May 15, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


All currently offered courses are listed in alphabetical order by prefix and chronologically thereafter. Courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) have their ACTS Course Index Numbers listed after the course description. For additional information regarding ACTS, please see http://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/transfer-work/.

 

Plant and Soil Science

  
  • PSSC 4804 - Principles of Crop Production


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Introduction to agronomic cropping systems which includes production systems, concepts related to crop selection and genetics, establish­ment and management of the crop, and harvest management. Environmental issues related to crop production and sustainability are also evaluated. Fall.

    Prerequisites: PSSC 1303  and PSSC 2813 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
   Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSSC 4822 - Environmental Factors Affecting Plant Growth


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Affect of environmental fac­tors on growth of important crop species. Primary emphasis will be on water utilization, solar irradiance, and temperature on plant development. Methods of measurement of environmental factors will be included. Fall, odd.

    Prerequisites: PSSC 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • PSSC 4853 - Soil and Water Conservation


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Properties of soil which affect erosion and water infiltration, with practical methods of holding water and soil. Spring, odd.

    Prerequisites: PSSC 2813 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: PSSC 5853.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Psychology

  
  • PSY 380V - Special Problems in Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Individual problems in psychology arranged in consultation with the instructor and the department chairperson. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit but no more than 6 credit hours may be applied toward psychology major requirements.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  
  • PSY 1013 - Making Connections Psychological Wellness


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Required course for first semester freshmen. Core content includes transition to college, academic performance skills, problem solving, critical thinking, self management, group building skills, and university policies. Content related to the departmental majors is also included. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 2013 - Introduction to Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of the important scientific, principles of individual human behavior from biological, cognitive, social, and behavioral perspectives. Fall, Spring. (ACTS#: PSYC 1103)

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 2023 - Psychology as a Science and a Profession


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An overview of psychology as a science and as a profession encompassing psychological research methods, an exploration of the major and skills required for successful completion, areas of specialization, careers in psychology, and post-graduate opportunities. Fall, Spring. Restricted to psychology majors and minors.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2013  or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 2133 - Developmental Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of the life cycle from prebirth through death including an examination of the major methods, theories, and empirical findings. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 2233 - Abnormal Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An introduction to various psychological disorders, including their diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and characteristics according to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2013 ; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 2893 - History of Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Overview of the history of psychology and recent system­atic developments. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2013 ; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 3003 - Research Design and Analysis in Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to the design, implemen­tation, and analysis of psychological research, including descriptive, correlational, and experi­mental methods. Fall. Restricted to BA in Psychology students.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 3101 - Quantitative Methods Laboratory


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Further development of skills related to the use of statistical analysis software. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: PSY 3103 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • PSY 3103 - Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Sciences


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to basic statistical techniques and methodology applicable to research problems in the behavioral sciences. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1023 MATH 1043 , or STAT 2003 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 3113 - Research Design in Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An introduction to psychological research with emphasis on the critical functions and limitations of both experimental and non-experimental designs, ethics, measurement, and statistical analyses of relevance. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2893  and PSY 3103 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 3123 - Experimental Methods in Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An in-depth consideration of the ethical application of experimental design and methods toward a causal analysis of behavior. Emphasis is on ethical issues directly relevant to control procedures and researcher conduct and bias and developing skills necessary to recognize and utilize the components of experimental design and to interpret and evaluate results. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: PSY 3113 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
   Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • PSY 3303 - Motivation


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Survey of animal and human research in motivation, including biological drives, intrinsic and extrinsic sources of motivation, emotion, and associated behav­iors. Fall.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 3403 - Child Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Principles and patterns of mental, social, emotional, and physical development. Fall.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 3413 - Adolescent Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The influence of factors including cognition, motivation, perception, learning, emotion, and personality on development during adolescence. Spring.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 3523 - Social Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Overview of the major areas of social psychology, including social cognition, attitude theory, and intergroup relations, with emphasis on dual process models and implicit processes. Fall, Summer.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2013 ; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 3613 - Cultural Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Issues of how human culture impacts the individuals behavior, attitudes, and mental health. Fall.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 3703 - Educational Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Overview of the principles of learning and their appli­cation to instruction, classroom management, and individual differences in learners. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 4053 - Today’s Families: Interdisciplinary Approaches


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An interdisciplinary course designed to promote a critical approach to examining the family and its role in society. Spring.

    Prerequisites: 12 hours of coursework in Interdisciplinary Family Minor OR Instructors Permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 4173 - Psychometrics


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Principles underlying psychological measurement, including reli­ability, validity, item analysis, test dimensionality, and threats to psychometric quality. Spring, even.

    Prerequisites: PSY 3113 ; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
   Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 4343 - Learning Processes


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The study of behavioral adaptation at the level of the individual. Includes empirical and theoretical issues related to classical and instrumental condi­tioning, complex learning, memory, and the neural bases of learning and memory. Human and infrahuman data are considered. Fall.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2893  or PSY 3003 ; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 4363 - Cognitive Psychology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The study of human thinking, emphasizing empirical knowledge on processes involved in information processing, memory, knowledge representation, language, and problem solving. Spring.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2893  or PSY 3003 ; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 4383 - Introduction to Behavior Analysis


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An introduction to the basic philosophy, methodology, and methods and principles that underlie the science of behavior analysis in both the experimental and applied domains. Spring.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2893 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 4553 - Personality Theory


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Overview of the major theoretical models of personality for­mation and expression, including psychodynamic, humanistic, and trait perspectives. Spring.

    Prerequisites: PSY 2893 ; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 4853 - Psychological Seminar


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides intensive coverage of contemporary psycho­logical topics. Spring, odd. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: 12 hours of psychology and instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PSY 4883 - Professional Preparation Capstone


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A culminating experience that allows stu­dents to crystallize their interests and goals in preparation for their next professional challenge and to showcase the skills and knowledge they have gained throughout their undergraduate cur­riculum in psychology. Spring. Restricted to BA Psychology students.

    Prerequisites: PSY 3003 .
Sem. Hrs: 3

Physical Therapy

  
  • PT 400V - Independent Study in Physical Therapy


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Guided investigation of a topic related to physical therapy selected in consultation with a member of the Physical Therapy faculty. Irregular. May be repeated for different topics for a total of 6 semester credits.

    Prerequisites: Approval of the Program Director.
Sem. Hrs: Variable

Physical Therapist Assistant

  
  • PTA 1013 - Making Connections in Rehab Services


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to the nature of university education and orientation to the functions and resources of the university. This section is de­signed for students preparing for physical therapist assistant or occupational therapist assistant professional education with a focus on the professions of physical and occupational therapy. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2113 - Patient Handling


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to fundamentals of physical therapy patient care. Top­ics include the US healthcare system as it relates to physical therapy, physical therapy scope of practice, professionalism, and basic patient handling skills. Open only to students admitted to the professional program. Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2123 - Clinical Kinesiology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Principles of musculoskeletal examination of the human body. Components of patient history, systems review, observation and physical examination, goniom­etry, muscle testing, special tests, palpation, posture and gait analysis are covered. Open only to students admitted to the professional program. Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2132 - Basic Anatomical Systems


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Introduction to the basic systems of the human body and the medical and surgical conditions across the lifespan commonly seen by physical therapist assistants. Open only to students admitted to the professional program. Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • PTA 2213 - Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Students review passive, active and active assistive range of motion skills. Resistance exercise and the use of exercise equipment are practiced. Stretching and joint mobilization for specific diagnoses that are appropriate for the PTA to perform are practiced. PTA courses are only open to students admitted to the profes­sional program. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2223 - Physical Agents and Massage


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Basic principles and techniques of massage and application of modalities are presented. An investigation into the risk factors and patho­physiological considerations associated with integumentary diseases and conditions as well as aseptic technique and universal precautions is provided. PTA courses are only open to students admitted to the professional program. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2233 - Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Covers foundational science and theory behind the physical therapy management of patients with neuromuscular conditions. PTA courses are only open to students admitted to the professional program. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2252 - Clinical Education I


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Five weeks of full time affiliation at one facility working under the supervision of an on site clinical instructor. Students integrate knowledge of basic sci­ences and interventions to practice treatment techniques in the clinical setting. Forty hours per week. PTA courses are only open to students admitted to the professional program. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • PTA 2263 - Pathophysiological Conditions


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Review of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiol­ogy and other physiological conditions such as gastrointestinal, metabolic/endocrine, and multi-system pathologies. Includes physical therapy assessment and rehabilitation of patients with pathophysiological disorders frequently seen by physical therapy in the clinical setting. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2271 - Physical Therapy Documentation


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Introduction to medical documentation guidelines and specific formats, including electronic medical records, required by State practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies. Open only to students admitted to the professional program. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • PTA 2303 - Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Covers common interventions used in the physical therapy management of patients with neuromuscular conditions. PTA courses are only open to students admitted to the professional program. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2323 - Seminar


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to principles of administration, teaching and learning, and evidence based practice as they apply to physical therapy practice. Social responsibility, career development and lifelong learning are also discussed. PTA courses are only open to students admitted to the professional program. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2333 - Clinical Education II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Five weeks of full time affiliation at one facility working under the supervision of an on site clinical instructor. Students integrate knowledge of basic sciences and interventions to practice treatment techniques in the clinical setting. Forty hours per week. PTA courses are only open to students admitted to the professional program. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2343 - Clinical Education III


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Six weeks of full time affiliation at one facility working under the supervision of an on site clinical instructor. Students integrate knowledge of basic sciences and interventions to practice treatment techniques in the clinical setting. Forty hours per week. PTA courses are only open to students admitted to the professional program. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2353 - Musculoskeletal PT II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Students practice range of motion skills, resistance exercise and the use of exercise equipment. Stretching and joint mobilization for specific diagnoses that are appropriate for the PTA to perform are practiced. Open only to students admitted to the professional program. Spring.

    Prerequisites: PTA 2213 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • PTA 2413 - Directed Study


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Guided investigation of a topic related to physical therapy selected in consultation with a member of the Physical Therapist Assistant faculty. PTA courses are only open to students admitted to the professional program. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: Approval of the Program Coordinator.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Radiography

  
  • RAD 2001 - Introduction to Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Overview of medical imaging modalities and radiation therapy, as well as the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • RAD 3103 - Introduction to Radiography


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to the clinical environment, the latest imaging technologies, general patient care, venipuncture lab practice, and legal and ethical is­sues. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RAD 3111 - Radiographic Procedures I Lab


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Simulation and practice of radiographic proce­dures, of the chest, abdomen, and upper extremity. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • RAD 3113 - Radiographic Procedures I


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Radiographic terminology, preliminary steps of a radiographic examination including radiographic anatomy, positioning of the chest, abdomen, and upper extremity. Positioning nomenclature, pathology and image evaluation will be covered. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RAD 3122 - Radiation Physics and Imaging


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Introduction to the basic x-ray equipment and the production and use of ionizing radiation, basic radiation physics and its application, and compo­nents for radiologic imaging. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • RAD 3201 - Radiographic Procedures II Lab


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Simulation and practice of radiographic proce­dures of the shoulder girdle and lower extremity. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Sci­ence Program.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • RAD 3202 - Imaging Equipment


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Components, operation and purpose of imaging equipment, including image-intensified and digital fluoroscopy, automatic exposure control, image recording options, laser readers, and mobile imaging. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • RAD 3203 - Radiographic Procedures II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Radiographic terminology, anatomy, and positioning of the shoulder girdle and lower extremity. Includes positioning nomenclature, pathology and image evaluation. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RAD 3211 - Image Acquisition and Evaluation I Lab


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Manipulation of exposure factors and evaluation of the effects on image quality in the laboratory setting. Focus on skills to achieve safe and optimal image acquisition. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • RAD 3213 - Image Acquisition and Evaluation I


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Image acquisition for digital and screen-film image receptors, the Image quality evaluation process, image quality factors, and image qual­ity analysis. Emphasis on application of skills and suggested corrective actions. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RAD 3223 - Sectional Anatomy


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to sectional images of human anatomy using CT and MRI. Provides the foundation knowledge required for successful practice by the radiologic professional. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RAD 3232 - Radiography Clinical I


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Supervised clinical experience in routine radiographic procedures. Students are evaluated with a competency based evaluation system. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • RAD 4101 - Radiographic Procedures III Lab


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Simulation and practice of radiographic proce­dures of the pelvis, hips, spine, bony thorax, skull and sinuses. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • RAD 4103 - Radiographic Procedures III


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Radiographic terminology, anatomy and positioning of the pelvis, hips, spine, bony thorax, skull and sinuses. Includes positioning nomenclature, pa­thology and image evaluation. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RAD 4113 - Image Acquisition and Evaluation II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Continues the study of image acquisition and evaluation begun in RAD 3213  with specific emphasis on digital image acquisition errors, image artifacts, pathology effects on image quality and technique chart development and use. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RAD 4123 - Imaging Pathology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Imaging presentation of traumatic injuries and diseases including manifestations of disease on images and the modalities best suited to distinguish the various pathologies. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RAD 4132 - Radiobiology


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Introduction to the biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation safety standards required for professional practice. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • RAD 4141 - Radiographic Procedures IV Lab


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Simulation and practice of radiographic procedures of the facial bones, orbits, TMJs, arches, mandible, GI and GU tracts, arthrography and myelography. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • RAD 4142 - Radiographic Procedures IV


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Radiographic terminology, anatomy and positioning of the facial bones, orbits, TMJs, arches, mandible, and contrast procedures of the joints, spinal column, GI and GU tracts. Contrast media administration, pathology and image evaluation is included. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Sciences Program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • RAD 4143 - Radiography Clinical II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Supervised clinical experience in routine radiographic proce­dures. Students are evaluated with a competency based evaluation. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RAD 4203 - Radiography Clinical III


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Supervised clinical experience in routine radiographic procedures. Students are evaluated with a competency based evaluation system. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Sciences Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RAD 4213 - Radiography Clinical IV


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Supervised clinical experience in routine radiographic procedures. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Reading

  
  • RDNG 480V - Special Topics


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Current subjects of interest to undergraduate and graduate reading education students. All special topics must be approved by the teacher education curriculum committee. One, two, or three credit hours. Special topics may be applied as elective credit to a degree program with written permission of advisor and department chair prior to enrollment in the course. Irregular. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  
  • RDNG 3203 - Foundations of Reading Instruction


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introductory course focusing on the the­ories of reading and the reading process, with an introduction to the history of reading instruction and approaches and materials for teaching reading. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RDNG 3223 - Content Area Reading and Writing in Elementary School


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Focuses on instructional approaches to address the literacy demands in elementary content areas including supporting students’ learning, teaching reading and writing strategies, and serving the diverse needs of stu­dents in curricular areas. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program, ELED 3053, ELED 3163 , ELED 3183 , RDNG 3203 .
    Corequisites: ELED 3113 , ELED 3103 , ELED 3143 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RDNG 4103 - Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis and Development


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Purposes and utilization of reading assessment tools to identify students’ literacy development patterns while implementing and modifying appropriate literacy instructions to support students at various reading levels. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program; ELED 3113 , ELED 3103 , ELED 3143 , RDNG 3223 .
    Corequisites: ELED 4102 , ELED 4112 , ELED 4122 , ELED 4132 , ELED 4142 , ELED 4104 
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RDNG 4313 - Methods and Materials in Reading


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of current evidence-based strategies necessary for addressing key elements of reading instruction to develop knowledge related to teaching literacy to diverse populations in Pre K-6 classrooms. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RDNG 4323 - Clinical Problems in Reading


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Examination of developmentally appropriate and evidenced-based classroom literacy assessments, and subsequent diagnosis and imple­mentation for literacy instruction. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RDNG 4343 - Reading in the Content Areas Middle and Secondary Schools


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Emphasis on the relationship between learning strategies, writing, and reading content materials in the disciplines normally taught in grades 4 through 12, including diagnosis of reading difficulties and intervention strategies for struggling readers. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
   Sem. Hrs: 3

Real Estate and Insurance

  
  • REI 459V - Special Problems in Real Estate and Insurance


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Individual problems in real estate and insurance arranged in consultation with the instructor. Fall, Spring, Summer. Must be approved by department chair.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  
  • REI 460V - Internship in Real Estate and Insurance


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Practical training in real estate or insurance within appropriate companies or agencies. To earn intern credit, each student will be expected to spend two hours with the firm per week per credit hour awarded. Fall, Spring, Summer. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: REI 3413 , for real estate, or REI 3513 , for insurance, and instructor permission. These prerequisite courses permit an individual to hold a valid license to practice in each respective field after passing the proper licensing examination. Internship requires a Junior classification or above.
Sem. Hrs: Variable
  
  • REI 3413 - Real Estate Practice


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introductory study of real estate business, basic principles of real property ownership, utilization, and transfer, mortgage financing, brokerage, management, valuation, and subdividing. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • REI 3423 - Real Estate Brokerage and Management


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Organization and conduct of real estate brokerage and managerial business and professional activities. Social, economic, legal, and ethical responsibilities of the real estate broker and real property manager. Irregular.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • REI 3513 - Risk and Insurance


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introductory study of the insurance business, risk theory, the insurance mechanism, fundamental legal principles and insurance contract analysis. Emphasis on the insurance needs of a typical American family. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • REI 4413 - Real Estate Law


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of the law of real estate, including the nature of real prop­erty, the real estate transaction, land use and regulation, and other legal issues in ownership, financing, leasing, development and sale of real property. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • REI 4423 - Real Estate Finance


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Instruments, techniques, and institutions of real estate finance, sources of funds, mortgage risk analysis, emphasis on typical policies and procedures used in financing of residential, industrial, and commercial properties. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • REI 4433 - Real Estate Appraising


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Factors influencing real property values, application of three approaches in determining the value of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • REI 4443 - Appraising and Investment


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Application of techniques used in analyzing potential return from income properties to arrive at investment decisions and estimates of real estate values. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: REI 4433  or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • REI 4513 - Property and Liability Insurance


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Analysis of risk theory, property and liability risks, and the economic functions of property insurance. The course treats traditional and modern theories of risk, property and liability coverages, and functional insurance areas. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • REI 4543 - Life Insurance


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Analysis of the economic functions of life insurance. Attention is centered on the human life value concept and the basic forms of life insurance and annuities. Legal aspects, contractual provisions and health and other specialized forms of human life value insurance are studied. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3

Renewable Energy Technology

  
  • RET 3113 - Fundamentals and Applications of Renewable Energy


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Fundamental prin­ciples and applications related to biofuels, wind, solar, hydrogen and other emerging alternative energy technologies along with their applications. Fall.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1023 , and CHEM 1013  and CHEM 1011 , or PHSC 1021 and PHSC 1203 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RET 4013 - Process Technology for Agricultural Products


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of processing principles and applications in bio-energy industry: process parameters, properties of materials, transport processes, fluid flow, pumps, material handling, drying, extraction, fermentation, bioreactor, sanitation and process economics. Spring.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1023 , CHEM 1013 , and CHEM 1011 . Process instrumentation or equivalent course as approved by instructor also required.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RET 4023 - Advanced Bioenergy


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of processes and developments in the biofuels and other emerging technology for biobased energy products. Fall.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1023 , CHEM 1013 , CHEM 1011  and RET 3113 , or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RET 4113 - Advanced Renewable Energy Systems


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of renewable energy systems including technologies for solar, hydrogen, fuel cell, biomass and wind. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites MATH 1023 , CHEM 1013 , CHEM 1011  and RET 3113 , or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RET 4123 - Energy Conservation and Efficiency


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of energy and power measurement techniques to analyze energy use, and methods to conserve energy in residential and industrial sectors. Fall.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2054  and CS 1013 , or RET 3113 ; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RET 4313 - Wind Energy Technology


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of wind energy fundamentals and processes for converting wind power with emphasis on turbines and the wind power systems.

Sem. Hrs: 3

Radiologic Sciences

  
  • RS 436V - Independent Study in Radiologic Sciences


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Guided investigation of an ad­vanced radiologic topic selected in consultation with a member of the radiologic sciences faculty. Summer. May be repeated with different topics for a total of 6 semester credits.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: Variable
  
  • RS 3102 - Introduction to 3D Printing in Medicine


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    An introduction to the principles of 3D printing, applications across the healthcare industry, the components of a 3D printer and common materials used for different applications. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: Enrollment in a health care related program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • RS 3103 - 3D Printing Design in Medicine


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The hands-on use of 3D design software to create a 3D design. Independently design and construct a 3D structure, and fabricate a 3D printed object. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: RS 3102, Enrollment in a health care related program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • RS 3122 - Legal and Regulatory Environment of Radiology


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Introduction to the growing legal and regulatory requirements being placed on radiology departments and professionals. Content includes American College of Radiology. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Food and Drug Administration, and state regulatory regulations as well as other legal considerations regarding personnel, operations and staffing. Fall, Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
 

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