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FIN 330 Risk Management and Insurance Fall
A basic introduction to the fundamentals of life, property and casualty insurance, with emphasis on the various types of risks, contract analysis, and cost.
3 credit hours
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FIN 340 Financial Institutions and Markets Fall
This course provides a study of the major financial institutions and the role that major institutional investors serve in the current financial system. Topics include commercial banks, mutual funds, securities firms, insurance companies, and pension funds. Prerequisite: ECO 200 and FIN 300 .
3 credit hours
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FIN 410 Managerial Finance II Spring
This course serves as the second part of Managerial Finance I and is required of all economics and finance majors. Students use the decision-making tools acquired in FIN 300 to study corporate dividend policy, capital structure, share repurchases, stock splits, and security issues. A major portion of the course is a discussion on corporate mergers and acquisitions. Students will also be exposed to options and futures contracts and the various types of financial risk that can be hedged by using these derivative securities. Prerequisite: Completion of FIN 300 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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FIN 420 Derivative Securities Spring
This course serves as an introduction to the rapidly expanding derivatives market. Both hedging and speculating techniques are used to explore the use of options, future contracts, and swaps. Emphasis is placed on trade-off between risk and expected return and the advantage that derivative assets have over other, less risky assets. Prerequisite: Completion of FIN 300 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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FIN 430 Security Valuation Spring
This course provides an intensive study of security valuation methodologies, with emphasis on quantitative and qualitative evaluation through the utilization of financial statements. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct is applied in decision-making. Students will learn to independently value financial securities and provide security-specific recommendations to investors. Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in both FIN 320 and FIN 340 .
3 credit hours
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FIN 450 Finance Seminar Spring
This capstone course will provide students with an opportunity for intense study in current financial theory and unresolved issues of the current period. Prerequisite: Completion of FIN 300 , FIN 320 , FIN 340 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, and senior standing in the major.
3 credit hours
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FIN 490 Finance Internship I Fall/Spring
This course is supervised work experience at a business or government agency for students who have completed several major courses so that application of classroom learning can occur. Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of work during the semester. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty supervisor, provide a written deliverable, and participate in an end-of internship evaluation. Prerequisite: Completion of FIN 300 with a 2.0 or higher and approval of the student’s individual program. Grading will be pass/fail. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours each semester
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FIN 491 Finance Internship II Fall/Spring
This course is supervised work experience at a business or government agency for students who have completed several major courses so that application of classroom learning can occur. Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of work during the semester. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty supervisor, provide a written deliverable, and participate in an end-of internship evaluation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of FIN 490 and approval of the student’s individual program. Grading will be pass/fail. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours each semester
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French |
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FRN 101 French I Fall
Using cultural contexts, this course introduces students to the fundamental patters and skills of French. Students will begin to develop communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and sociocultural awareness. Prerequisite: No prior French, or placement test score of 0-100.
3 credit hours
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FRN 102 French II Fall/Spring
In this level, students will continue to develop their communicative competencies by learning to communicate beyond the present tense, participating in short conversations, and creating with the language. Topics will continue to focus on survival skills such as asking for/giving directions, making purchases, arranging transportation, ordering a meal, and sociocultural awareness. Prerequisite: FRN 101 with a grade of at least 2.0, or placement test score of 101-200.
3 credit hours
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FRN 201 French: Perceptions and Practice Fall
Before entering this course, students are expected to be able to participate in short conversations, transfer learned material to new situations/contexts, communicate about the present and past, write short compositions, and read short literary selections. Students will be introduced to more advanced structures, cultural and literary readings, and extensive exposure to spoken French to further their language skills. This class is conducted in French. Prerequisite: Placement examination score over 201.
3 credit hours
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FRN 202 French: Culture and Communication Spring
Before enrolling in this course, students are expected to be able to participate in short conversations, transfer learned material to new situations/contexts, communicate about the present and past, write short compositions, and read short literary selections. Students will be introduced to more advanced structures, cultural and literary readings, and extensive exposure to spoken French to further their language skills. This class is conducted in French. Prerequisite: Placement examination score over 201.
3 credit hours
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FRN 203 French for Business Fall
This course will introduce students to the specialized language of business in French, as well as business practices and behaviors in French-speaking cultures around the world. Students will work with contracts, invoices, and résumés, and will conduct role plays involving telephone calls and job interviews. Selected grammar topics will be reviewed as applicable. This class is conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRN 201 or permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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FRN 205 Intermediate French Conversation Spring
This is an intermediate-level course designed to help the student improve his or her oral communication skills in the French language. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of the necessary vocabulary and grammatical structures needed to function in a wide variety of everyday situations. This class is conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRN 201 or equivalent.
3 credit hours
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FRN 206 Reading Strategies in French Fall
This course is designed to develop strategies to improve the students’ reading skills so that they may read more advanced texts in French, including newspaper and magazine articles, poetry, and short stories. This class is conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent.
3 credit hours
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FRN 220 Culinary Culture of the French-Speaking World Spring
This course will examine the social, historical and geographical aspects of French food in order to define and interpret the role that food plays in the culture of France and other French-speaking countries. From Taillevent, the famed court chef who wrote one of the first recipe collections in medieval France, to Jacques Pepin, well-known chef and television personality, French chefs have transformed the act of eating into a cultural experience. Resources will include written texts, videos, recipes, and hands-on experience planning, preparing, and presenting a French meal, in conjunction with students from the York College Hospitality program. Taught in English, with an Applied French option.
3 credit hours
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FRN 221 World French Cultures and Identities Spring
This course will introduce students to the diverse cultures and identities of the Francophone world. In addition to examining the historical context of these countries’ connections to France, students will also explore the culture, societal structures and the challenges of the decolonized regions through literature, film and critical essays.
3 credit hours
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FRN 251 Applied French I Fall/Spring
This is a one-credit course to be taken in conjunction with a course taught in English in any program at York College. Students will meet one hour a week for discussion in French of a topic pertaining to the English-language course they have chosen to pair with Applied French. They will also translate a selected portion of a French-language article in the field of the English-language course, and will write a final paper in French summarizing key points studied in the English-language course. Prerequisite: FRN 202 . Corequisite: Any English language course offered at York College.
1 credit hour
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FRN 252 Applied French II Fall/Spring
This is a one-credit course to be taken in conjunction with a course taught in English in any program at York College. Students will meet one hour a week for discussion in French of a topic pertaining to the English-language course they have chosen to pair with Applied French. They will also translate a selected portion of a French-language article in the field of the English-language course, and will write a final paper in French summarizing key points studied in the English-language course. Prerequisite: FRN 251 . Corequisite: Any English language course offered at York College.
1 credit hour
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FRN 253 Applied French III Fall/Spring
This is a one-credit course to be taken in conjunction with a course taught in English in any program at York College. Students will meet one hour a week for discussion in French of a topic pertaining to the English-language course they have chosen to pair with Applied French. They will also translate a selected portion of a French-language article in the field of the English-language course, and will write a final paper in French summarizing key points studied in the English-language course. Prerequisite: FRN 252 . Corequisite: Any English language course offered at York College.
1 credit hour
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FRN 303 French Culture/Civilization Spring
This course is a survey of French civilization and culture. It begins with a chronological overview of the history of France from prehistoric times to the present. Also included are the French achievements in literature, the arts, and the sciences. The second part of the course deals with family life, education, economic life, government, and leisure. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent.
3 credit hours
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FRN 315 French Literature I
French Literature I is a survey of French writers from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. A variety of genres will be represented in the readings, including fiction, poetry and drama. Students will examine and discuss the cultural, historical and literary significance of these works, thereby improving their language skills and gaining insight into French Culture. All readings, discussions and assignments are in French. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent.
3 credit hours
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FRN 316 French Literature II
French Literature II is a survey of work of French and Francophone writers since 1800. A variety of genres will be represented in the readings, including fiction, poetry and drama. Students will examine and discuss the cultural, historical and literary significance of these works, thereby improving their language skills and gaining insight into French and Francophone culture. All readings, discussions and assignments are in French. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent
3 credit hours
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FRN 498 Independent Study in French
This course is an opportunity for students who want to improve and apply existing French linguistic and cultural knowledge through a well-defined research project in French and, optionally, a related field. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Meetings to discuss the project will be in French. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: FRN 202 Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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First Year Seminar |
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FYS 100 First-Year Seminar
This course helps prepare new students for the creative, interdisciplinary, and rigorous modes of inquiry that characterize a York College education. The First-Year Seminar is intended to create a sense of intellectual community for students and faculty, to emphasize attainment of key learning outcomes, to introduce students to college-level rigor and expectations, to encourage the academic growth of students, and to purposefully expose students to a variety of co-curricular experiences and resources available at York College. 3 hours lecture with 1 FYS common hour (FYS 102). Corequisite: FYS 102 FYS Common Hour.
3 credit hours
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FYS 101 First-Year Seminar (Graham Innovation Scholars)
This course helps prepare new students for the creative, interdisciplinary, and rigorous modes of inquiry that characterize a York College education. The First-Year Seminar is intended to create a sense of intellectual community for students and faculty, to emphasize attainment of key learning outcomes, to introduce students to college-level rigor and expectations, to encourage the academic growth of students, and to purposefully expose students to a variety of co-curricular experiences and resources available at York College. 3 hours lecture with 1 FYS common hour (FYS 102). Corequisite: FYS 102 FYS Common Hour.
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FYS 102 Common Hour
An introduction to essential college transition skills and campus information for all students enrolled in FYS 100. Possible topics include college study skills, scheduling time and tasks, wellness, money management, and attaining goals. Attendance at six designated sessions during the semester is required and reflected in a student’s course grade for FYS 100. Corequisite: FYS 100 First-Year Seminar
0 credit hours
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FYS 110 (EDU200) Education in Today’s Society Fall/Spring
This course helps prepare new students for the creative, interdisciplinary, and rigorous modes of inquiry that characterize a York College education. The First-Year Seminar is intended to create a sense of intellectual community for students and faculty, to emphasize attainment of key learning outcomes, to introduce students to college-level rigor and expectations, to encourage the academic growth of students, and to purposefully expose students to a variety of co-curricular experiences and resources available at York College. 3 hours lecture with 1 FYS common hour (FYS 102). Corequisite: FYS 102 FYS Common Hour.
3 credit hours
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Forensic Chemistry |
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FCM 210 Criminalistics Fall/Spring
This is the first course in the Forensic Science curriculum. It is designed as a scientific overview of several areas of forensic science. Some of the areas of study are history of criminalistics, legal aspects of evidence analysis, expert witnesses, ethics, fingerprinting, impression evidence, handwriting analysis, trace analysis, firearms, forensic serology and DNA analysis, fire debris analysis, explosives, drug analysis and toxicology. This course is cross-listed as CCJ 236 . 2 lecture hours. Corequisite: FCM 211 .
4 credit hours
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FCM 211 Criminalistics Lab Fall/Spring
This is the laboratory course which accompanies Criminalistics lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. This course is cross-listed as CCJ 237 . 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: FCM 210
0 credit hours
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FCM 362 Crime Scene Processing Fall/Spring
This hands-on course focuses on the proper methods of processing a crime scene to find the physical evidence, protect it, document it, package it, and transport it to the laboratory facility. Scene security, sketching, photography, evidence packaging, and fingerprint processing will be covered. Mock crime scenes will also be used as teaching aides. 2 lecture hours. This course is cross-listed as CCJ 362 . Prerequisite: CCJ 236 or FCM 210 with a grade of 2.0 or higher Corequisite: FCM 363
3 credit hours
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FCM 363 Crime Scene Processing Lab Fall/Spring
This is the laboratory course which accompanies Crime Scene Processing lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. This course is cross-listed as CCJ 363 . 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: FCM 362
0 credit hours
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FCM 392 Forensic Chemistry Fall
This course introduces students to new approaches to the analysis of evidence and the interpretation of data. Students will also have hands-on laboratory experience in the analysis of forensic chemical evidence. Quantitative and instrumental analytical chemistry will be utilized. Topics include trace chemistry (fibers, glass, paint, soil chemical analysis), drug chemistry and analysis, toxicology, fire debris analysis and explosive analysis, as well as QA/QC and legal issues. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: FCM 210 , CHM 236 , and CHM 237 . Corequisite: FCM 393 .
4 credit hours
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FCM 393 Forensic Chemistry Lab Fall
This is the laboratory course which accompanies Forensic Chemistry lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: FCM 392
0 credit hours
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FCM 394 Forensic Biology Fall
This course examines biological evidence found at crime scenes or related to criminal cases. Students will be exposed to topics such as biometrics (fingerprints, palm prints, iris scans), hair, serology, DNA, and wildlife forensics. Court presentation, professional practice and ethics, quality assurance and quality control will also be covered. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: FCM 210 , CHM 236 , and CHM 237 . Corequisite: FCM 395 .
4 credit hours
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FCM 395 Forensic Biology Lab Fall
This is the laboratory course which accompanies Forensic Biology lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: FCM 394
0 credit hours
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FCM 420 Advanced Topics in Forensic Chemistry Spring
This course expands the information learned in Forensic Chemistry to include advanced quantitative and instrumental analytical chemistry. Topics will include advanced drug analysis (designer drugs, etc), advanced data interpretation, forensic statistics, and testimony. Student-driven projects related to forensic chemistry will be explored. 1 credit Prerequisite: FCM 392
1 credit hour
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FCM 430 Advanced Topics in Forensic Biology Spring
This course expands on the topics covered in Forensic Biology and provides additional information in the field. Topics will include DNA interpretation and statistics, forensic entomology, botany, anthropology and odontology. Court presentation, professional practice and ethics, quality assurance and quality control will be discussed. 1 credit Prerequisite: FCM 394
1 credit hour
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FCM 480 Forensic Chemistry Independent Study
In this course, the student chooses an in-depth study in a specialized area of forensic chemistry. The study will apply existing research to gain insight into the area(s) studied and or contribute research or techniques to the field of forensic chemistry. Prerequisite: CCJ 236 or FCM 210 , CHM 236 , CHM 338 all with a grade of 2.0 or higher
3 credit hours
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FCM 481 Forensic Chemistry Independent Study Fall/Spring
This course represents in-depth study in a specialized area of forensic chemistry that the student chooses. This may involve novel research which contributes to the general knowledge of science or a review of topics which connects the existing knowledge in a new way. This course also allows the student to continue research beyond the independent study course that is an optional part of the Forensic Chemistry major. Faculty mentoring plays an integral role in the completion of this course as does the fostering of student responsibility for the learning and research processes. Prerequisite: CCJ 236 or FCM 210 , , , , completion of 60 credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA
1 to 3 credits
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FCM 490 Forensic Chemistry Internship
This off-campus internship is designed to give students an opportunity to expand and apply their classroom knowledge through workplace-gained experience in forensic chemistry. The site supervisor and faculty supervisor will develop the internship criteria and then evaluate the student’s performance. Prerequisite: CCJ 236 or FCM 210 , CHM 236 , CHM 338 .
3 credit hours
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Geography |
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G 100 World Regional Geography Fall/Spring
This course introduces you to the discipline of Geography and to a regional geographic approach to understanding our world. The class explores concepts and tools to understand the discipline as well as the relationship between humans and the natural environment. It is important to recognize that this course is not an empirical survey of place names and national statistics. Rather, this course is an exploration of several key issues shaping our world today. By understanding patterns and processes associated with major political and cultural regions of the world, you will have a more nuanced understanding of the world and your place in an increasingly global society.
3 credit hours
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G 151 Introduction to Physical Geography Fall/Spring
This course is to introduce students to the physical systems of the Earth, including patterns and processes in the atmosphere (air), hydrosphere (water), lithosphere (land/soil), and biosphere (life). Coupled relationships between physical environmental systems and human system are emphasized. Corequisite: G 152
3 credit hours
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G 152 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab Fall/Spring
Using the framework of the scientific method, students will complete weekly labs (2 hour 45 minutes) to reinforce lecture materials. Field trips are included. 1 two-hour and 45-minute lab. Corequisite: G 151 .
0 credit hours
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G 241 International Service Learning: Making a Difference in a Globalizing World
This course is the first in a two-part series that integrates academic perspectives on how to make a positive difference in a globalizing world with the experience of doing local and international service work. The objective of this semester is to understand contemporary perspectives on globalization, development, and social change in an international context. This course will prepare students to travel to an international destination. Permission of instructor required.
1 credit hour
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G 242 International Service Learning: Making a Difference in a Globalizing World
This course continues to integrate academic perspectives on how to make a positive difference in a globalizing world with the experience of doing local and international service work. The objectives of this semester are for students to think critically about their travel experiences and to analyze how individual or groups can make positive differences in an increasingly globalized world. Prerequisite: G 241 . Permission of the instructor required.
2 credit hours
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G 261 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Fall/Spring
This course describes and explains the principles of Geographic Information Systems. The course will provide an overall introduction about the specific characteristics of spatial data and how our earth is measured and mapped. It will then focus on how to input, store, analyze and display geographical data using GIS (Geographic Information Systems). Skills from this class have application in a variety of disciplines such as business, marketing, entrepreneurship, history, government, biology, criminal justice, public health and sustainability studies.
3 credit hours
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G 330 Migrants, Crossings and Voyages: Migration Past Present Fall
Migration has been a controversial issue historically, globally, and currently it is one of the major issues in locally, nationally and internationally; aspects of migration have been an important issue currently, debated by a variety of groups from politicians, lawyers, law enforcement officials to businessmen to name just the few. The goal of the course is for the students to examine and identify the global and national waves of migration. We will start with the history of migration on a global scale and focus on the migration to the U.S.A., and to Pennsylvania. Our main concern will be the treatment of the “Other” by the host society. In doing so, we shall discuss the 20th and 21st century migration legislation, and differentiate the “Other” by examining the keywords such as: a migrant, asylum seeker, a refugee etc. Finally, the students will design a questionnaire and conduct an interview with the international members of the community to exchange and understand perspectives on both sides of the equation, i.e. host and “Other”. Their final projects may be showcased to the campus community.
3 credit hours
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G 331 Urban Land Use & Sustainability Fall
This course examines how we understand and try to control human and environmental interactions, focusing on land use to protect humans and environmental quality over multiple generations. Special attention is given to urbanization and settlement, land use in metropolitan settings, and certain aspects of environmental management and sustainability. Selected applications, tools, and techniques are used in teaching this as an applied course.
3 credit hours
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G 332 Globalizing Economic World Spring
Analysis of world patterns of economic activity and their implications for the global economy. Emphasis is placed on natural resources, population, food supply, trading patterns, and manufacturing and commercial activities. Not open to freshmen.
3 credit hours
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G 336 Historical Geography of North America Spring
This course offers a broad introduction to the historical geography of the United States through analysis of distinctive elements of regional landscapes. Archival and contemporary photographs, cartographic representations, and many secondary sources are utilized to develop and extend themes presented in the course textbook. Upon completion of this course, students will have a deeper understanding of the issues involved in the analysis of place at a variety of spatial scales. Students will also have a better sense of the historical layering of landscapes you encounter on a daily basis.
3 credit hours
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G 348 Cultures and Environments Field Series Summer
This course is a field study of the human and physical geographies of a particular international destination (a specific destination will be chosen each year). Topics to be covered include: globalization, sustainable tourism, cultural, political and historical geographies, architecture, economic development, climate, landforms, topography, and environmental conservation. Permission of the instructor is required.
3 credit hours
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G 349 Cultures and Environments Field Series Summer
This course is a field study of the human and physical geographies of a particular international destination (a specific destination will be chosen each year). Topics to be covered include: globalization, sustainable tourism, cultural, political and historical geographies, architecture, economic development, climate, landforms, topography, and environmental conservation. Permission of the instructor is required.
3 credit hours
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G 352 Geographic Perspectives on Sustainability Fall
This course will examine issues of sustainability at a variety of scales (from local to global) relating to the geographies of resources and resource extraction, production, distribution, consumption, and the disposal of commodities. The class will focus on the relationships between humans and their environments and approach environmental problems by examing the demographic, cultural, and economic processes which have increased resource consumption and waste.
3 credit hours
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G 461 Advanced Geographic Information Systems Spring
This course expands upon skills and knowledge gained from introductory GIS by developing an understanding of additional tools and methods of analyzing spatial data. This course will introduce students to more complex techniques and a deeper theoretical understanding of geographic data management. Students will design, implement, and manage a semester-long project relevant to their field of study. Prerequisite: G 261 .
3 credit hours
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G 470-479 Selected Topics in Geography
Various advanced topics in the field of Geography. Prerequisite: G 100 .
3 credit hours
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G 481 Independent Study
A geography independent study offers students an opportunity to undertake a well-defined research project. While these students conduct their work under the guidance of a faculty member of their own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and G 100 or permission of the instructor.
1-3 credit hours
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G 482 Independent Study
A geography independent study offers students an opportunity to undertake a well-defined research project. While these students conduct their work under the guidance of a faculty member of their own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and G 100 or permission of the instructor.
1-3 credit hours
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G 491 Internship
A geography internship requires that students engage in supervised academic study through participation in an applied setting. The internship is designed to introduce students to the broad range of geography opportunities available in public or private agencies within the community. Department approval is required in advance. Pass/fail only. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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G 492 Internship
A geography internship requires that students engage in supervised academic study through participation in an applied setting. The internship is designed to introduce students to the broad range of geography opportunities available in public or private agencies within the community. Department approval is required in advance. Pass/fail only. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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German |
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GRM 101 German I Fall
This course is an introduction to the fundamental patterns and skills of the German language. Working within a cultural context, students will begin to acquire the five key communicative skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking, and sociocultural awareness. Prerequisite: Placement test score of 0-112.
3 credit hours
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GRM 102 German II Spring
This course builds on the foundations acquired in GRM 101 by strengthening students’ abilities to communicate with German speakers. Students will learn to communicate beyond the present tense, participate in short conversations, and learn what to say and why in a given cultural context. Topics will continue to focus on everyday survival skills. Prerequisite: GRM 101 with a grade of at least 2.0, or placement test score of 113-208.
3 credit hours
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GRM 201 German: Perceptions and Practice Fall
Working within cultural contexts, students will be introduced to more advanced language structures and will continue to strengthen their communicative abilities in German. Students will also discuss short cultural texts and compare different regions of Germany. Skills will be enhanced through writing, interactions with classmates, and extensive online activities. This class is conducted in German. Prerequisite: GRM 102 with a grade of at least 2.0, or placement test score of 209-281.
3 credit hours
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GRM 202 German: Culture and Communication Spring
Working within cultural contexts, students will be introduced to additional advanced language structures and will continue to build upon their communicative abilities in German. Students will discuss short cultural texts, news stories, and film clips, and compare different regions of the German-speaking world. Students’ language skills will be enhanced through writing, interactions with their classmates, and extensive online activities. This class is conducted in German. Prerequisite: GRM 102 with a grade of at least 2.0, or placement test score of 209-281.
3 credit hours
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GRM 203 German for Business
This course will introduce students to the specialized language of business in German, as well as business practices and behaviors in Germanic cultures. Students will work with contracts, business correspondence, and resumes, and will conduct role plays including telephone calls and job interviews. Selected grammar topics will be reviewed as applicable. Prerequisite: GRM 201 or permission of the instructor
3 credit hours
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GRM 205 Intermediate German Conversation
This course is exclusively designed to strengthen students’ listening comprehension and speaking skills in German. Through interaction as well as through individual and group presentations, these two most important and basic skills of language acquisition will be practiced and refined in the context of German cultural text and films. Prerequisite: GRM 202 .
3 credit hours
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GRM 206 Reading Strategies in German
This course focuses on strategies for developing skills needed to read “authentic” texts in German—including paper and online periodicals and short literary and cultural texts. Activities and assignments will be designed to facilitate comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and the oral and written exchange of ideas. In addition to reading texts assigned for the entire class, students will be asked to choose readings in a subject of interest to them in another field of study. Prerequisite: GRM 202 or equivalent.
3 credit hours
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GRM 220 Culinary Culture of the German-Speaking World Spring
In this course, students will study the role that food plays in the history, identity, and contemporary culture of diverse regions and populations of the German-speaking world. Activities will include exploration of written texts, videos, recipes, and hands-on experience researching, planning, and presenting a German meal, in conjunction with students from the York College Hospitality Management program. Taught in English.
3 credit hours
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GRM 221 Pennsylvania German Culture Spring
This course uses York, Pennsylvania, as a launching point to explore the history and impact of the Pennsylvania German culture found in York and the surrounding areas. Topics will include language, history, religion, cuisine, and art. Resources will include written material, songs, videos, and field trips. Taught in English, with an optional Applied German additional component.
3 credit hours
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GRM 251 Applied German I Fall/Spring
This is a one-credit course to be taken in conjunction with a course taught in English in any program at York College. Students will meet one hour a week for discussion in German of a topic pertaining to the English-language course they have chosen to pair with Applied German. They will also translate a selected portion of a German-language article in the field of the English-language course, and will write a final paper in German summarizing key points studied in the English-language course. Prerequisite: GRM 202 . Corequisite: Any York College course taught in English.
1 credit hour
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GRM 252 Applied German II Fall/Spring
This is a one-credit course to be taken in conjunction with a course taught in English in any program at York College. Students will meet one hour a week for discussion in German of a topic pertaining to the English-language course they have chosen to pair with Applied German. They will also translate a selected portion of a German-language article in the field of the English-language course, and will write a final paper in German summarizing key points studied in the English-language course. Prerequisite: GRM 251 . Corequisite: Any York College course taught in English.
1 credit hour
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GRM 253 Applied German III Fall/Spring
This is a one-credit course to be taken in conjunction with a course taught in English in any program at York College. Students will meet one hour a week for discussion in German of a topic pertaining to the English-language course they have chosen to pair with Applied German. They will also translate a selected portion of a German-language article in the field of the English-language course, and will write a final paper in German summarizing key points studied in the English-language course. Prerequisite: GRM 252 . Corequisite: Any York College course taught in English.
1 credit hour
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GRM 301 Advanced German I Fall alternate years
This course involves intensive readings, writing essays and reports, and making oral presentations in German about the culture of the German-speaking world. The class is conducted in German. Prerequisite: GRM 202 .
3 credit hours
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GRM 305 German Culture and Civilization
This course surveys and traces German civilization from its various tribal beginnings through the turbulent years of Particularism (German disunity), the disintegration of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation, the power-struggle between Prussia and Austria, to the establishment of a German nation in 1871, and explains the effects of two World Wars, the division of Germany and its final reunification in 1990. It is also an overview of today’s subdivision of German culture as it exists in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and introduces the student to the modern and contemporary lifestyles, family traditions, and political as well as economical peculiarities of these German-speaking countries. This course is conducted in German. Prerequisite: GRM 202
3 credit hours
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GRM 315 German Literature I
This course is a survey of selected representative works of German literature from the early Old High German period to the Age of Enlightenment. Prerequisite: GRM 202
3 credit hours
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GRM 316 German Literature II
German Literature II is a survey of selected representative works of German literature beginning with the Age of Romanticism and Classicism to the post-World War Two era. Prerequisite: GRM 202
3 credit hours
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GRM 498 Independent Study in German
This course is an opportunity for a student who wants to improve and apply existing German linguistic and cultural knowledge through a well-defined research project in German and, optionally, a related field. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Meetings to discuss the project will be in German. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: GRM 202 Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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GER 100 Perspectives on Aging Fall/Spring
Perspectives on Aging is a multidisciplinary course that provides a foundation for understanding the human experience of aging. This course will focus on the intersection of social, biological, and psychological aspects of aging as well as demographic trends and careers in aging. Perspectives with which different disciplines approach human aging and the implications of an aging society will be addressed. Students will learn about how concepts in aging can be applied in professional and personal venues.
3 credit hours
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GER 215 Social Aspects of Aging Fall/Spring
This course is designed to be an introduction to the sociology of aging. A primary goal of the course is to sensitize students to the special issues of late life. It will include consideration of financial, legal, emotional, social contact and family factors. We will discuss various theoretical frameworks and current methodological issues in the field of gerontology, as well as controversies which exist regarding age-related issues. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or PSY 100
3 credit hours
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GER 312 Psychological Aspects of Aging Fall/Spring
This course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of major topics and theories relevant to the cognitive, emotional, and developmental topics in aging. Students will investigate health behaviors, sensation and perception, cognitive abilities, personality, social interactions, motivation and emotion, psychological disorders, end-of-life issues, and successful aging. The course will also focus on the methods used to conduct research with an aging population. Satisfies Psychology minor requirements but not Psychology major requirements or Psychology major electives. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or instructor permission.
3 credit hours
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GER 320 Working with Older Adults Fall/Spring
This course will focus on the skills needed to work successfully with older persons. It will emphasize knowing the client, knowing the available support systems, and helping with the decision-making process to encourage independence and adequate care. Prerequisite: GER 100 or GER 215 or GER 312 or permission of the Instructor
3 credit hours
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GER 330 Death, Dying, and Bereavement Fall/Spring
This course offers a broad overview of the psychological aspects and individual and societal attitudes of death and dying in our society. Topics include attitudes toward and preparation for death; the understanding of and care for terminally ill patients; funeral rituals; burial, mourning, and grief practices; grief counseling; suicide and euthanasia. Readings and classroom activities will be supplemented by students’ self-exploration and writing on feelings, attitudes, and beliefs about death.
3 credit hours
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GER 390 Selected Topics in Gerontology Spring
A study of a specific topic of interest to gerontologists, including, but not limited to public policy, controversial issues, abuse issues, and group work with the elderly.
3 credit hours
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GER 391 Selected Topics in Gerontology Fall
A study of a specific topic of interest to gerontologists, including, but not limited to public policy, controversial issues, abuse issues, and group work with the elderly.
3 credit hours
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GER 392 Selected Topics in Gerontology Spring
A study of a specific topic of interest to gerontologists, including, but not limited to public policy, controversial issues, abuse issues, and group work with the elderly.
3 credit hours
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GER 410 Health in the Later Years Spring
A survey of the known physiological changes of the aging process and their psychological consequences. Present research in cellular, immunological, perceptual, and neurological changes will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or SOC 100 or permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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GER 491 Validation Method: Part I Fall
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the Validation Method. This is an experiential course in which students will be exposed to foundational materials through readings and lectures. They will then practice principles of the Validation Method weekly with older adults (who reside on a memory support unit in a retirement community) who are in the first two phases of dementia. Those who pass the class with a grade of 75 or better will receive a certificate of completion for Phases I and II. Ger491 Validation Method: Part I is a prerequisite for GER 492 Validation Method: Part II. Students who successfully complete both GER 491 and GER 492 will be eligible to become Certified Validation Workers as recognized by Validation Training Institute. Prerequisite: GER 312 .
3 credit hours
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GER 492 Validation Method: Part II Spring
This course is designed to build on knowledge and skills gained in GER 491. Validation Method II is an experiential course in which students will apply foundational materials through readings and lectures. They will practice principles of the Validation Method with residents of senior care facilities with a focus on working with individuals who are in the last two phases of dementia. Students who complete GER 492 with a grade of 75 or better and pass the written and practical portions of the Validation Worker exam with at least 75% will become Certified Validation Workers as recognized by Validation Training Institute. Prerequisite: GER 491
3 credit hours
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GER 498 Gerontology Independent Study
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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GER 499 Gerontology Independent Study
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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BHA 310 Public Health Administration
This course offers an overview of the scope and history of health administration, as well as core issues in public health. The course includes key public health concepts and terms. Students will explore determinants to public health and their effects on human populations. Healthy People Initiatives will be reviewed and the impact of policy on health disparities in urban communities is discussed.
3 credit hours
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BHA 400 Healthcare Insurance Reimbursement
This course offers advanced knowledge of health insurance products and managed care approaches to the financing and delivery of healthcare services. Students explore reimbursement and payment methodologies. Concepts in insurance, third-party and prospective payments, and managed care organizations are discussed.
3 credit hours
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BHA 410 Managerial Epidemiology
This course is designed to provide an overview of epidemiological principles and tools applicable to decision making in healthcare. Students will apply principles and tools of epidemiology in the study of healthcare management, with a focus on quality and planning. The goals of the course are to explore the use of epidemiological tools to design effective healthcare programs, manage healthcare resources efficiently, plan strategically for healthcare services, and strengthen healthcare decision-making. Prerequisite: MAT 120 , MAT 171 , or BEH 260
3 credit hours
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BHA 414 Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Professionals in healthcare fields may be called upon to supervise or interact with people who engage in research or systematically use the results of research to improve patient outcomes. They therefore need to understand the basics of the research method in the biomedical sciences, understand the importance of this research for the larger society, be able to identify the basic elements of technical biomedical writing, give an account of how research results may reasonably differ, and talk in layman’s terms about this research. Students learn and practice these skills in this course. This course has no prerequisites, and all background information and skills specific to the assignments will be taught during the course. Prerequisite: BEH 260 or MAT 250 or statistics course approved by instructor.
3 credit hours
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BHA 415 Administration of Healthcare Systems
This course offers an analysis of administrative structures and inter-organization arrangements among hospital and other health care organization. The course offers a foundation in general management and economic principles related to hospital administration. Students will review policy required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and the Department of Health (DOH), in managing hospitals, long term care organizations, and public health organizations.
3 credit hours
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BHA 440 Healthcare Administration Capstone
The culmination of Healthcare Administration coursework sets the groundwork for this capstone course. The course requires students to broaden their knowledge by synthesizing program content to healthcare decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence based management practices to achieve high quality, patient satisfaction, and fiscally sound operations. This course serves as an important bridge between the classroom and the world of professional practice.
3 credit hours
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EPS 101 Foundations of Exercise and Human Performance Fall
This course introduces students to the exercise and human performance discipline. Focus is on basic foundations of exercise and performance science as well as ethics, professional development, certification and career planning
2 credit hours
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EPS 201 Exercise Physiology Fall
This course addresses how the body responds and adapts in function and structure to acute exercise stress and chronic physical activity. Aspects of chemistry, biology, and physics are integrated to explain biological events and their sites of occurrence in the human body as they affect exercise and training. Prerequisite: BIO 150 and BIO 151 . Corequisite: EPS 202
4 credit hours
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EPS 202 Exercise Physiology Lab Fall
This course is the laboratory component of EPS 201 Exercise Physiology 3 laboratory hours Corequisite: EPS 201
0 credit hours
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EPS 203 Essentials of Strength and Conditioning Fall
Introduction of the concepts and applications of the exercise sciences. Students will learn foundational principles as related to structure and function of various biological systems, bioenergetics, endocrine responses, biomechanics, and adaptations to anaerobic and aerobic training programs. Foundational concepts of testing and evaluation of human performance, exercise techniques, program design, application of exercise prescriptions principles, age and sex related differences, psychology, performance-enhancing substances and nutritional factors as they apply to health and performance will also be addressed. Prerequisite: EPS 101 . Corequisite: EPS 204 .
4 credit hours
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