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Final Exam Schedule – Fall 2011

Regular Semester Classes Students with more than two examinations within 24 hours may petition an instructor to reschedule an examination. All students are expected to vacate residence halls within 24 hours of the time of their last examination. Special Academic Event Day (no daytime classes) ends at 5 p.m. (night classes held): Thursday, Dec. 8 [...]More

May. 6, 2011

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry Students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, podiatry, osteopathy, chiropractic, pharmacy or optometry must fulfill the prerequisites at Guilford for professional school admission. Health professions advisors provide detailed information on various careers, as well as on professional school admission requirements, application procedures and special programs for minority students. Also available are application materials, [...]More

Mar. 30, 2011

General Studies Course Descriptions

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Mar. 25, 2011

Philosophy of Mathematics Minor

Nancy Daukas, Department of Philosophy Elwood G. Parker, Department of Mathematics The portals to Plato’s academy contained the message (paraphrased): “Let no one enter here who does not know mathematics.” As this quotation suggests, there is a rich history to the connections between mathematics and philosophy. The philosopher-mathematician tradition continues today and can be found [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

Money and Finance Minor

Raymond E. Johnson, Department of Accounting Daryl Samsell, Department of Business Robert G. Williams, Department of Economics The money and finance minor is a package of courses designed to prepare students to be successful in a wide variety of careers, including banking, investments and international business. The central skills that students learn in these courses [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

Medieval/Early Modern Studies Minor

Heather Hayton, Department of English The medieval and early modern period (ca. 400-1800 C.E.) has been profoundly formative of the world we live in today. Study of this period, a time markedly different from our own, provides a crucial vantage point for understanding the present age. The medieval/early modern studies minor aims at introducing students [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

Latin American Studies Minor

Sylvia Trelles, Department of Foreign Language This minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to cultures, history and current issues of the area. An acquaintance with a diverse cultural tradition will broaden students’ perspectives and help them understand and appreciate the achievement of societies with different cultural values and behavioral patterns. In so doing, the program fosters [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

International Political Economy Minor

Robert G. Williams, Department of Economics Kenneth E. Gilmore, Department of Political Science Understanding the complexities of global finance, production and trade; describing and explaining the patterns of capital accumulation on a world scale; clarifying the connections among state-making, international markets and world development—require the integration of the theoretical insights of the disciplines of economics [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

International Business Management Minor

Deena Burris, Department of Business Management The international business management minor provides students with exposure to and implementation of international business management theories necessary to conduct business globally. This minor will assist students in understanding the practice of global business and how culture influences the practice of management. Students will also learn the difference between [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011

East Asian Studies Minor

Hiroko Hirakawa, Department of Foreign Language This minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to the culture, history and contemporary issues of the area. Acquaintance with a diverse cultural tradition broadens students’ perspectives and helps them appreciate the achievements of societies with different values and behavioral patterns. In so doing, the minor helps students better understand their [...]More

Mar. 4, 2011