Course Descriptions

ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles I (Financial Accounting)

Credit hours: 3

Description: External uses of accounting information; interpretation of accounting data; analysis of financial statements; income and cash flow analysis; nature of assets and liabilities; understanding accounting reporting process.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1342 (formerly MATH 1680), MATH 1324, or higher level Math. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas. Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a grade of C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

ACCT 2020 - Accounting Principles II (Managerial Accounting)

Credit hours: 3

Description: A study of the use of accounting information for business decision making. Topics include: cost behavior analysis, cost-volume-profit relationships, and the identification of costs relevant to the decision making process. Students are introduced to various cost system designs, standard costs, variable costing, operational budgeting, and decision making in decentralized businesses. This course may not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 with a grade of C or better.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

ACCT 3110 - Intermediate Accounting I

Description: In-depth study of preparation and presentation of financial information for outside users. Includes standard setting, accounting cycle, adjustments, preparation of financial statements, valuation, and ethical considerations. Focus on recognition, measurement, and disclosure for the operating activities of the entity. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 with a grade of C or better.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

ACCT 3120 - Intermediate Accounting II

Description: In-depth study of preparation and presentation of financial information for outside users. Includes analysis of noncurrent assets, depreciation, long-term liabilities, contributed capital and retained earnings. Focuses on recognition, measurement, and disclosure for investing and financing activities of the entity. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3110 with a grade of C or better.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

ACCT 3270 - Cost Accounting

Description: Accounting in manufacturing operations; cost concepts and classifications; cost accounting cycle; accounting for materials, labor and burden; process cost accounting; budgeting; standard costs; cost reports; direct costing and differential cost analysis. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 with a grade of C or better.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

ACCT 3380 - Ethics for Accountants

Description: Examination of ethical theory, ethics in business, and ethical responsibilities of the accounting profession. The ethical expectations for the accounting profession will be considered in depth. Designed to meet the ethics requirement of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3110 with a grade of C or better.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

ACCT 4100 - Accounting Systems

Description: Introduction to accounting information systems, their interface with business processes, internal controls, and database management systems. Emphasis on maintaining auditing system security and integrity. Practical experience with a commercial accounting package(s) and database management software. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3110 with a grade of C or better.

Corequisite(s): ACCT 3120 (if not previously taken).

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

ACCT 4130 - Financial Statement Analysis

Description: Ratio analysis and interpretation of financial data. Industry-standard comparisons. Present position and trend analysis. Forecasting and valuation. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120 with a grade of C or better.

Course typically offered: Spring

ACCT 4270 - Advanced Managerial Accounting

Description: Nature, measurement and analysis of accounting data appropriate to managerial decision making, and comprehensive budgeting; statistical cost estimation; cost-volume-profit analysis; gross profit analysis; application of probability to cost control; capital planning. PERT-cost. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3270 with a grade of C or better.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

ACCT 4300 - Federal Income Taxation

Description: A comprehensive introduction to the U.S. federal income tax system. Emphasizes the taxation of individuals but many topics also apply to business entities. Coverage includes technical tax rules and motivations behind these rules, as well as tax planning opportunities and limitations. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 with a grade of C or better.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

ACCT 4330 - Data Analytics for Accounting

Description: This course will develop skills required for an accounting analytics mindset. Students will apply the concepts of data scrubbing, data preparation, data quality, descriptive analysis, data manipulation, data visualization, data reporting and problem-solving using various analytic tools and statistical analysis. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120 and ACCT 4100 with a grade of C or better.

Corequisite(s): ACCT 4400 recommended. 

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

ACCT 4370 - Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting

Description: This course is to examine governmental and not-for-profit entities, including how they differ from for-profit organizations. Topics include transactions and financial statement analysis, compliance issues, and budgeting in governmental and not-for-profit entities. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120 with a grade of C or better.

Course typically offered: On demand

ACCT 4400 - Auditing Professional Responsibilities

Description: Introduction to auditing and the professional responsibilities of a career in any specialty of the accounting profession. Topics include the legal and ethical responsibilities of accountants; professional auditing standards; the acquisition, evaluation and documentation of audit evidence; reports on the results of the engagement. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120 and ACCT 4100 with a grade of C or better.

Corequisite(s): ACCT 4330 recommended.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

ACCT 4420 - International Accounting

Description: Integrates the functional areas of accounting and demonstrates how accounting relates to the disciplines in the College of Business Administration core. Cross-functional and global approaches to organizational issues are emphasized. Enhances the ability of students to think critically, and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to compete effectively in the global business world. Topics covered include: multinational strategy, global perspectives in accounting, environmental, social and political influences on accounting, accounting information systems in a multinational enterprise, performance evaluation in a multinational enterprise, and the exploration of timely topical issues such as NAFTA, the European Union, and the globalization of securities markets. May not be taken more than twice at UNT Dallas.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120 with a grade of C or better.

Course typically offered: On demand

ACCT 4800 - Internship

Description: Supervised work in a job relative to student’s career objective. May be repeated, but only 3 hours may apply toward degree program credit.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the employer’s requirements and have consent of the Accounting Program.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

ACCT 4900 - Special Problems

Description: ACCT 4900 is an undergraduate special problems course. This course requires program permission.

Course typically offered: On demand

AGRI 2900 - Special Problems/Topics

Course typically offered: On demand

AGRI 3301 - Greenhouse Management

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of managing and maintaining a greenhouse. It will include basic selection and management of appropriate plants for greenhouses and specific types of greenhouse operations. Daily operations and industry related skills will be discussed. This course is equivalent to BIOL 3301. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Summer, Fall

AGRI 3302 - Community Gardening

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of gardening, including its relationship to public outreach and community development. Individuals will explore practical application of gardening and economics. Organic gardening, management, pests, and STEM education and other concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to BIOL 3302. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.

Course typically offered: Summer, Spring

AGRI 3303 - Organic Farming and Gardening

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of organic farming, including human and environmental influences and related theoretical and practical application of principles to organic production. Plant physiology, management, pests, genetics, propagation, economics and other concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to BIOL 3303. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Fall

AGRI 3304 - Plant Science

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of plant growth, including human and environmental influences and related theoretical and practical application of agronomic principles to crop production. Plant physiology, histology, pests, genetics, propagation, economics and other concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to BIOL 3304. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1131, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Spring

AGRI 3305 - Principles of Sustainable Agriculture

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of sustainable agriculture, including human and environmental influences and related theoretical and practical application of principles to sustainability. Plant physiology, management, pests, genetics, propagation, economics and other concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to BIOL 3305. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Spring

AGRI 3306 - Soil Science

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of soil science and soil ecology, including human and environmental influences and related theoretical and practical application of principles to agricultural production. Soil utilization, management, enhancement, economics and other concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to BIOL 3306. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Fall

AGRI 3312 - Animal Nutrition

Description: This is a course designed to introduce the study of animal nutrition. Topics include the nutrition of companion animals, livestock, and exotics. Topics will also include the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, nutrient procurement and use, metabolic diseases, and diet therapy. This course is equivalent to BIOL 3312. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331 or BIOL 1710.

Course typically offered: Fall

AGRI 3330 - Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of wildlife management as it relates to human Interactions, and related theoretical and practical application management. Biodiversity, agricultural influences, urban wildlife, species and group overviews, economics and other ecology concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to BIOL 3330. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Course typically offered: Spring

AGRI 4301 - Capstone in Urban Agriculture

Description: This course will solidify the concepts covered throughout the Urban Agriculture concentration and will promote critical thinking and effective writing on these topics. Format includes exchange between student and industry professionals in order to build leadership skills and connections. This course is equivalent to BIOL 4301. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Spring

AGRI 4302 - Conservation of Natural Renewable Resources

Description: This course will explore the basic principles and philosophies associated with the development, management and use of natural and renewable resources; both social and ecological and factors associated in management alternatives involving the natural environment and use of renewable resources. This course is equivalent to BIOL 4302. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or any equivalent science course.

Course typically offered: Spring

AGRI 4310 - Animal Physiology

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of animal physiology, including the associated basic principles of animal anatomy and environmental influences on physiology. We will discuss species variety, classification, and biogeographic relationship with physiology as well as histology and nutrition. This course is equivalent to BIOL 4310. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent science course.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

AGRI 4311 - Herpetology

Description: This is a course designed to introduce the study of herpetology in all aspects. Topics include the anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, systematics, natural history, distribution, ecology, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles; primarily North American species with emphasis on local species. This course is equivalent to BIOL 4311. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent science course.

Course typically offered: Summer

AGRI 4390 - Mentored Undergraduate Research in Agriculture

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of agriculture related research and Investigation. This problem based class will allow the student to investigate a concept of their choice by using the scientific method under the guidance of a faculty member.

Prerequisite(s): Any AGRI course.

Course typically offered: Fall

AGRI 4900 - Special Problems/Topics

Course typically offered: On demand

AGER 2250 - Images of Aging in Film and Literature

Description: Study of attitudes toward aging through depictions of the elderly in English-language films and literary works. A major goal of the course is to replace stereotypical views of the elderly with an understanding of the variety of human experience in the last decades of life.

Course typically offered: Summer

AGER 2900 - Special Problems

Course typically offered: On demand

AGER 4500 - Long-Term Care Case Management with Older Adults

Description: This practitioner-oriented course focuses on the foundations of case/care management and the care management process as practiced with impaired elderly clients and their family caregivers. Topics include older client intake and assessment, establishing goals and a plan of care, coordinating and linking services and resources, and managing and monitoring care. Situations commonly encountered with at-risk elders are examined using protocols.

Course typically offered: Fall

AGER 4550 - Sociology of Aging

Description: Twenty-somethings, generation Xers, baby boomers all will be senior citizens sooner or later. Their sex, race/ethnicity and social class will affect their experience of aging. Course explores issues related to successful aging, including what young adults should be doing now to ensure that they have happy, healthy, wealthy and creative golden years. This course is equivalent to SOCI 4550. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

AGER 4560 - Minority Aging

Description: Introduction to the study of minority elderly in the United States, including their physical and mental health, income security, family relations, and service issues. Course content focuses on African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Native American elders.

Course typically offered: Fall

AGER 4750 - Sexuality and Aging

Description: One of the most pervasive myths of aging is that older people are non-sexual. This course challenges popular stereotypes and examines sexual attitudes, activity and behavior as people age. In addition to common social beliefs and attitudes that may affect the opportunity for sexual expression among older adults, biological changes and sexual response are explored, as are other aspects of intimacy important to aging individuals.

Course typically offered: Spring

AGER 4780 - Aging Programs and Services

Description: Introduction to the history of social policy in aging; derivations and directions of public policy, interrelationships of agencies; discussion of selected programs and services for the aged.

Course typically offered: Spring

AGER 4900 - Special Problems

Course typically offered: On demand

ART 1300 - Art Appreciation for Non-Art Majors

Credit hours: 3

Description: Introduction to basic concepts and vocabularies of the visual arts worldwide, designed to expand aesthetic growth and involvement with the visual world.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

AEAH 3170 - Visual Arts Integration

Description: An exploration of planning for meaningful visual art integration within early childhood and elementary education, experimentation with a variety of media and processes, along with an appreciation of a variety of art forms.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

EDBE 3470 - Foundations of Bilingual and English as Second Language Education

Description: Examination of philosophies and theoretical underpinnings of bilingual and ESL education, including a review of historical antecedents of bilingual education and evolution of federal and state language policies governing the education of language-minority children.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of EDBE 3480. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

EDBE 3480 - Bilingualism and Multiculturism for English Language Learning : Issues and Perspectives

Description: Study of the bilingual/ESL learner; perspectives on multiculturalism; discussions of social, political, cognitive, and affective factors impacting language acquisition and learning; insights into education in a pluralistic society.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

EDBE 4370 - Teaching Literacy in Spanish

Description: Examines the SLAR TEKS and the relationship to theoretically based practice and application of Spanish literacy instruction specifically for ELL academic success that is developmentally appropriate to foster emergent readers and writers. Requires 10 hours of field experience in a bilingual/dual language/LOTE Spanish classroom. Language of instruction is Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of EDUC 3320 and EDBE 3480. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

Corequisite(s): EDBE 4480 

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

EDBE 4395 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Spanish EC-12

Description: Provides an overview of methods and materials for teaching Spanish in the EC-12 classroom (LOTE); Course content provides students with the foundational and pedagogical aspects on the difference between methods and approaches to teaching language in a Spanish-instruction classroom.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Clinicals.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

EDBE 4480 - Bilingual Approaches to Content-Based Learning

Description: Study of appropriate first language usage in bilingual classrooms, focusing on different core curriculum areas, methods and materials and review of language distribution strategies. Focus on responsive instruction that makes use of effective communication techniques and instructional strategies that actively involve students in the learning process. Language of instruction is Spanish. Placement through departmental Spanish proficiency exam.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of EDUC 3320, EDBE 3470, and EDBE 4370 (may be taken concurrently). Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

EDBE 4490 - Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources

Description: Study of methods and techniques of teaching English as a second language in elementary and secondary schools; language development techniques and materials for students at different levels of English proficiency. The course focuses on helping students to develop strategies, consistent with state English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for language and content learning, that can improve the English language proficiency and grade level subject matter knowledge of English language learners. Three lecture hours a week. Requires 10 hours of field experience in an ESL classroom.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of EDUC 3320 and EDBE 3480. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

BIOC 3300 - Elementary Biochemistry

Description: Chemistry of biomolecules; amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, vitamins and coenzymes; metabolism of biomolecules, generation and utilization of energy. Counts toward chemistry minor for biology majors. For students needing one semester biochemistry course.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3370 (formerly CHEM 2370), CHEM 3380 (formerly CHEM 2380), CHEM 3210, and CHEM 3220. 

Course typically offered: Fall

BIOL 1082 - Biology for Educators

Description: Develop a meaningful and functional command of key biological concepts; an understanding of the interrelationships among all living things; and a correlation between what pre-service teachers are required to learn and what they will be required to teach. Includes laboratory. This is a general biology course with laboratory designated for elementary and middle school education majors for seeking teacher certification.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 1132 - Environmental Science

Credit hours: 3

Description: Interdisciplinary approach to understanding basic concepts in environmental science including critical scientific thought, biodiversity, resource management, pollution, global climate change, resource consumption and population growth. Emphasis on how these concepts affect and are affected by human society. Includes laboratory. May not be counted towards a major in biology.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 1300 - Biology for Non Majors

Credit hours: 3

Description: Introduction to the science of biology including: the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs, cellular processes, cell division, principles of inheritance, evolution, the diversity of life, and ecology. Includes a laboratory component.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 1710 - Biology for Science Majors I

Credit hours: 3

Description: An integrated approach to cell and molecular biology with an emphasis on biological chemistry, cell structure and function, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and evolutionary biology. For students preparing for advanced study in the biological sciences.

Corequisite(s): BIOL 1730

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 1720 - Biology for Science Majors II

Credit hours: 3

Description: An integrated approach to the anatomical, physiological and functional aspects of nutrition, gas exchange, transport, reproduction, development, regulation, response and ecology of microorganisms, plants and animals. Required of all biology majors. For students preparing for advanced study in the biological sciences.

Corequisite(s): BIOL 1740

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 1730 - Biology for Science Majors I Laboratory

Credit hours: 1

Description: Laboratory techniques for BIOL 1710.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710

Corequisite(s): BIOL 1710 (if not taken previously).

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 1740 - Biology for Science Majors II Laboratory

Credit hours: 1

Description: Laboratory techniques for BIOL 1720.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710, BIOL 1730, and BIOL 1720.

Corequisite(s): BIOL 1720 (if not taken previously).

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 2301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Credit hours: 3

Description: Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including biological chemistry, cell morphology, membrane and tissue physiology, musculoskeletal system and the nervous system.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2311

Corequisite(s): BIOL 2311 (if not previously taken).

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 2302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Credit hours: 3

Description: Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301, BIOL 2311, and BIOL 2312.

Corequisite(s): BIOL 2312 (if not previously taken).

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

Credit hours: 1

Description: Laboratory studies examining the functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including cell morphology, tissue histology, musculoskeletal anatomy and nervous system anatomy.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301

Corequisite(s): BIOL 2301 (if not previously taken).

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 2312 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

Credit hours: 1

Description: Laboratory studies examining the functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary and reproductive systems.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2302

Corequisite(s): BIOL 2302 (if not previously taken).

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 2900 - Special Problems

Description: Individual readings and laboratory research projects in the biological sciences.

Course typically offered: On demand

BIOL 3090 - Mentored Undergraduate Research

Description: Introduction to research methods for undergraduates including proposal preparation, literature review, independent mentored study and investigation with appropriate methodology, and scientific dissemination of results.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 3107 - Microbiology Laboratory

Description: Laboratory techniques in general microbiology. Survey of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae. Culture, staining, and identification of bacteria.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3307 (formerly BIOL 2041) and CHEM 1420.

Corequisite(s): BIOL 3307 (formerly BIOL 2041), if not previously taken.

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 3301 - Greenhouse Management

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of managing and maintaining a greenhouse. It will include basic selection and management of appropriate plants for greenhouses and specific types of greenhouse operations. Daily operations and industry related skills will be discussed. This course is equivalent to AGRI 3301. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Summer, Fall

BIOL 3302 - Community Gardening

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of gardening, including its relationship to public outreach and community development. Individuals will explore practical application of gardening and economics. Organic gardening, management, pests, and STEM education and other concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to AGRI 3302. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Course typically offered: Summer, Spring

BIOL 3303 - Organic Farming and Gardening

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of organic farming, including human and environmental influences and related theoretical and practical application of principles to organic production. Plant physiology, management, pests, genetics, propagation, economics and other concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to AGRI 3303. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Fall

BIOL 3304 - Plant Science

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of plant growth, including human and environmental influences and related theoretical and practical application of agronomic principles to crop production. Plant physiology, histology, pests, genetics, propagation, economics and other concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to AGRI 3304. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1131, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 3305 - Principles of Sustainable Agriculture

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of sustainable agriculture, including human and environmental influences and related theoretical and practical application of principles to sustainability. Plant physiology, management, pests, genetics, propagation, economics and other concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to AGRI 3305. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 3306 - Soil Science

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of soil science and soil ecology, including human and environmental influences and related theoretical and practical application of principles to agricultural production. Soil utilization, management, enhancement, economics and other concepts will be explored. This course is equivalent to AGRI 3306. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Fall

BIOL 3307 - Microbiology

Description: Survey of the microbial world; classification, ecology, morphology and physiology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710, BIOL 1730, BIOL 1720, and BIOL 1740.

Corequisite(s): BIOL 1720 and BIOL 1740 (if not previously taken).

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 3308 - Biometry

Description: An examination of statistical methods and procedures in relation to the design of biological experiments and the analysis of results. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the foundations of the analysis of biological data while emphasizing the assumptions behind statistical tests and models. The course is designed to give a student the ability to intelligently use the statistical techniques typically available on computer packages such as R or SPSS biological experiments and the analysis of results. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the foundations of the analysis of biological data while emphasizing the assumptions behind statistical tests and models. The course is designed to give a student the ability to intelligently use the statistical techniques typically available on computer packages such as R or SPSS.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710, BIOL 1720, MATH 1100, and MATH 1680.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

BIOL 3310 - Principles of Human Nutrition

Description: Principles of human nutrition including digestion and absorption of macronutrients, role of vitamins and minerals, energy metabolism, nutrition assessment, diet planning, food safety and life span nutrition. Emphasis on food choices that promote health and prevent diet-related diseases.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710, BIOL 1720, or permission of the instructor.

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 3312 - Animal Nutrition

Description: This is a course designed to introduce the study of animal nutrition. Topics include the nutrition of companion animals, livestock, and exotics. Topics will also include the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, nutrient procurement and use, metabolic diseases, and diet therapy. This course is equivalent to AGRI 3312. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331 or BIOL 1710.

Course typically offered: Fall

BIOL 3320 - Principles of Ecology

Description: Ecological and evolutionary approach to understanding distribution, abundance, dispersion and form-function diversity of organisms. Focus on organisms, their physiological and life history adaptations, and populations.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710, BIOL 1730, BIOL 1720, and BIOL 1740, or equivalents.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

BIOL 3330 - Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of wildlife management as it relates to human Interactions, and related theoretical and practical application management. Biodiversity, agricultural influences, urban wildlife, species and group overviews, economics and other ecology concepts will be explored.

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 3331 - Biomedical Criminalistics

Descriptions: Survey of the various forensic sciences with emphasis on direct examination of human remains and directly related biological evidence; e.g. anthropology, pathology, odontology. Students learn how cases arise; i.e. how remains are located, recovered, and processed. Supporting biological, clinical, and physical sciences will also be covered; e.g. toxicology, entomology, DNA science, forensic geology/palynology, and remote sensing.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710 or BIOL 1720.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

BIOL 3342 - Zoology

Description: The evolution of invertebrates and vertebrates using principles of comparative anatomy and physiology. Morphological and functional changes correlated with varied environments and adaptations that gave rise to a diversity of life forms.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710, BIOL 1730, BIOL 1720, and BIOL 1740. 

Course typically offered: Fall 
 

BIOL 3451 - Genetics

Description: Genetic structure and inheritance in viruses, bacteria and higher organisms with emphasis on gene biochemistry, Mendelian genetics and population genetics.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710, BIOL 1730, BIOL 1720, BIOL 1740, CHEM 1410, CHEM 1430, CHEM 1420, and CHEM 1440. At least one 2000-level BIOL course is recommended as well.

Corequisite(s): CHEM 3370 (formerly CHEM 2370) is recommended but not required.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 3510 - Cell Biology

Description: Structure and function of animal and plant cells with emphasis on cell membranes, cytoplasmic organelles and the nucleus.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710 and BIOL 1720.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 4120 - Environmental Chemistry

Description: Presents a scientific overview of environmental contaminants, their occurrence, sources and impact on humans and the environment.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1410, CHEM 1430, CHEM 1420, and CHEM 1440; or consent of the department.

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 4220 - Neuropsychopharmacology

Description: Comprehensive examination of the physiological effects of major psychotropic drug classes that affect the central nervous system, including the interactions between neurotransmitter systems and physiology; neuroanatomical pathways and behavior; synaptic functions and behavioral disorders. Open to all majors.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3510

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 4260 - Principles of Evolution

Description: Population genetics; ecological, geographical and historical concepts of evolution.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3451 or equivalent course.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

BIOL 4301 - Capstone in Urban Agriculture

Description: This course will solidify the concepts covered throughout the Urban Agriculture concentration and will promote critical thinking and effective writing on these topics. Format includes exchange between student and industry professionals in order to build leadership skills and connections. This course is equivalent to AGRI 4301. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent science course.

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 4302 - Conservation of Natural Renewable Resources

Description: This course will explore the basic principles and philosophies associated with the development, management and use of natural and renewable resources; both social and ecological and factors associated in management alternatives involving the natural environment and use of renewable uses. This course is equivalent to AGRI 4302. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or any equivalent science course.

Course typically offered: Every other Spring

BIOL 4310 - Animal Physiology

Description: This course will explore the basic principles of animal physiology, including the associated basic principles of animal anatomy and environmental influences on physiology. We will discuss species variety, classification, and biogeographic relationship with physiology as well as histology and nutrition. This course is equivalent to AGRI 4310. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent science course.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 4311 - Herpetology

Description: This is a course designed to introduce the study of herpetology in all aspects. Topics include the anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, systematics, natural history, distribution, ecology, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles; primarily North American species with emphasis on local species. This course is equivalent to AGRI 4311. One of the courses will count towards the degree program and the other will be excluded.  

Prerequisite(s): AGRI 1331, BIOL 1710, BIOL 1132, GEOG 1710, or equivalent science course.

Course typically offered: Summer

BIOL 4312 - Developmental Biology

Description: Examination of how biological form changes over time, including embryological development from fertilization to tissue differentiation, as well as post-embryological development, including growth, aging, regeneration, and metamorphosis. Topics include cell commitment, patterning, organogenesis, limb development, sex determination, stem cells, metamorphosis, aging, environmental factors, disease development, developmental mechanisms of evolutionary change, model organisms, and ethical questions relevant to the field.

Prerquisite(s): BIOL 1710, BIOL 1730, BIOL 1720, and BIOL 1740. 

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

BIOL 4320 - Introduction to Bioinformatics

Description: Introduction to the computational methods of bioinformatics as they pertain to genes and proteins. Includes the use of online protein and nucleic acid databases, handling of analytical software and biological modelling.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710, BIOL 1720, MATH 1342 (formerly MATH 1680), and BIOL 3308.

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 4340 - Urban Ecology

Description: A comparative study of the patterns and processes of the relationships of living organisms, including human beings, with each other and their surroundings in the context of an urban environment.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710 and BIOL 1720.

Course typically offered: Fall

BIOL 4345 - Global Change Biology

Description: While global change is of increasing concerns worldwide, the rapidly-emerging field of Global Change Biology is just beginning to address how organisms and ecosystems will respond. This course will focus on the physical science perspectives on global environmental change by discussing the causes, mechanisms, and impacts of major types of global changes on ecosystem structure and functions. Physical science perspectives on global environmental change by discussing the causes, mechanisms, and impacts of major types of global changes on ecosystem structure and functions.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3320 and BIOL 4340.

Course typically offered: Fall

BIOL 4350 - Ethics of Science

Description: An introduction and exploration of scientific ethics. The foundations of classical ethical theory and how these are applied to scientific pursuits.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710 and BIOL 1720.

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 4360 - Marine Ecology

Description: An introduction to the study of the interactions between aquatic organisms and their environments. Study of ecological processes at different levels of integration in marine ecosystems.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710 and BIOL 1720.

Course typically offered: Spring

BIOL 4380 - Virology

Description: An overview of virology including their unique features, complexity, and interactions with living things. Special emphasis is placed on viruses that infect animal and bacterial hosts and the potential clinical and biotechnological significance of those interactions.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3307 and BIOL 3451.

Course typically offered: Spring
 

BIOL 4930 - Special Problems

Description: Individual study.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710 and 1720 required. Students must be of at least Junior standing before enrolling in this class or have consent of instructor.

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications

Credit hours: 3

Description: Introduction and development of business computing and technology skills utilizing software tools such as web browsers, e-mail clients, operating systems, word processors, presentation software, spreadsheets, and database applications. Current topics of relevance to the IT industry will also be discussed.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

BCIS 2610 - Introduction to Computers in Business

Credit hours: 3

Description: A study of the introductory concepts of computing in business; basic computer components, computer history and programming.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1342 (formerly MATH 1680) or MATH 1324.

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

BCIS 3305 - Spreadsheet Data Analysis

Description: This course will develop skills to describe and analyze data using spreadsheet software. It will introduce basic through advanced spreadsheet techniques for data analysis including various logical, statistical, financial, and lookup functions; conditional formatting; pivot tables/charts; what-if analysis; trend analysis; complex charts; macros.

Prerequisite(s): BCIS 1305 and DSCI 2305 (formerly DSCI 2710).

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

BCIS 3610 - Basic Information Systems

Description: Theory, capabilities, applications, benefits, liabilities and economics of business computer information systems. Using the computer to solve business problems. Management information systems and computer-based decision support emphasized. Use of standard support application packages.

Prerequisite(s): BCIS 2610

Course typically offered: Fall, Spring

BCIS 3615 - Visual Display of Business Information

Description: Explores the use of visual display techniques and tools in the creation of electronic business documents and presentations. Stresses development of good written and oral presentation skills, as well as familiarity with a wide range of multimedia tools.

Prerequisite(s): BCIS 2610 or equivalent.

Course typically offered: Spring

BCIS 4620 - Introduction to Database Applications

Description: Analysis of file organization techniques and data structures. Consideration of the management of data as a resource. Design of data models and databases in business organizations. Use of database management systems and user-oriented data languages.

Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3610

Course typically offered: Fall

BCIS 4660 - Introduction to Data Warehousing

Description: Investigates model-based approaches to the design of data warehouses. Examines their role in decision systems for business and industry.

Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3610; DSCI 3305 (formerly DSCI 3710) or DSCI 3870; 2.7 UNTD GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNTD); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course.

Course typically offered: Spring