NSU Catalog 2013-2014

May 31, 2024

NSU Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are arranged in alphabetical order by subject code (prefix).

Courses numbered less than 100 are considered developmental and do not count as credit toward graduation. These courses serve as preparation for college level courses and are required prerequisites for math and English courses. They must be completed in the first 30 attempted credit hours. Placement in these courses is based on ACT, SAT, or COMPASS test scores. They are self-support courses and charged at that tuition rate.

Freshmen and sophomores may take courses numbered 100 and 200 providing that the necessary prerequisites have been completed. Courses numbered 300 and 400 are normally junior and senior level but might be taken by sophomores if the necessary prerequisites have been met. Courses numbered 500 and 600 are entry- level graduate courses offered in conjunction with the undergraduate-level course. Undergraduate students who wish to enroll for the course at the 500 or 600 level must secure permission from the Graduate School. Courses numbered 700 are open to graduate students only.

Pre-requisites: Some classes have pre-requisites which must be met before enrolling in the class. This can consist of passing grades in specific courses, minimum scores on placement exams, a specified class level or admission to a particular program. It has been determined by the disciplines that these pre-requisites are necessary to prepare the student for enrollment. Pre-requisites are listed in the course description for each class.

Credits are semester hours. Asterisk (*) indicates that the course is not offered every year.

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Business Administration
	BADM 620 - Quantitative Procedures for Business This is an accelerated course in applications of mathematics and statistics to business and economics. Topic coverage includes: 1) equations and their graphs; 2) matrices and their operations; 3) differential calculus, in particular, first and second calculus, in particular, first and second derivatives of single and multi-variable 5) probability; 6) distributions; 7) hypothesis testing; 8) linear regression and analysis; 9) time series analysis; and 10) the modeling of business and economic problems. Computer applications are included. 3 credits
	BADM 680 - Foundations of Management and Marketing Provides a broad conceptual background of fundamental knowledge in management and marketing for graduate students who have an inadequate background in these subjects. 3 credits
	BADM 708 - International Finance Balance of payment analysis, international equilibrium and the mechanism of adjustment, international money markets and monetary standards, capital movements and the objectives of international monetary movement and corporate finance. 3 credits
	BADM 715 - International Trade Theoretical analysis, historical survey and current problems of international trade; an examination of international economic policies and institutions especially as they relate to national political and economic objectives; trade barriers and controls. 3 credits
Biology
	BIOL 101 - Biology Survey I Study of the nature, diversity, and classification of life, ecology, cells and cell cycles, Mendelian and modern genetics evolution and evolution theory. Intended for those not majoring in biology. Co-requisite: BIOL 101L 3 credits
	BIOL 101L - Biology Survey I Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 101 . Co-requisite: BIOL 101 0 credit
	BIOL 151 - General Biology I The introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology. Presents the concepts or cell biology, evolution, heredity, molecular genetics and ecology. Co-requisite: BIOL 151L 4 credits
	BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 151 . Co-requisite: BIOL 151 0 credit
	BIOL 153 - General Biology II A continuation of BIOL 151 , the introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology. Presents the concepts of animal and plant structure and function, energetics, and reproduction. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 Co-requisite: BIOL 153L 4 credits
	BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 153 . Co-requisite: BIOL 153 0 credit
	BIOL 204 - Genetics and Cellular Biology Second course in a 2-semester sequence designed to teach students current concepts in genetics, cellular and molecular biology. This course will prepare students in the biological sciences for advanced courses in their emphasis areas. Topics covered in this course include: DNA and chromosomal structure; mobile genetic elements; transcription; RNA processing; translation; enzymes and metabolism; membrane structure and function; respiration and photosynthesis; the endomembrane system and trafficking; cytoskeleton; cell signaling; genetic engineering and biotechnology. This course is designed to be taken in conjunction with BIOL 204L, Genetics and Cellular Lab. Prerequisite: One semester of Organic Chemistry is highly recommended. Co-requisite: BIOL 204L 4 credits
	BIOL 204L - Genetics and Cellular Biology Lab Lab to accompany BIOL 204 Co-requisite: BIOL 204 0 credits
	BIOL 208 - Oceans and Their Ecosystems This course will start with a look at how the oceans developed on our planet, including the seafloor spreading theory and hydrologic cycle. The benthic substrate and benthos will be considered as well as the physical and chemical properties of seawater. The basics of oceanography (including currents, waves, tides, oceanography (including currents, waves, tides, and marine biology (including the zones of the ocean, marine food webs, plankton, and nekton) will be considered. Environmental concerns that pertain to the oceans will be covered. This course will also briefly cover some basic earth science such as plate tectonics and the motion of the atmosphere and how these pertain to the oceans. (Note: this course will fulfill a general elective, but not an elective course in the biology major.) 3 credits
	BIOL 211 - Environmental Biology Historic and current ecological principles and human impact on the environment. Alternative modes of action are sought and discussed for South Dakota and the world. Intended for those not majoring in biology. (This course does not serve as a prerequisite for upper division courses in biology.) Lecture: two hours per week; lab or small group discussion: two hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL 211L 3 credits
	BIOL 211L - Environmental Biology Lab Laboratory component to BIOL 211 . Co-requisite: BIOL 211 0 credit
	BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy Structures of various systems in the human body are presented as a structural basis for physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 or BIOL 101 Co-requisite: BIOL 221L 4 credits
	BIOL 221L - Human Anatomy Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 221 . Co-requisite: BIOL 221 0 credit
	BIOL 235 - Introduction to Biotechnology Presents a basic overview of biotechnology emphasizing current DNA and RNA technologies and structure and function of biomolecules. The application of these techniques in the fields of medicine, agriculture, forensics and the environment is emphasized. Scientific methods, current good laboratory practices (cGLP), standard operating procedures (SOP), environmental regulations and ethics of the biotechnology industry will also be covered. Co-requisite: BIOL 235L 3 credits
	BIOL 235L - Introduction to Biotechnology Lab Laboratory to accompany BIOL 235 . Co-requisite: BIOL 235 0 credit
	BIOL 240 - Biotechnology Lab Methods and Techniques Students will become familiar with the theory and application of many analytical methods currently utilized in the field of biotechnology. These methods include: aespetic techniques, current good laboratory practices (cGLP), ELISA and immunoaffinity techniques, methods for determining enzymatic activity, determining enzymatic activity, methods, electrophoresis, light microscopy, restriction endonuclease digestion, agar and acrylamide electrophoresis of nucleic acids, Southern and Northern blotting, polymerase chain reaction and bioassays. Topics in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics will also be discussed. Considerable emphasis will be placed on proper methods for data recording, analysis and Co-requisite: BIOL 240L 3 credits
	BIOL 240L - Biotechnology Lab Methods and Techniques Lab Laboratory to accompany BIOL 240 Co-requisite: BIOL 240 0 credit
	BIOL 245 - Cell Culture Techniques Students will be introduced to numerous laboratory techniques and methods involving animal, plant, fungal and bacterial cell cultures. Among the methods taught are: aseptic tissue culture techniques of model organisms, current good lab practices (cGLPs), and isolation, culture and preservation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic preservation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cultures from ATCC and other repositories. Additionally, current methods for genetic engineering, propagation and analysis of crops and animals significant to the field of biotechnology will be explored. Students will also be introduced to fermentation processes as well as the regulatory requirements and associated agencies. Co-requisite: BIOL 245L 3 credits
	BIOL 245L - Cell Culture Techniques Laboratory Laboratory to accompany BIOL 245 . Co-requisite: BIOL 245 0 credit
	BIOL 250 - Introduction to Bioinformatics and Proteomics This course explores the theory and practice of biological database mining and analysis. In particular, students are introduced to integrated systems where a variety of data sources are connected through World Wide Web access. Information retrieval and interpretation are discussed, and many practical examples in a computer laboratory setting enable students to improve their data mining skills. Methods included in the course are searching the biotechnology literature (e.g. medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, chemical databases), sequence homology searching and multiple alignments, protein sequence motif analysis, and several genome analytical methods. Co-requisite: BIOL 250L 3 credits
	BIOL 250L - Introduction to Bioinformatics and Proteomics Lab Laboratory to accompany BIOL 250 . Co-requisite: BIOL 250 0 credit
	BIOL 285 - Medical Terminology This course introduces the student to the technical language of medicine that has been developed logically from Latin and Greek roots. The student is shown how medical terms are built from their individual parts, or elements, which form the anatomy of the word. The information in this course will enable students to: identify the this course will enable students to: identify the medical terms, understand the importance of suffixes and prefixes in forming medical terms, link word elements together to form medical terms, break down or deconstruct a medical term into its elements, connect the singular and plural forms of medical terms, and verbalize the pronunciation of medical terms. 3 credits
	BIOL 288 - Health and Physiological Aspects of Aging This course will address a wide range of issues related to the health and the biology of aging. It will examine the physiology of human aging and diseases of aging with an emphasis on dementia. It will consider how factors such as preventative measures, social support, medication use, and stress can contribute to healthy lifestyles and increased longevity. 3 credits
	BIOL 291 - Independent Study Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
	BIOL 292 - Topics Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
	BIOL 301 - Plant Systematics Principles of phylogeny, classification, nomenclature, evolution; demonstrations, field study and laboratory practice in collection, preserving, and identifying plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 301L 4 credits
	BIOL 301L - Plant Systematics Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 301 . Co-requisite: BIOL 301 0-1 credit
	BIOL 311 - Principles of Ecology Basic principles of ecology including the sub disciplines of physiological ecology, population ecology, community ecology, evolutionary ecology, and ecosystems ecology from both a theoretical and applied aspect. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 311L 4 credits
	BIOL 311L - Principles of Ecology Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 311 . Co-requisite: BIOL 311 0 credit
	BIOL 312 - Hematology Identification of normal and abnormal blood cells in various hematological disorders. Theory and application of hematology procedures. Theory and mechanisms of hemostasis. Morphologic examination of blood and bone marrow and laboratory testing used in hematological study. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 , BIOL 221 (or concurrent enrollment) BIOL 325 (or concurrent enrollment) Co-requisite: BIOL 312L 4 credits
	BIOL 312L - Hematology Lab Laboratory experience to accompany BIOL 312 . Co-requisite: BIOL 312 0 credit
	BIOL 325 - Physiology Basic cell physiology, neural, hormonal and neuroendocrine control systems. Coordinated body functions. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 , CHEM 112 , CHEM 114 Co-requisite: BIOL 325L 4 credits
	BIOL 325L - Physiology Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 325 . Co-requisite: BIOL 325 0 credit
	BIOL 331 - Microbiology This will be a study of the morphology and physiology of representatives of various groups of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 , CHEM 112 , CHEM 114 Co-requisite: BIOL 331L 4 credits
	BIOL 331L - Microbiology Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 331 . Co-requisite: BIOL 331 0 credit
	BIOL 343 - Cell and Molecular Biology Studies of structure, molecular composition, physiology, heredity and growth of cells form the contents of this course. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 , CHEM 114 Co-requisite: BIOL 343L 4 credits
	BIOL 343L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab Students will use practical applications and demonstrations to reinforce the lectures and discussions of BIOL 343 . Co-requisite: BIOL 343 0 credit
	BIOL 351 - Plant Structure and Function Plant diversity (including algae and fungi); structure, function, and evolutionary relationships. Lecture-laboratory, six hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 351L 4 credits
	BIOL 351L - Plant Structure and Function Lab Lab to accompany BIOL 351 - Plant Structure and Function . Co-requisite: BIOL 351 0 credit
	BIOL 355 - Mammalogy Identification of game, fur bearing, and small mammals; taxonomy of these groups, life histories and habits, preparation of study skins and skeletons; special reference to those occurring in Northern Great Plains area. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 /BIOL 153L Co-requisite: BIOL 355L 4 credits
	BIOL 355L - Mammalogy Lab Lab to accompany BIOL 355 Co-requisite: BIOL 355 0 credits
	BIOL 357 - Invertebrate Zoology A systematic study of the invertebrates, including their physical characteristics, relationships, life histories, and economic importance makes up the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 357L 4 credits
	BIOL 357L - Invertebrate Zoology Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 357 . Co-requisite: BIOL 357 0 credit
	BIOL 363 - Ornithology Identification of bird species; life histories, ecology, habits, and special structural and physiological adaptations of various groups. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 363L 4 credits
	BIOL 363L - Ornithology Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 363 . Co-requisite: BIOL 363 0 credit
	BIOL 365 - Vertebrate Zoology Structure and ways of life of the vertebrate classes. General anatomy, organ systems, and special characteristics of each class of vertebrates as well as detailed classification of the major Taxa down to the family level. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 365L 4 credits
	BIOL 365L - Vertebrate Zoology Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 365 . Co-requisite: BIOL 365 0 credit
	BIOL 371 - Genetics Principles governing the nature, transmission and function of hereditary material with application to plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 Co-requisite: BIOL 371L 4 credits
	BIOL 371L - Genetics Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 371 Co-requisite: BIOL 371 0 credit
	BIOL 373 - Evolution Surveys evidence for biological evolution and the historical development of evolutionary theory, and examines genetic and other mechanisms responsible for life’s diversity. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 2 credits
	BIOL 391 - Independent Study Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
	BIOL 392 - Topics A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
	BIOL 422 - Immunology Immunology and immunochemistry, mechanisms of immunologic injury, and their application to clinical immunobiology. Serological techniques for detecting and measuring the presence of antigens or antibodies in specimens and production of immune serum. Prerequisite: CHEM 114 Co-requisite: BIOL 422L 4 credits
	BIOL 422L - Immunology Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 422 . Co-requisite: BIOL 422 0 credit
	BIOL 434 - Herpetology This course is a study of reptiles and amphibians including their life history, ecology, reproductive habits, physiology, systematics, and world-wide distribution. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 /BIOL 153L Co-requisite: BIOL 434L 4 credits
	BIOL 434L - Herpetology Lab Lab to accompany BIOL 434 . Co-requisite: BIOL 434 0 credits
	BIOL 467 - Parasitology The broad field of animal parasitology, including protozoa, helminths, and arthrodpods. Emphasis on identification, life histories, control, and economic and medical importance. Laboratory includes morphology and identification of representative groups of parasites, as well as techniques of diagnosis of parasitic disease. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151 , BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 467L 3 credits
	BIOL 467L - Parasitology Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 467 . Co-requisite: BIOL 467 0 credit
	BIOL 483 - Developmental Biology Analysis of the processes of animal development beginning with the formation of female and male gametes (ova and sperm) and ending with organ differentiation. Evolutionary concepts of animal development, developmental genetics, and molecular biological approaches to the analysis of development. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 Co-requisite: BIOL 483L 4 credits
	BIOL 483L - Developmental Biology Lab Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 483 . Co-requisite: BIOL 483 0 credit
	BIOL 484 - Environmental Science and Conservation An in-depth coverage of the impact of mankind on natural resources exploring ways in which these can be harnessed in an environmentally sustainable fashion. Topics covered include: population, habitat conservation, biodiversity, soil erosion, water supplies, pollution, waste disposal and the energy crisis. Lectures are complemented with films and class surveys of current environmental statistics using library resources and the Internet. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 484L 3 credits
	BIOL 484L - Environmental Science and Conservation Lab Lab to accompany BIOL 484 , Environmental Science and Conservation. Co-requisite: BIOL 484 0 credit
	BIOL 490 - Seminar A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits
	BIOL 491 - Independent Study Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
	BIOL 492 - Topics Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-5 credits
	BIOL 494 - Internship Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-12 credits
	BIOL 495 - Practicum Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1 credit
	BIOL 496 - Field Experience Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course. 1-12 credits
	BIOL 591 - Independent Study Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-2 credits
	BIOL 592 - Topics Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-5 credits
	MLS 494 - Internship Applied, monitored and supervised, field based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 8-16 credits
Center of Excellence
	CEX 491 - Independent Study Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
	CEX 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. 1-6 credits
Counselor Education
	CGPS 710 - Administration of School Counseling Services This course is the study of school counseling in K-12 schools with an emphasis on the delivery of developmentally appropriate and comprehensive counseling services which meet the needs of all student clients. Students learn the tenets of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Model, and incorporate the ethical codes and guidelines of ASCA, the American Counseling Association (ACA), and the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). 3 credits
	CGPS 711 - Counseling Children and Adolescents This course is the study of counseling approaches which are developmentally and multiculturally appropriate, preventive, remedial, and comprehensive in nature to utilize with children and adolescents. Investigation into at-risk behavior patterns will be discussed, as well as an examination of evidence-based theoretical orientations, strategies, and techniques to use when working with children and adolescents, their parents, and school personnel. 3 credits
	CGPS 713 - Administration of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Services This course examines the organization, administration, and evaluation of mental health counseling programs in community settings. 3 credits
	CGPS 736 - Assessment in Counseling An intensive study of the process of collecting, summarizing, interpreting, and utilizing information pertaining to the understanding of the individual. 3 credits
	CGPS 737 - Assessment: Psychopathology and Diagnosis Comprehensive and applied examination of mental disorders as described in the DSM. Emphasis on collaborative diagnostic interviewing, differential-diagnosis, and documentation in clinical settings. 3 credits
	CGPS 739 - Psychopharmacology A study of brain chemistry and its interaction with drugs, both prescribed and illicit. Behavioral aspects related to the use of drugs as its relates to treatment and therapy. 3 credits
	CGPS 742 - Career and LifestyleDevelopment An introduction to the psychology of careers and to the practice of career counseling. Included are career development theories, occupational classification systems, assessment instruments, and the use of occupational information for career education and life planning. Career counseling strategies for use with a diverse population are introduced and applied. 3 credits
	CGPS 747 - Chemical Abuse and Dependency Counseling This course explores the historical perspective of the use, abuse, and addictive nature of mood-altering chemicals; cultural, gender, and age differences in usage; the etiology and continuum of use and abuse; and current DSM categories. Also included are the effects on family members; the health behavioral, and psychological effects of mood-altering chemicals; community and referral sources; appropriate treatment matching strategies and terminology; metabolism and physiology; co-morbid issues; assessment tools; recovery processes; and evidence-based treatments. 3 credits
	CGPS 748 - Behavioral Addictions Counseling Designed as an advanced course in addictionology, this course investigates the theoretical foundations of the concept of addiction and the interaction of addiction with factors regarding personal identity development through the lifespan, family functioning, and sociopolitical forces. 3 credits
	CGPS 752 - Crisis and Disaster Intervention and Wellness This course explores crisis and disaster counseling in its context with particular emphasis on the ethical interventions that counselors can use when assisting clients with a number of difficult situations. Lethality assessments, evidence-based theoretical approaches, psychological first aid, counselors’ critical roles, and crisis management plans are explored. In addition, emphasis is dedicated to pursuing a paradigm of wellness strategies for both clients and the counselor. 3 credits
	CGPS 755 - Human Growth and Development A study of the nature and needs of individuals throughout the life span. Theories of human development, cognition, personality, and learning as they relate to normal and abnormal behavior are addressed. Cultural perspectives in development are explored. 3 credits
	CGPS 758 - Pre-Practicum: Counseling Skills and Applications A clinical course designed to introduce and develop basic counseling and interviewing skills, including paraphrasing, summarizing, reflecting, and challenging. Participants will learn to perform initial assessments and assist in goal setting within the framework of counseling practice. 3 credits
	CGPS 761 - Theories of Counseling and Personality Theories, skills and approaches in counseling. Emphasizes characteristics of the counselor and evaluation of counseling. 3 credits
	CGPS 762 - Multicultural Counseling A study of the impact of cultural diversity among races, ethnic groups, genders, and social classes on personality, value systems and the counseling relationship, with an understanding of societal changes and trends, human roles in societal sub groups, social mores, and differing lifestyles. Special attention is given to the influence of cultural and societal changes on family relationships, gender equity and individual adjustment. 3 credits
	CGPS 763 - Application of Counseling Techniques A study of the use of counseling techniques from a theoretical perspective. Client problems will be studied and discussed. Students will determine the best intervention strategy to be utilized with the presenting problem. By using two-way mirrors and video taping students will do counseling in the lab setting. Prerequisite: CGPS 758 , CGPS 761 3 credits
	CGPS 765 - Group Counseling This course is a study of group dynamics and group counseling approaches. Students will take part in experiential group exercises, didactic activities, and in-vivo growth-enhancing situations. A review of major theoretical orientations will be emphasized as they pertain to group counseling. 3 credits
	CGPS 768 - Family Counseling An introduction to the systems approach in counseling interventions with families. Major theories of systems change are studied along with experiential techniques that may be used by school and agency counselors. 3 credits
	CGPS 769 - Professional Orientation and Ethics in Counseling An introductory study of the history and philosophy of the counseling profession, this course will detail the professional counselor’s role, function, and relationship with other human service providers. Also addressed is the primary counseling organization, the American Counseling Association (ACA), its divisions, branches, and affiliates, public and private policy processes, the counselor’s role as an advocate in the global community, the ACA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. 3 credits
	CGPS 788 - Master’s Research Problem/Project Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. 1-3 credits
	CGPS 790 - Seminar A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits
	CGPS 791 - Independent Study Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
	CGPS 792 - Topics A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
	CGPS 794 - Internship Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than in the case with field experience courses. This internship is the final and most comprehensive professional experience in the counseling program. In this 600 hour field experience, counselors in training will synthesize and apply didactic clinical knowledge and skills in a school, agency, or clinical mental health setting, with supervision at a mutually approved site under the supervision of a licensed professional counselor or other authorized mental health professional, with the approval of a counseling faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor 6 credits

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Course Descriptions

BADM 620 - Quantitative Procedures for Business

BADM 680 - Foundations of Management and Marketing

BADM 708 - International Finance

BADM 715 - International Trade

BIOL 101 - Biology Survey I

BIOL 101L - Biology Survey I Lab

BIOL 151 - General Biology I

BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab

BIOL 153 - General Biology II

BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab

BIOL 204 - Genetics and Cellular Biology

BIOL 204L - Genetics and Cellular Biology Lab

BIOL 208 - Oceans and Their Ecosystems

BIOL 211 - Environmental Biology

BIOL 211L - Environmental Biology Lab

BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy

BIOL 221L - Human Anatomy Lab

BIOL 235 - Introduction to Biotechnology

BIOL 235L - Introduction to Biotechnology Lab

BIOL 240 - Biotechnology Lab Methods and Techniques

BIOL 240L - Biotechnology Lab Methods and Techniques Lab

BIOL 245 - Cell Culture Techniques

BIOL 245L - Cell Culture Techniques Laboratory

BIOL 250 - Introduction to Bioinformatics and Proteomics

BIOL 250L - Introduction to Bioinformatics and Proteomics Lab

BIOL 285 - Medical Terminology

BIOL 288 - Health and Physiological Aspects of Aging

BIOL 291 - Independent Study

BIOL 292 - Topics

BIOL 301 - Plant Systematics

BIOL 301L - Plant Systematics Lab

BIOL 311 - Principles of Ecology

BIOL 311L - Principles of Ecology Lab

BIOL 312 - Hematology

BIOL 312L - Hematology Lab

BIOL 325 - Physiology

BIOL 325L - Physiology Lab

BIOL 331 - Microbiology

BIOL 331L - Microbiology Lab

BIOL 343 - Cell and Molecular Biology

BIOL 343L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab

BIOL 351 - Plant Structure and Function

BIOL 351L - Plant Structure and Function Lab

BIOL 355 - Mammalogy

BIOL 355L - Mammalogy Lab

BIOL 357 - Invertebrate Zoology

BIOL 357L - Invertebrate Zoology Lab

BIOL 363 - Ornithology

BIOL 363L - Ornithology Lab

BIOL 365 - Vertebrate Zoology

BIOL 365L - Vertebrate Zoology Lab

BIOL 371 - Genetics

BIOL 371L - Genetics Lab

BIOL 373 - Evolution

BIOL 391 - Independent Study

BIOL 392 - Topics

BIOL 422 - Immunology

BIOL 422L - Immunology Lab

BIOL 434 - Herpetology

BIOL 434L - Herpetology Lab

BIOL 467 - Parasitology

BIOL 467L - Parasitology Lab

BIOL 483 - Developmental Biology

BIOL 483L - Developmental Biology Lab

BIOL 484 - Environmental Science and Conservation

BIOL 484L - Environmental Science and Conservation Lab

BIOL 490 - Seminar

BIOL 491 - Independent Study

BIOL 492 - Topics

BIOL 494 - Internship

BIOL 495 - Practicum

BIOL 496 - Field Experience

BIOL 591 - Independent Study

BIOL 592 - Topics

MLS 494 - Internship

CEX 491 - Independent Study

CEX 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

CGPS 710 - Administration of School Counseling Services

CGPS 711 - Counseling Children and Adolescents