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ACC111: Accounting Principles I – 3 credits

Fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures. Prerequisites: None.

ACC112: Accounting Principles II – 3 credits

Continuation of the fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures, including interpretation of general purpose financial statements. Prerequisites: ACC111 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department or Division.

ACC115: Computerized Accounting – 3 credits

Understanding of fundamental accounting principles and mastery of an accounting information systems including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prerequisites: None.

ACC121: Individual Tax Preparation – 3 credits

Theory and practice of accounting for individual taxation. Prerequisites: None.

ACC212: Managerial Accounting – 3 credits

Development and analysis of accounting information for managerial planning and control. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in (ACC111 and ACC112), or ACC211, and (CIS105 or permission of Department or Division).

SUN# ACC2202

ACC221: Tax Accounting – 3 credits

Theory and practice of accounting for personal, corporate, and non-corporate taxation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC111 or ACC211 or permission of Department or Division.

ACC260: Certified Bookkeeper (CB) Preparation – 3 credits

Fundamental accounting practices including accrual and deferral adjustments, correcting common transaction recording errors, bank reconciliations and adjusting entries. Includes payroll accounting and related Federal and State payroll law requirements. Accounting for depreciation for financial and tax accounting purposes covered. Inventory valuation methods. Includes calculating, recording, and reporting under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Preventive internal control procedures to detect organizational fraud, theft, and embezzlement covered. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC111, or ACC211 or (bookkeeping experience and permission of Instructor).

AES101: Air Force Today I – 2 credits

Survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and an introduction to communication skills. The Leadership Laboratory component provides dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Emphasizes common Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, health and physical fitness through group participation. Prerequisites: None.

AES201: Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I – 2 credits

Focuses on facilitating the transition from Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC candidate. Examines the general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the modern technology currently used in overseas contingency operations. Featured topics include: Air Force heritage, Air Force leaders, introduction to ethics and values, group leadership problems and continuing application of communication skills. The Leadership Laboratory component provides dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Provides application of advanced drill and ceremonies; issuing commands; knowing flag etiquette; and developing, directing, and evaluating skills to lead others.
Prerequisites: None.

AES294: Air Force Physical Fitness – 1 credit

Physical training component of Air Force ROTC. Covers topics of immediate or special interest to a faculty member and students. Prerequisites: None. Note: AES294 may be repeated for credit.

AHU245: Arabic Culture and Islam – 3 credits

A survey of Arab heritage in the Arab world (Middle East). Cultural and social institutions and their contribution to the development of the region and its heritage. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU

AIS140: American Indian History – 3 credits

Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years including developments in the 20th century. Focuses on selected groups such as the Cherokee, Iroquois Confederation, Navajo, Sioux and Indians of the Southwest in relation to cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include development and influence of federal policies, past and present issues confronting Native Americans and how Native American individuals and communities maintain their identities as they confront social changes. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

AIS213: American Indian Religions – 3 credits

An examination of the historical and cultural background of diverse life ways and worldviews belonging to the peoples indigenous to the North American continent over time, including a study of modern day American Indian beliefs and practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

General Education Designations: C, HU, L

AJS101: Introduction to Criminal Justice – 3 credits

An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# AJS1101

AJS109: Substantive Criminal Law – 3 credits

Covers philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development from the common law to modern American criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definition of crimes, common defenses utilized. Includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense.
Prerequisites: None.

AJS113: Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices – 3 credits

Focus on changing the distribution of crime opportunities rather than offender motivation. Topics include application of situational crime prevention strategies, problem-oriented crime control approaches, hot spots policing, defensible space, and crime prevention through defensible space. Prerequisites: None.

AJS119: Computer Applications in Justice Studies – 3 credits

Provides literacy in microcomputer applications in major areas of the criminal justice system. Examines availability and uses of current software packages in criminal justice work. Provides hands-on experience with appropriate integrated software packages pertaining to justice studies. Prerequisites: None.

AJS123: Ethics and the Administration of Justice – 3 credits

Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices as they relate to administration of justice. Explores issues of how media/social media shape ethics. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

AJS139: Emergency Response to Terrorism – 3 credits

Fundamentals of emergency response to suspected terrorist events. Historical perspective of terrorist activities and methods by which responders can identify and protect themselves and the public from these threats. Coordination of responding agencies. Prerequisites: None.

AJS147: Emergency Preparedness – 3 credits

Emergency preparedness related to natural and man-made disasters. Planning concepts and the planning process; awareness and education programs and strategies for the general community as well as business and industries. Prerequisites: None.

AJS148: Fundamentals of Emergency Management – 3 credits

Emergency management systems including career opportunities, function, tasks and responsibilities of the emergency management program manager, role of the emergency manager in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Past civil defense and current emergency management systems since evolution from World War II. Prerequisites: None.

AJS149: Hazard Mitigation – 3 credits

Knowledge and skills required to develop programs to reduce losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made hazards. Prerequisites: None.

AJS162: Domestic Violence – 3 credits

Explores domestic violence as a social problem within the United States from historical, cultural, political, legal, and law enforcement perspectives. Provides an overview of theories, definitions and causes of, and interventions for domestic violence involving spousal, elder and child abuse along with teen dating violence. Examines the dynamics and effects of domestic violence. Addresses research issues and contemporary domestic violence policy. Prerequisites: None.

AJS192: Serial Killers And Mass Murderers – 3 credits

The study of serial killers, mass murderers and their victims. Examines the history and frequency of these crimes, profiles the killers and their victims, explores theories of causation, and discusses the problems and techniques of investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention. Prerequisites: None.

AJS200: Current Issues In Criminal Justice – 3 credits

Examines current issues, techniques and trends in the Criminal Justice System. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

AJS201: Rules of Evidence – 3 credits

A practical insight into the rules of evidence to include how to recognize evidence: the general rules governing admissibility of evidence; the hearsay rule and its exceptions; the use of documentary evidence, written memoranda, photographs, recordings and electronic surveillance; corpus delicti; opinion evidence, circumstantial evidence, evidential privileges. Prerequisites: None.

AJS210: Constitutional Law – 3 credits

An examination of the U.S. Constitution as it relates to the law enforcement function. Includes statutory law and judicial decisions governing the areas of arrest, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, self-incrimination and other constitutional guarantees. Required in AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None.

AJS212: Juvenile Justice Procedures – 3 credits

Examines the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency to the present. Including but not limited to the history, jurisdictions, terminology, procedures, and institutions of the juvenile justice system. Prerequisites: None.

AJS213: Evidence Technology/Fingerprints – 3 credits

Fundamental principles and processes of fingerprints to include identification, interpretation, and classification. In addition, students will apply fingerprinting latent fingerprint developing, preservation of evidence and the chain of custody. Prerequisites: None.

AJS214: Evidence Technology/Photography – 3 credits

The use of photography and other aids in identification and preservation of evidence such as fingerprints, footprints and impressions. Techniques in crime scene and traffic accident photography. Prerequisites: None.

AJS215: Criminalistics: Physical Evidence – 3 credits

The scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence with emphasis on scientific investigation, recognition, collection, and preservation of evidence. Topics include fingerprints, shoe prints, tool marks, firearms identification, paint chips and arson. Prerequisites: None.

AJS216: Criminalistics: Biological Evidence – 3 credits

The scientific analysis and examination of biological evidence with emphasis on collection and preservation of evidence. Topics discussed include blood, drugs, blood alcohol, hairs and fibers, and topics of special interest in criminalistics. Prerequisites: None.

AJS223: Forensic Pathology: Death Investigation – 3 credits

An examination of the medical investigation of sudden, unnatural, unexplained or violent deaths. Explains the legal and medical roles of death investigators and medical examiners. Additional topics include the autopsy, documenting and evaluating the body, routine and special investigative techniques, and death event reconstruction. Prerequisites: None.

AJS225: Criminology – 3 credits

Study of deviance, society's role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime; relationships between statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization and the various types of crime and categories of offenders. Required in the AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

AJS230: The Police Function – 3 credits

Theories of procedures and methods of operations of public police with emphasis on discretionary powers available to the working police officer. Career opportunities and current trends in law enforcement presented. Prerequisites: None.

AJS240: The Correction Function – 3 credits

Examines the history and development of correctional theories and institutions. Prerequisites: None.

AJS258: Victimology and Crisis Management – 3 credits

Victimology, the criminal justice system, techniques of crisis intervention, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, the role of substance abuse, effective coping skills, appropriate community resources and the responsiveness of the justice system. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB

AJS260: Procedural Criminal Law – 3 credits

Concerned with the understanding of procedural criminal law. Examines the processes and procedures followed by law enforcement, attorneys, and the courts in the apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders. Examines the rationale underlying major court holdings impacting the criminal justice process, the procedural requirements that stem from these holdings and their effect on the daily operations of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: None.

AJS270: Community Relations – 3 credits

Examination, recognition and understanding of community problems; community action programs; methods of coping with human behavior, victimology, conflict and communication; ethnic and minority cultures and environments; the community and relationships with the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

AJS275: Criminal Investigation I – 3 credits

Introduction to the theory of criminal investigation. Examines crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing, and basic investigative techniques. Prerequisites: None.

AJS282AA: Service-Learning Experience in Administration of Justice Studies – 1 credit

Unpaid Service-Learning (SL) experience, completed with approved community partner. Note: AJS282AA may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Standard grading is available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

AJS290AW: Narcotics And Dangerous Drugs – 1 credit

Pharmacological effects of the use and abuse of drugs, including a description of common abuse patterns and investigative techniques used in the enforcement of drug laws. Prerequisites: None.

AJS290BN: Courtroom Testimony Seminar – 1 credit

Courtroom demeanor and protocol. Role and primary functions of witness and legal counsels. Prerequisites: None.

ARH100: Introduction to Art – 3 credits

Understanding and enjoyment of art and visual culture through study of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art, design elements, media and processes, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on contemporary topics and cultural diversity in the arts. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

ARH101: Prehistoric Through Gothic Art – 3 credits

History of art from prehistoric through medieval period. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

SUN# ART1101

ARH102: Renaissance Through Contemporary Art – 3 credits

History of art from around the world from the Renaissance through contemporary period. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

SUN# ART1102

ARH115: History of Photography – 3 credits

Survey of history of photography from beginning to present. Emphasizes medium's impact upon society and other visual arts. Technical developments, aesthetic concerns, and individual photographers studied. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

ARH203: Art of Ancient Egypt – 3 credits

The art and culture of ancient Egypt from prehistoric through the Greco-Roman period. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

ART112: Two-Dimensional Design – 3 credits

Study of fundamental elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.

SUN# ART1112

ART115: Three-Dimensional Design – 3 credits

Fundamental principles of three-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.

SUN# ART1115

ART116: Life Drawing I – 3 credits

Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None.

ART117: Life Drawing II – 3 credits

Further study of form, structure, and anatomy of the draped and undraped human figure with emphasis on composition. Prerequisites: ART116.

ART119: Penciling for Sequential Art – 3 credits

Development of observational skills as they apply to sequential art. Emphasis on techniques that showcase how characters interact with their environment and manipulate props and cartooning anatomy. Includes techniques on composing page layouts, adapting scripts and reference gathering. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or permission of Instructor.

ART120: Inking for Sequential Art – 3 credits

Development of inking materials and techniques used in sequential art. Emphasis on the types of tools used in the industry and the various means of employing them. Understanding the duties of the inker and the process of computer finishing. Prerequisites: None.

ART138: Commercial Photography I – 3 credits

Basic techniques of lighting, camera work, and reproduction of commercial photography. Cooperation with commercial art community. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.

ART140: Portrait Photography – 3 credits

Fundamentals of portrait photography. Basic techniques of lighting, posing, design, and digital workflows applicable to the industry. Theory and practices of a portrait photography business. Note: Digital camera with manual settings required. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.

ART142: Introduction to Digital Photography – 3 credits

Fundamentals of digital photography. Includes camera operations, exposure techniques, introduction to digital output, and theory of digital photography. Prerequisites: None. Note: Digital camera required.

ART143: Intermediate Digital Photography – 3 credits

Intermediate theory and techniques of digital photography. Aesthetic awareness and personal expression from image capture through intermediate techniques in the digital darkroom. Introduction to high-resolution digital output. Note: Semi-adjustable, high-resolution digital camera is required. Prerequisites:A grade of C or better in ART142 or permission of Instructor.

ART151: Sculpture I – 3 credits

Exploration of sculptural form and expression in clay, plaster, stone, wood and metal. Prerequisites: None.

ART152: Sculpture II – 3 credits

Emphasis on control of sculptural media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART151.

ART161: Ceramics I – 3 credits

Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques of hand construction, decorating, glazing and throwing on potters' wheel. Prerequisites: None.

ART162: Ceramics II – 3 credits

Major emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze making and decorating techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART161.

ART167: Painting I – 3 credits

Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various painting media in easel painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

ART168: Painting II – 3 credits

Continued refinement of painting skills and investigation of new possibilities in painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART167 or permission of Instructor.

ART169: 2D Media Design – 3 credits

Generation of two-dimensional (2D) images, designs, and media using digital and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Understanding digital and design-based techniques and workflows. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.

ART170: 3D Computer Design – 3 credits

Artistic manipulation of computer images. Emphasis on color and three-dimensional (3D) design in production of these images. Existing software used to generate three-dimensional art. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or ADA/ART169 or permission of Instructor.

ART171: Jewelry I – 3 credits

Fundamentals of jewelry making. Covers hand formed methods, including cutting, shaping, forging, soldering, and lost wax technique. Prerequisites: None.

ART172: Jewelry II – 3 credits

Further refinement of personal expression using techniques and design concepts of ART171. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART171.

ART175: Electronic Publishing Design I – 3 credits

Introduction to the multiple elements of commercial publishing using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of electronic page layout techniques. Emphasis on publication design layout and concepts. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.

ART185: 3D Modeling and Animation I – 3 credits

Basic concepts of 3D modeling. Anatomy of computer geometry; basic elements that make computer models-curves, surfaces, non-uniform rational basis spline (NURBS), and polygons. 3D translation, shading, materials, and rendering. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.

ART210: Design Tools for Imagery, Production, and Publishing – 3 credits

Industry standard development of image manipulation, digital production, digital negatives, typography, and desktop publishing. New techniques using integrated software with multiple platform applications. Emphasis on alternative processes including: technique, aesthetics and creative imagery. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 and [ADA/ART169 or (ADA/ART180AD, ADA/ART180AE, and ART180AS)] and ART181, or permission of Instructor.

ART215: Advanced Electronic Publishing – 3 credits

Advanced use of electronic page layout techniques including in-depth styles; typography; technical documents and digital publishing interactivity. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ADA175AA, or ART175AA, or permission of Instructor.

ART216: Life Drawing III – 3 credits

Advanced creative study from model in various painting and drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART117 or permission of Instructor.

ART217: Life Drawing IV – 3 credits

Further development of skills in expressive drawing materials and techniques as applied to finished drawings of the human form. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART216 or permission of Instructor.

ART219: Coloring, Toning and Lettering for Sequential Art – 3 credits

Understanding of the digital rules and programs used in coloring, toning and lettering comics, and the problems presented therein within the sequential narrative. Emphasis on rules and guidelines within the industry, and digital coloring and lettering. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART100, ART119, and ART120) or permission of Instructor.

ART220: Publishing for the Comic Industry – 3 credits

Understanding of the comics industry. Includes researching, marketing, packaging, and distributing comics. Emphasis on selling and submitting to comic publishers, how to develop comics for self-publishing, promotional materials, and understanding contracts and copyrights involved in the process of publishing comics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or permission of Instructor.

ART221: Comics Creation – 3 credits

Development of a complete sequential comic, using all comics skills from beginning to end. Process includes scripting, penciling, inking, coloring or toning, lettering, and printing for publication. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART100 and ART219) or permission of Instructor.

ART234: Color Photography I – 3 credits

Basic principles of color theory, camera and input and output techniques using slide film or digital photography. Note: Film or digital camera is required. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.

ART246: Digital Fabrication – 3 credits

Introduction to concepts and application of computer visualization, modeling, and rapid prototyping for interdisciplinary arts. Students will design sculptures applying 3D computer modeling techniques, rapid prototyping, and other available digital output devices to produce solid models. Prerequisites: None.

ART250: Introduction to Printmaking – 3 credits

Introduction to concepts and techniques involved in Fine Art field of Printmaking. Deals with three most basic Printmaking modes of Serigraphy, Woodcut, and Monoprinting in first part of course. Overview of Etching, Lithography and Papermaking in second part of course. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111 and ART113.

ART251: Sculpture III – 3 credits

With emphasis on attention to individual problems and techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART152.

ART252: Sculpture IV – 3 credits

Advanced sculpture problems and professional practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART251.

ART255: Art Marketing – 3 credits

Career goals, presentation of artist and art work (portfolio, resume, business cards, catalog), pricing and selling works, networking, establishing a studio, promotion and publicity, writing press releases, proposal writing, business ethics, artist rights, copyright law, contracts and agreements, royalties, record keeping, and communication skills. Prerequisites: None.

ART255AB: The Portfolio – 1 credit

Choosing the right pieces to include, presenting art work, developing the portfolio.
Prerequisites: None.

ART261: Ceramics III – 3 credits

Emphasis on wheel throwing skill and individual style development. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART162 or permission of Instructor.