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ABAC-CRJU Course Descriptions
ABAC
1000 FRESHMAN SEMINAR. 1 hour. Two hours of lecture each week
for the first half of the semester. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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 1109 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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 INTRODUCTORY METAL AND WOOD 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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 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 Business
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. Prerequisite:
Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099. 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. AGRP 1126 PESTICIDE APPLICATION. 1 hour. Discussions and practicums offered
over an 8-week session. 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. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of MATH 0099. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of MATH 0099. 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 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 2030 COMPUTER ARTS. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week. An introductory course to
develop basic skills in computer applications used in the visual arts. Students explore the computer and digital
technologies as tools to produce digital images for commercial and fine art.
Spring. ARTS 2211 ART HISTORY I. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful
completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A survey of Western art from prehistoric
through medieval times. 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 painting, sculpture, and the related arts. A study of outstanding examples of painting,
sculpture, and the related arts. Spring, even years. ARTS 2212 ART HISTORY II. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful
completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A survey of Western 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. 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. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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: Exemption from or successful
completion of READ 0099. 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: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and MATH 0099. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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. Prerequisite: 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. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. 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. BIOL 2012L HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period
each week to accompany BIOL 2012. Fall, Spring, Summer. 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 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. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. 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, biotechnology, 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 Domain/Kingdom diversity and
classification, plant and animal 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 Business 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: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099 and 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful
completion of READ 0099. 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099, ENGL 0099, and MATH 0099. Co-requisite:
CHEM 1211L. Co-requisite: MATH 1111. 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, organic reaction fundamentals, 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, MS, 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. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. 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. Not appropriate for most majors.
Fall, Spring. COMM 1100 HUMAN COMMUNICATION. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. 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 1100H HUMAN COMMUNICATION (HONORS). 3 hours. Prerequisite: Honors Program
membership or permission of Honors Director.
A study of the techniques required in speech research, organization and
argument development. Designed to
develop advanced delivery techniques for different types of speeches in various
public forums. Fall. COMM 1110 PUBLIC SPEAKING. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful
completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099 and “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. As needed. CRJU 1100 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. An examination of the major components of
the American criminal justice system at local, state, and federal levels. The course will examine the different
functions and interrelationships of police, the courts, prosecutors and defense
attorneys, basic criminal law and court procedures, and the adult prison
system. Fall and Summer, even numbered
years. CRJU 1110 POLICE ADMINISTRATION. 3
hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099. An
examination of the administration and operation of police organizations. The course will examine the different
organizational and command structures used for different police functions, the
management and control functions of department administrators, recruitment and
hiring practices, budget and other fiscal concerns, and other human resource
issues in policing. Spring – Even numbered
years CRJU 1125 INTRODUCTION TO POLICING. 3
hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099. This
course looks at the day-to-day activities of American-style policing with an
emphasis on the duties and responsibilities of a patrol officer: response to
criminal complaints, domestic disturbances, traffic stops, drug arrests, as
well as other patrol-related functions such as citizen assistance. There will
be a field experience program with local law enforcement agencies. Summer, odd numbered years. CRJU 1150 NARCOTICS AND DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. This course examines drug abuse in American
society, past and present. The course
will focus on the different categories of drugs, legal and illegal, their
effects and potential levels of abuse, the impact of drug abuse on other
criminal activity. Domestic and foreign
drug production, smuggling and law enforcement interdiction efforts will be
examined, along with gangs, organized crime rings, their involvement in the
illegal drug culture, and their impact on American society and crime
rates. Fall CRJU 1165 HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION. 3
hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099. This
course will provide the student with a general knowledge of homicide
investigation procedures. The student
will become familiar with the distinctions between cause and manner of death
and the determinations of homicide, suicide, accidental and undetermined
deaths. A particular focus will be on
the actual mechanisms of death such as gunshot wounds, edged weapon injuries,
blunt force trauma, drowning, burning, poisoning, and various forms of
asphyxia. Spring, odd numbered years. CRJU 1170 CORRECTIONAL PROCESS. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. This course will introduce the student to
the adult correctional systems used in the CRJU 2155 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. 3
hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099. This
course is an examination of the criminal justice processes relating to
testimonial and physical evidence. Areas
to be covered will be the legal standards for admitting and presenting
evidence, the latest key U.S. Supreme Court decisions governing admissibility of
evidence, and procedures followed by prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges
before, during, and after the criminal trial. Fall CRJU 2200 CRIMINAL LAW. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful
completion of READ 0099. This course will provide the student with a knowledge
of the principles and sources of criminal law in CRJU 2210 JUVENILE PROCEDURES. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. An examination of the American juvenile
justice system and its associated components, beginning with the development of
delinquent and criminal behavior, and sociological and physiological theories
of delinquency. The course will focus on functions of the American juvenile
justice system, its creation and existence separate from the adult criminal
justice process, and examine the historical background, organization, function,
and jurisdiction of juvenile justice courts and other agencies. This course will address special problems
faced by the police, social workers, case officers and others associated with
juveniles in a modern society. Spring CRJU 2215 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. This course will provide the student with a
background into the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the protections
contained in these documents, and the constraints imposed on law enforcement
officers. The primary focus will be
detailed examinations of the legal issues involving the 4th, 5th, 6th and 8th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and
similar individual rights protections of the Georgia State Constitution. In addition, the student will become familiar
with relevant court decisions in the areas of search and seizure, rights
against self-incrimination, representation by counsel, prohibitions against
cruel and unusual punishments. Spring CRJU 2220 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or
successful completion of READ 0099. This course provides the student with
knowledge of criminal investigation procedures.
The primary focus of the course will be on the proper procedures for
processing a crime scene, photography, evidence handling, preparation of crime
scene notes and sketches. In addition, the student will be introduced to the proper
techniques for interviewing persons connected to a crime, and the course will
address the particular problems presented by crimes such as murder, arson,
burglary, and sexual assault. Spring. CRJU 2230 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY. 3
hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099. This
course is an examination of the different sociological and physiological
theories of criminology, as well as a historical perspective of deviant and
criminal behaviors in American society.
The course focuses on different theories of prevention and intervention,
the biological, physiological, social, and environmental causes of criminal
behavior and delinquency. The course
will also address specific topic areas of personal violence, property and
white-collar crimes, crime victims, and crime prevention. The student will be introduced to the
concepts of criminal behavior profiling, and several high-profile criminal
cases where it was used. Spring CRJU 2235 LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERNSHIP. 6
hours. A faculty-supervised internship while the student attends the
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