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ES 235 - Officiating of Basketball
Designed to teach the student the rules, skills and mechanics of officiating basketball.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)
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ES 237 - Officiating Softball
Designed to provide students with the rules, skills and mechanics for umpiring softball.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)
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ES 238 - Officiating Soccer
Designed to provide students with the rules, skills and mechanics for officiating soccer.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)
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ES 242 - Testing and Statistics
Basic statistical procedures necessary to analyze and interpret data collected from tests in exercise science. Descriptive and inferential statistics are taught as well as introduction to basic research techniques. The selection and administration of testing instruments that measure objectives from the three domains of human performance are also examined in the course.
Prerequisites: (TRS 92 OR Computed Math Placement Score MA110)
Credits: 3
Suffix: MA1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 243 - Personal Health
This course is a study of personal health and wellness. Every effort will be made to create a practical approach toward developing awareness, education and growth that will allow for enhanced personal wellness. The responsibility for our health and personal well-being belongs to each of us individually. This course will allow students to gain an understanding of how they as individuals fit into a complex system of interconnectedness. Various theories of wellness will be presented to emphasize the importance of balancing the connection of body, mind and spirit for intrapersonal health, interpersonal health, community health and global health.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 250 - Tch Comp Tumbling,Aquatic Skls
A course designed to develop teaching competencies for planning, instruction, behavior management and assessment in tumbling, aquatics and fundamental skills.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ES 251 - Tch Comp Dance, Games, Non Trad
A course designed to develop teaching competencies for planning, instruction, behavior management and assessment in dance, recreational games and non-traditional sports.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ES 252 - Tch Comp Bkball, Soc, Softb, Vbal
A course designed to develop teaching competencies for planning, instruction, behavior management and assessment in basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ES 253 - Tch Comp Fitness, Golf, Rac Spts
A course designed to develop teaching competencies for planning, instruction, behavior management and assessment in fitness, golf and racquet sports.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ES 265 - Physical Activity and Aging
Physical aging affects us cognitively, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. This course will discuss how people age physically and how this aging affects other dimensions of life. Students aspiring to be professionals in the field of Exercise Science must become aware of the special needs facing this aging population.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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ES 300 - Sport in Film
This course will take a conceptual and sociological look at sport through its films both contemporary and classic. Viewings, discussions, debates, critical reviews and writings will be used to explore the themes, issues and methods used in selected films and the interrelationships of sport, human movement, society and film.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-2)
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ES 310 - Exercise Testing & Prescription
This course is an examination of clinical protocols in exercise assessment and prescription. Topics to be studied include, but are not limited to, stress testing, cardiac rehab and rehabilitation, and physiological adaptations during exercise protocols for various clinical populations. The development of exercise prescription for various clinical and sub-clinical populations will also be discussed.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ES 335 - Kinesiology & Biomechanics
An in-depth study of the basic body movements, osteology, applied myology, spatial relations of muscles and joints, aggregate muscle action, kinesiologic constructs of summation of internal forces, aerodynamics and hydrodynamics, techniques for cinematographical and noncinematographical analysis of sport skills. The study of methods, mechanics and analysis of movement as applied to the structure and function of the human organism will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: BIO 234
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ES 337 - Sport Ethics
An inquiry into ethics and morality as these apply to sport physical education. Students will engage in critical and reflective thinking about what values they believe should characterize competitive sports and the professions of athletics and physical education. Students will explore how they will respond to ethical dilemmas in sport and continue to develop their own moral reasoning ability.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 339 - Practicum in Sports Admin
The implementation of theories and practices in a professional setting under the direction of a qualified practitioner. Students will participate in a part-time experience in an agency, corporation or other sport-related entity for exposure to various professional areas of employment. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1
Hours: Minimum requirement: 50 clock hours.
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ES 340 - Motor Learning and Control
Concepts involved in learning motor skills, the individual variables which affect this learning and the practice and techniques for improving motor performance.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 345 - Legal Aspects of Sports/Phy Ed
This course will introduce the student to legal regulations and issues in sport and physical education. The principles of risk management and the recognition and reduction of potential legal issues and their consequences will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: CO1 course AND BA 260
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 353 - Nutrition Fitness & Sport
This course is a study of the principles of nutrition as a science with special emphasis on the importance of nutritional decisions for the physically active individual. Metabolism, energy systems, food choices, energy sources, nutritional analysis, body weight and composition, weight management and optimal nutrition for physical performance are topics to be discussed.
Prerequisites: BIO 234
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 354 - Adapted Exercise
Course includes an overview of the legislation impacting adapted exercise programs; exceptional conditions and disabilities affecting individuals in exercise programs, assessment tests and diagnostic instruments. It includes practical experience in teaching exceptional students in diverse exercise settings and arranging and prescribing a program to meet the needs of students with specific disabilities.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)
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ES 356 - Adapted Aquatics
An overview of the benefits of movement in an aquatic environment, the properties of water, the dynamics of moving in water, as well as aquatic skills, therapy, fitness and games for special populations. Students will gain practical experience in teaching individuals with varying levels of abilities. They will also assess needs, prescribe, design and instruct in an aquatic program to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. Instructor permission is required.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 360 - Exercise Physiology
This course deals with the physiological principles underlying specific aspects of physical fitness and human exercise performance. Emphasis is placed on the nature of the metabolic, muscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary responses to various forms of short- and long-term exercise workouts as well as specific adaptations to exercise training. Where possible, the potential health-related aspects of exercise training will be explored.
Prerequisites: BIO 234
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ES 363 - Computer Appl in Ex Science
This course is designed to provide students with a general introduction to computer use in Exercise Science including a hands on experience.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)
Notes: Open to Exercise Science and Athletic Training majors only.
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ES 375 - Sport & Exercise Psychology
A study of psychological phenomena that influence sport and exercise performance, i.e., personality, anxiety, stress, motivation, aggression, group dynamics, concentration, imagery, arousal regulation, self-confidence, leadership, communication, addictive or unhealthy behaviors and aggression.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 381 - Methods/Curric for K-12 Phy Ed
A course in pedagogy for the entry-level K-12 school physical educator. Emphasis will be placed upon values, curriculum construction, content standards, instructional techniques, professional responsibilities and evaluation as related to teaching through physical activities.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ES 389 - Coaching Internship
This course satisfies the coaching internship requirement for the Exercise Science Department Coaching minor. It consists of the student securing and completing a coaching position that will consist of 100 hours of work. These hours may include: practices, practice planning, games, travel and any other organizational or related tasks. A supervisor must be involved who can evaluate the student’s performance. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 2
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ES 450 - Internship Exercise Specialist
Directed clinical experiences performing professional duties in fitness, health promotion, cardiac rehabilitation, clinical exercise technology or leisure organization settings. Specific requirements will depend upon the supervising Fort Lewis College faculty member. The intern’s performance will be evaluated by both the organization’s supervisor and the assigned faculty member. Instructor permission is required.
Credits: 3
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ES 455 - Internship in Sport Admin
Full-time application of previous theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in a professional setting, supervised by a qualified sport administrator. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites: ES 339
Credits: 8-12
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ES 480 - Admin Program Exercise Science
Relationships, procedures and problem-solving approaches in effective organization and administration of exercise, fitness and sport programs. Budget, use of facilities and equipment, legal responsibilities, public relations, policy development and supervision are analyzed.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 490 - Exercise Specialist: Capstone
This course is designed to prepare and qualify students to work as personal trainers. The course integrates major course work with practical skill. Students will learn how to successfully sell and manage personal trainer services. Eligibility for Personal Trainer Certification is provided through the National Council on Strength and Fitness Board for Certification (NCSFBC).
Prerequisites: Senior Standing
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 495 - Research Design & Development
The purpose of this course is to convey an appreciation for disciplined inquiry (research) as a means to promote critical thinking, advance knowledge and improve practice. Students will complete a formal research proposal and complete IRB requirements for student research. Students will explore and critically analyze topics in the field and share their perspectives through various discourse mediums.
Prerequisites: ES 242
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: Instructor permission required.
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ES 496 - Sen Sem Research Exercise Sci
Discussions and inquiries dealing with contemporary issues, trends and problems in exercise science. Completion of data collection and synthesis for the senior research project proposed in ES 495.
Prerequisites: ES 495
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ES 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by a department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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GEOG 110 - World Regional Geography
An introduction to the major regions of the world and their physical, environmental, cultural, geopolitical and economic characteristics. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of current events that are changing the world map and causing the globalization of world society.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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GEOG 120 - The North American Landscape
A study of the cultural and physical landscapes of North America, specifically the United States and Canada. Emphasis is placed on the two countries’ geographic regions, the different cultures and populations, natural and physical environments, land use patterns, resources, economics, border politics, and human activities that modify the natural landscape. Regional field trips and map work are required.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SS2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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GEOG 235 - Weather and Climate
An introduction to the atmospheric processes that produce the Earth’s daily weather patterns and climates. This course introduces the concepts of atmospheric temperature, pressure, moisture, and circulations. Other topics covered include mountain weather, the human impact of severe storms, weather forecasting, mapping and imagery interpretation, air pollution, climatic variations, and global warming.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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GEOG 250 - Intro Computer Mapping & GIS
An introduction to basic mapping concepts and technologies using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Lecture sessions will discuss map use and analysis, principles of mapmaking, cartographic communication and geographic visualization. Lab assignments will focus on map skills and interpretation, the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and map construction using PC-based GIS software.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOG 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1-3
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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GEOG 300 - Intermediate GIS: Vector
This course focuses primarily on vector-based GIS analysis and the applications of GIS in the physical sciences, social sciences and business. Lab sessions will introduce students to the use of GIS in spatial querying and database management, site suitability analysis, proximity analysis, geocoding, CAD theme analysis, overlay operations, etc.
Prerequisites: GEOG 250
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-3)
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GEOG 400 - Advanced GIS: Raster
This course focuses primarily on network analysis and grid-based spatial analysis using GIS. Programming for GIS will also be investigated. Lab sessions will focus on route finding, travel cost analysis, traffic modeling, digital elevation models (DEMs), surface interpolation, hydrologic modeling and viewshed analysis.
Prerequisites: GEOG 300
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-3)
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GEOG 480 - Internship in GIS
Directed work experience using Geographic Information Systems as a major component of the internship project. Minimum requirements are that students complete a term paper, and an oral or poster presentation describing their internship project.
Prerequisites: GEOG 300
Credits: 1-3
Hours: Requires at least 150 hours of directed experience.
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GEOG 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1-3
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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GEOL 105 - Earth and the Environment
An introduction to the application of geologic information related to the entire spectrum of interaction between humankind and our physical environment. Subject matter will be relevant to all liberal arts and traditional science students. Topics will include: basic geology principles, rocks, minerals, soils; water supply, management and abuse; global changes; land use; and natural hazards.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 107 - Earth Systems Science
This course explores the solid earth, the oceans and the atmosphere as an integrated set of systems that act together to control climate, topography and other physical aspects of the natural environment. The lab work includes field trips and the study of rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, ocean systems and weather. There is one semester-long independent project in which students apply the scientific method to understand a local environmental issue.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 113 - Physical Geology
A look at how the Earth works, with emphasis on the processes that create and control our environment. Laboratory and field work on Earth materials and surface processes. Field trips.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 114 - Historical Geology
The geologic history and coevolution of the Earth and life on Earth. Laboratory work focuses on sedimentary rocks, facies analysis, fossils, and the spectacular outcrops of the Four Corners. Field trips.
Prerequisites: GEOL 113
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 150 - Geology of the Southwest
A survey of the historical, economic and structural geology and geomorphology of the Southern Rockies, Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range provinces. Emphasis is on classic geologic areas, national parks, natural resource development and problems associated with human activity in this delicate environment.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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GEOL 170 - Earth Shock
This course focuses on some of the phenomena that give rise to the unpredictable, violent and calamitous events that cause enormous destruction of life and property and shape our view of natural disasters. Major concepts and topics are explored to give a basic understanding of the causes and effects of these catastrophic phenomena. The impacts of these events on humankind will be addressed, as well as case histories of natural disasters. This course is intended for students of any major and has no prerequisites.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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GEOL 180 - Intro to Oceanography
All of Earth’s residents, even those of us in landlocked Colorado, are profoundly influenced by the word’s oceans. Using a multidisciplinary science approach, this course looks at the physical aspects of oceans, their aquatic life and environmental pressures on the oceans affecting us all.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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GEOL 202 - Geologic Methods
An introduction to basic field and computer techniques used in geology.
Prerequisites: GEOL 113
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-3)
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GEOL 203 - Earth Resources
The materials that build our modern society are derived from the Earth and the demand for these resources will continue to grow as global society advances. This course will investigate mineral and energy resources on the planet; where they occur, how they are concentrated, how they are extracted and used, along with the environmental impact associated with their use.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 OR (GEOL 107 OR GEOL 113 )
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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GEOL 207 - Mineralogy
The elements of crystallography and the classification and identification of minerals.
Prerequisites: CHEM 150 AND GEOL 105 OR (GEOL 107 OR GEOL 113 )
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-3)
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GEOL 208 - Optical Mineralogy
Procedures for identification of minerals in thin section, with emphasis on the optical determination of rockforming minerals.
Prerequisites: GEOL 207
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-6)
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GEOL 210 - Petrology
The megascopic study of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks with emphasis on the physical and chemical conditions governing the origins, occurrences and associations of various rock types.
Prerequisites: GEOL 207
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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GEOL 305 - Volcanism of Hawaii
Perhaps nowhere on earth can students better experience the primal force of earth processes than on the island of Hawaii. This course travels to Hawaii to witness first-hand the formation of new land. Consent of instructor.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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GEOL 323 - Geomorphology
The classification, description, nature, origin and development of present landforms and their relationships to underlying structures. Field trips.
Prerequisites: GEOL 202
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 325 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
Remote sensing is the study of the earth’s land, water, atmospheric and human-made features using imaging devices on both airborne and spaceborne platforms. The course includes the study of electromagnetic energy and the application of remote sensing in geology, urban geography, meteorology, archaeology, agriculture, hydrology, etc. Lab work involves image interpretation using aerial photographs and computer based digital image processing.
Prerequisites: MATH 110 AND GEOL 105 OR (GEOL 107 OR GEOL 113 )
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 332 - Plate Tectonics
An introduction to crustal plates, their boundaries and their interactions given in terms of classic geological settings throughout the world.
Prerequisites: GEOL 105 OR (GEOL 107 OR GEOL 113 ) AND MATH 121
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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GEOL 333 - Introductory Paleontology
A paleobiological treatment of the systematic study of fossils, primarily invertebrate fossils, used in the identification and correlation of geologic formations.
Prerequisites: GEOL 114
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-3)
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GEOL 337 - Structural Geology
The geometric, kinematic and dynamic analysis of structural features in the Earth’s crust. Techniques in field mapping will be emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisites: GEOL 202 AND (MATH 121 OR PHYS 201 )
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 361 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
The description, classification and interpretation of sedimentary rocks and stratigraphy, including sedimentary processes, facies relationships, sequence stratigraphy, and stratigraphic nomenclature. Lab work includes sample description, field work in facies analysis, and stratigraphic analysis.
Prerequisites: GEOL 207 AND GEOL 210
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 364 - Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology
The origin, occurrence, classification and petrography of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Prerequisites: GEOL 208 AND GEOL 210
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 380 - Technical Writing in Geology
Technical writing in the geological sciences will focus on the preparation of geological reports, analysis of data, resumes, proposals and bibliographic documentations.
Prerequisites: (COMP 126 OR COMP 150 OR COMP 250 ) AND (LIB 150 OR LIB 150 Proficiency Score 1)
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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GEOL 405 - Geol Data Analyze/Model-Comptr
Use of the computer to help transform geologic data into information. Covers computer fundamentals, univariate and multivariate statistics, contouring/mapping algorithms, trend surface analysis, variograms and kriging. Alternates with Geol 420.
Prerequisites: GEOL 202
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-6)
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GEOL 409 - Economic Mineral Deposits
Mineral deposits are among the most unique, coveted, and controversial natural phenomena on earth. Minerals have been used to build empires, advance technology, and initiate wars. This course focuses on the distribution, origin, and identities of economic mineral resources. Basic concepts will be defined and selected systems explored in depth.
Prerequisites: GEOL 207 AND GEOL 210
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 420 - Introduction to Geochemistry
Behavior of the common rock-forming oxides in endogenic and exogenic processes; isotope geochemistry; geochemical exploration. Alternates with Geol 405.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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GEOL 430 - Engineering Geology
Application of geological sciences to the location, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering works. Alternates with Geol 435.
Prerequisites: GEOL 210 AND MATH 121
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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GEOL 435 - Groundwater
The qualitative and quantitative aspects of the occurrence of water in the ground. Alternates with Geol 430.
Prerequisites: GEOL 361
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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GEOL 441 - Field Geology
The fundamental procedures and practices in geologic mapping. Summer term.
Prerequisites: GEOL 210 AND GEOL 337
Credits: 6
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GEOL 496 - Senior Seminar I
Preparatory to Geol 497, students initiate and conduct independent, original research as part of a senior thesis project. Students work with faculty advisors and produce written and oral progress reports.
Prerequisites: GEOL 380
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)
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GEOL 497 - Senior Seminar II Thesis
Emphasis on the preparation, writing and public presentation of the senior thesis project. A component of original research is central to the project and must be completed prior to the course.
Prerequisites: GEOL 496
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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GEOL 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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GS 100 - Freshman Seminar
The purpose of this course is to engage students intellectually through rigorous academic study in small class settings and to connect them to faculty, other students, and Fort Lewis College.
Credits: 1-2
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GS 101 - Human Heritage I
This two-term course is a study of Western, Chinese and Native American intellectual traditions. The course is designed to help students understand how our cultural traditions influence our ways of looking at the world and how studying cultures other than our own expands and challenges our frame of reference. The course emphasizes intellectual, artistic, political, scientific, religious and economic aspects of the three cultures from selected periods in history. Human Heritage II is a continuation of Human Heritage I.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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GS 102 - Human Heritage II
Continuation of GS 101.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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GS 105 - Exploring the Liberal Arts
This course helps students realize the possibilities of a liberal arts education. The course includes a historical component in which students consider the tradition of the liberal arts college, an introspective component in which students look at their interests, talents, and passions, and a research component in which students investigate the knowledge and abilities developed in selected disciplines.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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GS 189 - Enrichment Class
One- or two-credit elective “mini-courses” addressing unique or unusual topics that give currently-enrolled students the opportunity to add elective credits to their schedules after Census.
Credits: 1-2
Pass/Fail Standing: Courses are graded pass/fail and count for elective credit only; the credits may not be applied to major, minor or general education requirements. Students are limited to two Enrichment courses per term and to a total of 12 pass/fail credits.
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GS 250 - International Studies
This course is required for students who intend to study abroad while at Fort Lewis College and is directed to students who will be independently participating on international exchanges, study abroad programs, or through direct enrollment agreements at foreign institutions. This course may be taken any semester before studying abroad and is designed to help students investigate the numerous destinations and programs available to them, as well as how these programs fit within the Fort Lewis College curriculum and credit transferability guidelines. General information on foreign academic systems and teaching methodologies, passports, visas, financial aid, and health and safety issues are also covered to help students make informed decisions on their program choices. It is during this section that students will evaluate how this experience will or will not fit into their academic plan. Students participating on FLC faculty run programs are not required to take this course, but are welcome.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)
Pass/Fail Standing: The course is graded Pass/Fail.
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GS 251 - International Studies
This course is required for students the semester directly preceding a study abroad experience. Admission requirements, housing information, travel arrangements and visa procedures change frequently and information is time sensitive. Students will be required to research their prospective programs, becoming informed on the current political, cultural and bureaucratic specifics of their chosen country and region. While enrolled in this course, students will complete the application process for their selected programs, as well as a pre-departure orientation. The International Programs Office will only process student applications submitted through this class. Students must be enrolled in this course in order for the International Programs Office to work as their advocate and liaison between FLC administrative offices, faculty, staff and international partners.
Prerequisites: GS 250
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)
Pass/Fail Standing: This course is graded Pass/Fail.
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GS 310 - Leadership in Intl Education
Students have the opportunity to work in the International Programs Office on a variety of projects associated with study abroad, foreign student advising, and website design. Students who have returned from an overseas experience, or who are here as visiting international students, will find the experience especially relevant when pursuing post-graduation job opportunities. Prospective international students will have the opportunity to explore the various aspects of international education and program development.
Prerequisites: GS 250 AND GS 251
Credits: 2-4
Pass/Fail Standing: Pass/Fail credit.
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GS 325 - Law, Lawyers & Legal Education
This course is for students with a serious interest in law school and a legal career. We will explore legal education; how different legal systems form and operate; what it means to be a “lawyer;” the roles for lawyers in society; and the process of legal decision making. We will also develop legal research, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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GS 375 - International Studies Exchange
This course provides appropriate credit for studies completed in one of FLC’s exchange programs with European Postsecondary schools. The exact number of credit hours will be determined by the appropriate Dean after review of the study program completed.
Prerequisites: GS 250 AND GS 251
Credits: 3-18
Repeatable: It may be repeated once for credit.
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GS 376 - USAC
Students participate in programs offered through the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), of which Fort Lewis College is a member. Students pay tuition and fees to USAC. Instructor permission.
Prerequisites: GS 250 AND GS 251
Credits: 6-18
Repeatable: Repeatable.
Pass/Fail Standing: Pass/Fail grading.
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GS 377 - International Studies-Direct
Students enroll directly into affiliated international institutions worldwide. Students pay equivalent of Fort Lewis College in-state tuition plus foreign program fee.
Prerequisites: GS 250 AND GS 251
Credits: 1-18
Repeatable: Repeatable.
Pass/Fail Standing: Pass/Fail grading.
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GS 378 - International Study Abroad
Students participate in programs offered through other U.S. institutions or accredited third party providers. Students pay tuition and fees directly to the program provider. Instructor Permission required.
Prerequisites: GS 250 AND GS 251
Credits: 6-18
Repeatable: Repeatable.
Pass/Fail Standing: Pass/Fail grading.
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GS 389 - Enrichment Class
One-or two-credit elective “mini courses” addressing unique or unusual topics that give currently enrolled students the opportunity to add elective credits to their schedules after Census.
Credits: 1-2
Pass/Fail Standing: Courses are graded pass/fail and count for elective credit only; the credits may not be applied to major, minor or general education requirements. Students are limited to two Enrichment courses per term and to a total of 12 pass/fail credits.
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GS 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chair and dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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GWS 101 - Intro Gender & Women’s Studies
This course introduces students to the variety of trans- and multidisciplinary questions and practical concerns encompassed by the study of gender, women, and sexuality within a feminist historical and theoretical framework.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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GWS 280 - Issues in Women’s Health
This course examines women’s health and wellness of body, mind, and spirit. Discussions focus on a holistic approach to the health of women during their lives. The course explores the social and historical dimensions of female health care participants.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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GWS 282 - Women in America to 1848
This course on Women in American history focuses on the colonial era to the 1840’s. It will examine the lives and work of women in relationship to colonialism, the rise of capitalism, and the political and cultural conflict between different societies.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: GWS 282 is the same as HIST 282 . Credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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GWS 283 - Women in America Since 1848
This course on Women in American history begins with the reform era of the 1840’s and continues to the present. It examines the lives and work of women in relationship to the civil war, industrialization, and the major events of the 20th century.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: GWS 283 is the same as HIST 283 . Credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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GWS 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member in the Gender & Women’s Studies program. Topic and format must be approved by the GWS Coordinator and Dean.
Credits: 1-6
Notes: 50 hours of work are equivalent to 1 credit hour.
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GWS 300 - Masculinities
This interdisciplinary course moves away from the axiom that masculinity is exclusively aligned with men. Students will examine the ways in which ideas of masculinity have been utilized by different populations to create structures of power and thought, organize societies, perform gender, and transgress traditional notions of masculinity (e.g., female masculinities). This seminar emphasizes critical thinking and independent research.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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GWS 301 - Feminist and Gender Theories
This transdisciplinary course examines the central issues of feminist and gender theories, exploring their various strategies and analyzing the ways these theories have challenged disciplinary boundaries and contested the traditional assumptions of the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural and behavioral sciences.
Prerequisites: COMP 126 , COMP 150 OR COMP 250 AND GWS 101
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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GWS 302 - Queer Theory
Notions of queerness date back to the 1800s but the discipline of queer theory emerges in the 1980s. This course chronologically explores the evolution of queerness as a fluid social construct leading to academic theories in many disciplines, resulting in political strategies to fight sexual oppression. Students, utilizing a trans-disciplinary approach, will examine how different groups and individuals define queer.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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GWS 332 - Women in American History
An analysis of women’s experience from the colonial period to the present. Focusing on the way gender has been defined and redefined, the course considers such issues as work, friendship and marriage, reproduction, the struggles for equality and women’s culture. The influence of class, race and ethnicity on women’s experiences will also be considered.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as HIST 332 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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GWS 355 - Anthropology of Gender
An interdisciplinary examination of ways concepts about gender and sexuality order human cultural arrangements and affect access to resources, justice, and power. Our gaze begins with the archaeological record and continues to the lives of women and men across the globe today.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as ANTH 355 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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GWS 366 - Women, Art and Visual Culture
This course provides an overview of contemporary art theory, representations of women, and the feminist critique of art. Students will read, research, and write about art and discuss the idea of “visual culture.”
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This is the same course as ART 366 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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GWS 496 - Gender and WS Senior Seminar
Advanced reading, writing, and seminar discussion that serves as an integrative, capstone experience for majors in Gender & Women’s Studies. Emphasis will be placed on looking beyond the bachelor’s degree to incorporting the intellectual experiences of studying gender, sexuality, and women’s studies to practical life arenas.
Prerequisites: GWS 101
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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