SWOSU Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

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GEOG 1103 WORLD CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY The study of the world's cultures by using geospatial reasoning and inquiry to analyze relationships and interactions within and between human and physical systems to understand their reciprocal influences. This includes an evaluation of political, economic, technological, and cultural practices that affect cultural/ethnic/racial conflict and/or cooperation; diversity and inclusion; migration patterns; globalization; and spatial patterns. This includes an evaluation of historic human interactions with the environment and the impact of human settlements on sustainability on a local-to-global scale. F, S, SU GEOL 1934 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Introduction to earth science; earth in the universe, seafloor spreading and continental drift, the geomagnetic field, earthquakes and landform development; laboratory study of minerals and rocks, topographic maps, stereophotographs and landforms. F, S HIST 1003 EARLY WORLD HISTORY Introductory survey of the political, social, and cultural developments of the world's major civilizations from the beginning of human civilization through 1500. Upon completion students will be able to critically analyze these civilizations and understand how past events have influenced the development of present day cultural, political, and economic institutions within the global context. F, S, SU HIST 1023 MODERN WORLD HISTORY Introductory survey of the political, social, and cultural developments of the world's major civilizations from the Age of Exploration through the 20th Century. Upon completion students will be able to critically analyze these civilizations and understand how past events have influenced the development of present day cultural, political, and economic institutions within the global context. F, S, SU HIST 1043 UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877 This course is an introductory survey of American history from the nation's origins as a fledgling group of British colonies as nations participated in globalization and colonization in both the political, economic, and cultural context until the end of the Reconstruction period that followed the Civil War. This course will cover a broad range of topics that affected the nation's development such as politics, economic development, social trends, etc., that all contributed to the creation of the American nation. Upon completion of the course students will exhibit knowledge of a variety of culture, of both majority and non-majority populations, which aided in the creation of the American identity and its connectivity to global events. Students will also be able to think critically about multiculturalism, and the interconnectedness of past and present societies both within the U.S. and across the global society. F, S, SU HIST 1053 UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE 1877 This course is an introduction to American history from the end of Reconstruction (1877) to present day. Students will learn how Reconstruction policies and amendments helped to contribute to the social, political, and economic policies of the United States for the next century, including citizenship, voting rights, and the impact of segregation, focusing on both majority and non-majority groups. In addition, this course addresses the evolution of the nation's political and economic role on an international level from the Second Industrial Revolution forward. As a result, students will think critically about issues such as globalization, sustainability, multiculturalism, political and governmental context, privilege, difference/similarity, prejudice, and discrimination within a global context. F, S, SU HUM 1103 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES This course offers an interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society. Students will examine human creativity broadly, including music, painting, literature, theater, architecture, sculpture, and modern innovations such as photography and film as well as apply social/cultural

theories and perspectives to past and present societies and consider their impact on real-life circumstances. F, S, SU ITAL 1004 ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I A first semester elementary language course for students who have never studied Italian or who have had very little exposure to the language. Students will acquire elementary communication skills through a systematic introduction to the basic grammatical patterns and vocabulary of the Italian language. A cultural component ties into the grammatical content. Class work will emphasize development of oral/aural skills, speaking and listening. Tape recordings will also be available for students to practice listening and speaking. KINES 1133 WELLNESS CONCEPTS AND EXERCISE APPLICATIONS This course is designed to provide the student with a philosophy of living that encourages a higher quality of life and a state of well-being. Lifestyle choices are identified and explained in regard to proper exercises, weight management, stress management, substance use, sexually transmitted diseases, health care, nutrition, cardiovascular disease prevention, and cancer prevention. Assessment techniques and development of individual prescriptions in the areas of muscular strength, muscular flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, body composition, and nutrition are studied. Lifetime leisure skills are identified and developed to provide a well- rounded exposure to wellness. F, S, SU LATIN 1054 ELEMENTARY LATIN I Elementary course in Latin. Fundamentals of Latin with emphasis on vocabulary and structure of the language. F LIT 2333 INTRODUCTION TO FILM This course focuses on the study of films as entertainment, cultural force, and art form. Students will view, analyze, and discuss numerous full-length commercial films, applying social/cultural theories and perspectives to past and present films and the ways in which they both reflect and impact the real-life circumstances in which they have been made and viewed. F, S LIT 2413 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE This course focuses on the multicultural study of short stories, poetry, and drama, investigating the historical context of the creation of texts (including but not limited to political and government contexts). Students will think critically about issues such as globalization, sustainability, differences and similarities, prejudices and/or discrimination within a global textual context. F, S, SU MATH 1143 MATH CONCEPTS An introduction to mathematical ideas and their applications. Topics are chosen from set theory, logic, probability and statistics, financial mathematics, number theory, and graph theory. F, S, SU MATH 1153 MATH APPLICATIONS A course in mathematics designed for nursing and health science students. Topics covered will include solving ratios and proportions, dimensional analysis, dosage calculations, and working with logarithms. F, S MATH 1193 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS Statistics for students with modest mathematical backgrounds. Emphasis on applications to the biological and physical sciences, business, and education. Topics covered will include descriptive statistics, graphical representation of data, basic probability, testing hypothesis, and constructing confidence intervals. MATH 1513 COLLEGE ALGEBRA A fundamental course including solutions of equations and inequalities, systems of equations, algebra of functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, and conic sections. Prerequisite : ACT Math subscore of 19 or higher, or MATH 0133 , or departmental approval, or placement by examination. F, S, SU

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