Course Descriptions
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • *3000 and above require WRI 1200 as prerequisite This course focuses on the characteristics of different literary genres, interpretation of literature, and the application of literary concepts. Emphasis is on writing about literature. Prerequisite: Any Com Skills A course. FIN 3000 Business Finance A survey of finance and introduction to investments. Course units include: financial analysis, forecasting, and valuation; alternative sources of financing, including analysis of debt and equity securities from the viewpoints of both the firm and the investor; and management of current, intermediate, and long-term assets. Prerequisite: ACCT 2010; MATH 1130 or higher.
munist systems, and the various cultures of Islam that influence the choices of these societies on conditions and situations such as insanity, pornography, and homosexuality. This course explores whether these conditions and situations involve “crimes” committed by “criminals,” or whether these conditions and situations are better left to individual private decisions using moral principles and concepts of free will.
FIN 3300 Investments A fundamental course in investments. The course features: security analysis and portfolio management; analysis of financial statements; valuation of stocks and fixed-income securities; and the study of efficient diversification and risk-return management. Prerequisite: FIN 3000.
JADM 2000 Laws and Courts in World Cultures This course traces the development of laws and courts from ancient times to the present. The course focuses on historical events that have produced four major legal systems—U.S.-British common law, European civil law, Communist systems, and the various cultures of Islam. Topics covered include why the U.S.-British and European systems are so litigious in contrast to tribal societies. The course also explores how courts have primarily dealt with and currently deal with issues like the death penalty and torture of suspects. Prerequisite: Any Com Skills A course.
GEOG 1500 World Regional Geography This course studies the geography of the world’s major culture regions. Emphasis is placed on the geographic foundations and cultural characteristics, changes, and divisions that provide insight and understanding to current world events and issues.
JADM 2050 Basic Criminology The study of why people break the law, drawing upon classical and contemporary theories from the behavioral sciences. Among topics covered are the nature and types of crimes, victims’ rights, types of punishment, and crime prevention. Prerequisite: Any Com Skills A course.
GEOG 2000 Introduction to Human Geography An introduction to the concepts and major topics of human geography. This course uses a dynamic, hands-on approach to explore concepts such as mapping techniques, regions, diffusion, population growth, migration, regional and global economic development, growth of cities, cultural landscapes, market areas, and the human impact on the environment. Prerequisite: Any Com Skills A course.
JADM 2060 Civil and Criminal Justice Systems An overview of civil and criminal justice systems, processes, and personnel in the US. The course features units such as: the steps in a lawsuit; the dual court (federal and state) structure; civil rights issues. Landmark cases are studied. Prerequisite: Any Com Skills A course.
HIST 2001 History of World Cultures to 1500 An interpretive survey of the development of civilizations from prehistoric times to A.D. 1500. Considerations of the principal contributions, forces, and trends found among the major cultures of the world. HIST 2001 and HIST 2002 need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: Any Com Skills A course. HIST 2002 Global Historical Experience Since 1500 An interpretive survey of the development of civilizations and of the principal contributions, forces, and trends found among the major cultures of the world since A.D. 1500. HIST 2001 and HIST 2002 need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: Any Com Skills A course. HIST 3662 War and Society Since 1500 The history of warfare from A.D. 1500 to the present. Examines how changes in society and technology have altered the conduct of war and how war affects society and technology. The primary focus is on Europe and the United States with some study of the Middle East and East Asia. Prerequisite: Any R&E A course or HIST 2900. HIST 3668 Military History of Hawai`i This course examines the Military History of Hawai`i from the time of the unification of the Hawaiian Kingdom to present. A “new military history” approach will be used that emphasizes institution as well as “battle studies”. The course content is organized around field study visits of significant battlefield and historical sites in Hawai`i. Prerequisite: Any R&E A course (must have a grade of C- or higher). HIST 3900 Research and Writing Across Time and Culture This course provides general training in research and writing. The course is not geared to history majors alone, but rather develops broadly applicable cognitive skills of value to students in many disciplines and in any future career. Among the skills developed in this course are source identification and evaluation, generating an effective research agenda, formulating a research hypothesis, constructing a persuasive argument, and enhancing written and oral communication skills. In addition, the course explores the role and function of the historian and the value of historical approaches in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural setting. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any R&E A course. Undergraduate standing. HIST 4661 History of Military Thought An examination of the role of military theorists throughout history and their impact both on the military and political establishments. Some of the authors who may be considered include Sun-tze, Machiavelli, Clauswitz, and Jomini, and their impact on both strategy and policy is discussed. Prerequisite: Any 3000-level history course. HUM 1000 Introduction to the Humanities Personal and social values such as the meaning of freedom, the nature of truth, the concept of justice, and what makes for a good life will be explored through the arts, literature, religion and philosophy from a wide spectrum of world cultures. Analysis of historical contexts will prove useful for guiding today’s life choices. INTR 1000 The International System This course introduces students to some of the most important and recent thinking on the international system. How should we think about this new world that is marked by the integration of globalization and the division of terrorism and genocide? Students will be introduced to several of the major works by well known thinkers on both previous global systems and new views of what the present and future international system will be. Possible topics explored can include global ideological conflict, the spread of liberalism, the clash of civilizations, imperial systems, the rise of Asia and the decline of the West, etc. INTR 3900 Contemporary Nations Seminar: India A seminar studying in depth a specific country through readings, research, and interaction with students from the target country. Topics may include political, economic, social, cultural and other areas relevant to understanding this nation from a contemporary, interdisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any R&E A course; PSCI 1400 or 2000. JADM 1000 Crimes and Criminals This course focuses on the values in different societies, evolving over past and present times, such as the United States, the European Union, the Com-
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JADM 3310 Law Enforcement: Contemporary Issues The study of contemporary issues facing civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the community. The course examines problems affecting regulatory and law enforcement organizations at the local and federal levels. Topics include: agency discretion; selective enforcement; investigative techniques; and forensics. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any R&E A course; Any introductory sociology course. JADM 3500 Criminal Law The study of criminal lawsuits fundamental concepts, evolution, and functioning, using seminal cases and examining the interaction between criminal laws and the U.S. Constitution. Prerequisite: PSCI 1400 or 2000; and WRI 1200. MATH 1101 Fundamentals of College Mathematics An introductory course in the study of linear and elementary quadratic equations, designed to help students develop critical thinking skills in the area of mathematics. The course emphasizes the importance of algebraic principles, applications and problem solving. Students may enroll concurrently in MATH 1102. Prerequisite for Research and Epistemology B: Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning courses for students needing additional instruction prior to beginning introductory math courses. Students who place into MATH 1101 are encouraged to take the HPU math placement test to try to place directly into a Research and Epistemology B: Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning course. Placement testing appointments can be scheduled by contacting an HPU Academic Advisor. Prerequisite: SAT math score of 440 or higher, ACT math score of 18or higher, Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 39 orhigher, or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1102. MATH 1102 Fundamentals of Mathematics Laboratory A mathematics lab to be taken concurrently with MATH 1101, the course provides supplementary individual and small group instruction and supervised practice with fundamental algebra skills to help students succeed in MATH 1101. Students enrolled in MATH 1102 must be enrolled concurrently in MATH 1101. Prerequisite: Corequisite: MATH 1101. Corequisite: MATH 1101. MATH 1105 Intermediate Algebra An intermediate algebra course connecting the real world to mathematics. Topics include: factoring polynomials and solving equations by factoring, rational expressions and equations; graphing functions; systems of equations; absolute value equations; inequalities; radical expressions and functions; quadratic equations and their graphs; and quadratic formula. Students may enroll concurrently in MATH 1106.Prerequisite for Research and Epistemology B: Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning courses for students needing additional instruction prior to beginning introductory math courses. Students who place into MATH 1101 are encouraged to take the HPU math placement test to try to place directly into a Research and Epistemology B: Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning course. Placement testing appointments can be scheduled by contacting an HPU Academic Advisor. Prerequisite: An appropriate score on a placement test and a grade of B- or better in MATH 990/1101; or a grade if C- or better in MATH 990/1101 and concurrent enrollment in MATH 1106; or an appropriate score on a placement test. MATH 1106 Intermediate Algebra Laboratory A mathematics lab to be taken concurrently with MATH 1105, the course provides supplementary individual and small group instruction and supervised practice with intermediate algebra skills to help students succeed in MATH 1105. Corequisite: MATH 1105. MATH 1115 Survey of Mathematics A general survey course that emphasizes reasoning skills, real-life math applications and non-routine problem solving through individual and team assignments. Topics may include: inductive and deductive reasoning, logic, sequences, systems of numeration, geometry, metric system conversion analysis, personal finance, permutations and combinations, and an introduction to probability, plus individual topics of choice to prepare students for courses in their major or pursue self interests.Place out option for General Education Program: Students who score 630 or above on the SAT math or 28 or above on the ACT math may place out of the Research and Epistemology B: Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning category. Students will not receive course credit for a course in this category, though will have satisfied the Research and Epistemology B: Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning course requirement. Prerequisite: MATH 1105 or an appropriate score