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Credit Courses
NOTE: Beginning 2007-2008, all courses that formerly began with an MC prefix now begin with an MP prefix (MP for Metro Programs). Old course numbers are noted in parentheses at the end of each course description.
ADMINISTRATION/BUSINESS
MPAC 200 Survey of Accounting (3) Introduction to the preparation and interpretation of accounting information with special emphasis on the needs of non-business majors. Course covers both the use and reporting of accounting information generated for external audiences (creditors and the investing public) as well as that developed for internal decision- making. Offered: Summer and Fall. (Formerly MCAC 200)
MPBL 352 Legal Environment of Business (3) Study of the fundamental areas of law that impact business and the government’s role in the development of those laws. Through the use of cases and lectures, the interrelationship of these two dominant institutions of society is analyzed. Specific areas to be addressed include the regulation of employment, the law of contracts, torts, bankruptcy, and several areas of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly MCBL 352)
MPEC 200 Survey of Economics (3) Survey of the macroeconomic theories that explain the behavior of the world economy and the national economies that comprise it. Course covers the micro- economic relationships that explain the operations of individual consumer/suppli- er markets. Offered: Fall. (Formerly MCEC 200)
MPFI 300 Survey of Finance (3) Introduction to financial management concepts and methods of analysis. Students gain comprehension of the central tenets of financial management including: 1) analyzing the risk return tradeoff, 2) evaluating the time value of money, 3) cash flow examination and valuation, 4) applying capital market efficiency theory to case applications, and 5) the analysis and understanding of the financial health of an organization. Prereqs: MPAC 200, MPEC 200, and MPMA 210. Offered: Spring. (Formerly MCFI 300)
MPHR 361 The Injured and Absent Employee (3) Introduction to the human resources professional’s role in the laws and regula- tions affecting injured and absent employees. Focus on the states’ various approaches to workers’ compensation (i.e., medical benefits and limited compen- sation), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Also covered: various other aspects of state and federal law the human resources professional will need knowledge of to administer to injured and absent employees. Prereqs: MPMG 473 and MPBL 352, or equivalent. Offered: Summer. (Formerly MCHR 361)
MPMG 300W Survey of Management (3) Examination of the content, skills, and organizational and societal settings of management duties. Exploration of the sources of managerial expertise and their links to the performance of all types of organizations. Prereqs: MPAC 200 and MPEC 200. Offered: Fall. (Formerly MCMG 300W)
MPMG 470 Negotiation/Conflict Resolution (3) Overview of contemporary theories and ideas in the field of negotiation. Emphasizes the practical application of negotiation in the business world and/or everyday life. Prereqs: MPAC 200 and MPEC 200. Offered: Fall. (Formerly MCMG
MPMG 471 Advertising/Public Relations (3) Overview of the advertising and public relations process, including the strategies behind successful campaigns. Focuses on real world settings as they relate to account management, creative development, production, media, and client ser- vice. Evaluation of creative executions and their potential impact on the end user. Prereqs: MPAC 200, MPEC 200, and MPMK 300. Offered: Fall. (Formerly MCMG
MPMG 472 Leadership: Paradigms and Roles (3) Examination of leadership, the influencing of others to accomplish something you think is important. Leadership theories, applications, and examples will be reviewed. Prereqs: MPAC 200 and MPEC 200. Offered: Summer. (Formerly MCMG
MPMG 473 Human Resource Management (3) Study of one or more of the challenges arising from changes in the business envi- ronment that managers face. Content is adapted by the instructor to conform to the challenges of the day. Prereqs: MPAC 200 and MPEC 200. Offered: Spring. (Formerly MCMG 473)
MPMK 300 Survey of Marketing (3) Introduction to the concepts of marketing management with emphasis on a bal- ance between theory and practice. Individual topics include demand analysis, marketing research, distribution channels, product policy, and marketing strategy. Prereqs: MPAC 200 and MPEC 200. Offered: Spring. (Formerly MCMK 300)
ART
MPAR 256 Basic Photography (3) Provides a basic understanding of photography as a medium of expression. Includes the history of photography, working knowledge of 35mm cameras, and basic darkroom printing techniques in black and white. (Formerly MCAR 256)
MPAR 300 Art Appreciation (3) Enables the student to understand artistic terms, methods, and philosophy, to rec- ognize styles in periods of art history, and to develop aesthetic experiences that will better prepare the student for living in society. (Formerly MCAR 300)
BIOLOGY
MPBI 105 Principles of Biology (4) Study of the principles of life common to all living organisms. LEC, LAB. (Formerly MCBI 105)
MPBI 107 Contemporary Biology (4) Designed for non-biology majors. Study of the interactions of humans within the biological world. Includes laboratory. (Formerly MCBI 107)
MPBI 110 Human Biology (4) Study of the biological principles of the human body from a human biological anatomical, physiological, and an ecosociological perspective. May be used as a prerequisite for upper-level biology courses. Includes laboratory. (Formerly MCBI
MPBI 111 Animal Biology (4) Study of animal life from a cellular to an organismal level with emphasis on ani- mal taxonomy and environmental relationships. May be used as a prerequisite for upper-level biology courses. Includes laboratory. (Formerly MCBI 111)
MPBI 112 Plant Biology (4) Study of the form, function, and classification of the plant kingdom. Includes lab- oratory. Prereq: BIOL 105 or equivalent. (Formerly MCBI 112)
MPBI 324 Introduction to Toxicology (4) Designed for the nonscientist and especially for those in the business and legal assistant concentrations. Acquaints the student with the scope and history of tox- icology, provides basic information on home and workplace health and safety, and covers OSHA/EPA regulations relevant to citizens’ rights-to-know with respect to toxicants in their communities and workplaces. Includes laboratory. Prereq: Any 100-level biology. (Formerly MCBI 324)
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MPBI 326 Introduction to Environmental Science (4) Study of the relationship of humans with the environment and current environ- mental problems. Prereq: Any 100-level biology. (Formerly MCBI 326)
MPBI 327 Conservation Ecology (4) Study of the basic principles of ecology that relate to the utilization and conserva- tion of the earth’s biological resources. Includes ecosystem dynamics, population ecology, wildlife and fisheries techniques, the economics of conservation, and issues relating to the protection of endangered species. Prereq: Any 100-level biology. (Formerly MCBI 327)
MPBI 436 Ecology (4) Study of the interactions of organisms and their environment with emphasis on the dynamics of natural communities. Prereq: One course in biological sciences. (Formerly MCBI 436)
CLASSICS
MPLA 101 Elementary Latin I (3) Introduction to the Latin language and culture, aimed at developing the ability to understand Latin through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. (Formerly MCLA 101)
MPLA 102 Elementary Latin II (3) Introduction to the Latin language and culture, aimed at developing the ability to understand Latin through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Prereq: MPLA 101 or equivalent. (Formerly MCLA 102)
MPLA 103 Elementary Latin III (3) Introduction to the Latin language and culture, aimed at developing the ability to understand Latin through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Prereq: MPLA 102 or equivalent. (Formerly MCLA 103)
MPLA 453 Directed Readings in Latin (3) Advanced reading course designed for secondary teachers or prospective teach- ers. Course includes discussion of appropriate secondary teaching assignments. (Formerly MCLA 453)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
MPCS 215 Oral Communication (3) Study of the techniques governing speeches to inform, convince, and actuate. Course covers speech composition, delivery, and audience analysis. Course includes an overview of interviewing and a discussion of the basic elements of business communications. (Formerly MCCS 215)
MPCS 221 Interpersonal Communication (3) Projects, experiments, readings, and class participation designed to help students to identify interpersonal communication in human relationships, to appreciate its effectiveness, and to develop skills in its use. (Formerly MCCS 221)
MPCS 415 Persuasion (3) Analysis of persuasion as a decision-making tool in a democratic society. Various theories of persuasion are analyzed with attention given to factors such as atten- tion, perception, needs, values, credibility, winning belief, and ethics. Prereq: MPCS 215 or permission of the instructor. (Formerly MCCS 415)
MPCS 453W Writing in the Professions (3) Study of theories and research of rhetorical strategies as practiced in various profes- sional discourse communities. Applications of theory are made to a number of writ- ing contexts, including business and technical communication. Prereq: MPEN 102. (Formerly MCCS 453W)
COUNSELING FOUNDATIONS
MPCN 202 Marriage and the Family (3) Study of the relationships in modern personal and family living. Covers dating, marriage, stages of family life, and intra-family relationships including husband- wife, parenting, and extended family. Offered: Spring, on rotation. (Formerly MCCN 202)
MPCN 245 Introduction to the Helping Professions (3) Study of the fundamentals of basic human relations and an introduction to the basic principles, techniques, and theories of the counseling process. Offered: Fall. (Formerly MCCN 245)
MPCN 247 Basic Counseling Theory and Practice (3) Study of the stages and factors involved in the process of counseling. Practical appli- cations of counseling form the basics of instruction with emphasis given to the rela- tionships of counseling to the counselor and counselee. Prereq: MPCN 245. Offered: Spring. (Formerly MCCN 247)
MPCN 256 Becoming a Self-Regulated Learner (3) Designed to assist adult learners returning to academic study to acquire learn- ing and memory strategies and tactics. Provides students with research informa- tion and individual assessment feedback to develop a learner profile contribut- ing to more effective information management. Offered: Summer. (Formerly MCCN 256)
MPCN 300 Death and Dying (3) Development of personal death awareness and introduction to some of the aspects associated with counseling clients that are facing death, as well as the concerns of members of their families who go through the grief process. Offered: Spring. (Formerly MCCN 300)
MPCN 331W Family Dynamics (3) Analysis of family functioning, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as how family members relate to each other. The importance of family roles and expectations, the impact of family origin on self-esteem and life choices, patterns of communi- cation and conflict management are highlighted. Prereq: MPEN 102. Offered: Fall. (Formerly MCCN 331W)
MPCN 332 Directed Studies in Counseling (3) Students obtain individual guidance in researching a special area of interest in counseling, organizing the research, and sharing it with the class. Involves library research, independent reading, and reporting. Offered: Spring, on rotation. (Formerly MCCN 332)
MPCN 342 Case Studies (3) Students learn from the process and techniques of developing case studies as well as their appropriate uses. A portfolio of case studies is developed with special emphasis given to family problems. Prereqs: MPCN 245 and MPEN 102. Offered: Spring, on rotation. (Formerly MCCN 342)
MPCN 343 Human Development (3) In-depth study of physical, mental, and personality development across the life span from conception to death, and the influences of the environment on devel- opment. Emphasis on preschool years as well as the characteristics and needs at different development stages. Offered: Fall. (Formerly MCCN 343)
MPCN 344 Industrial Counseling (3) Introduction to the role of the counselor and the psychologist in the modern industrial or business setting. Emphasis on human relationships. Offered: Fall. (Formerly MCCN 344)
MPCN 349 Basic Psychopathology (3) Investigation of the major categories of disorders associated with personality pathology. Addresses symptomatology, therapeutic approaches and prognosis associated with specific disorders, anxiety-based disorders, somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders, psychoses, organic brain disorders, and psychophysiological disturbances. Offered: Spring, on rotation. (Formerly MCCN 349)
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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
MPIS 401 Senior Capstone (3) Students seeking a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.I.S.) are required to complete the senior seminar course. Students will demonstrate ability to critically analyze a problem related to their interdisciplinary program by completing a senior project related to their concentration and/or career. In addition, students will compile a portfolio that documents current educational accomplishments and projected learning needs. Prereq: Senior status; student must be within 12 hours of completing degree requirements. Offered: Spring. (Formerly MCIS 401)
LEGAL ASSISTANT
MPPG 121 Introduction to Legal Assistant (3) Examination of the concept, qualifications, and role of the legal assistant. Selected topics include legal terminology, the levels of government, court struc- ture and operation, the structure of the American legal system, basic interviewing and investigative techniques, the ethical considerations governing the lawyer- legal assistant-client-public relationships, and the role of the legal assistant in several substantive law areas. (Formerly MCPG 121)
MPPG 226 Business Associations (3) Examination of the substantive law of business organizations, including the Uniform Partnership Act and the Model Business Corporation Act. Student drafts partnership agreements, corporate documents, and limited-liability company documents. (Formerly MCPG 226)
MPPG 227 Estates and Trusts (3) Examination of the substantive and procedural law of wills, trusts, and estate administration. The student drafts a will and a trust, and prepares administration documents. (Formerly MCPG 227)
MPPG 228 Real Estate Law (3) Examination of the substantive law of real property. Training in the study of the law of real estate transactions. Topics include general principles of real estate law, conveyancing, loan-closing procedure, sale of real estate and sales contracts, title examination, deed preparation, foreclosures, leasing of real estate, option con- tracts, and recordation of various instruments. (Formerly MCPG 228)
MPPG 229 Litigation (3) Examination of the process of litigation. Special emphasis is placed on the pretri- al stage including pleading and discovery. The student performs tasks commonly performed by litigation legal assistants. (Formerly MCPG 229)
MPPG 300 Business Law for Paralegals (3) Introduction to the legal environment of business; learn the law of contracts and its effects on business; become familiar with the law regarding personal proper- ty, prepare documents in connection with commercial paper and secured trans- actions under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), prepare contracts for employ- ment, business, and real property. (Formerly MCPG 300W)
MPPG 301 Employment Law (3) The student will become familiar with transactions and will prepare documenta- tion for the state and federal laws with respect to employment, sexual harass- ment, employment discrimination under Title VII and state law, litigation in the state and federal courts regarding employment matters, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its effect on employment, and the Family and Medical Leave Act and its effect on employment. (Formerly MCPG 301)
MPPG 304 Family Law (3) Examination of the substantive law of domestic relations. Topics covered include annulment, divorce, custody, and adoption. The student will learn the procedures used in this area and will prepare commonly filed documents and pleadings. (Formerly MCPG 304)
MPPG 306 Debtor/Creditor Law (3) Examination of the most frequently occurring topics of debtor-creditor law as they occur in a general law practice. Topics include creditor collection devices, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and bankruptcy. (Formerly MCPG 306)
MPPG 307 Criminal Law (3) The student will learn the common law and statutory definitions of crimes (includ- ing crimes against persons and property), how to apply defenses to crimes, the application of the constitutional rights of the accused, and the procedures of crim- inal prosecution. (Formerly MCPG 307)
MPPG 323 Legal Research and Writing (3) The student will acquire basic techniques and practical skills required in the use of legal materials. Problem assignments require the student to use many of the standard legal written authorities. Students will use the Cumberland School of Law library in the preparation of case briefs, memoranda, and appellate briefs. (Formerly MCPG 323)
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING
MPCO 100 Introduction to Computing (3) Survey course that includes a history of computing, description of system compo- nents, programming fundamentals, discussion of programming languages, pro- cessing methods, and applications. Introductory hands-on experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and communications software and hands-on exposure to the processes of problem-solving and programming. (Formerly MCCO
MPCO 101 Software Applications (3) Conceptual understanding of the four major types of business software applica- tions, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation soft- ware. The course covers unique qualities of each (strengths and weaknesses), proper usage of each, and interconnections among them. Prereq: MPCO 100. (Formerly MCCO 101)
MPMA 110 Contemporary Mathematics (3) Develops problem-solving skills by studying a wide range of contemporary appli- cations of mathematics. Connections between contemporary mathematics and modern society are stressed. (Formerly MCMA 110)
MPMA 210 Statistics (3) Designed as an algebra-based introductory course in statistics. Covers descriptive and inferential statistics with probability decision-making skills necessary for today’s complex civilization. Covers frequency, probability, binomial, normal, chi- square and sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing for one and two populations, linear correlation and regression, and analysis of variance. Uses the graphing calculator and statistical computing packages. Prereqs: MPMA 110 or equivalent. (Formerly MCMA 210)
MUSIC
MPMU 200 Music Appreciation (3) Introduction to historical and stylistic developments in music for non-music majors. Emphasis is placed upon listening, through both recordings and live concerts. (Formerly MCMU 200)
PHILOSOPHY
MPPI 311 Philosophy of Religion (3) Investigation of philosophical issues in religious thought, including such issues as proofs and disproves of God’s existence, the meaning of religious language, truth claims in different religions and related matters. (Formerly MCPI 311)
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MPPI 401 Business Ethics (3) Examination of the application of ethics to business, specifically how to think and act ethically in business. Concentrates on ethical analyses of moral issues involved with the foundations and operations of business. Become familiar with the main tenets of thinking ethically, of virtue-based ethics, deontological ethics, and utilitar- ianism, and how to apply these insights toward and ethical evaluation of business. Offered: Fall. (Formerly MCPI 401)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
MPPO 211 American National Government (3) Introduction to the political process in America with a focus on national political institutions. (Formerly MCPO 211)
MPPO 499 Special Topics in Political Science (3) Unique, one-time courses offered either by visiting professors or as experimental advanced courses by members of the department. (Formerly MCPO 499)
PSYCHOLOGY
MPPS 101 General Psychology (3) Comprehensive overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental process- es. Topics include physiology, sensation and perception, learning, cognition, devel- opment, personality, and social psychology. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in psychology. (Formerly MCPS 101)
MPPS 203 Psychology of Adjustment (3) Study of the adjustment process of the normal personality, designed to enhance personal growth. Attention is directed to discussion of common problems encoun- tered in daily life. Prereq: MPPS 101. (Formerly MCPS 203)
MPPS 205 Life-Span Development (3) Survey of human thought and behavior from conception to death. Emphasis is placed on physical, moral, social, emotional, and cognitive development at each stage of life span. Prereq or Co-req: MPPS 101. (Formerly MCPS 205)
MPPS 411 Special Topics in Psychology (3) Examination of a particular topic in psychology. Students may take the course more than once, if the topics are different, with permission of department chair. Prereq: Upper-level standing or permission of department chair. (Formerly MCPS
RELIGION
MPRE 101 Old Testament Survey (3) Survey of the history and writings of the Old Testament, seeking to sensitize stu- dents to the Old Testament’s moral and cultural significance. (Formerly MCRE 101)
MPRE 102 New Testament Survey (3) Survey of the history and writings of the New Testament, seeking to sensitize stu- dents to the New Testament’s moral and cultural significance. (Formerly MCRE
MPRE 201 Introduction to World Religions (3) Investigation of the world’s major living religions of both the Eastern and Western worlds. (Formerly MCRE 201)
MPRE 300 Contemporary Ethical Issues (3) Study of critical and ethical issues confronting Christians in today’s world, with attention to ethical decision-making. (Formerly MCRE 300)
MPRE 331 Prophets (3) Exploration of the background and message of Israel’s great preachers, major and minor prophets of the Old Testament, and the relevance of their insights for today. Prereq: MPEN 102. (Formerly MCRE 331)
SOCIOLOGY
MPSO 100 Introductory Sociology (3) Basic sociological concepts are used in the analysis of contemporary and past social life. (Formerly MCSO 100)
MPSO 203 Contemporary Social Problems (3) Analysis of such current social issues as population growth, crime, poverty, war, and agedness. (Formerly MCSO 203)
MPSO 401 Social Psychology (3) Examination of the interaction between the individual and the social environment as a major factor in human behavior. (Formerly MCSO 401)
MPSO 406 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) Description and analysis of the phenomena that arises when groups of people who differ racially and/or culturally come into contact with one another. (Formerly MCSO 406)
SPANISH
MPSP 101 Elementary Spanish I (4) Introduction to Spanish language and culture, aimed at developing basic profi- ciency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Offered: Fall.
MPSP 102 Elementary Spanish II (4) Continuation of MPSP 101. Prereq: Successful completion of MPSP 101. Offered: Spring.
THEATRE
MPTH 300 Theatre Appreciation (3) Study of the historical and literary significance of drama through the ages. The course follows the development of the theatre, paying particular attention to lit- erary examples of each period and current trends of the modern theatre. (Formerly MCTH 300)
WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
Many additional language courses are offered in the evenings in a full-semester format. See the World Languages and Cultures section within the Howard College School of Arts and Sciences for more information.
