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.

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.

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.

Students will be introduced to a specialized cloud for UAV operations with edge computing and build-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.

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 part of General Education Humanities requirement. Liberal
Arts.

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

Introductory survey of the main beliefs and practices that constitute the Christian tradition. Christianity is approached in a way that overcomes the traditional division between doctrine and practice. Explores the biblical, theological, historical, ethical and spiritually formative aspects of the Christian faith. Aims to help students develop a personal theology and life perspective informed by Christian faith and Christian spirituality. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite for all other THEL courses. IS–Faith Foundation: Theology. Fulfills General Education THEL 209 requirement.

Prerequisite: BIBL 101

Basic theory and practices of financial accounting. Emphasis on proper recording of business transactions and understanding the effect of transactions on the financial statements of proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Includes analysis of key financial statement data.

Prerequisite: BADM 201

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 are explored. Prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. Faith Foundation: Bible. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts

This is a creative project-based course intended to guide students in reflective expression of their perspective on any narrative aspect of human experience. Using readings, tutorials, practice exercises, and project assignments, students will learn how visual communication can deliver themes and stories that combine thoughts, words, concepts, experiences, and pictures in a narrative framework. A personal narrative is a particular kind of story. It’s a way of linking ideas and events together to form a new whole, giving insight or expression to an individual’s unique perspective. Topics covered will be the emotional strength of images, the power of stories, the value of personal identities and points of view, and other aspects of communication. Liberal Arts.

Introduction to the fundamentals of data science including data science methodology, understanding data sources, data collection, exploration, and visualization. Introduction to programming tools along with an overview of machine learning. Learning about the integration of faith as part of the data science
process. Fulfills General Education Mathematics requirement. Liberal arts.

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.

Students will be introduced to a specialized cloud for UAV operations with edge computing and build-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.

Scarcity; economic method; demand and supply; elasticity; consumer and producer theory; models of product market structure; economic institutions; and selected topics on faith integration, economics and ethics, economic systems and perspectives, and public economics. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

12-1:05pm MWF

Together with MATH 170 Calculus I with Precalculus A, this course covers all the material of MATH 181 Calculus I with integrated treatment of precalculus topics. Expected calculus topics include applications of derivatives including optimization, curvesketching, and the Mean Value Theorem; introduction to integration, including the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, computation of areas, and the technique of substitution; and calculus of transcendental functions. Precalculus topics to support these will be addressed as needed. Students who complete this course with a C have fulfilled the prerequisite for Calculus II. Fulfills General Education Mathematics requirement.

An introductory overview of the recording and music industry and the operations of its various segments. Students gain an understanding of where monies are generated, how to protect their interests, who key players are in the business, how deals are made and broken, and how new developments in digital technology are changing the way music is marketed, promoted, distributed, and heard. Presents students with the career opportunities available within the industry and the knowledge needed to succeed in this business.

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 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. Fulfills General Education WRIT 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.