Apr 18, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 4710 - Introductory Real Analysis

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 2110 , MATH 3010 
    Functions, cardinality, real numbers, sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, infinite series, sequences, and series of functions.
  
  • MATH 4810 - Senior Seminar

    1
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of Department Chair
    The threads that link concepts found in undergraduate mathematics will be discussed. The transition from student to career will be addressed. The library and other resources will be utilized to encourage a continuing development of mathematical thought.
  
  • MATH 4900 - Special Problems

    3
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Selected mathematical topics of general interest.
  
  • MATH 4910 - Topics in Mathematics

    1
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Workshops of short duration, organized around topics of current interest.
  
  • MATH 4920 - Topics in Mathematics

    1
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Workshops of short duration, organized around topics of current interest.
  
  • MATH 4930 - Topics in Mathematics

    1
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Workshops of short duration, organized around topics of current interest.
  
  • STAT 3250 - Statistical Methods

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1910  or equivalent
    An introduction to sampling and design methods, descriptive statistics, basic probability and probability distributions, parametric and non-parametric estimation and hypothesis tests, tests for goodness-of-fit and independence, utilization of statistical software.
  
  • STAT 3260 - Regression Analysis

    3
    Prerequisite: STAT 3250 
    Analysis of variance and multiple comparisons, elementary regression models, multiple regression and the general linear model, logistic regression.
  
  • STAT 4120 - Regression Analysis

    3
    Prerequisite: STAT 3250 
    Analysis of variance and multiple comparisons, elementary regression models, multiple regression and the general linear model, logistic regression.
  
  • STAT 4130 - Experimental Design

    3
    Prerequisite: STAT 4120 
    Design concepts for experiments and studies: ANOVA for standard designs; analysis of covariance and other experimental designs.
  
  • STAT 4240 - Probability

    3
    Cross Listed MATH 4240 
    Prerequisite: MATH 1920 
    A mathematical introduction to probability; sample spaces; probability functions; counting techniques; conditional probability; independence, total probability and Baye’s rule; discrete and continuous random variables; expectation, median, variance; joint and conditional distributions; moment generating functions; laws of large numbers and the central limit theorem.
  
  • STAT 4250 - Mathematical Statistics

    3
    Prerequisite: STAT 4240  or MATH 4240 
    A mathematical treatment of statistics including;: properties of estimators; maximum likelihood estimation; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; analysis of categorical data; non-parametric statistics.
  
  • STAT 4260 - Stochastic Processes

    3
    Cross Listed MATH 4260 
    Prerequisite: STAT 4240  or MATH 4240 
    An introduction to stochastic processes and their applications: Poisson and compound Poisson processes; discrete and continuous time Markov chains; renewal theory; random walks and Brownian motion.
  
  • STAT 4270 - Nonparametric Statistics

    3
    Prerequisite: STAT 3250  and (STAT 4240  or MATH 4240 )
    Distribution free techniques for estimation of parameters and comparison of populations.

Medical Technology

  
  • MTEC 3910/3911 - Fundamentals of Hematology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2020/2021  and permission of instructor Corequisite: BIOL 3911
    Study of formed elements of the blood and the mechanism of coagulation, with an emphasis on normal development and routine evaluation of blood samples together with development of basic laboratory skills. The use of statistics in the analysis and interpretation of laboratory data is introduced.
  
  • MTEC 3940/3941 - Fundamentals of Clinical Analysis (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121  and permission of instructor; Corequisite: MTEC 3941
    Introduction to clinical analysis including specimen collection, processing, testing and statistical analysis.  Students will gain a foundation in the correlation of clinically significant analyses to disease states.  Quality control, the basic metabolic panel, and select concepts in urinalysis will also be introduced.

     
  
  • MTEC 4090 - Clinical Hematology

    4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor
    Practical experience in fundamental techniques in the clinical hematology section at an affiliated hospital laboratory. Additional practical experience with equipment maintenance, reporting and correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case studies and special procedures.
  
  • MTEC 4290 - Clinical Microbiology

    4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor
    Practical experience in the routine isolation and identification of medically significant bacteria, fungi, and parasites using approved methods in the clinical bacteriology/mycology/parasitology section of an affiliated hospital laboratory. Additional practical experience with equipment maintenance, reporting and correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case studies, and special procedures.
  
  • MTEC 4390 - Clinical Immunohematology Serology

    4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor
    Practical experience in the current methods of blood grouping, typing, fetal screening, transfusion therapy, and serology testing in the clinical immunohematology/serology section of an affiliated hospital laboratory. Additional practical experience with equipment maintenance, reporting and correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case studies, and special procedures.
  
  • MTEC 4490 - Clinical Chemistry Urinalysis

    4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor
    Practical experience in fundamental techniques in the routine clinical chemistry/urinalysis section at an affiliated hospital laboratory. Additional practical experience with equipment maintenance, reporting and correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case studies, and special procedures.
  
  • MTEC 4500 - Research

    2-4
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and minimum cumulative GPA 2.5
    This course is offered for those who desire to pursue a special study of some medical/biological problem beyond what is possible in regular courses. The student is expected to select and plan a research problem and pursue it to some state of completion.
  
  • MTEC 4730/4731 - Diagnostic Microbiology I (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of the MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor Corequisite: MTEC 4731
    Advanced study of the bacterial agents which cause human disease. The processing and handling of clinical specimens with emphasis on state of the art isolation an identification of pathogenic bacteria is included. The theory and laboratory practice in clinical serology used in diagnosis of infectious disease is also emphasized. (Including ASO, CRP, RPR, ELISA, and IF)
  
  • MTEC 4750 - Management, Research, Education Seminar

    3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor
    Present educational terminology and techniques applied in the clinical laboratory workplace; present concepts of research design and practice and methods of evaluating clinical laboratory research; present organizational, cost control, and management methods for laboratory operations; and introduce local, state, and federal regulations applicable to the clinical laboratory.
  
  • MTEC 4900 - Clinical Phlebotomy

    1
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor
    Practical experience in fundamental techniques in the routine clinical phlebotomy section at an affiliated hospital laboratory. Additional practical experience with universal safety precautions, specimen collection, specimen processing, and specimen accessioning.
  
  • MTEC 4910/4911 - Hematology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of the MTEC program or permission of program director Corequisite: MTEC 4911
    The study of human blood with emphasis on anemia, leukemia, special stains and tests, enzyme deficiencies, cellular and humoral immunity, autoimmune disorders, genetic abnormalities, vascular and biochemical coagulation and associated disorders. Discussion of physical and cellular aspects of body fluids, microscopic examination, specimen collection, and handling of transudates, exudates, and other body fluids.
  
  • MTEC 4920 - Molecular Diagnostics

    3
    Instruction on nucleic acid biochemistry and techniques used in molecular diagnostics with emphasis on the application and interpretation of molecular based diagnostics tests.
  
  • MTEC 4930 - Board of Certification Review

    3
    Pre/Corequisite: MTEC 4290 
  
  • MTEC 4940/4941 - Clinical Analysis I (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of the MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor Corequisite: MTEC 4941
    Chemical, physical, and microscopic examination of urine and other body fluids.  Inborn errors of metabolism and renal function, disease, and diagnostic testing will also be examined.  Clinical laboratory testing, automation, quality control, clinical significance, and correlation of results with pathological states will be emphasized.
  
  • MTEC 4950/4951 - Immunohematology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of the MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor Corequisite: MTEC 4951
    The immunological aspects of erythrocytes and other cells in the context of blood grouping systems, donor selection, specimen collection, processing, component preparation, compatibility testing, and transfusions. HLA systems, adverse reactions, and data management are covered.
  
  • MTEC 4970/4971 - Clinical Analysis II (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of the MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor Corequisite: MTEC 4971
    The study of chemical analyses of importance to human pathology.  Endocrinology, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, lipoprotein analysis, carbohydrates, enzymes, electrolytes, hemoglobin metabolism, tumor markers, immunochemical methods, and molecular diagnostics will be discussed.  Clinical laboratory testing, significance, and correlation of results with pathological states will be emphasized.
  
  • MTEC 4980/4981 - Diagnostic Microbiology II (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year (clinical phase) of the MTEC program or permission of program director or permission of instructor Corequisite: MTEC 4981
    Introduction of the fundamental techniques used in the isolation, identification, and recovery of medically important mycobacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Emphasis is also placed on the host/microbial interaction and response. The theory and laboratory practice in clinical serology (of the above organisms) used in the diagnosis of infectious disease is also covered.

Military Science and Leadership

  
  
  
  • MSL 201L - Leadership and MGT Skills Lab

    0
    See MSL 2010 
  
  
  
  
  • MSL 304L - Leadership Development and Assessment Course Lab

    0
    Corequisite: MSL 3040 
    See MSL 3040 
  
  • MSL 401L - Advanced Military Skills and Knowledge I Lab

    0
    Corequisite: MSL 4010 
    See MSL 4010 
  
  • MSL 402L - Advanced Military Skills and Knowledge II Lab

    0
    Corequisite: MSL 4020 
    See MSL 4020 
  
  
  
  • MSL 1000 - The Army Physical Fitness Program

    1
    Physical Education activity course open to all University students Enables students to develop an understanding of the “total fitness” concept in order to live a more healthy and meaningful life. Increases physical awareness and personal fitness level measured through strength, muscle endurance, and cardio respiratory endurance.
  
  • MSL 1001 - Summer Fitness Training

    1
    Prerequisite: MSL 3010 , 3020 
    Description: Preparation for required summer training of all cadets seeking an Army officer commission.  Training focuses on physical fitness in preparation to take the Army Physical Fitness Test at the Leadership Development and Assessment Course.
  
  • MSL 1010 - Leadership and Management Skills I

    2
    Corequisite: MSL 101L 
    Time management, organizational and planning skills; and the recognition, understanding, and development of leadership abilities for the undergraduate. Introduction to the military including rappelling, history and traditions of the Armed Forces, contemporary issues facing today’s Army, and introduction to Army weapons.
  
  • MSL 1020 - Leadership and Management Skills II

    2
    Corequisite: MSL 102L 
    Basic military skills and knowledge to include: leadership, drill and ceremonies, rappelling and mountaineering, introduction to the role, organization, and branches of the U.S. Army; introduction to first aid measures, and introduction to military decision-making process.
  
  • MSL 2010 - Intro to Tactical Skills I

    2
    Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory (2) Prerequisites: permission of instructor Basic military skills and knowledge to include rifle marksmanship, firing the M- 16 rifle; instruction on the principles of leadership; and customs and traditions of the
  
  • MSL 2020 - Introduction to Tactical Skills

    2
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Corequisite: MSL 202L 
    Introduction to basic tactical skills such as map reading, land navigation, and orienteering. Topics covered include basic first aid, tactical communications, introduction to tactics, and leadership.
  
  • MSL 2030 - Leaders Training Course

    3
    Required for non-veterans entering their Junior year in the fall term. Consists of 28 days (224 hours) of instruction on the principles of leadership, teamwork, drill and ceremonies, tactics, a familiarization with the basic units in the Army; practical application of the principles of patrolling, physical training, weapons familiarization and marksmanship. Qualified students may be awarded a two-year scholarship, undergraduate or graduate level.
  
  • MSL 3010 - Tactical Leadership I

    3
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , 1020 , 2010  or 2030  Corequisite: MSL 301L 
    Principles and skills to include: advanced map reading, land navigation, and leadership. Topics include branches of the Army first aid, hygiene, radio and communication procedures. Introduction to small unit tactics. Physical fitness is highly emphasized. Designed to prepare the student for advanced camp and future service as an officer.
  
  • MSL 3020 - Tactical Leadership II

    3
    Prerequisite: MSL 3010  Corequisite: MSL 302L 
    Advanced small unit tactics to include basic principles of patrolling. A study of command and staff functions, light infantry organization, weapons, principles of war, troop leading procedures, and combat orders. An analysis of leadership techniques and successful combat leadership. Physical fitness is highly emphasized. Designed to prepare the student for advanced camp and future service as an officer.
  
  • MSL 3040 - Leadership Development and Assessment Course

    4
    Prerequisite: MSL 3010 , 3020 
    Commissioning requirements for all cadets. Consisting of five weeks (264 hours) of summer training instruction on the advanced techniques of leadership in small units; exercises in garrison, and tactical operations in the field; physical training and conditioning; weapons qualifications; orientation on combat arms team operations.
  
  • MSL 3050 - Military Leadership Internship

    3
    Prerequisite: MSL 3010 , 3020 
    The internship consists of observation and participation in serving and leading in an active duty Army unit. The student will do all unit training while serving as an Army officer candidate for 240-300 contact hours in the field. This blends classroom theory and practical work experience.
  
  • MSL 4010 - Advanced Military Skills and Knowledge I

    3
    Prerequisite: MSL 3020  Corequisite: MSL 401L 
    Leadership and management instruction designed to prepare the student for commissioning, the officer basic course, and first assignment. Course includes preparation of accession packets, Army writing style; preparation of after-action reports; briefings, plans and orders; preparation and conduct of meetings; and the Army personnel, intelligence, training, and logistics systems. Physical fitness is highly emphasized.
  
  • MSL 4020 - Advanced Military Skills and Knowledge II

    3
    Prerequisite: MSL 4010  Corequisite: MSL 402L 
    Leadership and management instruction designed to prepare the student for commissioning, the officer basic course, and first assignment. Course includes military law and justice, role of the noncommissioned officer, customs and traditions of the service, and fundamentals of the military profession (leadership and ethics). Physical fitness is highly emphasized.
  
  • MSL 4030 - Military Leadership Seminar I

    3
    Description: Study of U.S. “small wars” from the Barbary Pirates through our current war.  Shows the impact of these conflicts on our nation and our military, highlighting we have often fought this type of conflict in our history.  Topics include domestic debate, force projection, population protection, doctrinal insights, and lessons learned.
  
  • MSL 4040 - Military Leadership Seminar II

    3
    Overview of U.S. undeclared wars from the American Revolution through the current Global War on Terror (GWOT).  Shows the impact of these conflicts on our military force structure, military funding, training, and doctrine, and image of our military both at home and abroad.

Music, Applied Music, and Individual Music Instruction

  
  • MUS 303X - Special Topics

    3
    Course investigates a topic of a narrower scope than other music course as designed by instructor.  Subject may be a specific type of music, repertory, era, area study, composer, technique, etc.
  
  • MUS 1030 - Music Appreciation

    3
    An introductory course designed to help create an awareness of the contribution which music can make toward the enrichment of living.
  
  • MUS 1040 - Introduction to Music Theory

    3
    Basic fundamentals of music theory for students who need preparation for MUS 1110/1120 (Music Theory I). The basics of notation, scales, meters, intervals and chords will be emphasized. This class will be required for students unable to pass the diagnostic exam for Music Theory I.
  
  • MUS 1050 - Introduction to Music Theory

    3
    Basic fundamentals of music theory for students who need preparation for MUS 1110/1120 (Music Theory I). The basics of notation, scales, meters, intervals and chords will be emphasized. This class will be required for students unable to pass the diagnostic exam for Music Theory I.
  
  • MUS 1060 - Recital Attendance

    0
    Description: Full-time Music majors (except music education majors) are required to attend 15 approved recitals and concerts each semester for eight semesters.  Grading on a pass/fail basis.  Music education majors need only seven semesters.
  
  • MUS 1100 - Piano-Individual Instruction

    1-3
    Individual instruction.
  
  • MUS 1109 - Piano-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1110 - Harp–Individual Instruction

    1-2
    Prerequisite: For music majors only or permission of the chair
    Individual Instruction.
  
  • MUS 1150 - Organ-Individual Instruction

    1-3
    Individual instruction.
  
  • MUS 1159 - Organ-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1160 - Class Piano I

    1
    Group instruction for music majors. The course develops basic reading and keyboard technique. Students work toward completion of the scale, harmonization, and repertoire portions of the piano proficiency exam.
  
  • MUS 1169 - Piano for Adult Beginners

    1
    Piano for the adult beginner covers notation and rhythm reading. Students will be able to play simple melodies with primary chords in one semester. This course requires daily practice.
  
  • MUS 1170 - Class Piano I

    1
    Group instruction for music majors. The course develops basic reading and keyboard technique. Students work toward completion of the scale, harmonization, and repertoire portions of the piano proficiency exam.
  
  • MUS 1180 - Theory I

    3
    Development of reading and hearing skills; study of notations, scales, meters, intervals and chords; beginning study of melody and harmony. Course MUS 1180 and MUS 1190  must be taken sequentially.
  
  • MUS 1185 - Aural Skills I

    1
    Students will cover basic ear training and sight singing, interval and chord identification, and melodic dictation. This course must be taken before MUS 1195 .
  
  • MUS 1190 - Music Theory II

    3
    Prerequisite: MUS 1180  ;
    Development of reading and hearing skills; study of notations, scales, meters, intervals and chords; beginning study of melody and harmony. Course MUS 1180  and MUS 1190 must be taken sequentially.
  
  • MUS 1195 - Aural Skills II

    1
    Prerequisite: MUS 1185 
    Students will cover basic ear training and sight singing, interval and chord identification, and melodic dictation.
  
  • MUS 1200 - Voice-Individual Instruction

    1-3
    A course which introduces beginning music majors to a broad spectrum of musical styles and types, old and new, classical and popular, in the West and in selected non-Western cultures.
  
  • MUS 1209 - Voice-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1210 - Beginning Guitar

    1
    Prerequisite: MUS 1160 
    Group instruction for those who have had no previous guitar experience. The course will provide an introduction to the technique and classical literature of the guitar. These courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • MUS 1220 - Class Guitar

    1
    Group instruction for those who have had no previous guitar experience. The course will provide an introduction to the technique and classical literature of the guitar. These courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • MUS 1250 - Class Voice

    1
    Group instruction in the fundamental processes of good singing-breathing, tone production, and diction.
  
  • MUS 1270 - Alexander Technique

    1
    Prerequisite: MUS 1190  or permission of instructor
    Description:  Helps various performers (instrumentalists, singers, dancers, speakers, actors) obtain an accurate and heightened kinesthetic sense of body through body mapping and through techniques developed by F.M. Alexander.  This affords competition of many complex activities in which performers engage, without strain or injury; thereby, enhancing the activities.
  
  • MUS 1300 - Violin-Individual Instruction

    1-3
    Individual instruction
  
  • MUS 1309 - Violin-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1310 - Viola-Individual Instruction

    1-3
    Individual instruction
  
  • MUS 1319 - Viola-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1320 - Cello-Individual Instruction

    1-3
    Individual instruction
  
  • MUS 1329 - Cello-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1330 - String Bass-Individual Instruction


    Individual instruction
  
  • MUS 1339 - String Bass-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1340 - Saxophone-Individual Instruction

    1-12
    Individual instruction
  
  • MUS 1349 - Saxophone-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1350 - Orchestra

    1
    Open to all students with the permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUS 1370 - Flute-Individual Instruction

    1-6
    Individual instruction
  
  • MUS 1379 - Flute-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1380 - Oboe-Individual Instruction

    1-3
    Individual instruction
  
  • MUS 1389 - Oboe-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1390 - Clarinet-Individual Instruction

    1-6
    Individual instruction
  
  • MUS 1399 - Clarinet-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1410 - Bassoon-Individual Instruction

    1-6
    Individual instruction
  
  • MUS 1419 - Bassoon-1/2 Hour, Individual Instruction

    1
    Individual instruction on a designated instrument. Each course is primarily intended for music minors and elective lessons and will be given one-half hour contact time. It may be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 1420 - French Horn-Individual Instruction

    1-3
    Individual instruction
 

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