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ECKERD COLLEGE
BASIC COMMITMENTS
This catalog is designed to give a comprehensive
picture of Eckerd College. We are proud of what
we have achieved, and welcome the reader to join
us in an exciting and continuing educational
adventure. As you read this document, you should
be aware of certain basic commitments that have
guided the colleges history and planning. These
commitments and the efforts to achieve them
have enabled Eckerd College to be distinctive
among the 3,000 colleges and universities in the
United States.
THE COMMITMENT TO
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
The primary purpose of the educational program
is to foster the personal development of each
student. We seek to prepare students for the basic
responsibilities of life, especially for competent,
humane leadership and service. We are vitally
concerned with the development of whole persons
and therefore encourage the intellectual, spiritual,
cultural, social, emotional and physical growth
of each student. Wh
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THE ECKERD COLLEGE
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Eckerd College Alumni Association (ECAA)
has as its dual mission to provide support and
services for the alumni of Eckerd College and to
support Eckerd College in its mission to provide
the best possible educational experiences to the
students of today and tomorrow. To this end, the
ECAA is involved with communications, events,
and annual fund support through a variety of
programs that range from regular publications,
special events, and a network of chapters and
clubs, to cooperative programming with Academics, Admissions, Career Resources, the Eckerd
College Organization of Students, International
Education, and Student Affairs. Offering a
platform for a life-long relationship with Eckerd
College, the ECAAs activities are directed by a
24-member board of directors and are supported
by the professional staff of the Office of Alumni
Relations. Inquiries should be addressed to
Director, Alumni Relations, Eckerd College,
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Anthropology
AN 260S
Cultural Environment of
International Business
(Cross-listed with AN 260S). Challenge of conducting business operations successfully in a cultural
environment distinct from ones own.
AN 261S International Management
(Cross-listed with IB 261S). The entire range of
management is explored from analysis, planning,
implementation and control of a business
organizations world-wide operations. Compare
management practices in the Americas, Asia,
Europe, Africa, and Middle East.
AN 262E Environment, Population Culture
(Cross-listed with IB 262E). Long-range view of
population growth and technology, prime movers of
cultural evolution, from prehistoric times to present.
AN 282G East Asian Area Studies
Examination of the more enduring features of China
and Japan, through art, architecture, literature,
customs, religious beliefs and intellectual traditions.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
AN 283G Southeast Asian Area Studies
Exploration of the dive
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Computer Science
CS 321 Software Engineering
Properties of software systems; software system design
and development principles; specifications; models;
software tools, monitoring methods; group programming project for a large software system.
Prerequisite: CS 221N.
CS 330 Analysis of Algorithms
Theoretical and mathematical basis of algorithm
design and analysis. Prerequisites: CS 301, CS 221N
and MA 143 or permission of instructor.
CS 341 Numerical Analysis
(Cross listed with MA 341) Methods for solving an
equation or systems of equations. Interpolating
polynomials, numerical integration and differentiation, numerical solutions of ordinary and partial
differential equations, boundary value problems.
Prerequisite: MA 233M or permission of instructor.
CS 350 Graphical User Interface Design
Analysis and design of user interface features
including screen configuration and software
communication mechanisms such as menus,
dialog boxes, toolbars and error messaging.
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Honors Program
HI 349G Native American Thought
(Cross-listed with PL 349G) This course focuses on
the nature of Native American thought; explores the
differing assumptions, methods, and teachings
connected with the pursuit of wisdom, with special
attention to metaphysics and ethics.
HI 353E Environmental History
The role and place of nature in human life, and the
interactions that societies in the past have had with
the environment. Concentrates on the U.S., but
provides methodological approaches to the
broader field.
HI 354E Environmental History Europe
Covers the environmental history of Europe between
1850 and the present. In addition to industrialization, urbanization, and globalization, the course also
investigates how particular intellectuals, movements,
and ideologies conceptualized and interacted with
the natural world.
HI 363H The Renaissance
A chronological study of the development of
Renaissance humanism in Italy from its origins in
14th century Flo
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Management
In addition to these liberal arts-related competencies, students in the management major also develop
the following management competencies which
build upon the general education program:
l management under uncertain conditions
including policy determination at the senior
management level.
l knowledge of the economics of the organization
and of the larger environment within which the
organization operates.
l knowledge of the ethical issues and social and
political influences on organizations.
l concepts of accounting, quantitative methods,
and management information systems including
computer applications.
l knowledge of organizational behavior and
interpersonal communications.
The course sequence for a major in management
is as follows:
Freshmen
MN 110S Principles of Management and
Leadership
MN 272S Management Information Systems
MN 271S Principles of Accounting
Sophomores
EC 281S Microeconomics
EC 282S Macroeconomics (Micro and Macro
may be
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Physics
PH 217N Evolving World-View of Science
What is it that distinguishes science as an investigatory tool, and gives it such power? How does the
universe as presented by modern science compare
with religious and philosophical ideas? In this course
we will trace the development of scientific
understanding.
PH 241N Fundamental Physics I
Linear, rotational, and oscillatory motion. Force,
work, and energy. Corequisite: MA 131M. Calculusbased with laboratory.
PH 242 Fundamental Physics II
Thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics.
Calculus-based, with laboratory. Prerequisite:
PH 241N and MA 131M.
PH 243 Modern Physics
Introduction to quantum mechanics, with elementary applications in atoms, molecules, and solids.
Prerequisite: PH 242.
PH 244 Electronics Laboratory
First principles of analog and digital electronic
circuit theory, basic operation of electronic circuits,
instruments, utilizing modern electronic technique
and instrumentation. Prerequisite:
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Statistics
SP 308H Spanish Literature/Film Themes
Overview of the historical causes of the Spanish
Civil War and in-depth study of key works of
literature and film that address this important
historical period. Prerequisite: SP 205.
SP 309H Film Literature: Hispanics Abroad
Selected films and narrative works of fiction and
non-fiction explore and highlight contrasting aspects
of Anglo and Hispanic cultures. Development of
cultural awareness through the analysis of the
general principles that guide the students own
culture. Prerequisite: Advanced proficiency.
Anyone of SP 301H, 306H, 307H or permission by
the instructor.
SP 310H Real/Surreal: Lorca, Bu uel, Dali
A study of how these artists contributed to the
twentieth century cultural renaissance in Spain.
In-depth analysis of selected plays, poems, films, and
works of art. Taught in conjunction with staff of the
Salvador Dali Museum. Prerequisite: SP 205.
SP 311H Poetry Across the Centuries
Comprehensive (Sp
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charges for the Program for Experienced Learners
are considerably lower than those for the residential
program, the endowed scholarship funds are
awarded only to students in the residential
program except as otherwise noted.
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are awarded through the regular
scholarship and financial aid procedures at the
college and do not require separate applications.
CHURCH AND CAMPUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Church and Campus Scholarships are a
recognition of merit for new Presbyterian students
each year who have been recommended by their
pastor and possess traits of character, leadership and
academic ability which in the pastors opinion
demonstrate the promise to become outstanding
Christian citizens, either as lay persons or ministers.
Students recommended by their pastor who become
recipients of a Church and Campus Scholarship will
receive a grant up to $7,000 to be used during the
freshman year and renewable annually on the basis
of demon
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Ellen Graham
Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Tufts University, 1976
M.A., University of Utah, 1995
Sandra A. Harris
Professor of Human Development
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Virginia
Commonwealth University
Nancy G. Janus
Associate Professor of Human
Development
B.A., Wells College
M.Ed., University of Hartford
Ed.D., University of Massachusetts
Brian Ransom
Associate Professor of Visual Arts
B.F.A., New York State College of
Ceramics
M.A., University of Tulsa
M.F.A., Claremont Graduate School
April Schwarzmueller
Assistant Professor of Human
Development
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Marion Smith
Professor of Music
B. Mus., Xavier College
M.A., Washington State University
Ph.D., Washington University,
St. Louis
Claire A. Stiles
Professor of Human Development
B.S., Rutgers University
M.A., Southwest Texas State
University
Ph.D., University of Florida
Cynthia Totten
Professor of Theatre
B.A., M.A., Northwestern State
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