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Undergraduate Course Descriptions

A word about course PREREQUISITES:  

Prerequisite courses are listed in the TSUD Bulletin. Prerequisites are determined by the faculty who are responsible for the academic integrity or curricula in TSUD courses, majors, and programs. A prerequisite may be designated because the knowledge gained in that course is essential to success in a subsequent course. A prerequisite also may be specified if a particular course will be helpful, in whole or in part, to a student’s  ability to maximize learning in a subsequent course. Faculty advisors, counselors, and TSUD staff involved in registration attempt to assist students in registering for courses in the prescribed order. However, this responsibility is primarily the student’s. A student’s ability to pass a course at a higher level will not excuse the prerequisite requirement. It is the program of study as a whole (including an all-important general studies requirement) that serves as the basis for a TSUD degree. Students are encouraged to keep a copy of the official checksheet issued to them upon admission, to take responsibility for updating these checksheets as courses are completed, and to obtain new checksheets as soon as programs, majors or minors are changed.

(Courses are listed first alphabetically according to the two or three letter prefix and then numerically within each subject area.)

Courses:

Accounting (ACT) Elementary Education (ELE) Mathematics (MTH)
Art (ART) English (ENG) Philosophy (PHI)
General Business
Administration (BAN)
Finance (FIN) Physics (PHY)
French (FRN) Political Science (POL)
Biology (BIO) Geography (GEO) Psychology (PSY)
Counseling and Human Development (CHD) History (HIS) Quantitative Methods (QM)
Health and Physical Education 
(HPR)
Chemistry (CHM) Reading (RED)
Computer Information 
Systems (CIS)
Humanities (HUM) Religion (REL)
Law (LAW) Science (SCI)
Criminal Justice (CJ) Marine Biology (MB) Secondary Education (SED)
Classics (CLA) Management (MGT) Sociology (SOC)
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Management Information 
Systems (MIS)
Special Education (SPE)
Speech (SPH)
Economics (ECO) Marketing (MKT) Spanish (SPN)
Education (EDU) Middle School Education (MSE) Social Science (SS)

ACCOUNTING COURSES (ACT)  

ACT  2291 Principles of Accounting I 3 hrs.
Modern financial accounting theory and practices applied to 
sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.  
ACT  2292 Principles of Accounting II  3 hrs.
Modern financial and managerial accounting theory and practices applied to organization’s liabilities, cash flows, planning, budgeting, and control. 
Prereq: ACT 2291.  
ACT  3391 Intermediate Accounting I 3 hrs.
Theory and applications of assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity, revenues, expenses, and analytical process. Prereq: ACT 2292, CIS 2243.  
ACT  3392 Intermediate Accounting II  3 hrs.
Theory and applications of assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity, pensions, leases, earnings per share, and analytical process. Prereq: ACT 3391.  
ACT  3394 Governmental Accounting 3 hrs.
Municipal and governmental accounting, preparation and use of budgets, records and statements. Prereq: ACT 2292.  
ACT  3395 Cost Accounting I 3 hrs.
Manufacturing and distribution cost accounting, material, labor and overhead costs in job order and process cost accounting. These courses must be taken in sequence. Prereq: ACT 2292.  
ACT  3396 Cost Accounting II 3 hrs.
Manufacturing and distribution cost accounting, material, labor and overhead costs in job order and process cost accounting. These courses must be taken in sequence. Prereq: ACT 3395.  
ACT  4490 Financial Statement Analysis 3 hrs.
Analysis and interpretation of financial statements for the guidance of management, directors, stockholders and creditors. Analysis of liquidity, solvency, capital structure and profitability of firms and industries. Prereq: ACT 3392.    
ACT  4491 Advanced Accounting 3 hrs.
Theory and applications of partnership formation and liquidations, and accounting for business combinations, to include intercompany transactions and eliminations, and preparing consolidated financial statements. Prereq: ACT 3392.
ACT  4494 Income Tax Accounting I  3 hrs.
Principles and dictates of individual capital and taxation of individual income. Prereq: ACT 2292.  
ACT  4495 Income Tax Accounting II  3 hrs.
Laws and regulations for partnership, corporations, estates and fiduciaries. Prereq: ACT 4494.
ACT  4496 Accounting Information Systems 3 hrs.
Principles underlying establishment of complete accounting systems; applications to typical business organization; emphasis on the functions of control and protection. Prereq: ACT 3391.  
ACT  4497 Auditing I 3 hrs.
Auditing theory as contained in official pronouncements. Emphasis will be placed on material required for the CPA exam as it relates to professional ethics, audit engagement, internal control, audit sampling, evidence gathering and auditors’ reports. Prereq: ACT 3392.  
ACT  4498 Auditing II 3 hrs.
Auditing theory and procedures as applied to transaction cycles, revenue cycles, expenditure cycles, and cash balances. This course covers EDP auditing as well as internal, operational, and governmental auditing. 
Prereq: ACT 4497.

ACT  4499
         4500
         4501

Accounting Internship
Internship in local firm. Requires junior or senior standing and individual approval for the Internship Program. See “Internship Program” for additional requirements.
2 hrs.

        

(Undergraduate students may take 5000 level courses for undergraduate credit, but may not subsequently take the companion 6000 level course for 
graduate credit.)

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ART COURSE (ART)

ART  3302 History of the Arts 3 hrs.
An analysis of examples of art from diverse periods with an emphasis on trends and patterns and the interactions of art with various aspects of social, political, and intellectual developments.

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GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES (BAN)

BAN  3350 Business Ethics                                        3 hr.
Explores types of ethical theory and application in relation to major contemporary moral issues facing the business community analyzed through the use of cases drawn from a variety of business activities, such as advertising management and business abroad. Prereq: MGT 3371.  
BAN  3382 Business Communications  3 hr.
Modern business communications including mechanics and                         content of letters and reports. Prereq: ENG 1102.  
BAN  4400 Business Seminar                                   3 hrs.
BAN  4401 Business Seminar                                

1-3 hrs.

BAN  4402
         4403
         4404
 

Special topics in areas offered by the College of  Business Administration. Prior credit and topic approval by the Dean of the College of Business Administration required. NOTE: No more than 6 hours of credit may be earned by seminar. Prereq: Approval of instructor and Dean of the College of Business Administration.    

BAN  4491 Guided Independent Research                1-3 hrs.
BAN  4492 Additional information is indexed under ‘‘Guided Independent Research and Study.’’  
BAN  4493 Guided Independent Study 1-3 hrs.
BAN  4494 Additional information is indexed under “Guided Independent Research and Study.’’  
BAN  4497
4498
4499
Internship 
Internship in local firm. Requires junior or senior  standing and individual approval for the Internship Program. See Internship Program for additional requirements.  
1-3 hrs.

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BIOLOGY COURSES (BIO)  

BIO   1100 Principles of Biology     4 hrs.
Biological principles including basic chemistry, organic molecules, cells, energy and metabolic reactions, cell reproduction, genetics, and ecology. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.  
BIO   1104 Organismal Biology 4 hrs.
An introduction to the study of the form and function of microorganisms, fungi, plants and animals. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 1100.  
BIO   2211 General Zoology 4 hrs.
The embryonic and postembryonic development, anatomy, physiology, behavior and taxonomy of animals. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 1100 and BIO 1104.  
BIO   2212 General Botany  4 hrs.
The morphology, anatomy, physiology and taxonomy of plants and plant-like organisms with the emphasis on flowering plants and conifers. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 1100 and BIO 1104.
BIO   3307 Invertebrate Zoology  4 hrs.
Taxonomy, structure, life histories, behavior and distribution of invertebrates. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2211.  
BIO   3308 Vertebrate Zoology  4 hrs.
Taxonomy, structure, life histories, behavior and distribution of vertebrates of Alabama. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2211.  
BIO   3309 Nonvascular Botany 4 hrs.
Taxonomy, morphology, reproduction, and life cycles of cyanobacteria, algae, bryophytes, fungi and fungal-like protists. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2212.  
BIO   3310 Vascular Botany 4 hrs.
Taxonomy, morphology, reproduction, and life cycles of seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2212.  
BIO   3320 Genetics 4 hrs.
The elements of heredity, from basic Mendelian concepts through molecular genetics. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2211, BIO 2212, CHM 1142, CHM 1143 and MTH 1112.  
BIO   3347 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hrs.
Anatomical terminology, chemistry, cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of humans. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2211, CHM 1142 and CHM 1143.  
BIO   3348 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hrs.
The endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems of humans. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 3347.  
BIO   3372 General Microbiology 4 hrs.
A survey of bacteria, viruses and pathogenic fungi with the emphasis on anatomy and growth of bacteria, microbial metabolism, classification and human diseases caused by microbes. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 3320, CHM 1142 and CHM 1143 or permission of instructor.  
BIO   4402 Local Flora 4 hrs.
Vascular plants of southeast Alabama. Systems of classification, plant families, the use of dichotomous keys, and general herbarium procedures. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2212.  
BIO   4405 Entomology 4 hrs.
Orders of insects with special attention on morphology, taxonomy and life cycles. A collection is required. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2211.  
BIO   4410 Animal Behavior 4 hrs.
Ethology of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: 16 hrs. of biology including BIO 2211 and 3320.  
BIO   4412 Field Ecology 4 hrs.
Biotic and abiotic components of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Field exercises in identifying ecological problems, formulating and testing hypotheses, and evaluating data using standard statistical methods. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2211, BIO 2212 and MTH 1112.  
BIO   4413 Limnology 4 hrs.
The physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects of freshwater ecosystems. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO2211, BIO 2212, CHM 1142 and CHM 1143.  
BIO   4432 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 4 hrs.
Detailed study of vertebrate organ systems with emphasis on gross anatomy and functional morphology. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2211.  
BIO   4433 Embryology  4 hrs.
Embryonic development of selected invertebrates and vertebrates with emphasis on the frog and chick. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 3320 or permission of instructor.  
BIO   4471 Parasitology  4 hrs.
Taxonomy, anatomy, life cycles, pathogenesis, and control of protozoa, helminths and arthropods of medical importance. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 2211, BIO 3347 and BIO 3348 or permission of instructor.  
BIO   4476 Special Topics in Biology      1-4 hrs.
Focus on a topic of a timely nature and/or special interest. Course may be taken twice for a maximum of eight hours toward degree requirements. Prereq: Permission of instructor.  
BIO   4478 Cell Biology 4 hrs.
The study of cell structure and function with emphasis on biochemical and molecular mechanisms. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 3320, CHM 1142 and CHM1143.  
BIO   4480 Histology   4 hrs.
Microscopic structure analysis of vertebrate tissues in relation to their function. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prereq: BIO 3347 and BIO 3348 or permission of instructor.  
BIO   4481 Materials and Methods for the Biology Teacher 4 hrs.
A survey of teaching methods and materials appropriate for teaching in the content areas for grades 6-12. Topics addressed will include teacher evaluation in the public schools, collaboration with special education teachers, and lesson planning formats. In addition, for three hours of the credit, teaching methods, selections organization and use of biology materials for grades 6-12 will be covered in detail. A professional laboratory experience is included in this course. Prereq: Junior standing and admission to TEP.  
BIO   4491 Guided Independent Research 1-4 hrs.
BIO   4492 Additional information is indexed under ‘‘Guided Independent Research and Study.’’  
BIO   4493 Guided Independent Study 1-4 hrs.
BIO   4494 Additional information is indexed under ‘‘Guided Independent Research and Study.’’  
BIO   4496 Secondary Educational Internship-Biology 9 hrs.
Additional information is indexed under “The Professional Internship Program.”  

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COUNSELING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD)

CHD  1101 College Skills 1 hr.
This course uses a series of lessons and practical exercises to teach students the skills needed to succeed in college.  Full of useful tools, techniques, examples, processes, procedures, and suggestions for success, the course is a comprehensive "how to" course on becoming a better student.  Structured for freshmen and sophomores, the skills taught would also benefit returning adult learners and any student having academic difficulties. 

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CHEMISTRY COURSES (CHM)  

CHM 1142 General Chemistry I 4 hrs.
To introduce the basic concepts, theories and nomenclature of chemistry. The concepts and theories introduced in the lecture portion of the course are reinforced with a variety of laboratory experiences.  
CHM 1143 General Chemistry II 4 hrs.
The second in a sequence which introduces the basic concepts, theories and nomenclature of chemistry. The concepts and theories introduced in the lecture portion of the course are reinforced with a variety of laboratory experiences. Prereq: CHM 1142.  
CHM 3342 Organic Chemistry I 4 hrs.
The following topics are covered: organic structure and nomenclature, introduction to organic mechanisms, stereochemistry, reactions of alkenes, alcohols and alkyl halides, nucleophilic substitution reactions, elimination reactions, the use of NMR, IR and UV/Vis spectroscopy in organic structure determination. Prereq: CHM 1143.  
CHM 3343 Organic Chemistry II  4 hrs.
The following topics are covered: aromaticity and benzene; aromatic substitution; reactions and chemistry of aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives and amines; chemistry of enolates; some biochemical reactions from an organic chemistry perspective. Prereq: CHM 3342.  
CHM 3347 Introduction to Biochemistry  3 hrs.
Chemistry, and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes. Prereq: CHM 3343.  
CHM 3360 Analytical Chemistry I 4 hrs.
CHM 3361 Analytical Chemistry II 4 hrs.
Theory and practice of classical methods of chemical analysis to include gravimetric, volumetric, titrimetric, and photometric techniques with an introduction to computer interfacing, data collection, and data analysis.  Prereq: CHM 1143, MTH 1112, CIS 2243.  
CHM 4444 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 3 hrs.
Descriptive chemistry of elements as related to structure and physical properties. Prereq: CHM 1143.  
CHM 4450 Principles of Physical Chemistry 3 hrs.
A brief course in physical chemistry which includes a study of the three states of matter, solutions, colligative properties, elementary thermodynamics, electrochemistry, ionic equilibria, reaction kinetics and atomic structure. Prereq: CHM 1143 and MTH 1112.  
CHM 4491 Guided Independent Research 1-4 hrs.
CHM 4492 Additional information is indexed under ‘‘Guided Independent Research and Study.’’
CHM 4493 Guided Independent Study       1-4 hrs.
CHM 4494 Additional information is indexed under ‘‘Guided Independent Research and Study.’’  
CHM 4495 Selected Topics in Chemistry 4 hrs.
Focus on a topic of a timely nature and/or special interest. Course may be taken twice for a maximum of eight hours toward degree requirements. Prereq: Twelve hours of chemistry or permission of instructor.  

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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS COURSES (CIS)  

CIS   2243 Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hrs.
Introductory concepts in computer hardware, software, and systems. The role of modern computers and their uses in today’s society. Solution of common application problems through the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software.    
CIS   2244 Introduction to Computer Programming   3 hrs.
This course introduces object-oriented programming using C++. Topics include: problem solving and program design; control structures; objects and events; user interface construction; and documentation and program testing. A grade of C or better is required for credit. Prereq: CIS 2243.    
CIS   2248 COBOL  3 hrs.
COBOL programming and program structure; problem solving using COBOL; debugging and verification of programs. Prereq: CIS 2244 and CIS 3330.    
CIS   2249 C Programming Language  3 hrs.
C Language programming and program structure; problem solving; debugging and verification of programs. Prereq: CIS 2244.  
CIS   3310 Introduction to Client/Server Programming  3 hrs.
Fundamentals of client/server programming including graphical user interface design, event-driven programming, and object-orientation. Prereq: CIS 2244 and CIS3330.    
CIS   3320 Microcomputer Technology  3 hrs.
Detailed study of the various hardware components of a computer and their interaction with system software. Topics include: installing and configuring PC peripherals, memory management and techniques, advanced operating system functions, and system troubleshooting and repair.  Prereq: CIS 2243.    
CIS   3330 Microcomputer Database Management  3 hrs.
Introduction to database management and design techniques.  Emphasis on the relational model of database management including data definition and manipulation, database design and normalization concepts, database administration, and database application generation.  Prereq: CIS 2243.
CIS   3339 Object Oriented Programming 3 hrs.
Object-oriented programming with emphasis on class design, construction, use, modification, and reuse. Prereq: CIS 2244 and CIS3330.    
CIS   3349 Advanced Client/Server Programming    3 hrs.
Intermediate and advanced client/server programming using a Windows development environment. Topics include error handling and debugging, file handling and database access, dynamic data exchange, creating linked and embedded objects, business graphics and reports, and advanced GUI design concepts.  Prereq: CIS 3339.
CIS   3380 Network Operating Systems    3 hrs.
This course covers the deployment and administration of current network operating systems.  Emphasis is placed on the practical application of installing and administration of PC based network operating systems in a LAN environment.  Prereq: CIS 3320 and CIS 4445.
CIS   3381 Network Fundamentals    3 hrs.
This course covers the theory and application of networking principles.  Emphasis is placed on the practical application of networking principles in a PC based LAN environment using current networking hardware and software technologies.  Prereq: CIS 4445.
CIS   4440 Database Processing   3 hrs.
Modeling data organization; representation of data relationships; data definition languages; data access via languages in context models; facilities provided by DBMSs; implementation techniques; operational requirements; a survey of state of the art DBMSs. Prereq: CIS 2244 and CIS 3330.  
CIS   4443   Internet Development  3 hrs.
This course is intended for developers who are responsible for creating Web pages and programmers who want to make their existing applications Internet-aware. Prereq: CIS 3310 and CIS 4440.    
CIS   4445   Data Communications  3 hrs.
  Overview of computer networks and network applications in today’s organizations. LAN hardware, software, media, network topologies, and protocols. Network installation, administering network operations, and managing network security.  Prereq: CIS2243.
CIS   4446 System Analysis and Design   3 hrs.
  Investigation, design, appraisal and implementation of data processing systems; I/O design; file design; code standardization; documentation; hardware selection; and case studies. Prereq: CIS 2244 and CIS 3330.    
CIS   4447 System Design and Implementation   3 hrs.
Application of computer programming and system development concepts and practices to a comprehensive system development project.  A team approach is used to analyze, design, and implement a realistic system of moderate complexity.  Prereq: CIS 3310 and CIS 4440.    
CIS   4449 Computer Information Systems Seminar 3 hrs.
Special advanced computer information systems topics. Prereq: Approval of instructor.
CIS   4450 Network Infrastructure Administration 3 hrs.
This course covers the administration of essential network infrastructure services.  Emphasis is placed on the installing and administering of the following network services on PC based network operating systems in a LAN environment:  DNS, DHCP, remote access, WINS, IP routing, and security.  Prereq:  CIS 3380.
CIS   4451 Network Directory Services Administration 3 hrs.
This course covers the design and administration of essential network directory services.  Emphasis is placed on the practical application of designing, installing, securing, and administering directory services using PC based network operating systems in a LAN environment.  Prereq:  CIS 3380.
CIS   4493 Guided Independent Study   3 hrs.
CIS   4494 Additional information is indexed under ‘‘Guided Independent Research and Study.’’
CIS   4499 CIS Internship 2 hrs.
CIS   4500
CIS   4501
Internship  in  local  firm.  Requires junior or senior standing and individual approval for the Internship Program. See “Internship Program” for additional requirements.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES (CJ)  

CJ    1101 Introduction to Criminal Justice  3 hrs.
Agencies and processes involved in the administration of criminal justice.  
CJ    2201 Principles of Police Administration  3 hrs.
Organization of staff units, functions and activities of police agencies, public relations, recruiting and training.    
CJ    2221 Police Operations 3 hrs.
Police line operations, patrol, investigation, juveniles, traffic, narcotics, specialized operational units, enforcement policies, manpower distribution, daily operations and data processing.    
CJ    2231 A Survey of Corrections 3 hrs.
Philosophy, theory and practices involved in the treatment of convicted law violators, examination and appraisal of the effects of correctional treatment upon post-correctional behavior.    
CJ    3301 Criminal Law 3 hrs.
Historical and philosophical concepts of law, preserving life and property, offense against persons and property and common offense and defense against criminal acts. Prereq: Six hours of criminal justice.    
CJ    3310 Psychology for Criminal Justice Officials 3 hrs.
Behavior of subjects and police officers in normal and unusual conditions, arrest, interrogation, detention, incarceration, protest, demonstrations, riots, public calamities, reactions of special interest groups, minorities, and specialized tests. Prereq: Six hours of criminal justice.    
CJ    3315 Community Relations in Criminal Justice 3 hrs.
Problems in police-citizen interaction; treatment of victims; citizen involvement in the criminal justice process; community resources related to criminal justice planning. Prereq: Six hours of criminal justice.    
CJ    3323 Juvenile Delinquency    3 hrs.
Social, economic, psychological and physiological determinants of young people’s behavior as it concerns the family, the community, and the social worker. Prereq: Six hours of criminal justice and/or sociology.    
CJ    3331 Criminal Investigation 3 hrs.
Scientific crime detection, searches, physical evidence, identification, specialized equipment, modus operands, fingerprinting, ballistics, and related subjects. Prereq: Six hours of criminal justice.    
CJ    3345 Criminology          3 hrs.
Crime and criminal behavior in American society, treatment of criminals, and modern methods in the prevention of crime.  Prereq: Nine hours of social science.    
CJ    3352 Constitutional Law 3 hrs.
Constitutional provisions, their development through court interpretation, and their application to law enforcement. Prereq: Six hours of criminal justice.    
CJ    3360 Investigative Discourse Analysis 3 hrs.
An introduction to the systematic examination of the written text of an occurrence to determine if it is represented accurately and truthfully. 
CJ    4400 Seminar in Criminal Justice   3 hrs.
An analysis and evaluation of contemporary problems and issues in criminal justice. Prereq: Nine hours of criminal justice.    
CJ    4410 Principles of Private and Retail Security 3 hrs.
Examinations of the field of security including evolution, scope, purpose, role and functions. Prereq: Nine hours of criminal justice.    
CJ    4422 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods of Criminal Justice/Social Science Research    3 hrs.
Basic research methodology of criminal justice and the social sciences including research problem design with an emphasis on empirical investigations. Examination of literature illustrating quantitative and qualitative research is included. Not recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate degree in counseling and psychology; PSY 3301 is recommended. Prereq: MTH 1112.    
CJ    4430 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice 3 hrs.
Focus on a topic of a timely nature and/or special interest. Course may be taken twice for a maximum of six hours toward degree requirements. Prereq: Nine hours of criminal justice or permission of instructor.