ACC 210 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I / 3 credits

The course has been designed to develop an understanding of the accounting process. The focus is on learning the mechanics of record keeping and preparation of financial statements as well as the basic theory underlying collection and presentation of financial data of a firm.

ACC 211 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II / 3 credits

The course builds on ACC 210 as the student is carried through the breadth of the accounting discipline. Emphasis is placed on learning to apply accounting principles to partnerships and corporations. The course also introduces the students to cost accounting and managerial uses of accounting data. Prerequisite: ACC 210.

ACC 300 ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS / 3 credits

The course teaches the student how to analyze the flow of transactions within a firm so as to enable him or her to do the following tasks: system review, system designing, system installation, and audit control. Study of both manual and computerized accounting systems is emphasized. Students are required to work on a systems project involving a business or a non-business institution. Prerequisite: ACC 211.

ACC 301 BUSINESS LAW / 3 credits

The course provides a systematic analysis of the legal concepts which apply to business organizations, legal rights and remedies, secured transactions, commercial papers, property, bankruptcy, etc. Prerequisite: ACC 211.

ACC 320 COST ACCOUNTING / 3 credits

The course deals with techniques of data accumulation, analysis, and control in a manufacturing environment. The usefulness of cost data in pricing, income determination, and managerial decision-making is emphasized. Prerequisite: ACC 211.

ACC 325 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING / 3 credits

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to the use of accounting data to facilitate the managerial functions of planning, coordination, and control. The course is suitable for concentrants and non-concentrants. Prerequisite: ACC 211.

ACC 330 & 331 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I & II / 3 credits each The objective of this sequence of courses is the study of accounting principles and practices as they apply to corporate financial reporting. The theory underlying such principles and practices is especially emphasized. Students are required to write a term paper in each course or write an extended term paper over the two course sequence. Prerequisite: ACC 211.

ACC 340 INCOME TAX I / 3 credits

The course involves the study of federal income tax regulations as they relate to the income of individuals. Prerequisite: ACC 331 or consent of instructor.

ACC 410 AUDITING / 3 credits

The course deals with the principles and procedures of public auditing, preparation of audit reports, and the observance of professional ethics by accountants. Prerequisite: ACC 331.

ACC 420 ADVANCED COST ACCOUNTING / 3 credits

The course builds upon ACC 320 and includes such topics as comprehensive budgeting, profitability analysis, differential cost analysis, transfer pricing, capital budgeting, and linear programming. Prerequisite: ACC 320.

ACC 440 INCOME TAX II / 3 credits

The course involves study of the Federal Tax Regulations pertaining to corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. Prerequisite: ACC 340.

ACC 445 GOVERNMENTAL/NON-PROFIT ACCOUNTING / 3 credits This course deals with the application of accounting principles to governmental units and non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: ACC 331.

ACC 490 SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING / 3 credits

Selected topics in accounting will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of the instructor.

Anthropology

ANT 101 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY / 3 credits Examination of human behavior in a cultural context, with emphasis on evolution of societies from hunting-gathering to technological economics in terms of language, religion, politics, warfare, and family. Focuses on data from several different tribal societies.

ANT 208 ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION / 3 credits

Examination of content of, and analytical approaches to, humanity’s oldest religions, with attention to contemporary adaptations of them. Prerequisite: ANT 101. (Same as RPH 208)

ANT 215 FIELD RESEARCH METHODS IN SOUTHERN FOLK CULTURE / 3 credits An interdisciplinary field course focusing on methods of studying and interpreting vernacular culture, using the American South as a “laboratory.” Students will work, and on occasion live, in areas under study. (Same as HIS 215.)

ANT 250 NATIVE AMERICAN LIFE IN THE SOUTHEAST / 3 credits Since the Removal of the 19th century, the Native Americans of the old Southeast have been centered in Oklahoma, but the resources for understanding their culture and history over the millennia in the Southeast are great. This course focuses on the uses of anthropology, ethnohistory, and history to bring to life an important part of early America. Prerequisite: ANT 101.

ANT 270 TOPICS IN CULTURAL STUDIES / 3 credits

This is a general course whose content changes from year to year, but always focuses on cultural issues related to faculty research interests. In recent years, for example, the course has been entitled “In Search of DeSoto” and has been used to examine contemporary research on the route of the 16th-century explorer through the Southeast. Closer study of particular portions of the route, especially in Arkansas, gives insights into ethnography of the Southeastern peoples, and attention to the Spaniards opens questions of the nature of 16th-century European life, ethics, and documents.

ANT 280/281 PREHISTORY AND HISTORY OF YUCATÁN / 2 or 3 credits Among Mexican culture areas, Yucatán is one of the simpler ones, in that it consists almost entirely of Mayas and, after the Spanish conquest, mestizos. This course introduces students to contemporary understandings of the ancient Maya civilization and traces the changes in Yucatecan life since the conquest. Students in 281 conclude the course with a two-week trip to Yucatán in which they visit at least eight archaeological sites. Prerequisites: ANT 101 and permission of instructor. Priority in 281 will be given to anthropology minors.

ANT 301 MATERIAL CULTURE / 3 credits

The artifacts of daily life, when studied properly, are much more than things — they are pathways to understanding the lives of the people who made and used them, as well as culture itself. Thus these artifacts are known as “material culture” or “folklife.” This course offers students an opportunity to see objects in depth, from hand-crafted household items to log houses. Cultures examined range from Africa to the Ozarks. A student research paper will be required.

Art

ART 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE VISUAL ARTS / 3 credits

This course directs the students to an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts — especially drawing, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Students will learn to analyze art works in regard to their design elements and principles, as well as in the context of certain art movements.

ART 222 THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN / 3 credits

An art course dealing with multiple views and non-illusory depth in space. In this study, art objects are constructed and examined for their aesthetic appeal; their form in space, considering both positive and negative use; and their adherence to the general elements and principles of design.

ART 231 BASIC DRAWING / 3 credits

Line, value, and perspective; familiarization with pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and wash techniques.

ART 232, 332, PAINTING / 3 credits each

Studies in black and white, value, and color; an introduction to textural considerations; serial production.

ART 233, 333, PRINTMAKING / 3 credits each

Studio applications of relief printing techniques: lino-cut, woodcut and wood engraving. Black and white and registration color printing.

ART 234, 334, SCULPTURE / 3 credits each

Modeling and fabrication in three dimensional and relief presentation; an introduction to materials and tools.

ART 235 TOPICS IN ART / 3 credits

Selected areas and periods of art history, with detailed looks at artists, their works, and the forces influencing those works.

ART 300 WESTERN ART HISTORY / 3 credits

Survey of Western art history from the Greeks to the early Renaissance, with an emphasis upon recognizing style in context. This study will focus on the architecture, painting, drawing, and sculpture, with some attention given to the minor arts.

ART 310 HISTORY OF MODERN ART / 3 credits

This course focuses on the modern art movement from Romanticism to Abstract Expressionism (approx. 1800-1960). This time period saw revolutions in many areas — social, political, scientific and technological, cultural, and religious. This was also a time of artistic revolution, expressing a visual profile of turbulent times. The study will mainly include painting, sculpture and architecture, but also some minor arts. Special emphasis will be given to the artist as a personality dominating the era.

ART 320 BASIC DESIGN / 3 credits

Study and practice of the principles of design.

ART 331 ADVANCED DRAWING / 3 credits

This is an embellishment of ART 231, with special emphasis placed on the development of a personal creative style. Important aspects of this course include expressive interpretation of subject and medium and a strong figurative component. Prerequisite: ART 231 or consent of instructor.

ART 401 SENIOR PROJECT / 4 credits

The senior art project is an independent project designed and executed under the supervision of the art faculty. It might be a single major work or an exhibition of works in the visual arts.

ART 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / variable credit

Biology

BIO 100 BIOLOGY IN CONTEXT / 4 credits

An in-depth study of a current topic in biology such as biotechnology, ecology, or human biology. Cannot be counted toward Biology major.

BIO 110 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I / 4 credits

Integrated principles of biology emphasizing the diversity of organisms in the world, their evolution, and their interactions with each other and the environment.

BIO 112 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II / 4 credits

Integrated principles of biology emphasizing molecular and cellular aspects of organisms, genetics, and organismal homeostatic mechanisms. Prerequisite: BIO 110 or permission of instructor.

BIO 220 GENERAL BOTANY / 4 credits

Emphasis on structure and life processes of plants with introduction to plant genetics, development, physiology, evolution, and distribution. Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission of the instructor.

BIO 222 ZOOLOGY / 4 credits

Survey of the phyla from Protista through Animalia. Emphasis on the evolution, morphology, identification, and life histories of these organisms. Prerequisite BIO 112, CHM 120, or permission of the instructor.

BIO 250 CELL BIOLOGY / 4 credits

A detailed introduction to subcellular and cellular structure and physiology. Topics include membrane structure and function, bioenergetics, transport mechanisms, and intercellular communication. Prerequisite: BIO 112, CHM 120, or permission of instructor..

BIO 252 GENETICS / 4 credits

An examination of the principles of inheritance and the structure, function, and regulation of genetic material in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Prerequisite: BIO 250.

BIO 260 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I / 4 credits

First of a two-part sequence in human anatomy and physiology. Cannot be counted toward biology major.

BIO 262 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II / 4 credits

Second of a two-part sequence dealing with the structure and function of the human body. Cannot be counted toward biology major.

BIO 340 ECOLOGY / 4 credits

Introduction to relationships between biota and their environment, with emphasis on limiting factors, competition, coevolution, energy flow, and population dynamics. (One required Saturday field trip will be required.) Prerequisite: BIO 110, CHM 120, or permission of instructor.

BIO 344 AQUATIC ECOLOGY / 4 credits

A study of basic principles and concepts of aquatic ecology. Emphasis will be placed on the interactions of aquatic organisms with each other and with their abiotic environment. Various aquatic systems in the area will be examined. Prerequisite: BIO 340 or permission of instructor.

BIO 350 INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY / 4 credits

Structure, biochemistry, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms, with an emphasis on bacteria. Prerequisite: BIO 252, CHM 120, or permission of instructor.

BIO 352 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY / 4 credits

In-depth study of the structure and regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes. Emphasis on recombinant DNA techniques and applications. Prerequisite: BIO 252.

BIO 360 COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY / 4 credits

An in-depth study of the physiological systems that maintain homeostasis in animals. Emphasis on the design and functioning of these systems in different animals in response to the environmental pressures they face. Prerequisite: BIO 250, CHM 120, or permission of the instructor.

BIO 364 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY / 4 credits

Study of the major processes which lead to form and function in multicellular organisms. Prerequisite: BIO 252 or permission of instructor.

BIO 366 HISTOLOGY / 4 credits

A study of the microscopic structure of animal tissues and organs. Prerequisite: BIO 252 or permission of instructor.

BIO 380 DIRECTED RESEARCH / variable credit

Independent research in approved areas of biology. Under direction of faculty, the student will define, design, and complete an original research project. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

BIO 442 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY / 3 credits

Advanced study in a specific area of biology. The course content and structure will vary according to the interests of the instructor. Lecture, laboratory, and field work may be included. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

BIO 470 DIRECTED STUDY / variable credit

Independent study ina a specific area of biology under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Business

BUS 150 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS / 3 credits An introduction to microcomputers with emphasis on application software intended for students with little or no experience with computers. Provides hands-on experience using the application software and programming using the BASIC programming language.

BUS 160 INTRODUCTORY TOPICS IN MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT / 3 credits Various introductory topics appropriate to the needs of a student interested in investigating manufacturing management. This is an occasional offering with topics announced at the time of the offering.

BUS 210 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT / 3 credits

The course is designed to provide a foundation of effective management techniques for achieving organizational objectives in business, non-profit institutions, and government agencies. Emphasis is placed on the four basic functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and control.

BUS 300 LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS / 3 credits

A study of the principles, trends and processes in regulating business activities. The course is designed to provide a basic appreciation of the relationship between the law and society. Prerequisite: BUS 210.

BUS 306 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING / 3 credits

A basic survey of activities involved in the sale of products to consumer and industrial markets. Topics include pricing, product development, promotion, distribution, and environmental forces which affect marketing. Prerequisite: ECO 101.

BUS 310 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR / 3 credits

An introduction to consumer behavior as it affects an organization’s marketing strategy and policy decisions. The course offers a consumer perspective on marketing activities with emphasis on basic psychological, social, cultural, and situational influences. Prerequisite: BUS 306.

BUS 313 INDUSTRIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY / 3 credits The study of applications of psychology to industry and other organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 210.

BUS 315 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR / 3 credits

An introduction to management of individuals and small groups in the work place. The course studies the basic theory of behavior within organizations, including topics such as the dynamics of small groups, informal structures within an organization, and the significance of the social environment. Based on this theoretical foundation, students then investigate various policies and techniques which may enable the manager to promote desired behavior or to resolve human relations conflicts. Prerequisite: BUS 210 or PSY 101.

BUS 323 STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS TO BUSINESS DECISION MAKING / 3 credits The aim of this course is to provide a student with the necessary background to run a statistical project from the data collection stage through analysis and interpretation of results. Emphasis is placed on statistical inference and regression analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 205 or MTH 210.

BUS 325 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT / 3 credits

The course covers techniques and procedures relating to the design of operations planning and control, quality control, inventory management, maintenance management and product planning systems. Prerequisites: BUS 210 and 323.

BUS 360 TOPICS IN MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT / 3 credits Various intermediate-level topics appropriate to the needs of students having a definite interest in the management of manufacturing enterprise. This is an occasional offering with topics announced at the time of the offering.

BUS 375 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT / 3 credits

This course is designed to study the process of managing human resources to achieve organizational objectives. It provides a foundation in the process of personnel selection, development, and maintenance, as well as considering the activities of unions and other employee organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 315.

BUS 402 MARKETING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS / 3 credits A study of how marketing information systems and marketing research are used as decision-making tools by management. Students get actual experience in research design, questionnaire construction, sampling, data processing, quantitative analysis, and research applications. Prerequisite: BUS 306 and BUS 323.

BUS 410 ORGANIZATION THEORY / 3 credits

The purpose of this course is to study the organization holistically, focusing on the major determinants of organizational effectiveness. Students are required to write a term paper as part of the requirements for this course. Prerequisite: BUS 210.

BUS 430 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS / 3 credits

An overview of international trade including the many types of institutions whose business activities take place in more than one country. Emphasis is placed on gaining an international perspective of cultural dynamics, business practices, political and legal environments, and strategy for global markets. Prerequisite: BUS 306.

BUS 440 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / 3 credits

This course is designed to acquaint the student with all of the activities involved in the planning, establishment, and management of a small business. Students write a project report as a part of the requirements for this course. Senior status in the Business and Economics Division is required for enrollment in this course.

BUS 445 FIELD STUDY IN SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / 1-3 credits This course is designed to expose the students to real business situations by serving as consultants to small business owners in the region. Students will learn first hand the problems and opportunities of small business management by assisting local business-people with actual accounting, marketing, and management needs. Students will prepare a case report at the end of the semester containing their findings and recommendations. Prerequisite: BUS 440 or consent of the instructor.

BUS 450 INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT / 3 credits

The purpose of this course is to expose students to real life managerial situations. Students will be placed with local business firms in a “shadow” program to serve as the understudy of a business manager. A project report is required. Senior status in the Business and Economics Division is required for enrollment in this course.

BUS 460 ISSUES IN MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT / 3 credits Various issues are treated at a level appropriate to advanced students and to upper-level manufacturing managers. Issues announced at the time of offering.

BUS 470 TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / 3 credits Concentrated study of selected topics such as compensation, staffing, negotiation and conflict management, or organizational development. Prerequisites: BUS 210, 306, ECO 102.

BUS 490 SENIOR SEMINAR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / 3 credits Problems involved in the formation of consistent business policies and maintenance of an efficient organization. Case studies and computer simulations used as a basis for discussion and preparation of reports which call for executive decision making. The role of ethics in business decision making is emphasized. Prerequisite: For majors in their final spring semester.

Chemistry

CHM 100 CHEMISTRY IN CONTEXT / 3 credits

An introduction to chemistry for non-scientists designed to develop clear-thinking citizens able to understand the complex scientific and technological challenges facing humankind. Fundamental concepts and theoretical constructs needed to understand the chemistry of environmental and other societal problems will be presented. Students will confront, and develop a basis for establishing a position on, controversial environmental issues.

CHM 101 CHEMISTRY IN CONTEXT LABORATORY / 1 credit Experimental methods to accomplish the objective of CHM 100 with an emphasis on designing experimental systems, thinking about and interpreting the experimental results and clearly communicating conclusions to the thought-provoking questions posed by the experiments. Some experiments are designed to simulate the problem-solving that occurs in a scientific laboratory because there are no instructions, procedures or data sheets. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 100.

CHM 110 INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY / 3 credits Fundamental concepts of chemistry, including stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties, energetics, and chemical reactivity and descriptive chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: MTH 101 and high school chemistry or permission of the instructor.

CHM 111 INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY / 1 credit Experimental techniques for CHM 110. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 110.

CHM 120 INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY / 3 credits Fundamental concepts including the behavior of matter, solutions, acids and bases, molecular and ionic equilibria, electrochemistry, and kinetics. Prerequisite: CHM 110, 111.

CHM 121 INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY / 1 credit Experimental techniques for CHM 120. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 120.

CHM 210, 220 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I & II / 6 credits

Study of compounds of carbon. Fundamental types of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, their structure, nomenclature, preparations, reactions, and practical applications. Prerequisite for 210: CHM 120. Prerequisite for 220: CHM 210.

CHM 211, 221 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I & II LABORATORY / 2 credits Experimental techniques for CHM 210 and 220. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 210, 220.

CHM 224 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS / 4 credits

Fundamental principles and laboratory techniques of quantitative analytical chemistry. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 110, 111, 120, 121.

CHM 280 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL RESEARCH / variable credit An introduction to independent research including literature searches, experimental methods and proper recording and reporting of experimental results. Prerequisites: CHM 110 and permission of instructor.

CHM 302 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS /4 credits

Theory, operation and application of various instruments used in the chemical laboratory. Topics to be included are infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, spectrophotofluorometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy, emission spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 120.

CHM 304 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY / 4 credits

The chemistry involved in studying the environment. Topics to be included are toxicology, common pollutants, sampling for pollutants in air and water, and techniques used in analysis. Includes lectures, demonstrations, laboratory experiments, and field work. Prerequisite: CHM 110.

CHM 350, 360 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I & II / 6 credits

An introduction to theoretical chemistry including thermodynamics, phase equilibria, chemical kinetics, spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics, and quantum theory. Corequisite: CHM 351, 361. Prerequisites for CHM 350: CHM 120, MTH 220, and PHY 220 or PHY 240. Prerequisite for CHM 360: CHM 350.

CHM 351, 361 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I and II LABORATORY / 2 credits Experimental techniques for CHM 350 and 360. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 350, 360.

CHM 355 CHEMISTRY SEMINAR / 1 credit

Students will be asked to present results of their research or to select a thematic topic of current interest. A formal paper and an oral presentation are required.

CHM 356 BIOCHEMISTRY / 3 credits

Chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and lipids. Prerequisite: CHM 220, or permission of instructor. (Same as BIO 356.)

CHM 357 BIOCHEMISTRY LAB / 1 credit

Laboratory techniques for CHM 356. Corequisite: CHM 356. (Same as BIO 357)

CHM 413 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY / 3 credits

Quantum theory, electronic structure, chemical bonding, the periodic table and periodic properties, crystalline structure, coordination chemistry, inorganic stereochemistry, and some descriptive chemistry of the elements, particularly of the transition metals. Prerequisite: CHM 120.

CHM 420 BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ 3 credits

This course will examine the organic chemistry of various biological processes. Topics to be discussed include enzymatic transformations, molecular recognition, and mechanisms of drug action. Prerequisite: CHM 220.

CHM 424 ORGANIC SYNTHESIS / 3 credits

Selection and planning of multistep organic synthesis. Modern synthetic, separation, and characterization methods are utilized in the laboratory. Prerequisite: CHM 221.

CHM 450 DIRECTED STUDY / variable credit

Individual work on special topics in chemistry.

CHM 480 DIRECTED RESEARCH / variable credit

Independent research to acquaint the student with the methods and techniques of chemical research. Prerequisite: CHM 220.

CSC 240 PROGRAMMING WITH BASIC / 3 credits

Computer problem solving and programming course using BASIC as the vehicle language. Emphasizes structured programming techniques. Prerequisite: MTH 101 proficiency.

CSC 275 INTRODUCTION TO C/C++ / 3 credits

An introduction to structured programming using C/C++. Topics include user defined types, arrays, records, files and sets. Prerequisite: MTH 101 proficiency. (Fall)

CSC 375 DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS / 3 credits Introduction to abstract data structures, their properties and operations, including lists, trees and hash tables. Includes analysis of correctness and complexity of selected algorithms. Prerequisite: CSC 275. (Spring, odd years)

CSC 385 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE AND COMPUTER ORGANIZATION / 3 credits Introduction to computer organization, machine language programming and assembly language programming techniques. Prerequisite: CSC 240 or CSC 275. (fall, odd years)

CSC 425 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE / 3 credits Introduction to the mathematical analysis of computer algorithms, including correctness and complexity, Big-Oh notation, and recurrence relations. Introduction to NP complete problems. Also, introduction to mathematical topics as they relate to computer science, such as graph theory, finite state automata, techniques of enumeration, grammars and formal proofs. Prerequisite: CSC 375 and MTH 210, or permission of instructor. (Spring, even years)

CSC 445 SPECIAL TOPICS / 3 credits

This course explores one or more advanced undergraduate topics in computer science not included in the list of courses in the Catalog. The course name and the appropriate prerequisites will be announced well in advance. (Spring, odd years)

CSC 450 DIRECTED STUDY / variable credit

Individual work on special topics in Computer Science. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Cross Disciplines

CRD 100 BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT / l credit

Becoming a Master Student is a course designed to increase a student’s success in college by assisting the student in obtaining skills necessary to reach his/her educational objectives. Topics in this course include time planning, test-taking, communication skills, study techniques, question-asking skills, library use, and personal issues that face many college students.

ECO 100 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT / 1 credit

An introduction to the stock, bond, and commodities markets. Students manage an investment fund of approximately $20,000. Real purchases and sales are made and real profits/losses result. Tools of market analysis are taught. Students may enroll in this course a maximum of three times, earning 3 credits. Second- and third-time enrollees are used as mentors helping first-time enrollees. Graded on Pass/Fail basis.

ECO 101 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I / 3 credits

An introduction to economics, based on supply and demand analysis. The course examines the price system as a means of organizing economic activity and considers the role of government in the economy. For individual markets, the topics include the theory of the competitive firm, the effects of monopoly, and the distribution of income. To look at the national economy, the course uses aggregate demand and aggregate supply to investigate business cycles and policy options. International trade and finance are also considered. Prerequisite: Core math proficiency.

ECO 102 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II / 3 credits

This course extends the study begun in ECO 101 by exploring the theoretical underpinnings of supply and demand at both the individual market level and the aggregated national level. The additional microeconomic topics (consumer theory, production, costs, and imperfect competition) provide a foundation for further study of monetary theory and the Classical, Keynesian, and Rational Expectations models of macroeconomics. Growth and development are also included. Prerequisite: ECO 101.

ECO 200 SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE ECONOMY / 3 credits This course examines the interrelationships between economics, sociology, politics, history, and anthropology. Topics include the industrial revolution, social systems theory, social stratification theory, the impact of technology, public choice analysis, the role of ideology and the evolution of government policy towards the economy. The economy is studied as a component of society rather than as a separate entity.

ECO 201 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS / 3 credits

An introduction to supply and demand, to the principles of money and banking, to the major explanations of economic growth and development, and to the causes of inflation and unemployment and the role of government in the control of these problems.

ECO 202 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS / 3 credits

An introduction to the price system as a means of organizing economic activity. Emphasis is placed on the manner in which individuals and firms react to changes in prices. Attention is also given to the role of government in the market.

ECO 301 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS / 3 credits

A higher-level treatment of topics introduced in Economics 201. Emphasis on the causes of changes in the level of consumer spending and business investment, and on the role of money and government policy in the determination of the level of economic activity and employment. Some discussion of issues relating to international trade. Prerequisite: ECO 102 or 201-202, MTH 205 (or equivalent mathematical preparation).

ECO 302 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS / 3 credits

A careful analysis of consumer behavior, production costs, and firm behavior, including methods for assessing market outcomes. The analysis includes theoretical study of processes underlying market activity and applications of the theory to real problems. Prerequisite: ECO 102 or 201-202, MTH 205 or MTH 210.

ECO 304 AMERICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY / 3 credits

A study of the development of the American economy with an emphasis on the changing structure, institutional pattern, and output mix of the country. Various theories concerning economic growth and development are used as a means of identifying and understanding the major forces at work in the country’s evolution from colonial times through to the Great Depression. Prerequisite: ECO 101 or 201-202.

ECO 310 MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS / 3 credits

The use of mathematical techniques to solve complex economic problems. Prerequisite: ECO 301 or 302, MTH 205 or MTH 210.

ECO 320 CORPORATE FINANCE I / 3 credits

A study of the basic concepts and analytical tools necessary to financial decision-making. Specific topics include analysis of financial statements, sales and cost forecasting, development of short-run operating budgets, sources and uses of funds analysis, capital budgeting, and the application of microeconomic theory to all areas of financial management. Prerequisite: ACC 211, ECO 102 or 202.

ECO 330 CORPORATE FINANCE II / 3 credits

A review and extension of material introduced in Corporate Finance I. Using the case method, computer simulations and spreadsheet applications, students work in teams to further their understanding of financial systems analysis and to develop their abilities in the area of technical report writing. Prerequisite: ECO 320.

ECO 370 POLITICAL ECONOMY OF PUBLIC ISSUES / 3 credits Each year topics of current public debate and interest in which both governmental and economic forces and interests are joined are used as the basis for discussion and for student research. Students present their research to the class and write a major paper. Prerequisite: ECO 102 or consent of instructor. Same as POL 370.

ECO 390 MONEY AND BANKING/ 3 credits

An examination of the U.S. banking system and of financial markets. In addition, students consider the role of money in determining national income and prices, as well as the opportunities for monetary policy to stabilize the economy. Prerequisite: ECO 102.

ECO 400 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS/ 3 credits

Economics theories, concepts, tools, and methods relevant to a broad cross section of decisions within the business firm; analysis of topics such as demand, cost, and capital budgeting; and model construction relating to possible interrelationships between price policy, costs, marketing and promotional outlays, operating budgets, and financing. Prerequisite: ECO 320 or permission of the instructor.

ECO 405 GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF BUSINESS/ 3 credits An application of the economic theory of industries and markets to various methods of government regulation. Students examine both the legal foundation and the economic impact of market regulations as they investigate the application of antitrust policy, Federal Trade Commission regulation of competitive practices, regulation of natural monopoly, and regulation of social concerns like workplace safety or pollution. Prerequisite: ECO 302.

ECO 410 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS / 3 credits

The exploration of various theories of international trade and finance. Emphasis is placed on factors affecting trade and financial flows and the implications of trade policy on these flows. Prerequisites: ECO 102 or 201-202.

ECO 420 PUBLIC FINANCE / 3 credits

The study of the role of government in a predominantly market economy. Particular emphasis on how government borrowing, spending, taxing, and lending affect a nation’s economy. Prerequisite: ECO 102 or 201-202.

ECO 430 HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT / 3 credits

A study of the evolution of ideas central to economic theory and the development of the ideas currently accepted. Prerequisite: ECO 102 or 201-202.

ECO 450 TOPICS IN ECONOMICS / 3 credits

Concentrated study of a selected topic such as environmental economics, labor economics, or antitrust economics. Prerequisite: ECO 102 or 201-202.

EDU 200 MICROCOMPUTERS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION / 3 credits This course will concentrate on the importance of the computer in the contemporary school. Students will explore word processing, spreadsheets and databases as they relate to computer-assisted and computer-managed instruction. Software specifically designed for classroom use will be evaluated. Particular emphasis will be placed on the creative integration of computers in the elementary classroom.

EDU 201 EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN THE 20TH CENTURY / 3 credits Focus is on a historical and philosophical development of American education, including the movement of classical liberalism in the age of Jefferson through the development of modern liberalism in the 20th century. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills and on a sociological-anthropological interpretation of education vis-a-vis social inequality in American culture on the eve of the 21st century.

EDU 202 OVERVIEW OF TEACHING / 1 credit

This course is designed to provide practical experience and insights for students interested in exploring the possibility of a teaching career. Particularly, it is a concentrated 1-3 week observer/teacher aide experience in the elementary and/or secondary school. Course fulfills the observation requirement for EDU 101, and is a requirement for students who plan to enter the teacher education program. Prerequisite: EDU 201 or permission of the instructor.

EDU 290 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT / 3 credits This course focuses on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial developmental theories from conception through adolescence. Prerequisite: PSY 101.

EDU 300 HISTORY OF EDUCATIONAL THOUGHT / 3 credits This course will concentrate on a history of ideas in American culture. Particular reference will be given to influence of the following ideas on American education: the colonial religious mind, the mind of the American enlightenment, the mind of nineteenth-century democracy, the naturalistic mind, and the contemporary neo-democratic mind.

EDU 301 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION / 3 credits

This course will concentrate on the educational implications of five schools of philosophical thought. Particular emphasis will be placed on Plato’s idealism, Aristotle’s realism, Aquinas’ Christianity, Dewey’s pragmatism and Sartre’s existentialism. (Same as RPH 304)

EDU 304 PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO EDUCATION / 3 credits This course will concentrate on applying psychological theories related to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development to the learning environment of the school. The areas of learning, motivation, classroom management, and evaluation will be addressed. Special attention will also be given to applying current research on teaching exceptional children. Prerequisite: EDU 290.

EDU 306 THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARIA MONTESSORI I / 3 credits Students will read the original works of Maria Montessori and the criticisms of William Kirkpatrick. The political context in which Montessori lived and worked will be studied. An introduction to the art, architecture, music, and history of Italy will be included.

EDU 307 THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARIA MONTESSORI II / 1 credit In the study/travel portion of the course students will travel to Florence, immerse themselves in Italian culture, and visit Montessori schools.

EDU 311 GEOGRAPHY / 3 credits

A survey of geography including map study, continents, oceans, land forms, vegetation, climate, etc.

EDU 314 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY / 3 credits

An introductory course in human and cultural geography which emphasizes spatial and ecological components.

EDU 401 LANGUAGE ARTS/SOCIAL STUDIES/CHILDREN’S LITERATURE / 3 credits. Current practices and materials necessary for effective language arts and social studies instruction are studied. Special emphasis is placed on problems connected with the teaching of language arts and social studies, individualized and remedial techniques, whole language, literature-based instruction, and integration of language arts, children’s literature, and social studies in all areas of the curriculum. This course also establishes criteria for evaluation and selection of children’s literature as well as for development of an understanding of its historic role. The course emphasizes integrating children’s literature across the curriculum with an emphasis on understanding and appreciation of diversity. Curriculum development and thematic approaches will be emphasized. Field based, clinical experiences required. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC.

EDU 402 MATH/SCIENCE/READING / 3 credits

Current practices and materials necessary for effective math, science, and reading instruction are studied. The focus is on the structure and content of the curriculum in math, science, and reading in the elementary school. This course is based on an integrated approach to the study of the different disciplines. Curriculum development and thematic approaches will be emphasized. Field based, clinical experiences required. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC.

EDU 403 ART, MUSIC, CREATIVE DRAMA, MOVEMENT, PHYSICAL EDUCATION / 3 credits This course will focus on making the arts basic to education by exploring ways that the arts can be integrated throughout the curriculum and by providing opportunities for college students to become culturally aware. The goal is to design a program that prepares teachers who are in touch with their own creative capacities, have a personal appreciation of and commitment to the arts, recognize the importance of the creative process in the intellectual and aesthetic development of children, and have the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate learning experiences which reflect this understanding. Guest artists will be a major part of this course and will provide workshops and demonstrations for college students and public school personnel throughout the year. A physical education module will be incorporated into this class. Curriculum development and thematic approaches will be emphasized. Field based, clinical experiences required. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC.

EDU 404 METHODS OF INTEGRATING THE LIBERAL ARTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL / 1-3 credits This course will focus on writing and teaching integrated, thematic units. Subject matter will include incorporating the academic disciplines within language arts, including the humanities (English, foreign language, history, philosophy, politics); fine arts (art, music, theatre); social sciences (anthropology, economics, geography, psychology, sociology); mathematics (computer science, mathematics, physics); and science (biology, chemistry) into thematic units. Technology will be emphasized in the delivery of units of instruction. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC.

EDU 450, 451 DIRECTED STUDY / 1-3 credits

Directed individual study in an area accepted for teacher certification or professional growth. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC.

EDU 460 DIRECTED MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE / 1-3 credits Directed experience in an area accepted for teacher certification or professional growth. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC.

EDU 461 METHODS OF INTEGRATING THE LIBERAL ARTS INTO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / 1-3 credits This course focuses on methods of integrating the liberal arts at the early childhood level, particularly how to write and teach integrated, thematic units. Subject matter will be drawn from the following disciplines: Language arts,including English and foreign language, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills; social development, including psychology, history, geography, economics, sociology, philosophy, and anthropology; physical development, including physical education (gross and fine motor skills), biology (body awareness), fine arts (music, dance, theatre); mathematics and science. Technology will be emphasized in the delivery of units of instruction. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC.

EDU 471 METHODS OF INTEGRATING THE LIBERAL ARTS IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL: LANGUAGE ARTS, CHILDREN’S LITERATURE, SOCIAL STUDIES, ARTS / 3 credits Current practices and materials necessary for effective language arts and social studies instruction are studied. Special emphasis is placed on problems connected with the teaching of language arts and social studies, individualized and remedial techniques, whole language, literature-based instruction, and integration of language arts, children’s literature, and social studies in all areas of the curriculum. This course also establishes criteria for evaluation and selection of children’s literature as well as for development of an understanding of its historic role. The course emphasizes integrating children’s literature across the curriculum in an emphasis on understanding and appreciation of diversity. Curriculum development and thematic approaches will be emphasized. Field based, clinical experiences required. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC. (Offered Fall, 2001)

EDU 472 METHODS OF INTEGRATING THE LIBERAL ARTS IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL: SCIENCE, READING, MATH, ARTS / 3 credits Current practices and materials necessary for effective math, science, and reading instruction are studied. The focus is on the structure and content of the curriculum in math, science, and reading in the middle school. This course is based on an integrated approach to the study of the different disciplines. Curriculum development and thematic approaches will be emphasized. Field based, clinical experiences required. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC. (Offered Fall, 2001)

EDU 473 METHODS OF INTEGRATING THE LIBERAL ARTS IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL: MUSIC, THEATRE, ART, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MOVEMENT, DANCE / 3 credits This course will focus on the arts basic to education by exploring ways that the arts can be integrated throughout the curriculum and by providing opportunities for college students to become culturally aware. The goal is to design a program that prepares teachers who are in touch with their own creative capacities, have a personal appreciation of and commitment to the arts, recognize the importance of the creative process in the intellectual and aesthetic development of children, and have the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate learning experiences which reflect this understanding. Guest artists will be a major part of this course and will provide workshops and demonstrations for college students and public school personnel throughout the year. A physical education module will be incorporated into this class. Curriculum development and thematic approaches will be emphasized. Field based, clinical experiences required. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC. (Offered Spring, 2002)

EDU 495 STUDENT INTERNSHIP / Variable credit

Assignment to an instructional team in a partner school. Actual classroom observation and teaching in the classroom required. Fee: $120.00. Prerequisite: Acceptance into LATEC.

Engineering

EGR 101 ENGINEERING CAREERS / 1 credit

Introduction to the various engineering careers including curriculum for the discipline selected, employment opportunities, compensation information, and a description of the type of work an engineer expects in a chosen career.

EGR 201 ENGINEERING MECHANICS - STATICS / 3 credits

Application of the principles of mechanical equilibrium to engineering problems. Topics include resultants, equilibrium, structural analysis, friction and moments of inertia. Prerequisite: PHY 240.

English

ENG 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I / 3 credits

Basic college expository writing, emphasizing mastery of purpose, focus, organization, development, and mechanics.

ENG 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II / 3 credits

Essay-writing emphasizing stylistic development through more difficult expository tasks: argumentation, persuasion, textual analysis, and a research paper. Prerequisite: ENG 101.

ENG 110 INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN LITERATURE / 3 credits This course introduces students to literary analysis through the study of literature drawn from the Western tradition. Students explore the nature of literary discourse, focusing on how language, images, characters, and action produce meaning and affect readers. Prerequisite: ENG 101.

ENG 203 MASTERPIECES OF CLASSICAL LITERATURE / 3 credits This course examines literary works from ancient Greece and Rome, emphasizing the development of the Western literary tradition. It includes readings in classical mythology, and possibly readings of later authors who reinterpret the classical tradition. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of instructor.

ENG 210 STUDIES IN FICTION / 3 credits

An introductory course designed to teach students how to interpret and analyze the novel and/or the short story.

ENG 211 INTRODUCTION TO POETRY / 3 credits

An introductory course designed to teach first- and second- year students how to read and respond to poetry.

ENG 212 TOPICS IN LITERATURE / 3 credits

An introductory course designed to teach students how to read and analyze literature through the study of a particular theme. Readings may include a variety of genres such as poetry, fiction, drama, and the essay.

ENG 215 INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE / 3 credits

An introductory course designed to teach students how to read and interpret Shakespeare.

ENG 255 LONDON THEATRE TOUR / 3 credits

Students will learn the importance of London as a theatre center for Western culture both historically and currently by immersion into theatre and historical areas. Pre-requisite: None. (Same as NTR 255 and THE 255) (January 1998)

ENG 290 SURVEY OF BRITISH LITERATURE I / 3 credits This course surveys major British literary works from Beowulf through the Augustan age of the 18th century, with emphasis on the British interpretation and appropriation of the Western literary tradition. The reading includes Beowulf, Chaucer, medieval romance, Renaissance epic, drama, and poetry, and Restoration and 18th century satire. Offered once a year (Fall).

ENG 291 SURVEY OF BRITISH LITERATURE II / 3 credits

The sequel to ENG 290. Major works of Romantic, Victorian, and twentieth-century British literature, including poetry, fiction, and the essay. Offered once a year (Spring).

Note: ENG 290 and 291 are co- or prerequisite for any 300- and 400-level literature course (not for grammar or writing courses). Permission to enter these courses may also be obtained from the instructor.

ENG 323 NINETEENTH CENTURY BRITISH POETRY / 3 credits A survey of either Romantic or Victorian poetry adding more detail and depth to the basic coverage of these periods provided in the general British Survey (ENG 291). Romantic poets will include Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Keats, and Shelley. The Victorian offering will cover major poets from Tennyson through Hardy and Hopkins.

ENG 330 AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1900 / 3 credits

This course surveys major American writers selected from the Puritan forefathers, the transcendentalists, the writers of the American Renaissance, and the late 19th century, with particular emphasis on the Puritan roots of the evolving American tradition. Offered in alternate years (Fall, even years).

ENG 331 AMERICAN LITERATURE FROM 1900 / 3 credits

This course surveys American writers of the 20th century, including those of the Lost Generation, the Fugitive Movement, the Harlem Renaissance, the Depression era, modernism, and the contemporary scene.

ENG 333 MODERN POETRY / 3 credits

Twentieth-Century poetry in English.

ENG 334 MODERN AMERICAN FICTION / 3 credits

A study of selected 20th-century American novels and short stories. The focus of the course varies from a historical survey of 20th-century American fiction writers to in-depth study of a theme or themes. Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 290 or 291. Offered in alternate years.

ENG 335 BRITISH FICTION / 3 credits

Varying studies of the 18th, 19th, or 20th Century.

ENG 336 SURVEY OF ENGLISH RENAISSANCE / 3 credits

This course surveys English poetry, drama, and prose from the early 16th to the late 17th Century.

ENG 337 ADVANCED GRAMMAR / 3 credits

A study of both traditional and modern grammar, with some emphasis on philology and the teaching of English in multi-cultural schools. Offered in alternate years.

ENG 360 CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP IN POETRY / 3 credits An intensive workshop in the art and discipline of writing poetry, concentrating on the process of writing poems from perception and inspiration through the rigors and satisfaction of revision. Experience in writing poetry expected. Prerequisite: ENG 211 and permission of the instructor.

ENG 361 CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP IN FICTION / 3 credits Development of creative perception, thinking and imagination in the writing of fiction. Experience in writing creatively expected. Prerequisites: ENG 102 and departmental consent.

ENG 363 ADVANCED COMPOSITION / 3 credits

For students from any major planning to attend graduate and professional schools. Extended writing in the students’ own fields of study. Open only to students with a “B” or “A” in English 102; others should seek permission from the instructor.

ENG 433 NINETEENTH-CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE / 3 credits Varying studies of the Romantic or Victorian periods or of selected topics. This course may explore comparisons between British and continental works, or between literature and the visual arts.

ENG 440 CHAUCER / 3 credits

This course surveys a number of Chaucer’s major and minor works, with emphasis on the writer’s development and maturation. The reading includes selected dream-vision poems, Troilus and Criseyde, and a good portion of The Canterbury Tales, plus excerpts from various classical and medieval authors who influenced Chaucer.

ENG 441 SHAKESPEARE / 3 credits

This course surveys Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies, using a variety of critical approaches to develop rich and cohesive understandings of the texts. Theatre majors who have completed THE 232 are exempt from the ENG 290 prerequisite.

ENG 442 FAULKNER / 3 credits

This seminar involves reading and discussing the novels and short fiction of William Faulkner, using several critical approaches to enrich discussion. Students have the opportunity to take a short excursion to Mississippi to visit sites used in the fiction and tour Faulkner’s home.

ENG 443 MAJOR WRITERS / 3 credits

Concentrated reading and study of the works of one or two of the great writers of European, English and American literature.

ENG 445 FLANNERY O’CONNOR / 3 credits

In a seminar setting, a close reading and discussion of all of O’Connor’s published works: novels, short stories, essays, and letters. Additionally, students will become familiar with increasingly diverse critical approaches to O’Connor’s life and work.

ENG 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / 3 credits

Concentrated study in selected fields.

Folklore

FLK 125 METHODS IN REGIONAL HISTORY / 3 credits

Independence County has the advantage of having intact public records from 1821. This course uses that collection to introduce students to historical examination of primary documents and archaeological study of human occupation sites, with an emphasis on hands-on experience. The course focuses on a single family from 19th-century Batesville and, through original research, reconstructs the life of those people and the Batesville they knew, at the same time that skills in the study of the past are sharpened.

FLK 235 OZARK FOLKLORE / 3 credits

A brief introduction to the heritage of a unique region of the United States. The course begins with a survey of geography and geology and progresses through a historical overview before turning to an examination of the various art forms present in the Ozarks both in the past and present — traditional verbal arts, material culture, and music. The class concludes with examination of the recent use of traditional culture to enhance the tourist industry. Students will do collecting projects as well as become familiar with the facilities of the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View.

FLK 265 FOLKTALE AND LEGEND / 3 credits

Careful study of the major genres of folk narrative, with emphasis on the Märchen, tall tale, legend, memorate, and joke, but with some attention paid to the minor genres. Students will examine various approaches to the interpretation of narrative materials, including psychological and cultural. Some limited student collecting will be required.

FLK 340 ORAL HISTORY / 3 credits

The historicity of oral tradition is the major focus of this course, but it also explores the nature of folk history and documentary history in relation to oral genres. The focus is on a particular historical project, and the class functions as a research team working with the faculty, interviewing informants, analyzing data, utilizing available documents, and writing the completed study. Some students in this course have emerged with publishable papers, but that level of accomplishment is not required.

FLK 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / variable credit

FLK 460 FIELDWORK / variable credit

French

FRN 101, 102 BEGINNING FRENCH / 3 credits each

Fundamentals of grammar with conversational-literary emphasis. Practice with tape recordings.

FRN 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH / 3 credits each

Review of grammar with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking. Introduction to works of several modern writers. Practice with tapes. Vocabulary building and idiomatic self-expression stressed.

FRN 301 FRENCH CULTURE: PARISIAN AND PROVINCIAL LIFE / 3 credits A study of French culture with an emphasis on differences between Paris and the provinces. In-class review of French language and culture followed by one week in Paris and one week with a family in Tours (chateaux country). Prerequisite or corequisite: FRN 101 & 102 or permission of instructor. (Same as NTR 301) (Spring and May 1998)

FRN 310 ADVANCED COMPOSITION / 3 credits

In this course, students improve their writing by studying advanced grammar, vocabulary, and stylistic features of written French. Students write compositions based on short readings and discuss their ideas in class. Prerequisite: FRN 202

FRN 330 INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERATURE / 3 credits This course introduces students to French literature and to literary analysis. Students read and discuss works of various periods and genres in French. Prerequisite: FRN 202.

FRN 410 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH / 1-3 credits

Advanced study in a specific area of French. The course content will vary according to the interests of the instructor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

German

GER 101, 102 BEGINNING GERMAN / 3 credits each

Fundamentals of grammar with conversational-literary emphasis. Practice with tape recordings.

GER 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN / 3 credits each

Review of grammar with emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Introduction to poetry and prose of several periods. Practice with tapes. Vocabulary building and idiomatic self-expression stressed.

GER 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / 1-3 credits

Concentrated study in selected fields. Prerequisite: approval of instructor.

History

HIS 101, 102 THE UNITED STATES I & II / 3 credits each

The American experience from the colonial period to the present.

HIS 215 FIELD RESEARCH METHODS IN SOUTHERN FOLK CULTURE / 3 credits An interdisciplinary field course focusing on methods of studying and interpreting vernacular culture, using the American South as a “laboratory.” Students will work, and on occasion live, in areas under study. (Same as ANT 215.)

HIS 310 COLONIAL AMERICA / 3 credits

Political and social history of the British colonies from their founding to 1776. Prerequisite: History 101.

HIS 315 U.S. FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY / 3 credits

Covers the evolution of U.S. foreign and security policy with particular attention to the Cold War and post-Cold War eras. The policy-making process, including the role of public opinion, the mass media, and Congress, will also be covered. Prerequisite: POL 205 or permission of instructor (Same as POL 315)

HIS 320 METHODS OF TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES / 1 credit Acquaintance with materials, methods, and latest trends in the teaching of social studies.

HIS 327 LONDON IN THE HISTORY OF BRITAIN / 1 or 3 credits This course will examine social and political history of London. Class will meet during Spring semester. Students who wish to receive 3 credits must attend and successfully complete the Spring semester class and the May trip. Others who only go on the trip will receive 1 credit as an add-on to HIS 401 or 402, British History. Prerequisite: HIS 201, 202 or permission of instructor. (Same as NTR 327) (Spring and May 1998)

HIS 329 THE EARLY CHURCH / 3 credits

The development of Christian thought and life to 600 A.D. (Same as RPH 329.)

HIS 330 CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION / 3 credits

Greece and Rome to 313 A.D. (Same as RPH 330.)

HIS 331 THE MIDDLE AGES / 3 credits

European societies from the fall of Rome to the 13th century. Emphasis on the 12th century revival. (Same as RPH 331.)

HIS 332 RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION / 3 credits

Inquiry into the forces which transformed medieval institutions. (Same as RPH 332.)

HIS 333 TOPICS IN EARLY MODERN EUROPE / 3 credits

Age of Louis XIV, the Old Regime, French Revolution and Napoleon.

HIS 334, 335 RECENT EUROPEAN HISTORY / 3 credits each

Dominant currents in Europe and its dependencies from the Congress of Vienna to the present.

HIS 336, 337 TOPICS IN MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY / 3 credits each An examination of selected themes and modern issues in European history. Tutorial format.

HIS 342, 343 CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877/SINCE 1865 / 3 credits each An exploration of central ideas, institutions, customs, and understandings that have helped shape the United States from the colonial period to the end of Reconstruction, in the first semester, and from 1865 to the present, in the second semester. Prerequisite: HIS 101 and/or 102 or permission of instructor.

HIS 350 CONTEMPORARY WORLD HISTORY / 3 credits

Current problems and their historical roots.

HIS 354 THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE / 3 credits

This course will examine the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire from 330-1453. Major emphasis will be on the political, social, and economic structures of Byzantium with major emphasis on religion and culture. The influence of Byzantium on the Slavs, Arabs, Turks, and Western European kingdoms will also be studied. (Same as RPH 354)

HIS 360 TOPICS IN UNITED STATES HISTORY / 3 credits

Treatment of a selected topic from colonial times to the present.

HIS 362 U.S. CONSTITUTION / 3 credits

A survey of changing interpretations of the U.S. Constitution which focuses on leading decisions of the Supreme Court. Special attention will be given to the extent of federal authority, federal/state relations, and civil liberties (Same as POL 362).

HIS 363 RELIGION IN AMERICA / 3 credits

A survey of the American religious experience from the colonial period to the present, with special attention given to groups indigenous to the U.S. (Same as RPH 363)

HIS 364 RECENT SOUTHERN HISTORY / 3 credits

Social, economic, and political development of the South from the post-Civil War era to the present.

HIS 365 LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY / 3 credits

Origins and development of Spanish America.

HIS 366 ARKANSAS IN THE UNITED STATES / 3 credits

Arkansas from exploration to the present. Prerequisite: HIS 101 and 102 or permission of instructor.

HIS 367, 368 SCOTTISH ROOTS OF SOUTHERN CULTURE / 3 credits A field course exploring the role of certain mythic notions of Southern and Scottish history that account for the peculiar nature of the American South by its supposed rootedness in the Celtic past. It will examine Scottish history and culture and the persistence of Celtic traditions, or lack thereof, in both Highlands and Lowlands, and their possible connections with Southern characteristics and customs.

HIS 401, 402 BRITISH HISTORY I & II / 3 credits each

England and the United Kingdom to the present.

HIS 403 HISTORY OF IRELAND / 3 credits

This course will survey the history of Ireland from the arrival of the Celts to the present-day conflict in Northern Ireland. Major emphasis will be placed on explaining how Ireland’s history shaped and continues to shape its present.

HIS 411, 412 READINGS IN HISTORY I & II / 1-3 credits each

Reading and review of three to six monographs each semester. Tutorial.

HIS 405 MODERN RUSSIA / 3 credits

The transformation of Russia in the 20th century. Emphasis on the Revolution and Post-Revolution.

HIS 450 DIRECTED RESEARCH / 3 credits

Preparation of a major research paper; some study of methodology in history.

HIS 460 PRACTICUM IN HISTORY / variable credit

History: Historic Preservation

HPR 125 METHODS IN REGIONAL HISTORY / 3 credits

Introduces students to basic archaeological concepts and to primary sources of local and family history. (Same as FLK 125.)

Humanities

HUM 201A, 201B THE WESTERN TRADITION: HISTORY AND IDEAS I / 4 credits This course introduces students to major periods of the Western tradition from Ancient Greece through the Reformation, as well as classic texts and major ideas of those periods. The history component focuses on political, economic, and social events, forces, and ideas that have had a significant influence on the development of Western society. The text component involves students directly in the Western tradition as they analyze and write about key texts from representative periods, adding their own voices to the ongoing tradition.

HUM 202A, 202B THE WESTERN TRADITION: HISTORY AND IDEAS II / 4 credits This course introduces students to major periods of the Western tradition from the Reformation to the present, as well as classic texts and major ideas of those periods. The history component focuses on political, economic, and social events, forces, and ideas that have had a significant influence on the development of Western society. The text component involves students directly in the Western tradition as they analyze and write about key texts from representative periods, adding their own voices to the ongoing tradition.

HUM 320 INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SCIENCE / 3 credits Basic techniques for using information sources effectively. The utilization of library services, bibliographies, catalogs, indexes, general and subject reference works.

HUM 450 SEMESTER ABROAD / variable credit

Semester or summer abroad for non-honors students. Permission of major program necessary.

NIS 300, 301 JUNIOR SEMESTER ABROAD / Variable credit

Lyon College students who are studying abroad for a semester will register for the appropriate number of credit hours in this course.

JRN 102 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY / 3 credits

Camera and darkroom techniques. Evaluation of pictures, lighting, pictorial composition. Production of projects involving 5 X 7 black & white prints. Offered at least once each year and during the summer.

JRN 202 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY / 3 credits

Further development of skills needed in order to evaluate effective black-and-white and color photographic techniques. Production of a portfolio is required. Prerequisite: JRN 102 or permission. Offered every other year.

JRN 203 NEWS WRITING / 3 credits

An introduction to basic news and news-feature writing with practical experience. Style and form of media news writing included. Offered every fall semester as an introductory course to journalism.

JRN 204 ADVANCED NEWS REPORTING / 3 credits

Examination of news gathering techniques, freedom of information laws and beat reporting. Practical experience emphasized. Offered every spring semester as a continuation of JRN 203. Prerequisite: JRN 203.

JRN 2O5 INTRODUCTION TO BROADCASTING / 3 credits

Evaluation of contemporary and historical broadcasting, with an introduction to fundamental audio and video production techniques and basic broadcast news reporting. Offered every other year.

JRN 251 PHOTOJOURNALISM / 3 credits

Pictorial reporting for print media. History of visual communication and legal considerations. Photo editing. Practical experience included. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: JRN 102.

JRN 301 PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING / 3 credits

Reporting in specialized fields, such as courts, local government, legislature, education, business and religion, with experience in the field. Offered in January as an elective. Prerequisite: JRN 203.

JRN 306 ADVERTISING / 3 credits

Analysis of advertising for both print and broadcast media; preparation of newspaper ads, radio and television commercials. Offered every other year.

JRN 307 LAW AND ETHICS OF COMMUNICATIONS / 3 credits Privacy, libel, slander, obscenity, contempt, copyright, the Federal Communications Act; laws affecting advertising, legal publications and other business activities of the press. Offered every other fall semester for upper-class students.

JRN 320 HISTORY OF JOURNALISM / 3 credits

A survey of journalism history with emphasis on the American experience. Attention to print and electronic media is included. Offered every year.

JRN 353 COMMUNICATIONS PRACTICUM / 1-3 credits Practical experience in a communications medium of the student’s choosing, with supervision by professionals. Maximum of three credits per student. Offered every semester and in the summer as an elective for upper-class students who are interested in sampling a particular field of communications as a career possibility.

JRN 403 NEWS EDITING I / 3 credits

Principles of editing for the print media, with emphasis on the use of computers. Graphic arts applications. Practical experience includes weekly labs in conjunction with student publications. Offered every fall semester as a required course for juniors and seniors in the journalism concentration. Prerequisites: JRN 204.

JRN 404 NEWS EDITING II / 3 credits

Editorial and column writing examined. Newsroom organization and management studied. Continued lab work on student publications. Offered every spring semester as a required course for juniors and seniors in the journalism concentration. Prerequisite: JRN 403.

JRN 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / variable credit

JRN 485 SENIOR PROJECT / 3 credits

Semester-long independent project designed and executed under supervision of journalism faculty.

JRN 490 SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS / 3 credits

Designed primarily for sponsors and future sponsors of high school publications. General areas of study include fundamentals of journalism, publication design, desktop publishing, staff organization and management, legal considerations and graphic arts. Offered in the summer for upper-class students.

JRN 491 DESKTOP PUBLISHING / 3 credits

A workshop-type course designed to give students expertise in electronic publishing and pagination methods. Emphasis is on school publications, especially the student newspaper and yearbook. Methods of planning and creating publications through the use of PageMaker software on Macintosh computers are explained in a hands-on setting. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MTH 101 COLLEGE ALGEBRA / 3 credits

Review of algebra including the real number system. Study of functions which includes the exponential and polynomial. (Fall)

MTH 110 ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS / 4 credits

A study of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, elementary matrix theory including determinants and systems of equations. Emphasis is on preparation for calculus. Prerequisite: MTH 101 proficiency. (Fall, January, Spring)

MTH 123 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS / 4 credits

A study of scaling, correlation, descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency and deviation) and inferential statistics (including Z, T, analysis of variance, and nonparametric tests of significance). A problem solving lab is included in the requirements for this course. Prerequisite: MTH 101 or 110. (Same as POL 323)

MTH 205 CALCULUS APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS / 3 credits This course develops mathematical tools which are useful for analyzing a variety of complex problems in business and economics. Topics covered include systems of equations and applications of calculus to business problems. Prerequisite: MTH 101. (Fall)

MTH 210 CALCULUS I / 4 credits

The study of limits, differentiation and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions with their applications. Prerequisite: MTH 110 or permission of instructor. (Fall)

MTH 220 CALCULUS II / 4 credits

Applications and techniques of integration, sequences, infinite series, and transcendental functions. Prerequisite: MTH 210 or permission of instructor. (Fall, Spring)

MTH 230 CALCULUS III / 4 credits

Vectors and polar coordinates, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and line integrals. Green’s Theorem, Stokes’s Theorem, and Gauss’s Theorem. Prerequisite: MTH 220 or permission of instructor. (Fall)

MTH 290 FOUNDATIONS OF MODERN MATHEMATICS / 3 credits An introduction to the method of formal proof. Topics include logic, set theory, relations, functions, and cardinality. Prerequisite: MTH 210 or permission of instructor. (Spring)

MTH 300 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS / 3 credits

Ordinary differential equations and Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: MTH 220. (Spring)

MTH 330 LINEAR ALGEBRA / 3 credits

Algebra of finite dimensional linear spaces, linear transformations and matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors. Prerequisites: MTH 220. (Fall)

MTH 360 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS / 3 credits

Elementary probability, distribution functions, sampling, and testing statistical hypothesis. Prerequisite: MTH 230. (Spring, odd years)

MTH 380 MODERN GEOMETRY / 3 credits

A study of Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite: MTH 290. (Fall, even years)

MTH 400 SECONDARY METHODS IN MATHEMATICS / 3 credits To prepare mathematics students for their roles as secondary mathematics teachers. (January, odd years)

MTH 415 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS / 3 credits

Error analysis, interpolation, approximate differentiation, approximate integration, solutions to differential equations, matrix manipulation, and solutions to systems of linear equations. Prerequisites: MTH 300, and CSC 240 or CSC 275. (Spring, even years)

MTH 420 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I / 3 credits

An introduction to the algebraic structure of the integers and groups, including equivalence relations, subgroups, normal subgroups, homomorphisms, Lagrange’s theorem, and Sylow’s theorem. Prerequisite: MTH 290 and MTH 330, or permission of instructor. (Fall, odd years)

MTH 421 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II / 3 credits

A continuation of MTH 420, including rings, fields, Galois theory, and solvability by radicals. Prerequisite: MTH 420. (Spring, even years)

MTH 440 MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I / 3 credits

The real numbers; sequences, compact sets and the Heine-Borel and Bolzano-Weierstrass theorems; limits; continuous, uniformly continuous, differentiable and integrable functions and the fundamental theorem of calculus; series. Prerequisites: MTH 220, 290. (Fall, even years)

MTH 441 MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS II / 3 credits

A continuation of MTH 440 to multivariate calculus, including sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence and power series; partial derivatives, the Inverse and Implicit Function Theorems; multiple integrals. Prerequisites: MTH 440. (Spring, odd years)

MTH 445 SPECIAL TOPICS / 3 credits

This course explores one or more advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics not included in the list of courses in the Catalog. The course name and appropriate prerequisites will be announced well in advance. (Spring, even years)

MTH 447 MATHEMATICS SEMINAR / variable credit

Taken in the senior year, resulting in a paper to be presented to the faculty.

MTH 450 DIRECTED STUDY / variable credit

Individual work on special topics in mathematics.

MUS 105 THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC / 3 credits

An introduction to the Western musical traditions. Students will begin by surveying the fundamental aspects of musical language, including notation and basic theory, and then proceed to a detailed examination of several complete compositions, ranging from symphonies and operas to the avant-garde and popular works of the 20th century.

MUS 110 MUSIC THEORY / 3 credits

A study of diatonic harmonic practice, beginning with triads and ending with seventh chords. Other topics will include cadence types, nonharmonic tones, phrase structure, voice leading, and harmonic progression. Prerequisite: MUS 105.

MUS 111 MUSICIANSHIP I / 1.5 credits

An introduction to sight singing, keyboard harmony, and the development of aural skills.

MUS 112 MUSICIANSHIP II / 1.5 credits

Continued study of sight singing, keyboard harmony, and the development of aural skills. Prerequisite: MUS 111.

MUS 130 BATESVILLE-LYON BAND / 1 credit

The Batesville-Lyon Band offers training in concert band literature to all students with abilities on woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Performances will be scheduled for appropriate occasions both on and off campus.

MUS 130N BATESVILLE-LYON BAND / 0 credit

MUS 135 FLUTE CHOIR / 1 credit

The Flute Choir offers training in flute to all interested students with playing ability. Repertory ranges from classical to popular. Performances will be scheduled for appropriate occasions on and off campus.

MUS 140 CONCERT CHOIR / 1 credit

The Lyon College Concert Choir performs a wide variety of literature, ranging from larger choral-orchestral works to folksongs and spirituals. The Choir presents several concerts each year, both on and off campus. The Concert Choir is open to any interested student who passes a brief audition.

MUS 140N CONCERT CHOIR / 0 credit

MUS 150 BEGINNING GUITAR / 1 credit

Instruction for beginning students in the fundamentals of guitar playing. Students must provide their own instrument. This course may be taken only once for credit.

MUS 163 LYON COLLEGE PIPE BAND / 1 credit

Instruction for beginners and experienced players in the playing of the great highland bagpipe, including applicable music theory. Students without practice chanters must purchase their own. Experienced players may audition to join the performing Pipe Band, which will hold weekly practice sessions and play at public performances.

MUS 163N LYON COLLEGE PIPE BAND / 0 credit

MUS 205 ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY / 3 credits

A study of chromatic harmonic practice, including secondary, borrowed, Neapolitan, and augmented-sixth chords. Other topics will include modulation, counterpoint, and form. A major project will be the composition of a fugue. Prerequisite: MUS 110.

MUS 263 COEL MOR I (CLASSICAL BAGPIPE I) / 3 credits An introduction to the fundamentals of piobaireachd (the technique and literature of the classical highland bagpipe).

MUS 291 TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY / 3 credits An examination of a major composer, genre, or repertory, from a historical perspective.

MUS 292 TOPICS IN MUSIC THEORY / 3 credits

An examination of a major composer or a group of works defined by genre or repertory, from a theoretical perspective. Topics may also include particular analytical methods or the history of music theory.

MUS 293 TOPICS IN PERFORMANCE PRACTICE / 3 credits An examination of a particular aspect of applied music studies, including historical performance practices.

MUS 294 HISTORY OF MUSIC IN SCOTLAND / 3 credits

A study of Scotland’s music from the seventeenth century to the present.

MUS 311 MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE MUSIC / 3 credits A study of the history and literature of the music of the Medieval and Renaissance eras. Prerequisite: MUS 105.

MUS 312 BAROQUE MUSIC / 3 credits

A study of the history and literature of the music of the Baroque Era. Prerequisite: MUS 105.

MUS 313 CLASSICAL AND ROMANTIC MUSIC / 3 credits

A study of the history and literature of the music of the Classical and Romantic eras. Prerequisite: MUS 105.

MUS 314 TWENTIETH-CENTURY MUSIC / 3 credits

A study of the history and literature of the music of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: MUS 105.

MUS 330 HYMNODY / 3 credits

A survey of Christian hymnody and its role in worship from the first century of Christianity to the present, incorporating the study of selected texts, tunes, authors, and composers.

MUS 363 COEL MOR II (CLASSICAL BAGPIPE II) / 3 credits A continuation of MUS 263, to include the “Nether Lorn Canntaireachd” (the advanced repertory of the classical highland bagpipe). Prerequisite: MUS 263.

MUS 415 STRUCTURAL AND STYLISTIC ANALYSIS / 3 credits An exploration of various analytical approaches to musical structures and styles. Prerequisite: MUS 205.

MUS 420 CONDUCTING / 3 credits

Conducting techniques for the music major including score reading, rehearsal techniques and performance practices.

MUS 430 CHURCH MUSIC / 3 credits

A course designed to develop the variety of skills required of the church musician, including service playing and anthem accompaniment, console conducting, the planning and selection of music for worship, and the development of a church music program.

MUS 431 VOCAL PEDAGOGY / 3 credits

This course presents the materials for and the methods of singing. It is designed for prospective teachers of singing. Prerequisite: MUS 351V.

MUS 432 INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY / 3 credits

This course presents the materials for and the methods of working with students of orchestral instruments. It is designed for prospective teachers of orchestral instruments. Prerequisite: MUS 351I.

MUS 433 KEYBOARD PEDAGOGY / 3 credits

This course presents the materials for and the methods of working with keyboard instruments. It is designed for prospective teachers of keyboard instruments. Prerequisite: MUS 351O or 351P.

MUS 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / variable credit

Directed individual study in an area accepted for professional growth.

Music: Instrumental

MUS 151I, 152I FIRST YEAR INSTRUMENT, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 251I, 252I SECOND YEAR INSTRUMENT, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 351I, 352I THIRD YEAR INSTRUMENT, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 451I, 452I FOURTH YEAR INSTRUMENT, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

Music: Piano

MUS 151P, 152P FIRST YEAR PIANO, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 251P, 252P SECOND YEAR PIANO, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 351P, 352P THIRD YEAR PIANO, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 451P, 452P FOURTH YEAR PIANO, PRIVATE LES-SONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

Music: Organ

MUS 151O, 152O FIRST YEAR ORGAN, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 251O, 252O SECOND YEAR ORGAN, PRIVATE LES-SONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 351O, 352O THIRD YEAR ORGAN, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 451O, 452O FOURTH YEAR ORGAN, PRIVATE LES-SONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

Music: Voice

MUS 151V, 152V FIRST YEAR VOICE, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 251V, 252V SECOND YEAR VOICE, PRIVATE LES-SONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 351V, 352V THIRD YEAR VOICE, PRIVATE LESSONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

MUS 451V, 452V FOURTH YEAR VOICE, PRIVATE LES-SONS / variable credit (By permission of instructor only)

PED 101 PHYSICAL FITNESS / 1 credit

This course introduces the student to the concepts of physical fitness and the means to embody them in a lifelong setting.

PED 102 BASIC SWIMMING (non-swimmers only) / 1 credit

Basic techniques and skills of swimming and diving.

PED 103 VOLLEYBALL AND TABLE TENNIS / 1 credit

Instruction, rules, strategy, and practice in the fundamentals of volleyball and table tennis

PED 104 BEGINNING TABLE TENNIS / l credit

Instruction, rules, strategy, and practice in the fundamentals of table tennis.

PED 105 BAITCASTING AND RACQUETBALL / 1 credit Instruction in the fundamentals of baitcasting and racquetball.

PED 106 BASIC KAYAKING / 1 credit

Fundamentals and safety in kayaking (Same as TOE 106).

PED 107 BASIC SAILING / 1 credit

Fundamentals and techniques of small boat sailing. Emphasis on sailing theory and applied sailing techniques (Same as TOE 107).

PED 108 ARCHERY AND BOWLING / 1 credit

Fundamental skills, strategy, rules, scoring, and practice in archery and bowling.

PED 109 BEGINNING TENNIS / 1 credit

Instruction, rules, and practice in the fundamentals of tennis.

PED 110 TENNIS AND BADMINTON / 1 credit

Fundamental strokes, strategy, rules, scoring, and practice in tennis and badminton.

PED 111 AEROBIC DANCE / 1 credit

Introduction of movement routines for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory endurance.

PED 112 BEGINNING SWIMMING / 1 credit

Basic techniques and instructions of swimming.

PED 115 BEGINNING SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DANCE / 1 credit Traditional dances, Sword Dance, and Highland Fling.

PED 116 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING / 1 credit

Instruction and practice in all basic swimming strokes and water safety.

PED 117 VARSITY CHEERLEADING / 1 credit per year

Designed for prospective and active cheerleaders and prospective cheerleader sponsors. Cheerleading, administrative organization, selection, practice of fundamentals of cheering. One-half credit each semester.

PED 118 BASIC CANOEING / 1 credit

An introductory skill development course, with the primary emphasis on safety and skill development in paddling a canoe on flat and moving water (Same as TOE 118).

PED 119 BASIC GOLF / 1 credit

Basic instruction in all phases of play, emphasizing rules and etiquette to promote golf as a lifetime sport.

PED 120 WATER SAFETY / 1 credit

Advanced instruction and retraining in senior life-saving and water safety instruction. Prerequisite: PED 116

PED 203 THEORY OF COACHING / 3 credits A study of contest management, schedule planning, and effective coaching of individual and team sports.

PED 207 FIRST AID AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES / 3 credits Presents student trainer instruction and orientation in prevention and care of common athletic injuries.

PED 301 HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES / 3 credits

History, philosophy, aims, current problems, and fundamental principles of physical education.

PED 302 KINESIOLOGY / 3 credits

The study of the muscular-skeletal system of the human body and the mechanics of human motion, and its application to physical activities.

PED 303 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION / 3 credits Problems relative to the organization and administration of a physical education program in the public schools.

PED 310 SELF-DESIGNED WELLNESS PROGRAM / 0 credit

An individualized wellness approach to fitness. This will satisfy the physical education Core requirement for juniors.

PED 320 INTRAMURAL PROGRAM / 0 credit

Participation in selected activities in the Intramural program. This will satisfy the physical education Core requirement for juniors.

PED 330 VARSITY SPORTS / 0 credit

Participation in a varsity sport for a full season. This will satisfy the physical education Core requirement for juniors.

PED 340 VARSITY CHEERLEADING / 0 credit

Participation in a cheerleading activities for a full season. This will satisfy the physical education Core requirement for juniors.

PED 410 SELF-DESIGNED WELLNESS PROGRAM / 0 credit

An individualized wellness approach to fitness. This will satisfy the physical education Core requirement for seniors.

PED 420 INTRAMURAL PROGRAM / 0 credit

Participation in selected activities in the Intramural program. This will satisfy the physical education Core requirement for seniors.

PED 430 VARSITY SPORTS / 0 credit

Participation in a varsity sport for a full season. This will satisfy the physical education Core requirement for seniors.

PED 440 VARSITY CHEERLEADING / 0 credit

Participation in a cheerleading activities for a full season. This will satisfy the physical education Core requirement for seniors.

Physical Education: The Outdoor Experience

TOE 100 RIVERS OF ARKANSAS / 3 credits

A natural history course designed to explore the rivers by canoe and kayak. Boating skills, plant and animal identification, geology and folklore will be major topics covered. Individual projects required. Limited to twelve participants. Fee required.

TOE 106 BASIC KAYAKING / 1 credit

Course will include history, evolution and current status of kayak technology. Basic skills such as rolling and paddling will be taught. Course will begin in the swimming pool but will include field trip to a lake. Limited to eight students with swimming ability (Same as PED 106).

TOE 107 BASIC SAILING / 1 credit

Fundamentals and techniques of small boat sailing. Emphasis on sailing theory and applied sailing techniques.

TOE 110 RAFTING THE COLORADO / 3 credits

An experience-based course, to introduce the geology, natural history, and current river use within the Grand Canyon. Commercial rafts will be used through the Grand Canyon. Fee required.

TOE 118 BASIC CANOEING / 1 credit

An introductory skill development course, with the primary emphasis on safety and skill development in paddling a canoe on flat and moving water (Same as PED 118).

TOE 200 OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SEMINAR / 3 credits

A course designed to teach theoretical and practical leadership. Students will assess their own strengths as leaders and develop skills for leadership in a variety of situations. A group outdoor leadership project is required. Fee required.

TOE 201 OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SEMINAR / 3 credits

A course designed to teach theoretical and practical leadership. Students will assess their own strengths as leaders and develop skills for leadership in a variety of situations. A group outdoor leadership project is required.

TOE 203 SAILING THE CARIBBEAN / 3 credits

An experience based course designed to teach skills in large boat ocean sailing, various forms of navigation, ship-board living, snorkeling and beach-combing in isolated coves, conducted during the month of January in the vicinity of the Florida Keys, Bahamas, or one of the Caribbean islands. Limited enrollment and extra fee required.

PHY 210 GENERAL PHYSICS I / 3 credits

Newtonian mechanics, sound propagation, heat transfer, and thermodynamics using algebra and trigonometry. Prerequisite: MTH 110 or permission of instructor.

PHY 211 GENERAL PHYSICS I LABORATORY / 1 credit

Experimental techniques for Physics I. Corequisite: PHY 210.

PHY 220 GENERAL PHYSICS II / 3 credits

Electricity, magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics using algebra and trigonometry. Prerequisite: PHY 210.

PHY 221 GENERAL PHYSICS II LABORATORY / 1 credit

Experimental techniques for Physics II. Corequisite: PHY 220.

PHY 240 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS I / 3 credits

Principles of Newtonian mechanics, sound propagation, heat transfer, and thermodynamics employing differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite: MTH 210.

PHY 241, FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS I LABORATORY / 1 credit Experimental techniques for Physics I. Corequisite: PHY 240.

PHY 250 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS II / 3 credits

Basic principles of electromagnetism, light propagation, optics, relativity and modern physics employing differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite: MTH 220 and PHY 240.

PHY 251 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS II LABORATORY / 1 credit Experimental techniques for Physics II. Corequisite PHY 250.

PHY 334 NUCLEAR SCIENCE / 4 credits

Nuclear structure and properties, natural and artificial, radioactivity, radioactive decay processes, measurement and properties of radiation, interactions of radiation with matter. Prerequisites: CHM 120 and PHY 220 or PHY 250 (Same as CHM 334).

PHY 350 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS / variable credit

Study of certain selected topics in physics. Prerequisite: PHY 220 or 250 or permission of instructor.

Politics

POL 101 U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS / 3 credits

This course will examine the development, structure, and operation of the United States political system. It will examine the basic principles of the constitutional system and the political environment that has developed around that system. Main topics will include the Constitution, federalism, the three branches of government, political parties, elections, and interest groups.

POL 201 COMPARATIVE POLITICS / 3 credits

A survey of governments and politics in the industrialized and developing nations. The course examines what it means to compare political systems and explores the ideological foundations, political institutions, and political performance of governments in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

POL 205 WORLD POLITICS / 3 credits

This course reviews the main issues and problems confronted by nation-states as they interact with each other in the international system. Peace and war, integration and disintegration, and the nature of foreign policy formulation will be among the issues dealt with.

POL 206 MODEL UNITED NATIONS / 1 credit

Study of the structures and procedures of the United Nations in preparation for student participation at intercollegiate Model United Nations conferences. Students will be expected to become familiar with both the United Nations as an institution and the policies of the countries they will be representing. Approval of the instructor is required for enrollment.

POL 250 POLITICAL ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY / 3 credits

The study of significant issues in public policy. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to address those issues from different philosophical and ideological perspectives.

POL 288 POLITICAL PARTIES, CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS / 3 credits A study of the nature, organization, and operations of American political parties in government and in the electoral process. We will examine different types of elections and how campaign strategies differ depending on the type of election and the political environment. Prerequisite: POL 101.

POL 297 INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT / 3 credits

Analysis of the phenomena of war and conflict between nation-states. Explores various explanations for war and evaluates these through examination of various conflicts in the twentieth century. Methods for limiting conflict will also be assessed. Prerequisite: POL 205.

POL 302 ARKANSAS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT / 3 credits General features of state constitutions, powers of governors, state legislative structure and processes, state judicial systems and structure and form of municipal and county governments. Emphasis in Arkansas government.

POL 315 U.S. FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY / 3 credits

Covers the evolution of U.S. foreign and security policy with particular attention to the Cold War and post-Cold War eras. The policy-making process, including the role of public opinion, the mass media, and Congress, will also be covered. Prerequisite: POL 205 or permission of instructor (Same as HIS 315)

POL 320 TOPICS IN POLITICS / 3 credits

An examination of a major thinker, concept, or principle that has helped shape our understanding of the political realm. Prerequisites: 100- or 200-level introductory course in politics or instructor’s permission.

POL 323 ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STATISTICS / 4 credits

A study of scaling, correlation, descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency and deviation) and inferential statistics (including Z, T, analysis of variance, and nonparametric tests of significance). A problem solving lab is included in the requirements for this course. Prerequisite: MTH 101, 110 (Same as MTH 123).

POL 332 RUSSIAN AND EAST EUROPEAN POLITICS / 3 credits An examination of the nature of government and politics in Russia, the other former Soviet republics, and Eastern Europe. Particular attention to the factors leading to the collapse of communism during the Gorbachev era and to the efforts to establish democratic institutions in the region. Prerequisite: POL 201 or approval of instructor.

POL 346 RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY / 3 credits

An examination of the key themes, issues, and developments in Russian foreign policy during the Soviet and post-Soviet periods. Relations with key geographical regions and countries will be analyzed, with special attention on the reformulation of policy during the Gorbachev and Yeltsin eras. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

POL 347 AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT / 3 credits

A survey of the ideas that shaped the American political system.

POL 351 ANCIENT POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY / 3 credits

This course is designed to allow students to work with those political thinkers who started the Western political tradition. Concentrating on original sources, the class considers the origin of political philosophy in selected works by such authors as Xenophon, Plato, and Aristotle. (Same as RPH 351)

POL 353 MODERN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY / 3 credits

A study of some major political thinkers such as Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau, Hume, and Marx. Concentration will be on selected works and topics that have influenced contemporary politics. (Same as RPH 353)

POL 355 LAW AND ETHICS / 3 credits

This course will assess laws that are intended to enhance the ethical behavior of politicians and those interested in influencing politicians. It is a research course that will apply both political and ethical methodologies. Prerequisite: POL 101, RPH 205 or permission of the instructor (Same as RPH 355).

POL 362 U.S. CONSTITUTION / 3 credits

A survey of changing interpretations of the U.S. Constitution which focuses on leading decisions of the Supreme Court. Special attention will be given to the extent of federal authority, federal/state relations, and civil liberties (Same as HIS 362).

POL 370 POLITICAL ECONOMY OF PUBLIC ISSUES / 3 credits Each year topics of current public debate and interest in which both governmental and economic forces and interests are joined are used as the basis for discussion and for student research. Students present their research to the class and write a major paper. Prerequisite: ECO 102 or consent of instructor. Same as ECO 370.

POL 375 JUDICIAL PROCESS / 3 credits

Examination of the various roles of courts, judges, lawyers, police, and persons in the American judicial system.

POL 405 TOPICS IN PUBLIC POLICY / 3 credits

A study of select issues in public policy. This course will examine both perennial and current public policy issues. The primary focus will be the examination of policy issues through the lens of political history and political theory. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

POL 450 DIRECTED STUDY / 3 credits

Concentrated study in one or more areas of government.

POL 455 SENIOR SEMINAR / 3 credits

POL 460 PRACTICUM IN POLITICS / variable credit

PSY 101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY / 3 credits

The scientific study of behavior, its causes, prediction and control.

PSY 201 HUMAN RELATIONS SEMINAR / 3 credits

Supervised work experience, especially for RA’s, student advisers, etc. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

PSY 202 HUMAN RELATIONS SEMINAR / 2 credits

Supervised work experience, especially for RA’s. Prerequisite: PSY 201.

PSY 220 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN AND GENDER / 3 credits

A survey of theory and research on the meaning of gender and its impact on women’s development.

PSY 250 EXPLORATIONS OF SELF / 3 credits

An experiential, theme-oriented group class exploring life choices in the struggle toward personal autonomy. Themes include: review of childhood and adolescence, adulthood and autonomy, work and leisure, body image, sex roles, sexuality, love, intimate relationships, marriage and its alternatives, loneliness, death and loss, and meaning and values. Prerequisite: sophomore standing (or above) and permission of instructor.

PSY 290 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT / 3 credits

A study of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual from birth through puberty. Prerequisite: PSY 101. (Same as EDU 290)

PSY 313 INDUSTRIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY / 3 credits The study of the applications of psychology to industry and other organizations. (Same as BUS 313)

PSY 318 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY / 3 credits

An examination of the underlying brain mechanisms responsible for behavior. Topics include research methods used to study the brain, functional organization of the nervous system, properties of neurons, sensory and motor systems, and neural mechanisms related to memory, language, emotion, and intelligence. Prerequisite: PSY 101.

PSY 322 RESEARCH METHODS / 3 credits

A study of research methods in the behavioral sciences, problems, experimental methods, and field research. A lab experience is included in the requirements for this course. Prerequisite: MTH 123.

PSY 332 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY / 3 credits A study of the evolution of modern psychology from its origins in philosophy and natural science to contemporary thought in psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 101.

PSY 335 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY / 3 credits

Examination of the definition and etiology of major types of psychological disorders from the perspective of several psychological theories. Attention is given to their diagnosis, assessment, treatment and related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: PSY 101.

PSY 336 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY / 3 credits

A holistic approach to the study of individuals interacting with other individuals and groups within the social and psychological environments. Prerequisite: PSY 101.

PSY 338 PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY / 3 credits

A study of contemporary theory, research and assessment in personality. Prerequisite: PSY 101.

PSY 400 TOPICS IN LEARNING AND COGNITION / 3 credits

A seminar course focused on contemporary research in learning and cognitive psychology. Prerequisite: MTH 123, PSY 322, PSY 332.

PSY 410 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING / 3 credits

A study of the nature and theory of individual and group tests of intelligence, personality, interests and attitudes. Prerequisite: MTH 123, PSY 322, PSY 323.

PSY 420 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING / 3 credits

A study of the normal and abnormal changes in behavior that occur between early and late maturity. Prerequisite: PSY 101.

PSY 440 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES AND PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOLOGY / 3 credits Seminar in professional issues and supervised work experience. Prerequisite: MTH 123, PSY 322, PSY 332, and permission of instructor.

PSY 450 DIRECTED STUDY / variable credit

A study of selected topics in Psychology. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and junior or senior standing.

PSY 480 DIRECTED RESEARCH I / 3 credits

The definition and in-depth study of a selected topic in Psychology—resulting in a paper which reviews the literature and proposes a research project. Prerequisite and/or corequisite: MTH 123, PSY 322, PSY 332.

PSY 481 DIRECTED RESEARCH II / 3 credits

The completion of a research project including a paper in APA style. Prerequisite: PSY 480.

Religion and Philosophy

RPH 200 INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE / 3 credits

Introduction to critical and interpretive methods of Biblical study. Survey of both Old and New Testaments.

RPH 203 INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY / 3 credits Basic beliefs and forms of the Christian religion.

RPH 204 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY / 3 credits

Problems, methods, and values of philosophy. Special emphasis on building an adequate philosophy of life.

RPH 205 ETHICS / 3 credits

A study of the principal schools of ethical theory and the manner in which they address contemporary problems of individual and social life.

RPH 206 LOGIC / 3 credits

The study and practice of the basic skills of critical thinking.

RPH 207 JUDAISM AND ISLAM / 3 credits

An examination of the history, teachings, and practices of Judaism and Islam and their impact on the contemporary world.

RPH 208 ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION / 3 credits

Examination of content of, and analytical approaches to, humanity’s oldest religions. Emphasis on Native American forms (Same as ANT 208).

RPH 214 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE / 3 credits

This course is an introduction to the philosophy of science through the examination of attempts to explain the meaning, structure and implications of scientific inquiry. Topics may include the structure of scientific theories, the distinction between science and non-science, the relation of theory to experiment, the genesis and evolution of scientific concepts and theories, and problems and questions arising from the impact of science and technology on contemporary society. No formal background in the natural sciences is assumed.

RPH 260 DEATH AND DYING / 3 credits

Biological, legal, psychological, and theological aspects of death and dying. Consideration of the psychology of death and bereavement; the fear of death; the American funeral; the treatment of death in literature, drama, and film; euthanasia; telling children about death; the Christian hope.

RPH 270 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS / 3 credits

An examination of professional responsibility with case studies of ethical issues in business and the professions.

RPH 300 BIBLICAL STUDIES / 3 credits

A critical examination of a selected portion or theme of the Bible. Prerequisite: RPH 200 or permission of instructor.

EDU 304 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION / 3 credits

This course will concentrate on the educational implications of five schools of philosophical thought. Particular emphasis will be placed on Plato’s idealism, Aristotle’s realism, Aquinas’ Christianity, Dewey’s pragmatism and Sartre’s existentialism. (Same as EDU 301)

RPH 305 MAJOR THINKERS / 3 credits

Concentrated study of one or two major thinkers in either religion or philosophy.

RPH 329 THE EARLY CHURCH / 3 credits

The development of Christian thought and life to 600 A.D. (Same as HIS 329.)

RPH 330 CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION / 3 credits

Greece and Rome to 313 A.D. (Same as HIS 330.)

RPH 331 THE MIDDLE AGES / 3 credits

European societies from the fall of Rome to the 13th century. Emphasis on the 12th century revival. (Same as HIS 331.)

RPH 332 RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION / 3 credits

Inquiry into the forces which transformed medieval institutions. (Same as HIS 332.)

RPH 335 ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY / 3 credits

An examination of philosophical issues in antiquity, with special emphasis on the works of Plato and Aristotle.

RPH 337 MODERN PHILOSOPHY / 3 credits

An examination of philosophical issues in modern thought.

RPH 340 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION / 3 credits

A critical examination of the major philosophical issues of religious belief.

RPH 345 PHILOSOPHY OF LAW / 3 credits

An analysis of the concept of law, with particular attention to the conflict between the tradition of natural law and legal positivism.

RPH 350 CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS / 3 credits

An examination of selected contemporary moral problems.

RPH 351 ANCIENT POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY / 3 credits

This course is designed to allow students to work with those political thinkers who started the Western political tradition. Concentrating on original sources, the class considers the origin of political philosophy in selected works by such authors as Xenophon, Plato, and Aristotle. (Same as POL 351)

RPH 353 MODERN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY / 3 credits

A study of some major political thinkers such as Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau, Hume, and Marx. Concentration will be on selected works and topics that have influenced contemporary politics. (Same as POL 353)

RPH 354 THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE / 3 credits

This course will examine the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire from 330-1453. Major emphasis will be on the political, social, and economic structures of Byzantium with major emphasis on religion and culture. The influence of Byzantium on the Slavs, Arabs, Turks, and Western European kingdoms will also be studied. (Same as HIS 354)

RPH 355 LAW AND ETHICS / 3 credits

This course will assess laws that are intended to enhance the ethical behavior of politicians and those interested in influencing politicians. It is a research course that will apply both political and ethical methodologies. Prerequisite: POL 101, RPH 205 or permission of the instructor (Same as POL 355).

RPH 363 RELIGION IN AMERICA / 3 credits

A survey of the American religious experience from the colonial period to the present, with special attention given to groups indigenous to the U.S. (Same as HIS 363)

RPH 410 PRESBYTERIAN HISTORY AND DOCTRINE / 3 credits History and distinctive beliefs of Presbyterianism from John Calvin to the present, with special emphasis on America.

RPH 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / 3 credits

Concentrated study in selected fields.

RPH 460 PRACTICUM / variable credit

Science

SCI 102 EARTH SCIENCE / 3 credits

A study of the earth and its place within our solar system.

SCI 103 EARTH SCIENCE LABORATORY / 1 credit

Laboratory for SCI 102.

SCI 250 EVOLUTION / 3 credits

An introduction to the processes of organismal evolution.

SCI 270 SCIENCE PRACTICUM / variable credit

SCI 360 METHODS IN TEACHING SCIENCE / 3 credits

A course designed for prospective secondary science teachers. Emphasizes hands-on experimentation in teaching science process skills, techniques, and data collection and analysis.

Sociology

SOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY / 3 credits

Social origins, cultural and personality basis of human group life, processes of social interaction and nature of social change.

Spanish

SPN 101, 102 BEGINNING SPANISH / 3 credits each

Fundamentals of grammar with emphasis on oral proficiency. Extensive use of audio and video tapes in language lab. (SPN 101 or equivalent is a prerequisite for SPN 102)

SPN 120 HISPANIC CULTURE / 3 credits

Includes two to four weeks of intensive study of cultural patterns in a Spanish-speaking country. This course will be conducted in English, but will include essential expressions in Spanish. Contrasts such as concept of time, roles of women and men, attitudes (bribes, machismo, hembrismo, superstitions), how families are viewed, and common traits in the Hispanic society will be discussed. This course includes lectures and reports on these cultural patterns.

SPN 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH / 3 credits each

Review of grammar with emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Introduction to works of several modern writers. Practice with tapes. Vocabulary building and idiomatic self-expression stressed. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or equivalent.

SPN 250 HISPANIC CULTURE / 3 credits This course, linked to the Nichols Travel Program, includes two weeks of intensive on-campus study of selected elements of Spanish or Latin American culture and two weeks of intensive on-site study in Spain or Latin America. Conducted in Spanish. Texts in Spanish and English that present the history, literature, and/or daily life of a chosen country or region in the Spanish-speaking world will be read and discussed. The course will meet and travel concurrently with SPN 301. Prerequisite: SPN 102. (Same as NTR 250) (Offered annually in January or Spring)

SPN 300 SPANISH FIELD EXPERIENCE / 6 credits

Four weeks of intensive study in a Spanish-speaking country. Classes in Spanish conversation, grammar, culture and customs of the country. Living accommodations with a native family. January or summer. Prerequisite: Approval.

SPN 301 HISPANIC CULTURE / 3 credits This course, linked to the Nichols Travel Program, includes two weeks of intensive on-campus study of selected elements of Spanish or Latin American culture and two weeks of intensive on-site study in Spain or Latin America. Conducted in Spanish. The course will meet and travel concurrently with SPN 250, but students registered in SPN 301 will be expected to use authentic texts in Spanish in preparing oral presentations and/or final written projects in the target language. SPN 301 may count toward the major or minor in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPN 201. (Offered annually in January or Spring)

SPN 310 INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION IN SPANISH / 3 credits Acquisition of written and oral skills in the interpretation and translation of literary and non-literary Spanish texts. Prerequisite: SPN 202.

SPN 333 ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION / 3 credits In-depth examination of the elements of Spanish grammar, with practice in written compositions and oral presentations. Prerequisite: SPN 202.

SPN 340 SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONS / 3 credits

A study of medical, legal, or business Spanish based on an understanding of the culture and history of these professions in the Hispanic world; course includes report writing, acquisition of specialized vocabulary, written contact with Spanish-speaking professionals in these fields, and role playing in professional settings. Prerequisite: SPN 202.

SPN 345 LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE / 3 credits

Survey of Latin American literature with detailed attention to several major writers of the 20th Century. Taught in Spanish with dual emphasis on content and communication. Prerequisite: SPN 202.

SPN 350 METHODS OF TEACHING SPANISH / 3 credits

Modern methods of instruction in foreign language and culture from middle school through high school. Materials, planning and classroom techniques are stressed. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

SPN 355 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION / 3 credits

Overview of Latin American civilization beginning with Pre-Columbian societies and concluding with a more detailed study of one principal country (e.g., Mexico) as representative of modern trends. Taught in Spanish with dual emphasis on content and communication. Prerequisite: SPN 202.

SPN 360 SPANISH CIVILIZATION / 3 credits

Survey of Spanish history from the cave dwellers of Altamira to King Juan Carlos. Taught in Spanish with dual emphasis on content and communication. Prerequisite: SPN 202.

SPN 365 SPANISH PAINTING / 3 credits

Survey of Spanish painting with major attention to the masters (El Greco, Velasquez, Goya, Picasso, Dali, and Miró). Taught in Spanish with dual emphasis on content and communication. Prerequisite: SPN 202.

SPN 380 SPANISH LITERATURE / 3 credits

Survey of Spanish literature with detailed attention to at least one work from the Medieval Period, the Golden Age, and the Generation of ‘98. Taught in Spanish with dual emphasis on content and communication. Prerequisite: SPN 202.

SPN 410 20TH CENTURY LATIN AMERICAN PROSE FICTION / 3 credits Critical study and analysis of representative works of prose fiction from the distinct periods of 20th century Latin American prose fiction, with emphasis on the “boom” novel since 1940. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Any two of the following courses: SPN 345, 355, 360, or 380.

SPN 420 GOLDEN AGE LITERATURE / 3 credits

Critical study and analysis of the drama, poetry, and/or novel of the Spanish Golden Age, 1492-1681. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Any two of the following courses: SPN 345, 355, 360, or 380.

SPN 440 SENIOR SEMINAR / 3 credits

In-depth study of a specific theme, trend, period, or author in the literature and culture of Spain and/or Latin America. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Two 300-level SPN courses and one 400-level course.

SPN 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / 1-3 credits

Concentrated study in selected fields. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

THE 101 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE / 3 credits

A survey of the theory and practice of theatre as an art form through the reading of selected plays, discussion of playwrights, genres, styles, and production methods.

THE 201 BASIC STAGECRAFT / 3 credits

Theories of production from a technical and aesthetic viewpoint will be examined. Fundamentals of set construction and shop management will be explored.

THE 210, 212, 310, 312 THEATRE PRACTICUM / 1 credit each Practical work on a Harlequin Theatre Production as actor, backstage technician, or front of house personnel. No previous theatre experience required. Assignments are made by the instructor during the term student is registered. Maximum credit allowed for graduation is 4 credits. (200-level credits must be completed before 300-level credits)

THE 213 FUNDAMENTALS OF VOICE AND DICTION / 3 credits Study of the process for improvement of voice production, vocal placement, and diction through the use of vocal exercises and readings from dramatic and non-dramatic literature.

THE 232 BEGINNING ACTING / 3 credits

An introduction to the process of stage acting, through basic acting exercises, improvisation, and rehearsal and class presentation of scenes from plays.

THE 233 ADVANCED ACTING / 3 credits

A continuation of principles established in beginning acting. Scenes from classical and major modern playwrights will be rehearsed and presented in class. Prerequisite: THE 232.

THE 243 SCENE DESIGN / 3 credits

Students will examine modern scene design found in the theories of Gordon Craig, Adolphe Appia, Antonin Artaud, etc. A design concept for a theatre production will be developed.

THE 244 STAGE LIGHTING / 3 credits

Students will examine modern stage lighting found in the theories of Adolphe Appia, Jo Melziener, Norman Bel Geddes, etc. A design concept for a theatre production will be developed and implemented.

THE 255 LONDON THEATRE TOUR / 3 credits

Students will learn the importance of London as a theatre center for Western culture both historically and currently by immersion into theatre and historical areas. (Same as NTR 255 and ENG 255)

THE 315 GENDER ISSUES AND CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATRE / 3 credits A critical examination of contemporary American plays as documents of personal liberation. In addition to dramatic texts, readings include theoretical works from feminism, masculism, and gay liberation. Prerequisite: THE 101, 232 or permission of instructor.

THE 332 IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE / 3 credits

A practical course on the techniques of improvisational theatre. Students will learn basic improvisational acting techniques. The class, through improvisation, will develop a theatre piece. This will be rehearsed and presented in performance as a final project. Prerequisite: THE 101, 232 or permission of instructor.

THE 353 PRINCIPLES OF DIRECTING / 3 credits

The process of directing for the stage through the study of script analysis and the presentation in class of scenes from plays directed by the student. Prerequisites: THE 101, 210, 212, and 232.

THE 383 THEATRE HISTORY / 3 credits

A study of Western theatre from its origins to the recent developments in contemporary theatre. Includes the reading of plays from each period. Prerequisite: THE 101 or permission of the instructor.

THE 401 MODERN DRAMA / 3 credits

The course examines Western playwrights from George Buchner (1835) to the present thr