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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Students entering Fall 2004 or later should consult the New General Education Core Requirements
Many of the course numbers listed on this page have been changed. The link above will provide current information.
| ENGL 1010 | Critical Reading and Expository Writing - Writing paragraphs and essays based on close readings of various texts; emphasis on clear, grammatically correct expository prose. Students must take this course during the first eligible semester at the university |
| ENGL 1020 | Critical Thinking and Argumentation - Writing essays based on critical analyses of various literary texts; emphasis on sound argumentative techniques; requires documented research paper. |
| MATHEMATICS - Select one from the following |
| MATH 1840 | Analytic Geometry and Differential Calculus - A course in differential calculus with technical applications. Analytic geometry, quadraticequations, and additional topics in trigonometry as foundation to the calculus. Limits, the derivative, and applications. |
| MATH 1530 | Probability and Statistics - Descriptive statistics and its relevance, including probability, experimentation, measurement, sampling and surveys. Informal statistical inference and hypothesis testing are included. |
| MATH 1910 | Calculus I - Functions, limits of functions, derivatives and applications, and introduction to the integral. |
| SCIENCE - Select two courses from the following - one selection must be designated writing intensive |
| ASTR 1015 | Astronomy I - An introductory course which includes historical astronomy, celestial motions, properties and observation of light, and physical characteristics of the solar system and the sun. Includes laboratory activities involving telescope observations of solar system and stellar objects. Designed for students desiring a laboratory science for its general education value. |
| ASTR 1025 | Astronomy II - Introduces students to the study of stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Includes laboratory activities involving telescope observations of star systems, nebulae, and galaxies. |
| BISC 1040 - 1041 |
Biology for Non-majors I - A biology course with laboratory experience in general education. The role of biology in today's society, with an emphasis on current issues in ecology, evolution, and behavior will be discussed. Laboratory exercises corresponding to Biology for Non-majors I. One two-hour laboratory per week. Students must register for 1040; a common grade will be given in 1040 and 1041. |
| BISC 1050 - 1051 |
Biology for Non-majors II - A biology course with laboratory experience in general education. The role of biology in today's society, with an emphasis on current issues in reproduction, growth, genetics, and biotechnology will be discussed. Laboratory exercises corresponding to Biology for Non-majors II. One two-hour laboratory per week. A common grade will be given in 1050 and 1051. |
| BISC 2100 - 2101 |
Principles of Biology I - Principles of molecular and cellular biology, including metabolism and genetic inheritance. Designed for biology majors, minors, and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite. Laboratory exercises to gain the ability to identify and use the processes of biological science with materials corresponding to Principles of Biology I. |
| BISC 2200 - 2201 |
Principles for Biology II - Principles of organismal biology, including structure and function of flowering plants. Designed for biology majors, minors, and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite. Laboratory exercises to gain the ability to identify and use the processes of biological science with materials corresponding to Principles of Biology II. |
| BISC 2300 - 2301 |
Principles of Biology III - Principles of population biology including taxonomy and systematics, evolutionary processes, the phylogenetic history of life on earth, and ecological relationships. Designed for biology majors, minors, and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite. Laboratory exercises to gain the ability to identify and use the processes of biological science with materials corresponding to Principles of Biology III. |
| CHEM 1110 -1111 |
General Chemistry - The basic course for students who expect to major in chemistry as well as those who wish to meet entrance requirements of professional schools. Laboratory to accompany 1110. |
| CHEM 1120 - 1121 |
General Chemistry - The basic course for students who expect to major in chemistry as well as those who wish to meet entrance requirements of professional schools. Laboratory to accompany 1120. |
| CHEM 1320 - 1321 |
Introductory Chemistry - A terminal semester of organic and biochemistry designed to follow 1000. Not for chemistry majors. Will not substitute for 1120. Laboratory to accompany 1320. |
| GEOL 1001 | Physical Geology - Study of the earth and earth processes including mountains, rivers, ocean basins, glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate boundaries with an introduction to rocks and minerals. |
| GEOL 1002 | Historical Geology - A survey of the earth's history, physical and biological, as revealed by rock formations and the fossil record. |
| GEOG 1010 | Earth Science: Weather and Climate - An introduction to atmospheric processes and geographic distribution of radiation, moisture, pressure and circulation interacting to create weather systems and storms, oceanic influences, earth-sun relationship, global climate patterns, human interaction with atmosphere. |
| GEOG 1011 | Earth Science: Landforms and Processes - An introduction to the agents and processes of landform development. Emphasis is also placed on distribution of landform systems and human impacts on these systems. |
| HSCI 1210-1211 |
Anatomy and Physiology I - An introductory course in anatomy and physiology. Includes a study of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and digestive systems of man. Laboratory consists of the study of anatomy using charts, models, manikins, slides, and dissection of animals. Appropriate laboratory exercises in physiology are included. |
| HSCI 1220 - 1221 |
Anatomy and Physiology II - Continuation of Health Sciences 1210. Includes a study of the circulatory, excretory, reproductive, and nervous systems. Laboratory will cover those systems listed under HSCI 1220. |
| PHYS 2110 - 2111 |
General Physics I - A survey of the topics in classical physics intended primarily for students in preprofessional curricula and majors in various engineering technology concentrations. Laboratory consists of experiments dealing with the basic laws of physics, designed to reinforce and supplement concepts learned in general physics. |
| PHYS 2120 - 2121 |
General Physics II - A survey of the topics in classical physics intended primarily for students in preprofessional curricula and majors in various engineering technology concentrations. Laboratory consists of experiments dealing with the basic laws of physics, designed to reinforce and supplement concepts learned in general physics. |
| CHEM 1000 | Science and Society I - This course, designed for the non-science major, presents an interdisciplinary approach to the basic principles of chemistry. The importance of chemistry in today's society, its relevance to many environmental questions, and other current issues involving chemistry will be emphasized. |
| PHYS 1010 | Science and Society II - Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the physical sciences with a concentration in physics. Relates the role of science to the daily activities of an educated person. |
| BISC 1020 | Science and Society III - An interdisciplinary course designed for the non-science major. Presents the language and role of biological science as it relates to the daily activities of an educated, scientifically literate person. |
| CHEM 1010 | Chemistry and Well-Being - A terminal semester course designed to fulfill the General Education core requirement for a laboratory science course for non-science majors. The course will include discussions of chemistry and its relevance in society and our individual well being. It will explore the role chemical science plays in understanding environmental issues, nutrition and health, drugs, medicine, genetic engineering, modern materials, energy sources, and other chemical technological progress important to our standard of living. Experimental projects to be done inside or outside of the classroom setting are included. These experiments are designed to illustrate and explore the principles/concepts and applications of chemistry. |
| HIST 2010 | The United States to 1877 - A survey of the settlement and development of the colonies, the revolutionary period, the making of the Constitution, the diplomatic, economic, and political problems of the new government, the nature of economic sectionalism, Jacksonian democracy, territorial expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. |
| HIST 2020 | The United States since 1877 - Growth of the United States as an industrial and world power since Reconstruction. |
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| ENGL 2030 | Literary Heritage - Satisfies requirement for 3 hours in the Heritage area of familiarity but does not meet requirements for a major or minor in English. An introduction to literature revolving around the theme of heritage, particularly as heritage is illustrated in Western and Non-Western culture through short fiction, poetry, and drama. |
| ENGL 2110 | American Literature - A survey of important American writers from Colonial times to the present. |
| ENGL 2210 | British Literature - Survey of major British writers from Anglo-Saxon Period through 18th century. |
| ENGL 2220 | British Literature - Survey of major British writers from the Romantic Period to the present. |
| ENGL 2430 | European Literature - Various genres from ancient texts and European literature which form the basis of Western heritage in literature and many of the arts. |
| ENGL 2330 | World Literature - Various genres from such non-European cultures as early Middle East, Asian, African, and Latin American. |
| ARTS AND THE ARTISTIC VISION |
| ARTA 2010 | Art History Survey - A survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and the minor arts in the western world from prehistoric times to the end of the Middle Ages. |
| ARTA 2020 | Art History Survey - A survey of architecture, sculpture, and painting in the Western world from the Italian Renaissance to the present. |
| HUMT 2310 | Introduction to the Humanities I - An examination of the arts and ideas of ancient and medieval cultures. |
| HUMT 2320 | Introduction to the Humanities II - An examination of the arts and ideas of modern cultures. |
| MUSC 1030 | Music Appreciation - An introduction to the development of music, with an emphasis on art music of the Western hemisphere. Topics include: elements of music; instruments and ensembles; form; styles and periods, including major composers and works. Synthesis is encouraged through listening to and writing about music. Concert attendance outside class is required. |
| MUSC 1035 | History of Jazz - A study of the origins, developments, and current trends in the jazz idiom. Course focuses on important musicians, styles, and bands that have shaped the development of jazz. |
| PEXS 3500 | Dance as Human Experience - This course involves the study of dance as a societal phenomenon. Students will examine the unique characteristics of dance and its various functions in society. Emphasis will be on dance in Western Civilization, however materials will be included to the extent that they have influence the development of dance in the West. |
| THEA 1030 | Introduction to the Theatre - A study of the dramatic arts and modes of theatrical production for the understanding and appreciation of the living theatre as a cultural force in society. |
| IDENTITY, ETHICS, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - select one of the following |
| ENGL 3150 | Literature, Ethics, and Values - Readings and discussions which reveal ethics and values in literature, including contexts of philosophy, history, and art; designed to enable students to form their own ethical positions and social values. |
| PHIL 1020 | Values and Society - An introduction to some central philosophical problems concerning morality, freedom, and political authority. |
| PHIL 2020 | Philosophy as Conversation - An introduction to philosophy as self-examination. Focus on discussion of the beliefs and values of the students in the class. |
| PHIL 2040 | Self and World - An introduction to some central philosophical problems concerning free will, the self, science, and reality. |
| PHIL 2210 | Introduction to the Study of Religion - A comparative and historical introduction to the world's ways of being religious. |
| PSCI 1110 | Political Life - An encounter through reading, writing, discussion, and other class experiences with the phenomena of political life. Students will be encouraged to confront the orientations, expectations, and action patterns characteristic of situations where human beings attempt to resolve the tension between human needs and social facts. |
| SOAA 2020 | Social Problems and Human Values - Sociological study of major current problems confronted in American society and the beliefs that compound them. |
| WMST 2010 | Introduction to Women's Studies - This is an introduction to the interdisciplinary academic field which has the triple focus of integrating information about women's contributions to culture and history to the curriculum, uncovering and understanding the structures of oppression, and exploring possibilities for change. Topics for reading and discussion will be drawn from material on social structures, law, language, history, religion, the healing professions, drama, and fiction. Articulating questions and points of view regarding the issues is stressed. |
| INSTITUTIONS
AND SOCIETY - select two of the following (only one course from ECON) |
| ECON 1050 | Economics and Society - An examination of economics and its relationship to current issues and other social sciences. This course will examine the major components of the nation's economic systems, how they relate to political and other institutions, and their impact upon the national heritage, international relations, and current events. |
| ECON 2210 | Principles of Economics Part I - An introduction to macroeconomic analysis which concentrates on economy-wide systematic issues such as inflation, unemployment, and the level of economic activity. |
| GEOG 1012 | Introduction to Cultural Geography - A survey of the spatial characteristics and value systems of cultures throughout the world. |
| PSCI 1120 | Introduction to American Government - A survey of American government focusing on the United States Constitution. American political culture, political institutions and policy processes. |
| PSYC 1310 | Introduction to Psychology - An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and theories of the science of psychology. Topics included are biological and developmental processes, perception and awareness, learning and thinking, motivation and emotion, personality and individuality, adjustment and mental health, and social behavior. |
| SOAA 1020 | Introduction to Sociology - Sociology is the systematic study of social behavior. Topics include interaction, culture, inequality and social class, the changing society, socialization, subcultures, crime and deviance, family and religion, among others. |
| SOAA 1240 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - An introduction to the basic concepts, theories, and methods of cultural anthropology. Major topics addressed include the relationship between biology and culture, cultural diversity, adaptation, and cultural evolution. |
| HUMANITIES ELECTIVE - select one of the following |
| ENGL 3280 | Mythology - Classical mythology and myths from other cultures; relation of myth to literature, psychology, and popular culture. |
| ENTC 3020 | Technology and Society - How does technology impact society and one's daily life? Historical aspects of the development of technology beginning with Stone Age peoples through the Industrial Revolution, to modern concepts. An atmosphere where group discussions struggle with some of the dilemmas of modern life. |
| HIST 1110 | World History and Civilization to 1500 - A general survey of the cultural, religious, political, and social development of major world civilizations from their beginnings to 1500. |
| HIST 1120 | World History and Civilization since 1500 - A general survey of the cultural, religious, political, and social development of major world civilizations from 1500 to the present. |
| PHIL 2640 | Science and the Modern Man - A philosophical examination of central ideas of modern science and technology. |
| or on unduplicated course from the above areas of: HERITAGE - ARTS AND THE ARTISTIC VISION - IDENTITY, ETHICS, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
| USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
| CSCI 1100 | Using Information Technology - Students will gain a working knowledge of word processing, electronic communication, and on-line database searching and will learn the skills necessary to integrate electronic information from various sources. Students learn through both lecture and hands-on experience. |
| Students must demonstrate a working knowledge of word processing, electronic communication, and online searches during their first calendar year of enrollment or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. This requirement may be met by passing the UIT Proficiency Test or by completing successfully CSCI 1100, Using Information Technology |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
| Students must take one PEXS course from the fitness activity category (any 1000 level course) and one PEXS course from the lifetime activities category (any 2000 level course). See the ETSU Catalog for prospective courses. |
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