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2013–14 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
Adult Programs Course Descriptions
XGBI-1000 – XHUM-1400
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General Biology (XGBI)
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 department 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.
XGBI-1000 Principles of Biology
3.5 hours
Emphasizes basic life processes and the principles by
which these processes operate at the ecological, organismic,
and cellular levels of organization with emphasis on human
responsibility toward life at all levels. Three lectures each week
and one two-hour, bi-weekly laboratory. (Fee: $75)
General Mathematics (XGMT)
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 department 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.
XGMT-1010 Introduction to Mathematics
3 hours
Introduction to mathematical concepts including voting theory,
apportionment and fair division, models of population growth, and
graph theory. Prerequisite: proficiency in mathematics.
XGMT-1020 College Algebra
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.
XGMT-1030 Precalculus
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 XGMT-1020 College Algebra, is designed to
help prepare the student for calculus. Prerequisites: proficiency
in mathematics; XGMT-1020 College Algebra or equivalent; or
permission of instructor.
XGMT-1040 Calculus for Business
3 hours
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.
Geography (XGEO)
XGEO-3510
3 hours
World Regional Geography —Western Hemisphere
Spatial survey of various regions in the western hemisphere
with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political
developments in relation to the geographical environment.
XGEO-3520
3 hours
World Regional Geography — Eastern Hemisphere
Survey of various regions in the eastern hemisphere with an
emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in
relation to the geographical environment.
General Science (XGSC)
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 department 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.
XGSC-1010 Principles of Earth Science
3.5 hours
A survey of the sciences of geology, oceanography, and
meteorology. Major lecture topics include discussion of earth’s
geological history, minerals, rocks, dating, plate tectonics, glaciers,
volcanoes, ocean currents, marine life, waves, the atmosphere,
and weather systems. When appropriate, contrasting views of
these subjects will be examined. Laboratory experiences include
field trips to areas of local geological interest. Lecture three times
per week and laboratory on alternate weeks. Satisfies the physical
science requirement of the general education requirements. (Fee:
$75)
General Social Science (XGSS)
XGSS-1100 Politics and American Culture
3 hours
This course serves as an introductory study of America’s
constitution and political institutions, with emphases on political
participation, political culture, and public policy.
H
History (XHST)
XHIS-1110 United States History I
3 hours
XHIS-1120 United States History II
3 hours
Analysis of the development of the United States from the
colonial period to the present. Attention is given to the dominant
Christian influences that have tended to mold the philosophy and
ideology of our cultural, social, and political development.
Music History (XHLM)
XHLM-3400 Global Music
3 hours
A socio-anthropological approach to the study of the world’s
music. Surveying music of cultures of Africa, the Americas, and
Asia as well as European folk music. Music traditions are studied
from a perspective that emphasizes music as an integral part of
society and culture, helping students discover the influence of
culture on music, and the subsequent role of music within the
culture. (Fee: $50) (odd years)
Humanities (XHUM)
XHUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities
3 hours
Historical study of the relationship of music, art, and literature to
the dominant cultural, religious, and philosophical trends and their
relationship to Christian theism. (Fee: $75)
