May 19, 2024  
Undergraduate Studies 2023-2024 
    
Undergraduate Studies 2023-2024

Course Descriptions


 

English

  
  • ENG 380 - Tutoring: One-to-One

    (2)
    Examines theory and practice in learning and reading/writing processes. Concurrent supervised tutoring experience.

    Writing and Rhetoric course
  
  • ENG 404 - History of the English Language

    (4)
    Introduces linguistics and evolution of English from its Indo-European roots. Focuses on phonetic, grammatical and semantic changes in English and analyzes texts in Old, Middle and Modern English. Cross-listed as: LIN 404  

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 202 , ENG 203  
    Writing and Rhetoric course
  
  • ENG 419 - Advanced Studies in Creative Writing

    (4)
    Provides personal direction and group critique of substantial individual writing project in any genre. Proposals for projects are submitted in the fall, two weeks prior to registration, for spring courses. Students assist in teaching ENG 212 Introduction to Creative Writing .

    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate 300-level course(s), senior standing and permission of instructor.
    Writing and Rhetoric course or Senior Capstone course. May not count towards both.
  
  • ENG 420 - Literary Criticism

    (4)
    Examines theories and applies literary criticism through works of poetry, fiction and drama.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 202 , ENG 203 , and completion of at least four literature courses from the major curriculum - at least one at the 300 level.
    Representational Ethics course
  
  • ENG 425 - Internship

    (2-4)
    Supervised learning experience combining on-the-job work experience and related academic study in appropriate professional setting for elective credit only. Must be prearranged with supervisor and approved in advance by the Registrar’s Office.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior class standing, previous coursework in field of interest and minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
  
  • ENG 440 - The Literary Journal

    (4)
    Focuses on production of literary journal. Students receive hands-on training from initial manuscript selection to design and layout of online journal, and evaluate manuscripts submitted for the Princemere Poetry Prize. Discussion and selected readings center on theories of editing and impact of literary journals on American letters.

    Prerequisite(s): English major or minor and ENG 212 ; or ENG 210  and declared Professional Writing minor. 
    Writing and Rhetoric course
  
  • ENG 491 - Senior Seminar in Literary Studies

    (4)
    Studies authors and texts in literature with in-depth historical and critical treatment. Includes reflection on methodology and practical aspects of integration of literary studies and Christian faith. Research, major paper and presentation required.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 202 , ENG 203  
    Senior Capstone course

Environmental Science and Sustainability

  
  • ESS 100 - First-Year Seminar

    (1)
    Students will explore the spectrum of subjects relevant to first-year entering students in the biological, biochemical, environmental, and health sciences, including establishing community, developing effective study habits, and exploring the breadth of study available in these areas at Gordon College.    Cross-listed as: BIO 100 HSC 100   Offered fall semester, 1st quad.

    Prerequisite(s): First-semester environment and sustainability students only.
  
  • ESS 205 - Introduction to Sustainability

    (2)
    Course pending

  
  • ESS 222 - Environmental Science

    (4)
    In-depth study of environment and human interaction with it. Major topics include the science of ecosystems, ecosystem functioning, human effects on the world, stewardship ethics and sustainability. Cross-listed as: BIO 222  

  
  • ESS 255 - Science and Faith

    (2)
    Explores topics of the Christian faith as they relate to the biological, biochemical, and environmental sciences, including origins, ethics, age of the earth, and biotechnology.  Cross-listed as: BIO 255  

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 107  
  
  • ESS 260 - Introduction to Scientific Research

    (2)
    Emphasizes skills necessary to become working scientist and sets stage for upper-level major courses. Meets once per week.  Cross-listed as: BIO 260 HSC 260   (Offered fall and spring each year.)

  
  • ESS 307 - Controversial Issues in Environmental Science

    (2)
    Explores controversial issues in environmental science that are relevant politically, socially, and scientifically. Topics range from major conceptual ideas (nature valuation, reintroduction of extinct species) to merits of specific possible approaches (banning plastic bags to protect the environment) through class discussion from multiple perspectives.  Cross-listed as: BIO 307   Offered spring semester.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 222  or ESS 222 , or BIO 107  AND BIO 108  
  
  • ESS 371 - Selected Topics in Environmental Science & Sustainability

    (Variable)
    Explores topic not regularly offered. Designated as repeated for credit; students may enroll more than once if topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): Set by instructor.
  
  • ESS 381 - Independent Study

    (1-4)
    Independent course in topic not available in existing curriculum; provides curricular enrichment. Limited availability subject to faculty workload. May require lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s):  Minimum cumulative average of 2.75, adequate background to support topic, permission of instructor, advisor, department chair and registrar.
  
  • ESS 425 - Internship

    (Variable)
    Supervised internship off campus combining on-the-job work experience with related academic study. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor and Registrar’s Office.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
  
  • ESS 471 - Research I

    (Variable)
    Opportunity for upper-class biology majors to pursue specific problem. Involves participation in ongoing research of department staff or problem outlined by student before course begins. Maximum two terms. (Variable credit with maximum of 4 credits per term.)

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • ESS 472 - Research II

    (Variable)
    Opportunity for upper-class ESS majors to pursue specific problem. Involves participation in ongoing research of department staff or problem outlined by student before course begins. Maximum two terms. (Variable credit with maximum of 4 credits per term.)

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • ESS 491 - Senior Seminar

    (2)
    Capstone course explores spectrum of subjects relevant to modern biological enterprise including bioethical, environmental and origins issues. Students prepare and present topical paper reviewing current literature on relevant subject and prepare résumé for career planning purposes. Cross-listed as: BIO 491 HSC 491   (Offered fall and spring each year.)


Environmental Studies

  
  • EVS 371-373 - Topics in Environmental Science

    (Variable)
    Gordon College awards credit for Gordon students taking courses at Au Sable Institute. Gordon is one of the charter members of Au Sable Institute, an environmental science program that teaches field courses for a variety of Christian liberal arts colleges. Campuses are located in Michigan and Washington state, with additional courses offered in India and Costa Rica. Au Sable students can get certificates as naturalists or as land, water, or environmental resources analysts. Offerings may vary annually. Course information is available on the Au Sable website at www.ausable.org. Please refer to the course subtitle when searching for course descriptions as Gordon College uses the prefix EVS to denote courses taken at Au Sable.


French

  
  • FRE 101 - Beginning French I

    (4)
    Introduction to French language and Francophone cultures with practice in four skills associated with language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. FRE101 conducted primarily in French.

    Fulfills common core requirement.
  
  • FRE 102 - Beginning French II

    (4)
    Introduction to French language and Francophone cultures with practice in four skills associated with language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. FRE102 conducted in French. Language placement score required.

    Prerequisite(s): FRE 101  
  
  • FRE 201 - Intermediate French I

    (4)
    Continued practice in French language and study of Francophone cultures through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Conducted in French.

    Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 , placement score or equivalent.
  
  • FRE 202 - Intermediate French II

    (4)
    Continued practice in French language and study of Francophone cultures through listening, speaking, reading and writing.

    Prerequisite(s): FRE 201 , placement score or permission of instructor.
  
  • FRE 313 - Advanced French Writing

    (4)
    Focus on idiomatic expressions and style needed for various kinds of writing. Conducted in French. (Every third year)

    Prerequisite(s): FRE 202 , placement score or equivalent.
  
  • FRE 360 - French History, Culture and Civilization

    (4)
    Surveys geography, history, fine arts, religious makeup, economics and demographics of France. Conducted in French. (Every third year)

    Prerequisite(s): FRE 202 , placement score or equivalent.
  
  • FRE 365 - Caribbean Studies

    (4)
    Studies Francophone Caribbean contemporary literature and culture through fiction, film and current events. Explores themes conveyed by various works as well as notions and theories of négritude, antillanité, créolité and postcolonialism. Focus on Martinique, Guadeloupe and Haiti; geography, history, and portrayal of culture and identity. Develops oral communication, writing and higher-thinking skills in French. (Every third year)

  
  • FRE 371 - Selected Topics

    (Variable)
    Explores pertinent literary, linguistic or cultural topic not specifically covered elsewhere in curriculum. Designated as repeatable; students may enroll more than once if topic changes. (Every third year)

    Prerequisite(s): Set by instructor.
  
  • FRE 376 - French Literature I

    (4)
    Study of early masterpieces of French literature in historical and cultural settings. Conducted in French. (Every third year)

  
  • FRE 378 - French Literature II

    (4)
    Study of modern French literature in historical and cultural settings. Conducted in French. (Every third year)

  
  • FRE 425 - Internship in French Conversation and Culture

    (4)
    Supervised experience in French-speaking environment; individualized syllabus for each student combining on-the-job work experience with related academic study.

    Prerequisite(s): 2.00 cumulative GPA and approval by Registrar’s Office.
  
  • FRE 491 - Seminar in Quebec Studies I

    (2)
    In-depth study of chosen area of politics, literature and culture in Francophone Canada. Conducted in French. Repeatable for credit if topic is different. (Every third year)

  
  • FRE 492 - Seminar in Quebec Studies II

    (2)
    In-depth study of chosen area of politics, literature and culture in Francophone Canada. Conducted in French. Repeatable for credit if topic is different. (Every third year)

  
  • FRE 493 - Seminar in African Studies I

    (2)
    In-depth study of chosen areas of politics, literature and culture in Francophone Africa. Conducted in French. Designated as repeatable for credit if topic is different.  (Every third year)

  
  • FRE 494 - Seminar in African Studies II

    (2)
    In-depth study of chosen areas of politics, literature and culture in Francophone Africa. Conducted in French. Designated as repeatable for credit if topic is different. (Every third year)


General Studies

  
  • GEN 110 - Information is the New Oil: Introduction to Information Literacy

    (2)
    A theoretical and practical course offering students a framework for how information and knowledge is produced in society and organized by libraries and indexing systems. Designed to give students critical thinking abilities and skills needed to access and use information resources found in libraries and on the Internet. Students will develop strategies for finding, evaluating, synthesizing, and managing information by using the Jenks Library. (Formerly NON110).

  
  • GEN 120 - Gordon After Dark

    (2)
    An experiential course in which students encounter a variety of cultural events on the Gordon campus and examine them through personal reflection, engaged dialogue, active listening, and supplemental readings. This course helps students develop discernment regarding the demands on their attention inside and outside of Gordon and learn to make meaning amid these demands through evaluating the personal and communal benefits of co-curricular events. Occasional fees for events as necessary

  
  • GEN 130 - Heritage: Cultivate Your Classical Roots

    (4)
    This course will train students in the purpose and application of a liberal arts education through the application of artistic disciplines, spiritual formation, and cultural knowledge. This course will model what stewarding the riches of a classical education looks like in the daily liturgies of Christian life. 

  
  • GEN 171 - Selected Topics

    (Variable)
    Explores topic not regularly offered. Designated as repeatable for credit; students may enroll more than once if topic changes. Offered as needed. Fees as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): Set by instructor.
     
  
  • GEN 175 - Applications of Learning Theory

    (2)
    Examines topics from learning theory such as memory, metacognition and higher order thinking, and explores their application to personal learning settings. (Formerly NON 175)

  
  • GEN 271 - Selected Topics

    (Variable)
    Topics not regularly taught. Designated as repeatable; students may enroll more than once if topic changes. (Offered periodically.)

    Prerequisite(s): Set by instructor as applicable.
  
  • GEN 371 - Selected Topics: Upper Level

    (Variable)
    Topics not regularly taught. Designated as repeatable; students may enroll more than once if topic changes. (Offered periodically.)

    Prerequisite(s): Set by instructor as applicable.

Geography

  
  • GEG 210 - Principles of Geography

    (2)
    Instructs students to think geographically about the world. Covers historical development, terminology and major themes of geography; current geographical issues in world’s regions. Special emphasis placed on skill of teaching geography and geography’s role in education. (Alternate years.)


German

  
  • GER 101 - Beginning German I

    (4)
    Introduction to German language and Germanic cultures with practice in four skills associated with language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. GER101 conducted primarily in German.

  
  • GER 102 - Beginning German II

    (4)
    Introduction to German language and Germanic cultures with practice in four skills associated with language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. GER102 conducted in German. Language placement score required.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful fulfillment of GER 101 .
    Fulfills common core requirement.
  
  • GER 201 - Intermediate German I

    (4)
    Continued study and practice in German language and Germanic cultures through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Conducted in German. Offered occasionally. See department chair for more information.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 102 , placement score or equivalent.
  
  • GER 202 - Intermediate German II

    (4)
    Continued study and practice in German language and Germanic cultures through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Offered occasionally. See department chair for more information.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 201 , placement score or permission of instructor.

Global Honors Institute

  
  • GHI 010 - Scholars Workshop

    (0)
    Bi-weekly learning lab designed to introduce, develop and advance concepts, ideas and practices for extended undergraduate scholarship, leadership, and professional development, delivered in an engaging series of conversations, activities, projects and reflections.

    Prerequisite(s): A.J. Gordon Scholar
  
  • GHI 103 - Christian Liberal Arts and Human Flourishing

    (4)


    First of three honors seminars designed to enable students to build an integrative framework for understanding themselves, their faith, and their education as a means for living honorable lives of Christ-centered leadership and service in a global context. Explores the intersection of Christian liberal arts education with identity, faith, and calling. Asks key questions like “What is the purpose of a Christian liberal arts education?” “What is human flourishing?” “How do faith and education contribute to that flourishing?”

     

    Prerequisite(s): Global Honors Scholars Program
    Fulfills COR 107  for students in the Global Honors Scholars program

  
  • GHI 105 - Global Engagement Seminar

    (4)
    An honors seminar designed to introduce students to Christianity’s cross-cultural mandate; prepare them for informed, relevant, and redemptive cross-cultural relationship, and equip them for a life of service within the context of global engagement.

    Prerequisite(s): Global Honors Scholars Program
  
  • GHI 203 - Honor and Virtue Seminar

    (4)
    Examines what it means to live a life of honor, as defined by the Scriptures and by the historic Christian traditions and practices knows as the virtues. Students will be introduced to various cultural and philosophical definitions of honor, analyzing these approaches even as they are encouraged to define “honor” for themselves. Potential challenges to the development of honor and virtue will also be discussed. This will culminate in an in-depth exploration of the three Theological Virtues and the four Cardinal Virtues as the keys to an embodied life of honor, with particular emphasis on how this relates to their own vocations and Christ-honoring lives of service.

    Prerequisite(s): Global Honors Scholars Program
  
  • GHI 381 - Independent Study

    (1-4)
    Independent course in topic not available in existing curriculum; provides curricular enrichment.  Limited availability; subject to faculty workload.  May require a lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s):  Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative average of 2.75, adequate background to support topic, permission of instructor, advisor, department chair and registrar. 

History

  
  • HIS 115 - American History Survey

    (2)
    Introduces main political, constitutional, social and economic developments in American history from time of discovery to present. Does not count toward history major or minor.

  
  • HIS 121 - Historical Perspectives on Culture, Belief and Civilization

    (4)
    Examines culture building, development and change, and interaction of diverse peoples across a broad swath of history. Explores Christianity from its Middle Eastern roots through Renaissance/Reformation to global cultures of contemporary world in political, technological, social and cultural contexts. Investigates Christian traditions, missionary endeavors, reform movements, and relationships between adherents of different world religions. Introduces critical evaluation of historical evidence. Does not count toward history major or minor.

    Fulfills common core requirement.
  
  • HIS 131 - Survey of US History and Geography

    (4)
    This course offers an overview of American history from the colonial era to the present, as well has highlighting geographical connections between the US and the world. It has been crafted to provide education majors with a general background enabling them to teach American history according to Massachusetts frameworks.

    Does not apply to the history major or minor.
  
  • HIS 213 - History of Egypt and the Ancient Near East in the Bronze Age

    (4)
    Explores growth and interaction of first “international world” in Ancient West: Fertile Crescent, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Hittite Asia Minor, Minoan Crete, Mycenaean Greece. Examines fall of these cultures after 1200 B.C.; interconnections between biblical and Bronze Age history. Various readings from original sources.

  
  • HIS 214 - History of Ancient Greece

    (4)
    Explores Greek history from Minoan and Mycenaean cultures through Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic ages. Examines place of Greek culture in world of Rome; Greek political and social experiments, art, cultural life, athletics, warfare. Various readings from original sources. (Alternate years.)

  
  • HIS 216 - History of Ancient Rome

    (4)
    Surveys Roman political and cultural history from earliest Latin settlements through Etruscan and Republican periods to Roman Empire. Emphasizes origins of modern Western culture; multicultural, unified Mediterranean setting in which Christian Church emerged. Various readings from original sources.

  
  • HIS 219 - Medieval Europe

    (4)
    Surveys European history fourth-14th centuries; transition from Mediterranean to European civilization, growth of the Church, revival of towns, Crusades, empire and feudal monarchies, scholasticism, Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture.

  
  • HIS 221 - Renaissance and Reformation Europe

    (4)
    Studies 14th-16th centuries; changes in medieval institutions and ideas, rebirth of culture in Italy, role of art in society, Reformation movements within the Church and overseas expansion of Europe.

  
  • HIS 227 - Modern Europe, 1789-Present

    (4)
    Studies French Revolution, 19th-century ideologies of liberalism, nationalism, socialism, and imperialism, 20th-century world wars, rise of Communism and Fascism, Holocaust, Cold War, decolonization, European unity, collapse of Communist bloc and Soviet Union, and emergence of multi-polar world. (Offered periodically.)

  
  • HIS 228 - America 1492-1865

    (4)
    Explores American history including Age of Exploration, European colonization of North America, birth of American slavery, Native American relations, religious developments, American Revolution, new national government, market and industrial revolutions, reform and revivalism, the crisis over slavery, and the American Civil War.

  
  • HIS 229 - America 1865-Present

    (4)


    Explores American history including post-Civil War Reconstruction, growth of industry, labor strife, Spanish-American War, progressive reform, World War I, 1920s, Great Depression, and New Deal, World War II, Cold War, Korean War, major Supreme Court decisions, civil rights movement, Vietnam War, 1960s social change, Watergate scandal, economic difficulties of 1970s, Reagan revolution and problems of post-Cold War superpower status, and roots of global “war on terrorism.” 

     

  
  • HIS 231 - Introduction to African American History

    (4)
    Surveys history of Blacks on North American continent; African origins and background; history and problems of Afro-Americans in the United States from 17th century until present. (Offered periodically.)

  
  • HIS 239 - Modern American Evangelicalism

    (4)
    This course recounts the history of American Evangelical thought and culture in the 19th and 20th centuries, giving particular attention to the rise of Fundamentalism and to its transformation into modern Evangelicalism.  One of the course’s goals is to place the theological and cultural ethos of institutions such as Gordon College into historical context. Major assignments include panel discussions of the readings and an Integrative Book Review (the final paper), on which students give a public presentation. (Alternate years)

    American History category
  
  • HIS 244 - World History: Globalisation and Modernity, 1500-Present

    (4)
    This course aims to introduce students to a macro-historical narrative by considering the twin themes of global cross-cultural and social interaction as well as the idea of modernity and its consequences. The course contrasts the historical development of African, American, Asian, and European societies from 1500 to the present. While the course starts with brief pre-modern settings for each continent, by 1500 we already observe significant exchange; we will emphasize the continued rise of global interaction, particularly in terms of trade, political structures, social issues, and cross-cultural engagement.

    Prerequisite(s): HIS 121 , sophomore standing by the term course taken.
    Fulfills non-Western distribution category within the history major; core social science course.
  
  • HIS 245 - History of Africa

    (4)
    Studies three major themes of sub-Saharan history: indigenous cultures, foreign influences (Arab and European) and emergence of modern nation states; interaction of these themes in contemporary Africa. (Offered periodically.)

  
  • HIS 247 - Britain and America in the Middle East

    (4)
    Explores British and American involvement in modern Middle East, focusing on period since 1900. Significant attention given to Zionism and rebirth of Israel in 1948, the Arab- Israeli conflict, Iran hostage crisis, beginnings of anti-American terrorism and 9/11 Commission Report. (Alternate years.)

  
  • HIS 250 - History of Latin America

    (4)
    Surveys Latin American experience from pre-Columbian days to present; formation of political institutions, pattern of economic development and role of religion and church. (Offered periodically.)

  
  • HIS 291 - International Seminar: History of Ancient and Modern Greek Culture and Christianity in the Aegean

    (4)
    Summer study and travel program. See departmental information.

  
  • HIS 295 - Christian Vocation and History

    (4)
    Allows history majors to explore their God-given calling and develop the tools and processes to prepare for the world of work. Conceptually, it will attempt to frame a context for your future career by understanding the idea of vocation and your identity as a person made in God’s image to glorify Him in your work, primarily through the lens of being a history major. Practically, it will provide a set of tools and exercises to think about the skills developed through the major, and how to develop them alongside your own aptitudes and traits. Combined, these things will enable you to understand better the redemptive work of God in the world and the role He will have you play in this mission.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
  
  • HIS 315 - Ancient Belief and the Earliest Christian Church

    (4)
    Explores history of religious faiths, intellectual life and cultural transitions of Israel, Greece and Rome before and after the coming of Christianity. Surveys growth of Christian Church through breakup of Roman world. Emphasizes readings from original sources. (Alternate years.)

  
  • HIS 321 - American Thought and Society

    (4)
    Surveys great texts by American social thinkers from Puritans to postmodernists. Writers include John Winthrop, Benjamin Franklin, R. W. Emerson, H. D. Thoreau, Mark Twain, William James, John Dewey and Richard Rorty. Themes include individual in relation to society and problem of cultural relativism. (Alternate years.)

  
  • HIS 330 - The European Enlightenment: Founding Ideas of the Modern World

    (4)
    An historical survey of the 18th-century European intellectual movement known as the Enlightenment, placed in its political and social contexts but considered mainly in terms of its key ideas and debates among thinkers of that period.

    Prerequisite(s): HIS 121 , sophomore standing 
    Fulfills Early Modern and Modern Europe distribution category within the history major.
  
  • HIS 331 - History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

    (4)
    Surveys region from end of Roman period to Reformation. Themes include Christianization, medieval kingdoms, constitutional developments, Reformation and church history, cultural achievements and gender roles. (Alternate years.)

  
  • HIS 332 - Modern Britain

    (4)
    Examines British history, 1800-present, focusing on industrialization, Victorian society and culture, development of parliamentary government, two world wars and modern welfare state. Special emphasis on rise and fall of British Empire. (Offered periodically.)

  
  • HIS 335 - Modern Germany

    (4)
    Introduces students to history of modern Germany, 1871 to present. Topics include national unification, World War I, Weimar and Nazi periods, Holocaust, World War II, postwar division, and reunification. (Alternate years.)

  
  • HIS 341 - Eastern Europe, Byzantium and the Caucasus

    (4)
    Explores cultures and societies in Eastern Europe and Western Asia, including Balkans, Georgia, Armenia and Byzantine Empire from founding of Constantinople to emergence of Muscovy (fourth-15th centuries). Examines ethnic and religious identities, structure of political authority, literary and artistic expression, and life in rural and urban communities.

  
  • HIS 344 - Classical Islam and the Middle East

    (4)
    Explores context for rise of Islam, its expansion, intellectual flourishing in Middle Ages, and encounters with Westerners during crusades. Special attention paid to religious, cultural, social and economic environment of early and medieval Islam and relationship of Islam and Christianity as Abrahamic religions. Students read and analyze the Qur’an, visit local mosque for Friday prayers, meet and interact with Muslims. (Alternate years.)

  
  • HIS 360 - Military History of the Ancient World

    (4)
    Introductory study of national conflicts, arts of war and conflict management in ancient Mediterranean world, based on earliest military records of Egypt and Near East through Greece and Rome. No previous ancient history course required. Combines overview of most important ancient conflicts with practice in critique of strategy and conflict management, and costs of particular conflict choices (successful or unsuccessful) to participating cultures.

    Major category History of the Ancient and Classical World
  
  • HIS 371 - Selected Topics

    (Variable)
    Explores various historical themes or periods. Designated as repeatable with different topic.

  
  • HIS 378 - The Evolution Idea, from Darwin to Today

    (4)
    Historical survey of modern biological evolution idea and its interactions with social thought, particularly in Britain and America. Covers Charles Darwin, his antecedents and his work; development of evolutionary thought up to 1960s; and recent controversies including creation science and intelligent design. Substantial attention given to interactions with earth and life sciences, biblical interpretation, and social and anthropological thought, including ideas about human evolution and race. (Alternate years)

  
  • HIS 381 - Independent Study

    (1-4)
    Independent course in topic not available in existing curriculum; provides curricular enrichment. Limited availability subject to faculty workload. May require lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative average of 2.75, adequate background to support topic, permission of instructor, advisor, department chair and registrar.
  
  • HIS 390 - Public History and Museum Studies

    (4)
    Explores professional applications of historical methodology to archives, museums, document conservation, government and corporate record management. Includes lectures by professionals in field, on-site observations and possible internships.

  
  • HIS 391 - Museum Careers

    (4)
    Introduces operations of a museum and challenges faced by contemporary museum administrators. Students study local museum operations, identify issues and challenges and evaluate museum’s response based on texts and readings from current field of public history.

    Prerequisite(s): HIS 390 .
  
  • HIS 425 - Internship

    (2 or 4)
    Supervised internship in a library, archival or museum location combining on-the-job work experience with related academic study. Ordinarily involves 8-10 hours per week at off-campus field assignment. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor and Registrar’s Office.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
  
  • HIS 471 - Research I

    (4)
    Research on a topic of mutual faculty and student interest resulting in a history honors thesis. Oral presentation and defense of thesis as well as written paper required in spring term.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department. Consult department chair.
  
  • HIS 472 - Research II

    (4)
    Research on a topic of mutual faculty and student interest resulting in a history honors thesis. Oral presentation and defense of thesis as well as written paper required in spring term.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department. Consult department chair.
  
  • HIS 491 - Advanced Seminar: American History

    (4)
    Reading and research in American history using both historiographic and primary sources. Topics include Colonial America, Postwar Presidents, 1945-1974 and Post-Watergate Presidents, 1974-2000. Check with instructor. Designated as repeatable with different topic.

  
  • HIS 492 - Colloquium in Historiography

    (4)
    Explores way humans have approached writing and understanding of history from Greco-Roman historians to contemporary schools of historical inquiry. Focus on worldviews of historians and ways worldview shapes perception of past and how the past is used to influence the present. Open to advanced students and junior and senior history majors.

  
  • HIS 493 - Advanced Seminar: Modern European History

    (4)
    Readings and research in special topics in modern European history. Topics vary; check with instructor. Designated as repeatable with different topic.

  
  • HIS 494 - Advanced Seminar: Medieval and Early Modern History

    (4)
    Reading and research on special topics of medieval and early modern history. Topics vary; check with instructor. Topics include: Desert Spirituality, Medieval Celts, Medieval Pilgrimage, Art and Spirituality in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages and Jews in the Medieval World. Designated as repeatable with different topic.

  
  • HIS 495 - Advanced Seminar: Ancient History

    (2)
    Reading and research on special topics in ancient history. Two of these two-credit courses meet the requirement for senior research and writing project. Designated as repeatable with different topic. Topics include: Writing Ancient History, Ancient Celts, Citizenship in Antiquity, Travel, Trade and Education, History of Science, Technology and Medicine in the Ancient World.

  
  • HIS 496 - Advanced Seminar: Ancient History

    (2)
    Reading and research on special topics in ancient history. Two of these two-credit courses meet the requirement for senior research and writing project. Designated as repeatable with different topic. Topics include: Writing Ancient History, Ancient Celts, Citizenship in Antiquity, Travel, Trade and Education, History of Science, Technology and Medicine in the Ancient World.


Health Professions

  
  • HLP 200 - Health Professions Seminar I

    (0)
    Provides interaction between students interested in medicine and allied health and practicing physicians, residents in training, medical students, researchers and paramedical professionals; prepares premed students for study of medicine. Required of most health professions minors or concentrations, sophomore and junior years. Course fee.

  
  • HLP 201 - Health Professions Seminar II

    (0)
    Provides interaction between students interested in medicine and allied health and practicing physicians, residents in training, medical students, researchers and paramedical professionals; prepares premed students for study of medicine. Required of most health professions minors or concentrations, sophomore and junior years. Course fee.

  
  • HLP 300 - Health Professions Seminar III

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    Provides interaction between students interested in medicine and allied health and practicing physicians, residents in training, medical students, researchers and paramedical professionals; prepares premed students for study of medicine. Required of health professions minor or concentration, junior year. HLP 301  may be applied to biology elective requirements. Course fee.

    Prerequisite(s): HLP 200 , HLP 201 .
  
  • HLP 301 - Health Professions Seminar IV

    (2)
    Provides interaction between students interested in medicine and allied health and practicing physicians, residents in training, medical students, researchers and paramedical professionals; prepares premed students for study of medicine. Required of health professions minor or concentration, junior year. HLP301 may be applied to biology elective requirements. May be taken for 1 credit at the discretion of the Health Professions director. Course fee.

    Prerequisite(s): HLP 200 , HLP 201 , HLP 300  

Health Science

  
  • HSC 100 - First Year Seminar

    (1)
    Students will explore the spectrum of subjects relevant to first-year entering students in the biological, biochemical, environmental, and health sciences, including establishing community, developing effective study habits, and exploring the breadth of study available in these areas at Gordon College.  Cross-listed as: BIO 100 ESS 100   Offered fall semester, 1st quad.

    Prerequisite(s): First-semester health science students only.
  
  • HSC 200 - Health Professions Seminar I

    (1)
    Provides interaction between students interested in medicine and allied health and practicing physicians, residents in training, medical students, researchers and paramedical professionals; prepares premed students for study of medicine. Required of all health science majors. Course fee.

 

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