2019-2020 Academic Catalog & Student Handbooks 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog & Student Handbooks [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.

Courses numbered 100 to 199 are primarily for freshmen, 200 to 299 for sophomores, 300 to 399 for juniors and seniors, and 400 to 499 for seniors. Courses numbered 500 and above are reserved for graduate students.

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 5* ” can be entered, returning all 500 or graduate-level courses.

 

French

  
  • FR 297 Je Me Souviens: Discovering Quebec City and Montreal


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): FR 202  or the equivalent.
  
  • FR 298 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): FR 202  or the equivalent.
  
  • FR 301 Advanced French Composition & Conversation I


    Credit, three hours.
    Emphasis on meaningful communication in French with fluency, as well as more ease and personality on the part of the speaker. Preparation via a wide variety of exercises, for encountering and engaging French speakers at home and abroad with confidence. Counts towards French minor. Prerequisite(s): FR 202  or the equivalent.
  
  • FR 302 Advanced French Composition & Conversation II


    Credit, three hours.
    Further emphasis on meaningful communication in French with fluency, as well as more ease and personality on the part of the speaker. Preparation via a wide variety of exercises, for encountering and engaging French speakers at home and abroad with confidence. Counts towards French minor. Prerequisite(s): FR 301   or equivalent.
  
  • FR 311 Introduction to France through History


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of French culture and its historical development. Emphasis is placed on the artistic, political, intellectual and economic life of France. Counts towards the French minor. Prerequisite(s):   or permission of the instructor.
  
  • FR 312 Introduction to French Literature and Culture


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of selections from French authors of all time periods that introduces students to French literature and within a cultural context. Works of prose, poetry and theater will be studied. Counts towards the French minor. Prerequisite(s): FR 301  or permission of the instructor .
  
  • FR 333 Does God Speak French?


    Credit, three hours.
    OUI! French For Christians. This course is designed for students who would like to explore their Christian faith via the French language. Students will engage in the French language to approach Bible passages, prayers, songs and reflections so that they might enjoy the French language in the journey of their spiritual life with Christ Jesus now and in the future. Counts towards the French minor. Prerequisite(s):   or premission of the instructor.
  
  • FR 397 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily designed for students who wish to study abroad. Prerequisite(s): FR 202  or permission of instructor.
  
  • FR 398 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily designed for students who wish to study abroad. Prerequisite(s): FR 202  or permission of instructor.
  
  • FR 401 French for Business


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of French used in international business and commerce, emphasizing specialized vocabulary, forms, and procedures in commercial communication. Counts towards French minor. Prerequisite(s): FR 301   or permission of instructor.
  
  • FR 412 Teaching French: Methodologies and Best Practices


    Credit, three hours.
    A course designed to support the student who elects to major in education and to minor in French, with the goal of teaching the language in future to non-native speakers of French. Prerequisite(s):   or permission of the instructor.
  
  • FR 490 French Capstone


    Credit, three hours.
    A senior capstone experience. Options include internships, senior thesis, or special projects as approved by advisor.
  
  • FR 497 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): FR 202  or the equivalent.
  
  • FR 498 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): FR 202  or the equivalent.
  
  • FR 501 Advanced French Composition and Conversation


    Credit, three hours.
    A graduate-level experience for communication in French with fluency, for navigating study, work, research, travel, and missions in French-speaking counties.  Personal research according to specific course of study emphasized.
  
  • FR 502 Advanced French Composition and Conversation II


    Credit, three hours.
    A further graduate-level experience for communication in French with fluency, for navigating study, work, research, travel, and missions in French-speaking counties.  Personal research according to specific course of study emphasized.
  
  • FR 512 Introduction to French Literature and Culture


    Credit, three hours.
    A graduate-level experience for the study of selections from French authors of various time periods that introduces students to French literature and within a cultural context. Works of prose, poetry and theater will be studied, and personal research according to specific course of study emphasized. 
  
  • FR 597 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily designed for students who wish to study abroad.

Freshman Seminar

  
  • FS 100 Freshman Seminar


    Credit, one hour.
    Freshman Seminar exists to assist first-year students make the transition from high school to college. This course seeks to enhance the learning experience by providing opportunities for students to develop the skills, values, behaviors, and attitudes necessary for success at the University of Mobile. Students will encounter a range of issues from both philosophical and practical perspectives. Topics such as the nature of the university, liberal arts, the purpose of knowledge as well as time management, study skills, and campus resources will be addressed.
  
  • FS 101 Career Focus


    Credit, one hour.
    The Career Focus Course is a one-hour class to guide steudents through career decision-making process by helping them choose a major field of study. Through self-discovery projects and career assessments, students will have a better understanding of their strengths and interests. Students learn exploration techniques to define and clarify career plans, helping them decide which major to select at UM.

Geography

  
  • GEO 301 World Regional Geography


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of the unique combination of the earth’s interdependent physical, cultural, economic, and political systems which characterizes each of the principal regions of the world.

German

  
  • GR 101 German for Musicians


    Credit, three hours.
    An introduction to the basics of German language grammar and structure, focused on translating poetic texts from German to English.
  
  • GR 102 German for Musicians


    Credit, three hours.
    An introduction to the basics of German language grammar and structure, focused on translating poetic texts from German to English.
  
  • GR 501 German for Musicians


    Credit, three hours.
    An introduction to the basics of German language grammar and structure, focused on translating poetic texts from German to English.
  
  • GR 502 German for Musicians


    Credit, three hours.
    An introduction to the basics of German language grammar and structure, focused on translating poetic texts from German to English.

Government and Law

  
  • GL 110 Introduction to American Politics


    Credit, three hours.
    A general survey of politics in America. Learn about the governing institutions, the media, civil rights and liberties, campaigns and elections, political parties, interest groups, and public policies.
  
  • GL 115 World Politics


    Credit, three hours.
    A survey of modern political systems based on the study of several countries, demonstrating the similarities and differences of these systems. The course analyzes key political, economic, and social factors underlying rapid changes and long-range developments in the modern world.
  
  • GL 201 Political Theory


    Credit, three hours.
    An in-depth study of the foundations of modern political thought. Readings will include Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Mill, Rawls, and other more recent works, which will be studied in light of Western political tradition and contemporary political issues.
  
  • GL 205 Introduction to Criminal Justice


    Credit, three hours.
    An introduction to the study of criminology and criminal justice including an overview of major crime problems in the U.S., crime patterns and criminal behaviors, explanations of crime, systems of justice, and strategies for preventing crime.
  
  • GL 297 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
  
  • GL 298 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
  
  • GL 300 Current Global Issues


    Credit, three hours.
    An introductory course that focuses on the most pressing political, social, and economic international issues.
  
  • GL 305 Presidency and Congress


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of the relationship between the presidency and Congress. Readings will focus on the nature of these institutions and will cover a variety of policies that illustrate principles of cooperation and conflict between the two branches of government.
  
  • GL 308 Civil Liberties


    Credit, three hours.
    A close examination of the Bill of Rights and its past and present interpretations. Specific issues to be studied: freedom of speech, church and state, and privacy.  (WI)
  
  • GL 315 International Relations


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of international relations theory with emphasis on the basic trends, key concepts and actors. The course analyzes the issues of globalization, disarmament and arms control, nationalism, and terrorism. (WI)
  
  • GL 325 Constitutional Law/History


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of American Constitutional law from the founding until today.
  
  • GL 350 Criminal Law


    Credit, three hours.
    Coverage of the full range of American criminal law entailing the definition of and punishment of various crimes, and acceptable defenses for them in a court of law. (WI)
  
  • GL 351 The Court System and Judicial Processes


    Credit, three hours.
    An examination of all levels of the American court system and its role within the broader criminal justice system.
  
  • GL 411 Criminology


    Credit, three hours.
    An examination of the ways crime has been explained in western society, with a primary emphasis on criminological theory. (WI)
  
  • GL 420 Political Psychology


    Credit, three hours.
    Political psychology is the study of how psychology shapes political beliefs and behaviors. A sample of topics include how individuals form party attachments, perceive candidates, become good leaders, or justify violence or dishonesty; and how attitudes and perceptions affect the criminal justice system.
  
  • GL 426 Senior Internship


    Credit, one to nine hours.
    A program that allows students to participate actively in local, state, or federal government, which may include political offices such as that of a particular Senator or Judge, or an agency such as the FBI.
  
  • GL 430 Mock Trial


    Credit, three hours.
    Students will learn the practical skills related to court trials by preparing for a mock trial. Skills learned will include direct and cross examination, evidentiary objections, opening statement and closing argument. Each class will consist of discussion and hands-on experience as students prepare to perform as either an attorney or witness. At the end of the course, students must participate in the regional tournament of the America Mock Trial Association. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission is required.
  
  • GL 497 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
  
  • GL 498 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.

Greek

  
  • GK 201 Elementary Greek


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of the basic forms and the functions of these forms as found in the Koine Greek, with some emphasis upon acquiring basic skills in the translation of the Greek New Testament. Usually offered every fall semester.
  
  • GK 202 Elementary Greek


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of the basic forms and the functions of these forms as found in the Koine Greek, with some emphasis upon acquiring basic skills in the translation of the Greek New Testament. Usually offered every spring semester.
  
  • GK 301 Greek Exegesis


    Credit, three hours.
    A detailed study of selected New Testament documents based on the Greek text, giving attention to critical issues, important points of grammar, word studies, and theological themes. This course may be repeated when the documents chosen for exegesis change. Prerequisite(s): GK 201  and GK 202 . Offered as necessary.
  
  • GK 302 Greek Exegesis


    Credit, three hours.
    A detailed study of selected New Testament documents based on the Greek text, giving attention to critical issues, important points of grammar, word studies, and theological themes. This course may be repeated when the documents chosen for exegesis change. Prerequisite(s): GK 201  and GK 202 . Offered as necessary.

Hebrew

  
  • HEB 201 Elementary Hebrew


    Credit, three hours.
    Basics of the Hebrew writing system, basic grammar, and foundational vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew are emphasized.  Usually offered every fall semester.
  
  • HEB 202 Elementary Hebrew


    Credit, three hours.
    Basics of the Biblical Hebrew verbal systems, including reading, parsing, and interpreting each of the verbal stems.  Usually offered every spring semester.

Higher Education Leadership

  
  • HED 200 Foundations of Leadership


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide students with an overview of the history of leadership, a study of the basic principles of leadership, and an examination of the characteristics of various leadership styles.
  
  • HED 300 Leadership in Organizations


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will examine the theories and practices of organizational leadership with emphasis being given to leadership within higher education settings. Additional topics in this course will include the motivations and ethics behind leadership decisions, effects that leadership decisions can have on organizations, use and abuse of power and privilege, risk-taking and failure, tension between theory and practice, leadership in teams, and problem-solving processes. Transformational, transactional, situational, participative, and servant leadership will also be examined.
  
  • HED 305 Principles of Management


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will examine the history of management, the basic principles and theories of management, and the managerial functions within organizational structures.
  
  • HED 310 History of American Colleges and Universities


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide students with an overview of the history of American universities and colleges and will examine how this history still affects higher education today. Students will learn to use the insights gleamed from history to address current issues in American higher education.
  
  • HED 315 Fundamentals of Student Development Theory


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide an overview of the fundamentals of student development theories. Particular attention will be given to the physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social development of the student across the lifespan. Historical, sociological, and psychological foundations of learning with respect to student development will be examined.
  
  • HED 320 Learning Theory in Higher Education


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide an overview of learning theories in higher education. Informational versus transformational learning will be examined along with the challenges of promoting learning and providing meaningful learning experiences. Ways to achieve inclusive and equitable learning environments will also be analyzed. (WI)
  
  • HED 325 Best Practices in Student and Campus Life


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide an overview of the best practices in student and campus life. Focus will be given to providing a healthy and safe environment so students can grow socially, physically, intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. Issues from free speech to cultural norms to religious freedoms will be examined.
  
  • HED 400 Admissions and Enrollment Management Theory and Practice


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide an overview of admissions and enrollment management theories and practices. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of identifying and implementing best practices in recruiting and enrolling students, along with identifying the potential benefits of collaborating with other areas on campus such as academic affairs, marketing, and development.
  
  • HED 405 Fundraising and Advancement in Higher Education


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide students with an overview of fundraising and advancement in higher education. Students will study the importance of aligning fundraising goals with institutional strategic planning and will be introduced to the processes associated with soliciting donors, managing and cultivating relationships with donors, working with volunteers, conducting prospect research, managing events, and building a culture of philanthropy. Students will also study the relationship between marketing, admissions, development, and advancement.
  
  • HED 410 Finance and Law in Colleges and Universities


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide students with an overview of finance and an examination of legal issues in colleges and universities. The overview will include the financial benefits of higher education, the issues of accessibility and affordability, potential revenue sources, primary expenditures, and challenges and best practices in higher education budgeting. Legal issues in higher educational settings will also be examined along with a study of the implications of court cases for higher education.
  
  • HED 415 Current Issues in American Higher Education


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will examine current issues in American higher education through the lens of historical, societal, and political contexts. Emphasis will be given to identifying, assessing, and addressing current issues that can cause roadblocks to an effective and healthy higher education system. (WI)
  
  • HED 420 Higher Education in a Global Society


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide students with an overview of the role of higher education in a global society. Focus will be given to trends in global education, the increasing interconnectedness among societies, the role of interactive technologies in global education, the similarities and differences in the ways various countries educate their citizens, and an examination of the ways that history, culture, and politics impact educational systems in other countries.
  
  • HED 425 Higher Education Practicum


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide students the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and skills they have acquired during their coursework. Students will be required to participate in an internship in a higher education setting as approved by the instructor.
  
  • HED 550 Foundations of Leadership


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will analyze the history of leadership and its corresponding motivations and effects through a variety of avenues, including case studies, group discussions, and personal observation.
  
  • HED 553 Educational Research Methods and Writing


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will teach students how to conduct and analyze education research, from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives.  Particular attention will be given to proper and effective writing styles within education research.
  
  • HED 555 History of American Universities and Colleges


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will examine the history of American universities and colleges through primary accounts and secondary histories, while drawing insights from such accounts to address current issues in American higher education.
  
  • HED 557 Theories of Educational Leadership


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will analyze current theories and trends in leadership research.  Particular attention will be paid to theories of organizational leadership in educational settings and the corresponding effects and motivations for change in such organizations.
  
  • HED 559 Current Issues in American Higher Education


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will examine current issues in American higher education, through the provision of historical, political, and societal contexts and solution-oriented discussions and assignments.
  
  • HED 562 Student Development in Higher Education


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will examine current theories surrounding student development in higher education, while providing students with practical applications for creating positive development initiatives and practices.
  
  • HED 565 Principles of Assessment and Evaluation


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will provide students with current best practices for education metrics and assessment tools.  Particular attention will be paid to the importance of establishing a culture of assessment and data-driven decision-making processes.
  
  • HED 567 Policy and Practice in American Higher Education


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will examine current federal and state policies in American higher education and their effect on practice and process in higher education organizations.
  
  • HED 569 Education in a Global Society


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will examine the growing global context of education practice and policy.  Particular attention will be given to issues of diversity and multi-culturalism.
  
  • HED 572 Higher Education Leadership Policy Thesis


    Credit, three hours.
    This research-based course will guide students through the process of writing a graduate-level thesis in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of higher education leadership and policy.
  
  • HED 575 Higher Education Leadership and Policy Practicum


    Credit, six hours.
    This internship-based course will provide students with hands-on experience within a higher education setting.  Particular attention will be given to applying learned theories and practices to real-world environments and issues.

History

  
  • HI 101 Western Civilization


    Credit, three hours.
    A general survey of European history from the ancient Near East to 1500’s.
  
  • HI 102 Western Civilization


    Credit, three hours.
    A general survey of European history from 1500 to the present.
  
  • HI 103 World History


    Credit, three hours.
    A general survey of World History from prehistory to 1500.
  
  • HI 104 World History


    Credit, three hours.
    A general survey of World History from 1500 to the present.
  
  • HI 201 History of The United States


    Credit, three hours.
    A general survey of the history of the United States from the European colonization to Reconstruction.
  
  • HI 202 History of The United States


    Credit, three hours.
    A general survey of the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present.
  
  • HI 297 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
  
  • HI 298 Study in Selected Topics


    Credit, one to six hours.
    Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
  
  • HI 300H Honors History Seminar


    Credit, three hours.
    An advanced writing intensive seminar class offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined.
  
  • HI 301 Ancient Greece and Rome


    Credit, three hours.
    An intensive study of ancient civilization with emphasis on the civilizations of the Greeks and Romans.
  
  • HI 302 Medieval History


    Credit, three hours.
    An intensive study of medieval history from c. 500 to c. 1400 A.D.
  
  • HI 303 Reformation Europe


    Credit, three hours.
    An intensive study of Europe in the era of the Reformation (1500-1650), including religious life, culture, politics, and society.
  
  • HI 310 Readings in Modern European History


    Credit, three hours.
    A seminar-styled course which introduces the student to historical documents as well as secondary works associated with modern European history.
  
  • HI 315 Readings in Early American History


    Credit, three hours.
    A seminar-styled course which introduces the student to historical documents as well as secondary works associated with early American history.
  
  • HI 320 Readings in Modern American History


    Credit, three hours.
    A seminar-styled course which introduces the student to historical documents as well as secondary works associated with modern American history.
  
  • HI 330 American Diplomacy, 1763-1898


    Credit, three hours.
    Evolution of foreign policy from the French and Indian War through the Spanish-American War.
  
  • HI 331 American Diplomacy Since 1898


    Credit, three hours.
    American foreign policy from McKinley’s second administration to the present, emphasizing the role of the United States as a world power.
  
  • HI 335 The Atlantic World


    Credit, three hours.
    A survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural exchange between the Old and New Worlds.
  
  • HI 340 Studies in Non-Western History


    Credit, three hours.
    A survey of the aspects of Asian, African or Latin American History, focusing on either a chronological period or a geographic region. Course topics may vary.
  
  • HI 342 Introduction to Public History


    Credit, three hours.
    This course will introduce students to concepts, debates, and practices used by historians who interpret the past for the general public. This course is required for History majors seeking the Public History emphasis and recommended for all History majors.
  
  • HI 350 History of Medicine


    Credit, three hours.
    A broad historical survey of western medicine and medical practices from the ancient world to the present.
  
  • HI 401 Colonial U.S. History


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of the colonial period that will focus on the British North American Colonies from the age of discovery through the French and Indian War.
  
  • HI 402 American Revolution and Early Republic


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of the causes and results of the American Revolution and a study of the writing of the U.S. Constitution and the development of the Early Republic.
  
  • HI 403 Geography And History of The Old South


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of the South through 1865 with emphasis on its physical and cultural geography and its political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual developments. Cross-listed as: GEO 403 .
  
  • HI 404 History of The New South


    Credit, three hours.
    A study of the South since the Civil War.
  
  • HI 405 Civil War and Reconstruction


    Credit, three hours.
    An intensive study of the Civil War and Reconstruction with emphasis on fundamental causation and permanent results.
 

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