Summer I 2024 Course Offerings

ACCT 0318 Financial Reporting III (3)

Continues the advanced study of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guiding the preparation of corporate financial statement.� The topics addressed include: leases; pensions and other post-retirement benefits; deferred taxes; an introduction to accounting for business combinations, and other advanced financial reporting issues.

FINC 0207 Financial Management (3)

Introduces basic concepts of corporate financial management. The course encompasses practical, as well as theoretical, aspects of corporate finance, with an emphasis on the decision making functions of the financial manager and the process of valuation. The objective of the course is to give students specific skills to analyze and interpret financial data and to develop an understanding of the nature of investment and financing decisions in business organizations. Topics covered include; financial statement analysis, the time value of money, the valuation of financial securities such as stocks and bonds, and capital budgeting analysis.

ART 0106 Art Survey: Prehistoric to Middle Ages (3)

Major representative works of western art and architecture from prehistoric times through the middle ages will be presented from a critical and historical viewpoint. The student will be introduced to the aesthetic and philosophical principles that underlie all art as well as to the relationship between the visual arts and the culture and society which produced them.

BIOL 0104 Human Biology (4)

Human Biology introduces the structure and function of the human body. Students will study the major systems of the human body, including reproduction, digestion and nutrition, circulation, respiration, nervous and hormonal control and locomotion through examination of and non-invasive experimentation with their own bodies, computer simulations, reading and attending lecture/discussions.

BIOL 0104 Human Biology (4)

Human Biology introduces the structure and function of the human body. Students will study the major systems of the human body, including reproduction, digestion and nutrition, circulation, respiration, nervous and hormonal control and locomotion through examination of and non-invasive experimentation with their own bodies, computer simulations, reading and attending lecture/discussions.

BIOL 0106 Biology Today (4)

An introduction to the study of cells, cellular reproduction, inheritance and the gene, molecular genetics, and the development of organisms. Concentrates on human genetics and development. Investigates the role of biotechnology in genetics and development.

BIOL 0106 Biology Today (4)

An introduction to the study of cells, cellular reproduction, inheritance and the gene, molecular genetics, and the development of organisms. Concentrates on human genetics and development. Investigates the role of biotechnology in genetics and development.

BIOL 0209 Medical Microbiology (4)

An introductory study of microorganisms. Principles of structure, metabolism, and genetics of microbes, are considered within a clinical framework. Application of basic principles focuses on medically important microorganisms, their transmission, and mechanisms of pathogenicity. Laboratory includes basic techniques for the study, enumeration, and identification of bacteria, clinical applications, and disease case studies. Students who have completed BIOL 0223 may not receive credit for this course.

BIOL 0237 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)

Utilizes a general approach to the human body with emphasis on structure and function to show ways in which various organ systems interact. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and sense organs are studied.

BIOL 0388 Biology Internship (1-12)

A vocational experience in the area of the student�s biological interest. Course is designed to provide a hands-on contact involving a variety of responsibilities and skills related to the student�s specific concentration. Does not count toward 0300-level course requirement.

ACCT 0518 Financial Reporting III (3)

Continues the advanced study of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guiding the preparation of corporate financial statements. The topics addressed include: leases; pensions and other postretirement benefits; deferred taxes; an introduction to accounting for business combinations, and other advanced financial reporting issues.

CHEM 0201 Organic Chemistry I (4)

The chemistry of carbon is explored. The semester begins with a look at the bonding models and nomenclature used to describe carbon-based molecules. A mechanistic approach to the chemistry of alkenes, alkynes, and dienes is used to provide a context for chemical concepts such as nucleophilicity, electrophilicity, stereochemistry, and resonance. Additionally, the role that kinetics and thermodynamics play in determining product distribution is also considered. Students are required to attend the accompanying laboratory, where they will learn how to safely perform many of the chemical transformations discussed in class. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

COMM 0101 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)

Provides students with a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of mass communication. This is accomplished through the study of the history and structure of mass media industries and an examination of social, economic, political, cultural, and global factors that create the context in which media operate.

COMM 0108 Introduction to Film (3)

Examines the aesthetic elements of film including cinematography, editing, sound, script, acting, direction, and mise en scene. The study of film also may include contexts such as cultural roles, genre, political issues, economics, and history.

COMM 0108 Introduction to Film (3)

Examines the aesthetic elements of film including cinematography, editing, sound, script, acting, direction, and mise en scene. The study of film also may include contexts such as cultural roles, genre, political issues, economics, and history.

COMM 0202 Introduction to Photography (3)

Examines techniques and applications of photography. Areas of study include camera operation, film selection, lenses, filters, lighting, composition, and digital monochrome and color image processing and manipulation (currently Adobe Photoshop). The history of the medium and its communicative properties also are discussed.

COMM 0222 Intercultural Communication (3)

Provides knowledge and understanding of the interrelationships among culture, language, and communication. Students will develop skills to overcome intercultural communication barriers such as ethnocentrism, misinterpretation of verbal and nonverbal signals, problems of stereotypes/perceptions and assumptions of similarities. The course will help students become culturally competent communicators in intercultural situations.

COMM 0305 Communication Internship (3-15)

Students, with prior approval of the department, intern at local, regional, or national communication sites. A portfolio of work completed at the internship site is required as part of the student�s final report.

CRJU 0310 Organized and White Collar Crime (3)

The methods through which organized crime influences and, in many instances, controls entire communities. Traditional types of crime heavily influenced by organized crime, such as loan sharking and gambling, will be analyzed in an effort to demonstrate the basis of power and wealth of organized crime in the United States.

CRJU 0398 Field Practicum in Criminal Justice (3-6)

The field practicum class involves the student�s participation in the day-to-day functions of a criminal justice agency. The course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to translate the theoretically oriented classroom experience into practical application in an area of particular interest to the student.

CRJU 617 Law Enforcment Policy Developments (3)

An examination of current policies and practices of police organizations. Attention will be given to modern organizational theories, a review of police discretion, and formal and informal channels of communication for the dissemination of policy statements and goals.

ECON 0101 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

An introduction to economic analysis with emphasis on the application of economic principles to an understanding of contemporary problems. Topics to be discussed include: the nature of a market economy, national income, employment and fiscal policy, characteristics of the American monetary and banking system, economic growth and international trade. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

EDUC 0309 Children�s Literature (SAMPLE)

(3) This course is designed to provide teachers with a background of the major objectives and purposes for children�s literature in today�s classroom. Major emphasis will be given to a review of various types of children�s literature, ways to share literature effectively with children, the use of media to encourage more reading, and to the establishment of library centers within the classroom setting. Areas of specialization such as award winning books, key illustrators, poetry, and traditional literature also will be included.

EDUC 0376 Developmental Disabilities and Self-Determination (3)

The purpose of this course is to explore educational, social, and legal issues that affect the opportunities of individuals with developmental disabilities.� A developmental disability is a delay or failure to progress through the milestones of childhood at a typical rate.� Educational assessment and programming will focus on the developmental domains of motor, psycho-social, communication, and cognitive functioning.� A key aspect of working effectively with students with developmental disabilities is collaboration with families.� this course will explore the realities of having a child with a disability and what schools, specifically teachers, can do to support the child and the family.� A continuum of educational and community services will be described in order to acquaint students with options needed to promote learning and self-determination throughout their lifetime.

EDUC 0381 Early Intervention: Birth to Age Five (3)

This course offers teacher candidates the opportunity to consider the range of exceptional learning needs that pose challenges for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, as well as assessment and intervention approaches that support young children's learning and development.� course topics include the social and legal context of early intervention and early childhood special education, culturally responsive and family-centered approaches to working with young children with disabilities, the use of assistive technologies, supports for young dual-language learners, and practices that offer positive behavioral guidance to young children.� A 15-hour field experience in an approved inclusive PreK setting is required.

EDUC 509 Children's Literature (3)

This course is designed to provide teachers with a background in children's literature and its use intoday's classroom. Emphasis will be given to a review of various types of children's literature, ways to share literature effectively with children, the use of media to encourage more reading, and� the establishment of library centers within the classroom setting. Areas of specialization such as award-winning books, key illustrators, poetry and traditional literature will also be included in this course.

EDUC 576 Developmental Disabilities and Self-Determination (3)

The purpose of this course is to explore educational, social and legal issues that affect the opportunities of individuals with developmental disabilities. A developmental disability is a delay or failure to progress through the milestones of childhood at a typical rate. Educational assessment and programming will focus on the developmental domains of motor, psycho-social, communication, and cognitive functioning. A key aspect of working effectively with students with developmental disabilities is collaboration with families. This course will explore the realities of having a child with a disability and what schools, specifically teachers, can do to support the child and the family. A continuum of educational and community services will be described in order to acquaint the student with the least restrictive options needed to promote and enhance learning. Educational assessment and programming will focus on the developmental domains of motor, psycho-social, communication and cognitive functioning.

EDUC 577 Learning Disabilities and Instructional Strategies (3)

This graduate course introduces teacher candidates to the history and current practices in the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties, including the identification of specific learning disabilities and major theories of etiology.� The discrepancy model and Response to Intervention (RTI) approach to the identification of students with learning disabilities will be examined. A variety of informal and formal methods of assessment and instructional strategies will also be explored. � Participants will be introduced to the legal requirements, purpose, format and content of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how to utilize assessment information in the development of goals and objectives. The course will take a whole-child approach to the development of learning strategies, in which the impact of learning difficulties on a student's social and emotional development will be emphasized along with cultural and contextual considerations. This graduate course is cross-listed with EDUC 0377 and is differentiated by assignments, learning outcomes and expectations at an advanced level.� �Prerequisite: EDUC 0540

EDUC 580 Multicultural Education (3)

This graduate course provides a foundation in the theory and practice of Multicultural Education. Students are guided in an examination of the ways in which socially constructed categories of difference shape the perspectives and opportunities of groups in the United States. These categories include but are not limited to, race, class, gender, ability status and sexual orientation. The course explores the role that education plays in the relationships between social groups and institutional power. Students will be introduced to critical theories and practices such as culturally relevant teaching. This graduate course is cross-listed with EDUC 0380 and is differentiated by assignments, learning outcomes and expectations at an advanced level.

EDUC 581 Early Intervention: Birth to Age Five (3)

This graduate course offers teacher candidates the opportunity to consider the range of exceptional learning needs that pose challenges for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, as well as assessment and intervention approaches that support young children's learning and development. Course topics include the social and legal context of early intervention and early childhood special education, culturally responsive and family-centered approaches to working with young children with disabilities, the use of assistive technologies, supports for young dual language learners, and practices that offer positive behavioral guidance to young children. This graduate course is cross-listed with EDUC 0381 and is differentiated by assignments, learning outcomes and expectations at an advanced level. Fifteen hours of field experience in an approved inclusive PreK setting is required. Pre/Corequisite:� EDUC 0540 or equivalent or permission of instructor �

EDUC 690 Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Special Needs in Least Restrictive Environment (3)

This course will discuss curriculum approaches in core academic areas and development of activity based lessons. An in-depth view of the teaching-learning process, instructional strategies and evaluation methods for elementary and secondary students with special needs will be included. (30 hours of field experience required)

ENGL 0103 Speech (3)

A course that gives students an opportunity to practice the fundamental principles of oral communication. It includes experience in organizing and delivering various kinds of talks, participating in group and panel discussions, and evaluating speech habits. Voice quality, articulation, and pronunciation are studied.

ENGL 0215 Introduction to American Literature (3)

Introduces students to a range of American literary texts representing various genres and time periods. Students develop skills that will enable them to read American literature with greater pleasure and understanding. The interrelations of literature, the arts, and social history receive considerable attention. Course readings may focus on a shared theme(s). Intended for non-English majors, this course does not satisfy English major requirements. English majors should instead take required American literature surveys.

ENGL 0380 Internship in English (3-12)

A practical internship program for senior English majors who want to gain real experience in on-the-job training such as theatre, television, radio, report writing, news writing, insurance underwriting, education, editing, public relations, and advertising. Students will participate for a stipulated period under professional supervision and will be observed periodically by college faculty.

ENGL 0392 Business and Technical Writing (3)

How to write more powerfully, persuasively, and successfully in business. Students will learn the strategies of writing clear and effective memos, letters, and reports, and easy techniques for using tables and graphs. By the end of the course the student will have a portfolio of writing samples to demonstrate writing skills.

ENVS 0350 Environmental Science Internship (3-9)

A field/office/lab experience in the area of the student�s environmental science interest. Course is designed to provide contact experience involving a variety of responsibilities and skills related to the student�s specific concentration. The student�s special interests as well as the requirements and skills needed for the internship position are taken into consideration in making the placements.

EGST 0102 Introduction to Women�s and Gender Studies (3)

Introduces students to the scholarship and research developed Women�s and Gender Studies. The course will address a variety of issues in the field in an interdisciplinary format, generally focusing on the social construction of gender and women�s lives and experiences as illuminated by the social sciences and humanities. The course will be taught with a global comparative perspective allowing students to examine women�s experiences and the politics of gender with a wide international lens.

HIST 0131 United States History and Government to 1865 (3)

This course traces the history of the United States from the colonial period to the end of the Civil War, surveying the political, economic, social and cultural aspects. Topics include: Native Americans, Colonial Period, American Revolution, United States New Nation, North versus South, American Slavery, Westward Expansion, and the Civil War. The course focuses on major events, presidential administrations, United States Constitution, structure of state and federal government. Not open to students who have taken HIST 0130.

HIST 0132 United States History and Government 1865 � Present (3)

This course traces the history of the United States from the Civil War to the present, surveying the political, economic, social and cultural aspects. Topics include the Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrial Revolution, Progressive Period, 1920�s, Great Depression, World War II, Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam War, and domestic and foreign politics to the present. The course focuses on major events, presidential administrations, United States Constitution, structure of state and federal government. Not open to students who have taken HIST 0130.

HIST 0290 Problems in World History (3)

These courses are designed to focus the attention of the student on a specific problem within the scope of historical study the fields of Africa, Asia, or Latin America. The problems will be of contemporary interest; and they will include intensive research, readings, class discussions, and the production of a scholarly paper. The field and problem(s) will be designated prior to the semester in which the course is offered. This course may be taken 3 times for credit.

MGMT 0107 Software Applications in Management (3)

Examines software designed for management including spreadsheets, data-base packages, and mainframe communications. Provides practical experience and systems theory necessary for managerial decision-making. Fundamentals of computer literacy and logical thinking, as they relate to management, are emphasized.

MGMT 0321 Management Information Systems (3)

A broad introduction to the use of computer-based information systems in all functional areas of a business. Students learn how information systems may be developed, used, and managed to support the strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making processes in an organization.

MATH 0105 Calculus I (4)

A standard first semester course in calculus. Topics include limits and continuity, the derivative and its properties, applications of differentiation, introduction to anti-differentiation, the definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

MATH 0108 Elementary Statistics (3)

An introduction to basic concepts and techniques of statistics for students needing skills for research techniques in education, business, and the physical, life, and social sciences, or simply to understand the mass of statistical information in modern life. Topics include: graphical techniques such as histograms or box plots; measures of location and spread; scatter plots and correlation; sampling and sampling distributions; estimation and statistical inference (confidence intervals and/or hypothesis testing).

MATH 0111 Mathematical Applications (3)

An introductory course designed to provide the liberal arts major with opportunities to investigate ways in which mathematics is used to solve real world problems in a variety of disciplines. Applications may include such topics as voting schemes, fair division, networks, scheduling, finance, probability and statistics.

MATH 0115 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences (3)

An introduction to algebraic modeling, with an emphasis on applications in business and the social sciences. Topics include: using algebraic models to describe the relationship between variables, using graphs to visualize models, and choosing and interpreting various models. Calculus is introduced and is used as a tool for studying the structure of algebraic models.

MUSC 0104 World Music (3)

A survey of world music literature focusing on non-Western cultures including: Africa, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Latin and South America; and lesser known music of the Western world including Native American and Canadian peoples.

MUSC 0160 History of Jazz (3)

The study of jazz music from the early 1900�s to the present. Emphasis on styles and trends of major jazz performers and ensembles within each period.

NURS 0354 Nursing Leadership (RN-BSN)

(3) Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in a leadership/management position. The course examines how the professional nurse works collaboratively within the structure of a healthcare organization. Emphasis will be on leadership and organizational theories and their relationship to managing people, positive problem solving/decision making, conflict resolution, appropriate delegation and effective communication with all members of the health care team. The use of self-assessment to facilitate the development of leadership/management skills will be incorporated.

NURS 0396 Nursing Capstone and Clinical Internship (RN-BSN)

(6) Provides an opportunity to assume a professional nursing role under the auspices of a qualified nurse preceptor. This capstone experience focuses on synthesizing advanced nursing concepts and utilizing complex decision making in an individualized clinical environment. Emphasis will be on preparing to transition to competent and confident beginning professional practice.� 1 hours classroom and 225 hours of SimLab/clinical are required.

POLS 0397 Political Science Internship (3 or 6)

Provides experience in a local, regional or state governmental office. Daily journal and semester paper required.

PSYC 0101 Introduction to Psychology (3)

Overview of the basic theories and facts of human behavior and mental life. Topics include the scientific method, the physiological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and memory, development, personality, social psychology, and abnormal behavior. Psychological knowledge is related to daily problems and everyday life. This course is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses.

PSYC 0201 Theories of Personality (3)

The major theories of personality, including those of Freud, Jung, Sullivan, Allport, and Rogers, and the evidence used to support them. Comparisons and contrasts of these theories are made and implications drawn will be discussed and applied to counseling, psychotherapy, and education.

PSYC 0203 Adolescent Development (3)

Focuses on the scientific study of the biological, cognitive, social and emotional changes that occur during adolescence, and how development is impacted by sociocultural contexts.� This includes the examination of topics such as puberty, identity formation, self-management, sexuality, family relationships, peer relationships, moral development and decision-making.� This course will also discuss contemporary challenges facing adolescents.� The objective is to deepen students' understanding of adolescence as a developmental period.

PSYC 0206 Educational Psychology (3)

This course explores the application of psychological concepts, theories and methodologies related to educational practices, including the nature and sources of individual differences in school readiness, motivation, self-management, decision making, and emotions.� This course also examines theories of child and adolescent development, the fundamentals of learning theory, principles of classroom management, and theory and application of issues in educational measurement.

PSYC 0219 Research Methods in Psychology I (3)

This content-based course will provide students with theoretical knowledge about scientific methods of research in psychology, focusing on evaluating the validity of claims using evidence, measurement, the strengths and weaknesses of different research designs, and the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.� In addition, this course will introduce students to the use of references in scientific writing and American psychological Association (APA) style citations.

PSYC 0304 Social Psychology (3)

This course offers a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of the way in which people think about, influence, and relate to one another.� Human social behavior will be examined from the viewpoint of the person; traits, motivations, and moods; the situation: threats, cultural norms, pressures, and influences; and the interaction of the person and situation.� We will explore topics such as social cognition, social perception, self-concept, social judgment, attitudes, persuasion, conformity, aggression, helping behavior, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, and group dynamics.

PSYC 0306 Learning (3)

An introduction to the terminology, concepts, and methods in the study of learning. An examination of principles in terms of early and contemporary inquiries and experiments. The focus is on classical and instrumental conditioning, generalization, and discrimination processes.

PSYC 0341 Cognitive Psychology (3)

The psychology of sensation, perception, psycholinguistics, cognition and information processing. Topics include memory, attention, pattern recognition, thinking, problem solving, language, and artificial intelligence. Lectures stress in-depth reviews of the experimental evidence which bears on theories of cognition and language.

PSYC 620 Dynamics of Group Counseling (3)

This course is a small group laboratory experience designed to study group process phenomena and group counseling and psychotherapy theory and techniques. The format includes role-playing, simulation games, and practice sessions. The focus is on learning how to conduct groups.

PSYC 621 Basic and Applied Research (3)

Principles of basic and applied research with emphasis on the logic of causal inference, hypothesis testing, and the design of internally valid studies. Correlational, quasiexperimental, and experimental designs will be covered. This course deals with a review of elementary statistical techniques and advances to correlation, regression, and analysis of variance. Application of knowledge in the review of empirical articles is expected.

PSYC 645 Counseling Diverse Populations (3)

This course is designed to provide students with the cultural and social foundations as well as examine the research pertaining to counseling in a diverse society. Theoretical approaches and experiential exercises are used to assist in the development of personal awareness and sensitivity toward issues of diversity (e.g., ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, gender). Attention will be paid to the way therapists and clients construct meaning in a multicultural and diverse society.

PADM 660 Ethics and Accountability (3)

The focus of this course is on the obligations of the public administrator and on the unique ethical and moral dilemmas posed by public service. These range from the far from uncommon circumstances where there seem to be conflicting, ambiguous claims of good to the frequent need to choose among one�s responsibilities to elected officials, organizational superiors, professional standards, regime values, one�s organization, one�s loved ones and friends, and, not least, individual conscience. These issues will be addressed from a number of philosophical and situational perspectives, including the discussion of various ethical case dilemmas.

LSPA 0101 Spanish I (3)

The first course in Spanish for those who have never studied the language before. Through an introduction to both sounds and basic grammatical structures, it will provide the student with a foundation in both spoken and written Spanish. In this course the emphasis will be on oral comprehension and speaking, and acquisition of a limited, basic vocabulary.

SOCI 0101 Principles of Sociology (3)

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of group behavior, major social institutions, principal theoretical perspectives and the nature of sociological research. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: the development of the discipline of sociology, components of culture, socialization, research methods, deviance, stratification and social change.

SOCI 0307 Social Problems (3)

A study of contemporary American society in light of selected problem areas. An analysis of contributing factors, conflicting views and values, current situation of prospects for resolution involving application of sociological concepts, theories, and methods.

SOCW 698 Advanced Practice in Social Work Special Topics (3)

This course is an in depth treatment of a limited and/or specialized area within social work practice and has benn designated as an advanced practice elective. This course may be repeated with a different topic.

MOVP 0212 Concepts of Nutrition (3)

Includes basic principles of nutrition and the body�s use of nutrients. Emphasis on the effect of diet on selected health problems as well as the relationship between diet and athletic habits using a variety of established guidelines including the use of a computerized diet analysis.

MOVP 615 Research Methods in Physical Education (3)

This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of research techniques, terminology and methodology in order to apply research findings to physical education teaching. Topics include the nature of research, interpretation of data, design of research and formulation and completion of a research project.