Course Descriptions

ACCT 200. Elements of Accounting I. 3 Hours.

Basic principles of the complete accounting cycle with emphasis on current assets; property, plant, and equipment; and current liabilities. Prerequisite: MATH 103 or higher.

ACCT 201. Elements of Accounting II. 3 Hours.

A continuation course of ACCT 200 with emphasis on partnerships, corporations, and management accounting. Prerequisite: Student must complete ACCT 200 before enrolling in this class.

ACCT 299. Special Topics In Accounting. 1-8 Hour.

ACCT 301. Intermediate Accounting I. 3 Hours.

Begins with a review of the accounting process and the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting. It proceeds to an in-depth study of cash, time value of money, receivables, and inventory. Prerequisites: ACCT 201 and BOTE 247.

ACCT 302. Intermediate Accounting II. 3 Hours.

Continues the intermediate sequence with in-depth coverage of operational assets (tangible and intangible), liabilities (current and long-term), stockholders equity, and investments. Prerequisite: ACCT 301.

ACCT 303. Intermediate Accounting III. 3 Hours.

ACCT 303 Intermediate Accounting III 3cr. Concludes the intermediate sequence with in-depth coverage of the statement of cash flows, pensions and post retirement benefits, leases, earnings per share, financial statement analysis, accounting for income taxes, accounting changes and error analysis, revenue recognition, and financial reporting. Prerequisite: ACCT 302.

ACCT 315. Legal Environment of Business. 3 Hours.

Includes the nature and function of law; contracts and private property as basic concepts in free enterprise; the legal system and evolution of attitudes and law regarding marketing functions and governmental regulation imposed on business activities. Prerequisite: Restricted to students with sophomore, junior or senior status.

ACCT 321. Managerial Accounting. 3 Hours.

Emphasizes structuring and analyzing accounting data for management decisions related to manufacturing, merchandising, and service entities. Prerequisite: Student must complete ACCT 201 before enrolling in this class. Corequisite: Student must complete BADM 301 before or at the same time as this course.

ACCT 322. Advanced Managerial Accounting. 3 Hours.

Addresses cost allocation, inventory methods, and concepts, process and activity based costing systems, standard costing, and performance measures. Prerequisite: ACCT 321.

ACCT 325. Government/Not-For-Profit Accounting. 3 Hours.

Covers accounting principles for state and local governmental units, universities, hospitals, and other not-for-profit organizations. Topics include budgetary accounting, the preparation of reports and statements, and the use of special funds. Prerequisite: Student must complete ACCT 301 before enrolling in this class.

ACCT 331. Business Law I. 3 Hours.

Topics include contracts (formation, performance, rights, and remedies), negotiable instruments, and legal matters relating to the financial/banking community. Prerequisites: Junior or senior statues and consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Restricted to students with junior or senior status.

ACCT 332. Business Law II. 3 Hours.

Topics includes Uniform Commercial Code (Art. 2, sales contracts), Uniform Commercial Code (Art. 9, secured transactions), employment/agency law. Prerequisite: ACCT 331.

ACCT 351. Fraud Examination. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the skills necessary to detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, and white-collar crime. The material covered in this course should be of interest to accountants, auditors, fraud investigators, loss prevention specialists, attorneys, educators, criminologists, or business owners/managers. The purpose of this course is to 1) educate the student about both the pervasiveness of and the causes of fraud and white-collar crime in our society, 2) explore the methods of fraud detection, investigation, and prevention, and 3)increase the student’s ability to detect material financial statement fraud. Prerequisite: ACCT 200.

ACCT 360. Accounting Information Systems. 3 Hours.

Emphasizes how accounting information systems function in today’s business environment. Manual and computer systems will be used to study the processes and procedures by which an organization’s financial information is accumulated, classified, processed, analyzed, and communicated. Topics include business cycles, controls, integrated accounting software, spreadsheets, and relational databases. Prerequisites: Students must complete ACCT 201 and BOTE 247 before enrolling in this class.

ACCT 375. Principles of Energy Accounting. 3 Hours.

Provides a study of the accounting and taxation principles and theories relating to the energy industry. The course will focus on specific accounting entries, presentation on and impact to financial statements, and taxation concepts relating to oil, gas, and other energy companies. Prerequisite: ACCT 201.

ACCT 394. Independent Study General Acct. 1-4 Hour.

ACCT 401. Advanced Accounting I. 3 Hours.

Advanced Accounting I addresses issues related to business combinations and consolidated financial statements as well as partnership accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 302.

ACCT 411. Taxation of Individuals. 3 Hours.

Provides a study of federal taxation principles and theories relating to individuals with emphasis on the determination of gross income and taxable income. Taxation of self-employment income will be examined and taxation of property transactions is introduced. Students apply these principles by preparing federal income tax returns, and by performing tax research. Prerequisite: Student must complete ACCT 201 before enrolling in this class.

ACCT 412. Taxation of Property Transactions and Business Entities. 3 Hours.

Provides a study of federal taxation principles and theories relating to corporations, partnerships, LLCs and S Corporations. Taxation of property transactions will be studied thoroughly. Students will apply these principles by preparing various types of federal income tax returns and by performing tax research and tax planning. Prerequisite: Student must complete ACCT 411 before enrolling in this class.

ACCT 415. Energy Law. 3 Hours.

Energy Law is an ever-changing discipline that emphasizes how both individuals and businesses interact with the law related to the energy industry on a day-to-day basis. This course will focus on the relationships between energy corporations and the individual land owner or service provider as well as the relationships between environmental laws and production. Prerequisite: Student must complete ACCT 300 before enrolling in this class.

ACCT 430. Auditing/Assurance Concepts & Practices. 3 Hours.

Introduces audit theory, standards, responsibilities, and processes. Study of audit principles and practices including evidence gathering, internal controls, sampling and testing, report writing, ethics and legal liabilities. Prerequisite: Student must complete ACCT 302 before enrolling in this class.

ACCT 431. Advanced Auditing & Assurance. 3 Hours.

Discusses compilations, reviews, examinations and other assurance services. Explores contemporary auditing and assurance issues. Prerequisite: Student must complete ACCT 430 and MATH 210 before enrolling in this class.

ACCT 480. Controllership. 3 Hours.

Examines the role of a controller as a vital member of an organization’s management team. Students exercise judgement in solving accounting-related problems by synthesizing and applying knowledge gained from previous business coursework. Focus will be placed on cost management, budgeting, organizational behavior, ethics, cash management, policy-making, internal control, performance measurement, compensation and benefits, accounting information systems, and tax compliance. Prerequisites: Student must complete ACCT 321, ACCT 430, have senior status and complete the College of Business core courses before enrolling in this class.

ACCT 494. Independent Study Honors Acct. 1-8 Hour.

ACCT 497. Accounting Internship. 1-12 Hour.

Refers to supervised professional experience in public, industrial, governmental, or non-profit accounting. Students must meet standards set by both the employer and the Accounting Department. A maximum of 2 credits count toward the major with the remaining credits counting as electives. This course is restricted to accounting majors. Consent of program coordinator required.

ACCT 499. Special Topics. 1-8 Hour.

Topics are variable. Offerings include visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offering and current topics.

ART 101. Introduction to Studio Art. 3 Hours.

An introductory studio art course to familiarize the non-art major with the basic painting, printmaking, sculptural, jewelry, and ceramic processes. Six studio hours per week.

ART 110. Introduction to Visual Arts. 3 Hours.

Study and appreciation of visual arts. Three hour lecture.

ART 112. Print, Web, and Social Media Graphics. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to forms and techniques of social media graphics. Students will explore stylistic elements that are documented in current trends and established methods of design. Students will learn to craft and analyze a variety of inventive texts for traditional and non-traditional forms of print, web and social media.

ART 122. Two-Dimensional Design. 3 Hours.

A basic course in the study of two-dimensional design for the studio artist. Six studio hours per week.

ART 124. Three-Dimensional Design. 3 Hours.

A basic course in the study of three-dimensional design for the studio artist. Six studio hours per week.

ART 130. Drawing I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic drawing techniques through a variety of materials. Six studio hours per week.

ART 140. Arts & Crafts. 3 Hours.

Instruction including, but not limited to, basic techniques in fibers, glass and metal processes. Six studio hours per week.

ART 180. Digital Photography. 3 Hours.

Introduction to digital photography. Digital SLR camera and tripod required. Six studio hours per week.

ART 181. Smartphone Photography. 3 Hours.

An exploration of the smartphone as a photographic tool. Photographic technique, software, apps, and social media applications will be coupled with a critical look the smartphones’ creative potential and cultural impact.

ART 188. Fall Visual Arts Seminar I. 0.5 Hours.

Introduction of departmental requirements, procedures and opportunities. This Fall semester offering is required for all Art Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Arts Administration majors.

ART 189. Spring Visual Arts Seminar I. 0.5 Hours.

Introduction of departmental requirements, procedures and opportunities. This Spring semester offering is required for all Art Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Arts Administration majors.

ART 201. Art Methods for Elementary Education. 3 Hours.

Methods of teaching art in elementary education. Six studio hours per week.

ART 204. Jewelry and Small Sculpture. 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic jewelry and small sculpture techniques, design, and materials. Six studio hours per week.

ART 207. Digital Tools: Imaging & Print. 3 Hours.

An exploration of Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Covers software programs and peripherals designed for imaging and print, building basic skills and knowledge of computer programs. Prerequisite(s): ART 112.

ART 210. Art History I. 3 Hours.

A survey of western art from Paleolithic to Renaissance.

ART 211. Art History II. 3 Hours.

A survey of western art from Renaissance to present.

ART 212. Non-Western Art History. 3 Hours.

An integrated survey of the art of non-western cultures.

ART 213. Graphic Design I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the elements and practice of typography with emphasis on typefaces and letterforms in graphic design. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 112 or consent of the instructor.

ART 214. Graphic Design II. 3 Hours.

Application of problem solving skills for visual communications as applied to the history of graphic design. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 213 or consent of instructor.

ART 220. Painting I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic painting through a variety of materials. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 122 and ART 130 or with consent of instructor.

ART 225. Water Media I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic watermedia painting for the studio artist. Six studio hours per week.

ART 231. Figure Drawing I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic figure drawing with a live model. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 130 or consent of instructor.

ART 250. Ceramics I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic ceramic techniques. Six studio hours per week.

ART 265. Sculpture I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic sculpture materials and techniques. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 122 and ART 124 or have consent of instructor.

ART 266. Sculpture II. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ART 265. Four studio hours per week. Emphasis on independent development of technique and style. Prerequisite: ART 265 or consent of instructor.

ART 270. Printmaking I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic printmaking techniques and materials: relief, monotype, and screen printing. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 122 and ART 130 or consent of instructor.

ART 271. Printmaking II. 3 Hours.

Basic exploration in intaglio and lithography printing techniques. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 122 and ART 130 or consent of instructor.

ART 274. Paper Works. 3 Hours.

Introduction to works on or of paper including book arts, papermaking, and letterpress printing. Six studio credits per week.

ART 280. Traditional Photography. 3 Hours.

Introduction to traditional photography. SLR film camera and tripod required. Six studio hours per week.

ART 288. Fall Visual Arts Seminar II. 0.5 Hours.

A continuation of VA Seminar, including preparation for portfolio reviews. This Fall semester offering is required for all Art Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Arts Administration majors. Prerequisite: ART 189 or consent of instructor.

ART 289. Spring Visual Arts Seminar II. 0.5 Hours.

A continuation of VA Seminar, including presentation at Portfolio Review. This Spring semester offering is required for all Art Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Arts Administration majors. Prerequisite: ART 288 or consent of instructor.

ART 296. Study Tour. 1-3 Hour.

MSU faculty-led study trips to appropriate locations. Will include additional requirements beyond travel itself. May be repeated for credit.

ART 299. Special Topics. 1-8 Hour.

Topics are variable. Offerings include visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ART 310. Modernism. 3 Hours.

A survey of Modernism in Art.

ART 311. Postmodernism. 3 Hours.

A survey of Postmodernism in art.

ART 312. History of Architecture. 3 Hours.

A survey of architectural history from prehistory to the present.

ART 313. Women in the Visual Arts. 3 Hours.

A study of the impact of women in the visual arts throughout history.

ART 314. Art History Topics. 3 Hours.

A survey of a discipline’s history from prehistory to the present. Topics are variable. Prerequisite: ART 210 and ART 211 or consent of instructor.

ART 315. Native American Art. 3 Hours.

Art and crafts of the indigenous people of the America’s (North and South) through a study of their artifacts and history from pre-history to the present.

ART 322. Graphic Design III. 3 Hours.

An advanced exploration of graphic design in the contemporary digital environment, culminating in the execution of a professional portfolio. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 214.

ART 323. Illustration Techniques. 3 Hours.

Introduction to materials, techniques, and problem solving skills used in illustration. Six studio hours per week.

ART 325. Water Media II. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ART 225 with renewed emphasis on development of an individualized technique, style, and concept through acrylic as well as transparent watercolor. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 123 and 225.

ART 331. Advanced Drawing. 3 Hours.

Advanced problems in drawing including still-life, figure drawing and contemporary style. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 231 or consent of instructor.

ART 332. Figure Drawing II. 3 Hours.

Advanced problems in figure drawing with a live model. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 231 or consent of instructor.

ART 333. Painting II. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ART 220 with emphasis on independent development of technique, composition, and style. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 220 or consent of instructor.

ART 334. Painting III. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ART 333. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 333 or consent of instructor.

ART 345. Introduction to Museum Studies. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to the history, key debates, and contemporary practices of museums and galleries with a focus on exhibit design, education, conservation and collection management.

ART 351. Ceramics II. 3 Hours.

Advanced development of the individual ceramist-teacher in studio experience related to clay bodies, glazes, and firing procedures. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 250 or consent of instructor. Entry level specialization and 100 level core foundations.

ART 352. Ceramics III. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ART 351. Six studio hours per week. Emphasis on independent development of the techniques and style. Prerequisite: ART 250 and 351.

ART 362. Printmaking III. 3 Hours.

Continuation of 270 and 361 with emphasis on independent development of technique, composition, and style. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 270 or 361 or consent of instructor. Entry level specialization and 100 level core foundations.

ART 380. Advanced Photography. 3 Hours.

Advanced exploration of photography with emphasis on independent development of technique, composition and style. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ART 281 or ART 382.

ART 382. Alternative Photography. 3 Hours.

Course will encourage exploration and production in photographic techniques not studied in beginning photography courses, including alternative printing techniques. Repeatable to six credits. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 180 or consent of instructor.

ART 388. Fall Visual Arts Seminar III. 0.5 Hours.

A continuation of VA seminar, including exhibition preparation. This Fall semester offering is required for all Art Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Arts Administration majors. Prerequisite: ART 289 or consent of the instructor.

ART 389. Spring Visual Arts Seminar III. 0.5 Hours.

A continuation of VA Seminar, including exhibition preparation. This Spring semester offering is required for all Art Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Arts Administration majors. Prerequisite: ART 388 or consent of instructor.

ART 390. Art Methods. 4 Hours.

Discussion and interactive experiences developing a K-12 art curriculum. Peer teaching and classroom management, organizational techniques, and practicum. Prerequisites: ART 122, 130, 140, 201 and admitted into teacher education.

ART 420. Advanced Study in Art History. 1-6 Hour.

Open to advanced art students for independent research in art history. A preliminary outline of proposed research is required. This course is restricted to art majors or minors. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

ART 422. Advanced Digital Design. 3 Hours.

An advanced study of contemporary software and theory used in digital communication. Prerequisites: ART 112 and ART 207 or consent of instructor.

ART 488. Fall Visual Arts Seminar IV. 0.5 Hours.

A continuation of VA seminar with emphasis on professional practice. This Fall semester offering is required for all Art Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Arts Administration majors. Prerequisite: ART 389 or consent of instructor.

ART 489. Spring Visual Arts Seminar IV. 0.5 Hours.

A continuation of VA Seminar with continued emphasis on professional practice. This Spring semester offering is required for all Art Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Arts Administration majors. Prerequisite: ART 488 or consent of instructor.

ART 492. Capstone Experience. 1.5 Hour.

Provides for individual research culminating in a capstone exhibition, portfolio, paper or project with guidance from a capstone committee. Prerequisite: ART 391 or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: ART 491 or consent of instructor. Student must be at junior or senior status before enrolling. This course gathers a student cohort in the Fall semester (1.5 credits) and continues in the Spring semester in ART 493 (1.5 credits) with a culminating experience. The Capstone Experience requirement is ART 492 and ART 493 combining for 3 credit hours.

ART 493. Capstone Experience. 1.5 Hour.

Provides for individual research culminating in a capstone exhibition, portfolio, paper or project with guidance from a capstone committee. Prerequisite: ART 391 or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: ART 491 or consent of instructor. Student must be at junior or senior status before enrolling. This course advances a student cohort from the Fall semester (ART 492, 1.5 credits) and finishes in the Spring semester (ART 493,1.5 credits) with a culminating experience. The Capstone Experience requirement is ART 492 and ART 493 combining for 3 credit hours.

ART 494. Independent Art Studio. 1-4 Hour.

This course provides flexible instruction in a variety of studio disciplines. Art majors and minors only or with consent of instructor. Variable credit 1-4.

ART 496. Study Tour. 0-6 Hour.

MSU faculty-led study trips to appropriate locations. The course requirements will include additional requirements beyond the travel itself and may be repeated for credit.

ART 497. Art Internship. 1-12 Hour.

This course is offered for variable credit. It is an internship to gain further experience in student’s selected option. Restricted to art majors and minors.

ART 499. Special Topics. 1-8 Hour.

Topics are variable. Offerings include visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ART 88. Fall Visual Arts Seminar V. 0 Hours.

A continuation of VA seminar. Restricted to art majors and minors. Mandatory for all art majors after completion of 489 or with consent of instructor.

ART 89. Spring Visual Arts Seminar V. 0 Hours.

A continuation of VA Seminar. Restricted to art majors and minors. Mandatory for all art majors after completion of 088 or with consent of instructor.

ART 95. Art Experience. 0 Hours.

Students will assist and contribute to an art experience. The course experience will require student to facilitate and support the production of art by working with guest artists and/or contributing art to an event.

ASC 87. College Writing Prep. 3 Hours.

A precollege writing course that prepares students for ENGL 110. Provides instruction in writing error-free sentences, solid paragraphs and well-organized essays. No college credit is obtained for this course.

ASC 88. Composition Lab. 1 Hour.

This course provides supplemental and developmental instruction for students taking ENGL 110 and is taken during the same semester as ENGL 110. No college credit is obtained for this course. Prerequisite: ACT score of 14-17 or qualifying Accuplacer WritePlacer score.

ASC 92. Beginning Algebra. 3 Hours.

This course is a beginning-level algebra course offered online. Topics covered include fundamental operations with fractions, absolute value, factoring, radicals and exponents, and an introduction to linear equations and inequalities. This class does not satisfy college graduation requirements for math.

ASC 93. Intermediate Algebra. 4 Hours.

Topics include properties of the real number system, polynomial factoring, linear equations and inequalities, polynomial and rational expressions, exponents, radicals, and radical expressions. This class does not satisfy college graduation requirements for math. Prerequisite: Qualifying math placement score. Corerequisite: ASC 93L if a placement score qualifies for Elementary Algebra.

ASC 93L. Intermediate Algebra Lab. 2 Hours.

Intermediate-level lab provides students in ASC 93 with an extended experience in a lab setting working on algebra skills. Lab meets 4 hours per week. This class uses S/U grading. Required Corequisite: ASC 93L if a placement score qualifies for Elementary Algebra. Withdrawing from this class will also withdraw you from ASC 93.

ATR 128. Introduction to Athletic Training. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize student with the profession of athletic training. Students will be introduced to the NATA, the NATA Code of Ethics, the certification process, continuing education, and the NATA Educational Proficiencies. Course topics include epidemiology of injuries, PPE, and program overview.

ATR 129. A T Clinical Experience I. 1 Hour.

Students will be assigned to clinical rotations during this clinical course. The competencies and clinical integrated proficiencies for this clinical course are based on content knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in previous courses. The emphasis this clinical course includes the content areas of acute care of injury and illness, clinical evaluation of basic injuries, prevention, and health promotion, which includes risk management/prevention, basic healthcare administration, basic psychosocial skills/knowledge, professional development and responsibility and to a limited extent, nutrition. Evidence based practice is embedded throughout the entire curriculum. Students in ATR 129 clinical experience will have prior experience in ATR 208. Prerequisite: Students must complete ATR 128, have CPR certification, and be admitted to the Athletic Training program before enrolling in this course.

ATR 206. Medical Conditions. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to recognize and treat common medical conditions.

ATR 207. Prevention & Care of Injuries. 2 Hours.

Provides a basic understanding of common injuries. Focus will be on the evaluation and course of treatment of the injuries presented.

ATR 208. Taping and Bracing. 2 Hours.

Application in the techniques of taping and bracing athletic injuries.

ATR 223. A T Clinical Experience II. 1 Hour.

Students will be assigned to clinical rotations during this clinical course. Students in the ATR 223 Clinical Experience will have prior experience in KIN 431, ATR 206, and ATR 410, in addition to the courses listed in the ATR 129 Clinical Experience. The competencies and clinical integrated proficiencies for this clinical course are based on content knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in previous courses. The emphasis of this clinical course includes content areas of clinical evaluation of medical conditions and injuries, prevention and health promotion, which includes risk management/prevention, basic healthcare administration, therapeutic intervention, including pharmacology and modalities. Evidence based practice is embedded through the entire curriculum. Prerequisites: Students must take ATR 129, 206, 410, and KIN 431, and sophomore status enrolling in this class.

ATR 270. Upper/Low Extremity Evaluation. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform evaluation of upper and lower extremity (UE/LE) injuries or conditions. Student’s will be able to perform an observation, history, palpate, perform MMT, perform a neurological evaluation, evaluate ROM, perform special and functional tests for the UE/LE. Prerequisite(s): ATR 207, KIN 431, and BIOL 220.

ATR 304. Therapeutic Exercise. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide a background rehabilitation, healing, physics, examination, and assessment. The course will discuss techniques of therapeutic exercise, performance enhancement, and application to regions and conditions of the body. Prerequisite(s): KIN 431.

ATR 307. Head, Neck, & Spine Evaluation. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform evaluation of head, neck and spine injuries or conditions. Student’s will be able to perform an observation, take a history, palpate, perform MMT, perform a neurological evaluation, evaluate ROM, perform special and functional tests for the head, neck, and spine. Prerequisite(s): ATR 207, KIN 431, and BIOL 220.

ATR 308. Biomechanics. 2 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to biomechanics. Course topics include terminology, the quantitative and qualitative perspective of biomechanics. The study of biomechanics in this class will involve the study of the body’s architecture with the body’s abilities to function in motion. Prerequisite(s): ATR 207, KIN 431, and BIOL 220.

ATR 323. A T Clinical Experience III. 2 Hours.

Students will be assigned to clinical rotations during this clinical course. Students in the ATR 323 Clinical Experience will have taken KIN 270 in addition to the required courses for ATR 129 and ATR 223. The competencies and clinical integrated proficiencies for this clinical course are based on content knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in previous courses. The emphasis of this clinical course includes the content areas of clinical evaluation of medical conditions, injuries with experience in evaluation of upper and lower extremity injuries, prevention and health promotion, which includes risk management/prevention/nutrition, basic healthcare administration, and psychosocial intervention. Evidence based practice is embedded throughout the entire curriculum. Prerequisites: Student must complete KIN 270, ATR 223, and junior status before enrolling in this class.

ATR 324. A T Clinical Experience IV. 2 Hours.

Students will be assigned to clinical rotations during this clinical course. Students in the ATR 324 clinical will have taken ATR 307 in addition to the required courses for ATR 129, 223, and ATR 323. The competencies and clinical integrated proficiencies for this clinical course are based on content knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in previous courses. The emphasis of this clinical course includes the content areas of clinical evaluation of medical conditions, injuries with experience in evaluation of injuries to upper extremity, lower extremity, head, neck, and spine in addition to the evaluation skills students remain to be active in their implementation of therapeutic modalities through the practice of treating the entire patient and with clinical integration of skills and knowledge. Evidence based practice is a focus in this clinical with evidence based practice performing a literature search on topics of prevention and health promotion, which includes risk management/prevention/nutrition and psychosocial intervention. Prerequisites: Student must take ATR 307 and 323 and junior status before enrolling in this class.

ATR 410. Advanced Athletic Injuries & Modalities. 3 Hours.

Provides specific manual examinations involved in the evaluation of athletic injuries. Use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of athletic injuries will also be studied. Students will take part in laboratory work in order to facilitate hands on experience. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ATR 207.

ATR 420. Athletic Training Management. 2 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the scope and practice of managing an athletic training environment. Topics include organization and administration of an athletic training room, the reimbursement, policies and procedures of athletic training rooms, and the legal concerns. Prerequisite(s): ATR 207.

ATR 423. A T Clinical Experience V. 2 Hours.

Students will be assigned to clinical rotations during this clinical course. Students in the ATR 423 clinical will have taken ATR 308 and ATR 304 in addition to the required courses for ATR 129, ATR 223, ATR 323, and ATR 324. The competencies and clinical integrated proficiencies for this clinical course are based on content areas of clinical evaluation of injuries with experience in the clinical evaluation and acute care of medical conditions and injuries to upper extremity, lower extremity, head, neck, and spine, in addition to the evaluation skills students retain to be active in their implementation of therapeutic modalities as well as therapeutic exercise skill through the practice of treating the entire patient with clinical integration of skills and knowledge learned throughout the program. Prevention and health promotion continues to be a theme in ATR 423, which includes risk management and prevention of injuries and nutrition. In addition to the courses listed, students will also have the courses listed in the ATR 129, 223, 323, and 324 clinical courses. Prerequisites: Student must complete ATR 304, 308, and 324, as well as senior status before taking this class.

ATR 424. A T Clinical Experience VI. 2 Hours.

Students will be assigned to clinical rotations during this clinical course. Students in the ATR 424 clinical will have taken ATR 420 in addition to the required courses for ATR 129, ATR 223, ATR 323, ATR 423, and ATR 423. The competencies and clinical integrated proficiencies for this clinical course are based on content knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in previous courses. The theme for this clinical course is embedded in the acute care of injuries and illness and the use of clinical integration proficiencies form student content throughout their program that ensures students have the skill set and knowledge to become successful entry-level athletic trainers. In addition to the courses listed, students will also have the courses listed in the ATR 129, 223, 323, 324, and 424 clinical courses. Prerequisites: Student must take ATR 420 and 423 and have senior status before enrolling in this class.

ATR 425. Capstone in Athletic Training. 1 Hour.

The capstone course is a course designated to allow students to show case their knowledge and research skills that they have learned while in the program. The theme for this courses is professional development and responsibilities. The courses format is a two part format with one portion of the course is devoted to allowing students to be active in creating evidence based medicine through a research project or presentation of a comprehensive literature review and the other portion devoted to preparing the athletic training student for the certification exam. The semester will start out with an introduction of the expectations for athletic training students for the certification exam. The semester will start out with an introduction of the expectations for research presentations. Students will select a research topic that provides an opportunity for scholarly work. The topics will be selected by the students a the onset of the semester to allow ample opportunities for an open forum format or presented at the North Dakota Athletic Trainer’s Association’s annual meeting. The next portion of the course will provide students with study techniques and practice exams to prepare them for the BOC, Inc. certification exam. Instructors, prior students, and outside guests will be invited to speak to the students on athletic training topics. Prerequisites: Students must complete ATR 423 and have senior status before enrolling in this course.

BADM 101. Introduction to Entrepreneurship. 3 Hours.

Introduces fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship. Students will develop an understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset and core entrepreneurship competencies. Explores current issues and trends in entrepreneurship.

BADM 120. Fundamentals of Business. 3 Hours.

Students will develop an understanding of the abilities and skills required for success in future business and nonbusiness careers and endeavors within society. This course may not be taken by business majors during their final two semesters. An excellent course for beginning students and nonbusiness majors. Prerequisite: Restricted to freshman and sophomore students.

BADM 299. Special Topics In Bus Admin. 1-8 Hour.

BADM 301. Fundamentals of Management. 3 Hours.

Focuses on the nature of management , the evolution of management thought, strategic management and planning concepts, decision making and creative problem solving, and motivation and leadership in a changing environment. Pre-requisite: Sophomore status.

BADM 303. Human Resource Management. 3 Hours.

Includes an examination of policies, programs, procedures, staffing, performance expectations, wage and salary administration, laws, ethics, and research related to human capital. Prerequisite: BADM 301.

BADM 304. Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management. 3 Hours.

Introductory entrepreneurship course intended to provide a solid foundation in terms of the vital role played by entrepreneurs, innovation, and creativity in the global economy. The various components of a business plan are introduced. this course is complemented at the end of the management program with the entrepreneurship and new venture creation course. Prerequisite: Student must complete BADM 301 and have junior status before enrolling in this class.

BADM 307. International Business. 3 Hours.

Introduces the conceptual and operational problems of participating in international business. Coverage includes a study of managerial, marketing, financial, accounting, legal, economic, and cultural environments in foreign markets for the conduct of world business. Prerequisite: Student must complete BADM 301, BADM 321, and COMM 110 before enrolling in this class. Co-requisite: ECON 202.

BADM 321. Marketing. 3 Hours.

Acquaints students with the principles, concepts and perspectives underlying marketing functions, including the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of products, services, and ideas, and the role of marketing in society. Prerequisite: Restricted to students with sophomore status.

BADM 324. Integrated Marketing Communications. 3 Hours.

Acquaints students with the role of integrated marketing communications concepts and practices in enhancing the equity of brands, and provides thorough coverage of all aspects of an IMC program: advertising, promotions, packaging, and branding strategies, point of purchase communications, marketing oriented public relations, and event and cause oriented sponsorships. Prerequisite: BADM 321.

BADM 340. Corporate Entrepreneurship. 3 Hours.

The course focus is on creating work environments for entrepreneurial thinking and skills to recognize, assess and exploit market opportunities for a company. This course allows students to examine the unique nature of corporate entrepreneurship and the application of entrepreneurial concepts and behaviors within an established company. Students explore entrepreneurial imperatives businesses need to become more innovative to acquire a sustainable competitive advantage. Students examine the role that leaders and managers play in initiating and implementing entrepreneurial activities such as new product launches and managing innovation within a business. Prerequisite: BADM 101.

BADM 406. Professional Business Ethics. 3 Hours.

Studies of ethical issues faced by businesses including distributive justice, capitalism, decision-making, corporate responsibility, corporate morality, governance, whistle-blowing, hiring policies, codes of ethics, advertising, safety, pollution, and foreign business practices. Prerequisites: BADM 301 and senior status.

BADM 416. Operations Management. 3 Hours.

Introduces the concepts, issues, and problems of operations management. Operations processes are analyzed and solutions are recommended. Student must complete BOTE 247, ECON 201, MATH 210, and BADM 301 before enrolling in this course.

BADM 421. Applied Business Research. 3 Hours.

Explores the full range of activities involved in the marketing research process for business including research and measurement concept, sampling and field work, and data analysis and presentation. Prerequisites: BADM 321, MATH 210.

BADM 422. Consumer Behavior. 3 Hours.

Studies the consumer decision-making process in the purchase of goods and services. Emphasis is placed on developing and understanding the determinants of consumer behavior and the appropriate application of marketing strategies. Prerequisite: BADM 321 or permission of instructor.

BADM 424. Logistics & Channel Management. 3 Hours.

Explores channels of distribution considering behavioral, social, and economic aspects of the distribution system to include transportation, inventory management, order processing, purchasing, warehousing, material handling, packaging, customer service, and product scheduling. Prerequisite: BADM 321.

BADM 427. International Marketing. 3 Hours.

Introduces the essentials of conducting international marketing operations to include estimating market potential, developing entry strategies, and managing and controlling marketing programs. Prerequisite: BADM 307.

BADM 436. Organizational Behavior Principles and Practices. 3 Hours.

Includes the principles, concepts, and processes that interpret human behavior at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Student must complete BADM 303 before enrolling in this class.

BADM 437. International Culture & Management. 3 Hours.

Examines the impact of culture on business practices and introduces the student to the management process in an international setting. Includes an examination of comparative systems and environmental conditions and their impact on management decisions. Prerequisite: Student must complete BADM 307 before enrolling in this class.

BADM 462. International Business Strategy. 3 Hours.

Provides an international business capstone experience. Case studies illustrating international business decisions and operations are emphasized. Prerequisite: BADM 427 and BADM 437. Pre-corequisite: FIN 457.

BADM 465. Strategic Management. 3 Hours.

Strategic management is an analysis of the objectives of business firms and the development and evaluation of strategies and policies designed to meet these objectives. Cases are emphasized. Prerequisite: Student must complete BADM 321, and FIN 353 before enrolling in this class. Corequisite: BADM 416.

BADM 470. Projects in Entrepreneurship. 3 Hours.

Provides application of the skills acquired in previous entrepreneurship and College of Business courses through experiential coursework. Students will complete individual research culminating in a final portfolio project. The project will allow the opportunity to integrate the tools learned in the program to develop and detail their business venture. Prerequisites: Students must complete BADM 101 and BADM 304 prior to enrolling in this course.

BADM 488. Marketing Strategy. 3 Hours.

Management of marketing organizations and integration of functions, with emphasis on planning and designing strategies and applying tools and techniques for problem solving and decision making. Prerequisites: Student must complete BADM 421 before enrolling in this class. Corequisite: BADM 424.

BADM 489. Entrepreneurship and New Venture. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on entrepreneurship, new venture creation, and the completion of a business plan. The business plan applies principles, concepts, and a framework to real world situations. Prerequisites: Students must complete BADM 321, 304, FIN 353 and ACCT 321 before enrolling in this class.

BADM 496. Study Abroad. 3 Hours.

MSU faculty-led trips to appropriate locations. Will include additional requirements beyond travel itself. May be repeated for credit for different countries.

BADM 499. Special Topics in Business Administration. 1-8 Hour.

Topics are variable. Offerings include visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

BIOL 103. Intro to Medical Lab Science. 1 Hour.

Designed to acquaint first year student (freshman) medical technology students the depth and breadth of this field. Students visit medical technology departments at local hospitals. The course is presented by the education coordinators at local hospitals. Lecture, 1 hour.

BIOL 111. Concepts of Biology. 4 Hours.

This course is an overview of the science of biology designed for non-majors. The course will focus on a comprehensive survey of modern biology with an emphasis on enhancing the science literacy of the college educated student. Topics will include, but not limited to: cell biology, genetics, evolution by natural selection, systematics, and the impact of human activity on the biosphere. Where appropriate, topics will be illustrated with examples of the human animal. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

BIOL 111H. Honors Concepts of Biology. 4 Hours.

This course is designed to accommodate one semester of the general education requirement for non-science majors at Minot State University. The course will focus on a comprehensive survey of modern biology with an emphasis on enhancing the science literacy of the college-educated student. Topics will include, but are not limited to: cell biology, genetics, evolution by nature selection, systematics, and the impact of human activity on the biosphere. Where appropriate, topics will be illustrated with examples of the human animal, and at all times the course will reflect the five strands of a general education course. Laboratory time will focus on small-scale research projects and in-depth discussion. Pre-requisite: admission to the Honors Program.

BIOL 115. Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology. 4 Hours.

This is an introductory level course in the basic principles of anatomy and physiology as they relate to the structure and function of the human body. It is designed for physical education and corporate fitness majors. This course does not count toward any biology major. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

BIOL 127. Environmental Biology. 4 Hours.

Designed to acquaint students with major principles of ecology and the nature of human interaction with the living world. The course will focus on how human action influences the ecology of the earth. Ecological concepts covered will include community structure, predator prey interactions, competition, tropic levels, energy flow, the carbon cycle, and adaptation. In this light, students will examine specific issues and problems including those of land use choices, natural resource exploitation, biodiversity, industrialization, and urbanization.

BIOL 150. General Biology I. 4 Hours.

Introduction to fundamental concepts of biology at the level of the cell including: bioenergetics, cell structure, physiology principles, genetic function and inheritance. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

BIOL 151. General Biology II. 4 Hours.

This introductory biology course is intended for biology majors. An introduction to the biology of living organisms, exploring plant and animal evolution, diversity, structure, function and ecology. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

BIOL 151H. Honors General Biology II. 4 Hours.

The biology of animals is covered beginning with an emphasis on the underlying cellular structure and physiology and expanding towards larger whole organism features that are difficult to predict from cell biology. The general patterns of animal life are covered. In an effort to connect the general principles offered in this course to one’s daily life (e.g. cellular respiration, excretion, muscle structure and function), an emphasis is placed on a mammalian system. Laboratory time will focus on small-scale research projects and in-depth discussion. Pre-requisite: admission to the Honors Program.

BIOL 154. Introduction To Botany. 4 Hours.

Introduction to the biology of plants emphasizing evolution and diversity, plant anatomy and development, water and mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, and plant ecology. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

BIOL 154H. Honors Introduction to Botany. 4 Hours.

Introduction to the biology of plants emphasizing evolution and diversity, plant anatomy and development, water and mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, and plant ecology. Laboratory time will focus on small-scale research projects and in-depth discussion. Pre-requisite: admission to the Honors Program.

BIOL 202. Introductory Microbiology. 4 Hours.

A survey of microbial cell biology, microbial genetics, microbial interaction with humans, and the impact of microorganisms on the environment. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

BIOL 215. Genetics. 4 Hours.

Introduction to principles of genetics including: inheritance, DNA and chromosomes, gene regulation, evolution, and genetic engineering. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 150.

BIOL 220. Anatomy And Physiology I. 4 Hours.

Structure and function of the human body dealing with the chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization and integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

BIOL 221. Anatomy And Physiology II. 4 Hours.

Structure and function of the human body dealing with the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, endocrine, reproductive, and urinary systems; special senses, metabolism, fluid and electrolyte, and acid-base balance. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 220.

BIOL 240. Biometry. 4 Hours.

The course will cover introductory statistic concepts in a form designed specifically for biology majors. It is a practical, software-based examination of concepts of sampling, hypotheses testing (non-parametric and parametric), descriptive statistics, contingency, correlation, analysis of variation, linear models and basic multivariate techniques. Only biological, real-world data will be used. The course will concentrate on underlying principles, applicability and practical use of methods covered. Prerequisites: Students must complete MATH 103 or higher and at least two of BIOL 150, 151, and 154.

BIOL 250. Cellular Biology. 4 Hours.

An advanced cell biology designed for biology majors with an emphasis on biological chemistry, membrane and transport, cellular energy metabolism, protein synthesis, and modification, subcellular organelle structure and function, and the cell biology of the nucleus. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 150.

BIOL 299. Special Topics. 1-8 Hour.

BIOL 301. Evolution. 3 Hours.

This course details the processes that influence evolutionary change. An emphasis is placed on the methodology for (1) inferring phylogenetic relationships (i.e. history), (2) determining the relative influences of natural selection and genetic drift, and (3) exploring the conditions that lead to various modes of speciation. Topics covered include population genetics, speciation, microevolution vs. macroevolution, punctuated equilibrium, life history theory, and modes of selection. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 150, 151, 154, 215.

BIOL 302. General Microbiology. 4 Hours.

Students will develop a working understanding of the structure, growth, nutrition, metabolism, genetics, diversity and ecology of Bacteria, Archaea and viruses. Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOL 215 before enrolling in this course.

BIOL 310. Ethnobotany. 4 Hours.

This course will focus on the diversity of plant uses, covering approaches of diverse cultures, including introduction to medicinal plants, plant uses specific to North Dakota, and Native American plant use. Lecture, 3 hours, Lab 3 hours.

BIOL 325. Entomology. 4 Hours.

Classification, taxonomy, morphology, identification, life histories, interrelationships, and economic importance of insects. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Student must complete BIOL 151 before enrolling in this class.

BIOL 330. Biogeography. 3 Hours.

This course will describe the spatial patterns in the distribution of plants and animals and will examine how different factors influence these patterns. Lecture, 3 hours.

BIOL 330L. Biogeography Lab. 1 Hour.

This course is a co-requisite for BIOL 330. The course exposes students to experiential field-based surveys of various ecosystems throughout North America and various international destinations. Travel to the field areas associated with this course will be required.

BIOL 335. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. 4 Hours.

A study of the structure of vertebrates, with a focus on revealing the evolutionary relationships of major vertebrate groups. The laboratories will involve detailed examination and dissection of a broad range of vertebrate animals, including lampreys, sharks, amphibians, reptiles, and cats. Lecture, 3 hours; Lab, 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 151 or 151H.

BIOL 340. Systematic Zoology. 4 Hours.

Evolution, classification, taxonomy, and identification of invertebrates and vertebrates. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOL 151 before enrolling in this class.

BIOL 343. Natural Resource Policy. 3 Hours.

This course examines the historic evolution, current trajectory, and future trends of wildlife, fisheries, as well as natural resources policy, laws, and mandates. Special emphasis will be placed on current laws and administrative agencies from a global, national, regional, and statewide standpoint. In addition, the course will survey various natural resources agencies in North Dakota and address the growing importance of non-governmental organizations in policy formation.

BIOL 346. Developmental Biology. 4 Hours.

This course covers the morphological changes occurring during the development of select animals, as well as the current understanding of underlying molecular mechanisms that regulate development and produce those morphological changes. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Student must complete BIOL 215 before enrolling in this class.

BIOL 347. General Ecology. 4 Hours.

Plants and animals in their environment. An ecosystem approach is used. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Student must complete BIOL 150 and either 151, 142 or 154 before enrolling in this class.

BIOL 349. Plant Physiology. 4 Hours.

Physiological processes of plants with special emphasis on nutrition, metabolism, growth, and development. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 150.

BIOL 350. Freshwater Biology. 4 Hours.

Biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of inland waters including origins, interrelationships and the effect of civilization. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOL 142 or 150 or 151 or 154 before enrolling in this class.

BIOL 355. Ecology of Fishes. 3 Hours.

This course examines worldwide fish populations in relation to various ecosystems, microhabitats, environmental degradation, connectivity, and physical forcing factors that drive both marine and aquatic systems. There will be a special emphasis on the behavioral evolution, reproductive strategies, and early-life history dynamics of fishes. Various aquatic and marine fish assemblages and their population structures will also be covered.

BIOL 360. Morphology of Vascular Plants. 4 Hours.

Structure and development of vascular plants with special emphasis on evolutionary trends. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Students must complete BIOL 150 before enrolling in this class.

BIOL 394. Independent Study General Biol. 1-4 Hour.

BIOL 401. Population Genetics. 4 Hours.

This course explores the mechanics of evolution from the viewpoint of allelic frequencies. It begins with the basic theory of Hardy Weinberg equilibrium and expands that theory to embrace linkage disequilibrium, selection in single-locus and multi-focus systems, genetic drift, and the effects of mutation rates, population size, and migration on the genetic structure of populations. Exposure is given to classic ideas (e.g., shifting balance theory and runaway sexual selection) and to applications of theory (e.g., breeding designs, conservation genetics. Lecture, 3 hours; recitation, 1 hour. Prerequisites: BIOL 215.

BIOL 402. Bioinformatics. 4 Hours.

Computational methods for study of biological sequence data in comparative biology and evolution. Analysis of genome content and organization. Techniques for searching sequence databases, pairwise and multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic methods, and methods for pattern recognition and functional inference from sequence data.

BIOL 405. Prokaryotic Physiology. 4 Hours.

In-dept examination of the physiology, metabolism, and genetics of bacteria and archaea. Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 215 and 151 or 142, or 154.

BIOL 420. Co-Op Practicum. 4-8 Hour.

A cooperative program with industry, state, and federal agencies for an in-depth study of a specialized aspect of biology. Students spend approximately 25 clock hours per semester hour for the practicum. Prerequisites: 2 years of biology or consent of biology coordinator.

BIOL 430. Pre-Veterinary Practicum. 3 Hours.

This program is designed to give MSU students a hands-on experience in veterinary medicine. The students spend about 80 hours per semester for the practicum. Prerequisite: 2 years of biology.

BIOL 439. Conservation Biology. 3 Hours.

A course that integrates information from the disciplines of ecology, genetics, biogeography, economics, environmental policy, and ethics towards understanding how to maintain and restore biological diversity.

BIOL 440. Pre-Med Practicum. 3 Hours.

This program is designed to give MSU students a basic understanding of the hospital and its functions. Students spend approximately 90 hours per semester in the various departments and the family practice clinic. Students are supervised by the physicians involved in the program while the program is coordinated by a biology professor on campus. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BIOL 445. Cancer Biology. 3 Hours.

This course describes the major aspects of cell cycle control and relates them to the multiple cell cycle defects associated with cancer. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 215.

BIOL 448. Systematic Botany. 4 Hours.

Classification and taxonomy of plants with emphasis on local flora. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 154.

BIOL 450. Parasitology. 4 Hours.

Morphology, taxonomy, and life histories of the endemic, exotic, and zoonotic parasites of the animal kingdom. Diseases caused by parasites are also presented. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to students who are Medical Laboratory Science majors.

BIOL 452. Ichthyology. 4 Hours.

This course addresses the biology, evolution, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Special emphasis will be on the anatomy, physiological adaptations, as well as the conservation of taxa in both freshwater and marine systems. In lab, students will learn to archive and identify regional fishes collected during field trips. Special emphasis will be placed on the biodiversity and taxonomy of regional fishes. Students will also be expected to present a detailed description of a particular fish species of their choosing during the semester.

BIOL 455. Hematology. 4 Hours.

Study of the blood and hematologic disorders including anemia, leukemia, and other blood dyscrasias. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to students who Medical Laboratory Science majors.

BIOL 458. Anatomy of Seed Plants. 4 Hours.

Development of cells, tissues, and organs in seed plants. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 150.

BIOL 460. Herpetology. 4 Hours.

Herpetology is the study of reptiles (exclusive of birds) and amphibians; this includes extant groups (e.g., frogs) and extinct groups (e.g., dinosaurs). This course begins with the phylogeny, history, and taxonomy of “herps” (i.e., reptiles and amphibians) and progresses to coverage of physiology, ecology, and behavior. Prerequisite: BIOL151.

BIOL 465. Immunology. 4 Hours.

Principles and techniques of immunology and serology. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 150.

BIOL 470. Histology. 4 Hours.

The course presents the microscopic anatomy of vertebrates with an emphasis on humans. Structure-function relationships at the cell and tissue levels are highlighted. Cell and tissue anatomy comprise the structural basis of normal physiology. Knowledge of histology is essential for understanding disease mechanisms in terms of altered structure and function of the body. Students are expected to identify cells, tissues and organs, and understand the structural basis of their function. Emphasis is placed on microscopic study in laboratories. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 150 or 220.

BIOL 475. Clinical Microbiology. 4 Hours.

Isolation, identification, and clinical application of pathogenic microorganisms. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 142.

BIOL 480. Molecular Biology. 4 Hours.

This course covers a variety of topics concerning the macromolecules of living cells, focusing on nucleic acids and proteins. Major areas of study include: DNA replication and transcription, protein synthesis (translation), and comparison of processes in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The latter part of the course will focus on mechanisms of gene expression, the molecular genetics of cancer, and applied molecular biology. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Student must complete BIOL 215 before enrolling in this class.

BIOL 481. Plant Biochemistry. 4 Hours.

This course explores the biochemical pathways of plants with an emphasis carbon and nitrogen metabolism as well as the diverse secondary metabolism of plants. Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 3 hours.

BIOL 482. Neurobiology. 4 Hours.

This course covers the organization and function of the nervous system. Students will learn about the nervous system at the anatomical, neurophysiological and molecular level. The course starts with the study of neuron at the cellular level and how they communicate chemically as individual cells and as a group. We then cover topics in sensation and how the nervous system commands the body. In the later part of the semester we will examine the neurobiology of human behavior, such as motivation, attention etc. and mental illnesses. Lecture, 3 hours. Laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: Students must complete BIOL 150, CHEM 121, and 122 before enrolling in this course. Student must also have sophomore status or higher.

BIOL 492. Directed Research. 1-5 Hour.

The faculty of the Department of Biology considers a valuable component of the curriculum. The content and extent of research projects are determined by the student and a faculty sponsor. The research may be in the lab or field and is intended to help the student develop a greater appreciation of the scientific process. While publication is not a requirement, all projects have a goal of producing publishable results. A successful experience in research can be an asset for graduate studies and many careers in biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 150 and 151, or 142, or 154.

BIOL 499. Special Topics. 1-8 Hour.

BIT 120. Introduction to Cybersecurity. 3 Hours.

This course will increase student’s understanding of the broad areas of cybersecurity. Discussion of the best practices for personal, professional, corporate, financial, and government protection strategies. The course will focus on three major areas: technical, organizational, and legal aspects of security. The exposure to security topics will assist students with future endeavors in all disciplines. The course does not assume any prior knowledge of computer security and can be enjoyed by anyone interested in improving the security of their digital information.

BIT 123. Technology-Personal Development. 3 Hours.

Introduction to technology for personal development. Emphasis placed on how to leverage technology to achieve goals and improve quality of life.

BIT 154. Word Processing & Presentation Software. 3 Hours.

Focuses on an intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. The focus of the Word portion is business correspondence, reports, tables, mail merge, templates, and styles; the focus of PowerPoint is slide creation and delivery of business presentations utilizing appropriate text, graphics, objects, and pictures. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is encouraged after completion of this course. Prerequisites: Previous computer experience.

BIT 185. Technology Management. 3 Hours.

Designed to explore current issues, approaches to the management of technology, the interaction of new technologies with existing technologies, legal and regulatory implications of technology, ethics, and the processes through which organizations generate and absorb technological innovations.

BIT 220. Management Information Systems. 3 Hours.

Designed to provide an introduction to systems and development concepts, technology acquisition, and various types of application software that have become prevalent or are emerging in modern organizations and society. Also introduces students to contemporary information systems and demonstrates how these systems are used throughout global organizations. The focus of this course is on the key components of information systems – people, software, hardware, data, and communication technology, and how these components can be integrated and managed to create competitive advantage.

BIT 235. Introduction to Web Site Design. 3 Hours.

Basics of web site design using HTML code and web editing software.

BIT 244. IT Security & Information Assurance. 3 Hours.

Designed to explore hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies, and procedures with respect to organizational IT Security and Risk Management. Offered on-campus Fall odd years and online Spring even years. Students must complete BIT 120 and BIT 185 prior to enrolling in this course.

BIT 258. IT Infrastructure. 3 Hours.

Designed to explore topics related to both computer and systems architecture and communication networks.

BIT 299. Special Topics. 1-3 Hour.

BIT 302. Business Communication. 3 Hours.

Focuses on professional communication in written, oral, and nonverbal channels. Emphasis on message planning in the digital age and with diverse populations, workplace communication, business report writing and presenting, and employment communication. Prerequisite: ENGL 110.

BIT 310. IT Project Management. 3 Hours.

The course is designed to examine the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to manage their information systems projects utilizing a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. Students must complete BIT 220 before enrolling in the course. A co-requisite is BIT 311.

BIT 311. Organizational Collaboration. 3 Hours.

Course explores collaboration within an organization, including establishment and maintenance of a collaborative culture, virtual team development and member roles, collaborative communication, and collaborative tools and technology. Student must complete BIT 220 before enrolling in this class. Co-requisite course is BIT 310.

BIT 340. IS Strategy, Management, & Acquisition. 3 Hours.

Designed to explore the issues and approaches to managing change, managing the information systems function in organizations, and how the IS function integrates, supports, and enables various types of organizational capabilities.

BIT 347. Data Analytics for Business. 3 Hours.

Data has become the new economic asset for business that interacts with all areas of society. Data Analytics for Business introduces data analytics in a business environment using a variety of business cases. Students will acquire practical data analytic abilities that will include data pattern recognition, analytical frameworks, predictive model construction, social network analysis, and investigation of hidden relationships within the data. Students will present the data using visualization and acquired knowledge from using different analytic software.

BIT 380. Malware Analysis. 4 Hours.

This course introduces students to concepts related to malware analysis and discusses several static analysis techniques. Students will be working with several tools which can function as static analyzers. Students would also understand Malware taxonomies and perform heap analysis to identify malware at run-time.

BIT 391. Methods of Teaching Business. 3 Hours.

Emphasizes the competencies needed for preservice teachers that may apply to the teaching of any business course. Special emphasis placed on classroom management strategies, unit development, lesson planning, evaluation and assessment option, along with other activities pertaining to the actual teaching experience. Offered on campus fall odd years.

BIT 399. Special Topics. 1-3 Hour.

BIT 421. History and Philosophy of CTE. 3 Hours.

Focuses on the history, growth, legislation, and elements of Career and Technical Education (CTE). An overview of the organization and administration at the federal, state, and local level is included. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education.

BIT 423. Leadership in CTSOs. 3 Hours.

Study of planning and implementing of career and technical student organizations. Principles in developing co-curricular career and technical education curriculum are included. Offered on campus Fall odd years. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

BIT 440. Enterprise Architecture. 3 Hours.

Designed to explore the design, selection, implementation, and management of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for information systems. The focus is on applications and infrastructures as applied within the business. The course will also address outsourcing and use of a cloud environment. Prerequisite: BIT 220.

BIT 445. IT Audit Controls. 3 Hours.

Designed to explore the fundamental concepts of the information technology audit and control function. The main focuses of this course is on the understanding information controls, the types of controls and their impact on the organization, and how to manage and audit. Offered on campus Fall odd years and online Spring even years. Prerequisite: Students must complete BIT 385 before enrolling in this course.

BIT 452. Client/Server Database. 3 Hours.

Designed to explore the issues of managing database systems as essential organizational resources. Students learn the enterprise-data-architecture components, data storage configurations, and information retrieval methods. Offered on campus Spring even years and online Fall odd years. Prerequisite: Student must complete BIT 312 before enrolling in this class.

BIT 453. Systems Analysis. 3 Hours.

Designed to explore systematic methodologies for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities need to address the business requirements, and specifying the requirements for the information systems solution. Students must complete BIT 310 and BIT 311 before enrolling in the course.

BIT 454. Data and Information Management. 3 Hours.

Provides the students with an introduction to the core concepts in data and information management. It is centered around the core skills of identifying organization information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data modes into relational data models and verifying its structural characteristics with normalization techniques, and implementing and utilizing a relational database. Prerequisites: Students majoring in MIS must complete BIT 453 prior to enrolling in the course.

BIT 455. E-Commerce. 3 Hours.

Exploration of E-Commerce and E-Business technologies and key concepts of the evolving dynamic of business and information system environments. Students will present the data using visualization and acquired knowledge by implementing different analytic software solutions. Prerequisites: Students must complete BIT 454 before enrolling in the course.

BIT 460. MIS Seminar. 3 Hours.

The MIS seminar provides the students an opportunity to explore current issues, trends, and careers in the field. Prerequisite: Restricted to students with senior status.

BIT 470. Projects in MIS. 3 Hours.

This is the culminating experience for all MIS majors. The application of concepts learned from courses taken in the College of Business core and Management Information Systems courses are applied to real world projects. Students must complete BIT 455 prior to enrolling in this course. BIT 441 and BIT 460 can be taken while take BIT 470. Restricted to students with senior status.

BIT 494. Independent Study. 1-8 Hour.

BIT 497. Internship. 1-9 Hour.

Internship allows the student to combine an on-the-job learning experience with related academic coursework. Prerequisite: Restricted to MIS majors.

BIT 499. Special Topics. 1-3 Hour.

Topics will vary from year to year.

BOTE 147. Word Processing. 3 Hours.

Use of current word processing software to create professional business documents including letters, memos, reports, tables, forms, brochures, and graphic aids. Advanced features in printing, macros, and merging also practiced. Prerequisite: BOTE 152 or at least one semester of high school keyboarding. Offered online only.

BOTE 152. Keyboarding II. 3 Hours.

Development of speed and accuracy in keyboarding straight copy and production activities. Emphasis placed on formatting and keying various business documents including memos, letters, reports, and tables from straight copy, rough drafts, and unorganized material. Students must complete at least one semester of high school keyboarding. Student must complete at least one semester of high school keyboarding before enrolling in this class. Offered online only.

BOTE 247. Spreadsheet Applications. 3 Hours.

Intermediate and advanced use of application software for creation of spreadsheets, graphs, databases, and macros. Integration with other software applications is also reviewed. Prerequisite: Students must complete at least one college level math course, ASC 093 (Intermediate Algebra) or higher before enrolling in this course.

BUS 300. Prior Learning Assessment. 1 Hour.

Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Development is a one-credit experience where students develop one or more Prior Learning Portfolios. A Prior Learning Portfolio is a collection of materials, reflections, and artifacts compiled to demonstrate previous non-academic experience and knowledge relevant to a specific course in your academic degree plan. A portfolio consists of multiple required components. Each portfolio component plays a role in demonstrating mastery of course objectives. Portfolio components will illustrate knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of prior learning.

BUS 495. Seminars in Leadership Development. 3 Hours.

This is an applied leadership course that emphasizes effective, compassionate, and ethical leadership within the leader/follower dynamic. Students shall apply techniques relevant to authentic leadership including self-awareness, self-management, environmental situations, social awareness and responsibility, and relationship management. A service-learning project is integrated into this applied experience. Prerequisites: Instructor consent is required.

BUS 497. Internship. 1-12 Hour.

Internship allows the student to combine an on-the-job learning experience with related academic coursework. Restricted to any College of Business major or minor and consent of Internship Coordinator.

CHEM 110. Survey of Chemistry. 4 Hours.

An introductory course covering topics that concern students’ everyday lives. This course is designed for liberal arts and general education students. The course consists of an introduction to the science and includes historical perspectives. The course is intended to present chemistry in its broad culture, social, and economic context. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

CHEM 110H. Honors Survey of Chemistry. 4 Hours.

An introductory course covering topics that concern students’ everyday lives. This course is designed for liberal arts and general education students. The course consists of an introduction to the science and includes historical perspectives. The course is designed to present chemistry in its broad cultural, social, and economic context. Assignments will include investigation of specific topics and written descriptions of the findings. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Honors program admission or 3.30 cumulative GPA and permission of the instructor.

CHEM 115. Introductory Chemistry. 4 Hours.

Presents knowledge of concepts of chemical principles in greater depth and with more mathematical applications than in CHEM 110. Includes studies of general inorganic principles. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

CHEM 115H. Honors Introductory Chemistry. 4 Hours.

This course introduces concepts in general, organic, and biochemistry. Topics likely to be covered include: measurement, atoms, molecules, elements, the periodic table, nuclear chemistry, compounds, bonds, molecular geometry, classes of organic compounds, gases, liquids, solutions, chemical reactions, solutions, acids, bases, and biochemical compounds. Assignments will include investigation of specific topics and written descriptions of the findings. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Corequisite: Math 102 or 103. Prerequisite: Honors program admission or 3.30 cumulative GPA and permission of the instructor.

CHEM 121. General Chemistry I. 5 Hours.

This course is the first of two-semester sequence primarily intended for students majoring in science and science-related fields. Topics likely to be covered in this semester include; matter, measurement, atoms, ions, molecules, reactions, chemical calculations, thermochemistry, bonding, molecular geometry periodicity, and gases. Lecture, 3 hours; recitation, 1 hour; laboratory, 3 hours. Corequisite: MATH 103.

CHEM 121H. Honors General Chemistry I. 5 Hours.

This course is the first of a two-semester sequence primarily intended for students majoring in science and science-related fields. Topics likely to be covered in this semester include: matter, measurement, atoms ions, molecules, reactions, chemical calculations, thermochemistry, bonding, molecular geometry, periodicity. and gases. Note: CHEM 121 and 121L must be taken concurrently. Assignments will include investigations of specific topics and written descriptions of the findings. Lecture, 3 hours; recitation, 1 hour; laboratory, 3 hours. Corequisite: MATH 103. Prerequisite: Honors program admission or 3.30 cumulative GPA and permission of the instructor.

CHEM 122. General Chemistry II. 5 Hours.

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence primarily intended for students majoring in science and science-related fields. Topics likely to be covered in this semester include: intermolecular forces, liquids, solids, kinetics, equilibria, acids, bases, solution chemistry, precipitation, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Lecture, 3 hours; recitation, 1 hour; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 121.

CHEM 122H. Honors General Chemistry II. 5 Hours.

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence primarily intended for students majoring in science and science-related fields. Topics likely to be covered in this semester include: intermolecular forces, liquids, solids, kinetics, equilibria, acids, bases, solutions chemistry, precipitation, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Assignments will include investigation of specific topics and written descriptions of the findings. Lecture, 3 hours; recitation, 1 hour; laboratory, 3 hours. Corequisite: MATH 103. Prerequisites: CHEM 121H/121HL, Honors program admission or 3.30 cumulative GPA and permission of the instructor.

CHEM 127. Chemistry of the Environment. 4 Hours.

This course is unique in that it uses topics of concern/interest to facilitate the learning and understanding of the scientific concepts behind them. The course will use current environmental topics, such as our atmosphere, global warming, energy, the ozone layer and water quality, to bring forward important chemical concepts as naming, bonding, stoichiometry, energetics, pH and chemical reactions. The course will also bring an interdisciplinary flavor to the material, discussing such topics as the carbon cycle and biological contributions, how earth processes may affect the quality of our drinking water and the effect of acid rain on the earth (both in terms of the geology and the ecosystem).

CHEM 227. Principles of Environmental Chemistry. 4 Hours.

Designed to provide students with a basic introduction to Environmental Chemistry. The course will introduce students to the environmental pathways, toxicology, and organic and inorganic environmental contaminants. The students will also study various processes in the environment, including those in air, soil, and water. Depending on time, the students may also be introduced to the management of hazardous chemicals. Prerequisite: Student must complete CHEM 127 before enrolling in this course.

CHEM 230. Quantitative Analysis. 5 Hours.

A course in quantitative chemistry including gravimetric and volumetric analysis, statistical treatment of data, and an introduction to some instrumental analysis. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 122.

CHEM 240. Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry. 5 Hours.

Theory of bonding and structure in organic molecules and their reactions. An emphasis on functional groups related to biological molecules. This course presents the minimum preparation for CHEM 480. Offered in the spring. Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 122.