Course Descriptions
ABAC 0099 COLLEGE SUCCESS. 1
hour. One hour of lecture each week. This course provides group and individual
study skills assistance and career guidance, information necessary to make a
successful adjustment to college. ABAC 0099 is a required course for all
first-time entering freshmen who place into two or more Learning Support
classes. Fall, Spring, Summer.
ABAC 1000 FRESHMAN SEMINAR. 1
hour. One hour of lecture each week. This course is designed to provide
orientation to the institution and to college living that will aid the student
in transition to the college environment. ABAC 1000 is required for each
first-time entering freshman. Fall, Spring, Summer.
ACCT 2101 PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTING I. 3 hours. A study of the underlying theory and application of
financial accounting concepts. Fall, Spring, Summer.
ACCT 2102 PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTING II. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ACCT 2101 with a “C” or better. A study
of the underlying theory and application of managerial accounting concepts.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
AECO 1150 FARM ORGANIZATION
AND MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. A study of farm management with major emphasis upon
decision-making and efficient use of farm resources. Fall.
AECO 2258 AGRICULTURAL
ECONOMICS. 3 hours. A study of the economic principles of Agricultural
Economics and the application of these principles to the solution of
agricultural and farm business problems. Fall, Spring.
AECO 2260 AGRICULTURAL
MARKETING. 3 hours. A technical course of marketing methods, practices and
policies in agriculture. The course emphasizes the management applications of
marketing techniques in an agricultural environment. Spring.
AENG 1106 AGRICULTURAL
MEASUREMENTS. 3 hours. A three-hour lecture course designed for students in
agricultural certificate programs. The course is designed to help students
understand mathematical concepts related to agricultural calculations. Fall,
Spring.
AENG 1109 ENGINEERING
GRAPHICS. 3 hours. A course designed to teach the use of computer aided
drafting for lettering, detailing, orthographic and pictorial methods of
presentations; and the representation of geometrical magnitudes by means of
points, lines, planes and solids and their application in the solution of
problems is also covered. Fall.
AENG 1121 ENGINEERING
MEASUREMENTS. 3 hours. A course teaching surveying methods, instruments and
computations related to field problems in taping, leveling, directions, curves
and land surveying. As needed.
AENG 2207 METAL TECHNOLOGY. 3
hours. A course designed to develop the basic understanding and skills in metal
work; selection, care and use of materials, hand tools, and power equipment.
Emphasis will be made in cold and hot metal work, gas and arc welding,
plumbing, soldering, and surface finishing. Fall, Spring, Summer.
AENG 2210 SURVEYING. 3 hours.
A course designed to teach surveying methods, instruments, and computations
related to field problems in taping, leveling, directions, curves, and level
surveying. Fall, Spring.
AENT 1110 FARM MACHINERY AND
EQUIPMENT. 3 hours. The study of basic farm machinery including the assembly,
operation, repair and care of machinery used on the farm. Fall.
AENT 1113 POWER EQUIPMENT. 3
hours. A course designed to teach the operation and maintenance of various
equipment used in agricultural and forest production. Fall, Spring, Summer.
AENT 1114 TURFGRASS
EQUIPMENT. 3 hours. A study of the operation and maintenance of power equipment
used in golf course and recreational park construction and maintenance. Topics
include assembling, operating, servicing, welding, hydraulics, lapping and
grinding, and small engine management. Fall.
AENT 1120 PRINCIPLES OF
ENGINES. 3 hours. A course designed to teach the theory of engines along with
practical application of power units and the associated components. Fall.
AENT 2200 AGRICULTURAL
EQUIPMENT PROJECTS. 3 hours. A conference and practical experience course
directed toward the Agricultural Equipment Technology student. A project
selected by the student and his advisor will form the basis for the course.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
AENT 2213 PRINCIPLES OF
HYDRAULICS. 3 hours. A course designed to teach the hydraulic theory of
transmission of power: Analysis of hydraulic systems by mathematical means and
testing are covered. Spring.
AENT 2220 DRAINAGE,
IRRIGATION AND EROSION CONTROL. 3 hours. This course includes many of the
practical aspects and field techniques of soil and water conservation with
emphasis in those aspects important to the Southeast. A study is made of the
nature of the erosion processes and the need for conservation practices. The
design and construction of terraces, waterways, drainage systems, irrigating
systems and farm ponds are covered. Spring, Summer.
AENT 2269 INTERNSHIP. 12
hours. An internship for students in Agricultural Equipment Technology should
have completed 27 semester hours prior to enrolling. Fall, Spring, Summer.
AENT 2280 FARM
ELECTRIFICATION. 3 hours. A basic course in electrification designed to cover
AC and DC electrical principles. Electrical wiring, load capacity, and current
carrying capability will be stressed. Spring.
AGRI 1001 AGRICULTURE
ORIENTATION. 1 hour. This course is intended for students that are enrolled in
an Agricultural Certificate program. The course is designed to provide
orientation to college life and agricultural industries. Fall, Spring.
AGRI 2100 LIVESTOCK COMPUTER
SOFTWARE APPLICATION. 1 hour. This course is designed for agricultural
certificate programs. The student will be introduced to software programs that
will assist in record keeping of daily activities and financial transactions in
a livestock operation. Spring.
AGRI 2200 AGRICULTURAL
PROJECTS. 3 hours. A conference and practical-experience course directed to the
technology student. A project selected by the student and advisor will form the
basis of this course. Individual and group problems related to projects will be
discussed. Fall, Spring, Summer.
AGRI 2201 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN
AGRICULTURE. 3 hours. The course will be conducted in an informal manner with
no regularly scheduled classes. Assignments and work will depend upon project
and staff member involved. A written report will be required. Objectives are to
provide the student an opportunity to become acquainted with research and
problem solving in all areas of agriculture. Fall, Spring, Summer.
AGRI 2202, 2203, 2204
INTERNSHIP. 3 hours each. An internship for students in Agriculture and
Horticulture Technology desiring to enroll in multiple non-full time internship
experiences. Fall, Spring, Summer.
AGRI 2205 INTERNSHIP. 6
hours. An internship for students in Agriculture and Horticulture Technology
desiring to enroll for 6 credit hours in one semester. Fall, Spring.
AGRI 2206 INTERNSHIP. 12
hours. An internship for students in the Agricultural Management or
Agricultural Marketing Options of the Agricultural Technology program. Fall,
Spring, Summer.
AGRI 2207 INTERNSHIP. 12
hours. An internship for students in the Plant Sciences Option of the
Agricultural Technology program. Fall, Spring, Summer.
AGRI 2208 INTERNSHIP. 12
hours. An internship for students in Animal Science Technology, Livestock
Health Technology and Poultry Science Technology. Fall, Spring, Summer.
AGRI 2209 Agricultural
Seminar. 1 hour. An industry-awareness and exploration course consisting of
various topics associated with the agricultural industry. Fall, Spring.
AGRP 1125 FUNDAMENTALS OF
PLANT PROTECTION. 3 hours. A combined lecture and laboratory course embracing
the basic principles of insects, disease and weed control in field crops and
turfgrass. Emphasis is given to widely applicable control principles and the
practical application of control methods. Fall, Spring, Summer.
AGRP 1126 PESTICIDE
APPLICATION. 1 hour. Discussions and practicums with weekly 2-hour sessions for
8 weeks. Focus will include interpreting pesticide labels, pesticide selection
and calibrations, safe mixing practices and equipment calibrations. A basic
understanding of mathematics will be needed to successfully complete
mathematical problems associated with calibrations. Fall and Spring.
AGRP 1222
AGRP 2100 PESTICIDE
APPLICATORS LICENSE. A course designed for agricultural certificate students.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be required to take and pass
the Pesticide Applicators License. Fall.
AGRY 1110 FORAGE CROPS AND
PASTURES. 3 hours. A combined lecture and laboratory course designed to study
in greater detail the crops pertaining to livestock farming. Emphasis is placed
on the grasses, legumes and grain crops produced in the area. Topics include
assessment, crop production, grazing schedules, pasture renovation and basic
plant biology. Fall.
AGRY 2020 SOILS AND
FERTILIZERS. 4 hours. A lecture course with a laboratory component designed to
complement and support course work in the division’s various agricultural
programs. Emphasis is placed on the more important soil properties, the
nutrient requirements of plants, and fertilizers. Fall, Spring.
AGRY 2030 FIELD CROP
PRODUCTION. 3 hours. A lecture course with a laboratory component designed to
familiarize students with the basic principles and theories for modern field
crop production. Emphasis is placed on the major field crops of
AGRY 2224 PRECISION
AGRICULTURE. 2 hours. This two-hour course is designed for students in an
agricultural certificate program. Topics would include the theoretical bases
for Precision Agriculture and the software and hardware needed. Students will
do field mapping, application of fertilizer and pesticides, and yield
monitoring. Spring.
ARTS 1010 DRAWING. 3 hours. 6
hours lab per week. An introduction to the techniques, principles and materials
of drawing. A foundation course in which concepts of composition,
figure/ground, line, and value plus the techniques of contour and gesture
drawing and the conventions of linear and aerial perspective are studied using
a variety of traditional and non-traditional drawing techniques. Fall.
ARTS 1020 TWO DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week. An elementary course in formal elements
of art and principles of two-dimensional design and an introduction to color
theory. Fall.
ARTS 1030 THREE DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week. A course in principles of
three-dimensional design. An introduction to the methods, materials, tools and
safety-procedures of sculpture. Spring.
ARTS 1040 INTRODUCTION TO
CAREERS IN VISUAL ART. 1 hour. An introduction to the options for professional
training and careers in the visual arts. Fall.
ARTS 2211 ART HISTORY I. 3 hours.
A survey of world art from prehistoric through medieval times. The formal
characteristics of the painting, sculpture, architecture, and some of the minor
arts will be analyzed in their stylistic and symbolic development. Spring, even
years.
ARTS 2212 ART HISTORY II. 3
hours. A survey of world art from the early Renaissance to the present. The
formal characteristics of the painting, sculpture, architecture, and some of
the minor arts will be analyzed. An introduction to the basic knowledge
necessary for the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. A study of
outstanding examples of painting, sculpture, and the related arts. Spring, odd
years.
ARTS 2213 ART APPRECIATION. 3
hours. An introduction to the basic knowledge necessary for the understanding
and appreciation of the visual arts. A study of outstanding examples of
painting, sculpture, and the related arts. Fall, Spring.
ARTS 2216 INTRODUCTION TO
PAINTING. 1 hour. 2 hours lab per week. An introduction to the techniques,
principles and materials of painting. This course is intended for non-art
majors. Fall
ARTS 2217 PAINTING. 3 hour. 6
hours lab per week. An introduction to the techniques, principles and materials
of painting. Fall.
ARTS 2240 CERAMICS. 3 hours.
6 hours lab per week. An introduction to basic clay hand building techniques,
glazing processes, kiln firing methods and hand-building techniques, including
pinch, coil, and slab construction. Spring.
ARTS 2241 CERAMICS II. 3
hours. 6 hours lab per week. Advanced study in ceramics. A continuation of Art
2240. Spring.
ARTS 2242 CERAMICS III. 3
hours. 6 hours lab per week. Advanced study in ceramics. A continuation of Art
2241. Spring.
ASLH 1110 LIVESTOCK
EVALUATION AND SELECTION. 3 hours. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in
ASLH 2010 or ASLH 1115. Evaluation of livestock for carcass composition and
selection for the breeding herd. Beef cattle, swine and sheep are emphasized.
Fall.
ASLH 1115 LIVESTOCK
PRODUCTION. 3 hours. Introductory course in animal husbandry designed to
acquaint the student with livestock’s place in agriculture. Emphasis on breeds
and breeding, management, feeding, processing and production systems. Fall.
ASLH 1120 HERD HEALTH. 3
hours. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ASLH 1115 or ASLH 2010. An
introductory course of the more common infectious and non-infectious diseases
affecting farm livestock. Emphasis is upon disease, disease prevention and
development of herd health programs. Spring.
ASLH 1125 INTRODUCTION TO
POULTRY SCIENCE. 3 hours. An introductory course designed to cover the basics
of the poultry industry including breeds, basic nutrition, and the biology of
the domestic fowl and the application of the factors to the poultry industry.
Fall.
ASLH 2000 PRACTICUM IN ANIMAL
SCIENCE. 2 hours. Care and techniques of farm animal management, handling,
movement, restraint and facilities needed for efficient and profitable animal
production. Fall, Spring.
ASLH 2010 INTRODUCTION TO
ANIMAL SCIENCE. 3 hours. Co-requisite: ASLH 2010L. A study of basic principles of
animal genetics, selection, nutrition, growth, reproduction and lactation.
Economic importance of livestock and poultry are emphasized. Fall, Spring.
ASLH 2010L INTRODUCTION TO
ANIMAL SCIENCE LAB. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period each week to accompany
ASLH 2010. Fall, Spring.
ASLH 2203 ELEMENTS OF
DAIRYING. 3 hours. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ASLH 2010 or ASLH
1115. An elementary course dealing with dairying and its relationship to
agriculture. Includes the areas of breeding, nutrition, marketing of milk,
facilities, and the management of the dairy herd. Spring.
ASLH 2205 BEEF PRODUCTION. 3
hours. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ASLH 2010 or ASLH 1115. A
study in breeding, feeding, and managing of beef cattle. Emphasis on the
cow-calf segment of the industry. Spring.
ASLH 2210 SWINE PRODUCTION. 3
hours. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ASLH 2010 or ASLH 1115. A
study of the breeding, feeding and managing of swine. Course will cover
farrowing to finishing of swine. Fall.
ASLH 2215 FEEDING FARM
ANIMALS. 3 hours. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ASLH 2010 or ASLH
1115 and complete MATH 1002 or higher. General course in livestock feeding and
management with emphasis on nutrients and feedstuffs. Fall, Spring.
ASLH 2220 HORSE PRODUCTION. 3
hours. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ASLH 2010 or ASLH 1115. A
general introductory course which covers the basics of the horse industry such
as breeds, selection, form-to-function, care and management, soundness, health,
feeding and facilities. Spring.
ASLH 2225 REPRODUCTION OF
LIVESTOCK. 4 hours. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ASLH 2010 or ASLH
1115, “C” or better in ASLH 1120, and a “C” or better in one of the animal
sciences species production courses. A study of the anatomy and physiology of
reproduction, mating systems, and breeding techniques. Fall.
ASLH 2228 POULTRY PRODUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ASLH 1125. A
study of the production and management practices used in the production of
poultry meat and eggs. Spring.
BIOL 1003 INTRODUCTORY
BIOLOGY I. 3 hours. Co-requisite: BIOL 1003L. Three hours of lecture each week.
General topics to be covered include cell structure and function, cell
division, plant and animal energy pathways, genetics and evolution. This course
is intended for non-science majors only. Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIOL 1003L INTRODUCTORY
BIOLOGY I LABORATORY. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period each week to
accompany BIOL 1003. Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIOL 1004 INTRODUCTORY
BIOLOGY II. 3 hours. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1003/1003L. Three hours of lecture
each week. General topics to be covered include diversity of viruses and
bacteria, plant and animal classification, structure and function of major plant
and animal systems and ecology. Human biology is emphasized during the latter
part of the course. This class is intended for the non-science major interested
in a general understanding of biological concepts. Fall, Spring, Summer as
needed.
BIOL 1004L INTRODUCTORY
BIOLOGY II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period each week to
accompany BIOL 1004. Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIOL 2011 HUMAN ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY I. 3 hours. Co-requisite: BIOL 2011L. Three hours of lectures each
week. A detailed, integrated study of the structure and function of the human
body including basic chemistry of living systems, study of the cell; tissues;
and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIOL 2011L HUMAN ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY I LABORATORY. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period each week to
accompany BIOL 2011. Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIOL 2012 HUMAN ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY II. 3 hours. Co-requisite: BIOL 2012L. Prerequisite: BIOL 2011 and
2011L. Three hours of lecture each week. A continuation of BIOL 2011 including
study of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and
reproductive systems. Fall, Spring, Summer as needed.
BIOL 2012L HUMAN ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period each week to
accompany BIOL 2012. Fall, Spring, Summer as needed.
BIOL 2026 VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY.
3 hours. Co-requisite: BIOL 2026L. Prerequisite: BIOL 2107 and 2107L and BIOL
2108 and 2108L or BIOL 2012 and 2012L and associated laboratory courses with a
grade of C or better. Three hours of lecture each week. A study of the
classification, life histories, development, behavior, structure and function
of vertebrate animals. Spring.
BIOL 2026L VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
LABORATORY. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period each week to accompany BIOL
2026. Spring.
BIOL 2050 PRINCIPLES OF
MICROBIOLOGY. 3 hours. Co-requisite: BIOL 2050L. Prerequisite: BIOL 2107 and
2107L or BIOL 2011 and 2011L and associated laboratory courses. Three hours of
lectures each week. A study of the basic microorganism including pathogens,
culturing, methods of staining, disinfection and disease. Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIOL 2050L PRINCIPLES OF
MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY. 1 hour. Two one-hour laboratory periods each week to
accompany BIOL 2050. Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIOL 2107 PRINCIPLES OF
BIOLOGY I. 3 hours. Co-requisite: BIOL 2107L. Three hours of lecture each week.
An integrated introduction to modern biology from atomic particles to
evolution. General topics to be considered include chemical, molecular and
cellular basis of life, photosynthesis, cell metabolism, cell division,
genetics and evolution. This course is intended for science related majors.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIOL 2107L PRINCIPLES OF
BIOLOGY I LABORATORY. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period each week to
accompany BIOL 2107. Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIOL 2108 PRINCIPLES OF
BIOLOGY II. 3 hours. Co-requisite: BIOL 2108L. Prerequisite: BIOL 2107 and BIOL
2107L. Three hours of lecture each week. General topics to be considered
include Kingdom diversity and classification, plant structure and physiology,
plant and animal reproduction, animal homeostasis, responsiveness,
coordination, and ecology. This course is intended for science related majors.
Fall, Spring, Summer as needed.
BIOL 2108L PRINCIPLES OF
BIOLOGY II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period each week to
accompany BIOL 2108. Fall, Spring, Summer as needed.
BUSA 1101 BUSINESS SEMINAR. 1
hour. An industry awareness and exploration course consisting of various topics
associated with Buxiness and Economics.
BUSA 1105 INTRODUCTION TO
BUSINESS. 3 hours. An integrative survey of the functional areas of business
(finance, operations, marketing, human resources, etc.). Fall.
BUSA 2105 COMMUNICATING IN
THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 with a grade of “C”
or better. A course emphasizing both interpersonal and organizational
communications; to include written and oral exercises appropriate to business
practice. Fall, Spring.
BUSA 2106 THE ENVIRONMENT OF
BUSINESS. 3 hours. An introduction to the legal, regulatory, political, social,
ethical, cultural, environmental and technological issues which form the
context for business; to include an overview of the impact of demographic
diversity on organizations. Spring.
BUSA 2155 BUSINESS LAW. 3
hours. A general study of law and its relationship to business. Special
emphasis is upon the Law of Contracts as related to sales, property, negotiable
instruments, and business organization. Fall.
CHEM 1211 PRINCIPLES OF
CHEMISTRY I. 3 hours. Co-requisite: CHEM 1211L. Three hours of lecture each
week. A general course in chemistry including dimensional analysis, atomic and
molecular structures, chemical and physical properties, gas laws, and
solutions. Fall, Spring, Summer.
CHEM 1211L PRINCIPLES OF
CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY. 1 hour. One-two hour laboratory and one one-hour lab
preparation/recitation period each week to accompany CHEM 1211. Fall, Spring,
Summer.
CHEM 1212 PRINCIPLES OF
CHEMISTRY II. 3 hours. Co-requisite: CHEM 1212L. Prerequisite: CHEM 1211 and
CHEM 1211L. Three hours of lectures each week. A continuation of CHEM 1211
including thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, and selected descriptive
chemistry. Fall, Spring, Summer as needed.
CHEM 1212L PRINCIPLES OF
CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One-two hour laboratory and one one-hour lab
preparation/recitation period each week to accompany CHEM 1212. Fall, Spring,
Summer as needed.
CHEM 2040 FUNDAMENTAL ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY I. 3 hours. Co-requisite: CHEM 2040L. Prerequisite: CHEM 1212 and
CHEM 1212L with a grade of C or better. Three hours of lecture each week. This
course covers basic topics of structure and function, transition state theory,
and stereoisomerism. Aliphatic and cyclic compounds, including alkanes,
alkenes, alkyl halides, alcohol, ethers, and alkynes, are studied. Emphasis is
placed upon investigating the common types of reactions these compounds
undergo. Fall.
CHEM 2040L FUNDAMENTAL
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY. 1 hour. One-three hour laboratory period each
week to accompany CHEM 2040. Fall.
CHEM 2041 FUNDAMENTAL ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY II. 3 hours. Co-requisite: CHEM 2041L. Prerequisite: CHEM 2040 and
2040L with a grade of C or better. Three hours of lecture each week. This
course is a continuation of CHEM 2040. Selected topics include aromatic
compounds, ketones and aldehydes, carboxylic acids, amines, and amides. The
structure, function, and reactivity of these compounds are investigated. IR and
NMR spectroscopies are utilized as an aid in determining the structure of
simple organic compounds. Spring.
CHEM 2041L FUNDAMENTAL
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One-three hour laboratory period each
week to accompany CHEM 2041. Spring.
CISM 2201 FUNDAMENTALS OF
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. 3 hours. A course designed to assure a basic level of
computer applications literacy; to include word processing, spreadsheet,
data-base, LAN, e-mail and Internet utilization. Fall, Spring, Summer.
COMM 1000 ORAL COMMUNICATION
SKILLS. 2 hours. A course in the principles of effective oral communication.
Students will gain experience in research, organization, and delivery of
different types of speeches. This course meets the graduation requirement for
speech and may be used as one of the courses required in Area B, Institutional
Options. Fall, Spring, Summer.
COMM 1100 HUMAN
COMMUNICATION. 3 hours. Designed to develop techniques in research,
organization and delivery of different types of speeches; to develop
communication skills including the clear, concise, effective oral presentation
of ideas; and to develop an acceptable speaking voice. Fall, Spring, Summer.
COMM 1110 PUBLIC SPEAKING. 3
hours. Prerequisite: “C” or better in COMM 1100. A study of various forms of
public address, and practice in the preparation and delivery of several types
of speeches. Designed for a student interested in performing advanced work in
speech research and organization. Every other spring.
CRJU 1100 INTRODUCTION TO
CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 3 hours. An examination of the structure, functions, and
decision processes of agencies that deal with the management and control of
crime and criminal offenders—the police, courts, and corrections. Spring.
CRJU 1110 POLICE
ADMINISTRATION. 3 hours. An examination of the principles of organization,
administration, and functions of police departments. An evaluation of police
facilities and programs; survey of career opportunities. Spring.
CRJU 1125 INTRODUCTION TO
POLICING. 4 hours. A course designed to acquaint the student with the basic
training that a police patrolman would need for routine patrol. Classroom
presentation, a weekly field experience riding in a patrol car, and mock
practicals will cover most basic patrolling techniques, procedures and tasks
that the patrol officer on the street would be expected to know. Summer
even-numbered years.
CRJU 1130 FIREARMS. 3 hours.
An introduction to the rules of safety and operation of the handgun. A joining
of classroom lecture and range firing to instruct the student in the
fundamentals of basic marksmanship. Open to all students. Summer even-numbered
years.
CRJU 1140 DEFENSE TECHNIQUES.
3 hours. Designed to acquaint the in-service and pre-service Criminal Justice
student with the necessary defensive and offensive physical processes needed in
self protection and fulfilling an arrest. Open to all students. Fall
even-numbered years.
CRJU 1145 TRAFFIC CRASH
INVESTIGATION. 3 hours. A study of the principles of traffic safety and design.
It is also an in-depth study of traffic crash investigation techniques and
methods, including reconstruction, witness interviewing, photography, obtaining
evidence for prosecution, and follow-up enforcement. Spring odd-numbered years.
CRJU 1150 NARCOTICS AND
DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES. 3 hours. An introduction into the characteristics,
effects, and history of selected narcotics and drugs. This course will examine
the drug abuse problem as well as drug identification and abuse prevention.
Fall.
CRJU 1165 HOMICIDE
INVESTIGATION. 3 hours. An examination of techniques and methods used in the
medicolegal investigation of death due to specific causes. The course will
explore such topics as death by asphyxiation, gunshot wounds, poisoning, and
other causes. Spring even-numbered years.
CRJU 1170 CORRECTIONAL
PROCESS. 3 hours. An introduction to the evolution of correctional facilities
and systems in America; the theories and philosophical background of different
punishments as well as the alternatives to incarceration such as probation,
parole, restitution, and an evaluation of their effectiveness in crime control.
The course will cover the different responsibilities and problems faced by jail
detention officers, correctional officers, probation and parole supervisors,
and others in the corrections and probation career fields. Fall.
CRJU 2155 CRIMINAL EVIDENCE
AND PROCEDURES. 3 hours. The course will cover statutory procedural
considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, and post-conviction
treatment. Topics will include the origin, development, philosophy, and
constitutional basis of evidence; kinds of degrees of evidence; rules governing
admissibility; judicial decisions and interpretations of individual rights and
case studies. Fall.
CRJU 2200 CRIMINAL LAW. 3
hours. A study of the definition and classification of crimes. The course gives
consideration to criminal intent, acts of omission and commission, offenses
against the person and property. The elements of some of the more common
offenses are studied in depth; defenses to criminal acts are considered. Fall.
CRJU 2210 JUVENILE
PROCEDURES. 3 hours. An examination of the development of the delinquent and
criminal behavior, the sociological and physiological theories of delinquency;
and the historical and philosophical background, organization, function and
jurisdiction of juvenile justice and its associated agencies. The course will
focus on the special problems faced by police, social workers, case officers
and others associated with the juvenile justice system in modern society. Fall.
CRJU 2215 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW.
3 hours. A study of the origin of the Constitution and judicial review to
include the infrastructure and the practices of the courts in interpreting the
Constitution, and the development of laws as they relate to the rationales and
impact of Supreme Court decisions. Spring.
CRJU 2220 CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATION. 3 hours. A study of fundamentals of criminal investigation,
crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of evidence,
scientific aids, modus operandi, sources of information, interviews and
interrogation, follow-up and case presentation. Fall.
CRJU 2230 INTRODUCTION TO
CRIMINOLOGY. 3 hours. An examination of the nature and extent of crime in
CRSS 2010K INTRODUCTION TO
CROP SCIENCE. 4 hours. A lecture and laboratory designed to provide students
who are pursuing a 4-year degree with an in-depth understanding of the form and
function of plants, and their use in agriculture. Typical agronomic and
horticultural plants are used as examples. Some topics include cell division,
growth, development, crop production, usage, genetics and metabolism. Fall,
Spring.
CSCI 1301
CSCI 1302 COMPUTER SCIENCE
II. 4 hours. Prerequisite: CSCI 1301. Four hours of lecture/demonstration each
week. The course includes an overview of abstract data types (ADTs); arrays
(multi-dimensional) and records; sets and strings; binary files; searching and
sorting; introductory algorithm analysis (including Big-O); recursion; pointers
and linked lists; software engineering concepts; dynamic data structures
(stacks, queues, trees). Spring.
ECON 2105 PRINCIPLES OF
MACROECONOMICS. 3 hours. This principles of economics course is intended to
introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze
economic aggregates and evaluate economic policies. Fall, Spring, Summer.
ECON 2106 PRINCIPLES OF
MICROECONOMICS. 3 hours. This principles of economics course is intended to
introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze
structure and performance of the market economy. Fall, Spring, Summer.
EDUC 2100 TEACHING
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. 3 hours. Prerequisite: EDUC 2204 or permission of the
instructor, and ENGL 1101 with a “C” or better, and at least eighteen semester
hours of academic credit with a 2.0 GPA. A study of the identification,
characteristics, and educational needs of exceptional individuals. Students
complete a field experience in an approved school environment. Fall, Spring.
EDUC 2204 INTRODUCTION TO
EDUCATION. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 with a “C” or better, and at least
eighteen semester hours of academic credit with a 2.0 GPA. A study of the
development of American education and the teaching profession with emphasis on
the current organization and its scope. The course investigates the various
social, legal, political, and economic forces within society which influence
the direction of education. Students complete a field experience in an approved
school environment. Fall, Spring.
ENGL 0099 DEVELOPMENTAL
ENGLISH. 4 hours. Four hours of lecture each week. A composition course
required of students scoring below an established cut-off score of the writing
placement exam. Instruction focuses on helping students develop proficiency and
confidence in their writing processes and in reading and responding to the
writing of others. Students will be introduced to basic research skills and to
writing-appropriate technology. Students may exit Learning Support English by
successfully completing ENGL 0099, passing the WPE, and making a satisfactory
score on the COMPASS exam. Fall, Spring, Summer.
ENGL 1101
ENGL 1102 COMPOSITION II. 3
hours. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENGL 1101. A composition course that
develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by English
1101, that emphasizes interpretation and evaluation, and that incorporates a
variety of more advanced research methods. Fall, Spring, Summer.
ENGL 2111
ENGL 2112 WORLD LITERATURE
II. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. A survey of important works of world
literature from the mid-seventeenth century to the present. Designed to foster
in the student some knowledge and appreciation of world literature from the
late seventeenth century to modern times. Lectures, discussions and research
are devoted to major literary works, figures, and movements in historical
context, with attention to recurrent themes, archetypes, and techniques of
literary analysis as well as to the influence of philosophical and religious
views on the literature. Fall, Spring, Summer.
ENGL 2120 BRITISH LITERATURE.
3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. A survey of important works of British
Literature. Designed to foster in the student some knowledge and appreciation
of British Literature from Chaucer to the twentieth century. Lectures,
discussions, and research focus on major figures, works, and movements in
historical context, with special attention to themes, to techniques of literary
analysis, and to influence of philosophical, political, social, and religious
views on the literature. Fall, Spring, Summer.
ENGL 2130 AMERICAN
LITERATURE. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. A survey of important works of
American literature. Designed to foster in the student some knowledge and
appreciation of American literature from the sixteenth century to the present.
Lectures, discussions, and research focus on major figures, works, and
movements in historical context, with special attention to themes, to
techniques of literary analysis, and to the influence of philosophical and
religious views on the literature. Fall, Spring, Summer.
FACS 1100 CAREER EXPLORATION.
1 hour. A study of the various fields of Family and Consumer Sciences designed
to orient freshman in the opportunities, preparation and personal qualities
important for the various fields of Family and Consumer Sciences. Required for
all Family and Consumer Sciences majors. Fall, Spring, Summer.
FACS 1101 FASHION
FUNDAMENTALS. 3 hours. A study of fashions as a social, economic, and
merchandising force; designers, markets, and fashion cycles. Spring even years.
FACS 1103 INTRODUCTION TO
CHILD DEVELOPMENT. 3 hours. A study of the development and needs of the infant,
through teen years and how these needs may be met by the various members of the
family and educational institutions. Spring even years.
FACS 1120 CREATIVE CLOTHING. 3
hours. A course designed to teach the fundamentals of clothing based on
wardrobe planning, purchase and use of fabrics as well as garment construction.
Emphasis upon intellectual reasoning, problem-solving, managing, communicating
and manual dexterity is used. Fall even years.
FACS 1151 WELLNESS NUTRITION.
3 hours. A study of the basic principles of nutrition and selection of foods to
maintain health at various stages of the life cycle. Spring odd years.
FACS 1161 INTERIOR SYSTEMS
AND EQUIPMENT. 3 hours. A study of the selection, care and efficient use of
small household equipment and large appliances. The development and
understanding of the different types of energy used in the operation of
equipment and home heating is stressed. Spring even years.
FACS 2206 INTERNSHIP. 3
hours. An Internship for students in Family & Consumer Sciences Technology.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
FACS 2211 CHILDREN’S CREATIVE
ACTIVITIES. 3 hours. A study of children’s creative activities including out of
class observation periods. Planning experiences appropriate to age, interest,
and background of the young child; including responsibility for guiding groups
of children in preschool situations. Fall odd years.
FACS 2212 NURSERY SCHOOL AND
DAY CARE MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Instruction and observation in the basic
principles of group management of infants and preschoolers guidance in
selection of equipment and play materials, time and space management and
business management with special emphasis on health and safety, licensing,
staffing, program development and general organization. Spring odd years.
FACS 2214 CLOTHING AND
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. 3 hours. A study of the selection of clothing and
accessories during various life stages based on aesthetic, economic,
psychological, and sociological aspects. Including personal grooming, clothing
care, repair and storage. Fall odd years.
FACS 2220 CONSUMER ECONOMICS.
3 hours. Management of personal income in relation to individual needs and
desires, investigation of consumer information sources, current financial and
consumer credit problems which the individual or family may have to face. Fall
even years.
FACS 2224 TEXTILES FOR
CONSUMERS. 3 hours. A study of textile fibers, yarns, and fabrics; their
properties and identification. Selection and care of textiles including their
use in home furnishings and wearing apparel. Spring odd years.
FACS 2225 PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT. 3 hours. A course designed to equip the student with contemporary
etiquette appropriate for business and social situations. Fall odd years.
FACS 2275 HOUSING AND
INTERIORS. 3 hours. A course designed for the planning, selection, and placing
of household furnishings in the home from the artistic economic and practical
viewpoints. Planning and evaluating electrical wiring systems in relation to
the furnishing used in the home. Spring odd years.
FACS 2279 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN
INTERIORS. 3 hours. Individualized projects in the construction of specific
household furnishings, including draperies and slipcovers, furniture
re-upholstery, and other household accessories. Spring even years.
FACS 2290 RESIDENTIAL
INTERIORS AND FURNISHINGS. 3 hours. An in-depth study of the principles of
design applied to different types of interior environments and the furnishings
and accessories used in them. The course also includes the adaptation of period
and modern furnishings to contemporary interiors. Fall odd years.
FACS 2293 INTRODUCTION TO
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY. 3 hours. An introduction to the structure, processes,
problems and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life. Dual listed
as SOCI 2293. Fall, Spring, Summer.
FRSC 1130 SOILS &
HERBACEOUS VEGETATION. 3 hours. A study of basic soil properties and their
effects on the growth of non-woody plants. Soil classification and use of soil
surveys will be related to plant community composition, and wildlife habitat.
An introduction to plant taxonomy and family characteristics will provide
background for emphasis placed on plants important as wildlife foods, indicator
species, and threatened or endangered species. Fall, Spring.
FRSC 1135 NONGAME WILDLIFE. 2
hours. This course is designed to acquaint student with wildlife management
directed at species whose value lies in nonconsumptive use. Emphasis will be
placed on terrestrial and aquatic species important as indicators, or
categorized as threatened or endangered. Fall, Spring.
FRSC 1140 FOREST MEASUREMENTS
& MAPPING I. 3 hours. An introduction to the methods of assessing
information on forest resources and presenting relevant information in a map
format. Basic instruction will include forest inventory techniques, measuring
standing trees, log rules and scaling, growth measurement. Mapping will include
basic drafting and plotting techniques, acreage determination, constructing
cover maps of forest types and wildlife habitat, and map orientation and
interpretation. Fall, Spring.
FRSC 1155 MICROCOMPUTERS IN
FRSC 1160
FRSC 1170 DENDROLOGY. 3
hours. An introduction to plant taxonomy and identification. Specific
diagnostic features of major forest species will be discussed, with an emphasis
on field identification. Fall, Spring.
FRSC 1190 NATURAL RESOURCE
CONSERVATION. 3 hours. An introductory course dealing with renewable natural
resources and basic concepts of their management. Soil, water, range, forests,
wildlife, and fisheries will be emphasized. Fall, Spring.
FRSC 1192
FRSC 2225 FOREST MEASUREMENTS
I. 2 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 1002 with a “C” or better. Introduction to
forest products measurements, log rules, volume/weight tables and equations,
measurement of standing trees, timber stand inventory techniques, and
measurement of growth. Fall.
FRSC 2230
FRSC 2235
FRSC 2240
FRSC 2245 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
& MAPPING. 4 hours. Prerequisite: FRSC 1155 and FRSC 2235 with grades of
“C” or better. Interpretation of aerial photographs and their uses in forestry,
including applications to map construction by traditional methods and by use of
computers and related equipment. Spring.
FRSC 2250
FRSC 2255
FRSC 2260 CONSERVATION LAW
ENFORCEMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: FRSC 1192. A summer program designed to
acquaint the student with the modern techniques of game and fish law
enforcement. Procedures concerned with the prosecution of game and fish law
violations will be covered. Field techniques, gun safety, jurisdiction and
legal authority will be included. Summer.
FRSC 2261
FRSC 2262 AQUATIC RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: FRSC 1190. Classroom instruction plus field
work under actual working conditions. This includes taking water temperature,
dissolved oxygen samples, hardness readings, fish samples, working nets,
seining, operating work boats, and fertilizing of ponds. Summer.
FRSC 2263 ADVANCED WILDLIFE
TECHNOLOGY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: FRSC 1192, recommend BIOL 2107. Designed to
give the student knowledge pertaining to the practical application of
techniques necessary for the management of wildlife populations. Use of
wildlife literature, basic physiology, necropsy, sex and age determination,
etc. will be incorporated. Fall, Spring.
FRSC 2264 WILDLIFE SEMINAR. 1
hour. Prerequisite: FRSC 2262. A capstone course for second-year Wildlife
Technology students emphasizing student-lead discussions and demonstrations
pertaining to current wildlife management techniques, research, policy, etc.
Fall, Spring.
FRSC 2265 SILVICULTURE. 4
hours. Prerequisite: FRSC 2230 or FRSC 1130; FRSC 1170 recommended. An
introduction to the basic concepts of silvicultural methods and systems that
includes all phases of stand management from nursery work to
harvest/regeneration systems. Fall, Spring.
FRSC 2266 AQUATIC HABITAT
MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: FRSC 1190. This course will focus primarily
on the identification and management of aquatic vegetation. Instruction will
include training in formulation and application of aquatic herbicides, water
chemistry analysis, and manipulation of habitat to benefit desired fish
species. Summer.
FRSC 2270 PRINCIPLES OF
SUPERVISION. 2 hours. This course provides the student with instruction in the
basic concepts of supervision and human relations: personal prejudices, work
place diversity, motivation, interviewing skills, conflict management, and
performance evaluation. Fall, Spring.
FRSC 2275
FRSC 2280
FRSC 2285 FORESTRY SEMINAR. 1
hour. Current research, professional ethics, policy issues, and regional
silviculture will be discussed. Summer.
FRSC 2290 TIMBER MANAGEMENT. 5
hours. Prerequisite: FRSC 2245, FRSC 2255 and FRSC 2265 with a grade of “C” or
better. A course in forestry management principles and techniques, including
measurement of site productivity, determination of timber stand growth and
yield, valuation of forest land and premerchantable timber stands, and forest
investment analysis. Summer.
GEOG 1101 INTRODUCTION TO
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. 3 hours. A survey of global patterns of resources, population,
culture, and economic systems. Emphasis is placed upon the factors contributing
to these patterns and the distinctions between the technologically advanced and
less advanced regions of the world. Spring.
GNDR 1101 INTRODUCTION TO
GENDER STUDIES. 2 hours. A survey course designed to introduce students to the
social, cultural, and intellectual concepts of an interdisciplinary field that
views gender not only as a major topic of study, but as a tool to analyze
modern life. Fall.
HIST 1111
HIST 1112 WORLD HISTORY II. 3
hours. A survey of World History from early modern times to the present. Issues
addressed include the emergence of democracy, totalitarianism, nationalism, and
internationalism; analysis of the principal social institutions with the
factors and forces influencing them; and the economic aspects of societies
during these centuries. Spring.
HIST 2111 UNITED STATES
HISTORY I. 3 hours. A survey of
HIST 2112 UNITED STATES
HISTORY II. 3 hours. A survey of
HIST 2201 AFRICAN AMERICAN
HISTORY. 3 hours. An introduction to the history of African-Americans in the
HIST 2232 MINORITIES IN
AMERICAN HISTORY. 3 hours. Ethnic, socio-cultural, and economic perspectives
will be employed in considering the essential pluralism of American society
from colonial times to the present. Patterns of inclusion and exclusion of
minorities throughout American history will be analyzed to give students a
clear understanding of the significance of ethnic and cultural diversity in the
evolution of modern American society. Fall even-numbered years.
HIST 2255 INTRODUCTION TO
HMSR 2101 COOPERATIVE
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCES IN HUMAN SERVICES I. 4 hours. Students placed in work
situations approved by the Coordinator of Human Services will receive academic
credit. This course is not recommended to students planning to transfer to a
four-year college. The Coordinator will outline the educational objectives to
be attained by students and have the co-op employers agree to provide the
opportunity for students to meet these objectives. Final grades will be
assigned by the Coordinator. Fall.
HMSR 2102 COOPERATIVE
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCES IN HUMAN SERVICES II. 4 hours. Students placed in work
situations approved by the Coordinator of Human Services will receive academic
credit. This course is not recommended to students planning to transfer to a
four-year college. The Coordinator will outline the educational objectives to
be attained by students and have the co-op employers agree to provide the
opportunity for students to meet these objectives. Final grades will be
assigned by the Coordinator. Spring.
HNRS 1101 HONORS SEMINAR. 1
hour. Freshman level honors seminar built around the concepts of “self,”
“society,” and “nature.” Basic questions of human existence are explored in an
interdisciplinary manner. The seminars also serve as an orientation to college
life and are taken in place of ABAC 1000 by honors program students. Fall.
HNRS 1102 HONORS SEMINAR. 1
hour. Freshman level honors seminar built around the concepts of “self,”
“society,” and “nature.” Basic questions of human existence are explored in an
interdisciplinary manner. These seminars also serve as an orientation to
college life and are taken in place of ABAC 1000 by honors program students.
Spring.
HNRS 2101 HONORS SEMINAR. 1
hour. Sophomore level honors seminar. Selected special topics are explored in
an environment that fosters both collaborative and independent learning. As
needed.
HNRS 2102 HONORS SEMINAR. 1
hour. Sophomore level honors seminar. Selected special topics are explored in
an environment that fosters both collaborative and independent learning. As
needed.
HORT 2201 PRINCIPLES OF
HORTICULTURE. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing basic botany and
principles of plant growth. Plant responses to varying climatic, environmental,
and plant factors applicable to fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals will be
emphasized. Transfer credit to senior colleges. Fall.
HORT 2202 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing the selection,
operation, and maintenance of power equipment used in various grounds
maintenance programs. This course will acquaint students with the various types
of mechanized equipment used in maintenance, production and planting operations
and to teach respect for power while learning how to operate and use the
equipment safely and to the best advantage.. Cost analysis of equipment will be
emphasized. Spring.
HORT 2206 SPECIAL PROBLEMS
(EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING) IN PRODUCTION. 3 hours. A conference and practical
experience course directed toward the ornamental production student. Projects
selected by the student and the advisor will form the basis of this course.
Individual and group problems related to the projects will be discussed.
Critical and rational thinking skills and problem-solving abilities will be
exercised. Fall, Spring.
HORT 2207 SPECIAL PROBLEMS
(EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING) IN LANDSCAPING. 3 hours. A conference and practical
experience course directed to the landscape student. Projects selected by the
student and the advisor will form the basis of this course. Individual and
group problems related to the projects will be discussed. Critical and rational
thinking skills and problem-solving abilities will be exercised. Fall, Spring.
HORT 2208 EXPERIENTIAL
LEARNING IN TURFGRASS. 3 hours. A conference and practical experience course
directed to the turfgrass student. Projects selected by the student and the
advisor will form the basis of this course. Individual and group problems
related to the projects will be discussed. Critical and rational thinking
skills and problem-solving abilities will be exercised. Fall, Spring.
HORT 2215 LANDSCAPE DESIGN. 4
hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing the principles of landscape
design as applied to residential as well as commercial properties. Emphasis is
placed on the theory and principles of landscape design and planning using
mechanical drafting and computer skills. Sketching and plan presentation will
be stressed also. Spring.
HORT 2218 INTERIOR PLANTSCAPES.
3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing the principles and practices
of design; installation and maintenance of foliage plants in homes and
commercial buildings. Interior planting plans will be developed showing the
plants and their value to the decorating scheme. Identification and cultural
requirements of the most commonly used foliage plants will be studied. Spring
odd years.
HORT 2220 PRODUCTION
INTERNSHIP (EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING). 12 hours. On job training students in
Ornamental Production. Orientation session must be completed prior to
placement. Detailed worksheets and project assignment to be completed during
placement. Critical and rational thinking skills and problem-solving abilities
will be exercised. Fall, Spring, Summer.
HORT 2221 GREENHOUSE
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT. 4 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing the
status of the greenhouse industry with emphasis on locations, plans, structures
and markets as applicable to the commercial crops of greenhouses. The economics
and practices of greenhouse operations as related to controlled environment
structures as well as propagation methods for commercial greenhouse crops.
Spring odd years.
HORT 2222 FLORICULTURE. 3
hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing the production of bedding plants
(annuals and perennials) with special emphasis on seed orders, scheduling
seeding dates, transplanting, and marketing dates. Programs will be studied for
watering, fertilization, and pest control. Fall odd years.
HORT 2230 TURF INTERNSHIP (EXPERIENTIAL
LEARNING). 12 hours. On job training for the student in Golf and Commercial
Turf Management. Orientation session must be completed prior to placement.
Detailed worksheet and project assignment to be completed during placement.
Critical and rational thinking skills and problem-solving abilities will be
exercised. Fall, Spring, Summer.
HORT 2231 TURFGRASS SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing turfgrass
cultivar and seed identification, selection, and establishment. The primary and
secondary cultural practices will be identified and studied. Fall.
HORT 2232 TURF
HORT 2233 GOLF COURSE DESIGN
AND MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing principles and
practices in design, development, and management of golf courses. Selection and
utilization of turfgrass materials, development of specifications for their
nutritional, chemical, and mechanical maintenance, equipment, labor management,
and public relations will be discussed. Spring.
HORT 2234 COMMERCIAL TURF
MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing site preparation
and establishment in commercial turfgrass production. Basic and applied
management programs, pricing, customer relations, scheduling, and personnel
management will be emphasized. Fall.
HORT 2235 COMPUTERIZED
GROUNDS MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing
computerized grounds and golf course management. The GCS for Windows software
program will be the basis of this course. Budgets and expenses, inventory and
purchase orders, personnel and labor, equipment and maintenance, chemicals and
calibrations, schedules and events, irrigation management, and graphics will be
discussed. Fall.
HORT 2236 ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES. 3 hours. Three discussions addressing environmental issues in golf
course construction and management, the role and conservation of water
resources, environmental impacts of turfgrass fertilization and pesticides,
development of integrated management systems for turfgrasses, wildlife and golf
courses, wetlands and golf courses, wetlands and golf courses, and aquatic and
terrestrial toxicities. Fall.
HORT 2237 SPORTS TURF
MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing installation and
maintenance of all sports and athletic fields. Emphasis will be placed on the
development of maintenance plans, problem solving and event scheduling. Spring.
HORT 2238 FUNDAMENTALS OF
GRINDING TECHNOLOGY. 3 hours. Discussion and laboratories addressing proper
blade, reel, and bedknife grinding and maintenance. Competencies will be
identified and assessed through each technology and grinding application.
Students will be exposed to multiple techniques and grinding procedures. Fall,
Spring.
HORT 2239 GROUNDS IRRIGATION
SYSTEMS. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing turfgrass and
landscape irrigation systems including basic installation, repairs, and
troubleshooting. Fall.
HORT 2240 GROUNDS INTERNSHIP
(EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING). 12 hours. On job training for students in Landscape
Management. Orientation session must be completed prior to placement. Detailed
worksheet and project assignment to be completed during placement. Critical and
rational thinking skills and problem-solving abilities will be exercised. Fall,
Spring, Summer.
HORT 2241 GROUNDS MANAGEMENT.
4 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing the principles in selection,
establishment, and maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs, groundcovers,
lawns, and flower areas. Planting procedures, pruning, mulching, fertilization,
bracing, cabling, and bark and cavity repair will be discussed. Fall.
HORT 2243 URBAN TREE
MAINTENANCE. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing the planning and
practices involving tree maintenance in urban landscapes and grounds, and
arboriculture. Topics in the urban environment include vegetation ordinances;
planning, planting and maintenance of street trees; urban greenscape
management; urban tree maintenance and pest control; and commercial and utility
arboriculture. Spring odd years.
HORT 2244 ORNAMENTAL
HORT 2250 INTERNSHIP II
(EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING). 12 hours. Advanced on job training for the student in
Environmental Horticulture needing further industry experience. Orientation
session must be completed prior to placement. Detailed worksheet and project
assignment to be completed during placement. Critical and rational thinking
skills and problem-solving abilities will be exercised. Fall, Spring, Summer.
HORT 2251 GARDEN
CENTER/FLORAL MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Discussions addressing planning,
establishment, and operation of an retail horticulture business. Display
arrangements; lighting control; organization of plant materials, supplies, and
garden equipment; and common business practices will be discussed. Fall odd
years.
HORT 2261 NURSERY CROP
PRODUCTION. 4 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing production of
nursery crops, labor and sales management, retail and wholesale nurseries, location,
layout, equipment, and facilities as well as propagation methods used for woody
ornamentals. Spring even years.
HORT 2270 WOODY ORNAMENTAL
PLANT IDENTIFICATION. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories addressing the
cultural practices and landscape values of woody ornamental plant materials.
Laboratory practices will include identification of plants commonly used in
landscape planting. Fall, Spring.
HORT 2271 HERBACEOUS
ORNAMENTAL PLANT IDENTIFICATION. 3 hours. Discussions and laboratories
addressing the identification of common and outstanding herbaceous ornamentals.
Cultural practices and landscape values of herbaceous ornamentals will be
discussed. Spring even years.
HORT 2290 GOLF CLUB
INTERNSHIP (EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING). 12 hours. On job training for the student
in Golf Club Management. Orientation session must be completed prior to
placement. Detailed worksheet and project assignment to be completed during
placement. Critical and rational thinking skills and problem-solving abilities
will be exercised. Fall, Spring, Summer.
HORT 2291 GOLF CLUB
OPERATIONS. 3 hours. Discussions addressing time, service, and personnel
management including the training of new employees, avoiding overlapping
functions, and balancing workloads. Also, cost controls, foods, beverages,
labor, insurance, securities, taxes, regulations, computers, communication
marketing, telephone courtesy, and customer service will be emphasized. Fall
odd years.
HORT 2292 GOLF CLUB
MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Discussions addressing clubhouse planning, professional
dining room management, swimming pool management, mobile refreshment
management, and newsletter development and edition. Also, menu design
merchandising and marketing, menu engineering (customer demand, menu mix
analysis, and item contributions margin), perspectives, (delegating, food cost
question, retaining managers, developing annual operational and capital
budgets, and forecasting the club industry), preventing internal theft, club
by-laws and contracts, and responsible beverage service will be emphasized.
Fall even years.
HORT 2293 EXPERIENTIAL
LEARNING IN GOLF CLUBHOUSE MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. A conference and practical
experience course directed toward the golf clubhouse management student.
Projects selected by the student and the advisor will form the basis of this
course. Individual and group problems related to the projects will be discussed
and presented in written and verbal format. Critical and rational thinking
skills and problem-solving abilities will be exercised. Fall, Spring, Summer.
HUMN 1100 TOPICS IN THE
HUMANITIES. 1 hour. An exploration of issues and ideas related to the study
and/or practice of the humanities in the contemporary world. Topics will vary.
Fall, Spring.
HUMN 2221 WESTERN WORLD
HUMANITIES I. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. Designed to foster in the
student some knowledge and appreciation of literature, music, painting,
sculpture, and architecture in the following art periods: Greek, Roman, early
Christian, Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance. Fall, Spring, Summer.
HUMN 2222 WESTERN WORLD
HUMANITIES II. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. Designed to foster in the
student some knowledge and appreciation of literature, music, painting,
sculpture, and architecture in the following art periods: Baroque, Rococo, Classic,
Romantic, and Twentieth Century. Fall, Spring, Summer.
ITEC 2220 MICROCOMPUTER
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONCEPTS. 3 hours. Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of
computer applications. This course will provide coverage of the functions and
architecture of computer hardware; operating system functions, installation,
and configuration; and extensive hands-on experience in computer set-up,
operation and maintenance. A student passing both parts of the A+ Certification
Exam may receive credit by exam for this course. Fall.
ITEC 2230 ADVANCED OFFICE
APPLICATIONS. 3 hours. Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of computer
applications. This course is designed to develop a student’s advanced word
processing skills in the areas of macros, document merging, graphics, and desktop
design. Additionally, advanced spreadsheet skills will be covered including
data tables, data management, and macros. Focus will be placed on the
integration of output from one software program to another. Students passing
both expert level MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialists) exams in Excel 2000
and Word 2000 may receive credit by exam for this course. Fall.
ITEC 2235 WEB PAGE DESIGN. 3
hours. Prerequisite: CISM 2201 with minimum grade of “C”. This course is
designed to provide a foundation in the principles and applications of proper
interface design for human interaction with computer systems. Contributions
from psychology, engineering, physiology and ergonomics will be used to
illustrate the proper design of menus, icons, pointing devices, commands and
other graphic, audio/video and hypermedia components. Principles are
illustrated through the creation of interfaces using Microsoft Frontpage. Fall.
ITEC 2236 INTRODUCTION TO
MULTIMEDIA FOR THE WEB. 3 hours. Prerequisite: CISM 2201 with minimum grade of
“C”. Basic design principles and tools for creating multimedia web sites
including coverage of techniques for capturing, editing, storing, and
retrieving content for presentation and web delivery of video.
ITEC 2245 MICROCOMPUTER
DATABASE MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: CISM 2201 with minimum grade of
“C”. This course will cover the principles and practices in information
modeling and database design; methods to analyze information requirements,
devise data models, construct schemas and implement models within common
database management software; use of DBMS software to create databases, perform
queries, produce reports and perform standard maintenance functions. Students
passing the MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) exam in Access 2000 may receive
credit by exam for this course. Spring.
ITEC 2260 INTRODUCTION TO
MICROCOMPUTER PROGRAMMING. 3 hours. Prerequisite: CISM 2201 with minimum grade
of “C”. Students learn to write modular, well-documented programs. Topics begin
with an overview of problem-solving methods, algorithms, modules, program flow,
flowcharting, pseudo-code, and documentation. This is followed by instruction
in data types and basic control structures, including loops, conditionals,
arrays, subroutines, files, and records. Weekly programming assignments employ
these features as they are introduced.
ITEC 2261 WEB APPLICATIONS
DEVELOPMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: CISM 2201 with minimum grade of “C”. This
course is a survey of techniques and tools for developing Web-based information
processing applications; page description languages, scripting languages, data
structuring languages, file and database access methods and other technologies
for creating dynamic, data-driven web sites. Spring.
ITEC 2270 INTERNET
INFORMATION SERVER MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: CISM 2201 with minimum
grade of “C”. This course is designed to allow students to explore the creation
and configuration of a Web Server. Topics will include installing and managing
IIS, understanding IIS architecture, configuring the WWW and FTP services,
managing web site content, analyzing web site usage, understanding transaction
server, and monitoring IIS. Spring.
ITEC 2280 ACTIVE SERVER
PAGES. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ITEC 2261 with minimum grade of “C”. An
introduction to server-based web processing with an Active Server Page
development environment. Topics will include coverage of browser-and
server-based scripting languages, data structuring, data exchange languages,
file and database access methods, dynamic page styling and other technologies
for creating dynamic, data-driven web sites.
JRNL 1100A,B,C,D JOURNALISM
SEMINAR. 1 hour. Practical application and study of journalistic techniques in
(1) the operation of ABAC’s student publications or (2) production work with
ABAC’s student broadcast outlets. The equivalent of at least twenty
internship-oriented hours must be logged by the student each semester. (A) Pegasus
(B) WPLH-FM (C) The Stallion (D) ABAC Video Production. (A) Fall, Spring. (B),
(C), (D) Fall, Spring, Summer.
JRNL 1101 INTRODUCTORY
JOURNALISM. 4 hours. Co-requisite/Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or approval of
instructor. A survey of contemporary mass media focused on journalism history
and current trends, particularly in the area of news gathering. Students will
also study and practice basic news writing and photojournalism techniques.
Fall.
JRNL 2060 NEWS WRITING AND
REPORTING. 4 hours. Prerequisite: JRNL 1100 or approval of instructor.
(Correction: JRNL 1101 is the correct prerequisite).
A study
and practical application of basic news reporting, writing, editing, photojournalism,
and design techniques for the print media. Spring.
MATH 0097 BEGINNING ALGEBRA. 4
hours. Emphasis is placed on those topics of beginning algebra and the
fundamentals of basic algebra. Required of a student scoring below an
established cut-off score on the placement exam. Fall, Spring, Summer
MATH 0099 INTRODUCTORY
ALGEBRA. 4 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 0097 with a grade of “C” or better, or a
satisfactory score on the MATH 0097 exemption test. A short review of beginning
algebra followed by additional algebra topics including real number operations
on algebraic expressions, algebraic fractions, exponents and radicals, graphing
equalities and inequalities. Fall, Spring, Summer.
MATH 1002 TECHNICAL
MATHEMATICS. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Set by math placement test. Three hours of
lectures each week. A study of basic mathematical processes and concepts,
metric conversion, elementary descriptive geometry and trigonometry with
applications, percent, ratio and proportion and simple algebraic operations.
Fall, Spring, Summer as needed.
MATH 1101 MATHEMATICAL
MODELING. 3 hours. This course is an introduction to mathematical modeling
using graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal techniques to describe and
explore real-world data and phenomena. Emphasis is on the use of elementary
functions to investigate and analyze applied problems and questions, supported
by the use of appropriate technology, and on effective communication of
quantitative concepts and results. Fall, Spring, Summer as needed.
MATH 1105 MATHEMATICAL
INQUIRY FOR TEACHERS. 3 hours. A problem-centered treatment of mathematics
including the general content areas of probability, statistics, geometry, and
algebra. Designed for elementary education majors. Fall, Spring.
MATH 1111 COLLEGE ALGEBRA. 3
hours. Three hours of lecture each week. This course is a functional approach
to algebra that incorporates the use of appropriate technology. Emphasis will
be placed on the study of linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational,
polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, their graphs and
applications. Fall, Spring, Summer.
MATH 1112 TRIGONOMETRY. 3
hours. Prerequisite: MATH 1111 with a grade of C or better or exemption from
MATH 1111. Three hours of lecture each week. A study of the trigonometric functions
and their inverses, further study of complex numbers. Fall, Spring, Summer as
needed.
MATH 1113 PRE-CALCULUS
MATHEMATICS. 4 hours. Prerequisite: High School Trigonometry and MATH 1111
exemption; or High School Trigonometry and MATH 1111 with a grade of “C” or
better; or score on placement test. This course is designed to prepare students
for calculus, physics, and related technical subjects. Topics include an
intensive study of algebraic and transcendental functions and analytic
geometry. Fall, Spring, Summer as needed.
MATH 1120 SEMINAR IN LINEAR
ALGEBRA. 1 hour. One hour of lecture each week. General topics to be covered
include an introduction to systems of linear equations, matrices and algebra of
matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, and eigenvalues.
Emphasis will be placed on computational development and applications. Spring.
MATH 2000 STATISTICS. 3
hours. Prerequisite: MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 or exemption. Three hours of
lecture each week. An introduction to basic descriptive and inferential
statistics. Includes measures of central tendency, variability and position;
statistical graphs including the stem and leaf plot, box plot, dot plot,
frequency polygon, histogram, circle graph, and ogive; confidence intervals,
hypothesis testing, and other applications involving the binominal, normal, t,
chi-square, and F-distributions; and correlation and regression analysis. The
emphasis is on applications rather than on mathematical theory, and both
calculator and computer techniques will be stressed. Fall, Spring, Summer as
needed.
MATH 2003 APPLIED CALCULUS. 3
hours. Prerequisite: MATH 1111 with a grade of C or better or exemption from
college algebra. Three hours of lecture each week. An overview of analytical
geometry and an introduction to calculus with application to problems in
business, economics, and social science. Among topics included are analysis and
applications of linear and polynomial functions, analysis and applications of
differentiation, and analysis and applications of exponential and logarithmic
functions. The course is designed for business majors and is not acceptable for
science or mathematics majors. Fall, Spring, Summer as needed.
MATH 2053 CALCULUS I. 4
hours. Prerequisite: MATH 1112 or MATH 1113 with a grade of C or better, or
score on placement test. Four hours of lecture/demonstration each week. A first
course in the techniques and theory of the calculus. Topics include: limits,
continuity, differentiation and integration, applications of the derivative and
the integral. Fall, Spring, Summer as needed.
MATH 2054 CALCULUS II. 4
hours. Prerequisite: MATH 2053 with a grade of C or better. Four hours of
lecture/demonstration each week. Topics include further study of applications
of derivative and integral, transcendental functions, polar coordinates, conic
sections, infinite series. Fall, Spring.
MATH 2055 CALCULUS III. 4
hours. Prerequisite: MATH 2054 with a grade of C or better. Four hours of
lecture/demonstration each week. Topics in real-valued functions of several
variables, including vector calculus, three-dimensional analytic geometry,
partial differentiation, elementary linear algebra, vector spaces, three
dimensional geometry, multiple integration and applications. Spring.
MGMT 2165 FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT.
3 hours. This course is designed to give a student the knowledge of the applied
management techniques, practices, and principles that are universally accepted
in contemporary business. Emphasis is placed on the decision-making process and
to solve management problems of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and
controlling. Fall.
MGMT 2166 SMALL BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. A study of various small business patterns designed to
acquaint students with the problems and procedures of starting a business
venture. Strong emphasis will be placed on entrepreneurial opportunities and
new venture processes, as well as coverage of managerial activities needed for
successful operation of small firms. Fall.
MGMT 2167 HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Includes an introduction to the nature of
employer/employee relationships, a study of contemporary human relations
techniques employed by business managers, as well as a survey of the primary
functions of personnel administration including recruiting, selection,
interviewing, training, testing, and supervision. Spring.
MKTG 2175 PRINCIPLES OF
MARKETING. 3 hours. Principles and methods involved in the movement of goods
and services from producer to consumer. Market institutions and functions are
discussed. Special attention to problems encountered in managing the Marketing
Mix. Spring, even years.
MKTG 2176 ADVERTISING AND
SALES PROMOTION. 3 hours. Designed to acquaint the student with all phases of
sales promotion, advertising, display, direct mail, radio, and TV. Actual
practice in developing material in accordance with modern technique. Spring,
odd years.
MKTG 2177 PERSONAL SELLING. 3
hours. Designed to develop persuasive oral communication skills and their
practical application to the basic principles of selling. The study of product
information and its presentation, determination of customer needs, buying
motives, customer analysis, opportunities in selling and personality
requirements of salespeople. Spring.
MUSC 1000 KEYBOARDS A,B,C,D
NON-MAJOR. 2 hours. Basic, progressive instruction in keyboarding instruments.
Designed for a student not majoring in music and who may not take MUSC 1001.
Fall, Spring.
MUSC 1001 KEYBOARDS A,B,C,D. 2
hours. Music majors only. Basic, progressive instruction in keyboard instruments.
Fall, Spring.
MUSC 1080A,B,C CONCERT BAND. 1
hour. Open to any student who can qualify. Fall, Spring.
MUSC 1090A,B,C CONCERT CHOIR.
1 hour. Open to any student who can qualify. Fall, Spring.
MUSC 1100 MUSIC APPRECIATION.
3 hours. An introduction into the basics of music and a study of masterpieces
of music literature, as well as a brief overview of the history of music. This
course is designed for a non-music major who has little background or basic
knowledge of music. Fall, Spring, Summer.
MUSC 1134 ELEMENTARY MUSIC
THEORY. 2 hours. Part-writing of triads, sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard
harmony. Some creative work. Fall.
MUSC 1135 ELEMENTARY MUSIC
THEORY. 2 hours. Triads in inversions, dominant seventh chord, secondary
seventh chords and invasions, sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony.
Continuation of creative work. Spring.
MUSC 1181A,B,C APPLIED MUSIC.
1 hour. One 30-minute lesson a week in piano, organ, other instrument or voice.
Designed for a music major taking a second applied principal in a secondary
applied. Fall, Spring.
MUSC 1182A,B,C APPLIED MUSIC.
2 hours. One 50-minute lesson a week in piano, organ, other instrument or
voice. For a music major only. Fall, Spring.
MUSC 1187A,B,C JAZZ CHOIR. 1
hour. Open to any student who is a member of the chorus and who can qualify.
Fall, Spring.
MUSC 1190A,B,C JAZZ ENSEMBLE.
1 hour. Open to any student who can suitably play a musical instrument. Gives a
student the opportunity to experience all types of jazz musical styles (blues,
swing, rock, and improvisation) through the actual playing of instruments in a
small combo group. Fall, Spring.
MUSC 1191A,B,C SMALL GROUP
ENSEMBLE. 1 hour. Open to any student who can suitably play a musical
instrument in the groups listed above or who have experience in corps marching.
Fall, Spring.
MUSC 2234 ADVANCED MUSIC
THEORY. 2 hours. Secondary dominant, modulation, melodic and harmonic material,
analysis of small forms (binary and ternary), eartraining, keyboard harmony,
and analysis. Continuation of creative work. Fall
MUSC 2235 ADVANCED MUSIC
THEORY. 2 hours. Neapolitan and augmented chords, chromatic chord forms
(chromatic mediants, altered dominant, and borrowed chords), advanced
modulation, advanced form (rondo and sonata-allegro), contemporary techniques,
including extended chords, quartal and secondary harmony, twelve-tone rhythmic
devices, sight-singing, eartraining, keyboard harmony, and analysis.
Continuation of creative work. Spring.
MUSC 2080A,B,C CONCERT BAND. 1
hour. Open to any student who can qualify. Fall, Spring.
MUSC 2281A,B,C APPLIED MUSIC.
1 hour. One 30-minute lesson a week in piano, organ, other instrument or voice.
Designed for a music major taking a second applied principal or a secondary
applied. Fall, Spring.
MUSC 2282A,B,C APPLIED MUSIC.
2 hours. One 50-minute lesson a week in piano, organ, other instrument or
voice. For a music major only. Fall, Spring.
MUSC 2287A,B,C JAZZ CHOIR. 1
hour. Open to any student who is a member of the chorus and who can qualify.
Fall, Spring.
MUSC 2090A,B,C CONCERT CHOIR.
1 hour. Open to any student who can qualify. Fall, Spring.
MUSC 2290A,B,C JAZZ ENSEMBLE.
1 hour. Open to any student who can suitably play a musical instrument. Gives a
student the opportunity to experience all types of jazz musical styles (blues,
swing, rock, and improvisation) through the actual playing of instruments in a
small combo group. Fall, Spring.
MUSC 2291A,B,C SMALL GROUP
ENSEMBLE. 1 hour. Open to any student who can suitably play a musical
instrument in the groups listed above or who have experience in corps marching.
Fall, Spring.
NURS 1108 NURSING
I-FUNDAMENTALS. 6 hours. Co-requisite: NURS 1109. Four hours of lecture and
nine skills/clinical lab hours each week. This course is a study of the
concepts and psychomotor skills that provide the foundation for nursing theory
and practice. A major focus is on the utilization of the nursing process to
care for clients from young adulthood through later maturity who require
assistance in meeting physiological and psychosocial needs. Fall & Spring
NURS 1109 NURSING II-HEALTH
& PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT. 3 hours. Co-requisite: NURS 1108. Two hours of
lecture and three hours of skills lab each week. This course is a study of the
basic skills that provide the foundation for nursing assessment. The major
focus of this course is on physical assessment of all body systems.
Nutritional, psychosocial, and community assessment are included. Fall, Spring,
and Summer
NURS 1110 NURSING III-
MEDICAL/SURGICAL ONE. 6 hours. Prerequisite: NURS 1108 & 1109 with a C or
better. Co-requisite: BIOL 2012 & BIOL 2012 L. Four hours of lecture and
nine of skills/clinical lab each week. This course is a study of the
perioperative client and clients with gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal,
respiratory, cardiovascular, immunological, neurological, and psychosocial
dysfunctions. The major focus of this course is on utilization of the nursing
process to care for clients experiencing these dysfunctions. Fall & Spring.
NURS 1115 TRANSITION TO
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING. 3 hours. Two hours of lecture and three hours of
skills/clinical lab each week. This course is designed to assist the Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) and Licensed Paramedic to matriculate into the second
year of the Associate in Science in Nursing program. The major focus of the
course is on role transition and selected concepts from nursing courses offered
during the first year of nursing. Summer.
NURS 2207 NURSING IV-
MEDICAL/SURGICAL TWO. 6 hours. Prerequisite: NURS 1110 or NURS 1115 with a C or
better. Co-requisite: NURS 2208. Four hours of lecture and nine hours of
skills/clinical each week. This course is a study of clients with
cardiovascular, endocrine, genitourinary, immunological, neurological, and
psychosocial dysfunctions. The major focus of this course is on utilization of
the nursing process to care for clients experiencing these dysfunctions. Fall
& Spring.
NURS 2208 NURSING V-
MATERNAL-CHILD & WOMEN’S HEALTH. 4 hours. Prerequisite: PSCY 2301 &
NURS 1110 with a C or better. Co-requisite: NURS 2207. Three hours of lecture
and three hours of clinical each week. This course is a study of female clients
from adolescence through later maturity and newborn infants. The major focus of
this course is on utilization of the nursing process to care for maternity clients,
newborn infants and clients experiencing dysfunctions specific to females. Fall
& Spring.
NURS 2209 NURSING VI-
PEDIATRICS. 4 hours. Prerequisite: NURS 2207 & 2208 with a C or better.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of clinical lab each week. This course
is a study of the nursing care of culturally diverse pediatric clients from
infancy through adolescence with an emphasis upon wellness and dysfunctions.
The major focus of this course is on the utilization of the nursing process to
meet the wellness, physiological, and psychosocial needs of pediatric clients.
Fall & Spring.
NURS 2210 NURSING VII-
MEDICAL/SURGICAL THREE. 6 hours. Prerequisite: NURS 2207 & 2208 with a C or
better. Co-requisite: NURS 2209. Four hours of lecture and nine hours of
skills/clinical lab each week. This course is a study of clients with
cardiovascular, endocrine, genitourinary, immunological, neurological,
integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and psychosocial dysfunctions. The
major focus of this course is on utilization of the nursing process to care for
clients experiencing complex and/or multiple dysfunctions. Fall & Spring.
PHED 1000C ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL
EDUCATION I. 1 hour. Medical release and physician’s verification of physical
limitations are required. The course includes screening and assessment to
provide individualized programming. The needs of the student will be used to
establish a personalized training program. Fall.
PHED 1001C ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL
EDUCATION II. 1 hour. Medical release and physician’s verification of physical
limitations are required. This course is a continuation of Adaptive Physical
Education I. Spring.
PHED 1100C HEALTH &
WELLNESS. 2 hours. Two class meetings per week. Designed to provide the student
with knowledge of current health problems including physical fitness,
nutrition, pollution and major diseases, and to encourage application of this
knowledge for healthful living. MEN and WOMEN. Fall, Spring, and Summer.
PHED 1101C ARCHERY. 1 hour.
The purpose of this course is to give basic knowledge and skill of archery as a
sport to the student for personal use. This course may be used by the
participant to advance techniques and skill in recreational archery. It may
also be used by a student interested in the sport of bow-hunting. MEN and
WOMEN. Fall, Spring.
PHED 1104C TENNIS. 1 hour. A
beginning course designed to teach the basic fundamentals of tennis. Rules and
strategy will be emphasized. Students are required to furnish their own tennis
rackets. Fall, Spring.
PHED 1106C VOLLEYBALL. 1
hour. Designed to teach the basic skills, strategy and rules. Skills include
the different volleys, serving, spiking and blocking. MEN and WOMEN. Fall,
Spring.
PHED 1123C WEIGHT TRAINING. 1
hour. A course designed for a student interested in improving strength, power,
and physical fitness by the use of the weight machines. MEN and WOMEN. Fall,
Spring, Summer.
PHED 1125C FITNESS WALKING. 1
hour. A class designed to provide instruction and skill development in fitness
walking. The primary focus of the class will be on the enhancement of
cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Fall, Spring.
PHED 1126C PERSONAL
CONDITIONING. 1hour. A fitness class designed to improve cardiorespiratory
fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility through
endurance exercise, resistance training, and stretching. Fall, Spring.
PHED 1130C AQUATICISE. 1
hour. An aerobics class which enhances fitness levels through jogging,
calisthenics, and resistance training in the water. Bi-termed Fall.
PHED 1137C INTERMEDIATE
SWIMMING. 1 hour. This class encompasses instruction in the crawls, side
strokes, elementary back stroke, breast stroke, and basic safety and rescue
skills. This course is not for the non-swimmer. Fall(bi-termed), Summer.
PHED 1139C GOLF II. 1 hour.
Intermediate Golf. Prerequisite: PHED 1141C with a grade of B or better of a 15
or less handicap. A course designed to help a student apply the basic skills
learned in PHED 1141C for successful scoring and employment of the game.
Further concentration in understanding rules and etiquette will be emphasized.
Spring.
PHED 1140C BADMINTON. 1 hour.
A beginning course designed to teach the basic fundamentals of badminton. Rules
and strategy will be emphasized. Student are required to furnish their own
badminton rackets. Fall, Spring.
PHED 1141C GOLF I. 1 hour. A
course which covers basic fundamental skills in golf. Its purpose is to provide
each student with a working knowledge of the game. Lecture classes will cover
terminology, rules and etiquette. Practical classes will include driving,
chipping and putting. MEN and WOMEN. Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHED 1150C COUNTRY/WESTERN
LINE DANCE I. 1 hour. Designed to impart knowledge and skill in country/western
line dancing. Classes cover terminology and movements used in various line
dances. MEN and WOMEN. Fall.
PHED 1151C COUNTRY/WESTERN
LINE DANCE II. 1 hour. Prerequisite: PHED 1150C Country/Western Line Dance I.
Classes cover terminology and movements used in various line dances. MEN and
WOMEN. Spring.
PHED 1160C BOWLING I. 1 hour.
A course designed for student interested in developing the basic fundamentals
of bowling. Skill instruction will cover approach and delivery, strikes, and
spares. Classroom instruction will cover scoring and rules. Additional fee
required. MEN and WOMEN. Fall, Spring.
PHED 1170 FIELD EXPERIENCE. 1
hour. Practical experience in public or private schools, the City Parks and
Recreation Department, on campus with intramurals/athletics, or other
experiences as assigned. Students will present a final written summary of their
experiences. Spring.
PHED 1210 INTRODUCTION TO
RECREATION: 3 hours. This course is designed to introduce the student to the
basic concepts of recreation. The course will include the history of the
recreation movement, theories of play and leisure, and philosophies of
recreation. Emphasis will be placed on the economic importance of recreation
and the social institutions providing recreation. As needed.
PHIL 2111 INTRODUCTION TO
WESTERN PHILOSOPHY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENGL 1101.
Philosophy 2111 is a survey course. Material covered will include both major
and minor works in epistemology, metaphysics, logic and ethics. This course
requires a great deal of reading and critical thinking skills. Spring.
PHSC 1011 SURVEY OF PHYSICS. 3
hours. Co-requisite: PHSC 1011L. Prerequisite: MATH 1111 or exemption. Three
hours of lecture each week. A survey course dealing with elementary
fundamentals of physical science, especially physics, with some study of the simpler
applications. Fall and Summer as needed.
PHSC 1011L SURVEY OF PHYSICS
LABORATORY. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period each week to accompany PHSC
1011. Fall and Summer as needed.
PHSC 1012 SURVEY OF
CHEMISTRY. 3 hours. Co-requisite: PHSC 1012L. Three hours of lecture each week.
Chemistry is used to investigate selected topics of current interest, including
global warming, ozone depletion, and air and water pollution. The chemistry is
introduced on a need to know basis. Emphasis will be placed upon how chemistry
impacts everyday life. Spring, Summer as needed.
PHSC 1012L SURVEY OF
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. 1 hour. One three-hour laboratory period each week to
accompany PHSC 1012. Spring, Summer as needed.
PHYS 1111. 3 hours.
Co-requisite: PHYS 1111L. Prerequisite: MATH 1112 or MATH 1113. Three hours of
lecture and one hour of recitation each week. An introductory course which will
include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. Elementary algebra
and trigonometry will be used. Fall and Summer as needed.
PHYS 1111L INTRODUCTORY
PHYSICS I LABORATORY. 1 hour. One three-hour laboratory period each week to
accompany PHYS 1111. Fall and Summer as needed.
PHYS 1112 INTRODUCTORY
PHYSICS II. 3 hours. Co-requisite: PHYS 1112L. Prerequisite: PHYS 1111 AND PHYS
1111L. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. An
introductory course which will include material from electromagnetism, optics,
and modern physics. Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used. Spring.
PHYS 1112L INTRODUCTORY
PHYSICS II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One three-hour laboratory period each week to
accompany PHYS 1112. Spring.
PHYS 2211 PRINCIPLES OF
PHYSICS I. 3 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 2053. Co-requisite: PHYS 2211L. Three
hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. An introductory course
which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
Elementary differential calculus will be used. Fall.
PHYS 2211L PRINCIPLES OF
PHYSICS I LABORATORY. 1 hour. One three-hour laboratory period each week to accompany
PHYS 2211. Fall
PHYS 2212 PRINCIPLES OF
PHYSICS II. 3 hours. Co-requisite: PHYS 2212L. Prerequisite: PHYS 2211 and PHYS
2211L. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. An
introductory course which will include material from electromagnetism, optics,
and modern physics. Elementary differential and integral calculus will be used.
Spring.
PHYS 2212L PRINCIPLES OF
PHYSICS II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One three-hour laboratory period each week to
accompany PHYS 2212. Spring.
PNUR 1104 PHARMACOLOGY FOR
HEALTH PROFESSIONS. 2 hours. Prerequisite: Set by math placement test. A study
of the concepts that promote the administration of medication with concern for
safety and precision. Incorporated into this course are major principles of
mathematics including fractions, decimals, conversions between the various
systems of weights and measures, and the use of ratio and proportion.
Foundations of pharmacology, drug action at the physiology level, and drug
preparation and administration to culturally diverse clients throughout the
lifespan is included. Fall, Spring & Summer as needed.
POLS 1101 AMERICAN
GOVERNMENT. 3 hours. An introductory course covering the essential facts of
federal, state, and local governments in the United States. The origin, development,
organization, and practices of national and state governments will be examined.
This course satisfies state law requiring examination on Georgia and United
States Constitutions. Fall, Spring, Summer.
POLS 2101 INTRODUCTION TO
POLITICAL SCIENCE. 3 hours. An introduction to the overall discipline of
political science as a field of inquiry. The course surveys the various
sub-fields of political science, including American, political philosophy,
comparative politics, public administration, and international politics. Fall,
Spring.
POLS 2201 STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT. 3 hours. An examination of the organization and functions of the
state and its political subdivisions. Emphasis is given to the state and local
governments of Georgia. Spring.
POLS 2401 GLOBAL ISSUES. 3
hours. An examination of current global issues. Topics will include
environmental, demographic, economic, and security concerns at the
international level. An emphasis will be placed on the relevance of these
global issues to the citizens of the state of Georgia. Fall.
PSYC 1101 INTRODUCTION TO
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. 3 hours. A broad survey of the major topics in psychology
including, but not limited to, research methodology, biological and social
factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, and
abnormal behavior/therapy. Fall, Spring, Summer.
PSYC 2101 INTRODUCTION TO THE
PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT. 3 hours. An introductory examination of the applied
psychological theory and research concerning mental health and well being.
Personal application is stressed. Spring.
PSYC 2103 INTRODUCTION TO
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 with a “C” or better. An
introductory, non-laboratory based examination of human development across the
life span with an emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive, and
social development. Fall, Spring, Summer.
PSYC 2201 INTRODUCTION TO
ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR. 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 with a “C” or better. An
introduction to clinical procedures involved with assessing, diagnosing,
treating and anticipating treatment outcomes for persons with identifiable
mental disorders. While the course is text-oriented and based in the vocabulary
of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a student will
also be expected to apply theoretical constructs to pseudopatients found in
novels, docu-novels and case studies. Fall, Spring.
READ 0099 LEARNING SUPPORT
READING. 4 hours. Four hours of lecture each week. This course is designed to
teach reading skills necessary for success in comprehending college level
courses. Topics include vocabulary development, literal and inferential
comprehension, and analytical reading skills. This course requires reading lab
work. Required of a student scoring below an established cut-off score on the
reading placement exam. Students may exit Learning Support Reading by
successfully completing READ 0099 and making a satisfactory score on the
COMPASS exam. Fall, Spring, Summer.
RELG 1100 INTRODUCTION TO
WORLD RELIGIONS. 3 hours. A survey and comparison of the beliefs, practices,
traditions, history, and modern developments of the basic world religions,
including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Fall.
REMM 0090 REMEDIAL MATH. 5
hours. Five hours of lecture each week. This course is designed to help the
student with an understanding of the fundamental processes with whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers. The course will increase the
students’ knowledge and competency in geometry concepts and in solving linear
equations. Required of a student scoring below an established cut-off score on
the pre-algebra placement exam. REMM 0090 is the course that prepares a student
for MATH 1002. Fall, Spring.
RGTE 0199 REGENTS’ ESSAY
REMEDIATION. 2 hours. This course is required of a student who fails to meet
the essay requirements of the University System Regents’ Test. This course
includes intensive classroom instruction and individual conferences in English
composition skills. Fall, Spring, Summer.
RGTR 0198 REGENTS’ READING
REMEDIATION. 2 hours. This course is required of a student who fails the
reading portion of the University System Regents’ Test. The course consists of
intensive instruction in vocabulary building and reading composition. Fall,
Spring, Summer.
ROTC 0499 LEADERSHIP
LABORATORY. The ROTC 1000 and 2000 Leadership Laboratory (LAB) courses included
a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill ceremonies, military
commands and Air Force opportunities. ROTC 3000 and 4000 courses provide
advanced leadership experiences that involve planning, organizing and executing
cadet training activities, as well as, preparing and presenting briefings and
other oral written communications. Fall, Spring.
ROTC 1001 INTRODUCTION TO THE
AIR FORCE TODAY I. 1 hour. A survey course designed to introduce students to
the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Featured topics include: mission and organization of the United States Air
Force, officership, and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air
Force opportunities and benefits, and written communications. A mandatory
Leadership Laboratory (ROTC 0499) complements this course by providing cadets
with followership experiences. Fall.
ROTC 1002 INTRODUCTION TO THE
AIR FORCE TODAY II. 1 hour. A survey course designed to introduce students to
the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Featured topics include: mission and organization of the United States Air
Force, a macro history of the United States military, Air Force opportunities
and benefits, group leadership projects and oral communication. A mandatory
Leadership Laboratory (ROTC 0499) complements this course by providing cadets
with followership experiences. Spring.
ROTC 2001 THE AIR FORCE WAY
I. 1 hour. A survey course designed to facilitate the transition form ROTC
cadet to Air Force ROTC officer candidate. Featured topics include: Air Force
heritage and leaders, development of airpower doctrine from the invention of
the airplane through the present, and written communications. A mandatory
Leadership Laboratory (ROTC 0499) complements this course by providing cadets
with their first opportunity to apply leadership experiences discussed in
class. Fall.
ROTC 2002 THE AIR FORCE WAY
II. 1 hour. A survey course designed to facilitate the transformation from ROTC
cadet to Air Force ROTC officer candidate. Featured topics include:
Introduction to leadership, quality Air Force management tools, ethics and
values, oral communication group leadership projects. A mandatory Leadership
Laboratory (ROTC 0499) complements this course by providing cadets with their
first opportunity to apply leadership experiences discussed in class. Spring.
SCIE 1000 ADDRESSING
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. 1 hour. This seminar will address current controversial
environmental issues concentrating on the problems and solutions associated
with these issues. The basis for class discussions will be the background and
controversy surrounding these issues and ethics involved in solving the problems
as well as cultural, social, and political ramifications. Fall, Spring.
SCIE 1003 MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY. 1 hour. One hour each week. Designed to teach the meaning of 300
Latin and Greek roots, suffixes, and prefixes. With the knowledge of these 300
elements, a student is able to interpret and understand more than 10,000
complex medical terms. Fall and Spring.
SCIE 1005 ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE. 3 hours. Pre-requisite: PHSC 1011/1011L , PHSC 1012/1012L, or BIOL
1003/1003L. Three hours of lecture each week. A study of ecological concepts
that form the basis for understanding environmental issues confronting us;
ecology, populations, diversity, resources, pollution and global climate
changes. Interrelationships of physical, chemical and biological components of
the environment and the impact of human activities on the biosphere are
explored. Fall, Spring.
SCIE 1005L ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE LABORATORY. 1 hour. Pre-requisite: PHSC 1011/1011L or PHSC 1012/1012L
or BIOL 1003/1003L. Co-requisite: SCIE 1005. One two hour laboratory experience
each week. Experiences will include environmental science activities in the
laboratory as well as field trips to local areas of environmental interest.
Designed to accompany SCIE 1005 but may be taken independently. Fall, Spring.
SCIE 1006 MARINE SCIENCE. 3
hours. Pre-requisite: PHSC 1011/1011L or PHSC 1012/1012L or BIOL 1003/1003L.
Three hours of lecture each week usually in a classroom with an occasional
field outing. The course will include a general overview of the fundamentals of
Marine Science including marine geology, physics, chemistry, and biology. The
course addresses geological features of the marine environment, physical and
chemical features and actions of the marine environment, marine organisms and
their ecological interactions, as well as human interactions and conservation
of marine resources. A capstone field experience is provided at the end of the
semester. This class is designed for non-science majors with an interest in
oceans and marine science. Fall as needed.
SCIE 1007 INTRODUCTORY
GEOLOGY. 3 hours. Pre-requisite: PHSC 1011/1011L or PHSC 1012/1012L. Three
hours of lecture each week usually in a classroom with an occasional field
outing. The course topics introduced will include physical geological features
and processes that shape our Earth. Topics will include Rocks and minerals,
resources (water, soil, minerals, and energy) and processes such as plate
tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, streams, flooding and coastal erosion.
Topics extend to include waste disposal, pollution, environmental law, and land
use planning. A capstone field experience is provided at the end of the
semester. This class is designed for non-science majors with an interest in
geological concepts. Spring as needed.
SOCI 1101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY.
3 hours. A survey of the discipline of sociology. Topics will include
sociological theory, methods, and selected substantive areas, such as sex, age,
gender, social class, and race/ethnicity. Fall, Spring, Summer.
SOCI 1160 INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIAL PROBLEMS. 3 hours. A theoretical and empirical analysis of selected
major social problems confronting American society. Fall, Spring, Summer.
SOCI 2110 HUMAN SERVICES AND
SOCIAL POLICY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 1101 with a “C” or better. An
introduction to the problems of social policy and human services professions.
The course will include a study of various settings which offer social
services; development of knowledge, values, and skills relevant to human
services; and examination of the problems encountered in social delivery
systems. Students will explore the diversity of jobs in the current market that
await two- and four-year degree holders. Spring.
SOCI 2293 INTRODUCTION TO
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY. 3 hours. An introduction to the structure, processes,
problems and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life. Fall,
Spring, Summer.
SOCI 2400 HUMAN SERVICES
LABORATORY IN FIELD WORK. 3 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 2110 with a “C” or
better. Field experience supervised by faculty in a community setting which
provides an opportunity for the student to integrate and apply knowledge,
theory, and understanding derived from classroom learning. This experience aids
in the further development of the techniques and skills common to practice in
the social welfare field, such as observation, data collecting and organizing,
interviewing, and reporting and evaluating impressions. Summer, Fall.
SOSC 1100 VALUES, ISSUES,
& PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES. 1 hour. An interdisciplinary seminar
designed to introduce the student to some of the fundamental concepts and
issues of the social sciences and to develop the student’s critical thinking
skills. Topics, which will vary from term to term, will include such themes as
American values, gender issues, and current political or social issues. Fall,
Spring.
SPAN 1001 ELEMENTARY SPANISH
I. 3 hours. Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in
Spanish and to the culture of Spanish-speaking regions. Non-credit for students
presenting two or more high school units in Spanish earned within the past
three years. Work includes drill in fundamentals of grammar. Fall, Spring,
Summer.
SPAN 1002 ELEMENTARY SPANISH
II. 3 hours. Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish
with further study of the culture of Spanish-speaking regions. A continuation
of SPAN 1001. Fall, Spring, Summer.
SPAN 1100A SPANISH FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. 1 hour. This class will offer job-specific Spanish
vocabulary and phraseology, as well as pronunciation and vocalization through
intensive oral exercises, scenarios and role playing. Fall.
SPAN 1100B SPANISH FOR NURSES
AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. 1 hour. This class will offer job-specific Spanish
vocabulary and phraseology, as well as pronunciation and vocalization through
intensive oral exercises, scenarios and role playing. Spring.
SPAN 2001 INTERMEDIATE
SPANISH. 3 hours. A continuation of SPAN 1001 and SPAN 1002. Spring.
SPAN 2002 INTERMEDIATE
SPANISH. 3 hours. A continuation of SPAN 1001, SPAN 1002, and SPAN 2001.
Spring.
THEA 1100 THEATRE
APPRECIATION. 3 hours. Introduction to the art of the theatre emphasizing its
historical development. Survey of the basic elements and theories of theatrical
production with special consideration of theatre as an artistic experience.
Fall.
THEA 1101 THEATRE WORKSHOP. 1
hour. Hands-on active participation in current theatre production. Requires a
minimum of 25 hours devoted to production-related assignments. Activities
include performing in the production, building sets, constructing costumes, lighting,
stage manager, assistant director. Fall, Spring.
THEA 1103 STAGECRAFT. 3
hours. A broad study of technical theatre, with emphasis on set design and
construction, costume design, lighting, makeup, and sound system. Spring.