Courses are listed alphabetically by department.

Law

LAW 105 (Formerly LA 112) - Business Law

LAW 105 is a general introductory course dealing with basic legal principles as they apply primarily to courts and the judicial process, torts and contractual relationships (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

LAW 115 (Formerly LA 124) - Introduction to Paralegal Studies

This course serves as an introduction to the paralegal field including but not limited to legal terminology and scope of paralegal skills and responsibilities. It balances an overview of the legal system and substantive law with practical paralegal skills. Also examined are the roles of the lawyer and paralegal and ethical issues in the practice of law (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

LAW 125 (Formerly LA 118) - Introduction to Environmental Law and Policies

This course introduces, analyzes and discusses precedent setting and pending environmental situations as they relate to law and policy, as well as their influence on technology, sociology, and philosophy. Issues such as controlling hazardous materials, resource management, land use, property rights and water pollution control will be explored. Existing legislation, particularly the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, is analyzed. Insight into ecological facts and theories is offered. Field trips and guest lecturers are often scheduled (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

LAW 130 (Formerly LA 135) - Civil Litigation and Torts

Students receive an overview of basic concepts of the mechanical procedures by which the legal system operates and the basic concepts of tort law, including negligence, duty, breach, proximate cause, intentional torts, and strict liability. The various types of damages that can be awarded and what needs to be established to collect such damages will be discussed (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

LAW 135 (Formerly LA 137) - Contract and Commercial Law

Students receive an overview of the basic elements of contract law, including relevant portions of the Uniform Commercial Code and their application in the practice of law. The course will provide students with an understanding of the manner in which contracts are formed and what elements must be present for a contract to be valid, the rights and obligations of various parties to the contract, as well as the rights of third parties, and remedies that are available when contracts are breached and the steps that must be taken to invoke those remedies (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

LAW 140 (Formerly LA 202) - Legal Research

This is a course examining the methods of finding the law applicable to factual and/or legal disputes. The methods of finding primary material sources, such as cases, statutes and regulations, and secondary materials, such as textbooks and treatises, are examined (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives .

LAW 215 (Formerly LA 145) - Criminal Law

Students receive and introduction to the laws of and procedures governing criminal offenses and are taught to prepare the various legal documents associated with criminal law (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

LAW 225 (Formerly LA 207) - Real Estate Law

This basic course will show the purpose and preparation of various types of agreements affecting real property, including agreements of sale, closing statements, deeds, mortgages, leases and other related documents. The course will also show the mechanics of a title search (3 Credits). Prerequisite: LAW 140 Click here to view course objectives.

LAW 235 (Formerly LA 208) – Wills/Estates/Trusts

The basic concepts of estate planning and will preparation are considered in this course. Emphasis will be placed upon the administration and probation of an estate, including the preparation and filing of federal and state tax returns and other required documents (3 Credits). Prerequisite: LAW 140 Click here to view course objectives.

LAW 245 (Formerly LA 210) – Family Law

The grounds for obtaining a divorce or an annulment are analyzed in this course, with particular emphasis on the procedure for procuring each. Also considered in this course are child support, custody and adoption problems (3 Credits). Prerequisite: LAW 140 Click here to view course objectives.

LAW 255 (Formerly LA 225) - Business Organizations

This course examines the formation, operation, liabilities, and termination and tax considerations of each business entity. Employment law and the law of agency are introduced (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

LAW 265 (Formerly LA 242) - Advanced Legal Writing and Document Preparation

Students will continue their training using Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, and legal research on the Internet to locate applicable statutes, administrative regulations, constitutional provisions, court cases and other primary source materials. Preparation of selected legal documents and case assignments dealing with contracts, wills, complaints, discovery materials and briefs will be introduced. Students will be cognizant of the form, content, and function of legal documents that are typically prepared as part of the legal process (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

Modern Languages

LAN 115 – Introductory French

This course is designed primarily for students who have little or no background in the French language. It will provide a basic yet solid foundation in comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing French. This course will also assist the student in understanding Francophone culture (3 credits).

Management

MGT 105 (Formerly MG 111) - Principles of Management

This is an introductory management course that tries to stimulate the student to develop a basic understanding of management, its practices and its techniques. It also allows the student to become familiar with concepts and terminology that will be useful in many managerial situations (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

MGT 125 (Formerly MG 117) - Introduction to Sport Management

MGT 125 is a survey course that offers the student a look at the diverse and expanding field of sport, and recreation. The areas of professional, educational and commercial sport, and recreation and special events are surveyed, identifying the general structure and function of each. Emphasis is given as to skills necessary for the entry into the field and opportunities that exist (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

MGT 205 (Formerly MG 210) - Human Resources Management

This course provides the student with a realistic survey of the functions of human resources management as it is known today. It is built around the broad functions which management must perform in order to build and cooperate with an effective and satisfied group of people. As an introductory course, it is designed for all management students, not solely for those whose career interests point them to human resources. The viewpoint used is that manpower management is a major responsibility of all managers rather than a responsibility only of a “personnel” staff. The course acquaints the student with the system and legal aspects of “people management” rather than merely the activities assigned to those who provide various personnel services for management (3 Credits). Recommended: MGT 105. Click here to view course objectives.

MGT 227 (Formerly MG 220) – Program Planning

The purpose of Program Planning is to provide students with a good understanding of programming and planning for recreational sports. Students should come away form this class with a thorough understanding of the sport/event marketing and promotions, scheduling, staffing, and facility management. The goal of this course is to prepare a student so that he/she can effectively program and plan recreational sports events (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives .

MGT 235 (Formerly MG 215) – International Business

This course will introduce the student to the many complexities involved in world trade. The nature of international business, the international monetary environment and environmental forces will be explored. All foreign environmental forces including financial, sociocultural, socioeconomic, political and legal, will be analyzed. (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

Marketing

MKT 105 (Formerly MK 101) - Principles of Marketing

This course provides the student with an insight into and an understanding of a modern marketing system. The subject is seen from the manager’s point of view, but the course is designed not only to train managers but also to educate students about the relationship of the individual to the marketing system. (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

MKT 215 (Formerly MK 211) - Advertising

This is a study of the marketing communication forms which influence buyers; promotion within the larger areas of marketing with regard to location, function, organization and management; behavior of the ultimate consumer as a person and as a buyer; and communication between sellers and buyers. Promotional forces such as personal selling, advertising and sales are examined through the use of case problems. Attention is given to how the Internet has changed some of advertising long standing techniques. (3 Credits). Recommended: MKT 105. Click here to view course objectives.

Mathematics

MAT 105 (Formerly MA 101) – Mathematics of Finance

This course features a combined approach to teaching mathematical concepts in relation to business activities and to increasing competency in using business machines. Both the matching method and manual method for solving business math problems are examined. Topics include a review of fundamental operations, percentages, purchasing and pricing merchandise, payroll, bank records and credit (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

MAT 110 (Formerly MA 112) – Introduction to Algebra

This course concentrates on basic numerical and algebraic skills. Specifically, students cover polynomials, fractions, decimals, signed numbers, solving first-degree equations of one variable, exponents, and a number of word problems and applications. (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

MAT 115 (Formerly MA 114) – Mathematical Reasoning

MAT115 concentrates on the development of quantitative problem solving skills. Students become familiar and comfortable with various methods of problem solving by reading, determining, and solving problems using basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Common mathematical models of everyday phenomena are introduced frequently to highlight the practical and application-centered orientation of this course (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

MAT 120 (Formerly MA 116) – College Algebra

This college-level course is designed to prepare students for further study of college mathematics. It commences with a review of intermediate algebra concepts and progresses through subject matter within college algebra. Topics to be covered include algebra and problem solving, factoring techniques, linear functions and inequalities, systems of linear equations, polynomials, polynomial functions, rational expressions and functions, radicals, radical functions, rational exponents, imaginary and complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, graphing techniques and analysis (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

MAT 135 (Formerly MA 118) – Introductory Statistics and Data Analysis

This course introduces descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis on techniques and applications to real-world situations. Topics include descriptive statistics, statistical distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, contingency tables, regression, and correlation (3 credits).  Prerequisite: College Algebra or Mathematical Reasoning. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or MAT 120. Click here to view course objectives.

MAT 215 College Algebra II & Trigonometry

This three-credit course will concentrate on topics such as: complex numbers, logarithmic and exponential functions, solving systems of non-linear equations, trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions and analytic geometry (3 Credits).

MAT 220 (Formerly MA 220) - Pre-Calculus

This course will cover pre-calculus concepts all college students need as prerequisites to calculus and related courses required in many undergraduate majors. Specific topics include algebraic expressions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions (3 Credits). Prerequisite: MAT 120. Click here to view MA 220 course objectives.

MAT 225 (Formerly MA 230) – Calculus I

This course presents differential calculus, emphasizing functions and graph, limits, derivatives, and concepts of integration and differential equations. Topics include exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, limits, derivatives, and integration (4 Credits). Prerequisite: MAT 220

MAT 230 (Formerly MA 240) – Calculus II

This course presents integral calculus, emphasizing methods of integration and their applications, indeterminate forms and improper integrals, and infinite series (4 Credits). Prerequisite: MAT 225

MAT 242 (Formerly MA 275) – Calculus Overview

Media Technology

CTN 205 (Formerly CT 201) - Video Production I

CTN 205 introduces basic video equipment for broadcast and non-broadcast purposes and presents training in the planning and presentation of various types of television productions, using studio and ENG/EFP facilities (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

CTN 210 (Formerly CT 205) - Audio Production

CTN 210 introduces basic audio equipment for broadcast/non-broadcast operations. The course involves preparation and evaluation of various types of broadcast/non-broadcast productions (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

CTN 215 (Formerly CT 211) - Video Production II

This course continues the study of video production, including more complex techniques and special effects. Electronic field production and editing skills are also emphasized (3 Credits). Prerequisite: CTN 205 Click here to view course objectives.

CTN 225 (Formerly CT 221) - Introduction to Film Study

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of film analysis. Students will learn to appreciate film as art. Representative films are studied to understand the impact they have on modern society and on individuals (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.

CTN 240 (Formerly CT 240) - Internship/Practicum

This course is designed to provide experience in a student’s major field of study through full-time work. Students are graded on the basis of learning objectives and an employer’s evaluation. On-the-job experience is supplemented by a consultation/reporting period of approximately 15 hours per semester, which will be individually arranged in a flexible time setting to meet criteria for the program and sponsoring agencies (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.