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HIST 455 - Senior Thesis
(1 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 450 and 91 hours of college credit or permission of the instructor. This course is a required capstone research experience for all history majors. It is intended to reinforce research and writing skills, to promote critical thinking, and to engender creative analysis of historical issues. In consultation with a full-time history instructor of their choosing and using a prospectus prepared in HIST 450: Historiography, students will complete an extensive individual research project and present it to their peers. Completion of the Area Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT) or similar standardized assessment test is also required. This class will be graded pass-fail.
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HIST 495 - Internship in Applied History
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 111 or 112, HIST 113, 211, and 212. Prerequisite: Senior standing with a minimum major GPA of 3.5 and an overall GPA of 2.75. An internship under supervised observation and participation in a museum or archival depository. Arrangements for assignments, work hours and working conditions must meet with mutual satisfaction of the student, department chairperson and the agency.
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HIST 496 - Internship in Applied History
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 111 or 112, HIST 113, 211, and 212. Prerequisite: Senior standing with a minimum major GPA of 3.5 and an overall GPA of 2.75. An internship under supervised observation and participation in a museum or archival depository. Arrangements for assignments, work hours and working conditions must meet with mutual satisfaction of the student, department chairperson and the agency.
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Hospitality & Tourism |
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HOMT 320 - Introduction to Hospitality Industry
(3 hours) This introductory course acquaints the student with the scope and complexity of the hospitality industry by exploring the national and global relationships of lodging, food and beverage operations. The course examines career opportunities, organizational structures, history and human resource management. Students will examine trends, integrated technology and its effects on customer and guest service requirements in the lodging and food service industry.
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HOMT 321 - Organizational Behavior for the Hospitality Industry
(3 hours) Students will be presented with the techniques and methodologies to plan, organize, and control human resources in the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be exposed to the practices of recruiting, organizing, and directing employee relations. Organizational behavioral essentials for the individual and the organization along with key management tasks will provide opportunities for practical, applied learning. The course includes details on organizational development strategies in an increasingly diverse workplace.
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HOMT 322 - Advanced Marketing for the Hospitality Industry
(3 hours) The principles and practices of marketing in the hospitality and tourism industry are presented. As an applied approach to marketing the tourism product, the course also compares and contrasts the unique approach of tourism marketing to classical marketing principles. Studies demonstrating how marketing activities direct the flow of goods and services from product to consumer in the hospitality and tourism industry are included. The course also covers consumer satisfaction, sequential development steps in marketing, the key role of marketing research, and the growth of information technology. The course introduces strategic industry marketing methods for successful planning and development.
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HOMT 323 - Fundamentals of Planning and Developing Tourism
(3 hours) The issues of formulating the organization’s and industries’ strategic planning are emphasized. The components of the strategic plan for the tourism and hospitality industry including the vision, mission, objectives, tactical and operational goals, are examined. Planning issues and corresponding planning processes for tourism development are introduced through case studies and applied learning techniques. Tourism project design, financing, and development are addressed on a local, regional, and national level.
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HOMT 324 - Economics of Tourism
(3 hours) This course uses contemporary economic analysis to help students understand the fundamental financial basis of tourism industry. The course will communicate how to understand tourism market behavior as measured through fundamental and applied business economic principles. Business models and strategies will provide a detailed picture of the impact on the overall industry. A clear explanation of revenue management is also included. With a focus on basic economic principles, the course shows how elementary supply and demand analysis can be used to understand the broad changes in tourism over many centuries and today.
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HOMT 325 - Case Studies in Hospitality and Tourism
(3 hours) This course allows students an opportunity to apply skills, knowledge, and understanding into operational strategies and tactics through a series of case studies across multiple sectors in the hospitality and tourism industry. By presenting a collection of current stories culminated into cases from the real world experiences of industry practitioners, students will discover first-hand application strategies. Students will discover issues and opportunities of practicing middle level hospitality managers and will benefit from the experienced educators and ex-industry employers who created the cases.
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Human Resources |
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HRMT 321 - Labor Relations
(3 hours) A study of the development of organized labor groups in society. A discussion of contracts, NLRB, Labor Unions and employee associations will be covered. A review and assessment of labor negotiations, strikes, walk outs, boycotts, lockouts and how these terms related to management and employees will be presented in a practical application format to include case studies and practicum exercises. This course provides examples from the standpoint of management and human resources.
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HRMT 322 - Organizational Culture
(3 hours) An examination of the nature, definitions and practices associated with organizational culture. This course will review the impact of cultural differences on organizations and how to manage this diversity from an HR perspective. Students will be required to research their own organizational culture, define the trigger points within the organization that impact outcomes as it relates to cultural bias, diversity, race, gender, occupations and desired organizational influence over a positive workplace environment.
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HRMT 323 - Employee Training and Development
(3 hours) Define and assess how to conduct a needs assessment within an organization in determining training and development needs. Demonstrate ability to identify stakeholders, determine organizational needs and provide a plan of action. This course will require the development and implementation strategies for a training program within their own businesses. Concentrate on meeting the needs of the expected audience and considering, development, costs, implementation, budgets and collateral needed to implement the training program will be essential parts of the plan.
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HRMT 324 - Compensation
(3 hours) Review and demonstrate the basic assumptions related to employee compensation to include a review of various compensation models for both exempt and non-exempt employees. Develop a compensation strategy for their organization or company and develop policies that support the compensation process.
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HRMT 325 - Employment Law
(3 hours) A review and assessment of the legal aspects of human resources to include employment law, unionization, unfair labor practices, policies and procedures, ADA, FMLA, testing, performance management, employment-at-will, benefits and compensation.
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HRMT 326 - Staffing
(3 hours) This course examines all aspects of getting employees into organizations. Recruitment and selection are the foci. This course covers scientific and legal issues from a managerial perspective and examines the usefulness of various methods used in job analysis, testing and measurement, and internal and external market analysis to include compensation and benefits. Legislation regarding EEO and affirmative action programs will also be discussed.
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Kinesiology |
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KINE 101 - Aerobics and Physical Fitness
(1 hours) Instruction in acquired and maintaining optimum fitness on individual basis. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. (Fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 104 - Beginning Badminton
(1 hours) Instruction in basic skills, techniques, knowledge, rules and strategies necessary to begin the successful enjoyment of badminton. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. (Fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 106 - Beginning Bowling
(1 hours) Instruction in basic skills, techniques, knowledge, rules and appreciations necessary for successful enjoyment in bowling. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. (Fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 108 - Beginning Golf
(1 hours) The development of basic skills, techniques, knowledge, rules and appreciations necessary for successful participation in recreational golf. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. (Fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 109 - Beginning Gymnastics and Tumbling
(1 hours) The development of knowledge and skills necessary for teaching and demonstrating basic gymnastics and tumbling skills. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. This course cannot be challenged. (Lab fee required).
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KINE 113 - Beginning Soccer
(1 hours) The development of basic skills, knowledge, rules, and appreciations necessary for successful participation in a game of soccer. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. (Fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 114 - Beginning Swimming
(1 hours) The development of basic skills, knowledge, rules, and appreciations necessary for the successful participation in recreational swimming. Taught to American Red Cross Standards. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. (Fee required)
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KINE 118 - Beginning Tennis
(1 hours) The development of basic skills, knowledge, rules and appreciations necessary for successful participation and enjoyment in recreational tennis. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. (Fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 121 - Beginning Weight Lifting
(1 hours) Instruction in basic skills, knowledge, and rules necessary for participation in weight lifting. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. (Fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 132 - Intermediate Tennis
(1 hours) Instruction in basic skills, knowledge, and rules necessary for participation in tennis for students possessing tennis abilities beyond the beginning level. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. (Fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 134 - Lifeguarding
(2 hours) Prerequisites: 500 yard swim, demonstrate ability to tread water, 20 yard underwater swim. The development of skills, knowledge, and appreciation necessary for completion of American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate. (Fee required)
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KINE 201 - Personal and Community Health
(3 hours) A general course of principles and practices of physical, mental, and emotional health, related to the individual and to the community.
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KINE 202 - School Health
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Must be majoring in Physical Education or Elementary Education. A study of health in school, including objectives, problems relating to health environment, health service, and health instruction. A course designed primarily for individuals going into teaching.
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KINE 203 - Techniques of Water Safety instruction
(2 hours) Prerequisite: Skill level equivalent to the American Red Cross Level VII swimming course. The development of skill, knowledge, background information and teaching techniques in beginning swimming, intermediate swimming, infant, preschool, and toddler swimming, swimmer, advanced swimming, basic water safety, and emergency water safety. This course will adhere strictly to American Red Cross standards. (Fee required)
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KINE 204 - First Aid and Personal Safety
(3 hours) Fundamental first aid techniques and practice are introduced including methods of handling specific wounds, respiratory emergencies, CPR, drug abuse, burns, etc. American Red Cross Community First Aid and CPR certification available. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 205 - Basic Athletic Training
(3 hours) Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 226 and 226L and KINE 204. As a basic introduction to the field of athletic training, the course provides knowledge in the areas of recognition, prevention and management of sports related injuries. A brief overview of the history of the profession as well as basic medical terminology and anatomical references is included. This course is required for application/admission into the athletic training education program. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 206 - Concepts of Orthopedic Taping and Bracing
(1 hours) Prerequisite/ Corequisite: BIOL 226, 226L and KINE 205. Designed to allow students the opportunity to learn a variety of taping and wrapping techniques involved with orthopedic injuries to the major joints. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 210 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program; KINE 204, KINE 205, and KINE 206 (each with a grade of “B” or better). This clinical education course has been designed for the Level I athletic training 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 each student to complete the Clinical Integration Proficiencies in Basic Athletic Training as evidence of their skill acquisition required to become an entry-level athletic trainer. Finally, each student will be required to complete a minimum number of 180 clinical hours to receive credit for the course and as partial fulfillment of a total of 1,080 clinical hours required for graduation. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Clinical fee required.
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KINE 211 - Health and Fitness Assessment
(3 hours) A course designed to provide information on the various methods available to assess health and fitness. Components of health and fitness which will be assessed in the laboratory include: diet, muscular strength, power and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, body composition, flexibility, heart rate and blood pressure. Recommended to take before KINE 380. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 215 - Introduction to Kinesiology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Physical Education or Athletic Training major, or consent of the instructor. An introductory course for students interested in exploring activity-based careers. Content will include a study of the history, philosophy, objectives, current issues and trends in physical education, exercise science, sport and related areas.
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KINE 220 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: KINE 210 (grade of “B” or better) and KINE 271 (grade of “C” or better). This clinical education course has been designed for the Level I athletic training 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 each student to complete the Clinical Integration Proficiencies in Clinical Examination and Diagnosis - Medical Conditions as evidence of their skill acquisition required to become an entry-level athletic trainer. Finally, each student will be required to complete a minimum number of 180 clinical hours to receive credit for the course and as partial fulfillment of a total of 1,080 clinical hours required for graduation. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Clinical fee required.
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KINE 224 - Prevention and Care: Recognition of Athletic Injuries
(3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 226 and 226L or BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L and KINE 204. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills used in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of athletic related injuries and conditions. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 271 - Clinical Examination and Diagnosis: Medical Conditions
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program; KINE 205 (grade of “B” or better), BIOL 226 and 227 (grade of “C” or better). This course is the first in a series on Clinical Examination and Diagnosis techniques utilized in the practice of athletic training. This course will focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate, treat, and refer medical or non-orthopedic conditions commonly seen in the physically active population. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 272 - Clinical Examination and Diagnosis: Lower Extremity
(3 hours) Prerequisites: KINE 271 (grade of “C” or better). This course is the second in a series on Clinical Examination and Diagnosis 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.
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KINE 305 - Tests and Measurements
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Use, interpretation, evaluation, and administration of tests peculiar to health and physical education; application to elementary statistical procedures. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 310 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training III
(3 hours) Prerequisite: KINE 220 (grade of “B” or better) and KINE 272 (grade of “C” or better). This clinical education course has been designed for the Level II athletic training 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 each student to complete the Clinical Integration Proficiencies in Clinical Examination and Diagnosis – Lower Extremity as evidence of their skill acquisition required to become an entry-level athletic trainer. Finally, each student will be required to complete a minimum number of 180 clinical hours to receive credit for the course and as partial fulfillment of a total of 1,080 clinical hours required for graduation. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Clinical fee required.
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KINE 317 - Health, Safety and Physical Education in the Primary and Elementary Grades
(3 hours) Prerequisites: EDUC 201 and KINE 201 (grades of C or better). A review of the principles and a study of methods and materials for teaching health, safety and physical education in the early childhood and elementary settings. (6 hours practicum required)
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KINE 320 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training IV
(3 hours) Prerequisite: KINE 310 (grade of “B” or better), KINE 371 (grade of “C” or better) and KINE 413 (grade of “C” or better). (3 hours) This clinical education course has been designed for the Level II athletic training 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 each student to complete the Clinical Integration Proficiencies in Clinical Examination and Diagnosis – Upper Extremity and Therapeutic Modalities as evidence of their skill acquisition required to become an entry-level athletic trainer. Finally, each student will be required to complete a minimum number of 180 clinical hours to receive credit for the course and as partial fulfillment of a total of 1,080 clinical hours required for graduation. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Clinical fee required.
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KINE 326 - Biomechanics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: KINE 215, MATH 105 or higher and BIOL 210 or BIOL 226 and 226L. The scientific study of movement including the quantitative and qualitative analysis of fundamental and basic movement patterns. This course includes the study of mechanical principles (Newton’s laws of motion, torque, angular kinetics, etc.) and their application to teaching, improving, and perfecting fundamental movements.
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KINE 331 - Individual and Dual Sports
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Physical Education major or minor or permission of instructor. The introduction, theory and participation in individual and dual sports activities. Basic rules, terms, development appropriateness, skills analysis, and teaching strategies are covered. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 347 - Methods of Instruction: Football and Soccer
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Physical Education major/minor or by permission of instructor; KINE 215. Methods of instruction for teaching football and soccer in physical education programs. Basic rules, terms, determination of developmental appropriate skills, skills analysis, teaching strategies and assessment are covered. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 348 - Methods of Instruction: Volleyball and Basketball
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Physical Education major/minor or by permission of instructor; KINE 215. Methods of instruction for teaching volleyball and basketball in physical education programs. Basic rules, terms, determination of developmentally appropriate skills, skills analysis, teaching strategies and assessment are covered. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 349 - Methods of Instruction: Baseball/Softball and Track and Field
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Physical Education major/minor or by permission of instructor; KINE 215. Methods of instruction for teaching baseball/softball and track and field in physical education programs. Basic rules, terms, determination of developmental appropriate skills, skills analysis, teaching strategies and assessment are covered.
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KINE 350 - Methods of Instruction: Educational Gymnastics and Dance
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Physical Education major/minor or by permission of instructor; KINE 215. Theory and pedagogical content related to teaching children rhythmic activities, stunts and tumbling, dance and other movement skills, which meet the goals and objectives of the South Carolina Frameworks for Physical Education. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 371 - Clinical Examination and Diagnosis: Upper Extremity
(3 hours) Prerequisite: KINE 272 (grade of “C” or better).. This course is the third in a series on Clinical Examination and Diagnosis 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 upper extremities commonly seen in the physically active population. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 372 - Clinical Examination and Diagnosis: Head and Spine
(3 hours) Prerequisites: KINE 371 (grade of “C” or better). This is the final course in the series on Clinical Examination and Diagnosis 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 head and spine commonly seen in the physically active population. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 380 - Physiology of Exercise
(4 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 210 or BIOL 227 and 227L. An applied physiology course designed to study bioenergetics, cardiovascular and pulmonary responses, and neuromuscular dynamics during exercise. Emphasis is placed on both acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise. Laboratory experiences in the measurement of acute exercise induced physiological responses will supplement lectures and readings. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 404 - Strategies for Managing Individual Differences in Physical Education
(3 hours) A course designed to study the characteristics and motor abilities of disabled students including: multicultural characteristics, psychosocial and physical development, mental disabilities, specific learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, orthopedically disabling conditions, hearing and visual impairments, diabetes, etc. The specific responsibilities mandated to Physical Education by Public Law 94-142 are discussed as well as methods and types of screening and assessment, writing individualized education programs (IEPs), facilitating learning by determining unique needs and eliminating disruptive behaviors. (12 hours practicum required) This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 405 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education
(3 hours) Prerequisite: KINE 215 or permission of the instructor. A study of the procedures of organizing and administering the physical education program. Consideration given to class organization, staff relations, budget and financing, facilities and equipment.
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KINE 408 - Kinesiology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 210 or BIOL 226 and 226L. A study of the fundamentals of human motion as they relate to physical education activities and skill performance. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 410 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training V
(3 hours) Prerequisite: KINE 320 (grade of “B” or better), KINE 372 (grade of “C” or better) and KINE 414 (grade of “C” or better). This clinical education course has been designed for the Level III athletic training 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 each student to complete the Clinical Integration Proficiencies in Clinical Examination and Diagnosis – Head/Spine and Therapeutic Exercise as evidence of their skill acquisition required to become an entry-level athletic trainer. Finally, each student will be required to complete a minimum number of 180 clinical hours to receive credit for the course and as partial fulfillment of a total of 1,080 clinical hours required for graduation. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Clinical fee required.
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KINE 413 - Therapeutic Modalities
(4 hours) Prerequisite: KINE 271 and KINE 272 (each with a grade of “C” or better). Corequisite: KINE 371. 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. The two-hour lab experience will emphasize the application of therapeutic modalities in a clinical setting, including appropriate parameters, patient set-up, and indications/contraindications for use. This course and lab cannot be challenged. (Laboratory fee required)
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KINE 414 - Therapeutic Exercise
(4 hours) Prerequisites: KINE 271, 272 and 371. Corequisites: KINE 372. The course focuses on the importance of a properly developed rehabilitation plan following injury, or for management of specific medical conditions. The healing process, components of a therapeutic exercise program, and joint specific considerations in rehabilitation are addressed. The two-hour lab experience will emphasize application of therapeutic exercise in a clinical setting. (Lab fee required). This course and lab cannot be challenged.
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KINE 415 - Conceptual Issues of Athletic Training
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Admission to the Athletic Training Program and senior status. This course focuses on the management and organizational aspects of athletic training. Current topics in allied health care will be discussed, with emphasis on those specific to the athletic training field. Case studies relevant to course topics will be presented for class discussion. Professional development and graduate opportunities will also be explored. This course cannot be challenged.
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KINE 420 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training VI
(3 hours) Prerequisite: KINE 410 (grade of “B” or better), KINE 415 (grade of “C” or better) and BIOL 345 (grade of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 301. This clinical education course has been designed for the Level III athletic training 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 each student to complete the Clinical Integration Proficiencies in Advanced Athletic Training as evidence of their skill acquisition required to become an entry-level athletic trainer. Each student will be required to complete a minimum number of 180 clinical hours to receive credit for the course and as partial fulfillment of a total of 1,080 clinical hours required for graduation. Finally, each student will be required to complete a capstone experience including a paper and presentation on a topic of choice in the field of athletic training. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Clinical fee required.
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KINE 427 - Physical Education and Health Curriculum and Methods
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Should be taken the semester prior to clinical practice. Study of the PreK-12 physical education and health curricula and methods for teaching these subjects. Emphasis on instructional strategies in physical education and health. Examination of the South Carolina curriculum standards for physical education and health as well as research findings regarding effective teaching strategies in physical education and health. National and state standards are emphasized. Candidates develop long- and short-range plans based on the ADEPT model. A 40-hour practicum is required. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites.
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KINE 461 - Exercise Prescription for Wellness and Fitness
(3 hours) Prerequisite: KINE 211 and KINE 380 or permission of instructor. A course designed to teach scientifically valid techniques for conducting safe effective exercise and conditioning programs for healthy individuals. Included in this course are techniques for assessing the health and fitness status of individuals, evaluating their exercise test results, and prescribing exercise and conditioning programs based on these results. This course and graduate cross-listing of KINE 561 cannot be challenged.
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KINE 462 - Special Problems in Varsity Athletics I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: A minimum of 6 credits from KINE 300 level or higher courses, or evidence of in-service athletic coaching. An intensive study of critical contemporary issues confronting in-service athletic coaching personnel. Special problem areas will be selected as related to advanced coaching techniques and the application of athletic training to specific sports.
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KINE 469 - Internship in Kinesiology
(1 - 3 hours) Prerequisites: Physical Education or Athletic Training major, Kinesiology 211 or 224, and 9 additional hours in Physical Education or Athletic Training of which 6 hours must be upper level courses completed in residence, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, junior status (61 hours or more), and permission of the department chair. Internships are designed to provide students with practical experiences in activity-based programs and to explore career opportunities in these fields. A 3-credit internship requires 112 hours; 2 and 1 credit require 75 and 38 hours, respectively. Only 3 hours may be applied to the major or minor. Arrangements for assignments, work hours, and working conditions must be approved by the supervising professor, department chairperson and the site agency. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Application forms requesting permission to participate in an internship can be obtained from the department office. This course cannot be challenged nor will transfer coursework or life/work experience satisfy this course requirement.
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LIBR 104 - Library Research Methods
(1 hours) A course designed to introduce students to academic library resources and systems. Emphasis will be placed on the application of critical thinking skills to the selection, access, evaluation, and ethical use of information. Includes online catalogs and the Library of Congress Classification system, print, microform, and electronic information resources, and bibliographic documentation.
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MRKT 310 - Principles of Marketing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Junior standing or Admission to the School of Business or approval of instructor and MATH 105 or higher and ENGL 112. Concepts involved in the planning, pricing, promotion, and distribution of goods and services. Concepts involved in the planning, pricing, promotion, and distribution of goods and services.
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MRKT 320 - Consumer Behavior
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MRKT 310 (grade of “C” or better). An interdisciplinary approach to the analysis and application of psychological, social, and cultural influences on the behavior of consumers and organizational buyers. The interrelationships of marketing actions and buyer behavior are analyzed with the goal of making effective marketing decisions.
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MRKT 330 - Personal Selling and Sales Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MRKT 310 and MGMT 310 (grades of C or better). The course will cover functional aspects of sales force management, personal selling methods, procedures for recruiting, selecting, and training new salespeople, compensation and expense control systems, problems of sales force motivation and supervision; methods of territorial and quota management, sales department budgets, distributor-dealer relations, and other selected topics.
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MRKT 340 - Retailing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MRKT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Analysis of major store functions including buying, selling, advertising, inventory and accounting control.
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MRKT 350 - International Marketing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MRKT 310 with a “C” or better. Introduces the student to the major marketing management concepts that provide the basis for understanding multinational and global marketing concepts and tools. Attention is given to determine market potential, product modification, communication across languages and cultures, and unique distribution channels.
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MRKT 360 - Advertising
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MRKT 310 (grade of C or better). Mass media communications with consumers. Strategic planning, media selection, copy design, and effectiveness measurement.
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MRKT 410 - Market Research
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MRKT 310 (grade of C or better) and ECON 224 or MATH 213. Application of research methods in collecting, recording, and analyzing information relevant to making marketing decisions. This course cannot be challenged.
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MRKT 420 - Nonprofit Marketing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MRKT 310. This course provides concepts and tools to help managers of private nonprofit organizations (educational, religious, healthcare, arts, community service, etc.) achieve organizational objectives by effectively marketing their organizations, programs and services. Emphases will include (but not limited to): market research, development of marketing strategies, funding, volunteer recruitment and management, staffing, selection of board members, and integrated marketing communications.
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MRKT 450 - Marketing Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MRKT 310 and MGMT 310 (grades of C or better). Application of marketing principles in the investigation and solution of marketing problems. Analysis of case situations and advanced marketing issues. This course cannot be challenged.
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MGMT 310 - Principles of Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Junior standing or Admission to the School of Business or approval of instructor; and ACCT 210 (grade of “C” or better), and ENGL 112. Decision making about the planning, organizing, staffing, and control of organizations.
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MGMT 320 - Organizational Behavior and Leadership
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. Motivation, leadership, group dynamics, and management of conflict and change. This course cannot be challenged.
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MGMT 330 - Introduction to Management Science
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MATH 111. This course introduces students to the concepts and methods of management science, which applies mathematical modeling and analysis to management problems. Students will develop the skills necessary to use standard business software programs to build and evaluate models. Topics covered include linear programming, modeling, sensitivity analysis, network optimization, binary integer programming, nonlinear programming, decision analysis, forecasting, queuing models, and computer simulation.
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MGMT 331 - Production and Operations Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better) and ECON 224. Analytical decision making techniques used in the planning, design, and control of manufacturing and other operating systems. This course cannot be challenged.
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MGMT 340 - Human Resource Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Hiring, training, evaluating, compensating, and maintaining a firm’s human resources.
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MGMT 350 - Labor Relations
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better). History, structure, and governance of labor unions, labor law, collective bargaining, and contract administration.
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MGMT 370 - Non-Profit Management
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MGMT 310 or permission of the instructor. Nonprofit Management focuses attention on the challenges of establishing, underwriting, growing and assessing associations, charities, cooperatives, and other voluntary organizations formed to further cultural, educational, religious, professional, or public service objectives. The course helps students more clearly understand the nature of nonprofit organizations and how those organizations seek to plan, organize, fund, manage people, and respond to both internal and external issues and events. Ultimately the course also seeks to encourage students to consider NPOs as a valid career opportunity.
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MGMT 410 - Organizational Theory and Design
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MGMT 310 with a “C” or better. This course is intended to help students gain an appreciation for the role of organizations in the larger social context by considering the historical, political, psychological, sociological, philosophical, and economic foundations of human organization. Students will explore the many factors that determine the success and failure of organizations in achieving their objectives by considering many crucial links between organizational elements such as organizational structure, strategy, technology, and the environment. Students will apply the concepts explored in class to various organizational scenarios as required by class assignments.
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MGMT 411 - Organizational Change and Development
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MGMT 310 with a “C” or better. This senior-level management course focuses attention on the structures, processes and outcomes of organizations and the ways those organizations can be developed and transformed through change. Special emphasis will be placed on examining a variety of conceptual models that can offer insight into both the character of organizations (and the changes they undergo) and how these characteristics offer insight into purposeful change intervention.
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MGMT 420 - Small Business Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MRKT 310 and MGMT 310 (grades of C or better). This course is designed to acquaint the student with the process of developing and implementing a small business. Concepts that will be covered in the course include market strategy, financial planning, site selection, human resources, merchandising, customer services, and credit/collection. The student will be expected to assume the role of entrepreneur and develop a small business organization in this class.
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MGMT 440 - Procurement and Materials Management
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business, MRKT 310 and MGMT 310 (grades of C or better), and ECON 224. Concepts related to the purchasing, maintenance, and movement of a firm’s supplies. This course cannot be challenged.
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MATH 098 - Elementary Algebra Review
(1 hours) Prerequisite: SAT Math below 440 or student requests/advisor suggests course for review purposes. A review of the concepts of Elementary Algebra to help prepare the student for MATH 111. This course is graded Pass or Fail. The hour earned does not count toward graduation.
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MATH 099 - Beginning Algebra
(4 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to CSU through the Bridge Program (SAT Math score below 440 or ACT Math score below 19) or appropriate score on the MATH Placement Exam. A course in basic algebra skills for students who are deemed at risk in the area of Mathematics. Topics include properties of the real numbers; fundamental operations with linear expressions, solutions of linear equations and inequalities; operations on polynomial expressions, including polynomial division; graphing linear equations on the Cartesian Coordinate system; functions; factoring of quadratic and other polynomial expressions; solving quadratic equations; operations on rational and radical expressions; solving rational and radical equations. Course is required of students accepted Into the Bridge program. Class meets 4 lecture hours and a (minimum of one) 30-minute individual tutoring appointment every week. Students must pass the course with a ‘C’ or better before matriculating from the Bridge Program and/or to any other Mathematics course. This course may not be attempted more than twice. Students receive institutional credit only. Note: 099 courses will be calculated in student GPAs but will not be included in the earned hours toward graduation (CSU students typically need 125 hours for graduation).
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MATH 100 - Mathematics
(3 hours) Designation reserved for elective credit received under the CLEP program.
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MATH 105 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures
(3 hours) May not be taken for credit by students who already have credit in a Mathematics course numbered 130 or higher. A terminal course for students in selected majors which do not require further study in mathematics. Topics include an introduction to formal logic, a review of algebraic techniques, an introduction to statistical investigation of data, and an introduction to applied mathematical models for growth and decay.
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MATH 110 - Extended College Algebra
(4 hours) Prerequisites: ACT score 19-20; SAT score 440-480; grade of C or better in MATH 099. An extended version of College Algebra designed for Science, Business and Education majors to prepare them for further study in mathematics. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs, equations and inequalities, systems of equations. Emphasis is placed on solving problems involving natural science and engineering applications. A graphing calculator is required.
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MATH 111 - College Algebra
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 099 or departmental permission. A course designed for Science, Business and Education majors to prepare them for further study in mathematics. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs, equations and inequalities, systems of equations. Emphasis on solving problems involving natural science and engineering applications. A graphing calculator is required.
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MATH 130 - Precalculus
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 110 or 111 (grade of “C” or better) or departmental permission. This course provides the student with a thorough preparation for the Calculus sequence. Topics include study of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, inverse functions, trigonometry and trigonometric identities, conic sections, and polar coordinates. Additional topics, including the binomial theorem, mathematical induction, and sequences and series may be covered as time permits.
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MATH 201 - Math for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Majors I
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Education 201; MATH 110 or 111 (grade of “C” or better) or satisfactory score on departmental placement examination. A content course required of prospective elementary and early childhood school teachers. Topics include the meaning of numbers, fundamental operations of arithmetic, the structure of the real number system and its subsystems, and elementary number theory. This course does not count for a major or minor in Mathematics or Natural Science. This course cannot be challenged.
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MATH 202 - Math for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Majors II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 201 (grade of “C” or better). The second content course required of prospective elementary and early childhood teachers. Topics include informal geometry and basic concepts of algebra. This course does not count for a major or minor in Mathematics or Natural Science. This course cannot be challenged.
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MATH 207 - College Geometry
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 130 (grade of “C” or better). A study of the basic principles of plane geometry and its relation to algebra. Designed to provide prospective teachers with a background knowledge of Euclidian geometry. Theorems and postulates are stressed in order to establish the basis of geometric proof in its association with other branches of mathematics.
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MATH 209 - Calculus for Business
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Math 110 or 111 (grade of “C” or better) or appropriate math placement. This one semester course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of calculus to students majoring in Business and Economics. The course centers around differential calculus of one and several variables and integral calculus of one variable. A graphing calculator is required.
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MATH 213 - Probability and Statistics
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 110 or 111 (grade of “C” or better). Topics include representation of data, basic probability, random variables, estimation and hypothesis testing, correlation and regression.
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MATH 221 - Calculus I
(4 hours) Prerequisite: Departmental placement or MATH 130 (grade of “C” or better). Limits and continuity of functions, differential calculus, applications of the derivative, introduction to integral calculus, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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MATH 222 - Calculus II
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 221 (grade of “C” or better). Applications of the definite integral; techniques of integration, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, and infinite series; parametric and polar equations.
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MATH 320 - History of Mathematics
(2 hours) Prerequisite: Twelve credit hours in MATH at the 200 level or higher. Study of the foundation of mathematical thought and methods from the ancients to modern day, and of the historical influence of mathematical ideas in the fields of science, technology, philosophy, and art. The course will provide both historical knowledge and an appreciation of the role of mathematics in the development of modern society. The course will also integrate Christian Worldview and its influence on Mathematics and on certain Mathematicians throughout history.
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