ACC 202 Principles of Accounting II
ART 206 – 406 Ceramics and Kiln Construction
CHM 405 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory
CJU 204 Fundamentals of Corrections
CJU 375 Crime Scene Photography
CSC 330 Web Design
DRA 222 Voice and Diction
ECO 202 A Laboratory Course in the Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 205 Economics of Growth and Decline in Appalachia
EDU 247 Making Meaning of Field Trips
ENG 221 Introduction to Film
ESC 205 Tropical and Marine Ecology
ESC/SAB 207 South African Ecology and Culture
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HIS 201 American History I
HON 213 Media and Violence
HUM 333 Intercultural Conflict Mediation
MTH 105 Fundamentals of Mathematics
MTH 106 Math Manipulative
MUS 145 The World of Piano
PSY 298 Pre-Professional Placement
REL 401 Biblical Archeology
SAB 250 Art and Architecture of Italy
SCI 144 Science of Crime
SCI 145 Bad Science in Movies
SOC 203 Sociology of U.S. Cultural Diversity
SWK 450/REC 475 Foundations of Adventure Based Counseling
SSC 299 Digital Storytelling: An Academic and Community-based (Research) Experience |
(The spring schedule of classes will be available
November 5th
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ACC 202 Principles of Accounting II**
Second in the series of accounting courses needed in accounting, business, or economics (and more, check your catalog!). This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental principles of accounting. It encompasses both the theoretical and practical aspects of double entry accounting through the use of journals, ledgers, trial balance, worksheets, statements, controlling accounts, and subsidiary ledgers. The student will be able to record economic events as accounting journal entries and aggregate journal entries into a new Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows. Students will also be able to compute and interpret simple financial accounting ratios when successful in this course. Some local travel will be involved and transportation will be provided by the college. As an E-term course there is a greater opportunity for instruction and one-on-one lab interaction due to the concentrated format of the term. Prerequisite: ACC 201. There is no fee attached to this course. Three Credits
ART 206 – 406 Ceramics and Kiln Construction
**
Students will develop technical skills in clay manipulation, surface development and firing. You will explore the use of tools like the extruder, press molds and the potter’s wheel to produce ceramic works. This course will focus on both sculptural and functional ceramics. In addition, students in this course will have the unique opportunity to cover the materials and techniques needed to build a 40 cubic foot Sprung-arch gas kiln. The class will include daily lectures/demonstrations followed by full days of working on a new operating kiln. There will be expectations and opportunity for you in the areas of research, materials testing, critical thinking, and professional development. The work in this class will generally be made with a high-fire Stoneware clay. Due to the heavy workload, you will be spending time outside of class working on assignments. Craftsmanship is of the utmost importance. Intermediate and Advanced students will expand their personal styles, and continue to build upon technical skills introduced to you in Introduction to Ceramics. The student will choose the level appropriate at the beginning of E-term and credit will be applied to that level. Fee is $100.00 Three Credits
CHM 405 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory**
This 3-week, interdisciplinary chemistry laboratory provides students with laboratory experience using biochemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and instrumental analysis through a laboratory rotation, intensive research projects, formal laboratory reports, and in-class presentations. Trips to regional laboratories will provide exposure to the usage of equipment not available at Ferrum College. Fee is $100.00. This includes transportation (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on trips). Two Credits
CJU 204 Fundamentals of Corrections**
The field of corrections is extremely complicated. To fully appreciate its complexities, one must fully immerse him/herself in the topic. This course will incorporate traditional teaching methods with daily discussions, reading assignments, and quizzes. Once a foundation for the basic concepts has been laid, the class will venture out into the real world with field trips to the circuit court, the local jail, and the local community corrections agencies. During the final week of the course, we will travel to the southwestern section of Virginia and experience how the corrections industry has provided an economic base for an area that has historically been poverty stricken with economic booms and bursts related to the cyclical nature of the coal industry. The prison industry has now become “the new coal.” Students will be expected to write a paper on the ethics of providing an economic base for the area through methods of social control that are manifested in an institution that is typically set aside for people who are poor and disenfranchised. Fee is $110.00. This includes transportation and lodging (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on trips). Three Credits
CJU 375 Crime Scene Photography*
The purpose of this course is to enable students to accurately record crime scenes through the use of photography, both film and digital. The class covers the basic elements of photography as well as how photographs can be properly used as evidence in court. The focus of the course is on preparing visual images that accurately depict the subject, including photographing documents, accidents, fingerprints, tire tracks, and other trace evidence with attention to ultraviolet, fluorescent, and infrared photography. Students will travel to various locations to try and practice the operation of equipment, and produce examples of a variety of photographic techniques. Class participation is vital to the student’s success in this class. Fee is $50.00. This includes supplies and transportation (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on trips). Three Credits
CSC 330 Web Design**
This is a course that introduces the student to Web page design including fundamentals of design, creating a web page using Dreamweaver MX, downloading information from the Web, evaluating the quality of Web Resources, using ftp protocol to upload files to a web server, and creating graphics with Flash MX. In addition, Macromedia Fireworks and Adobe Photoshop will be used to edit and create graphics. Additional topics relevant to the Internet and web design may also be discussed. Trips to area business who use web design and graphic art as a major part of their business and the 3-D lab at Virginia Tech are scheduled as part of this E-term class. Prerequisites: knowledge of Windows 2000 or later, the Internet and basic search methods. Fee is $20.00. This includes transportation (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on trips). Three Credits
DRA 222 Voice and Diction*
Voice and Diction is a speaking skills course. It depends on vocal exercises and performance to give students active learning experiences with language. Many of the students who have taken the course gain speaking experience and others have used it to conquer a variety of substandard speech traits. The extended class time affords ample opportunity to examine and assess the vocal problems of the individual students, plan a strategy for addressing the issues and testing the improvements through regular speeches and performances. The purpose of this course is to improve articulation and pronunciation. It includes an introduction to phonetics and vocal anatomy and is driven by the delivery of simple speeches and readings. Students will attend lectures, presentations and performances in the area to listen to and evaluate various methods of presentation. *This course is designated by Ferrum College faculty to meet the entire Speaking Intensive requirement; a grade of “C” or higher in this course is required for this course to be used by a student to complete the Speaking Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of “C” or higher in this course unless he or she earns a “C” or better on the speaking assignments required by the course. Fee is $55.00. This includes speakers and transportation (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on trips). Three Credits
ECO 202 A Laboratory Course in the Principles of Microeconomics:
Using experiments to discover the principles of microeconomics**
In this course, students will learn about the laws, concepts, and methods of economic enquiry as they relate to the principles of microeconomics. However, it differs from the conventional ways of learning the subject since students will interact with each other in economic experiments carried out in the classroom. The classroom will hence be a laboratory for gathering data which will then be analyzed to discover fundamental laws, principles and methods with govern economic behavior. Students are expected to participate actively and engage in discussion and disciplined analysis. Speakers from area businesses will contribute to the laboratory atmosphere with relevant data from the Southwestern part of the state. Fee is $35.00. This includes speakers. Three Credits
ECO 205 Economics of Growth and Decline in Appalachia***
This course seeks to identify and analyze the economic factors that impact industry growth and the decline in the Appalachian Region by examining how four industries, coal, NASCAR, legal and illegal spirits, and tobacco have faired over the years. Most Ferrum College students are familiar with these industries and perhaps some of the reasons for their growth and decline. The course will evaluate the impact that each industry had in the region to build a SWOT matrix for each of the industries by analyzing and identifying trends that lead to either growth or decline, and then create a regional profile and framework for a discussion and reflection of the direction that the region should take in the 21st Century. The course experience will be enhanced through visiting various local sites related to the different industries. Fee is $50.00. This includes speakers and transportation (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on trips). Three Credits
EDU 247 Making Meaning of Field Trips: Planning for, preparation,
implementation, and follow-up***
Individuals enrolled will take several field trips and learn how to make experiences meaningful to audiences. This course assists the emerging teacher in developing critical planning and organization skills. Through the experiences in this course, individuals will learn to create travel-experiences that support student learning. The class will take day-trips to a variety of Virginia sites usually visited by public or private school classes such as museums (state and local), historical sites (state and national), memorials, and state parks. Students will: research field trip opportunities; evaluate validity of sites; connect the experience to standards and learning objectives; examine field trip policies in local schools; investigate travel responsibilities, options and costs; and, understand the administration, parent and student communication that is necessary. Fee is $145.00. This includes speakers, transportation, and entrance fees (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on trips). Three Credits
ENG 221 Introduction to Film**
This course provides an introductory survey of film history, theory, and technique. In this process, they assess the impact of the rapid emergence and development of movies in modern culture. Students will be able to discuss and analyze a variety of movies each week (some on campus, some off) and working in small groups they will have the opportunity to devise, film, and edit a short video which may be presented to and critiqued by the class. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of “C” or higher. Fee is $25.00. This includes movies and transportation (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on trips). Three Credits
ESC 205 Tropical and Marine Ecology**
This course is an introduction to the geology, taxonomy, and ecology of tropical terrestrial and marine ecosystems. In the course, students will learn the principles of tropical and marine ecology through first-hand experience on a required two-week field trip in the Virgin Islands . The vast majority of this course will be spent in the field. Lectures and labs will take place in field settings. Students will learn basic observational and sampling techniques in the field and conduct their own research project. Students will be required to obtain a US passport and must have basic swimming skills. Students will also participate in snorkeling training during the spring semester prior to this E-term class. A deposit of $200 must be submitted to the Ferrum College accounting office by December 11. Fee is $1,650.00. This includes transportation and lodging (students will be responsible for food and incidental costs incurred on the trip) Four Credits
ESC/SAB 207 South African Ecology and Culture***
This course provides a powerful cross-cultural experience and introduces students to the culture and ecology of Southern Africa and the planning that integrates environmental management with community development. Participants will spend one week on campus and two weeks at the Southern African Wildlife College near Hoedspruit. Activities include game walks and drives, environmental assessments (animal, vegetation, and aquatic life), visits to local villages and schools, an archeological site, scenic tours and a camping trip to Kruger National Park. This course combines the high adventure of an African Safari with the vision and educational mission of the Peace Parks Foundation. The Foundation is an international partnership promoting wildlife conservation, ecotourism, job creation and community development in Southern Africa and promotes the idea of transfrontier conservation. A deposit of $200 must be submitted to the Ferrum College accounting office by December 11. Students will be required to obtain a US passport. Fee is $2,750.00. This includes all transportation and lodging (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on the trip.) Three Credits
HIS 201 American History I
A survey of the development of the United States from its colonial inception through the Civil War. Students will be actively engaged in moving beyond the foundational learning provided in the course’s brief text and lectures to the firsthand examination of historical sources (both written and visual) and then presenting their tentative conclusions to their peers. There is no fee for this course. Three Credits
HON 213 Media and Violence*
This is an interdisciplinary, team-taught, writing–intensive study of the relationship between media and violence. The emphasis of the course will be on how violence is depicted in news and entertainment media, how media depictions of violence affect society, how social scientists study these effects, and how the problems associated with media and violence might be addressed. Students will be asked to examine a number of psychological experiments and studies pertaining to violence and desensitization and also to look at a number of media examples, including some popular films, music, and television programs relating to the course topics. Panel discussions, guest speakers, and media visits will help spark critical thinking and discussion in this class. This course is primarily intended for students in the Boone Honors Program and would fulfill one three-hour honors seminar requirement for them. Other students enrolled in programs such as psychology, criminal justice, journalism, or related areas could take the course for credit in the major or minor, with the approval of the appropriate program chair and associate dean, and/or for writing intensive credit. Fee is $50.00. This includes guest speakers and transportation (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on trips). Three Credits
HUM 333 Intercultural Conflict Mediation*
This course engages in research and discussion of intercultural differences that have led to major conflict in our time, examining causes and considering approaches to mediation and possible resolution. Designed exclusively for the 3-week term, the course will focus on one particularly compelling conflict in which students will become immersed in a culturally divisive setting and become personally involved in a mediating function. This year’s class will focus on conflict between Islam and the West, spending nine days at Ferrum examining sources of this conflict and learning conflict resolution skills. The last week of the course will take place in Bradford, England, a city renowned for its multicultural population and innovative interfaith initiatives. During this week, Ferrum students will interact with British Muslim students of Pakistani extraction, recording their experiences for use in a final video project about this “peace exchange.” A twenty-minute videotape of last year’s peace exchange may be checked out of the library or viewed on the college website by going to the Ferrum Dispatch link and scrolling down the page to “Peace Exchange Gives Ferrum College Students New Perspective of Muslim Beliefs”. Prerequisite: strong recommendation of the student’s advisor and telephone or personal interview with instructors. Maximum number: 10. Students will be required to have a passport. A deposit of $200 must be submitted to the Ferrum College accounting office by December 11. Fee is $2,650. This includes transportation and lodging (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs, such as ground transportation, incurred on the trip). Three Credits
MTH 105 Fundamentals of Mathematics*
This course introduces Liberal Arts students to multiple topics in Mathematics. It helps students develop critical thinking skills; improve their ability to analyze and solve problems; and improve their use of mathematical skills and tools. Topics covered will include a combination of Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry, Probability and Statistics, and selected other topics. As an E-term course there is a greater opportunity for instruction and one-on-one interaction due to the concentrated format of the term. Prerequisite: MTH 099 or high school Algebra I and II and Geometry. There is no fee attached to this course. Three Credits
MTH 106 Math Manipulative***
This course offers students a “hands on” approach to mathematics. The students’ understanding will be demonstrated through presentations and/or demonstrations. This course uses tangible objects (manipulatives) to demonstrate mathematical concepts. The course begins with elementary mathematics and quickly progresses into high school algebra. Students will acquire a deeper understanding of arithmetic, geometry and algebra. Using Java applets (virtual manipulatives) found online, students will be introduced to concepts from trigonometry and calculus. This course does not meet Liberal Arts Core requirements, but does count as hours toward graduation. Prerequisite: MTH 099 or high school Algebra I and II and Geometry. Fee is $30.00. This includes all supplies. Three Credits
MUS 145 The World of Piano***
This course will offer an introduction to piano playing, coupled with a survey of historic keyboard masterpieces from Bach to Debussy. The course combines elements of existing courses in Class Piano and Music Appreciation. Each day will include instruction in piano playing and the study (via recordings and guest players) of representative piano masterpieces from the Baroque era to the present. Piano instruction will be accomplished in a group setting employing electronic keyboards, and guided practice will be done on acoustic pianos. This course will fulfill the fine arts requirement for the Liberal Arts core. Fee is $20.00. This includes guest artists. Three Credits
PSY 298 Pre-Professional Placement***
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to observe principles of psychology applied in practice in real-life settings. Students will be involved in a community setting observing psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, personnel managers, behavior analysts, parole officers, and counselors in their work. In the field of psychology, and other areas, students who are to compete for jobs upon graduation, or even for graduate school placement, are finding that they need to build professional skills through direct experience. Although many programs have successful internship programs, this course will offer students an opportunity to gain experience, possibly enrich their major, and “check out” the field in which they hope to be employed. Students must provide their own transportation to placements. This placement will require a minimum of 66 hours in the field. There is no fee attached to this course. Students must provide their own transportation to placements. Prerequisite: PSY 201 and permission of the instructor. Three Credits
REL 401 Biblical Archeology***
This course introduces students to the theory and content of biblical archeology as an academic discipline. Particular attention will be paid to the way that material culture can provide a window to help understand the history, economy, social life, and religion of ancient societies. Students will visit a variety of archeological sites during an eleven day trip to Turkey. Students taking this course will gain a heightened appreciation of the contributions and limitations of archeology for interpreting biblical texts. Special attention will be paid to Greco-Roman culture and the interpretation of the New Testament. This course may be applied to the second 3 credit religion/philosophy requirement in the liberal arts core, and/or a requirement in major or minor. Students will be required to obtain a US passport. Students are strongly encouraged to take an introductory Bible course (REL 111, 112 or 113) before taking this course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor is required for participation. A deposit of $200 must be submitted to the Ferrum College accounting office by December 11. Fee is $2,805.00. This includes transportation and lodging (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on the trip). Three Credits
SAB 250 Art and Architecture of Italy***
This course incorporates art history and studio components leading to an exhibition of the students' work. It includes travel to study the art and architecture of Italy with study of the major historical artworks of Italy throughout various time periods, concentrating on art from ancient through the Renaissance. Students will begin the course at Ferrum College with study of the major artworks of Italy throughout various time periods. Special attention will be given to the art from ancient through the Renaissance. Students will also have studio instruction and build basic skills in drawing in order to execute a sketchbook component that will result in an exhibition of their work in the E. Taylor Greer Gallery at Ferrum College. Students will be required to keep a journal and photograph their experiences for the exhibition. SAB 250 may substitute for ART 103 in the current Ferrum College catalog. Students will be required to obtain a US passport. This course does not have a prerequisite. A deposit of $200 must be submitted to the Ferrum College accounting office by December 11. Fee is $3,305.00. This includes transportation and lodging (students will be responsible for food and/or incidental costs incurred on the trip and studio supplies). Three Credits
SCI 144 Science of Crime*
This course investigates the scientific principles and techniques behind forensic criminal investigations. The techniques explored will include glass and plastic identification, hair and textile fiber identification, blood analysis, fingerprinting, ink and lipstick analysis, and DNA profiling. Students will spend two weeks of the course becoming familiarized with the basics of biology, chemistry, and forensic evidence as they relate to criminal investigations. A major project will be a mock trial using evidence collected by students in the class. This e-term course offering will involve a one-week trip to the "body farm" at the University of Tennessee, where students will be enrolled in a short course in forensic anthropology as an added component to the regular Science of Crime course. Students should be interested in real-world forensic science and willing to get their hands dirty in learning important principles of forensic investigations. Fee is $1,450.00. This includes transportation and lodging (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on the trip). Two Credits
SCI 145 Bad Science in Movies*
This course seeks to enhance the students’ understanding of the physical world through the examination of the fantasy realms inhabited by Hollywood heroes and heroines. The goal is to study some of the fundamental principles of physical science through their (sometimes egregious) violations in popular film. This course fulfills two of the six natural science credits required in the liberal arts core. Students will need the skills obtained in MTH 100 with a C or higher or high school algebra I and II for success in this class. There is no fee for this course. Two Credits
SOC 203 Sociology of U.S. Cultural Diversity*
Social significance of cultural minorities in the United States, including Latino American, Asian American, African American, Native American Indian, with special emphasis on cultural diversity within the Appalachian region. Topics examined include cultural values, contributions, and pride; prejudice and discrimination, legal redress and societal change; mobility and status; immigration, assimilation, segregation, population transfer, genocide and pluralism. This course can be used to meet the social science requirement in the liberal arts core, as well as meeting requirements in majors and/or minors. Fee is $150.00. This includes transportation and entrance fees (students will be responsible for food or incidental costs incurred on trips). Three Credits
SWK 450/REC 475 Foundations of Adventure Based Counseling***
This course will cover the foundational concepts of adventure based counseling including historical background and relevant social issues as well as basic professional planning and design methods necessary to assist diverse populations in outdoor pursuits. A portion of the course will be spent at a facility that utilizes the outdoors and adventure activities in working with adjudicated youth while another portion will focus on working with special needs populations. Each student in the course will participate in a small group project, develop an active participant rubric, and write reflective essays. This course will be an excellent learning opportunity for students in social work, recreation leadership, psychology, criminal justice, physical education, or education, as well as any other major or minor. Fee is $60.00. This includes transportation and camping fees (students will be responsible for any additional food or incidental costs incurred on the trips). Three Credits
SSC 299 Digital Storytelling: An Academic and Community-based (Research)
Experience***
This course introduces students to the value of human experiences by focusing on the stories and voices from a community. Using a combination of classroom teaching and field study, students will use audio, digital equipment (photo and video) to record the experiences and events treasured by the people of a community. The selection of a project and community will be based on a collaborative effort between the instructor and community leaders. This is truly an interdisciplinary experience in which the students and instructor approach learning by incorporating the methods of learning from different disciplines to promote one facet of service to a community while pursuing knowledge and human understanding. SSC 299 brings the academic culture closer to a community eager to understand itself and each other. Fee is $610.00. This includes transportation, room/board on site, and guest speakers/mentors (students will be responsible for some food or incidental costs incurred on the trip). Three Credits
Please Note:
All students are eligible to register for E-term classes. However,
first priority in registering for these classes will be given to
students under the 2006/07 or 2007/08 catalog due to the specific
requirement for graduation in these catalogs. Students who need
an E-term class to graduate and cannot register for the course
in the normal course rotation will also be given priority consideration.
* Course was offered before for E-term and is in catalog
** Course is in catalog, but has not been offered in E-term
*** New course designed for E-term
All courses are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
All classes are taught by Ferrum College faculty through the Ferrum College campus. A majority of the courses offered do not require pre-requisites and are appropriate for students entering their second or third semester of college. Courses provide an opportunity for experiential learning on the Ferrum College campus, as well as through travel (domestic or international) and also involved in research and/or service learning. There are no additional tuition or room/board costs attached to E-Term.(If a student wishes to take more than two E-Term courses, tuition and room/board costs will be applicable.) Any costs for travel, lab cost, etc. in an E-term course will be listed with the course description during pre-registration.
Currently enrolled/full-time students will register for E-Term courses when they pre-register for spring semester. The last day for currently enrolled full-time students to register for E-Term is the last add date during the week following spring mid-semester break. Students must register for a minimum of 12 hours for the regular spring semester. An E-term course will not count in those 12 hours but could put a student in an “overload” status for spring semester if the student registers for 18-19 hours and then registers for an E-term course. The last day to drop an E-Term course is the first day of the E-term classes.
Part-time students must register by the “last day to ADD” the first week of spring semester (the add/drop week). Part-time students will be charged for a course during E-Term at the three credit hour rate as they are during the long semester.
