2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 246 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index GEOL-4800 Senior Project –Fa, Sp 2 hours 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. Prerequisite: senior status; GEOL-3800 Philosophy of Science and Research Methods in Geology. (Fee: $200) 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; and permission of instructor. (Fee:$200) GEOL-4880 Topics in Geology –Fa 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. Prerequisite: completion of 16 hours in geology; junior status; and 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. Prerequisite: 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 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 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 Introduction to Biostatistics –Sp 3 hours An introduction to statistical methods that are of particular interest to biologists for experimental design and interpretation. Prerequisites: BIO-1120 General Zoology; BIO-2500 General Botany. GMTH-3010 Proof and Mathematical Modeling –Sp 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 B.A. or B.S. majors in mathematics or the B.A. in integrated mathematics education. Prerequisites: EDUC-1800 Principles of Mathematics I; EDUC- 2800 Principles of Mathematics II; GMTH-1020 College Algebra; MATH-1710 Calculus I. GMTH-3100 Theory of Interest –Sp 3 hours Interest: simple and compound. Effective rate of interest. Time value of money; present and future. Cash flow calculations: loans, bonds, and investments. Annuities: due and immediate. Perpetuities. Yield. Amortization and sinking funds. Interest rate risk. Immunization. Financial derivatives. Prerequisites: MATH- 1720 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. German (GER) GER-1810, 1820 Elementary German I and II 4 hours/sem Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. GER-2810, 2820 Intermediate German I and II 4/3 hours/sem Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in German literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-1820 Elementary German II or equivalent. GER-3800 Directed Readings in German –Sp 1–3 hours Topic chosen by the student and professor, based upon need and interests. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or equivalent. GER-3810 German Conversation –Fa 3 hours Oral practice in German through speeches and oral reports along with a review of pronunciation. Designed to improve both day-to-day communication and academic communication. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German or equivalent. (even years) GER-3820 Germanic History and Culture –Fa, Su 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the history and culture of Central Europe, specifically the region where German is the native language of the inhabitants and where present-day Germany, Austria and Switzerland are located. Students will also learn how Germanic History influenced and played a role in establishing modern-day western cultural norms. Course taught in English. (odd years). Course Descriptions | GEOL-4800 – GER-3820