Southwest Baptist University
Department of Extended Learning
OLDC – Online Dual Credit Courses
1. Computer Information Science
2. Fine Arts
3. History
4. Physical Fitness and Wellness
5. Math
6. American Government and Politics
7. Psychology
8. Sociology
Computer Information Science
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CIS 1033 Foundations of Computer Science, Mrs. Meilani Conley – 3 Hours (yearlong)
This course consists of key concepts and principles (big ideas) that are foundational and
influential to all areas of computing. The following topics will be covered: nature of
computing, information/data representation, algorithm, abstraction, recursion, complexity
analysis, concurrency, storage, distributed computing limits of computing, programming
paradigms, higher-order functions, artificial intelligence, and social impact. The overarching
goal of the course is to communicate computing as discipline of great and lasting value.
The student allowed to enroll in this course must meet the following criteria:
• Taken or are concurrently enrolled in MAT-1143 (College Algebra)
• High school junior or senior
• 23 minimum composite score on the ACT OR 3.75 minimum GPA on 4.0 scale
Textbooks: Abelson, H., Ledeen, K, & Lewis, H. (2012). Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty,
and Happiness after the Digital Explosion. (Free online at http://www.bitsbook.com)
Dierbach, C. (2013). Introduction to Computer Science Using Python. Wiley Publishing:
Hoboken, NJ. ISBN: 978-0-470-55515-6
CIS 1144 Computer Science I, Dr. Tim DeClue – 4 Hours (yearlong)
Introduces the software engineering principles related to computer programming and
problem solving including the associated topics of object-oriented design, algorithms, and
data structures. The course is designed to provide the serious computer science student
with basic software development skills and a solid foundation for further study.
The student allowed to enroll in this course must meet the following criteria:
• Be an exceptional academic and internally motivated student
• High school senior
• 25 minimum composite score on the ACT OR 3.85 minimum GPA on 4.0 scale
• It is strongly recommended that the student have completed or be currently enrolled in a
course that satisfies the requirements for MAT 1143 (College Algebra) at Southwest Baptist
University.
Textbook: Anderson, J., and Franceschi, H. (2016). Java 6 Illuminated: An Active Learning
Approach 4th Ed. Jones and Bartlett Publishing: Sudbury, Massachusetts. ISBN 13: 978-1284-04531-4
Fine Arts
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FAR 1023 Introduction to Music, Dr. Robert Carney - 3 Hours
An introduction to music from Western and non-Western cultures to help the non-music
major develop new ways of listening to music for the purpose of understanding it. This
course fulfills the general education Fine Arts requirement.
Textbook: Hoffer, Charles. Music Listening Today, 5th ed. Boston, MA: Schirmer Cengage
Learning, 2013. Students must also purchase the CDs (2) that accompany the text.
(Updated 4/1/13)
History
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HIS 2213 History of the United States, 1492-1865, Dr. Tim Wood - 3 Hours
Political and social survey of United States history from colonization to the end of
Reconstruction.
Textbook:Textbook: Jennifer Keene, Saul T Cornell, Edward T. O’Donnell.Visions of
America: A History of the United States (2012). Volume 1 (2nd Ed.). ISBN: 0205092675.
Publisher: Pearson.
HIS 2223 History of the United States, 1865- Present, Dr. Tim Wood - 3 Hours
Political and social survey of United States history from the Gilded Age to the present.
Textbook:Textbook: Jennifer D. Keene, Saul T Cornell, Edward T. O’Donnell. Visions of
America: A History of the United States (2012). Volume 2 (2nd Ed). ISBN: 0205092683.
Publisher: Pearson.
Fitness and Wellness
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KIN 1043 Personal and Community Health, Dr. Linda Wooderson - 3 Hours
A study of major health problems and factors determining health. Special considerations
given to principles and practices of good health for individual and community concerns. This
course meets the MO high school health requirement.
Textbook: Payne, W.A. and Hahn, D.B. and Lucas, E.B. Understanding Your Health (12th
ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN-10: 0073529753 | ISBN-13: 978-0073529752
KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness and Wellness, Dr. Linda Wooderson - 2
Hours
Study and participation in programs recommended for development of adult physical
fitness. Emphasis is on determining level of fitness, importance of fitness in total well-being,
nutrition and diet selection, monitoring effect of fitness activities, selection of
fitness/wellness programs, stress management, and program implementation. This course
meets the MO high school P.E. requirement.
Textbook: Fahey, Insel, and Roth. Fit & Well Alternate Edition: Core Concepts and Labs in
Physical Fitness and Wellness, 11/e. ISBN: 978-0-07-777039-6 Copyright year: 2015.
McGraw-Hill Publishers.
Mathematics
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MAT 1163 PreCalculus, Dr. Kevin Hopkins - 3 Hours
This course is a rapid and in depth review of algebra, trigonometry functions in the context
that it will be used in Calculus. It is intended for the student needing additional algebra
and/or trigonometry skills to enable success in Calculus. Prerequisite: Satisfactory scores
on the prealgebra and intermediate algebra portions of the enhanced ACT Examination or a
minimum grade of C in College Algebra or its equivalent.
Textbook: The text is located within the online learning system ALEKS, you will need to
purchase an access code to access the course content. The ebook, Precalculus by John
Coburn is included within the ALEKS access code. It is accessed from within ALEKS.
There’s a link to ALEKS in the course, and screen casts walking students through the
process of accessing the course materials.
MAT 1143 College Algebra, Dr. Kevin Hopkins - 3 Hours
This course explores the use of algebra in the real world. This exploration takes place by
examining the concept of function. Conceptual understanding of linear, exponential,
logarithmic, quadratic, and other polynomial functions is grounded in the collection and
statistical analysis of real world data. Functions will be used to solve real world problems
using modeling techniques. The concept of function is also explored in detail using analytic
geometry. This course includes recorded class lectures. Prerequisite: Must have an 18 on
the math portion of the ACT.
Textbook: Explorations in College Algebra, 5th edition, Linda Almgren Kime, Judith Clark,
and Beverly Michael published by Wiley. ISBN: 978-0-470-46644-5.
American Government and Politics
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POL 1113 American Government and Politics, Dr. Kwasi Ofori-Yeboah - 3 Hours
This course covers the origin, organization, and policy of United States government at the
national, state, and local levels. It encourages citizen participation and leadership in
democratic processes beginning at the community level. It also fulfills the Missouri statutory
requirement.
Textbook: Gitelson, A. R., Dudley, R. L., & Dubnick, M. J. (2014). American Government:
Myths and Realities. Oxford University Press. ISBN-10: 0199374228 ISBN-13:
9780199374229
Psychology
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PSY 1013 General Psychology, Mr. Bill Walkup- 3 Hours
A “life-oriented” course including: physiological backgrounds of behavior, development,
motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality, adjustment, and social psychology. Internet
access and valid e-mail account required. Web-based examinations.
Textbook: Davis, S.F. & Palladino, J.J. (2013). Psychology, 7th Edition. 2013. Pearson.
ISBN-10: 0-205-84684-X. ISBN-13 978-0-205-84684-9
Sociology
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SOC 1003 Introductory Sociology, Evelyn Mercer, M.S.W.- 3 Hours
Survey of major subject areas and principles of sociology: Topics of the nature and
development of culture; social aspects of personality; population trends, social classes,
institutions and social change.
Textbook: Macionis, John J. (2013). Society: The Basics, 12th Edition. Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Pearson. ISBN# 0-205-89891-2.