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SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
The School of Arts and Sciences is composed of departments teaching the traditional liberal arts disciplines. It is responsible for basic skills courses in mathematics, reading, and writing as well as the majority of the courses fulfilling its own general education requirements and those of other IPFW units. Departments within the school offer baccalaureate and master's degrees in their respective subjects. They also offer minors and a few associate degrees and certificates.
The school is dedicated to the principle of liberal education. In addition to training students in skills required for the workplace or for advanced university study, it seeks to foster a well-rounded development of the individual. The graduates of its baccalaureate programs should have the knowledge and awareness that will enable them to be effective citizens and lifelong learners. Through its general education courses, the school promotes these goals throughout the university. The school recognizes the role of nontraditional students at IPFW and makes special efforts to meet their needs.
The school’s associate of arts program with ten concentration areas and the chemistry associate of science program serve as intermediate steps toward completion of a baccalaureate degree. The chemical methods associate of science program, on the other hand, serves students who are preparing for a career as a chemical technician and is not recommended for students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s program.
Baccalaureate graduates are expected to have a working understanding of the knowledge and methodology appropriate for their discipline. They should be aware of the major issues in their field and communicate field-content effectively. And they should be aware of the means for continued study in or practice of the discipline. They should also have an understanding of the traditions of Western culture and familiarity with a non-Western culture; grasp the principles of knowledge in the sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities; and have at least basic fluency in a foreign language. They are expected to use oral and written language with critical intelligence and persuasiveness, and to understand the fundamentals of college-level mathematics.
Master's graduates are expected to have the knowledge and skills appropriate for a profession or for further study at a more advanced level. Associate degrees prepare students to assume entry-level positions as clinical technicians or serve as an intermediate step toward a baccalaureate degree. Minors and certificate programs provide specialized skills, often in areas in which no baccalaureate degree program is available.
The research and service missions of the
DEPARTMENT OF AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH SCIENCES
The mission of Audiology and Speech Sciences is to provide an appropriate preprofessional academic and clinical foundation for majors who must obtain a Master's degree in speech-language pathology or audiology prior to the practice of the skills of these professions. Driven by the belief that "quality in undergraduate education comes first at IPFW" (1992-1994 Bulletin, p.1), the mission of Audiology and Speech Sciences is fulfilled within the enriching core curriculum of IPFW.
GOALS
I. The Audiology
and Speech Sciences major should acquire introductory knowledge of the
foundations and
processes of human
communication including:
A. The normal nature and development of communicative function (speech, language, and hearing).
B. Assessment and treatment of disordered communicative function.
C. The prevention of disordered communicative function.
II. The Audiology and Speech Sciences major should demonstrate introductory clinical skills including:
A. Assessment of a client's communicative abilities.
B. The design and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan.
III. The Audiology and Speech Sciences major should demonstrate
ability to integrate and apply knowledge
and skills in
meaningful ways and in a format that will be required of them in graduate
school.
IV. Non-major students enrolled in Audiology and Speech Sciences introductory courses should
acquire
an awareness of human
communication disorders.
The Department of Biology is committed to providing students at IPFW with critical knowledge and experience in the field of Biology that is directed towards their specific academic needs and career objectives. The department educates and trains undergraduate and graduate students through a commitment to excellence in classroom teaching and teaching through research. The faculty also maintains faculty-student interactions through their involvement with students in counseling and advising.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Recognizing that the Department of Biology is responsible for the education of various groups of students, having different needs, our goals and objectives must be individually defined for different categories of students.
I. Undergraduate Programs- Biology Majors
A. B.S., Biology, Biology Teaching, and Medical Technology. Provide coursework, research experience, and advising for students who seek employment after the B.S. degree or who expect to enter graduate and professional schools.
1. Students should have demonstrated comprehension of basic biological principles and theories and a demonstrated ability to apply those theories and principles to problem solving.
2. Students should have demonstrated knowledge of the scientific method, and should be able to apply that knowledge to problem solving. Students should also have the ability to critically evaluate biological information.
3. Students should have demonstrated the basic knowledge and experience of field and laboratory work and be able to communicate the results of an investigation.
II. Undergraduate Programs- Non Biology Majors
A. General
Education. Provide non-biology majors with coursework in biology that allows
them to be
conversant in basic biological
principles. Also provide these students with coursework on issues
pertinent to society that
relate to the field of biology.
1. Students should have a demonstrated comprehension of basic biological principles and an ability to apply those principles to evaluate new information and issues pertinent to the science of biology.
2. Students should have demonstrated through
laboratory experience the ability to use the basic tools and methodology of
biology.
B. Allied
Health and Agriculture. Provide coursework in biology to satisfy requirements
for students
pursuing careers in these
vocational areas.
1. Students should have a demonstrated understanding of biological principles pertinent to their specific disciplines and degree requirements.
III. Graduate Programs
A. M.S.,
Biology, Thesis. Provide coursework and thesis research opportunities for
students to
complete the master's degree in
biology. Students should achieve a level of expertise appropriate
for either a terminal degree for
employment or a step to a doctoral program.
1. Demonstrate through course work and seminars expertise in their area of research.
2. Produce a quality research project that meets
the requirements of the thesis research committee.
B. M.S.,
Biology, Non-thesis. Provide coursework for graduate students pursuing a
non-thesis option
master's degree in order for
students to enhance or seek new career opportunities.
1. Students should demonstrate a
comprehensive knowledge of biology through course work,
seminars, and examination as determined by the student's
advisory committee.
C.
Coursework for other graduate programs. Provide courses for students to enhance
their knowledge
of biology for use in related
areas.
1. Students should demonstrate
knowledge of biology for use in other areas such as education
and liberal studies.
The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to teach chemistry as a scientific discipline whose focus is understanding and conceptualizing the behavior of the physical universe. This mission is addressed specifically to four groups of students: 1) students who wish to broaden their knowledge of the physical world by studying chemistry; 2) students whose major includes a strong chemistry component; 3) undergraduate students whose major is chemistry; and 4) students pursuing graduate studies in chemistry.
GOALS
To provide the opportunity for students to develop their knowledge of and skills in general, analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical, and polymer chemistry. The extent to which these skills will be developed depends on the needs of the students in the various categories above.
Objectives: General Chemistry
1. To provide students with a unifying microscopic model which explains the macroscopic observations of mass and energy transformations; (At this level, the model is presented in a non-rigorous and semi-quantitative form.)
2. To provide students with an awareness of the periodic relationships among the elements and their compounds, so that knowledge of general trends will allow students to make reasonable predictions about chemical behavior.
3. To provide students with an appropriate level of computational skill and the ability to analyze, apply, synthesize, and comprehend the concepts of modern chemical models and their application to other disciplines.
4. To provide students in the laboratory with direct experience of the macroscopic transformations which are explained by the microscopic models. The laboratory experience should provide an opportunity to develop the following skills: 1) making observations, 2) making precise measurements, 3) keeping records, and 4) manipulating equipment.
5. To provide students with the fundamental terminology and concepts of the current model of chemical processes thus enabling students to:
a. use
chemical concepts in daily living,
b. understand the relationship between societal issues and the scientific
disciplines,
c. make informed professional and career decisions.
Objectives: Analytical Chemistry
1. To provide students with an awareness of the factors pertinent to all analytical methods, including considerations of stoichiometric calculations, sampling, sensitivity and detection limit, statistical treatment of data, sources of error, and equilibrium constants.
2. To expose students to a wide range of classical (gravimetric, titrimetric) methods and instrumental methods of analysis (particularly electrical and optical methods) and methods of chemical separation (particularly chromatographic methods).
3. To provide students with an opportunity to have safe hands-on experience in the laboratory with a wide range of analytical methods, including experience with at least several state-of-the-art instruments.
4. To foster quantitative thinking in all laboratory procedures.
5. To introduce students to the literature of analytical chemistry.
Objectives: Biochemistry
1. To provide a basic understanding of the structure and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids in eukaryotes.
2. To place emphasis on the quantitative and mechanistic aspects of structure and kinetics in the advanced courses.
3. To introduce students to the literature of biochemistry.
Objectives: Inorganic Chemistry
1. To provide a basis, in terms of atomic and molecular parameters, to describe chemical bonding and structure.
2. To provide an introduction to the techniques and modern physical methods of chemistry required to prepare inorganic compounds and elucidate their structures and properties.
3. To classify chemical reactions either by general categories or specific mechanisms.
4. To furnish an appreciation, using kinetic and thermodynamic principles, for chemical reactivity and its relationship to structure and bonding.
5. To introduce students to the literature of inorganic chemistry.
Objectives: Organic Chemistry
1. To provide students with a simple model for the structure and shape of organic molecules and how these features affect their chemical and physical properties.
2. To provide students with a framework of
reactions, mechanisms, and techniques that will allow them to predict the
chemical behavior of organic molecules and to design and conduct syntheses. As
a necessary prerequisite, students must be provided with a working knowledge of
organic nomenclature.
3. To provide students with the fundamentals of organic structure determination
through spectroscopic techniques.
4. To provide students with an introduction to the applications of organic chemistry to materials science, biology, and environmental technology.
5. To introduce students to the literature of organic chemistry.
Objectives: Physical Chemistry
1. To provide students with a fundamental understanding of the mathematical and physical principles which underlie modern chemistry, and the advanced experimental techniques which quantify physical properties.
2. To provide students with a detailed understanding of the modern microscopic model of the universe.
3. To provide students with an understanding of chemistry as a continuing process of building models, making predictions with the models, and comparing the predictions to experimental observations.
4. The principal topic areas are:
a) Quantum chemistry
b) Thermodynamics
c) Statistical mechanics
d) Spectroscopy
e) Kinetics and molecular dynamics
5. To introduce students to the literature of physical chemistry.
Objectives: Polymer Chemistry
1. To provide students with an overview of the structure and composition of polymers, types of polymerization, and a working knowledge of polymer nomenclature.
2. To provide students with a fundamental understanding of the physical characteristics of polymers (crystallinity, polymer solubility, elasticity, flow behavior, etc.) and methods of polymer characterization.
3. To introduce students to polymer processing techniques (molding, extrusion, calendaring, etc.)
4. To introduce students to the applications of polymers in plastics, fibers, coatings, elastomers, and adhesives.
5. To introduce students to the literature of polymer chemistry.
The Department of Communication provides a range of courses for majors and non-majors in the areas of interpersonal and group communication, public speaking, rhetoric, media and public communication, and speech communication teaching. These courses range from theoretical to applied; in general, courses for non-majors have an applied communication focus, while courses for majors include a stronger theoretical emphasis.
The Department of Communication serves these audiences: non-majors who are required by their school or department guidelines to take one or more courses in the department; students from other departments who minor in media production or communication studies; majors in interpersonal and organizational communication; majors in media and public communication; majors in speech communication teaching; and students completing the master's degree in professional communication.
GOALS
For the Professional Communication Master's Degree
Students successfully completing the Professional Communication Master's Degree will create an individualized curriculum to meet the student's needs in becoming a communication specialist in industrial, service, governmental, and media-related sectors of the economy;
demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to apply research methods relevant to their particular area of study;
demonstrate the integration of their knowledge of communication theory, communication research and applied communication skills. The student typically accomplishes this through a comprehensive exam or a synthesis paper/project;
demonstrate an understanding of the multi-dimensional nature of the discipline;
demonstrate performance
and/or critical competence in communication skills relevant to their area. For
example, competent use of and ability to critically analyze and evaluate
nonverbal, interpersonal, public, organizational, classroom, interviewing,
persuasive, mass communication or telecommunication skills; and
be able to provide oral and written assessments of communication.
For the Media and Public Communication Major
Students successfully completing the major will
understand mass communication theory;
understand the various organizational structures and their components of broadcast radio stations, broadcast television stations, and cable television stations;
understand the technical requirements for broadcast radio, broadcast television, and cable television including equipment requirements and signal considerations;
understand the interrelation between media economics and relevant institutions and agencies;
be skilled in writing and producing radio programming;
be skilled in writing, producing, and directing television and video productions;
be skilled in operating basic broadcast radio equipment; and
be skilled in operating basic broadcast television and video production equipment
For the Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Major
Students successfully completing the major will
understand the elements for effective communication;
understand theories of nonverbal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, rhetoric and/or public communication;
be skilled in interpersonal communication (including interviewing and group);
understand the various forms and methods of public communication;
be able to evaluate interpersonal and public messages; and be able to demonstrate successful communication skills both orally and through writing.
For the Speech Teaching Major
Students successfully completing the speech teaching major will
meet the requirements
for
successfully initiate and complete observational and student teaching
experiences in area high schools;
demonstrate competence in organizational teaching skills. For example, students will be able to create lesson and unit plans for speech courses at the secondary level;
demonstrate knowledge of basic educational practices and theories and how they apply to the speech curriculum. For example, students will understand basic theories of learning (behavioral, social learning) and common teaching methods such as lecturing, small groups, individualized instruction;
demonstrate knowledge of the benefits to be gained by high school students from instruction in speech courses (including benefits from training in public speaking, small group discussion, and interpersonal communication skills);
be skilled, both orally and through writing, at critically analyzing and evaluating communication.
For Non-Majors in Applied Communication Courses
Students successfully completing COM 114, the basic course in the communication fundamentals, will
understand the basic theoretical principles governing human communication, including perception of self, perception of others, and the nature of verbal and nonverbal communication;
understand the nature and importance of self-disclosure, listening, and response skills in human relationships;
understand the fundamental requirements for successful public communication, including audience analysis and topic selection, topic research and organization, and delivery skills;
be able to construct and present public speeches;
understand basic theoretical principles governing group communication, group leadership, and group decision-making;
demonstrate competence in group communication skills and the application of group communication principles to actual group experiences;
be skilled listeners; and
be skilled, both orally and through writing, in critically analyzing and evaluating communication.
Students successfully completing COM 323, Business and Professional Speaking, will
understand the fundamental theoretical principles governing formal and informal communication in organizations;
understand the oral presentation requirements for formal public speaking in business and professional settings;
be able to construct and present oral presentations of an informative or persuasive nature designed for presentation to a business or professional audience;
understand the nature of interviewing in organizations and be able to apply that knowledge to actual interviewing situations;
understand the importance of participation, leadership, and teamwork in group communication to success in modern organizations and be able to apply this knowledge to actual group experiences, and
be skilled, both orally and through writing, at critically analyzing and evaluating communication.
Students successfully completing COM 315, Speech
Communication of Technical Information, will
understand the basic oral communication principles underlying the presentation of information of a practical technical nature;
understand the importance of audio-visual materials to the successful presentation of information of a technical nature;
be able to construct and present oral presentations of an informative or persuasive nature involving the presentation of technical information to business or professional audiences; and
be skilled, both orally and through writing, at critically analyzing and evaluating communication.
Students successfully completing COM 325, Interviewing Principles and Practices, will
understand the theoretical communication principles governing interviewing in a variety of professional settings;
understand the fundamental importance of questions, the variety of questions, and the importance of bias-free questions to the successful conduct of interviews;
be able to apply this knowledge to a variety of types of interviews, including journalistic, employment, health care, survey, counseling, and persuasive; and
be skilled, both orally and through writing, at critically analyzing and evaluating communication.
Students Minoring in Communication Studies will
understand the principles governing human communication in interpersonal, public, group, and business and professional settings;
understand the theories of interpersonal communication and rhetoric;
be able to demonstrate public communication skills, including public speaking, persuasive and informative, and debate;
understand and be able to demonstrate interviewing skills in a variety of professional settings; and
be skilled, both orally and through writing, at critically analyzing and evaluating communication.
Students Minoring in Media Production will
understand the basic principles and theories of mass communication and communication law;
be able to demonstrate production skills in radio and/or television; and
be skilled, both orally and through writing, at critically analyzing and evaluating communication.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS
The Department of English and Linguistics is responsible for writing instruction and general education courses in literature, folklore, and related fields. It offers baccalaureate and master's-level degree programs in English, as well as minors in English, writing, and folklore. It is also responsible for introductory and advanced courses in linguistics and for the minor in linguistics.
GOALS
Writing Program
Upon completion of basic courses in the writing program (ENG W130, W131, W135, W140, W233), students should:
1. Demonstrate critical thinking through the interrelated activities of reading and writing. For example, students might annotate, respond to, and formally evaluate texts and analyze, synthesize, and interpret their writings and those of peers and professionals.
2. Read and write clearly and persuasively in various rhetorical contexts. For example, students might read and write expressive, persuasive, and informative papers for personal, public, and academic audiences using the processes, formats, and styles appropriate for these audiences.
3. Apply methods of inquiry appropriate to various rhetorical contexts so that students move beyond mere reporting of information to make an original contribution to knowledge. For example, students might do primary and secondary research ranging from introspection to the use of public sources.
General Education Courses
Students successfully completing an introductory course in literature should understand
1. the principles and tools of literary analysis
2. the nature of one or more literary genres
3. the ways in which literature reflects and influences cultural and historical issues
4. the humanistic value of a lifetime independent-reading program
Students successfully completing an introductory linguistics course should understand
1. the special properties of language that distinguish it from other forms of communication
2. the role language serves in society
3. the structure of language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax, and be able to solve elementary problems in each of these areas
4. the role of semantics in language
5. the basics of psycholinguistics, including theories of language acquisition and the organization of language in the brain
Students successfully completing an introductory course in folklore should understand
1. the
methods for collecting and preserving folklore
2. the history of folklore as a discipline
3. the major genres of verbal, customary, and material
lore
4. the lore of several important folk traditions
The English Major
All IPFW graduates with a major in English will be able
1. To write critically, precisely, and persuasively, especially about topics relevant to the major field and selected concentration.
2. To communicate knowledge of literary and
linguistic conventions and traditions, especially those of
3. To demonstrate the ability to use research tools and methods appropriate to the major field and selected concentrations.
Additionally, all IPFW graduates with a major in English will possess knowledge and skills appropriate to their selected concentration:
English and Communication Media Concentration graduates will demonstrate particular strengths in
1. Understanding the history and operations of mass media
2. Being able to produce a range of materials for a variety of public audiences
English Language Concentration graduates will demonstrate particular strengths in
1. Understanding the rules of operation and the social connections of natural languages, especially English
2. Knowing the evolution of the English language
3. Using the analytical and descriptive tools of English linguistics
English Literature Concentration graduates will demonstrate particular strengths in
1. Understanding and appreciating
literature in English created during various historical periods
2. Applying the methods of various types of literary criticism
Teacher Certification Concentration graduates will demonstrate particular strengths in
1. Understanding the elements of
literature, language, and communication appropriate for a secondary-school
teacher of English
2. Applying their knowledge of literature, language, and communication to the
teaching of others
Writing Concentration graduates will demonstrate particular strengths in
1. Understanding the principles of
writing and rhetoric
2. Applying writing skills to original works of fiction, nonfiction, and/or poetry
The Graduate Program
Students who complete the Master of Arts in English will be able to
1. Demonstrate the knowledge of two
specific areas of study in English
2. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the diverse scholarly
approaches to major issues in the study of literature, language and
linguistics, or rhetoric/composition/writing.
3. Write professional papers which demonstrate critical and analytical thinking
and other necessary skills for independent research and writing.
Students who complete the Master of Arts for Teachers in English will be able to
1. Demonstrate knowledge of those areas of study in English that are relevant to their development as teachers at the secondary or college level.
2. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the diverse scholarly approaches to major issues in the study of literature, language and linguistics, or rhetoric/composition/writing.
3. Write professional papers which demonstrate critical and analytical thinking and other necessary skills for independent research and writing.
The Department of Geosciences provides lab and non-lab general education courses in the fields of geology, physical geography, and astronomy, and offers a minor in geology, a bachelor of arts degree with a major in geology, and a bachelor of science degree with options in geology and environmental geology.
GOALS
I. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Introductory-level courses (no lab). Students successfully completing an introductory-level, non-lab course in geology, physical geography, or astronomy should:
1. command
a basic core of knowledge appropriate to the discipline and course-level
2. show the ability to correctly evaluate situations
not explicitly covered in course work
3. be able to apply limited, arithmetic solutions to
quantifiable problems
4. be able to read technical information appropriate
to the discipline and course-level
5. understand the value of a lifetime spent observing
the natural world
6. understand the importance of the Earth Sciences in
rendering social, political and personal decisions in a modern society
Introductory-level courses (with lab). Students successfully completing an introductory-level lab course in geology, physical geography, or astronomy should meet the goals listed for non-lab courses and should also:
1. understand
specific practical applications appropriate to the discipline and course-level
2. be able to write technical information appropriate
to the discipline and course-level
II. MINOR IN GEOLOGY
Students successfully completing a minor in geology should:
1. have
acquired a central core of geological knowledge
2. understand aspects of the interconnectedness among
geological subdisciplines
3. be able to apply limited algebraic and other
mathematical solutions to quantifiable problems
4. have the ability to draw limited inferences about
geological phenomena not encountered in course work
5. be able to evaluate simple field problems
6. be able to read and write short technical reports
III. BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH MAJOR IN GEOLOGY
Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Arts with Major in Geology should:
1. have
acquired a central core of geological knowledge
2. understand aspects of the interconnectedness among
geological subdisciplines
3. be able to apply rigorous algebraic solutions to
quantifiable problems
4. have the ability to draw inferences about
geological phenomena not encountered in course work
5. be able to solve fundamental field problems
6. be able to read and write technical papers of
moderate length and complexity
7. bring rigorous thinking evaluation processes to nongeological situations
8. have a broad perspective that places their science
training within the context of the arts, humanities, and social sciences
9. be prepared for employment in technical or nontechnical fields, not necessarily related to geology
IV. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY
Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Science in Geology should:
1. have
acquired a central core of geological knowledge
2. demonstrate an understanding of selected advanced
specialties
(Students completing the environmental geology option should show particular strength in courses appropriate for future work and study in environmental geology, hydrogeology, waste control, and other related disciplines. Students completing the geology option should show particular strength in courses appropriate for future work and study in resource exploration, field geology, structural geology, paleontology, and other related disciplines.)
3. understand
aspects of the interconnectedness among geological subdisciplines
4. have a background that includes a working knowledge
of ancillary sciences, including physics, chemistry, and biology
5. be able to apply rigorous statistical, algebraic,
and calculus-based solutions to quantifiable problems
6. demonstrate an ability to draw inferences about
geological phenomena not encountered in course work
7. be able to solve complex field problems
8. be able to read and write technical papers of
moderate length, and be prepared to write a thesis or other summary of original
ideas
9. be able to bring rigorous thinking and evaluation
processes to nongeological situations
10.be prepared for advanced study in graduate school or for employment in
technical and non- technical fields, possibly as a professional geologist
The Gerontology
Certificate is an 18-credit, interdisciplinary certificate that can be earned
in combination with a degree or as a stand-alone program of study. The goals are:
1. Through an introductory course, to
expose students to the study of gerontology including but not limited to
biological, social, and cultural issues that impact on older adults and those
who work with and care for them.
2. Provide a variety of course options to
meet the needs of different students, and from which each student must select
four different courses. These courses
include the basic study of aging in several disciplines, complementary issues
such as nutrition and medical ethics, and applied courses dealing with the care
of older adults.
3. Provide each student with a practicum
experience in which the student works with older adults in a campus, community,
or agency setting which serves this population.
The History Department teaches students history with special responsibility for the education of history majors and minors, and secondary education social science majors.
GOALS FOR THE B.A. PROGRAM
Students who complete the B.A. degree in history should:
1. possess
broad knowledge and some specialized understanding of the diverse historical
pasts of
2. understand the basic scientific and humanistic methodology of history as an intellectual discipline, including the direct experience of evaluating primary sources and secondary literature;
3. demonstrate the ability to read, analyze, and write about historic topics;
4. recognize historical analyses of human experience as the basic outlook of modern culture; and
5. be equipped to continue historical studies throughout life.
GOALS FOR INTRODUCTORY COURSES
Students who complete an introductory course in history at the 100- or 200-level should learn:
1. the basic narrative of events and their historical context within the temporal and geographical framework of the course; and
2. the relations of the past to the culture and society of today.
GOALS FOR THE A.A. DEGREE IN HISTORY
Students who complete the Associate of Arts degree in history should:
1. have a
basic introductory knowledge of the history of the
2. have a basic understanding of history as a method
of intellectual investigation;
3. appreciate the relationship of the past to the
culture and society of today; and
4. have a foundation for making a decision to continue
toward the B.A. in history.
International Studies Certificate Program
Goals
Upon completion of the Certificate in International Studies, students should:
various means used to promote and maintain normal relations among them.
the individual.
The IPFW Journalism Program prepares students for practical applications of journalistic skills, works with other departments to develop and offer courses which serve a variety of student needs, assists students interested in journalism careers by advising and job referrals, and administers the journalism minor through the School of Arts and Sciences.
To assist those students interested in media careers, the journalism program works with all departments but most closely with those areas with natural ties--the departments of English, communication, and political science. These efforts may be seen by a cooperative internship program with English, two cross-listed courses (public relations and mass communication) and the law course managed by journalism and required for communication majors, and a cross-listed course with political science.
The journalism minor requires a combination of basic skills and courses which offer philosophic and legal underpinnings. Students who complete the minor will have a basic understanding of press history and the constitutional and philosophic concerns central to American journalism; understand the fundamentals of news writing, including Associated Press style; and be able to use basic darkroom and graphic-design techniques.
The Master of Liberal Studies Program provides students with the opportunity to (1) take an individualized program of graduate courses and interdisciplinary core seminars in a variety of disciplines in the Humanities and the Sciences, and (2) identify and explore significant patterns and connections that exist among the diverse disciplines which define current knowledge.
GOALS
The Liberal Studies Program enables students to acquire the following
knowledge and skills in the course of completing three interdisciplinary core
seminars, selected graduate courses in particular disciplines, and either an
advanced seminar (D700) or an independent project (D500):
1. An interdisciplinary
understanding of humanistic and scientific disciplines.
2. Critical and analytical thinking and other necessary skills for independent
research and writing.
3. An understanding and appreciation of approaches to knowledge in the
humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
4. A detailed understanding of topics and issues in particular disciplines as
identified in a student's individualized program.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
To provide and administer a program leading to the Master of Science Degree in Mathematics;
GOALS
1. Students who complete a master of science degree with major in mathematics should understand the fundamental concepts in graduate level algebra and analysis. They should understand the value of mathematical proofs and should be able to do proofs of moderate difficulty.
2. Students who complete a master of science degree with major in mathematics and option in Applied Mathematics/Operations Research should understand, at theoretical and practical levels, a variety of areas of the mathematical sciences that have applications in business and industrial settings.
To provide and administer a program leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics;
GOALS
1. Students who complete the undergraduate mathematics major should be able to reason mathematically and should be good problem solvers. Students should understand the role mathematics has played in solving important problems in a variety of disciplines, e.g. physics, engineering, and business.
2. In addition to 1. above, students who complete the Mathematics option should understand the fundamental concepts in algebra and analysis. They should understand the value of mathematical proofs and should be able to do simple proofs.
3. In addition to 1. above, students who complete the Actuarial Science option should have had sufficient preparation in calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics to pass the preliminary Actuarial Science examinations.
4. In addition to 1. above, students who complete the Statistics option should have mastered the fundamental concepts of statistics up to the level of multiple regression and analysis of variance.
5. In addition to 1. and 2. above, students who complete the Mathematics Teaching option should have the courses and experiences necessary to obtain certification to teach mathematics in the secondary schools.
6. In addition to 1. above, students who complete the Operations Research option should have sufficient mastery of several areas of modern applied mathematics, such as statistics, modeling, and simulation, to be able to use them in making decisions in a business or industrial setting.
7. In addition to 1. above, students who complete the Computing option should have mastered fundamental concepts in important areas of computing such as data structures and numerical analysis.
To serve other departments and programs at IPFW through the creation and teaching of mathematics and statistics courses designed to meet the needs of their students;
GOALS
Students who complete a service course should have mastered the skills and
processes specified by the departments requiring the service course. They
should be mathematically prepared to take courses for which the service course
is a prerequisite.
To teach and support, within resource limitations, developmental mathematics courses created to meet the needs of mathematically underprepared students at IPFW;
GOALS
Students who complete the developmental mathematics courses should obtain the mathematical skills and processes necessary to take college level mathematics courses.
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Department of Modern Foreign Languages
The Department of Modern Foreign
Languages seeks to provide non-majors with cultural knowledge which will enable
them to understand and appreciate the uniqueness of another language group.
This will be achieved by means of a comprehensive program that develops the
basic linguistic skills needed to communicate in everyday situations in the
context of cultural recognition, intrepretation, and
negotiation. Majors will receive a broad foundation in language, literature,
and culture/civilization in preparation for a career or graduate studies within
our disciplines or as a prelude to pursuit of a career in other areas where
proficiency in a foreign language and an international perspective are
important assets.
GOALS
Students who complete a major in
French, German or Spanish will:
1.be able to initiate, sustain and bring to closure
conversations on a wide spectrum of topics limited only by the students'
universe of discourse.
2.be able to write social correspondence and
expository prose on many subjects, as well as cohesive summaries of material
read or heard.
3.be able to read with good comprehension an
extensive variety of texts, both literary and non-literary.
4.be able to comprehend the spoken language on
topics of both personal and public interest.
5.be able to discuss significance of the
geography, history, and political contributions of the target culture.
6.be familiar with major literary works and
figures of the language group they have studied.
7.be able to interpret literary texts
productively using various critical approaches.
8.be able to gather information, using the
library and other appropriate sources such as CD-ROM and the internet, on
topics related to their major.
9.be able to select and organize information
into coherent reports or analytical papers.
Students who complete a major in
French, German, or Spanish with teacher certification will receive pedagogical
and methodological training to provide them with strategies that will enable
them to transmit their knowledge effectively in the classroom.
Students who complete the second
year of our language sequence will understand basic grammatical and syntactic
principles of the language; be able to give and receive information on topics
related to self and the immediate environment as well as handle successfully
basic social situations in a conversational context; be able to read a variety
of non-literary and literary texts for main ideas and some supporting details;
be able to write simple paragraphs and short compositions on familiar topics.
rev. 5/00
MEMO
Native American Studies Certificate Program
To:
Dr. Jeanette Clausen, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
From:
Dr. Lawrence A. Kuznar, Director, Native
American Studies Certificate Program
RE:
DATE:
Dear
Dr. Clausen:
Native American Studies Certificate Program:
The
mission of the Native American Studies Certificate Program is to provide
individuals with a well-rounded exposure to Native American culture, past and
present. A number of faculty
at IPFW in the departments of anthropology, history, English and linguistics,
and fine arts have specialities in Native American
topics. Through the program’s
curriculum, a student will be exposed to four basic dimensions of Native
American life: prehistory, history, ethnography, and arts. This program provides recognition that a
student has gained some understanding of multi-faceted Native American lives. Such understanding would be useful for those
pursuing academic studies of Native Americans as well as those who wish to work
with Native Americans on issues they face today. This program should also
attract the participation of people from the viable Native American community
of
MEMO
Native American
Studies Certificate Program
To:
Dr. Jeanette Clausen, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
From:
Dr. Lawrence A. Kuznar, Director, Native
American Studies Certificate Program
RE:
Program Goals
DATE:
Dear
Dr. Clausen:
Native American Studies Certificate Program: Goals
The
Native American Studies Certificate Program goals are to provide:
1. a forum for
interaction between local Native Americans and IPFW students/faculty in an
academic setting,
2. students with
academic training in four dimensions of Native American life: prehistory, history, ethnography, and arts.
3. an appreciation of
the Native American experience for students who will work among Native
Americans in social work programs, economic development, and in Native American
organizations, and
4. undergraduates in
anthropology, history, folklore and literature, fine arts, sociology, political
science, and majors in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs with a
concentration that better prepares them for graduate study of and fieldwork
among Native Americans.
The Philosophy Department provides education in philosophy for students pursuing academic majors or minors in philosophy, majoring in related or interdisciplinary programs, or seeking philosophy elective courses.
GOALS
Students who successfully complete the B.A. degree in philosophy should:
1. possess general knowledge and critical appreciation of the history of western philosophy;
2. possess detailed knowledge and understanding of substantive traditional and contemporary philosophic issues;
3. understand some of the specific areas, movements, schools, and disciplines of philosophy;
4. demonstrate the ability to apply advanced technical skills of philosophic analysis and formal logic;
5. demonstrate the ability to conduct original scholarship in philosophy, including the ability to pursue in-depth study and to write and communicate effectively on philosophic issues;
6. be prepared to perform successfully in graduate or professional programs in philosophy or related disciplines; and
7. be prepared to continue the study of philosophy throughout life.
Students who successfully complete a minor in philosophy or applied ethics should:
1. possess general knowledge and understanding of major issues, schools, and disciplines in philosophy;
2. demonstrate the ability to write philosophically and logically acceptable research and reaction papers on specific philosophic topics;
3. understand and apply philosophic concepts and the principles of informal and formal logical reasoning;
4. appreciate the relevance of philosophy to other aspects of their study and lives.
Students who successfully complete an introductory course in philosophy at the 100-level should:
1. appreciate
the history of philosophy and its contributions to the growth of knowledge and
human understanding;
2. understand the relevance of philosophic analysis
for contemporary problems and issues;
3. demonstrate the ability to read, analyze, and write
about philosophic topics and issues;
4. demonstrate the ability to apply principles of
philosophic reasoning and logical analysis.
The IPFW Department of Physics serves
GOALS
The Bachelor of Science in Physics program enables the student to:
1. acquire,
apply, and communicate knowledge central to physics
2. gain bachelor-level entry to employment or graduate
schools
3. be able to use the methods of research and of
maintaining currency in physics
The Bachelor of Science in Physics Teaching program enables the student to:
1. acquire,
apply and communicate knowledge central to physics
2. be qualified to teach physics effectively in
3. be able to maintain currency in physics
The courses taught for science and technology majors by the department enable those students to:
1. acquire an understanding of the fundamental introductory concepts and principles of physics and be able to explain how those concepts and principles apply to the solution of basic qualitative problems related to their chosen field and to the physical world around them
2. be able to combine mathematics with the principles of physics in solving basic quantitative problems related to their chosen field and to the physical world around them
The general education courses taught for non-science majors by the department enable those students to:
1. acquire a qualitative understanding of the fundamental introductory concepts and principles of physics and be able to communicate that knowledge.
2. be able to use sound scientific reasoning in applying the above concepts and principles to the qualitative explanation and prediction of physical phenomena occurring in the world around them
3. be able to distinguish meaningful from meaningless or mistaken physical ideas
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
The Political Science Department offers both associate
and bachelor's degree programs in political science and a bachelor's degree
program in economics in cooperation with the Department of Economics in the
GOALS
Students who complete the B.A. in Political Science will
be prepared
1. For employment in
related areas, such as government service and teaching
2. For graduate
study in political science or law, among other options
3. For employment in other professions which require an
understanding of political relations and problem solving
4. To
demonstrate in-depth knowledge and application of political science skills (see
Course Goals and Course Objectives below)
Course Goals and Objectives
The overall goal in all courses
is to educate students about political processes and increase understanding of
these processes.
A. Provide basic and comprehensive summaries of the fields of
1. American Politics and
Government (Y103)
2. Political Theory (Y105)
3. Comparative Politics
(Y107)
4. International Relations
(Y109)
5. Law (Y211)
Students completing courses in this category will understand
the nature of government and law and the variety of forms they assume as well
as the dynamics of different political systems.
They will be acquainted with the concepts used in political analysis and
the general character of political philosophy.
B. Deal with special topics in politics
1. women
in politics/law/public policy (Y200, Y401)
2. the
media and politics (Y200, Y401)
3. recent
political trends in political campaigning (Y200)
4. the
process of grant-writing for public agencies (Y200)
5. current
events and developments in the Balkans,
These courses treat specific topics in politics in depth. Extensive analysis provides students with a
thorough knowledge of the topic and an introduction to political research
methods.
C. Offer detailed and specific information regarding the fields
listed in A. (300-400 level)
Upper-division courses are detailed, specific and
methodologically sophisticated. Students
in these courses will be able to place the deeper knowledge they receive about
a particular region, institution, or process within the larger framework of the
discipline.
D. Develop skills necessary for the practice of political science
(required for majors)
1. Y205 Elements of
Political Analysis, the departmental writing course
2. Y395
Quantitative Political Analysis, an introduction to the methods and statistics
used in political inquiry
Political Science majors will know the scope and methods of
Political Science and possess appropriate writing skills for research and
debate in the field; they will understand and be able to employ the measures of
central tendency and dispersion, probability, sampling, statistical inference
and hypothesis testing, measures of association, analysis of variance, and
regression after taking these courses.
E. Require students to make practical application of what they have
learned in non-academic settings
1. Y398 Internship in Urban
Institutions
2. Y482 Practicum
In practicum and internship courses the experience of using
information and techniques learned in academic courses prepares students for
work in their profession. They will
analyze the organization in which they work, its policies and functions, and
evaluate its performance.
F. Constitute a capstone for the student's education in Political
Science (Y490 Senior Seminar in Political Science) (required for majors)
The Senior Seminar, the department's capstone course, requires
students to integrate all aspects of their training as political scientists:
writing, research, analysis, and evaluation.
The research project completed in this course and the critical
evaluation of the work of other students by each student replicates the work
done by political scientists in both academic and non-academic venues.
In addition to the particular
goals pursued in the different categories of courses that comprise the mission
of the department, students become aware of the importance of individual
participation in political processes.
These courses may be used by
students for earning a B.A. degree in Political Science, satisfying, in part,
the distribution requirement in the
Students who complete the A.A. in Political Science will
1. Have
a basic knowledge of political institutions, processes, and theories and be
aware of the methods of political inquiry and analysis.
2. Will
be able to make informed decisions regarding additional work in political
science and career opportunities in the discipline.
Students who
complete the B.A. in Economics will be prepared to
1. Apply
concepts, principles, and techniques of economics and financial analysis to
decision-making, including issues of economic and public policy, both domestic
and global;
2. Effectively
communicate economic and financial issues with specialists and non-specialists;
and
3. Access
the information necessary for remaining current and for conducting research in
economics.
Approved:
June 1999
GOALS FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
1. Students will have a basic knowledge of political institutions, processes, and theories. They will be aware of the methods of political inquiry and analysis.
2. Students will be able to make informed decisions regarding additional work in political science and career opportunities in the discipline.
The Department of Economics in the
Students in the B.A. in Economics will achieve cognitive and affective mastery of economics and statistics necessary for further academic success and for careers in business, law, social work, and many other professional disciplines.
Specifically, graduates of the program will
1. apply concepts, principles, and techniques of economics and financial analysis to decision-making, including issues of economic and public policy, both domestic and global;
2. effectively communicate economic and financial issues with specialists and non-specialists; and
3. access the information necessary for remaining current and for conducting research in economics.
February, 1999
Department of Psychology
Approved
Mission
The
Department of Psychology is responsible for offering courses leading to the A.A
and B.A. degrees in psychology to students at IPFW, and for offering courses
for the minor in psychology. It is also
responsible for offering service courses in psychology for students majoring in
other disciplines. As part of its
mission, the department offers undergraduate majors and other interested
students the opportunity to engage in psychological research under the guidance
of a faculty member.
Goals
A.A. in
Psychology
The
psychology department curriculum leading to the A.A degree in psychology will
meet the following goals:
1. To provide students with basic knowledge in
introductory, child, social, and abnormal psychology.
2. To
assist students in making a decision as to whether they wish to obtain a BA
degree in psychology.