2018 Summer Session Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Summer Session I - 2018 (May 21 - June 21, 2018)
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Courses marked with an asterisks (*) will be taught. All other courses will be taught only if they have sufficient enrollment (see Course Cancellation Policy ). Students may enroll for a maximum of 7 credit hours during each term. Class periods, including a ten-minute break, are scheduled for two hours. Classes meet Monday through Friday. Laboratory periods are scheduled below.
Applied Mathematics
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MA 106* - Introduction to Probability and Statistics II
Instructor: COL Gregory N. Hartman
Location: Mallory Hall 412
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of MA 105. Topics include random variables, the binomial and normal distributions, correlation, regression, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Computer/calculator applications will be chosen to enhance understanding of the topics. Prerequisite(s): MA 105 -
MA 123* - Calculus With Analytic Geometry I
Instructor: COL Gregory N. Hartman
Location: Mallory Hall 412
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Plane analytic geometry with single variable differential calculus. Limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, derivatives of transcendental functions and basic integration formulas. Prerequisite(s): MA 114 with a minimum grade of C, or by placement test. -
MA 124* - Calculus With Analytic Geometry II
Instructor: MAJ Karen M. Bliss
Location: Mallory Hall 413
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of MA 123. Integration and its applications, methods of integration, L’Hopital’s Rule, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series. Prerequisite(s): MA 123 with a minimum grade of C. -
MA 311* - Elementary Differential Equations
Instructor: MAJ Karen M. Bliss
Location: Mallory Hall 413
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Ordinary differential equations; applications; Laplace transforms; selected topics from partial differential equations. Prerequisite(s): MA 124
Biology
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BI 102* - General Biology II
Instructor: Dr. Eileen Hinks
Location: Maury-Brooke Hall 314
Date/Time: Lecture: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Lab: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 2:40 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture material will derive from the concepts presented in the text. BI 102 will focus upon evolutionary principles including selection, speciation, phylogeny, and homology; ecological principles including population and community dynamics, niche theory, competition, trophic levels and symbiosis; and the structure and functioning of specific organ systems. Laboratory topics will complement lecture material as well as include use of the scientific method activities as a means of reinforcing lecture material and preparing for an original research project to be conducted at the end of the semester. -
BI 218X - Biology of Gender
Instructor: Dr. Eileen Hinks
Location: Maury-Brooke Hall 314
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide a general overview of human reproductive biology and how male and female health can be affected by social, cultural, and environmental factors. Topics include, but are not restricted to, anatomy and development, reproductive health including hormonal changes throughout life, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and infertility (including assisted reproductive technologies). Students will study the cultural differences in men’s and women’s health in the U.S. and other developed countries as well as developing countries. Note: Civilizations & Cultures Course.
Business
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BU 210* - Financial Accounting
Instructor: Mr. Joseph R. Gearhart
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 310
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Basic principles and concepts of accounting, recording and reporting transactions, and preparation and interpretation of periodic statements. Emphasis is on the rationale underlying accounting operations.
Chemistry
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CH 117 - Laboratory for CH 137
Instructor: Dr. Dale R. Raymond
Location: Maury-Brooke Hall 316
Date/Time: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 2:40 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.
Credit Hours: 1
Experiments designed to demonstrate the basic principles of chemistry with respect to observations, measurements, and calculations. Corequisite(s): CH 137 -
CH 137 - Introductory College Chemistry I
Instructor: COL Daniel Y. Pharr
Location: Maury-Brooke Hall 203
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry and their applications, designed for science, math, and engineering majors. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, gases, thermochemistry, stoichiometry, physical and chemical properties. Corequisite(s): CH 117 or CH 125
Civil Engineering
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CE 203* - Statics
Instructor: MAJ Andrei Ramniceanu
Location: Nichols Engineering Hall 434
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Vector and scalar methods in the composition and resolution of forces; moments of forces; equilibrium in two or three dimensions; simple structures including trusses and frames; shear and moment in beams; distributed loads; friction; centroids and centers of gravity. Note: CE Majors Only Prerequisite(s): MA 123 with a minimum grade of C. -
CE 302 - Dynamics
Instructor: COL Charles D. Newhouse
Location: Nichols Engineering Hall 441
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Vector and scalar methods in kinematics, including absolute and relative motion of particles and rigid bodies; kinetics, with solutions of rigid bodies by the methods of force, mass and acceleration, work and energy, and impulse and momentum. Analysis of single degree of freedom systems. Prerequisite(s): CE-203 or ME-201 Corequisite(s):
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CE 423 - Structural Steel Design
Instructor: MAJ Matthew K. Swenty
Location: Nichols Engineering 441
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Structural steel design: beams, columns, trusses, frames, and connections using design codes and specifications. Prerequisite(s): CE-301 with a minimum grade of C.
Economics
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EC 201* - Principles of Microeconomics
Instructor: COL Tinni Sen
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 316
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Microeconomics is the study of human behavior. It is the crucial analysis of how individuals, households and firms make decisions about what to do, where to go, what to buy, what to sell, and what to pay. You will learn how markets shape the world around us: in particular, what a market is, what a market’s limitations are. This is a course unlike most courses you have had before. This course will teach you a way to think about your surroundings. -
EC 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Instructor: Mrs. Victoria F. Hodges
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 316
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3
An analytical study of the determination of output, employment, interest rates, and inflation in national and global economies. The tools developed in this course are critically applied to the understanding of national economic policy issues. -
EC 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics
Instructor: COL Samuel K. Allen
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 321
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of the determination of price and output in commodity and factor markets under varying market conditions, the role of prices in the allocation of resources and distribution of income, and the nature of partial and general equilibrium. This is a calculus-based course. Prerequisite(s): EC 201, EC 202, MA 125, MA 126 or EC 201, EC 202, MA 123, MA 124 all with a minimum grade of C. -
EC 303* - Statistics
Instructor: MAJ Dekuwmini Mornah
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 321
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the basic ideas of descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, and statistical inference. Emphasis is placed on the application of statistical theory to economic and business issues. Prerequisite(s): MA 125 & MA 126 with a minimum grade of C or MA 123 & MA 124 with a minimum grade of C. -
EC 450 - International Entrepreneurship
Instructor: MAJ Dekuwmini Mornah
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 321
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
The process of exploring opportunities and launching a venture, or working for an early-stage company is exciting and also overwhelming. Exploring, launching and operating that same business on an international level brings with it an even added level of complexity, exhilaration and, at times, frustration. This course is designed to introduce the student to relevant tools and concepts used in exploring, evaluating and helping decide which international business ideas are worth pursuing and in what markets. The student will apply the tools learnt and knowledge gained to assess markets in select sub-Saharan African countries and determine which opportunities exist in what sectors for potential U.S. company investments. The student will also be able to advice on the best mode of entry into the foreign market and justify that decision adequately. Prerequisite(s): EC 201
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
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ERH 102* - Writing & Rhetoric II
Instructor: Ms. Mattie Smith
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 216
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
This course reinforces students’ understanding of the writing process, enhances their ability to develop a defensible argumentative thesis, and develops their ability to use research to inform and advance an argument. Note: Minimum grade of C required. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN 102 or WR 102. Prerequisite(s): ERH 101 with a minimum grade of C. -
ERH 103-01 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Instructor: Dr. William D. Kimsey
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 218
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. (14 Total Class Meetings)
Credit Hours: 1
Emphasizing organization and delivery, this course introduces basic rhetorical theory and teaches cadets to consider audience, purpose, context, and occasion as both speakers and listeners. While there are no prerequisites, cadets are encouraged to complete ERH 102 with a minimum grade of C prior to taking ERH 103. Note: Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken SE 300. -
ERH 103-02 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Instructor: Dr. William D. Kimsey
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 218
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 10:45 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. (14 Total Class Meetings)
Credit Hours: 1
Emphasizing organization and delivery, this course introduces basic rhetorical theory and teaches cadets to consider audience, purpose, context, and occasion as both speakers and listeners. While there are no prerequisites, cadets are encouraged to complete ERH 102 with a minimum grade of C prior to taking ERH 103. Note: Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken SE 300. -
ERH 303WX - Cultural Rhetorics-Appalachia
Instructor: MAJ Joshua G. Iddings
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 219
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to examine the cultural rhetorics of the Appalachian region of the United States. Through careful and critical examination of key texts, films, and music from and about the Appalachian region, students will gain an understanding of the ways the region is shaped rhetorically from both the outside and within the actual region itself. Note: Writing Intensive/Civilizations & Cultures Course. Prerequisite(s): ERH/EN/WR 102 with a minimum grade of C.
History
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HI 103* - World History I
Instructor: Dr. Kelly A. Minor
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 510
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the world’s major civilizations prior to 1500, concentrating on their primary values and institutions, and their cultural contacts. Particular attention devoted to the Middle East, China, India, the Mediterranean world, and Western Europe.
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HI 205 - History of the United States I
Instructor: Dr. Kelly A. Minor
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 510
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
A general survey of American History beginning with the Colonial Period and ending with 1877. The approach is broad with attention being given to political, diplomatic, constitutional, intellectual, social, and economic trends. Required of history majors and minors.
Physical Education
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PE 327 - Passive Stretching & Yoga
Instructor: COL Holly J. Richardson
Location: Cormack Hall 234
Date/Time: Monday-Thursday 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Credit Hours: 0.5
This course is an introduction to passive stretching techniques. Concepts taught in PE 300 Principles of Conditioning will be reviewed and implemented throughout the semester. Content will combine theory and movement. Class periods will be broken up into mini lectures followed by activity. Both western and eastern approaches will be covered. -
PE 405 - Dietary Supplements
Instructor: COL Michael S. Krackow
Location: Cormack Hall 132
Date/Time: Monday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 0.5
Provides information on the benefits and detriments of common physical performance stimulants. -
PE 471 - Mind/Body Wellness & Integrative Medicine
Instructor: COL Holly Richardson
Location: Cormack Hall 234
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to integrative medicine using traditional concepts from the field of wellness. What once was thought of as alternative and complimentary is now becoming standard in many centers for integrative medicine. The course will present new scientific evidence and evidence based approaches (treatment) in the field of health, wellness and medicine. Existing programs with best practices in behavior change, mindfulness, stress management/relaxation and movement will be emphasized. Note: PE 471 does not fulfill PE requirements.
Psychology
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PS 302 - Social Psychology
Instructor: COL James T. Gire
Location: Carroll Hall 410
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Behavior and experiences of the individual in society, group dynamics and social institutions, human relations, morale and leadership. Prerequisite(s): PS 201 -
PS 307 - Developmental Psychology
Instructor: MAJ Sara S. Whipple
Location: Carroll Hall 410
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of human growth and development, this course presents a life span approach to the important, modern forces which have the greatest impact on the life changes of the individual. Opportunities to apply textbook theories and principles will be provided throughout the semester. Prerequisite(s): PS 201 with a minimum grade of C.
Physics
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AT 170 - The Universe
Instructor: COL Gregory A. Topasna
Location: Mallory Hall 119
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
A one semester introductory general astronomy course for non-science majors. Topics covered include observations of the night sky, the solar system and its contents, the sun and the nature of stars, stellar evolution, galaxies and cosmology. -
PY 155* - Laboratory for PY 160
Instructor: COL Daniela M. Topasna
Location: Mallory Hall 220
Date/Time: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 2:40 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.
Credit Hours: 1
A laboratory course to investigate the concepts covered in PY 160. Computer generated graphs, spreadsheets, and regression analysis are required for most experiments. Note: Enrollment limited to 20 students. Corequisite(s): PY 160 or PY 120 -
PY 160* - General Physics I
Instructor: COL Daniela M. Topasna
Location: Mallory Hall 119
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3
This calculus based course constitutes a general course in physics covering the topics of mechanics, heat, sound, light, and electricity and magnetism, and optics. Note: Enrollment limited to 20 students. Prerequisite(s): MA 123 Corequisite(s): PY 155
Spanish
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SP 101 - Elementary Spanish
Instructor: Dr. Ana C. Pinto-Bailey
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 301
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish. Primary emphasis on the acquisition of the basic language skills (comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing) within the context of structural principles. Secondary emphasis on the culture where Spanish is spoken. Intended for beginners with no previous experience in the language.
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