COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ACCOUNTING

ACCT 0111–FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (FORMERLY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 1) (3 credits)
An introduction to the accounting functions used by businesses to accumulate, use, and analyze financial data. Emphasis is placed on the preparation, use, and interpretation of financial statements. Prerequisite: Math 0031. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

ACCT 0112–MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (FORMERLY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 2) (3 credits)
Deals with the significance and use of basic accounting concepts as they relate to the principal items contained in financial statements. Includes an introductory survey of the various cost components encountered in accounting for the manufacturing enterprise. Prerequisite: ACCT 0111. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

ACCT 0221–INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING 1 (3 credits)
Blends the theory and current practice of financial accounting for the business enterprise. Emphasis is placed on current accounting theory, valuation of assets and liabilities, and the impact of private, professional, and governmental agencies on financial accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 0112. Frequency of offering: annually.

ACCT 0222–INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING 2 (3 credits)
A continuation of ACCT 0221 which covers such topics as accounting theory related to the liability and stockholders equity sections of the balance sheet, the cash flow statement, and earnings per share computations. Prerequisite: ACCT 0221. Frequency of offering: annually.

ACCT 1303–STRATEGIC COST MANAGEMENT (REPLACES ACCT 0223) (3 credits)
An intensive analysis of the evaluation, measurement, and interpretive factors relevant to the various methods of cost determination in the business and industrial setting. Emphasizes how cost accounting aids management to control operations, formulate policies, and make decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 0112. Frequency of offering: annually.

ACCT 1304–FEDERAL INCOME TAXES (REPLACES ACCT 0331) (3 credits)
A comprehensive study of the federal income tax structure as it relates to individuals, single proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations with emphasis on accounting and tax planning issues. Prerequisite: ACCT 0112. Frequency of offering: annually.

ACCT 1399–ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP (REPLACES ACCT 0399) (1-3 credits)
Internship in accounting. Prerequisite: Have earned 30 credits; GPA in major and overall of 2.50 or higher; approval of faculty supervisor and academic dean. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND POLICY STUDIES

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ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

ADMJ 0203 – PROBATION AND PAROLE (3 credits)
An examination of the nature of parole, the factors influencing probation decisions, adult and juvenile probation services, and how probation and parole impact on the criminal justice system and on society. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: as needed.

ADMJ 0204 – POLICE AND SOCIETY (3 credits)
The law enforcement agencies of the Federal, state, and local levels that are responsible for the control of crime and protection of society via maintenance of order, law enforcement, and peacekeeping functions within our social environment will be examined. Major topics include the evolution, development, functions and effects of law enforcement of crime in society. Emphasis is on the theory and practice of social control in society by traditional and emerging forms of policing responding to social and public policy. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: as needed.

ADMJ 0500–INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (3 credits)
Introductory course designed to provide the student with basic information on the criminal justice system. Views the criminal justice system as consisting of six subsystems: police, prosecution, courts, corrections, probation, and parole. Explores law and society in general, the history, structure, function, and contemporary problems in each major subsystem. Also explores the trend of the criminal justice system and the directions and implications involved. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

ADMJ 0600–INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY (3 credits)
Provides an overview of the study of the causes and social responses to crime. Examines legal definitions and elements of crime; surveys major categories of crime, i.e., predatory and non-predatory acts; reviews major measures of crime; identifies major correlates and theories of crime; differentiates types of offenders and evaluates the working of the criminal justice system. Cross-listed with SOC 0472. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

AFRICANA STUDIES

AFRCNA 0150--AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE (3 credits)
Introduction to Black American literature from its oral traditions to the written form from the 18th to 20th century interrelated to historical, social, and political movements. Special emphasis will be placed upon the Harlem Renaissance period, the literature of the 1960'2 and a work by the Pulitzer prize winners (Gwendolyn Brooks, James Alan McPherson, Alice Walker, or Toni Morrison). Prerequisite: None. Frequency of offering: Annually.

AFRCNA 0629–AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY 1 (3 credits)
This course surveys the history of Afro-Americans from their African origins to their emancipation during the Civil War. There are no prerequisites for this course. Cross-listed with HIST 0670. (Meets CAS Historical Change Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB History/Euro-American Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

AFRCNA 0630–AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY 2 (3 credits)
This course surveys the history of Afro-Americans from the time of the Civil War to the present. There are no prerequisites for this course. Cross-listed with HIST 0671. (Meets CAS Historical Change Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Satisfies UPB Cultures/Non-Western Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

AFRCNA 0639–HISTORY OF JAZZ (3 credits)
The course focuses on the chronological development of jazz from its beginnings on the plantation to its present state as a world concert music. Various styles such as ragtime, blues, gospel, spirituals, rhythm and blues, rock, soul, etc. are examined. There are no prerequisites for this course. Cross-listed with MUSIC 0711. (Meets CAS Arts Requirement.) (Satisfies Humanities Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB Arts Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

ANTHROPOLOGY

ANTH 0780–INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3 credits)
Introduction to the broad range of human behavior and customs which have been labeled culture. Aims to broaden the student's understanding of human beings by exposing them to other cultures and comparing those to American culture. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets CAS Social Science Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Satisfies UPB Cultures/Non-Western Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

BIOSC 0031–MICROBIOLOGY (3 credits)
Designed for nursing or other health care professions. Three major areas included are the microorganisms, the immune mechanism of the host, and the interaction of the host and the microorganisms in the disease process and in homeostasis. Major emphasis is placed on infectious diseases and infection control at the nursing level. Corequisite: BIOSC 0032. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0032–MICROBIOLOGY LAB (1 credit)
Content is devoted to the development of student's basic laboratory skills and application of microbiological methods, and the course emphasizes performance, scientific investigation, and safety. Corequisite: BIOSC 0031. Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0050–FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY LABORATORY 1 (1 credit)
An introduction to biology as an experimental science including basic concepts and laboratory techniques. Corequisite: BIOSC 0150. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0060–FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY LABORATORY 2 (1 credit)
An introduction to biology as an experimental science including basic concepts and laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0150 Corequisite: BIOSC 0160. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0096–INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (3 credits)
Introduces the general principles of human structure and function to students who intend to enter health-related professions. The study begins at the cellular level and proceeds through tissues to organ systems. There are no prerequisites for this course. Corequisite: BIOSC 0097. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0097–INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS LABORATORY (1 credit)
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the principles of human structure and function. Corequisite: BIOSC 0096. Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0150–FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY 1 (3 credits)
This introductory course covers the cellular basis of life, including a discussion of simple chemistry, cells as units of structure and function, and energy transformations. It also includes an examination of those functions common to all organisms, such as nutrition, gas and fluid transport, and hormonal and neural control. Throughout, the emphasis is on mechanisms used by different organisms to accomplish these basic functions. There are no prerequisites for this course. Corequisite: BIOSC 0050. (Meets CAS Natural Science Requirement.) (Meets UPT AD Life Science Requirement, either independent or sequence, when taken prior to BIOSC 0160.) (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0160–FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY 2 (3 credits)
This introductory course covers the basic principles of genetics, evolution, and ecology. Emphasis will be placed on the experimental and observational basis for our knowledge of these subjects. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0150. Corequisite: BIOSC 0060. (Meets CAS Natural Science Requirement.) (Meets UPT AD Life Science Requirement, either independent or sequence, when taken with BIOSC 0150.) (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0212–HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 (3 credits)
The first course of a two-part sequence covering gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the human body with particular emphasis on the relationships between structure and function. Included in the two courses are cell biology, histology, embryology, bone and skeleton, muscles and contraction, the cardiovascular system and its regulation, the nervous system and nervous impulse, the urinary system and electrolyte balance, and the respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. There are no prerequisites for this course. Corequisite: BIOSC 0214. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0213–HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 (3 credits)
This second course of the two-part sequence continues the study of gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the human body with particular emphasis on the relationships between structure and function. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0212. Corequisite: BIOSC 0215. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0214–HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY 1 (1 credit)
Laboratory exercises illustrating the anatomy and physiology of the human. Corequisite: BIOSC 0212. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0215–HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY 2 (1 credit)
Laboratory exercises illustrating the anatomy and physiology of the human. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOSC 0213. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0350–GENETICS (3 credits)
This course focuses on two branches of modern genetics—Mendelian and molecular genetics. Mendelian (classical) genetics deals with the transmission of traits from one generation to the next. In this context, students study Mendel's laws of inheritance, genetic linkage and recombination, and gene mapping. Molecular genetics provides an overview of the structure and function of DNA, including DNA replication, RNA and protein synthesis, and the origin of mutations. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0160 and CHEM 0120. Corequisite: BIOSC 0351. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0351–GENETICS LABORATORY (1 credit)
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the major principles of genetics. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0160 and CHEM 0120. Corequisite: BIOSC 0350. Frequency of offering: spring term.

BIOSC 0370–ECOLOGY (3 credits)
The objective of this course is to provide a broad introduction to the study of ecology at the undergraduate level through presentation of lectures dealing with organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels of ecological interaction. An evolutionary perspective is emphasized, as is consideration of all ecological approaches of mathematical theory, laboratory investigation, and field observation and experimentation in the development of ecological knowledge. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0160. Corequisite: BIOSC 0390. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0390–ECOLOGY LABORATORY (1 credit)
The objective of the laboratory course is to provide students with practical experience in ecological methods and in the design, conduct, and analysis of ecological studies. Laboratory exercises are designed to correspond with major lecture topics presented in BIOSC 0370. Exercises include laboratory and field studies. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0060. Corequisite: BIOSC 0370. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall term.

BIOSC 0820–ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3 credits)
A course for nonscience majors utilizing basic scientific principles to investigate human interactions with the environment. The social, political, and economic effects of these interactions will also be studied. Topics include scientific principles; populations and health concerns; food, land, and biological resources; and society and the environment. Through an understanding of science and the possible consequences of human decision-making regarding the environment, students are equipped to become better citizens. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets UPB Physical Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BIOSC 1000–BIOCHEMISTRY (3 credits)
The course covers the important concepts of modern biochemistry. Chemical background for an understanding of the macromolecular components of living systems will be reviewed. Relationship between chemical structure and biological function will be emphasized, as will biochemical energetics and the transmission of biological information. Prerequisites: CHEM 0320, 0340 and BIOSC 0160. (Meets UPB Life or Physical Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: Every other year.

BUSINESS

BUS 0102–PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT) (3 credits)
An introduction to the systems philosophy used in managing business and industry. Includes discussions of values, attitudes, and employee and organizational development. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BUS 0103–INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3 credits)
An introduction to various aspects of business such as organization and management, production fundamentals, human resources, marketing, finance, accounting, decision making, and management information systems. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BUS 0106–BUSINESS LAW (3 credits)
A survey of the areas of the law which are most applicable to business and industry with special emphasis on the area of contract law. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

BUS 0108–SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
Course provides an overview of the role of small business in the free enterprise system. Covers entrepreneurship, opportunities and trends, starting a new venture, franchising, business planning, legal aspects, financing, and managing an ongoing venture. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

BUS 1111–CORPORATE FINANCE (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE WHICH REPLACED BUS 0111) (3 credits)
An introductory finance course designed for basic understanding of business finance and investments. It covers financial institutions, markets, investments, and business financing. Prerequisite: ACCT 0111. Frequency of offering: annually.

BUS 1301–PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING WHICH REPLACED BUS 0101) (3 credits)
The concepts of marketing management are introduced through discussion of the four P's of marketing—the right product in the right place, properly priced, and effectively promoted. Prerequisite ACCT 0111. Frequency of offering: annually.

BUS 1399–BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (REPLACES BUS 0399) (1-3 credits)
Internship in business management. Prerequisite: Have earned 30 credits; GPA in major and overall of 2.50 or higher; approval of faculty supervisor and academic dean. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

BIS 0015–HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE SUPPORT (3 credits)
Instructs students in basic PC hardware maintenance. Software support is also covered; students deal with troubleshooting software problems, logical resolutions of the problems, and logging problems and solutions into a database for reference. Students are required to volunteer for 25 hours in the computer lab assisting students with problems. Prerequisite: CS 0131 or permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: annually.

BIS 0180–DATABASE DESIGN (3 credits)
Course will introduce students to database design using a database software package such as Access. Students will design database(s), create fields and tables, develop relations, design forms, create reports, and develop queries. Students will organize and automate the database system with macros and menus. Cross-listed with CS 0180. Prerequisite: CS 0131. Frequency of offering: every other year.

BIS 1317–NETWORK AND OPERATING SYSTEMS (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS) (3 credits)
Introduces students to the basics of computer network setup. Provides the core foundation to install, configure, customize, optimize, network, integrate, and troubleshoot Windows Client software. Set up of a peer to peer network is reviewed, as well as integrating Windows Clients into an existing server environment. (Satisfactory completion helps prepare students for one or more MCSE exams.) Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BIS 1399–BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTERNSHIP (1-3 credits)
Internship in business information systems. Prerequisite: Have earned 30 credits; GPA in major and overall of 2.50 or higher; approval of faculty supervisor and academic dean. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.