2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses
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Description of courses offered by the various departments
The symbols FA (fall), SP (spring), and SU (summer) indicate when each course is offered. The credit (semester hours) for each course is indicated in parentheses after the course name. Interim course descriptions are made available during the fall semester and are published online.
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Study in Spain |
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STSP 215 - Engaging Spanish Culture (3)
SP. This course is designed to allow students to gain skills in cross-cultural communication: to understand how the world might look from the standpoint of Spanish experience, to learn how to discern and, where appropriate, adapt to Spanish cultural expectations of the other; to learn how to distinguish between the enduring principles of human morality and their Spanish-specific adaptations; to witness Spanish cultural embodiments of faith, and thus to reflect on the substance and definition of one’s own faith by comparison. This course is taught in English by the Calvin director and is required for all students.
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STSP 302 - Advanced Grammar, Conversation and Composition II (3)
SP. A continuation of Spanish 301. Designed to improve speaking and writing skills through vocabulary acquisition and the honing of grammatical accuracy. Extensive practice in oral and written communication.
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STSP 308 - Introduction to the Hispanic World I (4)
SP. This course introduces students to the major developments of the Hispanic World from antiquity to the independence of the American colonies in the early 19th century. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in the Iberian Peninsula and the Castilian colonies in the Americas. This course, normally the first in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level culture and literature courses.
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STSP 309 - Introduction to the Hispanic World II (4)
SP. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from the independence of the Spanish American colonies to the present day. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in Spain and Spanish America. In addition, students develop their skills in reading and evaluating literature in a second language through representative texts, and they sharpen their skills in critical writing and analysis. This course, normally the second course in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level culture and literature courses.
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STSP 315 - Engaging Spanish Culture (3)
SP. This course is designed to allow students to gain skills in cross-cultural communication: to understand how the world might look from the standpoint of Spanish experience, to learn how to discern and, where appropriate, adapt to Spanish cultural expectations of the other; to learn how to distinguish between the enduring principles of human morality and their Spanish-specific adaptations; to witness Spanish cultural embodiments of faith, and thus to reflect on the substance and definition of one’s own faith by comparison. This course is taught in Spanish by the Calvin director and is required of all students.
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STSP 340 - Spanish Phonology and Dialectology (3)
SP. An introduction to Spanish linguistics, concentrating on the sounds of Spanish (phonetics and phonology), with appropriate pronunciation practice and contrasts with English pronunciation. Included are units on the history of the Spanish language and the major dialects spoken today. Not offered in 2022-23.
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STSP 390 - Direct Enroll at the Universidad de Oviedo (3)
SP. Direct enrollment in at least one course at the university is required of all students in this program, except those enrolled in SPAN 302. This course counts as elective credits towards the Spanish major or minor.
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STSP 393 - Independent Ethnographic Study (2)
SP. Placement in a local agency, school, or business to observe and/or participate in a work setting. Prerequisite: permission of the program director.
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Study in Washington, D.C. |
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STDC 241 - Study in Washington, DC (1)
SP. This course prepares students for the semester study program in Washington, D.C. Not offered 2022-23.
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STDC 300 - Disciplinary course offered by the program director (3)
SP. Check the off-campus website for details.
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STDC 342 - Special Topics in Public Life (3)
SP. The specific content of this course varies from year to year, depending on the program director. While its substantive focus may vary, the course content is framed within the context of public life generally, and it draws upon the Washington environment by including speakers from and visits to relevant organizations, agencies, businesses, or government entities.
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STDC 343 - Integrating Faith and Public Life (3)
SP. individuals and institutions of many faith traditions seek to affect the climate and content of policy making. The course will stress site visits to organizations that influence, study, and/or implement public policies in a variety of areas such as health, social services, security, economic development, and trade. Students will be challenged to compare and contrast the organizations where they work as interns with the institutions visited in this course, particularly in terms of organizational objectives and the role of religion in the organization’s mission. May be credited as an elective or as a departmental credit when accepted by individual departments.
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STDC 344 - Internship in Washington, DC (8)
SP. An internship experience, normally consisting of a four-day work week in a professional setting, in the students major field of concentration. Credit toward a department major is granted at the discretion of each department. Internships for social work students are available to students approved by the Sociology and Social Work Department.
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Supply Chain Management: Undergraduate |
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SCM 201 - Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management (3)
SP, as needed. This course will engage students in a broad examination of multiple aspects of operations and supply chain management. Students will gain exposure to product and process design, program management, quality management, lean manufacturing techniques and supply chain management. Students will use a business simulation software to understand and model the impact of operational decisions on company profitability. Prerequisite: BUS 101 or ENGR 101 . Lab Fee: $50.
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SCM 302 - Supply Chain (3)
FA. This course takes an integrative cross-functional approach to the study of supply chain management. Students will evaluate the challenges and opportunities involved in constructing a global network of organizations that cooperate synergistically to provide goods and services. Global business issues are discussed in the context of ethics and sustainability from a Reformed Christian perspective. Topical coverage includes cross-cultural considerations, strategy, supply chain network design, sourcing, logistics, supply chain relationship management, demand forecasting, and performance evaluation. For entry into this 300-level course in the operations and supply chain management major, students must achieve at least a C in BUS 101 , BUS 201 , and ACCT 203 . Prerequisites: ACCT 203 , SCM 201 , and STAT 143 .
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SCM 303 - Sustainable Operations (3)
FA. A study of the management of production and operations within a business, including planning, control, and evaluation of resources, inventory, schedules, and product or service quality. Significant time will be spent considering aspects such as statistical process control (SPC), lean manufacturing, and the financial impact of operations decisions. Special emphasis is placed on sustainability within operations. Students in the OSCM major will be required to take SCM 303L . Computer applications are occasionally integrated for analysis and simulation purposes. This course may require off-site meetings to examine operations in real-time. For entry into this 300-level course in the operations and supply chain management major, students must achieve at least a C in BUS 101 , BUS 201 , and ACCT 203 . Prerequisites: ACCT 203 , BUS 201 , and SCM 201 . Not offered 2022-23.
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SCM 303L - Sustainable Operations Lab (1)
FA. This one-hour course will be taught as a supplement to BUS 357 - Business for Engineers and SCM 303 - Sustainable Operations . The course is required for OSCM majors but is optional for BUS 357 students, who may gain from the focus on manufacturing engineering and business modeling as well as toward completion of a business minor. This lab course has three components: (1) A business simulation considering aspects of operations management and the sustainable, or circular economy; (2) Utilization of course topics in creation of operations financial models and should-costing; (3) Commercial and financial support for senior engineering projects through cross-functional integration of business and engineering students. Corequisite: BUS 357 or SCM 303 . Lab Fee: $50. Not offered 2022-23.
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SCM 310 - Global Supply Chain Practicum (3)
SU. The Global Supply Chain Practicum is an international travel course required for students pursuing the OSCM major. This course is offered during the May term and will focus on the impact of operations and global supply chain decisions in the context of local flourishing and economic impact. This course involves engagement with key technical aspects of manufacturing and operations management but also allows students to engage with reflective readings and writing considering the impact of economic opportunity, development and ethical leadership primarily focused on economic deserts. Not offered 2022-23.
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SCM 383 - External Practicum (1)
FA, SP, SU. Students work at least 60 hours in a position that must be related to their major. May be repeated multiple times for credit. No more than 12 credit hours of internship and/or practicum can be counted toward graduation requirements. International students enrolled in this course may apply for CPT authorization. Online. Prerequisites: Not open to first-year students. Must be a major in Business department and have received approval from the department. Applications are initiated through the Career Center. Students find their own position, which must be approved by the Career Center and the Business department.
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Theatre |
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THTR 120 - Calvin Theatre Company (1)
FA, SP. Membership in this production practicum is determined annually by interview/audition. Members are actively encouraged to explore the intersection of their Christian faith and the production of high-quality pieces of theatre. In the process, they receive training in the various practical aspects of theatre through participation in one production each semester. Students may participate more than one year and are encouraged to experience as many different aspects of production as possible, both onstage and backstage. No more than six semester hours may count toward the requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
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THTR 203 - Performance Studies (3)
SP. An introduction to performance as a means of analyzing, appreciating, and celebrating life and literature. By providing training in the principles and techniques of performing before an audience, this course expands students’ understanding of the relationships between text and performance, literature and human action, and written and oral forms of discourse. Genres examined include poetry, prose, non-fiction, oral history, and Biblical literature.
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