2.04.05: Common Course Prefixes, Numbers, and Descriptions

SOURCE: Memoranda from Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs May 2, 1997, May 23, 1997, June 3, 1997, June 30, 1997, and November 19, 1997

(approved June 1, 1997, for implementation with semester conversion)

ACCT 2101
Principles of Accounting I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of the underlying theory and application of financial accounting concepts.

ACCT 2102
Principles of Accounting II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of the underlying theory and application of managerial accounting concepts.

ANTH 1102
Introduction to Anthropology

ANTH 1103
Introduction to Social Anthropology

ANTH 1104
Introduction to Archaeology

ANTH 1105
Introduction to Physical Anthropology

ANTH 1106
Introduction to Cultural Diversity

ART (See Fine and Applied Arts)

ASTR 1000
Introduction to the Universe
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of the universe, examining the historical origins of astronomy; the motions and physical properties of the Sun, Moon, and planets; the formation, evolution, and death of stars; and the structure of galaxies and the expansion of the universe.

ASTR 1010
Astronomy of the Solar System
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Astronomy from early ideas of the cosmos to modern observational techniques. The solar system planets, satellites, and minor bodies. The origin and evolution of the solar system.

ASTR 1020
Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The study of the Sun and stars, their physical properties and evolution, interstellar matter, star clusters, our galaxy and other galaxies, and the origin and evolution of the Universe.

BIOLOGY
For science courses in biology, chemistry, and physics, the sequences designed for non-science majors will be entitled "Introductory Biology, Introductory Chemistry, and Introductory Physics." The sequences designed for science majors will be entitled "Principles of Biology, Principles of Chemistry, and Principles of Physics." Combined lecture/lab courses should be indicated with a "K" suffix, and stand-alone lab courses should be indicated with an "L" suffix. The approved course descriptions shown for chemistry illustrate the use of the suffixes.

The Principles of Biology sequence will be numbered BIOL 1107 and 1108 (or BIOL 2107 and 2108 for institutions offering the courses in the second year).

BUSA 1105
Introduction to Business
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An integrative study of the functional areas of business (finance, operations, marketing, human resources, etc.)

BUSA 2105
Communicating in the Business Environment
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A course emphasizing both interpersonal and organizational communications; to include written and oral exercises appropriate to business practice.

BUSA 2106
The Environment of Business
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the legal, regulatory, political, social, ethical, cultural environmental and technological issues which form the context for business; to include an overview of the impact and demographic diversity on organizations.

CHEMISTRY
For science courses in biology, chemistry, and physics, the sequences designed for non-science majors will be entitled "Introductory Biology, Introductory Chemistry, and Introductory Physics." The sequences designed for science majors will be entitled "Principles of Biology, Principles of Chemistry, and Principles of Physics." Combined lecture/lab courses should be indicated with a "K" suffix, and stand-alone lab courses should be indicated with an "L" suffix.

CHEM 1100
Introductory Chemistry
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A one-semester course covering basic concepts and applications of chemistry designed for non-science majors. There is no laboratory component.

CHEM 1101K
Introductory Chemistry I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: First course in a two-semester sequence covering the basic principles and applications of chemistry designed for non-science majors. Topics to be covered include atomic structure and isotopes, periodicity and chemical equations. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

CHEM 1102K
Introductory Chemistry II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the basic principles and applications of chemistry designed for non-science majors. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

CHEM 1101
Introductory Chemistry I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: First course in a two-semester sequence covering the basic principles and applications of chemistry designed for non-science majors. Topics to be covered include atomic structure and isotopes, periodicity and chemical equations.

CHEM 1101L
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1101.

CHEM 1102
Introductory Chemistry II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the basic principles and applications of chemistry designed for non-science majors.

CHEM 1102L
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1102.

CHEM 1151K
Survey of Chemistry I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: First course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health professions majors. Topics to be covered include elements and compounds, chemical equations, nomenclature, and molecular geometry. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

CHEM 1152K
Survey of Chemistry II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Second course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health professions majors. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

CHEM 1151
Survey of Chemistry I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: First course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health professions majors. Topics to be covered include elements and compounds, chemical equations, nomenclature, and molecular geometry.

CHEM 1151L
Survey of Chemistry Laboratory I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1151.

CHEM 1152
Survey of Chemistry II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Second course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health professions majors.

CHEM 1152L
Survey of Chemistry Laboratory II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1152.

CHEM 1211K
Principles of Chemistry I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: First course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations, and nomenclature. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

CHEM 1212K
Principles of Chemistry I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.

CHEM 1211
Principles of Chemistry I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: First course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations, and nomenclature.

CHEM 1211L
Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1211.

CHEM 1212
Principles of Chemistry II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors.

CHEM 1212L
Principles of Chemistry Laboratory II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1212.

COMM (See Fine and Applied Arts)

____1301
Computer Science I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The courses includes an overview of computers and programming; problem solving and algorithm development; simple data types; arithmetic and logic operators; selection sctructures; repetition structures; text files; arrays( one-and-two-dimensional); procedural abstraction andsoftware design; modular programming( including subprograms or the equivalent).

____1302
Computer Science II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course includes an overview of abstract data types ( ADTs); arrays(multi-dimensional) and records; sets and strings; binary files; searching and sorting; introductory algorithm analysis (including Big-O); recursion; pointers and linked lists; software engineering concepts; dynamic data structures ( stacks, queues, trees).

DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES
English:

ENGL 0099 - Exit level course
ENGL 0098 - Second exit level course (if applicable)
ENGL 0097 - non exit level course
ENGL 0096 - non exit level course

Mathematics: MATH 0099 - Exit level course; rest of numbers follow D.S. English above

Reading: READ 0099 - Exit level course; rest of numbers follow D.S. English and math

ECON 2105
Principles of Macroeconomics
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze economic aggregates and evaluate economic policies.

ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze structure and performance of the market economy.

ENGL 1101
English Composition I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.

ENGL 1102
English Composition II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.

ENGL 2110
World Literature (one course only)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of important works of world literature.

ENGL 2111
World Literature I (as part of a two-course sequence or option)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of important works of world literature from ancient times through the mid-seventeenth century.

ENGL 2112
World Literature II (as part of two-course sequence or option)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of important works of world literature from the mid-seventeenth century to the present.

ENGL 2120
British Literature (one course only)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of important works of British literature.

ENGL 2121
British Literature I (as part of two-course sequence or option)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of important works of British literature from the Old English period through the neoclassical age.

ENGL 2122
British Literature II (as part of two-course sequence or option)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of important works of British literature from the Romantic era to the present.

ENGL 2130
American Literature (one course only)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of important works of American literature.

ENGL 2131
American Literature I (as part of two-course sequence or option)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of American literature from the pre colonial age to the mid-nineteenth century.

ENGL 2132
American Literature II (as part of two-course sequence or option)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of American literature from the mid nineteenth century to the present.

FINE AND APPLIED ARTS

ART: The Visual Art Common Prefix for Area F and Area C courses is ART (with the fourth letter being an institutional prerogative).

ART 1010
Drawing I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the techniques, materials and principles of drawing.

ART 1011
Drawing II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Techniques, materials and principles of drawing.

ART 1020
Two Dimensional Design
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The fundamentals of two dimensional design introduced through projects in a variety of media.

ART 1030
Three Dimensional Design
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An investigation of three dimensional forms and space using various materials and methods.

COMM 1100
Human Communications
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A broad approach to oral communications skills including intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, and public speaking

COMM 1110
Public Speaking
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The organization of materials and the vocal and physical aspects of delivery in various speaking situations.

MUSC 1100
Music Appreciation (or equivalent)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Music History and literature.

MUSC 1080 or 2080
- Band (or equivalent)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study, rehearsal, and concert performance or literature for band.

MUSC 1090 or 2090
- Choir (or equivalent)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study, rehearsal, and concert performance of literature for choir.

THEA 1100
Theatre Appreciation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Survey and critical appreciation of Theatre.

Foreign Language Courses:

1001 -1st semester elementary course (This course will not meet degree requirements at some USG institutions.)
1002 -2nd semester elementary course
2001 -1st semester intermediate course
2002 -2nd semester intermediate course

FREN 1001
Elementary French I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and to the culture of French-speaking regions.

FREN 1002
Elementary French II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in French with further study of the culture of French-speaking regions.

GREK 1001
Elementary Greek
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the grammar, reading, and translation of Classical Attic Greek.

GREK 1002
Elementary Greek II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Continued study of the grammar of Classical Attic Greek begun in GREK 1001, with further reading and translation.

GRMN 1001
Elementary German I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the German language and the culture of the German-speaking world. Beginning of a survey of basic German grammar and the grammar and the development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing German. Some aspects of everyday life in the German-speaking world will also be introduced. [INSTITUTIONAL OPTION: Work with other media (audio, video, and/or computer) outside of class is required.]

GRMN 1002
Elementary German II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The second part of an introduction to the German language and the culture of the German-speaking world. Completion of the survey of basic German grammar and further development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing German. Aspects of everyday life in the German-speaking world will also be introduced. [ INSTITUTIONAL OPTION: Work with other media( audio, video, and/or computer) outside of class is required.]

ITAL 1001
Elementary Italian I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian and to the culture of Italian-speaking regions.

ITAL 1002
Elementary Italian II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian with further study of the culture of Italian-speaking regions.

LATN 1001
Elementary Latin I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the Latin language: pronunciation, fundamentals of grammar, reading, and translation.

LATN 1002
Elementary Latin II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Continued study of Latin grammar and syntax begun in LATN 1001, with further reading and translation.

PORT 1001
Elementary Portuguese I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to listening, speaking, reading and writing Portuguese and to the culture of Portuguese-speaking regions.

PORT 1002
Elementary Portuguese II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Portuguese with further study of the culture of Portuguese-speaking regions.

SPAN 1001
Elementary Spanish I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish and to the culture of Spanish-speaking regions.

SPAN 1002
Elementary Spanish II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish with further study of the culture of Spanish-speaking regions.

OTHER FOREIGN LANGUAGE PREFIXES:
- ARAB - Arabic
- CHIN - Chinese
- FARS - Farsi
- HEBR - Hebrew
- JAPN - Japanese
- NORW- Norwegian
- RUSS - Russian
- YORU - Yoruba

GEOG 1101
Introduction to Human Geography
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of global patterns of resources, population, culture, and economic systems. Emphasis is placed upon the factors contributing to these patterns and the distinctions between the technologically advanced and less advanced regions of the world.

GEOG 1103
Geographic Perspectives on Multiculturalism in the U.S.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Geographic factors underlying multiculturalism and ethnic relationships in the United States. Three interrelated themes are emphasized: the spatial development and organization of culture; population growth, migration, and urbanization; and the spatial dimensions of political, economic, and social processes.

GEOG 1111
Introduction to Physical Geography (Earth Science Survey)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to physical geography, surveying climate, vegetation, soils, landforms, and water resources in their areal interrelations and distributions.

GEOG 1112
Introduction to Weather and Climate (3 credits lecture, 1 credit for optional lab, or 4 credits if combined)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Components of weather processes, and their measurement. Climatic elements and their control factors. Geographic classification of climatic and vegetative types on the Earths surface.

GEOG 1113
Introduction to Landforms (3 credits lecture, 1 credit for optional lab, or 4 credits if combined)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introductory analysis and classification of major types of land surfaces, stressing geographic characteristics. Study and interpretation of relationships between landforms and other phenomena through maps, air photos, and field observations. World coverage with stress on North America.

GEOG 1125
Resources, Society, and the Environment
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Interactions between physical systems and human activities, and their effects on environmental quality and sustainability are emphasized. Topics include: geography of population and resource consumption, food production, water and air quality, energy policy, land/biotic resource management. Contrasting social, ethical, and technological perspectives on environmental concerns are explored.

GEOL 1121
Introductory Geosciences I (institutional option name, such as Physical Geology)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers Earth materials and processes.

GEOL 1122
Introductory Geosciences II (institutional option name, such as Historical Geology)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers geologic time, sedimentary environments, fossils, and Earth history.

HISTORY
The numbers and content of history courses depend on whether the courses are taught as one, two, or three-semester versions as follows:

Survey of World History/Civilization -- One-Semester version
HIST 1100 A thematic survey of World HIstory to the present era.

Survey of World History/Civilization -- Two-semester version
HIST 1111 A survey of World History to early modern times.
HIST 1112 A survey of World History from early modern times to the present.

Survey of World HIstory/Civilization -- Three-semester version
HIST 1011 A survey of World History to the post-classical period.
HIST 1012 A survey of World History from the post-classical to early modern times.
HIST 1013 A survey of World History from early modern times to the present.

Survey of Western Civilization -- One-semester version
HIST 1120 A thematic survey of Western Civilization to the present.

Survey of Western Civilization -- Two-semester version
HIST 1121 A survey of Western Civilization to early modern times.
HIST 1122 A survey of Western Civilization from early modern times to the present.

Survey of Western Civilization -- Three-semester version
HIST 1021 A survey of Western Civilization to the medieval period.
HIST 1022 A Survey of Western Civilization from medieval to early modern times.
HIST 1023 A survey of Western Civilization from early modern times to the present.

Survey of U.S. History -- One-semester version
HIST 2110 A thematic survey of U.S. History to the present.

Survey of U.S. History -- Two-semester version
HIST 2111 A survey of U.S. History to the post-Civil War period
HIST 2112 A survey of U.S. History from the post-Civil War period to the present.

MATH 1001
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course places quantitative skills and reasoning in the context of experiences that students will be likely to encounter. It emphasizes processing information in context from a variety of representations, understanding of both the information and the processing, and understanding which conclusions can be reasonably determined.

MATH 1101
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to mathematical modeling using graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal techniques to describe and explore real-world data and phenomena. Emphasis is on the use of elementary functions to investigate and analyze applied problems and questions, supported by the use of appropriate technology, and on effective communication of quantitative concepts and results.

MATH 1111
College Algebra
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a functional approach to algebra that incorporates the use of appropriate technology. Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions, and their graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Appropriate applications will be included.

MATH 1113
Pre-calculus
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare students for calculus, physics, and related technical subjects. Topics include an intensive study of algebraic and transcendental functions accompanied by analytic geometry.

MUSC (See Fine and Applied Arts)

PHIL
(The committee recommended this prefix for philosophy courses but has not developed any common courses to date.)

PHYSICS
For science courses in biology, chemistry, and physics, the sequences designed for non-science majors will be entitled "Introductory Biology, Introductory Chemistry, and Introductory Physics." The sequences designed for science majors will be entitled "Principles of Biology, Principles of Chemistry, and Principles of Physics". Combined lecture/lab courses should be indicated with a "K" suffix, and stand-alone lab courses should be indicated with an "L" suffix. The approved course descriptions shown for chemistry illustrate the use of the suffixes:

The physics titles were provided previously but, in order to be consistent with biology and chemistry, the titles were changed as follows:

PHYS 1111 and 1112 were changed from General Physics I & II to Introductory Physics I & II

PHYS 1211 ( or 2211) and 1212 (or 2212) were changed from Calculus-based Physics I & II to Principles of Physics I & II.

PHYS 1111
Introductory Physics II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used.

PHYS 1112
Introductory Physics I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introductory course which will include material from electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics, Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used.

PHYS 1211 or 2211
Principles of Physics I (level 1 or 2 to be specified by institution)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. Elementary differential calculus will be used.

PHYS 1212 or 2212
Principles of Physics II (see previous note)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introductory course which will include material from electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Elementary differential and integral calculus will be used.

PHSC or PHYS I - 1011
(The committee recommended either of these for Physical Science.)

PHSC or PHYS II - 1012
(same as above)

POLS 1101
American Government

POLS 2101
Introduction to Political Science

POLS 2201
State and Local Government

POLS 2301
Introduction to Comparative Politics

POLS 2401
Global Issues

POLS 2501
Domestic Issues

POLS 2601
Introduction to Public Administration

PSYC 1101
Introduction to General Psychology (Institutional option for name addendum - e.g. Principles I)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A broad survey of the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to, research methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, and abnormal.

PSYC 2101
Introduction to the Psychology of Adjustment (Institutional option for name addendum)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introductory examination of the applied psychological theory and research concerning mental health and well being.

PSYC 2103
Introduction to Human Development (Institutional option for name addendum)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introductory, non-laboratory based examination of human development across the lifespan with an emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive, and social development.

Regents Test Remediation courses:
RGTE 0199 - Essay
RGTR 0198 - Reading

Other Regents Test courses:
RGTE 0197 - Essay
RGTR 0196 - Reading

SOCI 1101
Introduction to Sociology
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of the discipline of sociology. Topics will include sociological theory, methods and selected substantive area.

SOCI 1160
Introduction to Social Problems
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A theoretical and empirical analysis of selected major social problems confronting American society.

SOCI 2293
Introduction to Marriage and Family
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the structure, processes, problems and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life.

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