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Course Descriptions
UA University Correspondence course descriptions are identical to those found in the University of Arizona Online General Catalog (catalog.arizona.edu). Since correspondence courses are frequently updated, please contact the UA Correspondence Office or check our Web site to verify course availability.

Textbook Information
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ACCOUNTING

200. Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 units)

Concepts involved in accounting for assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity; financial statements. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Access to Microsoft Excel is suggested but not required.

27 assignments, 4 exams
Instructor: Maureen Flores, M.A.
Textbooks: Kimmel, Financial Accounting, 4th ed., 2007
Kimmel, Financial Accounting Workbook, 4th ed., 2007 (optional)

210. Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 units)

Concepts involved in uses of accounting data in the managerial process. Prerequisite: Accounting 200; sophomore standing. Access to Microsoft Excel is suggested but not required.

33 assignments, 3 exams
Instructor: Maureen Flores, M.A.
Textbook: Garrison, Managerial Accounting (includes CD), 10th ed., $143.75/$107.75

AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES

New!
344. Native Americans in Film (3 units)

Survey of images of American Indians in cinema, particularly commercial films. Examines differences between the “western” and the “Indian” film and how imagery affects attitudes and policy-making. (Identical to English 344.) Student must have access to the Internet for online readings, as well as the latest versions of PowerPoint and Windows Media Player.

16 assignments, midterm and final exam
Instructor: Louellyn White, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Rollins and O’Connor, eds., Hollywood’s Indian: The Portrayal of the Native American In Film, 2003, $22/16.50
Singer, Wiping the War Paint off the Lens: Native American Film and Video, 2001, $19.50/14.75
Additional required material:
Some of the films are available through The University of Arizona Library Film Reserves; they may also be rented through major video stores or www.Netflix.com.
Lectures on CD-ROM (set of two) available from the Correspondence Office; $10 plus $5 shipping and handling.

New!
450. American Indian Women (3 units)

Interdisciplinary exploration of new information available on American Indian women, especially materials written by Indian women and investigation of the status, experience, and contributions of American Indian women from pre-contact to contemporary times. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. (Identical to Women’s Studies 450.) Student must have access to the Internet and e-mail.

12 assignments, final exam
Instructor: Billy J. Stratton, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Dauenhauer, Life Woven With Song, 2000, $17.95/$13.50
Emerson, At the Hems of the Lowest Clouds, 2003, $14.95/$11.25
Hogan, The Woman Who Watches Over the World, 2001, $13.95/$10.50
Silko, Storyteller, 1981, $17.95/$13.50
Washburn, Elsie’s Business, 2006, $17.95/$13.50
Wallis, Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend, 1993, $12.95/$9.75

ANIMAL SCIENCES

142. Introduction to Animal Racing Industry (2 units)
Available only on the Internet

Overview of the history, terminology, personnel, equipment and breeds of animals utilized in the racing industry.

3 midterms, final exam
Instructor: Wendy Davis, B.S.
No textbook required

ANTHROPOLOGY

205. From Clovis to Coronado: Archaeology of the Southwest (3 units)
Available only on the Internet

Nontechnical discussion of the lifeways of the ancient people of the Southwest. (Identical to American Indian Studies 205.) Approved as Tier Two, Individuals and Societies. Approved as Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity or Nonwestern Area of Studies.

3 exams, paper
Instructor: Matthew Littler, M.A.
Textbook: Reid, The Archaeology of Ancient Arizona, 1997, $17.95/$13.50
Reid, Grasshopper Pueblo: A Story of Archaeology Ancient Life, $12.75
Additional readings available online

206. Native Peoples of the Southwest (3 units)
Available only on the Internet

Nontechnical discussion of Southwestern Indian cultures from historic times to the present. (Identical to American Indian Studies 206.) Approved as Tier Two, Individuals and Societies. Approved as Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity or Nonwestern Area of Studies.

2 exams
Instructor: Derek Honeyman, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Griffin-Pierce, Native Peoples of the Southwest, 2000, $27.95/$21

ASTRONOMY

202. Life in the Universe (3 units)

The main goal for students in this course is to have fun learning about the possibilities for life in the Universe and, in the process, gain an appreciation for the methods used in science. To achieve this goal, we will study such seemingly diverse topics as the origin of the Universe, heavy element production, the formation of stars and planets, the nature of planets and their atmospheres, basic chemistry, geological and atmospheric evolution, biological evolution, cultural and technological evolution, interstellar travel, and communication techniques. Prerequisites: two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (Natural Sciences 101, 102, 104). Approved as General Education Tier Two, Natural Sciences.

8 assignments, 3 exams
Instructor: TBA
Textbooks: Bennett, Shostak, and Jakosky, Life in the Universe, 1st ed., 2002, $95/$71.25
Offerdahl, Prather, and Slater, Life in the Universe Activities Manual, 2003, $33.75/$25.50

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

CELL BIOLOGY AND ANATOMY

415. Human Reproduction (3 units)

Structure and function of the human reproductive system with emphasis on physiological mechanisms which regulate fertilization, pregnancy, birth, puberty, reproductive control and reproductive senescence. Available through UA Correspondence only.

5 exams
Instructor: Randi B. Weinstein, Ph.D.
Textbook: Essentials of Human Reproduction, 2002, by Bryant Benson, Ph.D. $52.75/$39.75

CHEMISTRY

103A. Fundamentals of Chemistry (3 units)

Essential concepts and problem-solving techniques with emphasis on chemical bonding, structure and properties, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, and descriptive organic and inorganic topics. Credit is allowed for only one of these lecture/lab combinations: Chemistry 101A-102A, 103A-104A, or 105A-106A. Prerequisite: Math 110 or equivalent level of proficiency as demonstrated by the Math Readiness Test score. Concurrent registration in Chemistry 104A encouraged.

10 assignments, 4 exams
Instructor: David Smith, M.S.
Textbook: Kotz, Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, 3rd ed., 1996, $102/$76.50

CIVIL ENGINEERING

215. Mechanics of Solids (3 units)

Material behavior; relationship between external forces acting on elastic and inelastic bodies and the resulting behavior; stress and deformation of bars, beams, shafts, pressure vessels; stress and strain; combined stresses; columns. (Students in the College of Engineering cannot use this correspondence course credit toward their graduation requirement.) Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 214.

3 exams
Instructor: Tribikram Kundu, Ph.D.
Textbook: Gere and Timoshenko, Mechanics of Materials, 4th ed., $102.75/$77.25
$5 additional charge for reproduction of copyrighted materials

EAST ASIAN STUDIES

Important note to UA students: If taken through UA Correspondence, these courses will not count toward the major or minor in East Asian Studies.

130. Asian Religions (3 units)

Religions of India and the Far East. Approved as General Education Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western Area Studies (Identical to Religious Studies 130).

13 assignments, final exam
Instructor: Chieko Nakano, M.A.
Textbooks: Miller, Bhagavad-Gita, $5.95/$4.50
Tzu, Tao Te Ching, $9/$6
Rahula, What the Buddha Taught, $13/$9.75
Packet of readings, $33.50/$25.25

142. Chinese Humanities (3 units)

Major trends and traditions in the arts, literature, languages, religions, and philosophies of China (Identical to Religious Studies 142). Available through UA Correspondence only. Student must have access to a computer for PowerPoints.

12 assignments, 3 exams
Instructor: Shelly Xiaoling Shi, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Ebrey, Cambridge Illustrated History of China, 1999, $36.99/$27.75
De Bary and Bloom, Sources of Chinese Tradition from Earliest Times to 1600, 2nd ed., 1999, $31/$23.25
Birch, Anthology of Chinese Literature: From Early Times to the Fourteenth Century, 1965, $15.95/$12
Additional Readings: PowerPoints are included.

276. History of China (3 units)

Historical development of China from 750 A.D. to 1900 A.D. Approved as General Education Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western Area Studies (Identical to History 276).

3 exams
Instructor: Charles Hedtke, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Eastman, Family, Fields, and Ancestors, 1978, $22.95/$17.25
Schirokauer, Brief History of Chinese Civilization, 1991, $58/$43.50
Wakeman, Fall of Imperial China, 1975, $23.95/$18

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

297A. Self and the World of Work (1 unit)

Self and career exploration and planning. Discover career interests, skills, and values, and apply them to personal career decisions. Develop and pursue a career plan of action. Student must have access to a computer with Internet for searches and e-mail to submit assignments.

6 assignments (assignment 6 is a final project)
Instructor: Jack Perry, M.A.
No textbook required

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

FAMILY STUDIES AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

409/509. Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Program (3 units)

Identifying, packaging, applying professional knowledge and skills to achieve satisfying lives as Family and Consumer Science professionals while balancing family, home, work and community outreach. Family Studies and Human Development 409 is required for Family and Consumer Science Education (FACS) Majors. This course is an elective for all other Family Studies students. Prerequisite: Family Studies and Human Development 408. Student must have access to a computer with a CD-ROM drive, PowerPoint, and the Internet. This is a “Methods Course” and may be used for Teacher Certification.

Note: If enrolling in 509, you will be required to submit the Application for Graduate Non-Degree Admission to the UA Graduate College. There is a $25 charge for the processing of the Graduate Application and it is paid separately from the Correspondence course tuition. The Graduate Application process takes about 7-10 days. (You must have a minimum four-year baccalaureate degree, or one considered comparable to the U.S. baccalaureate degree to take this course for graduate credit.) Once the application process is completed, the Correspondence Office will process your Correspondence registration and mail you all course materials. If you do not currently meet this degree requirement, you can register to take the course for personal/professional development. This office will mail you the required forms upon request.

13 assignments
Instructor: Carol Gamble, M.S.
No textbook required. Student must have access to Internet for research.
CD available at the Correspondence Office; $12, plus $5 shipping and handling

FRENCH

Important: French 101, 102, 201, and 202 are divided into two syllabi of two units each. You may register for two units at a time. If enrolling for both sections at the same time, extension and drop/add fees apply per each section.

101. Elementary French I (4 units)

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of French. Does not count toward the French major or minor. This course is equivalent to the first semester of the first year of French on the University of Arizona campus.

9 assignments, final exam (each syllabus)
Instructor: Cornelia Grabichler, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Hagiwara, Theme et Variations, 4th ed., $71.25/$53.50

102. Elementary French II (4 units)

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of French, continuation. Prerequisite: French 101 or placement. Does not count toward the French major or minor. This course is equivalent to the second semester of the first year of French on the University of Arizona campus.

9 assignments, final exam (each syllabus)
Instructor: Cornelia Grabichler, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: For first syllabus, Hagiwara, Theme et Variations, 4th ed., $71.25 (new only)
For second syllabus, Camus, L’Etranger, 1955, $30/$22.50

201. Intermediate French I (4 units)

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills. Prerequisite: French 102 or placement. Does not count toward the French major. This course is equivalent to the first semester of the second year of French on the University of Arizona campus.

9 assignments, final exam (each syllabus)
Instructor: Cornelia Grabichler, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Beaujour, RSVP Invitation A Ecrire, 1965, $11/$8.25

202. Intermediate French II (4 units)

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills. Prerequisite: French 201 or placement. Does not count toward the French major. This course is equivalent to the second semester of the second year of French on the University of Arizona campus.

9 assignments, final exam (each syllabus)
Instructor: Cornelia Grabichler, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Beaujour, RSVP Invitation A Ecrire, 1965, $11/$8.25

282. The French Novel and Society (3 units)

French literature in translation. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, or the major or minor in French. Taught in English. Approved as General Education Tier Two, Humanities. Students must have access to a computer with the internet to review websites and email to send assignments.

9 assignments, 3 exams
Instructor: Kathleen M. Bradley, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Zola, The Masterpiece, 1993, $12.95/$9.75
Camus, First Man, 1995, $13.95/$10.50
Voltaire, Candide Intro, 2000, $6.95/$5.25
Stendhal, Red and the Black, 2002, $10.00/$7.50
Flaubert, Madame Bovary, 1964, $5.95/$4.50

283. Existentialism and the Absurd: The French Foundations (3 units)

French literature in translation. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, or the major or minor in French. Taught in English. Approved as General Education Tier Two, Humanities.

15 assignments, final exam
Instructor: Elizabeth Chesney-Zegura, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Beckett, Endgame, 1958, $13/$9.75
Beckett, Waiting for Godot, 1954, $12/$9
Camus, The Plague, 1948, $12.95/$9.75
Camus, The Stranger, 1988, $10.95/$8.25
Ionesco, Four Plays, 1958, $13/$9.75
Sartre, Nausea, 1964, $12.95/$9.75
Sartre, No Exit and Three Other Plays, 1989, $12.95/$9.75

284. French Theater in Translation (3 units)

Representative masterpieces of French theater from its origins in the Middle Ages to the contemporary. Includes medieval religious and profane pieces, classical theater of the 16th and 17th centuries. Taught in English. This course does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement or toward the major or minor in French. Approved as General Education Tier Two, Humanities.

15 assignments, final exam
Instructor: Elizabeth Chesney-Zegura, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Corneille, The Cid and Other Plays, $14/$10.50
Molière, Tartuffe and Other Plays, $7.95/$6
Beaumarchais, Two Plays: The Marriage of Figaro and The Barber of Seville, $12/$9
Dumas, Lady of the Camellias, $6.50/$5
Anouilh, The Lark, $5.95/$4.50
Sartre, No Exit and Three Other Plays, $12.95/$9.75
Ionesco, Four Plays, $13/$9.75
Beckett, Endgame, $13/$9.75

GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

210. The Political and Cultural Geography of Globalization (3 units)

This course examines how systems of difference provide revealing analytical categories for understanding the political and cultural geography of globalization and develops critical thinking skills that can be used effectively beyond this course. Internet access required. Prerequisites: two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (Individuals and Societies 101, 102, 103, 104). Approved as General Education Tier Two – Individuals and Societies. Approved as General Education Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western Area Studies.

Instructor: Dereka Rushbrook, Ph.D.

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

251. World Regions: Comparative and Global Perspectives (3 units)

Survey and comparison of major world regions with a focus on how global processes, regional interconnections, and local geographic conditions create distinctive regions and landscapes. Approved as General Education Tier Two – Individuals and Societies. Approved as General Education Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western Area Studies. (Identical to Latin American Studies 251, Near Eastern Studies 251.)

Instructor: Dereka Rushbrook, Ph.D.

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

GEOSCIENCES

210. Environmental Geology (3 units)

A geological perspective on current environmental problems, their causes, and possible solutions. Focus on surface processes, geohazards, natural resources, and global systems. Approved as General Education Tier Two, Natural Sciences. Student must have access to the library and the Internet. Prerequisite: two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (Natural Sciences 101, 102, 104).

15 assignments, 2 exams
Instructor: Larry Rudd, Ph.D.
Textbook: Montgomery, Environmental Geology, 7th edition, 2006, $123/$92.25

585A. Applied Time Series Analysis (3 units)
Available only on the Internet

Analysis tools in the time and frequency domains are introduced in the context of sample data sets drawn from ecology, hydrology, climatology and paleoclimatology. Students optionally use their own data in assignments applying methods. Students must enroll by February 1 each year. Call the Correspondence Office for details. Students must have access to Matlab 7.1 or higher and Tool-boxes. Prerequisite: undergraduate statistics course.

Note: Because this is a graduate course you will be required to submit the Application for Graduate Non-Degree Admission to the UA Graduate College. There is a $25 charge for the processing of the Graduate Application and it is paid separately from the Correspondence course tuition. The Graduate Application process takes about 7-10 days. (You must have a minimum four-year baccalaureate degree, or one considered comparable to the U.S. baccalaureate degree to take this course for graduate credit.) Once the application process is completed, the Correspondence Office will process your Correspondence registration and mail you all course materials. If you do not currently meet this degree requirement, you can register to take the course for personal/professional development. This office will mail you the required forms upon request.

12 assignments; no final exam
Instructor: David Meko, Ph.D.
Textbook: Required readings are available online
Web site: http://tree.ltrr.arizona.edu/~dmeko/geos585a.html

GERMAN STUDIES

101. Beginning German I (4 units)

Introduction to German language and culture, developing basic communication skills for learners with no prior knowledge of German (not including German courses offered in English for General Education). Student must have access to VCR, German-English/English-German dictionary, Internet connection in order to complete online assignments, CD player with earphones for listening portion on each exam, and blank CDs for speaking exercises.

20 assignments, midterm, final exam
Instructor: Janna Orlova-Schaeffer, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Terrell, Tschirner, and Nikolai, Kontakte: A Communicative Approach, 5th ed., 2004, $254/$190.50 (includes workbook, CD program, and CD-ROM)
Blickkontakte video to accompany Kontakte: A Communicative Approach, $27/$20.25

102. Beginning German II (4 units)

Introduction to German language and culture, extending basic communication skills (second semester). Prerequisite: German 101 or placement examination. Student must have access to VCR, German-English/English-German dictionary, Internet connection in order to complete online assignments, CD player with earphones for listening portion on each exam, and blank CDs for speaking exercises.

20 assignments, midterm, final exam
Instructor: Janna Orlova-Schaeffer, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Terrell, Tschirner, and Nikolai, Kontakte: A Communicative Approach, 5th ed., 2004, $254/$190.50 (includes workbook, CD program, and CD-ROM)
Blickkontakte video to accompany Kontakte: A Communicative Approach, $27/$20.25

201. Intermediate German I (4 units)

Introduction to German language and culture, refining communication skills (third semester). Prerequisite: German Studies 102, 111, or placement examination. Student must have access to VCR, German-English/English-German dictionary, Internet connection in order to complete online assignments, CD player with earphones for listening portion on each exam, and blank CDs for speaking exercises.

20 assignments, midterm, final exam
Instructor: Janna Orlova-Schaeffer, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Terrell, Tschirner, and Nikolai, Kontakte: A Communicative Approach, 5th ed., 2004, $254/$190.50 (includes workbook, CD program, and CD-ROM)
Blickkontakte video to accompany Kontakte: A Communicative Approach, $27/$20.25

202. Intermediate German II (4 units)

Topic-based practice of communication skills in German (listening, reading, speaking, writing), systematic review of German grammar (fourth semester). Prerequisite: German Studies 201, or placement examination. Student must have access to computer, Internet, and CD player.

20 assignments; 2 essays; 2 exams
Instructor: Janna Orlova-Schaeffer, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Fritz, Fokus Deutsch: Intermediate German (Student Edition + Listening Comprehension Audio CD), 1st ed., 2000, $65/$48.75
Fritz, Workbook/Lab Manual to accompany Fokus Deutsch: Intermediate German, 1st ed, 2000, $33.50/$25.25
Fokus Deutsch (8 CDs), $30/$22.50

HISTORY

117. History of England to 1603 (3 units)

Survey of English history from prehistory to 1603 with emphasis on legal and constitutional history.

11 assignments, 3 exams
Instructor: Sean Clark, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Lehmberg, The Peoples of the British Isles: From Prehistoric Times to 1688, 2001, $45.95/$34.50
Blakeley and Collins, eds., Documents in British History: Volume I: Early Times to 1714, 2nd ed., 1993, $53/$39.75

118. History of England from 1603 to the Present (3 units)

Survey of English history from 1603 to present with emphasis on political and social history.

12 assignments, 3 exams
Instructor: Sean Clark, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Roberts, et al., History of England: Volume II, 4th ed., 2002, $66/$49.50
Equiano and Allison, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, 2006, $14.75/$11
Dickens, A Christmas Carol, 1991, $1/$0.75
Selvon, The Lonely Londoners, 1956, $16/$12

202. History of Modern Sexualities (3 units)

Cross cultural history of the relationships of modern sexualities and the rise of capitalism, secularism, urbanization, imperialism, sexology, and sexual identity politics from the eighteenth century to present. (Identical to Women’s Studies 202.)

10 assignments
Instructor: Julia Hudson Richards, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Fout, ed., Forbidden History: The State, Society and the Regulation of Sexuality in Modern Europe, 1992, $19.95/$15
Freud, Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality, 2000, $17/$12.75
McLaren, The Trials of Masculinity: Policing Sexual Boundaries, 1870-1930, 1999, $17.75/$13.25
McLaren, Twentieth Century Sexuality: A History, 1999, $49.50/$37
Packet of readings, $5.75

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236. Indians in the United States (3 units)

History of Indians in U.S. development from 1500 to the present with emphasis on relations between competing Indian groups and between Indians and whites. Student must have access to the Internet and an e-mail account to complete assignments.

12 assignments, 3 exams
Instructor: Katrina Jagodinsky, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Nabokov, Native American Testimony: A Chronicle of Indian-White Relations from Prophecy to the Present, 1492-2000, 1999, $18/$13.50
Nichols, ed., The American Indian: Past and Present, 6th ed., 2008, $39.95/$30
Perdue, Cherokee Women: Gender and Culture Change, 1700-1835, 1998, $17.93/$13.50

270. Modern East Asia (3 units)

Introductory survey of recent histories of China, Japan, and Korea, focusing on the major watersheds in these countries’ modern experiences. The roles of indigenous culture, forces of change, and foreign influences will be considered. (Identical to East Asian Studies 270.)

2 exams, 1 paper
Instructor: Charles Hedtke, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Fairbank, United States and China, 4th ed., 1983, $36.75/$27.50
Gasster, China’s Struggle to Modernize, 2nd ed., 1983, $52.50/$39.25
Livingston, Japan Reader: Imperial Japan, Vol. 1, 1974. Available at UA Correspondence Office, $12; add $5 for mailing.
Reischauer, Japan: Story of a Nation, 4th ed., 1990, $55/$41.25

312. Economy and Society in Historical Discourse (3 units)

Compares historical narratives about economic theories in their contexts.

4 exams
Instructor: Deborah Kaye, Ph.D.
Textbook: packet of readings $50.75/$38.25

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314A. Europe 1870-1945: War, Peace and Social Change (3 units)

European powers’ competition for empire intensified in the late nineteenth century, producing twentieth century wars that spread from Europe to span the globe, shaped by and reshaping domestic politics, international relations, gender expectations and social and cultural forms. Student must have access to the Internet for online readings or must purchase a packet of readings from the UA BookStores.

4 exams
Instructor: Stan M. Landry, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Ledger and Luckhurst, eds., The Fin de Siècle: A Reader in Cultural History, c. 1880-1900, 2000, $29.95/$22.50
Levi, Survival in Auschwitz: the Nazi Assault on Humanity, translated by Stuart Woolf, 1993, $13/$9.75
Smith, The Butcher’s Tale: Murder and Anti-Semitism in a German Town, 2003, $14.95/$11.25
Winks and Adams, Europe, 1890-1945: Crisis and Conflict, 2003, $33/$24.75
Packet of readings, $46.25 (Readings also available online at no charge)

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314B. Europe Since 1945 (3 units)

In this course we will consider the choices Europeans faced and the paths they took after the second World War, including the loss of empire and the stresses of the Cold War, the construction of welfare states and the European Union, and the rise and fall of Eastern European socialisms and their aftermath. Student must have access to Internet for additional online readings.

3 exams
Instructor: Stan M. Landry, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Ash, The Magic Lantern: The Revolution of ’89 Witnessed in Warsaw, Budapest, Berlin, and Prague, 1999, $13.95/$10.50
Drakulic, Café Europa: Life after Communism, 1996, $14/$10.40
Drakulic, How We Survived Communism and Even Laughed, 1993, $13/$9.75
Finlan, The Collapse of Yugoslavia, 1991-1999, 2004, $14.95/$11.25
Wakeman, ed., Themes in European History since 1945, 2003, $34.95/$26.25
Winks and Talbott, Europe, 1945 to the Present, 2005, $33.95/$25.50

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324. History of Puerto Rico (3 units)
Available only on the Internet

This course examines the history of the oldest colonial territory of the United States. We will study Puerto Rico as an example of U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America and as an island with a long history of confrontation with foreign occupiers.

5 assignments, final exam
Instructor: Amelia Kiddle, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Picó, History of Puerto Rico: A Panorama of Its People, 2006, $31.50
Figueroa, Sugar, Slavery, and Freedom in Nineteenth-Century Puerto Rico, 2005, $15
Duany, The Puerto Rican Nation on the Move: Identities on the Island and in the United States, 2005, $16.50
Zeno-Gandía, The Pond, 1999, $15

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325. History of France: Development of the Modern French State, 1815-Present (3 units)

Political, socio-economic, and cultural history of modern France from 1815 to the present day, with emphasis placed on French politics and self-identity. Student must have access to the Internet for online readings.

4 exams
Instructor: Catherine Belshaw, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Gopnik, Paris to the Moon, 2001, $14.95/$11.25
Lehning, To Be a Citizen: The Political Culture of the Early French Third Republic, 2001, $47.50/$35.75
Jeremy Popkin, A History of Modern France, 3rd Ed., 2006, $61/$45.75

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

New!
332. Vietnam and the Cold War (3 units)

Causes and effects of America's longest war in light of global U.S.-Soviet rivalry and Asian nationalism.

3 exams
Instructor: Sean Duffy, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Duiker, Sacred War, 1995, $40.75/$30.50
Herring, America’s Longest War (with map), 4th ed., 2002, $49.75/$37.50
Herring, America’s Longest War (without map), 4th ed., 2002, $45.75/$34.25
Schaller, The United States and China 3rd ed., 2002, $28.95/$21.75
Packet of readings, $34.50
Required videos (rent from local video store or borrow from UA Library):
The Quiet American, 2002
The Fog of War, 2004

356. Global Environmental History (3 units)

This course will examine the ways in which different societies have defined, understood, valued, mapped, and made their livings in their environment. Also, it will explore how societies and environments mutually transform one another. Student must have access to the Internet for online readings. Students must have access to the internet for online readings and email to send in assignments.

4 assignments, 1 exam
Instructor: Neil Prendergast, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Cronon, Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England, 2003, $14/$10.50
Davis, Late Victorian Holocausts: El Niño Famines and the Making of the Third World, 2001, $20/$15
Weart, The Discovery of Global Warming. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2003, $16/$12

368. Colonial Mexico (3 units)

From European discovery through the War for Independence. (Identical to Latin American Studies 368 and Mexican American Studies 368.)

4 exams
Instructor: Ryan Kashanipour, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Meyer, Course of Mexican History, 7th ed., 2003, $61.95/$46.50

369. Mexico Since Its Independence (3 units)

2 exams; 2 papers
Instructor: Amelia Kiddle, Ph.D. candidate
Meyer, Sherman, and Deeds, The Course of Mexican History, 8th ed., 2007, $82.50/$62
Joseph and Henderson, eds., The Mexico Reader: History, Culture, Politics, 2002, $25.95/$19.50
Altamirano, El Zarco the Blue-eyed Bandit, Ronald Christ, trans., 2006, $19.95/$15
Student must have access to the Internet for online readings.

374. The Holocaust (3 units)

Socioeconomic and intellectual roots of modern anti-Semitism, evolution of Nazi policy, the world of death camps, responses of Axis and Allied governments, and responses of the Jews. (Identical to Judaic Studies 374, Religious Studies 374, and Russian and Soviet Studies 374.)

3 exams
Instructor: Deborah Kaye, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Botwinick, History of the Holocaust, 3rd ed., 2004, $58.75/$43.95
Niewyk, Holocaust, 2003, $37/$27.75
Wiesenthal, Sunflower, revised and expanded, $13/$9.75

New!
412A. European Intellectual History: 1600 to the Present (3 units)
Available only on the Internet

Topics include philosophy, science, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism, political economy. Note to UA students: credit allowed for only one of these courses: History 412A offered by the UA main campus (HIST 412A) or History 412A offered by UA South (HSTV 412A). Student must have access to the Internet for online readings.

3 exams
Instructor: Stan Landry, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Outram, The Enlightenment, 2nd ed., 2005, $24.99/$18.75
Baumer, ed., Main Currents of Western Thought, 4th ed., 1978, $30/$22.50
Henry, The Scientific Revolution and the Origins of Modern Science, 2nd ed., 2002, $29.95/$22.50
Stromberg, European Intellectual History since 1789, 6th ed., 1993, $97/$73.25

414. Cultural History of Germany to 1714 (3 units)

The political, social, economic and cultural history of Germany from the late Middle Ages to about 1800. Prerequisite: three units of any history course.

4 exams
Instructor: Deborah Kaye, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Fuhrmann, Germany in the High Middle Ages c. 1050–1200, 1986, $29.99/$22.50
Kitchen, Cambridge Illustrated History of Germany, 1996, $35/$26.25

415. Cultural History of Germany from 1714 to 1989 (3 units)

The political, social, economic and cultural history of Germany from the period of the French Revolution to the present. Prerequisite: three units of any history course.

4 exams
Instructor: Deborah Kaye, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Hegi, Stones from the River, 1994, $14/$10.50
Kitchen, Cambridge Illustrated History of Germany, 1996, $35/$26.25
Nietzsche, On the Genealogy of Morality, 1994, $15/$11.25
Schulze, The Course of German Nationalism: From Frederick the Great to Bismarck, $26/$19.50

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416A. The Rise and Fall of European Empires (3 units)

The rise and fall of European empires from the fall of Rome to the present, a process involving Europeans with the non-European world and its people, continues to shape global events.

3 exams
Instructor: Sean Clark, Ph.D. candidate
Pagden, Peoples and Empires, 2001, $12.95/$9.75
Wolf, Europe and the People without History, 1997, $25.95/$19.50
Lenin, Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism, 1917, $5.50/$4.25
Elkins, Imperial Reckoning, 2005, $17/$12.75

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419. The French Enlightenment (3 units)

Cultural history of France in the 18th century, with emphasis on the works of the philosophers. Student must have access to the Internet for online readings.

4 exams
Instructor: Stan M. Landry, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Darnton, The Literary Underground of the Old Regime, 1982, $14.95/$11.25
Himmelfarb, The Roads to Modernity: The British, French, and American Enlightenments, 2005, $14/$10.50
Hyland, Gomez, and Greensides, eds., The Enlightenment: A Sourcebook and Reader, 2003, $39.95/$27.75
Melton, The Rise of the Public in Enlightenment Europe, 2001, $24.99/18.75

420. The French Revolution and Napoleon (3 units)

The origins and progress of the Revolution in France.

3 exams
Instructor: Stan M. Landry, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Hunt, ed., The French Revolution and Human Rights: A Brief Documentary History, 1996, $14.50/$10.75
Kates, ed., The French Revolution, 1998, $39.95/$30 or Kates, ed., The French Revolution: Recent Debates and Controversies, 1997, $114.95/$86.25 (select one)
Popkin, A Short History of the French Revolution, 2003, $35/$26.25
Walter, The Diary of a Napoleonic Foot Soldier, 1991, $14/$10.50

440. United States: 1945 to Present (3 units)

American society and the role of the United States in world affairs from the Yalta Conference to the present. Prerequisite: three units of any U.S. history course.

3 exams
Instructor: Michael Schaller, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Chafe, History of Our Time, 6th ed., 2003, $37.95/$28.50
Schaller, Present Tense: United States Since 1945, 3rd ed., 2004, $53/$39.75

New!
446. History of Arizona and the Southwest (3 units)

Economic, social and political development of the state and region from Spanish times to present.

3 exams
Instructor: Sean Duffy, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Plog, Ancient Peoples of the American Southwest, 1997, $24.95/$18.75
Sheridan, Arizona: A History, 1995, $19.95/$15
Packet of readings, $81

449. History of American Foreign Relations to 1914 (3 units)

Examines the rise of America from a struggling colony to a world class power, including its relations with Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Prerequisite: three units of any U.S. history course.

3 exams
Instructor: Michael Schaller, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Paterson, American Foreign Relations, Vol. 1, 6th ed., 2005, $42.50/$32
Paterson, Major Problems in American Foreign Relations: Documents and Essays, Vol. 1, 6th ed., 2005, $53/$39.75

450. History of American Foreign Relations Since 1914 (3 units)

Examines the pivotal role played by the United States in world affairs since WWI, focusing on America’s struggle with revolutionary movements in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Prerequisite: three units of any U.S. history course.

3 exams
Instructor: Michael Schaller, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Paterson, American Foreign Relations, Vol. 2, 6th ed., 2005, $59/$44.25
Paterson, Major Problems in American Foreign Relations, Vol. 2, 6th ed., 2005, $51.75/$39

452. American Ethnic History (3 units)

A history of the various ethnic minorities in America from Colonial times to the present, with emphasis on adjustment, acculturation and degrees of assimilation. Prerequisite: three units of any U.S. history course.

3 exams
Instructor: Sean Duffy, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Dinnerstein, et al., Natives and Strangers: A Multicultural History of Americans, 4th ed., 2003, $32.95/$24.75
Takai, A Larger Memory: A History of Our Diversity, with Voices, 1998, $15/$11.25
Roediger, The Wages of Whiteness: Race and the Making of the American Working Class, 1996, $19/$14.25
Lomawaima, They Called It Prairie Light: The Story of Chilocco Indian School, 1994, $14.95/$10.50
Malcolm X, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, 1992, $15/$11.25

464. History of Argentina (3 units)

Survey of Argentine history and culture from the colonial era to the present. Prerequisites: junior or senior status; three units of any lower-division Latin-American history course. (Identical to Latin American Studies 464.)

3 exams, 3 book reports
Instructor: Elena Jackson Albarrán, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Rock, Argentina, 1516-1987: From Spanish Colonization to Alfonsín, 1987, $24.95/$18.75
Lynch, Argentine Caudillo: Juan Manuel de Rosas, 2001, $19.95/$15
Plotkin (translated by Keith Zhniser), Mañana es San Perón: A Cultural History of Perón’s Argentina, 2003, $22.95/$17.25
Bouvard, Revolutionizing Motherhood: The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, 1994, $19.95/$15
Packet of readings, $7

467. Contemporary Latin America (3 units)

Revolution, social change and reaction in Latin America from 1930 to the present. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. (Identical to Latin American Studies 467.)

3 exams
Instructor: Elena Jackson Albarrán, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Chasteen, Born in Blood and Fire: A Concise History of Latin America, 2001, $42.75/$32
Hillman, Understanding Contemporary Latin America, 2nd ed., 2001, $25.50/$19.25
Chasteen and Tulchin, Problems in Modern Latin American History: A Reader, 1994, $21.95/$16.50

469. History of Women in Latin America (3 units)

Women’s history in Latin America from the Conquest to the present. Prerequisites: junior or senior status; three units of any lower-division Latin-American history or women’s studies course. (Identical to Latin American Studies 469.)

3 exams
Instructor: Elena Jackson Albarrán, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Yeager, Confronting Change, Challenging Tradition: Women in Latin American History, 1994, $67.50/$50.75
Socolow, The Women of Colonial Latin America, 2000, $18/$13.50
Packet of readings, $4
Recommended textbook reading: Chasteen, Born in Blood and Fire: A Concise History of Latin America, 2001, $42.75/$32

476. Modern China (3 units)

Survey of political, social, economic and cultural transformations undergone by China from ca. 1800 to the present. Provides students with a sense of both the major themes and the substance of the last two centuries of history of one of the world’s major civilizations, as well as a better understanding of China’s prominent position in the world today. (Identical to Chinese Studies 476.) Available through UA Correspondence only.

3 exams
Instructor: Charles Hedtke, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Meisner, Mao’s China and After: A History of the People’s Republic, 1999, $20/$15
Sheridan, China in Disintegration: The Republican Era in Chinese History 1912-1949, 1977, $20.50/$15.50

ITALIAN

101. Elementary Italian I (4 units)

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of Italian. (Does not count toward the Italian major or minor.) Student must have access to a computer with Internet connection and CD-ROM, an Italian dictionary, and a book for verb conjugation, such as 501 Italian Verbs, by John Colaneri and Vincent Luciani. Some assignments require Word or PowerPoint. Student is required to bring a portable CD player with earphones to each exam.

20 assignments, 2 midterms, final exam
Instructor: Nadia Moraglio, M.A.
Textbooks: Branciforte and Grassi, Parliamo Italiano! A Communicative Approach (includes workbook and audio program), 3rd ed., 2006, $161.75/$121.50
De Guili, Radio Lina, $12.75/$9.75

102. Elementary Italian II (4 units)

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of Italian, continuation. (Does not count toward the Italian major or minor.) Prerequisite: Italian 101 or placement. Student must have access to a computer with Internet connection and CD-ROM, an Italian dictionary, and a book for verb conjugation, such as 501 Italian Verbs, by John Colaneri and Vincent Luciani. Some assignments require Word or PowerPoint. Student is required to bring a portable CD player with earphones to each exam.

20 assignments, 2 midterms, final exam
Instructor: Nadia Moraglio, M.A.
Textbooks: Branciforte and Grassi, Parliamo Italiano! A Communicative Approach (includes workbook and audio program), 3rd ed., 2006, $161.75/$121.50
Degiulieral, Fantasmi, $14/$10.50

201. Intermediate Italian I (4 units)

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills. Prerequisite: Italian 102 or placement. Student must have access to a computer with Internet connection and CD-ROM. Some assignments require Word or PowerPoint. Student is required to bring a CD player with earphones to each exam.

18 assignments, 2 midterms, final
Instructor: Nadia Moraglio, M.A.
Textbooks: Tognozzi and Cavatorta, Ponti: Italiano Terzo Millennio (includes workbook and audio CDs), 2004, $122/$91.50
De Giuli and Naddeo, Opera, $14/$10.50
De Giuli and Naddeo, Piccole Storie d’Amore, $9.75/$7.50
Suggested additional resources: 100-level textbook for review, Italian dictionary, and a book for verb conjugation, such as 501 Italian Verbs, by John Colaneri and Vincent Luciani

202. Intermediate Italian II (4 units)

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills. Prerequisite: Italian 201 or placement. Student must have access to a computer with Internet connection and CD-ROM, Word or PowerPoint, and CD player with earphones for listening portion for each exam.

18 assignments, 2 midterms, final exam
Instructor: Nadia Moraglio, M.A.
Textbooks: Tognozzi and Cavatorta, Ponti: Italiano Terzo Millennio (includes workbook and audio CDs), 2004, $122/$91.50
De Giuli and Naddeo, Dolce Vita, $14/$10.50
De Giuli and Naddeo, Un’altra Vita, $14/$10.50
Suggested additional resources: 100-level textbook for review, Italian dictionary, and a book for verb conjugation, such as 501 Italian Verbs, by John Colaneri and Vincent Luciani

JUDAIC STUDIES

370A. History of the Jews: Modern Jewish History (3 units)

Survey of major political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in the history of Diaspora Jewry: Modern Jewish history. (Identical to History 370A, Religion 370A.)

4 exams
Instructor: Deborah Kaye, Ph.D.
Textbook: Rubenstein et al., The Jews in the Modern World: A History since 1750, 2002, $35/$26.25
Baldwin, Henry Ford and the Jews: The Mass Production of Hate, 2003, $19/$14.25

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370B. History of the Jews: The Jew in the Medieval World (to the 17th Century) (3 units)

Survey of major political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in the history of Diaspora Jewry: the Jew in the medieval world (to the 17th century).

4 exams
Instructor: Deborah Kaye, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Holtz, ed., Back to the Sources: Reading the Classic Jewish Texts, 1984, $16/$12
Gerber, The Jews of Spain, 1992, $21.50/$16.25
Israel, European Jewry in the Age of Mercantilism, 1550-1750, 3rd ed., 1998, $24.95/$18.75
Levine, Scattered Among the Peoples, 2004, $19.95/$15
Lewis, The Jews of Islam, 1984, $24.95/$18.75
Marcus, The Jew in the Medieval World, 2000, $19.95/$15
Stillman, The Jews of Arab Lands, 1979, $25.95/$19.50

New!
377. Modern Israel (3 units)

Evolution of the State of Israel from the rise of Zionism in 19th-century Europe to the present. Survey of the origins of the State of Israel, from the rise of Zionism in 19th-century Europe to the Declaration of the State of Israel in 1948. Evolution of the State of Israel from 1949 to the present. Emphasis on interactive generative processes and understanding of the interplay between past processes and present socio-political realities. (Identical to Near Eastern Studies 377, History 377, Political Science 377.)

3 exams
Instructor: Deborah Kaye, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Lacqueur, History of Zionism: From the French Revolution to the Establishment of the State of Israel, 2003,$16.95/$12.75
Mendes-Flohr and Reinharz, eds., Jew in the Modern World: A Documentary History, 2nd ed., 1995, $59.95/$45.00

MATHEMATICS

For most mathematics courses, your grade is based entirely on the final exam. Please contact the Correspondence Office for more information.

105. Mathematics in Modern Society (3 units)

The course will examine topics such as voting schemes, apportionment problems, network problems, critical paths, Fibonacci numbers, population models, symmetry, fractals, data analysis, probability and statistics. Prerequisite: acceptable score on the UA Math Readiness Test. Registration in Math courses numbered 125 or below, 160, and 263, requires all students, including transfer students with or without college level math credit, to take the UA Math Readiness Test. Does not prepare students for Math 110 or more advanced courses such as Calculus or Business Math.

14 assignments, midterm, final exam
Instructor: Deirdre Smith, M.S.
Textbook: Tannenbaum and Arnold, Excursions in Modern Mathematics, Second custom edition for The University of Arizona, $116/$87

110. College Algebra (4 units)

Topics include properties of functions and graphs, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications, sequences and series, and systems of equations. Course includes an integrated review of important concepts in intermediate algebra. Students are expected to have a graphing calculator; T1-82, 83, 85, or 86 are recommended. Calculators that perform symbolic manipulation are not allowed. (This includes the T1-89 and 92.) Prerequisite: acceptable score on the UA Math Readiness Test. Credit will not be given for this course if the student has credit in a higher level Math course; these students will be dropped. Students with unusual circumstances can petition the department for exemption from this rule. This policy does not infringe on the student’s rights granted by the university policy on repeating a course.

20 assignments, final exam
Instructor: David Lomen, Ph.D.
Textbook: Larson, College Algebra, 3rd ed., $74.50/$56

111. Plane Trigonometry (2 units)

Topics include right angle trigonometry, trigonometric functions and graphs, trig identities, inverse trig functions, law of sines, and law of cosines. Students are expected to have a graphing calculator. Not applicable to the mathematics major or minor. Students with credit in Math 120R or Math 120S obtain one unit of graduation credit for Math 111. Registration in math courses numbered 125 or below, 160, and 263, requires all students, including transfer students with or without college level math credit to take the UA Math Readiness Test. Credit will not be given for this course if the student has credit in a higher level math course; these students will be dropped from the course. Students with unusual circumstances can petition the Mathematics Department for exemption from this rule. This policy does not infringe on the student’s rights granted by the university policy on repeating a course. Formerly Math 118. Prerequisite: An acceptable score on the UA Math Readiness Test.

10 assignments, final exam
Instructor: David Lomen, Ph.D.
Textbook: Barnett, Trigonometry with Applications, 7th ed., $89/$66

113. Elements of Calculus (3 units)

Introductory topics in differential and integral calculus. Registration in Math courses numbered 125 or below, 160, 263, requires all students, including transfer students with or without college level math credit to take the UA Math Readiness Test. Formerly Math 123. Prerequisites Math 110 or acceptable score on UA Math Readiness Test. Credit allowed for only one of the following courses: Math 113, 124, or 125.

14 assignments, final exam
Instructor: Theodore Laetsch, Ph.D.
Textbook: Larson, Brief Calculus: An Applied Approach, 6th ed., 2003, $112.50/$92

120R. Calculus Preparation (4 units)

Review of algebra and trigonometry; study of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. For students who have high school credit in college algebra and trigonometry but have not attained a sufficient score on the UA Math Readiness Test to enter calculus. Students with credit in both Math 110/112 and Math 111 receive no credit for Math 120R. Students with credit in Math 111, but not Math 110/112, receive three units of graduation credit for Math 120R. Students with credit in Math 110/112 but not Math 111, will receive one unit of graduation credit for Math 120R. Registration in math courses numbered 125 or below, 160, and 263, requires all students, including transfer students with or without college level math credit, to take the UA Math Readiness Test. Credit will not be given for this course if the student has credit in a higher level math course; these students will be dropped from the course. Students with unusual circumstances can petition the Mathematics Department for exemption from this rule. This policy does not infringe on the student’s rights granted by the university policy on repeating a course. Prerequisite: An acceptable score on UA Math Readiness Test. Graphing calculator and access to the Internet are required for this course.

18 assignments, 2 exams
Instructor: Deirdre Smith, M.S.
Textbook: Connally, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, et al., Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 2nd ed., $128/$96

125. Calculus I (3 units)

An accelerated version of 124. Introduction to calculus with an emphasis on understanding and problem solving. Concepts are presented graphically and numerically, as well as algebraically. Elementary functions, their properties and uses in modeling; the key concepts of derivative and definite integral; techniques of differentiation, using the derivative to understand the behavior of functions; applications to optimization problems in physics, biology, and economics. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisite: acceptable score on the UA Math Readiness Test. Credit allowed for one of the following courses: Math 113, 124, or 125.

15 assignments, final exam
Instructor: David Lomen, Ph.D.
Textbook: Hughes-Hallet, Calculus, 4th ed., 2005, or Calculus Single and Multivariable, 4th ed., 2005, $156/$117
Optional textbook: Solutions Manual for Calculus $45.50/$34.25

129. Calculus II (3 units)

Continuation of Math 124 or 125. Techniques of symbolic and numerical integration, applications of the definite integral to geometry, physics, economics, and probability; differential equations from a numerical, graphical, and algebraic point of view; modeling using differential equations, approximations by Taylor series. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisite: Math 124 or 125. Credit allowed for only one of the following: Math 129 or Math 250A.

14 assignments, final exam
Instructor: David Lomen, Ph.D.
Textbook: Hughes-Hallet, Calculus, 4th ed., 2005, or Calculus Single and Multivariable, 4th ed., 2005, $156/$117
Optional: Solutions Manual for Calculus $45.50/$34.25

160. Basic Statistics (3 units)

Organizing data: displaying distributions, measures of center, measures of spread, scatterplots, correlation, regression, and their interpretation. Design of experiments: simple random samples and their sampling distribution, models from probability, normal distributions, and normal approximations. Statistical inference: confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, procedures and chi-square tests. Not intended for those who plan further studies in statistics. Registration in Math courses numbered 125 or below, 160, and 263, requires all students, including transfer students with or without college level math credit, to take the UA Mathematics Readiness Test. Prerequisites: Math 100/112 or an acceptable score on the UA Mathematics Readiness Test. Credit allowed for only one of the following: Math 160 or 263. All students are strongly encouraged to take Math 197A concurrently with Math 160. Please note: Assignments are to be scanned and submitted to the instructor via email for grading.

14 assignments, final exam
Instructor: Larry Wright, Ph.D.
Textbook: Moore, Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, 2nd ed., 2000, $110.50/$82.75

223. Vector Calculus (4 units)

Vectors, differential and integral calculus of several variables. Prerequisite: Math 129 or Math 250A.

20 assignments; final exam
Instructor: David Lomen, Ph.D.
Textbook: McCallum, Multivariable Calculus, 4th ed., 2005, $102.75/$77.25
Optional textbooks: McCallum, Calculus: Multivariable Student Solutions Manual, 4th ed., 2005, $40/$30

254. Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (3 units)

Solution methods for ordinary differential equations, qualitative techniques; includes matrix methods approach to systems of linear equations and series solutions. Credit allowed for Math 250B, 254, or 355. Prerequisite: Math 223.

15 assignments, final exam
Instructor: David Lomen, Ph.D.
Textbook: Lomen and Lovelock, Differential Equations: Graphics, Models, Data, 2nd ed., 1999, $129.50/$97.25
Lomen and Lovelock, Solutions Manual, 2nd ed., 1999, $52/$39 (optional)

263. Introduction to Statistics and Biostatistics (3 units)

Organization and summarization of data, concepts of probability, probability distributions of discrete and continuous random variables, point and interval estimation, elements of hypothesis testing, regression and correlation analysis, chi-square distribution and analysis of frequencies, introduction to analysis of variance as well as nonparametric statistics, with special emphasis on analysis of biological and clinical data. Prerequisite: Math 110/112 or an acceptable score on the UA Math Readiness Test. Credit allowed for one of the following courses: Math 160 or Math 263. Please note: Assignments are to be scanned and submitted to the instructor via email for grading.

14 assignments, final exam
Instructor: Larry Wright, Ph.D.
Textbook: Moore and McCabe, Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, 5th ed., 2003, $129/$97

NEAR EASTERN STUDIES

379. The Ottoman Turkish Empire (3 units)

A survey of Ottoman history noting its expansion into Europe and the Middle East and its political and social institutions. (Identical to History 379.)

1 assignment, 5 exams
Instructor: Andrea Giacomuzzi, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Goffman, The Ottoman Empire and Early Modern Europe, 2002, $24.99
Peirce, The Imperial Harem: Women and Sovereignty in the Ottoman Empire, 1993, $39.95
Additional course material available online

PHARMACOLOGY

445. Drugs of Abuse (3 units)

Pharmacology and toxicology of abused drugs, with emphasis on mechanisms of drug action, theories of addiction, involvement of AIDS and the immune system, and treatment approaches. Available through Correspondence only.

5 exams
Instructor: Edward Bilsky, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Ray, Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior, 7th ed., 1996, $62.75/$47
Packet of readings, $8.50

PHYSICS

102. Introductory Physics I (3 units)

Designed for liberal arts and life science majors with no calculus background. Survey of the basic fields of physics, with emphasis on applications to other fields and historical development. Class covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Students needing a laboratory credit (which is determined by your major requirements) should co-register with Physics 181. Prerequisites: placement into college algebra or equivalent. Credit will be allowed for only one of the following sequences of courses: Physics 102-103-181-182, 131-132-181-182, 141-142-241-242, 151-152-251-252.

15 assignments, 4 exams
Instructor: Bennett Kalafut, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Walker, Physics, 3rd ed., 2007, $153.50/$115.25
Suggested textbook: McDermott, Tutorials in Introductory Physics (Set), 2002, $34.50/$25.75

103. Introductory Physics II (3 units)

Continuation of 102. Class covers optics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Prerequisite: Physics 102; lecture-lab combination requires co-registration with Physics 182. Credit will be allowed for only one of the following sequences of courses: Physics 102-103-181-182, 131-132-181-182, 141-142-241-242, 151-152-251-252.

15 assignments, 4 exams
Instructor: Elizabeth Wommer, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Cutnell, Physics, 5th ed., 2001, $146.75/$110

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131. Introductory Physics with Calculus I (4 units)
Designed for liberal arts and life science majors with calculus background. Principles of kinematics, dynamics, wave motion and acoustics, thermodynamics. Students needing a laboratory credit (which is determined by your major requirements) should co-register with Physics 181. Prerequisites: Math 124 or Math 125; concurrent registration, Math 129. Credit will be allowed for only one of the following sequences of courses; Physics 102-103-181-182, 131-132-181-182, 141-142-241-242, 151-152-251-252.

15 assignments, 4 exams
Instructor: Elizabeth Wommer, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Young and Freedman, University Physics for Modern Physics, 11th ed., 2003, $170.75/$128.25

New!
132. Introductory Physics with Calculus II (4 units)
Designed for liberal arts and life science majors with calculus background. Electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, optical instruments, atomic and nuclear physics. Students needing a laboratory credit (which is determined by your major requirements) should co-register with Physics 182. Prerequisites: Math 129, Physics 131. Credit will be allowed for only one of the following sequences of courses; Physics 102-103-181-182, 131-132-181-182, 141-142-241-242, 151-152-251-252.

14 assignments and 4 exams
Instructor: Elizabeth Wommer, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Young and Freedman, University Physics for Modern Physics, 11th ed., 2003, $170.75/$128.25

PLANT PATHOLOGY

305. Introductory Plant Pathology (3 units)
Available only on the Internet

Detailed study of representative plant diseases with emphasis on basic concepts of diagnosis, cause, epidemiology, and control. Prerequisites: Molecular and Cellular Biology 181R. (Identical to Microbiology 305.)

12 assignments, 3 exams
Instructor: Michael Matheron, Ph.D.
Textbook: Agrios, Plant Pathology, 5th ed., 2005, $83.95/$63
Additional course material available online

POLITICAL SCIENCE

201. American National Government (3 units)

General survey of the constitutional bases, organization, and functioning of the American national government; recent and current trends. Meets federal portion of the Arizona Certification teacher requirements. Approved as General Education Tier Two, Individuals and Societies. Prerequisites: two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (Individuals and Societies 101, 102, 103, 104).

3 exams, term paper
Instructor: To be announced
Textbook: Wilson and DiIulio, American Government: The Essentials, 2004, $80.75/$60.50

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

202. International Relations (3 units)

Study of the international system, its actors and their capabilities; ends and means of foreign policy; international tension, conflict, and cooperation. Approved as Tier Two, Individuals and Societies. Prerequisites: two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (Individuals and Societies 101, 102, 103, 104).

3 exams, paper
Instructor: Doug Davis, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Kegley, World Politics: Trend and Transformation, 11th ed., 2007, $98.75/$74.25

204. Comparative Politics (3 units)

Survey of the major political systems and analysis of comparative political concepts, with a view to preparation for more advanced study. Approved as Tier Two, Individuals and Societies. Prerequisites: two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (Individuals and Societies 101, 102, 103, 104).

15 assignments, final exam
Instructor: Padmini D. Coopamah, Ph.D. candidate
Textbook: Almond, Comparative Politics Today, 7th ed., updated, 2003, $84/$63
One selection from list of readings

210. U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3 units)

This course will review the U.S. and Arizona Constitution, and will meet state teacher certification requirements.

4 exams
Instructor: Ethan Orr
Textbooks: McClory, Understanding the Arizona Constitution, 2001, $15.95/$12
The following required items are available at the UA BookStores and on the Internet for download:
The Arizona Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation

214. Arizona Government (1 unit)

Historical background, theory, structure, powers, interrelationships, and functions of the system of state and local government based on the Arizona Constitution. This course meets the Arizona Constitution requirement for teacher certification. Available through Correspondence only.

2 exams
Instructor: Ethan Orr, MPA
Textbooks: McClory, Understanding the Arizona Constitution, 2001, $15.95/$12
The Arizona Constitution, 2003, $3.25/$2.50; also available online at: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/const/constitution2000.pdf

230. American State and Local Government (3 units)

General survey of state and local government; recent and current trends. This course meets the Arizona Constitution requirement for teacher certification. Internet access required.

3 exams
Instructor: To be announced
Textbook: Dye, Politics and Policy in States and Communities, 11th ed., 2003, $91.75/$69

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

330. Minority Groups and American Politics (3 units)

Political problems of the poor; analysis of systematic poverty in the U.S. and theories of causation; selected policy problems: education, housing, job training, enforcement of antidiscrimination statutes; future of “power” movements. (Identical to Africana Studies 330 and Mexican American Studies 330.) Approved as General Education Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western Area Studies. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE). Suggested prerequisite: Political Science 201.

3 exams, research paper
Instructor: To be announced
Textbooks: McClain and Stewart, Can We All Get Along: Racial and Ethnic Minorities in American Politics, 4th ed., 2006, $22/$16.50
Selections from the CQ Researcher, Issues in Race, Ethnicity, and Gender, 2nd edition, $35.95/$27
Valencia, Garcia, Flores, & Juarez, Mexican Americans and the Law, 2004, $15.95/$12
Course Packet, $53.75 (new only)

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

332. Politics of the Mexican-American Community (3 units)

Political structure and processes of the Mexican-American community, with emphasis on history, schooling, political behavior, and class; future trends; bibliography. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE). Approved as General Education Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western Area Studies. (Identical to: Mexican American Studies 332.)

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

335. Gender and Politics (3 units)

Examination of politics through the lens of gender hierarchy. Emphasis on how constrictions of masculinity and femininity shape and are shaped by interacting economic, political and ideological practices. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE).

12 assignments and final exam
Instructor: To be announced
Textbooks: Peterson and Runyan, Global Gender Issues, 2nd edition, 1999, $36/$27
Mies, Patriarchy & Accumulation on a World Scale, 1998, $22.50/$17
Packet of Readings, $70.75

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

360. International Political Economy (3 units)

Analysis of politics of international economics and, to a lesser extent, of the economic determinants of international politics. Survey of the history of international political economy and theories that seek to explain it. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Prerequisites: satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Political Science 202.

3 exams, 1 paper
Instructor: Doug Davis, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Balaam, Introduction to International Political Economy, 2nd ed., 2001, $66.50/$49.75
Gilpin, The Challenge of Global Capitalism, 2000, $29.95/$22.50
Collier, Globalization, Growth, and Poverty, 2002, $27.50/$20.75

431. Political Culture and the Dynamics of Change in American Society (3 units)

Examination of the manner in which attitudes about politics and political problems are acquired from exposure to music and television, and the manner in which such attitudes lead to political action. Prerequisite: Political Science 201.

3 exams, research paper
Instructor: To be announced
Textbooks: Huntington, American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony, 1983, $20.95/$15.75
McClain and Stewart, Can We All Get Along: Racial and Ethnic Minorities in American Politics, 3rd ed., 2002, $30/$22.50
Takaki, From Different Shores: Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in America, 1994, $25/$18.75
Wiebe, Self-Rule: A Cultural History of American Democracy, 1995, $21/$15.75

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

435. Public Opinion and Voting Behavior (3 units)

Attitude and opinion formation and socialization; public opinion in the political process; the relationship between attitudes, opinion, and voting behavior in American politics. Prerequisite: Political Science 201.

10 assignments, research paper, 2 exams
Instructor: To be announced
Textbooks: Larson, Public Opinion Using MicroCase® Explorit, 2003, $38.75 (includes MicroCase® Explorit CD)
Flanigan and Zingale, Political Behavior of the American Electorate, 10th ed., 2002, $41.75/$31.50
Glynn, Herbst, O’Keefe, Shapiro, Public Opinion, 1999, $46/$34.50

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

443. Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics (3 units)

Surveys the Leninist system and the transition to post-Soviet institutions and norms. Focus on decision-making and models of autocracy and pluralism. Particular attention to Russia, but overview of other post-Soviet successor states. Analysis of President Vladimir Putin’s policy initiatives since 2000 and Russia’s ongoing evolution toward a democratic political system and market economy. This is a Writing Emphasis course. Prerequisites: satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Political Science 202. (Identical to Russian and Soviet Studies 443.)

3 exams
Instructor: John “Pat” Willerton, Ph.D.
Textbooks: McAuley, Soviet Politics 1917-1991, 1992, $27.95/$21
White, Pravda, and Getelman, Developments in Russian Politics, 6th ed., 2005, $22.95/$17.25

451. Soviet and Post-Soviet Foreign Policy (3 units)

Surveys traditional Soviet foreign policy, Gorba-chevian “new thinking,” and post-Soviet policy directions. Attention to decision-making process and Soviet and post-Soviet relations with European, North American, and Third World countries. Focus on Russia with overview of other post-Soviet successor states’ foreign policies. Examination of Russia’s new security and foreign policy calculations under President Vladimir Putin, especially in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks and global war against terrorism. This is a Writing Emphasis course. Prerequisites: satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Political Science 202. (Identical to Russian and Soviet Studies 451.)

3 exams
Instructor: John “Pat” Willerton, Ph.D.
Textbook: Donaldson and Noggee, The Foreign Policy of Russia: Changing Systems, Enduring Interests, 3rd ed., 2005, $34.95/$26.25
Ivanov, The New Russian Diplomacy, 2002, $22.95/$17.25

New!
452. Politics in the European Union (3 units)
Available only on the Internet

Offers a comprehensive survey of the history, institutions, and functioning of the European Union. Prerequisite: Political Science 204. Student must have access to the Internet for online readings.

5 exams
Instructor: Paulette Kurzer, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Nugent, The Government and Politics of the European Union, 2006, $27.95/$21
Bell, Twentieth Century Europe, 2006, $19.95/$15

PSYCHOLOGY

101. Introduction to Psychology (3 units)

Only for students who have not taken the psychology section of Individuals and Societies 101. In the absence of Individuals and Societies 101, this course is required for admission to all other psychology courses. See University General Education, Tier One. Survey of psychology including history, systems, and methods; structure and functions of the nervous and endocrine systems; learning; motivation and emotion; perception; memory; thought and language; personality; development; social cognition and behavior; psychopathology and psychotherapy.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Myers, Psychology, 7th ed., 2004, $110/$82.50
Set of CDs available at the Correspondence Office; $50 plus $5 shipping and handling

216. Psychology of Gender (3 units)

Analysis of gender differences and their sources in biology and culture. (Identical to Women’s Studies 216.)

12 assignments, 3 exams
Instructor: Kathryn Black, Ph.D.
Textbook: Lips, Sex and Gender: An Introduction, 5th ed., 2005, $74.75/$56

230. Psychological Measurement and Statistics (3 units)

Measurement, quantitative description, and statistical inference as applied to psychological variables. Prerequisites: Psychology 101 or Individuals and Societies 101; Math 110 or consent of instructor. Calculator required.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Gravetter, Statistics for Behavioral Sciences, 7th ed., 2007, $119/$89.25
Set of CDs available at the Correspondence Office, $50 plus $5 shipping and handling.

240. Developmental Psychology (3 units)

Survey of research and theory in child development. Examines age-related change in the social, emotional, cognitive, and linguistic domains from infancy to adolescence. Emphasizes the exploration of the empirical literature in psychology, biology, and social science as it relates to developmental issues.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Shaffer, Developmental Psychology, 5th ed., 1999, $90.75/$68

254. Psychology of Love and Spirituality (3 units)

Introduction to theory and research on the psychology of love and spirituality with applications to mental, physical, and spiritual health.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Sternberg, Psychology of Love, 1988, $27/$20.25

290B. Research Methods (3 units)

Open to non-majors. Non-majors will gain experience in a range of psychological research methods. Prerequisites: Psychology 101 or Individuals and Societies 101, Psychology 230 or Sociology 274. Open to non-psychology majors only.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Ray, Methods Toward a Science Behavior and Experience, 8th ed., 2006, $138/$103.50
Set of CDs available at the Correspondence Office; $50, plus $5 shipping and handling

302. Introduction to Biopsychology (3 units)

Survey of the basic principles of nervous system function in relation to perception, learning, memory, emotion, and thinking. Prerequisite: Psychology 290A or 290B.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Kalat, Biological Psychology, 9th ed., 2007, $141.75/$106.50

325. Cognitive Psychology (3 units)

Introduction to the experimental analysis of the information processing systems underlying human cognition, language, and memory. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or Individuals and Societies 101.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Galotti, Cognitive Psychology In and Out of the Laboratory, 3rd ed., 2004, $107.50/$80.75

329. Sensation and Perception (3 units)

Introduction to research concerning how we perceive the external world through our senses of vision, audition, smell, taste, and touch, with emphasis on vision. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or Individuals and Societies 101.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Coren, Sensation and Perception, 5th ed., 1999, $104/$78

340. Introduction to Cognitive Development (3 units)

Introduction to the development of cognition, intelligence, and language from conception to adolescence. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Prerequisites: satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Psychology 101 or Individuals and Societies 101.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Bjorklund, Children’s Thinking, 3rd ed., 2000, $68/$51

352. Personality (3 units)

Basic concepts and issues in personality theory and research; approaches to personality description and assessment. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or Individuals and Societies 101.

Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

358. Psychology of Consciousness (3 units)

Introduction to theory and research on both normal and altered states of consciousness, from a natural science and cognitive psychology viewpoint. Topics reviewed include philosophical foundations, brain systems and consciousness, introspection, sleep and dreaming, hypnosis, meditation, and psychedelic drugs. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Prerequisites: satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Psychology 290A or 290B. (Identical to Arizona International College: Social Studies 358.) Internet access required.

3 exams, journal
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Wallace, Consciousness and Behavior, 4th ed., 1999, $69/$51.75
3 CDs available at the Correspondence Office; $50, plus $5 shipping and handling

360. Social Psychology (3 units)

Introduction to the major theories and research findings of social psychology. Specific topics covered in the class include the self, social cognition, attitudes, interpersonal relations, group processes, prejudice, and aggression. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or Individuals and Societies 101 or 8 units of biology lab science.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Myers, Social Psychology, 7th ed., 2002, $112.50/$84.25
3 CDs available at the Correspondence Office; $50, plus $5 shipping and handling

364. Human Sexuality (3 units)

Social-psychological and developmental aspects of human sexuality. Examples of topics include: courtship, pregnancy and delivery, sexual health, and sex education.

12 assignments, 3 exams
Instructor: Kathryn Black, Ph.D.
Textbook: Strong, Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America, 2008, 6th ed., $96/$72

375. Industrial-Organizational Psychology (3 units)

Application of the principles of psychology to industrial and social organizations, including personnel, human factors, and organizational and consumer psychology. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or Individuals and Societies 101.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Schultz, Psychology of Work Today, 9th ed., 2006, $121/$90.75
Required CDs available at the Correspondence Office; $50, plus $5 shipping and handling

381. Abnormal Psychology (3 units)

Survey of the symptoms and syndromes of abnormal behavior with emphasis on a scientific, empirical view; primary focus is the description of various symptoms and diagnosis of illness. Research and theories concerning etiology and treatment also will be briefly covered. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or Individuals and Societies 101.

Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.

Currently on hold. Please contact the Correspondence office for availability.

383. Health Psychology (3 units)

The relationship of health to mental and behavioral processes. Illnesses and medical treatment from the standpoint of psychology. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or Individuals and Societies 101. Students must have access to Internet.

3 exams, journal
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Taylor, Health Psychology, 6th ed., 2006, $131.75/$99
2 CDs available at the Correspondence Office; $40, plus $5 shipping and handling.

456. Psychology of Death and Loss (3 units)

Basic concepts in the psychology of death and loss, with emphasis on both the adjustment to death and loss, and the underlying phenomenal, humanistic, and current social considerations. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE). Internet access required.

3 exams, journal
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Marrone, Death, Mourning, and Caring, 1997, $101/$75.75
Packet of readings available at UA BookStores, $10

459. Adult Development and Aging (3 units)

Change and continuity in cognition, personality, and adjustment during adulthood with emphasis on aging processes and late life. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Prerequisites: satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); Psychology 290A or 290B. (Identical to Gerontology 459.) Internet access required.

3 exams, Journal
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
Textbook: Bee & Bjorklund, The Journey of Adulthood (5th Ed), 2004, $109/$81.75

478. Sleep and Sleep Disorders (3 units)

Topics include sleep-wake rhythms, sleep deprivation, dreams and the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Prerequisites: Psychology 230 and 302. Internet access required.

3 exams
Instructor: Victor Shamas, Ph.D.
No textbook required

RUSSIAN AND SLAVIC STUDIES

Important: Russian 101A, 101B, 201A, and 201B are divided into two syllabi of two units each. You may register for two units at a time. If enrolling for both sections at the same time, extension and drop/add fees apply per each section.

101A. Elementary Russian I (4 units)

This course is for the student with no previous experience in Russian. It is equivalent to the first semester of the first year Russian on the University of Arizona campus. Student must have access to a CD player.

13 assignments, final exam (first syllabus)
10 assignments, final exam (second syllabus)
Instructor: Delbert Phillips, Ph.D.
Textbook: Novak, Living Language Ultimate Russian: Beginner-Intermediate, (includes CDs), 2004, $79.95/$60

101B. Elementary Russian II (4 units)

This course is equivalent to the second semester of the first year Russian on the University of Arizona campus. For the student with some knowledge of Russian. Prerequisite: Russian 101A or equivalent. Student must have access to a CD player.

10 assignments, final exam (each syllabus)
Instructor: Delbert Phillips, Ph.D.
Textbook: Novak, Living Language Ultimate Russian: Beginner-Intermediate, (includes CDs), 2004, $79.95/$60

201A. Intermediate Russian I (4 units)

This course is equivalent to the first semester of the second year of Russian on the University of Arizona campus. Prerequisite: Russian and Slavic Languages 101B or equivalent. Student must have access to a CD player.

10 assignments, final exam (each syllabus)
Instructor: Delbert Phillips, Ph.D.
Textbook: Novak, Living Language Ultimate Russian: Beginner-Intermediate, (includes CDs), 2004, $79.95/$60

201B. Intermediate Russian II (4 units)

This course is equivalent to the second semester of the second year of Russian on the University of Arizona campus. Prerequisite: Russian and Slavic Languages 201A or equivalent. Student must have access to a CD player.

13 assignments, final exam (each syllabus)
Instructor: Delbert Phillips, Ph.D.
Textbook: Novak, Living Language Ultimate Russian: Beginner-Intermediate, (includes CDs), 2004, $79.95/$60

301A. Third Year Russian: Advanced Grammar and Composition (3 units)

This course is equivalent to the first semester of the third year of Russian on the University of Arizona campus. Prerequisite: Russian and Slavic Languages 201B or equivalent.

20 assignments, midterm and final exam.
Instructor: Delbert Phillips, Ph.D.
Textbooks: Blanshei, Living Language, Ultimate Russian Advanced (includes CDs), 2003, $79.95/$60
Akunin, Azazel, 2003. Available at the Correspondence Office; $35, plus $5 shipping and handling.

301B. Third Year Russian: Advanced Grammar and Composition (3 units)

This course is equivalent to the second semester of the third year of Russian on the University of Arizona campus. Prerequisite: Russian and Slavic Languages 301A or equivalent.

20 assignments, midterm and final exam.
Instructor: Delbert Phillips, Ph.D.
Textbook: Blanshei, Living Language, Ultimate Russian Advanced (includes CDs), 2003, $79.95/$60
Akunin, Azazel, 2003. Available at the Correspondence Office; $35, plus $5 shipping and handling.

SOCIOLOGY

101. Introduction to Sociology (3 units)

Sociological concepts and principles, with special reference to contemporary society.

4 exams
Instructor: James Roebuck, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Newman, Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, 5th ed., 2004, $53.95/$40.50
Newman and Obrien, Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life – Readings, 2004, $49/$36.75

189. World Population (3 units)
Available only on the Internet

Basic concepts of population studies; analysis of social trends, problems and solutions in relation to environmental factor, with reference to both advanced and developing nations. Student must have access to the Internet for online readings.

4 assignments, 4 exams
Instructor: Daniel Duerr, Ph.D. candidate
Textbooks: Weeks, Population: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues, 2008, $134.75/$101.25

260. Ethnic Relations in the United States (3 units)
Available only on the Internet

Analysis of minority relations and mass movements in urban society; trends in the modern world, with special reference to present-day race problems and social conflict. Prerequisite: two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (Individuals and Societies 101, 102, 103, 104). (Identical to Africana Studies 260.) Approved as Tier Two, Individuals and Societies. Approved as Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western Area Studi