Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MU 305 Counterpoint

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Exercises in two-, three-, four-part inventions. Analysis of 18th-century contrapuntal music.

  
  • MU 309 Choral and Instrumental Methods: Grades 5-12

    Course Credit: 1
    Methods for teaching choral and instrumental music in grades 5-12. Philosophical, sociological, psychological foundations of music teaching and learning. Modern trends, materials, principles, procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 209 ; MU 324  or concurrent enrollment. Corequisite(s): MU 281 .

  
  • MU 312 Psychology of Music

    Course Credit: 1
    Psychological, acoustical, sociological aspects of music. Research paper. Fall and Winter Terms even years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

    Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing; ED 315  recommended.

  
  • MU 313 The Influence of Music on Behavior

    Course Credit: 1
    Influence of music on behavior in varied therapeutic settings. Review of clinical models. Fall and Winter Terms odd years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

    Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.

  
  • MU 315 Music History I

    Course Credit: 1
    Survey of Western music and its development from antiquity through the baroque period. Winter Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Interconnected: Humanities/Fine Arts.

  
  • MU 316 Music History II

    Course Credit: 1
    Survey of Western music and its development from the classical period through 19th century music. Fall Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Interconnected: Humanities/Fine Arts.

  
  • MU 318 20th-Century Music

    Course Credit: 1
    Study of theory and history of 20th-century music. Impressionism, neo-classical, dodecaphonic, avant-garde, and others. Winter Term.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 205 , MU 316 .

  
  • MU 322 Music in Christian Worship

    Course Credit: 1
    History of liturgy, theology of worship, development of hymnody, overview of various contemporary denominational worship and music practices.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Humanities/Fine Arts.

  
  • MU 324 Conducting

    Course Credit: 1
    Application of conducting techniques to instrumental and choral music with focus on orchestral conducting and literature. Class serves as a rehearsal ensemble for conducting practice.

  
  • MU 330 Choral and Band Conducting and Literature

    Course Credit: 1
    Rehearsal techniques, problems of choral and instrumental conducting. Observation of choral, instrumental groups. Survey of literature for choral, instrumental ensembles; some arranging.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 324 .

  
  • MU 351 Composition

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Written work in various forms. Two- and three-part, rondo, variation, sonata, fugue. For the music student with interest and ability in musical composition. Offered as arranged study.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

  
  • MU 382 Music Therapy Practicum III

    Course Credit: 0
    Thirty-hour practicum. Conduct co-led sessions for population not served through previous practicum courses. Sole responsibility for a minimum of two sessions by the end of the term. Track and record group and individual data. Direct supervision.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 285 .

  
  • MU 383 Music Therapy Practicum IV

    Course Credit: 0
    Thirty-hour practicum. Conduct co-led sessions for population not served through previous practicum courses. Sole responsibility for 50 percent of sessions. Track and record group data and individual data for two clients. Direct supervision.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 382 .

  
  • MU 391 Orchestration

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Examination of ranges, techniques, timbres of orchestral instruments. Methods of dealing with major scoring problems. Techniques for transcribing piano, chamber, band music for instrumental groups. Special emphasis on transcription of orchestral works for school contexts. Methods of setting up score page and copying parts.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 318 .

  
  • MU 392 Arranging

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Arranging for the music educator. Study of practical arranging techniques for various ensembles. Students will develop competency in transcribing and arranging works from one medium to another.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 318  and MU 391 .

  
  • MU 395 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

  
  • MU 399 Supplemental Instruction: Music

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Teaching practicum in a specific area of study. Student SI leaders participate in leader training, attend classes for which they serve as leaders, prepare and lead study sessions that reinforce course content, model and teach effective study strategies. P/D/F only.

  
  • MU 401 Form and Analysis

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Musical structures from binary and ternary forms to symphonic movements. Advanced analysis techniques applied to repertoire from all eras. Winter Term odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 205 .

  
  • MU 405 Music Therapy Internship

    Course Credit: 1
    Clinical training at an AMTA approved site. P/D/F only.

    Prerequisite(s): Department approval.

  
  • MU 409 Contemporary Issues in Music Education

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Exploration of current issues in music education. Self-study of preparedness for teaching. Winter Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Capstone.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of student teaching.

  
  • MU 410 Current Issues in Music Therapy

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Current topics in music therapy; overview of AMTA and CMBT structure and documents. Values clarification, ethics, preparation for internship. Winter Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Capstone.

    Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year music therapy major.

  
  • MU 450 Independent Study and Research

    Course Credit: variable
    Special subject approved by major study area teacher and department chair.

  
  • MU 461 Perspectives in Music

    Course Credit: 1
    Study of aesthetics of music. Exploration of Western and non-Western, historical and contemporary perspectives on creative, interpretive listening, critical aspects of musical expression. Papers, exams, oral presentations on selected topics approved by instructor. Winter Term odd years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Capstone.

    Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing or instructor approval.

  
  • MU 485 Music Therapy Practicum V

    Course Credit: 0
    Thirty-hour practicum. Conduct sessions for population not served through previous practicum courses. Sole responsibility for 100 percent of sessions. Track and record group data and individual data for two clients. Direct and indirect supervision.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 383 .

  
  • MU 495 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.


Applied Music: Class Instruction

  
  • MU 155 Piano Class

    Course Credit: 0.25
    Fundamentals of piano playing and reading of music. Four to six students. For a beginner or a person with less than 11⁄2 years of previous piano study.

    Prerequisite(s): Interview/audition first day of term.

  
  • MU 194 Functional Guitar Class

    Course Credit: 0.25
    Major and minor chords, strums, transposition in at least four keys, singing and accompanying self and others on guitar.


Applied Music: Private Instruction

  
  • MU 140 Applied Harpsichord

    Course Credit: 0.25
    One half-hour weekly lesson for B.A. student, first- or second-year B.M.E. student, and secondary applied music student; equivalent of one half-hour weekly lesson in major study area for B.M.E. student during professional term. Interpretation problems of harpsichord music of Renaissance, baroque, rococo, and 20th century. Technique, phrasing, articulation, registration, figured bass, ensemble playing. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 150 Applied Piano

    Course Credit: 0.25
    One half-hour weekly lesson for B.A. student, first- or second-year B.M.E. student, and secondary applied music student; equivalent of one half-hour weekly lesson in major study area for B.M.E. student during professional term. Technical proficiency and sensitive interpretation of repertoire from all periods of piano literature. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 160 Applied Organ

    Course Credit: 0.25
    One half-hour weekly lesson for B.A. student, first- or second-year B.M.E. student, and secondary applied music student; equivalent of one half-hour weekly lesson in major study area for B.M.E. student during professional term. Proper playing of hymns, voluntaries, liturgies. Understanding of console nomenclature and standard registrations. Performance of organ literature from all periods. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 170 Applied Voice

    Course Credit: 0.25
    One half-hour weekly lesson for B.A. student, first- or second-year B.M.E. student, and secondary applied music student; equivalent of one half-hour weekly lesson in major study area for B.M.E. student during professional term. Development of tone production, breath control, interpretative skills. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 180 Applied Wind and Percussion Instruments

    Course Credit: 0.25
    One half-hour weekly lesson for B.A. student, first- or second-year B.M.E. student, and secondary applied music student; equivalent of one half-hour weekly lesson in major study area for B.M.E. student during professional term. Scales, arpeggios, selected studies, repertoire appropriate to student. Tone, intonation, phrasing, nuance, color, style. Understanding characteristics, problems of the instrument. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 190 Applied Strings

    Course Credit: 0.25
    One half-hour weekly lesson for B.A. student, first- or second-year B.M.E. student, and secondary applied music student; equivalent of one half-hour weekly lesson in major study area for B.M.E. student during professional term. Technical proficiency for a facile left hand with correct intonation and for mastery of the right hand and arm to master all types of bowing, phrasing, dynamics. Literature for violin, viola, cello, bass. For guitar, individual work in strumming, finger picking, sight-reading, and interpretation in many styles. Musical interpretation. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 240 Applied Harpsichord

    Course Credit: 0.5
    One hour of applied instruction weekly for B.A., B.M. student or first- or second-year B.M.E. student. Interpretation problems of harpsichord music of Renaissance, baroque, rococo, and 20th century. Technique, phrasing, articulation, registration, figured bass, ensemble playing. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 250 Applied Piano

    Course Credit: 0.5
    One hour of applied instruction weekly for B.A., B.M. student or first- or second-year B.M.E. student. Technical proficiency and sensitive interpretation of repertoire from all periods of piano literature. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 260 Applied Organ

    Course Credit: 0.5
    One hour of applied instruction weekly for B.A., B.M. student or first- or second-year B.M.E. student. Proper playing of hymns, voluntaries, liturgies. Understanding of console nomenclature and standard registrations. Performance of organ literature from all periods. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 270 Applied Voice

    Course Credit: 0.5
    One hour of applied instruction weekly for B.A., B.M. student or first- or second-year B.M.E. student. Development of tone production, breath control, interpretative skills. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 280 Applied Wind and Percussion Instruments

    Course Credit: 0.5
    One hour of applied instruction weekly for B.A., B.M. student or first- or second-year B.M.E. student. Scales, arpeggios, selected studies, repertoire appropriate to student. Tone, intonation, phrasing, nuance, color, style. Understanding characteristics, problems of the instrument. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 290 Applied Strings

    Course Credit: 0.5
    One hour of applied instruction weekly for B.A., B.M. student or first- or second-year B.M.E. student. Technical proficiency for a facile left hand with correct intonation and for mastery of the right hand and arm to master all types of bowing, phrasing, dynamics. Literature for violin, viola, cello, bass. For guitar, individual work in strumming, finger picking, sight-reading, and interpretation in many styles. Musical interpretation. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 340 Applied Harpsichord

    Course Credit: 1
    One hour of applied instruction weekly in major study area for B.M. student or third- or fourth-year B.M.E. student. For music majors only, or permission of instructor. Interpretation problems of harpsichord music of Renaissance, baroque, rococo, and 20th century. Technique, phrasing, articulation, registration, figured bass, ensemble playing. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 350 Applied Piano

    Course Credit: 1
    One hour of applied instruction weekly in major study area for B.M. student or third- or fourth-year B.M.E. student. For music majors only, or permission of instructor. Technical proficiency and sensitive interpretation of repertoire from all periods of piano literature. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 360 Applied Organ

    Course Credit: 1
    One hour of applied instruction weekly in major study area for B.M. student or third- or fourth-year B.M.E. student. For music majors only, or permission of instructor. Proper playing of hymns, voluntaries, liturgies. Understanding of console nomenclature and standard registrations. Performance of organ literature from all periods. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 370 Applied Voice

    Course Credit: 1
    One hour of applied instruction weekly in major study area for B.M. student or third- or fourth-year B.M.E. student. For music majors only, or permission of instructor. Development of tone production, breath control, interpretative skills. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 380 Applied Wind and Percussion Instruments

    Course Credit: 1
    One hour of applied instruction weekly in major study area for B.M. student or third- or fourth-year B.M.E. student. For music majors only, or permission of instructor. Scales, arpeggios, selected studies, repertoire appropriate to student. Tone, intonation, phrasing, nuance, color, style. Understanding characteristics, problems of the instrument. Required weekly seminar. Fee.

  
  • MU 390 Applied Strings

    Course Credit: 1
    One hour of applied instruction weekly in major study area for B.M. student or third- or fourth-year B.M.E. student. For music majors only, or permission of instructor. Technical proficiency for a facile left hand with correct intonation and for mastery of the right hand and arm to master all types of bowing, phrasing, dynamics. Literature for violin, viola, cello, bass. For guitar, individual work in strumming, finger picking, sight-reading, and interpretation in many styles. Musical interpretation. Required weekly seminar. Fee.


Music Organizations

  
  • MU 110 Wartburg Choir

    Course Credit: 0.25
    Performance of unaccompanied sacred repertoire. Annual tours. Open auditions. P/D/F only.

  
  • MU 111 Castle Singers

    Course Credit: 0.25
    Vocal jazz choir. Annual tours. Open auditions. P/D/F only.

  
  • MU 112 St. Elizabeth Chorale

    Course Credit: 0
    Women’s chorus. Open auditions.

  
  • MU 113 Kantorei

    Course Credit: 0
    Mixed choir. Performances for campus worship. Open auditions.

  
  • MU 114 Ritterchor

    Course Credit: 0
    Men’s choir. Open auditions.

  
  • MU 119 Handbell Choir

    Course Credit: 0
    Handbell ensemble with weekly rehearsal. Experience with handbells for future teachers and church musicians.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

  
  • MU 120 Wind Ensemble

    Course Credit: 0.25
    Performance of concert band and wind ensemble repertoire. Annual tours. Open auditions. P/D/F only.

  
  • MU 121 Knightliters Jazz Band

    Course Credit: 0
    Performance of jazz literature. Open auditions.

  
  • MU 122 Symphonic Band

    Course Credit: 0
    Performance of standard classical, contemporary band literature. Open auditions.

  
  • MU 123 Chamber Music Ensemble

    Course Credit: 0
    Study representative repertoire for specific ensemble and learn to interact with musicians in a small ensemble setting.

  
  • MU 130 Wartburg Community Symphony Orchestra

    Course Credit: 0.25
    Full symphony orchestra comprised of student, professional, community musicians. Standard orchestral literature, internationally acclaimed guest artists. P/D/F only.

  
  • MU 132 Kammerstreicher

    Course Credit: 0
    A string orchestra for students and community members with previous string playing experience. P/D/F only.

  
  • MU 271 Opera Workshop

    Course Credit: 0.25
    Basic stage movement and makeup. Participation in operatic arias and scenes. Possibility of full productions based on enrollment. May repeat for credit. P/D/F only.


Neuroscience

  
  • NSC 135 Biology of the Mind

    Course Credit: 1
    Introduction to the study of the brain. Emphasis on the neural basis of behavior and cognition. Laboratory work required. Fee. Fall Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Natural Science.

    Notes: Not applicable toward biology major. Credit cannot be obtained in both NSC 135 and NSC 235 .
  
  • NSC 235 Fundamentals of Neuroscience

    Course Credit: 1
    Introduction to the biology of the brain. Emphasis on the neural basis of behavior. Laboratory work required. Fee. Fall Term.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 152  or instructor approval.

    Notes: Credit cannot be obtained in both NSC 135  and NSC 235.
  
  • NSC 335 Neurobiology

    Course Credit: 1
    Introduction to the study of neuroscience. Emphasis on cellular/molecular and systems neuroscience. Discussion of invertebrate and mammalian model systems. Brief review of known and theoretical bases for neurological disease states in humans. Laboratory work required. Fee. Fall Term.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 152  or NSC 135  or instructor approval.

  
  • NSC 455 Methods of Neuroscience Research

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Methods of scientific study. Searching the literature, research process, data collection and analysis, preparation of figures and tables, writing process. Literature critiques and research proposal required.

    Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing or instructor approval.

  
  • NSC 456 Student-Originated Research

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Hands-on research experience. Students conduct projects developed in NSC 455 . Lecture topics cover manuscript and poster preparation. Laboratory notebook, formal poster presentation, major report required.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

    Prerequisite(s): NSC 455  with a C or higher.

  
  • NSC 461 Neuroscience Seminar

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Weekly seminar sequence exploring the historical roots of neuroscience and future directions. Ethical implications of the field will also be explored. P/D/F only. Winter Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Capstone.

    Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing; NSC 335  or instructor approval.


Peace and Justice Studies

  
  • PJ 101 Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies

    Course Credit: 1
    Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of peace and justice studies. Theoretical foundation for analyzing underlying structures of peace, justice, violence and conflict. Development of a worldview rooted in the possibilities of peace and justice. Winter Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Humanities/Fine Arts.

  
  • PJ 281 Field Experience

    Course Credit: variable
    Supervised exploratory experience outside the classroom directly addressing one or more peace and justice issues. Application of academic learning to practical experience. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

  
  • PJ 371 Internship

    Course Credit: variable
    Internship experience with an organization that directly addresses one or more peace and justice issues. P/D/F only. Possible off-campus costs.

    Prerequisite(s): PJ 101  and third- or fourth-year standing.

  
  • PJ 395 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credits vary. See course schedule.

  
  • PJ 460 Building Peace and Justice

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Reading and research in major peace and justice writers. Winter Term odd years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Capstone.

    Prerequisite(s): PJ 101  and third- or fourth-year standing.

  
  • PJ 461 Research in Peace and Justice

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Research applying peace and justice theory to a topic or question in the area of the student’s specialization. Winter Term odd years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Capstone.

    Prerequisite(s): PJ 460 .


Physical Education

  
  • PE 100 Lifetime Wellness

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Examination and development of concepts and skills related to lifetime wellness. Cardiovascular fitness, strength/endurance, body composition, nutrition, stress management, lifestyle assessment. Labs, activities designed for specific analysis and benefit. Fee.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Health and Wellness.

  
  • PE 140 Foundations of Physical Education and Sport

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Background and understanding of historical, sociological, philosophical foundations of physical education, related disciplines, sport. Fall Term.

  
  • PE 142 Introduction to Sport Management

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Overview of the structure of the sports industry and introduction to the scope and variety of career opportunities. Fall Term.

  
  • PE 155 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

    Course Credit: 1
    Necessary background for students interested in interscholastic athletics to become qualified coaches. Emphasis on first-aid procedures/techniques related to care and prevention of athletic injuries. Fee.

  
  • PE 210 Motor Learning

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Study of motor learning characteristics and various stages of motor skills and development. Examination of factors that influence acquisition and performance of motor skills. Instructional methods. Fall Term odd years.

  
  • PE 252 Physical Education for Elementary Grades

    Course Credit: 1
    Organization, administration, content of a developmental physical education curriculum for grades K-8. Program planning. Repertoire of activities emphasizing total development. Fall Term.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 100 .

  
  • PE 254 Physiology of Exercise

    Course Credit: 1
    Scientific basis for training and conditioning. Exercise effects on the human body. Fall Term.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 202  or BI 312 .

  
  • PE 270 Outdoor Recreation

    Course Credit: 1
    Types, skills, techniques of outdoor recreation and living. Preparation for camp work and personal leisure activities. Off-campus. Fee. May Term.

  
  • PE 298 Health and Wellness Promotion

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Overview of current health promotion environment. In-depth study of components needed to implement and run a health promotion program. Fall Term.

  
  • PE 300 Contemporary Issues in Sport Management

    Course Credit: 1
    Discussion of problems, issues facing sport managers. Analysis of current events in sport and their relevance in society. Winter Term.

  
  • PE 349 Personal Training

    Course Credit: 1
    Study physical fitness to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive exercise program for various populations. Preparation for the ACE Personal Trainer examination included. Fall Term.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 202 ; HE 240  or EXS 225 ; PE 356 .

  
  • PE 351 Kinesiology

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Study of muscular and skeletal systems. Emphasis on anatomy, structure, basic biomechanics. Winter Term.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 202  or BI 311 .

  
  • PE 352 Administration of Physical Education

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Budgeting, purchasing equipment, curriculum improvement, supervision of personnel, intramural programs. Legal aspects, including liability. Winter Term odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.

  
  • PE 353 Tests and Measurement

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Selection, construction, interpretation of physical education tests and physical measurements. Basic statistical techniques. Winter Term even years.

  
  • PE 354 Adaptive Physical Education and Fitness for Diverse Learners

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Organization, administration, content of a physical education program for special students. Background information on types of handicaps that could be encountered in school and fitness/wellness settings. Winter Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

  
  • PE 355 Biomechanics of Human Movement

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Identical with BI 355 . The science of motion and the mechanisms of the human body at rest or in motion. The analysis of motion though basic mechanical principles of statics and dynamics. Winter Term.

    Prerequisite(s): PE 351 .

  
  • PE 356 Strength and Conditioning

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for individuals in school and/or fitness/wellness settings. Winter and May Terms.

  
  • PE 357 Essentials of Strength Training

    Course Credit: 1
    In-depth look at the fundamentals of strength, power, and muscular endurance assessment and program design. Winter Term.

    Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing.

  
  • PE 375 Administration and Organization of Fitness Programs and Facilities

    Course Credit: 1
    Knowledge and understanding of different types of facilities and how they are planned and managed. Fall Term.

  
  • PE 458 Fitness Management Seminar

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Weekly seminars examining current issues in fitness research, underlying problems in health and fitness, limitations to current practices in exercise prescription, client retention, ethical dimensions, liability issues. Career search preparation. Winter Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Capstone.

    Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing.

  
  • PE 470 Secondary Content Methods: Physical Education

    Course Credit: 1
    Emphasis on introducing, developing, and practicing discipline-specific pedagogy and reviewing general teaching methods. May Term odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 230 .

  
  • PE 471 Internship in Fitness Management

    Course Credit: variable
    Opportunity to gain insight into fitness and/or wellness as a career and to start making the transition from acquired knowledge in an academic setting to practical experience. Meaningful culmination of undergraduate preparation. Arranged through department chair. Possible off-campus fees. P/D/F only.

    Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing, 2.0 GPA, department approval.


Philosophy

  
  • PH 101 Introduction to Philosophy

    Course Credit: 1
    Current philosophizing, including its roots in the past and in what is good or bad, right or wrong, true or false, meaningful or meaningless, existent or nonexistent. Recommended for students taking only one philosophy course.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Faith and Reflection.

  
  • PH 195 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

  
  • PH 202 Logic

    Course Credit: 1
    Identification of valid argument forms and increased precision of reasoning skills. Formal logic, informal and formal fallacies, propositional calculus, predicate calculus.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Mathematical Reasoning.

  
  • PH 206 Ethics

    Course Credit: 1
    Critical examination of normative systems and criteria for evaluating acts as morally right or wrong and situations as good or bad. Some attention to metaethical concerns.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Faith and Reflection.

  
  • PH 295 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

  
  • PH 303 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

    Course Credit: 1
    Synoptic investigation of philosophic thought from Thales through Ockham.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Faith and Reflection.

  
  • PH 304 Modern Philosophy

    Course Credit: 1
    Principal systems of thought from the Renaissance through the 19th century.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

  
  • PH 307 Philosophy of Religion

    Course Credit: 1
    Identical with RE 307 . Survey and analysis of religious experience, existence of God, good and evil, logic of religious discourse. Every third year.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Faith and Reflection.

 

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