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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
History: EN 480
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 485
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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Finance |
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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.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 201, MG 201
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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
History: MGT 325, MG 325
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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 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MG 360, MGT 360
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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 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MG 363, MGT 363
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FI 370 - Investment Planning
Overview of various investment alternatives, selection criteria, portfolio management, and financial markets. Emphasis on economic environment, fundamental and technical analysis, sources of information, and the efficient markets concept for risk management.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI 380 - Financial Counseling
This course provides on overview of the financial counseling process, techniques and strategies in leading clients through the challenges of debt reduction and achievement of their financial goals, and understanding the current resources, tools, and opportunities available in the financial counseling field. This is one of courses that can prepare students to pursue certification by the AFCPE® as an Accredited Financial Counselor.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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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
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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 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 410, MG 410
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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 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 415, MG 415
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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 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 417, MG 417
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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 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI 420 - 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 , FI 325 , FI 417 , and FI 419 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Note: Previously FI 416 Estate Planning
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FI 416
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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 419 , FI 420 and AC 309 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI 424 - Personal Financial Planning Capstone
FI 424 will be a continuation of the comprehensive written financial plan started in FI 423 , with emphasis on a comprehensive understanding of content in the PFP curriculum, including retirement planning and estate planning. The student will complete case studies and continue development of the sections of the written financial plan related to content areas covered in the course. The student will submit a comprehensive written financial plan for evaluation by the course instructor. In addition, the student will orally present a summary of the plan for evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): FI 423 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI 425 - Principles of Real Estate
A study of real property, its legal title, transfer, ownership, finance, and management.
Prerequisite(s): FI 360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 425, MG 425
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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 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 430, MG 430
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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
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Fitness and Wellness |
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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
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FW 175 - Medical Terminology
Master complex medical terms by understanding the prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and medical applications are practiced through listening, speaking, and written exercises.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MR 205, MRT 205, AT 175
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FW 190 - Health, Sport, & Exercise Science
Explores disciplines and careers within health, fitness, sport, and physical rehabilitation. The course includes foundational terminology, scientific principles, & historical perspectives. Students will prepare to navigate an educational path to their desired career.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 200 - Resistance Exercise Instruction
Explores detailed techniques, teaching progressions, and safety considerations for barbell, dumbbell, and bodyweight exercises. In this hands on course students will advance their own movement skill as well as practice the professional instruction, correction, and modification of resistance exercises to meet client needs.
Note: Fitness & Wellness majors only or approval by the program director.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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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 BI 211 or concurrent enrollment
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT 225, AT 236
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FW 231 - First Aid/CPR
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
History: AT 231
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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): BI 212 or Concurrent Enrollment
Note: FW 250L Exercise Physiology Laboratory is available as a separate enrollment.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT 250
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FW 260 - Strength and Conditioning
Apply the principles and methods of exercise training to enhance sports performance. This course covers general adaptation, warm-up, flexibility, resistance exercise, plyometrics, agility drills, speed, and aerobic endurance training. Students will learn to perform needs analyses and write short term and periodized training programs.
Prerequisite(s): FW 200 or FW 250
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT 275, FWR 150
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FW 275 - Introduction to Sport Management
Examine the management strategies and issues in operating a sports business or organization. Sports marketing, legal and ethical issues, facilities management, event management, and sponsorships will be addressed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR 250
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FW 300 - Concepts in Strength and Conditioning
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
History: FWR 300
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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 250 and FW 260
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR 310
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FW 320 - Fitness Management
A detailed study of the dynamic environment of a fitness & wellness business. Emphasis is placed on the management strategies necessary for successful, safe, and ethical operation of a fitness business.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 325 - Motor Skill Development
This course focuses on the development of motor skills across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on identifying and aiding individuals who have motor deficits or other constraints that impede acquisition or execution of various movement patterns.
Prerequisite(s): FW 250
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR 325
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FW 350 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
A laboratory course that covers exercise test administration, results interpretation, and exercise prescription based on ACSM guidelines. Aerobic Fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, flexibility, & body composition will be addressed. Professional communication skills will be advanced through client interactions & practical examinations.
Prerequisite(s): FW 200 and FW 250
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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FW 360 - Athletic Injuries
A wide variety of athletic injuries, mechanisms of injury, prevention strategies, and therapies will be discussed. This course will help students to respond to injuries as exercise professionals and teach the scope of practice for the various members a sports medicine team.
Prerequisite(s): BI 211 and BI 212
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT 140, FW 140
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FW 375 - Special Populations Exercise
Develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for children, elderly, pregnancy, and persons with chronic diseases. The developmental & pathophysiology of each state is explored as a foundation for ACSM recommended modifications to the exercise prescription.
Prerequisite(s): FW 350 or concurrent enrollment
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 380 - Applied Health Behavior
Examines personal, social, and environmental influences on health behavior. The course includes both psychosocial theories and applied intervention skills with emphasis on the trans-theoretical model of behavior change and motivational interviewing. Students will design health promotion interventions and practice client interactions.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 395 - Special Topics in Fitness and Wellness
A detailed study and analysis of a major concept, development, or trend in fitness and wellness.
Lecture Hours: 1-4 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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FW 400 - Internship in Fitness and Wellness
All internships must be approved before the internship begins. The internship will consist of observation and work in a professional environment and must reflect appropriate work for a college graduate. Students may use internship to observe in a clinical professional such as a physical therapist or chiropractor only if they intend to enter graduate study in that profession immediately upon graduation. Students will work with their site supervisor and their internship instructor to create learning objectives and plan skill building activities to complete within the internship. Students will reflect on their completed internship experience and professional development in a written essay.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
Repeatable for Credit Internship can be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC. The 6 credits can occur within a single semester or in two separate semesters.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
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Human Geography |
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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
History: GG 110, ED 265, ED 301
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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
History: GG 140
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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
History: GG 200
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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
History: GG 201
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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
History: GG 202
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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
History: GG 203
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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
History: GG 204
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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
History: GG 206
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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
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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
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GGH 310 - Geography of Terrorism
This course provides an in-depth study of the geographical dimensions of terrorism and other related forms of violence. While critically examining the variety of sociocultural and environmental factors most often influencing the occurrence and nature of this phenomenon in particular places and regions, the course also provides an introduction to the sub-field of political geography, which is ultimately concerned with the spatial dynamics of power. International and global perspectives regarding concepts such as geopolitics, globalization, world-systems analysis, states, territory, boundaries, nationalism, identity, and terrorism itself are explored in order to gain a better understanding of different forms of power and expressions of politically motivated violence at various spatial scales.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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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
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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
History: GG 223
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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
History: GG 226
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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
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Physical Geography |
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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
History: GGP 315, GG 315, GG 301, GEG 301
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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
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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
History: GO 205
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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
History: GG 270
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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
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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
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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
History: GG 330
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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
History: GG 335
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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 environment and will be studied by interpretive maps, soil surveys, remote sensors, and computers.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 340
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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
History: GG 345
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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
History: GG 350
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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
History: GG 355
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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
History: GG 365
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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: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 370
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
History: NS 141
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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HC 260 - Legal Issues in Health Care Delivery Crosslisted: MG 260
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
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HC 351 - Organization and Administration of Health Care Programs Crosslisted: MG 371
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
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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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HC 451 - Health Care and the Political Process
Analysis of the process of health policy formation at the federal, state, and local levels from historical and contemporary perspectives. Specific topics will include cost controls, utilization review, methods of changing public and private health policies, and political factors in health care delivery.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HC 461 - The Hospital and the Community
Issues specific to the organization and administration of hospitals, their scope of services in relation to community need, and relationships with community health care services. Topics covered dealing with the unique aspects of administration of hospitals and internal departments include improvement of organizational performance, personnel productivity, strategic planning, cost containment, materials management, image in the community, medical staff recruitment, patient census and utilization of services, and contracting for services from external suppliers.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HC 462 - Health Care Management 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 Healthcare Management 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 Healthcare Management 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: 3-6
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HC 463 - Third Party Reimbursement and Risk Management
Public and private insurance, case management, preferred provider organizations, health maintenance organizations, and other forms of third party payment for health care services. Loss prevention for the health care organization through risk management and cost containment.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HC 465 - Basic Issues in Community Based Health Care Delivery
Historical and philosophical factors defining the functions and scope of current community and public health based health care delivery. Introduction to the concepts of epidemiology, ecology, community needs assessment, and social and cultural influences on utilization of health care by community aggregates.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HC 466 - Planning and Organizing Community Health Services
Organization and management of community based and public health agencies. Strategic planning for national, state, and local trends, community needs, and projected changes in society and health care. Administration of personnel, information systems, accreditation requirements, facilities, finances, external services contracts, community relations, and technology in clinics, home health, schools, industry, and other community based agencies.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HC 491 - Senior Seminar in Health Care Management
Capstone course in which students study selected topics on health care administration indepth. It is highly recommended that all major core courses be passed before enrolling in this course.
Prerequisite(s): HC 260 , HC 351 , HC 465 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 101 - Western Civilization: From Antiquity to 1500
This course surveys the social, cultural and political development of western Europe from the ancient Mediterranean world to the dawn of Modern Europe. This course covers the ancient civilizations of Babylonia and Egypt, Greece and Rome, and the collapse of the Roman Empire, the development of feudalism and conflicts between secular and ecclesiastical governments. Critical literacies and writings are emphasized.
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 101, HI 101
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HIS 102 - Western Civilization: The Reformation to 1918
This course surveys developments in Western Europe’s political, cultural, social and intellectual history from the European Reformation to World War I. The survey investigates inter alia the rise of the modern state, the development and importance of technology, changing patterns of urbanization, international relations, warfare, and social transformations. The survey shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 102, HI 102
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HIS 104 - American History Survey Through the Civil War
Introduction to the social, cultural, political and economic history of the United States from the conquest and colonization of North America to the reunification of the nation at the conclusion of the Civil War. The survey shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 104, HI 205
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HIS 105 - American History Survey Since the Civil War
Introduction to the social, cultural, political and economic history of the United States since the conclusion of the Civil War. The survey shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 105, HI 206
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