2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

GENERAL LINGUISTICS
LING 3310 General Linguistics
Prerequisite: GREK 2312 and GREK 2322 or permission of the instructor.
An introduction to basic linguistic concepts and applications for biblical languages students as applied to biblical texts.|
LING 5310 General Linguistics
Prerequisite: Admission to the MABL Program
An introduction to basic linguistic concepts and applications for biblical languages students as applied to biblical texts.
LATIN
LATN 1311 Elementary Latin I
Introduction to the fundamentals of classical Latin. Topics include: pronunciation, basic vocabulary, grammar and
syntax, practice in reading basic Latin. Graded reading material is adapted from classical texts and cultivates an
appreciation of Latin literature and culture.
LATN 1312 Elementary Latin II
Prerequisites LATI 1311
Continuation of elementary Latin sequence. Topics include: continued study of vocabulary, grammar and syntax;
reading more difficult Latin; gaining greater appreciation of Latin literature and culture.
MATHEMATICS
MATH 1301 Introductory Algebra
Prerequisite: None.
The quantitative tools required in a modern society, including a brief review of arithmetic, graphical representation of
data, and beginning algebra. This course is offered to aid students with deficiencies in basic mathematical skills.
Students who already have credit in a higher-level mathematics course will not be given credit in this course. This
course may not be counted as part of the mathematics major.
MATH 1302 Intermediate Algebra
Prerequisite: MATH 1301, MATH SAT score of at least 400 or ACT score of at least 18, or a satisfactory score on a
math placement exam
This course is intended for students who have had some previous exposure to algebra, either an introductory algebra
course or two years of high school algebra. Topics include: linear equations and inequalities, absolute value, quadratic
equations, polynomials, rational functions, algebraic fractions, exponentials and radicals, systems of linear equations,
and applications. Students who already have credit for a higher-level mathematics course will not be given credit for
this course. This course may not be counted as part of the mathematics major or the mathematical studies major.
MATH 1305 Math for Critical Thinking
Prerequisite: MATH 1301 or 1302 or a MATH SAT/ACT score of at least 400/18, or a satisfactory score on a
departmental placement examination.
Mathematical topics needed for the critical evaluation of quantitative information and arguments, including logic and
the critical appraisal of graphs and tables including the use of some simple mathematical models and an introduction to
elementary probability, statistics, and finance. This course may not be counted as part of a mathematics major or a
mathematical studies major.
MATH 1313 College Algebra
Prerequisite: MATH 1302 or a MATH SAT/ACT score of at least 550/25 or a satisfactory score on a departmental
placement examination.
Evaluating and manipulating algebraic expressions, the laws of exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions,
radicals, the quadratic formula, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, an introduction to
graphing, and applications. Students with no previous exposure to algebra should take MATH 1302 before MATH
1313. MATH 1313 may not be counted as part of a mathematics major. It may not be counted as part of a mathematical
studies major except by students with a specialization in middle grades.
MATH 1323 Trigonometry
Prerequisite: MATH 1313 or a satisfactory score on a departmental placement examination
A study of trigonometric functions, exponentials, logarithms, and applications for students needing a more
comprehensive background than the accelerated coverage given in MATH 1434. This course may not be counted as
part of the mathematics major.
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