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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Accounting
  

  • ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting

    Financial accounting provides a survey of financial accounting principles and concepts. It covers the accounting cycle, income determination, and financial reporting. Focus will be on financial statements, accounting systems, internal control, current assets, current liabilities, plant assets, and corporate accounting.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 161  or MATH 122 , MATH 125 , MATH 133 , MATH 139 , or MATH 170   and Sophomore Standing
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 203 - Managerial Accounting

    A course that emphasizes the role of accounting information within a firm. Topics include budgeting, responsibility accounting, cost allocations, cost behavior, decision models, product costing, cost control, cash flows, and analysis of financial statements.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201  
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 299 - Special Topics

    A course which allows students to study in an area of accounting that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest will be offered when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change, a student may repeat the course for credit. Some topics may have specified prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 301 - Cost Accounting

    An intermediate course in accounting in preparation, analysis and interpretation of accounting and financial data for product costing and decision making. This course includes quantitative and electronic spreadsheet techniques applicable to cost accounting.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 203  with a grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 302 - Income Tax Accounting

    An introduction to taxation with emphasis on income concepts, tax accounting methods, exclusions, deductions, credits, prepayments, business income, capital gains and losses, and the tax planning process.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 203  with a grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 341 - Intermediate Accounting I

    A course in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the conceptual framework for accounting. Emphasis is placed on theory of accounts, construction of accounts, and accounting measurements relating to operating and financing activities of the entity.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 203  with a grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 342 - Intermediate Accounting II

    Continuation of ACCT 341 . A course emphasizing GAAP relating to investing activities, accounting changes, EPS, and financial statement analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 341  with a grade of C or better
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 395 - Independent Study in Accounting

    An individual problem course designed to give the interested student additional experience in an accounting-related project. The student will work under the direction of a faculty member on some project of mutual interest. At the end of the semester a report on the project will be submitted to the School of Business faculty.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 342  with a grade of C or better, approval of the Dean of the School of Business
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 399 - Special Topics

    A course which allows students to study in an area of accounting that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest will be offered when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change, a student may repeat the course for credit. Some topics may have specified prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 441 - Advanced Accounting

    A course in the financial accounting principles and procedures used in accounting for business combinations and partnerships, foreign currency transactions, derivatives, and governmental accounting. This is a problems course and is essential for those students who desire to take one or more professional accounting examinations.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 342  with a grade of C or better
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 442 - Auditing

    A course examining the conceptual approach to auditing, professional, and ethical standards; principles; and procedures relating to preparation for the audit, the conduct and performance of the audit, and the preparation of audit reports.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 341  with a grade of C or better
    Co-requisite(s): ACCT 342  

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 495 - Independent Study in Accounting

    An individual problem course designed to give the interested student additional experience in an accounting-related project. The student will work under the direction of a faculty member on some project of mutual interest. At the end of the semester a report on the project will be submitted to the School of Business faculty.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 342  with a grade of C or better, approval of the Dean of the School of Business
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ACCT 499 - Special Topics

    A course which allows students to study in an area of accounting that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest will be offered when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change, a student may repeat the course for credit. Some topics may have specified prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours

Art
  

  • ART 101 - Fundamentals of Drawing

    An introduction course into the basic skills and techniques of drawing and composition. Media such as graphite, charcoal and ink are explored.

    Prerequisite(s): Art major or minor
    Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
  

  • ART 102 - Figure Drawing

    An introduction course into drawing and understanding the human figure. Continued exploration in the use of graphite, charcoal and inks.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 101  
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 104 - Introduction to Graphic Design

    A course focused on design using Adobe Illustrator as the primary tool. Students will draw, scan, and learn to digitize their works into vector drawings suitable for a broad variety of digital media. Exploration of logo design as it applies to brand development and corporate identity.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 180  or permission of Chair
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 141 - Acrylic Painting Methods

    An introduction into basic applications in acrylic painting. Exploration of color theory and design, conceptual concerns, aesthetics, artistic styles, and support surfaces.  Coursework includes critiques, applied project work, and discussions.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 101  or permission of Instructor
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 152 - Pottery: Wheel Techniques

    An introduction into basic wheel-throwing techniques with clay and glazing. Emphasis on function, aesthetics, and design.  Historical and contemporary perspectives on clay will also be explored.

    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 161 - Art Appreciation

    A beginning course into the study of the principles, elements, artists, styles and movements of art. This course is for non-art majors.

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ART 180 - Foundations of Design

    An introduction course designed to help students gain familiarity with a variety of media and design processes. Emphasis on learning the critique process and design theory for executing projects in various media concentrating on two-dimensional expression.

    Prerequisite(s): Art major or minor
    Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
  

  • ART 181 - Typographic Design

    An in-depth study in the creation and use of letterforms from the past and present. Emphasis on the design, aesthetics, classification, and anatomy of letterforms, while studying historic trends in typography. Students will gain design experience by working with headlines, creating info-graphics, and crafting visual concepts for multipage magazine articles in both on-line and off-line delivery systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 180  
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 202 - Intermediate Drawing

    An intermediate course which explores drawing from life, conceptual concerns, and colored drawing media.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 101  and ART 102  
    Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
  

  • ART 211 - Art History I

    A historical and cultural examination of art from the Paleolithic through Gothic ages. Additional focus on the styles, design, materials, and processes connected to art produced by various cultures within the aforementioned time frame. Coursework includes lecture, discussion, and a research project.

    Prerequisite(s): Art major, minor, or ART 161 
    Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
  

  • ART 212 - Art History II

    A historical and cultural examination of art from the Renaissance through the Postmodern art movement. Additional focus on the styles, design, materials, and processes connected to art produced by various cultures within the aforementioned time frame. Coursework includes lecture, discussion, and a research project.

    Prerequisite(s): Art major, minor, or ART 161 
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 222 - Digital Image Editing

    Students will become proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create composite posters that blend together a variety of components for realistic final projects. Exploration of the selection process of images and minor and major image adjustments. Emphasis on concept art as part of today’s mainstream advertising in print and on-line.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 104  
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 231 - 3-D Design

    An introduction course into the study of the principles of three dimensional design.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 180 
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 252 - Ceramics: Hand Building with Clay

    Students will explore a variety of hand-building techniques with clay, including pinch methods, coil-building and slab-building.  A range of surface finishes, including glazes, will be explored.  Coursework includes lectures, demonstrations, applied project work and critiques.

    Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
  

  • ART 282 - Digital Design for Video Production

    Students will explore theory, procedures, and practices of motion picture editing. Students will use Adobe Premiere to edit dramatic scenes to learn the tools and techniques of the editor’s craft. Exploration of the language of cinematic montage and issues of continuity, movement, sound and effects are studied as they relate to the essentials of visual story telling. Digital video editing comprises of a foundation for video import, export, and editing functions, preproduction and postproduction, incorporating photography.

    Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
  

  • ART 291 - Printmaking

    An introduction course to relief, intaglio, and mono type printing processes. Exploration of various tools, chemicals, inks and papers.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 101  and ART 102 
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 313 - History of Graphic Design

    A survey course from the Industrial Revolution to present. An examination of the development of advertising, designers, illustrators, photographers and typographers through major movements and styles. This is writing intensive course.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 211  , ART 212  , and junior standing.
    Credits: 3 hours (Fall, even years)
  

  • ART 345 - Oil Painting Methods

    An advanced course emphasizing experimentation and exploration of oil paint. Exploration of oil application, conceptual concerns, aesthetics, and design.  Coursework includes critiques, applied project work, and discussions.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 141  
    Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
  

  • ART 346 - Conceptual Projects in Painting

    An advanced course emphasizing technical skill, experimentation, and conceptual concerns in painting. Coursework includes critiques, applied project work, and discussions.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 141 , ART 202 , or ART 345  
    Credits: 3 hours (every even Spring)
  

  • ART 355 - Three Dimensional Materials and Methods

    Designed for students without prior studio art experience, this course emphasizes the fundamentals of art, methods of making, and properties of materials. Coursework includes project work, written proposals and analyses, class participation, and demonstrated understanding of aesthetics

    Prerequisite(s): ART 180  or permission of the Chair
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 356 - Sculpture

    Students will explore techniques of both additive and subtractive processes to create three-dimensional works which apply sculptural elements such as space, mass and texture.  Coursework includes lectures, demonstrations, applied project work and critiques.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 152 , ART 231 , or ART 252  
    Credits: 3 hours (every odd Spring)
  

  • ART 365 - Digital Design for Publication and Print

    Color and composition theories will be addressed, with a focus on Adobe InDesign software. Technical considerations associated with various media will be introduced. The design process is strongly reinforced towards the development and creation of communicative visual designs specifically prepared for reproduction with commercial print media. Logo development will be expanded in this course to include full corporate identity with letterhead, business card and other corporate materials needed in real world applications.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 104  and Sophomore standing
    Credits: 3 hours (every odd Spring)
  

  • ART 366 - Digital Design for Interactivity and the Internet

    Digital design for interactivity and the internet, focusing on color theory as it applies to RGB. Addresses the production of visually and functionally well-designed internet communication and interactive delivery systems. Students will apply the design process, design principles and industry standard software toward the creation functioning social media websites. This is not a course in writing code for the internet. This course is centered on the impact of art and communication as it effects online communication. Students will explore developing email templates, Wordpress layouts and many other online solutions.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 104   and Sophomore Standing
    Credits: 3 hours (every even Spring)
  

  • ART 421 - Contemporary Art and Design

    A course in the study of 20th century contemporary art and design. Includes lectures, discussions, assigned readings, specific films, and research project.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 211  and ART 212  
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • ART 445 - Two-Dimensional Mixed Media

    An advanced course focused on experimentation in mixed media, including collage, drawing, and painting. Emphasis on conceptual concerns, aesthetics, technical skill and establishing a personal style.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 141 , ART 202 , ART 345 , or ART 356  
    Credits: 3 hours (every odd Spring)
  

  • ART 455 - Conceptual Development in Three-Dimensional Media

    Students will apply three-dimensional media and processes introduced in previous courses, with an emphasis on conceptual development, technical skill and development of a body of work.  Students will be encouraged to develop a personal style.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 152 , ART 231 , ART 252 , or ART 356  
    Credits: 3 hours (every even Spring)
  

  • ART 462 - Business of Design and Professional Portfolio

    Students focus refining their cumulative body of work and developing a strong portfolio displaying their work both in print as well as online. Review of the application and interview process and inclusion of guest speakers to provide insights to the hiring process. Students learn the basics of running small design agency, how to sell their services in a professional and ethical manner, and learn how to specialize, network, advertise, and draft contracts for prospective clients.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 104 , Senior standing, Graphic Design major
    Credits: 3 credit hours (Fall)
  

  • ART 465 - Internship

    A course that allows a student to receive credit for work experience gained in a visual arts related placement. The student must complete 160 hours of work during the internship semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
    Credits: 3 hours (Offered as required)
  

  • ART 499 - Senior Exhibition/Portfolio

    An advanced and final course in organization, exhibition, portfolio preparation and review, resumes, artist statements, press releases, invitations. Seniors are required to pass the final 499 portfolio review.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)

Biology
  

  • BIOL 101 - General Biology I

    This course is an introduction to the principles of cellular biology. Topics include the process of science, experimental methods, basic chemistry, organic molecules, cell structure, cell transport, energy transfer, molecular biology, cellular reproduction, and genetics. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory placement score.
    Credits: 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 102 - General Biology II

    This course integrates a survey of the diversity of life with an introduction to evolutionary concepts. Additional topics may include development, form and function, ecology, and the science of contemporary issues related to humans and the environment. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory placement score.
    Credits: 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 201 - Principles of Ecology

    This is a study of the interactions of organisms as they relate to their biotic and abiotic environments. Population dynamics and evolution at the ecosystem level are emphasized as influenced by human activity. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101  and BIOL 102 
    Credits: 4 hours (Spring)
  

  • BIOL 211 - Environmental Science

    An introduction to current environmental issues, policies, and regulations. The course examines the multi-disciplinary aspects of energy, air and water pollution, biodiversity and habitat loss, population growth and land use, environmental justice, and global climate change. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s):   and   
    Credits: 4 hours (Fall of odd years)
  

  • BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    This course provides a comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body at the cell and organ system levels. Topics include body organization, homeostasis, and histology. Students will investigate several body systems, including, but not limited to, the skeletal, muscular, special senses, and nervous systems. Additionally, students will focus on how these systems maintain homeostasis within the body. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in BIOL 101  
    Credits: 4 hours (Fall)
  

  • BIOL 222 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    This is the second in a two-course series in anatomy and physiology. It provides a comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body at the cell and organ system levels. Students will investigate several body and systems, including, but not limited to, the autonomic nervous, respiratory, circulatory, and reproductive systems. Additionally, students will focus on how these systems maintain homeostasis within the body. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101  and BIOL 221  or permission of the instructor
    Credits: 4 hours (Spring)
  

  • BIOL 270 - Plant Diversity

    This is a study of the phylogeny, comparative morphology, and evolution of the major plants divisions. Field collections are included. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101  and BIOL 102 
    Credits: 4 hours (Fall of even years)
  

  • BIOL 299 - Special Topics

    This course allows students to study an area of biology that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest to the students and faculty will be offered in the course rotation when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change a student may repeat the course for credit.

    Credits: 1-4 hours
  

  • BIOL 320 - Limnology

    Limnology is the scientific study of inland waters.  Topics include an introduction to the physical and chemical properties of water (particularly as they relate to aquatic ecosystems), energy flow and chemical cycles in aquatic systems, and the diversity and ecology of aquatic organisms.  Laboratory exercises emphasize the use of standard limnological methods, identification and classification of aquatic organisms, and use of the scientific method to explore questions about aquatic environments.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 201  
    Credits: 4 hours (Fall of even years)
  

  • BIOL 325 - Introduction to Biochemistry

    A study of the function of major organic molecules and accessory molecules as it relates to metabolic processes and pathways. Topics in signal transduction, structure-function relationships and current biochemical techniques are included in both the lecture and laboratory. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 275  
    Credits: 4 hours (Spring)
  

  • BIOL 335 - Animal Behavior

    This course will survey animal behavior from a broadly comparative perspective. The physical, social, ecological, developmental, and evolutionary influences on the behavior of animals will be surveyed. The history of the field and the methods used in the study of animal behavior will be examined. The ethical issues surrounding the use of animals in research will be discussed. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101  and BIOL 102  
    Credits: 4 hours (Fall of odd years)
  

  • BIOL 341 - Microbiology

    This is a study of the morphology and physiology of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria. Introduction to beneficial and disease causing microbes is included. Consideration is given to terrestrial and aquatic microbiology. Laboratory consists of standard techniques and procedures as well as some biotechnology techniques. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101  and BIOL 102 , and CHEM 101  and CHEM 102 ; CHEM 275  recommended
    Credits: 4 hours (Spring)
  

  • BIOL 345 - Vertebrate Natural History

    This is a comparative study of vertebrate diversity. Topics include the origin and evolution of vertebrates, phylogeny, classification, the relationship between form and function, and an introduction to unique evolutionary adaptations (morphological, behavioral, and physiological) of different vertebrate groups. Ecology and life history strategies of representative members of each group are explored. Laboratory sessions emphasize morphology, identification and natural history of local fauna. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101  and BIOL 102  
    Credits: 4 hours (Spring of even years)
  

  • BIOL 350 - Plant Physiology

    This is a study of the physiological processes in plants (photosynthesis, water movement, growth and development, and chemical control) and the influence environmental stress has on these processes. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101  and BIOL 102 
    Credits: 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 360 - Wildlife and Fisheries Biology

    This is the study of native and introduced wildlife populations. This study includes identification, census taking, management, and population dynamics of wildlife. Factors which limit and enhance populations are included. Extensive field work in local wetlands is included. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102  
    Credits: 4 hours (Spring of even years)
  

  • BIOL 370 - Invertebrate Zoology

    This is a study of the phylogeny, comparative morphology, physiology, and evolution of invertebrates. Field collections may be included. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101  and BIOL 102 
    Credits: 4 hours (Fall of even years)
  

  • BIOL 391 - Seminar

    This is a faculty directed study of a selected topic resulting in oral and written reports.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BIOL 392 - Directed Research

    This is faculty-supervised original research in biology or related fields for students of upper level standing. Requires a minimum of six hours work per week, written work and an oral presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
    Credits: 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 399 - Special Topics

    This course allows students to study an area of biology that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest to the students and faculty will be offered in the course rotation when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change a student may repeat the course for credit.

    Credits: 1-4 hours
  

  • BIOL 401 - Genetics

    This is a study of the principles of inheritance and gene expresssion regulation as they relate to prokaryotic and eukaryotic model organisms and genetic diversity among populations. Topics in statistical analysis and computational biology are included in both the lecture and laboratory. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101  and BIOL 102 , CHEM 101  and CHEM 102 . CHEM 275  and CHEM 325  recommended
    Credits: 4 hours (Fall of even years)
  

  • BIOL 420 - Wetlands Biology

    This is a study of hydric soils, and the vegetation and animals they support. This study includes bogs, marshes, swamps, river flood plains, and pocosin ecosystems. The preservation, restoration, and management of wetlands is stressed. Extensive field work in local wetlands is included. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 201  
    Credits: 4 hours (Fall of odd years)
  

  • BIOL 430 - Marine Biology

    This is a study of the biology of salt water ecosystems including open ocean, estuarine and beach zone habitats. Includes the composition and distribution of organisms and their adaptations to the salt-water environment. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 201  
    Credits: 4 hours (Spring of odd years)
  

  • BIOL 472 - Methods and Materials for Teaching High School Biology

    A study of teaching techniques and resource materials for teaching biology in secondary schools. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring that students understand the competencies high school students are expected to acquire, and teaching strategies that are unique to the field of biology. A field component is required, including fifteen (15) hours of field experience.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201  and Admission to the Teacher Education Program
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BIOL 491 - Senior Seminar

    This is a senior level faculty directed study of a selected topic. Students will work to synthesize material learned during the previous years of study in both General Education courses and major courses to produce oral and written reports. This course is open to senior level students only and may be used to satisfy the Senior Capstone requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
    Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
  

  • BIOL 492 - Directed Research

    This is senior level faculty supervised original research in biology or related fields. Students will spend approximately 6 hours per week on work to synthesize material learned during the previous years of study in both General Education courses and major courses, to design an original research project, master the relevant literature, collect data, perform appropriate statistical analyses, and present the project to an appropriate audience. This course is open to senior level students only and may be used to satisfy the Senior Capstone requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
    Credits: 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 493 - Cooperative Internship Experience

    This is a faculty supervised science related work experience in an off-campus situation. The work experience must be a minimum of 200 hours. This course can be used to satisfy the senior capstone requirement if the student also completes BIOL 494 . See the Department of Biology Internship Agreement Manual for information and details.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of Advisor, Departmental Chairperson, and cooperating Organization
    Credits: 2 hours
  

  • BIOL 494 - Cooperative Internship Presentation

    This is the on-campus portion of the cooperative internship experience BIOL 493 . The course requires oral and written reports summarizing the off-campus experience. See the Department of Biology Internship Agreement Manual for more information and details.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 493 
    Credits: 2 hours
  

  • BIOL 499 - Special Topics

    This course allows students to study an area of biology that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest to the students and faculty will be offered in the course rotation when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change a student may repeat the course for credit.

    Credits: 1-4 hours

Business
  

  • BUS 110 - Introduction to Business

    A comprehensive introductory look at the business world. Includes topics related to the business environment, organization, management, marketing, finance, accounting, risk management, social responsibility of business, international business, and career opportunities in business. Integrates writing, presentation, and technology. Note: This course is restricted to Freshmen and Sophomores who are non-business administration majors. The Dean of the School of Business must approve any exceptions.

    Business Administration majors must take BUS 150  .

    Prerequisite(s): Freshmen and Sophomores Only
    Credits: 3 hours

  

  • BUS 150 - Foundations of Business

    This course provides business majors with an overview of the functional areas of business, as well as introducing them to the economic basis of business. The interconnections among the functional areas of business will be emphasized. In addition to the assigned instructor, students will interact with instructors from all concentrations within the School of Business.

    Non-business administration majors may take BUS 110  .

    Prerequisite(s): Business Administration majors only
    Credits: 3 hours

  

  • BUS 161 - Business Mathematics

    A study of mathematics for business, including ratios, proportions, percentages, simple and compound interest, annuities, loans, mathematical operations, and applications in basic algebra.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 095  or satisfactory placement test score; Business majors and Accounting minors only
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 220 - Foundations of Marketing Theory

    A study of the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, and distribution of ideas, goods, services, organizations and events to create and maintain relationships that will satisfy individual and organizational objectives. Emphasis is placed on the marketing mix elements (product, price, distribution, and promotion) and their interrelated role in satisfying final and organizational consumers.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, BUS 150 , BUS 110 , or SSPE 340  
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 261 - Foundations of Management Theory

    An introduction to the principles of management that addresses themes and issues directly relevant to the current, fast-shifting business environment. Emphasis will be on students’ understanding of their own management capabilities. Topics include handling ethical dilemmas, sharpening diagnostic skills for management problem solving, and understanding the challenges of managing today’s organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing,  BUS 150 , BUS 110 , or SSPE 340  
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 285 - Legal Environment of Business

    A study of the legal and ethical environment in which businesses operate. Topics covered include contracts, torts, agency and business associations, government regulation of businesses, leases, and labor and employment law.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 299 - Special Topics

    A course which allows students to study in an area of business that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest will be offered when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change, a student may repeat the course for credit. Some topics have specified prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 301 - Principles of Finance

    An introductory course dealing with the principles and practices of financial management within a business firm. Topics covered include time value of money, financial statement analysis, capital structure, capital budgeting, working capital requirements, acquisition of funds, and an overview of financial markets.

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in ACCT 203 , BUS 161 , or MATH 133 , ECON 250 , Junior Standing, and Business major or minor.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 302 - Organizational Theory and Behavior

    An analysis of the elements of organizational behavior. Topics include effective communication, managing conflict, motivation, morale, dynamics of change, leadership, stress, ethics, etiquette, and understanding management.

    Prerequisite(s):  , Junior Standing, and Business major or minor.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 303 - Electronic Commerce for Managers

    An introduction to the history and design of Internet-based business models utilizing electronic commerce in organizations. Topics include e-commerce management principles; integration of human and information technology resources; training and development; use of information systems; knowledge management strategies; management of business units to implement technological marketing (or e-marketing); creation of new roles and responsibilities for managers in the e-commerce environment; relationships among the internet, government, and society; and future prospects of e-commerce.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 220  and IS 271 , Junior Standing, Business major or minor.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 321 - Advertising and Sales Promotion

    A study of the principles and techniques surrounding advertising and sales promotion activities in business. Emphasis is placed on the role of advertising and other promotional mix elements in the integrated marketing communications program of an organization.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 220 , Business major or minor.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 322 - Selling

    A study of the fundamental principles of selling, including consultative selling, strategic selling, partnering, value-added selling, and sales force automation. Other topics include career opportunities, ethics, prospecting, presentation strategies, and communication styles and skills.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 220 , Business major or minor.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 323 - Retail Merchandising

    A study of the principles and practices in retail store ownership and management. Broad topic areas include retailing strategy, merchandise management, and store management.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 220 , Business major or minor.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 324 - Business Communications

    A course to develop skill in the techniques of business communications. Emphasis is on the basic principles and procedures of creating and analyzing business reports and letters. Presentations and group decision-making exercises are used to develop skill in oral communications. The nature and problems of individual, interpersonal, and organizational communications in business are studied.

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in ENGL 102  and BUS 150  or BUS 110 , Junior Standing, and Business major.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 325 - Entrepreneurship

    A study of creating a new enterprise and an examination of the requirements for its successful operation. The course focuses on the unique properties associated with planning, organizing, initiating, and managing an innovative venture.

    Prerequisite(s):   with a grade of C or better, Junior Standing, and Business major or minor.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 329 - Consumer Behavior

    A study of the behavior that consumers display in searching for, purchasing, using, evaluating, and disposing of products, services, and ideas. Emphasis is placed on the major factors influencing how consumers process and learn information and the techniques marketers use to influence consumer attitudes and behaviors.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 220  with a grade of C or better, Junior Standing, and Business major or minor.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 338 - Marketing Research

    A course examining the collection, interpretation, and presentation of marketing data. Emphasis is placed on survey and experimental design, the creation of survey and opinion-gathering instruments, and sales forecasting. Course requires intensive use of statistical and analytical techniques and computer software packages.

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in BUS 220 , BUS 329 , IS 300 , and MATH 160 , Junior Standing.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 361 - Management

    An analysis of underlying theory and principles of business organization and management. Administrative functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizational activities are studied along with the practical application of theory to actual business situations.

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in ENGL 102  and BUS 261 , Junior Standing, and Business major.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 380 - Human Resources Management

    Principles and practices involved in the management of an effective work force. Topics include policies, procedures, and techniques utilized in the procurement and management of personnel.

    Prerequisite(s):  , Junior Standing, Business major or minor.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 390 - Business Colloquium

    This course focuses on the skills, processes, and issues involved in the transition between students as undergraduates and entry into the business profession.

    Prerequisite(s): Business major, Junior standing.
    Credits: 1 hour
  

  • BUS 399 - Special Topics

    A course which allows students to study in an area of business that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest will be offered when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change, a student may repeat the course for credit. Some topics have specified prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 420 - Marketing Management

    Focus is on developing the strategic manager in the comprehensive marketing field. Addresses overall strategies in a dramatically changing marketplace. Applies knowledge from previous course work to problems faced by marketing managers in private, public, and not-for-profit organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in ENGL 102  ,  BUS 220  and BUS 329  
    Prereq/Corequisites: BUS 338  
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 440 - Leadership Theory and Development

    Explores the nature of leadership in theory and practice. Emphasizes that leaders are needed at all levels in organizations. In addition to studying leaders, this course uses self-assessment as an initial step in creating a plan for the development of students’ leadership skills.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 261 , Junior Standing, and Business major.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 452 - Global Environment of Business

    A study of the impact of the global marketplace on national and multinational businesses. The course focuses on the application of the theories of international trade and finance, economic development, marketing and business management.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 250 , ECON 251 , BUS 220 , and BUS 261 , Senior standing, Business major.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 484 - Project Management and Practice

    A course providing an overview of techniques and tools employed to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close tactical and strategic business projects. Topics include controlling scope, creating schedules, developing and managing cost baselines and budgets, ensuring quality, managing risk, optimizing human resources, ensuring effective communications, implementing and closing procurement contracts, and managing project integration.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 261  and IS 300 , Senior Standing, and Business major.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 489 - B.A. in Business Capstone

    A culminating experience for students in the B.A. in Business major. The course requires an approved research project resulting in a major paper. Periodic meetings with a faculty guide are required. Course is normally taken in the final semester before graduation.

     

    Prerequisite(s): BA in Business major, Senior standing, ACCT 201  , ACCT 203  , BUS 220  , BUS 261  , BUS 285  , BUS 390  , and BUS 452 .
    Credits: 3

  

  • BUS 490 - Business Internship

    Faculty-directed, supervised business-related employment experience in an off-campus work situation or voluntary service activity. Regular conferences are held with a designated faculty coordinator, and periodic written reports and an oral presentation are required (except no oral presentation is required of those taking the course for only 1 credit hour.) Available to juniors or seniors who meet the published criteria, make application, are recommended by the School of Business faculty, and are approved by the Dean of the School of Business prior to enrollment in the course. Credit hours determined by magnitude of the internship in accordance with School of Business Policies.

    Prerequisite(s): Business major, junior standing, and approval by the Dean of the School of Business.
    Credits: 1, 2, or 3 hours
  

  • BUS 492 - Business Strategy

    An integrative, capstone course that analyzes problem-solving and decision making techniques using case studies. The course applies knowledge gained from the study of various functional areas of business, and develops business strategies to achieve and enhance competitive advantage in a dynamic, global business environment. This course is normally taken during the final semester before graduation.

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in ACCT 203 ; BUS 220 , BUS 261 , BUS 301 , BUS 324 ; IS 271  and IS 300 ; Senior Standing; and Business Administration major.
    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • BUS 499 - Special Topics

    A course which allows students to study in an area of business that is not normally available in the curriculum. Topics of special interest will be offered when there is sufficient interest or need. As course topics change, a student may repeat the course for credit. Some topics have specified prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I

    Emphasizes the foundational principles, theories, laws of chemistry; connections are made to the life sciences and interdisciplinary ideas. Topics include tools of quantitative chemistry, matter, atomic, and molecular structure, bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, acids and bases, energy, and gases and their properties. The laboratory provides an active learning environment for students to strengthen their understanding of chemistry and develop problem-solving skills through data collection and analysis. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

    Co-requisite(s): MATH 133  

    Credits: 4 hours (Fall)
 

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