2022 Summer Session Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Summer Session I - 2022 (May 23 - June 24)
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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 123* - Calculus With Analytic Geometry I
Instructor: COL John A. David
Location: Mallory Hall 413
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 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. The delivery platform used in this course for cadets placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas and Zoom. Note: Textbook: Standard VMI Apex Calculus 1 by Hartman et. al. http://www.apexcalculus.com/downloads Prerequisite(s): Passing grade in MA 114 or by placement test score of 21 or higher -
MA 124* - Calculus With Analytic Geometry II
Instructor: COL Dimplekumar N. Chalishajar
Location: Mallory Hall 412
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 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. The delivery platform in this course for cadets placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas and Zoom. Note: Textbook: APEX Calculus II by Hartman, Siemers, Chalishajar. Prerequisite(s): MA 123 with a minimum grade of C -
MA 311* - Elementary Differential Equations
Instructor: COL Dimplekumar N. Chalishajar
Location: Mallory Hall 412
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Ordinary differential equations; applications; Laplace transforms; selected topics from partial differential equations. The delivery platform in this course for cadets placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas and Zoom. Note: Textbook: Denis Zill, 10th Edition. Prerequisite(s): MA 124
Biology
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BI 102* - General Biology II
Instructor: Dr. Eileen Hinks
Location: Maury-Brooke 203 (lecture) & Maury-Brooke 314 (lab)
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 a.m. Lab Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2:40-5:40 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. The delivery platform used in this course to support students placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Zoom. Note: Textbook: Biology Unity & Diversity of Life (w/out access code) Starr, ISBN:9781337408332. Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life 15th Taggart, ISBN: 9781337670319 -
BI 218X - Biology of Gender
Instructor: Dr. Eileen Hinks
Location: Maury-Brooke 203
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide a general overview of human reproductive biology and how health can be affected by biological as well as social, cultural, and environmental factors. Topics include definitions of sex and gender and their distinctive differences, including gender identity and cultural expectations; the gender health gap; and basic concepts of reproductive anatomy, physiology, hormones, development, and selected conditions and diseases. Students will reflect on contemporary cultural issues such as gender identity and roles in society, male and female circumcision, menstruation, contraception, and body image. The delivery platform used in this course to support students placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Zoom. Note: Civilizations & Cultures Course
Business
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BU 210* - Financial Accounting
Instructor: Mr. Dan Evans
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 203
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30a.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. The delivery platform used in this course for cadets placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas and Zoom. Note: Textbook: Spiceland, J. D., Thomas, W., Herrman, D. (2019). Financial Accounting, 5th edition. New York: McGrawHill Education. Software: Excel -
BU 220 - Principles of Management
Instructor: COL Jennifer E. Gerow
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 205
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
The principles and processes of management in the private sector of the economy. Analysis of the managerial functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, emphasizing ethics and social responsibility. The delivery platform in the course for cadets placed in isolation/quarantine will be Canvas and Zoom. Note: Textbook: MGMT, 12th Edition, by Chuck Williams. Publisher: South-Western/Cengage Learning. ISBN = 9780357137727 -
BU 310 - Business Finance
Instructor: MAJ Timothy A. Murray
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 268
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3
The approach is from the viewpoint of management in making financial decisions for the firm. Business risk and valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and the decision-making process are the four areas emphasized. Textbook: Introduction to Business Finance: Techniques & Tools, Jeffrey S. Smith (PDF will be provided or free). Software: access to Microsoft Office and Financial Calculator (free standing or phone app). Prerequisite(s): BU 210 and EC 203 with a grade of C or better -
BU 330 - Management Information Systems
Instructor: COL Jennifer E. Gerow
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 205
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the field of management information systems, to include basic information systems’ concepts, the use of MIS in systematic problem solving, and managerial implications involved with hardware, software, telecommunications, and database management. Note: Textbook: Introduction to Information Systems: Supporting and Transforming Business, 9th Edition, by Rainer and Prince. Publisher: Wiley. ISBN = 978-1-119-76750-3. Prerequisite(s): BU 220
Civil Engineering
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CE 203* - Statics
Instructor: MAJ Craig T. Altmann
Location: Nichols Engineering 419
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 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. The delivery platform used in this course to support students placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas. Note: Open to CE majors only. Prerequisite(s): MA 123 with a minimum grade of C -
CE 208X - Introduction to Geographic Information and Systems (GIS)
Instructor: MAJ Rebekah Martin
Location: NEB 601
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) as pertinent to past and current practices along with future trends of the 21st Century. The usage of both GIS/GPS is growing exponentially and is applicable to all majors in civilian and military applications. Case histories and software exercises are used to introduce GIS/GPS and the global concepts therein. A variety of information types along with digital maps will be utilized to study historic aspects of American culture in conjunction with basic cultural patterns in other regions of the world. Digital GIS maps allow regional or global trends to be visualized, compared, measured, queried, and analyzed. CE 208X is open to all majors. Note: Civilizations and Cultures Course (X).
Computer Information Sciences
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CIS 101 - Introduction to Computer Science
Instructor: Dr. Abibat Lasisi
Location: Mallory Hall 310
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of the field of computer science and the scope of the Computer Science program. The course provides exposure and foundation to appreciate the relevance and interrelationships of future courses in the CS program. Topics include history of computer, number systems, computer architecture, operating systems, computer networks, security, algorithms, databases, programming languages, software development life cycle, applications, and ethics and professionalism in computer science. Note: Textbook: Computer Science – An Overview, 13th Edition by Brookshear and Brylow. -
CIS 111 - Programming I
Instructor: Dr. Sherif Abdelhamid
Location: Mallory Hall 310
Date/Time: Monday - Friday 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Covers basic programming constructs using a modern programming language. Topics include constants, identifiers, variables, data types, operators, expressions, selections, loops, methods, and single-dimensional arrays. Emphasis is on developing small to medium software products following the software development cycle, including requirement analysis, system analysis, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Must pass CIS 111 and CIS 111L concurrently. Note: Textbook: Y. Daniel Liang, Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Comprehensive Version, 12th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2019. ISBN13: 978-0-13-651996-6 and ISBN-10: 0-13-651996-2. Software: NetBeans or Eclipse. Corequisite(s): CIS-111L -
CIS 111L - Laboratory for Programming I
Instructor: Dr. Sherif Abdelhamid
Location: Mallory Hall 310
Date/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 2:40-5:40 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. Must pass CIS 111 and CIS 111L concurrently. Note: Textbook: Y. Daniel Liang, Introduction to Java Programming, Comprehensive Version, 12th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2019. ISBN13: 978-0-13-651996-6 and ISBN-10: 0-13-651996-2. Corequisite(s): CIS-111 -
CIS 201 - Computer Architecture and Organization
Instructor: LTC Youna Jung
Location: Mallory Hall 314
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30-2:30 p.m.
This course covers foundation on concepts and principles of computer architecture and their application to computer system design. Topics include number systems, logical and arithmetic operations, instructions set, memory hierarchy, pipelining, single and multiprocessor systems, parallel processing, and interfaces between hardware and software. The course also covers concepts and processes of computer organization. Note: Course is equated to CIS 272 and cannot be taken for additional credit. Textbook: Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface, 5th, David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy, Morgan Kaufmann, ISBN: 978-0-12-407726-3. No special software needed. -
CIS 312W - Software Engineering
Instructor: LTC Youna Jung
Location: Mallory Hall 314
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Covers software development models, processes and the life cycle of an enterprise software. Topics include requirement analysis, software system design, documentation, implementation, maintenance, verification and validation, project management, social and ethical issues faced by computing professionals. Note: Course is equated to CIS-351W and cannot be taken for additional credit. Writing Intensive (W). Textbook: Ian Sommerville, Software Engineering, 10th Edition, Pearson, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-394303-0 Prerequisite(s): CIS 211 with a minimum grade of C
Economics
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EC 202* - Principles of Macroeconomics
Instructor: Mr. Zebulen A. Riley
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 208
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 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. The delivery platform in this course for cadets placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas and Zoom. Note: Textbook:The Economy by the Core Team, available for free online. No additional materials required. -
EC 203* - Quantitative Tools for ECBU
Instructor: MAJ Timothy A. Murray
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 268
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
A study and application of the quantitative analytical tools and concepts used in solving economics and business problems. The course emphasizes the use of data and software to illustrate and quantify economic and business relationships in order to better choose and assess leadership decisions. Note: Textbook: None. Software: Canvas, Microsoft Excel, Graphing Calculator Encouraged. Prerequisite(s): MA 101 & MA 102 with a minimum grade of C -
EC 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics
Instructor: Mr. Zebulen A. Riley
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 208
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of consumer behavior, demand, producer behavior, supply, and exchange in markets leading to discussions on the role of market structure in pricing strategies as well as strategic decisions by firms about production, pricing, and investment. This course is calculus based. Prerequisite(s): EC 201, EC 202, EC 203, and MA 101 & MA 102 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or higher.
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
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ERH 102* - Writing & Rhetoric II
Instructor: Mrs. Mattie Quesenberry Smith
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 471
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 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. The delivery platform in this course to support cadets placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas, Zoom and Google Docs. Note: 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. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already successfully taken EN 102 or WR 102. The delivery platforms in this course that support cadets placed in isolation/quarantine include Canvas, Zoom and Google Docs. Textbook: J. Ramage, J. Bean, and J. Johnson, Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings, 11th edition, 2019, print. ISBN 13: 978-0-13-480785-0 or ISBN 10: 0-13-480785-5 A. Lunsford, The Everyday Writer, 6th edition, 2020, print. ISBN 978-1-319-10267-8. Software: needs for this class include Microsoft Word for file submissions to Canvas or another appropriate word processing software. Prerequisite(s): ERH 101 with a minimum grade of C. -
ERH 206WX - American Literary Traditions
Instructor: MAJ Henry A. Wise, III
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 367
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3
American authors are as varied as there are versions of American identity. In this course, we will by no means be able to explore every writer of significance in American literature. However, we will read important works and learn about their placement in the evolution of writing in the New World. At the end of this course, you will be knowledgeable of the significant literary movements and their leaders and will have the resources to explore these movements further. Ultimately, I hope you will have an appreciation for the rich, diverse literary traditions unique to the United States of America. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN 209. The delivery platform used in this course to support students placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas. Writing Intensive/Civilizations and Cultures Course. Note: Textbook: The Norton Anthology of American Literature (Shorter 9th Edition) (2 volumes): ISBN: 978-0-393-26451-7. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 with a minimum grade of C
History
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HI 103* - World History I
Instructor: MAJ Patrick Klinger
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 367
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 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. The delivery platform in this course for cadets placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas. Note: Textbooks:
- Societies, Networks, and Transitions: A Global History
- Author: Craig Lockard
- Edition: 4th Edition
- ISBN for Hardback: 9780357365304
- ISBN for eBook: 9780357365472
- The Fate of Rome
- Author: Kyle Harper
- Edition: 1st Edition
- ISBN for Paperback: 9780691192062
- ISBN for eBook: 9781400888917
Mechanical Engineering
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ME 201* - Statics
Instructor: MAJ Craig T. Altmann
Location: Nichols Engineering 419
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 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. The delivery platform used in this course to support students placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas. Note: ME majors only. CE Majors should take CE 203. Open to Class of 2025 only with Department Head approval. Corequisite(s): MA 124
Modern Languages
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SP 101 - Elementary Spanish
Instructor: COL John E. Cerkey
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 566
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 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 E. Cerkey
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 566
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
A systematic review of grammar and the readings of texts of significant literary, cultural or historical value. Composition, aural and oral work continued. Prerequisite(s): SP 102
Psychology
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PS 201 - Introduction to Psychology
Instructor: COL James T. Gire
Location: Carroll Hall 304
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 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. The delivery platform used in this course to support students placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas. Note: Textbook: Research Methods in Psychology, 10th edition. ISBN: 9780077825362 -
PS 302 - Social Psychology
Instructor: COL James T. Gire
Location: Carroll Hall 401
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.
The delivery platform used in this course to support students placed in isolation/quarantine during VMI Summer Session will be Canvas. Note: Textbook: Social Psychology, 10th Edition by Aronson, Wilson, & Sommers (2019) published by Pearson Prerequisite(s): PS 201
Physics
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PY 155* - Laboratory for PY 160
Instructor: Dr. Durig E. Lewis
Location: Mallory Hall 220
Date/Time: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2:40-5:40 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: Textbook: None, laboratory instructions will be provided. Corequisite(s): PY 160 or PY 120 -
PY 160* - General Physics I
Instructor: COL Stacia K. Vargas
Location: Mallory Hall 119
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
This calculus based course constitutes the first semester of a course in general physics covering the topics of mechanics and thermodynamics. This sequence is for physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, and engineering majors. Note: Satisfies core curriculum science requirement. Textbook: Information Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4th edition by Giancoli Prerequisite(s): MA 123 Corequisite(s): PY 155
Other Courses
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LEAD 344 - Leadership in Organizations
Instructor: LTC P. Tucker
Location: CLE Building, New Market Room 113
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3
This course serves as an introduction to leadership based on theory, research, and practice. It emphasizes internal characteristics of effective leaders, how to work with followers, and the broader interactive networks in which leaders are embedded. The course will promote your self-awareness as a person, follower, and leader to enhance your leadership effectiveness across different situations and organizations. As a pathway toward developing your own leadership style, you will have exposure to a variety of leadership models that will complement other leadership training received at VMI. In addition to readings and lectures, the course will encompass experiential learning; including class exercises and activities, self-assessments, and case studies to generate reflection and discussion. Note: Textbook: Northouse, P. G. (2021). Leadership: Theory and practice (9th ed.). SAGE Publishing. Textbook companion website: edge.sagepub.com/northouse9e
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