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POL 338 American Constitutional Law (3) The study of the impact of the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review upon the American system of government. Specific topics include the court’s effect upon federalism, the separation of powers, and the civil rights of free speech, press, and religion. POL 339 Public Administration (3) Study of the administrative process. Emphasis is on judicial review and the relationship of agencies to the executive and legislative branches of government and to public and private interest groups. POL 342 Foundations of Latin America (3) A study of selected themes in the colonial background, culture, nation-building, and contemporary evolution of a new society in the lands south of the United States. (See HIS 342) POL 345 History and Politics of Africa (3) Historical analysis of the major personalities, states, and societies of Africa with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. Focuses upon colonial Africa, the subsequent development of nationalism, the political situation, and its impact on world affairs. (See HIS 345.) POL 346 Middle East History and Politics (3) A study of the historic forces that have shaped the contemporary Middle East, and an analysis of the region’s significance in international politics including basic principles of Islam, Arab culture, and the influence of new forces in the Middle East. (See HIS 346 and MES 346). (Meets cross-cultural studies requirement) POL 347 Russia: Politics and People (3) Historical forces shaping the Russian identity and institutions; the rise and fall of the Communist regime, and contemporary developments in Russia. (See HIS 347.) (Meets cross-cultural studies requirement) POL 352 Nursing and the Law (3) Overview of the current legal structure of the health care system, including informed consent, medical ethics, malpractice, elder and insurance law, nurses and litigation, and health care risk management. POL 371 Junior Seminar in Political Science (3) Preparation for the Senior Seminar entailing an examination of topics to be explored in greater depth in POL 415. Students will prepare a detailed annotated bibliography for use in research for the Senior Seminar paper. This course is required for the major. POL 415 Senior Seminar in Political Science (3) In-depth research on a specific political science topic. Formal oral presentation to the seminar class, followed by a polished scholarly paper. This course is required for the major. POL 420 Senior Seminar in Politics (3) The theme of the seminar is “Managing Public Policy in the 21st Century.” Students will conduct research on an emerging public policy problem of their choice, situate the issues in a broad context, draw upon their classroom, field, and research experiences, and present their findings to the seminar. GEOGRAPHY GEO 101 Introductory World Geography (3) A study of the physical environment for its geographic significance. Examination of the similarities and differences from place to place, on a world scale, of man and his works. (Spring semester) GEO 102 Urban Planning (3) Introduction to the methods of analyzing problems of urban and regional planning for growth, with special attention to housing and recreation, transportation and communication infrastructure, and the needs of business. MIDDLE EAST STUDIES MES 200 Middle Eastern Literature (3) This course will examine the development of the short story, novel, and verse in Turkey, Iran, and the Arabic countries. Because this literature is so rich and diverse, the specific subject of the course will vary from semester to semester. Repeatable to a total of twelve credits. MES 201 Wars of the Middle East (3) This course examines the history of conflicts in this vital area from the First World War to the current war in Iraq. While the course provides appropriate political, social, and economic context for understanding events, the emphasis is upon understanding international relations and military. MES 301 The Arab Encounter with the World (3) This course examines Arab encounters with the outside world from the Middle Ages through the present, looking at Islam’s outward reach in such areas as exploration, trade missions, and conquest, and at the response to foreign cultures. MES 302 History of Israel (3) This course explores the foundation and development of the state of Israel from the Zionist ideal in the late 19th century to the peace process with the Palestinian state. Topics covered will include the social, intellectual, and political motives for Zionism, the conflict with Arab nationalism, the effort to construct a new society from diverse immigrant groups, and Israel’s relations with the great powers. MES 303 The Power, Politics and Ethics of Oil (3) This course will provide an overview of the historic, economic, political, and legal development oil industry from its formation to the present. Special attention will be paid to the intricate relationship between the oil industry, the Arab states, and the world economy. MES 304 Modern Middle Eastern Politics (3) This course examines the domestic politics and international relations of the Middle Eastern states since the end of colonialism. Topics covered will include the tension between Pan-Arabism and the nation-state, strategies of political and economic development, the contested history of democracy, and engagement with the great powers. MES 305 Islamic Art and Architecture (3) This course surveys the diverse forms of artistic expression in the Islamic world from the time of the Prophet through the present. MES 306 Role of Women in the Middle East (3) This course examines the familial, social, traditional, religious and political status of women within a range of Middle Eastern countries and ethic groups including Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey and Israel. MES 346 Middle East History and Politics (3) A study of the historic forces that have shaped the contemporary Middle East, and an analysis of the region’s significance in international politics including basic principles of Islam, Arab culture, and the influence of new forces in the Middle East. (See HIS 346 and POL 346). (Meets cross-cultural studies requirement) 78
Mathematics— Computer Science—Physics Valerie Martin, Chair Sister Marie Cooper Mary Elizabeth Jones Molli R. Jones John Koeppe Sister Regina Mauricia DeFeo Sister Ann M. Heath OUTCOMES • to form systematic, orderly, and exact habits of thought • to develop the power of reasoning • to enable students to see the place of mathematics and technology in shaping the future • to provide the necessary background for work in mathematics, in computer science, in information technology, and in the natural and social sciences • to provide the fundamental education and training necessary for graduate study or for careers in mathematics, computer science, information technology and the natural and social sciences REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS (BA) Required of all candidates: MATH 216, 304, 305, 307, 310, 311, 314, 410; PHY 203-204+; CIS 105. Further requirements depend on the particular concentration chosen. • Mathematics: MATH 315, 409, and CIS 218. • Mathematics for Secondary Level Educators: MATH 312; two mathematics courses numbered 300 or above* (See Education: Requirements for SecondaryEducation Certification). • Mathematics with Elementary or Early Childhood or Special Education Educators: MATH 312, one mathematics course numbered 300 or above*; CIS 201 (See Education Department: Requirements for Elementary and Early Childhood Education Certification). This program will only be available to students (CUS and CLL) who begin study on or prior to September, 2009 and who are eligible for PDE certification prior to January 1, 2013 *MATH 301-302 may not be used to satisfy this requirement. +PHY 201-202 may substitute with departmental permission. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS-COMPUTER SCIENCE (BS) MATH 216, 304, 310, 311, 409; CIS 105, 218, 224, 231, 325, 326, 331, 335, 404, 410. PHY 203, 204; 3 elective credits in mathematics and/or computer science, which may include MATH 305, 307, 308, 350, 400; CIS 214, 215, 230, 317, 327, 328, 330, 402, 403, 404, 405, 408. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJORS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Required of all BS candidates: CIS 105, 214, 218, 224, 230, 231, 325, 330, 331, 335, 402, 404, 409, 410; MATH 216, and MATH 203 or 207 or 301; Physics 208; and COM 250. • Information Technology (BS). • Information Technology (BS) with Elementary Education (See Education Department: Requirements for Elementary Education.) This program will only be available to students (CUS and CLL) who begin study on or prior to September, 2009 and who are eligible for PDE certification prior to January 1, 2013 • Information Technology in Business (BA) an accelerated degree completion program: CIS 213, 221, 223, 225, 309, 310, 311, 312, 335; CCS 341; ENG 240; MATH 103; ORG 307, 342, 344, 345, 383; THE 381. Requirements beyond ACCEL ® program by advisement to complete liberal arts core courses and electives as needed for a total of 126 credits REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS, an accelerated degree completion program: Computer Science 213, 221, 223, 225, 309, 310, 311, 312, 335; Cross Cultural Studies 341; English 240; Mathematics 103; Organization Dynamics 307, 342, 344, 345, 383; Theology 381. Requirements beyond ACCEL ® program by advisement to complete liberal arts core courses and electives as needed for a total of 126 credits. REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE • Information Technology (AS) : MATH 216 and one of the following: MATH 203, or 207, or 301; CIS 105, 202, 214, 230, nine hours chosen from CIS 218, 224, 230, 231, 325, 327, 328, 330, 331, 335, 402, 403, 404; COM 250, and PHY 208. REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR • Mathematics: 18 semester hours to include: MATH 301-302 or 207-208, 216; three courses chosen from MATH 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 320, 350 or 400. • Information Technology: 18 semester hours to include the following requiredcourses: CIS 105, 214, 230, 231; and 6 elective hours chosen from CIS 202, 218, 224, 325, 327, 328, 330, 331, 335, 342, 402, 403, 404, 405; PHY 208; COM 250. CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Requirements: 18 semester hours to include the following: CIS 105, 214, 230; 9 elective hours chosen from departmental computer science offerings: CIS 218, 224, 231, 325, 327, 330, 331, 335, 402, 403, 404. MATHEMATICS MATH 101 Basic College Mathematics I (3) Survey course for prospective elementary teachers and students majoring in non-science fields. Concepts and applications of problem solving, sets, logic, properties of numbers, probability, and statistics. MATH 102 Basic College Mathematics II (3) Survey course for prospective elementary teachers and students majoring in non-science fields. Concepts and applications of number systems, algebra, geometry, and consumer mathematics. (MATH 102 may be taken without having had MATH 101) MATH 106 Introductory Algebra (3) Introduction to the language of algebra, discussion of the real number system, extensive practice in algebraic techniques, solving and graphing linear and quadratic equations, application of concepts to problem solving. (Designed for students who need more mathematical background prior to entering MATH 203-204) MATH 151 Applied College Mathematics I (3) An applied mathematics course designed for students majoring in non-science fields. The goal of this survey course is to demonstrate the use of mathematics and quantitative reasoning in solving real-life problems. Topics covered include: logic, set theory, probability, and statistics. 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