2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


Suggested prerequisites are recommended to enhance the probability of success in specific courses.

Courses of Instruction

The lettered prefix before each course number represents an abbreviation of the course’s discipline.

The first digit of the course number represents the level of the course. The following course numbering system is used:
100 – 199 Freshman
200 – 299 Sophomore
300 – 399 Junior
400 – 499 Senior

Freshman and sophomore students should not enroll in courses more than one level above their academic classification without consulting their advisor (e.g., Freshmen may not enroll in 300 level courses without permission; sophomores may not enroll in 400 level courses without permission).

Each course description is followed by a 3-number sequence providing the following information: first digit, number of lecture hours per week; second digit, number of laboratory hours per week; third digit, number of credit hours granted for the course. For example, a class described as 3:1:4 would have three lecture hours, one lab hour, and four hours of total credit.

Liberal Education (LE) Courses

Courses designated as LE apply to the Liberal Education Program at Park University. More information about the Liberal Education Program curriculum Integrative Literacies for Global Citizenship can be found in the Liberal Education  section of this catalog.

LE Citizenship ,  LE Ethics ,  LE Humanities ,  LE Natural Science LE Social Science  

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English

  
  • EN 306B - Business Communications


    This course is the third course in the required writing sequence at Park University. It emphasizes professional writing skills and expectations in various disciplines while developing further basic writing skills. Specific departmental courses may be deemed equivalent and will be used to satisfy this course. The course will have three sections as follows: Scientific and Technical Writing This course helps students do scientific and technical research and prepare reports that will address the needs of various audiences in science, government, and industry. Business Communications This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures. Advanced Expository and Research Writing This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.

    This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures.
    Liberal Education: Professional Writing
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3

  
  • EN 306C - Advanced Expository and Research Writing


    This course is the third course in the required writing sequence at Park University. It emphasizes professional writing skills and expectations in various disciplines while developing further basic writing skills. Specific departmental courses may be deemed equivalent and will be used to satisfy this course. The course will have three sections as follows: Scientific and Technical Writing This course helps students do scientific and technical research and prepare reports that will address the needs of various audiences in science, government, and industry. Business Communications This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures. Advanced Expository and Research Writing This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.

    This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.
    Liberal Education: Professional Writing
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3

  
  • EN 307 - Professional Writing in English Studies


    Experience in research, writing, and editing in the professional context of contemporary work in English studies.
    Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106  and 60 accumulated hours.
    Note:
    This course fulfills the EN 306*  requirements for English majors.
    Liberal Education: Professional Writing
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 311 - Creative Writing


    Writing workshop in creative genres, including fiction, poetry and playwriting.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 315 - Earlier English Literature


    A survey of major authors and works from the medieval beginnings of English literature to approximately 1700. Special attention to Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, and Milton.
    Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106  or equivalents.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 316 - Later English Literature


    A survey of major authors, works, and movements from approximately 1660 to 1900. Special attention to the Romantic and Victorian periods.
    Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106  or equivalents.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 317 - Earlier American Literature


    Study of significant American writers from the colonial period through the Civil War with attention to the historical and cultural contexts of their works.
    Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106  or equivalents.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 318 - Later American Literature


    Study of significant American writers from the Civil War to the present with attention to the historical and cultural contexts of their works.
    Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106  or equivalents.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 320 - Adolescent Literature


    A study of literature in English appropriate for readers in grades six through twelve. Application of literary analysis and interpretation, as well as emphasis on historical and cultural context, will locate adolescent literature within the broader literary tradition.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 324 - Modern British and European Literature


    This course focuses on British and European literature from the twentieth- and twenty- first centuries with emphasis on the cultural/ historical contexts.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 325 - Modern Grammar


    This course concentrates on modern approaches to English grammar and its teaching after a brief historical perspective of transformational, structural, and traditional methodologies.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 341 - Literature and Film


    Investigation of the relationship between written literature and the moving image of film and video as media for both narrative and lyrical expression, with close study of selected examples.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 354 - Reading and Writing Nonfiction Prose


    A study of creative nonfiction prose for English majors concentrating in writing, and for other serious students of advanced writing. Emphasis will be on reading at least 2-3 major works of nonfiction prose and on student writing.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 355 - International Literature


    The course discusses ethnic literary expressions from around the world, including works in translation.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 356 - Women’s Literature


    A study of literary works by and about women which will encourage students to explore the historical, political, and social contexts in which women live and write.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 370 - History and Practice of Rhetoric


    This course introduces students to the main movements, figures, theories and key terms in the history of rhetoric, with a focus on how the rhetorical tradition bears on reading, writing and textual analysis.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 380 - Literary Theory and Criticism


    An examination of key questions in contemporary theory and its historical roots, along with the practice of literary criticism today. English Majors only.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 384 - Professional Learning Experience for English


    Designed to support successful completion of an on- or off-campus internship by providing academic readings, research, and dialogue to enhance the experiential learning. At least one semester prior to enrolling, the student must submit a description of the internship and proposed academic complement for approval by his/her faculty mentor.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 387 - Theory and Teaching of Writing


    An introduction to composition theory, the course will engage students in the study of writing. Some consideration will be given to theories which overlap in composition and literature. Students will produce a major writing project, which will include a self-reflective analysis of their process.
    Prerequisite(s): EN 105  and EN 106 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 411 - Advanced Creative Writing


    This course develops advanced creative writing skills by focusing exclusively on one literary genre. Students will participate in writing workshops; undertake close critical analyses of their own work and the works of others; and explore the techniques, conventions, and structures of the focus genre.
    Prerequisite(s): EN 311 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 8 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 440 - Shakespeare


    A survey of major comedies, histories, tragedies, and non-dramatic poetry.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • EN 485 - Senior Portfolio


    All English majors must submit a portfolio of written assignments to faculty for review and possible revision. The portfolio contents will reflect an understanding and fulfillment of English Program competencies. Following review and acceptance of the portfolio, students will discuss their work in a public presentation.
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
  
  • EN 490 - Capstone Seminar


    The seminar will focus on a general topic in English studies on the model of an academic conference. Students will develop 20-minute conference papers in the first portion of the course and deliver them before the class and an invited audience in a series of seminar meetings late in the semester. Attention will be paid to both the research and the rhetorical demand of this task and to the relationship between each individual contribution and the wider topic.
    Prerequisite(s): EN 370 , EN 380 , and EN 485 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3

Finance

  
  • FI 201 - Personal Financial Management


    A study of individual and family financial management concepts and techniques which assist persons to become informed consumers and efficient managers of personal resources.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 325 - Risk and Insurance


    An introduction to the basic principles of insurance and risk management from the perspective of the individual and family consumer; consideration is given to business risk management.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 360 - Financial Management


    The role of financial management through the development of a framework appropriate for financial decision making. Emphasis on obtaining and effectively utilizing the funds necessary for the operation of an enterprise. Elements of financial planning, capital budgeting, and consideration of alternative sources of funds.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 201  and AC 202 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 363 - Financial Institutions and Markets


    A study of the macrofinancial environment with emphasis on the structure, functions, and economic role of financial institutions and markets. This includes the role of commercial banks, the central banking system and international finance.
    Prerequisite(s): EC 301 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 400 - Special Topics in Finance


    This course consists of the study and analysis of some major aspect(s) of finance concepts at the senior level.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
  
  • FI 410 - Problems in Corporate Finance


    A study of selected problems in financial management including short and long-term financial analysis and planning, trade-credit analysis, capital budgeting; use of case analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): FI 360 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 415 - Financial Analysis and Planning


    Analysis of the financial aspects of corporate business planning, evaluation of financial performance, valuation analysis, risk analysis, management of growth.
    Prerequisite(s): FI 360 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 416 - Estate Planning


    In this course, students apply estate planning in personal financial planning. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of the fundamentals of estate planning, estate planning considerations and constraints, tools and techniques for general estate planning, and the tools and techniques for special estate planning situations.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 309  and MA 171 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 417 - Investment Analysis and Management


    A study of investment alternatives, selection criteria, and portfolio management. Emphasis is placed on economic, financial, and market factors which affect the values of alternative investments, while studying risk management associated with investment management.
    Prerequisite(s): FI 360 .
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 419 - Retirement and Employee Benefit Planning


    A course that provides an in depth exploration of two important aspects of financial planning. Students will learn the various alternatives available in planning for retirement, including qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and social security. Additional topics of study are the advantages and costs of employee benefit plans, including non-pension benefits. Healthcare planning, Medicare and ethical issues will be included.
    Prerequisite(s): FI 360 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 423 - Professional Financial Planning


    This course centers around the principles, concepts, ethics and applications of financial planning for the professional planner working with individuals, families or businesses. Analytical procedures will be taught and cases used to illustrate the determination of financial goals, appropriate produce selection, and planning process implementation necessary to accomplish goals.
    Prerequisite(s): FI 325 , FI 416 , FI 419  and AC 309 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 425 - Principles of Real Estate


    A study of real property, its legal title, transfer, ownership, finance, and management.
    Prerequisite(s): FI 360 .
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 430 - Public Financial Management


    A study of financial functions performed in public and not-for-profit organizations with emphasis on financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting processes.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 201  and AC 202 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FI 451 - Finance Internship


    The internship must provide an applied/practical experience consistent with a career position filled by a college graduate. The internship will be approved and overseen by the Finance Program Coordinator (PC) or a business faculty member approved by the PC. An experience paper is required. One credit hour will be earned by 40 hours of experience connected to the internship learning outcomes.
    Prerequisite(s): Open only to students who have completed at least 3 of their courses in Finance and have an overall GPA of 3.0.
    Repeatable for Credit This class may be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC.
    Grade: Pass/Fail
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6

Fitness and Wellness

  
  • FW 108 - Jogging


    A study of the regiments and the body’s responses to a jogging program. The course includes, but is not limited to, implementation of a personal jogging program, equipment and safety measures.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 1
  
  • FW 119 - Individual Sport Topics


    There are several sports being offered under this topic. The common content is that students determine success for themselves.
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for different sports.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 1
  
  • FW 120 - Team Sport Topics


    The sports requiring cooperation between team members are taught under this heading.
    Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for different sports.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 1
  
  • FW 122 - Human Nutrition

    Crosslisted: BI 122 
    An examination of nutritional guidelines, the nutrients necessary for good health, and the dietary needs of different populations.
    Note:
    This course is designated as a VLE for nursing students.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 140 - Concepts of Sport Injuries


    This course introduces students to the different classification of injuries and the overall health care team. Additionally, a basic overview of how to prevent, recognize and care for a variety of injuries and illness that commonly occur to the physically active will be explored.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 225 - Kinesiology


    A course that studies the principles and concepts of human movement, anatomical structures, directional terms and cardinal planes, classification of joints, and biomechanics; including active, passive, and resisted movements to all major joints in the body.
    Prerequisite(s): BI 210  or BIO 211  or concurrent enrollment.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 231 - First Aid and Emergency Procedures


    The practice of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills. Emphasis will be on life saving emergency skills, accident prevention, first aid, AED training, and transportation of the sick and injured. A standard first aid and emergency cardiac care certification will be awarded to those who qualify.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 250 - Exercise Physiology


    A study of the physiological adjustments that occur within the body during exercise. Emphasis is placed on the circulatory, respiratory, and musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 211  or equivalent.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 260 - Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning


    An exploration of the basic principles of fitness and nutrition levels the body needs to effectively function physically and physiologically during exercise.
    Prerequisite(s): FW 122  and FW 250  or concurrent enrollment.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 275 - Introduction to Sport Management


    This course will examine the various aspects of sport management; including a look at different career opportunities within the industry, strategic planning, policies and procedures, and facility management. The goal of this course is to study the value professional management can add to sport organizations.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 300 - Advanced Strength Training


    An examination and implementation of strength training. Maximum benefits and body adaptation will be presented, and the safety features will be explained and implemented.
    Prerequisite(s): FW 260 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 304 - Special Topics in Physical Education


    An in-depth examination of specific areas in the field of physical education. Topics include, but are not limited to: psychology of coaching, exercise physiology and sports officiating.
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
  
  • FW 310 - Advanced Conditioning


    An in depth examination of the physiological principles that must be considered when designing and implementing conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance.
    Prerequisite(s): FW 260 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 325 - Motor Skill Development


    This course focuses on the development of motor skills in children, adolescents and early adulthood, with an emphasis on identifying and aiding those individuals who have deficits with coordinated movement patterns.
    Prerequisite(s): FW 260 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 350 - Fitness Testing and Prescription


    A laboratory course that gives students practical experience with testing and evaluating individuals for aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, body composition and other physiologic responses to exercises in order develop individualized exercise programs that are designed to improve and maintain physical fitness.
    Prerequisite(s): FW 260 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 375 - Fitness and Wellness in Special Populations


    This course focuses on the current health related issues and prepares students to effectively plan and implement fitness and wellness programs for a variety for special populations.
    Prerequisite(s): FW 260 
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • FW 400 - Internship in Fitness, Wellness and Recreation


    This course is designed to allow students to explore and experience the sport industry. Students will see firsthand the roles and responsibilities of various industry experts and their professional relations with the community.
    Prerequisite(s): FW 260  and FW 275  (formerly known as AT 250)
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3

Human Geography

  
  • GGH 110 - Cultural Geography


    The course is an introduction into cultural differences and spatial interactions within and between groups (religion, language, and customs) from around the globe. The course will also focus on human organization of space and how it impacts upon the environment.
    Liberal Education: LE Social Science
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 140 - Economic Geography


    The course will introduce the basic concepts and processes underlying the spatial distribution of economic activities on a regional, international, and global scale. Topics shall include: economic systems and concepts, and impact on groups, communities and nations.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 200 - Geography of North America


    This introductory course is designed to closely examine variations in cultural and physical differences in North America. Topics will include water supply, climate, dialect, economics, and population.
    Liberal Education: LE Social Science
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 201 - Geography of Africa


    This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the African continent. Topics will include: neocolonialism, slavery, health issues, environmental problems, population, and current political geographical issues.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 202 - Geography of Latin America


    This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the South American and Middle American Realms. Topics will include: the economic climate, environmental problems, population, and current political geographical issues.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 203 - Geography of Europe


    This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the European continent. Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 204 - Geography of Asia


    This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the Asian continent. Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues of South, East, and Southeast Asia.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 206 - Geography of the Middle East


    This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the Southwestern Asia, Central Asia, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 290 - Selected Topics in Human Geography


    This course will consist of an in-depth examination of specific areas of geography at the lower level.
    Repeatable for Credit It may be repeated once for credit with a change of topic.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
  
  • GGH 305 - Geography of Russia


    This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of Russia and the former Soviet Union (Near Abroad). Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues involving Russia and its neighbors.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 310 - Geography of Terrorism


    This is an in-depth study of terrorist groups and their members in order to understand their origins and goals. The course will discuss the structure of terrorism in America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and the current approach to counterterrorism.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 312 - Military Geography


    An examination of human and physical geography and the role it plays in military planning of operations, its role in the eventual military outcomes, and a detailed analysis of how their results impacted the local and global society. Historic examples from around the world will be utilized for investigations.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 323 - Urban Geography


    The course is an in-depth study of the concepts of the physical characteristics of cities and the current and future problems urbanization presents humans on a global scale.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 326 - Resources and People


    This course is an in-depth study of the interactions between physical systems and human activities, and their effects on the environment. Topics will include: population growth, food production, water supply, air pollution, and natural resource consumption.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGH 390 - Special Topics in Human Geography


    This course will consist of an in-depth examination of specific areas of geography at the upper level.
    Repeatable for Credit It may be repeated once for credit with a change of topic.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4

Physical Geography

  
  • GGP 115 - Physical Geography


    Examination of the major physical elements, processes, and patterns that comprise the earth’s four major spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere) and their continuous interaction and relevance to human occupancy of the earth on a global basis. Laboratory exercises will reinforce and extend course concepts.
    Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
  
  • GGP 120 - Global Sustainability


    This course addresses ways in which to maximize the life experience of human beings. A case study approach will be used to study the maintenance of human capital framed in the context of environmental, economic and social sustainability inputs.
    Liberal Education: LE Natural Science
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 205 - Meteorology


    The study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena and how they interact globally with the earth’s surface, oceans, and life. In the laboratory, students will learn and use the methods used to study meteorological processes. Topics will include: controls of weather elements, energy exchange, heat/ water budgets, and economic/social impacts of weather and climate.
    Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
  
  • GGP 270 - Spatial Analysis


    This course will introduce student learners to techniques for the statistical analysis of spatial data. The course will cover issues in characterizing spatial data, methods and problems in spatial data sampling and the relevant statistical tests for solving a variety of spatial problems when they are applied to 2D and 3D space.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 290 - Selected Topics in Physical Geography


    This course will consist of an in-depth examination of specific areas of geography at the lower level.
    Repeatable for Credit It may be repeated once for credit with a change of topic.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
  
  • GGP 301 - Renewable Energy Technologies


    This course will discuss both the need for and the specifics of energy conservation and renewable energy technologies. Passive solar design for reducing energy requirements will be covered, including solar water heating and solar cooking. The main renewable energy power systems will be discussed, including solar photovoltaics, wind and hydro. Electrical theory will be covered, as well as inverter technology for converting system output from DC to standard AC power. Both battery- based and grid-tied batteryless systems will be discussed. Students will have an opportunity to design a renewable energy system to meet the needs of a simulated home environment.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 330 - Cartography


    The course is designed to prepare student learners for the basics of map compilation, design, and construction. Laboratory projects involving student learner use of computers will be required.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 335 - Remote Sensing


    The course is designed to prepare student learners for the basics of using remotely sensed imagery from space. Laboratory projects involving student learner use of computers will be required.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 340 - Environmental Planning


    This course is designed to study and evaluate the air and water environments, solid waste, noise pollution, and toxic wastes for the purpose of achieving environmental quality. An emphasis will be placed on how urbanization is impacting the environmental and will be studied by interpretive maps, soil surveys, remote sensors, and computers.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 345 - Land Use Planning


    An examination and application of the methods associated with land use planning, especially in the small town and rural context. Emphasis is placed upon the tools and techniques associated with land use planning such as interpretive maps, soil surveys, remote sensors, and computers. A major focus will be the use of the land planning process in community planning. Also included is an introduction to state and local land use law in community development.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 350 - GIS I


    This course introduces the student learner to the theoretical, conceptual, and practical aspects of the collection, storage, analysis, and display of spatial data. Emphasis will be placed on the application of geographic information systems. Laboratory projects involving student learner use of computers will be required.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 355 - GIS II


    This course is an advanced course that will have the student learner performing theoretical, conceptual, and practical aspects of the collection, storage, analysis, and display of spatial data. Emphasis will be placed on the applications of geographic information systems. Laboratory projects involving student learner use of computers will be required.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 365 - Geography of Disease


    This course will study the origin, distribution patterns, and cultural biases of disease. Topics to be emphasized include: disease classification, spread of diseases, and major types of diseases (HIV+).
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 370 - Biogeography


    The purpose of this course is to study the distribution of plants and animals across the Earth’s surface. This Physical Geography course will expand upon principles of Ecology and Biology, and will focus on understanding ecosystem processes that impact both fauna and flora. Topics will include the study of communities, ecosystems, biomes.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
  
  • GGP 390 - Special Topics in Physical Geography


    This course will consist of an in-depth examination of specific areas of geography at the upper level.
    Repeatable for Credit It may be repeated once for credit with a change of topic.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
  
  • GGP 405 - Conservation GIS


    An applied geographic information systems (GIS) course focusing on theory, methods, and applications of ArcGIS software to practical problems in ecology. Topics typically covered include habitat loss, endangered species, urban development, mining, wildlife research, forestry, and landscape ecology.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GGP 450 - Internship in GIS


    The student arranges to work in a professional environment. Internship duties will be based on the needs of the cooperating business/organization. Prior to beginning the internship experience, the student and the student’s intended job supervisor must jointly prepare an internship proposal specifying the objectives to be accomplished. The proposal must be submitted to the instructor and approved before any internship work takes place.
    Prerequisite(s): GGP 350  and GGP 355 .
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3

Geology

  
  • GO 125 - Natural Disasters


    This course will study the earth’s natural processes and phenomena that impact the earth. These natural impacts will be studied which result in massive damage to the earth and to its inhabitants. The course will explore how humans cope with natural disasters. Humans typically measure the damage in terms of loss of life or economic loss, but the end result is that these natural disasters influence human culture and population distribution.
    Liberal Education: LE Natural Science
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GO 130 - Astronomy


    This course will study the complexities of the universe. It will examine the physical, chemical and meteorological, and geological aspects of the universe, including planets, suns, asteroids, and nebulas.
    Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
  
  • GO 141 - Physical Geology


    The study of the earth, the materials which make it up and the mechanisms which change it. Students will explore these materials and processes in the laboratory.
    Liberal Education: LE Natural Science
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
  
  • GO 151 - History of the Earth


    This is a survey of the history of the earth, including its continents, oceans, and life. The course will be divided into two parts: (1) An introduction into how the earth’s history is recognized from the earth’s materials and structures and (2) an examination of the past life and major geologic events that have been recorded.
    Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
  
  • GO 200 - Oceanography


    This course will study the complexities of the global oceans. It will examine the physical, chemical, meteorological, biological, and geological aspects of the oceans while evaluating the oceans’ role on humans.
    Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
  
  • GO 215 - Selected Topics in Geology


    This course will consist of an in-depth examination of specific areas of geology at the lower level.
    Repeatable for Credit It may be repeated once for credit with a change in topic.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
  
  • GO 300 - Dinosaurs


    This course is an introduction to the paleontology of dinosaurs. The preservation, history of dinosaur studies, evolution, classification, behaviors, extinction, and current topics concerning dinosaurs are discussed.
    Note:
    This course satisfies the Liberal Learning requirement for the Natural Sciences majors.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • GO 310 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy


    The purpose of this course is to study the origin of sedimentary rocks and the physical processes that commonly influence them (deposition to diagenesis). The other portion of the course focuses on knowing the various types of stratigraphic units and methods of dating and correlation. The laboratory exercises will reinforce these concepts.
    Liberal Education: Science with lab
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
  
  • GO 315 - Special Topics in Geology


    This course will consist of an in-depth examination of specific areas of geology at the upper level.
    Repeatable for Credit It may be repeated once for credit with a change of topic.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
  
  • GO 320 - Geomorphology


    The study of the earth’s surface and the processes that shape it. Processes discussed include those associated with weathering, streams, glaciers, ground water, wind, oceans, and tectonics. Laboratory exercises will reinforce these concepts.
    Liberal Education: Science with lab
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
  
  • GO 330 - Paleobiology

    Crosslisted: BIO 330  
    The study of the earth’s past life, which will be examined in two parts: 1) an introduction to invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology that will focus on classification, relationships, and evolutionary history and 2) the uses of paleontological data in evolution, systematics, paleoecology and extinctions.
    Liberal Education: Science with lab
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4

Health Care

  
  • HC 260 - Legal Issues in Health Care Delivery


    Private and public law related to health care organizations, personnel, ethics, care standards, and breach of care liability. Topics include: torts, contracts, statutory law, patients’ rights, antitrust law, finance, medical records, and licensure, as well as constitutional and administrative law related to state and federal health care programs.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • HC 351 - Organization and Administration of Health Care Programs


    Structure and implementation of various types of health care organizations and their internal departments, administrative theory; utilization; facilities management; accreditation; strategic planning; decision making theory; medical, nursing, and support staff supply, supervision, and evaluation; financial management; human relations; research and development; organizational culture and change theory; and other internal and external forces.
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
  
  • HC 400 - Special Topics in Healthcare Management


    This course examines several important structural, political and regulatory issues in healthcare management. Potential topics include: the history of healthcare reform, consumer detected healthcare, the future of Medicare and Medicaid, medical ethics, healthcare economics, the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the future of Accountable Care Organization (ACO), managing a health related practice including human resources, confidentiality of employees, HIPPA regulation, and quantitative measurements of quality in healthcare. This course may be offered in 1-3 credits depending on the course content and assignments.
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
 

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