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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 
  

  • ITALN 270 - Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area

    Credits: (3-12)
    Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the Italian-speaking world. Students will complete language skills courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 200-level foreign language Mount courses. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • ITALN 301 - Introduction to Italian Studies I

    Credits: (3)
    The purpose of these courses is to help students transition in their language ability from intermediate language learners to more learners. Students will be given extensive practice in speaking and writing through reading, analysis and class discussion of a variety of contemporary texts which may include media articles, music, visual images, short stories, movies and broadcasts. Upon completion of ITALN 301 with C or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for ITALN 300. Prerequisite(s): ITALN 202 , ITALN 215  or equivalent.
  

  • ITALN 302 - Introduction to Italian Studies II

    Credits: (3)
    The purpose of these courses is to help students transition in their language ability from intermediate language learners to more learners. Students will be given extensive practice in speaking and writing through reading, analysis and class discussion of a variety of contemporary texts which may include media articles, music, visual images, short stories, movies and broadcasts. Upon completion of ITALN 301  with C or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for ITALN 300. Prerequisite(s): ITALN 202 , ITALN 215  or equivalent.
  

  • ITALN 310 - Conversation & Composition

    This course will review and continue to introduce the basic structures of the Italian language within culturally authentic contexts. The culture will provide the bases for class discussions geared toward expanding vocabulary and reviewing grammar. The study and practice of written and oral Italian will emphasize the acquisition of improved written and oral proficiency in the language.
  

  • ITALN 315 - Italian Language & Culture I

    Credits: (3)
    This course will develop the communicative skills of more advanced language learners and strengthen their proficiency as they discuss, read and write about important literary texts, works of art, music and film that have contributed to the development of Italian civilization. Students in this course will practice more complex linguistic structures and examine the cultural products in greater depth. Upon completion of ITALN 315 with C or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for ITALN 300. Prerequisite(s): ITALN 201 , ITALN 215  or equivalent.
  

  • ITALN 316 - Italian Language & Culture II

    Credits: (3)
    This course will develop the communicative skills of more advanced language learners and strengthen their proficiency as they discuss, read and write about important literary texts, works of art, music and film that have contributed to the development of Italian civilization. Students in this course will practice more complex linguistic structures and examine the cultural products in greater depth. Upon completion of ITALN 315  with C or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for ITALN 300. Prerequisite(s): ITALN 201 , ITALN 215  or equivalent.
  

  • ITALN 320 - Modern Italy: A Cultural Study

    Credits: (3)
    Students develop an appreciation of the distinct national character of modern Italy through a study of exemplary works of literature, music, art, and cinema produced in the period extending from the Risorgimento to the 1970s. Upon completion of ITALN 320 with C or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for ITALN 300. Prerequisite(s): ITALN 202  or equivalent.
  

  • ITALN 330 - Contemporary Italy: Film and Culture I

    Credits: (3)
    A study of contemporary Italian civilization and culture through the medium of film. The course uses representative films and contemporary literature in order to explore current cultural issues and debates that effect Italian national identity. Upon completion of ITALN 330  with C or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for ITALN 300. Prerequisite(s): ITALN 202  or equivalent.
  

  • ITALN 331 - Contemporary Italy: Film and Culture II

    Credits: (3)
    A study of contemporary Italian civilization and culture through the medium of film. The course uses representative films and contemporary literature in order to explore current cultural issues and debates that effect Italian national identity. Upon completion of ITALN 330  with C or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for ITALN 300. Prerequisite(s): ITALN 202  or equivalent.
  

  • ITALN 370 - Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area

    Credits: (3-12)
    Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the Italian-speaking world. Students will complete language skills courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 300-level foreign language Mount courses. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • ITALN 398 - Independent Study

    Credits: (1-3)
    Supervised individual work in selected areas of Italian language, literature, or culture. Permission of the instructor, department chair and dean is required.
  

  • ITALN 460 - Topics in Italian Studies

    Credits: (3)
    A study of some aspect of literature from Italy-particular author(s), theme, work or genre. Prerequisite(s): ITALN 202  or equivalent.
  

  • ITALN 475 - Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area

    Credits: (3-12)
    Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the Italian-speaking world. Students will complete culture or literature courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 400-level foreign language Mount courses. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • ITALN 480 - Internship

    Credits: (credits to be determined)
    An off-campus work experience that develops Italian language proficiencies. Permission of the instructor, the department chair and the dean of academic services is required.
  

  • ITALN 498 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (1)
  

  • JAPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I

    Credits: (3)
    These introductory courses are aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in Japanese and also offer insight into Japanese culture. (Fall)
  

  • JAPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II

    Credits: (3)
    These introductory courses are aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in Japanese and also offer insight into Japanese culture. Prerequisite(s): JAPN 101 . (Spring)
  

  • JAPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese I

    Credits: (3)
    These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year Japanese course. They are aimed at building student proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and enhancing knowledge of the cultures of Japanese people. Upon completion of JAPN 201 with C or better, eligible students will receive three credits prior learning for JAPN 200. Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102  or equivalent. (As needed)
  

  • JAPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese II

    Credits: (3)
    These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year Japanese course. They are aimed at building student proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and enhancing knowledge of the cultures of Japanese people. Upon completion of JAPN 201  with C or better, eligible students will receive three credits prior learning for JAPN 200. Prerequisite(s): JAPN 201  or equivalent. (As needed)
  

  • JAPN 215 - Japanese Language & Culture I

    Credits: (3)
    These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year Japanese course. In addition, these courses develop the communicative skills of intermediate-language learners and strengthen their proficiency as they begin to discuss, read and write about culturally important literary texts, works of art, music and films that have contributed to the development of Japanese civilization. Upon completion of JAPN 201  with C or better, eligible students will receive three credits prior learning for JAPN 200. Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102  or equivalent. (As needed)
  

  • JAPN 216 - Japanese Language & Culture II

    Credits: (3)
    These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year Japanese course. In addition, these courses develop the communicative skills of intermediate-language learners and strengthen their proficiency as they begin to discuss, read and write about culturally important literary texts, works of art, music and films that have contributed to the development of Japanese civilization. Upon completion of JAPN 201  with C or better, eligible students will receive three credits prior learning for JAPN 200. Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102  or equivalent. (As needed)
  

  • LATIN 101 - Beginning Latin

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to classical Latin for students with limited or no prior knowledge of the language. Readings from Latin authors supplement instruction in grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. (Fall)
  

  • LATIN 102 - Beginning Latin

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to classical Latin for students with limited or no prior knowledge of the language. Readings from Latin authors supplement instruction in grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Prerequisite(s): LATIN 101 . (Spring)
  

  • LATIN 201 - Intermediate Latin

    Credits: (3)
    An intermediate course in classical Latin, with review of basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, and further study in these areas, supplemented by readings from Latin authors. Prerequisite(s): LATIN 102  or equivalent. (Fall)
  

  • LATIN 202 - Intermediate Latin

    Credits: (3)
    An intermediate course in classical Latin, with review of basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, and further study in these areas, supplemented by readings from Latin authors. Prerequisite(s): LATIN 201  or equivalent. (Spring)
  

  • LATIN 250 - Study Tour: Selected Geographical Area

    Credits: (1-3)
    Group cultural study tour in a particular geographical area in the ancient world where Latin or Greek was used. Students will enhance their general cultural knowledge of that region with a Mount professor. This course is conducted in English. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • LATIN 301 - Advanced Latin Grammar and Composition

    Credits: (3)
    A review and strengthening of students’ ownership of Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary acquired at the previous levels of Latin study. Prerequisite(s): LATIN 202  or equivalent.
  

  • LATIN 310 - Roman Literary History: Survey

    Credits: (3)
    Careful study of a selection of authors, themes, or genres from the beginnings of Rome to the Silver Age. Prerequisite(s): LATIN 202  or equivalent.
  

  • LATIN 330 - Hollywood and Rome

    Credits: (3)
    Introduces students to 20th century cinema dealing with ancient Rome. Students read ancient literature (in English) which corresponds to the time, personages, and events portrayed in films and are enabled to form educated opinions about the ancient world which can be used to evaluate critically those cinematic productions. Course taught in English. Cross-listed: LAHI 330.
  

  • LATIN 350 - Women in Ancient Rome

    Credits: (3)
    Examination of the status of women in ancient Rome in light of modern views of women’s roles in society. Readings (in English) from a variety of ancient sources which present the historical, social, political, and personal development of women within the patriarchal society of ancient Rome. Taught in English.
  

  • LATIN 360 - Roman Historians

    Credits: (3)
    Detailed study of the works of the Roman historians Caesar, Livy, Sallust, or Tacitus. Prerequisite(s): LATIN 202  or equivalent.
  

  • LATIN 398 - Independent Study

    Credits: (1-3)
    Supervised individual work for students with advanced Latin skills who wish to engage in concentrated reading and research on materials and authors not otherwise offered in regular courses. Permission of the instructor, department chair and dean is required.
  

  • LATIN 400 - Roman Poetry

    Credits: (3)
    Detailed study of the works of the Roman epic, lyric, or elegiac poets. Prerequisite(s): LATIN 202  or equivalent.
  

  • LATIN 498 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (1)
  

  • LEAD 485 - Leadership Practicum

    Credits: (3)
     

    Tier I 485 LEAD (1 credit)

    LEAD 485 is a non-billable iLEAD Program in conjunction with academic, service, and student life departments. A part of a three-tiered mentorship in which students can achieve 1 (silver), 2 (gold) or 3 (platinum) academic credits respectively for 40, 80, or 120 leadership service hours, its purpose is to provide guided academic leadership training and practicum assistance. If a student completes all components of the program by graduation, he or she will have earned three credits. A student take one credit at a time with the same or different facilitators.

     

    Tier I includes topics of leadership philosophy and creating a plan, ethics, mindfulness, Title IX, non-verbal, verbal, and active listening, barriers in communication, written communication, diversity and inclusion, and leadership problem-solving.

     

    Tier II 485 LEAD (1 credit)

    LEAD 485 is a non-billable iLEAD Program in conjunction with academic, service, and student life departments. A part of a three-tiered mentorship in which students can achieve 1 (silver), 2 (gold) or 3 (platinum) academic credits respectively for 40, 80, or 120 leadership service hours, its purpose is to provide guided academic leadership training and practicum assistance. If a student completes all components of the program by graduation, he or she will have earned three credits. A student take one credit at a time with the same or different facilitators.

     

    Tier II curriculum includes “Self-Awareness and Leader Identity Revisited, Embracing Diversity and Inclusion as a Daily Practice, Self-Mastery, The Power of Civility, Conflict, Managing Conflict, Styles and Approaching Conflict, Understanding and Resolving Team Problems.”

     

    Tier III 485 LEAD (1 credit)

    LEAD 485 is a non-billable iLEAD Program in conjunction with academic, service, and student life departments. A part of a three-tiered mentorship in which students can achieve 1 (silver), 2 (gold) or 3 (platinum) academic credits respectively for 40, 80, or 120 leadership service hours, its purpose is to provide guided academic leadership training and practicum assistance. If a student completes all components of the program by graduation, he or she will have earned three credits. A student take one credit at a time with the same or different facilitators.

     

    Tier III, on the topic of organizational leadership, concentrates on how faith-based universities can assist faith-based organizations. Tier III students will be given academic context of civil society in American history, understanding of the human person, social and behavioral theory, the roles of civil society within this context, and religion in various social problems. Six speakers from faith-based organizations will share their mission, challenges, and successes so students can receive a larger view of societal need and how the university can help. The course is coordinated with Dr. Layton Field’s Caritas Program. 

  

  • MATH 105 - Elementary Statistics

    Credits: (3)
    This is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of statistics. Topics include data collecting, displaying, summarizing, drawing inferences, probability, expectation, normal distribution, sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, significance testing and simple linear regression. Appropriate application software is utilized. (As needed)
  

  • MATH 108 - Concepts of Mathematics for Teachers I

    Credits: (3)
    This two-part sequence is designed for the elementary education major as an introduction to selected topics in mathematics. Topics include sets and set operations, number and numeration systems and their operations, algorithms, measurement, reasoning and problem solving, patterns and relations, geometry, probability and statistics. Open only to and required for students preparing to teach at the elementary school level. (Fall)
  

  • MATH 109 - Concepts of Mathematics for Teachers II

    Credits: (3)
    This two-part sequence is designed for the elementary education major as an introduction to selected topics in mathematics. Topics include sets and set operations, number and numeration systems and their operations, algorithms, measurement, reasoning and problem solving, patterns and relations, geometry, probability and statistics. Open only to and required for students preparing to teach at the elementary school level. (Spring)
  

  • MATH 114 - Precalculus Mathematics

    Credits: (3)
    This course prepares students for the calculus sequence. Topics include polynomial and rational functions and their graphs, exponents and logarithms, trigonometric functions and identities, and applications. (Fall)
  

  • MATH 211 - Mathematical Thinking

    Credits: (3)
    In Mathematical Thinking, students experience and explore the nature of mathematics through a wide variety of hands-on learning techniques. This course improves students’ ability to use a mathematical approach to solve problems, to deploy logical reasoning, to communicate mathematical concepts, and to comprehend and use mathematical notation. Content is selected from classical and modern areas of mathematics, such as geometry, number theory, algebra, graph theory, fractals, and probability.
  

  • MATH 228 - Discrete Mathematics

    Credits: (3)
    This course introduces the basic techniques and methods of reasoning for discrete problem solving. Topics include induction, set theory, elementary combinatorics, and graph theory. Applications to computer science are emphasized. Same as CMSCI 228 . (Fall and Spring)
  

  • MATH 247 - Calculus I

    Credits: (4)
    This is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of differential and integral calculus with an emphasis on limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of elementary functions. Applications to curve sketching, max-min values, related rates and areas will be given. Derivatives and integrals of elementary transcendental functions are developed. Prerequisite(s): MATH 114  or its equivalent or permission of the instructor. (Fall and Spring)
  

  • MATH 248 - Calculus II

    Credits: (4)
    Techniques and applications of integration are studied. Topics include improper integrals, polar coordinates, parametric equations, plane analytic geometry, sequences, series and Taylor’s theorem. Prerequisite(s): MATH 247  or permission of the instructor. (Spring)
  

  • MATH 249 - Calculus III

    Credits: (4)
    This course presents the calculus of vector-valued functions and functions of several variables. Topics include directional derivatives, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integration and line and surface integrals. Prerequisite(s): MATH 248  or permission of the instructor. (Fall)
  

  • MATH 332 - Graph Theory

    Credits: (3)
    The theory and practical applications of graph theory are studied. Topics include paths and cycles, bipartite graphs, digraphs, spanning trees, connectivity, matchings, coloring, planarity, Hamiltonian cycles, and graph classes. Prerequisite(s): MATH 228  or permission of the instructor. (Spring, even years)
  

  • MATH 336 - Elementary Number Theory

    Credits: (3)
    Elementary number theory with a focus on both history and theory is studied. Topics include the Euclidean Algorithm, Diophantine equations, the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, congruences, number-theoretic functions, primitive roots, continued fractions, and the theorems of Fermat, Wilson, and Euler. Prerequisite(s): MATH 228  or MATH 247  or permission of the instructor. (On a rotating basis)
  

  • MATH 364 - Linear Algebra

    Credits: (3)
    This course examines the mathematics of matrices and determinants with applications to systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and canonical forms. Prerequisite(s): MATH 228  or MATH 247  or permission of the instructor. (Spring, even years)
  

  • MATH 377 - Foundations of Geometry

    Credits: (3)
    This is a survey of geometries, both classical and modern. Topics include finite geometries, fundamental concepts of Euclidean geometry in the plane and higher dimensions, theorems leading to the modern synthetic approach, constructions and transformations, history of the parallel postulate and non-Euclidean geometries. Understanding and writing clear and consistent proofs are major course objectives. Prerequisite(s): MATH 228  or permission of the instructor. (Fall, odd years)
  

  • MATH 384 - Differential Equations

    Credits: (3)
    This is a study of the solution methods for first order linear, nonlinear, and higher order linear differential equations. Laplace Transforms, power series solutions, Picard’s method and systems of linear differential equations are examined. Prerequisite(s): MATH 248  or permission of the instructor. (Spring, odd years)
  

  • MATH 387 - Probability

    Credits: (3)
    This is an introduction to the theory of elementary probability. Topics include Kolmogorov’s axioms of probability, conditional probability and independence, finite combinatorics, discrete and continuous distributions, moments, jointly distributed random variables, limit theorems, generating functions, Markov chains and random walks. Prerequisite(s): MATH 228  and MATH 248  or permission of the instructor. (On a rotating basis)
  

  • MATH 388 - Operations Research

    Credits: (3)
    This is an introductory course in operations research. Topics are selected from linear programming, network models, project scheduling, stochastic processes, game theory, queuing theory, decision analysis, non-linear programming, dynamic programming, simulation, and forecasting. Prerequisite(s): MATH 228  or MATH 247  or permission of the instructor. (On a rotating basis)
  

  • MATH 389 - Numerical Methods

    Credits: (3)
    This course examines a variety of numerical methods for applications of mathematics. Topics include the numerical solution to nonlinear equations, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, and the numerical solution to differential equations. Prerequisite(s): CMSCI 120  and MATH 247  or permission of the instructor. Same as CMSCI 389 . (Fall, odd years)
  

  • MATH 390 - Mathematical Statistics

    Credits: (3)
    The course provides the mathematical foundations of statistics. Topics include functions of random variables, transformations of random variables, order statistics, sampling theory and distributions, introduction to the theory of point estimation and statistical inference, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, likelihood ratio tests, regression, correlation, analysis of variance and analysis of enumerative data. Prerequisite(s): MATH 387  or permission of the instructor. (As needed)
  

  • MATH 398 - Independent Study

    Credits: (1-3)
    This course allows for the independent study in an area of mathematics. Topics are selected to meet a student’s interest or need. Permission of the instructor, department chair, dean and associate provost is required. (As needed)
  

  • MATH 447 - Introduction to Real Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    This is a rigorous development of the fundamental concepts of analysis, including the real number system, functions, sequences, limits, continuity, convergence, differentiation, integration and series. Prerequisite(s): MATH 248  or permission of the instructor. (On a rotating basis)
  

  • MATH 457 - Introduction to Complex Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    This course develops the theory of complex analysis. Topics include the complex number system, limits, sequences, analytic functions, the Laplace equation, contour integrals, Cauchy integral theorems, power series, singularities and conformal mapping. Prerequisite(s): MATH 249  or permission of the instructor. (On a rotating basis)
  

  • MATH 468 - Algebraic Structures

    Credits: (3)
    This is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of abstract algebra. Topics include Abelian groups, permutation groups, cyclic groups, isomorphisms and Cayley’s Theorem. Additional topics covered (as time permits) are rings, ideals, integral domains, and fields. Prerequisite(s): MATH 228  and MATH 248  or permission of the instructor. (Spring, even years)
  

  • MATH 472 - Topology

    Credits: (3)
    This is an introduction to point-set topology or algebraic topology. Possible topics include metric spaces, normal and regular spaces, compactness, connectedness, continuity of mappings, homotopy and homology groups, fixed-point theorems and knot theory. Prerequisite(s): MATH 228  and MATH 248  or permission of the instructor. (On a rotating basis)
  

  • MATH 489 - Modeling and Simulation

    Credits: (3)
    This course develops mathematical models and techniques for constructing mathematical models. Topics may include population growth, epidemics, scheduling problems, predator-prey interaction, transportation, economics and stochastic models. Prerequisite(s): MATH 248  or permission of the instructor. Same as CMSCI 489 . (As needed)
  

  • MATH 492 - Practicum

    Credits: (1-3)
    Practicum presents an opportunity to gain practical experience through a one semester internship. The nature of the work experience and the number of credits must be approved in advance by the department chair. (As needed)
  

  • MATH 493 - Practicum

    Credits: (1-3)
    Practicum presents an opportunity to gain practical experience through a one semester internship. The nature of the work experience and the number of credits must be approved in advance by the department chair. (As needed)
  

  • MATH 495 - Seminar I

    Credits: (1)
    Each of these courses is designed to enhance the comprehension of the fundamental concepts of higher mathematics and to develop an understanding of their organization. Each course may involve applying ideas and techniques learned in earlier classes to solve mathematical and applied problems, and they may also involve directed reading and study in contemporary publications. (Spring)
  

  • MATH 496 - Seminar II

    Credits: (1)
    Each of these courses is designed to enhance the comprehension of the fundamental concepts of higher mathematics and to develop an understanding of their organization. Each course may involve applying ideas and techniques learned in earlier classes to solve mathematical and applied problems, and they may also involve directed reading and study in contemporary publications. (Spring)
  

  • MATH 497 - Undergraduate Research in Mathematics

    Credits: (1-3)
    Under the supervision of a faculty instructor, students conduct research on mathematical questions posed by the student or the instructor. Work may be done individually or in teams as determined by the instructor. The course prerequisites and enrollment limitation vary with the instructor and topic. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. (As needed)
  

  • MATH 499 - Special Topics in Mathematics

    Credits: (3)
    Students work on advanced projects or study in some area of mathematics. Examples include partial differential equations, advanced complex number theory, or harmonic analysis. This course is offered at the discretion of the department with regard to the needs and aptitudes of the students. (As needed)
  

  • MSCI 101 - Basic Military Science I

    Credits: (1)
    Examines the unique duties and responsibilities of military officers. Includes an introduction to the organization and roles of the Army in American society. Students discuss basic leadership traits and skills such as interpersonal communication and teambuilding. Additionally, students study Army values and ethical leadership. (Fall)
  

  • MSCI 102 - Basic Military Science II

    Credits: (1)
    Presents fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine. Students learn effective problem-solving skills and apply active listening and feedback skills. Students also examine factors that influence leader and group effectiveness. An overview of the expectations and responsibilities of officership are given. (Spring)
  

  • MSCI 201 - Basic Military Science III

    Credits: (2)
    Students develop introspective knowledge of self, individual leadership skills, and self-confidence. Students further develop their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills while applying more advanced communication, feedback and conflict resolution skills. (Fall)
  

  • MSCI 202 - Basic Military Science IV

    Credits: (2)
    Course focus is on self-development, guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Additionally, this course challenges student beliefs, knowledge and skills and prepares them to lead other team members in the execution squad-level battle drills. (Spring)
  

  • MSCI 210 - Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET)

    Credits: (4)
    CIET is the Army’s two-year ROTC lateral entry course designed especially for students with no prior ROTC experience who fall in one of the following academic categories:

    1. Undergraduate students who are just completing their sophomore years and desire to enter the Advanced Course at the start of their junior academic year.
    2. Master’s degree candidates who desire to commission subsequent to completing a two year master’s degree program.

    CIET is designed to have professional Army instructors observe students to determine their officer potential in a leadership-oriented, challenging and motivating four-week training program at Fort Knox, KY. Approval of the Military Science Department chair is required for a student to enter this special training course. Those who pass CIET qualify to enter the ROTC advance course and in some cases, may receive a two year scholarship offer. (Off-campus, Summer)
  

  • MSCI 211 - Cultural Understanding & Language Proficiency (CULP)

    Credits: (3)
    Cadets travel the globe, spending up to three weeks immersed in foreign cultures, learning more about how others around the world view the U.S. and, in the process, learning more about themselves. Moreover, Cadets experience up to three different venues during immersion:

    • Humanitarian service
    • Host nation military-to-military contact
    • Education on the social, cultural and historical aspects of the country.
    (Off-campus, Summer)
  

  • MSCI 220 - Cadet Practical Field Training (CPFT)

    Credits: (3)
    The CPFT program includes training at Army Schools and special courses for Air Assault, Basic Airborne, Mountain Warfare, Northern Warfare, Cadet Survival Training at USAFA, and University Officer Training Center in the United Kingdom. Generally, in a typical year, the total number of CPFT allocations equals approximately 10 percent of the cadet population at large. Approval of department chair required. (Off-campus, Summer)
  

  • MSCI 301 - Advanced Military Science I

    Credits: (3)
    This course examines basic skills that underlie effective problem solving. Students analyze the role officers played in the transition of the Army from Vietnam to the 21st century. Students learn how to execute the Leadership Development Program. An analysis of how to plan military missions is conducted. Students learn to execute platoon-level battle drills. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Fall)
  

  • MSCI 302 - Advanced Military Science II

    Credits: (3)
    Students probe leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Focus is on developing leadership competencies and studying leadership responsibilities. Students apply techniques of effective written and oral communication. Students learn and execute platoon-level battle drills. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Spring)
  

  • MSCI 310 - Cadet Leader Course (CLT)

    Credits: (4)
    The five-week CLC, , conducted at Fort Knox KY., provides advanced professional training and evaluation for ROTC cadets during the summer that falls between their junior and senior years. Successful completion of the CLC is an Army mandated prerequisite for commissioning. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Summer)
  

  • MSCI 311 - Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT)

    Credits: (3)
    CTLT is an optional two-track cadet development course consisting of a Platoon Leader track and an Internship track.

    The Platoon Leader track cadets are assigned to positions with active duty units located in the U.S., Pacific and European regions. Duration of training is two weeks for those assigned to stateside units and four weeks for those assigned to overseas units.

    Internship Track: this track consists of 11 different internship programs. The assignment period is the same as the Platoon Leader track with the exception of the Advanced Individual Academic Development Program, an engineering internship that cadets are assigned to for a four-week period. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Summer)
  

  • MSCI 401 - Advanced Military Science III

    Credits: (3)
    This course builds on the CLC experience by focusing on operations and problem solving at the organizational and staff level. Students examine principles of motivating subordinates and organizational change by applying leadership and problem-solving principles to complex case studies and simulations. Lab required. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Fall)
  

  • MSCI 402 - Advanced Military Science IV

    Credits: (3)
    Capstone course designed to explore topics relevant to second lieutenants entering the Army. Students learn to describe the legal aspects of decision making and leadership. They analyze Army operations from the tactical to strategic levels while also assessing administrative and logistics management functions. Finally, students perform platoon leader actions and examine leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Spring)
  

  • MUMO 300 - Modernity in Music

    Credits: (3)
    Critical study of modernity and the key ideas and forces that have shaped the modern world as reflected through the discipline of music.
  

  • PHGE 335 - Islamic Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    An examination of the writings of prominent Islamic philosophers from the classical period and the issues and questions raised in these texts, such as those concerned with the created world, the nature of God, the existence of the soul and human freedom.
    Global Encounters in the Core
  

  • PHGE 344 - Intercultural Dialogue

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation of the philosophical issues arising from the attempt to understand other cultures, especially the possibility of intercultural dialogue, and an exploration of these issues as manifested in current exchanges between Western and non-Western cultures.
    Global Encounters in the Core
  

  • PHGE 375 - Mysticism East and West

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation of major figures or schools in Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and Christian mysticism, with reference to the Greek philosophical mysticism of Neo- Platonism, and of the philosophical questions concerning the nature of mystical experiences. (Same as THGE 451 .)
  

  • PHIL 100 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    Beginning-level electives for students interested in further study of philosophy. Ordinarily these courses will count toward the major and minor in Philosophy.
  

  • PHIL 103 - Foundations of Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    This course explores the early history of Western Philosophy, from its birth in the Greek polis to its role in the development of early Christian thought and of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic thinking in the Middle Ages. Students will learn how to pose, and evaluate answers to, questions concerning the nature of truth, the value of knowledge, the relationship between faith and reason, the relationship between the individual and community, and the nature of the human good. (Spring)
  

  • PHIL 200 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    (Division of Continuing Studies only) An investigation of ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary responses to questions concerning the nature of the human reality, the nature and limits of human knowing, human freedom, human happiness or well-being, and the relation of the individual to society.
  

  • PHIL 201 - Logic

    Credits: (3)
    An examination of the nature of arguments and the principles of right reasoning and an endeavor to foster in students the habit of critical thinking. (Fall)
  

  • PHIL 203 - Philosophy in the Modern Age

    Credits: (3)
    This course explores the history of philosophy from late Renaissance through the Scientific Revolution and the rise of the nation-state. Students will learn how to pose, and evaluate answers to, questions concerning the nature of truth, the value of knowledge, the relationship between faith and reason, the relationship between the individual and community, and the nature of the human good. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 103   (Fall)
  

  • PHIL 300 - Ethics and Human Good

    Credits: (3)
    An inquiry into the nature of the moral good, the structures of moral agency and the proper criteria for making choices that bear on human beings and their well-being.
  

  • PHIL 301 - Moral Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    (Division of Continuing Studies only) An inquiry into the nature of the moral good, the structures of moral agency and the proper criteria for making choices that bear on human beings and their well-being. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 200 .
  

  • PHIL 308 - American Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    An exploration of specifically American perspectives on philosophical problems through the works of thinkers such as James, Dewey, Peirce and Santayana.
  

  • PHIL 311 - Ancient Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation of the development of Western philosophy from the Pre- Socratic period through Plato and Aristotle to Neo-Platonism.
  

  • PHIL 312 - Medieval Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation of the development of Western philosophy from the early Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
  

  • PHIL 313 - Modern Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation of the development of Western philosophy in the 17th and 18th centuries.
  

  • PHIL 314 - Contemporary Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation of the development of contemporary philosophy through selected topics and readings.
  

  • PHIL 315 - Nineteenth Century Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation of selected topics and readings in 19th-century philosophy.
  

  • PHIL 317 - Philosophy of Mind

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation into some of the main issues in contemporary philosophy of mind, with reference to findings in neuroscience and empirical psychology. Topics covered include the nature of mind and the relationship between mind and brain, the nature of consciousness, and the nature of thought, belief, desire, and intention.
  

  • PHIL 318 - Philosophy of Knowledge

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation of the nature of knowledge and its properties, namely truth, certitude and probability. Readings representative of different historical periods will be studied.
  

  • PHIL 319 - Contemporary Value Theory

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation into some of the main problems and issues in contemporary value theory, normally concentrating on ethics and metaethics but may also focus on aesthetics. Topics covered may include the ontology of value, value epistemology, and value semantics.
  

  • PHIL 321 - Metaphysics

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation of the nature of beings; topics examined include the one and the many, being and nonbeing, the nature of substance, monism versus dualism and causality. Readings representative of different historical periods will be studied.
  

  • PHIL 323 - Political Philosophy

    Credits: (3)
    An investigation of the nature of political society through an examination of the concepts of political authority, civil obligation, state neutrality, equality and just distribution.
 

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