Catalog: Albion College Departments and Courses Catalog | |
| to participate in off-campus study programs, pursuing internships in Chicago, ... | |
| and sociology, following the programs of study outlined below: Anthropology ... , but some students may find that their academic needs are best met by a major that ... | |
| Art and Art History Faculty Bille Wickre, chair and associate professor. B.S., 1977, Dakota State University; M.A., 1984, University of Iowa; Ph.D., 1993, University of Michigan. Appointed 1992. Anne H. Barber, visiting assistant professor. B.A., 1994, University of Minnesota, Morris; M.F.A., 2004, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Appointed 2005. Lynne Chytilo, professor. B.F.A., 1978, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., 1980, Purdue University; M.F.A., 1984, University of Wisconsin. Appointed 1984. Douglas Goering, professor. B.F.A., 1974, M.F.A., 1976, University of Michigan. ... | |
| often participate in off-campus programs such as the New York Arts Program, in ... internships and international study programs offer excellent opportunities for art ... | |
| , teaching and many areas of research (academic, governmental, industrial, medical, etc ... nationally competitive summer research programs at major universities and research ... | |
| and students in approved off-campus programs. Information on Minors The minor in ... | |
| Five units in biology, including the following: Biology 195 Four of the following, including: At least two from 215, 216, 225, 227 At least one from 206, 210 (requires Chemistry 121 as prerequisite or co- requisite), 237, 365, 368 (365 and 368 require Biology 210 as prerequisite) Requirements for Major With Secondary Education Certification Eight units in biology, including the following: 195, 210; one unit (200-level or above) "animal" course; one unit (200-level or above) "plant" course. Of the latter two courses, one must be in the "field work" category. In addition, one unit in the major ... | |
| other professions through a number of programs including the Philadelphia Center and ... are arranged by the staff of the GLCA programs in these cities and require faculty ... | |
| . During its vigorous growth as an academic discipline, computer science has worked ... | |
| Economics and Management Faculty Daniel S. Christiansen, chair and professor. B.A., 1969, Willamette University; M.A., 1971, Ph.D., 1975, Stanford University. Appointed 1981. John B. Bedient, associate professor. B.A., 1975, Alma College; M.B.A., 1978, Indiana University; C.P.A., 1977. Appointed 1985. Michael L. Frandsen, assistant professor. B.S., 1983, M.B.A., 1990, Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., 2003, University of Texas, Austin. Appointed 2004. Jahn K. Hakes, assistant professor. B.A., 1991, University of Florida; M.A., 1993, Ph.D., 1996, Duke University. Appointed 2005. Jon ... | |
| in approved off-campus study programs. For a list of approved programs, ... consult with the Off-Campus Programs Office. Information on Minors The ... | |
| The Education Department is the academic unit housing the faculty and courses ... on the Institute may be found in the Academic Programs section. Albion College's ... later than January 15 of the preceding academic year. Student teaching is a capstone ... camp, and community and regional programs focused on youth such as Foreign ... | |
| program for certification during the academic year 2004-05 had a 100 percent passing ... on the basis of six semester hours of academic credit from an approved teacher ... -approved professional development programs or activities that will award credits ... under this catalog. Albion offers programs leading to Michigan certification at ... under this catalog. Albion offers programs leading to Michigan certification at ... | |
| Special Features Albion's off-campus programs in Argentina,Austria, Chile, Costa Rica ... . Other international off-campus programs are available to students as well (e.g ... | |
| House Residency and Participation in Programs (1/4) Fall, Spring Includes residency ... and active participation in weekly programs in the students respective language ... | |
| Up to one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward a minor. Courses required for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade. Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester. Requirements for Major With Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Education Certification A minimum of eight units at the 201 level or above, including one unit from 303-315, one unit from 351-365 (the latter completed after off-campus study in a French-speaking program) and a one-quarter-unit senior seminar. (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Foreign Languages ... | |
| 398 Practicum (1/2) Fall, Spring Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Experience in teaching French in the classroom or with individual students under the supervision of an instructor. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff. 400 Senior Seminar (1/4) Prerequisite: Declared French major or minor. Students will reflect on lessons learned in the French program, identify competencies they have deveolped in French and in other areas of study, understand the importance of these competencies in today's world, and leave Albion more confident in their preparedness to enter the next stage of ... | |
| Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the eight-unit requirement beginning at the 300-level. These students do not receive credit for 201 or 202. Up to one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward a major. Foreign Languages 345. Courses required for the major must be taken for a numerical grade. Study abroad in an approved off-campus program. Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester. Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification. Requirements for Major and Minor With Secondary Education ... | |
| 344 German Prose (1) Spring or Fall Expected level of proficiency: German 315. Representative prose works from major literary periods. Conducted in German. Staff. 346 German Drama (1) Spring or Fall Expected level of proficiency: German 315 or equivalent. Readings in German drama. Conducted in German. Staff. 350 German Women Writers from Past to Present (1) Fall, Spring Expected level of proficiency: German 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Introduces some of the most influential and interesting women writers and poets from Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Focuses on the ... | |
| Requirements for Major With Elementary Education Certification A minimum of eight units at the 201 level or above, including Spanish 301, 305 or 306 or 307, and at least one unit from 350 through 402. Courses taken abroad may fulfill part of these requirements. (See detailed description of requirements for major at beginning of Foreign Languages section.) It is recommended that at least one Spanish course be taken at Albion College after completion of off-campus study. Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning ... | |
| students returning from study abroad programs and from those planning on going abroad ... | |
| , internship or work experiences, academic year directed studies, completion of ... | |
| databases and the World Wide Web. These programs introduce appropriate reference tools ... | |
| offered each year. Students planning an academic program that includes a mathematics ... | |
| Prerequisite: Three years of college-preparatory mathematics (or its equivalent). Priority given to students in the elementary education program. An investigation of mathematics (arithmetic, geometry, algebra, problem solving) for elementary school teachers. Topics are selected from: sets, relations and functions; numeration systems; whole numbers and their operations; number theory; rational numbers and fractions; decimals and real numbers; geometry and measurement; and probability and statistics. Emphasizes doing mathematics, using manipulatives, and developing intuition and problem-solving ... | |
| First-order differential equations and numerical algorithms of Euler and Runge-Kutta. Linear algebraic systems, Gaussian elimination, rowechelon form matrix algebra, inverses and determinants. Vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence, bases, span, dimension, linear mappings and function spaces. Second and higher-order linear differential equations. Eigenvectors, eigenvalues and spectral decomposition methods. First-order linear differential systems, including solutions methods using matrix exponentials. Applications focus on problems in physics, chemistry, biology, economics and engineering. ... | |
| with music education emphasis. These programs are listed below with an explanation of ... | |
| Career Opportunities Career possibilities for Albion music graduates include public and private school teaching, private teaching, music management, church music and professional performance. Many of our music graduates elect to attend graduate school to further prepare themselves for their chosen careers. Special Features Interested students may take advantage of off-campus study and apprenticeships made available through the GLCA in New York and Philadelphia. The department also has internships at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Midwest Opera Co. ... | |
| year, students' performance level and academic progress toward the major will be ... year, students' performance level and academic progress toward the major will be ... | |
| public school instrumental music programs, K-12. Alternate years--offered 2007-08 ... | |
| 325 Teaching of Music in the Elementary School (1) Spring Prerequisite: Music 230. Designed to give the student a knowledge of a well-rounded music program for the elementary grades. Creative experiences, demonstrations and practical work in performing and listening are stressed. Lecture and laboratory. Alternate years--offered 2006-07. Staff. 328 Teaching of Choral Music in the Secondary School (1) Fall Prerequisite: Music 230; Music 330 is strongly recommended. An introduction to all aspects of the music program for the secondary school and the techniques for administering the program. ... | |
| intellectual one. The instructional programs are designed with three major ... lab assistants and in city recreation programs, intramurals, nursing homes, hospitals, ... | |
| of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). As graduates of a CAAHEP- ... | |
| 2.7, (2) have no course work below 2.0, (3) pass a pre-participation physical examination, (4) submit a copy of their health insurance information, (5) satisfy the technical standards, (6) have an up-to-date hepatitis B vaccination or signed waiver, and (7) have an up-to-date tuberculosis screening. The conditional admission status is lifted after the student passes Physical Education 233 with a minimum grade of 2.7. To maintain active status in the Athletic Training Education Program, students must: (1) achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 in Physical Education 213, 233, ... | |
| individualized exercise and activity programs. Lecture and laboratory. Staff. 203 ... into teaching and administering aquatic programs, and community swimming programs. The ... | |
| . Staff. 301 Planning School Health Programs (1)Spring Provides an understanding of ... of coordinated school health programs. Develops competencies in assessing, ... planning and evaluating health programs in school, as well as skills related to ... and conducting physical education programs at the elementary level. Covers the ... | |
| Johnson. 390 Curricula in Secondary Health Instruction (1/2) Spring Identifies the parts and procedures of the "Michigan Model" applied to teaching secondary school health education and covers the varying aspects of what establishes healthy living. Includes identification of poor health practices, promotion of healthy lifestyle choices through modeling good health practices, sensitive issues of health and current issues which affect healthful living. Staff. 391, 392 Internship (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring Prerequisite: Permission of department. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff. 395 Secondary ... | |
| have participated in summer research programs at the University of Michigan, Michigan ... participation in other off-campus study programs as well. An active Society of Physics ... | |
| Five and one-quarter units in physics, including 167, 168, 169, 191, 242 and one of the following: 245, 308, 321, 322, 325, 336, 384, 387. Four cognate courses: Mathematics 141, 143, 219, 245. Students pursuing the mathematics/physics interdepartmental major may not count those courses toward the physics minor. Requirements for Combined Engineering Program A minimum of four units toward a major and at least four units of physics, five units of mathematics, one unit of chemistry as well as one unit of computing. Additional chemistry courses are required for chemical engineering. The specific ... | |
| and symbolic mathematics computer programs. Topics include numerical and power ... | |
| and students in approved off-campus programs. Exceptions are at the discretion of the ... | |
| No more than one unit of 391, 392 may be counted toward a major. All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade except 391 and 392. In order for a course to count for the political science major, the student must earn at least a 2.0 in the course. Political science majors are strongly encouraged to achieve basic competency in statistics (Mathematics 109 or Mathematics 210 are appropriate) and at least one foreign language. Note: Freshmen may enroll in 300-level courses only with permission of the instructor. Requirements for Minor Six units in political science, including: 101, ... | |
| Psychology Faculty W. Jeffrey Wilson, chair and professor. B.A., 1977, Haverford College; M.A., 1978, Ph.D., 1983, University of California, Los Angeles. Appointed 1999. Andrew N. Christopher, associate professor. B.B.A., 1992, Stetson University; M.B.A., 1994, Southern Methodist University; M.S., 1996, Ph.D., 1999, University of Florida. Appointed 2001. Holger B. Elischberger, assistant professor. B.A., 1993, M.A., 1998, University of Würzburg; Ph.D., 2004, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Appointed 2005. Ned S. Garvin, professor. B.A., 1970, University of Colorado; M.A., 1972, ... | |
| . Since we are concerned with the academic study of religion, our department does ... , theological seminaries or graduate programs. The religious studies faculty works ... | |
| Graduate programs in religious studies lead to M.A., Ph.D ... . There are also dual competency programs that link the study of religion to the ... | |
| A. Ward, professor, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty. B.A ... participation in the department's programs. Four major theatre productions, two ... | |
| "revisioning" of the traditional academic curriculum. Issues--education, images ... | |
| section in this catalog under Academic Programs. Specific course descriptions of ... are available from the respective academic departments in which they are offered ... | |
| Through the cooperation of several academic departments at Albion College, majors ... and public policy. Faculty for the programs are drawn from the departments ... consulting or to enroll in graduate programs in economics, business, operations ... | |
| developed for students with superior academic promise who wish to enhance their ... academic experience through participation in the ... of the Honors Institute appears in the Academic Programs section of this catalog. The ... Institute Core Requirement In the Academic Programs section of this catalog, the ... | |
