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| Junior English | |
| World Literature | |
| Fine Arts | |
| Philosophy | |
| Western Civilization |
NOTE: Not all of the following courses can be applied to core requirements for all Fulbright degrees. Consult the Catalog of Studies or the BA and BS checksheets to select the correct courses for your degree plan.
Freshman Composition
ENGL 1013 Composition I
Required of all freshmen unless exempted by the Depart. of English. Prerequisite is an acceptable score on the English section of the ACT or on another approved test or ENGL 0003.
ENGL 1023 Composition II
Continuation of ENGL 1013.
Junior English (to be taken after completing 45 hours)
ENGL 2003 Advanced Composition
Review course in English composition. Required of candidates for bachelor's degree unless exempted by examination or by credit in ENGL 2013 or by a grade of at least a "B" in ENGL 1013 and a grade of "A" in ENGL 1023 at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Not to be taken before the second semester of the sophomore year; must be taken prior to the last semester before graduation. Cannot be counted toward a major in English.
World Literature
WLIT 1113 World Literature I
An introduction to literature from the beginning of civilization to about 1650.
WLIT 1123 World Literature II
An introduction to literature from 1650 to the present.
Fine Arts
ARCH 1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Architecture Lecture
Introduction to architecture, emphasizing the origins and development of architecture and objective criteria for its evaluation. For the general student. *May not be presented towards satisfaction of major requirements in either the B. Arch. or B.A. in architectural studies degrees.
OR
LARC 1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Landscape Architecture
Mankind's changing attitudes toward urban and rural outdoor spaces and their aesthetic and cultural values. The origins of the environmental/conservation movement and the development of an American land ethic. Appreciation of the relationship of the natural and historic landscape to the arts and the aesthetic importance of open space.
ARHS 1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Art Lecture
A general introduction to the visual arts. Lectures on theory and criticism, demonstrations, films, and slides. Three hours a week plus attendance at specified programs and exhibits. *May not be presented toward satisfaction of the B.A. fine arts requirement by art majors.
OR
ARTS 1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Art Studio
Provides experience through participation in the arts.
COMM 1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Film Lecture
Introduction to film as entertainment and art. How to look at film through a study of composition, lighting, editing, sound, acting. Lectures and viewing time.
DANC 1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Movement and Dance
Introduction to the nature and scope of ballet, modern dance, and ethnic-ritual-world dance forms, their potential for contributing towards multicultural literacy, and to the shaping of an American audience. Comprised of lectures, videos, and movement experiences in the form of Studio Labs.
DRAM 1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Theatre Lecture
Introduction to theatre arts; playwriting, directing, acting, and design. For the general student. *May not be presented toward satisfaction of the B.A. in fine arts requirement by drama majors.
HUMN 1003 Introduction to the Arts and Aesthetics
An interdiscplinary, multicultural introduction to the arts through general aesthetic concepts and questions, including the nature of artistic media, form, style and interpretation, includes experimental and academic approaches.
MLIT 1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Music Lecture
Introduction to music. Lecture 3 hours per week providing experience in guided listening. Acquisition of vocabulary and certain fundamentals of music.
Philosophy
PHIL 2003 Introduction to Philosophy
An examination of such basic philosophical topics as the existence of God, the nature of the human mind, the relationship between appearance and reality, the forms and limits of human knowledge, freedom of the will, and standards of right and wrong. Includes both historical and contemporary readings.
PHIL 2103 Introduction to Ethics
Basic concepts of moral philosophy, including historical and contemporary literature concerned with such issues as ethical relativism vs. objectivism, duty, happiness, freedom of the will and responsibility, facts and values, individual liberty and society. Application of theories to substantive questions.
PHIL 2203 Logic
Traditional and modern methods of deductive and inductive inference. Degree credit may not be earned for both PHIL 1203 Reflective Thinking and 2203 Logic.
Western Civilization
HIST 1003 Institutions and Ideas of Western Civilization
Examination of major themes of Western history from the Ancient Near East through the Reformation and an evaluation of their contribution to contemporary life and culture.
HIST 1013 Institutions and Ideas of Western Civilization II
Examination of major themes of Western history since the Reformation and an evaluation of their contribution to contemporary life and culture.
U.S. History/American Government
HIST 2003 History of the American People to 1877
A history of American life encompassing constitutional, political, social, intellectual and economic development from prior to European colonization to 1877.
HIST 2013 History of the American People, 1877 to Present
A history of American life encompassing constitutional, political, social, intellectual and economic development from Reconstruction to the present.
PLSC 2003 American National Government
Survey of the history, basic ideas, structure, and political processes of the national government of the United States including the fundamental relationships of the federal system. Required of all political science majors.
Communication
COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communication
Interpersonal and public communication with emphasis in developing both listening and speaking skills.
Foreign Language
Courses stress aural comprehension and practical speaking ability in a foreign language. Reading, writing, and grammar in support of communication skills.
Mathematics
MATH 0003 Beginning
and Intermediate Algebra*
For students who have inadequate preparation for taking MATH 1203. *Credit earned
in this course may not be applied to the total required for a degree.
MATH 1203 College
Algebra
Credit will be allowed for only one of MATH 1203 and MATH 1285.
MATH 1213 Plane
Trigonometry
Credit will be allowed for only one either MATH 1213 or MATH 1285.
MATH 1285 Precalculus
Mathematics
Topics in algebra and trigonometry. To be taken by students who
expect to take MATH 2554.*Registration
in MATH 2043, 2053, or 2554 is permitted if the following is satisfied
instead of the listed
prerequisite: The student scores sufficiently high according to
the placement scores.
MATH 2043 Survey
of Calculus
Selected topics in elementary calculus and analytic geometry for students
in business, agriculture, and social sciences. Credit will be
allowed for only one of MATH 2043 and MATH 2554.
MATH 2053 Finite Mathematics
Selected topics in probability, vectors and matrices, linear programming. Terminal
course for students in business, agriculture, and social sciences. This
course will not prepare students to take other mathematical courses. Prerequisite:
MATH 1203.
MATH 2183 Mathematical Reasoning
Mathematical and statistical reasoning are required contexts of growing complexity and sophistication. The purpose of this course is to cause students to possess the power and habit of mind to search out quantitative information, critique it, reflect upon it, and apply it in their public, personal, and professional lives. Prerequisite: MATH 1203
MATH 2554 Calculus I
Derivative of functions of one variable, applications of the derivative,
introduction of the integral, applications. Credit will be allowed for only one of
the MATH 2554 and MATH 2043. Prerequisite: MATH 1203 and MATH 1213 (or
MATH 1285).
Social Sciences
ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to the nature of culture and its influence on human behavior and personality: comparative study of custom, social organization, and processes of change and integration of culture.
ECON 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
Macroeconomic analysis, including aggregate employment, income, fiscal and monetary policy, growth and business cycles. Prerequisite: MATH 1203.
OR
ECON 2143 Basic Economics-Theory and Practice
Surveys basic micro, macro principles and analytical tools needed to study contemporary economic problems such as inflation, unemployment, poverty, pollution. Not open to students majoring in Economics or Business Administration.
GEOG 2103 Emerging Nations
Survey of problems, development potential, and physical and human resources of the developing worlds. Areas covered include Latin America, Africa, Middle East, and Monsoon Asia.
OR
GEOG 2203 Developed Nations
Survey of the human and physical resources and the problems of the developed world. Areas covered include Europe, Anglo-America, USSR, Japan, and Australia.
PLSC 2013 Introduction to Political Science
An introduction to the methods by which political scientists compare different political systems. Emphasis is on acquainting students with basic concepts and contemporary political institutions. Required for all political science majors.
PSYC 2003 General Psychology
Introduction to basic procedures in the study of behavior and to the elementary principles of learning, motivation, emotion, sensation, and individual differences. Each students will be expected to serve 4 hours as an experimental subject.
SOCI 2013 General Sociology
Group relations, culture, personality, social institutions, collective behavior, and social change.
OR
SOCI 2033 Social Problems
Social disorganization, social strains, and deviant behavior, including consideration of war, poverty, ethnic relations, delinquency, drug addiction, mental illness, and population problems.
Natural Sciences
Biological Sciences:
ANTH 1011L Introduction to Biological Anthropology Laboratory
Laboratory exercises illustrating concepts of physical anthropology. Corequisite: ANTH 1013.
Will only count as a core requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
ANTH 1013 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
An introduction to the field of physical anthropology using human evolution as a unifying concept. Areas include human genetics, race, speciation, primate evolution, and human variation and adaptation. Corequisite: ANTH 1011L.
Will only count as a core requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
BIOL 1541L Principles of Biology Laboratory
Experimental and observational techniques used in biology with emphasis on the acquisition and interpretation of results that illustrate major biological principles. Corequisite: BIOL 1543.
BIOL 1543 Principles of Biology
Principles that unify biology with emphasis on scientific study that demonstrates how all organisms are the product of evolution and are parts of interacting systems from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Corequisite: BIOL 1541L
BIOL 1611L Plant Biology Laboratory
Co- or Prerequisite: BOTY 1613.
BIOL 1613 Plant Biology
Consideration of basic flowering plant structure, growth, development, physiology, genetics, ecology, and a brief survey of other plant groups. Lecture 3 hours per week. BOTY 1611 L is recommended as a corequisite and both are required for partial fulfillment of the Fulbright College natural sciences requirement. Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L.
BIOL 2011L General Microbiology Laboratory
Techniques for handling microorganisms. Corequisite: MBIO 2013.
BIOL 2013 General Microbiology
Basic concepts of microbiology including diversity, genetics, metabolism, growth, control of growth, pathogenesis, and immunology. Corequisite: MBIO 2011L. Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L and 2 semesters of general chemistry.
BIOL 1603L General Zoology Laboratory
Laboratory exercises illustrating animal structure, physiology, genetics, and ecology. Corequisite: ZOOL 1613.
BIOL 1601L General Zoology
Introduction to zoological principles relating to cells, organ systems, development, genetics, ecology, and animal phyla. Corequisite: ZOOL 1611L.
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Physical
Sciences:
ASTR2001L Survey
of the Universe Laboratory
Daytime and nighttime observing with telescopes and indoor exercises on selected
topics.
ASTR 2003 Survey
of the Universe*
An introduction to the content and fundamental properties of the cosmos. Topics
include planets and other objects of the solar system, the Sun, normalstars
and interstallar medium, birth and death of starts, neutron stars, pulsars,
black holes, the Galaxy, clusters of galaxies, and cosmology. *Not recommended
for students who have not completed MATH 1203.
CHEM 1051L Chemistry
in the Modern World Laboratory
Laboratory exercises appropriate to Chemistry in the Modern World. Meets
2 hours per week. Co or Prerequisite: CHEM 1053.
CHEM 1053 Chemistry
in the Modern World
The impact of chemical developments upon contemporary society. Chemical
problems of ecological, environmental, nutritional, economic, and sociological
concern. Designed for nonscience majors. Lecture 3 hours for week. Co-
or Prerequisite: CHEM 1051L.
CHEM 1120D University
Chemistry I Drill
Corequisite: CHEM 1103.
CHEM 1101L University
of Chemistry I Laboratory
Laboratory exercises illustrating qualitative concepts and laboratory
techniques in chemistry. Meets 3 hours per week for 1 hour credit. Corequisite:
CHEM 1103 and CHEM 1100D
CHEM 1103 University
Chemistry I
Survey of basic chemical principles designed as an introductory course
for science, engineering or agriculture majors. Lecture 3 hours per week. Corequisite:
CHEM 1100D. Prerequisite: satisfactory performance on the mathematics
proficiency examination or MATH 1203. CHEM 1101L is recommended and is
a co- or prerequisite for students who do not have credit for high school chemistry.
CHEM 1120D University
Chemistry II Drill
Corequisite: CHEM 1121L and CHEM 1123.
CHEM 1121L University
Chemistry II Laboratory
Quantitative laboratory with data interpretation and exercises covering
the topics of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium,
and
descriptive inorganic chemistry. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Upon
successful completion of 1121 with a grade of "C" or better, credit for 1101
will also be given for students who passed the 1103 proficiency exam. Co-
or Prerequisite: CHEM 1120D and CHEM 1123.
CHEM1123 University
Chemistry II
Presents the topics of periodicity, bonding, stoichiometry, thermodynamics,
kinetics, and chemical equilibrium in detail. Lecture 3 hours per week. Upon
successful completion of 1123 with a grade of "C or better, credit for 1103
will also be given for students who passed the 1103 proficiency exam. Co-
or Prerequisite: CHEM 1120D and CHEM 1121L and MATH 1203 (or satisfactory performance
on the mathematics proficiency examination). Prerequisite: CHEM 1103
or satisfactory performance on the chemistry proficiency examination).
GEOL 1111L General
Geology Laboratory
Laboratory exercises concerning the identification of rocks and minerals,
use of aerial photographs and topographic maps, and several field trips. Co-
or prerequisite: GEOL 1113.
GEOL 1113 General
Geology
Survey of geological processes and products, and their relationships
to landforms, natural resources, living environments and human beings. Lecture 3 hours
per week. GEOL 1111L is recommended as a corequisite.
PHYS 1023 Physics
and Human Affairs
The great ideas of physics, together with their philosophical and social
impact. Scientific
topics include cosmology, relativity, quantum mechanics. Philosophical
and social topics include methods and values of science, problems related to
energy sources, and implications of modern weapons. Non-mathematical. Designed
for non-science majors. Along with PHSY 1021L, can be used to satisfy
a 4-year physical science requirement for a B.A. degree. Students who
have received credit in PHYS 2013 and 2033, or 2053 and 2073 cannot also receive
degree credit in this course.
PHYS 2010D College
Physics I Drill
Corequisite: PHYS 2011L and PHYS 2013.
PHYS 2011L College
Physics I Laboratory
Laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: PHYS 2010D and PHYS
2013.
PHYS 2013 College
Physics I
A non-calculus survey of the principles of physics including mechanics,
heat and sound. Lecture 3 hours per week and drill. Prerequisite:
(MATH 1203 and MATH 1213) or equivalent.
PHYS 2054 University
Physics I
Introduction to the principles of mechanics, wave motion, temperature
and heat, with calculus. Lecture three hours per week and practicum two hours a
week. Corequisite: MATH 2554.
The laboratory includes a practicum component integrating it with the lecture and meets twice a week for two hours at each meeting.
PHYS 2074 University
Physics II
Continuation of PHYS 2053. Topics covered include electricity, magnetism,
light and geometric optics. Lecture three hours per week and practicum
two hours per week. Corequisite: MATH
2564. Prerequisite: PHYS 2054.
The laboratory includes a practicum component integrating it with the lecture and meets twice a week for two hours at each meeting.