In addition out our usual summer offerings Extended Learning has many new courses.

A&VS  275 - Companion Animal Science

Basic behavior, nutrition and reproduction; economic and ethical consideration of pet ownership; benefits of companion animals in society; aspects of handling and training, physiology, preventative healthcare, common diseases and parasite problems of pet animals. Included are specific units on dogs, cats, pocket pets, amphibians and reptiles and horses. CRN: 52871, Date: May 18 - June 26, 2009

CDFS 210 - Introduction to Parenting

PR: CDFS 110. Introduction to terminology, descriptions, and explanations of the parental role and parent-child interactions. Emphasis on social and personal definitions of the parental role and on the problems and changes in parent-child relationships. CRN: 52892, Date: May 18 - August 6, 2009.

COUN 303 - Intro to Helping Professions

Intro to Helping Professions. To assist in evaluating students potential for a career in the helping professions. Exposure is provided to client populations served by helping professionals, along with a selection of intervention strategies used in those professions. CRN: 53000, Date: May 18 - June 26, 2009.

FILM 101 – The Art of Film I

This course covers film history from its beginnings through the demise of the "studio system." Students will explore how the changes in technology and the international exchange of cinematic art influenced the way we watch movies and how they are made. Twelve films will be covered that include silent comedies, suspense thrillers, and some of the highest-ranked films of all time. CRN: 52881, Date: May 18 - June 26, 2009. (GEC 5 or 8)

FILM 102 - The Art of Film II

This course continues the historical overview of FILM 101 (but you don't need to have taken FILM 101 to take this course). The course covers the period from roughly 1960 to today, touching on topics such as the New Wave, Independent Films, and The Summer Blockbuster. American films will be stressed, but a few influential foreign films provide context and perspective. Twelve films will be used to chart the progress of the art form. CRN: 52882, Date: June 29 - August 6, 2009. (GEC 5 or 7)

Humanities 102 - Introduction - Western Civilization 2

This course presents the art, architecture philosophy, religion, and literature of the following periods in Western Civilization: the Italian Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and the American Civil War.  It also examines the ways in which Western Culture has been affected by political, social, and economic trends. (GEC 5 or 8)

IDT 393 - SPTP: My Tube-User Generated Media and the Rise of the Prosumer

This course explores the the issues resulting from the rise of decentralized, unregulated web content. Prosumer is a contraction of the word producer with the word consumer. It can also be thought of as converse to the consumer with a passive role, denoting an active role as the individual gets more involved in the process. CRN: 53003, Date: May 18 - June 26, 2009.

IDT 393A - SPTP: Facebook - Friend or Foe

An examination of forces impacting identity, privacy, and what it means to be a digital citizen. The course will examine the implications for individuals in an area of 24/7/365 connectivity including the legal and ethical considerations. Students will engage in current issues surrounding net citizenship. CRN: 53004, Date: June 29 - August 6, 2009.

IDT 393B - SPTP: Mega Web Trends

A survey of contemporary trends impacting the way we live, love and learn. The World Wide Web, as we know it, is only 5,000 days old This course will address macro trends impacting society, and assist in the purposeful adoption of current web- based technologies. CRN: 53005, Date: May 18 - June 26, 2009.

IDT 393C - SPTP: Web 2.0 and You

An overview of the set of Internet tools designated as Web 2.0. The focus will be on the application of these tools for increased communication, collaboration, productivity, and creativity. CRN: 53032, Date: July 19 - August 6, 2009.

IDT 393D - SPTP: 21st Century Mind

The examination and application of the learning, cognitive and creative processes required to prosper in the 21st century. Areas of focus include self-directed learning, meaning-making, reflection, multiple intelligences, cognitive development, metacognition, critical thinking, and creativity principles and characteristics. CRN: 53033, Date: May 18 - June 26, 2009.

MUSC 168 - 20th Century American Pop Music

 This course is an introduction to history and development of American popular music. This course is focused on analyzing the history, development, and styles of 20th century American popular music. CRN: 52880, June 29 - August 6, 2009. (GEC 5 or 7)

RELG 303 - Studies in Christian Scripture

This course explores the origin and development of the Christian Bible. The historical, cultural, and religious settings of the texts, as well as their theological intent, will be examined. CRN: 52867, Date: May 18 - June 26, 2009. (GEC 3 or 9)

RELG 350 - Biblical Ethics/Current Issues

Principal types of ethics; biblical teaching on sin, guilt, law, grace, the state, perfection, etc., with application to contemporary issues: bioethics, euthanasia, ecology, sex, cybernation, etc. CRN: 52865, Dates: June 29 - August 6, 2009.

WMAN 100 - The Tradition of Hunting

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the cultural and spiritual role of hunting in society; use of hunting as a wildlife management tool; and its economic value in wildlife conservation programs. Contemporary issues related to gun control, antihunting, hunter ethics, and animal rights are discussed. CRN: 52876, Date: May 18 - August 6, 2009. (GEC 4 or 7)

Students can register online via STAR, through the Extended Learning Office at 293-2834 or
complete the course registration request form at http://elearn.wvu.edu/Registration/forms/regInquiry.php.