UG Course Descriptions

The role of a publisher in the games industry is to ensure that a game can get in front of its audience successfully. To do that, a publisher must consider a variety of distribution strategies and channels. This course explains the role of a publisher in game distribution and details the various channels by which a game can be distributed.

One of the major ways in which games are marketed to consumers is the convention. Shows like the Tokyo Game Show, PAX and E3 attract audiences ranging from 60,000 – 300,000 and serve as one of the best opportunities for game studios to generate excitement and favorable word-of-mouth for upcoming projects. Successfully executing a company presence at one of these shows requires a working understanding of budgeting, goal-setting, demo creation, logistics, staffing, merchandising, and ROI evaluation, all topics covered in this course.

Addresses students’ lifestyles, attitudes, and behaviors as they relate to personal fitness and wellness. A combination of lecture and activity sessions empowers the students to develop personal strategies that will enable them to achieve positive lifestyle practices.

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a first responder in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help can arrive. This course prepares students for the American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Red Cross Emergency Response examinations.

Examines the various health issues that affect women today. These issues will be critically examined in the context of history, gender, socio-economic status, ethnicity, and recent medical research.

Examines the various health issues that confront men during each of life’s stages. Emphasis will be placed on the benefits of a positive healthy lifestyle as it relates to a variety of men’s health concerns.

A variety of consumer issues relating to fitness, wellness, and health will be examined. Topics will include quackery and fraud in health and fitness, consumer product safety, environmental health issues, and other current issues.

Students will learn the various methods and techniques for teaching group fitness classes in cardiovascular and strength training.

This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Students will be able to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries. This course prepares students for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR for Lifeguards examinations.

Selected topics in exercise science, fitness, and wellness. Topics will rotate based on student and faculty interest. (Does not meet a liberal arts core requirement.)