Credits: 3 Emphasis upon understanding the accounting cycle and the content and preparation of financial statements. Labs are designed to further address, through practice and implementation, the content of this course.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and 1 lab Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Interactive Online, Self-Paced Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Studies fundamental concepts of cost and managerial accounting. Labs are designed to further address, through practice and implementation, the content of this course. A grade of C or higher is needed in ACCT 121 for admission to ACCT122.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: two 75-minute lectures and one 75-minute lab Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ACCT 121 with a grade of C or higher Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Interactive Online, Self-Paced Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
ACCT 205 - Accounting for Decision Making and Control
Credits: 3 Accounting and financial analysis overview course focusing on financial reporting, internal controls and fraud prevention, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance evaluation, with applications to financial management in health-care and other not-for-profit organizations. Labs are designed to further address, through practice and implementation, the content of this course. This course may not be used to satisfy requirements for an undergraduate business degree.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: one 3-hour lecture and one 75-minute lab Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Designed for the accounting major, this course focuses on techniques of successful communication in the business world. The course introduces strategies for various business situations including memos, letters, meetings, presentations, reports, and electronic correspondence. The course also examines methods of organizing and presenting information and of developing a professional communication style.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:COMM 104 ,ENGL 215 Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Even years Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Theory, research and application of generally accepted accounting principles in problemsolving,classification of transactions, asset and liability valuation, income determination, and the presentation and analysis of financial statements. Introduction to related International Financial Reporting Standards. Students may not enroll in ACCT 321 unless they have obtained a grade of C or higher in ACCT 121 , ACCT 122 .
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ACCT 122 Prerequisite/Corequisite:INFS 215 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 A continuation of ACCT 321. Theory, research and application of generally accepted accounting principles in problem-solving, classification of transactions, asset, liability and equity valuation, presentation and analysis of financial statements, and disclosure requirements. Introduction to related International Financial Reporting Standards. Students may not enroll in ACCT 322 unless they have obtained a grade of C or higher in ACCT 121 , ACCT 122 , and ACCT 321 .
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ACCT 122 , ACCT 321 Prerequisite/Corequisite:INFS 215 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Study of cost determination, accumulation, and allocation procedures. Preparation and utilization of financial information for internal management purposes; emphasis on job order, process and standard costs systems cost-volume-profit relationship, relevant cost, budgeting, performance evaluation, and control. Students may not enroll in ACCT 330 unless they have obtained a grade of C or higher in ACCT 121, ACCT 122.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:ACCT 122 Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Odd years Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 A study of federal individual taxation. Students learn how to apply the Internal Revenue Code in preparing individual tax returns and research sources of tax law as part of solving various tax issues. The course covers the following topics: tax filing status, income, deductions, exemptions, credits, and administrative issues. Students may not enroll in ACCT 365 unless they have obtained a grade of C or higher in ACCT 121, ACCT 122.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:ACCT 121 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
ACCT 455 - Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Credits: 3 The study of the fundamental accounting systems used by government, hospitals, colleges and universities, and other not-for- profit organizations. Topics include the budgeting process, and the analysis and interpretation of governmental and not-for-profit financial statements.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:ACCT 322 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Study of accounting for business combinations and the preparation of consolidated financial statements; foreign currency financial statements; accounting for foreign currency transactions and hedging; partnership accounting and SEC reporting.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:ACCT 322 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the assurance profession, the basic concepts of auditing, and how those concepts may be applied in different scenarios. Professional auditing standards are emphasized, including the selection and application of auditing procedures required to perform a quality audit, while considering and analyzing the risks present in accounting and financial reporting systems. The course examines the auditor’s professional decision-making process, how to identify a problem, research and apply the appropriate auditing standards and accounting principles, and resolve audit issues in the context of the professional code of ethics.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:ACCT 322 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Study of the philosophy behind corporate taxation, environmental factors affecting tax law development, accessing & applying tax rules to corporate settings, and research sources of tax rules to solve corporate tax issues. The course introduces the tax rules on capital structure, corporate earnings & profits and their distributions, deductions, alternative minimum tax, stock redemptions and liquidations, reorganization, consolidated tax returns, cross-border transactions, partnership and distributions of its income, S-corporation, corporation’s book income tax expense, and tax-exempt organizations.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:ACCT 365 Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Even years Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 1–3 A program of supervised accounting and/or auditing experience, approved in advance by program coordinator. Student must have at least a 2.67 cumulative GPA. A minimum of 75 hours of accounting/auditing work experience is required for each credit hour. Full arrangements for a structured program must be made prior to the start of the internship. Open only to accounting and finance majors.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Prerequisite(s):ACCT 321 Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credit hours Schedule Type: Practicum Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 The study of accounting as an information system, its objectives, internal controls, ethics, documentation of an accounting information system (AIS), and the impact of information technology on AIS. Completion of manual and computerized practice-sets is required.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ACCT 122 and junior class standing. Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Odd years Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
ACCT 490 - Independent Readings/Study in _________
Credits: 1–3 Individually directed study or readings under the guidance of the instructor. Oral and reading reports may be required.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ACCT 321, ACCT 322; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and minimum GPA of 3.00 in accounting courses Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Instructor, Department Chair and Dean permission required
ACCT 505 - Survey of Accounting for Decision Making and Control
Credits: 2 Accounting and financial analysis overview course focusing on financial reporting, internal controls and fraud prevention, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance evaluation, with applications to financial management in health-care and other not-for-profit organizations. Labs are designed to further address, through practice and implementation, the content of this course. This course is a foundation course for the MBA program, and is part of the core for the Medical Laboratory Sciences and Community and International Development graduate degree programs. Course grade not included in the MBA GPA calculation.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: one 3-hour lecture and one 75-minute lab Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Interactive Online Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Study of the legislative, administrative, and judicial sources of tax law, as well as the resources and techniques used to find a competent and professional conclusion to a tax problem. Extensive research of tax issues and presentation of research is required.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:ACCT 365 Recommended:ACCT 467 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 The use of accounting data in decision making. Special attention is given to cost analysis and control, cost allocation, budgeting, and motivational aspects of accounting.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:ACCT 122 or ACCT 205 or ACCT 505 Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 An examination of the standard-setting process and selected accounting research, and analysis of major problem areas of financial accounting. A research paper is required.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Equivalent of 1 year of intermediate accounting. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course develops the skills necessary to interpret and use financial statement information effectively to assess profitability and risk, and provides a framework for business analysis and valuation. Requirements include research and written analysis of financial statements, SEC filings, and other public disclosures.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:ACCT 122 or ACCT 205 or ACCT 505 Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Develops business leaders’ financial-statement literacy. Topics include: understanding the nature of business transactions; identification of relevant economic events for reporting; determination of appropriate financial measures for those events; analysis of the effects of those events in organization’s performance and financial condition. Not available for MBA program.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CPS
Credits: 1–4 Acquaints students with the history and opportunities in aviation, such as mission flying, flight instruction, aircraft maintenance, avionics, sales, safety, and aerodynamics of flight.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 The study of small aircraft systems, including: reciprocating engines, propellers and prop governors; fuel, electrical, hydraulic, pressurization, pneumatic and de-icing systems, flight controls, aircraft structures, weight and balance, and aircraft instrument systems. Also included will be pilot maintenance and a brief introduction of the FAA requirements for maintenance, inspections and recordkeeping.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 4 Ground training to prepare students for the FAA private pilot airplane knowledge test. Topics include aerodynamics, weight and balance, Federal Aviation Regulations, navigation, meteorology, aircraft systems and performance.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course is the first part of the private pilot flight training and includes the flight training up through solo flight. Student MUST have a Pilot Medical Certificate/Student Pilot Certificate, obtained through an Aviation Medical Examiner, prior to registering for the course.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: two 1-hour lectures and three 2-hour flight blocks Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): The student must be currently enrolled in AFLT 115 or have passed the private pilot knowledge test. Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course is the last half of the flight training in preparation for taking the FAA Private Pilot Practical Exam. The FAA Medical and Student Pilot Certificate required in AFLT121 must be valid.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: two 1-hour lectures and two 2-hour flight blocks Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 121 and have passed the FAA Private pilot knowledge test. Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 4 Ground training to prepare the student for the FAA instrument rating airplane knowledge test. Topics include Federal Aviation Regulations, meteorology, instrument flight charts, flight planning, instrument approaches, use of navigation equipment, and FAA publications relating to instrument flight.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):AFLT 226 Prerequisite(s):AFLT 115 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Meteorology provides students with a comprehensive study of the principles of meteorology while simultaneously providing classroom and laboratory applications focused on current weather situations. It provides real experiences demonstrating the value of computers and electronic access to time sensitive data and information.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course is the introduction to attitude instrument flight in preparation for taking the FAA Instrument Rating. Weekly: One 1-hour lecture and two 2-hour flight blocks. The FAA Medical is required.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: one 1-hour lecture and two 2-hour flight blocks Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course completes the preparation for taking the FAA Instrument Pilot Rating Practical Exam. The FAA Medical is required. A valid instrument Airplane Written exam must be on file prior to starting this course.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: two 1-hour lectures and three 2-hour flight blocks Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 226 and have passed the FAA Instrument knowledge test. Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 The study of aerodynamic principles used in aircraft. Designed for a better understanding of basic design and devices used to improve aircraft performance.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 The study of physiological and psychological factors related to flight safety, emphasizing cause-and-effect of airplane accidents and their prevention. Includes a systems approach to safety program development and management.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Private Pilots License Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 4 Ground training to prepare the student for the FAA commercial-pilot airplane knowledge test. Topics include advanced navigation, FAR Parts 61, 91, and 135 for air taxi, complex aircraft systems, weight and balance, and performance charts.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):AFLT 321 Prerequisite(s):AFLT 215 , AFLT 226 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 The study of transport category aircraft systems, including: turbine engines, APUs, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, environmental control, emergency oxygen, pressurization, de-icing systems, and advanced avionics systems. Particular emphasis will be placed on preparing for airline systems ground school.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 305. Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course is the introduction to commercial airplane flight introducing commercial pilot maneuvers, and building night and cross-country experience. The FAA Medical is required.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: two 1-hour lectures and three 2-hour flight blocks Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 227 Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course continues the commercial pilot training covering, upset training, tail wheel and building additional night and cross-country experience with the emphasis on solo flight. The FAA Medical is required.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: two 1-hour lectures and three 2-hour flight blocks Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 321 and have passed the FAA Single Engine Land Commercial knowledge test. Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course continues the student for the Commercial Pilot Rating. Complex aircraft operations are introduced and additional experience in cross-county and commercial pilot maneuvers are included. The FAA Medical is required.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: two 1-hour lectures and three 2-hour flight blocks Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 322 and have passed the FAA Single Engine Land Commercial knowledge test. Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course completes the preparation for taking the FAA Commercial Airplane Land Pilot Rating Practical Exam and the Certified Flight Instructor Rating. Final refinement of commercial maneuvers, including right seat proficiency is included. The FAA Medical is required.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: two 1-hour lectures and three 2-hour flight blocks Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 323 and have passed the FAA Single Engine Land Commercial knowledge test. Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 The study of aerodynamic principles used in aircraft. Designed for a better understanding of basic design and devices used to improve aircraft performance.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 115 Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Examines how instrument flight operations function within the FAA air traffic control system. Study of air traffic controller roles, procedures, and regulatory requirements for instrument operations in the terminal and enroute air traffic environment.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:AFLT 227, AFLT 321, AFLT 220 (may be taken concurrently) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CPS
Credits: 1–3 Instruction tailored to the individual needs of students pursuing the professional pilot course sequence. Develop skills to progress efficiently in normal course sequence.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Flight Training Special Approval: Department permission required.
Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 2 Ground training to prepare the student for the FAA flight instructor airplane knowledge test. Topics include techniques of teaching, analysis of maneuvers, and lesson planning.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 2-hour lab Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 1,2 Flight and ground training to prepare the student for the FAA flight instructor airplane practical test. Topics include the performance, teaching, and analysis of flight maneuvers required for the private and commercial airplane pilot (2 cr. for initial CFI; 1 cr. for CFI add-on).
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 355 , FAA written tests passed: Fundaments of Instruction, Flight Instructor-Airplane, FAA commercial pilots license with an instrument rating. Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 2 Prepares the student for the FAA basic and advanced ground instructor knowledge test. Topics include techniques of teaching aerodynamics, aircraft performance, aircraft systems, weight and balance, meteorology, navigation, and regulations.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
AFLT 365 - Instrument Flight Instructor Ground School
Credits: 2 Prepares the student for the FAA instrument flight instructor knowledge test. Topics include techniques of teaching instrument flight, analysis of instrument maneuvers, instrument approaches, enroute operations, regulations, and lesson planning.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 2-hour lab Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):AFLT 366 Prerequisite(s):AFLT 355 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
AFLT 366 - Instrument Flight Instructor Flight Training
Credits: 1,2 Flight and ground training to prepare the student for the FAA instrument flight instructor airplane practical test. Topics include the performance, teaching, and analysis of attitude instruments, instrument approaches, and enroute operations. (2 cr. for initial; 1 cr. for add-on.)
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 356 , FAA written test passed - Flight Instructor - Instrument Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Flight Physiology Effects of high altitude flight on the human body, flying and health, first aid and survival. Attention will also be given to information processing and perception in flight.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): FAA Commercial Pilot or Maintenance Certificates Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CPS
Credits: 2 Ground and simulator training to prepare the student to work in a multiple crew aircraft operating under FAR Part 121 and 135. Topics include crew checklist usage and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 1 Flight instruction in a multi-engine aircraft in preparation for the FAA multi-engine rating. The FAA Medical is required.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: one 1-hour lecture and two 2-hour flight blocks Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): FAA Single Engine Land Commercial Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 1 30 hours of additional experience in multiengine aircraft with a focus on cross country and instrument experience. The FAA Medical is required.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: two 2-hour flight blocks Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): FAA Single Engine Land Commercial Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Study of the effective use of resources available to the crew to achieve safe and efficient flight operations. Areas include human factors, communication, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and situational awareness as applied to flight operations.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): FAA Commercial Pilots Certificate and an Instrument Rating or by permission of the instructor. Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 1,2 Flight and ground training to prepare the student for the FAA multi- engine airplane flight instructor practical test. Topics include the performance, teaching, and analysis of maneuvers and procedures for the multi-engine airplane (2 cr. for initial CFI; 1 cr. for CFI add-on).
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Comercial Pilots Certificate with Multengine Rating, CFI or CFII. Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 2 Prepares the student for the FAA instrument ground instructor knowledge test. Topics include the techniques of teaching advanced weather theory, weather reports and forecasts, instrument procedures and regulations, approaches, and enroute operations.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):AFLT 355 , AFLT 364 or CFI Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Develops special piloting skills required in remote undeveloped bush operations. Topics include pilotage, dead reckoning, GPS navigation, low-level operations, terrain flying, mountain passes and canyons, cargo drops, short fields, uphill and downhill operations on primitive airstrips, maximum performance techniques, and precision airplane control.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Commercial Pilots Certificate Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Prepares the student for the FAA airline transport pilot knowledge test. Topics include air-carrier or air-taxi regulations, high altitude weather, advanced weight and balance, and the performance and special problems in large airplane operations.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Commercial Pilots Certificate Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
AFLT 486 - Airline Transport Pilot Flight Training
Credits: 3 Flight and ground training to prepare the student for the FAA airline transport pilot airplane practical test. Topics include instrument procedures, in-flight maneuvers, take-offs, landings, advanced airplane systems, and emergency procedures.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Commercial Pilots Certificate Schedule Type: Flight Training Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 4 Factors affecting soil formation, soil texture, particle size, pore space and their impact on soil air/water relations, and chemical characteristics of soils, including pH, ion exchange, and maintenance of soil fertility.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–6 Fifty hours per credit of supervised practical experience in one area of concentration. May be repeated in different areas for a maximum of 6 credits. Topics to be chosen in consultation with an advisor.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Practicum Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 This course is an orientation to the diverse field of agriculture. It covers the departmental expectations, goal setting for senior year, internship and project possibilities, and senior portfolio development. Also covered are department/university resources designed to help students be successful in college and in preparation for their eventual career.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Selection and operation of farm equipment, based on the initial cost and economic performance, including factors governing the site and type of farm machines, their capacity, efficient use, adjustment and repair.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–3 This course focuses on producing plants and animals without harming the environment. This includes techniques and methods that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare while producing food, fiber, plant and animal products.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 8 credits with different topics Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 Design, installation, drawing, interpretation and maintenance of plastic or metal irrigation systems and control devices for proper sprinkler coverage.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to acquiring and analysis of management information for decision making; an understanding of basic economic principles that impact biological production systems and implementation of the principles for total quality management for increased productivity.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 0–3 Students will either assist a faculty member in an ongoing research project or develop a project of their own with the help and approval of the faculty member in their areas of interest or study. This course is for students who are beginning to establish their knowledge of Agricutulture, Horticulture or Animal Science at the college level.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: a minimum of 4 hours of work per credit Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credits Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 Control of weeds in horticultural and field crops, utilizing biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical practices. Class study also involves preparation and testing for pesticide applicator’s license.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 This class explores the botany of commercial crops worldwide including: importance, distribution, economic adaptation, and botany of leading farm crops, emphasizing rotation, seedbed preparation, and economic production. Production and management of commercial vegetable crops; includes planting, cultural care, harvesting and post-harvesting procedures and marketing.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 A preparation for a successful project in Agriculture related fields, that has been explored and practiced: this includes learning how to ask a good research question, conduct a literature review, develop appropriate research methodology, find resources to fund research, and properly present project results
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 An exploration of job possibilities in each student’s area of study. Includes: job searching, expectation development, opportunity evaluation and professional communication skills. To be taken in tandem with first semester of AGRI 395.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:AGRI 395 or AGRI 498 Schedule Type: Practicum Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–6 Supervised internship of on-the-job work experience in some field of agriculture under the direction of the employer and evaluated by a departmental faculty member. Students submit a report of their experience and must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work experience for each credit earned.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 A synthesis course required of all bachelor degree students, in which each student assembles a portfolio, conducts career research and prepares for job or graduate school interviews.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The study of an individual’s leadership role within environmental complexities. This class will integrate current leadership theory with disciplines steeped in our natural environment. Animal scientists, agriculturalists, landscape architects are some of our first responders to environmental issues on this earth. This class will explore many of those environmental issues while developing better leadership understanding and one’s own leadership ideology.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of the relative significance of the role of external institutions and agency, financial programs for agricultural development, human resource development and agricultural education as a means of fostering worldwide agricultural development to counter-balance the threat to global food security and to overcome food deficits.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
AGRI 468 - International Agricultural Implementation
Credits: 3 The application of scientific agricultural principles of food production, utilizing cultural practices based on appropriate agricultural technologies that support a philosophy of sustainability for future generations.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–6 A capstone class to combine and apply a student’s learning and acquired skill-set to specific research, program development, or design demands. This class will result in publishable quality artifacts used in senior portfolio development, and should consist of one sizable project in the senior’s area of expertise. Planned to progress into Spring semester as AGRI 499, for a full year experience. To be taken in the Fall of the senior year.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Independent Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
AGRI 498 - International Internship in___________________
Credits: 1–6 Supervised internship of on-the-job international work experience in agriculture/horticulture. Students submit a report of their experience to be evaluated by a departmental faculty member and must complete 120 hours of work experience for each credit earned.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–4 Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): permission of program director. Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 4 Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): permission of program director. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 12 credits Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Farm animal anatomy, reproductive and digestive physiology, nutrition, genetics, housing, health management and production of animal products.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Principles and practices of handling animals including proper catching, restraint, examination, injections, tagging, grooming and hoof/nail trimming.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Principles and practices on how to choose the right pet, keep it healthy, pet grooming, training and correcting behavioral problems. Animal species covered are dogs, cats, small caged pets, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of various types of milking systems, housing and manure handling systems of dairy cattle of all ages and production levels. Ventilation, stall and barn dimensions, and bedding will be some of the topics covered.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Principles and practice of physical examination of dairy cattle and the causes, preventions and treatment of infectious and metabolic diseases by system. Also included are dairy cattle breeding and genetics.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: one 2-hour lecture and one 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Principles of feed chemistry and nutrient utilization, digestive tract anatomy and physiology including digestion, absorption, metabolism of feeds by domestic species, nutrition related diseases/deficiencies, ration formulation and feeding management.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Recommended:CHEM 131 or higher. Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Physiological basis for each type of behavior and its development, communication methods, normal and aberrant behavior in each domestic animal species as well as treatments for problem situations.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and 1 lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Production methods and management practices of domesticated livestock species including nutrition, reproduction, housing, health and specialized care of a particular species. Course is repeatable for study of dairy cattle, equine, poultry and small livestock.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and 1 lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Proper handling and care, nutritional needs, and common health problems of companion animals such as dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets, reptiles.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Principles and practice of physical examination of various species of livestock, the causes, preventions and treatment of infectious and metabolic diseases by system.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: one 2-hour lecture and one 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Study of macroscopic skeleton, muscles, internal organs, blood vessels and nerves using preserved, latex-injected specimens. Comparisons made with the live dog through palpation.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and two 3-hour labs Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Recommended:BIOL 166 Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
ANSI 425 - Issues in Animal Agriculture, Research and Medicine
Credits: 3 Study of the ethical issues that challenge animal researchers, producers, caretakers, and veterinarians to treat and raise animals humanely yet effectively.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Course Attribute: Service Course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Anatomy and physiology of the udder, milk secretion, disease prevention and treatment, milking management and milking systems.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and 1 lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Recommended:BIOL 166 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Basic genetics principles, cytogenetics, immunogenetics, population genetics and quantitative genetics, biotechnology, gene mapping and the use of molecular tools to research inherited disorders using examples of veterinary medicine.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Recommended:BIOL 166 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Anatomy and physiology of farm animal reproduction including the cellular and endocrine components as well as management aspects.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and 1 lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Recommended:BIOL 166 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Physiology of digestive, cardiovascular, pulmonary, excretory, nervous and skeletomuscular systems in domesticated ruminants and monogastrics.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS