Harding University in Florence (HUF)
2008 Summer 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 to 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. (Fulfills 4 of 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 & 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, Music 101, English 201 or 202, History 110 or 111, Philosophy 251, and one course from Music 311, 312, 313, or 314.
Bnew 313 – Paul (2 or 3) Mr. Steve Guymon
A study of the figure of Paul in the New Testament – as apostle, Roman citizen, and missionary. Selected passages from Acts of 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.
History 101 – American History to 1877 (3) Mr. Steve Guymon
Survey of American history from discovery through Reconstruction.
Art 101 – Art Appreciation (2) Mrs. Suzanne Guymon
A survey of the beauty and worth of artistic creations. The means and ideas promoting human visual expression. Does not count in major or minor.
Kinesiology 101 – Wellness (2) Mr. Steve Guymon
Information relative to the how, what, and why of physical activity, and health concepts as they relate to quality and longevity of life. One hour of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week plus outside class activity. Required of all freshmen.
Kinesiology 119 – Conditioning (1) Mr. Steve Guymon
Participating in exercises in order to improve body mechanics, posture, and physical fitness.
Biology 111 – General Biology (3) Guided DVD course
A lecture course in selected principles of biology for students not majoring in natural sciences. Topics will be chosen from the following: cellular chemistry, cell structure and function, human structure and function, human genetics, infectious diseases, molecular genetics, and ethical issues related to the discovery and use of modern genetic technology. 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) Guided DVD course
Structure and function of selected human organ systems and the cellular mechanisms and processes upon which they are based. Circulatory, digestive, nervous, musculoskeletal and respiratory systems. 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.
Bmis 280 - The World Christian (2 or 3) Guided DVD course
This course may only be taken 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.