Arts and Sciences
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of  12/1/2008)

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100 Arts and Sciences Survey
 Academic requirements; University procedures, grading system, resources; student rights and responsibilities; overview of Arts and Sciences academic areas of study and services.
 Not open to students with credit for 100 or 100.02, Agr Int 100, Arts Col 100.01 or 100.02, Bio Sci 100, Engineer 100, Hum Col 100, MPS Col 100, SBS Col 100, or any decimal subdivision of Univ Col 100. 
 100.01 General U 0-1
  H100.01 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  This course is graded S/U. 
 100.02 Health Professions U 1
  H100.02 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  This course is graded S/U. 
101 First- or Second-Year Seminar U 1
 Seminars on varying topics taught by University faculty.
 H101 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: Fr or soph standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
120 Internet Tools and Research Techniques U 2
 This 4-week online course teaches about internet browsing and communication tools, effective search and Web evaluation strategies. See: http://liblearn.osu.edu
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. This is a 4 week course that begins in the 4th week of the quarter. Distance Learning Course (Web taught). 
121 Advanced Online Research U 2
 This 4-week online course teaches specialized Web tools, article databases, and issues related to finding information in a student's chosen field. See: http://liblearn.osu.edu
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Satisfactory completion of 120D. This is a 4 week course that begins in the 4th week of the quarter. Distance Learning Course (Web taught). 
122 Online Research Strategies for Career Exploration U 1
 In this 4-week course, students explore career interests, learn online research skills and apply them by investigating an occupation in depth. See: http://liblearn.osu.edu
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. This is a 4 week online course that begins in the 4th week of the quarter. Distance Learning Course (Web taught). 
137 Freshman Seminar
 Affords first-year students opportunities for contact with faculty in small group settings; introduction to academic areas, research, and frontier areas of scholarly pursuit.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 cl. Prereq: Rank 1 standing or permission of instructor. Open only to first-year students. Only one freshman seminar per quarter allowed. Topics will vary each quarter. This course is letter graded. 
 137.01 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.02 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.03 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.04 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.05 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.06 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.07 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.08 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.09 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.10 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.11 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.12 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.13 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.14 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.15 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.16 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.17 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.18 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.19 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 137.20 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
138 Freshman Seminar
 Affords first-year students opportunities for contact with faculty in small group settings; introduction to academic areas, research, and frontier areas of scholarly pursuit.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 cl. Prereq: Rank 1 standing or permission of instructor. Open only to first-year students. Only one freshman seminar per quarter allowed. Topics will vary each quarter. 
 138.01 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.02 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.03 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.04 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.05 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.06 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.07 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.08 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.09 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.10 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.11 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.12 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.13 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.14 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.15 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.16 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.17 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.18 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.19 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 138.20 Freshman Seminar U 1-2
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
211 Introduction to Forensic Science U 5
 An introduction to the major concepts, issues, and techniques in forensic science.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 3 1.5-hr cl. 
264 Introduction to Popular Culture Studies U 5
 An introduction to the interdisciplinary discipline of popular culture studies, focusing on history, theory and research methods.
 Prereq: English 110 or equiv. 
294 Interdisciplinary Group Studies U 1-5
 Study of special or interdisciplinary topics at an introductory level.
 H294 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: Open to students who meet instructor's stated prereqs. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
298 Study Tour
 Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. 
 298.01 Domestic U 1-15
  Repeatable.  
 298.02 Foreign U 1-15
  Repeatable.  
338 Professional Pathways
 These seminars help Arts and Sciences students explore graduate and professional post-secondary opportunities, and the wider professional issues and professional options within and/or across disciplines.
 338.01 Professional Pathways in Earth and Environmental Sciences U 1-2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 338.02 Professional Pathways in Education U 1-2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 338.03 Professional Pathways in Social Work U 1-2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 338.04 Professional Pathways in Health U 1-2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course will be further subdivided into seven sub-sections (Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Veterinary Med, Nursing, and Public Health) with max of 18 students in each. This course is graded S/U. 
 338.05 Professional Pathways in Non-Profit Organizations U 1-2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 338.06 Professional Pathways in Social Justice U 1-2
  These seminars help Arts and Sciences students explore graduate and professional post secondary opportunities, and the wider professional issues and professional options within and/or across disciplines.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 338.07 Professional Pathways in Public Affairs U 1
  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 338.08 Professional Pathways in Wall Street U 2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
400 Career Planning Seminar
 Discussion of careers for liberal arts majors; employment trends; effective job search strategies; resumes, and cover letter preparation; interviewing techniques.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 
 400.01 General U 1
  Exploration of career options; incorporates interests, skills, values and personality assessments. Covers effective internship and job search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing techniques.
  H400.01 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq 400.01: Soph or jr standing. H400.01: Jr standing in ASC Honors Program and permission of instructor. Not open to graduating srs except by permission of instructor. This course is graded S/U. 
 400.02 Capital Program U 1
  Prereq: Soph or jr standing in Capital program. Not open to srs except by permission of instructor, or to students with credit for 400.01. This course is graded S/U. 
467 Powwows: Cultural and Arts Exploration U 5
 An interdisciplinary examination of contemporary powwow culture using concepts from history, the humanities, social sciences, and American Indian perspectives.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Second writing course. Not open to students with credit for Art Educ 467. Cross-listed with Art Educ 467. GEC third writing and social diversity course. 
489 Professional Practice
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. 
 489.01 Credit Cooperative Education Program U 2
  Employment through the Cooperative Education program conducted under the supervision of an ASC faculty member; midterm and comprehensive final reports required.
  Prereq: Registration with the co-op education program, minimum cumulative pt-hr ratio of 2.50, soph standing or above, completion of credit co-op education agreement form with instructor under whose supervision the work is to be completed, and permission of the director of co-op education. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 489.02 Noncredit Cooperative Education Program U 0
  A cooperative education or internship assignment conducted under the supervision of the employer; registration and evaluation by the director of ASC Career Services.
  Prereq: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, permission of the director of ASC Career Services. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs.  Student is responsible for finding an internship or cooperative education site that is secured, through completion of the Internship Agreement form, prior to the start of the quarter. This course is graded S/U. 
494 Interdisciplinary Group Studies U 1-5
 Study of special or interdisciplinary topics at the upper-division level.
 H494 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: Jr or sr standing, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
500 The Ohio State University: Its History and Its World U 5
 An introduction to the past and present of OSU and to the educational and intellectual contexts that have shaped it.
 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Jr or above standing. GEC, Cultures and Ideas course.  
640 Diversity Lecture Series U G 1
 By attending lectures and writing papers, students will learn about diversity and equity issues.
 Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
694 Group Studies U G 1-5
 Study of special or interdisciplinary studies.
 Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
699 Undergraduate Research in the Arts and Sciences U 0-15
 Undergraduate research or creative activities in variable topics.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
700 Introduction to Graduate Study in Disability Studies G 5
 Introduction to Disability Studies as an interdisciplinary academic field of study; outlines major scholarly perspectives, methodologies, and professional issues in the study of disability.
 Su Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Required core course for Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Disability Studies. 
709 Health Literacy G 3
 Examines the issues and challenges of low health literacy, including research; development and testing of information in plain language; health communication techniques; and organizational approaches to meet these challenges.
 Not open to students with credit for Med Col 710, Alli Med 710, Pharmacy 709 or Nursing 710. Cross-listed with Med Col 710 and Alli Med 710, Pharmacy 709 and Nursing 710. 
710 Graduate Introduction to the Study of Sexuality G 5
 A broad, interdisciplinary graduate survey of the field of Sexuality Studies.
 Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. 
720 Graduate Seminar in Scientific Literacy G 5
 Explores nature of scientific literacy, scientific thought, roots of western science and technology and the relationship between scientific and other forms of literacy.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. 
750 A Multidisciplinary Seminar for Artists G 5
 A seminar for graduate student artists in all fields, in which the process of art-making is examined through presentation and discussion of student work.
 Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. 
800 Disability Studies Workshop G 2
 Structured participation in seminar/event organized for that quarter.
 Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs.  Optional course for the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Disability Studies (GIS-DS). This course is graded S/U. 
894 Group Studies G 1-5
 Study of special or interdisciplinary topics at the graduate level.
900 Disability Studies Research Forum G 1
 Research forum/round table for students enrolled in the GIS-DS to share their work in Disability Studies (both course work and independent research).
 Sp Qtr. Arr. Prereq: 700 or permission of instructor. Open to students enrolled in the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Disability Studies (GIS-DS). Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs.  Required course for Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Disability Studies (GIS-DS). This course is graded S/U.