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HIST-MKTG Course
Descriptions HIST 1111 WORLD HISTORY I. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful
completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A survey of World History to early
modern times. The course focuses on the progress of humankind, the ancient
societies of the world, the impact of religion on intellectual thought, the
formation of social institutions, key social movements, and the political,
social, and economic forces which spawned the development of current global
trends. Fall. HIST 1112 WORLD HISTORY II. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A survey of HIST 2112 UNITED STATES HISTORY II. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A survey of HIST 2112H UNITED STATES HISTORY II (HONORS). 3 hours. A survey of HIST 2201 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. An introduction to the
history of African-Americans in the HIST 2232 MINORITIES IN AMERICAN HISTORY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. 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. Prerequisite:
SOCI 2110 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.
Prerequisite: HMSR 2101. 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. Costs analysis
of equipment will be emphasized. Spring. HORT 2206 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 and Spring. HORT 2207 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN LANDSCAPE. 3 hours. A conference and practical
experience course directed toward 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 and Spring. HORT 2208 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN TURFGRASS. 3 hours. A conference and practical
experience course directed toward 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 and
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 2220 PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP (EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING). 12 hours. On job training for 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 2230 GOLF TURF INTERNSHIP (EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING). 12 hours. On job training for students in
Golf 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 AND ORNAMENTAL 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 MAINTENANCE 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, 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 and Spring. HORT 2239 GROUNDS IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. 3 hours.
Discussions and laboratories addressing turfgrass and landscape
irrigation systems including basic installation, repairs, and
troubleshooting. Fall and Spring. 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 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 2250 COMMERCIAL TURF INTERNSHIP (EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING).
12 hours. On job training
for students in 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 2260 SPORTS TURF INTERNSHIP (EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING). 12 hours. On job training for students in
Sports 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 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 and 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. HORT 2280 INTERNSHIP II (EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING) 12 hours.
Advanced on job training for students 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 2290 GOLF CLUBHOUSE INTERNSHIP (EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING). 12 hours. On job training for students
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 CLUBHOUSE 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 CLUBHOUSE 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 and Spring. 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 2215 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: CISM 2201 with
minimum grade of “C” or approval of instructor.
This is an introduction to the nature and applications of Information
Technology. Students become familiar
with the concepts and terminology of IT, including hardware, software,
networks, databases, and the Internet.
They also study examples of ways in which tools of IT are applied in the
workplace. Fall. 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: CISM 2201 with a
minimum grade of “C”. 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 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I. 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 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. ITEC 2285 WEB SERVER ADMINISTRATION. 3
hours. Prerequisite: ITEC 2261 with
minimum grade of “C”. Installation,
configuration, and administration of Web servers and services; focus on
Windows-based network operating systems running Internet Services (IIS) and
Apache Web Services; setting up, securing, and managing services including
hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP); file transfer protocol (FTP), and simple
mail transport protocol (SMTP); extensive hands-on work in a network
laboratory. ITEC 2370 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING II. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: ITEC 2260 with a minimum grade of “C”. This course introduces advanced Visual Basic
controls and programming techniques that are used in developing high-level windows
applications. Topics include: advanced
database handling; data validation routines; error handling procedures;
keyboard events; developing menus, toolbars, and status bars; drag and drop
events; graphics and animation handling; ActiveX controls; dynamic link
libraries (DLL); object linking and embedding (OLE); and object oriented (OO)
techniques. JRNL 1100A, JOURNALISM SEMINAR. 1 hour. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. Practical application and
study of journalistic techniques in the production and operation of student
literacy magazine Pegasus. The equivalent of at least twenty
internship-oriented hours must be logged by the student each semester. Fall,
Spring. JRNL 1100B, JOURNALISM SEMINAR. 1 hour. Practical application and study
of journalistic techniques in production work with ABAC’s student radio
station, WPLH 103.1 FM. The equivalent of twenty internship-oriented
hours must be logged by the student each semester. JRNL 1100C, JOURNALISM SEMINAR. 1 hour. Practical application and study of
journalistic techniques in the production and operation of student newspaper
The Stallion. The equivalent of at least twenty internship-oriented hours must
be logged by the student each semester. Fall, Spring. JRNL 1101 INTRODUCTORY JOURNALISM. 4 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099; and Co-requisite/Prerequisite:
ENGL 1101. 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: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099; and JRNL 1101 or approval of
instructor. A study and practical application of basic news reporting, writing,
editing, photojournalism, and design techniques for the print media. Spring. MATH 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. MATH 0090 is the
course that prepares a student for MATH 1002. Fall, 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: Exemption from or
successful completion of MATH 0090. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of MATH 0099. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of MATH 0099; and MATH 1101 or higher with a grade of C
or better. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful
completion of MATH 0099. 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: Exemption from or successful
completion of MATH 0099; and 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: Exemption from or
successful completion of MATH 0099; and 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. MATH 2000 STATISTICS. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful
completion of MATH 0099; and MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 with a grade of “C” or
better 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: Exemption from or
successful completion of MATH 0099; and 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: Exemption from or successful
completion of MATH 0099; and 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: Exemption from or successful
completion of MATH 0099; and 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: Exemption from or successful
completion of MATH 0099; and 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. MATH 2208 INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of MATH 0099; and Minimum grade of ‘C’ in MATH 2053 or
MATH 2003 or exemption. Three hours of lecture each week. Study of systems in
linear equations, matrices, determinant, linear transformations, vector spaces,
least squares, and eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Spring MGMT 2165 FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. 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. As needed. MGMT 2166 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099, ENGL 0099, and MATH 0099. 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. As
needed. MGMT 2167 HUMAN R MKTG 2175 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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. As needed. MKTG 2176 ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. 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. As needed. MKTG 2177 PERSONAL SELLING. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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. As needed.
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