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IS390, The UN and Other International
Organizations: This course introduces students
to several international organizations, with
a focus on the United Nations. The broader
theoretical and experiential focus of the class
will help students understand international
institutions and to become more effective
global citizens, while developing proficiency in
policy formulation, parliamentary procedure,
negotiation and conflict resolution. Prerequisites:
Any 100 level course in the social sciences
or permission of the instructor. (U)(3). Fall.
IS410, The Global Society: This class is about
the constitution of the global system, and about
the processes that are reproducing and transforming
the structures of globalization. The
course acquaints the student with the process
of worldwide economic, cultural and political
flows, and provides an introduction to the organization
and functioning of the global society.
This is the capstone course for the International
Studies program. Prerequisites: IS101, or any
introduction to social sciences course, and
junior or senior standing. (U/G)(3). Spring.
IS470, Selected Topics in International
Studies: Selected Topics in International
Studies In-depth study of selected topics not
covered in traditional courses. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor. (U)(3). Occasionally.
IS401, 402, 403, Independent Study: Independent
Study in International Studies Offers
the qualified student in International Studies
the opportunity to pursue a topic of individual
interest. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing,
consent of the director of the project, and
approval of the Director of the International
Studies program. (U)(1, 2, 3). Fall and spring.
IS404, 405, Internship International Studies:
Internship in International Studies Offers the
qualified student the opportunity for supervised
experience in internationally oriented
jobs in U.S. or foreign governments, business
or international organizations. A popular and
very useful internship for International Studies
major is the Washington internship. (U)(3, 6).
Fall and spring.
IS499, Honors Thesis: For students writing
an honors thesis for the honors program, or a
departmental thesis. (U)(3). Fall and spring.
Disciplinary Courses
The descriptions for the other courses listed
in the program are available in the corresponding
discipline of the catalog (i.e. History, Political
Science, Sociology, etc.). Furthermore, a
complete list and description of new courses or
topic courses will be published every semester.
Irwin Library
Administration
Lewis R. Miller, dean of libraries
IL101, Library Research Methods: This
course promotes intelligent and thoughtful use
of information and information sources over
the course of a student’s lifetime. Techniques
for developing search strategies that are most
appropriate for use in various information
structures and for evaluating the quality
of information will be emphasized. (U)(1).
As needed.
Mathematics and Actuarial
Science Department
Administration
William W. Johnston, Ph.D., department
chair; Lacey P. Echols, M.A.T., coordinator
of mathematics support services
Web page: www.butler.edu/math-actuarial
Professors
Amos J. Carpenter, Ph.D.; William W.
Johnston, Ph.D.; Judith Harper Morrel,
Ph.D.; Prem L. Sharma, Ph.D.
Associate Professors
John W. Gaisser, Ph.D.; Duane Leatherman, M.A.
Assistant Professors
Rebecca G. Wahl, Ph.D.; Christopher J.
Wilson, M.A.
Instructors
Lacey P. Echols, M.A.T.; Kathie J. Freed, M.S.;
Karen Holmes, Ph.D.; Mary Z. Krohn, Ph.D.;
Du Pham, Ph.D.
The Department of Mathematics and
Actuarial Science offers majors in mathematics
and actuarial science. In addition to the
departmental requirements below, a student
must complete the core curriculum requirement,
the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
language requirement and other general
requirements given in this Bulletin.
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