e-Forge Online Course Descriptions
2011-12 Winter Session Courses Offered:
Criminal Justice 210—Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
3 credit hours
This course will provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary survey of the history, theory, and modern-day political manifestations of terrorism and counterterrorism. It will also delve into some of the key areas relating to strategic and tactical responses. These will include planning, prevention, detection, disruption, and interdiction, as well as emergency response, dealing with the aftermath.
History 203 - American Military History
3 credit hours
Military history of the United States from 1607-2004. Coverage includes the Jamestown colony of 1607, colonial militia systems, the wars of annihilation against Indians and the struggle for Empire among the Europeans, culminating in the American Revolution. The War of 1812, Mexican War and Spanish American Wars are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War and Iraq. Topics include the civil-military relationship; the unique impact of American geography, weak neighbors, and dual military traditions; the Root reforms; the National Defense Act of 1947, and the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986. Major exams, frequent quizzes on assigned reading and a critical book review are assigned.
Math 101 - College Algebra
3 credit hours
Topics of the College Algebra course include: polynomial and absolute value equations, functions and their inverses, operation on functions, graphs and transformations, exponential and logarithmic functions and complex numbers.
Math 103 - Pre-Calculus
3 credit hours
This course provides a foundation for cadets planning to take Calculus or as a terminal course to meet the math requirements of the Core. This course begins with a review of Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. The course continues with the study of linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations. Functions and graphing are emphasized.
English 101-Composition and Rhetoric
3 credit hours
This first course in the year-long freshman writing sequence introduces cadets to academic discourse. Cadets refine their critical reading and thinking skills, participate in collaborative learning, and apply a full range of ideas and theories to their writing. Cadets will compose four formal essays responding to representative writings from diverse academic disciplines. Each assignment is developed through a series of related steps emphasizing the dynamics of the writing process, including: prewriting, peer editing, and revision. Cadets benefit from a review of grammar essentials and an introduction to basic citation skills. In addition, cadets have multiple opportunities to strengthen their oral communication skills and leadership abilities through in-class presentations and peer collaboration.
Literature 205: Non-Western Literature
3 credit hours
This survey of non-Western literary traditions examines issues of cultural diversity from the perspective of writers from the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Using the lens of cultural and historical context, cadets explore the uniqueness of each literary tradition as well as trace universal themes that transcend geographic boundaries. Cadets have a variety of opportunities for oral and written expression with emphasis on literary analysis and criticism. Authors include Salmon Rushdie, Chinua Achebe, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Trinh T. Minh-ha, Jose Saramago, Mahmoud Darwish, Yehuda amichai, and Nasdine Gordimer.
Government 203 - Introduction to Global Environment and Security Studies
3 credit hours
The course is designed as an introduction to the diplomatic, economic, psychological, military, and cultural relations between states and the international order. Global issues like war, terrorism, population control, climate change, food scarcity, nuclear proliferation, immigrant migrations, resource competition and inter-civilization conflict are analyzed and discussed. Employing an interdisciplinary focus, the course examines the impact of globalization on nation state, regional, ecological, economic, military, and food security in the 21st century.
Psychology 101 - Introduction to Psychology
3 credit hours
This course serves as an introduction to the study of behaviors and mental processes. It covers the major contributors, theories, and concepts significant to the development of the field, both historical and contemporary. Major areas of investigation include heredity and environment, sensation and perception, motivation, learning and social behavior.
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