2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 230 Cedarville University 2008–09 GEO-3210 – GMTH-1040 GEO-3210 History and Politics of Asia –Sp 3 hours Study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments of Asia from the 18th century to the present. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (odd years) GEO-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East –Sp 3 hours Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, and social forces, such as religion and nationalism, that have shaped the contemporary Middle Eastern states. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) GEO-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe –Sp 3 hours This course will cover the development of Western European history and politics from approximately the year 1900 to the present. Concentration will be on the great European powers, but will include the smaller states. The political, economic, and social histories of the nations of Europe will be covered, as well as several macro-European issues. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (odd years) GEO-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe– Sp 3 hours This overview course will cover the geography, history, politics, and international relations of Eastern Europe from prehistory to the present. While special attention will be given to the religious and ethnic conflict, the course will also cover the region’s social histories, economic, gender, and class issues. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) GEO-3250 3 hours History and Politics of Central & South Asia –Fa This overview course will cover geography, history, politics, and international relations of Central and South Asia to the present. While special attention will be given to religious and ethnic conflict, the course will also cover the region’s social histories, economic, gender, and class issues. Crosslisted as GEP, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (odd years) GEO-3510 3 hours World Regional Geography–Western Hemisphere –Fa 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. GEO-3520 3 hours World Regional Geography – Eastern Hemisphere –Sp Survey of various regions in the eastern hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. GEO-3540 History and Politics of Africa –Sp 3 hours This course will begin with the landing of the Ark on Ararat, discuss the origins of the Hamitic, Semitic, and the Japethitic peoples of Africa, and trace their histories to the modern day. The problems of slavery, colonialism, socialism, Islam, de-colonization, corruption, poverty, AIDS, tropical diseases, and women’s issues. This class should not be taken by freshmen. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (even years) GEO-4440 Special Topics-Geography 1-3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. GEO-4920 1-3 hours Independent Study in Geography Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Geology (GEOL) 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. GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology –Fa 4 hours An introductory study of the earth and its geological processes, including various alternative interpretations of earth history. Laboratory exercises will complement the lecture material and will include local field trips. Three weekly lectures and one weekly laboratory experience. This course satisfies the physical science requirement of the general education requirements. (Fee: $100) GEOL-1120 Historical Geology –Sp 4 hours The earth’s geological history from its beginning to the present. Topics of study include plate tectonics, biological evolution and the meaning of the fossil record, correlation, dating methods, and alternative views of earth history. Required field trips will study local fossils. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology. (Fee: $100) 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 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. 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 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 Calculus for Business –Fa, Sp 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.