Mini-Course Offerings
The following mini-courses are offered in Fall Term 2012.
UDI 145: Life Skills for First-Year Student Athletes
UDI 145
Section M1 meets Aug 22 - Dec 6, 2012, Mondays 7:30 - 8:20 PM
Section M2 meets Aug 22 - Dec 6, 2012, Tuesdays 12:00 - 12:50 PM
Instructors: Heather Hogan
Location: Frerick Room TBA
Department or Center: Athletics
Focus will be on the unique transitions that student-athletes face upon entering college. Student-athletes will explores several aspects of college life such as time management, peer pressure, diversity and leadership (Class limit: 25)
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 166: Choosing a Major
UDI 166
Section M1 meets Sept 24 - Nov 18, 2012, Mondays and Wednesday 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Instructor: Mark Sisson
Location: Alumni House Room 118
Department or Center: Counseling Center
This course is designed for the freshman and sophomore student who has yet to decide on an academic major or career path. We will investigate personality type, interests, values and skills, and help the student develop a more specific focus on their future career choices. (Class limit: 16)
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 175: The Art and Science of Learning
Section M1 meets Aug 22 - Dec 17, 2012, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-9:50 AM
Section M2 meets Aug 22 - Dec 17, 2012, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00-3:50 PM
Section M3 meets Aug 22 - Dec 17, 2012, Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00-10:50 AM
Instructor: Duce Coudret
Location: ArtStreet, Studio B
Department or Center: Office of Student Learning Services
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. Pre-Req: Permission (Class limit: 12 per section)
Grading Option 1, 2 sem. hr.
UDI 185: Junior Achievement Economic Education Project
Section M1 meets Various dates/times, arranged with the Instructor
Instructor: Barbara John
Location: Miriam 109 and Various DPS Buildings
Department or Center: Department of Economics and Finance
The Junior Achievement Program has designed introductory economic education packages to elementary classrooms. This course is a unique opportunity to do "service-learning" in the Dayton Public Schools and possibly charter schools in the vicinity. To be a JA tutor, no prior experience in economics is necessary; any college student is qualified. After training, each participant will be assigned to an area teacher (typically at the elementary or junior level) to make arrangements to present the material in 5-6 two-hour increments.
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 247: Intro to Principles of Liturgy for Christian Musicians
Section M1 meets Aug 28 - Nov 27, 2012, Time and Day TBA
Instructors: Kathy Sales
Location: Liberty Hall 01
Department or Center: Campus Ministry
This course provides the liturgical background and knowledge for th new undergraduate music ministers who will be chosen by auditioning in spring 2012 and will be leading/directing music at liturgies on campus. Selection will be in spring 2012.
Grading Option 1, 1 sem. hrs.
UDI 315: The River Steward Experience I
Section MI meets Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2012, Fridays 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Leslie King
Location: Zehler Hall 104
Department or Center: College of Arts and Sciences
A classroom experience for First Year River Stewards. This course focuses on leadership development in the pursuit of education, experience and action within the community. Open to first year River Stewards only. (Class limit: 20)
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 350: Wines of the World
Section MI meets Sept-Nov 2012, 6:00-7:15 PM
Instructor: Thomas Davis
Location: ArtStreet Studio C
Department or Center: MIS/Decisions 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. Must be 21. Lab Fee: $90.00
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 359: Employment Readiness
Section MI meets Sept 11 – Nov 6, 2012, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Instructor: Jason Eckert
Location: Alumni Hall 118
Department or Center: Department Management and Marketing
Conducting your job search can be a daunting task, but breaking it down into manageable steps will help you be successful. You will acquire professionalism with ease and become more self assured in business interactions. You will also learn how to become a highly desirable employee by understanding career leadership skills most desired by employers, such as professionalism, problem solving, respecting workplace boundaries and diversity. (Class limit: 25)
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 364: Vocation and Leadership 1
Section M1 meets Aug 28-Dec 4, 2012, Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Instructor: Maria Ollier Burkett
Location: Faith, Vocation and Leadership House
Department or Center: Program for Christian Leadership
Students explore topics such as community, prayer, and Christian servant-leadership in an effort to understand and engage in communal faith development and vocational discernment. Limited to juniors and seniors living in the Faith Vocation and Leadership House. (Class limit: 7)
Grading Option 2, 1.5 sem. hr.
UDI 382: International Films
Section M1 meets Sep 5-26, 2012, Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Section M2 meets Oct 10-31, 2012, Wednesdays 7:00-9:30 PM
Section M3 meets Nov 7-Dec 5, 2012, Wednesdays 7:00-9:30 PM
Instructor: James Farrelly and Jeff Geers
Location: ArtStreet Studio B
Department or Center: English Department
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. Permission required.
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 385: Intergroup Dialogue: Religion
Section MI meets Sept 10 – Oct 29, 2012, Mondays 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Instructor: Daria-Yvonne Graham
Location: Marianist 206
Department or Center: Communication Department
The Intergroup Dialogues course is carefully structured to explore social group identity, conflict, community and social justice. It involves an identity group defined by race and ethnicity. Each identity group is represented in the dialogue with two facilitators - one from each represented identity group - who encourage dialogue rather than debate. Facilitators and participants explores similarities and difference among and across groups and strive toward building a multicultural and democratic community. (Class limit: 10)
Grading Option 2, 2 sem. hr.
UDI 389: Intergroup Dialogue: Ethnicity
Section MI meets Sept 5 – Oct 24, 2012, Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Daria-Yvonne Graham
Location: Marianist 206
Department or Center: Communication Department
The Intergroup Dialogues course is carefully structured to explore social group identity, conflict, community and social justice. It involves an identity group defined by race and ethnicity. Each identity group is represented in the dialogue with two facilitators - one from each represented identity group - who encourage dialogue rather than debate. Facilitators and participants explores similarities and difference among and across groups and strive toward building a multicultural and democratic community. (Class limit: 10)
Grading Option 2, 1.5 sem. hr.
UDI 390: Servant Leadership Seminar for Real Dayton Leaders
Section MP meets Aug 27 - Oct 22, 2012, Dates and Times by Arrangement with Instructor
Instructor: Kelly Bohrer
Location: Liberty 08
Department or Center: Center for Social Concern, Campus Ministry
In this service learning mini-course, (approximately 13) students are 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 the 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 REAL Dayton, the effectiveness of the program for UD students and their own experience as servant leaders.
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
Dayton Civic Scholar Experience
UDI 392 I Section MP (Sophomores) meets Sept 7 - Nov 9, 2012, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
UDI 394 II Section MP (Sophomores) meets Sept 7 - Nov 9, 2012, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
UDI 391 I Section MP (Juniors) meets Sep 7 - Nov 9, 2012, Fridays, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
UDI 395 IV Section MP (Juniors) meets Sep 7 - Nov 9, 2012, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
UDI 398 V Section MP (Seniors) meets Sep 7 - Nov 9, 2012, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
UDI 399 V Section MP (Seniors) meets Sep 7 - Nov 9, 2012, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Alexandra Robinson
Location: TBD
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. Only open to Dayton Civic Scholars. (Class limit: 41)
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hr.
UDI 393: Community Service Internship
Section MP meets Aug 27 - Dec 14, 2012, Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instructor: Bro. Edward Zamierowski, SM
Location: Zehler 104
Department or Center: Fitz Center for Leadership in Community
This service-learning mini course, which is only open to students in the Semester of Service program combines community service with reflection. Requirements include 450 hours of direct community service, an observation/reflection journal, required readings, a short story written from their community service experiences and class discussions on related issues. Only open to (5) students in the Semester of Service program. (Class limit: 5)
Grading Option 2, 3 sem. hr.
UDI 415: The River Steward Experience II
Section MI meets Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2012, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Leslie King
Location: Zehler 104
Department or Center: Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
A classroom experience for Second Year River Stewards. This course focuses on leadership development in the pursuit of education, experience and action within the community. Open to Second Year River Stewards only. (Class limit: 20)
Grading Option 2, 1 sem. hrs.
UDI 491: Forum for Young Catechetical Leaders IV
Section M1 meets Aug 25 - Nov 10, 2012, Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Sr. Angela Zukowski, MHSH, D.Min.
Location: Marianist Learning Space
Department or Center: Institute for Pastoral Initiatives
This is the fourth of four parts of the Catechetical Program preparing students to become outstanding catechists. Addresses the key themes of The National Directory for Catechesis regarding: Discipleship (Catholic Moral Life), Catholic Social Teachings and Catechetical Planning. Themes include: a) Developing a Pastoral Catechetical Plan; b) Call and Challenge of Discipleship; c/ Catholic Social Teachings; and d) Communications technology and Catechesis. The FORUM is held in Marianist Hall-Learning Space four Saturdays a semester. (Class limit: 40)
Grading Option 1, 1 sem. hr.