SEM-455 |
Women in Science |
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This course focuses on the critically important contributions made by women scientists of past and present. | |||
Special emphasis will be placed on those women awarded the Nobel Prize for scientific accomplishments in their | |||
disciplines. Students will acquire an appreciation of the professional obstacles circumvented by these courageous | |||
innovators who have significantly impacted the realm of the scientific world. Science and technology are often | |||
considered to be the forte of men. However, the numerous gifted women scientists highlighted in this course are | |||
credited with crucial contemporary discoveries and inventions and are recognized by their communities of | |||
interest within the world of science. This course will also explore the influence exerted by women scientists in | |||
their ongoing contributing roles in shaping future generations of women in science. This course focuses on one | |||
of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, women, earth, non-violence, racism, | |||
immigration, namely earth and being merciful stewards of mother earth through responsible scientific practices. | |||
This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-460 |
Environmental Feminisms |
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This course explores the nexus between women and nature. The connection between gendered oppression and | |||
environmental destruction has been demonstrated for decades. This course goes beyond ecofeminist theorizing | |||
to explore the current problems and practical applications related to universal equality and environmental | |||
justice. Students will be encouraged to explore ntersectional, decolonizing, and non-dualistic ways of thinking | |||
about environmental feminist concerns. Academic and creative writing skills will be utilized to express students ' | |||
ideas and hopes for a sustainable and socially just future. This course focuses on Women, which is one of the five | |||
critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, Nonviolence, Women, Racism, and Immigration. This course | |||
meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-501 |
Technology for Good |
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Technology for Good focuses on nonprofit use of digital media such as social media and websites that address | |||
issues the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns with a special focus women. Specifically we will review and critique | |||
nonprofit digital media for good that address women ' s issues, earth, and nonviolence. Some organizational social | |||
and digital media we will review include: Susan G Komen, Girls Who Code, and more. |
3.00 |
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SEM-520 |
Green Marketing |
This signature seminar will explore the dynamic relationship between ethical marketing, mindful consumption, and protecting our planet, rooted in the Sisters of Mercy ' s critical concern for the Earth. This course will seek to understand and outline ways businesses can thrive economically while positively impacting the Earth ' s wellbeing. We will explore mindfulness in an over-consumption culture while critically examining current marketing practices and consumer behaviors. A deep dive into conscious marketing, consumer empowerment, and corporate social responsibility will help shape a more sustainable future where businesses prosper alongside a |
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vital Earth. |
3.00 |
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SLP-400 |
Phonetics |
Focuses on the typical production of speech sounds, transcribing speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet, analyzing the acoustic properties of speech sounds, provides a foundation for understanding of typical and atypical speech development and patterns and regional and foreign accents. The course also includes an |
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introduction to speech sound disorders in pediatric populations. |
3.00 |
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SLP-410 |
Language Development |
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Focuses on the development of spoken and written language in humans from birth through early adulthood. The | |||
course emphasizes the role of environment and human biological factors utilized in learning to communicate | |||
with words, sentences, and narratives. It also covers the development of reading and writing. |
3.00 |
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SLP-420 |
Anatomy / Physiology Speech-Lang / Swallowin |
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Provides foundational information of the structures( anatomy), function( physiology), and neural controls of the | |||
structures used for speech, language, swallowing, respiration, and related behaviors in humans. Particular | |||
emphasis will be placed on neurological structures & functions associated with speech, language, and swallowing. 3.00 | |||