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STA 310 - Mathematical Statistics I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
The first semester of a two-semester course providing a systematic development of the theories of probability and statistics. Students learn and use fundamental concepts of probability models, random variables and their distributions, reduction of data, estimation, testing of hypotheses, univariate normal inference, and statistical decision theory. The first semester is required for BA and BS statistics majors of all concentrations.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 353
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STA 311 - Mathematical Statistics II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
Second semester course in a systematic development of the theories of probability and statistics. Topics include analysis of categorical data, multivariate distributions, nonparametric inference, linear models and analysis of variance. As time permits, the theory underlying Markov chain, Monte Carlo, quasi-likelihood, empirical likelihood, statistical functionals, generalized estimating equations, the jackknife, and the bootstrap are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 303 , 343 , and STA 310
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STA 320 - Financial Mathematics I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics including basic interest theory. These concepts will be applied in calculating present and accumulated values for various streams of cash flows as a basis for future use in: reserving, valuation, pricing, asset/liability management, investment income, capital budgeting, and valuing contingent cash flow.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 245
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STA 321 - Financial Mathematics II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
A continuation of the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics including the basics of financial economics and an introduction to financial instruments, including derivatives, and the concept of no-arbitrage as it relates to financial mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): STA 320
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STA 360 - Data Visualization
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course provides the tools to create and critically evaluate data visualizations. Focus will be on statistical graphics, graphics that display statistical data. Additionally, recent advances in the field of information visualization will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): STA 144
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STA 362 - Advanced Statistical Computing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
A course to introduce statistical models of advanced least squares regression and standard ANOVA techniques and extensions to categorical data. Students will conceptually understand linear mixed effects models, log linear and generalized linear models for count data; and survival models for the analysis of lifetime data. In addition, students will apply these models to real data, to discern patterns and conclusions, and present their results.
Prerequisite(s): STA 205 and 210
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STA 364 - Applied Statistical Methodology
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
A course in application of parametric and nonparametric single and multivariable data analytic techniques to sports. Topics will include: linear regression, correlation, confounding and interactions, variable selection, categorical predictors and outcomes, logistic regression, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, and regression techniques with longitudinal data.
Prerequisite(s): STA 210
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STA 399 - Independent Study
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
This course of study is offered to afford the superior student an opportunity to explore independently subject matter not already offered in the catalog.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units of credit.
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STA 400 - Special Topics
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
A seminar course offered upon sufficient demand covering appropriate of different concentrations each time. Student involvement in selection of topics is strongly encouraged.
Repeatable: May be repeated with change of topic for a maximum of six (6) units of credit
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STA 460 - Sports Analytics Seminar
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course enables students to examine theory and applications of data science and analytics to the field of sports performance, administration, and player rehabilitation. Students will evaluate evidence based literature related to statistical analysis to determine whether a published study has reliable results which can be used in translating evidence to practice. Topics may include aspects of sports strategy, team and player performance, teach and franchise management, officiating and refereeing, coaching and training issues, fan support and marketing, fantasy competitions, and contemporary topics of metrics and technology use (limitations and extensions).
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STA 462 - Measurement and Evaluation
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course is designed to develop an understanding of measurement and evaluation concepts. Measurement and evaluation topics relevant to construction and use of assessment in the psychomotor, cognitive and affective domains will be covered. Class activities include collection, analysis of data, and evaluation of instruments for personal and program evaluation.
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STA 470 - Seminar in Financial Mathematics
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
An overview of topics from financial mathematics including interest theory and financial economics.
Repeatable: May be repeated one time for credit.
Prerequisite(s): STA 321
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STA 480 - Seminar in Probability and Statistics
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
An overview of topics from probability and statistics including general probability, univariate distributions, and multivariate distributions, as well as, calculus and basic concepts of insurance and risk management.
Repeatable: May be repeated one time for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 343 and 353
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STA 490 - Research in Statistics
Units: 1-4
When Offered: As offered
The focus of this class is an idependent research project that the student undertakes under the direction of a faculty member who acts as a research advisor. Content varies from year to year and is determined by both the intructor’s and student’s interests.
Repeatable: Repeatable for credit
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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STA 491 - Sports Analytics Internship
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is aimed at developing “hands on” experience in data and visualization analytic skills in the context of involvement with a sport team, league, or corporation. Students will assist in the development of the analytical and data collection capabilities of the organization.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units of credit
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STA 499 - Capstone
Units: 1-3
GE Designation: I
When Offered: Spring
The course is designed to be a culminating experience for senior students. The course gives students through writing, seminar and conference participation, an opportunity to demonstrate their skill and proficiency in the field of statistics. In some cases, this may be coupled with internships.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units of credit
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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SWK 300 - Introduction to Social Work
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the knowledge, values, ethics, skills, systems, and settings of generalist social work practice. A historic overview of political, economical, and cultural factors that influence the profession. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in Social Work.
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SWK 335 - Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is survey of alcohol and drug abuse including a historical as well as a modern understanding of chemical problems in addition to the impact on the individual, family and society. Emphasis will be given to understanding vulnerable populations such as adolescents and the elderly. Current treatment interventions will be outlined as well as deterrents that can alter the course of addictions. Included will be a Christian viewpoint on etiology, assessment and treatment of this serious problem.
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SWK 340 - Mental Health First Aid
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Mental Health First Aid is a national program, operated by the National Council for Behavioral Health in partnership with the Missouri Department of Behavioral Health. The Mental Health First Aid course is generally taught as an 8-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. This class is designed to provide social work students with a more in-depth look into mental health issues, treatment, and public responses, while assisting all students in becoming certified “First Responders” upon completion of the course. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness.
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SWK 345 - Trauma in Children
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will introduce students to the definition of trauma, the prevalence of children experiencing trauma locally, nationally and globally, as well as the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual impact trauma can have on children and adolescents. The concepts of trauma informed practice, resilience, and evidence based practices with children experiencing trauma are key components of the course. The role of social workers in working with children experiencing trauma locally, nationally and globally is also a key feature of the course. Although trauma is broadly defined, the course will focus mainly on abuse and neglect, violence, natural disasters, war, and medical trauma.
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SWK 399 - Independent Study
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest.
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SWK 400 - Special Topics in Social Work
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within the Behavioral Sciences.
Repeatable: Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic
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THE 111 - Fundamentals of Stagecraft
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course offers an introduction to the basic construction methods, materials and techniques employed in the scene shop. Students will also develop skills in producing large-scale scenic painting and texturing effects through multiple in-class projects.
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THE 113 - Makeup for Stage and Screen
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides a foundation for the student actor and designer in the materials, tools, and application techniques of stage and film makeup. Students will develop skills in brush and sponge application techniques, the design of old age and character specific facial alterations, historical makeup effects and three-dimensional appliances. Students will develop an appreciation of relative viewing distance in the level of subtlety of makeup effects for theatre versus film. Each student will assemble a makeup kit that will be used to prepare projects in class and for productions.
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THE 123 - Voice and Diction for the Stage
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will focus on the importance of a free and expressive voice in the actor’s work. It will develop the voice through a focus on awareness of inner space, alignment, breath, resonance, articulation, expressivity; awareness of General American Dialect, and a beginning look at Phonetics and the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), vocal anatomy and voice care.
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THE 133 - Acting for Non-Majors
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to help the amateur actor develop a beginning understanding and appreciation of the art and skill of acting through the study of acting principles, dramatic scenes, and basic stage techniques. Students will learn to use the tools of the actor (mind, body and voice) through exercise, improvisation, scene and character study and learn the basics of the rehearsal process. The student will also develop into a more informed observer of theatre.
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THE 142 - Introduction to Theatre
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Fall
This course provides a background, framework and vocabulary for the appreciation of six (6) major areas of production (director, actor, designer/technician, playwright, script, and audience) and the various historical, textual, and performative elements that inform theatrical practice. Students will read a variety of plays, attend productions by the Theatre Arts Program, and participate in a course module involving production creation.
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THE 163 - Production Practicum: Performance
Units: 1-3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Fall
Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions through to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances.
Repeatable: May be taken for variable credit. Multiple sections will be offered, and students will enroll in the section assigned to their show
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THE 164 - Production Practicum: Technical
Units: 1-3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Fall
Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments.
Repeatable: May be taken for variable credit
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THE 183 - Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Fall
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary to acting and to explore the basic elements of the actor’s art. This course will explore the physical, vocal, intellectual, and technical aspects of acting in a format that encourages freedom of imagination and personal growth. Additionally, the course will explore the connections between faith and theatre and the ways in which God’s truth is embedded within the fabric of both the plays themselves and the actor’s work.
Prerequisite(s): Theatre major or minor
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THE 200 - Special Topics in Theatre
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of Theatre. Topic varies for different semesters.
Repeatable: May be taken multiple times with change in topic
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THE 211 - Introduction to Stage Design and Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will serve as an introduction to the collaborative nature of design and stage management in theatrical productions. Each of the four major areas of design; scenic, costume, lighting, and audio will be explored through projects and the critical viewing of plays on film and live productions. Basic techniques of stage management and production protocols will be explored through exercises and the creation of a prompt script.
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THE 221 - Techniques in Pre-Visualization of Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course focuses on methods and techniques for pre-visualizing design concepts within the play production process with a focus on using digital modeling software. Traditional techniques in model building, rendering, costume plates and concept sketching will also be explored. Techniques of pitching a design through pre-visualization will be examined through mock design projects and production scenarios.
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THE 223 - Movement for the Stage
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on the mechanics of the actor’s body, explores how the body becomes an element of communication in theatre, and works toward freeing up the actor’s body to communicate. Students will be introduced to a variety of movement techniques and theories.
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THE 230 - Acting for the Camera
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Students will learn strategies for building truthful performances in a multi-camera studio environment. Participants will refine acting techniques through monologues, sensory exercises, and beginning scene study work. Open to all students.
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THE 232 - Play Structure and Analysis
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to introduce the student to the skills of dramatic analysis, theatrical research, writing, and critical thinking which are vital to the work of all artists in the theatre. Using the techniques of the Production Dramaturg, the course teaches close reading of play texts and demonstrates ways in which play analysis contributes to the realization of theatrical productions.
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THE 233 - Introduction to Musical Theatre Dance
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course introduces students to the basics of musical theatre dance. Students will study a variety of theories, techniques, and major choreographers of the stage. Students will build competencies with short dance combinations and entire choreographed pieces that reflect the diversity of styles used in musical theatre.
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THE 263 - Production Practicum: Performance
Units: 1-3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring
Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances.
Repeatable: May be taken for variable credit
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THE 264 - Production Practicum: Technical
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Spring
Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments.
Repeatable: May be taken for variable credit
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THE 283 - Acting II: Scene Study
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Fall
A continuation of Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting, this course is designed to further explore the actor’s art, and continue to develop the individual’s technique. This course specifically focuses on the intellectual work of an actor as well as the relationship between actors on stage. Additionally, the course will explore the connections between faith and theatre and the ways in which God’s truth is embedded within the fabric of both the plays themselves and the actor’s work.
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THE 312 - Drama in the Classroom
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The student will learn how to use drama and theatre activities both for and with children, and how they can incorporate drama into education by creating lesson plans and planning specific assignments. The student will also develop skills in oral interpretation and storytelling to become a more interesting and expressive teacher.
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THE 313 - Advanced Makeup
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: As offered
Advanced study and application of 3-Dimensional makeup techniques with a focus on foam latex prosthetics. Students will develop skills in life casting, mold making, sculpting, casting and running foam latex. Students will learn advanced painting and makeup application techniques required for blending prosthetics with human skin. Students will also explore techniques for using gelatin makeup for large wound and facial trauma effects.
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THE 330 - Advanced Acting for the Camera
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Advanced scene work in a multi-camera environment. Students learn to scale performances to the shot, dig deeper into character development, clarify subtext, and to emotionally connect to challenging material. All performances are recorded for critique by the instructor and for student self-assessment, through daily journaling.
Prerequisite(s): COM 113 , THE 133 , 183 , or 230
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THE 332 - Theatre History I
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Fall
The first part of a two-part review of the development of theatre, with a detailed study of the origins of drama in religious ritual and the beginnings of formalized theatre in Classical Greece through the French Neoclassical Period. Nine plays will be studied in detail during the course, and students will be asked to specifically engage with the material from the Christian worldview to explore how God’s truth may be represented within the work.
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THE 333 - Advanced Musical Theatre Dance
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course continues the training begun in Introduction to Musical Theatre Dance, by exploring advanced theories and styles of dance developed by major choreographers throughout the history of musical theatre.
Prerequisite(s): THE 233
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THE 340 - Drama in the Church
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
Designed for pastors, teachers, youth leaders, and church workers, this class explores various ways that drama can be utilized in the church. Class work includes hands-on experience in using church drama with children and youth, drama for the worship service, and how to start a drama program at your local church.
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THE 342 - Theatre History II
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring
The second part of a two-part review of the development of theatre, with a detailed study of the beginnings of modern theatre including the English Restoration, 18th-century Sentimentalism, the birth of Realism and the revolt against Realism, experimental and political theatre, and current trends today. Ten plays will be studied in detail during the course, and students will be asked to specifically engage with the material from the Christian worldview to explore how God’s truth may be represented within the work.
Prerequisite(s): THE 332
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THE 344 - Celebration Drama Team
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Practical experience in rehearsal and performance as part of Celebration! Drama Team. Students may represent the University, traveling to schools and churches presenting a variety of dramatic material, and participating in an International Service Project trip. The course is by audition only and requires application to ISP and participation in ISP training.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units of credit
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THE 345 - Applied Theatre
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: As offered
Practical experience in writing or assembling theatre pieces and rehearsing and performing, as part of the CBU Theatre Team, theatrical presentations off-campus at schools, community centers, local churches, prisons, theatres and other venues.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units of credit
Prerequisite(s): THE 283
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THE 353 - Directing I
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring
The study of the basic techniques of stage direction including play analysis, director/actor and director/designer communication, and technical problems of movement, composition, picturization, and blocking. Students will practice the craft by presenting in-depth research and script analysis and directing scene work.
Prerequisite(s): THE 183 and 232
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THE 363 - Production Practicum: Performance
Units: 1-3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Fall
Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances.
Repeatable: May be taken for variable credit
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THE 364 - Production Practicum: Technical
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall
Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments. Advanced students will be encouraged to assume leadership positions as crew chiefs, designers, and master electricians.
Repeatable: May be taken for variable credit
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THE 383 - Acting III: Acting Shakespeare
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the skills necessary for performing Shakespearean texts. Through reading, analysis and performance work, the student will grow to understand how Shakespearean performance differs from Realism, and be able to implement those differences to deliver Shakespearean text with clarity and understanding.
Prerequisite(s): THE 183 and 283
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THE 399 - Independent Study
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest.
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THE 400 - Special Topics in Theatre
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of Theatre. Topic varies for different semesters.
Repeatable: May be taken multiple times with change in topic
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THE 424 - Scriptwriting
Units: 3
GE Designation: I
When Offered: Spring (even years)
A workshop in the practice of playwriting and screenwriting. Students are required to complete at least one play (or screenplay) in the course of the semester and to bring work-in-progress for regular discussion and criticism under the guidance of the instructor. Exercises to improve skills in writing creative dialogue, developing characters, and creative conflict and action will be part of the class work.
Prerequisite(s): THE 232
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THE 431 - Advanced Design: Lighting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course explores the techniques, equipment, and methods employed in the design of lighting for the stage. Students will learn to calculate electrical loads, choose appropriate instruments, make color choices, and create plots and schedules to communicate design concepts through projects and exercises. Students will be introduced to moving light technology and digital control protocols.
Prerequisite(s): THE 111 and 211
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THE 432 - Advanced Design: Scenery
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course focuses on the production of scenic designs for the stage. Students will employ period architectural research, play analysis, and three-dimensional digital modeling software to complete multiple scenic design problems.
Prerequisite(s): THE 111 and 211
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THE 433 - Advanced Design: Sound
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course focuses on the recording, editing, and digital playback of sound effects for the stage. Students will explore sound system design and placement, field recording techniques, and digital signal processing through the creation of sound design exercises.
Prerequisite(s): THE 111 and 211
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THE 434 - Advanced Design: Costume
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course will explore techniques of period fashion research, character analysis and costume construction methods in the creation of costume designs for the stage.
Prerequisite(s): THE 111 and 211
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THE 435 - Moving Light Programming
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
A practical study of intelligent fixtures, palette based control consoles, and design principles for employing moving lights in theatre, concert, worship, and entertainment events.
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THE 441 - Auditioning
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This laboratory class provides theatre students with a place to practice audition skills and create a repertoire of audition pieces. Students will gain the necessary skills and tools to audition successfully.
Prerequisite(s): THE 183 , 283 and 383
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THE 450 - Internship in Theatre
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Under faculty supervision, the student will be assigned to a position, utilizing principles of theatre acquired and employed throughout their university experience. This internship provides an opportunity for investigating and participating in field experience with a practitioner of the trade, giving depth and breadth to their understanding of theatre as a whole.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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THE 451 - Internship in Theatre
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Under faculty supervision, the student will be assigned to a position, utilizing principles of theatre acquired and employed throughout their university experience. This internship provides an opportunity for investigating and participating in field experience with a practitioner of the trade, giving depth and breadth to their understanding of theatre as a whole.
Prerequisite(s): THE 450 and permission of the Department Chair
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THE 463 - Production Practicum: Performance
Units: 1-3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring
Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions through to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances.
Repeatable: May be taken for variable credit
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THE 464 - Production Practicum: Technical
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Spring
Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments. Advanced students will be encouraged to assume leadership positions as crew chiefs, designers, and master electricians.
Repeatable: May be taken for variable credit
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THE 483 - Acting IV: Departures from Realism
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to post-realistic modern theatre and it’s acting conventions. Students will be introduced to the acting skills necessary to perform non-realistic theatre. Through reading, analysis, and scene work, the student will grow to understand the varying stylistic conventions found in the wide-ranging genres of non-realistic theatre and the philosophical movements which birthed them, and be able to implement those conventions in practice.
Prerequisite(s): THE 183 , 283 , and 383
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THE 498 - Capstone Portfolio
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will review their personal and professional development based upon their baccalaureate experiences at California Baptist University. Students will evaluate their growth and development through the program and demonstrate evidence of growth through artifacts accumulated over the course of their baccalaureate career. Students will demonstrate critical self-reflection and present a comprehensive portfolio with the potential to be used in professional or graduate school application.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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UAS 115 - Introduction to Unmanned Aviation Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will provide students with insight into the Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) industry through the introduction of UAS history, systems elements, regulatory system, COA (Certificate of Approval) process, operations, geospatial data, automation and autonomy, safety assessments, detect, sense and avoid, sensors and payloads, human factors, and the future of UAS.
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): AVN 110
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UAS 215 - Unmanned Aviation Systems Flight Simulation Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
Several stages of flight simulation will include EP (external pilot) training, Flying FPV (first person view), and programming the autopilot for autonomous flight.
Prerequisite(s): UAS 115
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UAS 315 - Unmanned Aviation Systems Designs and Applications
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will present all required and optional components of Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) into six categories: airframe system, radio control and autopilot system, camera system, power system, ground control station, and the drive train system.
Prerequisite(s): UAS 215
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UAS 400 - Special Topics in UAS
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Current topics in unmanned systems.
Repeatable: Course is repeatable four times for credit with a change in topic
Prerequisite(s): UAS 315
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UAS 415 - Unmanned Aviation Systems Operations and Mission Planning
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Students will learn how to operate any Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) platform that uses a Piccolo autopilot system. This course will prepare the student for a check ride by going over crew positions, user interface of piccolo command center and viewpoint, normal and emergency operations, and mission planning.
Prerequisite(s): UAS 315
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UAS 495 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Capstone
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This capstone course will provide the student an opportunity to apply knowledge of Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) toward completion of a major project.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): UAS 415
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WLD 121 - Science Technology, and Worldview
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is intended to study and critique the relationship between the natural sciences technology and worldviews. A variety of interpretations will be examined. We will take a historical look at the methods and pedagogues in various areas within the natural sciences. This is an Interdisciplinary course involving studies from a variety of disciplines including but not limited to: science, philosophy, theology, law and the behavioral sciences. Our journey will lead us to study modern day beliefs and theories, in particularl, in cosmology and evolution and their relationship with and impact on religion. Recent developments in science and their impact on theology and one’s worldview will be emphasized. Diverse viewpoints will be discussed and critiqued.
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WLD 141 - Perspectives on Human Behavior and Social Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course presents the basic assumptions and dynamics of worldview as a philosophy of science related to human behavior. Philosophical assumptions, epistemological methodologies, and Worldview perspectives in their Pre-modern, Modern, and Post-modern forms are compared and contrasted. The course also addresses models of knowledge integration and critical thinking.
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WLD 161 - American Founding and Experience
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course will be an interdisciplinary exploration of the Founding the U.S. using materials from history, political science, the arts, and religion. Students will explore how their worldviews help them better understand how to integrate ideas (including American notions of liberty, independence, property, and freedom of religion or conscience) about America, the so-called “American Dream”, and its achievements and inconsistencies to discern a comprehensive and coherent vision of the American experience in today’s world.
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WLD 181 - Goodness, Truth and Beauty
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This class explores the concept and reality of truth, goodness, and beauty in the world as it relates to culture, the Bible, worldviews, and human flourishing. Students will survey the concepts of truth, goodness, and beauty through history from both special and general revelation and develop a model for accurately understanding and valuing the created world. Students will develop their discernment to live the “good” life and be equipped to promote what is true, pure, lovely, and of good repute for the good of all.
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