Jun 26, 2024  
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 

Theatre

  
  • THEA 395 - Practicum

    Common Course Number & Description
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience. They follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THEA 450 - Senior Capstone Project

    Unique Course
    Integrate the student’s theatrical experience and studies during their tenure at Black Hills State University. Students will propose a specific project, to the theatre faculty, which is intended to be a culmination of all previous study expressed in a specific area of emphasis.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THEA 455 - Advanced Acting

    Common Course Number & Description
    Textual analysis, movement and acting styles for the theatre.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THEA 490 - Seminar

    Common Course Number & Description
    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
    1 to 3 semester hours
  
  • THEA 491 - Independent Study

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
    1 to 6 semester hours
  
  • THEA 492 - Topics

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
    1 to 5 semester hours
  
  • THEA 494 - Internship

    Common Course Number & Description
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience. They follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.
    1 to 16 semester hours
  
  • THEA 495 - Practicum

    Common Course Number & Description
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience, they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.
    1 semester hours

Tourism/Hospitality Management

  
  • THM 100 - Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality Management

    Unique Course
    Philosophical study of the basic components of the tourism and hospitality industry from a historical, social, philosophical and, psychological perspective. It includes the study of the industry from regional, state, national and international perspectives.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THM 200 - Convention, Meetings, & Event Planning

    Unique Course
    Students are provided with an in-depth view of convention/meetings planning, including types of meetings, exhibition and trade shows, convention organizations, and contracted agreements. Students may be required to attend specific conventions and trade shows to enhance their working knowledge of convention/meeting functions.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THM 291 - Independent Study

    Unique Course
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
    Note: This course requires permission of the Instructor and/or College Dean.
    PreRequisite:  
    1 to 3 semester hours
  
  • THM 292 - Topics

    Unique Course
    Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
    1 to 3 semester hours
  
  • THM 296 - Field Experience

    Unique Course
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an Internship or Practicum course.
    1 to 3 semester hours
  
  • THM 310 - Restaurant Management

    Unique Course
    In this study of institutional food procedures, sources of supply and methods of delivery will be studied. Topics will include determination of food costs, preparation, and equipment requirements; organization of the kitchen staff; inventory control and yield-testing techniques; and food and beverage cost controls.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THM 320 - Lodging Management

    Unique Course
    This course will be an examination of the basic management functions of planning, budgeting, controlling, staffing, and operating a lodging operation. Areas of study include front-of-the house operations, back-of-the-house procedures, property marketing, hotel/motel management information systems, and legal practices and consideration.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THM 401 - Ecotourism

    Unique Course
    This course provides a comprehensive analysis of ecological aspects of tourism activities through readings and case analysis of ecotourism research. The class will focus on the foundations of ecotourism; ecotourism behavior; impacts of natural environments; and marketing, management, development, and policy issues.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THM 410 - Tourism Management

    Unique Course
    Concepts and meaning of administration, leadership, board and executive relationships and personnel policies related to recreation, parks, and tourism areas and facilities within tourism enterprises will be studied.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THM 420 - Services Marketing

    Unique Course
    Seeks to develop an understanding of service as a product or component of a product. The course provides students with the opportunity to gain an appreciation for the unique challenges inherent in marketing and managing services and service products. Topics include service design and delivery, service quality and standards, and the roles played by both service provider and customer, particularly in the hospitality and tourism industry.
    PreRequisite: BADM-370
    3 semester hours
  
  • THM 450 - Casino Management

    Unique Course
    This course emphasizes the methods, and ethical principles utilized in managing a casino operation. Gaming regulations and taxes, mathematics of casino games, casino management, and marketing are addressed.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THM 480 - Tourism Planning & Development

    Unique Course
    This course will give special consideration to planning and development, personnel organization and human relations, marketing, and finance within tourism. Major topics include planning approaches, regional planning, and community tourism planning.
    3 semester hours
  
  • THM 491 - Independent Study

    Unique Course
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
    Note: This course requires permission of the Instructor and/or College Dean.
    PreRequisite:  
    1 to 3 semester hours
  
  • THM 492 - Topics

    Unique Course
    Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
    1 to 3 semester hours
  
  • THM 494 - Internship

    Unique Course
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with Field Experience courses.
    Note: This course requires permission of the Instructor and/or College Dean.
    PreRequisite:  
    1 to 6 semester hours

Wellness

  
  • WEL 100 - Wellness for Life

    Common Course Number & Description
    This course introduces the importance and holistic nature of the six dimensions of personal wellness and fitness. The course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decisions which will lead to the development of a healthy lifestyle. Various issues related to the dimensions of wellness will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to assess their current health status and identify potential risk factors.
    CoRequisite: WEL-100L
    1 semester hours
  
  • WEL 100L - Wellness Lab

    Common Course Number & Description
    This laboratory experience applies wellness concepts taught in WEL 100 lecture. Students will gain a level of understanding about one’s personal fitness level as well as learn a variety of skills to enhance personal wellness.
    CoRequisite: WEL-100
    1 semester hours
 

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