CourseDescriptions

Economics (ECON)

ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3-0-3)

An introductory survey of macroeconomics principles; the scope and method of economics, basic supply and demand theory, money and prices, national income analysis, and economic stabilization.

ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics (3-0-3)

Application of microeconomics principles to economic problems; the theory of production, market structures, income distribution, government regulation and business, labor organization, and international trade.

Education (EDUC)

EDUC 2201 - Introduction to Education (3-0-3)

A survey of the development and nature of American education and the teaching profession. Observation experience in schools is required.

EDUC 2202 - Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth (3-0-3)

A survey of the basic characteristics and educational needs of children who require special education services in school. The course covers techniques that help the classroom teacher identify and refer students who may need special services. Some in-school observations may be required. (This course is designed to meet the requirements of Georgia House Bill 671.)

EDUC 3000 - Teacher Education Seminar I (1-0-1)

Junior year seminar to meet specific requirements of the teacher education program. Includes assessment of communication skills, writing skills, speaking (videotaping), use of technology, etc. Required of all middle level teacher education students. May involve off-campus visitation. Must be taken both semesters of junior year. Institutional Credit only.

Prerequisite : Admission to the teacher education program.

Absolute corequisite: EDUC 3010.

EDUC 3010 - Cognitive, Social/Affective and Physical Aspects of the Middle Level Learner (3-0-3)

This site-based course is an exploration into the cognitive, social, affective, and physical aspects of the middle level learner. Varied teaching techniques will be used and discussed, with a particular emphasis on verifying concepts learned in class through experiences with middle level learners in individual and group settings. Taught on-site at middle schools. Required of all middle level teacher education majors.

Absolute corequisite(s): EDUC 3000.

EDUC 3350 - Instructional Strategies for Individual and Interdisciplinary Teaching (3-0-3)

This site-based course provides students the opportunity to understand the unique characteristics of the middle school as well as the instructional strategies that teachers in the middle school use to meet the diverse needs of the transient student. Instruction will focus on the organizational structure of the middle school, role of support personnel, instructional strategies, motivation and discipline, effective elements of instruction, and evaluation. Students will work with the development of thematic units which utilize current curricular models and instructional strategies to support an academic team approach to teaching the middle level learner. Taught on site at middle schools. Required of all middle level teacher education majors.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3010.

Corequisite(s): EDUC 3000.

EDUC 4000 - Teacher Education Seminar II (1-0-1)

Senior year seminar to meet specific requirements of the teacher education program. Includes assessment of communication skills, writing skills, speaking (videotaping), use of technology, etc. Required of all middle level teacher education students. May involve off-campus visitation. Must be taken first semester of senior year. Admission to the teacher education program required. Institutional Credit only.

EDUC 4711 - Middle Level Internship I and Seminar (Grades 4-8): School Organization and Community Study (2-9-3)

This course is the Fall Semester portion of a full academic year internship. It is designed to introduce pre-school teachers to a middle school and its community services. Students participate in pre-planning and the first week of classes; they maintain weekly contact (minimum nine hours) with their assigned school, attend weekly seminars on campus, and visit community organizations and agencies. Special attention at seminars is given to support services for special needs students, classroom management, and effective instruction. EDUC 4711, EDUC 4712, EDUC 4713, EDUC 4714, EDUC 4715, and EDUC 4716 must be taken in consecutive semesters during the same school calendar year.

Absolute Corequisite: EDUC 4000.

EDUC 4712 - Middle Level Internship II-A (Grades 4-8): Arts and Sciences Observation Component (0-9-3)

This course is part of the Spring Semester portion of a full academic year internship (mid August to mid-May). Internship II is a full-time teaching assignment in grades 4-8 in the student's major (mathematics, science, social students, and/or language arts). Arts and Sciences content-area faculty observe and assess this component of the internship.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 4711.

Absolute Corequisites: EDUC 4713, EDUC 4714, EDUC 4715, EDUC 4716.

EDUC 4713 - Middle Level Internship II-B (Grades 4-8): School-Based Educator Observation Component (0-9-3)

This course is part of the Spring Semester portion of a full academic year internship (mid August - mid May). Internship II is a full-time teaching assignment in grades 4-8. Placement will be in grades 4-8 and in the student's major area of concentration, (mathematics, science, social studies, and/or language arts). School-based educators will work with interns in meeting program outcomes through the teaching assignments. Interns will participate in the total school program including after-school activities.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 4711.

Absolute Corequisites: EDUC 4712, EDUC 4714, EDUC 4715, EDUC 4716.

EDUC 4714 - Middle Level Internship II-C and Seminar (Grades 4-8): Special Education, Cultural Diversity Emphasis (2-3-3)

This course, part of the Spring Semester portion of a full academic year internship (mid August - mid May), is a full-time teaching assignment in grades 4-8. In addition to the school-based teaching assignments, students will participate in weekly seminars on campus and submit weekly reflections. Seminars will focus on topics related to the internship, working with culturally diverse students and special education students, as well as classroom management, the program portfolio and program outcomes.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 4711.

Absolute Corequisites: EDUC 4712, EDUC 4713, EDUC 4715, EDUC 4716.

EDUC 4715 - Middle Level Internship II- D (Grades 4-8): Special Needs Emphasis (0-9-3)

This course, part of the Spring Semester portion of a full academic year internship (mid August - mid May), is a full-time teaching assignment in grades 4-8, designed to acquaint interns with exploratory classes, special needs students, and with feeder elementary schools and high schools. In conjunction with the corequisite seminar, (EDUC 4714), emphasis will be placed on working with special needs students within the regular classroom. Students will visit elementary and high schools.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 4711.

Absolute Corequisites: EDUC 4712, EDUC 4713, EDUC 4714, EDUC 4716.

EDUC 4716 - Middle Level Internship II- E (Grades 4-8): Cultural Concepts Emphasis (0-9-3)

This course, part of the Spring Semester portion of a full academic year internship (mid August - mid May), is a full-time teaching assignment in grades 4-8. In conjunction with the corequisite seminar, (EDUC 4714), students will examine the ethnic make-up of students in schools in which they are placed. Emphasis will be placed on students addressing the diversity of needs among the students with whom they work.

Prerequisite: EDUC 4711.

Absolute Corequisites: EDUC 4712, EDUC 4713, EDUC 4714, EDUC 4715.

ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (ELEC)

Note: Courses with the ELEC prefix are career courses that do not normally apply toward the baccalaureate degree except as part of a career block applied to a B.A.S.

ELEC 1101 - Fundaments of DC/AC Circuits (4-2-5)

An introductory course in the fundamentals of direct and alternating current circuits including resonance, filters, and magnetism. Students will assemble and analyze resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits and analyze quantities using vector analysis, Ohm’s laws, Kirchoff’s laws, and Thevinin’s and Norton’s theorems. Breadboards, meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, and soldering will be introduced in the lab.

Prerequisite(s): Exemption from or exit from Learning Support mathematics.

Corequisite(s): ELEC 1102.

ELEC 1102 - Applied Technical Mathematics (3-0-3)

A study of the essential mathematical concepts associated with electronics and other technical fields. Subject areas include linear equations, exponents and exponential functions, logarithms, trigonometry, and complex numbers.

Prerequisite(s): Exemption from or exit from Learning Support mathematics.

ELEC 1104 - Electronic Circuits (4-2-5)

A study of active devices including diodes, transistors, FETs, op-amps, thyristors, opto-couplers, and related devices. Power supplies, circuit configurations, and amplification are emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): ELEC 1101.

ELEC 1107 - Introduction to Digital Circuits (3-2-4)

A study of logic gates, combinational and sequential logic circuits including adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, flip-flops, latches, counters, shift registers and associated numbering systems. Also included is an introduction to microprocessors and memory devices. Logic probes and pulsers, multimeters, and oscilloscopes are utilized in the lab to help construct and troubleshoot circuits.

The fundamental concepts of microprocessors and their applications. An introduction to machine language programming, memory components, circuit organization and operation, and the basics of interfacing with external devices will be included.

A study of linear devices, circuits, and applications. Active filters, analog comparators, oscillators, summing amplifiers, digital to analog and analog to digital conversion, switching circuits, voltage regulators and related topics.

ELEC 2222 - Occupational Internship and/or Cooperative Education Experience (1-10-3)

Students secure paid employment in supervised and approved work situations to further their occupational skills, technical competence, and attitudes in the area related to their specialty. A minimum of 150 hours of work experience is required in an individualized training program. Requires program approval.

A study of selected topics/problems common to student needs under the guidance and supervision of a faculty member. Variable credit from 1 to 3 semester hours.

Note: Courses with the EMS prefix are career courses that do not normally apply toward the baccalaureate degree except as part of a career block applied to a B.A.S.

Introduction to Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Medical Technicians' skills; Emergency Medical Services and the law; introduction to Emergency Vehicle Operations and Equipment; introduction to Hazardous Materials and Radio Communications; and introduction to blood and airborne pathogens and universal precautions.

An Introduction to human anatomy and patient assessment. Basic life support, use of an automatic external defibrillator, use of airway adjuncts, and oxygen therapy are included. Radio operations and documentation are also covered.

Covers the principles of basic out-of-hospital patient care for the most common illnesses and injuries resulting in a call for ambulance assistance.

Emphasizes the pathophysiology of shock and the functions and characteristics of body fluids. Provides a study of the principles and procedures necessary for the proper use and administration of pharmaceuticals including oxygen and IV fluids in emergency medical care. The laboratory provides exposure to the techniques of advanced airway management, IV and IO therapy, drug administration, as well as use of the pneumatic anti-shock garment.

Covers the assessment and treatment of injuries to soft tissue, the abdomen, the musculoskeletal system, the head, neck, chest, and spine. Includes disaster triage and patient handling techniques. Also covers the assessment and management of medical emergencies including altered mental status; chest pain and dyspned; abdominal pain, poisonings and overdoses, infectious disease and environmental emergencies.

Procedures in assessment and management of behavior emergencies; pediatric and obstetric emergencies are covered.

Comprehensive evaluation of practical skills and didactic comprehension’s are completed.

Sessions involving patient management and mechanical aspects of extrication are included. Supervised experience with patients in clinical facilities is included.

A continuation of EMS 1117A. Clinical rotations are expanded to provide more diverse patient care experiences.

Provides the student with an opportunity to refine basic emergency medical technician skills and knowledge while assigned to a supervised emergency medical services environment. Emphasis is placed on providing a practicum experience to prepare the student for admission into the Paramedic Technology level program.

An interactive approach is utilized with case studies and scenarios to provide realistic EMS encounters requiring assessment management, critical thinking, and advanced-level decision-making. This course reviews general content and prepares student for exit examinations.

Introduces the student to the paramedic profession and provides an overview of human systems with emphasis on appropriate medical terminology, systems function, and initial patient management. Discussion of the paramedic profession centers on functions that extend beyond those of the basic EMT. Includes a discussion of stress, stress management and crisis intervention.

Integrates EMT patient assessment and resuscitation skills into a more detailed patient assessment and introduces advanced resuscitative skills. Includes airway management techniques and strategies.

Emphasizes the pathophysiology of shock and hypoxia and the functions and characteristics of body fluids. Topics include cardiovascular anatomy and physiology; fluid and electrolyte balance; and classification, assessment, and management of shock.

Provides a study of the principles and procedures necessary for the proper use and administration of pharmaceuticals in emergency medical care. Topics include identification of drugs, drug administration techniques, and drug safety standards.

Laboratory exercises provide practical applications of patient care skills. Skills include patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, advanced airway management, IV therapy, and medication administration.

Provides an in-depth study of the anatomical and physiological foundation of respiration and the assessment and management of respiratory pathophysiology and distress. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, respiratory assessment, airway and ventilation management, and respiratory disease.

This seminar course provides interactive discussions regarding current issues affecting the provision of emergency medical services in a changing health care environment. Issues include advances in technology, expansion of service and practice settings, health care reform and changing industry standards. Practical approaches to research encourage autonomy and self-directed future study.

Introduces student to assessment and management of trauma patients. Topics include systematic approaches to the assessment and management of trauma, such as basic trauma life support(BTLS) and pre-hospital trauma life support (PHILS); anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system; the major internal organs; the types of soft tissue injuries and their management; the types of internal organs; musculosketal injuries, and their management; and the classification and care of burns.

Current concepts utilizes an interactive approach with case studies to refine advanced level assessment and management of realistic patient encounters. This course reviews general content and prepares for exit examinations.

Emphasizes the study of the cardiovascular system, electrocardiography, and cardiovascular treatment methods. Topics include cardiovascular anatomy and physiology of electrocardiography; recognition of cardiac dysrhythmias; management of cardiac arrest; methods of emergency cardiovascular treatment such as pharmacological intervention, defibrillation, and cardioversion; and ACLS skills.

An extension of EMS 2221A that discusses the assessment and management of perfusing cardiovascular emergencies. Concurrent or prior completion of EMS 2221A is recommended, but not required.

Provides an in-depth study of the endocrine, nervous, digestive, genitourinary, immune systems, infectious disease and anaphylaxis. Topics include assessment and management of endocrine system disorders, assessment and management of nervous system disorders, assessment and management of digestive system and genitourinary system disorders, and anaphylaxis. Emphasizes the etiology and Pathophysiology and in-field management of immune system compromise and infectious disease and toxicologic, environmental, and gerontological emergencies. Topics include assessment and management of the patient with infectious disease and the utilization of universal precautions; toxicology, alcoholism, and substance abuse disease process; management of environmental emergencies; and geriatrics and gerontology.

This patient care lab incorporates basic and advanced skills in the management of simulated patient encounters depicting medical or traumatic emergencies.

Provides a study of female reproductive systems, birth processes, and management of OB/GYN emergencies. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system, normal and abnormal birth processes, assessment and management of OB/GYN emergencies, assessment and management of the newborn, and management of sexual assault victims. Provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to care for the ill or injured pediatric patient. Topics include growth and development, specific diseases of the pediatric patient, approach and assessment of the pediatric patient, and management of the pediatric patient.

Provides an overview of special patient populations including the elderly, patients with behavior disorders, hospice patients, and patients with disabilities. Special circumstances including disaster preparedness and hazardous materials responses are also discussed.

Reviews principles of 12 Lead EKG interpretation, Thrombolytic therapy, and Kemodynamic monitoring. Introduces the paramedic candidate to critical care principles.

Comprehensive review and exit examination to verify cognitive and psychomotor competency in preparation for certification.

Provides supervised experience that meets Georgia Department of Human Resources (GDHR) requirements for actual patient care in the hospital and advanced ambulance settings. Simulations in the classroom, experience on an advanced ambulance, and service in a hospital develop assessment and treatment skills.

Provides examination of the medico-legal issues of pre-hospital emergency care using a case study review format. Participants will evaluate real and simulated cases for potential liability.

Students are exposed to principles of community health education and injury prevention. Students study the importance of communicating about the emergency medical profession to the community. Resources for presentation are evaluated. CPR Instructor Certification is an option of this content. Includes a practicum.

A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills. [Notes: (1) Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course. (2) A grade of C or better (or K) is required in ENGL 1101 prior to enrollment in ENGL 1102. Grades of D in ENGL 1101 will not count toward graduation in any degree program.]

A literature based composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research skills.

A survey of important works of world literature from ancient times through the mid-seventeenth century viewed in both historical and contemporary perspective. (Works are read in translation where necessary.) Critical thinking and communication skills are emphasized. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]

A survey of important works of world literature from the mid-seventeenth century to the present viewed in both historical and contemporary perspective. (Works are read in translation where necessary.) Critical thinking and communication skills are emphasized. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]

A survey of important works of British Literature from the Old English period through the neoclassical age. This includes English literature from its roots in Anglo-Saxon through its development in Great Britain and its global development outside the United States through approximately 1800. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]

A survey of important works of British Literature from the Romantic Era to the present. This includes the global development of English literature outside the United States from approximately 1800 to the present. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]

A survey of important works of American literature from pre-colonial times through the present day, viewed in both historical and contemporary global perspective. Critical thinking and communication skills are emphasized. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]

A topical or thematic approach to the study of the networks of relationship between works of literature and the social structures in which those works are created and interpreted, considering both historical and contemporary perspectives. Critical thinking and communication skills are emphasized.

The course begins with a theoretical investigation of digital text and dispersed computer networks as new media forms. It offers hands-on training using industry-standard tools for the development of electronic documents, including mark-up languages, digital graphics, and multimedia production. The course includes instruction in writing technical manuals and in writing to communicate technical information to a non-specialist audience.

A study of different theoretical approaches to the interpretation of literature with application of these theories to selected poems, dramas, works of fiction, and other verbal texts.

A thematic study of the wide-ranging and diverse literature of the racial and ethnic groups in America.

A study of literary forms from a variety of historical periods and cultures within a thematic framework.

A thematic study of literature for adolescent and young adult audiences. This study will analyze a broad representation of materials, including those which focus on a variety of ethnic groups, cultural experiences, and historical periods. This course is required for all middle level teacher education students with a major concentration in language arts.

Note: These courses provide transcript documentation of experiential learning experiences but no fees are changed and no academic credit is awarded. All require prior approval by the Director of Experiential Learning.

Student participates in full-time work experience related to his or her field of study one semester and enrolls as a full-time student during alternating semester. Minimum of two semesters of work experience. A student maintains full-time status during the semesters of employment.

A one semester, non-credit work or volunteer experience related to the student's field of study. The number of work hours is determined by the student's individual academic needs and the agency's needs. This course number is not used if student is enrolled in an internship for course credit. EXLI cannot be included in determining full-time status.

A guided, multi-semester work plan directly related to the student's field of study. Student must work a minimum of fifteen hours per week while continuing course work. A student maintains full-time status by being enrolled in a minimum of ten semester hours while working in a parallel co-op position.

Note: Courses with the FSMD prefix are career courses that do not normally apply toward the baccalaureate degree except as part of a career block applied to a B.A.S.

This course is an introduction to the fashion industry. Topics include fashion industry terminology; history of fashion, costume, and silhouettes; environmental influence on fashion styles, merchandising, and consumer demand; fashion cycles, fashion forecasting; secondary markets, wholesale fashion markets, and organization of fashion stores. Fieldwork in the fashion industry is a component of the course.

This course presents the many aspects and responsibilities of fashion and promotion and coordination. Topics include fashion trend research; planned advertising and publicity; special promotions; fashion shows and events; public relations in fashion; gathering market information; fashion industry guidelines for successful employment and advancement in the fashion industry. Preparation of a fashion-merchandising plan is a major component of the course.

This course emphasizes the development and use of textile and nontextile products and their markets. The course includes the following topics: textile market place; legislation; generic and trademark names; importance of textile information to retail personnel; textile history; natural and manmade fibers; yarn designing and information; home textiles and accessories and fashion accessories. Fieldwork in the fashion industry is a component of the course.

An introduction to the principles of financial management, including capital budgeting, the cost of capital, acquisition of funds, and capital structure strategies of the non-financial corporation.

Prerequisite(s): [ACCT 2102(C), BUSA 2201(C), and ECON 2105/2106(C)] or BUSA 3111(C), or HCMG 3111(C) or HSCI 2111.

This course is designed to give a student the knowledge and framework for developing a personal financial plan suitable for different stages of life. It will also give business students a basic understanding of the complexities that must be addressed by management on behalf of employees within the work environment. The course addresses topics such as insurance, investments, loans, and retirement planning. It is also open to all majors.

The principles of investment in stocks, bonds and other markets, including the study of portfolio management.

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and to the culture of French-speaking regions. Open to native speakers of French only by permission of the Department of Humanities.

Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing French with further study of the culture of French-speaking regions. Open to native speakers of French only by permission of the Department of Humanities.

A review of French for students who have strong elementary skills but need review before entering intermediate level courses. Open to native speakers of French only by permission of the Department of Humanities.

Grammar review and continued development of the student's reading, conversation and composition skills, with readings from Francophone literary sources. Open to native speakers of French only by permission of the Department of Humanities.

Grammar review and continued development of the student's reading, conversation, and composition skills, with readings of a more difficult nature than those previously encountered by the student. Open to native speakers of French only by permission of the Department of Humanities.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the application of principles of management to health systems organizations. Field-based experience will allow the student to apply principles of organizational theory and behavioral aspects of management across a variety of health care settings.

This course will introduce the student to the complex health care environment. Topics include descriptions of the types of health care providers and the scope of professional practices, introduction to hospitals, ambulatory care settings, and the regulatory and professional bodies supporting practices. *Note: Students with HSCI 2111 credit are ineligible to take this course. This course will not count toward a B.S. in Health Care Management.

This course provides field-based practical experience to introduce students to the complex health care environment.

This course is required for students holding career associate degrees who are entering the B.A.S. programs in Allied Health Administration and Dental Hygiene Practice and Administration. The course will assess the professional skills and knowledge of students to prepare for bringing into the B.A.S. program. (Not open to students in non-B.A.S. majors.)

This course is designed to help the health care management student appreciate the difference in the scope of services provided in ambulatory/primary care sites as compared to the types of health care services often available in long-term care entities.

This course is provides students with the basic skills and applications of human resource management in the health care delivery field. Students will study the basics of recruitment, selection, training, retention, motivation, and conflict resolution. Legal and ethical issues in health care as well as timely topics and problems in today's health care environment will be focused.

This course is designed to apply principles of total quality management to health care organizations.

This course will provide students with the opportunity to examine the current mental health system including historical perspectives, medical advances, and populations in need of mental health services and/or case management.

This course provides a forum for the exploration of trends in society and the work place as they relate to health care costs, access, and delivery of services. Students will discuss past, present, and possible future health care delivery systems based on current practices.

Advanced study of methods of designing, changing, managing and evaluating managed care organizations.

Explore the issues of health and safety in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on prevention of work-related disease and promotion of wellness. Concepts related to employee assessment and retention, environmental health hazards, prevention of occupational disease, wellness programs, insurance issues, ergonomics, and government standards are presented.

The course introduces students to the opportunities that may be available as a health care consultant. Class focus will center on skills, demeanor, and other areas that contribute to a successful consultant.

This course is designed to investigate the basic principles and fundamentals of international health care systems including, but not limited to, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, and Japan. Emphasis will be placed on historical, social, political, and structural factors, differences in financing and delivery mechanisms, expenditures, providers, types of services, comparisons with United States impact of technology, research and quality assessment. Additionally, issues of cost, utilization, and access will be examined in light of current market conditions, future trends, and health care policy in each country.

This course provide the student with an introduction to public health administration, an understanding of how public health programs are initiated and administered at the federal and state levels. The objectives of the course will be achieved through lecture, guest speakers, student projects, Internet, and final exams.

This is the capstone course for health care management. The course will consist of in-depth study of four major health care policy Area A of the U.S. healthcare system.

Provides opportunity to examine factors affecting the financing of health care. Current systems of financing health care are discussed. Budgetary concepts, financial management, cost accounting and management under rate control and competition presented and analyzed. Differences between goods and service industries are analyzed.

HCMG 4565 - Financial Management of Primary/Long-term Care Organizations (3-0-3)

This is a follow-up course to the introduction for Primary Care/Long-Term Care or primary care facility.