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College Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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The following is a complete listing of the courses offered at Elizabethtown College. Use the filter to narrow your search. |
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History Courses |
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HI 224 - Pennsylvania History and Government for Social Studies Educators (ED 224) 4.00 credits.
This course surveys political, economic, social and cultural developments in the Commonwealth from Penn’s Charter until the present day, with special consideration of the key topics covered under the PDE standards for the Early Adolescent and Adolescent educators. Agriculture, technology, ethnicity and immigration, urbanization, civics, government and democratization are central themes. This course examines major historical themes and, where applicable, introduces key historiographical concepts and debates. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 , and ED 150 or ED 151 . Provisional or formal acceptance into Education Program required. Fall semester.
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HI 225 - History of Modern Japan 4.00 credits.
This course traces Japan’s history from the period of the Meiji Restoration in the mid-19th century to the present period. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe, explain and analyze diplomatic, political, social, economic and technological interactions between Japan and its Asian neighbors as well as between Japan and the West for the modern period.
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HI 226 - History of Modern China 4.00 credits.
This course traces China’s history from the turbulent close of the dynastic era at the end of the 19th century through the present Communist period. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe, explain and analyze diplomatic, political, social, economic and technological interactions between China and its Asian neighbors as well as between China and the West for the modern period.
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HI 230 - American Minds I - From Puritanism to Transcendentalism 4.00 credits.
This course explores the development of American thought from the era of New England Puritanism to the age of sectionalism and Civil War. It will center on close readings of classic texts, essays and speeches penned by a number of significant thinkers including Anne Hutchinson, Thomas Paine, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Jacobs, and Herman Melville. An analysis of “native” ideas, the class offers students fresh and original ways to think about the American past.
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HI 231 - American Minds II - From Victorianism to Multiculturalism 4.00 credits.
This course explores the development of American ideas from the post-Civil War Victorians to contemporary debates over multiculturalism and postmodernism. It will center on close readings of “classic” and controversial texts written by such original thinkers as Henry Adams, W.E.B. Du Bois, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Reinhold Niebuhr and Richard Rorty.
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HI 235 - SSC Citizenship and Conscience 4.00 credits.
(Social Science Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
Explores issues of citizenship and civic responsibility through the lens of religious minorities—Amish, Brethren, Mennonites, and Hutterites—whose pacifist commitments have often placed them in conflict with political systems in the United States, but have also often led them to defend religious liberty or advocate for social justice. Student will each choose a historical or contemporary case study to research, write, and present as an academic paper.
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HI 300 - Brethren in China 4.00 credits.
This course investigates the history of Brethren missionary activities in China between 1908 and 1952, highlighting the impact of these activities on gender roles, national identity, and peacemaking.
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HI 301 - Contemporary China 4.00 credits.
In this course we will investigate contemporary Chinese society, defined as the post-Mao era, with a focus on history, politics, economics, social structures, and culture.
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HI 302 - World War II in the Pacific 4.00 credits.
In this course we will trace the history of World War II in the Pacific. We will focus on the years before, during, and after the war, including the war’s impact on both military and civilian populations.
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HI 303 - Jeffersonian America 4.00 credits.
This course explores the formative years of the early American republic from the drafting of the Constitution to the age of sectionalism. Topics include the emergence of competitive political parties, the nation’s divided reaction to the French Revolution, the unexpected growth of popular democracy, the War of 1812, and the expansion of slavery across the country’s southwestern frontier. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 304 - Sectionalism and Civil War 4.00 credits.
This course examines the causes, character, and consequences of America’s Civil War. Topics include the failure of antebellum politics, the centrality of the slavery “question,” arguments for and against secession, and an overview of the military campaigns that defeated the Confederacy. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 306 - Recent History of the U.S. 4.00 credits.
An intensive analysis of the vexing economic, political, social and diplomatic forces responsible for shaping the American experience since 1900; conflicting interpretations emphasized. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 308 - History in Literature 4.00 credits.
An exploration of recent history (1900-2000) through the novel. This course will analyze how race, myth, power and class in the modern world have been interpreted by writers from around the globe. It will further assess how literary movements have sometimes reflected and sometimes challenged the values of their societies. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 309 - American Intellectual History 4.00 credits.
An examination of the major social and intellectual movements in the United States. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 311 - The Ancient World 4.00 credits.
An examination of the history and interconnection of ancient regions, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Assyria, Israel, Greece and Rome. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 312 - Rise of Europe, 400 - 1400 4.00 credits.
An exploration of the growth of western Europe from its Greek and Roman heritage and the fall of Rome through the consolidation of the Church and Christianity, the rise of kingship and nationhood, the emergence of classes, and economic, social and cultural developments. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 315 - The Early Modern World: Religion, Renaissance and Encounter 4.00 credits.
An examination of the religious, political, cultural and scientific changes in Europe between 1400 and 1750, with emphasis placed also on the Ottoman Empire, the encounter with America, the expansion into Asia and Africa, and other global realities. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 316 - The Enlightenment and French Revolution (1600-1800) 4.00 credits.
An analysis of an emerging, world-dominating Europe, with emphasis on the Enlightenment, the nation-state, global conflicts, civil wars and revolutions, and social, cultural and economic developments. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 318 - Greater China 4.00 credits.
In this course, we will trace the history of overseas Chinese communities during the modern era. Special attention will be paid to the Chinese communities in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and the United States. Upon completion of the course, each student will be able to describe, explain and analyze the effects of nationalism, citizenship and globalization on transnational groups in general and the overseas Chinese in particular. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 320 - Middle East in Modern Times 4.00 credits.
This course examines the major political, social, economic, and intellectual movements that have shaped states and peoples in the modern Middle East. The class will survey the rise of Islam and the history of the region from the seventh through the eighteenth centuries, but primary attention will be devoted to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, particularly the challenges presented by Euro-American encroachment and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 321 - North Africa in Modern Times 4.00 credits.
This course examines the major political, social, economic, and intellectual movements that have shaped states and peoples in North Africa. The class will survey the rise of Islam and the history of the region from the 7th through the 18th centuries, but primary attention will be devoted to the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly the challenges presented by European colonialism and decolonization. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 323 - France Since 1815 4.00 credits.
This course examines France since 1815 by focusing on political, economic, social, and cultural developments. Subjects covered include the Restoration, the industrial revolution, the Revolution of 1848, the Second Empire, the Commune, the Third Republic, imperialism, the Belle Époque, the First World War, the Great Depression, the Popular Front, the Second World War, the Fourth Republic, the Fifth Republic, the Trente Glorieuses, urban expansion, decolonization, and immigration. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 324 - Empire and Nation in Eastern Europe 4.00 credits.
This course examines the transition from empire to nation in East Central and Southeastern Europe by focusing on political, economic, social, and cultural developments. Subjects covered include the rise and collapse of the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires; the national states of the interwar years; the experiences of these states and peoples during World War II; the rise and fall of Communist regimes in East Central and Southeastern Europe; the disintegration of Yugoslavia; and the transition to parliamentary democracy and market economies in the years since 1989. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 325 - The Beatles: A Cultural History 4.00 credits.
More than a popular musical group, the Beatles (c. 1960-1970), embodied many of the deep changes moving through Western culture in the sixties. Their “long” hair, androgynous look, and genius for producing sounds and lyrics that established rather then followed trends, were all part of the Beatles’ mystique. This course will evaluate the Beatles’ music and how it came to be associated with youth, liberation, “choice,” and, various forms of protest.
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HI 330 - Studies in U.S. History 4.00 credits.
An analytical inquiry into special period and topics in US history, including but not limited to World War I and World War II. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. This course is repeatable for credit.
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HI 331 - Peace and War in a Global World (INT 331, PCS 331) 4.00 credits.
Students will learn essentials about the history of war and peacemaking since 1500, as well as key concepts such as the military revolution, just war, non-violence, the liberal or democratic peace, the Kantian triad, and the Confucian and Westphalia international relations systems.
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HI 340 - Studies in European History 4.00 credits.
An analytical inquiry into special periods and topics in European history, including courses on World War I and World War II. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. This course is repeatable for credit.
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HI 360 - Italian Renaissance (ART 360) 4.00 credits.
The Italian Renaissance seminar is an in-depth cultural history of the humanist movement in Italy from 1250 to 1550 and its impact on the fine arts, literature, politics, religion, education and science. The course includes reading and discussion of primary texts by Petrarch, Dante, Boccaccio, Alberti, Machiavelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Vasari. Topics include the revival of Antiquity, the discovery of Nature, Statecraft, scientific innovation and new concepts of genius and creativity. *Prerequisite(s): ART 155 , ART 157 , or HI 115 . Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 370-378 - Special Topics in History Variable credit.
Special subjects chosen as a response to student and faculty interest (e.g. Technology and American Society, and Urban History). Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. This course is repeatable for credit.
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HI 400 - Senior Honors Project Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits.
Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester or semesters (no more than two) in which the research or creative project is initiated and/or completed. The total credit hours for the senior project shall not exceed 4 hours. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. See Department Chair for additional information. *Prerequisite(s): Invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research.
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HI 450 - Topics in Historiography 4.00 credits.
This course provides each student with the opportunity to think critically about the writing of history. It also allows each student to practice his or her communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Rather than reading simply for content, we will spend much of our time analyzing the various approaches to history. We will attempt to understand the assumptions, biases, and interpretive paradigms that underlie each of these approaches. In short, we will focus not on the “what” of history but on the “why” and “how.” *Prerequisite(s): History majors during the senior year. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience.
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HI 470-474 - Internship in Historical Studies Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits.
This course provides students with applied field instruction in history. Forty hours of on-site work is required for every credit hour granted. In addition to on-site work, students will complete writing assignments designed to promote reflection on the work experience. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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HI 480-489 - Independent Study in History Variable credit.
Designed to offer an opportunity to use techniques of historical interpretation in specific problem areas. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair, the Independent Study Committee, and permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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HI 490 - Independent Research in History Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits.
This independent research course focuses on a topic of mutual interest to the History major and Department mentor. Enrollment is limited to junior status and above. The course must be registered during the semester in which it will be completed. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.
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Honors Courses |
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HON 201 - HNR Elizabethtown History: Campus and Community (PHS 201) 2.00 credits.
This research seminar will provide sophomores in the Honors program with an understanding of the practice of local history and an understanding of local history’s relationship to other branches of historical studies as well as a wide variety of academic disciplines. The course is based on the study of local history as a means for Honors students to examine the people who built the local community while they, as sophomores, discern the path of their own educational and life journey. Honors students will research local history, write about local history, reflect on their research about local history and their own lives, and share their knowledge of local history and what they have learned about their own personal development both as individuals and as leaders on campus. Through the study of local history, students will gain an appreciation of the importance and context of place and how their own contributions impact the larger community. In keeping with the themes of real world learning, signature learning experiences, and community-based learning, students will have the opportunity to develop their own hands-on projects in areas such as oral history, archival research, and grant writing and personally engage with members of the campus and local communities through field trips, site visits, and guest lectures. As a primary feature of this course, the local community (the College campus, Elizabethtown Borough, and Lancaster County) will serve as a learning laboratory. Honors students will learn how to take notice of the environment in which they live, recognize how it developed, and offer ideas about how it should grow. Repeatable for credit. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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HON 205 - HNR Leadership Theory and Personal Narrative 2.00 credits.
This Honors seminar examines a wide variety of theories, practices, models, and examples of leadership. Students will discern types of leadership skills they possess, and leadership skills they wish to develop. Course content will focus broadly on leadership theory and studies in grand strategy. Student will research and discuss leadership theories and practices in a field of their choosing. Students will write a personal leadership narrative which can be used in applications for grants, graduate schools, employment, competitive post graduate scholarships and fellowships.
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HON 301 - HNR Thesis Preparation 1.00 credit.
A foundation for successfully developing and writing the Honors Senior Thesis through becoming familiar with writing and research approaches of the student’s chosen discipline; strengthening writing and oral presentation skills; developing a timetable with deadlines for defining the scope of work and managing its completion; completing a working bibliography and a research proposal for an Honors Senior Thesis Project; and becoming more confident and capable of successfully completing a year-long thesis project with minimal supervision from a professor. Credit counts toward senior thesis requirement. To be taken spring semester of Junior year. Graded Pass/No Pass. Honors students only.
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Honors English Courses |
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HEN 105 - HNR HUM Introduction to Literature: Utopian and Dystopian Literature 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course - Honors)
An introduction to narratives about utopian (ideal) and dystopian (horrific) societies. The reading includes religious descriptions of paradise, fictional and nonfictional utopian experiments in the New World (El Dorado, Fruitlands, Walden, Herland), and dark accounts of societies gone very wrong (1984, The Handmaid’s Tale). Important questions include what makes a good society and whether gender, race/ethnicity, and class shape utopian visions and dystopian fears. This course does not count toward the English major/minor.
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HEN 252 - HNR HUM Irony, Humor, and Despair in Modern Literature 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course - Honors)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
An exploration of the relationship among several quintessential modern writers and an investigation of their use of humor and irony to stave off despair and affirm at least the value of artistic creation and the need for each of us to assert meaning in life. Honors students only.
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HEN 253 - HNR WCH Gaelic and Anglo-Irish Ireland 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
A study of the intersection between the Gaelic and Anglo-Irish linguistic, cultural and literary traditions of Ireland. Besides exploring the past and present state of Gaelic language and culture, the class will focus on the impact of the older Gaelic heritage on English-language classics by writers such as Swift, Joyce, Yeats, Beckett and Heaney. Honors students only.
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Honors Mathematics Courses |
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HMA 270 - HNR History of Mathematics 4.00 credits.
This course will examine the history of mathematical thought from ancient times to the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on the history of mathematical topics typically covered in the high school or early college curriculum. The course will seek to foster an appreciation of the great theorems of mathematics and the imagination and brilliance of the mathematicians who conceived them. NOTE: This course will satisfy Mathematics Core AU for students enrolled prior to Fall 2013. Honors students only.
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HMA 275 - HNR CE Mathematics in Music 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course - Honors)
Participants will deepen and enrich their creative experience of music by learning about the principal ways that mathematical ideas are applied to the creation of music, and incorporating these ideas into their own creative repertoires. Of particular interest will be basic acoustical phenomena, tuning systems, and (especially) music theory and composition. Honors students only.
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Honors Neuroscience Courses |
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HPC 125 - HNR NPS Introduction to Neuroscience 4.00 credits.
(Natural and Physical Science Core Course)
A survey of the biological basis of psychological processes, including neurons and brain organization, motor control, higher cortical functions and dysfunctions in order to provide an integrated understanding of the brain and behavior. Recovery from brain damage, emotion, language, mood disorders, schizophrenia and additional related topics also are covered. Offered annually.
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Honors Political Science Courses |
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HPS 300 - HNR Gender and the Law (HWG 300) 4.00 credits.
This interdisciplinary Honors course will examine issues of gender in the context of American statutory and constitutional law. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, course material will draw from the disciplines of history, law, political science, psychology, and sociology to better understand how law affects gendered groups in the United States. We will address such topics as sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and other issues. Honors students only.
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Honors Psychology Courses |
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HPC 105 - HNR SSC Introduction to Psychology 4.00 credits.
(Social Sciences Core Course)
An introduction to psychological science, including methods of inquiry, learning and motivation, abnormal behavior, developmental and social influences, cognition, sensation and perception, neuroscience and personality. Offered annually.
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Honors Religious Studies Courses |
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HRE 285 - HNR WCH Amish, Brethren, and Mennonites in the U.S. Since 1875 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
An interdisciplinary study of the Amish, Brethren, and Mennonite experience (beliefs, history, practices) in the context of modern American culture. Primary attention focuses on understanding how these communities responded to major modernizing developments in western culture since 1875—the industrial revolution, the modern state, individuation, conscription, the rise of technology, compulsory education, understandings of progress, and religious pluralism. The course will explore how such changes in western cultural heritage have encouraged assimilation, fragmentation, and in some cases reactionary (Old Order) movements within Anabaptist groups. Honors students only.
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HRE 289 - HNR Communal and Utopian Societies 4.00 credits.
This course will examine various types of communal societies, frequently known as utopian or intentional communities, that have sought to institute an ideal social order, a “heaven on earth.” Historic and contemporary religious expressions of American communal development are emphasized. Case studies include the Ephrata Society, Brook Farm, Oneida, New Harmony, The Amana Colonies, the Hutterites, the Shakers, Reba Place Church and the Catholic Worker Movement, among others. Honors students only.
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Honors Sociology Courses |
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HSO 224 - HNR SSC The Amish in Modern Society 4.00 credits.
(Social Sciences Core Course - Honors)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
Sociological theories and concepts will be used to analyze and compare Amish society with contemporary American society. Using concepts such as power, class, culture, gender, inequality, deviance, social control and technology, the course will explore fundamental differences between Amish society and modern life. The course will examine the Amish in the context of modern culture to explore questions about how societies construct values and organize social behavior, and how their members view the idea of progress, the impact of technology on human experience, and the roots of social well-being. *Students who have taken SO 364 may not take this course. Honors students only. Fall semester.
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Honors Women and Gender Studies Courses |
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HWG 300 - HNR Gender and the Law (HPS 300) 4.00 credits.
This interdisciplinary Honors course will examine issues of gender in the context of American statutory and constitutional law. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, course material will draw from the disciplines of history, law, political science, psychology, and sociology to better understand how law affects gendered groups in the United States. We will address such topics as sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and other issues. Honors students only.
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Interfaith Leadership Studies Courses |
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ILS 105 - HUM Exploring Interfaith Leadership and Service 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
This survey course introduces the beliefs, values, practices, and historical origins of many of the world’s religions as well as non-religious worldviews, and also grants significant attention to the contemporary environment of religion, including secularization, the relationship between religion and politics, and religious diversity. Students will be challenged to relate religious values to fundamental human dilemmas, including historical dilemmas (e.g., evangelism, colonialism, and religious violence), theological dilemmas (e.g., exclusivism versus religious pluralism), and current issues (e.g., interfaith leadership and service) through case studies and interfaith leadership projects.
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ILS 330 - Comparative Theology and Interfaith Engagement 4.00 credits.
How should thoughtful persons respond to the fact that there are many religions and worldviews? What is interfaith dialogue? How and why should people wish to engage in it? These and other related questions will be explored in this course, which will examine how to think theologically about religious diversity and engage constructively with multiple worldviews. Students will be invited to develop their own cogent approaches to these issues by the end of the semester. Register by Instructor.
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ILS 470-474 - Internship in Interfaith Leadership Studies Variable (0.00 to 12.00) credit(s).
Students work in an interfaith leadership and/or service setting for academic hours of credit. Internships are primarily unpaid experiences, but some organizations may offer a stipend or other form of payment. Course requirements are decreased or increased as deemed appropriate by the Internship Advisor. Graded Pass/No Pass. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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ILS 490 - Capstone Seminar in Interfaith Leadership Studies 2.00 credits.
This course is designed to provide a capstone seminar for majors and minors in Interfaith Leadership Studies. In this course, all majors and minors will have the opportunity to engage with peers to 1) reflect on their entire academic program of study interfaith leadership, and 2) develop a broad and clear view of the relevance and usefulness of interfaith leadership studies for their future purposeful life work, and as citizens of a nation and of the world. *Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status, after completing at least eight courses in the major. Register by Instructor.
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ILS 491 - Project in Interfaith Leadership Studies 2.00 credits.
This course is designed to provide the opportunity for the development and implementation of a project for majors and minors in Interfaith Leadership Studies under peer collaboration and critique. Specifically, students will design and implement an appropriate project that will in some ways culminate their work in interfaith leadership studies, and in some cases, integrate with the students’ other academic majors and minors. Students will present their work to an audience of appreciative and analytical fellow students both in class and on Scholarship Day. *Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status, after completing at least eight courses in the major. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone/Developmental Portfolio. Register by Instructor.
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ILS 498 - Junior-Senior Independent Research Variable (0.00-4.00) credits.
Students engage in an advanced level of research under the supervision of a faculty member to produce a thesis or other major research project. *Prerequisite(s): Juniors or seniors only. A maximum of four credit hours from ILS 498 may count towards the ILS major or minor. Additional credits count as free electives. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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International Studies Courses |
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INT 233 - NCH The Arab Spring (PS 233) 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the Arab Spring, series of revolutions, protests, rebellions that have been ongoing in the Arab world since 2011. It analyzes the causes behind the uprisings and the path that each continues to take. Situating the Arab Spring in diplomatic history, it explores the political and socio-economic characteristics of the countries to illustrate why the success of democratic transition in the Middle Eastern and North African region vary. May term only.
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INT 331 - Peace and War in a Global World (PCS 331, HI 331) 4.00 credits.
Students will learn essentials about the history of war and peacemaking since 1500, as well as key concepts such as the military revolution, just war, non-violence, the liberal or democratic peace, the Kantian triad, and the Confucian and Westphalia international relations systems.
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INT 332 - Model United Nations (PS 332) 4.00 credits.
This course introduces the history, structure, functions, and activities of the United Nations. It is designed to provide students with theoretical and historical foundations to study the UN and understand the modalities of international diplomacy at this defining moment in history. This course goes beyond a traditional approach to the study of the UN, as students taking this course are required to participate at an intercollegiate Model United Nations simulation conference. Signature Learning Experience: Internship.
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INT 370-378 - Special Topics in International Studies Variable credits.
Topical areas and problems of international studies, subjects chosen in accord with student demand. Credit variable based upon topics.
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INT 470-474 - Internship in International Studies Variable (0.00, 2.00, or 4.00) credits.
This course is an internship seminar designed to integrate previous coursework in the interdisciplinary field of international studies into the internship experience of International Studies minor students. Internship experience can clearly enhance the students’ learning and is a valuable supplement to classroom instruction. The main purpose of this course is to assist students in the learning process of reflection, analysis, and integration of experiences and insights gained through their internships with the academic theory, principles, concepts, and social and ethical dimensions of international studies. This course is designed specifically for junior and senior students pursuing the International Studies minor, with a GPA or 2.0 or higher. Each student produces a research paper and a log of daily entries into their internship diary. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor.
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INT 490 - Directed Research Project in International Studies Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits.
This course is a capstone seminar designed to integrate previous coursework in the interdisciplinary field of international studies and produce a major research project on a topic related to international studies. It is designed specifically for senior students pursuing the International Studies minor. Each student produces a major research paper and is required to present the results in front of Capstone Directed Research Project Committee, consisting of the Director of the International Studies Minor and a supervising faculty member (if both positions are filled by the same faculty member, then the student is required to invite another faculty member to serve as the reader). *Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all other requirements of the international studies minor) in their senior year on either fall or spring semester. Therefore, students need to successfully complete PS 245 NCH International Relations, two semesters of modern language at the 200 level or above, and three elective courses approved by the International Studies Minor Program Committee, before they become eligible for enrolling in this course. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.
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International Student Seminar Courses |
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ISS 101 - Seminar for International Student Success 1.00 credit.
This seminar is a requirement for all new international students during their first semester of study at Elizabethtown College. Students are registered for the seminar, which meets twice a week for the first six weeks of the semester and is structured around the following goals: to introduce new international students to the facilities, services and resources available at Elizabethtown College and in and around Lancaster County (i.e., PennDot, Social Security, etc.); to suggest strategies for understanding and adapting to undergraduate studies at Elizabethtown College; to encourage new international students to share their own culture with classmates and others while learning about U.S. and Elizabethtown College culture, values, customs, traditions and expectations; to create a community that is conducive to sharing new experiences and discoveries as well as raising questions, problems and concerns that may not be addressed elsewhere on campus. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
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Japanese Courses |
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JA 111 - PLO First Year Japanese 1 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Introduction to contemporary Japanese language designed for the acquisition of basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Two of the scripts, Hiragana and Katakana, will be introduced. Media in the target language supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. Aimed at students with no prior knowledge of Japanese.
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JA 112 - PLO First Year Japanese 2 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Building upon JA 111 , focus will be on furthering oral and aural proficiency already acquired. Students will be introduced to Kanji and proficiency in about 50 of them will be acquired. *Prerequisite(s): JA 111 , or placement by examination.
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JA 211 - PLO Second Year Japanese 1 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Further development of oral proficiency and reading and writing skills at the high elementary level of instruction. Proficiency in Kanji is increased to about 100. Japanese word processing is introduced. Designed to equip students with the ability to acquire Level Five of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by the Japan Foundation. *Prerequisite(s): JA 112 , or placement by examination.
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JA 212 - PLO Second Year Japanese 2 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Building upon JA 211 , this course further enhances skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing and increases understanding of Japanese culture. Additionally, an e-mail exchange program is introduced with students at Nihon University, Japan. Proficiency in Kanji is aimed at 250. *Prerequisite(s): JA 211 , or placement by examination.
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JA 240 - NCH History of Japanese Art and Aesthetics (ART 240) 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course introduces students to the history of the art and aesthetic sensibilities of the Japanese people from prehistoric times to the modern period. Through this course, students will develop an appreciation for the major trends in Japanese art and the historical milieu in which these were produced. Major works of art from each historical era will be studied, including architecture, sculpture, painting, and pottery, as well as some of the minor arts such as gardens, calligraphy, textiles, etc. Besides understanding the making of the actual works of art, students will also understand the aesthetic principles that inform the making of these objects, such as miyabi, yugen, wabi-sabi, that are central to Japanese cultural history. Spring semester.
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JA 245 - NCH From Anime to Zen: Japanese Society, Business, and Culture 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
The course provides a broad introduction to Japanese society and culture by introducing students to daily life in Japan, discussing the importance of various Japanese religious, political, and economic institutions. It is designed to stimulate student interest in the study of Japan.
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JA 250 - Discovering Contemporary Japan: A Three-Week Cultural Immersion Experience Variable (0.00 - 2.00) credit(s).
A three-week in-depth immersion in Japanese culture, conducted in Japan during the May term of each academic year. Signature Learning Experience: Cross-Cultural Experience. May term only.
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JA 311 - Third Year Japanese 1 4.00 credits.
Designed for student with credit in JA 212 , this course aims at developing further control of the grammar, vocabulary, and idioms of spoken Japanese with a proficiency in Kanji reaching 350. *Prerequisite(s): JA 212 .
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JA 312 - Third Year Japanese 2 4.00 credits.
This course trains students in intermediate Japanese skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. With this course, the student will complete learning of all the basic grammatical patterns of Japanese language and will have the ability to acquire Level Four (in-house version) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by the Japan Foundation. *Prerequisite(s): JA 311 .
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JA 320 - From Murasaki to Murakami 4.00 credits.
This course will introduce students to Japanese literature from the classical period to the modern, in a variety of genres, starting from the oral traditions of myth and poetry of Kojiki and Manyoshu, the great masterpieces of classical Japanese prose depicted in the Genji Monogatari, plays from the feudal period, Heike Monogatari and Sonezaki Shinjuu, early modern novels such as Kokoro and Hakai, and contemporary fiction and personal histories that have gained critical acclaim and popular success, such as Masks, Kitchen, Norwegian, Wood, and Black Rain, among others. Students will not only learn to understand the historical contexts of these works in terms of genre, intent, audience, themes, aesthetics, gender relations, religion and spirituality, but will also engage with literary theories that undergird our understanding of literary production and appreciation. Students will also learn how to apply that understanding in their own writing in the form of research papers and short reflective reaction papers.
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JA 370-378 - Special Topics in Japanese Variable credit.
Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability. This course is repeatable for credit.
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JA 411 - Fourth Year Japanese 1 4.00 credits.
Further development of proficiency in both rapid and close reading skills. This course focuses on readings from different fields such as anthropology, history, linguistics, and literature. *Prerequisite(s): JA 312 .
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JA 412 - Fourth Year Japanese 2 4.00 credits.
Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological, and political sources. Media in the target language supplement written materials. With this course, the student will complete learning of most of the intermediate grammatical patterns of Japanese language and will have the ability to acquire Level Three (in-house version) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). *Prerequisite(s): JA 411 .
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JA 470-474 - Internship in Japanese Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
Modern Language internships provide language students the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have obtained in our classes and while abroad in professional settings, as they are mentored and supervised by practicing professionals. This opportunity fosters enhanced linguistic and cross-cultural proficiency, as well as individually tailored and specialized expertise for language learners. A maximum of four credit hours from Japanese 470-474 may count as Japanese electives. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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JA 480-489 - Independent Study in Japanese Variable credit.
For senior language majors. Independent projects in some area of language or literature. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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JA 496 - Japanese Senior Research Project I 2.00 credits.
For Japanese majors. An extended research or translation project on a topic in Japanese literature, culture, or language utilizing some source materials in Japanese. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty. Fall semester.
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JA 497 - Japanese Senior Research Project II 2.00 credits.
For Japanese majors. An extended research or translation project on a topic in Japanese literature, culture, or language utilizing some source materials in Japanese. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty. *Pre/Corequisite(s): JA 496 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.
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Latin Courses |
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LAT 111 - PLO Elementary Latin 1 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
This class is designed to introduce students to the Latin language and the cultural/ historical contexts in which the language was used. Through a study of the history, philosophy, religion, literature of ancient Rome and Greece, students will learn to make culturally informed translations of Latin into English. Acquisition of Latin vocabulary and grammatical concepts will enhance English vocabulary and grammar. Class sessions will include introductions to and discussions of grammatical concepts, reading practice, review of homework assignments, and discussion of cultural nuances. Because the course is designed to develop an ability to read Latin, quizzes and exams will emphasize translation from Latin into English. Some homework exercises will also ask students to translate English into Latin. Fall semester.
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LAT 112 - PLO Elementary Latin 2 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
This class is designed for students to continue their study of the Latin language and the history, philosophy, religion, literature, and sentiments expressed by it. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Latin 1 by exploring more advanced concepts in the structure and grammar of the language. Additionally, this course will provide students with an understanding of Roman history and culture in order to further their ability to make informed translations of Latin into English. Class sessions will include discussion of new grammatical concepts, reading practice, review of homework assignments, and discussion of cultural nuances. Because the course is designed to develop the ability to read Latin, quizzes and exams will emphasize translation from Latin into English. Some homework exercises, however, will ask students to translate English into Latin. *Prerequisite(s): LAT 111 or two years of high school Latin courses. Spring semester.
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LAT 211 - PLO Intermediate Latin I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Builds on grammar and vocabulary knowledge through translating primary texts by Latin authors. Extends education in history, religion, and culture through translation of authentic texts and study of the various time periods in which they were written. Reflection on cultural relevance of Greek mythology in the Roman and modern worlds. Class sessions will include review of grammatical concepts, reading practice, review of homework assignments, and discussion of cultural nuances in a Socratic seminar setting. *Prerequisite(s): LAT 112 or placement by interview with instructor.
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MA 105 - Mathematics for Liberal Studies 4.00 credits.
An introduction to mathematical structures and applications designed to help students understand the historical and contemporary role of mathematics in everyday life. The course includes a substantial review of algebraic concepts, and topics from other areas such as logic, set theory, number systems, probability, graph theory and matrix algebra. NOTE: This course will satisfy Mathematics Core AU for students enrolled prior to Fall 2013. Register by Instructor.
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MA 117 - Concepts of Calculus 4.00 credits.
Designed to give students in the biological, social and management sciences a firm working knowledge of calculus. The approach is intuitive, with emphasis on applications. Topics include differentiation, curve sketching, optimization, logarithmic and exponential functions, and integration. Note: Students who have received credit for MA 121 may not enroll in this course. NOTE: This course will satisfy Mathematics Core AU for students enrolled prior to Fall 2013.
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MA 121 - MA Calculus I 4.00 credits.
(Mathematics Core Course)
A thorough introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of the differential and integral calculus of elementary functions, including a study of limits and continuity. Applications to the physical, biological and social sciences are studied in detail. *Corequisite(s): MA 121L. Note: Students who have received four credits for MA 117 receive two credits for this course.
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MA 122 - Calculus II 4.00 credits.
A continuation of MA 121 involving the calculus of the trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic and rational functions. Analytic geometry in the plane, parametric equations, polar coordinates, sequences and series are included, and an in-depth study of integration is completed. *Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in MA 121 .
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MA 130 - Creative Problem Solving I 2.00 credits.
An introduction to mathematical problem solving at the college level. Students are challenged to solve math problems using their own creativity instead of relying upon standard methods and algorithms, and to communicate their solutions clearly and concisely to others. Register by Instructor.
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MA 200 - Applied Matrix Algebra 2.00 credits.
A presentation of the basic concepts and techniques of matrix algebra including vectors, matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, eigenvectors, and linear transformations. Emphasis is placed on applications of matrix algebra to various fields. *Prerequisite(s): MA 122 .
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MA 201 - Linear Algebra 4.00 credits.
A presentation of the basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra including vectors, vector spaces, matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, eigenvectors and linear transformations. Students will be expected to do mathematical proofs. *Prerequisite(s): MA 122 .
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MA 205 - Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher 4.00 credits.
A course designed to build understanding of K-8 math concepts. Students are required to explain their reasoning, learn multiple representations of concepts, and create alternative algorithms. Effective Fall 2014, students who have received academic credit for MA 206 are prohibited from registering in MA 205.
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MA 222 - Calculus III 4.00 credits.
A continuation of MA 122 , that completes the topics of the calculus sequence, including three-dimensional analytic geometry, vectors and vector valued functions, and calculus of functions of several variables. *Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in both MA 121 and PHY 120 OR Grade of C- or better in MA 122 .
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MA 235 - Introduction to Mathematical Proofs 4.00 credits.
Topics include logic, sets, functions, relations, mathematical induction, combinatorics and other counting techniques, graphs and trees. Special emphasis will be given to writing correct mathematical proofs. *Prerequisite(s): MA 122 . Spring semester.
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MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics 4.00 credits.
(Mathematics Core Course)
Covers the basic principles of descriptive statistics, experimental design and statistical inference. The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to statistical thinking and methodology, and their use in the natural and social sciences.
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MA 252 - Statistical Methods in Research 4.00 credits.
A second course in Statistics, introducing students to major statistical methods for research in the physical and life sciences, business, economics, and the social sciences. Topics include comparison of means, design of experiments and ANOVA, categorical analysis, regression, time series, and nonparametric methods. Statistical software is used, and students pursue a research project that requires statistical analysis, culminating in a written research report, and an oral presentation. *Prerequisite(s): MA 251 .
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MA 255 - Financial Mathematics 4.00 credits.
This course introduces the mathematical foundations of financial mathematics. Topics include time value of money; annuities; loans; bonds; general cash flows and portfolios; immunization; interest rate swaps; and determinants of interest rates. This course is aimed at students preparing for the Actuarial Examination FM. *Prerequisite(s): MA 121 . Fall semester.
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MA 260 - Introductory Mathematica and Cryptology 2.00 credits.
This course provides an introduction to the use of Mathematica and elementary cryptology. Math- ematica is powerful, all-purpose, mathematical software that can be used in a variety of academic, research, and business settings and its utility will be demonstrated in the context of historical encryption algorithms and public key cryptography.
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MA 262 - Financial Mathematics with Excel 2.00 credits.
In this course we will use Excel to study concepts and solve problems from financial mathematics. Topics will include: simple and compound interest, present and future value, discount rate, nominal rate, effective rate, force of interest, annuities, perpetuities, amortized loans, sinking funds, bonds, yield rate, and immunization. Spring semester.
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MA 301 - Abstract Algebra 4.00 credits.
A study of algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, integral domains, fields, polynomial rings and ideals. Also included are topics from number theory, divisibility, congruence and construction of number systems. Selected advanced topics - such as series of groups, Sylow Theorems, unique factorization domains, and field extensions - also will be covered. *Prerequisite(s): MA 201 and MA 235 . Odd years, Fall semester.
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MA 321 - Differential Equations 4.00 credits.
A study of analytical and numerical approaches to ordinary differential equations and related topics and applications including complex arithmetic, matrix algebra, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, mechanical vibrations, and RLC circuits. *Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in both MA 121 and PHY 120 OR Grade of C- or better in MA 122 . Spring semester.
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MA 331 - Operations Research I 4.00 credits.
A study of mathematical techniques and models used to solve problems from business, management, and various other areas. Topics include the structure of linear programming, the simplex method to solve linear programming, sensitivity analysis, linear programming duality and complementary slackness, linear programming modeling techniques; blending problems, minimum cost network flow problems, transportation problems, shortest path problems, and the structure of integer programming modeling. *Prerequisite(s): MA 201 or MA 321 . Odd years. Spring semester.
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