Harding University in Florence (HUF)
2008 Fall Course Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: No student is eligible to attend Harding University in Florence 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 to participate.
Italian 100 – Italian for Travelers (2) Mrs. Mona Shackelford
Elements of Italian for students with no background in the language; emphasis is given in oral communication in everyday situations.
Italian 101 – Elementary Italian (4) Mrs. Mona Shackelford
A beginning course designed for students with little or no background in Italian. Oral and written communication, grammar, and culture. (Fulfills 4 of the 6 hours required in VII. Global Literacy.)
Note: Italian is required of all students participating at HUF.
Humanities 201 – International Studies (1-3) Mr. Robbie Shackelford
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.
Humanities 270 – European Civilization and Humanities (2-6) Mr. Robbie Shackelford
An integration of the disciplines of art, drama, history, literature, music, philosophy and religion stressing their shared thematic and stylistic qualities within the broad periods of Western civilization. Required of all students participating in the European programs. May substitute for 2-6 hours selected from the following: Art 101, Eng 201 or 202, Hist 110 or 111, Mus 101, Phil 251, and one course from Mus 311, 312, 313, or 314. This course may not be used to raise a grade in any course previously taken.
Bnew 313 – Paul (2 or 3) Dr. Marty Spears
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 Gentiles is examined in Europe and the Middle East. This or another course in Bible is required as part of International Programs.
Math 151 – College Algebra (3) Dr. Marty Spears
Rapid review of elementary algebra, quadratic equations, functions and graphs, inequalities, logarithms, ratio and proportion, variation, progressions, mathematical induction, binomial theorem, theory of equations, determinants, and complex numbers.
Prerequisite: Math 105 with a “C” or higher or a score of 22 or higher on the Math ACT; or 510 or higher on the Math SAT.
Math 200 – Elementary Statistics (3) Dr. Marty Spears
Elementary statistical techniques; descriptive statistics, elementary probability, Probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation.
Kinesiology 119 – Conditioning (1) Mr. Robbie Shackelford
Participating in exercises in order to improve mechanics, posture, and physical fitness.
Biology 111 – General Biology (3) Guided DVD course
A lecture course in the principles of biology for students not majoring in natural sciences. Satisfies the general education requirement in biology, but does not count toward a major or minor in biology.
Biology 113 - Human Structure and Function (3) Guided DVD course
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) Guided DVD course
Biological knowledge of the structure and function of ecosystems; human influence on the environment. Satisfies 3 credits of the Global Literacy requirement.
Bmis 280 - The World Christian (2 or 3) Guided DVD course
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.