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Course Descriptions

The numbers in parentheses following course titles indicate (1) hours per week of lecture, (2) hours per week of laboratory and (3) semester credit hours. An asterisk (*) following these three figures indicates variable or alternative credit, and the last figure represents the maximum variation in semester credit hours. In general, credit hours for these variable courses may range from one to the number indicated.

The frequency of offering follows the meeting and credit hour information. Courses offered every year are designated by semester(s) only. Courses offered every other year are designated by semester and odd/even year.

Note: Since most courses are not offered every semester, students should be aware that failure to take a required course when it is offered may delay graduation.

Any course may be offered on demand should sufficient interest be demonstrated and should a qualified instructor be available. “Demand” courses with a defined content will be offered as regularly as practical for the host department.

At the end of the course description, the following information will be given when applicable: laboratory information, corequisites (“concurrent enrollment”) and prerequisites, cross listed courses (“same as”), special fees, and pertinent information about the use of the course.

Courses and Numbering

All courses are listed alphabetically by course prefix and numerically within each prefix. The department and college assignments are also noted. ACU uses a three-digit course numbering system. Courses numbered 100 to 299 are lower-level courses (primarily for freshmen and sophomores). Courses numbered from 300 to 499 are upper-level, or advanced, courses (primarily for juniors and seniors). Courses numbered 500 to 799 are graduate courses. All courses numbered 000 to 099 do not count toward graduation or GPA.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Some courses have prerequisites, which must be met before a student may register for that course. In some cases, a student may have special knowledge, skills or background that will enable him or her to perform well in a given class without meeting its prerequisites. Such a student should seek special permission from the department and/or instructor offering the course. Courses listed as corequisite must be taken together. Students should refer to the most recent catalog for course corequisites, prerequisites, and restrictions.

Course Sequencing

Some courses have recommendations of a previous course(s) for appropriate sequencing. Such recommendations are not prerequisites; the system will allow any student meeting a course’s prerequisites to enroll for a course regardless of whether the student meets the sequencing recommendations. Students are cautioned, however, to follow sequencing recommendations when all of the courses in the sequence are on their degree plans.

Guided Study, Special Topics, and Tutorial Courses

Each department may offer Guided Study (also called Independent Study) courses (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700); Special Topics courses (140, 240, 340, 440, 540, 640, 740); or Tutorial courses (generally offered to students at Study Abroad locations) as special needs dictate and/or available faculty allow. The first number will indicate the level of the course. Special Topics courses are offered on a one-time basis, to take advantage of particular faculty expertise, or to allow a department to develop a course for permanent inclusion in the inventory of courses. Generally, Special Topics and Tutorial courses may be included in the Semester Schedule when they are offered; Guided Studies will not be included in the Semester Schedule.

The Texas Common Course Numbering System

The Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) has been designed for the purpose of aiding students in the transfer of general academic courses between colleges and universities throughout Texas. Common courses are freshman and sophomore academic credit courses that have been identified as common by institutions that are members of the common course numbering system. The system ensures that if the student takes the courses the receiving institution designates as common, then the courses will be accepted in transfer.

For further information contact the transfer course coordinator in the Registrar’s Office.
 

English
  

  • ENGL 622 - Rhetoric and Belief

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course focuses on the intersections of rhetoric and belief. Students examine traditional religious discourse and consider the rhetorical nature of that discourse, as well as examine ways that belief - not just faith in a transcendent being - permeates much (if not all) rhetorical discourse.
  

  • ENGL 623 - Discourse Theory

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Offers a brief historical framework from the sophists to the Scottish Enlightenment. It then explores the implications of major discourse theorists on composition and rhetoric studies.
  

  • ENGL 624 - Non-Traditional Rhetoric

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    The course offers immersion into one type of non-traditional rhetoric (visual, feminist, silence, etc.) each time it is taught. Students will read text and theories in the non-traditional rhetoric as well as perform one major analysis.
  

  • ENGL 625 - Rhetorical Methods and Publication

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    The course offers experience understanding quantitative and ethnographic research in composition as well as preparing students to perform rhetorical analysis for publication.
  

  • ENGL 631 - Contexts: Studies in a Single Author

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Focusing on a single author, this course encourages a depth of exploration that is not feasible in the format of survey courses. This format allows for an intensive study of the works and context of an author and through this examines multiple modes of literary criticism and theory.
  

  • ENGL 633 - Connections: Studies in a Literary Period

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This seminar integrates the philosophical, cultural, political, and spiritual underpinnings of period formation, in a transnational, interdisciplinary context through discussions in a seminar setting.
  

  • ENGL 650 - Contemporary Composition Theory

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    Contemporary Composition Theory surveys problems, issues, and current threads of discussion within contemporary Composition-Rhetoric scholarship. Prerequisite: Permission from Graduate Director, Department of Language and Literature. Each student must be entered manually by department.
  

  • ENGL 652 - Rhetorical Theory and Praxis

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    An examination of rhetorical theories as they informed praxis, beginning with an overview of the history of rhetoric, then a study of the intersection between rhetorical theory and writing center theory and pedagogy and composition theory and pedagogy.
  

  • ENGL 699 - Master’s Thesis

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 6
    This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.

Engineering
  

  • ENGR 115 - Introduction to Engineering and Physics

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2
    Terms Offered: Fall

    An introduction to the career fields of engineering and physics. Topics include sub disciplines within engineering and physics, tools and methods used in these fields, and the processes of modeling and problem solving. Computational analytical and design tools will also be introduced. Prerequisite: MATH 124  or concurrent enrollment. Corequisite: ENGR 116 .
  

  • ENGR 116 - Introduction to Engineering and Physics Laboratory

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Fall

    A laboratory class demonstrating and exploring topics covered in ENGR 115 . Physical concepts such as force, work, and energy will be illustrated as well as using these concepts within engineering design. Prerequisite: MATH 124  or concurrent enrollment. Corequisite: ENGR 115  . Course fee.
  

  • ENGR 131 - Computer Aided Design and Modeling

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    An introductory course in the use of computer aided design (CAD) software for drafting, engineering design, and 3D modeling.
  

  • ENGR 135 - Introduction to Electric Circuits

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Basic electrical measurements and devices, introductory electronics. Emphasis on lab work. Intended for those who will use electronic instruments and methods in their profession. Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 136  is required. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or credit for MATH 185 . Same as PHYS 135 .
  

  • ENGR 136 - Introduction to Electric Circuits Laboratory

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 135  is required. Same as PHYS 136 . Course fee.
  

  • ENGR 210 - Digital Logic

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    This course covers fundamental concepts of digital electronics, including binary numbers, binary mathematical operations, error codes, Boolean algebra, Boolean logic simplification, Karnaugh maps, gate-level schematics, combinational logic, sequential logic, latches, flip-flops, counters, clocks, registers, and memory. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in both ENGR 135 /PHYS 135  and ENGR 136 /PHYS 136 . Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 211  required.
  

  • ENGR 211 - Digital Logic Laboratory

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Fall

    This laboratory course accompanies ENGR 210 , supplementing the theoretical presentation of digital logic from lecture with practical logic circuit building experience using tools such as, but not limited to, power supplies, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, prototyping breadboards, discrete TTL and CMOS logic devices, and FPGAs. Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 210  required. Course fee.
  

  • ENGR 220 - Engineering Mechanics: Statics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, even years

    A study of composition and resolution of forces, equilibrium of force systems, friction, forces acting on and in trusses and frames, centroids, and moments of inertia. Prerequisite: PHYS 220 /PHYS 221 ; MATH 186  or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • ENGR 222 - Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

    Study of the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, including the governing force-mass-acceleration, work-energy, and impulse-momentum relationships for two- and three-dimensional cases. Prerequisite: ENGR 220 ; MATH 286  or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • ENGR 281 - Engineering Thermodynamics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A study of the basic concepts of thermodynamic systems. Addresses the first and second laws of thermodynamics, the properties of pure substances, entropy, ideal gas behavior, power and refrigeration cycle analysis, and use of psychometric charts with applications to engineering systems. Prerequisite: PHYS 222   and MATH 186  .
  

  • ENGR 305 - Environmental Health and Safety for Engineers

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Provides an overview of environmental health and safety history, regulations, and their application for engineering professionals. In particular this course will include OSHA regulations and permits, MSDS’s, workplace hazards and engineering safeguards. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
  

  • ENGR 306 - Engineering Ethics

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Spring

    The purpose of this course is to provide engineering students with the fundamentals of professional ethics. This course will provide students with a set of tools and concepts that are directly applicable to the personal and professional decisions that may be encountered as practicing engineers. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
  

  • ENGR 320 - Material Science

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Application of material science information in applying engineering materials to the design of components. Evaluating, interpreting, and application of industry standards for materials such as American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), American Petroleum Engineers (API), Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN), and others. Prerequisite: Credit for MATH 185  or placement into MATH 186  or MATH 286  and CHEM 131 /CHEM 133 .
  

  • ENGR 332 - Mechanics of Materials

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    A study of the internal effects of stresses and strains on solid bodies subjected to external loading. Prerequisite: ENGR 220  and MATH 186 .
  

  • ENGR 333 - Fluid Mechanics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Overview of fluid static and dynamic properties; principles of conservation of energy and momentum, flow of real fluid; flow of ideal fluid; laminar and turbulent flow regimes. Application of fluid mechanic laws to engineering problems and design elements. Prerequisite: ENGR 220 . Concurrent enrollment in MATH 361  required.
  

  • ENGR 334 - Heat and Mass Transfer

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A study of the rates of heat and mass transfer using the fundamental mechanisms of conduction, convection, and radiation. Prerequisite: ENGR 281 , MATH 361 , and credit for or conncurrent enrollment in ENGR 333 .
  

  • ENGR 342 - Measurement Techniques

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    An introduction to transducers for measuring physical phenomena such as temperature, pressure, and acceleration. Signal processing and statistical concepts related to measured variables are also included. Prerequisite: ENGR 135 , PHYS 222 , and MATH 361 . Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 343  required.
  

  • ENGR 343 - Measurement Techniques Laboratory

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Fall

    A laboratory introduction to transducers for measuring physical phenomena such as temperature, pressure, and acceleration. Signal processing and statistical concepts related to measured variables are also included. Prerequisite: ENGR 136 , PHYS 222 , and MATH 361 . Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 342  required. Course fee.
  

  • ENGR 350 - Engineering Economics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Application of economic analysis techniques to analyze and compare engineering projects or other type of investments. Topics covered include principles of economic equivalence, time value of money, analysis of investments, comparison of alternatives, equipment depreciation and income taxes, inflation, and uncertainty. Prerequisite: MATH 131  or MATH 185 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  

  • ENGR 355 - Electronic Devices

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Basic physics of semiconductors, pn junctions, diode circuits, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, small-signal and power amplifiers, ideal and non-ideal op amps, oscillators. Prerequisite: MATH 186  and ENGR 135 . Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 356  required.
  

  • ENGR 356 - Electronic Devices Laboratory

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Project-oriented laboratory focused on design and implementation of analog circuits with semiconductor devices. Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 355  required. Course fee.
  

  • ENGR 388 - Network Analysis

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, odd years

    Active and passive electrical networks, time and frequency domains, Fourier and LaPlace transform techniques, some non-linear circuits. Prerequisite: MATH 361  and either ENGR 135  or PHYS 135 . Same as PHYS 388 .
  

  • ENGR 390 - Junior Clinic

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    A junior year engineering design experience. Students will engage in team based professional level engineering design projects using design procedures to develop specifications, alternate solutions, and engineering drawing and plans while considering external constraints. Students will construct, model, test, and evaluate designs. Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in ENGR 342 /ENGR 343  or ENGR 333 . Course fee.
  

  • ENGR 422 - Embedded Systems

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    This course introduces fundamental concepts of embedded systems including C and assembly language programming, debugging, power supply considerations, and interfacing sensors, displays, and motors to microcontrollers. Prerequisite: ENGR 210 /ENGR 211 . Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 423  required.
  

  • ENGR 423 - Embedded Systems Laboratory

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Spring

    This laboratory introduces fundamental concepts of embedded systems including C and assembly language programming, debugging, power supply considerations, and interfacing sensors, displays, and motors to microcontrollers. Prerequisite: ENGR 210 /ENGR 211 . Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 422  required. Course fee.
  

  • ENGR 430 - Senior Clinic I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    The first of a two-course senior-level engineering design experience. Students will engage in team-based professional level engineering design projects using design procedures to develop specifications, alternate solutions, and engineering drawing and plans while considering external constraints. In collaboration with clients, students will develop an engineering design to be prototyped in ENGR 432 . Prerequisite: ENGR 390 . Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 431  required. Course fee. Contributes to completion of university capstone requirements.
  

  • ENGR 431 - Senior Clinic Studio I

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Fall

    The studio component of the first of a two-course senior-level engineering design experience. Students will engage in team based professional level engineering design projects using design procedures to develop specifications, alternate solutions, and engineering drawing and plans while considering external constraints. When appropriate, students will construct, model, test, and evaluate designs. Prerequisite: ENGR 390 . Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 430  required.
  

  • ENGR 432 - Senior Clinic II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    The second part of a two-course senior-level engineering design experience. Students will engage in team based professional level engineering design projects using design procedures to develop specifications, alternate solutions, and engineering drawing and plans while considering external constraints. Using engineering design procedures students complete a prototype of the design created during the first part of the design sequence (ENGR 430 ). Prerequisite: ENGR 430  with a grade of C or higher. Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 433  required. Course fee. A writing-intensive course. Contributes to completion of university capstone requirements.
  

  • ENGR 433 - Senior Clinic Studio II

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Spring

    The studio component of the second of a two-course senior-level engineering design experience. Students will engage in team based professional level engineering design projects using design procedures to develop specifications, alternate solutions, and engineering drawing and plans while considering external constraints. Students will construct, model, test, and evaluate design. Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 432  required.
  

  • ENGR 434 - Fluid Thermal Systems

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Design and optimization of thermal systems with real world constraints, as well as economic and design analysis. A formal technical written report and oral presentation are required. Prerequisite: ENGR 333  and either ENGR 281  or ENGR 481 .
  

  • ENGR 481 - Thermodynamics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, and as needed

    Fundamental concepts of thermodynamic systems. Law of thermodynamics, properties of simple compressible substances, entropy, energy availability, ideal gas mixtures and psychometrics, and thermodynamic cycles. Application to engines, refrigeration systems and energy conversion. Prerequisite: PHYS 330  and MATH 286 . Same as PHYS 481 .

Environmental Science
  

  • ENVR 112 - Plant Science

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A study of the applied botanical sciences. Special emphasis is placed on the use of plants by man. Plant ecology, physiology, morphology, and reproduction will be discussed in agricultural, economic, and sociological contexts. The influence of environmental factors and emerging technologies on plant growth and development will be discussed. Laboratory graded and credited with course. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee.
  

  • ENVR 233 - Soil Science

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A basic course dealing with soil types and parent material, chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils. Laboratory graded and credited with course. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee.
  

  • ENVR 320 - Energy Resources

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    A study of energy conservation, energy efficiency, the numerous forms of energy, how energy is converted from one form to another and how it is used throughout the world. Presents an environmental world-view through lectures, readings, research and reflection. Focused on safe application of energy to solve problems and meet the needs of today in a way that is sustainable into the future. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
  

  • ENVR 341 - Water Resources

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A study of the use, conservation, and management of water resources within West Texas and the southwest. Discusses demand for fresh water and the limited water supplies in arid environments. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Course fee.
  

  • ENVR 345 - Range and Wildland Plants

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Identification, classification, multiple use and economic value of native and introduced range and wildland plants in the Southwest. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Same as BIOL 345 . Special travel fee and lab fee.
  

  • ENVR 350 - Rangeland Ecology

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Physical features affecting the use of range vegetation; field classification of range grasses and range plants. Mapping, surveying and conducting range ecological studies. Designed for students desiring to work in the field of range management. Actual problems will be assigned in the field. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Course fee.
  

  • ENVR 354 - Range Science

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    The study of planned range use in order to obtain maximum animal and plant production without degrading the quality of the ecosystem. Range utilization studies, methods of reseeding rangeland and the study of improvement techniques. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Prerequisite: ENVR 345 , ENVR 350 . Course fee.
  

  • ENVR 410 - Environmental Law and Policy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Introduces the basic concepts and issues underlying environmental regulation. Includes environmental policy frameworks, protection and regulatory instruments, and major federal environmental statutes. Prerequisite: POLS 225  or higher. A capstone course.
  

  • ENVR 420 - Environmental Thought

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A history and philosophy reading survey exploring the relationship between nature and man. Presents an environmental world-view through lectures, readings, research and reflection. Focus is on philosophy and environmental ethics such as anthropocentrism, biocentrism and ecocentrism, preservation, conservation, Christian stewardship, eco-feminism, deep ecology, and sustainability from an eastern, western and Native American perspective. Prerequisite: Senior standing. A capstone and writing-intensive course.
  

  • ENVR 455 - Wildlife Ecology

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Principles of animal ecology; life histories, economic and management phases of important species of big game, upland game, waterfowl, and fish. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Recommended for animal science, environmental science and biology majors. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Course fee.
  

  • ENVR 458 - Wildlife Management Techniques

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    The purpose of this course is to describe major approaches to problem solving, suggest ways of implementing these approaches, and to improve the management of the wildlife resource through more rapid development and improved use of techniques. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Designed for environmental science majors pursuing the Wildlife and Natural Resource Management track, and biology majors. Prerequisite: ENVR 455  or BIOL 380 . Course fee.

Family Studies
  

  • FAM 232 - Family Finances

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Principles of finance and utilization of time and energy resources for the family. Includes spending plans, credit, savings, insurance, housing, taxes, investments, and estate planning.
  

  • FAM 251 - Introduction to Family Studies

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    The study of relationships, marriages and families as a social science. Examines interpersonal relationships and the dynamics of marriage and family life with an emphasis on the formation of healthy relationships and the maintenance of marital and family strengths. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  

  • FAM 265 - Child Development

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Examines the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of children from conception through adolescence including the appropriate care and guidance of children during infancy and toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence. Theories of child development and the dynamic interaction of children with their social environments are examined.
  

  • FAM 285 - Family Theories: An Introduction

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a variety of theoretical frameworks for understanding the internal dynamics of family systems. Students will explore how major concepts from various theories can be utilized to explain and predict human behavior in the context of interpersonal relationships and family life.
  

  • FAM 325 - Child Life

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    An introduction to the theory and practice of the Child Life profession. Students will gain a working knowledge of the following: scope of practice, impact of the healthcare experience in patients and families, therapeutic play, procedural preparation, family-centered care, and the Child Life Documents.
  

  • FAM 356 - Human Intimacy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Current social science research and literature pertaining to the dynamics of human intimacy and sexuality are examined from a biopsychosocial perspective. This course provides a conceptual framework and understanding of human sexuality necessary to address a multitude of sexual issues encountered when working with a highly diverse and secular audience. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
  

  • FAM 362 - Families in Society

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Examines historical and current trends in marriage and family life relevant to contemporary American society. The course provides an eco-systemic view of marriage and family life and demonstrates how social policies and family laws as well as social service programs impact the ability of families to fulfill their social functions.
  

  • FAM 452 - Parenting and Family Skills

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Principles of effective parenting including theoretical approaches to understanding parent/child relations, the etiology of child behaviors, dysfunctional parenting styles and mechanisms of behavior change. Emphasis is given to strengthening positive behaviors and developing significant perceptions and skills in children. Different family structures and interactions over the family life-span are considered.
  

  • FAM 453 - Family Crises and Resiliency

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Consideration of social institutions and resources in the community as they affect the well-being of children and families. Attention is given to: (1) families experiencing stress and crises; (2) working with nontraditional family structures (e.g., single parent and stepfamilies) (3) community resources for meeting family needs; and (4) providing students with practical experiences and information needed to work effectively with community groups.
  

  • FAM 454 - Aging and the Family

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Examines successful aging from a bio-psychosocial framework with an emphasis on changes in interpersonal relationships, roles, and family dynamics associated with aging family members. Topics include: common problems and decisions facing aging families, marriage in later life, being single, parent-child relationships, sibling ties, the role of grandparents, divorce and remarriage, physiological/health issues leading to increased dependency and long-term care and one’s life review.
  

  • FAM 455 - Ministry to Fathers

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Reviews current literature on fathering with an emphasis on equipping men and women (husbands and wives) for the vital role that fathers play in the lives of their children/family. Examines the impact of father’s absence on the lives of sons and daughters, including barriers that hinder father involvement. Participants examine the principles of effective fathering as well as how wives contribute to their husband’s fathering style. Biblical principles of masculinity are examined as well as how men become spiritual leaders of their families.
  

  • FAM 470 - Family Life Education Methodology

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Provides students with an understanding of the competencies, broad knowledge base, and skills required for the ethical practice of family life education. Students acquire knowledge regarding the design, implementation and evaluation of family life education programs including methods of teaching/learning relevant to diverse audiences within a variety of community settings. Prerequisite: FAM 251 , FAM 356 , FAM 452 , or approval of instructor.
  

  • FAM 485 - Ethics and Professional Development

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    This course is designed to foster the personal and professional development of Family Studies majors via the integration of faith and learning, the process of ethical decision making, and the requisite professional skills required by careers in family life education and social services. Prerequisite: FAM 470  and FAM 495  (either course may be taken as a corequisite if not completed as a prerequisite). A capstone and writing- intensive course.
  

  • FAM 495 - Family Studies Practicum

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 8
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, Summer

    Supervised experience in a community setting having an identified family life education or service program. Minimum of 125 clock hours service-learning in the community program, plus one hour seminar per week to integrate the field experience with the family studies curriculum and to engage in reflective assessment of skill and knowledge in personal development as a family service practitioner. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: Senior standing; advisor and department chair approval; and acceptance of the student by a community program.

Finance
  

  • FIN 310 - Financial Management

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Financial analysis, capital budgeting, working capital management, sources and forms of long-term financial structure, the cost of capital, and dividend policy. Prerequisite: ACCT 210 ; ECON 260 , ECON 261 , with a grade of “C” or better; MATH 130 .
  

  • FIN 311 - Money and Banking

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Nature and operations of our money and banking system, and the application of modern monetary and banking theory to domestic and international problems. Prerequisite: ACCT 210 ; ECON 260 , ECON 261  with a grade of “C” or better; MATH 130 .
  

  • FIN 411 - Principles of Investment

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Introduction to securities markets, presentation of risk-return analysis, analysis of common stocks and bonds, and introduction to portfolio analysis. Prerequisite: FIN 310 , with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • FIN 412 - Financial Theory and Practice

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    The acquisition and use of financial resources are examined from the perspective of the financial manager. Coverage includes both theoretical and practical aspects of financial management. Prerequisite: FIN 310  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • FIN 414 - Bank Management

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: on demand

    The organization of the bank, sources of bank funds, allocation of bank funds, and supervision and regulation of the commercial bank. Prerequisite: FIN 310 , with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • FIN 416 - Personal Financial Planning

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Introduction to the methodology and discipline of personal financial planning. Focuses on the comprehensive and ongoing planning process that seeks to quantify personal financial objectives and balance the components of risk management, personal investments, tax considerations, retirement preparation, and estate planning. Prerequisite: 72 earned hours.
  

  • FIN 419 - International Financial Markets

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A study of the concept of the balance of payments, different methods of financing international trade including the methods, documents, and institutions used, and an examination of capital investments and international financial markets. Prerequisite: FIN 310 , with a grade of “C” or better. May be used to satisfy University requirements.
  

  • FIN 420 - Entrepreneurial Finance

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    This course is focused on the financial aspects of a new venture from idea to operation to harvest. The course will help students develop understanding and proficiency with respect to the concepts and tools of entrepreneurial finance and help foster an entrepreneurial spirit. Prerequisite: FIN 310  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • FIN 434 - Portfolio Management

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Each student will use valuation techniques to select common stocks to comprise a portfolio. The performance of each portfolio will be compared to that of other students and a benchmark. Each student will make five presentations to the class regarding their portfolio’s composition and performance. Collectively, the students will function as an Investment Committee in managing a class portfolio. Prerequisite: FIN 310  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • FIN 439 - Student Managed Investment Fund

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    This course comprises a group of students that are responsible for managing a portion of the university’s endowment. Specifically, they are responsible for constructing and monitoring a portfolio of long positions in common stocks. This portfolio is referred to as the Student Managed Investment Fund and uses the brand name STAR (Student Trading and Research). Prerequisite: FIN 310  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • FIN 499 - Finance Internship

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: on demand

    A practical work experience in accounting or finance. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: ACCT 310 ; FIN 310 ; GPA of 2.75 or above in business courses; overall GPA of 2.50 or above; and consent of department chair. Same as ACCT 499 , IS 499 , ITC 499 , MGMT 499  and MKTG 499 .
  

  • FIN 643 - International Finance

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course focuses on the structure and opportunities for the multinational firm, through understanding of the international monetary system and balance of payments. Specific aspects of international cash flow management are examined together with the management of financial risk related to foreign investments and capital funding in an international context

English as a Second Language
  

  • FLEN 021 - Low-Intermediate Reading

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Practice in reading for academic purposes across a wide range of content. Emphasizes vocabulary. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  

  • FLEN 023 - Low-Intermediate Oral Communication

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Oral drills, pronunciation practice, guided conversations, and other activities designed to strengthen oral/aural skills in English. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  

  • FLEN 027 - Low-Intermediate Grammar

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Grammatical proficiency is improved through the examination of major sentence patterns and grammatical forms. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  

  • FLEN 029 - Low-Intermediate Writing

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    English composition training based on various topics accessible to the ESL student at this level. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  

  • FLEN 031 - High-Intermediate Reading

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Practice in reading for academic purposes across a wide range of content. Emphasizes vocabulary. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  

  • FLEN 033 - High-Intermediate Oral Communication

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Oral drills, pronunciation practice, guided conversations, speeches, class discussions, and other activities designed to strengthen oral/aural skills in English. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  

  • FLEN 037 - High-Intermediate Grammar

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Grammatical proficiency is improved through the examination of major sentence patterns and grammatical forms. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  

  • FLEN 039 - High-Intermediate Writing

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    English composition training based on various topics accessible to the ESL student at this level. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  

  • FLEN 041 - Advanced Reading

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Practice in reading for academic purposes across a wide range of content. Emphasizes vocabulary. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  

  • FLEN 047 - Advanced Grammar

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Grammatical proficiency is improved through the examination of major sentence patterns and grammatical forms. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  

  • FLEN 049 - Advanced Writing

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    English composition training based on various topics accessible to the ESL student at this level. Includes work in writing research papers. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.

Latin
  

  • FLLA 111 - Elementary Latin I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, odd years

    Introduction to forms, uses, and vocabulary of Latin with emphasis on grammar and reading Latin texts. Prerequisite: E-ACT English, 19 or above; ENGL 003 /ENGL 004 ; or approval by department. Non-credit laboratory required.
  

  • FLLA 112 - Elementary Latin II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    A continuation of FLLA 111 . Prerequisite: FLLA 111  or equivalent through testing. Non-credit laboratory required.
  

  • FLLA 221 - Intermediate Latin I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, even years

    Continuation of the study of grammar and forms with increased reading of selected Latin texts. Prerequisite: FLLA 112  or equivalent through testing.
  

  • FLLA 222 - Intermediate Latin II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

    Selected readings from Latin authors along with grammar review as needed. Prerequisite: FLLA 221  or equivalent through testing.

French
  

  • FREN 111 - Elementary French I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    An introduction to the basic skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Prerequisite: E-ACT English, 19 or above; SAT verbal of 460 or above; ENGL 003 /ENGL 004 ; or approval by department. Non-credit laboratory required. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  

  • FREN 112 - Elementary French II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A continuation of FREN 111 . Prerequisite: FREN 111  or equivalent. Non-credit laboratory required. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  

  • FREN 221 - Intermediate French I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Further study of basic grammar with greater emphasis on conversation and reading. Prerequisite: FREN 112  or equivalent through testing.
  

  • FREN 222 - Intermediate French II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Grammar review, reading, conversation, and composition. Prerequisite: FREN 221  or equivalent through testing.
  

  • FREN 321 - French Composition and Conversation

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, even years

    Prose composition with attention to the acquisition of useful, everyday vocabulary. Prerequisite: FREN 222  or equivalent through testing.
  

  • FREN 341 - Introduction to French Culture

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, odd years

    A survey of life in contemporary France with emphasis on values, attitudes, institutions, and current problems. Prerequisite: FREN 222  or equivalent through testing.
  

  • FREN 342 - French Cinema

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

    Students will develop comprehension and speaking skills as well as further their knowledge and understanding of French contemporary culture through a selection of contemporary French movies. Prerequisite: FREN 222  
  

  • FREN 461 - Medieval and Renaissance Literature

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

    A survey of Medieval and Renaissance French literature in modern French translation. Prerequisite: FREN 222  or equivalent through testing.
 

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