Apr 27, 2024  
2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Classification of Courses


Numbering System

The college course-numbering system is as follows:
100–200 freshman- and sophomore-level courses
300–400 junior- and senior-level courses

Courses offered at the 100 level and 200 level are deemed to be introductory in nature, requiring little or no prerequisite disciplinary preparation in terms of skill or knowledge for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Courses at the 300 level and 400 level are deemed to be more advanced, frequently requiring prerequisite disciplinary or skill preparation for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Responsibility for recommending appropriate course levels lies with the department offering the course; if initially endorsed by the appropriate school, the recommendations are forwarded through the schools to the Academic Council for approval for inclusion in the College Catalog

Prefixes

Three-letter prefixes designate the areas or disciplines in which courses reside. Those prefixes are used within the schools’ detailing of

ACC Accounting GER German
ANS Animal Science GOV International Studies and Political Science
ANT Anthropology HIS History
ART Art HON Honors
AST Astronomy IDS Interdisciplinary Studies
BCC Berry College Courses KIN Kinesiology
BIO Biology LCS Latin American and Caribbean Studies
BUS Business MAT Mathematics
CHM Chemistry MGT Management
COM Communication MKT Marketing
CSC Computer Science MUS Music
DAN Dance NUR Nursing
ECO Economics PHI Philosophy
EDU Teacher Education PHY Physics
ENG English PSY Psychology
ENV Environmental Studies REL Religion
EVS Environmental Sciences RHW Rhetoric and Writing
FAM Family Studies SOC Sociology
FIN Finance SPA Spanish
FLM Film STA Study Abroad
FRE French THE Theatre
GEO Geology WNS Women’s and Gender Studies

Requirements in the majors and within the general-education listing earlier in the catalog.

Other Abbreviations Used

CI Consent of Instructor JS Junior Standing PR Prerequisite
CR Co-requisite SS Senior Standing I Writing Intensive

Hours and Credits

The three numbers following the title of each course (ex. 3-2-4) indicate, in sequence, hours of lecture, hours of laboratory and hours of credit. In the example, the class will meet three hours for lecture and two hours for laboratory. Students will receive four semester hours of credit.

 

Kinesiology

  
  • KIN 258 - Coaching Theory and Practice I


    1-2-3

    Develop an awareness of and experience in three sports offered in private and public schools. Each student completing the course will be expected to develop a coaching portfolio.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 259 - HPE Coaching Theory and Practice II


    1-2-3

    Emphasis will be to develop an awareness of and experience in three sports not covered in KIN 258 . Students will be expected to develop a coaching portfolio.

    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 260 - Athletic Coaching Theories and Principles


    3-0-3

    Coaching philosophies, theories and principles: athletic-team planning, problems, safety, liability and promotions. Coaching application experiences.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 265 - Essentials of Strength and Conditioning


    2-2-3

    This course provides an examination of the acute effects and chronic adaptations to various forms of resistance training, and the scientific and applied fundamentals of a structured scientific approach to progressive resistance training prescription.

    PR or CR:   
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 266 - Functional Anatomy and Physiology


    3-2-4

    Examination of the basic biological concepts of the structure and function of the human body. Cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, muscular, skeletal, and endocrine systems will be studied. Special topics may include the disease processes that affect the human body. Required for health and physical education majors. Will not satisfy a General Education lab science.

    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 268 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professionals


    3-0-3

    This course will introduce students to medical terminology derived from Greek and Latin, concentrating on the meaning of the components of medical terms related to functions, disorders, diagnosis, and treatment of body systems.

    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 270 - Research Methods in Exercise Science


    3-0-3

    This course will provide students with an integrated background in exercise science and introduce them to research testing in the area. This will be accomplished through exposure to the scientific method, experimental research methods, and statistical and measurement concepts commonly found in exercise science research. Additionally, students will be introduced to current trends and research topics in the areas of exerscise physiology and physical activity. 

    PR: MAT 111  and BIO 111 
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 275 - Water Safety Instructor


    3-1-3

    Skill development and techniques for aquatic-instruction program and aquatic-facility management, with focus on leadership development and program management in an aquatic environment. Successful completion of standards results in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. Fee.

    PR: basic swimming competency as assessed by pretest.
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 290 - Topics in Kinesiology


    1-3 hours

    Introduction to special topics in the field of Kinesiology. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Term Typically Offered: as needed

  
  • KIN 301 - Techniques of Teaching Team and Individual Sports


    1-2-3

    Organization and teaching of motor skills in a variety of sports. Practicum.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 303 I - History of Sports


    3-0-3

    A history of milestone athletic accomplishments, different sporting events and disciplines, and how culture both influenced and was influenced by sports. Additional focus will be placed on how history shapes our understanding of sport in today’s context.

  
  • KIN 309 - Physical Education for Children and Youth with Special Needs


    3-1-4

    Introduction to the identification and education children and youth with special educational needs. Specially designed instruction and adaptations will address students with developmental disabilities, severe learning disabilities, physical and neurological disabilities, emotional/behavioral, sensory disabilities and those who are academically or intellectually gifted. Forty-five hours of field experience in P-12 schools or community agencies or state facilities required.

    PR: PSY 101 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 310 - Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education for P-6


    3-0-3

    Develop knowledge of developmentally appropriate physical-education activities for preschool to upper-elementary-level children. Gain understanding of assessment of fundamental and sport-related skills for diverse populations including Limited English Proficiency students.

    PR: EDU 102  and EDU 206 , KIN 330 , Admittance to Teacher Education Program .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 311 I - Biomechanics


    3-2-4

    Fundamentals of biomechanics and kinematics to human movement. In-depth exploration of the integration of biomechanical principles and skeletal anatomy as it pertains to performance improvement and injury prevention. Fee.

    PR: KIN 266  or BIO 206  and BIO 207 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 312 I - Health for the Teacher


    3-0-3

    Issues and facts of health problems facing school populations; insight into health topics relating directly to career clients of educators in health and physical education in the schools and society.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 313 - Community Health


    3-0-3

    Community-related health issues and concepts for prospective health, physical-education and wellness personnel. Facts and topics relating to the healthful lifestyles sought by concerned citizens in modern society.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 314 - Adventure Sports


    1-2-3

    Survey of outdoor activities including backpacking, rappelling, rock climbing, cycling, paddling and more. Practical experiences requiring out-of-class time. Fee.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 319 I - Sports in Contemporary Society


    3-0-3

    Examines the role of sport within the social and cultural context of contemporary society. Students will explore the relationships of sport to societal spheres such as education, gender, media, politics, race/ethnicity, religion and violence.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 323 - Experiential-Education Leadership Development


    2-2-3

    (See PSY 323 .) Learning theory, group dynamics, team building and leadership techniques for experiential-education challenge-course adventure activities, initiatives and games. Exploration of the use of experiential-education activities in organizations, therapeutic settings and the classroom. Fee.

    PR: PSY 101 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 330 - Motor-Learning Behavior


    3-0-3

    Examines the motor-learning factors and principles of motor development that influence the acquisition of motor skills and how these factors interact in the developmental process. Principles and concepts will be applied in class and field activities.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • KIN 340 I - Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports


    3-0-3

    This course is a review and study of legal and ethical issues that affect sports.

  
  • KIN 350 - Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise


    3-0-3

    Neuromuscular aspects of training takes a deeper look at the interaction between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. This provides a valuable perspective for understanding other concepts in exercise physiology, such as exercise training practices, fatigue, and disuse.

    PR:   
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 352 - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology


    2-1-3

    This course will introduce students to the physiology, physics, and energetics of the human cardiovascular system both at rest and during exercise. Topics covered will include the anatomy and physiology of the heart, blood physiology, the physics of blood flow and cardiac output, as well as the response of the circulatory system to static and dynamic exercise. Students will also learn basic electrocardiograph (ECG) interpretation. 

    PR: BIO 207 .  PR or CR: PHY 111 
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 354 - Medical Aspects of Sports


    3-0-3

    A survery of common injuries and medical concerns that may result or arise from participation in physical activity and sport. Course will include identification, short- and long-term care, rehabilitation, management, and/or prevention of such outcomes.

    PR: BIO 111 
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 380 - Nutrition


    3-0-3

    The study of contemporary nutrition is a critical topic for students in exercise science and related fields. The course will include essential science foundation needed to comprehend topics in nutrition. The basic nutrition, digestion and how the body functions using nutrients from food, nutrition for all ages, diets, food allergies and intolerant, and use of scientific studies to support new discoveries in nutrition.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • KIN 411 I - Exercise Physiology


    3-2-4

    Survey course in exercise physiology; overview of the acute and chronic responses to exercise, with particular attention to understanding muscle bioenergetics and metabolism as well as cardiopulmonary responses to exercise. Fee.

    PR: KIN 266  or BIO 206  and BIO 207 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • KIN 413 - Exercise Assessment & Prescription


    3-2-4

    A comprehensive evaluation of the knowledge and skills necessary to administer health-related fitness assessments. Focuses on laboratory procedures, testing protocols and how to develop and implement an appropriate exercise prescription for adults. Required for the major.

    PR: KIN 411 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 415 - Olympic Sport


    3-0-3

    Analysis and study of the Olympic movement to develop appreciation for the games.

    Term Typically Offered: as needed

  
  • KIN 416 - Exercise Training and Performance


    3-1-3

    This course examines the adaptations to a variety of exercise training methods through the application of the fundamental principles of exercise physiology. Training aspects for peak performance in aerobic events, strength, speed, and team sports will be considered.

    PR:   or CI
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 450 - Expedition Leadership


    2-2-3

    A theoretical and experiential examination of the use of the expeditions for enhancing recreation, education, personal and professional development. Technical competency, planning and implementation, facilitation strategies, risk management procedures, equipment management, personnel administration and program design are addressed. Fee required. Off-site expedition “intensive” experience required.

    PR: KIN 314 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 455 - Facilities Management


    3-0-3

    This course is designed to examine all facets of sports facilities, including but not limited to planning, development, and operations.

  
  • KIN 457 - Sports Finance


    3-0-3

    Introduction to current issues in sports finance.  Topics include accounting, policy procedures, ratio analysis, cash flow management, general investment strategies, and current financial issues in sports industry.

  
  • KIN 461 - Sports Leadership Development


    3-0-3

    Fundamentals of logistics in the development of a sport event or trip from concept to implementation.

    PR: SS or CI
  
  • KIN 462 - Sports Leadership Application


    3-0-3

    Applications of various techniques for organizing, implementing, and administering a sport, event, or trip. Includes field-based experience.

    PR: KIN 461 , SS or CI.
  
  • KIN 480 - Sport Nutrition and Metabolism


    3-0-3

    A study of the relationship between nutrition, energy metabolism, and exercise performance.

    PR: BIO 207  and KIN 380 
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • KIN 490 - Seminar in Kinesiology


    3-0-3

    Advanced study of special interests in Kinesiology. Repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    PR: Exercise Science major or Sports Administration major, JS, SS, or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: as needed

  
  • KIN 493 - Sports Administration Practicum


    1-2-3

    This course involves extended, hands-on experience applying theories and concepts of sports administration in a practical setting (subject to a approval). Includes field-based experience. May be repeated for up to six credit hours.

    PR: Completion of 60 credit hours.
  
  • KIN 495 - Exercise Science Practicum


    1-2-3

    Students will be involved in extended, hands-on experience applying theories and concepts of exercise science in a practical or research setting. Settings may include those involved in human performance, health assessments, rehabilitation, exercise prescription, or other areas (subject to approval). Students must hold a current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

    PR: BIO 206 , JS or SS. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required. 
    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • KIN 496 - Academic Internship


    3-9 hours variable

    Problem-oriented experiences on specific academic projects relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor. Students must hold a current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

    PR: KIN 201 , JS or SS. Current First Aid/CPR/AED ceritification required. 
    Term Typically Offered: as needed

  
  • KIN 498 - Directed Study


    1 to 3 hours

    Opportunity for students to work with problems (under direction of staff members) in areas of special interest not otherwise available in the departmental curriculum. No major may take more than five hours of KIN 498.

    PR: last-semester junior or senior majors and approval of school dean.
    Term Typically Offered: as needed


Latin American and Caribbean Studies

  
  • LCS 200 - Foundations in Latin America and the Caribbean (Foundations F3a, b or c)


    3-0-3

    This entry-level course engages in a wide-ranging interdisciplinary discussion of Latin America and the Caribbean with an emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries. The course begins with an overview of “Latin America” and the “Caribbean” as constructed concepts. It then explores several themes central to an understanding of the region’s heterogenous realities, including colonialism, nationhood, race, language, and culture. This is a discussion-based course that values discovery of and identification with Latin America and the Caribbean. Course content will include scholarly readings, digital media, art, maps, literature, historical documents and other materials depending on the course’s particular focus for the semester.

  
  • LCS 301 - Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean


    3-0-3

    A comparative exploration of significant differences and commonalities among the peoples, societies and cultures of the Latin American and Caribbean region from a social scientific perspective. Themes include the origins of the region’s cultural and linguistic diversity, race and ethnicity, gender, health, religion, foodways, popular culture, globalization and emigration.

    PR: ANT 200  or SOC 200  or LCS 200  .
  
  • LCS 310 - Latinos in the United States


    3-0-3

    Examines the history of Latino immigration to the U.S. and explores the contemporary nature and status of Latino populations in various parts of the country. Involves community-based research on Latino communities in Georgia.

  
  • LCS 344 - Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies


    3-0-3

    Concentrated study of a special topic in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Repeatable-no limit.

    PR: LCS 301  or CI.
  
  • LCS 350 - Costa Rican Culture


    3-0-3

    This course is taught as part of the Berry College/Fundación Progreso Guanacaste summer program in Costa Rica. Its disciplinary focus will vary depending on the expertise of the on-site professor. However, the course may explore cultural, social, political, historical, and linguistic elements of Costa Rica. This course may be cross-listed with another course taught in the professor’s discipline.

  
  • LCS 450 - Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean Studies


    3-0-3

    This course will address major issues and cultural productions in Latin America and the Caribbean.  Specific course content will depend upon the area of specialization of the instructor as the course will rotate between different departments.  Additionally, students will choose a specific topic of interest to them to produce a research project with the guidance of the course instructor.

    PR: At least 12 hours completed or CI.
  
  • LCS 496 - Academic Internship


    3 to 6 hours

    Problem-oriented experiences in specific academic projects relating to Latin America, the Caribbean or Latino-Caribbean populations in the United States.

    PR: See general requirements for academic internships in the catalog.
  
  • LCS 498 - Directed Study


    1 to 3 hours

    Supervised reading or written research on Latin America and the Caribbean when the desired focus is highly specialized or the material is not otherwise available in existing curriculum.

    PR: JS or SS and approval of dean.

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 105 - Nature of Mathematics (Foundations F2a)


    3-0-3

    An exploration of mathematical ideas with an emphasis on conceptual understanding and effective thinking. Topics may include, but are not limited to, elementary number theory, infinity, mathematical aesthetics, chaos and chance.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • MAT 111 - Elementary Statistics (Foundations F2a)


    3-0-3

    Descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and simple linear regression. Intended to be a first course in statistics for a variety of disciplines.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • MAT 120 - Precalculus


    4-0-4

    Designed to prepare students for the calculus. Polynomial and rational functions, theory of equations, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions. MAT 120 may not be taken for credit by a student who has earned a C or better in MAT 201 .

    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • MAT 140 - Topics in Mathematics


    variable credit hours

    A mathematical topic is to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided that the topic is different during each term.

    Term Typically Offered: As Needed

  
  • MAT 145 - Applied Calculus (Foundations F2a)


    3-0-3

    Mathematical tools using continuous and basic calculus techniques. Topics to include continuous functions, polynomials, rational functions, limits, instantaneous rates of change (derivatives) and continuous summations (integrals); applications to include area and volume calculations, related rates, minimization and maximization.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • MAT 150 - Topics in Mathematics (Foundations F2a)


    variable credit hours

    A mathematical topic is to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided that the topic is different during each term.

    Term Typically Offered: As Needed

  
  • MAT 201 - Calculus I (Foundations F2a)


    4-0-4

    An introduction to calculus including the following topics: functions; limits; continuity; derivatives and their applications; introduction to integrals; fundamental theorem of calculus; applications of the definite integral, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions; and beginning integration techniques.

    PR: Grade of C or better in MAT 120  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Sping

  
  • MAT 202 - Calculus II


    4-0-4

    Continuation from MAT 201 , including the following topics: additional integration techniques and further applications, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, topics in analytical geometry, multidimensional calculus including vectors, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and applications.

    PR: Grade of C or better in MAT 201 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • MAT 203 - Multivariable Calculus


    4-0-4

    Continuation from MAT 201 . Multivariable calculus, including functions of several variables, vector-valued functions and applications, gradients, vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green’s theorem and Stokes’ theorem.

    PR: Grade of C or better in MAT 201 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • MAT 219 - Discrete Structures


    3-0-3

    An introduction to discrete (non-continuous) mathematical structures and methods. Topics include mathematical logic, sets, relations, functions, sequences, recursion, induction, counting principles, graphs and trees. Applications in digital logic, computation theory, and algorithmic analysis will be emphasized. Required for major in math with computer science concentration.

    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • MAT 220 - Mathematics for Teachers P-8 (Foundations F2a)


    3-0-3

    Mathematics and pedagogical understanding of: sets of numbers including rational numbers and integers, measurement, statistical reasoning, graphs, and function through multiple representations. Modeling of effective mathematical pedagogy for children with emphasis on the development patterns and relationships and the use of mathematics as a tool for solving problems, communicating, reasoning and making connections.

    PR: Majors in early childhood or middle-grades education and sophomore standing, and successful completion of Berry Basic Math Assessment or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  
  • MAT 250 - Topics in Mathematics II


    variable

    A mathematical topic to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided that the topic is different during each term.  May be used to fulfill general education mathematics credit if the course carries 3 - 4 credit hours; may not be used to count as elective in the major or minor.

    PR: CI
    Term Typically Offered: as needed

  
  • MAT 303 - Linear Algebra


    3-0-3

    Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices and solution of systems of linear equations using matrices.

    PR: MAT 201  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • MAT 304 - Differential Equations


    3-0-3

    Elementary study of methods, nature and existence of solutions to first order, linear, higher order and systems of ordinary differential equations, including Laplace -transformations, solutions in power series and oscillation theory. Applications considered.

    PR: MAT 202  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • MAT 305 I - Proof Structures and Techniques


    3-0-3

    Introduction to various types of mathematical proofs and techniques used to develop them, including elementary symbolic logic, predicates, quantifiers, mathematical induction, direct proofs and constructive proofs.

    PR: MAT 201 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • MAT 311 - Probability and Statistics


    3-0-3

    Probability, discrete and continuous random variables. Distributions covered include binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson, uniform, normal and gamma. Moments and moment-generating functions of random variables. Elementary bivariate and multivariate distributions are introduced.

    PR: MAT 202  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall Odd

  
  • MAT 312 I - Modern Geometry


    3-0-3

    Euclidean geometry from an advanced standpoint requiring problem solving and rigor. Introduction to non-Euclidean geometries. Development of geometries from both an axiomatic mathematical system standpoint and an investigative viewpoint, with the use of appropriate manipulatives and technology. Includes a project on an enrichment topic.

    PR: C or better in MAT 305 I  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Spring Even

  
  • MAT 319 - Combinatorial Mathematics


    3-0-3

    Generating functions, combinatorial designs, graph theory, tree traversals, networks, computation theory, coding theory, Polya counting.

    PR: MAT 219 /CSC 219  and C or better in MAT 305 I  
    Term Typically Offered: Spring Odd

  
  • MAT 320 - Topics in Mathematics III


    3-0-3 or 4-0-4

    A mathematical topic to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided that the topic is different during each term.  May be used to fulfill elective hours within the major or minor.

    PR: CI
    Term Typically Offered: as needed

  
  • MAT 321 - Mathematical Inquiry in Early Childhood Education


    3-0-3

    Development of elementary mathematical concepts including: (1) number theory as related to number sense, place value, operations and estimation; (2) geometry learning theory and concepts; and (3) algebraic thinking. Mathematics education topics regarding national and state standards, process standards, assessment techniques and current topics pertaining to early childhood education. Field experience is a required component of this course.

    PR: MAT 220  and admittance to teacher education program.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • MAT 324 - Geometry for the Middle Grades


    3-0-3

    A postulational development of Euclidean geometry using a variety of approaches: Informal, Formal, Measurement, Coordinate and Transformation. This course does not apply to a major or minor in mathematics or mathematics education.

    PR: MAT 220 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall Even

  
  • MAT 340 - Methods for Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics Instruction


    3-0-3

    Investigations of mathematical topics, which are appropriate to the middle grades and secondary school curricula including: proportional reasoning, functions, algebraic development, and geometric thinking and concepts. Modeling of effective mathematical pedagogy with emphasis on problem solving, communication, reasoning and proof, connections, representation, and technology. Mathematics education topics regarding national and state standards, assessment techniques, and current topics pertaining to secondary education.

    PR: MAT 145  or MAT 201  or CI and Junior/Senior standing.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall Odd

  
  • MAT 350 - Topics in Mathematics III


    variable

    A mathematical topic to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided that the topic is different during each term.

    PR: CI
    Term Typically Offered: as needed

  
  • MAT 400 - Senior Seminar in Mathematics Education


    1-0-1

    Synthesis of the mathematical competencies required for certification in Georgia to teach mathematics in grades 6-12.

    PR: SS.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • MAT 403 I - Introduction to Abstract Algebra


    3-0-3

    Fundamental structures of algebra including sets, groups, rings, integral domains and fields.

    PR: MAT 303  and C or better in MAT 305 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • MAT 414 - Real Analysis


    3-0-3

    Sequences, series, metric spaces, completeness, connectedness and compactness.

    PR: MAT 202  and C or better in MAT 305 I  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • MAT 417 - Complex Analysis


    3-0-3

    Introduction to complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary functions of complex variables and derivatives and integrals of functions of complex variables.

    PR: MAT 303  and C or better in MAT 305 I  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall Even

  
  • MAT 420 - Advanced Topics in Mathematics


    3-0-3

    An advanced mathematical topic to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided the topic is different during each term.

    PR: C or better in MAT 305 I  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • MAT 450 - Topics in Mathematics IV


    variable

    A mathematical topic to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided that the topic is different during each term.

    PR: CI
    Term Typically Offered: as needed

  
  • MAT 490 - Mathematics Seminar


    1-0-1

    Mathematics literature and research reports by faculty, students and visiting speakers. Each student is required to investigate a topic in mathematics and perform an oral presentation. For junior and senior mathematics and math education majors only. May be repeated once for credit.

    PR: C or better in MAT 305 I , JR or SR standing and CI. 
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • MAT 496 - Academic Internship


    3 to 9 hours

    Problem-oriented experiences on specific academic projects relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor.

    PR: See general provisions for academic internships in this catalog.
    Term Typically Offered: As Needed

  
  • MAT 498 - Directed Study


    1 to 3 hours

    Supervised independent study in mathematics when the area of study is specialized or not otherwise available. No student may apply more than three hours of credit for MAT 498 toward the requirements for the major. Last-semester JS or SS and approval of school dean.

    Term Typically Offered: As Needed


Management

  
  • MGT 301 - Principles of Management


    3-0-3

    Survey of various fields of business management, including basic topics in business strategy, operations, human resources and organizational behavior. Students will have firsthand organizational experience in this course.

    PR: 45 credits or CI.
  
  • MGT 302 I - Organizational Behavior


    3-0-3

    Concepts and theories of motivation, organizational structure, leadership, team building and group activities in modern organizational settings. Emphasis is on experiential learning.

    PR: MGT 301 .
  
  • MGT 340 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship


    3-0-3

    Concepts of entrepreneurship, creation and operation of a small business. Case studies and presentations by entrepreneurs are emphasized. Development of business plans, marketing strategies, finance, personnel practices and operations in small businesses.

    PR: JS.
  
  • MGT 345 - Management of Human Resources


    3-0-3

    Survey of Human Resources Management and basic concepts of Human Resource Planning, job analysis, staffing, development, compensation, employee/labor relations, health and safety, industrial-employee union representation and impact of current HR laws.

    PR: MGT 301 .
  
  • MGT 415 - Cross-Cultural Management


    3-0-3

    Impact of cultural values on management functions and processes. Emphasis on verbal and non-verbal communication skills, cultural values, concepts of management, interpersonal and intergroup relationships, differences in temporal conceptions, culture shock, labor relations, and skills needed to conduct business globally.

    PR: MGT 301 .
  
  • MGT 440 - Advanced Entrepreneurship


    3-0-3

    This course is an advanced, integrative and experiential approach to entrepreneurship that builds on MGT340 Intro to Entrepreneurship. Its main focus will be in-depth exposure to the process of starting and scaling an enterprise from an idea and business plan into a company. In our class discussions we will examine and explore the entrepreneurial process and analyze business decisions that entrepreneurs face.

    PR: MGT 340  or CI.
  
  • MGT 441 - International Entrepreneurship


    3-0-3

    This experiential course includes content from a number of areas including strategy, new product development, international business, and entrepreneurship. Students will examine how startup firms can develop and grow new products in an international context. The focus is particularly on business development and leveraging knowledge.

    PR: JS
     
  
  • MGT 453 - Operations Management


    3-0-3

    Broad introduction to operations management-the design, operation, control and continuous improvement of productive systems in service and manufacturing organizations. Multiple learning methods employed to explore and understand, primarily from a managerial perspective, the nature of the operations function and its role in organization performance.

    PR: BUS 211  and MGT 301 .

     

  
  • MGT 460 - Special Topics in Management


    1-3

    Varied content provides an opportunity for faculty and students to accommodate their interests. May be repeated up to 3 times with a different topic. 

    PR: CI.
  
  • MGT 496 - Academic Internship


    3 hours

    Student will work in a professional setting under a faculty member who provides guidance and works with the student and on-site work supervisor to integrate work experiences and the student’s educational and professional goals. Development of a learning contract.

    PR: See general requirements for academic internships in this catalog; CI.
  
  • MGT 498 - Directed Study in Management


    3-0-3

    In-depth study in the management discipline in an individualized program designed by the student and the faculty sponsor. Alternatively, independent study may involve working with an individual faculty member on a research project in which students have the opportunity to see firsthand how new knowledge and understanding are developed in the business disciplines. To pursue independent study, students develop a learning contract with the faculty sponsor and will typically produce a significant term paper or project. At most, six hours of MGT 498 may be counted toward a degree program.

    PR: JS or SS and approval of school dean; CI.

Marketing

  
  • MKT 301 - Principles of Marketing


    3-0-3

    Broad survey of marketing as an integral activity in business and nonprofit organizations. Examination and analysis of marketing activities from the planning level to the consumption level, covering topics of consumer behavior, target markets, adaptation of products to markets, channels of distribution, pricing policy and marketing communication.

    PR: ECO 110  and 45 credits or CI.
  
  • MKT 322 I - Consumer Behavior


    3-0-3

    Development of an understanding of consumption behaviors and their determinants. Examination of research and theory from the social sciences for their relevance to understanding consumer behavior with the aim of understanding peoples’ consumption-related behaviors and evaluating marketing activities designed to influencing consumer behavior. Integration of psychological, sociological, and anthropological perspectives on the study of consumption.

    PR: MKT 301  or (PSY 101  and CI).
  
  • MKT 323 I - Marketing Research and Analysis


    3-0-3

    Introduction of the methods used in marketing research to generate information for marketing decision making; broad survey of qualitative and quantitative market-research techniques, with focus on data collection, analysis and interpretations.

    PR: MKT 301  and MAT 111  or MAT 311 .
  
  • MKT 326 - Personal Selling


    3-0-3

    Examination of the complex process involving buyers and sellers of products and services. Concentration on developing the sales skills required for creating effective exchanges and managing long-term relationships.

    PR: MKT 301 .
  
  • MKT 327 - Qualitative Research Methods


    3-0-3

    Combination of lectures and assignments providing students with a working knowledge of the concepts and methods of qualitative research, including focus groups, interviews and projective techniques. Student experience in application of qualitative-research concepts and methods to marketing problems through participation in all states of a qualitative research project including data collection, analysis, interpretation and report writing.

    PR: 45 hours or CI.
  
  • MKT 423 - New Product Development


    3-0-3

    Investigation and analysis of the new-product-development process, the management of a product through its life cycle. New-product development, pricing strategy, brand management, and product-deletion decisions are the focal topics of the course.

    PR: MKT 301  
  
  • MKT 424 - Marketing Communications


    3-0-3

    An integrated-marketing communications approach to the study of the many ways in which profit and nonprofit organizations communicate with their publics. Emphasis is placed on understanding the synergies between various communications tools (e.g., public relations, sales promotions, advertising, event sponsorship).

    PR: MKT 301 .
  
  • MKT 425 - International Marketing


    3-0-3

    Introduction to international marketing theory and research with practical examples of solutions to complex international marketing problems. Focus on the political, legal, economic and cultural considerations inherent in international businesses and their relations to market decision making.

    PR: MKT 301 .
  
  • MKT 426 - Experiential Marketing: Marketing Sports and the Arts


    3-0-3

    Examination of marketing practices in industries that focus primarily on consuming an experience, with specific focus on sports and the performing arts. Covers services marketing, experiential consumption, consumer attraction to sports and marketing strategies for sports organizations, consumer attraction to the performing arts and marketing strategies for arts organizations, sponsorship and licensing. Understanding sponsorship as a communication tool. Students will prepare and evaluate sponsorship proposals through projects with actual organizations.

    PR: MKT 301 .
 

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