Apr 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Health

  
  • HLTH 3130 - Substance Use and Abuse


    Credit Hours: 3
    TBA

  
  • HLTH 3430 - Human Sexuality


    Credit Hours: 3
    TBA

  
  • HLTH 3752 - Introduction to Drug Education


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students examine substance abusers from the pharmacological, physiological, psychological, sociological and philosophical aspects of drugs. Students identify the consequences resulting from the mismanagement of alcohol and other drug uses and abuses.

  
  • HLTH 4503 - Human Perspective of Sexuality and Health Promotion


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students learn the human perspectives of sexuality and health promotion. Human sexuality is studied using the basic anatomy and physiology of reproduction, interpersonal relationships, identifying sexually transmitted disease and understanding sexual activity throughout one’s life span. Health promotion is designed to assess one’s health habits and practices and examine modifications needed for improvements.

  
  • HLTH 4743 - Methods and Materials of Health


    Credit Hours: 3
    Prospective teachers utilize the skills necessary to organize, conduct and evaluate developmentally appropriate health education programs for elementary, middle, and high school levels. Students demonstrate effective uses of varied teaching strategies, innovative curriculum design and pedagogy. Field experience is required.


Health, Physical Ed, & Recreation

  
  • HPER 2000 - Departmental Seminar


    Credit Hours: 1
    This course provides relevant topics and issues related to moral and ethical responsibilities,program requirements, and professional organizations.

  
  • HPER 2402 - Intro To Health & Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course identifies the role of the health & physical educator in school settings; introduces pedagogical concepts, issues, and historical perspectives related to health and physical education. Observation assignments in public schools are required.

  
  • HPER 3131 - Measurement & Evaluation i Phys. Edu.


    Credit Hours: 3
    TBA

  
  • HPER 3230 - Biomechanical Analysis of Move


    Credit Hours: 3
    This Course focuses on human movement and forces acting on the body. Mechanical and anatomical principles are studied relative to skill movement and development.

  
  • HPER 3421 - Education, Games and Dance


    Credit Hours: 2
    TBA

  
  • HPER 3423 - Perform Tech in PHYS Activity I


    Credit Hours: 2
    TBA

  
  • HPER 3424 - Perform Tech In Phys Activity II


    Credit Hours: 2
    Students will increaase the knowledge, skills and understanding of human movement. The students will identify appropriate teaching strategies,methods, and assessment procedures associated with team sports such as football,softball,basketball,soccer ans volleyball. Lesson planning teachingstrategies, and principles will be addressed.

  
  • HPER 3435 - Dev/Adapted Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course provides a study of adapted, corrective, and developmental physical education to meet the special needs and abilities of children and adults with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities. Public laws pertaining to mainstreaming the least restrictive enviornment, and individualized program planning are discussed.

  
  • HPER 3901 - Teaching Practicum in HPE I


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course provides the student the opportunity to engage in field-based activities.

  
  • HPER 3902 - Teaching Practicum in HPE II


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course provides the student the opportunity to engage in field-based activities in a middle or high school setting.

  
  • HPER 4422 - Organize, Supervision and Administration


    Credit Hours: 2
    This Course identifies the skills,functions,responsibilities and qualifications related to teaching and managing physical education and sport programs. Management theories, principles and leadership styles are received.

  
  • HPER 4430 - Instructional Design in HPE I


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course enhances knowledge and skills related to teaching physical education to younger or beginning learners. This course is orientated towards the needs, interests, and characteristics of young children. Developmentally appropriate activities and emphasis on fitness will be discussed. Students have the opportunity to observe, plan, teach, and evaluate lessons on a regular basis. Field experiences are required.

  
  • HPER 4431 - Instuctional Design in HPE II


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course enhances knowledge and skills related to teaching physical education to middle and high school learners. This course is oriented towards the needs,intrests and characteristics of upper level students. Emphasis will be placed on teaching skills, appropriate content, strategies, & lesson planning.

  
  • HPER 4500 - Physiology of Exercise


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course provides knowledge and understanding of the processes and functions of living organisms and their parts during and after physical activity. Concepts related to how and why the body responds to physical activity will be addressed.

  
  • HPER 4617 - Senior Seminar in HPE


    Credit Hours: 1
    This course provides knowledge and understanding of the processes and functions of living organisms and their parts during and after physical activity. Concepts related to how and why the body responds to physical activity will be addressed.

  
  • HPER 4895 - Directed Teaching/Seminar


    Credit Hours: 12
    Student teaching is a period of guided teaching during which the candidate under the direction of a cooperating teacher takes increasing responsibility for leading the school experiences of a given group of learners over a period of consecutive weeks and engages more or less directly in many of the activities which constitute the wide range of a teacher’s assigned responsibilities. The candidate will complete eight weeks in an elementary school placement and eight weeks in either middle or high school placement.


History

  
  • HIST 1111 - A Survey of World Civilization to Early Modern Times


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students gain a general understanding of the development of human civilization from its beginning to 1550. They also study the political, social, economic and cultural trends that affected the way people lived, worked and interrelated during this period.

  
  • HIST 1112 - A Survey of World Civilization from Early Modern Times


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students gain a general understanding of the development of human civilization from 1550 to the present. Emphasis is placed on the process of obtaining factual information about and analyzing the political, social, economic and cultural trends that have affected people’s lives, work and relationships.

  
  • HIST 1181 - Honors History of Civilization to 1550 I


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students conduct an analytical survey of humanity’s major achievements, starting with the Greeks and ending with the German Reformation. The various world civilizations with an emphasis on the religious, political and intellectual achievements of humans are studied and analyzed. The importance of these achievements and their impact on the world in general and western societies, in particular, are understood.

  
  • HIST 1182 - Honors History of Civilization Since 1550 II


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students conduct an analytical survey of the development of human society from the early modern era (about 1500) to the present. They study political, economic, social and cultural institutions in various world regions. In addition, students read and apply a variety of original sources to the understanding of the institutions under study.

  
  • HIST 2111 - A Survey of U.S. History to the Post Civil War Period


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students study the political, cultural and social growth of the United States from the 15th century colonial period to 1865. The forces that shape the nature of American society are examined as a primary focus.

  
  • HIST 2112 - A Survey of U.S. History from the Post Civil War Period to the Present


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students study the political, cultural and social growth of the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present. The main focus of their study will be the forces that shaped the nature of American society.

  
  • HIST 2181 - Honors United States History to 1865


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students complete an analytical survey of the history of the United States beginning with the period of exploration and ending with the American Civil War. Further, they focus on the origin and development of national and Georgia constitutions, ideas and institutions.

  
  • HIST 2182 - Honors United States History Since 1865


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students conduct an analytical survey of the history of the United States from the end of the American Civil War to the present. Additionally, they focus on the political, social and economic forces which have influenced movements and events in the United States and Georgia since the Civil War.

  
  • HIST 3300 - Historiography


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students explore the ways historians have thought about the human experience. They learn about major schools of historical thought and interpretation. They consider such questions as are there laws governing historical development, does history develop in patterns or repeat itself, and can an individual influence the course of history. Students examine the works of a number of significant historians as examples of historical scholarship.

  
  • HIST 3303 - Tudor-Stuart England


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students examine the political, economic, social and cultural history of England from 1485 to 1688. Topics analyzed by students include the interrelation of religion and politics, the changing role of monarchy, and the influence of Renaissance culture on political, religious and social life. They also study the chronological development of English history during the period.

  
  • HIST 3304 - Modern England


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students analyze the rise of Great Britain to world dominance in the 18th and 19th centuries and its subsequent decline in the 20th. Their investigations include both the home islands and the empire. Examining the political, economic, cultural and intellectual histories. As the basis for understanding their study in depth, students master the factual history of Britain since 1688.

  
  • HIST 3305 - Diplomatic History


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to: (1) study the history of diplomacy utilizing comparative as well as interrelated approaches to national, international and global issues and themes, (2) examine major trends in the diplomacy of major states in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa, (3) study diplomacy as it relates World Wars I and II, the Cold War, and North-South relations, and (4) study the history of United States diplomacy in the 19th and 20th centuries.

  
  • HIST 3306 - Modern France


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students survey the chronological development of France and its society since the mid-18th century. Within this survey, students analyze in more detail the causes, events and results of the French Revolution of 1789 the influence of Napoleonic expansion; the development of the Third Republic; French involvement in the two world wars; and France’s place in the contemporary world.

  
  • HIST 3309 - Survey of West Africa


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students study the history and development of West African cultures and states from the rise of ancient Ghana and the trans-Saharan trade to the present.

  
  • HIST 3310 - Black American History


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students do an interpretive study of black Americans. Special emphasis is placed on the role of black Americans in the nation’s experience including personalities and ideologies, institutional origin and developments, patterns of interracial cooperation and violence.

  
  • HIST 3311 - Georgia in American History


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students acquire an understanding of the political, economic, and cultural history of Georgia from 1732 to the present. Students emphasize the role of the state in the history of the United States.

  
  • HIST 3312 - Women in America


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students gain a general understanding of the role women played in the development of the United States. Topics to be addressed by students emphasize the struggle for social equality, political rights and economic equity.

  
  • HIST 3315 - Colonialism and the Contemporary World


    Credit Hours: 3
    The student will examine the era of West European colonialism from 1400-1800 with an emphasis on the economic, political and social policies, and related technologies that led to the emergence of a global community.

  
  • HIST 3320 - Oral and Family History Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students learn the fundamental methods and techniques of collecting historical accounts from living witnesses. Students also get on-the-job training for genealogical studies.

  
  • HIST 3330 - Military History


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students analyze the military art and the development of military institutions in a variety of countries during the modern era (since 1500). This analysis emphasizes strategies and tactics; the interrelationship of the military institution with the society it defends; technological development; professionalization; and the political, economic, and social forces that shape the military and other causes of war.

  
  • HIST 3350 - Introduction of Historical Research


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students examine the nature of historical study, with an emphasis on historical explanation, development of the scholarly historical study, techniques and fundamental sources of research, writing and styles.

    Prerequisite(s): History Major in Junior Year
  
  • HIST 3360 - History of Imperialism


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students will survey and analyze the growth and decline of European empires from the first half of the 19th century to the mid 20th century. Their emphases will be political, economic, social and cultural causes and effects of imperialism on both the colonizing and colonized nations.

  
  • HIST 4100 - History of Economic Thought


    Credit Hours: 3
    A survey of economic philosophies since the Renaissance. Students will gain a factual knowledge of the philosophers and thinkers in the field, understand the principles of each philosopher and/or school of thought, and compare and contrast the ideas involved. The course will culminate with an investigation of how modern economics thought is currently evolving.

  
  • HIST 4400 - The Old South


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students study the history of the Old South. They investigate the impact plantations and slavery e had on Southern civilization.

  
  • HIST 4401 - Civil War and Reconstruction


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students conduct an intense study of the origins of the Civil War and the impact of the war. An analysis of Reconstruction is done with emphasis upon the historical interpretation of events.

  
  • HIST 4408 - United States Constitutional History


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students complete an intense study of the U. S. Constitution and its impact upon political, social and economic development in the United States from 1787 to the present.

  
  • HIST 4410 - Twentieth Century Europe


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students engage in a detailed study of the political, social, economic, and intellectual developments in Europe since World War I.

  
  • HIST 4411 - Recent United States History


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students study the history of United States since 1945, with emphases on the social, political, economical and technological forces which have influenced changes in society and its institutions.

  
  • HIST 4420 - The Development of Modern Science and Medicine


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students study the growth of knowledge in the physical, biological and medical sciences since the 16th century and the individuals involved in that growth. Also, students seek an understanding of the impact of science and the scientific method on human life and thought in the modern era.

  
  • HIST 4491 - Applied History


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students intern under the supervision of a Fort Valley State University history faculty member and a professional in a public or private agency involved in applied history (such as archives, museums, records management, or other historic preservation institutions). The head of the department will determine whether the institutions qualify for a history internee.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111  or HIST 1002 and HIST 2111  or HIST 2112  
  
  • HIST 4492 - Applied History


    Credit Hours: 6
    Students intern under the supervision of a Fort Valley State University history faculty member and a professional in a public or private agency involved in applied history (such as archives, museums, records management, or other historic preservation institutions). The head of the department will determine whether the institutions qualify for a history internee.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111  or HIST 1002 and HIST 2111  or HIST 2112  
  
  • HIST 4493 - Applied History


    Credit Hours: 9
    Students intern under the supervision of a Fort Valley State University history faculty member and a professional in a public or private agency involved in applied history (such as archives, museums, records management, or other historic preservation institutions). The head of the department will determine whether the institutions qualify for a history internee.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111  or HIST 1002 and HIST 2111  or HIST 2112  
  
  • HIST 4500 - Capstone in History


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students demonstrate their mastery of the historical method by writing and defending a major senior research project. Upper level courses are reviewed and the exit examination for history majors is completed.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 3300  and HIST 3350  -HISTORY MAJORS ONLY

Horticulture

  
  • HORT 1813 - Horticulture in the Home Environment


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students study horticultural plant materials and practices which are used to enhance lawns, gardens and the home environment generally to include emphases on propagation, fertilization, irrigation, control of pests and pruning. Ornamental vegetable and fruit crops are also covered.

  
  • HORT 1823 - Ornamental Plant Ecology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students acquire knowledge of the environmental factors which affect the growth of ornamental plants including soil, moisture, temperature, light, competition, exposures, and pests. Effects of the environment on the adaptation and distribution of plants are emphasized.

  
  • HORT 1833 - Maintenance and Usage of Garden and Grounds


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students acquire knowledge of the cultural practices used for planting and maintaining annuals, biennials and perennials in specialized gardens, parks, cemeteries and estates. In addition to gaining practical experiences in identifying these plants according to their classification, students learn the significance of horticulture in modern society and its impact on urban natural resource development.

  
  • HORT 2802 - Special Topics in Ornamental Horticulture


    Credit Hours: 2
    Students select projects and work individually on special problem area in ornamental horticulture.

  
  • HORT 2813 - Pest Control


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students master the correct procedures for selecting, preparing and applying sprays, dusts and fumigants to control diseases and insects in ornamentals.

  
  • HORT 2823 - Introduction to Horticulture


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students are provided an overview of horticulture as a field of study. The various area of horticulture and their interrelationships are examined. Students are introduced to the plant taxonomy, physiology and anatomy of horticultural crops.

  
  • Hort 2833 - Vegetable Production


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students will apply their knowledge of crop production practices, fertilization, pollination,maintenance, and harvesting of traditionally produced vegetables.

  
  • Hort 2843 - Organic Gardening


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students will apply their knowledge of crop production practices,fertilization,pollination, maintenance, and harvesting and storage of organically and traditionally produced crops.

  
  • HORT 3803 - Fruit Science


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students acquire knowledge of and practical experiences in the essentials for establishing and managing fruit orchards. The cultural operations, fruiting and post-harvest handling, the improvement and propagation of plants and the biotechnology of major tree fruits, small fruits selected exotic fruits, and miscellaneous fruits and tree nut crops are learned.

  
  • HORT 3813 - Plant Propagation


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students learn the principles and practices of sexual and asexual reproduction of horticultural plants. Proficiencies in the various methods of propagating horticultural plants including grafting, budding, layering and cuttings are acquired.

  
  • HORT 3823 - Food Processing


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students become knowledgeable of the physical and biological phenomena which cause food deterioration and acquire practical experiences with the techniques of good preservation by canning, freezing, sugar concentrates, chemical additives, pickling, fermentation and ionizing. Hands-on experiences with food processing equipment are provided. Knowledge of the operation and management of school canning plants is acquired.

  
  • HORT 3833 - Landscape Materials and Designs


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students learn the fundamentals of landscaping with an emphasis on the identification, culture, and use of plant material. Designing home properties, parks and commercial buildings are discussed. The use of architectural devices in landscaping, practices in mensuration, cost calculations and computer aided designing are also emphasized.

  
  • HORT 3842 - Basic Floral Design


    Credit Hours: 2
    Students learn the fundamentals of floral design, with an emphasis on the identification of floral and foliage materials, supplies, accessories and equipment. Students create floral designs using fresh and artificial materials. Techniques common to the floral design industry, such as wiring, taping, bow making and container preparation, are learned.

  
  • HORT 3852 - Organic/Conv. Fruit & Veg. Gardening


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students will apply their knowledge of production and hands-on practices of fertilization, pollination, maintenance, and harvesting of organically and traditonally grown vegetables and fruits.

  
  • HORT 3853 - Vegetable Crops


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students acquire knowledge of the environmental and botanical factors affecting the adaptation of vegetable crops. Students also gain practical experiences in state-of-the-art procedures for producing quality vegetables, such as soil preparation, planting, fertilization, weed control, irrigation, harvesting, grading and packaging.

  
  • HORT 3862 - Cooperative Education in Horticulture


    Credit Hours: 2
    Students are supervised individually by research scientists, or are placed within agricultural, federal or private organizations for hands-on, practical, “real-life” experiences in the field of horticulture.

  
  • HORT 4803 - Greenhouse Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students acquire knowledge of greenhouse structures, their operations and management. Practical experiences with the production of specific crops in the greenhouse environment are provided. Students also master nursery layouts, plant propagation, fertilization, weed control, irrigation and the marketing of greenhouse crops and nursery stock.

  
  • HORT 4813 - Nursery Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students acquire full understanding of planning nurseries, identification of plant materials and nursery practices including storage, propagation, pest control and management of wholesale and retail nurseries.

  
  • HORT 4823 - Marketing Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students are exposed to the physical practices involved in marketing fruits, vegetables, and horticultural specialties including: grading, bulk packaging, hydrocooling, consumer packaging, storage and refrigeration, transportation and displays. The effects of these practices on post-harvest physiology, market acceptance and quality are examined in depth.

  
  • HORT 4833 - Turf Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students learn the fundamentals of establishing and maintaining turf grass with an emphasis on adapting grasses for specific purposes. The selection, use and care of individual species of grass in the landscape are discussed. Common production practices in the turf industry are also covered.

  
  • HORT 4843 - Flower Production


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students learn the principles and practices involved in producing floral crops outdoors or in greenhouses. Vegetative and reproductive propagation and the handling and storage of cut flowers are also studied.

  
  • HORT 4852 - Senior Research


    Credit Hours: 2
    Students demonstrate their knowledge of the fundamentals of agriculture by conducting a research project, inclusive of problem identification and rationale, previous work and future outlook, the planning of a research strategy, managing the experiment, collecting and handling data, evaluation and report writing and the methods for disseminating significant findings to appropriate audiences.

  
  • HORT 4863 - Ornamental Systematics


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students learn to identify annuals, perennials and woody ornamentals commonly found in landscapes, nurseries and other ornamental horticultural plantings. Being able to identify all ornamentals is emphasized.

  
  • HORT 4873 - Medicinal Plants Technology and Conservation


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students will be introduced to global systems of alternative herbal medicines. Students will gain a working knowledge of increasing population pressure and over-exploitation of potential medicinal plant species, their natural habitat and agrotechnology including the improvement of medicinal plant species through biotechnology. Students will recognize the importance of plant conservation for the medicinal and herbal plant species especially those facing extinction or those who are threatened due to over-exploitation.


Humanities

  
  • HUMN 2004 - Introduction to Fine Arts


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students explore creative thinking techniques and analyze literature, art, music, and philosophy from a multi-cultural perspective. Course content will focus on Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.


Infant and Child Development

  
  • ICDV 2813 - Life Span Development and Contextual Influences


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students examine the growth and development of individuals throughout their life span with a special emphasis on the influence of family systems. Students identify and analyze the impact of various influences on families and individuals, including social relationships, culture, environments and historical changes. Students debate and question the future of family systems in society.

  
  • ICDV 2833K - Behavior in Infancy


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students study the significance of prenatal and perinatal factors in the development of individuals during the first two years of life. Students focus on the interrelationships of various developmental sequences throughout infancy. Students analyze and critique the value of prominent theories of infant development.

  
  • ICDV 3833K - Child Development


    Credit Hours: 4
    Students study the young child, from conception through late childhood. The physical, social, emotional, moral and intellectual development of the child within the family and preschool setting are understood. Students identify and summarize developmental sequences in growth and maturation. Potential problems in the sequence of growth and development are identified.

  
  • ICDV 3842 - Parent Child Relations


    Credit Hours: 2
    Students study the reciprocity of relationships between and among family members. Students examine the interactive processes by which parents and children affect each other as individuals and as a family unit. Students identify and analyze the influences of culture, race, values, attitudes, economics, history, and religion on relationships across generations. Students compare and contrast the research on inter-generational transmission of various family and individual traits, including parenting styles, alcoholism, teen pregnancy, divorce, values and religious attitudes.

  
  • ICDV 3843 - Origins of Language and Literacy Development in Young Children


    Credit Hours: 3
    TBA

  
  • ICDV 3853 - Behavior and Guidance in Preschool


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students develop skills in planning, executing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities for children. A variety of methodologies, philosophies and curriculum models which may be used in fostering the development of the whole child are examined. Principles of guidance and discipline, based on developmental appropriateness of such for young children, are other integral concepts which are studied.

    Prerequisite(s): ICDV 3833
  
  • ICDV 3862 - Childhood Assessment


    Credit Hours: 2
    Students examine the most frequently encountered assessment devices and evaluation methods used in child development settings. Students develop familiarity with the terminology, computer programs and statistical methods used in assessment. Students become aware of the advantages and disadvantages inherent in all testing and evaluation situations. Students complete assigned assessment devices and write evaluations and recommendations for assigned children.

    Prerequisite(s): ICDV 3833
  
  • ICDV 3873 - Guidance and Teaching Methods of Young Children


    Credit Hours: 3
    TBA

  
  • ICDV 4874K - Nursery/Kindergarten Practicum


    Credit Hours: 4
    Students acquire experiences in guiding nursery- and kindergarten-age children individually and in small and large group settings. Students assess, plan, execute and evaluate activities with children in the actual classroom under the supervision of experienced master teachers.

    Prerequisite(s): ICDV 3853  
  
  • ICDV 4882 - Organization and Administration in Group Care


    Credit Hours: 2
    Students develop skills in organizing and administering programs for young children. The application of research to the details of administering effective preschool settings, such as knowledge of relevant legislation, licensing and staffing, observations of program administration and understanding the organizational procedures of centers with varying philosophical views and curricula are also key concepts which are included.

    Prerequisite(s): ICDV 2832
  
  • ICDV 4893K - Infant Stimulation


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students examine infancy as a critical period in human development. Differentiating between development within normal ranges and development which may become problematic is mastered. Students create daily schedules and developmentally appropriate stimulation activities for infants and toddlers.

    Prerequisite(s): ICDV 2832
  
  • ICDV 4909 - Directed Observation and Supervision


    Credit Hours: 9
    Students participate full-time in experiences related to family and child development to include: individual and group care settings, family assistance, parental education and related activities. Student may participate either with agencies, hospitals, family service providers or schools depending on their career goals and objectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing
  
  • ICDV 4913 - Special Topics in Child Development


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students, using a seminar format, investigate current topics in the study of the education of young children. In-depth investigations of special topics are conducted by individual students who incorporate in their reports the latest theories and controversies in child development. Students also critically assess their own growth in the program and provide feedback for program improvement.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
  
  • ICDV 4923 - Special Topics in Family Relations


    Credit Hours: 3
    TBA


Instructional Technology

  
  • ITEC 2120 - Intro to Instructional Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    TBA


Integrated Science

  
  • ISCI 2001 - LIFE/EARTH SCIENCE


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is an integrated overview of core Life and Earth Science content covered in the K-5 Georgia Performance Standards. Topics include Solar System, Earth Process Chracteristics of of Living Organisms, Biodiversity, and the Natural history of Gerogia. Students will gain will gian conceptual understanding through inquiry-oriented, activity- based pedagogical strategies in order to have experience learning science content in the ways they will be expected to teach in the future. This course satisfies area F BOR mandate for ECE majors.

  
  • ISCI 2002 - Physical Science-ELE


    Credit Hours: 3
    TBA


Management

  
  • MNGT 3103 - Principles of Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students examine generic management functions such as: planning, decision making, organizing, leading and controlling. Students learn how resources are managed effectively and efficiently in order to achieve the organization’s mission. Issues relating to diversity, globalization, ethics and social responsibility are studied.

    Prerequisite(s):  ECON 2106  and ACCT 2101  
  
  • MNGT 3153 - Organizational Theory/Behavior


    Credit Hours: 3
    Examining the theory and practice of behavior in organizations, students gain an understanding of how people work in an organized setting and acquire specific managerial skills which enable them to become effective managers.

    Prerequisite(s): MNGT 3103  
  
  • MNGT 3203 - Human Resource Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students explore the major functions of human resource management (HRM) including planning, recruitment, selection, orientation, training and development, compensation, evaluation, collective bargaining and the protection of employee rights. Students study state and federal laws impacting HRM.

    Prerequisite(s): MNGT 3103  
  
  • MNGT 3303 - Operation/Production Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students become acquainted with the production process from a managerial perspective. They learn how to make sound business decisions to ensure effective operations. The nature of product demands, cost structures, company size and market competitions, production planning using PERT and other computer planning systems used in the industry are learned. Other quantitative tools used in planning production such as supplier selection, acquisition and inventory controls are discussed

    Prerequisite(s):
    • MNGT 3103
    • BUSA 3203
 

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