Sep 27, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Medical Laboratory Science

  
  • MLS 201 - Medical Terminology

    2 hr.
    A study of terms used in health-related professions.
  
  • MLS 202 - Safety for Health Care Settings

    1 hr.
    Acquaints student with principles, procedures and regulations for six major categories of safety related to laboratories.
  
  • MLS 203 - Clinical Laboratory Calculations

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 101  (grade C or higher). Acquaints student with calculations and applications for laboratories.
  
  • MLS 301 - Professional Communication

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , ENG 102 . Medical laboratory science major or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): Concurrent course: MLS 301L . Professional writing, speaking and computer skills.
  
  • MLS 301L - Professional Communication Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , ENG 102  AND 2-300 level MLS lecture courses, Medical Laboratory Science major or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): Concurrent with MLS 301 . Professional writing, speaking and computer skills.
  
  • MLS 302 - Clinical Bacteriology I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MLS 202 , MLS 203 , BSC 380 , BSC 380L  or BSC 381 , BSC 381L  or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): MLS 302L . Evaluation of clinical specimens with regard to pathogenic microorganisms. See admission to junior-level MLS courses.
  
  • MLS 302L - Clinical Bacteriology I Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Corequisite(s): MLS 302 .
  
  • MLS 306 - Fundamentals of Hematology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MLS 202 , MLS 203 , BSC 380 , BSC 380L  or BSC 381 , BSC 381L  or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): MLS 306L . An introduction to the study of blood and blood-forming organs; see admission to junior-level MLS courses.
  
  • MLS 306L - Fundamentals of Hematology Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Corequisite(s): MLS 306 .
  
  • MLS 309 - Clinical Chemistry I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MLS 202 , MLS 203 , CHE 420  or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): MLS 309L . An introduction to the basic principles and methodology of clinical chemistry; see admission to junior-level MLS courses.
  
  • MLS 309L - Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory

    2 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Corequisite(s): MLS 309  
  
  • MLS 311 - MLT to MLS Transition

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MLT to MLS BS emphasis. An introduction for incoming students to the resources and requirements for the successful transition from MLT to MLS.
  
  • MLS 315 - Introduction to Clinical Immunology

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 , BSC 110L . Corequisite(s): MLS 315L . MLS 202 , MLS 203 , or permissions from instructor. Function of the immune system and its relationship to diagnostic methods.
  
  • MLS 315L - Intro to Clinical Immunology Lab

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110  and BSC 110L . Corequisite(s): MLS 315 .  MLS 202  and MLS 203 . Practical look at the function of the immune system and its relationship to diagnostic methods.
  
  • MLS 319 - Clinical Chemistry Review

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MLT to MLS BS emphasis. A review of clinical biochemistry with emphasis on analytes and pathophysiology of clinically significant biochemistry.
  
  • MLS 401 - Body Fluids

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 401L . Analysis of the physical, chemical and microscopic parameters of urine and other body fluids.
  
  • MLS 401L - Body Fluids Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 401 .
  
  • MLS 402 - Clinical Bacteriology II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 402L . Laboratory methods of isolation, identification and other testing of pathogenic bacteria and their etiologic role in disease.
  
  • MLS 402L - Clinical Bacteriology II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 402 .
  
  • MLS 403 - Clinical Mycology

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 403L . The study of pathogenic fungi; emphasis is placed on laboratory methods of isolation and identification of medically important fungi.
  
  • MLS 403L - Clinical Mycology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 403 .
  
  • MLS 405 - Clinical Parasitology

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 405L . The study of medically significant protozoan and helminthic parasites and their vectors; emphasis is placed on laboratory methods of detection and identification of these organisms.
  
  • MLS 405L - Clinical Parasitology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 405 .
  
  • MLS 406 - Hematology I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 406L . The study of blood cells and their abnormalities with emphasis on procedures of laboratory examination.
  
  • MLS 406L - Hematology I Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 406 .
  
  • MLS 407 - Clinical Immunodiagnostics I

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 407L . An introduction to immunodiagnostic testing, theory and practical experience involving antigen-antibody reactions in relation to disease in humans.
  
  • MLS 407L - Clinical Immunodiagnostics I Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 407 .
  
  • MLS 408 - Clinical Immunohematology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 408L . The theory and techniques of donor selection, processing blood for transfusion and resolving incompatibilities.
  
  • MLS 408L - Clinical Immunohematology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 408 .
  
  • MLS 409 - Clinical Chemistry II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 409L . The qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid and other body fluids.
  
  • MLS 409L - Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 409 .
  
  • MLS 410 - Special Chemistry

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 410L . Introduction to therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical toxicology with special emphasis on pathophysiology and analyte measurement.
  
  • MLS 410L - Special Chemistry Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 410 .
  
  • MLS 411 - Coagulation

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 411L . The study of hemostasis in the human and its application to clinical laboratory testing, normal and abnormal.
  
  • MLS 411L - Coagulation Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Corequisite(s): MLS 411 .
  
  • MLS 412 - Principles of Clinical Administration and Education

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Introduction of basic principles of clinical laboratory administration and education.
  
  • MLS 450 - Certification Prep I

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MLT to MLS BS emphasis and completion of 12 hours @ 400-level. Course correlates laboratory outcomes and concepts with higher level cognitive applications.
  
  • MLS 451 - Urinalysis

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum. Clinical education at one of the affiliated hospital laboratories.
  
  • MLS 452 - Clinical Microbiology

    4 hrs.
    Clinical education at one of the affiliated hospital laboratories Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum.
  
  • MLS 456 - Hematology II

    3 hrs.
    Clinical education at one of the affiliated hospital laboratories Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum.
  
  • MLS 457 - Clinical Immunodiagnostics II

    1 hr.
    Clinical education at one of the affiliated hospital laboratories Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum.
  
  • MLS 458 - Blood Bank

    3 hrs.
    Clinical education at one of the affiliated hospital laboratories Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum.
  
  • MLS 459 - Clinical Chemistry III

    4 hrs.
    Clinical education at one of the affiliated hospital laboratories Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Senior Practicum.
  
  • MLS 460 - Certification Prep II

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MLT to MLS BS emphasis and completion of 24 hours @ 400-level. Course correlates lab outcomes and cognitive applications for certification preparation.
  
  • MLS 480 - Conquering the GRE Computer Adaptive Test

    1 hr.
    Overview of the GRE MST exam with emphasis upon mechanics and structure of the test and tips for improving performance in each of the three sections of the test.
  
  • MLS 481 - GRE Preparation: Quantitative

    1 hr.
    Review of math and test-taking skills in arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis needed to increase performance on the quantitative section of the GRE.
  
  • MLS 482 - GRE Preparation: Verbal

    1 hr.
    Review of four types of verbal category questions as needed to increase performance on the verbal sections of the GRE.
  
  • MLS 492 - Special Problems in Medical Laboratory Science I, II, III, IV

    1-8 hrs.
    Assignments of a specific clinical problem in medical laboratory science under faculty direction. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Seniors Honors project will enroll in MLS 492H.)

Merchandising

  
  • MER 222 - Professionalism in Merchandising

    3 hrs.
     Professional practices related to merchandising. Includes oral and written business communications, ethical decision making and critical thinking.
  
  • MER 300 - Principles of Merchandising

    3 hrs.
    An introduction of merchandising with an overview of production and merchandising system.
  
  • MER 330 - Textile Industrial Complex

    3 hrs.
     Introduction to the characteristics, composition, and end-products of the textile supply chain including fiber, yarn and fabric producers and manufacturing, retailers and consumers.
  
  • MER 331 - Product Analysis

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MER 330 . Evaluation of consumer products in relation to cost, variety, quality, performance, and consumer demand from a retail and merchandising perspective.
  
  • MER 332 - Societal Influences on Consumer Behavior

    3 hrs.
    Impact of Cultural and societal diversity on retail product meaning, consumer choices, and consumer behavior.
  
  • MER 335 - History of Apparel

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HIS 101  or HIS 102  Diffusion of innovations and product-life cycles from a global perspective, focusing on culture, society, economics, politics and technology.
  
  • MER 337 - Applied Merchandising

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MER 300  and MKT 300  or permission of instructor. Promotional mix, store planning/design, retail management, customer service, financial planning/control, negotiations, consumer research and ethics in an experiential setting.
  
  • MER 421 - International Fashion Study

    2-9 hrs.
    Planned study of international market centers with emphasis on supply chain, product development and ancillary services related to retail and merchandising. May be repeated up to 6 hrs.
  
  • MER 435 - International Policy and Retail Strategy

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): BA 200 . Economic and trade policies, comparative advantage and ethics affecting international retail strategy in foreign markets and their effects on the distribution of consumer goods.
  
  • MER 436 - Retail Buying and Assortment Planning

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MER 300 , MAT 101  and ACC 200 . Basic accounting methods and financial management of retail inventory. Interpretation and use of data related to buying, control, assortment planning and merchandise allocation.
  
  • MER 437 - Apparel Product Development

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MER 330  and MER 436 . Understanding processes related to forecasting, product planning, sourcing, technology, pricing, production methods, and branding strategies for retail consumer goods.
  
  • MER 438 - Sustainability and Global Sourcing

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MER 437  or permission of instructor. Social responsibility and environmental stewardship in global sourcing practices and methods. Analyzes structural and competitive issues of retail and merchandising supply chains.
  
  • MER 439 - Retail Merchandising Internship

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MER 337  and MER 436 , and senior standing. Supervised work experience in retail, merchandising or related field. Students must have a 2.8 GPA; approval must be obtained through experience to the faculty coordinator prior to registering.
  
  • MER 478 - Digital Media Merchandising and Marketing

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MER 337  or permission of instructor. Multi-channel merchandising strategies focusing on social media and other digital tools utilized in communication, branding and promotion of retail goods.
  
  • MER 492 - Special Problems

    1-6 hrs.
    A directed individual study planned and approved by the professor of record.
  
  • MER 498CA - International Merchandising Seminar Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Program Director. Conducted abroad; a series of lectures and discussions involving authorities on international merchandising issues and practices.
  
  • MER 499CA - International Merchandising Research Abroad

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Program Director. A research course in international merchandising offered for students enrolled in MER 498CA .

Military Science and Leadership

  
  • MSL 101 - Leadership and Personal Development

    3 hrs.
    Introduction to leadership and the Armed Forces. Course topics include small-group leadership, decision-making, team-building, first aid, problem-solving; includes a leadership lab and physical training.
  
  • MSL 102 - Introduction to Tactical Leadership

    3 hrs.
    Fundamental leadership and training techniques. Exposure to military skills and traditions and practical application of leadership and problem-solving; study areas include adventure training, map reading, military customs and leadership concepts; includes a leadership lab and physical training.
  
  • MSL 201 - Innovative Team Leadership

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MS 101, 102 or approval of the professor of military science. Develop individual leadership skills; apply problem-solving, communication and conflict resolution skills; teach basic leadership skills and squad tactics; includes a leadership lab and physical training.
  
  • MSL 202 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MS 101, 102, or approval of the professor of military science. An application of leadership action skills with emphasis on beliefs, values, ethics, counseling techniques and group interaction skills includes a leadership lab and physical training.
  
  • MSL 250 - Leader’s Training Course

    1-6 hrs.
    Four weeks of training at Fort Knox, Ky., conducted during the summer months for students who did not complete advanced course prerequisites during the freshman and sophomore academic years.
  
  • MSL 301 - Adaptive Tactical Leadership

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Approval by professor of military science. A study of the fundamentals of small unit tactics; includes a leadership laboratory and physical training.
  
  • MSL 302 - Leadership in Changing Environments

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Approval by professor of military science. A study and practical application of applying Army values (loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage) to leadership situations; includes a leadership lab and physical training.
  
  • MSL 350 - American Military Experience

    3 hrs.
    A historical study of officership as a profession, the Army’s role and military history analysis using traditional threads of continuity and other analytical tools.
  
  • MSL 401 - Adaptive Leaders

    4 hrs.
    Includes a leadership laboratory and physical training Prerequisite(s): Approval by professor of military science. A study and application of leadership and management as it pertains to planning, conducting and evaluating training; preparing and staffing actions; and the supervision and inspection of tactical operations.
  
  • MSL 402 - Leadership in a Complex World

    4 hrs.
    Includes a leadership laboratory and physical training Prerequisite(s): Approval by the professor of military science. Expands leadership skills, teaches briefing techniques, introduces Army logistics, post and installation support, review of world threats and prepares the students for their new roles as officers.
  
  • MSL 492 - Special Projects

    1-3 hrs.
    Approval by the professor of military science.

Music

  
  • MUS 100 - Music Fundamentals

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a music major or minor. An intensive study of the basic elements of music: notation (pitch, rhythm, key signatures) and major scales (spelling, singing, playing on the piano). (CC 1133)
  
  • MUS 101 - Music Theory I

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a music major or minor and passed MUS 100  or scored 80% or better on the preview theory test. Scales, intervals, and part-writing using triads, the dominant seventh chord, non-harmonic tones, modulation, dictation, and sight- singing. Concurrent registration in MUS 101L  required. (CC 1214)
  
  • MUS 101L - Ear Training I

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 100  or permission of instructor. Must be a music major or minor. Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 101  required. Sight-singing, ear-training, dictation. (CC 1211)
  
  
  • MUS 102L - Ear Training II

    1 hr.
    MUS 201   Prerequisite(s): MUS 101  and MUS 101L . Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 102  required. (CC 1221)
  
  • MUS 120 - Music Theory for Non-majors

    3 hrs.
    Music Theory for non-majors will introduce the student to the fundamentals of music reading and notation, providing a better understanding of how to read, write and listen to music.
  
  • MUS 165 - The Enjoyment of Music

    3 hrs.
    Study of the basic elements of music necessary for intelligent listening and appreciation.
  
  • MUS 199 - Success for Music Majors

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a music major or minor. An introduction to being a music major. Course will focus on skills needed to be a successful music major, performer and teacher.
  
  • MUS 201 - Music Theory III

    3 hrs.
    MUS 201   Prerequisite(s): MUS 102  and MUS 102L . Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 201L  required. Part-writing, including secondary seventh chords, borrowed chords, altered chords, foreign modulation, dictation and sight-singing. (CC 2214)
  
  • MUS 201L - Ear Training III

    1 hr.
    MUS 201   Prerequisite(s): MUS 102  and MUS 102L . Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 201  required. MUS 201   Sight-singing, melodic and harmonic dictation, ear-training. (CC 2211)
  
  • MUS 202 - Music Theory IV

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 201  and MUS 201L .  Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 202L  required. A continuation of MUS 201 . (CC 2224)
  
  • MUS 202L - Ear Training IV

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 201  and MUS 201L . Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 202  required. (CC 2221)
  
  • MUS 239 - IPA/Italian Diction

    2 hrs.
    Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and the phonetics of lyric Italian diction.
  
  • MUS 301 - 20-21st Century Music

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102  and MUS 102L . This course surveys the salient stylistic trends and examines significant compositional practices in music since 1900. Examples of composers studied include Stravinsky, Crumb, Libby Larsen, and Judith Zaimont.
  
  • MUS 302 - Form and Analysis

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202 . Music of various periods is analyzed formally, harmonically and contrapuntally.
  
  • MUS 305 - Graded Church Choirs I

    3 hrs.
    Materials and methods for organizing, promoting, training and maintaining preschool age and elementary school age choirs.
  
  • MUS 306 - Graded Church Choirs II

    3 hrs.
    Organizing, developing, maintaining and training volunteer youth and adult choirs (including senior citizens) in relationship to the total church program.
  
  • MUS 307 - History of Music I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 . Music in Western civilization traced from its primitive sources to the present.
  
  • MUS 308 - History of Music II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 . A continuation of MUS 307 .
  
  • MUS 321 - Counterpoint

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202  or permission of instructor. Two, three and four-voice writing in the style of Palestrina.
  
  • MUS 322 - Counterpoint

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 202  or permission of instructor. Two, three and four-voice contrapuntal writing in the style of Bach.
  
  • MUS 332 - American Music

    3 hrs.
    A study of music in the United States; for non-music majors; the ability to read music notation not required; may not be applied as credit for a music or music education degree.
  
  • MUS 351 - History of Church Music

    3 hrs.
    History of Christian church music, with emphasis on the use of literature.
  
  • MUS 360 - Stylistic Developments in Jazz

    3 hrs.
    Study of the development of jazz idioms; includes elements of jazz history leading to study of more complex idioms.
 

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