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participation status.
Prerequisite: Good standing in the athletic
training program (required.)
ATTR 4143 Equipment Fitting, Bracing and Orthotics (1-
3-0)
A study of protective athletic equipment fitting, brace,
orthotic and protective padding fabrication and application, as
well as other similar methods of athletic injury prevention.
Prerequisite: Good standing in the athletic training program
(required); FSSC 3313, 3350, and 3351 (recommended.) Fall,
even years
ATTR 4144 Current Topics in Athletic Training (1-1-0)
An
in-depth discussion of current topics facing the athletic
training professional.
Prerequisite: Good standing in
the
athletic training program (required.) Fall, even years
ATTR 4240 Organization and Administration of Athletic
Training Programs (2-2-0)
A comprehensive study of the
administrative issues involved with the delivery of athletic
training services.
Prerequisite: Good standing in the athletic
training program (required.) Fall, even years
BIBLE (BIBL)
BIBL 2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Variable credit may
be given. This course may be repeated for credit if content is
changed.
BIBL 2331 Methods in Biblical Interpretation (3-3-0)
Introduction to Biblical analysis, canonicity, transmission, and
interpretation.
Prerequisite: BIBL 1301, 1302, and co-
enrollment in THEO 2101. As needed
BIBL 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Study of a selected
topic in Bible.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2331 or consent of instructor.
Old Testament
BIBL 1301 Old Testament Survey (3-3-0)
Introductory
survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the
foundational issues of Old Testament history and
interpretation. Brief consideration is given to the entire Old
Testament.
Fall, Spring, Summer
BIBL 4302 Old Testament Historical Books (3-3-0)
Intensive study of the historical books of the Old Testament:
Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles,
Ezra, and Nehemiah. Attention is given to the background,
content, and interpretation of each book.
Prerequisite: BIBL
2331 or consent of instructor.
BIBL 4303 Old Testament Prophets (3-3-0)
Intensive study
of the books of the literary prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah,
Ezekiel, and the twelve minor prophets. Attention is given to
the background, content, and interpretation of each book.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2331 or consent of instructor.
BIBL 4304 The Pentateuch (3-3-0)
Intensive study of the first
five books of the Old Testament. Attention is given to the
background, content, and interpretation of each book.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2331 or consent of instructor.
BIBL 4305 Old Testament Writings (3-3-0)
Intensive study
of selected books from the Writings: Psalms, Job, Proverbs,
Ruth, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther,
and Daniel. Attention is given to the background, content, and
interpretation of each book.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2331 or
consent of instructor.
New Testament
BIBL 1302 New Testament Survey (3-3-0)
Introductory
survey of the New Testament. Emphasis is placed upon the
life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels, the expansion of
early Christianity in Acts, the teachings of the Pauline Epistles,
and the General Epistles and Revelation.
Fall, Spring,
Summer
BIBL 4301 New Testament Backgrounds (3-3-0)
Historical
background of the New Testament with special emphasis on
the history and literature of the inter-testamental period with
their relevance for understanding the life of Jesus and the
development of early Christianity.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2331 or
consent of instructor.
BIBL 4312 Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels (3-3-0)
Study of
the life and teachings of Jesus with special attention to the
application of His teachings to the modern religious and social
situation.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2331 or consent of instructor.
Spring, even years
BIBL 4313 The Letters of Paul (3-3-0)
Study of the life and
personality of Paul, followed by an intensive study of his
writings and central ideas.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2331 or consent
of instructor. Spring, odd years
BIBL 4314 General Epistles and Revelation (3-3-0)
Study
of the historical background, the books and central ideas of
Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude, and
Revelation.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2331 or consent of instructor.
Spring (even years)
BIBL 4315 The Gospel of John (3-3-0)
Intensive study of the
Gospel of John with special attention to the background,
nature, and theology of the document. Also to be considered
is the relationship of the Gospel to the Johannine Epistles and
Revelation.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2331 or consent of instructor.
Spring (odd years)
BIBL 4316 Acts (3-3-0)
Study of the book of Acts as the
account of the development of the early Christian church. The
background, text, and theology will be studied to understand
the history of the early church and current applications of
those teachings.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2331 or consent of
instructor. Fall (odd years)
BIOLOGY (BIOL)
BIOL 1106 General Biology I Laboratory (1-0-3)
This is a
laboratory course emphasizing the application of basic
laboratory techniques to investigate cellular mechanisms.
Concurrent enrollment of BIOL 1306 is required unless
waived by the instructor. A grade of C or better is required for
all Biology majors and minors (Not intended for the natural
science requirements for HSU Foundational Curriculum for
non-science majors.) Fall, Spring
BIOL 1107 General Biology II Laboratory (1-0-3
)
This is a
laboratory providing and introduction to the study of plants
and animals emphasizing anatomy, physiology, and life
histories.
Concurrent enrollment of BIOL 1307 is required
unless waived by the instructor. A grade of C or better is
required for all Biology majors and minors (Not intended for
the natural science requirements for HSU Foundational
Curriculum for non-science majors.) Fall, Spring
BIOL 1301 Modern Concepts in Biology (3-3-0)
This course
presents the application of the scientific method in the
biological sciences at the introductory level. Designed for non-
majors, the emphasis of this course will be in the area of
expertise of the professor.
Fall, Spring, Summer
BIOL 1306 General Biology I
(3-3-0)
This is an introductory
course emphasizing chemical and cellular organization. This
course will cover plant and animal metabolism, flow of genetic
information of living organisms and viruses, and the theories
of natural selection and speciation.
Concurrent enrollment of
BIOL 1106 is required unless waived by the instructor. A
grade of C or better is required for all Biology majors and
minors (Not intended for the natural science requirements for
HSU Foundational Curriculum for non-science majors.) Fall,
Spring
BIOL 1307 General Biology II (3-3-0)
This is an introductory
course emphasizing plant and animal form, function, and
physiology. This course will cover origin of eukaryotes and
prokaryotes as well as diversification of plants, fungi, and
major animal phyla.
Concurrent enrollment of BIOL 1107 is
required unless waived by the instructor. A grade of C or
better is required for all Biology majors and minors (Not
intended for the natural science requirements for HSU
Foundational Curriculum for non-science majors.) Fall, Spring
BIOL 1401 Life Science (4-3-2) [#]
A study of the
fundamental concepts of biology with special application to
man. This is a one-semester course designed to serve as an
option to satisfy the core requirement in natural science.
Fall,
Spring, Summer
BIOL 2099 (1-4 hrs. credit) Special Topics
Special course
designed to serve the general interest of students. May be
repeated for credit when topic varies. Will not count toward a
major or minor in biology.