ASP 306: Economic Development in the Diaspora. This course examines the global political economic system and its impact on people of the African Diaspora. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ASP 466: Special Topics in Africana Studies. A seminar for the analysis and discussion of special topics within the discipline of Africana studies. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ASP 489: Field Work in the Black Community. Placement in a community based, international or local human service, non-governmental organization, or governmental agency or corporate organization. Prerequisites: ASP 202 and ASP 303 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ASP 499: Senior Seminar in Africana Studies. This course is a capstone experience for graduating seniors. This seminar will integrate theory and research with practice. Prerequisite: Senior status or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 101: Life Science. A general study of biological concepts of living organisms. Emphasis is placed on cellular physiology, genetics, ecology, and evolution. (Two hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week). Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 103: Environmental Biology. This course investigates the impact of humans on our environment and the impacts on resource sustainability, biodiversity, and human health. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 107: Anatomy and Physiology I. Study of basic chemistry, biochemistry, cell structure and function, tissues, the integument, and the skeletal, muscle, and nervous systems. Required for Nursing majors. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week). Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 108: Anatomy and Physiology II. A continuation of BIO 107 with emphasis on the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Required for Nursing majors. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: C or better in BIO 107 or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 111: Principles of Biology. Analysis of fundamental concepts underlying and unifying living systems. Emphasis on major principles of cellular anatomy and physiology, reproduction and development, genetics, ecology, and evolution. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: Either completion of or testing out of remedial courses. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 112: Exploration of Modern Topics in Biology. Formal presentations and colloquia on biological topics of current interest. Concise overviews will be presented on the diversity of living systems, evolution, and life processes. (Three hours of lecture per week). Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 111. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 115: Freshman Biology Seminar. A seminar exploring the variety of careers in the biological sciences and closely related disciplines; led by faculty, visiting scientists and practitioners. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: BIO 111, BIO 101, or consent of instructor. Credit: 1 semester hour.
BIO 116: Introduction to Biotechnology. This course familiarizes students with career options, necessary academic preparation, and how to search for jobs in biotechnology (One hour of lecture per week plus field trips). Credit: 1 semester hour.