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ACC-Accounting

2 Courses in this department.

ACC-2125
Introduction to the Accounting Profession
1 Credit Hours

Teaches topics related to the accounting profession, including career options in accounting, certifications in accounting (CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE, etc.), ethics in the profession, current issues in accounting, professional standards, and professionalism skills. Discusses the educational requirements for the accounting undergraduate and graduate degrees.

ACC-6540
Professional Ethics in Accounting and Auditing
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to Master of Accountancy Program

Covers professional ethics and ethical dilemmas faced by accountants and auditors. Uses case studies to present ethical dilemmas and violations of the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct (Code), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). Covers diagnosis of ethical dilemmas and violations of the Code, GAAP, and GAAS. Provides opportunity to work collaboratively to design, prescribe, and communicate effective safeguards and resolutions to ethical dilemmas and Code, GAAP, and GAAS violations.

ANTH-Anthropology

3 Courses in this department.

ANTH-3560
Peace Violence and Human Morality
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
University Advanced Standing

Explores the cultural patterning of violence and nonviolence. Draws on theories of human values and ethics to understand how people morally justify different types of violent action, such as riots, genocide, warfare, and ritual violence. Explores cultural processes of pacifism, self-sacrifice, and reconciliation.

ANTH-3720
Applied Anthropology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 101G, ENGL 2010, and University Advanced Standing

Surveys the ethics and methods used by applied anthropologists. Surveys a range of areas where applied work is performed, including development anthropology, anthropology and health, industrial anthropology, anthropology and marketing, etc. Also explores the political, social, and theoretical implications of applied work.

ANTH-3850
Ethnographic Methods WE
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ANTH 101G and University Advanced Standing

Examines the utility of ethnographic research techniques for answering different research questions. Formulates research ethics protocols. Engages in participant observation research and teaches techniques for recording observations in field notes. Employs ethnographic writing genres to compose reports on original research. Develops skills in qualitative interview techniques and the analysis of qualitative data.

ASL-American Sign Language

3 Courses in this department.

ASL-3360
Simultaneous Interpreting
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ASL 3350 and matriculation into the Interpreting Emphasis and University Advanced Standing

Introduces skills and processes required to produce simultaneous interpretations. Focuses on transitioning from consecutive interpreting to time-limited simultaneous interpreting. Develops cognitive, semantic, and dual tasking abilities required to interpret spontaneous texts. Teaches and incorporates more advanced semantic choices and negotiation techniques. Works with a variety of audience sizes and types. Teaches how ethics impact behavioral decisions and interpretations. Gives more consideration to developing sets of technical or field-specific signs and applying these to interpretative work. Includes one-hour per week lab. Taught in ASL. Lab access fee of $10 applies.

ASL-3370
Sign to Voice Interpreting
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ASL 3360 and matriculation into the Interpreting Emphasis and University Advanced Standing

Introduces skills and processes required to produce conceptually accurate and linguistically appropriate voice interpretations of ASL texts. Develops cognitive, semantic, and dual tasking abilities required to interpret spontaneous texts. Teaches and incorporates more advanced semantic choices and negotiation techniques.Works with a variety of audience sizes and types. Teaches how ethics impact behavioral decisions and interpretations. Gives more consideration to developing sets of technical or field-specific signs and applying these to interpretative work. Includes one-hour per week lab. Lab access fee of $10 applies.

ASL-3380
Transliteration
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ASL 3360, matriculation into the Interpreting Emphasis and University Advanced Standing

Introduces skills and processes required to produce conceptually accurate and linguistically appropriate messages using ASL signs in an English word order. Develops cognitive, semantic, and dual tasking abilities required to interpret spontaneous texts. Teaches and incorporates more advanced semantic choices and negotiation techniques. Works with a variety of audience sizes and types. Teaches how ethics impact behavioral decisions and interpretations. Gives more consideration to developing sets of technical or field-specific signs and applying these to interpretative work. Includes one-hour per week lab. Lab access fee of $10 applies.

AVSC-Aviation Science

1 Course in this department.

AVSC-3150
Principles of Aviation Management
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
AVSC 2070, AVSC 2150 and University Advanced Standing

Teaches principles of aviation management including the management process, decision-making, and organizational structure. Covers leadership skills including communication, fostering team work, conflict resolution, and human resource management. Analyzes the importance of ethics and social responsibility as well as developing and crafting executive strategies. Studies organizational culture and effective management of innovation and change. May be delivered online.

BESC-Behavioral Science

1 Course in this department.

BESC-3420
Communication and Conflict
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(COMM 3410 or COMM 2110) and University Advanced Standing

Studies contemporary theories of conflict and communication. Analyzes the roles of culture, gender, personal, and organizational ethics in conflicts and disputes. Covers the nature of conflict and teaches methods of negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution with an emphasis on collaborative problem-solving. Canvas Course Mats $45/McGraw applies.

CHST-Chinese Studies

1 Course in this department.

CHST-200G
Introduction to Chinese Studies
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005

Taught in English. Introduces Chinese Language and Culture to interested students and gives them an overview about the minor study program. Includes an introduction into the characteristics of Chinese script by memorizing a few everyday expressions in Chinese. Introduces Chinese history, economy, society, politics, culture and popular culture, and ethics including philosophy, religions, beliefs, film, literature, contemporary discourses.

CMHC-Clin Mental Health Counseling

1 Course in this department.

CMHC-6000
ACA Ethics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program

Explores the roles and functions of a professional counselor and the ethical standards that govern the profession. Provides a foundation for the ethical practice of professional Counseling. Introduces students to the history of the Counseling profession as well as professional roles (practitioner, supervisor, educator, etc.) and professional organizations. Examines and applies the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics (and ethical standards of its divisions) to a variety of ethical and legal situations using a variety of ethical decision-making models.

COMM-Communication

1 Course in this department.

COMM-3420
Communication and Conflict
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
University Advanced Standing

Studies contemporary theories of conflict and communication. Analyzes the roles of culture, gender, personal, and organizational ethics in conflicts and disputes. Covers the nature of conflict and teaches methods of negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution with an emphasis on collaborative problem-solving. Canvas Course Mats $45/McGraw applies.

EGDT-Eng Graphics/Design Tech

1 Course in this department.

EGDT-285R
AEC Design Lecture Series
.5 Credit Hours

Provides student opportunities to network and collaborate with industry professionals. Provides exposure to career options within the architecture and other related design industries. Emphasizes the importance of professional ethics and communicating with others. May be Graded Credit/No Credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.

ETHS-Ethics Studies

2 Courses in this department.

ETHS-2500
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s):
ENGH 1005 or ENGL 1010

Explores how Ethnic Studies came to be an academic discipline, for terminology, for theories, for concepts, and for laying groundwork to comprehend the multidisciplinary work in the field and in the minor.

ETHS-2510
Foundations of Ethnic Studies
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ETHS 2500

Illustrates the knowledge gained in Introduction to Ethnic Studies in the learning of terminology, concepts, and theories as that knowledge applies to various professions and everyday life.

FAMS-Family Science

1 Course in this department.

FAMS-4700
Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
FAMS 240G, and University Advanced Standing

Introduces the field of marriage and family therapy. Addresses history, theory, prominent clinicians and modalities, and therapeutic topics and techniques. Develops the knowledge of such topics as the systemic nature of therapy. Focuses on knowledge of theory and specific topics in therapy rather than skill development. Includes research, training, professional issues, and ethics in the field.

FIN-Finance

2 Courses in this department.

FIN-5520
Financial Markets
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Permission of instructor or department chair and University Advanced Standing

Analyzes fundamental economic concepts, including market structures and business cycles. Examines corporate governance, stakeholder management, and capital structure. Explores the role ethics and professionalism play in the investment industry.

FIN-6520
CFA I Financial Markets
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Admission into any graduate program in the Woodbury School of Business

Analyzes fundamental economic concepts, including market structures and business cycles. Examines corporate governance, stakeholder management, and capital structure. Explores the role ethics and professionalism play in the investment industry.

FSCI-Forensic Science

1 Course in this department.

FSCI-3880
Forensic Experts/Professional Practices and the Legal System
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Forensic Science Majors only, and University Advanced Standing

Explores the legal environment pertaining to forensic expert witnessing. Teaches the litigation process and aspects of courtroom testimony. Discusses forensic expert qualifications, ethics and credibility. Teaches the processes and importance of training, certification, periodic proficiency testing and review. Evaluates the role of professional organizations within forensic science. Examines national guidelines and reports affecting the practice, methodology and scientific validity within forensic disciplines.

HLTH-Community Health

1 Course in this department.

HLTH-4300
Health Ethics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Matriculation into BS Public Health, or Healthcare Administration, or Dental Hygiene, or Nursing and University Advanced Standing

For students majoring in Public Health. Also for students interested or working in healthcare fields such as healthcare administration, nursing, dental hygiene, etc. Explores and interprets ethical codes of conduct as set forth by health professions and/or organizations. Emphasis will be given to the Code of Ethics for the Health Care profession. Examines various healthcare issues such as: healthcare allocation, healthcare costs, death and dying issues, patient rights, informed consent, confidentiality etc. Investigates conflicts arising from existing and evolving codes of conduct using care studies as an arena for discussion.

INFO-Info Systems and Technology

1 Course in this department.

INFO-3700
Health Informatics Fundamentals
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
University Advanced Standing
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s):
INFO 2410 or ZOOL 1090 or HLTH 3200

Introduces the concepts, practices and ethics of health informatics. Includes a survey of current health care information systems, such as electronic health records, practice management systems, patient portals, consumer health informatics, disease registries, e-prescribing, telemedicine, and public health informatics. Surveys health care information exchange and related standards and classification systems used to implement interoperable computer-based patient records. Examines privacy and security measures, such as HIPAA, HITECH Act, and Meaningful Use and how they are related to data security, privacy and public perception. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.

IT-Information Technology

1 Course in this department.

IT-6350
Law/Ethics/Privacy in Cybersecurity
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Acceptance into Graduate Certificate or Master of Science in Cybersecurity or Departmental Approval

Explores legal, ethical, and privacy issues as they apply to cybersecurity. Includes the legalities and ethics of hacking, corporate information security and use policies, and the government's role in cybersecurity. Emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of individual cybersecurity practitioners as well as corporate entities, including vulnerability disclosure and correcting software defects. Teaches privacy policies and regulations as they relate to cybersecurity and information systems.

MFT-Marriage and Family Therapy

1 Course in this department.

MFT-6100
Ethical Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A. program

Promotes MFT identity. Develops student competence in ethical decision making. Includes application of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Code of Ethics and relevant Utah law to clinical scenarios.

MGMT-Business Management

1 Course in this department.

MGMT-3020
Individual Action and Corporate Social Responsibility
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing

Focuses on moral issues in organizations and the role and importance these have in today's complex business environment. Explores the challenges that arise across the spectrum of business activity and studies human conduct in a business context and what constitutes right and wrong. Examines issues of ethics as they apply to business entities, managers, shareholders, customers, society, and other consultants. Focuses on identifying and solving real world ethical dilemmas in business, and evaluates various individual and corporate decision-making models.

MILS-Military Science

1 Course in this department.

MILS-1200
Introduction to Leadership Excellence I
2 Credit Hours
Corequisite(s):
MILS 145R

Presents historical overview and development of military value systems and philosophies. Studies individual leadership styles, organization and time management, and writing skills. Includes ethics and code of an officer, role of an officer in the military, drill and ceremonies, fire team tactics, map reading, and basic rifle marksmanship. Lab required.

PHIL-Philosophy

15 Courses in this department.

PHIL-1000
Introduction to Philosophy
3 Credit Hours

Designed to investigate major philosophical ideas from the Pre-Socratic era to the present. Students should develop philosophical skills through supervised analysis of readings in epistemology (knowledge), metaphysics (reality), ethics (values), and social philosophy. Emphasizes the articulation, assessment, and discussion of fundamental religious, social, political issues through class discussions, lectures, media, and writing projects.

PHIL-100H
Introduction to Philosophy
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005

Designed to investigate major philosophical ideas from the Pre-Socratic era to the present. Students should develop philosophical skills through supervised analysis of readings in epistemology (knowledge), metaphysics (reality), ethics (values), and social philosophy. Emphasizes the articulation, assessment, and discussion of fundamental religious, social, political issues through class discussions, lectures, media, and writing projects.

PHIL-2050
Ethics and Values
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ACT scores of 29+ in English and Reading taken within the last five years or completion of ENGL 1010 or ENGL 101H with a grade of C- or higher.

Challenges students to explore and clarify their values; critically read works of philosophy, literature, religion, and history toward understanding the basis of their ethical views; and read, study, research, discuss, and write about difficult ethical issues. Focuses on issues of good vs. evil, justice vs. injustice, equality vs. inequality, and the necessity of defining and examining happiness and values. Engages students in serious reflection on issues of ethics and values as they relate to the students' own lives.

PHIL-205G
Ethics and Values
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ACT scores of 29+ in English and Reading taken within the last five years or completion of ENGL 1010 or ENGL 101H with a grade of C- or higher.

Challenges students to explore and clarify their values; critically read works of philosophy, literature, religion, and history toward understanding the basis of their ethical views; and read, study, research, discuss, and write about difficult ethical issues. Focuses on issues of good vs. evil, justice vs. injustice, equality vs. inequality, and the necessity of defining and examining happiness and values. Engages students in serious reflection on issues of ethics and values as they relate to the students' own lives.

PHIL-205H
Ethics and Values
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
ACT scores of 29+ in English and Reading taken within the last five years or completion of ENGL 1010 or ENGL 101H or ENGH 1005 with a grade of C- or higher.

Systematically explores the core issues in the realm of ethics and values, especially as they relate to life in the contemporary world. Focuses on good versus evil, justice versus injustice, and the necessity of ideals and equality. Emphasizes reading and writing skills at a more challenging level.

PHIL-3460
The Ethics of Human/Animal Relationships
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G or PHIL 205H or PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H) and University Advanced Standing

Introduces a comprehensive philosophical and academic investigation of the relationship between human and nonhuman animals. Develops and refines critical thinking and discursive strategies for evaluating traditional and contemporary philosophical, legal, religious, moral, and social considerations that inform human attitudes about nonhuman animals. Challenges students to analyze a range of pertinent topics, including, but not limited to: animal welfare, animal liberation, animal sentience and consciousness, animal rights, the animal ethics movement, the animal rights movement, religious attitudes, animals, animal law, and animal activism.

PHIL-3510
Business and Professional Ethics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G) and University Advanced Standing

Develops concepts and philosophies essential to understanding ethical concerns in today's business and professions. Presents current case studies and theories about business ethics and helps students determine their own attitudes about contemporary and historical business morality. Examines a variety of approaches, solutions, and methods of critically thinking about ethics in business and professions.

PHIL-3530
Environmental Ethics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G) and University Advanced Standing

Presents a comprehensive, balanced introduction to the field of environmental ethics. Examines a variety of national and international environmental issues. Challenges students to think and write critically about classic and contemporary works on ethics and the environment. Analyzes ethical, scientific, aesthetic, political, economical and religious perspectives pertaining to the environment.

PHIL-3540
Christian Ethics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
PHIL 1610 and University Advanced Standing

Examines key developments and conceptions in Christian ethics through historical and conceptual methodologies. Explores the relationship between religious and secular approaches to ethics in their approach to questions of war, economics, politics, and/or other relevant issues.

PHIL-357R
Moral Reasoning Through Case Studies Ethics Bowl
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G or PHIL 205H) and University Advanced Standing

Studies complex, contemporary ethical issues and develops an advanced understanding of principles and theories studied in other ethics and moral theory courses. Uses a case study approach to ethical inquiry and introduces students to the content, format, rules, and procedures of the National Collegiate Ethics Bowl competition. Required for those students who wish to participate in the regional and national competitions and provides a challenging opportunity for others who are interested in participating in exciting ethical deliberations and discussions. May be repeated for up to 9 credits for graduation with approval of instructor and department chair.

PHIL-3700
Social and Political Philosophy
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G) and University Advanced Standing

Addresses ethics on the social level by exploring a variety of answers to the question: What is the best social structure? Covers concepts of justice, equality, liberalism, communitarianism, capitalism, democracy, feminism, multi-culturalism, and other topics.

PHIL-3810
Existentialism and Phenomenology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing

Explores two of the most important and influential traditions within modern and contemporary philosophy. Covers figures such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Camus, Merleau-Ponty, de Beauvoir, Gadamer, Levinas, Ricoeur, and Derrida, and issues in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics and aesthetics. The course focuses in particular on the notions of subjectivity, agency, free-will, and truth.

PHIL-386R
Topics in Ancient Philosophy
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing

Provides students the opportunity to study aspects of ancient Greek philosophy intensively. Focuses on an aspect of the thought of a particular philosopher, such as Plato or Aristotle, or on a particular theme in Ancient philosophy, such as Ethics or Metaphysics. Emphasizes close study of primary texts. Develops strong critical thinking, writing and rhetorical skills. May be repeated up to 3 times for a total of 9 credits.

PHIL-4461
Moral Psychology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G or PHIL 205H or PSY 1010 or PSY 101H) and University Advanced Standing

Analyzes questions about how people engage in moral thinking and in moral behavior from the perspectives of the philosophy of mind, ethics and psychology. Explores topics such as virtue and character, reason and passion, altruism and egoism, agency and responsibility, and moral intuitions.

PHIL-450R
Interdisciplinary Senior Ethics Seminar
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Instructor approval and University Advanced Standing

For integrated studies majors and other interested students. Addresses ethical issues dealing with discipline specific subject matter, i.e., nursing, behavioral, physical, social sciences, etc. Subject matter will vary each semester. Taught by Philosophy faculty in cooperation with faculty of appropriate departments. Repeatable three times for credit with different subjects. See Philosophy Department office for specific topics.

PJST-Peace and Justice Studies

1 Course in this department.

PJST-3020
The Ethics of War and Peace
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
PHIL 2050 and University Advanced Standing

Introduces literature concerning the ethics of conflict, war, terrorism, and peace. Considers alternative conceptions of these phenomena, as will be alternative approaches and ethical theories in respect to how conflict of various kinds might most effectively and morally be preempted or diminished. Addresses various defense theories and religious traditions' teachings about conflict, violence, and peace.

PSY-Psychology

3 Courses in this department.

PSY-3030
Research Methods for Psychology
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(PSY 3110 with a C- or higher), (ENGL 2010 with a C+ or higher), and University Advanced Standing

Explains the logic of the classical true experiment and how it permits causal inferences. Compares and contrasts the benefits and drawbacks of quasi-experimental and correlational research designs. Includes the design of an empirical psychological study. Covers compliance with guidelines for ethical research as codified in law and the American Psychological Association's ethics code. Requires collection, analysis, and presentation of quantitative data for an empirical psychological study. Includes a lab.

PSY-4300
Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 1010 (with grade C- or higher) and PSY 2300 (with a C- grade or higher) and (ENGL 2010 with a C+ grade or higher) and University Advanced Standing.

Surveys concepts and practices of major therapeutic systems. Introduces students to the major psychotherapeutic models. Addresses basic counseling issues including ethics and professionalism. Develops skills in relationship development, interviewing, initial assessment and intake procedures.

PSY-4461
Moral Psychology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
(PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G or PHIL 205H or PSY 1010 or PSY 101H) and University Advanced Standing

Analyzes questions about how people engage in moral thinking and in moral behavior from the perspectives of the philosophy of mind, ethics and psychology. Explores topics such as virtue and character, reason and passion, altruism and egoism, agency and responsibility, and moral intuitions.

REC-Recreation

4 Courses in this department.

REC-2400
Principles of Experiential Education in Recreation
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
REC 2200, ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s):
ENGL 2010 and MATH 1000 or higher

Introduces the principles and concepts of experiential education in the general context of recreation programming and prepares students for further study and skill development in context specific experiential education programming. Teaches history, theory, and ethics in the domain. Offers experience in the use of learning cycles, facilitation, feedback, processing, and effective communication techniques, risk management from both physical and emotional perspectives. Uses pedagogical lecture methods and experiential learning. Requires participation in experiential education programming and observation and participation in programs outside of class time.

REC-2450
Rock Climbing Site Management and Facilitation
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
REC 1527, REC 2400

Introduces the principles and concepts of experiential education in the general context of recreation programming and prepares students for further study and skill development in context specific experiential education programming. Teaches history, theory, and ethics in the domain. Offers experience in the use of learning cycles, facilitation, feedback, processing, and effective communication techniques, risk management from both physical and emotional perspectives. Uses pedagogical lecture methods and experiential learning. Requires participation in experiential education programming and observation and participation in programs outside of class time.

REC-2700
Leave No Trace Trainer
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
REC 1535

Designed to train environmental leaders and interpreters in the delivery of Leave No Trace (LNT) principles and practices. Emphasizes the skills and ethics necessary for low impacts on the environment.

REC-385G
Ethical Concerns in Recreation
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
REC 2400, PHIL 2050, and University Advanced Standing

Examines the complex and controversial world of ethics as it pertains to the fields of outdoor recreation and natural resource management. Examines these fields from numerous perspectives; anthropocentric, biocentric and ecocentric, and theocentric.

RLST-Religious Studies

1 Course in this department.

RLST-3540
Christian Ethics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
PHIL 1610 and University Advanced Standing

Examines key developments and conceptions in Christian ethics through historical and conceptual methodologies. Explores the relationship between religious and secular approaches to ethics in their approach to questions of war, economics, politics, and/or other relevant issues.

SOC-Sociology

1 Course in this department.

SOC-3030
Social Research Methods WE
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 3110 (statistics) with a C- or higher and University Advanced Standing

Teaches how to conduct social science research. Introduces different research methods in social sciences, including experiments, surveys, field research, and unobtrusive research. Covers the following topics: steps in scientific research, the ethics of social research, research design, the logic of sampling, and strengths and limitations of each type of data collection method.

SUDC-Substance Use Disorder Counsel

2 Courses in this department.

SUDC-4300
Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the UVU SUDC program and University Advanced Standing

Surveys concepts and practices of major therapeutic systems, with a focus on substance use disorder counseling. Introduces students to the major psychotherapeutic models of both individual and group counseling. Addresses basic counseling issues including ethics and professionalism. Develops skills in relationship development, interviewing, initial assessment and intake procedures.

SUDC-4400
Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the UVU SUDC Program, completion of SUDC 4300 with a C- grade or higher, and University Advanced Standing

Expands concepts and practices of major therapeutic systems, with a focus on advanced substance use disorder counseling. Continues coverage of major psychotherapeutic models of both individual and group therapy. Elaborates on basic counseling issues including ethics and professionalism. Continues to develop skills in relationship development, interviewing, initial assessment, and intake procedures.

SURV-Land Surveying

2 Courses in this department.

SURV-2350
Ethics and Liabilities for Surveyors
2 Credit Hours

Teaches the code of ethics adopted by the Utah Council of Land Surveyors (UCLS). Explains meaning and attributes of professionalism along with the ethical, moral, and social responsibilities of professional surveyors. Includes model law standards, professional liability cases, and professional client relationships. Involves lecture, readings, case studies, and other media.

SURV-455G
Global Professional Ethics and Liabilities
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
PHIL 2050 and University Advanced Standing

Teaches the code of ethics adopted by the various professional services state and national organizations and/or associations. Explains meaning and attributes of professionalism along with the ethical, moral, and social responsibilities of professional engineers, architects, and surveyors. Integrates laws for practicing as a professional service with professional ethics as well as the roles of multi-culturalism and globalization. Includes model standards (international, national, and state), professional liability cases, safety, risks, professional client relationships, bribery, global engagement, contracts, and intellectual property. Involves lecture, readings, case studies, and other media.

SW-Social Work

3 Courses in this department.

SW-3600
Ethics and Values in Social Work Practice
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Admission into the BSW program and University Advanced Standing

Acquaints students with the values of the field of social work and the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers to help them begin to develop the ability to effectively deal with the ethical issues they will be confronted with in professional practice. Increases students awareness of new and emerging ethical issues and provide tools and methodologies for ethical decision-making. Addresses ethical dilemmas involving conflict between personal values, agency guidelines, professional standards, and cultural differences. Includes discussion of models for ethical decision-making, the NASW Code of Ethics, as well as the codes of ethics of other human services professional organizations.

SW-6910
Foundation Field Practicum I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program
Corequisite(s):
SW 6810

Offers engaged field education as the central form of instruction and learning to socialize students to become practitioners. Integrates social work theory with practice. Reinforces the purposes, values, and ethics of the social work profession. Fosters the integration of empirical and practice-based knowledge to promote the development of professional competence.

SW-6920
Foundation Field Practicum II
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
SW 6910
Corequisite(s):
SW 6820

Provides opportunity to apply classroom learning and to integrate theory with practice. Aligns with Council on Social Work Education standards for field education. Reinforces the purposes, values, and ethics of the social work profession. Promotes the development of professional competence.

TT-Transportation Technologies

2 Courses in this department.

TT-3230
High Performance Engines
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Matriculation and University Advanced Standing

Offers a more in-depth study of the design factors that are unique to high output engines and how to modify engines to obtain the desired outcome. Studies the characteristics of various fuels used in high performance engines and their effects. Discusses the implications of service learning and ethics in high performance engine applications. Tool room fee of $19 for equipment applies. Course Lab fee of $17 for materials applies.

TT-3350
Alternative Fuel Systems
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s):
Matriculation and University Advanced Standing and AUT 2250 or AUT 2260 recommended
Corequisite(s):
AUT 2240 recommended

Studies current and upcoming alternatives to gasoline as a fuel for the transportation industry that are being promoted, used, and developed by sources within and without the mainstream production system. Includes new alternatives such as CNG/Propane, hydrogen, electric, hybrid (both plug-in and non-plug-in), bio-fuels (both diesel and alcohol), diesel, and fuel cells such as proton exchange membranes. Discusses the implications of service learning and ethics in alternative fuel powered vehicles.