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ACCT 1001 - Fundamentals of Accounting
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Principles and methods of accounting with financial data gathering and presentations of external financial statements with a concentration on the accounting cycle for a service and merchandise business. THIS COURSE DOES NOT TRANSFER TO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE.
Prerequisite(s): Must be eligible to enroll in MATH 1021 or higher. Degree credit will not be given for both this course and ACCT 2001 .
Cr.: 3 |
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ACCT 2001 (CACC 2113) - Introduction to Financial Accounting
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Principles and methods of accounting concerned with financial data gathering and presentation in the form of external financial statements; legal and ethical obligations of the accounting profession. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in this course to receive degree credit within the Division of Helath Sciences and Business Technology.
Prerequisite(s): Must be eligible to enroll in MATH 1021 or higher. Degree credit will not be given for both this course and ACCT 1001 .
Cr.: 3 |
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ACCT 2030 (CACC 2613) - Fundamentals of Income Tax Preparation
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A practical course in income tax returns preparation for individual, business, corporate, and miscellaneous tax returns, such as those for farms, self-employment, excise taxes, and gift taxes.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1015 or MATH 1021 and ACCT 2001 or a minimum of two of the last three years’ full-time bookkeeping or tax preparation experience.
Note: Spring only course
Cr.: 3 |
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ACCT 2101 (CACC 2213) - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Principles and methods of accounting primarily concerned with data gathering and presentation for purposes of internal management evaluation and decision-making. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in this course to receive degree credit within the Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in ACCT 2001 .
Cr.: 3 |
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ACCT 2102 - Microcomputer Accounting with Excel
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An overview of microcomputer-assisted accounting using Microsoft Excel software to create, enhance, and print worksheets. Creating charts, multiple worksheets, macros, data tables, formulas, and filtered lists is also included. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in this course to receive degree credit within the Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in ACCT 2001 .
Note: Fall only course
Cr.: 3 |
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ACCT 2105 (CACC 2413) - Quick Books Accounting with Payroll
3 Cr. 3
An overview of microcomputer-assisted accounting applications in the small to medium size firm. Quick Books accounting software will be used to work through the entire accounting cycle, including use of general and subsidiary ledgers, payroll, and inventory. The preparation of various computer-based accounting reports is also included. Accounting majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2001 with a grade of “C” or better.
Note: Spring only course
Cr.: 3 |
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ACCT 2920 - Selected Topics
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An examination of topics related to accounting. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.
Cr.: 3 |
Agriculture |
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AGRI 1001 - Introduction to Agriculture
Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Opportunities and educational requirements in all fields of agriculture.
Cr.: 1 |
Agronomy |
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AGRO 2051 - Soil Science
Lec. 3; Lab. 2; Cr. 4
Principles of soil science; properties of soils related to plant growth and the environment.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1201 or equivalent or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.
Cr.: 4 |
Allied Health |
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ALLH 1000 - Overview of Allied Health Professions
Lec. 2; Cr. 2
This course studies the role and responsibilities of a health care professional. Elective course intended for individuals either pursuing or considering in becoming a professional in the health care environment.
Cr.: 2 |
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ALLH 1013 - Medical Terminology
Lec. 2; Cr. 2
The study of medical terminology as it relates to understanding diseases, their causes and effects, and the terminology used by the medical specialties. Stress is placed on medical terms, their use, spelling, English translation, and pronunciation.
Cr.: 2 |
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ALLH 1023 - Pharmacology for Non-Nursing Majors
Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Basic pharmacology for Allied Health and Health Care Management majors. Focuses on terminology, legal considerations, routes of administration, types and classification of medications.
Prerequisite(s): ALLH 1013 .
Cr.: 1 |
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ALLH 2630 - Aging and Long-Term Care
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
The affects of an aging population on the healthcare system are considered. Students learn to identify and solve problems related to long-term care. The special management issues faced by administrators of assisted living homes, nursing homes and Alzheimer’s facilities are considered.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 2601 or approval of the Head, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Cross-Referenced as: BADM 2630 .
Cr.: 3 |
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ALLH 2640 - Contracts and Negotiations in Health Care
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course looks at contract negotiation process in the health care industry. It considers contract negotiation from the points of view of the covered individual’s employer, insurance/managed care firm, medical practice group, and hospital/integrated health care system. Special attention is placed on the problems of cost analysis at each step in the process.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 2601 or approval of Head, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Cross-Referenced as: BADM 2640 .
Cr.: 3 |
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ALLH 2645 - Practice and Ambulatory Care Management
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course emphasizes the functions of planning, implementation and control in the management of health care professional practices. It examines the directing and training of professional staff, the legal and organizational structures formed by management groups, the systems aspects of reporting and control, and the importance of patient satisfactions in the operation of ambulatory facilities and medical practices.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 2601 or approval of the Head, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Cross-Referenced as: BADM 2645 .
Cr.: 3 |
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ALLH 2650 - Medical Law and Ethics
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This interdisciplinary course provides a broad knowledge of medical law and ethics in a health care environment. Topics include but are not limited to an introduction to law and the legal system, licensure and certification of health personnel, institutional and personal liability, professional associations and contracts, responsibilities of administrators and government boards, relations with labor unions, patient’s rights, social and professional ethics, constitutional restraints on preventative and personal health care programs, and federal regulatory measures.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 2601 or approval of the Head, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Cross-Referenced as: BADM 2650 .
Cr.: 3 |
Animal Science |
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ANSC 1011 - Introduction to Animal Science
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Science and production of beef cattle, sheep, swine, and horses; their role in American agriculture.
Cr.: 3 |
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ANSC 1048 - Introduction to Dairy Science
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Introduction to dairy production and dairy foods technology.
Formerly: DARY 1048
Cr.: 3 |
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ANSC 1049 - Introduction to Poultry Science
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Principles and practices of commercial poultry production.
Formerly: POUL 1049
Cr.: 3 |
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ANSC 2133 - Growth and Development of Livestock
Lec. 2; Lab. 2; Cr. 3
Cell, tissue, and body growth development and composition; patterns of tissue deposition in livestock; control and modification of normal and abnormal growth; evaluation of composition of beef, sheep, swine, and horses.
Cr.: 3 |
Anthropology |
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ANTH 1003 (CATR 1013 or CATR2013) - Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Diversity of human cultures; nature of culture, social organization, subsistence patterns, economics, law, politics, religion, language, and other institutions of culture viewed in cross-cultural perspective.
Cr.: 3 |
Art |
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ART 1011 (CART 1113) - Art Structure
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
The primary study of the disciplines in art with practice in the various media.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 1440 (CART 2103) - Historical Survey of the Arts
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Prehistoric, Near-Eastern, Greek, Roman, and medieval art.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 1441 (CART 2113) - Historical Survey of the Arts
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Renaissance to modern art.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 1661 - Introduction to Ceramics I
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Studio problems in pottery, glazing, and kiln firing.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 1662 - Introduction to Ceramics II
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Problems in ceramic forming techniques, mixing of clays and glazes, and kiln firing.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1661 or consent of instructor.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 1847 (CART 2203) - Drawing and Composition
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Basic principles of observation, with emphasis on the graphic analysis and delineation of spatial structure.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 1848 (CART 2213) - Drawing and Composition
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Studies from the live model; introduction of graphic representation, structure, and form.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 1849 - Introduction to Painting (Materials Fee)
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Basic studio practice and theory in painting; traditional and modern materials and terminology; value and color experiences involving simple forms in space.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2050 - Digital Art I
Lec. 2; Lab. 2; Cr. 3
Introduction to digital applications in art and 2D animation.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2055 - Digital Art II
Lec. 2; Lab. 2; Cr. 3
Introductory work in digital animation and multimedia applications.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2470 - Survey of 20th Century Art
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Modern Art.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2661 - Intermediate Ceramics
Lab. 3; Cr. 3
May be taken for a maximum of nine semester hours of credit. Studio problems in ceramics; formulation of clay bodies and glazes; theories of kiln operation and maintenance.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1662 or consent of instructor.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2879 - Intermediate Drawing and Composition
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Imaginative composition utilizing the figure, still-life, and landscape forms.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1848 .
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2881 - Painting
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Studio problems in still-life directed toward conceptual attitudes; analysis of structure and color in composition; individual criticism, class discussion.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1847 and ART 1848 or consent of instructor.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2882 - Painting
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Studio approaches to abstraction; thematic problems based on the figure and nature forms, synthesizing form and experience; individual criticism, class discussion.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1847 and ART 1848 and/or ART 2881 or consent of instructor.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2883 - Water Media Painting
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Objects and landscape; composition in water-soluble media on paper.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1847 and ART 1848 or consent of instructor.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2920 - Selected Topics
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2921 - Selected Topics
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Designed to increase the understanding and enjoyment of various visual arts and music. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2995 - Basic Photography
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Basic concepts and techniques of black and white photography; emphasis on photography as a visual art.
Cr.: 3 |
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ART 2996 - Intermediate Photography
Lab. 6; Cr. 3
Continued investigation of basic photographic principles, utilizing specific subject areas drawn from major themes in visual art.
Prerequisite(s): ART 2995 or consent of Head, Division of Liberal Arts.
Cr.: 3 |
Astronomy |
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ASTR 1101 (CAST 1103) - The Solar System
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Introductory astronomy for the general student with a primary focus in the solar system.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to schedule or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.
Cr.: 3 |
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ASTR 1102 (CAST 1113) - Stellar Astronomy
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Introductory astronomy for the general student with a primary focus on astronomical bodies outside of the solar system.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to schedule or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.
Cr.: 3 |
Biology |
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BIOL 1001 (CBIO 1013) - General Biology
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Broad biological principles for non-science majors; scientific method, biological molecules, cell biology, genetics, ecology, and evolution. Students planning to take courses in botany, microbiology, or zoology should take BIOL 1201 and BIOL 1207 /BIOL 1208 . Only one BIOL 1201 or BIOL 1001 can be used for degree credit.
Cr.: 3 |
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BIOL 1002 (CBIO 1023) - General Biology
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Broad biological principles for non-science majors: evolution and diversity. Students planning to take courses in botany, microbiology, or zoology should take BIOL 1201 , BIOL 1208 , and the second course in that major field.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1201 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BIOL 1003 (CBIO 1011) - General Biology I Laboratory
Lab. 2; Cr. 1
Basic Principles of cell biology, diversity, evolution and ecology. Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology I for non-science majors.
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in BIOL 1001 or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics. Credit will not be given for both this course and BIOL 1208 , BIOL 1209 , or BIOL 1207 .
Cr.: 1 |
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BIOL 1005 (CBIO 1022) - Introductory Biology Laboratory
Lec. 1; Lab. 3; Cr. 2
Basic principles of biology including cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, diversity, and systems physiology. Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology I & II for non-science majors.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1001 and credit or registration in BIOL 1002 . Credit not allowed for students who have had BIOL 1207 /BIOL 1208 , or BIOL 1209 .
Cr.: 2 |
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BIOL 1011 (CBIO 2113) - Microorganisms and Man
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Principles of microbiology, with emphasis on health and disease. Credit will not be given for this course and BIOL 2051 . Not open to microbiology majors.
Prerequisite(s): A letter grade of “C” or better in BIOL 1001 or minimum ACT score of 21 in Scientific Reasoning; or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.
Cr.: 3 |
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BIOL 1012 (CBIO 2111) - Microorganisms and Man Laboratory
Lab. 3; Cr. 1
Basic laboratory skills for handling and observing microorganisms; demonstration of features of microorganisms discussed in BIOL 1011 . Laboratory designed to supplement Microbiology for Nursing & Allied Health.
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in BIOL 1011 .
Cr.: 1 |
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BIOL 1201 (CBIO 1033) - Biology for Science Majors
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Scientific method; general concepts and principles of biological molecules, cellular structure and function, and genetics. Primarily for students majoring in science, agriculture, or education. BIOL 1001 and BIOL 1002 cannot be taken in place of Biology 1201.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to schedule MATH 1021 and eligibility to schedule ENGL 1001 , or consent of Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.
Note: Biology 1201 is not an Honors course but when it is followed by BIOL 1503 (an Honors course), it will be accepted for fulfillment of the required courses for Honors distinction.
Cr.: 3 |
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BIOL 1202 (CBIO 1043) - Biology for Science Majors II
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
General concepts and principles of evolution, ecology, diversity, and the function of organism. Credit will not be given for this course and BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1002 .
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BIOL 1207 (CBIO 1031) - Honors Biology Laboratory for Science Majors
Lab. 3; Cr. 1
Primarily for students majoring in science, agriculture, or education with honors emphasis in selected topics. Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology I for science majors. Credit will not be given for this course and BIOL 1003 /BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1208 .
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in BIOL 1201 and eligibility for the Honors program, or permission from the instructor.
Cr.: 1 |
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BIOL 1208 (CBIO 1031) - Biology Laboratory for Science Majors
Lab. 3; Cr. 1
Primarily for students majoring in science, agriculture, or education. Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology I for science majors. Credit will not be given both for this course and for BIOL 1003 /BIOL 1005 .
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in BIOL 1201 .
Cr.: 1 |
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BIOL 1209 (CBIO 1041) - Biology Laboratory for Science Majors II
Lab. 3; Cr. 1
This course is a General Education Course in Biological Sciences, primarily for students majoring in science, agriculture, or education. The design is to expose the student to many of the basic techniques and procedures important in the Life Sciences. Emphasis will be placed on experimental design, data analysis, and formulation of conclusions. Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology II for science majors. Credit will not be given for both this course and BIOL 1003 /BIOL 1005 .
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1207 /BIOL 1208 ; credit or enrollment in BIOL 1202 .
Cr.: 1 |
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BIOL 1503 (CBIO 1044) - Honors Introductory Zoology
Lec. 3; Lab. 3; Cr. 4
Biology of animals; diversity, structure and function. This course provides special honors emphasis in introductory zoology (i.e., diversity, structure and function) and is intended for qualified students majoring in science, agriculture or education. Credit will not be given for both this course and BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1002 nor BIOL 1202 and BIOL 1209 .
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “B” or better in BIOL 1201 and BIOL 1208 or BIOL 1207 , minimum ACT composite score of 25, and admission to the Honors program.
Cr.: 4 |
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BIOL 2002 - Individual Research Biology
Ind. Study 3; Cr. 2
Independent research in approved areas of biology (botany, microbiology, zoology, wildlife and fisheries, forestry). Under the direction of faculty, the student will define, design and complete an original research topic. Typically, faculty will confer with the student for at least one hour each week. This course may be repeated once for credit up to a total of 4 semester credits.
Prerequisite(s): Eight semester hours in biology; permission of instructor.
Cr.: 2 |
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BIOL 2003 - Individual Research Biology
Ind. Study 6; Cr. 3
Independent research in approved areas of biology (botany, microbiology, zoology, wildlife and fisheries, forestry). Under the direction of faculty, the student will define, design and complete an original research topic. Typically, faculty will confer with the student for at least one hour each week.
Prerequisite(s): Eight semester hours in biology; permission of instructor.
Cr.: 3 |
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BIOL 2004 - Individual Research Biology
Ind. Study 9; Cr. 4
Independent research in approved areas of biology (botany, microbiology, zoology, wildlife and fisheries, forestry). Under the direction of faculty, the student will define, design and complete an original research topic. Typically, faculty will confer with the student for at least one hour each week.
Prerequisite(s): Eight semester hours in biology; permission of instructor.
Cr.: 4 |
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BIOL 2051 (CBIO 2124) - General Microbiology
Lec. 3; Lab. 3; Cr. 4
General concepts of microbiology including structure and function of microbial cells, genetics, metabolism, diversity, host-microbe interactions, pathogens and immunology. The course is presented in a combined lecture and laboratory format. Credit will not be given for both this course and BIOL 1011 or BIOL 1012 .
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201 /BIOL 1208 (or BIOL 1201 /BIOL 1207 ); CHEM 1201 .
Cr.: 4 |
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BIOL 2105 - Biological Terrorism
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Introduction to terrorism preparedness emphasizing the concepts and strategies used in dealing with acts of biological terrorism, the recognition of terrorists events, and the development of emergency management and response plans.
Prerequisite(s): FOSC 1103 - Advanced Hazardous Materials with a grade of “C” or better and eligibility to enroll in MATH 1021 .
Cross-Referenced as: FOSC 2105 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BIOL 2151 (CBIO 2134) - Cell Structure and Function
Lec. 3; Lab. 3; Cr. 4
Structure and function of cells, and molecules essential for cellular processes. The course material is presented in a combined lecture and laboratory format.
Prerequisite(s): Eleven semester hours of biological science and one year of chemistry.
Cr.: 4 |
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BIOL 2152 (CBIO 2234) - Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates
Lec. 2; Lab. 6; Cr. 4
Introduction to phylogeny of organ system of vertebrates. The course material is presented in a combined lecture and laboratory format.
Prerequisite(s): Eight semester hours of introductory Biology with laboratory, but Biology BIOL 1201 /BIOL 1208 (or BIOL 1201 /BIOL 1207 ) and biology BIOL 1202 /BIOL 1209 (or BIOL 1503 ) is recommended.
Cr.: 4 |
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BIOL 2153 (CBIO 2514) - Principles of Genetics
Lec. 3; Lab. 1; Cr. 4
General principles of genetics, to include heredity and genetic analysis. The course material is presented in a combined lecture and laboratory format.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201 /BIOL 1208 (or BIOL 1201 /BIOL 1207 ), three additional semester hours of a biological science, and enrollment or credit in CHEM 1202 ; or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.
Cr.: 4 |
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BIOL 2160 - Human Physiology
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
May not be taken for credit by zoology majors, predental, or premedical students. Elements of human physiology; controls and functions of the various organ systems.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 1011 and ZOOL 1012 or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.
Cr.: 3 |
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BIOL 2161 - Human Physiology Laboratory
Lab. 3; Cr. 1
A laboratory course in the elements of human physiology for students majoring in nursing and allied health, home economics, and physical education.
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in BIOL 2160 ; or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.
Cr.: 1 |
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BIOL 2500 - Natural History of the Vertebrates
Lec. 2; Lab. 6; Cr. 4
Diversity, ecology, and evolution of the fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals; emphasis on Louisiana species. Two hours lecture; six hours lab/field work.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201 /BIOL 1208 (or BIOL 1201 /BIOL 1207 ), and four hours of additional biological sciences with laboratory.
Cr.: 4 |
Botany |
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BOTY 1202 (CBIO 2314) - General Botany
Lec. 3; Lab. 3; Cr. 4
Classification, structure, and function of plants. The course material is pesented in a combined lecture and laboratory format. Credit will not be given both for this course and for BIOL 1002 , BIOL 1003 , BIOL 1005 .
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201 /BIOL 1208 or BIOL 1201 /BIOL 1207 .
Cr.: 4 |
Business Administration |
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BADM 1001 - Introduction to Business
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Operation of the business firm; function of the businessperson; nature of economic system and private enterprise; orientation to collegiate business education.
Cr.: 3 |
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BADM 1010 - Honors Business Administration
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This introduction to business course presents the nature of business, its structure, and strategies for achieving goals.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible to take Honors Courses.
Cr.: 3 |
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BADM 1190 - Business and Technology Training
Cr. 6
Students may be allowed credit for completion of approved Louisiana Technical College courses at a ratio of one semester hour for each 45 hours of instruction. Students must complete at least 12 semester hours of credit in business and/or technology courses at LSU Eunice prior to receiving credit for BADM 1190.
Cr.: 6 |
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BADM 2001 - Business Law
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Phases of law necessary in the business world with emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code. Introduction to law, contracts, property, and employment.
Cr.: 3 |
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BADM 2050 (CMGM 2313) - Small Business Management
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Introduction to the initial market research, financing, location, and management of a small business firm. Emphasis will be placed on methods and procedures used in the successful establishment and operation of franchised or non-franchised firms.
Cr.: 3 |
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BADM 2601 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Management
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A comprehensive review of the organization and management of the health care system in the United States. This interdisciplinary course establishes a framework from which health administration issues and problems may be identified, analyzed, and evaluated. Additionally, the course focuses on managing in a rapidly changing environment. Current issues and trends affecting medical practices ambulatory facilities, assisted living centers, nursing homes, and Alzheimer’s facilities are considered.
Prerequisite(s): BADM 1001
Cross-Referenced as: HCM 2601 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BADM 2630 - Aging and Long-Term Care
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
The affects of an aging population on the healthcare system are considered. Students learn to identify and solve problems related to long-term care. The special management issues faced by administrators of assisted living homes, nursing homes, and Alzheimer’s facilities are considered
Prerequisite(s): BADM 2601 or approval of Head, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Cross-Referenced as: ALLH 2630 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BADM 2640 - Contracts and Negotiations in Health Care
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course examines the contract negotiation process in the health care industry. It looks at contract negotiation from the points of view of the covered individual’s employer, insurance/managed care firm, medical practice group, and hospital/integrated health care system. Special attention is placed on the problems of cost analysis at each step in the process.
Prerequisite(s): BADM 2601 or approval of Head, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Cross-Referenced as: ALLH 2640 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BADM 2645 - Practice and Ambulatory Care Management
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course emphasizes the functions of planning, implementation and control in the management of health care professional practices. It examines the directing and training of professional staff, the legal and organizational structures formed by management groups, the systems aspects of reporting and control, and the importance of patient satisfactions in the operation of ambulatory facilities and medical practices.
Prerequisite(s): BADM 2601 or approval of Head, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Cross-Referenced as: ALLH 2645 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BADM 2650 - Medical Law and Ethics
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This interdisciplinary course provides a broad knowledge of medical law and ethics in a health care environment. Topics include but are not limited to an introduction to law and the legal system, licensure and certification of health personnel, institutional and personal liability, professional associations and contracts, responsibilities of administrators and governmental boards, relations with labor unions, patient’s rights, social and professional ethics, constitutional restraints on preventive and personal health care programs, and federal regulatory measures.
Prerequisite(s): BADM 2601 or approval of the Head, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Cross-Referenced as: ALLH 2650 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BADM 2920 - Selected Topics
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An examination of topics related to business administration. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.
Cr.: 3 |
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BADM 2921 - Selected Topics
Lec. 1; Cr. 1
An examination of topics related to business administration. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.
Cr.: 1 |
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BADM 2990 - Practicum in Management Independent Study
Ind. Study 60; Cr. 6
A structured program of individualized work experience in business, health care, hospitality, asset or administrative management with a participating employer. Each student will work with a coordinator or faculty member from the Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology. The student’s experience will be related to academic studies and must contribute significantly to professional development. A minimum of 60 clock hours of work are required for each hour of academic credit. Arrangements must be made prior to registration, including acceptance of initial proposal and credit hour assignment. A written final report must be submitted. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. Grading will be pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 24 credit hours or approval of the Head, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Cr.: 6 |
Business Information Technology |
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ALLH 1605 - CPT Medical Coding
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Basic procedural coding guidelines and techniques for physician services and procedures. An explanation of the HCPCS coding system will also be covered for durable medical equipment, drugs, and select procedures.
Prerequisite(s): Must have a grade of “C” or better in ZOOL 1011 , and ALLH 1013 and ALLH 1023 or consent of the Head, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Formerly: BIT 1605
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 1000 - Keyboarding
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Fundamental keyboarding skills including an introduction to personal and business data formatting. Independent laboratory work required.
Note: Not for degree credit for students majoring in any of the Associate or Certificate Programs within the Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 1615 - ICD-9-CM Medical Coding
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Introduction to the International Classification of Disease diagnostic and procedural coding guidelines and techniques. Students will learn how to translate written medical terminology into numeric and alphanumeric codes for compilation of data and reimbursement
Prerequisite(s): Must have a grade of “C” or better in ZOOL 1011 , ALLH 1013 and ALLH 1023 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 1620 - Health Insurance and Medical Billing
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A study of private sector health insurance and government health plans, with procedures for integrating DRG, health plan data, and costing into bills and super bills for patients and for third party payment. Includes Relative Value Scale, use of Medicare Volume Performance Standard, and legal issues in insurance claims and medical records. Business Administration 1620.
Prerequisite(s): ALLH 1605 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 2200 - Records Management
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Record concepts used in modern offices. Use of Windows-based Microsoft Access program. Independent laboratory work required.
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 2263 - Business Mathematics
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Principles and techniques used to solve business problems on both electronic calculators and microcomputers.
Prerequisite(s): Must have a grade of “C” or better in MATH 1021 or MATH 1022 . Minimum passing grade in this course is a “C”.
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 2300 - Business Correspondence
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A study of effective business communication techniques with practical applications in the preparation of business documents. Includes the use of computer software.
Prerequisite(s): Must have a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1002 . Minimum passing grade in this course is a “C.”
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 2625 - Advanced Medical Coding
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Comprehensive coding scenarios, addressing coding problems, primary and secondary procedures and services, over and under coding, claim denials, audits, and revenue loss. The course is designed to enhance the technical skills and improve efficiency and accuracy by reinforcing coding guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Must have a “C” or better in ALLH 1605 and BIT 1615 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 2630 - Medical Reimbursement Strategies
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course explores the important aspects of the reimbursement process of third party payers. Medicare, and Medicaid from creating efficient patient information forms to claims monitoring and appeals. Emphasis is placed on compliance techniques, managed care competition, pre-certification, prior authorization, and utilization review. This course is designed to increase billing efficiency through appropriate documentation and effective accounts receivable management.
Prerequisite(s): Must have a grade of “C” or better in BIT 1620 and BIT 2625 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 2850 - General Machine Transcription
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Business language development; grammar, editing, and proofreading. Machine transcription using modern technology with emphasis on production of mailable copy. Independent laboratory work required.
Prerequisite(s): Must have grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1001 and ISDS 2800 .
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Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 2860 - Advanced Machine Transcription: Medical
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Advanced machine transcription with emphasis on medical terminology and formatting. Independent laboratory work required.
Prerequisite(s): Must have grade of “C” or better in BIT 2850 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 2870 - Advanced Machine Transcription: Legal
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Advanced machine transcription with emphasis on legal terminology and formatting. Independent laboratory work required.
Prerequisite(s): Must have grade of “C” or better in BIT 2850 .
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 2900 - Desktop Publishing using Adobe PageMaker & Microsoft Publisher
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Desktop publishing skills and concepts. Use of Windows-based Adobe PageMaker program and Microsoft Publisher programs. Independent laboratory work required.
Prerequisite(s): BIT 1000 or Grade of “C” or better in one unit of High School Keyboarding (shown on transcript).
Cr.: 3 |
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BIT 2990 - Practicum in Office Systems Independent Study
Ind. Study 60; Cr. 6
A structured program of individualized work experience in administrative, legal or medical office systems with a participating employer. Each student will work with a coordinator or faculty member from the Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology. The student’s experience will be related to academic studies and must contribute significantly to professional development. A minimum of 60 clock hours of work are required for each hour of academic credit. Arrangements must be made prior to registration, including acceptance of initial proposal and credit hour assignment. A written final report must be submitted. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. Grading will be pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 24 credit hours with a 2.0 GPA and approval of the Division Head.
Cr.: 6 |
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BIT 2999 - Administrative Information Systems Applications
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This capstone course presents the applications of office automation technologies from the user perspective to enhance productivity of office employees-executive/managerial, professional and support personnel. Synthesis of concepts related to current office system technologies including principles of administrative office management, problem solving, office systems, human resources, and ergonomics. Both a team project and a computer-based research project are required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2010 , ECON 2020, or ECON 2030 , ACCT 1001 or ACCT 2001 , BIT 2200 , BIT 2300 , ISDS 2800 , with grades of “C” or better. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in this course to receive a degree or certificate within the Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology.
Note: Honors Contracts are available for this course. This is a Spring Only course.
Cr.: 3 |
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CHEM 1011 (CCEM 1013) - Molecules and Man
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A one-semester ‘terminal’ survey of general chemistry concepts and principles, for teachers and non-science majors.
Prerequisite(s): ACT Mathematics score of 19 or higher or completion of MATH 0002 with a grade of “C” or better. Degree credit will not be given for both CHEM 1011 and CHEM 1201 .
Cr.: 3 |
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CHEM 1201 (CCEM 1123) - Basic Chemistry
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Nomenclature; atomic and molecular structure; chemical equations and stoichiometry; gas laws; bonding; quantitative problem solving; introduction to periodicity, energy relationships, and solutions.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to schedule MATH 1021 .
Cr.: 3 |
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CHEM 1202 (CCEM 1133) - Basic Chemistry
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Intermolecular forces; thermodynamics; general and heterogeneous equilibrium; kinetics; solutions; acid/base equilibrium and properties; and electrochemistry. For science/engineering curricula.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1201 .
Cr.: 3 |
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CHEM 1212 (CCEM 1132) - Basic Chemistry Laboratory
Lab. 6; Cr. 2
Basic laboratory operations including selected experiments and introductory inorganic qualitative analysis. A 2-hour lab to support the topics in CHEM I and II.
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in CHEM 1202 .
Cr.: 2 |
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CHEM 2100 - Hazardous Materials Chemistry
Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A study of the chemistry of hazardous materials. Understanding of basic chemical principles in inorganic as well as organic chemistry with emphasis on most frequently encountered substances in the field of hazardous materials. The course is designed for the hazardous materials professional/responder. This course is an introduction to basic inorganic and organic chemistry. It is designed to meet the needs of sophomores in college majoring in fire science or public and industrial security, as well as participating professionals in the field of hazardous materials. Emphasis in this course is on understanding basic chemical principles, reactions, and nomenclature so that the hazmat professional will have the ability to make informed decisions in the handling and disposal of dangerous chemicals in the increasingly prevalent world of hazardous materials.
Prerequisite(s): FOSC 1103 : Advanced Hazardous Materials with a grade of “C” or better and be eligible to enroll in MATH 1021 .
Cross-Referenced as: FOSC 2100 .
Note: This course meets the standards of the National Fire Academy and the United States Fire Administration.
Cr.: 3 |
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