Online Courses

This course will consider the limits and possibilities of theory and criticism in the academy and in the "real world." We will consider theory and practice, thought and action, justice and power and how to use ideas toward transformation--of ourselves and our world. Most of all we will be building a "tool box" of theory for our critiques of culture, our intervening actions, and our ideas about the arts of social change. Prerequisite: WGS 101 OR AME 201 OR SOC 201 OR ENG 102W OR permission of instructor. Cross-Listed with ENG 318 and WGS 318

This course is structured in three modules¿Design/History, Concept/Form/Idea, and Translation/Application¿it covers various aspects of the architectural process. Students will engage in contextual exploration, conceptual modeling, and hand drawing, gaining insight into essential architectural principles of space, form, and design. 3 credits.

(This course is cross listed with ARC 111.) Techniques and trends in architecture, sculpture, and painting as related to the history of art from prehistoric times through the Gothic period. Lectures, text, slides, and discussion. Possible museum trip.

A studio course designed specifically for non-art majors who wish to have an introduction to studio experience including an emphasis in self-expression, and an exploration of techniques in drawing, design, painting and/or printmaking.

Fundamentals of 2-D design. Series of exercises and applied problems in visual organization; study includes line, texture, shape, size, space and color theory. This studio course is designed for both the non-art and art majors.

Intermediate course building upon the knowledge and skills learned in Graphic Design I. Students will explore intermediate graphic design in a variety of media and techniques. Students will be expected to integrate design history and theories into their own work. Prerequisites: ART202 or permission of instructor. Credit hours: 3

This course serves as the second half of the American Sign Language (ASL) sequence. It will continue with receptive and expressive use of ASL and discussion of deaf culture. This intermediate-level course uses an immersion style teaching where signed ASL is the only form of communication for the duration of the class. Prerequisite: ASL 101 4 cr.

This course will examine the history of aviation, including the milestones in the history of flight and the events that have influenced modem aviation internationally from 1783-present. Historical evidence, such as artifacts and recorded documents, will be examined to document the role aviation has played in world events. The course will explore the political, economic, social, scientific and cultural impacts of aviation. Prerequisite: ENG 101. 3 Credits (Cross-listed with HTY 120)

This course presents the theory of meteorology for those intending to make aviation or aviation forecasting a career. Weather concepts are explored and explained in context of the weather reporting and forecasting and their applications to aviation. This is more than a weather theory class, as the materiel presented aids the student in putting the theory into practice. Prerequisites: None 3 CR

This course will develop the student's ground based knowledge and experience necessary to prepare for the instrument rating (airplane) knowledge test. Subjects covered include: instrument flight rules (IFR) regulations, appropriate information in the Aeronautical Information Manual, the air traffic control system and procedures for instrument flight operations, IFR navigation and approaches, use of IFR en route and instrument approach procedure charts, aviation weather, safe and efficient operation of aircraft under IFR, recognition of critical weather situations and wind shear avoidance, aeronautical decision making and judgment, and crew resource management. Prerequisite: AVI 141, AVI 144A, AVI 144B and sophomore standing. 3 cr

This course prepares students for the commercial pilot (airplane) knowledge test. Subjects covered include: regulations, accident reporting, aerodynamics, meteorology, safe and efficient operation of aircraft, weight and balance computations, use of performance charts, significance and effects of exceeding aircraft performance limitations, pilotage, dead reckoning and use of air navigation facilities, decision making and judgment, aircraft systems, commercial airplane maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations, night and high altitude operations, understanding and using the national airspace system. Prerequisite: AVI 241and AVI 244A and AVI 244B and junior standing 3 cr.

This course focuses on the principles and regulatory practices of commercial aviation safety in the United States and worldwide community in the twenty-first century. The course includes regulatory information on CIAO and Safety Management Systems that is essential to the practicing aviation safety professional. 3 credits Prerequisite: AVI 120, AVI 341, AVI 344A and AVI 344B

In depth study of materials, hardware, and processes used in aircraft construction and repair. Topics also include acceptable methods associated with aircraft inspections, cleaning, corrosion control, fluid lines and fittings, hand tools, and measuring devices. Laboratory activities involve development of hands-on skills in a practical setting. 4 Credits.

Basic introduction to airframe structures used in general aviation aircraft, including metallic (also including fabric covered) and non-metallic (composite) structures, and rotorcraft fundamentals. Topics include aerodynamics, aircraft assembly and rigging, fabric covering, as well as introductions to structural repairs, aircraft welding, and painting/finishing. Laboratory activities involve development of hands-on skills in a practical setting. Prerequisites: AVT 101, AVT 102, AVT 104, and UAS 115. 4 credits

Introduces non-biology majors to the basic concepts and principles of biology through studies of the human organism. Laboratory dissections, correlated with lectures and the textbook, provide firsthand observations of organisms and their processes. Conducting experiments and analyzing the data collected ensures experience in the scientific process. Prerequisite: ENG100 and MAT9 or appropriate scores on the UMA Placement Tests.

This course explores the interaction of biotic and abiotic components in functioning ecosystems. It will examine topics in population distribution and dynamics, major terrestrial and aquatic habitats, community interactions such as competition and predation, nutrient cycling and energy flow through ecosystems. (3 CR)

The properties of proteins and enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids; metabolism and energy production; replication and protein synthesis. Prerequisite: BIO 321 and CHY 117 or CHY 211.

This course covers fundamentals of both innate and acquired immunity. The course will encompass interactions between cells of the immune system in production of immune responses and the molecules in control of these interactions. The course also includes cellular and molecular mechanisms of immunity, including antigen processing and presentation, histocompatibility, T cell and B cell development, initiation of the immune response, and immunological memory. Understanding of immunodeficiency disorders and neoplasms of the immune system, as well as basic understanding of tumor immunology are included. Prerequisites: BIO 321 or BIO 324. 3 CR

An introductory course exploring basic accounting concepts, processes and financial statements, as well as a survey of accounting specializations including but not limited to financial, managerial, taxation, non-profit, governmental, auditing, forensics, fraud and information systems. 3 CR Prerequisite: MAT 030 or permission of instructor.

This course focuses on financial decision making at a management level. Topics covered include relevancy of information, internal financial statement analysis, inventory management, performance measurement, cost analysis, budgeting, and management decision making. Prerequisite: BUA 101 or permission of instructor.

(This course is cross-listed with JUS 223 and POS 223) A comprehensive study of management in public and private sectors. The influence of human, social and political factors is integrated with treatment of managers structural and technical processes. Analyses focus on such theories as planning, controlling, decision making, organizational design, administrative skills, communications and information systems. It is recommended that ENG 101 be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.

A study of the process for identifying, evaluating and developing opportunities to create or acquire an owner-managed business. The course will cover approaches to personal assessment of entrepreneurial skills and interests, development of the business plan, methods of financing, options for the legal structure of the business, and other tasks associated with initiating the venture. Prerequisite BUA 101 or BUA 242 or permission of instructor

This course introduces students to ethical theory by way of specific ethical debates from the field of business. The ethics of downsizing, globalization, drug testing, advertising, and whistleblowing, among other topics, will be discussed. These debates will illuminate some of the theoretical principles that we use to evaluate right and wrong. We will examine the shortcomings and advantages of each theory, as well as critically examine the basis of business. Students will acquire an understanding of these philosophical approaches to ethics and develop their dialectical and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: ENG101.

A capstone course designed to integrate the course work in the business administration associate's degree management option. Special emphasis will be placed on small business management principles. Students will research and write a business plan tailored to their interests. This course qualifies as a small business elective. Prerequisite: BUA 211 and BUA 223

This course focuses on understanding financial statements at an advanced level with an emphasis on the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Shareholder Equity. The course also incorporates aspects of the stock and bond markets to further the student's understanding of how investors and others use financial statements to make financial decisions. (3 Credit Hours) Pre-Requisite BUA101 and BUA211 or BUA357

The use of data to reach business financial decisions. The concepts of projecting data for decision purposes is emphasized. Short- and long-term sources of financing, ratio analysis, leverage, break-even, capital budgeting, working-capital management, investments and dividend policy all are examined. Prerequisite: ECO 201 or 202 and BUA 211, or permission of the instructor.

(This course is cross listed with POS 362.) The labor-management systems of the private and public sectors are surveyed from the interdisciplinary perspective of modern industrial relations by analyzing three aspects. The nature and characteristics of labor-management relation are considered from such perspectives as the structural, historical, international, legal, psychological, and economic. Contract administration process and such issues as wages, economic supplements, institutional rights, and administrative rules. The two aspects are applied in a simulated collective bargaining exercise. Designed for students interested in labor-management relations in business, educational engineering, food service, government, health service, and social welfare organizations. Prerequisite: BUA/JUS/POS 223

This course deals with advanced topics of federal taxation. Topics include complex property transactions; the alliterative minimum tax; corporate taxation of income, distributions, accumulations, S corporations partnerships; tax exempt entities; international taxation; gift, estate and trust taxation. Prerequisite: BUA 276

An accounting course emphasizing the use of analytical procedures to conduct financial inquiries and fraud investigations. Students will learn how to interpret and dissect financial statements to deploy methods of analysis, including fraud detection, and communicate information necessary to evaluate transactions and account balances. Topics covered include comprehensive review of the balance sheet, income statement, equity statement, cash flows statement and their related accounts, as well methods of analysis, fraud prevention, detection and correction. Prerequisites: BUA101, and Working Knowledge of Excel. CR 3

This course emphasizes the practice of public accounting as it pertains to audits and other services that comply with the standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Topics include: the need for audits and other public services, audit planning, risk analysis, audit evidence, internal control including the internal audit function, audit reports, ethical standards, and legal liability. Prerequisite: BUA 202

A course that considers the basic principles and concepts of chemistry. Laboratory exercises introduce the student to basic laboratory techniques and illustrate the concepts introduced in lecture. This course is designed as an elective for non-science majors or as an introductory course for those who have not studied chemistry and plan to take other science courses. Co/Prerequisite: MAT 030, 4 CR

This course presents computing concepts and technology and introduces students to productivity applications used in the workplace, such as e-mail, the Internet, word-processing, spreadsheets, forms, and presentation graphics utilizing the free Google office suite. Students acquire skills by means of intensive, hands-on work at home or in a computer laboratory. This course may not be applied toward the CIS or Cybersecurity degree.

This course will serve as the initial introduction of programming concepts and techniques to non-programmers. The course will focus on the key concepts common to solving problems by algorithmic thinking, and to the fundamental concepts and techniques common to all high-level programming languages; The course will be taught using a command line version of the Python programming language.

This course introduces new Web technologies and modern trends, including responsive Web design and mobile-first strategies, as it explores both the Web design and Web development process. Students will learn to incorporate audio and video into a web page and add interactivity using CSS and JavaScript. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to current, professional web page development best practices. 3Cr.

Data science is the newest trend in the modem world and a signal of a shift in science as we are immersed in the computing age. Data science teaches us how to think from the lens of data and apply the scientific method through data. This survey course is designed to give students a sweeping perspective of the elements of data science and how that field impacts the modem world and will continue to impact the future. 3Cr

This course is intended to introduce and develop usage of SQL, the gold-standard for database query languages. The course will start with the basic foundation of relational databases as a springboard for learning the ins and outs of querying with SQL. Students will learn to execute and design simple queries, joins, set theory, and be exposed to other dialects of SQL that extend its utility. Prerequisite: CIS 110 or CIS 150 or CIS 255 or CIS 360

(Cross-listed with NUR 225.) This course will provide students with a survey of topics in the health informatics area. Examining computer's emerging role in delivery, management and analysis of health care, and how it impacts all stakeholders in health care arena. Competency skill sets include: Analytical assessment of medical information (both spatial and non-spatial) Systems Analysis and modeling and Project Management. Prerequisite CIS 100. 3 credits.

This course provides an introduction to telecommunications and networking. Topics covered include basic terms, concepts, equipment, protocols, and standards; network evolution and architecture; public and local networks; data security; the economics of network communication; network services; and the impact of data networks. Prerequisite: CIS 101. Credit Hours: 3

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for installing, configuring, managing, and supporting the latest Microsoft network infrastructure. The major focus would be on the understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server and IP-enabled networks. This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. Prerequisite: CIS 220 and CIS 240 Credit Hours: 3

The course is Intended to provide students with basic Linux server administration skills by focusing on core administration tasks. This class will provide a foundation for students planning to become full-time Linux system administrators by introducing key command-line concepts and Enterprise-level tools. Prerequisite: CIS 220 and CIS 240. Credit Hours: 3

This course is an introduction to relational database design and structured query language. The student will learn the principles of database design to include database modeling, normalization through 3rd Normal Form and then will learn basic ANSI Standard Structured Query language to interface with a database. Application interface to the database will be demonstrated. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS101 or CIS 135 or CIS 150 or CIS 360. Cross-Listed with DSC 255