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OUT 180C - Beginner Horsemanship
Credits: 1
This course is designed for students with little or no riding experience. Students will learn the fundamental skills and enjoyment of riding and caring for a horse. Emphasis will be on learning how to care for a horse, tack a horse, and basic riding skills. Students will learn how to walk, trot, and maneuver small obstacles. Students will work toward a Level 1 Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) certificate. The class is held off campus at Victory Acres riding arena.
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OUT 180D - Upper Level Horsemanship
Credits: 1
Progression beyond Beginner Horsemanship. Students will begin canter work and progress through more advanced horsemanship skills. Students will learn how to utilize natural and artificial aids, and the art of circles, serpentines, and pattern work. Students will continue to progress through CHA Level 2, 3, and 4.
Prerequisites: Students must know how to walk, trot, canter, and saddle a horse. The class is held off campus at Victory Acres riding arena.
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OUT 180E - Intro to Backpacking
Credits: 1
This course is designed for students with little or no backpacking experience. Students will learn the fundamentals of multi-day wilderness travel and low impact camping techniques. Students will spend a weekend out in a remote backcountry setting. The weekend trip allows students to apply the skills they’ve learned in the classroom to a wilderness environment. The course is designed to help students develop camping skills, form an appreciation of wilderness and nature, and gain an understanding of “Leave No Trace” techniques, outdoor equipment, and basic orienteering. Students should be able to walk 3 miles/day and carry a backpack over uneven terrain.
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OUT 180F - Fly Fishing Fundamentals
Credits: 1
No experience is needed for this introduction to fly fishing course. Learn everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Emphasis is placed on proper casting and landing techniques, reading water, and recognizing fly patterns. Students will participate in several on-campus afternoon classes and two full days in the field.
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OUT 180G - Stand Up Paddleboarding
Credits: 1
This one-credit course is for students with little or no paddleboard experience. Students will learn the fundamental skills and enjoyment of one of the newest and most popular water sports in America. Offered Fall Term.
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OUT 180H - Hiking
Credits: 1
This course is designed for students with little or no hiking experience. Students will learn the fundamentals and enjoyment of hiking on trails surrounding their area of residence. The course is taught in a way that allows students to gain an appreciation of hiking, ecology of the local landscape, and physical activity in general, as a healthy and viable lifetime recreational activity. The course is offered online through Canvas and requires students to submit five hiking description assignments throughout the term.
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OUT 180I - Indoor Rock Climbing
Credits: 1
This one credit course is designed for students with little or no climbing experience. Students will learn the fundamentals and enjoyment of climbing on the gym wall in Quinn Coliseum. The course covers basic climbing skills including knot tying, belaying, rappelling, top rope anchor systems, and safety procedures in an indoor climbing gym. Offered Fall & Winter Terms.
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OUT 180J - Basic Mountaineering
Credits: 1
This one-credit course is designed for those new to the sport of mountaineering and wanting the skills and knowledge necessary to climb safely in an alpine environment. Students must be in good physical condition and able to climb over 2,000 vertical feet and hike for miles in adverse conditions and carrying a pack. This course emphasizes learning proper climbing techniques such as belaying, rappelling, establishing anchors and protection, proper crampon and ice axe use, and self arrest procedures. Students will learn about avalanche hazard and safety, orienteering, snow travel, and group management. Offered Spring Term.
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OUT 180K - Beginning Kayaking
Credits: 1
This is a great opportunity for students to learn the basics of kayak paddling, safety, and perfecting the kayak roll. These skills are necessary for moving to the next level and getting you in whitewater on local rivers. A total of five sessions will be held over the term at Veteran’s Memorial Pool.
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OUT 180L - Rock Climbing Fundamentals
Credits: 1
This course is designed for students who have little or no experience rock climbing. Eastern Oregon is a rock climbers paradise. The focus of this course is on developing solid sport climbing skills and introducing lead climbing techniques. An emphasis placed on belay, rappel, and anchor systems. This course involves one on-campus class and a weekend field session. Course can be taken twice for credit.
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OUT 180LS - Land Stewardship and Conservation
Credits: 1
This course is an opportunity for students to engage and be a meaningful change agent in helping improve, maintain, and restore public lands and parks across our region. Through involvement in local stewardship projects, students gain valuable insights into conservation efforts, volunteerism, and service-learning. This course involves participating in field work off-campus that may require moderate physical activity and use of hand tools. Fall and Spring Terms.
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OUT 180M - Lead Rock Climbing
Credits: 1
Designed for students with some climbing experience. The focus of this course is developing solid sport climbing skills and introducing lead climbing techniques. Emphasis is on lead climbing, anchor placement, and rappelling safety.
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OUT 180MS - Mindfulness for Stress Relief
Credits: 1
Students will learn the philosophy and evidence of mind-body medicine and how to apply it in their lives. They will be experientially introduced to various mindfulness practices with an emphasis on what it means to be fully engaged in the present moment. Recommended for all levels looking to calm the mind and connect to the body.
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OUT 180N - Beginning Skiing
Credits: 1
In this course you will learn how to turn and how to effectively control your speed using turns and the slope you are on. Learn how to increase your speed without loss of control and confidence. Ride the lift and dabble in intermediate terrain. Offered Winter Term.
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OUT 180P - Advanced Skiing
Credits: 1
This course is for those who can ski on intermediate slopes and ski them with style and confidence. As an advanced skier you want to tackle steep groomed runs and venture off groomed runs. Look to refine the parallel turn and progress to steeper terrain. Improve your steering skills so you can make shorter or smaller radius turns which will enable you to tackle more varied terrain. Continue to develop your short turn, learn to go fast with confidence, and look at the tactics involved with skiing off piste and on the black (most difficult) slopes. Offered Winter Term.
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OUT 180Q - Beginning Snowboarding
Credits: 1
These lessons are all about putting the fun in your fundamentals. Learn about your equipment, how to stop and get up from a fall, and make different sizes and types of turns. Developing confidence with rhythm and speed will be a major lesson component. Ride the lift and dabble in intermediate terrain. Offered Winter Term.
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OUT 180R - Advanced Snowboarding
Credits: 1
This course is for those who can ride proficiently on intermediate slopes. As an advanced snowboarder you want to tackle steep groomed runs and venture off groomed runs. Look to improve your steering skills so you can make shorter or smaller radius turns which will enable you to tackle more varied terrain. Continue to develop your short turn, learn to go fast with confidence, and look at the tactics involved in snowboarding off-piste and on the black (most difficult) slopes. Offered Winter Term.
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OUT 180T - Winter Camping/Backcountry Travel
Credits: 1
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to camp and travel safely in a winter environment. Students will build their own snow shelters and sleep in them overnight. The weekend in the field will take place near Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort. An emphasis will be placed on proper clothing, equipment, and techniques needed for traveling and camping safely in snow. Students will travel using snow shoes or cross-country skis and carry camping gear in a backpack less than one mile from the trailhead. Be ready for an adventure! Winter camping is actually pretty fun! Offered Winter Term.
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OUT 180U - Whitewater Rafting
Credits: 1
This course introduces students to the sport of multi-day whitewater rafting. An emphasis is placed on learning the techniques of navigating a raft safely through whitewater and the logistics of planning a multi-day rafting trip on a remote river. Students will get to experience a two-day trip on the Wallowa and Grande Ronde rivers. The scenery on this 45-mile run is characterized by basalt terraces and open forests that provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Sightings of elk, deer, and even the occasional bear are common. This section of river is designated Wild and Scenic and a long stretch of the trip is through roadless wildlands. Offered Spring Term.
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OUT 180V - Mountain Biking
Credits: 1
This course is for those just getting into mountain biking or wanting more experience on local trails. The main objectives of this course is to get students familiar with the bike and the equipment used in the sport, and expose students to the many fantastic trails and single track riding opportunities that surround La Grande. Students should be able to ride a bike and peddle uphill for several miles. Mountain bikes will be provided for those that do not have their own ride. Spring term
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OUT 180W - Yoga for Stress Relief
Credits: 1
This class combines flowing vinyasa and restorative yoga styles to offer a well-rounded approach to relieving stress. In addition to mindful movement, students will also learn a variety of breathing techniques, meditations, and mindfulness tools to support personal well-being.
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OUT 180WP - Wild Plant Foraging
Credits: 1
Designed for students with little or no foraging experience. Students will learn the fundamentals and enjoyment of foraging and gaining familiarity with the natural settings surrounding EOU. The course will focus on plant identification, physiological/health advantages of eating wild plants, maintaining an active lifestyle, ethical gathering and culinary considerations, Native American cultural and ceremonial perspectives, and ecological understanding. This class will involve off-campus field sessions and moderate walking activity.
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OUT 180X - Restorative Yoga
Credits: 1
This class works with supported poses, pranayama and meditation/mindfulness for stress reduction and inner stillness. Using yoga props (blankets, straps, etc.) to ease you into yoga postures. These restorative poses are great for relaxing the mind and body and recharging the immune system. All levels welcome.
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OUT 194 - Intro to Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness
Credits: 2
This class will introduce students to the philosophy, principles, and practices of teaching yoga and mindfulness.
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OUT 201 - Intro to Outdoor Recreation Management
Credits: 3
This course will introduce students to the philosophy, principles, and practices underlying outdoor recreation management by examining agency land management and program administration.
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OUT 220 - Avalanche Fundamentals: Processes and Leadership
Credits: 2
Designed for students with an interest in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to travel and lead groups safely through avalanche prone terrain. An emphasis is placed on hazard evaluation and mitigation, snow morphology and structural characteristics, terrain management-including route selection and travel techniques, meteorological factors, techniques, forecasting, and group management and leadership considerations.
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OUT 221 - Wilderness Survival
Credits: 3
This course is designed to equip students with an understanding of basic backcountry safety and survival skills, including trip planning considerations, equipment selection, outdoor travel and survival skills, encounters with wild animals, and what to do if lost.
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OUT 352 - Wilderness First Responder
Credits: 3
This 80-hour national certification course is designed to introduce students to emergency medicine and provide the knowledge and skills necessary to administer emergency and medical care in non-urban environments. This course basic anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of injuries, appropriate short-term to multi-day patient care and evacuation considerations. Students who complete and pass the class will receive their Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certifications through Wilderness Medical Associates.
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OUT 360 - Rewilding - Nature and Health
Credits: 3
Rewilding is a form of remembering - a connection with our most essential nature and instinctual selves. Through lectures, readings and scenario training, students in this course begin to embrace courage, creativity, and self-empowerment. A strong emphasis is placed on nature entrainment and its overall impact on physical, mental, and emotional health.
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OUT 385 - Recreation Management and Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
This course will examine current best management and operational techniques and strategies for recreational professionals to utilize in the public, private, and non-profit recreation industry. Emphasis is placed on identifying and understanding key commercial and entrepreneurial concepts vital to strategic planning and organizational success. A key component of this course in for students to develop a feasibility study for a municipal recreation business. Additional topics include economic, financial, marketing, and operational management of commercial and public recreation organization or business, along with critical analysis of government policies and regulations that affect recreational opportunities.
Prerequisites: OUT 201 .
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OUT 409 - Internship in Outdoor Recreation and Leadership
Credits: 3
Under the supervision of a faculty mentor and/or outdoor professional, students will assist and lead in the planning, execution, and evaluation of an outdoor wilderness/adventure trip.
Prerequisites: OUT 201 , Senior status. Students must contact the instructor for approval.
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OUT 415 - Outdoor Leadership
Credits: 3
This course explores both the art and science of outdoor leadership. Students will learn core competencies of effective leadership with emphasis placed on theoretical concepts and technical skills, including leadership styles, decision making, problem solving, risk management, organization, and instruction. The course is focused on managing and educating diverse populations in backcountry settings.
Prerequisites: OUT 201 .
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OUT 422 - Expedition Planning and Leadership
Credits: 3
This course offers a strong foundation in theoretical concepts and core competencies related to managing and guiding small groups on extended backcountry expeditions. Course content equips students with the interdisciplinary skills required to grasp and develop new concepts, technologies, methods, and trends in adventure programming an expedition planning. Topics include leadership roles and responsibilities, risk management protocols, expedition food preparation, equipment selection and care, group leadership techniques, guiding strategies, route selection and execution, emergency preparedness, and environmental impact best practices. This course prepares students for the field based OUT 430 Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Training (Capstone) course.
Prerequisites: OUT 201 .
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OUT 430 - Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Training (Capstone)
Credits: 6
This course is the final field practicum and capstone experience of the Outdoor Recreation Programming degree concentration. The extended outdoor field-course environment provides an ideal opportunity for the development and application of leadership skills through an intensive and extensive experiential progression where each student observes and applies leadership techniques and expedition execution. Students are empowered to become great expedition leaders through real-world application of theoretical concepts presented in OUT 415 and OUT 422 in combination with hands-on technical skills developed and applied in a wilderness setting and on a Class III whitewater river trip. Course content equips students with the interdisciplinary skills required to effectively and safely plan and implement an extended wilderness expedition on land and water. Topics include leadership roles and responsibilities, risk management protocols, expedition logistics, equipment selection and maintenance, small group leadership techniques, guiding strategies, route selection and execution, emergency preparedness, and minimum impact environmental practices.
Prerequisites: OUT 201, OUT 415 and OUT 422
Course Attributes: C
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OUT 499 - Summer Outdoor Recreation Internship
Credits: 1-15
This paid or voluntary supervised professional experience provides a continuous and structured summer internship opportunity to apply principles and skills developed in the classroom to the solution of practical problems in an outdoor recreation industry setting.
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PES 180 - Activity Courses
Credits: 0,1
Development of skill and proficiency in physical education. Aquatics: Lifesaving. Individual activities: Aerobic dance, archery, badminton, bowling, cross country skiing, circuit weight training, golf, power lifting, and sport conditioning, cycling, fencing, cross training. Team sports: Basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball.
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PES 180C - Advanced Sports Conditioning
Credits: 1
Development of skill and proficiency in physical education.
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PES 180T - Army Physical Fitness Training
Credits: 1
Development of skill and proficiency in physical education.
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PES 180W - Weight Training for Women
Credits: 1
Development of skill and proficiency in physical education.
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PES 180X - Weight Training
Credits: 1
Development of skill and proficiency in physical education.
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PES 199 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
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PES 200I - Intact Courses
Credits: 1
Course Attributes: INTA
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PES 201 - Intercollegiate Athletics
Credits: 1
Intercollegiate athletic activities. Participation on a varsity, or club sport team providing programs for the highly skilled. Up to twelve hours may apply as elective credits toward graduation.
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PES 209 - Practicum
Credits: 1-6
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PES 270 - History, Philosophy and Ethics of Sport
Credits: 3
Consideration of the historical, philosophical, and ethical foundations of physical education and health. Exploration of contemporary values, issues, and controversies concerning sport and wellness.
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PES 294 - Teaching Team Sports
Credits: 3
Study and application of pedagogy for team sports. Fundamental skills, appreciation, knowledge of rules, and instructional strategy are emphasized for soccer, track & field, baseball/softball, football, rugby, volleyball, and basketball.
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PES 359 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury
Credits: 3
Study and practice in taping, treatment of strains, sprains, contusions, and change wounds. Study of the importance of conditioning of the athlete. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
Prerequisites: EXS 321 . Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 364 - Scientific Basis of Coaching Youth Sports
Credits: 3
Course provides a general understanding of Exercise Physiology, Sport Pedagogy, Sport Psychology, and Sport Medicine for individuals who wish to coach in school or youth sport settings. The course is designed to provide certification through the American Sport Education Program. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 365 - Football Coach & Off
Credits: 3
Study and analysis of playing rules, fundamentals, techniques and materials for coaching and officiating football. Demonstrations and practice procedures are included. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 366 - Basketball Coach & Off
Credits: 3
Study and analysis of playing rules, fundamentals, techniques and materials for coaching and officiating basketball. Demonstrations and practice procedures are included. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 367 - Baseball Coach & Off
Credits: 3
Study and analysis of playing rules, fundamentals, techniques and materials for coaching and officiating baseball. Demonstrations and practice procedures are included. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 368 - Track/Field Coach & Off
Credits: 3
Study and analysis of fundamentals, techniques and materials in coaching track and field and cross country activity. Demonstrations and practice procedures are included. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 369 - Wrestling Coach & Off
Credits: 3
Study and analysis of fundamentals, techniques and materials in coaching and officiating wrestling. Emphasis on administration, organizations and officiating meets. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 370 - Volleyball Coach & Off
Credits: 3
The analysis and development of fundamental skills and techniques for coaching power volleyball. Students learning to plan practices, prepare for matches, and understand the duties of the volleyball coach. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 371 - Soccer Coach & Off
Credits: 3
The course will study and analyze the playing rules, fundamentals, techniques and materials for coaching and officiating soccer. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 372 - Tennis Coach & Off
Credits: 3
Study and analysis of playing rules, fundamentals, techniques and material for coaching a tennis team. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 373 - Golf Coach & Off
Credits: 3
Study and analysis of playing rules, fundamentals, techniques and materials for coaching a golf team. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 394 - Teach Games/Dance/Gymnastics
Credits: 3
Study and application of pedagogy for games, dance and gymnastics. Fundamental skills, appreciation, knowledge of rules, and instructional strategy are emphasized for cricket, netball, speedball, team handball, and many games appropriate for elementary school. Topics also include self-defense, gymnastics, group exercise, and dance.
Prerequisites: PES 294 . Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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PES 407 - Seminar
Credits: 1-6
Must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PES 409 - Practicum
Credits: 1-6
Consent of instructor. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PES 410 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
Must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PES 470 - Sport Management
Credits: 3
Principles and procedures in development, organization, administration and supervision of physical education, health and athletic programs. Emphasis on facilities use and construction, program supervision and legal liability. Must have senior standing.
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PES 494 - Teaching Individual Lifetime Sports
Credits: 3
Study and application of pedagogy for individual sports. Fundamental skills, appreciation, knowledge of rules, and instructional strategy are emphasized for badminton, skiing, swimming, rock climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, orienteering, bicycling, tennis, archery, golf and bowling.
Prerequisites: PES 394 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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PES 507 - Seminar
Credits: 1-6
Must have graduate standing to register for this course.
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PHIL 101 - Self, World & God*AEH
Credits: 5
The quest for understanding ourselves, the world, and our possible relation to the divine is as old as philosophy itself. This course will introduce classic questions about the nature of mind and body, free will, and life after death. Of particular importance will be the nature and applicability of human know-ledge to these sorts of questions. The course requires the ability to read, write and think about difficult and important questions, but no special training or background.
General Education Core: Aesthetics & Humanities
Course Attributes: AEH,CRIT,INQ,UWR
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PHIL 102 - Ethics, Politics & Law*AEH
Credits: 5
The problem of how we ought to live our lives is as old as philosophy itself. We will begin with an investigation of theories of ethics (or morality). We will also explore the question of political legitimacy. Finally we will look at the nature of law, with particular emphasis on philosophical questions concerning the U. S. Constitution. PHIL 101 is not a prerequisite.
General Education Core: Aesthetics & Humanities
Course Attributes: AEH,CRIT,DPD,INQ,UWR
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PHIL 103 - Critical Thinking*GTW
Credits: 5
An introduction to critical thinking and argument analysis. The primary goal of this course is to develop a technique for the evaluation of practical arguments in the real world.
General Education Core: Gateway
Course Attributes: CRIT,GTW,INQ,UWR
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PHIL 110 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
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PHIL 210 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
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PHIL 320 - Philosophy of Religion*AEH
Credits: 5
An introduction to some of the main problems, theories, and arguments in the philosophy of religion. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
General Education Core: Aesthetics & Humanities
Course Attributes: AEH,CRIT,UWR
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PHYS 110 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
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PHYS 201 - General Physics w/Lab*SMI
Credits: 4
An introductory college physics sequence for those whose majors are not in the physical sciences or engineering, which includes the principles of mechanics, waves, sound, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and quantum theory.
Prerequisites: MATH 111 , MATH 112 , or equivalent.
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI
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PHYS 201L - Physics Lab
Credits: 0
Prerequisites: Must be taken concurrently with PHYS 201 .
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PHYS 202 - General Physics w/Lab*SMI
Credits: 4
An introductory college physics sequence for those whose majors are not in the physical sciences or engineering, which includes the principles of mechanics, waves, sound, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and quantum theory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 201 or equivalent and MATH 111 , MATH 112 , or equivalent.
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI
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PHYS 202L - Physics Lab
Credits: 0
Must be taken concurrently with PHYS 202 .
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PHYS 203 - General Physics w/Lab*SMI
Credits: 4
An introductory college physics sequence for those whose majors are not in the physical sciences or engineering, which includes the principles of mechanics, waves, sound, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and quantum theory.
Prerequisites: MATH 111 , MATH 112 , or equivalent and PHYS 202 or equivalent.
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI
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PHYS 203L - Physics Lab
Credits: 0
Must be taken concurrently with PHYS 203 .
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PHYS 210 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
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PHYS 221 - Gen Physics & Calc w/Lab*SMI
Credits: 5
A comprehensive introductory survey course intended primarily for students in the sciences and pre-engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and optics. Elementary calculus is used.
Prerequisites: MATH 112 .
Corequisite(s): MATH 251 and PHYS 221L .
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI,UWR
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PHYS 221L - Gen Physics Lab
Credits: 0
Required laboratory portion of PHYS 221 .
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PHYS 222 - Gen Physics & Calc w/Lab*SMI
Credits: 5
A comprehensive introductory survey course intended primarily for students in the sciences and pre-engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism and optics. Elementary calculus in used.
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 .
Corequisite(s): PHYS 222L .
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI
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PHYS 222L - Gen Physics Lab
Credits: 0
Required laboratory portion of PHYS 222 .
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PHYS 223 - Gen Physics & Calc w/Lab*SMI
Credits: 5
A comprehensive introductory survey course intended primarily for students in the sciences and pre-engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism and optics. Elementary calculus in used.
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 .
Corequisite(s): PHYS 223L .
General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI,UWR
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PHYS 223L - Gen Physics Lab
Credits: 0
Required laboratory portion of PHYS 223 .
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PHYS 310 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
Must have at least sophomore standing to register for course.
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PHYS 410 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
Must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
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POLS 101 - American National Government*SSC
Credits: 5
An overview of the historical foundations of our democratic system of government, appraisal of key political institutions and actors, with the intent of promoting informed and active citizenry by students.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: CIVI,CRIT,DPD,SSC,UWR
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POLS 102 - Politics and Law*SSC
Credits: 5
An Examination of the interrelationship between politics and the legal realm. Particular focus is paid to the evolving nature of the Constitution in addressing fundamental societal issues (gender, racism, equality) confronting the past, present and future of the United States.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: DPD,SSC,UWR
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POLS 110 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
An in-depth presentation of a topic of interest. Topics will vary from year to year depending on the interests and availability of faculty.
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POLS 150 - Political Economy of Sport*SSC
Credits: 5
An examination of (a) The role of gender and race in sports; (b) The politics underlying the pursuit of professional sports franchises; (c) The political economy of international sports (Olympics, World Cup); (d) Labor-management issues in professional sports; and (e) The role played by quasi-governmental institutions (NCAA, IOC, FIFA).
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: CRIT,SSC
Cross Listed/ Same As This course is cross listed with ECON 150.
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POLS 151 - Democracy & Public Service*SSC
Credits: 5
A comprehensive introduction to the study and practice of Public Administration in the United States and its political, economic and legal environment, along with an overview of analytical techniques and evaluative methods used by public administrators.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: INQ,SSC
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POLS 210 - POLS 210
Credits: 1-6
An in-depth presentation of a topic of interest. Topics will vary from year to year depending on the interests and availability of faculty.
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POLS 221 - International Relations*SSC
Credits: 5
An examination of the primary issues confronting the international system, including the environment, nationalism, transition to democracy and human rights, along with attempts to regulate political, economic, social and military conflict.
General Education Core: Social Sciences
Course Attributes: COMM,DPD,INQ,SSC,UWR
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POLS 250 - Politics And Music*AEH
Credits: 3
An examination of the interaction between politics and music, with a particular focus on musical genres (folk, popular, classical) as a vehicle of political ideology.
General Education Core: Aesthetics & Humanities
Course Attributes: AEH,INQ
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POLS 251 - Social Science Research Methods
Credits: 5
An introduction to the basic concepts and techniques used in social science research, including social scientific inquiry and research design, quantitative data gathering and analysis, and qualitative data gathering and analysis.
Prerequisites: MATH 095 or MATH 098 .
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POLS 310 - Selected Topics
Credits: 1-6
An in-depth presentation of a topic of interest. Topics will vary from year to year depending on the interests and availability of faculty.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing or consent of instructor. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
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POLS 314 - State & Local Government
Credits: 5
This course evaluates the structural factors, actors, political economy and primary policy challenges confronting state and local government in the United States.
Prerequisites: Any lower division Political Science course. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
Course Attributes: UWR
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POLS 315 - Globalization And Beer
Credits: 2
An examination of the brewing industry as a case study of the political and economic aspects of globalization, with a particular focus on Europe. An evaluation of the horizontal and vertical integration, along with political regulatory structures, of the global brewing industry. The offering of the course coincides with the Portland International Beer Festival, held every July in Portland, Oregon.
Prerequisites: Student must be at least 21 years of age to attend community event as part of weekend course work (attendance mandatory).
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POLS 316 - Politics And Beer
Credits: 2
An examination of the political economy of the craft brewing industry in Oregon, with a particular focus on questions of taxation, bureaucratic regulation, government relations and economic development. The offering of the course coincides with the Oregon Brewer’s Festival, held every July in Portland, Oregon.
Prerequisites: Student must be at least 21 years of age to attend community event as part of weekend course work (attendance mandatory).
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POLS 317 - Beer and Tourism
Credits: 2
An examination of the political economy underlying the relationship between the craft brewing and tourism industries. The offering of the course coincides with the Holiday Ale Festival held every December in Portland, Oregon.
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