College of Sciences

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

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Edward J. Callen, Coordinator of the College Council

The College of Sciences consists of the Department of Biology and Geology; the Department of Chemistry and Physics; the Department of Exercise and Sports Science; 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, Exercise and Sports Science, 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:

Director
Gary J. Senn (Science Education/Biology, Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology, 1992

 
Mission Statement
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center (RPSEC) is a cooperative effort between the University of South Carolina Aiken, business, industry, the South Carolina Department of Education, and schools in the Central Savannah River Area of South Carolina and Georgia. The RPSEC challenges the present and inspires the future to effect systemic change in science, mathematics, technology, and environmental education. Its hands-on approach to teaching endeavors 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 RPSEC provides services to students, educators, and the public. The RPSEC staff uses research-based methods and materials, models effective instruction, and influences the quality of science and mathematics education for students, teachers, and the public.

Services
The RPSEC offers educational institutes, courses and workshops for K-12 teachers that are designed both to enhance their knowledge of math, science and technology and to sharpen their teaching skills. Programs are also offered for K-12 students and their families to encourage greater interest in science and mathematics. The RPSEC emphasizes innovative, hands-on approaches that are intended to excite and encourage students and teachers as they learn the content. The RPSEC 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. Services are delivered through the following units of the RPSEC:

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

DuPont Planetarium
Program Director Darlene C. Smalley (Geosciences), B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1979

CSRA Mathematics and Science Regional Center
Coordinator Gloria W. Allen (Mathematics), M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1982

Allendale Professional Development School
Director Gwendolyn B. Johnson (Mathematics), M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1982

RPSEC Hands-on Student Programs
Coordinator Deborah H. McMurtrie (Elementary Education), M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1996

William H. Jackson, Jr., Department Chair

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

Associate Professors
Andrew R. Dyer, (Plant Ecology), Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1996
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
S. Michele Harmon, (Biology), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2003
William H. Jackson, Jr., (Immunology), Ph.D., Medical College of Georgia, 1995
Michelle L. Vieyra, (Biology), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2006
Derek A. Zelmer, (Biology), Ph.D., Wake Forest University, 1998

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

Laboratory Manager/ Instructor
Bradley D. Reinhart (Environmental Toxicology), M.S., University of Georgia, 2003

Lecturers
Gene W. Eidson (Toxicology), Ph.D., Clemson University, 1989
Donald W. Imm (Botany), Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1990
Stephanie J. Muga (Biochemistry), Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin, 1995
Norris L. O’Dell (Biology), Ph.D., Medical College of Georgia, 1972, D.M.D., Medical College of Georgia, 1975
Frank H. Syms (Geology), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2002
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 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees with a major in Biology. A minor in Biology, a minor in Geology, or three years of Geology curriculum transferable to other undergraduate institutions is also available. Both Biology and Geology also offer concentrations in a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

Department Goals
Students of Biology and Geology at USCA are provided the opportunity to understand concepts, conduct research, communicate ideas, and accept responsibilities in a scientific setting. Majors and non-majors study the history, laws, principles, and theories of Biological and/or Geological sciences. By graduation, students of Biology and Geology will have:

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

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 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 Freshmen with ABIO 199 and continue through their Sophomore and Junior years with ABIO 299 and 399. The series culminates with a Senior Research course (ABIO 499). The Department also offers Special Topics courses (ABIO 598 and AGLY 398, 598) in addition to a research techniques lab course (ABIO 355) in response to student interest and faculty expertise. All majors are required to participate in our 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.

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

    Math/Statistics/Logic..................................................................... 6-13
        (Biology majors MUST take a minimum of
        one Calculus course and one Statistics
        course as detailed below)

        Calculus component:
            The calculus component can be satisfied by completing ONE of the following routes:

                Placement into and successful completion of AMTH 141; or....................................................................................................... 4

                Placement into and successful completion of AMTH 122, or........................................................................................................ 3

                Placement into and successful completion of AMTH 111 followed by completion of AMTH 112 and AMTH 141; or................. 10

                Placement into and successful completion of AMTH 111 followed by completion of AMTH 122.................................................. 6

                Students who do not take the Math Placement Test are required to successfully complete AMTH 108 prior to beginning the Calculus component.

                It is recommended that all incoming students take the Math Placement Test.

        Statistics component: (choose one area)
                ASTA 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

    Languages⁴ .........................................................................................................................................................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

    Humanities⁶ (at least two areas)................................. 9
        Philosophy (not logic),
        History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
        Selected Language courses,
        Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
        Communications (Last two digits in 50s or 60s)
        Honors (AHON acronym)

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

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

2. Major Requirements⁷................................. 38-41

    Biology 121, 122................................. 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.

Total hours required¹⁰................................. 120
¹ For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 46.
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, and ACOM 342.
⁴ Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for 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 For a list of courses that will meet the Humanities general education requirement, see page 31.
⁷ 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 121, 122, 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.
⁸ No more than three hours of activity courses may be counted as electives.
⁹ Physics 201 and 202 are highly recommended electives and are required for admission into some professional schools.
¹⁰ Developmental courses will not count toward the 120 hour requirement for a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Biology.

Bachelor of Science—Major in Biology
1.    General Education Requirements  ................................. 55-62

A.    Skills and Competencies¹  ................................. 26-33

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

Math/Statistics/Logic  ................................. 6-13
    (Biology majors MUST take a minimum of one Calculus course and one Statistics course as detailed below)

    Calculus component:
        The calculus component can be satisfied by completing ONE of the following routes:

            Placement into and successful completion of AMTH 141; or.............................. 4

            Placement into and successful completion of AMTH 122, or.............................. 3

            Placement into and successful completion of AMTH 111 followed by completion of AMTH 112 and AMTH 141; or................ 10

            Placement into and successful completion of AMTH 111 followed by completion of AMTH 122............................. 6

            Students who do not take the Math Placement Test are required to successfully complete AMTH 108 prior to beginning the Calculus component.

            It is recommended that all incoming students take the Math Placement Test.

    Statistics component: (choose one area)
        ASTA 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

Languages⁴ ................................. 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

Humanities⁵ (at least two areas)  ................................. 9
    Philosophy (not logic),
    History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
    Selected Language courses,
    Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
    Communications (Last two digits in 50s or 60s)
    Honors (AHON acronym)

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

2.    Major Requirements⁷ ................................. 37-40
Biology 121, 122  ................................. 8
Biology 350, 370  ................................. 8
Another course at the 300 - level (not 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
B.S. Biology majors must complete one of two cognate concentrations:

4.       Electives^8,9 ................................. 7-15

Total hours required¹⁰ ................................. 120
¹ For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 46.
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, and ACOM 342.
⁴ Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for 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 For a list of courses that will meet the Humanities general education requirement, see page 31.
⁷ 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 121, 122, 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.
⁸ No more than three hours of activity courses may be counted as electives.
⁹ Physics 201 and 202 are highly recommended electives and are required for admission into some professional schools.
¹⁰ 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 or 500 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 121 and 122). 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.

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.

General Education Laboratory Requirement
It is Department policy that students not enroll in one-hour independent study experiences to complete General Education Lab Science requirements. Exceptions will not be granted.

Course Descriptions

Biology (ABIO)

ABIO 103 Plant Science. (4) Plant Science is designed to introduce non-biology majors to science and the scientific method through the concepts of botany. The significance of plants, plant development, physiology, genetics, evolution and ecology will be considered. Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week. This course satisfies the General Education Laboratory Science requirement. Students who earned credit for ABIO 200 may not earn credit for ABIO 103.

ABIO 104 Human Biology. (4) Human biology is designed to introduce non-biology majors to science and the scientific method through the concepts of human biology. Topics include an overview of human anatomy and physiology, immunity and disease, cancer biology, and genetics. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. This courses satisfies the General Education Laboratory Science requirement. Students who earned credit for ABIO 205 may not earn credit for ABIO 104.

ABIO 105 Genetics and Society. (4) Genetics and Society is designed to introduce non-biology majors to science and the scientific method through the concepts of genetics. Basic genetic principles emphasizing human heredity and the relevance of recent advances in genetics will be considered. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. This courses satisfies the General Education Laboratory Science requirement. Students who earned credit for ABIO 206 may not earn credit for ABIO 105.

ABIO 106 Environmental Life Science. (4) Environmental Life Science is designed to introduce non-biology majors to science and the scientific method through the concepts of ecology and environmental issues. Although the specific focus of each section may vary, all sections will address the basic biological and ecological principles that govern organismal and environmental interactions. Three lecture hours per week and three laboratory hours per week. This courses satisfies the General Education Laboratory Science requirement. Students who earned credit for ABIO 270 may not earn credit for ABIO 106.

ABIO 121 Biological Science I. (4) Biological principles and concepts through the cellular level of organization including evolutionary processes. This is one of two required introductory courses for biology majors and students in related disciplines. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Students who earned credit for ABIO 101 may not earn credit for ABIO 121. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ABIO 122 Biological Science II. (4) Biological principles and concepts from the tissue through ecosystem levels of organization including evolutionary processes. This is one of two required introductory courses for biology majors and related disciplines. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Students who earned credit for ABIO 102 may not earn credit for ABIO 122. (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 232 Anatomy. (4) A survey of human anatomy to include the development, histology and gross anatomy of human systems with a laboratory emphasis on gross anatomy. The organizational structure and integration of human systems are stressed. Required of students in exercise science, nursing and pre-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 121 or 122 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 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 121, ACHM 111, or consent of instructor). 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 122 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 122 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 122 and sophomore standing) Morphology, systematics, evolution, life history, distribution and 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 122) 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 122 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 335 Microbial Ecology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 330 or Consent of Instructor) Microbial Ecology will introduce students to ecological principles as they apply to microorganisms, as well as evolution, biochemical communication, and other factors related to how microorganisms adjust and modify their environment. Examples of symbiosis and other evolutionary mechanisms will be considered in the context of infectious disease. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

ABIO 340 Virology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 121 and 122) 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 121 and 122, ACHM 111) 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 121, 122; 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 121 and 122, ACHM 111) 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 122; 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; Coreq: ABIO 499 for BS Biology majors) A seminar series designed to introduce students to current research in biology and geology through weekly seminars by faculty, visiting scientists, and USCA biology majors. This courses is closely linked to ABIO 499 Senior Research: Biology and as such students will be required to work with a research mentor to pose a question of biological significance, prepare a proposal describing research expectations, and develop an experimental procedure for a biological research project. These written proposals will be evaluated by the biology faculty as well as the Seminar Instructor. In addition, Bachelor of Science in Biology students will prepare and participate in oral presentations of their ongoing research projects. Bachelor of Arts in Biology students will prepare and participate in oral presentations of research proposals developed in consultation with biology/geology faculty. (Spring, Fall)

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. Students will work directly with a faculty mentor to pose a question of biological significance, write a proposal specifying research expectations, develop an experimental procedure, and collect and evaluate data. Students are required to present their data in both written and oral form. Ten laboratory hours per week. Research topic should be approved one semester prior to enrollment. Must be taken during the same semester of enrollment in ABIO 490 or AGLY 490 (Fall, Spring)

ABIO 502 Advanced Cell/Molecular Biology. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 350 or consent of instructor). A discussion of eukaryotic cell function associated with gene expression, protein processing, and signal transduction. Major topics include DNA replication and repair, eukaryotic gene structure and expression, RNA synthesis and processing, protein synthesis and processing, and cell signaling. Three lecture hours per week. (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 525 Conservation Biology. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 370 and Junior Standing or consent of instructor) This course is designed to introduce students to the ways in which principles of the natural sciences and social issues are synthesized into conservation biology. During the course we will discuss how conservation biology can be used to conserve and protect biological diversity. The focus will be primarily on the biological issues, within the context of social, legal, or political considerations through which conservation programs are implemented. The intent of this course is to demonstrate how the tools of natural scientists like biologists, ecologists, and systematists can be applied to the solution of some practical problems in conservation biology.

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 531 Parasitology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 121, 122, and Jr. standing) Evolution, ecology, and diversity of parasitic animals and their relationship(s) with their host(s). Laboratory focuses on identification, life cycles, and pathogenicity of parasites of medical and veterinary importance. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (Spring, odd years).

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 121 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 560 Aquatic Biology. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 121, 122, and Jr. standing) Structure and function of flowing water habitats. Integrates aspects of chemistry, physics, hydrology, and ecology to provide a broad perspective on stream ecosystems. Laboratory with emphasis on field sampling, data collection and identification of stream macroinvertebrates. Field trips required. Three lecture and three laboratory 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 121, 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 363 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Sciences. (4) (Prereq: AGLY 101 or AGLY 401, AND completion of the first (free) modules of on-line courses in "Understanding Map Projections and Coordinate Systems" & "Understanding Geographic Data" at www.esri.com) Introduction to geographic data, and its use in an ArcGis software environment. Topics include map projections and coordinate systems, spatial data creation and collection methods, relational database design, GIS data management, personal geodatabases, the use of domains and subtypes, topology rules, spatial analysis, surface modeling and predictive modeling, case studies using GIS as a decision-making tool.

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. (4) (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. Lab emphasizes basic principles of mapmaking in the field. Required field trips in addition tot he listed lab time will be posted in the "Schedule of Classes" available during pre-registration.

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; Coreq: ABIO 499 for BS Biology majors) A seminar series designed to introduce students to current research in biology and geology through weekly seminars by faculty, visiting scientists, and USCA biology majors. This courses is closely linked to ABIO 499 Senior Research: Biology and as such students will be required to work with a research mentor to pose a question of biological significance, prepare a proposal describing research expectations, and develop an experimental procedure for a biological research project. These written proposals will be evaluated by the biology faculty as well as the Seminar Instructor. In addition, Bachelor of Science in Biology students will prepare and participate in oral presentations of their ongoing research projects. Bachelor of Arts in Biology student will prepare and participate in oral presentations of research proposals developed in consultation with biology/geology faculty. (Spring, Fall)

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

Professor
Monty L. Fetterolf (Chemistry), Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara, 1987

Associate Professors
Stelios Kapranidis (Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics), Ph.D., University of Washington, 1981
Kutty Pariyadath (Chemistry), Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1977

Assistant Professors
Nadeo Choony (Chemistry), Ph.D., University of Surrey, UK, 1999
Chad L. Leverette (Chemistry), Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2000

Research Assistant Professor
Guofeng Wang (Computational Material Science), Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 2000

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

Instructors
Susan Glenn (Chemistry), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2001
Neil Miller (Physics), M.S., Clemson University, 1993
Ralph K. Steinhaus (Chemistry), Ph.D., Purdue University, 1966

Lecturers
Gary Mills (Chemical Oceanography), Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 1981

University Affiliates
Cathy L. Cobb (Chemistry), Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara, 1987
Jack G. Goldsmith (Chemistry), Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1994

Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Henry S. Gurr (Physics), Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1966

Department Mission Statement
The Department of Chemistry and Physics 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 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 and physics requirements that are stipulated by other degrees, or to satisfy the General Education Requirements in science.

Curricula
The Department of Chemistry and Physics 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. To receive a B.S. with a Major in Chemistry, a student must take at minimum the last twelve hours of chemistry courses at USC Aiken, which are ACHM 511, ACHM 511L, ACHM 522 and Senior Research - ACHM 499.

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 and Physics 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.

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
        A computer science course selected from
            ACSC 102, 145, 204, 205, 206, 207
            or equivalent computer science course
            emphasizing problem-solving and
            programming in a procedural language................................. 3-4
        Languages⁴ ............................................................................... 8

B.   Methods and History of Disciplines⁵ .................................... 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

        Humanities⁶ (at least two areas)  ................................................... 9
                Philosophy (not logic),            
                History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
                Selected Language courses,
                Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
                Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
                Honors (AHON acronym)

        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 46.
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, and ACOM 342.
⁴ Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for 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 For a list of courses that will meet the Humanities general education requirement, see page 31.
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

Astronomy (AAST)
AAST 111 Descriptive Astronomy. (4) Introduction to the solar system and distant celestial objects such as stars, galaxies, nebulas, quasars, and black holes. Study of the night time sky, exercises and demonstrations; three lecture hours and three lab hours per week. (Spring)

Chemistry (ACHM)
ACHM 101 Introduction to Chemistry. (4) (Prereq: Completion of, placement beyond, or co-enrollment in AMTH 108) 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. Completion of AMTH 122, with a C or better, or completion of, or placement beyond AMTH 111. If a students does not meet one of the math prerequisites, that student must fulfill the corequisite of 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 presented in an integrated format of 3 two-hour meetings 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 presented in an integrated format of 3 two-hour meetings 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: ACHM 542 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 121, 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.

Physics APHY)
APHY 101 Introduction to Physical Science I. (4) 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. Experiments, exercises and demonstrations are included; three lecture hours and three lab hours per week. (Fall)

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 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.)

Christopher M. DeWitt, Department Chair

Associate Professors
Christopher DeWitt (Biomedical-Environmental Chemistry), Ph.D., Oakland University, 1995
Kimberly Wood Woeber (Physical Education), Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1982

Assistant Professor
Brian Parr (Exercise Science), Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2001

Instructors
Jami Craps (Education Administration), M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1995
Scott DeCiantis (Kinesiology and Health Promotion), M.S., University of Kentucky, 2002

Lecturers
Hollis Adair (Special Education), B.S., Winthrop University, 2001
Melissa Beckner (Elementary Education), University of South Carolina
Steven Dahm (Psychology), B.A., University of Buffalo, 1996
Michelle Dorthalina (Art Studio/Graphic Design), B.A., University of South Carolina Aiken, 2006
Tjuana Durden (Exercise Science) B.S., University of South Carolina Aiken, 2004
Kenny Evenson, Golf Professional
Mike Findley (Psychology/Business Management), BAIS, University of South Carolina Aiken, 1981
Holly Guy (Interdisciplinary Studies), B.S., University of South Carolina Aiken, 1996
Darcey Hammond-Ross (Therapeutic Recreation), A.A., Erie Community College, 1979
Kathryn Jernigan (International Trade), B.A., Clemson University, 2003
Gary Mauks (Education, History and Physical Education), B.A., University of Kentucky, 1971
Iris McDuffie (MS Clinical Nutrition), M.S., University of Arkansas, 2002
Kasey Mills (Exercise Science), B.S., University of South Carolina Aiken, 2007
Natalie Redd (Exercise Science), B.S., University of South Carolina Aiken, 2002
Ron Ruszczyk (Chemistry), Ph.D., State University of New York, 1985

Department Mission Statement
The mission of the University of South Carolina Aiken Department of Exercise and Sports Science is to provide quality classroom and applied educational experiences to students pursuing a broad spectrum of exercise-related employment and graduate school opportunities. There are three areas of concentration that offer specialization in fitness management, athletic training, and basic sciences. The fitness management concentration provides business courses and internship opportunities that prepare the student for employment in the field of managing health-related programs. The athletic training concentration provides course work and experience opportunities that prepare the student for employment in the field of athletic training. The basic sciences concentration provides course work and research opportunities that prepare the student either for employment in the field of exercise physiology or for graduate school.

Admission Criteria
All courses in the core requirements and concentration require C grade or higher.

Athletic Training Concentration
A formal admission process is required for the Athletic Training concentration. Only a limited number of students will be admitted into this concentration because of the limited resources available to provide the necessary level of supervision and experiences to be eligible for the National Athletic Trainers’ Associate Board of Certification (NATABOC) examination.

Requirements for admission into the Athletic Training concentration:

Applications and all supporting materials are due at the midpoint of the fall semester.

The ATEP faculty will review all applications and determine admission of the applicants through a process of weighted criteria. These criteria will be based on a rubric that consists of GPA, interview outcome, and recommendations. Each portion of the rubric has a point value. Students will be offered admission to the ATEP on the basis of highest point totals until all available spaces have been filled.

Enrollment in all athletic training courses above AEXS 326 and AEXS 326L is contingent upon formal program admission.

A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for unconditional admission to the ATEP. If a student’s GPA is less than 2.5, he/she may still be granted admission on a conditional basis (space permitting). For conditional admission to be considered, a student must submit a letter of petition to the program director requesting admission to the program. Upon receipt of the letter, the program director will determine if it is feasible for the student to meet the GPA requirements in a timely fashion. The student must raise his/her GPA to the required 2.5 by the end of the summer of the year of his/her conditional admission. If at the end of the summer term the student has not attained a GPA of 2.5, he/she will be removed from the program.

The University of South Carolina Aiken Athletic Training Education Program is in the process of attaining accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Accreditation has not yet been obtained by the program, and students accepted into the program will be made aware of this fact and will be advised of their options in the event accreditation is not granted. For information on the Athletic Training Concentration, see our home page on the World Wide Web at www.usca.edu/exercise/athletictraining.html.

Retention Standards
Retention Standards are in place to ensure a student’s appropriate progression through the Athletic Training Education Program. A complete list of the retention standards can be found in the Athletic Training Student Handbook.

Transfer Students
Transfer students must apply for admission to the ATEP in the fall along with continuing students. Applications for admission for transfer students are accepted during the fall semester with continuing students. Transfer students are encouraged to meet with the ATEP Program Director prior to transferring to discuss the application process and admission requirements. Observation hours at previous institutions may be accepted with proper documentation from that institution. Transfer credit for courses taken at other institutions will be evaluated by the admissions office and the ATEP Program Director on an individual basis. Due to the emphasis on "learning over time" and proficiency/competency evaluation, all concentration courses 300 level and higher, including the related clinical experiences, must be taken at USC Aiken.

Student Athletes
Participation in one intercollegiate sport is permitted for athletic training education students. These students are required to complete all competencies and proficiencies as well as their clinical hours in addition to the requirements of their sport. Due to the time commitment of intercollegiate sports, it may take these athletic training students longer than four years to complete their degree.

Associated Cost of the ATEP
The Athletic Training Education Program makes every effort to keep additional costs to a minimum. The following is a list of additional costs that students should anticipate: a physical examination, Hepatitis B Vaccination, lab fees, name tag, transportation to clinical sites, certification /recertification in ARC or AHA Health Care Provider CPR, and clinical site attire. The current estimated cost of the above items can be found in the Athletic Training Student Handbook.

Technical Standards
The Athletic Training Education Program at the University of South Carolina Aiken is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. A major objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Education Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve competency in the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program’s accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [CAATE]). The abilities and expectations must be met by all students admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program. A listing of these standards can be found in the Athletic Training Student Handbook.

Fitness Management Concentration
To graduate, the student must have a USC System cumulative 2.0 GPA. Following each semester where the student’s USC System cumulative GPA is below 2.0, the Exercise and Sports Science Director will notify the student in writing.

Basic Sciences Concentration
To graduate, the student must have a USC System cumulative 3.0 GPA. Enrollment in AEXS 359 and AEXS 459 requires a USC System cumulative 3.0 GPA. Following each semester where the student’s USC System cumulative GPA is below 3.0, the Exercise and Sports Science Program Chair will notify the student in writing.

For more information on the Department of Exercise and Sports Science, see our home page on the World Wide Web at www.usca.edu/exercise/.

Bachelor of Science—Major in Exercise and Sports Science

A. Skills and Competencies ..............................................................21

        English 101 and 102 ....................................................................6
        Applied Speech Communication (ACOM 201 or 241) .................3
        AMTH 111 or higher (except 118, 119, 221, 222) .......................6
        Statistics .......................................................................................3
        Computer Science ........................................................................3

        Natural Sciences........................................................................... 8
        ACHM 101 or 111¹, and ABIO 121¹ or 122
        Social/Behavioral Sciences ............................................................6
                APSY 101 and one other social and behavioral science from the following groups:
                Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Sociology or Geography

        Humanities² (at least two areas) .....................................................9
                History, Literature, Fine Arts History, Religion,
                Humanities (AHUM acronym), Selected
                Language courses, Philosophy (not logic),
                Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s),
                Honors (AHON acronym)

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

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

2. Core Requirements................................................................. 31-41

        ABIO 232.................................................................................... 4
        Activity course requirement - select one from AEXS:
        101, 102, 106, 107, 120, 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 140, 141, 142,
                143, or 144 ..........................................................................1

        AEXS 198, 203, 223³, 225, 239, 311, 321, 323, 323L, 328⁶, 337,
            423⁶, 423L⁶, 424⁶..............................................................26-36

3. Additional Requirements Associated with Concentrations

        Athletic Training:................................................................... 40
            Exercise Science Requirements
                AEXS 302, 326, 326L, 329, 329L, 436, 436L, 437, 437L,
                    438, 438L, 447, 449.................................................... 25
                AEXS 330, 331, 430, 431................................................10
                Electives............................................................................ 3
        Total hours required⁵ ..........................................................121

        Fitness Management: ...........................................................36
            Exercise Science Requirements
                AEXS 301, 439................................................................ 9
                Business Minor
                ABUS 225, 226, 350, 371, AECO 221, 222.................. 18
                Additional Management Courses
                AMGT 374, 473............................................................... 6
                Electives............................................................................ 3
        Total hours required⁵ ..........................................................127

        Basic Sciences:................................................................ 33-37
            Exercise Science Requirements
                AEXS 301, 359 and 459 ..............................................8-11
                Science Requirements
                ABIO 122......................................................................... 4
                ACHM 112 .......................................................................4
                APHY 201........................................................................ 4
                Science elective⁴ ............................................................7-8
                    (Select one from the following:
                    ABIO 302, 330, 360; ACHM 331 and 331L; AMTH 122, 141, or APHY 202)
                    Developmental Requirement
               APSY 310 or AEDP 330.................................................... 3
                Electives............................................................................. 3
        Total hours required⁵ ....................................................124-128
¹ Required in Basic Sciences Concentration
² For a list of courses that will meet the Humanities general education requirement, see page 31.
³ Students in the Basic Science Concentration may take ABIO 242 in place of AEXS 223
⁴ ACHM 105 and AMTH below 111 do not meet this requirement, or any other courses that are below the level accepted for the Exercise and Sports Science General Education requirements. Appropriate courses should have an acronym from the following: ABIO, ACHM, APHY, AMTH, APSY.
⁵ At least 3 credit hours must be in non-Western world studies
⁶ Students in the Athletic Training Concentration are not required to take AEXS 328, 423, 423L, and 424.

Course Descriptions

Exercise and Sports Science (AEXS)
The 100-190 series are activity courses that focus on the comprehension of principles and techniques, skill development and regular activity participation as a means of promoting lifelong physical fitness. In a given semester, students may enroll in only one section of a specific activities topic.

An activity course may be taken no more than twice for university credit.

AEXS 101 Conditioning I. (1) An introduction to the principles and techniques of cardiovascular training.

AEXS 102 Conditioning II. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 101 or permission of the instructor) Advanced concepts and programming in cardiovascular training.

AEXS 106 Weight Training I. (1) An introduction to the principles and techniques of weight training.

AEXS 107 Weight Training II. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 106 or permission of instructor) Advanced concepts and programming in weight training.

AEXS 110 Beginning Golf. (1) An introduction to the rules and fundamental skills of golf. Equipment available if needed. Golf range fee.

AEXS 111 Intermediate Golf. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 110 or permission of instructor) Further refinement of the golf skills. Equipment available if needed. Golf range fee.

AEXS 112 Advanced Golf. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 111 or permission of instructor) Development of advanced golf skills and strategies. Equipment available if needed. Golf range fee.

AEXS 116 Beginning Tennis. (1) An introduction to the rules and fundamental skills of tennis. Equipment available if needed.

AEXS 117 Intermediate Tennis. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 116 or permission of instructor) Further refinement of fundamental tennis skills and introduction of more advanced skills and strategies. Equipment available if needed.

AEXS 118 Advanced Tennis. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 117 or permission of instructor) Advanced skill development and strategies for the game of tennis. Equipment available if needed.

AEXS 120 Aerobics I. (1) An introduction to the principles and techniques of aerobic dance.

AEXS 121 Aerobics II. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 120 or permission of instructor) Advanced concepts, techniques and programming in aerobic dance.

AEXS 123 Step Aerobics I. (1) An introduction to the principles and techniques of step aerobics.

AEXS 124 Step Aerobics II. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 123 or permission of instructor) Advanced concepts, techniques and programming in step aerobics.

AEXS 126 Aqua Aerobics I. (1) An introduction to the principles and techniques of water-based aerobics.

AEXS 127 Aqua Aerobics II. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 126 or permission of instructor) Advanced concepts, techniques and programming in water-based aerobics.

AEXS 130 Beginning Volleyball. (1) An introduction to the rules and fundamental skills of volleyball.

AEXS 131 Intermediate and Advanced Volleyball. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 130 or permission of instructor) Advanced skill development and strategies for the game of volleyball.

AEXS 136 Beginning Basketball I. (1) An introduction to the rules and fundamental skills of basketball.

AEXS 137 Intermediate and Advanced Basketball. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 136 or permission of instructor) Advanced skill development and strategies for the game of basketball.

AEXS 140 Beginning Swimming. (1) An introduction to the fundamental skills of swimming and pool safety. (Can obtain American Red Cross Beginning and Advanced Beginning swimming certifications).

AEXS 141 Intermediate Swimming. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 140 or permission of instructor) Refinement of the American Crawl or freestyle stroke and introduction of more advanced swimming strokes and skills. (Can obtain American Red Cross Intermediate swimming certification).

AEXS 142 Advanced Swimming. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 141 or permission of instructor) Refinement of all basic swimming strokes and emphasis on lap swimming. (Can obtain American Red Cross Advanced swimming certification).

AEXS 143 Lifeguard Training. (1) (Prereq: Meet standards set by American Red Cross) Development of the knowledge and skills necessary to be a competent lifeguard. (Can obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification).

AEXS 144 Water Safety Instructor. (1) (Prereq: Current ARC Lifeguard Training certification or meet standards set by ARC) Development of the knowledge and skills to be a competent swimming instructor. (Can obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification).

AEXS 145 Basic Scuba Diving. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 142 or permission of instructor) An introduction to the basic knowledge and skills of scuba diving. (Can obtain scuba certification). Rental equipment available.

AEXS 190 Special Topic. (1) Unique physical activities offered according to student interest.

AEXS 198 Foundations in Exercise and Sports Science. (2) An introduction to the field of exercise and sports science. The course provides an overview of the scope, history, principles, research issues, professional organizations and publications, and other current information important to professionals interested in this field. The course also provides information and required out-of-class observation relative to career opportunities in exercise and sports science. Many of the sites for observation are located on or near the USCA campus.

AEXS 203 CPR and First Aid. (1) The study and practice of early emergency care procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid, from which a nationally recognized certification can be obtained.

AEXS 223 Human Physiology. (4) (Prereq: ABIO 232 and either one chemistry course or one biology course (C or better in each)) Organization and function of the major systems of the human body, with specific consideration given to the needs of students in the exercise and sports science related fields.

AEXS 225 Introduction to Athletic Training. (3) An introduction to the athletic training profession, including basic concepts of epidemiology of athletic injuries, pharmacology, protective devices, emergency care and nutrition.

AEXS 239 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Leadership. (3) (Prereq: Departmental permission and required AEXS 100 level course) The study of the theory, skills, and assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility as well as exercise leadership for the improvement of these components of health-related physical fitness. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills for fitness assessment and exercise leadership.

AEXS 301 Organization and Administration of Fitness Related Programs. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 198 (C or better)) The study of organizational and administrative issues associated with fitness, clinical, and athletic training related facilities. Emphasis is placed on administrative philosophy, programming, facility design and usage, equipment selection, operational policies and procedures, liability concerns and other related aspects.

AEXS 302 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training Programs. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 225 (C or better) Introduction to the processes associated with the implementation and administration of athletic training programs. Programming, scheduling, liability, equipment, records, finance, and facility related issues are among the topics covered.

AEXS 311 Nutritional Aspects of Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 223, and ACHM 101 or 111 (C or better in each)) The study of nutrition as it impacts health, fitness and sports performance. Particular emphasis is given to basic nutrition, diet analysis, weight control, special diets, eating disorders, and the use of ergogenic aids in sports.

AEXS 321 Anatomical and Biomechanical Kinesiology. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 232 (C or better)) The study of the anatomical and mechanical principles governing human motion, with emphasis placed on the ability to analyze human movement utilizing these principles.

AEXS 323 Exercise Physiology. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 223, 239 (C or better in each); Coreq: AEXS 323L) The study of human physiological responses to physical activity. Emphasis is placed on the muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems.

AEXS 323L Exercise Physiology Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 223, 239 (C or better in each); Coreq: AEXS 323) Laboratory experiences related to exercise physiology, including a variety of fitness assessments.

AEXS 326 Advanced Athletic Training. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 232, AEXS 203, 225 (C or better in each); Coreq: AEXS 326L) Advanced study in the prevention, care and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

AEXS 326L Taping and Bracing Lab. (1) (Prereq: ABIO 232, AEXS 203, 225 (C or better in each); Coreq: AEXS 326) Laboratory experience in the principles and techniques associated with protective taping, padding, wrapping and bracing. Required laboratory supplies must be purchased from the USCA Bookstore.

AEXS 327 Foundations of Motor Learning. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 232, AEXS 223) Scientific and behavioral foundation of the learning and performance of motor skills.

AEXS 328 Electrocardiography. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 223 (C or better)) An introduction to basic concepts of electrocardiography, including cardiac electrophysiology, lead systems, and interpretation of rhythm strips and 12-lead electrocardiograms.

AEXS 329 Modalities in Athletic Training. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 326, 326L, (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 329L, 436, 436L) Principles and practical skills associated with the therapeutic modalities used in the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

AEXS 329L Modalities Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 326, 326L (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 329, 436, 436L) Laboratory experience in the application of therapeutic modalities.

AEXS 330 Clinical Experience I. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 436, 436L (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 437, 437L) First clinical athletic training experience under the supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).

AEXS 331 Clinical Experience II. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 330, 437, 437L (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 438, 438L) Second clinical athletic training experience under the supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).

AEXS 337 Health and Behavior Change. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 223 (C or better) or consent of instructor) A study of health risk factor identification and modification, emphasizing behavioral changes. Topics such as weight control, physical activity, dietary modification, smoking cessation, and stress management will be discussed as related to the impact on health.

AEXS 359 Introduction to Exercise and Sports Science Research. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 323, 323L (C or better in each), Statistics course, completion of the USCA Rising Junior Writing Portfolio, and a cumulative 3.0 GPA) A course in which the student will write a literature review, study research design and generate a proposal for a research project. (This course is intended for students interested in exercise science research and who plan to complete AEXS 459).

AEXS 423 Exercise Testing. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 323, 323L, and 328 (C or better in each); Coreq: AEXS 423L) A study of the various methods and procedures utilized to screen and test persons for their level of cardiovascular fitness. Field tests and laboratory assessments will be considered, as well as the appropriateness of various evaluation tools for persons with differing levels of fitness and special conditions.

AEXS 423L Exercise Testing Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 323, 323L, 328 (C or better in each); Coreq: AEXS 423) Laboratory experiences in submaximal and maximal exercise testing. Required laboratory supplies must be purchased from the USCA Bookstore.

AEXS 424 Exercise Prescription. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 311, 423, and 423L (C or better in each)) A study of the concepts and procedures necessary to develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for various populations and fitness levels. Compliance, risk of injury and other specific programming issues will also be addressed. Case studies are utilized to assist in application of information.

AEXS 430 Clinical Experience III. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 331, 438, 438L (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 447) Third clinical athletic training experience under the supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).

AEXS 431 Clinical Experience IV. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 430, 447 (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 449) Fourth clinical athletic training experience under the supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).

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

AEXS 436 Injury Evaluation: Lower Extremity. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 326, 326L (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 329, 329L, 436L) Advanced techniques in the recognition and early management of lower extremity athletic injuries. Emphasis is placed on assessment procedures, including general observation, physical examination and special tests.

AEXS 436L Injury Evaluation: Lower Extremity Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 326, 326L (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 329, 329L, 436) Laboratory experience in lower extremity evaluation of the injured athlete.

AEXS 437 Injury Evaluation: Upper Extremity. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 329, 329L, 436, 436L (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 330, 437L) Advanced techniques in the recognition and early management of upper extremity athletic injuries. Emphasis is placed on assessment procedures, including general observation, physical examination and special tests.

AEXS 437L Injury Evaluation: Upper Extremity Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 329, 329L, 436, 436L (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 330, 437) Laboratory experience in upper extremity evaluation of the injured athlete.

AEXS 438 Rehabilitation in Athletic Training. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 437, 437L, 330 (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 438L, 331) Principles and programming associated with the rehabilitation and conditioning of the injured athlete.

AEXS 438L Rehabilitation Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: AEXS 437, 437L, 330 (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 438, 331) Laboratory experience in the rehabilitation techniques of the injured athlete.

AEXS 439 Internship in Fitness Management. (3-12) (Prereq: AEXS 423, 424 (C or better in each), or consent of instructor) A supervised internship experience in fitness management-related area which brings together the various information learned from all prior major courses. (Contract required)

AEXS 447 Medical Aspects in Athletic Training. (3) (Prereq: AEXS 331, 438, 438L (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 430) The study of medical terminology, general medical conditions, and pharmacology as it relates to athletic training. Guest lecturers from the medical community will assist in presenting information on various course topics.

AEXS 449 Athletic Training Capstone. (2) (Prereq: AEXS 430, 447 (C or better in each), admission to the Athletic Training concentration; Coreq: AEXS 431) Culminating course in the athletic training curriculum. Synthesizes the student’s preparation toward becoming a contributing member of the NATA and athletic training profession. Engages students in the process of reviewing, analyzing, discussing, synthesizing and reflecting about athletic training and relevant topics in the field.

AEXS 459 Exercise and Sports Science Research. (3-6) (Prereq: AEXS 359 (C or better) and a cumulative 3.0 GPA) Independent research project in exercise and sports science. (Contract required)

AEXS 599 Current Topics. (1-3) (Prereq: specific to course offering) An in-depth study of current topics drawn from the literature or from practice. (Offered by student demand)

Department Of Mathematical Sciences

Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

Professor
Mohammad Q. Hailat (Mathematics), Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1983

Associate Professors
Janie H. Key (Mathematics and Computer Science), M.S. (Mathematics), Vanderbilt University, 1971; M.S. (Computer Science), University of South Carolina, 1985
Reginald Koo (Mathematics), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1985
Michael D. May (Engineering and Mathematics), M.S., U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, 1976

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, Bridgestone/Firestone Endowed Chair in Mathematics/Computer Science
Zenheng Li (Mathematics and Computer Science), Ph.D., University of Western Ontario, 2001
Thomas F. Reid (Mathematics and Statistics), Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1997
Yilian Zhang (Mathematics and Computer Science), Ph.D., University of Rochester, 2004

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

Instructors
Cynthia Gonzalez (Mathematics), M.S., University of Charleston, 1993
Bruce Manoly (Mathematics), M.S., California State Polytechnic University, 1982
Nancy R. Moseley (Mathematics), M.A.T., University of South Carolina, 1975

Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Robert G. Phillips (Mathematics), Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles, 1968

Professors Emeriti
Frederick P. Huston, III (Computer Science), M.A., Emory University, 1972
Stephen C. King (Mathematics), Ph.D., Yale University, 1978

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 and engineering. 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 11.

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 page 10.

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:

In addition, the following list shows requirements for the given major:

Students wishing to take a cognate in Engineering should choose courses from: ENGR 200, 210, 260, 290, 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, 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 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
        Languages⁴ ......................................................................... 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

        Humanities⁷ (at least two areas)  ............................................ 9
            Philosophy (not logic),           
            History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
            Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
            Selected Language courses,
            Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
            Honors (AHON acronym)

        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:.................................................................. 25
            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 300⁸  ..................................... 18

        or
        Computer Science Advisement Track:.......................... 27
            ACSC 210, 220, one of {330, 550}, 411,  and 520 ..... 15
            Other AMTH or ACSC courses
            numbered above 300⁵ .................................................. 12

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

4.      Electives⁹ ...................................................................... 11

Total hours required⁶ ........................................................... 120
¹ For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 46.
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, and ACOM 342.
⁴ Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for 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 For a list of courses that will meet the Humanities general education requirement, see page 31.
⁸ At most 6 hours of Independent study may be used.
⁹ 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
        Languages⁴ .........................................................................  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

        Humanities⁷ (at least two areas)  ............................................ 9
            Philosophy (not logic),            
            History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
            Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
            Selected Language courses,
            Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
            Honors (AHON acronym)

        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 Electives⁸ ...........................................................  11

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

Total hours required⁶ .............................................................. 126
¹ For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 46.
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, and ACOM 342.
⁴ Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for 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 For a list of courses that will meet the Humanities general education requirement, see page 31.
⁸ 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 Statistics 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.

Course Descriptions

Computer Science (ACSC)
ACSC 101 Introduction to Computer Concepts. (3) 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 Visual Basic Programming. (3) Computer programming in the Visual Basic language.

ACSC 205 Business Application Programming. (3) Introduction to computer applications in business. Problem solving in a business programming language.

ACSC 206 Scientific Application 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) Introduction to computer applications in science and engineering. Problem solving in a high-level language.

ACSC 207 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 the UNIX 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 Organization and Assembler Language. (3) (Prereq: completion of ACSC 145 with a grade of C or better) Introduction to computer organization and architecture; Topics include: Data representation, assembler language programming, logic unit, processor architecture, memory hierarchy, Input and Output systems.

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, treed graphs. Algorithms for sorting, searching, and hashing.

ACSC 320 Practical Java Programming. (3) (Prereq: Grade of C or better in ACSC 145) Additional topics in the language of Java: graphics, colors, fonts, events, layout managers, graphical user interfaces, applets, exception handling, multithreading, multimedia.

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 376 Graph Theory for Computer Science. (3) (Prereq: Grade of C or better in ACSC 146 and AMTH 174) An algorithmic introduction to Graph Theory and its applications. Topics include: fundamental concepts for graphs, connectivity, matrices of graphs, trees, paths and cycles, matchings, graph colorings, and planar graphs.

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 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 220) Database organization; design and use of database management systems; database models, including network, hierarchical and relational; data description languages, data independence and representation.

ACSC 550 Design and Analysis of Algorithms. (3) (Prereq: grade of C or better in ACSC 220 and AMTH 141) An introduction to the design and analysis of fundamental algorithms in computer science. The algorithmic design paradigms such as the greedy method, divide and conquer, dynamic programming, backtracking, and branch-and-bound. The analyses of algorithms from different areas such as searching, sorting, graph theory, combinatorial optimization, and computational geometry. An introduction to the theory of NP-completeness.

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)
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.

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 in Society. (3) Contemporary mathematical thinking is emphasized through the study of consumer finance and financial management, counting methods and probability, and an introduction to statistics and its uses in today’s world. Appropriate technology will be used to support the course. AMTH 103 and AMTH 104 may be taken in any order.

AMTH 104 Mathematics for Practical Purposes. (3) The study of number theory, set theory, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic and exponential functions and their uses in the real world. Appropriate technology will be used to support the courses. AMTH 103 and AMTH 104 may be taken in any order.

AMTH 108 Applied College Algebra. (3) (Prereq: by appropriate score on the mathematics placement exam or by consent of the department. Completing AMTH 104 with a grade of C or better can satisfy the placement exam requirement.) 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, 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, 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, or grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of department). An intuitive approach to the concepts and applications of differential calculus through the study of rates of change and their interpretations, using data-driven, technology-based modeling. Topics include linear, quadratic, cubic, exponential, and logistic models for discrete data; rates of change; calculating derivatives; interpreting derivatives as rates of change; relating first and second derivatives to graphs; and optimization. (Not intended for those who plan to take more than one calculus course).

AMTH 140L Introduction to Computer Algebra. (1) (Prereq: to be taken concurrently with AMTH 111 or AMTH 112, or after completion of AMTH 111 or AMTH 112 (a grade of C or better is required in these courses to continue into calculus), or by placement above AMTH 111, or by consent of Department) A laboratory course to introduce the use of a computer algebra system to solve problems symbolically, numerically, and graphically. Highly recommended for students planning to enter the calculus sequence AMTH 141, 142, 241, 242 if they have not had previous experience with the snytax of a computer language; such students are encouraged to take AMTH 140L before enrolling in a calculus course. (The course meets 3 hours per week for the first half of the semester.)

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. (5 contact hours a week integrating lecture and lab 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. (5 contact hours a week integrating lecture and lab activities).

AMTH 170 Finite Mathematics. (3) (Prereq: by placement, 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, 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. This course cannot be taken for general education mathematics credit by students who are not graduating in the elementary, early childhood or special education programs.

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. This course cannot be taken for general education mathematics credit by students who are not graduating in the elementary, early childhood or special education programs.

AMTH 241 Calculus III. (4) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 142 or consent of department) Vector algebra and vector calculus, including gradients, vector fields, line integrals, multiple integrals, divergence and rotation, Jacobians, and cylindrical and spherical coordinates.

AMTH 242 Ordinary Differential Equations. (4) (Prereq: grade of C or better in AMTH 142 or consent of department) First order and linear higher order ordinary differential equations, systems of equations, Laplace transforms.

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 both AMTH 241 and AMTH 174, 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: Grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of department). An introductory course in the fundamentals of modern statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, tests of hypotheses, estimation, simple linear regression, and correlation. To give students throughout the university a non-calculus based introduction to the application of modern statistical methods including descriptive and inferential statistics. Appropriate technology will be used to support the course. Primarily for students in fields other than Mathematics who need a working knowledge of statistics. (Four hours per week typically divided into two hours of lecture and two hours of collaborative learning, discussion, and exploratory activities.)

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.

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
Keri A. Weed (Psychology), Ph.D., Notre Dame, 1984, Carolina Trustee Professor

Associate Professor
Maureen H. Carrigan (Psychology), Ph.D., State University of New York - Binghamton, 1998

Assistant Professors
Beverly L. Fortson (Psychology), Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2005
Laura N. May (Psychology), Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2002
Dawn A. Morales (Psychology), Ph.D., University of California - San Diego, 2003
Jane A. Stafford (Psychology), Ph.D., State University of New York - Binghamton, 2002
Adam J. Wenzel (Psychology), Ph.D., University of New Hampshire, 2004

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

Distinguished Professor Emeriti
O. Joseph Harm (Psychology), Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1975
William J. House (Psychology), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1974

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.

Psi Chi
The Psychology Department sponsors a campus chapter of Psi Chi. Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology.

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, education, and/or business courses. Cognate courses must be selected from specific upper-level courses in related areas and must be approved by the student’s advisor. 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, mathematical science, and/or exercise science courses. Cognate courses must be selected from specific upper-level courses in related areas and must be approved by the student’s advisor. 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/Logic³  ......................................................... 6
        Applied Speech Communication⁴ ......................................... 3
        Languages⁵ .......................................................................... 8

B.    Methods and History of Disciplines⁶
        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

        Humanities⁷ (at least two areas)  ............................................ 9
                Philosophy (not logic),        
                History 200 and above, Literature, Fine Arts History,
                Religion, Humanities (AHUM acronym),
                Selected Language courses,
                Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s),
                Honors (AHON acronym)

        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 Requirements⁸ ..................................................... 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, education, and/or business courses

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

Total hours required⁶ ............................................................ 120
¹ For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 46.
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 AMTH 221 and AMTH 222 cannot be used for General Education math credit EXCEPT by students graduating with degrees in Elementary, Early Childhood or Special Education.
⁴ The following are considered Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, and ACOM 342.
⁵ Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for 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 For a list of courses that will meet the Humanities general education requirement, see page 31.
⁸ 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/Logic³  ............................................................. 6
                (at least one calculus course)
            Applied Speech Communication⁴ ............................................. 3
            Languages⁵ .............................................................................. 8

B.    Methods and History of Disciplines⁶
            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

        Humanities⁷ (at least two areas)  ................................................ 9
                Philosophy (not logic),        
                History 200 and above, Literature, Fine Arts History,
                Religion, Humanities (AHUM acronym),
                Selected Language courses,
                Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s),
                Honors (AHON acronym)

        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 Requirements⁸ ......................................................... 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, mathematical science, and/or exercise science courses

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

Total hours required⁶ ................................................................. 120
¹ For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 46.
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 AMTH 221 and AMTH 222 cannot be used for General Education math credit EXCEPT by students graduating with degrees in Elementary, Early Childhood or Special Education.
⁴ The following are considered Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, and ACOM 342.
⁵ Two (2) semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for 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 For a list of courses that will meet the Humanities general education requirement, see page 31.
⁸ 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

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:

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 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 226 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 226 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. One three-hour laboratory per week.

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 226 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 361 Cognitive Processes Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq. or coreq: APSY 360; or consent of instructor) Practice in experimental techniques to measure cognitive phenomena, including perception, attention, memory, and language. One three-hour laboratory per week.

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 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 380; or consent of inst)tice 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 425 Childhood Psychopathology. (3) An introduction to the field of abnormal child psychology and the associated major theories. Students will be exposed to the pathogenic process (i.e. developmental sequence) of psychological disorders from early childhood to late adolescence. A major goal of the course is to promote critical thinking on major issues such as the genetic, biological, and environmental influences on behavior, emotions, and personality in conjunction with associated assessment, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.

APSY 440 Psychological Testing and Measurement. (3) 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 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.

APSY 451 Sensation and Perception Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 450; or consent of instructor) Practice with psychophysics, physiological measures, and other methodologies used to investigate and experience perceptual phenomena. One three-hour laboratory per week.

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 226 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. One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 465 Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. (3) An introduction to the psychology of addictive behaviors, including an overview of the major theories of why people use/abuse substances. The major approaches used to treat addictive behaviors will be covered. A major goal of the course is to stimulate critical thinking in this area and to increase understanding of the links between theory and intervention. A second goal of the course is to introduce the student to contemporary issues and controversies related to addictions.

APSY 470 Neuroscience. (3) 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 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq. or Coreq: APSY 470; or consent of instructor) Practice with biological and behavioral methodologies used to investigate the physiological bases of behavior. One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 480 Health Psychology. (3) A survey of the psychosocial factors that influence wellness, disease, and the performance of health behaviors. Illness prevention, management, and treatment will be examined.

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 and Physics

Pre-Professional Program Advisors
William H. Jackson, Department of Biology and Geology
Kutty Pariyadath, Department of Chemistry and Physics

Curricula
A number of pre-professional program curricula are offered by the Department of Biology and Geology and the Department of Chemistry and Physics. 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 and Physics.

Students interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy, dental hygiene, respiratory therapy and medical records administration are advised by Dr. Michele Harmon. 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.

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 and Physics 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 South Carolina College of Pharmacy with two campuses located in Columbia and Charleston accepts applications for admission from both students who have finished a Bachelors degree or from those who have not provided that those students have completed a fixed set of required courses. The USCA pre-pharmacy curriculum, overseen by faculty members in the Department of Chemistry and Physics, satisfies the set of required courses for the South Carolina College of Pharmacy as well as for most other pharmacy schools. Students are strongly encouraged to apply to more than one pharmacy school and therefore may want to bring the list of required courses from those other schools with them to their first meeting with their advisor. The required courses for admission to the South Carolina College of Pharmacy are usually taken over four to six semesters and cover a wide range of subjects.

English Composition and Literature - AEGL 101 and 102

Math at least through Survey of Calculus with Applications - AMTH 122

Elementary Statistics - ASTA 201

General Biology - ABIO 121 and 122

Human Anatomy and Physiology - ABIO 232 and 242

General Chemistry - ACHM 111 and 112

Organic Chemistry - ACHM 331 and 332 with laboratories

 General Physics - APHY 201 and 202

Introductory Psychology - APSY 101

Macro- or Microeconomics - AECO 221 or AECO 222

Interpersonal Communications - ACOM 201

Three elective courses in the area of Humanities or Social Sciences

Students who will be obtaining a Bachelors degree from USCA will take the courses listed above as well as those additional courses required by their selected major and those courses in the USCA general education curriculum. These additional requirements are listed in this bulletin. Because of the science orientation of the pre-pharmacy curriculum, students generally major in biology or chemistry and the decision of when to apply for admission to one of the pharmacy schools is made in consultation with the advisor. Generally, only a student with a strong GPA and a strong Pharmacy College Admission Test score will be successful in their application given the highly competitive nature of the admissions process.

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.