SCUBA Academic Program Information  Minor in Scuba Diving: 16 s.h.  **Please note: The following information has been taken from the 2008-2009 WIU Undergraduate Catalog. Information changes on a yearly basis. For most up-to-date information please visit - www.wiu.edu/catalog** Program Requirements:  1. Kin 108, 208, 308, 408: 8-10 s.h 2. Select 6-8 s.h. from the following courses:  CSD 121, 122; EM 276, 304, 351, 352; Engr 364; FCS 254, 255, 453; Foreign Language--Chin, Fr, Ger, Jpn, Port, Span; Geol 115; HE 251; IDT 240, 340, 345, 360, 406, 408; IS 125; Kin 359; LEJA 310; Mgt 349; Phys 100; RPTA 366; Zool 414, 415, 416, 452   Course Descriptions (Required Courses):  Kin 108 Open Water Scuba. (2)  Provides classroom and confined water work needed to scuba dive safely in open water. Certification is available, but not required. Must be able to swim 250 yards continuously, tread water 10 minutes, and swim underwater 50 feet. Physical examination required.  Kin 208 Advanced Open Water Scuba. (2)  Students will learn to navigate underwater and dive at night. Each student will also choose three scuba specialty areas to gain diving experience. Certification available, but not required. Must have a current scuba physical exam on file. Prerequisite: Kin 108 or permission of instructor. Kin 308 Scuba Diving Specialties. (2, repeatable to 4)  Instruction in rescue and at least two other diving specialties (e.g., deep, night, dry suit, ice, cave, wreck) within the realm of recreational scuba diving. Certification available, but not required. Must have a current scuba physical exam on file. Prerequisites: Kin 208 with certification or permission of instructor. Kin 408 Divemaster. (2)  Students complete supervised dives, perform dive briefings, act as safety/rescue divers, and lead underwater tours to learn to be responsible Divemasters and eligible for employment. Must have a current scuba physical exam on file. Divemaster certification available, but not required. Prerequisites: Kin 308, Dive Rescue certification, or permission of instructor.  Course Descriptions (Elective Courses):  CSD 121 Sign Language I. (3)  Introduction to sign language with special focus on topics dealing with the Deaf community’s culture, heritage, and language. CSD 122 Sign Language II. (3)  An intermediate course that builds on introductory signs, focuses on supplemental areas of sign language including profession-specific signs, and American Sign Language (ASL). Prerequisite: CSD 121 or permission of instructor. EM 276 Hazards and Disasters in Emergency Management. (3) Overview of the dynamic relationships between natural and technological hazards and disasters and associated requirements for mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery. EM 304 Principles of Emergency Management (3).  Presents the theories, principles, and approaches to emergency management. Philosophy of comprehensive emergency management will be discussed including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Role, duties, and importance of the emergency manager will be discussed. Prerequisite: EM 276. EM 351 (formerly HE 351) Emergency Medical Technician's Training IA. (4) Includes experiences designed to prepare persons who are responsible for giving emergency care to the sick and injured. The American Heart Association "CPR" certificate is included. Necessary as a prerequisite for EM 352 and state certification as an EMT. EM 352 (formerly HE 352) Emergency Medical Technician's Training IB. (4)  May include sessions with paramedics, directors of ambulance services, respiratory therapists, and physicians; ten hours of hospital observation in an approved emergency room; and extrication exercise. Satisfactory completion of EM 351 and 352 and recommendation of instructor results in student eligibility to take EMT state examination. Prerequisite: EM 351 and consent of instructor. Engr 364 Welding and Casting Processes. (3) Introduction to welding and casting metals. Emphasis of the course will be upon electric arc welding processes and principles involved in molding and pouring molten metals. Laboratory experiments will include electric arc, MIG, and TIG welding processes along with mold making and casting of aluminum parts. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. FCS 254: Operation of Lodging Property Systems. (3)  Introduction to building systems and facilities for hospitality operations. Prerequisite: FCS 150. FCS 255: Front Office Management. (3)  A study of the flow of activities and functions in today's lodging operations. Topics include comparison of manual, machine assisted, and computer based methods for each front desk function. Activities outside of class and field trips are required. Prerequisite: FCS 150. FCS 453: Lodging Systems Management. (3)  An exploration of theories, principles and functions of management as they apply to lodging service operations. Emphasis on strategic planning and strategic management of lodging systems operations. Prerequisites: MGT 349 and FCS 353. Foreign Language Course Information - visit http://www.wiu.edu/catalog/programs/foreign-langlit.php Geol 115 Oceanography. (3) (General Education/Natural Sciences)  History of ocean exploration, origin and nature of ocean basins, composition and circulation of ocean water, modern developments in oceanography, man and the oceans. Does not count toward major or minor in geology. No prerequisite. HE 251 First Aid. (2)  Theory and practice of first aid and CPR for the ill and injured. Instruction will be provided in accordance with the National Safety Council First Aid, and the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider standards. IDT 240 Photography I. (3)  Introductory experiences in producing black and white photographs as well as color slides. Emphasizes the practical application of photographs as a communication medium. IDT 340 Advanced Photography. (3)  Advanced camera handling and darkroom techniques. Students will use a variety of films and photographic techniques leading to the production of a portfolio of photographs ready for presentation or display. Prerequisite: IDT 240. IDT 345 Electronic Imagery. (3)  A survey course of electronic imagery including digital still imaging, 3D modeling, and virtual reality (VR) movies as used in electronic media and photographic applications. Prerequisite: IDT 205. IDT 360 Instructional Video. (3)  Introduction to instructional video production techniques including camera handling, digital editing, and special effects used in video production for multimedia. IDT 406 Advanced Topics in Photography. (3)  Advanced camera and darkroom controls for processing and printing both black and white and color. Prerequisite: IDT 240. IDT 408 Large Format Photography. (3)  Introduction to the large format view camera and its controls. Studio, available, and location lighting will be used with a variety of different subjects and props in both black and white and color. Prerequisite: IDT 240. IS 125 Business and Technology in a Global Society. (3)  A comprehensive overview of global business principles, practices, and trends that are reshaping today’s business and affecting tomorrow’s competitive environment. Consideration of the impact of technology, ethics, diversity, culture, and various emerging issues on all business disciplines. Kin 359 Sport and Exercise Psychology. (3)  An introduction to sport and exercise psychology theories and research including application to performance enhancement. Selected topics include motivation, confidence, stress and anxiety, exercise behavior and adherence, concentration, team dynamics, performance enhancement, and professional and ethical issues. Prerequisite: Psy 100 or permission of instructor. LEJA 310 Fire Protection (3) Organization and function of fire prevention; inspections and hazard analysis; economics and survey of fire protection equipment. Examination of direct and indirect personnel functions; responsibilities and coordination with other agencies. Mgt 349 Principles of Management. (3)  Study of the managerial process in an organizational setting with emphasis on decision making, planning, organizing, and controlling including discussion of motivation, leadership, communication, and interpersonal dynamics in an organization context. Psy 100 Introductory Psychology. (3) (General Education/Social Sciences) An introduction to psychology including methods, theory, and data regarding the study of behavior. Topics include biological, social, learning, personality, motivation, and abnormal behavior. RPTA 366 Commercial Recreation. (3)  Examines the diversity of commercial recreation enterprises; also general trends and personal attributes associated with a career in commercial recreation. No course prerequisite for nonmajors. Prerequisite: upper division status or consent of instructor. Zool 414 Ichthyology. (3) Identification, classification, distribution, and life histories of fishes. Prerequisites: Bot 200 and Zool 200. Estimate of field trip costs: $10.00. Outside field trips required. Zool 415 (formerly Zool 220) Invertebrate Zoology. (3) A study of invertebrate form and function as it relates to taxonomy, evolution, ecology, behavior, and physiology. Laboratory will involve comparative experimental and observational approaches. Prerequisite: Zool 200. Zool 416 Marine Mammalogy. (3) Survey of marine mammals with emphasis on taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation. Laboratory includes observational study of marine mammals at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Prerequisites: Bot 200 and Zool 200; senior standing in biology or a related major. Zool 452 Freshwater Biology. (3) Common freshwater organisms and some of their relationships to one another, to their environment, and to man. May not be taken by students who have completed Bot 452. Prerequisites: Bot 200 and Zool 200.

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SCUBA Academic Program Information

Minor in Scuba Diving: 16 s.h.

**Please note: The following information has been taken from the 2008-2009 WIU Undergraduate Catalog. Information changes on a yearly basis. For most up-to-date information please visit - www.wiu.edu/catalog**

Program Requirements:
1. Kin 108, 208, 308, 408: 8-10 s.h
2. Select 6-8 s.h. from the following courses:
CSD 121, 122; EM 276, 304, 351, 352; Engr 364; FCS 254, 255, 453; Foreign Language--Chin, Fr, Ger, Jpn, Port, Span; Geol 115; HE 251; IDT 240, 340, 345, 360, 406, 408; IS 125; Kin 359; LEJA 310; Mgt 349; Phys 100; RPTA 366; Zool 414, 415, 416, 452

Course Descriptions (Required Courses):
Kin 108 Open Water Scuba. (2)
Provides classroom and confined water work needed to scuba dive safely in open water. Certification is available, but not required. Must be able to swim 250 yards continuously, tread water 10 minutes, and swim underwater 50 feet. Physical examination required.

Kin 208 Advanced Open Water Scuba. (2)
Students will learn to navigate underwater and dive at night. Each student will also choose three scuba specialty areas to gain diving experience. Certification available, but not required. Must have a current scuba physical exam on file. Prerequisite: Kin 108 or permission of instructor.

Kin 308 Scuba Diving Specialties. (2, repeatable to 4)
Instruction in rescue and at least two other diving specialties (e.g., deep, night, dry suit, ice, cave, wreck) within the realm of recreational scuba diving. Certification available, but not required. Must have a current scuba physical exam on file. Prerequisites: Kin 208 with certification or permission of instructor.

Kin 408 Divemaster. (2)
Students complete supervised dives, perform dive briefings, act as safety/rescue divers, and lead underwater tours to learn to be responsible Divemasters and eligible for employment. Must have a current scuba physical exam on file. Divemaster certification available, but not required. Prerequisites: Kin 308, Dive Rescue certification, or permission of instructor.

Course Descriptions (Elective Courses):
CSD 121 Sign Language I. (3)
Introduction to sign language with special focus on topics dealing with the Deaf community’s culture, heritage, and language.

CSD 122 Sign Language II. (3)
An intermediate course that builds on introductory signs, focuses on supplemental areas of sign language including profession-specific signs, and American Sign Language (ASL). Prerequisite: CSD 121 or permission of instructor.

EM 276 Hazards and Disasters in Emergency Management. (3)

Overview of the dynamic relationships between natural and technological hazards and disasters and associated requirements for mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.

EM 304 Principles of Emergency Management (3).
Presents the theories, principles, and approaches to emergency management. Philosophy of comprehensive emergency management will be discussed including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Role, duties, and importance of the emergency manager will be discussed. Prerequisite: EM 276.

EM 351 (formerly HE 351) Emergency Medical Technician's Training IA. (4)
Includes experiences designed to prepare persons who are responsible for giving emergency care to the sick and injured. The American Heart Association "CPR" certificate is included. Necessary as a prerequisite for EM 352 and state certification as an EMT.

EM 352 (formerly HE 352) Emergency Medical Technician's Training IB. (4)
May include sessions with paramedics, directors of ambulance services, respiratory therapists, and physicians; ten hours of hospital observation in an approved emergency room; and extrication exercise. Satisfactory completion of EM 351 and 352 and recommendation of instructor results in student eligibility to take EMT state examination. Prerequisite: EM 351 and consent of instructor.

Engr 364 Welding and Casting Processes. (3)

Introduction to welding and casting metals. Emphasis of the course will be upon electric arc welding processes and principles involved in molding and pouring molten metals. Laboratory experiments will include electric arc, MIG, and TIG welding processes along with mold making and casting of aluminum parts. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.

FCS 254: Operation of Lodging Property Systems. (3)
Introduction to building systems and facilities for hospitality operations. Prerequisite: FCS 150.

FCS 255: Front Office Management. (3)
A study of the flow of activities and functions in today's lodging operations. Topics include comparison of manual, machine assisted, and computer based methods for each front desk function. Activities outside of class and field trips are required. Prerequisite: FCS 150.

FCS 453: Lodging Systems Management. (3)
An exploration of theories, principles and functions of management as they apply to lodging service operations. Emphasis on strategic planning and strategic management of lodging systems operations. Prerequisites: MGT 349 and FCS 353.

Foreign Language Course Information - visit http://www.wiu.edu/catalog/programs/foreign-langlit.php

Geol 115 Oceanography. (3) (General Education/Natural Sciences)
History of ocean exploration, origin and nature of ocean basins, composition and circulation of ocean water, modern developments in oceanography, man and the oceans. Does not count toward major or minor in geology. No prerequisite.

HE 251 First Aid. (2)
Theory and practice of first aid and CPR for the ill and injured. Instruction will be provided in accordance with the National Safety Council First Aid, and the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider standards.

IDT 240 Photography I. (3)
Introductory experiences in producing black and white photographs as well as color slides. Emphasizes the practical application of photographs as a communication medium.

IDT 340 Advanced Photography. (3)
Advanced camera handling and darkroom techniques. Students will use a variety of films and photographic techniques leading to the production of a portfolio of photographs ready for presentation or display. Prerequisite: IDT 240.

IDT 345 Electronic Imagery. (3)
A survey course of electronic imagery including digital still imaging, 3D modeling, and virtual reality (VR) movies as used in electronic media and photographic applications. Prerequisite: IDT 205.

IDT 360 Instructional Video. (3)
Introduction to instructional video production techniques including camera handling, digital editing, and special effects used in video production for multimedia.

IDT 406 Advanced Topics in Photography. (3)
Advanced camera and darkroom controls for processing and printing both black and white and color. Prerequisite: IDT 240.

IDT 408 Large Format Photography. (3)
Introduction to the large format view camera and its controls. Studio, available, and location lighting will be used with a variety of different subjects and props in both black and white and color. Prerequisite: IDT 240.

IS 125 Business and Technology in a Global Society. (3)
A comprehensive overview of global business principles, practices, and trends that are reshaping today’s business and affecting tomorrow’s competitive environment. Consideration of the impact of technology, ethics, diversity, culture, and various emerging issues on all business disciplines.

Kin 359 Sport and Exercise Psychology. (3)
An introduction to sport and exercise psychology theories and research including application to performance enhancement. Selected topics include motivation, confidence, stress and anxiety, exercise behavior and adherence, concentration, team dynamics, performance enhancement, and professional and ethical issues. Prerequisite: Psy 100 or permission of instructor.

LEJA 310 Fire Protection (3)

Organization and function of fire prevention; inspections and hazard analysis; economics and survey of fire protection equipment. Examination of direct and indirect personnel functions; responsibilities and coordination with other agencies.

Mgt 349 Principles of Management. (3)
Study of the managerial process in an organizational setting with emphasis on decision making, planning, organizing, and controlling including discussion of motivation, leadership, communication, and interpersonal dynamics in an organization context.

Psy 100 Introductory Psychology. (3) (General Education/Social Sciences)

An introduction to psychology including methods, theory, and data regarding the study of behavior. Topics include biological, social, learning, personality, motivation, and abnormal behavior.

RPTA 366 Commercial Recreation. (3)
Examines the diversity of commercial recreation enterprises; also general trends and personal attributes associated with a career in commercial recreation. No course prerequisite for nonmajors. Prerequisite: upper division status or consent of instructor.

Zool 414 Ichthyology. (3)
Identification, classification, distribution, and life histories of fishes. Prerequisites: Bot 200 and Zool 200. Estimate of field trip costs: $10.00. Outside field trips required.

Zool 415 (formerly Zool 220) Invertebrate Zoology. (3)

A study of invertebrate form and function as it relates to taxonomy, evolution, ecology, behavior, and physiology. Laboratory will involve comparative experimental and observational approaches. Prerequisite: Zool 200.

Zool 416 Marine Mammalogy. (3)

Survey of marine mammals with emphasis on taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation. Laboratory includes observational study of marine mammals at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Prerequisites: Bot 200 and Zool 200; senior standing in biology or a related major.

Zool 452 Freshwater Biology. (3)

Common freshwater organisms and some of their relationships to one another, to their environment, and to man. May not be taken by students who have completed Bot 452. Prerequisites: Bot 200 and Zool 200.