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ABS173: Basic Instrumentation and Lab Math – 1 credit

Introductory course covering basic equipment, measurements, and calculations used in biotechnology laboratories. Prerequisites: None. BIO156 or BIO181 recommended.

ABS175: Design and Analysis of Multivariable Biological Experiments – 1 credit

Fundamentals of planning and conducting biological experiments examining the effects of multiple simultaneous independent variables and their interactions on a single measured outcome using a structured Design of Experiments (DOE) statistical approach. Emphasis will also be given to maintaining written documentation of methodology, data and analysis as well as the reporting of findings in a variety of formats. Prerequisites: None. BIO156++ or BIO181++ recommended.

ABS194AA: Special Topics in Applied Biological Sciences – 1 credit

Exploration of the foundation and application of a current topic in biosciences. Note: ABS194AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

ACC105: Payroll, Sales and Property Taxes – 3 credits

Tax reporting for payroll, sales, and personal property. Prerequisites: None.

ACC107: Bookkeeping Theory And Practice – 4 credits

Fundamental accounting practices; application to retail stores, professional firms, and personal service operations. Prerequisites: None.

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.

ACC211: Financial Accounting – 3 credits

Introduction to theory and practice in the preparation and interpretation of general purpose financial statements. Prerequisites: None.

SUN# ACC2201

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

ACC215: Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting – 3 credits

Theories and procedures of accounting for governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC112 or ACC211, or permission of Department or Division.

ACC216: Fraud Examination – 3 credits

Fundamental theory of fraud examination methodology to detect and prevent accounting fraud. Note: ACC216 can be used for continuing education credits for accountants. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in (ACC230 or ACC112 or ACC211) or permission of Department or Division.

ACC219: Intermediate Accounting I – 3 credits

Continuation of the theory and practice of financial accounting, applicable to assets, liabilities, equity related problems of income determination and financial reporting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC212 or ACC240 or permission of Department or Division.

ACC220: Intermediate Accounting II – 3 credits

Continuation of the theory and practice of financial accounting, applicable to assets, liabilities, equity determination of asset values, liabilities, and related problems of income determination, special topics and financial reporting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC219 or permission of Department or Division.

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.

ACC224: Tax Practice Administration and Business Entity Analysis – 3 credits

Federal income tax representation, practices, and procedures, including trust and estate income tax, exempt organizations, and retirement plans. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC121 or ACC221.

ACC240: Uses of Accounting Information II – 3 credits

Introduction to the uses of accounting information for internal and external purposes with emphasis on analysis for use by management. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC230.

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).

ACC270AA: Accounting Internship – 1 credit

Accounting work experience in a business or industry. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

AES103: Heritage and Values II – 2 credits

Survey course designed to introduce students and cadets to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). The course allows students and cadets to examine general aspects of the DAF, leadership fundamentals, service benefits, and opportunities for officers. The course also lays the foundation for becoming an Airman or Guardian by outlining our heritage and values. As a foundational course, this course provides a historical perspective such as lessons on war and US military, DAF operations, principles of war, and airpower. Prerequisites: None.

AES203: Team and Leadership Fundamentals II – 2 credits

A survey course designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Students and cadets will learn that there are many layers to leadership, including aspects that do not always come to mind. Such things include listening, understanding themselves, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students and cadets will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things like conflict management. Students and cadets should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. 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

AIS105: Introduction to American Indian Studies – 3 credits

Introduction to political, economic, and social structures of American Indian Nations. Provides overview of American Indian tribal cultures prior to contact, the impact of European contact, and the influence of western social systems on tribal nations. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C

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, and crime prevention through environmental design.
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

AJS140AA: Patrol Rifle Concepts – 1 credit

Pre-law enforcement employment course relating to how rifles are used in the patrol function. Prerequisites: None.

AJS151: Firearms I – 1 credit

Moral aspects, legal provisions, safety precautions and restrictions covering the use of firearms, and the firing of sidearms. Prerequisites: None.

AJS153: Firearms II/Handguns – 1 credit

Advanced familiarization with handguns. Variations of basic shooting stance. Legal and moral repercussions of self-defense. Includes range practice. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS151 or equivalent certified firearms training as reviewed by the Department.

AJS154: Firearms III/Long Weapons – 1 credit

Familiarization with different types of long weapons and associated ammunition. Emphasis on safety techniques for use and storage of weapons. Limited use of range for practice. Prerequisites: None.

AJS156: Home And Vehicle Personal Defense – 1 credit

Development of personal safety plans, confrontation avoidance, and effective self-defense tactics. Legal and safe use of firearms. Includes range practice. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS151 or permission of Instructor.

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.

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

Covers the fundamental principles of fingerprints, including the history of fingerprint classification, the biology of friction ridge skin, pattern analysis, comparison, and identification as well as their application in significant court cases. Also includes techniques for obtaining inked prints and developing and preserving latent prints. 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.

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

An examination of the history, organization, procedures, and methods of operation of public policing in the United States. Career opportunities and current challenges 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 in Public Safety – 3 credits

Victimology, the criminal justice system, techniques of crisis intervention and management, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes violent crimes, sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, the role of substance abuse, developing effective coping skills of victims and responders, appropriate community resources, and the cultural responsiveness of the justice system.

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 of community problems; community action programs and trends; human behavior, conflict and communication; and the relationship between the criminal justice system and community. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

ALT100: Academic Literacy Through Integrated Reading and Writing – 4 credits

Develops academic language skills and critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material through complementary reading and writing assignments. Prepares students for college level reading and writing intensive courses as well as career-related reading and writing tasks. Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement.

ARH100: Introduction to Art – 3 credits

Understanding and enjoyment of visual art through the study of art media, design elements, techniques and processes, and cultural contexts. Building awareness of the meaning, functions, and significance of art. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

ARH101: Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages – 3 credits

History of art from the Paleolithic period through the Middle Ages. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

SUN# ART1101

ARH102: Art from Renaissance to Modernism – 3 credits

History of art from the Renaissance through Modernism. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

SUN# ART1102

ART111: Drawing I – 3 credits

Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.

SUN# ART1111

ART112: Two-Dimensional Design – 3 credits

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

SUN# ART1112

ART113: Color – 3 credits

Investigation seeking visual solutions to a variety of problems concerning color in two and three dimensions and modes of color appearances, including light and effects in design and theory of design. Prerequisites: None.

ART122: Drawing and Composition II – 3 credits

Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111.

ART137: Alternative Photographic Processes – 3 credits

This course focuses on the 19th-century photographic processes including new picture-making technologies. Discussing the history of photography in relation with techniques taught in class. Students encouraged to explore historical processes in combination with contemporary technologies. Through technical demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and technical assignments, students develop a working knowledge of a range of processes while developing their own visual language.
Prerequisites: None.

ART155: Glass Fusing and Slumping I – 3 credits

Introduction to the basics involved in glass fusing and slumping. The concepts of glass, glass fusing, and glass slumping will be covered with hands-on experience using a variety of techniques to create finished glass projects such as jewelry, dishes, frames, and door bells. Prerequisites: None. Note: ART155 may be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

ART156: Glass Fusing and Slumping II – 3 credits

Further study in the area of glass fusing and slumping. Advanced techniques including Pate-de-Verre, Pattern Bars, watchbands, bracelets, and patterned dishes. Note: ART156 may be repeated for a total of 12 credits. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART155.

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.

ART165: Watercolor Painting I – 3 credits

Transparent and Gouache watercolor painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

ART166: Watercolor Painting II – 3 credits

Painting in water soluble media. Emphasis on individual techniques and design. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART165.

ART167: Painting I – 3 credits

Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various media in 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.

ART211: Drawing and Composition III – 3 credits

Advanced development of drawing skill with emphasis on compositional theory. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART122 or permission of Instructor.

ART222: Drawing and Composition IV – 3 credits

Further study of drawing techniques with emphasis on individual problems and techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART211 or permission of Instructor.

ART256: Glass Fusing and Slumping III – 3 credits

Further study in the area of glass fusing and slumping with emphasis on advanced techniques and design considerations, such as, plates designed using different techniques, weaving or strip glass, and combining previous techniques to create projects. Note: ART256 may be repeated for a total of fifteen (15) credits. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART156.

ART257: Glass Fusing and Slumping IV – 3 credits

Further study of advanced glass fusing and slumping including problems, professional practices, personal expression and experimental research into various techniques. Note: ART257 may be repeated for a total of fifteen (15) credits. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART256..

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.

ART262: Ceramics IV – 3 credits

Experimental work in clays and glazes. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART261.

ART265: Watercolor Painting III – 3 credits

Continuation of watercolor painting with emphasis on control and expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

ART266: Watercolor Painting IV – 3 credits

Advanced problems directed toward more personal expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART265.

ART267: Painting III – 3 credits

Development of materials and techniques of painting. Individual problem-solving. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART168 or permission of Instructor.

ART268: Painting IV – 3 credits

Advanced problem in painting. Study with greater emphasis on personal expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART267 or permission of Instructor.

ART290AC: Studio Art – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290AC students must have completed advanced courses in the subject field. ART290AC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

ART290BC: Studio Art: Drawing – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290BC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111 or permission of Instructor.

ART290EC: Studio Art: Photography – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290EC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.

ART290HC: Studio Art: Watercolor – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290HC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

ART290PC: Studio Art: Painting – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290PC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART168 or permission of Instructor.

ASB102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology – 3 credits

Introduces concepts and methods of cultural anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of communities in a globalizing world. Explores the concept of culture and examines a variety of cultural and social practices such as subsistence, economics, politics, marriage, kinship, gender and religion. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

ASB222: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World – 3 credits

Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

ASB223: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World – 3 credits

Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled lifeways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which fragment societies. Examples drawn from North America, Central America, and South America. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

ASE110: Engine Fundamentals – 4 credits

Diagnosis, disassembly, repair and reassembly of automotive internal combustion engines. Prerequisites: None.

ASE120: Automatic Transmission and Transaxle – 4 credits

Principles of automotive operation, servicing and repair procedures for automatic transmissions / transaxles; includes diagnostics and testing of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components. Prerequisites: None.

ASE130: Manual Drive Trains and Axles – 4 credits

Operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the automotive powertrain. Includes manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, drive axles, driveshafts, differentials, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive. Prerequisites: None.

ASE140: Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment – 4 credits

Principles of automotive suspension and steering systems. Diagnosis, service, and repair procedures emphasis on four-wheel alignment.
Prerequisites: None.

ASE150: Automotive Brake Systems – 4 credits

Operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive brake systems.
Prerequisites: None.

ASE180: Introduction to Engine Management – 4 credits

Introduction to automotive engine management. Includes the construction and operating principles of automotive internal combustion engines. Focus on operation and diagnosis of fuel systems, ignition systems, lubrication, and cooling systems.
Prerequisites: None.

ASE280: Engine Management – 4 credits

Diagnostic concepts of advanced engine management. Operation and diagnosis of engine management control systems, communication networks, and vehicle emissions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor.

ASE290AA: Automotive Service Internship – 1 credit

Automotive work experience in the automotive service industry. Note: 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of four (4) credits can be earned by taking any combination of ASE290AA, and/or ASE290AB, and/or ASE290AC; this combination may include repeats of the same suffixed course(s). Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

ASE290AB: Automotive Service Internship – 2 credits

Automotive work experience in the automotive service industry. Note: 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of four (4) credits can be earned by taking any combination of ASE290AA, and/or ASE290AB, and/or ASE290AC; this combination may include repeats of the same suffixed course(s). Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

ASE290AC: Automotive Service Internship – 3 credits

Automotive work experience in the automotive service industry. Note: 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of four (4) credits can be earned by taking any combination of ASE290AA, and/or ASE290AB, and/or ASE290AC; this combination may include repeats of the same suffixed course(s). Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

ASL101: American Sign Language I – 4 credits

Introduction of principles, methods, and techniques for communicating with deaf people who sign. Development of expressive and receptive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, and sign vocabulary. Overview of syntax, grammar, and culture related to American Sign Language (A.S.L.).
Prerequisites: None. ASL103 suggested as a corequisite but not required.

ASL102: American Sign Language II – 4 credits

Continued development of knowledge and language skills for communicating with deaf people who sign. Includes numbers, fingerspelling, and culture. Emphasis on enhancement of receptive sign skills and continued development of expressive sign skills. Application of rudimentary, syntactical, and grammatical structure stressed with continued development of sign vocabulary. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASL110: Fingerspelling – 3 credits

Introduction to fingerspelling techniques. Focus on methods, theory, and applications on receptive and expressive skills including manual alphabet production and numbers. In addition, skill development in speed, dexterity, clarity, and lexicalized fingerspelling, numeric incorporation, prefixes, suffixes, and polysyllabic words. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASL201: American Sign Language III – 4 credits

Linguistics of American Sign Language (A.S.L.) including non-manual behaviors and signing English idioms with conceptual accuracy. Emphasis on practical application of A.S.L. skills, expanded vocabulary, and cross-cultural communication. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL102 or permission of Department or Division. (ENG101 or ENG107) and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment) suggested but not required. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASL202: American Sign Language IV – 4 credits

Advanced American Sign Language skills including continued vocabulary. Emphasis on conversational techniques in a cross-cultural framework. Continued work on conceptual accurate signing of English idioms and words with multiple meanings. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL201 or permission of Department or Division. (ENG101 or ENG107), ASL200, and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment) suggested but not required. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

ASM104: Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution – 4 credits

Study of human evolution and variation; including fossil hominids and their tools, primate anatomy and behavior, human genetics, and the environment and human biology. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB, SG

ASM275: Forensic Anthropology – 4 credits

Survey of the role of forensic anthropologists, from the crime scene to the courtroom. Course focuses on how skeletal analysis can aid in medicolegal investigations, especially by identifying aspects of the life history of unknown individuals and by reconstructing events that took place at crime scenes. Covers both the legal aspects of forensic practice and the underlying biological basis for evidence obtained from skeletal remains. Examines applications of forensic anthropology in mass disasters, human rights investigations, and the deciphering of historic cases. Lab activities designed to illustrate techniques and principles central to the discipline. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB, SG

AST111: Introduction to Solar System Astronomy – 4 credits

Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. The scientific method, properties of light, astronomical instruments, our Solar System and solar systems around other stars. Includes hands-on astronomical observations and laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement.

General Education Designations: SQ