2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University
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