May 15, 2024  
2019-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School of Business, Management & Technology 2020-2022 Update


School of Business, Technology and Management

Mission

The mission of the School of Business, Management and Technology is to prepare students to compete in the global world of work through effective instruction, technology application, relevant curricula, and professional development. The School consists of the Departments of:  Business Administration , Accounting and Sport Management; Computer Information Systems; and Extended Studies.

Major Objectives

The major objectives of the School of Business, Management and Technology are:

  • To help each student attain his/her career goals;
  • To enable and encourage each student to become an effective leader;
  • To provide a foundation for graduate and professional studies;
  • To promote professional development through the use of library resources, computer technology, and experiential learning;
  • To promote the ethical and moral development of each student; and
  • To help each student develop the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems.

Degree Programs

The School of Business, Management and Technology offers four traditional degree programs leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in:

In addition, through the Department of Extended Studies which offers programs for non-traditional students, Bachelor of Science Degrees in

The student, with the assistance of an assigned advisor, is responsible for selecting course work that will satisfy both the University’s General Education Program Requirements and the requirements of the degree program chosen.

 

Academic Advisement

Although each student is responsible for adhering to his/her plan of study, an academic advisor will provide each student with academic guidance. The following general rules apply:

  • Each student will be assigned to an advisor in his/her major;
  • Each student will be provided with an appropriate Plan of Study;
  • Each student will be expected to meet with his/her advisor at least once each semester for the purposes of pre-registration and determination of his or her academic progress and standing;
  • Each student will be responsible for satisfying applicable prerequisites for courses;
  • Each student will be responsible for monitoring compliance with his/her Plan of Study and meeting all academic requirements; and
  • Each student must complete successfully 90 semester credit hours before applying for graduation.

Professional Activities and Affiliations

The School of Business, Management and Technology encourages and facilitates student awareness of and participation in numerous seminars, workshops, and internships and keeps the students apprised of grant and scholarship opportunities. All seminars, workshops, internship, grant, and scholarship activities and opportunities are coordinated by the Assistant to the Dean.

Student Organizations

The School of Business, Management and Technology sponsors the following student organizations for the purpose of enhancing students’ learning and professional development experiences while enrolled at the College:

  • Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
  • Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
  • The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
  • Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society (Extended Studies)
  • Sport Management Alliance (SMA)
  • Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (C.E.O.)
  • Saint Augustine’s University Cycling Team
  • Saint Augustine’s University Virtual Sports Team

Facilities

The School of Business, Management and Technology is located in the Cheshire Building. The Cheshire Building is a well-maintained facility consisting of classrooms, state-of-the-art computer labs, offices, a conference room, and a student library/study room.

 

School of Business, Management and Technology Full-Time Faculty

Evangeline B. Brodie, Assistant Professor, Department of Business, Accounting and Sport Management, B.A., M.A.

Anu Gokhale, Professor, Department of Computer Information Systems, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Anthony Grady, Assistant Professor, Department of Extended Studies, BS, M.S., M.S., M.S., EdD.

Charles Ibeziako, Associate Professor, Department of Business, Accounting and Sport Management, B.S., M.S., D.B.A.

Mark R. Janas, Assistant Professor, Department of Business, Accounting and Sport Management, B.S., M.B.A., Ed.D.

Umar Muhammad, Instructor, Department of Business, Accounting and Sport Management, B.A., M.S. 

Sheria Rowe, Assistant Professor, Assistant Dean, Department of Business, Accounting and Sport Management, B.S., M.I.S., D.B.A.

Van B. Sapp, Assistant Professor, Dean, School of Business, Management and Technology, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.

 

Department of Business, Accounting and Sport Management 

The Department of Business, Accounting and Sport Management is designed to provide students with a general exposure to economic institutions; the complex relationships that exist between business, government, and consumers; a basic knowledge of the functional areas of business; and to equip students for business careers. Its goals are to:

  • Facilitate students’ acquisition of a basic business knowledge base including the functional areas of marketing, finance, accounting, production and operations management, organizational behavior and development, human resource management, the legal environment of business, economics, business ethics, the global dimensions of business, and business policies and strategy;
  • Facilitate students’ acquisition of technical skills and competencies in information systems and quantitative techniques;
  • Facilitate students’ ability to interact with other members of society, adapt to societal changes, and serve as business advocates and future leaders; and
  • Facilitate students’ intellectual curiosity and critical thinking abilities, and to provide students with a sound foundation for future field specialization and/or graduate studies.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

•  Accounting, BS (CIP 52.0301)

•  Business Administration, BS (CIP 52.0201)

•  Sport Management, BS (CIP 31.0504)

Non-Degree

•  Accounting Minor for Business Administration and CIS Majors

•  Accounting, Minor (Non-Business Major)

Other Programs

•  Sport Management Minor

 

Department of Computer Information Systems 

 

The mission of the Department of Computer Information Systems is to provide students with the opportunity to obtain a broad knowledge of the theory, design, and applications of computers and information processing techniques with sufficient depth to undertake professional work in industry, business, government, and scientific institutions. The program provides background preparation for graduate studies in computer science, which will prepare students for careers in higher education and research careers in industry, scientific laboratories, and universities. This academic program addressed the learning needs of students who prefer and educational delivery system that is participatory and experientially related to the workplace.

The Computer Information Systems curriculum is designed for the student who is interested in gaining a firm foundation in computing concepts and business applications programming, using current programming languages. The program enhances the student’s knowledge of computer hardware and software, data communications and networks, database management, and the management of information systems. It emphasizes computer programming and systems engineering skills. Its goals are to:

  • Encourage the development of logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities in business application programming;
  • Expose the student to existing hardware configurations and software applications;
  • Expose the student to current and future trends in information systems at the work place;
  • Provide effective instructions and experiences in writing computer programs for varied business applications; and
  • Provide a foundation for graduate studies necessary to function in a graduate school and in a variety of positions in industry and government.

 

Programs

Bachelor of Science

•  Computer Information Systems, BS (CIP 11.0103)

Non-Degree

•  Computer Information Systems Minor

 

Department of Extended Studies 

Mission

The mission of the Department of Extended Studies is to offer non-traditional, continuing and alternative academic educational opportunities for adult learners.

The Department of Extended Studies is located within the School of Business, Management and Technology, and is designed to give working, non-traditional and community college transfer students the option to pursue a degree and/or achieve personal/professional development.  It offers flexible night and weekend courses.  The degree programs include Organizational Management, Criminal Justice, and Religious Studies.  Students complete their program of study at an accelerated pace within 18-24 months, depending on the amount of transferrable credits.

Major Objectives

The Saint Augustine’s University Department of Extended Studies offers flexible night and Saturday classes, open and continuous enrollment throughout the year, and a bachelor’s degree in an accelerated timeframe. It provides opportunities for academic excellence and advancement for adults who are twenty one (21) years of age or older. The major objectives of the School of Continuing Education are:

  • To prepare students to excel academically and make appropriate adjustments in their critical thinking
  • To support students’ career successes in evolving work environments
  • To create strong written communication skills
  • To equip students with problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • To improve the understanding of research techniques and applications
  • To ensure self-knowledge and self-image growth
  • To foster self-reliance and leadership skills
  • To promote job marketability and job mobility
  • To expose students to professionals and community leaders for career development.

Why enroll in Saint Augustine’s University’s Bachelor Degree Programs in the Department of Extended Studies?

  • Low Teacher:Student Ratio
    • Earn your degree from a small, four-year university with a personable approach to learning in a hands-on environment 
  • Flexible Evening, Night, and Online Classes
    • Classes available based on your work schedule
  • Lowest Tuition Costs from a Private University
    • Cost savings
  • Military-Friendly University
    • All military benefits accepted
  • Accredited University Degree
    • Degree recognized worldwide
  • Family Atmosphere
    • Supportive classroom setti

 

Bachelor of Science

•  Organizational Management, BS (CIP 52.0299)

 

 

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Accounting, BS (CIP 52.0301)

 

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The mission of the Accounting program is to provide high quality, comprehensive preparation for all students whether their goal is to enter public practice, private industry, non-profit organizations, or graduate school.  Additionally, their bachelors-level accounting knowledge will allow them the opportunity to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Exam.

The following requirements must be met in order to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting:

Outline


The following outline of courses details the 120 credit hours required for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Meeting graduation requirements is the responsibility of the student. Refer to the catalog for curricular specifics and a complete listing of required and elective courses and descriptions. Majors are required to take MATH 135  and either MATH 224 or MATH 231 to satisfy GEP STEM/Mathematics requirements.

Plan of Study


The Plan of Study includes Major Requirements (Core Requirements and Free Electives), Supporting Courses, and the University General Education Program Requirements.  Students must earn a “C” or higher in ALL courses in Major Core Requirements and Supporting Courses.

Major Requirements (70)


Core Requirements (63)

ACCT 231 - Principles of Accounting I (3)

ACCT 232 - Principles of Accounting II (3)

ACCT 325 - Intermediate Accounting I (3)

ACCT 326 - Intermediate Accounting II (3)

ACCT 333 - Tax Accounting I (3)

ACCT 381 - Fraud Examination (3)

ACCT 382 - Financial Forensic Investigations (3)

ACCT 441 - Advanced Accounting (3)

ACCT 471 - Auditing (3)

BUS 132 - Introduction to Business (3)

BUS 251 - Principles of Marketing (3)

BUS 301 - Personal Financial Planning (3)

BUS 322 - Entrepreneurship (3)

BUS 336 - Business Law I (3)

BUS 346 - Statistical Concepts (3)

BUS 350 - Principles of Finance (3)

BUS 352 - Organizational Behavior and Business Ethics (3)

BUS 495 - Strategic Management (3)

ECON 235 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)

INTBU 451 - International Business (3)

Business Electives (3)

Free Electives (7)


Supporting Courses (7)

MATH 224 - Business Calculus (4)

CIS 240 - Microcomputer Software Applications I (3) 


Degree Totals


                                                                                           Required

Major Requirements                                                             70

Supporting Courses                                                               7

University GEP                                                                     43

Total Degree Hours: 120

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Business Administration, BS (CIP 52.0201)


The mission of the Business Administration program is to provide a high quality and practical preparation for students across the core business functions.  The multi-functional understanding allows students to become versatile business candidates in obtaining a bachelor degree required entry-level jobs across the management, marketing, sales, and operations functions, as well as, pursue several business-related graduate degrees.

The following requirements must be met in order to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration:

Outline


The following outline of courses details requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Meeting graduation requirements is the responsibility of the student. Refer to the catalog for curricular specifics and a complete listing of required and elective courses and descriptions. Majors are required to take MATH 135  and either MATH 224 or MATH 231 to satisfy GEP STEM/Mathematics requirements.

Plan of Study


The Plan of Study includes Major Requirements (Core Requirements and Free Electives), Supporting Courses, and the University General Education Program Requirements.  Students must earn a “C” or higher in ALL courses in Major Core Requirements and Supporting Courses.

Major Requirements (70)


Core Requirements (63)

Business Electives (9)

Free Electives (7)


Supporting Courses (7)


Degree Totals


                                                                                             Required

Major Requirements                                                             70

Supporting Courses                                                               7

University GEP                                                                      43

Total Degree Hours: 120

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Sport Management, BS (CIP 31.0504)


 

The mission of the Sport Management program is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the areas of sport management - both theoretical and applied aspects.  Topics of interest include sport marketing, future directions in management, employment perspectives, management competencies, leadership, sport and the law, personnel management, facility management, organizational structures, ethics, and governance.

The following requirements must be met in order to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management.

Outline


The following outline of courses details requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. Meeting graduation requirements is the responsibility of the student.  Refer to the catalog for curricular specifics and a complete listing of required and elective courses and descriptions.

Plan of Study


The Plan of Study includes Major Requirements (Core Requirements and Free Electives), Supporting Courses, and the University General Education Program Requirements.  Students must earn a “C” or higher in ALL courses in Major Core Requirements and Supporting Courses.

Major Requirements (75)


Core Requirements (69)

ACCT 340 - Managerial Accounting (3)

BUS 132 - Introduction to Business (3)

BUS 223 - Business Communications (3)

BUS 251 - Principles of Marketing (3)

BUS 252 - Principles of Management (3)

BUS 352 - Organizational Behavior and Business Ethics (3)

BUS 484 - Sales Management (3)

COMM 300 - Voice and On-Camera Presentation Skills (3)

SM 227 - Introduction to Sport Management (3)

SM 260 - Role of Sport in Society (3)

SM 261 - Ethics in Sport (3)

SM 305 - Sport Management Practicum 3

SM 326 - Sport Information (3)

SM 360 - Sport Marketing and Promotion (3)

SM 361 - Governance in Sport (3)

SM 362 - Finance and Economics in Sport (3)

SM 405 - Sport Management Seminar (3)

SM 410 – Sport Analytics (3)

SM 460 - Sport Facilities Management (3)

SM 462 - Sport and the Law (3)

SM 463 - Sport Management Internship (3)

Business Electives (6)

 Free Electives (6)


Supporting Courses (3)

CIS 240 - Microcomputer Software Applications I (3) 


Degree Totals

 

                                                                                              Required

Major Requirements                                                             75

Supporting Courses                                                               3

University GEP                                                                      42

Total Degree Hours: 120

 

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Computer Information Systems, BS (CIP 11.0103)


The mission of the Computer Information Systems program is to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a broad knowledge of the theory, design, and applications of computer and information processing techniques with sufficient depth to undertake professional work in industry, business, government, and scientific institutions.  The program also provides background preparation for graduate studies in computer information systems, which will prepare students for careers in higher education and for research careers in industry, scientific laboratories, and corporate positions.

The following requirements must be met in order to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems:

Outline


The following outline of courses details requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. Meeting graduation requirements is the responsibility of the student. Refer to the catalog for curricular specifics and a complete listing of required and elective courses and descriptions. It is recommended that majors take Chinese (Mandarin; FLCH 131) as their foreign language.  It is required that majors take MATH 135  and MATH 174  to satisfy their STEM/Mathematics GEP requirement.

Plan of Study


The Plan of Study includes Major Requirements (Core Requirements and Free Electives), Supporting Courses, and the University General Education Program Requirements.  Students must earn a “C” or higher in ALL courses in Major Core Requirements and Supporting Courses.

Major Requirements (71)


Core Requirements (63)

ACCT 231 - Principles of Accounting I (3)

ACCT 232 - Principles of Accounting II (3)

BUS 252 - Principles of Management (3)

BUS 336 - Business Law I (3)

BUS 346 - Statistical Concepts (3)

BUS 495 - Strategic Management (3)

ECON 235 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)

CIS 260 - Principles of Programming (3)

CIS 306 - Operating Systems and Computer Architecture (3)

CIS 401 - Management Information Systems (3)

CIS 402 - Systems Analysis and Design (3)

CIS 405 - Database Management (3)

CIS 411 – Cyber Security (3)

CSC 140 - Foundations of Computer Science (3)

CSC 305 - Programming in C++ (3)

CSC 403 - Data Communications and Networks (3)

CSC 404 - Data Structures (3)

CSC 407 - Linux Operating System (3)

INTBU 451 - International Business (3)

Major Electives (6)

Free Electives (8)

 

Supporting Courses (7)


Degree Totals


                                                                                          Required

Major Requirements                                                             71

Supporting Courses                                                               7

University GEP                                                                     42

Total Degree Hours: 120

 

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Organizational Management, BS (CIP 52.0299)


Outline


The following outline of courses details requirements for the Bachelor Science degree in Organizational Management. Meeting graduation requirements is the responsibility of the student. Refer to the catalog for curricular specifics and a complete listing of required and elective courses and descriptions.

Plan of Study


The Plan of Study includes Major Requirements (Core Requirements, and Electives), Supporting Courses, and the University General Education Program Requirements.  The FYE and SYE courses in the GEP are waived for Adult Learners.  All students are required to take LIS 150 - Critical Writing Seminar, HIST 225 - African American History II as part of the GEP Humanities requirement, and POLS 210 - American National Government as part of the GEP Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement.  All students are recommended to take CIS 240 as an Elective. Students must earn a “C” or higher in ALL courses in the Major Core Requirements and Supporting Courses.

Major Requirements (82)


Core Requirements (50)

 Free Electives (29)

Supporting Courses (3)

 

Degree Totals


 

                                                                                           Required

Major Requirements                                                             79

Supporting Courses                                                               3

University GEP                                                                      38

 

Total Degree Hours: 120

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  • FLFR 334 - French Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries


    The Golden Age and Enlightenment in French literature. (3)
  
  • FLFR 335 - French Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries


    The Golden Age and Enlightenment in French literature. (3)
  
  • FLFR 336 - Black Writers in French


    A study of major authors from the Caribbean and Africa. (3)
  
  • FLFR 338 - French Literature of the 19th Century


    A study of representative Romantic authors to 1850 and selected poetry, novels and plays to the 1900s. (3)
  
  • FLFR 339 - French Literature of the 19th Century


    A study of representative Romantic authors to 1850 and selected poetry, novels and plays to the 1900s. (3)
  
  • FLFR 401 - French Literature of the 20th Century


    Selected readings from writers of the 20th century. (3)
  
  • FLFR 431 - Senior Seminar


    Advanced readings and written reports. Selection of a topic for investigation in one of the following fields: literature, linguistics, French history, French institutions, French philosophy, and Black French writers. (3)
  
  • FLFR 432 - Senior Seminar


    Advanced readings and written reports. Selection of a topic for investigation in one of the following fields: literature, linguistics, French history, French institutions, French philosophy, and Black French writers. (3)
  
  • FLSP 131 - Elementary Spanish I


    Introduction to the spoken and written language. Knowledge of basic speech patterns supplemented with a broad study of the culture and civilization of Spanish speaking countries. (3)
  
  • FLSP 132 - Elementary Spanish II


    Continued emphasis on the spoken and written language. Knowledge of basic speech patterns supplemented with a broad study of the culture and civilization of Spanish speaking countries. Prerequisites: FLSP 131  or proficiency test. (3)
  
  • FLSP 231 - Intermediate Spanish I


    Continuation of the study of the language through reading, writing and conversation with emphasis on grammar. Prerequisites: FLSP 132   (3)
  
  • FLSP 232 - Intermediate Spanish II


    Part II of Intermediate Spanish. Continuation of the study of the language through reading, writing, and conversation with emphasis on grammar. Prerequisites: FLSP 231   (3)
  
  • FLSP 233 - Business Communication I


    Readings and discussion of contemporary business practices. Development of business vocabulary, writing, and cross-cultural skills. Prerequisites: FLSP 232   (3)
  
  • FLSP 234 - Business Communication II


    Part II of Business Communication. Readings and discussion of contemporary business practices. Development of business vocabulary, writing, and cross-cultural skills. Prerequisites: FLSP 233   (3)
  
  • FLSP 235 - Spanish Conversation I


    Oral and written practice of the language. Prerequisites: FLSP 132   (3)
  
  • FLSP 236 - Spanish Conversation II


    Oral and written practice of the language. Prerequisites: FLSP 235   (3)
  
  • FLSP 331 - Survey of Spanish Literature


    Readings and discussions of works from the Medieval and Renaissance Literature to Don Quixote. Readings will be in English and Spanish. Prerequisites: FLSP 232   (3)
  
  • FLSP 332 - Survey of Spanish Literature


    Readings and discussions of works from the Golden Age and Modern Peninsular Literature. Readings will be in English and Spanish. Prerequisites: FLSP 232   (3)
  
  • FLSP 333 - Literature of 12th-14th Centuries


    A study of works from the 12th-14th centuries. Prerequisites: FLSP 232   (3)
  
  • FLSP 334 - Literature of the 15th and 16th Centuries


    A study of the Spanish literature in the 15th and 16th centuries, including poetry, drama, and prose. Prerequisites: FLSP 232   (3)
  
  • FLSP 335 - Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries


    A study of the Spanish literature in the 17th and 18th centuries, including poetry, drama, and prose. Prerequisites: FLSP 232   (3)
  
  • FLSP 336 - Latin American Literature


    A study of major authors from the areas of poetry, drama, and prose. Latin America from Independence to the 20th Century. Prerequisites: FLSP 232   (3)
  
  • FLSP 338 - Spanish American Literature


    An intense study of Spanish American Literature from Discovery to Independence of Latin American countries. Prerequisites: FLSP 232   (3)
  
  • FLSP 401 - Latin American Literature, the Contemporary Period


    Selected readings from areas of poetry, drama and prose in the contemporary period of Latin American Literature.
  
  • FLSP 431 - Senior Seminar


    Advanced readings and written reports. An in-depth study of a specific literary genre, author, or period. (3)
  
  • FLSP 432 - Senior Seminar


    Advanced readings and written reports. An in-depth study of a specific literary genre, author, or period. (3)
  
  • FS 201 - Introduction to Forensic Science


    This course provides fundamentals of criminal investigation, scientific aids, case preparation and management, familiarization with specific instrumentation in crime detection and evidence selection for evidential value. Also, this course will offer a general overview, focused understanding, and appreciation of the wide scope of the forensic science disciplines. Prerequisites: BIOL 134  and CHEM 142 . (3)
  
  • FS 340 - Crime Scene Investigation


    From a law enforcement perspective, this course addresses crime scene concerns, including search, collection, recording and preservation of physical evidence, recognition of bloodstain patterns, laws of evidence controlling investigative procedures, sources of information (e.g. interview and interrogation). Training in expert testimony, forensic photography, and trace evidence in a laboratory setting. Experts in these fields will be called in to conduct special lectures. Prerequisite: FS 201 . (3)
  
  • FS 380 - Forensic Serology


    Lecture and laboratory overview of the field of serology with an emphasis on forensic application. Traditional biotechnology and immunological techniques used for the identification and blood grouping of fluids and dried stains will be emphasized by lecture and lab. The student will learn to apply the most appropriate technique to specific serological circumstances. Pre-requisite: BIOL 310 . (3)
  
  • FS 380L - Forensic Serology Lab


    A laboratory course designed to investigate and determine the various types of body fluid. Students will identify and analyze the characteristics of blood, blood testing, bloodstain examination. Students will also identify and determine semen, saliva and other body fluids. Prerequisites: BIOL 310L . (1)
  
  • FS 445 - Forensic Evidence and Law


    The course will introduce students into the role of forensic evidence in litigation. This course will teach students the skills of listening, speaking and writing effectively for litigation. This course focuses on the civil and criminal cases that went before the United States Supreme Court, and shaped the Federal Rules of Evidence. There will be presentation of scientific expert testimony in court, progression of admissibility standards of evidence and expert testimony, and specific cases that have made particular arenas of forensic science valid through verdicts in federal court. Prerequisite: ENGL 132 , CJ 101 , and FS 201 . (3)
  
  • FS 446 - Ethics in Forensic Science


    This course will address the issues surrounding and expert witness, as well as discussing specifically what is expected of a forensic scientist expert witness in civil and criminal litigation. Professional issues that could result in personal embarrassment, professional organizational disciplinary action, or even formal legal charges will be discussed in relation to expert-attorney and expert-client relationships. Students will be challenges to consider the application of ethical concepts in forensic science. Prerequisites: CJ 101  and FS 445 . (3)
  
  • FS 447 - Forensic Science Research/ Internship


    This course requires identification, formulation and solution of meaningful scientific problems encountered in forensic science including experimental design and/or theoretical analysis of new and prevailing techniques, theories and hypotheses. Students will present their research. A principal advisor will guide students in shaping their research plan. Students also have the option of a field internship that allows them to integrate theory with hands on experience through independent laboratory work and study at an affiliated crime laboratory. The internship must be performed in an approved agency under the supervision of a faculty member. The student will spend 1-3 week rotations in the major areas of the crime laboratory, such as instrumental analysis, toxicology/drug analysis, DNA analysis, and trace analysis. Prerequisite: FS 446 FS 445 FS 380 . (3)
  
  • FS 452 - Forensic Evidence and Law


    Forensic Evidence and Law explores the role of forensic science in criminal justice. The course will introduce students to four major principles of physical evidence in criminal, civil, and family law: generation of physical evidence by criminal activity; collection and preservation of physical evidence; analysis of physical evidence by forensic science laboratory; presentation scientific expert testimony in court. Prerequisite: FS 340 . (3)
  
  • FS 455 - Forensic Microscopy


    This course is designed to introduce students to the various more common microscopy instrumentation found in crime laboratories. The course will prepare students to select and utilize appropriate equipment and techniques to make basic observations of the physical and optical properties of common evidential materials. Prerequisite: FS 446 , BIOL 310  and BIOL 332  . (3)
  
  • FS 457 - Forensics DNA Profiling


    This course provides theory on the science of DNA. Nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis of blood, semen, saliva, and other biological organisms and detection methods. Prerequisites: FS 380  and BIOL 442 . (3)
  
  • FS 457L - Forensic DNA Profiling Laboratory


    This course provides the laboratory applications of DNA isolation of (nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis of blood, semen, saliva, and other biological organisms). Techniques covered will include Polymerase Chain Reaction, isolation of genomic DNA, RFLP analysis, DNA electrophoresis. Prerequisites: FS 380L  and BIOL 442L . (1)
  
  • FYE 101 - Falcon Flight: College to Career I


    The first semester covers an introduction to the history of Saint Augustine’s University’s policies and resources, test preparation, study skills, academic and career planning, and time management; the course also covers University values and expectations. (2)
  
  • FYE 102 - Falcon Flight: College to Career II


    The second semester reinforces the foundation established in the first semester; course content focuses on three areas of career preparation identified by employers and entrepreneurs as critical for career success:  communication, leadership, and technology. FYE 101 (2)
  
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    An introduction to the earth as an interrelationship of physical systems. Emphasis will be given to the vocabulary of geography, special perceptions, and map analysis and interpretation. (3)
  
  • GEO 332 - Regional Geography:


    A study of the major geographical realms and regions of the world in accordance with various criteria, including physiography, culture, economics, politics and religion. (3)
  
  • HIST 133 - World Civilization I


    A general survey of the emergence of civilizations on all continents and the contributions of diverse peoples to the development of various cultures. (3)
  
  • HIST 134 - World Civilization II


    A general survey of the growth and changes in various civilizations on all continents and the role and causes that increasing contact between traditionally isolated peoples played in the development of the modern world. (3)
  
  • HIST 222 - Introduction to Africana Studies


    Examines the principle features of people in the African Diaspora through examination of geopolitical context; historical themes; and, selected social, political, economic, religious, and aesthetic characteristics of both traditional and modern Africa as well as the Diaspora. It is also a multicultural focus on contemporary societies that include black people and the methodology, key issues and themes in Africana Studies. (3)
  
  • HIST 223 - African Diaspora in the Americas


    Explores the political, economic and social experiences of people of African descent in North America, Central America, South America, and Latin America. It is an interdisciplinary survey of African descendant communities and the development and expression of African/Black identities in the context of competing definitions of “Diaspora”. (3)
  
  • HIST 224 - African American History I


    A survey of the African American experience in and contributions to American history from the advent of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade through the Civil War. (3)
  
  • HIST 225 - African American History II


    A survey of the African American experience in and contributions to the United States since the end of the Civil War. (3)
  
  • HIST 231 - American History I


    A survey of the contributions of Native American, European, and African people to the emergence of an American nation and culture from prehistory through Reconstruction era. (3)
  
  • HIST 232 - American History II


    A survey of the developments that have had the greatest influence on the American experience since the end of the Reconstruction era. (3)
  
  • HIST 233 - A Survey of European History From 1500 to 1879


    A study of the historical forces that shaped the development of European history between the Renaissance Movement and the French Revolution. (3)
  
  • HIST 234 - A Survey of European History From 1879 to the Present


    A study of the historical forces that shaped the development of modern Europe and Europe’s impact on the world. (3)
  
  • HIST 235 - A Survey of African Culture and Civilization I


    A general history of the accomplishments of African peoples from the origins of man until 1500 C.E. (3)
  
  • HIST 237 - Invasion, Conquest and Expansion: Growth of the US


    Examines the years from the initial European contact in the late 15th century, the subsequent invasion of the mainland of North America, and all territorial acquisitions since. Analyzes the conflict between the ideals of the republic and America as an empire and the imperial plans that fell through. (3)
  
  • HIST 238 - History of Ethnicity and Race in the US


    Examines the United States as a nation of nations and the tension between the process of Americanization on one hand and retention of ethnic and racial identity on the other. Emphasis is on the various periods of immigration, both coerced and voluntary, as well as the conflict between nativist exclusionary policies and open door inclusive policies. (3)
  
  • HIST 239 - Conflict and Consensus: History of Political Parties in America


    Examines the development of political parties in American history. It explores the origins of political parties despite the Founding Fathers’ deep distrust of them, the emergence and persistence of a two-party system, and the rise and fall of third parties. (3)
  
  • HIST 240 - Jefferson and Hamilton: Two Directions for America


    Examines the differences between Thomas Jefferson’s vision of America as a nation of rural “sturdy yeomen” working the land under a republican form of government versus the vision of Alexander Hamilton, which emphasized commerce, industry, and implicit economic imperialism. (3)
  
  • HIST 241 - Women in American History


    Examines women’s roles and contributions from the colonial period to the present. Themes include the family and sexuality, reform movements, the impact of industrialization, and difference of race, class, and region. (3)
  
  • HIST 242 - African American Women’s History


    Examines the history of black women in the United States from the 17th century to the present. It addresses such themes as work, family, community, sexuality, politics, religion and culture. (3)
  
  • HIST 243 - Women in the South


    Explores the distinctive themes in southern women’s lives. (3)
  
  • HIST 244 - History of Women and Politics


    Examines the history of gender bias in politics of violence against women, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. It includes executive, legislative, and legal responses to violence against women, as well as current programs and methods to fight sexual assault and domestic violence. (3)
  
  • HIST 245 - Women, Race, and Class


    A class and gender analysis of the experiences of women in the Americas between the 15th and 20th centuries. (3)
  
  • HIST 246 - the Age of Jim Crow


    An intensive analysis of American segregation from the late 19th century to the 1970s. (3)
  
  • HIST 247 - Blacks in Europe


    Examines the role of people of African descent in Europe. A major focus of this course is the political, economic, religious, educational and cultural experiences of Africans in Europe from the 17th century to the present. (3)
  
  • HIST 248 - Women in Antebellum America


    Examines women’s experiences between 1820 to 1860. Women from the different regions of the country are the focus of this course. Their roles and contributions to society are compared. (3)
  
  • HIST 249 - Introduction to Pan Africanism


    Examines the development of African awareness within the advancement of racial uplift. Key figures and radical movements that promoted African awareness through social justice will be identified and studied. This course will also look at contemporary scholars who look at the symbolic link between Africa and African Americans through academic research. (3)
  
  • HIST 250 - Reform and Reaction: Progress in the United States


    Examines specific reform movements in America, focusing exclusively on the temperance movement, eugenics movement, and the anti-war movement. (3)
  
  • HIST 251 - Hang ‘Em High or Rehabilitate: Crime and Punishment in America


    Examines the various white- and blue-collar crimes in America and how punishment was politicized. It is also a class and race analysis of crime and punishment in America. (3)
  
  • HIST 260 - Language in the Caribbean


    A survey of the major periods, texts, and issues in the language of the Caribbean. (3)
  
  • HIST 262 - Introduction to Swahili


    Examines the essential elements of Swahili structure and vocabulary and aspects of African cultures. Aural comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing are stresses. (3)
  
  • HIST 270 - African Economic Development


    Examines the economic theories, planning, production, and resource allocation strategies, capital formation, foreign aid, and multinational corporations in Africa. (3)
  
  • HIST 300 - Prudes and Pornographers: Piety and Sin in America


    Focuses on Christian conservative thinking and how it shaped America’s sense of self from Puritan America to the present. (3)
  
  • HIST 320 - Militarism and Pacifism: Different Views On War in America


    Examines the conflict between the ideal of peace and the reality of war in American history. Examines selected wars the U.S. has fought, the reasons behind political pressure to go to war or refrain from it. It also addresses peace movements, war resisters, and the effects of these groups. (3)
  
  • HIST 328 - Contemporary Topics in African American History


    Intensive analysis of selected topics related to the African-American experience. (3)
  
  • HIST 330 - African American Freedom Movements in the United States


    Examines the struggle by African Americans for social justice from the antebellum period to the present as well as the systemic responses. (3)
  
  • HIST 332 - African American Culture


    Examines the aesthetic dimensions of African-American culture through the examination of aspects of literature, music, drama, art, and dance. Explores black culture as manifested in social, political, economic, and religious institutions through directed fieldwork, lectures and research. (3)
  
  • HIST 333 - North Carolina History


    A study of the key events and developments that have shaped the history of the state. (3)
  
  • HIST 345 - Faith and Evidence: Reform and Science in America


    Examines the age-old question: What is the origin of humankind-evolution or Adam and Eve? Explores various debates about the evolution of man and allows students to contribute to the discourse by providing their own theories based on their research findings. (3)
  
  • HIST 352 - Women in World History


    Examines the roles of women in societies all over the world from prehistoric times to the present. It also compares and contrasts differences in women’s experiences. (3)
  
  • HIST 355 - History of African Women


    Examines the experiences of women in different African countries, highlighting differences and similarities. (3)
  
  • HIST 356 - Feminist Theory


    Examines the methodological basis for theoretical approaches to Women Studies and focuses on critical issues in the study of women’s experiences. (3)
  
  • HIST 362 - Women in Music, Film, Politics and Business


    Examines the experiences of American women in music, film, politics, and business, focusing on how the experiences have changed over time. Explores also the role race, class and gender play in the opportunities for women in these traditionally male fields. (3)
  
  • HIST 401 - Fringe Groups: Minorities, Social Movements and Third Parties in America


    Examines the role of social movements and third political parties in the United States. It includes the causes and effects of movements such as abolition, suffrage, temperance, civil rights, and others. (3)
  
  • HIST 405 - Farm and City Life in America


    This course takes a comparative look at the social, economic, racial and labor components of American life in urban metropolises and rural communities. The historical impact of education, war and tensions will be examined to fully understand the demographic diversity of life in America. (3)
  
  • HIST 410 - Introduction to Public History


    A survey of non-academic careers available to history majors including historic preservation, archival management, museum, historical archaeology, historical publications, and historic site programs. (3)
  
  • HIST 412 - Visible or Invisible: the History of the American Economy


    Traces the historical development of America’s economy from the colonial period to the present. Various economic institutions are compared and an assessment of the free market economy-its advantages and disadvantages-is made. (3)
  
  • HIST 420 - Research Methodology in Women’s History


    Explores the philosophies, methods and theories entailed in doing scholarly work in women’s and gender studies. The final project is a research paper. (3)
  
  • HIST 430 - Women of the Black Diaspora


    Examines the history of black women in diverse societies. Themes include work, family, community, sexuality, politics, religion and culture. (3)
  
  • HIST 432 - Comparative History of Women


    Explores the differences and similarities between women in America, Great Britain, and France in politics, sexuality, community, activism, economics, and religion during the 20th century. (3)
  
  • HIST 433 - Women in the Civil Rights Movement


    Analyzes the role of African-American women in the civil rights movement. Identifies key leaders and assesses their leadership skills and styles. (3)
  
  • HIST 434 - Black Church in America


    Traces the historical development of the black church in America from the antebellum period to the present. Additionally, explores the role of the black church in the struggle for human equality. Topics include radical, moderate and accommodationist leadership styles; historical development of the black church in the South; and, the emergence of the black church as a foundation for the modern civil rights movement. (3)
  
  • HIST 435 - Introduction to Contemporary Africa


    Examines Africa from 1960 to the present. Focuses on the political, economic, social changes and Africa’s integration into the community of nations. (3)
  
  • HIST 440 - Methods of Historical Research


    An introduction to the theory and methods of historical inquiry including exploring and evaluating library, archival, and electronic source materials. Prerequisites: Juniors and Seniors Only (3)
  
  • HIST 442 - Families in the African Diaspora


    Examines the values and composition of families of people in societies that are a part of the African Diaspora. A critical and comprehensive examination is made of the life of families in the African Diaspora, including the historical evolution of such families and their relationship with the political-economic structures of African Diaspora societies. (3)
  
  • HIST 442B - Pre-Law Internship/History


    Provides the student with a real-life opportunity for a cooperative educational experienced by working with a private attorney, prosecutor, public defender, county administrator, county judge, or another selected public or private law agency. The Internship is a one semester long. The field placement requires a minimum of six (6) hours per week. An individualized plan will be developed as a team by the student faculty, advisor, and the supervisor of the participating organizations. The criteria for evaluation will be determined by the supervisor/faculty advisor (3)
  
  • HIST 443 - Black Images in the Media


    Analyses the role of African Americans in motion pictures and videos as well as sitcoms, television, comedies, and the news. Examines the African-American images projected through electronic and print media, historically and currently. Additionally, the course explores the development of stereotypical portrayals, and investigates the efforts of African-American actors and actresses to overcome these portrayals. (3)
  
  • HIST 448 - History Internship


    The History Internship is a one semester long internship. The student, advisor and the supervisor of the participating organizations will develop an individualized plan as a team. These experiences will be based on needs and professional goals of the student. The supervisor and faculty advisor will determine the criteria for evaluation. (3)
  
  • HIST 450 - Senior Research Project in History


    Detailed investigation of a specific topic in History. Prerequisites: HIST 440 . (3)
  
  • HON 100 - Honors First-Year Seminar


    The first-year seminar will introduce all first-year students to the idea of the liberal arts and is structured to demonstrate connections between the disciplines. These courses are designed to teach college-level thinking, writing, and discussion. The course will include an Honors Speakers Series that introduces first-year students to interesting topics and cultural experiences. Topics will vary. (1-4)
  
  • HON 200 - Level Series Honors Seminar


    Honors interdisciplinary seminars are explorations of specific topics designed to demonstrate the interconnectedness of academic disciplines and promote interdisciplinary analysis and problem-solving. These courses are designed to introduce or reinforce college-level thinking, writing, and discussion. Topics will vary. (1-4)
  
  • HON 297 - Honors Research Seminar I


    This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to focus on critical issues in their major field of study. It focuses on conducting a review of the literature central to the students’ selected research interest and on exploring various research methodologies. Students are expected to determine a topic and a thesis and present a research proposal by the end of the semester. A research or thesis course in the department may be substituted for this course. (1-4)
 

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