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2021-2022 Westminster College Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Westminster College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Language

  
  • LAN 690 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

Latin

  
  • LAT 101 - Fundamentals of Latin I

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to the Latin language, designed for students who have had less than one year of Latin in high school, or who wish to study Latin as a new language. Although the main emphasis is on the written form of the language, some attention is given to oral Latin and to vocabulary-building, both in Latin and in English.

  
  • LAT 102 - Fundamentals of Latin II

    Semester Hours: 4

    A continuation of the skills and emphases stated for LAT 101 .

    Prerequisite: LAT 101  or at least one year of high school Latin.
  
  • LAT 199 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • LAT 201 - Fundamentals of Latin III

    Semester Hours: 4

    A rapid review of basic Latin morphology and syntax, followed by the study of more complex Latin syntax, reinforced by the reading of adapted Latin prose texts. Meets Foreign Language Intellectual Perspective requirement (FL).

    Prerequisite: LAT 102  or at least two years of high school Latin.
    Intellectual Perspective: FL
  
  • LAT 202 - Introduction to Latin Literature

    Semester Hours: 4

    The reading of short selec-tions from various genres, including both prose and poetry. Prerequisite: LAT 201 or at least three years of high school Latin.

  
  • LAT 299 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • LAT 301 - Latin Composition Skills

    Semester Hours: 4

    Practice both in translating short selections of English prose into idiomatic Latin and in writing original Latin prose, accompanied by a further study of Latin syntax. This course is designed for Latin majors and minors, but is open to other interested and qualified students.

    Prerequisite: LAT 201  or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 351 - Roman Civilization

    Semester Hours: 4

    A survey of the most prominent aspects of imperial Roman civilization, such as political and civic life, social structure, lifestyles of the various social classes, popular entertainments, religion, and education. Although most readings are done in English, students will also read, in either original or adapted Latin, selected texts (both literary and inscriptional) that illustrate various aspects of Roman civilization.

    Prerequisite: LAT 201  or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 399 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • LAT 401 - Pre-Augustan Literature I

    Semester Hours: 4

    The reading of selections from one or more of the following authors of the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C.: Plautus, Terence, Catullus.

    Prerequisite: LAT 201  or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 402 - Pre-Augustan Literature

    Semester Hours: 4

    The reading of selections from one or more of the following authors of the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C.: Cicero, Sallust, Julius Caesar.

    Prerequisite: LAT 201  or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 403 - Literature of the Augustan Age I

    Semester Hours: 4

    The reading of selections from one or more of the following authors of the Augustan Age: Horace, Ovid, Vergil (pastoral lyric).

    Prerequisite: LAT 201  or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 404 - Literature of the Augustan Age II

    Semester Hours: 4

    The reading of selections from Livy and Vergel (the Aeneid).

    Prerequisite: LAT 201  or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 405 - Post-Augustan Literature I

    Semester Hours: 4

    The reading of selections from one or more of the following authors of the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D.: Martial, Juvenal, Petronius.

    Prerequisite: LAT 201  or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 406 - Post-Augustan Literature II

    Semester Hours: 4

    The reading of selections from one or more of the following authors of the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D.: Pliny the Younger, Suetonius, Tacitus.

    Prerequisite: LAT 201  or equivalent.
  
  • LAT 499 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • LAT 590 - Field Experience/Internship

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: at least one Latin course numbered 202 or higher and consent of the instructor and the department chair.
  
  • LAT 601 - Capstone

    Semester Hours: 4

    This course is required of senior Latin majors who are not enrolled in the All-College Honors Program.

  
  • LAT 620 - Independent Study

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Courses designed for advanced Latin students. These involve guided readings in Latin literature and/or an individual research project resulting in a scholarly paper.

    Prerequisite: completion of at least two Latin courses numbered 301 or higher and consent of the department chair.
  
  • LAT 660 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • LAT 670 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • LAT 680 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • LAT 690 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

Law

  
  • LAW 199 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • LAW 299 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • LAW 399 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • LAW 499 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • LAW 590 - Field Experience/Internship

    Semester Hours: 1-4

  
  • LAW 660 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • LAW 670 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • LAW 680 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • LAW 690 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

Material Science Engineering

  
  • MSE 199 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • MSE 211 - Statics and Mechanics of Materials

    Semester Hours: 4

    A study of rigid and deformable bodies in static equilibrium, considering both the external forces that lead to the state of static equilibrium and the internal forces responsible for the deformations of solid bodies.

    Prerequisite: PHY 151 .
    Corequisite: MTH 152 .

    When Offered: Offered Fall Semester, alternate years.

  
  • MSE 221 - Principles of Electrical Engineering

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introductory course covering basic principles and applications of electrical engineering. Topics covered include steady-state and transient analysis of electrical networks, frequency response, op-amps, diodes, and transistors. A laboratory is included.

    Prerequisite: PHY 152 .
    Lab Included: LB
    When Offered: Offered Fall Semester, alternate years.

  
  • MSE 231 - Science and Engineering of Materials

    Semester Hours: 4

    A survey of fundamental concepts and approaches in the study of materials, dealing with atomic structure, mechanical properties, and thermodynamics of materials, along with analysis of specific categories of materials.

    Prerequisite: PHY 151  OR CHE 117 .
    When Offered: Offered Spring Semester, alternate years.

  
  • MSE 241 - Semiconductor Physics

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to the fundamentals of solid state physics as applied to semiconductor materials and devices.

  
  • MSE 299 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • MSE 320 - Solid State Chemistry

    Semester Hours: 4

    A detailed study of the chemistry of solid state materials. In particular, this course will reinforce the concepts of crystal lattices, packing in solids, and bonding in solids. The course will also introduce the concepts of synthesis and characterization of solid materials; the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of solids; defects and nonstoichiometry in solids; mesoporous, microporous, and nanostructured solids; and superconductivity. A research project involving the synthesis and characterization of solids materials will also be part of this course.

    Prerequisite: CHE 180  and MSE 231  (with a C- or higher).
    Cross-Listed: CHE 320 
  
  • MSE 360 - Polymer Chemistry

    Semester Hours: 4

    Synthetic polymers can be found in nearly every facet of human life. The applications of organic polymers have extended from clothing to construction materials and from biomedical devices to drug delivery systems. As a result, nearly 50% of all chemists will work in polymer science in some capacity over their career. This course will educate students on multiple aspects of polymer chemistry from molecular structures to macromolecular properties to bulk applications. Focus of this course will be on nomenclature, procedures for polymer synthesis, and methods of polymer characterization. This course will also discuss polymer processing and current applications of polymeric materials. A weekly three-hour lab is included.

    Prerequisite: CHE 262  or MSE 231  with a grade of C- or better.
    Cross-Listed: CHE 360 
    When Offered: Offered Fall Semester, alternate years.

  
  • MSE 399 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • MSE 499 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • MSE 590 - Field Experience/Internship

    Semester Hours: 1-4

  
  • MSE 601 - Capstone I: Professional Preparation

    Semester Hours: 2

    MSE 601 is designed to help students transition into professionals. This experience includes exploration of careers including graduate and professional schools, creating professional documents, conducting a pilot research project, and preparing a formal research proposal. Prerequisite: MSE 321 and MSE 320 or MSE 360, both with a grade of C- or better. Offered fall semester.

  
  • MSE 602 - Capstone II: Senior Research

    Semester Hours: 2

    Students in this course will complete an independent project that integrates previously learned techniques in materials research. After conducting the project and completing data collection and analysis, the term ends with the preparation of the senior thesis. Pre-requisite: MSE 601 with a grade of C- or better. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MSE 620 - Independent Study

    Semester Hours: 1-4

  
  • MSE 660 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • MSE 670 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • MSE 680 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • MSE 690 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

Mathematics

  
  • MTH 110 - Mathematical Perspectives I

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to quantitative concepts and skills, which enable students to interpret and reason with quantitative information. While each section of the course fulfills the quantitative reasoning requirement, the topics covered may vary from section to section. Meets Quantitative Reasoning Intellectual Perspective requirement (QR).

    Intellectual Perspective: QR
    When Offered: (Offered every semester.)

  
  • MTH 124 - Mathematical Perspectives II

    Semester Hours: 2

    This course continues the development of concepts and skills that will enable students to interpret and reason with quantitative information. This course is only open to education majors and secondary education minors.

    Prerequisite: C- or higher in MTH 110  or MTH 131  or MTH 135  or appropriate advanced placement credit.
    When Offered: (Offered every semester).

  
  • MTH 131 - Applied Calculus

    Semester Hours: 4

    A one-semester study of applications of differential and integral calculus with emphasis on polynomials, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, business and economics applications. This course is for individuals with a good high school background in mathematics. This course does not provide the background for a student to continue on to Calculus II. Not available to students who have credit for MTH 150 , MTH 152 , or MTH 250 . Meets Quantitative Reasoning Intellectual Perspective requirement (QR).

    Intellectual Perspective: QR
    When Offered: (Offered every semester.)

  
  • MTH 135 - Concepts of Statistics

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to the concepts of statistics. Topics include graphical and numerical summaries of data, confidence intervals and significance tests about hypotheses. Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding and interpretation of data and statistics. Not available to students who have credit for ECO 220 , PSY 201 , SSC 251 , BIO 206 . Meets Quantitative Reasoning Intellectual Perspective requirement (QR).

    Intellectual Perspective: QR
    When Offered: (Offered Spring semester.)

  
  • MTH 150 - Calculus I

    Semester Hours: 4

    This course will focus on the fundamentals of differential calculus. Topics considered include functions, limits, continuous functions, differentiation and integration of functions with one real variable, applications of differentiation and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students will be introduced to some basic calculus proofs. This course is suggested for all students who expect to continue for any advanced degree including finance, law, and medicine. Meets Quantitative Reasoning Intellectual Perspective requirement (QR).

    Intellectual Perspective: QR
    When Offered: (Offered every semester.)

  
  • MTH 152 - Calculus II

    Semester Hours: 4

    This course will focus on the fundamentals of integral calculus, including techniques and applications of integration. Other topics include infinite series and introductory topics from differential equations. Meets Quantitative Reasoning Intellectual Perspective requirement (QR).

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 150  or the permission of the instructor.
    Intellectual Perspective: QR
    When Offered: (Offered every semester.)

  
  • MTH 199 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • MTH 241 - Discrete Mathematics

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to discrete mathematics. Topics covered include logic, sets, functions, relations, counting, mathematical induction, recurrence relations, and graphs. The topics are tied together through an emphasis on proof techniques and mathematical writing.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 150  or MTH 131 .
    When Offered: (Offered Fall semester.)

  
  • MTH 250 - Calculus III

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to the calculus of several variables. Topics include the geometry of three-dimensional space, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and vector calculus. Meets Quantitative Reasoning Intellectual Perspective requirement (QR).

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 152 .
    Intellectual Perspective: QR
    When Offered: (Offered Fall semester.)

  
  • MTH 253 - Differential Equations

    Semester Hours: 4

    The study of differential equations and their applications in the natural sciences. Topics include linear differential equations, series solutions, Laplace transformations, systems of equations, an introduction to partial differential equations, boundary value problems and application of differential equations.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 250 .
    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 261 - Linear Algebra

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to matrix algebra and general vector spaces. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrix operations and properties, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, linear transformations, linear independence and span, bases, coordinate systems, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, inner product spaces, and orthogonality.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 250 .
    When Offered: (Offered Spring semester.)

  
  • MTH 299 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • MTH 302 - Probability

    Semester Hours: 2

    An introduction to the mathematics of basic probability theory. Topics include general probability concepts, random variables, and discrete and continuous probability distributions.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 241  and in MTH 250 .
    When Offered: (Offered Spring semester, odd years.)

  
  • MTH 310 - Special Topics: History of Mathematics

    Semester Hours: 4

    This elective course will investigate an area of mathematics outside of the core mathematics curriculum. A description of the topic will be distributed prior to registration.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 241 .
    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 311 - Special Topics: Graph Theory

    Semester Hours: 4

    This elective course will investigate an area of mathematics outside of the core mathematics curriculum. A description of the topic will be distributed prior to registration.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 241 .
    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 312 - Special Topics: Fractals

    Semester Hours: 4

    This elective course will investigate an area of mathematics outside of the core mathematics curriculum. A description of the topic will be distributed prior to registration.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 241 .
    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 316 - Special Topics: Cryptology

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to cryptography and cryptanalysis. In the course, we will study the mathematics behind encryption and decryption. We will explore various techniques used to encrypt plaintext, to decipher intercepted ciphertext, and methods used to increase the security of encryption.

  
  • MTH 321 - Numerical Analysis

    Semester Hours: 4

    This course explores the development of methods to approximate the solutions to differential equations, zeros of functions, solutions to linear systems of equations, as well as analysis of errors involved in using these methods.

    Prerequisite: MTH 250  and CS 151 .
    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 331 - College Geometry

    Semester Hours: 2

    An examination of the axiomatic foundations of non-Euclidean and Euclidean geometry.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 241  and in MTH 250 .
    When Offered: (Offered Spring semester, odd years.)

  
  • MTH 335 - Statistics

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to statistics. Topics include exploratory data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics. Both classical, and bootstrapping and randomization approaches to inferential analysis are taken.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 152  and in MTH 241 .
    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 341 - Operations Research

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to the major mathematical methods of operations research. Included are linear programs and methods of solutions, network flow models, markov chains and game theory.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 261 .
    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 361 - Abstract Algebra

    Semester Hours: 4

    A study of algebraic structures and their properties with an emphasis on mathematical writing and the construction of proofs. Topics include groups, rings, fields, homomorphisms, cosets, and quotients.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in MTH 261  and in MTH 241 .
  
  • MTH 399 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • MTH 431 - Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools

    Semester Hours: 4

    Educational theory, methodologies and instructional models pertaining to the teaching of mathematics on the secondary level, teaching strategies for specific mathematical concepts, recognition and awareness of necessary problem-solving and cognitive skills. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards will be perused and discussed. Much of this will be embedded in the mathematics of geometry. This course is open only to those junior and senior mathematics majors who plan to student teach.

    Prerequisite: MTH 261  and SED 201 or by permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (Offered Fall semester, odd years.)

  
  • MTH 451 - Real Analysis

    Semester Hours: 4

    A study of the analytic properties of real functions and sequences. Topics include set theory, the real number system, limits, continuous functions, differentiation, Riemann integration, sequences, and series.

    Prerequisite: MTH 361 
    When Offered: (Offered spring semester.)

  
  • MTH 481 - Topology

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introductory course covering set theory, continuous mappings, homeomorphisms, connectedness, compactness, metric spaces, product spaces and quotient spaces.

    Corequisite: MTH 361 .

    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 499 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • MTH 590 - Field Experience/Internship

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: MTH 261 , junior or senior standing and consent of department.
  
  • MTH 601 - Capstone

    Semester Hours: 4

    This capstone course, designed for all mathematics majors, offers the opportunity for students to review and integrate their knowledge. The format of the course includes a major presentation.

    Prerequisite: MTH 361 .
    When Offered: (Offered Fall semester.)

  
  • MTH 611 - Advanced Topics: Lie Theory

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    This course will investigate a new topic in mathematics or provide a deeper study of an existing topic in the mathematics curriculum. A description of the topic will be distributed prior to registration.

    Prerequisite: Minimum MTH 261 .
    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 612 - Advanced Topics: Complex Analysis

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    This course will investigate a new topic in mathematics or provide a deeper study of an existing topic in the mathematics curriculum. A description of the topic will be distributed prior to registration.

    Prerequisite: Minimum MTH 261 .
    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 614 - Advanced Topics

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    This course will investigate a new topic in mathematics or provide a deeper study of an existing topic in the mathematics curriculum. A description of the topic will be distributed prior to registration.

    Prerequisite: Minimum MTH 261 .
    When Offered: (Offered on demand.)

  
  • MTH 620 - Independent Study

    Semester Hours: 1-4

  
  • MTH 660 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • MTH 670 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • MTH 680 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • MTH 690 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

Medical Spanish

  
  • SPN 101 - Elementary Medical Spanish I

    Semester Hours: 4

    A course designed for students who have had less than one year of Spanish in high school, or who wish to study Spanish as a new language and wish to focus their language learning on vocabulary and culture that would be beneficial to health care workers. All four basic languages skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - are addressed, with particular emphasis on satisfying immediate communicative needs in the language.

  
  • SPN 102 - Elementary Medical Spanish II

    Semester Hours: 4

    A continuation of the skills and emphases stated for SPN 101 .

    Prerequisite: SPN 101  or consent of instructor.
  
  • SPN 199 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • SPN 201 - Intermediate Medical Spanish I

    Semester Hours: 4

    A continuation of the skills and emphases stated for SPN 102 .

    Prerequisite: SPN 102  or consent of instructor.
    Intellectual Perspective: FL
  
  • SPN 299 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • SPN 399 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • SPN 499 - Experimental Course

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Experimental course.

  
  • SPN 590 - Field Experience/Internship

    Semester Hours: 1-4

  
  • SPN 620 - Independent Study

    Semester Hours: 1-4

  
  • SPN 660 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • SPN 670 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
  
  • SPN 680 - Honors Research

    Semester Hours: 1-4

    Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
 

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