2022-2023 Academic Catalog & Student Handbooks

May 17, 2024

2022-2023 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 to 699 are reserved for graduate students. Courses numbered 700 to 899 are reserved for doctoral students.

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Kinesiology
	KIN 311 Coaching and Officiating Football Credit, three hours. Develops the basic skills of coaching and officiating football. This includes an introduction to the philosophy, principles, administration, psychology, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating football.
	KIN 312 Coaching and Officiating Basketball Credit, three hours. Introduces the student to the philosophy, psychology, principles, administration, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating basketball.
	KIN 313 Coaching and Officiating Baseball Credit, three hours. Introduces the student to the philosophy, psychology, principles, administration, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating baseball and softball.
	KIN 314 Coaching and Officiating Volleyball and Softball Credit, three hours. Introduces the philosophy, psychology, principles, administration, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating volleyball, and softball.
	KIN 315 Varsity Sports Credit, one hour. Maximum credit: three semester hours. Participants represent the University of Mobile in baseball, basketball, cross country, track and field, golf, tennis, softball, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, and bowling. Participation is limited to qualified team members.
	KIN 317 Coaching and Officiating Soccer Credit, three hours. Introduces the student to the philosophy, psychology, principles, administration, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating soccer.
	KIN 320 Sports Nutrition Credit, three hours. Provides knowledge of various nutritional components as well as the body’s requirements for and utilization of various nutrients. Emphasis is on developing specialized diets for weight gain or loss, and to complement the athlete’s participation in various sports.
	KIN 322 Facility Management Credit, three hours. Examines the principles, guidelines, and concepts of planning construction, retrofitting, and maintenance of indoor and outdoor sports and multi-use facilities.
	KIN 324 Kinesiology Clinical Experience II Credit, two hours. Students will be introduced to some of the measurement techniques routinely used in kinesiology and will gain practical experience in administration of these tests. Emphasis will be placed on how to avoid measurement errors.
	KIN 332 Sports Psychology Credit, three hours. Studies the major psychological theories, models, research, and principles that apply to the coaching and the learning process in health education, physical education and sports. (WI)
	KIN 341 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education and Sports Credit, three hours. Introduces the student to the construction, administration, evaluation, and interpretation of health and fitness assessments, physical skill and physiological tests in health education, physical education, and sports. Prerequisite(s): MA 211 .
	KIN 350 Health and Wellness Credit, three hours This course is designed to incorporate concepts essential to understanding the discipline of Health and Wellness Promotion, including evidence based practice, competencies, and career opportunities in the areas of health coaching and health education.
	KIN 351 Physiology of Exercise Credit, three hours. Studies the physiological effects of various types of exercise on the systems of the body. This course is designed to increase a student’s understanding of the physiological effects of various types of exercise on the systems of the body. An understanding of how the body responds to exercise is important to the health educator, physical educator, athletic trainer, coach, fitness professional, health care professional, and exercise physiologist. Being able to apply this knowledge to their chosen field is required to be an effective teacher or health care professional.
	KIN 353 Legal Aspects of Sport Management Credit, three hours Provides an introduction of the legal structure, legal terminology, legislative and case law including tort, contracts, and anti-trust issues as they impact the profession of sport management.
	KIN 354 Sports Marketing and Promotion Credit, three hours Examines the theoretical principles and practical applications of marketing and promotion in the organization of sport and athletics.
	KIN 403 Organization and Administration of Kinesiology Programs Credit, three hours. This course is designed to provide the student with information concerning the organizing and administering of a variety of programs within the area of kinesiology (KIN). The organization and administration of inter-scholastic athletics will also be discussed as well as pre-participation physical examinations and screening. A review of minimum recommendations from recognized health and medical organizations, scheduling of appropriate health and medical personnel, and efficient site use will be emphasized.
	KIN 404 Methods and Materials for Teaching Physical Education Credit, three hours. This course covers scope and sequence, methods, materials, preparation of equipment, teaching aids, and other resources especially designed for teaching physical education (P-12). The course also covers the social and psychological factors involved in learning both in the classroom and on the playground. Students will be required to plan short term and long term lessons, teach multiple lessons, and use multiple assessments for Physical Education. A minimum of 20 field experience hours in an Elementary Physical Education Setting and another 20 field experience hours in a Secondary Physical Education Setting will be required. Prerequisite(s): TE 306 and admission into the teacher education program.
	KIN 405 Internship and Seminar Credit, three to six hours. Provides training experiences through assignments in church, community, and/or private programs. Under professional supervision, the student trainee will gain experience in the practical aspects of organizing and administering a program. This course includes a weekly seminar on evaluation and program development.
	KIN 406 Methods and Materials for Teaching Health (6-12) Credit, three hours. This course covers scope and sequence, methods, materials, preparation of equipment, teaching aids, and other resources especially designed for teaching health in grades 6-12. Students will be required to plan short term and long term lessons, teach multiple lessons, and use multiple assessments for Health Education. A minimum of 35 field experience hours will be required. Prerequisite(s): TE 306 and admission into the teacher education program.
	KIN 407 Motor Development Credit, three hours. Acquaints the student with an overall view of the modern implications of motor development with particular emphasis on physical, psychological, biological, and intellectual factors. Factors promoting or compromising health will be examined. Age, sex, motivation, culture, and environment are also considered.
	KIN 409 Sport Skills Instruction and Training for Performance Credit, three hours. This course will help the student identify health, fitness and motor skills needed for acquiring sports skills. The student will understand the assessment, analysis, and instructing of sports skills and the principles of teaching those skills effectively to enhance sports performance. A minimum of 14 hours of field experience is required. A minimum of seven hours must be in a Health Setting and a minimum of seven hours must be in a Physical Education Setting for teacher certification.
	KIN 410 Exercise Testing and Prescription Credit, three hours. This course is designed to develop competencies necessary to administer graded exercise tests and prescribe appropriate exercise programs for various populations based upon physiological data. Prerequisite(s): Pre-requisite or con-current KIN 351 Physiology of Exercise .
	KIN 411 Chronic Disease and Disability Credits, three hours This course is designed to provide a framework for assessing and improving the physical functionality of patients with a variety of chronic diseases and disabilities.
	KIN 415 Varsity Sports Credit, one hour. Maximum credit: three semester hours. Participants represent the University of Mobile in baseball, basketball, cross country, track and field, golf, tennis, softball, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, and bowling. Participation is limited to qualified team members.
	KIN 421 Research in Kinesiology Credit, three hours. Acquaints the student with the various types of research in the areas of health education, physical education, exercise science, and sports. Special emphasis will be placed on experimental research. Prerequisite(s): MA 211 . (WI)
	KIN 431 Independent Study Maximum credit, eight hours. A student with advanced standing may pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and dean of the School of Health and Sports Science. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See contract for requirements and details.)
	KIN 432 Independent Study Maximum credit, eight hours. A student with advanced standing may pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and dean of the School of Health and Sports Science. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See contract for requirements and details.)
	KIN 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.
	KIN 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.
Latin
	LT 201 Elementary Latin I Three hours Latin grammar and syntax with some emphasis on the historical background of the language and the principles of word-formation. Reading of simple texts. Usually offered in fall.
	LT 202 Elementary Latin II Credit, three hours A continuation of Latin grammar and syntax with some more emphasis on reading simple texts. Prerequisite(s): LT 201 Usually offered in spring.
	LT 301 Intermediate Latin I Credit, three hours. Roman Prose and Poetry. Selected readings of Roman prose writers, primarily Cicero, and Catullus, Virgil and Ovid. Prerequisite(s): LT 201 and LT 202
Leadership and Cultural Studies
	HI 415 Leadership and Crisis Credit, three hours. An examination of the nature of cultural crisis and the responses of key figures to crises at certain points in the history of western civilization.
Mathematics
	MA 101 Pre-Algebra Credit, three hours. A study of basic arithmetic operations and algorithms, including the development of a number system. This course cannot be counted toward a major or a minor in mathematics and will not fulfill the core requirement for mathematics.
	MA 102 Elementary Algebra Credit, three hours. A study of basic algebra including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of algebraic expressions; factorization; the quadratic formula; and the solution of algebraic equations. This course cannot be counted toward a major or a minor in mathematics.
	MA 107 Structure of Mathematics Credit, three hours. A study of the structure of mathematics through the developments of the concept of numbers and mathematical systems. An introduction to mathematical thought, rather than development of techniques. Intended for non-science majors. Not a prerequisite for other mathematics courses; not applicable toward a major or minor in mathematics.
	MA 110 Intermediate Algebra Credit, three hours. A course dealing with the fundamental concepts and operations of algebra. This course cannot be counted toward a major or minor in mathematics. Prerequisite(s): Competency in one year of high school algebra.
	MA 112 Precalculus Algebra Credit, three hours. A course dealing with the algebra of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The course also covers systems of equations and inequalities, and quadratic inequalities. Prerequisite(s): Competency in two years of high school algebra.
	MA 113 Trigonometry Credit, three hours. Functions, angles, circular functions, graphs, identities, equations, and inverse functions. Prerequisite(s): High school geometry and MA 112 or equivalent.
	MA 117 Finite Mathematics Credit, three hours. This course is intended to give an overview of topics in finite mathematics together with their applications, and is taken primarily by students who are not majoring in science, engineering, commerce, or mathematics (i.e., students who are not required to take calculus). This course will draw on and significantly enhance the student’s arithmetic and algebra skills. The course includes sets, counting, permutations, combinations, basic probability, (including Bayes’ Theorem), an introduction to statistics (including work with binomial distributions and normal distributions), and matrices and their applications to Markov chains and decision theory.
	MA 201 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit, five hours. Introduction to analytic geometry, functions, limits, derivatives with applications, and antiderivatives.
	MA 202 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Credit, five hours. Integrals; exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; and applications of calculus. Prerequisite(s): MA 201 .
	MA 211 Elementary Statistics Credit, three hours. Measures of central tendency and variability, probability distributions, confidence intervals, correlation, tests of significance, and chi-squares.
	MA 297 Study in Selected Topics Credit, one to ten hours. Courses offered to provide competent students with an opportunity 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): MA 112 or equivalent.
	MA 298 Study in Selected Topics Credit, one to ten hours. Courses offered to provide competent students with an opportunity 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): MA 112 or equivalent.
	MA 303 Intermediate Calculus Credit, five hours. Basic properties of differential and continuous functions, differentiation and integration of special functions, polar coordinates, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, parametric curves, vectors, and multiple integrals. Prerequisite(s): MA 202 .
	MA 304 Differential Equations Credit, three hours. Covers the solution of ordinary differential equations with applications in geometry, chemistry, and physics. Prerequisite(s): MA 202 .
	MA 307 Foundations of Mathematics Credit, three hours. A study of set theory, logic, mathematical induction and the arithmetic of cardinal numbers. Prerequisite(s): MA 201 or permission of the instructor. (OC and WI)
	MA 311 Linear Algebra Credit, three hours. Vector spaces, matrices, determinants, and linear transforms. Prerequisite(s): MA 201 or permission of the instructor.
	MA 312 Modern Algebra Credit, three hours. A study of abstract algebraic structures, groups, isomorphisms, and homomorphisms. Prerequisite(s): MA 307 or permission of the instructor.
	MA 315 Number Theory Credit, three hours. An introduction to the theory of numbers, integers, Diophantine equations, linear congruences, the Chinese remainder theorem, and continued fractions. Prerequisite(s): MA 307 or permission of the instructor.
	MA 390 Capstone for Teacher Certification Credit, one hour. This course provides a capstone experience exclusively for students majoring in mathematics with teacher certification. The course will focus on specific problems for mathematics teachers. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing with a major in mathematics with teacher certification.
	MA 403 Mathematical Analysis Credit, three hours. An introduction to real analysis with optional inclusion of topics of numerical analysis and complex analysis. Prerequisite(s): MA 202 and MA 307 .
	MA 404 Mathematical Analysis Credit, three hours. An introduction to real analysis with optional inclusion of topics of numerical analysis and complex analysis. Prerequisite(s): MA 202 and MA 307 .
	MA 405 Vector Analysis Credit, three hours. Vector algebra and vector calculus, with applications to physics, mechanics, and geometry. Prerequisite(s): MA 202 .
	MA 407 Applied Mathematics Credit, three hours. A study of selected topics in Applied Mathematics including scientific computing, numerical methods, and engineering applications.
	MA 408 Probability Credit, three hours. A study of probability including permutations, combinations, and the binomial theorem. Prerequisite(s): MA 201 or permission of the instructor.
	MA 410 General Topology Credit, three hours. A study of topological spaces, separation properties, compact sets, connected sets, and product spaces. Prerequisite(s): MA 307 or permission of the instructor.
	MA 431 Independent Study Maximum credit, eight hours. Courses to provide opportunities for students with advanced standing to pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See independent study contract for requirements and details.)
	MA 432 Independent Study Maximum credit, eight hours. Courses to provide opportunities for students with advanced standing to pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See independent study contract for requirements and details.)
	MA 480 Financial Mathematics Credit, three hours. The purpose of this class is to expose undergraduate students to the mathematical concepts and techniques used in the financial industry. (WI)
	MA 496 Mathematical Communication and Technology Credit, three hours. Techniques of oral, written, and electronic communication of mathematics; software includes LaTeX, MetaPost, Maxima, and Octave. Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.
	MA 497 Study in Selected Topics Credit, one to ten hours. Courses offered to provide competent students with an opportunity 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.
	MA 498 Study in Selected Topics Credit, one to ten hours. Courses offered to provide competent students with an opportunity 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.
Marine Science
	MAR 103 Introduction to Marine Science Credit, four hours. An introduction to a variety of topics in biological, chemical, and physical marine science. This course is designed for students who are not majoring in marine science but who have an interest in learning more about the marine environment. It fulfills one of the laboratory science requirements of the University’s basic course requirements but will not satisfy the requirements for a marine science major or minor. Four hours. Cross-listed as: BIO 103 .
	MAR 340 Marine Biology Credit, four hours. A general survey of marine plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates, the communities they form, and the physical and chemical factors that influence them. Field trips to marsh and beach habitats, sampling from research vessels, and laboratory exercises serve to introduce students to the diversity of marine habitats and organisms. Four hours. Cross-listed as: BIO 340 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 ; MA 112 ; CH 201 , CH 202 .
	MAR 408 Science and Ethics Credit, three hours. A study of the foundations for moral reflection, including a consideration of scientific issues in the light of these truths. Cross-listed as: BIO 408 . Prerequisite(s): Upper level standing/Instructor approval.
	MAR 431 Independent Study Maximum credit, six hours. Courses offered for students to pursue an independent research project in the major. Consent of instructor, advisor, and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eighteen semester hours with 3.00 GPA or higher in major.
	MAR 432 Independent Study Maximum credit, six hours. Courses offered for students to pursue an independent research project in the major. Consent of instructor, advisor, and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eighteen semester hours with 3.00 GPA or higher in major.
	MAR 490 Marine Science Capstone Credit, three hours. This course provides a capstone experience consisting of a comprehensive review and integrated examination of important concepts taken from required BIO/CH/MAR courses within the curriculum. Cross-listed as: BIO 490 Prerequisite(s): Senior standing with a major in biology, marine science, or environmental management. (WI)
	MAR 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 defined elsewhere. Also offered at DISL.
	MAR 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 defined elsewhere. Also offered at DISL.
Marine Science (Dauphin Island Sea Lab Only)
	MAR 338 Hurricanes of the Gulf Coast Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, is a survey course on hurricanes with an emphasis on hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico. Topics include: 1) the hurricane problem along the Gulf Coast and a review of some of the infamous Gulf Coast hurricanes of the last 150 years; 2) Atlantic/Caribbean/Gulf hurricane climatology; 3) the effects of El Nino and multi-decadal changes in the Atlantic circulation on hurricane frequency; 4) favorable/unfavorable environments for hurricane development and intensification; 5) hurricane features and structure; 6) hurricane movement and steering mechanisms; 7) coastal and inland effects from landfalling Gulf Coast hurricanes; and 8) Gulf hurricane forecasting (where will the storm go and how strong will it be at landfall).
	MAR 342 Biology and Conservation of Marine Turtles Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, provides an overview of the biology and conservation of marine turtles including the identification, distribution, nesting behavior, migratory behavior, feeding ecology, population biology and genetics, developmental habitats, temperature-dependent sex determination, paleontology and conservation of marine turtles. The course involves an overnight, multi-day field trip to nesting and foraging grounds, as well as research and rehabilitation facilities. A special fee applies to this course. Cross-listed as: BIO 342 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212.
	MAR 346 Dolphins and Whales Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, will be an introduction to the biology of cetaceans ( toothed and baleen whales). Topics covered will include evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, genetics, behavior, and conservation-related to species within this Order. Lab exercises will introduce current methods used in cetacean research. Cross-listed as: BIO 346. Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 .
	MAR 348 Ecology of the Florida Everglades Credit, two hours. The course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, examines the natural history and ecology of the world’s rarest and most endangered wilderness area. The course will consist of a week of lectures and discussions focusing on the history, geology, hydrology, and biota of this system, and then a week of field exploration to examine the Everglades and associated systems. The field component will consist of excursions and tent camping in several Florida State Parks. A special fee applies to this course. Cross-listed as: BIO 348 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 .
	MAR 350 Marine Restoration Ecology Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, provides an overview of the scientific and technical principles of marine habitat restoration. We will discuss the role of key ecological concepts in restoration, and the role of restoration in science and society. Students will identify structural and functional components of marine habitats and learn how to design restoration projects and monitoring plans that captthese key components of structure and function. Students will learn to recognize when adaptive management may be needed, and how to formulate strategies to correct or maintain the desired trajectory of restored habitats. Students will also be introduced to the interdisciplinary nature of restoration science, including social, ethical, political, and economic aspects. Lectures will be supplemented with primary literature reading assignments. Field trips will allow students to see local restoration sites and learn monitoring techiques used in various habitats (e.g., salt marshes, oyster reef, seagrass bed). This course is designed for undergraduate and graduate students. Cross-listed as: BIO 350. Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212 .
	MAR 352 Plankton Biology Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, will examine all classes of plankton: microbial; phytoplankton; and zooplankton, including the ‘gelata’, copepods and planktonic larvae. Students will experience coastal and at-sea trips to collect plankton. The plan is to have one at-sea trip during the day; the other at night. Cross-listed as: BIO 352 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212
	MAR 353 Plankton Biology Lab Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, will focus on plankton structure, behavior, diversity estimation using an older and physiological function and will involve development of a research project. Most projects will be behavioral in nature but there could be other kinds of experiences as well, such as symbiosis, structure and function, and diversity analyses. A special fee applies to this course. Cross-listed as: BIO 353 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212
	MAR 354 Biotic Response to Sea Level Change Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advance Marine Science and Biology majors, is an overview of sea level change over geologic time with emphasis on mechanisms of change, evidence of past sea level changes, and the impact of expected sea level changes on the marine biosphere. This course online with asynchronous lectures and optional field trips. Cross-listed as: BIO 354 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212
	MAR 356 Environmental Applications of GIS Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, consists of learning applied mapping and analsis with GIS and will leverage other geospatial techniques including remote sensing, geovisualization, and spatial analysis with particular emphasis on environmental applications. This course is online with asynchronous lectures. Cross-listed as: BIO 356 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212 ; MA 211
	MAR 358 Marine Aquaculture Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, will introduce students to techniques in live animal culture with an emphasis on basic principles that can be applied to the culture of any organism for research, display or commercial profit. Cross-listed as: BIO 358 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212
	MAR 360 Introduction to Oceanography Credit, four hours. A general introduction to the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of the ocean. This course serves to introduce the student to the interrelationships between physical, geological, chemical, and biological processes in the ocean. Field trips in Mobile Bay and near-coastal Gulf of Mexico serve to introduce students to research techniques and oceanographic processes in the region. Four hours. Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 ; CH 201 , CH 202 ; PH 301 , MAR 340 .
	MAR 362 Shark and Ray Biology Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, will provide an introduction to the biology of sharks and rays, with special emphasis on regional shark fauna and field techniques. Topics to be covered include chondrichthyan orgin, systematics, sensory biology, locomotion, food consumption, osmoregulation, reproductive biology, life history, ecology, fisheries and conservation. This course involves longline and gillnet sampling to provide students with firsthand knowledge of field techniques and local shark identification. Cross-listed as: BIO 362 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212
	MAR 364 Tropical Marine Biodiversity Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advance Marine Science and Biology majors, will explore the behavior, diversity, ecology, and evolution of tropical marine species interactions, with a particular focus on symbiotic relationships (mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism). This course is a hybrid in-person/online course that will serve as a precursor to a 12-day field-based course that will travel to the island of Utila, part of the Bay Islands, Honduras (dateTBD yearly) to study the tropical marine biodiversity and behavior of symbiotic interactions in the Caribbean Sea. A special fee applies to this course. Cross-listed as: BIO 364 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212
	MAR 415 Introduction to Neurobiology Credit, four hours. Students will be introduced to the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of marine invertebrates and vertebrates. The following aspects of neurobiology will be featured: resting potentials, action potentials, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, sensory transduction, muscle innervation, sensorimotor transformations, and neurophysiological bases of behavior. The neurosim program is a package of programs that will help to illustrate basic principles of neurophysiology and neural networks. The program allows a detailed exploration of aspects of cellular neurobiology beyond the level that time and equipment constraints permit in standard laboratory classes. Four hours. Cross-listed as: BIO 415 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 ; CH 201 , CH 202 ; PH 301 . BIO 313 recommended.
	MAR 440 Coastal Birds of Alabama Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, highlights the diverse coastal birdlife of the northern Gulf of Mexico. With a focus on the study of avian ecology in the field, this class will include a significant emphasis on the use of both sight and sound as means of field identification. A variety of habitats will be explored, including barrier island nesting grounds, the Mobile-Tensaw River basin, local marshes, and other unique coastal habitats. Students will also be introduced to a variety of field ornithology techniques including bird-banding, Survey techniques, and monitoring methodologies. Cross-listed as: BIO 440 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 .
	MAR 442 Marine Botany Credit, four hours. A general survey of marine algae (microscopic and macroscopic), as well as salt marsh vegetation, mangroves, seagrass, and maritime forest communities. Lectures will emphasize identification, distribution, structure, ecology, and physiology. Extensive overnight field and laboratory work is involved, including the ability to wade and snorkel. Participation in overnight field trips is a part of this course. Snorkeling gear is required. Four hours. Cross-listed as: BIO 442 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 .
	MAR 444 Coral Reef Biology and Ecology Credit, four hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, will explore the ecology and evolution of coral reef communities, with a view to understanding what is happening on reefs today. This 4 credit course will begin with online course lectures, followed by a two-week trip to the Florida Keys. The online portion of the course will be self-paced (with some online discussions) and cover energy flow across reefs, biogeochemical cycling important for continual reef development, microbial Interactions that govern the flow of carbon and nitrogen through coral reefs, and current threats from climate change. Students will then spend two weeks in the Flordia Keys, carrying out short experimental projects and exploring various coral reef and mangrove systems. A special fee applies to this course. Four hours. Cross-listed as: BIO 444 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 .
	MAR 445 Marine Invertebrate Zoology Credit, four hours. A study of the natural history, systematics, and morphology of marine invertebrates from a variety of habitats in the Gulf of Mexico, oriented toward a field and laboratory approach. Participation in extended field trips are a part of the course. Four hours. Cross-listed as: BIO 445 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 .
	MAR 455 Marine Ecology Credit, four hours. Marine Ecology is an advanced course open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Students will study marine organisms as they interact with each other and their environment, and examine theories and the experimental basis of our current knowledge. The laboratory will consist of field trips to a wide variety of marine habitats, and field problems which will be examined by small groups of students. Lecture and laboratory consists of studies of factors influencing population dynamics, community structure, and energy flow in marine ecosystems. Habitats selected for emphasis include coral reefs, kelp forests, seagrass meadows, the rocky intertidal and deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Cross-listed as: BIO 455 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 ; MAR 340 recommended.
	MAR 456 Marsh Ecology Credit, four hours. Marsh ecology is the study of the floral and faunal elements of various coastal and near-coastal marsh communities and their interaction with the environment. The course will focus upon the main indicators of marsh wetlands (vegetation, soil, and hydrology), how they interact to form functional wetlands, and how these wetlands are linked to the estuaries and the seas beyond. The course is structured to provide abundant hands-on field experience in methods used to study wetland structure, function, and dynamics. Attention will be given to identification of indicators for the delineation of jurisdictional wetlands according to current federal guidelines. Participation in overnight field trips is part of this course. Four hours. Cross-listed as: BIO 456 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 ; MAR 340 , MAR 455 recommended.
	MAR 457 Marine Behavioral Ecology Credit, four hours. The course examines how animal behavior in influenced by and interacts with its environment, and the ecological and evolutionary significance of these behaviors in a marine setting. Students will learn principles of behavioral ecology as they relate to marine animals, become familiar with techniques for observing animal behavior and conducting behavioral experiments, and be introduced to methods for collecting and analyzing behavioral data. The course will consist of lectures, laboratory exercises and experiments, and overnight field trips designed to provide students with the background to pursue additional studies in marine animal behavior. Four hours. Cross-listed as: BIO 457 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 ; MAR 340 recommended.
	MAR 458 Marine Conservation Biology Credit, four hours. The intent of this course is to develop the students’ understanding of conservation biology by building upon the foundations provided in the introductory marine ecology class. The instructor will provide an introductory lecture designed to present: 1) the historical perspective for the assigned readings, and 2) a brief review of the basic ecological concepts covered in the assigned readings. In addition, field trips will round out the students’ understanding of how current conservation principles are applied in the marine realm. Assigned readings will be selected to cover the widest possible range of topics in marine conservation. In some cases, readings will come from disciplines outside of the marine sciences. Students will be required to develop a topical term paper and give a short presentation to the class on their chosen topics. Four hours. Cross-listed as: BIO 458 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 ; MAR 340 ; BIO 320 or MAR 455 .
	MAR 462 Coastal Geomorphology Credit, two hours. This course is an introduction to coastal sediment processes and applied coastal geomorphology with emphasis on waves, tides, sediments, and their interactions including the impacts of anthropogenic influences.
	MAR 483 Coastal Zone Management Credit, two hours. This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, provides a review of ecological features and of management policies for coastal communities with a description of relevant federal and state programs. This introductory level course examines the various aspects of coastal zone management in the United States by: 1) examining the major substantive and procedural aspects of specific laws and regulations which govern activity in the coastal zone environment and processes: and 2) examining how coastal environments and processes affect specific management issues of the zone. Cross-listed as: BIO 483 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212 .
Marriage and Family Counseling
	MFC 540 Foundations of Counseling Credit, three hours. Examines basic counseling theories as well as the history of counseling. The course is designed to give students foundational work in the field of counseling for future application.
	MFC 542 Mental Disorders: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Credit, three hours. This course studies the development, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders in individual and family systems. This course acquaints the student with current systems of classifying mental disorders and their use.
	MFC 544 Individual and Family Development Credit, three hours. Introduces students to theories of individual and family development across the lifespan with particular attention to childhood and adolescence and the development of the brain. Emphasizes the interaction of personality, systems, gender, culture, and spirituality with development and how these affect clinical presentation and treatment.
	MFC 545 Group Counseling Credit, three hours. Surveys the theories and processes of group counseling.

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KIN 311 Coaching and Officiating Football

KIN 312 Coaching and Officiating Basketball

KIN 313 Coaching and Officiating Baseball

KIN 314 Coaching and Officiating Volleyball and Softball

KIN 315 Varsity Sports

KIN 317 Coaching and Officiating Soccer

KIN 320 Sports Nutrition

KIN 322 Facility Management

KIN 324 Kinesiology Clinical Experience II

KIN 332 Sports Psychology

KIN 341 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education and Sports

KIN 350 Health and Wellness

KIN 351 Physiology of Exercise

KIN 353 Legal Aspects of Sport Management

KIN 354 Sports Marketing and Promotion

KIN 403 Organization and Administration of Kinesiology Programs

KIN 404 Methods and Materials for Teaching Physical Education

KIN 405 Internship and Seminar

KIN 406 Methods and Materials for Teaching Health (6-12)

KIN 407 Motor Development

KIN 409 Sport Skills Instruction and Training for Performance

KIN 410 Exercise Testing and Prescription

KIN 411 Chronic Disease and Disability

KIN 415 Varsity Sports

KIN 421 Research in Kinesiology

KIN 431 Independent Study

KIN 432 Independent Study

KIN 497 Study in Selected Topics

KIN 498 Study in Selected Topics

LT 201 Elementary Latin I

LT 202 Elementary Latin II

LT 301 Intermediate Latin I

HI 415 Leadership and Crisis

MA 101 Pre-Algebra

MA 102 Elementary Algebra

MA 107 Structure of Mathematics

MA 110 Intermediate Algebra

MA 112 Precalculus Algebra

MA 113 Trigonometry

MA 117 Finite Mathematics

MA 201 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

MA 202 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II

MA 211 Elementary Statistics

MA 297 Study in Selected Topics

MA 298 Study in Selected Topics

MA 303 Intermediate Calculus

MA 304 Differential Equations

MA 307 Foundations of Mathematics

MA 311 Linear Algebra

MA 312 Modern Algebra

MA 315 Number Theory

MA 390 Capstone for Teacher Certification

MA 403 Mathematical Analysis

MA 404 Mathematical Analysis

MA 405 Vector Analysis

MA 407 Applied Mathematics

MA 408 Probability

MA 410 General Topology

MA 431 Independent Study

MA 432 Independent Study

MA 480 Financial Mathematics

MA 496 Mathematical Communication and Technology

MA 497 Study in Selected Topics

MA 498 Study in Selected Topics

MAR 103 Introduction to Marine Science

MAR 340 Marine Biology

MAR 408 Science and Ethics

MAR 431 Independent Study

MAR 432 Independent Study

MAR 490 Marine Science Capstone

MAR 497 Study in Selected Topics

MAR 498 Study in Selected Topics

MAR 338 Hurricanes of the Gulf Coast

MAR 342 Biology and Conservation of Marine Turtles

MAR 346 Dolphins and Whales

MAR 348 Ecology of the Florida Everglades

MAR 350 Marine Restoration Ecology

MAR 352 Plankton Biology

MAR 353 Plankton Biology Lab