Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon, basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics), and an outline of the history of Israel and the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical, and theological aspects of selected texts are explored.

Prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

Covers various topics related to humans’ healthful consumption of food. Topics include the science of nutrition, design of a healthful diet, the bodily processes of digestion, composition, sources of macro- and micronutrients, and the processes of energy metabolism and fluid and electrolyte balance. Nutritional needs throughout lifecycles are discussed from pregnancy, neonate, and childhood through adolescence and adulthood to geriatric stages. Does not fulfill Biology major elective. Does not fulfill General Education requirements for Houghton University main campus. May fulfill Science General Education requirement at extension sites with Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or General Education Director approval. Prerequisite Course: BIOL 152 General Biology (may be taken concurrently). Liberal Arts.

Principles and application of interpersonal skills in the context of friendships and families. Includes personal and relational awareness, person perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, relational development, and gender communication.

Liberal Arts.

Survey of causes and consequences of crime and the social responses in the legal system: policing, the courts, the varieties of sentencing options and outcomes, and routes to restoration.

Liberal Arts.

In this course, students will learn Drone operations and aeronautical decision making, and procedures necessary for the operation of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Students will acquire ground training required for the successful completion of the FAA Part 107 certification written exam. This course offers a robust online curriculum designed for those with no drone or aviation experience.

In this course, students will be introduced to a specialized cloud for UAV operations with edge computing and built-in analytics. Using a rich, interactive online educational experience model called Mind Expanding Journey, students will learn about Command-and-Control capabilities for drone operations.

Prerequisite: Course DSCI 295 A: Topics in Drone Operation and UAV aeronautical Procedures or FAA part 107 license.

Circular flow of income and expenditure in a market economy with government, financial, and foreign sectors. Economic method, demand and supply, national income accounting, inflation, unemployment, business cycles, theories of aggregate price and output determination, fiscal and monetary policy, and the government budget. Fulfills half of General Education Social Science requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Few authors over the past century have done more than C. S. Lewis to support countless Christian believers in coming to a deeper understanding of their faith. Combining philosophical acuity with creative imagination and literary skill, Lewis had a remarkable talent for explaining Christianity in clear and compelling arguments and for depicting it in story. This course provides an introduction to his thought through careful study of both his fiction (such as The Chronicles of Narnia or The Screwtape Letters) and non-fiction (Mere Christianity or The Weight of Glory). Topics to be addressed include reasons for belief, the Christian story, the Christian life, sin and temptation, and Christian love.

Liberal Arts.

US Examination of the history of the commercial music industry in America from the start of the industry to the industry of today, including the musical influence of the commercial song. Beginning with the birth of American popular music in the U.S., explores the development of ragtime, blues, jazz, the crooners, American musical theater, country, Latin, rock and roll, rock, rap, and contemporary Christian music. Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement.

Liberal Arts.

How do we do justice and avoid injustice through political activity? We explore the possibilities and pitfalls of the search for justice by considering classic theories of justice, studying citizen action and the policy process, and examining case studies of specific issues such as health care, same-sex marriage, human trafficking, or other issues of current concern. Fulfills half of General Education Social Science requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Scientific study of thinking, emotion, and behavior. Surveys theories, issues, and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements. Fulfills half of General Education Social Science requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Video and board games have become increasingly popular cultural phenomena in the last several decades. With a mushrooming market share and rapid advancements in quantity and quality, how can Christians be involved with games as both consumers and producers in a distinctly Christian way? This course will ask students to understand the basic scientific principles that undergird game design, practice the steps of the scientific method, learn how to analyze and present data, and think creatively about integrating a Christian worldview into this field. Liberal Arts.

Workshop-oriented course giving students practice in writing the kind of documents one might write in a professional setting, such as fundraising letters, press releases, social media posts, and reports.

Fulfills General Education Writing-Enriched course requirement.

Comprehensive examination of proactive and reactive business strategies and tactics that create and fulfill demand for consumer products and services and result in high customer satisfaction and ongoing, long-range business–consumer relationships.

This course provides a foundation for subsequent communication courses by introducing the major theories that help to explain human communication behavior. The course encourages students to see theorizing both as a formal, systematic approach to learning and as an informal activity in which we all engage. Through practical application, the course emphasizes the understanding, evaluation and use of communication theories in daily life.

Satisfies IS – Community: Communication. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

In this course, students will learn Drone operations and aeronautical decision making, and procedures necessary for the operation of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Students will acquire ground training required for the successful completion of the FAA Part 107 certification written exam. This course offers a robust online curriculum designed for those with no drone or aviation experience.

In this course, students will be introduced to a specialized cloud for UAV operations with edge computing and built-in analytics. Using a rich, interactive online educational experience model called Mind Expanding Journey, students will learn about Command-and-Control capabilities for drone operations.

Prerequisite: Course DSCI 295 A: Topics in Drone Operation and UAV aeronautical Procedures or FAA part 107 license.

Overview of American history to the present.

Liberal Arts.

Chronological survey of literary, philosophical, and other texts in historical context from 1450 to 1800. Emphasis on the development of Western civilization with comparative attention to non-Western sources and contexts. Fulfills part of General Education Integrated Humanities requirement.

Liberal Arts.

History and aesthetics of music written for Hollywood films. Exploration of the sociology, philosophy, psychology, and technique of film music. Review of the elements of musical style with particular emphasis on their relation to the dramatic aspects of film. Written work emphasizing critical analysis of the use of music in various American film genres.

Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement. Liberal Arts.

The foundation course in American politics. Focuses on fundamental constitutional principles of the American political order, including constitutionalism, separation of powers and checks and balances, federalism, the rule of law, and judicial review. Special attention given to the history of the American Founding, debates over the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and Tocqueville’s later analysis of American democracy.

Liberal Arts.

Development of the international system of nation-states; effects of system structure and intrastate elements on international relations; concepts such as power, balance of power, sovereignty, and interdependence; and issues such as foreign policy decision-making, causes of war, and nuclear arms control.

Liberal Arts.

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from conception through old age.

Liberal Arts.

Social psychological theory and research on the social forces influencing individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Topics include social cognition, attribution theory, persuasion, conformity, prejudice, aggression, and helping.

Liberal Arts.

The Sociological Imagination 3-WSP Introduction to the sociological perspective and sociology program emphasis. Explores environment, development, social work, and marriage–family topics and issues. Understand social and cultural influences on human action, relationship between our personal lifestyles and society, and how to address challenges facing communities.

Fulfills half of General Education Social Science requirement. Liberal Arts.

Social psychological theory and research on the social forces influencing individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Topics include social cognition, attribution theory, persuasion, conformity, prejudice, aggression, and helping.

Liberal Arts.

Basic theories and practices of providing accounting information for use by decision makers within the organization.

Prerequisite: Spreadsheet Competency and ACCT 211.

A study of communication theory and principles as applied to business writing, oral communication, and data reporting. Students will learn to prepare professional business presentations utilizing and coordinating these three major areas of business communication.

Familiarizes students with the knowledge, roles, responsibilities, and skills required of new managers. Special attention is given to managerial decision-making, problem-solving, information, and human resources issues.

Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon; basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics); and an outline of the history of Israel and of the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical, and theological aspects of selected texts will be explored.

This is a prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. IS – Faith Foundation: Bible. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

Principles, application of interpersonal skills in the context of friendships and families. Includes personal and relational awareness, person perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, relational development, and gender communication. Community: Communication.

Liberal Arts.

In this course, students will learn Drone operations and aeronautical decision making, and procedures necessary for the operation of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Students will acquire ground training required for the successful completion of the FAA Part 107 certification written exam. This course offers a robust online curriculum designed for those with no drone or aviation experience..

In this course, students will be introduced to a specialized cloud for UAV operations with edge computing and built-in analytics. Using a rich, interactive online educational experience model called Mind Expanding Journey, students will learn about Command-and-Control capabilities for drone operations.

Prerequisite: Course DSCI 295 A

Cultural and social aspects of human behavior; comparison of cultures. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement or half of Changing World requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Scientific study of thinking, emotion and behavior. Surveys theories, issues and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements. Satisfies IS – Community: Psychology.

Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

Introduction to the sociological perspective and sociology program emphasis. Explore environment, development, social work, and marriage-family topics and issues. Understand social and cultural influences on human action, relationship between our personal lifestyles and society, and how to address challenges facing communities.

Satisfies IS – Community: Sociology. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

Theme-based seminar course in close reading, critical thinking and the process of engaged writing. Techniques of expression, analysis and response.

Satisfies IS – Writing Competency. Fulfills General Education WRIT 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

An introduction to basic legal environment of business, contracts, sales and leases, and negotiable instruments.

Introduces the basics of the field of Information Design from a visual communication perspective, by building skills to communicate complex information in graphic forms. Basic design concepts enable creating visualizations through the mode of infographics (such as charts, maps, explainers, info-sheets, etc.) whose purpose is to guide viewers toward meaning and understanding.

Survey of causes and consequences of crime and the social responses in the legal system: policing, the courts, the varieties of sentencing options and outcomes, and routes to restoration.

Liberal Arts.

In this course, students will learn Drone operations and aeronautical decision making, and procedures necessary for the operation of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Students will acquire ground training required for the successful completion of the FAA Part 107 certification written exam. This course offers a robust online curriculum designed for those with no drone or aviation experience.

In this course, students will be introduced to a specialized cloud for UAV operations with edge computing and built-in analytics. Using a rich, interactive online educational experience model called Mind Expanding Journey, students will learn about Command-and-Control capabilities for drone operations.

Prerequisite: Course DSCI 295 A

A chronological survey of literary, philosophical, and other texts in historical context from the earliest civilizations to 1450. Emphasis on the development of western civilization with comparative attention to non-western sources and contexts.

Fulfills in part General Education Humanities requirement. Liberal Arts.

An examination of the history of the commercial music industry in America from the start of the commercial music industry to the commercial music industry of today, including the musical influence of the commercial song. Beginning with the birth of American popular music in the US, the course explores the development of ragtime, blues, jazz, the crooners, American musical theater, country, Latin, rock & roll, rock, rap and contemporary Christian music. Culture: Music.

Fulfills General Education Art and Music requirement. Liberal Arts.

Critical analysis of the contours of a world and life view coupled with more detailed critical analysis of peren-nial and foundational issues in epistemology (the nature of truth and knowledge), metaphysics (the nature of reality: persons, the world, and God), and ethics (the nature of goodness and the process of ethical decision making, with close attention to character–virtue and vice–and the foundations of morality). Culture: Philosophy.

Liberal Arts.