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2010-2011 College Catalog 
    
2010-2011 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physical Education

  
  • PED 106 - Aerobics

    1 Hr.
    This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, flexibility, and safety precautions. Upon completion, the student should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program. (Lecture will be provided with this activity.)
  
  • PED 107 - Aerobics Dance (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course introduces the fundamentals of step and dance aerobics. Emphasis is placed on basic stepping up, basic choreographed dance patterns, and cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, floor, and abdominal exercises. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in basic dance aerobics. (Lecture will be provided with this activity.)
  
  • PED 108 - Aerobics Dance (Intermediate)

    1 Hr.
    This course provides a continuation of step aerobics. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of choreographed step and dance patterns, cardiovascular fitness, and upper body, abdominal, and floor exercises. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in and design an aerobics routine. (Lecture with this activity.)
  
  • PED 109 - Jogging

    1 Hr.
    This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, the student should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities.
  
  • PED 118 - General Conditioning (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course provides an individualized approach to general conditioning utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness and conditioning programs. Upon completion, the student should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program. (Lecture will be provided with this activity.)
  
  • PED 119 - General Conditioning (Intermediate)

    1 Hr.
    This course is an intermediate-level fitness and conditioning program class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems. Upon completion, the student should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program. (Lecture will be provided with this activity.)
  
  • PED 123 - Golf (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course emphasizes the fundamentals of golf. Topics include the proper grips, stance, alignment, swings for the short and long game, putting, and the rules and etiquette of golf. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform the basic golf shots and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf.
  
  • PED 124 - Golf (Intermediate)

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: PED 123  or permission of instructor.
    This course covers the more advanced phases of golf. Emphasis is placed on refining the fundamental skills and learning more advanced phases of the game such as club selection, trouble shots, and course management. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play a recreational round of golf.
  
  • PED 133 - Tennis (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and court play. Upon completion, the student should be able to play recreational tennis.
  
  • PED 134 - Tennis (Intermediate)

    1 1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: PED 133  or permission of instructor.
    This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, strokes, pace, and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion, the student should be able to play competitive tennis.
  
  • PED 150 - Tai Chi

    1 Hr.
    Tai Chi is an ancient martial art form through which the student will improve flexibility, balance, strength, and mental discipline. By learning the slow and deliberate movements of Tai Chi, the student will also develop proper breathing and relaxation techniques, and enhance joint flexibility. Tai Chi skills are a combination of stretching, isometrics, and isotonic movements in combination with diaphragmatic breathing and postural maintenance. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the procedures of Tai Chi.
  
  • PED 151 - Judo (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course introduces the basic discipline of judo. Topics include proper breathing, relaxation techniques, and correct body positions. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the procedures of judo.
  
  • PED 152 - Judo (Intermediate)

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: PED 151 .
    This course introduces more detailed aspects of the discipline of judo. Topics include breathing and physical postures, relaxation, and mental concentration. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate advanced procedures of judo.
  
  • PED 153 - Karate (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course introduces the martial arts using the Japanese Shotokan form. Topics include proper conditioning exercises, body control, proper terminology, historical foundations, and etiquette relating to karate. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform line drill techniques and Kata for various ranks.
  
  • PED 154 - Karate (Intermediate)

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: PED 153 .
    This course is a continuation of beginning Karate. Topics include proper conditioning exercises, body control, proper terminology, historical foundations, and etiquette relating to karate. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform line drill techniques and Kata for various ranks.
  
  • PED 155 - Self Defense

    1 Hr.
    This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances, blocks, punches, and kicks as well as nonphysical means of self-defense. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense techniques of a physical and non-physical nature.
  
  • PED 157 - Fencing (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course introduces the fundamentals of fencing. Emphasis is placed on grip, stance, and establishment of good techniques for attacks and parries. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform elementary foil techniques and demonstrate the basic skills of fencing.
  
  • PED 158 - Fencing (Intermediate)

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: PED 157 .
    This course covers more advanced fencing techniques. Topics include advanced foil techniques and elementary sabre techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive fencing.
  
  • PED 159 - Kickboxing

    1 Hr.
    This course develops cardiovascular muscular endurance and flexibility through the skill and techniques of kickboxing. The student will learn basic conditioning skills and fundamentals of kickboxing that will enhance his or her total fitness ability.
  
  • PED 171 - Basketball (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational basketball.
  
  • PED 172 - Basketball

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: PED 171  or permission of instructor.
    This course covers more advanced basketball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to play basketball at a competitive level.
  
  • PED 176 - Volleyball (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational volleyball.
  
  • PED 177 - Volleyball (Intermediate)

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: PED 176  or permission of instructor.
    This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.
  
  • PED 178 - Soccer (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course introduces the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and fundamental skills. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational soccer.
  
  • PED 179 - Soccer (Intermediate)

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: PED 178  or permission of instructor.
    This course covers more of the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and advanced techniques, skills, and strategies. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in introductory competitive soccer.
  
  • PED 180 - Flag Football

    1 Hr.
    This course introduces the fundamentals and rules of flag football. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing in game situations. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational flag football.
  
  • PED 181 - Baseball (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course covers the fundamentals of baseball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational baseball.
  
  • PED 182 - Baseball (Intermediate)

    1 Hr.
    This course covers more advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
  
  • PED 186 - Softball (Beginning)

    1 Hr.
    This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational softball.
  
  • PED 187 - Softball (Intermediate)

    1 Hr.
    This course presents advanced skills and competitive practice in softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive softball.
  
  • PED 216 - Sports Officiating

    3 Hrs.
    This course surveys the basic rules and mechanics of officiating a variety of sports, including both team and individual sports. In addition to class work, the student will receive at least three hours of practical experience in officiating.
  
  • PED 223 - Methods of Instruction

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides instruction for the student on specialized teaching techniques in becoming a wellness exercise instructor. The student will learn the basics of instruction in the area of aerobic types of exercise and weight training. This course will enable the student to instruct, as well as, supervise these types of programs. The student will learn basic anatomy and exercise physiology as it applies to the movement of the body during exercise. This course will address and explain safety and teaching methods for the exercise instructor in the development of a comprehensive fitness program.
  
  • PED 236 - Canoeing

    1 Hr.
    This course provides basic instruction for the beginning canoeist. Emphasis is placed on safe and correct handling of the canoe and rescue skills. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate basic canoeing, safehandling, and self-rescue skills.
  
  • PED 245 - Cycling

    1 Hr.
    This course is designed to promote physical fitness through cycling. Emphasis is placed on selection and maintenance of the bicycle, gear shifting, pedaling techniques, safety procedures, and conditioning exercises necessary for cycling. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate safe handling of a bicycle for recreational use.
  
  • PED 251 - Varsity Basketball

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive basketball.
  
  • PED 252 - Varsity Baseball

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
  
  • PED 254 - Varsity Softball

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, the student should be able to play competitive softball.
  
  • PED 257 - Varsity Cheerleading

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level.
  
  • PED 258 - Varsity Volleyball

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.
  
  • PED 295 - Practicum in Physical Education

    1-3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: PED 223 .
    This course is designed to provide field experience in observation and assistance in the student’s area of specialization. The student will work under the supervision of trained physical education teachers.

Physical Science

  
  • PHS 111 - Physical Science I

    I 4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides the non-technical student with an introduction to the basic principles of astronomy and geology. Laboratory is required.
  
  • PHS 112 - Physical Science II

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides the non-technical student with an introduction to the basic principle of chemistry and physics. Laboratory is required.

Physics

  
  • PHY 201 - General Physics I -Trig Based

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: MTH 113  OR equivalent mathematics placement score, RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assumes previous exposure to college algebra, and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include mechanics, properties of matter and energy, thermodynamics, and periodic motion. Laboratory is required.
  
  • PHY 202 - General Physics II-Trig Based

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: PHY 201 .
    This course is designed to cover general physics using college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include wave motion, sound, light optics, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, and modern physics. Laboratory is required.
  
  • PHY 213 - General Physics With Cal I

    I 4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: MTH 125 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides a calculus-based treatment of the principle subdivisions of classical physics: mechanics and energy, including thermodynamics. Laboratory is required.
  
  • PHY 214 - General Physics With Cal II

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: PHY 213 .
    This course provides a calculus-based study in classical physics. Topics included are simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Laboratory is required.

Political Science

  
  • POL 200 - Introduction to Political Science

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is an introduction to the field of political science through examination of the fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of the discipline, and the basic political processes and institutions of organized political systems. Topics include approaches to political science, research methodology, the state government, law, ideology, organized political influences, governmental bureaucracy, problems in political democracy, and international politics. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify, describe, define, analyze, and explain relationships among the basic principles and concepts of political science and political processes and institutions of contemporary political systems.
  
  • POL 211 - American National Government

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organization, and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U. S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting behavior, elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic elements of American government and function as more informed participants of the American political system.
  
  • POL 236 - Survey of International Relations

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is a survey of the basic forces affecting international relations. Topics include bases of national power, balance of power, causes of war, the international political economy, international law, international organization, and possible futures of international relations. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify and discuss relevant terms and concepts, and identify, analyze, evaluate, and discuss the primary factors influencing the international relations of selected states.

Psychology

  
  • PSY 106 - Career Exploration

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed for the student to explore potential career fields. This course includes an assessment, through testing of strengths and weaknesses, general information about careers and job skills, value and decision making techniques, and a career research.
  
  • PSY 107 - Study Skills

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    In this course, emphasis is placed on the skills of “how to study.” The course introduces the student to effective techniques for listening in class, note taking, preparation for test taking, and an overall system of successful study.
  
  • PSY 108 - Stress Management

    2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to improve the stress management skills of the student. Stress management techniques will be described and evaluated and the relationship between stress and disease will be discussed.
  
  • PSY 200 - General Psychology

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is a survey of behavior with emphasis upon psychological processes. This course includes the biological bases for behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development of personality.
  
  • PSY 207 - Psychology of Adjustment

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides an understanding of the basic principles of mental health and an understanding of the individual modes of behavior.
  
  • PSY 210 - Human Growth and Development

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: PSY 200  or Permission of Instructor.
    This course is the study of the psychological, social, and physical factors that affect human behavior from conception to death.
  
  • PSY 220 - Human Sexuality

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is a comprehensive and integrated approach to human sexuality emphasizing biological, psychological, social, and emotional aspects.
  
  • PSY 230 - Abnormal Psychology

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: PSY 200 .
    This course is a survey of abnormal behavior and its social and biological origins. The anxiety related disorders, psychoses, personality disorders, and mental deficiencies will be covered.

Reading

  
  • RDG 083 - Developmental Reading I

    4 Hrs.
    This course is designed to assist the student whose placement test scores indicate difficulty with decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.
  
  • RDG 084 - Developmental Reading III

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 083  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to assist the student whose placement test scores indicate difficulty with decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.
  
  • RDG 085 - Developmental Reading III

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 084  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to assist the student whose placement test scores indicate difficulty with decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.
  
  • RDG 114 - Critical Reading for College

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to enhance critical reading skills. Topics include vocabulary enrichment, reading flexibility, metacognitive strategies, and advanced comprehension skills, including analysis and evaluation. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate comprehension and analysis and respond effectively to material across disciplines.

Real Estate

  
  • RLS 101 - Real Estate Principles

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This is an introductory real estate course providing the necessary terminology, background, and understanding of real estate principles. Topics include history of property ownership, real estate finance, real estate law, and the mechanics of listing and closing the sale. This course is designed to assist those preparing for the real estate salesman’s licensing examination in Alabama.

Recreation

  
  • REC 231 - Health and Fitness Club Management

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to introduce the student to all facets of proper management of a modern fitness facility.
  
  • REC 232 - Health and Fitness Club Internship

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: REC 231  or
    Corequisite: REC 231 .
    This course covers the elements of advertising and sales promotion in the business environment. Topics include advertising and sales promotion appeals, selection of media, use of advertising and sales promotion as a marketing tool, and means of testing effectiveness. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts covered through application.

Religion

  
  • REL 100 - History of World Religions

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the beliefs and practices of the major contemporary religions of the world. This includes the religions of Africa, the Orient, and the western world. Upon completion, the student should have an understanding of the history and origins of the various religions in the world.
  
  • REL 151 - Survey of the Old Testament

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is an introduction to the content of the Old Testament with emphasis on the historical context and contemporary theological and cultural significance of the Old Testament. Upon completion, the student should have an understanding of the significance of the Old Testament writings.
  
  • REL 152 - Survey of the New Testament

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is a survey of the books of the New Testament with special attention focused on the historical and geographical setting. Upon completion, the student should have an understanding of the books of the New Testament and the cultural and historical events associated with these writings.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is an introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and theory of sociological perspectives of human behavior.
  
  • SOC 207 - Introduction to the Fields of Social Work Practice

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course introduces the student to an overview of the many and varied roles in which social workers function in today’s society. It reviews the historical development of the fields of practice and the profession’s code of ethics, and covers current national and local issues. Fifteen hours of volunteer work outside of class are required. (Transfers to UA as SW 100 Introduction to the Fields of Social Work Practice)
  
  • SOC 210 - Social Problems

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: SOC 200 .
    This course examines the social and cultural aspects, influences, incidences, and characteristics of current social problems in light of sociological theory and research.
  
  • SOC 247 - Marriage and the Family

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is a study of family structures and families in a modern society. It covers preparation for marriage, as well as sociological, psychological, biological, and financial factors relevant to success in marriage and family life.
  
  • SOC 296 - Directed Studies in Sociology

    1-3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: SOC 200 .
    This course provides the student with opportunities to have “hands-on” experience with research methods used in the behavioral sciences or to complete directed readings under faculty supervision.

Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Introductory Spanish I

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides an introduction to Spanish. Topics include the development of basic communication skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas.
  
  • SPA 102 - Introductory Spanish II

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in SPA 101 .
    This course includes the continuing development of basic communication skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas.

Speech

  
  • SPC 100 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This performance course includes the study of the principles of human communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public. It surveys communication theory and provides practical application.
  
  • SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    Corequisite: ENG 093  or COM 100 .
    Fundamentals of Oral Communication is a performance course that includes the principles of human communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public. This course surveys current communication theory and provides practical application.
  
  • SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement in ENG 101 .
    Corequisite: ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course explores principles of audience and environment analysis as well as the actual planning, rehearsing, and presenting of formal speeches to specific audiences. Historical foundations, communication theories, and student performances are emphasized.
  
  • SPH 108 - Voice and Diction

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides training for improvement in use of the speaking voice. Attention is focused on range, flexibility, clarity of articulation, and standards of pronunciation with individual help in the correction of faulty speech habits. A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet is included.
  
  • SPH 116 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement into ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    Corequisite: ENG 101 .
    This course is an introduction to the basic principles of interpersonal communication.
  
  • SPH 123 - Forensics Workshop I

    1-3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
    This course offers experience in speech activities such as debate, discussion, oral interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, and original oratory. The student is required to participate in scheduled intercollegiate speech tournaments.
  
  • SPH 124 - Forensics Workshop II

    1-3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
    This course offers experience in speech activities such as debate, discussion, oral interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, and original oratory. The student is required to participate in scheduled intercollegiate speech tournaments.
  
  • SPH 125 - Forensics Workshop III

    1-3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
    This course offers experience in speech activities such as debate, discussion, oral interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, and original oratory. The student is required to participate in scheduled intercollegiate speech tournaments.
  
  • SPH 206 - Oral Interpretation

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 093  or equivalent placement into ENG 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    Corequisite: ENG 101 .
    This course is designed to help students develop specific skills in the analysis and oral interpretation of poetry, prose, and drama. It includes a study of the elements of oral communication such as imagery, structure, and dramatic timing. Opportunity is given for public/classroom performance of literature.
  
  • SPH 217 - Elements of Persuasion

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: SPH 107 .
    This course is an advanced study and practice of the elements of persuasive speaking begun in SPH 106  and SPH 107 .
  
  • SPH 227 - Argumentation and Debate

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: SPH 107 .
    This course introduces argumentation and debate and methods of bringing reasoned discourse to bear on personal and social problems. It includes investigations into the various types of debates with emphasis on the use of evidence, logic, responsibility of the advocate, and the composition of language for oral controversy.

Theatre

  
  • THR 113 - Theatre Workshop I

    1 Hr.
    This is the first in a six-course sequence which provides practical experience in the production and performance of a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, props, choreography, sound, costumes, make-up, publicity, acting, directing, and other aspects of theatre production.
  
  • THR 114 - Theatre Workshop II

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: THR 113 .
    This course is a continuation of THR 113 .
  
  • THR 115 - Theatre Workshop III

    1 Hr.
    Prerequisite: THR 114 .
    This course is a continuation of THR 114 .
  
  • THR 120 - Theatre Appreciation

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to increase appreciation of contemporary theater. Emphasis is given to the theater as an art form through the study of history and theory of drama and the contributions to modern media. This course places emphasis on playwright, actor, director, designer, and technician to modern media. Attendance at theater productions may be required.
  
  • THR 126 - Introduction to Theatre

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to teach the history of the theater and the principles of drama. It also covers the development of theater production and the study of selected plays as theatrical presentations. Attendance at theater productions may be required.
  
  • THR 131 - Acting Techniques I

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This is the first of a two-course sequence in which the student will focus on the development of the body and voice as the performing instruments in acting. Emphasis is placed on pantomime, improvisation, acting exercises, and building characterizations in short acting scenes.
  
  • THR 132 - Acting Techniques II

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: THR 131 .
    This course is a continuation of THR 131 .
  
  
  
  
  • THR 216 - Theatrical Make-Up

    2 Hrs.
    This course is a study of the materials and techniques of theatrical make-up.
  
  • THR 236 - Stagecraft

    3 Hrs.
    This course is a study of the principles, techniques, and materials in theatrical scenery and lighting.
  
  • THR 241 - Voice and Speech for the Performer

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This is a beginning course in the effective and healthy use of the vocal instrument for performance. It is designed to approach both the physical and mental processes of vocal production and includes the following: learning a physical/vocal warmup, dialect reduction, articulation, class performance, and written exams.
  
  • THR 266 - Fundamentals of Directing

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to cover the fundamentals of directing. Instruction will include lectures, demonstration, written and oral analysis of scripts, and performances.
  
  • THR 281 - Stage Movement I

    1 Hr.
    This is the first in a two-course sequence which offer the student a basic introduction to movement for the stage for those interested in acting or dance. The course also includes consideration of role development through movement.
 

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