General Catalog for 2009-10

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(CORE) CORE Courses

1012.0 Introduction to the Liberal Arts

Students will investigate Ouachita, the liberal arts tradition, human

ways of knowing, the grounding of Christian world views, service to

and leadership among humans, and the cultural-intellectual threads and

responsibilities connecting these domains.

Fall/Spring

1022.0 Concepts of Wellness

Students will examine their fitness needs, producing an exercise pro-

gram and lifetime personal fitness goals.

Fall/Spring

1023.0 The Contemporary World

Students will examine major issues in the current world, emphasizing

the development of understanding to address these issues.

Fall/Spring

1033.0 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

Students will engage in a study of mathematical ideas and thinking,

learning to solve problems and make decisions using sound quantitative

reasoning. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the mathe-

matics requirement within their first four college semesters. Pre-

requisite: Official placement or a grade of C or better in ASKL 1013.

Fall/Spring

1043.0 Composition I

Students will improve their ability to write clear, well-organized,

and well-reasoned prose, observing the grammatical and mechanical con-

ventions of Standard American English, through study of grammar and a

variety of rhetorical modes and patterns of exposition. Students must

pass a competency examination to complete the course.

Fall/Spring

1053.0 Composition II

Students will improve their ability to read, research, and write about

texts, observing the conventions of formal prose. Prerequisite: CORE

1043.

Fall/Spring

1113.0 Survey of the Bible

Students will survey the redemptive story of the Bible from Genesis to

Revelation, emphasizing how that story shapes the Christian's

worldview and affects life decisions.

Fall/Spring

1123.0 Interpreting the Bible

Students will learn to recognize and develop valid interpretations and

applications of the Bible.

Fall/Spring

2113.0 American Civilization

Students will examine North American culture from pre-Columbian times

to the present, emphasizing the historical-cultural context of

institutions and intellectual movements. This course also highlights

the ideas, individuals, and events from which modern American culture

emerged.

Fall/Spring

2123.0 American Letters

Students will examine the literary and philosophical currents of

American culture, focusing on primary source material.

Fall/Spring

2213.0 Western Civilization

Students will survey the diversity of Western human experience in

historical-cultural context, sketching as well the West's entwining

with global culture.

Fall/Spring

2223.0 Western Letters

Students will survey the diversity of Western literary and philosophi-

cal currents in historical-cultural context, sketching as well the

West's entwining with global culture.

Fall/Spring

2314.0 Physical Science

Students will survey key concepts in the physical sciences and how

these concepts influence daily life. Includes laboratory.

Suggested prerequisite: CORE 1033 or higher mathematics.

Fall/Spring

2324.0 Life Science

Students will survey key concepts in the life sciences and how these

concepts influence daily life. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite:

CORE 2314.

Fall/Spring

2413.0 Intellectual Traditions

Students will survey the development of humans as thinkers in cultural

context from prehistory to the present.

Fall/Spring

2433.0 Personal Finance

Students will survey the management of personal and family finances,

including budgeting, consumer buying, personal credit, savings and

investment, home ownership, insurance, and retirement.

Fall/Spring

2443.0 Social Science Survey

Students will survey the web of human culture and interaction, empha-

sizing the structures and tensions inherent in human diversity and the

lines of power therein.

Spring

3113.0 Fine Arts: Art

Students will examine visual expression and its cultural context from

prehistory to the present. Students also will develop the analytic

skills needed to confront art and architecture, fostering the

awareness needed to appreciate museums, galleries, and everyday life.

Fall/Spring

3123.0 Fine Arts: Music

Students will examine musical expression and its cultural context from

prehistory to the present. Students will also survey the major musical

stylistic periods, enhance their listening skills, and acquire an

understanding of musical elements and forms.

Fall/Spring

3133.0 Fine Arts: Theatre

Students will examine theatrical expression and its cultural context

from prehistory to the present. Students will also survey the literary

dimensions of play-writing and the technical, literary, and

performance aspects of theatre.

Fall/Spring

4001.0 Senior Seminar

This seminar directs students to cultural, historical, philosophical,

scientific, and theological works chosen to draw together their

liberal arts experience within the context of their chosen domain of

study. The course provides a conceptual springboard for using ex-

perience to inform life-long learning of and service to humans and

the world humans inhabit.

Fall/Spring

4801.0 4801-4893. Special Studies

This course permits students to pursue independent research or

creative work within the interdisciplinary studies domain. On Demand.

On Demand