1992-1993 Academic Catalog

CRJU-368 Data Analysis--W 3 hours The basic concepts of descriptive and inductive statistics are presented for the purpose of analysis of student-prepared data sets. Among the concepts emphasized are levels of analysis, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, linear correlation, and simple tests of significance. Prerequisite: CRJU-367 Research Methodology. CRJU-420 Police Administration 5 hours This course will focus on the various responsibilities of police agencies. An emphasis will be placed upon the administrator of a law enforcement organization as one of many competing public sector officials. Prerequisite: CRJU-230 Criminology. (alternate years) CRJU-433 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice- -W 5 hours An analysis of key issues currently influencing the criminal justice system. The course will review cases pending in U.S. courts and the historical context from which these controversies emerged. CRJU-460 Seminar in Criminal Justice--W 5 hours Students carry out individual research projects dealing with the study of government and politics from a normative and/or an empirical perspective. Geography GE0-250 Introduction to Geography--A,W,Su 2 hours An introductory study of the discipline of geography and the major elements of the natural environment, with particular emphasis on their effect upon man and his activities. (alternate years) GE0-351 World Regional Geography--Western Hemisphere- -W,Su 4 hours A 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. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography or permission of instructor. GE0-352 World Regional Geography--Eastern Hemisphere--Sp 4 hours A survey of various regions in the eastern hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography or permission of instructor. GE0-354 Geography of Africa--W 3 hours Investigates the historical legacies which help explain the diversity of the African continent. Physical, socio-cultural, and economic patterns will also be studied to further understand Africa's significant diversity. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography. (alternate years) History HIST-111,112 United States History--A,W 5 hours each quarter An 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. HIST-201,202,203 History of Civilization--A,W,Sp 4 hours each quarter This survey of human history begins at the advent of civilized life in the ancient Near East and continues into the twentieth century. It presents the religious, social, political, and intellectual development of mankind from a Christian interpretive point of view. The three quarters may be taken in any sequence. Social ience and History 183 HIST-300 Introduction to Historiography--W,Sp 4 hours An introduction to the history of historical writing, methods of research, and the philosophy of history. Required of history majors and minors. Should be taken in the junior year. HIST-301 Renaissance Europe--Sp 4 hours A study of the cultural and intellectual movements of Italy and Northern Europe in the period 1300-1600. Emphasis is given to noted artists and scholars and their contribution to the modem world-and-life view. (alternate years) HIST-302 Reformation Europe--Sp 4 hours A concentrated investigation of the birth and early growth of Protestantism within the political context of Europe in the period 1500-1650. The role of the major reformers and their contributions to the development of the Christian faith are emphasized. HIST-304 The British Empire and the Developing Third World--A 4 hours A study of Great Britain in her role as the disseminator of Christian values and libertarian ideals and institutions to Africa, India, and Australia. (alternate years) HIST-306 History of Modern Germany--A 4 hours A composite examination of the course of German unification under Prussia and Germany's rise to the status of a great world power. Emphasis is given to nineteenth and twentieth century political and intellectual movements. (alternate years) HIST-308 Russia and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth Century--W,Sp 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the Soviet Union and its impact upon the contemporary world. The nature of Russian Communism is examined in detail. (alternate years) HIST-311 Early American History--A 5 hours An analysis of the development of American civilization from colonization to 1820. Political, religious, social, economic, and cultural institutions will be examined. Prerequisite: HIST-111 United States History or permission of instructor. (alternate years) HIST-312 History of Recent and Contemporary America--W 4 hours An intensive study of the domestic and foreign policies of the United States in the twentieth century. Particular emphasis is given to the emergence of the nation as a world power, the progressive movement, World War I, prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World War II, and post-war problems. Prerequisite: HIST-112 United States History or permission of in(tilietnate years) HIST-321 Historical and Political Development of East Asia--A 4 hours A study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments of East Asia from the 18th century to the present. May be counted as either history or political science credit. HIST-322 The Middle East: History and Politics--Sp 4 hours An analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, and social forces, such as religion and nationalism, that have shaped the contemporary Middle Eastern states. May be counted as either history or political science credit. HIST-375 Social Movements--Sp 4 hours A study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social movements in America. Satisfies general education requirement in history. HIST-400 and HIST-401 Research in History 5 hours HIST-400 Research in American History--Sp HIST-401 Research in European History--Su All majors are required to take either HIST-400 or HIST-401. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: Major or minor in history. HIST-404 History of Christianity: Pre-reformation--A 4 hours A survey of ancient and medieval church history, with emphasis given to doctrinal and institutional developments.