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Southern New Hampshire University
LIT 450 Seminar in American Literature (3 credits)
This course uses a thematic approach to explore works by
American writers. The specific selections and authors vary
each term according to the theme. This is an upper-level
course involving close reading, analysis and writing in a
seminar format. Students will complete a seminar paper.
Prerequisite: ENG 121.
LIT 451 Seminar in British Literature (3 credits)
This course uses a thematic approach to explore works of
British writers. The specific selections and authors vary each
term according to the theme. This is an upper-level course
involving close reading, analysis and writing in a seminar
format. Students will complete a seminar paper. Prerequisite:
ENG 121.
LIT 452 Seminar in Global Literature (3 credits)
This course uses a thematic approach to explore works from
any of the major literary traditions outside the British and
American. The specific selections and authors vary each
term according to the theme. This is an upper-level course
involving close reading, analysis and writing in a seminar
format. Students will complete a seminar paper. Prerequisite:
ENG 121.
LIT 480 Independent Study (3 credits)
This course allows the student to investigate any Literature
subject not incorporated into the curriculum. Offered every
semester. Prerequisite: ENG 121.
LIT 485 Senior Thesis in Literature (6 credits)
This year-long course is an option for seniors of exceptional
ability who are majoring in English language and literature
and who wish to have a graduate-level research and writing
experience in some chosen area of American, British or
world literature. Students must petition to take the course.
Students who receive permission from the area coordinator/department
chair and their academic advisors must proceed
to formulate a written thesis proposal and assemble a
three-person academic support committee, equipped with
relevant expertise, no later than March 30th of the junior
year. The proposal will then be submitted for approval to the
individual’s advisory committee. Assuming the project is
universally approved, the student will meet with one or
more members of the committee on a biweekly basis to
review progress on research and written work. The final
result will be a scholarly essay of 40 to 60 pages, to be presented
as an academic paper in a public forum at least three
weeks before graduation. Offered on an ongoing basis, as
this is a two- to three-year research and writing project.
Learning Strategies
LSS 100 Learning Strategies Seminar (3 credits)
The Learning Strategies Seminar is a full-semester course
designed to assist students with learning skills that are
essential for academic success in college. Students will be
taught a variety of learning skills, styles and strategies that
will enable them to experience success in college classes and
beyond. This seminar will assist students in becoming more
independent learners and in maximizing their educational
experience. Credits awarded for this course are in addition to
the 120-credit minimum graduation requirement.
Mathematics
A graphing calculator (Texas Instruments TI-83 or better) is
strongly recommended for use in all mathematics courses
with the exception of MAT 105, MAT 106, and MAT 206.
MAT 050 Fundamentals of Algebra (3 credits)
This course includes a review of basic arithmetic and an
introduction to elementary algebra. Topics include fractions,
decimals, percents, signed numbers, linear equations, linear
applications, simple and compound interest, graphing linear
equations, exponents and logarithms. (Credits awarded
for this course are in addition to the 120-credit minimum
graduation requirements.)
MAT 105 Merchandising Mathematics (3 credits)
This course surveys the mathematics that are essential to the
maintenance of the retail store operating statements, markup
and markdown, average maintained markup, turnover,
open-to-buy and other topics at the instructor’s discretion.
(This course cannot be used as an elective by students who
have already completed MAT 120, MAT 130, MAT 150, or
MAT 106 and MAT 206. A waiver of this restriction is
awarded to four-year retailing majors.)
MAT 106 Mathematics for Elementary Education I
(3 credits)
This is the first course of a two-semester sequence which
explores the mathematics content in grades K-6 from an
advanced standpoint. Topics include: problem solving; functions
and graphs; numbers and operations. This course is
open to elementary education and early childhood education
students ONLY.
MAT 121 Mathematical Concepts and Techniques for
Business (3 credits)
An anthology for business majors, attention is given to
developing topics using business examples and employing
graphing calculators and computer packages. Topics covered
include matrices and their applications, an introduction to
linear programming, and an introduction to calculus applied
to polynomials. Prerequisite: MAT 130, or MAT 106 and MAT
206. (Students who have successfully completed MAT 150
may not register for MAT 121.)
MAT 130 Applied Finite Mathematics (3 credits)
This course is designed to prepare students for other courses
in the core curriculum and in their majors and to provide a
basis for making decisions in life after graduation. Topics
include mathematics of finance, counting and probability,
and descriptive statistics. (Students who have successfully
completed MAT 120 or MAT 150 may not register for MAT
130). Prerequisite: Students must demonstrate competency
in high school algebra appropriate to MAT 130.
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