College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

214 epizootic, 1998 worldwide coral bleaching, fish kills associated with HABs). The focus of this course shall include case studies from current scientific literature, anthropogenic and environmental factors that influence IODs, disturbance and adaptation theories, and contemporary solutions for prevention and protection. MACS 5040 – Human Factors This course presents communication theories relevant to conflict resolution as well as theories about understanding, analyzing, and managing conflict. The course focuses on the human and emotional aspects of conflict, and includes the influence of gender and culture. This course is pragmatic as well as theoretical, and presents communication and conflict resolution models in a practice-based approach. Offered all terms MACS 5100 – Mediation Theory & Practice This course examines theories, methods, and techniques of mediation. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of mediation skills. Prerequisites: MACS 5040. Offered fall and winter. MACS 5140 – Negotiation Theory and Practice This course examines conflict intervention from the perspective of the disputant/negotiator. The integration of theory and practice will emphasize the tactics, strategies, and operations of effective and ineffective bargaining/ negotiating behavior. The course develops negotiator skills and knowledge, leading to collaborative-based actions and solutions. Offered winter. MACS 5200 - Research Design and Program Evaluation This course focuses on the development of applied research skills, including basic research tools, assessment, social science research, current research in the field, and an introduction to program evaluation through analysis of published work. Offered winter and summer. MACS 5300 – Fundamental Concepts of Climate Change Climate change is increasingly at the forefront of scientific and policy considerations worldwide, but the basic dynamics of the atmosphere and climate processes are not generally understood. This course will be one of the core courses in the Graduate Certificate and Coastal Climate Change, and an elective within the MS in Coastal Zone Management degree program. It will introduce simple concepts and observations regarding weather and the marine and coastal environment, and build into more complex enquiries and investigations regarding the physical, chemical, biological and geographical aspects. Upon course completion, students will better comprehend the science behind marine and coastal climate change and be able to make use of this knowledge in their decision-making within their communities and work environment. MACS 5310 - Introduction to Systems Theories This course presents an overview of systems theories that use metaphors of system, pattern, interaction, communication, and language to describe human behavior and relationships. Offered all terms. MACS 5350 – Fundamental Concepts of Climate Change II The social consequences of a changing climate are numerous and have the potential to significantly alter human- livelihood and even create community conflict and unrest. In this course, which is one of the two required (core) courses for the Graduate Certificate in Marine and Coastal Climate Change, students will explore climate change from a social perspective. Where appropriate, the course will be explored in the context of the marine and coastal environment. MACS 5355 - Introduction to Equine Assisted Family Therapy This course will provide students with an introduction to all aspects of equine assisted mental health approaches. Beginning with an overview of the rapidly growing Animal Assisted Therapy field, the course will cover in greater depth equine assisted psychotherapy, team building, and therapeutic riding programs. Through hands-on experience working with horses, students will be introduced to the Equine Assisted Family Therapy model being developed as a collaborative effort between the NSU Family Therapy program and Stable Foundations, an independent equine-assisted therapy program in the community. MACS 5357 – Brief Coaching: An Outgrowth of Brief Therapy The growing field of coaching draws from concepts associated with brief therapy models, in particular Solution Focused Brief Therapy. In this course, students will learn the distinctions between coaching and therapy; credentialing opportunities and potential career paths as a life coach, career coach, and/or independent educational consultant; and common theoretical assumptions shared between brief therapy and brief coaching. The course is designed for students who already have a working knowledge of brief family therapy models, but wish to broaden their scope of practice and understand the history and development of the parallel field of coaching. MACS 5400 – The Interdisciplinary Writer This course is designed to assist graduate students in creating essays, thought papers, and other pieces of writing that reach an intended audience with clarity, skillful craft, and purpose. It includes reading and writing assignments for an academic setting focused on interdisciplinary perspectives. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions and improvisational writing exercises. Because this is a writing course, rather than just a course about writing, there will be a workshop component to the class. This means that all participants will bring in copies of their work to share to develop writing speaks to others. At the end of this course you