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Course Descriptions
GEG 6120 - PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHY (S) (3 hrs)
An introduction to the role geography plays in social, political, cultural,
economic, and environmental systems. Topical and regional approaches
are used to help the student develop a sense of place, meaning, and
connections in a complex world. Back
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GEO 4311 - GEOLOGY (N) (5 hrs)
A study of the geologic features of the surface of the earth, and the
processes, which have produced them. Laboratory work includes identification
of rocks and minerals and the use and preparation of geological and
topographical maps utilizing the scientific method.
GEO 4312 - METEOROLOGY (N) (3 hrs)
An introductory, college-level meteorology course that introduces students
to the excitement of weather as it happens while they learn the important
physical concepts behind the science that makes the news and impacts
everyone, every day. The course will include the concepts of weather
patterns, climate, atmospheric composition and structure, pressure, wind
and pollution. Back
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CGA 2013 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3 hrs)
Introduction to computer graphics software in the Windows computer environment.
A hands-on approach to the fundamental concepts and terminology for creating
and editing graphics in Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe
InDesign. Prerequisites: None Concurrent enrollment in ART 2130, ART
2112 is advised for design majors.
CGA 2025 – PAGE LAYOUT SOFTWARE
Page Layout Software is a key component of a desktop publishing system.
This course will deal in the arrangement and style of page content along
with proper file preparation. Students will combine text and graphics
to create layouts for a variety of publications. (Adobe InDesign Required)
Prerequisite: CGA 2013
CGA 2026 – IMAGE COMPOSITION SOFTWARE
Image Composition Software, both photographic and illustrative, allow
the student to compose, manipulate, and assemble existing images as well
as create new images for visual media. (PhotoShop & Illustrator
Required). Prerequisite: CGA2013
CGA 2037 - GRAPHIC DESIGN I (3 hrs)
Presentation
of the fundamentals of visual communication through the basic principles
of line, form, and color. Emphasis is on design process, visual concepts,
and visual sensitivity, effective integration of type and image, and
technical skills through the use of computer graphic applications.
This course will meet six hours per week Back
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HPE 6311 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 hrs)
An introduction to the study of physical education, its history, philosophy,
and practice.
HPE 6320 - RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP I (2 hrs)
Students will learn how to set up several different tournaments. They
will meet in a classroom one day a week and work in a laboratory situation
by implementing the intramural programs two days a week. Problems in
intramural programs will be a major concern of this class.
HPE 6321 - RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP II (2 hrs)
A continuation of Recreational Leadership I. Students will meet in a
classroom setting one day each week and work in a laboratory situation
to implement the intramural schedule. They may work with the local school
district and the recreation commission in the implementation of playground
and recreation programs.
HPE 6322 – THEORY OF TENNIS (2 hr)
This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of tennis, stroke
production, mental discipline, and tactics. The class also will introduce
the rules, theory, and proper practice methods of tennis.
HPE 6334 - THEORY OF COACHING BASKETBALL I (2 hrs)
Provides instruction in fundamental skills of coaching, individual and
team play, organization of practices, and the handling of teams during
the competitive seasons of basketball. Emphasis is placed on the ability
of the coach to teach, exercise leadership, negotiate internal team problems,
organize and communicate necessary information pertinent to team success,
monitor team progress, utilize problem solving and decision making skills,
maintain ethical standards and responsibility for team actions, and clearly
demonstrate skills necessary for effective communication and motivation
of the team.
HPE 6341 - THEORY OF COACHING BASKETBALL II (2 hrs)
Provides instruction in fundamental skills of coaching, individual and
team play, organization of practices, and the handling of teams during
the competitive seasons of basketball. Emphasis is placed on the ability
of the coach to teach, exercise leadership, negotiate internal team problems,
organize and communicate necessary information pertinent to team success,
monitor team progress, utilize problem solving and decision making skills,
maintain ethical standards and responsibility for team actions, and clearly
demonstrate skills necessary for effective communication and motivation
of the team.
HPE 6339 - TECHNIQUES OF OFFICIATING I (2 hrs)
A basic course in the theory, rules, and mechanics of officiating soccer,
volleyball, and football. Students will be required to participate in
various activities outside of class to gain knowledge and competencies
to obtain certification as an official, although certification is not
required.
HPE 6340 - TECHNIQUES OF OFFICIATING II (2 hrs)
A basic course in the theory, rules, and mechanics of officiating basketball,
softball, and baseball. Students will be required to participate in various
activities outside of class to gain knowledge and competencies to obtain
certification as an official, although certification is not required. Back
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL RECREATION
HPR 6325 - LIFETIME FITNESS (P) (1 hr)
Designed to expose students to facts about and experiences in dealing
with motor, physical, physiological, psychological, and nutritional
aspects of the human being. The responsibility to maintain fitness
during a life span.
HPR 6326 - DEFENSIVE TACTICS (P) (1 hr)
Includes lectures, demonstrations, and practice in basic techniques of
self-protection as well as striking and delivering a variety of kicks.
Self-confidence and self-management will be enhanced by class participation.
Lab fee required.
HPR 6330 - PHYSICAL CONDITIONING I (P) (1 hr)
A course planned to incorporate activities designed to develop speed,
strength, and endurance through exercise and weight training.
HPR 6331 - PHYSICAL CONDITIONING II (P) (1 hr)
A continuation of Physical Conditioning I.
HPR 6332 - PHYSICAL CONDITIONING III (P) (1 hr)
A continuation of Physical Conditioning II.
HPR 6333 - PHYSICAL CONDITIONING IV (P) (1 hr)
A continuation of Physical Conditioning III.
HPR 6349 - AQUATIC FITNESS (P) (1 hr)
A course designed to help the student recognize the benefits of an overall
fitness program for maintaining muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular
conditioning by using the water. Athletes will find this work out to
be beneficial for off-season training, rehabilitation as well as cross
training.
HPR 6351 - RECREATIONAL SWIMMING (P) (1 hr)
This course is designed to teach the student basic swimming skills and/or
improve the basic skills. This course will help students and athletes
reach a level of swimming competency that will enable them to create
a program for sports conditioning and overall physical fitness. Each
participant will be evaluated and will be placed into a skill group according
to American Red Cross Standards. Participants will progress at their
own rate but are expected to complete two skill levels. Participants
will be introduced to six strokes and evaluated on each stroke. Certification
may be awarded if standards are met for American Red Cross.
HPR 6352 - AEROBICS I (P) (1 hr)
This course is designed to introduce and instruct the student in aerobic
conditioning.
HPR 6353 - AEROBICS II (P) (1 hr)
This course is designed to introduce and instruct the student in aerobic
conditioning and upper-body weight training.
HPR 6354 - AEROBICS III (P) (1 hr)
This course is designed to introduce and instruct the student in aerobic
conditioning, upper-body weight training, and learn flexibility exercises.
HPR 6355 - AEROBICS IV (P) (1 hr)
This course is designed to introduce and instruct the student in aerobic
conditioning, upper-body strength, flexibility, and lower-body strength.
HPR 6378 - WEIGHT TRAINING I (P) (1 hr)
This course is designed to introduce and instruct the student in weight
training.
HPR 6379 - WEIGHT TRAINING II (P) (1 hr)
This course is designed to instruct the student in weight training.
HPR 6380 - WEIGHT TRAINING III (P) (1 hr)
This course is designed to introduce and instruct the student in advanced
weight training.
HPR 6381 - WEIGHT TRAINING IV (P) (1 hr)
This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced weight training. Back
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HVS 6511 - VARSITY BASKETBALL I (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in basketball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6512 - VARSITY BASKETBALL II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in basketball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6513 - VARSITY BASKETBALL III (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in basketball on an intercollegiate level. Prerequisites:
HVS 6511 and HVS 6512
HVS 6514 - VARSITY BASKETBALL IV (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in basketball on an intercollegiate level. Prerequisites:
HVS 6511, HVS 6512, and HVS 6513
HVS 6521 - VARSITY BASEBALL I (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in baseball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6522 - VARSITY BASEBALL II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in baseball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6523 - VARSITY BASEBALL III (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in baseball on an intercollegiate level. Prerequisites:
HVS 6521 and HVS 6522
HVS 6524 - VARSITY BASEBALL IV (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in baseball on an intercollegiate level. Prerequisites:
HVS 6521, HVS 6522, and HVS 6523
HVS 6531 - VARSITY SOFTBALL I (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in softball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6532 - VARSITY SOFTBALL II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in softball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6533 - VARSITY SOFTBALL III (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in softball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6534 - VARSITY SOFTBALL IV (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in softball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6541
- VARSITY TENNIS I (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in tennis on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6542 - VARSITY TENNIS II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in tennis on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6543 - VARSITY TENNIS III (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in tennis on an intercollegiate level. Prerequisites:
HVS 6541 and HVS 6542
HVS 6544 - VARSITY TENNIS IV (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in tennis on an intercollegiate level. Prerequisites:
HVS 6541, 6542, and HVS 6543
HVS 6551 - VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY I (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in cross-country on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6552 - VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in cross-country on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6553 - VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY III (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in cross-country on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6554 - VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY IV (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in cross-country on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6555 - VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD I (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in track and field on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6556 - VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in track and field on an intercollegiate level.
HVS6557 - VARSITY TRACK & FIELD III (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in cross-country on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6558 - VARSITY TRACK & FIELD IV (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in cross-country on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6561 - VARSITY VOLLEYBALL I (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in volleyball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6562 - VARSITY VOLLEYBALL II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in volleyball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6563 – VARSITY VOLLEYBALL II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in volleyball on an intercollegiate level.
HVS 6571 - RHYTHM I (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in Danceline on the collegiate level.
HVS 6572 - RHYTHM II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in Danceline on the collegiate level.
HVS 6573 - RHYTHM III (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in Danceline on the collegiate level.
HVS 6574 - RHYTHM IV (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in Danceline on the collegiate level.
HVS 6575 - CHEERLEADING I (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in cheerleading at the collegiate level.
HVS 6576 - CHEERLEADING II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in cheerleading at the collegiate level.
HVS 6577 - CHEERLEADING III (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in cheerleading at the collegiate level.
HVS 6578 - CHEERLEADING IV (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in cheerleading at the collegiate level.
HVS 6581 - VARSITY SOCCER I (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in soccer at the collegiate level.
HVS 6582 - VARSITY SOCCER II (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in soccer at the collegiate level.
HVS 6583 - VARSITY SOCCER III (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in soccer at the collegiate level.
HVS 6584 - VARSITY SOCCER IV (P) (1 hr)
Student participation in soccer at the collegiate level. Back
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HIS 6411 - UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877 (H) (3 hrs)
Development of the United States, 1492 to 1877, including English colonialism,
the American Revolution, formation of the Union, colonialization of
the West, development of sectionalism, the Civil War, and restoration
of home rule in the South.
HIS 6412 - UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE 1865 (H) (3 hrs)
Study of the problems and issues involved in the growth and development
of the United States since 1865. The Reconstruction period is treated
as an introduction.
HIS 6415 - HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (H) (3 hrs)
An introductory survey of the birth and early developments of western
civilization to the 17th century. The scope of this course includes ancient
Mesopotamia and Egypt, classical Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the
Renaissance and the Reformation. Of specific emphasis are the important
political, economic, social, intellectual, religious, and cultural trends
that have shaped the modern world.
HIS 6416 - HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (H) (3 hrs)
An introductory survey of the major trends in the modern western world
since the 17th century. Of specific emphasis are the important political,
economic, social, intellectual, religious, and cultural developments
that have shaped our present world.
HIS 6420 - WORLD HISTORY I (H) (3 hrs)
This course is an introductory history survey of the birth and early
development of world societies to the 16th Century. The scope of the
course includes the emergence of human communities, the formation of
new empires, interaction of cultural communities and patterns of exploration
and conquest. Of specific emphasis are the important political, social,
economic, intellectual, religious, technological, environmental, and
cultural trends that have shaped the world to A.D. 1550.
HIS 6421 - WORLD HISTORY II (H) (3 hrs)
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to
World History since A.D. 1500 to the present. This course will survey
the important political, cultural, economic, and religious/philosophical
accomplishments of humans during this period. Knowledge of one’s
cultural is essential if one is to understand the present and intelligently
plan for the future. This course seeks to cultivate an appreciation of
history and its importance in helping promote human’s positive
accomplishments in today’s world. Back
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HUM 2921 - INTEGRATED HUMANITIES (H) (3 hrs)
This course is designed to increase awareness and fluency in various
genres of the arts. Emphasis will be placed on critical development,
historical perspectives, interrelationships between individual genres,
and the role of artistic expression in a free society. You may be required
to purchase a ticket and/or travel to one professional performance
as a requirement of the course.
HUM 2925 - TRAVEL FOR COLLEGE CREDIT (3 hrs)
Traveling to other countries or within our nation will give students
opportunities to explore the realities of other environments for experiential
awareness in a global context. It will benefit the expansion of student
knowledge base in culture, time management, politics, economics, languages,
geography, the humanities, environment, and self-awareness. Back
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