2022-2023 McMurry University Catalog 
    
    May 08, 2024  
2022-2023 McMurry University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Human Health Science

  
  • HHSC XX95 - Independent Study

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    Credit Hours: Variable Level and Credit

    A student program arranged between a student and an instructor to provide intensive study in a particular area of interest. The course includes a definition of goals appropriate for the advanced student, ways of attaining those goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and means of measuring progress.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (As needed)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • HHSC XX99 - Special Topics

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    Credit Hours: Variable Level and Credit

    A course of study offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden departmental curriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe special events.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (As needed)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • HHSC 4X88 - Internship in Human Health Science

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    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    This course is an option to fulfill the graduation requirements for a Capstone Experience in Human Health Science. An on-the-job work experience under the supervision of professionals in private or public agencies appropriate to the student’s discipline.

    Prerequisites: HHSC 3110 .
    When Offered: (As needed)
  
  • HHSC 4X96H - Honors Research

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    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    This course is designed for Human Health Science Honors participants. This course provides opportunities for investigations related to an approved upper level course (with concurrent enrollment) or as a separate independent study. This course may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (As needed)
  
  • HHSC 4X97H - Honors Tutorial

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    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    Designed for Human Health Science Honors participants. This course provides an opportunity to pursue a research topic under the direction of a faculty member, resulting in a final presentation to an appropriate audience.

    Prerequisites: HHSC 4X96*.
    When Offered: (As needed)
  
  • HHSC 1310 - Intro to Nutrition

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    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces general nutritional concepts and is a foundational course for HHSC majors, but is open to all majors. This course is ideal for any student wishing to learn more about nutrition, how to make healthy food choices, follow healthy guidelines, and be able to separate nutritional fact from fiction.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
    TCCN: TCCN BIOL 1322

  
  • HHSC 3100L - Research Teams Lab

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    Credit Hours: 1

    Intended for Human Health Science majors. This course involves active research under the supervision of HHSC faculty members in which students contribute to on-going research as a member of the research team; projects may be multidisciplinary in nature. May be taken up to four times for credit and no grade less than a B is acceptable for continuation in subsequent semesters. Requires approval by the instructor.

    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3

    When Offered: (As Needed)
  
  • HHSC 3110 - Junior Seminar

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    Credit Hours: 1

    This course is required for majors in Human Health Science. This course is intended to assess student progress in scientific knowledge, to grow student experience with scientific literature, to prepare students for entrance into their capstone experiences, and to explore post-graduation options related to their major. Students will take the Junior Exam designed for their major in this course.

    Prerequisites: HHSC 1310 , BIOL 2401 , and Junior Standing.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • HHSC 3310 - Intro to Public Health

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    Credit Hours: 3

    As a survey of the entire field of public health, the course provides a broad overview for students by introducing the major historical and contemporary issues related to managing and supporting public health.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • HHSC 3320 - Contemporary Issues In Research and Healthcare

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A required course for the Human Health Science Public Health and Wellness concentration, and an elective course for the Medical & Research and the Allied Health Professions concentrations. This course is designed to explore emerging news and current issues in biomedical research and human healthcare, the underlying science, and their potential impact on research and decision making in healthcare professions in the future.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • HHSC 3440 - Human Genetics

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    Credit Hours: 4

    Designed for Human Health Science majors. A study of classical principles of human and medical genetics and genomics as applied to human health and disease.

    Prerequisites: 12 hours of BIOL and/or CHEM.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3

    When Offered: (Spring)
    Note: Concurrent enrollment in lab HHSC 3440L required.
  
  • HHSC 4001 - Advanced STEM Research Project

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    Credit Hours: 0

    This course is available to students involved in STEM research who have met high standards of performance in successfully completing an authentic research project, typically spanning multiple semesters. Evidence is provided through artifacts demonstrating excellence in all phases of a research project: preparation, ongoing progress in performance and analysis of results, project completion, and external validations of quality through an oral or poster presentation delivered at a regional or national disciplinary meeting, through publication in a disciplinary journal, or through other evidence of high-level dissemination and validation of the work by professionals for quality and significance. Successful completion of all elements results in awarding of the Certificate in STEM Research.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor and Department Head.
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (As Needed)
    Pass/Fail Course: Yes
  
  • HHSC 4101 - Scientific Communication

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    Credit Hours: 1

    An introduction to methods of scientific communication, with a focus on the skills required to read and write scientific literature. Topics will include the various levels and styles of scientific writing, ethical conduct in science communication, and the methods and skills required for preparing effective oral, poster, and paper presentations of a scientific nature.

    Prerequisites: HHSC 4201  or concurrent enrollment in HHSC 4201 .
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • HHSC 4201 - Senior Capstone

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    Credit Hours: 2

    This course, combined with HHSC 4101 - Scientific Communication , is an option for fulfilling the Capstone Experience requirement for graduation with the Human Health Science major. Participation in a capstone experience integrates knowledge from coursework and culminates in observations, data handling, and analysis. Capstone experiences may consist of original research, summer research experiences, or other appropriate activities.

    Prerequisites: HHSC 1310 , HHSC 3310 , BIMS 2105 , BIMS 3205 , BIOL 2401 . Can concurrently enroll in HHSC 4101 .
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3

    When Offered: (As needed)

Information Technology

  
  • ITEC XX99 - Special Topics

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    Credit Hours: Level and credit are variable

    Elective for ITEC major and minor. Courses of this nature are infrequent or unique topics of study offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden the departmental curriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe special events. Courses of this type may be repeated for credit when topics vary. Students may be required to have a wireless tablet or laptop.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (By arrangement)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • ITEC 4X95 - Independent Studies

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    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    Upper level elective for ITEC major and minor. This is an advanced study or research program arranged between supervising faculty and student which defines goals appropriate for the advanced student , ways of attaining those goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and a means for measuring progress.

    Prerequisites: Advanced standing in the ITEC major or minor and permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (By arrangement)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • ITEC 4X96H - Honors Tutorial

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    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    Designed for Information Technology Honors participants. This course provides opportunities for investigations related to an approved upper level course (with concurrent enrollment) or as a separate independent study. This course may be repeated.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (By arrangement)
  
  • ITEC 4X97H - Honors Thesis

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    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    Designed for Information Technology Honors program participants. Students pursue a research topic under the direction of a departmental faculty member, resulting in a written thesis and oral presentation to an appropriate audience.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (By arrangement)
  
  • ITEC 3310 - Information Security

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Required course for IT major and minor. Introduces students to current principles and issues focused on security of information systems. Topics covered include security design principles, implementation, disaster recovery, countermeasures, and forensics.

    Prerequisites: COIS 3311 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • ITEC 3320 - Systems Admin and Maintenance

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Required course for IT major and minor. Introduces students to current issues related to administration and maintenance of information systems. Topics covered include operating system installation, configuration, maintenance, services, and support.

    Prerequisites: COSC 1325 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • ITEC 3325 - HTML and Web Design

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Students will use graphic editing software to create web pages.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • ITEC 4388 - Information Technology Internship

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Elective for the IT major. This course provides an opportunity for selected students to gain actual experience through on-the-job assignments in a computer facility located in the community. This is an experience enriched course.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3

    When Offered: (As needed)

International Business

  
  • IBUS 3355 - Study Abroad I

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    Credit Hours: 3

    This course reflects travel abroad for periods from ten days to an entire semester.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring, as needed)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit depending on the length of time abroad and specific characteristics of the trip.
  
  • IBUS 4355 - Study Abroad II

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    Credit Hours: 3

    This course reflects travel abroad for periods from ten days to an entire semester.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring, as needed)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit depending on the length of time abroad and specific characteristics of the trip.
  
  • IBUS 4388 - Internship in International Business

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Students in this course will work with an internationally oriented company for at least 120 hours during a semester under the supervision of a faculty member in the JSO and a supervisor at the company for which they work.

    Prerequisites: 15 credit hours in major and junior standing.
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3

    When Offered: (As needed)

Kinesiology

  
  • KINE XX99 - Special Topics

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    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    A course of study offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden departmental curriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe special events.

    When Offered: (As needed)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • KINE 4X95 - Independent Studies

    UG
    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    A study program arranged between an advanced student and an instructor to provide study in a particular area of interest. The course includes a definition of goals appropriate for the advanced student, ways of attaining those goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and means of measuring progress.

    Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours and permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (As needed)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • KINE 4X96H - Honors Tutorial

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    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    A course of study for the honors student, designed to supplement other kinesiology courses. The study will require greater depth than attempted in other kinesiology courses, and perhaps on a topic not previously covered.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (As needed)
  
  • KINE 4X97H - Honors Thesis

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    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    Designed for honors students in Kinesiology. This course provides opportunity to complete research on a topic, write a final paper, and present findings to an appropriate audience.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (As Needed)
  
  • KINE 333(A-E) - Seminar in Sports Industry

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    Credit Hours: 3

    This course involves in depth study of a particular aspect in Sports Industry, including but not limited to, compliance, sports communications & promotions, sports facilities design & management, sports programming & operations, sports Leadership & administration, and contemporary issues in sports.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 1130 - Orientation to Athletic Training

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    Credit Hours: 1

    This course focuses on the profession of athletic training through observations, research, interviews, and discussions. Current issues and trends related to athletic training are explored.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 2211 - Coaching and Officiating Football

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    Credit Hours: 2

    Examines strategies for coaching football at the secondary school level. Covers rules and regulations, fundamentals, organizational principles, scouting, technical tactics and other topics.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • KINE 2212 - Coaching and Officiating Basketball

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    Credit Hours: 2

    Examines strategies for coaching basketball at the secondary school level. Covers rules and regulations, fundamentals, organizational principles, scouting, technical tactics and other topics.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • KINE 2213 - Coaching and Officiating Volleyball

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    Credit Hours: 2

    Examines strategies for coaching volleyball at the secondary school and collegiate levels. Covers rules and regulations, fundamentals, organizational principles, scouting, technical tactics and other topics.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • KINE 2214 - Coaching and Officiating Track And Field

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    Credit Hours: 2

    Examines strategies for coaching track and field at the secondary school level. Covers rules and regulations, fundamentals, organizational principles, scouting, technical tactics and other topics.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • KINE 2261 - Assessment of Athletic Injuries

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    Credit Hours: 2

    A study of injury assessment including athletic-related trauma from injuries to the axial region, lower extremities, and upper extremities. This course provides guidelines for development of a sound knowledge base and the skills required to effectively perform thorough and systematic assessments. Course seeks to develop student confidence in injury recognition through use of evidence and patient based assessment techniques.

    Prerequisites: KINE 2335  or permission of instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall odd years)
  
  • KINE 2330 - Explorations in Exercise and Sports Leadership

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    Credit Hours: 3

    An exploration into the various areas of exercise science and human performance careers, including historical background, professional opportunities, present status, individual awareness of professional responsibilities and familiarization with current trends and issues in Sport Leadership. Computer use required.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 2335 - Accident Prevention and Care of Injuries

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of accident prevention as related to physical education and sports, with emphasis on current theory of movement dysfunction and correction, and care of athletic injuries.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
    TCCN: (TCCN PHED 2356)

  
  • KINE 3100 - University Interscholastic League Rules

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    Credit Hours: 1

    A focus on the rules governing Texas high school athletics as set by the University Interscholastic League. Emphasis is on guidelines for member schools, coaches and athletes.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • KINE 3180 - Athletic Training Practicum

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    Credit Hours: 1

    An interactive observational lab emphasizing clinical knowledge and skills. Provides students the opportunity to observe appropriate skills in a supervised clinical environment.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing with ESHP major).
    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 3210 - Activity Pedagogy

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    Credit Hours: 2

    This course introduces pedagogical aspects of fitness and activity courses. Through participation and teaching of aerobic and lifetime activity, students gain insight into best practices. This involvement provides an atmosphere that is enjoyable, promotes cooperation among peers, and develops an appreciation for the degree of fitness necessary to participate. The following activities, wellness topics, and lifetime sports include: Power Walking, Running, Circuit Training, Aerobic Dance, Strength/Core Training, HITT Training, Tennis, Disc Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Flag Football, Golf, Corn Hole, Soccer, Team Sports, and Group Exercise.

    Prerequisites: HFIT 1200  or HFIT 1210 , and HFIT 1125 , and HFIT 1142 , and junior standing, or permission of instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 3245 - Writing Using APA Style

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    Credit Hours: 2

    A study of the principles of writing research documents using American Psychological Associations (APA) style with extensive practice in searching and analysis of the work of others, process writing with emphasis on mechanical skills, revision techniques, and appropriate documentation.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1310 , ENGL 1320 , and KINE 2330  or KINE 2335 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • KINE 3300 - Statistics for Measurement and Evaluation In Kinesiology

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of fundamental purposes and procedures of data collecting and analysis. Statistical treatments for all types of data are practiced and applied to actual test administrations that estimate health fitness, skill fitness, and motor abilities.

    Prerequisites: KINE 2330  or KINE 2335 , and MATH 1311  or higher.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • KINE 3302 - Introduction to Motor Learning

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of current theories and practices in motor learning and motor performance. The course emphasizes aspects of learning and performance of motor skills dealing specifically with selected concepts of skill development and their application to practice.

    Prerequisites: KINE 3321  or KINE 3365 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • KINE 3307 - Nutrition for the Health Sciences

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the nutritional bases and strategies to enhance the health of sedentary, moderately active, and very active individuals, through all the stages of life. Attention is given to nutrient physiology, daily choice behavior, and the art of nutrition prescription.

    Prerequisites: Any lab science.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall and Spring)
  
  • KINE 3310 - Exercise Prescription

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    Credit Hours: 3

    An investigation into prescribing exercise to non-adapted persons. Particular emphasis is given to personal assessment, exercise modes, and programs interrelating duration, intensity, and frequency of exercise.

    Prerequisites: HFIT 1200 /HFIT 1210 , and KINE 2330  or KINE 2335 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • KINE 3320 - Exercise Leadership

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    Credit Hours: 3

    An interactive classroom-field experience in leading clients interested in fitness and wellness activities. Class time designed to instruct students in variety of leadership, instructional, and training techniques. Field time is spent leading clients. Student field experiences are debriefed on a concurrent basis.

    Prerequisites: “C” or better in KINE 3310 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • KINE 3321 - Anatomical Kinesiology

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of human anatomical and physiological structure, and movement fundamentals.

    Prerequisites: KINE 2330  or KINE 2335 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 3325 - Biomechanical Kinesiology

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A mathematical study of human motion. Mechanical applications are investigated using kinetics and kinematics under the separate or simultaneous conditions of translational and rotational motion.

    Prerequisites: Any lab science, MATH 1311  or higher, and Junior or Senior standing.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • KINE 3330 - Adapted Physical Activity and Sport

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of selected special populations, with primary emphasis upon the unique needs, appropriate developmental activities, and suggested programs for cognitively and physically challenged. Offsite lab participations provide opportunities to interact with and provide lessons for individuals with disabilities in activity-based settings.

    Prerequisites: KINE 2330  or KINE 2335 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 1

    When Offered: (Spring odd years)
  
  • KINE 3331 - Personal and Community Health

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of health and wellness principles and methods. Specific emphasis is placed on maintaining personal health in a full and productive life that contributes to the health of others in the community.

    Prerequisites: HFIT 1200  or HFIT 1210 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 3340 - Instructional Strategies for Elementary School Physical Education

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Presentation of the activities of physical education programs for the elementary school with emphasis upon curriculum planning, progressive selection of materials for different grades, methods of presentation, sources of aids and materials, and performance in fundamental movement activities that are appropriate for the elementary level.

    Prerequisites: KINE 2330  or admission to the Teacher Education Program.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 1

    When Offered: (Fall odd years)
  
  • KINE 3341 - Movement and Rhythmical Activities For Children

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the current theories and emphasis on movement exploration and rhythms, including fitness activities for use in the Physical Education setting. This course includes information concerning methods and materials in natural and creative movement and exposure to a wide variety of available resources and aids for the various developmental levels in grades K - 12.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 1. 5
    Lab Hours: 1. 5

    When Offered: (As needed)
  
  • KINE 3350 - Instructional Strategies for Secondary School Physical Education

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Same as KINE 3340  except that emphasis is given to secondary school programming and methodology.

    Prerequisites: KINE 2330  or admission to the Teacher Education Program.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 1

    When Offered: (Spring even years)
  
  • KINE 3360 - Responding to Emergencies

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    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a comprehensive semester-long lay responder program designed to help participants recognize and respond to cardiac (AED & CPR), breathing, and first aid emergencies. The American Red Cross courses in this program teach the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • KINE 3365 - Functional Movement

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of human structure and fundamentals principles of movement, with primary emphasis on applicable use in instructional settings.

    Prerequisites: KINE 2330  or KINE 2335 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 3370 - Principles of Rehabilitation

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides the students with the general principles, objectives, and goals of rehabilitation programs. The course will emphasize the basic components of therapeutic exercise with a comprehensive guide to the design, implementation and supervision of rehabilitation programs for sports-related injuries and currently acknowledged sports medicine practices.

    Prerequisites: KINE 2335  or KINE 3321 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring even years)
  
  • KINE 4001 - Advanced STEM Research Project

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    Credit Hours: 0

    This course is available to students involved in STEM research who have met high standards of performance in successfully completing an authentic research project, typically spanning multiple semesters. Evidence is provided through artifacts demonstrating excellence in all phases of a research project: preparation, ongoing progress in performance and analysis of results, project completion, and external validations of quality through an oral or poster presentation delivered at a regional or national disciplinary meeting, through publication in a disciplinary journal, or through other evidence of high-level dissemination and validation of the work by professionals for quality and significance. Successful completion of all elements results in awarding of the Certificate in STEM Research.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor and Department Head.
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (As Needed)
    Pass/Fail Course: Yes
  
  • KINE 4100 - Applied Pharmacology for the Health Sciences

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    Credit Hours: 1

    General pharmacology of drugs acting on the autonomic, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. Included are principles governing drugreceptor interactions, dose-response relationships, desensitization, and tolerance. Required for all ESHP majors with athletic training emphasis.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing, or permission of the instructor and completion of BIOL 2401  or BIOL 2402 , or KINE 4320 .
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring odd Years)
  
  • KINE 4120 - Pedagogical Apprenticeship

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    Credit Hours: 1

    Involves 45 hours of leadership in laboratory or instructional settings related to departmental classes.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and successful completion, with a “C” or better, in HFIT 1200 /HFIT 1210  and HFIT 1125  and HFIT 1142 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 4220 - Laboratory Testing in Exercise Science

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    Credit Hours: 2

    An experiential survey of laboratory procedures and techniques in the measurement of human physical characteristics and performance. Assumption and error in research, as well as measurements of cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, blood pressure, pulmonary function, heart activity, and body shape are included. Statistical treatments and analyses are employed.

    Prerequisites: KINE 4320  or permission of instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 1. 5
    Lab Hours: 1. 5

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 4315 - Exercise Physiology for Education Professions

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    Credit Hours: 3

    This course investigates the effects of chronic and acute exercise on human physiological functions. Emphasis is given to factors affecting athletic activities, individual performance, and functional health.

    Prerequisites: any lab science.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • KINE 4320 - Physiology of Exercise

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    Credit Hours: 3

    An investigation of the chronic and acute effects of exercise on human tissues and systems. Emphasis is given to factors affecting athletic performance and functional health.

    Prerequisites: KINE 3321 , KINE 3365  or BIOL 2401 , and junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
  
  • KINE 4325 - Risk Management in Exercise Science

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    Credit Hours: 3

    An explanation of the liability implications of teaching/coaching and administering activity based programs. The course will examine the common bases of litigation against exercise science professionals, and the risk management techniques for minimizing liability in these situations.

    Prerequisites: KINE 3245  and Senior standing.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall even years, May)
  
  • KINE 4330 - Organization and Administration of Athletics

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    Credit Hours: 3

    An overview of the role, structure and governance of interscholastic athletics programs. This course will enable students to develop and comprehend current knowledge, theories, and practices in athletic administration which operate within a governance framework of state and national policies and rules.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and 9 advanced Kinesiology hours.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • KINE 4345 - Experimental Research and Writing in Exercise Science

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    Credit Hours: 3

    This course features the scientific practices and methods of Exercise Science research inquiry and the communication of these studies in acceptable technical writing format. Substantial time is given to developing and implementing a personal research project, statistical analysis, and refining technical writing skills to fully explain the nature and implications of the study.

    Prerequisites: KINE 3245  and KINE 4220  (May be taken concurrently).
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • KINE 4350 - Manual Therapy

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides the student with theory and experience of manual therapy techniques utilized to treat, evaluate, and manipulate the soft tissues of patients. The course will define manual therapy and research different manual therapy techniques.

    Prerequisites: KINE 2335  or KINE 3321 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall even years)
  
  • KINE 4388 - Internship

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A course of study in an approved environment related to the student’s career choice. The student will spend approximately 120-140 contact work hours on-site. A report of work experience, which includes content and format that has been agreed upon by the student, University supervisor, and on-site supervisor will be required. This is an experience-enriched course and the capstone course for the Exercise Science and Human Performance major, Sports Leadership and Management major, and B. I. S. Concentrations of Kinesiology and Administration of Coaching.

    Prerequisites: 75 semester hours and permission of instructor.
    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)

Management

  
  • MGMT XX99 - Special Topics

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    Credit Hours: variable

    A course of study offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden departmental curriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe special events.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
    When Offered: (By arrangement)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • MGMT 4X88 - Internship

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    Credit Hours: variable

    A pre-approved and supervised work experience designed to supplement academic training. Credit may be granted for one, two, or three semester hours. A student completing a dual concentration could be eligible for an internship in each concentration; however, a separate internship work experience would be required for each concentration. Interested students should discuss this course with the Director of Business Internships.

    When Offered: (Spring, Fall)
  
  • MGMT 4X95 - Independent Studies

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    Credit Hours: variable

    A study program arranged between an advanced student and an instructor to provide intensive study in a particular area of interest. The course includes a definition of goals appropriate for the advanced student, ways of attaining those goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and means of measuring progress.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the Dean.
    When Offered: (By arrangement)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • MGMT 3310 - Principles Of Management

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    Credit Hours: 3

    First course for students concentrating in management. Study of management principles applicable to various legal forms of organizations. Attention is given to the decision-making process, planning, organizing, leadership, motivation and the control process.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
    Note: This course available only to students enrolled in the McMurry Online Degree Program.
  
  • MGMT 3320 - International Management

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    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides an understanding of how the economic, geopolitical and cultural dimensions of the international business environment shape international business investment and transactions, and how international firms manage in this environment. The course provides students with an appreciation of the increased complexities and opportunities that international markets provide vis-à-vis operations exclusively in a home market. Key issues covered in this course include market selection, modes of entry and operations, strategy choices on where abroad to operate and by what means, capability building for international advantage, structuring firms for organizational form advantage, consideration of alternative systems of exchange abroad, decision taking in risky and uncertain international contests and managing under adverse conditions. Both smaller and large firm internationalization is a feature of this course.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring odd years)
  
  • MGMT 3330 - 21st Century Leadership: New Ways of Thinking about Change and Conflict

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    Credit Hours: 3

    The course emphasizes the role of leadership as a change agent and conflict negotiator. Different styles of leadership will be examined as to how each of these styles is effective or ineffective in change and conflict processes. A focus from multiple perspectives will prepare students for lives of leadership, service, and professional success.

    Prerequisites: None
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring even years)
  
  • MGMT 3370 - Operations and Project Management

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Required for students majoring in management. The study of management as applied to the operations function. Selected topics include: capacity planning, facilities management, scheduling, and design of operations systems.  The development of current quantitative tools and techniques support the selected topics. There is a major emphasis on project management which can lead to a student’s earning a Certificate in Project Management.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340  or permission of instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • MGMT 3390 - Human Resources Management

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Required for students majoring in management. The study of topics include: staffing, compensation, training, the legal environment, safety and health, and performance appraisals.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • MGMT 4310 - Managing For Quality

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Required for students majoring in management. An in-depth study of the major managerial philosophies and techniques of quality with a special emphasis on continuous improvement systems (TQM, CQI). Specific topics include quality design and implementation in manufacturing, government, service and academic organizations, economics of quality, human resource management for quality and the technical system including inspection and measurement, reliability and statistical process control.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340  and BUSI 3335  or equivalent statistics course.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • MGMT 4330 - Organizational Behavior / Interpersonal Relations

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Required course in the management major. The study of individuals, groups, and organizations in the work environment, to include the structure, processes, and effects of each upon each other. Also, interpersonal relationships, emphasizing individual and group behavior and communication in the business setting, with further emphasis upon identifying and classifying individual behavior and personal styles of behavior are examined. Strategies for managing interpersonal relationships will be discussed and developed.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340  or approval of instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • MGMT 4340 - Supply Chain Management

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    Credit Hours: 3

    This course focuses on the acquisition of materials and the delivery processes. Special emphasis is on decision making that aligns the supplier network and the acquisition and delivery processes with organizational goals and strategies to ensure short- and long-term value for funds spent. Supply Chain Management (SCM) includes various topics such as: Purchasing/Procurement, Sourcing (global and domestic), Supplier Relationships, Logistics/Transportation, Inventory Management, Contract Management and Negotiation, Information Systems, Cost Management, and Trends. Exposure to technical software will enable students to develop competencies in SCM.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall odd years)
  
  • MGMT 4370 - Marketing Management

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Advanced elective for the management concentration. Study of the managerial direction and control of activities necessary to insure satisfaction of consumer needs. Consideration given to the relationships of the functions of marketing management in the creation of a formal organization structure.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340  or consent of instructor.
    Cross-Listed: Crosslisted as MKTG 4370 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)

Marketing

  
  • MKTG XX99 - Special Topics

    UG
    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    A course of study offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden departmental curriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe special events.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
    When Offered: (By arrangement)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • MKTG 4X88 - Internship

    UG
    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    A pre-approved and supervised work experience designed to supplement academic training. Credit may be granted for one, two, or three semester hours. A student completing a dual concentration could be eligible for an internship in each concentration; however, a separate internship work experience would be required for each concentration. Interested students should discuss this course with the Director of Business Internships.

    When Offered: (Spring, Fall)
  
  • MKTG 4X95 - Independent Studies

    UG
    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    A study program arranged between an advanced student and an instructor to provide intensive study in a particular area of interest. The course includes a definition of goals appropriate for the advanced student, ways of attaining these goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and means of measuring progress.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the Dean.
    When Offered: (By arrangement)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • MKTG 3370 - Principles Of Marketing

    UG
    Credit Hours: 3

    Required of Business majors and minors. Social and economic aspects of the principles and the methods underlying the distribution of commodities: the functions performed by the institutions and the organizations which move goods from the producer to the consumer.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
    Note: This course available only to students enrolled in the McMurry Online Degree Program.
  
  • MKTG 3380 - Marketing Promotions

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    Credit Hours: 3

    An overview of Advertising, Personal Selling, Public Relations and Sales Promotion as it relates to the Marketing Mix. The emphasis will be on the Promotional Mix as it is used to inform, persuade, and influence the consumer’s purchase decision.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)
  
  • MKTG 3385 - International Marketing

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Students explore all aspects of marketing from a global perspective to respond better to international opportunities and competitive situations. Topics include an overview of international marketing; social, cultural, political, and legal environments; international market-entry opportunities; planning and managing market entry strategies and products; global distribution and pricing; international promotion, sales, and negotiation, and international market planning.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall even years)
  
  • MKTG 4320 - Marketing Channels

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the strategic implications for management in the selection of institutions for the movement of goods from their point of origin to their purchase by the ultimate consumer. This course will provide an overview of the functions necessary to the distributions of goods and the design of efficient and effective systems of distribution.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340  or permission of instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall as needed)
  
  • MKTG 4325 - Professional Selling Techniques

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    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of professional selling techniques that leads to long-term marketing exchange relationships in the business environment. The course combines theory with practice to enhance understanding of the sales process. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning, questioning, communication skills, dealing with objections, obtaining commitment, and building relationships.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340 , or permission of instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall as needed)
  
  • MKTG 4350 - Consumer Behavior

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    Credit Hours: 3

    An advanced study of marketing theories concerning consumer motivations and behaviors in the market place. Emphasis is placed on the behavior of consumers and of the major stimuli that influence them.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340  or consent of instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • MKTG 4370 - Marketing Management

    UG
    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of the managerial direction and control of activities necessary to insure satisfaction of consumer needs. Consideration given to relationships of the functions of marketing management in the creation of a formal organization structure.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3340  or consent of instructor.
    Cross-Listed: Crosslisted as MGMT 4370 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Spring)
  
  • MKTG 4380 - Marketing Research

    UG
    Credit Hours: 3

    Required of all marketing majors. Study of the techniques used in determining sales potential, consumer purchasing power, the demand for industrial goods, sales forecasts, package and brand effectiveness, and the allocation of territories. Intensive investigation and critical analysis of current marketing and business problems.

    Prerequisites: BUSI 3335  and BUSI 3340  or consent of the instructor.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall)

Mathematics

  
  • MATH XX99 - Special Topics

    UG
    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    A course of study offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden departmental curriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe special events.

    When Offered: (As needed)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • MATH 4X95 - Independent Studies

    UG
    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    A study program arranged between an advanced student and an instructor to provide intensive study in a particular area of interest. The course includes a definition of goals appropriate for the advanced student, ways of attaining those goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and means of measuring progress.

    When Offered: (As needed)
    Repeatable for Credit: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • MATH 4X96H - Honors Tutorial

    UG
    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    Designed for the honors student in mathematics, including study of particular topic, historical and background analysis, and research.

    Prerequisites: 25 hours in mathematics and admission to departmental honors program.
    When Offered: (As needed)
  
  • MATH 4X97H - Senior Thesis Or Project

    UG
    Credit Hours: Variable Credit

    Designed for the honors student in mathematics. An independent research project on a topic approved by the mathematics faculty. Findings reported in writing and orally to the faculty of the department. Successful completion required for graduation with honors in mathematics.

    Prerequisites: 18 hours in mathematics, admission to departmental honors program, and approval of research project by department and Honors Committee.
    When Offered: (As needed)
  
  • MATH 1013D - Introductory Algebra

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Curriculum includes elementary algebra including properties and operations of real numbers, operations with algebraic expressions, factoring, solving linear equations and equalities, quadratic equations, and the coordinate plane and graphing. Required for students whose academic placement results indicate a need for additional skill development. Upon successful completion of MATH 1013D, the student will be enrolled in MATH 1023D . Laboratory time is required. The semester credit for this course does not apply to credit hours required for graduation.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
    Note: This is a Developmental Education course; credit hours not used to meet a graduation requirement.
  
  • MATH 1023D - Intermediate Algebra

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    Credit Hours: 3

    The curriculum includes a review of introductory algebra concepts, quadratic equations, factoring, rational expressions, complex fractions, roots, radicals, absolute value equations and inequalities, and functions. Required for students whose academic placement results indicate a need for additional skill development. Upon successful completion of MATH 1023D, the student will be enrolled in MATH 1311 . This is the first course in the Accelerated College Algebra series. Laboratory time is required. The semester credit for this course does not apply to credit hours required for graduation.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 1013D - Introductory Algebra  or demonstrated mastery of the concepts covered in MATH 1013D .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
    Note: This is a Developmental Education course; credit hours not used to meet a graduation requirement.
  
  • MATH 1311 - College Algebra

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    Credit Hours: 3

    Topics covered in this course include linear and quadratic functions, systems of linear equations and matrices, exponential and logarithmic functions, inequalities, and linear programming. A graphing calculator is recommended. Some students will be required to take MATH 1023D  before being allowed to take this course according to McMurry’s academic placement policy. MATH 1311 or a higher-level mathematics course fulfills the General Education requirement for BA and BBA degrees. Consult requirements for your major to see if this course is required.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
    TCCN: (TCCN MATH 1314)

  
  • MATH 1315 - Contemporary Math

    UG
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course focuses on conveying the power of mathematics by showing a variety of problems that can be modeled and solved by quantitative means. This course will give a broad sense of what Math is about and how it applies to everyday life. Some of the topics this course may include are Management Science, Statistics, The Science of Data, Voting and Social Choice, Fairness and Game Theory, The Digital Revolution, On size and Growth, and Your Money and Resources. Some students will be required to take MATH 1023D  before being allowed to take this course according to McMurry’s academic placement policy.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
    TCCN: (TCCN MATH 1332)

  
  • MATH 1320 - Pre-Calculus

    UG
    Credit Hours: 3

    Transcendental functions are studied along with their graphs and applications. Other topics examined may include solutions of triangles, trigonometric identities, polar coordinates, and complex numbers. A graphing calculator is recommended. This course is a prerequisite for Calculus I.

    Prerequisites: Placement demonstrated by ACT or SAT scores, high school transcript, or college transcript(s).
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    When Offered: (Fall, Spring)
    TCCN: (TCCN MATH 2312)

 

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