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Nutrition |
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NUTR 3041 - Nutrition Management of Obesity
1 Credit Hour(s)
Analysis of the issues involved in the assessment and management of the overweight or obese patient in a variety of community and health care settings.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 1113 or permission.
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NUTR 3051 - OB/GYN and Lactation Nutrition
1 Credit Hour(s)
Analysis of the effects of pregnancy and lactation on nutritional needs and physiological processes relevant to nutrition.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 1113 or permission.
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NUTR 3061 - Pediatric Nutrition
1 Credit Hour(s)
Analysis of the effects of growth and development on nutritional needs and physiological processes relevant to nutrition.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 1113 or permission.
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NUTR 3303 - Nutrition for Sport and Fitness
3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the role of nutrition in sport and fitness including fluid and electrolyte balance, supplements and ergogenic aids, and special problems such as bulking-up and dehydration.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 1113
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NUTR 4233 - Nutrition In Health & Disease
3 Credit Hour(s)
The impact of nutritional practices and behavior, physical activity, environmental factors, and epigenetic influences in promotion and prevention of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other non-communicable diseases.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 1113
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ORGL 3113 - Fnd of Org Leadership/Personal Dev
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an introduction to the Organizational Leadership Bachelor of Science program. Essential components will include: overview of program expectations; principles of adult learning; resources for success including library, campus, online resources, and mentoring relationships; personal wellness/stress and time management techniques; study and test-taking skills; and basic computer skills for working in an online environment.
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ORGL 3223 - Professional Communication
3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of communication in the workplace within a framework of organizational ethics. Essential components and course content include: listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, written expression, and professional presentation methods.
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ORGL 3333 - Data Analysis and Interpretation
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of the application and interpretation of basic data analysis. Essential components and course content will include basic data analysis from a user perspective. Hands-on exercises will enable students to utilize Excel to solve problems and interpret results.
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ORGL 3443 - Survey of Fiscal Management
3 Credit Hour(s)
A managerial overview of fiscal management within organizations. Essential components and coursework content will include: understanding the components and articulation of financial statements, knowledge and application of financial ratios leading to an understanding of organizational performance across time and in comparison to industry standards, utilization of financial information in the acquisition of capital and budgeting decisions, and rudimentary understanding of cash flows.
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ORGL 4113 - Ethics and Organizations
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to examine the dynamics of workplace and personal ethics through the study of basic philosophical theories. Essential components and course content will include: leadership in the context of self-governance, responsibility, adherence to principles, integrity, and constancy of purpose. Current case studies will be used to apply ethical theories.
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ORGL 4213 - Organizational Culture & Leadership
3 Credit Hour(s)
The broad purpose of this course is to examine how organizational cultures operate so that the decisions and actions taken by leaders can have greater positive, intentional impact. This course is designed to help leaders become aware of the multiple dimensions of culture and develop the skills of interpretation necessary to understand organizations.
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ORGL 4223 - Individual, Organization & Society
3 Credit Hour(s)
An examination of contemporary issues that affect organizations. Essential topics include environmental stewardship, social responsibility of the organization, effects and implications of globalization, the status of individual freedom within the organization, diversity, and the ramifications of technological change. This seminar course will be organized around student discussion and topical papers.
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ORGL 4313 - Global Leadership & Diversity
3 Credit Hour(s)
ORGL/SOC - This course provides an in-depth introduction to global leadership and its development and to fostering innovation and global change. The class will prepare students to engage across differences effectively in a cross-cultural workplace and improve their ability to work within and lead diverse teams and organizations.
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ORGL 4333 - Leading and Managing
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a study of theories that influence leadership and management with application to a variety of work situations. Essential components and coursework content will include: basic leadership and behavior styles, negotiation, critical thinking, change, conflict resolution, ethics and social responsibility, and diversity in the workplace. Assessment of personal leadership abilities and personality traits will be included.
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ORGL 4443 - Markets and Stakeholders
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course introduces the student to the concept of markets and stakeholders. Essential components and course content will include: an overview of competitive markets, buyer behavior, development of new markets and products, marketing communication, distribution channels, pricing, and marketing mix strategies. It will include a discussion of external environmental factors and stakeholder analysis. Students will be able to evaluate market needs, select target markets, and develop an appropriate market mix.
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ORGL 4553 - Capstone
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course provides the student the opportunity to integrate concepts and theories covered in the core with their area of focus. Students will design and implement a capstone project related to their area of focus culminating in a written and oral presentation. This course must be taken in the student’s final enrollment period.
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ORGL 4993 - Professional Internship
3 Credit Hour(s)
Supervised professional-level assignment with an organization, firm, government agency, or not-for-profit entity within the selected area of focus.
Prerequisite(s): All core courses except ORGL 4553 Capstone and instructor’s permission.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 1113 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to philosophy, mainly Western, but also including world traditions, that examines the thought of major philosophers and explores the traditional questions of philosophy about the nature of reality, knowledge, values, and humanity. Humanities elective.
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PHIL 1313 - Values and Ethics
3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of ethics and values from a comparative and structural basis to include origin and base of formulation.
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PHIL 2123 - Logic
3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey of logic and its applications. Emphasis will be given to deductive logic, but may also include some treatment of inductive logic and the philosophy of logic. Common fallacies and errors in reasoning will also be discussed.
(Formerly PHIL 1213)
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PHIL 3213 - Philosophy of Law
3 Credit Hour(s)
Examination of global philosophical issues related to law and politics, focusing on the relationship between law and morality, the nature and functions of law, traditional concepts of justice, and contemporary discussions of political legitimacy.
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PHIL 3313 - Ancient Philosophy
3 Credit Hour(s)
An in-depth survey of philosophy from the Presocratics to Plotinus. Topics include, but are not limited to, the relationship between mythos and logos in philosophical inquiry, the nature of reality, the limits of human knowledge, and the elements of a good life.
(Formerly PHIL 2113)
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PHIL 3343 - Advanced Ethics
3 Credit Hour(s)
An advanced study of ethical theory, with emphasis on current debates in metaethics, normative ethics and applied ethics.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1113 or PHIL 1313 or instructor permission.
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PHIL 3413 - Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
3 Credit Hour(s)
An in-depth survey of philosophy from the early Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Topics include, but are not limited to, the relationship between faith and reason, the existence and nature of God, the problem of universals, the problem of evil, and humanism.
(Formerly PHIL 2313)
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PHIL 3950 - Special Topics In Philosophy
1 to 6 Credit Hour(s)
Current topic in approved area of philosophical study. Content will be determined by the instructor. Repeatable up to 6 hours.
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Physics |
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PHYS 1014 - General Physical Science
4 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to the fundamentals of physical science with emphasis in physics and chemistry. Course includes applications to other physical sciences.
Prerequisite(s): ACT math sub-score of 19 or equivalent.
Note: Laboratory required.
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PHYS 1114 - General Physics
4 Credit Hour(s)
General course including mechanics, heat, and sound. Satisfies requirements for pre-medical areas.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1613 or MATH 1715
Note: Laboratory required.
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PHYS 1214 - General Physics II
4 Credit Hour(s)
General course including magnetism, electricity, and light. Continuation of PHYS 1114 .
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1513 , MATH 1613 , and PHYS 1114
Note: Lab two hours per week.
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PHYS 2015 - Engineering Physics I
5 Credit Hour(s)
Intended for students majoring in physics, mathematics, or engineering. This course gives a more rigorous treatment of the topics of mechanics, heat, and sound than found in PHYS 1114 .
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2264
Note: Laboratory required.
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PHYS 2115 - Engineering Physics II
5 Credit Hour(s)
A continuation of PHYS 2015 , this course covers the topics of electricity, magnetism, and light. Lab two hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2015
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 2364
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PHYS 3113 - Physics for Gaming
3 Credit Hour(s)
Application of the laws of physics to the creation of computer games with physics-based realism. Topics include kinematics, collisions, rotation of massive objects and explosions, and motion under the influence of various forces.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1114
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PHYS 3950 - ST:Physics
1 to 4 Credit Hour(s)
Focus of the course is an approved area of physics to be determined by faculty for each semester offered. The course may be repeated for credit.
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POLS 1113 - American Federal Government
3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the principles, structures, processes, and functions of the United States federal government.
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POLS 2003 - Politics Matters
3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey course exploring the discipline of political science, with an emphasis on introducing students to the broad sub-disciplines (American Government, International Relations, Public Administration, and Political Theory) of political science. Students will learn how to approach political issues from a social science perspective, and begin to master the rudimentary aspects of social science methodology.
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POLS 2033 - American Legal System
3 Credit Hour(s)
A general perspective of the legal system and judicial branch of government; introducing legal terminology, survey of practices, and ethics of legal profession.
(Formerly POLS 2013 and cross-listed with LA 2033)
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POLS 2043 - Intro to Comparative Politics
3 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to the methods of comparative political science examining the differences in political systems and political cultures. A research paper, exams, and other writing are required.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113 or instructor’s permission.
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POLS 2123 - Introduction to Political Ideas
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course explores the impact of political ideas and ideological systems of thought, focusing particularly on major ideologies that have emerged in nineteenth and twentieth-century political thought.
(Formerly POLS 3043)
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POLS 2253 - Political Practicum
3 Credit Hour(s)
Monthly seminar structured to involve students in a supervised manner in the political process. No less than 32 additional hours spent in campaign activity verified by an approved campaign manager.
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POLS 3003 - Political Science Methodology
3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey course exploring the application of scientific methods to political behavior. Students will learn how political scientists deploy qualitative and quantitative scientific methods to formulate hypotheses and evaluate evidence.
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POLS 3013 - State and Local Government
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course explores the types of governments within states, municipalities, and other forms of local government as well as the influence of politics and recent trends affecting state, county, and municipal governments. An examination of contemporary issues will include civil rights, education, poverty, welfare, health, corrections, finance, and taxation. Special emphasis will be given to state and local government in Oklahoma.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
(Formerly POLS 2213)
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POLS 3023 - Intro to Public Administration
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course covers general concepts of public administration and the significance of administration in the modern state. Course content includes an analysis of administrative theory, structure, and organization; dynamics of management and decision making; and fiscal, personnel, and operational administration.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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POLS 3033 - Introduction to Public Policy
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course introduces the study of public policy by relating social problems to processes for conflict resolution. Topics include problem identification, policy formulation, institutional decision making, policy implementation and evaluation, and opportunities for reform and change.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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POLS 3053 - International Relations
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course introduces students to the dynamics of relationships among nation-states. An important element of this course is the introduction of world views including realism, idealism, and the various behaviorist models that have emerged in the last 30 years.
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POLS 3063 - Constitutional Law
3 Credit Hour(s)
An exploration and analysis of the constitutional foundations of American law and government, the different methods of constitutional interpretation, and the law’s function as a basic medium for resolving conflict in a federal constitutional democracy.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113 .
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POLS 3083 - Intelligence, Politics & Public Pol
3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the politics of intelligence policy within the broader framework of public policy, including the means by which governments surveil other governments and international entities, their own citizenry, and how evolving technology and circumstances have significantly increased the capacity of the state to gather intelligence.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113 or instructor’s permission.
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POLS 3123 - Political Terrorism and Violence
3 Credit Hour(s)
A comparative study of political terrorism and other forms of political violence (e.g. revolution, civil war, insurgencies, etc.). It will provide students with analytical tools for understanding why such events occur, focus on policies designed to prevent these sorts of violent political strategies, and will challenge students to analyze the effectiveness of different counter-terrorist and counter-insurgency strategies.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113 or instructor’s permission.
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POLS 3143 - Introduction to Political Theory
3 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to the history and tradition of political thinking and thought. This course may be taught alternatively as an introduction to the classics of Western political thought or as an introduction to the tradition of political philosophy.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
(Formerly POLS 2023)
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POLS 3153 - Intro to American Political Thought
3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey course exploring the interaction of ideas and events in the evolution of American political thought. The course will explore the development of American ideas on issues like liberty, equality, and justice from the American Revolutionary period through the Civil War and into the Twenty-First Century.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 2123
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POLS 3163 - The American Presidency
3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the constitutional foundations of the presidency, the evolution of presidential power, and the selection process. This course also analyzes the executive branch within the framework of the separation of powers, and explores contemporary issues related to the office.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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POLS 3173 - The American Congress
3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the role of Congress in the American political system. This course explores the Framers’ view of legislative power and focuses on the role and meaning of representation in a democratic system of governance. This course also addresses the organization and structure of the two houses of Congress, their distinctive cultures, and the role of leadership in exploring the legislative process.
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POLS 3213 - Bureaucratic Politics
3 Credit Hour(s)
The purpose of this course is to expose students to various theories of organization, and to explore the impact of bureaucratic culture on policy implementation. Additionally, students will learn about the evolution of various bureaucratic agencies.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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POLS 3243 - Ethics in Public Service
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course investigates the distinctive ethical dilemmas that face leaders whose work will likely impact the public at large. Case studies, ethical concepts, and terminology are introduced in an effort to seriously analyze the practical application of ethical practices in the public sector.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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POLS 3273 - Intergovernmental Relations
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course explores the relationships among federal, state, metropolitan, tribal, and local units of government. Students will learn about current trends, issues, judicial interpretations, and administrative actions involving intergovernmental relations (IGR).
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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POLS 3323 - Women and Politics
3 Credit Hour(s)
An historical and contemporary analysis of women’s participation in political life. Examines the roles of women as citizens, activists, and elected or appointed officeholders. Explores barriers facing women who seek political careers and efforts that have been made to circumvent these barriers. Compares the extent to which gender influences strategic decision making.
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POLS 3553 - Public Finance and Personnel Mgmt
3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of two of the fundamental functions of modern public administration. The first portion of the course focuses on the various approaches used in formulating budgets for local, state and national governments, with an emphasis on viewing the budget as reflecting goals of public policy. The second portion of the course provides a survey of the unique legal demands of human resource management in the private sector.
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POLS 3950 - Topics in Politics
1 to 3 Credit Hour(s)
A seminar in selected topics in politics. Topics and credits may vary each time the course is offered (1-3 credit hours). May be repeated with changes of topic.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
(Formerly POLS 2890)
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POLS 4013 - Campaigns, Elections, and Voting
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course analyzes factors influencing voting choices, campaign strategies and techniques, changes and trends in U.S. elections, and methods of predicting and interpreting election results.
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POLS 4023 - Democracy
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course examines the concept of democracy from its historical foundations to current issues challenging democracy in the twenty-first century.
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POLS 4033 - American Foreign Policy
3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey course in the evolution of American foreign policy. This course will consider the role the United States plays in world affairs, and the relationship between the United States, foreign governments, and the various non-governmental and international organizations that constitute the international community.
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POLS 4043 - The Media and Politics
3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey of the role the media plays in the governing process. This course will examine the mediating relationship the media plays between governmental actors and citizens: the importance of information, its impact on public opinion, and the quality of news coverage of politics.
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POLS 4063 - Constitutional Law 2: Civ Right Lib
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course explores the expansion of the Bill of Rights through incorporation, and the evolution of legal interpretations of both civil rights and civil liberties. This course will focus on the legal limitations on government power, and on the relationship between law and society, and historical attempts to insure a more equitable political and legal regime. Issues such as affirmative action, free speech, freedom of religion, same-sex marriage, privacy and the
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POLS 4103 - National Security Strategies
3 Credit Hour(s)
An overview of the various challenges, threats, and opportunities that exist within the sphere of national security. It will provide a historical overview of the evolving nature of U.S. national security. Students will critically analyze theories of national security, and the challenges related to securing an open society in a world characterized by a variety of serious threats such as terrorism, regional conflicts, and nuclear proliferation.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113 or instructor’s permission.
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POLS 4213 - Environmental Policy & Regulation
3 Credit Hour(s)
Political, scientific, social, legal, and economic dimensions of international resource use, pollution, and Environmental Studies development.
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POLS 4323 - Administrative Law and Regulation
3 Credit Hour(s)
Students will learn about the principles governing federal agencies as well as the constitutional and statutory constraints on the structure of the administrative state and the scope of presidential, congressional, and judicial control over these agencies.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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POLS 4513 - Grant Writing
3 Credit Hour(s)
This class emphasizes hands-on writing and research for nonprofit and educational grants. Instructional areas include understanding grant funder and grant reviewer perspectives, finding appropriate funding sources, designing budgets, building an evaluation, and complying with requirements.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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POLS 4533 - Municipal Government
3 Credit Hour(s)
Public management must face increasing state and federal mandates, high expectations by citizens for quality services jointed to demands for low taxes, growing populations, community revitalization, and conflicts over land and water use. This course offers students an opportunity to explore the realities of municipal management and to understand the necessity for urban planning.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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POLS 4623 - Nonprofit Administration
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course focuses on issues in the administration and management of nonprofit organizations including relationships between the nonprofit, public, and private sectors.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
(Formerly POLS 4621)
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POLS 4643 - Public Budgeting & Personnel Admin
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a study of two of the fundamental functions of modern public administration. The first part emphasizes how financial management is used to achieve policy goals and establish accountability. The second part reviews the history of public personnel management and its dual emphasis on politics and performance.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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POLS 4991 - Exit Examination
1 Credit Hour(s)
This course will be taken by BA-PA majors in conjunction with their senior seminar, and will consist of preparation to take and pass a comprehensive, objective examination based on material from the program core courses; must be taken concurrently with SBS 4513 .
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
Corequisite(s): SBS 4513
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POLS 4993 - Policy & Program Evaluation
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course provides students with a basic understanding of how evaluations can provide rational information for policy-making decisions. This is accomplished by studying different processes involved in formal and informal evaluations, their political dimension, good report writing, basic research design, sponsor relationships, and ethical considerations.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113
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PTEC 1003 - Introduction to Process Technology
3 Credit Hour(s)
Introduction to Process Technology provides the learner an overview of process technology. This course includes a variety of topics including, an overview of various process industries (oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, pulp and paper, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical), basic chemistry, basic physics, safety, health, environment and security, quality, process drawings, and process equipment.
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PTEC 1214 - Instrumentation
4 Credit Hour(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction or overview into the field of Instrumentation and covers process variables and the various instruments used to sense, measure, transmit and control these variables. This course also introduces the student to control loops and the elements that are found in different types of loops, such as controllers, regulators and final control elements. The course concludes with a study of instrumentation drawings and diagrams and a unit on troubleshooting instrumentation.
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PTEC 1513 - Internship in PTEC
3 Credit Hour(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with real life experience in a process or manufacturing environment. The expectations are that the student would be employed for a minimum of 6 weeks and be assigned a specialized task. The student would then give a Power Point Presentation to an audience that would include, representation from the employer, members of faculty, and possibly other students.
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PTEC 2013 - Safety, Health and Environment
3 Credit Hour(s)
Safety, Health and Environment is designed to teach students about the various safety, health and environmental issues associated with the process industries. This course includes a variety of topics including, hazard recognition, types of hazards, cyber security, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment, safety-related equipment, first aid, and governmental regulations.
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PTEC 2023 - Quality
3 Credit Hour(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of or introduction to the field of Quality within the process industry. Within this course students will be introduced to many process industry-related quality concepts including operating consistency, continuous improvement, plant economics, team skills and statistical process control (SPC).
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PTEC 2124 - Process Technology I: Equipment
4 Credit Hour(s)
Process Equipment is designed to teach students about equipment used in the process industries. This course includes a variety of topics including, valves, tanks, pumps, turbines, motors, heat exchangers, cooling towers, furnaces, boilers, separation equipment, reactors, filters, dryers and solids handling equipment.
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PTEC 2134 - Process Technology II: Systems
4 Credit Hour(s)
The purpose of this course is to study the interrelation of process equipment and process systems. Specifically, students will be able to arrange process equipment into basic systems; describe the purpose and function of specific process systems; explain how factors affecting process systems are controlled under normal conditions; and recognize abnormal process conditions. In addition, students are also introduced to the concept of system and plant economics.
Prerequisite(s): PTEC 1003 , PTEC 1214 , and PTEC 2124
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PTEC 2224 - Process Technology III: Operations
4 Credit Hour(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview or introduction into the field of operations within the process industry. Within this course, students will use existing knowledge of equipment, systems, and instrumentation to understand the operation of an entire unit. Students study concepts related to commissioning, normal startup, normal operations, normal shutdown, turnarounds, and abnormal situations, as well as the Process technician’s role in performing the tasks associated with these concepts within an operating unit.
Prerequisite(s): PTEC 1003 , PTEC 1214 , and PTEC 2124
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PSY 1113 - Introduction to Psychology
3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey of basic principles underlying human behavior. Areas covered include scientific methods of inquiry, biological foundations, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, emotion, motivation, abnormal behavior, and therapy.
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PSY 2413 - Psychology of Adolescence
3 Credit Hour(s)
The study of normal physiological, intellectual, and emotional aspects of adolescents. Emphasis is on normal development and change as well as psychological and cultural forces affecting them. Issues such as suicide and gangs will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113
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PSY 3003 - Human Sexuality
3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of human sexuality from biological, psychological, and social perspectives. An examination of contemporary psychosexual research and theory. Topics are addressed from a science-based perspective and include: history of sex research, gender roles, gender differences in sexual expression, homosexuality, pornography, prostitution, sexual coercion, sexual disorders, and sexual anatomy.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113
(Formerly PSY 2933)
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PSY 3013 - Abnormal Psychology
3 Credit Hour(s)
Provides a brief overview of the wide spectrum of mental disorders (psychopathology). It examines the definition, classification, etiology, characteristics, and different treatment modalities of several behavioral deficits. Emphasis will be on clinical aspects of each disorder and the application of diagnostic criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113
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PSY 3033 - Developmental Psychology
3 Credit Hour(s)
A life span course designed to provide an understanding of human behavior and characteristics from conception to death. Information is included on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development at each period of the life span. Emotional aspects associated with development will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113
(Formerly PSY 2613)
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PSY 3043 - Child Psychology
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course provides an understanding of human behavior and mental processes from conception through adolescence. Includes study for the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of the child.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113
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PSY 3053 - History and Systems of Psychology
3 Credit Hour(s)
Survey of the history of the various dogma, theories, technology, and methodological approaches to the behavioral sciences.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113 .
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PSY 3063 - Clinical Neuroscience
3 Credit Hour(s)
An exploration of the neurobiological foundations of mental health and mental illness, including the study of etiology of mental diseases, developments in genetics, and the evaluation of research findings into applied clinical approaches leading to effective therapies.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113 .
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PSY 3213 - Aging and End of Life Transitions
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a study of physiological, psychological, sociological, and intellectual aspect of the aging population. The nature and problems of the older adult will be explored. Attitudes toward end of like transitions will be investigated as well as the grieving process and the function of bereavement. Historical perspectives to both aging and end of life will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113 .
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PSY 3223 - Learning
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course covers theoretical models of learning as well as empirical work from both animal and human models. The focus is on Pavlovian and operant conditioning, but other types of learning are explored including non-associative learning, verbal learning, and observational learning. The course also emphasizes the broad application of basic learning in areas such as behavior modification, child rearing, and drug tolerance.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113 .
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PSY 3243 - Cognitive Psychology
3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey of the diverse area of cognitive science. Topics include information processing, attention, memory, visual imagery, problem solving, decision making, and language. The course will emphasize both empirical and theoretical work in the area.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113
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PSY 3353 - Psychology of Personality
3 Credit Hour(s)
A comprehensive survey of the theories of personality from classic conceptualizations to contemporary and emerging theoretical perspectives. This course will focus on the primary approaches to understanding personality, personality development and concepts used in defining personality.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113
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PSY 3423 - Social Psychology
3 Credit Hour(s)
Major theories, methods, and research findings that comprise the discipline of social psychology are examined from a critical standpoint including conformity, social influence, social cognition, prosocial behavior, prejudice, group processes, interpersonal attraction, and social comparison. Increases awareness of the social, historical, and political dimension to psychological understanding.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113 or SOC 1113
(Formerly PSY 3023)
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PSY 3513 - Sports Psychology
3 Credit Hour(s)
Will explore several issues in the field of sports psychology as they relate to coaches, referees, athletes, and spectators. This course is designed to help students both learn and then apply practical as well as theoretical information as it relates to the psychology of sport. Various mental training skills that can enhance one’s athletic performance will also be covered. Some of the areas related to this class that will be explored include stress, motivation, goal-setting, leadership, and imagery.
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PSY 3993 - Current Topics in Psychology I
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will focus on current topics in psychology not covered in existing course offerings. Intended for the purpose of offering high interest course topics during the semester. It may be repeated with changes of topic. Content varies with instructor.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113
(Formerly PSY 2083)
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PSY 4013 - Clinical Psychology
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed for undergraduate psychology majors with an interest in clinical psychology. The intent is to provide a survey of the field including the history, scope, methods, concepts, and profession of clinical psychology. Review of the different theoretical perspectives that constitute the discipline. The objective of this course is to provide the student with a broad, solid foundation in clinical psychology in preparation for further training in a mental health profession or psychology graduate program.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113
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PSY 4023 - Physiological Psychology
3 Credit Hour(s)
An examination of the biological basis of behavior with emphasis on the structural and functional anatomy of the central nervous system.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1113 and junior standing.
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READ 0223 - Developmental Reading I
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to train students in basic reading skills: to develop vocabulary, improve reading comprehension, and increase reading rate. Students are introduced to the materials they will encounter in college courses and become equipped with appropriate study skills for college success. This course does not apply toward total credit hours for graduation.
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SBS 3013 - Research Methods I:Research Designs
3 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to major research methods used in the social sciences (especially history, political science, psychology, and sociology). Students will become familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods and explore key issues in research design.
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SBS 3023 - Rsrch Methods II: Analysis
3 Credit Hour(s)
Appropriate social science research methods are applied to a problem or topic of the student’s choice. Students may conduct original research, formulate research proposals, or synthesize existing research for the benefit of a non-specialist audience.
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SBS 3043 - Field Placement
3 Credit Hour(s)
Students volunteer in one or more community service agencies or charities to acquire personal knowledge of human problems and organized efforts to respond to them. Weekly meetings and journals provide for reflection on this experience.
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SBS 3053 - Social Systems and Problems
3 Credit Hour(s)
An inquiry into the origin and development of current social problems with specific reference to social action taken to address these problems. Students will investigate one major problem using the resources from more than one social science discipline.
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