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2019-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are organized in alphabetical order by subject. Information on courses can be found under appropriate headings in the below sequence.

Dual-Level (400) Courses

Some courses numbered 400 to 499 are open to graduate students and undergraduate students who meet course or program prerequisites. Credits will apply at either the undergraduate or graduate level but not at both. Each student should consult his/her advisor, program director, and/or dean concerning the policy and the appropriateness of the course prior to enrolling in any 400-level courses.
 

History
  

  • HIS 493 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
  

  • HIS 496 - Selected Topics in History Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.

Honors Program
  

  • HON 100 - Honors: Introduction to Human Communication Credits: 3

    See course description for HCS 100 .

    Category: Foundations - O
  

  • HON 101 - Honors: Introduction to the Theatre Credits: 3

    See course description for THE 121 .

    Category: Creativity & Expression - L
  

  • HON 102 - Honors: Introduction to Women’s Studies Credits: 3

    See course description for WST 100 .

    Category: Interconnections - D
  

  • HON 105 - Honors: Ethical Theories and Problems Credits: 3

    See course description for PHL 105 .

    Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - E
  

  • HON 106 - Honors: Academic Writing Credits: 3

    See course description for ENG 114 .

    Category: Foundations - W
  

  • HON 108 - Honors: Astronomy Credits: 3

    See course description for PHY 108 .

    Category: Natural World & Technology - N
  

  • HON 111 - Honors: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts Credits: 3

    See course description for IAP 111 .

    Category: Creativity & Expression - A
  

  • HON 122 - Honors: Historical Foundations of Global Cultures Credits: 3

    See course description for HIS 105 .

    Category: Foundations - H
  

  • HON 123 - Honors: Modern World History Credits: 3

    See course description for HIS 106  .

    Category: Interconnections - G
  

  • HON 130 - Honors: Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3

    See course description for PHL 101 .

    Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - R
  

  • HON 135 - Honors: Art History III Credits: 3

    See course description for ART 233 .

    Category: Creativity & Expression - A
  

  • HON 140 - Honors: Geography of the United States and Canada Credits: 3

    See course description for GEO 103 .

    Category: Interconnections - D
  

  • HON 141 - Honors: World Geography Credits: 3

    See course description for GEO 101 .

    Category: Interconnections - G
  

  • HON 142 - Honors: Introduction to the Atmosphere Credits: 3

    See course description for ESS 111 .

    Category: Natural World & Technology - N
  

  • HON 145 - Honors: Environmental Biology Credits: 3

    See course description for BIO 145 .

    Category: Natural World & Technology - N
  

  • HON 151 - Honors: General Psychology Credits: 3

    See course description for PSY 101 .

    Category: Interconnections - D
  

  • HON 159 - Honors: Physical Anthropology Credits: 3

    See course description for ANT 121 .

    Category: Natural World & Technology - N
  

  • HON 160 - Honors: Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3

    See course description for ANT 111 .

    Category: Interconnections - G
  

  • HON 161 - Honors: Introduction to Sociology: Society and Diversity Credits: 3

    See course description for SOC 101 .

    Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - R
  

  • HON 162 - Honors: Contemporary Social Problems Credits: 3

    See course description for SOC241.

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  

  • HON 163 - Honors: Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3

    See course description for ANT 150 .

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  

  • HON 165 - Honors: Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3

    See course description for ECO 101 .

    Category: Interconnections - G
  

  • HON 166 - Honors: Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3

    See course description for ECO 102 .

    Category: Natural World & Technology - T
  

  • HON 180 - Honors: Physics for Society Credits: 3

    See course description for PHY 110 .

    Category: Natural World & Technology - N
  

  • HON 182 - Honors: Overview of Computer Science Credits: 3

    See course description for CSC 103 .

    Category: Natural World & Technology - T
  

  • HON 186 - Honors: Human Biology Credits: 3

    See course description for BIO 150 .

    Category: Natural World & Technology - N
  

  • HON 187 - Honors Contemporary Issues in Biology Credits: 3

    Opportunity to explore topics not covered by the regular courses.

    Category: Cat C - Bio and Phys Sciences
  

  • HON 190 - Honors: General Education Selected Topics Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  

  • HON 196 - Honors: A Cultural Approach Credits: 3

    See course description for CHM 103 .

    Category: Natural World & Technology - N
  

  • HON 208 - Honors: Opera and Music Theatre Credits: 3

    See course description for MUS 227 .

    Category: Creativity & Expression - A
  

  • HON 210 - Honors: Introduction to Music Credits: 3

    See course description for MUS 121 .

    Category: Creativity & Expression - A
  

  • HON 224 - Honors: The Art of the Film Credits: 3

    See course description for ENG 243 .

    Category: Creativity & Expression - L
  

  • HON 235 - Honors: Introduction to Cultural Studio Credits: 3

    See course description for ART 274 .

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  

  • HON 244 - Honors: Introduction to Geology Credits: 3

    See course description for ESS 110 .

    Category: Natural World & Technology - N
  

  • HON 249 - Honors: Introduction to Literature Credits: 3

    See course description for ENG 250 .

    Category: Creativity & Expression - L
  

  • HON 252 - Honors: Selected Topics in Psychology Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  

  • HON 261 - Honors: World Music Credits: 3

    See course description for MUS 261 .

    Category: Creativity & Expression - A
  

  • HON 262 - Honors: Selected Topics in Sociology Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  

  • HON 269 - Honors: Sociology of the Arts Credits: 3

    See course description for SOC 370 .

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  

  • HON 274 - Honors: Introduction to International Politics Credits: 3

    See course description for PLS 141 .

    Category: Interconnections - G
  

  • HON 279 - Honors: U.S. Government and Politics Credits: 3

    See course description for PLS 100 .

    Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - S
  

  • HON 350 - Honors: Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • HON 360 - Honors Colloquium Credits: 1

    Exploration of topics of special interest to Honors students.

    Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
  

  • HON 363 - Honors Colloquium Credits: 2

    Exploration of topics of special interest to Honors students.

    Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
  

  • HON 392 - Honors Seminar Credits: 3

    Focus on interdisciplinary explorations of specific topics, and emphasize interdisciplinary analysis and problem-solving.

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  

  • HON 393 - Honors Seminar Credits: 3

    Focus on interdisciplinary explorations of specific topics, and emphasize interdisciplinary analysis and problem-solving.

    Category: Cat C - Bio and Phys Sciences
  

  • HON 394 - Honors: Selected Topics Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
  

  • HON 395 - Honors: Selected Topics Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  

  • HON 396 - University Honors Colloquium Credits: 3

    Capstone course for the University Honors Program. Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to explore a theme. Students complete research and service learning projects on the theme from the perspective of their discipline. Students present their projects at the University Honors Symposium.
  

  • HON 397 - Honors: Selected Topics Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • HON 398 - Honors: Selected Topics Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Category: Cat A - Logic and Numbers
  

  • HON 399 - Honors: Independent Study Credits: 3

    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
  

  • HON 411 - Honors: Introduction to Exceptionalities: Understanding Diverse Learners Credits: 3

    See course description for EEC 273 .

    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
  

  • HON 440 - Honors: Business and Society Credits: 3

    See course description for MGT 447 .

    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
  

  • HON 442 - Selected Topics in Honors Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

    Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
  

  • HON 497 - Honors: Strategic Management Credits: 3

    See course description for MGT 497 .

    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.

Interdisciplinary Arts Program
  

  • IAP 111 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts Credits: 3

    Introduces the variety of the creative and performing arts theater, music, painting, sculpture, dance, photography, literature, and film and demonstrates the ways in which these arts can influence and enhance one another. Through class discussion, guest lectures by arts faculty, and attendance at campus arts events, students learn how to better appreciate and respond to the different artistic media by exploring the ways in which a creation in one art form can inspire re-creation in another. Course satisfies a Category B General Education: Humanities requirement and is a introductory course for the Interdisciplinary Arts major.

    Category: Creativity & Expression - A
  

  • IAP 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.

    Category: Cat B - Humanities
  

  • IAP 390 - Interdisciplinary Arts - Special Topics Credits: 3

    This course offers an opportunity to offer upper-level content as special topic choices, choices not currently available through the Program’s repeated course offerings.                              
  

  • IAP 399 - Independent Study in Interdisciplinary Arts Program Credits: 3

    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
  

  • IAP 449 - Interdisciplinary Arts Senior Thesis Credits: 3

    Capstone course required for IA majors in the first semester of their senior year. Working collaboratively under the guidance of the course instructor, students conduct individual research projects resulting in either a substantive work of creative writing or a documented thesis paper with an interdisciplinary approach to the arts.

    Prerequisite(s): IAP 111   or HON 111  
    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
  

  • IAP 451 - Interdisciplinary Arts Showcase Credits: 3

    Provides IA majors with opportunity to design, prepare, and present a public exhibition of their work in the form of an illustrated lecture, a performance piece, a multimedia presentation, a dramatic reading, or a work of film, video, or computer animation.

    Prerequisite(s): (IAP 111   or HON 111   ) and IAP 449  
    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
  

  • IAP 452 - Interdisciplinary Arts Internship Credits: 3

    Offers IA majors the opportunity for full- or part-time work in an arts-related profession. All work programs must be reviewed and given prior approval by the program director and the dean, and supervised by a Shippensburg University faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): (IAP 111   or HON 111   ) and IAP 449  
    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
  

  • IAP 453 - Interdisciplinary Arts Internship Credits: 3

    Offers IA majors the opportunity for further full or part-time work in an arts-related profession. All work programs must be reviewed and given prior approval by the program director and the dean and supervised by a Shippensburg University faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): IAP 111   and IAP 452  
    Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.

International Studies
  

  • INT 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.

    Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
  

  • INT 200 - Introduction to International Studies Credits: 3

    Introductory course for the International Studies Major and Minor, and Area Studies Letters of Completion. Uses an interdisciplinary approach to assist in understanding other cultures, countries, and world regions, and the global forces that link them together. Teaches problem-solving to mitigate tensions in cross-cultural encounters, international relations and globalization.
  

  • INT 252 - Costa Rica: Politics, Economy, & Society Credits: 3

    This course explores Costa Rican Politics, Economy and Society through a short-term study abroad experience. Course topics include an overview of linguistic, historical, socio-economic, political, and/or cultural themes of the areas visited. The major goal of the class is to enhance students’ awareness and ability to evaluate the diversity of the interconnecting human experience.

    Category: Interconnections - D
  

  • INT 280 - Selected Topics in International Studies: Comparative & Global Cultures Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 281 - Selected Topics in International Studies: Global Political Relations Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 282 - Selected Topics in International Studies Global Business & Economics Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 283 - Selected Topics in International Studies Africa & Middle East Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 284 - Selected Topics International Studies Asian Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 285 - Selected Topics in International Studies European Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 286 - Selected Topics in International Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 300 - International Studies Seminar Credits: 3

    Capstone course for the International Studies Major and Minor. Uses an interdisciplinary approach to investigate a global topic. Past topics have included Globalization, Global Environment, Human Rights, and Imperialism. Involves seminar discussions of readings and audiovisual media, and a research project related to the course topic.

    Prerequisite(s): INT 200   or permission of instructor.
  

  • INT 358 - Global Political Economy & Security Credits: 3

    This is a study abroad course that features an in-depth focus on global politics, history, and economics, focusing on governmental and non-governmental decision-making and organizations, both from a contemporary and historical perspective. A major focus will be on understanding the workings of international institutions such as NATO, European Union, Red Cross, Organisation for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons and International Criminal Court. The course also examines Europe in the context of trends of globalization, localization and human rights in the modern era. This course meets in Europe and has a substantial online component.

    Category: Interconnections - G
  

  • INT 380 - Selected Topics in International Studies Comparative & Global Cultures Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 381 - Selected Topics in International Studies Global Political Relations Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 382 - Selected Topics in International Studies Global Business & Economics Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 383 - Selected Topics in International Studies Africa & Middle East Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 384 - Selected Topics in International Studies Asian Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 385 - Selected Topics in International Studies European Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 386 - Selected Topics in International Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
  

  • INT 390 - International Studies Internship - Comparative & Global Cultures Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.

    Prerequisite(s): INT 200   and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
  

  • INT 391 - International Studies Internship - Global Political Relations Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.

    Prerequisite(s): INT 200   and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
  

  • INT 392 - International Studies Internship - Global Business & Economics Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.

    Prerequisite(s): INT 200   and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
  

  • INT 393 - International Studies Internship - African & Middle Eastern Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.

    Prerequisite(s): INT 200   and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
  

  • INT 394 - International Studies Internship - Asian Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.

    Prerequisite(s): INT 200   and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
  

  • INT 395 - International Studies Internship - European Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.

    Prerequisite(s): INT 200   and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
  

  • INT 396 - International Studies Internship - Latin American & Caribbean Studies Credits: 3-6

    Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.

    Prerequisite(s): INT 200   and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.

Mathematics
  

  • MAT 050 - Developmental Mathematics Credits: 3

    Studies real operations, factoring, rational expressions, exponents, roots, radicals, quadratic equations, simultaneous equations, word problems, formula manipulations. Emphasis on drill in computational algebra. Students exempted from, or placed in, this on the basis of an examination. Open only to students with level 1 or level 2 mathematics placement. Students must earn a C or better in MAT 050 to be eligible to take a college-level mathematics class. Developmental course credits do not count toward the total number of credits required for graduation.

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 1
  

  • MAT 105 - Mathematics for Liberal Studies Credits: 3

    Examines mathematical structures and applications in a way designed to emphasize the creative and cultural aspects of mathematics. Topics may include voting systems, fair division problems, game theory, coding, networks, critical paths, linear programming, symmetry and patterns. Not open to math majors.

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 2 or MAT 050  with minimum grade of C
    Category: Foundations - Q
  

  • MAT 107 - Mathematical Models Applied to Money Credits: 3

    An introductory level course designed to cover deriving mathematical formulas arising in Finance and Economics. Mathematical models are constructed and used to calculate simple and compound interest, annuities and payments calculations, amortization, sinking funds, perpetuities, installment buying, calculation of premiums of life annuities and life insurance, and the time value of money. Not open to math majors.

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 2 or MAT 050  with minimum grade of C
    Category: Foundations - Q
  

  • MAT 110 - Fundamentals of Mathematics I Credits: 3

    Designed to satisfy the mathematical needs of students in elementary education and related curricula. Topics covered include a study of problem solving strategies, mathematical reasoning, elementary set theory, number systems other than base 10, elementary number theory, and an axiomatic development of the real number system. Students solve mathematical problems using hands-on materials and electronic technologies. Emphasizes goals and procedures addressed in current state and national standards for school mathematics.

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 2 or MAT 050  with minimum grade of C
    Category: Basic Skills and Competencies & Cat A - Logic and Numbers
  

  • MAT 111 - Fundamentals of Mathematics II Credits: 3

    Designed to strengthen mathematical content knowledge of students majoring in elementary education. Focus on topics such as proportional reasoning, data analysis and probability, geometry, measurement, and algebraic reasoning. Students solve mathematical problems using hands-on materials and electronic technologies. Emphasizes goals and procedures addressed in current state and national standards for school mathematics.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 110   or permission of departmental chair.
    Category: Foundations - Q
  

  • MAT 117 - Applied Statistics Credits: 3

    A first course in the concepts and methods of statistics with illustrations from across the humanities and the social, behavioral, and biological sciences. Specific topics include numerical and graphical descriptions of data, association between two variables, normal distribution, correlation and simple linear regression, and inference methods such as confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for one sample mean and one sample proportion, chi-squared test of independence, and ANOVA. A graphing calculator with statistical capabilities (such as TI-83+) is required. Recommended as a general education statistics course for students majoring in social and life sciences, but not limited to students in those majors.  Not open to students who have passed SCM 200 , MAT 217  or MAT 375  ; or math majors.

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 2 or MAT 050  with minimum grade of C
    Category: Foundations - Q
  

  • MAT 140A - College Algebra Credits: 4

    Provides algebraic background knowledge necessary for success in MAT 175 - Precalculus Credits: 3  or MAT 181 - Applied Calculus Credits: 3 . Studies algebraic expressions; linear and quadratic equations, functions and graphs; polynomial functions; rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations. Students cannot earn credit for both MAT140A and MAT 140B . Not open to students who have successfully (C or better) completed MAT 175 , MAT 181  or MAT 211 .

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 3 or MAT 050  with minimum grade of C
    Category: Basic Skills and Competencies & Cat A - Logic and Numbers
  

  • MAT 140B - College Algebra Credits: 3

    Provides algebraic background knowledge necessary for success in MAT 175 - Precalculus Credits: 3  or MAT 181 - Applied Calculus Credits: 3 . Studies algebraic expressions; linear and quadratic equations, functions and graphs; polynomial functions; rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations. Students cannot earn credit for both MAT 140A  and MAT140B. Not open to students who have successfully (C or better) completed MAT 175 , MAT 181  or MAT 211 .

    Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 4
    Category: Basic Skills and Competencies & Cat A - Logic and Numbers
 

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