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Green = Submitted to Marketing for publication in the 2021-2022 Catalog on 1/15/21.
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2019-2020 Catalog Year
CIS 140: Principles of Desktop and Electronic Publishing - Discontinued Effective Summer 2020
2019-2020 Catalog Year
CIS 202: Advanced Word Processing - Discontinued Effective Summer 2020
2019-2020 Catalog Year
CIS 203: Microsoft Excel with Macro Programming - Discontinued Effective Summer 2020
2019-2020 Catalog Year
OA 110: Professional Keyboarding I - Discontinued Effective Summer 2020
2020-2021 Catalog Year
FNMT 019: Introductory Mathematics - Revised Effective Fall 2020
Course Descripton
This course covers operations with whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers written as fractions or decimals; solving problems with dimensional analysis, ratios, proportions, percent, speed/distance/time, and perimeter and area of basic geometric shapes; simplifying and manipulating linear algebraic expressions and solving linear equations and inequalities; an introduction to laws of exponents; and factoring out a greatest common factor monomial from a binomial/trinomial. An on-campus, in-person departmental final exam is required (conditions permitting) with no calculators allowed.
2020-2021 Catalog Year
MUS 215: Advanced Music Technology and Multimedia - Revised Effective Fall 2020
Course Placement
None.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ADC 133: Project Management in Construction - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course provides a broad introduction to project management in construction. Students will be introduced to and produce work breakdown structures, cost estimates, and a schedule for a construction project.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ADC 156: Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems - Discontinued effective Fall 2021
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ADC 160: Presentation Techniques - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Introduction to materials and methods in the preparation of architectural presentation drawings and models. Computer modeling and presentation software will be utilized to produce a portfolio with both physical and digital projects. Emphasis is placed on using technique and craftsmanship to make design intent clear and compelling.
Prequisites
ADC 103.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ADC 161: Introduction to Building Science - Discontinued effective Fall 2021
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ADC 163: Architectural Visualization with Autodesk Revit - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Architectural Visualization with Autodesk Revit
Course Description
This course addresses current practices of 3D architectural modeling and visualization. Students undertake hands-on 3D modeling, the application of materials and lighting, and photo-realistic rendering. The course provides a thorough introduction to Autodesk Revit, building information modeling software used widely in the architecture and interior design fields.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ADC 226: Introduction to Building Structures - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Introduction to Building Structures
Course Description
This course will provide a broad introduction to the structural design of buildings. After introducing basic structural member types and material properties, a survey of the historic development of various structural systems will be provided.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
AET 101: Introduction to Robotics - New Effective Fall 2021
3-2-4
This course introduces students to the field of robotics with a focus on investigating careers in STEM fields. Students will be introduced to concepts in electronics, nanotechnology, medical technology, computer science, and advanced manufacturing techniques while applying the topics to create functioning robots.
Additional course fee: $175.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
AET 102: Scientific Technology and Public Policy (ASET 101 Renaming) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
The purpose of AET 102 is to provide scientific background at an introductory level in a range of areas where scientific and technological advancements have had a significant influence on society. The course will also explore how advances in science have fueled debates in society, and how debates in society have influenced the direction of scientific research and technological development. Students will explore current trends in various fields of science and technology and consider how these fields may evolve in the future. Note: ENGL 098, ENGL 098 ESL, ENGL 098/108, or higher placement. Open to students at FNMT 017 level or higher, however, if students are at FNMT 017 level they must take FNMT 017 concurrently.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
AET 110: Safety, Health and the Environment (ASET 110 Renaming) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course provides students with an overview of safety, health and environmental regulations, and the potential hazards that can arise in the workplace. Major topics include the types of hazards, engineering and administrative controls, personal protective equipment, regulatory requirements and voluntary standards.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
AET 130: Quality Control/Quality Assurance (ASET 130 Renaming) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
Students become familiar with the role that quality plays in all aspects of both the manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis is on understanding how quality control is used in different manufacturing industries such as chemical technology, biotechnology, food processing and others. Discussions center on the application of globally recognized and industry wide standards including ISO 9001. Topics covered include an analysis of a Quality Assurance Manual, its relation to the Quality Management System (QMS) of an organization, and the statistical tools necessary for effective quality control/quality assurance. Specific illustrations are provided. Prerequisite: FNMT 118 or higher MATH with a grade of "C" or better or placement in MATH 161 or higher MATH.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
AET 140: 3D Printing - Additive Manufacturing (ASET 140 Renaming) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
3-3-4
Additive manufacturing (AM), also referred to as 3D printing, is a process of creating objects by building them up layer by layer. This course will provide hands-on experience with 3D printers as well as introduce applications of AM in the manufacturing sector. This course may be applied to the Applied Engineering Technology degree and may be of interest to students in other curricula. Prerequisite: FNMT 017 or higher MATH with a grade of C or better or placement in FNMT 118 or higher MATH.
Additional course fee: $105.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
AET 201: Introduction to Nanotechnology (ASET 201 Renaming) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
3-3-4
This course provides an overview of fundamental principles of nanotechnology and how they apply to various industries. The course covers the scale of nanomaterials and their chemical and physical properties, nanofabrication approaches, characterization tools, and other special topics of interest. Laboratory experience complements lecture topics. Prerequisite: CHEM 110 and FNMT 118 or higher MATH with a grade of "C" or better or placement in MATH 161 or higher.
Additional course fee: $105.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
AH 116: Therapeutic Communication - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Therapeutic Communication
Course Description
This course introduces students to communication theories and includes verbal and non-verbal techniques, active listening and conflict resolution as related to empathetic communication skills in areas of substance abuse, death and dying, lifespan dilemmas and culture. Students will apply their interpersonal communication skills and demonstrate professionalism in the use of case studies, role playing, and oral presentation.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ANTH 125: Physical Anthropolgy - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Physical Anthropology is the subfield within Anthropology that focuses on the biological side of human existence. Among course topics are human biological evolution as understood from fossils of Neanderthals and other pre-modern humans, the development of related human behavior, such as tool use, medical and forensic anthropology, epigenetics and other aspects of human genetics, the physiology and behavior of chimpanzees and our other primate relatives, race, and the physiological similarities and differences among modern peoples.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
BHHS 191: Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course provides students with an introduction to the field of trauma and trauma-informed care. Students will examine the history of traumatic studies, as well as the current trauma-informed approaches to understanding and treating human psychological trauma, with a focus on how complex trauma experiences impact the cognitive, neuropsychological, and emotional development of survivors and relate to their behavioral and psychological symptoms. Students will be introduced to trauma-informed approaches designed to provide healing and self-care to survivors along with addressing vicarious trauma and the need for practitioner self-care.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
BIOL 100: Introduction to Life Sciences - New Effective Fall 2021
3-2-4
Introduction to Life Sciences is a first-year experience course designed to assist students interested in any career related to biological/life sciences in the development of the behaviors and strategies required for college-level academic inquiry and college success. The course introduces the scientific method, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and data interpretation as well as effective communication and academic integrity. Students must demonstrate classroom behaviors associated with success (attendance, punctuality, participation) and develop college preparedness skills (such as time management, reading and note taking for comprehension, study methods, and test taking strategies). Students in the Biological Sciences AA program will be required to enroll in BIOL 100 within the first 18 credits. Prerequisites: FNMT 017 or FNMT 019, which may be taken concurrently or placement in FNMT 118 or higher.
Course Fee: $175
2021-2022 Catalog Year
BUSL 101 - Navigating Leadership and Business Professions - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course introduces first-year students in business and professional programs and related fields to success strategies for self-leadership and college-level academic inquiry, including career planning, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, cultural competence, working within teams, and institutional knowledge. Students create a comprehensive personal leadership plan, including academic, financial, and career/transfer components. Business students are required to enroll in BUSL 101 within the first twelve credits.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
BUSL 195: Experiential Learning in Business (3 credits) - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
In this three-credit course, students participate in a supervised "real-world" learning experience, such as an internship, study abroad, business simulation, or research experience, where business concepts and skills are taught and applied. The course combines formal class time with the learning experience to prepare students to challenge themselves with new opportunities, reflect upon their experiences, engage in self-leadership practices, and perform project management tasks.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
BUSL 215 - Organizational Leadership - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prerequisites
BUSL 125 or (PJMT 110 and PJMT 130).
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 105: Computer Systems Maintenance - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course provides students with knowledge, skills, and experience in installing and supporting the Microsoft Windows operating system. It helps prepare students for CompTIA A+ certification and provides a foundation for related Microsoft certifications.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 114: JavaScript I - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and develop interactive websites using the JavaScript language. Students will build dynamic websites and applications while learning programming concepts such as data types, control structures, functions, and objects. Students will learn to build basic HTML and CSS-based web pages and how to enhance these pages with JavaScript. Additionally, students are introduced to advanced JavaScript topics such as security and asynchronous programming concepts. Students are exposed to real-world examples of JavaScript and will construct interactive and dynamic client-side applications.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 150: Network Technology - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course introduces fundamental networking theory and practice, including basic networking infrastructure, topology, and terminology; the OSI model; installing and configuring client systems and peripheral devices; configuring and troubleshooting network connections; and maintaining network security. This course should help students prepare for CompTIA Network + (Net+) certification.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 155: Principles of Operating Systems - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course introduces students to commands and operations in several commonly used operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, Linux/Unix, Mac OS, and mobiles device operating systems. Topics include installing software, file management, configuring the user environment, device installation, security configuration, OS hardening, troubleshooting common operating system problems, and disaster recovery.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 204: Fundamental of Linux & Unix - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course introduces students to the installation, use, and maintenance of widely-used derivatives of the UNIX operating system, such as the Fedora and Debian distributions of Linux. Topics include file management, user account management, bash shell commands, shell scripting, working with desktop environments, peripheral device connectivity, and Linux/Unix networking basics. Students will also be introduced to common application software for these environments.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 252: Managing Network Servers - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Managing Network Servers
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the knowledge and skills required to set up, maintain, troubleshoot, secure and support server hardware and software. This course helps students prepare for CompTIA's Server+ certification.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 253: Windows Server Administration - Discontinued effective Fall 2021
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 256: Network Routing and Switching - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Network Routing and Switching
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the knowledge and skills required to set up, maintain, troubleshoot, secure and support computer network routers and switches. This course helps students prepare for Cisco's CCNA certification.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 257: Advanced Cisco Routing and Switch Technology - Discontinued effective Fall 2021
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 270: Systems Analysis and Design - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prerequisites
CIS 205.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 271: Information Technology Project Management - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prerequisites
CIS 103 and FNMT 118 or higher.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CIS 297: Network Technology and Managemet Capstone - Discontinued effective Fall 2021
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CULA 210: American Cuisine - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prerequisites
CULA 151 and CULA 171.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
CULA 211: Garde Manger & International Cuisine - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prerequisites
CULA 151 and CULA 171.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
EASC 111: Environmental Conservation - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course examines global and local environmental issues using an interdisciplinary approach, including scientific, political, social, economic and ethical perspectives. Students consider humans' role within the natural environment while studying topics including the scientific method, ecological systems, energy, population, pollution, climate change, sustainability, and environmental equity and justice. The course requires reading, and critically analyzing primary texts, including scientific articles and academic writing. Students will hypothesize and draw conclusions to current environmental problems.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ECON 112: Statistics I - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to the application of statistical techniques in modern decision making. Emphasis is placed on data collection and analysis, including measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and probability distributions, sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ECON 114: Statistics II - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prerequisites
ECON 112 and CIS 103.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ECON 181: Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Macroeconomics is concerned with the performance of the economy as a whole. Students learn the fundamentals of economics, including the basic theories, concepts, terminology, and uses of macroeconomics to make sense of the complex world in which we live. Students learn how to apply macroeconomics in their personal and professional lives using fundamental concepts like supply and demand, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as how fiscal and monetary policies impact the economy.
Prequisites
FNMT 118 or higher.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ECON 182: Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Microeconomics deals with the significant aspects of an individual firm. Students learn the basic tools and techniques of microeconomic analysis critical to managing the business of a firm, including managerial decision making and problem solving. Students learn economic principles for analyzing the current conditions of a firm, with an emphasis on how to enhance the economic value of the firm through analysis of supply and demand, production and cost, demand for resources, pricing, and competitive strategies under various market structures.
Prequisites
FNMT 118 or higher.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ELEC 130: Digital Electronics - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prequisites
FNMT 118 completed or higher math placement.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENGL 084: Advanced Academic Reading for Non-Native Speakers of English (ENGL 099 ESL revision/renaming) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This is an advanced course in academic reading for second-language learners of English. Students will incorporate a variety of strategies to read and analyze authentic college-level texts, identify patterns of organization, and build knowledge of academic vocabulary and patterns related to grammar and vocabulary. Students will also engage with texts critically to judge credibility, as well as identify information that could be incorporated into written compositions and read extensively on topics of interest. This course is linked and integrated with English 094. Prerequisite: ENGL 094, which must be taken concurrently.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENGL 094: Advanced Academic Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English (ENGL 098 ESL revision/renaming) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This is an advanced course in academic writing for second-language learners of English. Through use of the writing process, students will craft compositions of various lengths, including multi-paragraph essays. Students will analyze and use rhetorical patterns of organization and text-based support. Grammar and vocabulary will also be developed through a variety of activities. This course is linked and integrated with English 084. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with ENGL 084.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENGL 102H: The Research Paper (Honors) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
The Research Paper (Honors)
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENGL 137: Introduction to Theater - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course focuses on the theater experience from a spectator's point of view. All elements of making and performing a play are studied. Students will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the traditions, vocabulary, and analytic approaches associated with both classical and contemporary theater. Attendance at several live performances is required.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENGL 211: Survey of British Literature from Beginnings to 1750 - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Survey of British literature from its beginnings to 1750. Employing cultural criticism, close reading, and other approaches to literary analysis, the course examines texts from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Recommended for students of history and the arts
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENGL 212: Survey of British Literature: From 1750 to the Modern Era - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Survey of British literature from 1750 to the present, including works from various colonial contexts. Employing cultural criticism, close reading, and other approaches to literary analysis, the course examines the global forces that transformed British literature and the English language. Recommended for students of history and the arts.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENGL 245: World Literature: From Antiquity to 1500 - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Selections from world literature representing the values and literary excellence of the cultural heritage of various peoples of the world. Works from antiquity to the 1500s will be studied in a cross-cultural context.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENGL 246: World Literature: From 1500 to the Present - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Selections from world literature representing the values and literary excellence of the cultural heritage of various peoples of the world. Works from after 1500 to the present will be studied in a cross-cultural context.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENGL 250: Survey of African American Literature: From Colonization to the Harlem Renaissance - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Survey of African American Literature: From Colonization to the Harlem Renaissance
Course Description
This course is an introduction to African American literature from its vernacular tradition to the Harlem Renaissance. Close study of major African American authors and literary movements.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENGL 251: Survey of African American Literature: From the Harlem Renaissance to the Present - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Survey of African American Literature: From the Harlem Renaissance to the Present
Course Description
An introduction to African American literature from the Harlem Renaissance to the present. Close study of major African American authors and literary movements.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENTR 110: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the challenges of starting a new venture or strengthening an existing one. Students will learn the characteristics of an entrepreneur and how to use the tools that an entrepreneur needs to evaluate a business concept and, if it is viable, how to take the steps needed to make it a reality. The course covers key aspects of entrepreneurship, including planning, operations, human resources, finance, marketing, and ethical responsibilities.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENTR 120: Entrepreneurial Marketing - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
The focus of this course is examining the role of marketing in start-up or existing small business ventures, including a review of digital and traditional marketing approaches. Students learn how to define target markets, conduct market research, and select cost-effective marketing techniques. Students develop a working marketing plan and demonstrate their ability to establish measurable marketing goals with a plan of action to achieve the goals using available resources and networks.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
ENTR 130: Entrepreneurial Financial Intelligence - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course is designed to familiarize entrepreneurs with key financial and accounting concepts that are essential in starting and running a business and to help them acquire the tools they need to manage an entrepreneurial venture effectively. This course will cover basic accounting terms and ratios, financial statements, cash flow and budgets, intrapreneurship, and crowdfunding as well as review the accounting software available for a prospective business entity. This course is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs, rather than those seeking to work as professional accountants.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
FNMT 118: Intermediate Algebra - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prequisites
FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
FNMT 121: Retail Mathematics & Merchandising - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prequisites
FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
FYE 101: First Year Experience - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course introduces first-year students to ideas and strategies required for college-level academic inquiry and college success, including critical thinking, communication, cultural competence, problem-solving, data interpretation, and institutional knowledge. Students develop college preparedness skills such as time management, note taking, study methods, test taking, information literacy, and an understanding of academic integrity. Students apply critical thinking and communication skills to areas such as cultural diversity, media literacy and financial literacy and gain an understanding of campus and community resources. Students create an appropriate academic plan, financial plan, and career/transfer plan in the course of the semester. Students in degree programs requiring FYE 101 must enroll in the course within the first 12 credits.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
GEOG 103: Introduction to Human Geography - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Human Geography examines the relationships among people, culture, and space. It is the study of spatial variations among cultural groups and the spatial functioning of societies at local, regional and global scales both within the United States and throughout the world. This course focuses on describing, analyzing and comparing the ways in which human attributes, cultural characteristics and structures, including population, demographics, migration, language, religion, popular and folk cultures, race, ethnicity, gender roles, political and economic systems, levels of development, resource management, and land use and urbanization, remain constant or vary around the world. Students examine the relationships among cultural and human patterns, economic activities, and the physical environment, analyze and interpret information from primary sources, and develop skills in writing appropriate for geography and the social sciences.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
GLS 101: Introduction to Global Studies - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
Global Studies 101 takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying global issues through a variety of perspectives with an aim to explore the connections between the personal and the global. Topics are studied in the contexts of the nation-state systems, international organizations, and human rights, including the history of violent conflicts and peace movements, and the subsequent resolutions, impacts, and outcomes.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
GS 101: Introduction to Gender Studies - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Gender Studies 101 introduces students to the foundational concepts in Women's, Men's, Trans, and Nonbinary Studies and examines their historical contexts, contemporary topics, and future concerns. Gender Studies explores gender through multiple lenses including ethnicity, class, religion, nationality, culture, and sexual orientation in order to dissect how it is a social construct, a biological component, and a source of prejudice, stereotype, and privilege. Using primary texts, students will critically and thoughtfully analyze the interdisciplinary and intersectional nature of gender and examine the ways our individual identities navigate gender personally, politically, and societally.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
HIST 101: US History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era surveys the political, social, economic, cultural and ideological characteristics of the 17th and 18th centuries, beginning with the earliest settlements through the establishment of the early American republic. Students are introduced to the techniques and strategies of historians through the use of historical texts, both primary and secondary, as well as the procedures of historical writing. Attention is given to multiple American cultures and their prevalent values and institutions; the explanations for change in such values and institutions; and relationships within the American colonies and the early United States both among the cultural groups comprising the national population as well as with those of Europe and Africa.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
HIST 102: US History: The Civil War and the 19th Century - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
US History: The Civil War and the 19th Century
Course Description
US History: The Civil War and the 19th Century surveys the political, social, economic, cultural and ideological characteristics of the United States from the early Republic, through the Civil War, to the Spanish American War. Students are introduced to the techniques and strategies of historians through the use of historical texts, both primary and secondary, as well as the procedures of historical writing. Attention is given to the prevalent values and institutions of America; the explanations for change in such values and institutions; and the interaction of the United States with the cultural groups comprising the national population as well as with specific nations of the world.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
HIST 103: US History: The 20th Century and Beyond - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
US History: The 20th Century and Beyond
Course Description
US History: The 20th Century and Beyond surveys the political, social, economic, cultural and ideological characteristics of modern America beginning c. 1900. Students are introduced to the techniques and strategies of historians through the use of historical texts, both primary and secondary, as well as the procedures of historical writing. Attention is given to prevalent American values and institutions; the explanations for change in such values and institutions; and the relationship between the United States and other cultures.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
HIST 121: World History: The Distant Past - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
World History: The Distant Past
Course Description
In this course students examine the remote past to understand the roots of contemporary social institutions. The development of complex societies in Africa, Eurasia, the Americas and the Pacific will be explored, along with the growth of empires, long-distance trade networks, and religious traditions. Students identify and interpret archival materials and primary sources, with a focus on themes, patterns, processes, and events prior to the sixteenth century.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
HIST 122: World History: The Recent Past - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
World History: The Recent Past
Course Description
In this course, students examine the recent past to understand the roots of contemporary phenomena such as the nation-state, international law, social movements, and global networks of trade and technology. Students identify and interpret archival materials and primary sources, with a focus on themes, patterns, processes, and events from the sixteenth century onward.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
HUM 101: Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century
Course Description
Interdisciplinary study of the humanities, from the ancient world to the 13th century, including literature, philosophy, music, art and history. Crucial themes of continuing importance, such as justice, duty, the concept of the self, and the relationship between the individual and society, will be examined in both Western and non-Western cultures. The course emphasizes oral and written analysis of primary works.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
HUM 101H: Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors)
Course Description
Interdisciplinary study of the humanities, from the ancient world to the 13th century, including literature, philosophy, art and history. Crucial themes of continuing importance, such as justice, the hero and the concept of the self will be examined in both Western and non-Western cultures. Course will emphasize oral and written analysis of primary works. May be taken concurrently with any Honors course.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
HUM 102: Cultural Traditions: 14th Century to the Present - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Cultural Traditions: 14th Century to the Present
Course Description
Interdisciplinary study of the humanities, from the 14thcentury world to the present, including literature, philosophy, music, art and history. Crucial themes of continuing importance, such as justice, duty, the concept of the self, and the relationship between the individual and society, will be examined in both Western and non-Western cultures. The course will emphasize oral and written analysis of primary works.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
HUM 102H: Cultural Traditions: 14th Century to the Present (Honors) - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
Interdisciplinary study of the humanities, from the 14thcentury world to the present, including literature, philosophy, music, art and history. Crucial themes of continuing importance, such as justice, duty, the concept of the self, and the relationship between the individual and society, will be examined in both Western and non-Western cultures. The course will emphasize oral and written analysis of primary works. May be taken concurrently with any Honors course.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
HUM 180: Introduction to African Cultures and Civilizations - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Humanities 180 is an introductory humanities course focusing on the pre-colonial through contemporary cultures and civilizations of continental Africans. Through the interpretation of various texts and artistic expressions, including scholarly works, literary and non-literary texts, film, art and/or music, students will learn about the migratory patterns, philosophies, cultural histories, and sociopolitical structures of select African societies. Specifically, students will examine the values, beliefs, practices, and the various institutions through which these are transmitted.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
INT 242: Introduction to Interpreting Processes - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prequisites
ASL 230 and ASL 231 with a "C" grade or higher.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
JUS 101: Survey of Criminal Justice - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century
Course Description
Survey of Criminal Justice provides an overview of criminal justice systems in the United States. Topics include the history, development and philosophy of criminal justice in our society, including the systemic inequities that presently exist. The course includes an introduction to agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice; career orientation; as well as a discussion of the constitutional limitations of criminal justice.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
JUS 122: Race and Justice - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course will explore the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, crime and the functioning of the criminal justice system, more specifically law enforcement and the courts. Students will examine the impact of race and ethnicity on the type of criminal activities and the response or reaction particularly of law enforcement as a representative of our society. Students will analyze other factors (such as social status, circumstances, and resources) and how they intersect with the system. Students will review the research that exists dealing with the topic of race, ethnicity, and crime to analyze integral parts of the social construction of "criminality."
2021-2022 Catalog Year
JUS 191: Victimology and Trauma - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course focuses on the criminal justice system from the perspective of the victim. It helps students develop an understanding of what victims may encounter while navigating the criminal justice system. The crimes studied include domestic violence, stalking, terrorism, gang-related violence, and murder. Additional topics include the dynamics of victimization; reporting methods and underreported crimes; theories of victimization (historic and current); indicators and prevention of victimization; social media and fear of crime; victims' rights; and community resources available to crime victims. Prerequisite: JUS 101, which may be taken concurrently.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
JUS 298: Criminal Justice Internship - New Effective Fall 2021
2-0-10-3
This course provides students with practical experience in which they apply the knowledge learned throughout the Criminal Justice program in a work environment for a minimum of 100 hours during the semester. In weekly seminars and individual meetings with the course instructor, students explore career options, develop confidence as professionals and acquire career development skills. Prerequisites: JUS 241 and permission of the Department Head.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MATH 121: Computer Mathematics and Logic - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prequisites
FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or placement in FNMT 118 or higher.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MATH 123: Mathematical Principles I - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prequisites
FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or placement in FNMT 118 or higher.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MATH 137: Geometry for Design - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prequisites
FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or placement in FNMT 118 or higher.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MATH 150: Introductory Data Analysis - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prequisites
FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or placement in FNMT 118 or higher.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MKTG 131: Principles of Marketing - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Students study the essentials of marketing within the framework of real-time digital information sources and the transformational impact these recent technological developments have had. Students examine the role of marketing in society as well as specifically within business organizations. The "four Ps" of marketing (product, price, place and promotion) are explored as well as ethical responsibilities.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MNGT 141: Principles of Management - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course reviews the five functions of management (planning, organizing, staffing, leading/motivating, and controlling) and the history of the development of management theory. It covers in detail the subset concepts and theories associated with the functions. The course explains the universality of management theory in its application within commercial, not-for-profit, governmental and other organizational settings. It covers management in its global applications as well as its involvement with organizational ethics and organizational social responsibility. Students with evidence of 2 years of management or supervision experience can have the prerequisite waived with permission of the department head.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MUS 101: Piano I - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course is designed to help the student acquire the basic skills needed for piano playing proficiency. Notation, fingerings, keyboard awareness, treble and bass clef reading, major scales, root position triads, rhythms and time signatures will be studied and incorporated in classroom performance. Self-disciplined daily practice is also needed to achieve the course goals.
Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MUS 102: Piano II - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course is a continuation of studies begun in Music 101, to further develop skills needed for reading and performing piano music. Students will master compositions in which each hand simultaneously plays an independent part, in order to build left hand-right hand coordination, a necessity for piano performance. Students will also study ten minor scales. In addition, students will learn root position triads for harmonic minor scales, to be played in sequence, ascending and descending, with both hands simultaneously.
Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MUS 106: Great Romantic Music - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
A survey of music in Western civilization from the nineteenth into the twenty-first century: Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Ravel and others. Students analyze songs, tone poems, symphonies, sonatas, operas, ballets, concerti, nationalism and impressionism and connect these elements to modern-day composition.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MUS 108: Guitar I - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Hours
1-0-1
Course Description
Guitar I covers the basics of guitar playing: free stroke, rest stroke, note reading, left and right fingering on the strings, arpeggios, strumming patterns and chord progressions. Weekly performance assignments include right and left hand fingering development, note and tablature reading, strumming patterns, arpeggios, chords in major and minor keys, counting and rhythms. Student must provide their own instruments.
Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MUS 109: Guitar II - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Hours
1-0-1
Course Description
Guitar II continues basic guitar technique, building on the techniques learned in Guitar I. Weekly performance assignments include more advanced right and left hand fingering, note and tablature reading, strumming patterns, arpeggios, chords in major and minor keys, counting and rhythms. Students must provide their own instruments.
Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MUS 141 / 141PT / 142 / 142PT / 143 / 143PT / 144 / 144PT / 241 / 241PT / 242 / 242PT / 243 / 243PT / 244 / 244PT: Applied Music I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital.
Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a "C" or higher in the course.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Course Prerequisites
Student must satisfy the Music Performance major audition requirements, be accepted, and enroll in the program. Student must see department chair prior to enrolling. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a "C" or higher in the course.
To be eligible to enroll in an applied course, students must also be registered for at least one additional course during the term unless there are no other courses being offered during that term that are required for the program or certificate of study.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
MUS 196SA, MUS 196TB, MUS 197SA, MUS 197TB, MUS 296SA, and MUS 296TB: Ensembles I, II, III - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Music 196, 197, and 296 teach music majors skills needed to play with vocal, jazz, guitar, percussion, orchestra and chamber groups: sight-reading, ensemble performance skills, rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette and recital production.
Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
NURS 101: Nursing I - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Prerequisites
BIOL 109, NUTR 111, and ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently, all with a C or better.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PEH 105: Principles of Fitness and Wellness - New Effective Fall 2021
2-2-3
This course is designed to provide instruction and experience in the basic areas of nutrition and physical fitness. Topics include dietary analysis, body composition, flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness and disease risk assessments, and stress management.
Course Fee: $85
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PEH 120: Introduction to Weight Training - New Effective Fall 2021
0-3-2
This course introduces the knowledge and skills necessary to train safely and effectively with free weights and weight machines. Musculoskeletal anatomy, physical training principles, program design, and various weight training exercises are emphasized. Students will design and participate in a personalized weight training program. Nutritional considerations and weight training for special populations will also be discussed.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PEH 220: Functional Training - New Effective Fall 2021
0-3-2
Functional Training (FT) is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience learning and performing exercises using one's own body weight, dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands, and medicine and stability balls. Students learn both how to perform the exercise and how the exercise relates to movement patterns associated with everyday activities and/or athletic skills. Additional discussions regarding training principles and program design will assist students in the development of FT exercise programs. Prerequisite: PEH 120 with a C or better.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PEH 230: Structural Kinesiology - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course is designed to provide a thorough examination of the musculoskeletal system and its relation to human movement. Structural and functional characteristics of major articulations are studied systematically, while biomechanical principles and neuromuscular control are applied to understand how motor skills are performed. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to analyze multi-joint activities in terms of joint actions and muscular involvement and be able to recommend exercise programming to improve performance of motor skills for daily living activities or athletics. Prerequisites: BIOL 108 or BIOL 109 and BIOL 110 with a C or better.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PEH 240: Exercise Physiology - New Effective Fall 2021
3-2-4
This course is designed to provide an examination of the physiological response and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise. Lectures integrate concepts from chemistry, biology, and physics to elucidate the mechanisms of exercise-induced physiological changes. Bioenergetics, metabolism, neuromuscular and endocrine control, and cardiorespiratory physiology are detailed in lecture. Emphasis will be placed on application through exercise testing and the evaluation of fitness in the laboratory component of this course. Exercise for special populations, training principles, nutrition, and environmental considerations will also be explored as they relate to health and human performance. Prerequisite: BIOL 108 or BIOL 109 and BIOL 110 with a C or better.
Course Fee: $175
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PEH 250: Exercise Testing - New Effective Fall 2021
3-2-4
This course is designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts and principles of exercise testing and prescription. Through lecture, lab and practical application, students will learn how to conduct a client interview, complete pre-participation health and pre-exercise screenings, perform fitness assessments, interpret results, and design exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and those with medical clearance to exercise.Prerequisite: PEH 240 with a C or better.
Course Fee: $175
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PEH 260: Business of Personal Training - New Effective Fall 2021
2-0-2
This course focuses on the business skills necessary to be a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), whether acting as an independent contractor at a fitness center or as the owner of a small business. Students will develop a business plan, as well as supporting documents such as marketing materials, contracts, and job descriptions. Additional discussions of career options will include the responsibilities, benefits, and challenges of various workplaces, as well as the scope of CPT practices, legal and ethical considerations, and the importance of continuing education. This course addresses many of the business, ethical, and legal Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) for the CPT certification as outlined by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Prerequisite: PEH 240 with a C or better.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PH 101: Introduction to Public Health - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course introduces students to the discipline of public health and its philosophies, approaches, and activities. The course reviews the core functions, essential services, and five disciplines of public health. Students learn about the science of disease prevention, health promotion, and the historical development of social constructs that lead to health disparities in many communities. The course will teach students to identify and analyze health disparities in large populations and causal factors such as racism, sexism, and classism.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PH 102: Community Health Education and Promotion - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course is designed to provide students with the basic processes and skills for understanding human behavior and the application of these processes to improve the health of communities. Next in the sequence after PH 101, this course provides an in-depth look at community health, one of the disciplines of public health. Students will learn and practice public health methods such as health communication, health promotion, and other program planning methods used to educate and design efforts to prevent disease, injury and improve health and wellbeing. Health programming will focus on communities, instead of individual health. Students will read and analyze public health literature, exploring scholarly and scientific approaches to community health promotion and education. Prerequisite: PH 101.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PH 222: Health Care Policy and Administration (AH 222 revision/renaming) - Revised Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
In this course, students will learn what constitutes health policy and how it is developed and implemented by state, local, and federal governments. The course will focus on the major policy issues of access, quality and cost of healthcare. Students will analyze various health care policies and the impacts on identified stakeholders to learn how to influence policy and be an advocate as a healthcare professional. This course also reviews the basic components of the healthcare system and policy such as public and private insurance, hospitals, reform, innovation, and primary care. Disparities in health and health care access will also be addressed through study of structural factors that influence health and the healthcare system. Prerequisite: AH 204 with a grade of C or better.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
The course introduces students to the foundational theories and methods of philosophical analysis, emphasizing critical examination of some fundamental principles and problems of philosophy, with examples from the major areas of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PHIL 202: Philosophy of Love - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Title
Philosophy of Love
Course Description
Philosophical exploration of love, including concepts of love from Plato to contemporary thinkers and types of love, including romantic and sexual love, as well as love in friendship, family and religious devotion. Discussion of selected topics may include what love is, the place of desire in love, the role of love in a good life, and the ethics of love.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PHIL 215: Social and Political Philosophy - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course introduces some of the issues of central importance in the study of social and political philosophy. A variety of perspectives are considered, including a range of historical and contemporary writings. Theoretical and applied problems within the field are explored. Topics include the nature of law, morality, and duty. Special attention is given to the concepts of justice, freedom, property, and civic responsibility.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PJMT 110: Foundations of Project Management - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
Students learn how to approach project management, including essential concepts from both a theoretical and applied perspective. Students will learn the basic tools needed to plan, control, organize, and allocate resources and how to optimize results while managing the triple constraints: budget, scope, and time.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PJMT 130: Project Management Communications - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
Project-based work occurs in many career fields. In this course, students learn comprehensive project-communications and stakeholder-engagement knowledge and skills. Students will identify the role communications plays in relationship development and use communication analysis, design, and delivery techniques to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PJMT 140: Emerging Trends in Project Management - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course focuses on emerging trends and reviews unique methodologies and approaches to project management. Students analyze the relationship between ethics and project completion and discuss agile approaches, roles, and processes in project management. Prerequisite: PJMT 110, which may be taken concurrently.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PJMT 220: Advanced Project Management - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course builds on the foundations of project management and introduces topics in project scheduling, risk and quality management, and cost control. Students will gain comprehensive knowledge of scheduling and other project management tools, how to acquire and assign resources to projects, and how to manage project changes. Prerequisite: PJMT 110 and PJMT 140.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
PJMT 240: Project Management Work Experience - New Effective Fall 2021
1-15-3
This course provides work experience related to students' career interests in a supervised environment. Students are expected to recognize the relationship between principles taught in the Project Management curriculum and apply those principles to practices in the workplace. Employer evaluation and students' reports are required and provide the basis for evaluation of student performance. Prerequisite: PJMT 220.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
POLS 111: American Government - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
American Government provides students with the opportunity to learn broadly about the institutional framework, the United States Constitution, and the process of American government. Students will examine the competing political traditions within American political culture and read original works and speeches written and delivered by American historical figures as well as prominent scholarly works. In addition, students will examine contrasting theories in regard to institutional behavior.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
RE 101: Real Estate Fundamentals - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Economic, legal and social aspects of real estate under private ownership in the U.S. Among the topics to be discussed will be the agreement of sale, mortgage financing, title and title insurance, settlement, leasing and landlord-tenant relations, planning, zoning, regulations governing land use, Fair Housing legislation and the various aspects of the real estate business. Along with RE 105: Real Estate Practice, this course prepares the student to be a candidate for the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission sales license.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
RE 105: Real Estate Practice - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of fields of specialization. Emphasis will be on the role of a real estate agent in the field of residential brokerage. This course will acquaint the student with the basic techniques, procedures, regulations and ethics involved in a real estate transaction along with a working knowledge of the forms and documents used, including the related mathematics. This course, together with RE 101: Real Estate Fundamentals, prepares the student to be a candidate for the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission sales license.
Prequisite(s)
RE 101, which may be taken concurrently.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
RS 160: Death and Dying - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course examines how religious traditions from across the world and from different historical periods have addressed and explored the meaning of death, the process by which humans grieve and confront death, and the question of transcendence beyond death. The course Death and Dying will also briefly introduce students to basic terminology, models for understanding grief, and the history of death education.
Humanities Elective, Social Sciences Elective
2021-2022 Catalog Year
RS 170/HIST 170: Religion in American History - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
This course examines the origins, beliefs, practices and cultural significance of religious traditions and movements in American history, including but not limited to Native American religious traditions, Protestant denominations, Roman Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, African American religions, and religious movements founded in the United States such as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) and the Seventh-Day Adventists. Close reading and interpretive analysis of primary texts constitute the major course activities.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology - Revised Effective Fall 2021
Course Description
Sociology is the study of human group behavior and society. This course includes analysis of topics such as culture, socialization, social groups and social institutions, stratification, the family, gender relations, race and ethnicity, minorities, social deviance, social change and technology, the urban community, population and the environment. Both Western and non-Western cross-cultural comparisons are provided throughout the course.
2021-2022 Catalog Year
SOC 230/POLS 230: Activism & Movements - New Effective Fall 2021
3-0-3
This course introduces students to the elements involved in political activism, social movements, interest groups, party activity, and institutional transformation. The course will explore political activism and methods of political activity historically through various eras of American history. The course will engage specific social movements within each era, examining the underlying causes for their collective action in light of concepts such as power, organization, justice, and the common good. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or POLS 101; ENGL 101.
Social Sciences Elective
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