FALL 2016
Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad Credit Classes
For more information, visit: www.cod.edu/field.
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Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad courses combine classroom-based instruction
with field-based experience for unique learning opportunities. More information and
enrollment permits, when required, are available from the Field and Experiential Learning/
Study Abroad office, BIC 3509, (630) 942-2356, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuition is extra and Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad fees are non-refundable.
Travel protection/trip insurance information is available in BIC 3509.
Students are responsible for withdrawing from Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad
courses through the Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad office. Students who do not
pay their tuition bills are not automatically withdrawn from the courses. Prices and itineraries
are subject to change. Refunds are not given for unused portions of a field experience.
For more information, visit www.cod.edu/field
ARTS AND CULTURE
Experiencing Movie Magic
Screen movies at local cinemas and participate in post-show discussions and video exercises
to explore the elements of filmmaking, from screenwriting to special effects. Includes a field
study to a historic Chicago movie house. Classes: Aug. 22 to Nov. 7. Fee: $20. Discounted
movie tickets and tuition are extra. Information: Marco Benassi, (630) 942-3049, email:
benassim@cod.edu
ENGLI-1135-FS007 Intro to Film Art
M
1:00-4:20P
BIC-3403 3 Benassi
Speech: Experiential Speech 1100
This unique way to satisfy the fundamentals of the speech graduation requirement helps
people move beyond fear and become more comfortable in taking creative risks with public
speaking. Includes a mandatory field experience to an adventure center in East Troy, WI.
Classes: First eight weeks. Field study: Sept. 14 and 15. Fee: $184 (includes transportation,
lodging, meals and center fees). Information: Marco Benassi, (630) 942-3049, email:
benassim@cod.edu
SPEEC-1100-FS002 Fund Speech Comm T
9:00-11:50A BIC-1730 3 Benassi
Writing from the Outside In
Participate in experiences in and outside the classroom to challenge your opinions, interests
and well-being. In return, feel more rewarded by the writing process. Identify and understand
the impact of writing through expanding your knowledge on topics in the following eight
categories: nature, service, relationships, spirituality, exercise, nutrition, relaxation, and
recreation. These competencies will support you as you build upon the fundamentals of essay
writing and reflective writing through experience. Information: Carly Huegelmann, email:
huegel@cod.edu
ENGLI-1101-FS017 English Comp l
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9:30-10:45A
3 Huegelmann
Windy City Culture: Exploring Art, Architecture and History
Explore the humanities through the vast culture of Chicago. Practice your skills in critical
thinking and analysis and develop your own aesthetic preferences by visiting the museums
and public spaces of Chicago to learn about the arts, humanities, and your local culture. Learn
about the architecture and history of Chicago, experience the public art scene around the city,
and be exposed to cultural institutions and events. Classes: Sept. 2 and Nov. 18 (10 a.m. to
2 p.m.). Field study: Sept. 9, 30, Oct. 14, 28 and Nov. 11 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Fee: $78 (includes
admission fees). Tuition is extra. Hybrid format - a blend of classroom and online coursework.
Internet access required. Information: Caitlin Luetger, (630) 942-3214, email: luetgerc@cod.edu
HUMNT-1101-FS010 The Arts
F
10:00A-2:00P BIC-2622 3 Luetger
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
French Polynesian Islands: Ecosystems and Wildlife
Explore Tahitian Islands including Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Huahine and Fakarava while
focusing on abundant marine life, diverse ecosystems, and a fascinating mix of cultures,
traditions and history. Adventures on the Society Islands and Tuamotus Islands include walks
in rainforests and to volcanic
summits, snorkeling among the fringe reefs and marine lagoons, learning about unique
animals like the blue-eyed eel, interacting with villagers to learn fishing techniques,
experiencing vanilla and black pearl farming, and the exploration of archaeological sites.
Cruise on a small ship, the M/S Paul Gauguin, where specifically selected shore excursions
and onboard activities await. Passport is required. Classes: Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 1 and
April 12 (7 to 8:50 p.m.). Field Study: March 5 to 19, 2017. Fee: $9,000 (includes air/
ground transportation, ship/land accommodations, most meals and beverages, daily shore
excursions, equipment, permits, guides and tips). Tuition is extra. Information: Kathleen
Luczynski, (630) 942-2800, ext. 54937, email: luczynski@cod.edu
BIOLO-1800-FS043 French Polynesia
Luczynski
Iceland: Extreme Geology in the Land of Ice and Fire
Located on the Arctic Circle, and straddling two of Earth’s major tectonic plates, Iceland is
the ultimate geology classroom. Join us this summer as we walk atop glaciers, soak in hot
springs, climb volcanoes, marvel at waterfalls and study the science behind the danger and
beauty of this land of ice and fire. Circle the country and visit locations such as Reykjavik,
Register Online | myaccess.cod.edu
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the Blue Lagoon, Þingvellir and Vatnajökull National Parks, Jökulsárlón Lagoon, Akureyri the
Snæfellsness Peninsula, and much more during this 10-day volcanologic and glaciologic
expedition. Class: July 5, 12, 19 and 26 (7 to 9:50 p.m.). Field study: Aug. 9 to 19, 2017. Fee:
$4,195 (includes air and ground transportation, hotels, entrance/activity fees, specialized
equipment and some meals). Tuition is extra. Information: Mark Sutherland, (630) 942-2505,
email: sutherla@cod.edu or Gib Egge, (630) 942-2787, email: eggegi@cod.edu
EARTH-1800-FS063 Iceland
Sutherland
Peru: Hiking in the Footsteps of the Incas
Hike in the footsteps of the Inca. After arriving in Arequipa begin by exploring some of the
local sites, including Santa Catalina Convent and the Museo Santuarios Andinos. Next, head
to Colco Canyon to hike and see a variety of local birds including Andean geese, condor, and
a variety of songbirds and duck. See some of the local culture and architecture on the way.
Next, head to Lake Titicaca to visit the floating islands of Uros and experience a homestay
on Taquile island. Travel overland to Cuzco exploring temples, cathedrals and ruins along
the way, and throughout the Cuzco area. Hike the Inca Trail visiting the Winya Wanya and
Phuyopatamarka ruins along the way to the Gate of the Sun, Machu Picchu and Huayna
Picchu which overlooks the area. Participants must be comfortable hiking up to eight miles a
day over steep and rugged terrain, climbing up to 4,200 feet a day at elevations up to 13,600
feet above sea level. Class: Aug. 17, 2017 (7 to 9:50 p.m.) Field study: Sept. 15 to 30, 2017.
Fee: $4,895 (includes air and ground transportation, hotel lodging in double rooms, camping
gear while hiking the Inca trail, guides, entry fees, Inca Trail permit, transfers and tips). Tuition
is extra. Information: Rodney Buck, (630) 942-2800, ext. 52301, email: buckr@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS006 Hiking
Buck
LEARNING COMMUNITIES
American Addict: The Complex World of Drugs and Drug Policy
This learning community is an in-depth examination of the political, legal, psychological
and behavioral effects of drugs, drug use and drug policy on American society as well as
the current legalization debate. Co-enrollment in POLS-1101-LC005, HUMAN-1125-LC005,
PSYCH-1100-LC005, CRIMJ-1100-LC005 and EDUCA-1115-LC005 is required. Information:
Andrea Polites, (630) 942-2103, email: politesa@cod.edu
CRIMJ-1100-LC005 Intro Criminal Justice MWF 10:00-10:50A HEC-1022 3 Thompson
EDUCA-1115-LC005 Success Skills
MW 11:00-11:50A BIC-2502 2 McGrath
HUMAN-1125-LC005 Intro to Addictions
TR 11:00A-12:15P BIC-2502 4 Polites
POLS-1101-LC005 American Politics
TR 9:30-10:45A BIC-2502 3 Mouritsen
PSYCH-1100-LC005 Gen Psychology
MWF 9:00-9:50A
HEC-1020 3 Thill
Anthropology for ESL Students
A new opportunity for eligible ESL students. Anthropology 1100 will provide an authentic
academic environment and will count towards the General Education requirements. Receive
full college-level credit for the Anthropology while co-enrolling in ESL 0443 where you’ll
strengthen your reading skills through learning the vocabulary and concepts taught in
Anthropology. The two professors will work very closely to help students improve both
academic and language skills. Only one textbook will be used for both classes. Co-enrollment
in ANTHR-1100-LC025 and ESL-0443-LC025 is required. Additional hours TBA. Information:
Alex Bolyanatz, (630) 942-2433, email: bolyanat@cod.edu, or John Stasinopoulos,
(630) 942-2013, email: stasinop@cod.edu
ANTHR-1100-LC025 Cult Anthropology
TR 2:00-3:30P
BIC-2622 3 Bolyanatz
ESL-0443-LC025
ESL Reading III
TR 12:00-1:50P BIC-2622 4
Body Language
Part of becoming a health care professional involves learning a dizzying array of terms
and phrases unique to this field. Intended for health care majors, this learning community
focuses on mastering the language of medicine while exploring the mechanics of the human
body. Through a variety of integrated assignments, students will learn and apply medical
terminology through the context of studying the most fundamental subject of health care: the
human anatomy. Co-enrollment in ANAT-1500-LC012 and HLTHS-1110-LC012 is required.
Hybrid format: a blend of traditional classroom and alternative instruction. Information: Nancy
Feulner, (630) 942-2124, email: feulner@cod.edu or John Myers, email: myersj146@cod.edu
ANAT-1500-LC012 Survey of Human
MF 9:00-10:15A BIC-2502 4 Feulner
W
12:00-2:00P HSC-2305 4
HLTHS-1110-LC012 Biomedical Term
W
10:00-11:50A MAC-260 4
Cruise the Caribbean
Make connections between fundamental concepts in world politics, oceanography, and
mathematics while exploring contemporary challenges facing the developing nations of the
Caribbean in the face of depleted or limited natural resources (i.e. energy and water) and
natural disasters (i.e. rising sea levels, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic
eruptions). This learning community includes an opportunity to hone college success skills.
The virtual cruise will be experienced on the COD campus within the college’s state-ofthe-art classrooms and beach wave-tank lab. Satisfy general education requirements in
mathematics, physical science, social and behavioral sciences, and contemporary life skills.
Co-enrollment in EARTH-1130-FS010, EDUCA-1115-LC010, MATH-1218-LC010 and POLS-
FIELD AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING/STUDY ABROAD
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2220-LC010 is required. Information: Diana Strode, (630) 942-2547, email: strodedi@cod.edu
EARTH-1130-LC010 Intro to Oceanography MW 9:00-10:15A BIC-3640 4 Strode
F
9:00-10:50A BIC-3640 4
EDUCA-1115-LC010 Success Skills
MW 11:00-11:50A BIC-3532 2 Muir
MATH-1218-LC010 Gen Ed Math
TR 8:00-9:15A
BIC-3811 3
POLS-2220-LC010 World Politics
TR 9:30-10:45A BIC-3409 3
Decision 2016
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in understanding the most fundamental of human activities: feeding ourselves. Learning
methods include film viewing, class discussion, independent labs, field trips, reflective writing,
and service learning. Must co-enroll in BIOLO-1110-HON04 and ENGLI-1154-HON04. Fee:
$30 (includes transportation). Tuition is extra. Information: Deborah Adelman, (630) 942-3406,
email adelman@cod.edu, or Shamili Ajgaonkar, (630) 942-2123, email sandifor@cod.edu
BIOLO-1110-HONO4 Env Biology
TR 11:00A-12:20P BIC-3532 4 Ajgaonkar
ENGLI-1154-HON04 Film as Literature
TR 12:30-1:50P BIC-3532 3 Adelman
This learning community combines English Composition 1101, Political Science 1101, and
Speech 1100 to explore the processes of American government and the role of rhetoric by
focusing on the issues of the 2016 presidential, congressional, and local campaigns and
elections. Get the unique opportunity to study, analyze, and evaluate the strategies and
practices of the candidates as they relate to the principles of American politics and both
written and oral communication. A service learning project and other out-of-class activities
will also be required. Co-enrollment in ENGLI-1101-LC004, POLS-1101-LC004 and
SPEEC-1100-LC004 is required. Information: James Allen, (630) 942-3421, email:
allenj@cod.edu; Lauren Morgan, (630) 942-2007, email: morgan@cod.edu; or Chris Goergen,
(630) 942-2012, email: goergen@cod.edu
ENGLI-1101-LC004 English Comp I
W
12:00-12:50P BIC-1529 3 Allen
POLS-1101-LC004 American Politics
MW 1:00-1:50P
BIC-1529 3 Goergen
SPEEC-1100-LC004 Fund Speech Comm MW 2:00-2:50P
BIC-1529 3 Morgan
Video Games and the Stories that Make Them
Exploring Culture
Ditch the cruise ship and get your boots dirty as we get out and experience some of the very
best that the great state of Alaska has to offer. Hike among the continents highest peaks in
wildlife-rich Denali National Park. Explore the historic Kennecott mines in America’s largest
national park, Wrangell-St. Elias. Take to the water and marvel at calving tidewater glaciers,
puffins and whales in Kenai Fjords National Park. Expect to hike between five and 10 miles
a day. Class: June 7, 2017 (6 to 8:50 p.m.). Field study: June 22 to July 2, 2017. Fee: $3,875
(includes airfare, land and water transportation, hotel lodging, park admissions, tours, and
some meals). Tuition is extra. Information: Gib Egge, (630) 942-2787, email: eggegi@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS062 Hiking
Egge
Explore the concept of “culture” from different perspectives and learn to synthesize multiple
perspectives while interacting with each other in a mutually supportive community of
learners. Co-enrollment in ANTHR-1100-LC015, EDUCA-1115-LC015, ENGLI-1101-LC015,
PSYCH-1100-LC015 and SOCIO-1100-LC015 is required. Information: Tia Greenfield,
(630) 942-2006, email: greenfie@cod.edu
ANTHR-1100-LC015 Cult Anthropology
MWF 8:00-8:50A
BIC-3703 3 Bolyanatz
EDUCA-1115-LC015 Success Skills
MW 10:00-10:50A BIC-3703 2 Pate
ENGLI-1101-LC015 English Comp I
TR 8:00-9:15A
MAC-260 3 Greenfield
PSYCH-1100-LC015 Gen Psychology
MWF 9:00-9:50A
BIC-3703 3 Hasan
SOCIO-1100-LC015 Intro to Sociology
TR 9:30-10:45A BIC-3703 3 Chowdhury
Immigration in a Post-9/11 World
Examine the topic of immigration from the perspective of both migrant populations as well as
the nations who receive them. Explore the experience of adapting and contributing to life in a
new society, while addressing the security challenges that immigration poses in a post-9/11
world. Co-enrollment in SOCIO-1100-LC020, ANTHR-1130-LC020, CRIMJ-1145-LC020,
GEOGR-1100-LC020 and EDUCA-1115-LC020 is required. Information: Deanna Davisson,
(630) 942-2995, email davissond@cod.edu
ANTHR-1130-LC020 People & Cultures
MWF 11:00-11:50A BIC-2720 3 Willis
CRIMJ-1145-LC020 Homeland Security
MW 12:30-1:45P HTC-1001a 3 Davisson
EDUCA-1115-LC020 Success Skills
TR 11:00-11:50A BIC-2411 2 HaenDarden
GEOGR-1100-LC020 West Wrld Geography TR 9:30-10:45A BIC-2624 3 Quam
SOCIO-1100-LC020 Intro to Sociology
MWF 10:00-10:50A BIC-2411 3 Moorehead
Introduction to the Arts and Information Literacy: Understanding the Human
Experience through the Critical Evaluation of Information
Learn how the arts have shaped the human experience through the study of performing
and visual arts, literature, philosophy, and religion. Learn how to find and critically evaluate
information resources that shed light on your understanding of the arts. This course will
cover a survey of significant events and artistic expressions beginning in the 20th century.
Students will learn information literacy essentials, including how information is organized,
the processes used in conducting research, how to evaluate information and the ethical use
of information. Co-enrollment in EDUCA-1820-LC003 and HUMNT-1101-LC003 is required.
Information: Timothy Clifford, (630) 942-4263, email: clifford@cod.edu or Kenneth Orenic,
(630) 942-2338, email: orenick@cod.edu
EDUCA-1820-LC003 Research Relax Age TR 12:25-12:50P BIC-1529 1 Clifford
HUMNT-1101-LC003 Humanities: The Arts TR 11:00A-12:15P BIC-1529 3 Clifford
Nourish the Soul: Connecting through Words and Music
Music is often said to be a “universal language,” but why are many musicologists and
linguists critical of this popular idea? Explore this and other questions in this learning
community that challenges your understanding of music while it fulfills both your English
1101 and Fine Arts Gen Ed requirements for both degree and transfer credit. Develop your
knowledge of music at the same time you’re learning to become better college writers.
Co-enrollment in ENGLI-1101-LC007 and MUSIC-1100-LC007 is required. Information:
Larry Ward, (630) 942-4174, email: wardla@cod.edu or Kristopher Kowal, (630) 942-4208,
email kowalk@cod.edu
ENGLI-1101-LC007 English Comp I
TR 11:00A-12:15P MAC-260 3 Kowal
MUSIC-1100-LC007 Music Appreciation TR 9:30-10:45A MAC-138 3 Ward
Seed, Soil and the Soul: A Critical Analysis of World Food Practices
This honors seminar combines biology and film to explore food as a key to understanding
human cultures and human relationships with the environment. The study of food offers a
rich and unique focal point from which to engage in an interdisciplinary inquiry because food
encompasses a wide variety of human activities. Through topics relating to the production
and consumption of food, we will focus on the interface of scientific thought and film to
explore the ways in which the disciplines of biology and film studies complement each other
This learning community will examine the narrative elements of video games, including but
not limited to plot structure, character development, genre, style, narrative point-of-view,
folklore, and symbolism. If you’re interested in video games, particularly those kinds of
games that depend upon a narrative base for how they work, these classes are for you.
Co-enrollment in ENGLI-1101-LC011 and ENGLI-1800-LC011 is required. For information
about online courses, visit www.cod.edu/online. Information: Jason Snart, (630) 942-2033,
email: snartj@cod.edu or Tim Henningson, (630) 942-2276, email: henningsent@cod.edu
ENGLI-1102-LC011 English Comp II
TR 9:30-10:45A SRC-3016 3 Henningsen
ENGLI-1820-LC011 Video Gaming
Online
3 Snart
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Alaska’s National Parks: Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias and Kenai Fjords
Ancestral Cliff Dwellings of the Southwest
Visit some of the best-known archaeological sites of the Ancestral Puebloans who lived more
than 10,000 years ago in the Four Corners region of the United States. Travel to Bandelier
National Monument, Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Canyon De Chelly National
Monument to see and learn why these areas were settled, abandoned and now protected.
The field study will conclude with a visit to Petrified Forest National Park, where we will hike
among 200-million-year-old fossilized trees and expansive badlands. Expect to hike five
to eight miles a day. Class: March 15, 2017 (6 to 7:50 p.m.). Field study: April 2 to 8, 2017.
Fee: $1,410 (includes airport shuttles, air and ground transportation, hotel lodging, park
admissions and some meals). Tuition is extra. Information: Gib Egge, (630) 942-2787, email:
eggegi@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS038 Hiking
Egge
Appalachian Autumn: National Parks of the Carolinas
Travel along the renowned Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and venture deep into Great
Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest to explore waterfalls, colorful fall
colors, mountain vistas, and remnants of early American life. Then we will cross the border
into South Carolina to Congaree National Park. Here we will hike among some of the tallest
trees in the Eastern United States. Participants should be comfortable hiking five to eight
miles per day. Class: Oct. 5 (6 to 7:50 p.m.). Field study: Oct. 22 to 27. Fee: $1,160 (includes
airport shuttle, air and ground transportation, hotel lodging, park admissions and some
meals). Information: Gib Egge, (630) 942-2787, email: eggegi@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS005 Hiking
W
6:00-7:50P
MAC-187 1 Egge
Aurora to Iditarod: Alaska’s Winter Wonders
Situated under the auroral oval, Alaska’s geographical location is perfect for viewing one of
our planet’s most mysterious natural phenomenons—the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights.
Head north and visit Anchorage, Denali National Park and Fairbanks to experience these
solar storms and other unique Alaskan events unattainable during the busy summer months.
Partake in the festivities of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, snowshoe among towering alpine
peaks, try cross-country skiing, soak in natural hot springs, and much more. Class: Feb. 8 (6
to 7:50 p.m.). Field study: March 2 to 10. Fee: $2,275 (includes air/ground transportation, all
entry fees, lodging, cross country skiing and snowshoeing fees, and some meals). Tuition is
extra. Information: Gib Egge, (630) 942-2787, email: eggegi@cod.edu
PHYS-1800- FS036 Snowshoeing
Egge
Autumn in the Colorado Rockies
Autumn in the Colorado Rockies means fewer crowds, blue skies, crisp, clean air, snowdusted peaks, and mountainsides blanketed in aspen yellow. Hike under these golden
canopies to spectacular vistas in Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, Black Canyon
of the Gunnison National Park and much more. Explore abandoned ghost towns, soak in hot
springs, learn how to safely and comfortably hike at higher altitudes, and discover the plants
and animals that call this wild, rugged country home. Participants must be comfortable hiking
up to six miles a day at altitudes up to 10,000 feet. Class: Sept. 7 (6 to 7:50 p.m.). Field study:
Sept. 17 to 24. Fee: $1,480 (includes airfare, airport shuttles, ground transportation, hotel
lodging and some meals). Tuition is extra. Information: Gib Egge, (630) 942-2787,
email: eggegi@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS029 Hiking
W
6:00-7:50P
MAC-187 1 Egge
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Backpacking: Fall Color on the Ice Age Trail
$25 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE b
Backpack and explore the glacially carved landscapes of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in
Wisconsin! Hike around eskers, moraines, drumlins, erratics, and kettles that complement
the scenic terrain (once covered by mammoths and mile-thick sheets of ice!) during fall color
season. Learn basic wilderness navigation, cooking, camping and backpacking skills during
this weekend adventure. This course is perfect for the beginning backpacker. Those with
experience are also welcome. Participants must be comfortable backpacking up to 7 miles
a day with a 30-pound backpack. Class: Sept. 28 (6 to 8 p.m.). Field study: Oct. 7 to 9.
Fee: $25 *was $130* (includes ground transportation, group camping and backpacking
equipment, camp/backpack fees and most meals). Tuition is extra. Information: Bill Norris,
(630) 942-2800, ext. 51323, email: norrisw@cod.edu
PHYS-1811-FS005 Backpacking
W
7:00-8:50P
MAC-187 1 Norris
Backpacking: Fall Color in the Sylvania Wilderness
$25 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE b
Learn introductory backpacking skills as we travel through old-growth forests and along the
pristine lakes of the Sylvania Wilderness in Michigan during peak fall color season. During
this weekend adventure, learn backcountry cooking, map and compass navigation, Leave
No Trace outdoor ethics and much more. This course is great for the first-time or more
experienced backpacker. Participants must be comfortable backpacking up to 7 miles a day
with a 30-pound backpack. Class: Sept. 14 (6 to 7:50 p.m.). Field study: Sept. 30 (depart 8
a.m.) to Oct. 2 (return 9 p.m.). Fee: $25 *was $155* (includes ground transportation, group
camping/backpacking equipment, camp fees and most meals). Tuition is extra. Information:
Gib Egge, (630) 942-2787, email: eggegi@cod.edu
PHYS-1811-FS001 Backpacking
W
6:00-7:50P
MAC-187 1 Egge
Backpacking the Superstition Wilderness – Arizona
The Superstition Mountains have been a place of history and mystery. Backpack past ancient
dwellings, historic ruins, and follow the paths of those who have searched for the Lost
Dutchman gold mine. Plan to hike five to eight miles a day over uneven terrain carrying a
40-pound pack. Class: Oct. 6 (7 to 8:50 p.m.). Field study: Nov. 7 to 13. Fee: $1,250
(includes air/ground transportation, meals while in the backcountry, permits, guide and
group camping gear). Tuition is extra. Information: Rodney Buck, (630) 942-4445, ext. 52301,
email: buckr@cod.edu
PHYS-1811-FS002 Backpacking
R
7:00-8:50P
BIC-1403 1 Buck
Biking: Linking Local Forest Preserves
$25 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE b
Discover the hidden bike trails that link our local forest preserves. With this new knowledge
students will be able to extend their bike rides beyond the boundaries of one forest preserve.
Each bike ride will be done at a recreational pace that will allow the rider to focus on building
stamina, developing skills and learning the new bike route. Class: Oct. 18 (7 to 8:50 p.m.).
Field study: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5 and 12 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Fee: $25. Each student should have
a bike in good working condition. Information: Bill Norris, (630) 942-2800, ext. 51323, email:
norrisw@cod.edu
PHYS-1804-FS001 Bicycle Touring
S
8:00A-2:00P BIC-2622 1 Norris
Biking Upper Michigan
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Travel to northeast Iowa to learn stream strategies, fly tying, stream biology, casting
techniques, reading water and predicting the location of fish. Whether a beginner or an
advanced fly fisher, experience the excitement of matching wits with the abundant trout.
Classes: Sept. 14 (7 to 8:50 p.m.) and 17 (9 a.m. to noon). Field study: Sept. 23 to 25. Fee:
$256 (includes transportation, lodging, some equipment and some meals). Tuition is extra.
Information: Mauro Crestani, email: crestani@cod.edu
PHYS-1805-FS001 Angling
W
7:00-8:50P
BIC-3818 1 Crestani
Hiking: The Waterfalls of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
View the magnificent fall colors as we spend the weekend hiking and exploring several of the
spectacular waterfalls of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The waterfalls are near Lake Superior
and only accessible by hiking on the North Country Trail. Class: Oct. 5 (7 to 8:50 p.m.). Field
study: Oct. 14 to 16. Fee: $246 (includes transportation, lodging and some meals). Tuition is
extra. Information: Bill Norris, (630) 942-2800, ext. 51323, email: norrisw@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS028 Hiking
W
7:00-9:00P
BIC-3818 1 Norris
Hiking: Sunshine in the Southwest
Soak up the sun in southern Arizona as we explore this beautiful and diverse landscape.
See the nation’s largest cacti at Saguaro National Park, hike among a wonderland of rocks
in Chiricahua National Monument and visit a desert oasis at Sabino and Madera canyons.
See stunning underground formations at Kartchner Caverns, catch a gunfight in the town of
Tombstone and dine in the historic mining town of Bisbee. Enjoying blazing desert sunsets
and a blanket of stars at night. Expect to hike five to eight miles a day. Class: Feb. 2 (7 to 8:50
p.m.). Field study: Feb. 19 to 25. Fee: $1,968 (includes airfare, lodging, airport shuttles, land
transportation, park admission, tours and some meals). Tuition is extra. Information: Jeanette
Joy, (630) 942-2800, ext. 52849, email: joyj@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS045 Hiking
Joy
The John Muir Trail: Yosemite and Ansel Adams Wilderness
Following the Sierras and immersed in arguably the finest mountain scenery in the United
States, the 210-mile John Muir Trail is the ultimate legacy to the renowned naturalist who
spent years roaming this wilderness. Climb out of Yosemite Valley, among massive waterfalls
and the iconic Half Dome, past Cathedral Peak where Muir made a first ascent in 1869 to
the high country of Tuolumne Meadows. From here, cross 11,000-foot Donahue Pass into
the Ansel Adams Wilderness, where we will travel among photogenic alpine lakes through
Muir’s “Range of Light.” Finish the trek at the geologically significant Devils Postpile National
Monument. Prior backpacking experience and consent of instructor are mandatory. Students
must be comfortable backpacking up to 12 miles a day at altitudes up to 11,000 feet while
carrying a 40-pound backpack. Those wanting to continue the trek can join us for Part 2
(John Muir Wilderness/Kings Canyon National Park) in fall 2017. Class: Aug. 3 (6 to 7:50 p.m.).
Field study: Aug. 20 to 29. Fee: $1,440 (includes air/ground transportation, airport shuttles,
lodging, camp fees, backcountry permits, most meals, group backpacking and camping
equipment). Tuition is extra. Information: Gib Egge, (630) 942-2787, email: eggegi@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS010 Hiking
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6:00-7:50P
MAC-187 2 Egge
Rock Climbing: Devil’s Lake
$25 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE b
Bryce and Zion: Hiking Utah’s Canyon Country
Rock Climbing: Indoors
Camping: Learning the Basics
$25 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE b
Get ready for the camping season. Learn the pros and cons of different types of tents, sleeping
bags, camp stoves and general camping equipment. Then, travel to New Glarus Woods State
Park in Wisconsin for a two-night camping adventure. Class: Aug. 26 (7 to 9:50 p.m.). Field
study: Aug. 28 to 30. Fee: $25 *was $75* (includes transportation, meals and fees). Tuition is
extra. Information: Bill Norris, (630) 942-2800, ext. 51323, email: norrisw@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS004 Camping
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7:00-9:50P
BIC-3818 1 Norris
Environmental Stewardship: Every Day is Earth Day
Make a positive impact on the natural environment while learning the basics of canoeing and
outdoor living. This unique class will visit local open spaces to partake in a river clean up and
assist with invasive plant control. Class: Sept. 6 (7 to 8:50 p.m.). Field study: Sept. 10 and 24
Register Online | myaccess.cod.edu
Location Cr. Instructor
Fly Fishing Adventure: Iowa
Road bike through beautiful Upper Peninsula Michigan. Ride though beautiful forests, along the
shore of Lake Superior, and end in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Catch a glimpse of a
historic lighthouse, enjoy some maritime history, and see some fall colors starting to emerge.
Bike 40 to 60 miles each day with a support vehicle for those needing a break, a quick snack,
to refill water bottles, mechanical help, or just looking for a shorter ride. Class: Aug. 25
(7 to 9:50 p.m.). Field study: Sept. 22 to 25. Fee: $560 (includes transportation, hotel lodging,
snacks/water when biking). Tuition is extra. Each student should have a bike in good working
condition. Information: Rodney Buck, (630) 942-2800, ext. 52301, email: buckr@cod.edu
PHYS-1804-FS003 Bicycle Touring
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7:00 PM-9:50P BIC-1403 1 Buck
Witness the rim and hike into the heart of these two majestic canyons to discover their
secrets. The pink cliffs and “hoodoos” of Bryce Canyon National Park are considered one of
Utah’s finest landscapes. Zion National Park is a colorful canyon cut by the Virgin River that
hides a mysterious place known as The Narrows. Come see the countless columns, spires
and walled windows that create these great natural amphitheaters. Class: Sept. 21 (7 to
8:50 p.m.). Field study: Oct. 8 to 14. Fee: $1,740 (includes airfare, lodging, airport shuttles,
land transportation, park admission and some meals). Tuition is extra. Information: Jeanette
Joy, (630) 942-2800, ext. 52849, email: joyj@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS003 Hiking
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7:00-8:50P
MAC-187 1 Joy
Days Time
(8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Information: Bill Norris, (630) 942-2800, ext. 51323, email: norrisw@cod.
edu or Steve Capps, email: cappss118@cod.edu
PHYS-1813-FS016 Outdoor Env Skills
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7:00-8:50P
MAC-187 1 Norris
Enjoy a weekend rock climbing adventure in the Midwest’s premier climbing location, the
glaciated quartzite cliffs of Devil’s Lake State Park in central Wisconsin. On climbs ranging
from 30 to 80 feet, learn basic climbing skills, belay techniques and commands, and how to
safely use equipment from experienced lead instructors. Class: Sept. 7 (7 to 8:50 p.m.). Field
study: Sept. 9 to 11. Fee: $25 *was $155* (includes transportation, entrance fees and group
camping equipment). Tuition is extra. Information: Mauro Crestani, email: crestani@cod.edu
PHYS-1841-FS001 Rock Climbing
W
7:00-8:50P
DYMC1 Crestani
$25 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
b
Indoor rock climbing is a great way to perfect your rock climbing skills and offers a great
workout. Learn the techniques to become a competent climber. This class meets weekly at
the Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove. Fee: $25 *was $70* (includes all equipment).
Tuition is extra. Information: Bill Norris, (630) 942-2800, ext. 51323, email: norrisw@cod.edu
PHYS-1841-FS003 Rock Climbing
R
8:00-9:50P
DYMC1 Norris
Running in Nature
$25 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
b
Learn how to train and run a 5K while exploring our forest preserves. This class is designed
for the first-time runner. Start off walking and progress to running. Students should have the
ability to walk two miles before signing up for this class. Expect to work outside of class time.
Class: Oct. 13 (7 to 8:50 p.m.). Field study: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 3
(8 to 9 a.m.). Fee: $25 *was $45* (includes race fee). Tuition is extra. Information: Bill Norris,
(630) 942-2800, ext. 51323, email: norrisw@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS002 5K Training
R
7:00-8:50P
BIC-1810 1 Norris
Sea Kayaking: The Upper Dells Canyons
$25 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE b
Explore the canyons of the Upper Dells on the Wisconsin River by sea kayak. A trip down
the Dells is magical. See the sandstone walls sculpted by the water as you paddle past
Witches Gulch, Cold Water Canyon, Chapel Gorge, Stand Rock and the narrows. Designed for
FIELD AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING/STUDY ABROAD
Course Code
Course Title
Days Time
Location Cr. Instructor
beginners and experienced paddlers, learn basic and intermediate kayaking skills (wet exits,
strokes, rescues, navigation, boat control and boating safety). Practice paddling techniques,
explore the canyons of the Upper Dells and learn camping skills while staying at a local state
park. Expect to kayak five to seven hours covering six to 12 miles a day. Class: Aug. 30
(6:30 to 9 p.m.). Field study: Sept. 9 (depart at 4 p.m.) to 11 (return at 7 p.m.). Fee: $25 *was
$154* (includes transportation, camping fees, all group kayaking and camping equipment, all
fees/permits and some meals). Tuition is extra. Information: Terri Swanson, (630) 942-2800,
ext. 51099, email: swansont@cod.edu
PHYS-1800-FS024 Sea Kayaking
T
6:30-9:00P
BIC-1403 1 Swanson
Vertical Challenge: Zip Lines to Rock Walls
$25 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE b
Spend two days challenging yourself both physically and mentally. On Saturday, Aug. 27,
travel to southern Wisconsin and climb in trees, walk on wires and zip down a zip line. Return
home Saturday night and on Sunday, Aug. 28, travel to Devil’s Lake State Park to rock climb
on some of the Midwest’s best climbing formations. Class: Aug. 24 (7 to 8:50 p.m.). Field
Study: Aug. 27 and 28. Fee: $25 *was $122* (includes transportation and entrance fees).
Information: Bill Norris, 630-942-2800, ext. 51323, email: norrisw@cod.edu
PHYS-1813-FS025 Outdoor Env Skills
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7:00-8:50P
MAC-187 1 Norris
Walking in Your Own Backyard
Explore several of DuPage County’s forest preserves. Work on improving cardiovascular
fitness and strive to reach personal fitness goals as you take in the beautiful scenery. Classes:
Oct. 19 and 26 (7 to 8:50 p.m.). Field study: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 (9 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.).
Fee: $45 (Fitness Walking I includes a pedometer) and $16 (Fitness Walking II). Tuition is extra.
Information: Bill Norris, (630) 942-2800, ext. 51323, email: norrisw@cod.edu
PHYS-1151-FS005 Fitness Walking I
W
7:00-8:50P
BIC-3818 1 Norris
PHYS-1152-FS005 Fitness Walking II
W
7:00-8:50P
BIC-3818 1 Norris
Wilderness First Aid and CPR: Solo Certification
Accidents can and do happen on ropes courses, along country roads or in the backcountry,
and all too often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency.
Designed specifically for groups and their leaders, this 16-hour program covers the following
topics: patient assessment system, shock, long-term patient care, soft tissue injuries,
environmental emergencies, fractures/dislocations, splint improvisation, preparedness
and CPR. Classroom lectures and discussions are supplemented by practical work and
problem-solving exercises. The emphasis is always on hands-on experience. Scenarios are
an important part of this training. Class: Feb. 11 and 12 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Fee: $227 (includes
instruction, certification and all course materials). Information: Gib Egge, (630) 942-2787,
email: eggegi@cod.edu
PHYS-0800-FS040 Wilderness First Aid
Egge
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Course Title
Days Time
Location Cr. Instructor
SCIENCE AND NATURE
Environmental Alternatives
This “green” awareness course takes a comprehensive look at the impacts of various human
activities on the natural environment. A variety of ecological and environmental topics are
examined, including the concepts and implications of biodiversity, sustainability, chemical and
biological pollution, exploitation of natural resources, food production and ecopolitics. This
class includes lectures, videos and independent research projects, fulfilling the lab science
requirement. Classes: Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1, 15, 29, Nov. 12, 19, and Dec. 3. Information: Jane
DiGiovanni, email: digiovan@cod.edu
BIOLO-1110-FS002 Env Biology
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9:30A-3:30P HSC-1303 4 DiGiovanni
Environmental Predicament
Explore contemporary environmental issues from perspectives that include ecological,
economic, social and ethical viewpoints. Study the structure of ecosystems, examine lifestyle
issues, explore ethical frameworks and analyze the relationships between population,
agriculture, pollution, biodiversity and land use. Class combines independent and classroom
work through discussions, labs, film viewing, group projects and field studies, fulfilling the lab
science requirement. Fee: $25 (includes transportation). Tuition is extra. Information: Shamili
Ajgaonkar, (630) 942-2123, email: sandifor@cod.edu
BIOLO-1110-FS001 Env Biology
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10:00A-1:50P HSC-1309 4 Ajgaonkar
Wildlife Care in Captivity
Learn the basics of caring for wildlife (birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians) in captivity,
including diet, housing, animal capture, containment, animal behavior and disease. Topics
include diet, nutrition, behavioral enrichment, animal training, wildlife rehabilitation, animal
behavior, conservation, veterinary care and employment opportunities. Classes: Aug. 24
to Nov. 16. Field study: Oct. 29 (9 a.m. to noon) and Nov. 5 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Fee: $30
(includes transportation and admissions). Tuition is extra. Information: Sandy Woltman,
(630) 336-9101, email: woltman@cod.edu
ZOOLO-1800-FS005 Intro Animal Care
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7:00-9:50P
BIC-2637 3 Woltman
Wildlife Studies: Lake Superior
Travel to Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula along the coast of Lake Superior to gain first-hand
experience in wildlife sampling techniques, with an emphasis on mammals. Participate in
a mark-recapture population study of small mammals and engage in survey methods for
animals such as deer, bears, and wolves. The outdoor experience will be complemented
through hiking excursions and camping along the beautiful shore of Lake Superior.
Classroom/lecture activities will be used to enhance identification of vertebrate animals and
their signs, explore issues related to wildlife conservation and management, and further
students’ understanding of unique features of the area that contribute to its diverse wildlife.
Classes: Sept. 17 and 24 (3 to 5:50 p.m.). Field study: Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. Fee: $90 (includes
camp fees and group camping/field equipment). Tuition is extra. Students are responsible for
their own transportation. Information: Lynda Randa, (630) 942-2706, email: randal@cod.edu
BIOLO-1800-FS005 Animal Research
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3:00-5:50P
HSC-1324 2 Randa
www.cod.edu | College of DuPage
FALL 2016
CLASS LOCATIONS
This page presents a master list of College of DuPage on- and off-campus locations for this term.
Courses are not necessarily offered each term at every site.
ON CAMPUS
COD Glen Ellyn Campus: 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
BIC
Berg Instructional Center
HEC
Homeland Security EducationCenter
CCGE
College of DuPage Campus
HOSP
Hospital Clinicals
CHC
Culinary & Hospitality Center
HSC
Health and Science Center
ECC
Early Childhood Center
HTC
Homeland Security Training Center
FSC
Field Studies Center
MAC
McAninch Arts Center
NET
POOL – Natatorium
College of DuPage Internet-Based Courses PRCES – Multi-Sport Practice Field–
Call (630) 942-2490 for information.
East Campus
SBFLD – Softball Field
PEC
TRACK – Outdoor Track
Physical Education Center
The following are located in or around
SCC
the PE Building unless otherwise noted:
Seaton Computing Center
ARNN – PE Arena North
SRC
ARNNC – PE Arena North Central
Student Resource Center
ARNS – PE Arena South
ARNSC – PE Arena South Central
SSC
BBFLD – Baseball Field
Student Services Center
COURT – Tennis Courts
FBPRC – Football Practice Field
TEC
FBSTDM – Football Stadium w/Track
Technical Education Center
OFF CAMPUS
ADC
Addison Center
301 S. Swift Road, Addison
GE
Glenbard East High School
1014 S. Main St., Lombard
MMRI
Midwest Open MRI
321 N. York Road, Elmhurst
STMA
St. Matthew’s Church
1555 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights
APL
Addison Public Library
4 Friendship Plaza, Addison
GMS
Glenside Middle School
1560 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale
Heights
MMS
Marquardt Middle School
1912 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights
STMK
St. Mark’s Church
393 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn
NC
Naperville Center
1223 Rickert Dr., Naperville
TCD
Technical Center of DuPage
301 S. Swift Road, Addison
NES
North Elementary School
150 W. Sunset Dr., Villa Park
WAU
Waubonsie Valley High School
2590 Route 34, Aurora
ATH
Addison Trail High School
231 N. Lombard Road, Addison
CDPH
Central DuPage Hospital
25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield
CFS
Conrad Fischer School
888 N. Wilson St., Elmhurst
GN
Glenbard North High School
990 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream
GSH
Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 S. Highland Ave., Downers Grove
HC
Hinsdale Central High School
55th and Grant St., Hinsdale
WC
NET
College of DuPage Internet-Based Courses Westmont Center
650 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont
Call (630) 942-2084 for information.
NMPC
NMPC
4455 Weaver Parkway, Warrenville
WCH
West Chicago High School
326 Joliet Ave., West Chicago
HOSP
Generic for hospital; TBD
NNH
Naperville North High School
899 N. Mill St., Naperville
DYMC
Downers Grove YMCA
711 59th St., Downers Grove
IT
Indian Trail Junior High School
222 N. Kennedy, Addison
PRC
People’s Resource Center
201 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton
WJRC
Woodridge Neighborhood
Resource Center
8274 Janes Ave., Woodridge
EDWH
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St., Naperville
LAF
Loaves and Fishes
1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville
SALA
Salvation Army
1S415 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace
FEN
Fenton High School
1000 W. Green St., Bensenville
MKMS
Maerker Middle School
5827 S. Cass Ave., Westmont
STES
Stevenson Elementary School
18W331 15th St., Lombard
CSC
Carol Stream Center
500 N. Kuhn Road, Carol Stream
DCC
DuPage County Convalescent Center
400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton
HHRC
Henry Hyde Resource Center
199 Michael Lane, Addison
Register Online | myaccess.cod.edu
WPD
Woodridge Park District
2600 Center Dr., Woodridge
WPRC
Westmont People’s Resource Center
649 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont