Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 105 or higher. The preparation and use of financial statements based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as applied to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ACCT 210 (grade of “C” or better). The preparation, analysis, and interpretation of accounting information in planning, controlling and managing a business organization. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 310 - Intermediate Accounting I


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ACCT 211 (grade of “C” or better). Detailed treatment of technical considerations involved in the determination of income and financial position of a business organization. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 311 - Intermediate Accounting II


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ACCT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Continuation of Intermediate Accounting I. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 320 - Federal Taxation I


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ACCT 211 (grade of “C” or better). Federal income taxation as applied to individuals and sole proprietorships. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Cross-listed with BUSI 517.
  
  • ACCT 321 - Federal Taxation II


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ACCT 211 (grade of “C” or better). Federal taxation as applied to partnerships, corporation, and other taxable entities. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Cross-listed with BUSI 518.
  
  • ACCT 330 - Cost Accounting


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ACCT 211 (grade of “C” or better). Collection, analysis, and reporting of cost data used in organizational decision making. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Cross-listed with BUSI 509.
  
  • ACCT 410 - Advanced Accounting


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ACCT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Additional study of financial accounting. Accounting for partnerships, special sales procedures, consolidated statements, and fiduciary accounting. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Cross-listed with BUSI 525.
  
  • ACCT 420 - Auditing


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ACCT 310 (grade of “C” or better) and ECON 224. Generally accepted auditing standards, techniques, and practices. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 430 - Accounting Systems


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: CSCI 209 or 211, and ACCT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Accountants are both end users and designers of accounting systems. Course focus is on transaction cycles, internal control requirements, and structured systems development. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 440 - Government & Not for Profit Accounting


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ACCT 310 (grade of “C” or better). This course is an examination of the accounting principles for government and not-for-profit entities including state and local governments, health and welfare organizations, and colleges and universities. This course is cross-listed with BUSI 540. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 450 - Financial Statement Analysis


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ACCT 310 and BUSI 305 (grades of “C” or better). Accounting principles applied to fundamental financial statement analysis. Topics include models of shareholder value, a comparison of accrual accounting and discounted cash flows, pro-forma analysis and the determination of earnings and market ratios. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 460 - International Accounting


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ACCT 311 (grade of “C” or Better). The primary purpose of the course is to develop knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards including the standards’ history, new standard adoption, the recording of financial transactions, and financial statement presentation.  In addition, the US GAAP vs. IFRS convergence process will be discussed.  This course will be cross-listed with BUSI 560.   This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 469 - Accounting Internship


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: 61 semester hours, 2.75 GPA and permission of the department chairperson. Qualified students may apply to the School of Business Internship Committee for internship positions. Appointments are made on a competitive basis. Only six hours may be earned. Three Business (BUSI) or Economics (ECON) internship hours may be applied in major or minor (but not both) and three hours of general elective credit. An intern must work at least 112 hours to receive credit. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Grading is on a pass-fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • ACCT 470 - Accounting Internship


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, 61 semester hours, 2.75 GPA and permission of the department chairperson. Qualified students may apply to the School of Business Internship Committee for internship positions. Appointments are made on a competitive basis. Only six hours may be earned. Three Business (BUSI) or Economics (ECON) internship hours may be applied in major or minor (but not both) and three hours of general elective credit. An intern must work at least 112 hours to receive credit. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Grading is on a pass-fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • ACCT 471 - Senior Project in Accounting


    (1 hours) Prerequisites: Senior status, GPA above 3.0, and permisiion of the chair. The Senior Project is a substantial independent project and may include various models, ranging from traditional readings and academic writing, to field studies, experiments, or business plans.  Senior Projects will involve a substantial amount of research and provide an enhancement to the capstone experience for the student’s curriculum. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 472 - Senior Project in Accounting


    (2 hours) Prerequisites: Senior status, GPA above 3.0, and permission of the chair. The Senior Project is a substantial independent project and may include various models, ranging from traditional readings and academic writing, to field studies, experiments, or business plans.  Senior Projects will involve a substantial amount of research and provide an enhancement to the capstone experience for the student’s curriculum. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ACCT 473 - Senior Project in Accounting


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: Senior status, GPA above 3.0, and permission of the chair. The Senior Project is a substantial independent project and may include various models, ranging from traditional readings and academic writing, to field studies, experiments, or business plans.  Senior Projects will involve a substantial amount of research and provide an enhancement to the capstone experience for the student’s curriculum. This course cannot be challenged.

Aeronautics

  
  • AERN 150 - Principles of Aviation


    (1 hours) This course provides a general introduction to history of flight, theory of flight, and foundational information for aspiring pilots.  This course provides foundational ground instruction requisite for the FAA Private Pilot computerized knowledge examination, a pre-requisite for an FAA Private Pilot License. This course may not be challenged.
  
  • AERN 160 - Introduction to Pilot Training


    (3 hours) This course provides foundational instruction necessary to prepare students for their written Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot’s License (PPL) exam and provide a sufficient understanding to commence with initial flight training to satisfy FAA PPL requirements. This course surveys the history of aviation, basic aerodynamics, aircraft performance, Federal Aviation Regulations, aviation weather factors and cross-country navigation procedures. The course will also provide introductory material on radio navigation, radio communications procedures, human factors and aviation safety. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will receive an FAA Certified Flight Instructor endorsement to take the FAA PPL written examination. This course may not be challenged.

Aerospace

  
  • AERO 001 - Leadership Laboratory


    (0 hours) Enrollment in AERO 001 is open to all students (with departmental approval) and is required of all students enrolled in AERO 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, and 402. The three-hour per week instruction offers students an opportunity to develop leadership skills within the framework of an organized cadet corps. Topics included are: Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies; professional development opportunities within the Air Force, and the life and work of an Air Force Junior Officer. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall and Spring. Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • AERO 101 - Introduction to the United States Air Force I


    (1 hours) Corequisite: AERO 001. Part one of a survey course introducing students to the U.S. Air Force and providing an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force.  It also includes application of communication skills.  Enrollment in AERO 101 is open to all students interested in exploring a career as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.
  
  • AERO 102 - Introduction to the United States Air Force II


    (1 hours) Corequisite: AERO 001. Prerequisite: AERO 101 or departmental permission. Part two of a survey course introducing students to the U.S. Air Force and providing an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force.  It also includes application of communication skills.  Enrollment in AERO 102 is open to all students interested in exploring a career as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
  
  • AERO 201 - Evolution of the United States Air Force I


    (1 hours) Corequisite: AERO 001. Prerequisites: AERO 102 or departmental permission. Part one of an examination of U.S. Air Force air and space power from a historical perspective.  It features topics on Air Force heritage and leaders; introduction to air power through examination of the Air Force Core Functions; and continued application of communication skills. Its purpose is to instill an appreciation of the development and employment of air and space power and to motivate students to transition from AFROTC cadet to Air Force officer.

          This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.

  
  • AERO 202 - Evolution of the United States Air Force II


    (1 hours) Corequisite:AERO 001. Prerequisites: AERO 201 or departmental permission. Part one of an examination of U.S. Air Force air and space power from a historical perspective.  It features topics on Air Force heritage and leaders; introduction to air power through examination of the Air Force Core Functions; and continued application of communication skills. Its purpose is to instill an appreciation of the development and employment of air and space power and to motivate students to transition from AFROTC cadet to Air Force officer.

          This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.

  
  • AERO 210 - Field Training


    (6 hours) Prerequisite: Departmental permission. This course is offered during the summer at selected Air Force bases throughout the U.S.  This course offers an introduction to the U.S. Air Force including academics, leadership and management experience, physical training, and the opportunity to observe U.S. Air Force operations.  AERO 210 is required for Air Force ROTC cadets pursuing a commission into the Air Force.  This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • AERO 301 - Air Force Leadership Studies I


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 001, completion of AERO 210 or departmental permission. Part one of a course teaching cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership.  Topics include:  leadership, management fundamentals, profession of arms, personnel evaluation systems, ethics, motivation, team building, change management, developing subordinates, conflict management, counseling, influence, authority and responsibility, accountability, moral leadership, and communication skills.  It also includes analyses of case studies on leadership, management, effective supervision, and accountability.  Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills.  Cadets have an opportunity to utilize and fine tune these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment.   This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.
  
  • AERO 302 - Air Force Leadership Studies II


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 001, completion of AERO 301, or departmental permission. Part two of a course teaching cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership.  Topics include:  leadership, management fundamentals, profession of arms, personnel evaluation systems, ethics, motivation, team building, change management, developing subordinates, conflict management, counseling, influence, authority and responsibility, accountability, moral leadership, and communication skills.  It also includes analyses of case studies on leadership, management, effective supervision, and accountability.  Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills.  Cadets have an opportunity to utilize and fine tune these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
  
  • AERO 401 - National Security Affairs I


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 001, completion of AERO 302, or departmental permission. Part one of a course designed for college seniors providing the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society.  It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level.  Topics included are:  the U.S. Constitution, the Armed Forces, civilian control of the military, elements of national security, U.S. Air Force doctrine, Total Force, the Joint environment, terrorism, regional and cultural studies, military justice, personnel feedback, evaluation and promotion systems, the military profession, current issues affecting the military, and preparation for active duty. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.
  
  • AERO 402 - National Security Affairs II


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 001, completion of AERO 401, or departmental permission. Part one of a course designed for college seniors providing the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society.  It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level.  Topics included are:  the U.S. Constitution, the Armed Forces, civilian control of the military, elements of national security, U.S. Air Force doctrine, Total Force, the Joint environment, terrorism, regional and cultural studies, military justice, personnel feedback, evaluation and promotion systems, the military profession, current issues affecting the military, and preparation for active duty.  This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.

Arabic

  
  • ARAB 110 - Arabic For Today’s World


    (3 hours) Corequisite: ARAB 110L. This will be an interdisciplinary course that will enable students to achieve a basic survival proficiency in modern standard Arabic.  It will include interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive language activities that incorporate the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

      This course cannot be challenged.

  
  • ARAB 110L - Arabic Culture


    (0 hours) Corequisite: ARAB 110. This course will enhance and supplement the students’ linguistic proficiency and their cultural awareness.  The students will have the opportunity to see the Arab culture through Arabic music, movies, radio and television broadcasts, newspapers, magazines, and calligraphy. This is a mandatory, one-hour weekly laboratory, to be taken in conjunction with the Arabic 110. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ARAB 120 - Arabic for Today’s World II


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ARAB 110 or equivalent. Further development of essential speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.  Emphasis on verbal communication.  This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ARAB 201 - Intermediate Arabic I


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ARAB 102. This will be an interdisciplinary course that will enable students to achieve an intermediate-mid proficiency in modern standard Arabic.  It will include
    interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive language activities that incorporate the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Traditional language instruction in the classroom will be supplemented in a variety of ways to enhance students’ linguistic proficiency and their cultural awareness.  These will include conversation activities in Arabic based on real-world scenarios.  Students will also be exposed to authentic language-based products of different Arab cultures including Arabic music, movies, radio and TV broadcasts, newspapers, magazines, and calligraphy. Course will count as the foreign language requirement in the Liberal Arts Core.

      Note: Course will count as the foreign language requirement in the Liberal Arts Core.

  
  • ARAB 202 - Intermediate Arabic II


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ARAB 201. This will be is an interdisciplinary course which enables students to achieve an intermediate-high proficiency in modern standard Arabic.  The course includes interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive language activities that incorporating the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Classroom instruction will be supplemented in various ways to enhance students’ linguistic proficiency and their cultural awareness; approaches will include conversational activities in Arabic based on real-world scenarios and exposure to different Arabic cultures through examination of music, movies, radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and calligraphy.
  
  • ARAB 301 - Advanced Arabic I


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ARAB 202. An interdisciplinary course enabling students to achieve advanced low proficiency in modern standard Arabic.  The course includes interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive activities emphasizing listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Instruction aims to enhance students’ linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness.  Approaches include conversational activities and exposure to Arabic culture through various media formats.
  
  • ARAB 302 - Advanced Arabic II


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ARAB 301. An interdisciplinary course enabling students to achieve advanced low proficiency in modern standard Arabic.  The course includes interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive activities emphasizing listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Instruction aims to enhance students’ linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness.  Approaches include conversational activities and exposure to Arabic culture through various media formats.

Art

  
  • ART 100 - Art


    (3 hours) Designation reserved for elective credit for General CLEP.
  
  • ART 202 - Art Appreciation


    (3 hours) A study of the forms, styles and basic philosophies in the development of art. Renaissance through Modern. Note: All students placed in ENGL 099 must complete the course successfully before being allowed into ART 202.
  
  • ART 211 - Drawing I


    (3 hours) Creative and structural drawing concentrating on the figure and objects in nature. Perspective drawing introduced. No fee. Student will furnish his own materials. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ART 212 - Drawing II


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 211. Creative and structural drawing concentrating on individuality of expression. No fee. Student will furnish his own materials. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ART 215 - Beginning Design


    (3 hours) Design theory as a basis for executing projects in various media concentrating on two-dimensional expression. No fee. Student will furnish his own materials. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ART 216 - Visual Communications


    (3 hours) A two-dimensional design course focusing on composing text and images for communicative purposes.
  
  • ART 220 - Digital Illustration


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ART 211 and 216. A study of computer-assisted illustration media and techniques. Students will learn the fundamental principles of illustration, as well as, the industry standard hardware and software involved in the creation of illustrative images.
  
  • ART 221 - Digital Image Editing


    (3 hours) An introduction to basic principles of digital photography and approaches to digital image manipulation. Students will learn to use the technology involved in taking and editing well-designed digital images.
  
  • ART 312 - Drawing III


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 212. A continuation of ART 212, stressing individual development and knowledge of various media. No fee. Student will furnish his own materials. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ART 313 - History of Design


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 202, 216 and 221. An in depth study of stylistic developments in graphic design through history. Emphasis will be placed on significant movements, important designers and the role of technology. The relationship of design to fine arts and the broader cultural context will be examined.
  
  • ART 316 - Typography


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ART 202, 216 and 221. An introduction to the creation and use of letterforms from the past and present. Students will engage in the design of and design with letterforms, while studying historic trends in typography.
  
  • ART 318 - Advertising Design


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ART 216, ART 221 and ART 316. The application of design elements and principles toward effective communication. Color and composition theories will be addressed, applying a variety of software. Technical considerations associated with various media will be introduced, and the design process will be strongly reinforced.
  
  • ART 322 - Photography I


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 221. A digital photography class focusing on both technical and aesthetic concerns in making photographs.
  
  • ART 331 - Painting I


    (3 hours) Basic problems in painting. (fee required) This fee will cover only a portion of the cost of materials. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ART 332 - Painting II


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 331. Stressing individuality of approach in painting. (Fee required) This fee will cover only a portion of the cost of materials. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ART 341 - Web Design I


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 216 and 221. Addresses the production of visually and functionally well-designed websites. Students will apply the design process, design principles and industry standard software toward the creation functioning websites.
  
  • ART 418 - Business of Design


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 318. Advanced graphic design focusing on the development and creation of communicative visual designs specifically prepared for reproduction with commercial print media.
  
  • ART 422 - Photography II


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ART 216 and Art 322. Art 422 will expand on the foundational materials covered in Art 322 and deepen the student’s understanding of the photography industry. Students will gain exposure to advanced photographic technology and processes. Studio work and lighting will be introduced to offer students photographic opportunities under perfectly controlled lighting circumstances.  We will also delve deeper into the emotive aspects of photography looking at the more advanced options found on a typical DSLR and how professional grade photographs are used in so many areas of today’s media saturated world.
  
  • ART 432 - Painting III


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 332. Stressing individuality of approach in painting and study of current painting styles. (Fee required) This fee will cover only a portion of the cost of the materials. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ART 433 - Printmaking I


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 211. Relief printing techniques from cardboard, woodblock, masonite, plywood, metal and found objects, use of the carved woodblock as an object of art in its own right. No fee. Student will furnish his own materials. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ART 434 - Printmaking II


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 433. A further exploration of printing techniques to include etching and a development of the artist’s own vision through the printing process. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ART 441 - Web Design II


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 216 and ART 221. A continuation of Art 341, this course focuses on the design and creation of animation and interactive functions within websites.
  
  • ART 450 - Graphic Design Portfolio


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: ART 418. Advanced course directed toward the creation of a professional quality portfolio. A critical approach in selecting and presenting student work will be stressed.
  
  • ART 469 - Graphic Design Internship


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ART 318 and permission of the Department Chair. Each student is expected to devote 112 hours per semester to receive credit. An internship which permits qualified students to gain work experience in a business environment related to graphic design. Note: Grading is on a pass-fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • ART 470 - Graphic Design Internship


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ART 318 and permission of the Department Chair. Each student is expected to devote 112 hours per semester to receive credit. An internship which permits qualified students to gain work experience in a business environment related to graphic design. Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • ART 471 - Graphic Design Internship


    (1 hours) Prerequisites: Junior Status, ART 318, Minimum GPA of 2.5, and permission of Department Chair. ART 471 is designed to help students earn credit for approved freelance work that contributes to their experiential learning. Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • ART 472 - Graphic Design Internship


    (2 hours) Prerequisites: Junior Status, ART 318, Minimum GPA of 2.5 and permission of Department Chair. ART 472 is designed to help students earn credit for approved freelance work that contributes to their experiential learning. Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.

Athletic Training

  
  • ATPP 500 - Principles of Athletic Training and Emergency Care


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: Admitted into the Athletic Training Program. This course provides an introduction in the profession of athletic training from a historical perceptive to the current practice. Topics will include certification/licensure, professionalism, ethics, and inter-professional education. Course content will also include emergency action plan protocols, emergency, acute trauma and sudden death evaluation and care. This course will also provide a student with the opportunity to further their knowledge related to functional human anatomy needed for clinical examination and diagnosis. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ATPP 510 - Fundamental Skills in Athletic Training


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: Admitted into the Athletic Training Program. Students will receive instruction in the the fabrication and application of durable medical equipment, orthotic devices, taping, splinting, protective padding, and casting. Students will also receive instruction in acute wound care and closure. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ATPP 515 - Medical Terminology and Patient Care Documentation in Athletic Training


    (2 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the ATPP program. This course will focus on learning appropriate medical terminology and contemporary written documentation strategies in patient care. Medical terminology includes body organization and anatomical directions and commonly used medical abbreviations.  This information is used in conjunction with patient care documentation. Proper and effective written medical documentation is important in communicating with patients, colleagues, physicians, administrators, and parents or family members. Patient care documentation strategies include note types (initial evaluation, progress or re-evaluation, daily note, rehabilitation and treatment logs, referrals, discharge, and release of information), note formatting (SOAP, HOPS/HIPS, SBAR, and POMR), and note charting (narrative and focus). This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ATPP 520 - Prevention Strategies in Athletic Training


    (2 hours) Prerequisite: Admission to the Athletic Training Program. Students will gain knowledge in injury and illness prevention strategies. Topics will include but not limited to pre-participation physical examinations, biomechanical analysis, and injury/illness risk management. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ATPP 530 - Psychosocial Aspects of Injury Management


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ATPP 500 and 510. This course is designed to examine the knowledge and skills that the athletic trainer must possess to recognize and intervene, and when appropriate, refer to a recognized professional; the socio-cultural, mental, emotional, and physical behaviors of athletes and others involved in physical activity. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ATPP 540 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training I


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ATPP 500 and 510. This clinical education course has been designed MAT student to gain the necessary skills associated with the practice of athletic training.  Each student will be placed in a specified clinical rotation under the direct supervision of an athletic trainer or other licensed health care provider (preceptor).  The objective of this course is to permit the student to incorporate the NATA Education Competencies as part of direct patient care. This process will require students to complete specifically identified Clinical Integration Proficiencies as evidence of their skill acquisition required to become a professional athletic trainer. Finally, each student will be required to complete a minimum of 90 clinical hours to receive credit for the course and as partial fulfillment of a minimum total of 735 clinical hours required for graduation. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ATPP 550 - Therapeutic Modalities


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ATPP 520, 530 and 540. The focus of this course will be on the clinical application of therapeutic modalities, concepts related to their use and effectiveness, and their role in the healing process. Students will obtain in-depth knowledge of the healing process and the physiological events that occur following injury. Lab components will be built into the course to emphasize the application of therapeutic modalities in a clinical setting, including appropriate parameters, patient set-up, precautions, and indications/contraindications for use. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ATPP 560 - Clinical Diagnosis and Therapeutic Intervention: Lower Extremity


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ATPP 520 and ATPP 540. This course is the first in a series on Clinical Diagnosis and Therapeutic Intervention techniques utilized in the practice of athletic training. This course will focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate, treat, and refer orthopedic conditions of the lower extremities commonly seen in the physically active population. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • ATPP 570 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training II


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ATPP 520, 530 and 540. This clinical education course has been designed MAT student to gain the necessary skills associated with the practice of athletic training.  Each student will be placed in a specified clinical rotation under the direct supervision of an athletic trainer or other licensed health care provider (preceptor).  The objective of this course is to permit the student to incorporate the NATA Education Competencies as part of direct patient care. This process will require students to complete specifically identified Clinical Integration Proficiencies as evidence of their skill acquisition required to become a professional athletic trainer. Finally, each student will be required to complete a minimum of 90 clinical hours to receive credit for the course and as partial fulfillment of a minimum total of 735 clinical hours required for graduation. This course cannot be challenged.

Biology

  
  • BIOL 100 - Biological Science


    (3 hours) Designation reserved for elective credit received under the CLEP program.
  
  • BIOL 110 - Introductory Biological Science


    (3 hours) Corequisite: BIOL 110L. A survey of the principles of biology including biochemistry, cytology, histology, taxonomy, reproduction, genetics, ecology, human anatomy and physiology. This course is designed to meet the Life Science requirements for the nonscience major. Lecture: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: This course will not be applied towards a major or a minor in Biology or Natural Science.
  
  • BIOL 110L - Introductory Biological Science Laboratory


    (1 hours) Corequisite: BIOL 110. (1 hours) Corequisite: BIOL 110.  A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. Biology/Natural Science Majors/Minors may not earn credit for this course. Note: Laboratory fee required for on-ground, blended/hybrid, and alternate locations.  This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  
  • BIOL 149 - Life Science for Educators


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the Education Department. Corequisite: BIOL 149L. This course is designed to develop process skills in the biological sciences for students seeking certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. The course format includes content, applications and methodology to meet the South Carolina life science standards for grades K - 8. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: This course will not be applied towards a major in Biology or a minor in Biology or Natural Science.
  
  • BIOL 149L - Life Science for Educators Laboratory


    (1 hours) Corequisite: BIOL 149. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required for on-ground, blended/hybrid, or alternate locations.
  
  • BIOL 161 - Foundations of Biology I


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: Science major or minor. Corequisite: BIOL 161L. The first part of a two-semester sequence, this comprehensive course will introduce biological principles at the molecular and cellular levels.  Topics include: cell and molecular biology, metabolism, genetics and evolutionary processes. Lecture 3 hours. This course is designed to meet the requirements for Biology, Biochemistry and Computer Science majors and minors and preprofessional emphases including premedicine and predentistry. Nonscience students should enroll in BIOL 110. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Note: All students placed in ENGL 099 and/or MATH 099 must complete the course(s) successfully before being allowed into BIOL 161
  
  • BIOL 161L - Foundations of Biology I Laboratory


    (1 hours) Prerequisite: Science major or minor. Corequisite: BIOL 161. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required for on-ground, blended/hybrid, or alternate locations.
  
  • BIOL 162 - Foundations of Biology II


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 161 and 161L with a grade of “C” or better in both. Corequisite: BIOL 162L. A continuation of BIOL 161. Introduction to biological principles at the organismal and ecological levels.  Topics include: the diversity of life, plant biology, animal tissue and organ function and ecology. Lecture 3 hours.   This course is designed to meet the requirements for Biology, Biochemistry and Computer Science majors and minors and preprofessional emphases including premedicine and predentistry. Nonscience students should enroll in BIOL 110. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BIOL 162L - Foundations of Biology II Laboratory


    (1 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 161 and 161L with a grade of “C” or better in both. Corequisite: BIOL 162. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required for on-ground, blended/hybrid, or alternate locations.
  
  • BIOL 201 - Invertebrate Zoology


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 162 and 162L with a grade of “C” or better in both. Corequisite: BIOL 201L. A systematic coverage of invertebrate organisms from protozoa to the cephalochordates. Morphology, physiology, ecology and taxonomic relationships are stressed. Special emphasis is placed on marine invertebrates. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BIOL 201L - Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory


    (1 hours) Corequisite: BIOL 201. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  
  • BIOL 202 - Vertebrate Natural History


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 161 and 161L with a grade of “C”or better in both. Corequisite: BIOL 202L. A systematic study of the biology, classification, evolution, and ecology of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Major emphasis will be placed on South Carolina vertebrates. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit. Offered: FALL
  
  • BIOL 202L - Vertebrate Natural History Laboratory


    (1 hours) BIOL 161 and 161L with a grade of “C” or better in both. Corequisite: BIOL 202. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required. Counts for ELR credit. Offered: FALL
  
  • BIOL 203 - Vertebrate Zoology


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 162 and 162L with a grade of “C” or better in both. Corequisite: BIOL 203L. A systematic coverage of vertebrate organisms. Morphology, physiology, ecology and taxonomic relationships are stressed. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BIOL 203L - Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory


    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 162 and BIOL 162L. Corequisite: BIOL 203. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  
  • BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology


    (3 hours) Corequisite: BIOL 210L. This course presents an integrated study of human anatomy and physiology, including the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, endocrine, excretory and circulatory systems. Lecture 3 hours. Students who earned credit for BIOL 226 and 227 will not be permitted to take this course. This course cannot be challenged. Note: All students placed in ENGL 099 and/or MATH 099 must complete the course(s) successfully before being allowed into BIOL 210.
  
  • BIOL 210L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory


    (1 hours) Corequisite: BIOL 210.

    A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.

  
  • BIOL 220 - Microbiology


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L, or BIOL 226 and BIOL 226L, or 2 BIOL, and 1 CHEM (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 220L. Morphological, cultural and physiological properties of bacteria and related organisms are studied. Emphasis is placed on micro-organisms which relate to normal and pathological conditions in man and his environment. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BIOL 220L - Microbiology Laboratory


    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L, or BIOL 226 and BIOL 226L, or 2 BIOL and 1 CHEM (grades of “C” or better) corequisite: BIOL 220.  A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  
  • BIOL 226 - Anatomy & Physiology I


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL, Biochem, CHEM, KINE, Public Health, Health Prom or Nursing major. Corequisite: BIOL 226L. The first part of a two-semester sequence, this comprehensive course is a lecture study of the integrated structures and functions of the human body. Basic cellular chemistry and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems are presented. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: All students placed in ENGL 099 and/or MATH 099 must complete the course(s) successfully before being allowed into BIOL 226.
  
  • BIOL 226L - Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory I


    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL, Biochem, CHEM, KINE, Public Health, Health Prom or Nursing major. Corequisite: BIOL 226. The first part of a two-semester sequence, this comprehensive course is a laboratory study with model and specimen dissections of the integrated structure and function of the human body. Basic cellular chemistry and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems are presented. Laboratory 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  
  • BIOL 227 - Anatomy & Physiology II


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 226 and 226L with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 227L. BIOL 210 is NOT an approved prerequisite. This course is a continuation of BIOL 226 and concludes with the study of blood, heart, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BIOL 227L - Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory II


    (1 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 226 and 226L with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 227. BIOL 210 is NOT an approved prerequisite. This course is a continuation of BIOL 226 and concludes with the study of blood, heart, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Laboratory 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  
  • BIOL 241 - Zoology


    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 161& Lab and either MATH 110 or higher or one additional Biology (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 241L. A systematic coverage of invertebrate and vertebrate organisms. Morphology, physiology, ecology and taxonomic relationships are stressed. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged
  
  • BIOL 241L - Zoology Laboratory


    (1 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 161& Lab and either MATH 110 or higher or one additional Biology (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 241.  A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  
  • BIOL 242 - Botany


    (3 hours) Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 161 & Lab and MATH 110 or higher or one additional Biology. Corequisite: BIOL 242L. A comprehensive look at plants including anatomy and physiology. An overview of the plant kingdom, life cycles, biochemistry, and metabolism will be covered. Lecture 3 hours.  This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BIOL 242L - Botany Laboratory


    (1 hours) Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 161 & Lab and MATH 110 or higher or one additional Biology. Corequisite: BIOL 242. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
 

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