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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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148 / <strong>Kettering</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

LIT-315 Literature of the Fantastic 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisites: HUMN-201, SSCI-201<br />

This course examines the fantastic in literature and film. It includes such<br />

topics as the role of escapist literature in society, fantasy as satire and social<br />

criticism, and the use of both fantasy and horror literature and cinema to<br />

explore taboos about mortality, insanity, and sexuality. Terms Offered: As<br />

Needed<br />

LIT-317 Masterpieces of Drama 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisites: HUMN-201, SSCI-201<br />

This course examines several significant works of drama. Topics include the<br />

role of stage and cinematic drama in human society, drama as social criticism,<br />

and the nature of various kinds of dramatic works including tragedy, comedy,<br />

and satire. Terms Offered: As Needed<br />

LIT-351 Literature in a Foreign Language 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisites: COMM-101, LANG-103 or equivalent, HUMN-201, SSCI-<br />

201<br />

This course provides an exposure to literature read and discussed in a foreign<br />

language. It further develops students’ abilities in reading, speaking and<br />

writing a foreign language while providing familiarity with the literary heritage<br />

of a foreign culture. Terms Offered: As Needed<br />

LIT-372 Masterpieces of Literature 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisites: HUMN-201, SSCI-201<br />

This course will concentrate on learning the characteristics of several literary<br />

genres as exemplified by master writers. The course may include genres<br />

such as: Epic Narrative poetry, Classical Satire, Classical Philosophy,<br />

Medieval Narrative Poetry, Realistic Novel, Modern Short Story & Novel.<br />

Terms Offered: As Needed<br />

LIT-379 The Plays of Shakespeare 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisites: HUMN-201, SSCI-201<br />

This course will be a concentrated study of selected tragedies, comedies, and<br />

history plays by William Shakespeare. The emphasis will be on the universal<br />

human dimensions of the plays within the context of the Elizabethan age.<br />

Plays such as Hamlet, Twelfth Night, and Richard III will be used. Terms<br />

Offered: As Needed<br />

LS-489 Senior Seminar: Leadership, Ethics and Contemporary Issues<br />

4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisites: COMM-101, COMM-301, ECON-201, HUMN-201, SSCI-201,<br />

a 300 level course in either Humanities or Social Science<br />

This course examines the interrelated subjects of leadership, ethics and<br />

contemporary issues. Because it is a culmination of their general education,<br />

students in this course use the methods and perspectives learned in the<br />

preceding general education courses. After examining general theoretical<br />

approaches through a common text, the course will involve three “case studies”<br />

with suitable assigned readings. One case study will focus on a corporation<br />

in order to illustrate leadership, ethics and contemporary issues; a second<br />

will focus on a person in order to illustrate leadership, ethics, and contemporary<br />

issues; the third will focus on an important modern episode, event or condition<br />

that exemplifies issues of ethics and leadership. Terms Offered: All<br />

MATH-100 College Mathematics 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: Placement Test.<br />

A study of functions and their algebra and graphs. Special functions of<br />

engineering and science are emphasized, including polynomial, trigonometric,<br />

and exponential functions and their inverses. Concepts and methods of<br />

algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry important to calculus are also<br />

emphasized. NOTE: Credits for MATH-100 do not apply to degree<br />

requirements. Also placement in MATH-100 may delay entry in courses for<br />

which calculus is a prerequisite. Terms Offered: All<br />

MATH-101 Calculus I 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: MATH-100, a sufficient score on the placement exam, or permission<br />

of the Department Head<br />

An introduction to the theory and techniques of differentiation of polynomial,<br />

trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, hyperbolic, and inverse functions<br />

of one variable. Also included are limits, continuity, derivative applications<br />

and interpretations. Computer software will be used to aid in understanding<br />

these topics. Terms Offered: All<br />

MATH-101X Calculus I 4 2 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: MATH-100, a sufficient score on the placement exam, or permission<br />

of the Department Head<br />

This course is for students showing a lack of proficiency in algebra and<br />

trigonometry on the placement examination. The course contains the same<br />

material as MATH-101 but in addition, includes a review of algebraic<br />

expressions, trigonometic functions and their inverses, and analytic geometry.<br />

Computer software will be used to aid in understanding these topics. Terms<br />

Offered: Summer, Fall<br />

MATH-102 Calculus II 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: MATH-101 or MATH 101X<br />

Riemann integration and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, including<br />

applications to area, volume, etc., and basic methods for conversion of<br />

integrals including change of variable, substitutions, partial fractions,<br />

integration by parts, improper integrals and numerical integration. Also<br />

introduced are sequences and series in one variable with emphasis on Taylor<br />

Series. Computer software will be used to aid in understanding these topics.<br />

Terms Offered: All<br />

MATH-122 Integral Calculus and Series 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: MATH-101 or MATH 101X or permission of the Department<br />

Head<br />

Integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, basic techniques of<br />

integration, infinite series, partial differentiation, and multiple integration<br />

involving areas. Applications to the field of business and management. This<br />

is the second calculus course for management students. Terms Offered: Winter,<br />

Spring<br />

MATH-203 Multivariate Calculus 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: MATH-102<br />

A study of polar coordinates, parametric equations, and the calculus of<br />

functions of several variables with an introduction to vector calculus. Topics<br />

include surface sketching, partial derivatives, gradients, differentials, multiple<br />

integrals, cylindrical and spherical coordinates and applications. Computer<br />

software will be used to aid in understanding these concepts. Terms Offered:<br />

All<br />

MATH-204 Differential Equations and Laplace Transforms<br />

Prerequisite: MATH-203 4 0 0 4<br />

An introduction to the principles and methods for solving first order, first<br />

degree differential equations, and higher order linear differential equations.<br />

Includes a study of the Laplace transform and its application to the solution<br />

of differential equations. Also included is an introduction to Fourier series.<br />

Existence and uniqueness theorems for O.D.E.’s are also discussed. Terms<br />

Offered: All<br />

MATH-205 Applied Probability and Statistics 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: MATH-203<br />

Corequisite: The student may take MATH-203 as a co-req but must have<br />

permission from the instructor.<br />

The study of the basic concepts and methods of probability and statistics.<br />

Topics covered include introduction to the field of probability and statistics,<br />

sample spaces, counting techniques, laws of working with probability and<br />

conditional probability independence. Families of discrete and continuous<br />

random variables, expected values and other measures are considered. The<br />

central limit theorem is emphasized along with an introduction to sampling<br />

theory, parameter estimation and hypotheses testing. Terms Offered: All<br />

MATH-226 Statistics for Management I 4 0 0 4<br />

Prerequisite: MATH-101<br />

A study of the basic concepts and methods of probability and an introduction<br />

to statistics. Topics covered include the fundamental concepts of probability<br />

and families of discrete and continuous random variables. Also included are<br />

the Central Limit Theorem, and estimation and tests of hypotheses for<br />

parameters for a single population. The course also includes an introduction<br />

to MINITAB, a statistical computing package. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall

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