Mar 18, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ACT 105 - Aerobic Fitness

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 106 - Beginning Conditioning and Fitness

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 109 - Beginning Racquetball

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 110 - Beginning Weight Training

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 115 - Soccer

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 119 - Beginning Nordic Skiing

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 120 - Alpine Skiing

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 140 - Beginning Basketball

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 146 - Beginning Golf

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 155 - Beginning Judo

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 157 - Beginning Martial Arts

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 169 - Beginning Tennis

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 170 - Beginning Swimming

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 171 - Physical Fitness I

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 172 - Physical Fitness II

    1 credit (Hrs: 2 Lab)
    Physical activities including team and individual sports, such as swimming, gymnastics, rhythmic activities and physical fitness development not taught in special courses. Students may elect to be graded on a pass/fail basis.

    Course offered on demand.
  
  • ACT 206 - Intermediate Aerobics

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 220 - Intermediate Alpine Skiing

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 230 - Intermediate Yoga

    1 1
    1 Each class will consist of a guided yoga asana practice.  Yoga can increase overall flexibility as well as build strength and stability in the entire body, particularly the core.  During each class we will practice relaxation techniques. 

  
  • ACT 248 - Advanced Golf

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 255 - Intermediate Judo

    1 credit
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 155 .
  
  • ACT 257 - Martial Arts & Self Defense

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 270 - Intermediate Swimming

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 274 - Scuba Diving

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 2 Lab)
    Minimum age for certification is fi fteen.

    Prerequisite(s): ACT 270 .
  
  • ACT 280 - Power Volleyball

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 281 - Advanced Power Volleyball

    1 credit
  
  • ACT 309 - Advanced Racquetball

    1 credit
  
  • ACTG 101 - Accounting Procedures I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course focuses on the complete accounting cycle for both service and merchandising businesses. Recording and processing business transactions, adjusting and closing entries, and preparation of financial statements are presented. ACTG 101 is not equivalent to ACTG 201 .

  
  • ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course develops a basic understanding of the various methods and procedures used to process and record payrolls, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to state and federal agencies, and process payments as required.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 101 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The two semesters of accounting are designed to provide an overview of all aspects of the accounting process. Emphasizes recording and processing business transactions, closing books and preparing financial statements. Covers individual proprietorships in service and merchandising industries.

    Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • ACTG 202 - Principles of Mangerial Accounting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of ACTG 201 . Emphasizes corporate transactions. Also provides an introduction to taxation, accounting theory and managerial decision making.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 201 . Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • ACTG 203 - Accounting Lab

    1 credit
    This course applies the accounting cycle concepts to comprehensive hands-on financial statement cases and/or a practice set. The course also explores career option available to graduates with an accounting degree. This course is designed to be taken concurrently with ACTG 301  (Intermediate Accounting I) but the student may complete Actg 203 prior to enrolling in ACTG 301 . ACTG 201 

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 201  with a grade of C- or better.
  
  • ACTG 205 - Computerized Accounting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course introduces the concepts and components of an automated accounting information system. Students are exposed to several accounting software packages. Computerized accounting practices are designed to give students hands-on experience in entering, editing, and deleting transactions for various applications.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 101 , ACTG 201 , CAPP 131 . Is not equivalent to ACTG 321 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ACTG 211 - Income Tax Fundamentals

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This tax course presents general concepts of the U.S. tax law and the various taxable entities. Tax formulas, filing requirements, components of gross income, and itemized deductions are presented. This course presents the foundation for preparation of various income tax returns and background information for planning and controlling the income tax consequences of future events.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 101 . Is not equivalent to ACTG 401 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ACTG 215 - Foundations of Gov’t & Not for Profit Accounting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of financial reporting and accounting for governmental and nonprofit organizations. The basic accounting cycle as well as some of the more complex transactions that are typical in nonprofit accounting is presented.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 101 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ACTG 298 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    Combines academic work with an approved work experience related to the Business Technology degree programs. Students should consult with an advisor on the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • ACTG 301 - Intermediate Accounting I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will introduce students to the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting and the development of generally accepted accounting principles. The course emphasizes the accounting cycle and the proper income statement and balance sheet presentations in accordance with current professional pronouncements. In addition the course addresses revenue recognition, present value concepts, accounting for cash, receivables, inventory, and the related revenue and expense accounts are covered.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 202 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ACTG 302 - Intermediate Accounting II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course is the continuation of ACTG 301 and addresses the proper accounting for plant assets, intangible assets, investments, current liabilities, long-term liabilities, earnings per share reporting, and various aspects of stockholders’ equity. In addition, the course provides an introduction to accounting research techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 301 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ACTG 303 - Intermediate Accounting III

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course is the final course in the intermediate accounting series and covers accounting for pensions and leases, accounting changes, analysis of financial statements, the statement of cash flows, and income taxes. The course also addresses contemporary issues in accounting theory and provides continued practice in accounting research techniques.

    Prerequisite:  ACTG 302  Intermediate Accounting II
  
  • ACTG 321 - Accounting Information Systems

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Explores the primary information flow in modern accounting systems. Students gain hands-on experience with accounting data processing techniques on the personal computer while considering hardware and software decisions and management information requirements. State of the art accounting packages are utilized in practical business applications.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 202 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ACTG 335 - Natural Resource Actg, Financial Reporting & Taxation

    3 credits (Lec: 3 hrs.)
    This course introduces the student to accounting standards and practices applied to, and to incoome and production taxes imposed on, the exploitation of natural resources.

  
  • ACTG 401 - Principles of Federal Taxation - Individuals

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Studies the application of federal income tax laws to individuals, including determination of taxable income, exemptions, deductions and credits,

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 202  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ACTG 402 - Advanced Income Tax

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of ACTG 401 . Studies the tax laws as they apply to partnerships, corporations, Subchapter S corporations, estates and trusts.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 401 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ACTG 410 - Cost/Mgmt Accounting I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Studies development, presentation and interpretation of cost information for management; methods of cost data collection and display, cost-volume-profit relationships, standard costs, budgets and capital budgeting.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 202 ; M 142 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ACTG 411 - Auditing I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    An overview of auditing and the fundamentals of auditing standards with emphasis on audit reports, professional ethics, legal liability materiality, risk and internal controls. An in-depth analysis of auditing techniques and objectives as related to the examination of financial statements.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 302 , or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ACTG 412 - Auditing II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of ACTG 411 . An in-depth examination of the audit process with concentration on the major problem areas of auditing, including statistical sampling and auditing of EDP systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 411 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ACTG 415 - Governmental & Not for Profit Accounting I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Includes accounting for government units, non-profit organizations, bankruptcies and may include estates and trusts. Please note that ACTG 436  and 415 may be taken in any order.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 302 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ACTG 420 - Cost/Mgmt Acct II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of ACTG 410 . Covers methods of cost allocation, specific topics in cost measurement and applied mathematics for cost determination, decision models, cost behavior analysis and regression analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 410 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • ACTG 428 - CPA Review

    0 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Comprehensive review of accounting theory, practice and law. Primarily for students preparing to take the uniform CPA examination. All students in ACTG 428 should intend to take the CPA Exam.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 420 , ACTG 302 , ACTG 402 , ACTG 412 , ACTG 436 , ACTG 415 , ACTG 427   or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • ACTG 436 - Advanced Accounting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Emphasizes consolidated financial statements. Other topics include partnerships, multinational accounting, and special topics. Please note that ACTG 436 and ACTG 415  may be taken in any order.

    Prerequisite(s): ACTG 302  and BFIN 322 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • ACTG 491 - Special Topics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)


    Course title depends on topic. This course may be repeated as often as desirable.

     

  
  • ACTG 498 - Accounting Internship

    Variable
  
  • ACTV 110 - Football I - Varsity

    1 credit
  
  • ACTV 120 - Basketball I - Varsity

    1 credit
  
  • ACTV 121 - Basketball II - Varsity

    1 credit
  
  • ACTV 170 - Volleyball I - Varsity

    1 credit
  
  • ACTV 173 - Volleyball II - Varsity

    1 credit
  
  • ACTV 185 - Golf I - Varsity

    1 credit
  
  • ACTV 210 - Football II - Varsity

    1 credit
  
  • AHAT 210 - Prevention & Care Of Athletic Injuries

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Studies the prevention and care of common athletic injuries. Also includes basic evaluation and rehabilitation techniques as well as practical experience in taping and bandaging.

    Prerequisite(s): ECP 120 .
  
  • AHHS 210 - Mental Health and Addiction

    3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
    Survey why people use illegal substances and the policies around the enforcement of illicit substances through exploring social history and social research.  Build a correlation and study the co-occurrence of Addiction related to mental health and behavioral health topics.

  
  • AHHS 212 - Behavioral Crisis Management

    3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
    Overview of crisis prevention, intervention, suicide prevention, with methods for managing challenging behavior in outpatient and inpatient treatment settings. Direct training and certification in (MOAB) Management of Aggressive Behavior) MOAB Training International, Inc. ©.

  
  • AHHS 295 - Behavioral Lab Practicum

    3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
    Introduction to operations of therapeutic and correctional management of inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities. Topics will range from service providers, roles of staff members, patient admission, patient therapy, and patient management. Direct training and certification in (MOAB) Management of Aggressive Behavior) MOAB Training International, Inc. ©.

  
  • AHMA 201 - Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures 1

    (Variable) (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
    This is a foundation medical assisting course which offers theory and skill development required for assisting a physician with patient care. Included are the following areas: role and practice scope of medical assistants in MT; medical law and ethics; vital sign assessment; HIPPA, medical records and documentation; infection control; patient exams; medication administration and physical therapies.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOH 201/202  & BIOH 211/212  and Instructor Signature. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • AHMA 203 - Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures 2

    4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
    This course builds on skills learned in AHMA 201  and includes body systems and pathophysiology review, and development of skills in the following areas: immunization administration, specimen collection, CLIA waived lab testing, care of lab equipment, spirometry, electrocardiogram, and phlebotomy.

    Prerequisite(s): AHMA 201  AHMA 298 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHMA 298A - Medical Assisting Externship I

    3 credits
    This course places students in a medical office setting for guided practical application of medical office skills. At least 80 documented clinical hours and a favorable clinic evaluation are required to successfully complete.

    AHMA 201  
  
  • AHMA 298B - Medical Assisting Externship II

    3 credits (Hrs: 8 Lab)
    This course is designed to build on skills learned in the MA Externship I. These include: interpersonal, clinical and administrative skills necessary to succeed in today’s medical office environment. This course requires active participation in class discussion, written assignments (including resume and cover letter writing), and review of interviewing techniques. 100 documented clinical hours at an assigned clinic, and two favorable clinic evaluations are also required to successfully complete this course.

    Prerequisite(s): AHMA 201 ; AHMA 298A   Corequisite(s): AHMA 203 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHMS 102 - Soft Skills the Hlth Professns

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    This course is designed to teach students about the personal values and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in today’s working environment. These “soft skills” play a crucial and increasingly important role in career development.

  
  • AHMS 116 - Basic Medical Records

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will introduce the student to the basics of health information technology. It will explore the broad view of the health care industry to the basic elements of health information technology. Students will learn about the various fields available to them in information technology such as coding, transcription, medical record clerk.

    Course is generally offered spring semester.
  
  • AHMS 144 - Medical Terminology

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Designed to familiarize the student with modern health care terminology and taxonomies. Concepts related to the storage and retrieval of health care information, including provisions for privacy and security are also presented. This is a web-based course delivered via Moodle.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • AHMS 175 - Medical Law and Ethics

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    This course will provide students with the opportunity to delve into the development of ethical decision making strategies employed by health care professionals. Several models will be studied to allow for critical analysis of a few of the common conflicts that arise in health care careers. This course is appropriate for any student with an interest in health care.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • AHMS 210 - Basic Medical Coding

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Students will learn the differences between the ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding systems. They will learn to apply coding guidelines to procedure and diagnosis coding. They will learn terminology related to the coding systems. Proper documentation will be addressed. They will learn what terms to look for when looking up diagnosis codes and procedures codes. They will learn the significant role that coding plays in the medical field and become proficient with use of the coding books.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOH 104 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • AHMS 230 - Medical Office Routines

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    Medical offices are fast-paced environments requiring proficiency with a variety of duties specific to the healthcare environment. Many of these duties require skill in using the Microsoft Office Suite of programs. Authentic medical documents will provide the context for learning essential computer tasks performed in the medical office. Students will create a series of projects for a simulated healthcare facility.

    Prerequisite(s): CAPP 131 , AMGT 113 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • AHMS 250 - Advanced Medical Coding

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Students will learn how to read reports and assign codes with the use of the ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding books. They will apply the coding principles and guidelines to assign codes. They will receive hands on training in auditing for correct coding. Exposure to insurance forms and how to track claims.

    Prerequisite(s): AHMS 210 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHMS 252 - Computerized Medical Billing

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course presents computerized accounting as it applies to health care environments. Instruction includes the application of accounting software for hospitals, doctor’s offices, and dentist offices. Medisoft software is used.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHMS 255 - Medical Transcription I

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)


    Medical transcription is part of the healthcare industry that renders and edits doctor dictated reports, procedures, and notes in an electronic format in order to create files representing the treatment history of patients. Health practitioners dictate what they have done after performing procedures on patients and MT’s transcribe the oral dictation and/or edit reports that have gone through speech recognition software.

    Pertinent up-to-date, confidential patient information is converted to a written text document by a medical transcriptionist (MT). This text may be printed and placed in the patient’s record and/or retained only in its electronic format.

    Prerequisite(s): AMGT 113 , AHMS 144 . Course generally offered 1st semester.

  
  • AHXR 100 - Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
     Introductory course to Radiologic Technology.  Course includes introduction to patient care, transportation, ethical and legal issues and various modalities available to technologists after completing the registry.  The class will also include a one-hour per week lab.  Students will learn proper body mechanics, how to assist patients and patient transfers, proper use of computed radiography and direct radiology.

    BIOH 201/202 , HLTH 0201  or CHMY 121 , WRIT 101 , M 121 , PSYX 100   Web based blended course, generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHXR 101 - Patient Care in Radiology

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Nursing procedures and medical care in an imaging department including, vital signs, venipuncture and contrast interactions. Ethics and law as it relates to the hospital and imaging department. Review of the ARRT code of ethics.

    Web based blended course, generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • AHXR 121 - Radiographic Imaging I

    4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Course is a basic physics course that educates the students on Einstein’s theory of relativity, Newton’s Laws, the electromagnetic spectrum, basic laws of speed, velocity and attenuation. This course is designed to teach students the basic fundamentals of how x-rays are produced and how they interact with matter. Continuation of the study of fundamental physical principles from mechanics to electromagnetism. Application of these principles to the construction and operation of fundamental x-ray equipment. Analysis of basic x-ray circuit, construction and operation of tomographic, mobile and fluoro equipment.

    Web based blended course, generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHXR 140 - Radiographic Methods

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Detailed instruction of bony anatomy as it relates to radiography. Instruction on patient positioning chest, abdomen, upper extremities, lower extremities, spine, skull, and fluoroscopic procedures.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHXR 195 - Radiographic Clinical ED II

    10 credits (Hrs: 10 Lab)
    Clinicals 40 hours/week/10 credits. Rotating shifts and assignments including competency evaluations on routine exams. Active participaton in radiology departments, radiographic and fluoroscopic rooms with elementary safety practices. Competency evaluation of all standard radiographic procedures including surgery.

    Off campus course, generally offered in the summer.
  
  • AHXR 195 - Radiographic Clinical I

    4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lab)
    16 hours/week/4 credit hours supervised clinical practice. Rotating shifts and assignments including competency evaluations on routine exams. Active participation in radiology departments, radiographic and fluoroscopic rooms with elementary safety practices. Anatomy and positioning all standard radiographic procedures.

    Off campus course, generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHXR 221 - Radiographic Imaging II

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Continuation from Radiographic Imaging I; Survey of specialty areas, including Ultrasound, MRI, CT, and Nuclear Medicine. Provide information required to analyze radiographic images for accuracy.

    Web based blended course, generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHXR 222 - Radiographic Imaging III

    2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Continuation from Radiographic Imaging II, analyze radiographic images for accuracy and to know how to adjust mispositioning or technical factors for an optimum radiograph.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOH 201/202  & BIOH 211/212 , AHXR 221 , AHXR 195 , AHXR 101 , AHXR 295 . Web based blended course, generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHXR 225 - Radiobiology/Radiation Protection

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    Learn and understand the concepts of radiobiology and radiation protection, as it relates to general radiography. Includes cell biology and the effects of radiation on cells, causing genetic damage and how this can be passed onto future generations. Radiation protection as it relates to workers in the radiology field and patients.

    Prerequisite(s): AHXR 100 , AHXR 140 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • AHXR 270 - Radiographic Registry Review

    2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 1 Lab)
    This course provides an online and classroom review for the ARRT certification examination. The course will consist of readings, multiple testing, testing strategies, and review utilizing multiple, published radiology review texts.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AHXR 295 - Radiographic Clinical III

    8 credits (Hrs: 6 Lab)
    32 hours /week. 8 credits. Clinical practice with less assistance to foster increased proficiency and responsible decision-making in a variety of situations.

    Off campus course, generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • AHXR 295 - Radiographic Clinical IV

    6 credits (Hrs: 6 Lab)
    24 hours /week/6 credits. Clinical practice with less assistance to foster increased proficiency and responsible decision-making in a variety of situations. Clinical experience with advanced modalities, CT, MRI, mammography, vascular procedures and nuclear medicine are optional.

    Off campus course, generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • AMGT 090 - Introductory Keyboarding

    2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Using word processing software, this class will teach students the proper keystrokes to be used when using a computer keyboard. The students will also be introduced to some basic software features that are used when formatting typed documents. Speed Building and proofreading will also be addressed.

  
  • AMGT 113 - Keyboarding & Document Processing

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Students will format various types of correspondence including full and modified-block style letters, memos, tables, reports, and special report pages. Development of speed and accuracy will also be stressed.

    Prerequisite(s): AMGT 090  or Consent of Instructor.
  
  • AMGT 145 - Records Management

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The objective of this course is to acquaint students with a basic knowledge of records management. Students will be provided information about the profession of records management, paperwork management systems, and electronic data management systems.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • AMGT 240 - Admin Support for the Office

    1 - 5 credits (Variable) (Hrs: Variable)
    A course which offers an internship in government, business, and nonprofit organizations. Students will develop initiative, dependability, skills in organization, and abilities in interpersonal relations. Should be taken during the student’s last semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor, may be repeated for more credit.
  
  • ANTY 101 - Anthropology & the Human Experience

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    An overview of the origin and evolution of man, culture and society, including an introduction to the four major fields of anthropology: physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistics and archaeology.

    Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered all semesters.
  
  • ANTY 122 - Race and Minorities

    3 credits
    Race, ethnicity, and minority are powerful cultural and social constructs in American society.  This course will explore from a critical Anthropological perspective the concept of race, to assess its validity as a biological and socio-cultural category.  We will examine the relationship between race, ethnicity, and minority status among major ethnic groups of the U.S. and throughout the world, outlining their political, economic, and cultural struggles for societal equality.

  
  • ANTY 227 - Human Sexuality & Culture

    3 credits (3 hrs Lec)
    This course examines human sexuality from an anthropological point of view.  The hallmark of anthropology is its emphasis on both the biological and cultural dimensions of what it means to be human.  That perspective enriches our understanding of human sexuality because it encourages us to examine a wide range of human sexual experiences across cultures and over the evolutionary history of our species.  We will apply this holistic perspective to the genetic, physiological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of human sexuality.

  
  • ANTY 311 - Primatology

    3 credits (3 hrs Lec)


    Primatology is the study of non-human primates. Although, non-human primates are interesting in their own right, anthropologists often use them as a primary tool for gaining insights into the evolution of human behavior and human social systems. This course will explore a variety of topics including diversity and distribution of primates, female and male strategies, predation, primates and disease, conservation, and ethics within primatology. Students will be able to apply a comprehensive understanding of biological evolution to social and reproductive behaviors, become versed at reading and critiquing research from the primary literature, and understand how primate conservation is intricately linked to human behavior.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester in odd years.

    BIOB 101, BIOB 160, and/or ANTY 101 are suggested but not required.

  
  • ANTY 315 - Forensic Anthropology

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Forensic Anthropology This course will teach students how to identify bones of the human skeleton and how these are used to identify age at death, ancestry, sex, and stature; teach techniques for recovery and treatment of forensic material, methods for using occupational and pathological markers to assist in the identification of skeletal remains, and how forensic anthropologists estimate cause of, and time since death, by interpreting trauma to bone. Students will become familiar with the basics of human osteology and interpretation of human skeletal remains, as they apply to a broad field that encompasses archaeology, biological anthropology, and law.

    Course generally offered in the spring.
  
  • ANTY 329 - Culture Change and Global Development

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Anthropology is the study of human diversity across the world and through time; it offers a unique opportunity to investigate the cultural and biological variation among our species, in both a past and present context. This course has several aims: 1) focus on the core dimensions of humanity and culture; 2) examine the variability within and among world cultures focusing on the interconnectedness of politics, subsistence, economics, and cultural process; and 3) explore patterns of culture change associated with colonialism, development, and globalization.  This course will: 1) introduce essential concepts of anthropology regarding: subsistence patterns, technology, economics, kinship, religion, politics, ethnicity, equality and inequality, gender and age status; and 2) examine concepts of culture change, particularly as they relate to economic development, global finance, war and terrorism, population growth, health, and the environment.
     

    Course is generally offered in the fall.
  
  • ANTY 467 - Archaeological Field School

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A summer of archaeological field work at a location away from the University; training in excavation and laboratory methods. The Field School will provide training and experience in archaeological methods and techniques including: identification of pre-historic sites using topography, use of archaeological tools, excavation process, documentation, photography, and analysis of cultural materials and features. Cultural materials include lithic debitage, stone and faunal tools, ceramics and utilized skeletal material, as well as variant types of cooking hearths. This school will be staffed by a local archaeologist with extensive experience in the archaeology of the Northern Great Plains, as well as a Physical Anthropologist with broad experience in Lower and Middle Paleolithic Archaeology, hominin morphology, and faunal skeletal analysis.

    Course offered during the summer.
  
  • AST 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec & Lab)


    15 weeks This class will provide the students with the theory and hands on experience on live vehicles as a foundation for advanced automotive courses including: Shop Safety, common hand tools, basic shop equipment, basic diagnostic equipment, measuring systems and tools, fasteners, service information, preventive maintenance, tire and wheel assembly service, sell-up theory, basic theory’s and math, common automotive industry terms and industry standards.


    Workplace Skills Training is in direct response to industry needs for students to possess the basic skills indicative of certified professionals. The course design encourages students in developing life skills necessary to locate gainful employment in the automotive industry. Instructional focus includes: seeking and applying for employment, preparing resumes, filling out applications, interviewing techniques, attending to personal appearance and communication skills. Furthermore, emphasis is placed upon the skills required to retain industry employment including: punctuality, regular attendance, following directions, general shop practices, productivity, hourly and flat rate compensation, time clock management, problem solving, employee loyalty and responsibility, employee professionalism and good customer service skills.
     

  
  • AST 106 - Auto Manual Drive Train and Axels (Lec)

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
    In this course the students will be able to identify major parts of an automotive transmission and explain the functions of the automatic and manual transmission components. The student should be able to remove transmissions from a vehicle, disassemble the transmission into subassemblies, clean, inspect, repair and reassemble these subassemblies, and reinstall, road test and adjust the transmission.

 

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