Moodle at Monmouth College

This course provides an introduction to federal tax code provisions that affect individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. The reasons underlying tax provisions are explored and basic tax research skills are developed. Prerequisite: ACCT 203. Offered in the fall semester. (One course.)

Introduction to financial accounting; the communication of relevant information to external parties. Includes the development of the accounting model, internal control, measurement processes, data classification and terminology, and the interpretation and use of financial statements. Prerequisite:FYII-101. (One course.)

Emphasis on the chronological study of significant works of art from the Renaissance through the 21st century. Works are examined in their context in order to gain a more complete understanding of how art reflects the particular time and place in which it was produced, and how that understanding translates into contemporary time. The course is expected to provide an understanding and appreciation of art and art history. Two primary approaches to the study of art and art history will be used. Formal and Contextual Analysis as a means to develop each student's personal interpretations. This course meets the requirement for Artistic Inquiry. (1.0 course.)

An introduction to the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system. This course will examine the circuits, cells, and molecules that direct behavior. Emphasis will be given to how the nervous system is built during development, how it changes through the lifetime, how it functions under normal behavior, and how it is affected by injury and disease. Prerequisites: BIOL 150 and CHEM 140.(One course.)

An investigative approach to learning fundamental concepts in biology from organisms to ecosystems. Concepts will include: the process of scientific inquiry, mechanisms of evolution, the evolutionary history of biological diversity, and fundamentals of ecology. Labs will emphasize problem-based or inquiry-based learning. Lectures will combine traditional format with problem-posing and questioning. core Curridulum: Scientific Inquiry. (One course.)

An investigative approach to learning fundamental organisms. Concepts will include the process of scientific inquiry, basic biochemistry, basic cell function (cellular respiration, photosynthesis, protein synthesis, genetics, cell division), and fundamentals of animal and plant physiology. Labs will emphasize problem-based or inquiry-based learning. Lectures will combine traditional format with problem-posing and questioning. Core Curriculum: Scientific Inquiry. (One course.)

An examination of new venture business including an overiew of financial, legal, marketing, operational, and human resource management considerations through the analysis and preparation of a comprehensive small business plan. Students will work in teams to create busines plans. Prerequisites: BUSI 105 and BUSI 201 or ECON 200. (One course).

This course covers many of the quantitative and statistical tools encountered in business and economics. This material is taught in the context of the discipline and will prepare the student to use the rigorous quantitative and statistical language and models that are the analytical basis of business and economic theory and practice. Prerequisite: BUSI 201. (One course).

This course is an extension of Personal Finance I. We will have a more detailed examination of tax withholding, income tax planning, consumer debt trends, and insurance decisions. Each student will manage their own (practice) online brokerage account. (0.5 course.)

A study of organic chemistry including the structure and reactions of some biologically important molecules. A focus on how structure affects the properties of organic molecules. This course includes a 3-hour laboratory session each week. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in CHEM 220 or in CHEM 140 and consent of instructor. (One course credit)

An original laboratory project chosen in consultation with the chemistry faculty. Research may be performed off campus. A substantial written report, as described in the course syllabus, is required in the final semester of research. (0.25 to 0.5 course).

Inquiry & Identity is a first-year experience course, which is required of all first-year students and is taught by faculty from departments across campus. Students are invited to explore questions of human values and purposes. These are central values of the liberal arts and through them and through work with common texts, convocations, and other activities, students consider the meaning and significance of complex issues raised by the themes of Inquiry & Identity. (One course.)

Inquiry & Identity is a first-year experience course, which is required of all first-year students and is taught by faculty from departments across campus. Students are invited to explore questions of human values and purposes. These are central values of the liberal arts and through them and through work with common texts, convocations, and other activities, students consider the meaning and significance of complex issues raised by the themes of Inquiry & Identity. (One course.)

Inquiry & Identity is a first-year experience course, which is required of all first-year students and is taught by faculty from departments across campus. Students are invited to explore questions of human values and purposes. These are central values of the liberal arts and through them and through work with common texts, convocations, and other activities, students consider the meaning and significance of complex issues raised by the themes of Inquiry & Identity. (One course.)

Inquiry & Identity is a first-year experience course, which is required of all first-year students and is taught by faculty from departments across campus. Students are invited to explore questions of human values and purposes. These are central values of the liberal arts and through them and through work with common texts, convocations, and other activities, students consider the meaning and significance of complex issues raised by the themes of Inquiry & Identity. (One course.)

Inquiry & Identity is a first-year experience course, which is required of all first-year students and is taught by faculty from departments across campus. Students are invited to explore questions of human values and purposes. These are central values of the liberal arts and through them and through work with common texts, convocations, and other activities, students consider the meaning and significance of complex issues raised by the themes of Inquiry & Identity.

Inquiry & Identity is a first-year experience course, which is required of all first-year students and is taught by faculty from departments across campus. Students are invited to explore questions of human values and purposes. These are central values of the liberal arts and through them and through work with common texts, convocations, and other activities, students consider the meaning and significance of complex issues raised by the themes of Inquiry & Identity. (One course.)

Same general content as LATN 200, but with higher expectations of performance. Students who have not completed LATN 200 or the equivalent must consult with the instructor prior to registration. May be repeated with different topics. (0.25 to 0.5 course.)

A study of grammar and syntax of Biblical Greek with simple readings and translation. (One course.)

This seminar surveys various fields of classics, including linguistics, archaeology, and history, and introduces prospective majors, minors and serious students of the classics to various research tools important to the discipline. (0.5 course.)

A study of the classic concepts of persuasion in relation to modern theories of how people effect changes in others' beliefs, attitudes, and behavior. Includes opportunities to prepare and present persuasive efforts culminating in the development of a persuasive campaign plan. Offered each year. Prerequisite: COMM-230 or PUBR-241. (One course.)

Topics include: an overview of issues and choices facing Communication majors, internship and independent study planning, vocational discernment and career analysis and planning. Prerequisite: Communication and Public Relations majors with junior standing or permission of the instructor. (0.5 course.)

An inquiry into the mass media of our time (print, film, radio, television, etc.), including study of the forces that created them and the effects they have on society. Special attention is given to theories of mass communication and the medium of television. Offered each year. (One course.)

An examination of the verbal and nonverbal features of face-to-face communication in everyday life, social interaction, professional activity, and in our culture as a whole. Attention is given to language as a cultural system and as a meaning system, communication as behavior, relationship development, and communication systems and effects. Emphasis is placed on understanding theory, systematically observing communicative behavior, analysis of communication situations, and skill improvement. Offered each year. Prerequisite: COMM 101. (One course.)

A rigorous analysis of the modern micro-economic theory of the behavior of the firm and the individual. Prerequisite: ECON 200 and BUSI-201. (One course.)

A study of the curriculum, teaching methods, and instructional materials pertinent to secondary school physical education programs. Applying theory and research from physical education to the planning and implementing of instruction is stressed. Prerequisite: Admittance to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: MCTE-333. (One course).

This foundational topics course intends to contextualize the development of K-12 education in the United States including education prior to the Revolution up through and into the 21st century. Students will investigate key educational movements and connect their outcomes (e.g. political, sociological, and philosophical implications) to the current state of public schools. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. (One course credit).

Analysis techniques for the kinematic, dynamic, stress, and fatigue analysis of machine components are presented. Mechanical properties of materials are reviewed. Analytical and graphical solutions are explored. Prerequisite: ENGR 220. (One course).

This course is an investigation into the mechanics of materials. Topics covered include stress, strain, axial deformation, torsion, equilibrium of beams, stresses and deflection of beams, pressure vessels and bulging of columns and other topics that are of interest to mechanical engineers. Prerequisite: PHYS 209 or ENGR 209. (One course).

A writing and reading course designed to help students analyze and evaluate what they read, recognize and use a variety of rhetorical modes and argumentative strategies, improve their critical thinking skills, and arrange their thoughts into well-organized, concise, thesis-focused essays. (One course.)

This course will examine a variety of behaviors college students can perform in order to improve their health, wellness, and success in college. Each unit will be centered on scientific evidence of the relationship between a behavior and wellness and college success, and will involve a practical experience where the student will work on behavior change and evaluate its impact. (0.25 course.)

This course will introduce students to the field of public health, which focuses on the physical, mental and social well-being of populations. Course topics will include tools for understanding public health; health policy and law; ethics; prevention of disease and disability; healthcare systems; and contemporary public health issues. No pre-requisite required. (One course.)

This course will focus on Latin America's dissenting voices in literature, history, politics, philosophy, and the arts. This is a history course; however, given the nature of the material, we will adopt an interdisciplinary approach in this class. Some of the topics and names we will discuss include: José Marti and anti-imperialism, literature and protest, socialism, and radical politics in Brazil, art and revolution in Mexico, José Carlos Mariátegui in Peru and Marxism in Latin America. Radical Feminism, Che Guevara and the export of revolution, and the Pink Tide. We will analyze these and other alternative political projects formulated by intellectuals and activists in order to evaluate their attempt to eliminate social, racial, and gender inequalities in Latin America. (One course).

A study of physical education for the atypical student. Emphasis is on the study of various disabling conditions and the role of exercise for those conditions. Prerequisite: Open to Physical Education majors with at least junior standing. Non-majors must have permission of the instructor. (0.5 course).

This course is designed to introduce exercise and an interest in lifteime fitness through walking. Open to all levels of fitness. May be taken for credit twice. CR/NC. (0.25 course).

May include projects, internships, individual study, and other forms of independent study. Designed as the culminating experience for majors not seeking teaching certification. Enrollment restricted to Exercise Science majors with senior standing. (0.5 to 1 course).

This course examines the influence of health and fitness culture on what we value. Societal and cultural views of exercise and health, and the relationships between body image, self-esteem, and overall world view will be examined. Questions of meaning and purpose will be explored in the context of our attitudes and behaviors regarding health, fitness, and body image. (One course).

An exploration of all aspects of human movement. The course will explore the motivation and reason for movement, health consequences of human movement, mechanotransduction and mechanobiology, and development movement skills. Reserved for Health Science and Human Movement and Exercise Science majors. Others may be allowed in with instructor permission. Prerequisities: EXSC 160 and EXSC 251 or BIOL 204 or permission of instructor. (One course.)

An introduction to human anatomy as it relates to functional aspects of normal human movement and physical activity. This course is designed to provide a baseline knowledge of human anatomy as it relates to movement with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and nervous system. Prerequisites: EXSC 130 and EXSC 160. Enrollment is restricted to Exercise Science, Health Science & Human Movement, and Physical Education majors. Non-majors must have permission of the instructor. (One course).

An overview of human body functioning as it relates to health. Major body systems such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, skeletal, and muscular systems will be detailed in both structure and function. Open to Exercise Science, Health Science & Human Movement and Physical Education majors and Global Public Health minors. Non-majors and minors must have permission of the instructor. (One course).

Provides practical knowledge and experience regarding proper performance and coaching of exercise. The course will expose students to a large number of different exercises and include experiences teaching these movements. Students will also learn basic joint, muscle, and biomechanical profiles of common exercises. Open to Exercise Science and Physical Education majors. Non-majors must have permission of the instructor. (0.5 course).

A study of the mathematical modeling process. Examples will come from calculus, linear algebra, and physics. Students will present a mathematical model of some phenomenon. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: MATH 152. (One course).

Topics include: sets and logic, number systems, properties of whole numbers, functions and relations, recursion, combinatorics and probability, matrices, and graph theory. Prerequisite: QRAC 120 or ACT Math sub score 22+ or SAT Math sub score 540+. (One course.)

A continuation of MATH 151. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or one year of high school calculus. (One Course.)

A pre-calculus study of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: QRAC 120 or FYQR 120 or ACT Math 22+ or SAT Math 540+. (One course.)

This is an algebra-based introductory course in applied quantitative and statistical reasoning. The focus of this course will be the use of numerical evidence in support of arguments and for making decisions. The students will learn terminology, mathematical and statistical skills, and develop critical thinking skills. Reflection on what is known, unknown, and the necessary assumptions to solve real world problems will be a key component of this course. (One course).

This course focuses on the essential elements of effective communication in the Spanish language. The student will acquire a basic competence in the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), and learn to appreciate the language as a communication system for a different culture, including its distinct thought processes and viewpoints. (One course.)

This course focuses on the essential elements of effective communication in the Spanish language. The student will acquire a basic competence in the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), and learn to appreciate the language as a communication system for a different culture, including its distinct thought processes and viewpoints. (One course.)

(Cross-listed as MERI-315 and LAST-315). This course explores Latin American Cinema, either as a whole or focused on one particular national tradition -- depending on the necessities of the students, and if its offered on campus or abroad. Either way, it will analyze films both in its artistic importance, and its historical value to approach to the political and cultural context of the countries/region studied. Some topics for the Latin American class are dictatorships in Argentina and Chile; multiculturalism in Peru and Bolivia; immigration in El Salvador and Honduras; revolution in Cuba and Venezuela, etc. We will use multiple approaches and methodologies to study national cinema(s), emphasizing their relationship to politics, history, and culture. This course also aims to build an idea of what 'national history' and 'national identity' meant over the last century, the role cinema played in that construction, and how these traditions and film industries currently interplay with global markets. (One course.)

Continuation of SPAN 101. Practice and acquisition of increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structure, tenses and moods, leading to greater accuracy in oral and written expression. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or placement. (One course.)

An exploration of the properties of musical instruments and voices and their combination in ensembles. Students analyze characteristic uses of instruments in standard literature and arrange music for a variety of performing groups, using computer techniques in this process. Prerequisite: Passed Piano Proficiency and MUSI 222 and MUSI 212 with grades of C- or better, or with permission of the instructor. Offered in alternate years. (One course).

A study of the techniques of playing snare drum, timpani, mallet instruments, drum set, and auxiliary percussion instruments for students preparing to teach music at the elementary or secondary level. Prerequisite: MUSI 222 with a grade of C - or better, or with permission of the instructor. Offered in alternate years. (.25 course.)

An introductory investigation into the basic theoretical foundations of music--melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color, and form--through the study of music from various stylistic periods and the development of composition and analysis. The course includes two hours a week of aural skills lab. Co-requisite: MUSI 111. (0.5 course).

A survey of music in North America (primarily the United States) from the colonial era to the present day. Emphasizes works, styles and artists from a variety of musical traditions. Designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of the broad range of musical styles found in the United States and the equally broad range of cultural traditions from which they emerged. This course does not count toward the music major. (One course).

This course explores magic and alchemy from historical, cultural, and philosophical perspectives We will delve into these multifaceted concepts, examining their evolution, cultural significance, and philosophical implications from ancient times to the present day. Students will explore the intersections of magic with religion, politics, art, and psychology, as well as its role in contemporary countercultural movements and online spaces.

An introduction to the study of particles and systems under the action of various types of forces. Includes harmonic oscillator, central force and Lagrangian formulation. This course makes elegant use of mathematical techniques in solving physical problems. Prerequisites: MATH 254 and PHYS 132. (One course.)

Continuation of PHYS 132. The course is designed to extend the core concepts developed in first-year physics into applications of fluids and heat, and to explore oscillations and waves (Mechanical and electromagnetic) and optics. Mathematical descriptions of fluid, heat, light and oscillatory systems will be developed including methods involving differential equations and complex presentation. Lab skills will focus on modeling and experimental design while practicing writing and data presentation in a professional manner consistent with physical sciences.

A survey of stellar astronomy, with emphases on modern theories and observations of the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the Universe. Laboratory experiments and telescopic observation are part of the course. (One course.)

This course is open only to seniors interested in qualifying for departmental honors. Admission to the course will be determined by the department. Each student will write an honors essay under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Prerequisites: department approval; senior standing; political science major with minimum 3.5 GPA; and recommendation by a political science faculty member. (One course).

(Cross-listed with ESTS-375). An analysis of environmental politics and policy on the national and international levels. (One course.)

This course explores the central concepts, institutions, policies and controversies of criminal justice in the United States. Included are components on police work, courts, corrections, and the formulation of criminal justice policy. Students will be encouraged to develop a 'nuts and bolts' familiarity with day-to-day practices of criminal justice in the U.S., a philosophical understanding of criminal justice as an ideal, and the critical skills needed to make a meaningful comparison between the ideal and current practices. (One course.)

This course is for all students who plan to participate in the annual Monmouth College moot court competition and/or the legal brief writing competition. We will discuss the procedure of these competitions, the selected case, and related legal concepts (for example: scrutiny levels, constitutional interpretation, legal reasoning, etc.). As part of the course, students must participate in either the moot court competition, the legal brief writing competition, or both. Credit/No Credit. (0.25 course.)

An examination of the scientific study of psychology. Lecture sessions emphasize current concepts in the biological roots of behavior, learning, perception, human memory, social behavior, psychopathology, and applied psychology. Laboratory sessions stress the application of quantitative interpretations of data and the scientific method to the study of human behavior. (One course.)

An introduction to the scientific method as applied in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include: descriptive and inferential statistics, the design and analysis of experiments, and the drawing of logical conclusions from behavioral data. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and sophomore standing. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. (One course.)

A study of the origins, symptoms, and classification of mental illness, including the study of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia. Includes comparisons among the various biological and psychological approaches to therapy. Prerequisites: PSYC 101. (One course.)

This course provides an introduction to the field of psychopharmacology, with special emphasis on the relationships between drugs and human behavior. Students will be introduced to specific neurotransmitter systems and the neurophysiology of specific drug use. Students will be able to appreciate more fully why people use both prescription and recreational drugs and the potential physiological and psychological consequences of such drug use, including addiction. Prerequisite: PSYC 239 or 243. With permission of the instructor, students with at least sophomore standing as a biology, chemistry, or biochemistry major may also enroll. Offered in alternate years. (One course.)

This course emphasizes understanding the function of the brain and its relation to behavior. Topics include: the biochemistry of neural conduction and synaptic transmission, neuropsychology, brain disorders, the biochemistry of learning and memory, and mechanisms of action of psychoactive drugs. Prerequisites: PSYC 239 or 243, or BIOL 150 and permission of the instructor. Offered annually. (One course.)

The development and completion of a major research project during the senior year. The students will read and critique their own and other research literature, and conduct and report their research project. The senior comprehensive examination is administered. Prerequisites: PSYC 201, 202, Senior standing, and consent of the instructor. (One course.)

This course take a critical perspective on the selected pressing social problems in the United States, such as homelessness, poverty, foster care system, educational inequality, and criminal justice system. (One course)

A study of the practical and theoretical elements of stage directing for the serious Theatre or Theatre Education student. Readings in theory and production organization are combined with practical exercises in analysis, pictorial composition, movement. Exercises, studio work, and critiques culminate in students co-directing a fully realized mainstage production. Offered biannually. Prerequisites: THEA-275, or consent of the instructor. (One course.)

A continuation of the study of theatrical design processes and procedures introduced in THEA-171. Through lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and critiques, students gain intermediate-level competency in the design of scenery, costume, lighting, and sound design. Offered as needed. Prerequistes: THEA-171 and THEA-281. (0.5 course)

An introductory-level study of all major areas of theatre practice: acting, directing, design & technology, playwriting and dramaturgy, criticism, history, management, global theatre, musical theatre, stage-to-screen adaptation, and more! Offered annually. No prerequisite. Artistic Inquiry. (One course.)