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ACCT 200: Elements of Accounting I

Basic principles of the complete accounting cycle.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ACCT 201: Elements of Accounting II

Special emphasis on partnership, corporate accounting, and the uses of accounting information by managers.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ACCT 315: Business Law

The legal environment of business, governmental regulation, contracts, and property. Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ANTH 171: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Examination of diversity and similarities across contemporary world societies.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ART 110: Introduction to the Visual Arts

Study and analysis of artistic methods and meaning in the visual arts. Films, original works, slides, discussions, demonstrations.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ART 230: Intro to Drawing

Study and application of different drawing media, methods and techniques. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

BIMD 220: Human Anatomy & Physiology I

A survey of the anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems and the foundational concepts required to understand them. Each concept is presented through the lens of a diverse human population.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

BIMD 220L: Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

Laboratory exploration of human anatomy and physiology through virtual physiology experiments, dissections, human cadaver viewings, and evaluations of self.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

BIMD 221: Human Anatomy & Physiology II

A survey of the anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems and the foundational concepts required to understand them. Each concept is presented through the lens of a diverse human population.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

BIMD 221L: Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

Laboratory exploration of human anatomy and physiology through virtual physiology experiments, dissections, human cadaver viewings, and evaluations of self.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

CHEM 115: Introductory Chemistry

Measurement, ionic and covalent compounds, chemical calculations, states of matter; energy, solutions, reactions, chemical bonding.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

CHEM 115L: Introductory Chemistry Lab

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 115.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

CHEM 116: Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

Does not satisfy the prerequisite for any advanced chemistry course. A second semester of general chemistry with emphasis on organic and biochemistry. Includes alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, alcohol, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

CHEM 116L: Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 116.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

CHEM 121: General Chemistry I

Open to all students; no high school credit in chemistry required. Elementary principles and theories of chemistry; matter, measurement, atoms, ions, molecules, reactions, chemical calculations, thermochemistry, bonding, molecular geometry, periodicity, gases.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

CHEM 121L: General Chemistry I Lab

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 121.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

CHEM 122: General Chemistry II

Elementary principles and theories of chemistry; Intermolecular forces, liquids, solids, kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases. Solution of chemistry, precipitation, thermodynamics, electrochemistry.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

CHEM 122L: General Chemistry II Lab

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 122.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

CJ 201: Introduction to Criminal Justice

An undergraduate study and overview of the criminal justice system emphasizing the "system," its legal actors and its political constraints. Designed for the beginning student in law enforcement, criminology, corrections, sociology, social welfare, government and pre-law.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COMM 102: Introduction to Communication

This course introduces students to the discipline of Communication. Surveys a broad range of sub-disciplines, including social media, strategic communication, human interactions, newswriting, communication technology, media and communication policies, and digital media production.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COMM 110: Fundamentals of Public Speaking

This course will introduce students to the theoretical frameworks and practical application of public speaking by integrating conceptual themes of rhetoric, stylistic organization, delivery, evaluative assessment, and argumentation.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COMM 200: Writing for New and Traditional Media

This course is to introduce you to the basics of both traditional and new media writing. You will learn to write for multiple media outlets, and to tailor news to those outlets. You'll also learn to think critically about news, the media, and news sources.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COMM 326: Content Creation for Social Media

This course focuses on writing, creating and curating professional content for diverse social media platforms with the goal of engaging users, delivering messages and building relationships.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COMM 345: Social Media Strategy

This course focuses on scholarly and commercial aspects of social media strategy as a Communicative practice.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COMM 346: Sports Communication

This course will take you through the basics of sports communication and introduce you to all the different fields of sports communication.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COMM 360: Communicating Science

This class is designed for upper-division students in the physical, biological, social, health and engineering sciences interested in science communication.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COMM 374: Principles of Strategic Communication

This course is an overview of principles and practices in strategic communication, including the role of strategic communication in society and the market place, consumer behavior, media, budgeting and planning, and the creation and production of strategic communication messages.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COMM 380: Health Communication

Introduces theories and practices of health communication. Explores health communication with interpersonal sources (e.g., physicians other providers), groups (e.g., support groups healthcare organizations), and effective communication through mass media and digital/social media channels.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COMM 410: Senior Capstone in Communication

This course introduces, methodologies of historical, descriptive, and experimental research with attention to interpreting research results, selecting research design and conducting communication research projects.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COUN 536: Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities

This course focuses on medical and psychosocial information regarding chronic illnesses and disabilities in clinical rehabilitation counseling practice. Students will develop an understanding of functional implication of physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

COUN 539: Case Management and Community Partnership in Rehabilitation

This course focuses on examining procedures and techniques related to individualized case management and caseload management. This course explores case management with various disabilities group in both an educational and vocational community resource setting.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ECON 105: Elements of Economics

Survey of Economic principles for students planning no further formal study of Economics. Analysis of factors influencing aggregate levels of output, employment, and prices; introduction to U.S. monetary system; price determination and resource allocation under competitive and monopolistic conditions.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics

Nature, method, and scope of Economic analysis: economic scarcity, resources, specialization and division of labor, supply and demand, production and cost, technology, product and resource market structures, distribution of income, and international trade.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ECON 202: Principles of Macroeconomics

Nature, method, and scope of economic analysis: aggregate levels of income and employment, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, the role of the U.S. economy as part of a world economic system.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ECON 210: Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics

Descriptive statistics; probability distributions; sampling distributions; statistical inference for means and proportions; hypothesis testing; simple regression and correlation; non-parametric statistics.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ECON 303: Money and Banking

Nature of our current Monetary system; functional analysis of commercial bank operations; limits to credit expansion; alternative theories of the value of money; monetary and fiscal policies for control of the business cycle; powers of the Federal Reserve System and the Treasury; mechanics of international payment; balance-of-payments and other problems.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

EFR 509: Introduction to Applied Educational Research

An introduction to applied research methodologies used to study education. The course covers quantitative as well as qualitative types of research.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

EFR 515: Statistics I

An introduction to basic statistical methods, focusing primarily on descriptive statistics and inferential statistics up to and including two-way analysis of variance.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ENGL 110: College Composition I

Immersion in college-level critical reading and expository writing, emphasizing revision and careful preparation of manuscripts. The credit from this course will not count toward an English major or minor.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ENGL 130: Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences

Continues the work of College Composition I with an emphasis on rhetoric and critical thinking. Requires the writing and production of both primary and secondary research, while asking students to apply that research to larger community issues.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ENTR 101: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

ENTR 101 is an introductory course structured to provide a firm basis as to the critical role entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship plays in the global economy.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

FA 150: Introduction to the Fine Arts

Introduction to the fundamental principles of the Fine Arts -- Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, and Dance -- followed by examples of the interaction of the arts in selected cultures from history and around the world.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

FIN 310: Principles of Financial Management

This course introduces students to asset management, cost of capital, dividend policy, valuation, capital structure planning, and working capital management.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

GEOG 151: Human Geography

A systematic analysis of people's cultural regions including settlement patterns and change via migration and diffusion.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

GEOL 101: Introduction to Geology

Introduction to the dynamics of the Earth -- volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, streams, groundwater, glaciers, waves, wind, and landslides, with emphasis on the environmental applications of these processes.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

GEOL 101L: Introduction to Geology Lab

The Intro to Geology Lab includes a comprehensive suite of videos of specimens and their properties. This video format will aid you in learning of minerals and rocks, and how to identify them by name.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

GEOL 111: Views of Earth and Planets

An introduction to Earth and the Solar System. Coverage includes: the planets and their moons, comets, asteroids, impact craters, meteorites, the sun, the solar system's origin, planetary atmospheres, the living Earth, the question of life elsewhere.

This offering is currently unavailable for registration.

GERM 101: First Year German I

Fundamentals of German grammar, oral use of the language and reading of easy German.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

GERM 102: First Year German II

Continued study of fundamentals of German grammar, oral use of the language and reading of easy German.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

GERM 406: Literary Voices in Translation: Death & Apocalypse

Introduction to masterpieces of German, Austrian, and Swiss literature in English. Possible course topics include Holocaust literature, the Grimms' fairy tales, the monstrous, the uncanny, and the fantastic. Repeatable to 9 credits when topics vary.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

HIST 101: Western Civilization I

An interpretive survey of Western Civilization from earliest times to the close of the European Middle Ages.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

HIST 102: Western Civilization II

A comprehensive survey of Western Civilization from the Reformation to the present, with emphasis on movements and institutions common to Western Europe and their influence on the rest of the world.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

HIST 103: United States to 1877

A survey of early American history, including old world background, transformation of British institutions into American institutions, revolution, and the establishment of the Union with its temporary breakup in Civil War.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

HIST 104: United States since 1877

A survey of the history of the United States since Reconstruction, including the transformation of an isolationist, agrarian nation into an urban industrial and world power with attention to the resulting domestic social, economic and political changes.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

IS 121: Introduction to American Indian Studies

Introduction to main concepts, methods, and theories in American Indian Studies, designed to provide a background for further studies. This course approaches American Indian Studies from a perspective grounded in the humanities.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ISBA 217: Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems

This course exposes students to the role information systems play in the business world with an introduction to information technology topics and data analytics.

January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2026

KIN 242: Introduction to Kinesiology

An introduction and overview of are as in Kinesiology. Includes information on the required preparation and training for careers in this area.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

KIN 401: Sport Sociology

The critical exploration of the function of sports in American culture, in an interdisciplinary fashion, with a focus on the contemporary scene.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

KIN 440: Sport Psychology

Examination of psychological constructs influencing sport and exercise.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

LANG 380: Global Gateways

An introduction to the interdisciplinary nature of cultural practices and traditions around the world, this course will explore an understanding of culture as historical, literary, linguistic, visual, and performative.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MATH 103: College Algebra

Polynomial and rational functions, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, simple conics, systems of equations, determinants, arithmetic and geometric sequences, the Binomial Theorem.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MATH 105: Trigonometry

Angles, trigonometric functions and their inverses, solving triangles, trigonometric identities.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MATH 107: Precalculus

Equations and inequalities; polynomial rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions; inverse trigonometric functions; algebraic and trigonometric methods commonly needed in calculus.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MATH 146: Applied Calculus I

A nonrigorous introduction to differential and integral calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation and integration techniques, and applications.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MATH 165: Calculus I

Limits, continuity, differentiation, Mean Value Theorem, integration, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MATH 166: Calculus II

Techniques and applications of integration, exponential and logarithmic functions, parametric equations, infinite sequences and series.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MATH 207: Introduction to Linear Algebra

A computational treatment of systems of linear equations, finite dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and diagonalizability.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MATH 208: Discrete Mathematics

Introduction to Set Theory, Functions and Relations, Permutations and Combinations, Logic, Boolean Algebra, Induction, Difference Equations. Other topics from Graphs, Finite Automata and Formal Languages.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MATH 265: Calculus III

Multivariate and vector calculus including partial derivatives, multiple integration, line and surface integrals, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, the Divergence Theorem.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MATH 266: Elementary Differential Equations

Solution of elementary differential equations by elementary techniques. Laplace transforms, introduction to matrix theory and systems of differential equations.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MGMT 300: Principles of Management

This course provides a survey of the traditional functions of management with primary emphasis on planning, organizing, controlling, and leading.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MGMT 301: Operations Management

This course introduces managerial issues and problems arising in the operations function of both service and manufacturing-oriented organizations.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MRKT 305: Marketing Foundations

An overview of the scope and nature of market exchange and the buyer's pivotal role.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MUSC 201: Rock and Roll History I: From World War II to 1975

This class will give students a survey of the major styles, periods, and influence-streams that make up the extremely large and varied category of "Rock" music produced between World War II and 1975. The course covers many styles, but the focus is on English-language mainstream popular music.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

MUSC 202: Rock and Roll History II: From 1975 to present

This class will give students a survey of the major styles, periods, and influence-streams that make up the extremely large and varied category of "Rock" music produced between 1975 and the present. The course covers many styles, but the focus is on English-language mainstream popular music.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ND 240: Fundamentals of Nutrition

This introductory course focuses on basic elements of nutrition science. Emphasis is placed on nutrients, their functions and food sources, and discussion about how food behavior translates into nutritional health.

January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2026

ND 250: Contemporary Food and Nutrition Concepts

The course will examine contemporary food and nutrition matters with consideration of the factors influencing food selection and preparation as a means to improve nutritional status.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ND 335: World Food Patterns

World Food Patterns investigates cultural diversity. This is accomplished by identifying social, cultural, religious, ethnic, and personal preferences on the food choices of individuals, families and societies.

January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2026

ND 348: Sports Nutrition

Sports Nutrition is an overview of the specialized nutritional needs of recreational and competitive athletes. It presents the scientific basis for the role of food and nutrients during athletic training, performance, and recovery.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

ND 441: Nutritional Biochemistry

A comprehensive investigation of the nutritional needs of humans with emphasis on nutritional biochemistry and current issues.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

NORW 101: First Year Norwegian I

Introduction to the basic Norwegian language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening; fundamentals of grammar.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

NORW 102: First Year Norwegian II

Basic Norwegian language skills; continuation of fundamentals of grammar.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PHE 101: Introduction to Public Health

Introduction to the population health approach to public health. Principles of evidence-based public health and tools for implementation including health communications and informatics, applications of social and behavioral sciences, and health policy, law and ethics.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PHE 102: Epidemiology in Public Health

This course covers applications of epidemiologic methods and procedures to the study of the distribution and factors influencing health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PHE 103: Introduction to Global Health

Introduction to the population health approach to public health. Principles of evidence-based public health and tools for implementation including health communications and informatics, applications of social and behavioral sciences, and health policy, law and ethics.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PHE 301: Principles and Foundation of Health Education

The purpose of this course is to provide the students the historical perspectives of health and health education; professional issues and ethics; credentialing; principles, practices, theoretical frameworks, and foundations of health education.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PHE 306: Epidemiology and Biostatistics

An introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics in public health.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PHIL 250: Ethics in Engineering and Science

This course centers on the ethical issues of particular concern to both citizens and professionals involved in engineering and related technical/scientific fields.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PHYS 110: Introductory Astronomy

An introductory study of the universe: The solar system, stars, stellar evolution, galaxies, black holes, big bang cosmology, and the accelerating universe.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

POLS 115: American Government I

An introduction to political science through the study of the American political system: The Constitution; the political processes; the structure, powers and procedures of the Presidency, Congress, and the Judiciary.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

POLS 220: International Politics

An introduction to international politics with emphasis on the international system, the major actors, the struggle for power, and the struggle for order.

January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology

A survey of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, with consideration of the nature and scope of psychology as a science and a profession.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 210: Human Sexuality

This course provides an overview of human sexuality--covering anatomical and physiological aspects, psychological aspects, behavioral aspects, and social/cultural aspects.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 241: Introduction to Statistics

Descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to psychological measurement and experimentation.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 250: Developmental Psychology

A survey of the psychology of human life span development including intellectual, social, and emotional aspects of the normal individual and emphasizing childhood and adolescent development.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 270: Abnormal Psychology

A survey of the classification, symptoms, and etiology of psychological disorders and behavior pathology.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 303: Research Methods in Psychology

Survey of research methods; exposure to and evaluation of psychological research; includes an overview of APA format.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 331: Behavior Modification & Therapy

This course is concerned with how learning principles can be used to create positive behavioral change.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 335: Health Psychology

A biopsychosocial approach is used to examine basic concepts, theories, and research in health psychology from the perspectives of the patient, caregiver, health care provider, and researcher.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 360: Introduction to Personality

This course reviews 15 of the most important personality theories that have emerged during the past century.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 361: Social Psychology

Students will be provided with an overview of scientific theory and research in the major topics of social psychology.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 362: Psychology and Law

The course will provide you with an insider's view of the scientific and applied issues in the field.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 405: History and Systems of Psychology

A consideration of the historical background and development of problem areas in psychology and a survey of contemporary psychological theories.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

PSYC 439: Cognitive Psychology

An examination of theory and research on attention, memory, language, comprehension, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

SOC 110: Introduction to Sociology

A systematic examination of the social components of human behavior, including the norms, laws, cultural patterns, and economic forces that organize everyday life.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

SOC 355: Drugs and Society

Social factors affecting use and control of self-administered psychoactive drugs, including alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana and more illicit substances. Topics include social definitions, causes, controls and consequences of drug problems.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I

Pronunciation and fundamental grammatical principles introduced through the development of skill and listening comprehension and speaking, followed by practice in reading and writing.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II

Continued study of pronunciation and fundamental grammatical principles through the development of skill in listening comprehension and speaking, followed by practice in reading and writing.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

SPED 523: Assessment in Gifted/Talented Education

Formal and informal assessments of characteristics of G/T learners in the intellectual, leadership, academic, and creative realms for identification and qualification for educational programming; assessment of readiness and content mastery.

This offering is currently unavailable for registration.

T&L 252: Child Development

Study of the growth and developmental process through adolescence. A basis for understanding basic needs of the normal child and means of meeting them in the child's home and community environment.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026

T&L 320: Infant and Toddler

This course is a study of the child's growth and development from birth to 36 months. It will give the student a basis for understanding normal developmental needs of children and means of meeting them in the children's home and community environments.

January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026