2019-2020 University Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Health Science

  
  • SHL 420 - Field Work (Health Science)

    2 Credit(s)

    Practical experience in a hospital, health agency, or other area related to health science. The work must be supervised and evaluated, and a paper submitted. Fall and spring semesters. Permission required.

  
  • SHL 430 - Internship (Health Science)

    2 Credit(s)

    An intensive field learning experience with a career focus. Activities involve the student in direct work responsibilities under the supervision of a recognized professional in a particular area of health science. A contract must be developed by the student, faculty advisor, and field supervisor before the internship begins. Permission required. Fall and spring semesters. Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): SHL 400 .
  
  • SHL 435 - Research (Health Science)

    2 Credit(s)

    Participation in laboratory or clinical research on campus, at another academic institution, or at a medical facility. Fall and spring semesters. Permission required.


Honors Program

  
  • SHP 100 - Introductory Honors Seminar (Honors Program)

    1 Credit(s)

    Course is designed to provide incoming Honors students with the methods of inquiry for use in this program and the opportunity to design their capstone proposal. Includes common readings, discussion, and opportunities to meet faculty from the Honors Advisory Council. Fall semester.

  
  • SHP 300 - Designing the Honors Capstone Exper (Honors Program)

    1 Credit(s)

    In negotiation with the director of the Honors Program, students propose an experience to complete their capstone requirement, which may include a self-designed project, “travel as text” experience, or the completion of a certificate of study. The capstone experience must be documented and includes a comprehensive research component. Fall and spring semesters. Pass/Fail only. Sophomores and juniors only.

  
  • SHP 301 - Senior Honors Presentation (Honors Program)

    1 Credit(s)

    Honors students are required to complete a formal public presentation of their capstone experience and a reflection on the integration of their studies in honors. Presentation must address the social relevance of the capstone experience. Spring semester.

  
  • SHP 410 - Independent Study (Honors Program)

    Variable Credit(s)

    By arrangement. Repeatable for credit. Permission required.


Hospitality & Tourism

  
  • SHT 220 - Hospitality & Tourism Info Tech (Hospitality & Tourism)

    2 Credit(s)

    Acquaints students with automated information systems used in the hospitality industry globally. Students examine present system and future trends and legal and ethical issues. Analysis of system effectiveness in terms of cost, efficiency, and improvement of guest relations. Use of information for management decisions. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. Fee.

  
  • SHT 250 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (Hospitality & Tourism)

    3 Credit(s)

    Strategies in the promotion of hospitality and tourism organizations; motivating individuals as well as organizations to purchase hospitality services. The customer service approach to marketing is emphasized. Various models of marketing are examined. Fall semester, even-numbered years. 40 hours of practicum required.

  
  • SHT 255 - Hospitality Facilities Management (Hospitality & Tourism)

    3 Credit(s)

    Management of all resources to maintain the desired physical and social environment. Hotel front desk operation emphasizing interpersonal relations, housekeeping, and maintenance operations; analysis of the contribution of spaces to the satisfaction of customers. Spring semester.

  
  • SHT 320 - Lodging and Front Desk Operations (Hospitality & Tourism)

    3 Credit(s)

    Development and application of managerial skills applied to the rooms and lodging divisions in the hotel and resort industry. Emphasis on front desk procedures, relationships between rooms, food and beverages, support, and safety and security divisions. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.

    Prerequisite(s): SHT 220 .
  
  • SHT 330 - Internship I (Hospitality & Tourism)

    3 Credit(s)

    Off-campus experience in one phase of the industry. Students participate in the day-to-day operation of the hospitality organization completing a minimum of one management-level project of value to the mentoring hospitality organization. Progress through the internship leads to management-level responsibilities. Junior standing or above. Fall, spring, and summer. Permission required. Fee. 120 hours of internship work required.

  
  • SHT 350 - Hospitality Financial Management (Hospitality & Tourism)

    3 Credit(s)

    Planning and management of the financial resources of tourism/hospitality organizations. Evaluation of accounting systems; emphasis on operating budgets and statistics and the use of financial reports to control and monitor organizational use of resources. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 40 hours of practicum required.

  
  • SHT 355 - Hospitality and Tourism Law (Hospitality & Tourism)

    3 Credit(s)

    An investigation of the legal aspects and responsibilities involved in selling hotel, restaurant, and tourism services. Includes seller-purchaser relationship and subsequent liabilities. Case histories and their resultant impacts on the industry are analyzed. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. Writing Intensive course.

  
  • SHT 410 - Independent Study (Hospitality & Tourism)

    Variable Credit(s)

    By arrangement. Repeatable for credit. Permission required.

  
  • SHT 420 - Special Topics in Hosp. & Tourism (Hospitality & Tourism)

    Variable Credit(s)

    Topics of current interest in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. Emphasis on Western Pennsylvanian sites and events. Experiential component. Hospitality/tourism majors must complete 3 credits. Fall and spring semesters. Repeatable for credit. Fee.

  
  • SHT 430 - Internship II (Hospitality & Tourism)

    3-6 Credit(s)

    Off-campus experience in two or more phases of the industry. Students participate in the day-to-day operation of the hospitality organization, completing a minimum of two management level projects of value to the mentoring hospitality organization. Progress through the internship leads to management level responsibilities. 240 hours of internship work required for the major. Fall, spring, and summer. Repeatable for credit. Permission required. Fee.

  
  • SHT 440 - Events and Meeting Management (Hospitality & Tourism)

    3 Credit(s)

    Convention sales and management; facilitating customer success; liaison to other suppliers in tourism/hospitality. Encompasses the small group meeting, the large convention, exhibits, and other special events. Prepares students to complete the Certified Meeting Planner examination. Fall semester, even-numbered years.

  
  • SHT 495 - Senior Seminar and Portfolio (Hospitality & Tourism)

    1 Credit(s)

    Capstone experience for the major, includes portfolio assessment, career planning, and discussion of contemporary topics of interest in hospitality and tourism. Fall semester.


Humanities

  
  • SHU 105 - Chinese Culture & Contemp. China (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to Chinese civilization and develops an awareness of cultural differences and similarities between Oriental and Western cultures. Spring and Fall semesters, odd-numbered years. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHU 200 - European Humanities (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the history and culture of Europe with emphasis on the humanistic achievements of Western man.

  
  • SHU 205 - Special Topic:Genocide & Holocaust (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine specific topics related to genocide and the Holocaust.  It is offered as part of the minor in Genocide and Holocaust Studies.    ADP Session 4. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SHU 220 - Writing the Environment (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course studies Environmental Writing as a genre that is informed by literary and journalistic conventions and as a tool for environmental advocacy. Students examine how a writer’s choice of form and genre reflect cultural values and develop communication skills through writing on a variety of environmental issues for a range of audiences. Spring semester, odd numbered years. Satisfies the Artistic Expression requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHU 265 - The Art of the Film (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    This introductory course in film aesthetics critically examines the primary elements in the motion picture. Students learn how a film builds meaning by analyzing the diverse components that construct a movie such as editing, directing, scoring, acting, and dramatic storytelling. It familiarizes students with film genres, cinema technology, and historical movements relevant to the development of the medium. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. Fee.

  
  • SHU 320 - City Study Experience (US) (Humanities)

    1-3 Credit(s)

    Taking place in an urban area within the United States, this course uses the city - its people, popular and cultural material, public art, neighborhoods, and amenities - as the subject for study. Students expand their boundaries as individuals and move toward accepting responsibility as global citizens. They become sensitive to cultural difference and appreciate the cultural and social forces that shape the lives of those who share their planet. Repeatable for credit. Permission required. Fee. Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHU 325 - City Study Experience (Abroad) (Humanities)

    1-3 Credit(s)

    Taking place in an urban area in Canada or Western Europe, this course uses the city - its people, popular and cultural material, public art, neighborhoods, and amenities - as the subject for study. Students expand their boundaries as individuals and move toward accepting responsibility as global citizens. They become sensitive to cultural difference and appreciate the cultural and social forces that shape the lives of those who share their planet. Repeatable for credit. Permission required. Fee. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum if taken for 3 credits.

  
  • SHU 326 - City Study Experience (Humanities)

    1-3 Credit(s)

    Taking place in an urban area in Western Europe or Canada, this course uses the city - its people, popular and cultural material, public art, neighborhoods, and amenities - as the subject for study. Students will expand their boundaries as individuals and move toward accepting responsibility as global citizens. They will become sensitive to cultural difference and appreciate the cultural and social forces that shape the lives of those who share their planet. Repeatable for credit. Permission required. Fee. Satisfies the Western Cultures I requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum if taken for 3 credits.

  
  • SHU 330 - Global Topics (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    Investigates interesting and specialized topics in one of the cultures of the world outside the U.S. and Western Europe. Offered as needed. Repeatable for credit. Fee. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHU 365 - Topics: Film Studies (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course covers diverse issues and topics related to the cinema while emphasizing advanced research writing in the humanities. Topical focus could include: film genres (e.g.,”The Western”,”The Documentary”), cinematic history (e.g.,”Films of the Silent Era”), international movements (e.g.,”The French New Wave”), directors (e.g., “Hitchcock”), or particular thematic or theoretical studies relevant to the humanities (e.g., “Literary Adaptations”,”War in Film”). Spring semester, even-numbered years. Repeatable for credit. Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): SEL 106  or SEL 107 .
  
  • SHU 410 - Independent Study (Humanities)

    Variable Credit(s)

    By arrangement. Repeatable for credit. Permission required.

  
  • SHU 430 - Internship (Humanities)

    Variable Credit(s)

    By arrangement. Repeatable for credit. Permission required.

  
  • SHU 505 - Special Topic: Genocide & Holocaust (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine specific topics related to genocide and the Holocaust.  It is offered as part of the graduate Certificate in Genocide and Holocaust Studies.   ADP Session 4. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SHU 710 - Independent Study (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides opportunity to do significant independent research on a topic in the field of Holocaust and genocide studies. Research is guided by an appropriate faculty member. Repeatable for credit. Permission required.

  
  • SHU 800 - Seminar for Holocaust Educators (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    Provides the opportunity to study significant issues in the field of Holocaust studies at the International School for Holocaust Studies, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, Israel. Summer. Permission required. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SHU 910 - Research in Genocide & Holocaust (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    Provides opportunity to do significant research on a topic in the field of genocide and Holocaust studies. Research is guided by an appropriate faculty member. Fall and spring semesters. Repeatable for credit. Permission required. Offered online.

    Prerequisite(s): SSO 506 .

History

  
  • SHY 103 - Introduction to American History (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to major themes in American history such as cultural diversity, democracy, and economic growth. Also covers historical analysis, research methods, and a variety of social studies disciplines as they are used in history. Fall semester.

  
  • SHY 106 - Historical & Political Geography (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to geographic thought with emphasis on the importance of geographical factors in history and politics. Spring semester. Fee.

  
  • SHY 112 - PA History, Government, and Geogr. (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    An overview of the social, cultural, and political development of Pennsylvania. Studies the cultures of pre-European Pennsylvania, European colonization, and the growth of the colony and the commonwealth. Includes attention to the reciprocal influences of physical terrain, natural resources, and economic development. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.

  
  • SHY 206 - Era of Civil War & Reconstruction (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Examines the causes of the Civil War and the war itself, and concludes with the Reconstruction era. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.

  
  • SHY 211 - Issues in Western Society I (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    What do we mean by “Western”?  What do we mean by “society”?  This course will explore the foundations of Western heritage by examining geography, visual and written artifacts, and sources from the very beginning of human civilization.  Learners will explore the issues in Western history that defined Western culture: gender, social and economic standing, religions in its varieties, the importance of new technologies, communication, and the need for state-building and law.   Fall semester. Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum

  
  • SHY 212 - Issues in Western Society II (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Theoretical and technological changes that begin in the 1600s will, by the early 1800s, lead to a society that embraces industrial output, participates in revolutions and world wars, and finds a new equilibrium by the early twenty-first century.  Study will continue to focus on issues of gender, class, race, and religion through an examination of primary and secondary readings and writing assignments from approximately 1600 to the present.   Spring semester. Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum

  
  • SHY 220 - History of Western Medicine I (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Explores medical traditions of the West from ancient times to 1700. Focus is on major themes of health and disease, the mind and body, and concepts of wellness and illness. The roles of women and the underprivileged are a chief concept. Fall semester, even-numbered years. Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 221 - History of Western Medicine II (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Surveys medical traditions of the West beginning with the end of the scientific revolution and the enlightenment and ending with the start of the twenty-first century. Explores conflicts which arose within society and medical practices as the professionalization of medicine developed. Examines how societal changes influenced content and delivery of medical care and how the medical profession’s view of disease and wellness have influenced modern society. The roles of women and the underprivileged are a chief concept. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. Counts toward the Western Culture requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 225 - World War II (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    World War II transformed all world relationships in just over a decade. This course traces the rise of prewar tensions and of expansionistic pressures, followed by in-depth discussion of the political, social, and military consequences of war. The course gives particular attention to state violence against civilians, especially the Holocaust or German-instigated murder of European Jews. Fall semester. Offered online.

  
  • SHY 300 - Non-Western Medical Traditions (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Explores the medical traditions of three non-Western societies (Chinese, Indian/Hindu, Islamic/Arabic). Offers perspectives into traditions of healing, wellness, and the body. These traditions reveal much about their societies as well as the impact of these traditions on culture and history of their regions. The connection between spirituality and the body, the holistic view of medicine, and societal roles with the reality of privilege and non-privilege are major themes. Fall semester. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 307 - African History and Culture (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    An overview of the cultural, political, and economic history of the African continent. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 311 - Russian and Soviet History (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Survey begins with Peter the Great and continues through the break-up of the Soviet Union. Emphasis on research and writing. Spring semester. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 312 - Mexican Civilization & Culture (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Traces the development of Mexican society and culture from pre-Colombian times to the present. Presents both a chronological and a thematic approach, dealing especially with the clash of cultures in Mexican history. J-term. Fee. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 315 - Modern Britain, 1500 to Present (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    An examination of the political, social, economic, and religious conditions which gave rise to the development of parliamentary government and England’s emergence as a world power. Emphasis on research and writing. Fall semester, even-numbered years.

  
  • SHY 330 - Sports in America (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Investigates the development of sports from diverse forms of games and play in American society. Emphasis in this course is on the emergence of college and professional sports during the 20th century, with attention to the growing popularity of sports at all levels and to professionalization in sports. Fall, spring, and summer. Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 335 - The New Nation (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Covers American and early United States history from the Revolutionary era through the Era of Good Feelings (1763 to 1820). The course explores the formation of and challenges to constitutional government, including the growth of republicanism, federalism, and Jeffersonian democracy. Regional and cultural conflicts are central themes of this course. Fall semester. Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): SEL 106 , SEL 107 , or SHY 103 .
  
  • SHY 336 - Gilded Age & Progress Era 18771920 (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    During the Gilded Age and Progressive Eras (1877-1920) the United States recovered from the sectional strife of civil war only to face the demands of rapid industrialization and class division. Robber barons, populists, reformers, labor radicals, and street urchins all make appearances in this period. Course approaches the era topically, with short assignments designed to encourage historical thinking and information fluency. Spring semester, ADP session 3. Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): SHY 103  or SLA 201 .
  
  • SHY 337 - The U.S. Civil Rights Movement (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    A survey of the politics, events, and individuals involved in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, focusing on the post-World War II era. May be taken as political science elective. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. Upper level students only. Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 340 - The Middle East (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on the multifaceted dimensions of the modern Middle East, beginning with an historical overview of the ancient and medieval periods preceding it. The course examines the complex religious, cultural, and economic characteristics of the three major regions of the Middle East, and researches the roots of Middle Eastern tensions today. Offered as needed. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 345 - Modern Latin America (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Surveys the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Latin America from the beginning of the independence period to the present. Spring semester. Fee. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 390 - Special Topics in History (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Explores various topics in history, such as African American History and Topics in Women’s History. Spring semester. Repeatable for credit. Fee may be assessed for specific topics.

  
  • SHY 391 - Topics in 20th Century US History (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores a variety of selected topics in American history, from the era of Progressivism to the present day. Students explore topics or time periods in depth, master interpretations of the topic or era, and use primary sources and historical works to carry out guided research. Offered as needed. Repeatable for credit. Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): SHY 103  or SLA 201 .
  
  • SHY 392 - Topics in European History (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores a variety of selected topics in European history. Students explore topics or time periods in depth. They master interpretations of the topic or era and use primary sources and historical works to carry out guided research. Offered as needed. Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): SLA 200  and SLA 201 .
  
  • SHY 393 - American Medicine and Culture (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    The course will examine the interaction of American culture with American medical traditions from colonial times to the present. Spring semester, even-numbered years. Satisfies the U. S. Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SHY 394 - Topics in Global History (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Focuses on an area of global history that extends beyond the cultural “western world.” This may include regional histories, comparative history, or global history. Spring semester. Repeatable for credit. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): SEL 106  or SEL 107 .
  
  • SHY 405 - Research Seminar (History)

    3 Credit(s)

    Students read historical works related to the course theme and go through the steps of developing and carrying out a research project in a topic related to the course theme. Fall semester.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credits upper-level history coursework.
  
  • SHY 410 - Independent Study (History)

    Variable Credit(s)

    The independent study in history allows students the opportunity to pursue special interests in history by concentration on an epoch, area, or problem outside the realm of the organized history curriculum. Specific content is arranged between student and instructor. Repeatable for credit. Permission required.

  
  • SHY 420 - Field Work (History)

    Variable Credit(s)

    By arrangement. Repeatable for credit. Permission required.

  
  • SHY 430 - Internship (History)

    Variable Credit(s)

    By arrangement. Repeatable for credit. Permission required.


International Studies

  
  • SIS 390 - Special Topics: International Study (International Studies)

    Variable Credit(s)

    Explores specific topics in global systems and international studies. The course may deal in depth with critical issues within the field or with current topics of interest and importance. Offered as needed. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SIS 400 - International Studies Project (International Studies)

    3 Credit(s)

    The focus of the project is on a significant topic determined by the student in consultation with the instructor. Offered as needed.

  
  • SIS 410 - Independent Study (International Studies)

    Variable Credit(s)

    Taught by arrangement with professor. Permission required.


Italian

  
  • SIT 100 - Elementary Italian Language I (Italian)

    3 Credit(s)

    An introductory course for basic comprehension and communication in Italian. Coordinates the study of language with culture through the use of video, magazines, television, and the Internet. Assumes little or no prior knowledge of the language. Fall semester. Fee.

  
  • SIT 105 - Elementary Italian Language II (Italian)

    3 Credit(s)

    A college level intensive language course that emphasizes development of communication and writing skills in Italian. Spring semester. Fee. Satisfies the Language Study requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): SIT 100  or 3 years prior study of the language.

Japanese

  
  • SJP 100 - Elementary Japanese Lang & Cult I (Japanese)

    3 Credit(s)

    An introductory course for basic comprehension and communication in Japanese. Coordinates the study of language with culture through the use of video, magazines, and television. Assumes little or no prior knowledge of the language. Fall and spring semesters. Offered online.

  
  • SJP 105 - Elementary Japanese Lang & Cult II (Japanese)

    3 Credit(s)

    A college-level intensive course which develops communication skills in everyday-life situations. Includes videos and readings in cultural and literary material. Fall and spring semesters. Offered online. Satisfies the Language Study requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): SJP100 or prior knowledge of the language.
  
  • SJP 205 - Intermediate Japanese Lang & Cult I (Japanese)

    3 Credit(s)

    Development of narrative and conversational skills and proficiency-oriented problem-solving. Fall and spring semesters. Offered online. Satisfies the Language Study requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): SJP 105  or minimum 3-4 years of high school Japanese.
  
  • SJP 210 - Intermediate Japanese Lang &Cult II (Japanese)

    3 Credit(s)

    Study of the current and historic cultural trends in Japan. Specialized uses of grammar. Develops idiomatic use of the language. Fall and spring semesters. Offered online.

    Prerequisite(s): SJP 205 .

Liberal Arts Curriculum

  
  • SLA 095 - Sophomore Professional Development Summit (Liberal Arts Curriculum)

    0 Credit(s)

    The Sophomore Professional Development Summit is a required one-day event that provides sophomore level students an opportunity to engage in career-readiness activities to maximize their experiential learning opportunities.  Students will be able to explore their professional interests through engaging presentations and conversations with faculty, staff, alumni, and upperclassmen. Spring semester. Pass/fail.

  
  • SLA 100 - Basic Composition (Liberal Arts Curriculum)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course teaches students the basic writing skills needed for college success, including grammar and composition. Students practice sentence construction (in the context of short writing assignments), paragraph construction, and the organization of ideas. They build on these basic skills by planning, writing, and revising short essays and experiencing writing as a multi-step process. The course also teaches several types of, purposes of, and audiences for general essays. Offered through the College in High School program. Fall and spring semesters.

  
  • SLA 102 - Connections (Liberal Arts Curriculum)

    1 Credit(s)

    Component of first year experience; incorporates academic strategies and orientation to college life and resources. Any student who does not earn a grade of C- or better in SLA102 must repeat the course in the next semester. Fall and spring semesters. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum for all students who enter as freshmen.

    Corequisite(s): SEL 105  or SEL 107 .
  
  • SLA 150 - Faith, Religion, & Society (Liberal Arts Curriculum)

    3 Credit(s)

    An exploration of the foundational roles of faith and spirituality in human growth and development and in the shaping of human cultures. Opportunity to engage with the spiritual traditions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This course is strongly recommended for the first semester of enrollment. Fall and spring semesters, J-Term. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fee.

  
  • SLA 200 - Western Cultural Traditions I (Liberal Arts Curriculum)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to the heritage and culture of the West by providing an overview of ancient, medieval, and early modern eras. Fall, summer, and ADP session 3. Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SLA 201 - Western Cultural Traditions II (Liberal Arts Curriculum)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines cultural, social, and political developments in Europe from 1600 to the present. Spring, summer, and ADP session 4. Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SLA 400 - Senior Integrative Seminar (Liberal Arts Curriculum)

    3 Credit(s)

    A capstone seminar which provides students an opportunity to examine personal values in relationship to society. Students reflect on their discipline, pursuit of knowledge, and personal life philosophy. Fall, spring, and summer, J-Term. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Seniors only.

  
  • SLA 410 - Independent Study (Liberal Arts Curriculum)

    Variable Credit(s)

    Taught by arrangement with professor. Repeatable for credit. Permission required.

  
  • SLA 430 - Internship for First-Year Tutor (Liberal Arts Curriculum)

    0-3 Credit(s)

    An educationally-directed learning experience in which the student assists both the instructor and the students. The experience is directed toward an understanding and application of developmental theory especially as it applies to cognitive stages of development in first-year college students. Repeatable for credit. Permission required. Pass/Fail only.


Latin

  
  • SLT 100 - Ele. Latin Language & Culture I (Latin)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course enables students to develop their Latin vocabulary and grammatical skills through diligent and constant study. It also helps develop reading, listening, and writing skills. Finally, the course provides an opportunity for students to study the many aspects of the ancient Roman world (classical, ecclesiastical) and how it has affected the modern world. Fall semester.

  
  • SLT 105 - Ele. Latin Language & Culture II (Latin)

    3 Credit(s)

    Students continue to develop vocabulary and grammatical skills through study and translation and reading, listening, and writing skills on the next level along with a deep awareness of the Roman (classical and ecclesiastical) world. Fall and spring semesters.

    Prerequisite(s): SLT 100  or prior knowledge of the language.
  
  • SLT 200 - Introduction to Latin Literature (Latin)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides students an opportunity to read a wide variety of Latin authors. A deep awareness of the Roman (classical and ecclesiastical) world is also developed.

  
  • SLT 202 - Vergil (Latin)

    3 Credit(s)

    Students read and interpret the works of Vergil.


Mathematics

  
  • SMA 100 - Structure of the Number System 1 (Mathematics)

    3 Credit(s)

    Topics include problem-solving, set theory, number theory, numeration systems, and algebra review. Particular emphasis is placed on the successive development of real numbers and the employment of electronic resources. The first course in a sequence of two mathematics courses designed for students who are pursuing teacher certification in areas other than secondary mathematics. Fall and spring semesters.

    Prerequisite(s): This course requires a working knowledge of elementary algebra.
  
  • SMA 102 - Structure of the Number System 2 (Mathematics)

    3 Credit(s)

    Topics include geometry, counting methods, probability, statistics, logic, and consumer mathematics. Particular emphasis is placed on problem-solving strategies and the employment of electronic resources. The second course in a sequence of two mathematics courses designed for students who are pursuing teacher certification in areas other than secondary mathematics. Fall and spring semesters. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): SMA 100 .
  
  • SMA 103 - College Algebra (Mathematics)

    3 Credit(s)

    A study of basic algebraic skills and additional algebraic topics including (but not limited to) real numbers, rational numbers, and radicals; systems of linear equations; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions and equations; and complex numbers. Offered as needed. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): This course requires a working knowledge of elementary algebra.
  
  • SMA 104 - Make Money Matter (Mathematics)

    3 Credit(s)

    Through the use of quantitative skills and critical thinking case studies, students develop personal financial competency. Includes financial goals and approaches to spending, saving, protecting, and investing financial resources to use now and in the future. Offered as needed. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SMA 105 - Contemporary Mathematics (Mathematics)

    3 Credit(s)

    Designed to address problem-solving methods and modeling through a variety of topics. Offered as needed. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): This course requires a working knowledge of elementary algebra.
  
  • SMA 106 - Mathematics of Games (Mathematics)

    3 Credit(s)

    A study of strategies; basic probability, logic, and decision trees; non-random games, random games, and games with incomplete information. Offered as needed. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): This course requires a working knowledge of elementary algebra.
  
  • SMA 107 - Math for Managerial Sciences (Mathematics)

    3 Credit(s)

    Required for business administration and other specified majors. Topics include the analytic geometry of algebraic functions, exponential and logarithmic models, systems of linear equations, and linear programming. Fall and spring semesters. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): This course requires a working knowledge of intermediate algebra.
  
  • SMA 108 - Applied Calculus-Business & Acct. (Mathematics)

    4 Credit(s)

    Concepts and techniques of differential calculus, including polynomials, exponential functions, and logarithms. Concepts and techniques of integral calculus. Multivariate calculus. Applications to business. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.

    Prerequisite(s): SMA 107 .
  
  • SMA 109 - Algebra and Its History (Mathematics)

    3 Credit(s)

    An elementary mathematics course that focuses on the problems that developed into algebra, and why modern math is the way it is. The course will cover computation, elementary geometry (both construction and mensuration), the solving of algebraic equations, and the formulas for solutions to polynomial equations. This course requires a working knowledge of elementary algebra. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SMA 120 - Precalculus (Mathematics)

    4 Credit(s)

    A study of elementary functions, their graphs, and applications, including polynomial, rational, algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Calculator required. Fall semester. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): This course requires a working knowledge of intermediate algebra.
  
  • SMA 130 - Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry (Mathematics)

    4 Credit(s)

    Real numbers, sets, relations, and functions. The calculus of one variable. Fall and spring semesters. Calculator required. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
  
  • SMA 140 - Calculus 2 (Mathematics)

    4 Credit(s)

    Continuation of SMA 130 . The calculus of one variable with applications, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and infinite sequences and series. Fall semester.

    Prerequisite(s): SMA 130 .
  
  • SMA 200 - Calculus 3 (Mathematics)

    4 Credit(s)

    A continuation of SMA 140 . The calculus of several variables; two- and three-dimensional vector space; vector calculus; Green’s, Gauss’, and Stokes’ Theorems and the Divergence Theorem. Spring semester.

    Prerequisite(s): SMA 140 .
  
  • SMA 205 - Discrete Mathematics (Mathematics)

    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to sets, logic, methods of proof, and combinatorics. Spring semester.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): SMA 130 .
 

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