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2019 Summer Session Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Summer Session I - 2019 (May 20 - June 20)

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.

Courses

Applied Mathematics

  • MA 102 - Math That Matters II

    Instructor: MAJ Lucas C. Castle
    Location: Mallory Hall 213
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    Credit Hours: 3

    In MA102, cadets will learn mathematical concepts of mathematical modeling and basic calculus, including rates of change and area calculation. In MA102, cadets will also work in pairs to create a poster that will be presented. Prerequisite(s): MA 101

  • MA 123* - Calculus With Analytic Geometry I

    Instructor: COL Dimplekumar N. Chalishajar
    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: COL Dimplekumar N. Chalishajar
    Location: Mallory Hall 412
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 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 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    Credit Hours: 3

    Ordinary differential equations; applications; Laplace transforms; selected topics from partial differential equations. Prerequisite(s): MA 124

Biology

  • 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, and 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

  • BU 210* - Financial Accounting

    Instructor: Mr. Joseph R. Gearhart
    Location: Nichols Engineering 419
    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.

Civil Engineering

  • CE 203* - Statics

    Instructor: COL Charles D. Newhouse
    Location: Nichols Engineering 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.

Computer Information Sciences

  • CIS 111 - Programming I

    Instructor: Dr. Youna Jung
    Location: Mallory Hall 310
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to fundamental data types and programming concepts using a modern algorithmic language. Emphasis is on programming style, documentation, and implementation of standard elementary algorithms and data structures. Corequisite(s): CIS 111L

  • CIS 111L - Laboratory for Programming I

    Instructor: Dr. Youna Jung
    Location: Mallory Hall 310
    Date/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 2:40 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.
    Credit Hours: 1

    This course provides hands-on practical experience for topics taught in the associated course,  CIS 111 - Programming I. Cadets will design and implement solutions to several problems and fundamental algorithms discussed in CIS 111 using the Java programming language. Corequisite(s): CIS 111 Corequisite(s): CIS 111

  • CIS 241 - Discrete Structures

    Instructor: Dr. Ramoni Lasisi
    Location: Mallory Hall 314
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to provide an introduction to discrete mathematics needed by computer science students. Topics covered include number properties, set theory, Boolean algebra, digital circuits, functions and relations, counting, probability, number theory, graph theory, cryptography, and theory of voting. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: MA 101 & MA 102 or MA 105 & MA 106 or MA 123 & MA 124

Economics

  • EC 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Instructor: COL Raymond J. MacDermott
    Location: Nichols Engineering 419
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.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 303* - Statistics

    Instructor: Mr. Zebulen A. Riley
    Location: Nichols Engineering 421
    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 and MA 126 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C

  • EC 330 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

    Instructor: COL Raymond J. MacDermott
    Location: Nichols Engineering 419
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Credit Hours: 3

    The study of aggregate economic activity that incorporates the interaction of the labor, money, and goods and services markets. Extended study of the theories of consumption and investment behavior. Special emphasis on implementation of monetary and fiscal policy as applied to problems of inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. This is a calculus based course. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 & EC 202 with a minimum grade of C and MA 123 & MA 124 or MA 125 & MA 126 or MA 123 & MA 125, with a minimum grade of C.

English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies

  • ERH 102* - Writing & Rhetoric II

    Instructor: Ms. Mattie Smith
    Location: Carroll Hall 304
    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: Carroll Hall 304
    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 201WX - Rhetorical Traditions I

    Instructor: MAJ Michelle B. Iten
    Location: Nichols Engineering 439
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    An introduction to the early history of rhetoric, from the ancient Greeks to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on defining rhetoric and the ways in which ethical, religious, political, economic, and cultural beliefs and values shape its traditions, terms, and realms of influence. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 230 or WR 230W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102, WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.  Note: Writing Intensive/Civilizations and Cultures Prerequisite(s): EN/WR/ERH 102 with a minimum grade of C

  • ERH 303WX - Cultural Rhetorics-Appalachia

    Instructor: MAJ Joshua G. Iddings
    Location: Nichols Engineering 439
    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

  • HI 103* - World History I

    Instructor: Dr. Kelly A. Minor
    Location: Nichols Engineering 420
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 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.
     

  • HI 205 - History of the United States I

    Instructor: Dr. Kelly A. Minor
    Location: Nichols Engineering 420
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 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.

Psychology

  • PS 201 - Introduction to Psychology

    Instructor: COL James T. Gire
    Location: Carroll Hall 410
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    Credit Hours: 3

    Principles of human and animal behavior including brain function, motivation, learning, thinking, perception, emotions, personality, attitudes, and aptitudes. This course is a suggested prerequisite for all other courses in psychology.

  • 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

Physics

  • PY 155* - Laboratory for PY 160

    Instructor: Dr. Durig E. Lewis
    Location: Mallory Hall 220
    Date/Time: Monday, Tuesday and 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 Stacia K. Vargas
    Location: Mallory Hall 214
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.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

  • SP 101 - Elementary Spanish

    Instructor: COL John E. Cerkey
    Location: Nichols Engineering 438
    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.

  • SP 201 - Intermediate Spanish

    Instructor: COL John W. Cerkey
    Location: Nichols Engineering 438
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    Credit Hours: 3

    A systematic review of grammar and the reading of texts of significant literary or historical value. Composition, aural, and oral work continued. Prerequisite(s): SP 102