May 15, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Literature

  
  
  • LIT 439 Studies in U.S. Minority Literature


    In-depth study of the literature of a specific minority or ethnic group in the U.S., such as African-American, Chicano, etc. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings.
    May be repeated once for credit, if content is different.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: LIT 317  and one 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor


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Modern Languages

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Military Science (Army ROTC)

  
  
  
  
  • MS 118 Military Physical Conditioning


    Designed to prepare Army ROTC students to excel in the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The APFT measures physical endurance in three timed events: two minutes of push-ups, two minutes of sit-ups and the two-mile timed run. Other exercises are included to enhance muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardio respiratory endurance and flexibility. Class is instructed by the Army ROTC Cadre and assisted by the Military Science III Cadets to prepare the MS III’s for the Leadership Development and Assessment Course during the summer of their junior year.
    May be repeated for up to 12 credits. MS 118 for ROTC students. PE 118  for non-ROTC students.
    Credits: 1


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  • MS 211 Military Science II: American Military


    Introduction to Army values, principles of war, problem-solving, troop leading procedures, basic map reading and land navigation techniques, basic movement techniques at the individual, team and squad levels, battle drills, warrior ethos, effective briefings and communications and basic rifle marksmanship. This class includes a familiarization fire with the M16A2 rifle.
    Credits: 2


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  • MS 212 Military Science II: Fundamentals of Military Operations


    Introduction to patrolling, terrain analysis, map reading, land navigation, route planning, team building, leadership styles and traits, effective Army writing and consideration of others. Includes a field-training exercise as an integrated member of a squad.
    Credits: 2


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  • MS 213 Military Science II: Military Operations


    Introduction to operations orders, examination of effective leadership styles, methods and techniques and offensive and defensive operations. This class includes a field training exercise consisting of squad tactics, military operations in an urban terrain, rappelling and paintball competition.
    Credits: 2


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  • MS 305 American Military History


    Prepares ROTC students to employ critical thinking through the study of American military history and the development of the profession of arms. Covers major military engagements from 1865 through the current operating environment. By analyzing these battles, the student will gain an understanding of how the principles of war are applied and how leadership decisions affected the outcome of the battle.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor


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  • MS 311 Military Science III: Adaptive Team Leadership


    Study, practice and evaluate tactical operations related to squad tactical operations. Systematic and specific feedback on leadership attributes and actions. Continue to develop leadership and critical thinking abilities. Study of military leadership, management, theory and dynamics of the military team.
    Lecture and laboratory.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    Corequisite: MS 311L


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  • MS 312 Military Science III: Applied Team Leadership I


    Team leadership challenges building cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations at small unit level. Review aspect of full spectrum operations. Conduct military briefings and develop proficiency in operation orders process.
    Lecture and laboratory.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    Corequisite: MS 312L


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  • MS 313 Military Science III: Applied Team Leadership II


    Exploring, evaluating and developing skills in decision-making, persuading and motivating team members in contemporary operating environment. Evaluated as leaders, in preparation to attend ROTC summer LDAC.
    Lecture and laboratory.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    Corequisite: MS 313L


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  • MS 411 Military Science IV: Adaptive Leadership


    Train, mentor and evaluate underclass cadets. Learn duties and responsibilities of Army staff office and apply processes. Execute and assess battalion training events. Understand and employ risk management process and use soldier fitness program to reduce and manage stress.
    Lecture and laboratory.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    Corequisite: MS 411L


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  • MS 412 Military Science IV: Leadership Ethics


    Learn about special trust proposed by U.S. Constitution, Army values and ethics and how to apply to everyday life and contemporary operating environments. Learn officer’s role in Uniform Code of Military Justice, counseling subordinates, administrative discipline and separations and methods for officer career management.
    Lecture and laboratory.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    Corequisite: MS 412L


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  • MS 413 Military Science IV: Leadership in Complex World


    Explore dynamics of leading soldier’s in full spectrum of operations in contemporary operating environment. Examine differences in customs and courtesies, principles of war and rules of engagement in face of terrorism. Develop and present battle analysis.
    Lecture and laboratory.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    Corequisite: MS 413L


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Mathematics

  
  • MTH 060 Preliminaries to Algebra


    Provides pre-algebraic preparation with a focus on algebraic concepts and processes. Provides a solid background in signed numbers, manipulation of elementary algebraic expressions and equation solving. Applications, graphs, functions, formulas and proper mathematical notation are emphasized throughout the course. Describes concepts using verbal, numerical, graphic and symbolic forms. Credits earned apply for enrollment (eligibility) but do not apply toward a degree; satisfies no university or college requirement. Additional fee applies.
    Credits: 4


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  • MTH 070 Introductory Algebra


    Basics of algebra, including arithmetic of signed numbers, order of operations, problem-solving; linear equations verbally, numerically, graphically and symbolically; linear modeling, regression, inequalities and systems; and an introduction to functions. Explores topics using a graphing calculator as well as traditional approaches. Credits earned apply for enrollment (eligibility) but do not apply toward a degree; satisfies no university or college requirement. Additional fee applies.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: MTH 060  with a grade of C- or better or satisfactory score on WOU’s math placement test


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  • MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra


    Arithmetic of polynomials; quadratic equations verbally, numerically, graphically and symbolically; problem-solving, factoring techniques, graphing linear, exponential, radical and quadratic functions; and solving rational and radical equations. Credits earned apply for enrollment (eligibility) but do not apply toward a degree; satisfies no university or college requirement. Additional fee applies.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: MTH 070  with a grade of C- or better or satisfactory score on WOU’s math placement test


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  • MTH 101 Algebraic Foundations


    Basics of algebra; topics include equation solving, evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions, graphing, problem solving and modeling. Focus on linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical and rational functions. This course serves as a prerequisite for MTH 111 , MTH 211  and MTH 243  and does not count towards General Education credits.
    Three hours of lecture plus two hours of lab.
    Credits: 4


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  • MTH 105 Math in Society


    Use of mathematical problem-solving activities from real-world situations designed to convey the application of mathematics. Emphasis on basic probability and statistics, formulas related to personal finance and methods of problem-solving. Completion of this course does not serve as a prerequisite for any other mathematics course.
    Three hours lecture plus two hours lab.
    Credits: 4
    Foundational Skills: Mathematics


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  • MTH 110 Applied College Mathematics


    Study of rates, proportions and percent in applications; investigation into various types of data and ways to describe, represent and analyze data; and study of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and power families of functions for use in modeling real-world data.
    Credits: 4
    Foundational Skills: Mathematics


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  • MTH 111 College Algebra


    Study of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and power families of functions; representation of these functions symbolically, numerically, graphically and verbally; develop regression and modeling for these function families; use of inverse functions symbolically, numerically, graphically and verbally; and a rudimentary study of complex numbers.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: MTH 095  with a grade of C- or better, or MTH 101  with a grade of C- or better, or satisfactory score on WOU’s math placement test
    Foundational Skills: Mathematics


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  • MTH 211 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I


    Intended for prospective elementary or middle school teachers. Introduction to problem-solving, set theory, whole number operations, number theory and integer operations.
    Three-hour lecture plus two-hour lab.
    Does not apply toward a math major/minor.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: MTH 095  with a grade of C- or better, or MTH 101  with a grade of C- or better, or satisfactory score on WOU’s math placement test
    Foundational Skills: Mathematics
    Note: To meet the General Education Foundations Mathematics requirement complete MTH 211 and MTH 212 .


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  • MTH 212 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II


    Intended for prospective elementary or middle school teachers. Operations with fractions and decimals, percentage, ratio and proportion, real numbers. Introduction to probability and statistics.
    Three-hour lecture plus two-hour laboratory.
    Does not apply toward a math major/minor.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: MTH 211  with a grade of C- or better
    Foundational Skills: Mathematics
    Note: To meet the General Education Foundations Mathematics requirement complete MTH 211  and MTH 212.


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  • MTH 213 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics III


    Intended for prospective elementary or middle school teachers. Introduction to geometric figures, congruence and similarity, measurement (area, perimeter, volume and surface area).
    Three-hour lecture plus two-hour laboratory.
    Does not apply toward a math major/minor.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: MTH 212  with a grade of C- or better


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  • MTH 232 Elements of Discrete Mathematics II


    Topics include study of exponential, logarithmic and discrete functions, analysis of algorithms, sequences and strings, enumeration, matrix algebra and systems of linear equations.
    Three-hour lecture plus one-hour laboratory.
    Does not apply toward a math major/minor.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: MTH 231  with a grade of C or better


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  • MTH 243 Introduction to Probability and Statistics


    Descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous probability models including binomial and normal distributions, sampling distributions; hypothesis testing, point and interval estimation.
    Does not apply toward a math major/minor.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: MTH 095  with a grade of C- or better, or MTH 101  with a grade of C- or better, or satisfactory score on WOU’s placement exam
    Foundational Skills: Mathematics


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  • MTH 392 College Algebra for Elementary and Middle School Teachers


    Enhancement of algebraic skills via problem solving and the visual representation and use of algebraic methods. Integer arrays, algebraic patterns, linear equations, quadratic equations, and graphing.
    Two hours of lecture plus two hours of laboratory.
    Does not apply toward a math major/minor.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: MTH 211  and MTH 212  with a grade of C- or better


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  • MTH 393 Probability & Statistics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers


    Using basic elements of probability and statistics to solve problems involving the organization, description and interpretation of data. Concrete application will be explored. Students may not take both MTH 393 and MTH 493  for their undergraduate program.
    Two hours of lecture plus two hours of laboratory.
    Does not apply toward a math major/minor.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: MTH 211  and MTH 212  with a grade of C- or better


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  • MTH 395 Elementary Integrated Mathematics


    The study of computational skills, geometry, probability and statistics, data collection and number theory in applied problem-solving. Extensive use of group activities, technology and real-world applications are used to gain an understanding of the underlying mathematics and an appreciation of the utility and value of mathematics.
    Two-hour lecture plus two-hour laboratory.
    Does not apply toward a math major/minor.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: MTH 211 , MTH 212  and MTH 213 , all with a grade of C- or better


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  • MTH 398 Discrete Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers


    Explores topics in discrete mathematics including set theory, enumeration and graph theory. Techniques in enumeration include the multiplication rule, combinations and permutations. Topics in graph theory include coloring, the traveling salesman problem and spanning trees.
    Two-hour lecture plus two-hours laboratory.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: MTH 211 , MTH 212  and MTH 213 , all with a grade of C- or better


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