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Computer Science & Networking |
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CIS 2953 - Networking Internship 3 Credits
The Internship is an opportunity to enhance and reinforce classroom instruction with on-the-job work experience. Appropriate training stations will be developed, and supervision will be provided by instructors and site personnel. Students are required to complete 135 clock hours of supervised experience during the term.
Prerequisite: Division Chair approval and minimum 2.0 GPA
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CIS 2963 - Programming Internship 3 Credits
The Internship is an opportunity to enhance and reinforce classroom instruction with on-the-job work experience. Appropriate training stations will be developed, and supervision will be provided by instructors and site personnel. Students are required to complete 135 clock hours of supervised experience during the term.
Prerequisite: Division Chair approval and minimum 2.0 GPA
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CDV 1100 - Pathways to Success 0 Credits
This non-credit Career Pathways (CP) course is designed to assist Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative participants with the skills needed for success in both college academics and employment after graduation. Participants will complete: 1) a Kuder Career Planning program, 2) a job-ready resume and practice interviewing skills, 3) registration with the Arkansas Job Links, 4) a Career Readiness Certificate which gives students the basic workplace skills required for 21st century jobs.
Prerequisite: Admittance into ACPI program.
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice* 3 Credits
Critical analysis of the American criminal justice system and its constituent components of law enforcement, prosecution, judiciary and corrections as they function interdependently within a democratic society and its inherent political and social forces; comprehensive examination of the evolution of criminal law and the eternal search for justice within the diversified demands of a multi-cultural society.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: CRJU 1023
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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CRJ 1123 - Criminal Procedures And Evidence 3 Credits
Focus on the criminal process, legal problems associated with investigation of crime, acquisition and preservation of evidence, commencement of a criminal proceeding, prosecution and defense of charges, sentencing, and appeal. Principal concern is with development of existing procedures and examination of current efforts for reform.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Spring
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CRJ 1133 - Legal Systems & Terminology 3 Credits
This course includes an overview of the legal system as well as the roles, functions, and duties of members of the legal system. The student will be expected to spell, define, and properly pronounce law-related words and phrases.
Typically Offered: Fall
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CRJ 2112 - Crime Scene Documentation 2 Credits
Provides students with a thorough understanding of the written reports and other media required to document crime scenes, maintain a chain of custody for the evidence, and satisfy judicial admissibility requirements. This course presents the use of still photography, videography, emerging technologies and written reports used to document crime scenes. Lab fee
Prerequisite: CRJ 2114 Criminalistics
Typically Offered: Fall
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CRJ 2114 - Criminalistics 4 Credits
An Introduction to Forensic Science through the identification, collection, analysis, and reporting of forensic evidence and through the development of practical skills in crime scene techniques, concerning types of evidence including fingerprints, impressions, hair, fiber, trace, firearm, tooth mark, biological, accelerants, explosives and drugs. Lab fee
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Spring
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CRJ 2153 - Criminology 3 Credits
An interdisciplinary course which examines the nature and origins of criminal behavior and societal reactions to that behavior. Included are biological, psychological and sociological theories of criminal behavior; formal responses of societal control agencies, and informal responses of communities, groups, and individuals in society. Also included are current research and trends in crime control policies and programs.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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CRJ 2223 - Police Community Relations 3 Credits
Historical examination of the evolution of police work from the ancient to the modern, and the accompanying struggle of police agents and agencies to discover the right mix of enforcement and service. Focus is on contemporary movements from traditional, reactive police work to community-oriented, proactive models where citizens and police form partnerships to solve neighborhood social problems that generate disorder, fear and crime.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Spring
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CRJ 2243 - Police Organization And Management 3 Credits
Study or principles and theories of organization, management and administration as applied to law enforcement agencies operating within the political climate of democratic government; includes evolution of theory and practice in management styles, leadership, organizational structure, policy, planning, productivity, technology, public personnel issues and public sector liability.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Fall
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CRJ 2253 - Criminal Law 3 Credits
History and philosophy of modern criminal law, including structure, definition, and application of statutes and leading case law; elements of crimes; penalties and general provisions of the penal code.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Fall
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CRJ 2263 - Juvenile Justice And Delinquency 3 Credits
Historical analysis of problems associated with juvenile delinquency and the evolution of a juvenile justice system apart from the adult criminal justice system; study of landmark court cases which have shaped the system’s response to juvenile problems; dilemmas faced by criminal justice practitioners in deciding whether to apply juvenile or adult criteria in deciding cases involving young offenders.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Spring
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CRJ 2273 - Introduction To Corrections 3 Credits
History and evolution of theories and practices in penology and penal institutions; psychological and sociological profiles of the keepers and the kept; sentencing of offenders and unique problems associated with handling special categories of inmates: female, disabled, aged and those suffering from debilitating diseases. All students will participate in scheduled field trips to various correctional facilities.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Fall
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CRJ 2283 - Criminal Justice Internship 3 Credits
Criminal justice interns will be assigned to observe, record, and to the extent possible, participate in routine agency operations under supervision of agency officials. Written reports covering specific agency functions are submitted at regular intervals in accordance with a work-study plan, to be finalized with the submission of a formal work project paper as agreed upon by student and instructor.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice* . Instructor permission required.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Economics |
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ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
Designed as the introductory course to basic economic concepts, tools, reasoning, and methods of analysis relating to the economizing problem and capitalism. The course concentrates on basic topics of the determinants of employment and prices; measuring national income; monetary and fiscal policy; and money and banking.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ECON 2103
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ECON 2213 - Microeconomics* 3 Credits
Continues Macroeconomics with emphasis on the microeconomic topics of theories of consumer behavior; cost and price; and production, consumption and distribution of goods between consumers, producers, and resource suppliers in market models of pure competition and imperfectly competitive markets.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ECON 2203
Typically Offered: Spring
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Education |
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EDUC 2023 - Child Growth And Development 3 Credits
This course is the study of environmental and hereditary effects on the cognitive, affective, psychomotor and sociolinguistic development of typically and atypically developing children from conception to middle childhood of diverse cultural backgrounds within and outside the United States. These students will be introduced to ways to observe and evaluate children’s development and recognize possible delays in development. Practical application of theory is provided through a variety of hands-on experiences and observations.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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EDUC 2243 - Intro to Education 3 Credits
Study of various educational policies, practices, and trends; learning objectives; the nature of teaching; professional ethics; history of education, and teacher liabilities. Thirty (30) hours of public school observation is required. Education methods courses for Arkansas State Teacher Certification will not be offered for special study credit in the Communication and Arts Division.
Prerequisite: ENG 1113 - English Composition I* .
Typically Offered: Spring
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EDUC 2263 - Introduction To K-12 Technology 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to assist prospective teachers with understanding the role that various forms of electronic and digital technology play in the teaching/learning process and how they can engage these processes in the classroom. Students will become skilled in the use of common hardware, application software, and Web 2.0 tools being used in today’s schools. In addition, they will be exposed to basic theories of technical communication and collaboration, as well as web-based research, selection, and evaluation. This course is designed as an active learning experience. Participation includes a hands-on approach to learning. Class participants will not only learn about using technology, but will be expected to demonstrate that knowledge in their presentations and projects.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills or CIS 1023 Introduction to Computing* recommended.
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EDUC 2283 - Foundations of Diverse Learners 3 Credits
This course introduces the history of special education including the litigation and legislation, the characteristics of exceptionalities, modifications, and accommodations. Legal foundations and issues, special education terminologies, and professional roles will be explored. Course goals will be accomplished through the use of lecture, discussion, cooperative group work, and field experiences.
Prerequisite: EDUC 2243 Intro to Education and EDUC 2023 Child Growth And Development
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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Engineering |
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EGR 1122 - Intro to Engineering 2 Credits
Introduction to engineering disciplines and their sub-fields, basic tools used in engineering practice, hands-on engineering projects. The course familiarizes students with field of engineering in general and the individual disciplines within engineering in particular. At the end of the course students are expected to be cognizant of the role of an engineer in society and are thus able to make an informed selection of a field within engineering as their major.
Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in MATH 1123 College Algebra or completion of LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 with a grade of “C” or better, or two years of high school algebra and compliance with state/NPC test standards.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR 1143 - Engineering Graphics 3 Credits
This course is a general study of graphics and the types of engineering drawings used in design. A foundation course in lettering, sketching, drafting standards, geometrical exercises, and orthographic projections. Introductory use of CAD software is an integral part of the course therefore students are required to have access to a computer. Students use one or more CAD software packages to draft and model various objects.
Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in MATH 1123 College Algebra or completion of LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 with a grade of “C” or better, or two years of high school algebra and compliance with state/NPC test standards.
Typically Offered: Spring
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EGR 2003 - Computer Methods 3 Credits
Familiarity with the numerical methods most widely used in engineering; solve engineering problems using available computing tools; develop your own programs and tools.
Prerequisite: MATH 2284 - Differential Equation
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR 2104 - Electrical Circuits I 4 Credits
Introduction to circuit variables, elements, and simple resistive circuits. Analysis techniques applied to resistive circuits. The concept of inductance, capacitance, and mutual inductance. The natural and step responses of RL, RC, and RLC circuits. A lab component will be included.
Prerequisite: MATH 2224 - Calculus II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR 2113 - Engineering Materials 3 Credits
A study of the chemical, physical, and electrical properties of materials using a fundamental atomistic approach. The materials of interest are: metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. The interactive relationship between structure, properties and processing of materials will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: MATH 2214 - Calculus I , PHYS 2114 - University Physics I , and CHEM 1204 - General Chemistry
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR 2123 - Statics 3 Credits
This course will cover the principles of static equilibrium, analysis of structures, friction, center of gravity, moment of inertia, and the product of inertia.
Prerequisite: MATH 2214 - Calculus I , PHYS 2114 - University Physics I with a C or better
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR 2213 - Dynamics 3 Credits
Dynamics readies pre-engineering students to solve issues related to force, motion, and the general laws of dynamics. Knowledge of physics and vector algebra is required.
Prerequisite: EGR 2123 Statics and MATH 2254 Calculus III*
Typically Offered: Fall
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EMSP 1512 - Pharmacology I 2 Credits
Addresses the basic principles of pharmacology, including the history of pharmacology; drug regulation, nomenclature, and classification; and pathophysiological principles of drug uptake, utilization, and elimination in the body. This course will also cover basic medical terminology.
Prerequisite: Current state of Arkansas EMT licensure and acceptance into the paramedic program.
Corequisite: EMSP 1511 ECG Interpretation , EMSP 1515 Fundamentals of Paramedicine , EMSP 1522 Practicum I , and EMSP 2402 Anatomy & Physiology
Typically Offered: Fall
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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EMSP 1515 - Fundamentals of Paramedicine 5 Credits
This course is designed to prepare a person to care for the sick and injured at an advanced level of care. This course will include the study of the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the EMS system, professional communication as well as legal and ethical responsibilities of the provider. Topics related to anatomy and physiology, venous access and medication administration, airway management, medical documentation, patient assessment will be discussed. All entry level skills required to attend clinical rotation will be included in this course.
Prerequisite: Current state of Arkansas EMT licensure and acceptance into the paramedic program.
Corequisite: EMSP 1511 ECG Interpretation , EMSP 1512 Pharmacology I , EMSP 1522 Practicum I and EMSP 2402 Anatomy & Physiology 4 Lecture / 1 Lab
Typically Offered: Fall
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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EMSP 1518 - Advanced Paramedicine I 8 Credits
This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, cardiac, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases, diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat and psychiatric. Topics also include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1515 Fundamentals of Paramedicine, EMSP 1512 Pharmacology I, EMSP 1511 ECG Interpretation, EMSP 1522 Practicum I, EMSP 2402 Anatomy & Physiology
Corequisite: EMSP1521 Pharmacology II, EMSP 1523 Practicum II, 6 Lecture / 2 Lab
Typically Offered: Spring
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EMSP 1521 - Pharmacology II 1 Credits
This course provides a continuation of the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, dosage and trade as well as generic names.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1515 Fundamentals of Paramedicine, EMSP 1512 Pharmacology I, EMSP 1511 ECG Interpretation, EMSP 1522 Practicum I, EMSP 2402 Anatomy & Physiology
Corequisite: EMSP1518 Advanced Paramedicine I, EMSP1523 Practicum II
Typically Offered: Spring
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EMSP 1523 - Practicum II 3 Credits
Students will have supervised rotations through selected clinical hospital areas as well as field sites. Emphasis is placed on developing and improving skills which reinforce Didactic/Lab instruction.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1515 Fundamentals of Paramedicine, EMSP 1512 Pharmacology I, EMSP 1511 ECG Interpretation, EMSP 1522 Practicum I, EMSP 2402 Anatomy & Physiology
Corequisite: EMSP1518 Advanced Paramedicine I, EMSP1521 Pharmacology II
Typically Offered: Spring
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EMSP 1524.5 - Practicum III 4.5 Credits
Students will have supervised rotations through selected field sites. Emphasis is placed on developing and improving skills which reinforce Didactic/Lab instruction.
NOTE: The course number in OASIS appears as EMSP-1525
Prerequisite: EMSP 1518 Advanced Paramedicine I, EMSP 1521 Pharmacology II, EMSP 1523 Practicum II
Corequisite: EMSP 1532.5 (1533) Advanced Paramedicine II
Typically Offered: Summer
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EMSP 1532.5 - Advanced Paramedicine II 2.5 Credits
This course provides an in-depth study of special patient populations encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: obstetrics, neonatal care, pediatric, geriatric and patients with special challenges. Topics also include information on operations in EMS including MCI, extrication, hazardous materials, terrorism, disaster response, crime scenes and transportation.
NOTE: The course number in OASIS appears as EMSP-1533
Prerequisite: EMSP 1518 Advanced Paramedicine I, EMSP 1521 Pharmacology II, EMSP 1523 Practicum II
Corequisite: EMSP1524.5 (1533) Practicum III
1 Hours Lecture, 1.5 Hours Lab
Typically Offered: Summer
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Emergency Medical Technician |
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EMT 1376 - Emergency Medical Technician 6 Credits
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is designed to prepare the student for prehospital assessment and emergency care to the sick and injured. This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies in the delivery of basic life support.
EMT is a physically demanding career that requires physical agility and dexterity skills. Students must pass with a “C” or higher to be eligible for the Certificate of Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technician. This course includes both didactic as well as practical hands on skills including a clinical rotation at a local hospital and field rotation at local EMS services.
Students who successfully complete the certificate of proficiency program will be prepared and eligible to take the National Registry of EMT exam and become licensed, in the state of Arkansas, at the entry level for EMS providers. Graduates may be eligible to obtain employment in local industry, EMS agencies, hospitals, clinics or at local volunteer fire departments/Rescue Teams. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system. Those wishing to work in the EMS field as a career are encouraged to obtain a technical certificate or AAS degree in paramedic science.
Prerequisite: Proof of Basic Life Support CPR certification, 18 years of age by the course end, no disabilities which would preclude participation in all aspects of the program, and no record of felony convictions. Proof of Basic Life Support certification, must be 18 years old, have a GED or high school diploma, have no physical handicaps which would preclude participation in all program aspects, and no record of felony convictions.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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English |
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ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
Writing paragraphs and expository themes to give the student practice in communication. Emphasizes good writing techniques and correct grammatical construction, enabling the student to think coherently, write clearly and effectively, and read more efficiently.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or a grade of “C” or better in LAD 9113 - Integrated Reading and Writing
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 1013
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
Continuation of ENG 1113 - English Composition I* . Study of good writing and rhetorical style. Students develop research skills through writing a formal, documented paper.
Prerequisite: ENG 1113 - English Composition I* with a grade of “C” or better.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 1023
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 1133 - Technical Report Writing* 3 Credits
Technical Report Writing is designed for students pursuing careers in technical and vocational fields. Technical papers include process analysis, description of a mechanism, definition, analysis by partition, comparison/contrast, cause/effect. Considerable research is expected for technical papers, articles, summaries, and a full research report, all of which are on topics related to the student’s major. Use of visuals and technical paper layout are covered. Grammar, mechanics, usage are covered as needed.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2023
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 2223 - American Literature I* 3 Credits
Survey of American poetry, fiction, and essays from 1620 to 1865. Provides historical, biographical, and formal approaches to these works of American literature.
Prerequisite: ENG 1123 - English Composition II* with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2653
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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ENG 2233 - American Literature II* 3 Credits
Survey of American poetry, fiction, essays, and drama from 1865 to the present. Provides historical, biographical, and formal approaches to these works of American literature.
Prerequisite: ENG 1123 - English Composition II* with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2663
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
Survey of master works of literature of the world from the ancient period through the Renaissance.
Prerequisite: ENG 1123 - English Composition II* with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2113
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits
Reading and discussion of master works of world literature from the seventeenth century to modern times.
Prerequisite: ENG 1123 - English Composition II* with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2123
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 2393 - Creative Writing* 3 Credits
Through a workshop format, students will generate creative writing projects in both prose and verse, learn techniques for critiquing their peers’ work, read and analyze creative writing texts-such as short stories and poetry-and learn how to publish their work. Students will also complete a publication project.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2013
Typically Offered: Once Per Academic Year
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ENGLISH/COMM - - - 3 Credits
Depending on degree requirements, courses may include:
ENG 1113 English Composition I*, ENG 1123 English Composition II*, ENG 1133 Technical Report Writing*, BUS 1213 Business English, BUS 2033 Business Communications*, SPCH 1103 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
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HUMANITIES - - - 3 Credits
Depending on degree requirements, Humanities courses may include:
ENG 2223 American Literature I* or ENG 2233 American Literature II* or ENG 2273 World Literature I* or ENG 2283 World Literature II*
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LAD 9053 - Accelerated Learning Plan Writing 3 Credits
This course is a study of writing strategies for essays. Students will learn sentence combining through coordination, subordination, and parallel structure. Basic essay format and various methods of essay development are studied in preparation for ENG 1113 English Composition I* . Students must earn an 11.0 in Language on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to successfully complete the class.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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LAD 9113 - Integrated Reading and Writing 3 Credits
Integrated Reading and Writing seeks to ensure that students are prepared to undertake college-level study; to use knowledge in critical ways; to think, read, and write critically; and to master literacy skills for classes in all college subjects.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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Earth Sciences |
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ESCI 1104 - Earth Science* 4 Credits
Provides the student with a survey of the earth, including concepts from geology, astronomy, meteorology, plate tectonics, and physical geography. Lab Fee.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PHSC 1104
Typically Offered: Once Per Academic Year
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French Language |
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FREN 1103 - Beginning French I* 3 Credits
First semester course in fundamentals of French: vocabulary, pronunciation, oral comprehension, grammar, and composition. Exercises in writing, listening and speaking. Some computer exercises.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: FREN 1013
Typically Offered: Fall
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FREN 2203 - Intermediate French I* 3 Credits
This course is designed to help the student develop an intermediate-level proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The instruction is communicatively oriented and emphasizes the everyday life and culture of French-speaking people
Prerequisite: FREN 1113 Beginning French II completed with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: FREN 2013
Typically Offered: Fall
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Geography |
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GEOG 1103 - Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits
Presents the nature of geographic study; illustrates world conditions with emphasis on cultural and environmental issues; introduces map reading; and examines basic concepts.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: GEOG 1103
Typically Offered: Once Per Academic Year
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Geology |
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GEOL 1104 - Physical Geology* 4 Credits
Introduces the student to the field of physical geology in general, such as the geologic environment, geologic processes shaping the surface of the earth, plate tectonics, crust, and the interior of the earth. Lab Fee.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: GEOL 1114
Typically Offered: Once Per Academic Year
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Graphic Design |
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GRD 1013 - Intro to Graphic Design 3 Credits
Introduces the creative processes, critical thought, and methodology specifically used in the creation of visual communications. Explores fundamental graphic design principles, techniques and materials. Students will gain exposure to the history of graphic design, typography, color theory, and methods of graphic design problem solving.
Typically Offered: Fall
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GRD 1103 - Advertising Design 3 Credits
Introduces projects and issues involved in advertising design. Includes work on advertising projects in various media, such as newspaper, magazine, outdoor, and electronic media. Issues involving logo, branding and identity development will be addressed. Projects will include letterhead, business card, interior and exterior sign systems, copywriting, advertisement, brochures, and package design.
Prerequisite: GRD 1203 Publication Design, GRD 2023 Typography And Layout
Typically Offered: Spring
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GRD 1203 - Publication Design 3 Credits
Students will learn the production process through the use of print design projects. Issues involved in the process include everything from communication to project management. This course teaches students to prepare print publications for commercial printing including pre-press setup, color management and final deliverables. Projects are designed to build each student’s portfolio and experience.
Prerequisite: ART 1513 Digital Skills, GRD 2023 Typography And Layout
Typically Offered: Spring
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GRD 2023 - Typography And Layout 3 Credits
This course focuses on beginning and intermediate problems in layout designs as well as effective use of type. Students begin focusing on the art of page design and idea development. Important techniques in this course are designing with type, idea development, thumbnailing, and concept construction. Concepts taught in the course include effective visual communication, creative thinking, and finding and creating references. This course addresses the diverse nature of typographical applications through hands-on projects, discussion, and presentations. Projects involve exercises such as logo and poster design. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: ART 1103 Design I, ART 1513 Digital Skills
Typically Offered: Fall
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GRD 2043 - Digital Illustration 3 Credits
Introduces students to software applications used in the execution of various types of digital illustration. This course will provide students with advanced conceptual skills in computer illustration and digital imaging. Traditional and digital media will be examined for their unique illustration possibilities. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: ART 1513 Digital Skills
Typically Offered: Spring
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GRD 2083 - Interactive/Web Design 3 Credits
Introduce basic website planning, content editing and creation using graphic arts techniques. Technical and aesthetic considerations concerning website design will be introduced. Screen-based color theory, web design aesthetics, use of graphic editors, and interface design are explored. Each student produces a computer-based, interactive project.
Typically Offered: Spring
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GRD 2313 - Motion Graphics 3 Credits
Introduces students to the principles and elements of motion design through studio practice. Students will learn to design video effects and animated sequences. Learn to layer and composite video, add video effects to footage, sound, and design motion graphics like title sequences, lower thirds and text and logo animations.
Prerequisite: ART 1513 Digital Skills
Typically Offered: Spring
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GRD 2396 - Digital & Media Arts Capstone 6 Credits
Prepares the advanced graphic design student to enter the profession by focusing on business practices such as portfolio, preparation, starting a design business, successful freelancing and pricing, strategies for landing design jobs, professional relationships fees and contracts, managing large projects, copyright, trademark and ethical issues. Students will also be placed in a working environment to gain on-the-job experience. Students will also be responsible for creating a final, independent, directed study in an area that combines personal creativity and professional ambition.
Prerequisite: GRD 1203 Publication Design
Typically Offered: Spring
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HA 1011 - Sanitation and Safety 1 Credits
Sanitation and Safety is a survey of the food service industry that emphasizes the aspects of sanitation. Designed for those who would like to learn about the food service industry in terms of sanitation and safety. Fall& Spring
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HA 1043 - Intro to the Hospitality Industry 3 Credits
The history and development of the hospitality industry which comprises of food, lodging, and tourism management, an introduction to management principles and concepts used in the service industry, and career opportunities in the field.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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HA 1053 - Intro. To Food & Beverage Mgmt. 3 Credits
This course covers the practical skills and knowledge necessary for the effective operation of food and beverage service in a variety of settings. Topics include reservations, greetings and service of guests, styles of service, handling complaints, management responsibilities, and sales and merchandising.
Typically Offered: Fall
Latest Update Effective: Springs 2020
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HA 1063 - Hotel Operations & Guest Services 3 Credits
Provides an overview of the management in the lodging industry. Topics include management & supervision skills, human resources, the front office, housekeeping, food & beverage, safety & security, sales & marketing, facility engineering & maintenance, franchise agreements & management contracts. Designed for those who would like to learn more about the lodging industry.
Typically Offered: Spring
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HA 1073 - Hospitality & Tourism Internship 3 Credits
This course is designed to enhance the academic background of the student with related on-the-job work experience. The work experience will consist of 200 hours for the length of the semester.
Prerequisite: Completion of all Hospitality and Tourism Management coursework OR instructor permission.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Latest Update Effective: Springs 2020
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HA 1103 - Principles Of Food Preparation I 3 Credits
Focus on principles, techniques, and theories of food preparations emphasizing nutritional content, proper use and selection of equipment, while stressing sanitary quality controls and guest accommodations that focus on food production.
Corequisite: HA 1011 Sanitation and Safety
Typically Offered: Fall
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HA 1203 - Introduction to Tourism 3 Credits
Tourism Concepts and Practices offers an overview of tourism, economic development planning at the local, regional and national levels with an examination of various activities that constitute tourism including recreation and leisure, the gaming industry, and meetings and conventions all in the context of satisfying the diverse needs of travelers.
Typically Offered: Fall
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HA 1213 - Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism 3 Credits
Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism offers an overview of principles, theories, human relations, techniques, leadership styles and decision-making skills that are required to manage a team to profitable results in the foodservice and lodging industri
Prerequisite: HA 1043 Intro to the Hospitality Industry OR HA 1203 Introduction to Tourism
Typically Offered: Spring
Latest Update Effective: Springs 2020
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HA 2223 - Restaurant & Events Management 3 Credits
Covers the different kinds and characteristics of restaurants and the development of concepts, designs, marketing and business plans. This course will consider financing, legal and tax issues, as well as purchasing, budgeting, staffing, training, and sanitation. It includes an in depth look into service and management principles, customer relations, and their overall importance to succeeding in the restaurant industry.
Prerequisite: HA 1011 Sanitation and Safety and HA 1053 Intro. To Food & Beverage Mgmt.
Typically Offered: Spring
Latest Update Effective: Springs 2020
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HIST 1143 - Arkansas History 3 Credits
Designed to acquaint the student with the economic, social and political evolutions of Arkansas from the Spanish and French explorations to the present. “Local color” interrelated to these socio-economic studies will be an integral part of the course: folklore, native art and music, and traditions that have remained a unique part of Arkansas heritage.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
Survey of the growth of the United States from early colonial days through the struggle for independence, development of the American mind, and the struggle of nation-making, Jeffersonian politics and Jackson democracy, up through the crisis of Civil War.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: HIST 2113
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
Overcoming the upheavals of the Civil War, economic growth and industrialism, democracy and empire, and the 20th century issues of world prominence and the struggle for social equality.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: HIST 2123
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits
This course will survey the development of significant civilizations around the globe from the earliest settlements in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, and the Americas until approximately the end of the 16th century. The political, economic, social, intellectual, and artistic developments of those cultures will be examined and compared with particular attention given to cross-cultural exchanges of technology, ideas, disease, and peoples. The course will also compare major religious and philosophical systems, such as, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Confucianism to encourage students to develop a better understanding of global peoples and societies that have shaped our world.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: HIST 1113
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits
This course will survey the development of significant civilizations from approximately the end of the 16th century to the modern age with emphasis placed on colonization and imperialism and the resulting consequences on the interconnectivity of the world’s cultures. The effects of industrialization and globalization on the social, political, intellectual, artistic, and economic aspects of the world’s cultures, including the diversification of markets and the creation of class consciousness within labor systems, will be studied. The increasing hemispheric divide and the changing nature of warfare will be examined to encourage students to develop a better understanding of global peoples and societies that have shaped our world.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: HIST 1213
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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HIT 1113 - Health Data Content 3 Credits
Standards for patient and health care data; data collection issues and documentation requirements; data access and retention.
Prerequisite: CIS 1013 - Information Systems .
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HIT 1223 - Legal Aspects Of Health Information 3 Credits
Consents, authorization for release of information, confidentiality, subpoenas, and other legal aspects of health information.
Typically Offered: Spring
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HIT 2014 - Medical Coding II 4 Credits
Intermediate diagnosis coding to include: Case studies using more complex code assignments with ICD-9-CM. Case studies using more complex code assignments with ICD-9-CM. Intermediate Procedure coding: RBRVS, APCs, ASC examples sued including professional fee billing examples in coding. Case studies and more complex code assignments using CPT and HCPCS Level II codes. Procedure coding for inpatients.
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HIT 2123 - Basic Health Statistics 3 Credits
Basic Introduction to computerized health information systems, computer-based patient records, automated registries and applications in Health Information Technology.
Prerequisite: CIS 1013 Information Systems with a “C” or better.
Typically Offered: Fall
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HIT 2133 - Health Care Quality Management 3 Credits
Improving organization performance through quality assessment, utilization review, risk management, and medical staff credentialing.
Prerequisite: CIS 1013 Information Systems with a “C” or better.;
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HIT 2203 - Reimbursement Methods 3 Credits
Course includes a study of the uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all health care settings and managed care. Charge master maintenance, identify fraudulent billing practices. Spring Semesters
Prerequisite: HIT 1014 - Medical Coding I with a “C” or better.
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HIT 2213 - Computers In Healthcare 3 Credits
Basic Introduction to computerized health information systems, computer-based patient records, automated registries and applications in Health Information Technology.
Prerequisite: CIS 1013 Information Systems with a “C” or better.
Typically Offered: Fall
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HIT 2222 - Professional Practice Experience I 2 Credits
Professional practice experiences in acute care, ambulatory care, rehabilitation, long-term care, and home health. Emphasis on record assembly & analysis, file management, release of information, statistics, indexes & registers, and special projects.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Typically Offered: Fall
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HIT 2402 - Professional Practice Experience II 2 Credits
Professional practice experiences in acute care, ambulatory care, behavioral health, and cancer registry. Emphasis on ICD-9-CM coding & DRG assignment, CPT coding, quality management, supervisory principles, medical staff & hospital committees, and special projects.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Typically Offered: Spring
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HIT 2503 - Supervision In Hit 3 Credits
Supervisory principles for the health information management department, including monitoring adherence to budgets, staffing schedules, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
Prerequisite: HIT 1113 - Health Data Content with a “C” or better and permission of instructor.
Typically Offered: Spring
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HIT 2703 - Coding Practicum 3 Credits
Supervised coding experience in hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities. Liability insurance is required. Travel may be required.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Typically Offered: Summer
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Health, Physical Education and Recreation |
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HPR 1113 - Personal Safety And First Aid 3 Credits
Basic principles of personal safety and safety education; safety programs as they apply to the school, home and working environment, legal aspects, and methods of responding to basic emergency response. American Red Cross First Aid and CPR.
Typically Offered: Spring
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PE 1102 - Life Fitness Concepts 2 Credits
This course applies basic concepts of physical activity and/or recreation as they apply to healthy living. This course is recommended for students that have a temporary or permanent limitation of physical activity. Lab Fee
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HONS 1000 - Honors Orientation 0 Credits
This 20-hour, pre-term course will develop students’ knowledge and skills related to leadership, self-management, and interdependence. Specific topics will include personal responsibility and the relationship of choices to consequences, teamwork skills and commitment to civic/community engagement strategies, decision-making and the advantages of emotional intelligence in work and college settings. Students will design a personal plan for developing self-management skills as well as a group project related to community activism.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HONS 1100 - Introduction to Honors Seminar 3 Credits
Introduction to Honors Seminar is the class that will prepare students to succeed academically in all subsequent standard and honors coursework. The class will be a mixture of interdisciplinary research skills, research methodologies, and exercises in critical thinking and sound writing. This is a reading and writing-intensive course and should be taken in the Fall semester of the first year. (This class is required for all Honors students transferring into the SAU honors college.)
Typically Offered: Fall
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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