Courses

3 credits

(Day and time TBD)

3 credits

Asynchronous Online

This online, asynchronous course introduces students to Germany’s turbulent twentieth century by exploring how historical, political, and social developments are reflected through the medium of film.  By analyzing the aesthetics of representation, we will investigate how a selection of German films depict gender, class, and cultural difference--as well as use nostalgia to create cultural memory.

No texts to purchase; all readings are accessed through direct library links.

Course taught in English; no previous German knowledge required.

1-4 credits

By permission of Honors Director only

1-4 credits

By permission of Honors Director only

3 credits

By permission of Honors Director only

1-4 credits

By permission of Honors Director only

3 credits

Asynchronous Online

3 credits 

Asynchronous Online

1-4 credits

Kubatova, A.

W: 12:20 - 1:10 pm

The course is intended to serve as preparation for the submission of the Graduate Research Fellowship Proposal to the National Science Foundation. The commitment of the research advisor to review proposals is necessary to register for the course. The course includes critical proposal writing components, time management when writing, an overview of different funding agencies, the perspective of reviewers often presented to invited speakers.

Main outcomes: is written proposal per NSF solicitation guideline. Students who intend to apply to GRFP NSF solicitation should consider taking this course year before the due date. For questions and registration contact Dr. Kubatova via Alena.Kubatova@und.edu 701-777-0348.

3 credits/1 credit

T/R: 3:30-4:45 pm/L-M: 6:50-8:40 pm

Elements of the atmosphere with emphasis on those processes that affect the global atmospheric circulation. Real time weather data is incorporated into lecture to aid in transferring the subject matter to real life experiences.

4 credits

Lunnie, R.

T/R: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

This course introduces the student to aircraft and ground operations and support systems common to remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft. The course focuses o those the systems that differ significantly from their conventional counterparts. Specific emphasis is placed on mission requirements and their impacts on required systems. Powerplants, potential energy systems, launch and recovery systems, and ground control systems. Hands-on exxperiential learning is required. Prerequisite: AVIT 240 and a minimum GPA of 2.6.

3 credits

TBD

Asynchronous Online

This course investigates aviation’s effects on global culture, commerce, and politics throughout its history by examining original historical sources and evidence from significant events in aviation. After taking this class, students will be more aware of their own and other cultural frameworks and biases and be able to use that perspective effectively as aviation professionals in a global industry. Prerequisite: Minimum GPA 2.6.

3 credits

Vacek, J.

T/R. 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the United States legal system and the development of air law. The course will cover a broad range of topics related to aviation operations including constitutional law, administrative law, Federal Aviation Administration enforcement actions, aircraft ownership issues, products liability law, criminal law, contract law, and international law. Course activities include case reading, argument, and legal research.

3 credits

Charmichael, J.

M/W, 1:30  - 2:45 p.m.

Basic concepts of biology with emphasis on the process of science, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology. Broadly designed to satisfy the needs of those pursuing biological and preprofessional curricula.

3 credits

Kozliak, J. 

MWF, 10:10  - 11:00 a.m.

Atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, states of matter, thermodynamics, periodicity and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

3 credits

Ross, E.

T/R, 11:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

The art of theater was born at a specific time and place: in the 6^th century BCE, in the Greek city-state of Athens. For the ancient Athenians, theater offered more than entertainment and artistic expression. It also was a religious experience and a crucial form of civic discourse. The theater was a place to dramatize, debate, and reflect upon crucial issues facing the community, including war, politics, education, and the status of minority populations.

In this course we will read, discuss, and watch a large selection of surviving Greek dramas, including the comedies of Aristophanes and the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. We will explore the beginnings of western drama from a variety of perspectives, including literary (what do the plays mean?), socio-historical (what specifically ancient and Athenian about this art form?), essentialist (why do we like to watch dramas full of pain and suffering?), and performative (what makes this good Theater?). We also will consider the reception of Greek drama in modern theater, television, and film.

3 credits

Powell, E.

M, 12:20 - 1:10 p.m.,     and T/R, 12:30 - 1:20 p.m.

The theory and practice of public speaking with emphasis on content, organization, language, delivery, and critical evaluation of messages. Basic principles of speech from the viewpoint of composition and delivery. Emphasis on student performance stressing original thinking, effective organization and direct communication of ideas.

3 credits

Schanilek-Gowan, J.

Asynchronous Online

Introduces theories and practices of health communication. Explores health communication with interpersonal sources (e.g., physicians, other providers), groups (e.g., support groups, health care organizations), and effective communication through mass media and digital/social media channels.

3 credits

Lucas, A.

Asynchronous Online

This course explores identifying risks to organizational goals and key stakeholders and communicating effectively during crisis events to maintain organizational legitimacy. Risk and crisis key theories and concepts, applications and analysis are addressed.

3 credits

Steen, C.

TBD

3 cr.

Staff/TBD

MWF, 12:20 - 1:10 p.m. or 1:25 - 2:15 p.m.

This course, which builds upon ENGL 110, gives students experience with genres and rhetorical situations beyond the academic classroom. In begins with a set of common readings on an important social issue to establish a context for the work of the class. Throughout the semester, students engage in a series of research tasks and writing projects that center on a collaboratively-authored project proposal or recommendation for a specific audience or community. Then, students use the knowledge gained through research and rhetorical awareness to produce documents that will help inform and persuade the public.

3 credits

Hammond, S.

T/R, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Human interactions with the natural environment are often perceived as conflicts between environmental protection and socio-economics. Sustainability attempts to redefine that world view by seeking balance between the 'three Es' -environment, economy, equity. This course examines the concept of sustainability, the theory behind it, and what it means for society.

3 credits

Kuznicki, M. 

T/R, 8 - 9:15 a.m. or

Koriko, H.

T/R, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Introduction to the fundamental principals of the Fine Arts--Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, and Dance-followed by examples of the interaction of the arts in selected cultures from history and around the world and at a variety of campus arts events, in order to increase appreciation of the importance of the fine arts to the individual and community.

3 credits

Iancu, L.

F, 10:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

3 credits

Prescott, C.

T/R, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Through intense role playing and a highly interactive learning environment, students in this course explore key historic debates in American history about slavery, capitalism, citizenship, and women's roles. Class sessions are student-centered and directed, while professors advise, guide and evaluate oral and written work.

3 credits

Various instructors, days, and times.

Reading and discussion of selected works that reflect the methodology of the Humanities, with emphasis on Diversity of Human Experience, as a means to establish fundamental skills for responsible research in any field, including: critical and creative thinking, deep reading, scholarly inquiry, and diversity of perspective on various social issues through an intercultural approach. Taken by first-year students in the Honors Program.

By contract/permission only.

1-4 credits

Kirby, M.

Invest in your community, gain practical knowledge and experience, and earn up to 4 Honors credits by volunteering or interning at select organizations. A two-pages or more reflection paper will be due at the end of the semester. By Permission Only. Contact Merie Kirby, (merie.kirby@und.edu) for details.

3 credits

Various instructors, days, and times.

Honors 291, like Honors 101, focuses on reading and discussion of selected works that reflect the methodology of the humanities, with emphasis on Diversity of Human Experience, as a means to establish fundamental skills for responsible research in any field, including: critical and creative thinking, deep reading, scholarly inquiry, and diversity of perspective through an intercultural approach. Honors 291 replaces Honors 101 for first-year students entering with over 30 college credits accrued through AP, dual enrollment, PSEO, etc., as these students will have to acclimate much more quickly to the demands of upper-level college classes.

By contract/permission only.

1 credit

This course is designed to give self-directed, motivated students the opportunity to take a deeper dive into an aspect of another course they are taking and earn 1 Honors credit for doing so. This course is repeatable. Permission of Honors Director required to register; contact merie.kirby@und.edu for details.

3 credits

Kirby, M.

M2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Food for Thought is an exploratory class, looking for connections and insights by delving into a universal need that continues to shape us in terms of identity, culture, history, science, and public policy. Food fuels us in the literal sense, but the influence of food on human life goes beyond production and consumption: food is our great crossroads. It is where culture meets science, contemporary issues meet historical context, agriculture meets recipe blogs, and the Great British Bae-Off meets the FDA. Our reading and writing for this class will come from a unique cross-section of disciplines. (Course fulfills credits for Humanities and Analyzing Worldview/Global Diversity requirements.)

3 credits

Kirby, M.

T/R, 11:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Why does an author choose to subvert, tease, challenge, or rebel against readers’ expectations? What happens when, as practiced readers, we encounter these stories? How does an author tell a story through slack messages or multiple choice test or notes scribbled in the margins of another novel? Why would you need to keep a novel in a (literal) box? This class will examine these questions in the face of unreliable narrators, nested narratives, experimental structures, and other unconventional authorial choices in fiction.

3 credits

Domzal, A.

M/W, 3:35 - 4:25 p.m.

In this course we will explore some of the central philosophical ideas and social theories which shaped the political and cultural landscape of the United States during the 60s as well as attempt to understand their effects on our contemporary situation. We will interrogate what words like ‘culture’ and ‘counterculture’ mean and, through the investigation of different social/scientific/artistic/etc. movements, understand the philosophical underpinnings of United States counterculture in the 60s. Once we have laid this foundation we will focus on specific movements, their goals, and their outcomes. These will include the Hippie movement, the New Left, Second Wave Feminism and Black Feminism, the Civil Rights movement and Black Nationalism, and the ‘Red Power’ movements. Finally, we will conclude with an ‘evaluation’ of sorts of the ‘success’ or ‘failure’ of the 60s counterculture with an eye toward the goals these movements had and what the United States currently looks like.

By contract/permission only.

1 - 4 credits

Kirby, M.

Individual instruction on specified topics arranged by mutual agreement among teacher, student, and the Program. Repeatable to 12 credits.

2 credits

Chu, Y.

Raise awareness and interest in national and international scholarships. Inspire your peers to engage in diverse scholarship learning experiences worldwide. Share your national scholarship stories. Serve as a National Scholarship Peer Advisor. You will reflect on your interest in national and international scholarships in a meaningful way, while developing concrete skills to articulate the value of scholarship opportunities. As an advisor, you will also strengthen your communication, networking, and leadership skills. Positions available: 1) NSPA Communications & Social Media Intern; 2) NSPA Presentation Intern; 3) NSPA Event Planner Intern; 4) NSPA Advising Intern; and 5) NSPA Newsletter Intern. Contact yee.chu@und.edu for more information.

1 credit

O'Leary, M.

W, 2:30 - 3:20 pm

3 credits

Voight, A.

T/R, 2:00 - 3:15 p,.m.

Innovation for Impact: Hacking for Defense (H4D) is an interdisciplinary, project-based course where students tackle real-world challenges sourced from the defense, security, and public service sectors. Working in teams, students learn human-centered design, customer discovery, and lean startup methodologies while engaging directly with stakeholders to understand complex problems before proposing solutions. The course emphasizes problem framing over solution jumping, rapid iteration, and evidence-based decision-making. By the end of the semester, students will have developed and tested a mission-driven concept with real users, gaining hands-on experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and applied problem-solving with real-world impact.

By permission of the Director

3 credits

Kirby, M.

By permission of the Honors Director only.

Independent research on a significant project with an expert faculty advisor.

1-4 credits

Kirby, M.

By permission of the Honors Director only.

3 credits

Weldt -Basson, H.

T/R 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Online Synchronous

3 credits

Gandarillas, M.

T/R, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Students will examine how digital technologies are currently (re)shaping multilingual practices worldwide, including the status of endangered languages and the fast-changing sociolinguistic landscapes of the 21^st century. Desing for linguaphiles regardless of major, course activities necessarily encourage cross-disciplinary connections. Students will critically explore the promises and perils of a still-emerging AI and digital media in terms of linguistic diversity and social justice.

The course will revolve around four theses: (a) digital multilingualism (specifically, online translanguaging, social media practices, network-related linguistic landscapes); (b) technology and access (i.e., AI as applied to automated translation, speech recognition, and language learning apps such as Duolingo, with special attention to equity and inclusion); (c) endangered languages in the AI era (e.g., revitalization efforts, leveraging digital tools and platforms); (d) ethics and power (“algorithmic bias” theory, “digital colonialism,” and linguistic justice in the age of AI).

3 credits

Knapp, T.

T/R, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

In cultures around the world, the rise of great cities has changed not only the way people live and interact with the world around them, but also how they express that life through literature, art, architecture, and film. This course will explore these aesthetic expressions in/of the metropolis by investigating the ways individuals transform – and are transformed by – life in urban centers.

3 credits

Ravi, P.

Asynchronous Online

This course intends to provide students with the basic knowledge of major determinants, health indicators, and trends of global health.

3 credits

Beltz, M.

MWF, 10:10 - 11:00 a.m.

At some point in our lives, we all encounter the health care system—whether as patients, professionals, or loved ones of those receiving care. Every choice made in these moments involves ethical questions: What is the right thing to do, and why? This course explores the ethical dimensions of health care, focusing on the responsibilities of professionals, the rights of patients, and the process of moral decision-making. Through real-world cases and ethical dilemmas, we’ll examine issues such as informed consent, abortion, euthanasia, organ transplants, assisted suicide, vaccine mandates, drug screening, and health care policy and reform. Students will learn to apply ethical theories and professional codes to better understand the complex decisions that shape modern medicine.

3 credits

Stone, L.

MW, 2:00 - 3:15 p,.m.

This class will explore the groundbreaking ideas of 19^th and 20^th century thinkers know as “Existentialists” (Soren Kierkegaard, Fridrich Nietzsche, Fyodor Dostroyevsky, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone De Beauvoir, Franz Kafka, and Albert Camus) who were struggling to make sense and meaning of an increasingly bewildering and technologically driven world. Rejecting easy answers, Existentialists incite us to “live dangerously” in the face of lived experiences like alienation, absurdity, freedom, solitude, and suffering. Students in the class will critically reflect upon the challenges Existentialist ideas present to the comforts provided by religion and reason, while being mindful of the threat of nihilism.

3 credits

Mann, J.

T/R, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

This course investigates philosophical issues surrounding colonialism. Topics discussed include: the role philosophers have historically played in shaping the discourses and practices of colonialism; Western and Indigenous theories of civilization, sovereignty, and property; and the political, ethical, and social consequences of both colonialism and decolonialism. We’ll read a wide variety of authors, from canonical philosophers to contemporary activists. Essential Studies: Humanities and Analyzing Worldviews.

3 credits

Ferraro, F.

TR, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m, or         R, 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.

A survey of the psychology of human life span development, including intellectual, emotional, and social aspects of the normal individual and emphasizing childhood and adolescent development. Prerequisite: PSYC 111.

4 credits

Terrell, H.

T/R. 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

An advanced research methods course. Students will learn how to plan and execute basic psychological experiments, analyze data, and correctly report research findings using APA style. Prerequisite: PSYC 241 and PSYC 303.

3 credits

TBA

Asynchronous Online

This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills associated with the helping process, including interviewing skills, as practiced in a variety of community services settings. A special focus will be on the problem-solving process and interaction skills used in direct service activities with individuals. Helping skills require a knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the effective use of interpersonal behaviors. This combination of knowledge and skills will benefit any individual wanting to increase effectiveness when working with people.

3 credits

O'Leary, M.

T/R, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

WGS 225 provides an introduction to the rich and dynamic interdisciplinary academic field of Women and Gender Studies.  Drawing on feminist theory and scholarship, we will address critical questions about the status of women and girls around the world today and engage in self-reflection about our own experiences and views as gendered beings (individuals of all gender identities are welcome!).  We will explore the ways in which gender shapes social, cultural, economic, and political systems and institutions, as well as the ways in which those systems and institutions shape the lives of women and girls. Intersectionality will be at the heart of our studies as we will always consider how race, class, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, and other important factors intersect with gender to influence women and girls’ complex experiences, oppressions, opportunities, and methods of resistance and empowerment. We aim to not only better understand the local and global world in which we live, but to also imagine ways in which we can transform it. While we will cover a wide variety of topics in the course, we will spend an extended period of time studying the global problem of sex trafficking, which offers important insights into the key issues, questions, and debates within the field of Women and Gender Studies.

• ENGR 201HON: Statics
• ENGR 202HON: Dynamics
• ENGR 203HON: Mechanics of Materials
• ENGR 206HON: Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
• ENGR 340HON: Professional Integrity in Engineering
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Requires permission codes from Nursing to register

• NURS 301HON Professional Nurse I
  
• NURS 331HON Patient and Family-Centered Nursing
• NURS 406HON Evidence-Informed Practice
• NURS 450HON Transition to Practice: Seminar
• NURS 453HON Clinical Practicum V