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BIOL 1102
Introduction to Ecology
3 hours
A course for non-science students that
focuses on the environment, evolution
and biological
diversity. It introduces students to a
variety of organisms, particularly
plants and animals;
attention is given to their evolutionary
and ecological interactions with each
other and
humanity. Emphasis is placed on natural
and stressed (polluted) ecosystems.
Prerequisite:
READ 0099. Corequisite: BIOL 1102L.
BIOL 1102L
Introduction to Ecology Lab
1 hour
A course with activities designed to
supplement BIOL 1102 lecture. These
include use of
scientific methods of investigation,
data analysis and critical thinking.
Field studies and
analysis of selected ecosystems are
involved. Corequisite: BIOL 1102.
BIOL 2210
Botany I
3 hours
A general survey of the fundamentals of
plant life including cell structure and
function, plant
morphology and anatomy, growth,
reproduction, and physiology.
Prerequisite: READ 0099.
Corequisite: BIOL 2210L.
BIOL 2210L
Botany I Lab
1 hour
A course with activities designed to
supplement the lecture material of BIOL
1210. Outside
field studies will be required.
Corequisite: BIOL 2210.
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BIOL 2220
Botany II
3 hours
A study of diversity, evolution,
ecology, and systematics primarily of
the vascular plants.
Local flora will be emphasized. The
influence of plants on humans will be
highlighted.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2210. Corequisite:
BIOL 2220L or permission of Biology
Coordinator.
BIOL 2220L
Botany II Lab
1 hour
A course with activities designed to
supplement the lecture material of BIOL
2220. Outside
field studies will be required.
Corequisite: BIOL 2220.
BIOL 3320K
Identification of Vascular Flora
4 hours
Biology 3320K is a field oriented study
of the regional vascular flora. Emphasis
is placed on
the identification of the vegetation
associated with particular ecosystems:
wetlands (rivers
and lakes) and swamps, upland forest,
mountain coves, Piedmont fields, Coastal
Plain sand
hills, and Coastal ecosystems.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2210/2210L.
BIOL
3325K Invertebrate Zoology with
Lab 4 hours
This course will explore the evolution
and ecology of the invertebrate animals.
It will
provide a background in the diversity,
body plans, and ecology of all major
invertebrate
phyla, including marine and terrestrial
groups. However, this course will
emphasize the
taxonomy and ecology of freshwater
invertebrates. Intensive practical
exercises in
freshwater macroinvertebrate biology
will equip students with key skills for
subsequent
coursework. Prerequisite: BIOL
1107/1107L and BIOL 1108/1108L or
permission of
instructor.
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CHEM 1151
Survey of Chemistry I
3 hours
The first course of a two-semester
sequence covering the elementary
principles of general,
organic, and biochemistry. This course
is designed to meet the core
requirements - Area D
or F - of a variety of students
including allied health majors. Topics
covered normally
include elements and compounds, chemical
equations and reactions, nomenclature,
atomic
and molecular structure, the periodic
table, solutions, and the physical
states of matter.
Prerequisite: READ 0099 and MATH 1001 or
equivalent, or concurrent enrollment in
MATH 1001 with permission of instructor.
Corequisite: CHEM 1151L.
CHEM 1151L
Survey of Chemistry I Lab
1 hour
Laboratory exercises supplementing the
lecture material of CHEM 1151.
Corequisite:
CHEM 1151.
CHEM 1152
Survey of Chemistry II
3 hours
The second course of a two-semester
sequence covering the elementary
principles of general,
organic, and biochemistry. Topics to be
covered normally include acids, bases,
buffers,
functional group organic chemistry,
nomenclature, isomers, carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids,
and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: MATH
1001 or equivalent, and a grade of C or
better in
CHEM 1151 or equivalent. Corequisite
CHEM 1152L.
CHEM 1152L
Survey of Chemistry II Lab
1 hour
Laboratory exercises supplementing the
lecture material of CHEM 1152.
Corequisite:
CHEM 1152.
CHEM
2743/2743L Analytical Chemistry
4
hours
Study of the fundamental principles of
quantitative/qualitative analytical
chemistry including basic statistics,
equilibrium reactions and calculations,
and instrumental methods such as
spectroscopy and chromatography. An
intensive laboratory experience which
applies these principles to gravimetric,
volumetric, colorimetric and
chromatographic determinations. Three
lectures each week.
Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in
CHEM 1212. Laboratory exercises
supplementing the lecture material of
CHEM 2743.
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CHEM 3441K
Modern Organic Chemistry I
4 hours
The first course of a two-semester
sequence covering nomenclature,
molecular structure,
reactions and reaction mechanisms of
hydrocarbons, their derivatives, and
alcohols.
Stereochemical and spectroscopic
concepts are introduced. This laboratory
portion of the
course is integrated with the lecture.
Laboratory and lecture cannot be taken
independently.
This course is designed for biology,
chemistry, and pre-professional health
related majors.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in
CHEM 1212.
CHEM 3442K
Modern Organic Chemistry II
4 hours
The second course of a two-semester
sequence continuing to emphasize
properties, reactions,
mechanisms, and spectroscopic concepts
of the basic organic and biochemical
functional
groups. The laboratory portion of this
course is integrated with the lecture.
Laboratory and
lecture cannot be taken independently.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in
CHEM
3441K.
CISM 2201
Computer Information Systems
3 hours
An introductory course including a study
of basic computer concepts, management
information systems, data and file
processing, systems analysis, the
hardware and software
available for meeting information
systems needs, computer privacy and
security, and the
various types of information systems.
Students will gain extensive hands-on
microcomputer
experience applying spreadsheet,
database management, and word processing
software to
solve information problems.
Prerequisites: READ 0099 and MATH 0099.
ECON 2106
Micro Economics
3 hours
This principles of economics course is
intended to introduce students to
concepts that will
enable them to understand and analyze
structure and performance of the market
economy.
Includes analysis of supply and demand
and pricing, understanding consumer and
producer
behavior, application of microeconomic
analysis in decision-making, and the
impact of
globalization on microeconomics.
Prerequisites: MATH 0099 and READ 0099.
ENGL 2010
Technical Writing
3 hours
Introduction to organization, style, and
mechanics of technical and professional
writing.
Includes practice in writing such
typical documents as technical
descriptions, instructions,
proposals, and recommendation reports.
Emphasis placed on planning, organizing,
and
writing reports; designing visual aids;
and editing. Among other assignments, at
least one
complete technical report is required.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1102 or
1102H
with a grade of C or higher.
ENGR 1101
Introduction to Engineering
3 hours
This course will provide an introduction
to the ethical, historical,
philosophical, political,
and socioeconomic aspects of
engineering. The student will also be
introduced to
engineering careers, personal computer
operating systems, spreadsheets,
statistics, technical
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communications, networking, engineering
design, and problem solving.
Prerequisites:
READ 0099, ENGL 0099. Corequisite: MATH
1113 or permission of instructor.
ENGR 2101
Engineering Graphics & Design
3 hours
Introduction to engineering graphics,
visualization and design including
sketching, line
drawing, and solid modeling. Development
and interpretation of drawings and
specifications for product realization.
Prerequisites: MATH 1450 or permission
of
instructor.
ENGR 2201
Engineering Statics
3 hours
The study of forces and moments on
structures, frames, and machine parts.
The equilibrium
of force systems in two and three
dimensions, centroids, moments of
inertia, and friction are
studied. Prerequisites: PHYS 2211 and
MATH 2460 or concurrent enrollment, ENGR
2101,
or permission of instructor.
ENST2030 Human
Ecology
3 hours
This is a seminar
course that addresses the social,
political, and cultural aspects of human
ecological problems as they are
experienced. The course will be an
introduction into the field of Human
Ecology with an emphasis on social and
political dynamics and will examine both
past and current human activities and
the influence of these social
environments on our species and the
physical environment. The course will
explore the place of cultural elements
in creating and solving environmental
problems. Students will examine the
impact of humans on their environment in
a variety of areas.
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ENST3040
Environmental Communication
3 hours
This course is a
study of communication styles,
strategies and campaigns of participants
in environmental policy debates
(government, industry,
environmentalists, scientists, the
media, private citizens and
anti-environmentalists). Students will
consider the various types of
communication, the ways in which they
shape and are shaped by different
approaches to the environment and their
interaction in a number of case studies.
Students will also reflect on their own
environmental positions and arguments.
(Prerequisite: COMM1100 and GISC2011 and
2011L or permission of instructor)
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ENST3045
Environment and Community Organization
3 hours
This course deals
with the impact on communities of
problems like pollution, resource
depletion, hazardous waste disposal and
other environmental issues. It deserves
with community organizations, responses
and struggles which are compelling
realities in out society and deserve
attention. Reactions to some of these
problems have manifested themselves in
public anxiety and demand for physically
attractive and biologically healthy and
productive environments. The class will
also examine scientific and social
controversy, conflict and litigation
among various industry, government and
public groups, and mitigative and
regulatory efforts by various
governmental and non-governmental
community organizations. (Prerequisite
ENST 2030 and GISC2011 and GISC2011L or
permission of instructor)
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ENST 3055
Environment and Society
3 hours
The main objective of the course is to
help students develop a critical
understanding of the
reciprocal relationship between humans
and the natural environment. In
exploring the ways
in which humans influence the
environment and the ways the environment
sets the
parameters of human society, the course
applies a sociological framework to
evaluate the
interactions between social factors
(class, race, gender, religion) and
environmental factors
(air and water quality, biodiversity,
deforestation, ozone depletion) and
discussions of
current issues, including the U.S.
environmental movement, ecotourism,
waste management,
energy policies, and “NIMBYism.”
Prerequisite: ENST 2030, GISC 2011/L or
permission
of instructor.
ENST3060 History
and the Environment
3 hours
This course will
explore the evolving historical
relationship between humans and the
global environment from pre-historical
times to today. The focus of the course
will be on political, economical and
cultural themes at different historical
epochs, and will include examining such
issues as the rise and fall of
civilizations, colonialism,
industrialization, and the changing
perception and understanding of the
environment around the world at
different times. (Prerequisite: ENST2030
and GISC2011 and GISC2011L or permission
of instructor)
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ENST3065 Social
Influence and the Environment
3 hours
Beliefs and
attitudes about the environment can
influence many aspects of the way that
we deal with environmental issues.
These avenues of influence include
compliance (or noncompliance) with
environmental laws, the creation of new
laws and public policies, voting
behavior, consumer behavior, and one's
personal interaction with the
environment. Attitudes and beliefs
about the environment do not, however,
form in a vacuum and they are not
static. Like all of our attitudes
and beliefs, our ideas about
environmental issues are heavily
influenced by other people, and they are
always subject to change. This
course examines the ways in which other
people influence our thoughts,
attitudes, and ultimately our behavior.
The following topics are also examined:
research methods, conformity,
compliance, obedience, social
facilitation, social loafing, attitude
formation, attitude change, persuasion,
bargaining, and group decision making
processes. (Prerequisite: ENST2030 and
GISC2011 and GISC2011L or permission of
instructor)
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ENST 3070
Health and the Environment
3 hours
This course explores the relationships
among people, health, and the
environment. It
examines such topics as: the
relationship of illness to environmental
concerns, effects of the
distribution of medical resources upon
health care, public health issues, and
the use of GIS
to understand patterns affecting health
issues. The course looks at
international, national,
state, and local health concerns. Each
student researches and presents his/her
research in
class on a proposed project reflecting
some aspect of the interaction among
health, the
environment and humans;
community-oriented projects are
encouraged. Proposed projects
may qualify for the student’s capstone
requirement. Prerequisite: ENST 2030
with a grade
of C or higher, or permission of the
instructor.
ENST4035
Environmental Policy, Politics and Law
3 hours
This is a seminar
style, advanced course designed to
introduce students to the complexity of
policy problems surrounding
international environmental issues. We
begin with the difference between
national and international policy
issues, and why international
environmental issues present unique
challenges. It will examine the role of
interests groups, politicians and
parties, political confrontation when it
comes to international cooperation and
the environment, industries, energy
producers, environmentalists, and
various ideological forces, the news
media, consumers, voters and regulatory
agencies. The class will also address
the fragility of international
environmental institutions. The second
half of the course will focus on
specific policy problems such as: free
trade, sustainable development,
population growth, climate change, and
endangered species. Students will also
develop an expertise in the positions
and problems of one nation outside the
US. It will examine the impact of global
public participation and how
international regulation is adopted
through the political process in both
the international and domestic arenas.
There is a GIS component to this class
(Prerequisite ENST2030 and GISC2011 and
GISC2011L or permission of instructor.
Recommended: ENST3040.)
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ENST4050 Seminar
on Ethics and the Environment
3 hours
This course is
designed to expose students to the
philosophical and ethical dimensions of
human-nature relationships. What are our
responsibilities to the world around us
and how do those responsibilities
conflict with our relationships to each
other and to the environment. The
purpose of this class is to look at
ethical questions that arise out of
public policy applications to
environmental questions. The problem of
the "dirty hands" "many hands" and "no
hands" approaches to policy making are
examined. Students will explore the ways
humans perceive, value, and interact
with nature and will examine how values
and ethics guide our use of and policies
toward nature. We will look at questions
such as: Is there a hierarchical or
collective responsibility to the
environment? Is there institutional
coercion versus individual
responsibility when it comes time for
decisions in the making of environmental
policy? Students will also reflect upon
and consider their own use of personal
views toward nature. Philosophical and
ethical concepts are examined through
readings, lectures, guest speakers,
class discussions, and small group
activities (Prerequisite: ENST2030 or
permission of instructor. Recommended:
PHIL2040)
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ENST 4070
Practicum in Environmental Studies
(Capstone Course)
4 hours
A directed studies course which
primarily involves practical application
in some area of
work related to the environment. The
instructor supervising the directed
study will be
associated with the area of application
in which the student chooses to do
his/her practicum,
such as public policy, community
relations, business, etc. The student is
also introduced to
possible positions available in his/her
particular area of interest.
Prerequisite: Completion
of 15 semester hours of coursework in
the Environmental Studies Track.
ESCI 1101
Environmental Science
3 hours
A general introduction to the basic
principles and concepts of environmental
science. This
course is an integration of the concepts
of biology, the physical sciences, and
the social
sciences and emphasizes the relationship
of humans with their environment.
Prerequisite:
READ 0099. Corequisite: ESCI 1101L.
ESCI 1101L
Environmental Science Lab
1 hour
An exploration of the scientific method
and of laboratory and field experiences
in
environmental science. Corequisite: ESCI
1101.
ESCI 3001K Land Use and
Conservation
3
hours
The quality of our
environment depends upon the development
which is permitted to take place and the
controls which direct that development.
Therefore, the purpose of this course is
to provide an understanding of how land
use controls may be used to effectively
shape development at the watershed
scale. This course will introduce the
student to the fundamentals of land use
with an emphasis on conservation of
natural resources through the use of
field escription and analytical
techniques with an intent to optimize
land use patterns. Extensive
integration of GIS to landscape
management principles will be
emphasized. Prerequisites: GISC
2011/2011L (or consent of
instructor).
GEOL 1250/1250L or GEOG 1111/1111L
recommended.
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ESCI 3003K
Fundamentals of Soil Science
3 hours
Fundamentals of soil formation and
morphology, physical, biological, and
chemical properties, soil-water
interactions, wetlands and hydric soils,
soil landscapes, field methods and
protocols of soil sampling.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CHEM 1211/1211L, GISC
2011/2011L, and GEOL 1250/1250L or GEOG
1111/1111L.
ESCI 4001K
Ecology of Wetlands and
Streams
4 hours
This course covers chemical and physical
processes, biotic diversity and
adaptations, and ecosystem dynamics in
wetlands, streams, and rivers. The
course describes the key properties of
these ecosystems and the important
processes at work within them. The
interactions between wetlands, streams,
and neighboring terrestrial ecosystems
are emphasized. Throughout the course,
relatively pristine ecosystems are
contrasted with those that have been
heavily modified by human activities.
In this way, we explore how human
activities and land uses can influence
the biological integrity of wetlands and
headwater streams. Field and laboratory
studies designed to support and
complement ESCI 4001. Prerequisite:
BIOL 3325/3325L and GISC
2011/2011L (or consent of
instructor).
ESCI 4002K
Limnology with
Lab
4 hours
A study of the structure and function of
lake ecosystems, including the physical,
chemical and biological characteristics
and processes in lakes and reservoirs.
The interaction between lakes/reservoirs
and their watersheds, and manage
strategies are emphasized. Field and
laboratory studies designed to support
and complement ESCI 4002. Field
experiences will include limnological
sampling, analysis of aquatic
communities and land use patterns.
Prerequisite: GISC
2011/2011L (or consent of
instructor).
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ESCI 4003K
Hydrology
4 hours
A multidisciplinary examination of the
fundamentals of hydrology essential for
environmental and spatial analysis.
Topics include hydrologic processes and
water balances in the landscape,
saturated and unsaturated flow in soils,
drainage, basic aquifer mechanics,
environmental monitoring techniques,
stream flow and storm flow dynamics in
response to rainfall and watershed
characteristics.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212/1212L, GISC
2011/2011L, and with grades of C or
better; MATH 1113 (or consent of
instructor).
ESCI 4010K
Environmental Chemistry
4 hours
Study of the fundamental principles of
Environmental Chemistry including field
techiniques. Topics to be covered
include chemistry of water systems,
organic and inorganic pollutants in
natural water systems, it transport,
degredation, retention and memedial
methods inlcuding Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL). Emphasis will be
placed upon field sampling for
monitoring, sample handling, storage,
instrumentation, data analysis, GLP and
quality control. Three lectures
and one lab each week.
Prerequisite: CHEM1212 and MATH1113
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ESCI 4901,
4902, 4903 Special Topics in ESCI
1-3 hours
Special interest courses, which may not
be transferable, are offered in response
to student
interest and demand. These are applied
courses that address specific topics in
Environmental
Science (ESCI) and concentrate on a
specific ESCI project relevant to the
student’s major.
Topics covered will be determined by the
instructor and the student(s). Course
proceeds by
arrangement with instructor. A written
proposal for the study filed with the
supervising
instructor is required.
ESCI 4961,
4962, 4963 Service Learning in ESCI
1-3 hours
An applied course that addresses special
topics in Environmental Science. The
course
consists of real-world project design
and implementation through
service-learning
partnerships with local government and
industry. Students are required to work
as a team
with other students and with members of
the community.
ESCI 4981,
4982, 4983 Internship in ESCI
1-3 hours
A work-study program in which students
work part-time to full-time with a
community
partner. A committee representing both
partners will evaluate student’s
performance.
GEOG 1111
Introduction to Physical Geography
3 hours
An introduction to spatial patterns and
underlying processes of the physical
environment and
biosphere, including climate,
vegetation, soils, landforms, and water
resources. Prerequisite:
READ 0099. Corequisite: GEOG 1111L.
GEOG 1111L
Introduction to Physical Geography Lab
1 hour
One lab period consisting of two hours
per week. Activities designed to
supplement lecture
materials in GEOG 1111. Prerequisite:
READ 0099. Prerequisite or Corequisite:
GEOG
1111.
GEOG 1112
Introduction to Weather and Climate
3 hours
Atmospheric composition and structure,
clouds, precipitation, and atmospheric
motion and
winds. Organized weather systems,
including air masses, fronts, and severe
weather.
Discussion of global climates includes
circulation, wind systems, climate
classification, and
climate change. Prerequisite: READ 0099.
Corequisite: GEOG 1112L.
GEOG 1112L
Introduction to Weather and Climate Lab
1 hour
One lab period consisting of two hours
per week. Activities are designed to
supplement
lecture materials in GEOG 1112.
Prerequisite: READ 0099. Corequisite:
GEOG 1112.
GEOL 1250
Physical Geology
3 hours
An introductory study of the materials
composing the earth; the composition and
distribution
of these materials; and the geologic
processes involved in the formation,
alteration, and
deformation of these materials. Topics
covered include minerals, rocks, igneous
and
metamorphic processes, weathering,
erosion, sedimentation, evolution of
landform, and
tectonics. Prerequisite: READ 0099.
Corequisite: GEOL 1250L.
GEOL 1250L
Physical Geology Lab
1 hour
Laboratory exercises include studies of
minerals and rocks, geologic &
topographic maps,
and photographs are used to study
geologic process. Corequisite: GEOL
1250.
GISC 3011K
Fundamentals of Cartography and
3 hours
Earth Measurement
An introduction to the fundamentals of
cartography and earth mapping. Topics
covered include coordinate systems, map
projections, map interpretation,
thematic map design, and cartographic
theory.
Prerequisites: READ 0099, MATH 1111.
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GISC 4011K
Data Acquisition & Conversion
3 hours
An introduction to data collection
techniques for use in a Geographic
Information System. Topics include
field data collection, correction and
visualization using a compass, range
finder, survey transit, the Global
Positioning System (GPS) and desktop
GIS. Evaluation, acquisition,
manipulation, and implementation of
existing data sources are presented.
Prerequisite: GISC 2011/2011L.
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GISC 4100K
Watershed
Characterization
4 hours
(CAPSTONE COURSE)
This capstone course in Environmental
Spatial Analysis will provide practical
experience in watershed characterization
and management. Students will apply
chemical, biological and other
scientific principles in conducting an
assessment of a predefined watershed.
Using standard methods established by
federal, state and local agencies,
students will collect and analyze
samples. Geospatial technology will be
used to integrate this data and generate
a comprehensive watershed assessment.
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GISC 4350K
Fundamentals of Remote
Sensing 3
hours
This course is an introduction to the
remote sensing of the environment.
Topics include the physical principles
on which remote sensing is based,
history of remote sensing, sensors and
their characteristics, color and
multispectral imagery, image data
sources, and spectral classification
techniques of imagery.
Prerequisite: GISC 2011/2011L, and MATH
1113 (or consent of instructor).
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GISC 4360K
Digital Image
Processing
3 hours
This applied course introduces modern
techniques in digital image processing,
including the enhancement and
quantification of remotely sensed
imagery. Emphasis is placed upon the
processing of data gathered by airborne
and satellite sensors, with applications
in geology, forestry, water quality, and
land use management. Exercises will be
based on watershed scale environmental
assessments in the North Georgia region.
Prerequisites: GISC 4350K; recommend
STAT 2400.
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GISC 4470K
Spatial Analysis in GIS
3 hours
A continuation of GISC 2011, this course
is an introduction to more complex
spatial operations in GIS. Emphasis is
placed on geographic data analysis,
including data sampling, statistical
description, manipulation, presentation,
and interpretation. One lab period
consisting of two hours per week.
Activities are designed to supplement
lecture materials in GISC 4470.
Computer exercises are used to integrate
statistical methods with Geographic
Information Systems.
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GISC 4500K
Application Development in
GIS 3
hours
This course will focus on developing
scripts to automate geoprocessing tasks
and enhance productivity in the ArcGIS
environment. Students will be
introduced to various scripting
languages with a focus on Python.
Exercises will be based on real-world
scenarios with an emphasis on building
working applications and deliverables.
Students are expected to be proficient
in ArcGIS and Windows XP. No prior
programming experience is required.
Prerequisites: GISC 4470K or consent of
the instructor.
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GISC 4901,
4902, 4903 Special Topics in
GIS
3 hours
Special interest courses, which may not
be transferable, are offered in response
to student interest and demand. This is
an applied course that addresses special
topics in Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) technology. The course
concentrates on a specific GIS project
relevant to the student’s major. Issues
covered include project planning,
management, and evaluation. Course
proceeds by arrangements with
instructor. A written proposal for the
study filed with the supervising
instructor is required.
Prerequisite: GISC 2011/2011L.
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GISC 4961,
4962, 4963
GIS Service Learning
3
hours
An applied course that addresses special
topics in Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) technology. The course consists
of real-world project design and
implementation through service-learning
partnerships with local government and
industry. Students are required to work
as a team with other students and with
members of the community.
Prerequisite: GISC 2011/2011L.
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GISC 4981,
4982, 4983
Internship in GIS
3
hours
A work-study program where students work
part-time to full-time with a community
partner. A committee representing both
partners will evaluate student's
performance.
Prerequisite: GISC 2011/2011L.
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ITEC 3211
Foundation of Database Design
3 hours
A foundation course in terminology,
concepts, and applications of database
processing
including file organization and data
structures. Course emphasizes database
design using
various modeling techniques including
Entity-Relationship and Semantic-Object
models;
database implementation using the
relational model, normalization, and
SQL; database
application design including control
mechanisms, forms, reports, and menus.
Students will
design, create, and process a database
to demonstrate competence in the course
content.
Prerequisite: CISM 2201. Corequisite:
ITEC 1101.
ITEC 3311
Foundations of Programming
3 hours
An introductory programming course for
students in the information technology
program.
Programming concepts are taught using
Visual Basic, Java, or another
high-level
programming language. Topics include
control structures, user interface
concepts, data types
and arrays, error handling, event-driven
programming, and database access.
Corequisite:
ITEC1101.
ITEC 3411
Foundations of Webmaster
3 hours
This course introduces the student to
the fundamentals of web site design. It
is geared
toward hands-on practical knowledge of
creating and maintaining a simple
internet web site.
An overview of web site design and
implementation strategies will be
covered. HTML
control and file structures, language
syntax, and data formats and conversions
will also be
covered in depth. Corequisite: ITEC 1101
ITEC 3511
Foundations of Networking
3 hours
An introduction to terminology and
applications of communications and
networking,
essential elements of computer and
business information systems. Students
gain familiarity
with communication hardware, software,
media, and LAN and WAN systems through
handson experience. Corequisite: ITEC
1101.
ITEC 4212
Intermediate Database Design
3 hours
This course continues the study of
relational databases adding these
topics: relational
algebra, set-theoretic operations, and
relational operations. The course
contains a complete
description of the SQL select syntax,
sub-selects, SQL unions and divisions.
The database
description features of SQL are covered
and handling of null values is
discussed. The
discussion of multi-user databases is
expanded. Student teams create a
database using SQL.
Prerequisites: ITEC 1101 and ITEC 1211
with a grade of C or higher.
ITEC 4312
Intermediate Programming
3 hours
A second programming course for students
in the information technology program.
Topics
include object-oriented analysis and
programming, remote data access, and
user-interface
design. Students will learn to use the
Windows API, libraries and components.
Prerequisites: ITEC1101 and ITEC 1311
with a grade of C or higher.
ITEC 4611
Information Security
3 hours
An introduction to the concepts of data
security, including policies, attacks,
vulnerabilities,
encryption, information states, and
forensics. A survey of security
mechanisms and services
for assuring the security of
information.
MATH 1450
Calculus I
4 hours
A course providing an introduction to
differential and integral calculus.
Topics include
limits; continuity; derivatives of
algebraic, trigonometric, exponential,
and logarithmic
functions; integrals of algebraic and
basic trigonometric, exponential, and
logarithmic
functions; derivative applications; the
Mean Value Theorem; elementary
differential
equations; the Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus; and numerical integration.
Corequisite:
READ 0099. Prerequisite: One year of
high school trigonometry and a SAT math
score of
600 or higher, or an ACT Math score of
25 or higher, or MATH 1113 with a grade
of C or
higher, or advanced placement.
MATH 2460
Calculus II
4 hours
A second course involving the
differential and integral calculus.
Topics include integration,
computation of area, differentiation and
integration of transcendental functions,
applications
of integration, techniques of
integration, indeterminate forms and
improper integrals, infinite
series, parametric equations, and polar
coordinates. Prerequisite: MATH 1450.
MATH 2470
Calculus III
4 hours
A course in multivariate calculus and
vector analysis. Topics include
two-dimensional and
three-dimensional vectors, vector-valued
functions, partial differentiation,
multiple
integration, and vector calculus.
Prerequisite: MATH 2460.
PHYS 1112
Introductory Physics II
3 hours
This is an algebra/trigonometry based
introduction to the fundamental laws of
electricity and
magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1111. Corequisite:
PHYS
1112L.
PHYS 1112L
Introductory Physics II Lab
1 hour
This course is a laboratory
investigation of the fundamental laws of
electricity and
magnetism, optics and modern physics.
Corequisite: PHYS 1112.
PHYS 2212
General Physics II
3 hours
This is a calculus based introduction to
the fundamental laws of electricity,
magnetism,
optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite
or Corequisite: MATH 2460 and PHYS 2211.
Corequisite: PHYS 2212L.
PHYS 2212L
General Physics II Lab
1 hour
This course is a laboratory
investigation of the fundamental laws of
electricity, magnetism,
optics, and modern physics. Corequisite:
PHYS 2212.
POLS 2012
Introduction to Public Administration
3 hours
An introductory study of public
administration to include the following
topics: public
policy; history of bureaucracies;
corporate culture; inter-governmental
and inter-sectoral
relations; decision making; the roll of
special interest groups, the media, and
public
participation; legal and ethical issues;
and finance and budgeting. Prerequisite:
READ 0099
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