ANTH615
RITUAL, MAGIC AND MYTH
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines religious belief and ritual in
nonliterate societies as well as popular movements
among followers of world religions. It focuses on reli-
gion as an aspect of culture that offers people a means
to understand and adapt to a changing world. Topics
include theories of religious origins, magic and div-
ination; witchcraft and sorcery; ghosts, spirits, and
gods; mythology; and religious movements.
ANTH671
INTRODUCTION TO
ARCHAEOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Archaeology, a subdiscipline of anthropology, sys-
tematically studies man's prehistoric and historic past
from the remains of human behavior. It also provides
the means with which to verify historical facts, fill in
gaps in historical knowledge, and correct biases
inherent in history. This course introduces a diversity
of research problems, data gathering techniques,
analyses, and conceptual frameworks which form an
intrinsic part of modern day archaeology.
ANTH673
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD
STUDIES
3-12 sem. hrs.
This course has two complementary aspects. During
the summer and fall sessions archaeological field
techniques are applied to the excavation of actual
sites. During the spring semesters archaeological lab-
oratory techniques are applied to the preparation and
analysis of archaeological data. Graduate students
will demonstrate a deeper understanding of the com-
plexities of archeological field studies.
ANTH674
INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA
3 sem. hrs.
This course looks at the traditional and contemporary
cultures of Eskimos and North American Indians. It
examines Native American adaptations to the envi-
ronment, social and political organization, religion,
life styles and values, histories of contact with out-
siders, and problems of survival in the modern world.
ANTH697
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
ANTHROPOLOGY
1-3 sem. hrs.
The subjects in anthropology treated in this course
will vary depending upon student and instructor inter-
ests and are beyond the scope of materials treated
extensively in regularly scheduled courses. A list of
topics is maintained in the files of the department
head.
Latin American Courses
LAS200
HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF
PUERTO RICANS
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies the culture and history of Puerto
Rico by exploring its paradoxical status as a territory
of the United States, and as a distinct culture. The
course will also focus on the internal battle between
supporters and detractors of the independence move-
ment on the island. Focus will also be given to the
presence and influence of "mainland" Puerto Ricans
and the role they play in the culture and history of the
island.
LAS495
INTERNSHIP IN LATIN
AMERICAN STUDIES
3-12 sem. hrs.
This internship gives students the opportunity to
apply, improve and develop skills through practical,
on-the-job experience in business, research, govern-
ment agencies or other professions related to Latin
America. Time spent and the nature of the experience
is usually under the direction of the employer and is
used in determining the amount of credit earned. The
student will also be responsible to the Edinboro
University faculty internship advisor.
LAS589
THE MAYA EXPERIENCE
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies the culture, language, and history
of the Maya from pre-contact to the present, and
includes an examination of political, social, and eco-
nomic influences. Special attention will be given to
the importance of language and literature in under-
standing the Maya presence in today's world. General
Education: D1 or 2.
Social Science Courses
SSCI273
BLACK IMAGES ON FILM
3 sem. hrs.
The purpose for such a study is to analyze film as a
mirror of our social attitudes; to survey, historically,
the social impact of films on American race relations;
and to attempt to determine why unrealistic images of
minorities persist in our mass media and how we may
be able to change them for the future.
SSCI401
CONTEMPORARY NATIONAL/
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
3 sem. hrs.
An interdisciplinary analysis of some important
issues of the day, such as ideological conflict, eco-
nomic growth, technological development, political
participation, social justice, urban problems, environ-
mental deterioration, discrimination against minori-
ties, and foreign policy.
SSCI490
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
SOCIAL SCIENCE
2-5 sem. hrs.
The Independent Study program aims to serve those
students whose scholarly bent seems most clearly
adapted to independent work. Students are permitted
to resolve problems and to earn credit for work per-
formed outside the classroom requirement of any spe-
cific course in the curriculum.
MATHEMATICS AND
COMPUTER SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT
Computer Science Courses
CSCI104
ESSENTIAL COMPUTING I
3 sem. hrs.
This course familiarizes students with the interaction
of computer hardware and software. Emphasis is
placed on the application of microcomputers, the use
of productivity software (word processing, spread-
sheet management, file management, and presenta-
tion software), Internet applications, and electronic
mail applications. Students with credit in CSCI100
may not take this course to fulfill degree require-
ments. This course is approved for General Education
Computer Competency.
CSCI105
ESSENTIAL COMPUTING I
(ALTERNATE)
3 sem. hrs.
This course familiarizes students with the interaction
of computer hardware and software. Emphasis is
placed on the application of microcomputers, the use
of productivity software (word processing, file man-
agement, and presentation software), Internet applica-
tions, and electronic mail applications. Students with
credit in CSCI104 may not take this course to fulfill
degree requirements. (Permission of instructor with
accommodations by OSD)
CSCI125
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
SCIENCE
3 sem hrs.
This course provides an introduction to and prelimi-
nary investigation of the fundamental concepts of
computer science. An overview of computer science
sub-disciplines such as algorithms (problem solving),
artificial intelligence, computer organization and
architecture, languages, operating systems, networks,
software engineering (programming concepts) and
databases are covered. The course introduces the his-
tory of computing and considers computing in a
social context. Corequisite: CSCI130.
CSCI130
PRINCIPLES OF
PROGRAMMING I
3 sem. hrs.
This course introduces computer programming using
a structured language. It integrates techniques of
algorithm design and development, procedural and
data abstraction, good programming style, testing,
and debugging. Topics will also include data types,
control structures, subprograms, documentation and
coding techniques, and elementary data structures.
Corequisite: CSCI125 or MATH212. This course is
approved for General Education Distribution 3, and
Computer Competency.
CSCI204
ESSENTIAL COMPUTING II
3 sem. hrs.
This course is a continuation of CSCI104. Topics
include a survey of computer hardware and software,
computer programming, Internet applications, the use
of productivity software (database and publishing
packages), integration of application packages, and
information systems. Prerequisite: CSCI104. This
course is approved for General Education
Distribution 3.
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