Jun 26, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions


 

Business

  
  • BUSI 399 - Discovering your Potential in the Business World


    (1 hour(s)) Pre: BUSI 299/chair approval. This is the third 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 new normal after college as a professional member of a team who communicates well and understands new standards of communication, teamwork, and professionalism, where servant leadership, ethics, and integrity are essential to success. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BUSI 412 - Principles of Real Estate


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: MATH 110 (or higher) and MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better). Introduction to the principles of purchasing, developing, managing, and financing real estate. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BUSI 438 - Commercial Law


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: BUSI 336. Explores the impact of the Uniform Commercial Code on business operations. For students pursuing an emphasis in accounting and others desiring a broad and yet detailed knowledge of commercial law. Topics covered include sales, commercial paper, corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, sole proprietorships, bailment and agency. Attention to Christian ethics and proper business conduct will be emphasized throughout the course. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BUSI 455 - International Business


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: ECON 211 and 212, MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better), and MRKT 310 (grade of “C” or better) A study of the international business environment including the nature of multinational corporations and their management, the assessment of foreign business environments as to regulations, laws, culture, and profit opportunities, and operations of international transactions. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BUSI 465 - Entrepreneurial Strategies


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: ACCT 211 (grade of “C” or better), MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better), MRKT 310 (grade of “C” or better, and ECON 224 or MATH 213. This course provides an integrated strategy framework for innovation-based entrepreneurs. The course is structured to provide a deep understanding of the core strategic choices facing start-up innovators, a synthetic framework for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial strategy in dynamic environments, and the ability to scale those ventures over time. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BUSI 469 - Business Internship


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


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business, 61 semester hours, 2.75 GPA, and permission of the department chairperson. Qualified students may apply to the College of Business Internship Committee for internship positions. Appointments are made on a competitive basis. Only six hours may be earned. Three Business (BUSI) or Economics (ECON) internship hours may be applied in major or minor (but not both) and three hours of general elective credit. An intern must work at least 114 hours to receive credit. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Grading is on a pass-fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • BUSI 471 - Senior Project in Business


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


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


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: Senior status, GPA above 3.0, and permission of the chair. The Senior Project is a substantial independent project and may include various models, ranging from traditional readings and academic writing, to field studies, experiments, or business plans.  Senior Projects will involve a substantial amount of research and provide an enhancement to the capstone experience for the student’s curriculum. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BUSI 480 - Advanced Topics: Marketing and Teamwork in Diverse Cultures


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: MGMT 310 and MRKT 310. Instructor permission required. This course is designed to provide strategies for building and working in interdisciplinary teams. The students shall engage and interact with an international organization to develop and execute their project. Weekly team meetings/class sessions focus on teamwork skills such as communication, marketing strategy, and data analysis. Midway through the semester, students will travel to a European location to meet with the leadership team of the international organization and present progress towards accomplishing their marketing goals. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • BUSI 481 - Business Ethics


    (3 hour(s)) This course is designed to provide the student with a basis for making business decisions within the framework of social responsibilities, law, and societal customs, values, and beliefs. An examination of business activities and their community impact will be analyzed in detail. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • BUSI 485 - Business Strategy


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: FINA 305, MRKT 310 and MGMT 310, (grades of “C” or better). Capstone course designed to integrate and utilize concepts from the major business courses, and the study of strategic organization concepts and practices, in response to organization-wide business challenges. Grade of “C” or better required to graduate.

      This course cannot be challenged.

  
  • BUSI 499 - Finding Purpose in the Business World


    (0-1 hour(s)) Pre: BUSI 399/chair approval. This is the fourth 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 job selection, interview and hiring activities, developing a list of business and creating a hiring strategy. This course also acts as a source for collecting student learning outcomes. This course cannot be challenged.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 110 - Concepts of Chemistry


    (4 hour(s)) A descriptive survey course in chemical principles and inorganic chemistry. The course covers key principles needed as background for varied educational programs as general education, liberal arts, and business. Topics include measurement, atomic structure, chemical bonding, energy, states of matter, and chemical reactions. Selected environmental and consumer topics are covered. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course does not count toward a Chemistry major or minor. This course cannot be challenged. Note: All students placed in MATH 099 must complete the course successfully before being allowed into CHEM 110 or higher.
  
  • CHEM 110L - Concepts of Chemistry Lab


    (0 hour(s)) A descriptive survey course in chemical principles and inorganic chemistry. The course covers key principles needed as background for varied educational programs as general education, liberal arts, and business. Topics include measurement, atomic structure, chemical bonding, energy, states of matter, and chemical reactions. Selected environmental and consumer topics are covered. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course does not count toward a Chemistry major or minor. This course cannot be challenged. Note: All students placed in MATH 099 must complete the course successfully before being allowed into CHEM 110 or higher. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 111 - Physical Science for Educators


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisite: Math 110 or 111 (grade of “C” or better) and permission of the Education department. This course is designed for early childhood and elementary education majors following the State of South Carolina’s science standards for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Included is an introduction to the concepts of properties and measurement, motion, sound, electricity, energy, light, atomic structure, nuclear change, and chemical change. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required.) Cross-listed under Physics. (Parent = CHEM) This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 111L - Physical Science for Educators Laboratory


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisite: Math 111 (grade of “C” or better) and permission of the Education department. This course is designed for early childhood and elementary education majors following the State of South Carolina’s science standards for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Included is an introduction to the concepts of properties and measurement, motion, sound, electricity, energy, light, atomic structure, nuclear change, and chemical change. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required.) Cross-listed under Physics. (Parent = CHEM). This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 115 - Introductory Chemistry


    (3 hour(s)) Corequisites: CHEM 116. Prerequisites: MATH 111 with a grade of C or better.  

    An introductory course in chemistry for students with little or no background in chemistry or who had such instruction long enough ago that a review is needed and who expect to continue in science.  Emphasis will be placed on conceptual and quantitative skills.  Lecture: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: This course does not count toward a biochemistry major, chemistry major or minor.

  
  • CHEM 116L - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory


    (1 hour(s)) Corequisite: CHEM 115.  A series of laboratory experiments designed to enhance laboratory techniques, data processing skills and to illustrate concepts studied in CHEM 115. Laboratory fee required. Laboratory: 2 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: This course does not count toward a biochemistry major, chemistry major or minor.
  
  • CHEM 117 - Elementary Organic Biochemistry


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 115 or CHEM 121 and 123 (grade of “C” or better). A broad course that descriptively covers the organic functional groups, reactions that relate to biochemistry, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes. This course is designed to meet the needs of students in Science-Related Fields such as Nursing, Allied Health and Environmental Management. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course does not count toward a Chemistry major. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 117L - Elementary Organic Chemistry Lab


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 115 or CHEM 121 and 123 (grade of “C” or better). A broad course that descriptively covers the organic functional groups, reactions that relate to biochemistry, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes. This course is designed to meet the needs of students in Science-Related Fields such as Nursing, Allied Health and Environmental Management. This course does not count toward a Chemistry major. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
  
  • CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I


    (3 hour(s)) Corequisites or Prerequisites: CHEM 123 and MATH 130 (grades of C or better). Math 130 is preferred as a prerequisite but is allowed as a corerequisite. A quantitative study of the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry. Topics include measurement, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, gases and intermolecular forces. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 122 - College Chemistry II


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 121 (grade of “C” or better ),CHEM 123 (grade of “C” or better ) and MATH 130 (grade of “C” or better). Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 124 (grade of “C” or better ). A continuation of the quantitative study of the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry. Topics include solution chemistry, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids-base chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and modern materials. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 123L - College Chemistry I Laboratory


    (1 hour(s)) Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 121. A series of laboratory experiments designed to enhance laboratory techniques, data processing skills, and to illustrate some chemical concepts studied in Chemistry 121. Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 124L - College Chemistry II Laboratory


    (1 hour(s)) Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 122. A series of laboratory experiments designed to enhance laboratory techniques, data processing skills, and to illustrate some chemical concepts studied in Chemistry 122. Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 210 - Quantitative Analysis


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 124 (grade of “C” or better ). A study of the fundamental principles and techniques of analytical chemistry. Topics include the analytical process, statistical treatment of data, chemical equilibrium, advanced acid-base chemistry, complex formation and redox equilibria, gravimetric and volumetric analysis along with an introduction to spectrophotometry and separations. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 5 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall
  
  • CHEM 210L - Quantitative Analysis Lab


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 124 (grade of “C” or better ). A study of the fundamental principles and techniques of analytical chemistry. Topics include the analytical process, statistical treatment of data, chemical equilibrium, advanced acid-base chemistry, complex formation and redox equilibria, gravimetric and volumetric analysis along with an introduction to spectrophotometry and separations. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 5 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall
  
  • CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 124 (grade of “C” or better). A study of hydrocarbons to include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cycloalkanes, and aromatics. Emphasis is placed on their electronic structure, stereochemistry, reactions and mechanisms, reaction thermodynamics and spectroscopy. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: FALL
  
  • CHEM 301L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 124 (grade of “C” or better). A study of hydrocarbons to include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cycloalkanes, and aromatics. Emphasis is placed on their electronic structure, stereochemistry, reactions and mechanisms, reaction thermodynamics and spectroscopy. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required). This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: FALL.
  
  • CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 301 (grade of “C” or better ). A detailed study of the mechanisms, stereochemistry and reactions of: alkyl halides, alcohols, carboxylic acids, carbonyl compounds, organonitrogen compounds, carbohydrates and amino acids. Emphasis is placed upon using reactions to deduce structure and to synthesize new compounds. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: SPRING
  
  • CHEM 302L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 301 (grade of “C” or better ). A detailed study of the mechanisms, stereochemistry and reactions of: alkyl halides, alcohols, carboxylic acids, carbonyl compounds, organonitrogen compounds, carbohydrates and amino acids. Emphasis is placed upon using reactions to deduce structure and to synthesize new compounds. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required). This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: SPRING.
  
  • CHEM 305 - Introductory Biochemistry


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 117 or 301 with a grade of “C” or better. This is a brief introduction to biochemistry that includes a study of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and metabolism of the molecules.  The laboratory will provide exposure to tests that are used in the laboratory to identify and study these biomolecules. (3 hours lecture and 2 hour laboratory). Laboratory fee required.
  
  • CHEM 305L - Introductory Biochemistry Lab


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 117 or 301 with a grade of “C” or better. This is a brief introduction to biochemistry that includes a study of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and metabolism of the molecules.  The laboratory will provide exposure to tests that are used in the laboratory to identify and study these biomolecules. (3 hours lecture and 2 hour laboratory). Laboratory fee required.
  
  • CHEM 311 - Biochemistry I


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 302 (grade of “C” or better) and BIOL 220 (grade of “C” or better). A detailed study of the composition, structure and chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids within biological systems and the clinical consequences resulting from mutations in these molecules. Laboratory will be centered around isolation, purification, quantification and the kinetics of these molecules. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required.) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: FALL
  
  • CHEM 311L - Biochemistry I Laboratory


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 302 (grade of “C” or better) and BIOL 220 (grade of “C” or better). A detailed study of the composition, structure and chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids within biological systems and the clinical consequences resulting from mutations in these molecules. Laboratory will be centered around isolation, purification, quantification and the kinetics of these molecules. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required.) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: FALL.
  
  • CHEM 312 - Biochemistry II


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 311 (grade of “C” or better). A detailed study of the structure, stereochemistry, and reactivity of nucleic acids and the study of metabolism, and gene expression within biological systems. Emphasis will be placed on state-of-the-art techniques used to understand chemical processes in biological systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required). This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: SPRING
  
  • CHEM 312L - Biochemistry II Laboratory


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 311 (grade of “C” or better). A detailed study of the structure, stereochemistry, and reactivity of nucleic acids and the study of metabolism, and gene expression within biological systems. Emphasis will be placed on state-of-the-art techniques used to understand chemical processes in biological systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required). This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: SPRING.
  
  • CHEM 316 - Introduction to Aeroponics


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: BIOL 220, CHEM 117, or CHEM 301.
    Corequisite: CHEM 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 BIOL 316. Parent= CHEM. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 316L - Introduction to Aeroponics Lab


    (1 hour(s)) Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and 220L and 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 BIOL 316L. Parent= CHEM.  (Laboratory fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 320 - Instrumental Analysis


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 122 (grade of “C” or better) and either CHEM 117 or 301 (grade of “C” or better). A survey of instrumental methods of analysis including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electroanalytical techniques, chromatographic separations and thermal methods. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring
  
  • CHEM 320L - Instrumental Analysis Lab


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 122 (grade of “C” or better) and either CHEM 117 or 301 (grade of “C” or better). A survey of instrumental methods of analysis including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electroanalytical techniques, chromatographic separations and thermal methods. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring
  
  • CHEM 401 - Chemical Research


    (1 hour(s)) Prerequisites: 16 hours of Chemistry and permission of the instructor. A course of supervised research in a variety of chemical fields. This course should acquaint the student with the research process of preliminary literature search, research, oral presentation, and literature reporting. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 402 - Chemical Research


    (2 hour(s)) Prerequisites: 16 hours of Chemistry and permission of the instructor. A course of supervised research in a variety of chemical fields. This course should acquaint the student with the research process of preliminary literature search, research, oral presentation, and literature reporting. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 403 - Chemical Research


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: 16 hours of Chemistry and permission of the instructor. A course of supervised research in a variety of chemical fields. This course should acquaint the student with the research process of preliminary literature search, research, oral presentation, and literature reporting. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 404 - Chemical Research


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisites: 16 hours of Chemistry and permission of the instructor. A course of supervised research in a variety of chemical fields. This course should acquaint the student with the research process of preliminary literature search, research, oral presentation, and literature reporting. (Lab fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 410 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 301 and permission of the department. A study of the atomic and molecular structure as related to its periodic table, ionic bonding, covalent bonding, inorganic synthesis, inorganic mechanisms and complexes. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 410L - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHEM 301 and permission of the department. A study of the atomic and molecular structure as related to its periodic table, ionic bonding, covalent bonding, inorganic synthesis, inorganic mechanisms and complexes. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisites: 6 hours of CHEM 200 level or above (grade of “C” or better); PHYS 201, 201L, 202, and 202L (grades of “C” or better); and MATH 222 (grade of “C” or better). Application of the laws and principles of physics and mathematics to the study of chemistry, with special emphasis on thermodynamics, equilibrium, gases, solutions and electrochemistry. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 421L - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisites: 6 hours of CHEM 200 level or above (grade of “C” or better); PHYS 201, 201L, 202, and 202L (grades of “C” or better); and MATH 222 (grade of “C” or better). Application of the laws and principles of physics and mathematics to the study of chemistry, with special emphasis on thermodynamics, equilibrium, gases, solutions and electrochemistry. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II


    (4 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 421 (grade of “C” or better). Application of the laws and principles of physics and mathematics to the study of chemistry, with special emphasis on kinetics, quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 422L - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory


    (0 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 421 (grade of “C” or better). Application of the laws and principles of physics and mathematics to the study of chemistry, with special emphasis on kinetics, quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required). This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 430 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHEM 302 (grade of “C” or better). A study of factors that govern organic reactions. Includes molecular orbitals, aromatic character, antiaromaticy, symmetry controlled reactions, inductive and field effects, kinetic isotope effects, medium effects, as well as stereochemistry and conformational analysis. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHEM 469 - Internship in Chemistry


    (1-4 hour(s)) Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Major Studies (see catalog) for the chemistry or biochemistry major and completion of at least 20 hours of chemistry coursework, including CHEM 302. Assignments are to be mutually agreed upon by the student, supervising professor, any agency involved, and then must have approval of the department chair.  This course cannot be challenged Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • CHEM 470 - Internship in Chemistry


    (1-4 hour(s)) Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Major Studies (see catalog) for the chemistry or biochemistry major and completion of at least 20 hours of chemistry coursework, including CHEM 302. Assignments are to be mutually agreed upon by the student, supervising professor, any agency involved, and then must have approval of the department chair.  This course cannot be challenged Note: Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Counts for ELR credit.

Chinese

  
  • CHIN 213 - Chinese Culture, Language, and Literature in Translation


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and 112. A study of Chinese culture (art, religion, history), an introduction to elementary Chinese language (Mandarin), and Chinese literature in translation.

Christian Studies

  
  • CHST 111 - Survey of the Old Testament


    (3 hour(s)) A survey of the content of the Old Testament in its historical and cultural setting, with particular emphasis upon its relevance for today. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 112 - Survey of the New Testament


    (3 hour(s)) A survey of the content of the New Testament in its historical and cultural setting, with particular emphasis upon its relevance for today. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 121 - Introductory Biblical Hebrew I


    (3 hour(s)) This course is an introduction to the basics of biblical Hebrew. Emphasis is placed upon the basic forms, grammatical structure, and vocabulary of the Hebrew language. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 122 - Introductory Biblical Hebrew II


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 121 or permission of the instructor, based upon written examination. This course is a continuation of Introductory Biblical Hebrew I. Emphasis is placed upon grammar, syntax, translation, and exegesis of the biblical Hebrew text. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 131 - Elementary Koine Greek I


    (3 hour(s)) The basic grammar of the Koine Greek for understanding, pronouncing, reading, and writing. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 132 - Elementary Koine Greek II


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 131 or permission of the instructor, based upon written examination. The basic grammar of the Koine Greek for understanding, pronouncing, reading, and writing. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 140 - Introduction to Philosophy


    (3 hour(s)) Philosophy is the “love of wisdom.” This course will aim to cultivate that love by introducing students to key issues in various areas of philosophy, including logic and argumentation, epistemology (theory of knowledge), philosophy of science, metaphysics, philosophical anthropology, philosophy of religion, and ethics. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 200 - Christian Discipleship


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 or 112. This course will investigate Christian discipleship from biblical, historical, theological, and practical perspectives. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 201 - The Pentateuch


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 111 or permission of the instructor. A study of the first five books of the Bible. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 202 - Major and Minor Prophets


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 111 or permission of the instructor. A study of the content and historical background of the Old Testament prophets. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 207 - Christian Classics


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 or 112. A survey of representative Christian literature from the first century through the twentieth. Works considered will include The Confessions of St. Augustine, The Imitation of Christ, The Pilgrim’s Progress, The Journal of John Woolman, Letters and Papers from Prison, and selected others. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 209 - Survey of Christian Education and Administration


    (3 hour(s)) This course will focus on a survey of the theory and practice of Christian Education in the contemporary church and the principles and practices of church and Christian organization administration. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 211 - Intermediate Koine Greek


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 132. A study of the grammar and syntax of the Greek New Testament. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 213 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 122. This course focuses on Biblical Hebrew syntax, especially in narrative texts. Students will also continue to develop vocabulary and translation skills developed in Introductory Biblical Hebrew. Quizzes will focus on vocabulary and paradigms, whereas exams will cover vocabulary, syntax, and translation. Classtime will be divided between lecture, homework review, and student questions. The importance and relevance of Biblical Hebrew will be emphasized throughout the term. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 219 - The Life and Teachings of Jesus


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 112 or permission of the instructor. A study of the life and teachings of Jesus with primary emphasis on the canonical gospels. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 220 - Life and Letters of Paul


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 112 or permission of the instructor. A study of the life and teachings of Paul with primary emphasis on the Pauline epistles and Acts. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 222 - Introduction to Christian Ministry


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 or 112. An introduction to Christian ministry. Topics examined include philosophy of ministry, vocation, marriage and family, spiritual disciplines, finances, strategic planning, and practical ministry skills. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 225 - Women’s Ministry


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 or 112. A study of women’s ministry from biblical, theological, historical and practical perspectives. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 230 - Introduction to Student Ministry


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 or 112. This course is a basic survey of Student Ministry. The student will be introduced to current issues, trends and resources for Student Ministry. This course will serve as a prerequisite for all other Student Ministry courses. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 239 - Introduction to Church Planting


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 or 112 An introduction to church planting with special concern for the theological, theoretical, sociological, cultural, and practical issues related to the process. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 240 - The Christian Worldview and Its Alternatives


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 or CHST 112. This course provides a philosophical framework for analyzing and evaluating worldviews, as well as an overview and critical evaluation of the Christian worldview and major rival world worldviews. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 250 - Introduction to Crisis Ministry


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 or 112. An introduction to Christian crisis ministry. This is an experiential learning course that provides students tools for caring for others better by immersing them into multiple off-site crisis ministry experiences and instruction from guest chaplains from various disciplines (e.g., health care, first responders, sports, prison, disaster relief, educational, corporate, government non-military, government military). Can be used as a Sociology or Psychology elective also. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Counts for ELR credit.
  
  • CHST 301 - Introduction to Christian Leadership


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 and 112. A study of the responsibilities and qualities of the Christian leader. The basic biblical principles of ecclesiastical leadership and the principal elements of effective and successful ministry are examined. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 303 - Church History Survey I


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 and 112. A study of the growth of Christianity from the New Testament era through the Renaissance and the Reformation. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 304 - Church History Survey II


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 and 112. A study of the growth and development of Christianity from the Reformation era to the present. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 310 - Hermeneutics


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 or 112 or permission of the instructor. A study of the basic principles of the interpretation of language, applied particularly to books of the Old and New Testament. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 313 - Christian Worship


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 111 or 112. A study of the nature of worship in biblical perspective and a survey of the development and practice of worship in the Christian church. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 314 - Christian Counseling


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 111 or 112. A study of the principles and techniques of Christian counseling. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a biblical orientation in the counseling process. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 315 - Christian Missions


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 and 112. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of Christian missions. A historical panorama of world missions is presented, and careful attention is given to the biblical and theological basis of missions. The course investigates and evaluates various missiological models, especially in relation to the establishment of churches in a transcultural context. Moreover, it orients the student regarding the role of the local church in the field of missions. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 323 - Philosophy of Religion


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 111 and 112. Consideration is given to the logic of religion, theistic realism, the nature of religion, and major problems. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 324 - Sociology of Religion


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: SOCI 101. The study of religion as a social institution, focusing on its functions and interrelationship with society. Cross-listed under Sociology. (Sociology = Parent) This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 325 - Systematic Theology I


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 200. This course offers a systematic approach to understanding biblical themes and doctrines. Course content includes a study of the following doctrines: God, Scripture, angels, sin, and Jesus Christ. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 326 - Systematic Theology II


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 200. This course offers a systematic approach to understanding biblical themes and doctrines. Course content includes a study of the following doctrines: salvation, the Holy Spirit, the church, and eschatology. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 329 - World Religions


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 111 or 112. A study of the nature and origins of religion and a survey of the major religions of the world. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 339 - Methods and Strategies in Church Planting


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 239 or 315. A study of the major methods and strategies used by contemporary church planters with special emphasis on developing an approach that is biblically, theologically, and historically informed, as well as contextually appropriate. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 340 - Psychology of Religious Experience


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 3 additional hours in psychology. A survey of the scientific study of religious behavior including the development of the psychology of religion, measures and methodology, leading contributors, and religious behaviors such as development, conversion, and mysticism. Cross-listed under Psychology. (Psychology = Parent) This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 349 - Special Topics in Christian Missions & Church Planting


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 239 or 315. A study of a foundational topic related to Christian Missions and/or Church Planting. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 350 - Youth Culture and Disciplemaking


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: Significant student ministry experience as determined by the Chair of the College of Christian Studies or CHST 111 and CHST 112. This course will survey current trends, common issues, and generational characteristics of today’s youth culture. Through the study of God’s word, the course will emphasize the necessity of a Biblical worldview in a teenager’s life. Specific attention will be given to the task of making disciples with teenagers in the ministry setting. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 351 - Contemporary Student Problems and Issues


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 111 and 112. This course will survey current issues and problems facing young people in contemporary culture. Specific attention will be given to the development of skills and methods for counseling a teenager in the ministry setting. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 352 - Ministry to Children and Family


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 111 and 112. This course is a basic overview of the ministry to children and their families in the local church setting. Specific attention will be given to the life cycle and development of the child. In addition the student will be introduced to the administration and programming aspects, the skills for curriculum development and future trends affecting ministry to children and families. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 353 - Ministry Programming


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 111 and 112. A survey of the skills for effective programming in a contemporary Student Family and Children’s ministry setting, including a specific study of the administrative and management role of the minister and the elements for curriculum development. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 355 - Special Topics:Women’s Ministry


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisite: CHST 111 and 112. A study of a foundational topic related to women’s ministry in the local church.  This is a rotating course. This course cannot be challenged.
  
  • CHST 360 - Chaplaincy: Foundations for Ministry


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 250. This course provides an historical, biblical-theological, legal, and ethical foundation for contemporary chaplaincy ministry in a variety of contexts.
  
  • CHST 400 - Missions Area Study


    (3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: CHST 239 or 315. This course provides students with exposure and insight into the cultural and religious background, the historical development and present situation of Christian missions in selected areas of the world. This course cannot be challenged.
 

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