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JOUR 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 1-5
Individual research projects for qualified students.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
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JOUR 460 - MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING AND PUBLISHING Hours: 5
This course covers the fundamentals of feature writing and the magazine publishing industry, including how to write features for magazines of all types - from trade publications to on-line magazine - production processes, magazine print and on-line design, magazine advertising, staffing and organizational issues, legal concerns and ethics.
Prerequisites: JOUR 160 and 260.
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JOUR 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
Internships are available in a variety of organizations and activities related to the major. Information about available internships and requirements may be obtained from the department office of any faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of a faculty advisor in the department.
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LEAD 100 - FINDING YOUR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL Hours: 3
This introductory class serves multiple purposes. First, it will allow students the opportunity to do extensive self-reflection, discovering and examining their thinking and learning styles, personality types, interpersonal communication styles, and belief systems. Through this analysis, students will begin to build a portfolio which highlights their personal strengths and areas for development. Second, students will examine their roles as citizens and leaders in their various communities. Specifically, through the course, students will become acquainted with the populations, structures, and needs of the cities of Westerville and Columbus. Part of this learning process will include some brief community service activities. Third, students will be introduced to a number of leadership theories, concepts, and skills. As such, this course serves as the first course in the Leadership Minor.
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LEAD 200 - PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP Hours: 5
A course designed to introduce students to theoretical perspectives on leadership (traits, styles, situational, behavioral, transformative, etc.) and research, assist them in developing leadership skills, and encourage active self-reflection and concerning your perspectives and skills. Among the specific leadership skills targeted in the class are: shaping and communicating a vision; persuasion and advocacy; motivation; and conflict management, mediation and collaboration. As the second course in the “leadership sequence,” the course is also designed to help students continue development of critical thinking and reflection, writing skills, speaking skills, small group communication skills, and interpersonal communication skills.
Prerequisites: LEAD 100 or COMM 285, or permission of the instructor.
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LEAD 300 - LEADERSHIP PRACTICES Hours: 5
As the third course in the leadership series, Leadership Practices focuses on applying organizational learning and leadership. Students learn concepts and models of engaged citizenship, leadership, and change-pillars of organizations in which shared leadership, organizational change and whole systems change are constantly transformative. The course invites experienced leaders to explain and discuss leadership principles, practices, and models. In this service-learning course, as a team, students apply an organizational change model or a set of leadership principles and strategies in writing an organizational development plan for a non-profit organization or a unit in a non-profit organization.
Prerequisites: LEAD 200 or permission.
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LEAD 480 - LEADERSHIP PROJECT Hours: 5 (1hr fall; 2hrs winter; 2 hrs spring)
As the capstone course in the leadership series, Leadership Project requires students to identify a leader or a leadership team in a non-profit organization to work with that leader or leadership team in introducing and implementing a leadership development model or in designing and implementing a change model. Emphasis will be placed on fitting a leadership model to the organization’s purpose and culture. The course spans the academic year. Students write a proposal during the Fall Quarter and then write a plan with an emphasis of implementation strategies during the next two quarters. The proposal, a progress report, and a final plan are presented to members of the leadership minor faculty; students will present their final plans at a public forum. This requirement can also be fulfilled through an approved Senior Year Experience course.
Prerequisites: LEAD 300 or permission.
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LSCI 101 - INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I (MOLECULES, GENES, AND CELLS) Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory.
The first course in the introductory sequence emphasizing a study of life at the molecular level. This course includes a basic foundation in biochemistry, molecular genetics and cell biology. The development of the central dogma and our current understanding of the molecular basis of gene structure, regulation and evolution as well as the many impacts of DNA on biology and society are considered. Laboratory exercises include basic techniques in biochemistry, genetic engineering, microbiology and cell biology.
Corequisites: MATH 115 or 120 or permission.
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LSCI 102 - INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II (PLANTS, GENETICS, AND EVOLUTION) Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory.
This is the second course in the sequence that studies cell structure and function, genetics, and anatomy/physiology of plants and plant-like organisms. Emphasis will be given to phylogenetic diversity of biological organisms. Laboratory exercises include detailed microscopic examination and exploration of bacteria, algae, fungi and nonvascular and vascular plants.
Prerequisites: LSCI 101 or permission.
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LSCI 103 - INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY III (ANIMALS AND ECOLOGY) Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory.
The third course in the introductory sequence. This course will focus on the evolution of animal structure and function as well as the examination of animal diversity. Animals and their environments will be examined. Laboratory exercises will include a hands on examination of organisms that illustrate the principles discussed in lecture as well as field experiences in animal ecology.
Prerequisites: LSCI 101 and 102 or permission.
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LSCI 108 - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
The first of a two-quarter lecture and laboratory course in human anatomy and physiology with special emphasis on the integration of the body systems and the maintenance of homeostasis. Topics investigated are the molecules of life, cellular biology, microscopic and gross study of tissues, the axial and appendicular skeleton, the muscular system, the hematological, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHEM 110 or permission.
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LSCI 109 - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory.
The second of a two- quarter lecture and laboratory course in human anatomy and physiology with special emphasis in the integration of the body systems and the maintenance of homeostasis. Topics investigated are the urinary system, acid-base and fluid balance, the digestive system and intermediary metabolism, the neurological, endocrine, and immune systems, genetics and aging.
Prerequisites: LSCI 108 or permission.
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LSCI 111 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory.
The first of a two-quarter lecture and laboratory sequence of courses in anatomy and physiology with an introduction to chemistry, cells and tissues and special emphasis on the bony skeleton, joints and the skeletal muscular system. The two-quarter sequence is a preparation for Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology, and is required of all Health and Physical Education Majors, and Health Promotion and Fitness majors.
Prerequisites: HLED 180 or permission.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 115, 116, 120, 170, 180, or 230.
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LSCI 112 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory.
The second of a two-quarter lecture and laboratory sequence in anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the systems involved in exercise: nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, hematological, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems will be considered, with their role in metabolism and heat balance, and fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance.
Prerequisites: LSCI 111 or permission.
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LSCI 201 - GENETICS Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory.
This course encompasses both modern and classical genetics. Topics include the application of Mendelian genetics, the molecular biology of genes and genetic analysis of complex traits. Laboratory activities include the use of fruit flies, fungi, plants and humans as model organisms to explore genetic principles.
Prerequisites: LSCI 103 or permission.
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LSCI 202 - CELL BIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory.
The cell is the fundamental unit of life. This course explores the ability of cells to grow and divide, communicate and perform metabolic processes. Topics include: energy transformation, respiration and photosynthesis, membrane transport, signal transduction, and organelle structure and function. The laboratory experience includes mastery of techniques such as differential centrifugation, SDS-PAGE, spectrophotometry and histochemistry.
Prerequisites: LSCI 201 or permission.
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LSCI 204 - ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory.
This course gives the student an understanding of the complex issues associated with environmental assessment, mitigation and quality. The laboratory/field experience is centered on the determination of the quality/integrity of nearby aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Field trips providing hands on experience and laboratory sections designed to develop the skills needed to make these determinations are emphasized.
Prerequisites: ENST 101 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 206 - HUMAN MICROBIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory.
A study of the microbes in relationship to the human body, including indigenous flora and pathogens. Topics include structure, metabolism, genetics and control of microbes; introduction to the viruses; overview of the immune system; treatment and prevention of infectious diseases; resistance and emerging pathogens. Laboratory requires the identification of two unknowns in mixed culture.
Prerequisites: CHEM 110 or permission.
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LSCI 208 - SCIENTIFIC TERMINOLOGY Hours: 2
A course designed to study the origins, meaning and usage of scientific terms and scientific thinking.
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LSCI 211 - EMBRYOLOGY Hours: 3
Lecture and laboratory.
This course is designed to give students knowledge of the development process of vertebrate embryos. The laboratory experience focuses on the microscopic study of embryo cross sections. Recommended for pre-professional medical and paramedical students.
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LSCI 212 - BIRDS OF OHIO Hours: 2
This course provides field-naturalist skills for science majors, education majors, and any student interested in learning to identify birds in Ohio. Activities include lectures, local field trips, and slide and specimen study.
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LSCI 213 - WILDFLOWERS AND FERNS OF OHIO Hours: 2
This course provides field-naturalist skills for science majors, education majors, and any student interested in learning to identify spring wildflowers and ferns in Ohio. Activities and topics include lectures, local field trips, use of taxonomic keys, plant nomenclature, flower anatomy and plant family characteristics.
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LSCI 214 - TREES OF OHIO Hours: 2
This course provides field-naturalist skills for science majors, education majors, and any student interested in learning to identify trees in Ohio. Activities and topics include lectures, local field trips, use of taxonomic keys, plant nomenclature, characteristics of woody plant families, and economic utility of major tree species.
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LSCI 225 - PROBLEM BASED LEARNING IN INTRODUCTORY LIFE SCIENCE Hours: 5
Lecture and Field Experience
From your K-12 and life experiences, you are already familiar with many of the basic concepts of life science. This course will review and build on this knowledge and help you develop skill in the analysis of data and use this analysis and scientific criteria to draw valid conclusions.
Prerequisites: EDUC 160 or permission.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 350.
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LSCI 250 - LIFE SCIENCE PRACTICUM Hours: 2
The objective of this course is to examine current literature, use current equipment, and become familiar with current techniques in the life sciences. The course emphasizes the development of laboratory and/or field techniques using state of the art technology in the investigation of timely biological phenomena and/or principles.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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LSCI 298 - SOPHOMORE DEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR Hours: 1
Students will hear about the research interests of the departmental faculty and visit the department’s research laboratories. Faculty will demonstrate the types of equipment available in the department and students will develop an understanding of the scientific method. Guest speakers will discuss their research and students will critique presentation style.
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LSCI 301 - MOLECULAR GENETICS Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A study of the modern synthesis of classical genetics and biochemistry. Topics include the molecular structure of genes and genomes, gene regulation in prokaryotes and eucaryotes, DNA mutation, repair and recombination, molecular evolution and genetic engineering in medicine and other applied fields. Laboratory emphasizes advanced techniques of DNA analysis including gene cloning and sequencing.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or permission.
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LSCI 302 - FIELD BIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A study of the land forms, plant life, and animals of central Ohio. Lecture, laboratory, field experience and independent study will be used to identify and examine the interactions between these elements.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or LSCI 204 or ESCI 205 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 303 - PLANT DIVERSITY AND MORPHOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
This course covers the evolution and diversity of plants and plant-like organisms. Emphasis will be placed on the phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary origins of plants. Lecture and laboratory include detailed exploration of the classification, life cycles, and ecology of algae, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or LSCI 204 or ESCI 205 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 304 - MICROBIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
Microbiology explores the vast world of organisms usually invisible to the unaided eye. Topics include the biochemistry, morphology, metabolism, and genetics of bacteria, viruses, prions and other microbial life forms. In addition an examination of the dynamic impact of microbes on humans, the immune response and the role of microbes in the environment are also studied. Laboratory experience stresses techniques and methodology of identification, culturing, inhibition and destruction of microbes. These culminate in an investigative experience requiring identification of unknown microbes.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or LSCI 204 or ESCI 205 or permission. LSCI 301 is recommended.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 305 - IMMUNOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A study focusing on the cellular and molecular bases of the immune response which also examines immunology from developmental, systemic and clinical perspectives. An overview of classical experiments of immunology is combined with examination of current areas of immunological research (through readings from the primary literature). The laboratory emphasizes basic immunological techniques and creative application of scientific method.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or permission. LSCI 301 is recommended.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 306 - HUMAN GENETICS Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
An exploration of the molecular, transmission and population genetics of our own species. Topics include the genetics of human origins and evolution, behavior and intelligence, health and disease, and the new genetic and reproductive technologies. Social and ethical issues are also addressed. Laboratory includes karotyping, an analysis of human DNA sequence variation and field trips to laboratories applying human genetics in forensics, genetic counseling and research.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or permission. LSCI 301 is recommended.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 307 - INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A study of the major invertebrate phyla emphasizing taxonomy, identifying characteristics and ecology. The laboratory will be used to collect, identify, catalog and properly preserve representative specimens of the phyla examined.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or LSCI 204 or ESCI 205 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 308 - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
This course addresses the vital biochemical and physiological processes of plants. Lecture and laboratory topics include plant metabolism/biochemistry, water relations and mineral nutrition, and plant growth and development.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or permission. LSCI 301 is recommended.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 309 - VERTEBRATE MORPHOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
The purpose of this course is to examine vertebrate structure and to develop an understanding of the ways in which these structures function within a living animal. Structural elements will be examined in the laboratory while lecture is devoted to an understanding of the function and the ontogenetic and phylogenetic development of the structures examined.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 311 - ANIMAL SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
An investigative study of physiological mechanisms in animal systems, with emphasis on the human.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 312 - BASIC PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Hours: 5
A one-quarter course comprising basic pathological processes and study of the clinical effects of pathology on the major body systems, with the aim of developing a working understanding of the structures and behavior of the human organism in health and disease.
Prerequisites: LSCI 108, 109, 206, and CHEM 220 or permission.
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LSCI 313 - ECOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A study of the interrelationships between organisms and their physical environments. Topics include the flow of energy and matter within an ecosystem, community structure and function, and the characteristics of freshwater, terrestrial and marine environment. Field techniques and instrumentation are stressed.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or LSCI 204 or ESCI 205 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 314 - DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
This course examines molecular mechanisms that allow a single cell to give rise to a complex multicellular organism. This field of study includes the morphogenetic phenomena of growth, differentiation, regeneration, metamorphosis and aging. The laboratory experience will use microscopic, genetic and molecular techniques to explore these topics.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or permission. LSCI 301 is recommended.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 315 - ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT/LAND USE PLANNING Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A study of the skills needed, the techniques utilized, and the problems encountered as you develop a comprehensive land/resource management plan for a large natural area. Students will develop a complete master plan for a central Ohio park reservation including budget and staffing, public use facilities, wildlife management and interpretive programming.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or LSCI 204 or ESCI 205 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 316 - PLANT BIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A broad-based plant science course detailing main themes in plant biology and research. Major topics to be covered include: angiosperm plant body, energy relations in plants, plant evolution and diversity, plant physiology, plant ecology, economic plant science and plant biotechnology. Laboratory activities emphasize anatomy, physiology and genetics of flowering plants.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or LSCI 204 or ESCI 205 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 317 - PLANT PATHOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
An introductory course in plant pathology dealing with the nature, cause and control of plant disease. Emphasis will be given to diversity and life histories of plant pathogens, physiology and genetics of host resistance, and the control of plant disease through traditional methods and the use of biotechnology and molecular techniques. Laboratories will deal with techniques used in plant pathology, including fungal and bacterial isolation, identification and inoculation.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or permission. LSCI 301 is recommended.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 318 - MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
The diversity of microorganisms is due to adaptations required for growth in different habitats including extremes in pH, temperature, and oxygen availability. This course is designed to explore how these organisms have adapted to thrive in these environments. Topics include bioenergetics, metabolic regulation, cell-cell signaling and response to environmental stresses. The laboratory experience will explore questions such as solute transport mechanisms and metabolic diversity for a variety of microbial organisms.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 319 - CORAL REEF ECOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and Field Experience
A study of the physical and biological processes that shape coral reefs. Topics will include reef geology, diversity of marine organisms, and human impacts. The course will include a field trip to a coral reef environment and the completion of a research project.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or LSCI 204 or ESCI 205 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 321 - VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
This course surveys vertebrate diversity in an evolutionary framework. Students discuss vertebrate physiology, ecology, behavior, and life history as well as current issues in conservation.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or LSCI 204 or ESCI 205 or permission.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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LSCI 322 - TROPICAL BIOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE OF COSTA RICA Hours: 5
This course will emphasize the structure of ecological communities in the tropics (rainforest, cloud forests and seasonal dry forests) and address the myriad of ways in which tropical organisms have adapted to their physical environment, as well as how they have co-evolved with each other. In addition, contemporary issues such as the preservation of ecological diversity, sustainable agriculture, and the preservation of traditional culture will be considered. The course will include travel to field stations and rural communities of Cost Rica for 2 weeks.
Prerequisites: LSCI 202 OR LSCI 204 OR ESCI 205 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Taught alternate years.
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LSCI 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 1-5
This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in independent research on a life science topic of their choice under the direction of a life science faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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LSCI 398 - JUNIOR DEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR Hours: 1
Students will identify an advisor for their research project and develop a research proposal. Guest speakers will discuss their research and students will critique the style and content of the talks.
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LSCI 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
Cooperative internships in health and environmental science. The student is advised to apply to The Department of Life and Earth Sciences for prerequisites and guidelines at the initiation of the program and in no case should application be made later than one term prior to registration for an internship.
Prerequisites: Permission.
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LSCI 498 - SENIOR DEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR Hours: 1
Students will examine ethical issues in the biological and geological sciences, present a seminar on their research project, and assess their preparation as scientists through an exit interview. Guest speakers will discuss their research and students will critique the science being presented.
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MATH 090 - PREREQUISITE TO COLLEGE MATHEMATICS Hours: 5
Intermediate algebra topics: sets, linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, solving systems of linear equations, quadratic equations in one and two variables, graphing first and second degree equations, rational exponents, rational expressions, geometric figures, distance in the plane, circles, formulas, applications, connections among topics, and writing in mathematics. A graphing calculator is required in this course.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in ASC 080 or qualification through the department’s placement examination.
Notes: Students required to take this course must complete it with a C- or better within six quarters of enrollment or face suspension/dismissal. MATH 090 does not count towards graduation in any degree program. Thus, students who have taken this course must complete at least 185 hours to graduate.
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MATH 115 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA Hours: 5
A study of polynomial, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs; solving equations and inequalities; and basic analytic geometry.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 090, or qualification through the department’s placement exam.
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MATH 116 - TRIGONOMETRY AND COLLEGE ALGEBRA II Hours: 5
A study of rational functions and their graphs, trigonometric functions, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, solving triangles, complex numbers, and polar coordinate systems.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 115, or qualification through the department’s placement exam.
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MATH 120 - ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS Hours: 5
An accelerated combination of MATH 115 and MATH 116. This course is designed for more advanced students as preparation for calculus.
Prerequisites: Qualification through the department’s placement exam.
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MATH 150 - THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS Hours: 5
A survey of many topics, viewed in a liberal arts context, providing a broad, diverse, yet more holistic and humanistic perspective toward mathematics. Topics may include problem solving, number theory, set theory, logic/reasoning, group theory, graph theory, probability, statistics, calculus, geometry, math and art or music, and history of mathematics.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 090 or qualification through the department’s placement exam.
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MATH 155 - DISCRETE MATHEMATICS I Hours: 3
Elementary logic and propositional calculus with quantifiers, proof techniques (including induction and contradiction, contraposition and counterexample), intuitive set theory, functions and relations.
Prerequisites: MATH 115 or MATH 120 or qualification through the department’s placement exam.
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MATH 165 - DISCRETE MATHEMATICS II Hours: 3
Graph theory including planarity, isomorphism, covering circuits, coloring, trees and searching, network algorithms; combinatorics including counting, permutations, combinations, binomial coefficients, recurrence relations, the pigeonhole principle, and the inclusion-exclusion principle.
Prerequisites: MATH 155.
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MATH 170 - CALCULUS I Hours: 5
Differential calculus of elementary functions. Topics covered include limits, continuity, derivatives, differentiation rules, Lagrange mean value theorem, L’Hospital’s rule, and applications of differential calculus.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in both MATH 115 and MATH 116 or in MATH 120, or qualification through the department’s placement exam.
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MATH 180 - CALCULUS II Hours: 5
A continuation of Calculus I. Integral calculus of elementary functions. Topics covered include definite integrals, indefinite integrals, fundamental theorem of calculus, techniques of integration, and applications of integration.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 170.
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MATH 190 - CALCULUS III Hours: 5
A continuation of Calculus II with emphasis on series theory. Topics covered include first order linear differential equations, conic curves, parametric equations and polar equations of curves, sequences and series, power series, Taylor series, and binomial series.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 180.
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MATH 200 - MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS Hours: 5
Calculus of multi-variable functions. Topics covered include three dimensional analytic geometry, vectors, limits, continuity, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and elements of vector calculus.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 180. MATH 190 strongly recommended.
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MATH 220 - LINEAR ALGEBRA Hours: 5
Systems of linear equations, vector spaces, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, linear transformations, and applications.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 180.
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MATH 230 - STATISTICS I Hours: 5
A study of descriptive statistics, the principles of probability, statistical distributions, sampling, the Central Limit Theorem, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression analysis.
Prerequisites: MATH 115 or 120.
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MATH 231 - STATISTICS II Hours: 5
A continuation of MATH 230. Emphasis on data analysis with simple and multiple linear regression, correlation, and analysis of variance. Statistical computer packages are used for data analysis.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 230.
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MATH 260 - DECISION MAKING FOR BUSINESS Hours: 5
A study of operations research techniques for use in decision making. Includes linear programming, queuing theory, time series and other applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 230.
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MATH 270 - MATHEMATICS FOR EARLY AND MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Hours: 5
A study of the mathematical notions central to a comprehensive, connected study of early into middle childhood mathematics education, grounded in state and national standards. The focus is on mathematical content: development of the real number system, probability and statistics, geometry, measurement, patterning and algebra, and estimation and mental computation. Methodology and materials appropriate for the mathematical development of children will also be discussed. For education majors and licensure candidates only.
Prerequisites: MATH 150.
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MATH 271 - MATHEMATICS FOR THE MIDDLE GRADES Hours: 3
A continuation of MATH 270, focusing on the mathematical content and methodology in the middle grades. Particular emphasis will be placed on connections among and integration of the various mathematical strands (number and operations, geometry, measurement, probability and statistics), especially involving algebra. For education majors and licensure candidates only.
Prerequisites: MATH 270.
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MATH 280 - AXIOMATICS BY INQUIRY Hours: 3
Focusing on the systemic structure of geometry, students investigate problems and properties from a scientific perspective. With the aid of technology and other tools, students will use the inquiry cycle (exploration, conjecture, data collection, analysis, reflection, and proof) to compare and contrast the basic principles that give rise to different geometries.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 150.
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MATH 290 - TRANSITION TO ADVANCED MATHEMATICS Hours: 3
Logic, axiomatic method, mathematical proofs, and formal set theory.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in either MATH 190 or MATH 220.
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MATH 300 - MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING SEMINAR Hours: 1
Through solving well- arranged, interesting and challenging problems in different areas of mathematics, students will enhance their mathematical maturity, will increase their repertoire of mathematical methodologies, will expand their ability, and will deepen their appreciation of the power, beauty and integrity of mathematics. Each time the course is offered it will focus on two or three specific techniques or topics.
Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in MATH 180, or permission of the instructor.
Notes: Graded pass/fail. The course may be repeated, however no more than 3 hours of this course may count toward a mathematics major and no more than 2 hours toward a mathematics minor.
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MATH 305 - APPLIED STATISTICS Hours: 5
This course introduces the applied statistical methods of regression analysis and time series, and application of the methods in estimation, prediction, and forecasting.
Prerequisites: MATH 180 and MATH 230.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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MATH 310 - PROBABILITY THEORY Hours: 5
Calculus-based probability, samples, discrete and continuous distributions, and multivariate distributions.
Prerequisites: MATH 200, 220 and 230.
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MATH 311 - MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS Hours: 5
A continuation of MATH 310. Sampling distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis testing.
Prerequisites: MATH 310.
Notes: Alt.Yrs.
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MATH 320 - THEORY OF VECTOR SPACES Hours: 3
Finite and infinite dimensional vector spaces, linear operators with applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 220 and 290.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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MATH 330 - COMPLEX VARIABLES Hours: 5
Complex numbers, analytic functions, integrals, series, residues and conformal mapping.
Prerequisites: MATH 190, 200 and 220.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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MATH 340 - ADVANCED GEOMETRY Hours: 5
A general study of the structure of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and their relationship to each other.
Prerequisites: MATH 290.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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MATH 350 - ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS Hours: 5
Fundamental theory, first order differential equations, linear equations, series solutions, Laplace transforms, boundary value problems, nonlinear equations and stability.
Prerequisites: MATH 190 and MATH 200
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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MATH 360 - REAL ANALYSIS Hours: 3
Structure and topology of real numbers, sequences, continuity, differentiation, Rie-mann integration, infinite series, power series, Riemann-Stieltjes integral.
Prerequisites: MATH 190 and 290.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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MATH 365 - TOPOLOGY Hours: 3
Metric spaces, limits and continuity in metric spaces, general topological spaces, connectedness, completeness, compactness.
Prerequisites: MATH 190 and 290.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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MATH 370 - OPERATIONS RESEARCH Hours: 5
Topics from deterministic and stochastic operations research: linear programming and other optimization methods including the simplex algorithm, duality, and sensitivity analysis; decision theory, queuing theory, Markov chains, and simulation.
Prerequisites: MATH 220 and MATH 230.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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MATH 380 - ABSTRACT ALGEBRA Hours: 5
Theory of groups, homomorphisms, rings, integral domains, fields, and factorization.
Prerequisites: MATH 290.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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MATH 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 1-5
Opportunity for work in topics of special interest.
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MATH 420 - ADVANCED STUDIES Hours: 1-5
Topics not covered in the regular departmental offerings.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Taken by permission of the instructor.
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MATH 435 - HISTORY AND PHILISOPHY OF MATHEMATICS Hours: 5
A survey of the history and philosophy of mathematics with holistic attention to its chronological evolution, conceptual development, and foundational structure. Mathematical landmarks from antiquity to present times will be examined and placed in historical context. Emphasis will be on the interrelationships between mathematics, culture, theology, philosophy, and science.
Prerequisites: Senior standing mathematics major, or permission of instructors.
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MATH 480 - SENIOR RESEARCH Hours: 1-4
Exploration of a topic in mathematics with faculty supervision over the course of the senior year. The research culminates in an expository paper and presentation of results (see MATH 481). All participating students and their advisors will meet at least once each quarter: in Autumn to share the focus, goals, and/or approach for each project; in Winter to discuss progress and common interests or concerns; and in Spring for presentation (see MATH 481).
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Students must register for a total of 4 credits of research over the span of the senior year.
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MATH 481 - SENIOR EXPOSITION Hours: 1
Culmination of the research done in MATH 480. Submission of expository paper and presentation of results.
Prerequisites: MATH 480.
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MATH 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
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MATH 498 - MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENT Hours: 0
Students will complete the Mathematics Major Field Test (2 hour exam) prepared by the Educational Testing Service during their senior year. Each student will meet with her/his academic advisor to discuss results in relation to career goals.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
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MCOM 110 - DIGITAL RADIO/AUDIO PRODUCTION Hours: 5
This course examines the principles of audio and the practice of operating digital radio station equipment. Students will produce broadcast materials using voice, music and sound effects. Students will also write radio copy. Includes a discussion of the basic principles of editing, directing and production criticism. Prepares students for on-air assignments with WOBN.
Corequisites: Suggested MCOM 140
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MCOM 120 - FUNDAMENTALS OF TELEVISION/VIDEO PRODUCTION Hours: 5
Introductory course in television and video production theory and techniques. Emphasis on the study of the elements and processes involved in various applications of broadcast and non-broadcast video production. Performance in roles of the television production team. Prepares students for positions with WOCC.
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MCOM 130 - RADIO/TELEVISION PERFORMANCE Hours: 5
Study and practice in audio and video performance. Special attention given to news, commercials, and interviewing. Includes work in voice, nonverbal communication, scripting, hand signals and interpretation of copy.
Prerequisites: MCOM 110 or 120 recommended.
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MCOM 140 - MASS COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES SEMINAR - RADIO (WOBN FM) Hours: 1
Individual and group instruction and participation in supervised creative activities.
Notes: May be repeated for credit, total credit for activities seminar and Advanced Practicum in Media not to exceed six hours.
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MCOM 141 - MASS COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES SEMINAR - TELEVISION (WOCC-TV 3) Hours: 1
Individual and group instruction and participation in supervised creative activities.
Notes: May be repeated for credit, total credit for activities seminar and Advanced Practicum in Media not to exceed six hours.
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MCOM 240 - BROADCAST MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM - RADIO (WOBN FM) STAFF HEADS Hours: 1
Practical experience in media management by serving as administrators for the campus radio and TV stations in areas of programming music, news, sports, public service, engineering and public relations.
Prerequisites: Permission of the department.
Notes: May be repeated for credit, total credit for activities seminar and Advanced Practicum in Media not to exceed six hours.
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MCOM 241 - BROADCAST MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM - TELEVISION (WOCC-TV 3) STAFF HEADS Hours: 1
Practical experience in media management by serving as administrators for the campus radio and TV stations in areas of programming music, news, sports, public service, engineering and public relations.
Prerequisites: Permission of the department.
Notes: May be repeated for credit, total credit for activities seminar and Advanced Practicum in Media not to exceed six hours.
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MCOM 261 - COPYWRITING FOR ELECTRONIC MEDIA Hours: 5
Students will learn concepts, theories and practices associated with various types of short-form writing for audio and video. Emphasis is placed on writing commercial and promotional copy and public service announcements. Students will also study audiences and the marketplace.
Prerequisites: MCOM 110 or 120.
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MCOM 265 - MEDIA IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY Hours: 5
An examination of the structures, functions, and performance of media institutions within the global context. Analysis of contemporary media practices and effects with particular consideration of global free speech issues, communication theory and research.
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MCOM 270 - RACE, GENDER, CLASS AND MEDIA Hours: 5
This course examines the historical and contemporary constructions of gender, race, and class in media representations of race, gender and class and audiences defined in some way by race, gender, and class. Students will also consider industry issues inherent in representation and reception as well as questions of individual media effects.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 170.
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MCOM 320 - ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION Hours: 5
Advanced study of theory and practice in video production. Emphases include: aesthetics, single-camera production theory and techniques, non linear editing, post-production, and troubleshooting.
Prerequisites: MCOM 120.
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