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Course Descriptions

 

Criminal Justice
  

  • CJ 0626 - Statistical Analysis in CJ

    3 Credit Hours
  

  • CJ 0630 - Seminar in Juvenile Justice

    3 Credit Hours
    Exploration of contemporary issues in juvenile justice, including relationships among the various components of the juvenile justice system. Survey of current research literature in the field, and analysis of current philosophy, policy, law and practice in juvenile justice.
  

  • CJ 0693 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice

    3 Credit Hours

Dental Hygiene
  

  • DH 0101 - Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the Dental Hygiene Process of Care with an emphasis on professionalism, infection control, and patient assessment processes. Three hours of lecture per week. Three hours of lecture per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. Co-requisites: DH 0103 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 , DH 0180  , DH 0220  , and DH 0225  .
  

  • DH 0103 - Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene - Lab

    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Provides clinical application to the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. The primary emphasis is on professionalism, infection control, patient assessment processes and basic instrumentation skills. The dental hygiene student will have an opportunity to practice these techniques on mannequins and student partners in the laboratory setting. Two 3-hour labs per week. Two 3-hour labs per week. Course Charge: $940.00 Dental Hyg Special Course Chg, $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. Co-requisites: DH 0101 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 , DH 0180  , DH 0220  and DH 225.
  

  • DH 0105 - Fundamentals of Instrumentation

    Spring 2 Credit Hours
    Provides clinical application of instrumentation theory and skills to provide comprehensive patient care. The dental hygiene student will have an opportunity to practice instrumentation techniques on mannequins and student partners in the laboratory setting. This course will culminate with a patient experience appointment.  Two 3-hour labs per week. Course Charge: $1900.00 Dental Hyg Special Course Chg, $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0140  , DH 0150  , DH 0180  ,DH 0220  and DH 0225  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Co-requisites: DH 0120 , DH 0160 , DH 0165 , DH 0310 , and DH 0350 .
  

  • DH 0120 - Dental Hygiene Concepts

    Spring 2 Credit Hours
    A continuation of DH 0101 with further enrichment of skills necessary to perform preventive oral health services. The course presents theory for the development of the dental hygiene diagnosis, patient care planning including implementation of dental hygiene treatment. The course emphasizes oral health promotion necessary for successful patient treatment including communication of patient needs, oral hygiene education instruction, and patient motivation. Instruction is provided toward complete patient care from medical history review, management of patients with special needs and diverse backgrounds. Theories and principles are applied in clinical laboratory setting. Two hours of lecture per week. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 , DH 0180 , DH 0220 , and DH 0225  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Co-requisites: DH 0105 , DH 0160 , DH 0165 , DH 310, and DH 0350  .
  

  • DH 0140 - Dental Morphology

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Detailed study of the morphology of deciduous and permanent teeth in relation to fossal cusps grooves, ridges, roots and the relationship of form and function. Occlusion and malocclusion are studied according to their relationship to dental health. A self-instructional program supplemented by one hour of lecture per week. Practical aspects of this course will be covered in DH 103. P Course Charge: $15.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. Co-requisites: DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0150 , DH 0180 , DH 0220 , and DH 0225  .
  

  • DH 0150 - Oral Histology and Embryology

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Study of the gross and microscopic development of the teeth, supportive structures of the teeth and embryology and anatomy of head and neck region. Three hours of lecture per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. Co-requisites: DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0140 , DH 0180 , DH 0220 , DH 0225 .
  

  • DH 0160 - Dental Radiology

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Theory and principles of radiation physics, radiation biology, health and safety, quality assurance and infection control protocol for dental radiography. Basic interpretation of radiographic findings, recognition, and identification of normal anatomical radiographic landmarks. Methods for exposing, mounting, and care of dental radiographs. Three hours of lecture per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites:  DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 , DH 0180 , DH 0220 , and DH 0225  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Co-requisites: DH 0105 , DH 0120 , DH 0165 , DH 0310 , and DH 0350 .
  

  • DH 0165 - Dental Radiology Lab

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Application of the fundamentals of oral radiographic techniques utilizing radiation safety and infection control protocols in addition to basic interpretation of radiographs. Includes practical experience exposing dental radiographs, use of current patient selection criteria, electronic documentation procedures, and ancillary radiographic techniques. In addition, basic interpretation of dental radiographs will include the recognition of technique errors and the identification of normal anatomical radiographic landmarks and common abnormalities. Two hours of lab per week. Course Charge: $15.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites:  DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 , DH 0180 , DH 0220 , and DH 0225  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Co-requisites: DH 0105 , DH 0120 , DH 0160 , DH 0310 , and DH 0350  .
  

  • DH 0180 - Medical Emergencies

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Medical Emergencies includes instruction in the recognition, prevention and management of medical emergencies common in the dental office. One lecture hour per week. One hour of lecture per week. Course Charge: $15.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. Co-requisites: DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 , DH 0220 , and DH 0225  .
  

  • DH 0190 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I

    Summer 4 Credit Hours
    Introduction to clinical practice of dental hygiene. Experience in providing patient services through performing oral prophylaxis, periodontal assessment, exposing and processing radiographs, presenting patient education, preventive applications, and charting the oral cavity. T Two 8-hour labs per week, 8 hours of lab will be used for clinical application of DH 0210  . Course Charge: $295.00 Dental Hyg Special Course Chg, $60.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0105 , DH 0120 , DH 0160 , DH 0165 , DH 0310 , and DH 0350  with a minimum grade of ‘C’ or higher and CPR Certification Course. Co-requisite: DH 0210  .
  

  • DH 0210 - Pain Management

    Summer 2 Credit Hours
    Designed to prepare the dental hygiene student with the necessary theory to appropriately carry out treatment plans and successfully administer topical anesthesia, local infiltration anesthesia, block anesthesia, and/or nitrous oxide analgesia to increase patient comfort and control pain when providing dental hygiene services. This course includes both lecture and lab components. This course includes both lecture and lab components. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0105 , DH 0120 , DH 0160 , DH 0165 , DH 0310 , DH 0225  , and DH 0350  with a minimum grade of ‘C’ or higher.

      Co-requisite: DH 0190 .

  

  • DH 0220 - Dental Materials

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    This lecture course is designed to provide information about the physical and chemical properties of biomaterials and the application and manipulation of these materials used in preventive dentistry. Lecture information will cover identification, recognition and charting of dental restorations. This will be enhanced by utilizing dental radiographs and intra-oral photographs. Course Charge: $15.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. Co-requisites: DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 , DH 0180 , and DH 0225 .

     

  

  • DH 0225 - Dental Materials Lab

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    This course provides clinical manipulation and application of the dental materials discussed in DH 220. Students will learn to take alginate impressions, produce plaster study models and manipulate other bio-materials within the scope of preventative and restorative dentistry. Dental charting and identification of restorations will be enhanced in preparation for the clinical setting. Course Charge: $15.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. Co-requisites: DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 , DH 0180 , and DH 0220 .

     

  

  • DH 0290 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II

    Fall 4 Credit Hours
    Continuation of DH 190 with added responsibilities as skills develop. Multi-cultural experience is gained through rotations in extended campus facilities. Sixteen (16) hours clinical lab per week (one hour per week MAY be used for content and organizational review). Course Charge: $380.00 Dental Hyg Special Course Chg, $60.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0190  and DH 0210  with minimum grade of ‘C’ or higher.

      Co-requisites: DH 0295 , DH 0300 , DH 0315 , DH 0320 , and DH 0340 .

  

  • DH 0295 - Seminar in Dental Hygiene I

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    This seminar course is offered in conjunction with DH 0290, Dental Hygiene Clinic II and is part of the clinical education continuum. Students will study current literature and evaluate research. Additionally, they will gain the skills necessary for integrating the new information into his/her role as a health care provider. One hour of lecture per week. Course Charge: $15.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0190  and DH 0210  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.

      Co-requisites: DH 0290 , DH 0300 , DH 0315 , DH 0320 , and DH 0340 .

  

  • DH 0300 - Community Dental Health Education

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Fundamentals of teaching and learning theories. Development of teaching units and lesson plans for various public groups and/or organizations, practical experience in public schools and community groups with experience in providing dental health education to the public. This course is designed to increase student knowledge of concepts of community dentistry and dental epidemiology that is used in population based health care. Students are allowed to critically evaluate biostatistics, scientific literature, dental care delivery and mechanisms for financing dental care. Three (3) hours of lecture per week and eight (8) hours of field experience during the semester. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0190  and DH 0210  with a ‘C’ or higher.

      Co-requisites: DH 0290 , DH 0295 , DH 0315 , DH 0320 , and DH 0340 .

  

  • DH 0301 - Community Dental Health Education Practicum

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    This course will build upon the basics of DH 300 Community Dental Health Education. Students will apply theories, skills of communication and oral health education to various diverse groups. Through field assessments students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of community dental health programs and services learning activities which require application of dental public health principles and concepts. One hour of lecture per week and approximately 25-30 hours of field work during the semester. Course Charge: $15.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites:   DH 0290 , DH 0295 , DH 0300 , DH 0315 , DH 0320 , and DH 0340  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.

      Co-requisites: DH 0325 , DH 0390 , and DH 0395 .

  

  • DH 0310 - Nutrition

    Spring 2 Credit Hours
    Nutrition and diet as related to dental health, biochemistry of digestion and the utilization of nutrients. Special emphasis on dietary analysis as part of total health care and the role of the dental hygienist in providing nutritional counseling. Two hour of lecture per week. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 , DH 0180 , DH 0220 , and DH 0225  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.

      Co-requisites: DH 0105 , DH 0120 , DH 0160 , DH 0165  , and DH 0350 .

  

  • DH 0315 - Ethics and Jurisprudence in Dental Hygiene

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Includes the study of the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene, the ethical principles which guide professionalism, and continued development of an understanding between research and theory development. One lecture hour per week. One hour of lecture per week. Course Charge: $15.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0190  and DH 0210  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Co-requisites: DH 0290 , DH 0295 , DH 0300  , DH 0320 , and DH 0340 .
  

  • DH 0320 - Pharmacology

    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Principles of drug actions and characteristics of major drug groups including sources of drugs, methods of their administration, classification, dosage, therapeutic action and drug interactions. Emphasis will be placed on drugs affecting oral health and drugs used in dentistry. Two hours of lecture per week. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 190 and DH 210 with a grade of ‘C’or higher.

      Co-requisites: DH 0290 , DH 0295 , DH 0300 , DH 0315 , and DH 0340 .

  

  • DH 0325 - Dental Practice Management

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Explores career planning, legal practice, practice management, and the roles and responsibilities of the dental hygienist as a member of an oral health care delivery team. One hour of lecture per week. One hour of lecture per week. Course Charge: $15.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0290 , DH 0295 , DH 0300 , DH 0315 , DH 0320 , and DH 0340   with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Co-requisites: DH 0301 , DH 0390 , and DH 0395 .
  

  • DH 0340 - Oral Pathology

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Oral Pathology includes both general and oral pathology. General pathology includes an overview of basic disease processes, inflammation, immunology and wound healing. Oral pathology emphasizes recognition of oral diseases based on clinical signs and symptoms and radiographic manifestations. Treatment planning principles, based on collection of information using a variety of assessment procedures is included. Three hours of lecture per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0190  and DH 0210  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.

      Co-requisites: DH 0290 , DH 0295 , DH 0300 , DH 0315 , and DH 0320 .

  

  • DH 0350 - Periodontics

    Fall, Spring 2 Credit Hours
    Covers the supporting structures of the teeth and an overview of both the biological and clinical aspects of periodontology. Enables dental hygiene students to recognize and differentiate periodontal health from disease, formulate appropriate treatment plans, select appropriate adjunctive therapies and recognize the role of the dental hygienist as a periodontal co-therapist in antimicrobial agents, periodontal dressing, and sutures. Emphasizes the evaluation of a periodontal case study resulting in the development of a periodontal treatment plan. 2 hours lecture per week.   Two hours of lecture per week. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0101 , DH 0103 , DH 0140 , DH 0150 , DH 0180  , DH 0220 , and DH 0225  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Co-requisites: DH 0105 , DH 0120 , DH 0160 , DH 0165 , and DH 0310  .
  

  • DH 0390 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III

    Spring 4 Credit Hours
    Continuation of DH 290: Clinical experience in advanced clinical procedures and discussion of the recognized dental specialties including their relationship to preventive dentistry. Sixteen hours of lab per week. Course Charge: $290.00 Dental Hyg Special Course Chg, $60.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: DH 0290 , DH 0295 , DH 0300 , DH 0315 , DH 0320 , and DH 0340  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.

      Co-requisites: DH 0301 , DH 0325 , and DH 0395 .

  

  • DH 0395 - Senior Seminar in Dental Hygiene

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    This seminar course serves as a means of combining information from all courses in the dental hygiene curriculum and applying content to patient cases and practice management issues. This course is also designed to assist in preparing senior dental hygiene students for the written and clinical examinations required for licensure and entry into the profession. One hour of lecture per week. Course Charge: $15.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites:DH 0290 , DH 0295 , DH 0300 , DH 0315 , DH 0320 , and DH 0340  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Co-requisites: DH 0301 , DH 0325 , and DH 0390 .

Economics
  

  • ECON 0101 - Economics of Social Issues

    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    This course will introduce students to the application of economic decision making in a discussion of current social and economic issues, focusing on todays most pressing social and economic problems from both a domestic and global viewpoint. Topics will include but not limited to the economics of education, health care, crime, drugs, inflation, poverty, urban congestion, international trade and environmental pollution. Not for Business majors. MOTR: ECON 100

     

  

  • ECON 0201 - Principles of Economics (Macro)

    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    A basic course that explains the organization, operation, and goals of the U.S. economic system with emphasis on basic principles and concepts; measurement, determination, and stabilization of national income; unemployment and inflation; the role of money and monetary policy; fiscal policy; economic growth; international finance; and current economic problems. Co-requisite: MATH 0030  or above. MOTR: ECON 101

      Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch

  

  • ECON 0202 - Principles of Economics (Micro)

    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    A continuation of economic principles with emphasis on the theory of price determination and income distribution, with particular attention to the nature and application of those bearing on decision making within a household, firm, or industry; cost and revenue implications of various product and factor market structures; and international trade and finance. Co-requisite: MATH 0030  or above. MOTR: ECON 102

      Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch

  

  • ECON 0300 - Money and Financial Institutions

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    The nature, need, functions, role, creation, and destruction of money and credit; financial institutions and their functions with special emphasis on the commercial banking system and the Federal Reserve system; introduction to monetary theory and policy; and international aspects of money and monetary policy. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: ECON 0201  and ECON 0202 .
  

  • ECON 0301 - Managerial Economics

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    The price system and resource allocation through a system of markets and prices; price and output determination in perfect and imperfect markets; resource markets; and income determination.  Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: ECON 0202  
  

  • ECON 0302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    National income determination with various macroeconomic models; fiscal and monetary policy; international linkages; consumption and investment; and trade-offs between inflation and unemployment. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: ECON 0201  
  

  • ECON 0325 - Law and Economics

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Introduces students to the analytical tools used by economists to understand legal systems and how laws can alter behavior to achieve efficiency or fairness objectives. Topics include legal traditions and processes, property law, contract law, tort law, criminal law. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: ECON 0201  and ECON 0202 .
  

  • ECON 0410 - Introduction to Econometrics

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    This applied course will introduce students to the methods used by economists to conduct evidence based research utilizing causal identification techniques. Students will plan and execute an independent research project. Topics include linear and non-linear regression, data diagnostics, endogeneity, simultaneous equations, and forecasting. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: ECON 0201 , ECON 0202 , and MATH 0150  or MATH 0302   and one of the following: GB 0321 , PSC 0350 , SOC 0350 , PSY 0320 , MATH 0310 .

     

  

  • ECON 0430 - Economics of Organizations and Strategy

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Focuses on the application of economic theory to the inner workings of organizations and their interaction with rival firms in a business environment. Students will analyze of firm strategic behavior in competitive and noncompetitive markets using the basic concepts of economic theory. Students will also explore the firms behavior with respect to strategic positioning and dynamics paying close attention to internal organization, personnel economics, organization structure, and strategic fit. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: ECON 0301 .
  

  • ECON 0435 - Health Economics

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Introduces students to analytical tools used by economists to explore health and health care issues. Topics include health care supply and demand, agency issues in health insurance markets, health care institutions and actors, health care policy, and public health issues. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: ECON 0202   (*ECON 0301   recommended); and choose one: GB 0321  , MATH 0310 ,  PSC 0350  , PSY 0320 , or SOC 0350 .
  

  • ECON 0442 - International Economics and Finance

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Familiarizes students with the analytical and empirical tools used by economists to understand international economics, trade and finance. Topics will include the Ricardian, Heckscher-Ohlin and new theories of trade; tariffs and commercial policy; factor movement and regional economic integration. Foreign exchange markets and balance of payments statistics, multinational banking and Eurocurrency markets, the monetary approach to balance of payments adjustments, internal and external balance through monetary and fiscal policy, the international monetary system, the need for a national monetary system and the need for a new international economic order will also be covered. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: ECON 0301  and ECON 0302 .
  

  • ECON 0455 - Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Introduces students to environmental economic theory and concepts. It provides students with the analytical techniques used in economic analysis of public policy relating to the environment and use of natural resources. Students will analyze historical and current environmental policy including issues under consideration by policy makers. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: ECON 0301 .
  

  • ECON 0460 - Labor Economics

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Introduces students to the analytical tools used by economists to understand the labor market. Topics include labor market equilibrium, life cycle issues, human capital, wages and pay incentives, labor mobility, employment discrimination, and unemployment. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: ECON 0301  and ECON 0302 .
  

  • ECON 0491 - Internship in Economics

    Demand 1-6 Credit Hours
     An internship for senior Finance/ Economics students with an opportunity to observe and participate in actual business operations within the community. All internships must conform to institutional policy regarding the number of hours of work, the number of credit hours, and written agreements with the cooperating business or agency. Repeatable up to six credit hours. Graded credit/no credit. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: 65 hours, 3.0 GPA and department approval. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
  

  • ECON 0498 - Advanced Topics in Economics

    Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
    For upper-division students. Topics to be announced each time the course is offered. Examples of seminars offered in the past are: 498-Seminar in International Economics, 498-Seminar in Business Cycles, and 498-Seminar in Public Finance. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ECON 0499 - Independent Study Economics

    Demand 1-6 Credit Hours
    Individually directed readings, research and discussion in selected areas of Economics for advanced majors. Scope, depth, area of concentration and credit to be arranged upon entry into course. Offered by arrangement. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisites: Permission and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Repeatable up to six credit hours.

English
  

  • ENG 0080 - Basic Composition

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    For students with an English ACT score of 17 or less or a Writing Placement Exam (WPE) score which indicates a need for developmental composition. Students will write at least six major papers with special attention given to mechanics, grammar, syntax, paragraphing, and organization. No credit toward baccalaureate degree.
  

  • ENG 0101 - College Composition I (Writing Intensive)

    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the principles of college-level writing and critical thinking. Students will write a number of essays for a variety of purposes and audiences. Successful completion of the course permits the student to enroll in ENG 0102  . Students demonstrating exceptional ability as indicated by Writing Placement scores may take ENG 0111  . Prerequisite: English ACT score of 18-28. MOTR: ENGL 101.

     

  

  • ENG 0102 - College Composition II (Writing Intensive)

    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Continued development of writing skills. Emphasizes writing from sources. Initiation, development, and completion of a research paper. Prerequisite: ENG 0101  . MOTR: ENGL 200.

     

  

  • ENG 0111 - Advanced College Composition (Writing Intensive)

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    For students whose Writing Placement scores demonstrate exceptional proficiency. With a grade of ‘C’ or better in English 111, a student also automatically receives three hrs. credit for ENG 0101  , thereby satisfying the six hour composition requirement. Students receiving a ‘D’ in ENG 111 must take ENG 0102  . English ACT of 29 or higher.
  

  • ENG 0202 - Writing and Research in English

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A required gateway course for English B.A. and B.S.E. majors. An introduction to the aims and methods of writing and research in the discipline. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 .
  

  • ENG 0216 - Creative Writing

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Writing of prose, poetry, and drama. A study of the writer’s roles and technical approaches to literature in order to develop creative writing skills. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 .
  

  • ENG 0240 - The Short Story

    3 Credit Hours
    In-depth study of short fiction from approximately 1800 to present. Emphasizes close reading/study of text-both form and content. Draws upon classic and contemporary works from a range of times, philosophies, cultures, styles and techniques. Prerequisites: ENG 0101  and ENG 0102  OR ENG 0111  . MOTR: LITR 100F

     

  

  • ENG 0250 - Introduction to Literature

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to literary analysis and the major literary genres, including the examination of literary themes and techniques common in fiction, poetry, and drama. Prerequisite: ENG 0101  , or ENG 0111 .  MOTR: LITR 100

     

  

  • ENG 0261 - World Literature I

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Selected literature from the ancient world through the Renaissance, excluding British and American literature. Prerequisite: ENG 0101  or ENG 0111  . MOTR: LITR 200A

     

  

  • ENG 0262 - World Literature II

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
     Selected literature from the Renaissance to the present, excluding British and American literature. Prerequisite: ENG 0101  or ENG 0111  . MOTR: LITR 200M

     

  

  • ENG 0271 - British Literature I

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Survey of British literature from its beginnings through the eighteenth century.Prerequisite: ENG 0101  or ENG 0111 . MOTR: LITR 102A

     

  

  • ENG 0272 - British Literature II

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Survey of British literature from the Romantic Movement to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 0101  or ENG 0111 . MOTR: LITR 102B

     

  

  • ENG 0281 - American Literature I

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A survey of American literature from its beginning to the Civil War. Prerequisite: ENG 0101  or ENG 0111 . MOTR: LITR 101A

     

  

  • ENG 0282 - American Literature II

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 0101  or ENG 0111 . MOTR; LITR 101B

     

  

  • ENG 0298 - Topics in English

    Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
    Studies in a variety of areas not covered in regular courses. Topic open. Prerequisite: ENG 0101  or ENG 0111 .
  

  • ENG 0301 - Introduction to English Linguistics

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    The scientific study of the English language, from ca. 1960 to the present, covering such topics as phonology, morphology, syntax, language acquisition, regional and social variation, and usage. Prerequisite: ENG 0202  .
  

  • ENG 0307 - Film Perspectives

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Study of film as a narrative medium, with emphasis on understanding the elements of film and analyzing films from a variety of perspectives. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 .
  

  • ENG 0310 - Professional Writing

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    An advanced course focused on the writing demands of professional occupations. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 .
  

  • ENG 0312 - Advanced Professional Writing

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Intended as a continuation of ENG 0310 , this course covers the types of on-demand writing done by professional and technical writers. The course includes job search and self-promotion strategies required of such writers. Emphasis is on writing with technology. Coursework will include writing for websites and other media, analyses of professional models, and compiling a professional writing portfolio. Prerequisites: ENG 0310  or permission of instructor.
  

  • ENG 0313 - Technical Writing

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    An advanced course focused on the practical demands of on-the-job writing, designed primarily for upper-level students preparing for careers in science, technology, or social science. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 .
  

  • ENG 0315 - Advanced Essay Writing

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    An advanced course in the principles of prose style, focusing on the academic essay. Recommended for all students, especially those entering the professions or aspiring to become writers. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 .
  

  • ENG 0316 - Creative Writing: Poetry

    Spring (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    An advanced course in the writing of poetry, including analysis and emulation of professional models and workshop editing of original student writings. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111  and ENG 0216  or permission of instructor.
  

  • ENG 0317 - Creative Writing: Fiction

    Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    An advanced course in the writing of fiction, including analysis and emulation of professional models and workshop editing of original student writings. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111  and ENG 0216  or permission of instructor.
  

  • ENG 0319 - Teaching Writing in the Middle and Secondary School

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    For prospective teachers of English. Composition theory and pedagogy. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 .
  

  • ENG 0325 - Children’s Literature

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A reading, lecture, and observation course for elementary education students, including evaluation of children’s literature, its historical development, and its uses in the elementary school. Does not satisfy the English B.A. and secondary English B.S.E. majors. Does not satisfy Area F General Education requirements. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 .
  

  • ENG 0330 - Young Adult Literature

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    An extensive reading course for English education majors including evaluation of adolescent literature, some methodology for classroom use, and a major unit on minority literature. Does not satisfy Area F General Education requirements. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 .
  

  • ENG 0333 - Literary Paris

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    An examination of the historic role of Paris in literary production and of the literature produced in this city. Emphasis will be placed upon the city as a locus for the literary productions that shape American, British, and World literatures. Coursework will include a practical orientation to the city, an introduction to French culture, and an in-depth examination of some of those authors whose work was shaped by Parisian experiences. The course includes a mandatory trip to Paris.  Prerequisite:  ENG 0202   Co-requisite: FREN 100 or previous French language experience as determined by the instructor.
  

  • ENG 0361 - Studies in World Literature

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A course enabling concentrated study of carefully focused topics in world literature through critical reading and discussion of, and writing about, a range of world literary texts, primarily texts in translation. Content of any particular course offering to be determined by instructors’ proposals, subject to review by the departmental World Literature Committee and approval by the departmental Curriculum Committee. May be retaken as different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours. Prerequisite:  ENG 0202     
  

  • ENG 0371 - Studies in British Literature

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A course enabling concentrated study of carefully focused topics in British literature through critical reading and discussion of, and writing about, a range of British literary texts. Content of any particular course offering to be determined by instructors’ proposals, subject to review by the departmental British Literature Committee and approval by the departmental Curriculum Committee. May be retaken as different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours. Prerequisite:   ENG 0202        
  

  • ENG 0381 - Studies in American Literature

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A course enabling concentrated study of carefully focused topics in American literature through critical reading and discussion of, and writing about, a range of American literary texts. Content of any particular course offering to be determined by instructors’ proposals, subject to review by the departmental American Literature Committee and approval by the departmental Curriculum Committee. May be retaken as different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours. Prerequisite:   ENG 0202        
  

  • ENG 0400 - History of the English Language

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A study of the ancestors of Modern English and the effect of other languages, peoples, and cultures upon the development of English. Phonology, morphology, syntax, and usage of the language throughout its history. Prerequisite: ENG 0202  .
  

  • ENG 0450 - Shakespeare

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    A study of selected comedies, histories, tragedies, romances, and poems. Prerequisite: ENG 0202  .
  

  • ENG 0480 - Literary Theory and Criticism

    Spring (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    A study of major schools of criticism and the major representatives of each school. Prerequisite: ENG 0202  .
  

  • ENG 0491 - Internship in English

    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-8 Credit Hours
    Practical experience using writing skills in a professional environment. All internships must conform with MSSU institutional policy regarding the number of hours work per credit and contractual agreements with cooperating facility. 3-hour internships may be repeated. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 ; advanced standing with a GPA of 3.0 and approval of a departmental committee.
  

  • ENG 0495 - Senior Seminar

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Intensive study of one or more literary authors, genres, and/or historical periods, culminating in a substantial research paper. Topic open. Prerequisite:   ENG 0202 . Required of senior English Literary Studies majors or an option for others by permission of department head.
  

  • ENG 0498 - Advanced Topics in English

    Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
    For advanced English majors or by permission of department head. Topic open. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111   .
  

  • ENG 0499 - Independent Study

    Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
    Individually directed study in selected areas for advanced English majors. Prerequisite: ENG 0102  or ENG 0111 ; and a GPA of 3.0 in English. Enrollment must be approved by advisor, department head and school dean.

Entrepreneurship
  

  • ENT 0202 - Business Opportunities and Innovation

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    A course concentrating on analyzing the feasibility of starting or expanding a business venture. Topics include developing strategies for various types of existing business ventures and new startups, product positioning, the purchase of existing businesses, franchising, and determining and creating a competitive advantage for products and services. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0203 - Legal Aspects for Entrepreneurs

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Covers the formation, advantages and disadvantages of corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships and limited liability companies as the different forms of legal ownership for new businesses. Government regulations, business licenses, intellectual property considerations, types of business insurance, and other legal considerations will be explored. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0204 - Initial Capitalization

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    A course to help prepare the entrepreneur for presenting their “initial capital” needs to the appropriate audience in obtaining financing for their new business. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0206 - Entrepreneurial Computerized Accounting

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    A course to prepare the entrepreneur for applying computerized accounting technology to a small business situation. QuickBooks for Windows will be used for the course. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0207 - Entrepreneurial Accounting Foundations

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    A course to teach entrepreneurs accounting concepts so they will have background knowledge of the how and why of financial statement preparation as related to managing small businesses. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0208 - Entrepreneurial Accounting Reports

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    A course to acquaint entrepreneurs with the various accounting and financial records needed to successfully operate a small business. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0210 - The Management Process for Entrepreneurs

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    A course to acquaint the entrepreneur with basic theories and principles of management as they relate to an entrepreneurial and newly formed business. Using E-commerce in traditional companies will be evaluated. Small business survival by gaining the competitive edge will be stressed. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0212 - Human Resource Issues for Entrepreneurs

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    This course is designed to help the students and owners of small businesses improve their human relations skills needed in running a business. The discovering of one’s management style and the development of new management skills will be covered. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0214 - Entrepreneurial Pricing Strategies

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    This course will concentrate on the pricing of products for a small business for profit, and the development of pricing strategies and sales promotion techniques that will allow businesses to attract customers for the buying process. The emphasis will be on pricing strategies for goods and/or services. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0215 - Entrepreneurial Retail Management

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    This practical course will concentrate on acquainting the student with various techniques of inventory/merchandise planning and controls; merchandising strategies and salesmanship; physical layout and location analysis. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0305 - Entrepreneurial Financial Analysis

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    A course for preparing analysis on a new or existing business in the areas of business operating cycle, quality indicators, financial ratios, permanent working capital, and cash flow analysis. A financial analysis model will be explored to determine cash flow from profits, operational and non-operational sources. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0309 - New Venture Taxation

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    A course to acquaint entrepreneurs with the tax concerns of the different forms of business organizations. Federal and state tax documents necessary for a small business to operate will be examined. Consequences of noncompliance with taxing authorities will also be explored. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0311 - Entrepreneurship Strategy

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Entrepreneurial Strategy is a course to help small business owners and those wanting to start a small business develop and implement management strategies for efficiency and to learn and practice the important functions of planning and organizing a small business. Emphasis is on entry strategies and using the balanced scorecard to set internal strategies for the entrepreneurial venture. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0313 - Entrepreneurial Marketing Strategies

    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    This course will introduce the entrepreneur to the complexities of advertising for smaller businesses. The entrepreneur will learn to develop the marketing goals of a business and select a marketing mix to communicate those ideas to the marketplace. The course will discuss the utilization of modern Internet-based promotional strategies. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0321 - Business Planning for Entrepreneurs

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    A course to make students aware the proper techniques to use in preparing and presenting a business plan, which will provide the necessary goals and directions for creating, managing, and gaining profit from a business of their own. Course Charge: $12.50 College of Business Program Ch
  

  • ENT 0401 - New Venture Formation

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Students, as officers or employees, will be required to complete the following tasks generally inclusive with creating, and managing a small business: identify a viable product/service and target market; develop an organizational structure for the company; write a business plan; maintain internal cost and accounting procedures; develop advertising and marketing strategies; and harvest the business. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: ENT 0321 .
  

  • ENT 0402 - Managing Innovation and Technology

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Students work in a consulting capacity problem solving for entrepreneurial companies that may be located in a business innovation center or referred by the Small Business Development Center. Students work with problems related to marketing, economic and competitive environment, managerial issues, and other business requirements in which students will combine business and consulting skills in a way that leads to innovation and sustainable growth in the small businesses. Course Charge: $37.50 College of Business Program Ch Prerequisite: ENT 0321  or consent of the instructor.

Environmental Health
  

  • EH 0101 - General Biology

    Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
    A survey of general biological principles that emphasize concepts relevant to the student. Special topics may be used to illustrate course content. Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory per week. Fulfills General Education requirements for Area D. Does not fulfill biology major requirements. Cross listed as BIO 0101  when taught with environmental health emphasis. BIO 0101  or EH 101 fulfills the environmental health major general biology requirement. Course Charge: $60.00 Biology/EH Special Course Chg
  

  • EH 0107 - Environmental Science

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
     An introductory course in environmental science. The general concepts of ecology and the impact by humans on the environment are covered. Emphasis will be on the attainment of a sustainable environment. Physical, chemical and biological topics related to environmental science will be covered: the use of the scientific method, the chemical elements and energy needed for life, biological diversity and populations, weather and climate, environmental geology, earth resources, energy sources, soils and agriculture, environmental health and toxicology, air and water pollution, waste management, and environmental policy and sustainability. The course goal is to identify and explain the interconnectedness of the earth, environmental issues and potential solutions to environmental problems that will lead to a more sustainable environment. Three hours of lecture per week. MOTR: PHYS 110EV.
 

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