ACC 201 Financial Accounting (4cr.)
Focuses on the accounting system that is used
to record, process, communicate, and interpret general-purpose financial
information to end-users. Topics include
fundamental financial accounting principles, theory of debit and credit, use of
special journals and ledgers, and financial-statement preparation and
interpretation. Prerequisite: Placement
in MAT 160.
ACC 202 Managerial Accounting (4cr.)
Focuses on the use of
accounting information by managers within a business organization. Topics include product and service costing,
budget preparation and administration, use of standard costs as a means of
managerial control, capital budgeting, breakeven analysis, and cost/benefit
analysis. Prerequisite: ACC 201.
ACC 301 and ACC 302 Intermediate Accounting I (4cr.)
Emphasizes moderately complex problems in accounting that pertain to cash, receivables, and inventories, investments, fixed assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, revenues, and expenses. Special emphasis is placed on generally accepted accounting principles and theoretical analysis. Prerequisite: ACC 201.
ACC 302 Intermediate Accounting II (4 cr.)
Emphasizes more complex problems in accounting that pertain to cash, receivable, inventories, investments, fixed assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, revenues, and expenses. As in ACC 301, emphasis is placed on generally accepted accounting principles and theoretical analysis. Prerequisite: ACC 301.
ACC 303 Accounting Information Systems (3cr.)
Examines the design and evaluation of manual and computerized accounting information systems. Prerequisites: ACC 202 and MGT 163.
ACC 304 Cost Accounting (3cr.)
Focuses on cost accumulation for inventory
pricing and income determination. Topics
include costing of materials, labor, and overhead, cost accounting as an aid to
administrative control, job orders, process, standard cost accounting, capital
budgeting and decision-making.
Prerequisite: ACC 202.
ACC 305 Federal Taxes (3cr.)
The basic principles of federal income tax
laws relating to individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and
corporations. The general concepts of
income, deductions, expenses, and credits
as they relate to various types of entities are examined. Prerequisite:
ACC 201.
ACC 401 Auditing (3cr.)
Covers the conceptual, theoretical, and
practical procedures applicable to auditing.
Primary emphasis is placed on the theory of audit evidence and the objectives,
techniques, and procedures for financial audit reports. Prerequisite:
ACC 302.
ACC 403 Advanced Accounting (3cr.)
Emphasizes accounting techniques and reporting for
business consolidations, multinational enterprises, and partnerships. Prerequisite:
ACC 302.
ACC 404 Accounting Theory and
Special Topics (3 cr.)
Critically examines and evaluates accounting
concepts, professional standards, and related professional literature. Emerging issues and international accounting
are reviewed. Prerequisite: ACC 201.
ACC 490 Selected Topics (3 cr.)
Investigates in-depth a topic of current
interest in the accounting field.
Prerequisite: junior or senior status.
ACC 494
Internship (1-3 cr.)
Provides experience
in a supervised business environment through internship, mentoring, and/or work
experience. Upon completion of the
experience, the student will submit a written report covering full the nature
of the activity. Prerequisite: junior or
senior status.
ACC 499 Independent Study (1-3
cr.)
Provides the opportunity for a
student to pursue a topic of study under the supervision of a designated
faculty member, with monitoring by the department chair. Prerequisite: junior or senior status.
ART
ART 108 Fundamentals of Art I
(3cr.)
Introduction to tools, techniques, styles, and forms of the visual arts. Establishment of discretionary values and critical skills; studio assignments in two dimensions, discussions, critiques, slides, films, and exhibitions.
ART 109
Fundamentals of Art II (3cr.)
Continuation of ART 108.
Introduction to tools, techniques, styles and forms of three-dimensional visual
arts. Emphasizes the establishment of
discretionary values and critical skills. Prerequisite: ART 108.
ART 220 Drawing
(3cr.)
Introduces students to two-dimensional creative processes using various drawing mediums. Emphasizes expressive and interpretive qualities as well as formal relationships in drawing composition. Prerequisite: ART 108.
ART 240
Photography (3cr.)
Introduction to basic photography, cameras, film composition, lighting, and darkroom practices. Emphasis is placed on black and white photography. Students must furnish camera, film and supplies. Prerequisite: ART 109.
ART 254
Painting (3cr.)
Introduces students to
two-dimensional creative processes using various painting medium and expressive
and interpretive qualities as well as formal relationships in painting
composition. Prerequisite: ART 109.
ART 257
Introduction to Ceramics (3cr.)
Designed to explore the possibilities of clay as a creative medium, offering projects in pottery making, figure modeling, etc. Emphasis is placed on design, texture, decoration, the use of the potter’s wheel, glazing.
ART 264
Sculpture (3cr.)
Introduces students to sculptural processes, carving, casting, and modeling. Students study analysis and organization of three-dimensional forms. Prerequisite: ART 109.
ART 280 Printmaking (3cr.)
An introduction to basic printmaking processes, including woodcuts, linocuts, etchings, monotypes. Prerequisite: ART 109.
ART 308 Art History I
(3cr.)
The history of art as created and developed by all races and cultures from prehistoric times to the Renaissance.
ART 309 Art History II (3cr.)
The history of art as created and developed by all races and cultures from the Renaissance to the present.
ART 310
African American Art (3cr.)
The history of African American Art from the Seventeenth century to the present.
ART 389 Junior Studio Project and Exhibition (0cr.)
A creative project in one or more areas of concentration, embodying a written proposal to be submitted and approved by the Art faculty as well as the completed execution of the approved project/exhibition. Computer applications. Prerequisite: Junior standing as an Art major, consent of instructor.
ART 400 Senior
Comprehensive Examination (0cr.)
Cumulative test of art history and artistic techniques required of all art majors for graduation. Materials are derived from courses required in art curriculum.
ART 405 Museum Studies (3cr.)
Introduction to museum work, including administration, research, documentation, curatorial duties, and exhibitions methods. Prerequisite: Junior standing, consent of instructor. Credit, 3 hours.
ART 408 African, Oceanic, and Native American Art
History (3cr.)
Study of the major themes
and styles of the arts of
ART 498 Senior Comprehensive Examination (0cr.)
An advanced creative project in the student’s chosen area(s) of concentration, embodying a written proposal to be submitted and approved by the Art faculty, complete execution of the project, a public exhibition of the results, and a written presentation to accompany the exhibit. Prerequisite: Senior standing as an Art Major and consent of instructor.
BIOLOGY
BIO 200
Introduction to the Biology of Aging
(3cr.)
Emphasizes the changes that occur during the aging process in humans and other mammalian species from a comparative biological point of view and integrates the biological with social and psychological problems. Changes at the molecular, cellular, physiological, and organismic levels will be examined. Prerequisites: BIO 112 or SCI 150.
BIO 201 General Microbiology (4cr.)
Topics cover morphology and ultra-structure, microbial evolution and diversity, pathogenicity and host responses, as well as the impact of microbiology on medicine and industry. Instruction is provided on the general methods for identification and growth of bacteria, and the effects of chemical and physical agents on microbes. Other areas include immunity, epidemiology, diagnosis, pathogenicity, treatment, and prevention of important pathogenic microorganisms and the diseases that they cause. Three hours lecture and three-hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: BIO 112.
BIO
202 Botany (4cr.)
An
introduction to the plant sciences. Emphasis is placed on the unique role
plants play in the ecology of living things. Plant taxonomy, morphology, and
physiology are stressed as well as plant genetics. Three hours lecture, three
hours laboratory weekly.
BIO 212 Human
Genetics (3cr.)
Provides an overview
of the basic principles of heredity, theoretical, and practical problems, and
heredity and evolution as it relates to humans.
For non-science majors only. Three hours lecture weekly. Prerequisite:
SCI 150.
BIO 213 General Genetics (4cr.)
Provides
instruction on the basic principles of heredity, evolution and genetics of both
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Special
emphasis is placed on molecular properties of genetic material and its ability
to replicate, recombine, mutate, and direct RNA and protein synthesis.
Attention is also given to the functional interactions between genes, genetic
regulation, and genes in populations. The lab exposes students to various techniques
used in genetic experiments. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory
weekly. Prerequisite: BIO 112.
BIO 300 Ecology (4cr.)
Designed
to present the basic principles of ecology, the fundamentals of conservation,
and problems in the environment. Considerable attention is devoted to the
impact these have on human populations. The three basic areas stressed are
Environment, Resources, and Populations. Three hours lecture, three hours
laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: BIO 112
or consent of instructor.
BIO 307 Invertebrate Zoology
(4cr.)
Provides instruction on classification,
morphology, physiology, development, ecology, and the economic importance of
the major groups of invertebrates. Three
hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: BIO 112. Credit,
four hours. Offered in alternate years.
BIO 308
Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (4cr.)
Emphasizes
the anatomy of various groups of vertebrates from the evolutionary viewpoint.
The laboratory includes the dissection of various types of animals to study
organs and systems. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly.
Prerequisites: BIO 112 and 213.
BIO 315 Cell Biology (4cr.)
A study of the
molecular organization, function, and assembly of eukaryotic cell components,
including membranes and membranous organelles. Includes discussion of cell
surface phenomena, cell motility, energy production, and transport mechanisms.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: BIO 112 and
213 and CHE 102.
BIO 321 Histology
(4cr.)
Presents
in simple and systematic form the most important morphological characteristics
of the tissues and organs of mammals. It attempts to make clear what features
are to be seen in ordinary preparations, what points require special techniques
demonstration, and what is to be expected as a result of investigation outside
the scope of this course. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly.
Prerequisite: BIO 308. Offered in alternate years.
BIO 324
Principles of Physiology (4cr.)
The function of animals as a whole as indicated by the physiology and interrelationship of different organs and organ systems with emphasis on humans. Molecular mechanisms of neurophysiology and muscular contraction are considered. Homeostatic mechanisms of circulation, respiration, metabolism, ionic regulation, and excretion in mammals are compared with those in other animals. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: BIO 308.
BIO 350
Seminar in Biology (1cr.)
Students will present 30 minute lectures
on a topic approved by the instructor. Meets one hour weekly. No
prerequisite. Offered fall and spring.
BIO
399 Biology Comprehensive
This
is a comprehensive examination given at the end of the junior year. This
examination will be based on the core biology requirements. It is designed to
assess the general knowledge of information in biology. A minimum of 70% is
needed to pass.
BIO 401 General Parasitology (4cr.)
Instruction
provided on the general principles of parasitism
and biological interrelationships as exhibited by protozoans, helminthes and
arthropods. Emphasis is placed on epidemiology, life cycles, diagnosis,
pathogenicity, prevention, control, and treatment of pathogenic organisms and
diseases. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites:
BIO 308. Offered in alternate years.
BIO
406 Vertebrate Embryology (4cr.)
Emphasizes
the dynamic nature of embryonic development by presenting the normal sequence
of events that transform an apparently structureless egg into an individual
having all the structures and functions characteristic of a vertebrate
organism. The early development of amphioxus and amphibians and the study of
the development of chick and mammalian embryos are discussed and studied. Three
hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: BIO 308. Credit,
BIO
411 Research Techniques in Biology (4cr.)
Emphasizes
general biochemical and biomedical research techniques. Instruction provided on
the use of selected instruments in professional laboratories. Six hours lecture
and laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: CHE 211 or consent of the instructor.
BIO 412
Research in Biology (4cr.)
Requires
the completion of a research project that has been approved by the professor.
The project must be written and/or presented orally. Six hours of lecture and laboratory
weekly. Prerequisite: Biology 411 or
consent of the instructor.
BIO 490
Selected Topics (3cr.)
An
in-depth study of a topic of current interest in biology. Prerequisite: BIO 213
or permission of instructor.
BIO 499 Independent Study (2 - 4cr.)
Selected
topics and in-depth study in a specific area of the life sciences is carried out under the supervision of a
faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
CHE
101 General Chemistry (4cr.)
Provides
instruction on chemical terminology, atomic and molecular theories,
stoichiometry, states of matter thermodynamics, solutions, colloids, chemical
kinetics, and equilibrium. Prerequisite: MAT 159 or equivalent. Lecture three
hours, laboratory two hours weekly.
CHE 102 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis
(4cr.)
A
continuation of Chemistry 101, including introduction of organic chemistry, pH,
solubility product, and laboratory devoted to anion and cation qualitative
inorganic analysis using semi-micro techniques. Prerequisite: CHE 101. Three
hours lecture, two hours laboratory weekly.
CHE
201
Quantitative Analysis (4cr.)
Theories
of titrimetric and gravimetric quantitative inorganic analysis with
corresponding macro-scales methods for analysis for chlorides, sulfate, iron,
etc. Prerequisites: CHE 102 . Three
hours lecture; three hours laboratory weekly.
CHE 210-211 Organic Chemistry
(4cr. Each semester)
Study
of the treatment of the structure, properties, nomenclature, and carbon
compound, including stereochemistry, functional group transformation and
reaction mechanisms of organic compounds. The laboratory emphasizes the
practical synthesis of organic compound, including various methods of
purification, identification and writing of scientific laboratory report.
Prerequisite: CHE 102. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly.
CHE 300 Biochemistry (4cr.)
A
study and interpretation of the biochemical changes associated with
self-controlled organisms and the chemicals (carbohydrates, lipids, protein, enzymes, etc.) that effect
these changes. Prerequisites: CHE 211. Three hours laboratory weekly.
CHE 310-311 Physical Chemistry (4cr. each semester)
The
fundamental theories and principles of chemistry and their applications, with
the understanding of the properties of matter and how these properties stem
from the behavior of individual atoms. Emphasis on thermodynamics, molecular
structure, chemical bonding, and kinetics. The laboratory is an introduction to
the advanced techniques of physical measurements as they apply to chemistry.
Prerequisites: CHE 211, MAT 216, and PHY 252. Three hours lecture, three hours
laboratory weekly.
CHE
350 Environmental
Chemistry (4cr.)
Topics
such as air, water, and thermal pollution, solid wastes, recycling and the
effects of foreign substances on living systems are discussed. The properties
of the atmosphere, naturally occurring waters, sources and effects of
pollution, and ways in which pollution can be reduced, are examined by applying
detailed chemical analysis of selected compounds. A problem-solving approach is
emphasized. The chemical principles of environmental chemistry are explained
through laboratory experiments. Prerequisite: CHE 102. Three hours lecture and
three hours laboratory weekly.
CHE 380
Inorganic Chemistry (3cr.)
A
study of chemical reactions and properties of representative elements and their
compounds, including coordination and organometallic chemistry. Attention is given to both theoretical and
descriptive approaches. Prerequisites: CHE 201, 211. Three hours of lecture
weekly.
CHE 399 Comprehensive
Examination (0cr.)
This is a comprehensive examination given at
the end of the junior year. This
examination will be based on the core chemistry requirements. It is designed to assess the general
knowledge of information in chemistry. A
minimum of 70% is needed to pass.
CHE 415
Advanced Organic Chemistry (3cr.)
A
treatment of special topics in Organic Chemistry with special consideration
given to reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, molecular structure, and
selected methods of synthesis.
Prerequisite: CHE 211. Three hours of lecture weekly.
CHE 420 Instrumental Analysis (4cr.)
Fundamental principles of various instruments
and methods as associated with them in analysis by colorimetry, coulometry,
refractometer, spectros copy, chromatography, and magnetic resonance.
Prerequisite: CHE 311. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory weekly.
CHE 433 Qualitative Organic
Analysis (4cr.)
Designed to acquaint the
student with various methods of identifying organic compounds through an
extended treatment of class reactions, test for chemical properties, and the
preparation of derivatives. Prerequisite: CHE 211. Two hours lecture, four
hours laboratory weekly.
CHE 450 Senior Research Seminar (4cr.)
Requires a research project selected by the student and approved by the assigned research advisor. Students are familiarized with chemical literature and procedures. CHE 201, 211 and 311 or consent of advisor. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory weekly.
CHE 499 Independent Study (2 - 4cr.)
A laboratory and library investigation of
chemical problems with a research project of interest. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CIS 121 Keyboarding (3 cr.)
Acquaints students with the method of keyboarding to attain speed and proficiency in inputting information in a computerized setting (Students can receive credit for this course by passing a proficiency test given by the Department).
CIS 124
Keyboarding II (3 cr.)
Continues development of students’
keyboarding skills leading to mastery of speed and proficiency in inputting
information in a computerized setting.
Prerequisite: CIS 121
CIS 162 Micro-Computer Applications
(3cr.)
Students
receive in-depth, hands-on experience in word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation software, and database applications. Prerequisite: Demonstrated keyboarding proficiency or CIS
121.
Introduces students to the basic concepts and procedures required to use the computer as a learning, problem-solving, communications, and research tool. Includes Internet applications.
CIS 263
Data Communications (3cr.)
Technology
and concepts of data communications and networks, implementation and management
of local area networks into wide area networks. Prerequisite: CIS 163.
CIS 265
Web Development (3 cr.)
Provides
an in-depth study of web services, including how to write HTML, set up and
configure a variety of popular web servers, and capture information to external
databases. Students set up their own web
servers, develop text and graphic intensive web pages, use hyperlinks and
examine the potential of Java, Shockwave, and VRML applets. Prerequisite: CIS 163.
CIS 360
Database (3 cr.)
Involves
extensive study of modern database technology, exposing students to the
development of database management systems.
Prerequisite: CIS 163.
CIS 362 Introduction to Computer
Hardware/Software (3cr.)
Covers the basics of computer architecture and how computer hardware and software interact in microcomputers. Troubleshooting of computer problems and replacement of defective hardware and software is covered. Prerequisite: CIS 263.
CIS 368 Visual Basic
(3cr.)
Introduces
students to visual basic programming in the windows environment. Concepts of
structured and object oriented programming are introduced. Prerequisite: CIS 163.
CIS 369
C++ Programming (3cr.)
Introduces
students to object-oriented programming, using C++ language. Topics include
classes and data types, logic constructs, file operations, algorithms, and
program development. Prerequisite: CIS 163.
CIS 460 Client/Server Essentials (3 cr.)
Information
needed to understand, implement, and integrate computer systems clients and
servers. Emphasis is placed on
definitions, functions, and philosophies of systems clients and server design,
documentation, and integration of systems.
Prerequisites: CIS 263 and CIS 362.
CIS 461
An advanced course in integrating servers throughout a wide area network. Emphasis is placed on the various components that make up company and/or worldwide networks. Included TCP/IP, WIN. DHCP and multiple server systems. Prerequisite: CIS 460.
CSC 160 Introduction
to Computing (1cr.)
Introduces students to the basic concepts and procedures required to use the computer as a learning, problem-solving, communications, and research tool. This course features word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, databases, and Internet applications. For non-business majors.
CSC 200 Introduction to Computer Science (3cr.)
Introduction to the basic concepts and
procedures required in the use of the computer as learning, problem-solving,
communications, and research tool. Instruction provided on computer concepts,
computer hardware and software, presentation software and data communications. Students will receive hands-on experience on
specific computer applications packages, such as word processing and
spreadsheets, and are introduced to programming languages. Prerequisite: Typing
proficiency.
CSC 201 Programming I
(3cr.)
Introduction to Structured Programming. Topics emphasized include basics of a structured programming language such as C, memory concepts, decision-making, equality and relational operators, control structures, and functions. Prerequisite: CSC 200, equivalent, or permission of Department Chair.
CSC 202 Programming II