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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • A&S 100 - First Year Seminar

    This course is designed to engage students in their college experience, both academically and personally. The course aids students as they acquire and develop the skills necessary to reach their educational objectives. Through readings, discussions, reflective writing, and class activities, all of which illuminate a specific topic, students will practice skills that will enable them to succeed in their college courses. In addition, the class will help students acclimate to the culture of The University of South Dakota.

    Note
    Repeatable 3 times for credit with different topics.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • A&S 101 - Career Exploration

    A one-credit course designed for any student undecided about their academic major and/or career choice. The class meets twice a week for eight weeks and focuses on self-assessment exercises, class discussions, interest surveys and career research.

    Credits: 1


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  • A&S 111 - Library Research

    This course teaches students the research and information literacy skills that are necessary for successful completion of their academic work and for fulfilling their personal and professional information needs.

    Credits: 1


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  • A&S 121 - Science: The Core of Discovery I

    This course and accompanying lab will integrate principles and theories from a variety of scientific disciplines including astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, and physics to explore contemporary issues relating to science and society and is the first part of a year-long sequence.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 102 Course corequisite: A&S 121L 

    Credits: 4


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  • A&S 121L - Science: The Core of Discovery I Laboratory

    Accompanying lab for A&S 121.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: A&S 121

    Credits: 0


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  • A&S 123 - Science: The Core of Discovery II

    This course and accompanying lab will integrate principles and theories from a variety of scientific disciplines including astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, and physics to explore contemporary issues relating to science and society and is the second part of a year-long sequence.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  MATH 102, A&S 121/121L Course corequisite:  A&S 123L 

    Credits: 4


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  • A&S 123L - Science: The Core of Discovery II Laboratory

    Accompanying lab for A&S 123.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: A&S 123

    Credits: 0


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  • A&S 191 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • A&S 192 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • A&S 291 - Independent Study (C)

    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.  The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans.  Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students.  Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • A&S 301 - Job Searching in the 21st Century

    Prepares students for internship experiences and for post-college employment. The class covers self-assessment, planning, identification and use of career resources, and the job search. 

    Credits: 1


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  • A&S 392 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) Denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • A&S 411 - Bibliography & Library Research

    This course provides an avenue for the development of bibliographic and library research methods and strategies in the student’s area of specialization. The course is not limited to any specific discipline, though students in the Humanities and Social Sciences will find it particularly useful. 

    Credits: 1-2


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  • A&S 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • A&S 494 - Library Internship (C)

     Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor for these courses than is the case with field experience. 

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor permission required

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (C)

    A study of fundamental accounting principles and procedures such as journalizing, posting, preparation of financial statements, and other selected topics. Accounting is emphasized as a service activity designed to provide the information about economic entities that is necessary for making sound decisions.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II (C)

    A continuation of ACCT 210 with emphasis on partnership and corporate structures, management decision-making, cost control, and other selected topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 210

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 310 - Intermediate Accounting I (C)

    Involves the intensive study of financial accounting standards, both in theory and practice, as they relate to the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Accounting problems and their impact on the financial statements are addressed in regard to current assets, fixed assets, intangible assets, liabilities, and other selected topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 211

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 311 - Intermediate Accounting II (C)

    Provides an intensive study of accounting standards, both in theory and practice, as they relate to the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Accounting problems and their impact on the financial statements are addressed in regard to liabilities, investments, stockholders’ equity, leases, pensions, tax allocation and other selected topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 310

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 320 - Cost Accounting (C)

    The study of principles and techniques for accumulating, reporting, and analyzing cost information for decision-making and external reporting. The use of cost accounting systems for planning and controlling cost responsibility centers is emphasized. Consideration is given to the appropriate use of various cost accounting methods such as activity-based costing, target costing, and just in time management techniques in service and manufacturing industries.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 211

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 360 - Accounting Systems (C)

    Provides an understanding of the patterns of flow of accounting information in business, principles of internal control, and the use of computers in current and future accounting systems. Topics include concepts of accounting information systems, flowcharting and analysis of manual and computerized transaction cycles, decision support systems, electronic commerce, management reporting systems, control and audit of complex computerized information systems, and the development of accounting information systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 211

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 406 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs (C)

    Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 421 - International Accounting (C)

    Provides a discussion of the comparative accounting practices and problems in international environments. The course is designed to explore the concepts, principles, and practices underlying comparative international accounting systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 211

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 430 - Income Tax Accounting (C)

    Involves the study of Federal Income Tax law as it affects individuals, as well as other selected topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 211

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 431 - Advanced Income Tax (C)

    A study of Federal Income Tax law as it applies to partnership, S corporations, C corporations, as well as other selected topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 430

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 440 - Accounting Theory (C)

    Provides a study of current accounting theory and its applications. The course reviews theoretical aspects of accounting by means of problems, directed reading, and study of the various sources of accounting theory.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 311

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 450 - Auditing (C)

    Studies both theory and practice. Topics include audit planning, internal control, audit procedures, audit reports and opinions, materiality, audit risk, evidential matter, as required by generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), professional ethics, legal responsibilities, and other selected topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 311

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 451 - Internal Auditing (C)

    An introductory course in the study of internal auditing. This course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the concepts, principles, and skills underlying the practice of internal auditing.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ACCT 311 and 360 and 450

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 460 - Managerial Accounting (C)

    Addresses the accounting information needs of management for planning, controlling, and decision making purposes. The course integrates management accounting with other functional areas of business. Importance is placed on the use of technology to improve performance and quality in a highly competitive, global marketplace.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 211

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 470 - Non-Profit Accounting (C)

    Involves the study of fund accounting, including reports, records, and special problems encountered by nonprofit entities and the generally accepted accounting principles related to them. Nonprofit entities include municipalities and state governments, universities, hospitals, and voluntary health and welfare organizations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 211

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 480 - Advanced Accounting (C)

    Studies special accounting problems relating to the preparation of combined and consolidated financial statements, partnership accounting, and foreign exchange transactions and translations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ACCT 311

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ACCT 210 and 211

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    Registration restriction: School of Business seniors with Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • ACCT 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • ACCT 493 - Workshop (C)

    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • ACCT 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Accounting majors in good standing who have completed junior level coursework

    (C) denotes common course


    Credits: 1-12


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  • ACCT 498 - Undergrad Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Meets USD Graduation Requirement in Intensive Writing.

    Credits: 0-12


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  • ADS 116 - Study of Alcohol Use & Abuse

    This course provides an introduction to the use, abuse and addictive nature of ethyl alcohol. Students will explore the history of alcohol use, basic knowledge of the medical effects of alcohol use and abuse, the basic premise behind the biopsychosocial model, the continuum of care and personal risk for alcohol problems.

    Note
    Required of ADS majors/minors

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 117 - Study of Drug Use & Abuse

    Fundamentals of mood-altering chemicals other than ethyl alcohol and the symptomatology and treatment of the abuse of them. Provides facts and insights concerning the abuse of a wide variety of “legal” and “illegal” mood-altering chemical substances and approaches to treatment and prevention of drug abuse.

    Note
    Required of ADS major/minors

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 220 - Alcohol & Drug Helping Skills

    An introduction to multicultural counseling theories and skills. The student will develop basic communication and individual helping skills appropriate in dealing with abusers of alcohol and other drugs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and 117

    Note
    Required of ADS majors/minors

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 222 - Alcohol & Drug Group Interaction

    Introduces basic theories and dynamics of counseling groups. Develops the facilitative skills appropriate to working with those groups in the management of alcohol and drug abuse.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and 117 and 220

    Note
    Required of ADS majors/minors

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 315 - Ethical & Legal Issues in the Substance Abuse Profession

    This course will explore the ethical and legal issues within the substance abuse field. This course will include an opportunity for identification and discussion of ethical and legal issues frequently encountered by prevention and treatment professionals.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and 117 and 220 and 222 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 320 - Adolescents and Substance Issues

    Understand the key adolescent developmental tasks, gain knowledge on how alcohol and other drugs impact adolescent developmental tasks and understand the complex nature of determining adolescent substance abuse or addiction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and 117 and 220 and 222

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 391 - Independent Study in Alcohol/Drug Abuse (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans.   Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. Consent of instructor required.  

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • ADS 410 - Working with Families on Alcohol and Drug Issues

    Traditional and contemporary theories of family counseling will be studied and applied to alcohol and drug abusing families. The role of the partner/family in the onset, progression, treatment, and prevention and alcohol and drug abuse will be reviewed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and ADS 117 and ADS 220 and ADS 222

    Note
    Required of ADS majors.
    Dual listed with ADS 510.

    Cross-listed: Prior to 10-26-09 course was listed as ADS 318

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 412 - Alcohol and Drug Use in Diverse Populations

    Alcohol and other drug use among diverse groups such as adolescents, people of color, women, elderly, and homosexuals will be studied. Strategies for effective treatment and prevention will be examined.

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 415 - Native Americans and Substance Use and Abuse

    This course is designed to acquaint the substance abuse student/professional with the cultural and spiritual basics of effective substance abuse prevention and treatment with Native American populations and individuals. This will aid the student in applying culturally and spiritually appropriate prevention and treatment with Native American clients.

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 417L - Alcohol and Drug Individual Helping Skills Interaction Laboratory

    Supervised practical experience in individual alcohol and drug abuse counseling.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and 117 and 220 and 222 and 315 and 421 or 422

    Note
    Registration restriction: Senior ADS majors

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 418L - Alcohol and Drug Group Interactive Laboratory

    Supervising practical experience in group alcohol and drug abuse counseling.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and 117 and 220 and 222 and 315 and 421 or 422

    Note
    Registration restriction: Senior ADS majors

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 420 - CADE: Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Education

    The fundamentals of the use, abuse and addictive nature of ethyl alcohol and other mood altering chemicals and the symptomatology of alcoholism and other drug addiction. Provides facts and insights concerning the nature, scope and complexity of mood altering chemical substances and current approaches to treatment and prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ADS 116 or 117 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 421 - Foundations of Alcohol and Drug Prevention

    Past and current models of alcohol and other drug prevention will be studied to determine what led to their origin, strengths, weaknesses and effectiveness.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and 117 or 420 or consent of instructor

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 422 - Alcohol and Drug Treatment Continuum

    The concept that alcohol and drug abuse treatment is a continuum from intervention through continuing care is emphasized. Acquaints the student with theories, models, stages and functions of alcohol and drug abuse treatment.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and 117 or  420; and 220 and 222

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 424 - Psychopharmacology of Alcohol & Drugs

    A study of the psychopharmacology of substance related disorders coexisting with mental health disorders. Includes implications prescription drugs have for treating individuals with a dual diagnosis.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 or 117 and 220 and 222

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 426 - Theory and Practice of Alcohol & Drug Prevention

    Examines program planning, organization and coordination necessary to develop and implement alcohol and drug prevention within communities.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and 117 or  420; and 421

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 452 - Alcohol & Drug Counseling Theories

    Introduces the student to advanced dynamics and theories of addiction counseling. An examination of the major theories of addiction and an exploration of the meaning of addiction and substance abuse counseling will be undertaken.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ADS 116 and 117 and 220 and 222

    Credits: 3


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  • ADS 492 - Special Topics in Addiction Studies (C)

    An in-depth examination of relevant alcohol and drug abuse issues. Issues examined may vary from semester to semester.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • ADS 496 - Field Experience (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: Instructor Permission

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-12


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  • AIS 101 - Introductory Lakota I (C)

    An introduction to the Lakota language with emphasis on conversation, language structure, and vocabulary.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: LAKL 101

    Credits: 4


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  • AIS 102 - Introductory Lakota II (C)

    A continued introduction to the Lakota language with emphasis on basic conversation, language structure, and vocabulary.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: AIS/LAKL 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: LAKL 102

    Credits: 4


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  • AIS 110 - The Native Studies Discipline

      This course formally introduces Native Studies as a discipline or field of study.  The course examines the historical development of the discipline, including its theoretical frameworks and intellectual foundation, basic disciplinary concepts, research foci, criticism of the discipline, and the discipline’s future development within and without the academy. 

    Note
    AIS 110 will become NATV 110, Fall 2011.

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 194 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 3-6


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  • AIS 201 - Intermediate Lakota I (C)

    A continuation of the first-year course, with emphasis on reading, composition, and vocabulary building.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: AIS/LAKL 102

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: LAKL 201

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 202 - Intermediate Lakota II (C)

    A continuation of intermediate Lakota with emphasis on reading, composition, vocabulary building and the oral tradition.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: AIS/LAKL 201

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: LAKL 202

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 214 - Introduction to American Indian Literature (C)

    This introductory course in American Indian literature allows students to read and study a variety of genres, including traditional oral literature, autobiography, poetry, fiction, and drama by American Indian authors. Students learn basic research and critical skills needed in reading Native American texts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 210, or UHON 110

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: ENGL 214

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 251 - American Indian Art History (C)

    A survey of the history of American Indian art ranging from traditional tribal art to contemporary Indian art.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: ARTH 251

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 257 - Early American Indian History and Culture (C)

    A survey of the social, cultural, political, and economic history of the Indian peoples of North America from time immemorial to the end of the nineteenth century.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: HIST 257

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 292 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 369 - Modern American Indian History and Culture Since 1867 (C)

    A survey of the social, cultural, political, and economic history of the Indian peoples of North America from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: HIST 369

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 417 - American Indian Government and Politics (C)

    An in-depth investigation of federal, state, and tribal laws, and the historical development and status of treaties, legislation, court decisions, and tribal governments.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: POLS 417

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 418 - American Indian Law and Justice

    Study of the development, structure and powers of Indian tribal government. Special emphasis is placed on the law and legal relationships between tribal, state and federal governments.

    Cross-listed: CJUS 418

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 422 - Issues in Contemporary Indian Life (C)

    An analysis of current American Indian life including inquiry into government policies, economics, social adjustment to non-Indian society, and cultural changes as these relate to Indian citizens on and off the reservation.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: SOC 422

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 444 - Siouan Tribal Culture (C)

    Examines culture of the Siouan-speaking tribes of the Northern Plains using historical, anthropological, and linguistic approaches. The course focuses on the three divisions of the Sioux peoples, namely Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota. It also may include other Siouan-speaking tribes such as the Mandan, Omaha and Winnebago.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: AIS/HIST 257 or Instructor consent

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 460 - American Indian Philosophy (C)

    Approaches American Indian thought from an experiential point of view. Examines myth and legends to construct outlooks or world views of American Indians.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: AIS/HIST 257 or Instructor consent

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: PHIL 460

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 465 - Native American Psychology (C)

    This course explores Native conceptualizations of mental health and illness and the impact of colonization. It also covers the resiliency of native peoples and the role of psychology in the healing process.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Suggested course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: PSYC 465

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 466 - Native Americans: Sioux Country

    This course focuses on Sioux tribes and covers the history of Indian-White relations by reviewing national Indian policy and the history of the Great Plains and by examining the history of reservation societies in the United States.

    Cross-listed: HIST 466

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 473 - American Indian Women Activism

    This course examines the leadership and activism of American Indian women during the Red Power Movement of the 1970s. The course explores a definition of resistance that is culturally and historically specific to Native women. By viewing gender as a social construction that has cultural fluidity, students will analyze how Native women understood and contested their many roles through time and across cultures.

    Cross-listed: HIST 473, WMST 473

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 490 - Seminar: Senior Capstone for AIS Majors (C)

    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • AIS 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • AIS 493 - Workshop (C)

    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

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    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-6


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  • AIS 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

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    Registration restriction: Department and Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-16


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  • AIS 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

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    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • ANAT 142 - Anatomy (C)

    An introductory study of the structure of the human body. This course is designed for students interested in health related careers.

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    Credits: 3


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  • ANAT 411 - Human Gross Anatomy

    A complete dissection of the human subject is performed. Clinical correlations are emphasized. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Biology or Health Sciences program, have completed at least 60-credit hours of coursework, and have a current Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.

    Credits: 4


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  • ANAT 495 - Practicum (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ANAT 411 and consent of instructor

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • ANTH 210 - Cultural Anthropology (C)

    Introduces the nature of human culture as an adaptive ecological and evolutionary system, emphasizing basic anthropological concepts, principles and problems. Draws data from both traditional and industrial cultures to cover such concepts as values & beliefs, social organization, economic and political order, science, technology, and aesthetic expression.

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    (C) denotes common course
    Meets USD Graduation Requirement in Globalization.

    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 211 - Social Science Writing (C)

    A course designed to prepare the student for writing social science papers and other written communications. This course is intended for students in pre-professional programs and will provide practical writing and editing experience.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: SOC 100, and three hours of English composition.  

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    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: SOC 211

    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 220 - Physical Anthropology (C)

    Focuses upon the interactive process between human biology and human culture, drawing relationships among such concepts as human evolution, human heredity, human biological diversity, and biological micro-adaptations.

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    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 230 - Introduction to Archaeology (C)

    An introduction to anthropological archaeology. Examines long-term cultural development, man-land interaction, and field and laboratory methods. Includes a survey of world prehistory.

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    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 261 - Human Sexuality

    The study of human sexuality as it relates to anthropology and sociology. Topics include: primate sexuality, evolution of sexuality, human reproductive physiology, sexual behavior in non-Western cultures, and sociological perspectives on sexuality in contemporary American society.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: SOC 100 or ANTH 210 or SOCW 200

    Cross-listed: SOC 261

    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 270 - Museum Techniques (C)

    Practical experience in the cataloging, preparation and display of museum materials.

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    May be repeated.

    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • ANTH 280 - Socio-Cultural Theory

    An introduction to the nature of theories of human social and cultural behavior and their construction. Major approaches from anthropology and sociology will be examined in order to better comprehend elements essential to generating knowledge of social behavior.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ANTH 210 OR SOC 100

    Cross-listed: SOC 281

    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 300 - North American Prehistory

    A survey of North American prehistory from the earliest times to the historic period, with emphasis on archaeological theory and methods.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ANTH 230

    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 320 - South Dakota Prehistory (C)

    Focuses on the evolution of Native American cultures in South Dakota from the first Paleo Indian big game hunters through the advanced horticulture and nomadic hunting people at the time of European contact.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ANTH 230

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    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 330 - Native Peoples and Cultures of North America

    Development of the culture of the North American Indian as revealed by archaeological investigations and studies of historic Indian cultures.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ANTH 210

    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 335 - Introduction to Forensic Science

    A comprehensive survey of forensic science with technical and scientific detail that introduces the breadth and richness of forensic science, including introductions to forensic pathology, crime scene investigation, laboratory forensic science, forensic applications in the social sciences, and ending with ethical and legal issues. Laboratory activities will be incorporated throughout the course.

    Cross-listed: Cross-listed with CJUS 335

    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 340 - Historical Archaeology

    The discipline of historical archaeology employs the methods of archaeology and history. Historical archaeologists study the past by integrating material culture and documentary research. Interpretations are anthropologically oriented. Students will survey historical archaeology, examine case examples, and study methods and theories. They will practice historical archaeology in a laboratory setting using artifacts and documents.

    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 392 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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    Credits: 1-3


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  • ANTH 403 - Introduction to Linguistics

    History of linguistics and basic principles of its subareas.

    Cross-listed: CLHU 403, LING 403, MFL 440

    Credits: 3


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  • ANTH 412 - Plains Indian Cultural Ecology

    Examines specific cultural adaptations of Plains Indian tribes from prehistoric through modern ecological situations with an emphasis on the Northern Great Plains.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ANTH 210 or 230

    Credits: 3


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