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HIST 294 - Special Topics in History 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Group studies under faculty supervision.
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Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. 100-level HIST course.
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HIST 299 - Independent Study 3 s.h.
Individual studies under faculty supervision. Admission by consent of department chairman and instructor involved.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. 100-level HIST course.
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HIST 300 - Research Seminar 3 s.h.
This capstone course involves writing a paper using mainly primary sources in a specific area of expertise of the instructor. Topics and instructors change each semester. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): HIST 290 ”C” or better.
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HIST 390 - Senior Thesis 3 s.h.
Directed research course which culminates in a lengthy paper based on primary and secondary sources. Regsitration is only by permission of the instructor. At the end of the semester, the student will be examined by a committee of three faculty.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
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HIST 395 - Teaching Assistant for History 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Students will serve as a teaching assistant for a history course. They will aid the instructor in leading discussion section; and advising fellow students on papers, research and exam preparation. In addition to these tasks at the end of the semester the students will prepare a report on their experience. The course gives students a sense of how scholarship is used in the classroom and how courses are designed. The student shall meet with all of the expectations listed on the College T.A. application. The student shall be limited by the stipulations of the College’s T.A. requirements. The student shall have relevant experience such as 9 s.h. in the designated area as defined by History Major Requirements, or in the specific course they will be assisting. The course will be only pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): College minimum requirements (JrS including 12 s.h. in residence, 3.0 cumulative GPA), 3.3 GPA in history courses, and permission of instructor.
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HIST 396 - Research Assistant for History 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Working under the supervision of a faculty member, students actively participate in the process of historical research and writing. Activities may include the following: the collection, organization, and analysis of historical data; the collection and organization of bibliographic material; the organization of research material; and the critical reading and discussion of manuscripts. May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h. If P/F grade mode is selected credits can not count toward the major.
Prerequisite(s): HIST major and 9 s.h. upper division history coursework.
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HIST 397 - Internship in History 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
Provides students with hands-on experience in the direct application of historical techniques including, but not limited to, the accession, classification and description of documents, research of subjects, and exhibition of artifacts. Students will be placed in field agencies on the basis of their interests and approval of personnel.
Prerequisite(s): College minimum requirements (JrS including 12 s.h. in residence, 2.0 minimum overall and major GPA); HIST major; 12 s.h. in upper-level AHIS, EHIS< HIST, or WHIS courses; and department approval.
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HIST 399 - Independent Study in History 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Individual studies under faculty supervision. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved.
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Prerequisite(s): JrS, 6 s.h. HIST (3 s.h. 200 level).
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Human Ecology |
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HUEC 200 - Orientation to Human Ecology 1 s.h.
This core course provides a study of the broad field of Human Ecology and its integrative nature, providing students with an intellectual foundation of the Human Ecology profession. It examines the impact of Human Ecology and its disciplines on the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): Human Ecology majors.
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HUEC 210 - Retail Management 3 s.h.
This course explores the competitive and legal environment within which retail stores operate. This course also examines the planning and management of the retail store including marketing strategy, trade area analysis, financial planning, and retail location. Specific aspects of retail management including creating atmosphere, communicating with customers, selling, managing services, store layout and design, managing human resources, and retail systems is examined as well.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 110 or ECON 111 .
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HUEC 211 - Service Industry Supervision 3 s.h.
This course reviews the supervisory skills needed by hospitality and fashion industry entry-level managers to effectively lead an increasingly diverse workforce. The role, function, and skills of the first-line supervisor will be examined with respect to specific challenges within these two industries. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SoS, Human Ecology majors.
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HUEC 215 - Demonstration and Practical Skills for Human Ecologists 3 s.h.
Principles and techniques of effective demonstration methods of presenting Human Ecology materials. Preparation and use of visual media, including power point and other technologies to facilitate effective communication. Required for General Human Ecology majors. Offered spring only.
Prerequisite(s): SoS.
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HUEC 294 - Special Topics in Human Ecology
Study of an area in Human Ecology not covered by regular course offerings. LA credit depends on topic.
Prerequisite(s): SoS; other prerequisites depend on topic.
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HUEC 297 - Internship in Human Ecology: 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
A directed off-campus experience related to the student’s major/ minor area.
Prerequisite(s): JrS. Also see College minimum Internship Requirements.
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HUEC 299 - Independent Study in Human Ecology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Special studies under department supervision for sophomores and juniors who have shown unusual ability in the human ecology area. May be continued in successive semesters. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved.
Prerequisite(s): SoS.
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HUEC 394 - Special Topics in Human Ecology 3 s.h.
Study of an area in human ecology not covered by regular course offerings. LA credit depends on topic.
Prerequisite(s): JrS; other prerequisites depend on topic.
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HUEC 395 - Teaching Assistantship: 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Provides college-level teaching exposure for students majoring in Human Ecology who are exceptionally qualified to undertake such assignments as tutoring, assisting in research, and participating in classroom and/or laboratory presentations.
Prerequisite(s): See College minimum Teaching Assistantship Requirements.
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HUEC 397 - Internship in Human Ecology: 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
A directed off-campus experience related to the student’s major/ minor area.
Prerequisite(s): SrS and College minimum Internship Requirements.
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HUEC 399 - Independent Study in Human Ecology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Special studies under department supervision for students who have shown unusual ability in the human ecology area. May be continued in successive semesters. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved.
Prerequisite(s): JrS.
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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INTD 106 - Fundamentals of Word Processing 1 s.h.
An introductory course focusing on usage of word processing software to produce text documents via a computerized delivery system. Text documents will include such items as letters, memos, and manuscripts with primary focus on the preparation of manuscripts. Facility in using at least one word processing package will be developed. Students must have a keyboarding skill of at least 30 words-per-minute.
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INTD 107 - Introduction to Spreadsheet Applications 1 s.h.
An introduction to spreadsheet software. Instruction will cover spreadsheet concepts and the use of spreadsheet software to enter, edit, manipulate, analyze, and graphically present information. No previous experience with computers is assumed.
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INTD 108 - Introduction to Database Applications 1 s.h.
An introduction to database management concepts. Instruction will cover database management concepts, the use of software to create, retrieve, and alter simple databases, and the writing of simple programs to automate database management operations. No previous experience with computers is assumed.
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INTD 109 - Financial Literacy for Life Decisions 1 s.h.
The course will provide students with an introduction to the various concepts associated with managing personal finances necessary for financial decision making in everyday life. The course will offer practical knowledge in such areas as money management, budgeting, financial goal attainment, consumer credit, debt management, time value of money, and the basics of savings and investments. P/F only. Offered fall and spring.
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INTD 110 - Orientation to Higher Education 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
A survey of the essential tasks involved in college learning and of the factors affecting individual success or failure. Students will learn to systematically evaluate their own behavior in terms of academic outcome. This course focuses on critical reading and research; self-actualization; and acquisition of lifelong learning skills.
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INTD 117 - Intro: Peer to Peer Leadership 1 s.h.
This course focuses on Student Development Theory as it applies to peer mentoring. Utilizing nationally recognized peer mentor materials as the foundation for the course, topics covered will include: leadership styles and self-awareness; group development; identifying students at risk; didactic communication skills; referral policies and skills; intervention; inclusiveness; program planning and implementation; and self care. The course is offered Pass/Fail only and is designed primarily for those students who serve as peer mentors.
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INTD 124 - Introduction to Academic Leadership 1 s.h.
This course is designed for students who have been selected as Academic Team Members. The objective of the course is to provide ATM’s with the information and skills necessary to succeed in their position. Topics of discussion will include: leadership roles, listening skills, public speaking/presentation skills, academic/ transition issues for new and returning students, team building, and motivation.
Prerequisite(s): selected as ATM, instructor permission required.
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INTD 133 - Living-Learning Community Seminar 1 s.h.
The LLC seminars are theme or major based. Each seminar is designed for students participating in one of the Living-Learning Communities. Each seminar introduces students to issues and topics related to the theme of the LLC. Through the seminar course, students participate in signature activities outside of the classroom, and partner with faculty, staff, peer mentors, and residence life staff to create a unique and inclusive living community. Open only to those students in the Living-Learning Community related to the seminar section. P/F only. Offered Fall only.
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INTD 134 - Success at SUNY Oneonta 1 s.h.
This course is designed to guide STEM Transfer students in maximizing their academic experience at SUNY Oneonta. This course will offer practical advice, directed support, and academic strategies in order to provide a distinct advantage for your success and satisfaction. A-E only. Offered fall semester.
Corequisite(s): STAT 101 .
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INTD 150 - Library and Internet Research 1 s.h.
An introduction to research using a wide variety of techniques and resources in both general and subject-specific areas. The broad objectives of the course are to provide students with an understanding of the nature of information in the contemporary world, skills for locating and evaluating information, and knowledge of how to present the results of research. Print resources, electronic resources, and the Internet (including the World Wide Web) will be explored as potential search tools.
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INTD 160 - Desktop Computing Business Applications 3 s.h.
This is an application course intended to prepare business oriented students in the specialized use of spreadsheet and database software in the business environment using Microsoft Excel and Access. Instruction in MS Excel will cover Formulas, Functions, and Formatting; What-if Analysis, and Charting; Financial Functions, Data Tables, and Amortization Schedules; Creating Templates, Importing Data; Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, and Trendlines; Formula Auditing, Data Validation, and Complex Problem Solving. Instruction in MS Access will cover Databases and Database Objects, Querying a Database, Report and Form Techniques; Instruction for both will cover Navigation Forms, and Using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications. Offered every semester.
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INTD 194 - Interdisciplinary Studies: Special Topics 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Variable subject matter of an interdisciplinary nature.
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INTD 197 - Exploratory Internship 1 s.h. - 2 s.h.
Exploratory internship is a credit-bearing, short-term applied-learning experience that provides early exposure to a field of interest and professional life in general. The learning outcomes are basic and defined in a learning agreement by the student and internship coordinator and/or the faculty supervisor prior to registration of the internship. The evaluation of a student’s performance in the internship is based upon the academic work expected by the learning agreement, for example a written assignment, journal or weekly reports, creative project or performance, or other culminating experience. The site sponsor verifies the student’s on-site participation and performance. Credit is awarded at a rate of one credit per forty hours of participation. Students may build on the initial one-semester hour exploratory internship by earning an additional semester hour under a new learning agreement or undertake an unrelated exploratory internship for a maximum of 2 s.h. Admission by approval of the dean. P/F only. May be repeated for up to 2 s.h. of credit. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): 12 s.h. earned, 2.0 major and overall GPA.
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INTD 397 - Interdisciplinary Internship 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
Provides meaningful experience through placement that requires integration of more than one discipline. Credit evaluated by faculty sponsor. Pass/Fail Only.
Prerequisite(s): See College-wide minimum requirements; plus previous program-related coursework.
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International Studies |
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INTS 294 - Special Topics—International Studies 2 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Study of selected international topics not covered in regular course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. social science.
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INTS 394 - Special Topics—International Studies 2 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Study of selected international topics not covered in regular course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. social science.
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INTS 397 - Internship in International Studies 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
This course allows a student to obtain credits for a meaningful internationally-focused work experience. Students will be placed with an organization or agency having an international topical focus or scope, according to their interests, availability of openings, and permission of personnel. Possible settings include, but are not limited to, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, business or industry. Credit is evaluated by the faculty sponsor.
Prerequisite(s): The course is open to Jr. and Sr. International Studies and International Development Studies majors who have completed 12 s.h. of INTS or IDS major requirements.
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INTS 399 - Independent Study in International Studies 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
Students pursue independent study and research in the international studies area under the direction of faculty members.
Prerequisite(s): JrS, 6 s.h. social science, and permission of instructor.
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Italian |
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ITAL 101 - Introductory Italian I 3 s.h.
Italian for beginners: for students who have studied no more than 2 years of high school Italian. Studies basic language skills, including comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, with emphasis on the present tense.
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FL3
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ITAL 102 - Introductory Italian II 3 s.h.
A continuation of ITAL 101 , including a review of basics covered in ITAL 101 . Continues study of basic language skills, including comprehencion, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis on past tense.
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FL3
Prerequisite(s): ITAL 101 .
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ITAL 112 - Elementary Italian Conversation 3 s.h.
Designed to help students improve their conversational abilities from the elementary to intermediate level. Includes class discussions, role-playing, debates and oral presentations. Some written work required, study of idiomatic expressions, vocabulary and some attention to grammatical structures. May be repeated for up to 6 s.h. of credit.
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FL3
Prerequisite(s): ITAL 102 or equivalent.
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ITAL 299 - Independent Study 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Individual study of literature or culture in Italian under faculty supervision. May be repeated in successive semesters with different topics.
LA
Prerequisite(s): ITAL 201 or ITAL 202.
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Japanese |
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JAPN 101 - Introductory Japanese I 3 s.h.
Japanese for beginners: for students who have studied no more than 2 years of high school Japanese. Covers basic language skills, including comprehension, speaking, reading and writing the hiragana and katakana scripts; a few basic kanji characters will be learned as well.
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FL3
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Latin |
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LATN 101 - Introductory Latin I 3 s.h.
An introduction to the language of the Roman Empire, the written language of Europe’s Medieval Period, and the parent of such modern languages as Spanish, Italian, and French. This course will introduce the basics of Latin grammar and vocabulary, with the goal of reading simple Latin texts and exploring classical and medieval literature, culture and history.
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LATN 102 - Introductory Latin II 3 s.h.
Continuing study of the language of the Roman Empire, the written language of Europe’s Medieval Period, and the parent of such modern languages as Spanish, Italian, and French. This course will continue presenting the basics of Latin grammar and vocabulary, with the goal of reading simple Latin texts and exploring classical and medieval literature, culture and history.
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FL3
Prerequisite(s): LATN 101 .
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Law Note: Prerequisite for all 300-level law courses: Students must have a declared major. Registration in any 300-level law course must not interfere with the student’s ability to complete the major in which he/she is declared or delay graduation.
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LAW 222 - Legal Environment of Business 3 s.h.
A study of the legal framework within which business operates: its sources, foundations, and procedures. Substantive areas covered include: torts, intellectual property rights, criminal law, ethics, contracts, agency, forms of doing business, antitrust, consumer protection, employment and environmental law. This course is the first of two required for Professional Accounting majors and is required for Business Economics majors. A-E only. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 100 or (ACCT 110E and ACCT 101 ) or ECON 111 , ECON 112 , or ECON 110 with a grade of “C” or better or BUS 111 and SoS.
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LAW 326 - Commercial Law 3.s.h.
A study of business law, continuing the material covered in LAW 222 . Specific topical coverage includes: contracts (especially sales of goods), real & personal property, estates and trusts, secured transactions, bankruptcy, negotiable instruments, forms of doing business, securities regulation, and legal responsibility of accountants. This course is the second of two required for Professional Accounting majors. Offered Spring only.
Prerequisite(s): JrS, LAW 222 and ACCT 100 or (ACCT 11E and ACCT 101 ) or (ACCT 11E and ACCT 12E) with a grade of “C” or better or ECON 111 and ECON 112 , with a grade of “C” or better and a major in PACC, BSEC, or ECON.
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Linguistics |
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LING 150 - Introduction to Language and Linguistics 3 s.h.
This course will introduce students to the field of linguistics. Areas surveyed may include language acquisition, regional and social variation in language, the development of language, word creation, language and the brain, language structures, and semantics. Offered every 2-3 years.
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H3
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LING 201 - Language and Society 3 s.h.
An introduction to sociolinguistics. Study of language variation and the ways people use language in social interaction. Offered Spring only.
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H3
Prerequisite(s): SoS or LING 150 .
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LING 210 - Traditional Grammar: English 3 s.h.
Covers traditional English grammar, including preferred usage. Offered every Fall and occasionally Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS and COMP 100 .
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LING 215 - Introduction to Editing and Publishing 3 s.h.
Students will be introduced to the principles of both copy-editing (or proofreading) and more substantive content editing. The course will also include an overview of the publishing industry and discussion of careers within it. In the final part of the class, students will peer-review and edit others’ writing in order to produce an issue of a journal in either print or online format. Offered every 2-3 years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS, COMP 100 .
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LING 294 - Special Topics in Linguistics 3 s.h.
Offered according to interest of instructor, requests by students, and availability of instructor.
LA
Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. LING, or by permission of instructor.
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LING 320 - History of the English Language 3 s.h.
Introduction to the development of the English language from its earliest known stage to present-day British and American English. Topics include the continuous change of language in its main aspects of sound; word formation, syntax, and vocabulary; the cultural influences on change and their reflection in the language; and social attitudes affecting language usage. Offered every 2-3 years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS and 3 s.h. LING or 6 s.h. ALIT/ELIT.
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LING 322 - Varieties of American English 3 s.h.
This course will explore the different varieties and dialects of English in the United States, including both regional and cultural variations, from the first English settlements to the present. Coverage will also include the impact of other languages on American English. Offered every 2-3 years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): LING 201 or JrS.
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LING 394 - Special Topics in Linguistics 3 s.h.
Offered according to interest of instructor, requests by students, and availability of instructor.
LA
Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. LING, or by permission of instructor.
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LING 399 - Independent Study in Linguistics 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Special studies under department supervision for students who have shown unusual ability in linguistics. May be continued in successive semesters. Admission by consent of department chair, linguistics coordinator, and instructor involved.
LA
Prerequisite(s): 9 s.h. LING.
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Literature |
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LITR 100 - Themes in Literature 3 s.h.
Designed to help the general student interpret literary works. The class will focus on a theme or genre to be chosen by the instructor. Offered Fall and Spring.
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H3
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LITR 150 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 s.h.
Introduction to Literary Studies is designed for those who are or wish to be English Majors. It provides a foundation for the contexts, concepts and methods relevant to the study of literature. Course coverage will include instruction in the use of relevant terminology and concepts, familiarization with literary and historical periods, and an overview of literary and genre conventions. The course should be taken within one year of declaring the major. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): Declared English major, or by permission of the department.
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LITR 206 - Children’s Literature in the Classroom 3 s.h.
This course explores the diverse literature (multicultural and generic) for children from infancy to adolescence. Students will read a wide variety of children’s literature and discuss it from different perspectives, including how to interpret the literature with children in K-8 classrooms. Offered every 2-3 years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 .
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LITR 220 - Short Fiction 3 s.h.
Appreciation and understanding of form and meaning in fiction through reading and analysis of selected works. Offered every 2-3 years.
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H3
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 .
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LITR 222 - Science Fiction 3 s.h.
Analysis of the evolution and present character of science fiction. Offered every 2-3 years.
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LITR 234 - The Folktale Tradition 3 s.h.
An examination of the history and development of folktales and their continuing impact on contemporary literature and culture. Offered every 2-3 years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100.
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LITR 237 - Fantasy 3 s.h.
Introductory literary study using the convention of the subgenre. Offered every 2-3 years.
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LITR 243 - Major Author in Children’s and Young Adult Literature 3 s.h.
This variable-topic course will focus on one or two prominent authors in children’s and/or young adult (YA) literature, their place in children’s and YA literature, and their influence on the genre. Authors studied may include Louisa May Alcott, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Lewis Caroll, C.S. Lewis, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Roald Dahl, E.B. White, Laurence Yep, Virginia Hamilton, J.K. Rowling, Robert Cormier, and Robert Louis Stevenson. A-E only. May be repeated for up to 6 s.h. credit. Offered every 2-3 years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 .
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LITR 244 - Contemporary Literature 3 s.h.
Wide reading of novels, short stories, plays, and poetry, with emphasis on contemporary American, European, South American, Asian, and African writers. Offered every 2-3 years.
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H3
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 ; LITR 100 or LITR 150 .
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LITR 247 - Environmental Humanities 3 s.h.
This is a lecture and discussion course that explores the various ways that the humanities help us understand the relationship between humans and the environment. Insights from literature, philosophy, religious studies, and the arts will be employed in this endeavor. To achieve sustainability we need to explore human values, perceptions, beliefs, fears, and cultural inclinations in shaping humanity’s relationship to the natural world and human landscapes we have created. A deep understanding of the humanities and humanistic methodologies is a necessary component of the interdisciplinary solution of environmental problems we face such as global climate change and loss of biodiversity. Offered annually.
LA
Cross-listed as PHIL 247 .
Prerequisite(s): SoS.
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LITR 250 - Critical Approaches to Literature 3 s.h.
Exploration of the various approaches and techniques used in understanding and judging literary works; includes the reading of representative literary works, written criticism, critical theory, and practice in literary criticism. Offered Fall and Spring.
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H3
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 ; LITR 150 with a grade of “C” or higher; 3 s.h. 200-level ALIT, ELIT, LITR or WLIT.
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LITR 283 - Women’s Literature 3 s.h.
Explores the role of women through reading literature by and about women. Offered every 2-3 years.
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H3
WMST 283 .
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 ; LITR 100 or LITR 150 .
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LITR 284 - Writing the Land: Literature of Place 3 s.h.
Explores encounters with the natural world as articulated in creative nonfiction, fiction, essays, and poetry. Emphasis placed on diverse representations of the environment, as understood through varied cultural and social perspectives. Offered every 2-3 years.
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H3
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 ; and LITR 100 or LITR 150 .
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LITR 285 - Writing Lives: Gender and Memoir 3 s.h.
This course considers diverse life writings in order to explore the influence of gender, sexuality, and other categories of identity on literary self-representation. We consider forms of memoir ranging from graphic novels to mixed-genre texts, and how they respond to questions such as the relationship between writer and reader; “truth” and narrative authenticity; memory and imagination; the personal and political. Offered every 2-3 years.
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BC3
Cross-listed as WMST 285 .
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 ; LITR 100 or LITR 150 .
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LITR 294 - Special Topics in Literature 3 s.h.
Offered according to interest of instructor, requests by students, and availability of instructor.
LA
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 ; LITR 100 or LITR 150 .
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LITR 299 - Independent Study in Literature 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Special studies under department supervision for students who have shown unusual ability in English and other areas. May be continued in successive semesters. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved.
LA
Prerequisite(s): COMP 200 or COMP 290 ; LITR 150 ; LITR 250 ; 6 s.h. 200-level courses in ALIT, ELIT, LITR or WLIT.
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LITR 306 - Children’s Literature 3 s.h.
This course explores the diverse literatures for children and adolescents, particularly the multicultural and generic variety of literatures available. Students will read books from a variety of American and international children’s authors and situate the texts within the children’s literary tradition. Emphasis will be on literary analyses of these children’s and adolescent texts. Offered every 2-3 years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 , and LITR 150 , and 6 s.h. of 200-level ENGL coursework.
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LITR 307 - Madness in Literature 3 s.h.
This course will examine how literary texts from the Romantic through to the present era represent madness in ways that both reflect and help construct discourse about important social and political issues of their times. It will also explore releveant literary criticism and theory that engages with issues of madness. Offered every 2-3 years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): COMP 200 or COMP 290 ; LITR 150 ; and 6 s.h. of 200-level ENGL coursework or permission of instructor.
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LITR 308 - Queer Literature 3 s.h.
This course will look at literature spanning the last three hundred years to investigate attitudes and concepts pertaining to queer identities and lives, the queer struggle for identity creation, social legitimacy, acceptance and the fight for equality - and the corresponding heteronormative backlash. Critical exploration of literature will follow an intersectional approach that examines the connections among race, sexed embodiment, gender, class and sexual orientation in relation to the concepts that frame the meanings of bodies within social contexts. Students will have opportunities to do queer readings of some traditional texts, to see how the meaning changes when characters are not assumed to be heterosexual, gender normative, or cis-gendered. In addition to essays, letters, diaries, memoirs, poems, short stories, songs, plays, and novels, students will also read selections on queer theory to guide their readings. Offered every 2-3 years.
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Cross-listed as WMST 308 .
Prerequisite(s): SoS; LITR 250 or 3sh of any WMST course.
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LITR 345 - Native American Literatures 3 s.h.
Study of selected Native American literatures written in English from the 18th century to the present. The course will emphasize the historical and cultural contexts of Native literary history, as well as ongoing concerns with questions of education, identity, language, land, and tribal sovereignty. The course addresses the major debates within the field of Native literary studies while also considering this literature’s complicated relationship to canonical U.S. literature and American popular culture. Offered every 2-3 years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): COMP 100 and LITR 100 or LITR 150 , and 6 s.h. of 200-level literature coursework.
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LITR 350 - Contemporary Critical Theory 3 s.h.
Designed for students preparing for graduate studies in the humanities. Focuses on structuralist and post-structuralist analyses of texts and culture. Overviews of the philosophical foundations and current theoretical considerations of literary formalism, linguistics, and semiotics. Study to include notable figure such as Baudrillard, Hussert, de Saussure, Jakobson, Kristeva, Levi- Strauss and Barthes, with literary texts by authors such as Calvino, Eco, Coetzee, Kafka, Woolf and Borges. Offered every 2-3 years.
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Cross-listed as: PHIL 350 .
Prerequisite(s): JrS, LITR 250 or PHIL 201 or PHIL 213 .
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LITR 355 - Postmodernism 3 s.h.
This class will be a study of postmodernism, a major intellectual movement of the second half of the twentieth century that challenged modern ideas about literature and culture. In addition to reading novels and short stories, we will look at developments in film, music, art, and architecture, and discuss questions this movement raised about knowledge, representation, narrative, originality, media, and society. we will study fiction by writers such as Jorge Luis Borges, John Barth, Italo Calvino, Thomas Pynchon, Angela Carter, Milan Kundera, Paul Auster, and Jeanette Winterson; essays by theorists such as Francois Lyotard, Jean Baudrillard, and Linda Hutcheon; music by composers such as Philip Glass and Julia Wolfe; and films by directors such as David Lynch, Jean-Luc Godard, Peter Greenaway, Jane Campion, and Pedro Almodovar. Offered every 2-3 years.
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Prerequisite(s): LITR 150 , and 6 s.h. of 200-level ALIT, ELIT, LITR, WLIT coursework.
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LITR 360 - Poetics 3 s.h.
This class offers a historical overview of theories about poetry, poetic form, and the role of the poet in society. The course will begin with a study of the earliest classical texts on the nature of poetry (Plato and Aristotle), then explore in depth the Romantics, the source of the most influential ideas about poetry, which remain with us to this day. From there we will consider the major aesthetic movements that emerged at the beginning of the twentieth century (Modernism, Surrealism, Negritude) and those that reflect the cultural and political fragmentation of the post-WWII era, often lumped under the title of “Postmodernism.” Offered once every two years.
Prerequisite(s): LITR 150 .
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LITR 394 - Special Topics in Literature 3 s.h.
Offered according to interest of instructor, requests by students, and availability of instructor.
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Prerequisite(s): COMP 200 or COMP 290 ; LITR 150 ; LITR 250 ; 6 s.h. 200-level courses in ALIT, ELIT, LITR or WLIT.
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LITR 395 - Teaching Assistantship in English 3 s.h.
Provides teaching and tutorial experience for advanced English majors, under the guidance of a full-time faculty member. May be taken only once.
Prerequisite(s): 21 s.h. of English, including LITR 250 ; permission of instructor; minimum 3.0 in English.
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LITR 399 - Independent Study in Literature 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Special studies under department supervision for students who have shown unusual ability in English and other areas. May be continued in successive semesters. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved.
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Prerequisite(s): COMP 200 or COMP 290 ; LITR 150 ; LITR 250 ; 6 s.h. 200-level courses in ALIT, ELIT, LITR or WLIT.
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MATH 001 - Basics 0 s.h.
Topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percents, exponents, absolute value, geometric figures, perimeter, area, and volume. (3 Institutional Credits)
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MATH 002 - Algebra I 0 s.h.
Topics include: pre-algebra review, operations with real numbers, solving equations, application problems, operations with polynomials, factoring, graphing concepts, systems of equations, radical expressions and equations, and quadratic equations. (3 Institutional Credits)
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MATH 051 - Basics of Quantitative Reasoning 0 s.h.
This course focuses on math for everyday life. It integrates fluency with numbers, proportional reasoning, data interpretation, algebraic reasoning, modeling, and communicating quantitative information. Mathematical concepts are investigated through group problems and class discussions based on real-life contexts of citizenship, personal finance, and medical literacy. (3 Institutional Credits) P/F only. Offered Fall semester.
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MATH 101 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 3 s.h.
Sets, logic, number theory, algebra, combinatorics, probablility, statistics, coordinate geometry. Not open to Mathematics or Secondary Mathematics majors.
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Prerequisite(s): 3 or more units of Regents High School Math or MATH 104 .
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MATH 104 - College Algebra and Trigonometry 3 s.h.
Topics include: the algebra of polynomials and rational expressions, the solution of systems of linear equations, the solution of problems involving inequalities and absolute values and determinants, the solution of polynomial equations including the remainder theorem, the factor theorem and synthetic division, the graphing of functions and conic sections, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs, the solution of triangles, trigonometric equations and trigonometric identities.
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Prerequisite(s): 2 years high school mathematics including algebra, or MATH 002 .
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MATH 105 - Pre-calculus 3 s.h.
A careful study of elementary functions with emphasis on their graphical properties. Particular functions treated include polynomials and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Prepares students for MATH 223 . Offered Fall and Spring.
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M3
Prerequisite(s): 3 or more units of Regents high school math, or MATH 104 .
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MATH 108 - Concepts of Mathematics I 3 s.h.
This course is devoted to the study of: sets, relations/ functions, systems of numeration, estimation, whole number properties/operations/algorithms, number bases, number theory, integers, real numbers, fractions, proportions, decimals, percents, algebraic equations/inequalities. A-E Only. Offered every fall semester.
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Prerequisite(s): Major in CHED or ECCE, and 3 or more units of Regents high school math, or MATH 104 .
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MATH 109 - Concepts of Mathematics II 3 s.h.
Probability; statistics; properties of geometric shapes and measurement in two and three dimensions; Euclidean and transformational geometry; algebra and coordinate geometry. A-E Only. Offered every spring semester.
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Prerequisite(s): Major in CHED or ECCE, and MATH 108 .
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MATH 151 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 s.h.
This course focuses on mathematical and statistical reasoning important for decision-making in everyday life. It integrates quantitative literacy with numeracy, mathematical modeling, probability, and statistical thinking. Examples are drawn from areas such as medicine, the environment, and finance. Concepts are investigated through hands-on activities that develop problem-solving skills, and there is an emphasis on clear communication of mathematical ideas. A-E only. Offered every semester.
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Prerequisite(s): 2 years of high school mathematics including algebra; or MATH 002 ; or MATH 051 .
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MATH 205 - Discrete Mathematical Structures 4 s.h.
An introduction to topics in discrete structures. Topics include set theory, combinatorics, logic, proof techniques, functions, relations, pigeonhole principle, equivalence relations, recurrence and recursion, graph and trees, number theory. Optional topics may include applications of combinatorics and graph theory. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 “C” or better.
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MATH 217 - Mathematical Modeling 4 s.h.
This course introduces the basic concepts of mathematical modeling, developing methods and tools for applying mathematics to analyze and understand general real-world problems. Case studies and examples may be provided in the context of issues in sustainability, and a major pedagogical component will be student projects. The applied mathematical methods are important to analytical tools useful in a wide variety of contexts beyond sustainability. This course is planned to be offered at least once every two years.
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 “C” or better.
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MATH 223 - Calculus I 4 s.h.
Math 223 and Math 224 together constitute the first two-thirds of the standard 12-credit calculus sequence 223-224-276. Topics include: functions and their graphs, limits, differentiation, integration, derivatives and integrals of the elementary functions, polar coordinates, parametric equations, infinite series. Offered Fall and Spring. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): 4 or more units high school math, or MATH 105 ”C” or better.
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MATH 224 - Calculus II 4 s.h.
MATH 223 and 224 constitute the first two-thirds of the standard 12-credit calculus sequence, MATH 223 -224-MATH 276 . Topics include functions and their graphs, limits, differentiation, integration, derivatives and integrals of the elementary functions, polar coordinates, parametric equations, infinite series. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 ”C” or better.
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MATH 232 - Introduction to Transformation Geometry 3 s.h.
The main focus of this course is on two-dimensional Euclidean geometry as mappings of the plane preserving distance. Topics include properties of mappings, isometries, relationships between isometries and groups, frieze and wallpaper patterns. Other topics include similarities, properties of plane figures, Euclidean constructions.
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 224 and MATH 205 , “C” or better.
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MATH 276 - Calculus III 4 s.h.
MATH 276 constitutes the last third of the standard 12-credit calculus sequence, MATH 223 -MATH 224 -276. Topics include functions of two or more variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 224 “C” or better.
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MATH 277 - Ordinary Differential Equations 3 s.h.
The course offers an overview of qualitative, quantitative, and numerical techniques for solving ordinary differential equations, with an emphasis on mathematical modeling. Topics include separation of variables, slope fields, the phase line and equilibrium solutions, bifurcations, linear systems and phase plane analysis, the harmonic oscillator—forcing and resonance, Laplace transforms. Offered Fall and Spring.
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 224 “C” or better.
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MATH 295 - Teaching Assistantship in Mathematics 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Teaching assistants in mathematics will assist mathematics faculty with correcting homework assignments, supervise the Mathematical Sciences laboratory, and provide tutorial help to students enrolled in 100-level mathematics courses.
Prerequisite(s): SoS, 9 s.h. in Math, Math GPA of at least 2.5, and permission of instructor.
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MATH 299 - Independent Study in Mathematics 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Individual studies or research activities carried out under the direction of appropriate departmental faculty.
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Prerequisite(s): SoS and permission of department.
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MATH 301 - Introduction to the History of Mathematics 3 s.h.
Studies the development of mathematics as a part of our intellectual and cultural heritage. Emphasizes the more fundamental aspects of mathematics. A-E only Offered fall and spring.
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 205 MATH 224 ”C” or better.
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