Mini-Course Offerings
The following mini-courses are offered in Fall Term 2011.
UDI 110: Maxie: Introduction
Section M1 meets Aug 30 - Dec 6, 2011, Mondays 4:30 - 5:20 PM
Instructors: Juan Santamarina and Amy Anderson
Location: Alumni Hall Room 016
Department or Center: Department of International Studies
Explore the options and opportunities you have to internationalize your education both on and off campus. Emphasis will be on helping learners integrate international education into their university experience, planning for these experiences and exploring why an internationalized education is important in today’s world.
Grading Option 1, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 145: Transitions for the Collegiate Student-Athlete
Section M1 meets Sept 12 - Dec 9, 2011, Mondays 7:30 - 8:20 PM
Section M2 meets Sept 13 - Dec 10, 2011, Tuesdays 12:00 - 12:50 PM
Instructor: Megan Winner
Location: TBD
Department or Center: Athletics Department
Focus will be on the unique transitions that student-athletes face upon entering college. Student-athletes will explore several aspects of college life such as time management, peer pressure, diversity and leadership.
Class limit: 30
Grading Option 1, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 166: Choosing Your Career
Section M1 meets Sept 19 - Nov 15, 2011, Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-2:50 PM
Instructor: Mark Sisson
Location: Alumni House Room 118
Department or Center: Counseling Center
This course is designed for the student who has yet to decide on a major and/or career path. Students will investigate their unique qualities by taking personality and interest assessments. They will also examine their values, attitudes and skills and how these factors relate to their future academic paths and careers. Decision-making, networking, internships and job search strategy will also be addressed.
Class limit: 15
Restrictions: For first year, sophomore and junior students.
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 172: Stargazing 101
Section M1 meets Sept 13 - Nov 1, 2011, Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 PM
Instructor: Bro. Daniel L. Klco, S.M.
Location: Science Center Room 146
Department or Center: Department of Biology
Stargazing 101 is designed as an experiential and practical course to assist students in identifying stars, planets, and constellations in the night sky. Students will also have the opportunity to use the new research-grade telescope purchased by the Physics department.
Class limit: 12
Fee: $5.00 fee
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 175: The Art and Science of Learning
Section M1 meets Aug 24 - Dec 17, 2011, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Section M2 meets Aug 24 - Dec 17, 2011, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Section M3 meets Aug 24 - Dec 17, 2011, Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Section M4 meets Aug 24 - Dec 17, 2011, Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Instructors: Dude Coudret and Elizabeth Harrison
Location: LTC Room 042
Department or Center: Ryan C. Harris Learning Teaching Center
Students in this course will explore topics related to learning and the brain as well as a wide variety of strategies and techniques for improving their own learning. Permission only -- must be a current UD student. Seats will fill first with new first-year students admitted into the FIRST program.
Class limit: 20
Grading Option 1, 2 sem. hrs.
UDI 176: Human Rights Week Committee
Section MP meets Sept 2011 - Feb 13, 2012, Sundays 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Barbara John
Location: Miriam Hall Rm 104
Department or Center: Department of Economics and Finance
This course will serve as the formal vehicle for volunteers to commit to organizing what has become an annual February event at UD: Human Rights Week. The increasing scope of the week’s activities, from an event consisting of a few presentations and a keynote speaker six years ago, has necessitated many hours of fundraising, contacting prospective presenters, scheduling and publicizing of the event. This mini-course is designed to facilitate the work behind the scenes by formalizing the commitment.
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 185: Economic Education Project (Junior Achievement)
Section MI meets Aug 24 – Dec 17, 2011, times arranged
Instructor: Barbara Heroy John
Location: Miriam Hall Room 109
Department or Center: Department of Economics and Finance
This mini-course constitutes a unique opportunity to do “service-learning” in the Dayton Public Schools and possibly charter schools in the vicinity. The Junior Achievement Program has designed introductory economic education packages appropriate to elementary school classrooms. Typically, community volunteers present the material, but the demand exceeds the supply. To rectify that shortage, JA has turned to universities. College students from all majors have proven to be wonderful presenters, delivering the content, closely aligned with the Ohio competency requirements, with enthusiasm and grace. To be a JA tutor, no prior experience of economics is necessary. Any college student is qualified; the training is brief and the content easily mastered in two sessions. After training, each participant will be assigned to an area teacher to make arrangements to present the material in 5-6 two-hour increments (e.g. once weekly for five weeks). Not only do the DPS children gain vital content from these units, but presenters will gain skills, poise and an immense sense of satisfaction.
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 188: Information Technology Certification (GS3)
Section MI meets Sept 22 – Nov 17, 2011, Thursdays 4:30 - 6:25 PM
Section M2 meets Sept 7 – Oct 26, 2011, Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:55 PM
Instructor: Michael W. McClure
Location: Learning Teaching Center, room TBD
Department or Center: UDit
This course is designed to educate students in Information Technology and computer knowledge necessary in the business world today while offering a globally recognized IT Certification program. Proctored practice tests and 3 total validated certification exams meant to advance IT knowledge and improve attractiveness to employers and post-college graduate programs. This course involves group work and discovery as students use integrated technology and learning principles to increase their technological skills.
Class limit: 15
Fee: $100, non-refundable
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 202: Planning for Financial Success
Section M1 meets Sept 13 - Nov 15, 2011, Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Instructor: Amy Cline
Location: ArtStreet Studio C
Department or Center: Department of Economics and Finance
It is essential in our ever-changing economy that college students understand that how they manage their finances now can have a lasting impact on their lives. Today’s students, more than any previous generation, will be required to take more personal responsibility for actively managing their finances throughout their lives. This course will help students begin to develop positive behaviors that are necessary to attaining financial maturity and achieving a secure financial future.
Class limit: 25
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 247: Introduction to Principles of Liturgy for Church Musicians
Section M1 meets Aug 30 – Nov 29, 2011, Tuesdays 1:30 - 2:45 PM
Instructor: Emily Strand
Location: Music and Theatre Building, room TBD
Department or Center: Religious Studies
This course will address fundamental principles, history and implications of Catholic worship for people who participate in liturgy, especially as Church musicians. Course material will concretely connect theoretical knowledge with practical application of liturgy and liturgical music.
Grading Option 1, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 283: MOS Certification – Excel
Section M1 meets Sept 20 – Nov 15, 2011, Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:25 PM
Instructor: Mary Jo Barrows
Location: Learning Teaching Center, room TBD
Department or Center: UDit
Students will participate in a learning community in order to become familiar with all required skills to earn an MOS Certification in Microsoft Excel 2003, 2007 or 2010. Students will meet face to face for 10 hours and meet online for a minimum of 6 hours to accomplish their goals. An initial practice test will produce a learning plan appropriate for each student’s individual certification path.
Class limit: 15
Fee: $100.00
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 284: MOS Certification – Word
Section MI meets Sept 21 – Nov 16, 2011, Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:25PM
Instructor: Mary Jo Barrows
Location: Learning Teaching Center, room TBD
Department or Center: UDit
Students will participate in a learning community in order to become familiar with all required skills to earn an MOS Certification in Microsoft Word 2003, 2007 or 2010. Students will meet face to face for 10 hours and meet online for a minimum of 6 hours to accomplish their goals. An initial practice test will produce a learning plan appropriate for each student’s individual certification path.
Class limit: 15
Fee: $100.00
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 315: The River Steward Experience I
Section M1 meets Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2011, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Leslie King
Location: Zehler Hall Room 104
Department or Center: Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
This course will be a seminar for the River Stewards, the student group of the Rivers Institute at the University of Dayton. This course will highlight components of education, action and experience. The Great Miami River will serve as the focus for community engagement and meaningful learning. The course will be available for only River Stewards.
Class limit: 20
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 350: Wines of the World
Section M1 meets Sept 14 - Nov 9, 2011, Mondays 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Instructor: Thomas I. Davis
Location: ArtStreet Studio C
Department or Center: Department of MIS Operations Management and Decision Sciences
This is a course for those who are convinced they will appreciate wines more if they learn more about wine and its history. This course will be a journey where we will share what we discover as we travel together over the wine roads of many nations. In addition to our reading and discussions we will share three experiences along the way. The first will be a component tasting where we will examine the individual tastes, aromas, and sensations that come with both good and bad wines. Next we will have a formal wine tasting to explore the properties of red and white wines from several different countries. Finally we will share a dinner where the several courses have been matched to one or more wines.
Restrictions: Must be 21.
Fee: $80.00
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 359: Employment Readiness
Section M1 meets Sept 20- Nov 17, 2011, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Instructor: Jason Eckert
Location: Alumni House Room 118
Department or Center: Department of Management and Marketing
Conducting your job search can be a daunting task, but breaking it down into manageable steps will help you be successful. This course will help you acquire professionalism with ease and become more self assured in business interactions. You will also learn how to be successful on the job by becoming a highly desirable employee by understanding career leadership skills most desired by employers, such as professionalism, problem solving, respecting workforce boundaries and diversity.
Class limit: 15
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 364: Faith, Vocation and Leadership I
Section M1 meets Aug 29 - Dec 6, 2011, Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Instructor: Maria Ollier Burkett
Location: 421 College Park
Department or Center: South Student Neighborhood
Students explore topics such as community, prayer, and Christian servant-leadership in an effort to understand and engage in communal faith development and vocation discernment. Students must have at least junior standing at the University of Dayton: must have completed the application process and be accepted to live in the Faith, Vocation, and Leadership house as per the procedure set forth by the Program for Christian Leadership. (including completion of the Special Interest Housing application process).
Class limit: 7
Grading Option 2, 1.5 sem. hrs.
UDI 371: ArtStreet Experience
Section MI meets Aug 24 - Dec 9, 2011, days and times arranged
Instructor: Susan Byrnes
Location: ArtStreet
Department or Center: ArtStreet
ArtStreet residents will work collaboratively and independently to provide, experience and reflect on multi-faceted arts programming, enhancing their creativity, cultural literacy and expressive abilities no matter what their major course of study is.
Class limit: 58
Restrictions: ArtStreet residents only.
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 382: International Films
Section M1 meets Aug 31 - Sept 21, 2011, Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Section M2 meets Sept 28 - Oct 26, 2011, Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Section M3 meets Nov 2 – Nov 30, 2011, Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Instructor: Jeff Geers
Location: ArtStreet Studio B
Department or Center: Department of English
An advanced look at the multitude of significant films that are made around the world. Each film screened will be examined from historical, religious, philosophical, cultural, literal and artistic standpoints with the assistance of panel discussions led by faculty members from the Humanities.
Class limit: 30
Restrictions: Permission required.
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 390: Servant Leadership Seminar for REAL Dayton Leaders
Section M1 meets Aug 24 - Oct 19, 2011, days and times arranged
Instructor: Kelly Bohrer
Location: Liberty Hall Room 114
Department or Center: Department of Religious Studies, the Center for Social Concern and Campus Ministry
In this service learning mini-course, the students selected to be the REAL Dayton leaders will enhance, incorporate and reflect upon servant leadership skills to be effective leaders for this fall break program. Also during course meeting time, the leaders will work as a team to develop and plan service projects, reflection activities and educational opportunities for the REAL Dayton program. At the end of the course, leaders will reflect on the service projects completed during the program, the effectiveness of the program for UD students and their own experience as servant leaders.
Class limit: 10
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 392-I, UDI 391-III, UDI 398-VMP: Dayton Civic Scholars
UDI 392-I MP, for Sophomores, meets Sept 1 - Oct 27, 2011, Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30 PM
UDI 391-III MP, for Juniors, meets Sept 1 - Oct 27, 2011, Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30 PM
UDI 398-VMP, for Seniors, meets Sept 1 - Oct 27, 2011, Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Anna Hurley
Location: Zehler Hall Room 104
Department or Center: Fitz Center for Leadership in Community
This service-learning mini-course fulfills the meeting requirements for the Dayton Civic Scholars program and combines classroom discussion, required reading and community speakers to help students integrate academic learning with service learning. Emphasis is on social justice and urban issues in the City of Dayton. Requirements include 60 hours of volunteer service and conference attendance OR an internship, a structured reflection journal, required readings, class participation, and a senior capstone project.
Class limit: 35
Restrictions: Open to Dayton Civic Scholars only.
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 393: Community Service Internship
Section MP meets Aug 17 - Dec 16, 2011, Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Instructor: Bro. Edward Zamierowski, SM
Location: Zehler Hall Room 104
Department or Center: Fitz Center for Leadership in Community
This is the fourth in a series of four one-hour courses. This service-learning mini course combines community service with reflection. Requirements include 450 hours of direct community service, an observation/reflection journal, required readings, a short story written from community service experiences and class discussions on related issues.
Class limit: 6
Restrictions: Open to students in the Semester of Service program only.
Grading Option 2, 3 sem. hrs.
UDI 410: Maxie: Integration
Section M1 meets Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2011, Thursdays 4:30 - 5:20 PM
Instructors: Juan Santamarina and Sally Raymont
Location: Alumni Hall Room 016
Department or Center: Department of International Studies
This is the fourth and final course in a series of integrating mini courses on international education and would most likely be taken in the third or fourth year of the study term after the student returns from abroad. The focus will be on facilitating reflection on and integration of the experience. This will include exploration of other overseas and local opportunities, career development plans and personal strategies for ongoing learning.
Class limit: 16
Pre-requisites: INS 210 and 310.
Restrictions: Open only to students who have participated in an education abroad program within the last year.
Grading Option 1, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 415: The River Steward Experience II
Section M1 meets Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2011, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Leslie King
Location: Zehler Hall Room 104
Department or Center: Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
This course will be a seminar for the River Stewards, the student group of the Rivers Institute at the University of Dayton. The course will be available for only River Stewards. Like the River Steward Experience Year I, this course will highlight components of education, action and experience. Further, participants in the Year II mini-course will, under the supervision of the instructor, organize and teach many of the topics covered in the Year I course. The Great Miami River will serve as the focus for community engagement and meaningful learning.
Class limit: 20
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 419: FORUM for Young Catechetical Leaders
Section M1 meets Aug 27 – Nov 12, 2011, Saturdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski
Location: Marianist Hall Learning Space
Department or Center: Institute for Pastoral Initiatives
This is the second of four parts of the Catechetical Program preparing students to become outstanding catechists. Addresses the key themes of the National Directory for Catechists regarding “The Art of Communicating Faith: Scripture and Tradition.” Themes include: a) Effective Catechesis b) Four Pillars of Our Catholic Faith c) Integrating Scripture in Catechetical Ministry and d) Integrating Liturgy and Liturgical Experiences in Catechetical Ministry.
Grading Option 1, 1 sem. hr.
