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2015-2016 USC Lancaster Bulletin (Archived Copy)
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2015-2016 USC Lancaster Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  Mar 29, 2024
 
2015-2016 USC Lancaster Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    CSCE 190 - Computing in the Modern World

    Credits: 1

    An introduction to the field of computing: trends in computing technology, the profession, and careers; subdisciplines in computing; the nature of research and development.

    Corequisite: CSCE 145, 204, 205, 206 or equivalent

    Note: Open to all majors. Not auditable.

  
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    CSCE 201 - Introduction to Computer Security

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the theory and practice of computer security, including security policies, authentification, digital certificates, firewalls, malicious code, legal and ethical issues, and incident handling.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: CSCE 101

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: CSCE 101

    Note: Not auditable.

  
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    CSCE 204 - Program Design and Development

    Credits: 3

    Fundamental algorithms and processes used in business information systems. Development and representation of programming logic. Introduction to implementation using a high-level programming language.

    Cross-listed Course: MGSC 298

    Prerequisites: CSCE 101 or MGSC 290

  
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    CSCE 205 - Business Applications Programming

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to computer applications in business. Programming exercises in COBOL.

    Prerequisites: MGSC 290 or CSCE 101 or above

  
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    CSCE 206 - Scientific Applications Programming

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to computer applications in science and engineering. Programming exercises in a high-level language.

    Prerequisites: MATH 122 or 141

    Note: Open to all majors.

  
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    CSCE 207 - UNIX System Administration

    Credits: 3

    The Unix programming environment: I/O programming, Unix processes, fork, exec, pipes and signals, and tools.

    Prerequisites: CSCE 145 or 206

    Note: Open to all majors.

  
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    CSCE 209 - Special Topics in Computer Programming

    Credits: 1-3

    Programming and application development using selected programming languages. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title.

  
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    CSCE 210 - Computer Hardware Foundations

    Credits: 3

    Number representation, data formats, CPU and memory organization, assembly language, I/O and peripherals, computer networks.

    Prerequisites: CSCE 145, 204, 205, 206, or 207

  
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    CSCE 211 - Digital Logic Design

    Credits: 3

    Number systems, Boolean algebra, logic design, sequential machines.

    Prerequisites: MATH 141

  
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    CSCE 212 - Introduction to Computer Architecture

    Credits: 3

    Computer architecture, components. and organization; memory addressing; Input/Output; instruction sets; interrupts; assembly-language programming.

    Prerequisites: CSCE 211 and either 145 or 206

  
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    CSCE 215 - UNIX/Linux Fundamentals

    Credits: 1

    UNIX operating system, user-level system commands, and programming tools. UNIX scripting languages.

    Prerequisites: CSCE 145

  
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    CSCE 240 - Introduction to Software Engineering

    Credits: 3

    Fundamentals of software design and development; software implementation strategies; object-oriented design techniques; ethics in software development.

    Prerequisites: CSCE 215, grade of C or better in CSCE 146

  
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    CSCE 245 - Object-Oriented Programming Techniques

    Credits: 3

    Advanced object-oriented concepts and techniques; multiple inheritance; memory management; operator overloading; polymorphism; performance issues.

    Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CSCE 146

  
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    EDEC 201 - Inquiry into Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3

    Inquiry into the roles, programs, history, and culture trends in early childhood education.

  
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    EDEC 250 - Play and Early Learning

    Credits: 3

    Theory and practice related to children’s play and early learning in family, community, and educational settings.

  
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    EDFI 300 - Schools In Communities

    Credits: 3

    Social, political, and historical aspects of diverse educational institutions in American culture with an emphasis on families, schools, and communities.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing

  
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    EDPY 333 - Introduction to Child Growth and Development

    Credits: 3

    Basic course designed to familiarize the prospective teacher with the patterns of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of the individual. Development of these growth patterns from the prenatal stage to the onset of adolescence.

  
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    EDPY 334 - Introduction to Adolescent Growth and Development

    Credits: 3

    Basic course designed to familiarize the prospective junior and senior high school teacher with the pattern of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of the individual during his adolescent years. Recommendation of the advisor(s) required.

  
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    EDPY 335 - Introduction to Educational Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Applications of the psychology of learning and development. Special attention to basic statistics and the behavior of the school child.

  
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    EDPY 401 - Learners and the Diversity of Learning

    Credits: 3

    Overview of psychological theories and research as it applies to education, including theories of learning, child and adolescent development, cognitive processes, classroom practices, individual differences/student diversity, and motivation.

  
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    EDSE 302 - Teachers and Teaching

    Credits: 3

    Teaching as reflective and ethical practice. Professional standards, teacher leadership and school change, and various roles of professional educators.

  
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    ENGL 101 - Critical Reading and Composition

    Credits: 3

    Instruction in strategies for critically reading and analyzing literature and non-literary texts; structured, sustained practice in composing expository and analytical essays.

    Note: Carolina Core CMW

  
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    ENGL 102 - Rhetoric and Composition

    Credits: 3

    Instruction and intensive practice in researching, analyzing, and composing written arguments about academic and public issues.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent credit

    Note: Overlay Course
    Carolina Core: CMW
    Carolina Core: INF (Note: INF credit only if taken at USC Columbia
    or regional campus Spring 2013 or later.)

  
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    ENGL 270 - World Literature

    Credits: 3

    Selected masterpieces of world literature from antiquity to present.

    Cross-listed Course: CPLT 270

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102 or equivalent

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    ENGL 282 - Fiction

    Credits: 3

    Fiction from several countries and historical periods, illustrating the nature of the genre.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102 or equivalent

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    ENGL 283 - Themes in British Writing

    Credits: 3

    Reading a variety of British texts that exemplify persistent themes of British culture.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102 or equivalent

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    ENGL 284 - Drama

    Credits: 3

    Drama from several countries and historical periods, illustrating the nature of the genre.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102 or equivalent

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    ENGL 285 - Themes in American Writing

    Credits: 3

    Reading a variety of American texts that exemplify persistent themes of American culture.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102 or equivalent

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    ENGL 286 - Poetry

    Credits: 3

    Poetry from several countries and historical periods, illustrating the nature of the genre.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102 or equivalent

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    ENGL 287 - American Literature

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to American literary history, emphasizing the analysis of literary texts, the development of literary traditions over time, the emergence of new genres and forms, and the writing of successful essays about literature. Designed for English majors.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102 or equivalent

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    ENGL 288 - English Literature

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to English literary history, emphasizing the analysis of literary texts, the development of literary traditions over time, the emergence of new genres and forms, and the writing of successful essays about literature. Designed for English majors.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102 or equivalent

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    ENGL 381 - The Renaissance

    Credits: 3

    Literature of the Renaissance, in its cultural contexts, explored through representative works.

    Cross-listed Course: CPLT 381

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENGL 382 - The Enlightenment

    Credits: 3

    Literature of the Enlightenment in its cultural contexts, explored through representative works.

    Cross-listed Course: CPLT 382

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENGL 384 - Realism

    Credits: 3

    Literature of Realism in its cultural contexts, explored through representative works.

    Cross-listed Course: CPLT 384

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENGL 387 - Introduction to Rhetoric

    Credits: 3

    Theories of human communication useful for understanding and informing the everyday work of writers. Emphasis on intensive analysis and writing.

    Cross-listed Course: SPCH 387

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENGL 427 - Southern Literature

    Credits: 3

    Representative works of Southern writers.

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENGL 429 - Topics in American Literature

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of selected topics. May be repeated for credit under a different suffix.

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENGL 435 - The Short Story

    Credits: 3

    The characteristics of the short story and its historical development in America and Europe.

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENGL 437 - Women Writers

    Credits: 3

    Representative works written by women.

    Cross-listed Course: WGST 437

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENGL 438A - South Carolina Writers

    Credits: 3

    Authors and literary forms representative of South Carolina.

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENGL 460 - Advanced Writing

    Credits: 3

    Extensive practice in different types of nonfiction writing.

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENGL 463 - Business Writing

    Credits: 3

    Extensive practice in different types of business writing, from brief letters to formal articles and reports.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102 or equivalent

  
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    ENGL 465 - Fiction Workshop

    Credits: 3

    Workshop in writing fiction for students who have successfully completed ENGL 360.

    Note: All Literature Courses 300 and above require ENGL 101, 102, and one course between ENGL 270-292.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, English, BA

  
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    ENVR 101 - Introduction to the Environment

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of environmental issues and the role of science in their identification and resolution.

    Note: Carolina Core SCI

  
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    ENVR 101L - Introduction to the Environment Lab

    Credits: 1

    Demonstrations, field trips, data analyses, and discussion relating to environmental issues, such as sustainability, resource management, and pollution control.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: ENVR 101

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: ENVR 101

    Note: Carolina Core SCI

  
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    ENVR 202 - Environmental Science and Policy II

    Credits: 4

    Continuing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary exploration of relations between environment and society for majors in the Environment and Sustainability Program. Case studies raise issues, challenges, and strategies to achieving sustainability.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing, ENVR 201

    Note: Effective: Fall 2013

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, Environmental Science, BS

  
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    EXSC 191 - Physical Activity and Health

    Credits: 3

    Concepts of exercise, nutrition, behavior changes, and skills to promote lifelong physical activity and health.

  
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    EXSC 223 - Anatomy and Physiology I

    Credits: 3

    The structure and functions of the human body: tissues, integument, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and reproductive systems, and regulation of eating and metabolism.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102; BIOL 102; CHEM 111; MATH 122 or 141

  
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    EXSC 224 - Anatomy and Physiology II

    Credits: 3

    The structure and functions of the human body: nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, immune, urinary, and endocrine systems.

    Prerequisites: Completion of EXSC 223 and 223L with a “C” or better.

  
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    EXSC 343 - Practicum in Exercise Science

    Credits: 1-3

    Supervised practicum in a research or clinical setting for scientific-foundations track.

    Prerequisites: EXSC 223, 224

    Note: Departmental special permission required.

  
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    EXSC 395 - Research Seminar in Exercise Science

    Credits: 3

    The research process in exercise science; participation in, presentation and discussion of current research.

    Prerequisites: EXSC 223, 224

  
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    EXSC 499 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

    Enrollment and topic to be approved in advance by advisor and instructor.

    Prerequisites: EXSC 223, 224 or consent of instructor

  
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    FILM 240 - Introduction to Film and Media Studies

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the critical study of film and media. Students will closely analyze moving images and develop written arguments about film and media.

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    FREN 109 - Beginning French I

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.

    Note: Admission to FREN 109 restricted to those who have never studied French, who have not studied French in the previous five years, or who have a score of F-1 on the placement test.

    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    FREN 110 - Beginning French II

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.

    Prerequisites: FREN 109

    Note: Admission to 110 restricted to those who have completed FREN 109. Credit may be received only for one of the following: 109/110 or 121.

    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    FREN 121 - Elementary French

    Credits: 4

    Grammar and vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.

    Note: Assumes prior experience in French. Admission to FREN 121 restricted to those who have a score of F-2 on the placement test. Credit may be received for only one of the following: FREN 109/100 or 121.

    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    FREN 122 - Basic Proficiency in French

    Credits: 3

    Practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.

    Prerequisites: FREN 110, 121 or placement score of F-3

    Note: Admission either by placement score of F-3 or by successful completion of FREN 110 or 121.

    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    GEOL 101 - Introduction to the Earth

    Credits: 4

    Origin and nature of the earth with emphasis on internal processes and phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building; surface processes, including landform evolution.

    Note: Three lectures and three laboratory hours each week.

    Carolina Core: SCI

  
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    GEOL 102 - Fossils and the Evolution of Life on Earth

    Credits: 4

    Basic overview of fossils, including dinosaurs, and their importance for understanding earth history and the evolution of life.

    Note: Three lectures and three laboratory hours each week.

  
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    GEOL 103 - Environment of the Earth

    Credits: 4

    Analysis of basic energy cycles of the earth. Interaction of human activity with earth processes to affect the environment.

    Note: Three lectures and three laboratory hours each week. Field trips required.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    GEOL 110 - Cultural Geology

    Credits: 3

    The growth of geological concepts, scientific and non-scientific. The impact of geological factors on human affairs. The role of time and evolution (biological and physical). Restricted to non-science majors.

    Note: Carolina Core SCI

  
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    HIST 101 - European Civilization from Ancient Times to the Mid-17th Century

    Credits: 3

    The rise and development of European civilization from its Mediterranean origins through the Renaissance and Reformation.

    Note: Carolina Core GHS

  
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    HIST 102 - European Civilization from the Mid-17th Century

    Credits: 3

    European development and expansion from the mid-17th century to the present.

    Note: Carolina Core GHS

  
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    HIST 109 - Introduction to Latin American Civilization

    Credits: 3

    A discussion of the political, cultural, and economic forces which have conditioned the development of institutions and ideas in Spanish and Portuguese America.

    Note: Carolina Core GHS

  
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    HIST 111 - United States History to 1865

    Credits: 3

    A general survey of the United States from the era of discovery to 1865, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments.

    Note: Carolina Core GHS

  
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    HIST 112 - United States History since 1865

    Credits: 3

    A general survey of the United States from 1865 to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. Honors sections are available for students in the honors program.

    Note: Carolina Core GHS

  
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    HIST 312 - French Revolution and Napoleon

    Credits: 3

    The changes in France and Europe during the revolutionary decade, the rise of Napoleon, and the establishment of French hegemony over the Continent.

  
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    HIST 316 - Nineteenth-Century Europe

    Credits: 3

    Political, social, economic, and intellectual developments from 1815-1900, which brought European culture to its zenith and contributed to Europe’s global domination.

  
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    HIST 317 - Contemporary Europe from World War I to World War II

    Credits: 3

    The Great War, revolution, and reconstruction; the rise of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes and the coming of World War II.

  
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    HIST 318 - Europe from World War II to the Present

    Credits: 3

    The Second World War and its origins; the Cold War; European recovery; a divided continent and Europe in the Global Era.

  
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    HIST 320 - The History of Great Britain

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the British Isles from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. First semester: to the Restoration of 1660; second semester: since 1660.

  
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    HIST 321 - The History of Great Britain

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the British Isles from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. First semester: to the Restoration of 1660; second semester: since 1660.

  
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    HIST 404 - Civil War and Reconstruction, 1860-1877

    Credits: 3

    The political, military, and social history of the War and the reorganization which followed.

  
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    HIST 405 - The Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1917

    Credits: 3

    A survey of recent United States history with emphasis on the economic, social, and literary developments from 1877 to 1917.

  
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    HIST 406 - The United States and a World at War, 1917-1945

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the period.

  
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    HIST 407 - United States History Since 1945

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural developments in the period after World War II.

  
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    HIST 410 - History of South Carolina Since 1865

    Credits: 3

    A survey of recent South Carolina history with emphasis on social and institutional development.

  
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    HIST 413 - History of Canada

    Credits: 3

    A survey of Canadian development from colony to modern nation.

  
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    HIST 442 - The Old South

    Credits: 3

    Development of Southern society and of the forces that made the South a distinctive section of the United States.

  
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    HIST 443 - The New South

    Credits: 3

    Reconstruction, the Bourbon era, agrarian revolt, industrial revolution, racial problems, and the changes resulting from the impact of two world wars and the New Deal (1865-1946).

  
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    HIST 449 - American Popular Culture Since 1890

    Credits: 3

    A history of the contributions of the popular aspects of American culture and their interactions with American institutions.

  
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    HPEB 321 - Personal and Community Health

    Credits: 3

    Psychosocial health, stress management, leading infectious and noninfectious diseases, nutrition, physical fitness, sexuality, consumer health and health care access, environmental health, aging, and death.

  
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    HPEB 331 - Health Education for the Elementary School

    Credits: 3

    Methods and materials for elementary schools. Integration and correlation of materials with school subjects. Sample content developed for primary, intermediate, and upper grades.

  
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    HRTM 344 - Personnel Organization and Supervision

    Credits: 3

    Recruitment, selection, utilization, and development of human resources; role of supervisors in management and personnel administration.

  
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    ITEC 143 - Advanced Business Document Preparation

    Credits: 3

    Emphasis on production and versatility in preparing business documents. Not for TSTM majors. For business teacher certification.

  
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    ITEC 164 - Introduction to Office Automation

    Credits: 3

    Overview of automation systems including technology, human relations, improved productivity, and essential procedures within organizational and environmental contexts.

  
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    ITEC 233 - Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software Support

    Credits: 3

    Understanding of current computer hardware and software through computer building, repairing, and troubleshooting.

    Corequisite: ITEC 264

    Prerequisites: ITEC 264

  
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    ITEC 242 - Business Communications

    Credits: 3

    Theory and processes in written business communications; composing effective business letters and reports.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102

  
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    ITEC 243 - Word Processing Concepts and Technology

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to word processing concepts and applications.

    Prerequisites: keyboarding

  
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    ITEC 245 - Introduction to Networking

    Credits: 3

    Understanding the essential concepts of computer networks, including standards, topologies, security, media, switching, routing, and more.

    Prerequisites: Prereq and Coreq: ITEC 243

  
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    ITEC 264 - Computer Applications in Business I

    Credits: 3

    Survey of the core skills and techniques used in modern business applications, including spreadsheets and databases.

  
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    ITEC 270 - Records Control

    Credits: 3

    Analysis and control of office records including creation, processing, maintenance, protection, and disposition.

    Prerequisites: TSTM 264

  
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    ITEC 338 - Integrated Document Production

    Credits: 3

    Use of computers and other electronic equipment to produce documents in a problem-solving, decision-making environment.

  
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    ITEC 347 - Advanced Office Procedures

    Credits: 3

    Supervisory and administrative skills of the office administrator.

    Prerequisites: ITEC 264 or approval of instructor

  
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    JOUR 101 - Media and Society

    Credits: 3

    Principles, history, philosophies, theories of the mass media and allied professions and their societal role and impact.

  
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    MATH 111 - Basic College Mathematics

    Credits: 3

    Basic college algebra; linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, functions and graphs of functions, exponential and logarithm functions, systems of equations. Credit may not be received for both MATH 111 and 115.

    Prerequisites: placement through Algebra version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

  
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    MATH 111 I - Intensive Basic College Mathematics

    Credits: 4

    An intensive treatment of the topics covered in MATH 111.

    Prerequisites: placement through Algebra version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

  
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    MATH 112 - Trigonometry

    Credits: 2

    Topics in trigonometry specifically needed for MATH 141, 142, 241. Circular functions, analytic trigonometry, applications of trigonometry. Credit may not be received for both MATH 112 and 115.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 111 or 111I, or placement through Algebra version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

  
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    MATH 115 - Precalculus Mathematics

    Credits: 4

    Topics in algebra and trigonometry specifically needed for MATH 141, 142, 241. Subsets of the real line, absolute value; polynomial, rational, inverse, logarithmic, exponential functions; circular functions; analytic trigonometry. Credit may not be received for both MATH 111 and 115 or both MATH 112 and 115.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 111 or 111I, or by Precalculus Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

  
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    MATH 122 - Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences

    Credits: 3

    Derivatives and integrals of elementary algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Maxima, minima, rate of change, motion, work, area under a curve, and volume.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 111/111I, or by placement through Algebra version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

    Note: Carolina Core ARP

 

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