2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 05, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Finance

  
  • FINC 3850 - Internship


    4 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FINC 3900 - Seminar in Portfolio Management


    4 Semester Hours
    The course focuses on portfolio management, with focus on management; investments Emphasis is on analysis of equity securities, fixed income securities,; derivatives in the context of portfolio management Equity portfolio management is emphasized in the context of support of management of the General Louis Wilson Fund, the student-managed fund The course requires readings, cases, field trips, projects, student research,; presentations

  
  • FINC 4000 - Advanced Finance


    4 Semester Hours
    An advanced course in corporate finance Selected topics include working capital management, risk analysis in capital budgeting, financing, mergers; acquisitions, international financial markets, derivative financial instruments,; capital market theory Cases; projects are used in the course

    Prerequisites: FINC 3000 
  
  • FINC 4002 - Student Managed Fund I


    2 Semester Hours
    A course in the practice of portfolio management with focus on management of the General Louis Wilson Fund, the student-managed portfolio Provides an opportunity for managing the investment of College endowment funds by utilizing economic, industry,; company analysis in the context of security valuation models Combines the study of sophisticated security analysis; portfolio theory, management,; performance measurement

    Prerequisites: FINC 3900 
  
  • FINC 4012 - Student-Managed Fund II


    2 Semester Hours
    A course in the practice of portfolio management with focus on management of the General Louis Wilson Fund, the student-managed portfolio Provides an opportunity for managing the investment of College endowment funds by utilizing economic, industry,; company analysis in the context of security valuation models Combines the study of sophisticated security analysis; portfolio management with the practical demands of hands-on money management Extends the study of portfolio theory,management,; performance measurement

    Prerequisites: FINC 3900 
  
  • FINC 4702 - Undergraduate Research


    2 Semester Hours
  
  • FINC 4750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FINC 4751 - Special Topics


    1 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FINC 4752 - Special Topics


    2 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FINC 4753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FINC 4800 - Directed Study


    4 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • FINC 4801 - Directed Study


    1 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • FINC 4802 - Directed Study


    2 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • FINC 4803 - Directed Study


    3 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • FINC 4850 - Internship


    4 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FINC 4851 - Internship


    1 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FINC 4852 - Internship


    2 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FINC 4853 - Internship


    3 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.


Foundations

  
  • FOUN 1000 - Foundations


    0 Semester Hours
    A program to acclimate students to college life; the Millsaps Community The course is a non-credit bearing graduation requirement for all students; must be taken in the first semester at Millsaps

  
  • FOUN 1050 - Transfer Foundations


    0 Semester Hours
    A program to acclimate transfer students to the Millsaps Community The course is a non-credit bearing graduation requirement for all students; must be taken in the first semester at Millsaps (fall or spring)

  
  • FOUN 2002 - Foundation Leaders


    2 Semester Hours

French

  
  • FREN HI - Honors in French


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • FREN HII - Honors in French


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • FREN 1000 - Basic French I


    4 Semester Hours
    An introduction to the essentials of vocabulary, grammar,; sentence structure Primary emphasis on understanding; speaking Secondary emphasis on reading; writing Intended for students with no prior study of French

  
  • FREN 1010 - Basic French II


    4 Semester Hours
    Continuation of Basic French

    Prerequisites: FREN 1000  or equivalent placement score
  
  • FREN 2000 - Intermediate French


    4 Semester Hours
    Building on Basic French, this course focuses on the practical application of basic listening; speaking skills; expands students’ reading; writing skills

    Prerequisites: FREN 1010  or equivalent placement score
  
  • FREN 2110 - Contemporary French Culture


    4 Semester Hours
    This transition course concentrates on reading skills in a conversational classroom environment It is designed to help students attain a level of linguistic proficiency; cultural understanding that will allow them to interact effectively with speakers of French Taught in French

    Prerequisites: FREN 2000  or equivalent placement score
  
  • FREN 2750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FREN 2751 - Special Topics


    1 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FREN 2752 - Special Topics


    2 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FREN 2753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FREN 3200 - Survey of French Literature Up to theýRevolution


    4 Semester Hours
    A close study of the major works produced in France from the Middle Ages to the Revolution Taught in French

    Prerequisites: FREN 2110 
  
  • FREN 3210 - Survey of French Literature After theýRevolution


    4 Semester Hours
    A close study of the principal literary works produced in France from the time of the Revolution to the present Taught in French

    Prerequisites: FREN 2110 
  
  • FREN 3220 - French Civilization Up to the Revolution


    4 Semester Hours
    This course focuses on the art, history, literary accomplishments; cultural aspirations of French-speaking people up to the Revolution Taught in French

    Prerequisites: FREN 2110 
  
  • FREN 3230 - French Civilization After the Revolution


    4 Semester Hours
    This course focuses on the art, history, literary accomplishments,; cultural aspirations of French-speaking people from the time of the Revolution to the present Taught in French

    Prerequisites: FREN 2110 
  
  • FREN 3750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FREN 3753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FREN 3850 - Internship


    4 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FREN 3851 - Internship


    1 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FREN 3852 - Internship


    2 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FREN 3853 - Internship


    3 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FREN 4750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • FREN 4800 - Directed Study


    4 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • FREN 4801 - Directed Study


    1 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • FREN 4802 - Directed Study


    2 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • FREN 4803 - Directed Study


    3 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • FREN 4850 - Internship


    4 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FREN 4851 - Internship


    1 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FREN 4852 - Internship


    2 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.

  
  • FREN 4853 - Internship


    3 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works under the supervision of the department.


Connections

  
  • FYCS 1110 - Connections


    4 Semester Hours
    The distinctive goals of the FYCS 1110 are complementary to the distinctive goals of the Our Human Heritage program The Our Human Heritage program constructs a large-scale historical framework by examining multiple historical contexts; drawing on multiple humanities disciplines; in contrast, FYCS 1110 addresses a specific topic situated within a single humanities discipline; in the topic’s historical context Students will create formal; informal communication products that demonstrate critical listening, reading,;, where appropriate, aural; visual comprehension of course material

  
  • FYCS 1120 - Ventures


    4 Semester Hours
    Courses explore a problem or tightly-focused set of problems Students investigate relevant issues from multiple perspectives; propose possibilities for resolution The students engage in project-based work, collaborative learning, creative risk-taking,; adaptive strategies for problem-solving Course topics will be diverse; from a variety of disciplines


Connections with Fine Arts

  
  • FYCSFA 1110 - Connections With Fine Arts


    4 Semester Hours
    The distinctive goals of Connects are complementary to the distinctive goals of the Our Human Heritage program The Our Human Heritage program constructs a large-scale historical framework by examining multiple historical contexts; drawing on multiple humanities disciplines; in contrast, Connections addresses a specific topic situated within a single humanities discipline; in the topic’s historical context FYCSFA 1110 is specifically focused on the Fine Arts Students will create formal; informal communication products that demonstrate critical listening, reading,;, where appropriate, aural; visual comprehension of course material

  
  • FYCSFA 1120 - Ventures With Fine Arts


    4 Semester Hours
    Courses explore a problem or tightly-focused set of problems, with a focus on Fine Arts Students investigate relevant issues from multiple perspectives; propose possibilities for resolution The students engage in project-based work, collaborative learning, creative risk-taking,; adaptive strategies for problem-solving Course topics will be diverse; from a variety of disciplines


Connections with Social World

  
  • FYCSOC 1120 - Ventures With Social World


    4 Semester Hours
    Courses explore a problem or tightly-focused set of problems, with a focus on the Social World Students investigate relevant issues from multiple perspectives; propose possibilities for resolution The students engage in project-based work, collaborative learning, creative risk-taking,; adaptive strategies for problem-solving Course topics will be diverse; from a variety of disciplines


Connections with STEM

  
  • FYCSTEM 1120 - Ventures With Stem


    4 Semester Hours
    Courses explore a problem or tightly-focused set of problems, with a focus on STEM Students investigate relevant issues from multiple perspectives; propose possibilities for resolution The students engage in project-based work, collaborative learning, creative risk-taking,; adaptive strategies for problem-solving Course topics will be diverse; from a variety of disciplines


Our Human Heritage

  
  • FYHH 1010 - Our Human Heritage Part 1


    4 Semester Hours
    This course is a humanities-based, interdisciplinary exploration of human experience; world cultures throughout history, considering intellectual development, artistic expression, social; cultural evolution, from pre-history until the present The course will develop skills for seeking, understanding,; interpreting cultural phenomena across numerous human contexts

  
  • FYHH 1020 - Our Human Heritage Part 2


    4 Semester Hours
    This course is a humanities-based, interdisciplinary exploration of human experience; world cultures throughout history, considering intellectual development, artistic expression, social; cultural evolution, from pre-history until the present The course will develop skills for seeking, understanding,; interpreting cultural phenomena across numerous human contexts


Geoscience

  
  • GEOL HI - Honors I in Geology


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • GEOL HII - Honors II in Geology


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • GEOL 1000 - The Physical Earth (with Lab)


    4 Semester Hours
    Study of the earth, including earth material properties, surface erosional; depositional processes,; earth interior processes

  
  • GEOL 1200 - Geosystems (with lab)


    4 Semester Hours
    This course explores the fundamental characteristics of Earth’s major systems Emphasis is placed on identifying synergies between the atmosphere, hydrosphere,; lithosphere which combine to form the biosphere

  
  • GEOL 1300 - Human & Nat Disasters (w lab)


    4 Semester Hours
    The study of earth resources, systems,; processes from a natural hazard perspective Primary focus is on geologic; climatic disasters, but where appropriate human; technological disasters will be investigated

  
  • GEOL 1801 - Directed Study


    1 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • GEOL 2000 - Plate Tect/Earth Hist (w lab)


    4 Semester Hours
    Study of successive events leading to the present configuration of the continental masses, the evolution; development of life,; the kinds; distribution of rocks; minerals, all viewed using the framework of the theory of plate tectonics

    Prerequisites: GEOL 1000 , GEOL 1200 , or GEOL 1300  
  
  • GEOL 2100 - Hydrolog&Chem Nat Water w Lab


    4 Semester Hours
    A comprehensive study of the occurrence, distribution,; geochemical processes of natural waters Topics include: hydrologic cycle, Darcy’s Law, groundwater flow in confined; unconfined aquifers, stream flow, the effects of common forms of pollution on the natural system, current environmental regulations,; remediation technologies

    Prerequisites: GEOL 1000 , GEOL 1200 , or GEOL 1300  
  
  • GEOL 2200 - Process Geomorphology (w lab)


    4 Semester Hours
    A comprehensive approach to studying the processes that shape Earth’s surface; the resulting landforms; their origin, evolution, form,; spatial distribution In this class, students will explore the Earth’s surface while applying two approaches: first a descriptive approach, in which landforms are considered as indicators of geologic age,; second, a quantitative analysis of landform morphology; field measurement of geomorphic processes

    Prerequisites: GEOL 1000 , GEOL 1200 , or GEOL 1300  
  
  • GEOL 2750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • GEOL 2760 - Plate Techtonics/Earth History


    4 Semester Hours
    Study of successive events leading to the present configuration of the continental masses, the evolution; development of life,; the kinds; distribution of rocks; minerals, all viewed using the framework of the theory of plate tectonics

  
  • GEOL 3000 - Sedimentary Geology (w lab)


    4 Semester Hours
    Rock sequences, lithologic; paleontologic facies of various parts of the United States,; basic sedimentological principles Field trips are required

    Prerequisites: GEOL 2000  
  
  • GEOL 3100 - Solid Earth Geophysics w lab


    4 Semester Hours
    Introduction to the fundamentals of geophysics; geophysical exploration (controlled-source seismology, earthquake seismology, gravity, magnetics,; heat flow) Specific observations illustrate how each technique constrains certain aspects of the plate tectonic framework that is fundamental to the study of the earth

  
  • GEOL 3200 - Subsurface Map/Res Eval w lab


    4 Semester Hours
    Discipline oriented objectives of this course aid in the interpretation; description of geologic features presented on maps; cross sections You will learn to analyze geologic data; construct maps,; cross sections that effectively illustrate the geologic condition represented by the data You will formulate credible reserve estimates for both petroleum; mineral prospects Additional components of this course include an introduction to geological information systems (GIS) software,; wire line logging techniques; interpretation

    Prerequisites: GEOL 2000  
  
  • GEOL 3300 - Applied Geophysics (w lab)


    4 Semester Hours
    Application of near-surface geophysical methods to environmental; engineering problems (ground water, archaeology, earthquake hazards, etc) Geophysical methods discussed; demonstrated include seismic, electrical, gravity/magnetic, ground penetrating radar,; borehole geophysics Fieldwork required

  
  • GEOL 3500 - Field Study in Geology


    4 Semester Hours
    Open to geology majors; some non-geology majors who are interested in field-study of geologic concepts; processes Requires consent of instructor to enroll

  
  • GEOL 3510 - Yellowstone Field Study


    4 Semester Hours
    This course is designed to provide students with a field-based introduction to the Yellowstone region (Montana, Wyoming & Idaho) Students learn the tectonic; volcanic history of the Yellowstone Plateau,; observe the modern expression of this volcanic field in Yellowstone’s famed geysers; hot springs In addition, evidence of recent earthquakes is investigated; mapped Through various field exercises, students also examine stream processes; chemistry Requires consent of instructor to enroll

  
  • GEOL 3520 - Earthquakes & Volcanoes Pacific NorthýWest


    4 Semester Hours
    Nowhere in the United States are the processes; products of plate tectonics more apparent than in the Cascadia region of the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Northern California,; Washington) This course is designed to provide students with a field-based introduction to earthquakes; volcanic hazards of one of the most geologically interesting; beautiful areas of the United States Requires consent of instructor to enroll

  
  • GEOL 3530 - Folded Rocks-Crossing the Appalachia


    4 Semester Hours
    This course is designed to provide students with a field-based introduction to the geology; geological history of the Appalachian Mountains In addition, the course will provide students with opportunities to observe; analyze earth materials; geologic processes in the field The course will begin with an overview of the tectonic; surficial processes of the southern Appalachians The middle section of the course will focus on the geology of the Blue Ridge province of the Appalachians Students will examine deformation associated with mountain building using various techniques in structural geology, including geologic mapping; cross-section preparation Through various field exercises, students will also investigate stream, mass wasting,; tectonic processes Requires consent of instructor to enroll

  
  • GEOL 3750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • GEOL 3751 - Special Topics


    1 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • GEOL 3752 - Special Topics


    2 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • GEOL 3753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • GEOL 3800 - Directed Study


    4 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • GEOL 3801 - Directed Study


    1 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • GEOL 3802 - Directed Study


    2 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • GEOL 3803 - Directed Study


    3 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • GEOL 3901 - Junior Geology Seminar I


    1 Semester Hours
    The geology seminar series is designed to prepare the student for laboratory; field-based experiment formulation; design, research protocol, data interpretation,; presentatio results in an academic or professional manner, both in written; oral forms The seminar courses, while independendently focusing on specific objectives each semester, will occasionally hold joint meetings to cover special topics or listen to guest speakers

  
  • GEOL 3911 - Junior Geology Seminar II


    1 Semester Hours
    The geology seminar series is designed to prepare the student for laboratory; field-based experiment formulation; design, research protocol, data interpretation,; presentatio results in an academic or professional manner, both in written; oral forms The seminar courses, while independendently focusing on specific objectives each semester, will occasionally hold joint meetings to cover special topics or listen to guest speakers

    Prerequisites: GEOL 3901  
  
  • GEOL 4000 - Mineralogy & Petrology w lab


    4 Semester Hours
    This course will introduce the student to the concepts of mineralogy that are the basis for petrologic, geochemical,; economic investigations Identification of minerals in hand sample will aid in understanding the physical; chemical environments that promoted mineral genesis Discipline-specific skills developed include systematic analysis of minerals; mineral assemblages,; the association of mineral; chemical composition with the environment of formation Approximately one third of the course will focus on understanding the relationship between mineral assemblages; igneous; metamorphic rock identification, classification,; petrology

    Prerequisites: GEOL 2000  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOL 2000  
  
  • GEOL 4200 - Structural Geology (w lab)


    4 Semester Hours
    Origin; classification of the structural features of the rocks comprising the earth’s crust Lab emphasizes various techniques of structural analysis

    Prerequisites: GEOL 2000  
  
  • GEOL 4500 - Field Geology II


    4 Semester Hours
    Advanced training in the standard methods of geologic field work; an introduction to the regional geology Prerequisite: to be determined by the college or university offering the course, but should include previous field experience

    Prerequisites: GEOL 2000 ; GEOL 3000 ;GEOL 4000 ; GEOL 4200 ; Previous Field Experience required
  
  • GEOL 4701 - Undergraduate Research


    1 Semester Hours
  
  • GEOL 4750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • GEOL 4800 - Directed Study


    4 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • GEOL 4921 - Senior Geology Seminar I


    1 Semester Hours
    The geology seminar series is designed to prepare the student for laboratory; field based experiment, formulation,; design, research protocol, data interpretation,; presentation of results in an academic or professional manner, both in written; oral forms The seminar courses, while independently focusing on specific objectives each semester, will occasionally hold joint meetings to cover special topics or listen to guest speakers

  
  • GEOL 4931 - Senior Geology Seminar II


    1 Semester Hours
    The geology seminar series is designed to prepare the student for laboratory; field based experiment, formulation,; design, research protocol, data interpretation,; presentation of results in an academic or professional manner, both in written; oral forms The seminar courses, while independently focusing on specific objectives each semester, will occasionally hold joint meetings to cover special topics or listen to guest speakers


Government & Politics

  
  • GOVT HI - Honors I in Gov’t & Politics


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • GOVT HII - Honors II in Gov’t & Politics


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • GOVT 1000 - Introduction to American Government


    4 Semester Hours
    A systems analysis of the American political environment; decision-making agencies, including study of federalism, state; local government, political parties, Congress, the presidency,; the judiciary

  
  • GOVT 2000 - Comparative Government


    4 Semester Hours
    General comparative theory applied to developed; developing nations

  
  • GOVT 2200 - State and Local Politics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course is a survey of the processes of government; politics within; across the states This is not a course on Mississippi politics, though special consideration will be given to historical examples; current events in our state The primary focus of the course is a comparative examination of the institutions; politics of state government Significant time is also devoted to studying the structures; practices of local government Students gain a special appreciation for the complex relationships between state, local,; national levels of governance

 

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