Course Descriptions

 


ACCOUNTING

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, owners 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, owners 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 potters 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 Africa, the South Pacific, and Native America in the context of their histories and cultures. 

 

ART 498  Senior Comprehensive Examination  (0cr.)

An advanced creative project in the students 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 115  Writing in the Sciences  (1cr.)

An introduction to writing and reading within the biological sciences. Topics include library research techniques, the language of science; and reading scientific books, journals, abstracts and review articles. One-hour lecture and two hours recitation.

BIO 111-112  General Biology  (4cr. per semester)

This sequence offers an in-depth overview of the primary biological principles of molecular, cellular, and organismal biology. Students survey selected plants and animals to illustrate problems and theories related to living systems and their interactions with the environment. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory weekly. Students must earn a grade of C or better in BIO 111 to qualify for BIO 112. 

 

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.

 

 

Chemistry

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. 

 

CIS 163  Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3 cr.)

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  Enterprise Networking (3 cr.)

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.

 

 

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE

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