2013-2014 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

126 INTERNATIONAL STUDIESMATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE127International Business TrackCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.One of the following inaddition to core requirements:MBE 201Introductory Macroeconomics OR 4MBE 202Introductory MicroeconomicsMBE 332Economic Development4MBE 333International Business4One of the following:FR 333, SPAN 333, MBE 305,POLS 206, 317, 320, 334,4338, 344, 348, 350TRACK TOTAL 16International Cultural Studies TrackCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.SOC 2304Understanding Other CulturesPSY 2454Child Development Across CulturesOne 300/400-level course in French,4German, or Spanish literatureOne of the following:ARTH 351, 352, ENG 314, FR 314,327, GER 329, HIST 305, 433, 4PHIL 372, MUS 313, 314, SPAN 312TRACK TOTAL 16JEWISH STUDIES (Minor)The minor in Jewish Studies offers students theopportunity to study the oldest form of continuouslypracticed monotheism in Western culture.Comprised of a variety of approaches from differentintellectual disciplines, the minor also includes theopportunity for individualized study and “hands on”experience in the local Jewish community. A minor inJewish Studies is compatible with any College major,including the major of Religious Studies.Minor Requirements: Jewish StudiesCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.One of the following:RELST 180Judaism & Film OR 4RELST 181Judaism through FoodOne of the following*:HIST 451History of the HolocaustPOLS 338Comparative Politicsof the Middle East and North Africa 4RELST 140Religion in American CultureRELST 217The Old Testament WorldOne of the following*:GER 305Short Prose of KafkaGER 340German Cinema: Art & Politics 4HIST 348History of Modern GermanyRELST 361/461Thinkers/Topics in Religion(as applicable)JST 381/382Internship in Jewish Studies4JST 481/482Readings in Jewish Studies4TOTAL 20*Substitutions permitted only by permission of theJewish Studies administrator.JEWISH STUDIESCOURSES (JST)381 Internship in Jewish Studies (4)Internship with local Jewish community orreligious organization. Students participate in theinstitutional workings of educational, philanthropic,religious, or health-care related Jewish organizations.Off-campus: personal means of transportationnecessary. Prerequisites: RELST 180 or 181 orpermission of the faculty member administering theJST minor.481 Readings in Jewish Studies (4)In-depth, faculty guided, but student initiatedreadings course in an area of Jewish studies, focusingon a specific theme, issue, geographic area, or timeperiod relevant to the study of Judaism or the Jewishpeople. Prerequisites: RELST 180 or 181 orpermission of the faculty member administering theJST minor. Offered on demand.JOURNALISM(See Communication)MANAGEMENT(See Business)MATHEMATICS ANDCOMPUTER SCIENCEMRS. KATHY R. AMESDR. LYDIA KENNEDY, Program CoordinatorDR. AUDREY MALAGONDR. MARGARET REESEDR. Z. JOHN WANGMS. DENISE POCTA WILKINSONMathematics is at its heart the search for patternor structure. It is an essential component of the liberalarts: A mathematician finds a structure and developsa vocabulary or theory for describing, exploring, andextending it further. Each course in mathematicsengages students in the search and in the articulationof the consequences. The study of mathematicsrequires both creativity and rigorous, logical thinking.Mathematics courses are designed to meet two goals:(1) to introduce some of the most influential ideasand techniques in mathematics; and (2) to developproblem-solving ability by teaching students tocombine creative mathematical searching withrigorous reasoning.Computer science is a discipline involving theanalysis, design, implementation, and maintenance ofcomputer systems; it is a key component of a moderneducation. The computer science program includesprogramming and software design, algorithms,system architectures, operating systems, languagetheory, databases, and online information systemsdesign. Computer science courses are designed toprepare students for a lifetime of learning that willenable them to move beyond current technology tomeet the challenges of the future.The Mathematics and Computer ScienceDepartment offers majors in mathematics and incomputer science leading either to the B.A. degree orthe B.S. degree. Each program provides a broadeducation in fundamentals and problem-solvingstrategies. The B.A. options offer basic majors inmathematics and computer science. The B.S. optionsare designed for students with an additional stronginterest in science or engineering. Both options areappropriate for students who plan to pursue graduatestudy in the same or related fields. Minors inmathematics and in computer science complementmajors in many fields, including biology, business,chemistry, and earth and environmental science. Thedepartment also offers a secondary (6-12) teachercertification program in cooperation with theEducation Department. The program meets allcontent requirements for effective high schoolteaching and for licensure in Virginia. Further, thedepartment offers coursework for students seekingcertification in elementary education.The department supports the general studiescurriculum by offering courses that meet thequantitative perspectives “Q” requirement. All “Q”courses carry a mathematics placement prerequisite.The math placement codes indicate levels ofmathematics preparation for incoming students. Astudent’s application file, transcripts, and SAT orACT scores form the basis for placement. The levelsare coded by letters: H, A, B, C, D. Students maychallenge their placements by contacting thedepartmental coordinator.Major Requirements: Mathematics (B.A.)COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE SEM.HRS.MATH 171Calculus IMATH 1728Calculus IIMATH 205Foundations of Logic and Proof4MATH 217Linear Algebra4Core CoursesMATH 419Algebraic Structures OR 4MATH 471Real AnalysisSee continuation of choices next page