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Exercise and Sport Science |
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EXSS 4161 - Clinical Apprenticeship in Sports Medicine 1 hrs
Athletic training lab experiences with 200 clock hours of laboratory experience required. Hours utilized in training room, on field, gymnasium and track as experiences in the care, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of injuries to student athletes. Needs to be available for and participate in special pre fall and late spring preparations for athletes. Course Fee: $40 for each course. |
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EXSS 4162 - Clinical Apprenticeship in Sports Medicine 1 hrs
Athletic training lab experiences with 200 clock hours of laboratory experience required. Hours utilized in training room, on field, gymnasium and track as experiences in the care, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of injuries to student athletes. Needs to be available for and participate in special pre fall and late spring preparations for athletes. Course Fee: $40 for each course. |
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EXSS 4163 - Practicum for Personal Trainer I 1 hrs
Student designs and plans personal fitness prescriptions based on personal and physical characteristics and developments, monitors and oversees the workout for the client. Includes a minimum of 45 hours of work with the clients. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and a EXSS Fitness Management specialization. |
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EXSS 4164 - Practicum for Personal Trainer II 1 hrs
Student designs and plans personal fitness prescriptions based on personal and physical characteristics and developments, monitors and oversees the workout for the client. Includes a minimum of 45 hours of work with the clients. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and a EXSS Fitness Management specialization. |
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EXSS 4165 - Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science 1 hrs
Student works in fitness management area. Design, manage and oversee fitness and recreation areas. Student maintains a journal of responsibilities, documents activities and evaluates success of activities. Through reflective analysis, student identifies areas of improvement. Based on a minimum of six weeks apprenticeship and 45 hours of supervised work. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and EXSS Fitness Management specialization. |
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EXSS 4166 - Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science 1 hrs
Student works in fitness management area. Design, manage and oversee fitness and recreation areas. Student maintains a journal of responsibilities, documents activities and evaluates success of activities. Through reflective analysis, student identifies areas of improvement. Based on a minimum of six weeks apprenticeship and 45 hours of supervised work. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and EXSS Fitness Management specialization. |
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EXSS 4167 - Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science 1 hrs
Student works in fitness management area. Design, manage and oversee fitness and recreation areas. Student maintains a journal of responsibilities, documents activities and evaluates success of activities. Through reflective analysis, student identifi es areas of improvement. Based on a minimum of six weeks apprenticeship and 45 hours of supervised work. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and EXSS Fitness Management specialization. |
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EXSS 4300 - Exercise Prescription 3 hrs
Gives EXSS non-teaching and EXSS majors a fundamental understanding of competencies in designing and implementing exercise plans for all ages. Based on competencies established by the National Council on Strength and Fitness Organization Advanced Personal Trainer Certification Program. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 1301 or consent of the instructor. Course Fee: $225 which covers certification. |
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EXSS 4301 - Principles and Techniques of Strength Conditioning 3 hrs
Designed for students taking fitness management composite major with specialization in fitness and strength. Emphasis placed on preparing students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 1112 , EXSS 3312 , and EXSS 3315 ; BIOL 2401 . |
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EXSS 4302 - Administration of Physical Education and Sport Programs 3 hrs
Acquaints students with inherent policies, practices and procedures involved in organization and administration of physical education and sport programs. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 1301 |
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EXSS 4305 - Selected Topics in Exercise and Sport Science 3 hrs
Taken as a class or as individual project. Course may be repeated for credit with topic changes. Prerequisite(s): Nine hours of advanced exercise and sport science courses and junior standing. |
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EXSS 4306 - Program Development for Secondary Physical Education 3 hrs
Examines methods and concepts of instruction in the physical education and health curriculum for secondary schools. Modeling of various instructional methods. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 1301 Field experience. |
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EXSS 4308 - Advanced Techniques in Athletic Training 3 hrs
Prepares students to recognize, assess, and manage sports-related injuries. Special emphasis on training room supervision, legal liability, injury, insurance claims, record keeping, budgeting, rehabilitation and injury recognition. For students pursuing state licensure in athletic training. |
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EXSS 4309 - Therapeutic Modalities 3 hrs
Study theories, applications, and methods of various modalities including but not limited to: Cryotherapy, thermotherapy, electrotherapy, acoustic therapy, compression, traction, and massage. |
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EXSS 4310 - Outdoor Education 3 hrs
Acquaints students with principles, purposes, activities, and skills of outdoor education. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 1301 Course Fee: $40.00 |
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EXSS 4311 - Adventure Education 3 hrs
Helps students acquire knowledge and skill needed to lead adventure activities in outdoor recreational, including educational, church, and other settings. Includes introduction to activities such as backpacking, camping, canoing, rock climbing, rappelling, orienteering, bicycling, and ropes courses. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 1301 Course Fee: $40.00 |
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EXSS 4320 - Sport Communication 3 hrs
Acquaints students with public and media relations in sport administration; presentation principles, standards and guideline in sport public relations; information technology and its role in sport; concepts of public relations with sport and leisure organizations. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 3322 |
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EXSS 4321 - Sport Promotion and Marketing 3 hrs
Provides framework for understanding how various marketing strategies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated in sports context. Sports are major economic activities of our modern society, and knowledge of role marketing in its operation has emerged as valuable asset to all involved. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 3322 |
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EXSS 4360 - Internship in Exercise and Sport Science 3 hrs
Students work in the recreation, leisure and sport industries. The internship is a 200 hour experience under the guidance of a university professor and a professional in the exercise and sports area. Note: May be taken as a summer or as a term course. Reflective logs and journals are submitted. |
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EXSS 5300 - Leadership in Sport Management 3 hrs
Examination of leadership skills, human resource management, ethical practices and administrative decision making. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing. |
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EXSS 5301 - Sports Marketing 3 hrs
Planning, promotions (advertising), implementation, and market analysis; fundamental principles in the marketing of sport, products, events, and quality of service. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Status. |
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EXSS 5302 - Sports Budgeting and Finance 3 hrs
Fundamentals and applications of financial techniques in the administration and operation of sport organizations. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 5300 |
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EXSS 5303 - Sports Law and Issues 3 hrs
Legal factors affecting physical education, recreation, amateur athletics and professional sport; analysis of case law. Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate school. |
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EXSS 5304 - Sports Psychology 3 hrs
Psychological factors of sports participation for coaches, athletes, and other participants; concepts applicable to individual and group processes. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 5300 |
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EXSS 5305 - Sport Event and Facility Management 3 hrs
Planning, funding, and operating sporting events and sports/recreation facilities; application of planning, organization, and execution of sport and entertainment events. Fund raising and charity management; management of small and large scale facilities and event venues. Site visits and interactions. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 5300 |
Finance |
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FINA 3309 - Financial Management 3 hrs
Role of the financial manager, the tax environment and its effects on business decisions, the time value of money, cash and capital budgeting, financial statements, working capital, money markets and their regulators, monetary policy and its relation to the firm, and financial forecasting. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2305 or ACCT 3307 , or concurrent enrollment, or consent of school. |
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FINA 3315 - Personal Financial Planning 3 hrs
Recurring individual and family financial needs; budgeting, banking, investing, insurance, real estate, credit, personal taxes, and lifelong financial planning. |
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FINA 3316 - Real Estate Finance 3 hrs
Facts, principles, and practices of the real estate industry. Basic orientation and understanding of the commonly used instruments, institutions, and policies involved in accomplishing the real estate financing function. Property and investment valuation methods. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3309 |
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FINA 3321 - Principles of Banking 3 hrs
Focuses on decision making within commercial bank management. Evaluation of factors influence on credit, investment, funding and pricing decisions is included. Focus is on data analysis to make appropriate banking decisions Prerequisite(s): FINA 3309 |
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FINA 3328 - Money, Banking, and Financial Markets 3 hrs
Nature and operation of the money, banking, and financial systems with applications of modern monetary and banking theories to current domestic problems. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2307 and ECON 2308 , or ECON 4346 ; and FINA 3309 . |
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FINA 3341 - Investments 3 hrs
Role of the exchange, commonly used investment vehicles, information sources, analysis and selection of investment alternatives, the mechanics of investment. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3309 |
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FINA 4328 - International Finance 3 hrs
International finance environment, review of opportunities and risks that multinational corporations confront in their operations and develop abilities to analytically meet the challenges faced by multinational corporations. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3309 |
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FINA 5303 - Managerial Finance 3 hrs
Financial management decision-making techniques in areas of planning the financial structure, management of assets, capital budgeting, obtaining capital, and management of income under conditions of uncertainty. Prerequisite(s): BUAD 5301 and BUAD 5302 . |
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FINA 5310 - Public Finance 3 hrs
Concepts, principles, and practices in financial matters at the federal, state, and local levels to include decision-making techniques; planning the financial structure, management of assets, capital budgeting, obtaining capital, and management of income under conditions of uncertainty. Prerequisite(s): Previous courses in macroeconomics, financial management, political science, and basic accounting are recommended. |
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FINA 5328 - International Corporate Finance 3 hrs
International financial environment and opportunities and risks faced by the multinational corporation. Prerequisite(s): FINA 5303 |
French |
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FREN 1401 - Beginning French I 4 hrs
Emphasis on pronunciation, the basic elements of grammar, and practice in understanding, reading and writing everyday French with some facility. Additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect of acquiring a foreign language. Note: * FREN 1301 and 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect. |
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FREN 1402 - Beginning French II 4 hrs
Emphasis on pronunciation, the basic elements of grammar, and practice in understanding, reading and writing everyday French with some facility. Additional, intensive emphasis given to the communicative aspect of acquiring a foreign language. Note: * FREN 1301 and 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1401 |
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FREN 2301 - Intermediate French I 3 hrs
Oral and written work in French; grammar review; readings from modern French authors. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1402 |
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FREN 2302 - Intermediate French II 3 hrs
Oral and written work in French; grammar review; readings from modern French authors. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2301 |
Fine Arts |
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FNAR 2401 - Fine Arts in the Elementary School 4 hrs
Fine Arts curriculum for EC-6 school and methods and techniques of instruction. Essential knowledge and skills EC-6 in the areas of art, music and theatre. 3 hour Lecture and 3 hour Lab |
German |
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GERM 1401 - Beginning German I 4 hrs
Grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and composition. Additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect of acquiring a foreign language. Note: * GERM 1301 and 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect. |
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GERM 1402 - Beginning German II 4 hrs
Grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and composition. Additional, intensive emphasis given to the communicative aspect of acquiring a foreign language. Note: * GERM 1301 and 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect. Prerequisite(s): GERM 1401 |
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GERM 2301 - Intermediate German I 3 hrs
Advanced grammar drills, reading in literature, and study of the culture of Germany. Composition and conversation. Prerequisite(s): GERM 1402 |
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GERM 2302 - Intermediate German II 3 hrs
Advanced grammar drills, reading in literature, and study of the culture of Germany. Composition and conversation. Prerequisite(s): GERM 2301 |
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GERM 3300 - Advanced Grammar, Composition, and Teaching Techniques 3 hrs
Drills in reading and translating; detailed grammar study. Conducted mostly in German. Prerequisite(s): GERM 2302 |
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GERM 3301 - The German Novelle 3 hrs
Readings from the German Novelle selections; discussion of literary importance. Conducted mostly in German. Prerequisite(s): GERM 2302 |
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GERM 3302 - German Drama 3 hrs
Readings from German, Swiss, and Austrian playwrights; conducted mostly in German. Prerequisite(s): GERM 2302 |
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GERM 3304 - Survey of German Literature 3 hrs
German literary excerpts from the beginning of the 20th century. Conducted mostly in German. Prerequisite(s): GERM 2302 |
Geography |
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GEOG 1301 - Introduction to Physical Geography 3 hrs
Study of the physical world including the characteristics, processes of formation, distribution, and interrelationships of land and water, climate, vegetation, and soils. |
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GEOG 1302 - World and Regional Geography 3 hrs
An introductory regional study focused on population distribution and land use as well as ethnic, linguistic, and religious differences among the regions of the world. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1301 or instructor’s consent. |
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GEOG 3305 - Human Geography 3 hrs
Introduction to human geography including demographic change, migration, cultural diffusion, ethnic patterns, political and economic systems, with emphasis on international topics. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1301 or GEOG 1302 , or instructor’s consent. |
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GEOG 3318 - Environmental/Geographical History of the U.S. 3 hrs
The changing ways our society has defined, interpreted, valued, and used nature; the varying social, political and economic agendas that have defined society’s relationship with its natural surroundings; survey of the settlement patterns of the U.S., with special emphasis on Texas. Also see: HIST 3318 |
Geology |
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GEOL 1401 - Physical Geology 4 hrs
An introduction to rock and mineral materials, and the dynamic processes responsible for shaping Earth and providing our natural resources, such as plate tectonics, volcanism, and various surficial processes. Field trips may be included as one of the instructional tools. Students may not take GEOL 1401 after taking GEOL 1403 without instructor consent. Note: GEOL 1301, 1304, 3302, 3304, 3305, 3309 and 4307 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without labs and without lab fees. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 1402 - Historical Geology 4 hrs
The physical history of the earth is examined through a systematic survey of the origin, growth, and changes of continents and ocean basins as it relates to plate tectonics, with emphasis on North America; climate variation and changes in the fossil record through geologic time are discussed along with various stratigraphic principles and dating methods used to interpret Earth’s history. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 1403 - Earth Science for Educators 4 hrs
A study of the earth, integrating elements of physical geology, oceanography, meteorology, planetary geology and historical geology. Prerequisite(s): Declared intention to become an elementary or middle school teacher. Students may not take GEOL 1403 after taking GEOL 1401 without instructor consent. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 1404 - Earth Systems 4 hrs
The Earth’s atmosphere, oceans and continents are examined through the concept of plate tectonics, with special reference to Earth’s place in the solar system; introductions to meteorology, oceanography, plate tectonics and planetary astronomy. Note: GEOL 1301, 1304, 3302, 3304, 3305, 3309 and 4307 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without labs and without lab fees. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 2401 - Mineralogy 4 hrs
Students will be introduced to mineral groups and their systematic classification; rock-forming minerals and their relationship to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks; crystallography, crystal chemistry, optical properties, and identification of minerals. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1402 or consent of instructor. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 3307 - Petroleum Geology 3 hrs
An examination of hydrocarbon chemistry, migration, entrapment, and recovery. Additional topics include exploration methods, economics, and risk analysis. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1401 or school approval. |
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GEOL 3401 - Petrology 4 hrs
Study of the textures, structures, and mineral assemblages of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks utilizing hand specimens and thin sections; origin, mode of occurrence, identification, and systematic classification of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 3402 - Meteorology 4 hrs
The composition of the atmosphere and the energy transformations which take place in the various atmospheric arenas are discussed in detail; weather forecasting and climatology. Note: GEOL 1301, 1304, 3302, 3304, 3305, 3309 and 4307 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without labs and without lab fees. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 3403 - Structural Geology 4 hrs
A survey of various physical structures of the Earth’s crust; their classification, origin, economic aspects, and methods of discovery will be discussed; stress, strain, the mechanisms of rock deformation, and descriptions of structural variations in different tectonic settings; solution of structural problems and an introduction to geologic mapping. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 3404 - Environmental Geology 4 hrs
Relationships between Earth’s natural environments and human populations are evaluated; volcanic and earthquake hazards, soil, groundwater, and atmospheric contamination, and special problems associated with radioactive and hazardous waste disposal. Note: GEOL 1301, 1304, 3302, 3304, 3305, 3309 and 4307 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without labs and without lab fees. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 3405 - Planetary Geology 4 hrs
A survey of the planets in our solar system; origin and geology of the planets and their moons, comets, asteroids, and meteorites, as well as current updates from the various space probes. Labs may consist of nighttime observation of planetary objects using the University’s telescopes. Field trips may include visits to observatories in the area. Note: GEOL 1301, 1304, 3302, 3304, 3305, 3309 and 4307 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without labs and without lab fees. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 3406 - Geomorphology 4 hrs
A study of surficial processes and the development and modification of land-surface features formed by atmospheric, fluvial, glacial, mass-wasting, volcanic, and tectonics agents; spatial aspects of landscape evolution using topographic maps and aerial photographs. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 3407 - Petroleum Geology 4 hrs
An examination of hydrocarbon chemistry, migration, entrapment, and recovery; exploration methods, economics and risk analysis. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 3408 - Geographic Information Systems 4 hrs
An examination of the principles and techniques of spatial data collection, handling, and analysis. Labs include application of geographic information systems technology in geology, environmental science, health science, business and other areas through case studies and hands-on use of microcomputer-based GIS software. Prerequisite(s): MSCI 2311 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 3409 - Regional Geology 4 hrs
Course introduces students to the unique geological aspects of the region in which it is taught. It includes discussion of the present day land forms, including their origins using a plate tectonic theme, rock types and structures, resources and other geologic phenomenon unique to that region. Note: GEOL 1301, 1304, 3302, 3304, 3305, 3309 and 4307 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without labs and without lab fees. Prerequisite(s): none (GEOL 1401 recommended) Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 3410 - Paleontology 4 hrs
A study of paleontologic principles and methods with emphasis on systematics, paleoecology, and biostratigraphy; taxonomy, biogeography and fossil identification. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1401 and GEOL 1402 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 4110 - Selected Topics in Geology 1 hrs
An examination of different aspects of the earth including various systems and processes as selected by the student under guidance of the instructor. Note: May be taken for up to 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): School approval. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 4210 - Selected Topics in Geology 2 hrs
An examination of different aspects of the earth including various systems and processes as selected by the student under guidance of the instructor. Note: May be taken for up to 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): School approval. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 4301 - Field Methods in Geology 3 hrs
Techniques of geologic fieldwork; use of a GPS unit, Brunton compass, and other field instruments is covered; use of aerial imagery, construction and interpretation of various map types (topographic, geologic, etc.), and interpretation of geologic phenomena. Prerequisite(s): School approval. Course Fee: $90.00. Others may apply for field costs. |
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GEOL 4302 - Field Geology 3 hrs
Applications of field methods/techniques; extended field trip, collecting field data, oral and written reports, rock and mineral identification and interpretation, structure analysis, stratigraphic interpretation, and other field problems. Prerequisite(s): School approval. Course Fee: $90.00. Others may apply for field costs. |
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GEOL 4310 - Selected Topics in Geology 3 hrs
An examination of different aspects of the earth including various systems and processes as selected by the student under guidance of the instructor. Note: May be taken for up to 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): School approval. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 4403 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy 4 hrs
A study of the origin, evolution and interpretation of sedimentary rocks using microscopic to field characteristics; understand sedimentary processes and interpretation of depositional environments; understanding of stratigraphic principles and will be exposed to various stratigraphic interpretations such as: sequence stratigraphy, biostratigraphy, magneto-stratigraphy, and seismic-stratigraphy. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 4404 - Geochemistry 4 hrs
An examination of the Earth and Earth processes through the application of chemical principles; principles and application of crystal chemistry, geochemical thermodynamics, isotope geochemistry, and aqueous geochemistry. Lab will involve participation by each student in the acquisition, interpretation, and presentation of geochemical data relevant to a specific geologic problem. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1401 and CHEM 1401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 Also see: CHEM 4404 |
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GEOL 4405 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 4 hrs
Igneous topics include principles of igneous petrology; generation, emplacement and crystallization of magma; phase chemistry; principles of igneous rock classification; the relationship of magma types to geologic setting; metamorphic topics include principles of metamorphic petrology; metamorphic reactions and phase chemistry; concepts of metamorphic grade, P-T regimes and relationships to geologic environments. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3401 and CHEM 1401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 4406 - Hydrology 4 hrs
A survey of both surface and ground water hydrology; knowledge of the various pathways of the hydrologic cycle and major reservoirs, flood hazard, soil moisture, principles of local and regional ground water flow, geology of ground water occurrence, and ground water development and management; labs include computer models of ground water movement and may include field activities. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 4407 - Oceanography 4 hrs
A study of ocean currents, waves, chemistry, beaches and seafloor, and life in the oceans with applications on how these life forms are used to trace currents, temperatures, and origins of the water. May be used in meeting biology major requirements. Field trips may be included as one of the instructional tools. Note: GEOL 1301, 1304, 3302, 3304, 3305, 3309 and 4307 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without labs and without lab fees. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1401 or BIOL 1401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00. Others may apply for field costs. Also see: BIOL 4407 |
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GEOL 4408 - Petrophysics 4 hrs
An understanding of physical properties that influence porosity, permeability, texture, and composition of reservoir rocks; well log analysis and their relationship to rock properties. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3407 and either PHYS 1401 or PHYS 2401 , or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 4409 - Geophysics 4 hrs
An examination of geophysical aspects of the earth including different methods of study including seismic reflection, seismic refraction, gravimetrics and magnetics; processes of heat flow within the Earth. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3407 and either PHYS 1401 or PHYS 2401 or school approval. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00 |
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GEOL 4410 - Selected Topics in Geology 4 hrs
An examination of different aspects of the earth including various systems and processes as selected by the student under guidance of the instructor. Note: May be taken for up to 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): School approval. Course Fee: $90.00 |
Graduation |
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GRAD 0001 - Senior Seminar 0 hrs
Mandatory for all Plainview undergraduate students during the final semester before graduation and for all External undergraduate students within the last two terms prior to graduation; a 15-clock-hour seminar which allows students to complete graduation requirements and testing; students required to complete a clinical teaching experience must take this course the semester prior to clinical teaching. Plainview students are required to pay a $115 fee, which includes graduation fee, Dinner with the President and testing administrations. |
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GRAD 4300 - BGS Professional Capstone 3 hrs
Designed to assess student mastery of content knowledge for the Bachelor of General Studies degree programs including production of a carefully organized summation and synthesis of accomplishments, learning, and goals related to the BGS; discovery of a greater understanding of transferable skills and qualifications and how these relate to career opportunities. Prerequisite(s): Final semester of BGS program. |
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GRAD 4302 - BGS Project Capstone II: Analysis and Presentation 3 hrs
Continuation of GRAD 4301 ; analysis of findings and formal completion of the project. Prerequisite(s): GRAD 4301 and final semester of BGS program. |
Greek |
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GREK 1301 - Elementary Greek 3 hrs
New Testament (Koine) Greek, stressing vocabulary, conjugation, declension, parsing, and translation. Not available on Plainview campus. |
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GREK 1302 - Elementary Greek 3 hrs
New Testament (Koine) Greek, stressing vocabulary, conjugation, declension, parsing, and translation. Not available on Plainview campus. |
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GREK 1401 - Elementary Greek 4 hrs
New Testament (Koine) Greek, stressing vocabulary, conjugation, declension, parsing, and translation. Note: GREK 1301 and GREK 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three hour courses without additional emphasis given to the tutorial aspect. Three hours lecture, one hour tutorial required. |
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GREK 1402 - Elementary Greek 4 hrs
New Testament (Koine) Greek, stressing vocabulary, conjugation, declension, parsing, and translation. Note: GREK 1301 and GREK 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three hour courses without additional emphasis given to the tutorial aspect. Three hours lecture, one hour tutorial required. |
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GREK 2301 - Intermediate Greek 3 hrs
Grammatical principles in addition to advanced study in syntax and translation. Prerequisite(s): GREK 1402 |
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GREK 2302 - Intermediate Greek 3 hrs
Grammatical principles in addition to advanced study in syntax and translation. Prerequisite(s): GREK 1402 |
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GREK 5301 - Biblical Greek I 3 hrs
A study of the language of the Greek New Testament with attention to vocabulary, intermediate grammar, and syntax through the reading of selected New Testament texts. Prerequisite(s): GREK 1301 and 1302 or equivalent. |
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GREK 5302 - Biblical Greek II 3 hrs
A continuation of the study of the language of the Greek New Testament with attention to vocabulary, intermediate grammar, and syntax through the reading and translation of selected New Testament texts. Prerequisite(s): GREK 5301 |
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GREK 5303 - Greek Tools for Ministry 3 hrs
Introduction to the Greek language and practice in the use of exegetical tools for understanding New Testament texts, concentrating on the practical exploration of the Greek New Testament rather than extensive memorization of Greek forms and vocabulary. |
Health Care Administration |
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HLAD 3324 - Health Professions Human Resource Management 3 hrs
Impact of external and internal environment upon the activities of personnel/human resource managers; functions including job requirements, planning, recruiting, retention, selection, development, evaluation, labor relations, discipline, compensation, safety, and health. Required to qualify to take the nursing home administrator licensure examination. Credit will not be awarded for both HLAD 3324 and MGMT 3324 . Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3304 |
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HLAD 3329 - Health Care Financial Management 3 hrs
Operational knowledge of financial management, theory and practice in the modern health care organization is developed including prospective payment applications, differing third party payer systems, discounted cash flow considerations, long-term debt and refunding analysis, contemporary health care equity financing, capital structure and costs, operational forecasting, short-term financing challenges, alternative analysis of lease financing, merger and acquisition analysis, as well as financial aspects of current risk sharing in the health care industry. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2306 or concurrent enrollment. |
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HLAD 3335 - Administration and Organization of Health Facilities 3 hrs
The management process of planning, organization, leading, and controlling health institutions: utilization of marketing techniques, organizational structures, roles of the governing board, chief executive officer, physician, other professional and technical personnel, and the patient. Regulatory aspects, licensing, certifying, and accrediting. |
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HLAD 3339 - Theory and Practice of Supervision 3 hrs
Study of methods of supervision, with emphasis on skills and techniques used to facilitate optimum productivity in both profit and nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3304 Also see: MGMT 3339 |
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HLAD 4334 - Health Care Delivery Systems 3 hrs
Conceptual dimensions and elements of the health care delivery ecosystem and important patterns of behavior and organization. Note: (Recommended to be taken among the student’s first HLAD courses.) |
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HLAD 4335 - Health Care Ethics 3 hrs
Ethical challenges facing today’s technologically rich health care environment. Tools for understanding and effectively dealing with bioethical encounters. Topics include gametes, embryos, surrogacy, abortion, and new reproductive technology, human cloning, competency, self-determination, autonomy, access; the ethical considerations of physician assisted death, withdrawn fl uids and nutrition management, family characteristics, ethical elements of managed care, emergency care, rationing decisions, and an examination of future bioethical challenges. |
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