GEOL-4700 Professional Geologist Exam Prep–Sp 1 hour A course for reviewing geologic topics in preparation for taking the ASBOG geology-proficiency assessment examination. The review and assessment exam also serves preparation for taking many states’ Professional Geologist registration exam. Prerequisite: Senior status in geology/geoscience. GEOL-4800 Senior Project–Fa, Sp 1 hour A capstone project including geological research, writing, and presentation of results. To be completed during one of the student’s last two semesters of coursework. Course may be taken up to 2 times. Prerequisites: Senior status; GEOL-3800 Philosophy of Science and Research Methods in Geology. (Fee: $250) GEOL-4830 Research in Geology–Fa, Sp 2–3 hours Investigation of a geologic research project and its culmination in a scholarly research report (oral and/or written). Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Completion of 16 hours in geology; junior status; permission of instructor. (Fee: $200) GEOL-4880 Topics in Geology–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Topics of special geological interest that are not in the existing curriculum are selected by the faculty. The topic should provide a logical extension of the student’s academic plan and enhance the student’s educational experience. Prerequisites: Completion of 16 hours in geology; junior status; permission of instructor. GEOL-4900 Independent Study in Geology–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Supervised independent study of a particular geologic phenomenon. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisites: Major in geology; approval of research proposal. General Mathematics (GMTH) Except where noted, general education courses are designed to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors found in the School of Science and Mathematics unless they are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major. A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling general education requirements. GMTH-0900 Intermediate Algebra–Fa, Sp 2 hours Review of algebraic principles, which are then extended to the solution of polynomial equations, systems of linear equations, rational and radical equations, functional notation, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions with emphasis on computational proficiency. This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to satisfy the mathematics proficiency requirement. May not be applied toward the 128 semester hours needed for graduation nor toward the science and mathematics quantitative course General Education requirement. GMTH-1010 Introduction to Mathematics–Fa, Sp 3 hours Introduction to mathematical concepts including voting theory, apportionment and fair division, models of population growth, and graph theory. Prerequisite: Proficiency in mathematics. GMTH-1020 College Algebra–Fa, Sp, Su 3 hours Introduction to methods of algebraic analysis. Includes (but may not be limited to) many topics of intermediate algebra: the field axioms, linear functions, inequalities, systems of equations, determinants, and quadratic functions. This course, in conjunction with GMTH-1030 Precalculus, is designed to prepare the student for calculus. Prerequisite: Proficiency in mathematics, two years of high school mathematics, or permission of instructor. GMTH-1030 Precalculus–Fa, Sp 4 hours Introduction to the principles of trigonometry and some advanced topics in algebra. Coverage includes, but may not be limited to, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and circular functions, triangle problems, and vectors. This course, in conjunction with GMTH-1020 College Algebra, is designed to help prepare the student for calculus. Prerequisites: Proficiency in mathematics; GMTH-1020 College Algebra or equivalent; or permission of instructor. GMTH-1040 3 hours Calculus for Business/Social Science–Fa, Sp Introduction to the concepts of differential and integral calculus for students of business. Numerous applications from these areas will be considered. Does not apply toward major in mathematics. Prerequisite: Proficiency in mathematics. GMTH-2110 Statistics for the Natural Sciences–Sp 3 hours This course introduces both descriptive and inferential statistics with a focus on scientific applications. Topics include sampling, data visualization, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Students will analyze data from their fields using Excel and R. Prerequisites: GMTH-1030 Precalculus,MATH-1700 Calculus and Dynamical Systems, MATH-1705 Calculus I, or permission of instructor. GMTH-3010 Proof and Mathematical Modeling–Fa 3 hours Proof by contradiction, contrapositive, and induction will be explored along with direct proof in the verification of conjectures and other mathematical propositions. Additionally, the formulation of discrete, statistical, and algebraic mathematical models, along with their use in solving problems, will be studied. Appropriate educational technology, including graphing calculators, spreadsheets, and geometric manipulation software will be used throughout. Does not count toward the BA or BS majors in mathematics or the BA in integrated mathematics education. Prerequisites: EDUC-2800 Principles of Mathematics II; GMTH1020 College Algebra. GMTH-3100 Theory of Interest–Sp 4 hours This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics and how these concepts are applied in calculating present and future values for various streams of cash flows. Applications to annuities, loans, stocks, and bonds are covered. The learning outcomes of this course match those specified by the Society of Actuaries for candidates taking Exam FM. Prerequisites: MATH-1715 Calculus II. Corequisite: FIN-3710 Principles of Finance. (even years) General Music (GMUS) GMUS-1000 Music Philosophy and Aesthetics–Fa 1 hour Philosophical and scriptural foundation for the Christian concepts of musical creativity, musical worship, and stewardship. Understanding the unique teacher-student relationship in music. A first attempt at codifying a coherent, personal, Christian philosophy of music. GMUS-1030 Recital and Program Attendance–Fa, Sp 0 hours Music majors and minors must attend a prescribed number of programs and recitals each semester. Majors must enroll each semester. For a music minor, students must enroll for two consecutive semesters. GMUS-4980 Special Topics: General Music–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Study of selected topics in music. Page 274 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions GEOL-4700 – GMUS-4980
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