2020-2021 Catalog with Addendum

Jun 23, 2024

2020-2021 Catalog with Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The information following course titles indicate (1) hours per week of lecture, (2) hours per week of laboratory and (3) credit hours. A small number of courses are offered for a variable number of credit hours, and the credit hours listed represent the maximum number of hours possible for credit. This will be noted in the course description.

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 (“simultaneous 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, or corequisites, which must be completed simultaneously. 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 or corequisites. Such a student should seek special permission from the department offering the course.

A course may not use the same requirement as both prerequisite and corequisite. Courses listed as corequisite must be taken together. Students may not drop or withdraw from a course with corequisite requirements without dropping or withdrawing from both courses. Students may repeat a course with corequisite requirements alone in subsequent attempts if they fail or do not receive degree credit for the course on the first attempt. However, in courses with a subject code of EACH, EDUC, NURS, or SPAN, students must repeat both corequisite courses if they fail or do not receive credit for one or both courses on the first attempt.

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.

Independent Study and Special Topics Courses

Neither an independent study nor a special topics course should be a version or instance of a course that already has been approved for inclusion in the catalog.

Independent Study

An independent study course is a unique, student-initiated and student-driven course. An independent study course should be used to enhance a degree. It should be used as a substitution for degree requirements only in rare circumstances; it should not be used to correct poor planning. All other catalog policies apply.

Independent study courses are usually designed to be worth 3 credit hours. Ideally, independent study courses should make up no more than 6 hours (5 percent) of any student’s undergraduate degree. They should make up no more than 20 percent of any student’s graduate degree. Independent study courses should use the even hundred course number appropriate to the level of study (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, etc.)

Student proposals for independent studies may be approved or denied based on faculty interest or availability and departmental priorities. Students in the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program will incur a separate fee for an independent study course and should contact the Director of the DMin Program for details.

When proposing an independent study, the student should complete the Independent Study Request form and discuss it – including the outcomes and artifacts of the study – with the proposed faculty member. Artifacts should support the student’s and the faculty member’s intended outcomes for the course through research, written work, creative projects, and/or professional projects. If the course is approved by the faculty member, the faculty member is responsible for creating the syllabus for the independent study. The syllabus must include the learning outcomes and how they will be measured.

The syllabus and Independent Study Request form should be submitted to the chair and dean on a timeline that would allow for the proposal to be approved or denied prior to the beginning of the term or part of term in which the course is being proposed. Study Abroad courses should be approved prior to departure from the United States.

Special topics

A special topics course is faculty/department-initiated and faculty-driven. A special topics course will be included in the course schedule for registration in a given term and could be used as a pilot for addition to the curriculum. A substitution form must be submitted for a special topics course to satisfy degree requirement. All other catalog policies apply.

The special topics syllabus must be submitted to the dean before March 1 for a fall course or October 1 for a spring or summer course, so that it will be available for student registration. Special topics courses should choose the course number appropriate to the level of study from the following: 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, 640, 740, etc.

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.

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India Studies Program
	CBIB 4I0 - India Religious Landscape Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an introduction and comparative study of the major religious traditions and influences in Indian society and culture. Students will examine the challenges and opportunities for expressing a Christian world and life view in a religiously diverse culture.
	CBUS 4I0 - Current Perspective of Business In India Credit Hours: 3 An international business course focusing on marketing and management practices in India and its relationship to the global economy. The evolution of retailing in the Indian market and the role of entrepreneurship in economic development and the global economy will be examined. Similarities and differences in Indian business practices compared with Western/US practices will be analyzed.
	CENG 4I0 - Indian Literature Credit Hours: 3 A survey course examining five major streams of Indian literature. Students will read and examine works of poetry, prose, a variety of short stories, and longer works of fiction.
	CFAM 4I0 - Culinary Dimensions of Culture: Indian Cuisine, Traditions and Festivals Credit Hours: 3 A study of the expression of cultural, religious and social values expressed through diet, food preparation, and related customs and traditions. The course will explore dietary beliefs and practices common across India and influences that have shaped Indian cooking.
	CSOC 4I0 - Contemporary India: Culture, Society, Challenges Credit Hours: 4 This course presents an overview of India’s history, development and emergence as a global partner; examining people cultures and social fabric. Designed to provide an integrating context and foundation for the entire semester.
	CSOC 4I1 - Indian Society & Social Work Intervention Credit Hours: 3 The course will explore the key dimensions of Indian society and related social problems and challenges (past and present). Throughout the course students will interact with local social work students and participate in a variety of field and research projects.
	CXXX 4I? - Field Experience & Internship Credit Hours: 3 Students may complete an individually designed 90-hour supervised field based internship or practicum. The learning contract will include learning outcomes, specific on site responsibilities and supervisor feedback.
Latin American Studies Program
	CBIO 4L0 - Environmental Science Seminar Credit Hours: 4 Students explore the natural sciences in a tropical setting and study their influence on the process of sustainability. Students will participate in research projects, examine sustainable development and management of Costa Rica’s protected natural areas, investigate the ecology of tropical biomes, including highland cloud forest, mangrove forest, coral reefs, lowland rain forests and dry forests.
	CBIO 4L1 - Field Research Credit Hours: 2 Research coincides with the participants’ interest and focus in the Seminar.
	CBUS 4L0 - Business Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Within the historical, political, social, religious and economic context and realities of Latin America, the course addresses the role of the Christian business person. In this role students examine how to make effective and ethical business decisions as they relate to issues of social justice.
	CFOR 2L0/3L0 - Spanish Language Study Credit Hours: 6 Students attend the Spanish Language Institute for an intensive period of four weeks, Monday through Friday, four hours per day. The language is taught as a second language. The course materials are utilized within a native language immersion context, and practiced through exercises in the classroom via workbook assignments, and after class assignments in the city of San José. Pre and post tests will be given to ensure proper placement.
	CFOR 4L0 - Perspective on Latin American History and Contemporary Issues Credit Hours: 3 This seminar introduces social, historical, political, economic, and religious currents that constitute Latin American society. Students are introduced to historical development of Latin America; a variety of analytical perspectives; the character, past and present, of U.S. policy, as well as the economic reality in the region.
	CFOR 4L0 - Practicum/Internship/Case Study Credit Hours: 3 The internship/practicum/case study is integrated with the non-core course associated with each concentration.
	CFOR 4L1 - Travel Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Travel opportunities are available (some required) through other Central American nations to discover the rich diversity of cultures and peoples in the region. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
	CFOR 4L2 - Language and Literature Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Students will examine how Latin Americans view their neighbors to the north and around the world through conversations, conferences and related literature. Latin American society and culture will be studied through its literature, interaction with prominent literary figures, and through local theatrical and film productions. The seminar is taught exclusively in Spanish, including written assignments.
	CINT 4L0 - Responses to Third World Reality Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Students are challenged in a seminar that includes diverse perspectives, broad readings and hands-on experience in a practicum setting. Participants will re-examine their worldviews and articulate faith-informed positions on several issues concerning relationships of North Americans serving in Latin America.
Los Angeles Film Studies
	CJMC 4F0 - Faith and Artistic Development in Film Credit Hours: 3 This course provides students with basic theological underpinnings for their lives as entertainment artists or consumers. Discussions, screenings and readings will seek to place the student’s work in the context of the Christian’s call to serve and spread the Gospel.
	CJMC 4F1 - Internship: Inside Hollywood Credit Hours: 1 The internship is a nonpaying position primarily in an office setting such as development companies, agencies, producer’s offices, etc. Students work 20-24 hours a week throughout the length of the semester.
	CTHE 4F0 - Hollywood Production Workshop Credit Hours: 4 Students make a motion picture using Hollywood locations, resources, and protocol. Students participate in a competitive vetting process of scripts, pitches, and meetings. Small group tutorials are offered for each student’s production position. Note: $250 lab fee required. May be applied toward the film production elective requirement of the ACU film minor.
	CTHE 4F2 - Professional Screenwriting Credit Hours: 3 A course in contemporary screenwriting, including an understanding of dramatic structure, character and dialogue development, and the writing process. Students complete a full-length screenplay for a feature film. May be applied toward the writing for film elective requirement of the ACU film minor.
	CTHE 4F3 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 3 Course may be set up by special request. Students must submit a portfolio and project proposal. Note: This option is not guaranteed and is limited to students with experience who may need to complete a senior project for graduation.
	CTHE 4F4 - Professional Acting for Camera Credit Hours: 3 A workshop in the practice and process of acting for the camera designed for students who plan to pursue acting as a career. Instruction includes an overview of camera acting techniques and discussion of the art of acting.
	CTHE 4F5 - Narrative Storytelling Credit Hours: 3 Concentrating on the art form of narrative storytelling, the course places special emphasis on the visual aspect of the discipline. Two tracks are offered. The Structural track covers topics ranging from the history of story in culture and film to the mechanics of story creation to the development of story-writing skills. Instruction in the Technical Story track focuses on advanced methods of cinematography and post-production and how those techniques can be used to improve visual storytelling. Students will make two short films that demonstrate their ability to utilize storytelling theory on screen. May be applied toward the writing for film elective requirement of the ACU film minor.
	CUNI 4F0 - Internship: Inside Hollywood Credit Hours: 6 The internship is a nonpaying position primarily in an office setting such as development companies, agencies, producer’s offices, etc. Students work 20-24 hours a week throughout the length of the semester. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
Middle East Studies Program
	CANT 4e0 - Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East Credit Hours: 4 This course examines the variety of peoples and cultures in societies such as Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Israel/Palestine, and Turkey. The course seeks to introduce students to patterns of thought and behavior that characterize the region generally without losing sight of important differences across countries.
	CFOR 1E0 - Introduction to Arabic Language Credit Hours: 4 Taught by Egyptian instructors affiliated with the American University in Cairo, this course aims to help students acquire basic skills in Egyptian Arabic, a dialect widely understood in the Arab world. The course should bring students to the intermediate level of Egyptian colloquial Arabic.
	CHIS 3E0 - Islamic Thought and Practice Credit Hours: 4 This course examines many dimensions of Islamic faith from early times to the present. While emphasis is on the early period and its influence on latter events and people, it also attempts to relate these early developments to contemporary issues in the Middle East. Students are encouraged to examine both commonalities with and differences between themselves and their Muslim counterparts.
	CHIS 4E0 - Conflict and Change in the Middle East Credit Hours: 4 The course examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, or what many scholars now call “the 100 years war.” Beginning with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the course traces the origin of the conflict from early encounters between Arab and Jew in Palestine to the contemporary struggle to achieve a final status agreement between Israelis and Palestinians today.
Oxford Scholars’ Semester
	CENG 4O1 - Tutorials Credit Hours: 9 The tutorial is the heart of undergraduate teaching at Oxford. It is an hour long conversation between a tutor who is engaged in research and one student who has spent the week reading and writing an essay in answer to an assigned, searching question. The tutorial gives students the chance to read in depth, to formulate their views on a subject, and to consider those views in the light of the detailed, analytical conversation in the tutorial. Students may choose tutorials within the disciplines of classics, English language and literature, history, philosophy, and theology.
	CENG 4O2 - Integrative Seminar Credit Hours: 4 Students must attend two University of Oxford lecture courses (normally eight weeks). These are in addition to lecture courses attended in conjunction with tutorials. Students should choose a methodological lecture in preference to a purely empirical one, depending on availability.
	CENG 4O3 - British Landscape Credit Hours: 4 Students study how the British landscape was formed and reformed by societies which successively conquered and settled in it, looking at the dialectic relationship between culture (the economic, social, intellectual, religious, and artistic aspects of each group) and landscape (the natural landscape and the human imprint on that landscape.
Oxford Summer Program
	CENG 4O4 - The Christian Tradition in the British Isles Credit Hours: 3 The course explores key moments in the development of Christianity in the British Isles, from the Celtic peoples of Britain under the Roman Empire, to the Anglo-Saxons, the medieval Church, and the emergence of a variety of traditions in the reformation and beyond.
	CENG 4O5 - Topical Seminars and Tutorials Credit Hours: 3 Students participate in two different seminars which take place during the first two weeks of the program and in a set number of individual tutorials during the second two weeks of the program.
Uganda Studies Program
	CBIB 4U0 - Faith and Action in the Ugandan Context Credit Hours: 4 This course combines a traditional classroom component with experiential learning. It explores how exposure to Ugandan Christianity challenges our own faith. Interspersed throughout is a survey of contemporary political, social, economic and religious issues confronting African peoples and countries.
	CBIB 4U1 - Cross Cultural Immersion/Missions Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Issues and questions explored through readings and experience will include: defining missions, biblical foundations of missions, theology of missions, missions in Uganda, the role of the church, and contextual missions today. The course will ground students in basic aspects of missions’ theory and practice and expose them to related issues and questions.
	CBIB 4U2 - African Traditional Religions, Christianity and Islam in Contemporary Uganda Credit Hours: 3 Religion dominates the social, political and economic lives of Africans. Three religions have had a strong influence in Uganda; ATR, Christianity and Islam. This course, will survey religions in Uganda, emphasizing ATR and Islam. The study of ATR will be phenomenological in its view, looking at the scheme of ideas that help us appreciate the nature of African religions. The study of Islam will emphasize a basic understanding and appreciation of the life of Prophet Muhammad, its formative influence on Islam as a religion, and its attendant cultural influence in Uganda. In this course, we will also examine the influence of Christianity in Uganda. A very important aspect of our study will be the historical interaction between the three religions-ATR, Islam and Christianity.
	CBIB 4U3 - Uganda Studies Emphasis Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Students will have opportunities to practice and integrate theory and practice in a cross-cultural setting as they complete a minimum of 150 hours of practice at an approved service location in Uganda. Each student will be on-site 2 days per week under the supervision of their field instructor and the Uganda Studies Program (USP) staff supervisor. In addition students will participate in a Seminar class one hour per week for reflection, with feedback from staff and peers.
	CENG 4U0 - African Literature Credit Hours: 3 The course offers a survey of the literature of sub-Saharan Africa. Students will be introduced to the distinctive features of East, West, and Southern Africa as well as to the genres of oral literature, fiction, poetry, and drama. Works will be examined on their own merit in regard to theme and style, insights into African society, and the concepts of negritude and black aesthetics.
	CHIS 4U0 - East African History From 1800 to Independence Credit Hours: 3 This course will familiarize students with the history of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda from 1800 to independence. From the pre-colonial era, the course will focus on colonialism and its effects on East African culture and indigenous social institutions. The course provides a review of East African reaction to colonial policies and a survey of cultural and social changes experienced in East Africa during the colonial period up to the time of decolonialisation.
	CSOW 4U0 - Social Work Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Same as Uganda Studies Practicum.
	CXXX 4UX - Additional elective courses are scheduled, but not guaranteed Credit Hours: 3 Discipline selection and courses are subject to availability. Check with the Registrar’s Office.
Biblical Text Online
	BIBO 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Students will study the canonical gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) and learn critical theories for analyzing them both as sources for understanding who Jesus was and for reflecting on what those stories mean for Christians today. May be used to satisfy Bible University Requirements. Same as BIBL 101 .
	BIBO 102 - Early Christians: Life, Literature and Community Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Students will study Acts through Revelation and learn critical theories for analyzing them both as sources for understanding how early Christian communities appropriated the stories of Jesus for their own contexts and for reflecting on how those stories inform Christian life today. Prerequisite: BIBO 101 . May be used to satisfy Bible University Requirements. Same as BIBL 102 .
	BIBO 103 - Story of the New Testament Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This introductory Bible course is designed for students transferring to ACU with 24 or more hours. It surveys the content of the New Testament with a particular focus on the story of Jesus Christ and how the earliest faith communities appropriated and applied his story to their own contexts. May be used to satisfy Bible University Requirements. Same as BIBL 103 .
	BIBO 211 - Message of the Old Testament Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 An overview of the Old Testament providing an outline of special themes and the overall purpose of the books. The basic message of the Old Testament as a whole, including content and theological themes, will be examined. Prerequisite: BIBO 101 and completion or simultaneous enrollment in BIBO 102 ; or completion or simultaneous enrollment in BIBL 103 . May be used to satisfy Bible University Requirements. Same as BIBL 211 .
	BIBO 342 - Christianity in Culture Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Students will investigate the relationship of basic Christian values with some of the realities of contemporary culture. The class is also intended to promote the practice of theological reflection. Prerequisite: BIBO 101 and BIBO 102 (or BIBO 103 ); BIBO 211 . May be used to satisfy Bible University requirements. Same as BIBT 342 .
Biology Online
	BIOO 101 - Biology - Human Perspective Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A conceptual investigation of biological principles from the human perspective - including historical, theoretical, ethical, and practical aspects. May be used to satisfy Science University Requirements. For non-biology majors. Same as BIOL 101 .
Communication Online
	COMO 211 - Speech and Rhetoric Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Develops public speaking knowledge, skills, and attitudes through the interaction of rhetorical theory, practice, and analysis. Prerequisite: ENGO 111 and ENGO 112 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Course fee.
	COMO 225 - Communicating Professional Identity and ePortfolios Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Students explore career paths while learning how to create a professional identity and use written and oral communication to persuasively promote their brand through social media, interviews, and ePortfolios.
Computer Science Online
	CSO 115 - Introduction to Programming Using Scripting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 An introduction to computer programming using a scripting language such as Python or PHP, with an emphasis on problem solving and logic. Topics include: variables and constants, arithmetic operations, data input and output, Boolean logic, conditional and iterative program control structures, user-defined functions, simple algorithm design, and debugging strategies. Same as CS 115 .
	CSO 116 - Applied Programming Using Scripting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A deeper exploration of computer programming using a scripting language such as Python or PHP, with a greater emphasis on algorithm design. Topics include strings, arrays, and other advanced data types, reading and writing files, modules, exception handling, recursion, regular expressions, and complex algorithm design. Prerequisite: CSO 115 with a grade of C or better. Same as CS 116 .
Education Online
	EDUO 651 - Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Students in this course examine the attributes of effective technology-enhanced learning environments and the considerations involved for ensuring their appropriate and relevant design, development, and integration. Students explore key strategies and factors for success in implementation and long-term adoption by teachers and learners.
	EDUO 652 - Trends and Challenges in Emerging Technologies Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course prepares educational leaders with the skills needed to address the challenges within a learning environment. Students explore central theoretical, social, and technical factors impacting the identification, planning, and introduction of appropriate solutions. In addition, students will gain relevant experience in evaluation and discernment based on research into significant emerging developments within the learning context.
	EDUO 661 - Capstone in Learning with Emerging Technologies Lecture Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 This capstone course provides a culminating, student-centered, student-directed experience in which students analyze and synthesize knowledge and skills from across the Learning with Emerging Technologies concentration coursework. Students will create and publish an ePortfolio of digital artifacts created in their previous Learning with Emerging Technologies courses.
	EDUO 677 - Adult Development and Learning through Technology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course advances the understanding of the basic principles behind motivating adults to learn through exploration of self-directed and transformative learning, experience and learning, body and spirit in learning, and learning in the digital age. Procedures for implementing these principles to bring about change in adult behavior will be explored.
	EDUO 678 - Instructional Design and Technology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course will focus on the theory and structure of the instructional design process to support the teaching and learning process. More specifically, the learner will develop competencies for planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate instructional media, methods, and material to support constructivist learning. Students will utilize a systems approach to design and develop a piece of instruction. The four phases of instructional design, analysis, design, development, and evaluation (ADDIE) in the context of the Dick, Carey, and Carey model will be examined.
	EDUO 683 - Implementing Continuous Improvement Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Applies a framework for continuous improvement that provides a quality teaching and learning environment.
	EDUO 684 - Meeting the Learning Challenge Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Prepares the student to implement current theory, best practices, and brain research and to explore and investigate strategies that have a high probability of increasing learning for all students.
	EDUO 686 - Reframing Learning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Establishes the framework for moving a school culture from a focus on teaching to a focus on learning.
	EDUO 687 - Managing Data to Improve Student Learning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Focuses on data-driven decision-making and skills necessary to meet the needs of all children and to reach accountability expectations. Special emphasis is on action for continuing analysis of the gaps between goals for student learning and student performance.
	EDUO 688 - Creating Effective Learning Environments Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Explores and investigates current research-based practices and theories about ways to promote meaningful learning for all members of the school community. Emphasis is on factors and conditions within the school’s circle of influence that enhance learning.
English Online
	ENGO 111 - Composition and Rhetoric Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 The theory and practice in reading and writing analytical and persuasive essays. Prerequisite: Meet one of the following - SAT Critical Reading score (old SAT) of 470 or above; SAT Reading + Writing score (new SAT) of 500 or above; ACT English score of 19 or above; or writing placement testing into ENGL 111. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Same as ENGL 111 .
	ENGO 112 - Composition and Literature Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Expository, critical, and persuasive writing with research based on the reading of literary works. Prerequisite: ENGO 111 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Same as ENGL 112 .
	ENGO 221 - Major British Writers I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 From the Beowulf poet to Samuel Johnson. Recommended for English majors and future teachers. Prerequisite: ENGO 112 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Same as ENGL 221.
History Online
	HISO 118 - Civilization II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Survey of the social, economic, religious, political and aesthetic activities of western civilization from 1660 to the present. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Same as HIST 118 .
Information Technology Online
	ITO 220 - Introduction to Databases and Database Management Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A survey of the logical and physical organization of data and their importance in computer processing. Introduces data models, relational database design, and associated ideas. Compares modern DBMS software. Examines data as a strategic organizational resource. Students develop the basic SQL scripting skills necessary to create tables, queries, forms, and reports. Provides initial training towards professional database certification. Prerequisite: CSO 115 or CS 120 . Same as IT 220 .
	ITO 221 - Fundamentals of Networking and Data Communications Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A first course in data communications and networking. Topics include: IP networks and services, comparative network configurations and communications protocols, function and purpose of physical network components, resource sharing, client-server systems, administrative issues and tools, and industry standards. Provides initial training towards professional network certification. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Prerequisite: CSO 115 or CS 120 . Same as IT 221 .
	ITO 225 - Web Technologies Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 An introduction to the development of web pages used to display images, tables, forms, and frames. Topics include HTML, cascading style sheets, server- and client-side scripting, applets, and web databases and security. Also introduces Internet browsers, user computer configurations, standard protocols, XML compatibility, Dynamic HTML, and accessibility issues. Prerequisite: ITO 220 ; CSO 116 or CS 120 . Same as IT 225 .
	ITO 310 - Introduction to Computer and Information Security Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A survey of the fundamental concepts of computer and information security, including policies and technologies used to achieve secure networks, systems, computing facilities, and information resources. Topics include common system vulnerabilities and threats; models and mechanisms for mandatory, discretionary, and role-based access controls; authentication technologies; ethical issues; and related ideas. Provides initial training towards professional database certification. Prerequisite: ITO 220 or ITO 221 . Same as IT 310 .
	ITO 320 - Database Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Presents the concepts and techniques of modern database administration. Topics include: system/software evaluation, selection, installation, operations, and maintenance; capacity planning and re-engineering; and utilities and tools for trouble-shooting, backup/recovery, and performance monitoring/tuning. Discusses approaches and standards for organizing and managing the database resources, users, and technology of an enterprise. Prerequisite: ITO 220 . Same as IT 320 .
	ITO 410 - Systems Integration and Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Study and practice in the integration and administration of computer systems. Topics include: system planning, configuration, maintenance, and diagnostics; backup and restore processes; integration at various levels; open source technologies; and customer support. Requires scripting and shell programming. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 100- and 200-level CSO and ITO courses. Same as IT 410 .
	ITO 415 - Networks and Security Administration Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Study and practice in administering and securing a multifaceted network and communications infrastructure. Topics include: network standards, protocols, naming systems, configurations, and services; hardware and operating system interoperability; capacity planning and re-engineering; security requirements and procedures; logging and auditing tools; disaster planning; and trouble-shooting and performance tuning. Emphasizes user needs. Prerequisite: ITO 221 and ITO 310 . Same as IT 415 .
	ITO 473 - Cybersecurity Policies, Standards, and Compliance Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A practical survey of cybersecurity policy, standards, and compliance issues. Projects and team projects reinforce learning. Students perform risk assessments and create cyber policies. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Corequisite: ITO 310 . Same as IT 473 .
Management Online
	MGMO 330 - Management and Organizational Behavior Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 An introduction to the process of managing and working effectively with people. Emphasis is given to clarifying and sharpening management values, knowledge, and skills with special focus on decision making, leadership, ethics, and quality. Prerequisite: 24 earned hours. Same as MGMT 330 .
	MGMO 390 - Innovation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Examines the theories and practices that enable individuals and teams to create, leverage, and manage innovation, with a focus on practical application and implementation in organizations.
	MGMO 438 - Global Strategy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 An applied examination of top-level business strategy, looking at how leaders guide organizations to meet objectives. This course specifically focuses on this topic from a global perspective, with the understanding that the future of business is global. Prerequisite: Senior standing. A capstone and writing-intensive course.
Marketing Online
	MKTO 320 - Principles of Marketing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Overview of the marketing functions, marketing concept, marketing research, marketing ethics, market segmentation, target marketing, product, price, promotion and distribution strategies. Prerequisite: 24 earned hours. Same as MKTG 320 .
	MKTO 388 - Digital Marketing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Fundamental concepts of marketing and promotion delivered via online channels. Topics include web design, search engine marketing, email and social media marketing, and reputation management. Prerequisite: MKTG 320 .
Mathematics Online
	MATO 130 - Finite Math for Applications Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Fundamental concepts of mathematics applications for business, economics, and the social and behavioral sciences. Math of finance, sets, introduction to probability, functions and mathematical modeling. Prerequisite: Meet one of the following - MATH SAT (prior to March 1, 2016) score of 500; MATH SAT (after March 1, 2016) score of 530; MATH ACT of 20; or mathematics placement testing into MATH 130. For COBA, information technology, and agribusiness majors only. Will satisfy University Requirements. Same as MATH 130 and MATW 130 .
	MATO 131 - Calculus for Application Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Introduction to differential and integral calculus of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Emphasis on applications. Prerequisite: MATH 109 or MATW 109 , MATO 130 , or a satisfactory score on the math placement test. Not for MATH, MASC, or MATT majors. Credit will not be given for more than one of MATH 131 and MATH 185 . Same as MATH 131 .
	MATO 377 - Statistical Methods I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Measurement concepts and scales, populations versus samples, descriptive statistics, random variables and their properties, sampling processes and distributions, special probability distributions, confidence intervals on means and variances from samples, hypothesis tests, one-way analysis of variance, linear correlation and regression, estimation of proportions, and introduction to contingency tables. Prerequisite: MATO 131 or MATH 185 . Same as MATH 377 .
Mathematics Workshop Online
	MAWO 019 - Basic Mathematics Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Preparation for MATW 120 or MAWO 130 . It will make use of technology-based instruction in a classroom/computer laboratory environment. Students will have instruction on topics of importance to them. The course may also be used to enable students wishing to enroll in MATH 109 , MATH 123 , or MATH 237 to prepare to meet the prerequisites for those courses. Does not satisfy the University mathematics requirement and is non-graduation credit, graded credit/no-credit. Same as MATW 019 .
	MAWO 130 - Finite Math for Applications Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3 Fundamental concepts of mathematics applications for business, economics, and the social and behavioral sciences. Math of finance, sets, introduction to probability, functions and mathematical modeling. Includes an embedded workshop. Prerequisite: MATH SAT score of 440-520; MATH ACT score of 17-19; mathematics placement into MATW 130 ; or a passing grade in MAWO 019 . For information technology administration majors only. Will satisfy University Requirements. Same as MATO 130 , MATW 130 , and MATH 130 .
Psychology Online
	PSYO 120 - Introduction to Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A comprehensive survey of the science of mental processes and human behavior. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Same as PSYC 120 .
	PSYO 232 - Developmental Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A survey of the biological, cognitive, moral, and psycho-social development of the individual from conception through death. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Same as PSYC 232 .
	PSYO 233 - Physiological Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Special emphasis on the nervous system, brain and behavior, neuroanatomy, genetics, neurological basis of learning, cognition, sensation, memory, motivation, and abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: BIOO 101 or BIOL 121 /BIOL 123 or BIOL 203 . Same as PSYC 233 .
	PSYO 241 - Cognition and Learning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Includes the fundamentals of perception, learning, memory, cognition, and intelligence. Same as PSYC 241 .
	PSYO 278 - Stress and Its Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 The impact of stress on physical and emotional health; survey and practice of stress management methods. Same as PSYC 278 .
	PSYO 305 - Peacemaking Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Prepares students to recognize, analyze, and act to prevent or stop destructive conflict and transform it into social change that is just and that meets human needs. Prerequisite: ENGO 111 or equivalent and university required speech. Same as PSYC 305 .
	PSYO 345 - Sexual Minorities: Identities and Communities Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A survey of the development of sexual minority identities and communities and their interaction with majority culture based on critical assessment of social/behavioral science research. Same as PSYC 345.
	PSYO 348 - Psychology and Christianity Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A selected survey of the psychological dynamics associated and involved with Christian experience, belief, and practice. Same as PSYC 348.
	PSYO 351 - Experimental Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 4 A survey of experimental methods employed in the study of mental processes and human behavior. Special attention is given to the sensory systems, perception, and learning. Required laboratory is graded with the course. Prerequisite: PSYO 368 . Same as PSYC 351 .
	PSYO 356 - Health Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Psychological study of the impact of behavior on health and the influence of health and disease states on quality of life. Includes biopsychosocial study of the behavioral correlates of health, illness and disability, the improvement of health care, and the development of healthy habits and reduction of unhealthy behaviors. Same as PSYC 356 .
	PSYO 368 - Psychological Tests and Measurements Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A study of the principles of psychological measurement including scale development and evaluation. An overview of the major assessment instruments in each area of psychological testing. Prerequisite: Completion of university mathematics requirement. Same as PSYC 368 .
	PSYO 370 - Social Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A study of the processes of intersocial stimulation and their consequences. Prerequisite: PSYO 120 or SOCI 111 . Same as PSYC 370 .
	PSYO 382 - Abnormal Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 A study of the types of psychopathologies, their causes, and accepted methods of treatment. Same as PSYC 382 .
	PSYO 388 - Teams and Team Leadership Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Analysis of the factors contributing to the success of teams in complex organizations; focusing on team selection, development, training, and evaluation. Students will develop skills through team building, and by leading in simulations and team projects. Same as PSYC 388 .
	PSYO 392 - Child Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 An advanced course in the study of children and adolescents, including physical, emotional, cognitive, moral, and social development. Same as PSYC 392 .
	PSYO 451 - Statistics in Psychological Research Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Basic formulas, methods and interpretations of statistical measures, both descriptive and inferential. Special emphasis placed on the integration of statistics and experimental design in psychological research. Provides extensive training in SPSS software skills for data analysis and display. Prerequisite: PSYO 351 . Same as PSYC 451 .
	PSYO 493 - History of Theories in Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Survey of major psychological theories and systems and an overview of the history of psychology with an emphasis on modern history. A writing-intensive course. Prerequisite: Psychology major or minor and 12 hours of psychology. A writing-intensive and capstone course. Same as PSYC 493 .

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Course Descriptions

CBIB 4I0 - India Religious Landscape

CBUS 4I0 - Current Perspective of Business In India

CENG 4I0 - Indian Literature

CFAM 4I0 - Culinary Dimensions of Culture: Indian Cuisine, Traditions and Festivals

CSOC 4I0 - Contemporary India: Culture, Society, Challenges

CSOC 4I1 - Indian Society & Social Work Intervention

CXXX 4I? - Field Experience & Internship

CBIO 4L0 - Environmental Science Seminar

CBIO 4L1 - Field Research

CBUS 4L0 - Business Seminar

CFOR 2L0/3L0 - Spanish Language Study

CFOR 4L0 - Perspective on Latin American History and Contemporary Issues

CFOR 4L0 - Practicum/Internship/Case Study

CFOR 4L1 - Travel Practicum

CFOR 4L2 - Language and Literature Seminar

CINT 4L0 - Responses to Third World Reality Seminar

CJMC 4F0 - Faith and Artistic Development in Film

CJMC 4F1 - Internship: Inside Hollywood

CTHE 4F0 - Hollywood Production Workshop

CTHE 4F2 - Professional Screenwriting

CTHE 4F3 - Independent Study

CTHE 4F4 - Professional Acting for Camera

CTHE 4F5 - Narrative Storytelling

CUNI 4F0 - Internship: Inside Hollywood

CANT 4e0 - Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East

CFOR 1E0 - Introduction to Arabic Language

CHIS 3E0 - Islamic Thought and Practice

CHIS 4E0 - Conflict and Change in the Middle East

CENG 4O1 - Tutorials

CENG 4O2 - Integrative Seminar

CENG 4O3 - British Landscape

CENG 4O4 - The Christian Tradition in the British Isles

CENG 4O5 - Topical Seminars and Tutorials

CBIB 4U0 - Faith and Action in the Ugandan Context

CBIB 4U1 - Cross Cultural Immersion/Missions Practicum

CBIB 4U2 - African Traditional Religions, Christianity and Islam in Contemporary Uganda

CBIB 4U3 - Uganda Studies Emphasis Practicum

CENG 4U0 - African Literature

CHIS 4U0 - East African History From 1800 to Independence

CSOW 4U0 - Social Work Practicum

CXXX 4UX - Additional elective courses are scheduled, but not guaranteed

BIBO 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings

BIBO 102 - Early Christians: Life, Literature and Community

BIBO 103 - Story of the New Testament

BIBO 211 - Message of the Old Testament

BIBO 342 - Christianity in Culture

BIOO 101 - Biology - Human Perspective

COMO 211 - Speech and Rhetoric

COMO 225 - Communicating Professional Identity and ePortfolios

CSO 115 - Introduction to Programming Using Scripting

CSO 116 - Applied Programming Using Scripting

EDUO 651 - Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments

EDUO 652 - Trends and Challenges in Emerging Technologies

EDUO 661 - Capstone in Learning with Emerging Technologies

EDUO 677 - Adult Development and Learning through Technology

EDUO 678 - Instructional Design and Technology

EDUO 683 - Implementing Continuous Improvement

EDUO 684 - Meeting the Learning Challenge

EDUO 686 - Reframing Learning

EDUO 687 - Managing Data to Improve Student Learning

EDUO 688 - Creating Effective Learning Environments

ENGO 111 - Composition and Rhetoric

ENGO 112 - Composition and Literature

ENGO 221 - Major British Writers I

HISO 118 - Civilization II

ITO 220 - Introduction to Databases and Database Management Systems

ITO 221 - Fundamentals of Networking and Data Communications

ITO 225 - Web Technologies

ITO 310 - Introduction to Computer and Information Security

ITO 320 - Database Administration

ITO 410 - Systems Integration and Administration

ITO 415 - Networks and Security Administration

ITO 473 - Cybersecurity Policies, Standards, and Compliance

MGMO 330 - Management and Organizational Behavior

MGMO 390 - Innovation

MGMO 438 - Global Strategy

MKTO 320 - Principles of Marketing

MKTO 388 - Digital Marketing

MATO 130 - Finite Math for Applications