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Early Start Freshman participants will not be registered for summer classes until arriving on campus. You will attend the day-long Friday, June 20 orientation prior to the start of summer to receive advising, take placement tests, etc. You will be registered for summer classes during this orientation. The following information about summer class offerings is provided so that you know ahead what options are available to you.

Click on the Course Call # to go to the Summer Sessions Schedule of Classes for scheduled dates, times, and enrollments in the class. (Please note that many of the following classes have multiple sections of the class scheduled, offering you a variety of options for selecting a preferred time of day or for selecting first or second session. First session courses are 10,000 series and second session courses are 40,000 series.) This chart provides an explanation for some of the information in the following list of classes.

Course Numbering System:
The course number (151, in the example above) indicates the student classification for which the course is primarily intended. For example:

100-299 Undergraduate General Program
300-499 Undergraduate Advanced or Specialized Program

Credit Hours:
Ohio University is on the quarter-hour system. Each university course credit value in quarter hours is indicated in parentheses after the course number in the course listings.

General Education Requirements:
Some courses satisfy the General Education Requirements for Ohio University students. These courses are indicated in the course description with the "Tier" designation in parentheses after the number of credit hours.

Courses that satisfy the Tier I Quantitative Skills requirement are marked (1M); those that satisfy the Tier I English composition requirement are marked (1E) for freshman composition or (1J) for junior composition.

Courses that satisfy the Tier II Breadth of Knowledge requirements are marked (2A) applied science and technology, (2C) cross-cultural perspectives, (2H) humanities and fine arts, (2N) natural sciences and mathematics, and (2S) social sciences.

Courses that satisfy the Tier III Synthesis requirement are marked (T3).

Course Selections:

COURSE SELECTIONS ARE FROM 2008 (PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES)

11002
or
11003
ACCT 101 (4)    Financial Accounting   First Session
Prereq: Math placement level 1 or higher.  Introduction to the accounting process and external financial reporting. Introduction to compound interest concepts.
           
11000 AAS 150 (5) (2H)   Intro to Black Media   First Session
Historical analysis of images of blacks in cinema, radio, and television programming; origin and development of stereotypes; relationship of these images to societal developments; examination of alternatives.
           

40000

AAS 254 (5)  

History Injustice in US

  Second Session
Critical analysis of problems in the U.S. Special attention given to (1) education, (2) voting, (3) social services, (4) fair housing, and (5) legal system.
           
11012
or
40014
ANTH 101(5) (2C)   Introduction to Cultural Anthropolgy   First or Second Session
Students learn about the core concepts used in cultural anthropology and how anthropologists study human cultures and societies. Consideration is given to the relevance of anthropological theories, methods, and ethics in the context of contemporary culture change, taking into account processes of colonialism, globalization, and development. Students gain an appreciation of the broader goals of cultural anthropology, namely to record and attempt to represent the multitude of other voices and perceptions as well as to develop a fundamental respect for human diversity.
           
11644 ANTH 201 (5) (2N)   Introduction to Biological Anthropology   First Session
Evolutionary theory; primates; fossil record of human evolution; mechanics of evolution; human variation. Fulfills Tier II Natural Science requirement.
           
11014
or
40464
ART 113 (4)   Three Dimensional Studies   First or Second Session
Studio projects in 3 dimensions exploring ordered and dynamic interactions of mass, plane, volume, and space. Introduction to processes and media. Not open to jr or sr art majors.
           
11015 ART 114 (4)   Digital Visualizing   First Session
Prereq: fr or soph only.  Studio Foundation course that explores art and design issues through use of digital equipment. Not open to jr or sr art majors.
           
40037 BIOL 101 (5) (2N)   Principles of Biology   Second Session
Designed for nonscience majors. Principles of cell biology, physiology, ecology, genetics, and evolution. No credit for 101 and either BIOS 170 or PBIO 110.
           
11041 BIOS 100 (4) (2N)   The Animal Kingdom   First Session
For nonmajors. A broad survey of all of the major groups of animals. Aspects of the biology, reproduction, ecology, and evolution of the animal phyla. Credit not allowed for both 100 and 173.
           
11042 BIOS 103 (5) (2N)   Human Biology   First Session
Designed for nonscience majors. Humans as biological organisms: our origins, ecology, and inheritance; and functioning of our body systems.
           
11043 BIOS 130 (5) (2N)   Human Anatomy and Physics I   First Session
Introduction to the structure and function of the human body in the study of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems. Cat used for dissection. 3 lec, 4 lab.
           
40040 BIOS 221 (4) (2A)   Microbes & Humans   Second Session
For non-majors. A good introduction to microbiology for allied health fields. Introduction to the history and life of microorganisms with an emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Discussion of the interaction between humans and microbes including vaccines, antibiotics, biotechnology, immunity, disease transmission and food spoilage. Overview of infectious diseses affecting human organ sustems. Application of concepts through reading on current topics.
           
40039 BIOS 220 (4) (2A)   Conservation and Biodiversity   Second Session
Designed for nonscience majors. Introduces the student to the modern field of conservation biology and the role of genetics, ecology, life history, and biogeography in the preservation and maintenance of biodiversity. Case studies of endangered animal and plant species will be highlighted.
           
40069

CLAR 211 (4) (2S)

  Greek Archaeology   Second Session
Provides an introduction to Greek society as known from archaeology; covers the period from the Minoan and Mycenaean Bronze Age to Hellenistic times. Topics include the initial development of civilization in Greece and its rebirth after the Dark Ages, the continuing interchange of ideas between the Near East and Greece, the development of architectural styles and building complexes, and the role of public art in the propaganda of a city. Emphasis is on the use of archaeology to interpret the social development of the Greeks.
           
11081 CLAS 231 (4) (2H)   Human Aspirations    First Session
A study of the hopes and goals that shaped the lives of individuals and societies in the ancient Western tradition. Topics include financial success, respect, pleasure, wisdom, national well-being, and salvation of the soul. Involves extensive reading of Greek and Latin literature in English translation.
           
40070 CLAS 311 (4)   Greek Gods and Heros    Second Session
A survey of the history, literature, and values of the Greek Heroic period: Mycenaean heroes (Achilles, Agamemnon, Ajax, Odysseus, Jason, etc.), and the Epic tradition (Homer, Hesiod, Apollonius) who passed on their stories to later generations of Greeks.
           
11607 CLWR 181 (4) (2H)   Intro to Religion   First Session
Definition of religion and analysis of its various aspects including ritual, social, experiential, and symbolic.
           
40462 CLWR 221 (4)   Religious Beliefs   Second Session
Introduction to serious, informed discussion of basic intellectual issues in religious belief.
           

11082, 11083, 40071,
or 40072

COMS 101 (4) (2H)   Fundamentals of Human Communication   First or Second Session
Introductory analysis of oral communication in human relationships with focus on variety of contexts including dyadic, small group, and public communication experiences. Serves as survey of human communication processes.
           
11084, 11085,
40073,
or
40074
COMS 103 (4)   Public Speaking   First or Second Session
Principles of public speaking, practice in presenting informative and persuasive speeches with emphasis on communicative process.
           
11086
or
40075
COMS 110 (4)   Communication Between Cultures   First or Second Session
The purpose of this course is to explore the role of communication in understanding, accepting, and appreciating cultural differences. Students in this course will understand that culture includes not only issues of nationality, ethnicity, and race, but also gender, socioeconomic status, age, etc. Using a number of co-cultural, cross-cultural, and intercultural examples, students will eplore how communication is a key component of bridging cultural differences.
           

11186,
11187,
11188,
11623,

11624
11625,

or 40155

ENG 151 (5) (1E)   Writing and Rhetoric I   First or Second Session
Practice in composing and revising expository essays which are well organized, logically coherent, and effective for their purpose and audience. Topics from personal experience or nonfiction reading.
           
11219 FR 111 (4)   Elementary French   First Session
Beginning course of 3-qtr, 1st yr sequence. Basic grammatical concepts and patterns. Emphasis on development of reading, listening comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Basic text and workbook used. Lab required.
           
41223 GEOG 101 (5) (2N)   Physical Geography   Second Session
Systematic survey of temperature, precipitation, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, and global systems of climate, soils, natural vegetation, and landforms.
           
40190 GEOG 121 (4) (2S)   Human Geography   Second Session
Examination of spatial dimensions of culture, emphasizing patterns of selected cultural elements--language, religion, population, settlement, political and economic landscapes, and human/environment interactions.
           
11224
GEOG 132 (4) (2S)   Industrial World   First Session
Survey of selected geographic themes: development; people and resources; human and physical environments; and cultural patterns in Anglo-America, Western and Eastern Europe, the former USSR, Japan, and Australia.
           
11225
or 40191
GEOG 201 (4) (2A)   Environmental Geography   First or Second Session
Geographic survey of environmental changes caused by human activities. Focus on resource availability and use, pollution of air, water, and biosphere, energy problems, interactions of humans with plant and animal communities.
           
10196 GEOL 101 (5) (2N)   Intro to Geology   Second Session
Nature and distribution of earth materials and their utilization as natural resources; discussion of earth structure, earthquakes, mountain building, and continental drift; development of landscapes. Must also schedule the Lab, Call #11565
           
11231 GEOL 120 (4) (2N)   The Mobile Earth   First Session
An examination of the earth's dynamic systems including continental drift, sea floor spreading, mountain building, volcanic activity, and earthquakes, and their explanation in terms of plate tectonic theory. Intended for both science and nonscience majors seeking a nontechnical overview of plate-tectonics. 4 lec.
           
40198 GEOL 208 (4) (2N)   Geology of the Solar System   Second Session
Students can experience the thrill of geologic exploration of solid planets and moons in the solar system through the study of samples and knowledge obtained by manned and robotic spacecraft missions. This course focuses on changing perceptions and advancement of knowledge with each new mission and discovery.
           
11232
GEOL 231 (4) (2A)   Water & Pollution   First Session
The interrelationship between geologic and hydrologic principles and technology as they relate to the use of water resources and the environmental problems associated with its pollution.
           
55502 HCFN 128 (4) (2A)   Intro to Nutrition   First Session
Nutrients, their food sources and functions in body, application to planning adequate diet through life cycle.
           
11255 HLTH 202 (4) (2A)   Intro to Health and Lifestyle Choices   First Session
Practices and appreciation of means whereby health of individual and group may be maintained.
           
11256 HLTH 204 (4)   Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs   First Session
Presents basic pharmacology and toxicology of common drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and consequences of their abuse.
           
11257 HLTH 205 (4)   Prevent HIV & STI's   First Session
Examines the signs and symptons, methods of transmission, treatment, and prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Emphasis on education as a means to reduce the risks of becoming infected.
           
40224 HSLS 107 (2)   Voice and Articulation   Second Session
Designed to help students recognize, evaluate, and compensate for or improve speech production characteristics.
           
40225 HSLS 108 (5) (2A)   Intro to Communication Disorders   Second Session
Introduction to the field of human communication disorders, including disorders of hearing, speech, and language.
           
40204
HIST 122 (4) (2H)   West Heritage: Medieval Legacy   Second Session
Discussion of period from decline of Roman Empire to the Renaissance focusing on development of Judaeo-Christian traditions, concept of civilization, and emergent individualism. Important subtopics include growth of universities, chivalry, scholasticism, and humanism.
           
11647 HIST 123 (4)  (2H)    Western Heritage: Modernity   First Session
Major intellectual currents and cultural results from time of Renaissance to present examined in humanistic perspective. Included are such topics as origins of modern philosophy, languages, revolutions, political ideologies, and cultural pluralism.
           
11247 HIST 132 (4) (2C)   Intro to Non-Western History Before 1750: Cross-Cultural Perspectives   First Session
Introduces cross-cultural perspectives in nonWestern history. Focus is on the major themes in human development, such as the history of the rise of civilization, world religions, and trading systems.
           

40205
HIST 133 (4) (2C)   Non-Western History since 1750   Second Session
Introduces cross-cultural perspectives in non-Western history. Focus is on the major themes in human development, such as the rise of nationalism, modernization, and Westernization, in order to understand the nature of global and cultural interaction in the modern era.
           
11280 ISE 200 (4)   Intro to Computers & IE   First Session
This course will introduce students to software tools that can be applied to solving a variety of systems engineering problems and presenting data and results. These tools will include word processing, spreadsheets, automation scripting languages, and personal database systems. They will be applied to solve engineering problems for systems, including topics such as optimization, data management and analysis, integration of models, tools, and data.
           
11331 JOUR 105 (4) (2S)   Intro to Mass Communication   First Session
All forms of mass communication, including newspapers, magazines, radio-television, book publishing, public relations, advertising, and photojournalism. Begins with analysis of communication process and ends with media career opportunities.
           
11332
or
40239
JOUR 133 (4)   Precision Language   First or Second Session
Intensive in grammar, punctuation, syntax, and usage in contexts designed especially for future journalists. Extensive attention to media examples. No credit if 133A. Either 133 or 133A satisfies journalism core requirement.
           
11333,
11334,
11335,
or
11336
JOUR 221 (5)   Graphics of Communication   First Session
Creative and practical aspects of typography, layout, and design of printed communication.
           
11373 MATH 101 (4) (0M)   Basic Mathematics   First Session
Prerequisite: MATH PLACEMENT LEVEL DEV1 & NO CREDIT IF MATH COURSE ABOVE 101. Developmental course in arithmetic and elementary algebra for students with usually weak backgrounds. Credit applies as hours toward graduation but meets no other college requirement. No credit to student who has passed higher-level mathematics course.
           
11374
11375
or 40265
MATH 113 (5) (1M)   Algebra   First or Second Session
Prerequisite: MATH 101 OR 102 OR MATH PLACEMENT LEVEL 1 OR HIGHER. Topics in algebra including functions, linear equations and systems, polynomials, rational and radical expressions, quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, and inequalities. Graphing calculators are employed. No credit to those with credit for 117 or 263A.
           
40266 MATH 115 (5) (1M)   Pre-Calculus   Second Session
Prerequisite: MATH 113 OR MATH PLACEMENT LEVEL 2 OR HIGHER. Graphs, inverses, and operations of functions. Study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Additional topics from trigonometry and analytic geometry. Recommended only for students intending to enroll in the 263 calculus sequence.
           
11397
or
40316
MKT 202 (4)   Marketing Principles   First or Second Session
This course provides a broad understanding of marketing activities, decisions, and terms with an emphasis on the practices and problems of marketing managers and the analysis of the marketing environment.
           

11408

MUS 100 (3) (2H)   Intro to Music Theory   First Session
Prereq: Nonmusic major. Introduction to staff, pitch, and rhythmic principles of music and its notation.
           
11410 MUS 120 (3) (2H)   Exploring Musical Styles   First Session
Prereq: Nonmusic major. Development of listening skills for understanding elements of musical style in historical perspective and significance of music as fine art.
 
40330 MUS 125 (4) (2H)   Intro to History & Literature   Second Session
Survey of musical forms, styles, performance media (including jazz and non-Western) from Gregorian era to present.
           
11411
or
11412
MUS 141A (2)   Class Piano   First Session
Prereq: Nonmusic major.
           
11414 MUS 244D (2)   Communiversity Band   First Session
Prereq: Audition. A wide variety of musical literature, including marches, overtures, and musicals is studied and performed both on and off campus under both a permanent and guest conductor.
           
11432 PBIO 100 (4) (2N)   World of Plants   First Session
For nonscience majors. Survey of variety of plants and how they affect and are affected by humans.
           
40351 PBIO 114 (5)  (2N)   Foundations of Plant Biology   Second Session
Not intended for plant biology majors. Introduction to identification of woody plants, and to the use of keys in plant identification.
           
11433 PBIO 220 (4)   Woody Plants   First Session
Not intended for plant biology majors. Introduction to identification of woody plants, and to the use of keys in plant identification.
           
11434, 11435, 40034, or 40035 PED 120 (1)   Aerobic Conditioning   First or Second Session
           
11436 or 40356 PED 129 (1)   Bowling   First or Second Session
           
1143711438 40357 or 40358 PED 130 (1)   Golf I   First or Second Session
           

11439 11440
or
40359

 

PED 137 (1)   Tennis I   First or Second Session
           

11441
11442
11443

11444
or
11445

PED 152 (1)   Water Skiing   First Session
           
11446
11447
11448
11449

or
11450
PED 153 (1)   Water Skiing II   First Session
           
11616 PESS 149 (4)   Intro to Exercise Science   First Session
Introduces students to professions in exercise sciences with special emphasis on exercise physiology. Basic concepts of human movement and the foundations of wellness and health related physical fitness are introduced.
 
11464 PHIL 101 (4) (2H)   Fundamentals of Philosophy   First Session
Survey of selected basic problems, concepts, and methods in philosophy.
           
11465
or
40364
PHIL 120 (4) (1M)   Principles of Reasoning   First or Second Session
Basic concepts of logic and techniques for judging validity of arguments introduced. System for symbolizing arguments and deriving conclusions from premises employed. Some of following topics also covered: informal fallacies in reasoning, syllogistic or Aristotelian logic, Venn diagrams, truth tables. Most sections are traditional lecture/test format, some taught in computer-assisted format, others use self-paced approach.
           
40365 PHIL 130 (4) (2H)   Introduction to Ethics   Second Session
Discussion of classic and/or modern philosophical views of human values, ideals, and morality. Provides introductory survey of some main problems, concepts, and results of ethics including selected philosophers of past and present.
 
11481 POLS 150 (4) (2S)   Current World Problems   First Session
Examines a number of the major political crises, problems, and issues confronting the contemporary world.
           
11431 P SC 100 (4) (2N)   Survey of Astronomy   First Session
General introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on the structure of the universe beyond our solar system. Topics (chosen by instructor) may include historical astronomy, the sun, stars and galaxies, interstellar matter, black holes, the "Big Bang" theory, and the evolution of the universe. No prereq, but familiarity with basic algebra and geometry is beneficial. Also listed as ASTR 100.
 
40346 P SC 105 (4) (2N)   Color, Light, & Sound   Second Session
Designed for nonscience majors. Physical nature of light and sound including transmission, absorption, reflection, interference, and resonance. Applications include analysis of musical instruments, acoustics, optical systems, perception of color and sound.
 
11491 or 40384 PSY 101 (5) (2S)   General Psychology   First or Second Session
Introduction to psychology. Survey of topics in experimental and clinical psychology including physiological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, learning, memory, human development, social processes, personality, and abnormal behavior.
           
40394 REC 103 (1)    Survival I   Second Session
Introduces basic knowledge and techniques utilized in wilderness survival situations. Emphasis is placed on avoiding a survival situation, but will deal directly with mental and physical needs of the human body when placed in less than ideal scenarios in nature. Students can expect to take part in a contrived wilderness survival situation to practice and demonstrate the skills they gained. Fee = $5
           
40395 REC 112 (1)    Backpacking I   Second Session
Introduces basic backpacking skills and knowledge in order to enhance personal enjoyment of the outdoors, conservation of wild areas, and sound safety practices on outdoor trips. Students learn through direct experience, discussion, demonstration, and reflection. Fee = $20.00
           
40396 REC 200 (4)   Introduction to Leisure   Second Session
Provides student with broad understanding of nature and scope of leisure behavior and resources on which they can build their subsequent specializations.
           
11515 or 40411 SOC 101 (5) (2S)   Intro to Sociology   First or Second Session
Nature of human society and factors affecting its development. Fundamental concepts of sociology: culture, personality, socialization, social organization, groups, institutions.
 
11521 SPAN 111 (4)   Elementary Spanish   First Session
Development of comprehension, speaking, and reading skills. Basic grammar. Lab required. Beginning course of 3-qtr. 1st-yr sequence.
 
40418 SPAN 112 (4)   Elementary Spanish   Second Session
Development of comprehension, speaking, and reading skills. Basic grammar. Lab required. Second course of 3-qtr. 1st-yr sequence.
 
11507 SW 101 (3) (2S)   Intro to Social Welfare and Social Work   First Session
Provides an overview of a range of social problems and society’s response to them through the social service delivery system. The problems and services described include: child abuse and neglect, drug and alcohol abuse, poverty, aging, mental health and illness, corrections, and others. Within this context, various career options and professional roles will be described, including that of social work.
           
11531 TCOM 105 (4) (2S)   Introduction to Mass Communication   First Session
No credit if taken JOUR 105. All forms of mass communication including newspapers, magazines, radio-television, book publishing, public relations, advertising, and photojournalism. Begins with analysis of communication process and ends with media career opportunities.
           
11533 TCOM 184 (4)   TV/Film Comedy   First Session
Analyzes media comedy, including theories of humor and types, styles, techniques, and varieties of TV and film comedy from the silent-movie greats through comedy teams, slapstick, sentimental, screwball, and situation comedies.
          Second Session
11626
or
11627
UC 110 (3)   Learning Strategies   Full Session
Offers opportunity to assess present learning strategies and attitudes and adopt techniques that increase effectiveness in managing time, taking notes, remembering text material, preparing for exams, and gathering information. Emphasizes regular practice and use of strategies taught.
           

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