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General Education Guide 2006-2007
Approved January 18, 2006: Effective Fall 2006 semester
Subject to Change - Please reference your academic advisor for subsequent additions or deletions to the list.
Quick links: Proficiency 1 2 3 4 Distribution areas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Proficiency 1: College-Level Writing
| BIS 1420 | Informational Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 1050 | Thought & Writing | 4 |
| IME 1020 | Technical Communication | 3 |
Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing
Does not count toward 37 credit minimum General Education hour requirement *See your curriculum or major program advisor*
Proficiency 3: College-Level Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning
| MATH 1140 | Excursions in Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 1160 | Finite Mathematics and Applications | 3 |
| MATH 1180 | Precalculus Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 1500 | Number Concepts for Elem/Mid Teachers | 4 |
| MATH 1900 | Survey of Mathematical Ideas | 4 |
| MATH 2000 | Calculus with Applications | 4 |
| STAT 1600 | Statistics and Data Analysis | 3 |
| STAT 3660 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
Proficiency 4: Enhance or Develop a Proficiency
Note: Please consult your college advisor. A course or courses
in one of the following categories: ^top^
Proficiency 4a: Advanced Writing |
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| ENGL 4620 | Advanced Writing | 4 |
Proficiency 4b: Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning |
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| MATH 1220 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1510 | Geometry for Elem/Mid School Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 1700 | Calculus I, Science & Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 2000 | Calculus with Applications | 4 |
| MATH 2650 | Probability/Statistics for Elem/Mid Teachers | 4 |
| STAT 2160 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 2600 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
Proficiency 4c: Critical Thinking |
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| NUR 2200 | Foundations of Nursing and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 2200 | Critical Reasoning | 3 |
| PHIL 2250 | Deductive Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 3200 | Introduction to Formal Logic | 4 |
| PHIL 3250 | Inductive & Scientific Reasoning | 3 |
| PSCI 1050 | Critical Thinking about Politics | 3 |
Proficiency 4d: Oral Communications |
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| COM 1040 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 1700 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Proficiency 4e: American Sign Language |
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Proficiency 4f: Computer Science |
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| CS 1110 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CS 1120 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| IMAG 2510 | Multimedia Publication and Design | 3 |
Proficiency 4g: Foreign Languages |
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| All Western Michigan University foreign language courses are granted general approval to satisfy Proficiency 4g. Two semesters of college-level foreign language study will satisfy this requirement; students entering the University with college-level knowledge of a foreign language will be allowed to satisfy this requirement by taking two more advanced language courses or by taking two semesters of yet another foreign language. ^top^ | ||
Distribution Area 1: Fine Arts
**Must be approved by College General Education advisor. Note: Not major/minor advisor
| AFS 3300 | History/Significance of Black Pop Culture | 3 |
| AFS 3400 | African and African-American Cinema | 3 |
| AFS 4000 | Blacks in the Arts | 3 |
| ART 1200 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Studio Experience (3-D) | 3 |
| ART 1400 | Studio Experience (2-D) | 3 |
| ART 1480 | Direct Encounter with the Arts | 4 |
| ART 2200 | History of Art | 3 |
| ART 2210 | History of Art | 3 |
| CHIN 2800 | Chinese Calligraphy | 3 |
| DANC 1450 | Experiencing Dance | 3 |
| ED 2300 | Nature of Creativity | 3 |
| ENGL 1100 | Literary Interpretation | 4 |
| ENGL 1500 | Literature and Other Arts | 4 |
| ENGL 2100 | Film Interpretation | 4 |
| HIST 3150 | Popular Art and Architecture inAmerica | 3 |
| INTL 3300** | Study Abroad-WMU Programs | 1-16 |
| INTL 3310** | Study Abroad-Non-WMU Programs | 1-16 |
| MUS 1480 | Direct Encounter with the Arts | 4 |
| MUS 1500 | Music Appreciation: Live Music | 4 |
| MUS 1510 | Music Appreciation: Jazz/Pop | 4 |
| MUS 1520 | Rock Music: Genesis and Development | 3 |
| MUS 4500 | Music Appreciation: The Symphony | 3 |
| PHIL 3120 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
| PHYS 1010 | The Science of Music | 3 |
| THEA 1000 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
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Distribution Area 2: Humanities
**Must be approved by College General Education advisor. Note: Not major/minor advisor
| AFS 2140 | Black Religion and Liberation | 3 |
| AFS 2240 | Africana Autobiography | 3 |
| AFS 2800 | Topics and Themes in Africana Studies | 3 |
| AFS 3130 | Radical Activism and the Black Community | 3 |
| ENGL 1120 | Literary Classics | 4 |
| ENGL 2110 | Folklore and Mythology | 4 |
| ENGL 2520 | Shakespeare | 4 |
| ENGL 3070 | Literature in Our Lives | 3 |
| ENGL 3080 | Quest for the Self | 3 |
| ENGL 3110 | Our Place In Nature | 3 |
| ENGL 3120 | Western World Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 3150 | The English Bible as Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 3820 | Literature for the Young Child | 4 |
| ENGL 3830 | Literature for the Intermediate Reader | 4 |
| ENGL 4160 | Women in Literature | 4 |
| HIST 1000 | Early Western World | 3 |
| HIST 1010 | Modern Western World | 3 |
| HIST 1450 | Heroes and Villains in the Middle Ages | 3 |
| HIST 3000 | Arts and Ideas: Ancient/Medieval | 3 |
| HIST 3010 | Modern Arts and Ideas | 3 |
| HIST 3300 | Canadian History and Culture | 3 |
| HIST 3360 | Women in European History | 3 |
| HIST 3790 | WWII in American and Japanese History | 3 |
| INTL 3300** | Study Abroad-WMU Programs | 1-16 |
| INTL 3310** | Study Abroad-Non-WMU Programs | 1-16 |
| INTL 4050 | Foreign Studies Seminar - Humanities | 1-6 |
| LANG 3500 | Classical Greek and Roman Mythology | 3 |
| LANG 3510 |
The City of
|
3 |
| LANG 3530 | Russian Myths and Tales | 3 |
| LANG 3750 | Foreign Literature In English Translation: Views | 3 |
| MDVL 1450 | Heroes and Villains of the Middle Ages | 3 |
| NUR 3220 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 2000 | Introduction to Philosophy | 4 |
| PHIL 2010 | Introduction to Ethics | 4 |
| PHIL 3000 | Ancient & Medieval Philosophy | 4 |
| PHIL 3010 | History of Modern Philosophy | 4 |
| PHIL 3030 | Existentialist Philosophies | 3 |
| PHIL 3110 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3140 | Philosophy & Public Affairs | 3 |
| PHIL 3160 | Ethics in Engineering & Technology | 3 |
| PSCI 3600 | Intro to History of Political Theory I: Political Theory to Thomas Hobbes | 3 |
| PSCI 3610 | Intro to History of Political Theory II: Political Theory to Thomas Hobbes to Karl Marx | 3 |
| PSCI 3620 | Theoretical and Ideological Bases of Contemporary Politics | 3 |
| REL 1000 | Religions of the World | 4 |
| REL 3050 | The Christian Tradition | 4 |
| REL 3060 | The Jewish Tradition | 4 |
| REL 3240 | Psychological Elements in Religion | 4 |
| REL 3320 | Religion and Social Ethics | 4 |
| RUSS 3100 | Russian Civilization | 3 |
| WMS 1000 | Media and the Sexes | 3 |
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Distribution Area 3: The United States: Cultures and Issues
| AFS 2000 | Intro and Foundations to Africana Studies | 3 |
| AFS 2230 | African American Literature/Criticism and Culture | 3 |
| AFS 3000 | Black Experience: From African Beginnings to 1865 | 3 |
| AFS 3010 | Black Experience: From 1866 to the Present | 3 |
| AFS 3100 | The Black Woman: Historical Perspective and Contemporary Status | 3 |
| AFS 3140 | The Black Community | 3 |
| AFS 3150 |
The
Underground Railroad in the
|
3 |
| AFS 3600 | Black Woman- Black Man Relationships | 3 |
| AMS 2000 | Introduction to American Studies | 3 |
| ANTH 3470 | Ethnicity/Multiculturalism | 3 |
| BLS 3050 | Introduction to Adults with Disabilities | 3 |
| COM 3070 | Freedom of Expression | 3 |
| ECON 3090 | Women and the Economy | 3 |
| ENGL 2220 | Literatures and Cultures of the U.S. | 4 |
| ENGL 2230 | Black American Literature | 4 |
| ENGL 4840 | Multi-Cultural American Literature for Children | 4 |
| HIST 2100 | American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 2110 | American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 2120 | American Culture | 3 |
| HIST 3160 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST 3180 | American Environmental History | 3 |
| HIST 3260 | Native American History & Culture | 3 |
| HIST 3270 | S/Spanish Borderlands: History & Culture | 3 |
| HIST 3280 | African-American History & Culture | 3 |
| JRN 3300 | The Cultural History of American Journalism | 3 |
| MUS 3500 | American Music | 4 |
| PHIL 3070 | Philosophy in the American Context | 3 |
| PHIL 3150 | Race and Gender Issues | 3 |
| PSCI 2000 | National Government | 3 |
| PSCI 3000 | Urban Politics in the U.S. | 3 |
| PSCI 3630 | American Political Theory | 3 |
| PSCI 4220 | Civil Liberties and Civil Rights | 3 |
| REL 3130 | Religion in America | 4 |
| REL 3140 | African-American Religion to 1865 | 4 |
| REL 3150 | African-American Religion in the 20th Century | 4 |
| SPAN 2650 | Hispanic Culture in the U.S. | 3 |
| SPAN 2750 | Latino Writing/Latino Culture | 3 |
| THEA 1050 | Introduction to African-American Theatre | 3 |
| WMS 2000 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 4 |
| WMS 3000 | Working Women, Past and Present | 3 |
| WMS 350 | Male/Female Psychological Perspectives | 3 |
Distribution Area 4: Other Cultures
**Must be approved by College General Education advisor. Note: Not major/minor advisor. Please consult your college advisor.
A course or courses in one of the following categories:
| A-S 3040 | Nonwestern World | 4 |
| AFS 2250 | African Storytellers as Traditional Historians | 3 |
| AFS 2350 |
Black
Majorities in the
|
3 |
| AFS 3250 |
Ethnohistory
of Sub-Saharan
|
3 |
| AFS 3880 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
| AFS 4100 | Bridging the African Diaspora in the New Millennium: An Interdisciplinary Approach | 3 |
| ANTH 1200 | Peoples of the World | 3 |
| ANTH 3390 |
Cultures
of
|
3 |
| ANTH 3400 |
Cultures of
|
3 |
| ANTH 3410 |
Cultures of
|
3 |
| ANTH 3440 | The First Americans | 3 |
| ARAB 2750 | Life and Culture of the Arabs | 3 |
| ART 2220 |
Art
of
|
3 |
| ART 2230 | Asian Art | 3 |
| CHIN 2750 | Chinese Life and Culture | 3 |
| ECON 3850 | Central/East European and Central Asian Economies | 3 |
| ECON 3870 | Studies in Asian Economies | 3 |
| ECON 3880 | African Economies | 3 |
| ECON 3890 | Latin American Economies | 3 |
| ENGL 3130 | Asian Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 3140 | African Literature | 3 |
| FCS 3150 | Global Ecology of the Family | 3 |
| FREN 2750 | Francophone Culture | 3 |
| GEOG 3810 |
|
3 |
| GEOG 3820 |
Mexico
and the
|
3 |
| GEOG 3890 |
Monsoon
|
3 |
| GEOG 3900 | China, Japan, and Korea: Lands & Cultures | 3 |
| HIST 3020 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 3030 | World History since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 3740 |
History
of the
|
3 |
| HIST 3750 | East Asian Societies and Culture | 3 |
| HIST 3760 |
Modern
|
3 |
| HIST 3840 | Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| HIST 3850 |
Modern
|
3 |
| HIST 3880 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
| INTL 2000 | Introduction to Global and International Studies | 3 |
| INTL 3300** | Study Abroad-WMU Programs | 1-16 |
| INTL 3310** | Study Abroad-Non-WMU Programs | 1-16 |
| JPNS 2750 | Japanese Language & Culture | 3 |
| MUS 3520 | Non-Western Music | 4 |
| PSCI 3410 |
The
Politics of Sub-Sahara
|
4 |
| PSCI 3440 | Russian and Central Asian Politics | 4 |
| PSCI 3450 | Latin American Politics | 4 |
| PSCI 3460 | Women in Developing Countries | 4 |
| REL 3010 | Buddhist Traditions | 4 |
| REL 3020 | Religion in the Indian Tradition | 4 |
| REL 3030 | Chinese Religion | 4 |
| REL 3040 | African Religions | 4 |
| REL 3070 | The Islamic Tradition | 4 |
| REL 3080 | Japanese Religion | 4 |
| SOC 3040 | Nonwestern World | 4 |
| SOC 3340 |
|
3 |
| SOC 3350 | Modern Latin American Societies | 3 |
| SOC 3360 | Modern Japanese Society | 3 |
Distribution Area 5: Social and Behavioral Sciences
**Must be approved by College General Education advisor. Note: Not major/minor advisor
| AFS 2100 | Comparative Approaches to Forms of Black Consciousness | 3 |
| AFS 3350 | Theories/Research Techniques—Diaspora Studies | 3 |
| ANTH 1100 | Lost Worlds/Archeology | 3 |
| ANTH 2100 | Introduction to Archeology | 3 |
| ANTH 2400 | Principles of Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 3430 |
Cultures
of
|
3 |
| BUS 1750 |
Business
|
3 |
| COM 2000 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3 |
| ECON 1070 | Economic Issues in the USA Today | 3 |
| ECON 1080 | Contemporary International Economic Issues | 3 |
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2020 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 1020 | World Geography Through Maps & Media | 3 |
| GEOG 2440 | Economic Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 3830 | Western
&
|
3 |
| GEOG 384 | The Post-Soviet States | 3 |
| HIST 1030 | History and Current Events | 3 |
| HIST 3060 | Technology and Culture | 3 |
| HIST 3130 | American Diplomatic History | 3 |
| HIST 3600 | The Medieval World: Society and Culture | 3 |
| HIST 3630 | History of Modern Britain | 3 |
| HIST 3640 |
Modern
|
3 |
| HIST 3660 | Russia Yesterday and Tomorrow | 3 |
| HIST 3700 |
History of
|
3 |
| IME 4220 | Engineering Teams: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| INTL 3300** | Study Abroad-WMU Programs | 1-16 |
| INTL 3310** | Study Abroad-Non-WMU Programs | 1-16 |
| INTL 4040 | Foreign Studies Seminar-Social Sciences | 1-6 |
| LAW 1500 | Personal Law | 3 |
| LAW 3500 | Computer Law | 3 |
| OT 2250 | Growth, Development and Aging | 3 |
| PADM 2000 | Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership | 3 |
| PHIL 3130 | Philosophy of Law | 3 |
| PSCI 1000 | Introduction To Political Science | 3 |
| PSCI 1050 | Critical Thinking about Politics | 3 |
| PSCI 2400 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PSCI 2500 | International Relations | 4 |
| PSCI 3110 | American Politics and the Media | 3 |
| PSCI 3400 | European Politics | 4 |
| PSCI 3500 | American Foreign Policy | 4 |
| PSCI 4200 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PSY 1000 | General Psychology | 3 |
| REL 3230 | Religion and Revolution | 4 |
| SOC 2000 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| WMS 3200 | Women, Multiculturalism, and Social Change | 3 |
| WMS 3300 | Gender Issues in Education | 3 |
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Distribution Area 6: Natural Science with Lab
| ANTH 2500 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 4 |
| BIOS
1050 and BIOS 1100 |
Environmental
Biology and Biology Laboratory |
3 and 1 |
| BIOS
1120 and BIOS 1100 |
Principles
of Biology and Biology Laboratory |
3 and 1 |
| CHEM
1100 and CHEM 1110 |
General
Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory |
3 and 1 |
| CHEM
1900 and CHEM 1910 |
Chemistry
in Society and Chemistry in Society Laboratory |
3 and 1 |
| GEOG 1050 | Physical Geography | 4 |
| GEOS 1000 | Earth Studies | 4 |
| GEOS 1300 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOS 2000 | Evolution of Life-A Geological Perspective | 4 |
| IMAG 1500 | Introduction to Imaging | 4 |
| OT 2000 | Human Functional Anatomy | 4 |
| PHYS 1000 | How Things Work | 4 |
| PHYS
1030 and PHYS 1040 |
Sky
and Solar System Laboratory and Introduction to the Sky and Solar System |
1 and 3 |
| PHYS
1060 and PHYS 1050 |
Introduction to Stars and Galaxies and Stars and Galaxies Laboratory |
3 and 1 |
| PHYS
1070 and PHYS 1080 |
Elementary Physics and Elementary Physics Lab |
4 and 1 |
| PHYS
1130 and PHYS 1140 |
General
Physics I and General Physics I laboratory |
4 and 1 |
| PHYS
2050 and PHYS 2060 |
Mechanics
and Heat and Mechanics and Heat Laboratory |
4 and 1 |
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Distribution Area 7: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications
| ANTH 1500 | Race, Biology and Culture | 3 |
| AVS 2800 | Transportation Technology: Policy, Perils & Promise | 3 |
| CHEG 2610 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| COM 2400 | Introduction to Media and Telecommunications | 3 |
| CS 1000 | Fluency with Information Technology | 3 |
| CS
1010 and CS 1011 |
What
is Computer Science? and What is Computer Science? (Lab) |
3 and 1 |
| ENVS 3000 | Environment, Technology and Values | 4 |
| GEOG 1000 | World Ecological Problems and Man | 4 |
| GEOG 3500 | Conservation & Environmental Management | 3 |
| GEOS 1440 | Environmental Earth Science | 3 |
| GEOS 3120 | Geology of National Parks and Monuments | 3 |
| GEOS 3220 | Ocean Systems | 3 |
| IME 1220 | Automobile in Society | 3 |
| IME 1500 | Introduction to Manufacturing | 3 |
| ME 2200 | Processes and Materials in Manufacturing | 4 |
| MSE 2510 | The Evolution of Materials | 3 |
| NUR 3330 | Informatics for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| 2PAPR 1600 | Introduction to Environmental Technology | 3 |
| PHIL 2550 | Science, Technology and Values | 3 |
| PHIL 3340 | Biomedical Ethics | 4 |
| PHIL 3500 | Foundations of the Modern World View | 4 |
| PHIL 3550 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| PHYS 1020 | Physics, Technology and Society | 3 |
| SPPA 2000 | Communication Disorders and Sciences | 3 |
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Distribution Area 8: Health and Well-being
|
|
Drug Use: Personal and Social Impact | 3 |
| HOL 1000 | Choices in Living | 3 |
| HPER 1110 | Healthy Living | 2 |
| PEGN 1700 | Health and Wellness - Aerobics | 2 |
| PEGN 1710 | Health and Wellness - Water Aerobics | 2 |
| PEGN 1720 | Health and Wellness - Circuit Fitness | 2 |
| PEGN 1730 | Health and Wellness - Jogging | 2 |
| PEGN 1740 | Health and Wellness - Walking | 2 |
| PEGN 1760 | Health and Wellness - Racquet Sports | 2 |
| PEGN 1770 | Health and Wellness - Climbing Techniques | 2 |
| PEGN 1780 | Health and Wellness - Self-Defense | 2 |
| PEGN 1790 | Health and Wellness - Figure Skating | 2 |
| PEGN 1800 | Health and Wellness - Beginning Swimming | 2 |
| PEGN 1810 | Health and Wellness - Intermediate Swimming | 2 |
| PEGN 1820 | Health and Wellness - Swim Conditioning | 2 |