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Course Descriptions

 

Art
  

  • 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: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Public Health, Natural Science 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.
  

  • BIOL 301 - Introduction to Pharmacology

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L, and 1 CHEM course (grades of “C” or better). This course is designed to strengthen the background of students seeking certification in the Athletic Training Program. Introduction to Pharmacology presents an overview of the major drug classes to include their mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, and adverse effects. Drug metabolism, drug receptors, and drug interactions are introduced. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 302 - Medical Terminology

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L (grades of “C” or better). This course is designed to familiarize the student with terms encountered in the medical and biological sciences. Emphasis is placed on prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, and pathology associated with the major human organ systems. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: FALL and MAYMESTER
  

  • BIOL 303 - Epidemiology

    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 220 and 220L with a grade of “C” or better in both. A study of the interrelationships among organisms, the environment, and man. The course develops an understanding of the history of diseases, their signs, symptoms, and prevention. It provides a working knowledge of the terms morbidity, mortality, acute disease, and chronic disease. Basic data are presented concerning the application of demographics, community health care, and the epidemiologic study of the casual factors of disease. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 305 - Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 161 and 161L, CHEM 115 and CHEM 116 or CHEM 121 and CHEM 123, ENGL 112, and 1 additional Biology course (grades of “C” or better). The goal of this course is to examine roles of federal and state laws in protecting the environment. The social, political, and ethical decisions that affect environmental law will be examined including the need to balance economic progress with environmental protection. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
  

  • BIOL 307 - Conservation Biology

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 242 and BIOL 242L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 307L. Study of the biological bases for the conservation of flora, fauna, and habitats. Biological factors that influence decision-making process are also addressed. Lecture: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: FALL
  

  • BIOL 307L - Conservation Biology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 242 and BIOL 242L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisites: BIOL 307. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material.  Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required. Offered: FALL
  

  • BIOL 312 - The Science of Food

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L, and CHEM 117 or CHEM 301 (grades of “C” or better).Corequisite: BIOL 312L. This course discusses the chemical, biological and microbial changes in post harvest treatment during food preparation practices. Some of the items discussed include: changes that can take place during the ripening process of fruits, various methods of heat treatment during food preparations and the effect of each on different food components, the conversion of muscle to meat, the science behind amorphous and crystalline candies, and different processing methods applied to poultry, seafood, egg, and meat products. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 312L - The Science of Food Lab

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L, and CHEM 117 or CHEM 301 (grades of “C” or better).Corequisite: BIOL 312. The Science of Food Laboratory is designed and developed as a complement to The Science of Food lecture. Students will study post harvest changes of different food components and how different ingredients and chemical compositions affect the final quality of  food.  Different processing steps for a certain food product will be analyzed along with critical control points. A formal  HACCP analysis presentation is required. Laboratory 3 hours. Lab fee required. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 315 - Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 161 and BIOL 161L, 1 CHEM course, ENGL 112 and 1 additional BIOL course (grades of “C” or better) The goal of this course is to examine important concepts in environmental toxicology. Students will learn how to prepare an environmental impact statement and risk assessment. Topics include: major classes of contaminants, biotransformation, detoxification, bioaccumulation, and other environmental factors that interact with contamination. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall
  

  • BIOL 316 - Introduction to Aeroponics

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and 220L, CHEM 117 or CHEM 301.
    Corequisite: BIOL 316L. This course will cover the newly emerging technology of Aeroponics- growing vegetables and herbs under soil-less conditions with plant roots hanging in the air.  Topics that are covered in this course include: the history of hydro-, aqua-, and aeroponics; a review of current applications of this technology, i.e., new cloud-based sensors, pros- and cons- of these 3 techniques; the practice of aeroponics (plant physiology, nutrient composition, artificial light vs. sunlight,  process optimization, plant growth samples, chemical analysis of the nutrients present in the roots and tissue samples and a current business review.  The lab portion will provide hands-on experience growing a variety of plants in mini-aeroponic towers.  Cross listed with CHEM 316. Parent= CHEM. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 316L - Introduction to Aeroponics Lab

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and 220L, CHEM 117 or CHEM 301. This course will cover the newly emerging technology of Aeroponics- growing vegetables and herbs under soil-less conditions with plant roots hanging in the air.  Topics that are covered in this course include: the history of hydro-, aqua-, and aeroponics; a review of current applications of this technology, i.e., new cloud-based sensors, pros- and cons- of these 3 techniques; the practice of aeroponics plant physiology, nutrient composition, artificial light vs. sunlight,  process optimization, plant growth samples, chemical analysis of the nutrients present in the roots and tissue samples and a current business review.  The lab portion will provide hands-on experience growing a variety of plants in mini-aeroponic towers.  Cross listed with CHEM 316L. Parent= CHEM. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 323 - Cell Biology

    (3 hours) Prerequisites:BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L and CHEM 117 or CHEM 301 (grades of “C” or better).Corequisite: BIOL 323L. A study of cellular and subcellular structures and functions, intracellular vesicular and protein trafficking, metabolism, signal transduction, the cytoskeleton, cell division, and extracellular structures. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall
  

  • BIOL 323L - Cell Biology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L and CHEM 117 or CHEM 301 (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 323. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 325 - Entomology

    (3 hours) Prerequisite:BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L (grades of “C” or better).Corequisite: BIOL 325L. Fundamentals of entomology. Emphasis on recognition, habits, and principles of control of insects. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 325L - Entomology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 325. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 340 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    (3 hours) Prerequisite:BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L (grades of “C” or better).Corequisite: BIOL 340L. A detailed study of the anatomy of vertebrate animals with special emphasis on evolutionary relationships. Laboratory dissections include the dogfish shark, mud puppy and cat. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall
  

  • BIOL 340L - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 340. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 345 - Nutrition

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L or BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L, and 1 CHEM course (grades of “C” or better). An introduction to nutrition at the molecular and cellular levels with emphasis on the biochemistry of carbohydrates, fat, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, and on the molecular mechanisms by which deficiencies and excesses of nutrients lead to diseases. Students perform nutritional evaluations of their own diets and write a research paper on a specific topic of their choice. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.
  

  • BIOL 360 - Parasitology

    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L & BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 360L. An introductory survey of the morphology, pathology, and life cycles of protozoan, helminthes, and arthropod parasites. Special consideration is given to the parasites of man and to those of veterinary importance. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall
  

  • BIOL 360L - Parasitology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L & BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 360.  A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 380 - Genetics

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L, and CHEM 122/124 or CHEM 117 or CHEM 301 (grades of "C" or better).Corequisite: BIOL 380L. An in-depth study of the principles of classical Mendelian and other modes of inheritance, and of molecular biology, recombinant DNA and genetic engineering. Lecture: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 380L - Genetics Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L and CHEM 122, CHEM 124, or CHEM 117 (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 380.  A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 401 - Biological Science Research

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3 BIOL courses & instructor permission. The student will complete a supervised research project in biology which may include literature search, laboratory or field experience, data gathering, or scientific written and oral presentations as applicable. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 402 - Biological Science Research

    (2 hours) Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3 BIOL courses & instructor permission. The student will complete a supervised research project in biology which may include literature search, laboratory or field experience, data gathering, or scientific written and oral presentations as applicable. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 403 - Biological Science Research

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3 BIOL courses & instructor permission. The student will complete a supervised research project in biology which may include literature search, laboratory or field experience, data gathering, or scientific written and oral presentations as applicable. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 407 - Wildlife Management

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 242 and BIOL 242L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisites: BIOL 407L. Basic principles and general practices of wildlife management and conservation are covered. Major problems concerning the management of wildlife resources. Laboratory work includes practical work on the Charleston Southern University lands and field trips to several areas where wildlife management is being practiced. Lecture: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: SPRING
  

  • BIOL 407L - Wildlife Management Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 242 and BIOL 242L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisites: BIOL 407. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required. Offered: SPRING
  

  • BIOL 410 - Ecology

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L & MATH 111 (or higher), and CHEM 121, CHEM 123, or CHEM 115 (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 410L. A study of the interrelationships between organisms and the environment, with emphasis on ecosystem ecology and application of local conditions to ecological theory. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 410L - Ecology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L & MATH 111 (or higher), and CHEM 121, CHEM 123, or CHEM 115 (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 410.  A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 423 - Molecular Biology

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 380 and BIOL 380L & BIOL 323 and BIOL 323L & CHEM 301 (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 423L. An in-depth study of modern laboratory techniques used in recombinant DNA technology. Emphasis is placed on cloning strategies and nucleic acid detection schemes. Lecture: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: SPRING
  

  • BIOL 423L - Molecular Biology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 380 and BIOL 380L & BIOL 323 and BIOL 323L & CHEM 301 (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 423. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 424 - Embryology

    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 380 and BIOL 380L and BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L or BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 424L. A study of the factors of morphogenesis in animals. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 424L - Embryology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 380 and BIOL 380L and BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L or BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L (grades of "C" or better). Corequisite: BIOL 424.  A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material.  Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 431 - Pathology

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 380 and BIOL 380L, and BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 431L. The objective of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the mechanisms and the ability to identify the gross and microscopic characteristics of the pathologies of the human body. Lecture 3 hours.
      This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 431L - Pathology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 380 and BIOL 380L, and BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 431. The objective of this course is to provide the student with the ability to identify the gross and microscopic characteristics of the pathologies of the human body. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 434 - Histology

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L, and CHEM 117 or CHEM 112 and CHEM 124 (grades “C” or better). A detailed analysis of tissues with particular emphasis on normal and pathological human histology. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 434L - Histology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L, and CHEM 117 or CHEM 112 and CHEM 124 (grades “C” or better). A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 437 - Immunology

    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 380 and BIOL 380L, and CHEM 117 or CHEM 301, and BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L or BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L (grades of “C” or better). An introduction to how organisms react, either positively or negatively, to foreign material encountered in their environment. This course will emphasize how the immune system develops and the different immune mechanisms used to deal with foreign material and infectious agents. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 440 - Plant Taxonomy

    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 242 and 242L with a grade of “C” or better in both. Corequisite: BIOL 440L. Classification of the plant kingdom with emphasis on the tracheophytes of lower South Carolina. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 440L - Plant Taxonomy Laboratory

    (1 hours) Corequisite: BIOL 440. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required. Counts for ELR credit.
  

  • BIOL 442 - Plant Physiology

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 242 and BIOL 242L & BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L and BIOL 380 and BIOL 380L & CHEM 117 or 301 (grades of “C” or better).Corequisite: BIOL 442L. A comprehensive look at the physiological processes of plants. The course will incorporate current literature in the field of study. Topics that will be covered include: pollination, hormone signaling, defense and wound response, nutrient up-take, light response, abiotic stress response, photosynthesis, gravity sensing, and plant growth and development. Lecture: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 442L - Plant Physiology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 242 and BIOL 242L & BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L and BIOL 380 and BIOL 380L & CHEM 117 or 301 (grades of “C” or better).Corequisite: BIOL 442. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 461 - Herpetology

    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 461L. This course is a survey of the biology of reptiles and amphibians. The lecture component focuses on structure, life history, behavior, distribution, ecology, and conservation. The laboratory component covers taxonomy, morphology, and diversity, with an emphasis on local fauna.  Lecture: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
  

  • BIOL 461L - Herpetology Lab

    (1 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 461. A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 462 - Mammalogy

    (3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 462L. Course material is divided into two broad areas of study: basic principles of mammalogy and a systematic study of mammalian orders. Emphasized topics include the characteristics, classification, distribution, reproduction, development, behavior, populations, and economic relationships of mammals. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.
  

  • BIOL 462L - Mammalogy Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 462.  A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.
  

  • BIOL 463 - Ornithology

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 463L. Covers avian taxonomy, morphology, physiology, behavior, communication, migration, conservation, extinction, and other important topics related to the natural history and ecology of birds.  Lecture: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: SPRING
  

  • BIOL 463L - Ornithology Laboratory

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 463. 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: SPRING
  

  • BIOL 469 - Internship in Biology

    (1-4 hours) Prerequisites: GPA 2.75 overall and in the major and Junior or Senior standing. Practical experience and career opportunities are the main outcomes for a Biology internship.  38 hours of work are required for each credit hour.  The student must meet with their supervising faculty once the first month, twice more before midterm and twice between midterm and finals.  Up to 3 hours may be applied to the major or minor as Biology elective credits.  This course cannot be challenged Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
  

  • BIOL 470 - Internship in Biology

    (1-4 hours) Prerequisites: GPA 2.75 overall and in the major and Junior or Senior standing. Practical experience and career opportunities are the main outcomes for a Biology internship.  38 hours of work are required for each credit hour.  The student must meet with their supervising faculty once the first month, twice more before midterm and twice between midterm and finals.  Up to 3 hours may be applied to the major or minor as Biology elective credits.  This course cannot be challenged Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
  

  • BIOL 475 - Environmental Science

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 410 and 410L with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 475L. This course represents a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of the complexities of the wise use of natural resources, the roles of industrialization contributing to environmental concerns, the identification of methods of environmental clean-up, the effects on human health, species diversity and productivity. Laboratory exercises and field trips to local industries are designed to give students “hands-on” experiences with environmental instrumentation and applications. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BIOL 475L - Environmental Science Laboratory

    (1 hours) Corequisite: BIOL 475.  A series of laboratory exercises to correspond to lecture material. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Laboratory fee required.

Business
  

  • BUSI 101 - Introduction to Business

    (3 hours) Survey of economic systems, forms of business ownership and running of small business; organizing and managing businesses; managing human resources; managing production and information; managing marketing; introducing financial issues including accounting, money and banking, securities markets; business issues and challenges including legal and regulatory environment, business ethics and International business. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BUSI 105 - The World of Business

    (3 hours) A foundations course that emphasizes decision making in an ever-changing world economy. The focus is on building a foundation for key success factors and life skills, including professionalism, communications, global and cultural awareness, team-based decision making, critical thinking, technological competence, and business language. Some emphasis is placed on career guidance, including an appreciation for the functional areas of business. Registration limited to Freshman and Sophomore students. Exceptions could be granted with Chair/Dean permission. 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 BUSI 105.
  

  • BUSI 199 - Discovering your Passion in the Business World

    (1 hours) This is the first of four, one credit hour courses preparing students for their next step through the College of Business and into the business world. This course will focus on understanding a biblical worldview of business, discovering their life passions, preparing a graduation plan, and understanding the operations of the College of Business. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BUSI 203 - Personal Finance

    (3 hours) This course is an in-depth study of the biblical view of making and managing money and possessions. The course examines the practical application of planning tools and processes that when applied lead to true financial freedom. The successful student learns to be a faithful steward of the resources that God has entrusted to each of us. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BUSI 204 - Business Communication

    (3 hours) A study of written and oral interpersonal communication in business organizations.  The course includes an investigation of business communication problems and an analysis of how fundamental principles of effective communication apply to newly emerging channels, media, and forms of communications in the 21st century.  Class activities will emphasize communication in real-world business situations and enable students to begin developing their ability to write and speak effectively in the workplace.  This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BUSI 299 - Preparing your Pathway in the Business World

    (1 hours) This is the second of four, one credit hour courses preparing students for their next step through the College of Business and into the business world. This course will focus on preparing students for effective life management, experiential learning, internships, and international travel with the College of Business. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BUSI 314 - Information Systems Concepts

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: CSCI 209 or 217 and MGMT 310. Introduction to information systems concepts including an introduction to computer programming, systems analysis and design, and database implementation. Survey of contemporary strategic planning initiatives for information systems design. This course is for the non-technical business persons who will be users of information technology, but not computer programmers, systems analysts, database administrators, network administrators, etc. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BUSI 336 - Legal Environment of Business

    (3 hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 112. Managerial decision-making in the legal environment including an overview of the American justice system, with emphasis on the formation and performance of contracts, the interaction of agency law and business liability, protections afforded intellectual property, and the impact on environmental, antitrust and securities regulation on businesses. Instruction and discussion will be grounded in a Christian worldview thereby providing students on a basis for confidence in reaching decisions within the framework of the rules of law. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BUSI 361 - Entrepreneurial Action

    (1 hours) Prerequisites: Approval of instructor. The course will focus on planning student-directed educational projects worldwide, aimed at increasing citizen awareness and understanding of business and economic issues. Projects will be based on the criteria set by the Enactus national organization. Students will create, deploy, and implement projects dealing with: Market Economics, Success Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Environmental Sustainability, and Business Ethics. Students may earn up to 6 hours of credit for this course. This course cannot be challenged.
  

  • BUSI 362 - Entrepreneurial Action

    (2 hours) Prerequisites: Approval of instructor. The course will focus on planning student-directed educational projects worldwide, aimed at increasing citizen awareness and understanding of business and economic issues. Projects will be based on the criteria set by the Enactus national organization. Students will create, deploy, and implement projects dealing with: Market Economics, Success Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Environmental Sustainability, and Business Ethics. Students may earn up to 6 hours of credit for this course. This course cannot be challenged.
 

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