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NORTH PARK UNIVERSITYCORE CURRICULUM GUIDE

2014

“Make no little plans, they have no magic to stir men’s blood. . . .Make big plans; aim high in hope and work.” Daniel Hudson Burnham

What Plans do You HaveFor your Education?

elective courses

KEYSTONE

C O R E C U R R I C U L U M

MAJOR STUDIES

CORE1000

HISTORY

MATH

HEALTH

LANGUAGE

BIBLICALSTUDIES

WRITING

LIFE

ART

ETHICS

RESEARCH

CORE3000

CORNERSTONE

SCIENCE PHYSIC

AL

THEO

LOGY

CULTURE

SCIENCECo-Curriclum

Clubs, Athletics, Student Government University Ministries

Music Ensembles Collaboratory Events

Career Advantage

Internships, Career Development Events,

Part-Time Employment, Volunteering, Skills Training, Job Fairs

THE ARCH OF YOUR EDUCATION

What do employers value from your education?IT TAKES MORE THAN A MAJOR

elective courses

KEYSTONE

C O R E C U R R I C U L U M

MAJOR STUDIES

CORE1000

HISTORY

MATH

HEALTH

LANGUAGE

BIBLICALSTUDIES

WRITING

LIFE

ART

ETHICS

RESEARCH

CORE3000

CORNERSTONE

SCIENCE PHYSIC

AL

THEO

LOGY

CULTURE

SCIENCE

Ethical Reasoning76% of Employers say that “Eth-ical Judgement and Integrity” is a very important quality they look for in their employees.

Written Communication89% of Employers say that students should spend more emphasis during college learning “Effective Written and Oral Communication”

Applied Knowledge86% of employers agree that stu-dents should have direct learning experiences working with others to solve problems important in their communities.

Science & Technology70% of Employers say that college students, regardless of their field, should give more emphasis on learning “concepts and develop-ments in Science and Technology.”

Transferable Skills93% of employers say a job candidate’s demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex prob-lems is more important than their undergraduate major.

FOUNDATIONS AND THE VOYAGE PROGRAMHELPING YOU IN YOUR FIRST YEAR AT COLLEGE

Support in Your 1st Year

Starting college can truly be a great voyage of discovery. It can also be a very real challenge. The Voyage Program brings professors, staff, and your fellow Vikings students to help you throughout your first year on campus.Start college in the right direction by par-ticipate in these programs and getting your Voyage Passport stamped.

• Threshold: Start right in North Park’sopening-week orientation for students.• Connections Workshops: Learn essentialskills to have for any college course.• Bridge Events: Meet other students andexplore great city events and opportunities.• Diversity Events: Expand your culturalimagination through Colloboratory Events.• Wellness: Get fit, blow off stress, stayhealthy at Helwig Recreation Center.

EXPLORATIONSArt and Aesthetic Interpretation

Purpose: Introduce students to the practices of aesthetic interpretation and strategiesfor engaging intelligently and critically with the world of art, music, theater, or literature.

What our faculty are saying . . . “Quote from Kelly Vanderbrug . . . “

Courses in Art andAesthetic Interpretation will

• Teach you to appreciate and interpret aestheticexperience through the production or interpreta-tion of material, performative, or literary works.• Provide you with a basic understanding in thetechnical and theoretical structure of artistic expression.• Help you understanding the interactions be-tween society and artistic expression.• Expose you to creative work, which broadensyour intellectual and imaginative faculties and challenges personal beliefs.

Courses to Explore - 2sh Required

ART 1100: Drawing I ART 2010-18: Art History Course COMM 2240: Intro. to Performance Studies COMM 2140: Intro. to Theatre COMM 2250: Film Studies ENG 1750: Studies in Literature MUS 1000: Music Appreciation MUS 2050: Contemporary American Pop Music Or participate in these music ensembles:MUS 0700, 0725, 0750, 0800, 0810, 0855

After College . . . “General Electric hires a lot of engineers. We want

young people who can do more than add up a string of numbers and write a coherent sentence. They must be able to solve problems, communicate ideas and be

sensitive to the world around them. Participation in the arts is one of the best ways to develop these abilities.”

Clifford V. SmithPresident of the General Electric Foundation

“Hold” (detail) - by North Park professor Kelly Vanderbrug.

EXPLORATIONSLife and Physical Sciences

Purpose: Introduce students to the functionality of the natural world by focusing on its biological,chemical and physical properties, and the scientific methodologies used for their analyses.

From Chemist Anne Vazquez“What is global warming, and why should you care? Are you concerned about fracking near your hometown? Is the water in the Chicago River safe? Making informed decisions about these contemporary issues in our society requires basic scien-tific knowledge. Taking courses in the sciences, regardless of your major, will help you to be part of important discussions like these that will affect our future.”

Courses in Culture and Society will

• Teach you key facts, concepts, and theories of the natural world, and apply specific disciplinary methodologies of analysis through laboratory procedures and research.• Use the contexts of biology, chemistry or physics to instill in you the skills and discipline needed for scientific thinking and practice.• Develop your critical thinking skills through hands-on labora-tory experience.• Consider scientific and technological issues facing our society, particularly with regard to environmental stewardship.

Courses to Explore - 4sh RequiredStudents take 2 sh in each Life and Physical sciences

Life Sciences (2 sh)BIOL 1160: Microbes and Society (2 sh) BIOL 1180: Environmental Science (2 sh) BIOL 1250: Human Anatomy (4 sh) BIOL 1260: Cell Biology (4 sh) - WIBIOL 2110: Economic Botany (2 sh) BIOL 2115: Prairie and Ranch Resources (2 sh) BIOL 2120: Ecology of Boreal Forest (2 sh) BIOL 2125: Ecology of Costa Rica (2 sh) BIOL 2130: Ecology of Iceland (2 sh) BIOL 2155: Ecology/Culture of Asia (2 sh)

Physical Sciences (2sh)CHEM 1011: General Chemistry (2 sh) CHEM 1021: Survey of Organic Chemistry (2 sh) CHEM 1150: Introduction to Chemistry I (4 sh) PHYS 1000: Conceptual Physics (3 sh) PHYS 1020: Light (2 sh) PHYS 1030: Light (2 sh) PHYS 1050: Physics of Sport (2 sh) PHYS 1060: Astronomy (2 sh) PHYS 1070: Climate Dynamics (2 sh)PHYS 1110: University Physics (4 sh)

Dr. Drew Rholl in North Park University’s Johnson Center labratories.

elective courses

KEYSTONE

C O R E C U R R I C U L U M

MAJOR STUDIES

CORE1000

HISTORY

MATH

HEALTH

LANGUAGE

BIBLICALSTUDIES

WRITING

LIFE

ART

ETHICS

RESEARCH

CORE3000

CORNERSTONE

SCIENCE PHYSIC

AL

THEO

LOGY

CULTURE

SCIENCE

THE ARCHITECTURE OF YOUR EDUCATIONWhat is your Academic Plan?

FOUNDATIONS☐ Cornerstone ____________________☐ Biblical Studies ____________________☐ Global Histories ____________________☐ Quantitative Reasoning ____________________☐ Modern Languages ____________________☐ Health & Well-Being ____________________

CO-CURRICULUM☐ Complete Voyage Workshops☐ Join or Lead a Student Club ☐ Compete on an Athletic Team☐ Participate in UMIN

EXPLORATIONS☐ Life Sciences ____________________☐ Physical Sciences ____________________☐ Art & Aesthetics ____________________☐ Culture & Society ____________________☐ Christian Life & Thought ____________________☐ Ethical Reasoning ____________________

CAREER ADVANTAGE☐ Find a Professional Mentor☐ ACSR1030: Carreer Planning☐ Get an Internship☐ Attend Job Fairs

WRITING COURSES AND KEYSTONE☐ Writing Intensive ____________________

☐ Writing Research ____________________ ☐ Keystone ____________________

CAMPUS THEME PROGRAMINVITING THE WORLD TO ANSWER LIFE’S BIG QUESTIONS

2016 - WHAT IS BEAUTY?2015 - WHAT IS TRUTH?

2018 - WHAT IS GOOD?2017 - WHAT IS SACRED?

Meaningful learning comes in many forms. Just as it comes in the form of courses, lectures, and texts within a given course, it also comes through conversations and new configurations of learning across courses. North Park’s Campus Theme

Program is one of the great elements in the Core Curriculum. Each year we ask one of life’s big questions, and we invite experts and exemplars from around the country and world to answer them. The four big qustions we ask are:

These four questions have been with us since the ancient Greek and Christian world, and continue to pose challenges to us today. Many of your Core couses, especially in Cornerstone and Keystone, will connect with the theme of the year. Take

advantage of these events to expand your mind, meet great thinkers, and take your education outside the classroom.