This is the first part of a two-course sequence in basic Latin. The course covers vocabulary and fundamentals of Latin grammar with simple sentence translation and composition, together with aspects of Roman culture, including history and daily life. Also included is the study of Latin as a source of terminology in the liberal arts and sciences. Placement in Latin courses is determined by score range on the Latin Placement Test required of all students wishing to register for Latin at the University of Lynchburg.