Course Descriptions - Residential Undergraduate

Residential Undergraduate

Courses

Family and Consumer Science

• FACS 126 - Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

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  3 hours
  This course provides an emphasis on essential nutrient functions, food sources, and nutrient recommendations as well as laboratory time to develop a personal health and fitness plan. Students also participate in computer-based nutrition analysis and menu planning, evaluation of consumer nutrition resources, and the use of labels for food selection. UG
• FACS 140 - Interior Design

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  3 hours
  A study of the elements and principles of design as they relate to the interior environment. This introductory level course provides emphasis on the design process, human and environmental factors in design, building systems, furnishings, fabrics, and backgrounds. UG
• FACS 200 - Life Span Development

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  3 hours
  Same as PSYC 200 . UG
• FACS 214 - Early Adolescent Development

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  3 hours
  Same as EDUC 214 . UG
• FACS 226 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Young Children

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  3 hours
  Course content covers contemporary health, safety, and nutritional needs of infants - school age children and guides the student in implementing effective early childhood practices.  Students will learn to partner with families in regards to their cultural beliefs about health and their unique health care needs.  Other topics include disease prevention, childhood obesity, early childhood mental health, resilience, chronic and acute health conditions, environmental quality and children with special medical needs. UG
• FACS 230 - Food Preparation

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  3 hours
  An introductory review of culinary skills for majors in Family and Consumer Sciences. Students will demonstrate understanding of the basic functions of ingredients, measurement techniques, table setting, food economics, and food regulations and standards. Sensory evaluation will also be incorporated. Includes classroom and laboratory experiences. Prerequisite(s): ServeSafe Sanitation certification. UG
• FACS 231 - Food Science

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  3 hours
  Incorporates the scientific method to study the biological and chemical basis of nutrition and food preparation. Students have the opportunity to develop laboratory, writing, and problem-solving skills through the interpretation and evaluation of laboratory results and writing laboratory reports. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite(s): FACS 230 ; CHEM 101  or CHEM 103  and a ServSafe Sanitation certification. UG
• FACS 232 - Nutrition Assessment

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  3 hours
  Principles and methods of evaluating human nutrition status using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary assessment techniques. Students will demonstrate the techniques in case study format and/or in a lab experience. Prerequisite(s): FACS 126 ; BIOL 169 ; CHEM 103 . UG
• FACS 245 - Architectural Drafting

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  4 hours
  Problem approach to architectural drawing with emphasis on residential planning, construction, and building systems. Techniques of hand drafting will be emphasized while students create technical working drawings. UG
• FACS 246 - Architectural Drafting II

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  3 hours
  This course is designed to develop an understanding of CAD drafting techniques as they are applied to interior design and space-planning. Students will be able to use drafting system commands to create architectural drawings and become proficient in the use of Auto-CAD. Prerequisite(s): FACS 245  or permission of instructor UG
• FACS 252 - Consumer Economics

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  3 hours
  Emphasizes basic problems for the consumer, including borrowing for consumption, housing, insurance, investments, family budgets, quality standards, buying, and frauds. The purpose of the course is to make the student aware of the rights of the consumer and legislation enforcing these rights. UG
• FACS 262 - Child Developmental Psychology

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  3 hours
  Same as PSYC 211 . UG
• FACS 263 - Adolescent and Adult Developmental Psychology

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  3 hours
  Same as PSYC 212 . UG
• FACS 264 - Child, Family and Community Relations

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  3 hours
  For parents, teachers, or others who expect to be responsible for young children. Increases understanding of the needs and feelings of both the developing child and the adult caregiver. Effective ways for the child, family, and community to work together to provide for the optimum development of young children, including children from other cultures and ethnic groups. A wide variety of philosophies and techniques will be explored. UG
• FACS 265 - Infant and Toddler Care

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  3 hours
  Examines the theories and research related to infants and toddlers in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Focus is given to parent/caregiver communication and interpersonal skills, developmentally appropriate curriculum planning based on observation, the nature of group care, and the needs of the individual. Includes field experience. UG
• FACS 312 - Professional Image and Dress

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  1 hour
  A study of the social psychology of dress and manners and how they create a professional image for men and women. Figure and wardrobe analysis will help students prepare their individual professional clothing needs. Students will learn the mechanics of etiquette at the dinner table, in the office, and at social functions. UG
• FACS 315 - Historical Dress and World Cultures

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  3 hours
  Survey of historic modes of dress as they reflect the social, economic, and cultural life of a people. Includes the study of American and European designers. UG
• FACS 325 - Event Planning

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  3 hours
  Same as COMM 325 . UG
• FACS 330 - Community Nutrition

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  3 hours
  Nutrition assessment and intervention strategies related to nutrition requirements, special conditions, and cultural considerations for individuals and groups across the life span (prenatal, maternal, infant/child, adolescent, and geriatric). Students will also study current public health nutrition programs and participate in nutrition program-planning related to nutrition across the life span. Prerequisite(s): FACS 126  and FACS 232 . UG
• FACS 331 - Topics in Nutrition

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  3 hours
  Study of a selected topic related to current issues in the field of nutrition, or an expansion on topics covered in other nutrition courses. Example topics include: sports nutrition, disordered eating, alternative nutrition therapies, vitamins/minerals. The course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. Prerequisite(s): FACS 126 . UG
• FACS 335 - The World Food Problem

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  3 hours
  An interdisciplinary study including nutrition, sociological, economic, public health, and educational aspects. Important features of world food problems and major possible solutions through policy changes are discussed. Research of current trends through popular periodicals, as well as presentations in a major area of interest related to global hunger are given special emphasis. Direct and indirect opportunities to work with the hungry are provided. UG
• FACS 337 - Quantity Foods

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  3 hours
  Standard methods of quantity food production and menu-planning for social groups and institutions. Food costs and nutritional values are related to experiences in food service. Includes a 25 hour practicum. Prerequisite(s): FACS 230 . Lecture and laboratory. UG
• FACS 340 - Sociology of Marriage

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  3 hours
  Same as SOCY 340 . UG
• FACS 341 - Kitchen and Bath Design

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  4 hours
  Application of the elements and principles of design as they relate to kitchens and baths. Projects include evaluation and specification of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and HVAC. The NKBA guidelines will be applied to all projects. Course includes participation in a local design contest which includes programming through design concept presentation. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , FACS 140 , FACS 245  and FACS 246 . UG
• FACS 345 - Residential Design Studio

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  4 hours
  Analysis of the total residential environment, applying elements and principles of design to projects. Emphasis on functional uses of form and space to meet physiological and psychological requirements. Prerequisite(s): FACS 140 , FACS 245 , FACS 246 , ART 101  and ART 275 . Recommended ART 300 . UG
• FACS 346 - Interior Detailing and Materials

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  3 hours
  Study of materials and their installation for interior construction. Students will develop details and specifications for interior components including floors, walls, ceilings, glazing, millwork, and cabinetry. Prerequisite(s): ART 101 , FACS 140 ; FACS 245  or FACS 246 . UG
• FACS 347 - Lighting and Building Codes

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  3 hours
  Emphasis is placed on lighting design in the human environment - interior building codes, standards, and regulations utilized in the design process. Prerequisite(s): FACS 140  and FACS 245  and FACS 246 . UG
• FACS 351 - Sociology of Family

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  3 hours
  Same as SOCY 351 . UG
• FACS 356 - Retail Merchandising

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  3 hours
  A study of the role of modern retailing in the process of meeting marketing needs. Students will be challenged to develop a retail prospective of the marketplace and will be equipped with the basic principles of retail management and merchandising. Prerequisite(s): FACS 496  should be taken concurrently or as a prerequisite by Fashion Merchandising majors. UG
• FACS 357 - History of Architecture and Interior Design I

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  3 hours
  Survey of architecture, interiors, and furnishings from antiquity to the late nineteenth century. Prerequisite(s): FACS 140 , and ENGL 210  (APA). UG
• FACS 358 - History of Architecture and Interior Design II

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  3 hours
  Survey of architecture, interiors, and furnishings from late nineteenth century to the present. Prerequisite(s): FACS 140  and ENGL 210  (APA). UG
• FACS 360 - Child Family Relations

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  3 hours
  This course introduces the student to theoretical approaches in parent child interaction. It discusses basic strategies and skills for effective parenting. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 211  or FACS 262 . UG
• FACS 364 - Early Childhood Physical Growth and Motor Development

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  3 hours
  Drawing from concepts of child development, content will focus on children prenatally to age 5 and the changes in motor development and behavior due to the interaction of environmental and biological factors.  Content will include interactions of physical, cognitive, and personal-social development as it relates to the acquisition of motor skills.  In addition, students will study the development of visual and auditory perception during the prenatal period, infancy and early childhood.  Includes field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 , FACS 226  and FACS 262 . UG
• FACS 365 - Crisis Intervention

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  3 hours
  Same as SOWK 365 . UG
• FACS 372 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children

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  3 hours
  Course content will include a variety of formal and informal screening and assessment techniques used in early childhood settings.  An emphasis on the importance of observing young children and how to use these observations to develop strategies for learning.  The Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines for assessment will be integrated into class discussion for insight into the best practices with young children.  Includes field experience. Prerequisite(s): FACS 364   UG
• FACS 380 - Nutrition Education and Counseling

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  3 hours
  Nutrition education and counseling theories and techniques related to changing health behaviors of groups or individuals. Course completion requires portfolio submission to include student’s design and presentation of nutrition lessons (video and community), demonstration of nutrition counseling skills (video and community), design and production of a nutrition education material, and demonstrated use of computer presentation software. Prerequisite(s): FACS 126 , FACS 330 , COMM 105 , PSYC 101 . UG
• FACS 398 - Research in Dietetics

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  2 hours
  Basic concepts related to research methodologies and interpretation of current research in dietetics. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 331 . UG
• FACS 413 - Principles of Pattern Design

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  3 hours
  Interpretation of dress design developed through the medium of flat pattern; introduction to pattern-drafting. Prerequisite(s): FACS 112  or approval of instructor. UG
• FACS 415 - Tailoring

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  3 hours
  A study of tailoring techniques by construction of an ensemble, suit, or coat. Prerequisite(s): FACS 112  or FACS 413 , by permission. Lecture and laboratory. UG
• FACS 438 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I

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  4 hours
  Advanced study of the nutrition science principles and nutrition therapy required for medical conditions. A case study approach will require students to integrate nutrient metabolism, pathophysiology, nutrition assessment, medication-nutrient interactions, and medical nutrition prescriptions. Content includes gastrointestinal, hepatic, cardiovascular, renal, diabetes, and nutrition support. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 169  or BIOL 246  and BIOL 247 ; FACS 126 , FACS 232 , FACS 380 . UG
• FACS 439 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II

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  4 hours
  Advanced study of the nutrition science principles and nutrition therapy required for medical conditions. A case study approach will require students to integrate nutrient metabolism, pathophysiology, nutrition assessment, medication-nutrient interactions, and medical nutrition prescriptions. Content includes disordered eating, oncology/AIDS, anemia, food allergies, trauma/surgery, and nutrition support. Includes a 45 hour practicum. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 169  or BIOL 246  and BIOL 247 ; FACS 126 , FACS 232 , FACS 438 . UG
• FACS 440 - Nonresidential Design Studio

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  4 hours
  Studies of design theory, division of space, and equipment of nonresidential interiors to meet physiological and psychological requirements. Focus on sustainable and universal design. Prerequisite(s): FACS 245 , FACS 246  and ART 275 . Recommended ART 300 . UG
• FACS 455 - Food Systems Management

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  3 hours
  The application of management concepts in healthcare, school, and other food or nutrition institutions. Topics include communication and documentation, quality improvement, human resources, financial management, and selected industry trends that impact the food/nutrition manager. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 110 . UG
• FACS 472 - Early Childhood Program Development

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  3 hours
  Course content introduces students to developing an early childhood program philosophy and carrying through to other program areas, such as leading staff, implementing curriculum, assessing children and programs, designing and furnishing the facility and working with families.  Students will explore aspects of effective program leadership, codes of professional ethics, establishing policies, and program evaluation. Prerequisite(s): FACS 252   UG
• FACS 488 - Internship

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  1-5 hours
  An individualized career-oriented internship. Selected learning experiences in approved work situations in food industry, fashion retail, child care, vocational career centers, or welfare agencies. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor and chair of the department. UG
• FACS 490 - Senior Seminar in Dietetics

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  1 hour
  This capstone course is designed to prepare senior dietetics students for acceptance into the Supervised Practice Program (1200 post graduate internship hours).  The completion of these hours is a mandatory step in the credentialing process for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).  Course content will support students through the application process that will include selection of internship opportunities, development of a professional personal statement, and completion of the application packet.  Students will learn how to use DICA’s and D & D Digital application websites.  In addition, scholarship opportunities will be explored.  Professional ethics will be integrated into this course and the application process.  This course will be offered the fall semester prior to graduation. Fall only Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the dietetic program. UG
• FACS 496 - Projects in Family and Consumer Sciences

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  1-5 hours
  An interdisciplinary course designed to give an opportunity to supplement an area of interest in family and consumer sciences. Contracted work by each student includes research or application in the various areas of family and consumer sciences (e.g., consumer economics, management, interior design, nutrition studies, clothing, textiles and visual merchandising). UG
• FACS 498 - Professionalism, Issues, and Actions

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  2 hours
  History and philosophy of family and consumer sciences, current issues in the field, and strategies for professional involvement. UG

French

• FREN 101 - Elementary French I

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  4 hours
  A comprehensive elementary course that includes grammar, pronunciation, oral practice, written composition, and culture. UG
• FREN 102 - Elementary French II

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  4 hours
  A continuation of FREN 101  with additional emphasis on reading. Prerequisite(s): FREN 101  or two years high school French. UG
• FREN 211 - Intermediate French I

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  3 hours
  A review of French grammar with emphasis on the application of rules of usage as the students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisite(s): FREN 102  or 3-4 years of high school French. UG
• FREN 212 - Intermediate French II

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  3 hours
  A continuation of Intermediate French I with increasing emphasis on the more complex aspects of French grammar. As in Intermediate French I, development of the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills remains integral part of the course. Prerequisite(s): FREN 211 . UG
• FREN 325 - Francophone Culture and Civilization

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  3 hours
  A survey of the history, geography, culture, and philosophy of the Francophone world as integral part of the Francophonie. Prerequisite(s): FREN 212  or consent of instructor. UG
• FREN 342 - Advanced French Conversation

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  3 hours
  The course is designed to focus on the students’ grammatical competence and communicative competence through the reading, presentations, and discussions of the contemporary topics. Prerequisite(s): FREN 325  or consent of instructor. UG

General Studies

• GNST 093 - Basic Writing Skills

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  4 hours
  Helps to diagnose and remediate deficiencies in grammar, usage, sentence structure, and writing. Introduces students to the writing process, promotes writing based on readings, and encourages writing confidence. Placement in this course is determined by the ACT English score. For students placed in this course, it is prerequisite to ENGL 109 - College Writing I . This course does not count in the grade point average calculation or toward the 128 hour graduation requirement. Four classroom/lab periods. UG
• GNST 095 - Intermediate Algebra

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  4 hours
  A second course in algebra covering the standard topics through systems of equations. Equivalent to the second year of high-school algebra. Prerequisite(s): Math ACT score of 14 or above, or passing a course in Basic Algebra. This course does not apply to degree requirements. UG
• GNST 101 - Essentials of Learning

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  3 hours
  A course of basic instructional guidance designed for students who do not meet regular admissions criteria. The course emphasizes effective study skills techniques and exposure to a variety of learning strategies appropriate for courses across the curriculum. In addition, the course emphasizes that study skills are also career and life-learning skills. UG
• GNST 105 - Learning Success Strategies

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  3 hours
  This course is an in-depth exposure to the principles of learning how to learn by using an interdisciplinary approach to the development of academic skills. Topics include learning theory, learning styles, organizational skills, motivation, accountability, and applied learning behaviors for learning across the curriculum. Students will evaluate their own academic performance and develop a personal academic success plan for improving their academic standing. This course is required for second semester freshman whose first semester grade point average does not meet the academic requirement of good standing (1.500 gpa). UG
• GNST 110 - Freshman Seminar: Connections

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  1 hour
  A required seminar designed to introduce freshmen to the university learning experience and the mission of Olivet Nazarene University. This course also facilitates in the academic advising process. Activities include classroom instruction, academic convocations, and academic advising sessions. UG
• GNST 300 - Academic Advising Assistantship

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  1 hour
  A credit course for upper division students selected to assist as an adviser in the freshmen advising program.  Responsibilities consist of participation in an in-service workshop, one summer freshman orientation, and assistance in weekly freshman advising sessions.  Pass/Fail grading. UG

Geography

• GEOG 480 - Research in Geography

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  3 hours
  A research experience in the student’s area of interest in geography (e.g., Cultural/Human, Economic, Environmental, GIS/Remote Sensing/Cartography, Physical, Social Urban). Research will include library and/or laboratory and/or field work. UG
• GEOG 490 - Internship in Geography

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  3 hours
  An intern experience in the student’s area of interest in geography (e.g., Cultural/Human, Economic, Environmental, GIS/Remote Sensing/Cartography, Physical, Social/Urban). An internship may consist of project work and professional cooperation with public agencies (e.g., city, county, state, federal) or private corporations. UG

History

• HIST 200 - Western Civilization

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  3 hours
  The course will survey the major themes of Western civilization and the contributions made by successive constituent civilizations beginning with the Greeks, Romans, and Jews. The course is designed to provide every student with a basic working knowledge of the major themes, trends, and figures in Western civilization. UG
• HIST 211 - World Civilization I

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  3 hours
  A survey of world history from the beginnings of written history in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China to around A.D. 1400, tracing political, social, technological, and religious themes. Approximately two-thirds of the material concerns the Mediterranean world and Europe. UG
• HIST 212 - World Civilization II

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  3 hours
  A survey of world history from approximately A.D. 1400 to A.D. 1800, tracing political, social, technological, and religious themes. The course emphasizes developments in Europe, and the growing world domination of European nations. UG
• HIST 213 - World Civilization III

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  3 hours
  A survey of world history in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, with emphasis on Western cultural, political, and religious interaction with the rest of the world. Approximately one-half of the material will concern the non-Western “two-thirds” world. UG
• HIST 220 - Introduction to Law

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  3 hours
  Formulated in an interdisciplinary way, this course provides students with a foundational understanding of the nature and function of law in the Anglo-American tradition. By studying the jurisprudential, historical, institutional, and professional dimensions of this legal tradition, students will gain a deep appreciation for America’s constitutional heritage premised on “higher law” principles, the nation’s commitment historically to the rule of law under God, and the central role of law in creating a just society in the modern era. UG
• HIST 231 - American Civilization I

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  3 hours
  Examines the basic political, social, economic, legal, intellectual, and religious trends in American history from the European explorations to the close of the Civil War (1865). UG
• HIST 232 - American Civilization II

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  3 hours
  Examines the basic political, social, economic, legal, intellectual, and religious trends in American history, from the close of the Civil War (1865) to the present. UG
• HIST 280 - Law and Western Culture

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  3 hours
  Same as PSCI 280 . UG
• HIST 290 - Law, Justice, and Culture Institute

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  3 hours
  Same as PSCI 290 . UG
• HIST 306 - Wesley’s Century: Enlightenment and Revival

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  3 hours
  labeled the Enlightenment and the Evangelical Revival. In the former movement, selected English and French writers will be studied, as will be the Wesleys, along with Whitefield, Edwards, and the followers of Spener, in the latter. Particular attention will be paid to the problems of human perfectibility, the nature of education, the citizen’s relationship to authority, and the individual’s obligation to society. Prerequisite(s): one lower-division History course or permission of the instructor. UG
• HIST 310 - History of Technological Change

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  3 hours
  An exploration into the world of inventions and their impacts on society since the Roman Empire, including the stirrup, water wheel, compass, sextant, plow, cam, crop rotation, and dozens more. The course will deal with the economic and philosophical requirements for and results of major discoveries. Prerequisite(s): one lower-division History course or permission of the instructor. UG
• HIST 315 - Federal Seminar

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  1-3 hours
  Same as SSCI 315 . This course does not satisfy the requirement for American government for teacher education majors. UG
• HIST 325 - Sports in American Society

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  3 hours
  Examines the major economic, cultural, and social trends in American history through professional and amateur sports. Major treatment will be given to baseball, football, and boxing, as well as basketball, hockey, tennis, and golf. The focus will not be on sport history for its own sake, but, as the title suggests, on what sports reveal about the broader American experience (urbanization, mass media, and race relations, etc.) in a particular period. Prerequisite(s): one course from the History foundations core or permission of the instructor. UG
• HIST 340 - American Military History

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  3 hours
  Same as MSCI 443 . UG
• HIST 348 - The US in the Cold War

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  3 hours
  A study of modern America since World War I examining such issues as government and business, reform, political change, foreign relations, and the United States’ role in world politics. Major emphasis is placed on social change and race relations in the period since 1945. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite(s): HIST 231  or HIST 232 . UG
• HIST 357 - American Religious History

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  3 hours
  Same as THEO 357 . UG
• HIST 360 - History of Russia

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  3 hours
  This course includes a survey of the history of Russia from the Kiev period to the election of Mikhail Gorbachev, and an intensive study of the social, political, and religious developments of the last decade. UG
• HIST 368 - American Civil War

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  3 hours
  A study of the causes, conduct, and outcomes of the Civil War between 1860 and 1874. The political, social, and military dimensions of the conflict, including the Reconstruction phase, will be covered. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite(s): HIST 231  or HIST 232 . UG
• HIST 373 - Christian Courage in Public Life

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  3 hours
  Same as PSCI 373 . UG
• HIST 379 - The Developing World

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  3 hours
  A critical historical analysis of the development of Third World countries in the modern period. Special focus is placed on the cultural and political response of developing countries in Asia to “the West” and to the general developmental problems of national growth and equity. This course will be taught each semester with a different regional focus, including Latin America, Asia, and Africa. The course may be repeated, but with a different topic. UG
• HIST 385 - Selected Topics in History

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  3 hours
  This course is a history/political science course in which the professor or professors choose a topic, event, or development and structure a one-time course around that specific interest. The topic will be given in the schedule of courses when the course is offered. Prerequisite(s): one foundational course in History or permission of instructor. UG
• HIST 390 - Historiography

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  4 hours
  A study of the craft of the historian and social scientist, including traditional schools of interpretations; comparison of Judeo-Christian philosophies of history with past and present secular philosophies; and the exploration of the impact of philosophy on conceptualization, compilation, and writing in the social sciences. The course will also involve the preparation of a proposal for the senior thesis. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. UG
• HIST 420 - The U.S. & the Plains Indians

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  3 hours
  Course examines the relationship between the U.S. government and the Plains Indians between 1860 and 1890. More specifically, it surveys the events which preceded the Battle of Little Bighorn, carefully treats the battle itself, and finally considers the aftermath of the battle, which culminated in the tragedy at Wounded Knee. Structured as a colloquium, the course involves a heavy reading load and literature review; it is designed for upper division history majors, particularly those with an interest in graduate school. UG
• HIST 430 - American Social/Intellectual History

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  3 hours
  Surveys the major intellectual trends in American thought from the colonial period to the present. The subject matter will be organized both chronologically and topically around the following themes: Puritanism/ atheism and the Enlightenment; secularization of American thought in the colonial period; Romanticism and Naturalism in the 19th century; and Modernism in the 20th century. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite(s): two semesters of either American Civilization or Western Civilization or permission of instructor. UG
• HIST 447 - American Constitutional Law

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  3 hours
  Same as PSCI 447 . UG
• HIST 465 - American Heritage of Religious Liberty

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  3 hours
  Same as PSCI 465 . UG
• HIST 471 - Senior Seminar in History

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  2 hours
  Same as SSCI 471 . Prerequisite(s): HIST 390 . UG
• HIST 490 - History Internship

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  1-6 hours
  Same as PSCI 490 . UG
• HIST 494 - Readings in History

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  1-4 hours
  Self-study of historical readings under faculty direction in an area of special interest. Suggested for seniors and qualified juniors with a major in History/Political Science. All other students must secure the approval of the instructor. No more than four hours of credit may be earned through readings in History and Political Science combined. UG

Honors

• HONR 110 - Exploring Faith and Humanity

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  3 hours
  First course in a four course sequence that focuses on the broad theme of “What Does It Mean to be Human?” This course introduces Honors students to interdisciplinary learning. Each faculty cohort selects novel topics for interdisciplinary, team-taught sessions. This course, along with the other three core honors courses, substitutes for COMM 105 , ENGL 208 /ENGL 209 /ENGL 210 , PHED 190 , and THEO 101 . UG
• HONR 150 - Human Disciplines

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  3 hours
  Second course in a four course sequence that focuses on the broad theme of “What Does It Mean to be Human?” This course, along with the three other Honors core courses, substitutes for COMM 105 , ENGL 208 /ENGL 209 /ENGL 210 , PHED 190 , and THEO 101 . UG
• HONR 200 - Humanity and Outside Influences

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  3 hours
  Third course in a four course sequence that focuses on the broad theme of “What does it mean to be human?” Each faculty cohort selects novel topics for interdisciplinary, team-taught sessions. This course, along with the other three core Honors courses, substitutes for COMM 105 , ENGL 208 /ENGL 209 /ENGL 210 , PHED 190 , and THEO 101 . UG
• HONR 255 - Issues in Society

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  3 hours
  Fourth course in a four course sequence that focuses on the broad theme of “What does it mean to be human?” Each faculty cohort selects novel topics for interdisciplinary, team-taught sessions. This course, along with the other three core Honors courses, substitutes for COMM 105 , ENGL 208 /ENGL 209 /ENGL 210 , PHED 190 , and THEO 101 . UG
• HONR 500 - Honors Research Project

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  0-6 hours
  An independent, in-depth examination of a topic or creative effort in the major field of study, supervised by a faculty mentor. Project may be in area of interest within or outside the major discipline or an interdisciplinary topic. It may involve an internship or study abroad experience. Students in the Honors program must enroll in HONR 500 each semester and must complete a total of six credit hours. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of HONR 110 , HONR 150 , 250 and 260. UG

Leadership

• LEAD 200 - Introduction to Leadership Studies

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  3 hours
  Provides an introduction and overview of major theories of leadership, tracing the development of important and sometimes contradictory ideas of leadership spanning from classical to our contemporary era, including an introduction to a Christian theology of leadership. This course includes self-assessments and introduces the leadership challenge. UG
• LEAD 235 - Teambuilding and Leadership

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  3 hours
  Same as COMM 235 . UG
• LEAD 400 - Leadership Capstone

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  3 hours
  In this capstone course, students provide reflection and draw leadership connections from their chosen electives and articulate a position of how they may implement distinctively Christian servant leadership within their personal and professional lives and as a citizen within society. Attention is given to studying contributions of servant leaders (historical and contemporary) including interaction with special speakers. Special emphasis is given to integrating concepts of servant leadership within the context of everyday decision-making. In this course, students complete their leadership portfolios. UG

Literature

• LIT 205 - Studies in Literature

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  3 hours
  An introduction to literature, including the imaginative genres of poetry, fiction, and drama. Selections include works from around the world, including those from non-western and third-world cultures, writers of both genders, and writers of various philosophical stances. Focuses on an appreciation of and critical thought about literature. Prerequisite(s): “C-” or above in ENGL 109 . UG

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