College of Sciences

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Mission Statement
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Department of Biology and Geology
Department of Chemistry
Department Of Mathematical Sciences
Department Of Psychology
Pre-Professional Programs

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T he College of Sciences consists of the Department of Biology and Geology; the Department of Chemistry; the Department of
Mathematical Sciences; the Department of Psychology, and the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center. The College offers the Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Computer Science, and Psychology and the Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology and Psychology. The College also offers a Master of Science degree in Applied Clinical Psychology. The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center offers practicing teachers instruction ranging from one-hour workshops through formal graduate level (Graduate Regional Studies) instruction.

Two- and three-year curricula in most scientific fields including allied health sciences, engineering, geology and physics/astronomy are available. These two-and three-year curricula are coordinated with institutions of higher education such as USC Columbia, the Medical University of South Carolina, Clemson University, the College of Charleston, and the Medical College of Georgia where the student transfers to finish a baccalaureate degree.

The College offers full pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy and pre-veterinary science curricula. One or more years in other pre-professional programs such as forestry, plant science and agronomy also are available through the College.

The mission of the USC Aiken College of Sciences is to create and communicate scientific knowledge, serve as a community resource, and provide instruction and programs that offer students opportunities to learn the history, principles, theories, and concepts of the sciences through its teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

To that end, the College strives to:

• Continue the professional development of its faculty.

Director
Gwendolyn B. Johnson (Mathematics), M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1983

Director, Center of Excellence in Educational Technology
Gary J. Senn (Science Education/Biology), Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology, 1992

Director, Central Savannah River Area Hub
Gloria W. Allen (Mathematics), M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1982

The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center (RPSEC) is a cooperative effort between the University of South Carolina Aiken, business, industry, and schools in the Central Savannah River Area. Its programs challenge the present and inspire the future to effect systemic change in science and mathematics education. Its hands-on approach to teaching is designed to help people experience the beauty, the order, and the power of science and mathematics, as well as the interest and fun of discovery.

In order to promote lifelong learning and empower individuals to make informed decisions, the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center uses innovative methods to influence the quality of science and mathematics education, models effective instruction, and enhances students’ and teachers’ knowledge.

The Center offers educational institutes, courses and workshops for K-12 teachers that are designed both to increase basic knowledge of math and science as well as to enhance teaching skills. Programs are also offered for K-12 students to encourage their interest in both math and science. The Center emphasizes innovative, hands-on approaches that are intended to excite and encourage students and teachers as well as to allow them to have fun while they are learning. The Center draws upon the expertise of professional educators, engineers and scientists from colleges, industries and schools throughout the Central Savannah River Area to provide its services.

Allen J. Dennis, Department Chair

Professors
Allen J. Dennis (Geology), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1989
        Fall 2002 Harold Orville Whitnall Professor of Geology Chair at Colgate University
Hugh G. Hanlin (Zoology), Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1980
William A. Pirkle (Geology), Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1972, SCANA Chair in Physical Sciences
Jeffrey M. Priest (Zoology/Wildlife Ecology), Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 1986
Harry E. Shealy (Botany), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1972,

Associate Professors
Garriet W. Smith (Microbiology), Ph.D., Clemson University, 1981
James R. Yates (Molecular Genetics), Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany, 1988

Assistant Professors
Heather Bennett (Invertebrate Zoology), Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 2000
Andrew R. Dyer, (Plant Ecology), Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1996
William H. Jackson, Jr., (Immunology), Ph.D., Medical College of Georgia, 1995
David K. Strom (Physiology and Pharmacology), Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 1990

Instructor
Karin A. Willoughby (Geology), M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1975

Lecturers
Randolph J. Cumbest (Geology), Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988
Gene W. Eidson (Toxicology), Ph.D., Clemson University, 1989
Donald W. Imm (Botany), Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1990
Durward B. Pridgen (Anatomy), M.D., Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, 1969
Robert Van Pelt (Geology), Ph.D., City University of New York, 1990
Lynn D. Wike (Aquatic Biology), Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1987
Douglas E. Wyatt (Geology), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1995

Distinguished Professors Emeriti
John D. Spooner (Entomology), Ph.D., University of Florida, 1964
John B. Westbrook (Zoology), Ph.D., University of Georgia 1972

Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Biology and Geology is to offer the highest quality learning experiences to both majors and non-majors. To that end, the curriculum contains both general education courses and coursework that prepares students for graduate school, professional school, or employment. We offer a Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree, both with a major in Biology, a minor in Biology, a minor in Geology, and three years of Geology curriculum transferable to other undergraduate institutions. Both Biology and Geology also offer concentrations in a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

Department Goals
Our goals are to offer course work and other experiences that enable students to: (1) learn; (2) practice; and (3) communicate our sciences.

Students of Biology or Geology at USCA are given opportunities to learn the history, principles, theories, and laws of our sciences primarily from lectures, readings, and laboratory experiences. Students are given opportunities to practice our sciences in the laboratory, in the classroom, and in research. With practice, students develop skills in problem solving, analytical thinking, decision-making, and leadership. Students are given opportunities to communicate their knowledge and experiences through classroom written and oral reports, essays, and other presentations. Additionally, a senior research project is required with both written and oral reports.

Assessment
We use several methods to assess progress toward achieving our goals:

6. an alumni survey.

Biology
The Biology Program offers students the opportunity to learn concepts, conduct research, communicate ideas, and accept responsibilities in a scientific setting. Biology majors and non-majors study the history, laws, principles, and theories of the biological sciences. By the time of graduation, Biology majors will have:

More information about the Biology Program’s mission, goals, faculty research interests, student research opportunities, employment opportunities, and advisement is presented in the Department of Biology and Geology Student Handbook available from faculty advisors or the Department Office. Also see our home page on the World Wide Web at www.usca.edu/biogeo

Research and Teaching Facilities
The Department of Biology and Geology is housed in a modern, well-equipped building with attached greenhouses and research laboratories. The Department utilizes four additional teaching and research facilities representing diverse habitats: one located at the Highlands Biological Field Station, Highlands, N.C., a second located at the Gerace Research Center on San Salvador Island, Bahamas, W.I., a third at the Belle Baruch Marine Science Laboratory in Georgetown, S.C., and a fourth at the Savannah River Environmental Sciences Field Station, Savannah River Site, Aiken, S.C.

Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees with a major in Biology consists of five categories of courses to total a minimum of 120 semester hours:

It is the responsibility of each student to take the steps necessary to meet all requirements for the degree.

Cognate
The cognate is a special set of courses designed to support the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology. See Cognate course description under the Bachelor of Science degree requirements.

Minor
A minor in a discipline other than Biology is required for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Undergraduate Research
The Department of Biology and Geology offers a series of independent study and research courses designed to build student skills and proficiency in critical thinking, decision making, interpretation of data and written and oral communication. Students may begin as first year students with ABIO 199 and continue through the Sophomore and Junior years with ABIO 299 and 399. Additionally, we offer a research techniques lab course (ABIO 355). The series culminates with a Senior Research course (ABIO 499). The Department also offers Special Topics courses (ABIO 598 and AGLY 398, 598) in response to student interest and faculty expertise. All majors are required to participate in a seminar series (ABIO 490/AGLY 490) prior to graduation.

Students interested in a major in Biology at USC Aiken may obtain a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The requirements for each are given below.

1. General Education Requirements.................................  56-62

A. Skills and Competencies¹.................................  27-33

English 101 and 102².................................  6
    Composition/Composition and Literature

Math/Statistics/Logic.................................  7-13
    (Biology majors must take a minimum of one Calculus course and one Statistics course as detailed below)

    Calculus component:
        If you place in AMTH 141 and successfully complete this course, then you are finished with the                        Calculus requirement................................ 4

If you place in AMTH 122, then you must also take AMTH 111 in order to meet the General Chemistry pre- or corequisite................................  6

If you place in AMTH 111, subsequently you will take AMTH 112 and AMTH 141................................ 10

          or you can take AMTH 111 followed by AMTH 122................................. 6

    Statistics component: (choose one area)
            AMTH 201, APSY 225 or ABUS 296.................................  3

Computer Science (choose one of the following).................................  3
            ACSC 102, 145, 204, 205 or 206

Applied Speech Communication³.................................   3
            ACOM 201, 241, 342, 440

Foreign Language⁴................................. 8

    Natural Sciences................................. 8
        ACHM 111 and ACHM 112

    Social and Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)................................. 6
        Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
        Economics, Political Science, Geography

    Humanities (at least two areas)................................. 9
        Philosophy (not logic),
        History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
        Foreign Language (200 level and above),
        Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
        Communications (Last two digits in 50s or 60s)

    History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)................................. 3

    American Political Institutions................................. 3
        (APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)

2. Major Requirements⁶................................. 38-41

    Biology 101, 102................................. 8
    Biology 350, 370................................. 8
    Two additional courses at the 300 - level (not 399)................................. 8
    Two 500-level courses................................. 6-8
    Two additional courses at the 300-level or above
    (no 598)*................................. 7-8
        *ABIO 399 and 499 may be used for major credit, however only five hours of biology credit can be         obtained in this way
    Biology 490 or Geology 490.................................  1

3. Minor................................. 15-19 Requirements are prescribed by the college/school that offers the minor program. See Department listings for     specific minor requirement. Courses taken toward the minor cannot be counted toward major or general education requirements, with the exception of free electives, which may count toward the minor. All courses for the minor must be passed with a grade of C or better. Students should notify their advisor and the department chair of the minor that is selected.

Bachelor of Science—Major in Biology
1.    General Education Requirements  ................................. 56-62

A.    Skills and Competencies¹  ................................. 27-33

English 101 and 102²  ................................. 6
Composition/Composition and Literature

Math/Statistics/Logic  ................................. 7-13
(Biology majors must take a minimum of one Calculus course and one Statistics course as detailed below)

Calculus component:
If you place in AMTH 141 and successfully complete this course, then you are finished with the Calculus requirement  ................................. 4
If you place in AMTH 122, then you must also take AMTH 111 in order to meet the General Chemistry pre- or corequisite  ................................. 6
If you place in AMTH 111, subsequently you will take AMTH 112 and AMTH 141  ................................. 10
or you can take AMTH 111 followed by AMTH 122 ................................. 6

Statistics component: (choose one area)
AMTH 201, APSY 225 or ABUS 296  ................................. 3

Computer Science (choose one of the following)  ................................. 3
ACSC 102, 145, 204, 205 or 206

Applied Speech Communication³  ................................. 3
ACOM 201, 241, 342, 440

Foreign Language⁴ ................................. 8

B.   Methods and History of Disciplines⁵ .................................. 29
Natural Sciences  ................................. 8
    ACHM 111 and ACHM 112

Social and Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)  ................................. 6
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
Economics, Political Science, Geography

Humanities (at least two areas)  ................................. 9
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Foreign Language (200 level and above),
Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
Philosophy (not logic),
Communications (Last two digits in 50s or 60s)

History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)........................... 3
American Political Institutions.......................................................... 3
                   (APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)

2.    Major Requirements⁶ ................................. 37-40
Biology 101, 102  ................................. 8
Biology 350, 370  ................................. 8
Another course at the 300 - level (not including 399)................................. 4
Two 500-level courses................................. 6-8
Additional courses at the 300-level or above
    (no 598)*................................. 7-8
     *ABIO 399 may be used for up to 2 hours of biology credit
Biology 490 or Geology 490...................................................................... 1
Biology 499........................................................  3
 

3.    Cognate (courses that support the major)  ................................. 12
In addition to the satisfactory completion of courses in the major field of study, a student must also complete a specified number of hours in advanced courses related to his/her major as prescribed by his/her major. At least one physics and one organic chemistry course is required for a B.S. Biology cognate.

Physics (201, 202 or 211, 212).................................  4-8

Organic Chemistry (331, 331L, 332, 332L)................................. 4-8

Students can satisfy the cognate by taking a combination of Physics and Organic Chemistry; however if only one of each is taken, four additional hours can be obtained from upper level chemistry, computer science, experimental psychology, geology, mathematics, or statistics. Courses from other fields may be allowed pending Departmental approval.

4.       Electives^7,8 ................................. 6-15

Total hours required⁹ ................................. 120

1 For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 45.
2 Students must complete English 101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements. Students must also complete AEGL 102 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements and before taking other English courses.
3 The following are considered Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM 440.
4 Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.
5 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies course has been completed elsewhere in the student’s degree program.
6 Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in Biology courses to graduate. In addition, a grade of C or better is required in Biology 101, 102, 350, and 370. No more than one D grade will be accepted in required Biology courses. At least sixteen hours of the Biology Major Requirements must be completed at USC Aiken.
7 No more than three hours of activity courses may be counted as electives.
8 Physics 201 and 202 are highly recommended electives and are required for admission into some professional schools.
9 Developmental courses will not count toward the 120 hour requirement for a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biology.

Cognate in Biology
Non-biology majors wishing to take a cognate in Biology should choose courses from the 300, 500 or 600 levels.

Minor in Biology
Non-Biology majors may choose to support their major by completing a minor in Biology. Prerequisites for courses used toward the minor in Biology are Biological Science I and II (ABIO 101 and 102). The Biology Minor consists of a minimum of 15 hours at or above the 300-level. We suggest that students seek the advice of the Department of Biology and Geology Chair  regarding specific Biology courses best suited for their major.

Geology
The first two to three years of course work leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Geology are available at USCA. Appropriate courses at USCA for the geology major include general education courses; Geology 101, 102, 311, 325, 331, 335, 336, 398, 401, 401L, 431, 500, 570, 571 and 598; and courses in mathematics, chemistry or physics.

Cognate in Geology
Those students wishing to complete a cognate in Geology should choose from the following: Geology 311, 325, 331, 335, 336, 398, 401, 401L, 431, 500, 570, 571 and 598.

Minor in Geology
Majors in other disciplines may choose to support their major by completing a minor in geology. Geology 101 (Physical Geology) is the prerequisite for courses used toward a minor in geology. The Geology Minor consists of a minimum of 15 hours drawn from the following:

AGLY 102 Historical Geology  ................................. 4
AGLY 311 Paleontology  ................................. 4
AGLY 325 Depositional and Diagenetic Environments  ................................. 4
AGLY 331 Structural Geology  ................................. 4
AGLY 335 Igneous and Metamorphic Environments  ................................. 4 
AGLY 336 Introduction to Geophysics  ................................. 4 
AGLY 398 Topics in Geology  ................................. 1-4
AGLY 401 Environmental Geomorphology  ................................. 3 
AGLY 401L Environmental Geomorphology Laboratory  .................................  1 
AGLY 431 Southern Appalachian Geology   ................................ 4 
AGLY 500 Field Geology ................................ 6 
AGLY 570 Environmental Hydrogeology ................................ 3
AGLY 571 Environmental Hydrogeology Laboratory  ................................ 1
AGLY 598 Advanced Topics in Geology  ................................  1-4

Total hours required¹ ................................. 15
¹All courses in the minor must be passed with a grade of C or better

BIS Concentration in Biology and Geology
A BIS program can be structured for students whose interests are in both Biology and Geology. Such a program may be particularly appropriate for students with interests in the study of the environment. Students should contact the Director of BIS or the chairperson of the Department of Biology and Geology for more details.

Course Descriptions

Biology (ABIO)

ABIO 101 Biological Science I. (4) Biological principles and concepts through the cellular level of organization including evolutionary processes. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ABIO 102 Biological Science II. (4) Biological principles and concepts from the tissue through ecosystem levels of organization. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ABIO 199 Introduction to Biological Research I. (2) (Prereq: consent of instructor and biology department approval). An independent study course in which students will write a literature review and proposal for a research project. This course is intended for freshman or sophomore biology majors who have the capability and strong desire to conduct biological research. (May not be used to meet general education requirements or for biology major credit.)

ABIO 200 Plant Science. (4) An introduction to plant science for the non-biology major. This course does not serve as a prerequisite for other biology courses. The significance of plants, plant development, physiology, genetics, evolution and ecology will be considered. Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week.

ABIO 205 Human Biology. (4) A topical course reviewing human anatomy and physiology, immunity and disease, cancer biology, and genetics. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Satisfies General Education Lab Science Requirement.

ABIO 206 Genetics and Society. (4) (Designed for non-science majors) Genetic principles, emphasizing human heredity. Relevance of recent advances in genetics. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

ABIO 232 Anatomy. (4) Required of students in nursing and pharmacy. Not available for major credit in biology. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ABIO 242 Physiology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 101 or 102 or 232 and ACHM 101 or ACHM 111) Required of students in nursing and pharmacy. Not available for major credit in biology. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Spring, Summer)

ABIO 270 Environmental Life Science. (4) This course emphasizes the biological and ecological principles that govern the interactions of humans with the biosphere. An emphasis is placed on the impact of population growth and the conservation of natural resources and environmental pollution. Not for Biology major credit. Three lecture hours per week and three laboratory hours per week.

ABIO 280 Introduction to Turf Management. (3) An introduction to the maintenance and care of golf course turf. The course will include topics on turfgrass species, maintenance practices, pest management and the impact of turf management on the environment.

ABIO 299 Introduction to Biological Research II. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 199, consent of instructor and biology department approval). An independent study course in which students will implement and complete a research project. Oral and written results required. This course is intended for freshman and sophomore biology majors who have the capability and strong desire to conduct biological research. (May not be used to meet general education requirements or for biology major credit.)

ABIO 302 Cell and Molecular Biology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 101, AMTH 111, ACHM 112; Prereq. or coreq.: ACHM 331). Principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure, molecular organization, and physiology. Genome organization and expression. Cell growth, division, and cell-cell interactions. Three lecture and three lab hours per week. (Spring)

ABIO 312 Invertebrate Zoology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 102 and sophomore standing) Phylogenetic and comparative aspects of anatomy, physiology, reproduction and embryology of invertebrate phyla of the animal kingdom. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

ABIO 315 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 102 and sophomore standing) Phylogenetic and comparative aspects of anatomy and embryology. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

ABIO 316 Vertebrate Zoology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 102 and sophomore standing) Morphology, systematics, evolution, life history, distribution, ecology of vertebrates. Laboratory study will emphasize native species. Field trips and collections required. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Spring, even years)

ABIO 320 Principles of Botany. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 102) A phylogenetic survey of the major plant and fungal divisions and consideration of their structure, life history and development. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

ABIO 325 Plant Physiology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 320 and ACHM 112) Principles of plant physiology with emphasis on higher plants and the concept of whole-plant physiology. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Spring)

ABIO 330 Microbiology I. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 102 or 242 and ACHM 102 or ACHM 111) An introduction to bacteria and viruses, emphasizing morphology, ultrastructure, metabolism and growth. Discussion of pathogenic microorganisms, antigen-antibody relationships and anti-microbial agents. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ABIO 340 Virology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 101 and 102) Basic virological concepts including viral diseases, virus-cell interactions, and patterns of viral replication. The course will primarily cover those viruses involved in human disease. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week (Spring, odd years).

ABIO 350 Fundamental Genetics I. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 101 and 102, ACHM 112) Principles of transmission and molecular genetics; quantitative inheritance; recombination; biochemical aspects of gene function and regulation; developmental and population genetics. Examples drawn from microorganisms, plants, animals and man. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Spring)

ABIO 355 Integrated Research Techniques. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 101, 102; ACHM 111, 112; AMTH 111) Integrated Research Techniques is designed to introduce the student to the use of technology in research along with methods of scientific inquiry, especially as they apply to biology, both by study and by practice. Topics will focus on the integration and use of technology in areas such as experimental design, literature searches, data collection and statistical analysis, scientific writing and oral presentation skills.

ABIO 360 Animal Physiology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 350) Cellular, systemic and organismal principles with a significant emphasis upon comparative aspects of animal physiology. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

ABIO 370 Ecology and Evolution. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 102; AMTH 111 or 122 or consent of instructor) Introduction to theory of ecological interactions, population biology, evolutionary processes, and adaptive strategies of organisms. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

ABIO 399 Independent Study: Biology. (1-2) (Prereq: 16 hours of biology and biology faculty approval) One hour of credit can be awarded following the successful completion of a literature review or a set of prearranged laboratory exercises, two hours of credit can be earned upon the completion of an approved literature review and preliminary research. (May not be used for biology major credit.)

ABIO 490 Senior Seminar. (1) (Prereq: 90 semester hours) Discussion and presentation of current topics in biology and geology by students, faculty, and visiting scientists. Emphasis is placed on effective oral communication and critical examination of scientific information and ideas. Students will discuss current papers in the fields of biology and geology as a prelude to weekly seminars given by faculty, visiting scientists, and USCA biology majors. Spring, Fall: Pass/Fail.

ABIO 499 Senior Research: Biology. (3) (Prereq: consent of instructor and project approval by biology faculty; successful completion of fourteen hours or more credit in Biology Courses at or above the 300-level; successful completion of the Writing Proficiency Portfolio or AEGL 201; Coreq: ABIO 490 or AGLY 490). A capstone experience involving independent scientific research that will culminate with written and oral reports. One hour (formal) and six hours (informal) per week. Research topic should be approved one semester prior to enrollment. Offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer, however ABIO 499 cannot be taken as a corequisite in summer. Students enrolled in ABIO 499 in Summer must therefore enroll in ABIO/AGLY 490 prior to enrolling in ABIO 499.

ABIO 502 Advanced Cell/Molecular Biology. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 302) This course is designed to expand upon the basic principles of Cell/Molecular Biology as presented in ABIO 302. Special emphasis will be placed on molecular aspects of the Biology of cells. (Spring)

ABIO 510 Entomology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 312 or consent of instructor). The anatomy, taxonomy, behavior, physiology, life histories, and origin and evolution of Arthropoda with special consideration of diversity and medical economic importance of insects. Local and coastal work is involved.

ABIO 516 Herpetology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 316 or consent of instructor) Systematics, distribution, morphology, life history, behavior, ecology and current literature of amphibians and reptiles with special emphasis on South Carolina species. Field trips and collections required. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Spring, odd years)

ABIO 528 Seasonal Flora. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 320 or consent of instructor) Introduction to vascular plant systematics with emphasis on field identification and collection of flora native to South Carolina. Will concentrate on the prevailing flora at the time of the year the course is taught. Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week. (Summer)

ABIO 540 Cancer Biology. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 302 or ABIO 350) Regulation and events involved in signal transduction, cell division, and oncogenesis. These mechanisms underlie current understanding of the onset and maintenance of cancer in humans. Three lecture hours per week.

ABIO 541 Principles of Biochemistry. (3) (Prereq: ACHM 332 and ABIO 101 or consent of instructor) A survey of the fundamental principles of biochemistry. Three lecture hours per week. (Fall)

ABIO 542 Principles of Biochemistry II. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 541 or consent of instructor) Advanced principles of biochemistry including specific enzymatic mechanisms (e.g., dehydrogenases, kinases, carboxylases), biochemical regulation (e.g., function of dinucleotides, metals, and other coenzymes, specific feedback mechanisms, induction of enzyme activity), and electron transport (e.g., diversity of electron donors involved in electron transfer mechanisms). Three lecture hours per week. (Spring).

ABIO 550 Immunology. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 350) Basic immunological concepts including hematopoiesis; immunoglobulin structure, function, and genetics; antigen processing and presentation; cellular immunology; hypersensitivity; immune responses to disease; and vaccines. Three lecture hours per week. (Spring, even years).

ABIO 570 Principles of Ecology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 370, statistics) Interactions between organisms and the environment; ecosystem structure and function; sampling techniques and data analysis. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Spring, even years)

ABIO 571 Ecology of the Southern Appalachians. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 320 or consent of instructor) An introduction to the ecology of the Southern Appalachian mountains in general and the Great Smoky National Park in particular. Covers the formation of the mountains, glaciation and its effect on floral communities of the GSMNP, Whitaker’s classification, abiotic factors affecting plant and animal communities of the Southern Appalachians, plant morphology and taxonomy, the effect of exotic species on native species and orienteering. Additional fees required at registration. (Spring, even years)

ABIO 572 Wetlands Ecology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 370). Wetlands history, hydrology, soils, vegetation, chemistry, social impacts and roles as ecotones. Emphasis is on the ecological principles associated with wetland structure and function. 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. Required weekend field trips.

ABIO 573 Forest Ecology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 370). Identification of forest communities based on the biological and non-biological characteristics that define the inherent processes of those communities. Functional processes related to local community interactions as well as successional development of communities will be examined. 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. Required weekend field trips.

ABIO 580 Ecology of the Bahamas (4) (Prereq: ABIO 320 or consent of instructor). A study of terrestrial and marine ecosystems including structural and functional interactions among various biotic and abiotic components. All field studies and a portion of the lectures are performed at the Bahamian Field Station in San Salvador, Bahamas. Subjects covered include plant adaptations and distribution, biogeochemical cycling, coral reef and mangrove ecology. In-depth studies of seagrass meadows will be conducted at different permanent sites around the island. Additional fees required. (Taught December-January break (enroll in Spring semester) and July-August (enroll in Fall semester)).

ABIO 581 Tropical Marine Biology. (3) (Prereq: Junior standing and consent of instructor) The objective of this course is to provide an overview of tropical marine ecosystems and their biological communities with a special focus on coral reefs and coral reef organisms. There will be a strong emphasis on systematics, taxonomy, and the ecology of dominant taxa and species. Each day will consist of lectures and trips to the field. A large portion of the time in the field will be spent snorkeling on near-shore patch reefs and surveying coastal and inland environments. Course is taught at the Bahamian Field Station on San Salvador Island, Bahamas. Special permission required. For major credit in Biology a student must also have ABIO 312 and ABIO 320. Additional fees assessed by Bahamian Field Station. (Summer)

ABIO 583 Pathology of Coastal Organisms. (3) (Prereq: Junior standing and consent of instructor) Course will be concerned with known and suspected coastal invertebrate diseases. Emphasis will be placed on techniques involved with the identification, pathogenesis, microbiology, and ecology of the pathogens, and the ecological significance of stress and disease occurrence. Particular consideration will be given to diseases of coral reef organisms. Basic principles regarding coral reef biology and marine microbiology will also be covered. Course will consist of morning lectures, afternoon field trips, and evening laboratories. Course will be taught at the Bermuda Biological Station in August. Students must have special permission and register through BBS. For major credit in biology a student must also have ABIO 312 and ABIO 320. Additional fees assessed by Bermuda Biological Station. (Summer)

ABIO 598 Special Topics: (Biology). (3-4) (Prereq: Junior standing and consent of instructor) A lecture course in advanced biological science not covered in detail in existing courses. Courses for three credit hours will meet for three lecture hours each week. Those courses for four credit hours will meet for three lecture and three laboratory hours each week.

Geology (AGLY)

AGLY 101 Physical Geology. (4) This course will illustrate the methods and enterprise of science as they have been applied to interpret the earth. The technical subject matter will be concerned as much with natural processes as with their products-the minerals, rocks, fossils, structure and surface forms of the earth. The course will emphasize the interplay between hypothesis, experiment and observable fact that characterizes productive physical science. Three lectures and three laboratory hours per week.

AGLY 102 Historical Geology. (4) The practice of geology as a historical science with emphasis on the methods of analysis, nature of the record and guiding philosophy that have allowed geologists to decipher the history of the earth. Three lectures and three laboratory hours per week.

AGLY 103 Environmental Earth Science. (4) Analysis of the basic energy cycles of the earth. The interaction of human activity with earth processes to affect the environment. Three lectures and three laboratory hours per week.

AGLY 201 Integrated Earth Science. (4) A survey of major earth systems. Internal geologic processes; surface geologic processes; geologic time; atmosphere, weather and climate; ocean circulation patterns; the earth in the context of the solar system and the universe. Not intended for students who major in the sciences. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

AGLY 311 Paleontology. (4) (Prereq: AGLY 101, or ABIO 101, or MSCI 101 or permission of instructor) Descriptive environmental biogeographic and evolutionary aspects of paleontology, using examples from the major groups of fossils. Three hour lecture, three hour laboratory each week. Field trips.

AGLY 325 Depositional and Diagenetic Environments. (4) (Prereq: AGLY 101) A survey of the mineralogy and petrology, spatial and temporal frameworks and sequence stratigraphy of sedimentary environments emphasizing sedimentary basins. Includes coverage of deposition and diagenesis: cements, mineralization, and the development of porosity and permeability. 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. Required field trips.

AGLY 331 Structural Geology. (4) (Prereq: AMTH 141 or AMTH 122) Deformation of the earths stress, strain, elastic behavior, brittle and ductile deformation, geology and mechanics of simple geologic structures, selected orogenic belts. Three hour lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Occasional field trips.

AGLY 335 Igneous and Metamorphic Environments. (4) (Prereq: AGLY 101, ACHM 111) A survey of the mineralogy and petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks emphasizing plate tectonic settings. The temporal and spatial frameworks of metamorphic and igneous activity at plate margins will be covered as well as crystal chemistry, magma genesis, and P-T-t paths. 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. Required field trips.

AGLY 336 Introduction to Geophysics. (4) (Prereq: AMTH 142, AGLY 101, and APHY 201 or APHY 211) Structure and dynamics of the solid earth; fundamentals of plate tectonics, geodesy, gravity, seismology, geochronology, and thermal studies. Includes laboratory.

AGLY 398 Topics in Geology (1-4) (Specified prereq. or permission of instructor) Selected topics in the Geological Sciences. Laboratory and field experiences may be included where appropriate.

AGLY 399 Independent Study. (1-4) (Prereq: permission of instructor)

AGLY 401 Environmental Geomorphology. (3) (Prereq: AGLY 101 or AGLY 103 or AGLY 201) Analysis of the processes that create land forms at outcrop, map, and regional scales, in a plate tectonic context. Application of inductive reasoning to the interpretation of geomorphic features.

AGLY 401L Environmental Geomorphology Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AGLY 101 or AGLY 103 or AGLY 201; Coreq: AGLY 401) Basic principles of mapmaking in the field. Required field trips over Spring Break and several weekends.

AGLY 431 Southern Appalachian Geology. (4) (Prereq: AGLY 101) The stratigraphic, structural, magmatic, and metamorphic features of the Southern Appalachian origin, studied through the readings in the literature and outcrop observation. Requires one weekend field trip and a five day field trip over Spring Break. Special Fee assessed at registration covers lodging and transportation on the trips.

AGLY 490 Senior Seminar. (1) (Prereq: 90 semester hours) Discussion and presentation of current topics in biology and geology by students, faculty, and visiting scientists. Emphasis is placed on effective oral communication and critical examination of scientific information and ideas. Students will discuss current papers in the fields of biology and geology as a prelude to weekly seminars given by faculty, visiting scientists, and USCA biology majors. Spring, Fall: Pass/Fail.

AGLY 500 Field Geology. (6) (Prereq: 16 hours in geology, not including AGLY 103, or 201; permission of instructor) Geological field techniques including the use of field instruments and preparation of geologic maps and cross sections. Supervised geologic investigations of a local area. Written final report required.

AGLY 570 Environmental Hydrogeology. (3) (Prereq: AGLY 101 and AMTH 119 or AMTH 141 or AMTH 122 or permission of instructor) Environmental consideration of the hydrologic cycle, occurrence and movement of ground water, aquifer analysis and water well emplacement and construction. Water quality, pollution parameters, and the geochemistry of selected natural water systems. The effects of environmental problems, waste disposal, and water development upon the aqueous geochemical regime. Occasional field trips. (Laboratory AGLY 571 is optional).

AGLY 571 Environmental Hydrogeology Laboratory. (1) (Coreq: AGLY 570) Laboratory to accompany Environmental Hydrogeology (AGLY 570).

AGLY 598 Advanced Topics in Geology. (1-4) (Prereq: specified prerequisites, or permission of instructor) An in-depth study of highly specialized geological topics not covered in detail in existing courses.

Monty Fetterolf, Department Chair

Associate Professors
Monty L. Fetterolf (Chemistry), Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara, 1987
Jack G. Goldsmith (Chemistry), Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1994
Kutty Pariyadath (Chemistry), Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1977
Ann M. Willbrand (Chemistry), Ph.D., Florida State University, 1981

Laboratory Manager /Lecturer
Ronald J. Ruszczyk (Chemistry), Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1985

Lecturers
Susan Glenn (Chemistry), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2001 
Morris Jones (Chemistry), M.S., University of South Carolina, 1999
 

Department Mission Statement
The Department of Chemistry strives to offer curricula of high academic quality, to foster an environment supportive of scholarly activity, to provide service courses for the general education of undergraduate students, and to serve as a chemistry resource for the community. To this end, the department offers a B.S. Degree with a Major in Chemistry, a Minor in Chemistry, and courses that may be used to satisfy the chemistry requirements that are stipulated by other degrees, or to satisfy the General Education Requirements in science.

Curricula
The Department of Chemistry offers a baccalaureate degree with a major in Chemistry. Students must complete a set of courses that fulfill the general education requirements, a set of courses that comprise the major, a set of courses that comprise the cognate and several hours of elective courses. It is the responsibility of each student to see to it that he/she completes all requirements for the degree. Students will be assisted in course selection by their major advisor.

The cognate is a minimum of 12 hours intended to support the course work in the major, and must be selected with the approval of the advisor. The cognate differs from a minor in that the courses are sophomore level or above and may be distributed over more than one subject area. A student wishing greater depth in an area may choose a minor which will encompass the cognate requirements.

For more information, see the USC Aiken Chemistry Department website at: http://chemistry.usca.edu.

Advisement Options
A chemistry major, in consultation with his/her adviser, may take appropriate courses in Biology and Geology and thus obtain a strong background in Environmental Science.

The curriculum of the chemistry degree along with selected courses in Biology will prepare a student for admission to Medical, Dental, or Veterinary School.

Bachelor of Science—Major in Chemistry
Requirements for the chemistry major are listed below. For a chemistry major, a grade of C or higher is required in all chemistry courses counting towards the degree.

1.    General Education Requirements  ................................. 61-62

A.    Skills and Competencies¹ ................................. 32-33

English 101 and 102² ................................. 6
Composition/Composition and Literature

Applied Speech Communication³ ................................. 3

Mathematics (AMTH 141, 142 and 241)  ................................. 12

Computer Science (ACSC 145⁴)  ................................. 3-4

Foreign Language⁵ ................................. 8

B.   Methods and History of Disciplines⁶ ................................. 29
Natural Sciences  ................................. 8
APHY 211 and 212 or APHY 201 and 202

Social and Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)  ................................. 6
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Geography

Humanities (at least two areas)  ................................. 9
History, Literature, Fine Arts History, Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion, Foreign Language (200 level and above), Philosophy (not logic), Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)

History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)........................... 3
American Political Institutions.......................................................... 3
                   (APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)

2.      Major Requirements^7,8 ................................. 40
ACHM 111, 112, 321, 321L 331, 331L, 332, 332L, 541, 541L, 542, 542L, 511, 511L ,522, 499⁹

3.       Cognate¹⁰ ................................. 8-12
4.       Electives¹¹ ................................. 6-11

Total hours required  ................................. 120

1 For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 45.
2 Students must complete English 101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements. Students must also complete AEGL 102 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements and before taking other English courses.
3 The following are considered Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM 440.
4 Equivalent computer science course emphasizing problem-solving and programming in a procedural language may also be acceptable.
5 Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.
6 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies course has been completed elsewhere in the student’s degree program.
7 A grade of C or higher is required in all chemistry courses counting toward the degree.
8 A maximum of 46 hours of Chemistry courses can be applied toward graduation.
9 Completion of a thesis and seminar on the research project are required for graduation.
10 APHY 212 can be counted toward a cognate.
11 Developmental courses can not be used toward this degree.

Minor in Chemistry Requirements:
ACHM 331/331L  ................................. 4
ACHM 332/332L  ................................. 4
ACHM 321/321L or ACHM 522  ................................. 4
ACHM 340/340L or ACHM 541/541L or ACHM 542/542L  ................................. 4
Total hours required  ................................. 16

Course Descriptions

Chemistry (ACHM)

ACHM 101 Introduction to Chemistry. (4) (Prereq: Successful completion of AMTH 099, placement into AMTH 108 or above, or consent of the department) An introduction to the principles and vocabulary of chemistry appropriate for those in the health sciences or for general education. The first of a two-semester sequence of courses (ACHM 101 and ACHM 102); not intended for those in engineering, mathematical and natural sciences; three lecture hours and three lab hours per week.

ACHM 102 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry. (4) (Prereq: ACHM 101 or consent of the department) The second semester of a two-semester sequence of courses appropriate for those in the health sciences or for general education. A survey of the nomenclature and reactions of organic compounds, and their application to the study of molecules relevant to biochemistry; not intended for those in engineering, mathematical and natural sciences; three lecture hours and three lab hours per week.

ACHM 105 Chemistry in Society. (4) (Prereq: none) An introduction to basic chemistry and chemical methodologies as they interconnect with relevant societal issues. Hands-on, small-scale laboratory exercises will be used to enhance the understanding of chemistry as it occurs in day-to-day life. Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week. Designed as a general education course. Not intended for allied health or nursing majors or for engineering, science, or premed majors requiring two or more semesters of chemistry.

ACHM 111 General Chemistry I. (4) (Prereq: at least one year of high school chemistry, ACHM 105, ACHM 101 or an equivalent course, or consent of the department; prereq/ coreq: AMTH 111) The first portion of a two-semester sequence of courses that introduces the principles, vocabulary and methods of chemistry appropriate for those in engineering, mathematical and natural sciences. This course pre-supposes an introductory knowledge of chemistry; three lecture hours and three lab hours per week.

ACHM 112 General Chemistry II. (4) (Prereq: ACHM 111 or consent of the department) The second portion of a two-semester sequence of courses that introduces the principles, vocabulary and methods of chemistry appropriate for those in engineering, mathematical and natural sciences; three lecture hours and three lab hours per week.

ACHM 321 Quantitative Analysis. (3) (Prereq: ACHM 112; coreq: ACHM 321L) Treatment of solution equilibria in conjunction with an introduction to statistical methods, spectroscopy, separations, and electrochemistry. Three lecture hours per week.

ACHM 321L Quantitative Analysis Laboratory. (1) (Coreq: ACHM 321) The practice of volumetric and gravimetric analysis with exposure to spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrochemical methods. Three laboratory hours per week.

ACHM 331 Organic Chemistry I. (3) (Prereq: ACHM 112; coreq: ACHM 331L) Nomenclature, reactions, mechanisms and synthesis of carbon compounds. Three lecture hours per week.

ACHM 331L Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. (1) (Coreq: ACHM 331) Laboratory safety, synthesis, separation and purification of carbon compounds. Three laboratory hours per week.

ACHM 332 Organic Chemistry II. (3) (Prereq: ACHM 331; coreq: ACHM 332L) A continuation of ACHM 331. Three lecture hours per week.

ACHM 332L Organic Chemistry Laboratory II. (1) (Prereq: ACHM 331L; coreq: ACHM 332) Continuation of ACHM 331L. Spectroscopic identification of carbon compounds. Three laboratory hours per week.

ACHM 340 Introduction to Chemical Instrumentation. (3) (Prereq: ACHM 331; Coreq: ACHM 340L) An overview of the physical principles behind the uses of modern chemical instrumentation. Three lecture hours per week. Cannot be used for credit in the chemistry major.

ACHM 340L Introduction to Chemical Instrumentation Laboratory. (1) (Coreq: ACHM 340) Focus on proper procedures for instrument usage and data interpretation. Experiments will be drawn primarily from related scientific disciplines. Three lab hours per week. Cannot be used for credit in the chemistry major.

ACHM 399 Independent Study. (1-4) (Prereq: permission of instructor)

ACHM 498 Topics in Chemistry. (1-4) (Senior standing or consent of instructor) Selected topics in Chemistry. Lecture and/or laboratory course in advanced topics not covered in existing courses.

ACHM 499 Senior Research. (1-3) (Prereq: permission of instructor; coreq: senior status) Available only for senior chemistry majors. Students will participate in a research project under the direction of a chemistry faculty member. A thesis and presentation are required upon completion of the research. This course will provide the capstone experience. During the first semester of enrollment in ACHM 499 the student may enroll for two to three semester hours. Subsequently, a student may enroll for up to three additional semester hours. A minimum of three semester hours are required for graduation and a student can enroll for a maximum of six credit hours.

ACHM 511 Inorganic Chemistry. (3) (Prereq: or coreq: ACHM 541 or consent of department) Consideration of atomic structure, valence, complex compounds and systematic study of the periodic table. Three lecture hours per week.

ACHM 511L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. (2) (Coreq: ACHM 511 or consent of department) The synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds by specialized methods. Six laboratory hours per week. (formerly ACHM 513)

ACHM 522 Instrumental Analysis. (4) (Prereq: ACHM 542 or consent of department) Theory and applications of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Two lecture and six laboratory hours per week.

ACHM 541 Physical Chemistry I. (3) (Prereq: ACHM 112 and APHY 212 or APHY 202; coreq: AMTH 241, ACHM 541L or consent of department) Theories and laws relating to chemical changes. Three lectures per week.

ACHM 541L Physical Chemistry Laboratory I. (1) (Coreq: ACHM 541 or consent of department) Applications of physical chemical techniques. Three laboratory hours per week.

ACHM 542 Physical Chemistry II. (3) (Prereq: 541; coreq: ACHM 542L or consent of department) Theories and laws relating to chemical changes; a continuation of ACHM 541. Three lecture hours per week.

ACHM 542L Physical Chemistry Laboratory II. (1) (Prereq: ACHM 541L; coreq: ACHM 542 or consent of department) Applications of physical chemistry techniques. Three laboratory hours per week.

ACHM 550 Principles of Biochemistry. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 101, ACHM 332, ACHM 541) An introduction to the chemistry of biological compounds and cellular processes emphasizing thermodynamics, kinetics, and structure.

ACHM 590 Introductory Glassblowing. (1) (Prereq: junior or senior standing, or consent of instructor) The history and fundamental application of glassblowing techniques. Three laboratory hours per week.

Mathematics, Computer Science,
Engineering, Physics, and Astronomy

Michael D. May, Department Chair
Jane C. Lybrand, Math Learning Center Director

Associate Professors
Stelios Kapranidis (Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics), Ph.D., University of Washington, 1981
Janie H. Key (Mathematics and Computer Science), M.S. (Mathematics), Vanderbilt University, 1971; M.S. (Computer Science), University of South Carolina, 1985
Stephen C. King (Mathematics), Ph.D., Yale University, 1978
Reginald Koo (Mathematics), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1985

Assistant Professors
Teiling Chen (Mathematics and Computer Science), Ph.D., University of Western Ontario, 2001
Koffi Fadimba (Mathematics), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1993
Rao Li (Mathematics and Computer Science), Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1999
Michael D. May (Engineering and Mathematics), M.S., U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, 1976
Thomas F. Reid (Mathematics and Statistics), Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1997

Senior Instructor
David G. Jaspers (Mathematics), M.S., University of South Carolina, 1984

Instructors
S. Jane C. Beattie (Mathematics), M.M., University of South Carolina, 1983
Jane C. Lybrand (Mathematics), M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1970
Nancy R. Moseley (Mathematics), M.A.T., University of South Carolina, 1975
Huiqing Yang (Mathematics and Computer Science), M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1999; Ph.D.,          University of Mississippi, expected 2002
Yilian Zhang (Mathematics and Computer Science), M.S., Beijing Normal University (China), 1997; M.S., University of Rochester, expected 2002; Ph.D., University of Rochester, expected 2002

Distinguished Professors Emeriti
Henry S. Gurr (Physics), Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1966
Robert G. Phillips (Mathematics), Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles, 1968

Professor Emeritus
Frederick P. Huston, III (Computer Science), M.A., Emory University, 1972

Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Mathematical Sciences is to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of mathematics and the related areas of computer science, engineering, physics and astronomy. To this end the Department: (a) provides students throughout the University with training in thinking analytically through problem-solving activities and in communicating effectively using graphical and numeric symbols; (b) provides instruction in a number of courses required for the USC engineering program; (c) provides the mathematical background for pre-service and continuing elementary school teachers and secondary school mathematics teachers; and (d) provides Mathematics/Computer Science and Industrial Mathematics majors with background for graduate studies or preparation for careers in the mathematical sciences. In addition, the Department seeks to foster study, learning and appreciation of the mathematical sciences among pre-college students through outreach activities.

Curricula
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mathematics/Computer Science and the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Industrial Mathematics. The Department also offers a number of courses required for USC’s engineering programs, minors or BIS concentrations in either mathematics or computer science, and serves other disciplines at USCA through course offerings which provide basic skills necessary for general education or for the pursuit of studies in those disciplines.

Mathematics Placement Testing is described on page 10.

Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement Examinations may be used to gain credit and advanced placement in calculus and computer science. For more information on Advanced Placement, refer to page10.

The Math Lab
The Math Lab of the Department of Mathematical Sciences offers a variety of services to help students in freshman and some sophomore level mathematics courses as well as other courses which use mathematics. The Math Lab, staffed by student tutors, offers free tutoring to any USCA student in these courses. It also provides a number of learning aids such as video or audio tapes, books, software, and manuals. Students are encouraged to come to the Math Lab for help with their math courses. No appointment is necessary and hours when student tutors are available are posted on the door. The Math Lab is located in the Administration Building Room 219.

The Computer Aided Instructional (CAI) Service is provided as part of AMTH 112. It is staffed by an Instructor and student assistants. Students are to come to the CAI lab at designated times as indicated in their schedule or as agreed upon by the student and instructor. The Testing Service, staffed by student assistants, provides outside class testing for students in AMTH 112 and the calculus sequence AMTH 141, 142, and 241.

Engineering
USCA offers the first two years of the USC Columbia Engineering program. The program offers the core courses common to all specialties in engineering and prepares the student to transfer as a junior to the Columbia campus or to other universities which offer baccalaureate degrees in engineering. The requirements for the first two years for all engineering majors are the following:

Mathematics:     AMTH 141, 142, 241, 242
Chemistry:         ACHM 111, 112
Physics:             APHY 211, 212
Engineering:     ENGR 101, 102, 200 ELCT 221

In addition, the following list shows requirements for the given major:
Chemical Engineering:     ENGR 290
Civil Engineering:             ENGR 210, 260
Electrical and Computer Engineering: EECE 211
Mechanical Engineering: ENGR 210, 260, 290

Students wishing to take a cognate in Engineering should choose courses from: ENGR 200, 210, 260, 290, or EECE 211, or ELCT 221.

Humanities & Social Sciences:
English 101 and 102 (a grade of C or better in each; the student may repeat these courses until a grade of C or better is earned); three hours in history and three hours in fine arts; and 12 hours subject to certain restrictions chosen from the following fields: anthropology, art history, economics, English language and literature, foreign languages (above 300 level), government, history, international studies, music appreciation, philosophy, psychology, religion, sociology, and theatre art. These 12 hours must be chosen so that the total humanities and social science program does not include more than four fields of study and so that one field includes at least three courses with at least one of those courses at the 300 level or above. This means that you can choose at most one other area in addition to English, history, and fine arts. Certain additional restrictions apply to the selection of these courses. Students should consult closely with their advisors to be sure these requirements are satisfied. Students planning to change to the Columbia campus must either make a satisfactory score on the Foreign Language Placement Test or else complete two semesters of the same foreign language.

Bachelor of Science—Major in Mathematics/Computer Science
The program for the Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics/Computer Science allows the flexibility for a student to choose a general advisement track or a computer science advisement track. The curriculum provides a background for graduate studies and/or careers in mathematics or computer science.

1.    General Education Requirements  ................................. 57

A.    Skills and Competencies¹ ................................. 28
English 101 and 102² ................................. 6
Composition/Composition and Literature

Applied Speech Communication³ .................................  3

Foreign Language⁴ ................................. 8

Mathematics⁵  (AMTH 141, 142, 174)  ................................. 11

B.    Methods and History of Disciplines⁶ ................................. 29

Natural Sciences (choose 8 hours from the same area)  ................................. 8
ACHM 111, 112 or APHY 211, 212, or Biology, Geology

Social/Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)  ................................. 6
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Geography

Humanities (at least two areas)  ................................. 9
History, Literature, Fine Arts History, Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion, Foreign Language 200 and above,
Philosophy (not logic), Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)

History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)........................... 3
American Political Institutions.......................................................... 3
                   (APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)

2.    Major Requirements⁵ ................................. 52
Core Courses:................................. 24
AMTH 241, 242, 544  ................................. 11
ACSC 145, 146, 562  ................................. 11
AMTH/ACSC 590  ................................. 3

General Advisement Track:.................................  27
AMTH 546 or AMTH 554  ................................. 3
ACSC 210, ACSC 220  ................................. 6
Other AMTH or ACSC
courses numbered above 300⁷  ................................. 18
or
Computer Science Advisement Track:................................. 27
ACSC 210, 220, 330, 420, 411, 520  ................................. 18
Other AMTH or ACSC courses
numbered above 300⁵ ................................. 9

3.     Cognate or Minor
A cognate or minor is not required because of the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

4.      Electives⁸ ................................. 11

Total hours required⁶ ................................. 120
1 For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 45.
2 Students must complete English 101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements. Students must also complete AEGL 102 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements and before taking other English courses.
3 The following are considered Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM 440.
4 Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.
5 Must have C or better
6 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies course has been completed elsewhere in the student’s degree program.
7 At most 6 hours of Independent study may be used.
8 Developmental courses cannot be used for credit toward this degree.

Bachelor of Science—Major in Industrial Mathematics
The Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Mathematics prepares mathematically oriented students for careers in industry. The curriculum includes a variety of courses in mathematics, computer science, the natural sciences, and engineering.

1.    General Education Requirements  ................................. 57

A.    Skills and Competencies¹ ................................. 28
English 101 and 102² ................................. 6
Composition/Composition and Literature

Applied Speech Communication³ ................................. 3

Foreign Language⁴ .................................  8

Mathematics⁵ (AMTH 141, 142, 174)  ................................. 11

B.    Methods and History of Disciplines⁶ ................................. 29

Natural Sciences  ................................. 8
APHY 211 and  212 

Social/Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)  ................................. 6
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
Economics, Political Science, Geography

Humanities (at least two areas)  ................................. 9
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
Foreign Language 200 and above,
Philosophy (not logic),
Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)

History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)........................... 3
American Political Institutions.......................................................... 3
                   (APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)

2.      Major Requirements⁵ ................................. 37
AMTH 241 Calculus III  ................................. 4
AMTH 242 Differential Equations  ................................. 4
AMTH 544 Linear Algebra  ................................. 3
ASTA 509 Statistics  ................................. 3
ASTA 510 Statistical Quality Assurance  ................................. 3
AMTH 518 Industrial Mathematics I  ................................. 3
AMTH 519 Industrial Mathematics II  ................................. 3
AMTH 599 Senior Project  ................................. 3
ACSC 145 Introduction to Algorithmic Design I  ................................. 4
ACSC 146 Introduction to Algorithmic Design II  ................................. 4
ACSC 562 Numerical Methods .................................  3

3.     Engineering⁵  ................................. 12
Engineering (USCA) courses numbered 200 and above  ................................. 12

4. Technical Electives⁷ .................................  11

5. Electives ................................. 9

Total hours required⁶ ................................. 126
1 For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 45.
2 Students must complete English 101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements. Students must also complete AEGL 102 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements and before taking other English courses.
3 The following are considered Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM 440.
4 Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for Foreign Language study.
5 Must have C or better
6 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies course has been completed elsewhere in the student’s degree program.
7 Technical electives may be chosen from natural sciences (except APHY 211 and 212), computer science (courses numbered 200 and above), mathematics (courses numbered 300 and above), engineering (ENGR 102 and courses numbered 200 and above), technical writing or other courses approved by the Department. Technical electives may include no more than nine credit hours of engineering technology courses offered by technical colleges and approved by the Department.

Minor in Computer Science

Prerequisites:
Mathematics placement above AMTH 111, or completion of either AMTH 111 or 170 with a grade of C or better.

Corequisite:
AMTH 174 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science. This course must be completed with a grade of C or better before taking ACSC 220. AMTH 174 may be used in partial fulfillment of General Education requirements.

Requirements:
ACSC 145 Introduction to Algorithmic Design I  ................................. 4
ACSC 146 Introduction to Algorithmic Design II  ................................. 4
ACSC 210 Comp. Systems and Assembler Lang. Prog.  ................................. 3
ACSC 220 Data Structures and Algorithms  ................................. 3
One additional ACSC course numbered 200 or above,
        or EECE 211 Intro. to Comp. Engineering  ................................. 3
One additional ACSC course numbered 300 or above  ................................. 3
Total hours required  ................................. 20

Minor in Mathematics

Prerequisite:
Completion of AMTH 141 and AMTH 142 with grades of C or better.

Requirements:
AMTH 174 Discrete Mathematics  ................................. 3
AMTH 241 Calculus III  ................................. 4
AMTH 242 Ordinary Differential Equations  ................................. 4
Two other Math or Stat courses number 300 and above (except 503)  ................................. 6
Total hours required  ................................. 17

Students wishing to take a cognate in Mathematics/Computer Science should take any Mathematics courses numbered 241 or above, or Computer Science 145, 146, or any Computer Science courses numbered 210 or above.

Physics/Astronomy
Students wishing to major in Physics or Astronomy may complete part of the curriculum at USCA. Successful completion of these courses will allow the student to transfer to another university to continue studies toward the baccalaureate degree. In addition to the general education requirements, students should take Physics 211, 212; Mathematics 141, 142, 241, 242; Chemistry 111, 112; and Foreign Language. (See complete Physics major program in USC Columbia Bulletin.)

Course Descriptions
Astronomy (AAST)

AAST 111 Descriptive Astronomy. (3) Introduction to the solar system and distant celestial objects such as stars, galaxies, nebulas, quasars, black holes. Intended primarily for the non-science major. Three lecture hours per week. (Spring)

AAST 111L Descriptive Astronomy Laboratory. (1) (Prereq or Coreq: AAST 111) Study and telescope observations of the night time sky, exercises and demonstrations to accompany AAST 111. Three laboratory hours per week. (Spring)

Computer Science (ACSC)

ACSC 101 Introduction to Computer Concepts. (3) (Prereq: placement in AMTH 099/108 or above or satisfactory completion of a developmental algebra course) Capabilities and limitations of computers, programming in BASIC, history and development of modern computers, components of a computer system, computer jargon, machine language, software demonstration and evaluation. Intended primarily for non-mathematics/computer science majors. Open only to those students who have not previously completed a computer course.

ACSC 102 Computer Applications and Programming. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 108, placement higher than AMTH 108 or consent of department) Introduction to systematic computer problem-solving using a procedural language. Emphasis is placed upon algorithm development and program implementation. This course also provides exposure to applications such as spreadsheets, database management and web-page design leading to an advanced level of competency. The course is intended for students who are already familiar with the basic use of computers for non-calculating purposes (word processing, use of the internet, email, etc.) and who desire a background in computer solutions to practical problems.

ACSC 145 Introduction to Algorithmic Design I. (4) (Prereq: by mathematics placement above AMTH 111, or completion of either AMTH 111 or 170 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor). Designing algorithms and programming in a procedural language. Three hours of lectures and three hours of laboratory per week.

ACSC 146 Introduction to Algorithmic Design II. (4) (Prereq: grade of C or higher in ACSC 145) A continuation of ACSC 145. Rigorous development of algorithms and computer programs; elementary data structures. Three hours of lectures and three hours of laboratory per week.

ACSC 204 BASIC Programming. (3) Computer programming in the BASIC language. BASIC is the beginner’s all-purpose symbolic language available for most microcomputers.

ACSC 205 COBOL Programming. (3) Computer programming in the COBOL language. COBOL is a business applications programming language.

ACSC 206 FORTRAN Programming. (3) (Prereq: by mathematics placement above AMTH 111, or completion of AMTH 111 or AMTH 122 or AMTH 170 with a grade of C or better, or consent of department) Computer programming in the FORTRAN language. FORTRAN is a scientific applications programming language.

ACSC 207 C Programming and the UNIX Environment. (3) (Prereq: completion of either ACSC 145 or ACSC 206 with a grade of C or better, or consent of Department.) Programming in C under the UNIX programming environment, I/O programming, UNIX processes, fork, exec, pipes and signals, the UNIX environment tools.

ACSC 209 Topics in Computer Programming. (3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Programming and application development using selected programming languages. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title.

ACSC 210 Computer Systems and Assembler Language Programming. (3) (Prereq: completion of ACSC 145 with a grade of C or better) Computer organization; addressing techniques; assembler language programming; arithmetic and logical instructions; subroutines, linkages and macros; errors.

ACSC 220 Data Structures and Algorithms. (3) (Prereq: Grade of C or better in AMTH 174 and ACSC 146, or consent of instructor.) Theory and advanced techniques for representation of information. Abstract data types: lists, stacks, queues, sets, trees, and graphs. Algorithms for sorting, searching, and hashing.

ACSC 330 Programming Language Structures. (3) (Prereq: Grade of C or better in ACSC 210 and ACSC 220) Formal specification syntax and semantics; structure of algorithms; list processing and string manipulation languages; statement types, control structures, and interfacing procedures.

ACSC 399 Independent Study. (3-9) (Prereq: consent of instructor)

ACSC 411 Operating Systems. (3) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in ACSC 220) Basic concepts and terminology of operating systems. Process implementation, synchronization, memory management, protection, resource allocation, system modeling, pragmatic aspects, case studies.

ACSC 415 Data and Computer Communications. (3) (Prereq: ACSC 220) The study of concepts and techniques used in designing and implementing data communications systems. Topics will include fundamental limitations on communication systems through high level applications protocols such as HTML. The concepts of layered systems will be presented using OSI and TCP/IP systems as examples.

ACSC 420 File Management. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in ACSC 220) Review of input/output devices, input/output management; file organization; sorting; searching and merging; file structures in database systems; time and storage space considerations.

ACSC 492, 493, 494, 495 Topics in Computer Science. (3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Study of selected topics in computer science. To be offered as a lecture course on a "demand basis" only.

ACSC 520 Database System Design. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in ACSC 420) Database organization; design and use of database management systems; database models, including network, hierarchical and relational; data description languages, data independence and representation.

ACSC 562 Numerical Methods. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 242 and AMTH 544 or consent of instructor, and a working knowledge of programming) An introduction to numerical methods used in solving equations and systems of equations, numerical integration, differential equations, interpolation and approximation of functions.

ACSC 590 Math/CS Capstone Seminar. [=AMTH 590](3) (Prereq: Senior standing in Math/CS or Math Ed major, or consent of Department). Intended primarily for Math/CS Majors and Math Ed Majors. Each student is required to do an in-depth study of some topic to be presented orally and in writing in class, and to participate in the discussion and debate of topics presented by other students. Topics will be tied together under a common theme chosen by the faculty.

Engineering (ENGR)

ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering I. (3) Engineering problem solving using computers and other engineering tools.

ENGR 102 Introduction to Engineering II. (3) Introduction to basic concepts in engineering graphics as a means of communication, including orthographic projections, descriptive modeling, and computer graphics.

ENGR 200 Statics. (3) (Prereq: AMTH 141) Introduction to the principles of mechanics. Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Distributed forces, centroids and centers of gravity. Moments of inertia of areas. Analysis of simple structures and machines. A study of various types of friction.

ENGR 210 Dynamics. (3) (Prereq: ENGR 200) Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Kinetics of particles with emphasis on Newton’s second law; energy and momentum methods for the solution of problems. Applications of plane motion of rigid bodies.

ENGR 260 Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids. (3) (Prereq: ENGR 200 and a grade of C or better in AMTH 142, or consent of department). Concepts of stress and strain; stress analysis of basic structural members, consideration of combined stress, including Mohr’s Circle; introductory analysis of deflection; buckling of columns.

ENGR 290 Thermodynamic Fundamentals. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 142) Definitions, work, heat and energy. First law analyses of systems and control volumes. Second law analysis.

ENGR 330 Introduction to Vibrations. (3) (Prereq: ENGR 210, AMTH 242) Theoretical and experimental analysis of systems involving one degree of freedom, including measurement methods. Introduction to free vibrations in systems with two degrees of freedom.

ENGR 360 Fluid Mechanics. (3) (Prereq: ENGR 200, APHY 211) Basic principles of fluid statics and dynamics; conservation laws of mass, momentum and energy developed in the context of control volume formulation; application of dimensional analysis, dynamic similitude, steady-state laminar viscous flow, and turbulent flow.

Engineering, Electrical and Computer (EECE)

EECE 211 Digital Logic Design. (3) (Prereq: AMTH 141) Computer structures; logic design; sequential machines; engineering computing.

Electrical Engineering (ELCT)

ELCT 221 Circuits I. (3) (Prereq: AMTH 142). Linear circuit analysis and design.

Mechanical Engineering (EMCH)

EMCH 301 Numerical Methods for Engineers. (3) (Prereq: AMTH 242) Applications of numerical methods and digital computers to solve engineering problems. Methods of integration, differentiation, solution to ordinary differential equations, root-finding, and solution of simultaneous equations.

EMCH 327 Design of Mechanical Elements (3) (Prereq: ENGR 210, 260, 360) Design against static failure and fatigue failure of structural members and machine parts; design and selection of components including fasteners, welds, shafts, springs, gears, bearings and chain drives.

Mathematics (AMTH)

AMTH 103 Mathematics for Practical Purposes I. (3) Contemporary mathematical thinking is emphasized through a broad study of topics which could be used in making both personal and political decisions. Some of the topics will be taken from the following: management science (networks, circuits, planning and scheduling), social and political choice and decision making (voting systems, weighted voting, Banzhaf power index, fair division, apportionment), and personal and public finance (investing for savings, amortizing debt, decision-making using consumer finance models and inflation). Appropriate technology will be used to support the course.

AMTH 104 Mathematics for Practical Purposes II. (3) Contemporary mathematical thinking is emphasized through a broad study of topics which could be used in making both personal and political decisions. Topics will be taken from the following: mathematics of competition and conflict (game theory), size and shape (scaling real objects, similarity and growth, symmetry and patterns, Fibonacci numbers, Escher tilings), logic (propositional logic, analytical reasoning, models of deduction), coding information using number theory for accuracy and privacy, and statistics and probability (random sampling, statistical evidence, statistics in practice, application). Appropriate technology will be used to support the course. This course may be taken before AMTH 103.

AMTH 108 Applied College Algebra. (3) (Prereq: by placement, C or better in an elementary algebra course, or by consent of department) Study of functions and graphical methods with the aid of technology. Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential, and other functions; solving equations; properties of logarithms and exponents. Emphasis will be on using algebra as a language for expressing problems and using algebraic and graphical methods for solving problems, data analysis, and other applications. Required graphing calculator specified in course schedule. (Four hours per week typically divided into 2 hours lecture and 2 hours collaborative learning, discussion, and exploratory activities).

AMTH 111 Precalculus Mathematics I. (3) (Prereq: by placement, satisfactory completion of AMTH 099 or grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of department; may be taken concurrently with AMTH 112) Topics in algebra specifically needed for AMTH 141, 142, 241: the study of equations and inequalities, graphs, functions and inverse functions including logarithmic and exponential functions, zeros of polynomials, and systems of equations and inequalities.

AMTH 112 Precalculus Mathematics II. (3) (Prereq: by placement, satisfactory completion of AMTH 099 or grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of department; may be taken concurrently with but not before AMTH 111) Topics in trigonometry specifically needed for AMTH 141, 142, 241: trigonometric functions and their applications. Includes the study of complex numbers, vectors and polar coordinates.

AMTH 122 Survey of Calculus with Applications. (3) (Prereq: by placement, satisfactory completion of AMTH 099 or grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of department). An introduction to differential and integral calculus with an emphasis on applications. Review of functions and graphs; derivatives of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions; curve sketching, optimization problems; partial derivatives and Lagrange multipliers; area under a curve. (Not intended for those who plan to take more than one calculus course).

AMTH 140L Introduction to Computer Algebra. (1) (Prereq: placement above AMTH 111 and 112 and C or better in AMTH 111 and 112, or consent of Department) A laboratory course to introduce a computer algebra system in various fields of mathematics such as algebra, trigonometry and calculus with emphasis on how to use the software to solve complex problems symbolically, numerically and graphically. Highly recommended for students entering calculus sequence AMTH 141, 142, 241.

AMTH 141 Calculus I. (4) (Prereq: by placement, consent of department, or grade of C or better in AMTH 111 and AMTH 112) Functions; limits; derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphical concepts including parametric equations; and introduction to integration. (6 hours a week typically divided into 3 hours lecture, and 3 hours discussion and exploratory activities).

AMTH 142 Calculus II. (4) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 141 or consent of department) Integration including change of variable and integration by parts; applications to area and volume. Infinite series including power series, Taylor’s formula, and approximations. (6 hours a week typically divided into 3 hours lecture, and 3 hours discussion and exploratory activities).

AMTH 170 Finite Mathematics. (3) (Prereq: by placement, satisfactory completion of AMTH 099 or grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of department). Matrices, systems of linear equations, linear programming, permutations and combinations, elementary probability and statistics, mathematics of finance. (A student who earned credit for AMTH 121 may not take AMTH 170 for credit.)

AMTH 174 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science. (3) (Prereq: by mathematics placement above AMTH 111, completion of either AMTH 111 or AMTH 170 with a grade of C or better, or consent of department) Basic mathematics needed for the study of computer science: Propositions and predicates; mathematical induction, sets, relations, boolean algebra, automata, grammars and languages, computable functions.

AMTH 199 Selected Topics in Freshman Mathematics. (3) (Prereq: consent of department). Topics in mathematics at the freshman level which are not regularly covered in the standard Mathematics curriculum.

AMTH 221 Basic Concepts of Elementary Mathematics. (3) (Prereq: by placement, satisfactory completion of AMTH 099 or grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of department). The meaning of number, fundamental operations of arithmetic, the structure of the real number system and its subsystems, elementary number theory. Open only to students in elementary education, early childhood education, or others pursuing add-on certification in elementary education.

AMTH 222 Basic Concepts of Elementary Mathematics. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 221) Informal geometry and basic concepts of algebra open only to students in elementary education, early childhood education, or others pursuing add-on certification in elementary education.

AMTH 241 Calculus III. (4) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 142 or consent of instructor) Vector algebra and vector calculus, including gradients, vector fields, line integrals, multiple integrals, divergence and rotation, Jacobians, and cylindrical and spherical coordinates. (6 hours a week typically divided into 3 hours lecture, and 3 hours discussion and exploratory activities).

AMTH 242 Ordinary Differential Equations. (4) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 241 or consent of instructor) First order and linear higher order ordinary differential equations, systems of equations, Laplace transforms. (Three lecture hours and three hours laboratory).

AMTH 399 Independent Study. (3-9) (Prereq: consent of instructor)

AMTH 420 History of Mathematics. (3) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in AMTH 142 and AMTH 174 or consent of instructor) A survey of the development of mathematics from ancient times to the present with emphasis on the development of algebra, geometry, and calculus, and the contributions of mathematics to advances in science and technology.

AMTH 492, 493, 494, 495 Topics in Mathematics. (3 each) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Study of selected mathematical topics. To be offered as a lecture course on a "demand basis" only.

AMTH 503 Geometry for Middle School/General Mathematics Teachers (3) (Prereq: by examination placement above AMTH 112, a grade of C or better in AMTH 221 or AMTH 222, or by a grade of C or better in AMTH 111 and AMTH 112, or consent of instructor). Topics include: methods of proofs, concepts and selected theorems of Euclidean geometry with a concentration on proofs/problem-solving using geometric concepts with selected software. Open only to middle school and elementary education majors and teachers of General Mathematics at the secondary level. (This course is not appropriate for secondary mathematics certification).

AMTH 518 Industrial Mathematics I. (3) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in AMTH 174 and AMTH 544 and ASTA 509) The construction of mathematical models for applied problems using discrete mathematics and statistics. This course emphasizes the use of advanced mathematical methods for the solution of "real world" problems arising from an industrial setting.

AMTH 519 Industrial Mathematics II. (3) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in AMTH 242 and AMTH 544) The construction of mathematical models for applied problems in terms of ordinary and partial differential equations. This course emphasizes the use of advanced mathematical methods for the solution of "real world" problems arising from an industrial setting.

AMTH 531 Foundations of Geometry. (3) (Prereq: AMTH 241 or consent of instructor) The study of geometry as a logical system based upon postulates and undefined terms. The fundamental concepts of Euclidean geometry developed rigorously on the basis of a set of postulates. Some topics from non-Euclidean geometry.

AMTH 540 Modern Applied Algebra. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 544; and also grade of C or better in either AMTH 174 or EECE 211; or consent of Department). Introductory modern algebra emphasizing finite structures useful in applied areas, including binary relations and Boolean algebras. Applications of the mathematical topics studied are a significant part of the course.

AMTH 544 Linear Algebra. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 241 or consent of the department) Vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices, determinants. Systems of equations, inversion, characteristic equations, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, quadratic forms, Jordan and rational forms, functions of matrices.

AMTH 546 Introduction to Algebraic Structures. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 544 and also grade of C or better in either AMTH 174 or EECE 211; or consent of Department) Sets, mappings, equivalence relations. Elementary properties of semi-groups, groups, rings, fields.

AMTH 550 Advanced Multivariable Calculus. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 241 or consent of instructor) Vector calculus of n-variables; implicit and inverse function theorems; extremum problems; Lagrange multipliers; Taylor series; Jacobians; multiple integrals; line integrals; vector fields; surface integrals; theorems of Green, Stokes and Gauss.

AMTH 552 Complex Variables. (3) (Prereq: A grade of C or better in AMTH 241). Complex integration, calculus of residues, conformal mapping, Taylor and Laurent series expansions, applications.

AMTH 554 Introduction to Analysis. (3) (Prereq: AMTH 241) Theory of functions of one variable; limits; continuity; differentiation, integration; Taylor series; power series; sequences and series of functions.

AMTH 590 Math/CS Capstone Seminar. [=ACSC 590](3) (Prereq: Senior standing in Math/CS or Math Ed major, or consent of Department). Intended primarily for Math/CS Majors and Math Ed Majors. Each student is required to do an in-depth study of some topic to be presented orally and in writing in class, and to participate in the discussion and debate of topics presented by other students. Topics will be tied together under a common theme chosen by the faculty.

AMTH 598 Internship in Industrial Mathematics. (3-6) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in AMTH 519 and ASTA 510) Provides work experience in industry. The student will be given an assignment in an industry in which the mathematical, technical, engineering and communication skills can be employed. (Pass/Fail grading)

AMTH 599 Senior Capstone Seminar in Industrial Mathematics. (3) (Coreq or prereq: AMTH 598) Major topics and issues in industrial mathematics to be chosen by instructor. Requirements include a report of the student’s internship, plus an integration of the principles of the course work in a project to be presented in class.

Statistics (ASTA)

ASTA 201 Elementary Statistics. (3) (Prereq: by placement, satisfactory completion of AMTH 099 or grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of department). An introductory course in the fundamentals of modern statistics, descriptive statistics, probability and sampling, and correlation theory. Primarily for students in fields other than Mathematics who need a working knowledge of statistics.

ASTA 509 Statistics. (3) (Prereq: A grade of C or better in AMTH 141; or in both AMTH 122 and one of AMTH 170, ASTA 201, or APSY 225; or consent of the Department). Basic probability and statistics with applications. Data collection and organization, elementary probability, random variables and their distributions, estimation and tests of hypotheses, linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance, applications and use of a statistical package.

ASTA 510 Statistical Quality Assurance. (3) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in ASTA 509) Basic graphical techniques and control charts. Experimentation in quality assurance. Sampling issues. Other topics include process capability studies, error analysis, estimation and reliability.

Physics (APHY)

APHY 101 Introduction to Physical Science I. (3) An introduction to the concepts, ideas and methods of physical science for non-science majors. Particular emphasis is given to the principles of classical physics and chemistry. Three lecture hours per week. (Fall)

APHY 101L Physical Science Laboratory I. (1) (Prereq or coreq: APHY 101) Experiments, exercises and demonstrations to accompany APHY 101. One two-hour laboratory and one hour recitation per week. (Fall) NOTE: A student may enroll in APHY 101 without enrolling in APHY 101L.

APHY 102 Introduction to Physical Science II. (3) A continuation of APHY 101 with emphasis to ideas, trends and applications of modern science. (Spring)

APHY 108 Crossroads in Science. (1) An examination of how science works. A comparison of scientific methods with other means of gaining knowledge (for example, humanistic, artistic, mathematical). Scientific and social consequences of the development of selected major scientific concepts are examined. This course may not be used for general education requirement in Natural Sciences).

APHY 109 The Nuclear Arms Race. (1) A series of weekly one-hour seminar lectures and group discussion of a very important social issue. The workings of the bomb and other weapons systems and associated world politics will be covered in a balanced manner.

APHY 201 General Physics I. (4) (Prereq: AMTH 111 and 112 or AMTH 122 or equivalent) The first part of an introductory course sequence covering mechanics, electromagnetism, wave motion, sound, heat, optics, relativity, quantum physics, atomic physics and nuclear physics. No previous background in physics is assumed. Three lecture hours, one hour recitation and one two-hour laboratory per week. (Fall)

APHY 202 General Physics II. (4) A continuation of APHY 201. Three hours of lecture, one hour recitation and one two-hour laboratory per week. (Spring)

APHY 211 Essentials of Physics I. (4) (Prereq: completion of AMTH 141) Mechanics, heat, wave motion and optics, electromagnetism and modern physics. First portion of a two-semester calculus-level course primarily for students of science and engineering. Three hours of lecture, one hour recitation and one two-hour laboratory per week. (Fall)

APHY 212 Essentials of Physics II. (4) A continuation of APHY 211. Three hours of lecture, one hour recitation and one two-hour laboratory per week. (Spring)

APHY 398 Topics in Physics (1-4) (specified prereq. or consent of instructor) Selected topics in physics. Lecture and/or laboratory course in topics not covered in detail in existing courses.

APHY 399 Independent Study. (1-4) (Prereq: permission of instructor)

APHY 595 Topics in Physical Sciences for Teachers. (3-4) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Selected topics in chemistry, physics and the earth sciences with related laboratory and field experiences. With 4 hours credit a formal laboratory will be included supplementing the lecture topics. (Cannot be used to satisfy Group V general education requirements.)

Edward J. Callen, Department Chair

Professors
Thomas L. Boyd (Psychology), Ph.D., State University of New York-Binghamton, 1978
Edward J. Callen (Psychology), Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 1986
O. Joseph Harm (Psychology), Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1975
William J. House (Psychology), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1974
Keri A. Weed (Psychology), Ph.D., Notre Dame, 1984

Assistant Professors
Devin A. Byrd (Psychology), Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 2000
Maureen H. Carrigan (Psychology), Ph.D., Binghamton University, 1998

Instructor
Laura A. Negel (Psychology), M.A., University of Tennessee, 2000; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, expected 2002

Lecturer
John B. Bradley (Psychology), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1968

Professor Emerita
Emilie Towler (Psychology), M.A., University of Rochester, 1948

Department Mission Statement
The mission of the University of South Carolina Aiken Department of Psychology is to educate students in the knowledge, research techniques, and basic and applied perspectives of the various subfields of psychology in an individualized learning environment.

Curricula
In order to be awarded a bachelor’s degree, students must complete the basic degree requirements listed below and specific major requirements. Students seeking a bachelor’s degree in the Department of Psychology must have a grade of C or better in each major course in order for that course to count toward major credit. Courses in which a grade of less than C is made may be repeated. Developmental courses will not count toward the 120 hour requirement for a bachelor’s degree in this department. The basic requirements include the cognate or minor. The cognate is a minimum of 12 hours with grades of C or better of course work which support the major. The cognate must be selected from specific upper-level courses in related areas and must be approved by the student’s advisor. However, it is the student’s responsibility to plan a suitable course of study for his/her goals and to consult frequently with a major advisor as to the selection of courses. Requirements for a minor are specified within the department offering it. Each student is responsible for ensuring completion of all degree requirements and compilation of records of course work.

Attendance Policy
Each faculty member in the Department of Psychology will establish the attendance policy for his/her own classes and will include that policy in the course syllabus.

Bachelor of Arts or Science—Major in Psychology
The principal difference between the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree is that the Bachelor of Arts degree includes more humanities and/or social sciences courses, whereas the Bachelor of Science degree includes more natural and/or mathematical sciences courses.

In order to be awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology, the students must complete the University General Education Requirements, plus at least 3 additional hours in humanities or social sciences. Cognate or Minor requirements must be selected from humanities, social science, and/or business courses. Psychology 101 must be completed toward fulfillment of the Social and Behavioral Sciences general education requirement.

In order to be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychology, the students must complete the University General Education Requirements, plus at least 4 additional hours in natural sciences or 3 additional hours in mathematical sciences. Cognate or Minor requirements must be selected from natural science and/or mathematical science courses. At least one course in calculus must be taken as partial fulfillment of the general education math requirement. Psychology 101 must be completed toward fulfillment of the Social and Behavioral Sciences general education requirement.

Major requirements are the same for both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. These are Psychology 225, 225L, 226, and 300; plus at least 20 additional hours in Psychology at the 300 level or above. These 20 additional hours must include at least two lab courses, with at least one from 351, 381, 451, 471. Students planning to do graduate work should take as many of the 300-400 level courses as possible. Psychology students may take up to 6 hours of courses in independent study (Psychology 399, 598) for major credit; an additional 3 hours of course work of this type may be counted as elective credit. Students may not count more than 60 hours of psychology courses toward the 120 hours required for the baccalaureate degree. At least 12 hours of the required upper-level (300 and above) major credit for the Psychology B.A. or B.S. must be earned in courses taken in the USCA Psychology program.

Bachelor of Arts—Major in Psychology

1.     General Education Requirements  ................................. 55

A.    Skills and Competencies¹

    English 101 and 102² ................................. 6
        Composition/Composition and Literature

    Math/Statistics/Logic  ................................. 6

    Applied Speech Communication³ ................................. 3

    Foreign Language⁴ ................................. 8

B.    Methods and History of Disciplines⁵

    Natural Sciences  ................................. 8
        Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Astronomy (2 labs)

    Social/Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)  ................................. 6
        APSY 101 and from Sociology, Anthropology,
        Economics, Political Science, Geography

    Humanities (at least two areas)  ................................. 9
        History 200 and above, Literature, Fine Arts History,
        Religion, Humanities (AHUM acronym),
        Foreign Language 200 and above,
        Philosophy (not logic),
        Communications (last digit in 50s or 60s),

    History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)........................... 3
    American Political Institutions.......................................................... 3
                   (APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)

    One additional course in humanities or social sciences........................... 3
 

2.     Major Requirements⁶ ................................. 31
    APSY 225, 225L, 226 and 300................................. 11
     Psychology at the 300 level or above
     (must include at least two lab courses,
     with at least one from 351, 381, 451, 471).................................  20

3.     Cognate or Minor  ................................. 12-18
    must be selected from humanities, social
science, and/or business courses

4.      Free Electives  ................................. 15-22
(may include 3 hours in independent study [APSY 399])

Total hours required⁵ ................................. 120
1 For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 45.
2 Students must complete English 101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements. Students must also complete AEGL 102 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements and before taking other English courses.
3 The following are considered Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM 440.
4 Two (2) semesters of the same language. Optional requirement for Professional Schools.
5 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies course has been completed elsewhere in the student’s degree program.
6 Requirements are the same for both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees

Bachelor of Science—Major in Psychology

1.     General Education Requirements  ................................. 55-56

A.    Skills and Competencies¹

    English 101 and 102² ................................. 6
        Composition/Composition and Literature

    Math/Statistics/Logic  ................................. 6
        (at least one calculus course)

    Applied Speech Communication³ ................................. 3

    Foreign Language⁴ ................................. 8

B.    Methods and History of Disciplines⁵

    Natural Sciences  ................................. 8
        Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Astronomy (2 labs)

    Social/Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)  ................................. 6
        APSY 101 and from Sociology, Anthropology,
        Economics, Political Science, Geography

    Humanities (at least two areas)  ................................. 9
        History 200 and above, Literature, Fine Arts History,
        Religion, Humanities (AHUM acronym),
        Foreign Language 200 and above,
        Philosophy (not logic),
        Communications (last digit in 50s or 60s),

    History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)........................... 3
    American Political Institutions.......................................................... 3
                   (APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)

    One additional mathematics or natural science course........................... 3-4

2.     Major Requirements⁶ ................................. 31
    APSY 225, 225L, 226 and 300................................. 11
     Psychology at the 300 level or above
     (must include at least two lab courses,
     with at least one from 351, 381, 451, 471).................................  20

3.     Cognate or Minor  ................................. 12-18
    must be selected from natural science and/or mathematical science courses

4.      Free Electives  ................................. 15-22
(may include 3 hours in independent study [APSY 399])

Total hours required⁵ ................................. 120
1 For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 45.
2 Students must complete English 101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements. Students must also complete AEGL 102 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements and before taking other English courses.
3 The following are considered Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM 440.
4 Two (2) semesters of the same language. Optional requirement for Professional Schools.
5 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies course has been completed elsewhere in the student’s degree program.
6 Requirements are the same for both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees

Required Exit Exam in Major.
In addition to the major course requirements, students must complete an exit exam in psychology. This exam is administered by the Office of Assessment. Students are responsible for making arrangements to take it at the same time as they submit the Application for Degree.

Minor in Psychology
Requirements:
Psychology 101 Introductory Psychology  ................................. 3
Psychology 300 History and Systems of Psychology  ................................. 3
Psychology 300 level and above  ................................. 12
Total hours required  ................................. 18

Honors Program
Students will receive a B.A. or B.S. with Honors in Psychology if they fulfill the following requirements:

1. Acceptance into Honors Program - Entry into the program will be through a formal application reviewed and approved by the Psychology Department. The application will include the student’s course work, grade point average and letter of nomination from a faculty member. Psychology majors may apply to the program if they have at least sophomore status and at least 3 credit hours in Psychology at the 200 level and above.

2. APSY 499 - Research Seminar (1 credit hour—Prereq or coreq: APSY 225; or consent of instructor). This course will be offered at one meeting time per week. During these meetings, Psychology faculty will present their research/theoretical ideas in a seminar format. Students will be required to read assigned materials to prepare for lectures. Students will also be required to present material in class. Students may take this course for credit a maximum of three times.
Students not accepted into the Honors Program may take APSY 499 as long as they have at least sophomore status and at least 3 credit hours in Psychology at the 200 level and above. It will be recommended that honors students take the seminar course no later than their junior year to allow time to complete the research thesis (see below).

3. APSY 599 - Honors Research Thesis. (3 credit hours - Prereq: consent of Honors Supervisor, APSY 499, and project approval by Honors Committee). In addition to attending the research seminar (APSY 499), honors students will be required to conduct a laboratory/practicum research project under the supervision and direction of any psychology faculty member. At the end of the course, each student will be required to prepare a paper in the form of an Honors Thesis. These projects may be conducted individually, or several students may elect to work on a single project, depending upon student interest and faculty availability. Thesis preparation and eventual defense (see below) must be conducted individually. Each research project must receive approval by a committee composed of three Psychology Department faculty members prior to registration in APSY 599.
Honors Thesis Defense - each honors student will be required to successfully "defend" the thesis, with the honors defense committee comprised of the faculty director of the project and two additional psychology faculty. The honors committee must approve the defense in order for the student to graduate with honors.

4. Course requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Psychology plus at least 3-6 additional credit hours in Psychology at the 300 level and above, depending on credit earned for APSY 599.

5. Grade point average of 3.0 in Psychology and grade point average of 2.85 overall at time of graduation.

Course Descriptions

Psychology (APSY)
Psychology (APSY) 101 is a prerequisite for all courses unless otherwise specified.

APSY 101 Introductory Psychology. (3) An introduction to the areas of the study of human behavior, theories and facts, research and application.

APSY 200 Topics in Applied Psychology. (3) The application of psychological principles to topics of current interest. Topics will be announced. Course may be taken twice with different topics.

APSY 210 Stress and Coping. (3) An examination of the physiological, environmental and cognitive determinants of stress, its effects on behavior, and mechanisms of coping with stress.

APSY 225 Quantitative Analysis in the Behavioral Sciences. (3) (Prereq: completion of AMTH 108 with a grade of C or better, placement above AMTH 108, or permission of instructor) An applied introduction to the analysis of data.

APSY 225L Quantitative Analysis Laboratory. (1) (Prereq or coreq: APSY 225 or consent of instructor) Practice in the analysis of data using activity-based learning. Emphasis will be on the use of standard computer statistical analysis systems and the interpretation of results. Students will learn to access data files from the Internet for analysis. Required of all Psychology majors. Optional for other majors. One three-hour laboratory per week

APSY 226 Method and Design in the Behavioral Sciences. (4) (Prereq: APSY 225 and APSY 225L with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor) A survey of the goals, problems and methods of the contemporary study of behavior. Three lectures and three laboratory hours per week.

APSY 300 History and Systems of Psychology. (3) (Prereq: Junior standing or consent of instructor) An introduction to historical development of contemporary psychological theory.

APSY 305 Psychology of Music.[=AMUS 305](3) (Prereq: APSY 101 and either AMUS 173 or 175) The study of the experimental and theoretical issues pertaining to the sensory, perceptual, cognitive, and behavioral factors which are involved in listening to and performing music. The course will include topics such as the perception of tone and rhythm, musical meaning, and the social psychology of music. Course is cross-listed in Psychology and Visual and Performing Arts Department and will count for credit in one but not both fields.

APSY 310 Developmental Psychology. (3) A survey of human development from conception through senescence, the description and explanation of changes resulting from maturation and environmental experiences.

APSY 320 Abnormal Psychology. (3) A survey of the major types of behavior pathology, their determinants and therapeutic interventions.

APSY 330 Personality Psychology. (3) The major theoretical perspectives of normal personality development, structure, dynamics, assessment and change.

APSY 331 Personality Assessment Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 225 and APSY 225L with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 330; or consent of instructor) Practice in developing a measure of various personality traits and testing hypotheses that some traits are related to each other. One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 340 Social Psychology. (3) The study of interpersonal processes including topics such as conformity, attraction, altruism, aggression, prejudice, persuasion and group dynamics.

APSY 341 Social Research Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 225 and APSY 225L with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 340; or consent of instructor) Practice in measuring various psychosocial processes such as attitudes and social behaviors.

APSY 350 Principles of Learning and Behavior. (3) An examination of classical and instrumental (operant) conditioning principles within classic and contemporary theoretical frameworks. Concepts such as habituation, reinforcement, punishment, aversive learning, extinction, memory, and biological constraints on learning will be addressed. The research focus will be on animal learning experiments, with relevance to the analysis of human behavior illustrated.

APSY 351 Principles of Learning and Behavior Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 225 and APSY 225L with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 350; or consent of instructor) Practice in experimental techniques in the study of learning. One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 360 Cognitive Processes. (3) Classical and contemporary approaches to the study of human memory, attention, cognitive growth, problem solving and language.

APSY 380 Motivation. (3) The study of human behavior as it is determined by motives and emotions. An analysis of primary and learned motivators in the context of contemporary research and theory, with emphasis on the relationship of motives and emotions to the reward, punishment and energization of behavior.

APSY 381 Motivation Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 225 and APSY 225L with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 380; or consent of instructor) Practice in the experimental techniques in the study of human motives and emotions. Students will develop methodological skills in the assessment and manipulation of the physiological, cognitive and behavioral determinants of the motives and emotions. One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 399 Independent Study. (3-6) (Prereq: consent of instructor)

APSY 400 Psychology of the Exceptional Child. (3) (Prereq: APSY 310 or a course in child psychology) A study of the mentally, sensory or physically handicapped or disabled child and the gifted/talented child; the characteristics, causes, needs and guidance of development. Stability and change in cognition, social behavior and personality will be explored.

APSY 405 Infant and Child Psychology. (3) Theories, methods and substantive issues of development. Stability and change in cognition, social behavior and personality will be explored.

APSY 410 Psychology of Adolescence. (3) (Prereq: APSY 101 or AEDP 335) The intellectual, emotional and social development of adolescent individuals, challenges and adjustments.

APSY 415 Adult Development. (3) Intellectual, emotional and social changes from young adulthood through death and dying. Life tasks relevant to young, middle and old ages will be covered.

APSY 435 Sport Psychology. [=AEXS 435](3) The application of psychological processes to individual and team sports. Topics include personality, motivation, concentration, emotion, group cohesiveness and ideal performance states.

APSY 440 Psychological Testing and Measurement. (3) (Prereq: APSY 101) An overview and application of psychological tests and measurement techniques. This course will emphasize test construction and psychometric properties of psychological tests, including measure of behavior, personality, intelligence and aptitude. This course will also cover general ethical and applied issues of testing.

APSY 450 Psychology of Sensation and Perception. (3) Classical and contemporary approaches to how we perceive and respond to the environment, including sensory processes, motion perception, art, and illusions. Three lecture hours per week.

APSY 451 Sensation and Perception Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 225 and APSY 225L with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 450; or consent of instructor) Practice in methodology and experience of perceptual phenomena.

APSY 460 Introduction to Clinical Psychology. (3) An introduction to applied psychology including knowledge of theory, diagnosis and assessment, treatment, and ethical issues in clinical psychology. Students will receive some in-class training in clinical interviewing and assessment techniques.

APSY 461 Behavioral Therapy Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 225 and APSY 225L with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 320 or APSY 460; or consent of instructor) Students will be provided with supervised training and experience in various behavioral therapy/modification techniques in working with select clinical populations.

APSY 470 Neuroscience. (3) (Prereq: APSY 101) Anatomical and physiological factors in behavior, including the physiology of learning, drug affects on behavior and the electrochemical behavior of the brain.

APSY 471 Neuroscience Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 225 and APSY 225L with a grade of C or better; Prereq. or Coreq: APSY 470; or consent of instructor) Practices in surgical, histological and behavioral methodology. One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 490 Human Sexuality. (3) Physiological and psychological aspects of human sexual behavior. A survey and theoretical understanding of normal and abnormal forms of sexual behavior and their treatment.

APSY 499 Research Seminar. (1) (Prereq or coreq: APSY 225 or consent of instructor) A presentation of research/theoretical topics in a seminar format. Honors and nonhonors students may enroll. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

APSY 500 Seminar in Advanced Psychology. (3) Intensive study of topics of current interest in psychology. Topics will be announced. Course may be taken twice with different topics.

APSY 598 Individual Research. (1-3 each) (Prereq: 15 credits including APSY 226) Each student will plan to execute one or more original minor researches under the instructor’s supervision.

APSY 599 Honors Research Thesis. (3) (Prereq: consent of honors supervisor, APSY 499 and honors project approval by honors committee) Student will conduct a laboratory/ practicum research project under instructor’s supervision. Student must complete thesis and thesis defense to receive honors program credit. May be repeated for degree credit for a maximum of six hours with approval of Honors Committee.

Offered by the Department of Biology and Geology and the Department of Chemistry

Pre-Professional Program Advisors
William H. Jackson, Department of Biology and Geology
David K. Strom, Department of Biology and Geology
Monty Fetterolf, Chair, Department of Chemistry

Curricula
A number of pre-professional program curricula are offered by the Department of Biology and Geology and the Department of Chemistry. Students will be assisted in program planning and course selection by a faculty advisor. It is the responsibility of each student to see to it that all requirements for his or her program are completed.

Allied Health Professions
USCA offers science-oriented students the opportunity of completing one of several two-year pre-professional programs including:

Students plan with their academic advisors a program which best prepares them for the particular chosen field. Normally students pursuing medical technology, cytotechnology, and radiologic technology are advised by faculty in the Department of Chemistry.

Students interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy, dental hygiene, respiratory therapy and medical records administration are advised by Dr. David Strom. After completing 60 semester hours, the student must apply for admission to a professional degree program at another institution, such as the Medical University of South Carolina or the Medical College of Georgia.

Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry,
Pre-Veterinary Science
There is no absolute, prescribed curriculum for entrance to schools of medicine, dentistry or veterinary science. The admissions committee of the professional schools will critically assess aspiring students as to their GPA, entrance test scores and the personal interview. Typically, the minimum college credits in the following subjects are required.

General Chemistry.................................  8 hours
Organic Chemistry................................. 8 hours
Biology................................. 8 hours
Physics.................................  8 hours
Mathematics.................................  6 hours
English................................. 6 hours

Students entering these professional areas generally have a bachelor’s degree, usually in science. At USCA, a student can complete these entrance requirements and at the same time receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology or Chemistry. Students majoring in Chemistry seeking to enter these professional areas should contact Dr. Kutty Pariyadath in the Department of Chemistry for advisement. For those students majoring in Biology, the Pre-Med. advisor is Dr. William Jackson, the Pre-Vet. advisor is Dr. Garriet Smith, the Pre-Dentistry advisor is Dr. Hugh Hanlin.

Pre-Pharmacy
The first two years of a pharmacy curriculum leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree are available at USCA. The USCA pre-pharmacy curriculum satisfies requirements for entrance into the pharmacy programs at USC Columbia and the Medical University of South Carolina as well as most other universities. Students should see a pre-pharmacy advisor as soon as possible since requirements may vary. Students may apply to the pharmacy school of their choice in their second pre-pharmacy year depending on their progress and placement. Pre-pharmacy requirements at USC Columbia which can be fulfilled at USCA include Biology 101, 102, 232, 242; Chemistry 111, 112, 331, 332; Mathematics 122 or 141 and Statistics 201 (or Business Statistics, ABUS 296); English 101, 102; Physics 201, 202; Economics 221 or 222 and Psychology 101. The pre-pharmacy curriculum also requires three hours of history, three hours of a Fine Arts or Communications elective and 15 hours of other electives. Foreign language proficiency is required. Students who do not place into AMTH 122 or AMTH 141 (Calculus) will be required to take the necessary mathematics prerequisites. These courses are not counted as electives. Students who wish to enter MUSC take the same courses required at USC Columbia with a few exceptions. Biology 242 is replaced with Biology 330, and Interpersonal Communications 201 is required. Foreign language proficiency is not required for admission to MUSC. At USCA pre-pharmacy students are advised by faculty members in the Department of Chemistry. Advisement coordination for the pre-pharmacy course requirements are overseen by Dr. Ann Willbrand. Pre-pharmacy students who wish to earn a baccalaureate degree from USCA may major in either Biology or Chemistry.

Miscellaneous Pre-Professional Areas
Students who wish to pursue a career such as forestry, plant science, animal science, horticulture, agronomy, cooperative education programs, marine science, etc., may complete one or more years at USCA. They should maintain close liaison with their local advisor and an advisor in the school to which they plan to transfer.