Summer 2007 Highlights

UNDERGRADUATE
A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M
  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W   X   Y  Z

GRADUATE
A  B   C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M
  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W   X   Y  Z

UNDERGRADUATE

 THE FOLLOWING LISTING HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANT NEW COURSE AND SPECIAL TOPIC OFFERINGS, COURSE CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENTS FOR SUMMER SEMESTER 2007.  PLEASE REVIEW THIS SECTION CAREFULLY PRIOR TO SCHEDULING SUMMER SEMESTER CLASSES.
  
ANTH 4490/01 ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD TECHNIQUES. This is an archaeological field school that will take place at the Pickett’s Mill State Historic Site in Paulding County, Georgia.  Pickett’s Mill is regarded as one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation.  This course is designed to teach students the methods and techniques employed by archaeologists.  Students will participate in excavation, survey, and laboratory analysis during this four week course.  Please contact the professor prior to registration for meeting information (the first meeting will take place at the site).

BIOL 4490/02 BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY 3-3-4.  This May Session course (May 14- May 25) utilizes faculty and facilities at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SKIO) to provide students with a basic understanding of coastal ecosystems and to introduce them to current research topics in marine science.  Students will investigate the interaction between physical/chemical factors and marine organisms by examining spatial and temporal changes along a coastal gradient from offshore on the continental shelf to inshore within the estuary.  Introductory lectures and labs at Kennesaw State University during the first 2 days of the course will introduce students to basic concepts in oceanography.  Students will spend the next 8 days living on the SKIO campus at Skidaway Island where they will be instructed by various SKIO faculty, working both in research laboratories and in the field (including an offshore research cruise on SKIO's state-of-the-art R/V Savannah).  Two final days at Kennesaw State will provide opportunity for wrap-up and preparation of a final research paper.  PREREQUISITES: BIOL 3370 ECOLOGY, CHEM 1212/L and PHYS 1111 or permission of instructor.   There will be an additional course fee of $90 assessed for housing.

BIOL 4630/01 TOPICS CELL/MOLECULAR BIOLOGY.  This is an upper level elective that follows cancer from the molecular to the organismal level.  Etiologies, both genetic and environmental, will be examined.  Readings and assignments will revolve around the latest information available on causations, diagnostic techniques and therapies.  Students will be expected to investigate one of these areas and present their findings in an acceptable format.  Guest lecturers will present patient case studies including information on diagnostic techniques, prognosis and treatment.  Prerequisite: BIOL 3300.  One or more of the following courses is highly recommended: Medical Genetics (Biology 3327), Immunology (Biology 4465), Virology (Biology 4475), Cell and Molecular Biology (Biology 4410), or Biochemistry I (Chemistry 3501).

BISM 2100/04 & 06 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION.  Fully on-line. Students will meet and interact with their instructor through WebCT VISTA only. All assignments and exams are  completed and submitted virtually. A strong knowledge of the VISTA course management system is necessary for enrollment. Students must login to http://vista.kennesaw.edu on the first day of the semester and enter the BISM 2100 course section. A Course Calendar is provided with time tables, assignments, and exam schedules.

BISM 2100 students will additionally be using MS Office Applications. These programs will need to be accessible to students through home use or campus lab access. Basic proficiency in MSWord, MSExcel, and MSPPT is required. A list of required skills is available at https://its.kennesaw.edu/booklets/

On-line learning requires a reliable network connection, self-motivation, time management, and the ability to access resources. It is a wonderful experience, but is not for everyone. Please ensure that you have the requisite incoming skills to enjoy and succeed in this environment.

CRJU 1101/03 FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (Summer 2007)  This 8-week course is completely web-based; there are no class meetings.  All the course assignments and exams will be done and submitted online.  Students who enroll in this course must have basic computer skills.  To enter the course, go to http://vista.kennesaw.edu/.  Once in the course, students should print off the syllabus and read it thoroughly to understand all the course requirements.  There will be one assignment for students to complete during the first few days of the semester.  Contact Dr. Sutham Cheurprakobkit at scheurpr@kennesaw.edu with any questions. 

CRJU 3310/01 POLICE IN AMERICA. Online course: Required items include webcam, mic/audio headset, and high-speed internet access.  Class will meet online Tuesday nights from 9:00pm – 10:30pm.

CRJU 3311/01 POLICE ADMINISTRATION. (Summer 2007)  This 8-week course is completely web-based; there are no class meetings.  All the course assignments and exams will be done and submitted online.  Students who enroll in this course must have basic computer skills.  To enter the course, go to http://vista.kennesaw.edu/.  Once in the course, students should print off the syllabus and read it thoroughly to understand all the course requirements.  There will be one assignment for students to complete during the first few days of the semester.  Contact Dr. Sutham Cheurprakobkit at scheurpr@kennesaw.edu with any questions. 

CRJU 3312/01 STATE AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES.  (May Session) All disciplines/majors are invited to attend this outstanding course comprised of over 25 speakers from state and federal law enforcement agencies.  These law enforcement agencies need students from all disciplines and your attendance ensures you will understand how you can build a career using your discipline learning and skills.  Conducted using a seminar format, agency speakers include:  US Border Patrol, FBI, DEA, Secret Service, ICE, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Health and Human Services office of the Inspector General, US Marshals, US Probation Office, ATF, Federal Protective Service, Internal Revenue Service, Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs, Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Department of Revenue, Georgia Department of Human Resources, and many more.  This course is taught once per year; do not miss this chance to learn about your future contribution to these agencies.  The course is taught from 0800 to 1700 hours, Monday – Friday, May 14-18.  Point of Contact is:  Dr. Stan Crowder, office SO 4063, or scrowder@kennesaw.edu

CRJU 3332/01 CORRECTIONS.   Online course: Required items include webcam, mic/audio headset, and high-speed internet access.  Class will meet online Wednesday nights from 9:00pm – 10:30pm.

CSIS 4490/01 DATA WAREHOUSING AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE.  Data warehousing and business intelligence are fundamentally about providing business people with the information and tools they need to make both operational and strategic business decisions.  This course covers the fundamentals of data warehousing/business intelligence architecture and issues involved in planning, designing, building, populating a successful data warehouse and business intelligence system.  Topics covered in this course include business requirement analysis, dimensional modeling, physical design, extraction-transformation-load (ETL) design and development, Analysis Service Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) database, data mining, and business intelligence (BI) applications.  This course is for Information Systems majors.  COREQUISITES:  CSIS 3310, OR IT 3500

CSIS 4491/02 GAME PROGRAMMING FOR HANDHELD DEVICES.  This course will introduce programming techniques for building video games using the Java 2 Micro Edition for handheld devices, such as cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). Mobile wireless network connections are also covered.  PREREQUISITE: CSIS 2302 AND CSIS 3600.

GEOG 1101/02 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY. In a time of increased globalization, it is imperative to understand and be conscientious of the world outside the borders of the United States.  This class will help you understand the physical and cultural landscapes of the world’s geographic regions, and the interactions between them. In addition to the class lectures, there will be guest speakers, movies and documentaries, outdoor activities, group work, discussion sessions and/or student presentations. Therefore, you must be able to attend every class. Class will not meet July 5th.  Please see WebCT-Vista before the first day of class for more information regarding requirements and expectations.

GEOG 1101/03 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY.  This is an on-line course: An introduction to world regions through the context of human geography.  The course focuses on basic geographic concepts to analyze social, economic, and political issues at local, regional and global scales.  Elements of physical geography will be discussed to illustrate the relationships between human/cultural geography and the physical environment.  The regions of the world will be compared and contrasted and their sphere of influence examined. Objectives: 1.To stimulate the students interest in world affairs by providing a background knowledge of places and peoples. 2. Assist the student in developing an appreciation of economic, political and sociological role played by the urban areas, nations, and regions of the world. 3. To acquaint the student with the physical environment, relative location, population characteristics, cultural features, and resources of the world’s regions.

GEOG 2105/01 SOCIAL ISSUES: PERSPECTIVES IN GEOGRAPHY. This is an ONLINE course. On or before the first day of the May Session, students should sign onto VISTA to obtain course instruction. This course examines contemporary and historical social issues using geographic concepts and tools.

HIST 2275/01 LOCAL HISTORY RESEARCH.  This particular section of HIST 2275 will focus on urban and suburban history.  That is, your research, analysis, and writing assignments will center on issues relevant to the growth and change in the history and culture of cities.  We will meet and work at AtlantaHistoryCenter Archives for at least one week during the course.

HIST 4999/01 SENIOR SEMINAR.  History of Higher Education in the United States: A semester-long seminar on the evolution of American colleges and universities from the small liberal arts schools of the colonial era to the proliferation of research institutions, state universities, and junior colleges in the late twentieth-century.  We will use John Thelin’s History of American Higher Education as a textbook.  In addition, we will read selections from a wide variety of books and articles posted on Vista or available online.  Students will write an original research paper using primary sources.  

HON 2290/01 THE LATINO EXPERIENCE (May Session).  This seminar examines issues of Latino identity, politics, and media representation through discussion, readings, projects, and films.  The Latino experience will be approached from historic, cultural, political and economic perspectives and will provide students the opportunity to explore the impact and significance of Latino populations on the United States as well as on the state of Georgia. PREREQUISITE: ADMISSION TO THE UNDERGRADUATE HONORS PROGRAM.  STUDENTS NEED HONORS OFFICE APPROVAL TO REGISTER.

 HON 3000/01 GENDER, RACE, ETHNICITY, AND CLASS IN THE MEDIA.  This colloquium will analyze and discuss historical and current images projected by the media in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and class, and will be taught using a variety of familiar and unfamiliar media images.  Based on the constructivist approach of teaching and learning, the material will be presented in a non-threatening and non-judgmental manner during class sessions and will be used for class discussions and subsequent group and individual assignments.  In addition, students will be encouraged to present their perspective to the colloquium group respectfully and openly, for the purpose of productive dialogue.  Participants will also have the opportunity to assist in creating the course’s assessment and evaluation mechanisms.  PREREQUISITE: ADMISSION TO THE UNDERGRADUATE HONORS PROGRAM.  STUDENTS NEED HONORS OFFICE APPROVAL TO REGISTER.

HON 3000/02 FOLIO THINKING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY GLOBAL CITIZEN:  WHAT? WHY? HOW?  “Folio Thinking”asks you to look beyond your college transcript and provide substantive evidence of what you have learned in college.  Using the latest technology, you will design and develop an E-portfolio in this course, simultaneously creating both an archive of your learning and a tool for self-assessment.  Putting together an on-line portfolio will help you understand the breadth and depth of your skills; make better decisions about your future plans; develop an international perspective; integrate your learning in the work-place; and determine how to convince others of your talents, learning history, and future potential as a global citizen.  Just as a kaleidoscope needs light if one is to view endless combinations of colored glass, the E-portfolio will illuminate your connections with our global society.  PREREQUISITE:  ADMISSION TO THE UNDERGRADUATE HONORS PROGRAM.  STUDENTS NEED HONORS OFFICE APPROVAL TO REGISTER.

KSU 2290/01 THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE LEADERS.  The development of effective leadership skills requires an “inside-out” approach.  Before a person can effectively lead others, he or she must first work on themselves to develop the character traits necessary to develop trust.  With this in mind, Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People will serve as the primary basis for this course.  The course is designedto help students learn, teach, and implement The 7 Habits.  Students will be introduced to foundational concepts that increase personal effectiveness and leadership by focusing on time-proven principles of character (what a person is) and competence (what a person does).  This course requires commitment and rigor to reach its stated objectives.  Students who complete successfully complete the course will receive a certificate from the Covey Leadership Institute.
  
KSU 4401 SENIOR SEMINAR.  Prepare for post-university life as a successful college graduate and global citizen.  KSU 4401 provides opportunities to reflect on where you’re coming from, where you are and where you’re going; a chance to put it all together.  Learn tips on how to career network, prepare resumes, fine-tune employment interviewing, negotiate salaries, connect with professionals for mentoring guidance in the career search, become an entrepreneur, and prepare for graduate school are some of the main topics covered to prepare seniors for post-university life. By using the latest KSU Resources on e-portfolio technology and career services, you will create a portfolio to honor, understand, and connect your learning for self and global society.  Please see Dr. Joan Dominick or Dr. Debbie Smith in the Department of University Studies if you need further information.

MATH 1106/05.  This is an online course. For details please go to http://science.kennesaw.edu/~msims

MGT 3100/08 Would you like to take one of your upper division business core courses in a two-week time period?  This course will begin on Monday, May 14 and conclude on Thursday, May 24.  During that time period, the class will meet each Monday through Thursday from 8am to 1pm.  Take the course in May leaving the rest of the Summer to take other courses, work, or enjoy yourself! 

MGT 3200/05 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT. (Thursday Night Section at Galleria):  If you work near the perimeter and have difficulty getting to the KSU campus for an evening class, we have something new especially for you.  Take MGT 3200 (Operations Management) at the Galleria, specifically in the 700 Building of the Galleria Complex. Contact the Management Department for more details.  A $150.00 fee per course per associate is assessed cover the classroom rental cost.

 MGT 3200/09 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT. (May Session)  Would you like to take one of your upper division business core courses in a two-week time period?  This course will begin on Monday, May 14 and conclude on Thursday, May 24.  During that time period, the class will meet each Monday through Thursday from 8am to 1pm.  Take the course in May leaving the rest of the Summer to take other courses, work, or enjoy yourself! 

MGT 4120/03 VENTURE MANAGEMENT.  (May Session)  Are you a Management Major and want to be able to take a required course in a two-week period before Memorial Day?  Or are you a Non-Management Business Major looking for an elective to take in a two-week period before Memorial Day? This course will begin on Monday, May 14 and conclude on Thursday, May 24.  During that time period, the class will meet each Monday through Thursday from 5pm to 10pm.  Take the course in May leaving the rest of the Summer to take other courses, work, or enjoy yourself! 

MGT 4170/02 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.  (May Session)  Are you a Management Major and want to be able to take a required course in a two-week period before Memorial Day?  Or are you a Non-Management Business Major looking for an elective to take in a two-week period before Memorial Day?  This course will begin on Monday, May 14 and conclude on Thursday, May 24.  During that time period, the class will meet each Monday through Thursday from 8am to 1pm.  Take the course in May leaving the rest of the Summer to take other courses, work, or enjoy yourself! 

MGT 4199/07 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT.  (May Session)  Are you a Business Major looking to take your Capstone Course in a two-week period before Memorial Day?  This course will begin on Monday, May 14 and conclude on Thursday, May 24.  During that time period, the class will meet each Monday through Thursday from 10am to 3pm.  Take the course in May leaving the rest of the Summer to take other courses, work, or enjoy yourself! 

NURSING COURSES(ON-LINE).  All materials, assignments and discussions will be conducted online.  Consequently, all students enrolling in online nursing courses MUST meet the following requirements without exception:  (1) a knowledge of computers and internet navigation;  (2) a computer with an adequate modem and ISP with an active e-mail account;  (3) sufficient memory and storage to handle large numbers of online discussions and document downloads;  (4) must complete the “online orientation” , (including orientation to IZIO) at http://www.kennesaw.edu/chhs/schoolofnursing/DLNewOnlineStudents.htm prior to 8/27/06  (5) all enrolled students must check on when their online course starts by clicking on “Course Schedule”.

POLS 1101/09. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE (ONLINE).  This course will provide a survey of the key concepts and issues associated with the study of American government. We will explore the fundamental principles, processes and institutions that have shaped our government from its founding to the present day.  The class will be entirely web-based (via WebCT Vista).  All assignments and tests will be administered online.  Students will also be expected to participate actively on a course discussion board.  A working knowledge of computers and reliable access to the internet are, therefore, essential to student success.  For questions about the course, please contact .

POLS 4410 AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM.  (ONLINE).  Students must be prepared for self-directed learning in an online environment using WebCT Vista.  POLS 1101 is a prerequisite for this class.  The course covers basic concepts of American law, judicial selection, the legal profession, court systems, criminal justice and judicial behavior.

POLS 4430/01. INTERNATIONAL LAW & ORGANIZATION (ONLINE).  This course will provide a survey of key concepts and issues associated with the study of international law and organization.  Although our primary focus will be the United Nations and affiliated agencies, we will also spend time examining various other global (WTO, IMF, World Bank) and regional (NATO, EU) organizations.  This course will be entirely web-based (via WebCT Vista).  All assignments and tests will be administered online.  Students will also be expected to participate actively on a course discussion board.  A working knowledge of computers and reliable access to the internet are, therefore, essential to student success.  For questions about the course, please contact .

POLS 4436 POLITICS OF DEVELOPING AREAS.  This course is entirely on-line and requires students to be self-directed, motivated, and have daily access to a reliable high-speed/DSL connection. While there is some additional flexibility with an on-line course, there are regular assignments—such as quizzes, discussion boards and activities—which will need to be completed within certain (limited) time parameters. Active participation and attention to deadlines are necessary ingredients for success in this course.

PSYC 1101/01 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. This online course introduces students to the scientific approach to the study of behavior and mental processes. Only students with strong self-directed learning, time management, Internet, and computer skills should register for this class. Weekly course assignments, discussions, and examinations will be conducted exclusively online via WebCT Vista. Please contact Dr. Chris Randall (crandal2@kennesaw.edu) with questions about this course.

PSYC 3305/01 LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT.  This is an online course. There are no face to face meetings. The course involves reviewing PowerPoints, film clips, and visiting websites. We will also meet online for small and large group discussions that will allow us to apply course content to real-world situations, as well as foster development of logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This is not a self paced course. There are several assignments that are due each week. Only students with strong self-directed learning, time management, Internet, and email skills should register. Operating System Requirements: Memory:  Minimum 64 MB RAM, 1 G of free disk space. Ideal is 128 MB RAM (If you have minimal RAM, you may not be able to run other programs at the same time you are using WebCT Vista, especially the Collaboration tools in Vista.) Processor speed:  Minimum Pentium II, ideal is 350+ MHz, but higher is recommended. Sound and Video cards are required. Internet connection:  Access to high speed internet connection is best, either at home or on campus. Monitor:  VGA, but SVGA is ideal.

RGTV 0197/V1 REGENTS' READING & WRITING SKILLS.    Online course.  Course is only for students with 45 or more credits and have never taken the Regents Exam.

SOCI 3320/02 EXPLORING THE AGING NETWORK. (May Session).  Students explore the aging network and develop contacts, resources and knowledge for career as well as family concerns.  The class meets MTWRF  (May 21 - 25). The class consists of field trips to the full range of services and programs in the aging network.  Grade for the course will be based on attendance, online interaction and communication, and a final paper reflecting on and relating readings and field experiences.  Class meets the 1st day in the new dining room with the windows at the Student Center from 8:00 - 8:30 am.  After this meeting the class will be taking the van to the 1st field trip for the remainder of the day.   For more information, contact Barbara Karcher @ bkarcher@kennesaw.edu (770) 420-4438).

 SOCI 3344/01 BIOTECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE. (May Session).  Dubbed as one of the biggest revolutions since beginning of the industrial revolution, biotechnology is transforming many aspects of society including the practice of medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and forestry, among others. This course examines biotechnology and its social impacts with particular reference to the social, ethical, legal and moral issues associated with the development and use of different biotechnology applications and products. The course also examines the roles of the life industry, government regulators, and civil society in the emergence and spread of biotechnology.  Meets May 14 - 198, from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,   Contact Linda Treiber at  ltreiber@kennesaw.edu for more information.

 SOCI 4442/01 DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL.  This course is taught during the Maymester calendar and uses a hybrid online weekend format. We meet in a KSU classroom on Friday evenings (6pm-10pm). We conduct group fieldwork on Saturday all day from 2 pm into the late evening, and meet online throughout the week for at least 10 hours. We meet on the field Sunday afternoon (4-8pm). Classroom attendance on Friday is required and attendance counts toward your grade. Observational fieldwork will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday. Fieldwork requires travel to Atlanta. Groups will be formed for fieldwork trips and carpools may be arranged, but students are responsible for their own transportation. A short paper based on observations is submitted online. Research papers (minimum of 15 pages with 5 journal references) may be submitted as an alternative to a field trip. Research papers will be due the last day of class.  Online discussion session is obligatory throughout the week, but no special hours are designated for discussion. Contact Dr. Miriam Boeri at mboeri@kennesaw.edu for more information.

SOCI 4499/01 SENIOR SEMINAR.  The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice will offer SOCI 4499 this summer as a hybrid course, and ONLY for students who need this course to graduate in the Summer.
Students need to sign up for the course with Dr. Boeri as soon as possible and commit to taking it in the summer.  Students also need to agree to creative adjustments that have been made to address the shortness of the summer session, and which will ensure the success of the class.   This includes the following:
♦          Writing a research proposal that does not involve data collection but focuses on secondary data       analysis, content analysis, or historical comparative analysis
♦          A one time meeting earlier in May at a date agreed upon by all of us to start the course.  NOTE:      Banner schedule will show that this 8 week course starts on May 30th. Other class details will be            communicated when students sign up for the course.

STAT 4490/01 MEDICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY. In this course, students will learn the basic techniques used by "medical detectives" to solve clinical problems. At the end of the course, students will be able to design, analyze and report the results of a simple epidemiologic investigation, and will be able to interpret literature related to disease causality. Students seeking Capstone credit will serve as project team leaders and give a presentation. PREREQUISITES: MATH 1107 OR MATH 2107 OR STAT 3120 OR MATH 3333 (3000 LEVEL PREREQ REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS SEEKING CAPSTONE CREDIT)

GRADUATE