PLMU-1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 Organ
1–2 hours
PLMU-1100, 2100, 3100, 4100 Piano
1–2 hours
PLMU-1200, 2200, 3200, 4200 Voice
1–2 hours
PLMU-1300, 2300, 3300, 4300 Trumpet
1–2 hours
PLMU-1310, 2310, 3310, 4310 Trombone/Baritone Horn
1–2 hours
PLMU-1320, 2320, 3320, 4320 French Horn
1–2 hours
PLMU-1330, 2330, 3330, 4330 Tuba
1–2 hours
PLMU-1400, 2400, 3400, 4400 Clarinet
1–2 hours
PLMU-1410, 2410, 3410, 4410 Flute
1–2 hours
PLMU-1420, 2420, 3420, 4420 Saxophone
1–2 hours
PLMU-1430, 2430, 3430, 4430 Oboe
1–2 hours
PLMU-1440, 2440, 3440, 4440 Bassoon
1–2 hours
PLMU-1500, 2500, 3500, 4500 Violin
1–2 hours
PLMU-1510, 2510, 3510, 4510 Viola
1–2 hours
PLMU-1520, 2520, 3520, 4520 Cello
1–2 hours
PLMU-1530, 2530, 3530, 4530 Double Bass
1–2 hours
PLMU-1550, 2550, 3550, 4550 Harp
1–2 hours
PLMU-1600, 2600, 3600, 4600 Guitar
1–2 hours
PLMU-1700, 2700, 3700, 4700 Percussion
1–2 hours
PLMU-1800 Private Lessons in Composition
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
PLMU-1810, 2810, 3810, 4810
1–2 hours
Contemporary Piano
–Fa, Sp
Prerequisites: music or worship student, or instructor approval.
PLMU-1820, 2820, 3820, 4820
1–2 hours
Contemporary Voice
–Fa, Sp
Prerequisites: music or worship student, or instructor approval.
PLMU-1830, 2830, 3830, 4830
1–2 hours
Contemporary Guitar
–Fa, Sp
Prerequisites: music or worship student, or instructor approval.
PLMU-2800, 3800, 4800 Music Composition
1–2 hours
PLMU-3900 Junior Recital
1 hour
Music major performance emphasis students should register
for this course the semester they are ready to present their junior
recital. Program is presented in a half recital format. (Fee: $75)
PLMU-3910 Junior Seminar
–Sp
1 hour
Group preparation for Senior project capstone presentation.
Prerequisite: junior status.
PLMU-3920 Junior Composition Project
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
The culminating project for juniors majoring in musical
compositon. This project is akin to a half-recital and will consist of
a substantial compositon for a large ensemble. Prerequisite: junior
status. Corequisite: PLMU-3800 Private Lessons in Composition.
PLMU-4900 Senior Recital
1 hour
Music majors should register for this course the semester in
which their recitals are to be presented. Capstone course.
(Fee: $75)
PLMU-4910 Senior Seminar
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
One-on-one preparation for the senior project capstone
presentation. Prerequisite: PLMU-3910 Junior Seminar (Fee: $100)
PLMU-4920 Senior Project
–Sp
1 hour
The capstone project for the B.A. in Music degree. Students
may register for this course at the same time as Senior Seminar.
(Fee: $75)
Political Science (POLS)
POLS-2000 Introduction to Political Science
–Fa
3 hours
This course offers students a window into the discipline of
political science. Students will be exposed to basic methods of
the discipline, the fundamental issues of biblical integration and
political science, as well as the dominant sub-fields: American
politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political
philosophy.
POLS-2250 Popular Culture and Politics
–Sp
3 hours
This course will consider the relationship and effects which
various forms of popular culture have had with/upon social
and political movements as well as public policy initiatives both
in America and International politics. The class will listen to,
consider, and analyze a variety of cultural-artistic genres and the
sociopolitical movements these engendered and supported in the
19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Attention will be given to any or all
of the following: music, film, art, and literature as well as to the
historical, political, and social context. Crosslisted as POLS and
SOC. (odd years)
POLS-2620 American State and Local Government
–Sp
3 hours
The organization and function of states and their political
subdivisions form the basis of study in this course.
POLS-3040
3 hours
History and Politics of the British Isles and Canada
–Sp
This course examines three countries: the United Kingdom,
the Republic of Ireland, and Canada. After an extensive topical
history along with a discussion of major prime ministers
who served in the 19th and 20th Centuries, this course also
investigates contemporary issues including foreign policy, recent
political debates, secessionist problems in Scotland and Quebec,
membership in the EU, and the ongoing structural changes to
government. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, and INTL. (even years)
POLS-3080
3 hours
History of Russia and Eastern Europe
–Fa
See course description for GEO-3080 History of Russia and
Eastern Europe.
POLS-3100 Public Budgeting
–Fa
3 hours
See course description for PUAD-3100 Public Budgeting. (odd
years)
POLS-3190 Global Issues
–Sp
3 hours
See course description for INTL-3190 Global Issues.
POLS-3200 History and Politics of Latin America
–Fa
3 hours
See course description for GEO-3200 History and Politics of
Latin America. (even years)
POLS-3210 History and Politics of Asia
–Fa
3 hours
See course description for GEO-3210 History and Politics of
Asia. (odd years)
POLS-3220
3 hours
History and Politics of the Middle East
–Sp
See course description for GEO-3220 History and Politics of the
Middle East.
POLS-3230
3 hours
History and Politics of Western Europe
–Sp
See course description for GEO-3230 History and Politics of
Western Europe. (odd years)
POLS-3360 American Judicial System
–Fa
3 hours
Federal and state court systems, duties and responsibilities of
the prosecutor, defense counsel, jury, and judge including related
topics ranging from plea bargaining to sentencing. Crosslisted as
CRJU or POLS. Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal
Justice.
POLS-3400 History of American Foreign Policy
–Fa
3 hours
American statesmen have defended the principles of their
government and the rights of American citizens in a world of
empires and nation-states. This course provides an overview
of controversies over independence and imperialism, modern
tyranny and regime change, which have marked U.S. foreign
policy from the founding to the present day. Crosslisted as HIST or
INTL. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics in American Culture. (even
years)
POLS-3600 Public Administration
–Fa
3 hours
See course description for PUAD-3600 Public Administration.
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions
PLMU-1000 – POLS-3600
