General Education Courses

Pillar : Physics 115 – Astronomy

Physics 115, Astronomy, is taught by Dr. Kenneth Pestka. The course focuses on the inquiry applications of cosmic evolution. This includes essential astronomy, the evolution of planetary systems, stars and galaxies, the Hubble relationship, astrobiology, and the evolution of the universe and life. The course filled a pillar requirement under the scientific reasoning component and …

Pillar : Spanish 111 – Intensive beginning Language and Culture

Spanish 111, Intensive beginning Language and Culture, is taught by Professor Janet Smith. The course focuses on developing basic interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in Spanish. This course filled a pillar requirement under the global citizenship component. The course assigned textbook was Plazas: Lugar de encuentros. 5th Edition. We used the textbook for activities each class as …

Perspective : Modern Language 360 – French Fairy Tales

Modern Language 360, French Fairy Tales, is taught by Dr. Heather Edwards. This course examines a global issue as it is represented in different artistic works, such as literature, music, art, or film. The course emphasizes how this issue has developed in cross cultural contexts that span communities and historical periods. The issue examined for …

Perspective : Math 304 – Mathematics History

Math 304, Mathematics History, is taught by Dr. Sharon Emerson-Stonnell. The course concentrates on the hisory of mathematics spanning from early Egyptians through the 17th century. The study of mathematics in Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek, Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and European cultures will include number and number systems, algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, probability, statistics, discrete mathematics, and calculus. …

Perspective : Spanish 211 – Intermediate Integrated Language and Culture

Spanish 211, Intermediate Integrated Language and Culture, is taught by Professor Janet Smith. The course is designed to develop intermediate interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in Spanish.. This course filled a perspective requirement under the global citizenship component. The course assigned textbook was Plazas: Lugar de encuentros. 5th Edition. We used the textbook for activities each class …