Harding University in Australia (HUA)

2008 Fall Semester Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: No student is eligible to attend Harding University in Australia who is currently on academic, chapel or disciplinary probation on the Searcy campus. Any student who has applied and/or been accepted will AUTOMATICALLY become ineligible if placed on any type of probation up until time to depart. Such individuals will be placed on a waiting list and may go only if there are openings after probation has been removed. In addition, a student must have an overall 2.0 GPA.

Humanities 280 – Australasian Civilization and Humanities (2-6)   Dr. Kathy Dillion

An integration of the disciplines of art, drama, history, literature, music, philosophy, religion and science as they relate to the Pacific Rim; the integration of cultures, especially in Australia.  Required of all students participating in the Australian program.  May substitute for 2-6 hours selected from the following:  Art 101, Biol 250, Eng 201 or 202, Hist 111, Mus 101 and Phil 251.  This course may not be used to raise a grade in any course previously taken. 

Humanities 201 – International Studies (1-3)  Dr. Kathy Dillion

Preparation for international experience in living and study in Europe or Australia.  Enhancement in cultural sensitivity and practical matters of survival in a different cultural setting.  Approximately 30 hours of classroom instruction plus “hands-on” experience in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia.  Research on the host country. 

Bible  313 – Paul   (2 or 3)   Dr. Jimmy Behel

The figure of Paul in the New Testament – as apostle, Roman Citizen, missionary.  Selected passages from Acts of the Apostles and Paul’s letters are examined.  Background material relating to his apostleship to the Gentles is examined.  This or another course in Bible is required as part of International Programs. 

Bible 280 – The World Christian (2-3)  On-Line

            This course may be taken only as a second Bible class.

This introductory missions course focuses on key questions about God, His world and our mission in order to foster a world Christian mindset and values.  This course establishes the foundation for subsequent missions courses.  NOTE:  The 3-hour option is recommended for those students taking the course as a Global Literacy requirement. 

Math 200 – Elementary Statistics  (3)   Dr. Jimmy Behel

Elementary statistical techniques; descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing regression, and correlation.

PHS 111 – Earth Science  (3)   Dr. Jimmy Behel

Overview of geology, meteorology, and astronomy.  Recommended as the Liberal Arts requirement for early/middle childhood education majors. 

Biology 111 – General Biology  (3)  On-Line

A lecture course in the principles of biology for students not majoring in natural sciences.  Satisfies the Liberal Arts requirement in biology, but does not count toward a major or minor in biology. 

Biology 113 – Human Structure and Functions (3) On-Line

Structure and function of selected human organ systems and the cellular mechanisms.  Designed for majors in communication disorders, dietetics, nursing, physical education and others who need an introduction to human anatomy and physiology.  Satisfies the Liberal Arts requirement in biology, but does not count toward a major or minor in biology. 

Biology 250 – Environmental Science  (3) On-Line

Biological knowledge of the structure and function or ecosystems; human influence on the environment.  (Satisfies 3 credits of Global Literacy) 
 
 

Only one of the following English courses will be offered

English 111

English 211

English 202

Student need will determine which course is taught.