Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Art

  
  • ART 3940 - Form and Idea

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 1340 , 1350 , 1045 ;
    Description: Concentrated study for all media integrating intent through material processes.  Study towards the development of independent work through research, linked thematic projects, critique, and written statements of intent,  May be repeated for a total of six hours in a subsequent semester.
  
  • ART 4040 - Painting III

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 3440  
    Description: Advanced studio experiences for painters, exploring content, techniques, and mediums employed by contemporary artists. Studies in professional portfolio development for painters, and technical preparations and display of works on panel and canvas.
  
  • ART 4050 - Ceramics III

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 3650  or permission of instructor
    Description: Advanced study in conceptual development with clay, glaze formulation, and experimentation of material to expand a personal, artistic voice. Individual research on contemporary ceramic art, design, glaze, and surface development is included.

     

  
  • ART 4070 - Sculpture III

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 2070  
    Description: This course will focus on critical thinking, creative problem solving, and development of a personal visual vocabulary. Students will research contemporary issues in sculpture and use those ideas in the development of their personal work.
  
  • ART 4080 - Illustration II

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 3080  
    Description: Focus on the development of a personal technique, style, posture and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on images that concentrate on book and editorial illustration.
  
  • ART 4085 - Illustration III

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 4080  
    Description: Advanced studio experience for illustrators. Topics will include the relationship of image to text, narrative development, and self-directed imagery.
  
  • ART 4090 - Problems in Art

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: A continuation of work in a specific media under the direction of an instructor in a scheduled class. May be repeated for a second three hours but may not be enrolled in for six hours concurrently.
  
  • ART 4120 - Graphic Design II

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 2320 , 2520 ;
    Description: Intermediate study and skill development in the visual elements and media used in layout and design development for comprehensives.
  
  • ART 4125 - Graphic Design III

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 2520 , 4120  
    Description: Advanced study and skill development in the visual elements and media used in layout and design development for comprehensives.
  
  • ART 4130 - Design Center

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 2520 , 4120  
    Description: This advanced graphic design course provides students with an opportunity to work with clients in the non-profit sector on all aspects of visual communication projects.  As in the design industry, students will have the opportunity to use their technical and conceptual skills within a team format.
  
  • ART 4150 - Senior Thesis I

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite:  Must earn a passing test score at the Portfolio Review.

     
    Description: A lecture/lab course focused on creating and critiquing a substantial body of work (i.e., thesis) for students’ senior exhibitions or final portfolios. Students will select faculty mentors to oversee their studio work. This course may not be taken simultaneously with ART 4160 .

  
  • ART 4155 - Design Portfolio

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 3370 , ART 4120 , and must earn a passing test score at the Portfolio Review.

     

     
    Description: Design Portfolio provides one half of the capstone experience that is specific to the discipline of graphic design including the development and application of a professional portfolio. Cannot be enrolled concurrently with ART 4165.

  
  • ART 4160 - Senior Thesis II

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 4150  and test score
    Description: A capstone course for BFA Majors that focuses on the business of art by directing students to define their professional goals, discuss career options, and develop a professional portfolio. Students continue independent work with their faculty mentors. Students will present a final exhibition of work that is representative of their course of study.
  
  • ART 4165 - Design Showcase

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 3370  , ART 4120  , and must earn a passing test score at the Portfolio Review.

     

     
    Description: Design Showcase provides one half of the capstone experience that is specific to graphic design including a semester-long, independent, design research project. Cannot be concurrently enrolled with ART 4155.

  
  • ART 4170 - Digital Media III

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 1350 ,1070, 1050  
    Description: Students will be introduced to the workflow of animation, scripting to screen, in a digital environment.
  
  • ART 4190 - Photography III

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 2080  or 2090 ;
    Description: Historical and alternative photographic processes are integrated with digital technology. Large format cameras are introduced and conceptual development is emphasized.
  
  • ART 4200 - Art History Thesis

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Student must be a senior (have completed 90 credit hours)
    Description: This capstone research class is designed as a culmination of art historical study that is an applied demonstration of what the student has learned. Students will produce a major research project under the supervision of a mentor.
  
  • ART 4370 - Web Design II

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ART 3410  and ART 3420   
    Description: Continued exploration of animation theory and practice. Students will employ different styles and media of the discipline.
  
  • ART 4415 - Animation IV

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours
    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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 3
    Corequisite: ASTR 1021  
    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

    Credit Hours 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 3010 - History of Astronomy

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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 - Observational Methods

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: MATH 1710  or higher and ASTR 1020 /1021  
    Corequisite: ASTR 3031 ;
    Description: Detailed introduction to the investigation methods used in modern observational astronomy. Includes astronomical sources, observational limits, atmospheric effects, use of telescopes and instruments, especially
    spectrographs and solid-state detectors. The lab portion will involve a significant number of nighttime 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. They will make observations and collect CCD images to extract science data.
  
  • ASTR 3031 - Observational Methods Lab

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: MATH 1710  or higher; and ASTR 1020 /1021  
    Corequisite: ASTR 3030  
    Description: Detailed introduction to the investigation methods used in modern observational astronomy. Includes astronomical sources, observational limits, atmospheric effects, use of telescopes and instruments, especially spectrographs and solidstate detectors. The lab portion will involve a significant number of nighttime 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. They will make observations and collect and reduce CCD images to extract science data.

     

  
  • ASTR 3040 - Astrobiology

    Credit Hours 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 3500 - Astrophotography

    Credit Hours 1
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1010 /1011 , 1020 /1021  
    Corequisite: ASTR 3501  
    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 3501 - Astrophotography Lab

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1010 /1011 , ASTR 1020 /1021  
    Corequisite: ASTR 3500  
    Description: Laboratory component for ASTR 3500  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

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ASTR 1020 /1021 , PHYS 2120 /2121 ; and (MATH 3120  or ENGR 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: 6 hours of upper-level ASTR, PHYS, and/or ENGR 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

    Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: 6 hours of upper-level ASTR, PHYS, and/or ENGR 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

    Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: 6 hours of upper-level ASTR, PHYS, and/or ENGR 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 2250 - Engine Rebuilding

    Credit Hours 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 2600 - Production Mechanics

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

    Credit Hours 3
    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

    Credit Hours 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 1310 - Automotive Engine

    Credit Hours 3
    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.
  
  • ENGT 1360 - Automotive Power Train Systems

    Credit Hours 3
    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.
  
  • ENGT 1410 - Automotive Braking, Chassis, Suspension and Steering Systems

    Credit Hours 3
    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.
  
  • ENGT 1460 - Automotive Electrical and HVAC Systems

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite:   
    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.
  
  • ENGT 2310 - Automotive Electronic Systems

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 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.
  
  • ENGT 2550 - Computerization and Systems Monitoring

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 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.
  
  • ENGT 2570 - Advanced Engine Performance, Diagnosis, and Service

    Credit Hours 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.
  
  • ENGT 2590 - Advanced Automotive Transmissions

    Credit Hours 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.

Aviation

  
  • AVI 1000 - Introduction to Aviation Science

    Credit Hours 3
    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 1010 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Procedures and Regulations

    Credit Hours 2
    Description: This course will equip students with knowledge about the regulations and procedures governing the safe and legal operation of small unmanned aircraft systems. The scope of this course coincides with the knowledge areas in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 Airman Knowledge Exam for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating. The course is intended to prepare those who wish to become commercial sUAS pilots for the knowledge test.
  
  • AVI 1020 - Aviation Regulations

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 3
    Pre/Corequisite 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

    Credit Hours 3
    Pre/Corequisite AVI 1040 
    Description: The principles of dead reckoning and electronic methods of navigation asbapplied to flight planning and operations.
  
  • AVI 1100 - Rotor-Wing Private Pilot Lab I

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: AVI 1040  
    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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: AVI 1060 , 2100  
    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 2100 - Rotor-Wing Private Pilot Lab II

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: AVI 3120  
    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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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 1

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: AVI 3090  
    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

    Credit Hours 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 3160 - Certified Flight Instructor II

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: AVI 3140  
    Description: Continuation of AVI 3140 where the student demonstrates the ability to teach advanced flight operations and maneuvers.
  
  • AVI 4000 - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: AVI 3070  
    Description: Develop skills, knowledge and proficiency necessary to take the FAA 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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 1006 - Introduction to Pharmacology

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: This course will introduce the student to the study of drugs and overview drug classes.  The use, mechanism of action, and side effects of select commonly used medications will be discussed.
  
  • 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Must have a test score of 4 in reading, writing, and math or complete all deficiencies. 
    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

    Credit Hours 1
    Prerequisite: Must have a test score of 4 in reading, writing, and math or complete all deficiencies. 
    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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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

    Credit Hours 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.
 

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