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SP 385 SOCIETY OF GOLDEN AGE SPAIN 3.0 Credit(s)
A comprehensive study of the society and culture of Golden Age Spain (1500-1700). Varied readings from different historical and cultural perspectives are required, along with written assignments, class discussion, and oral presentations.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
NU 325 HEALTH ASSESSMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Utilizing the conceptual framework of the Nursing program, this course focuses on comprehensive health assessment. Adequate data collection and careful analysis for diagnostic and planning purposes is stressed. The student will use the diagnostic reasoning process to formulate nursing diagnoses. Videotaping assessment skills is a required course component.
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years
AT 310L ASPECTS CLINICAL MEDICINE LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces athletic training students to the etiology of normal and abnormal responses to injuries/illnesses and diseases and presents an opportunity for students to acquire the necessary evaluation skills needed to provide immediate treatment or referral. Discussions center on general medicine topics: etiology, pathology, clinical evaluation, medical management, and prognosis of common types of musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular, visceral, and neurological injury and disease. Students will also participate in a general medicine clinical rotation. This course also utilizes allied health practitioners to deliver specific course content pertinent to their professional field. Prerequisite: Take AT-310
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AC 313 COST MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores critical issues facing accounting and financial managers in the current business environment. Topics include introduction to state-of-the-art managerial accounting practices, in-depth understanding of cost management, product and service costing methods, performance evaluation, and managerial compensation systems. Global and ethical issues are examined. Written assignments, case studies, and team discussions compose much of classroom interaction. Prerequisite: Pre AC-222
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AC 314 ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces modern theory of management accounting and control and strategic cost management. Financial and managerial control issues faced by multinational corporations are examined. Topics include cost analysis, activity-based accounting and management, strategic cost control, agency theory, decentralization issues, and incentive and compensation systems. Case studies and development. Team discussions and empirical study compose much of classroom interaction. Prerequisite: Take AC-222
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AC 331 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I 3.0 Credit(s)
Further discusses accounting concepts, principles and practices, placing more emphasis on the theoretical aspects involved. While intended for the Accounting major, this is also a most useful course for other majors in the College of Business. Prerequisite: Take AC-221
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
AC 392 PROBLEM BASED LEARNING 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed All Years
AC 397 VITA 3.0 Credit(s)
The VITA program provides low- to moderate-income taxpayers assistance in the preparation of their tax returns. Students receive Internal Revenue Service (IRS) training to help prepare basic tax returns in the local community. Once training is completed, students must pass the IRS's written examination to become VITA certified and complete the required staffing hours during tax filing season. Emphasis is on the application of current tax law, communication skills, and community service. Prerequisite: Take AC-221 and AC-431
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AC 399 SPECIAL TOPICS 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AN 399 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ANTHRO 3.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR 320 DRAWING IV 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on advanced problems of perception, structure, anatomy, and concepts in drawing the human figure. Emphasis on independent development of the expressive use of various drawing media. Prerequisite: Take AR-221
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 330 PAINTING IV 3.0 Credit(s)
Studio emphasis on development and clarification of personal and imaginative statements. Initiative and discipline toward the production of a sustained body of consistent work is expected. Prerequisite: Take AR-231
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 360 ILLUSTRATION IV 3.0 Credit(s)
Focus is on editorial- and thematic-based subject matter utilizing illustrative tools and techniques introduced in previous illustration classes including traditional and digital applications. Emphasis is on the continued development and preparation of idea sketches in relation to problem-solving of illustrative art. A prerequisite to AR 392. Prerequisite: Take AR-261
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 370 GRAPHIC DESIGN IV 3.0 Credit(s)
An in-depth investigation of realistic promotional programs ranging from concept to finished visual. Emphasis on individual creative solutions relative to product and idea, budget, and client. Prerequisite: Take AR-271
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR 390 GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO 3.0 Credit(s)
Senior capstone course focused on developing a professional portfolio, rsum, and promotional materials, culminating in a public presentation to area design, advertising, marketing, and recruitment professionals. Guidance from faculty and visiting professionals. Prerequisite: Pre: AR 370
Offered: Spring Semester All Years