Biology - Major in Biology Program

Required courses:
ENG 130 Introduction to Media in the Digital Age

Introduction to theory and practice in the rapidly-evolving realm of digital media and its social, cultural, political, economic, and other implications. Fulfills requirement: Humanistic Perspectives. 3 credits.

ENG 231 Journalism and News Reporting

Introduction to the basic skills of journalistic writing such as interviewing, gathering and reporting news and writing feature stories according to standard formats and styles. The course also covers ethical and legal considerations related to news reporting. Fulfills requirement: Humanistic Perspectives,Oral Communication. Prerequisite: FYE 112, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

ENG 233 Multimedia Narratives

Hands-on introduction to storytelling through a variety of mediums, including audio, video, voiceover and print. The course will focus on career exploration through writing, going from academic discourse to communicating in such fields as public relations, social media, print journalism, broadcasting and podcasting. Fulfills requirement: Humanistic Perspectives,Critical Thinking through Writing. Prerequisite: FYE 112, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

ENG 330 Strategic Communications and Newsroom Workshop

This course builds on the basic skills of journalistic writing, interviewing, and fact gathering to provide training in storytelling and communicationsáapplicable to a variety of professional fields. Together, we will learn how information is conveyed across a changing media landscape; to gather and assimilate information across a wide variety of media platforms; to produce work consistent with contemporary demands in journalism and communications;áand to explore how newsrooms operate today. Students also will have the exciting opportunity to see their work published (so valuable for resumes) with stories produced in the course contributing to LVC's student-run newspaper. Fulfills requirement: Humanistic Perspectives. Prerequisite: ENG 231 or DCOM 285, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

ENG 331 Persuasive Writing

Investigation of the theory and practice of advanced composition and rhetoric in multiple communications contexts. This course introduces the student to classical and contemporary rhetoric, and contributes to the enhancement of persuasive writing skills. Fulfills requirement: Critical Thinking through Writing. Prerequisite: FYE 112; or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

ENG 335 Editing

Introduction to the theory and practice of editing, with an emphasis on reading closely, revising, and other aspects of refining and preparing content for publication or online distribution. Fulfills requirement: . Prerequisite: FYE 112, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

ENG 430 Multimedia Feature Writing

Introduction to the fundamentals of feature writing, with an emphasis on specific kinds of research, interviewing, storytelling, and editing text for diverse media. The course is run as a writing workshop. Fulfills requirement: Humanistic Perspectives. Prerequisite: ENG 231 (formerly 213) or ENG 233 (formerly 217), or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

HIS 102
HIS 150
HIS 250
HIS 350
HIS 460
HIS 499 Senior Seminar in History

Seminars have a thematic focus, currently the origins, impacts, and responses to the climate crisis. Class meetings include discussions, readings, research methods, and the historiography. Students will write a research paper on an aspect of the topic of their choosing utilizing a variety of sources and present their research to the class. How this period is represented in the news, popular culture and other forms of public history such as cinema are reviewed. Fulfills requirement:?Critical Thinking through Writing. Fulfills requirement: Critical Thinking through Writing. Prerequisites: Senior history majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits. (This course is cross-listed with JSTC 286)

Three from the following:
HIS 103 World History I

Survey of world history from the beginnings of human civilization to ca. 1500. The course is organized geographically and chronologicvally and examines the cultures and civilizations of Eurasia, the Mediterranean world, Africa, and the Americas. Major themes of the course include empire-building, spread on religions, and cross-cultural contact. Fulfills requirement: Human Diversity,Social Scientific Inquiry. 3 credits.

HIS 105 World History II

This survey of modern world history (ca. 1450 to the present) explores key developments in the formation of the modern world. Through primary and secondary sources, the course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how ideas, wars, trade, diseases, and revolutions have shaped the modern world. Examining key concepts such as imperialism, colonialism, nationalism, and globalization, the course encourages students to analyze contemporary global and domestic issues from diverse cultural perspectives, and to engage in ongoing reflections about their own culture and other cultures. Fulfills requirement: Social Scientific Inquiry,Human Diversity. 3 credits.

HIS 125 United States History to 1877

The course provides an overview of US history from European colonization and conquest through the end of Reconstruction. Particular attention is paid to the issue of slavery through the Civil War and efforts to reform political and economic institutions after. Whether African Americans were property or citizens tested the republic's ideals and durability. How this period is represented in the news, popular culture and other forms of public history such as cinema are reviewed. Fulfills requirement: Civic Engagement. Fulfills requirement: Civic Engagement. 3 credits.

HIS 126 With Justice for All? U.S. History from 1860

Since the Civil War, Americans have changed their conception of who belongs to "We the People." Moreover, we have also reconsidered the appropriate role of government for citizens and the world. This course reviews these controversies in the past and present, including how they are reflected in news, politics, public history, and cinema. Fulfills requirement: Civic Engagement Fulfills requirement: Civic Engagement. 3 credits.

Three from the following:
HIS 251 Topics in Political History

This course will examine specific topics in political history, with a focus on either US, European, African, or Latin American political history. Specific topical emphases might include 19th and 20th Century US Political History; the impact of Colonial and Post-Colonial African Political History; Populist Politics in 20th & 21st Century Latin America; and Transformation in European Political Systems in the 20th & 21st Centuries. Topics will be announced two years in advance. Fulfills requirement: Social Scientific Inquiry. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, and at least two 100-level courses in History; or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

HIS 252
HIS 253 Topics in Comparative History

This seminar will focus on topics in comparative history and politics with a focus on European, Asian, and/or African history. Topics in Comparative Politics currently explores the historical and political formation of the modern Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. By examining key concepts such as Orientalism, colonialism, and political Islam, this course aims to provide students with an improved understanding of modern MENA. Fulfills requirement: Human Diversity,Social Scientific Inquiry. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, and at least two college level courses in history, political science, global studies, or sociology; or permission of the instructor. 3 credits. (This course is cross-listed with POL 210)

HIS 254 Topics in the History of the Americas

This seminar focuses on questions, issues, and themes in the history of the Americas (i.e., the Western Hemisphere). Topical and thematic emphases might include: Race, Class & Gender in the Americas from the Age of Revolution to the Present; Comparative Slavery & Post-Emancipation Societies in the Americas; Social Movements & State Formation in the Americas; and the Americas during the Cold War. Topical focus will be announced two years in advance. Fulfills requirement: Social Scientific Inquiry. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, and at least two 100-level courses in History; or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Three from the following (applicable DCOM courses may be approved by the advisor):
ART 260 The Photograph

This course explores the role of photography as an art form, as a tool for communication and storytelling, and as a medium of realism that is increasingly called upon for verification within the society. In providing a history of the photograph from its origins in the early nineteenth century to the digital age, the course grapples with the compelling nature of the photograph as a carrier of potent meaning. Students will examine the use of photography for portraiture, landscape and architecture, social documentary, and scientific research while gaining an understanding of the stylistic shifts in the medium in relation to cultural aesthetics. Fulfills requirement: Critical Thinking through Writing,Humanistic Perspectives. 3 credits.

ART 370 Museum Studies

Do you have a deep and enduring interest in museums? Are you curious about how a museum operates? This course is intended for students interested in all types of museums including art, history, science, and social issues. By introducing students to the origins of museums and exploring the role museums have played in shaping history and knowledge, students will gain exposure to museology from a global perspective. Topics include the evolution of museum collections, methods of display, and the changing role of museums in reaching a broad spectrum of society. Museology also provides essential professional skills for students pursuing career or graduate opportunities in the museums or related fields including education, design, marketing, outreach, archiving, and conservation. Fulfills requirement: Critical Thinking through Writing,Humanistic Perspectives. 3 credits.

BUS 285 Organizational Communications

This course equips students with essential skills for effective communication and critical thinking in professional settings, focusing on developing writing, speaking, and listening skills for business management. Students will learn to express themselves clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing. The curriculum emphasizes crafting content tailored to specific purposes and audiences, understanding communication processes, and applying critical thinking and ethical considerations in today's digital workplace. Practical training includes delivering oral presentations, using effective listening techniques, and building writing skills focusing on style, mechanics, organization, and content. Additionally, students will develop information literacy skills, enabling them to compose well-researched reports using appropriate documentation formats and perform professionally in speech, writing, and interpersonal communication within global and diverse work environments. Fulfills requirement: Critical Thinking through Writing. Prerequisite: ENG 111/112 or FYE 111/112. Majors in accounting and business administration majors need a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or greater in all foundation courses completed to date. 3 credits.

DCOM 130

Internship (Minimum of 2 credits):

HIS 400 Internship

Field experience related to student's work, research interests, or graduate school plans. A journal and paper in addition to fieldwork are required. Fulfills requirement: Immersive Experience. Students may take up to 6 credits per semester and up to 12 credits during the summer. Prerequisites: Junior or senior status; overall GPA of at least 2.5; completion of registration forms; approval of internship site by student's advisor prior to registration; approval of department chair. 1-12 credits.

Two HIS electives (6 credits) including the following:
COE 204SS
COE 212SS
COE 215SS
COE 224SS
COE 248SS