Course Descriptions

Course offerings are subject to change.

The courses in this section are grouped by subjects that are listed alphabetically. Within each subject group, the courses are listed in numerical order, the lowest first and the highest last.

Courses with numbers 099 and below are non-credit courses. Courses with numbers in the 100-199 range are considered first-year courses. Courses numbered 200 or higher are considered second-year courses.

The semester in which a course is generally offered is indicated by the codes: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring and Su = Summer. Students and their advisors may use these designations in determining course selection for any particular semester.

Electives - Within an academic program, courses are either required or elective. Elective courses fall into broad subject areas of study in the liberal arts and sciences. These broad subject areas are the humanities, the natural sciences and the social sciences. Courses may also be business electives or may be undesignated.

General Education Requirements - In addition, all degree programs have specific general education requirements. General education requirements assure that students have exposure to a range of courses in specific areas of the curriculum. The general education requirements are grouped into six modes. The general education modes and courses can be found on the Gen Ed Webpage.

When choosing courses, it is important to choose the type of elective or general education mode specified within your program of study. Students should seek the advice of a academic counselor or faculty member when choosing courses.
A complete list of the courses being offered is published each semester in the class schedule that is available online. A list of current Continuing Education courses is available online as well. Course offerings are subject to change.

Accounting

All accounting courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101 and MAT* 095 or higher.

All accounting courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101 and MAT* 095 or higher.

ACC* 098: Introduction to Accounting
(ACCT 098: Introduction to Accounting I)
This course is designed to introduce students to accounting theory. Emphasis in the course includes the accounting cycle, bank checking accounts and payroll. (O) no credit

ACC* 108: Payroll Accounting
(formerly ACCT 108)
This course provides an overview of the role of a payroll accountant and the payroll accounting function within the business entity and will provide the accounting student with an essential background in learning payroll accounting laws, regulations and methodology. Also covered are the need for timely and accurate payroll data as a key part of the management function, tax rules, tax rate and tax reports. In this course students will be working with specialized payroll accounting software. Prerequisite: C or better in ACC* 115 or permission of instructor. (O) 3 credits

ACC* 115: Financial Accounting
(formerly ACCT 101)
Theory and practice of accounting applicable to the accumulation, external reporting, and external uses of financial accounting information. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits

ACC* 118: Managerial Accounting
(formerly ACCT 102)
Basic concepts and practice of accounting’s role in providing information to managers to assist in their planning, control and decision-making activities. Topics include cost accounting, cost behavior relationships, analyses for managerial decisions and the budget process. Prerequisite: C- or better in ACC* 115. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits

ACC* 121: Introduction to Accounting Software I
(formerly ACCT 110: Accounting Software Application)
Includes software application for a complete accounting cycle and other areas covered in ACC* 115. Prerequisite: C or better in ACC* 115 and CSC* 101. (O) 1 credit

ACC* 125: Accounting Computer Applications I
(formerly ACCT 105: Accounting and Business Applications Software)
This course teaches students to build a company’s accounting system in QuickBooks. Students will learn to download QuickBooks data into an Excel spreadsheet and build linked statements, footnotes and graphs. Students will also learn PowerPoint and TurboTax. Prerequisite: ACC* 115. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ACC* 231: Cost Accounting I
(formerly ACCT 213: Costing Accounting)
This course covers principles of cost accounting for manufacturing and business. Prerequisite: C or better in ACC* 118. (Sp) 3 credits

ACC* 241: Federal Taxes I
(formerly ACCT 223: Federal Taxes)
Theories and laws of individual income tax returns will be taught. Prerequisite: C or better in ACC* 115. (Fa) 3 credits

ACC* 242: Federal Taxes II
(formerly ACCT 224: Advanced Federal Taxation)
Corporation, partnership, estate and trust taxation, including tax administration and practice, will be taught. Prerequisite: ACC* 241. (O) 3 credits

ACC* 243: Tax Planning I
(formerly ACCT 226: Introduction to Taxation & Financial Planning)
This course focuses on the provisions of current tax laws and the business and investment decisions they affect. Prerequisite: ACC* 241 or permission of the instructor. (O) 3 credits

ACC* 244: Tax Planning II
(formerly ACCT 227: Taxation and Financial Planning
This course focuses on tax problems and sets out the multiple alternatives that must be analyzed. Prerequisite: ACC* 243. (O) 3 credits

ACC* 246: Practical Taxation
(formerly ACCT 225)
Researching and solving taxation problems for individuals, partnerships, corporations, S corporations, estates, trusts, state capital gains, state successions, and fiduciaries using actual tax forms and simulated financial situations will be taught. Prerequisite: ACC* 242. (O) 3 credits

ACC* 251: Fund Accounting
This course is designed to provide the accounting student a foundation for working in non-profit organizations. This foundation includes federal, state and local governmental fund accounting principles. In addition, this course will include accounting for schools, hospitals and fund-raising organizations. Students may take this course as a substitute for cost accounting or may wish to take this course to add to their accounting skills and to broaden their job opportunities in these accounting fields. Prerequisite: C- or better in ACC* 118 and ACC* 125. (O) 3 credits

ACC* 275: Principles of Intermediate Accounting I
(formerly ACCT 201: Intermediate Accounting I)
This course covers fundamental processes of accounting; working capital; investments; plant and equipment acquisition, depreciation and disposal; and intangibles. Students may work on computers on some exercises, exams and projects during classes. Prerequisite: C- or better in ACC* 118 and ACC* 125. (Fa) 4 credits

ACC* 276: Principles of Intermediate Accounting II
(formerly ACCT 202: Intermediate Accounting II)
This course covers plant and equipment depreciation, reevaluations, intangibles, long-term liabilities, stockholder’s equity, analytical processes, statement of cash flows, pensions, leases, and publicly held companies. Students may work on computers on some exercises, exams and projects during classes. Prerequisite: C or better in ACC* 275. (Sp) 4 credits

ACC* 290: Cooperative Education/Work Experience
(formerly ACCT 270)
This course provides students the opportunity to apply classroom theory in an actual work setting. Students may be placed in a variety of work settings as related to their program of study including corporations, small businesses and state offices. Prerequisites: 15 completed credit hours in the Accounting program including ACC* 115, 102, and 201. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. Please refer to page 24 for more information and general prerequisites for Cooperative Education/Work Experience.

Anthropology

ANT* 101: Introduction to Anthropology
(formerly ANTH 101)
This course tries to untangle the evolution of the human species through fossil discovery and genetic insight; it seeks the similarities and differences between humans and the other primates; it takes the student from cave paintings in southern France to a “dig” in the Sinai Desert, from an extinct volcanic crater in Africa to a shamanistic dance in Nepal and a political feast in the Amazon. It does all this in search of answers to the question: What does it mean to be human? Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ANT* 105: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
(formerly ANTH 150: Cross Cultural Issues)
This course is designed to provide students with an anthropological lens through which they may simultaneously view humanity‘s kinship with one another and its uniqueness among cultures. The aim is to understand people whose ways of life are different from our own but with whom we share common needs, planet Earth and a common destiny. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 093 or concurrently taking ENG* 066. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ANT* 118: Health, Healing and Culture
(formerly ANTH 220)
This is a cross-cultural survey course that investigates the concepts of healing, health and sickness from a sampling of countries throughout the world. The aim is to understand the importance of culture in determining the etiology and treatment of diseases and mental disorders. The objective will be to understand and integrate the various belief systems with the practices that identify the disease and effect the cures. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ANT* 140: Indians of the Americas
This course is meant to introduce students to the wide variety and depth of indigenous groupings throughout the Americas. Emphasis will be placed upon traditions that are being preserved by those who have survived to the 21st century. Life as lived prior to European domination will be studied. Survival stories and linkages from today to the past will be shared. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 093 or concurrently taking ENG* 066. (O) 3 credits

ANT* 201: Physical Anthropology
This is an anthropology course based on evolutionary biology that covers topics on human evolution and modern human variation by focusing on humanity’s biological roots and modern appearance. It will reconstruct the past utilizing data from the primate fossil record, as well as comparative evidence from modern monkeys and apes. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 093 or concurrently taking ENG* 066. (O) 3 credits

Art, See also Digital Arts and Graphic Design

STUDIO COURSES: Students enrolled in fine arts studio courses are responsible for buying any supplies required for satisfactory completion of the course. All studio courses are open to both beginning and advanced students. Advanced students may work on individual projects. Studio courses meet 6 hours per week.

ART* 101: Art History I
(formerly FA 101: History of Art I)
The history and appreciation of fine arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, etc.) from prehistoric through medieval eras. Outside reading and visits to galleries and museums are required. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa) 3 credits

ART* 102: Art History II
(formerly FA 102: History of Art II)
The history and appreciation of fine arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, etc.) from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Outside reading and visits to galleries and museums are required. Class: 3 hours per week. (Sp) 3 credits

ART* 103: Art History III
(formerly FA 105: History of 20th Century Art)
Visual art movements of the past 100 years from Impressionism and Cubism to today’s art. Outside reading and visits to galleries and museums are required. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ART* 104: Contemporary Art History
By means of this three-pronged approach to contemporary visual art, students will begin their understanding of contemporary issues in visual art by becoming aware of the historical forces that have brought visual culture to where it is. They will then move on to become familiar with the major theories of contemporary art such as modernism, post-modernism, etc. Finally, they will be introduced to the work of a number of major contemporary artists to see how history and theory are expressed in the actual practice of critically engaged contemporary artists. This course is designed for students who are themselves artists, who wish to better understand their work in the context of contemporary history, aesthetic theory and professional practice. Combining readings, writing and seminar presentations, this course will have an academic grounding but will combine these traditional academic requirements with assignments that require students to see and critique exhibitions of contemporary art at local galleries and museums and to exercise their knowledge of contemporary art through actual art making and creating assignments. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ART* 107: Introduction to Studio Art
(formerly FA 115)
A course covering the fundamentals of visual art through hands-on experience. The course includes basic design and composition, color theory, drawing and a thorough exploration of the creative process through the use of a wide variety of media and techniques including drawing, water media, collage and fiber. (O) 3 credits

ART* 111, ART* 112, ART* 211, ART* 212: Drawing I, Drawing II, III, IV
(formerly FA 121, FA 122, FA 223, FA 224: Drawing I/II
This course covers the basic elements, media and processes of drawing including composition and perspective. Extensive drawing from still-life, landscape and the live model will emphasize development of students’ manual, perceptual and conceptual skills. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. May be taken up to four times as ART* 111, ART* 112, ART* 211 and ART* 212, all of which run concurrently.

ART* 113, ART* 114, ART* 213, ART* 214: Figure Drawing I, II, III, IV
(formerly FA 127, FA 128, FA 227, FA 228: Figure Drawing)
This in-depth course is based in both anatomical and expressive approaches to human figure drawing. A variety of media will be explored, including color and wet media, along with instruction in composition, proportion and foreshortening principles. Students will work extensively from the live model. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. May be taken up to four times as ART* 113, ART* 114, ART* 213, ART* 214, all of which run concurrently.

ART* 121: Two-Dimensional Design
(formerly FA 125: Two Dimensional Design)
The theory and practice of design principles: compositional problems, color and the interrelationships of space, planes and volumes are examined in two dimensional projects using a variety of media. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits.

ART* 122: Three-Dimensional Design
(formerly FA 126: Three Dimensional Design)
Investigation of spatial design as a decision-making and problem-solving process bounded by criteria such as human sensory systems, basic structural systems and materials. Class activities will include studio assignments, demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, museum visits and critiques. Studio problems will be worked on during and outside of class time. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ART* 131, ART* 132, ART* 231, ART* 232: Sculpture I, II, III, IV
(formerly FA 151, FA 152, FA 253, FA 254: Sculpture)
A course in the principles, techniques, and materials of sculpture (metal fabrication/welding, casting, plaster, wood, etc.). Students will concentrate on controlling sculptural media and examining the fundamentals of three-dimensional design. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. May be taken up to four times as ART* 131, ART* 132, ART* 231, ART* 232, all of which run concurrently.

ART* 141: Photography I
An introduction to black and white film photography, including camera operation, creative controls, composition, film processing, printing and print finishing techniques. Emphasis is on photography as a fine art and as a means of communication. Through demonstrations, assignments, critiques, supervised and independent lab work, a final portfolio and looking at a broad range of photographic imagery, students will develop technical skills and explore the creative/expressive side of photography. Students must own a 35mm camera with manually adjustable f/stops and shutter speeds and purchase film, photographic paper and other supplies. Projects and final portfolio require extensive hands-on darkroom work in and outside of class hours. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ART* 142: Photography II
Through demonstrations, assignments, critiques, supervised and independent lab work and looking at a broad range of photographic imagery, students will refine basic and develop new technical skills and further explore the creative/expressive side of black and white film photography. Students will review the fundamentals of exposure, development and print-making, refine camera-handling and printing techniques, use a medium format camera and hand-held light meter, experiment with flash, studio lighting and alternative processes. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal, expressive style in addition to mastering a range of practical photographic techniques while they assemble a cohesive, thematic, exhibition-quality portfolio. Students must own a 35mm camera with manually adjustable f/stops and shutter speeds and purchase film, photographic paper and other supplies. Studio: 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: ART* 141. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ART* 151, ART* 152, ART* 251, ART* 252: Painting I, II, III, IV
(formerly FA 131, FA 132, FA 233, FA 234: Painting)
A course in the technical and aesthetic fundamentals of painting, covering construction of a canvas, selection and use of materials, basic color theory, and realistic and expressive paint handling. Students will work in both traditional and experimental painting styles. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. May be taken up to four times as ART* 151, ART* 152, ART* 251, ART* 252, all of which run concurrently. Prerequisite: ART* 111. Prerequisite in drawing is strongly recommended.

ART* 155, ART* 156, ART* 255, ART* 256: Watercolor I, II, III, IV
(formerly FA 137, FA 138, FA 237, FA 238: Water Color)
An introduction to the technical and aesthetic principles of painting with water media, primarily water color. This course will cover the selection and use of water media materials in a variety of styles and deal with varied subject matter from the still life to the landscape. Design elements and compositional problems are also included. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. May be taken up to four times as ART* 155, ART* 156, ART* 255, ART* 256, all of which run concurrently. Experience in drawing is strongly recommended.

ART* 161, ART* 162, ART* 261, ART* 262: Ceramics I, II, III, IV
(formerly FA 165, FA 166, FA 267, FA 268: Ceramics)
Experimentation with, and development of, basic skills in a variety of hand-forming, wheel-throwing, firing and glazing techniques. The class focuses on processes involved in creating both utilitarian and sculptural works. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. May be taken up to four times as ART* 161, ART* 162, ART* 261 and ART* 262, all of which run concurrently.

ART* 167, ART* 168, ART* 267, ART* 268: Printmaking I, II, III, IV
(formerly FA 141, FA 142, FA 143, FA 144: Printmaking)
A course in the materials, design and techniques of printmaking: monoprinting, intaglio, relief, planographic and serigraph. Studio: 6 hours per week. (Fa) 3 credits. May be taken up to four times (when offered) as ART* 167, ART* 168, ART* 267 and ART* 268, all of which run concurrently.

ART* 171, ART* 172, FA 163, FA 164: Fiber Arts I, II,
(formerly FA 161, FA 162, FA 163, FA 164: Creative Crafts: Fiber Arts)
A course in contemporary and traditional means of making art with fibers including weaving, soft sculpture, batik, tapestries, paper making and coiling. Studio: 6 hours per week. (O) 3 credits. May be taken up to four times as ART* 171, ART* 172, FA 163 and FA 164, all of which run concurrently.

ART* 185/COM* 166: Video/Filmmaking
(formerly FA 176/COMM 176)
(Fa) 3 credits. See Communications.

ART* 204: History of Women in the Arts
(formerly FA 106: Women in the Visual and Performing Arts)
This course will address the cultural biases that have relegated women artists to the ‘back burner’ of mainstream cultural aesthetics. A historical survey of women’s contributions to the visual and performing arts will augment, inquiry into philosophical questions such as: “Is there a ‘Feminist’ Aesthetic?” or “Who determines what is ‘great’ art?” Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits

ART* 206/COM* 154: Film Study/Film Study and Appreciation
(formerly FA 171/COMM 171: Film Study and Appreciation)
(Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits. See Communications.

ART* 242: Photography III
Through demonstrations, assignments, critiques, supervised and independent lab work and looking at a broad range of photographic imagery, students will develop new skills and further explore the creative/expressive side of black and white film photography. Students will explore new ways of seeing and thinking about photography, use a medium or large format camera, hand-held light meter and studio strobe lighting, and experiment with new techniques and alternative processes. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal, expressive style in addition to mastering a range of practical photographic techniques while they assemble a cohesive, thematic, exhibition-quality portfolio. Students must own a 35mm or medium format camera with manually adjustable f/stops and shutter speeds and purchase film, photographic paper and other supplies. Prerequisite: ART* 142: Photography II. Runs concurrently with ART* 142: Photography II. Studio: 6 hours per week (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ART* 250: Digital Photography
An introduction to digital photography including hardware and software, camera handling and creative controls, file formats and management, image editing, manipulation and output options using Adobe Photoshop. Through demonstrations and assignments, a survey of imagery and a final portfolio, students will be introduced to the basic vocabulary, concepts, tools and expressive possibilities of digital photography. Students must own a 3 megapixel (or greater) digital camera with manual, aperture priority and/or shutter priority exposure modes. Basic computer and photographic experience preferred. Studio: 6 hours per week (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ART* 281: Digital Photography II
Through demonstrations, assignments, critiques, supervised and independent lab work and looking at and talking about a broad range of photographic imagery, students will develop new skills and further explore the creative/expressive side of photography. Students will review the fundamentals of exposure, creative camera controls, fine art inkjet output, and experiment with flash and studio lighting. Students will look at, talk about and explore the interface of digital technology and non-silver analog processes in a hands-on workshop. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal, expressive style in addition to mastering a range of practical photographic techniques while they assemble a cohesive, thematic, exhibition-quality, hard-copy portfolio. Students must own their own 3 mega pixel (or greater) camera with manual exposure controls and purchase their own storage media, inkjet paper, mat board and other supplies. Prerequisite: ART* 250 Digital Photography. Studio: 6 hours per week (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

ART* 282: New Media
An introduction to artistic thinking in terms of the moving image. Students work towards discovering a personal way of working in video as a fine art medium. We will take into account current and historical approaches to video art and the place video occupies in the general field of Art. Half of the classes consist of viewing and critiquing previously assigned homework projects, the other half of lab sessions in the editing room. Students are expected to shoot and do most of the editing in their own time. Assignments will begin with the exploration of the self and the immediate environment and gradually expand in scope and complexity. The final project will be a personal artistic statement by the student and will be worked out on an individual basis. Students will have access to camcorders and editing facilities. NOTE: This is a fine arts class. It is not designed for those primarily interested in the commercial use of video (advertisements, music videos, etc.). 3 credits

ART* 283/COM* 225 Photojournalism
An introduction to photojournalism and digital photography including hardware and software, camera handling and creative controls, file management and image editing using Adobe Photoshop. History, ethics, composition, lighting and visual communication will be investigated. Through demonstrations and assignments (including assignments for the student newspaper), a survey of imagery and a final project, students will be introduced to the basic vocabulary, concepts, tools and techniques of photography and photojournalism. Students must own a digital camera with manual and/or aperture priority and shutter priority exposure modes. Basic computer experience preferred. Class: 3 hours per week. 3 credits

ART* 292: Cooperative Education
(formerly FA 270: Cooperative Education/Work Experience)
This course provides students the opportunity to apply classroom theory in an actual work setting. Students may be placed in a variety of work settings as related to their programs of study including corporations, publishing/graphic design firms and newspapers. Prerequisite: 15 completed credit hours in Graphic Design. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. Please refer to page 24 for more information and general prerequisites for Cooperative Education/Work Experience.

Astronomy

AST* 101: Principles of Astronomy
(formerly ASTR 110: Introduction to Astronomy)
This is an introductory descriptive astronomy course with emphasis on the earth and its motions, the moon and planets, the sun, and stars and galaxies. Observation sessions will be required. Students who have taken AST* 111 will not receive credit for this course. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits

AST* 111: Introduction to Astronomy
An introductory course in classical and modern Astronomy designed to raise the level of student awareness of celestial objects including their history, properties, interrelationships, and impact upon our understanding of the universe. The laboratory portion of the course consists of activities in elementary astronomy designed to reinforce and extend knowledge of selected topics covered in the lecture portion of the course. Student who have taken AST* 101 will not receive credit for this course. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in MAT* 095, or eligibility for MAT* 138. (Fa,Sp) 4 credits

Biology

BIO* 105: Introduction to Biology
(formerly BIO 100: Principles of Biological Science)
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of biology as they relate to current issues. It may be used to fulfill the general education natural and physical science requirement, and is recommended for students who do not need a full year of laboratory biology. No dissection is required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101 (Fa,Sp) 4 credits

BIO* 111: Introduction to Nutrition
(formerly BIO 114: Principles of Nutrition)
An introduction to the study of human nutrition with emphasis on the scientific bases of facts and controversies surrounding issues of foods and diets will be taught. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101. Not open to students who have completed BIO* 112. (Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits

BIO* 112: Applied Nutrition
(formerly BIO 104)
Offered is an introduction to the study of nutrition as it relates to the establishment and promotion of wellness in everyday life. This course focuses on an understanding of basic principles and concepts of nutrition with applications towards examples drawn from the hospitality industry. Recommended for hospitality and culinary arts students. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101. Not open to students who have completed BIO* 111. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BIO* 115: Human Biology
(formerly BIO 112)
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Various organ systems will be discussed with an emphasis on how they maintain homeostasis. The lab will include some dissection. Students who have passed a higher level human anatomy and physiology course will not receive credit for this course. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits

BIO* 121: General Biology I
(formerly BIO 101)
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of biology concerning the structure and function of cells, heredity, and biotechnology. Recommended for LAS students, especially those who will be pursuing science-related careers. No dissection is required. Students who have not had a high school biology course, or who had one more than 5 years ago, should strongly consider enrolling in BIO* 105. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101 (Fa,Sp) 4 credits

BIO* 122: General Biology II
(formerly BIO 102)
This course is a study of unicellular and multicellular organisms and their evolutionary relationships. Both plants and animals are discussed. Some dissection is required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO* 121. (Fa,Sp) 4 credits

BIO* 173: Introduction to Ecology
This course is a one semester introduction to ecological principles focusing on the factors that influence the distribution and abundance of organisms. This includes a survey of the interactions of organisms with each other and with the physical environment. These interactions will be studied in the context of evolutionary history and biodiversity. Population, community, and ecosystem level ecology will be examined, especially in light of man's influence on nature. This course is designed for both environmental science majors and non-majors. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101. (Fa) 4 credits

BIO* 211: Anatomy and Physiology I
(formerly BIO 152: Human Anatomy and Physiology I)
The anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine organ systems are discussed and explored in appropriate laboratory investigations which include some dissection. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO* 121, or BIO* 115, or CHE* 111, and eligibility for ENG* 101. (Fa,Sp) 4 credits

BIO* 212: Anatomy and Physiology II
(formerly BIO 153: Human Anatomy and Physiology II)
The anatomy and physiology of the special senses, digestive, respiratory, cardio-vascular, lymphatic, urinary and reproductive organ systems are discussed and explored in appropriate laboratory investigations which include some dissection. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO* 211. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits

BIO* 235: Microbiology
(formerly BIO 141)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to microbiology. Students will learn the fundamentals of microbiology, survey the world of microbial organisms, and study the interactions between microbes, their hosts, and their effects on the environment. There will also be laboratory exercises each week that will teach the basics of handling, culturing, and identifying microbes. Prerequisites: BIO* 105 or BIO* 121 or BIO* 115, and CHE* 111. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits

BIO* 260: Principles of Genetics
(formerly BIO 260)
This intermediate level course is designed to extend the understanding of college level biology students to encompass an understanding of heredity and of the hereditary material with particular attention to current theories and to the quantitative aspects of genetics. Prerequisites: BIO* 121 and MAT* 095 with a grade C or better. (Sp) 3 credits

Business, Entrepreneurship

All business courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101

BES* 218: Entrepreneurship
(formerly BES *118 Small Business Management)
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. The students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to research and begin a small business. Explores opportunity analysis, startup-expenses, forms of business ownership, site selection, and sources of funding. Students research and compare buying an existing business, starting a new business and franchising. Also review human resources, marketing, management, accounting and legal aspects of business. Prerequisites: eligibility for ENG* 101 or permission of the instructor (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BES* 219: Management and Growth – Small Business:
This course builds upon the knowledge and skills needed to manage and grow a small business. It emphasizes the fundamentals of management specific to a small business owner. The course will review the financial health of the business. It will explore strategic planning and growth. Case studies will be utilized for insight into both successful and unsuccessful businesses. Prerequisites: eligibility for ENG* 101 or permission of the instructor (Sp) 3 credits

Business, Finance

All business courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101.

BFN* 120: Investment Basics
(formerly FNCE 150)
Introduction to the basics of money management: budgeting, saving, and investing. Students will develop an understanding of reconciling bank or brokerage statements, reading stock, bond, and mutual fund listings in The Wall Street Journal, and learning what to look for in a mutual fund prospectus and an annuity contract. Students will also be introduced to various retirement programs (IRA, Keogh, 401k, 403b, etc.). (Fa,Sp) 1 credit

BFN* 202: Corporate Finance
(formerly BUS 241/FNCE 241)
A study of the principles and techniques of financial management, covering money and capital markets, financial analysis, working capital management, long term financing, time value of money, risk, leverage, and cost of capital. Prerequisite: C or better in ACC* 118. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits

BFN* 211/ECN* 250: Money and Banking
(formerly BUS 211/ECON 211)
This course deals with the role and supply of money, the Federal Reserve system, the principles of banking, and the structure of financial institutions. Monetary policy and its application are emphasized. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ECN* 101. (O) 3 credits

Business, Financial Planning

All business courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101.

Please note: All BFP* courses are being transitioned to credit-free courses from 2008 onwards.

BFP* 210: Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning
(formerly FNCE 210)
A survey of the financial planning process, introduction to regulations affecting financial planners, construction of financial statements, analysis of client’s current financial situation, overview of economic environment, presentation of time value of money concepts, and introduction to case analysis. Financial calculator required; HP 12-C recommended. Prerequisite: ACC* 115 or the permission of the program coordinator. (Fa) 3 credits

BFP* 220: Risk Management
(formerly FNCE 220)
Principles of risk management; the insurance contract and concepts relating to life insurance, property and liability insurance, medical and disability insurance, and social insurance; case analysis evaluating insurance needs; and selecting appropriate risk management techniques are covered. Time value of money calculations using financial calculator. Prerequisite: BFP* 210 or permission of program coordinator. (O) 3 credits

BFP* 230: Investment Management
(formerly FNCE 230)
Principles of investment management, including the study of stocks, bonds, government securities, mutual funds, futures, options, and tangible assets for investment to construct and manage an investment portfolio with knowledge of risk and tax considerations are covered. Time value of money calculations using financial calculator. Prerequisite: ACC* 115 and BFP* 210, or permission of program coordinator. (O) 3 credits

BFP* 250: Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
(formerly FNCE 250)
A survey of the key terms and concepts of retirement planning and analysis of employee benefit programs using time value of money calculations. Students will study both private corporate pension plans and government programs, including social security and Medicare, as well as qualified and nonqualified corporate programs. Prerequisite: BFP* 210 or permission of program coordinator. (O) 3 credits

BFP* 260: Estate Planning
(formerly FNCE 260)
A survey of principles of estate planning, including discussion of descent and distribution, wills, intestacy, probate and administration, Probate Court, estate and gift tax returns, and fiduciary accounting. Prerequisite: BFP* 210 or permission of program coordinator. (O) 3 credits

BFP* 265: Case Study and Analysis
(formerly FNCE 265: Personal Financial Planning Case Study and Analysis)
A course covering case study and analysis and integration of the six major areas of personal financial planning. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to analyze a case and prepare an appropriate financial plan for a variety of clients. Prerequisites: BFP* 210, BFP* 220, BFP* 230, BFP* 260, ACC* 243 or permission of the program coordinator. (O) 3 credits

Business, General

All business courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101 except BBG* 101, which requires students to be eligible for ENG* 093.

BBG* 101: Introduction to Business
(formerly BUS 111)
This course provides a survey of major business topics such as management, marketing, accounting, finance, computer science, organizational behavior, production, and the social and economic environment of business. (O) 3 credits

BBG* 208: Business and Strategic Planning
(formerly BUS 220)
This course will provide students with a detailed level of understanding of both Business and Strategic Plans. Upon researching and evaluating plans for small businesses, students will prepare a Business Plan, which would be used, for exploring a business opportunity or soliciting funds and a Strategic Plan to ensure the health and direction of a business. Prerequisite: BES* 218 or permission of the instructor. (O) 3 credits

BBG* 215: Global Business
(formerly BUS 271: International Business)
This course provides students with a foundation for conducting international business and a general understanding of international corporate and government operations. The course will undertake a comprehensive overview of international business designed to provide a global perspective on international trade including topics in: foreign investment, international marketing, the operations of multinational corporations, and government relations. (O) 3 credits

BBG* 216: Business in Developing Nations
(formerly BUS 272: Conducting Business in Developing Nations)
This course provides students interested in developing nations or the Third World with a background for conducting business or working for the U.S. government in these nations. Focus on special regions of the world will include: Africa, Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. (O) 3 credits

BBG* 234: Legal Environment of Business
This course introduces the student to the structure of the American legal system and its impact on the operations of American business. Ethics and social responsibility are examined from many perspectives, including that of decision-makers and stakeholders. Major aspects of government regulation of business are explored, including product liability, securities regulation, employment and labor law, and intellectual property. The course also examines fiduciary duties and tort and criminal liability. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BBG* 236/LGL* 212 Commercial Law
This course provides a framework for the legal and ethical considerations impacting many basic commercial transactions, and deals with the formation of contracts and the rights and responsibilities of contracting parties. Specific topics included are contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code, including sales, secured transactions, and negotiable instruments. Also covered are aspects of agency, partnerships, corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and bankruptcy. 3 credits

BBG* 240/PHL* 115: Business Ethics
(formerly BUS 215/PHIL 115)
This course will examine the full extent of the relationship between business and ethics: The philosophical foundation for capitalism will be examined as will the application of ethical values and principles to employee/employer interactions. Class: 3 hours per week. Students are strongly urged to take PHL* 101 or the equivalent; or any 100 or 200 level English course to prepare for this course. (O) 3 credits

BBG* 260/HIS* 221: History of American Business
(formerly BUS 244/HIST 244: The Development of American Business)
The goal of the course is to provide students interested in management with an historical, philosophical and economic framework for dealing with a rapidly changing business environment. (O) 3 credits

BBG* 295: Co-op Work Experience I
(formerly BUS 270: Cooperative Education/Work Experience)
This course provides students the opportunity to apply classroom theory in an actual work setting. Students may be placed in a variety of work settings as related to their program of study including corporations, small businesses, financial institutions and governmental agencies. Prerequisites: 15 completed credit hours in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Information Systems or Marketing programs. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. Please refer to page 24 for more information and general prerequisites for Cooperative Education/Work Experience.

Business, Management

All business courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101.

BMG* 202: Principles of Management
(formerly BMG* 101: Introduction to Management)
This course is an analysis of principles, techniques and the major functions (planning, organizing, and leading) of business enterprise management. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BMG* 204: Managerial Communication
(formerly BUS 214)
This is a practical course in oral and written managerial communication skills, covering the writing of letters, memos and reports, editing techniques, and the preparation of resumes and cover letters. Prerequisite: ENG* 101 (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BMG* 210: Organizational Behavior
(formerly BUS 240)
A survey of the psychological factors that influence the individual in the work setting. Includes employee attitudes, motivation, group dynamics, decision making, leadership, assessment and training as an introduction to human resource management. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

Business, Marketing

All business courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101.

BMK* 140: Retailing
(formerly BUS 252)
A study of retailing methods and institutions including analysis of their behavior in a competitive environment. (O) 3 credits

BMK* 201: Principles of Marketing
(formerly BUS 121: Principles and Methods of Marketing I)
This course covers marketing methods and institutions, including analysis and interrelationship of the marketing mix. Application of basic management and marketing strategy planning methods, and performance computations related to marketing efficiency are also covered. Prerequisite: C- or higher in ENG* 101 and in ACC* 115 or permission of instructor. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BMK* 217: Electronic Commerce
(formerly BUS 250)
This course will allow students to explore the major opportunities, limitations, and issues of managing business on the Web today. Students will learn what electronic commerce is, how it is being conducted and managed, and its major opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks, taking a managerial orientation and interdisciplinary approach. Real world cases are offered with each chapter to offer an in-depth analysis of topics. Prerequisite: BES* 218, and CSA* 115 which may be taken concurrently, or permission of the instructor. (O) 4 credits

BMK* 220: Sales
(formerly BUS 221: Sales and Techniques of Selling)
This course is an introduction to the principles, methods and techniques of selling, and the application of these principles through individual sales demonstrations. (O) 3 credits

BMK* 241: Principles of Advertising
(formerly BUS 231: Basic Advertising Principles)
This course is a study of advertising strategy, tactics and techniques, including media selection, ad preparation, market research methods, and program evaluation. Prerequisite: BMK* 201 or permission of the instructor. (O) 3 credits

BMK* 260/HSP* 238: Relationship Marketing
(formerly BUS 260)
The purpose of this course is to give the student a solid foundation in customer service systems. Students will learn concepts and skills necessary to perform effectively in a customer driven service economy. This course will focus on the concepts and applications of communications, strategic planning, teamwork, coaching, and vision building, as well as an introduction to Total Quality Management. This course emphasizes the importance of development and retention of repeat customers and business buyers. Class 3 hours per week. (Sp) 3 credits

Business Office Technology

NOTE: AVT (Audio-Visual Tutorial) is self-paced media-assisted instruction.

BOT* 100: Computer Literacy for College Success
This is a basic skill-centered course tailored to the needs of the individual student. This course is designed to help prepare the student to type simple letters and reports, prepare basic PowerPoint presentations, use WebCT, access the Internet, and use E-mail for college success. This course is not designed for BOT or CIS majors but can be taken for personal growth. (Fa,Sp) 2 credits

BOT* 101: Basic Keyboarding
(formerly BOT 100A: Keyboarding for Information Processing)
Keyboard mastery for computer input. AVT instruction.‡ Not for BOT students. (Fa,Sp) 1 credit

BOT* 111: Keyboarding for Info Pro I
(formerly BOT 107: Beginning Keyboarding)
Keyboard mastery using computers with Microsoft Word software, includes development of speed and accuracy; introduction to the preparation of business correspondence, letters and reports and the development of proofreading skills. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 112: Keyboarding for Info Pro II
(formerly BOT 108: Advanced Keyboarding)
Further development of speed and accuracy using computers with Microsoft Word software for the preparation of business documents, forms, tables and reports, development of speed, accuracy and proofreading skills. Prerequisite: C- or better in BOT* 111. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 114: Skillbuilding I
(formerly BOT 117: Keyboarding - Skill Building I)
This course provides students who have completed either BOT* 101 or BOT* 111 the opportunity to continue to increase keyboarding speed and accuracy while analyzing typing techniques and prescribing practice that will enable the student to key faster and with greater accuracy. AVT instruction.‡ Prerequisite: BOT* 101 or BOT* 111 or permission of instructor/coordinator. (Fa,Sp) 1 credit

BOT* 115: Skillbuilding II
(formerly BOT 118: Keyboarding - Skill Building II)
This course provides students who have completed BOT* 114 the opportunity to continue to increase keyboarding speed and accuracy while analyzing typing techniques and prescribing practice that will enable the student to key faster and with greater accuracy. AVT instruction.‡ Prerequisite: BOT* 114 or permission of instructor/coordinator (Fa,Sp) 1 credit

BOT* 120: Speedwriting
(formerly BOT 113: Speedwriting I)
Fundamentals of speedwriting including phrasing and brief forms; introduction to taking dictation and transcription. AVT instruction.‡ Prerequisite: BOT* 111. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 122: Writing Procedures
(formerly BOT 103: Office Writing Procedures)
Provides students with opportunities to acquire skills to produce and edit mailable business documents, letters, articles and reports. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 137: Word Processing Applications
(formerly BOT 124: Microsoft Word for Windows)
Provides a working knowledge of word processing concepts using Microsoft Word for Windows software. Prerequisite: BOT* 111 or 35 words-per-minute keyboarding skill. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 139/ENG* 203: Grammar, Usage and Style
(formerly BOT 203/ENG 203)
This course helps students develop a command of standards and conventions of written English. It is also an advanced course designed to hone communication skills, including editing and proofreading documents. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101 or permission of the instructor. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 151: Introduction to Word
(formerly BOT 125: Introductory Microsoft Word for Windows)
Fundamentals of the Microsoft Word for Windows software package. Prerequisites: knowledge of the keyboard. (Fa,Sp) 1 credit

BOT* 152: Intermediate Word
(BOT 126: Intermediate Microsoft Word for Windows)
Intermediate applications of the Microsoft Word for Windows software package. Prerequisite: BOT* 151. (Fa,Sp) 1 credit

BOT* 153: Advanced Word
(formerly BOT 127: Advanced Microsoft Word for Windows)
Advanced applications of the Microsoft Word for Windows software package. Prerequisite: BOT* 152. (Fa,Sp) 1 credit

BOT* 163: Records Management
(formerly BOT 115)
Creation, maintenance and disposition of records including alphabetic, geographic, subject, numeric, and chronological indexing, retrieving and storage utilizing manual and computer methods. AVT instruction.‡ (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 164: Office Accounting
(formerly BOT 224)
Provides students with knowledge of the accounting cycle and procedures for professional offices. Students will also be prepared to handle personal financial management. (Fa) 3 credits

BOT* 171: Legal Documents
(formerly BOT 233: Legal Terminology, Forms and Documents)
Students will to be introduced to legal terminology and become familiar with widely used legal forms and documents. AVT instruction.‡ Prerequisite: BOT* 111 and BOT* 137 can be taken before or concurrently with this course. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 180: Medical Terminology
(formerly BOT 241)
Introduction and mastery of basic medical terminology through presentation of word roots, prefixes and suffixes. AVT instruction.‡ (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 181: Medical Coding I
(formerly BOT 140)
This course is an in-depth study of basic International Classification of Disease, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) coding. Diagnoses, procedures, signs and symptoms will be studied and coded by students using the necessary textbooks. The flow of medical records from physician’s office to hospital discharge will be tracked for insurance, risk management and case study purposes. Prerequisite: BOT* 180. (Fa) 3 credits

BOT* 182: Medical Coding II
(formerly BOT 141)
This course is a continuation of International Classification of Disease, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) coding. Students will utilize medical records and case histories to code the diagnoses and procedures according to the level of care received in the appropriate medical facilities. Prerequisite: BOT* 181. (Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 185: Medical Front Office
This course will introduce students to the operations of a working medical front office and the skills necessary to perform professionally in such an environment. Topics include professionalism, ethics, professional liability, responsibilities of the medical office receptionist, telephone skills, appointment taking, etc. The course also covers general office administrative management skills. (O) 3 credits

BOT* 219: Integrated Office
(formerly BOT 262: The Integrated Office)
The course includes project-based activities applying word processing, spreadsheets, database, and electronic presentations, as well as e-mail, and Internet applications. Tasks are geared to real-life applications that will increase knowledge of the office suite and its integration, the Internet, and desktop publishing. These skills will enhance employability. Prerequisite: BOT* 230 or CSA* 105. (Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 230: Microsoft Office Suite Applications
(formerly BOT 130)
This course provides students with further advancement and enhancement of their office skills using the Microsoft Office Suite. Fundamentals of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access will prepare students for tasks performed by office support personnel in today’s office environment. These applications are widely used in today’s business and professional offices. Prerequisite: BOT* 111 or permission of the instructor. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 231: Advanced Microsoft Office Applications
This course provides students with the skills and training to manage files electronically. Students will learn to work with the advanced functions of the Microsoft Office Suite integrated office software package, and apply to tasks performed by office administrative personnel in today’s modern office environments. Prerequisite: BOT* 230 or CSA*. (Fa) 3 credits

BOT* 240: Machine Transcription
(formerly BOT 109)
Fundamentals of machine transcription including review of keyboarding skills, grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization and proofreading. AVT instruction.‡ Prerequisite: BOT* 111. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 251: Administrative Procedures
(formerly BOT 222: Administrative Office Procedures)
Application of previously acquired office skills to the tasks and responsibilities encountered by the administrative assistant in today’s business office. Topics include: professional image, human relations, job attitude, time management, decision making, technology and records management. Office projects relevant to students’ programs will also be included. Prerequisite: BOT* 111 or permission of instructor. (Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 253: The Virtual Assistant
The Virtual Assistant is a course designed to assist those wanting to utilize their administrative assistant skills while working from a home office or an off-site office. The Virtual Assistant performs duties for a variety of companies at the same time. Upon completion of this course, the student should be ready to create their home-based business. Some of the topics to be covered include: the necessary skills for success, services to offer, the correct business entity, naming your business, marketing your business, defining your clients, determining rates to charge, writing a contract, setting up your home office, establishing a web presence, and working efficiently. Students will be able to become associated with the International Virtual Assistants Association that offers the IVAA Certified Virtual Assistant Exam (a recognized standard for VA’s). AVT instruction.‡ Prerequisite: BOT* 230. (Fa) 3 credits

BOT* 254: Business Etiquette for the Global Economy
By knowing proper etiquette and protocol skills, you will distinguish yourself from the competition. Proper business etiquette is the ingredient for creating good business relationships. With these skills you are prepared for any role in the workplace or community. Business Etiquette for the 21st Century will teach you to recognize cultural differences so that you can respect other cultures and their values. The skills you learn will allow you to understand and practice correct behavior by any business or social situation. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 270: Legal Terminology and Transcription
(formerly BOT 234)
This course is a continuation of BOT* 171 including a review of legal terminology and includes machine transcription of legal materials in the preparation of legal documents. AVT instruction.‡ Prerequisite: BOT* 171. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 280: Medical Transcription and Document Production
(formerly BOT 210: Machine Transcription/ Med I)
This course teaches the fundamentals of machine transcription and the development of medical reports, patient records, histories/physicals, and correspondence using appropriate reference sources. Keyboarding skills, grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and proofreading are covered. AVT instruction.‡ Prerequisites: BOT* 111, BOT* 180; must be eligible for ENG* 101. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 286: Medical Machine Transcription
(formerly BOT 211: Machine Transcription/ Med II)
Further development of medical machine transcription demonstrating the ability to effectively incorporate English usage, medical terminology, proofreading and editing skills. Students will meet progressively demanding medical transcription accuracy and productivity standards. AVT instruction.‡ Prerequisite: BOT* 280. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 287: Foundations/Management Medical Insurance
(formerly BOT 142: Foundations/Management of Medical Insurance)
This course is designed to develop those abilities and skills that will enable students to define and explain the types of health insurance policies, contracts, and guideposts. Comparisons of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, as well as analysis of insurance forms and application information is included. Emphasis will be placed on legal issues and medical record confidentiality. Prerequisite: BOT* 180. (Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 289: Practical Pharmacology for the Medical Office
This course is designed to provide information about medications, side effects, and interactions of drugs for office administration personnel that maintain medical records, and for other allied health occupations. Prerequisite: BOT* 180. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

BOT* 296: Cooperative Work Experience
(formerly BOT 270: Cooperative Education/Work Experience)
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom theory in an actual work setting related to their program of study. Prerequisites: 12 completed credit hours in Administrative Assistant, Legal; Administrative Assistant, Medical; or Administrative Assistant, Office and the completion of BOT* 251. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits. Please refer to page 24 for more information and general prerequisites for Cooperative Education/Work Experience.

CAD (Computer-Aided Design)

CAD* 110: Introduction to CAD
(formerly CAD 101: Computer-Aided Design I (AutoCAD)
An introduction to the techniques of generating graphic images with computers, using AutoCAD. Topics include: overview of CAD technology, computer technology, hardware descriptions and requirements, file manipulation and management, two- dimensional geometric construction, symbol library creation, dimensioning, scaling, sectioning, plotting, detail and assembly drawing including tolerance studies. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

CAD* 218: CAD 3D Mechanical (AutoCAD)
(formerly CAD 102: Computer-Aided Design II (AutoCAD)
A continuation course in industrial drafting concepts using a CAD system, specifically oriented towards three-dimensional design of manufactured parts using AutoCAD. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CAD* 110. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

CAD* 220: Parametric Design (Solidworks)
Introduction to computer-based design using SolidWorks® parametric 3D CAD software. The course focuses on Parametric Modeling and topics include: Design Intent and Process, Sketching Techniques, Model Development Techniques, Process-Specific Modeling, Design Changes, Editing Models, Patterning and Assembly Techniques. Students will participate in mostly individual and some group design projects as appropriate. Prerequisite: CAD* 110. 3 credits

CAD* 271: CAD Solids Mechanical Pro/Engineer
(formerly CAD 105: Parametric Design-Pro/ENGINEER)
An introduction to parametric design utilizing the Pro/ENGINEER software technology. 3D objects are made and orthographic drawings are created. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CAD* 218 or permission of instructor. 3 credits

Chemistry

CHE* 111: Concepts of Chemistry
(formerly CHEM 110: Elements of Chemistry)
A brief survey of atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, periodicity, properties of gases, solutions, acid-base theory and an introduction to kinetics and equilibria will be taught. This is a one-semester course in general chemistry. Strongly recommended for students with no prior chemistry experience. Scientific calculator required. Class meets for 6 hours per week for integrated lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MAT* 075 or math placement test. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits. Students who have passed a higher level chemistry class will not receive credit for this course.

CHE* 121: General Chemistry I
(formerly CHEM 111: College Chemistry I)
The principles of chemistry, including atomic structure, periodicity, stoichiometry, reactions in solution, thermo-chemistry, chemical bonding, molecular structure and geometry, and properties of gases, will be taught. Students with no prior chemistry experience should strongly consider enrolling in CHE* 111 first. Scientific calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MAT* 095 or math placement test. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits

CHE* 122: General Chemistry II
(formerly CHEM 112: College Chemistry II)
A continuation of the principles of chemistry, including intermolecular forces, properties of liquids and solids, physical properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, general chemical equilibria, acid-base theory and equilibria, solubility equilibria, electrochemistry and coordination compounds. Scientific calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHE* 121. (Fa,Sp,Su) 4 credits

CHE* 210: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
(formerly CHEM 201: Principles of Organic Chemistry)
The principles of organic chemistry, emphasizing functional groups, molecular structure, nomenclature, and organic reactions; synthetic logic and basic methods of organic analysis will be included. Scientific calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHE* 121. (Sp) 4 credits

CHE* 211: Organic Chemistry I
(formerly CHEM 211)
A study of the structure, properties, reactions, and nomenclature of aliphatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives, including alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers. Emphasis will be given to mechanisms, stereochemistry, and synthetic considerations. Scientific calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHE* 122. (Fa) 4 credits

CHE* 212: Organic Chemistry II
(formerly CHEM 212)
A study of the structure, properties, reactions, and nomenclature of aromatic compounds, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, addition and condensation polymers, and biochemical molecules. Additional topics will include the role and use of spectroscopy, reactions involving carbanions, and alpha-beta unsaturated compounds. Scientific calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHE* 211. (Sp) 4 credits

Communication

COM* 101: Introduction to Mass Communication
(formerly COMM 208: Mass Communication)
This course is a survey of the American mass media and communication. Lectures and discussions will focus on the various print and electronic mass media industries, and the impact of mass communication on our society. The course is designed as an introductory course for those students who plan to major in Communication and for those who want to be informed about the development of the influence of modern mass media. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

COM* 108: Contemporary Issues in Media
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop their media literacy as news consumers. Through examination of the significant issues in the American media, students will learn how to “read” the news beyond simply digesting the words. For the informed citizen as well as the future journalist, the course will provide an ethical framework for understanding and gathering the news Class: 3 hours per week (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

COM* 154/ART* 206: Film Study and Appreciation/Film Study
(formerly COMM 171/FA 171: Film Study and Appreciation)
The viewing, discussion and analysis (written and oral) of representative films from the early years of the industry to the present will be taught. (Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits

COM* 166/ART* 185: Video/Filmmaking
(formerly COMM 176/FA 176)
A creative workshop in which students will work in groups and make their own movies. Students work with video camcorders and editors. Students will learn scripting, shooting, editing and audio production techniques. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

COM* 172: Interpersonal Communication
(formerly COMM 220)
The focus of this course is on the theory and process of communication in both professional and personal interpersonal relationships. The course examines the theoretical and practical application of communication as it relates to family, friends, work and intimate relationships. Prerequisite: ENG* 101. (Sp) 3 credits

COM* 173: Public Speaking
(formerly COMM 213: Effective Speaking)
This course is designed to encourage students to develop their speaking and listening skills in order to become more confident communicators. The course introduced students to communication as an interactive process and emphasizes developing effective public presentation skills. Instruction stresses organization, research, writing, delivery and audience adaptation. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 093. (Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits

COM* 173H Honors Public Speaking
This course in public speaking will involve the development of individual oral communication skills through persuasive, informative and epideictic (ceremonial) speeches, and will also emphasize the importance of public speaking in a democratic society. Since ancient Greek and Roman times, public speaking has been taught both as the foundation of a liberal education and as an essential skill of democratic leadership. While standard sections of COM* 173 focus on general public speaking skills, in this Honors section of COM* 173 students will be asked to also analyze the speeches of historical and contemporary speakers in order to develop a greater appreciation of the importance of public speaking in professional, personal and civic life. Students taking this course should have at least some familiarity with public speaking, but extensive experience is not required. Students who are eligible for ENG* 101 and who welcome an increased level of challenge should sign up for this Honors section. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG* 101 (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

COM* 177: Broadcast Performance
(formerly COMM 206: Broadcast Announcing)
The rudiments of broadcast announcing in a studio setting: clear speech, presence, projection and intimacy will be discussed. This course will cover radio announcing. Proper commercial/PSA preparation and broadcast delivery of the commercial/PSA are stressed through classroom and on-microphone exercises, including development, enunciation, pronunciation, interpretation, integration, and pacing. Students are critiqued on an individual basis, following the evaluation of laboratory projects. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

COM* 186/DGA* 261: Computer Animation
(formerly COMM 251/FA 251)
Students will learn how to use the computer to create animated presentations. The course will cover basic animation techniques as they apply to the digital environment as well as traditional skills such as storyboarding and script preparation. The software used will be Adobe Flash. The class is limited to 24 students. Studio: 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: DGA* 111, DGA* 212 or COM* 213 or permission of instructor. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits

COM* 201: Introduction to Public Relations
(formerly COMM 201: Public Relations I)
A comprehensive survey of public relations principles and practices: fact-finding, planning and programming, action and communication, evaluation. This course covers relationships between organizations and their publics, and the effective use of media. Students will plan a complete public relations program. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG* 101. (Fa) 3 credits

COM* 209: Gender and Communication
(formerly COMM 222)
Gender and Communication is a course dealing with issues of language, speech and perception as they relate to gender. Students become familiar with the various theoretical approaches to gender and their implications for the study of communication. They explore how women and men approach same and opposite sex interactions and relationships in