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China Studies Program |
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CFOR 1C1 - Chinese II
Credit Hours: 3
Chinese II focuses on acquiring low-intermediate fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese so that a student can handle situations such as travel planning, illness, making appointments, etc. This course will include how Chinese as a language differs from European languages (including English), Chinese dialects, etc. Chinese II students must translate a Chinese pop song.
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CHIS 3C0 - Chinese History
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the history of China from its earliest beginnings to the present. Students become familiar with the major dynasties of China, their character and contributions, and their major figures.
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CHUM 4C1 - Dimensions of East Asian Culture
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces students to visual, physical, medical and culinary arts. The majority of the course involves “hands-on” practice. Lectures will be presented about the history & symbolism of Chinese art, explanations and guidelines about Chinese cooking & cuisines, and unifying Chinese philosophy that underlies dimensions of Chinese culture.
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CINT 4C0 - Intercultural Communication
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers issues intended to help students understand and adjust to Chinese culture. The focus will be on how students demonstrate their beliefs in their daily lives within the context of China. Topics include culture and basic values, culture shock, introductory linguistics, contextualization, and factors involved in successful cross-cultural interaction.
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CPHI 4C0 - Eastern Philosophy and Religions
Credit Hours: 3
The course focuses on the teachings, history, and development of Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and folk religion. It also introduces concepts embedded in Chinese culture such as Yin & Yang, “the Five Phases,” etc.
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CPOL 4C0 - Contemporary Society: Public Policy and Economic Development
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines two key and inter-related aspects of modern China: government policy and economic reforms. Policy covers the structure of the Chinese government, social rights and the legal system, as well as issues such as ethnic minorities, family planning, and education. Economic Development covers the government policies from 1949 to the present, from the commune system to the current market-oriented reforms.
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India Studies Program |
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CART 4I0 - Indian Design: Traditional Costumes and Textiles
Credit Hours: 3
A course designed to help students explore the relationship of cultural traditions, customs, and everyday life as expressed in design, clothing and other forms of decoration and adornment. Student will learn firsthand about production of articles of clothing and explore India’s fashion and textile industry.
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CART 4I1 - Indian Arts & Paintings
Credit Hours: 3
Students will have the opportunity to enhance basic drawing and painting skills while examining Indian schools of art, color and technique. The course will emphasize human form drawing, floral design, and birds and animals in their natural environment.
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CBIB 4I0 - India Religious Landscape
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction and comparative study of the major religious traditions and influences in Indian society and culture. Students will examine the challenges and opportunities for expressing a Christian world and life view in a religiously diverse culture.
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CBUS 4I0 - Current Perspective of Business In India
Credit Hours: 3
An international business course focusing on marketing and management practices in India and its relationship to the global economy. The evolution of retailing in the Indian market and the role of entrepreneurship in economic development and the global economy will be examined. Similarities and differences in Indian business practices compared with Western/US practices will be analyzed.
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CENG 4I0 - Indian Literature
Credit Hours: 3
A survey course examining five major streams of Indian literature. Students will read and examine works of poetry, prose, a variety of short stories, and longer works of fiction.
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CFAM 4I0 - Culinary Dimensions of Culture: Indian Cuisine, Traditions and Festivals
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the expression of cultural, religious and social values expressed through diet, food preparation, and related customs and traditions. The course will explore dietary beliefs and practices common across India and influences that have shaped Indian cooking.
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CSOC 4I0 - Contemporary India: Culture, Society, Challenges
Credit Hours: 4
This course presents an overview of India’s history, development and emergence as a global partner; examining people cultures and social fabric. Designed to provide an integrating context and foundation for the entire semester.
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CSOC 4I1 - Indian Society & Social Work Intervention
Credit Hours: 3
The course will explore the key dimensions of Indian society and related social problems and challenges (past and present). Throughout the course students will interact with local social work students and participate in a variety of field and research projects.
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CXXX 4I? - Field Experience & Internship
Credit Hours: 3
Students may complete an individually designed 90-hour supervised field based internship or practicum. The learning contract will include learning outcomes, specific on site responsibilities and supervisor feedback.
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Uganda Studies Program |
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CBIB 4U0 - Faith and Action in the Ugandan Context
Credit Hours: 4
This course combines a traditional classroom component with experiential learning. It explores how exposure to Ugandan Christianity challenges our own faith. Interspersed throughout is a survey of contemporary political, social, economic and religious issues confronting African peoples and countries.
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CBIB 4U1 - Cross Cultural Immersion/Missions Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
Issues and questions explored through readings and experience will include: defining missions, biblical foundations of missions, theology of missions, missions in Uganda, the role of the church, and contextual missions today. The course will ground students in basic aspects of missions’ theory and practice and expose them to related issues and questions.
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CBIB 4U2 - African Traditional Religions, Christianity and Islam in Contemporary Uganda
Credit Hours: 3
Religion dominates the social, political and economic lives of Africans. Three religions have had a strong influence in Uganda; ATR, Christianity and Islam. This course, will survey religions in Uganda, emphasizing ATR and Islam. The study of ATR will be phenomenological in its view, looking at the scheme of ideas that help us appreciate the nature of African religions. The study of Islam will emphasize a basic understanding and appreciation of the life of Prophet Muhammad, its formative influence on Islam as a religion, and its attendant cultural influence in Uganda. In this course, we will also examine the influence of Christianity in Uganda. A very important aspect of our study will be the historical interaction between the three religions-ATR, Islam and Christianity.
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CBIB 4U3 - Uganda Studies Emphasis Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
Students will have opportunities to practice and integrate theory and practice in a cross-cultural setting as they complete a minimum of 150 hours of practice at an approved service location in Uganda. Each student will be on-site 2 days per week under the supervision of their field instructor and the Uganda Studies Program (USP) staff supervisor. In addition students will participate in a Seminar class one hour per week for reflection, with feedback from staff and peers.
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CENG 4U0 - African Literature
Credit Hours: 3
The course offers a survey of the literature of sub-Saharan Africa. Students will be introduced to the distinctive features of East, West, and Southern Africa as well as to the genres of oral literature, fiction, poetry, and drama. Works will be examined on their own merit in regard to theme and style, insights into African society, and the concepts of negritude and black aesthetics.
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CHIS 4U0 - East African History From 1800 to Independence
Credit Hours: 3
This course will familiarize students with the history of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda from 1800 to independence. From the pre-colonial era, the course will focus on colonialism and its effects on East African culture and indigenous social institutions. The course provides a review of East African reaction to colonial policies and a survey of cultural and social changes experienced in East Africa during the colonial period up to the time of decolonialisation.
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CSOW 4U0 - Social Work Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
Same as Uganda Studies Practicum.
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CXXX 4UX - Additional elective courses are scheduled, but not guaranteed
Credit Hours: 3
Discipline selection and courses are subject to availability. Check with the Registrar’s Office.
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Latin American Studies Program |
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CBIO 4L0 - Environmental Science Seminar
Credit Hours: 4
Students explore the natural sciences in a tropical setting and study their influence on the process of sustainability. Students will participate in research projects, examine sustainable development and management of Costa Rica’s protected natural areas, investigate the ecology of tropical biomes, including highland cloud forest, mangrove forest, coral reefs, lowland rain forests and dry forests.
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CBIO 4L1 - Field Research
Credit Hours: 2
Research coincides with the participants’ interest and focus in the Seminar.
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CBUS 4L0 - Business Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Within the historical, political, social, religious and economic context and realities of Latin America, the course addresses the role of the Christian business person. In this role students examine how to make effective and ethical business decisions as they relate to issues of social justice.
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CFOR 2L0/3L0 - Spanish Language Study
Credit Hours: 6
Students attend the Spanish Language Institute for an intensive period of four weeks, Monday through Friday, four hours per day. The language is taught as a second language. The course materials are utilized within a native language immersion context, and practiced through exercises in the classroom via workbook assignments, and after class assignments in the city of San José. Pre and post tests will be given to ensure proper placement.
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CFOR 4L0 - Perspective on Latin American History and Contemporary Issues
Credit Hours: 3
This seminar introduces social, historical, political, economic, and religious currents that constitute Latin American society. Students are introduced to historical development of Latin America; a variety of analytical perspectives; the character, past and present, of U.S. policy, as well as the economic reality in the region.
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CFOR 4L0 - Practicum/Internship/Case Study
Credit Hours: 3
The internship/practicum/case study is integrated with the non-core course associated with each concentration.
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CFOR 4L1 - Travel Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
Travel opportunities are available (some required) through other Central American nations to discover the rich diversity of cultures and peoples in the region. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
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CFOR 4L2 - Language and Literature Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Students will examine how Latin Americans view their neighbors to the north and around the world through conversations, conferences and related literature. Latin American society and culture will be studied through its literature, interaction with prominent literary figures, and through local theatrical and film productions. The seminar is taught exclusively in Spanish, including written assignments.
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CINT 4L0 - Responses to Third World Reality Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Students are challenged in a seminar that includes diverse perspectives, broad readings and hands-on experience in a practicum setting. Participants will re-examine their worldviews and articulate faith-informed positions on several issues concerning relationships of North Americans serving in Latin America.
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Oxford Scholars’ Semester |
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CENG 4O1 - Tutorials
Credit Hours: 9
The tutorial is the heart of undergraduate teaching at Oxford. It is an hour long conversation between a tutor who is engaged in research and one student who has spent the week reading and writing an essay in answer to an assigned, searching question. The tutorial gives students the chance to read in depth, to formulate their views on a subject, and to consider those views in the light of the detailed, analytical conversation in the tutorial. Students may choose tutorials within the disciplines of classics, English language and literature, history, philosophy, and theology.
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CENG 4O2 - Integrative Seminar
Credit Hours: 4
Students must attend two University of Oxford lecture courses (normally eight weeks). These are in addition to lecture courses attended in conjunction with tutorials. Students should choose a methodological lecture in preference to a purely empirical one, depending on availability.
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CENG 4O3 - British Landscape
Credit Hours: 4
Students study how the British landscape was formed and reformed by societies which successively conquered and settled in it, looking at the dialectic relationship between culture (the economic, social, intellectual, religious, and artistic aspects of each group) and landscape (the natural landscape and the human imprint on that landscape.
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Oxford Summer Program |
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CENG 4O4 - The Christian Tradition in the British Isles
Credit Hours: 3
The course explores key moments in the development of Christianity in the British Isles, from the Celtic peoples of Britain under the Roman Empire, to the Anglo-Saxons, the medieval Church, and the emergence of a variety of traditions in the reformation and beyond.
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CENG 4O5 - Topical Seminars and Tutorials
Credit Hours: 3
Students participate in two different seminars which take place during the first two weeks of the program and in a set number of individual tutorials during the second two weeks of the program.
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Chemistry and Biochemistry |
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CHEM 101 - Consumer Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: on demand
A study of chemistry’s influence on consumers, the environment, and society with emphasis on grasping the beauty and order of the Creator’s handiwork and on equipping citizens for more informed decisions. May be used to satisfy Science University Requirements. Not for majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
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CHEM 111 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to measurement and observation. Activities coordinate with topics discussed in CHEM 113 . Emphasis given to quantitative measurements and interpretation of data. Prerequisite: CHEM 113 or concurrent enrollment. Not for majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee.
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CHEM 112 - Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Spring
Continuation of CHEM 111 . Activities coordinate with topics discussed in CHEM 114 . Study of calorimetry; chemistry of organic compounds and functional groups. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 ; CHEM 114 or concurrent enrollment. Not for majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee.
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CHEM 113 - Introductory Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
Fundamental concepts of atomic structure; chemical reactions of acids, bases, and salts; behavior of solids, liquids, and gases; and solutions are presented to students of nursing and agriculture. Can be credited without CHEM 111 . Prerequisite: ACT math score of 21 or above, or SAT math score of 550 or above, or credit for MATH 120 or above. Not for majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
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CHEM 114 - Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Continuation of CHEM 113 . Study of organic compounds of carbon: hydrocarbons and those functional groups of importance to living systems. Biochemistry of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Can be credited without CHEM 112 . Prerequisite: CHEM 113 . Not for majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
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CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Fall
Standard laboratory equipment is used to collect and interpret data. Experiments include determination of molecular formula, solution concentration and chemical reactivity. Prerequisite: CHEM 133 or concurrent enrollment. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee.
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CHEM 132 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Spring
Continues to explore practical application of chemistry. Spectrophotometers and pH meters are used to study chemical equilibrium. Qualitative analysis is also introduced. Prerequisite: CHEM 134 or concurrent enrollment. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee.
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CHEM 133 - General Chemistry I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
Fundamental principles of chemistry including the structure of matter, stoichiometry, periodicity, bonding, and reactivity. Prerequisite: CHEM 131 or concurrent enrollment; and MATH 109 with minimum grade of “C”, or MATH 124 , or MATH 185 , or mathematics placement testing into MATH 124 or MATH 185 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
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CHEM 134 - General Chemistry II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Continues with basic chemical concepts including thermodynamics, equilibrium, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in CHEM 133 (or credit by exam) and CHEM 132 or concurrent enrollment. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
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CHEM 203 - General Science for Elementary Teachers
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 4
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Presents the fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, meteorology, and biology on a practical basis for elementary teachers. The course includes experiments and demonstrations that are pertinent to the teaching of science at the elementary level. For education majors only. Course fee.
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CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Fall, most Summers
Emphasizes separation and synthesis: techniques of recrystallization, distillation, solvent extraction, organic preparation, separation of mixtures by gas vapor chromatography, and polarimetry. Prerequisite: CHEM 223 or concurrent enrollment. Course fee.
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CHEM 223 - Organic Chemistry I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, most Summers
Presents the structure, nomenclature, and properties of alkanes, alkyl halides, organometallic compounds, alcohols, ethers, alkenes, and alkynes. Includes chemical bonding, resonance, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in CHEM 134 and CHEM 221 or concurrent enrollment.
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CHEM 243 - Elementary Biochemistry and Nutrition
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
A more extensive coverage of the chemistry and metabolic pathways of biologically important molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids) with emphasis on nutrition. Prerequisite: CHEM 114 . Not for majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
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CHEM 308 - Global Healthcare
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Summer, even years
A study of healthcare delivery systems, quality of healthcare, and the impact of socioeconomic factors and culture on the delivery of healthcare through readings, discussion and interviews. Field experience will be gained through service-learning activities and observation within a medical community. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Corequisite: Participation in required shadowing, observation, and service components. Same as BIOL 308 , COMP 308 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
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CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Spring, most Summers
Follows with synthesis and analysis: organic synthesis and the systematic identification of unknown organic compounds by using the classical scheme of organic qualitative analysis and infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectral analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 324 or concurrent enrollment. Course fee.
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CHEM 324 - Organic Chemistry II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring, most Summers
Continues with the structure, nomenclature, and properties of benzene, substituted benzenes, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, derivatives of carboxylic acids, amines. Includes spectroscopy and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in CHEM 223 .
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CHEM 333 - Physical Chemistry I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4
Terms Offered: Fall, even years
Thermodynamics and its application to systems at equilibrium, including chemical and phase equilibrium, solutions and colligative properties, ideal and real gases, and others. Prerequisite: CHEM 223 or concurrent enrollment; MATH 186; PHYS 112 or 122. Course fee.
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CHEM 334 - Physical Chemistry II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4
Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Kinetic-molecular theory, transport processes such as diffusion and viscosity, rates of reactions (chemical kinetics), quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 333 or consent of instructor. Course fee.
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CHEM 341 - Environmental Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: on demand
The chemical materials, reactions, and processes associated with air, water, and soil pollution, including effects on human, animal, and plant health. Topics include stratospheric ozone, global warming, acid rain, smog, indoor air pollutants, organic and inorganic water and soil contaminants, soil and water pH, effects of energy production, and others. Prerequisite: CHEM 322, 324.
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CHEM 355 - Analytical Chemistry I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4
Terms Offered: Fall
Emphasizes the basic theoretical principles, calculations and methods of electrochemical and volumetric analyses and various analytical separation methods. Laboratory involves neutralization and oxidation-reduction titrations, potentiometry, electrogravimetry, cyclic voltammetry and use of gas, column, thin layer, and high performance liquid chromatography to analyze chemical samples. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: CHEM 322, 324. Course fee.
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CHEM 356 - Analytical Chemistry II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4
Terms Offered: Spring
Integrated lecture/laboratory course emphasizing qualitative and quantitative analyses based on light, including UV-visible absorption, atomic absorption, fluorescence and phosphorescence, and plasma emission methods and the use of mass spectrometry, multi-nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy in the elucidation of structures for chemical compounds. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: CHEM 322, 324. Course fee.
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CHEM 375 - Molecular Modeling and Computational Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
An introduction to molecular modeling of organic, inorganic, and biologically important molecules using desktop computers. Includes building and animating 3-D models, energy minimization, molecular dynamics, docking and overlaying, analysis of symmetry and bonding in molecules and crystals, and prediction of reactivity. Prerequisite: CHEM 324 .
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CHEM 393 - Introduction to Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 9
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Students carry out an experimental investigation related to the research interest of a faculty member for 1-3 credit hours. A paper incorporating results of the research work, written in the format of published journal articles, is required for completion of the course. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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CHEM 401 - Secondary Science Teaching Methods
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of teaching strategies and curriculum development for the secondary sciences. Presents the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, College and Career Readiness Standards, and classroom management and discipline for the science laboratory environment. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 412 and EDUC 432 . Should be taken before student teaching. Prerequisite: 16 hours of science from appropriate secondary science teaching degree plan. Same as BIOL 401 , PHYS 401 .
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CHEM 413 - Physical Chemistry/Life Sciences
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Introduces the fundamentals of physical chemistry applied to biological systems. Includes thermodynamics, bioenergetics, chemical equilibria, kinetics, enzyme catalysis and inhibition of living systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 324 ; MATH 124 or higher.
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CHEM 423 - Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Use of the chemical literature, both paper and electronic, as well as student presentations of one or more seminars to improve technical communication skills. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. For majors only. A capstone and writing-intensive course.
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CHEM 441 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Techniques and methods for synthesizing and characterizing inorganic compounds. Also introduces crystal structure and crystal growth. Prerequisite: CHEM 443 or concurrent enrollment. Course fee.
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CHEM 443 - Inorganic Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring, even years
Covers the chemistry of all elements with special attention given to transition metals. Molecular structure and bonding are described in detail. May be credited without CHEM 441 with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: CHEM 324 ; MATH 124 or higher.
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CHEM 453 - Biochemistry I: Foundations of Biochemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
Discusses the chemistry, structural aspects, and properties of amino acids, peptides, proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in CHEM 324 . Same as BIOL 472 .
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CHEM 454 - Biochemistry II: Gene Expression
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Presents biochemistry of signal transduction and prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in CHEM 453 .
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CHEM 456 - Biochemistry III: Metabolism
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 2
Terms Offered: Spring
Presents the biochemistry of metabolic pathways with an emphasis on integration and regulation. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in CHEM 453 or BIOL 472 .
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CHEM 463 - Biochemistry Laboratory I
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Fall
Practical experience and theoretical background in general biochemistry laboratory techniques and techniques for the analysis of protein structure and function. Prerequisite: CHEM 453 or concurrent enrollment. Course fee.
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CHEM 464 - Biochemistry Laboratory II
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Spring
Practical experience and theoretical background in general biochemistry laboratory techniques, enzyme purification and analysis and in recombinant DNA analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 453 and CHEM 463 .
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CHEM 483 - Polymer Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: on demand
Presents fundamental chemical study of the structure and properties of the general classes of high polymers, including synthesis and mechanism of formation. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
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CHIS 4S0 - Indigenous History, Cultures and Identity
Credit Hours: 3
The course will look at the concept of Country, spiritual belief systems, kinship and family relationships, totemic systems, foods and medicines, education systems, and spiritual beliefs including the Creation stories. Students will identify and challenge assumptions that underlie the beliefs, ideas, values and actions that are taken for granted by themselves (as learners).
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CINT 4S0 - View From Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics
Credit Hours: 3
The emphasis of this course is on historical and current local and world issues which affect Australia. Students should develop a basic understanding of the Australian culture and worldview. They will critique their own cultural value structures through Biblical reflection and begin to distinguish these cultural virtues from Christian truth relating to several themes presented in the course.
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CTHE 4S0 - Faith and the Contemporary Artist I
Credit Hours: 4
Terms Offered: Spring
Course content invites investigation of the breadth of human experience through the lens of cultural studies. It explores the contribution of the arts to contemporary culture and enables students to reach for an integration of their faith and their art form in the context of cultural communication.
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CTHE 4S0 - Faith and the Contemporary Artist II
Credit Hours: 4
Terms Offered: Fall
Course content invites investigation of the breadth of human experience through the lens of cultural studies. It explores the contribution of the arts to contemporary culture and enables students to reach for an integration of their faith and their art form in the context of cultural communication.
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CXXX 4SX - Discipline courses in dance, drama, music, drawing/graphic design, theology/ministry
Credit Hours: 7
Discipline selection and courses are subject to availability. Check with the Registrar’s Office. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
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CJMC 4F0 - Faith and Artistic Development in Film
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides students with basic theological underpinnings for their lives as entertainment artists or consumers. Discussions, screenings and readings will seek to place the student’s work in the context of the Christian’s call to serve and spread the Gospel.
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CJMC 4F1 - Internship: Inside Hollywood
Credit Hours: 1
The internship is a nonpaying position primarily in an office setting such as development companies, agencies, producer’s offices, etc. Students work 20-24 hours a week throughout the length of the semester.
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CTHE 4F0 - Hollywood Production Workshop
Credit Hours: 4
Students make a motion picture using Hollywood locations, resources, and protocol. Students participate in a competitive vetting process of scripts, pitches, and meetings. Small group tutorials are offered for each student’s production position. Note: $250 lab fee required. May be applied toward the film production elective requirement of the ACU film minor.
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CTHE 4F2 - Professional Screenwriting
Credit Hours: 3
A course in contemporary screenwriting, including an understanding of dramatic structure, character and dialogue development, and the writing process. Students complete a full-length screenplay for a feature film. May be applied toward the writing for film elective requirement of the ACU film minor.
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CTHE 4F3 - Independent Study
Credit Hours: 3
Course may be set up by special request. Students must submit a portfolio and project proposal. Note: This option is not guaranteed and is limited to students with experience who may need to complete a senior project for graduation.
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CTHE 4F4 - Professional Acting for Camera
Credit Hours: 3
A workshop in the practice and process of acting for the camera designed for students who plan to pursue acting as a career. Instruction includes an overview of camera acting techniques and discussion of the art of acting.
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CTHE 4F5 - Narrative Storytelling
Credit Hours: 3
Concentrating on the art form of narrative storytelling, the course places special emphasis on the visual aspect of the discipline. Two tracks are offered. The Structural track covers topics ranging from the history of story in culture and film to the mechanics of story creation to the development of story-writing skills. Instruction in the Technical Story track focuses on advanced methods of cinematography and post-production and how those techniques can be used to improve visual storytelling. Students will make two short films that demonstrate their ability to utilize storytelling theory on screen. May be applied toward the writing for film elective requirement of the ACU film minor.
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CUNI 4F0 - Internship: Inside Hollywood
Credit Hours: 6
The internship is a nonpaying position primarily in an office setting such as development companies, agencies, producer’s offices, etc. Students work 20-24 hours a week throughout the length of the semester. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
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Contemporary Music Center |
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CMUS 4M0 - Faith, Music and Culture
Credit Hours: 3
This course will help students rethink what it means to be a Christian, a musician and a Christian musician. Six films are shown, each revealing an important but often neglected area of struggle within the life of an artist. Students are then challenged to re-examine their belief systems in God and themselves and reconcile their career ambitions with God’s purpose for their lives.
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CMUS 4M1 - Inside the Music Industry
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the music industry, focusing on the six more important contracts negotiated by artists and executives; artist management, recording label, publishing, concert rider, licensing, and copyright. Emphasis is given to career possibilities and the gifts and skills required to succeed in each of the major areas.
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CMUS 4M10 - Audio Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on concepts and common practices in professional audio. Instruction and practical experience will focus on sound reinforcement for concerts as well as recording studio techniques, since both disciplines employ the same concepts. The information learned in this course will be put into practice in both the Concert Production and Studio Production courses. (Possible Credits: Audio Fundamentals, Music Technology, Survey of Production, Audio Editing Techniques, Advanced Engineering, Survey of Recording Technology, Survey of Recording Industry, Mixing Techniques, Digital Audio Technology)
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CMUS 4M11 - Concert Production
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on sound reinforcement, stage lighting and design, stage management, and concert production management. The concepts and practices learned in this course will be used by the students to produce the weekly CMC Live show in support of the Artist Track student performances, as well as the week long tour of CCCU college campuses. The goal is for students to leave the CMC prepared for an entry level position in any area of concert production. (Possible Credits: Sound Reinforcement, Concert/Stage Lighting, Survey of Video Production, Production Management, Stage Management, Lab Credit, Tour Credit, Senior Project Credit, Practicum)
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CMUS 4M2 - Supervised Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
Each student will participate in a road trip practicum. Briefings, tours, meetings and internships will be arranged with leading record companies, artist management firms, booking agencies, recording studios, concert promoters, writers, producers and artists.
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CMUS 4M3 - Essentials of Song Writing
Credit Hours: 3
Students are required to write a minimum of ten original songs during the semester. The first eight songs have carefully defined parameters which, while allowing students to write within their favorite genre, force them to write outside of their comfort zone. Emphasis is placed on the song as the vehicle for creativity and public communication.
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CMUS 4M4 - Studio Recording
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces students to the concept of non-linear, non-destructive editing within the digital domain. Pro Tools TDM, 001 & Mbox are used by students to assemble and record a minimum of three finished master-quality recordings. All students will acquire enough experience to record, mix and master their own tracks for demo purposes.
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CMUS 4M5 - Performance
Credit Hours: 3
During the first three nights of the first full week, each student is required to perform two songs, solo. Pre-recorded tracks or other student players are allowed to assist those students who do not play an instrument. As each student defines their musical style and public persona, additional concert appearances are required.
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CMUS 4M6 - Strategic Management
Credit Hours: 3
Business Track students will assemble a successful artist roster and participate in the following activities on their artist’s behalf: scheduling, creating a business plan, analyzing and forecasting trends in popular music, advising and developing the artists with regard to their live show and recordings. (Possible Credit: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Communications and/or Media)
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CMUS 4M7 - Music Business Survey
Credit Hours: 3
Through lecture, text and visiting music industry experts, Business Track students will gain a broad understanding of key aspects of the music business including: Booking, Artist Management, Touring, Road Management, Production, Marketing and Promotion, Copyright and Legal Issues, Publishing and Licensing. This course will outline economic, creative and spiritual elements critical to a career in contemporary music and guide students in assessing their own strengths, weaknesses and interests. The focus for this course is hands-on application through work with contracts, live show production and career planning. (Possible Credit: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Communications and/or Media)
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CMUS 4M8 - Advanced Media Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Through classroom instruction and presentations by visiting industry experts, Business Track students will become familiar with traditional and progressive marketing strategies. Key areas including publicity, advertising, radio and video promotion, Internet marketing, and tour support will be addressed. Students will develop a comprehensive marketing plan for each Artist and will also create and implement the marketing plan for the CMC Tour. (Possible Credit: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Communications and/or Media)
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CMUS 4M9 - Advanced Studio Recording
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on professional audio recording and production. The concepts and practices learned in this course will be used by the students to engineer and mix three songs per student in the Artist Track. The goal is for students to leave the CMC prepared for an entry level position in any area of studio recording. (Possible Credits: Recording Techniques, Music Technology, Studio Production, Audio Post-Production, Advanced Pro Tools Techniques, MIDI Sequencing, Lab Credit, Senior Project Credit, Practicum)
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Communication |
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COMM 136 - Debate Workshop
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will study the current national debate questions and will prepare for intramural and intercollegiate debating. Requires three hours per week and may be repeated for six semester hours maximum credit.
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COMM 211 - Speech and Rhetoric
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Develops public speaking knowledge, skills, and attitudes through the interaction of rhetorical theory, practice, and analysis. Prerequisite: ENGL 111 , ENGL 112 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
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COMM 222 - Discussion, Dissent and Debate
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
A study of argument and refutation as applied to the debate situation. Emphasis is upon research, analysis, writing of argumentative briefs, and actual debating. Prerequisite: COMM 211 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 236 - General Communication Theory
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Introduces students to the essential features of current communication theories dealing with interpersonal, organizational, small group, public, intercultural, and gender, to establish a framework that will provide a context for each theory and show interrelationships among them.
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