Catalog Home | Fall 2008 Courses
These 3-credit courses (unless otherwise noted) are open to anyone and are general education courses that would apply to most degrees at Penn State Altoona. Keep these courses in mind in case you drop a course during the semester, or just want to pick up something extra.
COURSES AVAILABLE FOR THE FALL 2008 SEMESTER
ANTH 021: Introductory Biological Anthropology
The role of human biology and evolution in culture, society, and behavior.
BB H 146: Intro to Health and Human Sexuality
An examination of human sexuality as it relates to health.
BI SC 003: Environmental Science
Kinds of environments, past and present uses and abuses of natural resources, disposal of human wastes, prospects for the future. Students who have passed BIOL 220 or any other upper-level ecology course in biology may not schedule this course.
CAS 100A: Effective Speech
See description under business courses.
CN ED 301 (2cr): Student Organization Management
Exploration and development of leadership and group process skills necessary for effectively managing student organizations in higher education settings.
HD FS 129: Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies
Introduction to psychosocial and family development at all stages of the individual and family life cycle.
HIST 012: History of Pennsylvania
Chronological and topical survey, emphasizing immigration of diverse ethnic groups and religious, political, economic, and social developments, including industrialization and urbanization.
HIST 020: American Civilization to 1877
An historical survey of the American experience from its colonial beginnings through the Civil War and Reconstruction.
KINES 45 (1.5cr): Basic SCUBA
This class is designed to teach students the necessary skills for enjoyable and safe diving. Students who complete this course will not receive PADI Open Water Certification. Please contact the instructor for further information regarding certification.
This course has a $139.00 additional fee.
MATH 021: College Algebra I
Quadratic equations, equations in quadratic form, word problems, graphing, algebraic fractions, negative and rational exponents, radicals. Prerequisite: MATH 004 or satisfactory performance on the mathematics proficiency examination.
MUSIC 007: Evolution of Jazz
Study of the origins and development of jazz as an art form.
PSYCH 281: Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Personnel selection, training, accident prevention, morale, and organizational behavior.
RL ST 110: Hebrew Bible: Old Testament
Introduction to the history, literature, and religion of ancient Israel.
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