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ACC 250 - Principles of Accounting I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
An introduction to financial accounting, involving its basic structure, the accounting cycles for service and merchandising enterprises, assets, liabilities, and accounting systems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ACC 251 - Principles of Accounting II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course has an emphasis on managerial accounting involved with corporations, control accounting, and decision making.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 250
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ACC 310 - Intermediate Accounting I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall & OPS
A comprehensive and in-depth coverage of accounting principles. The course is for accounting majors or students wanting a solid understanding of accounting. The accounting cycle steps are reviewed and more complex accounting problems are presented. Topics include cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, inventories, liabilities, statement of cash flows, revenue recognition, and debt financing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 251
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ACC 311 - Intermediate Accounting II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
This course has an emphasis on property, equipment, intangible assets, corporations, long-term investments in equity securities, long-term liabilities, accounting for pensions, leases, error corrections, analysis of financial statements, income taxes and financial reporting.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 310
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ACC 320 - Cost Accounting
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
This course covers budgeting, standard costs, analysis of variances, job order and process accounting, profit centers, capital budgeting, and managerial controls.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 310
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ACC 330 - Governmental and Non-profit Accounting
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
Covers municipal, school, university, hospital, church, and other forms of governmental and non-profit organizational accounting. Types of funds discussed are general, revenue, capital projects, enterprise, debt service, and others.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 311
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ACC 345 - Managerial Accounting
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
Introduction to managerial accounting concepts and principles, focusing on the development and application of costing concepts as they apply to manufacturing environments. This includes the collection and reporting of cost data used for planning, controlling and decision-making in a business environment.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ACC 350 - Financial Accounting I
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
A study of accounting principles relating to non-current assets and liabilities emphasizing the measurement and valuation of property, plant and equipment, other long-term assets, and current and long-term liabilities. Emphasis is also placed on the accounting aspects of the operations of sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. (This course does not meet the requirements for upper division accounting units within the accounting major).
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ACC 351 - Financial Accounting II
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
A continuation of the study of accounting principles relating to non-current assets and liabilities emphasizing the measurement and valuation of property, plant and equipment, other long-term assets, and current and long-term liabilities. Emphasis is also placed on the accounting aspects of the operations of sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 350 (This course does not meet the requirements for upper division accounting units within the accounting major)
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ACC 410 - Advanced Accounting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall & OPS
A study of business combinations and consolidation accounting, including the accounting relationships between parent and subsidiary business entities, the processing of intercompany transactions, and elimination entries. Additional topics may include recording foreign currency exchange transactions, translations of foreign subsidiary financial statements and partnership accounting.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 311
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ACC 420 - Accounting Information Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall & OPS
A study of accounting and processing controls for automated accounting systems, and developing and implementing an automated accounting system.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 311 and CIS 270
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ACC 430 - Federal Income Tax Accounting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall & OPS
Covers the theory of tax accounting with practical applications to individuals, proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and fiduciary organizations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 251
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ACC 470 - Auditing
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
A study of the attest function performed by independent public accountants. Topics include management assertions, fundamental principles (formerly generally accepted auditing standards), tests of controls and substantive procedures for the accounting cycles, and report forms and opinions. Various techniques are used to study auditing concepts and practices and may include preparing problem sets, analyzing case studies, and performing simulated audit procedures.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 410
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ACC 480 - Accounting Ethics
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on the ethical and professional responsibilities of CPAs in public and private practice. Ethical reasoning, corporate governance, decision making and ethical frameworks will be examined to provide a base of understanding. The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and other professional standards will be studied as they apply to the practice of accounting.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Senior status
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ACC 491 - Internship in Accounting
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Under faculty supervision, the student will work in an accounting firm, or in a business, governmental entity or non-profit organization in an accounting area. This is an opportunity for field experience in applying accounting coursework and principles.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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Air Force Courses offered through concurrent enrollment at California State University, San Bernardino.
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ALH 301 - Global Health Engagement Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This seminar is the first half of the Global Health Engagement sequence. Students will prepare for a summer global engagement practicum through class lectures and a research paper. Cultural awareness and sensitivity as well as an understanding of global health are key components of this class. Students are required to take this course prior to completion of the global health engagement practicum.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): HSC 100
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ALH 401 - Global Health Engagement Practicum
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
The purpose of the global health engagement practicum is to provide students with an opportunity to expand the level of understanding of what it takes to be an international health care professional, and to gain new insight about the commitment it takes to follow the path to becoming an international health care provider. Students will have the opportunity to travel abroad, working with partners in healthcare and health related fields.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ALH 301
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ALH 405 - Grant Writing
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An examination of the skills required to locate funding opportunities and write and submit grant applications and reports for health promotion and education programs. The course is designed to help students to gain experience and practice in finding grant money and applying for grants to undertake community health projects.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ASL 115 - American Sign Language I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
An introductory course designed for students with no previous experience using ASL. Beginning with the alphabet, students will learn the basic components of ASL-fingerspelling, vocabulary, grammar and syntax, expressive and receptive skills, along with Deaf culture and social etiquette.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ASL 125 - American Sign Language II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course is for students who possess a functional knowledge of fingerspelling, vocabulary formation, placement and directionality. Acquaintance with current and historical aspects of Deaf culture and social etiquette is also assumed. In this course students will refine their expressive and receptive skills, while broadening their understanding of the Deaf-world. Must pass with a C- or better to continue in ASL 215 .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ASL 115
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ASL 215 - Intermediate American Sign Language I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Students will be introduced to advanced language and vocabulary development with special emphasis placed on sentence construction and expressive skills. The course will provide further development of conversational techniques and use of ASL in normal everyday situations such as the location of items around the home, complaints, making suggestions and requests, and exchanging personal information through life events. This course will also expand the study of Deaf cultural issues. Must pass with a C- or better to continue in ASL 225 .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ASL 125
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ASL 225 - Intermediate American Sign Language II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will introduce students to the art of hand shape storytelling and legends within the Deaf community. This section will include the grammatical use of ASL in sign movements conveyed and modified in the language, how and when to use facial movements; and how body, head and eye movements are used in phrasing and agreement. In this section, students will learn to sign everyday information through description and identification of things and talking about weekend events. Class emphasis will be on expressive and receptive skills.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ASL 215
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ASL 315 - Deaf Studies
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An interdisciplinary introduction to the concepts, issues and literary genre of the deaf-world. This course emphasizes the Deaf community as a cultural linguistic people group and the centrality of ASL, heritage and traditions, and values in this community. From a literary and theoretical view, the course locates the field of Deaf Studies within the broader field of Disability Studies by analyzing intersections and differences between the two.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ASL 325 - American Sign Language Linguistics
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course offers a comparative analysis of linguistic properties and tendencies of American Sign Language and English. General topics of study include an overview of the historical evolution of sign languages, leading into contemporary thought on phonology, morphology and syntax of ASL. Students will also explore regional and dialectical linguistic variations that occur within sub-communities such as Black, Hispanic and Asian Deaf communities.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ASL 225
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ASL 415 - American Deaf Culture
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course explores the history, traditions and issues of Deaf American culture from its 18th century European origins to contemporary multicultural USA. Utilizing a multilayered approach to learning-lecture, readings, case study, film study, contextual experience and classroom debate-students will analyze the complex web of influences and issues-linguistic, political, economic, educational, religious, medical and social-that form what we commonly refer to as “culture.”
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ASL 425 - Introduction to Interpreting for the Deaf
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
To be an effective interpreter one needs high levels of skill in the languages being interpreted. This course is full of challenging exercises with videotaped source materials that make ASL skills strong and flexible and prepares students to move on to more advanced skills. Helpful theoretical introduction for each topic, study questions and comprehension sections called “Get to Know the Signer,” make these materials a thorough, powerful learning tool.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ASL 225
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ANT 200 - Special Topics in Anthropology
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within Anthropology.
Repeatable: Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ANT 225 or BEH 100
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ANT 225 - Cultural Anthropology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A general survey of Cultural Anthropology from a behavioral, cognitive, and material perspective and viewed as a social science, focuses on cultural factors that affect human behavior, including a brief overview of the four major fields of anthropology. Topics include cultural change, language, family, religious practices, economic subsistence patterns, and political power systems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ANT 315 - Health and Holistic Healing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides students with a greater perspective of the ways in which various cultures engage with and understand health and illness. Students will gain understanding of the political and economic structures embedded within health systems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ANT 320 - Ethnomedicine
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
A general survey to the field of medical anthropology, with a special focus on ethnomedicine. Topics covered include cross-cultural views of human health, disease and illness, healing, and ideologies of the body. Theoretical and methodological approaches used by medical anthropologist are also taught as they shed light on different ethnomedical systems. Special focus will be on reading ethnographic materials from Western and non-Western setting to explore how health, illness, and healing are culturally shaped and mediated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ANT 225 , BEH 100 , or permission of the Dean
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ANT 325 - Physical Anthropology and Archaeology
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
A general survey of Physical Anthropology, including evolutionary theory, the primate fossil record, primatology, human variability, and genetics. The history, methods, and theories of archaeology are also considered - covering all eras of the human past, from prehistoric to modern times.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ANT 340 - Theory in Anthropology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course addresses anthropological theory in a historical context and explores how the discipline has developed over time. Theories of culture are the main focus, though archeological, physical, and linguistic anthropological theories are discussed. Approaches to understanding human behavior from cognitive, material, and behavioral approaches are central.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ANT 225 or BEH 100
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ANT 350 - Language and Culture
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An examination of the relationship between culture and language including a basic understanding of language, the development of language, linguistic aspects of culture and how the symbiosis of language and culture affect individuals, groups and nations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ANT 360 - Globalization and Culture
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course explores the nature of globalization from multiple perspectives, but especially as evidenced in increasingly dynamic national and ethnic identities, (im)migration, economic disparity, and social systems. Students consider how various cultural elements (including gender ideologies, family systems, religious practices, and economic and political traditions) have been affected as a result of globalization. Using comparative methods alongside anthropological and historical theories, students engage in an interdisciplinary approach to understanding globalization.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ANT 399 - Independent Study
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ANT 225 or BEH 100
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ANT 400 - Special Topics in Anthropology
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within Anthropology.
Repeatable: Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ANT 410 - Economic and Political Anthropology
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course will examine patterns of subsistence (economics) and social organization and control. Focusing on case studies and theoretical perspectives in anthropology regarding economics and political systems, students will explore the meaning and function of various approaches to subsistence and social organization. Using the comparative perspective (ethnology), students will also critically assess democracy as it is contextualized among various people groups to consider various forms of political engagement and shape their own views of how cultural groups employ these patterns of culture.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ANT 430 - Culture and Personality
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on the interaction between personal patterns of behavior and social influences, paying particular attention to media influence and a history of social and psychological perspectives. Students will consider the dynamic between environment and heredity (nature/nurture) as they explore several facets of human behavior.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ANT 225 or BEH 100
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ANT 440 - Internship in Anthropology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is practical application of basic anthropological principles in community or campus responsibilities under professional supervision.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional testing fee
Prerequisite(s): ANT 225 and permission of the Dean
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ANT 450 - Family and Gender Studies
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course explores a diversity of family systems, both modern and historic. Focusing on case studies and theoretical perspectives in anthropology, students will explore the tangible roles family and gender play in everyday life throughout the world. Using the comparative perspective (ethnology), students will shape their perspectives about family and gender through the exploration of cultural groups and the extent to which they employ dynamic family and gender roles.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ANT 460 - Religion and Culture
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course examines an anthropological approach to religion and magic, and its relationship to symbolism, myths, sacred spaces, and rituals. This course investigates anthropological theories of religion providing a multicultural analysis of numerous forms of religious expression. Additionally, this course will examine the subject of “religion” as it intersects with economics, politics, gender, secularism, and post-colonialism.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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APT 192 - Foundations for Ministry
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course is an introduction to the expectations of the Bachelor of Applied Theology program. Emphasis is given to spiritual foundations for ministry, including personal and church discipleship. Attention is given to models of discipleship and the student’s development of a personal strategy of discipleship.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor of Applied Theology major
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APT 292 - Theology of Pastoral Ministry
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is an introduction to the practical ministry responsibilities inherent in the role of a pastor. Emphasis is given to the normal functions of the pastor in the observance of the ordinances, wedding, counseling, and conflict management. Emphasis is also given to challenges confronting contemporary pastors in providing pastoral leadership and care for congregations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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APT 293 - Supervised Church Ministry Internship I
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
A more intensive application of APT 292 in the Applied Theology program. The student will progressively have the opportunity to focus on the accomplishment of ministry in a specific ministry context, while continuing to integrate various elements of a semester’s study.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): APT 292
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APT 352 - The Pastor as Worship Leader
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The Pastor as Worship Leader is a study of the role of the pastor as it applies to the facilitation of worship in the local church. Emphasis will be given to the theology, history, purpose, function, and application of worship, various musical and ministry styles of corporate worship, practical worship ministry and leadership structures, and an empathetic examination of the worship artist, musician, and leader.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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APT 365 - Doctrine of the Church
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course examines key biblical passages related to the church, overviews major historical positions of the church, and assesses related models of pastoral leadership, ministry, and preaching. The emphasis of the course is to help students develop a biblical and practical theology of the church.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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APT 371 - Christian Theology I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall & OPS
An expanded study of the biblical doctrines of God, humanity, and sin.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor of Applied Theology or Christian Studies major
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APT 372 - Christian Theology II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
An expanded study of the biblical doctrines of salvation, the person of Christ, the church, and last things.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor of Applied Theology or Christian Studies major
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APT 392 - Supervised Church Ministry Internship II
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
A more intensive application of APT 293 - Supervised Church Ministry Internship I in the Applied Theology program under the guidance of a University supervisor. The student will progressively have opportunities for ministry involvement, mentoring, and ministry skill development. The emphasis of the course is for the student understanding of the priority and implementation of evangelism and missions in the ministry of the church.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): APT 293
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APT 393 - Supervised Church Ministry Internship III
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
A more intensive application of APT 392 - Supervised Church Ministry Internship II in the Applied Theology program under the guidance of a University supervisor. The student will progressively have opportunities for ministry involvement, mentoring, and ministry skill development. The emphasis of the course is upon development of communication skills in preaching and teaching of the Bible.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): APT 392
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APT 452 - Advanced Biblical Preaching
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course prepares students in communicating the truth of the ancient Scriptures to modern people. It explores the variations of crafting of expository sermons. The course will examine how sermons can be constructed to reflect the genre of the biblical literature: narrative, poetry, psalms, history, prophecy, parable, apocalyptic, and epistles.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): CST 451
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APT 482 - Pastoral Leadership
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
Pastoral Leadership is an intensive study of the leadership role of the pastor in relation to the nature of the church, leadership models, leadership challenges, and practical leadership strategies.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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APT 490 - Reading Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course seeks to help advanced theology students focus their attention on major figures, writings, and doctrines in theology. The student will read a major work (or excerpts) of representative theologians such as Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Carl Henry, and John Stott. Particular attention will be given to the writings, teachings, influence, as well as the theological systems linked to each theologian.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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APT 492 - Supervised Church Ministry Internship IV
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
A more intensive application of APT 393 - Supervised Church Ministry Internship III in the Applied Theology program under the guidance of a University supervisor. The student will progressively have opportunities for ministry involvement, mentoring, and ministry skill development. The emphasis of the course is the development of leadership skills.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): APT 393
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APT 495 - Senior Exegesis Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This capstone course for the Applied Theology program is designed to demonstrate student competence in research/writing and in biblical exegesis utilizing interpretive tools, the biblical languages, theological reflection, and practical application to the global and local Church. The student will integrate the various elements of the program into a personal and practical theology/philosophy of Christian ministry.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): APT 492
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ARC 120 - Design Communication
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
The course will establish a base of design concepts and knowledge with an introduction to references and ideas to foster independent inquiry. The course will introduce graphic communications through a series of two dimensional exercises; developing foundational skills.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): CAVAD major
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ARC 122 - Design Fundamentals
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall
The course will establish a base of design concepts and knowledge with an introduction to references and ideas to foster independent inquiry. The course will develop foundational appreciation and skills for effective three-dimensional (3D) visual expression through graphic representation.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Architecture or Interior Design major
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ARC 200 - Special Topics in Architecture
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
This course will focus on various studio and lecture courses, which explore and present selected topics in architecture and design.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 210 - Design Studio I
Units: 6
When Offered: Fall
The studio explores and develops conceptual strategies for basic formal and spatial design, emphasizing the role of ordering principles and of fundamental architectonic elements in the implementation of design intentions. Students also will be introduced to foundational processes for developing design projects through the application of formal analytical vocabulary, diagramming, drawing methods and conventions, and three-dimensional modeling.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 122 and CAVAD major
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ARC 212 - Design Studio II
Units: 6
When Offered: Spring
The studio focuses on conceptualization and implementation of architectural ideas in response to environment, landscape, site and enclosure, as applied to a specific program and building type. Students will continue to develop the foundational design processes introduced in previous studios, and will be introduced to the role of rigorous precedent analysis in the generation of architectural ideas.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 210
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ARC 220 - Computer Modeling
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The course will be an advanced course to develop an awareness and understanding of the role of Building Information Modeling in the student’s ability to study design ideas and present those ideas in the various design disciplines. Emphasis will be on the relationship of computer graphics with the design process.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 120 and CAVAD major
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ARC 240 - Architectural History I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
The course will cover formal, theoretical, material, pragmatic and conceptual aspects of architecture, cities and art, examined in relation to their cultural contexts, from pre-history to circa 1400.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 242 - Architectural History II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The course will cover formal, theoretical, material, pragmatic and conceptual aspects of architecture, cities and art, examined in relation to their cultural contexts, from circa 1400 to the present.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 280 - Materials and Methods
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to materials and methods of the construction of buildings emphasizing the integration of design and technology. Includes comprehensive introduction to the construction of buildings and their systems, materials and methods, and their implications on building sustainability and design decision-making. Common construction methods and details are introduced. Material applications in structural and non-structural building components are explored. CAD and BIM systems are used to develop construction documents for a case study building. Skills developed include analysis of building form and function, understanding design and material selection interrelationships, and communication of ideas through drawing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Architecture major
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ARC 310 - Design Studio III
Units: 6
When Offered: Fall
The studio focuses on conceptualization and implementation of architectural ideas throughout the process of pre-design, programmatic development, site design, and building design. Emphasis will be placed on architectural design as an interpretation and accommodation of various human activities through the exploration of program, perception, scale, proportion, life-safety code and accessibility requirements. Students will continue to develop the design processes introduced in previous studios.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 212
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ARC 312 - Design Studio IV
Units: 6
When Offered: Spring
The studio draws upon the three previous courses in the studio sequence, emphasizing the integrative nature of architectural design. Students will develop and demonstrate their abilities to conceptualize and implement building designs that bring together basic design principles, structural and envelope systems, environmental systems, programmatic and building service systems and egress, through the design of housing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 310
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ARC 350 - Architectural Theory I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand the formation and context of various architectural ideas. This course on architectural theory provides students with a means to propose and navigate architectural discourse as a part of their development as architects.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 242 , ART 241 , or 242
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ARC 370 - Professional Preparation
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
Professional Preparation provides an introduction to the profession of architecture through 1) exploration of the structures of practice including how an office functions and expectations of internship experience; 2) exploration of a critical position of the student in relationship to their design work resulting in the craft of portfolio production; 3) development of professional skills and documents required to obtain a job in professional practice setting; and 4) examination of leadership skills as applied within an architectural practice setting.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 380 - Thermal Environmental Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course deals with the thermal and environmental processes which effect buildings and how the designer responds to or manipulates the thermal environment. It is necessary for the architect to understand those processes, the human response to them and the impact of them. The class will be organized around the why, what and how of these issues and processes.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHY 115
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ARC 385 - Luminous and Sonic Environmental Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The course deals with those building elements that pertain to the visual and aural conditioning for the purposes of human use and comfort. The basic principles of light (natural and electrical) and acoustical systems, their integration with other building systems and the impact on the aesthetics of design will be stressed. Plumbing and electrical systems also will be presented. The sustainability of various systems will be explored.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): CAVAD major
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ARC 393 - Structural Systems I
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall
Introductory course in statics and strengths of materials for architects. The course provides both qualitative understanding and quantitative understanding, but places a specific focus on the conceptual relationships between structure and form. Topics include static systems, tension and compression, bending and shear stress, combined stresses, strain, cross-sectional considerations, and the physical behavior of structural materials and systems. Additionally, this course integrates the above material with design studio processes via course projects and course format.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MAT 145 or 245
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ARC 400 - Special Topics in Architecture
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
The course will focus on various studio and lecture courses, which explore and present selected topics in architecture and design.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 410 - Design Studio V
Units: 6
When Offered: Fall
This course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation, as well as in other content areas developed in previous studios. This studio focuses on the conceptualization and implementation of comprehensive architectural design. Students will be expected to draw upon all previous coursework in order to thoroughly develop a project from a detailed program.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 312
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ARC 412 - Design Studio VI
Units: 6
When Offered: Spring
The studio is an advanced design studio that promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of environmental, human and tectonic factors associated architectural design process and design thinking.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 410
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): ARC 480
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ARC 460 - International Design Seminar
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
The course offers students an opportunity to learn, discuss, and analyze historical and contemporary architecture theory, criticism, and design principles on location. Raises and addresses architectural questions of composition, society, politics, and environment. Students may only earn credit for either ARC 460 or 561.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 462 - International History and Theory Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring, Summer
The course covers the detailed history of architecture and urban development in the host city, from its founding to the present. Offered only abroad.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): ARC 312
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ARC 464 - International Architecture Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring, Summer
The course offers students an opportunity to experience and discuss the development of non-American built environments. Focused on studying architecture in concert with, and through the lens of an allied field of study, the course examines contemporary phenomena in the built environment and its relationship with its inhabitants.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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ARC 464G - International Architecture Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring, Summer
The course offers students an opportunity to experience and discuss the development of non-American built environments. Focused on studying architecture in concert with, and through the lens of an allied field of study, the course examines contemporary phenomena in the built environment and its relationship with its inhabitants. Students registered in this section will participate in a global practicum experience during which the skills learned throughout the semester will be applied in an international setting. Offered only abroad.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional trip fee(s)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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ARC 480 - Advanced Sustainable Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will explore the history, goals, methods of design, quantification, and holistic integration of sustainable systems in architecture. Specific topics include design strategies for energy reduction, passive heating and cooling, comparative energy modeling, photovoltaic systems, envelope design, life cycle analysis, and sustainable vernacular architecture. Through readings, lectures, research, and projects, students will develop the theoretical framework and technical skills to implement fundamental sustainable strategies in architectural design and to evaluate their impact.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 380
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ARC 491 - Architecture Internship
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
The purpose of this course is to expose students to the profession of architecture in a professional office setting, familiarize students with a professional working environment, prepare students for future employment and allow students to start their AXP process.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): ARC 370
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ARC 492 - Architecture Integrated Experience
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
This course serves as an alternate to an architectural internship. The purpose of this course is to expose students to the profession of architecture by becoming aware of and having the opportunity to practice the skill sets needed to be a successful architect in the workplace. Further this course aims to prepare students for future employment and allow students to start their AXP process.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): ARC 370
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ARC 493 - Structural Systems II
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to and application of a systems approach of structural design and analysis of buildings for architects. Topics include considerations of steel, concrete, timber, and long-spans structures. Introduction to structural analysis including introduction to typical structural analysis computer programs. Integration of course material with design studio processes via course projects and course format.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 393
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AVN 110 - Introduction to Aviation
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
A survey of the U.S. aviation industry, including the history of aviation, attributes of an aviation professional, career planning, certification, airports, airspace, air traffic control, and navigational aids.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 200 - Special Topics in General Aviation
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Designed to allow a student to engage in directed in-depth study on issues associated with general aviation.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 210 - Aviation Meteorology
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of aviation weather, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and moisture, stability, turbulence, clouds, air masses, fronts, thunderstorms, and icing. A study of weather charts, weather reports, and forecasts.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 300 - Aviation Research, Writing and Communication
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
A review of techniques necessary to complete a research project on an aviation topic, including data collection techniques, literature review procedures, data analysis, proper structure of reports, American Psychological Association (APA) formatting, and the manuscript submission process.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 310 - Aviation Law and Regulations
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of various U.S. federal aviation regulations and legislation affecting the aviation industry, including 14 CFR Parts 1, 25, 61, 67, 91, 121, 139, 175, and NTSB Part 830. An examination of the international aviation environment, such as standards and recommended practices promulgated by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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