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3.00 Credits
Emphasis is on latest technological advances in both hardware and digital media platforms. Students will learn to build their own computers, to load operating systems software and browsers, and to use audio and video editing software for a multimedia CD production. Prerequisite: CSC 100, BUS 230, HUM 250, or BUS/CSC 325. Three hours, three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course engages intercultural differences that have led to major conflict in our time, examining causes and considering approaches to mediation and possible resolution. Designed exclusively for the 3-week term, the course will at each offering focus on one particularly compelling conflict in which students will become immersed in a culturally divisive setting and become personally involved in a mediating function. Prerequisite: Completion of English 102 with a grade of "C" orbetter and a letter of recommendation from the student's faculty advisor. This course is designated by Ferrum College faculty to meet the entire Speaking Intensive requirement; a grade of "C" or higher in this course is required for this course to be used by a student tocomplete the Speaking Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this course unless he or she earns a "C" or better on the speaking assignmenrequired by the course. Three hours, three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Up to two years of a foreign language other than French, Russian, or Spanish may be taken on independent study, provided the student has a legitimate need and a qualified instructor agrees to supervise the work. The chair of the Language, Literature, Philosophy, and Religion division will determine on a case-by-case basis whether or not these provisions have been met. Three hours, three credits each.
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1.00 Credits
Students will study current issues and research in a seminar format. Outside speakers, students, and faculty will make presentations in junior and senior seminars. Papers from the scientific literature will be analyzed and criticized. Students will synthesize theoretical and practical experience in preparation for a successful career. This course, in addition to 498, is designated Speaking Intensive; a grade of "C" or higher in thiscourse is required for this course to count as one of two Speaking Intensive courses required for graduation from Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this courseunless he or she earns a "C" or better on the speaking assignments required by the course. One hour, one credit.
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1.00 Credits
All students preparing to do internships in the Life Sciences must complete this course. Students will demonstrate the ability to seek, secure, and prepare for a professional job. Using individual and group conferences, instructors assist students in finding potential internships, completing resumes, cover letters, and interviews, and in developing skills in career planning. One hour, one credit.
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3.00 Credits
As a review of the college career and as a preparation for the life ahead, this course uses reading, writing, listening, speaking, and synthesis as means to develop student self-awareness and confidence. Exercises in this class allow students to investigate their own practical and theoretical experience and to forge new relationships with their past lives and their future expectations. Prerequisite: LSC 307. These courses, in addition to 307, are designated Writing Intensive; a grade of "C" or higher in thiscourse is required for this course to count toward the six credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this course unlesshe or she earns a "C" or better on the writing assignments required by the course. Two hours, one credit each.
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3.00 Credits
Internships are normally spent in a 400-hour off-campus work situation or voluntary service activity. They are carefully supervised and designed to provide practical experience in areas related to academic course work. Prerequisites: LSC 399 and 2.250 grade point average. Graded. 400 service hours, three credits.
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3.00 Credits
A one-semester course that is designed for students requiring an in depth review of Algebra I. This course focuses on the study of signed numbers, elementary functions, elementary algebraic expressions and their applications. Three hours, credit not for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
This three week course offers students a "hands on" approach to mathematics. Different areas ofmathematics will be examined including, but not limited to, algebra, geometry, and calculus. Students' understanding will be demonstrated through presentations and/or demonstrations. Prerequisites: MTH 099 or high school Algebra I and II and Geometry. Six hours, three credits.
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3.00 Credits
These courses will focus on the study of functions. The students will learn how to build functional models of real world data and the uses and limitations of these models in decision making. During this process they will become familiar with linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. The students will also be introduced to elementary statistics, probability, and such discrete mathematics as a study of matrices. Prerequisite for MTH 111: MTH 100 or high school algebra I and II and geometry. Prerequisite for MTH 112: MTH 103 or 111 or one credit of high school mathematics beyond algebra II. Three hours, three credits.
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