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Kent State UniversityUndergraduateCourse DescriptionsSpring 2011
ContentsAccounting (ACCT) . 5Accounting Technology (ACTT). 6Adolescent/Adult Education (ADED). 7Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMRT) . 8American Studies (AMST) . 8Anthropology (ANTH). 8Arabic (ARAB) . 15Art (ART) . 16Art Crafts (ARTC) . 16Art Education (ARTE) . 18Art Fine Arts (ARTF) . 19Art History (ARTH) . 21American Sign Language (ASL) . 24Aerospace Studies (ASTU) . 25Athletic Training (ATTR) . 26Business Management and Related Technology (BMRT) . 27Biological Sciences (BSCI) . 29Biotechnology (BTEC) . 34Business Administration Interdisciplinary (BUS) . 34College of the Arts (CA) . 35Center for Applied Conflict Management (CACM) . 35Computer Animation Engineering Technology (CADT) . 36Counseling and Human Development Services (CHDS) . 37Chemistry (CHEM) . 37Chinese (CHIN) . 42Curriculum and Instruction (CI). 42Classics (CLAS). 43Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) . 43Communication Studies (COMM) . 45Computer Technology (COMT) . 47Page 1 of 226
Career Technical Teacher Education (CTTE) . 52Cultural Foundations (CULT) . 53Dance (DAN). 54Early Childhood Education (ECED) . 56Early Childhood Education Technology (ECET) . 58Economics (ECON) . 59Education (EDUC) . 61Electrical/Electronic and Related Engineering Technologies (EERT). 62Engineering of Information Technology (EIRT) . 63English (ENG) . 63Entrepreneurship (ENTR) . 71Educational Psychology (EPSY) . 72Experimental Programs Division (EXPR) . 73Exercise Science (EXSC) . 73Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM). 74Finance (FIN) . 78French (FR) . 80Geography (GEOG) . 81Geology (GEOL) . 85German (GER) . 87Gerontology (GERO) . 88Greek (GRE). 89Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) . 90Hebrew (HEBR) . 92Health Education (HED) . 92History (HIST) . 94Hospitality Management (HM) . 99Honors College (HONR). 101Horticulture Technology (HORT) . 102Heritage Languages (HRTG) . 104Human Services Technology (HST) . 104High Technology Manufacturing Technology (HTMT) . 105Page 2 of 226
Interior Design (ID) . 106Industrial Engineering and Related Technologies (IERT). 107Integrated Health Studies (IHS) . 108Integrated Life Sciences (ILS) . 108Italian (ITAL) . 109Information Technology for Administrative Professionals (ITAP). 110Instructional Technology (ITEC) . 111Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) . 112Justice Studies (JUS). 120Kent Blossom Courses . 123Latin (LAT) . 124Legal Assisting Technology . 125University Libraries (LIB) . 125Labor Studies (LS) . 126Mathematics (MATH) . 126Middle Childhood Education (MCED) . 131Modern and Classical Language Studies (MCLS) . 133Mechanical Engineering and Related Technologies (MERT) . 134Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFGT) . 135Management and Information Systems (MIS) . 135Marketing (MKTG) . 138Managerial Marketing (MMTG). 139Marine Retail Operations Technology (MROT) . 140Military Science (MSCI). 140Music (MUS). 141Nursing Technology (NRST) . 149Nursing (NURS) . 151Nutrition and Dietetics (NUTR). 153Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology (OCAT). 155Office of International Affairs (OIA) . 155Pan-African Studies (PAS) . 156Physical Education Basic (PEB) . 159Page 3 of 226
Physical Education Professional (PEP) . 161Public Health (PH) . 164Philosophy (PHIL) . 165Physics (PHY) . 168Plastics Technology (PLCT). 171Portuguese (PORT). 175Psychology (PSYC) . 176Physical Therapist Assistant Technology (PTST) . 178Radiologic Technology (RADT). 179Real Estate and Related Technologies (RERT) . 181Rehabilitation Counseling (RHAB) . 181Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (RIS) . 181Recreation, Park and Tourism Management (RPTM). 186Respiratory Therapy Technology (RTT) . 188Russian (RUSS) . 189Secondary Education (SEED) . 190Sociology (SOC) . 191Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPA) . 193Sport Administration (SPAD) . 195Spanish (SPAN) . 196Special Education (SPED) . 199Summer Visual Communication Design (SVCD). 203Technology (TECH) . 203Theatre (THEA) . 214Translation Studies (TRST) . 218Undergraduate Studies (US) . 219Veterinary Technology (VTEC) . 220Visual Communication Design (VCD) . 221Women's Studies (WMST) . 225Page 4 of 226
Accounting (ACCT)Kent State University Catalog 2010- 2011 Course Information Course Descriptions Spring 2011 Accounting (ACCT)23020 Introduction to FinancialAccounting (3)Introduction to principles ofaccounting as they relate tofinancial accounting and thepreparation of financial statements.Prerequisite: none.23021 Introduction to ManagerialAccounting (3)Introduction to principles ofaccounting as they relate tomanagerial accounting, includingcost relationships. Prerequisite:ACCT 23020.33000 Fundamental TaxProcedures (3)Non-essential presentation offederal income tax laws andregulations as they relate toindividuals. Prerequisite:cumulative 2.50 GPA; and ACCT23020 or ACTT 11000; and ACCT23021 or ACTT 11001; not open toaccounting (ACCT) majors.33001 Corporate Accounting I (3)The review of the accounting cycle;financial statement preparation;accounting for sales, receivables,inventory, current liabilities andfixed assets. Written communicationand professional accountingresearch skills are emphasized.Prerequisite: cumulative 2.50 GPA;and accounting (ACCT) major; andACCT 23021 or ACTT 11001.33004 Introduction to AccountingSystems (3)Provides an overview of accountinginformation systems with emphasison systems design and internalcontrols. Interpersonal skills andcomputer applications areemphasized. Prerequisites:cumulative 2.50 GPA; andaccounting (ACCT) major; andACCT 23021 or ACTT 11001.33010 Cost Accounting (3)Cost accounting for manufacturingand service organizations includingcost determination, cost analysis,and reporting costs for decisionmaking, planning and control.Ethical decision-making andcomputer applications areemphasized. Prerequisites:cumulative 2.50 GPA; andaccounting (ACCT) major; andACCT 33001 and 33004.33012 Corporate Accounting II(3)Accounting for long-term liabilities,debt and equity investments, leases,pensions, and other post-retirementbenefits, income tax allocation, andowners’ equity; statement of cashflows. Verbal communication andprofessional accounting researchskills are emphasized. Prerequisites:cumulative 2.50 GPA; andaccounting (ACCT) major; andACCT 33001 and 33004.33061 Financial Reporting Issuesand Analysis (3)Issues relative to the balance sheet,income statement and cash flowstatement. Topics include assets,liabilities, owner’s equity, revenuerecognition, EPS, deferred taxes andpensions. Cannot be counted towardaccounting major. Prerequisite:cumulative 2.50 GPA; and ACCT23032 or ACTT 11001; not open toaccounting (ACCT) majors.33063 Cost Control and Analysisfor Management (3)Cost accounting concepts andprocedures; analysis of revenue,cost and income variances. Openonly to non-contiguous majors;cannot count toward accountingmajor. Prerequisite: cumulative 2.50GPA; and ACCT 23021 or ACTT11001; not open to accounting(ACCT) majors.43010 Principles of Auditing andControl (3)Integration of concepts and practicalaspects of auditing. The importanceof strong controls is stressed.Ethical decision-making and writtencommunication skills areemphasized. Prerequisites:cumulative 2.50 GPA; and seniorstanding; and accounting (ACCT)major; and ACCT 33010 and 33012.This course may be used to satisfythe writing-intensive requirementPage 5 of 226with approval of major department.43013 Advanced ManagementAccounting (3)Advanced techniques and issues incosting and accountingmeasurement for managementplanning, decision-making andcontrol. Professional accountingresearch, verbal communication andethical decision-making skills areemphasized. Prerequisite:cumulative 2.50 GPA; and seniorstanding; and accounting (ACCT)major; and ACCT 33010 and 33012.43014 Advanced AccountingSystems (3)Emphasizes the analysis, design andimplementation of accountinginformation systems and internalcontrols. Written communication,ethical decision-making andcomputer application skills areemphasized. Prerequisite:cumulative 2.50 GPA; and seniorstanding; and accounting (ACCT)major; and ACCT 33001 and 33004and 33010 and 33012.43020 Corporate Accounting III(3)Business combinations,consolidated financial statements,specialized disclosures; foreigncurrency impacts; inter-corporateinvestments. Professionalaccounting research andinterpersonal skills are emphasized.Prerequisites: cumulative 2.50 GPA;and senior standing; and accounting(ACCT) major; and ACCT 33001and 33004 and 33010 and 33012and 43031.43031 Income Taxation (3)Basic concepts of incomerecognition and deductions forindividuals and corporations.Detailed coverage of the taxation ofC corporations. Writtencommunication skills areemphasized. Prerequisite:cumulative 2.50 GPA; and seniorstanding; and accounting (ACCT)major; and ACCT 33001 and 33004and 33010 and 33012.43033 Income Tax II (3)Advanced partnership and corporatetax problems; estate and gifttaxation; tax administration and
practice. Professional accountingresearch and written communicationskills are emphasized. Prerequisite:cumulative 2.50 GPA; and seniorstanding; and accounting (ACCT)major; and ACCT 33001 and 33004and 33010 and 33012 and 43031.43034 Nonprofit Accounting andAuditing (3)Unique nonprofit, financialreporting, managerial accountingand financial and operating auditsfor government and nonprofitentities. Professional accountingresearch, written communicationand ethical decision-making skillsare emphasized. Prerequisite:cumulative 2.50 GPA; and seniorstanding; and accounting (ACCT)major; and ACCT 33001 and 33004and 33010 and 33012.accounting (ACCT) major andspecial approval.Accounting Technology(ACTT)Kent State University Catalog 2010- 2011 Course Information Course Descriptions Spring 2011 Accounting Technology (ACTT)Courses offered only at theRegional Campuses11000 Accounting I—Financial(4)Introduction to financial accounting,including principles generallyaccepted in preparation ofaccounting statements for usersoutside of the business organization.Prerequisite: none.43092 Accounting Internship (3)(Repeatable for credit) Study ofactivities related to concurrent onthe-job experience with cooperatingindustrial and public accountingfirms. Professional accountingresearch and written communicationskills are emphasized. S/U grading.Prerequisites: junior standing andaccounting (ACCT) major andspecial approval.11001 Accounting II—Managerial(4)Introduction to managerialaccounting, including accountingfor manufacturing firms, budgeting,standard cost systems, directcosting, segment reporting and costvolume-profit analysis. Prerequisite:ACTT 11000.43093 Variable Title Workshopin Accounting (1-3)(Repeatable for credit) To bedetermined when a specific courseis proposed for a particular term.S/U grading. Prerequisite: seniorstanding and accounting (ACCT)major and special approval.11003 Payroll Accounting (2)Introduction to the payroll function,including preparation of payroll andrelated federal, state and local taxforms required of all businesses.Both manual and computerizedapplications will be studied.Prerequisite: ACTT 11000.43095 Special Topics: Accounting(1-3)(Repeatable for credit) Specialtopics course that will be offeredperiodically with different topicsand different faculty involved eachtime the course is offered.Prerequisites: senior standing andaccounting (ACCT) major andspecial approval.20012 Accounting SoftwareApplications (3)A lecture/computer lab course usingaccounting, spreadsheet and wordprocessing software. Prerequisites:ACTT 11001 and COMT 11000 orspecial approval of full-time ACTTfaculty.43096 Individual Investigation inAccounting (1-3)(Repeatable for credit) Open only tosenior majors in accounting withspecial approval of advisor.Prerequisites: senior standing and21000 Accounting III—Financial(3)An intensive and practical study offinancial accounting principlespertaining to balance sheet andincome statement accounts, andstatement analyses. Prerequisite:ACTT 11001.Page 6 of 22621001 Accounting IV—Financial(3)Continuation of ACTT 21000. Alsoconsiders income statementaccounts and financial statementanalyses. Both manual andcomputerized applications will bestudied. Prerequisite: ACTT 21000.21003 Fundamentals of TaxPreparation (3)A nontechnical presentation offederal income tax laws andregulations as they relate toindividuals. Prerequisite: ACTT11000.21006 Introduction to CorporateTax Preparation (3)An introduction to the preparationof corporation tax reports.Prerequisite: ACTT 21003.21063 Introduction to CostAccounting (3)Cost accounting concepts andsystems; role of costs in decisionmaking; budgeting concepts andprocedures; analysis of revenue,cost and income variances.Prerequisite: ACTT 11001.21092 Internship in AccountingTechnology (2-3)*(Repeatable for credit) Studentsparticipate in a supervised fieldexperience. Each credit hourrequires a minimum of 7 hours ofwork per week for 15 weeks if theposition is unpaid and 10 hours ofwork per week for 15 weeks if theposition is paid. S/U grading.Prerequisites: ACTT 21000 andspecial approval.21095 Special Topics (1-3)*(Repeatable for credit) Specialtopics in accounting. Prerequisite:special approval.21096 Individual Investigation—Accounting Technology (1-3)*(Repeatable for credit) Independentin-depth research of an accountingtopic supervised and coordinated byan accounting technology facultymember. Prerequisites: 12 credithours of ACTT courses and specialapproval.*Course ineligible to be repeated forGPA recalculation.
Adolescent/AdultEducation (ADED)Kent State University Catalog 2010- 2011 Course Information Course Descriptions Spring 2011 Adolescent/Adult Education32142 Principles of TeachingAdolescents (3)Orientation to adolescence and theteaching-learning process. Thiscourse includes 30 field/clinicalhours in an urban setting. IP gradepermissible. Students are required tocomplete Bureau of CriminalInvestigation and Identification(BCII) and Federal Bureau ofInvestigation (FBI) backgroundchecks and submit the results toauthorized personnel at theirassigned "school/agency" before thefirst day of the semester in whichstudent teaching/internship will takeplace. Prerequisites: ITEC 19525and EDPF 29525. This course maybe used to satisfy the writingintensive requirement with approvalof major department.32268 The Secondary SchoolMathematics Curriculum (3)The secondary school mathematicscurriculum will be examined.Students, textbooks andrecommendations will beinvestigated. This course includes30 field/clinical hours. Students arerequired to complete Bureau ofCriminal Investigation andIdentification (BCII) and FederalBureau of Investigation (FBI)background checks and submit theresults to authorized personnel attheir assigned "school/agency"before the first day of the semesterin which student teaching/internshipwill take place. Prerequisites:ADED 32142 and MATH 22005.32275 Social Studies Educationand the Social Sciences (3)First of two special methods courseson teaching social studies at thesecondary level. Focuses onachieving the purpose of socialstudies through attention toinstruction, planning, curriculumand assessment. Prerequisite:ADED 32142 and admission toadvanced study.32277 Teaching Science inSecondary Schools (3)Goals, methodology and resourcesfor effective teaching of science toadolescents and young adults.Prerequisites: ADED 32142. Specialfee: 15 flat fee—subject to change.42196 Individual Project inAdolescent Education (2-4)S/U grading; IP grade permissible.Prerequisite: special approval.42268 Teaching of Mathematics inSecondary Schools (3)Methodology and materials foreffective teaching of secondaryschool mathematics will bediscussed and implemented in fieldexperiences. Course includes 46field/clinical hours. Mathematicscourses through MATH 22005.Prerequisites: ADED 32268.42275 Teaching Social Studies inSecondary Schools (3)An advanced special methodscourse designed to prepare futuresocial studies teachers for studentteaching and their entry year intothe profession. Addresses a range oftopics and issues in an in-depthmanner through project-orientedlearning activities. Prerequisite:ADED 32275 and admission toadvanced study.42277 Topics in Secondary SchoolScience Teaching (3)Analysis of trends in scienceteaching and materials and methodsfor introducing topics from thehistory of science and from healtheducation. Prerequisite: ADED32277 and admission to ad
Kent State University Catalog 2010 - 2011 Course Information Course Descriptions Spring 2011 Adolescent/Adult Education . 32142 Principles of Teaching Adolescents (3) Orientation to adolescence and the teaching-learning process. This course includes 30 field/clinical hours in an urban setting. IP grade permissible. Students are required to
