Dr. Kurt Dyrhaug, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A., University of Minnesota
Dr. Meredith Jack, Professor of Art, M.F.A., Temple University

An introductory course emphasizing the understanding and appreciation of visual arts, namely painting, sculpture, and architecture.

Dr. Stefan Andrei, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D., Hamburg University, Germany

Introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming. Topics include software development methodology, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and the mechanics of running, testing and debugging. This course assumes computer literacy.

Dr. Rich Lumpkin, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Ms. Christy Bean, Instructor of Chemistry, M.S., Lamar University

Mathematics-based review of chemical laws and theory for science, engineering and professional majors.

Ms. Karen Bartlett, Instructor of English, M.A., Lamar University
Mr. Kevin Meaux, Instructor of English, M.F.A., McNeese State University

Basic forms of expository writing. Frequent themes. Collateral reading in articles and essays of a factual and informative type. Students will study a number of patterns of exposition and write six substantive expository essays, each of which is to be a minimum of 500 words in length. These essays should show progressively more mature exposition of topics. The course includes other assignments that stress understanding of Standard English (grammar, usage, punctuation, sentence structure, organization, drafting, and thoughtful revision).

Ms. Cheryl Johnson, Instructor of English, M.A., Jacksonville State University
Ms. Nadine Pearce, Instructor of English, M.A, University of North Texas

Forms of expository and analytical writing. Topics from composition suggested from wide reading in at least two of the three genres: prose fiction, poetry, and drama. Research paper required.

Dr. Steve Zani, Professor of English, Ph.D. SUNY-Binghamton
Dr. Amy Smith, Assistant Professor of English, Binghamton University
Ms. Karen Bartlett, Instructor of English, M.A. Lamar University

The study of six to ten works of British literature dating from its Anglo-Saxon origins to the present.

Dr. Daniel Bartlett, Adjunct Instructor of English
Mr. Kyle Boudreaux, Adjunct Instructor of English

Six to ten works of American literature, including both the 19th and 20th centuries.

Ms. Cissie Owen, Instructor of Political Science, M.A.I.S., George Mason University

Regional, national, and continental units considered from the viewpoint of economic resources, resource development, organization, politics, economy, and physical landscape.

Mr. Alan Autrey, Instructor of History, M.A., Ohio State University
Mr. Ken Poston, Adjunct Instructor of History, Lamar University

United States history from the revolutionary period through Reconstruction.

Mr. Alan Autrey, Instructor of History, M.A., Ohio State University
Mr. Ken Poston, Instructor of History, M.A. Lamar University

United States history from the post-Reconstruction period to the present.

Mr. Ken Poston, Instructor of History, M.A., Lamar University

Texas history from the beginning to the present time.

Mr. Jack Benson, Instructor of Music

Survey of music. Covers the major style periods from the Renaissance to the present with emphasis on the development of basic listening skills and critical thinking.

Dr. Jan Fiala, Instructor of Physics, Ph.D. University of Maine

Designed for majors in the physical or natural sciences. Emphasis is placed upon understanding and application of basic physical laws.

Dr. Ben Smith, Instructor of Psychology, Ph.D. Indiana University
Ms. Brooke Hall, Instructor of Psychology, M.S., Lamar University

An introductory survey of the major areas of psychology such as learning, personality, social, testing, developmental, and physiological. Emphasis is on psychology as the scientific study of behavior and includes both human and animal behavior.

Dr. Chiung Chang, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. Texas A&M University

An overview of major subjects in sociology, including sociological perspective, culture, social interaction, social stratification, gender, race and ethnicity, social groups, organizations, family, religion, population, urbanization and social changes.

Mr. Charles Popp, Instructor of English, M.A., Midwestern State University

Required of all students who pursue completion of the BAAS degree program. This course lays the foundation for the program of study by investigating current issues in the philosophy of higher education, namely: establishing academic, personal, and professional goals for degree completion; introducing students to the portfolio process; and helping students to improve their abilities to think critically and to communicate more effectively.

Mr. Mel Ervin, Instructor of BAAS, M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Ms. Theresa Mayper, Instructor of BAAS, A.B.D., University of North Texas

Students are guided in the development of an outcome-based learning narrative which allows them the opportunity to translate knowledge and skills obtained through life and work experiences into academic credit.

Mr. Mel Ervin, Instructor of BAAS, M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Ms. Theresa Mayper, Instructor of BAAS, A.B.D., University of North Texas

This course completes the assessment of previously established (AASC-3301) personal, educational, and professional goals and outcomes.

Mr. Michael Beard, Instructor of Computer Science, M.E., Lamar University

The objective of this course is to teach students to solve advanced problems using the most readily available off-the-shelf general applications software: word processing, spreadsheet, database system, e-mail applications, presentation applications, and Web site builders. The course instills within the student the knowledge and creative perspective to solve real-world problems with office applications.

Dr. Eric Bronson, Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University

Role of social class, race, and gender in the etiology and control of crime. Injustices within the criminal justice system and broader society. Cultural sensitivity.

Dr. Jim Mann, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D., Texas A&M University

An examination of the typologies of criminal behavior. Psychological issues related to criminology will be presented. Topics include offender motivation, psychopathology, serial murders, sex offenders, and career criminals.

Dr. Cheng-Hsein Lin, Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D., Texas A&M University

An in-depth view of the social structure and organizational factors leading to the development of organized criminal activities in the United Sates and other selected countries.

Dr. Max Loges, Professor of English, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Supervised preparation of technical and scientific reports according to standard usage recommended by professional scientific and engineering societies.

Dr. Jim Sanderson, Professor of English, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

A workshop approach to the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama. May be taken more than once when the genre focus varies.

Dr. Daniel Bartlett, Instructor of English, Ph.D., University of Texas-Dallas

The technique of the short story; its historical development; study and analysis of great short stories.

Dr. Joe Nordgren, Professor of English, Ph.D., Florida State University

Dramatic trends and representative plays from Ibsen to the present. Plays to include: Woyzeck by Georg Büchner, The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov, The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams, Professional Foul by Tom Stoppard, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson.

Ms. Cissie Owen, Instructor of Political Science, M.A.I.S., George Mason University

Examines how geography plays a significant role in the development of terrorism, as well as in its success and failures. We will also explore definitions, root causes, current counterterrorist policies, and weapons of mass destruction.

Ms. Cissie Owen, Instructor of Political Science, M.A.I.S., George Mason University

Geography of the Middle East and North Africa is a comprehensive study of the region, as it pertains to physical and cultural geography, history, economics, and geopolitical issues. Through the course, students will: understand the geography, climates, and peoples of the Middle East and North Africa; recognize the importance of Islam as a way of life and explore its relationship with Judaism and Christianity; appreciate the impact of petroleum on the region; and recognize the major political and economic conflicts in this area in regard to the root causes of terrorism.

Dr. Jim Jordan, Professor of Geology, Ph.D., Rice University

A conceptual introduction to space science with emphasis on planetary exploration.

Dr. Boyd Lanier, Associate Professor of Political Science, Ph.D., Florida State University

The concepts underlying the Western State system: nationalism and imperialism; the techniques and instruments of power politics and the foreign policies of selected states.

Dr. Ray Robertson, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

An overview of the criminological theories regarding juvenile offending and the juvenile justice system. Attention is given to the history, development, and roles of theoretical positions and practices in the area of juvenile delinquency.

Dr. Ray Robertson, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

Seminar in sociology. Focus on a selected topic of contemporary concerns and significance in sociology.

Dr. Chiung Chang, Professor of Sociology, Ph.D., Texas A&M University

This course provides an overview of the family from a sociological perspective. The family is a basic unit of every society. It is private, in the sense that we live most of our personal lives in it. At the same time, it is public, where adults perform tasks that are essential to the society. It is an institution that is undergoing numerous changes. In order to better understand these changes, we need to explore the family in its social, cultural, and historical context. The emphasis of this class is on the history of American families and contemporary American family issues. Topics that will be covered include marriage, cohabitation, divorce, single parent families, stepfamilies, and the impact of race, social class and state on family structure.