Apr 24, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

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 232 - Principles of Accounting II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 231 . Corequisite: ACL 232 Principles of Accounting II .  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 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
    Prerequisite: AC 232  and ACL 232 . 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
    Prerequisite: AC 338 .  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 231 - 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)
  
  • ACL 232 - Principles of Accounting II

    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)
  
  • 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.

Aging Studies

  
  • GR 230 - Nutrition in Health and Disease

    3 Credit Hours
    The study of normal nutrition as it relates to the life span. The physiological, psychosocial and cultural aspects of nutrition and the interrelationship with disease. (FA,SP)
  
  • GR 231 - Introduction to Gerontology

    3 Credit Hours
    Appropriate for students from all majors; this course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of gerontology; related theory and research. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach to aging; addressing its biological, psychological and social aspects.
  
  • GR 240 - Social and Cultural Aspects to Aging

    3 Credit Hours
    This course explores the mutual relationship between society and those considered older by society. Also examined are the social and cultural forces that impact on the aging process, including social constructs images of older adults, and patterns of inequality related to one’s gender, race, and/or economic status. Emphasis is placed on current critical aging-related issues and how these issues are experienced personally and societally. Students are challenged to critically analyze prevailing assumptions and perspective on aging and how these impact older adults, family members, and society.
  
  • GR 310 - Cellular and Physiologic Aspects of Aging

    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines human aging, emphasizing the cellular and physiologic changes that occur in later years. Implications for health maintenance are also explored.
  
  • GR 335 - Minority Aging

    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines aging as a social process. The issues covered in this course include the issues and needs of older adults and persons within minority groups.
  
  • GR 340 - Organization & Management

    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines administration principles in senior care settings; analyzing management practices and organizational  conducts in these services agencies. (Spring and Fall)
  
  • GR 350 - Seminar in Gerontology

    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an overview of the past, present and future issues on aging. Issues to be covered include economics of aging, elderly abuse, suicide among the elderly, elderly in the media, etc. (FA,SP)
  
  • GR 380 - End of Life Issues

    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides knowledge related to End of Life issues faced by older individuals with terminal diagnoses. It examines the role of the health professionals working with the dying client, their caregivers and/or families members. Emphasis is placed on the cultural, ethical, and legal issues in end of life care.
  
  • GR 390 - Psychology of Aging

    3 Credit Hours
    The effects of senescence and adaptation to such effects on the psychological variables of sensory and perceptual processes, psychomotor performance, personality, socialization and primary and secondary relationships. Psychosocial adaptation of the elderly.
  
  • GR 420 - Seminar in Gerontology II

    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines the needs and coping patterns of the aged. The issues covered in this course include aging and changing living situations in the family, health and health care of the aged.
  
  • GR 490 - Gerontology Practicum

    3-15 Credit Hours
    Students rotate through an intensive internship with an organization dedicated to service provision for older adults. The experience is designed to prepare students for advocacy and leadership roles in gerontology. Students are required to submit periodic written field reports, as well as a final internship experience report.
  
  • GR 492 - Gerontology: Research and Planning

    3 Credit Hours
    The goal of this course is to familiarize students with skills necessary to understand research methods and conduct research in aging project. (FA,SP)
  
  • GR 499 - Senior Seminar/Original Thesis

    3 Credit Hours
    This is a capstone experience for the interdisciplinary study of aging. First, students will be introduced to quantitative data analysis, including descriptive and inferential statistics, and gain experience using statistical software (SPSS). Students will complete a major research project. The course offers all aging studies students the opportunity to apply the scientific method in research, present in writing, and orally defend an empirical research report on aging. Second, this course will provide a comprehensive review of aging concepts for the exit examination in gerontology.  

Air Force

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

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: AFL 101  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 201 - The Development of Air Power (General Military Course)

    1 Credit Hour
    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 202 - The Development of Air Power (General Military Course)

    1 Credit Hour
    Continuation of AF 201. A weekly Leadership Laboratory is mandatory. (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
    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 402 - Preparation for Active Duty (Prof. Officer Course)

    3 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: AF 402L. Continuation of AF 401. (FA, SP)
  
  • AFL 101 - Leadership Laboratory

    0 Credit Hours
    Consists of Air Force customs, courtesies, health, physical fitness, field training orientation, drill and ceremonies. FA
  
  • AFL 102 - Leadership Laboratory

    0 Credit Hours
    Consists of Air Force customs, courtesies, health, physical fitness, field training orientation, drill and ceremonies.
  
  • AFL 201 - 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)
  
  • AFL 202 - 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)
  
  • AFL 301 - 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 302 - 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 401 - 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. Corequisite: AF 401  Provides advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities. Graded as Pass/Fail. (FA,SP)
  
  • AFL 402 - 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 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)

Biology

  
  • BI 131 - General Biology

    3 Credit Hours
    A general course for the non-science major that stresses the basic principles of life, including cell biology, genetics, cancer, and evolution as unifying integrative concepts. Special attention is devoted to the study of human structure and function. Lecture 3 hours per week. (FA,SP,SU)
  
  • BI 141 - Principles of Biology I (For Science Majors)

    3 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: BIL 141  and EN 131  or equivalent. The first of a three-course sequence designed to provide the foundation for major work in the field. This course offers an in-depth overview of the primary principles of cellular, molecular, and organismal biology. Required of all science, science education, allied health, and mathematics majors and minors.  (FA,SP,SU)
  
  • BI 142 - Principles of Biology II (For Science Majors)

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 141 - Principles of Biology I (For Science Majors)  and BIL 141 - Principles of Biology I Lab   The second of a three-course sequence designed to provide the foundation for major work in the field. The course continues the in-depth overview of the primary principles of cellular, molecular, and organismal biology with emphasis on phylogeny, evolution, and ecology. Required of all biology, and biology education majors.  Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (FA,SP,SU)
  
  • BI 150 - General Biology, Honors

    3 Credit Hours
    A course that is designed specifically for honors students who are not science majors. The goal of this course is to introduce modern biological principles and to evaluate their impact on society and humans in general. The contents are flexible enough to introduce new ideas and discussions during the span of the course. Lecture 3 hours per week. (FA,SP,SU)
  
  • BI 213 - Research Methods in Biology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 142 , CH 142 , or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to reinforce two aspects of research that students have been introduced to in their freshman courses: scientific writing and use of biological instrumentation. This focused course will fine-tune their expertise and allow them to transition to their upper-level classes with the skills necessary to both critique and produce sound scientific research. The format of the course will consist of class lectures (3 hours per week) and a hands-on lab (3 hours per week). (FA, SP)
  
  • BI 221 - Introductory Research Experience

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor and Student Success Coach Supervised research with a university faculty mentor or external collaborator. (FA, SP)
  
  • BI 230 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 142, CH 142, or permission of the instructor This course will emphasize the structure and function of cells in all their genetic, biochemical, developmental, physiological and pathophysiological aspects. This course will introduce students to the dynamic relationships between cell structure and the processes that are necessary for cellular maintenance and metabolism in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The format of the course will consist of class lectures (which primarily draw on information found in the textbook), in-class discussion of topics related to the lecture material, and analysis of assigned research articles.
  
  • BI 237 - Anatomy and Physiology

    6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 131 .  This one-semester course covers the principal topics in human anatomy and physiology, from a basic organization of the body through each body system. Topics include histology, integument, the skeletomuscular system, the nervous system, special senses, endocrinology, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, immunity, digestion, the urogenital system, and pregnancy and human development. This is a six credit hour course meeting four days a week for one-hour lectures and 2 days a week for 2-hour labs. 
  
  • BI 240 - Principles of Biology III

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 142 - Principles of Biology II (For Science Majors) .  The third of a three-course sequence designed to provide the foundation for major work in the field. The course continues the in-depth overview of the primary principles of molecular, cellular, and organismal biology with emphasis on the biodiversity of plants and animals.  Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 Hours per week. (FA,SP)
  
  • BI 244 - Microbiology and Lab

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: For all but nursing: BI 142 , CH 141 , or permission of the instructor. A study of morphology, physiology, nutrition and growth of microbes, including taxonomy and practical identification of the major microbial groups. Other topics to be discussed include immunology and the role of microorganisms in public health, industrial processes, and the cycle of nature. Laboratory practice includes use of the microscope, aseptic technique, media preparation, and microbiological experimentation. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (FA,SP,SU)
  
  • BI 250 - Introduction to Genetics

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 142 CH 142 , or permission of the instructor  This 4 credit-hour lecture-laboratory course introduces students to the principles of genetics. Genetics is the study of heredity, based on DNA, its organization and regulation within the genome, and its effect on cells, individual organisms, populations and their evolution. The primary objectives of this course are to understand the fundamental principles of classical and molecular genetics, its application with other biological fields of study, and developing your ability for critical thinking through analyzing genetic problems. 3 Credit Hours 1 Credit Hour (FA, SP) As Needed
  
  • BI 307 - Pathophysiology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 237 .  Pathophysiology is a course designed to provide a comprehensive presentation of the underlying principles common to all disease processes. Having taken courses which have exposed the student to the normal structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs, pathophysiology will explain the changes that occur in the disease state. This is a four credit hour course meeting two days a week for two-hour lectures. 
  
  • BI 310 - Human Anatomy

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI141, BIL141, CH141, and CHL141. This course will cover the general aspects of the anatomy of the human body from a systemic approach. It will be concerned primarily with the gross structures and locations of the different body parts and organs. The following body systems will be covered in this course: integumentary, circulatory, musculoskeletal, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, reproductive and immune system. It is a four-credit hour course, meeting three days a week for one-hour lecture and one day for a three-hour lab. (FA)
  
  • BI 311 - Human Physiology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 310. This course is designed to introduce students to body functions at the cellular, tissue, organ and organ system levels with emphasis on the mechanisms of operation. The following body systems will be covered in this course: integumentary, circulatory, musculoskeletal, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, reproductive and immune system. It is a four-credit hour course, meeting three days a week for one-hour lecture and one day for a three-hour lab. (SP)
  
  • BI 322 - Principles of Modern Microbiology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 240  and CH 241 .  Corequisite: N/A This course is designed to introduce students (biology and science majors) to viruses, prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes as well as the many facets of modern microbiology including metabolism, growth, behavior, development, systematics, ecology, infection, epidemiology and the human exploitation of microbes. Laboratory practice includes the application of techniques of classical and modern microbiology. The class meets three times a week for one-hour lecture and one time a week for a three-hour lab. 3 3 (FA) Every Year
  
  • BI 330 - Bioinformatics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 142  , MAT 135 , or instructor permission. This junior level course is designed to teach the principles of data types, data storage, data mining and their applications to computational biology and the flow of bio-information as envisioned in the Central Dogma of molecular biology. (SP)
  
  • BI 333 - Seminar In Biology

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: SEM 222 .  This seminar is intended to extend the student’s experience with scientific literature to a more independent level, engaging in discussion of current research. Students will write their own critiques and reviews, with particular attention to data interpretation. (FA, SP)
  
  • BI 337 - General Ecology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 240 or approval of the instructor. A lecture/laboratory/field study of the basic principles of ecology with emphasis on man and his interaction with the environment. Special attention will be given to environmentally related health probelms. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week.
  
  • BI 340 - Molecular Biology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 142  and CH 241 - Organic Chemistry I and Lab  or approval of the instructor. This course explores the structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids; mechanisms of catalysis; regulation of gene expression at the level of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms; and current topics in molecular biology. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (FA)
  
  • BI 341 - Comparative Anatomy

    4 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the diversity of animal life and their adaptations. Focus will be on natural history, phylogenetic relationships, and how structure relates to function. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (SP)
  
  • BI 345 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 240 - Principles of Biology III .   A comparative study of the structure and evolution of organ systems in the different vertebrate groups. Representative forms are studied in the laboratory. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (Fall)
  
  • BI 346 - Vertebrate Embryology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 240 .  A study of the development of the vertebrate body from the maturation of the germ cell through the appearance of the organ systems; laboratory studies of the frog, chick and the pig embryos. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (SP)
  
  • BI 351 - Plant Physiology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 240 .  This course is designed as an introduction to the biochemical aspects of vascular plants. It covers the principal physiological processes of higher plants including water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, hormones, flowering and stress physiology. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (SP)
  
  • BI 355 - Marine Biology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 240   Marine biology is an undergraduate-level course covering the abiotic, biotic, and human factors influencing the ecology, evolution, physiology, reproduction, and behavior of marine organisms. Course material focuses on dominant marine taxa and major marine habitats, with emphasis on Florida systems. It is a four-credit hour course, meeting three days a week for one hour lectures and one day a week for a three-hour lab.  (SP)
  
  • BI 391 - Biomolecular Technologies

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SEM 222 - Fundamentals of Science II BI 340 - Molecular Biology , or permission of the instructor.  This course will generate student expertise in updaed laboratory infrastructure, raw data generation and handling, and preparation for data generation in career-relavant fields. Best Laboratory Practices will be expected and career-relevant applications will be introduced such as NGS (Next Generation Sequencing), gene expression studeis, and proten, and cell analytics.
  
  • BI 410 - Topics in Biological Science

    3-6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor. Presentation of various topics from the biological sciences and selected laboratory exercises by faculty and guest lecturers. Topics are selected to facilitate development of strong biological science programs in secondary schools. (On Demand)
  
  • BI 411 - Seminar in Biology I

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Student presentations and discussion on special topics in biology. Theme varies from year to year in areas such as developmental biology, cell biology, animal physiology, genetics and biochemistry.
  
  • BI 412 - Seminar in Biology II

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Student presentations and discussion on special topics in biology. Theme varies from year to year in areas such as developmental biology, cell biology, animal physiology, genetics and biochemistry.
  
  • BI 440 - Research

    3-6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair and instructor approval Research on a departmentally approved topic or project conducted either in collaboration with university faculty or external mentor. (On Demand)
  
  • BI 444 - Computational Genomics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite:  BI 240  or approval of instructor. The course will introduce students to computer-based genomic data analysis. A variety of methods for genomic data analysis will be taught using data from a variety of biological and biomedical fields. (On Demand)
  
  • BI 446 - Animal Physiology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 240  , CH 242   A study of the fundamental physiological activities of living cells, the physicochemical properties of protoplasm, nutrition, osmoregulation, excretion and coordination in the major animal groups. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (On Demand)
  
  • BI 447 - Genetics

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 240 - Principles of Biology III , CH 241 - Organic Chemistry I and Lab  or approval of the instructor. A study of the basic principles of heredity and variation and their applications to plants and animals with emphasis on man. The fruit fly, Drosophila, is used in a series of experiments in the laboratory. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (FA)
  
  • BI 449 - General Bacteriology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 240 - Principles of Biology III CH 242 - Organic Chemistry II and Lab  or approval of the instructor. A study of bacteria and related microorganisms, their distribution, identification, classification, morphology, physiology, cultivation, pathology, methods of handling, and economic importance. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (Alternating Years)
  
  • BI 450 - Cell Biology

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BI 240 - Principles of Biology III CH 241 - Organic Chemistry I and Lab , or approval of instructor. Advanced survey of cell organelles, their composition, origin and the relationship between their structures and function. Recent literature and current developments in cell biology will be emphasized. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lab 3 hours per week. (SP)
  
  • BI 499 - Senior Seminar

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior status This course, which is required for all biology majors prior to graduation, will be used for the successful completion of a senior thesis and to reinforce the use of the computer and the Internet as a means of scientific information retrieval. The thesis requirement may be fulfilled through departmentally approved methods involving a topic of interest or data gathered through previous or current laboratory research. The student will be required to present and defend the senior thesis and pass a senior exit exam.  (FA,SP)
  
  • BIL 141 - Principles of Biology I Lab

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: BI 141 . Laboratory experiments and demonstrations related to material presented in BI 141 . Lab 3 Hours per week. (FA,SP,SU)

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: EN 132 MAT 134  and Sophomore Standing. 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  and 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: BAL 360    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 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)
 

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