Undergraduate Catalogue
2016 – 2018
Addendum
Corrections and Updates as of: 02/2018
This addendum contains requirements, regulations, facts, and descriptions which are subject to change at any time. The University
specifically reserves the right and authority to alter and amend any and all statements contained herein.
The educational policies and procedures are continually reviewed and changed in keeping with the educational mission of the
University. Consequently, this document cannot be considered binding and is intended to be used only as an informational guide.
Students are responsible for keeping informed of official policies and regulations and for meeting all appropriate requirements. Current
information is available at the Office of Records and Registration and in other appropriate offices.

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Accreditation and Recognition
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street,
Philadelphia, Pa., 19104, 267-284-5000. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency
recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Other University accreditations and program approvals include: the Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling by the Council on
Rehabilitation Education; the Master of Arts in Counseling: School Counseling-Elementary, School Counseling-Secondary,
College Counseling, and Community Counseling, by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational
Programs; the Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and SpeechLanguage Pathology; the Bachelor of Science in Social Work and the Master of Social Work by the Council on Social Work
Education; the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Arts in Music (Teacher Certification), and Community Music School by
the National Association of Schools of Music; and the Associate Degree in Business Administration and Baccalaureate Degree in
Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Comprehensive Business Administration, Financial Services, and
Marketing by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. The Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Bachelor of
Science in Art Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Media Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, Master of Arts in
Studio Art, and Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The
baccalaureate programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner joint program with Clarion
University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing, formerly National League for
Nursing and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Teacher education and school personnel preparation programs
are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education. Chapter 49 Middle Level Certificate 4-8 is approved by Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Ed.S. in School
Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Theoretical Track, by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.; the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is
approved by the American Chemistry Society.

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18 | General Information
Refund Policy
II.

Other refunds (All semesters/sessions)
1.

Room charges
Students officially totally withdrawing from the University may have refund adjustments posted to their accounts in accordance
with the schedule below. Otherwise, the Housing Agreement cannot be broken by the student unless they have been formally
released in writing by the University (Release fee of $250 may apply; Refer to University Policy No. A058, Housing and Food
Service Release.). The effective date of release from the residence hall will determine the refund percentage.

2.

Food service charges
Students officially totally withdrawing from the University may have refund adjustments posted to their accounts in
accordance with the schedule below. Otherwise, the Dining Services Agreement cannot be broken by the student unless they
have been formally released in writing by the University. A refund of base meal fees (excluding flex and block plan
balances) may be credited to the student’s account upon approval of a release. The effective date of release from the
agreement will determine the refund percentage.

Unless specified elsewhere in the refund policy, unused flex account balances for the fall semester will carry over to the
spring semester for students who renew their Food Service Agreements with the University; At the end of the spring semester, flex
balances $5 and greater will be credited back to University student accounts; balances less than $5 will be forfeited. These credits will
be applied to outstanding student account balances. If no outstanding balance exists, the credit can be applied to future
charges. Students separating from the University due to graduation, withdrawal, or other reasons, will receive a refund of any credit
balance of $5 or more.

Refund Period
(% of Enrollment

Refund

Duration

Percentage

(Illustration of Estimated

Period Completed)

Weeks in Typical Semester)

0 - 8.50%

90%

Through “drop period” *

8.51 - 12.50%

80%

Through week 2 *

12.51 - 19.44%

60%

Through week 3 *

19.45 - 26.39%

50%

Through week 4 *

26.40 - 33.33%

40%

Through week 5 *

> 33.33%

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0%

28 | General Information
Program Highlights
•

Five retail locations are operated on an a la carte basis and feature “meal cash credit” for students enrolled in any of the meal plans.
If food selections are greater than the meal cash credit value, you may access your Flex Account or pay cash or credit to cover
additional costs. Daily meal specials are offered to meet the meal cash credit value in order to provide a complete meal. The
Marketplace will continue to be the “all–you-care-to-eat” location allowing students to select additional items without additional
cost.

•

Plans designed specifically for resident and off-campus students are available. Resident students must participate in one of the
following meal plans: 19, 14, 10 meals per week or the 210 or 175 block plan. All meal plans come with $300 Flex Dollars, $25
Boro Bucks and 5 guest meals. Meals per week plans run from Monday breakfast through Sunday dinner. Block plans run per
semester. Meal programs are not transferable.

•

Off-Campus Students may also choose from all available meal programs: 19, 14 or 10 meals per week or the 210, 175, 105, 60 or
30 Block Plans. All of these plans come with $300 Flex Dollars, $25 Boro Bucks. Each of theses plans, except the 30 Block, comes
with 5 guest meals. In addition to the plans previously listed, commuter students may also open a Flex Only account. This account
requires a minimum purchase of $100. Students may choose to add up to an additional $300 in Flex within the first two weeks of
a new semester and still have it billed to their University Account.

•

FLEX DOLLARS – This pre-paid account offers meal plan members the opportunity to make purchases above the meal cash credit.
Participants in all the meal plans with Flex may add to their Flex Dollar accounts at any time with a minimum of $25. Flex Dollars will
carry over from fall to spring. At the end of the spring semester, flex balances $5 and greater will be credited back to University
student accounts; balances less than $5 will be forfeited. These credits will be applied to outstanding student account
balances. If no outstanding balance exists, the credit can be applied to future charges. Students separating from the University
due to graduation, withdrawal, or other reasons, will receive a refund of any credit balance of $5 or more.

•

BORO BUCKS – Boro Bucks are a cash debit account to be used at various locations, both on and off-campus. Each meal plan
comes with $25 Boro Bucks but more can be added at anytime utilizing the GET App., or at the Bursar’s Office in Hamilton Hall
and the ID Card Office in Van Houten Dining Hall. To see a list of participating vendors please log onto your MyEdinboro
Account and select the Boro Bucks icon in the launchpad.

•

Students participating in the dining service programs are required to abide in accordance with all relevant dining service rules and
regulations.

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31 | Academic Affairs Information
Standard Grading System
Academic achievement is indicated by letter grades which represent Twelve (12) levels of work:
A
Work of exceptional quality;
AB+
B
Superior work;
BC+
C
Average work that indicates good quality in daily recitation, assignments and examinations;
CD+
D
Work that is below average or unsatisfactory;
DF
Failure, the course must be repeated to remove the resultant quality point deficiency;
UF
Unearned Failure, the course must be repeated to remove the resultant quality point deficiency;
AH
Honors work of exceptional quality;
B+ H
Honors work of superior quality;
BH
Honors work of superior quality.
The provision for use of a plus (+) within the B, C or D grade distributions and use of a minus (-) within the A, B, C or D grade
distributions allows for an additional gradation within the broad definitions indicated.
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF

GPA
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00

Suggested % grade range
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
<60

Other grade designations include:
AU
indicates course taken for audit (no credit earned);
E
indicates credit earned by competency examination;
L
indicates credit earned for Life Experience;
R
indicates research in progress;*
S
indicates credit taken under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option. Credit earned.
U
indicates credit taken under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option. No credit earned.
UU
indicates credit taken under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option. Unearned. No credit earned.
V
indicates credit earned for military training.
W
Student withdrew from the course prior to the end of the withdrawal period established by the University.
I
Incomplete**
*

**

Research in Progress: The “R” letter is used in undergraduate courses where circumstances prevent the completion of a project
involving research or similar investigations, within the normal academic grading period. The deadline for the removal of an “R”
designator, and its replacement by a standard letter grade, is one calendar year from the date of the original posting of the “R”
designator.
Incomplete: The “I” letter indicates the student has been unable to complete the required coursework within the time limit of the
course because of illness, or some other reason acceptable to the faculty member teaching the course. The deadline for the
completion of an Incomplete grade(s) is at the end of the 4th week of the next subsequent regular semester. “Failure to complete the
necessary work within the time limit will result in the “I” designator being automatically converted to a failing grade (F) for the
course.

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Extenuating Circumstances Withdrawal: W grades are awarded to students who withdraw after the tenth week for extenuating
circumstances. Procedures for withdrawal are listed elsewhere in this section. No withdrawals are valid unless the student has secured
the approval of the dean of the faculty in which a student is a major. No withdrawals are permitted once the final exam period has
begun.

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118 | Academic Affairs Curricula and Organization
Bachelor of Science Degree
Computer Science
Computers and computer software now occupy a central role in nearly every profession and discipline. Computers run assembly lines,
model business activities, access national databases, and connect the world via networks. Employment opportunities are limitless for
those who are able to harness and expand the computer’s potential.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science has an Applied track, Web Development and Implementation track, Network
and System Administration track, Game & Virtual World Development track, and Theoretical track. All tracks are designed around
national curriculum models and employment opportunities. The theoretical track, accredited by the Computing Accreditation
Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, is designed around the admissions requirements to graduate programs in computer
science.
Computer science majors have the opportunity to participate in internship programs that give them a realistic view of employment
directions. Current internship partnerships and coops exist with, National Laboratories, Erie Insurance, Community Resources for
Independence as well as other numerous local businesses.
Computer science students have access to a variety of campus computer labs. The department sponsors a computer club, Game
Development club, open to all interested students, and a programming team that competes multiple times per semester at the state
level and national levels.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science will be able to:
•
Apply the tools, theory and practices of computer science;
•
Apply critical thinking, analytical and logical skills to solve problems;
•
Possess the ability to communicate in a professional manner;
•
Recognize and understand the professional, social and ethical responsibilities associated with computer science;
•
Recognize the need for continuous learning.
APPLIED Track
I. General Education Component
42 sem. hrs.
A. Skills
12 sem. hrs.
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
ENGL102
Research Writing (3)
MATH105
College
CSCI125
Introduction to Computer Science (3)
B. Core
21 sem. hrs.
Artistic Expression (3)
World Civilizations (3)
American Civilizations (3)
Human Behavior (3)
Cultural Diversity and
Social Pluralism (3)
Ethics (3)
Natural Science (3)
C. Distribution
9 sem. hrs.
Humanities and Fine Arts (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Science and Mathematics – outside of
mathematics (3)
MATH275
Linear Algebra I (3)
II. Specialization: Computer Science*
51 sem. hrs.
A. Required Courses
15 sem. hrs.
CSCI130
Principles of Programming I (3)
CSCI230
Principles of Programming II (3)
CSCI312
Computer Architecture (3)
CSCI330
Object Oriented Programming (3)
CSCI385
Data Structures and Algorithms (3)

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B.

Computer Science Concentration
6 sem. hrs.
CSCI313 Data Base Management (3)
CSCI408 Software Engineering (3)
C. Computer Science Elective
30 sem. hrs.
3 to 9 credits must be CSCI496
24 credit hours must be 300 level or higher
III. Required Mathematics *
9 sem. hrs.
MATH208
Essentials of Calculus (3)
MATH270
Discrete Mathematics I (3)
STAT300
App. Stats/Data Analysis (3)
IV. Free Electives
18 sem. hrs.
TOTAL 120 sem. hrs.
*A grade of C or better must be obtained in all computer science and mathematics courses.
NOTE: At least 42 credits must consist of advanced coursework.
At most 12 CSCI credits may be transferred into program.
GAME & VIRTUAL WORLD DEVELOPMENT Track
I. General Education Component
44 sem. hrs.
A. Skills
13 sem. hrs.
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
ENGL102
Research Writing (3)
MATH107
Precalculus (4)
CSCI125
Introduction to Computer Science (3)
B. Core
22 sem. hrs.
Artistic Expression (3)
World Civilizations (3)
American Civilizations (3)
Human Behavior (3)
Cultural Diversity and
Social Pluralism (3)
Ethics (3)
Natural Science
PHYS201
Physics I (4)
C.

Distribution

9 sem. hrs.
Humanities and Fine Arts (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Science and Mathematics – outside of
mathematics (3)
MATH275
Linear Algebra I
II. Specialization: Computer Science*
34 sem. hrs.
A. Computer Science Core
15 sem. hrs.
CSCI130
Principles of Programming I (3)
CSCI230
Principles of Programming II (3)
CSCI312
Computer Architecture (3)
CSCI330
Object Oriented Programming (3)
CSCI385
Data Structures and Analysis of
Algorithms (3)
B. Computer Science Concentration
15 sem. hrs.
CSCI340
Game Programming (3)
CSCI360
Intro to Graphics (3)
CSCI370
Artificial Intelligence (3)
CSCI440
Game Design and Development (3)
CSCI485
Senior Project in Game (3)
C. Computer Science Electives
4 sem. hrs.
3 to 4 credits can be CSCI496
All credits must be 300 level or higher
III. Required Mathematics Component*
14 sem. hrs.
MATH211
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4)
MATH212
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4)
MATH270
Discrete I (3)

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STAT300
IV. Required Art
ART102
ART268
ART249
V.

Free Electives

App Stats/Data Analysis (3)
12 sem hrs.
Three-Dim Design (3)
Animation I (3)
Computer Animation I (3)
Animation II (3)
16 sem. hrs.
TOTAL 120 sem. hrs.

*A grade of C or better must be obtained in all computer science and mathematics courses.
NOTE: At least 42 credits must consist of advanced course work
At most 12 CSCI credits may be transferred into program.
NETWORK and SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION Track
I. General Education Component
42 sem. hrs.
A. Skills
12 sem. hrs.
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
ENGL102
Research Writing (3)
MATH105
College Algebra (3)
CSCI125
Introduction to Computer Science (3)
B. Core
21 sem. hrs.
Artistic Expression (3)
World Civilizations (3)
American Civilizations (3)
Human Behavior (3)
Cultural Diversity and
Social Pluralism (3)
Ethics (3)
Natural Science (3)
C. Distribution
9 sem. hrs.
Humanities and Fine Arts (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Science and Mathematics – outside of
mathematics (3)
MATH275
Linear Algebra I (3)
II. Specialization: Computer Science*
51 sem. hrs.
A. Computer Science Core
15 sem. hrs.
CSCI130
Principles of Programming I (3)
CSCI230
Principles of Programming II (3)
CSCI312
Computer Architecture (3)
CSCI330
Object Oriented Programming (3)
CSCI385
Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
B. Computer Science Concentration
18 sem. hrs.
CSCI280
PC System Op & Admin (3)
CSCI311
Systems Programming
CSCI313
Data Base Management (3)
CSCI325
Web Server Administration (3)
CSCI425
Network System Administration (3)
CSCI475
Data Comm & Networking
C. Computer Science Elective
18 sem. hrs.
3 to 9 credits must be CSCI496
15 credit hours must be 300 level or higher
III. Required Mathematics *
9 sem. hrs.
MATH208
Essentials of Calculus (3)
MATH270
Discrete Mathematics I (3)
STAT300
App. Stats/Data Analysis (3)
IV. Free Electives
18 sem. hrs.
TOTAL 120 sem. hrs.
*A grade of C or better must be obtained in all computer science and mathematics courses.
NOTE: At least 42 credits must consist of advance coursework
At most 12 CSCI credits may be transferred into program.

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THEORETICAL Track
I. General Education Component
43 sem. hrs.
A. Skills
13 sem. hrs.
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
ENGL102
Research Writing (3)
MATH107
Precalculus (4)
CSCI125
Introduction to Computer Science (3)
B. Core
21 sem. hrs.
Artistic Expression (3)
World Civilizations (3)
American Civilizations (3)
Human Behavior (3)
Cultural Diversity and
Social Pluralism (3)
Ethics (3)
Natural Science (3)
C. Distribution
9 sem. hrs.
Humanities and Fine Arts (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Science and Mathematics
MATH275
Linear Algebra I (3)
II. Specialization: Computer Science*
39 sem. hrs.
A. Computer Science Core
15 sem. hrs.
CSCI130
Principles of Programming I (3)
CSCI230
Principles of Programming II (3)
CSCI312
Computer Architecture (3)
CSCI330
Object Oriented Programming (3)
CSCI385
Data Structures and Analysis of
Algorithms (3)
B. Computer Science Concentration
15 sem. hrs.
CSCI380
Operating Systems (3)
CSCI408
Software Engineering (3)
CSCI410
Programming Languages (3)
CSCI475
Data Communication and Networking (3)
CSCI480
Computer Science Seminar (3)
C.

Computer Science Electives
9 sem. hrs.
3 credits can be CSCI496
All credits must be 300 level or higher
III. Required Mathematics *
17 sem. hrs.
MATH211
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4)
MATH212
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4)
MATH270
Discrete I (3)
STAT300
App. Stats/Data Analysis (3)
MATH370
Discrete II (3)
IV. Required Science
4 sem. hrs.
V. Free Electives
17 sem. hrs.
TOTAL
120 sem. hrs.
*A grade of C or better must be obtained in all computer science and mathematics courses.
NOTE: At least 42 credits must consist of advanced coursework.
At most 12 CSCI credits may be transferred into program.
WEB DEVELOPMENT and IMPLEMENTATION Track
I. General Education Component
42 sem. hrs.
A. Skills
12 sem. hrs.
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
ENGL102
Research Writing (3)
MATH105
College Algebra (3)
CSCI125
Introduction to Computer Science (3)
B. Core
21 sem. hrs.

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Artistic Expression (3)
World Civilizations (3)
American Civilizations (3)
Human Behavior (3)
Cultural Diversity and
Social Pluralism (3)
Ethics (3)
Natural Science (3)
C.

Distribution

9 sem. hrs.
Humanities and Fine Arts (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Science and Mathematics – outside of
mathematics (3)
MATH275
Linear Algebra I (3)
II. Specialization: Computer Science*
51 sem. hrs.
A. Computer Science Core
15 sem. hrs.
CSCI130
Principles of Programming I (3)
CSCI230
Principles of Programming II (3)
CSCI312
Computer Architecture (3)
CSCI330
Object Oriented Programming (3)
CSCI385
Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
B. Computer Science Concentration
18 sem. hrs.
CSCI123
Intro to Web Deve (3)
CSCI280
PC System Op & Admin (3)
CSCI313
Data Base Management (3)
CSCI323
Web Development (3)
CSCI325
Web Server Administration (3)
CSCI423
Web Dev Engineering (3)
C. Computer Science Elective
18 sem. hrs.
3 to 9 credits must be CSCI496
All credit hours must be 300 level or higher
III. Required Mathematics *
9 sem. hrs.
MATH208
Essentials of Calculus (3)
MATH270
Discrete Mathematics I (3)
STAT300
App. Stats/Data Analysis (3)
IV. Free Electives
18 sem. hrs.
TOTAL 120 sem. hrs.
*A grade of C or better must be obtained in all computer science and mathematics courses.
NOTE: At least 42 credits must consist of advance coursework
At most 12 CSCI credits may be transferred into program.
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190 | Academic Affairs Curricula and Organization

Minor Programs
The purpose of Minor programs is to allow students to follow a planned program of coursework in addition to their own major. Minor
programs require a minimum of 18 semester hours, and a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework. All students
completing their first undergraduate minor must take at least 50% of the credits required for the minor from a State System University.
Minor programs are self-advised. They are structured to enable students to follow the program with limited advice.
The student must complete an application form for each minor and submit it to the Office of Records and Registration no later than their
last semester prior to graduation. A student is limited to three minors he/she can apply for or complete. Minor requirements must be
complete at the time of graduation. The dean of the school in which the graduating student is majoring will certify satisfactory completion
of the minor(s).
The official transcript will show any minor program the student has satisfactorily completed at the time of graduation.
RELATED POLICIES
PASSHE, Board of Governors Policies, Procedures and Standards for University Operations 2016-24 Graduation Residency
Requirements: 1985-01-A: Requirements for Initiation or Change of Credit-Based Academic Programs

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226 | Course Descriptions
COMM325

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

3sem hrs.

This course provides an advanced understanding of interpersonal communication theories, processes, functions and contexts.
Attention will be given to the initiation, development, maintenance, repair, networking in, and disengagement from a variety of
interpersonal relationships such as families, friendships, romantic partners, and workplace relationships. This course is valuable to
professionals in fields such as communication consulting, counseling, social work and health care. Prerequisite: COMM107

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242 | Course Descriptions
FYE 10031: PLAYING THE NUMBERS GAME
3 sem. hrs.
This course will begin with an introduction to critical thinking and problem solving skills. Some of the topic discussed include:
problem solving, numbers and their properties, infinity and beyond, geometry in our world, probability, and statistics. As time permits,
games will be used throughout the course to illustrate mathematical concepts. Prerequisites: One of the following high school courses:
Precalculus, Trigonometry, or Calculus. This course is approved for General Education Skills. Students may not receive credit for this
course and Math 104. Students who require a specific mathematics course for their major may use this course as a free elective. This
course is approved for General Education- Skills Math. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.

FYE 10032: THE MATHEMATICS OF MUSICAL CONSONANCE
3 sem. hrs.
This course explores the relationship between music, which pleases the ear, and mathematics, which pleases the intellect, at a level
suitable for freshmen pursuing the General Education mathematics skills requirement. From ancient Greek understanding of the
number theory and geometry of musical structure to its contemporary grounding in set theory and probability, mathematics and music
have developed hand-in-hand. We explore this development, frequently appealing to original source. Prerequisites: Placement into
Math 104 or higher. Students may not receive credit for this course and Math 104, Finite Mathematics. Students who require a specific
mathematics course for their major may use this course as a free has elective. This course is approved for General Education- Skills
Math. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and been designed to meet the goals of the
FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.

FYE 10033: RESTORING EUCLID’S HONOR: MATHEMATICAL REASONING AND GEOMETRY
3 sem. hrs.
This course will examine modern criticisms of Euclid’s Elements (once fundamental to Western education), including issues related to
measurement, hidden assumptions, and the parallel postulate. We will take a renewed approach to geometry, developing a modern,
coherent Euclidean geometry with a strong emphasis on axioms, definitions, and logic. Students will create mathematics themselves
through investigation and discussions, develop an appreciation of logic and modern mathematics, and come to understand the ultimate
importance of Euclid’s work. Prerequisites: Placement into Math 020 or higher. Students may not receive credit for this course and
Math 104, Finite Mathematics. Students who require a specific mathematics course for their major may use this course as a free
elective. This course is approved for General Education- Skills Math. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students,
has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10034: THE MATHEMATICS OF BASEBALL 3 sem. hrs.
This course introduces some basic concepts of mathematics from a baseball perspective. Topics considered include descriptive
statistics (sabermetrics), set theory, probability, geometry, and voting. Students are expected to be familiar with the rules and
vocabulary of baseball. Prerequisite: Placement into Math 104 or higher. Students may not receive credit for this course and Math 104.
Students who require a specific course for their major may use this course as a free elective. This course is approved for General
Education- Skills Math. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed
to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10101: UNIVERSITY 100
3 sem. hrs.
This course serves as an introduction to the University and to skills essential for academic success. The course is designed to help
undeclared students and students in transition define goals, a major and a career path, and to engage in strategies to attain those goals.
This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the
FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10102: GOTHIC LITERATURE
3 sem. hrs.
This course will examine examples of Gothic, or horror, in literature. Using both text and film, students will use these examples to
understand how stories are created, developed, and what the stories have to say about the culture in which they were created. FYE 101

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will orient first year, transfer, and first time Edinboro students during their transition to university life. It is specifically designed to
acclimate the student to college and increase the probability that they will attain academic success. This course is approved for
General Education Core 1: Artistic Expression. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment,
and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active
learning.
FYE 10103: THE LITERATURE OF BASEBALL
3 sem. hrs.
This course will examine how baseball has been depicted and analyzed in various genres, including novels, short stories, essays,
memoirs, oral history, journalism, poetry, film, and the popular song. Students will read, discuss, and write about these texts in order
to better understand the significance of baseball within American culture. This course is approved for General Education Core 1:
Artistic Expression. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to
meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10104: HORROR FICTION AS SOCIAL CRITIQUE: VAMPIRES, AND WEREWOLVES, AND ZOMBIES- OH MY!
3 sem. hrs.
This course will consider examples of various genres of horror fiction, including short stories and a novel, connecting these texts to
modern social issues and ethical debates. We will discuss the works’ use of literary elements such as symbol and theme as we explore
how these fictions use monstrosity to depict degrees of difference between characters, and between characters and society. This course
is approved for General Education Core 1: Artistic Expression. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has
limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10105: LITERATURE AND THE ATOMIC BOMB
3 sem. hrs.
This course will examine the various forms of written expression that emerged with the dawning of the nuclear age in 1945. These
texts reveal how writers have tried to articulate contemporary hopes and fears of people living under the shadow of potential
worldwide catastrophe. The course also explores how such literary works are relevant to post-9/11 America. This course is approved
for General Education Core 1: Artistic Expression. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.

FYE 10106: LITERATURE FROM OUTER SPACE 3 sem. hrs.
This course will examine the history and variety of Science Fiction. It will examine the field’s use of a variety of genre and themes.
The course will also examine the methodology of science fiction and its place in the world of literature and storytelling. This course is
approved for General Education Core 1: Artistic Expression. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10107: PERFORMING GENDER
3 sem. hrs.
The question of gender in performance is a special topics course that will develop students’ critical thinking and social awareness. The
course addresses gender neutral casting and dramatic literature in which gender is intentionally altered. The political and social
climate in which one’s understanding of gender identity is developed will serve as the foundation for class discussions and readings.
Approved for General Education Core 1: Artistic Expression. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10108: JAZZ, POP, AND ROCK
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides experiences and information designed to present jazz, pop, and rock music in historical and contemporary
cultural perspectives. This course will orient first year Edinboro students during their transitions to university life. It is specifically
designed to acclimate the student to college and increase the probability that they will attain academic success. This course is
approved for General Education Core 1: Artistic Expression. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.

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FYE 10109: HARRY POTTER
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the seven-novel Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. It will cover issues such as literature’s connection to myth
and folklore, the process of literary analysis, and the creation and marketing of popular fiction. Students will develop an in-depth
understanding of literature and the creative process. This course is approved for General Education Core 1: Artistic Expression. This
course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE
program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10110: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL: EXPLORING HISTORY, ART, & WRITING
3 sem. hrs.
After a century of development, the graphic novel has become a popular and accomplished artistic and literary form frequently used in
modern day classrooms. Students will develop habits and skills of active reading that will help them be aware of meaning in graphic
novels and of what authors and artists have done to create or suggest what the reader understands. Students enrolled in this course will
gain further understanding of the artwork, the visual emotions of the characters, and the cultural aspects in which the characters live
and develop. Students will apply these skills to create their own application of the sequential art of graphic storytelling. This course is
approved for General Education Core 1: Artistic Expression. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10111: DESIGNING POP CULTURE
3 sem. hrs.
Students will gain analytical skill necessary to analyze pop culture from a design and layout perspective. Focusing on the intersection
of pop culture and design, students will learn how pop culture and consumerism have influenced and impacted basic design principles
and ideals, along with the ways in which these principles are represented in our most popular forms of media. This course is approved
for Core 1: Artistic Expression. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been
designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10112: ORIGAMI: THE ART OF PAPER FOLDING
3 sem. hrs.
This course will introduce students to the art known as origami. This course will begin by investigating the uncertain origins of
origami and the foundational folds used to create traditional models. The course will cover various branches of modern origami:
modular, crumpling, tessellations, pleating, pureland, and more. This course is approved for Core 1: Artistic Expression. This course
will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program
which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10201: THE RESISTANCE IN THE HOLOCAUST
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the history of The Resistance in the Holocaust. In understanding the contributions of those who did resist the
inhumanity, the course will define genocide, anti-Semitism, extermination, and the challenges to those. The majority of intellectual
discourse has focused on the horrific events of the Holocaust and with reason; however, this course focuses on those, who in the face
of insurmountable obstacles, including torture and death, risked everything to stand up for justice. FYE 102 will orient first year,
transfer, and first time Edinboro students during their transitions to university life. It is specifically designed to acclimate the students
to college and increase the probability that they will attain academic success. This course is approved for General Education Core 2:
World Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to
meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10202: FAMOUS FEUDS IN HISTORY 3 sem. hrs.
This course studies famous feuds in history from a local, regional, national, and international perspective. It also analyzes the impact
of feuds on individual, national, and global relationships. FYE 102 will orient first year, transfer, and first time Edinboro students
during their transitioning to university life. It is specifically designed to acclimate the student to college and increase the probability
they will attain academic success. This course is approved for General Education Core 2: World Civilizations. This course will be
offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which
include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10203: PIRATES, PRIVATEERS, AND BUCCANEERS: A HISTORY
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the global history of piracy from the Elizabethan world to the mid-eighteenth century, a period historians
roughly designate as “early modern.” The course studies the economic, social, and political history of male and female pirates. FYE
102 will orient first year, transfer, and first time Edinboro students during their transitions to university life. It is specifically designed
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General Education Core 2: World Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment,
and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active
learning.
FYE 10204: THE HISTORY OF JESUS
3 sem. hrs.
This course is a historical examination, through extra-biblical, non-canonical, and extra-Christian sources, of the life and times of the
Historical Jesus, placing him within the socio-cultural content in which he lived. Using the Historical Jesus as the springboard, this
course will examine political, economic, and social life in ancient civilization, connecting them with the modern era. This course is
approved for General Education Core 2: World Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10205: WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN RARELY MAKE HISTORY; HERETICS AND HEROINES
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the history of selected women who deviated from societal expectations and often found themselves challenging
authority. The course covers heretics and heroines who contributed to the development, and at times decline, of historical events and
issues. This course is approved for General Education Core 2: World Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to Firstyear students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry,
frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10301: SALEM WITCH TRIALS
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies the causes and results of the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692 by examining the political, economic, and social
context in which they occurred. It further analyzes the long-term effect of the witch trials through the course of U.S. history, looking
at related issues and events into the modern era. FYE 103 will orient first year, transfer, and first time Edinboro students during their
transitions to university life. It is specifically designed to acclimate the students to college and increase the probability that they will
attain academic success. This course is approved for General Education Core 3: American Civilizations. This course will be offered
exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include:
critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10302: REPRODUCTIVE POLITICS
3 sem. hrs.
In this course, students will explore the law and politics of human reproduction, including controversies over contraception, abortion,
and sex education. Students will focus on American society but will enhance their comprehension through comparative analysis.
Students will learn how to access and analyze a wide range of data (legal, opinions, polls, scientific studies, etc.) and will be
encouraged to take ownership of their own research and conclusions regarding reproductive politics. This course is approved for
General Education Core 3: American Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10303: COLLEGE: WHAT, WHY, AND HOW?
3 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on the college experience by examining theory, research and the writings of college students. Emphasis will be
placed on the study of college as a social institution; the expectations of college students, their professors, and the families; the
personal growth that is associated with college; the experience of being a freshman; and debates about the purpose and value of
college. Students will engage in careful analysis of social and news media, campus activities and messages, and narratives related to
college; they will link their own experiences to required materials. This course will help students better understand and shape their
own experiences in college as well as analyze a significant sociocultural institution. This course is approved for General Education
Core 3: American Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been
designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.

FYE 10304: WEALTH BUILDING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides the fundamentals of wealth building in America through a historical perspective. It also describes and explains
important money management strategies. Core topics include: cash management, housing and automobile purchase strategies, debt
management, individual tax planning, insurance, investment planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. This course is
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limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10305: HIP-HOP, RAP, POLITICS AND ACTION
3 sem. hrs.
This course will examine the genre in its political context. Specifically, students will address the social forces surrounding the
development of the music as a vehicle for political ideology, messaging, and action. This course is approved for General Education
Core 3: American Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been
designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10306: THE HISTORY OF HIP-HOP: FROM THE SOUTH BRONX TO A GLOBAL PHENOMENON
3
sem. hrs.
This course is deigned to critically examine the history and evolution of Hip Hop culture and identify the ideological foundations of
this global phenomenon. The course traces the cultural, social-economic, and political history of Hip Hop and the circumstances under
which it emerged. The course covers different elements of Hip Hop and its evolution. Moreover, this course seeks to explore the
phenomenon’s influence and significance on the development of global popular culture. This course is approved for General
Education Core 3: American Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and
has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active
learning.
FYE 10307: AMERICAN VISIONS (FORMERLY: AMERICAN STORIES)
3 sem. hrs.
As they read American literature, students will ask questions about how American identities have been envisioned. Examining the
impact of ideas about race, gender, ethnicity, and class on conceptions of America and Americanness, students will discover the
themes, concerns, and preoccupations that shape the national imagination. This course is approved for General Education Core 3:
American Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed
to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10308: GRAFFITI, LOWRIDERS, AND TATTOOS: LATINO/A POPULAR ART IN THE U.S. 3 sem. hrs.
This course is a historical overview of Latino/a culture and artistic production and reception in the United States. Students will
examine the challenges faced by Latino/a artists: marginalization, prejudice, and exclusion by museums, critics and mainstream
public. This course will demonstrate how Latino/a art synthesizes New World/Old World artistic influences in order to create a new
visual experience, as Latinos/as are an important and integral part of American civilization and culture. This course is approved for
General Education Core 3: American Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10309: SUPERHEROES, COMIC BOOKS AND POLITICS
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines comic books and the genre of superheroes in political context. Specifically, students address the social forces
surrounding the development of comics and superheroes as vehicles for political ideology, messaging, and action. This course is
approved for General Education Core 3: American Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has
limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10310: AMERICA’S NATURAL RESOURCES: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF CONSERVATION IN THE USA
3 sem. hrs.
This introductory course will explore changing attitudes in the United States toward conservation and natural resource management
throughout its history. It will distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and examine geographic distribution of
resources, impacts of resource extraction and use, and conservation strategies. Our focus will be on conservation practices that initially
arose in response to resource exploitation, and how conservation practice changed over time as American values and concerns shifted.
In addition to conservation ideas, the course will emphasize government agencies that conserve resources, such as the Forest Service,
and also types of land the government protects, including National Forests and National Parks. This course is approved for General
Education Core 3: American Civilizations. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and
has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active
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FYE10401: LANGUAGE OF POWER AND TERROR 3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the language, rhetoric and ideologies promulgated by nationalist and extremist groups, with emphasis on the
policies, practices and beliefs that serve as the rationale for terrorist and counter-terrorist acts. This course is approved for General
Education Core 4: Human Behavior. . This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has
been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active
learning.
FYE 10402: THE LYRICS OF BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: A RHETORICAL, CULTURAL, AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the lyrics, rhetoric, and themes represented in the music of Bruce Springsteen as a means to explore the role of
song as a form of communication and as a mode of social change. This course is approved for General Education Core 4: Human
Behavior. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the
goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10403: LEAD THE WAY: LEADERSHIP THEORY AND APPLICATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course will serve as an introduction to the field of leadership studies. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical concepts and their
practical applications so students can develop their own leadership approach. This course provides the basis for understanding what
leadership is and what leaders do to be successful. This course is approved for General Education Core 4: Human Behavior. This
course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE
program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10404: WATCHING THE WIRE
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to examine the show’s portrayal of urban America as a window into a number of different social problems and
conditions distinct to contemporary society, including the drug war, the underclass, urban policies and development, post-industrial
cities, political corruption, urban education, and mass media coverage. The course will focus on close viewing, discussion, critical
analysis, and research about the show’s social and sociological contexts. This course is approved for General Education Core 4:
Human Behavior. . This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to
meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10405: CYBORGS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS 3 sem. hrs.
This course introduces students to theoretical and empirical perspectives on the dynamics of social networks, social cyborgs, and
mediated reality. Students will explore the notions of social solidarity, group formation, identity construction, diversity, inequality,
consumer capitalism, social control mechanisms, civic engagement, globalization and processes of social change as they have been
transformed by digital communication and other technological advancement. This course is approved for General Education Core: 4
Human Behavior. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet
the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10406: GEEK CULTURE AND FANDOM
3 sem. hrs.
This course explores the rise of the ‘geek/nerd’ in popular culture, and the relationship between ‘geekdom’ and ‘fandom.’ Specifically,
it examines the changing attitudes toward geeks/nerds in popular media; what it means to ‘be’ a geek/nerd; gender, sexual orientation
and race issues in geek/nerd culture; how fanboys and fangirls differ in their interactions with texts, and the production of fanart/texts; and the commercialization of ‘geekdom’ and ‘fandom’. This course is approved for General Education Core 4: Human
Behavior. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the
goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10407: KEEP AN OPEN MIND
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the brain’s relationship to the mind. Drawing from popular neuroscience, cognitive psychology, religion and
philosophy, quantum physics, mathematics, communication sciences and disorders, the brain-mind complex will be explored to
enhance understanding of how to optimize brain skills, brain health, creativity, and performance even in the face of devastating
neurological catastrophes. This course is approved for General Education Core 4: Human Behavior. . This course will be offered
exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include:
critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10408: HANDLE YOUR STRESS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

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3 sem. hrs.

This course will orient first year, transfer and first-time Edinboro students during their transition to university life. It is specifically
designed to acclimate the student to college and increase the probability that they will attain academic success. Examples of topics
that will be covered in this course include stress psychophysiology; common sources of stress at both the individual and societal
levels; stress intervention methods at the biological, psychological, and social levels; and stress-related issues specific to helping firsttime university students meet the daily demands of college life. This course is approved for General Education Core 4: Human
Behavior. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the
goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10409: QUESTIONING THE WORLD AROUND US
3 sem. hrs.
Have you ever wondered how whales drink? Why do we capitalize “I” in sentences, but not “we”? Why do we wonder about these
things? Why do we ask questions? Address these questions and more in FYE 104 Puzzling Conundrums: Questioning the World
Around Us. This course is designed to highlight the importance of information literacy and research skills while developing
presentation and oral communication skills through the exploration of novel, interesting, and thought provoking questions about the
world around us. Students will hypothesize, explore, and present unique solutions to questions about the world. Students will discuss
the importance of questioning and informed decision making while exploring the process by which knowledge is constructed and
applied. This course is approved for General Education Core 4: Human Behavior. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year
students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent
writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10410: MAKING MEANING OF MEDIA
3 sem. hrs.
The rise of digital communication has shifted the definition of literacy. With multiple platforms in constant use on a global scale,
media literacy is a more appropriate expectation in the 21st century. Students will be taught the historical evolution of media literacy
and its impact on society. Students will be given analytical skills for making their own media choices based on the literature in the
field to interpret and analyze how individuals, audiences, and institutions are impacted thereby. Students will have the opportunity to
make their own media analysis and present their findings in class. This course is approved for General Education Core 4: Human
Behavior. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the
goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10411: PSYCHOLOGY OF CURRENT EVENTS AND EVERYDAY LIFE
3 sem. hrs.
This course introduces the methods, theories, and key findings from Psychology, the scientific study of behavior and mental processes,
and examines them through current events and examples from everyday life, including topics such as research on concussions,
medical and military applications of animal training, the impact of role models in the media, and the pros and cons of various
treatments for psychological disorders. FYE 104 is specially designed to help students make a healthy transition from high school to a
university setting and also includes topics related to academic success. This course is approved for General Education Core 4: Human
Behavior. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the
goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10501: SECRETS OF THE DEAD: DEAD BODIES IN FORENSIC AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONTEXT
3
sem. hrs.
Dead bodies can be buried, burned, preserved, or eaten. The dead can be revered, feared, or studied. This course will explore how
cultures dispose of their dead and what powers they ascribe to the dead. Using anthropological and forensic analysis, this course will
examine why cultures treat corpses the way they do, and why the dead—or the undead—behave as they do. This course is approved
for General Education Core 5: Cultural Diversity and Social Pluralism. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students,
has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10502: JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY 3 sem. hrs.
This course is a cross-cultural overview of a traditional art form, the Japanese tea ceremony. Included in the study and practice of tea
are related traditional Japanese art (e.g., origami, haiku) for developing an awareness of self, place, and community. Content will
cover history, practice, and reflection with activities designed to acclimate the students to college and increase academic success. FYE
105 will orient first year, transfer, and first time Edinboro students during their transitions to university life. This course is approved
for General Education Core 5: Cultural Diversity and Social Pluralism. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students,
has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.

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FYE 10503: THE SOCIOLOGY OF SUPERHEROES 3 sem. hrs.
Using the sociological perspective, this course will focus on the analysis of the socio-cultural components of diversity inherent to
comic books, via the broader U.S. culture, sub-cultures, and global cultures. FYE 105 will orient first-year, transfer, and first time
Edinboro students during their transitions to university life. It is specifically designed to acclimate the student to college and increase
the probability that they will attain academic success. This course is approved for General Education Core 5: Cultural Diversity and
Social Pluralism. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet
the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10504: FROM CAVEMEN TO ROCK BAND
3 sem. hrs.
A hybrid studio/discussion-based First Year Experience Course (FYE) for all freshmen students. It addresses the role of visual culture
in human history. Students develop a sketching/writing practice as a study method for academic success. The underlying theme
revolves around significant “sketches” in history and how they speak to the core cultural values of their creators. No artistic skills are
required. This course is approved for General Education Core 5: Cultural Diversity and Social Pluralism. This course will be offered
exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include:
critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10505: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., AND MALCOLM C: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
3 sem. hrs.
This course offers a detailed comparative analysis of the life and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X in the
context of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. The course will examine the early influences on the lives of these
leaders and differentiate how their backgrounds influenced their ideological differences. In addition, this course will provide an
analysis of their ideologies and how their beliefs converge and diverge at certain points. Students will gain an in-depth examination of
Dr. King and Malcolm X speeches, organization skills, and challenges. This course is approved for General Education Core 5:
Cultural Diversity and Social Pluralism. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has
been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active
learning.
FYE 10506: WWLGD? (WHAT WOULD LADY GAGA DO?): WOMEN, MEDIA, AND SOCIAL CULTURE 3 sem. hrs.
Women are socialized through exposure to forms of media, though most images have perpetuated negative and/or stereotypically
gendered views. In the postmodern era, however, some images of women have diversified, becoming stronger and oriented toward
more positive characterizations. This course will examine sociological views of media, gender, images of women, the basic tenets of
feminism, and the roles of all of these in social behaviors of women in the United States. This course is approved for General
Education Core 5: Cultural Diversity and Social Pluralism. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10507: OF ARROWS, BENDING & SLAYAGE: FEMINISM IN POPULAR MEDIA
3 sem. hrs.
In this course students are expected to analyze feminist imagery in several popular films and popular television series. Using such
media as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Hunger Games, Avatar: The Last Airbender and the Harry Potter film series, among others,
this course examines the popular images of young women (and men) from the sociological and feminist perspectives. Through a
rigorous, analytical focus on these specific media, students will be challenged to think critically and sociologically about the current
and changing states of gender in the United States. This course is approved for General Education Core 5: Cultural Diversity and
Social Pluralism. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet
the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10508: RACE GENDER, & THE LAW 3 sem. hrs.
This course will provide an overview of the complex interconnections between race, gender, and the law in the United States. The
course will also focus on the role the law plays in causing and remedying gender based and racial inequality, and include identifying
contemporary issues related to gender, race, and the law in areas like affirmative action in the 21st century, workplace discrimination,
language rights, racial profiling, and racial disparities in criminal sentencing. This course is approved for General Education Core 5:
Cultural Diversity and Social Pluralism. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has
been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active
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FYE 10601: YOU MAKE THE CALL: CONTROVERSIES AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN SPORT
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides students with content and activities that will develop critical thinking skills, acquaint them with the moral
principles, and allow them to develop and explore their moral values. Examples of topics that will be covered in this course include:
issues of racial and gender equity in sports, performance-enhancing technologies, fiscal concerns such as collegiate sponsorship and
professional salaries, and off-the-field behaviors such as violence and abuse. This course is approved for General Education Core 6:
Ethics. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals
of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10602: ETHICAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES IN HARRY POTTER 3 sem. hrs.
This course will examine the Harry Potter films to discuss issues of ordinary virtue and extraordinary virtue, including social
discrimination, animal rights, human rights, and efforts to conquer death. It is expected that students will already be mostly familiar
with the Harry Potter saga, either through the novels by J.K. Rowling, or the movie series. This course is approved for General
Education Core 6: Ethics. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed
to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10603: SO SUE ME! OWNERSHIP AND BORROWING IN LITERATURE AND THE VISUAL ARTS
3
sem. hrs.
Many artists, such as those in the visual arts and literature, borrow from the works of predecessors and incorporate them into the
context of the new work of art. This course will examine appropriation from the standpoint of ethics of this type of art. FYE 106 will
orient first year, transfer, and first time Edinboro students during their transitions to university life. It is specifically designed to
acclimate the student to college and increase the probability that they will attain academic success. This course is approved for
General Education Core 6: Ethics. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been
designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10604: DOES GOD EXIST?
3 sem. hrs.
This FYE course is devoted to the classic philosophical issue of whether God exists. More specifically, it is mainly devoted to
exploring two questions: Is there good evidence for or against the existence of God? Can belief in God be rational in the absence of
good evidence? The course pays special attention to moral arguments for and against the existence of God, and to moral
considerations concerning faith. This course is approved for General Education Core 6: Ethics. This course will be offered exclusively
to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical
inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10605: MORARLITY, FAITH, AND THE MEANING OF LIFE
3 sem. hrs.
This course explores three main questions: whether morality depends on religion, whether religious faith is rational, and whether the
meaning of life depends on religion. Students will reflect on their own values and beliefs, learn about alternatives to them, and
improve their ability to articulate and defend their view. Real-world applications and illustrations are emphasized, and cultural and
religious diversity are examined in the exploration of the central issues. This course is approved for General Education Core 6: Ethics.
This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the
FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10606: PEOPLE AND THE PLANET: LOCAL TO GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND CHOICES
3
sem. hrs.
This course is an introduction to the “Anthropocene”, the current era in which people now have a dominant influence on Earth, the
planet we all depend on for meeting the needs and wants of our everyday lives. The focus will be on understanding this human
dominance: the emergence and current indicators of the Anthropocene, local to global environmental issues we currently face, and the
ethical consequences of choices we make now and in the future. This course is approved for General Education Core 6: Ethics. This
course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE
program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10701: FORENSIC CHEMISTRY: FACT AND FICTION 3 sem. hrs.
This is a survey course that emphasizes the chemical aspects of forensic science. The scientific method and the major laws of
chemistry will be applied to analytical problems encountered in crime laboratories. A variety of both dramatic and factual television
programs will provide the context for exercises in basic chemistry, critical thinking, and collaborative problem solving. Using
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conclusions. This course is approved for General Education Core 7: Natural Sciences. This course will be offered exclusively to Firstyear students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry,
frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10702: PA ROCKS: THE GEOLOGY OF PENNSYLVANIA
3 sem. hrs.This Geosciences course focuses on the
earth materials, geological processes, and geological history of Pennsylvania. It includes, as evidence in the Commonwealth, the
origin, occurrences, classification, and properties of minerals and rocks, the processes of erosion and deposition, and concepts related
to geological time, systems, hazards, tectonic processes, and environmental issues. No prerequisites, 2-hour lecture and 2-hour lab per
week. This course is approved for General Education Core 7: Natural Sciences. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year
students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent
writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10703: CHEMISTRY OF GLASS
3 sem. hrs.
This course is an introduction to the chemistry of glass. The class will start with a brief history of glass; will include discussion and
laboratory experiences of how to manipulate glass. The course will investigate the particulate structure of glass, its physical and
chemical properties and will link those properties to many uses of glass. This course meets four hours per week, including a two-hour
laboratory. This course is approved for General Education Core 7: Natural Sciences. This course will be offered exclusively to Firstyear students, has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry,
frequent writing, collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10704: THE LION KING: AFRICAN WILDLIFE AND ITS CONSERVATION
3 sem. hrs.
In this course, students will be introduced to basic biological principles related to conservation. The natural history and conservation
status of selected African wildlife will be examined through readings, media, and field trips. Emphasis will be placed on the
interdisciplinary nature of conservation, to develop workable solutions for conservation issues, one must consider not just biology, but
also culture and economics. Students will be asked to critically analyze questions pertinent to the field. For example: Is trophy hunting
beneficial for conservation? Are costs associated with saving endangered animals warranted? Do zoos have a role in conservation?
This course is approved for General Education Core 7: Natural Sciences. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students,
has limited enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
FYE 10705: THE WACKY WEATHER AND CHANGING CLIMATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
3 sem. hrs.
This is an introductory course that explores the fundamental concepts of weather and climate with a focus on the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. Basic principles in atmospheric science are investigated using historic weather events that unfolded in Pennsylvania as
case studies. An emphasis is placed upon understanding the cause and effects of weather phenomena such as heat waves, arctic
outbreaks, droughts, floods, thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, ice storms, and lake-effect snows. Past changes in
climate, such as those associated with glacial and interglacial periods, are investigated as are projected future trends. This course is
approved for General Education Core 7: Natural Science. This course will be offered exclusively to First-year students, has limited
enrollment, and has been designed to meet the goals of the FYE program which include: critical inquiry, frequent writing,
collaborative and active learning.
MGMT350 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
3 sem. hrs.
This course describes the fundamentals of production/operations management (POM). It will discuss the importance of each area and
show how the various functions fit together to make up an effective, efficient production system. Prerequisites: Enrollment in a BSBA
concentration, MGMT300.

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