Apr 29, 2024  
2011-2012 Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Courses


 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 111 - Fundamentals of Accounting

    3-0-3
    Accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, adjusting, and preparation of financial statements. Focuses on maintenance of books for a sole proprietorship. No credit earned if taken after ACCT 201 or 202.
  
  • ACCT 201 - Accounting I

    3-0-3
    Principles, techniques, and tools of accounting. Includes the principles of collecting, summarizing, and reporting financial information for sole proprietorships. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for MATH 118
  
  • ACCT 202 - Accounting II

    3-0-3
    Partnerships, corporations, and analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201.
  
  • ACCT 205 - Principles of Financial Accounting

    3-0-3
    An introduction to the accounting model and financial statement preparation with emphasis on the concepts and terminology needed to understand a typical corporate report. Topics covered include current and long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities, stockholders’ equity, revenues, and expenses. Students wishing a foundational course are encouraged to take a lower-level Accounting course before attempting this course. Prerequisite(s): BUSG 129 and MATH 118. Note(s): Credit will not be awarded for this course and ACCT 201 or ACCT 202.
  
  • ACCT 211 - Managerial Accounting

    3-0-3
    Accounting as aid to management functions. Production and analysis of documents such as cost-volume-profit, break-even point variance, budgeting, and cost allocation. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 or ACCT 205.
  
  • ACCT 212 - Intermediate Accounting I

    3-0-3
    Theory and practice of accounting. Concentrates on asset side of balance sheet. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 202.
  
  • ACCT 213 - Intermediate Accounting II

    3-0-3
    Current corporation, investment, and accounting principles. Concentrates on liabilities and equities. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 202.
  
  • ACCT 214 - Tax Accounting - Individuals

    3-0-3
    Current Internal Revenue Act and its application to the federal income tax for individuals.
  
  • ACCT 215 - Tax Accounting - Corporations

    3-0-3
    Current Internal Revenue Act and its applications to corporations and partnerships. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201.
  
  • ACCT 218 - Payroll Accounting

    3-0-3
    Emphasizes the methods of computing earnings and deductions, preparation of payroll records, and journalizing payroll transactions as well as focusing on federal and state payroll laws and their effect on payroll records and required government reports. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201.
  
  • ACCT 221 - Computerized Accounting Using Peachtree

    3-0-3
    Hands-on instruction utilizing the computerized accounting software program Peachtree® which is used in many medium-sized businesses. Topics include the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and inventory, and generating financial statements and other reports needed for accountants to make decisions. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 or ACCT 205. Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT 221 and ACCT 222 toward a certificate or degree.
  
  • ACCT 222 - Computerized Accounting Using Quickbooks

    3-0-3
    Hands-on instruction using the computerized accounting software Quickbooks®, which is suited for very small and home-based businesses that are service-oriented. Includes maintaining an accounting recording-keeping system to record daily transactions and generate financial statements. Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT 221 and ACCT 222 toward a certificate or degree.
  
  • ACCT 230 - Governmental Accounting

    3-0-3
    Introduction to concepts and procedures of fund accounting as applied to government and nonprofit institutions. Topics include principles of fund accounting, appropriations, encumbrances, expenditures, and problems and procedures related to use and control aspects of budgets. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201.
  
  • ACCT 275 - Advanced Accounting Projects

    3-0-3
    Maintenance of a complete set of accounting books and related financial statements both manually and electronically.  Entire accounting cycle is completed.  Includes previously prepared financial statements to perform analytical analysis and review, make informed judgments, solve problems, prepare tax returns, identify and apply ethical positions and effectively communicate information, both orally and in writing to the end users. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 and ACCT 202 and ACCT 214 and ACCT 221 or ACCT 222 and BUSG 129 and BUSG 224 and BUSG 178.

Administrative Office Technology

  
  • ADOT 101 - Keyboarding

    3-0-3
    Introduction to touch typing using a computer. Overview of computer keyboard function keys, terminology and procedures.
  
  • ADOT 102 - Keyboarding II

    3-0-3
    Basic typing skills continued. Emphasizes production of various kinds of business correspondence, reports, tabulations and forms from unarranged rough-draft copies. Prerequisite(s): ADOT 101.
  
  • ADOT 105 - Survey of Computer Applications

    3-0-3
    Hands-on approach to the use of microcomputer application software. Includes word processing, database, spreadsheet and slide presentation.
  
  • ADOT 106 - Word Processing

    3-0-3
    Use the functions of a popular word processing program to create and edit documents. Documents produced include letters, reports, and memorandums. Includes the use of mail merge and graphics. Students must be able to type 25 words per minute.
  
  • ADOT 131 - Photo Editing for Windows

    3-0-3
    Introductory course to photo-editing software used to prepare photographs and photographic quality artwork for the web and print. Prerequisite(s): Proficiency with the Windows operating system recommended.
  
  • ADOT 135 - Digital Illustration Software

    3-0-3
    Development of skills using industry-standard software to create and modify illustrations. Using hands on projects students will prepare illustrations for use in both print and the web. Proficiency with Windows operating system recommended.
  
  • ADOT 141 - Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing

    3-0-3
    Creating and designing documents for desktop publishing. Documents include newsletters, reports, brochures, flyers, and resumes.
  
  • ADOT 161 - Fundamentals of 3DS Max

    3-0-3
    This course is a hands-on basic approach in the use of hardware and software involved in 3- dimensional modeling for game production and simulation. Processes and products are designed to teach students use of high demand software for the gaming industry.
  
  • ADOT 172 - Spelling and Word Concepts

    3-0-3
    Review and upgrading of spelling techniques to increase command of standard English.
  
  • ADOT 178 - General Office Procedures

    3-0-3
    Organizational strategies, communication techniques, and technological innovations typically used in a business office setting.  The student will learn and demonstrate general and specific duties of an office professional. 
  
  • ADOT 179 - Records Management

    3-0-3
    Basic techniques of record keeping and filing.
  
  • ADOT 201 - Machine Transcription

    3-0-3
    Techniques of machine transcription. Simulates actual business messages and includes vocabulary commonly used in office settings. Includes activities to improve vocabulary and English usage. Uses transcribing machines. Prerequisite(s): ADOT 101.
  
  • ADOT 205 - Advanced Word Processing

    3-0-3
    Production of complex documents using merging, tables, forms, and tables of contents. Documents include newsletters, flyers, and reports. Prerequisite(s): ADOT 106 or permission of instructor.
  
  • ADOT 208 - Presentations with PowerPoint

    3-0-3
    A presentation graphics course using slide presentation.
  
  • ADOT 209 - Web Design Using Expression Web

    3-0-3
    Web design using stable, tested, and smoothly organized program geared for ease of learning and use. Prerequisite(s): Proficiency with the Windows operating system and World Wide Web.
  
  • ADOT 215 - Web Design Using Dreamweaver

    3-0-3
    Introduction to using PC platform Macromedia Dreamweaver, a web-design program that uses visual layout tools with text-based HTML editing features for the creation, management, and maintenance of web sites.
  
  • ADOT 225 - Multimedia and Animation Technologies with Flash

    3-0-3
    Introductory course to multimedia animation software used to develop low-bandwidth animations, as well as complex interactive multimedia web sites. Basic knowledge of web design is recommended.
  
  • ADOT 231 - Customer Service Help Desk

    3-0-3
    Information technology support techniques and tools. Students learn to respond to problems that arise in the use of computers in the workplace. Students will use and assess technologies that support help desk tasks; and they will address technical support issues in solving problems of computer users as customers. Training and documentation are also covered. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL-101: English Composition I.
  
  • ADOT 232 - Application Software Support

    3-0-3
    Support and troubleshooting of the most recent version of popular software packages used in desktop computing. The roles and responsibilities of application software support are taught with a special emphasis in knowledge and skills needed to support users of desktop computers in business, industry, and the non-profit sector. Installation and configuration are included with some implications for training and documentation. Prerequisite(s):  CNET 157 or CMIN-204
  
  • ADOT 261 - Legal Office Procedures

    3-0-3
    Preparation of legal documents, study of legal terms and legal office routine. Prerequisite(s): ADOT 101.
  
  • ADOT 262 - Legal Terminology and Transcription

    3-0-3
    Development of legal vocabulary, emphasizing definitions, spelling, machine transcription, correspondence; introduction to business and litigation legal documents, along with increasing computer skills. Prerequisite(s): ADOT 106.
  
  • ADOT 263 - Project Management Applications

    3-0-3
    Students will use critical thinking and a problem-solving approach to gain a basic-to-intermediate knowledge of project management software skills. The current version of Microsoft Project is used in the course.
  
  • ADOT 264 - Database Applications

    3-0-3
    Techniques for creating and maintaining database management files using current database software. Prerequisite(s): ADOT 105 or CMIN 201 or CMIN 204.
  
  • ADOT 265 - Spreadsheet Applications

    3-0-3
    Techniques for using current spreadsheet programs to include saving files, graphing, and printing the output. Prerequisite(s): ADOT 105 or CMIN 201 or CMIN 204.
  
  • ADOT 268 - Advanced Spreadsheet Applications

    3-0-3
    Techniques for using current spreadsheet programs. Prerequisite(s): ADOT 265.

Aerospace Studies – Air Force ROTC

  
  • AERO 101 - Foundations of the U.S. Air Force I

    1-2-1
    A survey course introducing students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication skills.
  
  • AERO 102 - Foundations of the U.S. Air Force II

    1-2-1
    A continuation survey course, introducing students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Topics include: US Air Force installations, and professions; geographical awareness, U.S. defense policy; military balance; terrorism and communication skills. Prerequisite(s): AERO 101.
  
  • AERO 201 - The Evolution of USAF and Space Power I

    1-2-1
    The course examines general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective, from the first balloons and dirigibles to World War II. Historical examples are used to show the development of present day Air Force capabilities and missions. Also covered are doctrine, principles of war, and tenets of air and space power. Prerequisite(s): AERO 102.
  
  • AERO 202 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II

    1-2-1
    The course examines general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective, from World War II to the modern day conflicts. Historical examples are used to show the development of present day Air Force capabilities and mission. Also covered are doctrine, principles of war, and tenets of air and space power. Prerequisite(s): AERO 201.

American Sign Language Studies

  
  • ASLS 101 - American Sign Language I

    3-0-3
    Introductory course in American Sign Language using a natural language approach to introduce culturally appropriate signed concepts. Common communicative events and interactions are utilized to acquire a basic working vocabulary and grammar. Includes development of linguistic and cultural behaviors and awareness of and respect for Deaf culture. Instruction is in ASL without the use of voice.

     
  
  • ASLS 102 - American Sign Language II

    3-0-3
    Intermediate course in American Sign Language using a natural language approach to increase fluency and speed in conversational settings. Emphasis is on the comprehensive and production of increasingly complex linguistic structures. Instruction is in ALS without the use of voice.
      Prerequisite(s): ASLS 101
  
  • ASLS 110 - Finger Spelling and Numbering in ASLS

    3-0-3
    Comprehensive study of expressive and receptive fingerspelling and numbering systems used in American Sign Language.
      Prerequisite(s): ASLS 101
  
  • ASLS 150 - Introduction to Deaf Studies

    3-0-3
    Sociolinguistic and historical survey of Deaf culture, language, education, political movements, art and literature, as well as notable figures and organizations.
     
  
  • ASLS 201 - American Sign Language III

    3-0-3
    Advanced course in American Sign Language using a natural language approach to increase mastery and fluency in conversational settings. Emphasis is on the development of narrative skills using classifiers and more advanced ASL linguistic features. Instruction is in ASL without the use of voice.
      Prerequisite(s): ASLS 102 and ASLS 110 and ASLS 150 and Eligibility for ENGL 101: English Composition I.
  
  • ASLS 202 - American Sign Language IV

    3-0-3
    Advanced ASL course integrating cultural and linguistic competencies in communication events. Emphasis is on idiomatic language usage and mastery of vocabulary and more native-like syntax. Instruction is in ASL without the use of voice.
      Prerequisite(s): ASLS 201, ENGL 101
     
  
  • ASLS 205 - ASL Narratives

    3-0-3
    Comprehensive study of ASL humor, drama, poetry, storytelling, handshape and number stories and the artists producing these works. Instruction is in ASL without use of voice. Prerequisite(s): ASLS 102 and ASLS 110 and ASLS 150
     
  
  • ASLS 210 - Comparative Linguistics

    3-0-3
    Contrastive study of American Sign Language and Manually Coded English, and an introduction to linguistic self-analysis. Instruction is in ASL without use of voice. Usually taken with ASLS 201. This is the last course of the Certificate of Technical Studies in American Sign Language Studies. Prerequisite(s): ASLS 102, 150, 204, and ENGL 101.
  
  • ASLS 220 - Introduction to Interpreting

    3-0-3
    An introductory course that examines the prevailing theoretical models and professional standards of professional interpreting. Prerequisite(s): ASLS 102, 150, and ENGL 101.
  
  • ASLS 235 - Discourse Analysis

    3-0-3
    In depth study of theoretical frameworks between English and ASL, focusing on social interaction, sociolinguistics, and discourse analysis.
      Prerequisite(s): ASLS 102 and ASLS 110 and ASLS 204.
     
  
  • ASLS 252 - Specialized Topics in Interpreting

    3-0-3
    Advanced interpreting course focusing on the development of vocabulary for specific settings and the development of skills and techniques needed to work with diverse consumers.
      Prerequisite(s): ASLS 201, and ASLS 220, and ASLS 235 and ENGL 101.
     
  
  • ASLS 261 - English-to-ASL Interpreting

    3-0-3
    Advanced interpreting course focusing on the process of English to ASL interpretation using expanded vocabulary, semantically appropriate linguistic features, and increased fluency.
      Prerequisite(s): ASLS 201 and ASLS 220, and ASLS 235.
     
  
  • ASLS 262 - ASL-to-English Interpreting

    3-0-3
    Advanced course focusing on the process of ASL to English interpretation using expanded vocabulary, semantically appropriate linguistic features, and increased fluency.
      Prerequisite(s): ASLS 201 and ASLS 220, and ASLS 235.
     
  
  • ASLS 263 - Interpreting Practicum

    1-6-3
    Capstone course of the American Sign Language Interpreting degree program with focus on real-world application of acquired knowledge, skills, and techniques.
      Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Director.

Anthropology and Geography

  
  • ANTH 160 - Cultural Anthropology

    3-0-3
    Nature and diversity of human cultures.
  
  • ANTH 165 - Physical Anthropology

    3-0-3
    Origin and evolution of human species; includes human genetics and modern primates.
  
  • ANTH 181 - Geography

    3-0-3
    Describes and analyzes relationships of physical and human forces in various world regions.
  
  • ANTH 200 - Music as Culture

    3-0-3
    Music as social behavior. Cross-cultural examples provide basis for original research. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Honors courses is limited to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and no remaining Developmental English or Reading requirements.
  
  • ANTH 205 - Physical Geography

    3-0-3
    Introduces basic differences in geographical setting by examining landforms, surficial processes, and climate. LCTCS Course: GEOG 205/2050

Architectural/Design Construction Technology

  
  • ARCH 110 - Architectural Design I

    2-4-3
    Theory and practice in solving beginning design problems. Emphasizes spatial organization, form and processes. Residential buildings and environmental design projects with construction practices are explored.
  
  • ARCH 120 - Architectural Design II

    2-4-3
    Theory, practice, and methodology in solving intermediate design problems. Construction methods and codes for medium-large residential and commercial buildings. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 110.
  
  • ARCH 150 - Architectural Restoration and Renovation

    3-3-3
    Designs and theories for the historic preservation, restoration and renovation of buildings. Recording graphic observations from an architectural viewpoint.
  
  • ARCH 160 - Construction Practices and Codes

    2-4-3
    Materials and processes involved in current construction practices and building codes, with application to architectural detailing.
  
  • ARCH 165 - Office Practices and Specifications

    2-4-3
    Professional relationships among architect, engineer, client, and contractor. Project management, estimating, and specification writing.
  
  • ARCH 180 - History and Theory of Architecture

    3-0-3
    From early ages to the present.
  
  • ARCH 210 - Architectural Design III

    2-4-3
    Theory, practice, and methodology of solving intermediate design problems for renovation, restoration, and historic preservation of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Includes appropriate construction methods and codes. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 110.
  
  • ARCH 212 - Computer-Aided Architectural Drawing

    1-6-3
    Computer production of a full set of construction plans for typical residential building. Prerequisite(s): CADD 125, CADD 201, ARCH 110. Same course as CADD 212.
  
  • ARCH 230 - Environmental Technology I

    2-4-3
    Design of heating, air-conditioning, plumbing system, acoustics, and solar energy of buildings and subdivisions. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 110.
  
  • ARCH 235 - Environmental Technology II

    2-4-3
    Design of lighting, wiring, control circuits, and electrical equipment of buildings and subdivisions. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 110.
  
  • ARCH 285 - Architectural Design IV

    2-4-3
    Advanced design, research, construction, and production of the built environment. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 110.

Biology

  
  • BIOL 072 - Fundamental Readings in Biology

    3-0-3
    Study-skills course for pre-nursing, pre-allied health, or pre-science majors who have limited background in biology. Covers basic concepts. Emphasizes reading and understanding scientific textbooks. Corequisite(s): READ 072. Note(s): Cannot be used for degree credit.
  
  • BIOL 095 - The Human Body

    3-0-3
    Elementary survey of structure and function of human body in health and disease. Includes cells and tissues, skin, skeletal system, muscles, the nervous system, and the circulatory system. Note(s): Cannot be used for degree credit.
  
  • BIOL 101 - Introductory Biology I

    3-0-3
    Life processes, the cell as a basic unit of life, major body systems, human development, and simple genetics. Suitable for non-science majors.
  
  • BIOL 102 - Introductory Biology II

    3-0-3
    Evolution, origin of life, ecology, and impact of man on urban environment. Includes evaluation methods of environmental pollution and pest management. Especially suitable for non-science majors. Note(s): Cannot be used as a required course by general science majors.
  
  • BIOL 107 - Introductory Biology I Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Explores topics discussed in BIOL 101.
  
  • BIOL 108 - Introductory Biology II Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Explores topics discussed in BIOL 102.
  
  • BIOL 114 - Nutrition

    3-0-3
    Nutrients, including functions, factors affecting utilization, food sources, dietary allowances, food habits and special needs. Includes dietary calculations and evaluation and current issues in nutrition.
  
  • BIOL 120 - Introductory Plant Biology

    3-0-3
    Basic principles of biology of plants; interrelationships of structure and function at succeeding levels: cell, organism, population, community, and ecosystem. Anatomy and physiology of seed-producing plants and “lower plants” focusing on major organ systems. Corequisite(s): BIOL 121.
  
  • BIOL 121 - Introductory Plant Biology Laboratory

    0-2-1
    The use of microscopy systems to investigate the anatomy and physiology of plants, focusing on the identification and study of tissue and organ systems. Corequisite(s): BIOL 120.
  
  • BIOL 141 - General Biology I

    3-0-3
    Biochemistry, cell biology, cellular metabolism, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and tissue structure. For general science and health science majors. First of two lecture courses covering the biological sciences. Students are strongly encouraged to take BIOL 143 during the same semester.
  
  • BIOL 142 - General Biology II

    3-0-3
    Genetics, population genetics, embryology, evolutionary theory, animal behavior, and ecology. Surveys the five kingdoms of life, with emphasis on evolutionary relationships. (For general science and health science majors. Second of two lecture courses covering the biological sciences.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 141 and BIOL 143. Students are strongly encouraged to take BIOL 144 during the same semester.
  
  • BIOL 143 - General Biology I Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Use of the microscope, study of cell and tissue structure, osmosis and diffusion, genetics, photosynthesis, respiration, plant anatomy, and vertebrate anatomy. Dissection required. Students are strongly encouraged to take BIOL 141 during the same semester.
  
  • BIOL 144 - General Biology II Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Genetics, embryology, evidences of evolution, animal phylogeny with dissection of members of representative groups, plant phylogeny with emphasis on terrestrial adaptation, and characteristics of fungi. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 141 and BIOL 143. Students are strongly encouraged to take BIOL 142 during the same semester.
  
  • BIOL 161 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology

    3-0-3
    Overview of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems. Explores structure and function organs and their relationship to each other and to the total human organism. Corequisite(s): BIOL 163.
  
  • BIOL 163 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

    0-3-1
    An anatomic survey of organs and structures covered in BIOL 161. Studies confined to the use of anatomically accurate models. Corequisite(s): BIOL 161.
  
  • BIOL 180-184 - Biological Issues

    0-(2-4)-(2-1);(1-3)-0-(1-3)
    Special topics course designed by individual faculty in order to allow interested students and faculty to explore areas of biology not covered by the usual offered courses. Students may receive up to 4 credit hours for each class. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 141, 143. Corequisite(s): BIOL 142, 144 or permission of instructor and department chair.
  
  • BIOL 201 - Botany

    3-0-3
    Plant cell, plant anatomy, plant morphology, plant physiology, plant ecology, and plant evolution. (For general science majors.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 142 and 144. Corequisite(s): BIOL 203.
  
  • BIOL 203 - Botany Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Plant cell, plant anatomy, plant morphology, plant physiology, photosynthesis, and plant taxonomy with emphasis on phylogeny. Corequisite(s): BIOL 201.
  
  • BIOL 204 - Plant Taxonomy

    3-0-3
    Introductory study of plant identification, naming and classification. Covers history of plant systematics and the role of evolution in plant taxonomy. Proper preparation and cataloging of museum specimens is also covered. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 141, 143, or BIOL 120, 121 or BIOL 209. Corequisite(s): BIOL 205.
  
  • BIOL 205 - Plant Taxonomy Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Basic techniques of plant collection and identification with emphasis on the local major plant families of vascular plants. Herbarium mounts will be prepared. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 141, 143 or BIOL 120,121. Corequisite(s): BIOL 204.
  
  • BIOL 207 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    3-0-3
    Vertebrate characteristics, vertebrate embryology, vertebrate taxonomy and phylogeny, and evolutionary development of vertebrate organ systems. (For general science majors.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 144. Corequisite(s): BIOL 209.
  
  • BIOL 209 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Concentrates on dissection. Stresses vertebrate phylogeny and trends in the evolutionary development of vertebrate organ systems. Corequisite(s): BIOL 207.
  
  • BIOL 210 - Microbiology

    3-0-3
    Emphasizes human pathogens. Includes the prokaryotic cell, bacterial growth and reproduction, bacterial metabolism, bacterial genetics, pathogenic bacteria, and antimicrobial drugs. (For general science and health science majors.) No credit for both BIOL 210 and BIOL 211. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 141 and 143 or equivalent; or a composite ACT score of 22 or higher and passed biology in high school with a grade of “B” or better; or passing score on the Biology Placement Exam. Students are strongly encouraged to take BIOL 212 during the same semester.
  
  • BIOL 211 - Microbiology of Human Pathogens

    3-0-3
    Pathogenic bacteria, fungi, protozoans, viruses, and helminths are characterized and etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of related infectious diseases are described. (For general science and health science majors.) No credit for both BIOL 210 and 211. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 120, 121, or “C” or better in BIOL 201, 203. “C” or better in BIOL 141 and 143 or equivalent; or “C” or better in BIOL 161 and 163; or a composite ACT score of 22 or higher and passed biology in high school with a grade of “B” or higher; or passing score on the Biology Placement Exam.
  
  • BIOL 212 - Microbiology Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Taxonomy of microorganisms, bacterial morphology and staining techniques, culture methods, identification of unknown bacteria using morphological, physiological, and serological techniques. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 141 and 143 or equivalent; or “C” or better in BIOL 161 and 163; or a composite ACT score of 22 or higher and passed biology in high school with a grade of “B” or higher; or passing score on the Biology Placement Exam. Students are strongly encouraged to take BIOL 210 or 211 during the same semester.
  
  • BIOL 231 - Introduction to Biological Evolution

    3-0-3
    Concepts of evolutionary biology. Topics include development of the modern theory of evolution, heredity and genetics, natural selection, sexual selection, speciation, coevolution, extinction, life histories, population genetics, and human evolution. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 141, 143. Corequisite(s): BIOL 142, 144 or permission of instructor and department chair.
  
  • BIOL 245 - Genetics

    3-0-3
    Introduces principles of inheritance. Includes Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, human genetics, and role of genetics in evolution. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in BIOL 141 and 143.
 

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