Jun 25, 2024  
2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Classification of Courses


Numbering System

The college course-numbering system is as follows:
100–200 freshman- and sophomore-level courses
300–400 junior- and senior-level courses

Courses offered at the 100 level and 200 level are deemed to be introductory in nature, requiring little or no prerequisite disciplinary preparation in terms of skill or knowledge for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Courses at the 300 level and 400 level are deemed to be more advanced, frequently requiring prerequisite disciplinary or skill preparation for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Responsibility for recommending appropriate course levels lies with the department offering the course; if initially endorsed by the appropriate school, the recommendations are forwarded through the schools to the Academic Council for approval for inclusion in the College Catalog

Prefixes

Three-letter prefixes designate the areas or disciplines in which courses reside. Those prefixes are used within the schools’ detailing of

ACC Accounting GER German
ANS Animal Science GOV International Studies and Political Science
ANT Anthropology HIS History
ART Art HON Honors
AST Astronomy IDS Interdisciplinary Studies
BCC Berry College Courses KIN Kinesiology
BIO Biology LCS Latin American and Caribbean Studies
BUS Business MAT Mathematics
CHM Chemistry MGT Management
COM Communication MKT Marketing
CSC Computer Science MUS Music
DAN Dance NUR Nursing
ECO Economics PHI Philosophy
EDU Teacher Education PHY Physics
ENG English PSY Psychology
ENV Environmental Studies REL Religion
EVS Environmental Sciences RHW Rhetoric and Writing
FAM Family Studies SOC Sociology
FIN Finance SPA Spanish
FLM Film STA Study Abroad
FRE French THE Theatre
GEO Geology WNS Women’s and Gender Studies

Requirements in the majors and within the general-education listing earlier in the catalog.

Other Abbreviations Used

CI Consent of Instructor JS Junior Standing PR Prerequisite
CR Co-requisite SS Senior Standing I Writing Intensive

Hours and Credits

The three numbers following the title of each course (ex. 3-2-4) indicate, in sequence, hours of lecture, hours of laboratory and hours of credit. In the example, the class will meet three hours for lecture and two hours for laboratory. Students will receive four semester hours of credit.

 

Interdisciplinary Studies

  
  • CRT 101 - Prototyping Basics


    2-2-3

    This course highlights practical skills and basic theoretical concepts in the design process including product-design oriented innovation, creativity, human-centered design thinking and prototyping. The prototyping will be accomplished using hands-on projects built using digital fabrication tools like 3-D Printers and laser cutters.

    PR: CI
  
  • CRT 300 - Creative Technology Studio


    0-2-1

    A collaborative exploration of specific technology topics, hardware, software or design issues with a focus on students’ individual technology projects. May be repeated twice with permission of instructor.

    PR: CI
  
  • CRT 310 - Innovation & Commercialization


    3-0-3

    Explores transforming innovations into commercial products and services. Students asses technology-based inventions for their commercial potential in terms of licensing and/or for venture development and provide written reports of their findings. Additional topics include preparing documentation and instructions for contract manufacturers and other outsourced service providers. Whenever possible invention will be the students’ own prototypes developed in previous courses.

    PR:  

      and  , or CI

  
  • CRT 320 - Programmable Logic Controllers & Advanced Robotics


    2-2-3

    Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) including PLC programming, connnections, installation and start-up procedures. Other topics include timers and counters, relay logic instructions, and hardware and software applications. Also explores basic robotic concepts including robot classification, power sources, robot applications in the workplace, robot control techniques, path control, end of arm tooling, robot operation and robot controllers, controller architecture in a system, robotic language programming, and human interface issues. Taught cooperatively with Gerogia Northwestern Technical College robots lab and PLC lab. 

    PR:  and  
  
  • CRT 420 - Special Topics


    3-0-3 or 2-2-3

    Highlights current developments in crative technologies. Empahsis on the understanding and ability to utilize recent technological developments in practical applications and individual studetn projects. May be retaken provided topic differs.

    PR:  or CI
  
  • CRT 496 - Technology Internship


    3-9 Credits

    Student will work in a professional setting under a faculty member who provides guidance and works with student and on-site work supervisor to integrate work experiences and the student’s educational and professional goals. 

    PR: See general requirements for academic internships in catalog; CI
  
  • CRT 498 - Directed Study


    3-0-3

    In-depth study of an individualized program designed by the student and the faculty sponsor. Alternatively, independetn study may involve working with an individual faculty memeber on a research project in which students have the opportunity to see firsthand how new knowledge and understanding are developed in technology. To pursue directed study, students develop a learning contract with the faculty sponsor and will typically produce a significant term paper or project.

    PR: Approval of school dean and provost; CI
  
  • CRT 499 - Design Project Capstone


    3-0-3

    Project-based capstone course. Student groups design, build, and test a design concept that solves an open-ended need through design, prototype construction and user testing.

    PR:   ,   , and  

     

  
  • IDS 210 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies


    1-0-1

    Orientation to the interdisciplinary Studies major, including preparation of an IDS major proposal. Development of skills and concepts needed to successfully create and pursue an individualized major. Major elective.

  
  • IDS 300 - Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar


    3-0-3

    Examines interdisciplinary theory, research methods and writing through intensive study of variable topics. Students will study the methodologies, interpretative frameworks, values and evidence used in traditional academic disciplines and then learn how to integrate multiple disciplines to understand a historical era, a region, an issue or a problem.

    PR: Approval of IDS plan.

Kinesiology

  
  • KIN 101 - Physical Activities: Weight Training


    0-2-1

    Weight-training principles.

  
  • KIN 103 - Physical Activities: Volleyball Regulation


    0-2-1

    USVBA volleyball.

  
  • KIN 105 - Physical Activities: Beginning Swimming


    0-2-1

    Offered for weak or non-swimmers; Red Cross standards.

  
  • KIN 107 - Physical Activities: Bowling


    0-2-1

    Fundamental bowling for the inexperienced player. Fee.

  
  • KIN 108 - Physical Activities: Mountain Biking


    0-2-1

    An introduction to mountain-biking techniques, products, repair tips and actual off-road cycling. Open to riders of all skill and fitness levels.

  
  • KIN 109 - Physical Activities: Badminton


    0-2-1

    Fundamental badminton for the inexperienced player.

  
  • KIN 110 - Physical Activities: Rock Climbing


    0-2-1

    Basic instruction and experiences in rappelling and climbing. Fee.

  
  • KIN 111 - Physical Activities: Tennis


    0-2-1

    Fundamentals of tennis for the inexperienced player.

  
  • KIN 113 - Physical Activities: Racquetball


    0-2-1

    Fundamentals of racquetball for the inexperienced player. Fee.

  
  • KIN 114 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for Freshmen


    0-2-1

    Team- and personal-confidence building course that promotes critical thinking, camaraderie and appropriate risk taking. Focus on developing a plan for enhancing student success and leadership skills. Involves weekend hours. Fee.

    PR: Freshman status
  
  • KIN 115 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for Sophomores


    0-2-1

    Designed to encourage confidence building, problem solving and effective decision making through the use of adventure-based activities on the challenge course that support the goals of the sophomore year experience. Involves weekend hours. Fee.

    PR: Sophomore status.
  
  • KIN 116 - Physical Activities: Scuba


    0-2-1

    A basic course which meets minimum standards. No certification is earned. Fee.

  
  • KIN 117 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for Juniors


    0-2-1

    Designed to encourage confidence building, problem solving, goal setting and risk taking through the use of adventure-based activities on a challenge course that support the junior year experience. Involves weekend hours. Fee.

    PR: Junior status.
  
  • KIN 118 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for Seniors


    0-2-1

    Designed to develop a sense of confidence for effective goal setting and decision making in a challenge course environment. Promote a state of preparedness for beyond the senior year to confront challenges and take risks in a supportive adventure environment. Involves weekend hours. Fee.

    PR: Senior status.
  
  • KIN 120 - Physical Activities: Soccer


    0-2-1

    Team experiences and skill development. Not available to varsity players.

  
  • KIN 124 - Physical Activities: Golf


    0-2-1

    Fundamentals and beginning play. Fee. Not available to varsity golfers.

  
  • KIN 125 - Physical Activities: Intermediate Swimming


    0-2-1

    Open to swimmers above the beginner level.

  
  • KIN 126 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Lifeguarding


    0-2-1

    A prerequisite to Lifeguarding (KIN 136 ), this course provides an understanding of the basic knowledge and skills needed to advance into a lifeguarding program.

    Certification is available if both KIN 126 and 136 are taken during the same semester and all standards are successfully completed.

  
  • KIN 127 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Canoeing


    0-2-1

    Paddling techniques and trip-management skills for all forms of canoeing options. Full weekend canoe and camping trip. Fee.

  
  • KIN 128 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Whitewater Rafting


    0-2-1

    Develop basic paddling techniques and trip-management skills for whitewater rafting prior to full-weekend whitewater rafting trip. Fee.

  
  • KIN 129 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Kayaking


    0-2-1

    Develop fundamental kayaking skills utilizing indoor pool prior to open-water kayak trip. History, equipment, basic paddle techniques and trip planning will be covered. Involves weekend hours. Fee.

  
  • KIN 131 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Half Marathon


    0-2-1

    Running Activity-based course emphasizing fitness acquisition through a personalized training program for the half marathon.

  
  • KIN 132 - Physical Activities: Basketball


    0-2-1

    Fundamentals of the game for students with no playing experience in an organized league.

  
  • KIN 134 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for On-campus Groups


    0-2-1

    A custom-designed confidence and team building experience for intact on-campus groups. The schedule and challenge elements and activities are matched to the goals of the group and individuals in specific on-campus groups such as clubs, athletic teams, residence halls, student-work teams, etc. Fulfills General Education requirement (activity course) Fee. CI $75 fee.

  
  • KIN 136 - Physical Activities: Lifeguarding


    0-2-1

    A follow-up course to KIN 126  that develops personal and lifeguarding skills and knowledge necessary to advancing into the profession of lifeguarding.

    PR: KIN 126 .
    Certification is available if both KIN 126 and 136 are taken during the same semester and all standards are successfully completed.

  
  • KIN 146 - Physical Activities: Lacrosse


    0-2-1

    This course will introduce the basic rules, techniques, strategies and systems of lacrosse play.

  
  • KIN 151 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Cave Leadership


    0-2-1

    Designed to educate students about cave travel, risk management, equipment selection and the basic understanding of ecology and geology related to the cave environment. A focus will be on the need to practice and teach “Leave No Trace” leadership techniques applied to the fragile underground wilderness. Fee . Involves weekend hours and off-site sessions required.

  
  • KIN 155 - Physical Activities: Martial Arts


    0-2-1

    Beginning Skill development in one of the martial arts including but not limited to taekwondo, karate, and judo.

  
  • KIN 160 - Physical Activities: Yoga


    0-2-1

    Introduction to the fundamentals of Hatha Yoga through the practice of exercises (asanas), breathing and relaxation techniques.

  
  • KIN 161 - Physical Activities: Yoga II


    0-2-1

    A continued exploration of Hatha Yoga through the practice of traditional poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and relaxation.

    PR: KIN 160  or CI.
  
  • KIN 165 - Physical Activities: Basic Challenge-Course Instructor


    0-2-1

    National training curriculum is available to individuals with prior challenge-course experience who want to develop the basic skills needed to effectively lead team-building and low-element challenge course activities. Basic knot-tying and belaying techniques learned. Special schedule. Fee.

    PR: KIN 114 , KIN 117  or KIN 118  or CI.
  
  • KIN 166 - Physical Activities: Advanced Challenge-Course Instructor


    0-2-1

    Develop skills and techniques to manage advanced challenge-course programs. Course safety, risk management, element set-up and rescues will be focused upon to meet national challenge-course training standards. Involves weekend hours. Fee.

    PR: KIN 165 .
  
  • KIN 170 - Physical Activities: Wilderness First Aid


    0-2-1

    Designed to provide lay rescuers with additional knowledge and information about how to respond to emergencies in the wilderness, campus, rural and work settings. Required of individuals in settings where EMS is 30 or more minutes away from site. Special schedule. Fee.

    PR: Prior first-aid and CPR certification required.
  
  • KIN 171 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Backpacking


    0-2-1

    Fundamental skills necessary for low-impact hiking and safe camping procedures. Knowledge of effective selection of equipment, clothing, routes and sites. Develop appreciation of wilderness and environmental awareness as a lifelong activity. Trip required. Fee.

  
  • KIN 172 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Orienteering


    0-2-1

    Combine skills of land navigation and fitness (walking/running) while learning basics of staying found in the outdoors.

  
  • KIN 175 - Physical Activities: Fitness Walk/Jog


    0-2-1

    Activity-based course emphasizing fitness acquisition through a personalized program of walking and/or jogging.

  
  • KIN 176 - Physical Activities: Disc Golf


    0-2-1

    The course is designed to educate the students in the basic rules, techniques, throwing options and strategies of disc golf, a sport well suited for a lifetime leisure activity.

  
  • KIN 177 - Physical Activities: Softball for Women


    0-2-1

    The course is designed to teach female students basic rules and fundamentals of softball. These fundamentals include catching, hitting, throwing and defense with an emphasis on fast pitch softball.

  
  • KIN 180 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Snow Skiing


    0-2-1

    Introduces the basic skills necessary for snow skiing. All types of snow skiing will be introduced. Physical conditioning will be emphasized prior to an off-campus multiple overnight experience. Fee.

  
  • KIN 190 - Physical Activity Topics


    0-2-1

    Offered periodically to address activities of interest not currently part of the KIN curriculum. Activities will only be offered twice in this topics course. Counts as an activity course for general education. Repeatable for credit with different topics.

  
  • KIN 201 - Introduction to Exercise Science


    1-0-1

    This course is a survey of the discipline of exercise science. The course introduces students to the basic characteristics of the professions generally pursued by those graduating with a degree in exercise science, and provides information and resources that can be used for making early academic and career decisions.

  
  • KIN 210 - Introduction to Athletic Training


    1-0-1

    This course is a survey covering the profession of athletic training. The course introduces students to the basic principles of injury treatment and preventative care commonly used in the profession. Course will not count for Major or General Education.

  
  • KIN 220 - First Aid


    2-0-1

    Policies and procedures for emergencies. American Red Cross certification earned.

  
  • KIN 221 - Survey of Wellness


    0-2-1

    Comprehensive experience relating to wellness topics including nutrition, healthy behaviors and self-testing. Use of internet websites will individualize course outcomes.

  
  • KIN 222 - College Health Topics


    2-0-1

    Survey of health problems on college level with emphasis on drug education and sex education.

  
  • KIN 223 - Self-Defense for Women I


    1-0-1

    Focus on prevention of violent crimes directed toward women, with special emphasis given to prevention of sexual assault (stranger and acquaintance) through development of nonverbal communication skills, assertiveness skills, stranger-danger awareness and self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses. To be completed during first seven weeks of term.

    CR: KIN 224 .
  
  • KIN 224 - Self-Defense for Women II


    2-0-1

    Develops awareness of relationship violence and basic car care. Introduction to Model Mugging and role-playing scenarios utilizing self-defense skills. To be completed during second seven weeks of term. May be used as an activity course. Fee.

    CR: KIN 223 .
  
  • KIN 225 - Personal Safety


    0-2-1

    This class focuses on the prevention and management of aggressive behaviors found in the workplace. Special emphasis is given to (but not limited to) environments where conflict and aggression may arise from individuals being served in a professional setting such as the classroom, counseling, hospital, social service, or criminal justice. Techniques such as non-verbal communication, verbal communication, crisis intervention, assertiveness skills, personal awareness and self-assessment are introduced and practiced. Elective credit only.

  
  • KIN 256 - History and Principles of Health, Physical Education and Athletics


    3-0-3

    History background, general scope, principles, interpretations and objectives of health, physical education and recreation relationship to education as a whole.

    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 258 - Coaching Theory and Practice I


    1-2-3

    Develop an awareness of and experience in three sports offered in private and public schools. Each student completing the course will be expected to develop a coaching portfolio.

  
  • KIN 259 - HPE Coaching Theory and Practice II


    1-2-3

    Emphasis will be to develop an awareness of and experience in three sports not covered in KIN 258 . Students will be expected to develop a coaching portfolio.

  
  • KIN 260 - Athletic Coaching Theories and Principles


    3-0-3

    Coaching philosophies, theories and principles: athletic-team planning, problems, safety, liability and promotions. Coaching application experiences.

  
  • KIN 266 - Functional Anatomy and Physiology


    3-2-4

    Examination of the basic biological concepts of the structure and function of the human body. Cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, muscular, skeletal, and endocrine systems will be studied. Special topics may include the disease processes that affect the human body. Required for health and physical education majors. Will not satisfy a General Education lab science.

  
  • KIN 275 - Water Safety Instructor


    3-1-3

    Skill development and techniques for aquatic-instruction program and aquatic-facility management, with focus on leadership development and program management in an aquatic environment. Successful completion of standards results in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. Fee.

    PR: basic swimming competency as assessed by pretest.
  
  • KIN 290 - Topics in Kinesiology


    3-0-3

    Introduction to special topics in the field of Kinesiology. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

  
  • KIN 301 - Techniques of Teaching Team and Individual Sports


    1-2-3

    Organization and teaching of motor skills in a variety of sports. Practicum.

  
  • KIN 305 - Curriculum and Methods in Physical Education


    3-2-4

    Appropriate organizational structures for P-12 physical education programs. Sources and structures of curriculum, varying patterns of planning and implementation. The use of a variety of instructional methods and multiple assessment strategies for regular and diverse populations including Limited English Proficiency students. Field experience required.

    PR: EDU 102  and EDU 206 , KIN 330 . Admittance to Teacher Education Program.
  
  • KIN 309 - Physical Education for Children and Youth with Special Needs


    3-1-4

    Introduction to the identification and education children and youth with special educational needs. Specially designed instruction and adaptations will address students with developmental disabilities, severe learning disabilities, physical and neurological disabilities, emotional/behavioral, sensory disabilities and those who are academically or intellectually gifted. Forty-five hours of field experience in P-12 schools or community agencies or state facilities required.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103.
  
  • KIN 310 - Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education for P-6


    3-0-3

    Develop knowledge of developmentally appropriate physical-education activities for preschool to upper-elementary-level children. Gain understanding of assessment of fundamental and sport-related skills for diverse populations including Limited English Proficiency students.

    PR: EDU 102  and EDU 206 , KIN 330 , Admittance to Teacher Education Program .
  
  • KIN 311 I - Biomechanics


    3-2-4

    Fundamentals of biomechanics and kinematics to human movement. In-depth exploration of the integration of biomechanical principles and skeletal anatomy as it pertains to performance improvement and injury prevention. Fee.

    PR: KIN 266  or BIO 206  and BIO 207 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 312 I - Health for the Teacher


    3-0-3

    Issues and facts of health problems facing school populations; insight into health topics relating directly to career clients of educators in health and physical education in the schools and society.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 313 - Community Health


    3-0-3

    Community-related health issues and concepts for prospective health, physical-education and wellness personnel. Facts and topics relating to the healthful lifestyles sought by concerned citizens in modern society.

    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 314 - Adventure Sports


    1-2-3

    Survey of outdoor activities including backpacking, rappelling, rock climbing, cycling, paddling and more. Practical experiences requiring out-of-class time. Fee.

  
  • KIN 323 - Experiential-Education Leadership Development


    2-2-3

    (See PSY 323 .) Learning theory, group dynamics, team building and leadership techniques for experiential-education challenge-course adventure activities, initiatives and games. Exploration of the use of experiential-education activities in organizations, therapeutic settings and the classroom. Fee.

    PR: PSY 101  or 103.
  
  • KIN 330 - Motor-Learning Behavior


    3-0-3

    Examines the motor-learning factors and principles of motor development that influence the acquisition of motor skills and how these factors interact in the developmental process. Principles and concepts will be applied in class and field activities.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 380 - Nutrition


    3-0-3

    The study of contemporary nutrition is a critical topic for students in exercise science and related fields. The course will include essential science foundation needed to comprehend topics in nutrition. The basic nutrition, digestion and how the body functions using nutrients from food, nutrition for all ages, diets, food allergies and intolerant, and use of scientific studies to support new discoveries in nutrition.

  
  • KIN 404 - Sports Administration


    3-0-3

    Problems of the supervisor and administrator in the modern program of physical education and athletics; suggested methods of solving problems such as budgets and facilities.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 411 I - Exercise Physiology


    3-2-4

    Survey course in exercise physiology; overview of the acute and chronic responses to exercise, with particular attention to understanding muscle bioenergetics and metabolism as well as cardiopulmonary responses to exercise. Fee.

    PR: KIN 266  or BIO 206  and BIO 207 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 413 - Exercise Assessment & Prescription


    3-2-4

    A comprehensive evaluation of the knowledge and skills necessary to administer health-related fitness assessments. Focuses on laboratory procedures, testing protocols and how to develop and implement an appropriate exercise prescription for adults. Required for the major.

    PR: KIN 411 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 415 - Olympic Sport


    3-0-3

    Analysis and study of the Olympic movement to develop appreciation for the games.

  
  • KIN 430 - Sports in Contemporary Society


    3-0-3

    Examines the role of sport within the social and cultural context of contemporary society. Students will explore the relationships of sport to societal spheres such as education, gender, media, politics, race/ethnicity, religion and violence.

  
  • KIN 450 - Expedition Leadership


    2-2-3

    A theoretical and experiential examination of the use of the expeditions for enhancing recreation, education, personal and professional development. Technical competency, planning and implementation, facilitation strategies, risk management procedures, equipment management, personnel administration and program design are addressed. Fee required. Off-site expedition “intensive” experience required.

    PR: KIN 314 .
  
  • KIN 490 - Seminar in Kinesiology


    3-0-3

    Advanced study of special interests in Kinesiology. Repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    PR: Exercise Science major, JS, SS, or CI.
  
  • KIN 496 - Academic Internship


    3-9 hours variable

    Problem-oriented experiences on specific academic projects relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor.

    PR: KIN 201 .
  
  • KIN 498 - Directed Study


    1 to 3 hours

    Opportunity for students to work with problems (under direction of staff members) in areas of special interest not otherwise available in the departmental curriculum. No major may take more than five hours of KIN 498.

    PR: last-semester junior or senior majors and approval of school dean.

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

  
  • LCS 200 - Foundations in Latin America and the Caribbean


    3-0-3

    This entry-level course engages in a wide-ranging interdisciplinary discussion of Latin America and the Caribbean with an emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries. The course begins with an overview of “Latin America” and the “Caribbean” as constructed concepts. It then explores several themes central to an understanding of the region’s heterogenous realities, including colonialism, nationhood, race, language, and culture. This is a discussion-based course that values discovery of and identification with Latin America and the Caribbean. Course content will include scholarly readings, digital media, art, maps, literature, historical documents and other materials depending on the course’s particular focus for the semester.

  
  • LCS 301 - People of Latin America & the Caribbean


    3-0-3

    An interdisciplinary introduction to the Latin American and Caribbean region. Exploration of significant differences and commonalities among various lands and peoples of the region. Themes include history, culture, ecology, politics, civil society, arts, and emigration.

    PR: ANT 200  or SOC 200  or CI.
  
  • LCS 310 - Latinos in the United States


    3-0-3

    (See SOC 310 .) Examines the history of Latino immigration to the U.S. and explores the contemporary nature and status of Latino populations in various parts of the country. Involves community-based research on Latino communities in Georgia.

  
  • LCS 344 - Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies


    3-0-3

    Concentrated study of a special topic in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Repeatable-no limit.

    PR: LCS 301  or CI.
  
  • LCS 350 - Costa Rican Culture


    3-0-3

    This course is taught as part of the Berry College/Fundación Progreso Guanacaste summer program in Costa Rica. Its disciplinary focus will vary depending on the expertise of the on-site professor. However, the course may explore cultural, social, political, historical, and linguistic elements of Costa Rica. This course may be cross-listed with another course taught in the professor’s discipline.

  
  • LCS 450 - Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean Studies


    3-0-3

    This course will function as a capstone in which students will address major issues and cultural productions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Specific course content will depend upon the area of specialization of the instructor as the course will rotate between different departments. Additionally, students will choose a specific topic of interest to them and produce a major research project with the guidance of the course instructor.

    PR: At least 12 hours completed or CI.
  
  • LCS 496 - Academic Internship


    3 to 6 hours

    Problem-oriented experiences in specific academic projects relating to Latin America, the Caribbean or Latino-Caribbean populations in the United States.

    PR: See general requirements for academic internships in the catalog.
  
  • LCS 498 - Directed Study


    1 to 3 hours

    Supervised reading or written research on Latin America and the Caribbean when the desired focus is highly specialized or the material is not otherwise available in existing curriculum.

    PR: JS or SS and approval of dean.

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 105 - Nature of Mathematics


    3-0-3

    An exploration of mathematical ideas with an emphasis on conceptual understanding and effective thinking. Topics may include, but are not limited to, elementary number theory, infinity, mathematical aesthetics, chaos and chance.

  
  • MAT 111 - Elementary Statistics


    3-0-3

    Descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and simple linear regression. Intended to be a first course in statistics for a variety of disciplines.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • MAT 120 - Precalculus


    4-0-4

    Designed to prepare students for the calculus. Polynomial and rational functions, theory of equations, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions.

  
  • MAT 140 - Topics in Mathematics


    variable credit hours

    A mathematical topic is to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided that the topic is different during each term.

  
  • MAT 145 - Applied Calculus


    3-0-3

    Mathematical tools using continuous and basic calculus techniques. Topics to include continuous functions, polynomials, rational functions, limits, instantaneous rates of change (derivatives) and continuous summations (integrals); applications to include area and volume calculations, related rates, minimization and maximization.

  
  • MAT 150 - Topics in Mathematics


    variable credit hours

    A mathematical topic is to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided that the topic is different during each term.

  
  • MAT 201 - Calculus I


    4-0-4

    An introduction to calculus including the following topics: functions; limits; continuity; derivatives and their applications; introduction to integrals; fundamental theorem of calculus; applications of the definite integral, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions; and beginning integration techniques.

    PR: Grade of C or better in MAT 120  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

 

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