---Please Select--- FIN 1 Law and Commerce FIN 2 Risk Management and Insurance FIN 3 Financial Decisions in Corporation FRE 1 French Cultural Studies FRE 2 French Cultural Studies FRE 3 European Cinema FSW 1 Services and Supports for Children, Youth, and Families FSW 2 Families in Diverse Contexts FSW 3 Families and Sexuality Across the Life Course FSW 4 Children in Families GEO 1 Urban Geography GER 1 Culture, Literature, and Language of _German-Speaking Europe GER 2 Recurrent Themes in German Literature and Film GLG 1 Oceanography GLG 2 The Water Planet HST 1 Medieval Studies HST 2 Women and Gender in History ITL 1 Italy in the Renaissance LAS 1 Modern Latin American Development LAS 2 People and Power in the Americas MBI 1 Biomedical Science MBI 2 Molecular Genetics MGT 1 Dynamics of Human Behavior in Organizations MIS 1 The Organizational Role of Information Systems MKT 1 Marketing Research MKT 2 Promotion and Persuasion MKT 3 Retailing in a Global Environment MTH 1 Axioms, Theorems, and Proof in Geometry and Algebra MTH 2 Basic Mathematical Tools for Science MTH 3 Almost Linear Structures--Models for Physical Science MUS 1 Performance of Music MUS 2 Music Composition NSC 1 Naval Science: History of Warfare NSC 2 War: An Extension of Politics NSC 3 The Naval Sciences: An Integrated Study of Naval _Engineering, Navigation and Piloting

FIN 1 Law and Commerce.

Provides a study of legal theory, history, and institutions as they relate to American culture, society, and business. Focuses on why and how "American law" developed, how and why it is applied, how and why the law is evolving, and how and why it impacts on commerce. Applies legal principles to analyze, identify, and solve legal problems arising in common business activity. Emphasizes in-depth study of legal rules, rationale, and application in substantive areas of law and commerce. Acquaints potential law students with legal thinking and concepts.

1. FIN 342 Legal Environment of Business (3);* and
2. FIN 442 Commercial Law (3); and
3. FIN 443 Property Law (3), or
   FIN 462 Estates, Wills, and Trusts (3), or
   FIN 464 International Business Law (3), or
   FIN 499.T Comparative International Business Law (4), or
   ECO 385 Government and Business (3), or
   MGT 402 Environment Law (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Finance. Majors in the departments of Economics and Management must complete a minimum of nine hours outside their department of major.

* Certain sections of FIN 342 have seats designated for non-business majors who wish to enroll in this sequence. Please check with the Department of Finance for admission to these sections.

FIN 2 Risk Management and Insurance.

Focuses on the life and health insurance industry, the property and casualty insurance industry, and the employee benefits area. Provides an in-depth study of the risk management process and the operational, legal, moral, and social issues surrounding these insurance industries and the employee benefits area. Explores the financial consequences for individuals and businesses exposed to pure risk. Tools for handling these exposures are critically analyzed along with the process of implementing financial and other strategies to prepare for possible outcomes.

1. FIN 351 Principles of Insurance (3); and
   Two from the following:
   FIN 451 Risk Management and Insurance (3)
   FIN 452 Life Insurance and Advanced Personal
   Financial Planning (3)
   FIN/MGT 463 Employee Benefits (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Finance.

FIN 3 Financial Decisions in Corporation.

Exposes students to corporate financial theory and its application in modern commercial activities. There is an emphasis on making sound decisions that recognize the risk return tradeoffs in these decisions and the sometimes conflicting interests of the corporate stakeholders.

1. FIN 301 Introduction to Business Finance (3); and
2. FIN 302 Intermediate Financial Management (3); and
3. FIN 508 Commercial Bank Management (3), or
   FIN 475 Financial Policies of Corporations (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Finance.

FRE 1 French Cultural Studies.

Explores cultural questions in a French context and how cultural productions can preserve or change social institutions. Provides a continuing analysis of how cultural productions interconnect with specific contexts: historical, aesthetic, social, political, economic, ethnic, racial, gender related. Prerequisite: FRE 202 Intermediate French (MPF) (3). For students planning to take the French Capstone.

1. FRE 310 Texts in Context (3); and
2. FRE 411 French Civilization (4); and
3. FRE 341 French Conversation and Current Events (3), or
   FRE 350 Topics in French Literature in Translation (3), or
   FRE 366 French Cinema in Translation (3), or
   FRE 431 Studies in Contemporary French Thought
   in Translation (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of French and Italian.

FRE 2 French Cultural Studies.

For students planning to take a Capstone in another department, you may complete three of these courses, although FRE 310 (or FRE 301 or the equivalent) is a prerequisite for FRE 411.

FRE 310 Texts in Context (3), or
FRE 341 French Conversation and Current Events (3), or
FRE 350 Topics in French Literature in Translation (3), or
FRE 366 French Cinema in Translation (3), or
FRE 411 French Civilization (4), or
FRE 431 Studies in Contemporary French Thought in
Translation (3)

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of French and Italian.

FRE 3 European Cinema.

Explores, questions, and seeks to provide a cross-cultural understanding of the historical, ideological, artistic, and social issues that inform European culture through a critical analysis of the major films of countries that have played an important role both in the birth and development of cinematic art and in shaping the modern world: France, Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union.

1. FST 201 Introduction to Film Criticism and History (MPF) (3), or
   ITS 201 Introduction to International Studies (MPF) (3)
   Two from the following:
   GER 261 A Survey of German Cinema (3)
   FST/ITL 262 Italian Cinema (3)
   RUS 263 Soviet Cinema (3)
   FRE 366 French Cinema in Translation (3)
   
   

Note: Nine hours minimum must be taken outside your department of major.

FSW 1 Services and Supports for Children, Youth, and Families.

Diversity is increasing among children, youth, families, and their community contexts. A growing number of people, especially African American and Hispanic children and their families, are experiencing the challenges of poverty. Increasing numbers of children and youth are deemed "at risk" for health, social, or educational problems. Amidst increasing diversity and confronted by rapid sociocultural change, existing services and supports are often ineffective; sometimes they may harm the people they intend to serve. Sequence provides experiences and opportunities that facilitate your understanding of children, youth, and families, including their needs, problems, aspirations, and strengths. Learn about and evaluate two kinds of services and supports: (1) educative, promotive, and preventive; and (2) need and problem-oriented, as well as crisis-responsive. Experiences in social service, education, and health organizations where you "shadow" helping professionals are required. As a citizen or future helping professional, prepares you for informed advocacy on the behalf of children, youth, and families.

1. EDP/FSW/PHS 207 Services and Supports for Children, Youth,
   and Families I (MPF) (4) and
2. EDP/FSW/PHS 208 Services and Supports for Children, Youth,
   and Families II (5)
   
   

Note: Open to all majors.

FSW 2 Families in Diverse Contexts.

Views U.S. families as diverse and emphasizes the various contexts in which families develop. Historical and comparative roots of families are explored with particular attention to gender and race and socioeconomic issues. Using critical principles, students examine controversial family issues (e.g., men's and women's roles, assisted reproduction, adoption, abortion, family values) within contemporary America. Provides an in-depth understanding of at least one important factor (poverty or divorce) that affects contemporary families.

1. FSW 160 Family Relations: Historical and Comparative Analysis (MPF) (3), or
   FSW/NSG 162 Men in Families (MPF) (3); and
2. FSW 262 Current Controversies (4); and
3. FSW 362 Families in Poverty (3), or
   FSW 461 Marital Distress and Divorce: Implications for Family Life Professionals (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Family Studies and Social Work.

FSW 3 Families and Sexuality Across the Life Course.

Provides an overview of family functioning, from the basis of family systems across the life cycle, human sexuality issues, and family relationships in later life. Objectives are: (a) to provide basic concepts and theoretical understandings of families as systems; (b) to provide a sound background in human sexuality that may be used as a base to think about underlying issues related to human sexuality; and (c) to define and describe the family relationships of older persons and review research focusing on family relationships in later life.

1. FSW 261 Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle (MPF) (3); and
2. FSW 365 Family Life Sexuality Education Across Cultures (3); and
3. FSW 466 Later Life Families (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Family Studies and Social Work.

FSW 4 Children in Families.

Explores the historical and comparative roots of families with particular attention to gender, race, and socioeconomic issues. Examines family differences and family changes over the life course within contemporary U.S. society. Provides an in-depth understanding of at least one important area of individual development (childhood or adolescent development) that affects children in contemporary families.

1. FSW 261 Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle (MPF) (3); and
2. FSW/FSW 381 Perspectives in Parenting (3);
3. FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (4), or
   EDP/FSW 481.A Adolescent Development in Diverse Families (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Family Studies and Social Work.

GER 1 Culture, Literature, and Language of German-Speaking Europe.

Explores the way in which culture and language work together as related systems of expression. Course material taken, wherever possible, from authentic sources. Prerequisite: GER 202.

1. GER 321 Cultural Topics in German-Speaking Europe
   (MPF) (3), or
   GER 322 Comparative Study of Everyday Culture:
   German-Speaking Europe and U.S. (MPF) (3); and
2. GER 312 Introduction to the Study of German Literature (3); and
3. GER 331 The Structure of Modern German (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to German majors.

GER 2 Recurrent Themes in German Literature and Film.

Proceeding from GER 251 Concepts of the Self (MPF), this sequence expands and deepens the study of themes such as maturation and self; the communal and the solipsistic self; tradition and change; love and family; conceptions of nature, society, and the phenomenology of good and evil. Includes readings from courtly literature, popular literature, and folklore; samples of major playwrights, poets, and prose writers; and film.

1. GER 251 Concepts of the Self (MPF) (3), or
   GER 231 Folk Fairy Tales and Literary Fairy Tales (MPF) (3); and
2. GER 260.A Medieval German Epic (3); and
3. GER 261 A Survey of the German Cinema (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to German majors.

GLG 1 Oceanography.

Provides an appreciation of the critical importance of the oceans to the functioning of our planet. Oceans dominate the surface area of the Earth, and they are critical to the maintenance of a habitable planet. Examines what we know about the oceans and how the oceans are an integral part of the Earth's ecology. Explores, first hand, the ways that we study the oceans.

1. GLG 111 Dynamic Earth (MPF) (3), or
   GLG 121 Environmental Geology (MPF) (3), or
   GLG 141 Geology of National Parks (MPF) (3); and
2. GLG 244 Oceanography (3); and
3. GLG 499.T Tropical Marine Ecology (5), or
   GLG 499.B Coastal Ecology of the Bahamas (5)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Geology.

GLG 2 The Water Planet.

Provides an introduction to the essential role water plays in supporting life on Earth, including the origin of water, its physical/chemical characteristics, how these characteristics combine to make life possible on the continents and in the oceans, and details concerning the hydrologic cycle. Introduces the economic, legal, and political ramifications of water use in the U.S.

1. GEO 121 Introduction to Physical Geography (MPF) (3), or
   GLG 111 The Dynamic Earth (MPF) (3), or
   GLG 121 Environmental Geology (MPF) (3), or
   GLG 141 Geology of National Parks (3); and
2. GLG 244 Oceanography (3); and
3. GEO 425 Hydrogeography (3), or
   GLG 207 Water and Society (3), or
   GLG 408 Ground-Water Hydraulics and Development (3), or
   ZOO 463 Limnology (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Geology. Majors in the departments of Geography and Zoology must select a minimum of nine hours outside their department of major.

HST 1 Medieval Studies.

Seeks to enhance your knowledge of and appreciation for the history, art, and literature of the medieval period, as well as establish a full cultural context on which you can build an understanding of more recent history.

Select two courses from the following:
HST 344 Survey of Medieval History to 1000 (3), or
HST 345 Survey of Medieval History from 1000 (3), or
ART 466 Early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic Art (3), or
ART 467 Early Medieval Art (3), or
ART 468 Romanesque Art (3), or
ART 469 Gothic Art (3), or
ENG 431 Medieval Literature (3)
And one course from the following:
GER 260.A Medieval German Epic in Translation (3), or
ART 480.W Special Topics in Medieval Art (3), or
ARC 405.G Seminar on Gothic Architecture (3), or
HST 451 Social History of Medieval Europe (3), or
ENG 371 Chaucer (3)

Note: German majors and majors in the departments of Architecture, Art, English, and History must select a minimum of nine hours of courses outside their department of major.

HST 2 Women and Gender in History.

Studies the construction and nature of gender roles with particular emphasis on women, in a variety of historical contexts, places, cultures, and socio-economic and political conditions. Encourages thought about whether there are any universal themes and questions regarding gender roles that transcend particular circumstances. Select three courses from these options:

ART 480.W Women in Medieval Art (3)
CLS 235 Women in Antiquity (3)
HST 381 Women in Pre-industrial Europe (3)
HST/AMS 382 Women in American History (3)
HST 383 Women in Chinese History (3)
HST/AMS 392 Sex and Gender in American Culture (3)
HST 393 The Politics of Gender in Early North America (3)
HST/WMS 450 Topics in Women's History (3)
REL/WMS 334 Women's Religious Experiences in the Mediterranean World (3)

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of History. Majors in the departments of Art, Classics, and Religion must select a minimum of nine hours outside their department of major.

LAS 1 Modern Latin American Development.

Focuses on broadly defined development in Latin America from the 19th century forward from a central socio-political perspective, and allows you to assess the dynamic nature of political and economic institutions from historical, political, and geographic perspectives. LAS 208, a broad survey course, is recommended to be taken first; however, these courses may be taken in any order as long as nine or more credit hours are completed.

LAS 208 Latin American Civilization (MPF) (3)
GEO 304 Geography of Latin America (4)
HST 308 Latin American Civilization--National Period (3)
POL 337 Politics of Latin America (4)

Note: Nine hours minimum must be taken outside your department of major.

LAS 2 People and Power in the Americas.

Provides an interdisciplinary treatment of some of the major social and political issues confronting the Americas now and in the 21st century. Examines the relations and differences between the U.S. and Latin American and Caribbean societies, characterizes and contrasts world views from various social groups across the Americas, explores social conflict within and between countries of the Americas, and addresses such critical issues as human migration and economic integration. Courses are recommended to be taken as listed below; however, three courses may be taken in any order.

ATH 305 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3)
POL 326 Comparative Ethnic Policy (3)
POL 378 Latin America: The Region and the World (3)
GEO 405 Geography of the Caribbean (3)

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Political Science. Majors in anthropology or the Department of Geography must select a minimum of nine hours outside their department of major.

MBI 1 Biomedical Science.

Examines principles and examples of diseases caused by microbial infections so that the role of microorganisms in the development of disease in a human host can be understood. Studies the host at genetic or cell and tissue level to gain an overview of infectious and non-infectious diseases in populations. Fosters understanding of the effects of diseases on human communities and provides a perspective to help evaluate health dilemmas and develop strategies to solve them.

1. MBI 161 Elementary Medical Microbiology (MPF) (4); and
2. ZOO 232 Human Heredity (3), or
   ZOO 325 Pathophysiology (4); and
3. MBI 361 Epidemiology (3)
   
   

Note: Offered only on the Hamilton and Middletown campuses. Not open to majors in the departments of Microbiology or Zoology.

MBI 2 Molecular Genetics.

Provides an understanding of the basic microbiology principles that have provided the foundation for the development of the science of molecular genetics. Shows how the application of molecular genetics has had a significant impact on health, bioremediation, and agriculture, to name a few examples.

1. MBI/BOT/ZOO 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function
   Cellular and Molecular Biology (MPF) (4); and
2. MBI 201 General Microbiology I (4); and
3. MBI 365 Molecular Biology (2)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Microbiology.

MKT 1 Marketing Research.

Focuses on understanding the nature and extent of marketing research activities in both the private and public sector and developing skills in assessing the validity, reliability, and measurement precision of a broad range of research findings. The sequence develops systematically, by first grounding you in marketing principles, then developing critical thinking skills in marketing analysis, and finally integrating that knowledge in the practicum-oriented marketing research course.

1. MKT 291 Marketing Principles (3); and
2. MKT 351 Marketing Analysis (3); and
3. MKT 451 Marketing Research (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Marketing.

MKT 2 Promotion and Persuasion.

Leads you to an understanding of how persuasion works, what makes persuasive communications effective, and how promotion and other persuasive communications can be used to influence human behavior and introduce new concepts to target audiences.

1. MKT 291 Principles of Marketing (3); and
2. MKT 391 Buyer Behavior (3); and
3. MKT 441 Promotional Strategy (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Marketing.

MKT 3 Retailing in a Global Environment.

Focuses on understanding the functions and activities of retailing in both domestic and foreign settings; understanding both theory and practical application in the retailing function; how retailing influences and is influenced by its human and physical environment; and the role of interpersonal communications in the retailing function.

1. MKT 291 Principles of Marketing (3); and
2. MKT 461 Principles of Retailing (3); and
3. MKT 462 Seminar in Retail Management (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Marketing.

MTH 1 Axioms, Theorems, and Proof in Geometry and Algebra.

Considers algebras and geometries defined by axiomatic systems, two very active fields in modern mathematics. Surprises are here: geometrics without parallel lines, geometrics with parallel lines and no rectangles, and new algebraic operations that can describe the structure of Rubik's cube and molecules. Develops the roles of definition, proof, and abstraction gradually until, at the 400 level, a full scale axiomatic treatment is given. At this level students provide many of the proofs. You rediscover results from the masters: Gauss, Hilbert, Galois, Abel, and others. Not an easy sequence, but you learn about how to read mathematics and solve problems on your own. Prerequisite: MTH 151 (5) (MPF) or MTH 153 (4) (MPF) Calculus I.

1. MTH 222 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3); and
2. MTH 331 Discrete Mathematics (3); and
3. MTH 411 Foundations of Geometry (3), or
   MTH 421 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (4)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

MTH 2 Basic Mathematical Tools for Science.

Scientists today use a variety of mathematical tools, including calculus, discrete mathematics, and statistics to describe physical, biological, and social systems. These mathematical subjects are developed in separate Foundation courses, but the development is stronger because the last two courses are built on the foundation of Calculus I. Helps students with interests in the sciences better understand and apply some of the mathematical and statistical models used in these disciplines.

1. MTH 151 Calculus I (MPF) (5), or
   MTH 153 Calculus I (MPF) (4), or
   MTH 157 Calculus I (5); and
2. MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3); and
3. STA 368 Introduction to Statistics (4)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Business majors will not receive credit for this sequence.

MTH 3 Almost Linear Structures--Models for Physical Science.

The goal is to extend the derivative and antiderivative ideas from Calculus I and II by building on the linear function concept from MTH 222. Scientists use linear functions to model the economy, atomic structure, chemical reactions, and other phenomena. MTH 252 develops the derivative of a multivariable function as an approximating linear function, just as the graph of a function of one variable looks like a line segment near a point where the derivative exists. This allows the extension of important optimization techniques to multivariable functions. MTH 347 uses all available tools to generalize and solve antiderivative problems crucial to science. This sequence combines theory and practice and is the traditional path to upper division mathematics. MTH 222 and 252 may be taken in either order or concurrently. Prerequisite: Calculus I (MPF) and Calculus II.

1. MTH 222 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3); and
2. MTH 252 Calculus III (4); and
3. MTH 347 Differential Equations (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

MUS 1 Performance of Music.

Study and apply music performance in solo and ensemble settings in order to examine and evaluate musical style, emotional and programmatic aspects of composition in performance, the interrelationship of instruments in larger contexts, and the involvement of personal technique, style, and emotional context. Prerequisite: Not for beginning performers. Admission only to students granted "sophomore standing" by the music department after an audition or semester-end jury following enrollment in MUS 142 or 144.

1. Three semesters minimum of private study, including at least one semester at 300-level with a prerequisite of "junior standing" granted by the music department after a semester-end jury following enrollment in MUS 242 or 244. Courses available:
   
   MUS 242, 342 (2)
   MUS 244, 344 (3-4)
   
2. Fours hours minimum of ensemble. No more than two hours per semester may be applied. MUS 106.B Marching Band cannot fulfill this requirement. You are encouraged to be involved in more than one ensemble for the duration of the sequence.
3. Juried half-recital (20 minutes of music minimum) given in your junior or senior year (0). The recital must be a lecture-recital or must have program notes written by you.
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Music.

MUS 2 Music Composition.

Focuses on composing from selected perspectives: (1) strict models of the receding past (early 19th century), (2) traditions in the electronic music of the recent past, (3) conventional forms from the current mass media, and (4) personal models developed by the student. Students study primarily the music of Western culture and write their own compositions. Designed for students already having both experience in performance on an instrument or voice and an understanding of a basic musical language through conventional music theory studies.

1. Choose two from:
   MUS 301 Counterpoint (3), or
   MUS 303 Electronic Music (3), or
   MUS 304 Commercial Applications in Composing/Arranging (3); and
2. MUS 371 Composition (3)
   
   

Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Music.

NSC 1 Naval Science: History of Warfare.

Examines the evolution of strategic principles and the influence of economic, psychological, moral, political, and technological factors on strategic thought. Covers the evolution of warfare from 600 B.C. to present, naval warfare from 1500 to present, and amphibious warfare from 1800 to present. Through literature, you are exposed to differing perspectives, including official records of the event, personal experiences of participants, and post-event analysis by researchers. Engage in a critical analysis of great captains, military organizations, and military theorists of history.

1. NSC 311 The Evolution of Warfare (3); and
2. NSC 202 Seapower and Maritime Affairs Seminar (3); and
3. NSC 411 Amphibious Warfare (3)
   
   

Note: Open to all majors.

NSC 2 War: An Extension of Politics.

Examines world politics, historical role played by the military in the outcome of those politics, and possible political methods to avoid future military action. Explores the complexity of world politics driven by differences in economics, population, culture, and philosophy, and studies the historical outcome of incidents where military action occurred as well as those incidents resolved without military involvement.

1. POL 271 International Politics (MPF) (4), or
   POL 387 Comparative Security Issues (3), or
   HST 219 U.S. Foreign Policy (3), or
   HST 222 U.S. Foreign Policy 1914 - Present (3); and
2. NSC 202 Seapower and Maritime Affairs Seminar (3), or
   NSC 311 The Evolution of Warfare (3), or
   NSC 411 Amphibious Warfare (3); and
3. POL 373 American Foreign Policy (3), or
   POL 374 Comparative Foreign Policies (3), or
   POL 381 Global Governance (3), or
   POL 382 International Law (3), or
   HST 275 20th Century European Diplomatic History (3), or
   HST 360.C Interdisciplinary Special Topics: Alternatives
   to War (4), or
   HST 431 The U.S. Vietnam War (3)
   
   

Note: Majors in the departments of History and Political Science must select a minimum of nine hours outside their department of major.

NSC 3 The Naval Sciences: An Integrated Study of Naval Engineering, Navigation, and Piloting.

Going to sea and surviving for extended periods of time require unique and diverse knowledge in the subject areas. Engages in a critical examination of naval engineering systems, celestial and electronic navigation, and the practice of safely piloting a waterborne vessel.

1. NSC 102 Naval Ship's System (3); and
2. NSC 301 Navigation I (4); and
3. NSC 302 Navigation II (3)
   
   

Note: Open to all majors.

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