Accounting (ACCT)
ACCT 2101 - Principles of
Accounting I (3-0-3)
Financial
Accounting. A study of the basic
processes and concepts of the accounting cycle, includes the preparation and
analysis of financial statements for external use. Accounting techniques and internal control are introduced within
the framework of current business practices.
Computer software may be used in this course.
ACCT 2102 - Principles of
Accounting II (3-0-3)
A
continuation of financial emphasizing the corporate form of business. Introduction of managerial accounting topics
with analysis including the accumulation and utilization of accounting
information for internal management purposes.
Major emphasis on performance evaluation and the decision-making
process. Computer software may be used
in this course.
Prerequisite(s):
ACCT 2101.
ACCT 3110 - Managerial Cost
Accounting (3-0-3)
Cost
accounting principles and techniques applied to job order and process types of
industry, planning and control of the elements of production costs, and
preparation of internal cost reports for management. Includes an introduction to standard costing concepts and
variance analysis. Use of cost
information for business policy implementation and management purposes is
stressed, as well as current cost topics.
Prerequisite(s):
ACCT 2102 (C) or BUSA 3112 (C).
ACCT 3351 - Intermediate
Accounting I (3-0-3)
An in-depth analysis of the accounting and reporting process and
accounting theory, together with current problems in reporting financial
position, income determination, and integration of current professional
standards.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2102 (C).
ACCT 3352 - Intermediate
Accounting II (3-0-3)
A
continuation of ACCT 3351 with emphasis on the measurement and reporting of
sources of corporate capital and the relationships of these sources to income
determination. The impact of
professional pronouncements is stressed.
Prerequisite(s):
ACCT 3351 (C).
ACCT 4220 - Advanced Accounting
(3-0-3)
Advanced
accounting emphasizes current financial reporting topics encountered in
practice. Special areas include
accounting changes, prior period adjustments, financial reporting for changing
prices, international accounting, business combinations, and disclosures accompanying
financial statements. Practice
applications with integrated financial, managerial, and income tax accounting
cases are required.
Prerequisite(s):
ACCT 3352 (C).
ACCT 4330 - Accounting Information
Systems (3-0-3)
Study of
the methodology of analyzing organizational needs for accounting information,
structuring of systems (manual and computer) for supplying the needed
information, and selection of equipment required to process the requisite data.
Prerequisite(s):
ACCT 3351 (C).
ACCT 4440 - Governmental and
Not-For-Profit Accounting (3-0-3)
This
course covers financial and managerial accounting and reporting for Federal,
State and local governments and non-governmental non-profit organizations such
as hospitals and universities.
Accounting Information Systems concepts and auditing of these
organizations are also included.
Prerequisite(s):
ACCT 3351 (C).
ACCT 4450 - Income Taxation I
(3-0-3)
Internal
Revenue code and Treasury Regulations as applied to individual and business
income, deductions, credits, and exclusions.
Prerequisite(s):
ACCT 2102 (C) or BUSA 3112 (C).
ACCT 4451 - Income Taxation II
(3-0-3)
The
Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations as applied to corporations,
partnerships, estates, and trusts.
Prerequisite(s):
ACCT 4450 (C).
ACCT 4480 - Auditing (3-0-3)
The culminating
course in the B.B.A. accounting curriculum.
Topics include the accounting profession, ethics, errors,
irregularities, illegal acts and related liability, accounting and review
standards, and auditing standards and procedures. Students experience work paper development, test work, and report
letter drafting. Audit risk and cycles,
internal control, EDP applications, and sampling approaches are emphasized to
achieve desired audit objectives and enhance the quality of external
communications.
Prerequisite(s):
ACCT 3352 (C).
ACCT 4800 - Selected Topics in
Accounting (3-0-3)
A detailed
examination of selected topics in the profession of Accounting. May be repeated when topics vary.
Prerequisite(s):
ACCT 3351 (C).
ACCT 4850 - Accounting Internship/Cooperative Education (Variable Credit)
Individually
designed learning program involving accounting field experience in private,
public, or education sector. Program of
study and student supervision must be approved by the Dean of Business or
designee and Director of Experiential Learning. May be repeated for credit.
ACCT 4900 - Independent Study/Directed Research and Readings (Variable
Credit)
Special
work arranged in consultation with instructor.
Requires approval of the Dean or Associate Dean.
Art (ART)
ART 1101 - Drawing I (3-0-3)
A study of
visual relationships between objects in a two-dimensional plane. The primary focus will be improving basic
rendering skills using a variety of drawing media. Design and the human figure will be an integral part of the
course. Emphasis will be on dry drawing media.
ART 1102 - Drawing II (3-0-3)
A
continuing study of the planar relationships between objects, with anatomy and
improvement of drawing skills being the primary focus. The emphasis will be on wet drawing media.
Prerequisite(s):
ART 1101.
ART 1104 - Two-Dimensional/Color
Theory (3-0-3)
A study of
color and its manipulation. Collage as
well as oil and water based drawing and painting media will be used.
Prerequisite(s):
ART 1102.
ART 1301 - Three-Dimensional
Design I (3-0-3)
A study of
the relationships between objects in three dimensions. The primary focus will be clay and the
ceramic process. Hand building, colored
clarity, glaze calculation and an introduction to wheel throwing will be addressed.
ART 1302 - Three-Dimensional
Design II (3-0-3)
A
continuing study of the relationships between objects in a spatial realm
focusing on clay and plaster as well as hard media and the subtractive method
of working.
Prerequisite(s):
ART 1301.
ART 2301 - Art of the Pre-Modern
World (3-0-3)
A survey
of world art from prehistoric times through approximately 1600, viewed in both
historical and contemporary 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.]
ART 2302 - Art of the Modern World
(3-0-3)
A survey
of world art from approximately 1600 through the present day, viewed in both
historical and contemporary 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.]
ART 3101 - The Visual Arts and
Society (3-0-3)
A topical
or thematic approach to the study of the networks of relationship between works
in the visual arts 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.
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 1102. Completion of CRIT 1101 and
Area C recommended.
ART 3401 -
American Art Visions (3-0-3)
A survey of American Art from the foundation of American identity within the New World - Colonial era, through the multiple trends and identities of Modern America.
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 1102. Completion of CRIT 1101 and Area C recommended.
Avionics tECHNOLOGY (AVEL)
Note: Courses with the
AVEL prefix are career courses that do not normally apply toward the
baccalaureate degree except as part of the career courses in the B.A.S.
AVEL 2210 - Aircraft Systems
(3-0-3)
An
introductory course in avionics focusing on modern aircraft systems such as
structures, power plants, fuel systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, and electrical
systems. Avionics systems include
flight director and autopilot operation.
Applicable government regulations and safety procedures will be
addressed.
AVEL 2220 - Navigation Systems and Air to Ground (3-2-4)
A study of the operation and maintenance of various navigation and air-to-ground systems including ADF, VOR, Localizer, Glide Slope, Area NAV, Loran C, VLF, DME, transponders, and altitude encoding systems. Testing and troubleshooting using manual and automated test equipment will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 1104.
AVEL 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.
AVEL 2233 - Selected Topics and Problems (Varies from 1 to 3 credit hours)
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.
Prerequisite(s):
Technology major and permission of program advisor.
Aviation
Maintenance Tech (AVMT)
Note: Courses with the
AVMT prefix are career courses that do not normally apply toward the
baccalaureate degree except as part of the career courses in the B.A.S.
Note: Due to FAA regulations, the lecture-lab-credit formula for
AVMT does not conform to the typical pattern.
AVMT 1101 - Aircraft Maintenance
Regulations (2-0-2)
An
introduction to mechanics' privileges and limitations, including certification
eligibility, procedure and liability as outlined in the Federal Aviation
Regulation (FAR) Part 65. Includes a
survey of the various maintenance publications; and the process for
establishing and maintaining a maintenance records system which meets FAR 91,
FAR 43, and FAR Part I requirements.
Prerequisite
or corequisite: ENGL 1101.
AVMT 1102 - Aircraft Basic Science
(3-0-3)
The theory
and application of physics to aerospace vehicles and their subsystems. Topics include origin and transmission of
sound, relationship between temperature and heat; relationships of pressure,
temperature and air mass volume; laws of confined gases; Bernoulli's Principle;
relationship of air density to temperature and humidity and the effect on
aircraft performance. The theory of
weight and balance, the weighing process, and the mathematical calculation of
net changes.
AVMT 1103 - Aircraft Applied
Science (4-6-4)
A study of
aircraft servicing methods and ground operations with emphasis on safety. Cleaning, corrosion detection and control;
fluid line fabrication and installation; aircraft hardware and materials; and
industrial processes applied to aerospace construction materials including
non-destructive testing and precision dimensional inspection. The interpretation of aircraft drawings,
blueprints, charts, graphs, and wiring.
AVMT 1104 - Basic Electricity
& Electronics (4-6-5)
A study of
the relationships of voltage, current, and resistance in aircraft electrical
systems, and the use of meters. Topics
include alternators, generators, starters, motors, and charging systems. An introduction to Semiconductor
Fundamentals, Digital and Microprocessors is included.
Prerequisite
or corequisite: MATH 1101.
AVMT 2201 - Sheet Metal (4-6-4)
A study of
metal structures of welded tube and riveted sheet monocoque or
semi-monocoque. Topics include
identification, selection and installation of rivets and other mechanical
fasteners in stressed skin construction.
The principles of oxy-acetylene welding and inspection; and the repair
of honeycomb, laminated and composition materials and thermo-setting plastics.
AVMT 2202 - Airframe Structures (4-6-5)
A survey
of the wood structures used in early aircraft and current home-built
aircraft. Other topics include fabric
covering and various covering finishes, assembly of major components of an
aircraft, rigging flight systems and controls, and airworthiness inspection
procedure for mechanics.
AVMT 2203 - Utility Systems
(4-6-5)
A study of
the heating, cooling, ventilation and pressurization of the aircraft interior
and the protection of exterior surfaces from ice accumulation. Includes fire detection and extinguishing
systems, fuel storage, transfer, distribution and dump systems, and aircraft
flight instrument systems.
Prerequisite(s):
CITZ 1101 or (POLS 1101 and HIST 2110).
AVMT 2204 - Fluid Power &
Landing Gear Systems (4-6-4)
A study of
the principles of generation, distribution and management of hydraulic and
pneumatic power throughout the aircraft structure. Includes topics on wheels,
tires, brakes, fixed and retractable landing gear systems, and position
indicating and warning systems.
AVMT 2205 - Electrical &
Navigation Systems (4-6-5)
A study of
circuit protection devices, switches and ratings, proof of current
requirements, determinations of wire requirements, inverter systems,
alternators and AC current and frequency output, aircraft voltage systems, AC
generators, transformer-rectifier principles.
Other topics include radio transmitter and receiver principles,
instrument landing systems, emergency locator transmitters (ELT's) and
installation practices and procedures.
Prerequisite(s):
AVMT 1104 and MATH 1101.
AVMT 2211 - Turbine Engines
(4-6-4)
A study of
the fundamentals and evolution of the jet engine and jet propulsion. Includes topics on materials used in
compressor construction, application of the laws of physics of motion, inlet
ducts, combustion chambers, turbine wheels, diffusers, exhaust ducts, reversers
and maintenance procedures for organic cleaning compounds, hot section
inspections, set engine trimming and instrumentation.
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 1101 and [CITZ 1101 or (POLS 1101 and HIST 2110)].
AVMT 2212 - Reciprocating Engines
(4-6-4)
Piston
engine theory and maintenance including the development of air- and water-
cooled aircraft engines. Other topics
include power production, horsepower calculation, timing and valve overlap,
displacement and volumetric efficiency.
Procedures for total engine overhaul from disassembly to reassembly with
new and/or serviceable parts to achieve acceptable overhaul tolerance. Included is the removal and installation of
the powerplant, rigging controls, test operation and troubleshooting.
AVMT 2213 - Powerplant Accessories
(4-6-5)
Includes
lubrication systems and lubricants, propeller systems and operational
principles, induction systems, cooling systems, exhaust collection and removal
systems.
AVMT 2214 - Powerplant Electrical
Systems (4-6-5)
Includes
electronic, loop, thermocouple and thermal switch fire detection circuits; fire
warning and extinguishing systems; and engine instrumentation. Other topics include magneto and capacitance
discharge ignition systems, engine electrical systems, DC generators and
powerplant electrical accessories.
Prerequisite(s):
AVMT 1104 and ENGL 1101.
AVMT 2215 - Engine Fuel & Fuel
Metering Systems (4-6-5)
A study of
fuels as chemical mixtures, fuel-air ratios; flame characteristics, ignition
requirements; and properties such as violability, anti-knock value and vapor
pressure tendencies. Other topics
include the primary units of a basic fuel system, the relationship of fuel
metering to mass airflow, carburetion, fuel controls, and factors affecting
fuel metering. Fundamentals of
powerplant inspection include hundred-hour inspections.
AVMT 2221 - General Maintenance
Applications (5-2-6)
A survey
course for the experienced mechanic who is eligible by PART 65, Para 65.77 and
desires to develop skills in physics, weight and balance, materials and
processes of aerospace construction, cleaning and corrosion treatment, ground
handling and servicing, fire protection and fluid line fabrication. All the subject areas of the FAA General
Curriculum except math and basic electricity are reviewed.
AVMT 2222 - Powerplant Theory
Applications (4-2-5)
Powerplant
theory and maintenance applications for both reciprocating and turbine engines
up to overhaul are discussed and includes removal, troubleshooting and
installation of complete power plant assemblies. Course concludes with powerplant conformity and airworthiness
inspections.
AVMT 2223 - Airframe Structures Applications (4-2-5)
Topics
include wood, welded tube, both monocoque and semi-monocoque sheet metal formed
structures. Composite material
construction of structures is introduced and fabric and synthetic covers,
finishing products and plastics are included.
Course concludes with inspection privileges for the Airframe Mechanic.
AVMT 2224 - Propulsion Systems
& Applications (4-2-5)
A
comprehensive survey of the principle of operation and function of the
lubrication, induction, cooling and exhaust systems; fuel, fuel metering and
engine instrument systems; fire protection, ignition and propeller systems.
AVMT 2225 - Airframe Systems &
Component Applications (4-2-5)
Aircraft
landing gear systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems and cabin
atmosphere controls are explained; the course continues with aircraft fuel
systems, instruments, position and warning systems. The course concludes with ice and rain control and fire
protection systems.
AVMT 2227 - A&P Electrical
& Electronic Application (5-2-6)
Topics
include basic electricity, both AC and DC theory and circuit analysis; airframe
electrical systems to include generation, control, wiring and distribution of
electrical power. Semi-conductor
fundamentals and digital applications are introduced.
Biology (BIOL)
BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology
I (3-0-3)
An
introductory biology course designed for science majors which includes
chemistry, cell structure and function, cell division, molecular genetics,
Mendelian genetics, evolution, plant and animal systematics, and ecology.
Prerequisite(s):
Exemption or exit from Math 0099.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 1107L.
BIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology
Laboratory I (0-3-1)
Laboratory
accompanying BIOL 1107.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 1107.
BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology
II (3-0-3)
A
continuation of BIOL 1107.
Prerequisite(s):
BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 1108L.
BIOL 1108L - Principles of Biology
Laboratory II (0-3-1)
Laboratory
accompanying BIOL 1108.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 1108.
BIOL 1111 - Introductory Biology I
(3-0-3)
The
biology sequence covers basic and biological chemistry, cellular organization
and function, cell division, bioenergetics, and organ system physiology as well
as Mendelian genetics, basic statistics, developmental biology, molecular
genetics, biotechnology, ecology, and evolution.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 1111L.
BIOL 1111L - Introductory Biology
Laboratory (0-2-1)
Laboratory
accompanying BIOL 1111.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 1111.
BIOL 1112 - Introductory Biology
II (3-0-3)
Continuation
of Introductory Biology I.
Prerequisite(s):
BIOL 1111/1111L and exemption or exit from Math 0099.
BIOL 1151 - Human Anatomy and
Physiology I (3-0-3)
A study of
the structure and functions of the human body most pertinent to students in the
health sciences. Topics typically
included are the study of body organization, principles of support and
movement, and introduction to body maintenance. Note: this course does not fulfill the Core Curriculum laboratory
science requirement under Area D. It is recommended (but not required) that
students complete CHEM 1151/1151L prior to enrollment in BIOL 1151.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 1151L.
BIOL 1151L - Human Anatomy and
Physiology Laboratory I (0-2-1)
Laboratory
accompanying BIOL 1151.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 1151.
BIOL 1152 - Human Anatomy and
Physiology II (3-0-3)
A
continuation of BIOL 1151 which typically includes study of control systems of
the body, maintenance systems and continuity.
Prerequisite(s):
BIOL 1151/1151L.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 1152L.
BIOL 1152L - Human Anatomy and
Physiology Laboratory II (0-2-1)
Laboratory
accompanying BIOL 1152.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 1152.
BIOL 2250 - Microbiology for the
Health Sciences (2-0-2)
A study of
the morphology, growth, modes of transmission and relationship to diseases of
pathogenic micro-organisms. This course
is useful to students enrolled in programs in the health sciences.
Prerequisite(s):
BIOL 1151/1151L.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 2250L.
BIOL 2250L - Microbiology for the
Health Sciences Laboratory (0-4-2)
Laboratory
accompanying BIOL 2250.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 2250.
BIOL 2500 - Botany (2-0-2)
Survey of
the plant kingdom with greatest emphasis on structure and function of
angiosperms.
Prerequisite(s):
BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L.
BIOL 3100 - Biocomputing
(3-0-3)
The human genome project and the web revolution present new
challenges and opportunities for biologists. The only way to deal effectively
with the information explosion in biology is to use computers. Students in this
course will use computer applications to search databases, perform
calculations, and develop models concerning biological problems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL
3250, 3250L, 4201; MATH 1231.
BIOL 3200 - Cell
Biology (3-0-3)
An exploration of life's basic unit. Students will examine the
cell from both structural and functional viewpoints. The fundamentals of
cellular chemistry, life cycles, and regulation will be discussed. Seminal
experiments in cell biology will be examined, and current studies in primary
research journals will be addressed. Students will gain an understanding of how
contemporary methods of laboratory experimentation are being used to unravel
the mysteries of life's irreducible unit.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL
1108/1108L, CHEM 2412/2412L.
BIOL 3222 – Internship and/or Cooperative
Education (0-4-2)
Internship
program for selected students who perform supervised scientific work in
conjunction with professionals at area research institutions or other
appropriate sites.
Prerequisite(s):
BIOL 1108/1108L, CHEM 2412/2412L, MATH 1231.
BIOL 3250 -
Introductory Microbiology (3-0-3)
Single celled organisms have always been the most populous form of
life. This course explores the complex lives of these simple organisms.
Students will examine biochemical, genetic and pathological aspects of
microbiology. Industrial, ecological, and cultural aspects of human
microbiology will be addressed.
Prerequisites: BIOL
1108/1108L, CHEM 2412/2412L.
Corequisite(s): BIOL
3250L.
BIOL 3250L -
Introductory Microbiology Lab (0-3-1)
Laboratory experiences which address topics including, sterile
technique, microscopy, identification of microorganisms, microbial metabolism,
and microbial genetics.
Corequisite(s): BIOL
3250.
BIOL 3400 –
Biobusiness and Regulatory Affairs (2-0-2)
Before any new biological product gets to market a series of
regulatory requirements must be satisfied. Once a product is marketed, quality
control and testing play a central role in production. This course examines
contemporary bioregulatory standards, and their application in local
industries. Experts from government agencies and private industry will present
real life problems and solutions.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3250/3250L; MATH 1231.
The environment is made of both living and non-living components.
This course examines the relationships between these various components in the
biosphere. Students will learn how complex natural cycles and chains can be
perturbed by small disturbances, and conversely, how life adapts to these
changes.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1108/1108L or 1112; MATH 1231.
BIOL 3650 - Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy (2-0-2)
A
experiment-based study of selected vertebrate phyla with emphasis on gross
anatomy, microscopic anatomy and phylogeny.
Prerequisite(s):
BIOL 1108/l1108L or 1112.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 3650L.
BIOL 3650L – Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory (0-2-1)
Laboratory
accompanying BIOL 3650.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 3650.
BIOL 4201 - Genetics (3-0-3)
A study of
Mendelian principles, molecular genetics and population genetics. The cellular and molecular mechanisms of
inheritance, gene expression and influences on evolution are included.
Prerequisite(s):
BIOL 1108/1108L.
BIOL 4202 - Genetic Biotechnology
(2-0-2)
An
experiment-based course in which students use DNA technology to explore topics
such as DNA fingerprinting, cloning, DNA amplification, genetic therapies, sex
determination, inheritance and paternity, and human genetic disease.
Prerequisite(s):
BIOL 3250/3250L and BIOL 4201.
Corequisite(s):
BIOL 4202L.