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BIO 101 Principles of Biology I
An introductory course that presents the basic principles and processes of biological science. The first semester includes the structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, cell reproduction, plant physiology, genetics and molecular biology. The second semester includes viral genetics, endocrinology, immunology, animal development, and the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and nervous systems. Laboratory exercises include microscopy, cellular reproduction, enzyme activity, DNA analysis transformation, comparative studies of animal and plant cells, and vertebrate. 4 credits each.
Prerequisites: None
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BIO 246 Nutrition and Human Development
This course offers a specialized review of the principles of sound nutrition and the effects of diet on personal well-being. Environmental, social, physical and psychological reasons underlying poor diet are examined. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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BIO 246 Nutrition and Human Development
This course offers a specialized review of the principles of sound nutrition and the effects of diet on personal well-being. Enviromental, social, physical and psychological reasons underlying poor diet are examined. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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COC 101 Fundamentals of Speech
Techniques of public speaking. Includes the delivery of several speeches during the course of the program. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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COC 208 Phonetics
The study of the sounds of the English language and its application to speech correction. Introduces the student to basic anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism. Identification of acoustic properties of speech sounds and their phonetic application. Instruction in reading and transcribing of the International Phonetic Alphabet of American English patterns. Prerequisite (or corequisite): COC 101. 3 credits
Corequisite: COC 101
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COC 209 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech
Introduction to the anatomy, physiology and neuromuscular systems pertaining to speech and language. The study of the respiratory system for phonation and its function for articulation and resonance. Neutral control of speech production and cerebral organization of language wil be discussed. Prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO 101
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COC 210 Normal Speech and Language Development
The study of normal speech and language acquisition and development. Special emphasis on linguistic, cognitive, perceptual, and psychological factors. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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COC 310 Speech Pathology I
Introduction to etiology and diagnosis of speech disorders related to articulation, phonology, language, voice, stuttering, cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia, hearing and mental retardation. 5 hours of observation to be included. Prerequisites: COC 208, COC 209, COC 210. Corequisite: 110. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: COC 208,209,210
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EBA 101 Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to the double-entry system of debits and credits, journal entries and general ledger accounts, steps leading up to financial statement preparation and format of financial statements. Also included are studies of merchandising companies and determination of inventory balances and cost of goods sold, and an introduction to the accounting treatment of various assets and liabilities. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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EBA 101 Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to the double-entry system of debits and credits, journal entries and general ledger accounts, steps leading up to financial statement preparation and format of financial statements. Also included are studies of merchandising companies and determination of inventory balances and cost of goods sold, and an introduction to the accounting treatment of various assets and liabilities. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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EBA 102 Principles of Accounting II
Focuses on partnership and corporate accounting, as well as statements of cash flow and financial statement analysis. Overviews of complex partnership issues, as well as complex corporate issues, are covered. Prerequisite: EBA 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: EBA 101
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EBE 101 Principles of Macroeconomics
An introductory course covering issues relating to the economy as a whole. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, the study of national income and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), national income determination, investment, consumption and consumption theories; classical economic theories, Keynesianism, monetarism, rational expectations, supply-side economics; the business cycle, inflation, unemployment; money and the money supply, the banking system, the Federal Reserve system, monetary and fiscal policy, budget deficits and the national debt. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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EBE 101 Principles of Macroeconomics
An introductory course covering issues relating to the economy as a whole. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, the study of national income and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), national income determination, investment, consumption and consumption theories; classical economic theories, Keynesianism, monetarism, rational expectations, supply-side economics; the business cycle, inflation, unemployment; money and the money supply, the banking system, the federal reserve system, monetary and fiscal policy, budget deficits and the national debt. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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EBE 204 Money and Banking
Prerequisites: EBE 101 and EBE 102
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EBE 204 Money and Banking
Prerequisites: EBE 101 and EBE 102
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EBF 101 Principles of Finance
An introductory study of the basic principles, instruments, and institutions in the financial marketplace. Topics include the concept of money; the Federal Reserve and the banking system; the provision and management of funds for both the short and long terms; the basic financial instruments; financial characteristics of the firm, including basic balance sheet analysis; the role of the stock and bond markets; interest rates and present value analysis; personal finance issues Corequisite: EBE 101 or EBE 102. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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EBF 101 Principles of Finance
An introductory study of the basic principles, instruments, and institutions in the financial marketplace. Topics include the concept of money; the Federal Reserve and the banking system; the provision and management of funds for both the short and long terms; the basic financial instruments; financial characteristics of the firm, including basic balance sheet analysis; the role of the stock and bond markets; interest rates and present value analysis; personal finance issues Corequisite: EBE 101 or EBE 102. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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EBK 101 Principles of Marketing
A study of basic marketing theory and practice. Major topics include analysis of consumer market structure versus industrial market system; product planning; channels of distribution; pricing; promotion; and relevant government regulation. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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EBK 201 Consumer Behavior
Examines marketing from the point of view of various behavioral science concepts, relevant consumer research, and practical marketing applications. Also examines motivation, personality, perception learning, attitude formation, and the importance of group dynamics, social class and culture on behavior in the marketplace. Prerequisite: EBK 101. 3 credits
Prerequisites: EBK 101
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EBK 202 Marketing Research
Explores the scope, history and ethics of Marketing Research. Particular attention is given to methods of research design, the use of secondary data from marketing decisions, and the distinction between qualitative and quantitative techniques. Students are introduced to techniques of questionnaire design as well as basic statistics for the social sciences. Where appropriate, dedicated software for marketing research, especially SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) is utilized. Prerequisites: EBK 101 and MAT 261. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: EBK 101,MAT 261
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EBM 213 Business Law I
Fundamental principles of law of contracts, contracts of guaranty and surety-ship, and the law of sales and secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code; the relationship of principal and agent and that of employer and employee; personal property, and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: EBM 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: EBM 101
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EBM 213 Business Law I
Fundamental principles of law of contracts, contracts of guaranty and surety-ship, and the law of sales and secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code; the relationship of principal and agent and that of employer and employee; personal property, and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: EBM 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: EBM 101
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EdPS 620 Child Development and Learning in Cultural Context (Masters)
This courses focuses on the nature of physical, cognitive, emotional , social, and moral development from birth through adolescence, with impilcations for learning and teaching ; major perspectives on the study of child development, including Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory of child development and learning; periods of child development from birth through adolescence, seen in cultural context, with implications for learning and teaching; integration of theory and research findings from fields of developmental and educational psychology; and multicultural context for growth, development and learning with diverse student population. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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EdSE 600 History and Philosophy of Education and Special Education (Masters)
Historical and philosophical underpinnings of modern educational theory and practice. Study of: ancient Greek literature; early Jewish, Christian, and Muslim writings; philosophical developments in the Renaissance, Reformation, and revolutionary periods; social, cultural and ideological forces that have shaped educational policies in the United States; current debates on meeting the wide range of educational and socio-emotional needs of students from diverse communities. Prerequisite: Education department approval, upper division status, admission into the ECP. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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HIS 220 Survey of Modern History I
A two semester survey of modern European and world history. The first semester covers the Renaissance through the Reformation and Scientific Revolution until the downfall of Napoleon. The second semester begins with political and intellectual currents in the nineteenth century, focuses on the two World Wars, and concludes with the contemporary world scene. 3 credits each.
Prerequisites: None
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LLE 100 Introduction to English Composition
Intensive practice in the composition of three-paragraph essays, with special emphasis on writing in response to selected readings. (Placement by departmental examination). 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Placement Exam
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LLE 100 Introduction to English Composition
Intensive practice in the composition of three-paragraph essays, with special emphasis on writing in response to selected readings. (Placement by departmental examination). 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Placement Exam
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LLE 101 English Composition I
Extensive practice in the composition of clear, concise, and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs with special emphasis on the five-paragraph essay and the research paper. (Admission by assignment following placement test.) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Placement Exam or LLE 100
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LLE 101 English Composition I
Extensive practice in the composition of clear, concise, and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs with special emphasis on the five-paragraph essay and the research paper. (Admission by assignment following placement test.) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Placement Exam or LLE 100
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LLE 102 English Composition II
Extensive practice in the composition of clear, concise, and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs with special emphasis on the five-paragraph essay and the research paper. (Admission by assignment following placement test.) 3 credits each.
Prerequisites: Placement or LLE 101
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LLE 203 Business Report Writing
Extensive study of writing clear, accurate and persuasive business reports. Emphasis on researching, organizing and presenting information. 3 credits.
Prerequisites:LLE 101
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LLE 220 Survey of Modern Literature I
A two semester survey of Modern literature from the classical through the modern eras. First semester readings include: Sophocles, Beowulf, The Song of Roland, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Cervantes, and Molière. Second semester readings include: the Romantic Poets, Ibsen, Dostoyevsky, Chekhov, Tolstoy, Kafka, Melville, Faulkner, Beckett, Camus and Sartre. Not to be taken after HML 101, HML 102, HML 201, HML 202, LLE 115, LLE 116, LLE 223 or LLE 224. Prerequisite: LLE 102 or exemption. 3 credits each.
Prerequisites: LLE 102
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MAT 111 College Mathematics
An introductory course in mathematical skills and techniques necessary for further collegiate study. This course addresses fundamental principles of algebraic calculations such as operations with signed numbers, exponents, negative exponents and operations with fractions, verbal problems and solution of equations, graphical methods, systems of linear equations. Prerequisite: Placement by departmental examination. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Placement
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MAT 111 College Mathematics
An introductory course in mathematical skills and techniques necessary for further collegiate study. This course addresses fundamental principles of algebraic calculations such as operations with signed numbers, exponents, negative exponents and operations with fractions, verbal problems and solution of equations, graphical methods, systems of linear equations. Prerequisite: Placement by departmental examination. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Placement
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MAT 261 Statistics for Social Science Majors
Basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics including measurement scales, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and distribution, correlation coefficients, linear regression, probability theory, binomial distribution, and parametric and non-parametric tests of significant differences. Prerequisite: MAT 111 or examination. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: MAT 111 or placement
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MAT 261 Statistics for Social Science Majors
Basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics including measurement scales, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and distribution, correlation coefficients, linear regression, probability theory, binomial distribution, and parametric and non-parametric tests of significant differences. Prerequisite: MAT 111 or examination. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: MAT 111 or placement
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MCO 140 Computer Concepts
This course is divided into two parts. One part involves the discussion of basic computer topics and terminology. Computer hardware and software are discussed. The second part of the course is comprised of hands-on instruction in Microsoft Office Applications. This course is not a required course or approved elective for a Computer Science or MIS degree. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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MCO 140 Computer Concepts
This course is divided into two parts. One part involves the discussion of basic computer topics and terminology. Computer hardware and software are discussed. The second part of the course is comprised of hands-on instruction in Microsoft Office Applications. This course is not a required course or approved elective for a Computer Science or MIS degree. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None
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MCO 148 Advanced Computer Business Applications
This course discusses advanced features of Excel and introduces PowerPoint. An accounting application such as Peachtree or QuickBooks is introduced as well. The goal is to fully expose business students to PC applications that they can integrate into their studies and use on the job. This course is not a required course or approved elective for a Computer Science or MIS degree. Prerequisites: MCO 140, EBA 101, and EBF 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: MCO 140,EBA 101, EBF 101
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PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
Psychology as a biological, behavioral, and social science. Topics include: critical and scientific analysis of human behavior, fundamentals of psychological research, biological bases of behavior, states of consciousness, learning, thought, memory and intelligence, social behavior and personality, mental health and adjustment, diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior. 3 credits.
Prequisite: None
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PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
Psychology as a biological, behavioral, and social science. Topics include: critical and scientific analysis of human behavior, fundamentals of psychological research, biological bases of behavior, states of consciousness, learning, thought, memory and intelligence, social behavior and personality, mental health and adjustment, diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior. 3 credits.
Prequisite: None
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PSY 201 Developmental Psychology
Stages of life: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Mental, emotional, and personality changes during development, and the psychological hurdles overcome.
Prerequisite: PSY 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
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PSY 201 Developmental Psychology
Stages of life: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Mental, emotional, and personality changes during development, and the psychological hurdles overcome.
Prerequisite: PSY 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
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PSY 301 Experimental Psychology
Methodological and experimental approaches to human behavior focusing on sensation, perception, learning, and memory. Experiments conducted in class, results analyzed, and scientific reports written. Students also design and write a proposal for an experimental project. Prerequisite: PSY 101 and MAT 261. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PSY 101 and MAT 261
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PSY 301.6 Experimental Psychology Lab.
Co Requisite PSY 301, 2 hours, 1credit.
Prerequisites: PSY 101 and MAT 261
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PSY 310 Theories of Personality
Description and assessment of personality. Classical approaches of psychoanalysis tract theory, humanism, behaviorism and cognitive theorists as well as contemporary research and practical applications. Prerequisite: PSY 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
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PSY 310 Theories of Personality
Description and assessment of personality. Classical approaches of psychoanalysis tract theory, humanism, behaviorism and cognitive theorists as well as contemporary research and practical applications. Prerequisite: PSY 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
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PSY 326 Forensic Psychology
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PSY 335 Abnormal Psychology
Description and diagnosis of abnormal behavior. Causes, symptoms and treatments of mental illness. Basic principles of psychotherapy. Prerequisite: PSY 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
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PSY 345 Psychology of Health and Illness
This course will examine psychological influences on how people stay healthy, why they become ill, and how they respond when they are ill. Topics include the mind-body relationship, stress and stress management, chronic pain, headaches, biofeedback, the patient in various treatment settings. The course also examines changes in lifestyle and psychological issues faced by individuals dealing with stroke, arthritis, diabetes, hear disease, cancer and AIDS. Prerequisite: PSY 101. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
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PSY 420 Eating Disorders
The etiology, description, and treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder associated with obesity. Relation between eating disorders and other psychopathology. Prerequisite: PSY 335. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PSY 335
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PSY 541 Psychology of the Holocaust
This course will attempt to focus on the integration of the historical development and process of Nazi Germany from its inception until its defeat in May, 1945 together with various psychological perspectives regarding human nature: actions, responses and consequences.
Prerequisites: PSY 101
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PSY 604 Statistics for School Psychologists
The purpose of this course is to review basic statistical techniques and theory for school psychology
research and practice. Topics include z‐scores, linear transformations, sample probability,
hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, power and effect size, and chi‐square.
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PSY 623 Issues and Procedures in Identifying and Intervening with Exceptional Children (Masters)
This course focuses on the diagnostic criteria and prevailing best practices in assessment, intervention and service provision for children with special needs. The course instruction concentrates on development of students' knowledge base of childhood disorders and their diagnostic criteria. Students develop an understanding of differential diagnosis and work with both the educational classification system and psychological diagnostic system. The school psychologist's role as educational and mental health professional in the school system is discussed. The school psychologist's role as consultant to administrators, teachers and parents is also reviewed. The overall model represented focuses on ecological/contextual contributions to development of interventions for children with special needs, in both special and general education settings. 3 credits
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SpEd 602 Introduction to Teaching Students with Disabilities
This course focuses on historical background of current approaches to teaching children with disabilities; special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; current theories and methodologies in work with students with disabilities; inclusion and the concept of the least restrictive environment; early intervention; special education, curricula, classroom management, and use of technology; educational challenges and instructional approaches with children with mental retardation, physical and sensory impairments, language delays, emotional disturbance, and learning disabilities; special attention to work with children with autism; application of principles of differentiated instruction; and an introduction to approaches and debates on reading and language arts instruction for native English speakers and English language learners.
3 credits
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