School of Arts & Sciences

Overall roles and missions of the USAF; career fields available. Emphasis on military customs and courtesies, appearance standards, core values, written and personal communication. Introduction to American military history.

Overall roles and missions of the USAF; career fields available. Emphasis on military customs and courtesies, appearance standards, core values, written and personal communication. Introduction to American military history.

Key historical events and milestones in the development of air power as a primary instrument of United States national security. Core values and competencies of leaders in the United States Air Force. Tenets of leadership and ethics.

Key historical events and milestones in the development of air power as a primary instrument of United States national security. Core values and competencies of leaders in the United States Air Force. Tenets of leadership and ethics.

Leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, and leadership ethics. Case studies of Air Force leadership and management situations.

Leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, and leadership ethics. Case studies of Air Force leadership and management situations.

No military obligation is associated with this course. Four week off-campus field training practicum. Introduces student to Air Force leadership. Places student in demanding and stressful leadership situations. Prerequisite: AFSC 2202 or consent of chair.

Evolution of the role of national security in a democratic society with emphasis on policy formation, competing values, and organizations. Civilian control of hte military; roles of the services; functions of the Air Force Commands.

Evolution of the role of national security in a democratic society with emphasis on policy formation, competing values, and organizations. Civilian control of hte military; roles of the services; functions of the Air Force Commands.

This course will provide an introduction to the world of esports. It will present an overview of the history, experience, and emerging trends in the esports industry. The students will gain an understanding of the characteristics and drivers of the esports industry.

This course presents the current issues confronting esports, including topics relating esports business and performance, among others. Every week, students will review major current events and hear from individuals currently working in the industry. Students will be required to critically examine the issues facing the esports industry through readings, assignments, discussion and projects.

This course helps students to integrate and apply the knowledge acquired in the program to solve a comprehensive project.

The study of interpretation techniques, geologic maps and fossils. Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 1342.

Modular laboratory with units on rocks, minerals, topographic and environmental maps, soils, water quality, and hydrological process. To accompany lectures in GEOL 1345. Fall, Spring, Summer.

The study of the principles of interpretation as they are used to understand the earth’s history with special reference to the North American continent. Students are advised, but not required, to take GEOL 1341 as a prerequisite to this course. Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 1142.

Introduction to basic geological processes and concepts and human interactions with them. Emphasis on earth processes including hazards, resources and global changes which affect humans. Students are expected to attend an all day field trip in the Houston area. Fall, Spring, Summer.

A study of the principles of the sciences of oceanography and meteorology with emphasis on the interaction of the oceans and atmosphere. Prerequisites: GEOL 1341, 1141 or ENSC 1344, 1144, or permission of the chair.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned faculty member. May repeat for credit.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: permission of faculty member.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned faculty member. May repeat for credit.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: permission of faculty member.

Field instruction in geological concepts. Travel to and camping at sites of geological interest throughout the United States. Fee required for travel, food and lodging. Prerequisite or corequisite: Geology 1341, 1141 or permission of faculty member.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned faculty member. May repeat for credit.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: permission of faculty member.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned faculty member. May repeat for credit.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: permission of faculty member.

A second course in ethics with emphasis on the moral issues which arise in modern health care. Issues to be discussed include: patient autonomy, life issues, the right to refuse treatment and the right to health care. Prerequisite: PHIL 3313 or 3317. Spring, day.

(POSC 3360) A basic overview of justice and peace studies based on the seven main principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Among the topics that will be reviewed in conjunction with these principles are the dignity of the human person, community–building, human rights, economic development, culture, class, and gender concerns, conflict resolution, and care for the environment.

Directed Reading/Independent Study

An introduction to the development of political ideas from the ancient times to the Renaissance. Students will study Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance political thinkers. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332.

(POSC 4306) An examination of Papal encyclical documents, Vatican II Documents, and pastoral letters of the U.S. Bishops in regard to both perennial and emerging political and social issues. The contribution of contemporary Catholic scholars, especially in the United States, to this rich heritage of teachings will also be highlighted.

(CS 4391) A practical experience with a community organization dealing with social justice issues. The program director (either JUST or CS) and a field supervisor will coordinate and evaluate the internship. Periodically, throughout the semester, interns in this program will meet to discuss how their internships relate to Catholic Social Teaching.

Student research on a selected issue in social justice guided by the program director.

Special Topics in Social Justice

Research–based project open to social justice minors. Project topic to be approved and supervised by the program director according to standards and guidelines available from the program chair.

Utilizes Army fitness techniques; develops strength, flexibility and endurance; develops self-confidence through leadership training and physical activities. Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet.

Utilizes Army fitness techniques; develops strength, flexibility and endurance; develops self-confidence through leadership training and physical activities. Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet.

Utilizes Army fitness techniques; develops strength, flexibility and endurance; develops self-confidence through leadership training and physical activities. Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet.

Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet. Physically demanding. Develops skills through team competition. Land navigation, tactics, assembly/disassembly of weapon, and assembly of one-man rope bridge. Students are also required to attend fitness training five times a week. Participants compete for Ranger Challenge positions. Selected cadets compete against teams from other teams at the annual Ranger Challenge competition.

Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet.

Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet. Principles of effective leadership; reinforcement of self-confidence through participation in physically and mentally challenging training with upper division ROTC students; development of communication skills to improve individual performance and group interaction. Relate ethical values to the effectiveness of leadership. Survival skills and self-defense.

Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet. Characteristics of leadership, problem analysis, decision making, oral presentations, first aid, small unit tactics, land navigation, basic radio communication, marksmanship, fitness training, rappelling. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.

Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet. Characteristics of leadership, problem analysis, decision making, oral presentations, first aid, small unit tactics, land navigation, basic radio communication, marksmanship, fitness training, rappelling. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.

Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet. Characteristics of leadership, problem analysis, decision making, oral presentations, first aid, small unit tactics, land navigation, basic radio communication, marksmanship, fitness training, rappelling. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.

No military obligation is associated with this course. Student will not receive credit for both the total combination of MSCI 1210:1220:2210:2220 and 2810. Four week off-campus field training practicum. Introduces student to the Army and leadership

Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet. Leadership; preparing combat orders; military instruction principles; small unit tactics; tactical communications; fitness training. Class is designed to prepare students for Advanced Camp. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.

Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet. Leadership; preparing combat orders; military instruction principles; small unit tactics; tactical communications; fitness training. Class is designed to prepare students for Advanced Camp. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.

Special Problems

Off-campus field training practicum stressing application of leadership management with emphasis on tactical and special military skills. Places students in demanding and stressful leadership situations.

Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet. Leadership; preparing combat orders; military instruction principles; small unit tactics; tactical communications; fitness training. Class is designed to prepare students for Advanced Camp. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.

Prerequisite: must be ROTC cadet. Leadership; preparing combat orders; military instruction principles; small unit tactics; tactical communications; fitness training. Class is designed to prepare students for Advanced Camp. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.

Special Problems

Special Problems

Child Psychology

This course is an introduction to the study of women, culture, and society within various academic disciplines and within the Catholic tradition. Course components include theology, philosophy, the natural and social sciences, and art and literature. This course, which will include lectures by scholars from these disciplines (and perhaps also by members of different professions in the community), is designed to serve as the foundation course for the Women, Culture, and Society Program.

The development of European civilization in the Middle Ages, the culture of Christendom (300-1300).

Study of Irish poetry, fiction, and drama from the Irish Revival/Modern period through the contemporary renaissance.

Business Communication

Classical and contemporary theories of literature and schools of criticism. Required of English majors and English joint majors, and recommended to minors in their junior year. Oral seminar presentation required as a grade component. English majors and minors only. Fall.

A survey of world cultures, the factors distinguishing them from one another and the impact that cultural differences have on international relations. Special emphasis is placed on current cultural issues of major concern to the international community.

The course is designed to introduce the students to the growing field of health psychology. Students will learn how to apply psychological theories and techniques to research on how factors influence health and how psychosocial interventions can improve physical health and/or increase the quality of life.

An interdisciplinary survey of the Middle East focusing on the geographic, historical, cultural, economic and political factors most affecting the role of this region within the international community today.

Theatre History II is organized to provide an understanding of how key shifts in human communication shaped developments in the history of theatre and performance. Focusing on artifacts from the restoration through to the post-modern era, this course explores the methodologies employed by contemporary theatre historians in an effort to create a truly global perspective on drama, theatre and performance.

Focused study of selected aspects of Shakespeare dramatic artistry and influence; organized around special topics, genres, or themes.

The main works of French literature from the 19th century to the present.

An overview of Latin American literature from the Spanish conquest to the 20th century.

A study of the occult (astrology, divination, magical healing, necromancy, witchcraft) and its place in the development of Western civilization from late antiquity through the"witch craze" of early modern times. The practice of the occult arts will be related to the political, social and religious history of Europe.

An introduction to the visual representation of Christian themes from the Early Christian period to the Renaissance. Symbolic and conceptual developments of Christian subject matter in images are studied as informed by the Scriptures, Christian doctrines, and traditions.

Introduction to the writings of John Paul II on the sacramental nature of creation, and in particular, the human body, male and female. Marriage as sacrament of the Communion of Persons in the Trinity. The ethics of human sexuality as integral to the responsible relationship between persons and the theology of the total, reciprocal gift of persons. Spring, odd years.

Provides the directed student with the specific cultural insight in order to effectively deal with the ever-growing Spanish-speaking component of the U.S. or international scene. While employing the necessary Spanish-language grammar and vocabulary, the course emphasizes both interaction between the English-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities and within the Spanish-speaking community in terms of appropriate behaviors and understood knowledge among native speakers. Study of history, socio-political events, art, literature and customs of the Hispanic American countries. Spring

Upper-division treatment of selected topics in Women, Culture, & Society.