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Subjects Description Classes offered in this program are identical to those described in the Western Michigan University 1997-1999 Undergraduate Catalog. The Resident Director moderates instruction to Western Michigan University standard from Western Michigan University. Students should consult the Program Coordinator and semesterly Schedule of Classes for availability of specific subjects. Most classes are offered every semester. Accountancy ACTY 210 Principles of Accounting An introductory course in accounting which includes the recording and reporting of business transactions, and the measuring, planning and controlling of business income, assets and equities. (3) ACTY 211 Principles of Accounting A continuation of course 210 with emphasis on managerial/cost accounting concepts. Prerequisite: ACTY 210. (3)
Business BUS 175 Business Enterprise This course introduces students to the development and value of business of institutions in society. Students will the dynamics of business decisions making and demonstrate the ability to identify , define, and interpret essential business concepts . The relationships among business activities will be studied to determine their interactions with the economic, political, legal, global, and social environments. (3)
Introduction to Information Systems Processing BIS 102 Introduction to Information Processing An introductory course in Computer Literacy that will prepare students to be relatively sophisticated computer users. Emphasis is on microcomputer applications. (3)
CHEMISTRY CHEM 101 General Chemistry I The theory and fundamental principles of Chemistry is emphasized in this foundation course which serves primarily those who intend for two or more additional courses in chemistry. This course includes lecture and laboratory. (4) CHEM 120 General Chemistry II The properties of a number of the more representative elements and the compounds, which they form, are studied. The descriptive chemistry of some common cations and anions is studied using the hydrogen sulfide scheme of analysis in the laboratory. The chemical relationships I the periodic table, electrochemistry, and the equilibrium principle are also treated. Prerequisite: CHEM 101. (4) CHEM 150 Chemistry in Society This course provides on overview of fundamental chemical principles so that the impact of chemistry on topics of important to society may be discussed. These topics may include such areas as chemistry of the environment (air & water), radioactivity, energy sources, pharmaceuticals, household products, plastics, and food chemistry. With laboratory. Credit does not apply for a Chemistry major. Prerequisite MATH 110. (4)
Communications COM 104 Public Speaking Study of the application of principles of communication underlying effective oral presentations, with attention to speaking in business, professional and public setting. Includes practice in preparing, presenting, and evaluating speeches and other forms of oral presentations. (3) COM 170 Interpersonal Communication I An introductory course in communication theory & practice, in which students utilize in interpersonal relationships through understanding of self and others. (3) COM 200 Introduction to Communication Theory A study of communication models and theories which are common to the fields of interpersonal, group, organizational, public and mass communication. (3) COM 240 Introduction to Telecommunication This course surveys the history and development of broadcasting, cable, and telephone communications. Also considered are current relationships. Including management, operations and programming, as well as telecommunication regulation. (3)
Computer Science CS 111 Computer Science I A first course in the science of programming digital computers Analysis of problems and development of correct procedures for their solution will be emphasized along with the expression of algorithmic solutions to problems in a structured high level computer language. Applications will solve both numerical and non-numerical problems for the computer. Co-requisite Math 118. With laboratory. (4) CS 112 Computer Science II This course is a continuation of Computer Science I with more emphasis on top-down, modular, structured design and techniques involved in the production of large computer programs. Advanced language features such as recursion, sets, pointers, records / structures will be discussed. Data structures and their varous implementations are introduced. Design and analysis of various searching and sorting techniques will be presented. Elementary file processing using sequential and random access input and output will be demonstrated. A team project will be assigned. Prerequisite: CS 111; co-requisite MATH 122. With laboratory. (4)
Economics ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics An introduction to microeconomics, the study of the price system and resource allocation, problems of monopoly, and the role of government in regulating and supplementing the price system. For students who plan to take both ECON 201 and ECON 202, it is preferable to take ECON 201 before taking ECON 202. (3) ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics An introduction to macroeconomics, the study of total output and employment, inflation, economic growth, and introduction to international trade and development. For students who plan to take both ECON 201 and ECON 202, it is preferable to take ECON 201 before taking ECON 201. (3) MECON 203 Malaysian Economics Comparative exploration of Malaysia’s economic trends relative to other new nations. Emphasis is placed on policies, plans, performance, and projection of the Malaysian system. (3)
Engineering ECE 210 Circuit Analysis Analysis of linear electric circuits using methods based on Kirchoff’s laws and network theorems. RL, RC, and RLC transients. Sinusoidal steady-state analysis. With laboratory. Prerequisites PHYS 207 or taken concurrently, MATH 123. (4) ME 232 Thermodynamics Fundamental laws of classic thermodynamics including ideal and non-ideal processes. Applications are studied in relationship to the traditional thermodynamic cycles and to alternate energy systems such as solar and wind energy. Perquisites; MATH 123, PHYS 205, PHYS 20. (3) ME 256 Statics Force and moments acting upon structural bodies under static loads. Concepts of vectors, free-body diagrams, shear and moment diagrams, centroids, moments of inertia and friction. Prerequisites: CS 111, MATH 123. ME 258 Dynamics Kinematics and kinetics of particles, rigid bodies in translation, rotation, and plane motion. Includes impulse-momentum and work-energy methods. Introduction to vibrations. Prerequisites: ME 256 or 253, PHYS 205, PHYS 206. (3)
English ENGL 105 Thought & Writing A writing course in which the students will work closely with the instructor to develop their sense of language as a means of shaping and ordering their experience and ideas, and to develop imagination, thought, organization, and clarity in their written work. Does not count as credit towards English, major or minor. Fulfills are university Intellectual Skills college level writing requirement. (4) ENGL 110 Literary Interpretation An introduction to the study of literature, aimed at developing abilities to read literature and write about it with skill, sensitivity, and care. Students will read poetry, drama, and prose fiction, and through the writing of several papers will be introduced to terms and methods of formal study of literature. Course required for entry into most upper-level English courses. Prerequisite: at least a "B" in ENGL 105 or the equivalent. (4) ENGL 160 Standard American English Oral and written standard American English for speakers of other languages. (Formerly LING 111) (4) ENGL 205 Intermediate Writing A practical course for freshman or sophomores or international students transferring to Western, who wish to develop their skills in writing. Emphasis is on understanding the convention and forms appropriate for personal writing, persuasion, and. Or research papers and reports. May count as elective credit in English. May not count towards an English major or minor. This course will not fulfill the baccalaureate writing requirement. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ENGL 105. (4) ENGL 210 Film Interpretation Studies in the motion picture as art form. (4)
History HIST 101 Modern Western World Survey of the major developments in Western civilization from the Renaissance to the present. (3) HIST 120 Outline of American History Overview of major themes and development in the history of the United States. (3)
Mathematics and Statistics MATH 114 Excursion in Mathematics This course satisfies the general requirement of a college level mathematics course. It is intended for students whose programs of study have no further mathematics, mathematics in the world around us. Areas of application may include : compound interest and monetary growth, planning and scheduling, collecting and interpreting data, games and decision making, measurement and geometry, patterns and art. (3) MATH 116 Finite Mathematics With Applications This course is design to give its students a background in the elements of finite mathematics. Include will be discussions of : sets, relations and functions; systems of linear equations and inequallities; vectors and matrices; concepts of probability; random variables and distributions functions; applications of linear algebra and probability. (3) MATH 118 Precalculas Mathematics This course is design to provide with basic algebraic and trigonometric concepts necessary for calculus. Topics include: real numbers inequality, coordinate system, function, polynomials, solutions of polynomial functions, exponentions and logarithmic functions, trigonometri and trigonometric functions. (4) MATH 122 Calculus 1 The first of a 2 semester sequence in differential and integral calculus. Functions, limits, continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation, intergrations, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. Prerequisite : MATH 118 or at least 3 ½ years of college preparatory mathematics including trigonometry. (4) MATH 123 Calculus II A continuation of Calculus I. Techniques and applications of integration, trigonometric functions, sequences and series, interminate forms, improper integrals, applications to elementary differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 122. (4) MATH 145 Discrete Mathematical Structures Sets, functions, relations, graphs, digraphs, trees, recursions, mathematical induction and other proof techniques, counting techniques, Boolean Algebras and asymptotic analysis of algorithms. The relationship of these concepts with computer science will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 122, and an introductory programming course. (3) Math 216 Business Statistics An applications-oriented study of statistical concepts and techniques. The course focuses on the student as a user of statistics who needs a minimal understanding of mathematical theory and formula derivation. Major topics of study are statistical description, central tendency, dispersion, distributional shapes, sampling, confidence intervals, probability, comparison tests, association tests, regression and time series. The objectives of the course are to develop the skill to apply these concepts in conjunction with computer usage and make appropriate decisions regarding actual business problems. Prerequisite: MATH 116 and BIS102. (3) MATH 272 Vector & Multivariate Calculus Vector calculus, functions of several variables, partial diffrentiation, multiple integration. Prerequisite: MATH 123. (4)
Marketing MKTG 250 Principles of Marketing Introduction to the role of marketing in the U.S and global economy. Emphasis on how organizations create consumer value through marketing strategy planning. Topics covered include buyer behavior, market segmentation, product planning, service quality, promotion, pricing, and managing channel relationships. Prerequisite: ECON 201. (3) PHIL 200 Introduction to Philosophy An introduction to the nature of philosophy by a consideration of major types of philosophical questions such as the principles of rational belief, the existence of God, what is the good live, the nature of knowledge, the problems of truth and verification. Selected texts from representative philosophers are used to define the question sand to present typical answers. (3) PHIL 355 Philosophy of Science A philosophical exploration of the basic concepts, methods, and aims of the natural sciences. This course explores issues such as confirmation, explanation, reduction, and the observation/ theory dichotomy through philosophical analysis and case studies. The detailed analyses of historic contemporary scientific practice will include teaching of the relevant science. (3)
Physics PHYS 102 Physics, Technology & Society The main objective of this course is to provide the student with a quantitative understanding of physical principles which underline selected environmental problems. Topics covered include the energy problems, air pollution, and nuclear weapons. For non-science students. This course may not be applied toward either a major or minor in physics. (3) PHYS 205 Mechanics & Heat This first course in a sequence of three in calculus-based Physics deals with mechanics and heat. PHYS 205 is intended for physics majors, engineering students, and future physics teachers and is recommended for majors in other sciences. Prerequisite : MATH 123 concurrently. (4) PHYS 206 Mechanics & Heat Laboratory This is a laboratory course which includes exercise related to topics covered in PHYS 205. Normally this course is taken concurrently with PHYS 205. (1) PHYS 207 Electricity & Lights This course follows PHYS 205 and consists of studies in electricity, magnetism, and light. Prerequisite: PHYS 205, MATH 123 and MATH 272 concurrently. (4) PHYS 208 Electricity & Light Laboratory This a laboratory course which includes exercises related to topics covered in PHYS 207. Normally this course is taken concurrently with PHYS 207. (1)
Political Science PSCI 100 Introduction to Political Science An introduction to those concepts useful for understanding politic. These concepts and their interrelationships will be examined in the context of contemporary political systems. (3) PSCI 105 Critical Thinking About Politics An application of critical thinking to the analysis of politics. The basic components of logical argumentation will be applied to the examination of a variety of political, social, economic, and ideological issues. Major topics to be covered include, power, authority, political ideology, and structures and processes of political systems. (3) Psychology PSY 100 General Psychology An eclectic approach to a social and behavioral survey of major topics in psychology, including learning, motivation, intelligence, personality, mental illness, and social relations. Approve for General Education. (3) SOC 200 Principles of Sociology An introduction to, and survey of, the discipline of Sociology and its major fields of study. A scientific study and analysis of human behavior and interaction, our social nature, and the social world ( groups, cultures, religions, institutions, communities, and societies ) in which we live in. Selected concepts, theories, and research findings pertaining to social life at the national and international levels are presented and explored. (3) SOC 334 Pacific Rim – Asian Societies A sociological analysis of Asian Pacific Rim Societies (such as China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore) in various stages of industrialization and modernization, with consideration of their influence on American society. (3)
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