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HIM 317 - Diagnostic and Procedural Coding Credit Hours: 5
Introduction to nomenclatures and classification systems with emphasis on diagnosis and procedural coding.
Prerequisite(s) HIM 310 , HIM 313
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HIM 401 - Supervisory Management for Healthcare Professionals Credit Hours: 3
Principles of healthcare management with emphasis on business functions, procedures, personnel management, workforce development, and productivity measurements as applied to a variety of healthcare settings.
Prerequisite(s) HIM 315 , HIM 406
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HIM 402 - Quality Evaluation and Management Credit Hours: 4
Examination of process, internal and external to an organization, used to measure, evaluate, and improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care.
Prerequisite(s) HIM 311 , HIM 315
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HIM 405 - Financial Management Credit Hours: 4
An in-depth study of healthcare reimbursement methodologies, federal regulations, payment systems and insurance plans; human resources management principles, budget processes, employment laws, performance standards, and cost-benefit analyses; and strategic planning, organizational assessment, benchmarking, project management, process reengineering, and work redesign.
Prerequisite(s) HIM 315 , HIM 317
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HIM 406 - Legal Aspects of Health Information and Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
The study of the principles of law, confidentiality, and ethics, and their application in the health care field with reference to health records and risk management.
Prerequisite(s) HIM 311
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HIM 407 - Electronic Health Record Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth interactive study of the regulatory policies, implementation issues, health information exchange, and meaningful use guidelines of an electronic health record (EHR) system.
Prerequisite(s) HIM 315
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HIM 408 - Healthcare Information Networks and Systems Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of strategic information systems planning, systems development life cycle, information resource management, and the role of health information managers in planning, selecting, and implementing healthcare information systems. Topics will include computer concepts, communication and Internet technologies, data interchange standards, and system interoperability for health information exchanges.
Prerequisite(s) HIM 315 , HIM 407
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HIM 409 - Professional Development Seminar Credit Hours: 3
Development of personal, professional and networking skills for success in health information management and career development.
Prerequisite(s) HIM 310 ,HIM 312 , HIM 313 , HIM 314 , HIM 315 , HIM 316 , HIM 317 , HIM 401 , HIM 402 , HIM 405 , HIM 406 , HIM 407 , HIM 408
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HIM 410 - Professional Practice Experience Credit Hours: 6
Students will participate in supervised or simulated administrative, management, and problem-solving activities in healthcare or related settings.
Prerequisite(s) HIM 310 , HIM 311 , HIM 312 , HIM 313 , HIM 314 , HIM 315 , HIM 316 , HIM 317 , HIM 401 , HIM 402 , HIM 405 , HIM 406 , HIM 407 , HIM 408
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Health Related Professions |
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HRP 201 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 1
A study of the construction and use of medical terms. (May be taken as MTC 201)
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HRP 302 - Ethics in the Health Related Professions Credit Hours: 1
A basic introduction to theories in ethics and their application to ethical dilemmas in health care including patients rights, euthanasia, allocation of limited resources, and other related topics. (May be taken MTC 302)
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HRP 303 - Education in the Health Related Professions Credit Hours: 1
The methods of instruction and measurement are presented as a basis for their application in adult learning situations such as clinical training and patient instruction often required in health careers. (May be taken as MTC 303)
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HRP 304 - Management in the Health Related Professions Credit Hours: 1
The theories of management and task maturity are presented as a basis for their application in health professions as encountered in supervision, employee development and departmental planning. (May be taken as MTC 304)
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HEB 201 - Introductory Hebrew I Credit Hours: 3
A study of introductory vocabulary, morphology, and grammar. Selected passages in the Hebrew Bible will be translated and analyzed.
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HEB 202 - Introductory Hebrew II Credit Hours: 3
A study of introductory vocabulary, morphology, and grammar. Selected passages in the Hebrew Bible will be translated and analyzed.
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HEB 301 - Intermediate Hebrew I Credit Hours: 3
A review of morphology and a study of the syntax of the Hebrew Bible.
Prerequisite(s) HEB 201 -HEB 202
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HEB 302 - Intermediate Hebrew II Credit Hours: 3
A review of morphology and a study of the syntax of the Hebrew Bible.
Prerequisite(s) HEB 201 -HEB 202
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HEB 401 - Hebrew Intensive Credit Hours: 3
Translation and historical and literary analysis of a select portion of the Old Testament.
Prerequisite(s) HEB 301 -HEB 302
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History |
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HIS 101 - World History to 1500 Credit Hours: 3
A survey of civilizations prior to the age of European expansion.
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HIS 101.8 - World History to 1500 Honors Credit Hours: 3
An enhanced study of the development of civilizations in the ancient and medieval worlds. Students who enroll in this class must be participants in the honors program.
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HIS 102 - World History Since 1500 Credit Hours: 3
A survey of civilizations since the rise of the West.
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HIS 102.8 - World History Since 1500 Honors Credit Hours: 3
An enhanced study of the political, theological, social and commercial aspects of globalization in the modern world. Students who enroll in this class must be participants in the honors program.
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HIS 201 - United States to 1865 Credit Hours: 3
A survey of United States history from the emergence of Native American culture to the Civil War.
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HIS 202 - United States since 1865 Credit Hours: 3
A survey of United States history from Reconstruction to the present.
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HIS 301 - Colonial America Credit Hours: 3
A study of the colonial period of American history.
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HIS 304 - Jacksonian Era Credit Hours: 3
A study of the democratization of American society and the genesis of reform, originating in 1828-1848.
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HIS 305 - Civil War and Reconstruction Credit Hours: 3
The causes, events and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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HIS 306 - The Old South Credit Hours: 3
A study of the American South from the period of European contact until the opening of the American Civil War. Special emphasis is given to the evolution of the institution of slavery and its influence on the economic, political, social, and cultural development of the South.
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HIS 311 - United States Foreign Policy Credit Hours: 3
The policies and problems of the foreign relations of the United States from the foundation of the Republic to the Gulf War.
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HIS 331 - Mississippi Credit Hours: 3
The people and past of Mississippi from Poverty Point Culture to the current time.
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HIS 352 - Medieval Europe Credit Hours: 3
An investigation of the history and social assumptions of late medieval Europe.
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HIS 369 - Introduction to World Geography Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to world geography with an emphasis upon conceptual understanding of cultural and physical landscapes.
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HIS 401 - Progressive Era Credit Hours: 3
A study of reformers and reform in the United States during the early twentieth century.
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HIS 403 - Geography of the Americas Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the cultural and physical geography of the Americas.
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HIS 404 - Geography of Europe Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the cultural and physical geography of Europe.
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HIS 405 - Geography of Africa, Asia, and Australia Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the cultural and physical geography of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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HIS 411 - History of Christianity Credit Hours: 3
A study of Christianity’s historical foundations, expansion, historical theology, and cultural influences. HIS 411 may be taken by non-religion majors only.
Same As REL 411 ;
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HIS 413 - Renaissance and Reformation Credit Hours: 3
A study of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation with primary attention given to the interrelationship of these movements. HIS 413 may be taken by nonreligion majors only.
Same As REL 413 ;
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HIS 414 - History of Modern Missions Credit Hours: 3
A study of the origins, practices, and historical roles of the modern missions movement from the late eighteenth century to the present.
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HIS 415 - Islamic Faith, Islamic Empires Credit Hours: 3
A study of the origins, development and diverse expressions of the Islamic faith over the centuries, along with a study of the development of uniquely Islamic civilizations and governmental systems.
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HIS 421 - Historiography Credit Hours: 3
The theory and practice of historical writing from Herodotus to the antiquarian empiricists.
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HIS 422 - World History for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
The scope and sequence of the secondary school world history curriculum is examined. An emphasis is placed on curriculum content, unit and lesson design, teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation methods, materials, media and technology appropriate for teaching world history in the middle and high schools.
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HIS 423 - U.S. History for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
The scope and sequence of the secondary school United States history curriculum is examined. An emphasis is placed on curriculum content, unit and lesson design, teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation methods, materials, media and technology appropriate for teaching United States history in the middle and high schools.
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HIS 426 - History of the Spice Trade Credit Hours: 3
A study of the Eurasian and global exchange of spices and other exotic goods from ancient times through the early modern period.
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HIS 430 - British Reformations Credit Hours: 3
This course investigates the polities, doctrines and rituals characteristic of the English and Scottish Reformations of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
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HIS 431 - The British Empire Credit Hours: 3
A study of the political, social, economic, and religious institutions of the British Empire from 1600 through 1947.
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HIS 433 - History of India Credit Hours: 3
A study of the social and political history of India from the early eighteenth century to the present day, including the pre-colonial and British Imperial periods, the independence movement, and contemporary issues.
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HIS 434 - European Imperialism Credit Hours: 3
A study of the origins, institutions, and practices of the various European imperial powers from 1500 through decolonization.
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HIS 440 - Senior Seminar Credit Hours: 3
A course aimed at demonstrating the historical research and writing skills of an advanced undergraduate student through the production of a major research project. The topic for this course will change according to the individual instructor.
Writing Intensive Yes
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HIS 458 - The Contemporary World Credit Hours: 3
A regional study of the world since 1945.
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HIS 470 - The Roman Republic Credit Hours: 3
A study of the origins, growth, and demise of the Roman Republic in the ancient Mediterranean world, 509 B.C. to 31 B.C.
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HIS 471 - The Roman Empire Credit Hours: 3
A study of the transition from Roman Republic to Roman Empire, 31 B.C. to 312 A.D.
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HIS 472 - The Byzantine Empire Credit Hours: 3
A study of the survival of the Roman Empire in the East down to the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
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HIS 473 - Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic World. Credit Hours: 3
A study of the ancient Greek world and culture from the Bronze Age through the coming of Rome to the Eastern Mediterranean.
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HIS 480 - Field Experience Credit Hours: 1-6
Historical field experience in various national and international locales. Title may change as offered, and only 9 hours may count toward the major.
Writing Intensive Yes
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Honors |
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HON 100 - Honors Colloquium Credit Hours: 1
A course including a variety of experiences, such as discussion, cultural events, and service learning, that are designed to provide leadership development as well as academic, cultural, and spiritual enrichment.
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HON 200 - Honors Colloquium Credit Hours: 1
A course including a variety of experiences, such as discussion, cultural events, and service learning, that are designed to provide leadership development as well as academic, cultural, and spiritual enrichment.
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HON 300 - Honors Colloquium Credit Hours: 1
A course including a variety of experiences, such as discussion, cultural events, and service learning, that are designed to provide leadership development as well as academic, cultural, and spiritual enrichment.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 100 - Elementary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
A course that is designed to provide basic skills in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentage problems, beginning algebra, formulas and measurement. The class meets five times a week. May not be used for core curriculum requirements.
Grade: Pass/Fail
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MAT 109 - Mathematics Seminar I Credit Hours: 1
How to use graphing calculators or computer programs to explore mathematics topics.
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MAT 116 - Fundamental Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
In this course special attention is given to the nature of mathematics as well as to the structure and properties of the real number system. Topics include logical reasoning, problem solving, the real number system and its subsystems: natural numbers, integers, and rational numbers.
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MAT 121 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
A course that treats beginning and intermediate topics in algebra including quadratic equations and systems of linear equations.
Prerequisite(s) one unit of high school algebra
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MAT 131 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Linear and quadratic equations, graphs of relations and functions, systems of equations, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions.
Prerequisite(s) Two units of high school algebra or MAT 121
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MAT 132 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
Trigonometric functions, applications, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs, inverse trigonometric functions, and triangle solution.
Prerequisite(s) Two units of high school algebra or MAT 121 or MAT 131
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MAT 150 - Precalculus Credit Hours: 3
A modified study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and two-variable functions. Emphasis is on analyzing and graphing these functions using analytic methods as well as with the use of graphing calculators.
Prerequisite(s) Two units of high school algebra and one unit of geometry or MAT 131 or permission of the instructor
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MAT 151 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 3
Topics will include limits, derivatives and applications of derivatives.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 150
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MAT 152 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Credit Hours: 3
Topics will include the definite integral, analytic geometry, and transcendental functions.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 151 (trigonometry required as a prerequisite or corequisite).
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MAT 209 - Mathematics Seminar II Credit Hours: 1
A sophomore level course, primarily for mathematics majors or minors but open to all students. Sample topics: computer algebra systems, problem-solving, properties and graphs of functions.
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MAT 210 - Field Experience I Credit Hours: 1
Twenty hours of supervised field experience in public school including tutoring, small group instruction, grading, and other assessment activities as deemed appropriate by the classroom teacher.
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MAT 251 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III Credit Hours: 3
Topics will include applications of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, and infinite series.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 152
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MAT 252 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV Credit Hours: 3
Topics include vectors, analytic geometry in three dimensions, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 251
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MAT 270 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3
Frequency distributions, central tendency, dispersion, normal distribution, and sampling.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 131
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MAT 309 - Mathematics Seminar III Credit Hours: 1
A junior level course for mathematics majors or minors. Sample topics: famous theorems, readings in mathematics, complex numbers.
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MAT 310 - Field Experience II Credit Hours: 1
Twenty hours of supervised field experience in public school including tutoring, small group instruction, grading, and other assessment activities as deemed appropriate by the classroom teacher.
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MAT 316 - Fundamental Mathematics II Credit Hours: 3
Topics will include basic concepts of geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics, with an emphasis on reasoning, problem solving, and communication of mathematical ideas.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 116 or permission of the instructor
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MAT 335 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Logic, sets, relations, functions, denumerable sets, cardinal numbers, and ordered sets, with emphasis throughout on the nature and technique of mathematical proof.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 152 and consent of instructor
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MAT 336 - Probability Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to probability with some statistical applications. Equally likely events, finite sample spaces, and random variables.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 152
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MAT 337 - Mathematical Statistics Credit Hours: 3
A study of statistical theory and applications with emphasis on inferential statistics. Topics include confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, and other topics.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 152
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MAT 338 - Discrete Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Topics will include sets, mathematical induction, relations and functions, algorithms, difference equations, graphs, combinatorics, and Boolean algebra.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 152
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MAT 341 - Linear Algebra I Credit Hours: 3
A first course in linear algebra. Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector inner product, vector cross product, and applications of linear algebra, with an introduction to vector spaces and linear transformations.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 131 or MAT 150
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MAT 342 - Linear Algebra II Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of MAT 341 . An in-depth study of linear algebra topics and applications with emphasis on vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, and an introduction to numerical methods.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 341
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MAT 345 - Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School Credit Hours: 3
The study of methods and problems related to teaching mathematics in secondary school.
Writing Intensive Yes
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MAT 353 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
A first course in differential equations. Differential equations of the first order, applications, linear differential equations and series methods.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 252
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MAT 409 - Senior Seminar I Credit Hours: 1
A capstone course for mathematics majors. A comprehensive overview of the mathematics curriculum with emphasis on a thorough knowledge of key concepts and an exploration of relationships between topics.
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MAT 411 - Field Experience III Credit Hours: 1
Twenty hours of supervised field experience in public school including tutoring, small group instruction, grading, and other assessment activities as deemed appropriate by the classroom teacher.
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MAT 436 - Geometry Credit Hours: 3
Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries with emphasis given to their logical development from basic assumptions.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 151 , and trigonometry, or permission of instructor
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MAT 441 - Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3
The algebraic structure of the rational, real, and complex numbers.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 335 or permission of instructor
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MAT 451 - Advanced Calculus Credit Hours: 3
An intensive and detailed study of continuous and differentiable functions.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 252 Offered on demand
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MAT 471 - History and Philosophy of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
The origins, philosophy, and chronological development of the mathematical sciences with emphasis on mathematical concepts and their interrelations.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 252 or permission of instructor
Writing Intensive Yes
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MUE 210 - Introduction to Music Education I Credit Hours: 1
Is designed to provide initiation into the aspects of teaching music as well as to afford field experience in the elementary schools for music education majors.
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MUE 211 - Introduction to Music Education II Credit Hours: 1
Is designed to provide initiation into the aspects of teaching music as well as to afford field experience in the middle schools for music education majors.
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MUE 212 - Introduction to Music Education III Credit Hours: 1
Is designed to provide initiation into the aspects of teaching music as well as to afford field experience in the high schools for music education majors.
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MUE 313 - Music in Elementary Schools Music Major Credit Hours: 2
Methods and materials involving singing, music reading, rhythm, dancing, moving, Orff techniques, improvisation, and creativity for use in the elementary music classroom.
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MUE 314 - Music in Secondary Schools Credit Hours: 2
Choral techniques and materials for mixed chorus, gender specific choirs, show choirs, voice class, music theory, and program design.
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MUE 315 - Music in Middle Schools Credit Hours: 2
Methods and materials related to vocal musical development through ensemble instruction with specific emphasis on changing voice, sight-reading, repertoire, and showchoirs.
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MUE 320 - Music in Elementary Schools: Education Major Credit Hours: 3
A study of the basic elements of music that enables prospective classroom teachers to integrate music into all areas of the curriculum.
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MUE 326 - Stringed Instruments Class Credit Hours: 1
Elementary group instruction. The study and application of the fundamentals of playing stringed instruments. Two class meetings per week.
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MUE 362 - Band Instruments Class (Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds) Credit Hours: 1
Practical elementary class instruction on brass, percussion and woodwind instruments. Attention devoted to correct tone production, technique, and care of instruments. Two lab hours per week.
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MUE 363 - Band Instruments Class (Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds) Credit Hours: 1
Practical elementary class instruction on brass, percussion and woodwind instruments. Attention devoted to correct tone production, technique, and care of instruments. Two lab hours per week.
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MUE 364 - Band Instruments Class (Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds) Credit Hours: 1
Practical elementary class instruction on brass, percussion and woodwind instruments. Attention devoted to correct tone production, technique, and care of instruments. Two lab hours per week.
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