Academic & General Education Course Descriptions

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ACCO 2313 Principles of Accounting I
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) A comprehensive introduction to basic financial accounting. Recording, summarizing and reporting cycle; principles of income measurement and asset valuation; accounting systems and controls.

ACCO 2323 Principles of Accounting II
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: ACCO 2313 Principles of Accounting I) Accounting for ownership equities of partnerships and corporations; debt securities; fundamentals of cost accounting for planning and control of operations.

ANTH 2333 Introduction to Anthropology
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Includes the evolution of man, races of man, prehistoric cultures, culture and its relation to heredity and geographic environment, the nature and place of language in culture, anthropological concepts, the growth of world cultures. Required of Sociology majors and minors as well as Social Science majors.

ART 2343 Art History and Appreciation
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) An historical survey course, covering the periods from Greek Archaic through the 20th Century, with emphasis on the understanding and appreciation of architecture, sculpture, painting, the graphic arts and the minor arts.

BIOL 1464 Principles of Biology
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: None) A comprehensive study of concepts and principles of living systems. Major inclusions are the cellular basis of life, biology of the organism and the diversity of life.

BIOL 1474 General Zoology 4 Cr.,
(3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: None) A course dealing with the diversity and similarities of living systems, levels of organization and modern biology.

BIOL 1484 General Botany
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: None) A study of vascular and non-vascular plants; covers the economic importance and life cycles, plant nutrition and the environment.

BIOL 2454 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: Completion or test score-validated exemption of all required developmental studies courses in English, reading, and math) A lecture-laboratory course designed to cover the structure and function of the following systems: the cell, tissues, skin, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses.

BIOL 2464 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: BIOL 2454 Human Anatomy and Physiology I) A lecture-laboratory course designed to cover structure and function of the following systems: circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive.

BIOL 2474 Microbiology
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: None) This course covers the fundamentals of microbiology, with particular emphasis on the impact of microorganisms on humans.

CHEM 1303 Basic Chemistry
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Designed for students with inadequate backgrounds in chemistry and mathematics to enter general chemistry. Reviews basic chemical concepts and mathematics necessary for general chemistry.

CHEM 1434 General Chemistry I
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: MATH 1333 College Algebra or departmental consent) Introduces the basic laws and theories of chemistry, with emphasis on the preparation, properties and uses of selected non-metals.

CHEM 1444 General Chemistry II
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: CHEM 1434 General Chemistry I) A continuation of General Chemistry I CHEM 1434. A study of qualitative analysis and the metals according to the qualitative scheme. Introduces organic chemistry.

CHEM 2414 Organic Chemistry
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: CHEM 1444 General Chemistry II) The study of aliphatic and aromatic compounds and an introduction to biochemistry.

CHEM 2434 Quantitative Analysis
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: CHEM 1444 General Chemistry II) Explores volumetric and gravimetric analysis. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of analytical data.

CHEM 2514 Biochemistry
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: CHEM 2414 Organic Chemistry) Includes the principles of cellular constituents, introduces chemical processes in living systems, and studies of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.

COMP 1001 Computer Basics
1 Cr., (1 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) This course is an introduction to microcomputer hardware, software, and terminology intended for the beginning computer user. (This course is not intended for transfer.)

COMP 1123 Introduction to Computers
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) A survey of computer concepts, techniques, and equipment. This course is an introduction to microcomputer hardware, software, and terminology intended for the beginning computer user. This course provides an introduction to and hands-on experience with popular application software.

ECON 2313 Principles of Economics I
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: ENGL 1313 English Composition I) Introduces the basic economics problems of a society, how the different solutions to these problems lead to different political philosophies. Discussions focused on the economic activities of the society as a whole, especially effects of monetary and fiscal policies on employment, income and price levels.

ECON 2323 Principles of Economics II
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: ECON 2313 Principles of Economics I) Topics include decision-making: of the firms and the consumer; market structures; farm problems; international trade and finance; and the global economy.

EDUC 1303 Introduction to Education
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) A survey course designed to acquaint the potential education major with the history and development of education in the United States. 15 hrs. field experience required of all education majors. Clinical experiences required.

EDUC 1313 Learning to Learn: Critical Thinking Skills
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Learning to Learn: Critical Thinking Skills for a Quality Workforce is a national training program created by the American Society for Training and Development to help employees and future employees (students) at all levels and all ages to think more analytically, to learn more thoroughly and effectively and to be more productive. It teaches individuals how to incorporate the basic skills of successful learners into their own learning and thinking behavior. (This course is not intended for transfer.)

EDUC 1323: Service Learning
3 Cr., (1 Lec., 8 SWE) (Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 12 semester credit hours of collegiate level courses) This course is designed for the General Studies and/or Associate of Arts degree major. Students meet in seminar sessions at the beginning and end of the semester and intermittently throughout the term. Students are placed in a trained volunteer service position with a local not-for-profit organization for a minimum of eight hours per week. Through community service, seminar classes, reflective journaling, and experience sharing students realize the connection between their academic preparation and the workplace. The personal value in volunteerism, its impact on the community, and the development of responsible citizenry are also goals of the course.

ENGL 1013 Basic English
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Corequisite: READ 1213 Developmental Reading, if required) Intensive instruction in the fundamentals of grammar and usage for students with low scores on college entrance examinations. A minimum grade of "C" is required for passing. Credit hours not counted toward associate degree graduation requirement.

ENGL 1233 Business Communications
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Business Communications provides an introduction/review of the basics in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and other mechanics as needed in current business usage. Dictionary usage and proofreading techniques are included.

ENGL 1313 English Composition I
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: a score of 19 or above on the ACT Test or a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 1013 Basic English; Corequisite: READ 1213 Developmental Reading, if required.) Instruction in fundamentals of communication, selected readings, paragraph and essay development, and written reports. A minimum grade of "C" is required for passing.

ENGL 1323 English Composition II
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: ENGL 1313 English Composition I) Intensive instruction in writing critical essays and the investigative paper. A minimum grade of "C" is required for passing.

ENGL 2313 English Literature I
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) The emphasis in this course is on English authors and literary developments from Beowulf through Samuel Johnson.

ENGL 2323 English Literature II
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: ENGL 2313 English Literature I) Continuation of English Literature I with a focus on English authors and literary developments from James Thompson through Dylan Thomas.

ENGL 2363 World Literature I
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) A critical survey of classical, oriental and continental literature. Emphasis on important aspects of the literary heritage of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Judeo-Christian cultures. One semester is required for the English major.

ENGL 2373 World Literature II
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: ENGL 2363 World Literature I) Continuation of ENGL 2363 World Literature I.

ENGL 2383: Technical Writing
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: ENGL 1313 English Composition I) A theoretical and practical application of professional, technical, and academic forms of writing. Emphasis placed on critical reading, critical writing, and development of structure and style that is conducive to technical and scientific fields. The student will examine how to shape the composing process for specific writing tasks to include technical reports, proposals, instructions, letters, and memos.

GEOG 2313 General Geography
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Sets forth principles of geography in its human aspects; acquaints students with the fundamentals of climate, water bodies, mountains, land forms, soils and minerals; includes sightseeing tours, guided tours, lecture tours.

HPER 1313 Personal Health and Safety
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Study of correct living, including fundamental biological facts and aspects of human behavior as they affect individual health, conduct and mental hygiene; agents of disease and modern scientific methods of controlling them.

HIST 1333 Western Civilization I
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) A survey of the foundations of Western civilization in ancient and classical times, through the medieval period, to the end of the religious wars in 1648.

HIST 1343 Western Civilization II
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) A survey of the development of Western civilization from the end of the religious wars in 1648 to present.

HIST 2313 U.S. History to 1877
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) A survey of United States history through the end of the Civil War.

HIST 2323 U.S. History Since 1877
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) A survey of United States history from the end of the Civil War to the present.

HIST 2333 Arkansas History
3 Cr., (3 Lec.) (Prerequisite: None) Study of the economic, social, and political evolutions of Arkansas from the Spanish and French explorations to the present. Cultural aspects of folklore, native art and music, and traditions that have remained a unique part of Arkansas heritage will also be explored. Satisfies certification requirements for Arkansas Teaching Certificate.

HOME 1323 Basic Nutrition
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) This course presents basic principles of nutrition and its role in the maintenance of health across the lifespan. Significance and application of recommended dietary allowances and therapeutic diets are discussed.

MATH 1013 Elementary Algebra
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: Placement by score on ACT, SAT, COMPASS or ASSET.) A survey course in college mathematics. Basic topics in arithmetic and algebra.

MATH 1023 Intermediate Algebra
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: MATH 1013 Elementary Algebra or a score of 17-18 on the ACT placement test in mathematics or equivalent score on the ASSET, SAT or COMPASS.) Designed primarily for students not qualified to enroll directly in Math 1333 College Algebra. Fundamental operations of the real number system, factoring, linear equations, functions and graphs, exponents, radicals and logarithms.

MATH 1123 Business Mathematics
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: MATH 1013 Elementary Algebra or ASSET, ACT, SAT or COMPASS assessment scores.) Business Math provides training in the fundamentals of math and in problem solving related to business situations and financial management. This includes percentages, payroll and taxes, insurance, statistics, and graphs. The course also provides instruction in using algebraic principles to solve business problems.

MATH 1333 College Algebra
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: MATH 1023 Intermediate Algebra or placement by score on ACT, SAT, COMPASS or ASSET.) The number system and fundamental operations, linear and quadratic equations, functions and graphs, complex numbers, inequalities and logarithms.

MATH 1343 College Trigonometry
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisites: MATH 1333 College Algebra) Trigonometric functions, fundamental identities, variation and graphs of trigonometric functions, functions of composite angles, polar coordinates, logarithms, solutions of right and oblique triangles, progressions and the binomial theorem.

MATH 2373 Introduction to Statistics
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: MATH 1013 Elementary Algebra) The classification of data, different kinds of averages and their uses, frequency distributions, meaning of dispersion and its measurement, regression or trend lines, the meaning of correlations. This course will not be counted toward a major in mathematics.

LANG 2414 Elementary Spanish I
4 Cr., (4 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Introductory courses in Spanish; language skills emphasized through basic reading, writing and speaking. For students with no previous study of Spanish.

LANG 2424 Elementary Spanish II
4 Cr., (4 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: LANG 2413 Elementary Spanish I) A continuation of Elementary Spanish I.

LANG 2434 Intermediate Spanish I
4 Cr., (4 Lec.) (Prequisite: LANG 2424 Elementary Spanish II) Continuation of the introductory course Spanish II. Skills are emphasized through basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on practical vocabulary and the oral use of the language along with proper use of grammar and cultural information. The student will begin to use the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and use more abstract vocbulary and more complex language structure.

LANG 2444 Intermediate Spanish II
4 Cr., (4 Lec.) (Prequisite: LANG 2434 Intermdiate Spanish I) Continuation of the introductory course Spanish II. Skills are emphasized through basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on practical vocabulary and the oral use of the language along with proper use of grammar and cultural information. The student will use the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and use more abstract vocbulary and more complex language structure.

MUSI 2333 Music History and Appreciation
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Designed for non-music majors who elect to study music as a cultural experience. A survey and listening course of the music literature of all periods.

PHIL 2313 History of Philosophy
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Acquaints the student with the principal developments in philosophy from ancient Greece to the contemporary period. Emphasis placed on principal philosophers and their contributions.

PHIL 2323 Ethics
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) A philosophical examination of the foundations of ethics in the professions. The study of relationships between professional and ordinary ethics; social responsibilities of the professions; and codes of ethics.

PHYS 1404 Physical Science
4 Cr., (3 Lec, 2 Lab.)  (Prerequisite: None) A survey of physical sciences for the non-science major. Covers the disciplines of physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology and meteorology. This course is a part of the general education program.

PHYS 2414 General Physics I
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab)  (Prerequisite: MATH 1343 College Trigonometry) An introductory course in mechanics, heat and sound.

PHYS 2424 General Physics II
4 Cr., (3 Lec., 2 Lab)  (Prerequisite: PHYS 2414 General Physics I) A continuation of PHYS 2414 General Physics I which includes the study of electricity, magnetism, and light.

POLI 2313 American Government
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Study of the development of the national government, including relationships among federal, state and local governments.

POLI 2323 State and Local Governments
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Study of the state governments in the United States.

PSYC 2303 General Psychology
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Gives a broad overview of psychology, covering such topics as the development of the organism, biological basis of behavior, learning, memory, history of psychology, social basis of behavior, and individual differences.

PSYC 2323 Developmental Psychology
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Deals with development from conception through death. Discusses prenatal development, physical and cognitive development, language acquisition and social emotional development, and the aging process, factors that influence development, and applications of developmental principles.

PSYC 2333 Child Growth and Development
3 Cr., (3 Lec.) (Prerequisite: PSYC 2303 or by permission) This course focuses on children birth to eight years of age and covers all aspects of a child's physical and cognitive growth and socio-emotional development. The students will be introduced to ways to observe and evaluate children's development and recognize possible delays in development.

READ 1213 Developmental Reading
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) The course emphasizes and provides reading instruction in vocabulary development through the implementation of word-attack skills, context clues and the utilization of the dictionary. Instruction in various levels and kinds of comprehension are stressed and techniques are also provided for training in surveying, skimming and scanning.

SOCI 2313 Introduction to Sociology
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) An introduction to the study of human nature, to groups and groupings in society, to the varieties of social processes and to the nature and content of culture, including the primary institutions of society. Required of sociology as well as social science majors and minors.

SPEE 2393 Oral Communication for Public Address
3 Cr., (3 Lec.)  (Prerequisite: None) Develops the ability to speak easily and fluently before groups. Emphasizes various arts of speech, including public speaking, oral interpretation, and group discussion. Special emphasis placed on pronunciation, articulation and vocabulary development.

SPEE 2413 Introduction to Theatre and Drama
3 Cr., (3 Lec.) (Prerequisite: None) Introduction to theatre arts; playwriting, directing, acting, and design. Introduction to the various elements which make up dramatic art.

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