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The Sophomore YearBelow is the core curriculum for the Sophomore year. Official course syllabi are made available to enrolled students on or before the first day of class. Please note that this list does not include courses that fulfill foreign language, simulation, or field experience requirements. Click here for more information about these courses and when they are offered.
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ST2210 Political Economy: Classical, Marxist & Liberal (3 credits)
This course combines basic principles of economics with the works of the great economic thinkers from 1776 though the mid-1800s. It includes micro and macroeconomics discussed in their historical context.
ST2220 Political Economy: 20th Century (3 credits)
This course compares the theories of the Keynesian School, Austrian School and Chicago School. Topics include: monetary and fiscal policy, banking, unemployment, inflation, and trade cycles.
LT2210 The Family in Literature (3 credits)
This course investigates courtship, love, and family though great literature.
WR2210 Eastern Religious Thought I (2 credits)
This course covers the several great texts of Chinese and Islamic thought.
MS2210 Introduction to Physics (4 credits)
This course in an investigation of our physical world, from the perspective of the classical world compared to the modern. Course includes a laboratory component.
ST2310 Classical & Medieval Political Philosophy (3 credits)
This course investigates key political writings of great philosophers, beginning with Plato and ending with Thomas Aquinas.
ST2320 Modern Political Philosophy (3 credits)
Students in this course will study political philosophy form Renaissance to the writings of mid 1800s by reading several great works.
LT2310 English Literature (3 credits)
This course covers several great works from English literature.
WR2310 Eastern Religious Thought II (2 credits)
This course covers the several great texts of Buddhist and Hindu thought.
MS2310 Introduction to Biology (4 credits)
This course studies life from the classical and modern perspectives. Course includes laboratory component.
ST2999 Comprehensive Examination (0 credits)
Each student must pass a comprehensive examination at the end of their Sophomore year studies prior to continuing with their Junior year studies. * An asterisk next to a course's credit hours indicates that this course may be "swapped" for elective or transfer credit. Click here for more information on elective and transfer credit. |
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