Accounting (ACCT)

Fundamentals of financial reporting.

Analysis of financial data for managerial decisions.

Art (ARTS)

A general education course open to all students. A basic course in theory and practice of two- and three-dimensional organization as related to design principles; includes a series of creative art experiences involving a variety of art media.

Biology (BIOL)

The anatomy and physiology of the human body; the various physiological processes.

Major concepts of biology for science majors.

Fundamental principles of plant life including the structure, taxonomy, adaptation, physiology, genetics and life histories of plants.

Fundamental principles of living animals with emphasis on man; principles of heredity, early embryology and ecology.

Fundamental principles of the relationship of microorganisms to the life of human beings.

Chemistry (CHEM)

Fundamentals of biological chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry.

Study of fundamental laws, theories and concepts of chemistry; structure of matter; solutions.

Systematic qualitative analysis; balancing oxidation-reduction equations; equilibrium; introduction to organic chemistry; atomic energy.

Lab to accompany CHEM 2323.

Lab to accompany CHEM 2325.

Major concepts of organic chemistry for chemistry majors and pre-professional students. Study of the properties and behavior of hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives.

Continuation of CHEM 2323. Major concepts of organic chemistry for chemistry majors and pre-professional students.

Computer Science (COSC)

Overview of computer information systems.  Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, systems, and human resources and explores their integration and application in business and other segments in society.  The fundamentals of computer problem solving and programming in a higher-level programming language may be discussed and applied.  Also provides instruction in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and/or presentation software.

Fundamental programming and programming structure using the FORTRAN language.

Fundamental programming and programming structure using the COBOL language.

Fundamental programming and programming structure using the PASCAL language.

Fundamental programming and programming structure using the C language.

Advanced programming and programming structure using the COBOL language.

Criminal Justice (CRIJ)

History and philosophy; nature and impact; overview of criminal justice system; court system.

Structure of American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; sentencing.

American crime problems: historical perspective, social policy, impact and trends, social characteristics of crime, and prevention.

Nature; historical development; concepts; classification of crime; elements and penalties.

Role of community in corrections; programs for adults and juveniles; administration of community programs; legal issues.

Correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation.

Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; forensic sciences; case and trial preparation.

Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional restraints; laws of arrest, search and seizure; police liability.

Police profession-organization; role; ethics; community relations.

Economics (ECON)

Economic instability and economic growth; monetary, fiscal and related policies designed to cope with these two important problems.

Resource allocation, income distribution and international trade; monopoly, oligopoly and competition; labor unions, collective bargaining, tariff regulations and other institutions.

Education (EDUC)

An enriched and integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides active recruitment and support of undergraduates interested in careers in teaching, especially in high need fields such as secondary math and science education, bilingual education, and special education.  The course provides students with opportunities to participate in early field experiences including middle and high school classrooms with varied and diverse student populations, provides students with support from college and school faculty, preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introducing and analyzing the culture of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socio-economic, ethnic, and disability-based academic diversity and equity.

English (ENGL)

Rhetoric and composition; practice in expository writing; methods of research and the research essay.

First semester: Classical and medieval literature; Second semester: World literature from Renaissance to the present.

First semester: Beowulf to Romantic Period; Second semester: Romantic Period to present.

Study of works of major American writers stressing background, appreciation and development.

French (FREN)

Understanding, speaking and pronouncing French.

Grammar review, reading of literary materials, conversation and composition.

Geography (GEOG)

Examination of the interactions between people, cultures and natural surroundings.

Geology (GEOL)

Emphasis on earth materials and physical processes operating on and in the earth.

Geologic history of the earth; uses of geological principles to interpret earth history.

German (GERM)

Understanding, speaking and pronouncing German.

Grammar review, reading of literary materials, conversation and composition.

Government (GOVT)

 Origin and development of federal system; national and Texas constitutions; emphasis on processes of state government. Satisfies Texas government requirement for teacher certification.

Structure of American political system; study of government of United States, its origins and growth.

History (HIST)

First semester: Ancient and medieval backgrounds to 1450; Second semester: Europe and European Expansion since 1450.

First semester: U.S. History to 1865; Second semester: U.S. History since 1865.

Mathematics (MATH)

A study of fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions.

Trigonometry functions and their applications.

Discrete probability, vectors and matrices, linear equations and linear programming.

For applications in business and social sciences; curve sketching and graphical analysis; differentiation and integration of elementary functions.

Modern algebra and geometry. Sets, logic, number systems, number theory, functions, equivalence, congruence, measurement, and introduction to probability & statistics.

Points, lines and planes in space; rectangular, polar and cylindrical coordinates; circle, conic sections and solid figures of space; higher plane curves.

Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational, and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.  This course is designed specifically for students who seek middle grade (4-8) teacher certification.

Concepts of geometry, probability, and statistics, as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.  This course is designed specifically for students who seek middle grade (4-8) teacher certification.

Properties of real numbers, functions and graphs, trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and analytic geometry.

Functions, limits, differentiation and applications of differentiation.

Integration, applications of integration, indeterminate forms and improper integrals.

Sequences, infinite series, power series, partial differentiation, multiple integration and applications of partial differentiation and multiple integration.

Solution of ordinary differential equations and their applications to problems in engineering and allied fields.

Music (MUSI)

Designed for music majors or non-majors. Provides study of basic notation, note values, scales, intervals, and key signatures with simple keyboard applications. Also, development of music skill including basic theory, rhythm, sight-singing, and elementary chord structure.

Physics (PHYS)

Mechanics, heat and sound.

Magnetism, electricity, light and elementary atomic theory.

Psychology (PSYC)

Principles and theories of psychology including growth and development, perception, learning and intelligence, emotions, personality development and mental health.

Sociology (SOCI)

Nature and principles of sociology; interrelations of personality, culture and society; social processes, organizations and functions.

Spanish (SPAN)

Basic and oral expression and listening comprehension with increasing attention to elementary reading and writing.

Oral and listening comprehension skills with increased attention to writing and especially reading.

Speech Communication (SPCH)

Beginning theory and practice of informative and persuasive communication. Satisfies requirement for teacher certification.

Elementary theory and practice of oral communication in dyadic and small group situations.

Fundamentals of speech as they relate to business and professional settings. Includes interviews; informative, persuasive and public speeches.

International phonetic alphabet and the sounds of speech; physiology of the speech mechanism; voice and analysis and drill on vocal characteristics.

Introduction to the oral interpretation of poetry, prose and drama.

Texas Early Childhood Articulation (TECA)

A study of the relationship between the child, family, community, and educators, including a study of parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues.

An introduction to the profession of early childhood education focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, types of programs, historical perspectives, ethics and current issues.

A study of nutrition, health, and safety including community health, universal health precautions, and legal implications.  Practical application of these principles in a variety of settings.

A study of the principles of child growth and development from conception through adolescence.  Focus on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of development.