2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

Catalog of Courses
An alphabetical list of course descriptions is printed on the following pages. Each course is identified by a code of three letters and a
three-digit number. The number of credits per course is listed. Laboratory studio and practicum courses require additional contact
hours.
Numbers below the 100-level are assigned to developmental courses designed to bring the under-prepared student to college level
proficiency. These courses are graded, and in combination with other enhancement courses, may apply up to 12 credits to the total
of 128 credit required for the bachelor degree; six credits toward the 64 credits required for the associate degree (see section on
graduation requirements).
Numbers 100-299 indicate lower division courses designed primarily for students at the freshman and sophomore levels. Normally,
the content is introductory and basic to subsequent study in the discipline. Most general education courses are in this category.
Numbers 300-499 are upper division courses primarily for juniors and seniors, but open to students who have completed the
freshman level of study. Normally, the content and requirements presuppose basic familiarity with the subject, which can be
demonstrated through general education courses, prerequisite courses, or in conference with an advisor.
Number 499 designates independent study or a research project at an advanced level. One mark of a scholar is the ability to seize
upon a specific problem or subject and research it to its conclusion, either in the laboratory or library, and then present those
conclusions in a logical and persuasive fashion. Marian University encourages qualified students to engage in independent study as a
vital part of their college education.
Numbers 500-599 designed graduate level courses.
Not all courses listed in this catalog are offered each semester. The rotation code of each course is indicated at the end of the course
description. The codes are as follows:
SEM – every semester
FAL – every fall
SPR – every spring
2FO - every other fall, odd year
2FE – every other fall, even year
2SO – every other spring, odd year
2SE – every other spring, even year
ADD – at the discretion of the department
SUM – summer
F200X – specifies semester
Block 1 – MAT program summer semester
Block 2 – MAT program fall semester
Block 3 – MAT program spring semester
Prior to the beginning of registration a schedule of classes is distributed and used as the immediate guide for planning the student’s
schedule. The university reserves the right to add to or delete from the semester’s schedule as registrations warrant. Fulfillment of
prerequisites does not guarantee admission to any program. See the school listings for program admission requirements.
65