College of Arts & Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences 2007-2008 Catalog
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
In this section, semester credit hours will be shown after the course number and description proceeded by a comma.
Major in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (B.S.)
BIO112D* Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology, 4
BIO113D* Introduction to Organismic Biology, 4
BIO312 Genetics, 4
BIO341 Cell Biology, 4
BIO378 Molecular Biology, 4
CHE111D* General Chemistry I, 4
CHE212 General Chemistry II, 4
CHE221 Organic Chemistry I, 4
CHE222 Organic Chemistry II, 4
CHE331 Analytical Chemistry I, 4
CHE341 Physical Chemistry I, 4
CHE/BIO386 Biochemistry I, 4
CHE387 Biochemistry II, 4
MAT124M* Calculus 1, 4
MAT125 Calculus 2, 4
PHY290D* General Physics I, 4
PHY295 General Physics II, 4
Choose from: 4
BIO399, 495, 496, 499 Biology Seminar/Research or CHE391, 392, 493, 494 Chemistry Seminar
72
General Education, 51-52
TOTAL 123-124 **
BIO207 Microbiology is recommended.
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
** Because of possible double counting between General Education and the major, the actual total can be reduced to 122 credits, including up to 6-7 credits of electives.
Major in Business and Political Science (B.A.)
BUS105 Information Technology and Applications, 3
ECO201 Basic Economics, 4
Choose from: 3
BUS100M* Business Calculus
BUS130 Business Problem Solving
MAT131M* Statistical Analysis, 3
POS211 The Political Quest, 3
POS306 Public Administration, 3
POS499 Senior Seminar, 4
Choose from: 3
POS100 American Politics and Government
POS202U* Introduction to International Relations
Choose from: 15
BUS210 Financial Accounting
BUS220 Principles of Marketing
BUS230 Principles of Management
BUS344 Managerial Finance
BUS361 Business Law
Elective from 200-level or above economics course, excluding ECO200 Economics of Public Policy Analysis, 3
Choose one course from three of the following four areas: 9-10
American Politics and Government: POS304, POS340, POS342, POS325
International Relations: POS305G*, POS310, POS313G*, POS324G*
Comparative Politics: POS321, POS327G*
Political Philosophy: POS345, POS360, POS410
53-54
General Education, 51-52
Electives, 16-18
TOTAL 122
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
B.A./B.S. Dual-Degree Engineering Science Program
The dual-degree engineering program is designed for the student who desires a stronger liberal arts and science background than can be achieved within a traditional four-year engineering program. Dual-degree students are in high employment demand because of this broader background combined with an engineering degree from a strong school of engineering. The dual-degree engineering program consists of formal agreements between Bethel University and the University of Minnesota (Institute of Technology) in Minneapolis, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. Dual-degree arrangements can also be established with almost all other schools of engineering on an individual basis.
This program enables a student to receive both a bachelor of arts degree from Bethel University and a bachelor of science degree from the corresponding school of engineering. The graduation requirements can usually be met in five years of full-time study. The program is typically arranged as three years at Bethel University and two years at the other university, though students may elect to spend more time at either or both institutions. Upon successful completion of the initial three years of the program, including the continuance requirements (as certified by Bethel University), students are recommended for admission to the cooperating school of engineering.
Neither the bachelor of arts degree nor the bachelor of science engineering degree is awarded until requirements for both degrees have been met.
Admission to the dual-degree engineering science program may be requested at the time of initial enrollment at Bethel or during the freshman or sophomore year. Formal application must be made to the chairperson of the Bethel University Department of Physics.
Major in Engineering Science (B.A.)
CHE111D* General Chemistry I ,4
CHE212 General Chemistry II, 4
COS105 Computer Science 1, 4
MAT124M* Calculus 1, 4
MAT125 Calculus 2, 4
MAT222 Differential Equations, 3
MAT223 Multivariable Calculus, 3
PHY290D* General Physics I, 4
PHY295 General Physics II, 4
Choose from: 3
COS344 Numerical Methods
PHY350 Computer Methods in Physics and Engineering
Electives from the following: 7
CHE221b Organic Chemistry I
CHE222b Organic Chemistry II
MAT330 Probability and Statistics
PHY300 Electronics
PHY310a Modern Physics
PHY320 Mathematical Methods in Physics and Engineering
PHY340 Mechanics
PHY420 Fluid Mechanics
PHY450 Topics in Applied Physics
44
General Education, 51-52
Electives, 26-27 **
TOTAL 122
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
** The additional studies taken in a school of engineering are considered equivalent to the elective requirements for graduation from Bethel.
a Recommended at Washington University
b Required for chemical engineering. CHE341 and CHE342 strongly recommended.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of all requirements for an engineering degree at a school of engineering
- All General Education requirements as prescribed in this catalog except the writing and speaking proficiency courses within the major. Note: Under certain conditions, engineering science students are permitted to spend one of their three required interim terms in an engineering course at an approved engineering school, but without benefit of a tuition waiver from Bethel. B.A./M.S. Engineering Program
A cooperative program has been established with the Institute of Technology of the University of Minnesota, which enables students to receive a bachelor of arts degree from Bethel and a master of science degree from the university. This program involves four years at Bethel and typically two years at the Institute of Technology. A standard major in the sciences or mathematics is completed during the four years at Bethel. The courses in the B.A./B.S. curriculum described above must be included in the student’s program. The university then provides curriculum advising for ease in transferring to graduate programs in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering. Participants must apply for admission to the graduate school and Institute of Technology during their senior year at Bethel.
Students may pursue an M.S. in engineering at any graduate school.
Major in International Relations (B.A.)
ECO201 Basic Economics, 4
ECO305 International Trade and Finance, 3
GEO120 Introduction to Geography, 3
POS202U* Introduction to International Relations, 3
POS211 The Political Quest, 3
POS310 American Foreign Relations, 3
A modern world language,* 6
Culminating Experience (Directed Study, Senior Seminar, etc.),** 4
Choose from political science: 6
POS221L* American Political Ideologies
POS241 Revolution and Political Development
POS313G* International Cooperation
POS321 Contemporary Democracies
HIS/POS327G* History and Politics of Russia and China in the Modern World
Choose from business and economics: 3
BUS370G* International Business
ECO310 History of Economic Thought
ECO320G* Economic Development of Less-Developed Countries
Choose from the courses listed above or below. At least 3 credits must be from departments other than economics, modern world languages, and political science. At least 6 credits must be 300 level or above, 15
Anthropology and Sociology
ANT200U* ANT314G* SOC101 SOC372G* SCS379G*
ANT312G* ANT371G* SOC342G* SOC386G* SCS387
Art
ARH321
Biblical and Theological Studies
BIB309J* THE263
THE256L* THE401
English
ENL202 ENL241L* ENL354
ENL315G* ENL350 ENL355
Environmental Studies
ENS102D*
General Studies
GES416P* GES440P* GES445P*
Geography
Any geography course
History
HIS201U* HIS242L* HIS327G* HIS354
HIS241 HIS320K* HIS352 HIS372G*
Modern World Languages
Any modern world language course *
Philosophy
PHI210L* PHI252 PHI263 PHI375G*
Psychology
PSY215 PSY308G* PSY301G*
Theatre Arts
THA291L*
53
General Education, 51-52
Electives, 17-18
TOTAL 122
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
** This must have a major international relations emphasis.
Students are strongly encouraged to seek appropriate international study experiences, for which academic credit will be given wherever possible under Bethel policies.
Major in Social Studies Education 5-12 (B.A.)
ANT200U* Introduction to Anthropology, 3
ECO201 Basic Economics, 4
GEO120 Introduction to Geography, 3
HIS320K* History and the Human Environment, 3
POS100 American Politics and Government, 3
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology, 3
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology, 3
Choose from: 3-4
HIS200L* American Civilization
GES246 Western Humanity in Christian Perspective IV
Electives from 200 level or above, at least half of which must be 300 level or above, from two or more of the seven disciplines listed above or from sociocultural studies courses, 24
EDU200 Introduction to Education, 3
EDU201 Introduction to Education Field Experience, 1
EDU203 School Health and Drugs, 2
EDU220 Introduction to Middle Level Education, 3
EDU317GZ* Issues in Education: A System Analysis, 3
EDU240 Educational Psychology, 3
EDU241 Educational Psychology Field Experience, 1
EDU320 Pedagogy of the Young Adolescent Learner, 2
EDU418 Methods in Teaching 9-12 Social Studies, 2
EDU419 Middle Level Seminar and Practicum in Social Studies 5-8, 2
EDU490 Student Teaching Block, 15
87-88
General Education, 51-52
TOTAL 137-139**
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
** Because of possible double counting between General Education and the major, the actual total can be reduced to 132-133 credits.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all education courses and each content area course (ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC) listed above in the major. Courses with grades of C- or lower must be repeated.
Major in Third World Studies (B.A.)
(to be taken only with another major)
ANT200U* Introduction to Anthropology, 3
Choose from: 3-4
SCS/SPA385 Cross-Cultural Experience in Guatemala
SCS387 Cross-Cultural Experience
Six credits from any four of the areas listed below (None of these may come from the department of the student’s other major.), 24
Anthropology and Sociology
ANT312G* ANT314G* SCS379G* SOC341G*
ANT313G* ANT371G* SOC303G*
Biblical and Theological Studies
BIB331G* REL352G* REL354 THE401
Economics
ECO101 ECO305 ECO320G*
History
HIS201U* HIS206U* HIS241L* HIS327G*
HIS204U* HIS207U* HIS304G* HIS372G*
HIS205U* HIS217L* HIS309
Modern World Languages*
Spanish or French at the intermediate level or
above
or any indigenous language
of the third world at any level
Political Science
POS202U* POS241L* POS327G*
Psychology
PSY308G* PSY313G*
30-31
Major from another department (minimum 30 credits),
30-31
General Education, 51-52
Electives, 8-11
TOTAL 122
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
A student should consult the coordinator of the third world studies major as early as possible in the program.
Additional requirements for a major in third world studies:
- At least 12 credits (may include SCS387
or SCS389 must be focused on a single geographic area (e.g., Latin America,
Africa, Southeast Asia). This focus can be achieved, for example, by
a term paper or major project in the course, or by supplementary readings.
These courses must be pre-approved by the coordinator of the third world
studies major.
- Integrative, culminating experience in the student’s senior year. This course must be chosen in consultation with the coordinator of the third world studies major. It can often be the Senior Seminar of the student’s other major, provided it allows a third-world focus.
Minor in Asian Studies
Choose from: 3
HIS205U* History of Korea, and Japan
HIS206U* History of India and Its Neighbors
Competency in an Asian language, a 0-8
Choose from the following: 7-15
ANT313G* Peoples and Cultures of China and Inner Asia
ARH/REL201 Religion and Art in Asia
HIS205U* History of China, Korea, and Japan (if not selected above)
HIS206U* History of India and Its Neighbors (if not selected above)
HIS372 Topics in Global History (Asian topicb or
focusc)
PHI375G* Asian Thought
PHI490 Topics in Philosophy (Asian topicb or
focusc)
POS202U* Introduction to International Relations (Asian focusc)
POS241 Revolution and Political Development (Asian focusc)
REL352G* Eastern Religious Traditions
REL400 Religious Studies Seminar (Asian topicb or
focusc)
SOC372G* Religion in Society (Asian focusc)
THE401 Christianity and the World’s Religions (Asian focusc)
TOTAL 18
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
a Course work or other experience equivalent to a first-year college course in that language.
b “Asian topic” means that the student can apply this course to the minor only when an Asian topic is offered. Example: HIS372G* Christianity in Asia.
c “Asian focus” means that the instructor must have Asian expertise and students must contract with the instructor early in the term to do the majority of their work on Asia. At least 50 percent of the students’ work in this course, including term papers, must have Asian content.
Consult the registrar prior to enrolling in courses taken elsewhere for transfer to Bethel.
Consult the Asian studies advisor regarding language competency and program guidance.