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Wilkes University
Archived Bulletins
Policy Statement of Nondiscrimination
Federal and State Act Compliance
Introduction
A Message from the Provost
Wilkes University
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
A Guide to Learning
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
Student Life at Wilkes: An Inclusive Community
Campus Resources, Services, and Programs to Enhance Student Life
The Office of Student Affairs
Residence Life
Student Activities
Intramural and Intercollegiate Athletics
Cultural Affairs
University Activities
Student Services
Bookstore
New-Student Orientation Program
Health Services
Campus Counseling
Intensive English Program
International Student Services
Special Advising and Counseling Services
University College
Act 101 Program
Career Services
Day Care Service
Disability Support Services
Student Advisement
Upward Bound Program
Undergraduate Admissions
Recommended High School Preparation
Standardized Tests
Application for Admission
Acceptance for Admission and Advanced Deposit
Admission of Transfer Students
Admission of International Students
Early Admission of High School Students
Admission of Part-time Students
From Part-time to Full-time Status
Readmission to the University
Campus Visits
Financial Matters
Student Expenses
Student Expenses for 2009–10
Payment of Charges
Fall and Spring Full-time Tuition
Summer, Fall, and Spring Part-time Tuition
Intersession Tuition
Deferred Payment Policy (Employer Reimbursed)
Monthly Payments
VISA/MasterCard
Tuition Exchange
Refunds
Refund Schedule*
Financial Aid
Renewal of Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
Veterans' Assistance Programs (VA)
Financial Aid for Part-time Students
Financial Aid for Students Seeking a Second Degree
Financial Aid for Pharmacy Students in Years Five and Six
Summary of Financial Assistance Programs*
Academic Information
Accreditation
Calendar
Course Numbering
Course Scheduling and Enrollment
Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
Attendance
Student Load
Wilkes-Misericordia-King's Cross-Registration
Auditing Courses
Change of Major
Transfer of Credits
Withdrawal from Courses
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Academic Requirements and Regulations
Academic Honesty
Grades
Course Credit and Grade Point Averages
Academic Honors and Awards
Academic Standing, Probation, and Ineligibility
Academic Credit for Demonstrated Competency
Advanced Placement Program
Credit for Military Experience
Challenge Examinations
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Experiential Learning
Graduation Requirements
Degree Honors
Academic Resources and Support Services
Center for Global Education and Diversity
International Student Services
Intensive English Program
Farley Library
University Writing Center
Degree Programs
The Curriculum
General Education: The First Curricular Component
The Major: The Second Curricular Component
Bachelor of Arts Degree — Majors
Bachelor of Science Degree — Majors
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Teacher Education
Elective Courses: The Third Curricular Component
Minors
Double Major
Second Baccalaureate Degree
College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Part-time Studies
Evening Opportunities
Summer Courses
Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate and Certificate Programs
Advanced Placement Summer Institute
Non-Credit Continuing Education
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Mission Statement
Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Media
Integrative Media Major
Integrative Media Minor
Integrative Media Major with a Cognate Minor in Art-Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Integrative Media Major with a Cognate Minor in Business Administration-Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Integrative Media Major with a Cognate Minor in Communication Studies Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Integrative Media Major with a Cognate Minor in Computer Science- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Integrative Media Major with a Cognate Minor In English- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Integrative Media Major with a Cognate Minor in Entrepreneurship- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Criminology Major
Criminology Major
Criminology Minor
Criminology Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Economics Minor
International Studies Major
Content Areas and Major Electives:
International Studies Minor
International Studies Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Political Science Major
Political Science Minor
Policy Studies Minor
Political Science Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Psychology Major
Psychology Minor
Neuroscience Minor
Psychology Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Sociology Major
Sociology Major
Social Work/Human Services
Certification in Education
Pre-Law
Anthropology
Sociology Minor
Sociology Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Department of Communication Studies
Communication Studies Major
Public Relations Track:
Political Communication Track:
Organizational Communication and Rhetorical and Public Communication Concentrations- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Broadcast Media
Broadcast Media Concentration- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Journalism Concentration- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Communication Studies Minor
Division of Humanities
English Major
English Minor
English Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
English Major with Secondary Teacher Certification- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Spanish Major
Major
Spanish Minor
Spanish Major - Required Courses and Recommended Course Squence
Spanish with Teacher Certification - Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
History Major
History Minor
History Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Philosophy Major
Philosophy Minor
Philosophy Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Art Minor
Dance Minor
Music Minor
Musical Theatre Major
Musical Theatre Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Theatre Arts Major
Theatre Arts Minor
Theatre Arts Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Theatre Arts Major with an Acting/Directing Concentration- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Theatre Arts Major with a Dance Concentration- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Theatre Arts Major with a Theatre Design Concentration- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
School of Education
School of Education
Department of Education
Elementary Education Major
Reading Minor
Special Education
Early Childhood Education
English as a Second Language
Secondary Education Programs of Study and Certification Requirements:
Teacher Education Program Admission Requirements:
Teacher Education Program Retention Requirements:
Teacher Education Program Student Teaching Requirements:
Teacher Education Program Requirements for Graduation and Certification:
Elementary Education Major/Certification- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Secondary Education Certification- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Elementary Education Major and Certification in Special Education- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Secondary Education and Special Education Certification- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
College of Science and Engineering
College of Science and Engineering
Our Mission
Our Vision
Programs
Air and Space Studies Minor (Air Force ROTC)
Recommended 4-Year Course Sequence Leading to a Commission in the United States Air Force
Division of Biology and Health Sciences
Biology Major
Biology Minor
Biology Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequences
Marine Science Option with a Major in Biology and a Minor in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Marine Science Option Concentration with a Major in Biology- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Health Sciences Pre-professional Programs
A. Premedical Scholars Programs with Drexel (formerly MCP-Hahnemann) University School of Medicine
B. The Premedical Scholars Program with the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine at Hershey
C. The Premedical Scholars Program with the State University of New York Upstate Medical University at Syracuse, New York (SUNY Upstate)
Seven-Year Programs with a Major in Biology- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
A. Optometry Scholars Program
B. Early Assurance Program
C. Traditional Admission Program
A. The Pre-Physical Therapy Core
B. Volunteer Experience in Physical Therapy
C. Letters of Evaluation
A. Affiliated Program with Drexel University Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program
B. Affiliated Program with Widener University: Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program
C. Affiliated Program with Temple University College of Allied Health Professions: Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Clinical Laboratory Science Major (Medical Technology)- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Department of Chemistry
Biochemistry Major
Biochemistry Bachelor of Science Degree - Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence (122 credits)
Chemistry Major
Chemistry Minor
Chemistry Bachelor of Science Degree- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence (120 credits)
Chemistry Bachelor of Arts Degree Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence (121 credits)
Division of Engineering and Physics
Mission
Engineering
Honors in Engineering
Student Activities
Cooperative Education
Applied and Engineering Sciences
Applied & Engineering Sciences B.S. Degree- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Electrical Engineering
Minor
Electrical Engineering B.S. Degree - Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Engineering Management
Engineering Management B.S. Degree- Required Courses and Recommended Four-Year Course Sequence
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering B.S. Degree- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Physics Minor
Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences
Earth and Environmental Sciences Major
Earth and Environmental Sciences and Geology Minors
Marine Science Option with a Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences and a Minor in Biology
Earth and Environmental Sciences B.S. Degree- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Marine Option Concentration with Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequences
Earth and Environmental Sciences B.A. Degree (Earth and Space Science Education)- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequences
Environmental Engineering Major
Environmental Engineering B.S. Degree- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems Major
Computer Information Systems Minor
Computer Information Systems Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Computer Science
Computer Science Minor
Computer Science Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence, Classic Track
Computer Science B.S.- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence, Gaming and Media Design Track
Science Electives for Computer Science Majors
Mathematics Major
Mathematics Minor
Statistics Minor
Standard Mathematics Track- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Teacher Certification Mathematics Track- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership
The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership
Business Administration and Accounting
Accounting Major
Accounting Minor
Accounting Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Business Administration Major
Marketing Minor
Business Administration Minor
Business Administration Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Accelerated BBA Program
Accelerated BBA Program- Course Sequence
Entrepreneurship Major
Entrepreneurship Minor
Entrepreneurship Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
The Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing
The Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing
School of Pharmacy
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
Prepharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program
Prepharmacy*- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Professional Program
Doctor of Pharmacy Program Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence for Professional Program
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Department of Nursing
Accreditation
Specific Requirements for the Nursing Program
LPN-BS Program
RN-BS Program
RN-MS Program
Professional Master's Program
Prerequisites:
Length of Program:
Academic Progression:
Professional Master's Program*- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
License to Practice
Nursing Major- Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence
Interdisciplinary Majors, Interdisciplinary Minors, and Special Programs
Interdisciplinary Majors
Individualized Studies Major
Interdisciplinary Minors
Women's Studies Minor
Special Programs
Army ROTC (Military Science)
Cooperative Education and Internships
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-MBA Studies
Study Abroad
Study Tour Experience
Course Descriptions
Accounting Courses
ACC 151. Integrated Management Experience I
ACC 152. Integrated Management Experience II
ACC 161. Financial Accounting and Decision-Making
ACC 162. Managerial Accounting and Decision-Making
ACC 201. Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 202. Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 301. Advanced Financial Accounting
ACC 311. Advanced Managerial Accounting
ACC 321. Taxes
ACC 322. Advanced Taxes
ACC 331. Auditing
ACC 341. Accounting Information Systems
ACC 362. Accounting Internship
ACC 395-396. Independent Research
ACC 397. Seminar
ACC 198/298/398. Topics
Air and Space Studies Courses
AS 101-102. Foundations Of The USAF I/II
AS 103/104. Leadership Laboratory
AS 201-202 Evolution Of USAF Air And Space Power I/II
AS 203/204. Leadership Laboratory
AS 240. AFROTC Field Training (4-Weeks) (Summer)
AS 250. AFROTC Field Training (5-Weeks) (Summer)
Professional Officer Courses
AS 301-302. AIR Force Leadership Studies I/II
AS 303/304. Leadership Laboratory
As 401-402 National Security Affairs/preparation For Active Duty I/II
AS 403/404. Leadership Laboratory
Anthropology Courses
ANT 101. Introduction to Anthropology
ANT 102. Cultural Anthropology
ANT 211. Anthropology Through Film
ANT 212. Peoples and Cultures of the World
ANT 395-396. Independent Research
ANT 399. Cooperative Education
ANT 198/298/398/498. Topics
Art Courses
ART 101. Experiencing Art
ART 111. Fundamentals of Color and Design
ART 113. Drawing
ART 120. Painting I
ART 121. Printmaking
ART 122. Sculpture
ART 123. Ceramics
ART 133. Photography
ART 134. Computer Graphics I
ART 140. History of Art I
ART 141. History of Art II
ART 220. Painting II
ART 234. Computer Graphics II
ART 240. Modern Art and Design
ART 395-396. Independent Research
ART 399. Cooperative Education
ART 198/298/398. Topics
Biology Courses
BIO 105. The Biological World
BIO 113. Microbiology
BIO 115-116. Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIO 121. Principles of Modern Biology I
BIO 122. Principles of Modern Biology II
BIO 225. Population and Evolutionary Biology
BIO 226. Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 306. Invertebrate Biology
BIO 311. Comparative Physiology
BIO 312. Parasitology
BIO 314. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 321. Mammalian Physiology
BIO 323. Functional Histology
BIO 325. Endocrinology
BIO 326. Immunology and Immunochemistry
BIO 327. Medical Microbiology
BIO 328. Developmental Biology
BIO 329. Virology
BIO 330. Introduction to Bioinformatics
BIO 341. Freshwater Ecosystems
BIO 343. Marine Ecology
BIO 344. Ecology
BIO 345. Genetics
BIO 346. Animal Behavior
BIO 361. Plant Form and Function
BIO 362. Plant Diversity
BIO 366. Field Botany
BIO 368. Medical Botany
BIO 391-392. Senior Research Projects
BIO 394. Biological Field Study
BIO 395-396. Independent Research
BIO 397. Professional Preparation Techniques
BIO 399. Cooperative Education
BIO 198/298/398. Topics
Business Administration Courses
ABA 100. Integrated Management
ABA 110. Leadership and Organizational Management
ABA 120. Effective Communications for Business
ABA 130. Marketing and Retailing
ABA 140. Integrated Business Math and Statistics
ABA 150. The Legal Environment and Business Law
ABA 161. Financial Accounting
ABA 162. Managerial Accounting
ABA 170. Human Resources and Customer Relationship Management
ABA 180. Financial Management
ABA 190. Integrated Economics for Business
ABA 200. Business Strategy and Decision Making
ABA 210. Professional Business Experience
BA 151. Integrated Management Experience I
BA 152. Integrated Management Experience II
BA 153. Management Foundations
BA 198/298/398. Topics
BA 230. Money and Banking
BA 233. The Legal Environment of Business
BA 234. Business Law
BA 257. Management Information Systems
BA 309. Business Correspondence and Reports
BA 319. Business Statistics
BA 321. Marketing
BA 322. Advertising
BA 324. Retailing
BA 326. The Selling Process
BA 327. Marketing Seminar
BA 328. Consumer Behavior
BA 341. Managerial Finance
BA 342. Property and Life Insurance
BA 343. Investments and Portfolio Management
BA 345. Long-Range Financial Planning
BA 351. Management of Organizations and People
BA 352. Production and Operations Management
BA 354. Organizational Behavior
BA 356. The Social Responsibility of Business
BA 358. International Business
BA 359. Business Leadership Theory and Practice
BA 361. Business Strategy and Decision-making
BA 362. Professional Business Experience
BA 390. E-Business I
BA 393 E-Business II
BA 395-396. Independent Research
Careers Courses
CAR 101. Life/Career Planning
Chemistry Courses
CHM 95. Preparation For General Chemistry
CHM 105. Chemistry and Modern Society
CHM 113. Elements and Compounds Lab
CHM 114. The Chemical Reaction Lab
CHM 115. Elements and Compounds
CHM 116. The Chemical Reaction
CHM 231. Organic Chemistry I
CHM 232. Organic Chemistry II
CHM 233. Organic Chemistry I Lab
CHM 234. Organic Chemistry II Lab
CHM 246. Analytical Chemistry Lab
CHM 248. Analytical Chemistry
CHM 322. Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 341. Instrumental Methods for Chemical Analysis
CHM 343. Instrumental Methods for Chemical Analysis Lab
CHM 351. Physical Chemistry I
CHM 352. Physical Chemistry II
CHM 353. Physical Chemistry I Lab
CHM 354. Physical Chemistry II Lab
CHM 361. Biochemistry: Structure and Function
CHM 362. Biochemistry: Metabolism
CHM 370-372. Integrated Laboratory I-III
CHM 390. Junior Seminar
CHM 391. Senior Research I
CHM 392. Senior Research II
CHM 395-396. Independent Research
CHM 398. Topics
CHM 399. Cooperative Education
Communication Studies Courses
COM 101. Fundamentals of Public Speaking
COM 102. Principles of Communication
COM 124. Mass Media Literacy
COM. 144. Department Practicum
COM 201. Advanced Public Speaking
COM 202. Interpersonal Communication
COM 203. Small Group Communication
COM 204. Argumentation and Debate
COM 206. Business and Professional Communication
COM 220. Introduction to Telecommunications
COM 221. Digital Audio Production
COM 222. Basic Video Production
COM 223. The Art of Film
COM 252. Internship
COM 260. Basic Newswriting
COM 262. Visual Rhetoric
COM 300. Communication Criticism
COM 301. Persuasion
COM 302. Fundamentals of Public Relations
COM 303. Organizational Communication
COM 304. Intercultural Communication
COM 320. Media Management
COM 321. Broadcast Journalism
COM 322. Advanced Video Production
COM 324. Communication Research Methods
COM 352. Advanced Public Relations Campaigns
COM 360. Advanced Newswriting
COM 361. Feature Writing
COM 362. Mass Communication Law
COM 370. Writing for Magazines and E-Zines
COM 372. Managing a Public Relations Agency
COM 395-396. Independent Research
COM 397. Senior Seminar/Communications
COM 398. Topics
COM 399. Cooperative Education
Computer Science Courses
CS 115. Computers and Applications
CS 125. Computer Science I
CS 126. Computer Science II
CS 224. Cobol and File Management
CS 225. Computer Science III
CS 226. Computer Science IV
CS 265. Medical Informatics
CS 283. Web Development I
CS 317. Software Integration
CS 319. Principles of Programming Languages
CS 321. Simulation and Data Analysis
CS 323. Theory of Computation
CS 324. Systems Analysis
CS 325. Database Management
CS 326. Operating System Principles
CS 327. Compiler Design
CS 328. Algorithms
CS 330. Computer Architecture
CS 334. Software Engineering
CS 335. Advanced Database Concepts
CS 340. Artificial Intelligence
CS 350. Object-Oriented Programming
CS 355. Computer Networks
CS 360. Linear Programming
CS 363. Operations Research
CS 364. Numerical Analysis
CS 366. 3 Dimensional Environments and Animation
CS 367. Computer Graphics
CS 368. 3 Dimensional Game Development
CS 370. Special Projects
CS 383. Web Development II
CS 391. Senior Projects I
CS 392. Senior Projects II
CS 395-396. Independent Study in Computer Science
CS 399. Cooperative Education
CS 198/298/398. Topics in Computer Science
Dance Courses
DAN 100. Dance Appreciation: Comprehensive Dance Forms
DAN 120. Tap Dance
DAN 150. Classical Dance for the Stage
DAN 153. Pointe I
DAN 157. Pas De Deux I
DAN 210. Modern Dance I
DAN 211. Modern Dance II
DAN 220. Advanced Tap
DAN 230. Jazz Dance I
DAN 231. Jazz Dance II
DAN 250. Classical Ballet I
DAN 251. Classical Ballet II
DAN 261. Dance Improvisation I
DAN 310. Modern Dance III
DAN 311. Modern Dance IV
DAN 320. Dance Composition
DAN 330. Jazz Dance III
DAN 331. Jazz Dance IV
DAN 350. Classical Ballet III
DAN 351. Classical Ballet IV
DAN 198/298. Topics
Earth and Environmental Sciences Courses
EES 105. Planet Earth
EES 202. Biogeochemistry
EES 210. Global Climatic Change
EES 211. Physical Geology
EES 212. Historical Geology
EES 218. Environmental Ethics
EES 230. Ocean Science
EES 240. Principles of Environmental Science & Engineering
EES 242. Environmental Health
EES 244. Instrumental Analysis
EES 251. Synoptic Meteorology
EES 261. Regional Geography
EES 271. Environmental Mapping I: The Global Positioning System
EES 272. Environmental Mapping II: Geographic Information Systems
EES 280. Principles of Astronomy
EES 302. Literature Methods
EES 304. Environmental Data Analysis
EES 341. Freshwater Ecosystems
EES 343. Marine Ecology
EES 344. Ecology
EES 366. Field Botany
EES 370. Geomorphology
EES 381. Mineralogy
EES 382. Petrology
EES 391. Senior Projects I
EES 392. Senior Projects II
EES 394. Field Study
EES 395-396. Independent Research I & II
EES 399. Cooperative Education
EES 198/298/398. Topics in EES
EES 498. Advanced Topics
Economics Courses
EC 101. Principles of Economics
EC 102. Principles of Economics II
EC 230. Money and Banking
EC 320 The Economics of Crime
EC 330. Public Finance
EC 395-396. Independent Research
EC 399. Cooperative Education
EC 198/298/398. Topics
Education Courses
ED 150. Practicum in Education
ED 190. Effective Teaching with Field Experience
ED 200. Educational Psychology
ED 210. Teaching Students with Special Needs
ED 215. Integrating Technology into the Classroom
ED 220. Multicultural Education
ED 263. Child Development
ED 310. Health, Physical Education and Safety in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
ED 321. Foundations of Reading with Field Experience
ED 322. Teaching of Reading
ED 323. Diagnostic Reading Methods
ED 324. Children and Adolescent Literature
ED 325. Applied Reading Strategies with Field Experience
ED 330. Mathematics in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
ED 338. Teaching ESL: Materials and Methodology
ED 341. Language Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
ED 345. Assessment in Education
ED 350. The Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
ED 360. Social Studies in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
ED 361. Early Childhood Education
ED 362. Instruction In Early Childhood Education
ED 370. Science In Early Childhood and Elementary Education
ED 380. Content Area Reading
ED 385. Classroom Management
EDSP 388 Inclusionary Practices
EDSP 389. Issues and Topics in Special Education
ED 390. Student Teaching with Seminar
ED 395-396. Independent Research
ED 198/298/398. Topics in Education
Secondary Methods In Education
Special Education Courses
EDSP 225. Special Education Methodology I with Field Experience
EDSP 226. Special Education Methodology II with Field Experience
EDSP 227. Behavioral Management with Field Experience
EDSP 300. Assessment in Special Education
EDSP 389. Issues and Topics in Special Education
Electrical Engineering Courses
EE 211. Electrical Circuits and Devices
EE 241. Digital Design
EE 251. Electronics I
EE 252. Electronics II
EE 271. Semiconductor Devices
EE 283. Electrical Measurements Lab
EE 298. Topics in Electrical Engineering
EE 314. Control Systems
EE 318. Machine Vision and Navigation
EE 325. Energy Conversion Devices
EE 337. Engineering Electromagnetics I
EE 339. Engineering Electromagnetics II
EE 342. Microcomputer Operation and Design
EE 345. Computer Organization
EE 346. Computer Architecture
EE 373. CAD for Microfabrication
EE 381. Microfabrication Lab
EE 382. Modern Communication Systems
EE 391. Senior Projects I
EE 392. Senior Projects II
EE 395-396. Independent Research
EE 398. Topics in Electrical Engineering
Engineering Courses
EGR 140. Computer Utilization in Engineering
EGR 200. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
EGR 201. Professionalism and Ethics
EGR 214. Linear Systems
EGR 222. Mechatronics
EGR 327. Thin Film Processing
EGR 391. Senior Projects I
EGR 392. Senior Projects II
EGR 399. Cooperative Education
Engineering Management Courses
EGM 320. Engineering Project Analysis
EGM 321. Quantitative Analysis and Programming Methods
EGM 336. Engineering and Management Models
EGM 391. Senior Projects I
EGM 392. Senior Projects II
English Courses
ENG 101. Composition
ENG 120. Introduction to Literature and Culture
ENG 190. Projects in Writing and Editing
ENG 201. Writing About Literature and Culture
ENG 202. Technical and Professional Writing
ENG 203. Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 218. Writing Practicum and Composition
ENG 225. Comparative Grammar
ENG 228. Professional and Workplace Writing
ENG 233. Survey of English Literature I
ENG 234. Survey of English Literature II
ENG 281. Survey of American Literature I
ENG 282. Survey of American Literature II
ENG 303. Advanced Workshop in Creative Writing
ENG 308. Rhetorical Analysis and Nonfictional Prose Writing
ENG 324. History of the English Language
ENG 331. Studies in Medieval English Literature
ENG 332. Studies in Sixteenth-Century Literature
ENG 333. Studies in Seventeenth-Century Literature
ENG 334. Studies in Eighteenth-Century Literature
ENG 335. Studies in Romantic Literature
ENG 336. Studies in Victorian Literature
ENG 340. Studies in Chaucer
ENG 342. Studies in Shakespeare
ENG 344. Studies in Milton
ENG 350. Studies in the English Novel
ENG 351. Studies in Postmodernism
ENG 352. Studies in the American Novel
ENG 353. Studies in Postcolonial Literature
ENG 355. Studies in the Modern Novel
ENG 358. Studies in Contemporary Fiction
ENG 361. Studies in Early English Drama
ENG 365. Studies in Modern Drama
ENG 366. Studies in American or British Drama
ENG 368. Studies in Contemporary Drama
ENG 370. Studies in Modern British Poetry
ENG 376. Studies in Modern American Poetry
ENG 390. Projects in Writing
ENG 391-392. Senior Projects
ENG 393. The Teaching of English in Secondary Schools
ENG 394. Literary Criticism
ENG 395-396. Independent Research
ENG 397. Seminar
ENG 399. Cooperative Education
ENG 198/298/398. Topics
Entrepreneurship Courses
ENT 151. Integrated Management Experience I
ENT 152. Integrated Management Experience II
ENT 201. Nature and Essence of Entrepreneurship
ENT 203. Opportunity Identification: Innovation and Creativity
ENT 252. The Entrepreneurial Leader
ENT 321. Analyzing Markets and Competition
ENT 342. Entrepreneurial Finance
ENT 361. Practicing Entrepreneurship
ENT 362. Entrepreneurial Internship
ENT 384. Small Business Consultancy
ENT 385. Opportunity Assessment: Technical, Economic and Market Feasibility
ENT 395-396. Independent Research
ENT 399. Cooperative Education
ENT 198/298/398. Topics
Environmental Engineering Courses
ENV 305. Solid Waste Management
ENV 315. Soils
ENV 321. Hydrology
ENV 322. Water Resources Engineering
ENV 330. Water Quality
ENV 332. Air Quality
ENV 351. Water and Wastewater Treatment
ENV 352. Environmental Engineering Hydraulics
ENV 353. Air Pollution Control
ENV 354. Hazardous Waste Management
ENV 373. Occupational Health
ENV 391. Senior Projects I
ENV 392. Senior Projects II
ENV 395-396. Independent Research
ENV 397. Seminar
ENV 399. Cooperative Education
ENV 198/298/398. Topics in Engineering
First-Year Foundations Courses
FYF 101. First-Year Foundations
History Courses
HST 101. The Historical Foundations of the Modern World
HST 102. Europe Before 1600
HST 125. American History I
HST 126. American History II
HST 297 Historical Research and Methods Seminar
HST 321. American Cultural and Social History (A)
HST 324. American Economic History (A)
HST 325. Diversity in Pennsylvania History (A)
HST 328. History of the Foreign Policy of the United States (A)
HST 329. American Women's History (A)
HST 331. Colonial America (A)
HST 332. The New Nation (A)
HST 333. Victorian America (A)
HST 334. The United States, 1900-1945 (A)
HST 335. The United States Since 1945 (A)
HST 341-342. History of Great Britain and the British Empire and Commonwealth (N)
HST 345. History of Northeastern Europe (N)
HST 346. History of the Balkans (N)
HST 348. History of Russia (N)
HST 352. The Renaissance and Reformation (N)
HST 353. Age of Absolutism (N)
HST 354. The era of the French Revolution and Napoleon (N)
HST 355. Europe in the Nineteenth Century (N)
HST 356. Europe, 1900–1960 (N)
HST 357. The World Since 1945 (N)
HST 367. History of Modern India (N)
HST 376. World War II (C)
HST 395-396. Independent Research
HST 397. Seminar
HST 399. Cooperative Education
HST 198/298/398. Topics
Integrative Media Courses
IM 101. Integrative Media Foundations I
IM 201. Integrative Media Foundations II
IM 255. Integrative Media Practicum
IM 301. Integrative Media Principles of Motion and Layering
IM 302. Integrative Media Principles of Interactivity
IM 320. Integrative Media Concept Development and Practices
IM 350. 3 Dimensional Environments and Animation
IM 355. Digital Audio Principles and Editing
IM 368. 3 Dimensional Game Development
IM 391. Integrative Media project I
IM 392. Integrative Media Project II
IM 399. Cooperative Education
IM 400. Integrative Media Portfolio Capstone
Intercollegiate Athletics Courses
IA 101. Intercollegiate Athletics
International Studies Courses
IS 380. International Studies Senior Project
Mathematics Courses
MTH 84. College Preparatory Mathematics
MTH 94. College Algebra
MTH 100. Precalculus
MTH 101. Solving Problems Using Mathematics
MTH 103. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
MTH 104. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II
MTH 105. Calculus for Life Sciences I
MTH 106. Calculus for Life Sciences II
MTH 107. Business Mathematics
MTH 111. Calculus I
MTH 112. Calculus II
MTH 150. Elementary Statistics
MTH 202. Set Theory and Logic
MTH 211. Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
MTH 212. Multivariable Calculus
MTH 214. Linear Algebra
MTH 231. Discrete Mathematics
MTH 303. The Teaching of Mathematics in Middle Level andSecondary Schools
MTH 311. Real Analysis
MTH 314. Complex Analysis
MTH 331. Abstract Algebra I
MTH 343. Geometry
MTH 351. Probability and Mathematical Statistics I
MTH 352. Probability and Mathematical Statistics II
MTH 354. Statistical Methodology
MTH 360. Linear Programming
MTH 361. Applied Mathematics I
MTH 362. Applied Mathematics II
MTH 363. Operations Research
MTH 364. Numerical Analysis
MTH 391-392. Senior Seminar
MTH 395-396. Independent Study in Mathematics
MTH 397. Seminar
MTH 399. Cooperative Education
MTH 413. Functions of Several Variables
MTH 432. Abstract Algebra II
MTH 442. Topology
MTH 470. Reading Course
MTH 198/298/398/498. Topics in Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Courses
ME 175. Introduction to Manufacturing And Machining
ME 180. CADD Lab
ME 215. Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
ME 231. Statics and Dynamics I
ME 232. Strength of Materials
ME 234. Statics and Dynamics II
ME 298. Topics in Mechanical Engineering
ME 312. Manufacturing System Engineering
ME 317. Robotics
ME 321. Fluid Mechanics
ME 322. Engineering Thermodynamics
ME 323. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
ME 324. Heat and Mass Transfer
ME 325. Energy Systems
ME 326. Heat Transfer Laboratory
ME 328. Combustion Engines
ME 332. Vibration of Dynamic Systems
ME 333. Machine Design I
ME 335. Engineering Modeling and Analysis
ME 337. Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineering
ME 338. Machine Design II
ME 340. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
ME 384. Mechanical Design Laboratory
ME 391. Senior Projects I
ME 392. Senior Projects II
ME 395-396. Independent Research
ME 397. Seminar
ME 398. Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Military Science (Army ROTC) Courses
MIL 100. Physical Fitness Training
MIL 211/212. Concepts of Leadership I and II
MIL 221/222. Dynamics of Leadership I and II
MIL 231/232. Basic Military Leadership I and II
MIL 241/242. Advanced Military Leadership I and II
MIL 251/252. Leadership Application Laboratory
Music Courses
MUS 100-400. Applied Performance
MUS 100. Freshman Level
MUS 200. Sophomore Level
MUS 300. Junior Level
MUS 400. Senior Level
MUS 101. Introduction to Music I
MUS 103 Music Theory I
MUS 104. Music Theory II
MUS 207-208. Historical Analysis of Music III–IV
MUS 110. Music, the Arts, Society and Ideas
MUS 121. Wilkes Civic Band
MUS 125. University Chorus
MUS 126. Chamber Singers
MUS 127. Jazz Ensemble
MUS 128. Chamber Performance
MUS 131. University Orchestra
MUS 210. Music History I: Ancient Through Baroque
MUS 211. Music History II: Classical Through Twentieth Century
MUS 298. Topics
MUS 395-396. Independent Research
Nursing Courses
NSG 171. Health Care Terminology
NSG 200. Principles of Normal Nutrition
NSG 210. Principles of Nursing: Individual, Family, and Community
NSG 220. Nursing Care of the Child-Bearing Family
NSG 230. Nursing Care of the Child-Rearing Family
NSG 240. Nursing Care of the Adult Client I: Individual, Family, and Community
NSG 250. Nursing Care of the Adult Client II: Individual, Family and Community
NSG 260. Nursing Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client, Individual, Family, and Community
NSG 268. Pathophysiology for the Professional Nurse
NSG 270. Recent Trends in Clinical Nutrition
NSG 272. Pharmacotherapeutics and Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing
NSG 273. Physical Assessment
NSG 274. Dimensions in Health and Wellness
NSG 299. Nursing Forum
NSG 303. Contemporary Issues and Trends In Nursing
NSG 305. Introduction to Nursing Research
NSG 310. Nursing Care of the Older Adult Client: Individual, Family, and Community
NSG 320. Senior Practicum
NSG 395-396. Independent Study
NSG 198/298/398. Topics in Nursing
NSG 399. Cooperative Education
Personal and Professional Development Courses
PPD 101. Personal and Professional Development I
PPD 102. Personal and Professional Development II
PPD 201. Personal and Professional Development III
PPD 202. Personal and Professional Development IV
PPD 301. Personal and Professional Development V
PPD 302. Personal and Professional Development VI
PPD 401. Personal and Professional Development VII
Pharmaceutical Science Courses
PHS 301. Advanced Pharmaceutics
PHS 331. Medical Anatomy and Physiology I
PHS 332. Medical Anatomy and Physiology II
PHS 365. Medical Biochemistry
PHS 408. Clinical Research Design
PHS 413. Heterogeneous Pharmaceutical Systems
PHS 414. Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
PHS 415. Solid Dosage Forms
PHS 416. Operation of Quality Control Systems
PHS 417. Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
PHS 418. Externship in Pharmaceutical Manufacture
PHS 498. Senior Research Project
Pharmacy Courses
INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (IPPE)
PHA 335. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I
PHA 440. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II
PHA 445. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III
PHA 555. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience IV
PHARMACY GENERAL COURSES
PHA 301 & PHA 304. Foundations of Pharmacy Practice
PHA 302, 401, 501, 502. Pharmacy Care Lab I - IV
PHA 308. Pharmaceutical and Health Care Delivery
PHA 310. Clinical Research and Design
PHA 311 & PHA 312. Pharmaceutics I & II
PHA 313. Pharmacy Calculations
PHA 327. Medical Microbiology
PHA 331 & PHA 332. Medical Anatomy and Physiology I & II
PHA 405. Pharmaceutical Care Systems: Design and Control
PHA 410. Immunology/Biotechnology
PHA 411. Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics
PHA 412. Management of Pharmacy Operations
PHA 503 and PHA 504. Longitudinal Care Lab I & II
PHA 505. Pharmacy Law
PHA 509 Economic Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Products and Services
PHA 532. Alternative Medicine and Nutrition
PHARMACY ELECTIVE COURSES
PHA 395–396. Independent Study
PHA 450. Neuropharmacology of Drugs of Abuse
PHA 452. Extemporaneous Compounding
PHA 495–496. Independent Study
PHA 595–596. Independent Study
PHA 534. Introduction to Hospital Pharmacy Practice
PHA 536. Principles of Advanced Community Pharmacy Management
PHA 538. Pediatric Pharmacotherapy
PHA 540. Comprehensive Diabetes Management
PHA 550. Principles of Experimental Pharmacology
PHA 551. Veterinary Products
PHA 552. Principles of Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC MODULES
PHA 421 Pharmacotherapeutics I: Principles of Pharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry
PHA 423 Pharmacotherapeutics II: Principles of Pharmacotherapeutics
PHA 425 Pharmacotherapeutics III: Self-Care and Dermatology*
PHA 426 Pharmacotherapeutics IV: Gastrointestinal Disorders*
PHA 428 Pharmacotherapeutics V: Infectious Diseases*
PHA 430 Pharmacotherapeutics VI: Hematology, Joint Disorders, Surgery*
PHA 521 Pharmacotherapeutics VII: Pulmonary Disorders*
PHA 523 Pharmacotherapeutics VIII: Cardiovascular Disorders*
PHA 525 Pharmacotherapeutics IX: Renal Disorders*
PHA 526 Pharmacotherapeutics X: Endocrine Disorders & Women's Health Issues*
PHA 528 Pharmacotherapeutics XI: Neoplastic Diseases*
PHA 530 Pharmacotherapeutics XII: Central Nervous System Disorders*
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (APPE)
PHA 510. General Medicine
PHA 511. Ambulatory Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
PHA 512. Community Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
PHA 513. Health System Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
PHA 599 A, B and C. Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Rotations
Philosophy Courses
PHL 101. Introduction to Philosophy
PHL 110. Introduction to Ethical Problems
PHL 122. Introduction to Symbolic Logic
PHL 214. Medical Ethics
PHL 216. Philosophies of Nonviolence
PHL 217. The Question of Animal Rights
PHL 218. Environmental Ethics
PHL 236. American Political Philosophy
PHL 242. The Meaning of Life
PHL 244. Buddhist Thought
PHL 272. Philosophy of Religion
PHL 298. Topics
PHL 301. Origins of Western Thought
PHL 310. Ethical Theory
PHL 314. Advanced Topics in Bioethics
PHL 316. Moral Psychology
PHL 332. Social and Political Philosophy
PHL 344. Advanced Topics in Buddhist Thought
PHL 350. Philosophy of Science
PHL 372. Advanced Topics in Philosophy of Religion
PHL 390. Senior Projects: Capstone
PHL 395-396. Independent Research
PHL 397. Seminar
PHL 399. Cooperative Education
Physics Courses
PHY 105. Concepts in Physics
PHY 170. Concepts in Physics and Chemistry
PHY 171. Principles of Classical and Modern Physics
PHY 174. Application of Classical and Modern Physics
PHY 201. General Physics I
PHY 202. General Physics II
PHY 203. General Physics III
PHY 395-396. Independent Research
PHY 198/298/398. Topics in Physics
Political Science Courses
PS 111. Introduction to American Politics
PS 141. Introduction to International Politics
PS 151. Governments of the World
PS 212. Urban Government and Politics
PS 213. Political Parties and Political Participation
PS 221. Introduction to Public Administration
PS 224. Public Policy Analysis
PS 232. Criminal Law
PS 233. Law and Society
PS 242. International Law and Organization
PS 251. European Politics
PS 260. Introduction to Political Thinking
PS 261. Concepts and Methods in Political Science
PS 262. American Political Thought
PS 263. Survey of Political Philosophy
PS 264. Survey Research Methods
PS 265. Quantitative Reasoning for the Social Sciences
PS 311. The American Presidency
PS 312. Legislative Behavior
PS 331. The Constitution and the Federal System
PS 332. Civil Rights and Liberties
PS 345. American National Security Policy
PS 350. Comparative Politics: Theory and Analysis
PS 380. Political Science Senior Project
PS 394. Practicum
PS 395-396. Independent Research
PS 399. Cooperative Education
PS 198/298/398. Topics in Political Science / Topics in Policy Analysis
Psychology Courses
PSY 101. General Psychology
PSY 200. Research Design and Statistics I
PSY 221. Developmental Psychology
PSY 222. Adolescent Psychology
PSY 242. Personality
PSY 300. Research Design and Statistics II
PSY 311. Behavioral Neuroscience
PSY 312. Sensory and Perceptual Processes
PSY 331. Cognition
PSY 333. Critical Thinking in Psychological Science
PSY 341. Introduction to Social Psychology
PSY 351. Behavioral Medicine
PSY 352. Psychopathology
PSY 353. Clinical Methods in Psychology
PSY 354. The Exceptional Individual
PSY 355. Forensic Psychology
PSY 356. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSY 357. Neuropsychology
PSY 358. Psychological Tests and Measures
PSY 359. Psychopharmacology
PSY 361. Comparative Psychology
PSY 362. History of Psychology
PSY 395-396. Independent Research
PSY 198/298/398. Topics in Psychology
PSY 399. Cooperative Education
PSY 400. Senior Capstone
Sociology Courses
SOC 101. Introduction to Sociology
SOC 211. The Family
SOC 212. Human Sexuality
SOC 214. Sex Roles
SOC 215. Family Violence
SOC 222. Criminology
SOC 223. Drugs and Alcohol in American Society
SOC 224. Social Gerontology
SOC 225. Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 226. Corrections, Probation and Parole
SOC 228. Deviance and Social Control
SOC 231. Fields of Social Work
SOC 234. Group Counseling
SOC 235. Corrections Counseling
SOC 236. Individual Counseling
SOC 251. Sociology of Minorities
SOC 261. Sociology of Sport
SOC 263. The Urban Environment
SOC 341. Introduction to Social Psychology
SOC 352. Social Stratification
SOC 361. Medical Sociology
SOC 371. Methods of Research In Sociology
SOC 373. Quantitative Reasoning for the Social Sciences
SOC 381. Sociological Theory
SOC 390. Senior Capstone
SOC 395-396. Independent Research
SOC 399. Cooperative Education
SOC 198/298/398/498. Topics
SOC 491. Seminar
Spanish Courses
SP 101-102. Elementary Spanish
SP 203-204. Intermediate Spanish
SP 205. Conversation
SP 206. Advanced Grammar, Stylistics, and Composition
SP 208. Culture and Civilization
SP 209. Latin American Culture and Civilization
SP 210. Spanish for Business
SP 211. Conversational Spanish for Health and Social Services
SP 212. Non-Literary Translation
SP 220. Spanish Listening and Comprehension
SP 301. Introduction to Latin American Literature
SP 307. Survey of Spanish Literature I
SP 308. Survey of Spanish Literature II
SP 395-396. Independent Research
SP 397. Seminar
SP 399. Cooperative Education
SP 198/298/398. Topics
Study Tour Experience Courses
STE 300. Study Tour Experience
Theatre Arts Courses
THE 100. Approach to Theatre
THE 111. Fundamentals of Play Structure and Criticism
THE 112. Script Analysis
THE 121. Stagecraft
THE 131. Acting I
THE 132. Speech for the Stage
THE 141. Oral Interpretation
THE 190. Theatre Laboratory
THE 191. Department Practicum in Theatre Production
THE 211. Theatre History I
THE 221. Scene Design
THE 223 Costume Design
THE 232. Acting II
THE 234. Directing I
THE 312. Theatre History II
THE 331. Acting III
THE 335. Directing II
THE 393. Senior Capstone
THE 394. The Business of Theatre
THE 395-396. Independent Research
THE 431. Acting IV
THE 198/298/398. Topics
THE 399. Cooperative Education
Women's Studies Courses
WS 101. Introduction to Women's Studies
University Personnel
Board of Trustees
Officers
Trustees
Trustees Emeriti
Administration
Office of the President
Office of the Provost
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for University Advancement and Alumni Relations
Office of the Vice President for HR and Finance and Support Operations
Office of the Vice President for Enrollment
Academic Structure
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
The College of Science and Engineering
The School of Education
The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership
The Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing
Faculty
Presidents Emeriti
Executives Emeriti
Faculty Emeriti
Index
Academic Calendar 2009–2010
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