May 01, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Other Courses

  
  • LAE 380 - Professional Seminar (Poli Sci)

    0 Credit Hours
    Professional Seminar (FA, SP)
  
  • LAE 480 - Professional Seminar (Poli Sci)

    0 Credit Hours
    The College of Liberal Arts majors are required to register for the Liberal Arts Professional Seminar of their department every semester. The college seminar meets once a month every month that the university is in session. Department seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA, SP)
  
  • LAF 180 - Professional Seminar (Sociology)

    0 Credit Hours
    The College of Liberal Arts majors are required to register for the Liberal Arts Professional Seminar of their department every semester. The college seminar meets once a month every month that the university is in session. Department seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA, SP)
  
  • LAF 280 - Professional Seminar (Sociology)

    0 Credit Hours
    The College of Liberal Arts majors are required to register for the Liberal Arts Professional Seminar of their department every semester. The college seminar meets once a month every month that the university is in session. Department seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA, SP)
  
  • LAF 380 - Professional Seminar (Sociology)

    0 Credit Hours
    The College of Liberal Arts majors are required to register for the Liberal Arts Professional Seminar of their department every semester. The college seminar meets once a month every month that the university is in session. Department seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA, SP)
  
  • LAF 480 - Professional Seminar (Sociology)

    0 Credit Hours
    The College of Liberal Arts majors are required to register for the Liberal Arts Professional Seminar of their department every semester. The college seminar meets once a month every month that the university is in session. Department seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA, SP)
  
  • MAB 138 - Applied Business Calculus

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 134.  To introduce students to methods of using calculus to solve problems involving limits, derivatives, maxima and minima, curve sketching and optimization techniques. Emphasis will be on application of calculus for analyzing and solving financial management problems.
  
  • MAT 095 - Beginning Algebra

    4 Credit Hours
    This course is a review of arithmetic involving basic operations of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents. Additional topics include an introduction to algebraic concepts such as graphing linear equations in two variables, polynomials and properties of exponents, and factoring.
  
  • MAT 144 - Applied Calculus II, Honors

    3
    Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or higher in MAT 143. This course is a continuation of MAT 143. This course meets the general education requirement for the second course in mathematics. This course includes: graphing and optimization; derivatives of trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions; different techniques of integration. This course cannot be substituted for MAT 241, MAT 242, or MAB 138
  
  • ML_ 131 - Modern Language I

    3 Credit Hours
    A foundation course, emphasizing basic skills: listening, writing, speaking and reading. Introduction to important grammatical principles. Laboratory required.
  
  • ML_ 132 - Modern Language II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ML_131  Continuation of ML1_31 - Modern Language I
  
  • ML_ 231 - Intermediate Modern Language I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ML_131 and ML_132 A course designed for students who have successfully completed a minimum of two years of selected lanugage in high school with at least an average of A or B or ML_131 and ML_132.
  
  • ML_ 232 - Intermediate Modern Language II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ML_231 A continuation of ML_231 - Intermediate Modern Language I.
  
  • MU 231 - Introduction to Music Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Orientation to the role of the music teacher in the public schools. Observation required for teacher-pupil interaction, instructional approaches, and classroom management in elementary through secondary schools. (FA)
  
  • MU 251 - Musicianship Skills I

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUAL 100 This course presents a review of music fundamentals and begins the study of diatonic harmonic and melodic materials of the common practice period. A co-requisite laboratory begins the development of ear training and sight singing skills. (FA only)
  
  • MU 310 - Ensemble: Instrumental, Vocal

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: Placement by Faculty Audition. Concert Band, Marching Band, Concert Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Opera Workshop & Mus. Theatre Scenes, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Singers, Symphonic Band, Jazz Combo and Pep Band (please see descriptions below).  Ensembles are open to all students of the University with consent of the instructor and may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUL 251 - Aural Skills I

    1 Credit Hour


    Prerequisite: MUAL 100

     

      This course begins the development of sight singing, dictation, and audiation skills for the music major. Exercises include materials from major and minor diatonic music, simpler rhythmic figurations, and basic conducting patterns used in a context to also develop the ability to sing at first sight. (FA only)

  
  • MU_ 110 - Large Ensemble

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: Placement by Faculty Audition. Concert Band, Marching Band, Concert Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Opera Workshop & Mus. Theatre Scenes, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Singers, Symphonic Band, Jazz Combo and Pep Band (please see descriptions below).  Ensembles are open to all students of the University with consent of the instructor and may be repeated for credit.
  
  • NUTR 220 - Principles and Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

    3 Credit Hours
    This introductory course provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements and functions of protein, energy, and the major vitamins and minerals that are determinants of health and diseases in human populations.
  
  • NUTR 320 - Introduction to Food Science

    3 Credit Hours
    This introductory course provides an integrated overview of basic types of processed foods available to consumers, the scientific methods and processes utilized to process and preserve these foods. 
  
  • NUTR 322 - Nutrition through the Life Cycle

    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an introduction into the relationship of nutritional requirements to the stages of the life cycle from conception through aging. 
  
  • PCA 180 - Professional Seminar (Mass Comm)

    0 Credit Hour
    Mass Communications majors are required to register for this Professional Seminar course every semester. The seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field.. It is also designed to showcase student participation in WRWS-FM 99.1, WM&G-TV, Vision Student Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), Association of Black Journalists, UniverCity Magazine and the Voice of the Wildcats Newspaper. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA,SP)
  
  • PCA 280 - Professional Seminar (Mass Comm)

    0 Credit Hour
    Mass Communications majors are required to register for this Professional Seminar course every semester. The seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field.. It is also designed to showcase student participation in WRWS-FM 99.1, WM&G-TV, Vision Student Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), Association of Black Journalists, UniverCity Magazine and the Voice of the Wildcats Newspaper. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA,SP)
  
  • PCA 380 - Professional Seminar (Mass Comm)

    0 Credit Hour
    Mass Communications majors are required to register for this Professional Seminar course every semester. The seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field.. It is also designed to showcase student participation in WRWS-FM 99.1, WM&G-TV, Vision Student Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), Association of Black Journalists, UniverCity Magazine and the Voice of the Wildcats Newspaper. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA,SP)
  
  • PCA 480 - Professional Seminar (Mass Comm)

    0 Credit Hour
    Mass Communications majors are required to register for this Professional Seminar course every semester. The seminar meetings will convene every week to provide students with the opportunity to become better acquainted with their chosen field.. It is also designed to showcase student participation in WRWS-FM 99.1, WM&G-TV, Vision Student Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), Association of Black Journalists, UniverCity Magazine and the Voice of the Wildcats Newspaper. A letter grade is assigned for participation in the seminar, and the grade appears on every student’s transcript, even though no hour credit is earned. (FA,SP)
  
  • PHL 211 - Physical Science Lab

    1 Credit Hour
    Physical Science Lab
  
  • POL 331 - Politics of Black Americans [Sample]

    3 Credit Hours
    An analysis of the political behavior of Black Americans and the issues that affect them in a significant way. (SP)
  
  • PS 418 - Health Psychology

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: All 200 and 300 level courses. This course represents the contemporary climate of the discipline of psychology as interfacing the biological and social sciences. This is congruent with the establishment of the College of Health Sciences at BCU. It is reflected in the undergraduate psychology curricula at most universities and as an area of specialization in the American Psychological Association (APA).
  
  • RP 434 - Death and Immortality

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: RP 200  , RP 230  , and RP 340   A study of the critical dimensions of death and dying, including immortality, suicide, abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, the right to life, and other relevant topics. Includes use of materials from philosophy, psychology, sociology, and religion.
  
  • SM 131 - Intro to Sports Medicine

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to introduce the philosoophy and practice of sports medicine and the exercise science-related fields. An overview of the history, principles, and professionalism of the sports medicine field and exercise sciences will be included. Potential career opportunities within the larger healthcare community will be discussed. Exposure to clinical agencies through field experiences and guest lectures will provide application and principles learned.
  
  • SS 245 - Interdisciplinary Social Science

    3 Credit Hours
    SS 245 Interdsciplinary Social Science is designed to introduce students to the study of human society through an exploration of the values, arts, social structures, and material practices of world cultures.

Accounting

  
  • AC 231 - Principles of Accounting I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 134 . Introduction to the basic records and procedures used by service and merchandising organizations in accumulating financial data with emphasis on statement presentation. (FA, SP)
  
  • AC 231L - Principles of Accounting I Lab

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: AC 231 . This lab course is designed to reinforce the basic accounting concepts and the understanding of the accounting cycle and financial statements as instructed in the Principles of Accounting I course. The lab course is required to be taken in conjunction with AC 231 - Principles of Accounting I . The goal(s) are to provide a clear understanding of the basic principles of accounting as it applies to the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements. An understanding of the principles and concepts of financial statements and financial reporting in accordance with general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is emphasized. (FA, SP)
  
  • AC 232 - Principles of Accounting II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 231 . A continuation of Principles of Accounting I. Emphasis on financial statement interpretation and the uses of accounting information by management for planning, controlling and decision making. (FA, SP)
  
  • AC 232L - Principles of Accounting II Lab

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: ACL 231. Corequisite: AC 232 . This lab course is designed to reinforce the basic accounting concepts and the understanding of the accounting cycle and financial statements as instructed in the Principles of Accounting I and Principles of Accounting II courses. The lab course is required to be taken in conjunction with AC 232 , Principles of Accounting II. The goal(s) are to provide a clear understanding of the principles of accounting as it applies to the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements. An understanding of the principles and concepts of financial statements and financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is emphasized. (FA, SP)
  
  • AC 330 - Accounting Information Systems

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 333 . A study of the ramifications of integrating information systems into the basic accounting process; internal control in both manual accounting and EDP systems and accounting systems development. (SP)
  
  • AC 333 - Intermediate Accounting I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 232  and ACL 232. A rigorous study of the methodology and underlying theory of financial accounting; including an in-depth analysis of valuation alternatives and their effect on income measurement. (FA)
  
  • AC 334 - Intermediate Accounting II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 333 . A continuation of Accounting 333. A study of accounting theory and techniques underlying the determination of contents and valuation of accounts for the financial statement of a going concern. (SP)
  
  • AC 335 - Intermediate Accounting III

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 334 . A continuation of Accounting 334. A continuous study of accounting theory and techniques underlying the determination of contents and valuation of accounts for the financial statement of a going concern. (FA)
  
  • AC 336 - Advanced Managerial Accounting

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 232  and ACL 232. Study of accounting concepts and techniques as aids to management planning and control including budgeting, cost behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, and responsibility accounting for managerial decision making. (SP)
  
  • AC 338 - Income Tax I

    3 Credit Hours
    Study of current principles and concepts of Federal Income Tax laws and related reporting requirements. Students will also study the tax structure and apply principles to selected accounting issues. (SP)
  
  • AC 341 - Cost Accounting

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 232   and ACL 232. A comprehensive study of fundamental cost accounting concepts and methodology of product and inventory cost determination and the effect on income measurement for manufacturing concerns. (FA)
  
  • AC 411 - Seminar in Accounting

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 333 . Topics covered give additional consideration to selected accounting problems. Current accounting issues, problems and approaches to their resolution are examined. (As needed)
  
  • AC 431 - Auditing

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 333 . The course concentrates on the conceptual and practical aspects of the examination of financial statements by independent accountants within the framework of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards. Appropriate attention is also given to the objectives and distinguishing characteristics of internal and operational auditing and to the importance and relevance of the Code of Professional Conduct. (FA)
  
  • AC 435 - Advanced Accounting

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 333 . Comprehensive study of business combinations and consolidations and accounting for parent/subsidiary relationships, branches, multinational entities, and foreign subsidiaries. Partnership formation and liquidation will also be studied. (SP)
  
  • AC 439 - Income Tax II

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the taxation of sole proprietors, partnerships and corporations and a review of the taxation of individuals. (As needed)
  
  • AC 450 - Governmental Accounting

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 333 . The course introduces the student to concepts and methods of accounting for governmental and not-for-profit entities. Financial reporting, budgeting, and the environment in which these entities operate are also explored. (SP)
  
  • ACL 439 - Income Tax II Lab

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 338 This lab course is required to be taken in conjunction with AC439. The goal is to provide onsite training and certification for IRS tax preparation.

Africana History

  
  • HIA 337 - Topics in Africana History

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 ; HI 130 . This course is designed to discuss topics of a multidisciplinary nature, taken from an historical perspective, specific to the African experience in the Diaspora. Topics vary from Credit to Credit, and include an historical analysis of key events, trends and personalities in the history of the African Diaspora. HI 338  is open to all eligible students who meet the listed s and is required for the Minor in Africana Social Sciences. (FA or SP) (By Demand)

Air Force

  
  • AF 101 - The Air Force Today (General Military Course)

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: AF 101L AS 100 is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences. (FA, SP)
  
  • AF 102 - The Air Force Today (General Military Course)

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: AF 101L AS 100 is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences. (FA, SP)
  
  • AF 102L - Leadership Laboratory

    0 Credit Hours
    Consists of Air Force customs, courtesies, health, physical fitness, field training orientation, drill and ceremonies. (FA, SP)
  
  • AF 201 - The Development of Air Power (General Military Course)

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: AF 201L . A course designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities (competencies), and missions (functions) to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today’s USAF air and space power. Furthermore, the course examines several fundamental truths associated with war in the third dimension e.g. Principles of War and Tenets of Air and Space Power. As a whole, this course provides the students with a knowledge level understanding for the general element and employment of air and space power, from an institutional doctrinal and historical perspective. In addition, the students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values with the use of operational examples and historical Air Force leaders and will continue to develop their communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences. (FA, SP)
  
  • AF 201L - Leadership Laboratory

    0 Credit Hours
    Consists of Air Force customs, courtesies, Air Force environment, drill, ceremonies, and field training orientation. Graded as Pass/Fail. (FA,SP)
  
  • AF 202 - The Development of Air Power (General Military Course)

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: AF 202L . Continuation of AF 201 . A weekly Leadership Laboratory is mandatory. (FA, SP)
  
  • AF 202L - Leadership Laboratory

    0 Credit Hours
    Consists of Air Force customs, courtesies, Air Force environment, drill, ceremonies, and field training orientation. Graded as Pass/Fail. (FA,SP)
  
  • AF 301 - Air Force Leaders and Management (Prof. Officer Course)

    3 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: AF 301L AS 300 is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer- type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course. (FA, SP)
  
  • AF 302 - Air Force Leadership and Management (Prof. Officer Course)

    3 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: AF 302L Continuation of AF 301 . (FA, SP)
  
  • AF 401 - National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society (Professional Officer Course)

    3 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: AF 401L . AS 400 examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course. (FA, SP)
  
  • AF 401L - Leadership Laboratory

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of the General Military Course or Two-Year Program selection and/or approval of the Professor of Aerospace Studies. Provides advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities. Graded as Pass/Fail. (FA,SP)
  
  • AF 402 - Preparation for Active Duty (Prof. Officer Course)

    3 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: AF 402L. Continuation of AF 401 . (FA, SP)

Air Force Laboratory

  
  • AFL 101L - Leadership Laboratory

    0 Credit Hours
    Consists of Air Force customs, courtesies, health, physical fitness, field training orientation, drill and ceremonies. (FA, SP)
  
  • AFL 301L - Leadership Laboratory

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of the General Military Course or Two-Year Program selection and/or approval of the professor of Aerospace Studies. Provides advanced leadership experience in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles. Graded as Pass/Fail. (FA,SP)
  
  • AFL 302L - Leadership Laboratory

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of the General Military Course or Two-Year Program selection and/or approval of the professor of Aerospace Studies. Provides advanced leadership experience in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles. Graded as Pass/Fail. (FA,SP)
  
  • AFL 402L - Leadership Laboratory

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of the General Military Course or Two-Year Program selection and/or approval of the Professor of Aerospace Studies. Provides advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities. Graded as Pass/Fail. (FA,SP)

Art

  
  • ART 110 - Drawing and Composition I

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to representational drawing with emphasis on basic skills and concepts, using the pencil as the main medium. Open to all students. (FA, SP)
  
  • ART 120 - Drawing and Composition II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ART 110 . Drawing and Composition I or permission of instructor. Emphasis on further development of technique and exploration of personal imagery and context and introduction to the fundamentals of drawing the human figure. (FA, SP)
  
  • ART 130 - Analysis of Visual Arts

    3 Credit Hours
    An introductory art appreciation course designed to provide a foundation for understanding the visual arts through lectures, films, hands-on activities and resource persons. Open to all students. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
  
  • ART 210 - Art History

    3 Credit Hours
    A broad survey of visual art forms from the Classical Period to the present. Open to all students. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
  
  • ART 211 - Principles of Design I

    3 Credit Hours
    Studio course introducing the basic art elements such as line, value, and color to develop vocabulary, theory, materials, and techniques involved in creating two-dimensional design forms. Open to all students. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
  
  • ART 212 - Principles of Design II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ART 211  Principles of Design I or permission of instructor. Studio course introducing the basic art elements inherent in three-dimensional works of art. The elements of shape, mass, balance, proportion, and scale will be explored. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
  
  • ART 215 - Photography I

    3 Credit Hours
    Beginning course in photography and basic darkroom work with emphasis on the use of the camera, darkroom procedures of developing and printing, and the study of visual design. Open to all students. (FA, SP)
  
  • ART 216 - Photography II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ART 215  Photography I or permission of instructor. Advanced course with emphasis on imagery, content and refinement of techniques of the medium. Use of the camera as a medium of individual creative expression. (FA, SP)
  
  • ART 310 - Printmaking

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ART 110  . Drawing and Composition I or ART 211  Principles of Design I. Basic procedures and processes in printmaking. Formal and expressive characteristics of the print media with emphasis on relief printing. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
  
  
  • ART 314 - Acrylic Painting II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ART 313  Acrylic Painting I. A continuation of Acrylic Painting I. More in-depth procedures and processes in painting. Formal and expressive characteristics of the print media with emphasis expression of personal individual ideas. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
  
  
  • ART 318 - Silkscreening II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ART 317 . Silkscreening I or permission of instructor. Extension of Silkscreening I with emphasis on personal expression, stylistic variations and individual development (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
  
  • ART 320 - Selected Topics in Art

    3 Credit Hours
    Seminars for students who are interested in the study of the art of various cultures including but not restricted to African American, Mexican American, and Native American artists. Open to all students. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
  
  • ART 410 - Art Seminar

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. In-depth exploration/discussion of selected fields of art, either a period, an era, or topic exposing students to fundamental issues and ideas/ methodologies current in the field of art. Students may study or research an individual or project. Designed to help students develop research skills and personal vision/expression. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)

Business

  
  • BA 110 - Introduction to Business

    3 Credit Hours
    An Introductory course designed to give students an overview of functional areas of business, business terminology, opportunities within business, and the basic concepts of the business world. This course provides a foundation for more specialized study. (FA, SP)
  
  • BA 180 - Business Professional Seminar

    0 Credit Hours
    Business Professional Seminar - One required every semester (FA,SP)
  
  • BA 181 - Business Professional Seminar

    0 Credit Hours
    Business Professional Seminar (FA,SP)
  
  • BA 231 - Microeconomics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 134. Considers the problem of scarcity and resource allocation. An introduction to principles, analysis, and policies, with major emphasis on the pricing behavior of business firms, on agriculture and business, the consumer, the labor unions, and the market systems. (FA, SP)
  
  • BA 232 - Macroeconomics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 134 . This is an introduction to macroeconomic analysis and its application to the American economic system. It includes such topics as the economic role of government and the banking system. The principles, policies, the determination and measurement of national income, economic growth, and the elements of monetary and fiscal theory and the performance of the aggregate economy. (FA, SP)
  
  • BA 234 - Business Law I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, EN 132  A comprehensive course introducing students to legal Principles, business organizations, contracts, agency, legal language, critical thinking and the legal environment in business. (FA, SP)
  
  • BA 236 - Business Statistics I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 134 . An introductory course in business statistics. Topics include sampling techniques, descriptive statistics, probability, random variables and probability distribution, interval estimation, onesample tests and simple linear regression. A statistical software package is used to illustrate all methods and techniques. (FA, SP)
  
  • BA 237 - Quantitative Tools & Methods

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BA 236  & MAB 138. This course presents the fundamental concept of quantitative methods to business decision making. It is intended to present students with a sound theoretical comprehension of the role that management science occupies in the decision making process. It highlights the use of a widespread mixture of quantitative techniques to the solution of business and economic problems. (FA, SP)
  
  • BA 280 - Business Professional Seminar

    0 Credit Hours
    Business Professional Seminar (FA,SP)
  
  • BA 281 - Business Professional Seminar

    0 Credit Hours
    Business Professional Seminar (FA,SP)
  
  • BA 334 - Business Law II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BA 234 . A study of the basic concepts of law applicable to the business profession and business endeavors, covering such topics as contracts, torts, commercial paper, agency, property, business organizations and constitutional protection. (SP)
  
  • BA 360 - Business Communication

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 132 , BA 110 , BL 230 , and ITM 110  or CS 132 . Corequisite: BA 360 L - Business Communication Lab . The mission of BA 360 is to provide School of Business undergraduates with a conceptual framework and specific tools for communicating in complex environments and accomplishing strategic academic and professional business goals. This core course provides writing, oral, and collaborative skills necessary for future business courses, internships, and professional positions. Additionally, through information competency/library research and electronic database information gathering, this course prepares students to critically analyze cases, interpret data, research alternative solutions, solve problems, organize, and write case reports. (FA, SP)
  
  • BA 360 L - Business Communication Lab

    0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 132 , SC 230 , BA 110 , BL 230 , ITM 110  or CS 132   Corequisite: BA 360   This lab course is designed to reinforce the concepts and understanding of the specific tools needed for communicating in business. The lab course is required to be taken in conjunction with BA 360 , Business Communications. The goal(s) are to provide a clear understanding of the writing, oral and collaborative skills necessary for future business courses, internships and professional positions. (FA, SP)
  
  • BA 380 - Business Professional Seminar

    0 Credit Hours
    Business Professional Seminar FA/SP
  
  • BA 381 - Business Professional Seminar

    0 Credit Hours
    Business Professional Seminar
  
  • BA 405 - Capstone I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BA 237 This course is designed to provide the foundation leading to the final draft of the senior thesis. It introduces students to the APA format manuscript preparation and using primary research to investigate business related problems.
  
  • BA 480 - Professional Development

    0 Credit Hours
    Professional Development (FA,SP)
  
  • BA 481 - Professional Development

    0 Credit Hours
    Professional Development (FA,SP)
  
  • BA 499 - Capstone II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Complete BA 237 , ITM 200 , BA 360 , and senior standing. A focus on two elements (1) professional development and (2) research methods. Professional development seeks to provide a technical competence through the creation of structured opportunities to develop oral and written communication and positive personal qualities. Additionally, guidelines and assistance will be given to finalizing a senior research paper/business plan and presenting that paper. (FA, SP)
  
  • BL 230 - Leadership and Professional Development

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 132 , FC 111 , BA 110  and ITM 110  or CS 132 . This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals necessary for exercising effective professional leadership skills and to meet challenges of managerial responsibilities. The rigorous course work, includes teamwork while addressing challenging “realworld” business problems, interviewing styles and strategies, written forms of business communication, business etiquette and protocol, professional developmental workshops, experiential learning projects, case study competitions, independent projects, guest lecture series, seminars and conferences. Additionally, students connect knowledge gained through coursework to the world outside of the classroom. (FA, SP)
 

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