Catalog 2017-18 - Addendum 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
Catalog 2017-18 - Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Art

  
  • ART 213M - Mod Art Hist: 1920 to Present

    5.00 credits
    Examines and analyzes the visual arts, beginning with approximately 1920 and extending to the present, to reveal the processes that led to the formation of culture in our contemporary society. Recommended: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • ART 214 - Native American Art Through the Ages

    3.00 credits
    A discussion class, this is an exploration of Native American art forms, politics, and religion in the precontact and postcontact eras. A variety of topics will be discussed including, but not limited to, the effects of Western culture on Native American tribes and their art. Class lectures will be supported by slides, guest speakers, and museum visits. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • ART 231 - Drawing II

    3.00 credits
    A studio experience with supporting slides, lectures, and occasional films. Further exploration of different ways of seeing and drawing to become more visually literate. Course presents intermediate or advanced drawing techniques and materials. Employs conceptual references for critical analysis of visual forms, along with basic theories of art within the historical context. You will be expected to purchase materials for this course based on a list provided by the instructor. Material costs will be approximately $80. Prerequisite: ART 131. F, W
  
  • ART 234 - Figure Drawing

    3.00 credits
    This is a studio experience with students drawing the human figure using live models utilizing a plethora of mediums: pencil, charcoal, prisma colors, pastels, and paints. Class will be supported by internet research, slides, lectures, and guest models. As Announced.
  
  • ART 265 - Art for Teachers

    3.00 credits
    Students will gain experience with a variety of art materials appropriate for use in the classroom. This course addresses the challenge of learning the “how to” of art while preparing to teach the same to children. SU
  
  • ART 281 - Painting

    3.00 credits
    A studio experience with supporting slides, lectures, and films. Explores different ways of seeing and painting to become more visually literate. Examines basic painting techniques and materials. Presents the conceptual framework for critical analysis, along with basic theories of art in the historical context. You will be expected to purchase materials for this course based on a list provided by the instructor. Material costs will be approximately $120. W or SP
  
  • ART 284 - Watercolor I

    3.00 credits
    Includes lectures, demonstrations, films, slides and specific problems dealing with color relationships, composition, and watercolor techniques. Explores different ways of seeing and painting to become more visually literate. Examines basic watercolor techniques and materials. Presents the conceptual framework for critical analysis, along with basic theories of art in the historical context. You will be expected to purchase materials for this course based on a list provided by the instructor. Material costs will be approximately $100. As Announced.
  
  • ART 293 - Sculpture

    3.00 credits
    A studio experience with supporting slides, lectures and films. Explores sculptural form through a variety of hands-on processes and techniques, historical and critical perspectives, and creative approaches. Covers use of material and new possibilities for personal expression in form and space. You will be expected to purchase materials for this course based on a list provided by the instructor. Material costs will be approximately $85. SU or As Announced.
  
  • ART 298 - Independent Study: Art

    3.00 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ART not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ART. As Announced.
  
  • ART 299 - Special Studies: Art

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ART not usually covered in depth in other ART courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ART. As Announced.

Aviation

  
  • AVS 100 - Intro to Aviation

    4.00 credits
    This course examines aviation from early flight to future potentials. Introduces career opportunities in all fields of aviation and outlines career advancement possibilities. Provides general overview of pilot certificates and ratings and training aircraft used. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 105 - Aviation Fundamentals

    4.00 credits
    Covers the fundamental knowledge necessary for understanding helicopter flight and the aviation environment. Students will learn aerodynamic laws and principles, meteorology, and flight physiology relative to the aviation environment. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 107 - VFR Refresher

    1.00 credits
    This course teaches the required knowledge and practical instruction required to meet the FAA-approved, add-on course for VFR refresher as stated in FAR Part 141. This course must be taken by a student who has not flown in two or more years in order to bring them up to the level required to commence training in the next level of course. Prerequisite: FAA pilot’s license. (The actual level of license will determine the eligibility for follow-on courses). As Announced.
  
  • AVS 111 - Private Pilot I: Helicopter

    4.00 credits
    This course teaches the basic knowledge and techniques required to achieve solo helicopter flight as part of achieving your FAA private helicopter license. Recommended: AVS 105 taken concurrently with this course. Prerequisites: FAA Class II Medical. Duty Weight <240 lbs. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 112 - Professional Pilot Ground School: Airplane

    3.00 credits
    This course prepares individuals for the FAA Private – Airplane written examination. Covers fundamentals of flight, aircraft performance, aeronautical publications, Federal Aviation Regulations, navigation, flight planning, radio procedures, weather, and all topics in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation part 61.105. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 116 - Private Pilot II: Helicopter

    2.00 credits
    This course teaches the advanced knowledge and techniques required to pass the FAA Knowledge Test and Practical Check-Ride to achieve the FAA Private Pilot Rotorcraft - Helicopter License. Prerequisites: Successful completion of AVS 111 with a “C” or better. FAA Class II Medical. Duty Weight <240 lbs. Corequisite: AVS 116L. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 116L - Private Pilot II Lab: Helicopter

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to AVS 116. Corequisite: AVS 116. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 117 - Private Pilot Flight: Airplane

    4.00 credits
    The student will obtain the knowledge, skills, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane practical test. Covers the operation of airplanes. Explores fundamentals of flight, emergency procedures, air traffic control, and operational procedures. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 118 - Private Pilot Add-On: Helicopter

    4.00 credits
    This course teaches the knowledge and conducts the practical training required to satisfy the Code of Federal Regulations 14, Federal Aviation Regulations; Part 141, Subpart F, Appendix B - Private Pilot Certification Course. The course is taken in lieu of AVS 110/115. Prerequisite: FAA Pilots License: Private Airplane. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 119 - Private Pilot Add-On: Airplane

    2.00 credits
    This course teaches the basic airplane knowledge and techniques required under FAR Part 141 Appendix C Section 3 and 4 to achieve your FAA Private Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single Engine Land (SEL). Prerequisite: FAA Certificate: Private Pilot Certificate in Category/Class other than Airplane SEL, FAA Class II Medical, Duty Weight <240Lbs. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 120 - Aircraft Systems & Structures I: Airframe

    3.00 credits
    This course is designed to give students the background in aircraft systems and structures, with an emphasis on airframe components that will enable them to progress into more advanced aircraft. Provides understanding of the safe and efficient operation of aircraft systems. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 125 - Aircraft Systems: Powerplant

    3.00 credits
    This course is designed to give students the background in aircraft systems and structures, with an emphasis on powerplant components that will enable them to progress into more advanced aircraft. Provides understanding of the safe and efficient operation of aircraft systems. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 140 - Intro to Unmanned Aerial Systems

    3.00 credits
    This course offers an introduction of the history of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and surveys current UAS platforms, sensors, terminology, challenges to integrating unmanned systems into the national airspace system, operational theory, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate of authorization (COA) process. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 150 - Meteorology I

    4.00 credits
    This is a survey course in atmospheric science that covers weather basics and atmospheric circulations. Included is a systematic development of the following: the atmosphere, energy and temperature, wind, atmospheric moisture, horizontal and vertical pressure patterns, clouds, atmospheric circulation, stability, air masses, fronts, fog, icing, thunderstorms, jet streams, and turbulence. Students will study surface weather observations, routine weather reports and forecasts, surface maps, and constant pressure maps. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 155 - Applied Aerodynamics

    4.00 credits
    This course introduces aerodynamics. Explores various concepts and theories relevant to modern aviation. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 200 - Instrument/Commercial Flight I: Helicopter

    5.00 credits
    The student will obtain the knowledge, skills, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for an instrument rating rotorcraft – helicopter. Covers fundamentals of instrument flight, operation, use and limitations of flight instruments, aircraft performance, aeronautical publications, Federal Aviation Regulations, instrument navigation, flight planning, radio procedures, weather, and all topics in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation part 61.105. Corequisite: AVS 200L. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 200L - Instrument/Commercial Flight I Lab: Helicopter

    2.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to AVS 200. Corequisite: AVS 200. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 202 - Instrument/Commercial Pilot Stage I-III: Airplane

    5.00 credits
    The student will obtain the knowledge, skills, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for an instrument rating. Covers fundamentals of instrument flight, operation, use and limitations of flight instruments, aircraft performance, aeronautical publications, Federal Aviation Regulations, instrument navigation, flight planning, radio procedures, weather, and all topics in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation part 61.105. Corequisite: AVS 202L. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 202L - Instrument/Commercial Pilot Stage I-III Lab: Airp

    2.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to AVS 202. Corequisite: AVS 202. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 203 - Instrument Rating Add-On: Helicopte

    4.00 credits
    This course teaches the knowledge and conducts the practical training required to satisfy the Code of Federal Regulations 14, Federal Aviation Regulations; Part 141, Appendix C - Instrument Rating Course. This course is taken in lieu of AVS 200/200L Instrument/Commercial Pilot I and Lab. Prerequisite: FAA Certificate: Private Pilot, Airplane with Instrument Rating. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 204 - Instrument Pilot Add-On: Airplane

    2.00 credits
    This course teaches the airplane knowledge and techniques required under FAR Part 141 Appendix C Section 3 and 4 to achieve your FAA Airplane Instrument Rating. Prerequisite: FAA Certificate: Private or Commercial Pilot - Airplane with an Instrument Rating in another Category/Class, FAA Class II Medical, Duty Weight <240Lbs. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 205 - Instrument/Commercial Flight II: Helicopter

    7.00 credits
    The student will obtain the knowledge, skills, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for a commercial pilot certificate (rotorcraft – helicopter). Includes in depth study of aerodynamic systems, performance, aeronautical charts, and regulations. Focus on helicopter flight maneuvers, cross-country flight procedures, and emergency maneuvers. Includes all solo requirements. Corequisite: AVS 205L. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 205L - Instrument/Commercial Flight II Lab: Helicopter

    3.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to AVS 205. Corequisite: AVS 205. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 207 - Instrument/Commercial Pilot Stage IV-VI: Airplane

    7.00 credits
    The student will obtain the knowledge, skills, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for a commercial pilot certificate. Includes in depth study of aerodynamic systems, performance, aeronautical charts, and regulations. Focus on airplane flight maneuvers, cross-country flight procedures, and emergency maneuvers. Includes all solo requirements. Corequisite: AVS 207L. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 207L - Instrument/Commercial Pilot Stage IV-VI Lab: Airpl

    5.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to AVS 207. Corequisite: AVS 207. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 208 - Commercial Pilot Add-On: Helicopter

    5.00 credits
    This course teaches the knowledge and conducts the practical training required to satisfy the Code of Federal Regulations 14, Federal Aviation Regulations; Part 141, Subpart F, Appendix D - Commercial Pilot Certification Course. The course is taken in lieu of AVS 205/205L Instrument/Commercial Pilot II and Lab. Prerequisite: FAA Certificate: Commercial Pilot, Airplane. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 209 - Commercial Pilot Add-On: Airplane

    4.00 credits
    This course teaches the advanced airplane knowledge and techniques required under FAR Part 141 Appendix D Section 3 and 4 to achieve your FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single Engine Land (SEL). Prerequisite: Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate in a category/class other than Airplane SEL, FAA Class II Medical, Duty Weight <240Lbs. As Announced
  
  • AVS 210 - Certified Flight Instructor

    4.00 credits
    The student will acquire the instructional knowledge, understanding, and skill necessary to teach and analyze maneuvers and procedures to meet the requirements for a Flight Instructor Certificate rotocraft – helicopter. The course includes flight instruction, fundamentals, evaluation techniques, and related skills necessary. Provides a structured environment to learn to teach and evaluate students to achieve a Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot certificate in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Standards. Corequisite: AVS 210L. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 210L - Certified Flight Instructor Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to AVS 210. Corequisite: AVS 210. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 212 - Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane

    4.00 credits
    The student will acquire the instructional knowledge, understanding, and skill necessary to teach and analyze maneuvers and procedures to meet the requirements for a Flight Instructor Certificate. The course includes flight instruction, fundamentals, evaluation techniques, and related skills necessary. Provides a structured environment to learn to teach and evaluate students to achieve a Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot certificate in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Standards. Corequisite: AVS 212L. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 212L - Certified Flight Instructor Lab: Airplane

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to AVS 212. Corequisite: AVS 212. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 213 - Cert Flight Instructor Add-On: Heli

    3.00 credits
    This course teaches the knowledge and conducts the practical training required to satisfy the Code of Federal Regulations 14, Federal Aviation Regulations; Part 141, Subpart F, Appendix F - Flight Instructor Certification Course. Course to be taken in lieu of AVS 210/210L Certified Flight Instructor and Lab. Prerequisite: FAA Certificate: Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 215 - Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII)

    4.00 credits
    The student will acquire the instructional knowledge, understanding, and experience necessary to meet the requirements for a Flight Instructor Instrument Rating rotorcraft – helicopter. The course includes flight instruction, fundamentals, evaluation techniques, and related skills necessary. Provides a structured environment to learn to teach and evaluate students to achieve an instrument rating in a helicopter in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration standards. Corequisite: AVS 215L. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 215L - Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to AVS 215. Corequisite: AVS 215. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 217 - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII): Air

    4.00 credits
    The student will acquire the instructional knowledge, understanding, and experience necessary to meet the requirements for a Flight Instructor Instrument Rating. The course includes flight instruction, fundamentals, evaluation techniques, and related skills necessary. Provides a structured environment to learn to teach and evaluate students to achieve an instrument rating in an airplane in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration standards. Corequisite: AVS 217L. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 217L - Cert Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Lab: Airp

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to AVS 217. Corequisite: AVS 217. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 240 - Turbine Transition Helicopter

    2.00 credits
    This course teaches the commercial pilot the fundamentals of turbine engine operation, their associated systems, and limitations. The ground portion reviews turbine engine theory and operating principles, while the flight portion focuses on flying and operating a turbine powered helicopter. Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and instructor approval. As Announced
  
  • AVS 245 - External Load Helicopter

    2.00 credits
    This course teaches the commercial pilot the fundamentals of external load operations. It reviews important facets relating to external load operations such as aerodynamics, weather, and performance planning. The ground portion teaches the required knowledge of regulations, load combinations, congested area planning, safety, and accident prevention. The flight portion teaches the practical application of external load operations. Prerequisites: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Turbine Helicopter Endorsement, and instructor approval. As Announced
  
  • AVS 250 - Meteorology II

    3.00 credits
    This course focuses on the application of meteorology theory and the availability, understanding and use of weather products. Emphasis is placed on maximizing aircraft performance and minimizing exposure to weather hazards. Includes examining the weather forecasting models, detailed use and interpretation of graphic weather products, access to telephone and internet weather briefing sites, and utilization of weather products. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 251 - Aviation Law & Regulations

    4.00 credits
    This course explores the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations through case law and current events. The FAA’s role in the development and regulation of the industry is examined. Covers how to reference, interpret, and explain aviation law and regulations. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 252 - Human Factors

    4.00 credits
    This course is an introduction to the field of human behavior and characteristics as critical factors in the design and operation of electronic/machine systems. Emphasis is on crew resource management and human factors, including the study of human performance in complex systems with an examination of personality, stress, anxiety, fatigue, communication skills, decision-making, situational awareness, analysis of aviation and accidents, and practical application of human factors and performance to modern aviation. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 253 - Airport Management

    3.00 credits
    This course insight into the development of airports and the functions and responsibilities of airport management. This course provides an historical background and studies the roles of various governmental agencies in the management and regulation of airports. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 254 - Aviation Safety

    3.00 credits
    This course offers a detailed introduction into aspects of aviation safety, intended to promote flight safety in the general aviation and training environment. Topics will include risk management, pilot psychology, human factors, accident trends, and analysis of accident reports. As Announced.
  
  • AVS 255 - Economics of Flight Operations

    4.00 credits
    This course examines management philosophies and accounting procedures as they apply to general aviation. Includes business aspects of maintaining and flying aircraft, operating airport facilities, and managing passenger/cargo activities. As Announced.

Biology

  
  • BIO 101 - Biology I

    3.00 credits
    A laboratory science course designed for non-biology majors. The first term of a three-term sequence. Includes introduction to science, biochemistry, metabolism, the cell, molecular biology and reproduction. Prerequisites: Completion of MTH 070 and WRI 095. Corequisite: BIO 101L. Recommended: Completion of CAS 133. SU, F, W, SP.
  
  • BIO 101L - Bio I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 101. Corequisite: BIO 101. F
  
  • BIO 102 - Biology II

    3.00 credits
    A laboratory science course designed for non-biology majors. The second term of a three-term sequence. Presents protein syntheses, cell divisions, animal reproduction, genetics, embryology and the basic doctrines of evolution. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or instructor approval. Corequisite: BIO 102L. W
  
  • BIO 102L - Bio II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 102. Corequisite: BIO 102. W
  
  • BIO 103 - Biology III

    3.00 credits
    A laboratory science course designed for non-biology majors. The last term of a three-term sequence. Presents the evolutionary relationships among the five kingdoms and their major phyla. The last half of this term covers human systems. Prerequisites: BIO 101 or instructor approval. Corequisite: BIO 103L. SU, SP
  
  • BIO 103L - Bio III Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 103. Corequisite: BIO 103. SU, SP
  
  • BIO 199 - Special Studies: Biology

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of BIO not usually covered in depth in other BIO courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BIO. As Announced.
  
  • BIO 207 - Medical Genetics

    3.00 credits
    Principles of heredity, chromosome mechanisms and molecular genetics applied to disease processes in humans. Review of case histories of selected inherited disorders. Discussion of genetic intervention therapies. Prerequisite: BIO 212 or instructor approval. Corequisite: BIO 207L. W As Announced.
  
  • BIO 207L - Medical Genetics Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 207. Corequisite: BIO 207. W As Announced.
  
  • BIO 211 - Prin of Biology 1 (Preprofessional)

    4.00 credits
    First part of a three-term sequence for students majoring in biology and the sciences, including pre-medical, pre-dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, and related fields. Includes introduction to science, biochemistry, metabolism, the cell, molecular biology, and reproduction. Recommended: High school biology and chemistry in the past seven years. Prerequisites: WRI 095 and MTH 095. Corequisite: BIO 211L. F As Announced.
  
  • BIO 211L - Prin of Bio 1 Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 211. Corequisite: BIO 211. F As Announced.
  
  • BIO 212 - Prin of Biology 2 (Preprofessional)

    4.00 credits
    Second part of a three-term sequence designed for students majoring in biology and the sciences, including pre-medical, pre-dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, and related fields. Includes life cycles, reproduction, molecular biology, modern and classical genetics, evolution, diversity, and systematics. Prerequisite: BIO 211 or instructor approval. Corequisite: BIO 212L. W As Announced.
  
  • BIO 212L - Prin of Bio 2 Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 212. Corequisite: BIO 212. W As Announced.
  
  • BIO 213 - Prin of Biology 3 (Preprofessional)

    4.00 credits
    Third part of a three-term sequence designed for students majoring in biology and the sciences, including pre-medical, pre-dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, and related fields. Includes plant and animal anatomy and physiology, and individual, population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Prerequisite: BIO 212 or instructor approval. Corequisite: BIO 213L. SP As Announced.
  
  • BIO 213L - Prin of Bio 3 Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 213. Corequisite: BIO 213. SP As Announced.
  
  • BIO 227 - Intro to Forensic Science

    4.00 credits
    Introductory forensic science course exploring methodologies and procedures utilized by crime scene investigators and individual forensic laboratories. Lecture will focus on the crime scene with emphasis on crime scene processing, types of physical evidence, and its proper documentation and collection. F, W, SP
  
  • BIO 231 - Anatomy & Physiology I

    3.00 credits
    First term of a three-term sequence covering chemistry, cells, tissues, and the skin, skeletal, and muscular systems. Laboratory experiences will be used to elaborate on concepts presented in lecture. Recommended: High school biology and chemistry in the past five to seven years, BIO 101 and BIO 103. Prerequisites: Completion of WRI 095 and MTH 095, or department approved equivalents. Corequisite: BIO 231L. SU, F
  
  • BIO 231L - Anat & Phys I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 231. Corequisite: BIO 231. SU, F
  
  • BIO 232 - Anatomy & Physiology II

    3.00 credits
    Second term of a three-term sequence. Courses may not be taken out of sequence. Covers nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, and immune systems. Laboratory experiences will be used to elaborate on concepts and presented in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 231. Corequisite: BIO 232L. F, W
  
  • BIO 232L - Anat & Phys II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 232. Corequisite: BIO 232. F, W
  
  • BIO 233 - Anatomy & Physiology III

    3.00 credits
    Third term of a three-term sequence. Courses may not be taken out of sequence. Covers digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems, fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism, embryology, and genetics. Laboratory experiences will be used to elaborate on concepts presented in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 232. Corequisite: BIO 233L. W, SP
  
  • BIO 233L - Anat & Phys III Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 233. Corequisite: BIO 233. W, SP
  
  • BIO 234 - Microbiology I

    4.00 credits
    Lecture, recitation, and laboratory will cover: Bacterial genetic recombination; bacterial, viral and parasitic relationships with human health and disease; immune system and allergy; water and sewage treatment; soil microbes; and microbiology of foods. Laboratory stresses aseptic technique, bacterial identification and physiology using a variety of media, culturing techniques, and staining techniques. Prerequisites: BIO 102 or BIO 207 or BIO 211 and CHE 104. Corequisite: BIO 234L. SP
  
  • BIO 234L - Microbiology I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 234. Corequisite: BIO 234. SP
  
  • BIO 240 - Forensic DNA Biology

    4.00 credits
    Lecture of lab-centered course focusing on forensic DNA analysis. Emphasis placed on analysis of PCR products resolved via capillary electrophoresis - the STRs Loci of CODIS and the SNPs of mtDNA for the assessment of identity, ethnic origin, and maternal lineage. Prerequisite: MTH 070 and WRI 121. Recommended: Successful completion of a one year biology course within the last three years. F, W, SP
  
  • BIO 247 - Forensic Anthropology

    4.00 credits
    Introduction to the basics in human osteology. Having acquired a fundamental knowledge of the human skeleton, physical traits used to determine population demographics will be discussed and demonstrated. Lecture will provide the theory behind various concepts. F, W, SP
  
  • BIO 270 - Ecosystems

    4.00 credits
    An overview of ecological principles and types of ecosystems, energy dynamics, resource flow, chemical and biological cycles, population dynamics, and human ecology. Descriptive modeling of environmental systems and resource analysis. Prerequisite: BIO 101, BIO 170, and MTH 111. As Announced.
  
  • BIO 290 - Biochemistry I

    4.00 credits
    First term of a three-term series. Topics include: concepts in thermodynamics; amino acids; protein structure; three-dimensional structures; folding, dynamics, structural evolution, purification, and function; sugars; polysaccharides; mechanisms of enzyme action; metabolism; glycogen metabolism; glycolysis; gluconeogenesis. Recommended for laboratory science majors and preprofessional students in all medical fields. Prerequisite: CHE 241. Corequisite: BIO 290L. F
  
  • BIO 290L - Biochemistry I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 290. Corequisite: BIO 290. F
  
  • BIO 291 - Biochemistry II

    4.00 credits
    Second term of a three-term series. Topics include: concepts in metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides; biological oxidation, oxidative phosphorylation, photosynthesis; integration of metabolism. Recommended for laboratory science majors and preprofessional students in all medical fields. Prerequisite: BIO 290. Corequisite: BIO 291L. W
  
  • BIO 291L - Biochemistry II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 291. Corequisite: BIO 291. W
  
  • BIO 292 - Biochemistry III

    4.00 credits
    Third term of a three-term series. Topics include concepts in nucleic acid structure, DNA replication, DNA repair, DNA rearrangements, molecular genetic technologies, transcription, post-transcriptional RNA processing, regulation of gene expression, protein synthesis, and post-translational protein processing. Recommended for laboratory science majors and preprofessional students in all medical fields. Prerequisite: BIO 291. Corequisite: BIO 292L. S
  
  • BIO 292L - Biochemistry III Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to BIO 292. Corequisite: BIO 292. S
  
  • BIO 298 - Independent Study: Biology

    3.00 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of BIO not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BIO. As Announced.
  
  • BIO 299 - Special Studies: Biology

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of BIO not usually covered in depth in other BIO courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BIO. As Announced.

Business

  
  • BUS 101 - Intro to Business

    4.00 credits
    Survey course exploring historical, social, political, economic, and legal environments of business. Interrelationships of the functional areas of management, finance, marketing, accounting, and international business are introduced. The class will stress fundamental concepts, terminology, ethics, and career opportunities. SU, F, W, SP
  
  • BUS 111 - Intro to Accounting

    4.00 credits
    Presents double-entry accounting as related to service businesses. Provides an understanding of the accounting cycle, debits and credits, and financial statements for these businesses. Also introduces journalizing and posting to the general ledger. SU, F, SP
  
  • BUS 150 - Intro to Entrepreneurship

    3.00 credits
    Students will learn the basics of entrepreneurship, including the personal aspects of entrepreneurs, opportunity identification, and organizational structuring. This course will introduce information on becoming an entrepreneur, selecting a type of ownership, developing a business plan, marketing a business, hiring and managing a staff, and financing, protecting, and insuring the small business. As Announced.
  
  • BUS 156 - Business Economics

    3.00 credits
    This survey course covers basic microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts, the history of economic theory, and development of the present United States economic structure. Topics such as supply and demand, opportunity costs, economic growth, productivity, and current specific economic issues are discussed. As Announced.
  
  • BUS 177 - Payroll Accounting

    3.00 credits
    Provides the fundamental skills needed to prepare a business payroll. Introduces payroll and personnel recordkeeping, calculation of pay, payroll journalizing, regulations covering social security, withholding, and unemployment. Prerequisite: BUS 111 or BUS 211 with a grade “C” or better, CAS 170 with grade “C ” or better, or instructor approval. F
  
  • BUS 178 - Customer Service Fundamentals

    1.00 credits
    This course focuses on the skills necessary to deliver exceptional customer service in a retail or service business or organization. Topics will include developing communication skills and an attitude of service, enhancing customer relationships, dealing with difficult customers, active listening and problem solving to address customer needs, and strategies to remain self-motivated in the service industry. F
  
  • BUS 198 - Independent Study: Business & Management

    3.00 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of BUS not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BUS. As Announced.
  
  • BUS 199 - Special Studies: Business & Management

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of BUS not usually covered in depth in other BUS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BUS. As Announced.
  
  • BUS 203 - Intro to International Business

    3.00 credits
    Explores the processes of international trade and examines the functional, economic, political, and financial aspects of international business. Cultural differences, human resource management techniques, and corporate strategy for international markets are addressed. Provides a panorama of key international business activities and issues within a framework for further study in international business. As Announced.
  
  • BUS 206 - Management Fundamentals

    3.00 credits
    A study of the basic management and organizational principles within business entities. Introduces the concepts of planning, organizing, leading, control, implementation of change, ethical behavior, and corporate culture. Provides opportunities for students to apply concepts to actual workplace scenarios and evaluate impact on global business activities. F, SP
  
  • BUS 206M - Management Fundamentals

    5.00 credits
    A study of the basic management and organizational principles within business entities. Introduces the concepts of planning, organizing, leading, control, implementation of change, ethical behavior, and corporate culture. Provides opportunities for students to apply concepts to actual workplace scenarios and evaluate impact on global business activities. As Announced.
 

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