UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE CATALOG
1998-1999
Lebanon Valley College of Pennsylvania
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Profile of Lebanon Valley College 2
Mission of Lebanon Valley College 3
Undergraduate Information
Admissions 4
Continuing Education 5
Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Procedures 7
Degrees 7
Graduation Requirements 8
Non-traditional Credit 13
Grading System 14
Undergraduate Academic Programs 18
General Education 18
Cooperative Programs 21
Pre-Professional Programs 23
Individualized Major 23
Internships 23
Independent Study 24
Tutorial Study 24
Special Topics Courses 25
Study Abroad 25
Undergraduate Departments 29
Graduate Academic Programs 130
Directory 141
Board of Trustees 141
Administration 145
Faculty 152
Support Staff 165
Awards 166
Accreditation 167
Campus Map 168
Phone Numbers 171
1998 - 1999 Academic Calendar 172
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LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE
Founded: 1866, as a private coeducational institution on the site of the Annville Academy. Became a four-year institution by 1883 as the lower grades were phased out.
Curriculum: a four-year program of study in the liberal arts with an academic year comprised of fall and spring semesters and an optional summer term.
Degrees granted: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science Education.
Major Helds of study: accounting, actuarial science, American studies, applied computer science, biochemistry, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, elemen- tary education, English, French, German, health care management, historical communications, history, hotel management, international business, mathematics, medical technology, music, music education, music technology, philosophy, physics, political science, psychobiology, psychology, religion, sociology, Spanish.
Special programs: military science (ROTC), secondary education certification;//! coopera- tion with Thomas Jefferson University: cytotechnology, cytogenetics, diagnostic imaging, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy ;m cooperation with The Pennsylvania State University, Case Western Reserve University, and Widener University: engineering; in cooperation with Duke University: forestry, environmental sciences; in cooperation with approved hospitals: medical technology.
Special options: departmental honors, double majors, independent study, individualized majors, internships, tutorial study, study abroad, Washington semester program.
Number of faculty: 77; of the permanent faculty 81 percent have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.
Student-faculty ratio: 16:1, with an average class size of 20.
Location: Annville, founded in 1799, is a small town of approximately 5,000 people located in south central Pennsylvania. Driving times: Hershey, 10 minutes; Harrisburg, 1/2 hour; Baltimore, 2 hours; Philadelphia, 2 hours; New York, 3 hours; Washington, D.C., 3 hours.
Size of campus: 30 buildings. The library contains over 175,000 catalog items, and the college provides students with access to 200 personal computers. The sports center is nationally recognized for its water fitness program.
Residence halls: Fourteen residence halls housing 933 students in male, female, coed and apartment style facilities.
Student enrollment: 1182 full-time undergraduate students, with 535 part-time under- graduates and 221 graduate students.
Student financial aid: approximately 88 percent receive financial aid in the form of grants. Total financial aid in the form of LVC grant and academic scholarships for 1997-98 was $7,174,050. The average grant and scholarship totaled $6,782.
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THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE
Lebanon Valley is a small, private, liberal arts college. Its mission arises directly from its historical traditions and a relationship with the United Methodist Church.
The College's aim is to enable our students to become people of broad vision, capable of making informed decisions, and prepared for a life of service to others. To that end we seek to provide an education that helps students to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to live and work in a changing, diverse, and fragile world.
Through both curricular and co-curricular activities we endeavor to acquaint our students with humanity's most significant ideas and accomplishments, to develop their abilities to think logically and communicate clearly, to give them practice in precise analysis and effective performance, and to enhance their sensitivity to and appreciation of differences among human beings.
Lebanon Valley College aspires to pursue this mission within a community in which caring and concern for others is a core value. We value strong and nurturing faculty interacting closely with students; encourage individual student development; and affirm the interrelat- edness of liberal learning and the ideal of vocation. We regard the cultivation of wisdom, that is the capacity of judging rightly in manners of life and conduct, and a life-long love of learning as the ultimate rewards of the educational experience.
The motto of the college is,
'You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free " (John 8:32).
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UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION
Admission For Full Time Students
High School Preparation
All admission candidates should have completed 16 credit units and graduated from an accredited secondary school, or present an equivalency certificate (G.E.D.). Of the 16 units, 4 should be in English, 2 in foreign language, 2 in mathematics, 1 in science and 1 in social studies.
Application Procedure
A candidate for admission to Lebanon Valley College must submit a completed applica- tion form with the required application fee, Scholastic Aptitude or American College Test results and an official transcript of high school grades. Students planning to transfer to Lebanon Valley must submit official transcripts of completed college or university work.
All candidates are encouraged to visit campus for a personal interview. Applicants for admission into music, music education or music technology programs are required to audition on campus; audition applications are available from the Admission Office. For further information contact:
Admission Office
Lebanon Valley College
101 North College Avenue
Annville,PA 17003-0501
Phone: (7 1 7) 867-6 1 8 1 or (800) 445-6 181
FAX: (111) S61 -6026
Internet: http://www.lvc.edu *
E-mail: admiss@lvc.edu
Student Finances
Payment for tuition, room, board, and other charges is due by a published deadline prior to the beginning of each semester. Students failing to meet this deadline will be required to make special arrangements with the Business Office before their course registrations will be processed. Questions about student finances should be addressed to the Business Office.
Refund Policy
Full-time students withdrawing from the school will receive a refund prorated according to the following schedule:
Time Period Refund
During the first week of classes 100%
During the second week of classes 90%
During the third and fourth week of classes 50%
During the fifth through eighth week of classes 25%
After the eighth week of classes NO REFUND Comprehensive Fee: non-refundable Room charges: non-refundable Board charges: prorated refund
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A $100 Administrative Fee will be assessed for withdrawals after the first week of class. Part-time students should consult the refund schedule published by the Continuing Education Office.
Refund Policy During First Semester
A student who is attending Lebanon Valley College for the first time will receive a refund according to the federal policy estabhshed by the Higher Education Amendments of 1992. The pro-rata refund policy applies to new students whose date of withdraw is within the first 60 percent of the semester for which the student has been billed. This refund policy allows for a refund of tuition, fees, room and board for the portion of the semester for which the student has been charged that remains in this period but for which the student will not be enrolled. A copy of the federal pro-rata refund policy is on file in the Financial Aid Office.
Alternative Payment Plan
Lebanon Valley College offers a payment plan for those families who, after exploring other options, prefer to spread payments over a 10-month period. An agent has been appointed to process deferred payment applications:
Academic Management Services
OneAMS Place P.O. Box 991 Swansea, MA 02777-0991 PAone.- 1-800-635-0120
The college has no financial interest in either of these plans and offers them as a convenience to students and parents.
Continuing Education Office
Students may enroll part-time at Lebanon Valley College through Continuing Education. Students are considered part-time if they are enrolled for 0 - 11 credit hours per semester.
The Continuing Education Office offers credit programs on four levels: certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and diploma. Certificates are starter programs that approximate the beginning of a four-year college experience, ideal spring-boards from which to go on for an associate or bachelor' s degree. Diploma programs are intended for persons who have already been awarded a bachelor's degree in one discipline and desire to study another discipline in some depth.
A second bachelor' s degree may be awarded to adult students who already have received a bachelor of arts or sciences from Lebanon Valley or another accredited college or university. In such cases, students must only complete the major requirements for the second degree or a minimum of 30 credits, whichever is greater.
Courses taught through Continuing Education are offered during evenings, weekend and summer sessions on the main campus in Annville and through our Lancaster Center on the Franklin & Marshall College Campus. The Continuing Education Office publishes course schedules for the fall, spring and summer sessions. To obtain copies of course schedules or get detailed information on all academic programs for adults call 7 1 7-867-62 1 3 in Annville or 717-399^419 in Lancaster or write Continuing Education Office, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA 17003-0501.
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A candidate for admission to any of Lebanon Valley College's Continuing Education degree programs must submit a completed application form with the required application fee. An official high school transcript is required if students have less than 24 semester hours of transferable college credits. Students planning to transfer to Lebanon Valley must submit official transcripts of any completed college or university courses. Official transcripts relating to military or business courses also may prove to be useful. Although students may begin taking classes before they have been accepted, they must speak with a counselor before registering for courses. To arrange an admission interview with a counselor call 717-867- 6213 in Annville or 717-399-4419 in Lancaster. Decisions on all adult student applications usually are made within one month after the last required transcript is received.
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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Attendance at Lebanon Valley College is a privilege, not a right. To provide the necessary atmosphere in which teaching and learning can occur, the college expects that the conduct of all campus citizens will conform to accepted standards. The college has the right to require the withdrawal of any student whose actions are inimical to the purposes of the institution. The following academic regulations are announcements and do not constitute a contract between the student and the college. The college reserves the right to change these regulations and procedures as it deems necessary for the accomplishment of its purposes, but wherever possible, a student will proceed to graduation under the regulations in effect at the time of his/ her entrance at the college.
Degrees
Baccalaureate Degrees
Lebanon Valley College confers five baccalaureate degrees. Bachelor of Arts for students completing requirements in the following major programs: American studies, economics, English, French, German, historical communications, history, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, Spanish and certain individualized majors.
Bachelor of Science for students completing requirements in the following major programs: accounting, actuarial science, biochemistry, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer information systems, computer science, cooperative engineering, cooperative forestry, elementary education, health care management, hotel management, international business, mathematics, music education, physics, psychobiology, and certain individualized majors. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, and Bachelor of Music: Emphasis in Music Recording Technology for students completing requirements for the appropriate major program.
Associate Degrees
Through the Continuing Education Office part-time students may earn the Associate of Science degree in accounting, general studies or business administration, or the Associate of Arts degree in general studies.
Privacy of Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law which provides students the right to review their academic records, the right to challenge the contents of their records, and the right to confidentiality of their records.
The Buckley Amendment allows the disclosure of basic directory data and, in the case of athletes, extends that information to relevant personal data and accomplishments. The College Relations Office uses permissible information from students' records to report on social and academic accomplishments.
Annually, Lebanon Valley College informs students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1 974, as amended. This Act, with which the institution intends to comply fully, was designated to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of
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inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA) concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the act.
Local policy explains in detail the procedures to be used by the institution for compliance with the provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy can be found in the following offices: Office of the Registrar, Office of Student Services and Office of the Dean of the Faculty. The policy is also printed in the Faculty Advising Handbook. The offices mentioned also maintain a Directory of Records which lists all education records maintained on students by this institution.
Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the Registrar's Office.
Credit Hours
A credit hour is the unit to measure academic progress. Each course has a credit designation approximately equal to the number of hours to be spent in class each week. A course requiring three hours of class attendance each week will carry three credit hours. Credit for laboratories is generally awarded at one-half the regular rate.
Graduation Requirements
Candidates for a baccalaureate degree shall complete successfully 120 credit hours including the requirements for the general education program (see page 18), and the requirements for majors and minors as appropriate. Credit hours are accumulated in three separate categories: general education requirements, major requirements, and electives.
In addition, candidates shall complete successfully two units of physical education selected from a list of approved activities. Students shall not satisfy the physical education requirement by taking the same activity unit twice. Students shall have a maximum of one physical education unit waived for successful completion of any of the following: one season of a varsity sport, one semester of marching band, or one semester of military science. Continuing education students are exempt from the physical education requirement.
Candidates for an associate's degree must accumulate at least 60 credit hours including the course work appropriate to their major program. Fifteen of the last 1 8 credit hours toward the degree must be in residence.
Candidates for a degree must obtain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a major grade point average of 2.00.
The general education program is that part of the curriculum that is shared by all students in all majors. The required courses reflect 54-56 credit hours.
The major programs each require at least 24 credit hours of course work.
Electives are those courses selected by the student that reflect neither major nor general education requirements.
Candidates for the bachelor's degrees must also take in residence 30 credit hours of the 36 taken immediately prior to graduation. Course work taken in all of the college' s programs qualify as work done in residence.
Advising Program
Each student has a faculty adviser whose role is to counsel about registration procedures, course selections, academic requirements, and regulations. The student is required to obtain
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the adviser's counsel and approval before registration, withdrawal, election of pass/fail option, and/or change in credit/audit status.
Arrangement of Schedules
Each student arranges a semester program of courses in consultation with, and by approval of, his or her faculty adviser. Students already in attendance do this during registration periods. New students accomplish this on orientation days.
Limit of Hours
To be classified as full time, a student must take at least 12 credit hours in a semester. Seventeen credit hours is the maximum permitted without approval from the student's adviser and permission of the registrar. Audited courses are counted in determining the course load, but music organizations are not. To be permitted to take more than 17 credits the student should have a cumulative grade point average of 3 .0 or higher, or be a senior. Students shall pay the prevailing tuition rate for each credit hour beyond 17 (not counting music organizations).
Class Standing
Students are classified academically at the beginning of each year. Membership in the sophomore, junior or senior classes is granted to students who have earned a minimum of 28, 56, or 84 credit hours respectively.
Transfer Credit
A student applying for advanced standing after having attended another accredited institution shall send an official transcript to the dean of admission. If requested, the student must provide copies of the appropriate catalogs for the years of attendance at the other institution or institutions.
Credits are accepted for transfer provided the grades are C- ( 1 .67) or better and the work is equivalent or similar to work offered at Lebanon Valley College. Grades thus transferred count for credit hours only, not for quality points.
A candidate for admission holding an associate degree from a regionally accredited college can be admitted with full acceptance of course work at the previously attended institution. Course work in the major field, however, for which the applicant has received a D shall not be counted toward fulfilling the major requirement.
Because Lebanon Valley College is a liberal arts institution, consideration of full acceptance of the associate degree will be granted with the understanding that the candidate has followed a basic course of study compatible with the curriculum and academic programs of the college and has been enrolled in a transfer program. A total of 60 credits will be accepted for an associate degree and 57 credits for a diploma program. A maximum of 90 credit hours will be accepted toward a baccalaureate degree.
In most instances the applicant may be expected to complete the baccalaureate degree within two years. However, when the requirements of a particular major field or the nature of the previous study demand additional work beyond two years, the applicant will normally be notified at the time of admission.
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Discontinuance of Courses
The college reserves the right to withdraw or discontinue any course.
Registration and Preregistration
Students are required to register for courses on designated days of each semester. Preference is given to upperclass students in the preregistration process to ensure registration in courses required for their major fields of study. Students who register later than the designated times shall be charged a fee. Students desiring to register later than one week after the opening of the semester will be admitted only by special permission of the registrar.
On entering Lebanon Valley College students indicate that they are open or that they have a particular intended major. Students may make a formal declaration of major during the second semester of their freshmen year, and must make a formal declaration by the time they have completed 60 credit hours.
Change of Registration
Change of registration, including pass/fail elections, changes of course hours credit, changes from credit to audit and vice versa, must be approved by signature of the adviser. In most instances, registration for a course shall not be permitted after the course has been in session for one full week. With the permission of the adviser, a student may withdraw from a course during the first ten (10) weeks of the semester. However, first semester freshmen may withdraw from a course at any time through the last day of semester classes with permission of the adviser. A fee is charged for every change of course made at the student' s request after Add/Drop Day.
Auditing Courses
Students may register to audit courses with the approval of their academic adviser. Audited courses are counted in considering the course load relative to the hmit of hours which may result in an overload charge. No grade or credit is given for an audited course, but the registrar will record the audit on the transcript if the student attends regularly. A change of registration from credit to audit or from audit to credit must be accomplished by the end of the tenth week of semester classes.
Pass/Fail
After attaining sophomore standing (28 credit hours) a student may elect to take up to two courses per semester and one per summer session on pass/fail basis; however, only six such courses can be counted toward graduation requirements. No courses elected by students to be taken pass/fail may be used to meet the requirements of the general education program, the major(s), the minor(s), and secondary education certification. A student may select or cancel a pass/fail registration any time during the first 10 weeks of a semester. Passing with honors will be designated by the grade PH indicating that a grade of B+ or higher was earned.
Repetition of Courses
A student may repeat as often as desired, for a higher grade, a previously taken course, subject to the following provisions: the course must have been taken in courses staffed by the college at the Annville campus or one of the satellite sites. Semester hours credit are given only
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once. The grade received each time taken is computed in the semester grade point average. Each semester grade report will show hours credit each time passed, but the total hours toward a degree will be equal only to the semester hours credit for the course. For a course previously passed P/F, the grade received in the subsequent registration for regular grade is the "higher grade." Each grade received remains on the permanent record and a notation is made thereon that the course has been repeated.
Concurrent Courses
A student enrolled for a degree at Lebanon Valley College may not carry courses concurrently at any other institution without prior consent of his or her adviser and the registrar.
External Summer Courses
A student registered at Lebanon Valley College may not obtain credit for the courses taken during the summer at another college, unless such courses have prior approval of his or her adviser and the registrar.
Attendance Policy
Each student is responsible for knowing and meeting all requirements for each course, including regular class attendance. At the opening of each semester the instructors shall clearly inform students of class attendance regulations. Violations of those regulations shall make the student liable to receive a grade of F in the course. Upon the recommendation of the instructor and the approval of the registrar a grade of W will be assigned during the first 10 weeks of the semester, and an F will be assigned after that date.
Excused absences do not absolve students from the necessity of fulfilling all course requirements.
In-Absentia
The college treats students in domestic or foreign study programs and in the Washington Semester Program as students-in-absentia. Any student who studies for a semester or academic year at another institution but with the intent of returning to the college is considered a matriculated student. A student desiring in-absentia status should complete the form in the registrar' s office and secure the approval of the adviser, the registrar and the dean of international programs. Students will receive information on registration and room sign- up after they notify the registrar of their address abroad or in the United States.
Leave of Absence
For reasons of health or in other compelling circumstances students may request a voluntary leave from the college for one or two semesters. A student desiring such a leave should complete the form available from the registrar and secure the approval of the vice president and dean of the faculty. Students on leave are regarded as continuing students and retain their status for registration or room sign-up. Students on leave will receive information on those procedures and will be asked to verify their return. The college reserves the right to require a leave of absence for medical reasons at any time it is deemed reasonably necessary to protect the student, other students, members of the college community, or the interests of
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the college itself. Before a student returns from a medical leave of absence, a clearance interview with one of the counseling psychologists, the dean of students or the vice president and dean of the faculty as well as additional documentation may be required.
Withdrawal from College and Readmission
To withdraw from college a student must complete an official withdrawal form obtained from the registrar. Continuing education students must complete an official withdrawal form obtained from the director of continuing education. Readmission of a student requires written permission from the vice president and dean of the faculty.
Second Bachelor's Degrees
A person who has earned a bachelor's degree from Lebanon Valley College or another accredited college or university may earn a second bachelor's degree by meeting the following requirements:
1 . A minimum of 30 additional undergraduate credits must be completed successfully at Lebanon Valley.
2. All graduation requirements for the major of the second degree must be met satisfac- torily.
3. Course work completed successfully as part of the first degree program may be used to satisfy the graduation requirements of the second major.
4. No course already taken in the first degree program may be repeated in the second degree program.
5. No more than three credits from student teaching (SED 440, ELM 440 and MSC 44 1 ) may be counted toward a second degree.
6. Graduates from other accredited colleges or universities shall not be required to meet any Lebanon Valley general education requirements.
7. No courses in the second degree program may be met satisfactorily through such non- traditional means as challenge examinations, CLEP, or credit for life experience.
8. No more than three credits from internships may be counted toward a second degree.
9. No courses in the second degree program may be taken Pass/Fail.
Undergraduate Non-Traditional Credit
Lebanon Valley College recognizes the ability of highly motivated students to master specific areas of study on their own initiative and provides programs to allow these students the opportunity to gain credit. Any matriculated student may earn a maximum of 30 credits toward a bachelor' s degree or a maximum of 1 5 credits toward an associate' s degree through non-traditional means (challenge exams, advanced placement, CLEP, and credit for life experience). All non-traditional means of examination are graded satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). An unsatisfactory grade on any non-traditional examination will not be recorded on the permanent record.
Challenge Exam Policy
Many LVC courses can be challenged for credit by examination. Full-time students should request challenge examinations through their academic advisors. Part-time students and those students enrolled through continuing education should make application for challenge
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exams through the continuing education office. All requests must be approved by the registrar and the chairperson of the department in which the course is listed.
Challenge exams are considered to be comprehensive examinations in the subject area. The grading criteria for challenge exams will be determined by each department. The exact nature of the examination will be determined by the faculty member and chairperson of the department involved and may include any means of evaluation normally employed by the department. There is a fee for preparation and grading of each challenge exam, and it is charged without regard to the test results.
Challenge exams may not be taken by students who have received any grade in a course equivalent to or more advanced than the course for which the student is requesting credit by examination. Challenge exams may not be used for the purpose of acquiring credit for a course previously failed. Practicums, internships, seminars, research courses, independent study, writing intensive courses, and courses with laboratory components are normally not subject to credit by examination. Individual departments may have additional criteria regarding challenge exams. Consult the chairperson of the department in which the course is listed for specific information.
Advanced Placement Policy
Advanced placement with credit in appropriate courses will be granted to entering students who make scores of 4 or 5 on College Board Advanced Placement examinations. For scores of 3, final determination is made by the appropriate department.
Advanced Placement without credit may be granted on the basis of the Achievement Tests of the College Board examinations or such other proficiency tests as may be determined appropriate by the registrar and by the chairperson of the department.
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Policy
Credit shall be granted to those students who score well on CLEP examinations that are approved by the college. To receive credit, a student must score above the 50th percentile on the objective section and above a C, as determined by the appropriate academic department for general and subject examinations. The English composition essay is required with a minimum score of 480 and at the 80th percentile for this CLEP examination.
A maximum of six credits shall be awarded for each examination; of these credits, only three may be applied to the general education requirements in the appropriate area. Credit shall be granted only to students who have matriculated at Lebanon Valley College. Normally, requests for CLEP credit must be approved by the registrar before the student has completed 30 credits.
Credit for Life Experience Policy
Lebanon Valley College provides for the awarding of undergraduate academic credit for knowledge acquired through non-academic experience in subjects in the college curriculum. The experience should have a direct relation to the material taught in a course in the college curriculum and should extend over a sufficient period to provide substantive knowledge in the relevant area. Matriculated students who believe they qualify for such credit may petition the appropriate department through their academic advisers. Students enrolled in the continuing education program must petition through the continuing education office. This petition must:
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(1) detail the relevant experience in question
(2) provide appropriate supporting evidence
(3) note the equivalent college course by department and number
(4) state the number of credit hours sought.
The appropriate department will consult with the academic adviser or the continuing education office to determine the best means (interview, examination, portfolio, etc.) for evaluating the experience.
Approval of experiential credit for full-time students must be made in writing over the signatures of the academic adviser, the appropriate department chairperson, and the vice president and dean of the faculty. Approval of experiential credit for students enrolled through the continuing education program must be made in writing over the signatures of the director of continuing education, the appropriate department chairperson, and the vice president and dean of the faculty.
Experiential credit cannot exceed six credit hours in one academic year and cannot exceed a maximum of twelve credit hours in the degree program.
Grading Systems and Grade Point Averages
Student work is graded A (excellent), B (good), C (satisfactory), D (requirements and standards met a minimum level), F (course requirements not met). For each credit hour in a course, students receive the following quality points:
|
A |
4.00 |
|
A- |
3.67 |
|
B+ |
3.33 |
|
B |
3.00 |
|
B- |
2.67 |
|
C+ |
2.33 |
|
C |
2.00 |
|
C- |
1.67 |
|
D+ |
1.33 |
|
D |
1.00 |
|
D- |
.67 |
|
F |
.00 |
F carries no credit or quality points, but grades of F are used in calculating the grade point averages. The cumulative grade point average is calculated by dividing the quality points by the credit hours completed.
Candidates for a degree must obtain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00, and a major grade point average of 2.00.
Continuing education degree candidates admitted before July 1, 1989 must meet gradu- ation requirements by earning a cumulative grade point average of 1.75. All students and continuing education candidates admitted after July 1, 1989 must meet graduation require- ments by earning a grade point average of 2.00. All students must have a 2.00 grade point average in their major, any second major, and any minor.
A student may not take a course that has a prerequisite course he/she has failed.
In addition to the above grades, the symbols I and W are used. I indicates that the work is incomplete (certain required work postponed by the student for substantial reason with the prior consent of the instructor), but otherwise satisfactory. This work must be completed within the first eight weeks of the next semester, or the I will be changed to an F. Appeals for an extension of time must be presented to the registrar by the first week of the next semester. W indicates withdrawal from a course through the tenth week of semester classes, except for first-semester freshmen who may withdraw through the last day of the semester. For physical education a grade of either S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory) is recorded.
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Once a grade has been recorded it may not be changed without the approval of the instructor and the registrar. Students who feel the grade may be inaccurate should contact the instructor at once, but in no case later than the end of the semester following the course in question.
Grades are sent to the parents and/or guardians of full-time students who meet the Internal Revenue Service regulations for dependent status. Independent full-time students must notify the registrar and provide adequate documentation of their status.
Academic and Graduation Honors
The Dean 's List
Students achieving a 3.40 or higher grade point average while carrying at least 12 credit hours for grade shall be named to the Dean's List at the end of each semester.
Continuing education students shall be named to the Continuing Education Dean's List by meeting the following terms:
(1) must be matriculated in certificate, degree or teacher certification programs
(2) must be enrolled for at least six credit hours
(3) must achieve a minimum semester grade point average of 3.40.
Graduation Honors
After completing a minimum of 60 calculated credit hours of residence work a student may qualify for graduation honors. The honors to be conferred are Summa Cum Laude for grade point averages of 3.75 - 4.0, Magna Cum Laude for grade point averages of 3.60 - 3.74, and Cum Laude for grade point averages of 3.40 - 3.59.
Departmental Honors
All major programs provide the opportunity for departmental honors work during the junior and senior years. For specific information, interested students should contact the appropriate department chairperson. The minimal requirements for departmental honors are a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, both at the time of application and the time of graduation; a written thesis; an oral presentation; and approval by a majority vote of the full-time members of the department. This project is undertaken on a subject of the student's own choosing under the supervision of a faculty adviser. Opportunity also exists to do creative work. A maximum of nine hours credit may be earned in departmental honors.
Phi Alpha Epsilon
Students graduating with grade point averages of 3 .50 or higher are eligible for induction into Phi Alpha Epsilon, provided they have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours of residence work.
Academic Dishonesty
Students are expected to uphold the principles of academic honesty. Academic dishonesty shall not be tolerated. Once action has been taken on a matter of academic dishonesty, the student forfeits the right to withdraw from the course.
For the first academic dishonesty offense, no action shall be taken beyond failure from the course, at the option of the faculty member. A letter of warning shall be sent to the student by the vice president and dean of the faculty, explaining the policy regarding further offenses, and the right of appeal.
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For a second offense, failure in the course is mandatory, and the dean shall so inform the faculty member(s) involved. Additionally, the vice president and dean of the faculty has the authority to take further action, up to and including expulsion from the college.
For a third offense, failure in the course and expulsion from the college are mandatory.
The vice president and dean of the faculty has the authority to make a determination of whether actions or reasonable suspicions of actions by a student constitute academic dishonesty "offenses" as above.
Information related to academic dishonesty offenses must be passed by the faculty member to the vice president and dean of the faculty. The dean shall retain the information for at least as long as the student involved is enrolled at the college. Information and evidence concerning academic dishonesty are the property of the college.
All actions against a student for academic dishonesty offenses can be appealed to the vice president and dean of the faculty, who will serve as final arbiter.
Probation and Suspension
Students can be placed on academic probation, suspended or dismissed if their academic standing fails to come up to the grade point average shown in the following table:
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Semester |
Suspension or |
|
|
Hours |
Probation |
Dismissal |
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1-18 |
1.50 |
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19-36 |
1.60 |
1 .50 cumulative |
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37-54 |
1.70 |
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55-72 |
1.80 |
1 .70 cumulative |
|
73-90 |
1.90 |
|
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91 or more |
2.00 |
1.90 cumulative |
A student placed on academic probation is notified of such status by the vice president and dean of the faculty and informed of the college regulations governing probationers. Students on probation are expected to regulate their work and their time in a most determined effort to bring their performances up to the required standard. A student on probation who desires to begin a new activity or continue in an activity already begun, shall submit an appeal to the vice president and dean of the faculty. After consultation with the student' s major adviser and parents, the vice president and dean of the faculty will render a binding decision.
A student suspended for academic reasons normally is not eligible for reinstatement for one semester. A student seeking reinstatement must petition in writing to the vice president and dean of the faculty.
A student twice suspended shall be considered for readmission only after completing appropriate academic work at an accredited college.
Veterans' Services
Veterans who are eligible to receive educational benefits must report their enrollment to the registrar after they register for each semester or summer session. The registrar will then submit certification to the Veterans Administration.
Veterans who are attending Lebanon Valley College for the first time must complete the appropriate forms in the registrar's office before certification will be sent to the Veterans Administration.
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Students eligible for veterans benefits who remain on academic probation for two consecutive semesters must be reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans with questions about the college or their status with the college should contact the registrar.
Servicemember's Opportunity Colleges
Lebanon Valley College has been designated as an institutional member of Servicemember' s Opportunity Colleges (SOC), a group of over 400 colleges providing post secondary education to members throughout the world. As an SOC member, Lebanon Valley College recognizes the unique nature of the military life-style and has committed itself to easing the transfer of relevant course credits, providing flexible residency requirements, and crediting learning from appropriate military training and experiences.
Teacher Certification for Non-Matriculated Students
Lebanon Valley College offers teacher certification to a variety of special students: students with degrees from other colleges, or teachers seeking certification in other fields, or Lebanon Valley College alumni seeking certification for the first time. All students must present official transcripts of college work or their previous teacher certification to the registrar. The education department, the registrar and the appropriate academic department shall evaluate the record and recommend the appropriate course of action. A fee shall be charged for this service.
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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
General Education Program
Through the General Education Program the college most directly expresses its commit- ment to the ideal of liberal education that underlies its statement of purpose. The program has four components: communications, liberal studies, foreign studies and disciplinary perspec- tives. This program seeks to prepare graduates who are broadly competent, skilled in communication, capable of analysis and interpretation, tolerant and able to continue to learn in a rapidly changing world.
The General Education Program aims to help students:
• strengthen their capacities for critical thinking and rational analysis;
• practice clear and effective communication;
• learn methods essential for study and research;
• develop breadth through fundamental studies in basic liberal arts disciplines;
• improve their ability to make informed aesthetic and moral assessments;
• understand and appreciate cultures and traditions different from their own;
• integrate different ways of learning and understanding.
The program consists of coursework in the following four areas:
Communications. 15 credit hours.
English Communications (2 courses) Writing Requirement (3 courses) Electronic Information Proficiency
This component recognizes the central role communication plays in learning and in life. Courses teach the principles of clear and effective communication and provide opportunities to practice and refine them throughout a student's college career.
English Communications. Courses teach the elements of English composition and the related skills of speaking, reading, listening, word processing, and bibliographic access through database searching. Requirement: ENG 111/112.
Writing Requirement. In addition to English Communications, students must complete three courses designated Writing Intensive preferably one each during the sophomore, junior and senior years. Along with course content, faculty will also teach writing in these courses and will make evaluation of writing quality an important factor in the course grade. Requirement: Three courses from an approved list.
Approved: BIO 307, 312, 322; BUS 230, 420, 425, 480, 485; CHM 222, 321, 322; ECN 312, 321, 332;ELM361;ENG213,221, 222, 225,226,310,315,330,341, 342, 350, 360; FRN 4 1 0, 420, 430, 440, 450; GMN 400-4 1 9, 460; HIS 205, 206, 207, 225, 226, 227, 253, 261, 262, 325, 326; LSP 350; MRT 371, 372; MSC 201, 334;PHL215,220,300, 301-335, 336,337,349;PHY328;PSC220, 350; PSY 210,321, 335, 343,443;REL311, 312,322, 337;SOC 322,324,331,333,362, 382; SPA 3 10, 410, 420, 430, 440, 450, 460.
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Electronic Information Proficiency. There is no specific computer course requirement. Courses in the General Education Program will build on the base established in English Communications to include other computer applications and modes of information access and retrieval as appropriate.
Liberal Studies. 27-29 credit hours.
Three courses in each group with at least one course from each area. Group I Group II Group III
History Natural Science Literature and Fine Art
Social Science Mathematics Religion and Philosophy
Courses in this component provide breadth by introducing fundamental concepts, methods, and content in disciplines essential to a liberal education.
Requirement: Three courses from each group with at least one from each area.
Group I Area 1: History. Courses acquaint students with historical methodology and with some of the principal developments in European and American history. Approved: AMS 111; HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 125, 126,291,311.
Area 2: Social Science. Courses establish and explore patterns of human culture and social organization including international aspects of the world by examining the relationships among individuals and the structures and processes of societies. They draw on the theories and methodological approaches used in the social sciences and prepare students to evaluate, integrate, and communicate information and issues related to human behavior. Approved: ECN 100, 101; PSC 111, 112, 130, 160; PSY 100; SOC 110, 120, 391.
Group II Area 3: Natural Science. Courses present findings, concepts, and theories of science, develop an understanding of scientific methods of inquiry, engage students directly in the practice of science, and prepare them to understand the relationship between science and technology.
Approved: BIO 101, 102, 103, 111, 112;CHM 100, 111/113, 112/1 14; PHY 100, 103, 104, 111, 112; PSY 210; SCI 100.
Area 4: Mathematics.Courses introduce pivotal mathematical ideas, abstract mathematical constructs, and mathematical applications. They make students aware of the powers and limitations of mathematics and emphasize the role of mathematics in our society. Approved: MAS 100, 111, 112, 150, 161, 162, 170, 270.
Group III Area 5: Literature and Fine Art.Courses acquaint students with significant works of artistic expression and with their historical and cultural contexts. They help them analyze and appreciate works of art, music, and literature and seek both to extend their aesthetic experience and enhance the quality of their critical judgment.
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Approved: ART 1 10, 201, 203, 207, 391; ENG 120, 221, 222, 227, 228, 229, 391; GMN 460; MSC 100, 200, 201, 342.
Area 6: Religion and Philosophy. Courses introduce major religious or philosophical perspectives, the critical study of value judgments, and the understanding that all judgments and value systems are grounded in particular world views. Students are encouraged to examine their own moral commitments as they develop an awareness of and tolerance for other value systems. Approved: PHL 1 10, 130, 140, 160; REL 1 10, 120, 130, 160.
Foreign Studies. Nine credit hours. Two courses in a foreign language. One course from a list approved for this component.
This component responds to a contemporary world in which communication, travel and trade increasingly juxtapose cultures, values and ideas. Courses help students understand, interpret, and appreciate cultural, social, moral, economic and political systems different from their own.
Foreign Language. By learning another language students see the world from a perspective essentially apart from their native tongue and culture. These courses help students understand that all languages solve similar problems of expressing thought, but that each language provides special access to a particular human society. Requirement: Two courses.
Options: 1 . Continue a previously studied language (two or more years) at the intermediate level. FRN, GER, SPA 201/202.
2. Begin a new language. FRN, GMN, SPA 101/102.
3 . Repeat the elementary level (no language study for five full years), (FRN, GMN, SPA 101/102).
4. Complete one advanced course (requires permission from FLG department).
Foreign Studies. Courses introduce important aspects of societies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas to foster an understanding of cultural, social, political, religious, or economic systems outside the European tradition. Courses may compare European societies with other societies or address factors that influence culture as long as these other consider- ations do not obscure the primary goal of studying essentially different cultures. Requirement: Choose one course from an approved list.
Approved: HIS 27 1,273, 275, 277, 279; PHL 251, 252; PSC 140, 150, 211; REL 115, 116, 253, 260, 265; SPA 460.
Disciplinary Perspectives. Three credit hours.
One course from a list approved for this component.
Certain problems are addressed best from the perspective of more than one discipline. This component offers students an opportunity to bring the insights from different disciplines to
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the analysis of a complex issue. Courses incorporate content and approaches from at least two disciplines, ask students to draw on their own disciplinary perspectives, and challenge them to view issues from various points of view. Junior or senior standing is required. Requirement: one course from an approved list.
Approved: AMS 311; DSP 301, 310, 390; HIS 325, 326; PHL 337, 342, 349; PSY 350; REL 332, 337, 342; SOC 326.
Interdisciplinary Course (DSP):
DSP 390. Special Topics. This number designates a special topics course in the disciplinary perspectives component of the General Education Program. Faculty may make use of this opportunity to design a course outside normal departmental offerings. The course selection booklet which appears before registration each semester will describe individual courses in this category. 3 credits.
A student may petition the vice president and dean of the faculty to substitute another course in the curriculum for an approved course in any component of the program.
Cooperative Programs
Allied Health Professions
Lebanon Valley College has established a cooperative program with Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa., for students interested in the allied health professions. The College of Health Professions of Thomas Jefferson University offers baccalaureate programs in cytotechnology, cytogenetics, diagnostic imaging (radiography/ultrasound), nursing, and occupational therapy, and also offers an entry-level master's program in physical therapy.
Students spend two years at Lebanon Valley College taking required courses in the basic sciences and other disciplines. During the second year, application is made to Thomas Jefferson University. Admission to Thomas Jefferson University is not automatic, and depends upon the academic record, recommendations and often an interview. If accepted, the student spends two years (three years for physical therapy) at Thomas Jefferson University taking professional and clinical courses. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is awarded a baccalaureate degree (or master's, for physical therapy) by Thomas Jefferson University.
Engineering
In the cooperative "3+2" engineering program a student earns a B.S. degree from Lebanon Valley College and a B.S. degree in one of the fields of engineering from another institution. Students do three years of work at Lebanon Valley College and then usually do two additional years of work in engineering. Students may study engineering at any accredited engineering school. To assist the student, Lebanon Valley College has cooperative (contractual) agree- ments with The Pennsylvania State University at both University Park and Harrisburg; Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland; and Widener University in Chester, PA. There are three tracks for "3+2" engineering. For most fields of engineering (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical), the student completes the B.S. physics track. For chemical engineering, the student completes the B.S. chemistry track. For the computer engineering, the student completes the B.S. computer science track. Currently, LVC students in the "3+2" engineering
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program are attending Penn State-University Park and Case Western Reserve. For more information, contact Professor Michael Day (Director "3+2" Engineering).
Forestry and Environmental Studies
Students completing a three-year program at Lebanon Valley College studying the liberal arts and the sciences basic to forestry and environmental sciences may apply for admission to the cooperative forestry and environmental studies program with Duke University, School of the Environment, Durham, N.C. Upon completion of the first year of the two-year (plus one summer) program at Duke University, the student will receive the Bachelor of Science degree from Lebanon Valley College. After completion of the program at Duke, the student will receive the professional degreeof Master of Forestry (M.F.) or Master of Environmental Management (M.E.M.) from Duke University. Students may major in biology, economics, political science, or mathematics at Lebanon Valley College.
Program Requirements:
Students interested in pursuing career preparation in forestry or in environmental studies through the cooperative program ("3+2") with Duke University may major in biology, economics, political science or mathematics at Lebanon Valley. All such students shall take BIOlll,112,302;ECN101,102;MAS161orlll;MAS170,regardlessofmajor,andshall meet the general requirements of the college.
Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science)
The student spends three years at Lebanon Valley College taking courses to fulfill the requirements of the college and of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Before or during the third year of the program, the student applies to a hospital with a CAHEA approved school of medical technology where he/she spends the fourth year in training. Admission is not automatic and depends upon the academic record, recommenda- tions and an interview. Upon satisfactorily completing the clinical year, the student is awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology by Lebanon Valley College. The college is affiliated with the following hospitals: Jersey Shore Medical Center and Lancaster General Hospital. However, the student is not limited to these affiliations and may seek acceptance at other approved hospitals.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Major :mO 111,112, 306, 322, eight additional credits in biology; CHM 111,112,113,114, 213,214,215,216;PHY 103, 104;MAS 170(51 credits). The senioryear is spentoff-campus at an accredited hospital school of medical technology. It is the student's responsibility to apply and become accepted into a hospital program. Thirty (30) semester hours of credit are awarded for the successful completion of this year.
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Law Program
Although there is no pre-law major or department, a pre-law student is advised to take certain courses which will help prepare him or her for law school and a legal career. Each student should confer with the pre-law adviser in selecting a specific pattern of courses
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appropriate to that student's objectives. Generally recommended courses are as follows: ACT 161; BUS 371, 372; ECN 101, 102; PSC 111, 112, 315, 316, and 415.
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dentistry, P re-Veterinary
Lebanon Valley College offers pre-professional preparation in the medical (medicine, osteopathy, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, chiropractic and dentistry) and veterinary fields. Students interested in one of these careers usually follow a science curriculum with a major in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics or psychobiology.
In addition to the basic natural sciences suited to advanced professional study, the student who is interested in veterinary medicine may participate in a cooperative program between the college and local veterinarians, specializing in both small and large animal medicine. Students not only receive credit for the work, but also gain valuable experience in the field.
A health professions committee coordinates the various plans of study in addition to offering advice and assistance to those persons interested in health professions careers.
Lebanon Valley College graduates have been admitted to some of the nation's finest schools including Johns Hopkins University Medical School, The University of Pennsylva- nia, The University of Pittsburgh, Jefferson Medical School, The Pennsylvania State University Medical School at Hershey, Temple University, The University of Maryland, The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, The Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Individualized Major
The option of an individualized major is available to students who desire a field of concentration which is not substantially addressed by any one department. The faculty represents a diverse set of interests and perspectives that provides a considerable resource for those students who would like to develop a major around concerns that do not fall into traditional disciplinary areas. As a liberal arts institution, the college and its faculty are willing to help a student develop a program of study using interdisciplinary courses.
A student planning an individualized major should prepare an application which includes courses relevant to the topic and secure the written endorsement of at least two faculty advisers for the proposed major which shall consist of at least 24 credits above the 100 level.
The student should submit the application to the vice president and dean of the faculty for final approval. The student will work closely with the advisers. Any changes in the program must be submitted to the dean for approval.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree (depending upon concentration) with an individualized major.
Requirements: Those courses specified within the approved individualized major plus those courses to meet the general requirements of the college.
Internships
An internship is a practical and professional work experience that allows students to participate in the operations of business, industry, education, government, or not-for-profit organizations. Internships provide students with opportunities to integrate their classroom learning with on-the-job experiences and to test practical applications of their liberal arts
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education in a variety of settings.
To be eligible for an internship sponsored by an academic department or program, a student generally will have junior or senior standing. Students must request and receive permission from departmental chairpersons or program directors to enroll in internships. The student must also enlist a faculty internship supervisor from the department sponsoring the internship and an on-site internship supervisor from the internship location. Application forms for internships are available in the office of the registrar. The application form shall be completed by the student and approved by the student's academic adviser, faculty internship supervisor, on-site internship supervisor, and the department chairperson prior to registration.
For each semester hour of credit, the intern should invest at least 45 hours of time at the internship location. Academic departments and programs establish other specific criteria and procedures for internships. In addition to the practical on-site experience, internships have an academic component which may include readings, reports, journals, seminars, and/or faculty conferences. A student may enroll for 1-1 2 credit hours of internship during any one semester. A student may use a maximum of 12 credit hours of internship to meet graduation requirements. All internships have a course number of 400.
Independent Study
Independent study provides an opportunity to undertake a program of supervised reading, research, or creative work not incorporated in existing formal courses. The independent study should result in a formal document. Independent study shall not be used to approximate an existing course or to cover projects more properly described as internships. Junior or senior standing and a minimum GPA of 2.00 are required.
For one semester hour of credit, the independent study student should invest at least 45 clock hours of time in reading, research, or report writing. The independent study involves a contract between the student and the faculty member (contract instructor) who will oversee the study. Written application forms regarding the independent study are available in the office of the registrar. The forms must be completed by the student and approved by the student's faculty adviser, the contract instructor and the department chairperson.
Students may enroll in a maximum of three credit hours per independent study in any one semester. A maximum of six credit hours in independent study may be used toward the graduation requirements. All independent studies have a course number of 500.
Tutorial Study
Tutorial study provides students with a special opportunity to take an existing formal course in the curricula that is not scheduled that semester or summer session. Students desiring a tutorial study must have an appropriate member of the faculty agree to supervise the study on a one-on-one basis.
For one semester hour of credit, the student should invest at least 45 clock hours of time in the tutorial study. The tutorial study essentially involves a contract between the student and the faculty adviser. The typical tutorial study involves readings, research, report writing, faculty conferences, and examinations. All tutorial study courses have the same course number as the existing formal catalog course.
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Special Topics Courses
From time to time, departments may offer Special Topics courses using the following course numbers: 290-298, 390-398, 490-498 and 590. Special Topics courses are formal courses that are not listed permanently in the curricula and that are offered infrequently. These courses examine comparatively narrow subjects that may be topical or special interest. Several different topics may be taught in one semester or academic year. A specific course title shall be used in each instance and shall be so noted on the student record.
Study Abroad
Lebanon Valley College has established its own study abroad programs for students majoring in all subjects. All programs insure a cultural immersion experience for students, with several programs, open to language majors and non-language majors, also offering a language-enhancement opportunity. These programs are located in London, Crete, Salamanca, Montpellier, and Cologne. Lebanon Valley also has an exchange affiliation with Anglia Polytechnic University in England, which allows any major to take introductory or advanced courses there while an equal number of British students study at the Annville campus. While students may study anywhere in the world, those who attend one of Lebanon Valley's programs keep all financial aid, including Lebanon Valley scholarships, which insures that students pay the same fees for tuition, room, and board at any of the Lebanon Valley programs. Further information may be obtained at the Office of International Programs, HUM 108, Ext. 6248. See In- Absentia on page 1 1.
Washington Semester Program
Juniors and seniors in any major field, who have at least a 2.5 grade point average and have had basic courses in American national government, are eligible to participate in this program with approval of their department chairperson. This program is offered in cooperation with The American University in Washington, D.C. Information is available from the chairperson of the Department of Political Science and Economics. See In-Absentia on page 11.
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UNDERGRADUATE DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS
DEPARTMENT OF ART
The Art Department enriches students' understanding of their visual environment using such methods as formal analysis of actual art objects, research of art historical problems, and hands-on exercises with two- and three-dimensional materials. In addition to working in classroom and studio settings, students learn from structured visits to the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery and field trips to regional and national museums. Through the minor in art, the department offers students the opportunity to develop skills that will serve them in their maj or field: creativity, analysis, research, and communication.
Art Program
Degree Requirements:
No major is offered in art.
Minor: ART 1 10, 121, 201, 203, 270, one elective course in art (18 credits).
Courses in Art (ART):
110. Introduction ^oAr/. A general survey of visual art and art history. Through slide lectures and studio projects, students gain confidence in looking at, analyzing, and writing about art. 3 credits.
121. Drawing I. An introduction to the fundamentals of drawing. Students will practice seeing and rendering contour, gesture, mass and volume, texture, negative space and linear relationships. A variety of drawing media will be explored. 3 credits.
722. Drawing II. An introduction to advanced drawing skills. Students learn to shift their attention from the isolated object to the whole image, focusing on the creation of three- dimensional space in a fully realized composition. The figure and the landscape will serve as subject matter. Prerequisite: ART 121 or permission. 3 credits.
201. Art History I. Prehistoric through medieval art. Time-travel to the paintings, sculpture, architecture, and material culture of prehistoric Europe, the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome... all the way through the art of the middle ages. Emphasizing stylistic development and cultural history, this course aims to cultivate fundamental skills of visual analysis and critical description. 3 credits.
203. Art History II. Renaissance through the Twentieth Century. Study the visual culture of Europe, North America, and other regions from the 14th century through present times. From da Vinci to Warhol, and from Fragonard to Frank Lloyd Wright, this course examines painting, sculpture, and architecture in terms of style, subject matter, and historical context, with special attention given to aesthetics, economics, gender, and nationalism. 3 credits.
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205. American Art History. This course introduces students to American art from c. 1 650 to c. 1990. Rather than an exhaustive survey of all artists and artistic movements, this course gives students a critical grounding in selected important themes in American art. Emphasiz- ing cultural history, this trek through American art concentrates on painting with stopovers in architecture, film, photography, and sculpture. 3 credits.
207. German Art From the Middle Ages to Today . This course will cover the development of art from the Gothic paintings of Stefan Lochner (Cologne School) to the watercolors and performances of Joseph Beuys. German art and artists will be emphasized, but placed within their international framework. Participants will study major movements including Romantik, Briicke, Blauer Reiter, Dada, Fluxus, and Neue Wilde, in the context of formal lectures and many visits to galleries, museums and workshops. Students will make the acquaintance of important artists of the city. Offered in the Cologne Program. 3 credits.
270. Ceramics I. Explores a number of clay forming techniques, including pinch, coil, and slab construction, and throwing on the wheel. Projects are finished using a range of low temperature surface treatments from glaze and underglaze painting to outdoor sawdust firings. Students will learn from the work of master potters through slide lectures and research into ceramic history. Individual creativity is emphasized. 3 credits.
391. British Art of the 19th and 20th Century. This course will examine the major figures and movements in British Art of the last two centuries. Offered in the London Program. 4 credits.
401. Art in the Elementary School. Introduction to creative art activity for children in elementary school. Topics covered include philosophical concepts, curriculum, evaluation and studio activity involving a variety of art media, techniques, and processes. 3 credits.
Faculty
Leslie E. Bowen, lecturer in art.
M.F.A., Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Bowen' s expertise is in painting and drawing. Due to her love of art history, she particularly
enjoys teaching Introduction to Art to non-art students, broadening their experience to
include a greater understanding and appreciation of the arts.
Patricia Fay, assistant professor of art. Chairperson.
M.F.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Fay's passion for the traditional pottery practices of the West Indies helped her to win a
Fulbright Fellowship for a year's study in St. Lucia. She is also an accomplished artist who
teaches Ceramics, Introduction to Art, and Art and Identity in Africa and Caribbean.
G. Daniel Massad, artist-in-residence.
M.F.A., University of Kansas.
Massad is a nationally recognized pastel painter of still lifes, whose works are included in such
distinguished collections as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Museum of
Art. Students will have a rare chance to study pastel painting with this acclaimed artist.
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Leo Mazow, assistant professor of art. Director of the Suzanne H. Arnold Gallery. Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Mazow is a specialist in American art history. He teaches art history courses and directs the college gallery.
Ellen Nicholas, adjunct instructor in art.
B.S., Kutztown State University.
Nicholas is committed to integrating art into the general elementary school curriculum as a way
of exploring ideas and solving problems in all subjects. She teaches Art in the Elementary School.
Marie Riegle, adjunct instructor in art.
M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University.
Riegle, who teaches Drawing I and Introduction to Art, is an artist and award-winning writer
of literature for young people. She is also interested in gardening and science, and is working
with the biology department to develop a course on botanical illustration.
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Biology Program
The goal of the Biology Department is to produce graduates who are well-versed in the principles and techniques of biology, have the intellectual training to investigate novel concepts, have the ability to learn independently, interpret and articulate clearly their findings, possess the highest scholarly standards of the discipline, and maintain honest academic conduct.
The Biology Department curriculum ( 1 ) employs the underlying principles of biology and requires a background in the supporting disciplines, (2) requires the application of the scientific method in the laboratory or field, (3) integrates informational retrieval, the synthesis of ideas into a coherent whole, and the communication of research findings, and (4) prepares students for graduate, professional, and technical fields.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in biology.
Major: BIO 111,112, 201, 499; one course each in the general areas of physiology, cellular and subcellular biology, botany, morphology, and population biology, and four additional hours of biology (33 credits). CHM 1 1 1, 1 12, 1 13, 1 14, 213, 214, 215, 216 (16credits); PHY 103, 104 or 1 1 1, 1 12; MAS 161 or 1 1 1 (61-63 total credits).
Mmor; BIO 101, 102, or BIO 111, 11 2; plus four additional courses in biology (24 total credits).
Secondary Teacher Certification: Students seeking secondary certification in biology must take BIO 312, 360 and 21 credits in education courses including EDU 1 10 and SED 420, 430 and 440.
Courses in Biology (BIO):
BIO 111 and 1 12 are prerequisite for all upper-level courses in biology unless otherwise
noted.
101. Human Biology. The human organism is utilized as the primary focus to elucidate physiological principles for non-science majors. Topics include nutrition, homeostasis, major organ systems, immunity, and exercise physiology. Laboratory exercises include sensory physiology, respiration, blood pressure, exercise physiology, and ECG. 4 credits.
102. Human Heredity. This course is intended for the non-science major. Although the major emphasis of this course is on the inheritance of traits in humans, topics ranging from basic cell reproduction through gamete production and early stages are also covered. Classical genetics, in both humans and other organisms, including both chromosomal and gene genetics, as well as population genetics, molecular genetics and application of genetics to biotechnology and genetic engineering are discussed. The laboratory is intended to give the student "hands-on" experience in making observations, performing experiments, and working with scientific equipment. Topics to be covered in the laboratory include studying prepared shdes, performing genetic crosses, activating genes in bacteria, isolating DNA and learning about DNA fingerprinting. 4 credits.
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103. Environmental Science. Designed for non-science majors, the course serves as an introduction to ecological principles and their applications to understanding the causes and current status of environmental problems. Options for dealing with these problems are evaluated. Possible topics for discussion are overpopulation, food and water resources, ozone depletion, global warming, deforestation, acid rain, biodiversity, erosion, loss of wetlands, energy sources, pollution, eutrophication and waste disposal. Laboratory exercises are designed to illustrate ecological concepts presented in lecture. 4 credits.
111. General Biology I. A rigorous study of basic biological principles, which is designed for science majors. Topics emphasized include cell biology, genetics, taxonomy, histology, and evolution. Laboratory exercises include enzyme kinetics, carbohydrate analysis, isola- tion and identification of plant pigments, histological techniques, and animal taxonomy. 4 credits.
112. General Biology 11. This course, also rigorous and designed for science majors, covers concepts in physiology, embryology, botany and ecology. Laboratory exercises include shark anatomy, invertebrate dissection, animal development, plant development in angio- sperms, and stomate response to environmental changes. Prerequisite: BIO 1 1 1 or permission. 4 credits.
201. Genetics. A study of the principles, mechanisms and concepts of classical and molecular genetics. The laboratory stresses key concepts of genetics utilizing both classical and molecular approaches. Laboratory exercises include analysis of nucleic acids, genetic crosses, and studies of bacteria, bacteriophages and plasmids. Prerequisites: one year of chemistry or permission. 4 credits.
221. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. The comparative anatomy of vertebrates with emphasis on the evolutionary relationships among the various lines of vertebrates. Intensive laboratory work involves dissections and demonstrations of representative vertebrates. 4 credits.
302. Plant Diversity. The development and diversity of fungi, algae and land plants and the relationships between them. Field and laboratory work familiarizes the student with the structure of algae and plants and with the identification of flowering plants in the local flora. Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission. 4 credits.
304. Developmental Biology. An organismal and molecular approach to the study of animal development using typical invertebrate and vertebrate organisms. The laboratory includes the study of slides as well as experiments on fertilization, regeneration and metamorphosis. 4 credits.
305. Cell and Tissue Biology. A study of cell ultrastructure and the microscopic anatomy of vertebrate tissues, including the structure and function of membranes and organelles, cell motility and excitability, and vertebrate tissue similarities and specialization in relation to function. Laboratory includes the preparation and staining of sections using selected histochemi- cal and histological procedures as well as a variety of microscopic techniques. 4 credits.
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306. Microbiology. A study of the morphology, physiology, and biochemistry of represen- tative microorganisms. The laboratory emphasizes basic bacteriological techniques and procedures. Prerequisite: three semesters of chemistry or permission. 4 credits.
307. Plant Physiology. A study of the functioning of plants, with emphasis on vascular plants. Prerequisite: three semesters of chemistry or permission. Writing intensive. 4 credits.
312. Ecology I . An examination of the basic concepts of ecology with extensive laboratory work and field experiences in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems. Prerequisites: BIO 1 12 or permission. Writing intensive. 4 credits.
322. Animal Physiology. A study of the principles of vertebrate body function, with emphasis on the mechanisms by which cells and organs perform their functions and the interactions of the various organs in maintaining total body function. Prerequisites: BIO 101 or 1 12 and one semester of chemistry, or permission. Writing intensive. 4 credits.
323. Introduction to Immunology. An introduction to the anatomical, physiological, and biochemical factors underlying the immune response. The course begins with a discussion of non-specific immunity, cellular immunity, and antibody-mediated immune responses. The course then moves into a study of contemporary immunological topics which are discussed with respect to major research papers in each area. Topics include autoimmunity, histocompatibility, immunogenetics, and acquired immune deficiencies. Prerequisites: BIO 111,112 and CHM 1 1 1 , 1 1 3 or equivalent or permission. 3 credits.
342. Plants and People. Dependence on certain plants has shaped historical events and cultures, and continues to influence human lives today. This course explores the extent of the impact of plant life on the history, culture, and daily life of human beings. Through lectures, student class presentations, hands-on exercises and field trips, and a one-day field trip to Longwood Gardens, the effect of plants in past and present human lives will be investigated. 3 credits. Disciplinary Perspectives. For all majors, no prerequisites.
360. The Teaching of Biology in Secondary Schools. A course designed for students seeking certification to teach biology in secondary education. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of materials and equipment for lab; supervision of lab work; and preparation, administration, and evaluation of quizzes and lab tests. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. 1 credit.
402. Invertebrate Zoology. A study of most of the major invertebrate phyla, concentrating on movement, metabolism, information and control, reproduction and association between animals. 4 credits.
404. Electron Microscopy. An introduction to the use of techniques for scanning and transmission electron microscopic studies. Through laboratory experience the students will learn the proper use, application, and limitations of the appropriate instruments. Prerequisite: BIO 305 or permission of instructor. 4 credits.
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409. Ecology II. An intensive study of ecological processes emphasizing the quantitative aspects of ecology at the population and community levels. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. 4 credits.
499. Seminar. Each senior student is required to do independent library research on an assigned topic and to make an oral presentation to the biology faculty and students. This course may be repeated. 1 or 2 credits.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program
The Biology Department offers a biochemistry program in conjunction with the Chem- istry Department, described on page 45. The major in biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program that provides an opportunity for interested students to engage in a comprehensive study of the chemical basis of biological processes. It is designed to prepare students for advanced study in medical, dental, and other professional schools, for graduate programs in a variety of subjects including biochemistry, clinical chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and physiology, and for research positions in industrial, academic, and government laboratories.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in biochemistry.
Mfl/or.- BIO 111, 112, 201;CHM 111, 112, 113, 114,213,214,215,216;BCH 401, 421, 422, 430,499;MAS 161;PHY 103, 104 orlll,112(51credits);nine credits fromBIO 305,306, 307, 322, 323, 404 and CHM 305, 306, 307, 308, 311.
Courses in Biochemistry (BCH):
401. Molecular Biology. Gene structure, function and regulation at the molecular level in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Recombinant DNA techniques (genetic engineering) and gene sequencing are covered in detail. Prerequisite: Three semesters of chemistry and BIO 201 or permission of the instructor. 4 credits.
421,422. Biochemistry I, II. The study of the chemistry of proteins, lipids, and carbohy- drates. Topics covered include amino acid chemistry, protein structure, molecular weight determination, ligand binding, enzyme kinetics, enzyme and coenzyme mechanisms, mem- brane systems, membrane transport, intermediary metabolism, metabolic control, electron transport, and oxidative phosphorylation. Prerequisites: CHM 214, 216 and 312 or permis- sion. 3 credits per semester.
430. Biochemistry Laboratory. Investigations of the properties of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Prerequisites: CHM 214, 216. 1 credit.
499. Biochemistry Seminar. Readings, discussions, and reports on special topics in bio- chemistry. 1 credit.
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Psychobiology Program
The major in psychobiology is offered jointly by the Departments of Biology and Psychology, described on pages 30 and 112. This interdisciplinary major emphasizes the physiological substrates and consequences of behavior. Consisting of a combination of psychology and biology course work, the program prepares students for graduate study in medicine, veterinary medicine, graduate programs in psychology, animal behavior, physi- ological psychology, psychopharmacology, behavior genetics, and neuroscience, as well as research positions in industry, universities, hospitals, and government laboratories.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in psychobiology.
Major: BIO 1 11, 1 12, 201, 322 (16 credits); PSY 1 10, 210, 216, 358 plus one course from thefollowing:PSY335,350,355,431(16credits);BIO499orPBI499;CHMlll,112,113, 114 (8 credits); MAS 161; plus 8 additional credits in the sciences in consultation with adviser. RecommendedCHM213, 214, 215, 216, PHY 103, 104 or 1 1 1, 1 12. 52 total credits.
Courses in Psychobiology (PBI):
358. Physiological Psychology. A study of the biological mechanisms underlying behavior processes. The course focuses on the physiology of reflexes, sensation and perception, learning and memory, sleep, ingestive behaviors and motivation and emotion. The laboratory portion of the course includes sheep brain dissection. Prerequisite: PSY 110, 210 or permission; completion of a biology course is recommended. 3 credits. {Cross-listed as Psychology 358.}
499. Psychobiology Seminar. Readings, discussions, and reports on selected topics in psychobiology. Prerequisite: permission. This course may be repeated. 1 credit.
Faculty Dale J. Erskine, professor of biology. Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
He teaches animal physiology, introduction to immunology, human biology, psychobiology, and participates in general biology. He believes in introducing his students to a wide range of laboratory experiences including modem instrumentation and computer-assisted data collection. His research interests are in temperature regulation and thermal tolerance, heat energy budgets, and computer analysis and simulation of animal-environment interactions. He is also director of the Summer Youth Scholars Institute.
Stacy A. Hazen, assistant professor of biology.
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.
She teaches general biology, coordinates the general biology laboratories, and supervises the
senior seminar. Her research interests include the functioning of carbonic anhydrase
isozymes; and the role of PDH kinase in sepsis.
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Sidney Pollack, professor of biology.
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
He teaches courses in genetics, microbiology, human biology, and general biology. He is the
academic adviser for students preparing for the allied health professions. His research
interests include Paramecium genetics.
Susan Verhoek, professor of biology. Ph.D., Cornell University.
She teaches plant form and function at the general biology level, and form, interrelationships and systematics of non-vascular and vascular plants at the advanced level. Her research is on the pollination biology and systematics of members of the Agave family. A past president of the Society for Economic Botany, she has a long-standing interest in the interactions of plants and humans, and, as author of a field identification book, a continuing interest in plants that flower in the spring.
Stephen E. Williams, professor of biology. Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis.
He teaches molecular biology, plant physiology and the biochemical portions of general biology. He is a plant and cell physiologist who, working together with Lebanon Valley College students and scientists at other institutions, has made most of the major contributions to the understanding of the physiology of carnivorous plants during the past 20 years, including the discovery of the mechanism of Venus flytrap closure. He has over six years of experience automating laboratory instruments with microcomputers. He is regularly a faculty member at Cornell University during the summer session.
Paul L. Wolf, professor of biology.
Ph.D., University of Delaware.
He teaches courses in general biology, comparative vertebrate anatomy, ecology and
environmental science. His research interests focus on the ecology of wetlands with
particular emphasis on saltmarshes of Eastern United States and methane production in
freshwater marshes. He also holds the position of adjunct professor of marine biology in the
Graduate College of Marine Studies, University of Delaware.
Allan F. Wolfe, professor of biology. Chairperson.
Ph.D., University of Vermont.
He teaches comparative histology, developmental biology, invertebrate zoology, electron
microscopy, general biology, and parasitology, and directs independent study in cell biology
using electron microscopic and histological techniques. His current research utilizes the brine
shrimp, Artemia, to study the cell and tissue levels of organization of the digestive,
reproductive, and neurosensory systems.
Anna F. Tilberg, adjunct instructor in biology.
B.A., University of Pennsylvania.
She is on the staff of the Milton Hershey Medical Center and teaches human biology.
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Department of Business Administration offers programs leading to the bachelor of science degree in accounting, business, health care management, hotel management and international business. The department also offers business concentrations in human re- source management, management, and marketing and minors in accounting, business and hotel management. The programs are designed to provide students with a sound, integrated knowledge of accounting, business, economics and communications as well as related courses from supporting disciplines. All programs are enhanced by the liberal arts core required of all Lebanon Valley College students, and by the extensive application of computers in relevant courses. This interdisciplinary knowledge base is essential for assuming leadership positions in the changing business environment.
Business students complete a common body of knowledge in close conformity with the national standards for the study of business administration as recommended by The International Association for Management Education. A 36-hour core is required of all department majors to ensure a strong, comprehensive background in business fundamentals. As a result, graduates are prepared for business careers and graduate schools.
Accounting Program
The program in accounting offers the bachelor of science degree in accounting. Majors receive an excellent foundation for seeking professional certification as a C.P. A. or C.M.A. The accounting curriculum prepares the student for careers in public accounting, governmen- tal, industry, or finance.
The curriculum includes an array of introductory, intermediate, and advanced accounting topics integrated with courses in business and other supporting fields.
The 24 credit hours for the minor in accounting supply the minimum accounting background to sit for the C.P.A. exam.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in accounting.
Major. Business core which includes ACT 151, 152; ECN 101, 102; ENG 210; MAS 170; BUS 230, 340, 350, 361, 371, 485; ACT 251, 252, 353; nine credit hours in accounting electives; BUS 322 (57 credits).
Minor. ACT 151, 152, 251, 252, 353, six credit hours of accounting electives (21 credits).
Courses in Accounting (ACT):
151. Principles of Accounting 1. Fundamental principles and concepts of accounting encompassing business transactions, the accounting cycle, and classified financial state- ments including discussion of various topics relating to balance sheet and income statement items. For accounting majors. Credit not awarded for both ACT 151 and ACT 161.3 credits.
752. Principles of Accounting 11. A continuation of Principles of Accounting I focusing upon accounting concepts, partnerships, and business transactions related to corporate liabilities, equity, and investments. Includes basic financial analysis. For accounting majors. Prerequisite: ACT 151 or ACT 161 with minimum grade of "C-" or better. 3 credits.
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161. Financial Accounting. Basic concepts of accounting including accounting for business transactions, preparation and use of financial statements, and measurement of owners' equity. An introductory course for non-accounting majors. Credit not awarded for both ACT 151 and ACT 161. 3 credits.
162. Managerial Accounting. Cost-volume-profit relationships, cost analysis, business segment contribution, profit planning and budgeting as a basis for managerial decision making. Prerequisite: ACT 151 or 161 with a minimum grade of "C-" or better. 3 credits.
251. Intermediate Accounting I. Study of the theory and development of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to financial reporting; the application of these principles to the preparation of financial statements; special emphasis on revenue recognition as well as valuation, classification and disclosure of current assets 3 credits.
252. Intermediate Accounting II. An analysis of financial statements, effects of errors and changes on statements, preparation of funds flow statement, and valuation problems, in accounting for leases and pensions and stockholder's equity. Prerequisite: ACT 25 1 with a minimum grade of "C-" or better. 3 credits.
253. Intermediate Accounting III. Analysis of more specialized financial accounting topics including pension plans, post-retirement benefits, leases, income taxes, accounting charges, cash flow statement, financial statement analysis, and changing prices. Computer compo- nent. Strongly recommended for accounting majors. Highly recommended for accounting majors. Prerequisite: ACT 252. 3 credits.
557. Advanced Accounting. Study of theory and standards with application to income presentation, interim reporting, and per-share disclosures. Emphasis on business combina- tions and consolidated financial presentations. Prerequisite: ACT 252. 3 credits.
352. Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting. Basic concepts of fund and budgetary accounting used for financial activities of governmental units and other not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite: ACT 152. 3 credits.
353. Cost Accounting. Analysis and use of techniques for cost management and control; the accumulation and recording of the costs including job-order, process and standard cost systems, thejoint and by-product costing; contemporary topics such as activity based costing and just-in-time manufacturing. Prerequisite: ACT 152. 3 credits.
451. Individual Income Tax. Analysis of the federal income tax laws as applied to individuals; case problems, preparation of returns. Prerequisite: ACT 152. 3 credits.
452. Corporate Income Tax. Analysis of the federal income tax laws as applied to corporations, partnerships and fiduciaries; case preparation of returns. Prerequisite: ACT 451. 3 credits.
455. Auditing. A study of the process of evaluation of internal controls and interpretation of financial information to permit an auditor to express a professional opinion on financial reports. Prerequisite: ACT 252. 3 credits.
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Business Program
This popular program offers the bachelor of science degree in business. This major is designed to prepare the student for a variety of entry-level and middle-management positions in industry, government, and service organizations.
The business curriculum conforms closely to the national common body of knowledge recommended by The International Association for Management Education and provides a solid background in the fundamentals of business. Majors select a concentration from three possible areas: human resource management, management, or marketing to specialize beyond the departmental core.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in business.
Major: Business core which includes ECN 101, 102; ACT 161, 162; MAS 170; ENG 210; BUS 230, 340, 350, 361, 371, 485; and one of the following concentrations (57 credits):
Human Resource Management - BUS 130, 322, 420, 425, 480; HIS 326; and one of the following: SWK 242; PSY 346, PSY 431.
Management - BUS 130, 322, 380, 460, 480, 483; HIS 326.
Marketing - BUS 130, 322, 341, 364, 374, 484; HIS 326.
Minor: ACT 151 or 161; ECN 101; BUS 130, 230, 340, 371; one department elective (21 credits).
Courses in Business (BUS):
130. Principles of Business. An examination of the principles of business administration. Emphasis is on understanding the nature and composition of business organizations and the expectations of those preparing for entry into this field. 3 credits.
215. Health Care Finance. An examination of the financial issues of health and medical care to determine how to provide the best health care to the most people in a cost-effective manner. Examination of the principal elements of health care, including the physician, the hospital, and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the influence of government and the insurance industry. Prerequisites: ECN 101, 102. 3 credits.
230. Management and Organizations. A study of management principles, organizational theory, and administrative techniques as applied to the effective and efficient operation of both profit and nonprofit organizations. Emphasizes the organization' s structure, leadership, interpersonal relationships, and managerial functions. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
322. Quantitative Methods. An introduction to some of the quantitative methods used in modern management science and economics. Topics include probability concepts, forecast- ing, decision theory, linear programming, queuing theory, network models, and Markov analysis. Prerequisites: MAS 170 with a minimum grade of "C-" or better. 3 credits.
340. Principles of Marketing. An overview of marketing from the management perspective. Topics include marketing strategies; marketing research; consumer behavior; selecting
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target markets; developing, pricing, distributing, and promoting products and services and non-profit marketing. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
341. Consumer & Business Buying Behavior. Analysis of factors affecting purchase decisions in the marketplace; application of behavioral and social science concepts to the study of consumer behavior. Emphasis on use of knowledge of consumer behavior for marketing decisions. Prerequisite: BUS 230 and 340, or permission. 3 credits.
350. Organizational Behavior. A detailed study of theories and models of organizational behavior and development, with emphasis on the practical application of these models in the workplace to improve individual, group, and organizational performance. Prerequisite: junior standing and BUS 230, or permission. 3 credits.
361. Managerial Finance. A study of financial management covering analysis of asset, liability and capital relationships and operations; management of current assets and working capital; capital planning and budgeting; capital structure and dividend policy; short and intermediate term financing; internal and external long term financing; and other financial topics. Prerequisite: ACT 152 or 162; ECN 101, 102. 3 credits.
362. Investments. An analysis of investment and its relation to other economic, legal, and social institutions. The course includes discussion of investment principles, machinery, policy, management investment types, and the development of portfolios for individuals and institutions. Prerequisite: BUS 361. 3 credits.
364. Advertising. The role advertising plays in American life and its effect upon consumer behavior. Analysis of media strategies, functions of advertising agencies, creation of successful advertisements, and the legal and ethical restraints on advertising. Prerequisite: BUS 340. 3 credits.
371. Business Law I. Elementary principles of law relating to the field of business. The course covers contracts, government regulation of business, consumer protection, bank- ruptcy, personal property, real estate, bailments, insurance and estates. 3 credits.
372. Business Law II. Elementary principles of law relating to business. Includes agency, employment, commercial paper, security devices, insurance, partnerships, corporation, estates, bankruptcy. 3 credits.
374. Personal Selling and Sales Management. The study of personal selling as a communication process, and the management of the personal selling force. Emphasis is placed upon the development, implementation, and evaluation of the sales presentation; and upon the role of the sales manager in staffing, compensating, motivating, controlling, and evaluating the sales force. Effective oral and written communication is stressed. Prerequi- site: BUS 340 or permission. 3 credits.
376. International Business Management. Studies management techniques and procedures in international and multinational organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 230, 340. 3 credits.
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380. Small Business Management. A study of small business, including organization, staffing, production, marketing, and profit planning. Cases are used extensively in presenting the course material. Prerequisite: ACT 152 or 162; BUS 230, or permission. 3 credits.
420. Human Resource Management. This course examines the problems in effectively recruiting, selecting, training, developing, compensating, and disciplining human resources. It includes discussions on both equal employment opportunity and labor-management relations. Prerequisite: BUS 230 or permission. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
425. Labor Management Relations. Emphasizes origin, growth, and development of labor organizations and their impact on management practices. Topics include legislation affecting industrial relations; collective bargaining; contract administration; industrial jurisprudence; and arbitration. Prerequisite: BUS 230, or permission. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
460. Management Information Systems. Examines data sources and the role of information in management planning, operations, and control in various types of business environments. Treats information as a key organization resource parallel to people, money, materials, and technology. Prerequisite: ACT 152 or 162; BUS 230, or permission. 3 credits.
480. Contemporary Issues in Management. This course will focus on a study of contemp- orary issues that managers will be called upon to deal with in the management of businesses and organizations. Topics studied include drug testing in the workplace, the effects of AIDS on businesses, dual career couples, sexual harassment, stress, equal employment oppor- tunity, absenteeism, workforce diversity, gays and lesbians in the workforce, eldercare, smoking policies in the workplace, downsizing, the "Mommy Track" and "Glass Ceiling" for women in management, as well as other contemporary issues in management. Students will read current materials on each area and discuss the implications of each on American businesses and organizations. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
483. Operations Management. An overview of the production/operations management function as applied to both manufacturing and service organizations. It provides a back- ground of the concepts and processes used in the production/service operations area. Integrated throughout are considerations of the information systems, the people involved, the quantitative techniques employed, and the international implications. Prerequisite: BUS 230, 322, or permission. 3 credits.
484. Marketing Research. This course is an introduction to the methodology of marketing research. Specific topics covered include problem formulation, research design, sample design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of data, and presentation of research findings. Prerequisite: MAS 170; BUS 230, 340. 3 credits.
485. Strategic Management. A capstone course to study administrative processes under conditions of uncertainty , integrating prior studies in management, accounting, and econom- ics. Uses case method and computer simulation. Prerequisites: BUS 230, 340, 361 and senior standing, or permission. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
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487. Health Care Management. A capstone course to study the administrative processes of America's health care industry including institutional infra-structure, governance systems, financial systems, personnel systems, quality controls, nursing and clinical services, and marketing. The course integrates prior study in health care, management, accounting, and economics. Students will develop problem solving skills and an appropriate management style. Prerequisite: senior standing or permission. 3 credits.
Health Care Management Program
The major in health care management is designed for people in health care fields who possess an associate degree or diploma and professional certification. These qualifications are required for admission to the program. The program combines studies in the liberal arts and management, plus business practices common to the health care industry.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in health care management.
Mo/or.- Health Care Management/Business core: ACT 161, 162; BUS 215,230,487; ECN 101, 102; ENG 111, 210; PHL 360; SOC 324; 12-15 credits in sociology, psychology, or other disciplines approved by the director of continuing education (at least six credits in courses at the 200 level or higher); and any four of the following courses (12 credits): BUS 322, 340, 350, 361, 371, 372, 384, 420, 425, 480, 484; MAS 170(60-63 total).
Admission to this degree program is open only to adults who have completed successfully an accredited diploma or associate degree program also with certification by a state governmental agency or a national professional accrediting organization in the following fields: Clinical Medical Assistant, Cytotechnologist, Dental Hygienist, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist.
Hotel Management Program
The hotel management program offers the bachelor of science degree in hotel manage- ment. The major is designed to prepare students for entry and middle management positions in the rapidly expanding hotel industry. Graduates of this program find positions in the hotel industry as banquet managers, front desk managers, food and beverage managers, personnel managers, and hotel financial analysts.
The program also offers a minor in hotel management that may be taken in conjunction with many other majors.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in hotel management.
Major: Business core which includes ACT 161, 162; BUS 230, 340, 350, 361, 371, 485;
ECN 101, 102; ENG 210; MAS 170; HTM 1 1 1, 1 12, 211, 222, 311, 322; and one
of the following; HTM 231, 331, 431 (57 credits).
Mmor.- HTM 111, 112, 211,222, 231,311; ACT 161 (21 credits).
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Courses in Hotel Management (HTM):
111. Introduction to the Hospitality Industry. Examines the history, development and operation of the hospitahty industry. Emphasis is on current organization problems, oppor- tunities and trends. An overview of how the hospitality industry functions in the world economy. Management orientation stressed. 3 credits.
112. Front Office Management. An analysis of the integrated functions of the front office and housekeeping departments. Topics include work and information flow within and between departments, demand forecasting, pricing strategies, reservations and control, front desk responsibilities, guest services, emergency procedures, night auditing, and a general introduction to the art of innkeeping. Materials, equipment and techniques involved in the housekeeping function will also be analyzed. Prerequisite: HTM 111.3 credits.
211. Hotel Law. Fundamentals of hotel law including innkeeper laws and dramshop laws. The case study method develops an awareness and understanding of the legal problems confronting hotel managers. 3 credits.
221. The Psychology and Sociology of Leisure. An analysis of the fundamental psychologi- cal and sociological concepts and theories related to the motivation for travel. Review of consumer behavior in the hotel industry. Evaluating customer needs and services. Prerequi- site: HTM 1 1 1 or permission. 3 credits.
222. Food and Beverage Management I. Introduction to the food and beverage functions with emphasis on menu planning and purchasing. Includes fundamentals and language, systems, equipment, operational responsibilities, management organizational patterns, nu- trition, storage, and sanitation. Prerequisite: HTM 111.3 credits.
231. Supervised Field Experience: Front Office Management. Emphasizes selected aspects of front office management. Accompanied by readings, reports, journals, and faculty conferences. One hundred thirty-five (135) hours of field work in the hotel industry. Prerequisite: HTM 112 and permission. 3 credits.
311. Advanced Hotel Management. An analysis of the following aspects of hotel organiza- tions: health, safety and security; building and grounds; equipment purchase, repair and maintenance; facilities design; renovation and maintenance; internal controls; and energy management. Prerequisite: HTM 1 12. 3 credits.
322. Food and Beverage Management H. Analysis of the food and beverage functions with emphasis on production and services. Prerequisite: HTM 1 12. 3 credits.
331. Supervised Field Experience: Marketing. Emphasizes selected aspects of marketing techniques and research. Accompanied by readings, reports, journals, and faculty confer- ences. One hundred thirty-five (135) hours of field work in the hotel industry. Prerequisite: HTM 112, MGT 340 and permission. 3 credits.
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431. Supervised Field Experience: Accounting and Finance. Emphasizes selected aspects of accounting and financial management concepts and techniques. Accompanied by read- ings, reports, journals, and faculty conferences. One hundred thirty-five (135) hours of field work in the hotel industry. 3 credits.
International Business Program
The program in international business provides an opportunity to integrate the study of business with the knowledge of a foreign language, culture, and political science. It is designed to equip students with the background and skills necessary to work with foreign corporations within the United States and with American corporations abroad.
While acquiring a strong liberal arts background, students who elect this major will receive training in accounting, management, economics and political science. They also will become familiar with a foreign culture and will acquire proficiency in French, German or Spanish. International business majors are required to complete an international internship or a study abroad program. Internships must be approved by the department chairperson. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in international business.
Major: Business core which includes ACT 161, 162; ECN 101, 102; ENG 210; MAS 170; BUS 230, 340, 350, 36 1 , 37 1 , 485 ; and two of the following: ECN 332, PSC 2 10, 1 30, 3 1 2; and a minor in a foreign language.
Faculty Donald C. Boone, associate professor of hotel management. M.B.A., Michigan State University.
Boone has 1 8 years of hotel industry experience and has taught several years in hotel management programs. He serves as coordinator of the hotel management program and teaches courses in hotel management, financial and managerial accounting, and principles of management. Boone has received the designation of Certified Hotel Administrator from the Educational Institute of the AH&MA and he is a non-practicing C.P.A.
Sharon F. Clark, professor of business administration. J.D., University of Richmond.
Clark has experience in private law practice and several years as a supervisory tax attorney with the Internal Revenue Service. She serves as a management consultant to various state- wide organizations. Clark teaches courses in business law, labor relations, human resource management and management. She is a faculty member for the M.B.A. program.
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Robert W. Leonard, associate professor of business administration. Chairperson. M.B.A., Ohio State University.
Leonard has been a management consultant for 16 years, working with over 200 organiza- tions . He has received numerous state and federal training grants for his work with nonprofit organizations . He serves as director of the college's Supervisory Management Institute. He teaches courses in organizational behavior, management, managerial finance, operations, and strategic management and is a faculty member for the M.B.A. program. He has done Ph.D. study at Ohio State University.
Leon E. Markowlcz, professor of business administration.
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Markowicz is a communications consultant and a writer iovThe Daily News of Lebanon. His
research includes investigating the relationships among communications, the effectiveness
of an organization, and leadership. He teaches courses in communications.
Barney T. Raffield III, professor of business administration. Ph.D., Union Graduate School.
Raffield is working on a third edition of his textbook on marketing management and teaches courses in marketing, strategic management, advertising, consumer behavior and interna- tional business management. He is a faculty member for the M.B.A. program and consults with area businesses.
Gail Sanderson, associate professor of accounting.
M.B.A., Boston University.
A C.P.A., Sanderson has professional experience in accounting, income tax, computer
systems analysis and design. She teaches courses in financial and managerial accounting.
Barbara S. Vlaisavljevic, associate professor of accounting.
J.D., Widener University.
Vlaisavljevic has worked in the public sector as a C.P. A. for nine years. She teaches courses
in auditing, governmental and non-profit accounting, and managerial accounting.
James F. Bednarski, adjunct instructor in business administration. B.A., Franklin & Marshall College.
Bednarski is President of The Patriot Group, a management consulting firm concentrating in strategic planning, information systems, process re-engineering and total quality manage- ment. He teaches courses in management information systems.
Nancy L. Eastwood, adjunct instructor in business administration.
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh.
Eastwood has experience as a financial consultant for small businesses and a credit analyst
in the banking industry. She teaches managerial finance and is an M.B.A. faculty member .
Catherine M. Fitzgibbons, adjunct instructor in business administration.
J.D., Northwestern University School of Law.
Fitzgibbons is a partner in the law firm of Fitzgibbons & Fitzgibbons whose practice
specializes in estate planning, small business and real estate. She teaches business law and
is an M.B.A. faculty member.
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Steven Pecsok, adjunct assistant professor of business administration.
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Pecsok designs software for decision making. He teaches courses in quantitative methods and
economics.
Jeff Tsai, adjunct assistant professor of business administration.
Ph.D., Florida State University.
Tsai works for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Information Systems and teaches courses in
management information systems, operations management and economics.
Gene Veno, adjunct instructor of business administration.
M.P.A., Marywood College.
Veno has extensive experience in both pubHc and private sector health care administration.
He teaches courses in business and marketing.
Michael C. Zeigler, adjunct instructor of business administration.
M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University.
Zeigler works for the college in the computer services department as director of academic
computing and user services. He teaches courses in management information systems and
computer applications.
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Chemistry Program
Chemistry is the "central science" that provides the fundamental understanding needed for protecting our environment, maximizing the yield from limited natural resources, improving our health, and creating new materials for tomorrow' s products. Indeed, chemis- try is essential to understanding life itself.
Career opportunities in chemistry are numerous and diverse. Many students enter industrial or governmental laboratories where they find positions in environmental analysis, quality control, or research and development. Possibilities outside of the laboratory include teaching, sales, marketing, technical writing, business, and law. Many chemistry students continue their education in graduate school in chemistry or biochemistry, or in professional schools in the areas of medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine.
The Department of Chemistry is located on the upper two floors of the Garber Science Center. Major scientific equipment available to students includes a superconducting nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, a liquid scintillation counter, a fourier transform infrared spectrometer, a high performance liquid chromatographic system, a diode-array U V-visible spectrophotometer, a Raman spectrophotometer, a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer, and an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Computers available to students in the department include 1 1 Power Macintosh computers in the Molecular Modeling Laboratory.
The department encourages students to discover the excitement and challenge of labora- tory research. Research programs are conducted during both the academic year and the summer. Students are paid for summer research either from college funds or from grants that professors receive to support their projects.
Two degrees are available to those interested in chemistry, and one for those interested in biochemistry. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is the more demanding of the two degrees in chemistry, and is recognized by the American Chemical Society. This degree has a required research component and is recommended for students who wish to become practicing chemists or enroll in graduate school. Other students opt for the standard Bachelor of Science, majoring in chemistry.
The major in biochemistry is offered jointly with the Biology Department. For the major program and course descriptions in biochemistry, see page 32.
The chemistry department participates in the "3+2" Engineering program and directs the chemical engineering track. For details see Cooperative Programs page 21.
Degree Requirements:
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry.
Ma/or5;(B.S. in Chemistry) CHM 11 1,1 12, 113, 114, 213, 214, 215, 216, 222, 305, 306, 307, 308, 3 1 1, 3 12, 321, 322, 41 1 ; six credits from CHM 49 1^98 or 590 or BCH 421, 422; four credits of CHM 510; MAS 161, 162; PHY 111, 112 (63-64 credits).
(B.S., major in chemistry) CHM 1 1 1, 1 12, 1 13, 1 14, 213, 214, 215, 216, 222, 305, 306, 307, 308,311, 312,321, 322; six credits from CHM421,491-498;MAS 161, 162; PHY 111, 112; (50-51 credits).
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Mmor.-CHM 111, 112, 113, 114; 12creditsfromCHM213,214,222, 305,306,311, 312,411 or BCH 421, 422; three credits from CHM 215, 216, 307, 308, 321, 322 or BCH 430.
Secondary Teacher Certification: Students seeking secondary certification in chemistry must take BIO 111,1 12; BCH 421; CHM 360 and 21 credits education courses including EDU 1 10 and SED 420, 430 and 440.
Courses in Chemistry (CHM):
100. Introduction to Chemistry. An introduction to the principles of chemistry including mathematical tools, atomic structure, stoichiometry, elementary concepts of equilibrium, bonding, and organic chemistry. Intended for non-science majors. Laboratory experience included. 4 credits. Students who have received credit for CHM 1 1 1 may not take CHM 100.
109. Chemical Skills. A step-by-step approach to solving chemical problems. Topics include the application of mathematical tools in introductory chemistry and techniques for finding the proper approach to solve problems. The course is designed to be taken concurrently with CHM 111.1 credit.
Ill, 112. Principles of Chemistry 1, II. An introduction to chemistry for the science major. First semester topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, calcula- tions involving chemical concentrations, gas laws, and bonding. Second semester covers kinetics, acids and bases, equilibrium, oxidation-reduction chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: one year of high school chemistry or permission. 3 credits per semester.
113, 114. Introductory Laboratory I, II. Laboratory courses to accompany 111 and 112. Experiments cover stoichiometry, gas laws, quantitative analysis, equilibrium, electrochem- istry, chemical synthesis, and the use of computers for collecting data. Students are introduced to instrumentation including infrared, UV-visible, NMR and atomic absorption spectrometers. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 1 1 1 for CHM 1 13 and CHM 1 12 for CHM
1 14. 1 credit per semester.
213, 214. Organic Chemistry I, II. An introduction to the principles of organic chemistry. The focus of the course is on the structure of organic molecules and how the structure of various functional groups affects their reactivity. The concepts of reactivity, structure and mechanism are applied to organic synthesis. Prerequisite: CHM 1 12. 3 credits per semester.
275, 216. Organic Laboratory I, II. An introduction to the practice of classical organic chemistry and modem instrumental organic chemistry. The techniques of organic synthesis are taught along with instrumental methods including infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 1 14 and CHM 213 for CHM 215 and CHM 214 for CHM 216. 1 credit per semester.
222. Introductory Inorganic Chemistry. The application of elementary principles of chemistry to provide a basis for understanding the physical and chemical properties of the elements. Topics include periodicity, acidity or basicity of metal cations and oxoanions,
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precipitation reactions, oxidation-reduction chemistry and the structures of soUds. Prereq- uisite: CHM 112. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
305. Analytical Chemistry. Gravimetric, volumetric, and electro-chemical methods of chemical analysis covered. Includes statistical methods of data treatment and rigorous considerations of complex chemical equilibria. Prerequisites: CHM 1 12 and MAS 161.3 credits.
306. Instrumental Analysis. Basic types of chemical instrumentation and their applications in analytical chemistry are examined. These include gas and liquid chromatography; infrared, UV-VIS, fluorescence, atomic absorption, and plasma emission spectrophotom- etry; nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry; and radiochemical methods. Prerequisites: CHM 112 and MAS 161. 3 credits.
307. Quantitative Analysis Laboratory. Techniques of gravimetric, volumetric, and electro- chemical analysis are applied to the analysis of unknowns. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 305. 1 credit.
308. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. Chemical instrumentation is utilized in analytical method development and analysis. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 306. 1 credit.
311. Physical Chemistry I. The study of thermodynamic laws and functions, including phase and reaction equilibria. Systems under study include ideal and real gases, ideal and non-ideal solutions, and multi-component phase transitions. Prerequisites: CHM 1 12, MAS 161, and PHY 104 or 112. 3 credits.
312. Physical Chemistry II. The study of chemical systems from a molecular perspective. Basic concepts of quantum chemistry and statistical theory applied to atomic and molecular structure. Also included are electrochemistry, kinetics, and transport processes. Prerequisite: CHM 31 1.3 credits.
321, 322. Physical Laboratory I,II. Application of chemical instrumentation to a study of the principles of physical chemistry. Experimental work involves calorimetry, refractometry, conductivity, viscometry, and atomic absorption, FTIR, UV-VIS, and NMR spectroscopy applied to the study of phase and reaction equilibria, kinetics, and atomic and molecular structure. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 3 1 1 for CHM 32 1 and CHM 3 1 2 for CHM 322. Writing intensive. 1 credit per semester.
360. The Teaching of Chemistry in Secondary Schools. A course designed for students seeking certification to teach chemistry in secondary education. Topics include evaluation of laboratory experiments, demonstrations, textbooks, and computer software. Prerequisites: CHM 112, 1 14. 3 credits.
411. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. A study of bonding theories, molecular structure, spectroscopy, and reaction mechanisms with special emphasis on transition metal com- plexes. Prerequisite: CHM 312. 3 credits.
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421. Chemometrics. The application of multivariate statistics to experimental design and data analysis. Topics include experimental design, pattern recognition, calibration, optimi- zation, signal processing and peak resolution. Some familiarity with computers and chemical instrumentation is recommended. Prerequisite: CHM 1 12. 3 credits
510. Chemical Research. Chemical research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. This course introduces the students to the methods and analysis involved in research. A major written report and an oral presentation are required. Prerequisites or corequisites: CHM 305 and 311 and senior standing. 1 to 4 credits per semester.
810. Computers in Chemistry. A hands-on study of the application of Macintosh computers to problems in the high school chemistry curriculum. Topics include word-processing, graphics, spreadsheets, applications of computer interfacing, molecular modeling, and the Internet. 3 credits.
Course in Science (SCI):
100. Introduction to Science. The study of scientific principles and experiments applicable to a person's everyday experiences. Student projects are selected from the areas of biology, chemistry, and physics. The course is open to all students, and is appropriate for those intending to teach elementary school. Laboratory experience included. 4 credits.
Faculty
Richard D. Cornelius, professor of chemistry. Chairperson.
Ph.D., University of Iowa; postdoctoral research, University of Wisconsin.
Inorganic chemistry. Cornelius works at the border of inorganic chemistry and biochemistry.
He has earned a national reputation for his work with computers in chemical education and
is currently exploring the educational possibilities of the World Wide Web.
Donald B. Dahlberg, professor of chemistry.
Ph.D., Cornell University; postdoctoral work, University of Toronto. Physical chemistry and chemometrics. Dahlberg does research in the application of multi- variate statistics to chemical problems. He is also an industrial consultant in this area. He is presently studying the use of chemometrics and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in the analysis of edible oils. Food manufacturers must perform dozens of expensive and time- consuming analyses to guarantee the quality of their products. Through the use of modem chemical instrumentation and sophisticated mathematical techniques, it may be possible to replace these tests with just one.
Owen A. Moe Jr., professor of chemistry.
Ph.D., Purdue University; postdoctoral study, Cornell University.
Biochemistry. Moe directs his research toward an understanding of enzyme active sites. He
uses a technique called affinity labeling to covalently label amino acid residues at enzyme
active sites. His research group carries out kinetic analyses of modified enzymes, identifies
labeled amino acids by chromatographic and protein sequencing methods, and studies active
site topography using computer-based molecular modeling.
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Carl T. Wigal, assistant professor of chemistry.
Ph.D., Miami University, Ohio.
Organic chemistry. Wigal' s research is aimed at developing new strategies for synthesizing
natural products. Of particular interest to Wigal are the synthetic and mechanistic aspects of
addition reactions to 1, 4-quinones. He also is actively developing microscale experiments
for organic chemistry.
H. Anthony Neidig, professor and chairperson emeritus.
Ph.D., University of Delaware.
Recipient of the Chemical Manufacturers' Association College Chemistry Teacher Award
in 1970 and the E. Emmet Reid Award for excellence in teaching in a small college in 1978.
Neidig' s pursuits include the development and publication of laboratory experiments for
introductory chemistry.
Cynthia R. Johnston, adjunct instructor in chemistry.
B.S., Lebanon Valley College.
Johnston is focusing her efforts on the development of science curricula for the elementary
school classroom and on instructing those studying to teach in the elementary school.
Philip J. Oles, adjunct assistant professor of chemistry.
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts.
Analytical chemistry. Oles has extensive experience in chemical industry in the area of
analyzing foods for various nutrients.
John L. Snyder, adjunct assistant professor of chemistry. Ph.D., Villanova University.
Linda F. Ebright, adjunct assistant professor of chemistry. M.S., University of Pittsburgh.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Department of Education prepares students for elementary, special education, and secondary school teaching.
Post-baccalaureate certification is also available for those who wish to become teachers or for those already certified who want to add elementary, special education, or secondary education to an existing certificate. Certification in two or more areas of teacher preparation is possible; however, such certification requires meticulous attention to scheduling and may require additional semesters.
Elementary education majors who pursue both elementary and special education certifi- cations will be able to complete them within their four years of study, provided they successfully and carefully complete the program as prescribed. Other combinations of areas of teacher certification will most likely require additional semesters.
The Education Department is intent on preparing well-rounded and qualified graduates who will exercise genuinely professional and personal leadership roles in the schools and communities where they will live and work.
Education Program
Degree Requirements:
There is no major or minor in education.
Courses in Education (EDU):
110. Foundations of Education. A study of the legal, social, historical and philosophical foundations of American education correlated with a survey of the principles and theories of influential educators. Includes required field practicum. 3 credits.
310. The Education of the Exceptional Child. An introduction to current research and practices concerning the range of exceptionalities in children. The course includes attention to policies, legislation, programs, methods and materials. Various resource personnel are invited to address pertinent issues. The course includes a minimum of one hour per week field experience in local programs designed to meet the needs of exceptional children. Prerequi- sites: EDU 110, PSY 100 or PSY 210, and permission of instructor. Limited to teacher certification candidates only. 3 credits.
346. Educational Technology and Instructional Media. An introduction to the media and technology used for educational communications. Includes materials, equipment, character- istics, and competencies for effective use. Covers a wide range of media from chalk to computers. Limited to sophomore education majors or to other teacher certification candi- dates with permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
Elementary Education (Teacher Certification) Program
The Education Department is committed to preparing elementary education majors who have a thorough grounding in the disciplines they will teach within the context of a strong liberal arts foundation. The program includes intensive training in the content and method- ologies of all elementary school subjects.
The field-centered component in the program requires extensive and carefully sequenced
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opportunities to work with teachers and children in a variety of school settings during all four years of preparation for teaching. The Education Department has established strong relation- ships with local public, parochial and private schools. Majors spend an average of two hours per week each semester in various public school classrooms, observing teachers and children, aiding, tutoring, providing small-group and whole-class instruction, and completing tasks on increasingly challenging levels of involvement. Seniors spend the fall semester in full- time student teaching with cooperating teachers who have been carefully chosen for that role. Additional opportunities are provided for our students to work in nursery schools, child care centers, Head Start programs, middle schools, and in classes for exceptional children.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in elementary education.
Major: Elementary education majors must take: EDU 1 10, 310; ELM 220, 250, 270, 280, 332, 341, 342, 344, 361, 362, 499; ART 401; GPY 1 1 1; HIS 125; MAS 100 or equivalent; PSY 100 or 210, 220, 321 (60 credits).
Note: Students who are pursuing teacher certification must complete 1 2 credit hours of ELM 440 Student Teaching in addition to completing all requirements for the major in Elementary Education.
Courses in Elementary Education (ELM):
220. Music in the Elementary School. A course designed to aid elementary education majors in developing music skills for the classroom, including the playing of instruments, singing, using notation, listening, movement, and creative applications. 3 credits. {Cross-listed as Music 220.)
250. Mathematics in the Elementary School. A study of basic preschool to sixth grade mathematical concepts with major emphasis on the NCTM Standards, the integration of media and technology, writing across the curriculum, student assessments, and exceptional children. Attention is given to the development of hands-on teaching activities, simulations, and experiences which can be utilized effectively with any classroom population. 3 credits.
260. Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education. An introduction to contem- porary research, theories, programs, curricula, methods, and materials in early childhood education, nursery school through grade 2. Includes required field experience in a local early childhood center. Limited to teacher certification candidates or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
270. Children 's Literature. A study of the entire range of literature for children, from infants through grade 8. All categories of children' s literature are experienced and studied, including poetry, picture books, traditional literature, modem fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, nonfiction (biography, informational books, etc.), multicultural, and international literature. Attention is given to the essential values and crucial benefits of using children's literature in the classroom and in the home. Controversies involving children' s literature are discussed openly, with special care given to a balanced examination of all such issues. Limited to teacher certification candidates or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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280. Field Practicum in the Elementary School. Supervised field experiences in appropriate school settings. Prerequisite: permission. 1-3 credits.
332. The Physical Sciences in the Elementary School. A study of basic concepts in general science, earth and space science, physical and biological science, and environmental studies based on the Pennsylvania Science Benchmarks for Science Education. The course empha- sizes the experiential nature of science in the elementary classroom with special attention to materials, media and technology, writing across the curriculum, authentic assessment, exceptional children, and methodologies appropriate for kindergarten through sixth grade students. The course integrates a multidisciplined, whole language approach to teaching physical and environmental science. 3 credits.
341, 342. Teaching of Reading I, II. The fundamentals of teaching children to read from the readiness programs of early childhood education to the more comprehensive techniques required to teach reading in all subject areas of the curricula in elementary and middle schools. Effective reading programs, methods, and materials are examined first hand. Includes during each semester one hour per week of reading enrichment for selected elementary school students. Prerequisite: ELM 270. 3 credits per semester.
344. Health Education in the Schools. Provides the background information and skills teachers need to implement comprehensive school health education. The course includes information on the six categories of risk behavior identified by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The course examines the objectives of Healthy People 2000, the eight components in comprehensive school health, the Safe Schools Act, the National Health Education Standards, comprehensive school health programs, the 10 content areas of health education, and instructional strategies and materials appropriate to the teaching of health in today ' s schools. Attention is given to the ethical, moral, and religious issues often associated with this area of the school curriculum. 3 credits.
361. Language Arts in the Elementary School. The content, methods and materials for teaching oral and written language beginning with early childhood: listening, speaking, creative and practical writing, creative dramatics, handwriting, grammar and usage, spelling, reading, and thinking. The course emphasizes media and technology, authentic assessment, and exceptional children ' s language development. The course is designed to assist preservice teachers in helping children to communicate effectively and responsibly through a process writing, whole language, literature based, multidisciplined approach to teaching. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
362. Social Studies in the Elementary School. An examination of the content, methods and role of social studies in the elementary school, beginning with early childhood. The curriculum is examined from two vantage points: the daily lives of children as they relate to developing values and attitudes and the planned study of people as they live and have lived in our world. The development of a teaching unit and the examination of learning resources are required. 3 credits.
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440. Student Teaching. Each student spends an entire semester in an area school under the supervision of a carefully selected cooperating teacher. Open to seniors only. A major grade point average of at least 2.0 and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 are required. Prerequisites: EDU 1 10, 310; GPY 1 1 1; HIS 125; PSY 220,321; ELM 220, 250, 270, 280, 332, 341 , 342, 344, 36 1 , 362, and permission of the Education Department faculty. 12 credits.
499. Senior Seminar. Special topics related to current concerns in education are researched and presented by the students in the course. Issues related to teaching and to further professional growth are explored. Teams of students are required to do extensive research in an approved topic and to make a computer-based, multimedia presentation of that research to the class. 3 credits.
Geography Program
A course in geography is offered to acquaint students with the physical and cultural aspects of the world in which they live and to introduce them to geography as a discipline. The course is recommended for all students who wish to broaden their understanding of the world.
Course in Geography (GPY):
111. Physical Geography and Its Impact. A survey of the physical aspects of the earth and its impact on life through the Six Themes of Geography developed by the National Geography Standards. Attention is given to the solar system, the earth' s movements, climate, weather, landforms, ecology, environmental awareness, and the processes that form and change the earth's surface. Students explore, through different modes of media and technol- ogy and a variety of hands-on activities, the impact that physical geography has on their everyday lives. A Whole Language, multidisciplined approach to teaching geography is presented. Requirement for elementary education certification. Prerequisite: Elementary Education major or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
Secondary Teacher Certification Program
Students pursuing secondary teacher certification are prepared for teaching by completing an intensive program in the departmental major(s) of their choice in conjunction with a carefully sequenced professional education component within the Education Department. Both the major program and the professional education component are completed within the context of a strong foundation in the liberal arts.
Departmental majors may seek certification in biology, chemistry, English, French, German, Spanish, mathematics, physics, and social studies.
Opportunities are provided candidates to observe and to teach in junior high and high school settings prior to the full-time student teaching semester. Cooperating teachers are selected through a process involving college faculty, public school personnel, and the student teachers, thus assuring the most beneficial placements possible.
Degree Requirements:
There is no major in education for those interested in secondary teaching. Students complete
the requirements in their chosen major and the designated professional education courses.
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in the chosen major. (Majors: biology, chemistry, English, French, German, Spanish, mathematics, physics, and social studies.)
Secondary Teacher Certification: Students seeking secondary certification must complete the approved program in the chosen major and 21 credits in education courses, consisting of EDU 1 10 and SED 420, 430 and 440. SED 280 or SED 430 must be taken in the fall or spring semester immediately preceding the student teaching semester. SED 280 should be taken at least twice prior to SED 440. SED 420 and 440 comprise the student teaching semester of the senior or post graduate year.
Courses in Secondary Education (SED):
280. Field Practicum in the Secondary School. Supervised field experiences in appropriate school settings. Designed to offer practical experiences for prospective secondary teachers or students planning an educational ministry. Prerequisites: permission. 1-3 credits.
420. Human Growth and Development. A survey of human characteristics, research in developmental psychology and their implications for teaching and learning at the middle school and secondary school levels. Prerequisite: EDU 1 10; secondary teacher certification candidate; junior or senior status; approval of instructor. 3 credits.
430. Practicum and Methods. A study of the basic principles and procedures for middle school and secondary classroom management and instruction. Prerequisite: EDU 110; secondary teacher certification candidate; junior or senior status; approval of instructor. 3 credits.
440. Student Teaching. Students spend an entire semester in an area school under the supervision of a carefully selected cooperating teacher. Open to seniors only. Requirements are:
( 1 ) a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50
(2) a grade point average of at least 2.00 in the major field
(3) completion of all courses required of the major for student teaching
(4) completion of professional education courses required for student teaching
(5) approval of the major adviser and of the Education Department faculty.
Prerequisites: EDU 110, SED 430. SED 420 is normally taken concurrently with SED 440. 12 credits.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM MENTALLY AND/OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
The special education program operates in conjunction with the elementary, music education, or secondary education programs. Students complete a full sequence of course work in their majors in addition to their specialized course work in special education. Student teaching experiences are provided in two settings: one in a regular school setting and the second in a special education setting. Program graduates are certified to teach in regular elementary, music education, or secondary school programs and in special education programs for students with mental retardation, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or behavior disorders, grades K through 12.
Students pursuing special education certification must at the same time be seeking either elementary, music education, or secondary teacher certification. Special education certifica- tion cannot be taken apart from one of these other areas.
Post-baccalaureate candidates who already have a currently valid teaching certificate may apply for admission to the special education program. Each candidate's credentials will be reviewed on an individual basis to ensure adequate preparation for admission to the special education program.
Each course in the program includes mandatory weekly field experiences in a special education setting over the course of the entire semester. One-half of the student teaching semester will be completed in a special education setting.
Degree Requirements:
There is no major in special education. Students complete the requirements in their majors and in the chosen area of certification relative to that major and then the required courses in special education.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in the chosen major. (Majors: biology, chemistry, elementary, English, French, German, Spanish, mathematics, music education, physics, and the social sciences.)
Courses in Special Education (EDU):
310. An Introduction to Exceptionalities in Children and Youth.The nature of exceptionahties in children and youth, characteristics and groupings of exceptional children, individual differences and the impact of those differences on students, their families, the schools, and the entire range of local, state, and federal legislation which mandates services for excep- tional individuals. Includes a required weekly field experience in a special education setting. Prerequisite: permission. 3 credits.
311, 312. Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching in Special Education and Included Settings-Phase I, II. Addresses the diagnosis of and the necessary adaptations to the learning needs of exceptional students, preschool through grade twelve. The development and application of curricula, methodologies and classroom practices to respond to the strengths and needs of students with various needs will be developed and applied in real settings. All areas of the various kindergarten through grade twelve curricula will be addressed. Includes a required weekly field experience in a special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 110, 310. 3 credits per semester.
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313. Assessment, Evaluation, and Response Strategies for Students with Exceptionalities.
Special education professionals need to use caution in the assessment process and in making educational decisions. There continues to be a need to understand the consequences of labeling and segregating individual students. This course will address the assessment process in light of current research and legislation concerning special education, with attention to recent state and federal legislation and revised mandates. Includes a required weekly field experience in a special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 110, 310, 311, 312. 3 credits.
314. Managing Instructional and Behavioral Components in Special Education and Included Classrooms. The absolute necessity of knowing how, when, why, and the what of dealing effectively with students who have special learning needs will be addressed in this course. Ways of observing, of recording, and of responding to student behaviors will be developed. Intervention strategies will be studied and evaluated. Classroom management will be analyzed and reflectively applied. Includes a required weekly field experience in a special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 1 10, 310. 3 credits.
Faculty
Susan L. Atkinson, associate professor of education. Ed.D., Temple University.
She teaches method courses in mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts, plus courses in the foundations of education and physical geography. Supervises student teachers. Her research interests are in the area of matching student/teacher learning styles to increase academic achievement. Her interests include multidisciplined curricula, classroom manage- ment and early childhood education. She is the adviser for the college' s professional teaching organization, which includes secondary, elementary, and music education majors.
Cheryl L. George, assistant professor of special education. Ph.D., University of North Texas.
She serves as the director of special education and is responsible for the operation, coordination, and continued development of the program. She teaches courses in special education and is the department liaison with special education administrators and teachers in the intermediate units and in the school districts of the surrounding areas. She oversees course required field experiences and supervises student teachers in special education settings. She serves as a resource in special education matters for faculty and students involved in teacher certification, especially within the education department.
Michael A. Grella, professor of education. Chairperson. Ed.D., West Virginia University.
He teaches courses in children's literature, reading, early childhood education, and excep- tional children. He coordinates reading-related practica in the public schools and supervises student teachers. He serves as the department' s chief liaison with public school personnel and with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. He maintains a special interest in the acquisition of literacy at the primary grade levels and in learning disabilities.
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Donald E. Kline, assistant professor of education. Ed.D., Lehigh University.
He teaches courses in educational foundations, educational technology, secondary method- ology, and supervises student teachers. He serves as the director of instructional design and technology in the department to develop and promote the integration of the computer and other instructional media in all phases of teacher preparation.
Dale E. Summers, associate professor of education.
Ed.D., Ball State University.
He teaches courses in educational foundations, world cultural geography, American cultural
geography, elementary social studies, secondary school curricula and methodologies, and
adolescent development. He serves as supervisor of student teachers and helps to monitor
pre-student teaching field experiences. He maintains a particular interest in special education
for the emotionally disturbed at both the elementary and secondary level.
Linda L. Summers, instructor in education.
M.A., Ball State University.
She serves as the director of elementary and secondary field experiences for the Education
Department. She teaches courses in educational foundations, language arts, social studies,
and health. She supervises elementary and secondary student teachers. Areas of interest in
education include early childhood education, thematic approaches to learning, the use of
integrated curriculum, and cooperative learning.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
English Program
The major in English introduces students to the humanistic study of language. While English majors may choose to concentrate in literature, communications or secondary education, the basis for all concentrations is the study of literature. All majors also learn the skills of clear, concise and correct expression as well as of effective collection, organization, and presentation of material. Such study prepares the student for graduate work in literature or communications, or for professional study in such fields as law or theology. Graduates of the Department of English are also prepared to work in journalism, teaching, editing, public relations, publishing, advertising, government, and industry.
Departmental Honors: English majors with a major GPA of 3.5 at the end of the junior year are eligible to apply for departmental honors. Details are available from the department chairperson.
The English Department offers a major program with concentrations in literature, communications, and secondary education, as well as minors in literature, communications and theater.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in English.
Major: Core requirements: ENG 120 ; three from 221-229 (at least two of the three must be from 22 1 -226); 32 1 ; 34 1 or 342; (18 credits). Students must choose one of the concentrations below in addition to the core.
Literature concentration: Three additional survey courses (ENG 22 1-229); 370; three from among 330, 350, 390-literature (39 total credits).
Communications concentration: ENG 099; ENG 140; five additional communications courses, at least two of which must be at the 300 level (ENG 202-218, 310-315, 390- communications); three credits of ENG 400 (39 total credits).
Secondary Education concentration: One, additional survey course from ENG 221-229 (the total of four surveys must include at least three from 221-226); two from among ENG 202, 213, and 218; three from among 330, 350, 370, 390-literature or communications; and ENG 360 (39 total credits).
To be certified by the state, secondary education concentrators must also complete EDU 110, SED 420, SED 430, and SED 440 (SED 440 requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA).
Minor (Literature): ENG 120; ENG 22 1 or 222; two from ENG 225, 226, 227, 228, 229; two additional 300-level literature courses (18 credits).
Minor (Communications): ENG 120; ENG 140; ENG 221 or 222; three additional commu- nications courses (202-218, 310-315, 390-communications) (18 credits).
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Minor (Theater): ENG 120; ENG 202; ENG 204; ENG 341; ENG 342; one drama-related course from among 330, 350, or 390 (18 credits).
Courses in English (ENG):
099. Internship Portfolio. A formal collection of the student's previous communications- oriented work, to be submitted to the department as part of the student' s formal request to take ENG 400 (Internship). Graded Satisfactory /Unsatisfactory. Offered every semester. 0 credits.
100. Academic Communications. An introduction to communication as it is used in the academic skill areas of reading, speaking, research, and analysis and synthesis. Topics include the analysis of academic readings for their core components, evaluation of library- based and Internet-based research articles, and the development of active reading, test-taking, and note-taking strategies. Usually offered fall semester. Prerequisite for 100: Permission of the instructor. 1 credit.
101. 102. English as a Second Language: Speaking, Reading, and Listening I, 11.
Emphasis on advanced speaking, reading, and listening skills for students for whom English is the second language. The second semester continues work on the same skills. 3 credits.
103, 104. English as a Second Language: Writing I, 11. Emphasis on constructing the academic essay for students for whom English is the second language. The second semester continues work on the same skills. 3 credits.
Ill, 112. English Communications I, II. Both semesters help the student find her or his own
voice within the demands and expectations of public expression. Both courses emphasize the development of clear, organized and rhetorically effective written prose. 112 also empha- sizes speaking, reading, and research skills. Prerequisite for 112: 111 or permission of chairperson. 3 credits.
120. Introduction to Literature. An introduction to literary genres and to the basic methodology, terminology and concepts of the study of literature. Usually offered every semester. 3 credits.
140. Introduction to Mass Communications. An introduction to career-oriented uses of language and to the skills used universally by reporters, editors, advertising copywriters, public relations personnel, and technical writers. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
202. Theater Workshop. A workshop in the elements of theater with classroom practice in production of scenes and whole plays. Usually offered spring semester. 3 credits.
204. Theater Production and Performance. Instruction in all aspects of producing and performing a full-length play. Preference given to students who have completed ENG 202 (Theater Workshop). Usually offered alternate fall semesters. 3 credits.
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210. Management Communications. The development of writing, speaking and listening skills for business management. Prerequisite: ENG 111 and 112, or permission of the instructor. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
213. Journalism. The development of the basic skills of journalistic writing such as interviewing, covering meetings, gathering and reporting news, and writing features accord- ing to standard formats and styles; the course also covers legal and ethical aspects of journalism. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENG HI and 112, or permission of the instructor. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
214. Creative Writing: Poetry. A workshop in writing poetry. Usually offered alternate fall semesters. 3 credits.
215. Creative Writing: Fiction. A workshop in writing short fiction. Usually offered alternate fall semesters. 3 credits.
216. Technical Applications in Writing. The development of writing, speaking, and illustrating skills to convey specialized, often technical information to a non-technical audience. Prerequisite: ENG 1 1 1 and 1 12 or permission of the instructor. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
218. Oral Communication. Introduction to informative, persuasive, and other types of oral communication, with emphasis on the student' s own performance as well as the judgment of others' performance. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
221. Survey of American Literature 1. A survey of selected major American authors from the colonial period to about 1900. Writing intensive. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
222. Survey of American Literature II. A survey of selected major American authors from about 1900 to the present. Writing intensive. Usually offered spring semester. 3 credits.
225. Survey of English Literature I. A survey of selected major English authors from the Middle Ages to about 1800. Writing intensive. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
226. Survey of English Literature II. A survey of selected major English authors from about 1 800 to the present. Writing intensive. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
227. World Literature I. A survey of selected major writers from earliest literate history to about 1000 A.D. About two-thirds of the literature studied will come from western Europe, the rest from non-western cultures. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
228. World Literature 11. A survey of selected major writers from about 1 000 to about 1 800 A.D. About two-thirds of the literature studied will come from western Europe, the rest from non-western cultures. Usually offered spring semester. 3 credits.
229. World Literature III. A survey of selected major non-writers from about 1800 to the present. About two-thirds of the literature studied will come from Europe and Russia, the rest from non-western cultures. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
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310. Advanced Journalism. Builds upon basic journalistic skills by requiring students to read and write long pieces of investigative and feature reporting. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENG 213. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
312. Writing for Radio and TV. Theory and technique of writing news and features for broadcast media. Editing and rewriting press association dispatches, gathering local news, recording interviews and preparing newscasts and feature programs. Prerequisite: ENG 140. Usually offered alternate fall semesters. 3 credits.
313. Advertising Copy and Layout. Principles and techniques of copy writing; selection and presentation of sales points; creative strategy in production of layouts. Prerequisite: ENG 140. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
314. Public Relations. Purposes and methods of modem public relations as practiced by business and industry, organizations and institutions, trades and professions. Public opinion evaluation. Planning of public relations programs. Prerequisite: ENG 140. Usually offered alternate fall semesters. 3 credits.
315. Editing. Editing theory and exercises in copyreading, rewriting and headlining. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENG 140. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
321. History and Grammar of the English Language. An examination of the evolution of English phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary, including current conventions and usage. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
330. Literary Genres. A study of one of the various forms of literature, such as the narrative poem, the lyric poem, the novel, the short story, drama, film, the essay, biography and autobiography. The genre will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when it involves a genre the student has not previously studied. Writing intensive. Pre- requisite: Eng 120 or a 200-level survey (ENG 221-229). Usually offered every semester. 3 credits.
341. Shakespeare I. A concentrated study of early Shakespearean drama, especially the comedies and the histories. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENG 120 or a 200-level survey (ENG 221-229). Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
342. Shakespeare II. A concentrated study of late Shakespearean drama, especially the tragedies and the romances. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENG 120 or a 200-level survey (ENG 221-229). Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
350. Major Authors. Intensive study of one or two major American or British authors. Recent subjects have included Faulkner, Joyce, Woolf, O'Connor, Morrison, Chaucer, Milton, Pound, and Williams. The authors will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: ENG 120 or a 200-level survey (ENG 221-229). Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
360. The Teaching of English in Secondary Schools. The teaching of writing and literature in the junior high and high school classroom, exploring literary, pedagogical, and composi- tion theory as they apply to actual teaching practice. Writing intensive, prerequisites: ENG 120 and EDU 1 10. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
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370. Literary Theory and Its Applications. An introduction on both a theoretical and a practical level to a number of major theoretical and critical approaches to literature. Prerequisite: ENG 120. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
391. British Theatre. This course will examine important British plays and playwrights with special emphasis on those plays currently in production in London. Offered in the London Program. 4 credits.
400. Internship. Practical and professional work experience, on or off campus, related to the student's career interests, involving both on-site and faculty supervision. Generally limited to juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: ENG 099; permission of the chairperson; application form from Registrar' s office must be completed prior to registration. 1-12 credit hours.
Faculty Philip A. Billings, professor of English. Ph.D., Michigan State University.
He teaches courses in world and American literature as well as poetry and fiction writing. His publications include poems and articles in various magazines and two books of poems based on the lives of people in the immediate area.
Marie G. Bongiovanni, assistant professor of English. M.L.A., University of Pennsylvania.
She teaches courses in editing, public relations, journalism, and modem literature. Experi- enced in journalism, business, and free-lance writing, she recently completed a summer program in nature writing at Bennington College.
Phylis C. Dryden, associate professor of English.
D.A., State University of New York at Albany.
She teaches courses in management communication, linguistics, communications theory,
and American literature. In addition she directs the department internship program. She has
published numerous poems, stories, and journalistic articles; and she has won two NEH
Summer Seminar grants for literary study.
Gary Grieve-Carlson, professor of English. Chairperson.
Ph.D., Boston University.
He teaches courses in American literature, American studies, editing, and grammar. He has
been a Fulbright Junior Lecturer in Germany and has published several articles on American
cultural criticism and twentieth century poetry.
John P. Kearney, professor of English.
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
He teaches courses in Shakespeare, British literature, and technical writing as well as an
interdisciplinary course in revolutions. He is a Victorian literature scholar who is writing a
book on Charles Dickens.
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Walter E. Labonte, lecturer in English.
M.A., Northeastern University.
He teaches introductory writing and literature courses, and works in the Center for Excellence
in Learning and Teaching.
Mary K. Pettice, assistant professor of English.
Ph.D., University of Houston.
She teaches courses in journalism, creative writing, and modem British and American
literature. She also advises the student newspaper. Experienced in the newspaper and
publishing worlds, she has also published poetry and short stories.
Kevin B. Pry, lecturer in English.
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.
Dramaturge for local theater companies, he teaches courses in world literature, dramatic
literature, and theater workshop and production. He also advises the student drama club.
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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
The study of a foreign language has three aims: to develop fluency in the basic communication skills, to provide an understanding of the cultural heritage of the people who use the language, and to understand language as the fundamental medium by which humankind thinks and interacts.
The Department of Foreign Languages prepares the language major for a career in a variety of fields: teaching, diplomatic and government service, foreign trade, business and social service. For many of these careers the study of a foreign language is often combined with majors in other disciplines.
The department encourages students to avail themselves of the college ' s opportunities for foreign travel and study, particularly Lebanon Valley College programs in Cologne, Germany; Montpellier, France; and Salamanca, Spain.
The Department of Foreign Languages offers majors in French, German and Spanish, secondary teacher certification in foreign language, as well as minors in the three languages. The department also offers the major in International Business jointly with the Management Department.
Foreign Languages Program
Degree Requirements:
No major is offered in foreign language. Majors are offered in French, German and Spanish.
Elementary or Secondary Teacher Certification: Students seeking elementary or secondary certification in a foreign language must take FLG 360 and 21 credits in education courses including EDU 110 and SED 420, 430 and ELM or SED 440.
Courses in Foreign Language (FLG):
260. Approaches to Culture. A survey of contemporary life in French, German and Spanish speaking countries. Topics may include customs, values, social structures, geography, and current issues. Taught in English. 3 credits.
350. Linguistics. A study of the field of linguistics. Investigates language as a system of signs and as a culturally conditioned behavior. 3 credits.
360. The Teaching of Foreign Language in Schools. A comprehensive study of modem teaching methods, with emphasis on practicing basic classroom skills for elementary through secondary school level instruction. Prerequisite: FRN 202, GMN 202, or SPA 202. 3 credits.
French Program
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in French.
Major: 24 credits in French above the intermediate level, FLG 350 (27 credits) For teaching certification, FLG 360 is required.
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Minor: 18 credits in French above the elementary level. Courses in advanced conversation and composition as well as in culture are strongly recommended.
Courses in French (FRN):
101, 102. Elementary French 1,11. Introductory courses in French. Aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in French. Also offers insights into French-speaking cultures. 3 credits.
201, 202. Intermediate French I,II. Review of material typically covered in a first-year French course. Aimed at building students' proficiency in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - and at enhancing their knowledge of the cultures of French- speaking people. Prerequisite: FRN 102 or equivalent. 3 credits.
300. Advanced Conversation. Intensive practice in spoken French. Discussions on a wide range of topics related to French life and contemporary society. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
310. Advanced Grammar & Composition. Intensive practice in written French. Develop- ment of advanced writing skills through composition assignments based on contemporary French writing and issues. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
320. Business French. A study of the language of business and business practices of France and French-speaking countries. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
340. The Sounds of French: Intensive Listening Comprehension Skills. An intensive listening comprehension class in which students are exposed to, and tested in, many registers of spoken French: stories, lectures, movies, advertising, radio, television, conversation, announcements, instructions, etc. The objective is to provide students with a listening immersion in the Francophone world. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
350. Issues in French Culture. Discussion of an important issue in France from different points of view. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
410. French Literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. A study of medieval French literature to 1600. Works from the medieval epic and courtly romance through Renaissance philosophical essays. Development of advanced communicative skills through literature will be promoted. Prerequisite: FRN 300 or 310 or permission. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
420. French Literature of the 17th Century. A study of the spirit and principal authors of French Classicism with a special emphasis on the theater of Comeille, Racine and Moliere. Prerequisite: FRN 300 or FRN 310 or permission. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
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430. French Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries. A study of the main ideological currents of the 18th and 19th centuries: the faith in reason, the emergence of pre-romanticism, romanticism and realism. Emphasis on the works of Voltaire, Montesquieu, Diderot, Rousseau, 1' Abbe Prevost, Marivaux, Hugo, Flaubert, Balzac, Zola, and Baudelaire. Prereq- uisite: FRN 300 or FRN 310 or permission. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
440. French Literature of the 20th Century. A study of contemporary society as reflected in the literary evolution from Proust to theNouveau Roman andle theatre de I 'Absurde. Such writers as Giraudoux, Anouilh, Malraux, Sartre, Camus, lonesco, Becket will be studied. Prerequisite: FRN 300 or FRN 310 or permission. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
450. Modern Theatre and Poetry of France. A study of theater and poetry of the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: FRN 300 or FRN 310 or permission. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
German Program
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in German.
Major: 24 credits in German above the intermediate level; FLG 350. (27 credits). For teaching certification, FLG 360 is required. \
I Minor: 1 8 credits in German above the elementary level. Courses in advanced conversation i and composition as well as in culture are strongly recommended. *
Courses in German (GMN):
101, 102. Elementary German I,II. Introductory courses in German. Aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in German. Also offers insights into German-speaking cultures. 3 credits.
201, 202. Intermediate German I,II. Review of material typically covered in a first-year German course. Aimed at building students' proficiency in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - and at enhancing their knowledge of the cultures of German-speaking people. Prerequisite: GMN 102 or equivalent. 3 credits.
203, 204; 303, 304; 403,404. Language & Culture I, II. An immersion course on three levels offered in Cologne, Germany. German in context with a grammar review, practical exercises and discussion of cultural issues. Placement determined in Cologne. Prerequisite: GMN 102 or equivalent. 3 credits.
310. Germany Past and Present. Studies the major epochs of German cultural history and describes the chief characteristics of present-day German society. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
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316. Composition & Conversation. Intensive practice in the interactive skills of speaking and writing. Review of grammar and emphasis of practical situations. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
320. Business German. A study of the language of business and business practices of Germany and German- speaking countries. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
330. German Short Fiction. A reading course in the Cologne program for the intermediate student. Study of short texts to develop more advanced skills and introduce the techniques of literary analysis. Prerequisite: GMN 102 or equivalent. 3 credits.
350. Issues in German Culture. Study of a major issue from various points of view. Readings in German and English; discussion and writing in German and English. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
370. Techniques of Translation & Interpretation. Emphasizes the skills needed for accurate and idiomatic translation of German texts into English. Discussion of more complex grammatical structures. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
400-419. Readings in German. Works of fiction and nonfiction selected to explore a particular topic or theme. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
460. Lyric Poetry. A study of German song fromminnesang to contemporary rock. Involves both texts and music as appropriate. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
Spanish Program
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in Spanish.
Major: 24 credits in Spanish above the intermediate level; FLG 350 (27 credits). For teaching certification, FLG 360 is required.
Minor: 18 credits in Spanish above the elementary level. Courses in advanced conversation and composition as well as in culture are strongly recommended.
Courses in Spanish (SPA):
101, 102. Elementary Spanish I, II. Introductory courses in Spanish. Aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in Spanish. Also offers insights into Spanish-speaking cultures. 3 credits.
201, 202. Intermediate Spanish I, II. Review of material typically covered in a first-year Spanish course. Aimed at building students' proficiency in all four language skills -listening, speaking, reading and writing - and at enhancing their knowledge of the cultures of Spanish- speaking people. Prerequisite: SPA 102 or equivalent. 3 credits.
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300. Advanced Conversation. Intensive practice in spoken Spanish. Discussions on a wide range of topics related to Spanish life and contemporary society. Prerequisite: SPA 202. 3 credits.
310. Advanced Grammar & Composition. Discussion of more complex grammatical structures. Intensive practice in written Spanish. Development of advanced writing skills through composition assignments based on contemporary Spanish writing and issues. Prerequisite: SPA 202. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
320. Business Spanish. An introduction to the language of business and business practices. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
340. The Sounds of Spanish: Intensive Listening Comprehension. An intensive listening comprehension class in which students are exposed to, and tested in, many registers of spoken Spanish: stories, lectures, movies, advertising, radio, television, conversation, announce- ments, instructions, etc. The objective is to provide students with a listening immersion in the Hispanic world. Prerequisite: SPA 202. 3 credits.
350. Issues in Spanish Culture. Discussion of an important issue in Spain from various points of view. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
360. Issues in Latin-American Culture. Discussion of an important issue in Latin America from various points of view. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
370. Techniques of Translation & Interpretation. Studies methods of translation and interpretation. Oral and written texts will be used to work both from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 202. 3 credits.
410. Spanish Literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. A study of the outstanding works of the period. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. Writing intensive.
420. Spanish Literature of the Golden Age. A study of the major works of the period. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
430. Spanish Literature and the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. Readings from the Enlightenment in Spain and an examination of the major works of romanticism and realism. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
440. Spanish Literature of the Twentieth Century. A study of the literary movements of the century, starting with the Generation '98 and modernism. Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent.Writing intensive. 3 credits.
450. Latin-American Literature of the 20th Century. A study of the important writers of the century, with emphasis on recent developments. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
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460. The Age of Discovery. An examination of the Aztec, Mayan and Incan civilizations before 1492 and the philosophy of the Spanish explorers from 1492 on. Prerequisite: SPA 202. Foreign studies. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
Faculty
Diane M. Iglesias, professor of Spanish. Chairperson.
Ph.D., City University of New York.
Iglesias teaches courses in Spanish language, and in Spanish and Latin American culture,
civilization and literature. She has presented research papers in medieval balladry and the
Spanish Golden Age theater at scholarly conferences. She is currently researching the
modem Latin American novel and is particularly interested in the concept of "magical
realism" as it applies to the works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Marta Roller, assistant professor of Spanish.
Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
Roller teaches subjects from basic language to literature and culture of the Hispanic world.
She specializes in Spanish peninsular literature of the 20th century and has a special interest
in foreign language teaching methodology.
James W. Scott, professor of German. Ph.D., Princeton University.
Scott teaches German and courses in the culture, civilization and literature of German- speaking countries. His most recent scholarly presentations have ranged from Kafka's short fiction to cabaret in the GDR and communicative testing. At present he is preparing a new translation of Iwein, an Arthurian epic by Hartmann von Aue. He chairs a state selection committee for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program and is a member of the American Association of Teachers of German task force on distance learning.
Joelle L. Stopkie, associate professor of French.
Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College.
She teaches courses in language, culture and literature and coordinates and supervises study
programs in France. She is currently interested in methodology and Francophone studies.
Angel T. Tuninetti, assistant professor of Spanish.
M.A., Washington University.
Tuninetti teaches Spanish language classes and Latin American culture and hterature. His
special interest is South American travel literature of the colonial and nineteeth century
periods.
Theresa Bowley, adjunct instructor in French.
M.A., Middlebury College.
Bowley teaches courses in French language, culture and civilization. Her special interests
include French culture, French language structure and French cooking.
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Rita Gargotta, adjunct instructor in Spanish.
Diploma, University of Seville.
Gargotta teaches courses in Spanish language, culture and contemporary society.
Leonie Lang-Hambourg, adjunct assistant professor of German.
M.A., University of Oregon, Diploma Interpreter andTranslator, MuncherDolmetscherschule. Experienced as an interpreter and translator, she teaches beginning and intermediate German and courses in advanced German grammar and style, as well as conversation and composi- tion, translation and business German.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND AMERICAN STUDIES
By examining human behavior in the past, the study of history can help people better understand themselves and others. Students of history and American Studies also learn how to gather and analyze information and present their conclusions in clear, concise language.
An undergraduate degree in history or American studies can lead to a career in teaching at the college or high school level, law, government, politics, the ministry, museums and libraries, journalism or editing, historical societies and archives, historical communications or a number of other professions.
American Studies Program
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in American Studies.
Major Core: AMS 111,211, 223, 229, 311, 400; HIS 100, 253; (22 credits)
In addition to the core, each major must select one of the following concentrations for completion of the degree requirements:
Professional/Curatorial Concentration: ART 205 ; one course from the following: ART 20 1 , 203; one course from the following: ENG 221, 222; HIS 211, 261, 262; one course from the following: MSC 201, PHL 240, REL 120. (43 credits)
Cultural Agency Administration Concentration: ACT 161; BUS 230, 340, 420; ENG 140,
210, 314. (43 credits)
Minor: AMS 1 1 1, 21 1, 223 or 229, 31 1; HIS 100, 253; one course from ENG 321, 322, PHL 240; one course from HIS 261, 262; and one course from ART 205, MSC 201, REL 120. (25 credits)
Courses in American Studies (AMS):
101. Introduction to American Cultures. An interdisciplinary, cultural study of fundamental American institutions, social patterns, cultural myths, and cultural icons in historical perspective. Field trips to national and regional sites included. 3 credits.
111. Introduction to American Studies. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of America's heritage and the distinguishing features of the American mind and character. 3 credits.
211. American Folklore. A study of the historical growth of American folklore; such genres as folk art, folk music, and folk speech; contemporary expressions, including regional and ethnic variations; and the dynamics of folk performance in socio-cultural context. 3 credits.
223. American Thought and Culture. A study of American intellectual history focusing on cultural criticism as represented in such schools of thought as Puritanism, Enlightenment, Rationalism, Transcendentalism, Utopianism, the Southern Agrarians, The Progressives, the New York Intellectuals, Marxism, feminism, and the New Journalism. 3 credits.
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229. Culture and Conflict in Modern America. An examination of the social, political, economic, and cultural upheaval of the 1960's and 1970's in the historical context. 3 credits.
230. American Folk Religion. A study of the folk traditions of selected American denomi- nations and sects and of the theological implications of secular folklore. Emphasis will be placed on field work as well as on analysis. 3 credits.
311. American Science and Technology. A study of American science and technology and their interrelations with economic, cultural, political and intellectual developments. Prereq- I uisite: Any laboratory science course. 3 credits. I
400. Internship. Field experience at a cultural agency. Ordinarily intended for juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: GPA of 2.50 in major and permission of department chair. Minimum of 3 credits.
Historical Communications Program
The History Department offers a historical communications program in conjunction with the English Department, described on page 58. The major in historical communications is an interdisciplinary program that provides the opportunity for interested students to engage in a comprehensive study of both history and communications and the significance of their interconnectedness. The program is designed to prepare students for various professional research, writing and editing positions in such fields as radio, television, motion pictures, cable, popular history magazines, theatrical history, and oral history. Lebanon Valley College is one of the very few colleges to offer such a major.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in historical communications.
Mo/or.- HIS 100, 111, 112, 125, 126, 211, 251, 253, 400; one upper-level course in United States history; one upper-level course in European history; and one course from 271, 273, 275, 277, 279; ENG 140, 213, 216, 310 and one from ENG 204, 312, 315. (49 credits)
History Program
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in history.
Major: HIS 100, 101, 102 or 1 1 1, 1 12 as appropriate; 125, 126, 21 1, 251, 253; two upper- 1 level courses in United States history; two upper-level courses in European history; and two courses from 271, 273, 275, 277, 279. (40 credits)
Secondary Education Concentration :Students shall complete successfully the history major plus HIS 360: the Teaching of History and Social Studies in Secondary Schools. Students shall take HIS 1 1 1 and 1 1 2. Students shall complete also the Social Studies core and 2 1 credits of secondary education courses including EDU 1 1 0, SED 420, 430, and 440. A GPA of 2.5 is required for entrance into the secondary certification program. (43 credits in history courses)
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Professional Studies Concentration: Students shall complete successfully the history major plus a minimum of three credits in HIS 500; Independent Study. Students shall take HIS 101 and 102: Western CiviHzation in the major. (43 credits)
Mmor.-HIS 100, 101, 102or 111, 112 as appropriate; 125, 126, 25 1,253 and one upper-level course in European history and one from 271, 273, 275, 277, 279. (25 credits)
Courses in History (HIS):
100. Historical Methodology. An introductory course in historical research and writing with emphasis on using computer technology in research and professional activity. Topics include finding and using historical databases, on-line bibliographies, primary sources on the World Wide Web and CD-Rom, computer mapping and participating in historical discussion groups. Includes extensive hands-on training. 1 credit.
101. Western Civilization to the 14th Century. The development of the western world from its Near Eastern and Mediterranean origins to the eve of the Renaissance. 3 credits.
102. Western Civilization since the 14th Century. A study of how life in the late 20th century has been influenced by historical developments in Europe and America, including the growth of science, the rise of nation states, social classes and values, and changing views of the world. 3 credits.
111. World History to the 14th Century. A study of world history from earliest times to the 16th century with emphasis on the world's great cultural traditions and the major transfor- mation of the world in terms of cultural, social, political, and technological change. 3 credits.
112. World History since the 14th Century. A study of world history from 1 500 to the present with an emphasis on the growing connectedness of the major cultural traditions. 3 credits.
125. United States History to 1865. The story of America from Columbus through the Civil War. 3 credits.
126. United States History Since 1865. The story of America from Reconstruction to the present. 3 credits.
201. The Ancient World. The beginnings of civilization with analysis of the ancient Near East including the Tigris-Euphrates Valley, Egypt, Asia Minor, and Assyria; and with particular emphasis on Greece and Rome. 3 credits.
203. The Middle Ages. A study of the thousand year period ending in 1500 that saw the emergence of a Christian European civilization with particular emphasis on political, social, economic, and cultural trends. 3 credits.
205. Early Modern Europe. The Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and the development of national political states, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
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206. Revolution & Nationalism, 1789-1914. A study of the effects of the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution on Europe. Particular attention is paid to the rise of class antagonisms and national rivalries. Writing intensive. 3 credits. I
207. Europe in the 20th Century. Developments in Europe from 1900 to the present are investigated, with special focus on the role of Germany, the Nazi Era and the post- World War II conditions. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
211. Historical and Cultural Geography. A study of the various geographic regions of the world and how the natural environment has influenced historical and cultural development. 3 credits.
225. The American Revolution. An in-depth study of why Americans declared their independence and how they won the Revolution and worked to build a republic in a hostile world of monarchies. Particular attention is paid to major issues on which historians of the period disagree: Writing intensive. 3 credits.
226. Age of Jefferson & Jackson. How the old republican ideal of a virtuous agrarian society struggled to confront the new age of economic modernization, social diversity, and sectional tension. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
227. Civil War and Reconstruction. A study of how sectional divisions over slavery led to a bloody war and a bitter postwar effort to reshape Southern society. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
251. History and Historians. The first half of this course covers the lives and ideas of the great historians from ancient times to the modem world; the second half of the course covers recent interpretations of American history. 3 credits.
253. The Business of History. An introduction to professional, curatorial and management principles and applications in various segments of the history industry. Students examine the basics of archival management, museum curatorship, oral history, corporate history and historical communications. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
261. Gender, Race, Ethnicity and Class in America to 1860. An analysis of the changing role and status of women, the African-American and native American experience, the underclass experience and the impact of immigration, from the European Conquest to the Civil War. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
262. Gender, Race, Ethnicity and Class in America since 1860. An analysis of the changing role and status of women, the African-American and native American experience, the underclass experience and the impact of immigration and ethnicity from the Civil War to the 1990s. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
277. Modern China and Japan. An analysis of political, economic and cultural institutions of China and Japan with special emphasis on the western impact on these institutions after 1500. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
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273. Modern Africa. African civilization from its origins in the ninth century to the present day, with emphasis on the impact of colonialism, regional distinctions, and the emergence of independent states. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
2 75. Modern Latin America. Latin American civilization from its origins to the present, with emphasis on the impact of colonialism, the emergence of independent states, relationships with the United States, and the modem regional distinctions. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
277. The Modern Middle East. Middle Eastern civilization from the rise of Islam to the present, with emphasis on the Arabian peninsula, the Fertile Crescent, Iran, Turkey, and Egypt, particularly after 1914. The origins and development of the modem state of Israel are also analyzed. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
279. Modern South Asia. Indian sub-continent civilizations from the 16th century to the present with emphasis on the impact of the Mughal empire, the impact of westem colonial control, the crisis of the 19th and 20th centuries, the evolution of nationalism resulting in independence and partition, and with major reference to the contemporary nations and cultures of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
291. The History of London. This course will explore London history from Roman times to the 20th Century with emphasis on London's traditions and accomplishments in terms of social, cultural, religious, political, and technological change. Offered in the London Program. 3 credits.
301. European Social History. An inquiry into the lives and experiences of ordinary folk. Topics include women, laboring classes, and popular culture. 3 credits.
307. Modern Russia. The development of Russia and the Soviet Union from Kievan beginnings to the present, with emphasis upon the period since 1600. 3 credits.
311. History of Modern Germany. An introduction to the historical, political, social and intellectual background of modem Germany. Discussion topics include the Congress of Vienna, the 1848 revolution, the first unification in 1871, the Weimar Republic, National Socialism, and division of Germany after World War II. Special attention will be paid to the unification process since 1989 and Germany's role in intemational politics. Offered in the Cologne Program. 3 credits.
325. American Business and Labor to 1900. An analysis of the role of business in America from the colonial period to 1 900. Topics include managerial leadership, entrepreneurship, the development of the American economy, and the relationships between business, govem- ment, trade unionism and society. Writing intensive. Disciplinary perspective. 3 credits.
326. American Business and Labor since 1900. An analysis of the role of business in America during the 20th century. Topics include managerial leadership, entrepreneurship, the development of the American economy, and the relationships between business, government, trade unionism, and society. Writing intensive. Disciplinary perspective. 3 credits.
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327. American Military History. An analysis of American military institutions from Old World tradition to the post-Persian Gulf era with emphasis on the U.S. Army. 3 credits.
329. Women in America. The role and status of women in American society from colonial to modem times with emphasis on women's economic roles; class, ethnicity and race in women's lives; women and the family; women and reform movements; women's values; women's entry into the professions; cultural expression by women; and feminism. 3 credits.
330. The African-American Experience. The history of the African- American experience from the origins of slavery to modem times with emphasis on slavery, the perpetuation of African cultural and social heritage, transition to freedom, segregation and disenfranchise- ment, civil rights and black power movements, and changing cultural expressions. 3 credits.
360. The Teaching of History and Social Studies in Secondary Schools. A course for those preparing to teach history and social studies at the secondary level. Topics include issues and trends in secondary education, history of historical pedagogy, professional development and course enrichment resources, teaching techniques, the uses of technology and student motivational techniques. 3 credits. Required of all history majors seeking secondary certification.
400. Internship. Field experience in a historical setting. Ordinarily intended for juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: GPA of 2.50 in major and permission of department chair. Minimum of three credits.
Faculty
Howard L. Applegate, professor of history and American studies. Chairperson. Ph.D., Syracuse University.
His teaching is focused on American history, with a strong specialization in business history. Applegate is a historical analyst of the American grocery chain retailing industry.
James H. Broussard, professor of history.
Ph.D., Duke University.
Broussard teaches American history and historiography. His research and publications
concentrate on the Jefferson-Jackson era, the South, and American politics. He formerly
served as executive director of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic.
Donald E. Byrne Jr., professor of American Studies and religion, director of American
Studies Program.
Ph.D., Duke University.
His teaching centers on the history of Christianity and religion in America. His scholarship
has focused on American folk religion; other interests include religion and literature, peace
studies, and mysticism.
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Rebecca K. McCoy, assistant professor of history.
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
McCoy teaches world civihzation, western civiUzation and specialized courses in European
History. Her research focuses on the social, religious, and political history of France from the
seventeenth to the nineteenth century. Other teaching and research interests include the
history of European women, the cultural and intellectual history of modern Europe, and the
development of nationalism and national identity.
Richard A. Joyce, professor emeritus of history.
M.A., San Francisco State College.
He teaches modem European history and is interested in social and intellectual history.
Diane E. Wenger, adjunct assistant professor of history and American Studies.
M.A., The Pennsylvania State University.
Wenger teaches American Studies and American history. Her research interests include
American material culture, American business history with an emphasis on the economic/
social history of the Federal period. She is pursuing additional graduate study at the
University of Delaware.
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
The Lebanon Valley College Department of Mathematical Sciences has long offered a rigorous mathematics program within the context of a liberal arts education. The increasing national need for quantitatively prepared individuals makes our program even more attrac- tive today. Computer scientists, mathematics and computer science teachers, college professors, actuaries, operations research analysts, and statisticians are in high and continu- ing demand. In addition, the mental discipline and problem solving abilities developed in the study of mathematics are excellent preparation for numerous and varied areas of work and study.
Because of its service to students and its program. The Department was cited in the Mathematical Association of American' s 1 995 puh\ication,Models that Work. That program includes majors in actuarial science, computer science, applied computer science, and mathematics; and minors in computer science and mathematics.
Departmental graduates have earned doctorates in economics, physics, statistics, and computer science as well as mathematics. Other graduates have completed law school. Many graduates have earned the designation of Fellow of the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society.
Mathematical Sciences Department majors are active in student government, athletics, musical organizations, and other activities. The Department is always well represented in the list of students named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. There are two active student clubs, the Math Club and the Computer Club.
The Mathematical Science Department also directs the Computer Engineering track in the "3-1-2" Engineering Program. For details see Cooperative Programs on page 21.
Actuarial Science Program
Actuaries are business professionals who use expertise in mathematics, economics, finance, and management to define, analyze, and solve financial and social problems. Actuaries are employed by insurance companies and consulting firms, pension/benefit consulting firms, large corporations, and federal and state government agencies. Actuarial credentials, which are earned after obtaining a bachelors degree, result from completing the rigorous education and examination program administered by either the Casualty Actuarial Society or the Society of Actuaries.
The Actuarial Science program at Lebanon Valley College was established in the 1960's and is coordinated by Professor Hearsey who is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries. With over 120 graduates working in the profession, including nearly 40 fellows and 30 associates, Lebanon Valley is recognized as having one of the leading undergraduate actuarial education programs in the East.
With its recently revised curriculum, LVC is prepared to help actuarial students prepare for the new curricula of the professional actuarial societies which will be in place starting in the year 2000. The LVC program is designed to introduce students to material on the first four examinations in the new Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society examination programs.
The rigorous standards of the program, including the required passing of at least one actuarial examination, has resulted in a nearly 100% placement record of LVC actuarial science graduates in professional actuarial positions.
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Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in actuarial science
Major: ASC 281, 385, 481, and one of 471, 472; CSC 125 or 144; MAS 1 1 1, 1 12, 1 13, 1 14, 261, 222, 371, 372; ECN 101, 102; ACT 151, 152. (49Credits) The Course 1/PartlorCourse 2/Part 2 examination of the Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society must be passed before senior standing is reached.
Note: No course other than MAS 1 1 1, 1 12, 1 13, 1 14, 222, 251, and CSC 125 may be used to meet the requirements of more than one major or minor within the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Courses in Actuarial Science (ASC):
281. Introduction to Actuarial Science. An introduction to risk management in property/
casualty and life insurance. Prerequisite: MAS 112. 3 credits.
385. The Theory of Interest. Measurement of interest, the time value of money, annuities, amortization and sinking funds, bonds, depreciation, capitalized cost, and other applications. Prerequisite: ASC 281. 3 credits.
471. Regression and Time Series Analysis. An introduction to regression and time series models with emphasis on economic applications. Prerequisite: MAS 372. 3 credits.
472. Loss Distributions and Credibility Theory. An introduction to loss distributions and credibility theory with emphasis on actuarial applications. Prerequisite: MAS 372. 3 credits.
481, 482. Actuarial Mathematics I and II. Survival distributions, life insurance, life annuities, benefit premiums and reserves, multiple life and decrement models, expenses and regulatory considerations. Prerequisite: ASC 385. Corequisite: MAS 371. 3 credits.
Computer Science Program
Two distinct majors offer different opportunities and challenges in computer science for the interested student. For prospective programmers and analysts there is the Computer Science major with its strong mathematics base. For those whose interests are directed towards using their computer knowledge in an application area, the Applied Computer Science major is likely to be more appealing.
The College has a wide range of computer equipment and software, with exceptionally complete student access and control. The hands-on nature of the program encourages individual student experimentation and investigation, as reflected in the curriculum by the requirement of either an internship or an independent study project.
In recent years the placement record for Lebanon Valley College Computer Science and Applied Computer Science majors has shown nearly 100% of graduates obtaining employ- ment in a computer related profession or continuing for further education.
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Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science degree with a major in appUed computer science; Bachelor of
Science degree with a major in computer science.
Major: (Applied Computer Science) CSC 125,144, 249, 282, 321, 448, 481 or 344, 400 or 500; ENG 210 or 216; MAS 1 1 1 or 161,150, 251, 270; 15 coordinated hours in an area of computer application to be arranged with adviser. (54 credits)
Mayor.- (Computer science) CSC 125, 144,249, 282, 321, 344, two of 481 and 482 and 448, 400 or 500; ENG 2 10 or 2 16; MAS 111, 112, 113, 114, 222, 251, 270. (49 credits)
Minor: (Computer Science) CSC 125, 144, 249, 282, and one CSC course numbered 300 or higher; MAS 1 1 1 or 1 6 1 , 1 62 or 1 50 or 1 1 2, 25 1 . (24 credits)
Note: No course other than MAS 1 1 1, 1 12, 1 13, 1 14, 222, 251, and CSC 125 may be used to meet the requirements of more than one major or minor within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. A student cannot major in both computer science and applied computer science.
Courses in Computer Science (CSC):
125. Computer Tools: An Introduction to Computer Science. An introduction to computer science through exploration of some of the most widely used tools and fundamental concepts. Topics include: spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, internet, web authoring, hardware, history, and ethics. 3 credits.
144. Programming with Java. Introduction to programming in Java. Prerequisite: CSC 125 or permission. 3 credits. A student may not receive credit toward graduation for CSC 1 44 after completing CSC 249 or the equivalent.
249. Advanced Programming with C++. Features of the C++ language. Classes, objects, pointers, libraries, and projects with multiple modules. Prerequisite: CSC 144 or permission. 3 credits.
282. Data Structures. Lists, stacks, queues, trees, tables, networks. Prerequisite: CSC 249, MAS 251. 3 credits.
321. Survey of Computer Languages. Classification of languages and development environ- ments, and experience with examples such as visual tools, ADA, Prolog, SmallTalk, LISP, and SQL. Prerequisite: CSC 144. 3 credits.
344. Computer Architecture with Assembly Language. A study of the organization of computers. Topics include instruction sets, registers, memory, devices and interrupts. Prerequisite: CSC 249. 3 credits.
448. Database Management. Database structure and implementation. Prerequisite: CSC
282. 3 credits.
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481,482. Advanced Topics in Computer Science I, II. Topics to be selected from current areas of interest and concern in computer science. Possible topics include graphics, compiler construction, operating systems, networks, and artificial intelligence. Prerequisite: CSC 282; MAS 25 1 . 3 credits per semester.
Mathematics Program
The Mathematics major is the cornerstone of the program in the Department of Math- ematical Sciences. Each faculty member in the Department has a doctorate in some area of mathematics and all believe that mathematics needs to be the core of each of our programs.
Graduates with mathematics majors have recently accepted a variety of professional opportunities in business, industry, and education. Operations Research analyst, computer support consultant, computer analyst, and secondary school teacher are job descriptions of recent graduates. Other graduates have chosen to use mathematics as preparation for graduate school in areas such as management, operations research, and statistics.
The Mathematics Major curriculum has recently been strengthened with the addition of a senior seminar during which each student will complete an independent study project.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in mathematics.
Major: MAS 111, 112, 113, 114, 222, 251, 261, 311, 322, 335, one additional course numbered 300 or higher, but not 360; 270 or 372 (372 may be used as the elective course) 400 level ASC courses may be substituted for MAS 335 and the 300 level elective; 495, 496 (or 360 for Secondary Education candidates). (36-39 credits)
Minor: MAS 1 6 1 , 1 62, 25 1 , 222 ; three courses from CSC 144 or MAS courses numbered 200 or higher. (21 credits)
Note: No course other than MAS 1 1 1, 1 12, 1 13, 1 14, 222, 251, and CSC 125 may be used to meet the requirements of more than one major or minor within the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Secondary Teacher Certification: Students seeking secondary certification in mathematics must complete: a mathematics major including MAS 325, 270; MAS 360; CSC 125,144; EDU 1 10; and SED 420, 430, 440.
Courses in Mathematics (MAS):
100. Concepts of Mathematics. A study of a variety of topics in mathematics. Many introduce 20th century mathematics and most do not appear in the secondary school curriculum. 3 credits.
102. Pre-Calculus. A review of precalculus mathematics including algebra and trigonom- etry. 3 credits. A student may not receive credit for this course after completing MAS 111, 161, or the equivalent.
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111,112 Analysis I, II. A calculus sequence for department majors and other students desiring a rigorous introduction to elementary calculus. Prerequisite: placement testing or MAS 102; MAS 1 1 1 is a prerequisite for MAS 1 12. Corequisites: MAS 1 13,1 14. 4 credits per semester. A student may not receive credit for both MAS 1 1 1 and MAS 161. A student may not receive credit for both MAS 1 12 and MAS 162.
113,1 14 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking I, II. An introduction to college mathemat- ics for potential mathematical science majors. Prerequisite: placement testing or MAS 102. Corequisite: MAS 111,112. 1 credit per semester (P/F only).
150. Finite Mathematics. Introduction to mathematical techniques used in quantitative analysis in business and economics. Topics include sets, linear relations, matrices, linear programming, probability, and interest. 3 credits.
161,162. Calculus I, II. A calculus sequence covering functions, limits, differentiation, integration, infinite series. Prerequisite: placement testing or MAS 102. MAS 161 is a prerequisite for MAS 162. 3 credits per semester. A student may not receive credit for both MAS 1 1 1 and MAS 1 6 1 . A student may not receive credit for both MAS 1 1 2 and MAS 1 62.
170. Elementary Statistics. An introduction to elementary descriptive statistics and inferen- tial statistics with emphasis on conceptual understanding. 3 credits. A student may not receive credit after completing MAS 372. A student may not receive credit for both MAS 1 70 and MAS 270.
222. Linear Algebra. An introduction to linear algebra including systems of equations, vectors spaces, and linear transformations. Prerequisite: MAS 1 12 or MAS 261. 3 credits.
251. Discrete Mathematics. Introduction to mathematical ideas used in computing and information sciences, logic, sets and sequences, matrices, combinatorics, induction, rela- tions, finite graphs. Prerequisites: MAS 1 12;MAS 162; or all of MAS 161, 150 and CSC 144. 3 credits.
261. Calculus III. Multivariate calculus including partial differentiation, multiple integra- tion, vector fields, vector functions. Prerequisites: MAS 1 12 or MAS 162. 3 credits.
266. Differential Equations. An introduction to ordinary differential equations. Prerequi- sites: MAS 162 or 1 1 1. 3 credits.
270. Intermediate Statistics. An advanced version of MAS 170 intended for students with some calculus background. Similar to MAS 1 70 with more extensive content. A student may not receive credit for both MAS 170 and MAS 270. 3 credits.
311. Real Analysis. The development of 19th century analysis; convergent and divergent series, limits, continuity, differentiability, and integrability; Fourier series. Prerequisites: MAS 222, 251. 3 credits.
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322. Abstract Algebra. Introduction to algebraic structures including groups, rings, and fields. Prerequisites: MAS 222, 251. 3 credits.
325. Geometry. Axiomatic development of absolute, Euclidean, and non-Euclidean geom- etries. Prerequisites: MAS 222, 251. 3 credits.
335. Operations Research. Introduction to some operations research techniques including linear programming, queuing theory, project scheduling, simulation and decision analysis. Prerequisites: MAS 222, 251. 3 credits.
360. Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools. A course for secondary education mathematics majors introducing issues and trends in mathematics education, history of mathematical pedagogy, enrichment and professional development resources, teaching techniques, and use of technology. Prerequisites: MAS 222, 25 1 ; junior standing, EDU 110. 3 credits.
363. Numerical Computation. A survey with topics from: finite arithmetic, root finding algorithms, numerical integration and differentiation, interpolation, systems of equations, splines, numerical solution of differential equations, simulation, optimization. Prerequisites: MAS 222, 251. 3 credits.
371. Mathematical Probability. A mathematical introduction to probability, discrete and continuous random variables, and sampling. Prerequisites: MAS 25 1 or a B in MAS 1 12. 3 credits.
372. Mathematical Statistics. An introduction to the mathematical foundations of statistics including sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear models, and multi- variate distributions. Prerequisites: MAS 371. 3 credits.
495. Senior Seminar I. An introduction to mathematical research and presentation for mathematics majors. Prerequisites: Senior standing. 1 credit (P/F only).
496. Senior Seminar II. A continuation of MAS 495 culminating in a written paper and oral presentation. Prerequisites: MAS 495. 1 credit (P/F only).
Faculty J. Brian Adams, assistant professor of mathematical sciences (1998-99). Ph.D., University of Delaware.
Adams joins the faculty for the 1998-99 academic year. His Ph.D. degree is in the area of operations research and he will be teaching mathematics, and introductory computer science and statistics.
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J. Patrick Brewer, assistant professor of mathematical sciences.
Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Brewer has quickly earned the reputation of a demanding and caring teacher. His graduate
degree was earned in the area of algebra, and he is rapidly broadening his areas of expertise.
He is coach of the Putnam Examination team and is the adviser for some mathematics majors.
Michael D. Fry, professor of mathematical sciences. Coordinator, Computer Science
Program, Acting Chairperson, spring semester 1998-99.
Ph.D., University of Illinois.
An avid practitioner of computer science and an accomplished mathematician. Fry heads the
Computer Science Program and is adviser for some computer science majors and the adviser
for the Computer Club. Trained as an algebraist, he has become a computer scientist as well
with special interests in graphics, fractals, operating systems and computer architecture.
Bryan V. Hearsey, professor of mathematical sciences. Chairperson.
Coordinator, Actuarial Science Program.
Ph.D., Washington State University.
Hearsey is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and an active member of the
academic actuarial community and serves as the Society of Actuaries liaison representative
to the Mathematical Association of America. He is adviser to the actuarial science majors.
Trained as a topologist, he is now primarily interested in actuarial mathematics and finance.
Mark A. Townsend, professor of mathematical sciences.
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University.
A winner of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, Townsend is recognized for
his exceptional interest and concern for students. He is the adviser for some mathematics
majors including those interested in secondary education. Trained as a numerical analyst, he
has developed a wide range of other interests including introductory computer science.
Kenneth F. Yarnall, assistant professor of mathematical sciences.
Ph.D., University of South Carolina.
Yarnall has interests ranging from pure mathematics to computer science to history and
philosophy of science. He is the adviser to some computer science majors and is the adviser
for the Math Club. Trained as an analyst, he teaches both mathematics and computer science,
Timothy M. Dewald, adjunct assistant professor of mathematical sciences.
M.Div., Andover Newton Theological School.
Dewald is interested in the history of mathematics and enjoys teaching all students especially
those with math anxiety. He teaches pre-calculus and elementary statistics. He has won the
Knisely Teaching Award.
John F. Nau, Jr., adjunct assistant professor of mathematical sciences.
M.S., Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute.
Nau teaches in the evening, teaching finite mathematics, concepts of mathematics, or
elementary statistics. His mathematical interest is in the area of mathematical modeling.
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MILITARY SCIENCE PROGRAM
The Military Science Program adds another dimension to a Lebanon Valley College liberal arts education with courses that develop a student's ability to organize, motivate and lead.
Participation in military science courses during the freshman and sophomore years results in no military obligation. Courses during these years orient students on the various roles of Army officers. Specifically, these courses stress self-development: written and oral commu- nication skills, leadership, bearing and self-confidence.
Individuals who elect to continue in the program during the junior and senior years will receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, The U.S. Army Reserve or The Army National Guard, upon graduation. Then they will serve three months to four years in the active Army, depending upon the type of commission.
Options are available for those individuals who encounter scheduling conflicts or who desire to begin participation after their freshman year. Contact the Professor of Military Science, Dickinson College, 717-245-1221, for further information.
Program participants may take part in various enrichment activities during the academic year: rappelling, rifle qualification, white-water rafting, leadership exercises, land naviga- tion, orientation trips and formal social functions. Program participants may also apply for special training courses during the summer: airborne, air assault and northern warfare schools.
Financial Assistance: Books and equipment for military science courses and the ROTC program are provided free of charge to all cadets. All juniors and seniors in the ROTC program (Advanced Course) and scholarship cadets are paid a tax-free subsistence allow- ance of $150 per month and receive certain other benefits.
Scholarships: Army ROTC offers four, three, and two year scholarships, awarded strictly on merit, to the most outstanding students who apply. The scholarship is valued at $16,000 a year. In addition to paymg all or part of your tuition, the scholarship offers a stipend of $ 1 50 a month plus $450 a year for books and fees for up to ten months each year. All scholarship recipients remain eligible for financial aid.
Corresponding Studies Program: Students participating in an off-campus study program in the United States or abroad may continue participation in either the Army ROTC Basic Course or Advanced Course and receive the same course credit and benefits as a student enrolled in the on-campus program. Scholarship students also are eligible to participate.
Advanced Leadership Practicum: The practicum consists of a five- week summer training program at an Army installation that stresses the application of military skills to rapidly changing situations. Participants are evaluated on their ability to make sound decisions, to direct group efforts toward the accomplishment of common goals and to meet the mental and physical challenges presented to them. Completion of this practicum is required prior to commissioning and is normally attended between the junior and senior years. Participants receive room, board, travel expenses, medical care, and pay.
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Degree Requirements:
Requirements: MIL 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, 402; HIS 327.
Courses in Military Science (MIL):
101, 102. Introduction to Military Science. Emphasizes developing self-confidence and bearing. Instruction and weekly practical training in the basic skills of map reading, rappelling, weapons, communications, first aid, tactical movements, customs, courtesies, public speaking, and leadership. Meets one hour per week; two or three Saturdays of adventure training; and one formal social event each semester. 1 credit each semester.
201, 202. Application of Military Science. Advanced instruction in topics introduced in the first year. Participation in operations and basic tactics to demonstrate leadership problems and to develop leadership skills. Meets two hours per week each semester; two or three Saturdays of adventure training; and one formal social event each semester. 1 credit each semester.
301, 302. Advanced Application of Military Science. Emphasis on leadership. Situations require direct interaction with other cadets and test the student's ability to meet goals and to get others to do the same. Students master basic tactical skills of the small unit leader. Meets two hours per week and selected weekends each semester. Prerequisite: Open only to Advanced Course cadets. 1 credit each semester.
401, 402. Command and Staff . Emphasis is placed on developing planning and decision- making capabilities in the areas of military operations, logistics, and administration. Meets two hours per week and selected weekends each semester. Prerequisite: Open only to Advanced Course cadets. 1 credit each semester.
Faculty
Mark N. Mazarella, professor of military science.
M.S., U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Lieutenant Colonel,
United States Army.
Mazarella is the primary instructor for the 400 level courses (MS IV' s).
Robert F. Hepner, assistant professor of military science.
B.S., Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. Captain, United States Army.
Hepner is a Field Artillery Officer with over 10 years active duty military service. He serves
as the Recruiting Operations Officer and is the primary instructor for the 100 level courses
(MS I's).
Edward J. Siegfried, assistant professor of military science.
B.S., North Carolina Agricultural andTechnical State University. Captain, United States Army. Siegfried is a Field Artillery Officer with over 10 years active duty military service. He serves as the Administrative Officer and is the primary instructor for the 200 level courses (MS II's).
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Johnny E. Jackson, senior instructor in military science.
Master Sergeant, United States Army.
Jackson is an Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer with over 20 years active duty military
service. He assists with instruction for the 100 and 200 level courses (MS Fs & II's).
Wayne A. Yaw, training and operations non-commissioned officer.
Sergeant First Class, United States Army.
Yaw serves as the Training NCO and assists with instruction for the 300 level courses (MS
Ill's).
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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Students in the Department of Music may major in one of three areas: music, music education, or music recording technology. Each student, regardless of major, is required to take a core of courses in music theory and music history. Each student also completes additional course work particular to his/her area of interest.
Music Program
Music majors will exhibit proficiency at the piano and in voice, each to be determined by jury. Precise requirements for these proficiencies and the recital attendance requirement are found in the Department of Music Student Handbook. To prepare for proficiency juries, students can take MSC 5 10 and/or 520. Music majors will be in at least one major performing ensemble (identified as either Marching Band, Symphonic Band, College Choir, Concert Choir, or Symphony Orchestra) each fall and spring semester. All students may earn up to 12 credits for ensemble participation. They will enroll in private study on their principal instrument/voice during each fall and spring semester.
Students registered for private instruction in the department are not permitted to study in that instructional area on a private basis with another instructor, on or off campus, at the same time.
Degree Requirements:
The Bachelor of Arts in music (B.A.) is designed for those students preparing for a career in music with a strong liberal arts background. All B.A. candidates will take an hour lesson per week in their principal performance medium. Students in the jazz studies concentration will take 530 private applied and 530 jazz studies each semester to fulfill this requirement. The theory/composition concentration students will take 530 private applied and 530 individual composition each semester to fulfill this requirement. B.A. in music students are expected to give a one-half junior recital, and a full senior recital. These are given in consultation with and at the recommendation of their private instructor and a pre-performance jury. Concen- trations identified in the Department of Music Student Handbook include: piano, organ, voice, instrumental, sacred music, jazz studies, and theory /composition.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in music.
Majors: Core courses in all music degree programs are: MSC 099, 1 15, 1 16, 1 17, 1 18, 215, 217, 241, 242, 246 and 328. MSC 530 for B.S. and B.M. candidates, and MSC 540 for B.A. candidates. In addition, music majors will be in either MSC 601, 602, 603 or 604 each semester, exceptions noted previously.
Music (B.A.): Core courses plus: Piano concentration: MSC 216, 306, 316, 406 and 600; Voice concentration: MSC 216,233,326 and 327; Organ concentration: MSC 216, 3 16, 35 1, and 352; Instrumental concentration: MSC 216, 345, 403, 405 and 416; Sacred Music concentration: MSC 216, 347, 351 or 334, and 422; Jazz Studies concentration: MSC 201, 218, 416 and 500: Senior Project; Theory/Composition concentration: MSC 216, 315, 329, 416 and 500: Senior Composition Project.
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Minor: MSC 099 (two semesters), 100, 1 15, 1 16, 1 17, 241 or 242 plus one music literature elective: MSC 200, 201, 241 or 242. Minors also take MSC 530 for four semesters and must participate in a music ensemble for four semesters.
Student Recital
Student recitals are of inestimable value to all music students in acquainting them with a wide range of the best music literature, and in developing musical taste and discrimination. Performing in a recital provides the experience of appearing before an audience and helps to develop self reliance and confident stage demeanor. Students at all levels of performance ability appear on regularly scheduled student recitals depending on their degree program, performance readiness, and in consultation with the private teacher.
Courses in Music (MSC):
099. Recital Attendance. Designed for music majors and minors and graded on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis. Music core course. 0 credits.
100. Introduction to Music. For the non-music major, a survey of Western music designed to increase the individual's musical perception. 3 credits.
110. Class Piano for Beginners . 1 credit.
111. Class Guitar for Beginners. Student provides their own instrument. 1 credit.
775. Music Theory I. A study of the rudiments of music and their notation. Harmonization of melodies and basses with fundamental triads. Analysis. Music core course. 2 credits.
116. Music Theory II. A study of diatonic tonal harmony, including all triads and seventh chords, nonharmonic material and elementary modulation. Music core course. 2 credits.
777. Aural Theory I. The singing and aural recognition of intervals, scales, triads and simple harmonic progressions. Music core course. 2 credits.
118. Aural Theory II. A continuation of MSC 1 17, emphasizing clef reading, modality, modulation and more complicated rhythmic devices and harmonic patterns. Music core course. 2 credits.
136. Survey of Music Education. A first-year field experience with a classroom component. 1 credit.
200. Topics in Music. Designed primarily for the non-music major, the course will focus on genre and period studies. 3 credits.
201. American Music History. A historical survey of American music emphasizing stylistic developments and illustrative musical examples from colonial times to the present. Includes American musical theater, jazz, folk and popular styles. Writing entensive. 3 credits.
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275. Music Theory III. A study of chromatic tonal harmony, including secondary dominants, augmented sixth chords, tertian extensions, altered chords and advanced modulation. Music core course. 2 credits.
216. Music Theory IV. A study of 20th century compositional techniques, including modal and whole-tone materials, quartal harmony, polychords, atonality, serialism and various rhythmic and metric procedures. 2 credits.
217. Aural Theory III. A continuation of MSC 1 18, emphasizing chromatic materials and more complex modulations, chord types, rhythms and meters. Music core course. 2 credits.
218. Jazz Theory. A study of jazz theory, including notation, extended chords, improvision and practice. Prerequisites: MSC 1 15, 1 16, and 215. 2 credits.
220. Music in the Elementary School. A course designed to aid elementary education majors in developing music skills for the classroom, including the playing of instruments, singing, notation, listening, movement, and creative applications. 3 credits. {Cross-hsted as Elemen- tary Education 220. }
223. Brass Methods. A study of the brass family. Emphasis on pedagogical techniques. Mixed brass ensemble experience. 2 credits.
227. Percussion Methods. A study of the percussion family. 1 credit.
233. Diction. An introduction to the pronunciation of singer's English, German, French, Italian, and Latin, utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Required of voice concen- tration majors, the course is open to other students with permission of the instructor. 2 credits.
241. History and Literature of Music I. A survey course in the history of Western music (in the context of world musics of various cultures), with emphasis on stylistic developments and illustrative musical examples, from early music through the Baroque era. Music core course. 3 credits.
242. History and Literature of Music II. A survey course in the history of Western music (in the context of world musics of various cultures), with emphasis on stylistic developments and illustrative musical examples, from the classical period to the present. Music core course. 3 credits.
246. Principles of Conducting. Principles of conducting and baton technique. Students conduct ensembles derived from class personnel. Music core course. 2 credits.
280. Field Practicum in Music Education. Optional supervised field experiences in appropriate settings. Required pass/fail. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and permission. 1-3 credit(s).
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306. Piano Literature. A survey of the development of the piano and its literature with emphasis on piano methods books and related materials. 2 credits.
315. Counterpoint. Introductory work in strict counterpoint through three- and four-part work in all the species. 2 credits.
316. Keyboard Harmony. Score reading and the realization of figured bass at the keyboard, transposition, and improvisation. The successful completion of a piano jury is required for admission to the course. 2 credits.
326. Vocal Literature. A survey of solo vocal literature with emphasis on teaching repertoire. Extensive listening is required. Students may have opportunities to perform the works studied. 2 credits.
327. Vocal Pedagogy. This course prepares the advanced voice student to teach private lessons at the secondary school level. Students are expected to develop vocal exercise procedures, become familiar with suitable teaching repertoire and apply teaching procedures in a laboratory situation. Selected writings in vocal pedagogy and voice therapy will be studied. 2 credits.
328. Form and Analysis I. A study through analysis and listening of simple and compound forms, variations, contrapuntal forms, rondo and sonata forms. Emphasis is placed primarily upon structural content. The course provides experience and skill in both aural and visual analysis. Music core course. 2 credits.
329. Form and Analysis U. A study through analysis and listening of fugal forms, suite, complex sonata forms and techniques for analysis of certain contemporary styles of music. 2 credits
330. Woodwind Methods I. A study of the woodwind family. 2 credits.
331. String I. A study of the string family. 2 credits.
333. Methods and Materials, General Music: Elementary. A comprehensive study of general music teaching at the elementary school level, the philosophy of music education, varied approaches for developing conceptual learning and music skills, creative applications, and analysis of materials. 3 credits.
334. Choral Literature and Methods. A study of literature, materials, and approaches appropriate for choral and general music classes in grades 6-12. Writing intensive. 3 credits.
335. Instrumental Literature and Methods. A study of literature, materials, philosophy, and methods applicable to the teaching of instrumental ensembles (including marching band) from elementary through high school levels. 3 credits.
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336. Music Education Field Practicum. Students are placed in schools one hour per week where they are involved in a teaching/learning environment. 1 credit.
345. Advanced Instrumental Conducting. Emphasis on practical work with instrumental groups. Rehearsal techniques are applied through individual experience. 2 credits.
347. Advanced Choral Conducting. Emphasis is on advanced technique with and without baton, score preparation, interpretation and pedagogy relating to choral organizations. 2 credits.
351. Organ Literature. A historical survey of representative organ literature from earliest times to the present day. 2 credits.
352. Organ Pedagogy. Designed with a practical focus, this course surveys various methods of organ teaching. Laboratory teaching and selection of appropriate technical materials for all levels are included. 2 credits.
401. Instrument Repair. A laboratory course in diagnosing and making minor repair of band and orchestral instruments. 2 credits.
403. Instrumental Pedagogy. A survey of teaching materials that relate to the student's performance area. Students may be expected to apply teaching procedures in a laboratory situation. 2 credits.
405. Instrumental Literature. A survey of literature (solo and chamber) that relate to the student's performance area. 2 credits.
406. Piano Pedagogy. A practical course that explores fundamental principles necessary to be an effective piano teacher. Subjects include practice techniques, memorization and the selection of appropriate technical materials for both beginners and advanced students. Laboratory teaching may be required of the student. 2 credits.
416. Orchestration. A study of instrumentation and the devices and techniques for scoring transcriptions, arrangements and solos for orchestra and band, with special emphasis on practical scoring for mixed ensembles as they occur in public schools. Laboratory analysis and performance. Scoring of original works. 2 credits.
422. Church Music Methods and Administration. A course that acquaints students with the church music program. Includes the development of a choir program, methods and tech- niques of rehearsal, budget preparation, and committee and pastoral relationships. 3 credits.
441. Student Teaching. Music education majors spend a semester in the music department of a school district under the supervision of cooperating teachers. Prerequisites:
(1) a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 during the first six semesters (effective for students entering the program in the fall of 1995).
(2) successful completion of piano and voice proficiency juries.
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(3) completion of music core courses and MSC 136, 216, 223, 227, 316, 330, 331, 333, 334 ,335, 336, including field experiences, 345 or 347 and EDU 1 10.
(4) approval of the music faculty. Students are responsible for transportation; the college cannot ensure that student teaching placement can be in a local geographic area. 8/4 for a total of 12 credits.
510. Class Piano Instruction. Designed for music majors with minimal piano skills. Preparation for department piano proficiency requirements. 1 credit.
520. Class Voice Instruction. Designed for but not restricted to music majors with minimal vocal skills. Preparation for department voice proficiency requirements. 1 credit.
530. Individual Instruction (Voice, Piano, Orchestral and Band Instruments). 1 credit.
540. Individual Instruction (Voice, Piano, Orchestral and Band Instruments). 2 credits.
600. Accompanying. Under the guidance of a piano instructor the piano concentration student prepares accompaniments for recital performance. One credit per semester is given for one solo recital or two half recitals. A maximum of two credits, usually distributed over the last three years, may be earned. 1-2 credit(s).
Music Ensembles
601. Marching Band. The principal band experience during the fall semester open to all students by audition. Performs for home football games. Practical lab experience for music education majors. One semester satisfies one unit of physical activity of the general education requirements. Satisfies large ensemble requirement. 1 credit.
602. Symphonic Band. The principal band experience during the spring semester, open to all students by audition. The Symphonic Band performs original literature and arrangements of standard repertoire. Satisfies large ensemble requirement. 1 credit.
603. Symphony Orchestra. Various symphonic literature is studied and performed. In the second semester the orchestra accompanies soloists in a concerto-aria concert and on occasion combines with choral organizations for the performance of a major work. Open to all students by audition. Satisfies large ensemble requirement. 1 credit.
604. Concert Choir.
Sec. 1. Open to all students by audition, the Concert Choir performs all types of choral literature. In addition to local concerts, the Choir tours annually. Satisfies large ensemble requirement. 1 credit.
604. College Choir.
Sec. 2. Open to all students by audition, the College Choir performs all types of choral literature. Satisfies large ensemble requirement. 1 credit.
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605. Chamber Choir. Open to all students by audition, the Chamber Choir performs chamber vocal literature from madrigals to vocal jazz. 1/2 credit.
610. Woodwind Ensembles.
Sec. 1. Clarinet Choir. 1/2 credit. Sec. 3. Woodwind Quintet. 1/2 credit. Sec. 2. Flute Ensemble. 1/2 credit. Sec. 4. Saxophone Ensemble. 1/2 credit.
615. Brass Ensembles.
Sec. 1. Brass Quintet. 1/2 credit. Sec. 3. Low Brass Ensemble. 1/2 credit. Sec. 2. Tuba Ensemble. 1/2 credit. Sec. 4 Trumpet Ensemble. 1/2 credit
616. Percussion Ensemble. 1/2 credit. 620. String Ensemble. 1/2 credit.
625. Jazz Ensembles.
Sec. 1. Jazz Band. 1/2 credit. Sec. 2. Small Jazz Ensemble. 1/2 credit.
630. Chamber Ensembles.
Sec. 1. Guitar Ensemble. 1/2 credit.
635. Handbell Choir. 1/2 credit.
Music Education Program
The Bachelor of Science in music education (B.S.), approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, is designed for the preparation of public school music teachers, kindergarten through grade 12, instrumental and vocal. Piano and voice proficiencies for the music education major prepare the candidate to meet the standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and are administered by competency jury. Students participate in student teaching in area elementary and secondary schools. In all field experiences, as well as the student teaching semester, each student is responsible for transportation arrangements. During the student teaching semester, the candidate is not required to register for recital attendance, private lessons, or an ensemble.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science in