ZIIGWAN 2010

Spring course offerings                                                                                                                    

ACCOUNTING

ACCT 210 Legal Environment of Business 3cr. Dave DeGroat

Tuesday & Friday 9:00 am—l0:30 am Room:

This course is designed as an introduction to the interrelationship between Law and Business, both in a Tribal, State and Federal context. The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the structure of the American Legal System and legal principles that impact business including: Administrative Law, Contract Law, Torts, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Antitrust Law, Products Liability, Agency Law, Legal Ethics, and Civil Jurisdiction in Indian Country.

ACCT 230 Principles of Accounting 3cr TBA

TBA

Introduction to the content and concepts underlying the basic financial statements prepared by management for use by investors and creditors.

ART

ART 101 Introduction to Art 3 cr. Chibinesiikwe

Tuesday & Thursday 10:45 am—12:15 pm Room:

This course is a broad-based introduction to creative arts of a wide range of people, cultures, styles, and movements, as well as the various cultural, religious, economic, and political factors related to their creation. Major works of painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts from prehistory to the present will be studied, with particular attention to Anishinaabe art. No previous knowledge of art or art history is required.

ART 102 Anishinaabe Art: Advanced Birch Bark Projects 2 cr. Earl Hoagland

Wednesday 5:00 pm—7:00 pm Room: ABE

This course will cover the various aspects of working with birch bark. Students will be introduced to the gathering, preparation and processing of the bark and other materials used in projects. Students will use quillwork to decorate birch bark pieces. Students will learn how to collect, process and dye the porcupine quills. There will be a $20.00 charge for materials used in this course. Field trips may be included in the course. 6 Student minimum required for course.

ART 204 Studio Art: Fiber Arts 3 cr. Chibinesiikwe

Thursday 5:00 pm—8:00 pm Room:

This course is an introduction to the physical and aesthetic properties of fiber, yarn and fabric, and to the fundamentals of fiber art design. Lectures and studio projects explore the interrelationship of fabric, design, and construction. Historic and contemporary design techniques will be examined in various fiber/fabric art methods. Structural enrichment of textiles will be explored through various hands on projects. 12 student maximum.

BIOLOGY

BIOL 106 Environmental Science 4cr. Steve Dahlberg

Friday 9:00 am—1:00 pm Room: Science Lab

This course is a detailed study of the ecology of natural systems, pollution, solid and liquid wastes and energy. (Lab included in course)

BIOL 255 Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab 3cr. Terry Wiseth

Tuesday 9:00 am—12:00 pm Room: Imbamenimaag

An advanced course designed to acquaint the student with the structure, function, and disease processes of cellular physiology, homeostasis, integument, respiration, lymphatic, immunity, heart, blood, joints, skeletal and muscular systems in the human body. This course will also investigate the impact of environmental influence on the human body as well as the effects of the environment and genetics on disease processes. This course is designed to assist the student in developing a basic understanding of the normal structure and function of the body. Prerequisite BIOL 102 or admission to the Nursing Program

BIOL 256 Advanced Physiology 3cr. Terry Wiseth

Tuesday 12:30 pm—3:30 pm Room: Imbamenimaag

A course designed to increase the students’ understanding of mechanisms involved in the normal functioning of the human body, with lesser emphasis regarding the effects of disease on the function. Focuses on the interaction and integration of body processes. This course requires a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 255

CAREER PLANNING

CRPL 110 Skills for Success & Transition to College 1cr. Jean Bakka

Monday 3:00 pm—4:00 pm Room: ABE

This course covers life-long learning skills and behaviors that enhance the success in school and on the job. Topics include goal setting, time and money management, memory and study techniques, test taking, and personal resource skills. WETCC Requirement.

CRPL 130 Introduction to Human Services 3 cr. Zhaawanongikwe

Monday & Wednesday 10:45 am—12:15 pm Room:

This course introduces students to the broad arena of social welfare and to the profession of social work with emphasis on the interconnectedness of social work and Anishinaabe values. Students are introduced to the theories that are basic for generalist social work intervention and practice with different sized systems and diverse populations.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CPTR 100 Basic Computer Skills 1 cr. Vern Bishop

Monday 4:00 pm—5:00 pm Room: Dallas Vizenor Computer Lab

This course covers the operation of personal computer hardware and software. This course presents a hands-on approach to computers working with Windows and keyboarding skills. Prerequisite: None. CPTR 100 or CPTR 110 is a WETCC requirement for all students.

ECONOMICS

ECON 230 Macro Economics 3 cr. TBA

TIME TBA Room:

This course is an introduction to the principles underlying the United States economic process including an examination of Tribal economics. Topics include the free enterprise system, income and spending, money and banking, and national income and output. Other topics may include the gross national product, monetary and fiscal policy, unemployment, and inflation.

EDUCATION

EDU 110 Introduction to Education 3 cr. Chibinesiikwe

Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am—10:30 am Room:

This course is an introduction to the career of teaching. Specific variables related to the teaching as a profession are explored including professional roles and responsibilities, students, curriculum, and the structure of school. Native American concepts of education will also be examined.

EDU 233 Education and Multicultural America 3 cr. Chibinesiikwe

Monday & Wednesday 1:30 pm—3:00 pm Room:

This course is designed to offer students a perspective on the enculturation and formal education of various racial and ethnic groups in the U.S, including American Indians African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans. It gives an overview of the nature, purpose, history, philosophy, and programs of contemporary multicultural education.

Cross reference MCS-220

ENGLISH

ENGL 050 English Stepping Stones 3cr. TBA

TIME TBA Room:

An English refresher workshop, designed to empower students with the essential reading, writing, and mechanical skills and powers needed to handle college level work. Offering a rich variety of practice exercises and topics, it is paced and tailored to fit your level and needs. It draws on Native American, multicultural, and worldwide learning models.

ENGL 111 College Writing I 3 cr. Jeff Jentz

(A) Wednesday 1:30 pm—4:30 pm Room:

This course examines the essentials of college writing, including the development of a thesis and supporting paragraphs, organization of ideas according to traditional writing patterns, and examination of usage and grammatical problems most troublesome to the students. It also includes a story of prose models to develop writing techniques, reading skills and critical judgment.

ENGL 112 College Writing II 3 cr. Jeff Jentz

Thursday 1:30 pm—4:30 pm Room:

Intercultural Voices and Views. This is an advanced reading, writing, and critical thinking class with a workshop format and discussion circle designed to reinforce the student’s expository and argumentative skills with a research component. It also offers students the opportunity to research their own ethnic and family roots while exploring diverse cultures around the Medicine Wheel, beginning with Native American cultures, and then branching out to embrace others. Prerequisite: ENGL 111.

ENG 210 Creative Writing 3 cr. Jeff Jentz

Thursday 9:30 am—12:30 am Room:

This class will focus on creative writing, reading, and cross-cultural exploration as tools for personal and social transformation. Guided by Anishinaabe culture and values, it utilizes Native American, international and other diverse texts and tools.

ENG 220 Native American Literature II 3 cr. Jeff Jentz

Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am—10:30 am Room:

This course explores contemporary (early 20th century to present) Native American stories, poems, essays, films, and novels. Traveling around the Medicine Wheel, students examine the values, issues, and artistry of diverse Native American writers and storytellers, including Anishinaabe, Lakota, and other nations. Prerequisite: ENG 111.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ENVR 220 Intro to Natural Resource Management 3cr. Steve Dahlberg

Thursday 12:30 pm—4:30 pm Room:

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of the sustainable management of forest, prairie, wildlife, and/or aquatic systems for multiple yields.

HEALTH

HLTH 104 Minobimaadiziwin 1 cr. Sharon Enjady Mitchell

Wednesday 10:45 am—12:45 pm Room: Imbamenimaag

“The Good Life” This course examines the Anishinaabeg’s and WETCC’s seven core values of debwewin, zoongide’ewin, manaaji’idiwin, gwayakwaadiziwin, zaagi’idiwin, nibwaakaawin, dabasendizowin.

HLTH 106 Medical Terminology 2 cr. Myrna Smith

Tuesday 1:00pm – 3:00pm Room: Imbamenimaag

This course is an introduction to the medical terminology used by LPN’s and RN’s in the field.

HISTORY

HIST 104 World History I 3 cr. Dave DeGroat

Monday & Thursday 3:15 pm—4:45 pm Room:

This course is an introduction to the development of the ideas, values, events, religions and people who shaped the early stages of world civilizations, from ancient time to 1500. Particular attention focuses on events and developments, which shaped European arrival in the Americas.

HIST 125 History of the U.S. since 1877 3 cr. Dave DeGroat

Tuesday & Thursday 10:45 am—12:15 pm Room:

This course is an introduction to the development of the ideas, values, events, religions, and people that shaped the early stages of what has become the United States, from 1877 to the present day. Particular attention is paid to events and developments significant to the history of the Anishinaabe people.

HUMAN SERVICES

HVSC 110 Introduction to Human Services 3 cr. Zhaawanongikwe

Monday & Wednesday 10:45 am—12:15 pm Room:

This course introduces students to the broad arena of social welfare and to the profession of social work with emphasis on the interconnectedness of social work and Anishinaabe values. Students are introduced to the theories that are basic for generalist social work intervention and practice with different sized systems and diverse populations.

MATH

MATH 050 Math Stepping Stones 3 cr. Rebecca Fabunmi

Monday 1:30 pm—4:30 pm Room:

Introduction to the foundations of mathematics. This course is a study of basic mathematics and algebraic skills and is designed to give students the skills they need for college level mathematics.

MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra 3 cr. Rebecca Fabunmi

Monday 9:00 am—12:00 pm Room:

A continuation of Elementary Algebra. The course will cover exponents, algebraic fractions, polynomials, linear and quadratic equations, and systems of equations.

MATH 105 Contemporary Mathematics 3 cr. Steve Dahlberg

Tuesday & Thurssday 9:00 am—10:30 am Room:

Topics selected from various areas of mathematics, showing the scope and power of mathematics and emphasizing mathematical methods. Topics include circuits, networks, trees, voting analysis, sequences and recursion. Not intended to prepare students for any subsequent course.

MULTICULTURAL STUDIES

MCS 220/EDU 233 See EDU 233 listing in Education 3 cr. Chibinesiikwe

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES

NAST 110 History of Native North America 3 cr. Ma’iingan

Monday & Wednesday 10:45 am—12:15 pm Room:

This course examines the greatest stories of American Indian History. Traveling from pre-contact to the reservation era to the present day. The purpose of this class is to provide a coherent historical presentation of the American Indian and to emphasize the importance of understanding this subject in our global world.

NAST 185 History of White Earth I 3 cr. Ma’iingan

Monday & Wednesday 3:15 pm—4:45 pm Room:

This course will introduce the student to the Historical and Political events that led up to the creation of the White Earth Indian Reservation. Special emphasis will be given to the treaties that led to the formation of the White Earth Reservation.

NAST 190 History of White Earth II 3 cr. Ma’iingan

Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am—10:30 am Room:

This is a proposed course waiting for approval. This course expands on the topics covered in NAST 185. Students will thoroughly examine the treaties preceding the creation of the White Earth Reservation as well as the White Earth Treaty of 1867. Students will research and analyze the Nelson Act of 1889, Dead and Down Timber Act of 1889, the Rice Commission Hearings, the Linnen-Moorhead Investigation, and the Morris Act of 1902.

NAST 210 Traditional Drumming and Singing 3 cr. Waagosh bimibatoo

Wednesday 10:00 am—12:00 pm Room:

This course is designed for the beginner and is taught from a traditional Anishinaabe perspective. It will introduce basic drumming and singing etiquette and techniques starting with the teachings of the drum and progressing through a variety of song styles commonly used at a powwows and social gatherings. This class is for men and women and will follow Anishinaabe protocol regarding gender roles.

NAST 212 Anishinaabe Culture 3 cr. Ma’iingan

Wednesday & Thursday 1:30 pm—3:00 pm Room:

This course will do comparative studies between the different regions of the Anishinaabe, the variations of Anishinaabe culture and their environmental setting. Analysis of social organizations, belief system, and cultural change will be included.

NAST 220 Federal Indian Law 3 cr. Dave DeGroat

Monday 5:00 pm—8:00 pm Room:

This course will explore such areas as the structure of Tribal government, Tribal sovereignty, treaties, civil and criminal court jurisdiction in Indian country, Tribal resources, economic development, taxation and regulation, rights of individual Indians and various federal laws and court cases concerning and affecting Tribes and their members.

NAST 000 Genealogy 1 cr. Ma’iingan

Tuesday 10:45 am—11:45 am Room:

This course introduces students of all backgrounds to the tools and resources needed to research family histories.

OJIBWE LANGUAGE

OJIB 110 Ojibwemowin I 3 cr. Naabekwaa

TIME TBA Room:

This course introduces the student to the spoken language of the Anishinaabe. Conversational and written skill will be taught. Analysis of sentence structure will be used for attaining an understanding of the complexity and beauty of the Anishinaabe Language.

OJIB 120 Ojibwemowin II 3 cr. Naabekwaa

TIME TBA Room:

This course continues the learning of conversational and written skills taught in OJIB 110. New vocabulary, grammatical concepts and practical use of acquired skills will be emphasized.

PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 110 General Psychology 3 cr. Zhaawanongikwe

Wednesday & Thursday 3:15 pm—4:45 pm Room:

This course provides an introduction to the study of psychology. It looks at the history of the discipline and examines the different approaches used by psychologists to examine human behavior and mental processes. In addition to exploring psychology from western theory, this course will explore Anishinaabe ways of knowing and being.

PSYC 215 Developmental Psychology 3 cr. Zhaawanongikwe

Tuesday & Thursday 10:45 am—12:15 pm Room:

This course is designed to cover human development from conception through death, including genetic, pre-and post-natal influences, relations with parents and peers, and social, emotional and intellectual development. We will focus on the circle of life by defining human development from an Anishinaabe perspective first. Through a Native lens, students will examine Western theories of human development and the primary age stages that focus on the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of humans.

SOCIOLOGY

SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr. Zhaawanongikwe

Monday & Wednesday 12:30 pm--2:00 pm Room:

A survey of the characteristics of human group life with emphasis on the structure of the social environment and its influence upon the individual.