Fall Online Courses | Houghton University

August 29 - October 23, 2022

* = Prerequisite Required
✐ = Early College/Dual Enrollment Courses

General Education/Liberal Arts

ID 200 Student Success Seminar – 1 Credit

Instructor: Cynthia Symons

Adult students learn and apply strategies for success in their return to college and lifelong learning. Major topics include setting academic, career and personal goals; stress management; time management; critical thinking and problem-solving; learning styles; and best practices. Also introduces students to Houghton University, our online platform, and program policies and procedures.

BIBL 101 Biblical Literature – 3 Credits ✐

Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon, basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics), and an outline of the history of Israel and of the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical and theological aspects of selected texts are explored. Prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. Faith Foundation: Bible. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

COMM 215 Interpersonal Communication – 3 Credits ✐

Principles and application of interpersonal skills in the context of friendships and families. Includes personal and relational awareness, person perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, relational development, and gender communication. Liberal Arts.

COMM 295 Visual Storytelling with Data – 3 Credits (16 weeks) ✐

Data visualization is the practice of communicating data in graphic forms. We’ll explore the basics of visual design to create visualizations that guide viewers toward understanding meaning and insight that data provides. Students will learn to evaluate the effectiveness of graphic designs, and think critically about design principles, such as color, composition, spatial ordering, and other ways of encoding data in visual form. Students will create their own data visualizations and learn to use software that supports data visualization goals. A background in visual arts, design, or media communications can be helpful but are not required.

DSCI 151 Data Science for Beginners – 3 Credits (16 weeks) ✐

Introduction to the discipline of data science including necessary skills, concepts, and data science processes used in practice. Moral and ethical issues in data science from a Christian perspective. Fulfills General Education Mathematics requirement. Liberal arts.

ENST 201 Environment and Society – 3 Credits ✐

Explores the dynamic relationships between humans and the natural environment with special emphasis on the unique ways that contemporary society influences these interactions. Will examine various causes and consequences of complex environmental challenges (including biodiversity loss, population growth, climate change and environmental justice) and will evaluate possible solutions from social, political, scientific and ethical perspectives. Fulfills part of General Education. Liberal Arts.

INCL 225 Intercultural Communication – 3 Credits ✐

Explores theory and practice of communicating interculturally. Recommended for those with an interest in international vocations or working with ethnic or cultural groups within the United States. Fulfills part of the General Education Changing
World requirement. Liberal Arts.

PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology – 3 Credits ✐

Scientific study of thinking, emotion and behavior. Surveys theories, issues and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology – 3 Credits ✐

Introduction to the sociological perspective and sociology program emphasis. Explore environment, development, social work and marriage–family topics and issues. Understand social and cultural influences on human action, relationship between our personal lifestyles and society, and how to address challenges facing communities. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

WRIT 101 Writing for the Liberal Arts – 3 Credits ✐

Theme-based seminar course in close reading, critical thinking and the process of engaged writing. Techniques of expression, analysis and response. Fulfills General Education WRIT 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

Business Undergrad

BADM 212 Principles of Management - 3 Credits

Familiarizes students with the knowledge, roles, responsibilities and skills required of new managers. Special attention given to managerial decision-making, problem-solving, information and human resources issues.

BADM/PSY 309 Statistics - 4 Credits (16 weeks)

Descriptive and inferential statistics: measures of central tendency and variability, discrete and continuous probability functions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi-squared and ANOVA. Liberal Arts.

*BADM 325 Project Management – 3 Credits

The primary premise of this course is that project management concepts are fundamental to most activities undertaken by organizations and individuals. Students learn the elements of initiating, planning scheduling, resource allocation, executing, controlling, and closeout for functional projects and other management initiatives. Team leadership and team dynamics are explored as essential elements of a successful project. Opportunities to apply technology to project management are addressed.

Prerequisite: BADM 210 or BADM 212 or permission

Criminal Justice

COMM 215 Interpersonal Communication - 3 Credits ✐

BADM/PSY 309 Statistics - 4 Credits (16 weeks)

Data Science

DSCI 151 Data Science for Beginners – 3 Credits (16 weeks) ✐

DSCI 295 A: Topics in Drone Operation and UAV Aeronautical Procedures ✐

In this course, students will learn Drone operations and aeronautical decision making, and procedures necessary for the operation of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Students will acquire ground training required for the successful completion of the FAA Part 107 certification written exam. This course offers a robust online curriculum designed for those with no drone or aviation experience.

DSCI 295 B: Topics in Cloud Connected Drone Operations, Computing and Analytics ✐

Instructor: Carmen McKell

In this course, students will be introduced to a specialized cloud for UAV operations with edge computing and built-in analytics. Using a rich, interactive online educational experience model called Mind Expanding Journey, students will learn about Command-and-Control capabilities for drone operations. Prerequisite: Course DSCI 295 A: Topics in Drone Operation and UAV aeronautical Procedures or FAA part 107 license.

Psychology

PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology – 3 Credits ✐

PSY 306 Psychology of Religion – 3 Credits

Study of religious and spiritual experience and behavior from a psychological perspective, including the integration of psychology and Christianity. Topics covered include conversion, faith, mysticism and spiritual development. Examines the origin and nature of religion according to thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Freud, Jung, Maslow, Tillich and Frankl. Liberal Arts.

BADM/PSY 309 Statistics - 4 Credits (16 weeks)

PSY 354 Brain and Behavior – 4 Credits (16 Weeks)

Relationship of brain, nervous system and physiology with behavior. Brain basis of sensation, emotion, aggression, learning, communication and mental disorders. Three hours of lecture, three hours of lab each week. This course has a lab fee. Liberal Arts.

*PSY 480 Senior Capstone – 3 Credits

Informed discussion of significant and contemporary concepts and issues. Includes development of an individual research or group project on some aspect of the discipline. Required of all senior majors. Liberal Arts.

Prerequisites: PSY 309, 310, 21 credits of psychology

October 24 - December 18, 2022

* = Prerequisite Required
✐ = Early College/Dual Enrollment Courses

General Education/Liberal Arts

ID 200 Student Success Seminar – 1 Credit

*BIBL 360 Science and Scripture – 3 Credits

Examination of the historical and current relationship between science and Scripture with a challenge of the "warfare" model that developed in the aftermath of the Darwinian controversy. A careful analysis is made of both science and Scripture. Attention given to four possible ways of relating: conflict, contract, contact and confirmation. Liberal Arts.

Prerequisite: BIBL 101

CRJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 Credits ✐

Instructor: Suzanne Beardsley

Survey of causes and consequences of crime and the social responses in the legal system: policing, the courts, the varieties of sentencing options and outcomes, and routes to restoration. Liberal Arts.

HUM 101 Enduring Questions: The Ancient and Medieval World- 3 Credits ✐

Instructor: Peter Meilaender

Chronological survey of literary, philosophical, and other texts in historical context from the earliest civilizations to 1450. Emphasis on the development of Western civilization with comparative attention to non-Western sources and contexts. Fulfills part of General Education Humanities requirement. Liberal
Arts.

MHS 223 History of Rock and Roll & Commercial Music in the U.S. - 3 Credits

An examination of the history of the commercial music industry in America from the start of the commercial music industry to the industry of today, including the musical influence of the commercial song. Beginning with the birth of American popular music in the U.S., explores the development of ragtime, blues, jazz, the crooners, American musical theater, country, Latin, rock and roll, rock, rap, and contemporary Christian music. Liberal Arts.

PHIL 202 Metaphysics, Morality and Mind - 3 Credits

Critical analysis of the contours of a world and life-view coupled with more detailed critical analysis of perennial and foundational issues in epistemology (the nature of truth and knowledge), metaphysics (the nature of reality: persons, the world and God) and ethics (the nature of goodness and the process of ethical decision-making with close attention to character—virtue and vice—and the foundations of morality). Liberal Arts.

SOC 395 Mass Incarceration, Restorative Justice, and the Church -3 Credits

This course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, skills and dispositions to think theologically about restorative justice and the crisis of mass incarceration in the United States. Specific focus will be on the holistic ministry of chaplains in the criminal justice system. Issues of crime, justice, and forgiveness will be examined in the overall work of chaplaincy leadership, equipping learners with the skills to bring transformation and positive impact to the criminal justice field. This course can count toward: Criminal Justice Major. Liberal Arts.

*THEL 209 Introduction to Christianity – 3 Credits ✐

Introductory survey of the main beliefs and practices that constitute the Christian tradition. Christianity is approached in a way that overcomes the traditional division between doctrine and practice. Explores the biblical, theological, historical, ethical and spiritually formative aspects of the Christian faith. Aims to help students develop a personal theology and life perspective informed by Christian faith and Christian spirituality. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite for all other THEL courses. IS–Faith Foundation: Theology. Fulfills General Education THEL 209 requirement.

Prerequisite: BIBL 101

Business Undergrad

BADM 201 Business Communications – 3 Credits ✐

A study of communication theory and principles as applied to business writing, oral communication and data reporting. Students will learn to prepare professional business presentations utilizing and coordinating these three major areas of business communication.

*BADM 475 Organizational Development – 3 Credits

Development of theory and innovative practice relevant to leadership and organizational change. Major topics include change processes within organizations; intervention strategies in organizations to improve effectiveness; studies of such interventions; the roles of change agents; and problems of self-awareness, responsibility, and the political consequences of organizational development theory and practice.

Prerequisite: BADM 212 or permission

COMM 330 Conflict Management – 3 Credits

Introduction to conflict management that balances coverage of major theories with practice in communication skills and conflict intervention techniques (e.g., assertiveness training, mediation, negotiation). Focus on experiential learning with heavy emphasis on written analysis that includes analytical journaling and analysis of scientific journal articles. Liberal Arts.

Criminal Justice

CRJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 Credits ✐

Instructor: Suzanne Beardsley

BADM/PSY 309 Statistics - 4 Credits (16 weeks)

PSY 335 Drugs and Behavior – 3 Credits

Principles of action of psychoactive drugs; their effects on body, mind and society; patterns and causes of their use and abuse; and prevention and treatment. Liberal Arts.

SOC 395 Mass Incarceration, Restorative Justice, and the Church -3 Credits

Data Science

DSCI 295 A: Topics in Drone Operation and UAV Aeronautical Procedures ✐

Instructor: Carmen McKell

DSCI 295 B: Topics in Cloud Connected Drone Operations, Computing and Analytics ✐

Instructor: Carmen McKell

Psychology

PSY 213 Developmental Psychology – 3 Credits ✐

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from conception through old age. Liberal Arts.

PSY 335 Drugs and Behavior – 3 Credits

Principles of action of psychoactive drugs; their effects on body, mind and society; patterns and causes of their use and abuse; and prevention and treatment. Liberal Arts.

PSY 350 Cultural Competencies for Practice - 3 Credits

Introduction to multicultural competencies needed for all helping professions (e.g., physicians, counselors, therapists, social workers, health care providers). Emphasis on understanding and communicating with clients/patients who do not come from
majority culture backgrounds. Liberal Arts.