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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the use of Lexis, Westlaw, and the Internet in the legal environment, and their use in the preparation of research documents in various areas of the law. This course is a continuation of LA 391. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite: LA 391. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
In this course students learn how to develop a personal portfolio that will function as a metacognitive record of their intellectual and experiential development in the Liberal Studies program. Readings from important figures in the humanities and sciences are discussed to foster development of critical thinking skills and an understanding of the interrelationships among the liberal studies disciplines. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Senior students are placed in an internship with a cooperating employer in the Washington metropolitan area. The internship is monitored by a supervising professor and a representative of the employing firm. May be fulfilled through portfolio assessment by students with significant work history. Prerequisite: approval of the dean of Arts and Sciences. ( 3-6)
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3.00 Credits
Examines ways to integrate learning in the two chosen concentrations. Using computer technology, the student conducts research to identify a suitable topic for a major thesis paper requiring scholarly support in both concentrations. When the thesis is completed, the student is required to present and defend it orally to the class and the instructor prior to submission in writing. Prerequisite: LS 300 and senior status. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
An investigation of a selected topic in the major field. The goal is to demonstrate independent research and present scholarly results in writing of commendable quality. Prerequisite: approval of the dean of Arts and Sciences. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
This course is the workshop portion of MA 119 Introduction to Problem Solving with Quantitative Reasoning Review, and must be taken concurrently with MA 119. The workshop provides a review of quantitative reasoning topics, including rate, ratio, and percents; perimeter, area, volume, and the units and conversion between units for those calculations; the mathematics of finance; linear models; visual representation of data; and estimation. Credits for MA 019W may not be applied toward any degree. Corequisite: MA 119. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Provides a review of quantitative reasoning topics, including rate, ratios, and percents; perimeter, area, volume, and the units and conversion between units for those calculations; the mathematics of finance; linear models; visual representation of data; and estimation. Intended as preparation for MA 121, MA 124, MA 127, and MA 132. Credits for MA 094 may not be applied toward any degree. Prerequisite: complete University's Directed Self-Placement process. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
This intermediate algebra course provides a review of topics, techniques, terminology, and applications of algebra. This course is intended as preparation for MA 155 and MA 171. Credits for MA 095 may not be applied toward any degree. Prerequisite: complete University's Directed Self-Placement process. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
This course is one part of a two-part module and must be taken concurrently with MA 019W Quantitative Reasoning Workshop. The course and its companion workshop review quantitative reasoning while presenting a survey of topics in college-level mathematics that develop critical thinking skills, flexibility of thought, appropriate problem-solving strategies, and the ability to express ideas in mathematical language. Strategies include modeling, using symmetry, algebra, logical reasoning, set theoretical analysis, detecting patterns, and making predictions. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in analysis, estimation, and verification. Prerequisite: complete University's Directed Self-Placement process. Corequisite: MA 019W. Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements Designation: MT. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Further develops students' understanding of elementary mathematics using the history of the subject. Topics include numeration, computation, geometry, and the use of mathematics in problem solving. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite: complete University's Directed Self-Placement process, or grade of C or better in MA 094 or MA 095. Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements Designation: MT. ( 3)
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