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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED]
Course Descriptions
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Academic Foundations |
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EDUC 1300 - Learning Frameworks 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework (3 SCH version)
A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; factors that impact learning, and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. (Cross-listed as PSYC 1300)
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Develop and maintain motivation for college success.
2. Develop and use study strategies and skills.
3. Build community and connect to campus resources.
4. Find direction in college.
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PSYC 1300 - PSYC - Learning Frameworks 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours.
Study of research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation. Study of factors that impact learning. Application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Develop and maintain motivation for college success.
- Develop and use study strategies and skills.
- Build community and connect to campus resources.
- Find direction in college.
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Accounting |
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ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
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This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial accounting as prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to transactions and events that affect business organizations. Students will examine the procedures and systems to accumulate, analyze, measure, and record financial transactions. Students will use recorded financial information to prepare a balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders’ equity to communicate the business entity’s results of operations and financial position to users of financial information who are external to the company. Students will study the nature of assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity while learning to use reported financial information for purposes of making decisions about the company. Students will be exposed to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Recommended Co-requisite: MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Use basic accounting terminology and the assumptions, principles, and constraints of the accounting environment. Identify the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting. Analyze and record business events in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Prepare adjusting entries and close the general ledger. Prepare financial statements in an appropriate U.S. GAAP format, including the following: income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders’ equity. Analyze and interpret financial statements using financial analysis techniques. Describe the conceptual differences between International Financial Reporting Standards and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
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Internet / Hybrid Classes: Tests may be administered at campus testing centers per discretion of the instructor. Students should be prepared to complete exams in a live environment in the time frame allowed by the instructor.
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ACCT 2302 - Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2301
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This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of managerial accounting appropriate for all organizations. Students will study information from the entity’s accounting system relevant to decisions made by internal managers, as distinguished from information relevant to users who are external to the company. The emphasis is on the identification and assignment of product costs, operational budgeting and planning, cost control, and management decision making. Topics include product costing methodologies, cost behavior, operational and capital budgeting, and performance evaluation.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify the role and scope of financial and managerial accounting and the use of accounting information in the decision making process of managers. Define operational and capital budgeting, and explain its role in planning, control, and decision-making. Prepare an operating budget, identify its major components, and explain the interrelationships among its various components. Explain methods of performance evaluation. Use appropriate financial information to make operational decisions. Demonstrate use of accounting data in the areas of product costing, cost behavior, cost control, and operational and capital budgeting for management decisions.
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Internet / Hybrid Classes: Tests may be administered at campus testing centers per discretion of the instructor. Students should be prepared to complete exams in a live environment in the time frame allowed by the instructor.
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ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Define accounting terminology. Analyze and record business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Complete the accounting cycle. Prepare financial statements. Apply accounting concepts related to cash and payroll. Prepare bank reconciliations and correct accounting errors.
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ACNT 1311 - Introduction to Computerized Accounting 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records with primary emphasis on a general ledger package.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Utilize an application software to perform accounting tasks. Maintain records. Prepare reports. Analyze reports for a business entity. Complete a comprehensive project. Explain the components of general ledger software.
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ACNT 1313 - Computerized Accounting Applications 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Use of the computer to develop and maintain accounting records and to process common business applications for managerial decision-making. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Additional Fees: Exam fee for Quickbooks certification $99.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Utilize spreadsheet and/or database software for accounting and management applications. Complete a comprehensive project.
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ACNT 1329 - Payroll and Business Tax Accounting 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
A study of payroll procedures, taxing entities, and reporting requirements of local, state, and federal taxing authorities in a manual and computerized environment. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Calculate employee payroll and employer-related taxes. Prepare related tax forms. Manage payroll records required to reflect current laws and regulations.
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Anthropology |
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ANTH 2301 - Physical Anthropology 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
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The study of human origins and bio-cultural adaptations. Topics may include primatology, genetics, human variation, forensics, health, and ethics in the discipline.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe key concepts and theories of physical anthropology. Explain the principles and processes of human evolution. Describe how the scientific method is used in physical anthropology.
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ANTH 2302 - Introduction to Archaeology 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
The study of the human past through material remains. The course includes a discussion of methods and theories relevant to archeological inquiry. Topics may include the adoption of agriculture, response to
environmental change, the emergence of complex societies, and ethics in the discipline.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe key concepts and theories in archeology. Explain the key techniques and methods used in archeology. Demonstrate an understanding of long-term cultural change from an archeological perspective.
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ANTH 2346 - General Anthropology 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
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The study of human beings, their antecedents, related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major subfields: physical and cultural anthropology, archeology, linguistics, their applications, and ethics in the discipline.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe the key concepts and methods of anthropology. Compare and contrast the subfields of anthropology, including but not limited to physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, and archeology. Demonstrate an understanding of anthropological approaches to human diversity.
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ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
The study of human cultures. Topics may include social organization, institutions, diversity, interactions
between human groups, and ethics in the discipline.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe key concepts and methods of cultural anthropology. Explain the concept of culture, cultural diversity, and culture change. Demonstrate how anthropological concepts apply to addressing human and global challenges.
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ANTH 2389 - Academic Cooperative in Anthropology 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in anthropology. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Integrate practical experiences in anthropology and archaeology. Set goals pertaining to the study of anthropology and archaeology. Consult with instructor regarding independent objectives in the study of anthropology and archaeology.
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Art Resources Technical Courses |
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ARTC 1313 - Digital Publishing I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
The fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Apply fundamentals of page layout. Define typographic terminology and specifications. Import text and graphics into page layout programs. Discuss file formats and file management techniques.
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ARTC 1325 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
A survey of design concepts, terminology, processes, and procedures. Topics include computer graphics hardware, digital images, digital publishing, vector-based graphics, and interactive multimedia. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Define computer terminology. Identify peripherals. Demonstrate page layout, multimedia, and peripherals software use.
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ARTV 1351 - Digital Video 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
Producing and editing video and sound for multimedia or web productions. Emphasizes capture, editing, and outputting of video using a digital video workstation. This course is offered in the spring semester. Student must provide video camera.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Use digital video capture and output methods. Apply appropriate compression schemes for various output. Integrate still graphics and animation into a production. Apply principles of video production. Identify the components of a digital video system.
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Art |
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ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
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A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply art terminology as it specifically relates to a work of art.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of art elements and principles of design.
3. Differentiate between the processes and materials used in the production of various works of art.
4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of arts on culture.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
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A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from prehistoric times to the 14th century.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using standard categories and terminology.
2. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from prehistoric times to the 14th century.
3. Analyze the relationship of art to history by placing works of art within cultural, historical, and chronological contexts.
4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 1304 - Art History Survey II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
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A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present day.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using standard categories and terminology.
2. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from the 14th century to the present day.
3. Analyze the relationship of art to history by placing works of art within cultural, historical, and chronological contexts.
4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 1311 - Design I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of two-dimensional design.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and apply the elements of art and principles of two-dimensional design.
2. Employ discipline specific vocabulary in the evaluation of two-dimensional design problems.
3. Demonstrate creative skill in aesthetic problem solving with assigned parameters.
4. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 1312 - Design II 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of three dimensional design.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and apply the elements of art and principles of three-dimensional design.
2. Employ discipline specific vocabulary in the evaluation of three-dimensional design problems.
3. Demonstrate creative skill in aesthetic problem solving with assigned parameters.
4. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 1316 - Drawing I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
A foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptional approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe visual subjects through the use of accurate and sensitive observation.
2. Generate drawings which demonstrate descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches.
3. Utilize varied materials and techniques with informed aesthetic and conceptual strategies.
4. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.
5. Analyze and critique drawings verbally and/or in writing.
6. Relate drawing to design, art history and contemporary artistic production.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 1317 - Drawing II 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
A studio course exploring drawing with continued emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will further develop the ability to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe visual subjects through the use of accurate and sensitive observation.
2. Generate drawings which demonstrate descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches.
3. Utilize varied materials and techniques with informed aesthetic and conceptual strategies.
4. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.
5. Analyze and critique drawings verbally and/or in writing.
6. Relate their drawings to historical and contemporary developments in the field.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2313 - Design Communications I-Illustrator 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
Communication of ideas through processes and techniques of graphic design and illustration using the Macintosh computer. This course will include page layout and illustration created with appropriate software.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1.Understand why adobe Illustrator is the major application to edit vector art.
2.Create a print poster to advertise a specific event.
3.Demonstrate how to draw different shapes with the pen tool.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2314 - Design Communications II-Photoshop 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
Communication of ideas through processes and techniques of graphic design and illustration using the Macintosh computer. This course will include techniques of scanning and manipulating images with appropriate software.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Student should be able to demonstrate how to effectively use the clone tool to repair a damaged photograph. Student should be able to explain why high-resolution photos are important for printing. Student should be able to create a home page and subpage layout that a web programmer can utilize to build a visually appealing website.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2316 - Painting I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
Exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1.Complete three paintings.
2.Stretch their own canvas.
3.Use good composition in their paintings.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2317 - Painting II 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
A further investigation of painting with emphasis on individual expression.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1.Complete three paintings.
2.Stretch their own canvas.
3.Use good composition in their paintings.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2323 - Life Drawing I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
Basic study of the human form.
Additional Fees: Model fee $50.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1.Draw and identify the major bones in the figure.
2.Draw and identify the major muscles in the figure.
3.Create a gesture drawing of the figure.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2326 - Sculpture I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
Exploration of ideas using sculpture and techniques.
Additional Fees: Special Material Fee $35.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1.Form a figure out of clay using the solid-build technique successfully both technically and aesthetically.
2.Carve a complex form out of a block of plaster successfully both technically and aesthetically.
3.Treat the surface of a sculptural work successfully.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2341 - Metals I (Course not currently offered) 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
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Additional Fees: $50
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
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Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
An introductory studio course in basic ceramic processes: hand building, throwing, decorating, and firing techniques.
Additional Fees: Special Material Fee $40.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1.Hand-build a complex, medium-sized form successfully both technically and aesthetically.
2.Throw an even-walled, 6-inch cylinder on the potter’s wheel successfully both technically and aesthetically.
3.Treat the surface of a ceramic object successfully and aesthetically with glaze.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2347 - Ceramics II 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
A further investigation of ceramic processes with an emphasis on throwing, decorating, and firing techniques.
Additional Fees: Special Material Fee $40.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1.Hand-build a complex, large sized for successfully.
2.Create works with a complex metaphorical basis.
3.Discuss the work of historical and contemporary ceramic artists proficiently.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2348 - Digital Art I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
A studio art course that explores the potential of the computer hardware and software medium for their visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1.Design and create a logo.
2.Manipulate vector art bezier curves.
3.Create a composition using 8 different vector shapes.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2356 - Photography I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
Introduction to the basics of photography. Includes camera operation, techniques, knowledge of chemistry, and presentation skills. Emphasis on design, history, and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics. Special Material Fee $35.
Additional Fees: Photography supplies fee $35.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Introduction to the basics of photography. Includes camera operation, techniques, knowledge of chemistry, and presentation skills. Emphasis on design, history, and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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ARTS 2357 - Photography II 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
Extends the student’s knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process.
Additional Fees: Photography supplies fee $35.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
1.Understand terminology and basic working of the Zone System.
2.Recognize negatives that are correctly exposed, overexposed, and underexposed.
3.Understand the decisions involved in selecting what will be in the photograph.
Notes:
Please see AA in Art for guidance when enrolling in art classes.
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Biology |
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BIOL 1308 - Biology Fundamentals 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
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Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. An introduction to basic biological concepts that includes study skills and basic math skills to prepare students for anatomy and physiology courses and general biology core curriculum courses. This course is not part of the core curriculum.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Distinguish between prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal cells, and identify major cell structures. Identify stages of the cell cycle, mitosis (plant and animal), and meiosis. Interpret results from cell physiology experiments involving movement across membranes, enzymes, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. Apply genetic principles to predict the outcome of genetic crosses and statistically analyze results. Describe karyotyping, pedigrees, and biotechnology and provide an example of the uses of each. Identify parts of a DNA molecule, and describe replication, transcription, and translation. Analyze evidence for evolution and natural selection.
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BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours.
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This course introduces general nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes practical applications of that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety, availability, and nutritional information including food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed.Topics include classes, sources, and functions of nutrients, digestion and absorption, and metabolism with applications to normal and therapeutic nutritional needs. In addition to learning how the body handles nutrients, students will analyze personal eating habits; develop a personal weight control plan; analyze food labels; distinguish between nutrition fact and myth; identify relationships between nutrition and disease; and integrate nutrition information into daily lives. This course is not a core curriculum course.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Apply nutritional knowledge to analyze personal dietary intakes, to plan nutritious meals using nationally established criteria to meet recommended goals, and to evaluate food labels and the validity of nutritional claims. Trace the pathways and processes that occur in the body to handle nutrients and alcohol through consumption, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, storage and waste excretion. Discuss functions, sources, deficiencies, and toxicities of macro- and micronutrients, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals. Apply the concept of energy balance and its influences at the physical, emotional, societal, and cellular level to evaluate advantages and disadvantages of various methods used to correct energy imbalances. Utilize concepts of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and knowledge about macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, ergogenic, and supplements and relate them to fitness and health. Describe health and disease issues related to nutrition throughout the life cycle, including food safety, corrective dietary modifications, and the influence of specific nutrients on diseases.
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BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
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Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Describe the characteristics of life. Explain the methods of inquiry used by scientists. Identify the basic requirements of life and the properties of the major molecules needed for life. Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of viruses, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells. Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane. Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in metabolism. Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems. Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins. Describe the unity and diversity of life and the evidence for evolution through natural selection. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. Describe the characteristics of life. Explain the methods of inquiry used by scientist. Identify the basic properties of substances needed for life. Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of viruses, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells. Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane. Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in metabolism. Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems. Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins. Describe the unity and diversity of life and the evidence for evolution through natural selection.
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BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
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The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals. Laboratory activities will reinforce study of the diversity and classification of life, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Describe modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation. Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes. Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on plants and animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance. Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems. Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages. Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. Use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. Demonstrate knowledge of modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation. Distinguish between phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes. Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on plants and animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance. Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems. Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages. Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends.
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BIOL 1411 - General Botany 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
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Fundamental biological concepts relevant to plant physiology, life cycle, growth and development, structure and function, and cellular and molecular metabolism. The role of plants in the environment, evolution, and phylogeny of major plant groups, algae, and fungi. (This course is intended for science majors.) Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental biological concepts relevant to plant physiology, life cycle, growth and development, structure and function, and cellular and molecular metabolism. The role of plants in the environment, evolution, and phylogeny of major plant groups, algae, and fungi.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of plants, algae, and fungi. Describe the characteristics of life and the basic properties of substances needed for life. Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetics problems. Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes. Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on plants, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptation, evolutionary history, and ecological significance. Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins. Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in photosynthesis and respiration. Describe the unity and diversity of plants and the evidence for evolution through natural selection. Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages. Describe the reasoning processes applied to scientific investigations and thinking. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of plants, algae, and fungi. Describe the characteristics of life and the basic properties of substances needed for life. Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems. Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes.
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Usually offered in the fall semester.
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BIOL 1413 - General Zoology 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
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Fundamental biological concepts relevant to animals, including systematics, evolution, structure and function, cellular and molecular metabolism, reproduction, development, diversity, phylogeny, and ecology. (This course is intended for science majors.) Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental biological concepts relevant to animals, including systematics, evolution, structure and function, cellular and molecular metabolism, reproduction, development, diversity, phylogeny, and ecology.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of animals. Describe the characteristics of life and the basic properties of substances needed for life. Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems. Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes. Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance. Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins. Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in respiration. Describe the unity and diversity of animals and the evidence for evolutional through natural selection. Describe the reasoning processes applied to scientific investigation and thinking. Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems. Describe modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and lab equipment to collect and analyze data. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.
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Usually offered in the spring semester.
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BIOL 1414 - Introduction to Biotechnology (deactivate Spring 2017) 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
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Overview of classical genetics, DNA structure, the flow of genetic information, DNA replication, gene transcription, protein translation. Principles of major molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques, including restriction enzymes and their uses, major types of cloning vectors, construction of libraries, Southern and Northern blotting, hybridization, PCR, DNA typing. Application of these techniques in human health and welfare, medicine, agriculture and the environment. Introduction to the human genome project, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, forensics, creation and uses of transgenic plants and animals, animal cloning, and the ethical, legal, and social issues of scientific problems associated with the technologies. Relevant practical exercises in the above areas.
It is highly recommended that BIOL 1406 be taken before BIOL 1414 .
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate basic laboratory skills such as pipetting, measuring and calibrating techniques, preparing solutions, and analyzing biomolecules. Describe various applications and issues of biotechnology. Identify various biotechnology career opportunities. Demonstrate appropriate laboratory safety.
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BIOL 2389 - Academic Cooperative 3 credit hours. 1 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of biological science.
Student must obtain instructor approval prior to registering for this course.
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An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the biological/life sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of living organisms and their systems. Provides practical training and experiences in laboratory and field investigation, while presenting a research approach to the principles of biology with emphasis on scientific methodologies and techniques. Students work under the supervision of the instructor after a research project of mutual interest in selected. Course covers research design, data collection, data organization and analysis, and presentation of data
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Understand how to design and draft a research proposal. Be able to conduct an independent research project. Understand the principles of data collection. Understand basic data analysis. Be comfortable summarizing data results into a presentation-ready format. Have insight into the practical aspects of a career in biology (lab and/or field biologist) by observation of, and participation in, the day-to-day activities as a research biologist. Be exposed to research techniques, the protocols of scientific research, and the scientific literature. Be able to address ethics, copyright issues, etc. associated with data collection and the presentation of scientific data for meetings and publications.
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BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
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Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special senses.. BIOL 1308 or BIOL 1406 are recommended prerequisites.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered. Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system. Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems. Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis. Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.
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BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 , or permission of the instructor.
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Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics).
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered. Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system. Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems. Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis. Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology. Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards. Locate and identify anatomical structures. Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations. Work collaboratively to perform experiments. Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method. Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations, and predictions.
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BIOL 2404 - Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
A one-semester course in human anatomy and physiology for students majoring in Licensed Vocational Nursing, Surgical Technology, Respiratory Technology, and Emergency Medical Technology. Lecture and laboratory materials are taught in an integrated approach. Study of the structure and function of human anatomy, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. (This is a one semester condensed course and does not substitute for BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2402 .)
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Define both anatomy & physiology. Understand basic biochemistry. Identify parts of the cell. Identify basic structures of the skin. Identify major bones of the body. Understand basic muscle physiology. Identify major muscles of the body. Understand basic anatomy & physiology of nervous system. Understand basic anatomy & physiology of endocrine system. Understand basic anatomy & physiology of circulatory system. Understand basic anatomy & physiology of immunity. Understand basic anatomy & physiology of respiratory system. Understand basic anatomy & physiology of digestive system. Understand basic anatomy & physiology of urinary system. Understand basic anatomy & physiology of reproductive system.
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BIOL 2416 - Genetics 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
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Study of the principles of molecular and classical genetics and the function and transmission of hereditary material. May include population genetics and genetic engineering.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand principles of inheritance, describe transmission methods of hereditary materials, understand the role of DNA and its functions within a cell, understand the genetics at both the individual and population level, and understand evolutionary theory.
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BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Health Science 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
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This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied health, and non-science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and acellular agents in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include bacterial structure as well as growth, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry of microorganisms. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health. The lab covers basics of culture and identification of bacteria and microbial ecology.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe distinctive characteristics and diverse growth requirements of prokaryotic organisms compared to eukaryotic organisms. Provide examples of the impact of microorganisms on agriculture, environment, ecosystem, energy, and human health, including biofilms. Distinguish between mechanisms of physical and chemical agents to control microbial populations. Explain the unique characteristics of bacterial metabolism and bacterial genetics. Describe evidence for the evolution of cells, organelles, and major metabolic pathways from early prokaryotes and how phylogenetic trees reflect evolutionary relationships. Compare characteristics and replication of acellular infectious agents (viruses and prions) with characteristics and reproduction of cellular infectious agents (prokaryotes and eukaryotes). Describe functions of host defenses and the immune system in combating infectious diseases and explain how immunizations protect against specific diseases. Explain transmission and virulence mechanisms of cellular and acellular infectious agents. Use and comply with laboratory safety rules, procedures, and universal precautions. Demonstrate proficient use of a compound light microscope. Describe and prepare widely used stains and wet mounts, and discuss their significance in identification of microorganisms. Perform basic microbiology procedures using aseptic techniques for transfer, isolation and observation of commonly encountered, clinically significant bacteria. Use different types of bacterial culture media to grow, isolate, and identify microorganisms. Perform basic bacterial identification procedures using biochemical tests. Estimate the number of microorganisms in a sample using methods such as direct counts, viable plate counts, or spectrophotometric measurements. Demonstrate basic identification protocols based on microscopic morphology of some common fungi and parasites.
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BIOL 2421 - Microbiology for Science Majors 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1411 plus one of the following biology sequences: BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I and BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II, or BIOL 1411 General Botany and BIOL 1413 General Zoology.
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Principles of microbiology, including metabolism, structure, function, genetics, and phylogeny of microbes. The course will also examine the interactions of microbes with each other, hosts, and the environment. Laboratory activities will reinforce principles of microbiology, including metabolism, structure, function, genetics, and phylogeny of microbes.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Provide examples of the impact of microorganisms on agriculture, environment, ecosystem, energy, and human health, including biofilms. Identify unique structures, capabilities, and genetic information flow of microorganisms. Compare the life cycles and structures of different types of viruses. Discuss how microscopy has revealed the structure and function of microorganisms. Give examples of the range of metabolic diversity exhibited by microorganisms, impact of metabolic characteristics on growth, and control of growth. Describe evidence for the evolution of cells, organelles, and major metabolic pathways from early prokaryotes and how phylogenetic trees reflect evolutionary relationships. Describe the causes and consequences of mutations on microbial evolution and the generation of diversity as well as human impacts on adaptation. Classify interactions of microorganisms on human and non-human hosts as neutral, detrimental, or beneficial. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. Provide examples of the impact of microorganisms on agriculture, environment, ecosystem, energy, and human health, including biofilms. Identify unique structures, capabilities, and genetic information flow of microorganisms. Compare the life cycles and structures of different types of viruses. Discuss how microscopy has revealed the structure and function of microorganisms. Give examples of the range of metabolic diversity exhibited by microorganisms, impact of metabolic characteristics on growth, and control of growth. Describe evidence for the evolution of cells, organelles, and major metabolic pathways from early prokaryotes and how phylogenetic trees reflect evolutionary relationships. Describe the causes and consequences of mutations on microbial evolution and the generation of diversity as well as human impacts on adaptation. Classify interactions of microorganisms on human and non-human hosts as neutral, detrimental, or beneficial.
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HORT 1401 - Horticulture 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: Recommended: BIOL 1407 and BIOL 1411
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Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management. Laboratory activities will reinforce the structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management.
Additional Fees: $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify the various horticultural industries and their roles in our society. Describe the fundamentals of plant science. Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility in plant science. Contrast the methods of plant reproduction and propagation. Explain the impacts of production methods and technologies on plant science. Contrast methods of pest management in plant science. Investigate methods of environmental manipulation (e.g. greenhouse controls, frost management methods, hot caps). Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific and horticultural tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. Identify the various horticultural industries and their roles in our society. Describe the fundamentals of plant science. Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility in plant science. Contrast the methods of plant reproduction and propagation. Explain the impacts of production methods and technologies on plant science. Contrast methods of pest management in plant science. Investigate methods of environmental manipulation (e.g. greenhouse controls, frost management methods, hot caps).
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BMGT 1301 - Supervision 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
The role of the supervisor. Includes managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human relations skills.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Explain the role, characteristics, and skills of a supervisor. Identify the principles of management at the supervisory level. Explain the human relations skills necessary for supervision. Explain motivational techniques. Cite examples of how motivational techniques can be used by a supervisor in a working environment.
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BMGT 1305 - Communications in Management (deactivate Fall 2017) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization’s workforce.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Explain the communication process. Create solutions to major communication barriers. Describe how communication contributes to effective management.
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BMGT 1325 - Office Management 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Systems, procedures, and practices related to organizing and planning office work, supervising employee performance, and exercising leadership skills.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify skills and competencies of an office manager. Describe different forms of organizations. Develop processes for office operations.
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BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Explain various theories, processes, and functions of management. Apply theories to a business environment. Identify leadership roles in organizations. Describe elements of the communication process.
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BMGT 1341 - Business Ethics 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Discussion of ethical issues, the development of a moral frame of reference, and the need for an awareness of social responsibility in management practices and business activities. Includes ethical corporate responsibility.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Define business ethics. Identify the consequences of unethical business practices. Describe reasoning for analyzing ethical dilemmas. Describe different ethical views. Explain how business, government and society function interactively. Explain corporate social responsibility.
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BMGT 1382 - Cooperative Education I-Business Administration and Management, General 3 credit hours. 1 lecture hours. 20 lab hours.
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, law and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. Will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and team work skills. Will demonstrate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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BMGT 1383 - Cooperative Education II-Business Administration and Management, General 3 credit hours. 1 lecture hours. 20 lab hours.
Prerequisites: BMGT 1382
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, law and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. Will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and team work skills. Will demonstrate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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BMGT 2303 - Problem Solving and Decision Making 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Decision-making and problem-solving processes in organizations, utilizing logical and creative problem solving techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential activities using managerial decision tools.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify individual, group, and organizational decision-making processes. Write, present, and defend project recommendations. Apply process to solving problems using managerial decision tools and critical-thinking skills.
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BMGT 2309 - Leadership 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Leadership and its relationship to management. Prepares the student with leadership and communication skills needed to motivate and identify leadership styles.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Determine individual leadership styles. Distinguish differences between leadership and management. Explain the effects of leadership style in various organizational environments. Apply principles of leadership.
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BMGT 2331 - Principles of Quality Management (deactivate Fall 2017) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Includes planning and implementing quality programs in an organization and analyzing cost/benefit of quality. Also covers the impact of employee empowerment.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Define the role of quality in production and service systems. Explain concepts related to quality cost/benefit. Define the quality improvement process.
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BMGT 2341 - Strategic Management (deactivate Fall 2017) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Strategic management process, including analysis of how organizations develop and implement a strategy for achieving organizational objectives in a changing environment.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Explain the processes involved in management strategy development. Develop an organizational strategic management plan.
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BMGT 2382 - Cooperative Education III-Business Administration and Management, General 3 credit hours. 1 lecture hours. 20 lab hours.
Prerequisites: BMGT 1383
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, law and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. Will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and team work skills. Will demonstrate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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BUSG 1301 - Introduction to Business 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Fundamental business principles including structure, functions, resources, and operational processes.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify business functions of accounting, marketing and economics. Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law. Describe the scope of global business enterprise.
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BUSG 1303 - Principles of Finance 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Financial dynamics of a business. Includes monetary and credit theory, cash inventory, capital management, and consumer and government finance. Emphasizes the time value of money.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify the processes and structures of monetary policy. Relate the sources of capital to business, consumers, and government. Define the time value of money and its relationship to credit. Describe the characteristics of financial intermediaries and related markets.
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BUSG 1341 - Small Business Financing 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Financial structure of a small business. Includes business financing, budgeting, record keeping, taxation, insurance, and banking.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify business financing options. Estimate funds for starting a new business and purchasing or expanding an existing business. Prepare a budget. Identify types of financial records. Describe record keeping requirements. Identify tax matters pertaining to a small business. Describe the concepts of risk management.
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BUSG 2309 - Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Starting, operating, and growing a small business. Includes essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, accounting, financial needs, staffing, marketing strategies, and legal issues.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify management skills for a small business. Outline issues related to choosing a business and obtaining a return on investment. Create a business plan.
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BUSI 1301 - Business Principles 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
The course provides a survey of economic systems, forms of business ownership, and considerations for running a business. Students will learn various aspects of business, management, and leadership functions; organizational considerations; and decision-making processes. Financial topics are introduced, including accounting, money and banking, and securities markets. Also included are discussions of business challenges in the legal and regulatory environment, business ethics, social responsibility, and international business. Emphasized is the dynamic role of business in everyday life.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify major business functions of accounting, finance, information systems, management, and marketing. Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business. Explain forms of ownership, including their advantages and disadvantages. Identify and explain the domestic and international considerations for today’s business environment: social, economic, legal, ethical, technological, competitive, and international. Identify and explain the role and effect of government on business. Describe the importance and effects of ethical practices in business and be able to analyze business situations to identify ethical dilemmas and ethical lapses. Describe basic financial statements and show how they reflect the activity and financial condition of a business. Explain the banking and financial systems, including the securities markets, business financing, and basic concepts of accounting. Explain integrity, ethics, and social responsibility as they relate to leadership and management. Explain the nature and functions of management. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of information technology for businesses.
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BUSI 1307 - Personal Finance 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Personal and family accounts, budgets and budgetary control, bank accounts, charge accounts, borrowing, investing, insurance, standards of living, renting or home ownership, and wills and trust plans. NOTE: This course is not part of the business field of study and may not transfer toward a degree in business.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Examine aspects of personal and family accounts, budgets and budgetary control, bank accounts, charge accounts, borrowing, investing, insurance, standards of living, renting or home ownership, and wills and trust plans.
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BUSI 2301 - Business Law 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Prerequisites: High school coursework in U.S. history and government, or equivalent.
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This course provides the student with foundational information about the U.S. legal system and dispute resolution, and their impact on business. The major content areas will include general principles of law, the relationship of business and the U.S. Constitution, state and federal legal systems, the relationship between law and ethics, contracts, sales, torts, agency law, intellectual property and business law in the global context.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe the origins and structure of the U.S. legal system. Describe the relationship of ethics and law in business. Define relevant legal terms in business. Explain basic principles of law that apply to business and business transactions. Describe business law in the global context. Describe current law, rules, and regulations related to settling business disputes.
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BUSI 2305 - Business Statistics 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 College Algebra or MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences.
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Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for business and economic decision-making. Topics include the collection, description, analysis, and summarization of data; probability; discrete and continuous random variables; the binomial and normal distributions; sampling distributions; tests of hypotheses; estimation and confidence intervals; linear regression; and correlation analysis. Statistical software is used to analyze data throughout the course. (BUSI 2305 is included in the Business Field of Study.)
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Describe the random processes underlying statistical studies.
- Calculate and use probability in solving business problems.
- Compute descriptive statistics, construct graphs for data analysis, and interpret outcomes.
- Compute and interpret measures of central tendency and dispersion.
- Calculate expected values to evaluate multiple outcomes of a decision.
- Describe, interpret, and apply discrete and continuous probability distributions.
- Construct and interpret confidence intervals for means and proportions.
- Formulate, perform, and interpret hypotheses tests (one and two population parameters).
- Calculate, evaluate, and interpret simple linear correlation/regression.
- Use statistical software to graph, compute, and analyze statistical data.
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BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
Students will study computer terminology, hardware, and software related to the business environment. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications and professional behavior in computing, including word processing (as needed), spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure components: hardware, software, and data communications systems. Explain the guiding principles of professional behavior in computing. Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in a local and networked environment. Use business productivity software to manipulate data and find solutions to business problems. Explain the concepts and terminology used in the operation of application systems in a business environment. Identify emerging technologies for use in business applications. Complete projects that integrate business software applications.
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BCIS 2390 - System Analysis & Design (deactivate Spring 2017) 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
Analysis of business information needs and preparation of specifications and requirements for appropriate data system solutions. Includes instruction in information requirements analysis, specification development and writing, prototype evaluation, and network application interfaces. This course is offered fall semester only.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Use system design tools. Identify phases of the system design life cycle. Develop a prototype. Compare and contrast project management tools. Develop documentation for the system life cycle.
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CDEC 1303 - Families, School and Community 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
Study of the child, family, community, and schools. Includes parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Analyze parenting styles and techniques. Identify interrelated issues between families, and communities. Examine characteristics of diverse cultures and lifestyles. Practice ways to communicate and interact with parents and families. Identify signs of abuse and neglect. Choose strategies and resources for supporting children and families in abusive and neglectful situations.
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CDEC 1311 - Educating Young Children 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
An introduction to the education of the young child. Includes developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours of field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Discuss the contributions of key historical and contemporary theorists to the field of early care and educations. Explain the features of a developmentally appropriate program for young children. Define each of the four basic developmental domains (physical, cognitive, emotional, and social). Examine the types of early childhood programs. Analyze trends and issues of the early care and education. Identify the characteristics and developmental stages of an early care and education professional.
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CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
A study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children, birth through age eight. This course requires students to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Define developmentally appropriate practices. Describe the process of child-centered curriculum development. Develop guidelines for creating learning environments. Describe teacher roles in early childhood classrooms. Prepare a developmentally appropriate schedule including routines and transitions. Select, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
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CDEC 1317 - Child Development Associate Training I 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: Must have departmental approval prior to enrolling in this course.
Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). Topics include CDA overview, observation skills, and child growth and development. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication. This course requires students to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify methods to advance physical and intellectual competence. Describe the CDA process, develop observation skills and summarize child growth and development. Utilize skills in writing, speaking, teamwork, time management, creative thinking, and problem solving.
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CDEC 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
Factors impacting the well-being of young children. Includes healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify principles of nutrition, health, and safety. Conduct a nutritional, health, and safety assessment. Examine regulatory requirements for nutrition health, and safety.
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CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting pro-social behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement and cultural influences. This course requires students to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe theories related to child guidance. Explain how guidance promotes autonomy, self-discipline, and pro-social skills. Identify familial and cultural influences on child guidance. Apply guidance techniques.
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CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. This course requires students to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Summarize prenatal development and the birth process. Discuss theories of development as they apply to infants and toddlers. Outline growth and development of children from birth to age 3. Analyze components of teacher/child interactions and positive guidance techniques. Design learning environments. Select materials and activities for infants and toddlers.
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CDEC 1354 - Child Growth and Development 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Summarize principles of growth and development and developmental stages in various domains. Discuss theories of development, the impact of developmental processes on early childhood practices and types and techniques of observation. Explain the importance of play, techniques and recognition of growth and developmental patterns.
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CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching language and literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum to children from birth through age eight. This course requires students to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Define literacy and emergent literacy. Analyze various theories of language development. Describe the teacher’s role in promoting emergent literacy. Create literacy environments and experiences for children.
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CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking. This course requires students to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Define the creative process. Describe the developmental sequences for creative arts. Analyze teacher roles in enhancing creativity. Describe concepts taught through the creative arts. Identify components of creative environments. Assess creative arts activities.
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CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative issues.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Summarize causes, incidences and characteristics of exceptionalities related to the domains of development. Discuss current terminology and practices for intervention strategies. Identify appropriate community resources and referrals for individual children and families. Identify legislation and legal mandates and their impact on practices and environment. Explain the role of advocacy for children with special needs and their families. Identify materials and resources, including current technology, to support learning in all domains for each and every child.
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CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. This course requires students to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Align the sequence of cognitive development to the acquisition of math and science concepts. Explain the scientific process and its application to early care and education environments. Develop strategies which promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children. Plan discovery experiences using observation and assessment. Evaluate developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and environments to support the attainment of math and science concepts and skills.
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CDEC 2315 - Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
An overview of diverse cultural and multilingual education including familial relationships, community awareness, diversity, and the needs of each and every child. This course requires students to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Compare models of multicultural/multilingual education. Identify personal and institutional bias. Plan and evaluate multicultural environments and activities.
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CDEC 2322 - Child Development Associate Training II 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: Must have departmental approval prior to enrolling in this course.
A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social, and guidance. In order to pursue CDA credential, the student must be employed in a childcare facility. This course requires students to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Explain methods to establish and maintain a safe, healthy, learning environment, describe ways to support social and emotional development and describe techniques used to provide positive guidance. Utilize skills in writing, speaking, problem-solving, time management, and record keeping.
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CDEC 2324 - Child Development Associate Training III 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: Must have departmental approval prior to enrolling in this course.
Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The three functional areas of study include family, program management and professionalism. In order to pursue CDA credential, the student must be employed in a childcare facility. This course requires students to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe methods to establish positive and productive relationships with families. Explain methods to ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs. Identify how to maintain a commitment to professionalism. Utilize skills in writing, speaking, problem-solving, time management, and record keeping.
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CDEC 2326 - Administration of Programs for Children I 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Corequisites: TECA 1311 or CDEC 1311 and must have departmental approval prior to enrolling in this course.
Application of management procedures for early child care and education programs. Includes planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics cover philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Develop an initial operational plan. Identify the functions of an administrator. Evaluate an early care and education program.
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CDEC 2328 - Administration of Programs for Children II 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
Prerequisites: CDEC 2326
An in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management, advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis, technical applications in programs and planning parent education/partnerships.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Discuss codes of ethical conduct. Explain the administrator’s role in advocacy. Describe interpersonal management skills. Explain legal issues. Evaluate parent involvement strategies.
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CDEC 2341 - The School Age Child 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
A study of programs for the school age child including an overview of development, learning, environments, materials, activities and guidance techniques. This course requires student to participate in 16 hours of relevant field experience.
Additional Fees: Lab fees $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Outline growth and development of the school age child. Analyze components of school age programs. Develop materials, activities and guidance strategies.
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CDEC 2384 - Cooperative Education-Child Development 3 credit hours. 1 lecture hours. 20 lab hours.
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. This course requires students to participate in 320 hours of relevant field experience.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialize materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
An enriched integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides active recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields. The course provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with varied and diverse student populations and provides students with support from college and school faculty, preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms. Course content is aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify current issues influencing the field of education and teacher professional development. Analyze the culture of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic, ethnic, and disability-based academic diversity and equity. Provide examples from classroom observations and course activities that demonstrate understanding of educational pedagogy and professional responsibilities of teachers. Evaluate personal motivations, educational philosophies, and factors related to educational career decision making. Recognize the various multiple intelligences/learning styles in order to be able to implement instructional practices that meet the needs of all students.
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EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1301
An enriched integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspective of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic, and academic diversity and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning. The course provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations and should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations. This course is offered in spring semester.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe the characteristics of exceptional learners (e.g. Learning Disabilities, Gifted and Talented), including legal implications. Describe and analyze characteristics of diverse learners (e.g. language, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity) and how diversity impacts learning. Describe the impact of socio-economic status on learning and creating equitable classrooms. Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and challenges of racial, ethnic, and other types of cultural diversity in the classroom.
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CHEM 1405 - Introductory Chemistry I 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
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Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for non-science and allied health students. It also serves as a basic introductory course for students not majoring in science who wish to investigate some of the fundamentals of chemistry while meeting a physical science degree requirement. It covers the metric system, fundamental laws and theories, the structure of matter, formula and equation writing, periodic classification, gas laws, acid, bases, salts and solutions. Includes a laboratory portion related to the lecture material. The student should consult with an advisor relative to the use of this course in a degree sequence.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions. Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms. Solve stoichiometric problems. Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems. Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques
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CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 College Algebra or consent of chemistry department chair. High school chemistry is strongly recommended.
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Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. Chemical calculations are stressed. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in lecture; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. This course includes the lecture and laboratory courses.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Define the fundamental properties of matter. Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions. Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms. Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table. Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions. Solve stoichiometric problems. Write chemical formulas. Write and balance equations. Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds. Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions. Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems. Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions. Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques. Make careful and accurate experimental observations. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.
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CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: Completion of CHEM 1411 or [CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111] or [CHEM 1309 and CHEM 1109] or CHEM 1409 with a “C” or better
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Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in lecture; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: State the characteristics of liquids and solids, including phase diagrams and spectrometry. Articulate the importance of intermolecular interactions and predict trends in physical properties. Identify the characteristics of acids, bases, and salts, and solve problems based on their quantitative relationships. Identify and balance oxidation-reduction equations, and solve redox titration problems. Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, time, and temperature. Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems using LeChatelier’s Principle to predict the effects of concentration, pressure, and temperature changes on equilibrium mixtures. Analyze and perform calculations with the thermodynamic functions, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. Discuss the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells, and determine standard and non-standard cell potentials. Define nuclear decay processes. Describe basic principles of organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques. Make careful and accurate experimental observations. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry and chemical instrumentation. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.
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CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1412
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Fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. The lecture and laboratory portions are integrated together in this course. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Methods for the purification and identification of organic compounds will be examined. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Classify organic compounds by structure, molecular orbitals, hybridization, resonance, tautomerism, polarity, chirality, conformation, and functionality in lecture and lab. Identify organic molecules using appropriate organic nomenclature in lecture and lab. Describe the principle reactions for syntheses of molecules, ions, and radicals. Describe organic reactions in terms of radical and ionic mechanisms in lecture and lab. Describe the use of spectroscopic data to determine the structure of organic molecules. Formulate appropriate reaction conditions for the synthesis of simple organic molecules. Perform chemical experiments, analysis procedures, and waste disposal in a safe and responsible manner. Utilize scientific tools such as glassware and analytical instruments to collect and analyze data. Identify and utilize appropriate separation techniques such as distillation, extraction, and chromatography to purify organic compounds. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks, and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports. Demonstrate a basic understanding of stereochemistry. Perform organic syntheses of molecules. Use spectroscopic data to determine the structure of organic molecules. Formulate appropriate reaction conditions for the synthesis of simple organic molecules.
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CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II 4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 4 lab hours.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2423 .
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This course is a continuation of CHEM 2423 . Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Lecture and laboratory portions are integrated together in this course. Laboratory activities will reinforce advanced principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Correlate molecular structure with physical and chemical properties of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules. Predict the mechanism and outcome of aliphatic and aromatic substitution and elimination reactions, given the conditions and starting materials. Predict the chirality of reaction products based on enantiomeric and diastereomeric relationships. Describe reaction mechanisms in terms of energetics, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics. Use spectroscopic techniques to characterize organic molecules and subgroups. Perform chemical experiments, analysis procedures, and waste disposal in a safe and responsible manner. Utilize scientific tools such as glassware and analytical instruments to collect and analyze data. Identify and utilize appropriate separation techniques such as distillation, extraction, and chromatography to purify organic compounds. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks, and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
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CJCR 1307 - Correctional Systems and Practices 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
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This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; Constitutional issues; and current future issues.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe the organization and operation of correctional systems and alternatives to institutionalization. Describe treatment and rehabilitative programs. Differentiate between the short-term incarceration and long-term institutional environments. Evaluate current and future correction issues. Identify the Constitutional rights applicable to the correctional setting.
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CJCR 2324 - Community Resources in Corrections 3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
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An introductory study of the role of the community in corrections, community programs for adults and juveniles, administration of community programs, legal issues, and future trends in community treatment.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify alternatives to incarceration. Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses inherent in contemporary models of intermediate sanctions. Appraise future trends in community treatment options.
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