Consortium Courses

Goal: To appreciate that the Earth and its living systems sustain humankind, and to understand how the agricultural and industrial activities of human societies modify biogeochemical cycles and transform natural ecosystems, often to the detriment of ourselves and other species. Content: An introduction to environmental sciences, an interdisciplinary field integrating concepts from ecology, chemistry, politics, and economics. The focus is on interactions between people and the environment, with specific topics including: human population growth; fuels and energy; pollution of air, water and soil; human alterations to global biogeochemistry, including global warming and acid rain; and responses of human societies to environmental issues. Laboratory exercises will take place in the lab and in the field.

An inquiry-based study of humans' relationship with the natural environment using literature review, case studies, and evidence-based decision making. Topics include principles of ecology, resource use, waste management, environmental problems, alternative energy sources, and stewardship. Laboratory included.

This course is designed to convey key principles of environmental science. Students will learn basic ecological principles, applying a systems perspective to understanding the consequences of human interactions with our natural environment. Discussions deal with contemporary environmental issues. Labs activities include applied activities of environmental concepts.

An introduction to law including: its foundations, torts, and topics relevant to business. Most of the course is spent studying modern contract law and its effect on business practice.

This course provides an overview of a firm’s investment and financing decisions from the perspective of the corporate manager - the time-value of money, sources and costs of short-term and long-term financing, financial analysis and interpretation, capital budgeting, and cost of capital determination are studied.

This course presents contemporary and historical topics in mathematics from problem solving, humanities, and business. Students will explore mathematical concepts by applying quantitative problem-solving methods to sets, cryptanalysis, number systems, geometry, art, probability, statistics, voting methods, fair division, economics, and finance topics in a real-world context.

This course presents contemporary and historical topics in mathematics from problem solving, humanities, and business. Students will explore mathematical concepts by applying quantitative problem-solving methods to sets, cryptanalysis, number systems, geometry, art, probability, statistics, voting methods, fair division, economics, and finance topics in a real-world context.

This is an introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics, approached through intuition, algebra, and problem solving. Understanding of central concepts and methods is stressed. Practical applications in the fields of social and physical sciences are studied. Real-world problems are solved through use of statistical computer packages such as SPSS, SAS, or MINITAB.

The course, material includes treatment and applications of, Polynomial functions, Rational functions, Exponential functions, Logarithmic functions, and, Trigonometric functions, including equations,, inequalities, systems, graphs, identities and, inverses. If time permits, additional topics may, include Complex numbers, Conics, Sequences and, Series, Binomial theorem, Induction, Matrices,, and Polar and Parametric equations.

Topics include: limits, continuity, differentiation, applications, definition of the integral, and fundamental theorem of integral calculus.

Topics include: applications of integration, differentiation, and integration of transcendental functions and methods of integration, L’Hopital’s rule, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, infinite series. Uses symbolic algebra software.

Calculus II is a study of transcendental functions, integration techniques, Taylor series approximations, calculus in polar coordinates, vectors, calculus of vector valued functions and applications of calculus.

Nutrition will take us through the stages of the life span understanding how nutrition directly impacts the body. You will learn current practices for basic nutrition in various disease conditions. You will be able to apply your knowledge in long term goals personally and professionally.

A course designed to educate students in the scientific and applied aspects of nutrition. Students gain scientific information that enhances their ability to apply these principles in any educational or community setting. They learn the importance of nutrition in its relationship to disease, different needs throughout the life cycle, and food safety implications. Finally, students are exposed to and are able to discuss current research as it relates to nutritional concepts.

The purpose of this course is to draw on a rich set of proposals concerning right action and good character that have been developed over two millennia and across various cultures in order to stimulate deliberation and mindful action. The course will emphasize comprehension of the right and the good through active deliberation about cases. It will also provide participants with the option to reflect on the right and the good in their personal experience with past or concurrent service or service learning activities.

Bioethics considers moral questions related to biology and medicine. Students will learn how to address complex dilemmas through the careful application of moral principles and through dialogue with contemporary scholarship in the field. Issues considered in the course include the testing and manipulation of genetic material, the patient-physician relationship, distribution of healthcare resources, end-of-life decision-making, patient confidentiality, and reproductive technologies, among others. Special consideration is given to the impact of new technologies that alter the structure, function, and/or lifespan of living things.

Examines ethical dilemmas of medical and nursing practice in light of Christian faith and Catholic teaching. The emphasis will be to understand the values, moral methodology and conclusions of Christian ethical reflection in order to prepare the student to apply this information to future situations.

Introduction to the processes, principles, and problems and applications of psychology. Topics include the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, personality, social psychology and psychopathology. 3 credits.

This course will look at the major theoretical perspectives on lifespan development as well as cultural

differences of expectations during specific stages of development. The focus will include physical,

social, psychological, cognitive and spiritual aspects from conception throughout the entire lifespan,

concluding with issues surrounding death and dying. This course will also address how various stages of

development affect relationships, the importance of understanding change and application of this new

understanding into our lives.

Survey of abnormal psychology, including such topics as clinical assessment, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, age-related problems, depression, sexual dysfunctions, psychotherapy, and related legal and ethical questions arising within clinical psychology.

A study of the development and characteristics of mental disorders such as anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, somatoform disorders, and mood disorders will be examined. Various treatment modalities will also be considered.

Focusing on adult development across the lifespan, this course explores changes in relationships, careers and leisure, cognition, memory, and personality in aging individuals. Topics include coping with the psychological changes of aging, developmental theories of change in adulthood, the impact of psychological changes on social functioning, and developmental changes in marriage and family relationships.

This course introduces students to the physiological, psychological and social impact of trauma. Students will learn how traumatic memories are processed, the role of dissociation and how trauma impacts cognition and physical health. The significant role of somatic therapies in recovery from trauma will be introduced.

An introduction to sociological inquiry including theory and methods, the American social class structure, socialization, gender, deviance, population, ethnic relations, collective behavior, marriage and family, and others. The student will learn how social forces influence behavior and shape the lives of individuals and the contribution of sociology to understanding society.

Principles of Sociology, studies the nature of social phenomena, fields, and methods of sociology and the social processes involved in the development of human society.