2018-19 Academic Catalog

May 04, 2024

2018-19 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

For schedule and detailed course information, including schedule types, please see the Class Schedule and Course Descriptions webpage.

Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

LEC — Lecture
LAB — Laboratory
DIS — Distance Education
CLN — Clinic
EX — Experiential
IND — Individual Study
SD — Studio

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Entrepreneur
	ENTR 49500 - Internship In Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. A special course in selected areas of management, designed to provide practical field experience under professional supervision in selected situations. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Summer Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	ENTR 49900 - Undergraduate Research In Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3.00. Student will work with a faculty member on a research project in their major. They will contribute to ongoing research while learning current research techniques in management. During this process the students will develop critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
Equine Management
	EQU 10000 - Introduction To Equine Management Credit Hours: 3.00. The course provides an introduction to the various facets of the equine industry and discusses their impact on state and national economies. Topics include but are not limited to equine sports and disciplines, career opportunities, national organizations and governing bodies, international equine operations, and equine economics contributions. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 20000 - Software For Equine Operations Prerequisite(s): MGMT 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Microsoft Office is used to create business newsletters and databases. Hands-on-experience using various equine software packages and creation of a business web site. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 22000 - Global Perspective Of Equine Industry Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the global scope of the equine industry and the economic, political and social forces influencing growth. Attention will be given to the effects of changing political systems, regulation, taxation, exchange rates, global competition, demographics and other forces. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 30000 - Equine Internship Prerequisite(s): EQU 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will work in an equine management environment in an organized and supervised situation designed to provide experience and challenges in a management situation. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	EQU 32000 - Equine Taxation Prerequisite(s): EQU 22000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. The focus is on Federal income tax laws and their impact on the equine operations. Business v. Hobby issue will be addressed by analyzing cases applying the nine regulatory factors determining the issue. Also to be addressed are forms of business, e.g. proprietorships, syndicates, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, cash and accrual methods of accounting, passive losses, depreciation, sales and exchanges. State and foreign taxes will be reviewed as they effect equine operations. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 33000 - Equine Staff Management Prerequisite(s): EQU 22000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the organizational structure and human resources and people required for equine operations whether that be a horse show, breeding farm, race track, or horsemen’s organization. Examples include the identification of a chain of command and the process of coordinating work. Topics that will be discussed include recruitment, selection, training, and employee evaluation. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 34000 - Equine Ethical Issues Credit Hours: 3.00. The course provides an introduction to ethical issues in the equine industry. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 35000 - Equine Operations Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to methods combining accounting with budgeting, spreadsheets, risk analysis, and business plans to facilitate event operations. Equine industry related problem solving incorporating research techniques, data collection, quantitative analysis and decision making. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 37000 - Equine Sales And Services Marketing Prerequisite(s): BA 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR MGMT 32400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. . Marketing principles applied to the equine industry. Emphasis on services marketing in equine businesses including application of 4 P’s to services, design and management of service processes, crafting a service environment, and managing relationships and building loyalty . Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 37200 - Equine Evaluation Prerequisite(s): EQU 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D Credit Hours: 3.00. This course presents concepts on equine evaluation and teaches students to apply selection criteria established by National Breed Associations for equine performance and value. Tpyically offered Summer. View Class Schedule
	EQU 40000 - Equine Legal Issues Prerequisite(s): EQU 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the legal aspects of the equine industry, to include an overview of commercial transactions, such as private and public sales of horses, stallion syndicate agreements, stallion service contracts, training agreements, boarding contracts, and applications of the Uniform Commercial Code to the equine industry. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 41000 - Equine Governance Structures Prerequisite(s): EQU 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D Credit Hours: 3.00. This course discusses the role of international and national equine competition governance bodies, breed registry and association governance, and USDA governance role in the equine industries. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	EQU 42000 - Horse Racing And Gaming Systems Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of the economics of casino gaming, lottery stems, and pari-mutuel wagering. Emphasis will be placed on factors affecting wagering and gaming, including product pricing, quality, competition, profits, and marketing strategy. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 44000 - Equine Stable Management Credit Hours: 3.00. This course presents management practices essential for economic planning of equine stable operations. Students are provided with application examples and industry contacts. Typically offered Summer. View Class Schedule
	EQU 45000 - Equine Senior Project Prerequisite(s): EQU 40000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course requires students to combine their experience in an internship with their course work to produce a 3-year business plan for an equine operation. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	EQU 48000 - Horse Show Project Management Prerequisite(s): EQU 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers basic project management skills applied to horse shows and includes scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, and reporting to regulatory agencies. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	EQU 49000 - Equine Special Topics Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Arrange with instructor before enrolling. Investigation in a specific equine management field. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Engineering Technology
	ET 10000 - Introduction To Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will introduce engineering technology students to resources and skills that will help them to be successful in their studies and ultimately in their careers. This course will help students explore engineering technology by introducing campus, regional, and national resources such as professional societies in their chosen fields. It will also help students improve in areas important to becoming better students. These areas may include topics such as planning academic careers, mentoring, improving study skills, goal setting, and utilization of library resources. In addition, the course will focus on specific introductory concepts important to engineering technology students such as using campus computer resources and the TAC of ABET outcomes. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: First Year Experience View Class Schedule
	ET 15100 - Career Planning Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. All technology students enrolled in this course investigate different types of careers in their field and the resources available to help begin a career. Invited industrial speakers will provide insight into current industry needs to help students focus on an appropriate career path. Extensive involvement with the Office of Career Services will help the students connect with possible employers. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	ET 25000 - Industrial Practice I Credit Hours: 0.00. Co-op work experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	ET 25200 - Internship Program II Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. A practicum designed to combine University study with work experience directly related to the student’s plan of study. Permission of Department and Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	ET 30000 - Industrial Practice II Credit Hours: 0.00. Co-op work experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	ET 35000 - Industrial Practice III Credit Hours: 0.00. Co-op work experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	ET 35300 - Internship Program III Prerequisite(s): ET 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. A practicum designed to combine University study with work experience directly related to the student’s plan of study. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	ET 40000 - Industrial Practice IV Credit Hours: 0.00. Co-op work experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	ET 45000 - Industrial Practice V Credit Hours: 0.00. Co-op work experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	ET 45400 - Internship Program IV Prerequisite(s): ET 35300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. A practicum designed to combine University study with work experience directly related to the student’s plan of study. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	ET 49500 - Senior Project Survey Prerequisite(s): IET 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MET 21501 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND OLS 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will consider several projects and develop a topic for the following ET 49700 course. They will develop project scope, establish time schedules, and give a written and oral report on their proposal. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	ET 49700 - Senior Project Prerequisite(s): ET 49500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D Credit Hours: 3.00. Senior project directed work on individual projects for senior engineering technology students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	ET 49900 - Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for credit. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Ethnic Studies
	ETHN 10000 - Introduction To Ethnic Studies Credit Hours: 3.00. The course provides students with general knowledge about racial and ethnic history, identity, and experience in the United States. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	ETHN 20100 - The Hispanic American Experience Credit Hours: 3.00. Dimensions of the Hispanic American experience, including history, education, politics, psychology, economics, religion, social organization, and art are covered in the course. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Humanities View Class Schedule
	ETHN 20200 - The African American Experience Credit Hours: 3.00. Dimensions of the African American experience, including history, education, politics, psychology, economics, religion, social organization, and art are covered in the course. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	ETHN 31300 - African American Women In Fiction Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines fiction by African American women during the last century, emphasizing literary, cultural, and political aspects of the writing. The intersection of gender, race, class, and sexuality emerge as dominant issues within the fiction and the course as well. Both novels and short stories are explored. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	ETHN 34000 - Literature By Women Of Color Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on literature written in English by women of color living in the United States. Writers included are of Aftican American, Native American, Asian American and Latino/Hispanic descent. The course introduces students to the emerging body of writing by women of color, heightening awareness of these women’s literary contributions. English 340 examines some of the cultural differences among these groups, as reflected in the literature. The course also explores obstacles, particularly those related to race, gender, and class, that women of color share. Finally, the course enhances understanding of the experiences shared by women from all cultures. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	ETHN 39000 - Topics In Ethnic Studies Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Variable titles. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	ETHN 47500 - Ethnic Identity In Film Prerequisite(s): COM 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ETHN 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Ethnic Identity in Film explores the construction of American ethnicity in mainstream American films. By examining films that reflect a particular ethnic sensibility and created by an individual of that particular ethnicity, this course will explore ethnic values and traditions. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Finance
	FIN 21000 - Principles Of Finance Prerequisite(s): (BA 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ACC 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (MGMT 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 12700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BUSM 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND ECON 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis of the basic problems a business will confront in the formation, financial operations, and termination of a business. Important financial issues including capital formation, utilizing capital markets, and investments will be covered as well as a general understanding of money and capital markets and monetary institutions. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FIN 24000 - Personal Financial Management Credit Hours: 3.00. Lectures and case analysis of managing one’s personal finances; includes budgeting, credit analysis, insurance, taxation, housing, estate planning, private and business investment. Not available for credit in Management concentrations. Credit will only be given for one of the following: ECON 24000, FIN 24000 OR FIN 44200. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Social Sciences, Technology View Class Schedule
	FIN 31000 - Financial Management Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ACC 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (MGMT 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BUSM 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIZA 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) Credit Hours: 3.00. Management of the financial affairs of the industrial enterprise. Working capital management, current asset management, capital budgeting, stock and bond valuation, and capital structure decisions. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FIN 34000 - Corporate Financial Problems Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BUSM 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced topics in financial management of corporations, from the viewpoint of an internal financial officer. A continuation of FIN 31000 with additional depth and topic coverage emphasizing applications. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FIN 41200 - Financial Markets And Institutions Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to financial markets and management of financial institutions. Emphasis on determinants of interest rates, and measurement and management of financial risk. Concentration on management of depository firms such as banks and savings and loans. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FIN 44000 - Management Of Financial Institutions Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Management and policy topics providing insight on the internal operating procedures, and problems of financial institutions. Principles of loan analysis and the role of financial institutions in the capital markets are studies with an emphasis on commercial bank management. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FIN 44100 - Futures And Options Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Characteristics of futures and options and their relationship to stocks, bonds, and other financial assets. The determination of futures and options prices and how they are used for hedging and immunization purposes. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FIN 44200 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3.00. Lectures and discussion on problems of managing one’s personal finances. Covers budgeting; use of and cost of credit; life and property insurance; income and estate taxation; housing; wills, trusts and estate planning; saving and investments. Not available for credit towards economics and business economics concentrations. Credit only for one of the following: ECON 24000, FIN 24000, OR FIN 44200. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FIN 44300 - Fundamentals Of Investments Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Operations of the markets in which securities are traded, and investment alternatives are studied. Theory and application of security valuation and portfolio selection techniques are examined with emphasis upon evaluation of investment performance. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	FIN 44400 - Investment Management Prerequisite(s): MGMT 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 44500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Treatment of problems of portfolio analysis, securities investment selection, and capital markets. Theoretical development, as well as quantitative and practical applications, at the level of the individual decision-maker. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FIN 44700 - Derivatives Prerequisite(s): MGMT 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 44500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Overview of derivative contracts and their relationship to stocks, bonds and other tradeable assets. Also, a description of risk and risk management. Specific topics include forward, futures, options, swaps, and related contingent claims contracts. The determination of their theoretical prices as well as their application in hedging and portfolio immunization. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FIN 44800 - Real Estate Principles Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on the key aspects of negotiation, acquisition, and financing of real estate. Other topics include amortization, renovation, restoration, management and depreciation of real estate assets. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FIN 44900 - International Financial Management Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the financial management of the international operations of the business. The course develops the international financial environment within which the multinational firm operates. Instruments such as currency forward, futures, and options contracts availiable for the firm to manage additional risk associated with international operations. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	FIN 49500 - Internship In Finance Credit Hours: 0.00 to 4.00. A special course in selected areas of finance, designed to provide practical field experience under professional supervision in selected situations related to the student’s area of specialization. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	FIN 49900 - Undergraduate Research In Finance Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will work with a faculty member on a research project in their major. They will contribute to ongoing research while learning current research techniques in management. During this process the students will develop critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. If human subjects are to be involved, proper IRB clearance will be obtained in advance. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
Fitness Management
	FM 10000 - Individualized Wellness Strategies Credit Hours: 1.00. The course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 10100 - Cardiovascular Exercise Machines Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness stategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. . Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 10200 - Weight Training Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. . Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 10300 - Walking/Jogging Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. . Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 10400 - Physical Fitness Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 10500 - Yoga Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 10600 - Racquetball Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 10700 - Basic Self-Defense Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness stategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 11200 - Aikido Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the student’s present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FM 11300 - Tai Chi Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the student’s present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FM 11400 - Pilates Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the student’s present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FM 11600 - Wing Chun Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the student’s present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FM 11700 - Latin Ballroom Dance Partner Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is an introduction to dance partnering techniques in Latin dance. It is an exercise class to facilitate the development of proper style and understanding of ballroom/Latin dance partnering movements and techniques while providing aerobic benefit. This course also provides students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, and assessment of students’ present fitness status and the opportunity to develop wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 11701 - Latin Ballroom Dance Experience Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is an introduction to ballroom techniques in Latin dance. It is an exercise class to facilitate the development of proper style and understanding of ballroom/Latin dance movements and techniques while providing aerobic benefit. This course also provides students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of students’ present fitness status and the opportunity to develop wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 11702 - Advanced Weight Training Credit Hours: 1.00. This course follows FM 10200, Weight Training, and is an advanced physical activity class designed to instruct students in advanced weight training principles and techniques. This course also provides students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of students’ present fitness status and the opportunity to develop wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 11703 - Jiu Jitsu Credit Hours: 1.00. This course provides instruction and practice of this martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and grouped fighting, achieving a dominant position, and application of submissions techniques. This course also provides students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of students’ present fitness status and the opportunity to develop wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 11704 - Zumba Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is an introduction to Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements. It is an exercise class to facilitate the students’ development of a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system which provides aerobic benefit. This course also provides students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of students’ present fitness status and the opportunity to develop wellness strategies that can be enjoyed through life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 16800 - Foundations In Exercise Physiology Prerequisite(s): SCI 10500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 1.00. Basic foundations in exercise physiology for understanding sports performance in college and professional athletes. Methods and techniques for normal/abnormal responses and adaptation to sports exercise is studied. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 21900 - Issues And Problems In Health Credit Hours: 3.00. Designed to acquaint students with various aspects of personal and community health problems. Emphasis will be on current health issues such as pollution, mental health, venereal disease, aging, medical care, etc. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 25000 - Principles Of Adult Fitness Credit Hours: 3.00. The purpose of this course is to expose students to the effects of exercise on health over the life course. The health benefits of different types of exercise will be reviewed. Students will have the opportunity to utilize fitness equipment and develop their own exercise plans. Existing community programs and resources will be discussed. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FM 26800 - Physiology Of Exercise Prerequisite(s): CHM 11900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D Credit Hours: 3.00. Physiological concepts and principles underlying human responses and adaptations to exercise. Selected methods and techniques of assessing physiological function and evaluating performance in physical efforts in a laboratory setting. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FM 28000 - Principles Of First Aid Credit Hours: 2.00. A course designed to instruct students in the immediate and temporary care given victims of an accident or illness. Covers dressings, bandaging, CPR, lacerations, insect and animal bites and other first aid topics. Certification included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 30000 - Practicum In Health, Fitness And Nutrition Prerequisite(s): FN 30300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FM 31500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND FM 26800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Clinical field experience of at least 300 hours in an approved health, fitness, and/or nutrition facility under the direction of a certified or registered instructor. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	FM 30100 - Recreation Leadership Credit Hours: 3.00. Provides instruction in various aspects of recreation. Community, school, camping, travel and leisure time activities will be part of the instruction. Identification of the principles of recreation and the many organizations promoting recreational activities are included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 30200 - Anatomy And Kinesiology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Overview of human body structures and functions appropriate for exercise science. Emphasis on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems as they relate to human movement. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 30500 - Practicum In Fitness Management Prerequisite(s): FM 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND FM 41000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND FM 47400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Second level of clinical field experience of at least 300 hours in an approved health, fitness, and or nutrition facility under the direction of a certified or registered instructor. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	FM 31300 - Beginning Concepts Of Personal Training Prerequisite(s): FM 26800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND FM 30200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 2.00. This course is designed to give students the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam and become personal trainers. This course presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE-IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client’s unique health, fitness and goals. The information covered by this course and the ACE IFT Model will help students learn how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy and behavior changes in clients, as well as design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 31400 - Beginning Concepts Of Group Exercise Prerequisite(s): FM 26800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND FM 30200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 2.00. This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. Topics include guidelines for instruction safe, effective and purposeful exercise, essentials of the instructor-participant relationship, the principles of motivation to encourage adherence in the group fitness setting, effective instructor-to-participant communication techniques, use of music and music selection, methods for enhancing group leadership, and the group fitness instructor’s professional role. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 32000 - Physical Growth Throughout The Life Span Prerequisite(s): FM 26800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND FM 30200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 2.00. Designed to acquaint fitness and health professionals with the physical growth and development of individuals throughout the life span. Includes factors relating to movement, behavior, learning, motor skills, and nutrition. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 37500 - Sport-Related Tourism And Leisure Management Credit Hours: 3.00. (HTM 37500) Integration of Sport and Tourism disciplines. Sport participation and spectator travel, hard and soft adventure tourism, and management of leisure time are emphasized. Focus on the dynamics behind the explosion in Sport and Adventure Tourism. Not open to students with cedit in HTM 37500. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FM 39000 - Undergraduate Special Problems Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00. Individual or group participation in supervised reading, laboratory experiences, field experiences, or research in special areas of the field of fitness management. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FM 41000 - Evaluation, Testing And Assessment Of Exercise Prerequisite(s): FM 26800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND FM 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND FM 30200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Instruction and laboratory experience in the scientific evaluation, testing and assessment of exercise. Includes data collection, analysis and statistical applications. Oriented toward interpreting test data and applying it toward the design of individual exercise programs. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Foods and Nutrition
	FM 47400 - Physiology Of Exercise II Prerequisite(s): FM 26800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND FM 30200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND FM 41000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 2.00. Advanced level exercise physiology course exploring physiological concepts and principles assessing physiological function and evaluating performance in physical efforts in a laboratory setting. Includes integration of metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrinological and biochemical functions of the human body in response to exercise. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FN 10500 - Nutrition In The 21st Century Credit Hours: 1.00. Overview of the discipline of nutrition science including undergraduate and professional opportunities, research and critical thinking requirements. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	FN 12000 - Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle Credit Hours: 1.00. Basic understanding of nutrition guidelines and lifestyle risk factors related to diet. Assessment of the individual’s diet and related behaviors. Solutions to everyday nutrition problems that lead to lifestyle enhancements are presented. (Course does not meet nutrition competency requirement for Nursing, Early Childhood Education or Hospitality and Tourism Management majors). Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FN 12100 - Vegetarian Nutrition Credit Hours: 1.00. Issues to review when considering adoption of a vegetarian diet. Nutrition guidelines and risk factors related to vegetarianism are addressed. Various types of vegetarian diets and the benefits/risks each pose are discussed. Course does not meet nutrition competency requirement for nursing, early childhood education or hospitality and tourism management majors. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FN 20300 - Foods Selection And Preparation Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles of food selection, preparation, and meal planning. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FN 20500 - Food Science I Prerequisite(s): CHM 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 11200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Chemical and physical composition of foods: their changes during processing, storage, and preparation. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FN 20800 - Nutrition in Women’s Health Credit Hours: 3.00. Exploration of women’s health issues with emphasis on nutrition. Review of current research in normal and preventative nutrition throughout the lifecycle. Focus on women as individuals and on those who counsel and educate women. (Course does not meet nutrition competency requirements for Nursing, Early Childhood Education or Hospitality and Tourism Management majors. Not open to students with credit in WOST 20800). Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FN 26000 - Child Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.00. Study of the basic principles of food and nutrition from pregnancy through the primary years and methods to achieve good nutritional status. (This course does not satisfy the nutrition competency for Nursing or HTM majors). Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FN 26100 - Nutrition For Health, Fitness, And Sports Credit Hours: 3.00. Study of the relationship between physical fitness/sports activity and nutrition resulting in optimum health. Special emphasis on nutritional demands during exercise or sports activities. Laboratory experience in the Fitness Center required. (This course does not satisfy the Nutrition competency for Nursing or HTM majors). Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FN 30100 - Nutrition And The Culinary Arts Credit Hours: 3.00. This lecture/lab class emphasizes marrying culinary techniques with current dietary guidelines for varying populations. Health-centered meal preparation, cooking and presentation for the common dietary restrictions is included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	FN 30300 - Essentials Of Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic nutrition and its application in meeting nutritional needs of all ages. Credit not given for both FN 30300 and FN 31500. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CTL: Human Nutrition General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	FN 31500 - Fundamentals Of Nutrition Prerequisite(s): CHM 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND CHM 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic principles of nutrition and their application in meeting nutritional needs during the life cycle. Credit not given for both FN 30300 and FN 31500. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	FN 33000 - Diet Selection And Planning Prerequisite(s): (FN 20300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR FN 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) AND (FN 30300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR FN 31500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) Credit Hours: 3.00. Diet selection for health maintenance in culturally diverse populations based on current dietary guides with utilization of the computer for diet evaluation. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	FN 36000 - Nutrition For The Aging Prerequisite(s): FN 30300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Nutritional needs and problems of the aging. Includes a review of community and institutional nutrition and food programs. Emphasis on the aging and their environment. Participation in community activities for the aging may be required. (This course does not satisfy the Nutrition competency for Nursing or HTM majors). Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule

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Schedule Type Classifications

ENTR 49500 - Internship In Entrepreneurship

ENTR 49900 - Undergraduate Research In Entrepreneurship

EQU 10000 - Introduction To Equine Management

EQU 20000 - Software For Equine Operations

EQU 22000 - Global Perspective Of Equine Industry

EQU 30000 - Equine Internship

EQU 32000 - Equine Taxation

EQU 33000 - Equine Staff Management

EQU 34000 - Equine Ethical Issues

EQU 35000 - Equine Operations

EQU 37000 - Equine Sales And Services Marketing

EQU 37200 - Equine Evaluation

EQU 40000 - Equine Legal Issues

EQU 41000 - Equine Governance Structures

EQU 42000 - Horse Racing And Gaming Systems

EQU 44000 - Equine Stable Management

EQU 45000 - Equine Senior Project

EQU 48000 - Horse Show Project Management

EQU 49000 - Equine Special Topics

ET 10000 - Introduction To Engineering Technology

ET 15100 - Career Planning

ET 25000 - Industrial Practice I

ET 25200 - Internship Program II

ET 30000 - Industrial Practice II

ET 35000 - Industrial Practice III

ET 35300 - Internship Program III

ET 40000 - Industrial Practice IV

ET 45000 - Industrial Practice V

ET 45400 - Internship Program IV

ET 49500 - Senior Project Survey

ET 49700 - Senior Project

ET 49900 - Engineering Technology

ETHN 10000 - Introduction To Ethnic Studies

ETHN 20100 - The Hispanic American Experience

ETHN 20200 - The African American Experience

ETHN 31300 - African American Women In Fiction

ETHN 34000 - Literature By Women Of Color

ETHN 39000 - Topics In Ethnic Studies

ETHN 47500 - Ethnic Identity In Film

FIN 21000 - Principles Of Finance

FIN 24000 - Personal Financial Management

FIN 31000 - Financial Management

FIN 34000 - Corporate Financial Problems

FIN 41200 - Financial Markets And Institutions

FIN 44000 - Management Of Financial Institutions

FIN 44100 - Futures And Options

FIN 44200 - Personal Finance

FIN 44300 - Fundamentals Of Investments

FIN 44400 - Investment Management

FIN 44700 - Derivatives

FIN 44800 - Real Estate Principles

FIN 44900 - International Financial Management

FIN 49500 - Internship In Finance

FIN 49900 - Undergraduate Research In Finance

FM 10000 - Individualized Wellness Strategies

FM 10100 - Cardiovascular Exercise Machines

FM 10200 - Weight Training

FM 10300 - Walking/Jogging

FM 10400 - Physical Fitness

FM 10500 - Yoga

FM 10600 - Racquetball

FM 10700 - Basic Self-Defense

FM 11200 - Aikido

FM 11300 - Tai Chi

FM 11400 - Pilates

FM 11600 - Wing Chun

FM 11700 - Latin Ballroom Dance Partner

FM 11701 - Latin Ballroom Dance Experience

FM 11702 - Advanced Weight Training

FM 11703 - Jiu Jitsu

FM 11704 - Zumba

FM 16800 - Foundations In Exercise Physiology

FM 21900 - Issues And Problems In Health

FM 25000 - Principles Of Adult Fitness

FM 26800 - Physiology Of Exercise

FM 28000 - Principles Of First Aid

FM 30000 - Practicum In Health, Fitness And Nutrition

FM 30100 - Recreation Leadership