Course Descriptions
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List of Tabor College Online Courses for Summer 2012
Session 1: May 29 – July 6, 2012- MTH 103 Basic Mathematics
- HIS 290 History of Christianity
- ENG 101 English Comp I
- BIO 101 Principles of Biology
- NUR 456 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology – 3 cr.
- HIS 122 U S History 2
- ENG 212 Introduction to Literature
- ENG 102 English Comp II
- SOC 113 Introduction to Sociology
- NUR 405 Pathophysiology
- BUS 445 International Business and the Global Economy
- BUS 520 Management and Organizational Behavior
- BRS 354 Leadership & Community
- BRS 368 New Testament Survey
- BRS 343 Discipleship and Evangelism
Basic Mathematics MTH 103 (3 credit hours)
Counts as math competency
Session 1: May 29 – July 6, Tuesday night, 6 – 10 pm
Subject matter includes elementary algebra and flow charts. The student acquires some technical competence in computer use to aid in solving elementary practical problems. This course will meet the Tabor College School of Adult and Graduate Studies math competency requirement if the grade earned is a B- or higher. This course is an elective credit course only if the student has not demonstrated math competency.
History of Christianity HIS 290 (3 credit hours) Online
Counts as a humanities course
Session 1: May 29 – July 6
This course will offer a survey of the major events, ideas, theological systems, missionary activities and people, from the first century to the present day, that have shaped Christianity into the world religion that it is today.
English Comp 1 ENG 101 (3 credit hours) Online
Counts as an English course
Session 1: May 29 – July 6
The goal of this course is the mastery of the fundamentals of college reading and writing. Primarily, the student will work toward this by confronting the ideas of some significant writers of Western and international culture and then developing a thoughtful, organized written response from his/her own worldview. The student will be responsible to read the assigned texts closely and carefully prior to class and then to generate assigned expository essays that analyze, compare and contrast, define, describe, or evaluate ideas from the texts.
Principles of Biology BIO 101(4 credit hours) Online
Counts as a science course with a lab
Session 1: May 29 – July 20
A concentrated study of the principles and fundamentals of biology. Basic biochemistry, cellular structure and function, energetics, concepts of basic molecular biology, and genetics are included. Readings on the integration of Christian faith and science will be considered. A course for science majors. Three hours of laboratory per week.
On Campus (Wichita)
Advanced Clinical Pharmacology NUR 456 (3 credit hours) Online
Counts as an elective
Session 1: May 29 – July 6
Clinical pharmacology concerns the effects of therapeutic agents in the prevention, treatment and control of diseases in humans. This course is designed to address the science of medications and their usage in patient populations. General mechanisms of clinical indications for use, common adverse events, general nursing implications, and significant drug interactions are discussed. Major drug classifications are addressed using a body system approach.
US History 2 HIS 122 (3 credit hours) On Campus (Wichita)
Counts as a humanities course
Session 2: July 9 – August 17, Wednesday night, 6 – 10 pm
A survey of United States history from the end of the Reconstruction Era to the present. Emphasis is on the major social, economic, and political movements.
Introduction to Literature ENG 212(3 credit hours) Online
Counts as a humanities course
Session 2: July 9 – August 17
An introduction to literary genres: prose fiction, drama, poetry, and essay. Emphasis is on understanding elements of each genre and discerning themes and concepts.
English Comp II ENG 102 (3 credit hours) Online
Counts as an English course
Session 2: July 9 – August 17
Composition II progresses from writing learned in ENG 101. Composition II includes instruction and practice in writing advanced essays as students respond to literary genres: fiction, drama, poetry, and film. Methods of research documentation and synthesis of material are emphasized. Prerequisite: ENG 101
Intro to Sociology SOC 113 (3 credit hours) Online
Counts as a social science course
Session 2: July 9 – August 17
Study of social organization, family, religion, education, government, and economy, interaction of environmental and social challenges, social forces, social problems, and majority and minority groups; the child in society; role of geographic factors in past and present interrelationships of developed and developing nations in the context of the global village.
Pathophysiology NUR 405 (3 credit hours) Online
Counts as an elective
Session 2: July 9 – August 17
Focuses on pathological concepts relevant to client well-being across the life-span. Impact on group, community, national, and global populations of pathological responses to diseases, stress, and environmental change are explored. Principles of immunology, critical thinking, research findings, and scientific knowledge are applied to analyze clinical nursing implications and client outcomes.
International Business and the Global Economy BUS 445 (3 credit hours) On campus (Wichita)
May 17 – June 21, Thursdays, 6 – 10 pm
Expands on international business topics introduced in previous courses and will integrate the functional areas of marketing, management, finance, and economics in the context of the international business environment. Interdisciplinary course that discusses diversity and intercultural issues in the workplace, the ethical role of global citizenship and sustainable communities, the impact of global political/legal and socio-economic factors on business decision-making, and operations.
Management and Organizational Behavior BUS 520 (3 credit hours) On campus (Wichita)
June 28 – August 16, Thursdays, 6 – 10 pm
A discussion of individual and group behavior in organizations, focusing on human problems of adjustment, communication and performance. Topics include staffing and motivation, interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, group and team behavior and the integrative role of management in organizations.
Leadership & Community BUS 354 (3 credit hours) On campus (Wichita)
May 3 – June 7, Thursdays, 6 – 10 pm
Addresses servant-leadership skills within the ministry context and explores interpersonal and communication skills that encourage a positive community experience.
New Testament Survey BRS 368 (3 credit hours) On campus (Wichita)
June 14 – July 19, Thursdays, 6 – 10 pm
A survey of the entire New Testament in its historical and cultural context, including the intertestamental period, in order to gain a knowledge of the life of Christ, the beginnings of the church and the teachings concerning the believer’s faith and practice.
Discipleship and Evangelism BRS 343 (3 credit hours) On campus (Wichita)
July 26 – August 30, Thursdays, 6 – 10 pm
Addresses the biblical agenda for discipleship and evangelism. Emphasizes the development of a church-based plan to encourage others to serve, practice spiritual disciplines, witness to their faith in Jesus Christ, and be involved in peacemaking and social action.
Required Textbooks
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Independent Studies May Be Available Upon Request
