ART 1107               3 Credits          Art in Society

This interactive course is an introduction to the role of visual art in global societies, from antiquity through the present day. It examines various media within their social, historical, and intellectual contexts; explores a variety of art-historical, art-critical, and theoretical issues; and facilitates critical and analytical thinking. It also teaches students how to analyze the basic elements of art and design and how to visit a museum. (Visits to some venues may require paid admission.)

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

DANC 1107               3 Credits          Dance in Society

Through an examination of the role of arts in society, and an in-depth study of selected dance events, this interactive course provides an understanding of the creative process and develops skills in creativity and critical analysis. Heightened perceptual abilities will be developed through class experiences and field visits to a variety of arts events in dance, music, visual arts, and theater. (Attendance at some events requires paid admission.)

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

MUSI 1107               3 Credits          Music in Society

This course examines the role of music in society through a study of musical works within their cultural and historical contexts. Course assignments develop skills in critical analysis and global perspectives as well as an understanding of the creative process. Required attendance at live performances provides the experiential component so crucial to the understanding and enjoyment of music. (Most events require paid admission.) Notes: Offered as an online course.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

TPS 1107               3 Credits          Theatre in Society

This interactive course examines the role of theatre in society through the study of dramatic works and performance events within their cultural and historical contexts. Course assignments promote understanding of the creative process and develop skills in critical analysis, global perspectives, and collaboration. Attendance is required at live performances, including some events with paid admission.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

FREN 1001               3 Credits          Introduction to French I

Introduction to French language and culture, stressing progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of French and Francophone cultures. Not open to native speakers of French.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

SPAN 1001               3 Credits          Introduction to Spanish I

Introduction to Spanish language and culture, stressing progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of Hispanic cultures. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

GRMN 1001               3 Credits          Introduction to German I

Introduction to German language and culture, stressing progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of German culture. Not open to native speakers of German.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

ITAL 1001               3 Credits          Introduction to Italian I

Introduction to Italian language and culture stressing progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of Italian culture. Not open to native speakers of Italian .

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

MATH 1101               3 Credits          Intro Mathematical Modeling

This course is an introduction to mathematical modeling using graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal techniques to describe and explore real-world data and phenomena. Emphasis is on the use of elementary functions to investigate and analyze applied problems and questions, supported by the use of appropriate technology, and on effective communication of quantitative concepts and results.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

MATH 1111               3 Credits          College Algebra

This course provides an in-depth study of the properties of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions as needed for calculus. Emphasis is on using algebraic and graphical techniques for solving problems involving linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

MATH 1112               3 Credits          College Trigonometry

This course is an in-depth study of the properties of trigonometric functions and their inverses. Emphasis is placed on the unit circle approach to the study of trigonometric functions and their graphs. Topics include circular functions, special angles, solutions of triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and vectors.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of MATH 1111 with a minimum grade of C or with a minimum grade of with a minimum grade of and ( with a minimum grade of or with a minimum grade of ) with a minimum grade of with a minimum grade of )

MATH 1113               3 Credits          Precalculus

This course is an intensive study of the basic functions needed for the study of calculus. Topics include algebraic, functional, and graphical techniques for solving problems with algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their inverses.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of with a minimum grade of and ( with a minimum grade of or with a minimum grade of ) with a minimum grade of or with a minimum grade of ))

MATH 1190               3 Credits          Calculus I

This course is the first in the calculus curriculum and introduces the central concepts of calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable, applications of these concepts and a brief introduction to the integral of a function.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of MATH 1112 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of C) or with a minimum grade of with a minimum grade of and ( with a minimum grade of or with a minimum grade of ) with a minimum grade of or with a minimum grade of ) with a minimum grade of )

FREN 1002               3 Credits          Introduction to French II

Introduction to French language and culture, oPart II,o stressing continued, progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of French and Francophone cultures. Not open to native speakers of French.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

SPAN 1002               3 Credits          Introduction to Spanish II

Introduction to Spanish language and culture, oPart II,o stressing continued, progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of Hispanic cultures. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

GRMN 1002               3 Credits          Introduction to German II

Introduction to German language and culture, part II, stressing continued, progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of German culture. Not open to native speakers of German.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

ITAL 1002               3 Credits          Introduction to Italian II

Introduction to Italian language and culture, part II, stressing continued, progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of Italian culture. Not open to native speakers of Italian.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

STAT 1107               3 Credits          Introduction to Statistics

This course in basic statistics includes descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, hypothesis testing, inferences, correlation, and regression.

Prerequisites: MATH 1101 with a minimum grade of D or MATH 1111 with a minimum grade of D or MATH 1112 with a minimum grade of D or MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of D or MATH 1190 with a minimum grade of D))

MATH 1160               3 Credits          Elementary Applied Calculus

Uses techniques of college algebra and elementary calculus to analyze and model real world phenomena. The emphasis will be on applications using an intuitive approach to the mathematics rather than formal development. Topics include graphs, derivatives, and integrals of functions. The course incorporates collaborative learning, oral and written reports, and technology.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of MATH 1111 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1112 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of C) or with a minimum grade of with a minimum grade of and ( with a minimum grade of or with a minimum grade of ) with a minimum grade of or with a minimum grade of ) with a minimum grade of )

MATH 1190               3 Credits          Calculus I

This course is the first in the calculus curriculum and introduces the central concepts of calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable, applications of these concepts and a brief introduction to the integral of a function.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of MATH 1112 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of C) or with a minimum grade of with a minimum grade of and ( with a minimum grade of or with a minimum grade of ) with a minimum grade of or with a minimum grade of ) with a minimum grade of )

MATH 2202               3 Credits          Calculus II

This course is the second in the calculus curriculum and consists of two parts. The first part is concerned with the techniques of integration and applications of the integral. The second part is concerned with infinite sequences and series.

Prerequisites: MATH 1190 with a minimum grade of C)

HIST 1100               3 Credits          Introduction to World History

This course is an overview of world history that provides an introduction to the origin and development of the world's societies and their political, cultural, and economic traditions.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

HIST 1111               3 Credits          Pre-Modern World History

This course is a survey of world history to early modern times. The course examines the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the world with a focus on connections and interactions.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

HIST 1112               3 Credits          Modern World History

This course is a survey of world history from early modern times to the present. The course examines themes, events, trends, institutions, and ideas with a focus on global connections and interactions.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

HIST 2111               3 Credits          United States History to 1877

This course explores major themes in the social, cultural, political, and economic history of the peoples of North America to 1877. Topics include the intersections of cultures in colonial America, the origin and development of the American republic, the evolution of democratic ideas and institutions, western expansion, slavery, sectional conflict, and emancipation and its aftermath.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

HIST 2112               3 Credits          US History Since 1877

This course examines the major themes in the social, cultural, political, and economic history of the United States since 1877, the multicultural nature of contemporary U.S. civilization, and the nation's role in the global arena.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

FREN 2001               3 Credits          Intermediate French I

The student will continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and learn to communicate in culturally appropriate ways. Not open to native speakers of French.

Prerequisites: FREN 1002 with a minimum grade of D)

SPAN 2001               3 Credits          Intermediate Spanish I

The student will continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and learn to communicate in culturally appropriate ways. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN 1002 with a minimum grade of D)

GRMN 2001               3 Credits          Intermediate German I

The student will continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and learn to communicate in culturally appropriate ways. Not open to native speakers of German.

Prerequisites: GRMN 1002 with a minimum grade of D)

ITAL 2001               3 Credits          Intermediate Italian I

The student will continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and learn to communicate in culturally appropriate ways. Not open to native speakers of Italian.

Prerequisites: ITAL 1002 with a minimum grade of D)

FREN 2002                Credits          Intermediate French II

Students continue to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the use of a variety of materials and activities. Course will serve as a transition between intermediate and upper-level courses in French. Not open to native speakers of French.

Prerequisites: FREN 2001 with a minimum grade of D)

SPAN 2002                Credits          Intermediate Spanish II

Students continue to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the use of a variety of materials and activities. Course will serve as a transition between intermediate and upper-level courses in Spanish. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2001 with a minimum grade of D)

GRMN 2002                Credits          Intermediate German II

Students continue to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the use of a variety of materials and activities. Course will serve as a transition between intermediate and upper-level courses in the language. Not open to native speakers of German.

Prerequisites: GERM 201 with a minimum grade of D or GRMN 2001 with a minimum grade of D))

ITAL 2002                Credits          Intermediate Italian II

Students continue to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the use of a variety of materials and activities. Course will serve as a transition between intermediate and upper-level courses in the language. Not open to native speakers of Italian.

Prerequisites: ITAL 2001 with a minimum grade of D)

CHNS 3390               3 Credits          Uppr-Div Study Abroad in CHNS

This course fulfills the study abroad elective for the minor in Chinese Studies. The content of the course may vary depending on available course offerings in the foreign institution. The chair of the Department of Foreign Languages must preapprove the use of this course as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the minor in Chinese Studies and/or for the degree in Modern Language & Culture.

Prerequisites: with a minimum grade of )

CHNS 3398               3 Credits          Internship

This course is a supervised, credit-earning work experience of one semester requiring the use of Chinese in the work place. Prior approval by department coordinator and internship supervisor is required. No more than three semester hours may be applied toward the major.

Prerequisites: CHNS 3302 with a minimum grade of C)