Course Offerings
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Class Section Legend
A-Z — Traditional On Ground Course
OL — Online Course for 100% Distance Program
RA/RB — On Ground Course with some Remote* Meetings
RU — Online Course with some Remote* Meetings
UA/UB — Online Course
*Remote indicates there are synchronous video meetings
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Accounting I
Course Description
Accounting is the language of business. This course concentrates on basic accounting concepts beginning with the accounting equation and includes the development and analysis of financial statements. The emphasis is on the use of financial information for decision-making purposes. (3 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: fall/spring/summer.
Accounting II
Course Description
The course emphasizes the use of accounting data by management. It examines budgeting, costing systems, cost-volume-profit relationships and performance evaluation measures. Prerequisite: ACC225. (3 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: fall/spring/summer.
Accounting II
Course Description
The course emphasizes the use of accounting data by management. It examines budgeting, costing systems, cost-volume-profit relationships and performance evaluation measures. Prerequisite: ACC225. (3 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: fall/spring/summer.
Accounting II
Course Description
The course emphasizes the use of accounting data by management. It examines budgeting, costing systems, cost-volume-profit relationships and performance evaluation measures. Prerequisite: ACC225. (3 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: fall/spring/summer.
Computerized Accounting
Course Description
This is a computerized simulation in basic accounting that focuses on journalizing, posting, adjusting, ledgers worksheets and financial statement preparation. Students must have access to a Windows based system/computer in order for the software used in this course to operate. Prerequisite: ACC225. (2 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: Interim/Summer.
Computerized Accounting
Course Description
This is a computerized simulation in basic accounting that focuses on journalizing, posting, adjusting, ledgers worksheets and financial statement preparation. Students must have access to a Windows based system/computer in order for the software used in this course to operate. Prerequisite: ACC225. (2 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: Interim/Summer.
Individual Income Tax
Course Description
A study of individual income tax return preparation. An introductory course into the interpretations and application of present tax laws as they pertain to the individual taxpayer. Prerequisite: ACC225 or instructor approval. (3 s.h.)Anticipated frequency of offering: fall.
Cost Accounting
Course Description
Cost Accounting examines how to use financial data to provide valid cost information for decision-making purposes such as planning, controlling and costing of products and services. This course will look at costing methods and in the manufacturing and service industries. Prerequisite: ACC 226. (3 s.h.)Anticipated frequency of offering: spring.
Intermediate Accounting I
Course Description
An in-depth look at the financial statements and the information found on them. Various accounting issues are examined with emphasis on assets, liabilities and problem solving techniques. Prerequisite: ACC 226. (4 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: fall/spring.
Intermediate Accounting II
Course Description
A continuation of Intermediate Accounting I with emphasis on equities and problem-solving techniques. Prerequisite: ACC 325.(4 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: spring/summer.
Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting
Course Description
This course emphasizes the importance of financial statement analysis and reporting to all business decision makers. The course presents and overview of financial reporting and financial statement analysis, from both an accounting and finance perspective. The accounting perspective includes an analysis of financing activities, investing activities and operating activities. Financial analysis includes cash flow analysis, analyzing return on invested capital, credit analysis and equity analysis and valuation. Students will be required to apply course concepts through the analysis of case studies. Prerequisites: ACC226 and COM104 (3 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: spring.
Organizational Tax
Course Description
Taxation of corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. Prerequisite: ACC304 (3 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: fall.
Advanced Accounting
Course Description
Accounting problems in business acquisitions, consolidated statements, non-profit and governmental entities. Prerequisite: ACC 326.(3 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: spring.
Auditing
Course Description
A study of auditing procedures through the application of auditing principles and adherence to auditing standards. Prerequisite: ACC 326.(3 s.h.)Anticipated frequency of offering: fall/spring.
Internship in Adult Higher Ed
Course Description
The individualized internship provides career experience under faculty supervision and is designed to introduce the student to practical appliaction of adult learning and developmental theory within an environment in which professional practice takes place. (3 s.h.)
Notes
Must be a Graduate Student or receive instructor permission.
Introduction To Art
Course Description
This course is an investigation of the nature of the visual arts. It will explore the relationship between art and culture, the manner in which art is created, the different media used to make are, and art and architechture from different from different times and places. (3 s.h.)
Drawing I
Course Description
This studio course offers direct experience in a variety of drawing approaches including contour, value, volume, and wash drawings. Project assignments are designed to sharpen perception, stimulate the imagination, and increase students' ability to see and interpret the world. (3 s.h.)
Drawing I
Course Description
This studio course offers direct experience in a variety of drawing approaches including contour, value, volume, and wash drawings. Project assignments are designed to sharpen perception, stimulate the imagination, and increase students' ability to see and interpret the world. (3 s.h.)
Notes
Art Majors must take on-ground section.
Introduction to Design
Course Description
Students study art theory and solve visual problems using the elements of design and principles of art. Students will create projects primarily through the introduction of Adobe Illustrator. (3 s.h.)
Introduction to Design
Course Description
Students study art theory and solve visual problems using the elements of design and principles of art. Students will create projects primarily through the introduction of Adobe Illustrator. (3 s.h.)
Introduction to Sculpture
Course Description
This course is an introduction into the sculptural process. Classes are highly structured with a definite sequence of problems and exercises. Each assignment is designed to introduce basic sculptural ideas and principles with specific media and skills. The basic principles of modeling, casting, carving, and assembling will be covered in this course. Prerequisite: ART101, ART120, or instructor approval. (3 s.h.)
Digital Photography
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the technical, conceptual, and historical aspects of photography. Techniques and applications of acquiring, manipulating, and outputting digitized photographic images will be explored. For the processing and enhancement of digital photographs, students will learn the basics of Photoshop. These digital skills and tools for the making of photographs will be taught within the context of the aesthetics of photography. Students must have their own SLR (single lens reflex) digital cameras with adjustable exposure and focus and ability to capture in "camera RAW," a file format in digital photography. (3 s.h.)
Notes
SLR Camera required.
Digital Photography
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the technical, conceptual, and historical aspects of photography. Techniques and applications of acquiring, manipulating, and outputting digitized photographic images will be explored. For the processing and enhancement of digital photographs, students will learn the basics of Photoshop. These digital skills and tools for the making of photographs will be taught within the context of the aesthetics of photography. Students must have their own SLR (single lens reflex) digital cameras with adjustable exposure and focus and ability to capture in "camera RAW," a file format in digital photography. (3 s.h.)
Drawing II
Course Description
Covers theory and practice in the elements of drawing with emphasis upon the human figure. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ART 101.(3 s.h.)
Painting I
Course Description
This is a fundamental level course designed to introduce various aspects of painting - materials, techniques, form, and content. The primary learning activity in painting is direct experience. Project assignments are designed to sharpen perception, stimulate imagination, and increase students' ability to see and interpret their world. Students will begin to develop a philosophical awareness that leads to their own personal artistic style. Students are expected to furnish all art supplies needed for this course. (3 s.h.)
Art History II: 20th Cen (1945)- Present
Course Description
This course surveys art history from the 20th century (1945)- Present. It identifies themes of human experiences as they are depicted in a particular culture's art and architecture, and emphasizes the relationship of art and architecture to its culture. Prerequisite ENG112, HON212 or instructor approval. (3 s.h.)
Travel, Culture and Art
Course Description
Travel with the Media and Visual Arts Department to worldwide destinations and visit museums, palaces, and ancient cities across the globe. From the Vatican Museum to the Louvre to the Alhambra, explore art, architecture, food and culture that have claimed prestige and fame for centuries. Study the richness of other cultures and their art firsthand. Only those students who have registered ahead for the tour will be eligible to take the course for credit. This course fulfills the Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core requirement as well as the Intercultural Awareness requirement. (3 s.h.)
Notes
Fulfills the Intercultural Awareness Requirement for the Liberal Arts Core.
Painting II
Course Description
The primary learning activity in Painting II is direct experience. Students will study color theory and its application by contemporary and traditional masters. Project assignments are designed to sharpen perception, stimulate the imagination, and increase students' ability to see and interpret their world. Students will continue developing a philosophical awareness that leads to their own personal artistic style. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or higher in ART204. (3 s.h.)
Communication Arts Colloquium
Course Description
This one semester hour course enables senior art majors to prepare for their senior art exhibit. Students will finish exhibition artwork, prepare it for public display, design and distribute advertising material for the exhibit, organize a reception to occur during the exhibition timeframe, give an oral presentation to the USF community and the public at the reception, and attend the presentations of the other students in the course. Course meeting times vary depending upon the needs of the students. Prerequisite: Senior art major classification. (Pass/no credits) (1 s.h.)
Drawing III
Course Description
Drawing from nature and the human figure. A continuation of Drawing II. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ART 201.(3 s.h.)
Drawing IV
Course Description
Course offers advanced study from nature and the model. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ART 301.(3 s.h.)
Graphic Design: Brand Identity
Course Description
This course introduces the ideation tool & the process of design research, and defines the role of brand identity in business practice and its use. It stresses graphic design history, vocabulary, theories, principles and technical processes used with traditional and computer tools to complete a variety of design and visual art problems. This course will utilize Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or higher in ART220. (3 s.h.)
Painting III
Course Description
Further study in painting for the advanced student. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ART 241.(3 s.h.)
Painting IV
Course Description
Advanced creative study in painting. Requires working with the instructor one-on-one. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or higher in ART340. (3 s.h.)
Digital Photography III
Course Description
Further study in photography for the advanced student. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or higher in ART281. (3 s.h.)
Graphic Design: Advanced Study
Course Description
Advanced study and design of printed media. Centers on individual study in actual production situations.(3 s.h.)
General Biology
Course Description
An introduction to major concepts of the biological sciences and methods of scientific inquiry. This course satisfies the natural science requirement for graduation and serves as a prerequisite for all other biology courses. Laboratory.(4 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: fall/spring/summer.
General Biology Lab
Human Biology
Course Description
As an introduction to the structural and functional aspects of human biology, this course emphasizes science as being a dynamic body of knowledge, as well as processes for acquiring new knowledge. Unifying themes of homeostasis, evolution, and societal issues are used in the examination of biology as it pertains to human life. Topics that traverse the content include molecular up through biosphere levels of organization; genetics; reproduction, differentiation and development; aging; disease; and biotechnology and bioethics. This course satisfies the natural science requirement for graduation unless otherwise specified by academic major requirements. Laboratory. (4 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: Interim.
Human Biology Lab
General Botany
Course Description
An introduction to the biology of major plant groups, including their structure, function, reproduction, classification, and relationships. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO100. (4 s.h.)
General Botany Lab
General Zoology
Course Description
A comparative survey of the animal kingdom emphasizing morphology, physiology and taxonomy of major groups. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO100. (4 s.h.)
General Zoology Lab
Science Literature Review
Course Description
As an introductory course to reviewing and analyzing peer-refereed research and clinical literature/articles, this course focuses on the development of skills associated with the critical evaluation of content, relevance, reliability and delivery of professional communications. This course consists of weekly "journal article reviews," led by students, pertaining to peer-refereed research and clinical journal literatures/articles. Faculty and guests, on occasion, may also be invited to demonstrate, instruct and lead presentations. If the student enrolled does not give a presentation, a grade of "Pass' or "No Credit" is assigned based on attendance only. If the student enrolled does give a presentation, a grade of "A, B, C, D, or F" is assigned based on both the presentation and attendance. Prerequisite: Sophomore science major or instructor approval. (0-1 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: fall/spring.
Notes
This course is for Radiologic Technology and Paramedic Technology majors only.
Human Physiology
Course Description
Study of the physiology of human cells, tissues, organs, systems and multiple system homeostatic mechanisms. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 314. (4 s.h.) Anticipated frequency of offering: spring.