May 30, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Courses


 

Music: Music Education

  
  • MUE 314 - Elementary Music Methods

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Methods of instruction, planning, and presentation of appropriate content in elementary and general music. Admission to the Teacher Education Program for BME students and junior standing for BA and BM students required. 40 hours of field placement required.
  
  • MUE 416 - Secondary Music Methods

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Methods of instruction, planning, and presentation of appropriate contents in choral, instrumental, and secondary general music. Specific outcomes of instrumental and choral degree concentrations and those common to secondary music instruction are addressed. Admission to the Teacher Education Program for BME students and junior standing for BA and BM students required.

Music: Performing Ensembles

  
  • MUP 120 - Anderson University Choir

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Large choral ensemble that performs a broad variety of sacred and secular music. Covers fundamentals of singing and music reading. Performance requirements include two to three on-campus appearances and one Sunday in area churches per semester. Meets the primary ensemble requirement for music majors and minors whose instrument is voice or keyboard and who are not placed in MUP 127  or MUP 227 . Open to all students by audition. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 121 - Contemporary Vocal Lab

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Contemporary Vocal Lab provides vocalists coaching in and opportunities for collaborative performance in a variety of contemporary styles. Meets the secondary ensemble requirement for music majors and serves as an elective for others. Prerequisite: MUA 110 , 144 , or 210  (voice class or lessons at least one semester). Repeatable. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 122 - Anderson University Wind Symphony

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Study and performance of brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments in a wind ensemble; small chamber instrumental groups may be formed within the larger ensemble according to need and availability of personnel. Open to all students by audition. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 123 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Small instrumental experiences with emphasis on increased knowledge of literature, the development of individual proficiency, and the development of good ensemble playing; includes special rehearsals, college, public school, church, and other performances. Various ensembles will be offered according to student interest. For some students, enrollment in other ensembles may also be required. Please see Director of Instrumental Activities for information. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 123I - West African Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    The West African Ensemble performs traditional and adapted rhythms of West African cultures. Students will develop performance skills and understandings related to West African performance traditions. Open to all students by interview with the director. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 125 - Anderson Symphony Orchestra

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    University/Community orchestra open to those with a background in orchestral playing. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 126 - AU Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Study and performance of contemporary black gospel music, pop, show music jazz and blues idioms, spirituals, and church music; includes concerts on campus and in churches. Open to all students by audition. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 127 - Anderson University Concert Choir

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    A medium-sized ensemble that performs more advanced choral music. This group presents concerts on and off campus, including university tours. Also includes University Choir rehearsals, repertoire, and performances. Meets the primary ensemble requirement for music majors and minors whose instrument is voice or keyboard and who are not assigned to MUP 120  or MUP 227 . Open to all students by audition. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 128 - Guitar Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Small ensemble experience for music majors whose primary or secondary instrument is guitar. Stresses reading skills, group performance and individual proficiency. Literature includes classics from Renaissance to present. Open to all students by audition. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 129 - Jazz Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Study and performance of jazz music in an ensemble setting. Survey of contemporary and traditional repertoire and their respective performance practices. Regular public performances required. Concurrent enrollment in the respective primary ensemble required. Prerequisite: Audition. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 130 - String Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Study and performance of string instruments in an ensemble setting. Survey of contemporary and traditional repertoire and their respective performance practices. Regular public performances required. Meets the primary ensemble requirement for students whose primary instrument is an orchestral stringed instrument. Prerequisite: Audition. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 202 - Worship Lab

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Lab experience intended to provide students realistic practice in forming, rehearsing, participating in, and leading a worship band under the supervision of an experienced instructor. Prerequisites: Two semesters each of MUS 135 , MUS 137 , and MUS 145  Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 205 - Commercial Music Ensemble

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Guided and independent practice and performance for small ensembles and individuals in a variety of commercial music styles. Emphasis on stylistic performance practices, improvisation, and rehearsal procedures. Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.
  
  • MUP 227 - Anderson University Chamber Singers

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Small, highly select vocal ensemble that performs sophisticated choral music in diverse styles. The group presents concerts on and off campus, including university tours. Meets the primary ensemble requirement for music majors and minors whose instrument is voice or keyboard and who are not assigned to MUP 120  or MUP 127 . Open to all upperclassmen by audition. Co-requisite: MUP 120 . Ensembles are open to every student who meets the stated requirements; each course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours.

Music: Recitals

  
  • MUR 200 - Special Recital with Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Designed for all music majors and select non-majors who wish to present a recital with accompanist outside of degree requirements. Students must have approval of their instructor and stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Accompanist and recording fees included. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 201 - Special Recital without Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Designed for all music majors and select non-majors who wish to present a recital without accompanist outside of degree requirements. Students must have approval of their instructor and stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Recording fee included. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 300 - Junior Recital with Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required for all BME and BM in Performance majors who need an accompanist for the recital. Students must stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Accompanist and recording fees included. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 301 - Junior Recital without Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required for all BME and BM in Performance majors who do not need an accompanist for the recital. Students must stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Recording fees included. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 400 - Senior Recital with Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required for BM in Performance majors who need an accompanist for the recital. Students must first have presented a junior recital and must stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Includes accompanist and recording fees. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 401 - Senior Recital without Accompanist

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required for BM in Performance majors who do not need an accompanist. Students must first have presented a junior recital and must stand a pre-recital jury hearing before the music faculty. Includes recording fee. Recital content will be commensurate with the student’s instrument and area of specialization.
  
  • MUR 490 - Senior Worship Project

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Public presentation of a worship experience designed and produced by an individual student. Required for worship leadership majors. Corequisite: MUC 495  (not repeatable).

Music: Theory

  
  • MUT 100 - Fundamentals

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of basic music fundamentals necessary for serious study of music. Required for students who demonstrate insufficient skills on entrance test before enrolling in MUT 101 . This course does not count as hours toward graduation.
  
  • MUT 101 - Theory and Musicianship I

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Introduction to fundamentals of music, including notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, and notation of rhythm; ear-training and keyboard harmony parallel written materials.
  
  • MUT 103 - Theory and Musicianship II

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Introduction to four-part writing, diatonic triads and their inversions, harmonization of melodies, non-chord tones, diatonic seventh chords; ear-training and keyboard harmony parallel written materials. Prerequisite: C or better in MUT 101 .
  
  • MUT 201 - Theory and Musicianship III

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Introduction to chromatic harmony, with emphasis on musical analysis with attention to voice leading, chord progressions, usage of chords within phrases, and cadential treatments; ear-training, composition, and keyboard harmony parallel written material. Prerequisite: C or better in MUT 103 .
  
  • MUT 203 - Theory and Musicianship IV

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Advanced chromatic harmony and modulation; asymmetrical and changing meter; small forms; ear-training, composition, and keyboard harmony parallel written material. Prerequisite: C or better in MUT 201 .
  
  • MUT 204 - Improvisation I

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of theory and practice of improvisation, as it relates to arranging, composing, and performing in various styles. Prerequisite: MUT 101 .
  
  • MUT 205 - Improvisation II

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    Advanced study of theory and practice of improvisation, as it relates to arranging, composing, and performing in various styles. Prerequisites: C or better in MUT 204 .
  
  • MUT 208 - Orchestration

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Basic principles and practices in orchestrating and adapting music for instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: C or better in MUT 103 .
  
  • MUT 210 - Songwriting

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    The study and practice of the organization of ideas, words, and music into the writing of songs in genres of contemporary commercial music. Will address melody, harmony, lyrics, point of view, and song logic through composition and analysis. Prerequisite: MUT 103 . (not repeatable).
  
  • MUT 301 - Theory and Musicianship V

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Analysis of longer forms, survey of modern compositional and analytical techniques, application to interpretation and original writing. Prerequisite: C or better in MUT 203 .
  
  • MUT 303 - Counterpoint

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Principles of voice leading taught through species and stylistic counterpoint. Prerequisites: MUT 203 .
  
  • MUT 305 - Composition

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Writing original musical compositions. Assignments are individualized based on student experience and interests. Repeatable.
  
  • MUT 319 - Arranging for Contemporary Media

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Application of music writing skills in varied contemporary media; adapting music for contemporary instrumental and vocal ensembles, creating musical transitions and accompaniments, simplifying and elaborating music in secular or sacred media.

Nursing

Ratio of lecture to clinical time:

Each course that includes a clinical component is designed to have a 1:3 ratio of classroom to clinical time. For example, for each hour spent per week in the classroom, 3 hours is spent per week in clinical experience. For a class that meets for 2 hours of lecture each week, 6 hours is spent in clinical each week. For a class that meets for 3 hours of lecture each week, 9 hours is spent in clinical each week. Time spent in a course will include professional activities, evidence-based projects, and simulation as well.

  
  • NUR 190 - Medical Terminology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 190 is an introduction to medical terminology for nursing students. Students will learn word roots, combining forms, used to describe anatomical parts and landmarks, suffixes, prefixes and abbreviations that are commonly used in health care communication, documentation and charting.
  
  • NUR 310 - Pathophysiology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 310 is an introduction to basic pathophysiological concepts and commonly occurring acute and chronic health problems utilizing a body systems approach - Building on knowledge gained in Anatomy and Physiology. Students are acquainted with clinical reasoning skills necessary for a successful career in nursing. The course provides exposure to current trends, treatment advances and ongoing research for emerging health problems.
  
  • NUR 311 - Pharmacology I

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 311 is an introduction to the biochemical, physiologic, and psychological effects of drugs on the holistic person over the lifespan in a multicultural society. Drug actions, nursing process and client teaching, medication safety and administration are examined and calculation methods are introduced.
  
  • NUR 312 - Pharmacology II

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 312 is a continuation of NUR 311 , Pharmacology I, in its study of the biochemical, physiologic and psychological effects of drugs on the holistic person over the lifespan in a multicultural society. Major drug classifications, indications for use, side effects, interactions, routes of administration, dosages and contraindications are reviewed. Accurate medication calculation methods are reinforced.
  
  • NUR 315 - Pathophysiology for Practicing Nurses

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 315 is an examination of basic pathophysiological concepts and commonly occurring acute and chronic health problems utilizing a body systems approach, for the practicing nurse. Further discussion is provided regarding current trends, treatment advances and ongoing research for emerging health problems.
  
  • NUR 316 - Pharmacology for Practicing Nurses

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 316 is a study of the process of medication administration and the professional nurse’s role as a leader and as an advocate for both nurses and patients in the practice setting. Emphasis is on examining the efficiency of the process from initiation of the healthcare provider’s order to administration of the medication in the context of the nurse’s current practice, emphasizing inter-professional collaboration. Ethical dilemmas confronting nurses in various practice settings regarding medication administration will be addressed.
  
  • NUR 320 - Foundations in Nursing

    6 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 320, Foundations in Nursing introduces the student to core competencies required by modern health care professionals. The course emphasizes the development of clinical judgment, basic nursing principles, key nursing interventions, and the nursing process. The course investigates topics such as effective communication, infection control, safety, and health care trends. Each week three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and nine (9) hours in clinical experience.
  
  • NUR 322 - Mental Health and Wellness

    5 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 322 focuses on knowledge and application of theories and the nursing process to identify, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for the care of clients with psychiatric disorders. Each week three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and six (6) hours in clinical experience.
  
  • NUR 324 - Adult Health

    6 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 324 explores the roles and responsibilities of professional nursing practice for patients with specific medical and/or surgical conditions. The nursing process is applied with emphasis placed on care that addresses the specific needs of the adult patient for the maintenance, promotion and restoration of physiological/psychosocial function. Each week three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and nine (9) hours in clinical experience.
  
  • NUR 350 - Skills Practicum

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 350 is a practical hands-on experience in basic nursing techniques. Students learn and perform specific clinical skills using scientific principles foundational to nursing knowledge, intervention, and application.
  
  • NUR 352 - Health Assessment

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 352 focuses on developing skills and knowledge related to history taking, assessing health status and recognizing deviations from the normal. Emphasis is on the collection of subjective and objective data, physical examinations and accurate documentation. Communication technique is further enhanced by developing interviewing skills.
  
  • NUR 353 - Health Assessment for Practicing Nurses

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 353 will enhance further development of skills and knowledge related to assessing health status of patients for practicing nurses. Emphasis is focused on the collection of a complete history and physical exam for the practicing nurse utilizing effective communication techniques.
  
  • NUR 355 - Introduction to Research in Nursing

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 355 will focuses on the role of the professional nurse in critical appraisal to determine the merit and readiness of research literature for use in clinical practice.
  
  • NUR 356 - Nursing Research in Practice

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 356 focuses on the role of the professional nurse in critical appraisal to determine the merit and readiness of research literature for use in by the practicing nurse.
  
  • NUR 365 - Professional Role Transition

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 365 will serve as a bridge to develop and expand one’s role as a professional nurse. Application of the Christian worldview will be used in preparing the associate level nurse to think more broadly within a baccalaureate framework and the nurse’s professional role. Students will strive to enhance their clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of the role of the professional nurse, and apply these evidence-based principles to practice.
  
  • NUR 420 - Childbearing

    5 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 420 focuses on the care, counseling, and education of childbearing families. Didactic and clinical learning opportunities focus on nursing practice with expectant mothers, neonates and their families in classroom and selected health care settings. This course provides the theoretical basis for the nursing management of developmental and pathological human responses related to healthy and high risk childbearing families. Each week three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and six (6) in clinical experience.
  
  • NUR 421 - Childrearing

    5 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 421 will include application of the nursing process with children and families in the hospital and community settings. Care will focus on common pediatric health problems and the health promotion needs of well, acute and chronically ill children. Additional emphasis will be placed on the developmental aspects of children from infancy to adolescence and on children with special health problems, including genetic disorders. Each week three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and six (6) hours in clinical experience.
  
  • NUR 423 - Community Health Nursing

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 423 focuses on assessing needs, promoting health, and preventing disease in vulnerable individuals, groups, and communities across the lifespan. Family and community assessments will be performed utilizing multidisciplinary theories and principles. Each week three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and three (3) hours in clinical experience.
  
  • NUR 424 - Community Health for Practicing Nurses

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 424 focuses on needs assessment, health promotion, and disease prevention in both vulnerable and healthy populations across the lifespan. Students will utilize previous education and experience in the application of new skills and learned theories towards a specific population in a focused experience. Students will explore policy development in the public health setting.
  
  • NUR 425 - Critical Care

    5 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 425 focuses on the biological, psychological, philosophical and sociocultural influences on complex health problems related to acute and traumatic conditions. This course emphasizes the concepts of circulation, oxygenation, homeostasis and compensation in acutely ill adults. Each week; three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and six (6) in the clinical experience.
  
  • NUR 451 - Issues in Professional Nursing

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 451 is an examination of the nurse’s role through evaluation of historical and current issues impacting the profession and health care delivery systems. The legal, ethical, social, economic, political and moral obligations of the professional nurse are explored from the Christian worldview.
  
  • NUR 452 - Issues in Professional Nursing Practice

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 452 examines the nurse’s role through evaluation of historical and current issues impacting the profession and health care delivery systems. The legal, ethical, social, economic, political and moral obligations of the professional nurse are explored from the Christian worldview.
  
  • NUR 453 - Leadership and Management

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 453 is a study of health care organizational structures and the professional nurse’s role as a patient advocate, leader, manager, and change agent. Emphasis is on the application of the theories and principles of leadership and management in the context of the healthcare delivery system. Ethical and spiritual dilemmas confronting nurses are explored from multiple perspectives. Each week three (3) hours will be spent in didactic and three (3) hours in clinical experience.
  
  • NUR 454 - Leadership and Management for Practicing Nurses

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 454 is a study of health care organizational structures and the professional nurse’s role as a leader, manager, and change agent. Emphasis is on the application of the theories and principles of leadership and management in the context of the healthcare delivery system and includes a focused experience based upon a change theory. Ethical and spiritual dilemmas confronting nurses are explored from multiple perspectives.
  
  • NUR 457 - Clinical Preceptorship

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 457 is a practicum consisting of preceptor-supervised clinical experience in a regional health care facility. A total of one-hundred and twenty (120) hours will be spent in clinical experience.
  
  • NUR 459 - Senior Seminar

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 459 provides an opportunity to monitor the outcomes of care processes and apply improvement methods to design changes in health care systems that will improve quality and safety.
  
  • NUR 485 - Project Development

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 485 provides an opportunity to develop a proposal and obtain approval for the senior project based upon the focused experience within either the Community Health for Practicing Nurses or the Leadership and Management for Practicing Nurses courses, Pre-requisites courses include all courses in the RN-BSNC track except NUR 490  Senior Project. Co-requisite: NUR 424  Community Health for Practicing Nurses or NUR 454  Leadership and Management for Practicing Nurses.
  
  • NUR 490 - Senior Project

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    NUR 490 provides an integrated experience applying the principles of professional nursing. An emphasis will be placed on role development of the baccalaureate nurse through completion of the senior project. The senior project includes identification, evaluation and application of evidence-based principles to support the role of the professional nurse, to improve patient safety and/or quality outcomes, and the efficiency of the healthcare system.

Organizational Leadership

  
  • OLS 310 - Accounting/Budgeting Concepts for Managers

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    The evaluation of financial reports and the use of accounting information in making management and investment decisions. Topics include applications of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis. Students will develop operational and capital budgets. Prerequisite: MGT 341  
  
  • OLS 420 - Compensation

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    An examination of compensation systems in the context of current theory, research, and practice. The course includes a survey of established approaches to compensation decisions; new developments in application of compensation; and how compensation can be managed to provide a strategic advantage. Prerequisite: MGT 343 . (Same as MGT 420 ).
  
  • OLS 440 - Training and Development

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Topics include assessing training needs, creating learning objectives, identifying resources, understanding adult learners, designing training, using training media effectively, and evaluating training results and the return on investment. Prerequisite: MGT 343 . (Same as MGT 440 .)
  
  • OLS 450 - Critical Thinking in Organizations

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course focuses on systems thinking and the understanding of research design and measurement theory used in solving organizational and human resource development problems. The emphasis is on applied methodology rather than statistical issues, with the intent of the student becoming an effective consumer of information. The student will learn how to report findings in a practical and influential manner. Includes the importance of knowledge management. Prerequisite: MGT 341 .
  
  • OLS 479 - Quality Management

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of fundamental management techniques, existing and innovative improvement efforts, and specialized technical skills in a structure focused on continuously improving all processes within organizations - both service and manufacturing. (Same as MGT 479 ). Prerequisites: MGT 341  and BUS 230  or MAT 108 .
  
  • OLS 490 - Senior Seminar in Organizational Leadership

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of how organizational leaders create an environment conducive to high levels of employee self-motivation, quality and productivity. Emphasis is placed on process and system thinking. Prerequisite: MGT 343 , 443 , PSY 318 
  
  • OLS 495 - Organizational Leadership Internship

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Students apply knowledge of theories, methods, and problems from previous course work to observe, study, and then recommend procedures to enhance or improve some aspect of an organization. The internship may be completed at students’ places of employment; however the work performed must be outside the scope of the students’ normal duties. The practicum also may be completed elsewhere. The course may be repeated once, but the students experiences must be different than or a more demanding extension of the original internship Prerequisite: MGT 343 , MGT 443 , PSY 318 .

Philosophy

  
  • PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of basic philosophical issues and problems; includes works of important philosophers, modes of thinking, and philosophical inquiry.
  
  • PHI 205 - Introduction to Ethics

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of modes of moral thinking and analysis and their application in specific practical settings; influence of religious values upon ethical development.

Physical Science

  
  • PSC 101 - Physical Science

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    Overview of physics and chemistry, with numerous practical applications; with lab. Designed for non-science majors. Prerequisite: MAT 101  (Fall; Spring)
  
  • PSC 201 - Earth Science

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of concepts of geology, meteorology, and oceanology; with laboratory. Prerequisite: MAT 101  

Physics

  
  • PHY 151 - General Physics 1

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of kinematics, statics, vectors, energy, momentum and heat. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: MAT 107  or MAT 140 .
  
  • PHY 152 - General Physics 2

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of electricity, magnetism, wave motion, sound, and light. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in PHY 151 .
  
  • PHY 153 - General Physics 1 Lab

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required lab for PHY 151 . Corequisite: PHY 151 .
  
  • PHY 154 - General Physics 2 Lab

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required lab for PHY 152 . Corequisite: PHY 152 .
  
  • PHY 201 - University Physics 1

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    Calculus-based study of kinematics, force, energy, momentum, oscillatory motion, and waves. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: MAT 140 .
  
  • PHY 202 - University Physics 2

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    Calculus-based study of heat, thermodynamics, electric potential, electric and magnetic fields and currents. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in PHY 201 .
  
  • PHY 203 - University Physics 1 Lab

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required lab for PHY 201 . Corequisite: PHY 201 .
  
  • PHY 204 - University Physics 2 Lab

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required lab for PHY 202 . Corequisite: PHY 202 .
  
  • PHY 215 - University Physics 3

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    Calculus-based study of electromagnetic fields, electromagnetic waves, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in PHY 202 .
  
  • PHY 216 - University Physics 3 Lab

    0 Cr. Hrs.
    Required lab for PHY 215 . Corequisite: PHY 215 .
  
  • PHY 305 - Physics in Biology and Medicine

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Applications of introductory physics concepts in the study of biological systems and processes. The physics of medical technology and diagnostic techniques will also be explored. Prerequisites: PHY 152  or PHY 202  and BIO 201 .
  
  • PHY 310 - Computational Science

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Computer simulation and modeling of scientific systems. Emphasis will be on developing visual insight and large-scale numerical calculations. Prerequisite: PHY 152  or PHY 202 .
  
  • PHY 325 - Basic Electronics

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    An introduction to the analysis of dc and ac circuits, amplifiers, filters, semiconductor devices, and instrument systems. Prerequisites: PHY 152  or PHY 202 .

Political Science

  
  • PS 101 - American National Government

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of the constitutional basis of the federal government, including its organization, functions, and services.
  
  • PS 102 - State and Local Government

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of the constitutional basis, structure, and functions of state and local governments in the United States.

Psychology

  
  • PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Introduction to Psychology is a survey course that provides an overview of the methods, terms, theories and research findings in the field of psychology. By understanding the principles of psychology, students learn and understand more about themselves and others.
  
  • PSY 102 - Pathways in Psychology

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of career planning and developmental issues; topics include an overview of the psychology major, career options, and improving writing skills with an emphasis on APA format. Course fee: $13.00
  
  • PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences provides an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as well as computer statistical analysis. Prerequisite: Score of 450+ on the math SAT or have earned a “C” or higher in MAT 101 ; PSY 101 .
  
  • PSY 205 - Human Development

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course provides a survey of human development and developmental theories from conception to death focusing on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors that affect individuals across the life span. Prerequisite: PSY 101  
  
  • PSY 211 - Research Methods

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    This course examines the principles of research design, methodology, and data analysis in psychology. Method and design issues relevant to a wide range of substantive areas in psychology are covered, such as experimental designs, survey research, observational research, and qualitative content analysis. Further, students receive an introduction to data management and analysis and research ethics. Prerequisites: PSY 101  and PSY 190  with a C or better , or instructor approval.
  
  • PSY 213 - Psychology Lab Research Assistant

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    This course provides undergraduate students with firsthand experience in a psychology lab. Duties vary depending on the researcher and the project but can include tasks such as literature searches; gathering, coding and entering data; and participating in research discussions with the lab team. Prerequisites: PSY 101 , PSY 190 , and PSY 211 , or permission from the instructor. (May be repeated up to 3 times).
  
  • PSY 301 - Social Psychology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course examines the influence of the social context on an individual’s thoughts and behavior. Topics include social perception and cognition, attribution, attitude formation, prejudice and discrimination, interpersonal attraction and relationships, social influence, prosocial behavior, and aggression. Prerequisite: PSY 101  or SOC 101 .
  
  • PSY 311 - Research Methods II

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    Advanced course in research methods combining text based learning of more complex methodological techniques and analysis, design, implementation, analysis. The presentation of a completed project is expected. Prerequisites: PSY 101 , 190 , and 211 .
  
  • PSY 312 - Principles of Learning

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of principles of behavior and learning and their significance for psychological theory and application. Prerequisite: PSY 211 . PSY 312 cannot be used as a substitute for EDU 211 .
  
  • PSY 314 - Physiological Psychology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of the physiological basis and mechanisms of thoughts and behavior through a study of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, particularly the processing of sensation and perception. Prerequisite: PSY 101 , CHE 101  or 111 , BIO 110  or 150 , or permission of instructor. Same as BIO 314 .
 

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