2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog (Updated Spring 2021) 
    
    Jun 01, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog (Updated Spring 2021) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUSI 411 Major Applied with Selected Topics

    Credit 1-3
    In this course, directed sequential instruction is provided with emphasis on technique development and literature studies. One 50-minute lesson per week; a minimum of six practice hours per week is recommended. A proficiency examination is required of Music majors with a faculty jury at the end of the semester. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 312  with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Repeatable for credit with a different topic.
  
  • MUSI 412 Major Applied with Selected Topics

    Credit 1-3
    In this course, directed sequential instruction is provided with emphasis on technique development and literature studies. One 50-minute lesson per week; a minimum of six practice hours per week is recommended. A proficiency examination is required of Music majors with a faculty jury at the end of the semester. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 411  with a grade of C or better, or consent of the instructor. Repeatable for credit with a different topic.

Natural Resources

  
  • NRES 151 Introduction to Urban Forestry

    Credit 3
    This course involves learning about the care and management of tree populations in urban settings for the purpose of improving the urban environment. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 184  and PLSC 185   Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
  
  • NRES 201 Dendrology

    Credit 4
    This course involves the identification of selected woody plants, including trees, shrubs and woody vines. Emphasis is on species of the northeastern United States. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 184  and PLSC 185 . Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
  
  • NRES 333 Silviculture

    Credit 3
    This course involves understanding the science, and learning how to manage and handle forest trees with respect to human objectives. Prerequisite(s): NRES 151 . Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
  
  • NRES 403 Advanced Aquaculture

    Credit 3
    This course covers the fundamentals of commercial fish and other marine animal production, including basic principles of pond and tank production, management, nutrition and disease control. Also listed as ANPT 403 .
  
  • NRES 404 Conservation Biology

    Credit 3
    The course is an introduction to the principles of conservation biology, with an emphasis on application of ecological principles, management tools and case history studies related to conservation issues. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 402  or equivalent. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 404 .
  
  • NRES 433 Forest Ecology

    Credit 3
    This course is a comprehensive analysis of the distribution, structure, and dynamics of forest ecosystems. Topics include paleoecology of forests, ecophysiology of forest trees, disturbance, succession and community analysis, primary productivity, and nutrient cycling. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 184  and PLSC 185 , NRES 151 . Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
  
  • NRES 473 Ornithology

    Credit 3
    This course covers general biology, taxonomy, and natural history of birds, with an emphasis on North American families. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 113 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 114  or permission of instructor. This course is cross-listed with NRES 673.
  
  • NRES 474 Forest Mensuration

    Credit 3
    This course is to develop basic knowledge and skills in urban forest resource inventory topics including tree content estimation, forest sampling, and stand yield prediction. Prerequisite(s): NRES 151 . Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
  
  • NRES 475 Urban Affairs and Planning

    Credit 3
    This course is to develop basic knowledge and understanding of the complexity and diversity of the urban environment, and the policy and management processes that affect it. Lecture 3 hours.

Department of Natural Sciences

  
  • DNSC 100 Freshman Seminar

    Credit 1
    This course is designed to facilitate the adjustment of freshman science majors to college life. Aspects of preparing students for career opportunities, professional development, adjustments needed to succeed in college, study and test taking skills, crisis or stress management, and understanding the significance of the land-grant system will be discussed. Other topics include note taking, time management, conflict resolution, proper use of a science textbook, analyzing graphs and figures, test taking skills, preparing laboratory reports, and adapting to instructor style.
  
  • DNSC 400 Senior Proficiency Seminar

    Credit 1
    DNSC 400 is a one credit-hour core requirement for biology, chemistry, and environmental science majors, designed to evaluate the proficiency of senior level students in their major coursework. It is a capstone course which provides students with the opportunity for the comprehensive review of the basic concepts of their major courses. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 84 credit hours or above with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • DNSC 402 General Concepts in Green Infrastructure

    Credit 3
    Online
    This course is designed as an introduction to the general concepts related to green infrastructure in the context of urban stormwater runoff management as well as coastal area dynamics. Topics covered include the differences and commonalities in green and grey infrastructure, integrated water management, basic hydrology and hydraulics, water quality concerns, and advances in water resources management systems and technologies. The regulatory landscape, economic, social and equity considerations and communications and public engagement needs will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 

Nutrition and Dietetics

  
  • NUDT 210 Elements of Nutrition

    Credit 3
    Online
    This is an introductory level nutrition course, which covers the fundamental concepts, nutrient functions, and human nutritional requirements. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • NUDT 211 Scientific Principles of Food I

    Credit 3
    This is a fundamental course in food preparation based on physical, chemical, and nutritional changes occurring in food. Government regulations governing food and food safety are also covered. Product evaluation using sensory techniques is emphasized. One lecture and two laboratories. OPEN TO MAJORS AND MINORS ONLY.
  
  • NUDT 212 Scientific Principles of Food II

    Credit 3
    This is a continuation of NUDT 211 . Students are required to carry out individual and group projects to further their understanding of the principles covered. Prerequisite(s): NUDT 211 . One lecture and two laboratories. OPEN TO MAJORS AND MINORS ONLY.
  
  • NUDT 214 Infant and Child Nutrition

    Credit 3
    The course is the study of nutrition from conception through adolescence, including factors affecting nutrient requirements, food choices, and nutritional problems. Special emphasis is placed on managing feeding problems and the relationship between nutrition, and physical and mental development.
  
  • NUDT 300 Essentials of Nutrition Practice

    Credit 1
    This course introduces the student to nutrition/dietetics practice. It includes a review of the history of the profession as well as the educational and experiential requirements for the nutrition practice. Course content includes legislation, standards, and regulations affecting practice; professional and bioethics; career opportunities; and factors which affect the delivery of nutrition services. The course is open to junior or senior level nutrition/dietetics majors.
  
  • NUDT 305 Nutrition in the Life Cycle

    Credit 3
    This course will provide students with an understanding of the nutritional requirements and related health concerns occurring throughout the life cycle. Course covers relevant topics including growth and development, nutrient needs, assessment of nutritional status and special problems associated with stages of the life cycle starting from conception through adulthood and aging. Prerequisite(s): NUDT 210 , or permission of the instructor. OPEN TO MAJORS AND MINORS ONLY.
  
  • NUDT 310 Nutrition Education and Counseling

    Credit 3
    This course includes a study of nutrition education and counseling principles and techniques; students explore counseling strategies used to assess and modify nutrition behaviors. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 . This course is cross-listed with NUDT 499F . OPEN TO MAJORS AND MINORS ONLY.
  
  • NUDT 391 Advanced Human Nutrition Sciences I

    Credit 3
    This course examines the biological and physical bases of human nutritional requirements. It covers the digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Metabolic pathways, integration and regulation of metabolism and energy expenditure and body composition will be covered.  Corequisite(s): CHEM 341  and CHEM 343   OPEN TO MAJORS AND MINORS ONLY.
  
  • NUDT 392 Advanced Human Nutrition Sciences II

    Credit 3
    This course is a continuation of NUDT 391 . Survey of current literature and research in nutrition is also included. Prerequisite(s): NUDT 391    This course is cross-listed with NUDT 499A . OPEN TO MAJORS AND MINORS ONLY.
  
  • NUDT 401 Medical Nutrition Therapy I

    Credit 3
    This course involves the application of nutritional concepts to the treatment of disease states. Concepts and/or skills acquired include nutrition screening/assessment, food/drug/herbal interaction, and principles of nutrition diagnosis and support. Prerequisite(s): NUDT 391  or permission of instructor. This course is cross-listed with NUDT 499I . OPEN TO MAJORS AND MINORS ONLY.
  
  • NUDT 402 Medical Nutrition Therapy II

    Credit 3
    Honors
    This course is a continuation of NUDT 401 ; concepts and skills acquired in NUDT 401  are expanded to include nutrition management of diseases affecting organ systems and in-born errors of metabolism. Prerequisite(s): NUDT 401 . This course is cross-listed with NUDT 499 D. OPEN TO MAJORS AND MINORS ONLY.
  
  • NUDT 471 Foodservice Systems Management

    Credit 3
    This course focuses on foodservice systems organization and management. Students explore concepts and applications of food safety principles, menu planning, purchasing, production, service, and resource management. Content also includes marketing strategies and use of computer technology in foodservice operations. Course combines didactic and laboratory offerings. Prerequisite(s): NUDT 212   This course is cross-listed with NUDT 499 H. Open to Juniors and Seniors.
  
  • NUDT 472 Foodservice Management Practicum

    Credit 2
    This course focuses on the application of foodservice systems management strategies. Students explore applications of food safety principles, menu planning, purchasing, production, service, and resource management in an institutional foodservice setting. Students must have 40 clock hours for each credit hour of practicum field experience. Corequisite(s): NUDT 471   (cross-listed with NUDT 499H  ). Senior level dietetics majors or permission of instructor is required.
  
  • NUDT 473 Community Nutrition

    Credit 3
    This course involves a study of planning, implementation and evaluation of nutrition programs. Strategies and resources for community needs assessment, health promotion and disease prevention; programming and funding are also included. Prerequisite(s): NUDT 310  or permission of the instructor. This course is cross-listed with NUDT 499E 
  
  • NUDT 475 Senior Practicum

    Credit 3
    This course involves experiential learning through field placement designed to allow students to observe and practice the role of a nutrition practitioner in a health care setting. Students will have experiences in community, clinical, and food service domains. One hundred and twenty clock hours required. Prerequisite: NUDT 472  .  Senior level status. Open to majors only. Prerequisite(s): NUDT 472  .  Senior level status.  Open to majors only.
  
  • NUDT 484 Nutrition Research

    Credit 3-5
    This course requires students to understand the principles of basic experimental design and plan and carry out a specific project in their area of interest. Prerequisite(s): Senior level status and permission of the instructor. This course is cross-listed with NUDT 499G .
  
  • NUDT 485 International Nutrition

    Credit 3
    This course will explore international aspects of nutrition, including global nutrition concerns, world hunger and malnutrition. Local, national, and international programs involved in program planning and improvement will be investigated.
  
  • NUDT 499 Independent Study/Undergraduate Research

    Credit 1-5
    This course is designed for nutrition and dietetics majors wishing to explore topics of special interest through an independent study. Students must obtain prior approval of the independent project from the course instructor, and permission of the department chair. OPEN TO MAJORS AND MINORS ONLY.
  
  • NUDT 499A Advanced Human Nutrition Sciences II Independent Study

    Credit 3
  
  • NUDT 499B Senior Practicum

    Credit 4
  
  • NUDT 499C Advanced Nutrition Sciences I Independent Study

    Credit 3
  
  • NUDT 499D Medical Nutrition Therapy II Independent Study

    Credit 3
  
  • NUDT 499E Community Nutrition

    Credit 3
  
  • NUDT 499F Nutrition Education & Counseling

    Credit 3
  
  • NUDT 499G Nutrition Research

    Credit 3-5
  
  • NUDT 499H Foodservice Systems Management

    Credit 3
  
  • NUDT 499I Medical Nutrition Therapy I Independent Study

    Credit 3

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 201 Introduction to Logic

    Credit 3
    This course will be concerned with propositional logic, a major deductive system of symbolic logic. Attention will be paid to the uses of symbolic logic in identifying and evaluating reasoning in ordinary language arguments. Both traditional and symbolic logic will be studied. Satisfies GEN ED Area I Discipline B: History and GEN ED Area II Discipline A: Social Sciences.
  
  • PHIL 202 Ethics

    Credit 3
    This course involves the study of the major philosophers (i.e., Aristotle, Hobbes, Hume, Mill, Kant, etc.). Their distinctive approaches to ethics are presented. Also explored will be the relevance of their views to current debates in moral philosophy. Fundamental questions will be used that reflect on ethical issues. Satisfies GEN ED Area I.

Physics

  
  • PHYS 101 Theories and Applications of Physical Science

    Credit 3
    Physical Science is about the rules of the physical world-physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology and meteorology. This is a one-semester course intended for the non-science major. Because of the scope of these sciences, Physical Science is usually team taught whenever resources permit. Until team teaching becomes possible, choice of subject has been limited to Physics. As we assume little or no preparation on the part of the student, our choice of topics and how far to develop them is limited to emphasis on the basic concepts of each subject. Prerequisite(s): High School Algebra or MATH 099 . There are three one-hour lectures per week. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 103 Physical Science Laboratory

    Credit 1
    This course consists of two hours laboratory work per week. Selected fundamental experiments basic to physical science are designed to provide the student opportunities to learn practical knowledge necessary for a well-rounded understanding of physical science. Laboratory fee required. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 121 General College Physics I

    Credit 3
    This is the first semester of the two-semester course designed to provide the student with an overall view of the concepts, together with the ability to set-up and solve simple problems in physics. Areas covered include particle mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, and sound. This is a non-calculus based physics course. Prerequisite(s): MATH 109 . Corequisite(s): PHYS 123 . The course consists of three hours lecture per week. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 122 General College Physics II

    Credit 3
    This is the second semester of the two-semester course in non-calculus based physics. Areas covered include: electricity, magnetism, light, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 121 . Corequisite(s): PHYS 124 . The course consists of three hours lecture per week. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 123 General College Physics I Laboratory

    Credit 1
    This course consists of two hours laboratory work per week. Standard laboratory experiments are selected to provide the student with practical knowledge of Physics and to enhance knowledge gained in the classroom. Corequisite(s): This course should be taken in concurrence with PHYS 121 . Laboratory fee required. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 124 General College Physics II Laboratory

    Credit 1
    This course consists of two hours laboratory work per week. Standard laboratory experiments are selected to provide the student with practical knowledge of Physics and to enhance knowledge gained in the classroom. Corequisite(s): This course should be taken in concurrence with PHYS 122 . Laboratory fee required. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 161 General Physics I Mechanics and Particle Dynamics

    Credit 3
    This is the first semester of a three-semester calculus based course in general physics (see PHYS 262 , PHYS 263 ). Areas covered include laws of motion, energy conservation, linear momentum, collisions, rotation and angular momentum, universal gravitation and fluid mechanics. Registration in the laboratory part of the course is required. Prerequisite(s): High School Physics and MATH 112 . Corequisite(s): PHYS 163  Concurrent registration in MATH 211  is recommended. Three lectures per week. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 163 General Physics Laboratory I

    Credit 1
    This is a three-hour per week laboratory course associated with General Physics I. Laboratory exercises relate to the material covered in the lectures. The course introduces students to the modern tools of collecting and analyzing data. Labs are computer based, and extensive use of a spreadsheet program is made to analyze, plot, and interpret data. Prerequisite(s): High school physics and basic knowledge of using a computer and a spreadsheet program. Corequisite(s): PHYS 161 . Laboratory fee required. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 181 Introductory Physics I

    Credit 3
    Honors
    This is the first semester of a two-semester calculus-based sequence in introductory physics. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, hydrostatics, thermal physics, and mechanical waves. The detailed subject matter for the course is chosen to emphasize physical principles and their applications, which are essential to an understanding of contemporary physics. Prerequisite(s): High School Physics and MATH 112 . Corequisite(s): PHYS 183 H. Concurrent enrollment in MATH 211  is recommended. Three lectures and one-hour discussion session per week. Registration in the laboratory part of the course is required.
  
  • PHYS 182 Introductory Physics II

    Credit 3
    Honors
    This is the second half of the two-semester course in calculus-based introductory physics. Areas covered include electrostatics, electrodynamics, geometrical and physical optics, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 184 H and PHYS 183 H. Corequisite(s): PHYS 184 H. Three lectures and one-hour discussion session per week. Registration in the laboratory part of the course is required. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 183 Introductory Physics Laboratory I

    Credit 1
    Honors
    The course consists of one three-hour laboratory session per week to accompany PHYS 181 H. Laboratory exercises are designed to relate to the material covered in the accompanying course. Experiments are computer based, and a spreadsheet program is used to analyze, plot, and interpret data. Prerequisite(s): High school physics and basic knowledge of using a computer and a spreadsheet program. Corequisite(s): PHYS 181 H. Laboratory fee required.
  
  • PHYS 184 Introductory Physics Laboratory II

    Credit 1
    Honors
    The course consists of one three-hour laboratory session to accompany PHYS182H. Laboratory exercises are designed to reinforce the material covered in the accompanying course. Most experiments are computer based. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 181 H and PHYS 183 H. Corequisite(s): PHYS 182 H. Laboratory fee required. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 262 General Physics II Waves, Heat, Electricity

    Credit 3
    This course consists of three lecture sessions per week. This is a second semester of a calculus based, three-semester course in general physics. Areas covered include: vibrations, waves, heat kinetic theory, thermodynamics, electrostatics, and DC circuits. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 161   and PHYS 163 . Corequisite(s): PHYS 264 . Registration in the laboratory part of the course is required.
  
  • PHYS 263 General Physics III: Magnetism, Electrodynamics, Optics and Modern Physics

    Credit 3
    This is the third semester of a calculus-based general physics course. Areas covered include: Magnetism, electrodynamics, geometrical and physical optics, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 262  and PHYS 264 , or PHYS 182 H andPHYS 184 H. Corequisite(s): PHYS 265 . Three lectures per week. Registration in the laboratory part of the course is required. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PHYS 264 General Physics Laboratory II

    Credit 1
    This is a three-hour per week laboratory session associated with General Physics II. Several of the laboratory exercises are computer based and focus on reinforcing the material covered in the accompanying course. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 161  and PHYS 163 . Corequisite(s): PHYS 262 . Laboratory fee required.
  
  • PHYS 265 General Physics Laboratory III

    Credit 1
    This is a three-hour per week laboratory course intended for students enrolled in General Physics III. Experiments are designed to reinforce the material covered in the accompanying course. Modern tools are used to gather, analyze and plot data. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 262  and PHYS 264 ; or PHYS 182 H and PHYS 184 H. Corequisite(s): PHYS 263 . Laboratory fee required.
  
  • PHYS 283 Modern Optics

    Credit 3
    This course presents an in-depth discussion of the principles of geometrical and physical optics. Approximately one-fourth of the course is devoted to geometrical optics and one-half to wave optics, including wave motion and interference, diffraction, polarization, and dispersion, etc. The remaining one-fourth of the semester is devoted to quantum optics which includes recent developments in the fields of lasers. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 182 H and PHYS 184 H; or PHYS 263  and PHYS 265 .
  
  • PHYS 423 Modern Physics

    Credit 3
    This course is a survey of atomic and nuclear phenomena, special relativity, origin of quantum theory. Bohr atom, wave mechanics, atomic structure and optical spectra. Prerequisite(s):   PHYS 182  and PHYS 184 ; or PHYS 263  and PHYS 265 .  This course consists of three one- hours lecture per week.
  
  • PHYS 497 Physics Seminar

    Credit 1
    This course will discuss various current topics in physics. Prerequisite(s): One year of physics with “B” or better grade. It is open only with consent of instructor. Designed for juniors or seniors who have an interest in pursuing a special problem as a research project.
  
  • PHYS 498 Independent Study

    Credit 1-3
    This course is designed to enhance student comprehension of specific physics subject area. It is open to juniors and seniors with consent of instructor only. Student may register for 1, 2, 3 or 4 cr. but should repeat the course to accumulate the number of credits required in the core program.
  
  • PHYS 499 Undergraduate Research

    Credit 1-4
    This course is designed for juniors or seniors who have an interest in pursuing a special problem as a research project. It is open only with the consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): One year of Physics with “B” or better grade. Student may register for 1, 2, 3 or 4 cr. but should repeat the course to accumulate the number of credits required in the core program.

Plant and Soil Science

  
  • PLSC 184 Introduction to Plant Science

    Credit 3
    Honors
    This course provides an introduction to fundamental biological principles as they relate to plant growth, reproduction and development, interaction of plants with their environment, and importance of plants to society, with specific reference to the role of plants in Maryland’s economy. Impact of crop production practices on other natural resources will also be discussed. Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PLSC 185 Introduction to Plant Science Laboratory

    Credit 1
    Honors
    This course deals with laboratory and field studies of plants and related processes including classification, reproduction, genetic variability, photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, and plant protection. For Honors credit, case analyses of a current agricultural issue from a field trip are included. Corequisite(s): PLSC 184   Satisfies GEN ED Area III: Biological and Physical Sciences.
  
  • PLSC 283 Agriculture and the Environment

    Credit 3
    This course examines the impact of agricultural practices on humans and our natural resources. Emphasis is placed on providing and maintaining an adequate food supply while protecting the environment.
  
  • PLSC 321 Integrated Pest Management

    Credit 3
    This course is designed as an introduction to insect pests, disease causing organisms, weeds, and their management in crop plants using integrated practices. Topics will include classification, identification, biology, ecology, sampling methods, IPM development, management tactics, use of conventional pesticides, biological control, host plant resistance and legislative methods. It will also include biology and management of important insects, diseases and weeds in selected crops. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 184  and PLSC 185 . The course meets for two lectures and for a two hour laboratory per week.
  
  • PLSC 333 Plant Anatomy

    Credit 3
    This course involves the use of preparation and viewing methods for studying plant anatomy. It involves understanding the complexity of tissue organization that exists within plant bodies to allow plants to develop and live as integrated organisms in diverse environments. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 184  and PLSC 185 . Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
  
  • PLSC 406 Crop Physiology and Ecology

    Credit 3
    This course involves in-depth discussion of ecological factors affecting crop growth, development, and productivity. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 184  and PLSC 185 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • PLSC 474 Plant Pathology

    Credit 4
    Honors
    This course examines causes of diseases in agronomic and horticultural crops, to include symptom recognition, isolation and enumeration, and management of diseases in landscape and field crops. Laboratory exercises include preparation of a journal-type manuscript based on an individual research project. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 184  and PLSC 185  or permission of instructor. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. This course is cross-listed with *PLSC 674. *Please refer to the graduate catlog for the course decription.  
  
  • PLSC 476 Plant Propagation

    Credit 3
    The course emphasizes the principles and current techniques involved in propagating different types of plants using seeds and various vegetative structures. Students will gain practical experience in propagating plants. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 184  and PLSC 185 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • PLSC 484 Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources

    Credit 3-6
    This course involves supervised work experience in an approved setting that is planned with a business, university, or government agency. A faculty advisor must pre-approve the internship opportunity. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Political Science

  
  • POLI 200 Introduction to American Government

    Credit 3
    Online
    This course presents a critical study of the American political system in its contemporary context: policy-making processes, sources of conflict processes. Satisfies GEN ED Area II Discipline A: Social Sciences.
  
  • POLI 220 Introduction to Political Behavior

    Credit 3
    This course presents a survey of political participation, opinions formation, political persuasion, community power relations and political change processes. Satisfies GEN ED Area II Discipline A: Social Sciences.
  
  • POLI 311 Comparative Political Systems

    Credit 3
    A comparative study of the political structure, political culture, and operation of selected political systems is the focus of this course.
  
  • POLI 312 International Relations

    Credit 3
    The course is a study of basic components of national power and the foreign policy objectives of major nations. Proposed theories explaining the behavior of nations will also be explored.
  
  • POLI 342 Urban Politics

    Credit 3
    This course explores urban political processes and institutions considered in light of changing social and economic conditions.  Political problems of urban minority groups will be emphasized. Satisfies GEN ED Area II Discipline A: Social Sciences.
  
  • POLI 498 Independent Study

    Credit 1-3
    The student, with the directed guidance of the instructor, undertakes an in-depth study of a specialized area of political science. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  
  • POLI 499 Independent Study

    Credit 1
    The student, with the directed guidance of the instructor, undertakes an in-depth study of a specialized area of political science. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Portuguese

  
  • PORT 101 Fundamentals of Portuguese I

    Credit 3
    This course provides for the acquisition of basic skills in the language through drills in pronunciation, grammar, and translation of elementary prose. This course also uses discussions and authentic materials to develop the student’s understanding of the culture. Satisfies GEN ED Area I-C: Language.
  
  • PORT 102 Fundamentals of Portuguese II

    Credit 3
    This course continues the development of basic skills in the language through drills in pronunciation, grammar, and translation of elementary prose. This course also uses discussions and authentic materials to develop the student’s understanding of the culture. Prerequisite(s): PORT 101 with grade of ‘C’ or better. Satisfies GEN ED Area: I-C Language.

Professional Golf Management

  
  • PGMT 122 Orientation to PGA Golf Management

    Credit 3
    This course is the first in a series of four. This course describes the career opportunities, challenges, and benefits of a career as a PGA Professional. It also presents the structure of the PGA/PGM program and related program completion requirements. It also introduces The PGA Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations. Topics covered include the evolution of the PGA during the past century; the PGA’s organizational structure; the rights, responsibilities, and classifications of PGA membership; requirements for professional development; and procedures for dealing with membership issues. Additionally, it presents the structure and relevance of The Rules of Golf, published by the USGA and used throughout the industry. The course also highlights several common Rules and offers a procedure and helpful tips on how to address on-course Rules questions as a PGA Professional. Finally, the history, evolution, and importance of The Rules of Golf featured, among other methods, as a way to promote respect and adherence to the Rules. The First Year Experience (FYE) and test will be incorporated in this course. Prerequisite(s): Golf Management major.  Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better.  Satisfies GEN ED Area VI: Emerging Issues.
  
  • PGMT 170 Professional Golf Management Internship I

    Credit 1
    A twelve-week supervised and paid internship at a PGA-approved golf facility is the centerpiece of this “hands-on” experience. This is the first of three internships, normally offered during summer months. Duties and responsibilities are approved by the faculty member and supervised by the PGA professional at the site. Evaluation is conducted by the faculty member and the on-site professional. Written reports and evaluations are required at the completion of each phase of instruction. The actual site location and thereby placement is contingent on the availability of PGA-sanctioned courses in and around areas where students are able to acquire housing. PGM Faculty, the student and the PGA collaborate on the final placement decision. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for each internship. PGMT 170 internships will emphasize the following skill sets: golf car fleet management, customer relations, rules of golf, tournament operations, golf club design and repair, career enhancement, introduction to teaching, and player development. Prerequisite(s): PGMT 122 .
  
  • PGMT 210 Tournament Operations and Golf Car Fleet Management

    Credit 3
    (Hybrid)
    This course covers the skills and knowledge required to successfully plan and run golf tournaments at the facility level. The course covers all aspects of golf tournaments: planning, organizing, running, and reviewing an event. It also includes Rules-related topics such as forming a Committee, marking the golf course, and facilitating rulings. Additionally, although this course does not have a corresponding stand-alone seminar, this course covers planning, operating, and maintaining a golf car fleet at a facility in an on-line setting. The course focuses on operational topics, such as rental policies and procedures, as well as preventive maintenance routines and proper car storage. The course also features planning and business aspects, such as how to determine the number and type of cars for the fleet, whether to purchase or lease them, and how much to charge for rental. Prerequisite(s): PGMT 122 . Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better. 
  
  • PGMT 222 Professional Golf Management I

    Credit 3
    This course  introduces the PGA Customer Relations Model, which includes customer greeting routines, seven interpersonal skills, and four strategies for effectively guiding interaction with customers, supervisors, employees, vendors and others. Additionally, taking a case-study approach, business planning features several business techniques and principles necessary for planning and budgeting. Some of the tasks covered include creating a business plan, developing a budget for a golf facility, and performing forecasts of rounds, revenues, expenses and profits is the second in a series of four. Students are presented with the technical content required to custom fit golf clubs to the customer.  Basic golf club repair will be covered in this course including, re-gripping for size, re-shafting, and measuring swing and overall weight of a golf club.  In addition, fundamentals of customer relations and business planning will be introduced.  Prerequisite:  PGMT 122 Prerequisite(s): PGMT 122  
  
  • PGMT 230 Introduction to Teaching Principles

    Credit 3
    This course introduces three major content areas: human learning, teaching process and procedures, and elements of the game. It includes topics related to laws, principles, preferences, biomechanics, and teaching technologies. The course also addresses club performance variables and how they can affect the swing, body movement, and ball flight. The course provides guidance on how to measure and observe these club performance variables to establish the effect on a player’s performance. Prerequisite(s): PGMT 122 . Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better. 
  
  • PGMT 270 Professional Golf Management Internship II

    Credit 1
    A twelve-week supervised and paid internship at a PGA-approved golf facility is the centerpiece of this “hands-on” experience. This is the second of three internships, normally offered during summer months. Duties and responsibilities are approved by the faculty member and supervised by the PGA professional at the site. Evaluation is conducted by the faculty member and the on-site professional. Written reports and evaluations are required at the completion of each phase of instruction. The actual site location and thereby placement is contingent on the availability of PGA-sanctioned courses in and around areas where students are able to acquire housing. PGM Faculty, the student and the PGA collaborate on the final placement decision. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for each internship. PGMT 270 internships will emphasize the following skill sets: customer relations, business planning and operations, analysis of the swing, and golf club design and repair. Prerequisite(s): PGMT 170 .
  
  • PGMT 322 Professional Golf Management II

    Credit 3
    This course focuses on managing the golf operation in a way that delivers upon the business plan, offering the desired level of service to customers, while also maintaining a viable, sustainable business. The course includes four elements: the pre-seminar, seminar, work experience activities, and a knowledge test. Prerequisite(s): PGMT 222 .  Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better. 
  
  • PGMT 330 Intermediate Teaching Principles

    Credit 3
    This course focuses on the knowledge of learning - specifically, the different kinds of feedback that students can receive from a variety of sources, and the different kinds of practice conditions that facilitate learning. It also looks at using proper preparation and communication techniques to build relationships that help the students improve his or her golf skills. Additionally, it describes drills, warm-ups, and shot techniques that intermediate students can use to improve their skills. Prerequisite(s): PGMT 230 .  Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better. 
  
  • PGMT 340 Player Development Programs and Teaching Business

    Credit 3
    This business and marketing course views teaching and player development programs as a part of an overall strategy for increasing facility business and growing the game of golf. This course includes strategies and tactics for meeting the needs of numerous golfer populations and facility business goals by developing a program of instructional services. Prerequisite(s): Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better. 
  
  • PGMT 350 Golf Shop Operations

    Credit 3
    An in-depth study of the business of golf.  All aspects of managing the business of golf to include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.  Marketing aspects of merchandising and inventory control are highlighted.  Students learn how to develop, retain and lead staff within a high performance work environment.  Other topics will include open-to-buy plans, merchandise display and promotion, turf grass management, tournament operations, and golf cart fleet management.  Prerequisite: PGMT 322 Prerequisite(s): PGMT 322  
  
  • PGMT 353 Agronomy and Turf Grass Management

    Credit 3
    This is an introduction to turf grasses and maintenance procedures necessary for meeting modern golf course playability standards. Accordingly, students learn how to identify, select, establish and manage turf for specific recreational and competitive use in golf course settings. Technical knowledge obtained will also have applications for commercial and residential use. Emphasis is placed during the class on communicating with golf course superintendents and the customers about regular practices and protocol. Specific topics include basic plant physiology, Integrated Pest Management strategy, turf grass identification, fertility requirements, cultural practices, as well as environmental concerns. Campus facilities will be used to support a minimum 4-week laboratory experience. Human resource, financial, and governmental issues are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better. 
  
  • PGMT 355 Merchandising and Inventory

    Credit 3
    This course provides the important skills and tasks required to run a successful merchandising operation within a PGA approved golf shop. Emphasis will be placed on particular customer needs and wants within individual golf shop environment. Creative and cost effective inventory management to maximize financial health of the business will be stressed. Understanding of the individual golf shop manager’s role as a valued added consultant will be highlighted as a competitive advantage as discounters and management companies continue to proliferate. Prerequisite(s): HMGT 305 .
  
  • PGMT 370 Professional Golf Management Internship III

    Credit 1
    This twelve-week golf-facility-based exercise is number three in a coordinated series of three supervised internships. It is designed to provide a broad base of exposure to all aspects of golf management. Specific duties and assignments are approved on site by the responsible faculty member and the PGA Professional. The student will complete assigned duties and responsibilities as approved by the faculty member and supervised by the PGA professional at the site. Written reports and evaluations are required at the completion of each phase of instruction. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for each internship. Site locations are determined by the availability of PGA-approved sites and student preference, with faculty member approval. PGMT 370 internships will emphasize the skill sets of philosophy and swing concepts, merchandising and inventory, supervising and delegating, and food and beverage. Prerequisite(s): PGMT 270 .
  
  • PGMT 422 Professional Golf Management III

    Credit 3
    This course covers a wide range of topics related to recruiting and managing employees, including hiring, training, compensation, staff performance, evaluation, dismissal, job discrimination laws, and other legal issues faced by PGA professionals. The supervising and delegating portion builds on the Level 1 Customer Relations course and introduces a performance system for supervising employees and delegating work responsibilities. The course also presents core principles associated with motivating and managing individuals and teams; additionally, this course is designed to encourage PGA Golf Management students to refine their career aspirations and pursue their interest in the golf industry. The course delineates essential career development strategies and presents examples of career-enhancing actions. Prerequisite(s): PGMT 322  Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better. 
  
  • PGMT 430 Advanced Teaching Methods

    Credit 3
    This course builds on Level 1 and 2 courses and emphasizes the seamless integration of learning, teaching, and game elements. It addresses the quality and flow of teaching in order to maximize positive student behavior change and skill transfer to the course. The course also covers elements of the mental game and more advanced shot-making. The club-fitting component centers on effective processes and procedures for club fitting. Prerequisite(s): PGMT 230  and PGMT 330   Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better. 
  
  • PGMT 470 Professional Golf Co-Op

    Credit 3
    PGMT 470 is an intense, extended and supervised 7-month paid work experience at a PGA certified site. The Co-op is available only after all academic requirements are met. It is the final work experience incorporating academic learning with the everyday practical application of the golf business. Emphasis will be on preparing students’ professional portfolios and preparing for the Level III Challenge/Response. Graduation requirements (except Level III) must be met prior to registering for PGMT 470. Prerequisite(s): PGMT 370   Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better. 
  
  • PGMT 499 Independent Study in PGA Golf Management

    Credit 1-3
    This course is designed to permit the student to obtain directed study in a specialized area of the golf industry. The course is structured to meet the needs of the student. The enrolled student is assigned a faculty member with whom he/she will work out a specific plan of study. The course is similar to tutorials in structure. The student has the primary responsibility of completing the assignments. Credit hours may vary in accordance with the need and amount of work assigned. Prerequisite(s): PGA Golf Management Major; PGMT 353; Junior or Senior status; permission from the PGA Golf Management Director.  Must pass with a grade of at least “C” or better. 

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology

    Credit 3
    Online
    This course provides a survey of general principles underlying human behavior. It includes study of the nervous system, perception, learning, memory, thinking, emotions, and individual differences in intelligence, aptitude, and personality. Satisfies GEN ED Area II Discipline B: Behavioral Sciences.
 

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