AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS (A EC)
1053. Introductory Agricultural Economics. (3-0) An introduction to economics principles and concepts in agriculture today as they relate to the American economic system. Emphasis will be on management problem-solving techniques under various situations, especially those agricultural in nature, including producing, processing, distributing, and consuming farm and ranch products. Course fee $5.
2123. Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture. (2-2) Microcomputer technology applied to management, record keeping, and agribusiness. Emphasis on the application of database, spreadsheet, and other business software in various agricultural environments. Lab fee $15.
3033. Geographic Techniques. (2-2) This course is an introduction to three main techniques in geographic analysis: computer cartography, spatial statistics, and geographic information systems (GIS). The student will learn basic principles and techniques of producing maps, be introduced to basic spatial statistics, and learn the use of GIS as a tool to gather, store, manipulate, and analyze various spatial databases. Only three hours of credit will be awarded for A EC 3033, GEOG 3033, or AGRN 3033. Prerequisites: GEOG 1103 or permission of instructor.
3123. Production Economics. (3-0) Application of economic production principles in solving resource allocation problems in agriculture and agribusiness. Prerequisites: A EC 1053; ECO 2013, 2023, 3023.
3143. The Agricultural Marketing System. (3-0) An introductory course covering the principles, practices, institutions, functions, and problems involved in the marketing of agricultural commodities. Prerequisite: A EC 1053 or ECO 2023.
3173. Quantitative Analysis. (2-2) Statistical principles and methods in analyzing agricultural and economic data to solve problems relating to production, consumption, and cost/profit optimization. Provides a basic background in statistical analysis and related computer applications. Prerequisites: MATH 1113 and A EC 2123, or equivalent, or approval of instructor. Lab fee $15.
3333. Agricultural Prices. (3-0) Factors affecting commodity prices, price trends and seasonal variations, parity prices, methods of forecasting demand and prices, and economic tools and techniques for making decisions. Prerequisites: A EC 1053, 2123, and 3143. Lab fee $15.
3991. Cooperative Education. (Credit variable; 1-3 for each hour) This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate academic study with work experience that is germane to their major or minor. Enrollment requires a two-semester minimum commitment that may be accomplished by 1) alternating semesters of full-time study with semesters of curriculum-related employment, or 2) enrolling in courses at least half-time (6 semester hours) and working part-time in parallel positions of curriculum-related employment. The department Cooperative Education advisor will supervise the student's experience and assign the final grade based on the student's final report which is required to complete the course. Students may participate in the Cooperative Education program for an unlimited number of semesters but a maximum of 6 hours credit may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 semester hours which includes 12 hours in the major or minor discipline in which the Cooperative Education course is desired, minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the appropriate major or minor field, and department head approval. Field experiences fee $50.
4013. Public Agricultural and Food Programs and Policies. (3-0) Identification and analysis of alternative governmental programs and policies affecting prices and quantities of agricultural commodities, farmer-rancher incomes, food supplies and consumer prices, and domestic and foreign food distribution and trade. Consideration of relevant political and economic factors, administrative aspects, and the policy participants. Prerequisites: A EC 1053 or two semesters of economics and junior classification.
4023. International Economics. (3-0) An introduction to international theory and policy and its extensions, welfare effects of tariffs and non-tariff barriers, commercial policies of the United States, trade policies of developing countries, multinationals, balance of payments, and foreign exchange markets. Credit for both A EC 4023 and ECO 4013 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: ECO 2013.
4063. Commodity Futures Markets. (3-0) Introduction to the organization and functioning of futures markets. Analysis of the economic function performed by markets, and study of fundamental and technical approaches to market forecasting. Examination of various trading strategies applied primarily to agricultural commodities. Prerequisites: A EC 1053 or ECO 2023; A EC 2123 and 3143.
4103. Farm and Ranch Management. (2-2) The organization and operation of farms and ranches, with special attention to economic and business principles that influence profits. Practical laboratory exercises involve the application of decision-making aids including accounting, budgeting, linear programming, and gaming in achieving a profitable business. Prerequisites: A EC 1053 and 3143. Lab fee $6.
4213. Economic Development of Rural Areas. (3-0) Analysis of economic problems of rural areas of the United States. Review of fundamental causes of economic decline in rural areas. Application of economic principles and theory to problems of rural areas. Evaluation of current methods and public programs for economic development. Application of analytical methods to development problems. Credit for both A EC 4213 and ECO 4213 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: A EC 1053 or ECO 2023.
4303. Agricultural Finance. (3-0) Analysis of the capital requirements for farming and ranching; principles involved in the use of each type of farm credit. Prerequisites: Senior classification, A EC 3123, and one semester of accounting, or approval of department head.
4333. Economics of Agribusiness Management. (3-0) Economic aspects of the agribusiness system. Management techniques related to problem recognition and decision making in organizations involved in the agricultural sector. Prerequisites: A EC 1053 or ECO 2023 and A EC 3143.
4603. Research Methods. (2-3) Application of sampling and experimental designs to laboratory and field studies in plant and animal research. Data collection, methodology, instrumentation, animal care, computer applications, and reporting experimental results in agricultural disciplines. Only three hours credit may be awarded for R&RM 4603, AGRN 4603, HORT 4603, or A EC 4603. Prerequisites: A EC 2123 and senior standing or consent of instructor. Lab fee $4.
4863. Agricultural Economics Problems. (Credit variable) Individualized study of current topics in student's major concentration of study or supporting discipline. Specific content and credit dependent upon student's interest, needs, and depth of study. Maximum undergraduate credit, four semester hours. Prerequisites: Senior classification and advance approval by instructor of record.
5013. Environmental Issues and Agricultural Policy. (3-0) Current and emerging problems in economics of environmental issues relating to agriculture and agribusiness firms. Examination of policy issues, institutions, and legal and political constraints in relation to environmental quality and agricultural resources. Prerequisites: ECO 2013 and 3023, or approval of instructor of record.
5103. Advanced Farm and Ranch Management. (2-2) Economic theory and business principles applied to the organization and operation of farm and ranch businesses. Emphasis will be on farm budgeting and decision making, selecting and combining enterprises, analyzing farm investment alternatives, farm growth strategies, risk, and uncertainty. Prerequisites: A EC 3143, 4103. Lab fee, $6.
5123. Production and Operations Analysis. (3-0) Analysis of the production and operations function from a problem-solving and quantitative models approach. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor of record.
5143. Advanced Agricultural Marketing. (3-0) Market development concepts, practices, and strategies for food and fiber products. Causes, effects, and relationships to business and consumer economics. Strategies for price risk management in buying and selling agricultural products. Prerequisites: ECO 3023 and A EC 3143, or approval of instructor of record.
5333. Management Practices of Agribusiness. (3-0) An examination of the choices, decisions, strategies and organizational behavior of agribusiness firms and their management. Primary emphasis will be given to the managerial practices of food and agricultural supply firms in the agri-food industry. Prerequisites: A EC 4303 or equivalent FIN course, A EC 3143 or MKTG 3143, and MGMT 3013, or approval of instructor of record.
5863. Agricultural Economics Problems. (Credit variable) Advanced independent study and research in agricultural economics topics. A written report will be submitted to the supervising professor. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor of record.

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION (A ED)
5023. Leadership for Agri-Services and Development. (3-0) Study of styles and theories that are applicable to functioning in a leadership role in educational and agri-industry/business settings.
5113. Information Systems to Agricultural Services & Development. (3-0) Analysis of information systems used in agricultural services and development. A study of the flow of information in and among various components of the agri-education/industry/business sectors.
5133. Administration and Supervision of Career and Vocational-Technical Education. (3-0) Theories and procedures applicable to the organization, administration, financing, and supervision of career and vocational-technical education in public and post-secondary schools. Prerequisite: Professional experience or approval of the instructor.
5163. Program Building in Agricultural Education. (3-0) Organization of educational programs in agriculture on local, state, national and international levels. Prerequisite: Professional experience or approval of the instructor.
5183. Ethical/Environmental Issues in Agricultural Services & Development. (3-0) Ethical and environmental issues affecting public policy as related to agri-education/industry/business.
5193. Workshop in Agricultural Education/Service/Development. (3-0) Selected programs in agricultural education, extension, service, development, or international programs. Also will serve as state certifying course for cooperative part-time training teachers as topic justifies. Prerequisite: Professional experience or approval of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
5403. Methods of Technological Change. (3-0) Methods of planning and implementing change in agricultural techniques and practices. Special emphasis on the role of the agricultural change agent and the effects of change on society and the economy. Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor.
5853. Seminar. (Credit variable) Group study and discussion of current developments in agricultural education. Special emphasis given to research and legislation as they affect programs in teacher education, vocational agriculture, and related areas of education. Prerequisite: Graduate classification.
5863. Problems (Credit variable) Studies related to agricultural education, extension, service and development, international programs, and policies affecting agriculture. Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor.
5883. Thesis. (3-0) Scheduled when student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until thesis is accepted. Prerequisite: AGRI 5983 or other approved research methodology course and consent of major professor.
5983. Philosophy, Interpretation and Application of Research. (3-0) Studies designed to acquaint students in agricultural research techniques and demonstration related to the classroom, laboratories, work experience, and extension and adult education activities in agricultural programs. Basic concepts concerning interpretation and analysis of research data.
5993. Practicum, Field Problems, or Internship. (3-0) Supervised professional activities in agricultural education/industry/business settings. Emphasis is placed on the student's involvement in successful practices in the area of professional interest. Experience may be on the local, state, national, or international level. May be repeated once for credit. Field experiences fee $50.

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (A EN)
2013. Agricultural Power Units. (2-2) Fundamentals of internal combustion engine operation to include gasoline, diesel, and liquefied petroleum. Preventive maintenance and general servicing of tractor engine systems: intake and exhaust; fuel; lubrication; cooling; electrical; power trains and hydraulic. Also covered are tractor engine tune-up, small engine operation maintenance and reconditioning, and plumbing and irrigation power systems. Lab fee $8.
2213. Fundamentals of Agricultural Building Construction. (2-3) A course designed to acquaint students with principles and application of carpentry, tool maintenance, tool and hardware nomenclature, preparation of drawings and bills of materials, blueprint reading, and the preparation and use of concrete. Also included are maintenance needs for the home and agricultural buildings. Lab fee $8.
2303. Introductory Metals and Welding. (2-4) Cold metal work, soldering, pipe fitting, tool conditioning, hardware nomenclature, arc and oxyacetylene welding. Lab fee $12.
3183. Conservation and Water Utilization. (2-3) Elementary surveying including chaining, leveling, and mapping as applied to farm needs. Water control including laying out terraces, waterways, and farm ponds. Water utilization including irrigation principles and practices and associated problems of drainage. Wind erosion. Prerequisites: MATH 1073 and junior classification. Lab fee $4.
3253. Agricultural Electrical Systems. (2-2) Elements of: electric current generation and transmission, agricultural applications of electric heating, lighting and power, wiring, motors, and power rates. Also includes National Electrical Code and maintenance of air conditioning and cooling systems. Lab fee $13.
3293. Farm Utilities. (2-3) Farm water supply, sewage disposal, heating and ventilating systems, farm refrigeration, and farmstead layouts. Prerequisite: A EN 3253. Lab fee $6.
3403. Agricultural Field Machinery. (2-4) Principles of construction, operation, adjustment, calibration, and repair of agricultural tillage, planting, cultivating, spraying, fertilizing, and harvesting machinery. Laboratory activities include set-up of new equipment, wear analysis and repair of used equipment, calibration of equipment, and field operations. Prerequisite: A EN 2303. Lab fee $12.
4014. Agricultural Tractor Mechanics. (2-6) Wear analysis and repair of tractors and farm engine internal components including valves, cylinders and pistons, crank-shaft and bearings, camshaft, engine block and head, lubrication system, transmission, and final drive. Laboratory activities will include reconditioning of farm tractors. Prerequisite: A EN 2013. Lab fee $12.
4844. Internship. (0-16) The student will complete an approved 160-hour supervised work experience with a firm or organization involved in manufacturing, sales, service, or demonstration of agricultural machinery, equipment, or supplies. Prerequisites: 18 hours of agricultural engineering, senior classification, and approval of academic advisor. Lab fee $8. Field experiences fee $50.
4863. Agricultural Engineering Problems. (Credit variable) Individualized study of current topics in student's major concentration of study or supporting discipline. Specific content and credit dependent upon students' interest, needs, and depth of study. Maximum undergraduate credit, four semester hours. Prerequisites: Senior classification and advance approval by academic advisor.

ACCOUNTING (ACC)
2033. Introduction to Financial Accounting. (3-0) An introduction to financial accounting concepts and their application in the accounting process for business organizations. Includes financial statement preparation and analysis and communication of financial information. No previous knowledge of accounting required. Lab fee $2. Course fee $15.
2043. Introduction to Managerial Accounting. (3-0) An introduction to the use of accounting information as an aid to management decision making. Includes budgeting, the control process, the classification of costs, and financial modeling. Prerequisite: ACC 2033. Lab fee $2. Course fee $15.
3003. Accounting Concepts. (3-0) A survey of basic accounting principles, concepts, and methods to include a review of general purpose financial statements and the accounting process. Financial accounting procedures are presented to support the overall managerial function. This course is provided for students without a previous accounting background. (Meets requirements for Accounting I.)
3013. Microcomputer Applications in Accounting and Finance. (3-1) Theory and application of microcomputer technology in the practice of accounting and finance. Emphasis on the utilization of basic spreadsheet and general ledger software. Intended to stimulate creative initiative in performing accounting tasks and to develop the basic skills necessary to efficiently and effectively utilize the microcomputer. Credit for both CIS 3013 and ACC 3013 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: ACC 2033. Lab fee $15.
3023. Cost Accounting. (3-0) An introductory cost course, emphasizing the accounting for material, labor, and manufacturing expenses in both job order and process cost systems. Special attention to distribution of service department cost and costing of byproducts and joint products. Prerequisite: ACC 2043.
3033. Intermediate Accounting I. (3-0) The environment of accounting, development of standards, basic theory, financial statements, worksheets, and the application of generally accepted accounting principles for the business enterprise with emphasis on corporations. Prerequisite: ACC 2043 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.
3043. Intermediate Accounting II. (3-0) A continuation of Intermediate I with continued emphasis on generally accepted accounting principles as applied to the business enterprise. Prerequisite: ACC 3033 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.
3053. Governmental and Institutional Accounting. (3-0) Budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting principles and practices for governmental and other not-for-profit entities. Prerequisites: ACC 3033 or approval of department head.
3063. Managerial Accounting and Control. (3-0) Studies in the nature, measurement and analysis of accounting data appropriate to managerial decision making; comprehensive budgeting; statistical cost estimation; cost-volume-profit analysis; gross profit analysis; application of probability to cost control; and capital planning. Prerequisites: College Algebra or MATH 3093 and Accounting I or ACC 3003. (Meets requirements for Accounting II.)
3083. Managerial Accounting. (3-0) A study of the uses of accounting information by management. Accounting procedures and reports essential to management are emphasized, as are cost analysis, cost control, budgeting, and controllership. Prerequisite: ACC 2043 or department head approval. Course cannot be counted as part of a degree program for an accounting major.
3103. Accounting Information Systems. (3-0) Specific study of design and implementation of complex accounting information systems. An understanding of the traditional accounting model and its relationship to each type of accounting information system will be emphasized, including accounts receivable, inventory control, cost accounting, operational budgeting, and capital budgeting. Key elements of a well-designed management control system are included. Prerequisite: ACC 2043. Lab fee $15.
3991. Cooperative Education. (Credit variable; 1-3 for each hour) This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate academic study with work experience that is germane to their major or minor. Enrollment requires a two-semester minimum commitment that may be accomplished by 1) alternating semesters of full-time study with semesters of curriculum-related employment, or 2) enrolling in courses at least half-time (6 semester hours) and working part-time in parallel positions of curriculum-related employment. The department Cooperative Education advisor will supervise the student's experience and assign the final grade based on the student's final report which is required to complete the course. Students may participate in the Cooperative Education program for an unlimited number of semesters but a maximum of 6 hours credit may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 semester hours which includes 12 hours in the major or minor discipline in which the Cooperative Education course is desired, minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the appropriate major or minor field, and department head approval. Field experience fee $50.
4013. Financial Accounting. (3-0) A study of financial statement analysis and accounting topics related to financial statement presentation and disclosure. Prerequisite: ACC 3043 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.
4033. Advanced Accounting Principles. (3-0) Special phases of partnership accounting, joint ventures, consignments, installment sales, statement of affairs and accounting for insolvent concerns, and business combinations. Prerequisite: ACC 4013 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $5.
4043. Auditing--Professional Responsibilities. (3-0) Introduction to auditing and professional responsibilities of auditors and other members of the accounting profession. Topics include legal and ethical responsibilities of accountants, professional auditing standards, and reports on the results of auditing engagements. Prerequisite: ACC 3043 or concurrent registration.
4053. Federal Tax Accounting. (3-0) The present income tax law and regulations; income tax legislation, treasury and court decisions, departmental rulings; income tax problems and returns, social security, and self-employment taxes. Prerequisites: ACC 2043 and junior classification. Credit for both ACC 4053 and FIN 4053 will not be awarded.
4063. Federal Tax Accounting--Advanced. (3-0) Current income tax law and tax accounting procedures. Preparation of income tax returns of partnerships and corporations. Prerequisite: ACC 4053 or approval of department head. Credit for both ACC 4063 and FIN 4063 will not be awarded.
4093. Financial Control. (3-0) The role and development of accounting and other information for use in planning, control, decision making, and performance evaluation. Application of appropriate quantitative and statistical methods. Prerequisite: 12 hours ACC.
4143. Auditing--Evidence. (3-0) Procedures used by auditors to gather and evaluate information. Topics include evaluation of internal control, compliance testing, substantive testing, and statistical sampling. Prerequisite: ACC 4043.
4353. Financial Statement Analysis. (3-0) Use of financial statements to analyze the position of a firm. Topics include analysis techniques and limitations imposed by generally accepted accounting principles. Prerequisite: ACC 3033 (Intermediate Accounting I).
4573. Accounting Theory. (3-0) A systematic study of the generally accepted accounting rules and principles that govern the practical application of accounting methods. Prerequisites: ACC 3033 and 3043 (Intermediate Accounting I and II).
4853. Senior Seminar. (3-0) A seminar designed to provide professional-level enrichment activities for accounting majors in their senior year. Includes participation in professional organizations, study of the various segments of the accounting profession, current events research, presentations, applications of current technology, and interviewing and resume preparation. Prerequisites: 24 hours of ACC courses and senior standing.
4863. Problems. (Credit variable) A directed study of selected problems in accounting. May be repeated with approval of department head. Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department head.
4903. Topics in Accounting. (3-0) Deals with selected accounting topics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
5033. Accounting for Management. (3-0) A careful study of accounting as related to problems of making business decisions. Readings, cases, and problems dealing with use of accounting data.
5853. Accounting Seminar. (3-0) Selected accounting topics of current importance to business management. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
5863. Problems. (Credit variable) This course offers students the opportunity to become acquainted with current research being conducted within the student's area of interest; directed reading of a number of sources selected in concert by the student's professor. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS (ADMS)
1053. Intermediate Keyboarding. (3-2) Students will master the alpha-numeric computer keyboard by touch, with attention to accuracy and the correct formatting of business documents such as letters, memorandums, formal reports, forms, and other business correspondence. Prerequisite: ADMS 1022 or beginning typewriting in high school or college. Lab fee $10.
1063. Advanced Document Production. (3-2) Students will develop the ability to format high-quality documents using the computer. Prerequisite: ADMS 1053. Lab fee $10.
2033. Beginning Shorthand. (3-2) Basic instruction in the principles of a shorthand system. Emphasis is placed on acquiring speed in taking dictation. Lab fee $6.
2043. Advanced Shorthand. (3-2) Instruction in the principles of a shorthand system. Emphasis is placed on developing dictation speed and the transcription of notes into acceptable final form. Prerequisite: ADMS 1053 or high school typewriting and ADMS 2033 or approval of department head. Lab fee $6.
3153. Word Processing. (3-2) Orientation to word processing concepts terminology, procedures, and hardware. Students are given experience with basic and advanced functions of dedicated word processors and microcomputer word processing software. Prerequisite: ADMS 1063 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
3163. Advanced Word Processing. (3-2) A comprehensive study of microcomputer word processing software. Students will develop proficiency in the use of word processing software through extensive hands-on experience with advanced formatting functions including macros, graphics, drawing, merging, and sorting to create documents with columns, tables, and charts. Prerequisites: ADMS 1063 and 3153 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
3183. Current Issues in Business Technology. (3-0) A survey of current topics to acquaint the business student with a variety of technological changes encountered in the business environment. Prerequisite: Junior classification.
3193. Current Issues in Business Operations. (3-0) Examination of a variety of contemporary issues affecting business operations in the areas of accounting, finance, business communication, business law, management, marketing, and economics. Prerequisite: Junior classification.
3991. Cooperative Education. (Credit variable; 1-3 for each hour) This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate academic study with work experience that is germane to their major or minor. Enrollment requires a two-semester minimum commitment that may be accomplished by 1) alternating semesters of full-time study with semesters of curriculum-related employment, or 2) enrolling in courses at least half-time (6 semester hours) and working part-time in parallel positions of curriculum-related employment. The department Cooperative Education advisor will supervise the student's experience and assign the final grade based on the student's final report which is required to complete the course. Students may participate in the Cooperative Education program for an unlimited number of semesters but a maximum of 6 hours credit may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 semester hours which includes 12 hours in the major or minor discipline in which the Cooperative Education course is desired, minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the appropriate major or minor field, and department head approval. Field experience fee $50.
4133. Administrative Information Systems. (3-2) Business information and decision support systems are examined as critical elements in business data and information systems. Emphasis is placed on data and records management systems, electronic filing and retrieval systems, reprographics systems, telecommunication systems, and machine transcription systems. The course includes discussion of current and future technological trends. Prerequisite: Junior classification. Lab fee $12.
4143. Administration of the Electronic Office. (3-0) Principles of office management, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling are examined. Emphasis is placed on improved managerial performance, including procedures, personnel requirements, and equipment needs. Prerequisite: Junior classification.
4843. Internship. (1-8) Preapproved and supervised work experience in an administrative systems-related position with a public or private business organization. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior classification and approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.
4863. Problems. (Credit variable) A directed study of selected problems in administrative systems. May be repeated with department head approval. Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department head.

AGRICULTURE (AGRI)
1011. The Agricultural Industry. (1-0) A survey of the agricultural industry, its challenges and recent trends as they affect entering students and their career plans and preparations.
4853. Seminar. (Credit variable) A review of current problems and developments in agriculture; professional opportunities and responsibilities; individual investigations and reports. Prerequisite: Senior classification.
4903. Special Topics. (Credit variable) Deals with selected topics in agriculture or agribusiness. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, with a maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
5603. Agricultural Research Methods. (3-1) The application of sampling and experimental designs to laboratory and field research for agricultural sciences. Data collection protocols, statistical analyses, instrumentation, computer applications, data presentation, and technical writing associated with plant and animal research. Students are required to design and complete an independent research project or complete components of a thesis.
5883. Thesis. (3-0) Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until the thesis is completed. Prerequisite: Approved research methodology course and approval of instructor of record.

AGRONOMY (AGRN)
1053. Fundamentals of Crop Production. (2-2) Classification and distribution of farm crops; importance of food cultivars and good seed; crop improvement; preparation of seedbed, commercial fertilizers, manures, and lime; seeding practices; crop tillage; harvesting; meadow and pasture management; weeds; crop rotation; diseases and insect enemies. Course fee $5.
3014. Soils. (3-2) Designed to acquaint the student with the field of soil science. Basic principles of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil and their general applications. Prerequisites: CHEM 1054 and junior classification. Lab fee $4.
3033. Geographic Techniques. (2-2) This course is an introduction to three main techniques in geographic analysis: computer cartography, spatial statistics, and geographic information systems (GIS). The student will learn basic principles and techniques of producing maps, be introduced to basic spatial statistics, and learn the use of GIS as a tool to gather, store, manipulate, and analyze various spatial databases. Only three hours of credit will be awarded for A EC 3033, GEOG 3033, or AGRN 3033. Prerequisite: GEOG 1103 or permission of instructor. Lab fee $15.
3094. Introduction to Genetics. (3-2) Fundamental principles of genetics: variation, heredity, and interaction of genes, linkage, sex linkage, and mutation. Special emphasis given to breeding of farm crops and domestic animals. Laboratory includes demonstration of Mendelian ratios with field crops and Drosophila and an introduction to statistical methods as applied to agricultural research. Credit for both AGRN 3094 and GEN 3094 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: BIOL 1204 or 1214 and junior classification. Lab fee $7.
3103. Soil Morphology and Classification. (2-2) Soil development, classification, and mapping. Laboratory work will consist of field study of morphological features of the soil profile and the mapping of a designated area using approved methods. Prerequisite: AGRN 3014. Lab fee $4.
3203. Improved Pastures and Grazing Crops. (2-2) To provide the student a thorough understanding of the establishment, development, and maintenance of improved native and introduced species of forage plants, including seed bed preparation, seeding and sodding techniques, fertilization, weed control, and grazing systems involved in maximizing the utilization of such pastures. Procedures used in the production and harvesting of the seed or sod of each plant species also will be discussed. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department head.
4103. Crop Production and Management. (3-0) Current concepts and practices in field crop production. Recognition and application of genetic principles to improve crop varieties. Crop production as related to cultural practices, fertilizer use, irrigation, pest control, and other production and management principles that affect crop yields. Prerequisites: AGRN 1053, 3014, or approval of department head. Lab fee $2.
4113. Genetics (3-0) Molecular basis of gene structure, function, regulation and expression, mutation theory, chromosomal aberrations, polyploidy effects and inheritance, genetic engineering, biotechnology, and genetic ethics. Credit for both AGRN 4113 and GEN 4113 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: AGRN 3094 or GEN 3094 or equivalent course.
4133. Weed Control. (2-2) Management and physiological principles involved in control of economically important farm and ranch weeds. Prerequisites: BIOL 1204, CHEM 1054.
4204. Soil Fertility. (3-4) To provide students with a thorough understanding of plant nutrition, soil fertility, and nutrient management so that they can (1) describe the influence of soil biological, physical, and chemical properties and interactions on nutrient availability to crops; (2) identify plant nutrition/soil fertility problems and recommend corrective action; and (3) identify soil and nutrient management practices that maximize productivity and profitability while maintaining or enhancing the productive capacity of the soil and quality of the environment. Prerequisite: AGRN 3014. Lab fee $4.
4303. Commercial Fertilizers. (2-2) A study of raw material reserves, manufacture, and properties of fertilizer materials; properties and formulation of mixtures; relative efficiency of various plant nutrient sources; and related agronomic problems. Included will be field trips to various types of fertilizer plants. Prerequisite: AGRN 3014. Lab fee $9.
4603. Research Methods. (2-3) Application of sampling and experimental designs to laboratory and field studies in plant and animal research. Data collection, methodology, instrumentation, animal care, computer applications, and reporting experimental results in agricultural disciplines. Only three hours credit may be awarded for R&RM 4603, AGRN 4603, HORT 4603, or A EC 4603. Prerequisites: A EC 2123 and senior classification or consent of instructor. Lab fee $4.
4846. Internship. (1-16) An approved, supervised, comprehensive work experience consisting of a minimum of 240 hours (6 weeks) for career preparation in a public, commercial, or private agronomic enterprise. Prerequisites: Senior or junior classification and approval of academic advisor and department head. Field experience fee $50.
4863. Agronomy Problems. (Credit variable) Individualized study of current topics in student's major concentration of study or supporting discipline. Specific content and credit dependent upon student's interest, needs, and depth of study. Maximum undergraduate credit, four semester hours. Prerequisites: Senior classification and advance approval by instructor of record.
5014. Plant Breeding. (3-3) Specialized study of genetics as related to plant breeding. Methods of improving crop plants through hybridization, inbreeding and selection, heterosis, ploidy, quantitative characters, and induced mutation. Prerequisites: AGRN 3094 and graduate classification. Lab fee $5.
5104. Vegetative Influences. (3-3) Effects on plants of their environment, microclimate, soil properties, water yield, watershed management, forage production, and range management practices. Prerequisites: Graduate classification and approval of instructor of record. Lab fee $5.
5113. Advanced Genetics. (3-0) Impact of molecular genetics and biotechnology in agriculture and industry; evaluation of changes, discoveries, and potential of genetic engineering; assessment of related ethical impact on society. Credit for both AGRN 5113 and GEN 5113 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: AGRN 3094 or GEN 3094 or equivalent.
5273. Environmental Soil Science. (2-2) This course applies fundamental concepts of soil science to environmentally significant reactions in soil. It will cover background information useful to students new to the discipline, including the chemistry of inorganic and organic soil components, soil acidity and salinity, and ion exchange and redox phenomena. Discussion will also extend to sorption/desorption, oxidation/reduction of metals and organic chemicals, rates of pollutant reactions, and technologies for remediating contaminated soils. Prerequisites: AGRN 3014 and graduate classification. Lab fee $5.
5303. Soil Physical Properties and Management. (2-2) Soil physical characteristics and their relationship to soil management; emphasis placed on the methods of measuring soil and soil conservation. Prerequisites: AGRN 3014 and graduate classification. Lab fee $5.
5403. Soil Bioremediation. (3-0) A general introduction to the basic principles of biodegradation and how they relate to the reclamation of contaminated soils. Principles of soil science, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and engineering will be applied to remediate contaminated soils. Credit will not be given for both AGRN 5403 and ENVS 5403.
5863. Agronomy Problems. (Credit variable) Advanced problems in agronomy topics. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor of record.

ANIMAL SCIENCE (ANSC)
1073. General Animal Science. (2-2) The scientific study of animal agriculture involving beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and horses. Subjects covered will include management practices involving reproduction, nutrition, health, handling, genetic selection, and shelter. Marketing strategies and procedures. Lab fee $13. Course fee $10.
1093. Introduction to Horse Production. (2-2) An introduction to some of the fundamental aspects of horse production, including the scope and status of the equine industry. Functional anatomy and dental hygiene of the horse are treated in detail, and the disciplines of nutrition and reproduction are introduced. Prerequisite: ANSC 1073 or approval of department head. Course fee $10.
1203. Rodeo Production and Skills. (2-2) A study of rodeo activities including organization, promotion, and management of rodeos. Skill development in all standard events will be emphasized with special attention to student needs. Lab fee $10, course fee $25.
1502. Rodeo Techniques. (1-2) Skill development in all standard events will be emphasized, with special attention to student needs. Students must be members of the Tarleton varsity rodeo team. Credits may substitute for required P ED only and may be repeated. Prerequisite: approval of rodeo coach.
2003. Horse Science. (3-0) Continuation and amplification of ANSC 1093. Designed to further increase the student's vocabulary and understanding of the areas of soundness, endocrinology, parasitology, pharmacology, and genetics. Prerequisite: ANSC 1093.
2013. Avian Science. (2-2) An introduction to some of the fundamental aspects of quail, poultry, ostrich, and emu. Management principles involved in breeding, feeding, and disease control will be studied. Methods of preparing products for market and problems of marketing products will be studied. Credit for both W S 2013 and ANSC 2013 will not be awarded.
2023. Dairying. (2-2) A survey of the diary industry, dairy breeds, standards for selection and culling, herd replacements, feeding, management, and health maintenance. The food value, composition and quality, utilization, and processing of market milk and dairy products will be discussed. Credit for both D S 2023 and ANSC 2023 will not be awarded.
2052. Equine Fitting and Showmanship. (0-4) Basic instruction in fitting and showing horses. The general format for conducting horse shows and contests will be presented. Students are required to train, groom, and show animals in the Little International Livestock Show and the judging contests. Lab fee $10.
2073. Market Animal Evaluation. (2-2) Phenotypic evaluation of market animals including cattle, swine, and sheep. Emphasis on selection of market animals designated for slaughter. Evaluation of the economically important carcass characteristics for each species will be studied. Prerequisite: ANSC 1073. Lab fee $12.
2133. Horse Psychology and Training. (2-2) Principles of breaking and training young horses, training techniques, basic anatomy, recognition of unsoundness and defects, and corrective techniques. Prerequisites: ANSC 1093 and 2003. Lab fee $4.
3023. Animal Management and Product Utilization. (2-2) Development of know-ledge and skills pertaining to the management, nutrition, reproduction, and health of livestock, poultry, and wildlife. Processing, preparation, and distribution of animal products. Importance of wildlife species management as a part of production agriculture. Prerequisite: ANSC 1073 or equivalent. Lab fee $8. Course fee $15.
3053. Equine Evaluation. (2-2) Comparative evaluation of horses for show and competition. Conformation analysis, judging, basic exercise physiology, conditioning, and sales preparation will be presented.
3073. Livestock and Meat Evaluation. (2-2) Comparative evaluation of breeding and market animals with emphasis on live animal selection, official carcass grading, carcass contest, wholesale cut selection and pricing, and performance testing. Oral reasons and written justifications on placing classes will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ANSC 2073 or approval of department head and instructor. Lab fee $13.
3083. Physiology of Reproduction. (3-0) Breeding efficiency of cattle, sheep, swine, and horses. Study includes the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive tracts, hormones directly controlling reproduction, estrus and estrus cycles, ovulation, mating, gestation, pregnancy tests, parturition, sperm physiology, semen evaluation, collection and storage of semen, and the primary causes of sterility in males and females. Prerequisite: Junior classification.
3094. Feeds and Feeding. (3-2) Study of principal feeds and feed-stuffs from a practical point of view. Feeding standards and calculation of rations for maintenance, growth, fattening, and for milk, wool, and egg production. Prerequisite: Junior classification. Lab fee $10.
3104. Principles of Equine Reproduction. (3-2) Application of fundamental concepts and principles of equine genetics, breeding and reproduction. Prerequisites: ANSC 2003, 3083 and either 2133 or permission of instructor based on documentation of prior experience with stallions. Lab fee $15.
3133. Sheep and Goat Production. (2-2) Practical applications of breeding, feeding, management, disease and parasite control with regard to range and farm conditions; fitting and showing. Wool and mohair production; grading; sorting; and marketing. Prerequisite: ANSC 1073. Lab fee $10.
3153. Animal Diseases and Parasites. (2-2) Diseases of farm animals, both infectious and non-infectious, parasites, parasitic diseases. Disease and parasite prevention through sanitation, treatment of animal diseases. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of Department head. Lab fee $2.
3182. Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory. (0-4) Application of the fundamental concepts and principles of reproduction to cattle, sheep, and swine. Includes estrus detection, mating, pregnancy tests, semen collection and evaluation, and artificial insemination. Prerequisite: ANSC 3083. Lab fee $25. Additional fees for personal supplies and materials.
3193. Animal Breeding. (3-0) Specialized study of the application of genetic principles to livestock breeding. Improvement of the economic traits of farm animals by utilizing the principles of heritability and selection. Breeding and selection systems in cattle, swine, sheep, and horse production. Prerequisite: AGRN 3094 or equivalent.
3213. Meat Science. (2-2) Study of the science and physical processes involved in converting selected farm animals into marketable products. Particular attention will be given to the anatomy and nomenclature of meats, sanitation practices, and evaluation. Various techniques used by commercial establishments will be accentuated in the study of meat processing. Prerequisites: ANSC 1073 and junior classification, or approval of department head. Lab fee $9.
3243. Horse Nutrition. (2-2) Includes health of stallion, mare, and foal. Nutrition and selection of optimum feeding programs. Prerequisites: ANSC 2003 and 3094. Lab fee $2.
3253. Equine Exercise Physiology and Conditioning. (2-2) Studies of the influence of training and conditioning on muscle physiology, cardiovascular physiology, the biomechanics of locomotion, and energy utilization. This course is designed for students primarily interested in training and recreational riding. Students will receive training and experience in evaluating and monitoring the levels of conditioning in horses. Fundamental rehabilitation and treatment of sports injuries will be included. Prerequisites: ANSC 2133, 3213, 3243, or approval of department head.
3303. Equine Assisted Therapy. (1-4) Study and application of the methods of using the horse in a therapy program. Guidelines from the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. Students will gain practical experience in the development and conduct of an equine-assisted therapy program. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
3991. Cooperative Education. (Credit variable; 1-3 for each hour) This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate academic study with work experience that is germane to their major or minor. Enrollment requires a two-semester minimum commitment that may be accomplished by 1) alternating semesters of full-time study with semesters of curriculum-related employment, or 2) enrolling in courses at least half-time (6 semester hours) and working part-time in parallel positions of curriculum-related employment. The department Cooperative Education advisor will supervise the student's experience and assign the final grade based on the student's final report which is required to complete the course. Students may participate in the Cooperative Education program for an unlimited number of semesters but a maximum of 6 hours credit may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 semester hours which includes 12 hours in the major or minor discipline in which the Cooperative Education course is desired, minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the appropriate major or minor field, and department head approval. Field experience fee $50.
4003. Advanced Topics in Animal Sciences. (3-0) Detailed discussions of current knowledge in areas such as reproductive and alimentary physiology, nutrition, parasitology, pharmacology, and genetics. Topics will include experimental design and statistical evaluation of agriculture research. Students will prepare and present a seminar based on scientific literature. Prerequisite: senior classification in agriculture.
4033. Beef Cattle Production. (2-2) Beef cattle industry, principles involved in breeding, feeding, management, disease and parasite control, and marketing analysis of ranch and feed lot systems. Prerequisite: ANSC 3094 or 4063. Lab fee $9.
4053. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. (3-0) Introduction to comparative anatomy and physiology of farm animals. The roles of the various systems of the animal body will be studied with practical applications made to animal production. Prerequisite: ANSC 1073 or equivalent and junior classification.
4063. Animal Nutrition. (3-0) The animal body, its composition and food, some physiochemical bases of life processes; digestion, composition, metabolism, and functions of feeds and nutrients; vitamins, inorganic elements, and metabolism; growth, reproduction, lactation. Prerequisites: ANSC 1073 and senior classification or approval of instructor.
4083. Environmental Physiology of Farm Animals. (3-0) Studies of farm animals and interactions with their physical environment. Detailed attention is given to the effects of changes and extremes in natural and artificial animal environments, including temperatures, shelter, altitude, humidity, crowding, and other stress factors associated with modern livestock production and handling practices. Prerequisites: ANSC 4053 and senior classification or approval of department head.
4103. Swine Production. (2-2) Applications of breeding, feeding, housing, sanitation, and disease control. Analysis of herd records. Prerequisite: ANSC 3094 or 4063. Lab fee $8.
4123. Meat Processing and Merchandising. (2-2) The chemical and physical characteristics of meats and their relations to the processing and manufacturing of meat food items. Carcass value as influenced by merchandising techniques and practices. Sanitation control and commercial and retail operations will be stressed. Laboratory work will include meat processing and the development of competencies in processing all classes of livestock. Prerequisite: ANSC 3213 or approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
4253. Aqua, Ratite, and Cervidae Agriculture. (3-0) A review of the production and economic importance of the catfish, redfish, ostrich, emu, rhea, red deer, fallow deer, whitetail deer, shrimp, crayfish, lobster, and the American alligator with primary emphasis on food and leather production. Credit for both ANSC 4253 and W S 4253 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: W S 2213 and 8 hours of advanced ANSC or approval of the department head. Lab fee $4. Cost of field trips will be borne by the student.
4303. Horse Enterprise Management. (2-2) Individualized instruction in management techniques for horse enterprises. Record systems, marketing, and business operation procedures. Prerequisites: Senior classification in ANSC and approval of instructor.
4403. Advanced Dairy Ration Balancing and Records Management. (1-4) Students will learn to evaluate dairy rations and feeding management strategies and make suggestions for improvements. Students also will learn to evaluate dairy herd management records and make management recommendations based on those records. The course is for students who desire advanced practical training in applied nutrition and dairy herd management. Credit for both D S 4403 and ANSC 4403 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: D S 3023 or equivalent.
4503. Feed Analysis. (1-4) Analytical techniques for determining the nutrient content of animal feeds. Students will learn to measure moisture, protein, fiber, carbohydrates, fats, and minerals. Different methods for estimating the useable energy content of feeds will be presented. Prerequisite: CHEM 1084 or approval of department head.
4583. Laboratory Topics in Animal and Food Sciences. (1-4) Individualized instruction in laboratory analytical procedures, techniques, and instrumentation commonly used in animal and food sciences. Topics involve various aspects of analysis techniques associated with nutrition, reproduction, breeding, physiology, and meats and dairy-products processing. May be repeated once when topics vary. Lab fee $20. Students may also need to purchase appropriate personal articles such as protective apparel.
4843. Internship. (1; 8-16 Credit variable, 3-6) Formally arranged and approved on-the-job training with cooperating sponsor in a commercial or private sector of the livestock or meats industries. A minimum of 40 hours of training is required for each hour of academic credit. A maximum of six hours credit may be earned by internship completion. Oral and written reports of internship experience required. Prerequisite: Advanced standing and approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.
4853. Seminar. (Credit variable) A review of current problems and developments in agriculture; professional opportunities and responsibilities; individual investigations and reports. Prerequisite: Senior classification.
4863. Animal Science Problems. (Credit variable) Individualized study of current topics in student's major concentration of study or supporting discipline. Specific content and credit dependent upon student's interest, needs, and depth of study. Maximum undergraduate credit, four semester hours. Prerequisite: Senior classification and advance approval by academic advisor.
5013. Advanced Animal Nutrition. (3-0) Study of biochemical and physiological bases of nutritional requirements of nonruminant and ruminant animals. A survey of current knowledge and concepts, practices, applications and limitations of methods and techniques in nutrition research. Prerequisites: ANSC 4063 and graduate classification.
5043. Ruminant Nutrition. (3-0) Survey of current knowledge and concepts in ruminant physiology and biochemistry, their literature and experimental basis and relation to current and future practice and investigation. Prerequisites: ANSC 4063 and graduate classification.
5053. Advanced Livestock Production. (3-0) Survey of current knowledge and concepts in breeding and reproduction, nutrition, and modern management of livestock. Review of past and present research and application to future practice. Prerequisites: ANSC 3083 and graduate classification.
5063. Assisted Breeding Technology. (2-2) Theory and practice of assisted breeding technology in modern breeding programs for farm livestock and other animal species. Prerequisites: ANSC 3083 and AGRN 3094 or equivalents.
5203. Beef Cattle Feedlot Management. (3-0) A study of the operation of industrial feedlots. Design of feedlots, economics, technical nutrition, cattle management, marketing, and consumer relations. Prerequisites: ANSC 3094 and graduate classification.
5403. Advanced Dairy Ration Balancing and Records Management. (1-4) Students will learn to evaluate real-life dairy rations and feeding management strategies and make suggestions for improvements. Students also will learn to evaluate dairy herd management records and make management recommendations based on those records. The course is for students who desire advanced practical training in applied nutrition and dairy herd management. Credit for both ANSC 5403 and either D S 4403 or ANSC 4403 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: D S 3023 or equivalent.
5863. Animal Science Problems. (Credit variable) Advanced studies in animal science problems and procedures. Problems assigned according to experience, interest, and needs of individual student.

ARCHEOLOGY (ARCH)
2013. Archeology. (3-0) A survey of human prehistory and the origins of civilization. Topics covered include archeological theory and methodology, the evolution of humans, the origins of culture, development of agriculture, and the early history of world civilizations. Theory reinforced by field experience.

ART (ART)
1113. Design I. (2-4) Emphasis on two-dimensional design; includes the fundamentals of line, color, form, texture, shape, space, and arrangement.
1213. Drawing I. (2-4) A beginning course investigating a variety of media, techniques, and subjects, exploring perceptual and descriptive possibilities and consideration of drawing as a development process as well as an end in itself.
1313. Art Appreciation. (3-0) A theory course designed to introduce the trends, techniques, styles, and major personalities of the visual arts.
2113. Design II. (2-4) Continuation of Design I with emphasis on three-dimension concept. Lab fee $5.
2213. Drawing II. (2-4) Expansion of Drawing I stressing expressive and conceptual drawing aspects, including the human figure within a spatial environment. Prerequisite: Drawing I.
2313. Art History I. (3-0) A survey of architecture, painting, and sculpture from earliest times through the Classic Period.
2323. Art History II. (3-0) A survey of architecture, painting, and sculpture from the Romantic Period to the present.
2413. Introduction to Painting Media. (2-4) An introduction to painting media with an emphasis on color, composition, and self expression. Prerequisites: ART 1113, 1213, 2213, or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.
3113. Experimental Media Studio. (2-4) A studio course in experimentation in two- and three-dimensional media and techniques. May be taken for credit twice. Prerequisites: ART 2113, 2213 or department head approval. Lab fee $5.
3213. Life Drawing. (2-4) An advanced drawing course based on the observation of the human figure and interpretation through a variety of drawing techniques. May be taken for credit twice. Prerequisites: ART 1113 and 2213 or approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
3313. Art History of America. (3-0) A study of the art of America from pre-Columbian periods to the present.
3413. Painting Studio. (2-4) A continued investigation of the technical qualities and expressive possibilities of painting media with emphasis on personal and stylistic development. May be taken for credit twice. Prerequisite: ART 2413 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.
3423. Watercolor. (2-4) A studio in painting with an emphasis on traditional watercolor within the study of color, composition, and self expression. May be taken for credit twice. Prerequisite: ART 2413 or approval of department head.
3513. Sculpture Studio. (2-4) An investigation of the cultural techniques, methods and media. May be taken for credit twice. Prerequisites: ART 1113, 1213, 2113, 2213 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.
3713. Printmaking. (2-4) The basic printmaking processes including planographic, intaglio, stencil, and relief. May be taken for credit twice. Prerequisite: ART 1113, 1213, or approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
3991. Cooperative Education. (Credit variable; 1-3 for each hour) This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate academic study with work experience that is germane to their major or minor. Enrollment requires a two-semester minimum commitment that may be accomplished by 1) alternating semesters of full-time study with semesters of curriculum-related employment, or 2) enrolling in courses at least half-time (6 semester hours) and working part-time in parallel positions of curriculum-related employment. The department Cooperative Education advisor will supervise the student's experience and assign the final grade based on the student's final report which is required to complete the course. Students may participate in the Cooperative Education program for an unlimited number of semesters but a maximum of 6 hours credit may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours which includes 12 hours in the major or minor discipline in which the Cooperative Education course is desired, minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the appropriate major or minor field, and department head approval. Field experience fee $50.
4413. Advanced Studio in Two-Dimensional Media. (2-4) A guided project in a variety of two-dimensional media with a group or individual show as an objective. May be taken for credit twice. Prerequisite: Completion of 6 hours of junior-level studio courses with a grade of C or better or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.
4863. Individual Problems in Art. (Credit variable) Art problems assigned in the area of the student's individual interest with emphasis on individual development. Prerequisite: ART 2213.

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT (AS&D)
2113. Applied Analysis. (3-0) Collection and computer analysis of data and records related to production agricultural enterprises. Problem-solving techniques related to the areas of animal science, agronomy, agricultural business, and agricultural mechanization are stressed.
3011. Analysis of Agricultural Occupations. (1-0) A course to advance student understanding of professional occupations in agriculture and the professional and technical competencies required.
3023. Agricultural Sales and Services. (3-0) Application of successful selling. Principles and practices in providing farm and ranch operations with agricultural materials, supplies, equipment, and services. Seller aspects involved in the marketing of farm and ranch products by farm-related agribusinesses. Career opportunities and preparation in agricultural sales and services will be explored. Prerequisite: A EC 1053 or approval of department head.
4016. Student Teaching. (1-16) Ten weeks or equivalent of off-campus supervised student teaching in an Agricultural Science and Technology Program in selected public schools in Texas. Prerequisite: Senior classification. Field experience fee $50.
4053. Agricultural Mechanical Services. (2-2) Applications of advanced phases in agricultural mechanics. The course will emphasize the organization, management, service, and use of equipment in all areas of agricultural mechanics. Prerequisites: Senior classification and A EN 2013, 2213, 2303. Lab fee $4.
4063. Agricultural Mechanical Services and Instruction. (2-2) Field-based applications of agricultural mechanics instruction. This course will emphasize the organization, management, service, and use of equipment in all areas of agricultural mechanics instruction. Prerequisites: A EN 2013, 2213, 2303, and EDU 3033. Lab fee $4.
4103. Leadership Development. (2-2) Field-based experiences designed to develop leadership ability for teaching, entrepreneurship, and conducting adult and youth organizations. Includes systems of record keeping. Corequisite: AS&D 4203 or 4303. Lab fee $4.
4203. Course Building. (2-2) Field-based experiences are provided in a school setting where students will prepare and deliver units of instruction for adults and secondary programs; develop long-term teaching plans, reports, and daily lesson plans; examine various models of instruction; analyze classroom management strategies; and demonstrate competencies in effective teaching practices. Prerequisites: EDU 3353 and RDG 3513. Lab fee $2.
4303. Agricultural Extension and Industry Methods (3-0) Agricultural extension in agriculture and the agriculture industry. Objectives include organization, methods, and program building. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
4503. Animal Related Systems. (2-2) Specialized feeding, training, and fitting livestock for sales and advertising. Specialized topics in identifying, selecting, and evaluating poultry and poultry products, horses, and dairy and dairy products. Prerequisites: Senior classification and ANSC 1073, 4033. Lab fee $10.
4553. Mexican Agricultural Relations. (3-0) A study of international agricultural technology, educational methodology, and diverse cultural activities related to Mexico. A required one-week trip at student's expense to Mexico will be one of the requirements necessary to meet the course objectives. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of the instructor.
4833. Internship in Classroom Teaching in AS&D. (1-9) This internship includes supervised, field-based activities in public school classrooms. Major emphasis is placed on the development of instructional strategies and professional practices designed to improve teaching performance. Students are required to conduct a reflective analysis of their teaching performance. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program and approval of department head.
4846. Internship. (1-16) The student will complete an approved supervised work experience with an agricultural service organization or industry. Prerequisites: Senior classification and advisor approval. Lab fee $2. Field experience fee $50.
4853. Seminar. (Credit variable) A review of current problems and developments in agricultural services; professional opportunities and responsibilities; individual investigations and reports. Prerequisite: Senior classification.
4863. Problems in Agricultural Services. (Credit variable) Independent study in an area of specialization. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit when topics differ. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

AVIATION SCIENCE (ASCI)
3013. Air Carrier Operations. Designed to expand upon the Federal Aviation Regulations relating to various specialized facets of the aviation industry, including airline operations, aircraft certification, air-worthiness standards and airport operations. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate or instructor approval.
3023. Techniques of Instruction. (3-0). Acquaints the student with the fundamentals of teaching and learning in an aviation oriented environment. It also introduces techniques of instruction and analysis of flight maneuvers. The theory of flight and Federal Aviation Regulations relating to the flight instructor rating are taught in this course. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate or instructor approval.
3033. Air Traffic Control. (3-0). Instruction pursues Terminal Enroute Air Traffic Controllers Procedures, controllers standpoint of ARTC, Departure, Arrival, Rapcon, Airport Control Tower procedures, air traffic separation, enroute and approach clearance criteria. Practical application of Air Traffic Control procedures by field trips and Airport Control Tower Operation are specifically accentuated.
3043. Airport Management. (3-0). The requirements for developing a public airport to include local and state governmental agencies are studied. Federal aid and regulations are examined. Also, the management required for the overall airport operations to include tenant operators, leases, property development for non-aviation use, user taxation for airport operations, planning and policies, organization and administration, maintenance, safety and airport fuels and regulations are covered in the areas studied.
3052. Multi-Engine Flight. (.8-.8). Flight training leading to the FAA multi-engine Pilot Rating. It is designed to give the advanced pilot a greater depth of aircraft experience. A minimum of 20 hours of instruction is provided, including 12 hours of Dual Flight and 12 hours of oral instruction and briefing. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate.
3062. Instructor Rating (CFI) (2.5-1.6). Prepares the experienced pilot for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate for airplane. Includes 25 hours of Dual Flight and 40 of oral instruction and briefing. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate.
3073. Aviation History. (3-0) A study of people and events that have influenced modern aviation internationally. Historical evidence such as artifacts and recorded documents will be examined to document the role aviation has played in world events. Prerequisite: junior classification.
4013. Aviation Law. (3-0). The field of aviation has developed its own distinctive body of statutes, treaties, regulation and case law. Each of these areas will be studied as well as specialized rules and laws that have been developed because of the distinctive nature of the airplane as a mode of transportation. Both the "text method" and "case method" will be used in the course of instruction.
4023. Flight Engineer. (3-0). This course is designed to prepare the Commercial Pilot for the Flight Engineer written tests. Upon completion, the student should be qualified to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Engineer Basic and Turbo-Jet written exam. A thorough study of aerodynamics, federal aviation regulations, weight and balance and the Boeing 727 systems will be covered. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate or instructor approval.
4032. Instrument Flight Instructor (CFI). (1.4-1.4) A program of advanced flight training to prepare the experienced Instrument Pilot to pass the FAA requirement for the Instrument Flight Instructor certificate for airplane. A minimum of 40 hours of instruction is provided, including 20 hours of Dual Flight and two hours of FAA Check Flight and 22 hours of oral instruction and briefings. Prerequisite: Certified Flight Instructor Certificate.
4042. Multi-Engine Flight Instructor. (1.4-1.4) Designed to prepare an applicant for the FAA Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Flight Test. A minimum of forty-four hours of instruction is provided, including 20 hours of Dual Flight instruction, two hours for the FAA check flight and 22 hours of oral instruction and briefing. Prerequisite: FAA Multi-Engine Rating and FAA Flight Instructor Single Engine Land Rating.
4052. Commercial Helicopter Rating. (.9-3.2) An additional Category Commercial Helicopter Rating Course. A minimum of 66 hours of instruction is provided, including 30 hours of Dual Flight instruction, 20 hours PIC, 15 hours oral instruction and briefing and one hour for the FAA Check Flight. Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot Rating Single Engine Land.
4062. Helicopter Instructor Rating. (2.5-1.6) Prepares a pilot who is helicopter rated for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate for helicopter. This course includes 40 hours of ground training and 25 hours of instructor training which involves 20 hours Dual Flight in a helicopter and 5 hours of practice ground instruction by the student. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Helicopter category rating.
4072. Airline Transport Pilot Rating. (1.7-1.7) The Airline Transport Rating is the most comprehensive rating issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. Flight and ground training to qualify for the FAA Airline Transport Rating in Multi-Engine aircraft. A minimum of 54 hours of instruction is provided which includes 25 hours of Dual Flight and two flight hours for the FAA Check Flight and twenty-seven hours of oral instruction and briefings. Prerequisite: First Class FAA Medical Certification, minimum age 23, 1,500 hours of approved flight time and Commercial Pilot Certificate.
4083. Aviation Safety. (3-0) A study of detailed analysis of effective procedures and techniques in the development and supervision of an Aviation Safety program. A comprehensive program in aircraft accident prevention is studied for implementation. The use of statics and related materials are covered throughout the course. Safety measures and education media materials are extensively used.
4113. Internship. (0-20). Provides a closely supervised experience in Aviation Management in a fixed base operations, commuter airline operations or airport management operations setting. Management problems are stressed and resolution techniques are implemented. Customer service is an important phase of the management process. This course is open only to Aviation Science majors. Prerequisites: 12 hours of upper-level aviation courses, ASCI 3043 and permission of instructor to enroll required.

BIOLOGY (BIOL)
1204. General Biology. (3-2) Detailed study of a typical cell, cell phenomena, mitosis, meiosis, nucleic acids, protein synthesis, basic principles of genetics, photosynthesis, and respiration. A survey of the Plant Kingdom is covered. Much of laboratory is devoted to a detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of flowering plants, while representatives of the lower plant phyla are studied with emphasis on life histories. Lab fee $10. Course fee $5.
1214. General Biology. (3-2) The major animal phyla and vertebrate systems are surveyed, with representative examples and dissection of the frog stressed in the laboratory. Lab fee $10.
2034. Fundamentals of Microbiology. (3-4) An introduction to the study of micro-organisms, their characteristics, their aspects of physiology and genetics, and their interrelations with humans. Prerequisites: 2 semesters of biology or approval by the department head. Lab fee $10.
2103. Essential Elements of Biology. (2-3) The study of morphology, anatomy, growth, life cycles, ecology, behavior, classification, and uses of organisms. Human systems and tissues and mechanisms of heredity and metabolism will be introduced. The laboratory will give experience in the use of the microscope, dissecting procedures, and problem solving. Prerequisite: 8 hours laboratory science. Lab fee $10.
2174. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. (3-4) The morphology, physiology, and phylogeny of the organ systems of vertebrates. Laboratory study of representative vertebrates. Prerequisite: 8 hours of biology. Lab fee $10.
2194. Human Anatomy and Physiology. (3-2) Basic physiological principles and their applications in the study of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems are emphasized. Lab fee $10.
2204. Human Anatomy and Physiology. (3-2) A continuation of the integrated study of human anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is on the various organ systems not studied in BIOL 2194. Prerequisite: BIOL 2194 or approval by the department head. Lab fee $10.
3024. Histology. (3-3) Introduction to cellular ultrastructure. Study of vertebrate tissues and their arrangement in various organs. Prerequisites: BIOL 1214, 2174 or approval by the department head. Lab fee $10.
3034. Heredity. (3-3) The fundamental principles of inheritance and their application to plants and animals including humans. Laboratory stresses genetic variables and manipulation of genetic traits. Prerequisite: 12 hours BIOL. Lab fee $10.
3044. Survey of the Vertebrates. (3-3) An introduction to the phylogeny, systematics, distribution, ecology, reproduction, and growth of organisms in the classes of vertebrates, emphasizing local and regional forms. Laboratory: identification and methods of collection and preservation of specimens. Prerequisites: BIOL 1204, 1214. Lab fee $10.
3134. Molecular Biology. (3-4) Fundamentals of gene expression, gene regulation, DNA metabolism and nucleic acid structure, recombinant DNA techniques and protein structure. Prerequisites: BIOL 3034 and CHEM 2014.
3154. Plant Taxonomy. (3-3) Principles of plant taxonomy. Field and laboratory studies of common Texas wild flowers and trees with emphasis on identification, collection, and preparation of herbarium specimens. Prerequisites: 7 hours of BIOL, junior classification, or department head approval. Lab fee $10.
3204. Plant Pathology. (3-3) Study of the various types of plant diseases and specific examples of each type. Emphasis upon identification, host-parasite interactions, pathogen dissemination, and control methods. Prerequisites: BIOL 1204, 2034 or approval by department head. Lab fee $10.
3364. Plant Physiology. (3-3) A study of physiology of green plants with emphasis on nitrogen metabolism, respiration, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, and growth. Prerequisites: 1 semester of BIOL with plant emphasis and one semester of organic chemistry. Lab fee $10.
3403. Introduction to Marine Biology. (3-0) General considerations of the marine environment including habitats, biota, zoogeography, and humans' impact. Prerequisites: BIOL 1204, 1214.
3494. Invertebrate Zoology. (3-3) The study of the morphology, taxonomy, biology, and phylogeny of the invertebrate animals, exclusive of the Insecta. Prerequisites: 12 hours of BIOL or approval by the department head. Lab fee $10.
3854. Immunology. (3-3) Emphasis on the basic concepts of humoral and cell-mediated immunity. Laboratory: current techniques in experimental immunology and serology. Prerequisites: BIOL 2034 and one year of CHEM or approval by the department head. Lab fee $10.
3954. Pathogenic Microbiology. (3-3) A study of the disease-producing capacities of various microorganisms with emphasis on the diagnostic procedure of isolation and identification. Prerequisite: BIOL 2034 with minimum grade of "C" or approval by the department head. Lab fee $10.
4014. Ecology. (3-3) Plants and animals in relation to their environment. Prerequisites: 2 semesters of BIOL or approval by the department head. Lab fee $10.
4414. Limnology. (3-3) A study of aquatic communities and the physiochemical factors affecting the productivity of ponds, reservoirs, and streams. Experience in hydrographic survey morphometry. Prerequisites: 1 year of CHEM and 12 hours of BIOL, including BIOL 1204, 1214. Lab fee $10.
4423. Marine Ecology. (3-0) Study of marine ecosystems including physical, chemical, and biological factors which influence the distribution of marine organisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1204, 1214, 4014 or approval by the department head.
4454. Parasitology. (3-3) A survey of the various invertebrate parasites of medical importance with particular reference to epidemiology and the host-parasite relationship. Prerequisites: 12 hours of BIOL or approval by the department head. Lab fee $10.
4604/ Animal Physiology. (3-3) Basic principles of life processes and how they
4614. apply to the integrated functions of organ systems. Functions of the various
organ systems of animals are studied. Prerequisites: 12 hours of BIOL and
one semester of organic chemistry with laboratory. Lab fee $10 per course.
4703. Analysis of Biological Principles. (2-4) The comparative study of the morphology, anatomy, genetics, metabolism, reproduction, and the phylogenetic and ecological relationships of organisms. Prerequisite: 8 hours advanced BIOL or approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
4743. Introductory Biological Chemistry. (3-0) An introduction to the basic principles of biological chemistry and to fundamental processes of plants, animals and microorganisms. Credit for both BIOL 4743 and CHEM 4743 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: 1 semester of organic chemistry or approval of department head.
4753. Intermediary Metabolism. (3-0) A detailed survey of intermediary metabolism. The metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, and the regulation of metabolism are emphasized. Prerequisites: 8 hours of BIOL and BIOL/CHEM 4743, or approval of department head.
4783. Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry. (1-5) Principles and applications of basic methodology for the isolation, purification, characterization, and quantitative determination of biologically important compounds. Credit for both BIOL 4783 and CHEM 4783 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: BIOL 4743 or CHEM 4743 or concurrent enrollment, or approval of department head. Lab fee, $10.
4853. Seminar. (Credit variable) Survey of biological literature, biological instrumentation, history of biology, and current trends in biological sciences. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: 12 hours BIOL and approval of department head.
4863. Biology Problems. (Credit variable) A course open by invitation to capable juniors and seniors wishing to pursue a biological problem. Students are permitted and encouraged to work independently under the guidance of an instructor. May be repeated for credit, subject to the approval by the department head. Prerequisites: 2 years of BIOL, the ability to do independent work, and approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
4903. Special Topics. (Credit variable) Deals with selected topics in biology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
5023. Ecological Plant Physiology. (3-0) The interrelations of plants and their environments with emphasis on those which are subject to manipulation. Critical processes such as dormancy, photosynthesis, nutrition, reproduction, and water relations and their interactions in survival and biomass production. Prerequisite: BIOL 3364 or approval by the department head.
5093. Cellular Biology. (3-0) A study of cellular morphology and function at the ultrastructural and molecular level. Prerequisites: Organic chemistry and 18 hours of BIOL or approval by the department head.
5103. Epidemiology of Zoonoses. (3-0) The study of infections or infectious diseases transmissible under natural conditions between animals and humans. Prerequisites: BIOL 2034 and 4454 or approval by the department head.
5203. Environmental Biology. (3-0) Study of humans' interactions with plants and animals within ecosystems to include environmental issues; conservation, utilization, and wise management of natural resources.
5213. The Aquatic Environment. (3-0) A study of the basic principles involved in the ecology of the aquatic community including biotic and abiotic relationships. Emphasis placed on the sources of water contamination to include the effects of the contamination upon the changes in water chemistry and their possible biological implication. Prerequisite: 18 hours of BIOL and 2 semesters of CHEM or approval by the department head.
5303. Development of Modern Biological Concepts. (3-0) A study of the development of biological concepts and their impact upon science and society. Biographical as well as contemporary readings will be involved. Prerequisite: Graduate classification or approval by the department head.
5313. Conservation Biology. (3-0) Principles of conservation biology. Study of how evolutionary change, dynamic ecology, and humans influence conservation of living organisms. Topics include population genetics, ecosystem conservation, habitat fragmentation, and practical applications of the sciences to conservation problems. Prerequisites: BIOL 3034 and 4014 or approval of department head.
5863. Biological Problems. (Credit variable.) Independent research under the supervision of an instructor. A formal report will be submitted to the instructor. A student may not count more than 6 hours of biological problems toward a degree. Lab fee $10.
5883. Thesis. (3-0) Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until thesis is completed. Prerequisite: BIOL 5983 and consent of major professor.
5983. Research Design and Analysis. (3-0) Statistical principles and techniques applicable to the procurement, analysis, and evaluation of quantitative data. Prerequisite: MATH 1073 or approval by the department head.
5993. Practicum, Field Problem, or Internship. (3-0) Supervised professional activities in school administration, counseling, supervision, college or public teaching, or other educationally-oriented professions. Major emphasis is placed on the student's involvement in successful practices in the area of professional interest. May be repeated once for credit.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (C J)
1313. Introduction to Criminal Justice. (3-0) History and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations, crime defined, its nature and impact, over-view of criminal justice system, prosecution and defense, trial process, corrections.
1333. Crime in America. (3-0) American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, prevention of crime.
2323. The Courts and Criminal Procedure. (3-0) Analysis of the judiciary in the criminal justice system, right to counsel, pre-trial release, grand juries, adjudication process, types and rules of evidence, sentencing. Prerequisites: C J 1313 and 1333 or approval of department head.
2343. Police Systems and Practices. (3-0) The police profession, organization of law enforcement systems, the police role, police discretion, ethics, police-community interaction, current and future issues. Prerequisites: C J 1313 and 1333, or approval of department head.
2353. Criminal Investigation. (3-0) Investigative theory, collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, interview and interrogation, uses of forensic sciences, case and trial preparation. Prerequisites: C J 1313 and 1333, or approval of department head.
2363. Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement. (3-0) Police authority, responsibilities, constitutional restraints, laws of arrest, search and seizure, police liability. Prerequisites: C J 1313 and 1333, or approval of department head.
2373. Fundamentals of Criminal Law. (3-0) A study of the nature of criminal law, philosophical and historical development, major definitions and concepts, classification of crime, elements of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations, criminal responsibility. Prerequisites: C J 1313 and 1333, or approval of department head.
2383. Correctional Systems and Practices. (3-0) Corrections in the criminal justice systems, correctional role, institutional operations, alternatives to institutionalization, treatment and rehabilitation, current and future issues. Prerequisites: C J 1313 and 1333, or approval of department head.
3003. Juvenile Delinquency. (3-0) A study of the nature, extent, causation, treatment, and prevention of juvenile delinquency. A survey of the procedures and operations of the juvenile justice agencies will also be considered.
3053. Criminology. (3-0) Theories of criminology and significant research on causes, extent, cost and ecology of crime, police, criminal and juvenile courts, prisons, reformatories. Prevention and rehabilitation. Prerequisites: SOC 2013, SOC 2023 or approval of department head.
3063. Criminal Justice Applied Research and Planning. (3-0) This course gives the student a background in research and planning and in grant writing for criminal justice subsystems and planning agencies. It will emphasize critical analysis and application of research findings in the field of criminal justice. Prerequisite: 18 hour C J or approval of department head.
3073. Juvenile Justice Administration. (3-0) A study of the administration of juvenile justice in the United States. The history and development of juvenile courts, corrections, and law will be examined along with the philosophical grounds of the juvenile justice system. Comparisons will be made between the adult system and the juvenile system. Prerequisite: 18 hours C J or approval of department head.
3083. Comparative Criminal Justice. (3-0) A study of criminal justice systems around the world. The organization, administration, and philosophy of various criminal systems will be examined, along with the cultural and historical environment in which they developed and exist. Prerequisite: 18 hours C J or approval of department head.
3093. Business and Industrial Security. (3-0) A comprehensive study of the scope and functions of security, the fundamental principles of physical protection, internal security, computer security, systems of defense and overview of the career opportunities in security for business and industry.
3103. Criminal Justice Administration. (3-0) Theories and principles of administration and management; analysis of the police and investigative community and application to the safety needs of the public. Responsibilities and interrelationships of administrative and line-and-staff services will also be considered. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of the department head.
3113. Techniques of Interviewing. (3-0) Emphasis on current methods of interviewing and interrogation, the fundamental characteristics of good questions and the use of psychological influences. How to obtain a statement, how to prepare for a questioning session, how to understand and work with the subject's emotions, ethics, and standards are also included.
3303. Problems in Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections. (3-0) This course will study administrative procedures and techniques used in the treatment and supervision of offenders. Prerequisites: SOC 2013, C J 1313, or approval of the department head.
4043. Correctional Psychology. (3-0) An integrated look at human behavior in relationship to societal expectations. Inmate classification, different types of correctional therapy and current trends in correctional treatment will also be examined.
4083. Criminal Evidence. (3-0) A study of the practical and legal problems in obtaining, evaluating and preserving criminal evidence. The Best Evidence rule, chain of custody, expert and opinion testimony, pleas of incompetency and insanity and admissibility, competency and relevance of evidence.
4093. Issues in Security Management. (3-0) An examination of the major issues in the security administration field emphasizing business, industry, governmental and institutional security areas.
4123. Community Relations and Ethics in Criminal Justice. (3-0) Problems in citizen relations, treatment of victims, witnesses and jurors, citizen involvement in criminal justice processes, community resources related to criminal justice programming, and an analysis of the contemporary ethical issues in crime and justice. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of the department head.
4203. Advanced Police Management. (3-0) Discussion and evaluation of current, often controversial police management policies, practices, and issues with a focus upon crime prevention as the goal of the system. Management's role in the process of intervention against such areas as organized crime, terrorism, victimless crimes, narcotics interdiction, and others will be investigated. Prerequisite: C J 3103 or approval of the department head.
4243. Penology. (3-0) A study of the structure and function of correctional systems and how various philosophies of correctional treatment affect the operation of confinement institutions. Prerequisite: C J 3103 or approval of the department head.
4313. Criminal Justice Field Experience. (Credit variable, 0-3; 3 hours lab for one semester hour credit) Application and integration of academic content and development of skills within a criminal justice setting. Entry into this course will be arranged with the department head. May be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite: At least 18 hours of C J or approval of the department head.
4803. Administration of Justice. (3-0) An analysis of the structure, function and interrelationship of the components of the criminal justice system at federal, state and local levels. The history and philosophy of criminal justice in a democratic society will be included. Credit for both POLS 4803 and C J 4803 will not be awarded.
4853. Seminar: Special Topics in Criminal Justice. (3-0) Topics will vary according to timeliness and special needs. May be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisites: C J 1313 and 1333 or approval of the department head.
4863. Problems in Criminal Justice. (Credit variable) Independent reading, research and discussion. Entry into this course will be arranged with the department head.
4873. Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers. (3-0) A study of the United States Constitution through analysis of Supreme Court decisions; and an examination of the judicial function, the nature of the federal system, and the application of the Constitution to an orderly society. Credit for both C J 4873 and POLS 4013 will not be awarded.
4883. Constitutional Law: Civil Rights. (3-0) A study of the extent and limitations of the U.S. Constitution including Supreme Court decisions applicable to speech, press, religion, and rights against discrimination; as well as implied civil rights and civil liberties in American society. Credit for both C J 4883 and POLS 4023 will not be awarded.
5013. Theories of Criminology and Deviancy. (3-0) In-depth examination of major theoretical perspectives of crime and deviancy. Theories will be analyzed for their logical and empirical adequacy in light of what is known about the distribution of crime and deviant behavior.
5043. Analysis of Prosecutorial & Judicial Administration. (3-0) Examination of procedural and decisional considerations and processes of the prosecution and interactions with the defense prior to and during court proceedings; examination of the structure and operations of the courts with emphasis on the pivotal role of judges and other court personnel.
5053. Administration of Juvenile Systems. (3-0) In-depth analysis of the policies and practices of the agencies involved in the processing of juvenile offenders through the juvenile justice system.
5083. Analysis of Correctional Processes. (3-0) A critical analysis of the issues, problems, trends and prospects faced by the administration of the American correctional system to include the impact of legal and social change on the correctional agencies and an evaluation of current research in the field.
5093. Security Administration. (3-0) Examines the growing field of security in both private and public settings. Administrative problems to include training, liability and leadership will be studied.
5103. The Criminal Justice System. (3-0) A study of the criminal justice system in the United States. This course includes a systems approach to the study of criminal justice and the interrelationships of the various components. The social and political issues related to the criminal justice system are examined in depth.
5143. Directed Study in Criminal Justice. (3-0) Demonstration of competency in a specialized area of criminal justice through the completion of a substantial research project incorporating independent study and critical analysis of the topic area. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
5153. Special Topics in Criminal Justice. (3-0) Study of selected topic(s) directly related to criminal justice. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. (Course will be offered not more than one semester each year.)
5203. Analysis of Police Operations. (3-0) An assessment of administrative structure, management practices and operational aspects of law enforcement agencies with analysis and evaluation of innovative programs. Discussion will include special problems such as minority recruiting, police unions, patrol procedures as well as the impact of science and technology on operational procedures.
5403. Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Administration. (3-0) A consideration of the major legal issues of criminal justice management and the effect of constitutional provisions, statutes, ordinances, and judicial decisions in justice administrations. A discussion of the legal aspects of selection, promotion, assignment, and termination of justice employees. Emphasis is on the possible liabilities of managers and agencies for failure to adhere to legal requirements.
5993. Practicum, Field Problems, or Internship. (3-0) Supervised professional activities in public service professions. Major emphasis is placed on the student's involvement in successful practices in the area of professional interest. Field experience fee $50.

CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
1014. Introductory Applied Chemistry. (3-3) A brief introduction to the basic principles of chemistry with emphasis on applications in our society: energy, pollution and the environment, food, health, and drugs. Designed for nonscience majors. Lab fee $10. Course fee $5.
1034. Fundamentals of Chemistry. (3-2) A beginning chemistry course for students in applied sciences who need only one semester of general chemistry. The course includes the structure, properties and changes in matter, quantitative relationships in reactions, solutions, equilibrium, pH, buffers and nuclear chemistry. Not recommended for science majors or preprofessional students in health related fields. Does not meet prerequisite for CHEM 1084 or 2014. Lab fee $10. Course fee $5.
1054. College Chemistry. (3-3) Topics to be covered include an introduction to fundamental chemical laws, atomic structure and its relationship to chemical bonding and the periodic properties of elements and compounds, stoichiometry, states of matter, and solutions. Lab fee $10. Course fee $5.
1084. College Chemistry. (3-3) Topics to be covered include a study of the chemical and physical properties of selected families of elements, an introduction to energy changes in chemical reactions, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, rates of chemical reactions, nuclear chemistry, and semi-micro qualitative analysis. Suggested for science majors and pre-professional students. This course is a prerequisite for CHEM 2014. Prerequisite: CHEM 1054. Lab fee $10. Course fee $5.
2014. Organic Chemistry I. (3-4) The first semester of a year sequence in the chemistry of carbon compounds involving their synthesis, reaction mechanisms, nomenclature, physical and spectral properties. Includes compounds of theoretical, biological, agricultural, and industrial importance. Prerequisite: CHEM 1084. Lab fee $10. Course fee $10.
2024. Organic Chemistry II. (3-4) A continuation of CHEM 2014. The laboratory includes an introduction to qualitative organic analysis. This course is a prerequisite to all organic chemistry courses at the junior or higher level. CHEM 2033 does not meet the prerequisite requirements for this course. Prerequisite CHEM 2014. Lab fee $10.
2033. Introductory Organic Chemistry. (3-0) A one semester course on the structure and reactions of functional groups and their stereochemistry, including the chemistry of important agricultural and biological compounds, and the chemistry of selected diseases, drugs, vitamins and nutrition. Not recommended for preprofessional students or students planning graduate work in the natural sciences. Not a prerequisite for CHEM 2024. Prerequisite: CHEM 1034 or CHEM 1084.
3074. Quantitative Analysis. (2-6) A study of the experimental and theoretical principles concerning gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Topics include data treatment, equilibrium, precipitation, neutralization, oxidation- reduction, potentiometry, and introduction to spectroscopy. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in 8 hours of freshman CHEM; junior classification or approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
3143. Geochemistry. (2-3) A survey of the application of chemical principles to problems of geology. Topics include the origin and distribution of the elements in addition to exploring the behavior and distribution of various elements in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Basic concepts of thermodynamics, solution chemistry, and isotope geochemistry will be discussed. Credit for both CHEM 3143 and GEOL 3143 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: CHEM 1084. Lab fee $10.
3234. Physical Chemistry. (3-4) A study of chemical thermodynamics and its application to chemical equilibrium; the macroscopic properties of matter including real gases, solutions, and phase changes; chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: MATH 2094; PHYS 2424 or approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
3244. Physical Chemistry. (3-4) An introduction to the microscopic properties of nature including an introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications to atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 3234 or approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
4084. Instrumental Analysis. (2-6) A study of the theory and use of instruments for chemical analysis. Techniques include absorption spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, atomic absorption, flame emission, mass spectroscopy, chromatography, potentiometry, and polarography. Prerequisites: CHEM 3074 and 1 semester of organic chemistry or approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
4273. Qualitative Organic Analysis. (1-6) The identification of the principal classes of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 2024. Lab fee $10.
4283. Inorganic Chemistry. (3-0) Discussion of the models of inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and coordination chemistry. Properties of specific elements and families are also presented. Prerequisites: CHEM 2024 and junior classification or approval of department head.
4293. Polymers. (3-0) A basic study of polymer chemistry, with special emphasis on the effect of the structure of monomers upon the structure of the polymers, is presented. Prerequisite: CHEM 2024.
4453. Medicinal Chemistry. (3-0) An examination of the principles of drug action including receptor-effector theories and the effects of physico-chemical properties on biological activity. The principles of drug design, synthesis, and metabolism will be presented. Prerequisites: CHEM 2024 and BIOL 1214.
4743. Introductory Biological Chemistry. (3-0) An introduction to the basic principles of biological chemistry and to fundamental processes of plants, animals, and microorganisms. Credit for both BIOL 4743 and CHEM 4743 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: One year of organic chemistry, one semester of quantitative analysis, and two years of biological science and approval of the instructor.
4783. Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry. (1-5) Principles and applications of basic methodology for the isolation, purification, characterization, and quantitative determination of biologically important compounds. Credit for both BIOL 4783 and CHEM 4783 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: BIOL 4743 or concurrent enrollment, or approval of the department head. Lab fee $15.
4863. Chemistry Problems. (Credit variable) Introduction to library and laboratory research. May be repeated for credit. A maximum of four hours may be applied toward degree requirements in chemistry. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
5073. Chemistry of Natural Products and Heterocyclic Compounds. (3-0) The isolation, structural elucidation, total synthesis, and physiological importance of various natural products will be studied. Included will be the behavior of the more important heterocyclic systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 2024 or 2033.
5103. Environmental Chemistry. (3-0) Study of the impact of chemistry on the environment to include topics on air, water, and soil pollution, with special emphasis on water. Beneficial chemical modification of the environment will be covered.
5413. Groundwater Geochemistry. (3-0) Principles of geochemistry of ground water including chemical thermodynamics. Characterization of the chemistry of natural and contaminated ground water. Chemical measurements, analyses, and calculations. Credit for both GEOL 5413 and CHEM 5413 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: GEOL 3143 or CHEM 3143 and GEOL 5103.
5863. Chemical Problems. (Credit variable) Independent research in the laboratory or in the library under the guidance of a member of the graduate faculty. Up to 6 hours may be taken.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS)
1033. Elementary Computer Concepts and Applications. (3-2) An overview of elementary computer concepts and applications, including popular productivity software. Students will acquire basic skills in the use of personal computers and software applicable to the management of information and delivery of services in a wide variety of fields, including business, industry, education, and the humanities. Required for CIS majors, minors. Lab fee $15. Course fee $10.
1043. Introduction to Computer Information Systems and Programming. (3-2) Introduction to the computer information systems environment, including hardware and software theory, information processing applications, and the analysis and design of computerized solutions to information systems problems. Includes a significant amount of practice in programming business processing logic on personal computers. Required for CIS majors, minors. Recommended for students who will take additional CIS courses. Prerequisite: MATH 1073 or concurrent enrollment. Lab fee $15. Course fee $15.
2013. Visual BASIC Application Development. (3-2) An introduction to event-driven, visual application development using the Visual BASIC application development package. Structured programming using subprograms will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CIS 1043 or equivalent programming background. Lab fee $15.
2023. Programming Logic and Development. (3-2) Introduction to theory and practice of program design, development, and structure. Particular emphasis on typical business programming logical processes. A variety of design and documentation methodologies will be considered, including flow charts, structure diagrams, and other processing specification tools. The course will be centered primarily on problem-solving practice using the tools and techniques learned. Prerequisite: CIS 1043 or equivalent programming introduction. Concurrent enrollment in CIS 2123 highly recommended. Lab fee $15. Course fee $15.
2123. Introduction to COBOL Programming. (3-2) A first course in the COBOL programming language. Covers the basic structure of COBOL, all standard features, data representation, procedures, and simple I/O. Students will analyze and program several representative business-oriented problems. Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in CIS 2023. Lab fee $15.
3003. Computer Technology and Impact. (3-2) Explores today and tomorrow's technology with special attention to the impact on real people at home, work, and school. Many topics are presented: hardware and software fundamentals, essential applications, telecommunications, internet, artificial intelligence, programming, and the future of these technologies. Students work with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software, other applications, and a programming language. The course is designed those students with little or no experience with personal computers and/or the applications presented. Lab fee $15.
3013. Microcomputer Applications in Accounting and Finance. (3-1) Theory and application of microcomputer technology in the practice of accounting. Emphasis on the utilization of basic spreadsheet and general ledger software. Intended to stimulate creative initiative in performing accounting tasks and to develop the basic skills necessary to efficiently and effectively utilize the microcomputer. Credit for both CIS 3013 and ACC 3013 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: ACC 2033. Lab fee $15.
3023. Information Systems and Applications. (3-2) Studies relational and object oriented database packages. In addition, students improve their knowledge and skill with a current personal computer operating system. Prerequisites: CIS 3003 or significant experience with personal computers, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Computer Science students must take this course in the first 9 hours of their program. Lab fee $15.
3043. Topics in Computer Information Systems. (3-2) A study of selected topics in computer information systems including programming languages, programming techniques, job control languages, or packaged programs. Normally only one major topic will be considered per offering. May be repeated once for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with topic. Lab fee $15.
3053. Operating Systems Theory and Practice. (3-2) Principles of computer operating systems, related software, and job control languages. Covers important features of IBM mainframe operating systems and JCL. Also includes personal computer operating systems. Prerequisite: CIS 2123 or programming on IBM mainframe. Lab fee $15.
3073. Applications Project with Laboratory. (1-5) Strengthens interests or corrects deficiencies in specific areas of computer science. Students will develop and document a software product using a formal software development process. Where possible, projects of value are actively sought from local businesses, governments, or nonprofit organizations. May be repeated for credit when topics change. Course may be taught as an independent study or in a classroom environment. Prerequisites: Based on topic. Lab fee $15.
3083. Management of Telecommunications. (3-2) Explores voice and data communications technologies, concepts and applications including: communications hardware and software, communications concepts, communications services, Internet, network design, protocols, microcomputers and communications, local area networks, network management, and network security and control. In addition, the student explores the current and future impact and direction of these technologies. Prerequisite: CIS 3003 or 3023. Student will be responsible for Internet/e-mail provider charges. Lab fee $15.
3133. Advanced COBOL Programming. (3-2) A study of advanced COBOL programming techniques, including multi-file and indexed file processing, advanced table handling, and interactive programming, as applied to complex business programming problems. Prerequisite: CIS 2123. Lab fee $15.
3173. Special Topics. (Variable Credit 1-3) Provides an introduction to various personal productivity and business software application packages and tools. A different package is featured each time the course is offered. Applications featured include word processors, spreadsheets, databases, presentation tools, graphics tools, desktop publishing, Internet tools, statistics packages, and other current packages and tools as they gain widespread commercial or personal use. Students may take this course more than once when the featured application or software tool is different. The course may be taught as an independent study or in a classroom environment. Lab fee $15.
3213. PASCAL/Delphi Application Development. (3-2) A comprehensive study of rapid object-oriented application development using the PASCAL programming language and Delphi tools to create Windows applications. Prerequisites: 6 hours CIS programming courses or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
3303. 'C' Programming. (3-2) An introduction to structured 'C' programming using microcomputers. Covers syntax, operators, functions, standard input/output, arrays, pointers, and structures in 'C'. Prerequisite: CIS 3133 or CIS 3443 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
3403. 'C++' Programming. (3-2) An introduction to the 'C++' programming language using microcomputers. Covers basic syntax, objects, classes, encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, polymorphism, and object oriented design. Prerequisite: CIS 3303 or approval of department head. Course fee $15.
3453. Topics in PC Software & Applications. (2-4) A study of selected personal computer applications and software packages. Students will explore the operation and usefulness of commonly-available personal computing software solutions. Prerequisite: Introductory background in use of personal computers and software. Lab fee $15.
3463. Personal Computer Technology. (2-4) A study of the technology and hardware operation of microcomputers, their peripherals, and operating system software. Also considered are hardware configuration and selection, installation and test procedures, and routine maintenance. Prerequisite: CIS 1033 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
3473. Data Communications for Business. (3-2) A study of technical concepts, terminology, hardware, network protocols, and managerial issues in computer communications. Topics will include alternatives available in hardware, software and transmission facilities, design integration, selection, and implementation of communication solutions. Prerequisite: CIS 1043, junior standing or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
3513. Data Structures. (3-2) Theory and applications of commonly used computer data structures, files, file organization and access methods, data bases, and other storage and retrieval methods. Prerequisite: 6 hours of programming, which must include 'C' language. Lab fee $15.
3893. Information Systems Development. (3-2) A project-oriented study of the systematic analysis, design and implementation of software systems. Includes structured approaches to traditional systems development, introduction to computer aided systems engineering (CASE), standards, documentation, project management and communication skills. Prerequisite: programming language proficiency. Lab fee $15.
3991. Cooperative Education. (Credit variable; 1-3 for each hour) This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate academic study with work experience that is germane to their major or minor. Enrollment requires a two-semester minimum commitment that may be accomplished by 1) alternating semesters of full-time study with semesters of curriculum-related employment, or 2) enrolling in courses at least half-time (6 semester hours) and working part-time in parallel positions of curriculum-related employment. The department Cooperative Education advisor will supervise the student's experience and assign the final grade based on the student's final report which is required to complete the course. Students may participate in the Cooperative Education program for an unlimited number of semesters but a maximum of 6 hours credit may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 semester hours which includes 12 hours in the major or minor discipline in which the Cooperative Education course is desired, minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the appropriate major or minor field, and department head approval. Field experience fee $50.
4013. Database Theory and Practice. (3-2) Database concepts and structures. File and data management principles underlying database construction. Fundamental types of database models, with emphasis on relational databases as well as on major nonrelational forms. Practice in analysis, design, development, and optimization of working database applications on a variety of problems. Small and large system databases will be considered. Credit for both CIS 4013 and CS 4013 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: 3 hours programming language or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4053. Management Issues for Computer Information Systems. (3-2) Study of administration, planning, and control of computer projects, personnel, and installation from theoretical and practical perspectives. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4083. Advanced Programming Language. (3-0) Develops the programming proficiency in a modern programming language. Students complete many programming assignments to achieve necessary knowledge and skills. May be repeated when topics change. Prerequisite depends upon language presented. Lab fee $15.
4093. Decision Support Methods. (3-3) Using computer-based decision, analysis, planning, and presentation methods in the context of management strategy and policy problem solving. Application of software tools such as databases, spreadsheets, statistical graphics, and presentation programs for extracting, organizing and presenting information in support of management decision making. This course develops skills to be employed in G B 4593. Prerequisites: CIS 1033 or 1043, ACC 2043, MGMT 3013, FIN 3013, MKTG 3143, G B 3113, or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4153. Interactive and Applied Multimedia. (3-2) An exploration of multimedia tools and their relationship to various disciplines of study. A review of the principles of multimedia and the effective uses of multimedia will be conducted. The production and design of multimedia systems will culminate the course of study. Prerequisite: CIS 1033 or equivalent and junior standing.
4353. Operating Systems with UNIX. (3-2) Examines in detail the underlying conceptual considerations of operating systems in the mainframe, minicomputer, and microcomputer environments. Memory and process management, multi-programming, multi-processing, I/O interrupt structures and parallel processing mechanisms and procedures are studied as each pertains to mainframes, minicomputers and microcomputers. Laboratory assignments are integral to reinforcing the studied theories. Prerequisite: Programming proficiency in at least one language. Lab fee $15.
4403. Algorithm Design and Analysis. (3-2) Introduces the modern study of computer algorithms with emphasis on how to select the best algorithm for a task considering the specific computing environment. Students extensively study searching and sorting algorithms for their importance in computing. Other topics include: efficiency, readability, maintainability, advanced design and analysis techniques, advanced data structures, graph algorithms, and several additional selected topics. Prerequisites: Programming proficiency in "C," CIS 3103, College Algebra or MATH 3093.
4433. Computer Aided Systems Engineering. (3-3) First course in the study of business process and data modeling techniques and methods. Includes comprehensive use of state-of-the-art I-CASE software tools for planning, analysis, design, and construction of complete and executable business systems. Emphasis is on both conceptual and practical use of prototyping and information engineering. Designs of Windows-based, interactive applications for business. construction and testing of load modules emphasizing the 'full life cycle' environment. Prerequisites: CIS 3133, 3513, 3893, and 4013 (or concurrent enrollment in 3513 and 4013) and senior standing. Lab fee $15.
4443. Advanced C.A.S.E. (3-3) The second course in the planning, analysis, design, and construction of complete and executable business systems using state-of-the-art I-CASE software tools. Emphasis is placed on client-server, Windows-based development. Students gain exposure in the use of Web-enabled design and development. Great emphasis is placed on team participation, interviewing for data collection, and presentation skills for project proposal. Prerequisite: CIS 4433. Lab fee $15.
4453. Automated Systems/Network Security. (3-2) Studies modern methods of electronic information trafficking, message security, database and file integrity, physical security, security management, security risk analysis, and encryption. Lab fee $15.
4473. Advanced Database Systems. (3-2) Studies the theory and practice in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and optimization of working database applications on a variety of problems. Students explore small and large databases using relational database software such as ORACLE, PowerBuilder, and SYBASE. Prerequisite: CIS 4013. Lab fee $15.
4523. Structured Query Language (SQL). (3-2) Studies SQL through ANSO SQL-92 or later versions including relational database schema in SQL, formulating SQL queries and subqueries of varying complexity, imbedding SQL statements in a "host" language, defining and querying data views in SQL, relational calculus, relational algebra, and other related topics. Prerequisites: CIS 4013 and College Algebra or equivalent. Lab fee $15.
4763. Computer Networks I. (3-2) Studies communications architectures, protocols, and interfaces. Communications networking techniques such as circuit switching, message switching, packet switching, broadcast networking and internetworking are examined. Novell Netware Introduction emphasized through extensive hands-on computer laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: Consent of computer information systems advisor. Lab fee $15.
4783. Computer Networks II. (3-2) Examines network installation planning, preparing the hardware, installing a network operating system, configuring the user environment, creating the user interface, establishing network security, establishing printing services, network administration, netware utilities, maintenance techniques, monitoring performance and troubleshooting and configuring the network for maximum efficiency. Novell Netware and/or Microsoft NT emphasized through extensive hands-on computer laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: Consent of computer information systems advisor. Lab fee $15.
4793. The Technology of E-Business. (3-2) A project-oriented study of the technology behind the E-Business/E-Commerce revolution. Students will study, analyze, and implement an integration of relational database technology, HTML/XML web page design, and a high-level procedural language. Prerequisites: minimum of 18 hours of CIS courses, which must include CIS 3303 or 3403 or 3093 and CIS 3103 and 4013, or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4803. Software Engineering. (3-2) Emphasizes the production of high quality software for medium and larger scale projects. Theoretical software engineering research is the basis for a practical approach to developing quality software. Students study a software life-cycle model, fundamental software engineering principles, and documentation standards in detail. A significant team project is required. Prerequisite: Programming proficiency in two languages, one of which must be 'C' or 'C++' and at least nine hours of additional upper-level computer information systems courses. Lab fee $15.
4843. Internship in Computer Information Systems. (1-8) This course is designed to provide the student with actual work experience as a programmer/ programmer analyst. The student will have the opportunity to apply the principles, concepts, and skills learned during the first three years of collegiate training. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Acceptance to CIS Co-op program. Field experience fee $50.
4853. Senior Seminar. (3-3) A practicum aimed at professional-level enrichment activities for CIS majors in their senior year. Activities will include participation in professional organizations, current events research and presentations, job market analysis, interviewing and resume preparation, preparation and sitting for professional certification exam. This course should be taken in the Fall or Spring semester prior to the semester of graduation. Prerequisite: 24 hours of CIS courses and senior standing. Lab fee $15.
4863. Computing Problem or Field Project. (Credit variable). Selected individual topics in business on technical computer applications, practicum, field project, or other suitable computer studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
5013. Computer Based Information Systems. (3-2) Survey of concepts and applications of computers and information systems. Practice in use of modern productivity applications on personal computers. Lab fee $15.
5023. Procedural Language Programming and Design. (3-2) A study of the design and programming of business systems. Students will become familiar with the primary program design tools such as hierarchy charts, flow charts, and pseudo code. A standard, modular design becomes the crux of the programming experience. Topics include comparison, data validation, control breaks, and tables using the BASIC language. Lab fee $15.
5033. Foundations of Computer-Based Systems. (3-2) Provides concepts and tools of computing that underlie the principles of computer systems. Emphasizes concepts that assist in the creation and support of Management Information Systems. (Must be taken within the first 12 hours of the program.) The primary teaching tool in this course is a high level programming language. Students who have already successfully completed a graduate or undergraduate course with the same version of the language used in the course will substitute another CIS course for this one. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 or concurrent enrollment. Lab fee $15.
5043. Telecommunications for Managers. (3-2) Examines the management and utilization of data communication technologies including technical components, configurations, applications, protocols, legal issues, software and management issues. Local Area Network (LAN) technologies and security issues. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5053. Productivity Application Automation. (3-2) Theory and application of the programming and scripting techniques to automate various tasks that need to be accomplished using productivity software. A review of the principles of task automation and the effective uses of programming and scripting techniques for conducting this automation will be conducted. An exploration of programming and scripting tools and their use in the creation of programs, scripts, and macros. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5073. Systems Analysis for Managers. (3-2) Investigates and compares traditional analysis with the structured analysis approach for application automation while highlighting management considerations for planning and developing automated systems. Systems life cycle models and case studies are used. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5103. Technology Planning for Educators. (3-2) Designed to provide educational leaders with an understanding of the technology planning process. An examination of the theories, practices, and competencies required to effectively design, implement, and evaluate a technology plan for instructional and administrative purposes within a school district. The development of a comprehensive technology plan will culminate the course of study. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 or department head approval. Lab fee $15.
5113. Managing Information Systems. (3-2) Studies the management and use of information and technology as a resource to create competitive businesses, manage global operations, provide useful products and provide quality services to customers, whether public or private. Topics examine information systems management and decision making; strategic information systems; and management and organizational support systems. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5153. Development of Information Systems Applications. (3-2) Survey of concepts and practices in analysis and development of managerial information systems. Emphasis on implementation of systems in existing productivity software on personal computers. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5163. Applied Database Management. (3-2) Examines the objectives and methodologies of database management. Topics include data models, elementary database design, data dictionaries, fourth generation programming languages, data integrity, security and privacy. Students use a commercial database. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5173. Special Topics. (Variable Credit 1-3). Provides selected personal and office productivity software applications including: word processors, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistics, desktop publishing and others. This course may be repeated for credit as application packages vary. Lab fee $15.
5183. Quantitative Concepts in Computing. (3-2) An examination of topics related to testing software projects for mean time to failure, performance measures as response times and storage consumption, time and motion studies of user interactions, conformance to expected input and output, program complexity measures, and program production time estimates (e.g. lines of code per day). Measurements of programs and selected algorithms are performed. A statistical program will be used to develop confidence limits for measurements, and to develop trends and projections. Prerequisite: Mastery of current CIS 5013 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5193. Decision Support Systems. (3-2) Examines and implements methods of fine-tuning an organization's short and long term objectives. Students use a variety of tools in concert: risk analysis, databases, spreadsheets, word processors, linear programming analytical models and others. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5203. Seminar on Computer Based Systems. (3-0) This course examines timely topics related to computer based systems. The course develops research skills, problem-solving skills, applies the scientific method, refines presentation skills, and promotes team involvement. The course operates in a distributed team environment using the Internet as its communication vehicle. A statistical program will be used to develop confidence limits for measurements, and to develop trends and projections. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 or approval of department head.
5603. Multimedia Application Development. (3-2) Theory and application of the multimedia application development process. A review of the principles of multimedia design and the effective uses of multimedia will be conducted. An exploration of computer-based multimedia development tools and their use in the creation of various types of multimedia applications. The planning, design, and production of multimedia projects for delivery through magnetic media, optical media, intranets, and the Internet will culminate the course of study.
5613. Multimedia: Animation. (3-2) Theory and application of the animation development process. A review of the principles of animation design and the effective use of animation will be conducted. An exploration of computer-based animation development tools and their use in the creation of various types of animations. The planning, design, and production of animation projects for delivery through magnetic media, optical media, intranets, and the Internet will culminate the course of study. Prerequisite: CIS 5603 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5623. Multimedia: Audio/Video Editing. (3-2) Theory and application of the audio/video editing and the effective uses of audio/video editing will be conducted. An exploration of computer-based audio/video editing tools and their use in the creation of various types of audio/video projects. The postproduction editing of audio/video projects for delivery through magnetic media, optical media, intranets, and the Internet will culminate the course of study. Prerequisite: CIS 5603 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5633. Multimedia: Graphics and Typography. (3-2) Theory and application of graphics and typography in the multimedia development process. A review of the principles of graphic and typography design and the effective uses of graphics and typography will be conducted. An exploration of computer-based graphics and typography development tools and their use in the creation of various types of multimedia applications. The planning, design, and production of graphics for delivery through magnetic media, optical media, intranets, and the Internet will culminate the course of study. Prerequisite: CIS 5603 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5643. Multimedia: Authoring. (3-2) Theory and application of the multimedia authoring process. A review of the principles of multimedia authoring and the effective use of interactive multimedia applications. The planning, design, and production of interactive multimedia projects for delivery through magnetic media, optical medial, intranets, and the Internet will culminate the course of study. Prerequisite: CIS 5603 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5653. Multimedia: Web Development. (3-2) Theory and application of Hypertext Mark Up Language and related programming tools in the development of multimedia for delivery through the Internet. A review of the principles of web development and the effective uses of web-based multimedia will be conducted. An exploration of web development tools and their use in the creation of various types of multimedia-rich web sites. The planning, design, and deployment of multimedia-rich web sites will culminate the course of study. Prerequisites: CIS 5033 and 5603 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5663. Computer-Based Training. (3-2) Theory and application of the computer-based training development process. A review of the principles of computer-based training design and the effective uses of computer-based training will be conducted. An exploration of computer-based training development tools and their use in the creation of various types of computer-based training applications. The planning, design, and production of computer-based training projects for delivery through magnetic media, optical medial, intranets, or the Internet will culminate the course of study. Prerequisite: CIS 5603 or approval of department head.
5763. Computer Networks I (LANs). (3-2) Studies of communications architectures, protocols and interfaces. Communications networking techniques such as circuit switching, message switching, packet switching, broadcast network and inter-networking are explored. Novell Netware introduction emphasized. Students who have already successfully completed the undergraduate CIS 4763 course may not take this course. Students must then substitute another graduate CIS course for this one. Prerequisites: CIS 5013 and CIS 5033 or concurrent enrollment. Lab fee $15.
5783. Computer Network II (LANs). (3-2) Studies network installation planning, preparing the hardware, installing a network operating system, configuring the user environment, creating the user interface, establishing network security establishing printing services, network administration, netware utilities, maintenance techniques, monitoring performance. trouble shooting and configuring the network for maximum efficiency. Novell Netware and/or Microsoft NT emphasized through extensive hands-on laboratory exercises. Students who have already successfully completed the undergraduate CIS 4783 course may not take this course. Students must then substitute another graduate CIS course for this one. Prerequisite: CIS 5013 and CIS 5033 or concurrent enrollment. Lab fee $15.
5793. The Technology of E-Business. (3-2) A study of the technical and business considerations for creating and operating an electronically based business. Students will study the environment from an operational and legal perspective, analyze the technologies available and implement an e-commerce project integrating database, web pages, and script languages. Prerequisites: CIS 5013, 5033, 5163, or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
5863. Problems. (Credit variable) This course offers students the opportunity to study CIS topics and perform research within the student's area of interest as directed by the responsible professor. Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
5903. Selected Topics in CIS. (Credit variable) An examination of various topics in the Computer Information Systems area with focus on current and recent developments. May be repeated as topics vary for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
5913. Research Project. (3-2) Independent study oriented toward research in Information Systems. May be repeated once when topic changes; only two research projects, CIS 5913 and/or CIS 5953, may count toward degree requirements. Prerequisites: Six semester hours of prefix CIS courses or equivalent and approval of department head.
5953. Research Project with Laboratory. (1-5) Independent study course designed to strengthen interests or correct deficiencies in specific areas of Information Systems. The software development life-cycle is implemented and thoroughly documented. Where possible, academic projects from outside the program are actively sought and developed. May be repeated for credit once when topics change, only two research projects, CIS 5913 and/or CIS 5953, may count toward degree requirements. Prerequisites: Six semester hours of prefix CIS courses or equivalent and approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (CLS)
4141. Urinalysis and Body Fluids Lecture. (1-0) A study of renal physiology, the formation of urine, and the relationship to renal and other systemic diseases. In addition, the normal physiologic function and pathophysiology of synovial, semenal, cerebrospinal, serous and amniotic fluid will also be addressed.
4151. Urinalysis and Body Fluids Lab. (0-5) Supervised laboratory experiences using microscopic, chemical, and automated techniques in analysis of urine and other body fluids. Lab fee $15.
4242. Hematology I Lecture. (2-0) Studies on the formation, function, and identification of normal cellular blood elements are discussed. Emphasis is placed on normal physiology and characteristics of blood cells in all ages. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4251 or approval of department head.
4251. Hematology I Laboratory. (0-5) Supervised experiences with emphasis placed on the enumeration, morphology and staining characteristics of normal blood cells. Manual and automated techniques will be used. Emphasis will be placed on specimen collection, processing, and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4242 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4262. Hematology II Lecture. (2-0) Studies on the formation and identification of abnormal cellular blood elements are discussed. Emphasis is placed on abnormal physiology and hematologic manifestations of disease. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4271 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4242 or approval of department head.
4271. Hematology II Laboratory. (0-5) Supervised experiences with emphasis placed on the enumeration, morphology, and staining characteristics of abnormal blood cells. Emphasis will be placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4262 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4251 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4281. Hemostasis. (1-2) Discussion and comparison of the hemostatic coagulation and fibrinolytic systems with emphasis on normal and abnormal physiology. Supervised learning experiences with emphasis on analytes to evaluate coagulation and fibrinolysis. Manual and automated techniques will be discussed and used. Prerequisites: CLS 4251 and CLS 4242 or approval of department head.
4342. Medical Microbiology I Lecture. (2-0) Discussion of growth characteristics, morphology, physiology, and identification criteria of human pathogenic microorganisms and normal flora. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4351 or approval of department head.
4351. Medical Microbiology I Lab. (0-5) Supervised experience with emphasis on isolation by staining, cultural, and differential biochemical characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4342 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4362. Medical Microbiology II Lecture. (2-0) Discussion of antimicrobial susceptibility, epidemiology, pathogenesis and source isolation of human pathogenic microorganisms. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4371 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4342 or approval of department head.
4371. Medical Microbiology II Lab. (0-5) Supervised experience with emphasis on staining, isolation, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of microorganisms isolated from clinical specimens. Emphasis is also placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4362 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4351 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4442. Immunohematology I Lecture. (2-0) Discussion of the principles of immunohematology in relation to blood grouping, typing, compatibility testing, and antibody detection and identification. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4451 or approval of department head.
4451. Immunohematology I Lab. (0-4) Supervised experiences related to blood grouping and typing and compatibility testing. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4442 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4461. Immunohematology II Lecture. (1-0) Discussion of the principles of immunohematology in relation to transfusion and transplant medicine, donor processing, and component preparation and storage. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4471 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4442 or approval of department head.
4471. Immunohematology II Lab. (0-5) Supervised experiences related to antibody detection and identification, incompatibility and transfusion reaction resolution; component processing and storage; and selection for therapy. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing, laboratory techniques, and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4461 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4451 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4511. Clinical Parasitology Lecture. (1-0) Discussion of parasites causing disease in humans and their life cycles, identification, and pathology in humans. Opportunistic parasites in the immunocompromised host will also be addressed.
4521. Clinical Parasitology Laboratory. (0-5) Supervised experiences in the identification of human parasites. Specimen collection, processing and criteria for rejection will also be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on deriving diagnostic laboratory results and evaluation of those results. Lab fee $15.
4641. Immunology and Serology I Lecture. (1-0) Discussion of immunological mechanisms fundamental to resistance to disease with emphasis on basic humoral and cellular immune response and resistance to microbial disease. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4651 or approval of department head.
4651. Immunology and Serology I Laboratory. (0-3) Supervised laboratory experience with emphasis on the detection, identification, and characterization of antigens and antibodies of infectious etiology using serologic techniques. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4641 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4661. Immunology and Serology II Lecture. (1-0) Discussion of immunologic mechanisms and pathogenesis involved in autoimmune, allergic, and immunodeficient diseases. Prerequisite: CLS 4641 or approval of department head. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4671 or approval of department head.
4671. Immunology and Serology II Laboratory. (0-3) Supervised learning experience with emphasis on the detection, identification, and characterization of antigens and antibodies involved in autoimmune disease. Also emphasis on cells involved in cellular immunity using immunologic techniques. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Prerequisite: CLS 4651 or approval of department head. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4661 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4741. Introduction to Laboratory Safety and Instrumentation. (1-2) Introduction to the theories and principles of instrument operation and safety practices commonly used in the clinical laboratory. Supervised learning experience in instrument operation and troubleshooting.
4751. Advanced Laboratory Automation, Statistics, and Quality Assurance Concepts. (1-2) Discussion and comparison of operating principles of automated analyzers, complex laboratory techniques, statistical methods and quality assurance concepts applicable to the clinical laboratory. Supervised learning experience in instrument operation, troubleshooting, electrophoresis and chromatography. Application of statistics to quality assurance and evaluation of laboratory results will be discussed.
4762. Clinical Chemistry I Lecture. (2-0) An introduction to the theories and principles of diagnostic methods used to measure common analytes involved in water and acid base balance, mineral and metabolic homeostasis in serum and other body fluids. Normal physiology and biochemical manifestation of disease are emphasized. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4771 or permission of department head.
4771. Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory. (0-5) Supervised learning experiences with emphasis on manual, semi-automated, and automated procedures for assaying electrolytes, blood gases, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and drugs. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4762 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4741 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4782. Clinical Chemistry II Lecture. (2-0) Discussion and comparison of diagnostic methods employed in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic metabolites, enzymology, endocrinology, and tumor markers. Normal physiology and biochemical manifestations of disease are discussed. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4791 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4762 or approval of department head.
4791. Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory. (0-5) Supervised learning experiences with emphasis on manual, semi-automated, and automated procedures for assaying metabolites, drugs, enzymes, hormones, and tumor markers. Emphasis is placed on specimen selection, processing, analyses, and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4782 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4771 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4812. Laboratory Management. (2-0) Designed to acquaint students with the principles of operating a clinical laboratory. Emphasis is given to personnel, financial, marketing, and general administrative management of a clinical laboratory. Also, the student is introduced to writing instructional objectives, constructing test items, and planning instructional strategies using media aids. Ethical issues encountered in laboratory medicine are also discussed.
4821. Computer Applications in Science and Medicine. (1-1) Use of computers in the scientific and medical fields. Emphasis is placed on using word processing and spread sheets; charting and graphing of data; presentation packages; tools for literature search; information search using the internet; and description and evaluation of current laboratory information systems. Course fee $10.
4841. Molecular Pathology. (1-1) An overview of molecular mechanisms including replication, transcription, and translation. Emphasis is placed on the principles of molecular methods and their applications in diagnosis of microbiologic, immunologic, genetic, endocrine, hematopoietic and metabolic disease.
4851. Clinical Correlations Seminar (1-0) Course employs an integrative approach to laboratory medicine with emphasis placed on the review of patient cases and appropriate utilization of laboratory tests in diagnosis. A comprehensive review of the concepts in clinical laboratory medicine.
4863. Clinical Laboratory Science Problems. (Credit variable) A course open by invitation to capable Clinical Laboratory Science students who wish to pursue a selected problem study. Students are permitted and encouraged to work independently under the guidance of an instructor. May be repeated for credit, subject to the approval of the department head. Prerequisites: Admission to the Clinical Laboratory Science program, the ability to do independent work, and approval of the department head. Lab fee $10.
4911. Integrated Clinical Laboratory. (Credit variable) An integrated clinical laboratory course designed to introduce the concepts of specimen tracking and processing using a laboratory information system, test result evaluation and utilization review. Emphasis will be placed on workload organization; quality control evaluation; accuracy, consistency, and validity of results generated; and appropriate reporting of results. Lab fee $15.
4921. Clinical Laboratory Practicum I. (Credit variable 1-5) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in hematology, hemostasis, and body fluid analysis. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of quality assurance data and application of laboratory information systems and automation. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Field experience fee $50.
4931. Clinical Laboratory Practicum II. (Credit variable 1-5) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in medical microbiology and parasitology. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of quality assurance data and application of laboratory information systems and automation. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Field experience fee $50.
4941. Clinical Laboratory Practicum III. (Credit variable 1-5) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in immunology, serology, and blood banking. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of quality assurance data and application of laboratory information systems and automation. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Field experience fee $50.
4951. Clinical Laboratory Practicum IV. (Credit variable 1-5) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work and solving problems in clinical chemistry, toxicology, and molecular pathology. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of quality assurance data and application of laboratory information systems and automation. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Field experience fee $50.
4961. Advanced Clinical Practicum. (Credit variable; 1-8 for each hour) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in the clinical laboratory. Emphasis is given to high complexity testing. Prerequisites: completion of NAACLS-accredited MLT-AD program, MLT (CLT) certification, and 2 years of approved work experience, or approval by department head. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Field experience fee $50.

COUNSELING (CNSL)
3703. The Counseling Process. (3-0). A study of the elements of the counseling process, including client expectations, counselor role, and interviewing techniques. The course focuses on the relationship between the counselor and the client.
5233. Standardized Tests and Measurements. (3-0) Principles of psychological testing. Uses and critical evaluation of tests of achievement, intelligence, aptitude, and personality. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate School or approval of department head.
5503. Introduction to Counseling and Guidance. (3-0) Overview of counseling and guidance services commonly found in school and non-school settings, including individual and group counseling, information, testing, career planning and placement, referral and consultation. Roles of various personnel in total guidance programs, program organization, administration, objectives, and evaluation. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: Full admission to the Professional Counselor Program.
5513. Career Counseling and Guidance. (3-0) An in-depth study of career counseling and guidance services that focuses on occupational, educational, and personal/social issues for general and special populations. Includes examination of theoretical bases for career counseling and guidance, study of organization and delivery of information through individual and group activities. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head. Students will be required to purchase occupational and educational information materials.
5523. Seminar in School Counseling. (3-0) An overview of a comprehensive school counseling and guidance program. The course will address the historical background, theoretical foundation, knowledge, and skills to prepare the student to implement a counseling and guidance program in an educational (K-12) setting. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head
5533. Counseling Theories and Methods. (3-0) An exploration of theories and methods of counseling. Applications to school and special populations and special problem areas are studied; video-taped counseling sessions are critiqued. Covers related ethical concerns. Cannot be taken concurrently with CNSL 5543. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.
5543. Group Procedures for Counselors. (3-0) An introduction to group therapy and group procedures with special emphasis on the development of group counseling skills with children, adolescents, adults, and special populations. Supervised experiences in group memberships are included. Covers related ethical concerns. Cannot be taken concurrently with CNSL 5533. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.
5563. Introduction to Family Counseling. (3-0) Familiarizes the student with family systems theory as applied to the study of family dynamics, family development, and the resolution of both family and individual conflicts. Includes both experiential and didactic methods. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.
5573. Techniques of Counseling. (3-0) A competency-based course with experiential emphasis. The student will be required to demonstrate proficiency in counseling concepts and techniques. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.
5583. Counseling Perspectives on Psychopathology. (3-0) An overview of psychopathology that includes the history of abnormal behavior and an in-depth study of the specific diagnostic psychological disorders. Emphasis will be on classification systems currently used in clinical settings and treatment alternatives from a counseling perspective. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.
5593. Brief Therapy. (3-0) An in-depth examination of brief therapy including history, philosophy, theory, and techniques. Stresses application of learning through experiential methods. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.
5863. Problems. (Credit variable) Open to graduate students in counseling who are independently capable of developing a problem in the area of counseling and guidance. Problems chosen by the student must be approved in advance by the instructor.
5903. Selected Topics in Counseling. (Credit variable) An examination of different topics each semester with a focus on contemporary issues in counseling. This course may be repeated for credit as the topic changes.
5913. Ethical Foundations of Counseling. (3-0) An exploration of the ethical principles of counselors and related codes of ethics. Covers models for ethical decision making and how to apply to counseling practice. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.
5923. Cognitive Approaches to Counseling. (3-0) An in-depth study of the philosophical and theoretical bases of cognitive approaches to therapy. Includes major cognitive theories, related skills and techniques. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.
5933. Play Therapy. (3-0) An introduction to play therapy with an emphasis on developing counseling skills using play as the means of communication and understanding. Includes background, history, and various play techniques. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.
5943. Substance Abuse. (3-0) An introduction to addiction counseling. Special attention is given to models of addiction, chemical dependence, process addictions, and codependence. An experiential component is included as well. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.
5953. Internship in Counseling I. (3-0) Supervised professional activities in guidance and counseling. Major emphasis is placed on the student's involvement in successful practices at the educational level of interest. Students must have met all academic and professional standards of practice before placement. Lab experiences are included. Prerequisites: Completion of all course work required by the degree and the application for internship. Field experience fee $50.
5963. Internship in Counseling II. (3-0) Continued supervised experience of professional activities in counseling and guidance in the student's area of interest. Major emphasis is placed on the integration of theoretical and conceptual principles, as well as professional and personal skill development. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisites: CNSL 5953 and the application for internship. Field experience fee $50.

COMMUNICATIONS (COMS)
1013. Fundamentals of Speech Communication. (3-0) This course is designed to improve the individual's understanding of the human communication process. Classroom exercises involve the student in interpersonal, small group, and presentational speaking situations. Special emphasis on developing communication skills needed to check and validate perceptions, control language usage, and analyze and improve reasoning processes.
1023. Public Speaking. (3-0) An introduction to the principles and practice of presentational communication. Methods of topic analysis, research, evidence evaluation, organization, and delivery are covered. Students participate in several classroom presentations.
1031. Forensics Practicum I. (1-2) Analyses, critique, and adjudication of several debate, informative, persuasive, extemporaneous, and impromptu speaking events under the direction of a faculty member during a semester. May be taken up to 3 times as course content changes.
1041. Forensics Practicum II. (0-3) Participation in, analysis and administration of several debate, informative, persuasive, extemporaneous, and impromptu speaking events under the direction of a faculty member during a semester. May be taken up to 3 times as course content changes.
1313. Introduction to News Writing. (3-0) Fundamentals of news writing and reporting. Students will learn basic newspaper style and compose stories using traditional stylebook techniques. Students will learn how to write stories for both traditional and non-traditional media.
2013. Voice and Performance. (3-0) Oral presentation of literary forms with emphasis on the vocal mechanism and phonetics. Interpretative readings in prose, poetry, and drama are directed to help students gain a sensitivity to literary genre and develop effective speech habits through vocal analysis, guided practice, and class drills emphasizing pronunciation, enunciation, and articulation. Credit for both COMS 2013 and THEA 2013 will not be awarded.
2033. Persuasive Speaking. (3-0) An advanced study of the theory and practice of persuasive public speaking. Emphasis placed on topic development, organization, style, and delivery with the intent of influencing an audience to change attitudes, beliefs, and actions. Students will be involved in several in-class presentations. Prerequisite: COMS 1023 or permission of the department head.
2053. Radio and Television Production. (2-2) A course dealing with theory, practice, policies, and production techniques of television and radio broadcasting. Students will be involved in laboratory productions. Prerequisite: COMS 1023 or permission of department head. Lab fee $10.
2133. Mass Communications and Society (3-0) Places mass media in historical perspective; explores the relationships among media; examines the structure of the American communications system and compares it to international communications systems. Analyzes the social, economic, and political implications of modern society's reliance on mass communications. Explores the ways in which the mass media provide images of our world.
2143. Photography. (2-2) Fundamentals of camera operation, film development and printing. Study in the use and layout of photography in newspaper and magazines. Students will learn new photographic technology as well as traditional applications. Course fee $10. Lab fee $10.
2153. Broadcast Journalism. (3-0) A study of broadcast news practices. The basic rules of broadcast newswriting will be reviewed and stories will be written and delivered for both radio and television. Studio and newsroom procedures will be examined.
3013. Business and Professional Speech. (3-0) A study of verbal and nonverbal communication as it functions in business and professional organizations. Special emphasis will be given to developing oral language proficiency, interviewing, small decision-making groups, oral reporting, and organizational communication.
3033. Debate. (3-0) An introduction to the principles of argumentation and debate. Subject material will include research, evidence, reasoning, case construction, refutation, and delivery. Classroom debating will provide students with opportunities to observe and participate in competitive debating. This course is particularly applicable to those anticipating study in pre-law. Prerequisites: COMS 1013, 1023 or permission of the department head.
3043. Interpersonal Communication. (3-0) A course designed to improve individual communication skills relevant to human relationships. The development and maintenance of interpersonal (one-to-one) relations are examined, with special emphasis on identifying and correcting communication breakdown. A portion of the course will be devoted to exercises designed to improve interpersonal skills. Prerequisite: COMS 1013 or 3013 or permission of the department head.
3053. Rhetorical and Communication Theory. (3-0) A general survey of classical through contemporary rhetorical and communication theory. Emphasis on how theories have been and are being applied in criticism of public address and rhetorical movements and in contemporary communication research. Prerequisites: COMS 1013, 1023 or permission of the department head.
3064. Video Production. (3-4) A course covering theory and practice of video field production and postproduction processes. Emphasis will be on video photography factors and techniques and linear and nonlinear editing skills. Production team roles and organization will be covered. Will include extensive field work. Prerequisite: COMS 2053 or permission of the department head. Lab fee $20.
3103. Communication Law. (3-0) Examines First Amendment case law and state and federal regulations of speech and media. Provides historical and contemporary analyses of the laws of defamation; obscenity; fighting words; and time, place and manner restrictions. Issues such as copyright, privacy, and freedom of information will also be covered. Prerequisite: 3 hours of COMS or approval of department head.
3113. Writing for Publication. (3-0) Study and practice in the techniques of writing contemporary nonfiction for publication, with special attention given to methods of research and markets for literary material. Numerous private conferences. Prerequisite: 12 hours of ENGL or approval of department head.
3123. Public Relations. (3-0) A study of the techniques used in planning public relations programs for businesses, schools, churches, and civic associations. Topics will include: press relations, crisis management, advertising, speech writing, and campaign activities. Prerequisite: 3 hours of COMS.
4043. Organizational Communication. (3-0) An advanced study of communication as it takes place in business and industrial settings. Special attention will be given to managerial communication, communicator style, channels and networks, and organizational communication consulting. Prerequisite: COMS 3013.
4063. Group Process and Decision Making. (3-0) A study of small group theory and process. Special attention will be given to leadership, organization, group analysis, and interaction. Students will observe and participate in small group discussions on contemporary issues. Prerequisite: COMS 1013 or 3013 or 3043 or permission of the department head.
4843. Communications Internship. (3-0) Approved and supervised work experience in communications related positions. May be repeated once for a total of 6 hours of academic credit. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours COMS or approval of department head.
4853. Communications Seminar. (Credit variable; 1-0 for each hour) Content varies according to the needs and desires of the students. When topic varies, course may be taken for credit more than once. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department head.
4863. Communications Problems. (Credit variable) A course featuring independent reading, research, and discussion under personal direction of instructor, topics vary according to student need. Open to students of senior classification with department head approval.
5403. Organizational and Administrative Communication. (3-0) This course is a seminar in communication flow, design, and effect in industrial, administrative, and institutional contexts. Relevant communication theory, measurement, analysis, evaluation, and control of communication related to organizational and administrative function will be the emphases.

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (CPSY)
5093. Assessment & Treatment in Marital & Family Therapy.(3-0) Presents evaluative methods and assessment techniques as well as treatment plans and strategies for examining and treating problematic and dysfunctional marital and family systems. Emphasis is placed on case analysis, management and treatment. Prerequisites: CPSY 5563 and PSY 5063. LAB FEE ASSESSED.
5103. Family Relationships and Development. (3-0) Study of family systems in relation to life-cycle stages, cultural issues and influences, gender issues, family functions and structural changes. Divorce, post-divorce, remarried, single parent and other alternative family systems are examined in relation to assessment and intervention.
5113. Crisis Intervention and Management of Individuals and Families. (3-0) Examination of the dynamics and treatment of developmental and situational crises within families and other varied settings. Emphasis is on intervention in particular crises such as divorce, death, sexual or physical abuse, life-change, substance dependency, suicide and emotional dysfunction. Theories and approaches to crisis intervention and management described and discussed with role play and field observations. Prerequisites: PSY 5063 or concurrent enrollment.
5123. Child & Adolescent Evaluation and Counseling Techniques. (3-0) Examines the development, dynamics, roles, and problems of children within the parent-child context, the home, and educational environments. Course focuses on developmentally appropriate assessment and intervention of childhood dysfunction.
5153. Addiction and Substance Abuse Treatment of Special Populations.
(3-0) An examination of needs of special treatment populations. Emphasis is on diagnosis and treatment of minorities, women, adolescents and elderly clients. Prerequisites: CPSY 5943.
5163. Individual Studies. (3-0) Independent study or research project under supervision with emphasis on material relevant to career objectives. Prerequisite: Permission to enroll is required.
5183. Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques. (3-0) Study of selected counseling theory and methodology with in-depth examination of research and application of treatment techniques. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5193. Design and Implementation of Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs. (3-0) Examines the design and implementation of models of treatment and rehabilitation in the field of substance abuse with a focus on treatment planning and aftercare. Included are standards and requirements for program accreditation. Prerequisite: CPSY 5943 or concurrent enrollment.
5203. Advanced Family Systems Theory. (3-0) Comprehensive examination of theory in family studies, with particular focus on family systems in relation to internal functioning and the external environment, including concepts of multi-generational transmission, fusion, emotional cutoff, differentiation, family projection and triangulation among others.
5213. Readings and Research in Counseling. (3-0) Demonstration of competency in a specialized area of counseling through the completion of a substantial research project incorporating independent study and critical analysis of the topic area. Prerequisite: Permission to enroll is required.
5243. Human Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction. (3-0) Detailed examination of sexuality, including reproductive physiology, sexual development and the etiology and treatment of sexual dysfunction. Focus is on the role of sexuality in marital and family dynamics and on treatment planning for sexual dysfunction. Prerequisite: PSY 5063.
5543. Group Procedures for Counselors. (3-0) An introduction to group therapy and group procedures with special emphasis on the development of group counseling skills with children adolescents, adults, and special populations. Supervised experience in group memberships is included. Covers related ethical concerns.
5563. Introduction to Family Counseling and Therapy. (3-0) Familiarizes the student with family systems theory as applied to the study of family dynamics, family development, and the resolution of both family and ethical concerns. Credit for Both CNSL 5563 and CPSY 5563 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: PSY 5063 or approval of department head.
5903. Special Topics. (3-0) Presentation of advanced study material on a specialized topic of interest to counseling and psychology. Course may be repeated for credit as topics vary. (Course will be offered not more than one semester each year.)
5943. Substance Abuse. (3-0) An introduction to addiction counseling. Special attention is given to models of addiction, chemical dependence, process addictions, and co-dependence. An experiential component is included as well. Covers related ethical concerns. Credit for both CNSL 5943 and CPSY 5943 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.

COMPUTER SCIENCE (CS)
1103. Introduction to Computer Science. (3-2) Problem-solving methods, algorithm development, top-down design, and structured programming in a high-level language. Topics also include debugging, testing, and documentation. Prerequisite: two semesters of high school algebra or MATH 1073. Lab fee $15.
1153. Programming Languages and Algorithms. (3-2) Algorithmic analysis, data structures, and file processing using a high-level language. Continued emphasis on structured programming, testing, and documentation in creating and modifying more complex programs and algorithms. Introduction to object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: CS 1103 and concurrent enrollment in MATH 1204.
2413. Data Structures. (3-2) Design and analysis of algorithms relating to the processing of data structures. Topics include sorting, searching, and merging algorithms, hash tables, trees, graphs, linked lists, strings, dynamic programming, and advanced data structures. Prerequisites: CS 1153 and MATH 3103. Lab fee $15.
2423. Assembly Language. (3-2) Assembly language programming for digital computers. Topics include introduction to addressing, looping structure, logical operations, data representation, encoding and decoding problem statements, arithmetic algorithms, table processing, and subroutine development and protocols. Prerequisites: CS 1153 and MATH 3103. Lab fee $15.
2543. Computer Organization. (3-2) Functional operation of digital computer components including memory, processors, data chips, and input/output devices. Topics include data representation, addressing techniques, instruction sequencing, and a brief introduction to system software. Prerequisite: CS 2423. Lab fee $15.
3043. Topics in Computer Systems. (3-2) A study of selected topics in computer systems including programming languages, programming techniques, job control languages, or packaged programs. Normally only one major topic will be considered per offering. May be repeated once for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite: 6 hours of CIS or CS or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
3413. Systems Programming. (3-2) Introduction to the design and operation of systems software. Analysis of current system software technology, including operating systems, language translation systems, and file systems. Prerequisites: CS 2413, 2543. Lab fee $15.
3434. Computer Architecture. (3-3) Hardware and software structures found in modern digital computers. Instruction set architecture, hardwired design of the processor, microprogramming, I/O and memory units, analysis of instruction usage, and hardware complexity. Prerequisite: CS 2413, 2543. Lab fee $15.
3443. Computer Applications in Analysis. (3-2) Introduction to FORTRAN computer language, solutions to specific and general polynomial equations, iteration techniques, evaluation and approximation of limits, approximate integration, series, differential equations, error analysis, linear systems, or other selected numerical solution techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 2094 or concurrent enrollment or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
3613. Analysis of Algorithms. (3-2) Algorithm design methodologies, sorting, graph algorithms, dynamic programming, backtracking, string searching, and pattern matching. Prerequisite: CS 2413. Lab fee $15.
3893. Introduction to Software Engineering. (3-2) Software development process, requirements analysis, software design concepts and methodologies, structured programming, and debugging. Prerequisite: CS 2413. Lab fee $15.
4013. Database Theory and Practice. (3-2) Database concepts and structures. File and data management principles underlying database construction. Fundamental types of database models, with emphasis on relational databases as well as on major nonrelational forms. Practice in analysis, design, development, and optimization of working database applications on a variety of problems. Small and large system databases will be considered. Credit for both CIS 4013 and CS 4013 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: 3 hours programming language or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
4123. Advanced Software Design. (3-2) Software development testing methodologies, software reliability, maintenance, project management, and configuration management. Prerequisite: CS 3893. Lab fee $15.
4784. Computer Networks. (3-3) Design and analysis of computer networks. Data link control, local networks, protocols/architectures, network access protocols, transport protocols, and security. Prerequisite: CS 2543. Lab fee $15.
4903. Advanced Topics in Computer Science. (3-2) Special topics in computer science. Topics not covered by any course in the curriculum, may include artificial intelligence, graphics, robotics, and human-computer interaction. May be repeated for additional credit with approval of the department head. Prerequisites: CS 2543, 3893, and department head approval. Lab fee $15.

DAIRY SCIENCE (D S)
2023. Dairying. (2-2) A survey of the dairy industry, dairy breeds, standards for selection and culling, herd replacements, feeding, management, and health maintenance. The food value, composition and quality, utilization, and processing of market milk and dairy products will be discussed. Credit for both D S 2023 and ANSC 2023 will not be awarded. Lab fee $8.
2052. Dairy Cattle Fitting and Showmanship. (0-4) Basic instruction in fitting and showing dairy cattle. The general format for conducting dairy shows and contests will be presented. Students are required to train, groom, and show animals in the Little International Livestock Show and the judging contests. Lab fee $10.
3023. Feeding and Management of Dairy Cattle. (2-2) Fundamental principles of scientific dairying and the practical application of these principles in the feeding and management of dairy cattle. Requirements for economical dairying, herd improvement through selection, feeding for milk production, development of replacement stock and disease control. Prerequisite: D S 2023. Lab fee $8.
3033. Dairy Cattle Evaluation. (2-2) Study of performance pedigrees and type classifications of individual dairy cattle to evaluate their worth as breeding animals. Emphasis is given to performance terminology, body traits, heritability of type, and production factors utilized in herd improvement. Practice in presenting oral reasons to communicate bases of animal selection to other individuals and to audiences. Prerequisite: D S 2023 or equivalent. Lab fee $6.
4403. Advanced Dairy Ration Balancing and Records Management. (1-4) Students will learn to evaluate dairy rations and feeding management strategies and make suggestions for improvements. Students also will learn to evaluate dairy herd management records and make management recommendations based on those records. The course is for students who desire advanced practical training in applied nutrition and dairy herd management. Credit for both D S 4403 and ANSC 4403 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: D S 3023 or equivalent.

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES (DGS)
1001. Succeeding in College and Beyond. (1-0) Designed to develop academic skills, including note-taking, using college-level materials, and preparing for college examinations. Will also include personal issues such as setting academic and career goals, time and money management strategies, and dealing with interpersonal relationships. Enrollment is selective. Does not count for degree credit.

EARTH SCIENCE (E S)
2203. Geographic Information Systems for the Sciences. (2-3) Applications of geographic information systems in the geological, environmental, earth, and other sciences. Laboratory exercises will apply GIS programs to geological and environmental problems. Course fee $15.
3203. Astronomy. (3-0) A study of astronomical instrumentation and methodologies, a survey of the solar system, star evolution, cosmology and the origins of the universe, and a review of galactic types and histories. Theory reinforced by field experience. Prerequisites: GEOL 1054 and 1064 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5
3303. Meteorology. (3-0) A study of the Earth's atmosphere and the basic principles of weather analysis, climate and climatic controls, with emphasis on climatic effects on man. Theory reinforced by practical field experience. Prerequisites: GEOL 1054 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.
3403. Oceanography. (3-0) A study of our oceans from the physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects. Theory reinforced by practical field experience. Prerequisites: GEOL 1054, 1064, junior classification or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.
3503. Environmental Science. (3-0) Integration of existing knowledge of geological, hydrological, and environmental processes associated with environmental management and land-use planning issues; including discussions of surface and subsurface water quality and quantity, soil erosion, solid and liquid waste disposal and flooding. Case studies involving environmental impact analysis. Prerequisites: GEOL 1054, 1074; CHEM 1054, or approval of department head. Course fee $10.
4133. Environmental Techniques. (2-3) A survey of techniques used in surface and shallow subsurface geophysical and geochemical investigations focusing on those methods important to the environmental industry. Investigations will be planned and executed and results interpreted and presented in various formats. Topics to be covered may include geophysical surveys, geochemical sampling, computer applications, site characterization, and monitoring techniques. Prerequisites: 8 hours GEOL and/or E S, MATH 1093, and junior classification. Lab fee $10.
4843. Earth Science Internship. (1-8) Preapproved and supervised work experience in an environmental earth science position in industry or the public sector. Prerequisite: Junior classification and approval of department head.
4863. Problems. (Credit variable) A course open to capable Earth Science and Geology students. Topics may vary according to student need. May be repeated for credit, subject to the approval of the department head. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

ECONOMICS (ECO)
1013. Introduction to Economics. (3-0) In this course students are encouraged to use their common sense to understand economic principles and applications. Topics include scarcity, markets, economic goals, government policy, and international trade. This course is designed for students majoring in fields other than business or economics and for students who need a basic review prior to taking ECO 2013 or 2023. Course cannot be counted toward a degree in economics.
2013. Principles of Economics: Macro. (3-0) This course focuses on the aggregate or overall economy. Topics include the description and measurement of economic aggregates; the basic theories of output, employment and prices; the monetary economy and the role of government.
2023. Principles of Economics: Micro. (3-0) The major emphasis of this course is on the understanding of markets. Topics include an in-depth study of supply and demand, cost theory, economic resource markets, international trade, and the determination of foreign exchange rates. Prerequisite: ECO 2013 or instructor's approval.
2053. Consumer Economics. (3-0) Designed to make the student an intelligent consumer of goods and services in the current economy. Major topics addressed are role of consumer in our economy, influences on consumer spending, fraud, use of consumer's monies, and consumer legislation. Credit for both H S 2053 and ECO 2053 will not be awarded.
3013. Intermediate Macroeconomics. (3-0) This course extends the study of the aggregate economy introduced in Economics 2013 with emphasis on theory. Topics include the Classical and Keynesian systems, general equilibrium theories, economic growth, and public policy in a global setting. Prerequisite: ECO 2013.
3023. Intermediate Microeconomics. (3-0) This course represents a more advanced study of microeconomic theory than is possible in Economics 2023. Topics include consumer behavior, production and cost theory, market structure, and factor markets. Prerequisite: ECO 2023.
3033. Money and Banking. (3-0) A study of the structure and functions of financial markets and financial intermediaries; the behavior and pattern of interest rates; the basic concepts of commercial bank management; the nature of money and the role of the Federal Reserve in its creation; the basic structure of the economy and the impact of monetary actions on this structure. Prerequisite: ECO 2013.
3043. Environmental Economics. (3-0) The study of the economics of the natural environment. Economic tools and issues such as social cost, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, property rights, and state and federal environmental policies will be examined with emphasis on problems associated with water pollution, waste disposal, and society's burden of social costs. Prerequisite: 6 hours ECO or approval of department head.
3053. Economics of Financial Markets. (3-0) A study of the aggregate financial system and capital markets and the impact these have on financial intermediaries. Topics to be covered are: flow of funds analysis, interest rate theory, role of financial intermediaries, and management of financial assets. Credit for both FIN 3043 and ECO 3053 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: FIN 3013, ECO 3033.
3063. Political Economy. (3-0) A study of the historical, philosophical, and theoretical relationships between the state and the economy. Credit for both POLS 3063 and ECO 3063 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: 6 hours of ECO and 6 hours of POLS or instructor's approval.
4013. International Economics. (3-0) An introduction to international economic theory and policy, the foundations of modern trade theory and its extensions, welfare effects of tariffs and non-tariff barriers, commercial policies of the United States, trade policies of developing countries, multinationals, balance of payments, and foreign exchange markets. Credit for both ECO 4013 and A EC 4023 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: ECO 2013.
4023. Economic Development of the United States. (3-0) A survey of the economic development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Credit for both ECO 4023 and HIST 4023 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: ECO 1013 or 2013 and 6 hours HIST.
4213. Economic Development of Rural Areas. (3-0) Economic problems of rural areas in the United States. Review of fundamental causes of economic decline in rural areas. Application of economic principles and theory to problems of rural areas. Evaluation of current methods and public programs for economic development. Application of analytical methods to development problems. Credit for ECO 4213 and A EC 4213 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: A EC 2053 or ECO 2023.
4653. Intermediate Economics. (3-0) Seminar discussion of the American free enterprise system, the nation's economy and its strengths and weaknesses; critical examination of professional journals, articles, books and reports by the government and private sources, designed to enable the student to coordinate and apply the analytical knowledge acquired during the period of study. Prerequisites: Macroeconomics and microeconomics, college algebra or MATH 3093, or permission to enroll.
4853. Economics Seminar. (Credit variable) Content varies according to departmental needs, current/pertinent topics. Comprehensive reading is required. Conference and written reports are required of the reading assignments. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, 12 hours of ECO or approval of department head. May be taken more than once for credit.
4863. Problems. (Credit variable) Independent reading, research and discussion. Entry into this course will be arranged with the Economics counselor.
5023. Instruction of Basic Economics. (3-0) Combines emphasis on understanding and teaching of basic economic principles such as demand and supply, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. The course also reviews educational resources and instructional methods in economics.
5083. Managerial Economics. (3-0) Applies economic theory and methodology to business and administrative decision-making. The tools of economic analysis are demonstrated and their use in formulating business policies is explained. Topics include concepts of profits, production and cost functions, demand theory, competitive pricing policies, and business criteria for investment output and marketing decisions. Prerequisite: Approval of MBA Director. Credit for both FIN 5083 and ECO 5083 will not be awarded.
5593. Economic Applications and Issues. (3-0) Seminar examination of the application of economic theory in the firm (micro) and in the overall economy (macro); in-depth research and analysis of current economic issues through critical examination of the professional literature and the current environment of business government. Prerequisite: ECO 4653 Intermediate Economics or Micro and Macroeconomics.
5643. Seminar on Global Commerce. (3-0) Focuses on global competitive challenges facing business management teams. Students will evaluate how companies have strategically entered and developed international markets and managed global diversification. Students will learn to analyze international market potential, assess business risks and become familiar with institutions and national policies directing international trade. Prerequisite: ECO 4653 Intermediate Economics or Micro and Macroeconomics
5863. Problems. (Credit variable) This course offers students the opportunity to become acquainted with current research being conducted within the student's area of interest; directed reading of a number of sources selected in concert by the student's professor. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION (EDAD)
5003. Foundations in Educational Administration. (3-1) An introduction to educational administration. This course provides an overview of the role of school administrators in today's public schools. Included are an assessment of the knowledge and skills as identified by the State Board for Educator Certification and the development of a professional growth plan. Prerequisite: Admission to the Educational Administration program. Lab fee $5.
5073. Programs and Procedures in Supervision. (3-0) Designed for teachers, supervisors, and administrators. Philosophy, organization, and administration of supervision of both elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisites: Admission to Educational Administration Program and PSY 5043 and EDAD 5003 or approval of department head.
5083. Administration of Elementary and Secondary School. (3-0) Study of the organization and administration of elementary and secondary schools. Administration and supervision of curriculum and instruction. Prerequisite: EDAD 5003 or approval of department head.
5093. Public School Laws. (3-0) Constitutional provisions, statutory laws, court decisions, and regulations governing public schools with special reference to Texas and federal relationships. Prerequisite: EDAD 5003 or approval of department head.
5153. Administration and Supervision of Special Services. (3-0) Study of the organization, administration, and supervision of special, compensatory, and auxiliary educational programs and services. Emphasis is directed toward program definition, philosophy, organization, implementation, administration, and financing. Prerequisite: EDAD 5003 or approval of department head.
5163. Instructional Leadership. (3-0) A study of the instructional leader's duties and responsibilities. The course will review effective teaching practices as well as identify the instructional leader's role in classroom observations, conferencing teachers, and developmental supervision. This course meets the Texas Education Agency requirements for instructional leadership training. Prerequisites: PSY 5043 and EDAD 5003 or approval of department head
5173. Public School Finance and Fiscal Management. (3-0) The principles of school finance, budgeting, and accounting procedures. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.
5183. Administrative Law and Personnel Administration. (3-0) A comprehensive study of public school law as it relates to contractual and at-will personnel. Emphasis is placed on advertising, interviewing, selecting, and evaluating personnel. Special attention is given to Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines, Federal Right to Privacy Act, employee contracts, and records. Additional attention is given to employee induction and student records. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.
5193. The School Superintendency. (3-0) A detailed study of the multiple roles and responsibilities of the chief school administration, including the leadership role with the community, school board, professional staff, and students. Some observations and activities in the public schools and community will be required. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.
5203. Operations Management in Public School Systems. (3-0) A study of major administrative systems in public schools including transportation, distribution and food service systems. Topics also include energy management, health services, security, and safety-related issues. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.
5353. Educational Planning and Facility Development. (3-0) The study of present and future building and equipment needs of public school systems, including operations, maintenance, and planning for new facilities. Field work will be included in this course relating to various phases of planning and designing educational facilities. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.
5363. Instructional Development and School Improvement. (3-0) A study of research and state policy affecting instructional improvement in public school systems. Special emphasis on results-based accountability systems, including curriculum planning and evaluation, professional development, and student assessment processes. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.
5393. Processes in Educational Leadership. (3-0) Analysis of skills and techniques of administrators on modern schools, with emphasis on democratic leadership, teacher-administrator and relationships, group processes, and evaluation of administrative programs. Techniques of curriculum change and innovation. Prerequisite: EDAD 5003 or approval of department head.
5883. Thesis. (3-0) Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until the thesis is completed. Prerequisites: completion of all other coursework required for the degree and consent of the major professor or approval of the department head.
5863. Special Problems. (Credit variable) Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems are chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor. Prerequisite: Full admission into the College of Graduate Studies and a graduate degree or certification program.
5903. Selected Topics in Educational Administration. (3-0) An examination of different topics each semester with a focus on contemporary issues in Educational Administration and leadership. This course may be repeated for credit as the topic changes.
5963. Practicum in School Supervision. (1-7) Supervised professional activities in the area of the public school supervisor. Students will be required to demonstrate competencies in the performance of appropriate professional duties as culminating experiences in the Supervisor Preparation Program. Prerequisite: Completion of the professional courses in the Supervisor Preparation Program or approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.
5973. Internship for the Superintendent. (1-7) Supervised professional activities in the area of the public school superintendency. Intern will be required to demonstrate competencies in the performance of appropriate professional duties as culminating experiences in the Superintendency Program. Prerequisite: Completion of the professional courses in the Superintendency Preparation program or approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.
5993. Internship for the Principalship. (3-0) Supervised professional activities in the area of the public school principal, including elementary and secondary principalships and the central office administrator. Intern will be required to demonstrate competence in the performance of appropriate professional duties as the culminating experience in the principal certification program. Students must complete the educational administration core prior to enrolling in the internship. The internship course is typically a one-semester course; however, this course may be repeated so that the student can satisfactorily complete internship requirements. No more than 3 semester hours of internship course work can be used to satisfy certification plan requirements. Prerequisites: Completion of the educational administration core or approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.

SPECIAL EDUCATION (EDSP)
3613. Survey of Exceptional Learners. (3-0) The characteristics of exceptional learners and the educational programs for individuals with disabilities will be surveyed. Additional course content will include the legislation and court cases related to special education and the referral, diagnosis, and placement of exceptional learners. A field experience is required. Prerequisite: TASP requirement must be met.
3623. Assessment of Exceptional Learners. (3-0) Students will learn to administer and interpret formal and informal assessment instruments. Processes used by educators to determine educational goals, placements, and programs for exceptional learners will be studied. A field experience is required. Prerequisite: EDSP 3613 or approval of department head.
4633. Teaching Learners with Mild to Moderate Disabilities. (3-0) Strategies for teaching learners (ages 3-21) with mild to moderate disabilities will be studied. Course content will include methods for teaching basic communication, language, academic and social skills; modifying regular education environments; working with parents, paraprofessionals, and general education teachers; and inclusion of exceptional learners. Prerequisite: EDSP 3613 or approval of department head.
4643. Teaching Learners with Severe to Profound Disabilities. (3-0) Strategies for teaching learners (ages 3-21) with severe to profound disabilities will be studied. Course content will include methods for teaching functional academic skills, communication skills, and life management skills; working with parents, paraprofessionals, and related service personnel; physical management of multiple handicapped and physically challenged students; community based instruction and vocational planning. Techniques for inclusion in general education settings will be studied. Prerequisite: EDSP 3613 or approval of department head.
4653. Classroom Management for Exceptional Learners. (3-0) Strategies for managing the behavior of exceptional learners in school, community, and home settings will be studied. Course content will include behavior management techniques, functional behavior assessment, and the development of behavior intervention plans. Prerequisites: Admission to Practicum in Teaching and concurrent enrollment in EDU 4906; or approval of department head.
5053. Introduction to Exceptional Learners. (3-0) A survey of learner characteristics and an examination of instructional techniques that promote academic, personal, and social growth in exceptional learners and an examination of the process and procedures relating to the placement of exceptional learners. Prerequisite: 18 hours of professional education or certification.
5253. Appraisal of Exceptional Learners. (3-2) Standardized assessment of the academic achievement of students referred for or currently receiving special education services including test administration, analysis, and reporting of scores, and program planning. Prerequisites: CNSL 5233 or PSY 5013 or concurrent enrollment or approval of department head.
5273. Teaching Students with Severe to Profound Disabilities. (3-0) Definitions, characteristics, and instructional techniques for students with severe and profound disabilities, including functional assessment, applied behavioral analysis, Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives, transition and placement issues. Prerequisite: EDSP 5053 or approval of department head.
5293. Assessing Cognitive Abilities of Exceptional Learners. (3-2) Standardized assessment of the cognitive and adaptive behavior abilities of exceptional students. Includes test administration, scoring, analysis, and program planning. Prerequisite: CNSL 5233 or PSY 5813 or approval of department head. Lab fee $25.
5993. Internship for Educational Diagnosticians. (1-7) Supervised professional activities for persons preparing for certification as an educational diagnostician. Professional activities will include test administration, scoring, analysis, diagnosis, report writing, and program planning. Interns will be required to demonstrate competence in the performance of professional duties as an educational diagnostician. A minimum of 300 hours of documented related professional activities will be required. Prerequisites: EDSP 5053, 5253, 5273, and 5293 or approval of department head.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (EDTC)
3003. Educational Technology I. (2-2) This course will prepare students to use computers and related technologies in educational settings. Students will evaluate performance of hardware and software components of computer systems and apply basic troubleshooting strategies as needed. Students will apply tools for enhancing their own professional growth and productivity. They will use technology in communicating, collaborating and conducting research, and solving problems that typically arise in educational environments. Lab fee $10.
4003. Educational Technology II. (2-3) Experiences will be provided in school settings where students can apply technologies to support instruction in various grade level and content areas. Students will also demonstrate knowledge of selection, installation, management, and maintenance of the technology infrastructure in a classroom setting. Prerequisite: EDU 3003 and admission to the Teacher Education Program or approval of department head. Lab fee $10.
5493. Educational Media and Technology. (2-2) Examination of the role of technology in school settings. Focus is on systematic planning of instruction. Students will be expected to incorporate the effective use of technology to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all learners. Lab fee $15.
5593. Integration of Technology. (2-3) Students will demonstrate the use of task-appropriate productivity tools to support the delivery of instruction and facilitate independent learning and groups in problem-solving situations and project-based learning activities. Prerequisite: EDTC 5493 and CIS 5013 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

EDUCATION (EDU)
Note: Prior to enrolling in any teacher education course work, students must pass all parts of the TASP test and complete 60 hours of coursework.
3303. Professional Development I: An Introduction to Teaching. (3-2) An introduction to the professional practices of teachers, including models of instruction, effective teaching practices, applications of educational technology, and the basic principles of classroom management. Required: Handbook for Teacher Certification and documentation of field experiences. Prerequisites: Junior classification and passing scores on all parts of the TASP or approval of department head.
3353. Professional Development II: Learners and the Learning Environment. (3-3) An examination of classroom practices appropriate for diverse learners. Topics will include modifying instruction, measurement and assessment, and demonstration of effective teaching practices. Required: documentation of field experiences. Prerequisites: EDU 3303, PSY 3033, and admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program, or approval of department head.
3943. Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood through Grade Four I: Language Arts, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts. (3-0) An examination of developmentally appropriate educational strategies and instructional techniques in teaching language arts, social studies, and fine arts to children (preschool - 4th grade). Students will be expected to integrate language arts, social studies, and fine arts within the curriculum as well as evaluate curricula materials. Prerequisites: Junior classification and completion of TASP requirement; RDG 3113, SOSC 3013, and F A 1353.
3963. Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood through Grade Four II: Mathematics and Science. (3-0) An examination of developmentally appropriate educational strategies and instructional techniques in teaching mathematics and science to children (preschool - 4th grade) within a problem-based learning approach. Special topics include the appropriate use of technology and cooperative grouping and the integration of curriculum within the content areas of mathematics and science. Prerequisites: MATH 3033 and 3053, P SC 1014, BIOL 2103, admission to the Teacher Education Program, and concurrent enrollment or completion of EDU 3353.
4043. Early Childhood Environments. (3-0) A study of the total physical environment which promotes learning in young children including those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Topics covered include: history and philosophy of kindergarten; development of learning centers; classroom management and management of student behavior; and strategies for parental involvement. Students will be expected to demonstrate developmentally appropriate effective teaching practices. Prerequisite: Admission to Practicum for Teaching.
4303. Professional Development III: Application of Effective Teaching Practices. (3-4) Field-based experiences are provided in school settings where students will plan and deliver units of instruction, examine various models of instruction, analyze classroom management strategies, and demonstrate competencies in effective teaching practices. Prerequisites: EDU 3353 and RDG 3513, or approval of department head.
4353. Professional Development IV: Issues in Professional Development. (3-0) To be taken with Practicum in Teaching. Students synthesize and validate concepts encountered during teaching practicum. Focuses on professional issues related to teaching and the school environment. Prerequisites: Admission to Practicum in Teaching and concurrent enrollment in EDU 4906, or approval of department head.
4833. Internship for Classroom Teaching. (1-9) This internship includes supervised, field-based activities in public school classrooms. Major emphasis is placed on the development of instructional strategies and professional practices designed to improve teaching performance. Students are required to conduct a reflective analysis of their teaching performance. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Field experience fee $50.
4863. Education Problems. (Credit variable) A course featuring independent research, reading, and discussion under personal direction of instructor, topics vary according to student need. Open to students of junior or senior classification who have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program and with approval of department head.
4906. Practicum in Teaching. (1-18) Supervised practicum in teaching in the public schools at the appropriate level. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the application of effective teaching practices and classroom management strategies. Prerequisite: Admission to Practicum in Teaching or approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.
5023. Educational Sociology. (3-0) A study of the multicultural dimensions of society and the relationship between a multicultural society and the public school system. The social functions of education, the nature of school culture, and the use of sociological principles for future forecasting will be studied.
5043. Human Development. (3-0) Increasing the understanding of human behavior with emphasis on the child, adolescent, and adult learner. Development of insight and social and cultural forces in the formation of personality, the self, and roles in group membership.
5063. Adult Education. (3-0) Examines the philosophy and concepts of adult education including the role of the adult educator, setting of objectives, integration of adult learning with career goals or changes and assessment of educational needs of adults.
5123. Seminar in Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies. (3-0) An integrated approach to teaching Social Studies through the application of the writing process, reading/writing connections, and children's literature. Prerequisite: 18 hours of professional education course work.
5223. Teaching Math and Science in the Elementary School. (3-0) An advanced study of methods and materials for the teaching of math and science. Emphasis will be on helping teachers become more effective in teaching math and science by developing questions, investigations, speculations, and explorations that reflect not only the content of each area of study, but the process involved in learning.
5343. Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs. (3-0) An advanced study will be made of early childhood education curriculum and practices. An examination will be made of current trends in early childhood curriculum with an emphasis on the modifications needed to ensure the success of all young children. Prerequisite: 18 hours of professional educational course work.
5383. Curriculum Design and Implementation. (3-0) The curriculum selection, design, implementation, and evaluation processes within the classroom and school district settings are examined. Factors that influence the curriculum decision-making process and a review of theories of curriculum development will be researched. Curriculum alignment and curriculum auditing will be major emphases of this course.
5433. Trends and Issues in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. (3-0) The course considers content and experiences which should comprise a balanced program of instruction in the contemporary secondary school along with procedures, trends and issues in secondary education involved in curriculum revision and related research. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate degree program in Education or approval of department head.
5453. Advanced Instructional Strategies. (3-0) The derivation of appropriate methods and techniques from basic principles of learning. The development of working skills needed in cooperative planning, selecting, and organizing teaching materials, utilization of the environment, individual and group guidance, and evaluation activities.
5603. The Gifted Learner. (3-0) An in-depth study of the characteristics and needs of gifted and talented students as they relate to both school and family settings. Different models and programs for gifted education will be studied. Formal and informal identification procedures will be examined in line with federal and state guidelines.
5623. Creativity in the Classroom. (3-0) A study of the theories and models of creativity. Emphasis will be given to identifying the creative potential of students in all classrooms. Instructional processes which accommodate the needs of creative learners will be examined and developed. Prerequisite: EDU 5603.
5643. Curriculum and Materials Development for the Gifted Learner. (3-0) A comparison of regular and gifted curricula with a focus on developing an interdisciplinary curriculum for gifted learners. Students will examine and evaluate existing materials and equipment which support instruction for the gifted in both regular and special programs. One focus will be on developing and evaluating teacher constructed materials. Prerequisite: EDU 5603.
5663. Instructional and Evaluation Methods for the Gifted Learner. (3-0) Methods of determining specific learning styles and talents will be learned, with emphasis placed on implementing appropriate instruction for programs. Methods and tools of informal and formal evaluation and assessment will be examined. Prerequisites: EDU 5603 and 5643.
5693. Practicum in Gifted Education. (1-7) Supervises professional activities in gifted and talented programs. Students will be required to demonstrate competence in the process of delivering a synergistic gifted and talented program. Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDU 5603, 5623, 5643, and 5663. Field experience fee $50.
5853. Education Seminar. (Credit variable) Presentation of project proposal, implementation, and conclusions. Must be repeated a minimum of 3 times for 1 hour credit each semester to complete masters project. Student must be continuously enrolled until the graduate project is completed.
5863. Special Problems. (Credit variable) Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor. Prerequisite: Graduate major in Education.
5883. Thesis. (3-0) Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until the thesis is completed. Prerequisites: EDU 5983, 5573, and consent of major professor.
5903. Selected Topics in Education. (Credit variable) An examination of different topics each semester with a focus on such subjects as the gifted student, the education of culturally disadvantaged, teacher evaluation, or other selected topics concerning the teaching/learning process. This semester may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
5933. Internship in Elementary Teaching. (1-7) This course includes supervised professional activities in the elementary public school classroom. Major emphasis is placed on the development of instructional strategies and professional practices designed to improve teaching performance. Students are required to conduct a reflective analysis of their teaching performance, engage in field research activities, and attend periodic meetings on campus. Prerequisites: Admission to a teacher education program at Tarleton State University or employment as a teacher of record in a public school in Texas. Field experience fee $50.
5983. Techniques of Research. (3-0) Fundamental concepts and tools of research applied to psychological and educational problems. Rationale of research, analysis of problems, library skills, sampling, appraisal instruments, statistical description and inference, writing the research report, and representative research designs.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (ELEN)
2253. Electrical Circuit Theory. (2-4) Resistive circuits: circuit laws, network reduction, nodal analysis, mesh analysis; energy storage elements; sinusoidal steady state; AC energy systems; magnetically coupled circuits; the ideal transformer; resonance; introduction to computer applications in circuit analysis. Prerequisites: PHYS 2424; MATH 3063 or registration therein.
2484. Introduction to Digital Systems Design. (3-3) Combinational and sequential digital system design techniques; design of practical digital systems. Prerequisite: PHYS 2424 or equivalent or registration therein.
3303. Computer Architecture and Design. (3-0) Computer architecture and design; use of register transfer languages and simulation tools to describe and simulate computer operation; central processing unit organization, microprogramming, input/output and memory system architectures. Prerequisites: ELEN 2484 and 4414.
3454. Electronics. (3-3) Introduction to electronic systems; linear circuits; operational amplifiers and applications; diodes, field effect transistors, bipolar transistors; amplifiers and nonlinear circuits. Prerequisite: ELEN 2253 or registration therein.
4323. Microelectronic Circuit Fabrication. (3-0) Fundamentals of MOS and bipolar microelectronic circuit fabrication; theory and practice of diffusion, oxidation, ion implantation photolithography, etch; yield and reliability considerations; statistical process control; integrated process design, simulation, and characterization. Prerequisites: ENGR 2233, ELEN 3454 or registration therein.
4414. Microprocesser Systems Design. (3-3) Introduction to microprocessors; 16/32 bit single board computer hardware and software designs; chip select equations for memory board design, serial and parallel I/O interfacing; ROM, static and dynamic RAM circuits for no wait-state design; assembly language programming, stack models, subroutines and I/O processing. Prerequisite: ELEN 2484.
4434. Computer as a Laboratory Instrument. (3-3) The use of computers to solve scientific and engineering problems including computational methods; computer interfacing and networking; computerizing scientific equipment using LabView development environment. Prerequisite: ENGR 1123.

ENGLISH (ENGL)
1003. Basic Writing. (3-2) Provides students with instruction in the basics of acceptable writing, with special focus on preparing them to succeed in the writing demanded throughout the Tarleton State University freshman composition sequence. The course helps students address writing problems by work in such areas as the composing process, arrangement, cohesion, paragraphing, syntax, and use of evidence. The course also helps students (on an individual basis) with their particular problems in grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling. A student must earn a grade of at least C in order to progress to ENGL 1113. The course will not substitute for any other course and does not count for degree credit. Course fee $10.
1113. Introduction to College Composition. (3-0) A prerequisite to English 1123, the course introduces students to the diverse characteristics of writing for academic contexts. Students in English 1113 write about ideas, in particular responding analytically and critically to written sources. The course helps students become familiar with academic audiences, situation, purposes, genres, and some primary conventions (style, arrangement) of those genres. Moreover, students work to develop their own composing processes, particularly for ways of inventing ideas, planning, and revising their texts. Course fee $5.
1123. College Composition and Research. (3-0) A sequel to English 1113, this course introduces students to research in academic contexts. Students address questions such as: What is it for- What are its limitations- What are some of its shapes- How does one go about it- The course introduces students to a variety of research methods, systems of documentation, contemporary library resources, and research genres. Among other writing tasks for the course, each student is expected to carry out his/her own research study for possible publication in The Tarleton Freshman Writer. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113. Course fee $5.
2103. The Short Story. (3-0) This course provides a study of narrative, including folktales and emphasizing 19th and 20th century short stories. Extensive reading and analysis of stories leading to an understanding of the narrative impulse and the possibilities of this literary form. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 and 1123 or approval of department head.
2203. Introduction to Literature. (3-0) A genre-based study of predominantly modern literary works. Students will analyze form and content with particular emphasis on the vocabulary and techniques germane to literature, investigate its attendant treatment as an academic discipline, and explore its aesthetic connections to human experience. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 and 1123 or approval of the department head.
2303. Introduction to Technical Writing. (3-0) A study of the characteristics and uses of technical writing in professional settings. Students will plan, compose, and design projects such as job application documents, formal letters, memorandums, instructions, formal reports, and e-mail correspondence using word processing and graphics applications in a networked computer classroom. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 and 1123 or approval of department head. Course fee $10.
2403. Literature and Film. (3-3) A study of styles, components, and techniques of literary genres, with particular attention to the medium of film as it relates to literary expression. Weekly lab meetings will entail screening of films appropriate to class discussion and analysis. One 3-hour lab per week required. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113 and 1123 or approval of department head. Course fee $10.
2503. Backgrounds of Western Literature. (3-0) A study of major works in translation which provide the foundation for the literary tradition of the modern Western world, emphasizing, but not limited to, the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113 and 1123 or approval of department head.
3013. American Literature to 1865. (3-0) From the beginnings to 1865. A critical survey of major writers and movements with emphasis upon such representative authors as Poe, Emerson, Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Melville. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
3023. American Literature Since 1865. (3-0) From 1865 to the present. A critical survey of major writers and movements with emphasis on such representative authors as Whitman, Crane, Howells, Frost, Hemingway, and Faulkner. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
3103. Technical Writing and Editing. (3-0) Study of advanced technical communication situations such as formal reports, grant proposals, and professional articles, and extensive discipline-specific professional level practice in these forms. Study of general editorial techniques in formats, graphics, and layout and design methods in technical publications. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL including 2303, or approval of department head.
3123. Graphics and Technical Writing. (3-3) This course will examine the integration of graphic components in printed and electronic mediums. Students will use computer applications to compose and design graphics such as bar graphs, organizational charts, flow charts, diagrams, and drawings. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL including ENGL 2303 or approval of department head. Course fee $10.
3203. Advanced Grammars. (3-0) An introduction to the grammatical structure of modern English at the level of word, clause, and discourse presented through the application of the principles of descriptive grammars, accompanied by a review of current prescriptive grammars. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
3303. Advanced Composition. (3-0) Students will examine the rhetoric of composition through intensive writing workshops and close reading of composition-related texts. The goals of the course are (1) to discover and define some coherent relations between rhetoric and composition; (2) to challenge the student's presuppositions about essayistic space through a process of peer- and instructor-reviewed writing workshops. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
3413. Cultural Studies. (3-0) This course explores an array of diverse cultural and historical contexts through literature produced outside the common British and American traditions. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
3423. Genre Studies. (3-0) Literary genres consist of related kinds of works, combining content and form, gradually changing as their cultures change. The purpose of generic study is an understanding of literary tradition and of the way in which authors speak to their times, and to all times, through the genres they inherit and modify. This course will provide an intensive study of one or more genres. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
3433. Creative Writing. (3-0) Focuses on the craft and art of writing narrative, poetic, and dramatic discourse. Attention to the conception, design, and execution both of the whole work and of elements of figurative language, characterization, dialogue, point of view, and poetic structure, as well as other elements of the craft. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL or approval of department head.
3503. Children's Literature. (3-0) A general survey of literature for children. Includes a study of types of literature for children and of the development of criteria for the selection and evaluation of children's books. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
3703. An Introduction to Linguistics. (3-0) A study of descriptive linguistics revealing the nature and scope of the characteristics and complexities of human language. Much of the course consists of learning the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of modern English. Attention will also be focused on the nature and diversity of the rule-bound creativity underlying the tacit systematic use of human language. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
3903. Readings in Adolescent Literature. (3-0) Survey of literature with a focus on teenage audiences. Readings will include both classics and contemporary selections. Study will be concerned with increasing student understanding of unique aspects of adolescent literature and its application in public school curricula. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123 and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
3951. Written Discourse Theory and Application. (1-0) Students will receive instruction and training in written discourse theory and practice appropriate and necessary as preparation for tutoring in the University Writing Center and/or the English and Languages Department Language Arts Lab. Students must receive prior approval to enroll. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, 6 hours sophomore ENGL, and approval of Writing Program Director and Writing Center Directors, or approval of department head.
4003. Shakespeare. (3-0) A study in depth of representative types of Shakespeare's drama and poetry. Credit for both ENGL 4003 and THEA 4003 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
4013. British Literature I. (3-0) A chronological study of the works of the principal authors and their historic backgrounds from approximately 700 A.D. to the end of the eighteenth century. The writers considered include Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and Swift. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
4023. British Literature II. (3-0) A chronological study of the works of the principal authors and their historic backgrounds from the end of the eighteenth century to the present. The writers considered include Wordsworth, Coleridge, Tennyson, Browning, and T.S. Eliot. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
4113. Studies in Rhetoric and Language. (3-0) This course offers advanced study in the theory, nature, and practice of written discourse. Special emphasis is given to helping students investigate language theoretically as a background for their own professional and personal use. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
4123. Technical Writing with Computer Applications. (3-0) Study of and practice in use of word processing and desktop publishing in document design and publication. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, 6 hours sophomore ENGL including ENGL 2303, ENGL 3123, or approval of department head. Course fee $10.
4153. Senior Literary Seminar. (3-0) This course offers an opportunity for students to engage in an intensified, focused, well-defined study. Possibilities include the examination of a particular writer, groupings of writers, a specific geographic region, and/or literary criticism. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
4203. Writing for Electronic Mediums. (3-0) Advanced study of and practice in writing for electronic mediums with a primary focus on planning, designing, and composing professional pages for the world wide web. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, 6 hours sophomore ENGL including ENGL 2303, ENGL 3123, or approval of department head. Course fee $10.
4353. Film Studies. (3-3) A study of movies both as dramas - involving plots, characterization, themes, etc. - and as artistic productions - involving shots, cuts, and other film techniques. Other aspects of film criticism are covered. A three-hour lab per week is required. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. Course fee $10.
4603. Advanced Studies in Secondary English. (3-0) This course applies the standards of the National Council of Teachers of English to the curriculum of secondary English. It provides an intensive review of composition principles, language conventions, literary genres, and computer instructional technology. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head.
4853. English Seminar. (Credit variable; 1-0 for each hour) Content varies according to the needs and desires of the students. When topic varies, course may be taken for credit more than once. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department head.
4863. English Problems. (Credit variable) A course featuring independent reading, research, and discussion under personal direction of instructor, topics to vary according to student need. Open to students of senior classification with approval of department head.
5103. Studies in American Literature. (3-0) Focuses on restricted periods in American literary history. Examples include colonial American literature, the American Renaissance, American literary naturalism, post-World War II American literature, and minority literature in America. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
5203. Studies in the English Language. (3-0) Focuses on historical and/or linguistic study of the English language. Topics will vary. Examples include history of the English language and the English language in America. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
5303. Studies in Rhetoric. (3-0) A study of written language theories. Course contents include readings from a wide spectrum including classical Greece and Rome, the European enlightenment, nineteenth century America, and modern and post-modern periods. May be retaken for credit when topics vary.
5403. Studies in Modern Fiction. (3-0) An evaluation of English and American short stories, novels, and related criticism. Topics will vary and will include study of themes and development of the genre. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: ENGL 3403, 4103, or an equivalent undergraduate course devoted to the study of prose fiction.
5503. Studies in Literature Before 1500. (3-0) A study of representative types of pre-1500 literature in English. Topics may vary. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
5603. Modern American and British Poetry. (3-0) A study of representative themes in the development of American and English poetry. Related critical readings will be studied. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: ENGL 3603, or an equivalent course including significant study of poetry.
5703. Studies in Comparative Literature. (3-0) A comparative study of great literature in the world in translation. Topics may vary and may include examination of theme, technique, and type. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
5803. Studies in the Teaching of Composition. (3-0) The course is devoted to the study of the aims, skills, materials, and practices of composition teaching at college and junior college levels. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
5853. English Seminar. (Credit variable; 1-0 for each hour) Content varies according to the needs and desires of the students. When topic varies, course may be taken for credit more than once. Open to students of graduate classification.
5863. Special Problems. (Credit variable) Conference course. Directed independent study under supervision of a senior faculty member.
5883. Thesis. (3-0) Scheduled when student is ready to begin thesis. No credit until thesis is accepted. Prerequisites: 24 hours of graduate credit, including ENGL 5983, and approval of department head.
5973. Internship. (1-7) Supervised professional activities in the college composition classroom including presentations, evaluation, and conferences. May be repeated once for credit. Field experience fee $50.
5983. Methods of Bibliography and Research Analysis. (3-0) An introduction to methods of research and effective utilization of library resources. May include analytical bibliography, enumerative bibliography, and textual criticism.

ENGINEERING (ENGR)
1113. Foundations of Engineering I. (2-3) Introduction to the engineering profession, ethics, and disciplines; development of skills in teamwork, problem solving, logic processing, design and drawing; emphasis on computer applications and CAD tools. Corequisite: MATH 1204. Lab fee $10.
1123. Foundations of Engineering II. (2-3) Development of skills in problem solving, design, analysis, estimation and teamwork; utilization of computer tools for documentation and presentation; introduction to logic processing and computer programming; introduction to accounting and conservation principles in engineering sciences. Prerequisites: ENGR 1113; MATH 2094 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $10.
2213. Principles of Engineering I. (2-2) Unified presentation of conservation principles applied to engineering mechanics systems in statics and dynamics. Prerequisites: ENGR 1123; PHYS 1224; and MATH 2104 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $10.
2223. Principles of Engineering II. (2-2) Theory and application of energy methods in engineering; conservation principles to investigate "traditional" thermodynamics and internal flow fluids. Prerequisites: ENGR 2213; CHEM 1054 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $10.
2233. Principles of Engineering III. (2-2) Description of properties of materials using a unified approach; discussion of the chemical structure, crystalline structure, microstructure, interface structure, and phase diagrams for materials; develop bulk properties and characteristics of metals, polymers, and ceramics; mechanical, electrical, magnetic, thermal, and optical properties for these materials. Prerequisites: ENGR 2213, 2223; CHEM 1084 and MATH 3063 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $10.
2243. Principles of Engineering IV. (2-2) Discussion of continuous media using a unified approach; conservation laws, fundamental concepts, and examples of their use; heat conduction, Newtonian fluids, linear elastic solids; examples of rods and beams. Prerequisites: ENGR 2213, 2223, MATH 3063 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $10.
3033. Engineering Economy. (3-0) Principles of economics equivalence; time value of money, analysis of single and multiple investments; comparison of alternatives; capital recovery and tax implications; certainty; uncertainty; risk analysis; public sector analysis; and break-even concepts. Prerequisite: MATH 2094.
3273. Thermodynamics. (3-0) Concept of temperature, equations of state; the first and second law of thermodynamic functions. May enroll in either ENGR or PHYS; however, credit for both ENGR 3273 and PHYS 3333 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: PHYS 2424, MATH 2104, or approval of department head.
4863. Special Problems. (Credit variable). Directed study of selected topics in Engineering. May be repeated with approval of department head.

ENTOMOLOGY (ENTO)
2013. General Entomology. (2-2) Principal orders of insects; the relation of anatomy and physiology of insects to control methods; insecticides and their uses; development, habits, and economic importance of more common insects with control methods for the injurious species. Lab fee $4.
4053. Horticultural Entomology. (3-0) Identification, nature of injury, life history, and control of common insects and related arthropods attacking turf grasses, landscape plants, shade, fruit, and nut trees, and greenhouse succulents. Management and control strategies utilizing chemical, cultural, and natural control agents. Prerequisites: ENTO 2013 and HORT 2003 or equivalents.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (ENVS)
5003. The Regulatory Environment. (3-0) A survey of local, state, national, and international regulatory agencies to include their organization and authority. Case studies of environmental problems and legislated regulations are covered.
5113. Energy and the Environment. (3-0) An introduction to the chemistry, physics, and economics of energy will be followed by a detailed discussion of specific energy resource areas focusing on the relationships of energy, pollution control, and the environment. Prerequisites: 12 hours of science (including six hours of chemistry) or approval of department head.
5263. Stream Pollution Analysis. (2-3) The determination and application of deoxygenation and reaeration rates to stream pollution analysis. A study of biological degradation rates for municipal and industrial wastes. Prerequisite: HYDR 4203 or permission of the instructor. Lab fee $5.
5273. Water Resource Planning and Optimization. (3-0) Planning, design, and economics of water supply and wastewater disposal units. Topics include the analysis and design by modern optimization techniques to minimize construction and operational costs. Prerequisites: MATH 2094, HYDR 4203.
5283. Environmental Literacy. (3-0) Scientific, social, business, and educational aspects of environmental topics, to include biodiversity, water quality, point and nonpoint source pollution control, carcinogens in the environment, industrial and agricultural chemicals, ozone hole and CFCs, global warming, deforestation, natural resource conservation, waste management, sustainable development, ecosystems, air quality, and green consumerism.
5293. Applications of Geographic Information Systems in Environmental Science. (2-3) Environmental and natural resource applications of Geographic Information Systems. Introduction to spatial analysis and 3-D analysis. The availability and uses of digital resources. Prerequisite: E S 2203. Lab fee $15.
5403. Soil Bioremediation. (3-0) A general introduction to the principles of biodegradation and how they relate to the reclamation of contaminated soils. Principles of soil science, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and engineering will be applied to remediate contaminated soils. Credit will not be given for both AGRN 5403 and ENVS 5403.
5853. Seminar. (Credit variable) Reviews, presentations and discussions of ideas, recent advances, current topics, and research data in environmental studies.
5863. Environmental Problems. (Credit variable.) Independent research under the supervision of an instructor. A formal report will be submitted to the instructor. A student may not count more than 6 hours of Environmental Science problems toward a degree. Lab fee $10.
5883. Thesis (3-0) Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until the thesis is completed. Prerequisite: BIOL 5983 and consent of major professor.

FINE ARTS (F A)
1013. The Arts in History. (3-0) A survey course emphasizing the relationships of art, music, and theatre in the history of Western civilization. Designed especially for entry-level majors in these fields, but may be taken by any student. Requirements may include listening assignments and field trips to galleries and concerts.
1353. Visual and Theatre Arts. (2-4) An integrated course covering the elements and principles of visual and theatre arts. The course includes a study of art and drama periods, styles and modes of expression, color sources and symbolism as well as acting concepts, drama techniques, and production management.
4013. The Arts in Contemporary Society. (3-0) An interdisciplinary course which emphasizes the relationships of art, music, and theatre in contemporary society. Class projects and individual research assignments involve analysis and either written or oral reports. Prerequisites: Senior or advanced junior standing with 18 hrs in ART, MUSC, or THEA or approval of department head.
4853. Fine Arts Seminar. (Credit variable) Design of course will focus on current topics and issues in fine arts of interest to a group of students. May be repeated for credit as topic and/or objectives of the course change. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
4863. Individual Problems in Fine Arts. (Credit variable) A course featuring independent reading, research, and discussion under personal direction of instructor. Topics vary according to student need. Prerequisite: approval of department head.

FINANCE (FIN)
1013. Personal Finance. (3-0) A survey of individual and family problems, includes financial planning, budgeting, use of credit, home ownership, savings, investment, and tax problems.
3013. Principles of Financial Management. (3-0) An analysis of financial decision-making at the corporate level with emphasis on the maximization of stockholder wealth. Topics covered include financial statement analysis, the valuation of stocks and bonds, cost of capital, capital budgeting, dividend policy, leverage and capital structure, methods of firm valuation, working capital management, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcy. Prerequisites: ACC 2043 and ECO 2013.
3023. Financial Intermediaries. (3-0) A study of the internal operations of financial intermediaries with major emphasis on organization, source and allocation of funds, supervision, and regulation. Prerequisites: FIN 3013, ECO 3033.
3033. Intermediate Financial Management. (3-0) An analysis at the intermediate level of those factors which affect the ability of the business corporation to maximize firm value and shareholder wealth. Topics covered include financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, securities valuation, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, the use of leverage, working capital management, and bankruptcy/reorganization. Prerequisites: FIN 3013, G B 3113, and ACC 3033.
3043. Economics of Financial Markets. (3-0) A study of the aggregate financial system and capital markets and the impact these have on financial intermediaries. Topics to be covered are: flow of funds analysis, interest rate theory, role of financial intermediaries, and management of financial assets. Credit for both FIN 3043 and ECO 3053 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: FIN 3013, ECO 3033.
3991. Cooperative Education. (Credit variable; 1-3 for each hour) This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate academic study with work experience that is germane to their major or minor. Enrollment requires a two-semester minimum commitment that may be accomplished by 1) alternating semesters of full-time study with semesters of curriculum-related employment, or 2) enrolling in courses at least half-time (6 semester hours) and working part-time in parallel positions of curriculum-related employment. The department Cooperative Education advisor will supervise the student's experience and assign the final grade based on the student's final report which is required to complete the course. Students may participate in the Cooperative Education program for an unlimited number of semesters but a maximum of 6 hours credit may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 semester hours which includes 12 hours in the major or minor discipline in which the Cooperative Education course is desired, minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the appropriate major or minor field, and department head approval. Field experience fee $50.
4013. International Financial Management. (3-0) Issues and questions which concern financial management of international corporations. Analysis of the financing of investment abroad and the management of assets in differing financial environments. The foreign investments decision, cost of capital and financial structure for multinational decision making, management of foreign subsidiary working capital, and financial control of multinational operations. Prerequisite: FIN 3013 or approval of department head.
4023. Real Estate Finance. (3-0) A study of monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative financial instruments, equal credit opportunity acts, community reinvestment act, and state housing agency. Prerequisite: G B 4053 or permission of department head.
4033. Case Studies in Corporate Finance. (3-0) This capstone course is intended to expose students to unstructured situations dealing with a variety of corporate finance problems. Selected cases will be assigned for outside-the-classroom analysis and preparation. Students will be required to present their cases in class and to explain and defend their decisions using conventional methods of corporate financial analysis. Prerequisites: FIN 3033 and ACC 3033.
4043. Investments. (3-0) The development of investment policy; the character of investment risk; a comparison of investment media; description and analysis of security markets and their operations. Prerequisite: ACC 2043, FIN 3013.
4053. Federal Tax Accounting. (3-0) The present income tax law and regulations; income tax legislation, treasury and court decisions, departmental ruling; income tax problems and returns, social security and self employment taxes. Prerequisite: ACC 2043 and junior classification. Credit for both ACC 4053 and FIN 4053 will not be awarded.
4063. Federal Tax Accounting--Advanced. (3-0) Current income tax law and tax accounting procedures. Preparation of income tax returns of partnerships and corporations. Prerequisite: FIN 4053 or approval of department head. Credit for both ACC 4063 and FIN 4063 will not be awarded.
4083. Principles of Insurance. (3-0). A survey course focusing on the theory and practice of private insurance and its economic and social significance. Major types of insurance are examined: life, health, automotive, homeowners, and liability. Various forms of risk management, characteristics of insurance contracts, government regulatory characteristics, and institutional structures are studied. Prerequisite: FIN 3013 or permission of department head.
4863. Problems. (Credit variable) A directed study of selected problems in finance. May be repeated with approval department head. Prerequisite: Senior classification and approval of the department head.
5053. Case Studies in Corporate Finance. (3-0) A course designed to use case studies and financial analysis to further the graduate student's knowledge and ability to make financial management decisions. Selected cases will be assigned for outside the classroom analysis, and preparation of proposed solutions. The classroom will be used to discuss the cases, the student's proposal for solutions, and desired courses of action. The cases will be such that students will be required to use prior knowledge, current research, and a good deal of analytical ability in preparing their proposals. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
5063. Financial Markets and Institutions. (3-0) This course is intended to give the student a broad coverage of the operation, mechanics, and structure of the financial system within the United States, emphasizing its institutions, markets, and instruments. Monetary policy of the Federal Reserve and its impact upon financial institutions are treated.
5073. Financial Management I. (3-0) This is the first MBA course about financial management, which is the acquisition, management, and financing of resources for firms by means of money. The main functions of financial management are to plan for, acquire, and utilize funds in order to maximize the efficiency and value of the enterprise. These functions will be studied in detail.
5083. Managerial Economics. (3-0) Applies economic theory and methodology to business and administrative decision-making. The tools of economic analysis are demonstrated and their use in formulating business policies is explained. Topics include concepts of profits, production and cost functions, demand theory, competitive pricing policies, and business criteria for investment output and marketing decisions. Prerequisite: Approval of MBA Director. Credit for both FIN 5083 and ECO 5083 will not be awarded.
5863. Problems. (Credit variable) This course offers students the opportunity to become acquainted with current research being conducted within the student's area of interest; directed reading of a number of sources selected in concert by the student's professor. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.