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    May 08, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering System  

 

Other Courses

  
  • GEO 369 - Introduction to World Geography

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to world geography with an emphasis upon conceptual understanding of cultural and physical landscapes.
  
  • GEO 402 - Geography of Mississippi

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the historical landscapes and human geography of Mississippi from prehistoric to contemporary periods. 
  
  • GEO 403 - Cartography I: History and Practice

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the history of map-making and an introduction to the elements of cartography and vector analysis GIS principles. 
  
  • GEO 404 - Geography of Cities

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the origin and development of urban centers from ancient Mesopotamia to the modern age.
  
  • GEO 411 - Geography of Early Christianity

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the spread of the Early Christian Church across the landscapes of the Roman World and the Near East, and the material landscape left behind by those early Christians. 
    Same As Cross-listed with HIS 411
  
  • GEO 415 - Geography of the Islamic World

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the spread of Islam from Arabia across the Near East and North, the material landscapes created by Muslim cultures, and contemporary geopolitical issues created by differing Islamic sects and polities. Crosslisted with HIS 415 Islamic Faiths, Islamic Empires. 
    Same As cross-listed with HIS 415
  
  • GEO 471 - Geography of the Roman World

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the diverse geographies of the Roman Empire, its material landscapes, and how the Romans interacted with and controlled such a large space.  Cross-listed with HIS 471 Roman Empire .
    Same As cross-listed with HIS 471
  
  • GEO 474 - Geography of India

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the human and material landscapes of the Indian subcontinent, with special emphasis on the experiences of William Carey and his associates at Serampore.   
  
  • GEO 475 - Geography of Disease

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the interrelationship between disease episodes and landscape.  Special attention will be paid to the spread of disease in epidemic and pandemic scenarios. 
  
  • GEO 480 - Geographic Field Work

    Credit Hours: 3
    A capstone course in which the student will formulate a geographic research project, conduct field research, and present their findings in a GIS application.
  
  • REL 424 - Systematic Theology II

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course in systematic theology introduces the student to the methodology of theology (Prolegomena) and the doctrines of Christ, Holy Spirit, Redemption, Church and the Future. This course will limit its scope to the biblical foundations of each doctrine to obtain a broad biblical view of the subjects covered.
  
  • REL 461 - Race, Culture, and the Church

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course focuses on the role of the local church in matters related to race, ethnicity, poverty, and social justice.  The histories of immigration of American minority groups and their relationship to the church will be surveyed with an aim to enhance understanding and contributions of all citizens. Students will develop a biblical perspective on the issues of race and unity and will engage with the Bible’s repeated command to care for the widow, orphan, poor, and sojourner among us.
    No
    Writing Intensive Yes

Accounting

  
  • ACC 200 - Basic Accounting Software for Small Businesses

    Credit Hours: 3
    An interactive, step-by-step course in the use of accounting software. Students will learn how to set up and operate a small business accounting system.
    Prerequisite(s) Basic computer skills
  
  • ACC 221 - Principles of Accounting I

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to financial reporting and accounting information systems.
    Prerequisite(s) MAT 131  or higher
  
  • ACC 222 - Principles of Accounting II

    Credit Hours: 3
    A continuation of ACC 221  with an emphasis on corporations.
    Prerequisite(s) ACC 221 
  
  • ACC 320 - Managerial Accounting

    Credit Hours: 3
    The use of financial information and nonfinancial information for internal planning, controlling, and decision making.
    Prerequisite(s) ACC 222 
  
  • ACC 321 - Intermediate Accounting I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Accounting theory as applied to financial statement preparation and accounting practice.
    Prerequisite(s) ACC 222 
  
  • ACC 322 - Intermediate Accounting II

    Credit Hours: 3
    A continuation of ACC 321 .
    Prerequisite(s) ACC 321 
  
  • ACC 332 - Cost Accounting

    Credit Hours: 3
    The accountant’s role in cost control and responsibility accounting.
    Prerequisite(s) ACC 222 
  
  • ACC 333 - Federal Income Tax Accounting

    Credit Hours: 3
    The accountant’s role in the preparation of federal income tax returns for individuals.
    Prerequisite(s) ACC 221 
  
  • ACC 421 - Advanced Accounting

    Credit Hours: 3
    A continuation of ACC 322 .
    Prerequisite(s) ACC 322 
  
  • ACC 422 - Advanced Accounting II

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of business mergers and consolidations, the techniques used to report those results, and financial statement analysis.
    Prerequisite(s) ACC 322 
  
  • ACC 433 - Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the accounting standards and procedures used in governmental and nonprofit organizations.
    Prerequisite(s) ACC 222 
  
  • ACC 471 - Auditing

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of auditing theory and official pronouncements applicable to the attest function.
    Prerequisite(s) ACC 322 

Applied Music Piano

  
  • MUP 121 - Freshman Class Piano

    Credit Hours: 1
    Study of elementary piano literature, technique skills at the keyboard, sight reading, accompanying, harmonization and transposition, hymn playing, open score reading, and improvisation. This course will provide a foundation toward completion of the piano proficiency requirements.
  
  • MUP 221 - Sophomore Class Piano

    Credit Hours: 1
    Study of intermediate piano literature, technique skills at the keyboard, sight reading, accompanying, harmonization and transposition, hymn playing, open score reading, and improvisation. This course will provide a foundation toward completion of the piano proficiency requirements.
  
  • MUP 342 - Keyboard Chamber Music

    Credit Hours: 2
    Study of collaborative literature for strings, brass, and woodwinds with piano. Coaching in rehearsal and performance techniques.
  
  • MUP 347 - Piano Pedagogy I

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prepares students to teach preparatory level pupils in private and group settings through the intermediate level. A study of methods, teaching materials, curriculum, and fundamental concepts of teaching piano will be emphasized. Students will observe teachers of beginning and intermediate students in the community. Two class meetings per week.
  
  • MUP 348 - Piano Pedagogy II

    Credit Hours: 2
    Study of the techniques and materials needed to teach intermediate and advanced piano students. Students will observe local teachers of advanced students. Two class meetings per week.
  
  • MUP 350 - Advanced Piano Skills.

    Credit Hours: 2
    A performance oriented course with emphasis on developing keyboard skills of harmonization, modulation, transposition, improvisation, accompanying, score reading, and service playing, and technique.
  
  • MUP 351 - Piano Pedagogy Practicum

    Credit Hours: 2
    Supervised teaching through the Carey Institute of Fine Arts. Topics include choice of repertoire and teaching materials, approach to technique, recital and audition preparation, and studio policies. Private lesson and class observation of Carey Institute of Fine Arts faculty is required.
  
  • MUP 355 - Vocal Accompanying

    Credit Hours: 2
    Classroom instruction and individual coaching in collaborative vocal literature. This course surveys German, French, Italian, and English art song. Considerations in regards to operatic arias and orchestral scores will be discussed. Supervised collaboration with singers will be a part of the course.
  
  • MUP 409 - Piano Literature I

    Credit Hours: 2
    A historical survey of styles and forms in keyboard music from the Renaissance to the present. Includes score study and aural recognition of major works.
  
  • MUP 410 - Piano Literature I

    Credit Hours: 2
    A historical survey of styles and forms in keyboard music from the Renaissance to the present. Includes score study and aural recognition of major works.
  
  • MUP 411 - Piano Literature II

    Credit Hours: 2
    A historical survey of styles and forms in keyboard music from the Renaissance to the present. Includes score study and aural recognition of major works.
  
  • MUP 470 - Using Keyboards in Worship

    Credit Hours: 1
    A study of the use of electronic keyboards, playing techniques, and selection considerations.

Arabic

  
  • ARB 101 - Contemporary Arabic 1


    This course introduces beginning students to the Arabic alphabet and elementary grammar providing a foundation for speaking, reading, writing, and listening to Levantine Arabic.  Additional emphasis on Arab history and traditions builds cultural competencies essential for students to flourish in the Arab world.
  
  • ARB 102 - Contemporary Arabic 2

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course builds on Arabic 1 and introduces basic syntax including conjugation of key subject pronouns, suffix pronouns, and auxiliary verbs.  Students will grow in their ability to express themselves in simple, noun-based sentence while preparing for the complexities of the Arabic verb system.
    Prerequisite(s) ARB 101
  
  • ARB 201 - Contemporary Arabic 3

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course solidifies student proficiency in basic Arabic grammar and syntax enabling students to communicate in functional noun-based sentences.  Students will begin learning the Ten Forms of the Arabic Verb, beginning with the past tense of Form 1 verbs.  Additionally, students will continue growth in cultural competencies by learning idioms, sayings, and proverbs common in conversational Arabic.
    Prerequisite(s) ARB 102
  
  • ARB 202 - Contemporary Arabic 4

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course focuses on mastery of the Ten Forms of the Arabic Verb in both past and present tense.  Students will have foundational mastery of Arabic grammar and syntax along with a vocabulary of at least 350 words and will be able to express themselves and carry out common tasks using both simple and complex sentences.
    Prerequisite(s) ARB 201

Art

*Studio courses requiring art fee.

  
  • ART 101 - Drawing I

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to drawing as a process of perception and practice. Media include charcoal, conte, and graphite pencil.*
  
  • ART 102 - Drawing II

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to the study of the human figure as an expression and reflection of nature.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 101 , ART 108 
  
  • ART 108 - 2-D Design

    Credit Hours: 3
    A basic course in the study of two dimensional work, this course includes a study of vocabulary and the elements of two dimensional design.*
  
  • ART 109 - 3-D Design

    Credit Hours: 3
    A basic course in the study of the third dimension, this course includes vocabulary, techniques, materials, and the elements of three-dimensional design.*
  
  • ART 121 - Sculpture I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduction to sculpture including plaster, modeling, metal casting, and stone carving.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 109 
  
  • ART 131 - Painting I

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to the basic concepts and procedures in painting.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 102 
  
  • ART 200 - Art Appreciation

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to the visual arts of the Western World. Lecture and discussion on the materials, forms and processes of art with the aim of giving insight into the functions and content of art objects.
  
  • ART 215 - Photography

    Credit Hours: 3
    A creative approach to photography with emphasis on understanding materials and technique. (Students will be expected to provide all required photography equipment.)*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 108  or consent of the instructor
  
  • ART 221 - Sculpture II

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to mold making, including plaster, silicone, and urethanes.*
  
  • ART 231 - Painting II

    Credit Hours: 3
    A continuation of Painting I with an emphasis on color, abstraction, and visual harmonics.*
  
  • ART 241 - Ceramics I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduction to ceramic materials and processes. Various hand building techniques including pinch, coil, and slab will be emphasized. Basic technical information will be introduced as well as the uses of slips and glazes.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 109 
  
  • ART 242 - Ceramics II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduction to the techniques of pottery making and sculpture utilizing the potter’s wheel. Glaze making and the glaze firing process will be introduced.*
  
  • ART 253 - Typography

    Credit Hours: 3
    The history and use of type as it applies to advertising design and visual problem solving. Acquaints the student with letterforms, type and typespacing, digital font formats, and implementing type for print and web.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 101 , ART 102 , and ART 108 
  
  • ART 254 - Computer Graphics

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the fundamentals of computer assisted graphic design, basic computer literacy, and keyboarding. This course introduces the student to techniques for visual communication and creating imagery using graphics software within the Macintosh environment. Trouble shooting and maintenance will be emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s) ART 101 , ART 102 , and ART 108  or consent of the instructor
  
  • ART 301 - Drawing III

    Credit Hours: 3
    An in-depth study of specific concepts and processes. Students explore the development of content and composition.*
  
  • ART 302 - Drawing IV

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course involves each student developing a body of drawings with an emphasis on individual vision and expression.*
  
  • ART 303 - Drawing V

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses.*
  
  • ART 304 - Drawing VI

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses.*
  
  • ART 305 - Drawing VII

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses.*
  
  • ART 306 - Drawing VIII

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses.*
  
  • ART 307 - Drawing IX

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses.*
  
  • ART 310 - Drawing X

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses.*
  
  • ART 319 - Art in the Elementary School

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the basic elements of art and how art can be used by the elementary classroom teacher. Field hours are required for the completion of this course.
  
  • ART 320 - Art in the Secondary School

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the elements of art and how art can be used by the secondary classroom teacher. Field hours are required for the completion of this course.
  
  • ART 322 - Sculpture III

    Credit Hours: 3
    A continuation of sculptural skills with a concentration in carving wood and stone. Pneumatic tools are introduced.*
  
  • ART 323 - Sculpture IV

    Credit Hours: 3
    Welding techniques are introduced. Metal fabrication is studied.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 221 
  
  • ART 324 - Sculpture V

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored.*
  
  • ART 325 - Sculpture VI

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored.*
  
  • ART 332 - Painting III

    Credit Hours: 3
    Development of composition and experimentation with painting techniques are emphasized in this course.*
  
  • ART 333 - Painting IV

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course involves each student in developing a body of painting that emphasizes individual vision and expression.*
  
  • ART 334 - Painting V

    Credit Hours: 3
    These courses concentrate on development of a personal technique. A mastery of materials and content is also emphasized. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses.*
  
  • ART 335 - Painting VI

    Credit Hours: 3
    These courses concentrate on development of a personal technique. A mastery of materials and content is also emphasized. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses.*
  
  • ART 339 - Scenic Rendering

    Credit Hours: 3
    Techniques of rendering for design in theatre.
    Same As THE 339 
  
  • ART 341 - Ceramics III

    Credit Hours: 3
    Continued development upon hand building and/or potter’s wheel. Studio assignments will expand on skills covered in Ceramics I and II. There will be a focus on glaze formulation and development. The student will complete an individual investigation on an aspect of ceramic history.*
  
  • ART 342 - Ceramics IV

    Credit Hours: 3
    Emphasis on craftsmanship and scale within the given hand built/wheel thrown assignments. Emphases on the quality of the hand made object as well as the concepts of utility, usage, and sculpture in the ceramic medium. The student will be expected to continue to investigate glaze formulation with an emphasis on various surface treatments.*
  
  • ART 343 - Ceramics V

    Credit Hours: 3
    Advanced ceramic courses designed to offer the serious ceramics student time and direction to complete an in-depth investigation cumulating in a cohesive body of work. The instructor must agree upon the direction taken by the student. The course will also cover areas of ceramic history, contemporary issues in art, and the student’s professional development.*
  
  • ART 344 - Ceramics VI

    Credit Hours: 3
    Advanced ceramic courses designed to offer the serious ceramics student time and direction to complete an in-depth investigation cumulating in a cohesive body of work. The instructor must agree upon the direction taken by the student. The course will also cover areas of ceramic history, contemporary issues in art, and the student’s professional development.*
  
  • ART 350 - Printmaking Studio

    Credit Hours: 3
    Development of design and figural compositions with relief printing and serigraphy processes. Course combines individual imagery, expression, and multi stage use of media.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 108 , ART 102 
  
  • ART 351 - Serigraphy

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to screen printing including photostencil methods.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 108 , ART 102 
  
  • ART 352 - Intaglio

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to printmaking using intaglio/etching methods and nontoxic materials.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 108 , ART 102 
  
  • ART 353 - Advertising Design I

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to the principles, techniques, media tools, and skills used in graphic design field. An overview of the advertising industry. Creative brainstorming from thumbnails to rough layouts to finished art will be emphasized.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 254 
  
  • ART 355 - Graphic Illustration

    Credit Hours: 3
    Explores the creative process as it applies to advertising and editorial illustration. Traditional and digital techniques will be used to create illustrations for various types of print advertising.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 131 
  
  • ART 356 - Graphic Illustration II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Advanced illustration methods explored. Students will learn the intermediate and advanced illustration techniques in traditional and in current graphics programs.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 131 
  
  • ART 357 - Web Page Design

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course provides a beginner to intermediate approach to web design on the Macintosh computer. It will introduce the latest developments in the industry with current software, graphics programs, and the upload and download of information to servers.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 254  or consent of instructor
  
  • ART 358 - Multimedia Design

    Credit Hours: 3
    This course provides a beginning approach to multimedia and special effects on the Macintosh computer. Students will develop animated portfolio pieces suitable for use on a web site.*
    Prerequisite(s) ART 254  or consent of instructor
  
  • ART 362 - Art History I Prehistoric Through Gothic

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to the art and architecture of pre-historic man, the ancient world (Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Aegean), Greece and the Roman Empire through early sixth century, Christian medieval art (Middle Ages) styles, function and meaning of the individual works of art are discussed.
  
  • ART 364 - Art History II Renaissance Through Twentieth Century

    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to Western European art and architecture in the Renaissance, the Baroque, the Enlightenment up to and including the 20th century, styles, function, and meaning of the individual works of art are discussed.
  
  • ART 367 - Graphic Illustration III

    Credit Hours: 3
    Advanced illustration techniques and methods in traditional as well as digital illustration will be explored. This course covers the conceptual aspects as well as the methodology of editorial and advertising illustration.*
  
  • ART 368 - Graphic Illustration IV

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prepress production will be emphasized as well as combining traditional and digital illustration. An in-depth application of digital illustration as it applies to the web page design is covered.*
  
  • ART 402 - Italian and Northern Renaissance Art History

    Credit Hours: 3
    A concentration on the major works of art and architecture of Europe from 1300 to 1600.
    Prerequisite(s) ART 362 and ART 364
  
  • ART 403 - Twentieth Century Art History

    Credit Hours: 3
    A concentration on the art and architecture of the 20th century. This course explores abstract art (early phase), fantasy in art, traditional realism, post-World War II trends, post-abstraction (modern) up to and including contemporary time.
  
  • ART 404 - American Art History

    Credit Hours: 3
    A survey of American artists from colonial time to the present focusing on the connections between art, culture, and history of the United States.
  
  • ART 405 - Baroque Art History

    Credit Hours: 3
    A concentration on major works of art and architecture in Italy and Northern Europe from 1600 to 1830.

     
    Prerequisite(s) ART 362 and ART 364

  
  • ART 408 - Southern Art History

    Credit Hours: 3
    An historic overview of the visual, cultural, social, economic, political, and political elements that distinguish Southern regional art. This course examines the art and architecture and includes an investigation into the rich folk art and craft traditions of the South. The focus will be upon the art of Mississippi from 1720 to the current day.
  
  • ART 415 - Academic Drawing Applications

    Credit Hours: 3
    Course explores technical devices that have roots in Old Master art methods.  Tools include compasses, grids, and optical devices that have been adapted to use technology available today.
  
  • ART 421 - Sculpture VII

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored.*
  
  • ART 422 - Sculpture VIII

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored.*
  
  • ART 423 - Sculpture IX

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored.*
  
  • ART 424 - Sculpture X

    Credit Hours: 3
    The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored.*
  
  • ART 431 - Painting VII

    Credit Hours: 3
    These courses concentrate on development of a personal technique. A mastery of materials and content is also emphasized. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses.*
 

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