May 03, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Art

  
  • ART 4370 - Web Design II

    3
    Prerequisite: ART 3370  
    Description:  An advanced study and skill development in the visual elements and media used in web design.
  
  • ART 4410 - Animation III

    3
    Prerequisite: ART 3410 ;
    Description: Continued exploration of animation theory and practice. Students will employ different styles and media of the discipline.
  
  • ART 4415 - Animation IV

    3
    Prerequisite: ART 4410 
    Description: A study and practical development of acting techniques for 3D animation.  Students will utilized new work flows such as lip-sync and acting reference in the creation of dialogue shots.
  
  • ART 4444 - Advanced Problem Solving in Graphic Design

    3
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor;
    Description: A continuation of advanced study and skill development in the area of graphic design.  In-depth research on specific designers, movements, current issues, and/or problems related to graphic design.  May be repeated for a second three hours but may not be enrolled in for six hours concurrently.
  
  • CECA 3010 - Artists in the Community


    Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of instructor
    Description: An introduction to arts outreach, including its role in and programming for the community.  Students will receive training and experience creating effective outreach programs and will collaborate with students and faculty from other artistic disciplines as they prepare and deliver arts outreach presentations for various off-campus venues.

Asia

  
  • ASIA 1001 - Japan through Manga and Anime

    3
    Description: Manga and anime provide a popular window into Japanese culture and language. Designed for the beginner, this class allows students to explore Japan through these popular mediums.

Astronomy

  
  • ASTR 1010 - Planetary Astronomy

    3
    Corequisite: ASTR 1011 ;
    Description: The subjects of planetary astronomy such as the planets and their moons, planetary geology, the sun, the origin of the solar system; the tools and methods of astronomy including celestial observation, light and other types of radiation, telescopes and spectroscopy. Laboratory 1011 is to be taken concurrently.
  
  • ASTR 1011 - Planetary Astronomy Lab

    1
    Corequisite: ASTR 1010 ;
    Description: Laboratory Component for ASTR 1010 covering subjects of planetary astronomy such as the planets and their moons, planetary geology, the sun, the origin of the solar system; the tools and methods of astronomy including celestial observation, light and other types of radiation, telescopes and spectroscopy. Lecture to be taken concurrently.
  
  • ASTR 1020 - Stellar Astronomy

    3
    Description: The subjects of stellar astronomy such as starbirth, star life, star death, pulsars, black holes, galaxies, quasars and cosmology; the tools and methods of astronomy including locating and naming stars and constellations, light and other radiation, telescopes and spectroscopy. Laboratory 1021 is to be taken concurrently.
  
  • ASTR 1021 - Stellar Astronomy Lab

    1
    Corequisite: ASTR 1020 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for ASTR 1020 covering the subjects of stellar astronomy such as starbirth, star life, star death, pulsars, black holes, galaxies, quasars and cosmology; the tools and methods of astronomy including locating and naming stars and constellations, light and other radiation, telescopes and spectroscopy. Lecture to be taken concurrently.
  
  • ASTR 2010 - Problems in Planetary Astronomy

    1
    Prerequisite: Completion of core math course
    Description: Problems to accompany ASTR 1010  Planetary Astronomy for students seeking a mathematical foundation to planetary astronomy.
  
  • ASTR 2011 - Introduction to Observational Astronomy

    1
    Description: An introduction to the basic techniques of observational astronomy.  Setting up, aligning, initializing and using equatorial and alt-az telescope mounts, learning the stars and constellations of the night sky, observing double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies.  This is a three hour one credit laboratory course requiring night observing.
  
  • ASTR 2020 - Problems in Stellar Astronomy

    1
    Prerequisite: Completion of core math course
    Corequisite: ASTR 1020  
    Description: Problems to accompany ASTR 1020  Stellar Astronomy for students seeking a mathematical foundation to stellar astronomy.
  
  • ASTR 3005 - Observational Astronomy

    1
    Corequisite: ASTR 3006 ;
    Description: This course will involve a significant number of night time observing hours each week. Students will learn the constellations and stars of the night sky.  They will learn to set up, align, and use several different types of telescopes.
  
  • ASTR 3006 - Observational Astronomy Lab

    1
    Corequisite: ASTR 3005 ;
    Description: Laboratory Component for ASTR 3005  involving a significant number of night time observing hours each week. Students will learn the constellations and stars of the night sky.  They will learn to set up, align, and use several different types of telescopes.
  
  • ASTR 3010 - History of Astronomy

    3
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1010 /1011 , 1020 /1021  
    Description: This course examines the historical development of the science of astronomy. Beginning with the ancient cultures and their religious associations with astronomy through the philosophies of the ancient Greeks and moving into the renaissance era with Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and finally Newton. The course concludes with the modern era and the development of modern theories in astronomy and astrophysics.
  
  • ASTR 3020 - Cosmology

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1110  or higher, ASTR 1010 /1011 , 1020 /1021  
    Description: This course examines current theories on the origin and evolution of the universe. The subjects of the course will include the Big Bang theory, cosmological inflation, dark matter, dark energy and the final fate of the universe.
  
  • ASTR 3030 - Methods and Instrumentation in Astronomy

    2
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2020 /2021  or 2120 /2121  
    Corequisite: ASTR 3031 ;
    Description: Detailed introduction to the techniques and instrumentation used in modern observational astronomy.  Includes astronomical sources, observational limits, telescopes, atmospheric effects, spectrographs, single-channel detectors and advanced solid-state detectors of all types.
  
  • ASTR 3031 - Methods and Instrumentation in Astronomy Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2020 /2021  or 2120 /2121  
    Corequisite: ASTR 3030  
    Description: Laboratory Component for ASTR 3030  covering the detailed introduction to the techniques and instrumentation used in modern observational astronomy.  Includes astronomical sources, observational limits, telescopes, atmospheric effects, spectrographs, single-channel detectors and advanced solid-state detectors of all types.
  
  • ASTR 3040 - Astrobiology

    3
    Prerequisite: A core math course. At least one course (but two is recommended) in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geology is required.
    Description: Introduction to Astrobiology. Topics include the formation of stars and planets, stellar habitable zones, properties of life, origin and evolution of life on Earth, the search for life elsewhere in the Universe, mass extinctions, extremophiles, space missions, SETI, Drake equation. Designed for non-science, liberal arts majors.
  
  • ASTR 4000 - Astrophotography

    1
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1010 /1011 , 1020 /1021  ;
    Corequisite: ASTR 4001 ;
    Description: This course will involve a significant number of night time observing hours each week. Students will learn the fundamentals of astrophotography using web cams, digital, CCD and video cameras and the techniques of image processing for scientific and esthetic value. A basic knowledge of photography, either 35mm or digital is essential for successful completion of this course.
  
  • ASTR 4001 - Astrophotography Lab

    2
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1010 /1011 , ASTR 1020 /1021 ;
    Corequisite: ASTR 4000 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for ASTR 4000  involving a significant number of night time observing hours each week. Students will learn the fundamentals of astrophotography using web cams, digital, CCD and video cameras and the techniques of image processing for scientific and esthetic value. A basic knowledge of photography, either 35mm or digital is essential for successful completion of this course.
  
  • ASTR 4010 - Astrophysics I: Introduction to Stellar Structure and Evolution

    3
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1020 /1021 , 2020 ; PHYS 2120 /2121 ; and (MATH 3120  or PHYS 3005 )
    Description: Introduces the physics of the sun and stars. Includes properties of EM radiation, stellar distances and magnitudes, radioactive transfer, the sun, the ISM and star formation, stellar evolution, stellar endpoints and variable stars.
  
  • ASTR 4020 - Astrophysics II: Galactic Structure and Cosmology

    3
    Prerequisite: ASTR 4010  
    Description: Includes galactic coordinates, galactic rotation curves, N-body concepts and the virial theorem, galactic formation and evolution, external galaxies, galaxy cluster evolution, Hubble’s law and the distance scale, large-scale structure, cosmology and the particle physics connection.
  
  • ASTR 4150 - Special Topics in Astronomy

    1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1010 /1011 , 1020 /1021  with grades of “C” or higher, and permission of instructor
    Description: Selected topics of interest in advanced astronomy. Topics to be chosen by the instructor.  May be repeated for different topics for a total of up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • ASTR 4151 - Research in Astronomy

    1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1010 , 1020  with grades of “C” or higher, and permission of instructor
    Description: Research activities in astronomy agreed on by the students and instructor which may emphasize lab techniques or data acquisition and analysis. Written and oral reports are required. May be repeated for a total of up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • ASTR 4151 - Research in Astronomy

    1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1010 /1011 , 1020 /1021  with grades of “C” or higher and permission of instructor;
    Description: Research activities in astronomy agreed on by the students and instructor which may emphasize lab techniques or data acquisition and analysis.  Written and oral reports are required. May be repeated for a total of up to 9
    credit hours.
  
  • ASTR 4950 - Independent Study in Astronomy

    1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1010 /1011 , 1020 /1021  with grades of “C” or higher, and permission of instructor
    Description: Current topics in astronomy. Topics to be chosen by student. Subject to be approved by instructor. May be repeated with permission of instructor up to a total of 9 credit hours.

Automotive Engineering Technology

  
  • AET 1310 - Automotive Engine

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1530  or ENGT 1200  or EET 1120  
    Description: Overview of motor vehicles and the engine as vehicle prime mover. Gasoline and diesel engines; turbine engines; thermodynamic cycles. Design and construction of internal combustion engine components; engine dynamics. Fuel and lubrication systems. Routine maintenance, testing, diagnosing problems, repairs and adjustments.
  
  • AET 1410 - Automotive Braking, Chassis, Suspension and Steering Systems

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1530  or ENGT 1200  or EET 1120  
    Description: Principles and function components and systems for braking, suspension, and steering. Basic dynamics of systems and components. Hydraulic, electrical, and air brake systems. Alignment and effect of alignment specifications on vehicle performance. Diagnosis and repair of braking, alignment, and other problems.
  
  • AET 1460 - Automotive Electrical and HVAC Systems

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1530  or ENGT 1200  or EET 1120  
    Description: Fundamentals of automotive electrical systems. Principles of electricity; electrical system components and schematics. Fundamentals of automotive heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Refrigerants and refrigeration cycles; major system components. Diagnosing and correcting electrical and HVAC system faults.
  
  • AET 2250 - Engine Rebuilding

    3
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval;
    Description: Principles and processes of remanufacturing automotive internal combustion engines to include problem diagnosis and identification, disassembly procedures, selection of appropriate remanufacture procedures, component remanufacture or replace, reassembly, adjustment and testing.
  
  • AET 2310 - Automotive Electronic Systems

    3
    Prerequisite: AET 1460  
    Description: Theory and application of electronic systems in automobiles. Microprocessor-based control modules, sensors, and other elements; engine, transmission, emissions, and other control applications. Electronic communication, navigation, and entertainment systems. Program diagnosis and repair of electronic systems.
  
  • AET 2550 - Computerization and Systems Monitoring

    3
    Prerequisite: AET 2310  
    Description: Theory, diagnosis and repair procedures of computerized engine components used for reduction of automobile emissions, and various electronic systems for control and data readout of specialized processes.
  
  • AET 2570 - Advanced Engine Performance, Diagnosis, and Service

    3
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval;
    Description: Diagnosis and repair techniques for automotive fuel, emission, ignition, and engine computer systems. Selection and application of appropriate diagnostic equipment.
  
  • AET 2590 - Advanced Automotive Transmissions

    3
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Description: Troubleshooting and overhaul procedures on hydraulically operated transmission and transaxles; torque convertors; fluid couplings; and computerized transmissions and transaxle system controls.
  
  • AET 2600 - Production Mechanics

    3
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Description: Line and simulated work on all phases of automobile mechanics.
  
  • AET 2630 - Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles

    3
    Prerequisite: AET 1460 , 2310 , 2550  
    Description: Introduction to Hybrid Vehicle propulsion systems. Hybrid vehicle designs, fundamentals of 3 phase permanent magnet and AC induction, motor/generator systems. Fundamentals of high voltage battery pack and energy management systems. Introduction to hybrid vehicle systems diagnosis, service, and repair.
  
  • ENGT 1010 - Introduction to Automotive Engineering and Repair Technology

    3
    Description: Overview of automobile design, performance, and repair criteria to include existing and proposed government regulations affecting design and performance. An overview of industry safety requirements and environmental concerns.
  
  • ENGT 1360 - Automotive Power Train Systems

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1530  or ENGT 1200  or EET 1120  
    Description: Principles and function of conventional automotive power train systems: clutches, manual transmissions, fluid couplings and torque converters, automatic transmissions, power transfer coupling devices, differentials, and axles. Basic dynamics of power transmission. Routine maintenance, testing, diagnosing problems, repairs and adjustments.

Aviation

  
  • AVI 1000 - Air Transportation

    3
    Course Changes: title update Spring 2019: Introduction to Aviation Science
    Description: The evolution of the aviation industry from its beginnings. Topics addressed include significant aviation events and individuals, aircraft development, fundamentals of flight, deregulation, administrative bodies, organizations and commercial companies that have influenced and/or continue to shape the domestic and international aviation industry.
  
  • AVI 1020 - Aviation Regulations

    3
    Description: Preparation for flight operations within the FAA regulatory environment and interpretation of Federal Aviation Regulations. Emphasis will be placed on aviation regulatory organizations and application of regulations pertinent to basic pilot operations to include a review.
  
  • AVI 1040 - Private Pilot Operations

    3
    Prerequisite: AVI 1020 ;
    Description: The study of aviation fundamentals as required by FAA regulations for students pursuing a Private Pilot certificate. Topics covered include aerodynamics, aircraft components and systems, weather, navigation systems and procedures, communication systems and procedures, human physiology and FAA regulations as applicable to the Private Pilot.
  
  • AVI 1060 - Flight Navigation

    3
    Pre/Corequisite AVI 1040 
    Description: The principles of dead reckoning and electronic methods of navigation as applied to flight planning and operations.
  
  • AVI 1080 - Rotor-Wing Private Pilot Lab

    3
    Prerequisite: AVI 1060 ;
    Description: This course introduces the student to solo flights. Topics covered include airport operations, communications, aircraft start-up & shutdown, hover, taxi, take-off, landing, autorotation, various ground reference maneuvers, emergencies and aeronautical decision making. Students will conduct multiple solo flights for Private Pilot certification.
  
  • AVI 1100 - Rotor-Wing Private Pilot Lab I

    2
    Pre/Corequisite AVI 1040  
    Description: Flight instructor assisted application of flight to include private pilot flight maneuvers, procedures& regulations associated with takeoff, cruise, traffic pattern operations, approach, emergencies, and cross-country operations. This
    course develops basic rotor wing flight skills necessary for the students’ solo flights.
  
  • AVI 2000 - Instrument Flight Operations

    3
    Prerequisite: AVI 1060  
    Description: Skills, knowledge and proficiency necessary to take the FAA Instrument Pilot Rating Practical Exam for rotor wing aircraft. Students will learn how to plan and execute missions under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), and employ effective decision making.
  
  • AVI 2020 - Commercial Flight Operations

    3
    Prerequisite: AVI 1080 , 2000 ;
    Description: This course will develop requisite aeronautical skills, knowledge and proficiency to the standards necessary to take the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Exam for Rotor Wing aircraft.
  
  • AVI 2040 - Commercial Flight Operations Lab 1

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 2020 ;
    Description: Students will demonstrate their navigation skills necessary for long distance flights. Multiple flights will be conducted where students must use the navigation skills learned from AVI 2000 to locate a specific coordinate and execute a flight plan to the specific coordinate.
  
  • AVI 2100 - Rotor-Wing Private Pilot Lab II

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 1100  
    Pre/Corequisite AVI 1060  
    Description: This course introduces the student to solo flights. Topics covered include airport operations, communications, aircraft start-up & shutdown, hover, taxi, take-off, landing, autorotation, various ground reference maneuvers, emergencies and aeronautical decision making. Students will conduct multiple solo flights for Private Pilot certification.
  
  • AVI 2120 - Instrument Flight Operations Lab I

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 2000  
    Description: Students demonstrate their ability to fly and navigate a rotor wing aircraft using only flight instruments. Students will learn to operate the aircraft without visual references under instrument flight rules (IFR).
  
  • AVI 2140 - Instrument Flight Operations Lab II

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 2120  
    Description: In this continuation of AVI 2120, students will improve their ability to fly and navigate a rotor wing aircraft using only flight instruments. Students will learn to operate the aircraft without visual references under instrument flight rules (IFR) in a real ATC environment.
  
  • AVI 3000 - Flight Safety Management

    3
    Description: Application of safety management to flight operations, management, and flight training. OSHA, EPA, and FAA regulations will be discussed as applied to both on ground flight preparations and in-flight operations.
  
  • AVI 3020 - Aerodynamics

    3
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2010 /2011 ;
    Description: Practical application of the laws of physics in the design and operation of aircraft. Specific topics covered include basic forces of flight, airplane and helicopter principles of operation, weight and balance, stability and control, effects of aerodynamics on high speed flight and aircraft design and testing.
  
  • AVI 3040 - Air Traffic Control

    3
    Prerequisite: AVI 1000 , 1020 ;
    Description: An overview of the Air Traffic Control System, procedures and policies used in national and international airspace.
  
  • AVI 3060 - Rotor-Wing Aircraft Design

    3
    Pre/Corequisite PHYS 2010 /2011  
    Description: This course provides a study of the design, construction, and theory of operation of basic systems common to rotary-wing aircraft.  Topics covered include power plant, flight control, fuel, hydraulic, lubrication, airframe, landing gear, instrumentation and electrical systems.
  
  • AVI 3070 - Certified Flight Instructor

    3
    Description: The study of flight instruction fundamentals as required by FAA regulations for students pursuing a Certified Flight Instructor rating. Topics covered include learning theory and styles, the teaching process, communication, instructional techniques, lesson plans, performance evaluation, aeronautical decision making, flight safety and regulations.
  
  • AVI 3080 - Aviation Meteorology

    3
    Description: A study of atmospheric conditions and their related effects on aeronautical operations. Topics covered include basic meteorological principles/physics, atmospheric properties, weather developmental patterns and associated aviation hazards including thunderstorms, wind shear, turbulence, icing and low visibility, weather observation and forecasting resources, and understanding weather information.
  
  • AVI 3090 - Prime Mover Technologies

    3
    Pre/Corequisite AVI 3060  
    Description: A study of Prime Movers used as the power plant in rotor wing aircraft.  Engineering and design of reciprocating, and turbine engines, to include advantages and limitations of both reciprocating and turbine designs, and the application of multiple power plants to a single aircraft.
  
  • AVI 3100 - Commercial Flight Operations Lab I

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 2140  
    Pre/Corequisite AVI 2020  
    Description: Students will demonstrate their navigation skills necessary for long distance flights. Multiple flights will be conducted where students must use the navigation skills learned from AVI 1060 to locate a specific coordinate and
    execute a flight plan to the specific coordinate.
  
  • AVI 3120 - Commercial Flight Operations Lab II

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 3100  
    Description: Students will demonstrate their navigation skills necessary for long distance flights. Multiple flights will be conducted where students must use the navigation skills learned from AVI 1060 to locate a specific coordinate and execute a flight plan to the specific coordinate.
  
  • AVI 3140 - Certified Flight Instructor Lab I

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 3070  
    Description: The student will act as a flight instructor where a CFI is onboard as a student. Students will be required to demonstrate their ability to teach rotor wing aircraft preparation for flight, lift-off procedures, hovering, turns, autorotation, and landing.
  
  • AVI 4000 - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument

    3
    Prerequisite: AVI 3070  
    Description: Develop skills, knowledge and proficiency necessary to take the FAA Certificated Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Practical Exam for helicopter.  Students will learn how to develop and execute a lesson plan, perform and
    instruct all maneuvers required of an Instrument Rated Pilot, identify and correct student errors, and employ effective decision making.
  
  • AVI 4020 - Night Vision Systems

    3
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2010 /2011 , 2020 /2021 ;
    Description: A comprehensive review of processes and devices used for night vision during flight operations. Available technologies and devices will be discussed as well as limitations and delimitations associated with their use.
  
  • AVI 4040 - Mountain Flight Operations

    3
    Prerequisite: AVI 3080  
    Pre/Corequisite AVI 3000  
    Description: Students will learn proper techniques for safe mountain flying operations. Wind shear, thermal variations, up-drafts, down-drafts, horizontal forces, and specific safety procedures will be discussed.
  
  • AVI 4100 - Certified Flight Instructor Lab II

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 3140  
    Description: Continuation of AVI 3140 where the student demonstrates the ability to teach advanced flight operations and maneuvers.
  
  • AVI 4120 - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Lab

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 4100  
    Description: CFIs demonstrate their ability to instruct on instrument flight in a rotor-wing aircraft. Both night and day flights will be used for evaluation of the CFI’s ability to teach instrument flight.
  
  • AVI 4200 - Aviation Capstone

    3
    Prerequisite: Completion of all courses numbered AVI 1000 through AVI 4120
    Description: The culmination of knowledge learned through the aviation program is used to conduct simulated and real world projects where students are involved in design, analysis, application, problem solving, and decision making processes applicable to the rotor-wing aviation industry.

Biology

  
  • BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Biology

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Developmental reading and writing with a “C” or better
    Corequisite: BIOL 1011 ;
    Description: A course for non-science majors. Topics covered include scientific methodology, the nature of living organisms, cell structure and function, cell chemistry and division, nature of heredity and gene action, the theory of evolution and principles of ecology. BIOL 1010 will not serve as a prerequisite of upper level biology courses.
  
  • BIOL 1011 - Introduction to Biology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: Developmental reading and writing or ACT score 19 or better
    Corequisite: BIOL 1010 ;
    Description: Laboratory course for non-science majors. Topics covered include scientific methodology, the nature of living organisms, cell structure and function, cell chemistry and division, nature of heredity and gene action, the theory of evolution and principles of ecology. BIOL 1010 will not serve as a prerequisite of upper level biology courses.
  
  • BIOL 1020 - Diversity of Life

    3
    Prerequisite: Developmental reading and writing or ACT score 19 or better
    Corequisite: BIOL 1021 ;
    Description: A course for non-science majors. The course reviews basic scientific methodology and surveys the kingdoms of life with particular attention to the evolution and ecology of these forms. The portion of the course involving vertebrate animals will include discussions of selected human systems. BIOL 1020 will not serve as a prerequisite of upper level biology courses.
  
  • BIOL 1021 - Diversity of Life Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: Developmental reading and writing or ACT score 19 or better

     
    Corequisite: BIOL 1020 
    Description: Laboratory course for non-science majors, which reviews basic scientific methodology and surveys the kingdoms of life with particular attention to the evolution and ecology of these forms. The portion of the course involving vertebrate animals will include discussions of selected human systems. BIOL 1020 will not serve as a prerequisite of upper level biology courses.

  
  • BIOL 1040 - Human Biology

    3
    Prerequisite: Developmental reading and writing or ACT score 19 or higher
    Corequisite: BIOL 1041 ;
    Description: A course for non-science majors. A survey of human structure, function, evolution, and ecology. Topics covered include scientific methodology, biological chemistry, cells, tissues, organ systems, genetics and human development, evolution and ecology. BIOL 1040 will not serve as a prerequisite of upper level biology courses.
  
  • BIOL 1041 - Human Biology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: Completion of developmental reading and writing with a “C” or higher
    Corequisite: BIOL 1040 ;
    Description: Laboratory course for non-science majors, which is a survey of human structure, function, evolution, and ecology. Topics covered include scientific methodology, biological chemistry, cells, tissues, organ systems, genetics and human development, evolution and ecology. BIOL 1040 will not serve as a prerequisite of upper level biology courses.
  
  • BIOL 1110 - General Biology I

    3
    Prerequisite: Developmental or enhanced reading, writing and math with a “C” or higher.
    Corequisite: BIOL 1111 ;
    Description: A principles course for students majoring or minoring in biology or other sciences. Topics include scientific methodology, an overview of the physiological processes of living organisms including metabolism and energy transfer, concepts of inheritance and the nature of genes, and foundational concepts of evolution and ecology. A brief overview of the kingdoms of life and the rudiments of classification will be presented.
  
  • BIOL 1111 - General Biology I lab

    1
    Prerequisite: Developmental or enhanced reading, writing and math with a “C” or higher or ACT score of 19 or higher
    Corequisite: BIOL 1110 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for a principles course for students majoring or minoring in biology or other sciences. Topics include scientific methodology, an overview of the physiological processes of living organisms including metabolism and energy transfer, concepts of inheritance and the nature of genes, and foundational concepts of evolution and ecology. A brief overview of the kingdoms of life and the rudiments of classification will be presented.
  
  • BIOL 1120 - General Biology II

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisite: BIOL 1121 ;
    Description: Continuation of Principles of Biology I (BIOL 1110).  Topics include an overview of the evolutionary history of biological diversity and an introduction to plant and animal form and function including and an overview of plant, animal, protist, and fungus diversity.
  
  • BIOL 1121 - General Biology II Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 1120 ;
    Description: Laboratory component that is a continuation of BIOL 1111. Topics include an overview of the evolutionary history of biological diversity and an introduction to plant and animal form and function including an overview of plant, animal, protist, and fungus diversity.
  
  • BIOL 1234 - Honors Seminar in Biology

    1
    Prerequisite: Admission to University Honors Program or permission of instructor
    Description: This honors course introduces students to topics of current research in Biology.
  
  • BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    3
    Prerequisite:  Must have completed developmental or enhanced reading, writing and math with a C or higher
    Corequisite: BIOL 2011 ;
    Description: Designed for students in health and human performance, psychology, nursing, and allied health programs.  Structure and function of the human body with emphasis on cellular structure and function, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems will be discussed.
  
  • BIOL 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

    1
    Prerequisite:  Must have completed developmental or enhanced reading, writing and math or acceptable ACT scores;
    Corequisite: BIOL 2010 ;
    Description: Laboratory Component designed for students in health and human performance, psychology, nursing, and allied health programs.  Structure and function of the human body with emphasis on cellular structure and function, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems will be discussed.
  
  • BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 /2011  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 2021 ;
    Description: Continuation of BIOL 2010.  Treats the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems, water and electrolyte balance, human reproduction, growth, and development, and human genetics.
  
  • BIOL 2021 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 /2011   with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 2020 ;
    Description: Laboratory component that is a continuation of BIOL 2011. Treats the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems, water and electrolyte balance, human reproduction, growth, and development, and human genetics.
  
  • BIOL 2300 - Principles of Microbiology

    3
    Prerequisite: Eight hours of biology with a grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 2301 ;
    Description: An introductory study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoan with particular emphasis on their relationship to infection and disease.  Asepsis, immunity, sterilization, and special problems related to patients and hospitals.  Completion of BIOL 2300 does not substitute for BIOL 3050 for a Biology major or minor.
  
  • BIOL 2301 - Principles of Microbiology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: Eight hours of biology with a grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 2300 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on the introductory study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoan with particular emphasis on their relationship to infection and disease.  Asepsis, immunity, sterilization, and special problems related to patients and hospitals.  Completion of BIOL 2300 does not substitute for BIOL 3051 for a Biology major or minor
  
  • BIOL 2400 - Sustaining Biodiversity

    4
    Description: This course is an honors/service learning course that focuses on the relationship between sustainability and biodiversity, provides students an understanding of the interdisciplinary studies necessary for a sustainable biological future, and provides students a general science course that affords students an opportunity to relate their academic interests  to science.
  
  • BIOL 3000 - Biological Methods

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Description: Introduction to methods for conducting and interpreting biological research. Specific topics include:  the scientific method; critical thinking; logic of hypothesis testing; basic experimental design; basic statistical methods; interpretation of primary scientific literature; acquisition, analysis, and presentation of scientific data.
  
  • BIOL 3050 - General Microbiology

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 3051 ;
    Description: Overview of the microbial world including a survey of the structure, functioning, and diversity of microorganisms.  Introduction to the fundamental concepts of microbial physiology, molecular biology, metabolism, ecology, pathogenesis and immunology.
  
  • BIOL 3051 - General Microbiology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 3050 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on the overview of the microbial world including a survey of the structure, functioning, and diversity of microorganisms.  Introduction to the fundamental concepts of microbial physiology, molecular biology, metabolism, ecology, pathogenesis and immunology.
  
  • BIOL 3060 - Zoological Diversity

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  or 2020 /2021  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Description: A comparative study of the taxonomy, functional morphology, development, ecology, and evolution of representative animals.
  
  • BIOL 3061 - Zoological Diversity Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  or 2020 /2021  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 3060 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for a comparative study of the taxonomy, functional morphology, development, ecology, and evolution of representative animals.
  
  • BIOL 3070 - Botanical Diversity

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 3071 ;
    Description: A survey of algae, plants, and fungi, including comparative studies of structure, reproduction, evolution, ecology, and economic importance.
  
  • BIOL 3071 - Botanical Diversity Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 3070 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on a survey of algae, plants, and fungi, including comparative studies of structure, reproduction, evolution, ecology, and economic importance.
  
  • BIOL 3130 - Genetics

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111  or 2020 /2021  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisite: BIOL 3131 ;
    Description: Consideration of the principles underlying inheritance in plants and animals.  Application of these principles to population dynamics.  Concepts are taught through problems based on experimental data.
  
  • BIOL 3131 - Genetics Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111  or 2020 /2021  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 3130 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on the consideration of the principles underlying inheritance in plants and animals.  Application of these principles to population dynamics.  Concepts are taught through problems based on experimental data.
  
  • BIOL 3200 - Women and Science

    3
    Prerequisite: Eight hours of natural science with grades of “C” or better
    Description: This course is an interdisciplinary survey of women in science. Contributions of women scientists to the natural sciences will be studied; and using this historical context, students will consider broad social questions such as: Do barriers still exist for women/girls in science? How do cultural biases impact the objectivity of scientific studies?
  
  • BIOL 3330 - Principles of Evolution

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111   with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
    Corequisite: BIOL 3331 ;
    Description: Designed to impart an understanding of the core concepts in modern evolutionary theory, and an appreciation of the central position that theory holds as a theme unifying all sub-disciplines of biology.
  
  • BIOL 3331 - Principles of Evolution Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111   with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
    Corequisite: BIOL 3330 ;
    Description: Laboratory component designed to impart an understanding of the core concepts in modern evolutionary theory, and an appreciation of the central position that theory holds as a theme unifying all sub-disciplines of biology.
  
  • BIOL 3730 - Medical Microbiology

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  or 2020 /2021  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 3731 ;
    Description: Knowledge and interpretation which will enable the student to become proficient in isolating and identifying human pathogens.  Bacterial isolation and morphology will be stressed.
  
  • BIOL 3731 - Medical Microbiology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  or 2020 /2021  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 3730 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on knowledge and interpretation which will enable the student to become proficient in isolating and identifying human pathogens.  Bacterial isolation and morphology will be stressed.
 

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