Courses

The course provides an introduction to the principles of homeland security, roles and responsibilities of constituencies and implications for criminal justice fields. Topics include intelligence and warning, border and transportation security, domestic counterterrorism, protecting critical infrastructure, defending against catastrophic threats, and emergency preparedness and response.

This course is designed for students who are currently employed or who are preparing to work in early childhood settings. This course will help students to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with families within the context of the urban community to benefit the well being of the growing child. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline will be part of the course.

This course provides support for students planning a capstone project, including identifying a faculty member who will serve as the capstone mentor, establishing the scholarly context for and relevance of the project, and developing a plan for achieving the academic goals of the capstone project.

This course provides support for students working on an Honors College project, including implementing the plan developed in HONR 4102, honing relevant academic skills, understanding and meeting professional expectations, and presenting project outcomes.

A special series of topical seminars meant to explore subjects at the leading edge of contemporary psychology, which are of special interest to students and faculty. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 hours. PSYC 4085A - Horizon Seminar 1 (1.0-4.0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 1.0-4.0 Credit Hours) A special series of topical seminars meant to explore subjects at the leading edge of contemporary psychology, which are of special interest to students and faculty.

Introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the horizontal position. Qualification tests, horizontal position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: horizontal SMAW safety and health practices, selection and applications of electrodes, selection and applications for horizontal SMAW, horizontal SMAW joints, and horizontal SMAW to specification.

Introduces the fundamentals of plant science and horticulture as a career field. Emphasis will be placed on an industry overview; plant morphology; plant physiology; environmental factors affecting horticulture practices; soil physical and chemical properties; fertilizer elements and analysis; and basic propagation techniques.

provided with insights into management applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of hotel/restaurant/travel management techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction includes written individualized training plans and written performance evaluations.

This course introduces the student to local, state, federal, and international laws which govern the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on creating a workplace where compliance with the law, adherence to ethical standards, and stressing security and loss prevention are the basis for every decision.

Introduces students to marketing techniques associated with hotel/restaurant/tourism fields with emphasis on identifying and satisfying needs of customers. Topics include: marketing introduction, research and analysis, marketing strategies, marketing plans, social media marketing, branding, positioning, sales and advertising.