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HI 282 Women in Early World History Course Credit: 1
Identical with WS 282 . The role of women’s contributions and their relative status in various cultures through primary source reading and research. Winter Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.
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HI 290 20th-Century Europe Course Credit: 1
Ideologies, trends, events of Europe that shape our time. Survey of European history from 1900 to the present, including causes of two global wars, nationalism, communism, forces for and against integration. Winter Term odd years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Humanities/ Fine Arts.
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HI 295 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credits vary. See course schedule.
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HI 301 Colonial America Course Credit: 1
Discovery, exploration, colonization by various European powers, development of the English colonies, origins and course of the American Revolution, creation of the Constitution.
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HI 304 American Ethnic History Course Credit: 1
Examination of ethnic groups in American history, including their origins, development, adaptation, impact on society. Fall Term odd years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Diversity.
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HI 305 The American Frontier Course Credit: 1
The 19th-century American frontier with primary focus on trans-Mississippi West. Settlement process, clashes among cultural groups, conflicts over use of resources, adaptation of cultural patterns to new conditions. Fall Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Interconnected: Humanities/Fine Arts.
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HI 306 History of American Foreign Relations Course Credit: 1
Identical with PS 306 . Foreign relations from the American Revolution to present. Concepts that guided and influenced American diplomacy. Winter Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
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HI 311 Ancient Civilizations Course Credit: 1
History of the foundational cultures of the Western tradition: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome. Examination of some of the basic assumptions of these cultures and how these ideas were reflected in the historical events of the period with primary source reading and research. Winter Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
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HI 312 Medieval History Course Credit: 1
Political, socioeconomic, cultural development of medieval Europe. Winter Term odd years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
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HI 318 Hitler’s Germany Course Credit: 1
Examines the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, life in the Third Reich, World War II and the Holocaust, the historical legacy of Hitler. Fall Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Humanities/Fine Arts.
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HI 320 Investigating Germany’s Past Abroad Course Credit: 1
Exploration of Germany’s past through on-site investigation of architecture and historical sites as well as personalities and events from the Roman period to the present in Germany. Fee. May Term.
Prerequisite(s): GM 319 ; instructor approval. Corequisite(s): GM 320 .
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HI 321 Russian History Course Credit: 1
Examination of the Russian past with an emphasis on the 20th century. Fall Term even years.
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HI 341 African History Course Credit: 1
Development of African culture and civilization. Impact of African heritage on modern world development. Fall Term odd years.
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HI 343 Colonialism and Culture Course Credit: 1
Investigation of cultural interaction between Westerners and indigenous populations in Africa and Asia, using the colonial setting during the “new” imperialism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Fall Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Diversity. Interconnected: Humanities/Fine Arts.
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HI 350 Topics in American History Course Credit: 1
Study of an aspect of American history. Offered in rotation with European and non-Western topics courses.
Notes: May repeat for credit.
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HI 351 Topics in European History Course Credit: 1
Study of an aspect of European history. Offered in rotation with American and non-Western topics courses.
Notes: May repeat for credit.
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HI 352 Topics in Non-Western History Course Credit: 1
Study of an aspect of non-Western history. Offered in rotation with American and European topics courses.
Notes: May repeat for credit.
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HI 371 Internship Course Credit: variable
Integration of classroom theory with planned and supervised periods of progressively challenging employment related to students’ career objectives. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing, 2.0 cumulative and major GPA, and department approval.
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HI 372 Internship Course Credit: variable
Integration of classroom theory with planned and supervised periods of progressively challenging employment related to students’ career objectives. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing, 2.0 cumulative and major GPA, and department approval.
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HI 381 Field Experience Course Credit: variable
Supervised exploratory experience outside the classroom. Application of academic learning to practical experience. P/D/F only. Possible off-campus costs.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
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HI 395 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credits vary. See course schedule.
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HI 399 Supplemental Instruction: History 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.
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HI 450 Independent Study Course Credit: variable
Scholarly paper. Instructor supervision.
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HI 461 Historiography Course Credit: 0.5
Historical development of the discipline, philosophical schools of history, values of various approaches, professional ethics, current trends. Winter Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Capstone.
Prerequisite(s): HI 240 .
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HI 495 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credits vary. See course schedule.
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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ID 302 Science and Religion Course Credit: 1
Exploration of historical and contemporary points of conflict and convergence in science and religion, including cosmology, evolution, human genome project.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 303 Views of Human Nature Course Credit: 1
Analysis of the human condition based on the perspectives of literature, philosophy, religion, psychology, political philosophy, biology.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 304 China in Transition Course Credit: 1
Introduction to Chinese culture, social life through a visit to the People’s Republic of China, study at a local university, personal interaction with Chinese learning partners. Fee. May Term odd years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.
Prerequisite(s): GM 304 and third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 305 Humanity and the Environment Course Credit: 1
Impact of humans and their technology on the long-term sustainability of the environment and life on earth. Based on perspectives of science, ethics, economics, sociology.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 306 Issues in Midwestern Agriculture Course Credit: 1
Influence of agricultural technology on the ecological, economic, cultural environment of the Midwest, its people and communities.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 307 The American Landscape Course Credit: 1
Americans’ changing attitudes toward their environment and the impact of those attitudes on the development of American society and on global developments.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 308 Archaeology and the Bible Course Credit: 1
On-site archaeological research in biblical lands, integrating archaeological, historical, cultural, religious perspectives. Fee. May Term.
Prerequisite(s): GM 307 and third- or fourth-year standing. Corequisite(s): GM 308 .
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ID 309 Problems of War and Peace Course Credit: 1
Interdisciplinary exploration of the nature of modern war, its roots and historical evolution. Issues of ethics and collective choice raised by alternative visions of a more peaceful future.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 310 The Holocaust and Its Significance for Our Time Course Credit: 1
Study of European anti-Semitism, particularly in Germany, its culmination in the World War II Holocaust. Ethical, moral, social, political questions the Holocaust raises today through film, fiction, essay, autobiography, art, music.
Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 313 Aging in a Changing Society Course Credit: 1
The study of aging, older people, their adaptation to a rapidly-changing world. Biological, social, psychological aspects of aging with an emphasis on ethical issues in health care, social supports, choice available. Winter Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Diversity.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 314 The Great War and Modern Memory Course Credit: 1
Exploration of the seminal event of the 20th century for the West in order to gain insights into human nature and world view, war, construction and uses of the past, impact of science/technology on humanity.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 315 Leadership Theories and Practices Course Credit: 1
Critical reflection on theories of leadership and civic responsibility within the context of different disciplinary backgrounds and their application to community service projects.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 320 The Global Information Society Course Credit: 1
Study of the complexity of “information,” beyond the Internet, how technology, economics, politics affect information available to a wide range of global citizens. Examination of personal and social information ethics. May Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 321 Crisis Communication Course Credit: 1
A systematic look at crisis communication. The communicative art surrounding a crisis response, the changes to crisis management in a technological age, the sociological repercussions of crisis recovery. Winter Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 322 The Anthropology of the Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago de Compostela Course Credit: 1
Examines the scope, relevance, expression surrounding the Medieval epic journeys to Santiago de Compostela through travel from southeastern France through northern Spain. Fee. May Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 330 Contemporary Global Issues Course Credit: 1
Study of a contemporary global issue besieging the human condition. Evaluation of the issue, root causes, impact on societal resources, implications for policymaking, practical application of policies that implore change. Fall Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 333 Beer and Society Course Credit: 1
Investigation of production and consumption of beer across time, space, discipline to understand its role in society.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 340 History of Western Medicine Course Credit: 1
Exploration of western medical tradition, beginning with ancient Greeks and concluding with problems of modern medicine. Emphasis on the influence of social, political, religious factors. Fall Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 345 Food Course Credit: 1
What is the relationship between human beings and food? Through various disciplines we will explore the issues that surround food, its history, production, consumption, place in culture and religion, and symbolism.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 359 Tanzania and the Global AIDS Crisis Course Credit: 1
Study in Tanzania with special focus on the global AIDS crisis. Service-learning opportunities with Maasai villagers. Safaris, cultural encounters. May Term alternate years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.
Prerequisite(s): GM 359 and third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 360 Metropolis: Place of Convergence Course Credit: 1
Participation, reflection on urban life and issues from cultural, sociological, political, environmental perspectives. Independent project exploring dimensions of leadership and service related to issues that arise in the urban context. Fee.
Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing and admission into Wartburg West program.
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ID 370 The Arts: Issues and Ideas Course Credit: 1
Introduction to various forms of artistic expression and influences on this expression, including technology, censorship, nature, gender, religion. How artists and their work influence the continual maturing of a society.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 373 Contemporary (Ethnic) Culture Course Credit: 1
Study of a contemporary culture as observed and experienced during a full term of immersion in a culture. Examines the culture’s attitudes toward nature, social interactions, world views as expressed in art and life. P/D/F only. Fee.
Prerequisite(s): Third-or fourth-year standing. Corequisite(s): Participation in a full-term cultural immersion.
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ID 375 Private Lives in Public Forms Course Credit: 1
Study of autobiography as a cultural document that presents individuals and their private consciousness to the public. Use of life stories to probe relationship of the individual to society, impact of historical events on individual development, relationship between personality and professional training, connection between fact and fiction.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 385 Vietnam War Course Credit: 1
Examination of America’s involvement in Vietnam and the consequences.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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ID 395 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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ID 399 Supplemental Instruction: Interdisciplinary 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.
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ID 495 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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IS 101 Asking Questions, Making Choices Course Credit: 1
Development of critical inquiry and communication skills as students take responsibility for their learning and actions within the context of a Wartburg liberal arts education.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): EN 111 or concurrent enrollment.
Notes: Must be completed in the first year.
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IS 201 Living in a Diverse World Course Credit: 1
Expansion of critical inquiry and communication abilities as students recognize the challenges and opportunities of living in a diverse world and connect this widened world view to liberal learning.
Prerequisite(s): IS 101 .
Notes: Must be completed during the second year.
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IS 399 Supplemental Instruction: Inquiry Studies Course Credit: 0.5
Teaching practicum in a specific area of study. Student SI leaders participate in leader training, attend courses 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.
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LS 101 Learning Strategies Course Credit: 0.5
Developmental course in self-management. Techniques to control emotions, thoughts, behaviors. Application of those strategies to time management, test-taking, information literacy, motivation, critical thinking, reading. Fall Term.
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LS 110 Exploring Careers and Vocation Course Credit: 0.5
Development of an individual career action plan. Utilizing self-assessment instruments to develop an understanding of personal values, interests, skills, and personality, and connecting them to academic and career goals.
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LS 115 Exploring Elements of Leadership Course Credit: 1
Introduction to the study of leadership as an academic discipline. Critical evaluation of Wartburg’s leadership definition and exploration of its potential for meeting the college’s commitment to leadership and service.
Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Social Science.
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LS 195 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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LS 260 Urban Lifestyles Course Credit: 0.5
Readings, group discussions, activities in and around Denver, Colo. Written reflections exploring personal and societal issues that arise in the urban context and students’ own participation in the life of the city. P/D/F only. Fee.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Wartburg West program.
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LS 295 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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LS 315 Youth Leadership Mentoring Seminar Course Credit: 0.5
Read literature, develop skills, and prepare resources to mentor high school students involved in community service projects. P/D/F only. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
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LS 371 Internship Course Credit: variable
Integration of classroom theory with planned and supervised periods of progressively challenging employment related to students’ academic interests. P/D/F only. Possible off-campus costs.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing, GPA of 2.0 and approval by a supervising faculty member and Dean of the Faculty.
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LS 372 Internship Course Credit: variable
Integration of classroom theory with planned and supervised periods of progressively challenging employment related to students’ academic interests. P/D/F only. Possible off-campus costs.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing, GPA of 2.0 and approval by a supervising faculty member and Dean of the Faculty.
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LS 395 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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LS 399 Supplemental Instruction: Liberal Studies 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.
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LS 405 Leadership Portfolio Seminar Course Credit: 0.5
Reflection on leadership education experience at Wartburg and completion of leadership portfolio. P/D/F only.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): LS 115 or WS 150 , ID 315 , or concurrent enrollment.
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LS 450 Independent Study Course Credit: variable
Additional study in consultation with instructor in areas of interest or need.
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LS 495 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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MA 90 Intermediate Mathematics Course Credit: 0
May be used to satisfy the Preparatory Competency in mathematics prerequisite for mathematics, computer science, accounting, economics courses. Arithmetic of signed numbers, decimals, percents, fractions, topics from the first year of high school algebra. Counts toward full-time student status but not included in grade point average. Does not fulfill the mathematical reasoning requirement of the Wartburg Plan. Fall Term.
Prerequisite(s): One year of high school mathematics.
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MA 105 The Mathematics of Games Course Credit: 1
Exploration into mathematic aspects of various games of strategy and chance including logic, counting techniques, probability, statistics. Mathematical modeling including gathering data, making conjectures, testing strategies of play. May Term every third year.
Essential Ed Requirement: Mathematical Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MA 90 competency.
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MA 106 Mathematics in Modern Society Course Credit: 1
Study of contemporary mathematics and its role in modern society. Emphasis on the use of mathematical models in a variety of societal settings. Topics selected to illustrate the essential role mathematics plays in our world, in terms of practicality and inherent interest and beauty.
Essential Ed Requirement: Mathematical Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MA 90 competency.
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MA 107 Finite Mathematics Course Credit: 1
Application of mathematics to problems in business management, social science, natural science. Brief algebra review with applications of linear, exponential, logarithmic functions; mathematics of finance involving simple interest, simple discount, compound interest, ordinary annuities; linear systems, matrices, simplex method of solving linear programming problems.
Essential Ed Requirement: Mathematical Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MA 90 competency.
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MA 110 Structures of Mathematics I Course Credit: 1
Number theory, the rational number system, graphing, measurement, geometry. Designed for prospective elementary school teachers but open to any student satisfying prerequisite. Fall Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Mathematical Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MA 90 competency.
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MA 111 Structures of Mathematics II Course Credit: 1
Geometry, measurement, probability and statistics. Designed for the prospective elementary school teacher but open of any student satisfying prerequisite. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): MA 110 .
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MA 190 Precalculus Course Credit: 1
For students who wish to study calculus but whose high school mathematics background does not meet prerequisites for calculus. Study and application of algebraic manipulations, functions of various types, solutions of equations and inequalities, trigonometry related to triangles and circular functions. Fall Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Mathematical Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MA 90 competency; two years of high school algebra recommended.
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MA 195 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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MA 212 Geometry and Measurement Course Credit: 1
For elementary and middle-school teachers. One-, two-, and three-dimensional geometry and corresponding measurement topics, geometric intuition and insight helpful in problem solving. Winter Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): One course credit in mathematics, MA 110 recommended.
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MA 214 Statistical Methods Course Credit: 1
Basic terminology, concepts, techniques of describing data and inferring properties of populations (large groups) by using samples (small groups) from those populations. Includes some probability theory and use of calculators and computers to manipulate and analyze data.
Essential Ed Requirement: Mathematical Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MA 90 competency. MA 190 or MA 107 or two years of high school algebra with at least B grades recommended.
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MA 250 Applied Calculus Course Credit: 1
Topics from algebra, differential and integral calculus. Emphasis on functions, difference equations, derivatives, integrals, applications.
Essential Ed Requirement: Mathematical Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MA 90 competency. Three years of high school mathematics (including one semester trigonometry) or MA 190 recommended.
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MA 251 Foundational Differential Calculus Course Credit: 0.5
Emphasis on fundamental analytic concepts of differential calculus.
Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics (including one semester trigonometry) or MA 190 recommended.
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MA 252 Foundational Integral Calculus Course Credit: 0.5
Emphasis on fundamental analytic concepts of integral calculus.
Essential Ed Requirement: Mathematical Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MA 251 .
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MA 255 Multivariable Calculus Course Credit: 1
Emphasis on functions of several variables, vector calculus, analytic geometry of three dimensions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals. Fall Term.
Prerequisite(s): MA 250 , MA 252 .
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MA 281 Field Experience Course Credit: 1
Supervised exploratory experience outside the classroom. Application of academic learning to practical experience. Not applicable toward major. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing; 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average.
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MA 295 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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MA 300 Foundations of Analysis Course Credit: 1
Bridge between calculus sequence and advanced mathematics, attempting to foster “mathematical maturity,” appreciation of mathematics, competence working with complex mathematical statements, ability to write and comprehend mathematical proofs, skill in thinking and communicating in standard mathematical style and terminology. Winter Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): Two MA course credits numbered 250 and above.
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MA 301 Linear Algebra Course Credit: 1
Systems of linear equations, linear transformations, determinants, algebra of matrices, theory of finite dimensional vector spaces. Computer use enhances topics. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): Two MA course credits numbered 250 and above.
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MA 302 Algebraic Structures Course Credit: 1
Introduction to abstract structures called groups, rings, integral domains, fields, which are extensions of algebra topics studied in high school. Background for graduate studies in mathematics and computer science and preparation for secondary teaching and other math-related careers. Fall Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): MA 300 or MA 301 .
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MA 303 Discrete Structures Course Credit: 1
Graph theory, combinatorics, applications of sets, algebra. Useful to students in applied mathematics and computer science. Use of results and techniques from these areas to solve a variety of problems in finite mathematics. Additional topics may include recurrence relations, coding theory, finite state machines, Boolean algebra. Fall Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): MA 250 or MA 252 ; second-year standing.
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MA 304 Modern Geometries Course Credit: 1
Rigorous treatment of the foundations of Euclidean geometry and introduction to hyperbolic geometry. Solid axiomatic development of various geometries and introduction of historical and philosophical implications of non-Euclidean geometry. Examination of geometry as a description of the physical world. Fall Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): Two MA course credits numbered 250 and above.
Notes: Recommended for students planning to teach secondary mathematics.
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MA 305 Advanced Calculus Course Credit: 1
Reinforcement and solidification of learned calculus concepts. Emphasis on a greater depth of understanding. New topics include compactness, uniform continuity, uniform convergence. Winter Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): MA 250 , MA 252 .
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MA 307 Mathematical Modeling Course Credit: 1
“Real world” mathematical modeling situations. Challenges students to construct and/or select models creatively and analyze how well these models work. Emphasis on importance of using existing models and techniques and the necessity of adequately testing and refining results. May Term every third year.
Prerequisite(s): MA 250 , MA 252 ; MA 301 and CS 120 recommended.
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MA 312 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics Course Credit: 1
Current structures, techniques, resources available to elementary school mathematics teachers. Use of models and manipulatives in small-group teaching experiences in Waverly-Shell Rock schools and in the class.
Prerequisite(s): MA 111 .
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MA 313 Mathematical Probability and Statistics Course Credit: 1
Study of theoretical probability distributions that are models of empirical distributions of data generated through counts or measurements. Elementary probability and counting techniques, such as permutations and combinations. Continuous random variables modeling waiting time, lifetimes of components, masses of particles. Fall Term.
Prerequisite(s): MA 250 , MA 252 .
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MA 314 Statistical Applications Course Credit: 1
Application of statistical techniques currently used in different disciplines. Students will have the opportunity to talk with professionals in a variety of fields, gather data, develop a statistics model, draw conclusions or make predictions in order to assist in developing a solution. May Term every third year.
Prerequisite(s): MA 214 or MA 313 .
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MA 315 Actuarial Mathematics Course Credit: 0.5
Actuarial applications of calculus and probability. Preparation for career in actuarial sciences and first actuary exam. Frequently used discrete and continuous probability distributions, expectation value, Bayes’ Theorum. Jointly distributed random variables. P/D/F only. Winter Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): MA 313 .
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MA 371 Internship Course Credit: variable
Integration of classroom theory with planned and supervised periods of progressively challenging employment related to students’ career objectives. Course credit applied toward a major requires department approval. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing; MA 255 or MA 301 ; 2.5 grade point average, cumulative and in major; department approval.
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MA 372 Internship Course Credit: variable
Integration of classroom theory with planned and supervised periods of progressively challenging employment related to students’ career objectives. Course credit applied toward a major requires department approval. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing; MA 255 or MA 301 ; 2.5 grade point average, cumulative and in major; department approval.
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MA 395 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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