Course Descriptions
School of Education Initial Certification Programs
AMH 2010
United States to 1877
AMH 2020
U.S. Since 1877
ANT 2000
Introduction to
Anthropology
ARH 1010
Introduction to Art
History
ART 1015C
Exploring Artistic Vision
ART 2821
Art and Visual Culture
Today
AST 3033
Modern Astronomy
BOT 2010
General Botany
BSC 1005
General Biology for NonMajors
BSC 1085
Anatomy and Physiology
I
BSC 1005L
General Biology
Laboratory for NonMajors
CCJ 2002
Survey of Crime and
Justice
Survey of the United States history beginning with Native American cultures on the eve of colonization through the end of Reconstruction.
Examines political, economic, and social developments. (General Studies Course: SS/HIS)
Survey of the United States history beginning in 1877 and ending with a discussion of America in the present era. Examines political, economic, and
social developments (General Studies Course: SS/HIS)
Introduction to subdivision of anthropology and anthropological thought, basic treatment of human evolution, origins of civilization, world
archaeology and modern work cultures, stressing the continuities of human nature. (General Studies Course: SS/BEH) Meets Multicultural
requirement
Surveys the key monuments of Western art and architecture from the upper Paleolithic period to the modern era. Not open to art majors. (General
Studies Course: HUM/FA) Meets Multicultural requirement.
Challenges the student to explore alternative modes of perception and interpretation, through lectures, discussion, and hands-on
application.(general studies course: hum/fa)
Examines the cross-fertilization of visual forms via various media from painting and photography to film and advertising. Investigates social
practices and institutions that produce images, and the power of images to shape our opinions and beliefs. Also addresses theories about modes of
seeing. (General Studies Course: HUM/FA)
Modern Astronomy AST 3033 is a broad survey of the known universe, including our view of the sky, the solar system, the Sun compared to other
stars, and our Milky Way among the galaxies. We will frequently supplement the fine text with new discoveries off the Internet, new articles on
current web sites (assigned via ArgoMail), and discussions of major discoveries, problems, and challenges to be confronted by astronomers and
other scientists in the 21st century.
Introduction to the basic concepts which apply to all plants including cell theory, biosynthetic processes, physiological response, development and
reproduction, as well as consideration of plant morphology, systematics and evolution. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding
lab. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC)
Survey of abiotic and biotic principles as they apply to basic structural and functional topics at the cellular, organismal, population and community
levels; and the application of these principles to issues of current interest. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC)
General introduction to form and function of the human body. Review of basic anatomical/physiological attributes of integumentary, skeletal,
muscular, nervous and sensory organ systems. Designed for students with little or no previous anatomy or physiology experience. Lab optional.
(General Studies Course: NS/LEC)
Lab correlating with BSC 1005. Material and Supply Fee will be assessed. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB)
Provides an introduction to the issues of crime and justice in the United States. Discusses the complexities of studying crime and evaluates the role
of various criminal justice subsystems. (General Studies Course: SS/BEH)
Course Descriptions
School of Education Initial Certification Programs
CGS 2060
Excursions in Computing
CHM 1020
Concepts in Chemistry
CHM 1032
Fundamentals of General
Chemistry
Explore and understand the role of computing in today’s highly technological world. Examine the effective and ethical use of computing technology
to address general and specialized domains and practice project delivery deadlines involving this technology. Topics include: role of computing,
recent advances in computer hardware, system software options, system connectivity, time management and presentation technology, tools for
researching current technology, algorithms, and limits of computing ethics. (General Studies Course: NAT/LEC)
Introduces the non-scientist to current and critical issues in chemistry. Readings from popular science publications. Discussion on topics such as
polymers, radioactivity, toxic chemicals, energy, etc. Registration for the corresponding lab is encouraged but not required. (General Studies
Course: NS/LEC)
A one semester course presenting an introduction to the principles of general chemistry. Designed for students majoring in sciences other than
biology and chemistry. Cannot be used to satisfy major requirements in chemistry or biology. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC)
CHM 2045
General Chemistry I
Chemical and physical properties, relationship between observables and concepts and the development of a theoretical framework. Topics will
include atomic and molecular structure, theories of bonding, properties of the elements and periodicity. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC) A grade
of "C-" or higher is required in prerequisite courses.
CHM 2045L
General Chemistry I
Laboratory
Introduction to laboratory safety, experimental techniques, graphing of data, chemical reactivity and separations, calorimetry and volumetric
analysis. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Students taking CHM 2045 concurrently are required to withdraw from CHM 2045L if they
withdraw from CHM 2045. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB) A grade of "C-" or higher is required in prerequisite courses.
CPO 2002
Introduction to
Comparative Politics
The course examines several countries around the world to compare their political systems, economies, and societies. The countries studied vary in
terms of level of economic development as well as geographic location. The course is arranged to emphasize the timing and process of
development, institutional arrangements of government, as well as the importance of culture in national identity. Topics of discussion include the
global rich / poor gap, culture clash among civilizations, the meaning of the nation state in the twenty-first century, the relationship between
religion and politics, the Islamic fundamentalist challenge, ethnicity and nationalism, exporting democracy, civic values and participation.
Contemporary issues in each country will be examined. Attention will be given to the ways that democratic states differ, despite their common
governmental system of democracy. However, other systems of government besides democracy will also be considered including communism and
theocracy. Through this course, students will develop an understanding of each country, as well as develop criteria for comparing similarities and
differences across countries. A main component of this course is a short research paper dealing with one country outside of the United States and
a contemporary problem that it confronts.
DEP 2004
Human Development
Across the Lifespan
ECO 2013
Principles of Economics
Macro
ECO 2023
Principles of Economics
Micro
EEX 2010
Introduction to
Exceptional Children
Survey of major themes and recent findings in the area of human development across the life span. Emphasis will be on the major transitions from
fetal development through death in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains. The impact of ethnic, gender, and cultural factors on
development will be examined. (General Studies Course: SS/BEH)
Introduction to economics with emphasis on the study of aggregate economic activity, national income, price level determination, and economic
growth and development. (General Studies Course: SS/SOC)
Introduction to economics with an emphasis on the determination of prices in the market economy and their role in allocating commodities and
economic resources to various users. Study of market structure and efficiency. This course is recommended to be taken after ECO 2013.
This course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts and practices in special education and to help prepare future teachers for their work
as part of an instructional team working with diverse learners.
Course Descriptions
School of Education Initial Certification Programs
EME 2040
Introduction to
Educational Technology
EUH 1000
Western Perspectives I
EUH 1001
Western Perspectives II
GEA 2000
Nations and Regions of
the World
GEO 1200
Physical Geography
GEO 1200L
Physical Geography Lab
GLY 2010
Physical Geology
GLY 2010L
Physical Geology
Laboratory
HLP 2081
Health, Nutrition &
Physical Fitness
HSC 2100
Personal Health
HSC 2577
Principles of Nutrition
HSC 3406
Advanced First Aid and
Emergency Care
Assists educators in developing skills and competencies which are essential to the integration of technology into the delivery of classroom
instruction. Students will survey a wide variety of instructional technology materials and systems. They will also learn to use these tools in a
classroom environment.
EUH 1000, Western Perspectives I, is a study of the West's geographical, cultural, political, and economic environments, with an emphasis on how
the development of the Western World is part of a larger process of historical development. This course is designed to provide a broad basis of
knowledge of western civilization from the dawn of prehistory to c. 1650. In addition to studying the development of cultures and societies from
the earliest Mesopotamian cultures, the students will also explore the origins of major religions, the development of western political structures,
and the textual and material culture left behind by those peoples. All of those aspects of history, major influences on current societies in Europe
and the western hemisphere, are increasingly apparent in cultures throughout the world in this age of a truly global society.
Study of the West's geographical, socio-cultural, political and scientific developments with an emphasis on how changes in these areas helped to
shape civilization in the West, influenced the non-western world, and provided insight into the current conditions in the West and its relationship
with the global community. (General Studies Course: SS/HIS) Meets Multicultural requirement.
Regional treatment of the physical & cultural environments of the world. Interdependence of peoples and nations of the world will be stressed
within the context of environmental attributes and shortcomings and human responses to environmental opportunities or limitations. (General
Studies Course: SS/SOC) Meets Multicultural requirement.
Relationship between natural environment and man. Weather, climate, soils, biogeography and land forms. Physical earth treated so that the
student gains appreciation of man's place and activities within his/her environment. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC) Material and supply fee will
be assessed for corresponding lab.
Material, structures, surface features of the earth and processes that have produced them. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC)
Lab correlating with GLY 2010. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB) Material and supply fee will be assessed.
This course is designed to help each student understand the value of wellness or total well being and acquire the knowledge necessary to achieve
it. The course covers the interrelationships among six aspects of wellness: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental.
Emphasis is placed on the physical dimension of wellness, particularly physical fitness, stress management, and nutrition.
This course provides information on personal health issues from which students may base current and future decisions regarding their health and
wellness. The course promotes an environment where effective decision making skills can be acquired through structured group interaction.
Explores fundamental principles of nutrition emphasizing the promotion of human growth and health. Provides students with an understanding of
nutrients and their roles in the body while examining current issues in food science.
First Aid-Responding to Emergencies will provide consistent guidelines that enable the citizen responder to give appropriate care, regardless of the
type of emergency until medical help arrives. Components covered in this course include Adult, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, and Adult/Child AED.
Course Descriptions
School of Education Initial Certification Programs
INR 2002
Introduction to
International Relations
MAC1105
College Algebra
MAC 1114
Trigonometry
MAC 2311
Analytic Geometry and
Calculus I
MAC 2312
Analytic Geometry and
Calculus II
MGF 1106
Math for Liberal Arts I
MGF 1107
Math for Liberal Arts II
MMC 2000
Principles of Mass
Communication
MUH 2930 – Concerts
MUH 2930 - Films
The Music Experience:
Special Topics
MUL 2110
Music in Western
Civilization
PHY 1020
Introduction to Concepts
in Physics
This course is an introduction to the study of International Relations and, as such, is designed to introduce key concepts and theories of the field. In
this course, we will survey: (1) three theoretical traditions in IR; (2) major causes and outcomes of war; (3) international institutions/organizations
and cooperation; (4) international political economy; and (5) theories of foreign policy.
Provides the concepts and techniques of algebra that are needed to understand subjects such as statistics and economics which contain a
considerable amount of quantitative reasoning. Is additionally a preparatory course for the study of calculus. Major topics include: the concept of
functions, graphs of functions and relations, operations on functions, rational functions, exponentials and logarithms, systems of equations and
inequalities, applications. Prerequisite course or appropriate score on placement test is required. Students may earn 3 semester hours credit
toward Gordon Rule for MAC 1105. (Gordon Rule Course: Theoretical Math and General Studies Course: MAT/ALG)
Trigonometric functions, their properties and graphs, inverse trigonometric functions, their properties and graphs, trigonometric identities,
conditional trigonometric equations; solutions of triangles, vector algebra, parametric equations, polar coordinates, applications. College Algebra or
a strong high school algebra background is required. (Gordon Rule Course: Theoretical Math and General Studies Course: MAT/MAT).
Differential and Integral Calculus of Algebraic, Trigonometric, and Transcendental functions of single variables. Related applications.
Continuation of MAC 2311. Transcendental Functions, methods of integration, sequences and series, further analytic geometry and applications.
Presents topics that illustrate both the aesthetic aspects and the practical applications of mathematics. Intended for students who require only
general education mathematics courses. Major course topics: systematic counting, probability, statistics, history of mathematics, geometry, sets,
logic. (Gordon Rule Course: Theoretical Math) and (General Studies Course: MAT/MAT)
Presents topics that supplement those in MGF 1106 needed by elementary teachers. Intended for students in elementary education. Major topics:
number sets and properties, number theory, geometry, measurement, graphs--all taught within a problem solving approach. (Gordon Rule Course:
Theoretical Math) and (General Studies Course: MAT/MAT).
Principles, issues, organizations and functions of film, radio, television, print and other media of mass communication. Consideration of current
practices and recent developments and their implications for the future direction of mass media. (General Studies Course: SS/SOC)
With a non-traditional and multi-cultural approach, specific topics in music are offered each semester. Topics vary each semester but include such
areas as Latin American Music, Jazz, Eastern European Music, Music of the Far East, etc. Consult the current course bulletin for semester topic.
(General Studies Course: HUM/FA) Meets Multicultural requirement.
Musical perspectives within Western civilization. Designed to express the correlation of music, art, and literature with Western culture. Special
emphases include the nature of music, both past and present, and music as reflection/expression of society's vital activities. (General Studies
Course: HUM/FA). Credit cannot be earned in both MUH 2110 and MUL 2110.
An introductory survey of the natural laws of the universe. Presents the basic concepts associated with the scientific method, force and motion,
matter and energy, electricity and magnetism, the atom and the solar system. Open to elementary education and other non-science majors.
(General Studies Course: NS/LEC)
Course Descriptions
School of Education Initial Certification Programs
PHY 2048
University Physics I
PHY 2053
General Physics I
PHY 2053L
General Physics I
Laboratory
PHY 2054
General Physics II
POS 2041
American Politics
PSY 2012
General Psychology
STA 2023
Elements of Statistics
SYG 2000
Introduction to Sociology
SYG 2010
Current Social Problems
ZOO 1010
General Zoology
Linear and rotational motion of objects in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions, concepts of work and energy, oscillations and waves, heat and thermodynamics.
(General Studies Course: NS/LEC)
Mechanics, heat, waves, and sound. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC)
Selected experiments in mechanics, oscillatory motion, and heat. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB)
Continuation of PHY 2053. Light, electricity and magnetism; elementary quantum theory; atomic, nuclear and particle physics. (General Studies
Course: NS/LEC)
The objective of this course is to provide you with a basic introduction to the workings of American government and politics. This course consists of
the study of the constitution, government, and federal structure of the United States. Federal, state, and local problems and issues will be
considered in the context of American political culture and history. Special emphasis will be placed on the United States Constitution, the political
principles that underlie it, the historical context in which it was framed and contemporary interpretations. By the end of the course you should have
gained insight into the political forces and institutions that shape our society and, reciprocally, the social forces that influence our government.
A survey of methods, theories, and body of knowledge of contemporary psychology, including such topics as learning, motivation, sensation and
perception, development, thinking, personality, social behavior, psychological adjustment, and methods of therapy. (General Studies Course:
SS/BEH)
Fundamental statistical concepts. Probability, inference, estimation, hypothesis testing. (Gordon Rule Course: Applied Math) and (General Studies
Course: MAT/MO)
Fundamental principles concerning social relationships, social interaction and social structure. (General Studies Course: SS/SOC)
SYG2010 is a study of major social issues affecting individuals in groups in modern industrial societies. In particular, social problems in America will
be explored through the interpretation of film. (General Studies Course: SS/SOC).
Introduction to the basic principles in animal biology presented as an integrated review of morphology, physiology, genetics, development,
systematics, evolution and ecology. Provides foundation for further study in zoology. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding
lab. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC)