Darton College

A study of the underlying theory and application of financial accounting concepts.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: BUSA 1005 or higher math course with grade of C or better OR permission of instructor.
Offered: All semesters.

A study of the underlying theory and application of managerial accounting concepts.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2101 with grade of C or better.
Offered: All semesters.

This project based course will introduce Quickbooks and include payroll  accounting. The software will be used to setup a company and perform transactional analysis and recording.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2101 with grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall.

A review of the basic accounting model; the fundamentals of actuarial mathematics and its practical application to accounting problems; accounting theory and practice as related to recognition, measurement, and reporting of income; the balance sheet and statement of cash flows; current assests; tangible and intangible fixed assets, depreciation, depletion, and deferred charges.

Prerequisite: ACCT 2102 with a grade of C or better.

Offered:  Spring (even years).

A practical presentation of Federal Income Tax fundamentals, with emphasis on individual returns. Topics considered include gross income, deductions and tax credits. The course is designed primarily for those students who expect to terminate their study at the two-year college level.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2101 preferred or tax accounting experience.
Offered: Fall.

This course provides an introduction to basic clinical laboratory science and webbased instruction. Students learn about the organizational structure of a clinical laboratory, regulation of quality and reliability of testing, personnel qualifications, safety, medical-legal issues, specimen collection and processing, principles of instrumentation and laboratory mathematics.

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.

Medical terminology approached through roots, prefixes, and suffixes of medical terms. Definition and spelling of anatomical, diagnostic, symptomatic and operative medical terms are covered.

Prerequisite: READ 0099.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

A general overview of the health care delivery system with specific emphasis on the allied health professions. The concept of a multidisciplinary team approach to patient/client management will be emphasized. Students will develop an awareness of the relationships among and between allied health disciplines.

Prerequisite: READ 0099.
Offered: Summer and on demand.

Development of an awareness and understanding of the visual arts through studio and classroom experiences, gallery visits, and lectures. ART 1100 and FIAR 2250 are related courses; only one can count toward graduation.

Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.

In this course, students will create digital photographic images by combining fundamental photographic skills with digital camera technology and computer print technology. Emphasis will be placed on camera operation, techniques, and esthetics. Students will explore a range of both fine art and commercial photographic applications.

Prerequisite: ART 2111 or ART 2150 or permission of the instructor or consent of the Division Dean.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

This lecture course explores the history of the visual arts from the Prehistoric Period through Northern Renaissance. Topics include a study of the visual arts, painting, sculpture, architecture, and related arts, against the background of cultural, political, and economic development.

Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.

This course is a survey of general principles of human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on medical applications. It is restricted to students in Allied Health Science programs or requires the consent of the division chair. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

Prerequisite: READ 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

This is an integrated conceptual course which includes all levels of biological organization with the principles of origin, development, genetics, diversity, behavior, and energetics. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

Prerequisite: Completion of Learning Support and high school or college chemistry. Cannot be used with BIOL 1110 to satisfy Area D.
Offered: All semesters.

This is an integrated conceptual course that includes a survey of living organisms, behavior, and ecology. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1107K

Offered:  All Semesters.

This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary environmental problems for students not majoring in science. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material. Cannot be used with BIOL 1107 to satisfy Area D.

Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.

The course addresses fundamentals of Life Science for teachers, grades 3-5. This course covers basic principles and teacher misconceptions from the fields of Cells, Organisms, Genetics, Ecology, Evolution and the Characteristics of Science. The course content is aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards for grades 3-5.

Restricted to Middle Grades Teachers.
Prerequisites: None.
Offered: On demand.

This course covers general physiological principles emphasizing the structure and function of the human organ systems including the study of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the body as an integrated whole. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

Prerequisites: Exit Learning Support.
Offered: All semesters.

This course is a continuation of BIOL 2111K. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

Prerequisite: BIOL 2111K.
Offered: All semesters.

Introduction to keyboarding and formatting techniques and the development of basic speed and accuracy. The formatting of numerous business applications (letters, reports, tables) is included. Minimum passing speed: 30 wpm for 3 minutes. Course may be exempted by passing a proficiency examination.

Prerequisite: BUED 1105 Keyboarding.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

Review of basic skills; business letters, reports, tables, and special communication forms (invoices, memorandums, purchase orders, minutes, news releases, etc.). Minimum passing speed: 40 wpm for 5 minutes. Course may be exempted by passing a proficiency examination.

Usage of state -of- the-art office technology in support of administrative office duties. Course focuses on the processing, distribution, and retention of information.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: BUED 1112 or permission of instructor.
Offered: On demand.

Prepares students for secretarial employment by developing office skills received in previous courses to a higher level of proficiency. Decision-making competencies, human relations techniques, performance patterns, and operational skills for the office professional are emphasized. Content includes employment opportunities, work organization, office technology, office reprographics, telecommunications, the office team, public relations, document preparation, mailing services, meeting and conference planning, and travel arrangements.

Prerequisite: BUED 1112 with grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
Offered: Spring.
SPECIAL NOTE: BUED 2240 and BUED 2245 are related courses; only one of the two can count towards graduation.

Provides the foundation for studying and applying personal financial planning techniques for a lifetime.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.

An integrative study of the functional areas of business (finance, operations, marketing, human resources, etc.).

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course provides an extensive coverage of topics related to small business management and entrepreneurship. Students will learn managing (operation, human resources, risk, and assets), marketing, financing, and evaluation of the financial performance of small businesses. Students will also learn how to prepare a comprehensive business plan.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Offered: On demand.

This is an introductory course covering various aspects of the international business environment, including global culture and the economy, different political systems and legal systems around the world, the international financial system, and international business management.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Offered: On demand.

A course emphasizing both interpersonal and organizational communications; to include written and oral exercises appropriate to business practice. If the student has not completed ENGL 1102 or the Regents' Testing Program (RTP), he/she must complete BUSA 2105 with a grade of C or better.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 with grade of C or better.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

An introduction to the legal, regulatory, political, social, ethical, cultural, environmental and technological issues which form the context for business; to include an overview of the impact of demographic diversity on organizations.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.

A study of applied management techniques and practices emphasizing planning, organizing, decision making, staffing, directing, and controlling as they pertain to solving management problems.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

The study of personnel administration as a staff function. It includes discussion of employment standards, procurement and placement, remuneration, training, safety and health, employee services, and labor relations.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.

A study of the patterns of human behavior leading to effective work relationships. The following are discussed: the influence of leadership, the organization itself, peer groups, and the social environment in which the organization exists as related to human motivation.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.

Prerequisite:  None

Offered: Spring

This course surveys current practices in logistics management including purchasing, transportation, warehousing, and inventory controls.

This course provides a comprehensive study of inventory control and warehousing as key functions within the supply chain.

Corequisite: None.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.

This course explores transportation and traffic management principles and techniques including truck, ship, rail, air, and intermodal. Topics include selecting carriers, contracting, government regulations, tariffs, documentation, rate structures, import/export management, and interstate/intrastate traffic management.

Corequisite: None.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.

This course deals with managing cost and performance issues along the supply chain as they are vital to ensuring high profitability and customer satisfaction.

Corequisite: None.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.

This course develops a framework for and an overview of the theories, commercial dynamics, public policies, laws and the various economic, political and social factors affecting the actual operations and regulation of global trade, transportation, and logistics.

Corequisite: none.

Prerequisite: None

Offered: On Demand

This course includes an overview of quality assurance, quantity determination, price and cost analysis and supplier relations. The policies and procedures of purchasing management are introduced and issues of concern to today's purchasing professional are discussed.

Corequisite: None

Prerequisite: None

Offered: On Demand

Principles and methods involved in moving goods and services from producers to consumers; the marketing environment, channels of distribution, marketing functions, marketing decision-making, and the merchandising/retailing function of marketing including retail organization, merchandise management, customer services, and retail control.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.

A study of the factors involved in the management of a retailing enterprise. This includes store design and layout, structure of the retail organization, retail personnel management, buying and pricing of merchandise, customer service, store security, and basic accounting procedures.

Corequisite: Non

Prerequisite: READ 0099 or a minimum reading CPE score of 75.

Offered: Every other summer - odd years.

Corequisite: None.
Prerequisite: READ 0099 or a minimum reading CPE score of 75.
Offered: Every other summer – even years.

This course covers the basic principles of chemistry including atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, bonding, solution chemistry, organic chemistry, and a brief introduction to biochemistry. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material. Cannot be used with CHEM 1211 or PHSC 1012 to satisfy Area D.

Prerequisites: Completion of all Learning Support requirements or permission of the Division Chair.
Offered: All semesters.

First course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory and electronic structure, periodic relations, and bonding. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material. Cannot be used with CHEM 1100 or PHSC 1012 to satisfy Area D.

Prerequisites: Completion of one year of high school chemistry with a minimum grade of "C" or CHEM 1151K and placement in MATH 1111 or completion of MATH 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors. Topics include molecular structure, intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, reaction kinetics and equilibria, thermodynamics, and electro- and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1211K.
Offered: All semesters.

A course designed to assure a basic level of computer applications literacy, including basic hardware and software, societal issues, word processing and spreadsheet software using Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as LAN, e-mail and Internet use. Taking both CISM 1100 and CISM 1101 is equivalent to CISM 2201. Credit for graduation may be received only for (a) CISM 2201 or (b) CISM 1100 or (c) CISM 1100 and CISM 1101. CISM 2201 and CISM 1100 are related courses; credit may not be received for both.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Designed to provide basic competency in database management and presentation software using Microsoft Access and Power Point. Designed for those students who take CISM 1100 and later decide to major in Business Administration or Computer Information Systems. Taking both CISM 1100 and CISM 1101 is equivalent to CISM 2201. Credit for graduation may be received only for (a) CISM 2201 or (b) CISM 1100 or (c) CISM 1100 and CISM 1101. CISM 2201 and CISM 1100 are related courses; credit may not be received for both.

Prerequisite: CISM 1100 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

A course designed to assure a basic level of computer applications literacy, including basic hardware and software, societal issues, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, as well as LAN, e-mail and Internet use. Taking both CISM 1100 and CISM 1101 is equivalent to CISM 2201. Credit for graduation may be received only for (a) CISM 2201 or (b) CISM 1100 or (c) CISM 1100 and CISM 1101. CISM 2201 and CISM 1100 are related courses; credit may not be received for both.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

HONORS - Open to all students with a 3.0 GPA or higher. This is an online course taught over the Internet. Students must already have strong Computer/Internet skills to take this section and must be able to install software required for the course.

Designed to assure a basic level of computer applications literacy., including basic hardware and software, societal issues, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint as well as LAN, e-mail and Internet use.

Taking both CISM 1100 and CISM 1101 is equivalent to CISM 2201. Credit for graduation  may be received only for (a) CISM 2201 or (b) CISM 1100 or (C) CISM 1100 and CISM 1101. CISM 2201 and CISM 1100 are related courses; credit may not be received for both.

This course emphasizes the patterns of public and interpersonal communication among and between cultural groups with strategies and skills for improving the quality of those interactions. Students will acquire understanding of effective communication skills and learn methods for preparing and delivering effective presentations. This course will introduce students to areas of study, which will expand knowledge and appreciation of the multi-cultural and multi-racial world of today and deepen their understanding of communication as a social process.

Prerequisite: READ 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

This course provides a broad approach to oral communication skills including intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, and public speaking. The course will also examine intercultural and mass communication.

The organization of materials and the vocal and physical aspects of delivery in various speaking situations will be the focus of this course.

Prerequisites: READ 0099 and ENGL 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

This course investigates the nature of argumentation in personal, social, and political processes of controversial issues in public policy, emphasizing the structures and strategies of argumentation. Special focus will be on oral presentations of developed argumentative discourses and practice of the practical skills of public debate employed in advocacy. Required of majors.

Prerequisites: READ 0099 and ENGL 0099.
Offered: On demand.

This course investigates the nature of argumentation in personal, social, and political processes of controversial issues in public policy, emphasizing the structures and strategies of argumentation. Special focus will be on oral presentations of developed argumentative discourses and practice of the practical skills of public debate employed in advocacy. Required of majors.

This course examines the dynamics of communication. It focuses on basic processes in face-to-face interaction from the perspective of communication competence. Analyzes the variability of design, production, exchange, and interpretation of messages in relational family, professional, and cultural contexts. It develops skills in oral communication and building relationships.

Required of majors.

Prerequisite: READ 0099

Offered: Spring

This course examines the dynamics of the group communication process, focusing on basic theories of group communication and emphasizes performance-based application within the group setting. Analyses of listening in groups, verbal and nonverbal communication, conflict and cohesion, argumentation, and decision-making are included. The oral communication component offers experience formulating and delivering group presentations. Required of majors.

This course is designed for faculty and future teachers who are or may be facilitating online courses. This course demonstrates and shares a spectrum of online learning concepts, theories, and principles using interactive and collaborative experiences. It is designed to improve the facilitation skills of faculty members who offer online courses in higher education and is focused on theory, concepts, and practices for effective online facilitation. F.L.O. is presented in Web CT Vista and models effective facilitation skills, however it is not intended to teach specific technical skills related to WebCT Vista or any other software used to deliver online facilitated courses. Vista tutorials if needed are available in Course Resources on the course homepage.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of and ability to function in WebCT Vista and the Internet.
Corequisites: None.

A course designed to introduce the student to the use of computers, software and the Internet in the online academic setting. This course will offer a survey of the theory of instructional design and the use of the computer as an instructional tool.  This course will include online lecture and discussion, textbook readins, and hands on activities to introduce the student to instructional technology.

A course designed to introduce the student to the selection, creation, utlization and evaluation of web-based tools in the online classroom environment. Students will learn how to evaluate and select web-based tools and applications for use in the online classroom as well as how to implement and utilize applications in the online classroom setting.

A course designed to introduce the student to a variety of communication technologies that can be used in the online classroom environment. Students will learn how to use discussion boards, email, voice/video chat, instant messaging, and blog/journaling within their courses to enhance student-teacher and student-student communication.

A course designed to familiarize students with the process of instructional design. This course will introduce students to the systematic process of analyzing the learner, developing & selecting objectives, assessment instruments, and instructional materials and evaluating and re-evaluating the instructional design of a course.

The study of advanced topics in the use of electronic spreadsheets. Hands-on experience will be provided through the use of a popular spreadsheet software package such as Microsoft Excel.

The course offers students the opportunity to develop advanced skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Access at levels appropriate for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exams.

The study of database management theory and practice. Experience with designing, creating and utilizing databases will be achieved through hands-on projects using a popular software package such as Microsoft Access. Prerequisite: CISM 2201 or CISM 1101 with grade of C or better or have a working knowledge of one or more software packages.

Offered: On demand.

Designed for students to learn the proper procedures to plan and maintain a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.

Prerequisite: COPR 2245 with a grade of C or better.
Offered: On demand.

Topics include, but are not limited to: how to install hardware such as drives, modems, memory, network cards, etc.; installing software, resolving conflicts, configuring IRQs; using printer and video drivers; and configuring Windows. Follows A+ certification curriculum.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CISM 2201 or permission of instructor.

An advanced study of hardware and Windows. topics include troubleshooting and peer-to-peer networking. Follows A+ certification curriculum.

Prerequisite: COPR 2250 ore permission of instructor.

Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory directory service infrastructure. The course focuses on a Windows Server 2003 directory service environment, including forest and domain structure, Doman Name System (DNS), site topology and replication, organizational unit structure and delegation of administration, Group Policy, and user, group, and computer account strategies.

Prerequisites: COPR 2246 with grace of C or better.

Offered: On demand.

Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, manage and maintain a Microsoft network infrastructure. Students will be provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to configure a Windows-based computer to operate in a Microsoft networking infrastructure. Real life enterprise conditions will be simulated through lab exercises.

Prerequisites: COPR 2246 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.

Offered: On Demand

This course provides an introduction into the basics of enterprise messaging with a focus on Microsoft Exchange. Topics include configuring Outlook and Outlook Web Access (OWA) clients, the administration of Public Folders, configuring and managing Exchange Server, Managing Routing and Internet Connectivity, backup and recovery or Exchange Server and securing Exchange Server.

Prerequisites: COPR 2301 or permission of instructor

Offered: On demand.

This course provides an introduction into the basics of SQL server operations. Topics include installing and configuring SQL server, implementing high availability and disaster recovery, supporting data clients, maintaining databases, monitoring and troubleshooting SQL Server performance and creating and implementing database objects.

Prerequisites: COPR or permission of instructor.

Corequisites: None

Offered: On Demand

An intermediate study of Microsoft Word. Topics will include creating a table of contents and indexes; tracking, accepting, and rejecting document changes; creating, editing, and running macros; and creating forms. Extensive hands-on exercises are included.

Prerequisite: CISM 1100, CISM 2201, or permission of instructor.
Offered: On demand.

An advanced study of Microsoft Word with an emphasis on desktop publishing applications. Extensive hands-on exercises are included.

Prerequisite: COPR 2341 or permission of instructor.
Offered: On demand.

The history, philosophy and problems of criminal justice in america. the justice process, federal, state and local law enforcement, courts, corrections organization, and functions.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.

Prerequisite: None

Offered: Fall

Development of modern criminal justice management and supervisory theory and practices. Leadership roles, problem solving, critical thinking skills, personnel management, hiring, retention, and assignment. Issues in management of criminal justice agencies of all sizes.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.

Development of substantive criminal law. Crimes against persons, property and public order. Criminal procedure, constitutional basis, speech, assembly, arrest, search, self-incrimination and right to counsel, due process, and civil rights.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Spring.

Nature, distribution and characteristics of crime and the criminal; major theories of crime causation.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Spring.

Development of modern correctional thinking; characteristics of the correctional institution and the inmate; correctional methods in the institution and the community; the future of corrections.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.

This is an introduction to structured programming using the C++ programming language. The course includes an overview of computers and programming; problem-solving and algorithm development; simple data types; arithmetic and logical operators, selection structures, repetition structures, text files; arrays (one- and two-dimensional); procedural abstraction and software design; modular programming (including subprograms or the equivalent).

Prerequisite: MATH 1111 or MATH 1101 or consent of Division Chair.
Offered: All semesters.

This is a continuation of CSCI 1301. The course includes an overview of abstract data types (ADTs); arrays (Two-dimensional and multi-dimensional), data structures such as structures, strings, binary files; introduction to algorithm analysis (including Big-O); recusion, pointers and linked lists, software engineering concepts; dynamic data structures (stacks, queues, trees).

Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or consent of Division Chair.

Offered: Fall, Spring

DART 1000 is a two hour first-year experience course designed to assist first year students in the transition into college. The course focuses on academic success skills. College policies and resources, as well as other topics desgined to assist in the adjustment to the academic and social community at Darton College.  DART 1000 is required for all first-time, full-time students and students that need to take ENGL 0099 and READ 0099.

This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze economic aggregates and evaluate economic policies.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: MATH 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze structure and performance of the market economy. It deals with price and output determination, cost of production, market structures, anti-trust regulations, market failure, and governmental regulation. The emphasis is on microeconomics.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: MATH 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

This course engages students in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical and contemporary educational issues. Students will investigate issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States. Students will actively examine the teaching profession from multiple vantage points both within and outside the school. Against this backgrop, students will reflect on and interpret the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture and examine the moral and ethical responsibilites of teaching in a democracy. This course requires a field component totaling 10 hours. (This course replaces EDUC 2205 – Introduction to Education)

Corequisites: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

Given the rapidly changing demographics in our state and country this course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of diversity, and 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy. This course requires a field component totaling 10 hours. (This course replaces EDUC 2210 – Introduction to Special Education)

Corequisites: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

This course will explore the key aspects of learning and teaching through examining your own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying your knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educaitonal settings and contexts. This course requires a field component totaling 10 hours. (This course replaces PSYC 22215 – Human Growth and Development in th teacher education curriculum)

Corequisites: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

ENGL 0099 prepares the student to enter the credit English sequence. The course includes assignments in the language-based processes of reading, writing, and discussion, as well as critical thinking and problem solving. It stresses the rules and conventions of standard written English and provides extensive practice in writing a variety of types of compositions.

Exit Requirements: C average on course work, passing grade on Departmental Essay Competency Examination and a satisfactory score of 60 or higher on the COMPASS Writing Skills Test.

Placement: A score of 59 or below on the COMPASS Writing Skills Test.
Offered: All semesters.

ENGL 1101 is a composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills. This course emphasizes the development of thought and expression through personal, informative, and persuasive essays. The course is concerned largely with the composing process involving substantial reading and analysis of ideas in preparation for written assignments. ENGL 1101 promotes the development of reading, speaking, listening, and thinking. In addition, the course includes study of grammar and punctuation as needed. Exit requirements include a minimum of a “C” average on course work and completion of the Mock Regents’ Test.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory scores on the English and Reading placement examinations or completion of ENGL 0099 and READ 0099 with grades of "C" or better.
Offered: All semesters.

ENGL 1102 is a composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods. This course includes the development of thought and expression through critical analysis. ENGL1102 also emphasizes style, content, and organization of essays. This course includes the planning and writing of analytical essays and continues the development of reading, speaking, listening, and critical thinking. Course activities involve reading and discussion of literary genres, review as needed of punctuation and grammar, and library research.

Exit requirements include a minimum of a “C” average on course work and completion of a documented research paper.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory scores on the English placement examination or completion of ENGL 1101 with a grade of "C" or better.
Offered: All semesters.

ENGL 2111 is a study of major works of world literature from the beginnings ca. 1500 B.C.E. to ca. 1650 C.E. Cultures represented in this period range from Akkadian, Egyptian, Hebrew, and Greek to Chinese, Roman, Indian, Islamic, Western Medieval and Renaissance, Japanese, African, and Native American. This immense period includes such works and authors as Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, Confucius, Bhagavad-Gita, Vergil, Kalidasa, T'ao Ch'ien, Koran, Abolqasem Ferdowsi, Dante, Chaucer, Murasaki Shikibu, Shakespeare, Sei Shonagon, Montaigne, Cervantes, and the Popol Vuh.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 with a grade of "C" or better.
Offered: On demand.

ENGL 2122 is a study of British Literature from the late eighteenth century to the present, encompassing the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern periods. Works studied include those of Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Browning, Yeats, Lawrence, and Joyce.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 with a grade of "C" or better.
Offered: On demand.

ENGL 2132 is a study of modern American literature from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Prose authors of this period include Mark Twain, William Dean Howells, Henry James, Stephen Crane, Theodore Dreiser, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, and Ralph Ellison. Poets of this period include Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot, and Gwendolyn Brooks.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 with a grade of "C" or better.
Offered: On demand.

ENGL 2132 is a study of modern American literature from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Prose authors of this period include Mark Twain, William Dean Howells, Henry James, Stephen Crane, Theodore Dreiser, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, and Ralph Ellison. Poets of this period include Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot, and Gwendolyn Brooks.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 with a grade of "C" or better.
Offered: On demand.

This course is designed to develop the students' understanding of and skills at using essential grammatical structures of Standard English in writing. It provides a review of lexical and syntactic features of the parts of speech, phrases, clauses, and the concepts of coordination and subordination as well as grammatical trouble spots such as the idiomatic use of prepositions, verbals, and articles.  It includes paragraph writing and editing in preparation for the essay process.

A general introduction to ethical theories and their application to current moral issues. Emphasis is placed on the student developing a decision-making scheme to apply to moral dilemmas. Credit may not be received for both ETHI 1101 and PHIL 2210.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.

Humanities through the Arts provides an interdisciplinary view of the West in art, music, and literature from the Renaissance through the 20th century. FIAP 2250 and ART 1100 are related courses; only one can count toward graduation.

Prerequisites: ENGL 0099 and READ 0099.

Offered On Demand

A survey of global patterns of resources, population, culture and economic systems. Emphasis is placed upon the factors contributing to these patterns and the distinctions between the technologically advanced and less advanced regions of the world.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.

A survey of world history from the prehistoric period to the early modern period.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

A survey of world history from the early modern period to the present.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

A survey of U.S. History to the post-Civil War period. This course satisfies the Georgia Legislative requirement that all students receiving a degree from any unit of the University System shall pass a course or examination in the history of the United States and Georgia.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None
Offered: All semesters.

A survey of U.S. History from the post-Civil War period to the present. This course satisfies the Georgia Legislative requirement that all students receiving a degree from any unit of the University System shall pass a course or examination in the history of the United States and Georgia.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.

The basic concepts and techniques for managing and maintaining health record systems including storage and retrieval, the use and structure of healthcare data and data sets, quantitative and qualitative analysis of healchare data, forms design, release of information, function of indexes and registers and the accreditation, certification and licensure standards applicable to healthcare data.

Corequisites: ENGL 1102 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite: Exit Learning Support and ENGL 1101.
Offered: Fall & Spring.

Introduction to the principles of organization and supervision in order to develop effective skills in leadership, motivation, and team building techniques in the practice of health information management.

Prerequisites: HITE 2100 and ENGL 1102 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: ALHE 2050.
Offered: Summer.

Principles of ICD-9-CM used in the assignment of valid diagnostic and/or procedure codes.

Prerequisites: BIOL 1100K, HITE 2100, or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite/Corequisites: HITE 2400.
Offered: Fall.

Principles of CPT coding system used to assign valid procedure and service codes.

Prerequisite: HITE 2150.
Offered: Spring.

Emphasis is placed on the effective use, collection arrangement, presentation and verification of health care data, and on the concepts of descriptive statistics and data validity and reliability.

Prerequisites: ALHE 2050, MATH 1101, HITE 2100, CISM 2201, or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall.

An introduction to the legal and ethical issues applicable to health information.

Prerequisite: ALHE 2050 and HITE 2100 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite/Corequisites: ALHE 2050 and HITE 2110.
Offered: Summer.

The study of the nature and cause of disease including the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic evaluation, clinical treatment, and pharmacology management of disease processes.

Prerequisites: BIOL 1100K, HITE 2100, or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: HITE 2150.
Offered: Fall.

The concepts of medical record management through an information system that is an organized combination of people, hardware, software, communication networks and data resources that collect, transform and disseminate information in a healthcare organization.

Prerequisites: HITE 2100 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall.

This course provides an overview of healthcare record content and organization for the transcription student.

Corequisites: HITE 2501.
Offered: Fall.

Exploration of current issues and trends in the health information profession and in the health care industry with emphasis on review for RHIT exam.

Prerequisites: HITE 2100, HITE 2110, HITE 2400, HITE 2500, HITE 2550, HITE 2150, HITE 2250, HITE 2600, or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: HITE 2610, HITE 2160, HITE 2170.
Offered: Spring.

An introduction to cancer registries: hospital-based and central registries; legal issues and confidentiality; data standards set by the national Cancer Institute; program requirements outlined by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons; type of cancer registries and data users.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Cancer Registry Management Certificate and completion of all learning support requirements.
Corequisite: HITE 2731.
Offered: On demand.

This course will focus on management functions including budgeting, annual reports, staffing determinations, CoC standards, cancer committees, cancer conferences. Basic operational tasks, reference resources and computer hardware aand software needs will be intorduced.

Prerequisite: Admission to this certificate program requires a minimum of an associate degree in Health Information Technology; HITE 2717.
Corequisites: HITE 2738, HITE 2745.
Offered: On demand.

Basic information about human sexuality which includes anatomy, pregnancy-childbirth, birth control, sexual variations, and sexually transmitted diseases. 

Prerequisite: None

Offered: Spring

This course provides an introduction to variouis strategies that can be utilized by individuals and groups to counteract the effects of stress in their lives. The concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, self-care and healing provide the framework within which the student experiences the use of various stress management strategies.

Prerequisite: None

Offered: On demand

Basic information about drug use and abuse which includes alcohol, depressants, narcotics, tobacco, stimulants, psychedelics, marijuana, over-thecounter drugs, and prescription drugs.

Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.

This course provides the historic overview of the terrorist threat which influenced the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS.) The statutory authority, organization, structure, processes and policies of the DHS will be examined. The course will also briefly review the role of National Intelligence and technology in supporting the capabilities of the DHS as well as its future role. An examination of the current National Strategy for Homeland Security will also be included.

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

Technology: 100% online

Offered: On demand.

The NRP provides the true national framework for the coordination and interaction between Federal, State, local, tribal and volunteer organizations to help save lives and protect America's communities. The NRP provides the complete spectrum of incident management activities to include the prevention of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from terrorism, majro natural disasters, and other major emergencies as well as the best practices from a wide variety of incident management disciplines to include fire, rescue, emergency management, law enforcement, public works, and emergency medical services. This course provides an  in-depth review of the NRP and its supporting annexes.

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

Technology: 100% online

Offered: On demand

Terrorism against the U.S. was the driving force behind the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and continues to be the shaper of its strategies. This course gives the student an understanding of international and domestic terrorism, to include a review of current terrorist groups, goals, past exploits, targeting methods, etc. It also examines the specific national policies which pertain directly to the identification and prevention of terrorist acts against the U.S.

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: none

Technology: 100% online

Offered: On demand

Homeland Security programs are only as effective as the u.S. Intelligence community can make them. This course will examine the agencies which make up the U.S. National Intelligence community and their interaction/coordination with the Department of Homeland Security.

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

Technology: 100% online

Offered: On demand

A hands-on course which provides students with planning procedures to identify vulnerabilities, assess risk and develop mitigation plans to minimize the affects of natural and man-made disasters which will have a significant impact on the security of the communities and infrastructure at the local, state, and national level. This course will also thoroughly examine the National incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (ICS) which enable first responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines to better coordinate/cooperate during the response efforts to disasters.

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

Technology: 100% online

Offered: On demand.

Mass transportation systems have been a principle target of terrorist actions both in the U.S. & around the world and continue to remain vulnerable due to the mass effect that a terrorist action can have. These systems continue to be the primary method to move people & trade goods into, out of and across the U.S. The Department of Transportation, working closely with  the Department of Homeland Security, has developed numerous security preparedness plans & a national freight transportation policy that includes national strategic objectives. This course will conduct an examination of the threats, vulnerabilities to U.S. transportation systems & the programs, technologies & practices used to counter these threats.

Prerequisite: None

Corerequisite: None

Technology: 100% online

Offered: On demand

The protection of our borders from illegal entry by land, air and sea is a growing area of focus for many federal agencies. This course will examine the current methods used by federal agencies to protect our borders and will also review current national policies as the Secure Border Initiative(SBI), Coast Guard Biometric Collection Program, Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE), and Mutual Agreement between Government and Employees(IMAGE). The course will also include some information-sharing capabilities and programs between federal agencies.

Prerequisite: None

Corerequisite: None

Technology: 100% online

Offered: On demand

An introductory course covering the communication skills essential to a helping relationship using a patient/client centered model. Skills emphasized are interviewing, listening, attending to patient/client verbal and non-verbal cues, problem-definition, negotiation, confrontation, and written documentation. Application of communication theory and utilization of communication skills to elicit a psychosocial history, identify patient/client assets and limitations, and to arrive at a mutually acceptable definition of the "problem" with a range of human services clientele are emphasized. The central focus of this course is on how a repertoire of communication skills relate to critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, ALHE 1105, HUST 1100 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring.

This didactic and experiential course provides an introduction to family systems theory and its implication in family assessment, family therapy, and agency/institution analysis. Topics include an historical perspective on the evolution of family therapy, basic system theory concepts as applied to families and other systems, the family life cycle, and an overview of the major models of family therapy. The student will learn basic family assessment methods and interventions to enable the development of initial treatment plans and facilitate the referral of families to the appropriate community resources.

Prerequisites: HUST 1100, PSYC 1101 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring.

In this course emphasis is placed on both theoretical and practical understanding of human crises. The term "crisis" is defined, levels of severity of crises are differentiated, basic crisis counseling to evaluate crises are introduced, intervention techniques are explored, and crisis resolution is examined.

Prerequisite: Admission to HST program or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall.

This course is designed as an introduction to the theory and process of group interaction. It will combine didactic and experiential activities that will enable the student to become familiar with different types of groups, to recognize the dynamics of group functioning, to understand the rationale for group work, to recognize the skills required to become an effective group facilitator, and to have direct experience in planning, participating in, and leading a group session.

Prerequisites: HUST 1100, HUST 1105, HUST 1110, HUST 1115 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall, Summer.

This course provides an introduction to the major theories of counseling. For each identified theory, basic concepts, definitions of health and normalcy, and strategies and interventions will be examined. The student will apply these theories to real case examples and will develop his/her own theory of counseling.

Prerequisites: HUST 1100, HUST 1105, HUST 1110, HUST 1115 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall.

This course will focus on the application of previous coursework to a variety of healthcare settings. The student is introduced to the field of community health and to the provision of services to people with a wide range of health problems, including a specific emphasis on patient/client populations with disabilities. Topics covered include basic concepts of health/mental health; major types of disabilities; practical usage of the DSM-IV; dual diagnosis and treatment issues; personality disorders and addicted patients/clients; and commonly used interventions to prevent, promote and/or restore the health/mental health of individuals, families and groups. Course material will be directly linked to field placement experiences.

Prerequisites: HUST 2150 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Summer.

This course addresses contemporary issues in addictions and mental health. Emphasis is in four major areas: ethnic and cultural issues that influence diagnosis, treatment and utilization of services, special populations such as consumers/clients with HIV/AIDS; dual diagnosis; and matching treatment services to individual client needs (i.e., brief therapy, partial hospitalization, outpatient treatment, etc.) In addition attention will be given to the following current issues in the fields: treatment issues for adolescent and geriatric consumers/clients; spiritual concerns and disciplines; gay/lesbian issues; relapse dynamics and prevention, and managed care and treatment costs.

Prerequisite: HUST 2650, HUST 2700, HUST 2210 or HUST 2310 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course is designed to enhance and enrich the educational experience of students who travel abraod in a program sanctioned by Darton College. It will provide students with an introduction to the culture(s) to be visited, an understanding and appreciation of the importance of the specific sites on the itinerary, and orientation to some of the cultural/social/political issues specific to the area. This course requires 45 academic hours of instruction.

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: Enrollment in (one of) the travel abroad program(s) sanctioned by Darton College

Offered: On Demand.

This course is an Area F science course for early childhood education majors. This course will emphasize the understanding and use of the major concepts of life and earth science, including the characteristics and interdependence of life, and the major earth systems. As a general theme, strategies of investigating science will be used and discussed in the context of various topics. This course may only be used as an Area F course for Early Grades Education Major.

This course is an Area F science course for early childhood education majors. This course will emphasize the understanding and use of the major concepts of physical science, including matter, energy, force, and fields. As a general theme, strategies of investigating science will be used and discussed in the context of various topics. This course may only be used as an Area F course for Early Grades Education Major.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of one Area D Science course.
Corequisites: None.
Offered: Fall and Spring semesters. Summer semester if requested by Chair of Business and Social Science Division.

JAPN 1001 is an Introduction to Japanese language, both spoken and written, and orientation to Japanese culture.

Prerequisites: READ 0099 and ENGL 0099.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

The purpose of the course is to help students identify the attributes of effective leaders so that they can build their leadership potential and develop skills that will be of benefit to them personally and in their chosen profession.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.

MATH 0099 is an intermediate algebra course designed to give students knowledge of basic algebraic concepts in preparation for college algebra. Topics covered include linear equations and linear inequalities, factoring, exponents, roots and radicals, rational expressions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, and basic elements of geometry. Exit Requirement: A grade of "C" or better in the course and a Compass Algebra Test score of 37 or above.

Placement: A score between 30 and 36 on the COMPASS Algebra Test or a CPC deficiency and a score of 37 or above on the COMPASS Algebra Test; or successful completion of MATH 0097.

Offered: All semesters.

This course is a functional approach to algebra that incorporates the use of applied technology. Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions and their graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Appropriate applications will be included. A graphing calculator is required. Students receiving credit for MATH 1111 cannot receive credit for MATH 1001 or MATH 1101.

Prerequisite: MATH 0099 or satisfactory score on math placement test.
Offered: All semesters.

This course covers trigonometric functions. The topics include identities, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, conics, and vectors. A graphing calculator is required. Students receiving credit for MATH 1112 cannot receive credit for MATH 1113.

Prerequisite: MATH 1111 or consent of Division Chair.
Offered: All semesters.

This is a survey of Calculus for students in non-science curricula. The topics include limits, derivatives, integrals, logarithmic and exponential functions. A graphing calculator is required. Students receiving credit for MATH 1145 cannot receive credit for MATH 1151.

Prerequisite: MATH 1001, MATH 1111, MATH 1101, or MATH 1113.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

The laboratory component of the course is utilized to develop skills required to perform routine and special stains. Students will identify and provide clinical correlation of routine and special stains.

Prerequisites: MLTS 1300 or permission of the program director.
Offered: Fall.

This course is designed for middle grade teachers. The course includes variable expressions; equations; inequalities; and linear, non-linear, and inverse functions. Applications will be included in each topic of discussion. A graphing calculator is required. This course does not satisfy any core curriculum requirement.

Restricted to Middle Grade Teachers.
Offered: On demand.

This course is an Area F introductory mathematics course for early childhood education majors. This course will emphasize the understanding and use of the major concepts of number and operations. As a general theme, strategies of problem solving will be used and discussed in the context of various topics.

Prerequisites: MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1111, or MATH 1113.
Corequisites: None.
Offered: Fall and Spring semesters. Summer semester if requested by Dean of Business and Social Science Division.

This is an elementary course in descriptive and inferential statistics. Areas covered include frequency distribution, graphing techniques, normal distribution, descriptive measures, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, linear regression, and confidence intervals.

Prerequisites: MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1111 or MATH 1113 or consent of Division Dean.
Offered: All semesters.

Theory and applications of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, and linear transformations. Fundamental concepts include: linear independence, basis, and dimension; orthogonality, projections, and least squares solutions of inconsistent systems; matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications to Markov chains.

Prerequisites: MATH 2252 or MATH 1151 with consent of Division Chair.
Offered: On demand.

This course assists students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their educational objectives in engineering, mathematics, and science-related fields. Topics include: career decisions and strategies, educational and personal enrichment, study skills and habits, time management, academic preparation, and success in college. Field trips may be required. Students receive a pass/fail grade. RESTRICTED to MESA students; exceptions approved by the MESA Director. May serve as an elective for majors in the Science and Math Division.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Offered: Fall, Spring.

An in-depth study of the sciences of hematology and body fluids analysis. It deals with the morphology of blood and blood-forming tissues, the principles of blood sample collections, and the composition and function of multiple body fluids. Physiology and pathology are emphasized.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1100K, CHEM 1211K, CHEM 1212K, BIOL 1115, SPCH 2110, and admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring, online & traditional options.

This course provides an introduction to the principles of immunology and provides the student with a concise and thorough guide to transfusion practices and immunohematology.

Prerequisite: 1160W
Offered: Summer, online & traditional options.

This course emphasizes the introductory study of basic histology. Structure and identification of tissue systems and organs is emphasized at the cellular level. The laboratory component is structured to enhance the student’s knowledge of certain histological preparations of human and veterinary tissue. Identification of images is achieved through virtual microscopy.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Histology Program or permission of the program director.
Offered: Fall or on demand.

The course is a laboratory component complementary to MLTS 1310W. It is utilized to develop entry level skills required to perform non-staining histological procedures.

Corequisite: MLTS 1310W.
Offered: Fall.

This course emphasizes some of the competencies required to perform routine histological procedures. These would include tissue fixation, principles and application of microtomy, embedding techniques, laboratory operations, decalcification, solution preparation and processing.

Prerequisites: MLTS 1300 or permission of the program director.
Corequisites: MLTS 1310L.
Offered: Fall.

The laboratory component of the course is utilized to develop skills required to perform routine and special stains. Students will identify and provide clinical correlation of routine and special stains.

Prerequisites: MLTS 1300 or permission of the program director.
Offered: Fall.

This course emphasizes the fundamentals and clinical significance of routine and special histological staining procedures. The student will differentiate between different classes of special stains performed in a histology laboratory.

Prerequisites: MLTS 1300 or permission of the program director.
Offered: Fall.

Students practice histotechnologyy procedures in a supervised histology lab setting. The laboratory component of the course is utilized to develop skills and competencies required to perform routine and special histology procedures.

Prerequisites: MLTS 1300 or permission of the program director.
Offered: Fall.

A study of immunohistochemistry procedures and interpretations.

Prerequisites: MLTS 1300, MLTS 1310, MLTS 1320 and MLTS 1330 or permission of the program director.
Offered: Spring.

Seminars in Histology: Various professional topics are presented for discussion including board exam reviews, professionalism, laboratory information systems and management principles.

Prerequisites: MLTS 1300, MLTS 1310, MLTS 1320 and MLTS 1330 or permission of the program director.
Offered: Spring.

The laboratory component of the course develops the skills and competencies required to perform the diagnostic procedures.

Prerequisite: MLTS 2010W.

Offered Fall

This course is a study of parasites, bacteria, viruses, mycobacteria, fungi, and their relationship to human disease states. Discussion is centered on the cultivation, methods of identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and serological diagnosis.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1115.
Offered: Fall, traditional & online options.

The laboratory component is used to develop the skills and competencies required to operate and standardize the instruments utilized in the performance of chemical tests. The use of quality control is emphasized.

Prerequisite: MLTS 2020W.

Offered: Fall

An in-depth study of analytical techniques utilized to measure the biochemical entities of blood and various body fluids. The correlation of test results to human physiology and pathology is emphasized.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1212K.
Offered: Fall, traditional & online options.

Seminar presentations on various topics related to medical laboratory science (topic reviews for board exams, professionalism, laboratory information systems, case presentations and/or other).

Corequisite: MLTS 2630.
Offered: Fall, traditional & online options.

The course is an introduction to music history and literature. No musical background is required. Students expand knowledge in order to appreciate and understand a wide variety of musical styles. This course examines the evoluation of Western art music from the earliest days of civilization to the present. The course is designed to arouse students’ interest in music as art and to develop their ability to understand it and respond to it. The course offers opportunities to hear recorded music in class and to experience live music in concerts. MUSC 1100 and FIAR 2250 are related courses; only one can count toward graduation.

Prerequisites: None.
Offered: On demand.

The current trends in professional nursing are explored. Emphasis is placed on the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of the Registered Nurse. Fundamental principles of leadership and management are introduced.

Prerequisite: NURS 2113.
Offered: Every semester.

Directed work experience with a business firm, government agency, or other organization under the Cooperative Education program in an area of a student's preparation and interest. Cooperative Education may or may not count toward degree requirements. Check your program in the College catalog or seek help from a faculty member in your major department.

Prerequisite: Completion of 9 semester hours with a 2.00 GPA and approval of instructor.
Offered: All semesters.

The following concepts will be presented: Functional definitions of occupational therapy; the history of occupational therapy, philosophy, and ethics; the roles of occupational therapy professionals; and differentiation of occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant responsibilities, the reimbursement for O.T. services and professional credentialing. An overview of the particular patient populations which an occupational therapy assistant might interact with is given. Specific types of treatment settings are explored in detail, with the scope of OTA practice examined, including the research data gathering role. Awareness of local and national occupational therapy organizations is emphasized. Demonstrated professional behaviors are encouraged.

Corequisites: OTAS 1104, OTAS 1105, OTAS 1111, ALHE 1115.
Prerequisite: ALHE 1120 and admission to OTA program.
Offered: Fall.

The role of the OTA in the evaluative process, treatment, documentation, and reassessment is presented. Recognition of specific skills related to adaptive procedures and the grading of tasks for maximized patient gains is examined. Treatment techniques and considerations for specific patient populations with physical dysfunction related issues are presented.

Corequisites: OTAS 1121, OTAS 1140, OTAS 1145.
Prerequisites: OTAS 1100, OTAS 1104, OTAS 1105, OTAS 1111, ALHE 1115, OTAS 1121.
Offered: Spring.

This course introduces the paralegal profession and the structure, function, and procedures of the legal system. Courtroom procedures, preparation of documents, case analysis, legal reasoning, career opportunities, certification, and professional affiliations will be explored with an emphasis on issues of ethics and confidentiality.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.

This course provides an introduction to the substansive areas of law, including contracts, property, torts, estates and probate, and criminal law, with an emphasis on developing practical paralegal skills. Students will analyze complex factual scenarios and will develop basic legal research and writing skills.

Corerequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099

Prerequisite: None

Offered: Fall semester, odd years

An introduction to the techniques of performing legal research using primary and seconding authorities and writing variouis legal documents. Students will develop legal research skills through the use of traditional resources and  and computerized legal research software. Preparation and writing legal briefs and other documents relating to legal research will be emphasized.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.

Prerequisite: PARA 1110 or permission of program director.

Offered: Spring.

This course presents fundamental concepts and procedures of civil litigation including the rules of civil procedure, rules of evidence, and common law principles with an emphasis on the role of the paralegal. Students will explore all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, alternative dispute resolution, and post-trial issues while focusing on their role and ethical obligations as members of a litigation team.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: PARA 1110, or permission of program director.
Offered: Spring Semester, even years.

This course provides an overview of the substantive law of real property annd offers an examination of the procedureal and practical aspects of property law with an emphasis on the role of the paralegal and the preparation of forms common to real estate transactions. A comprehensive overview of recording statues, title abstracting, title insurance, surveys, mortgages, leases, deeds of trust, and closings are provided.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099

Prerequisite: PARA 1110, or permission of program director.

Offered: Fall Semester, even years

This course presents fundamental concepts of the law of wills, trusts, and estate administration with an emphasis on the role of the paralegal. Students will examine the procedures, techniques, and the substantive law and will be exposed to legal documents commonly used in the administration of wills, trusts, and estates.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100, or permission of program director.
Offered: Spring semester, odd years.

An introduction to principles, trends, and laws governing domestic relations, including the topics of marraige, annulment, divorce, alimony, child custody, property division, adoption, and other related topics, with an emphasis on the paralegal's role. Students will develop legal skills through mock exercises and case documentation and will examine court proceedings and ethical issues relevant to family law.

Corerequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099

Prerequisite: PARA 1110, or permission of program director.

Offered: Fall semester, every other odd year.

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of contract law with an emphasis on the parelegal's role. Topics will include formation, performance, and enforcement of contracts under the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code, breaches of contracts, and available remedies. An examination of specific contracts and draft documents that are the subject of frquent litigation. Students will develop legal skills through case documentation and will examine court proceedings and ethical issues relevant to contract law.

Prerequisite: PARA 1110, or permission of program director.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.

Offered: Spring semester, every other even year.

This course provides an overview of employment and labor law with an emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics will include contract negotiations, contracts of employment, governmental regulations, discrimination issues, and worker's compensation. Students will develop legal skills through case documentation and will examine court proceedings and ethical issues relevant to emploment and labor law. Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.

Prerequisite: PARA 1110 or permission of program director

Offered: Spring semester, every other odd year

This course will allow students to study selected advanced topics or current issues in the law relevant to paralegal students. Students may repeat this course as long as different topics are offered and as long as they do not exceed the maximum number of hours permitted. A maximum of six credit hours in special topics may be applied toward program graduation requirements in the associate of Applied Science Degree. A maximum of three credit hours in special topics may be applied toward the certificate.

Prerequisite: PARA 1110, or permission of program director.
Offered: Summer semester, or as needed.

Discussion of the four major components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Designed for students who want to implement these principles by using the Darton College Fitness Facility.

Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Reviews the four basic components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students will be required to research assigned fitness topics and submit written reports.

Prerequisite: PHED 1161 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

Introduction and orientation to the history, philosophy, aims, and career opportunities in physical education, fitness and sports.
This class is restricted to PE Majors only.

Corequisite: READ 0099.
Offered: Spring.

A study of the identification, prevention, treatment and care for common sports injuries. (Meets only Area B requirements, will not count as an area G requirement.)

Prerequisite: None

Offered: Fall

This course is designed to introduce students to the thinking processes used in analyzing, evaluating, and creating information. The purpose of the course is to promote intellectual inquiry and exchange through the application of critical thinking in personal, professional, and sociopolitical contexts.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.

A survey of the major sub-fields of philosophy including epistemology, ontology, logic, ethics, social and political philosophy, aesthetics and philosophy of religion. Key problems that concern contemporary philosophers are explored and the dominant positions explained.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or permission of instructor.
Offered: On demand.

A general introduction to ethical theories and their application to moral issues as well as an exposure to dominant meta-ethical approaches. Emphasis is placed on the student developing a decision-making scheme to apply to moral dilemmas. Credit may not be received for both PHIL 2210 and ETHI 1101.

Prerequisite: PHIL 2205 or permission of instructor.
Offered: On demand.

This course is for students not majoring in mathematics or science and is a brief survey of the important aspects of physics and astronomy and will not count toward graduation if a physics course is presented for graduation. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material. Cannot be used with PHYS 1111 to satisfy Area D.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on mathematics placement test or completion of MATH 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

This course is for students not majoring in mathematics or science and is a brief survey of the important aspects of chemistry and geology and will not count toward graduation if chemistry is presented for graduation. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material. Cannot be used with CHEM 1100 or CHEM 1211 to satisfy Area D.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on mathematics placement test or completion of MATH 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

The course addresses fundamentals of Physical Science for teachers, grades 3-5. This course covers basic principles and teacher misconceptions from the fields of Chemistry and Physics and the Characteristics of Science. The course content is aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards for grades 3-5. Restricted to in-service teachers grades 3-5.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Offered: On demand

This is an introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material. Students receiving credit for PHYS 1111K cannot receive credit for PHYS 2211K. Cannot be used with PHSC 1011 to satisfy Area D.

Prerequisite: MATH 1112 or MATH 1113.

Offered: Fall

This is an introductory course which will include material from electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material. Students receiving credit for PHYS 1112K cannot receive credit for PHYS 2212K.

Prerequisite: PHYS 1111K.

Offered: Spring

This is an introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. Calculus will be used. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture materials. Students receiving credit for PHYS 2211K cannot receive credit for PHYS 1111K. Cannot be used with PHSC 1011 to satisfy Area D.

Prerequisite: MATH 1151

Offered: Fall

This is an introductory course which will include material from electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Calculus will be used. Laboratory exercises supplemen the lecture material. Students receiving credit for PHYS 2212K cannot receive credit for PHYS 1112K.

Prerequisite: PHYS 2211K

Offered: Spring

Survey of the American political system, focusing on the structures and on the processes of policy making. Instruction concentrates on American national and Georgia state governments and politics. Instruction also highlights the American political system in comparative and world perspective. (Satisfies the legislative requirement for the study of the U.S. and Georgia Constitutions.)

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.

An introduction to the political issues that transcend national boundaries such as the environment, population, immigration, nuclear proliferation, terrorism, religion, natural resources, etc.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.

An overview of the structure and processes of the international political-economic system, including topics such as economic and social interdependence, international trade, war and power, oil politics, green politics, and the problems associtaed with developing countries.

Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 78 or enrollment in READ 0099.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.

A broad survey of the major topics in psychology such as research methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, and abnormal.

Corequisite: None
Prerequisite: READ 0099 or a minimum reading CPE score of 75 and MATH 0097.
Offered: All semesters.

An introductory, non-laboratory based examination of human development across the lifespan with an emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive, and social development.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1101.
Offered: All semesters.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of social psychology. It will include topics such as: Social judgments, the formation of attitudes, gender and diversity, the perception of other people, conformity and obedience, group influence, prejudice, aggression, and conflict and peacemaking.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1101.
Offered: On demand.

READ 0099 is a preparatory course designed to improve reading techniques, vocabulary skills, and reading comprehension. The course also strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills as they apply to reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Exit requirements: at least a C average, demonstration of reading proficiency at the college level and a satisfactory score of 74 or higher on the Compass Reading Skills Test.

Placement: A score of 73 or below on the COMPASS reading skills test.
Offered: All semesters.

This course introduces students to the Respiratory Care profession and the skills needed to become a Respiratory Therapist. Topics will include the history of the Respiratory Care profession, and a discussion of the future of Respiratory Care. A description of the organlization of a hospital Respiratory Care department and an overview of common modalities and specialized areas of Respiratory Care including an introduciton to Therapist driven protocols and clinical practice guidelines. A discussion of job opportunities and areas for advancement within the profession. An overview of legal and ethical issues impacting health Care, and particularly Respiratory Care, in today’s Health Care environment. Universal precautions and OSHA blood and body fluids precautions will be presented. The functions of the NBRC, AARC, CoARC and the Georgia Medical Board will be examined and the credentialing and licensing processes outlined.

Corequisite: None.
Prerequisite: Completion of all Learning Support requirements.
Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring.

A course introducting students to the healthcare system and the Respiratory Care and Polysomnography professions. Topics will include the history of the Respiratory Care and Polysomnography professions, and a discussion of the future of both. A discussion of the current state of the health care system in the United States, a discussion of job opportunities and areas for advancement available within the professions. An overview of legal and ethical issues impacting Health Care, and particularly Respiratory Care and Polysomnography, in today’s Health Care environment. Communication principles and skills needed by Healthcare professionals are discussed. Universal precautions and OSHA blood and body fluids precautions will be presented. The functions of the accrediting, licensing, and credentialing organizations for both the Respiratory Care and Polysomnography professions, will be examined and the credentialing and licensing processes outlined. A discussion of professionalism and professional behavior will be included.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Accelerated Certificate Program or permission of Program Director.
Corequisites: None.
Offered: On demand.

The Regents’ Writing Skills course is intended to ensure that all graduates of USG institutions possess certain minimum skills in writing. Students learn to evaluate their own writing strengths and weaknesses and work on improving their writing skills so that they are able to write an essay meeting the Regents’ criteria.
NOTE: Students who have 45 or more college credit hours and/or have not passed the Regents Test Essay are required to enroll in RGTE 0199.

Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.

The Regents’ Reading Skills course is intended to ensure that all graduates of USG institutions possess certain minimum skills in reading comprehension. Students work on improving their comprehension of material drawn from a vareity of subject areas (social science, natural science and humanities) with various modes of discourse (exposition, narration and argumentation). Critial thinking and the following four major aspects of reading are emphasized: vocabulary in context, inferential and literal comprehension, and analysis.
NOTE: Students who have 45 or more college credit hours and/or have not passed the Regents’ Test Reading are required to enroll in RGTR 0198.

Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.

RGTW 0197 is a tutorial designed to acquaint the student scheduled to take the Regents' Test with testing procedures, as well as to sharpen skills in both reading and writing. Students who have completed the English composition requirements in their program are encouraged to register for RGTW 0197. This course is open only to students who have fewer than 45 college credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.

This course is designed to teach science majors the basic principles of performing a scientific research project. Each student will identify a problem, perform a literature search, design and perform an experiment, analyze data and present the results.

Prerequisites: BIOL 1108K, CHEM 1212K, PHYS 1112K, or consent of Division Chair.

Offered: On demand.

SPAN 1001 is an introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, and to the cultures of Spanish-speaking regions.

Prerequisites: READ 0099 and ENGL 0099.
Offered: All semesters.

SPAN 1002 is a continuation of SPAN 1001 with continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish, and orientation to the cultures of Spanishspeaking regions.

Prerequisite: SPAN 1001 or equivalent.
Offered: All semesters.

An introduction to speaking, listening, reading and writing in Spanish, with application in the context of health care related professions. Designed for individuals working or majoring in health care related fields with little or no current proficiency in Spanish, the course presents health care terminology and grammar necessary to accomplish certain tasks required in the workplace, as well as extensive cultural information related to Hispanic culture.

Prerequisites: READ 0099 and ENGL 0099.
Offered: Fall.

Continuation of Spanish for Health Care Professionals I. Continued development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Spanish, with application in the context of health care related professions. Designed for individuals working or majoring in health care related fields, the course presents health care terminology and grammar necessary to accomplish certain tasks required in the workplace, as well as extensive cultural information related to Hispanic culture.

Prerequisites: SPAN 1050.
Offered: Spring.

SPAN 2001 continues SPAN1002 and includes a review of idiomatic expressions and the past tenses, as well as an introduction of new vocabulary, structures, and grammatical concepts. Vocabulary and structures are integrated with cultural highlights.

Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or equivalent.
Offered: Fall.

SPAN 2002 continues SPAN 2001, and includes expansion of vocabulary and grammar, and more complex syntax, including hypothetical situations, use of subjunctive mood, and indirect discourse. Emphasis is placed on improving conversational and compositional skills in Spanish, and on heightening the student's awareness of daily life and current events in the Hispanic world as well as Hispanic contributions to the humanities.

Prerequisite: SPAN 2001 or equivalent.
Offered: Spring.

This course includes the survey and cirtical appreciation of Theatre. A first-level course designed to introduce theatre majors and non-majors to eras of theatre history and dramatic literature and to demonstrate how theatre practitioners form a collaborative working unit which results in a performance-ready production. No previous experience required.

Prerequisite: None