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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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BIOL 304 - Biology of Drug Plants 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 and BIOL 105. This course is the study of biology of such plants as opium, DMT, marijuana, mescaline, psilocybin, cocaine, jimsonweed, ergot, strychnine, and digitalis; active principles and the parts used as drugs; diseases and disorders; genetic manifestations; use and misuse of drugs; and effects on human health, including the mental and social well being of man.
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BIOL 403 - Biology Seminar 2 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): Biology Core Courses and CHEM 107, CHE, 108, CHEM 201 and CHEM 202. Limited to senior biology majors, this course offers intensive practice in the process of research within the body of peer-reviewed scientific lecture, presentation, synthesis and discussion of selected scientific topics and problems. Course is open only to biology and biology education majors who have successfully completed at least 90 semester hours in the biology sequence.
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BIOL 302 - Cell Biology 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, BIOL 105, BIOL 103, CHEM 107 and 108, CHEM 201. Corequisite(s): BIOL 209. This course is the study of biology of such plants as opium, DMT, marijuana, mescaline, psilocybin, cocaine, jimsonweed, ergot, strychnine, and digitalis; active principles and the parts used as drugs; diseases and disorders; genetic manifestations; use and misuse of drugs; and effects on human health, including the mental and social well being of man.
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BIOL 313 - Cell Biology 4 Credits
(Fall Only, Spring Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, BIOL 103, BIOL 105 or BIOL 209 as co-requisite; and CHEM 107, CHEM 108, CHEM 201. This course emphasizes the relationship between the structure and function of cell organelles.
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BIOL 198 - Coop Biology 12 Credits
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BIOL 298 - Coop Biology 12 Credits
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BIOL 398 - Coop-Biology 6 Credits
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BIOL 407 - Ecol. of Env. Adaptation 3 Credits
(Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, 103, 105, 209. This course is an analysis of the environmental factors affecting the evolution, adaptation, distribution, and functional processes of plant and animal communities. Considerable emphasis will be placed on ecological concepts.
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BIOL 411 - Endocrinology 4 Credits
(Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, 103, CHEM 108. This course is an in-depth study of the human endocrine system and the mechanism of hormone action.
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BIOL 451 - Field Biology 4 Credits
(Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, 103, 105, 317. This course emphasizes the collection and classification of selected biological materials from different environments.
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BIOL 105 - General Botany 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
This course is a study of algae and fungi, with emphasis on structure, function, classification, phylogenetic relationships and ecology. Angiosperms and gymnosperms, with emphasis on structure, function, classification, phylogenetic relationships and ecology, will be explored.
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BIOL 209 - General Genetics 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102. This course examines the concept of inheritance, its basis and societal impact. Inheritance is studied form various standpoints where mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, cytogenetics, population and quantitative genetics are emphasized. Various tools and exercises are designed to reinforce each of the aforementioned aspects during the laboratory sessions.
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BIOL 402 - General Physiology 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
This course is a study of chemical, physical properties, and living activities of protoplasm at cellular level and an introduction to the physio-chemical basis of vital processes.
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BIOL 103 - General Zoology 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer Periodically)
This course is a study of the principles of invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, with emphasis on the development of phyla in the animal kingdom, their embryonic development, structure and function, classification, gross and microscopic anatomy.
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BIOL 424 - Genetic Engineering 4 Credits
(Fall Only)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 209. The new Genetic Engineering course will be mostly primarily project-based learning in recombinant DNA teclmology, and will provide students the opportunity to acquire advanced skills in the application of molecular biology techniques in research. This course which will provide an overview of the basic principles of molecular biology and will also emphasize their application in research, industry, and society in general.
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BIOL 301 - Heredity & Human Affairs 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course emphasizes the latest information emanating from the field of medical genetics, with particular reference to the physiological, neurological and morphological disorders, diseases, etc. Recommended for non-science majors. Lecture only
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BIOL 311 - Hum Anat & Physlgy I 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 and 103. This course focuses on the structure and function of the human body from molecular to whole individual level, providing current principles of anatomical terminology and techniques, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems. The effects of age, stress and pathology (disease) on normal systems are incorporated throughout the course.
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BIOL 312 - Hum. Anat. & Physiology 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 311. This course focuses on the structure and function of the human body from molecular to whole individual level, providing current principles of the endocrine, circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The effects of age, stress, and pathology (disease) on normal systems are incorporated throughout the course
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BIOL 410 - Immunology 3 Credits
(Spring Only)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL102, 209, 204. BIOL 303 and CHEM 309 (may be taken concurrently) Strongly Recommended. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the molecular and cellular nature of the immune system. Upon completion of this course, students will have a basic knowledge of the innate and adaptive immune responses, and the structure and function of lymphocytes, antibodies, T-cell receptors and accessory proteins. Also included are the molecular and cellular aspects of immunity to bacteria and viruses, autoimmunity, allergies, transplantation immunology, and vaccines.
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BIOL 202 - Independent Study 2 Credits
(Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101 or 102. This course is designed solely for non-science majors and especially for Elementary Education majors and includes research into a specified area of biology or physical science encompassing library, laboratory and, if necessary, field experiences.
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BIOL 107 - Introduction of Human Biology 4 Credits
(Summer Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102. This course is a study of the biology of human structure and function.
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BIOL 210 - Introduction to Biotechnolgoy 4 Credits
Spring
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 and BIOL 209. The new Introduction to Biotechnology course will mostly lecture based with laboratory activities that will provide students the opportunity to acquire basic skills in the application of biotechnology techniques in research. this course which will provide an overview of biotechnology will also emphasize the application of biotechnology in industry, and society in general. Lecture/Lab
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BIOL 404 - Introduction to Cancer Biology 4 Credits
(Fall)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 202, BIOL 302. This courses will provide students with a basic knowledge of the etiology, epidemiology, and sociology of common cancers associated with children, women, and men. Students will be introduced to health disparities associated with cancers. Lecture/Lab
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BIOL 416 - Introduction to Plant Metabolomics 4 Credits
(Fall Only)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105, CHEM 107, CHEM 108, CHEM 201, CHEM 202. Introduction to Plant Metabolomics is a 400 level 4 (four) credit hours, intensive laboratory/research plant biology course whose approach is multidisciplinary integrating Plant Biology and Organic Chemistry.
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BIOL 102 - Introductory Biology 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 125 or Higer. Corequisite(s): ENGL 101. This course is designed to introduce the concepts of cellular and molecular biology, basic chemistry, the chemistry of life, and genetics.
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BIOL 405 - Investigations 1 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite(s): Internal/External Research Experience and an Approved Application. This course is designed to give experience in handling biological materials and techniques involved in research investigations.
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BIOL 309 - Microbiology I 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 and 209.
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BIOL 310 - Microbiology II 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, BIOL 309. This course studies virology, medical parasitology, and mycology.
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BIOL 303 - Molecular Biology 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, 209; CHEM 201, and 202. This course is designed to examine the molecular organization of cells and cellular processes; the synthesis and regulation of DNA, RNA and Protein synthesis; viruses and plasmid DNA molecules, and the concepts and techniques involved in recombinant DNA.
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BIOL 203 - Oceanus 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
A fully online distance education course accessed through BSU OnLine. This course focuses on basic oceanography, marine biology and man’s impact on the ocean’s environment. This course is designed to meet general education non-laboratory sciences requirements. There is no textbook, no study guide- all material, including weekly assessments and media content delivered through BSU Online. Students must use and check BSU Email and BSU Online at least twice weekly. Access to the Internet is required for adequate access to course content and other materials. Orientation is also staged to BSU Online. Examinations [midterm, final] are done in person in a proctored environment, but using the BSU Online interface. This course may be taken by Biology majors as a free elective.
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BIOL 415 - Plant Physiology 4 Credits
(Spring Only)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, 105, CHEM 108. This course is a study of plants as a dynamic organism of metabolic systems which determine the vital responses to the environment and the vital processes of growth, development, reproduction, and perennation. Importance of plants in the flow of energy through the biosphere and the use of modern technology in the chemical evolution of life will be discussed.
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BIOL 462 - Topics in Biology 3 Credits
(Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): Biology Core Courses, CHEM 202. This course is designed to explore topics in the field of biology pertinent to human welfare and the exploration of science.
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Business Administration |
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BUAD 401 - Adv Accounting I 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): ECON 351. This course is a survey and application of research methodology as a tool in decision-making. It emphasizes theory, design, data-gathering, and evaluation.
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BUAD 350 - Business Law I 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 103 or PHIL 305 and MGMT 241. Junior Standing or Permission of Instructor. These courses provide a basic understanding of the principles of business law and their application to commercial activities relating to contracts, agency, torts, property, sales, business organizations, commercial paper, and commercial transactions.
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BUAD 351 - Business Law II 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BUAD 350. Permission of the Department. These courses provide a basic understanding of the principles of business law and their application to commercial activities relating to contracts, agency, torts, property, sales, business organizations, commercial paper, and commercial transactions.
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BUAD 100 - Business Mathematics 0 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course is designed to develop and strengthen student proficiency in the application of basic mathematics to business activities. This course does not count towards graduation requirements. This course is a Prerequisite(s) for ACCT 211.
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BUAD PRO - Business Mathematics Proficiency Examination 0 Credits
The introduction of the Business Mathematics Proficiency Examination is an attempt by the College of Business, to help more students get into ACCT 211. Students will able to repeat this exam up to three times if need be within a semester. If the forth attempt is still not successful, the students must register and complete BUAD 100. Students will be required to pay a fee of BUAD PRO Exam $5.00 each time they register for the exam. To pass the exam, a student must get a score of 70% or higher. Such a passing grade will meet the prerequisite to enroll in the Principles of Accounting course (ACCT 211).
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MGMT 452 - Business Plan Development
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 101, MGMT 241, MKTG 231, FINA 320. This course is intended to acquaint the student with the details. design, and frame of a structured business plan for a new venture. Emphasis is placed on four key elements of a viable plan: (1) the nature of the venture and its growth prospects, (2) the environmental context of the venture such as the intensity of competition and demographic trends, (3) the venture risk assessment, and (4) the qualifications of the individuals responsible for managing the venture. This includes executive summary, financial analysis, competitive strength assessment, and important documents. Student teams will be encouraged to participate in local, regional, and national competition contests.
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BUAD 298 - Coop – BUAD 12 Credits
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BUAD 198 - Coop-BUAD 12 Credits
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MKTG 352 - Direct Marketing 3 Credits
(Fall only)
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 231. The direct marketing course covers all major direct marketing media: direct mail, broadcast, print advertising, catalogs, co-ops, telemarketing, and the use of different internet platforms in direct marketing such as e-mail, paid search and social networking. Students will learn how online databases can be accessed for direct marketing purposes. Students will have hands on practice importing and exporting data, merging and purging (duplicate) records using Access and learn basic concepts and challenges with data hygiene and unique identifiers. The measurability and accountability of direct marketing and its relationship to segmentation-targeting & positioning and the 4P’s is stressed including excel based direct marketing math such as return on promotion calculations and setting up statistically valid tests.
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MKTG 341 - Entertainment Marketing 3 Credits
(Fall only)
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 231. This is an introductory course which helps students develop a thorough understanding of the marketing concept and theories through various entertainment events. The areas this course covers include basic marketing, target marketing and segmentation, sponsorship, event marketing, promotions, sponsorship proposals, and entertainment marketing plans. This course also delves into the components of promotion plans, sponsorship proposals and the key elements needed in operating successful entertainment events.
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BUAD 130 - Fund of Contracting 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): BUAD 100 and BUAD 101 or Permission of Instructor. This survey course introduces the organization and utilization of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and DOD Supplement to the FAR (DFARS), as well as ethics and basic contract law. Students are also introduced to the fundamentals of contracting. This is an accelerated course that encompasses the entire contracting process from receipt of a purchase request through contract completion, including close-out.
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BUAD 230 - Fund of Contracting II 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): BUAD 130. This course provides essential fundamentals for the student and practice of price, cost, and proposal analysis. Various case scenarios and actual cost analysis are used to illustrate and integrate the various concepts and techniques covered in the course. Topics include the review of contracting environment, use and importance of market research, sources cost price analysis, application of price-related factors in the determination of reasonableness, methods for analyzing direct and indirect costs, methods for performing profit analysis, ethics in contract pricing, and selection of current pricing topics. Contract Pricing is designed to provide entry-level contracting personnel with a solid foundation for practice analysis and negation analysis.
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BUAD 453 - Government Contract Law 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): BUAD 330. This course introduces basic legal principles and sources of contract law as they apply to the Government’s acquisition of supplies and services, as well as construction services. Government Contract Law provides an understanding of the impact of Government Contract Law on daily decision-making in acquisition. Court cases and administrative decisions (General Accounting office, Board of Contract Appeals) are discussed with emphasis on how the law affects the Government/Contractor interface and how to avoid legal disputes and maintain business relationships
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BUAD 430 - Inter Contract: Pricing 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): BUAD 330. This course reinforces both pricing skills taught in Fundamentals of Contract Pricing I and II. The course develops skills in price analysis, advanced pre-award pricing decisions, and general contract pricing. The course is primarily quantitative in nature, focusing on statistical and economic analysis tools.
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BUAD 330 - Intermediate Contract 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): BUAD 130. This course presents experienced, intermediate-level contracting personnel with an intensive examination of the life cycle phases of contracting, including the pre-award phase of contracting (acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award), and post award contract administration, plus contracting problem analysis and resolution. Case studies challenge students to apply ethical principles, statutes, regulations, and sound business judgment in the resolution of contract problems. Major course topics include acquisition planning, contracting methods (with an emphasis on formal source selection and noncommercial acquisitions), contract administration (including contract surveillance and quality assurance), financial management, termination, and dispute resolution.
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BUAD 352 - International Business 3 Credits
A study of the basic theories, principles, and practices concerning business activities across national boundaries. Emphasis is placed on managing resources, cultural diversities, international trade and investment, and the role of the multinational enterprise in global resource transfers.
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BUAD 101 - Intro.to Business 3 Credits
This is a survey course designed to acquaint students with the basic functional areas of business enterprises and covers terminology and functional issues facing managers. This course acquaints students with international aspects of business.
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BUAD 450 - Issues in Bus Ethics 3 Credits
(Spring Only)
Prerequisite(s): Seniors Only. Current issues of ethics in the society as they affect business behavior will be discussed through panel presentation and class participation. Social responsibility of business, environmental issues, human rights and technological progress, business ethics and the evolution of social values exemplify the topics which will be presented from multidisciplinary perspectives by visiting experts, with the instructor moderating the class discussion.
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BUAD 420 - Legal Environment of Small Business
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): BUAD 350. This course focuses on the legal issues commonly faced by entrepreneurial organization and small business and how to reduce the risks created by such issues. Topics included the choice of business forms, employment laws ( including confidentiality and restricitive convenants in employment agreements), applicable security laws, legal aspects of financing, letters of intent, and intellectual property tax.
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MGMT 465 - Managing the Venture Financing Process
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 241, MKTG 231, FINA 320. Over the last two decades, venture capital has become an important segment of the financial system, and the economy at large. The venture capital industry provides vital equity financing to privately held companies and covers a surprisingly large spectrum of deals. In this class students will learn about the main challenges faced by venture capital practitioners, taking sometimes the investor perspective, sometimes switching perspective by looking at deals from the perspective of companies or even limited partners. Students will become familiar with the terminology and institutional background of the industry, and learn to understand the underlying economic issues. While this course does not aim to provide a detailed treatment of financial valuation techniques, it will discuss many of the financial trade-offs that arise in the context of venture capital deals. It will also relate these financial trade-offs to the broader strategic decision made by entrepreneurs and venture capital investors.
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MGMT 356 - Professional Development I 2 Credits
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 101, MKTG 231, MGMT 241 ENGL 361. This is a course designed to help students develop a firm foundation of business, career assessment, resume writing, entrepreneurship and interviewing techniques-necessary to succeed and emerge as leader in corporate America. This is part I on professional development and combines lecture, interactive discussion, simulations and periodic quest lecturers as part f the total learning experience. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DRESS IN BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE FOR CLASS.
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MGMT 358 - Professional Development II 1 Credits
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 101, MKTG 231, MGMT 241, MGMT 356, ENGL 361. This is a course designed to help students develop a firm foundation of business, career assessment, resume writing, and interviewing techniques-necessary to succeed and emerge as a leader in corporate America. This is part II on professional development and leadership emphasizing professional ethics, leadership, and professional branding. This course combines lecture, interactive discussion and simulations and periodic guest lecturers as part of the total learning experience. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DRESS IN BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE FOR EVERY CLASS.
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MKTG 463 - Small Business Marketing
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 241, MKTG 231, FINA 320. This course is a study of the principles and issues related to the marketing of goods and services to consumers or end users by entrepreneurial and small business firms. Topics emphasized include the marketing mix, marketing techniques, sales, advertising, public relations, networking, as well as direct marketing. The influence of social media and social networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook) as a powerful marketing tools will also be discussed. In this class students will identify entrepreneurial opportunities from emerging global trends in marketing practice. Students will demonstrate entrepreneurial approaches to formulating product, price, promotional, and distribution strategies and apply entrepreneurial thinking to market segmentation and targeting decisions.
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MGMT 470 - Small Business Practicum
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): FINA 323. MGMT 441, MGMT 442, BUIS 463, MKTG 463. A small business internship is a short-term job related to a student’s entrepreneurship major, and is designed to provide experience in and exposure to a typical small business. It lasts one semester and requires a student to work a minimum of 200 hours of field experience. As a form of experiential education, a small business internship is a triad partnership between student, college, and the small business owner with responsibilities of each clearly articulated in pre-defined learning objectives. Facilitated and guided practice, reflection and evaluation are all essential components of this transformative method of learning.
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MKTG 420 - Social Media Marketing 3 Credits
(Spring only)
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 231. The direct marketing course covers all major direct marketing media: direct mail, broadcast, print advertising, catalogs, co-ops, telemarketing, and the use of different internet platforms in direct marketing such as e-mail, paid search and social networking. Students will learn how online databases can be accessed for direct marketing purposes. Students will have hands on practice importing and exporting data, merging and purging (duplicate) records using Access and learn basic concepts and challenges with data hygiene and unique identifiers. The measurability and accountability of direct marketing and its relationship to segmentation-targeting & positioning and the 4P’s is stressed including excel based direct marketing math such as return on promotion calculations and setting up statistically valid tests.
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BUIS 361 - Analysis and Design of Business Information Systems 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Formerly BUAD 361 Prerequisite(s): BUIS 260. This course provides students with an understanding of the principles involved in the analysis and design of an information system. Tools, techniques, and information systems development methodologies will be reviewed. In addition, a major project involving the analysis and design of an information system will be required.
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BUIS 260 - Computer AppS for Business 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This is a survey course of computer applications and of information needs in business. Emphasis will be placed on microcomputer hardware and software applications from the perspective of the individual user. A review will be conducted of the standard productivity software packages available to support a microcomputer-based executive work station. Included are descriptions of and hands-on work, electronic spreadsheets, file and database management systems, graphic packages, accounting, and other common application packages. Emphasis is placed on business software, rather than on program development. Students participate in a series of application practice sessions at an introductory level and use these packages to solve progressively advanced business problems during the semester.
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BUIS 362 - Database for Business 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BUIS 260. This course provides an understanding of how data resources can be managed to support decision-making within organizations. It will examine the use, development, and implementation of organizational databases and how the database environment is used to support decision-making. Database design and implementation issues will be addressed from both a logical and physical perspective. In addition, strategic and administrative issues of databases will be considered.
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BUIS 462 - Decision Support Systems 3 Credits
(Spring Only)
Prerequisite(s): BUIS 361 and BUIS 362. This course is an introduction to the analysis, design, and application of information systems used in the direct support of managerial decision-making. This course will cover the design and construction of specific management support tools such as Decision Support Systems, Executive Support Systems, Group Decision Support Systems, and Expert Systems. Laboratory work will include construction of prototype support systems and expert systems.
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BUIS 463 - Electronic Commerce 3 Credits
(Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite(s): BUIS 360. This course provides students with an understanding of the basic technology of the Internet and the World Wide Web. It also will cover the tools, skills, business concepts, strategic opportunities, and social issues that surround the global information infrastructure and the emergence of electronic commerce.
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BUIS 458 - Health Informatics 3 Credits
(Fall Only(
Prerequisite(s): BUIS 362. This course provides a state-of-the-art view of how information is stored, organized, retrieved and used. The course examines emerging trends in information technology, and provides students with the knowledge and skill-set to function effectively in the modern healthcare IT environment. Students will study health information applications in hospitals, clinics, public health settings, government repositories, Internet, and other media. Emphasis will be on the analysis and use of health information by patients/consumers, professionals and government.
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BUIS 458 - Health Informatics 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): BUIS 362. This course provides a state-of-the-art view of how information is stored, organized, retrieved and used. The course examines emerging trends in information technology, and provides students with the knowledge and skill-set to function effectiively in the modern healthcare IT environment. Students will study health information applications in hospitalos, clinics, public health settings, government repositories, Internet, and other media. Emphasis will be on the analysis and use of health information by patients/consumers, professionals and government.
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BUIS 360 - Information Systems for Management 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite(s): BUIS 260 or Academic Plan is equal to COSC-BS. This course is a survey of the concepts, theory, and techniques of information systems for management. Emphasis is on the role of information itself and on computer-based information systems as aids to the control and operation of the organization. Case studies are used to illuminate the general manager’s role in planning, specifying requirements, and evaluating and controlling such systems.
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BUIS 475 - Information Systems Project Management 3 Credits
(Spring Only)
Prerequisite(s): BUIS 361. This course will provide an overview of the project management process as it relates to information systems. Project management techniques and methodologies for information systems development will be examined. Important issues that will be addressed include scheduling, resource allocation, risk assessment, contingency planning, management and user reporting, and automated project planning tolls will be included.
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BUIS 305 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite(s): BUIS 206. This course introduces students to the object-oriented (OO) approach to programming with emphasis on solving business problems. Proper object-oriented design principles and practices are emphasized throughout the course. First, students learn how to use the standard classes, and then learn to design their own classes. Real world programs are also used as examples throughout the course.
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BUIS 367 - Principles of Information Systems Security 3 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BUIS 260. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with information security and assurance with special emphasis on the various business, managerial and administrative aspects. Students will be exposed to the spectrum of security models, methodologies, policies, standards, procedures, and technologies as well as other security activities such as risk management, contingency, and incidents response, and e-business security. The course provides a rich learning experience using several case studies, hands-on exercises and projects.
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BUIS 461 - Telecomm for Business 3 Credits
(Fall Only)
Prerequisite(s): BUIS 360. This course provides students with an overview of the principles of telecommunications. It will cover the business applications of telecommunications technology, data-enhancing flow of information within the organization, design of telecommunications systems, and hardware and software analysis of needed specifications for designing telecommunications systems.
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CHEM 309 - Biochemistry I 3 Credits
(Fall and Spring)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 202. This course is a study of structure and function of proteins and carbohydrates. Topics include role and importance of water in biochemical reactions; introduction to structural and thermodynamic elements of enzymology and biochemical pathways; structure and function of allosteric proteins with a particular emphasis on hemoglobin; and carbohydrate metabolism, citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. (Lec)
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CHEM 412 - Biochemistry II 3 Credits
(Spring)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201, 202, and 309. This course is a study of structure of lipids and steroids, metabolism of lipids, glycogen, amino acids, gluconeogenesis, and the structure and function of muscle proteins, biological membranes, and membrane proteins.
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CHEM 464 - Biochemistry Laboratory 1 Credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201, 202, and 309. Laboratory, expanding the lecture material in Biochemistry, providing instruction and practical applications of the tools and techniques employed in Biochemistry. Included are investigation into the properties of non-covalent bonds, coulomb’s law, Leonard-Jones potentials, Hydrogen bond potentials; amino acid structure and properties, protein folding, allosteric and cooperative binding of ligand and protein, enzyme kinetics and thermodynamics. Also included are laboratories detailing the purification of proteins by electrophoresis and chromatography, analysis of protein weight, concentration, isoelectric point, crystallization and determination of protein function by x-ray crystallography.
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CHEM 107 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 141 or MATH 125. The lecture portion of the course focuses on the fundamental principles of chemistry dealing with structure of matter, valence, gases, oxidation, equations, formation of compounds, and solution of problems. The laboratory component includes experiments in measurement principles, gravimetric analysis, physical behavior of gases and chemical reactions in solutions. (Lecture/Lab) Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
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CHEM 108 - General Chemistry II 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 107 or MATH 141. This course is a continuation of CHEM 107.The lecture portion focuses on chemical reactions in solutions, chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry, the general theory of acids and bases and nuclear chemistry. The laboratory component includes experiments in thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, physical behavior of gases and chemical reactions in solutions. (Lecture/Lab) Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week
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CHEM 109 - General Chemistry Non Science Majors 4 Credits
This course includes the same general content as CHEM 107-108, but with less emphasis on some of the theoretical concepts. Emphasis is on relating course to modern living.
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CHEM 305 - Inorganic Chemistry 4 Credits
Fall
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 108. This course will cover modern theories in inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding symmetry and point groups, molecular symmetry and its relationship to spectra, oxidation and reduction concepts, coordination chemistry, solid state, organometallic compounds.
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CHEM 320 - Instrument Analysis 2 Credits
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CHEM 302 - Instrumental Analysis 4 Credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201, 202. This course focuses on the basic theory, technique, and application of various instrumental method of analysis. Two hours of conference and six hours of laboratory a week.
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CHEM 105 - Introductionto College Chemistry 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): None, MATH 099 strongly recommended. This is an overview of chemistry which will include, English-metric unit conversions, atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, the mole concept, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, physical behavior of gases and solutions, acid-base theory, and nuclear chemistry. It is designed for those students who have little or no chemistry background. Three hours lecture, two hours recitation per week.
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CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 107. The lecture portion of the course will include chemical bonding, acid/base theory, thermodynamics, kinetics, organic structure, isomerism, stereochemistry, infrared spectroscopy, NMR nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, nomenclature principles, and the chemistry of several organic chemical functional groups. The laboratory portion of the course will include methods of purification/separation of organic chemicals, chemical kinetics, instrumental analytical techniques, and several organic syntheses. (Lecture/Lab) Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
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CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Credits
(Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201. This course is a continuation of CHEM 201. The lecture portion of the course will include oxygen containing functional groups, aromaticity, benzene and its derivatives, carbanions, nitrogen containing functional groups, heterocyclics, and nuclear magnetic resonance. The laboratory portion of the course will consist of organic syntheses and qualitative organic analysis. (Lecture/Lab) Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
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CHEM 401 - Physical Chemistry I 3 Credits
(Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 272, and MATH 300. This course is an introduction to atomic and molecular structure and elementary thermodynamics. (Lec) Three hours of lecture a week. (This course may be offered without corequisite laboratory.)
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CHEM 410 - Physical Chemistry I 2 Credits
(Periodically)
This lab must be taken concurrently with lecture CHEM 401. (Lab) This course is a three-hour laboratory.
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CHEM 402 - Physical Chemistry II 3 Credits
(Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 401 and CHEM 410. This course is a continuation of Physical Chemistry II, CHEM 401, including chemical kinetics and photochemistry. (Lec) (This course may be offered without the corequisite laboratory.)
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CHEM 311 - Quantitative Anal 2 Credits
This lab must be taken concurrently with lecture CHEM 301. (Lab) This course is a three-hour laboratory.
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CHEM 301 - Quantitative Analysis 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 107. This course will focus on the fundamental theory and practice of volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods of analysis. The student is trained in chemical calculations as applied to quantitative analysis. (Lec) Lecture and laboratory. Three hours of lecture a week.
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CHEM 406 - Research in Chemistry 1 Credits
(Periodically)
This course is an introduction to the literature of chemistry and the techniques of research.
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CHEM 405 - Seminar in Chemistry 2 Credits
(Periodically)
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing Only. This course is a discussion of advanced topics in inorganic, organic, analytical, physical chemistry, and biochemistry.
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CAAS 230 - Adolescent Development and Social Change 3 Credits
(Spring)
The goal of this course is to examine adolescent development. The course will look at the basic changes that take place in adolescence (physiological changes, changes in thinking, and changes in social interactions), the context within which these changes take place (adolescents in family, peer, school and work environments), and the psychosocial areas in which development takes places (autonomy, identity, intimacy, sexuality, achievement).
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CAAS 360 - Art, Music, Dance & Play Thera 3 Credits
(Spring)
Students will be exposed to current trends and techniques that will help children who have been abused as well as help young children develop a sensitivity and appreciation of the fine arts.
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CAAS 260 - Child Abuse & Neglect 3 Credits
(Fall)
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 101. This course will examine historical and contemporary issues affecting the maltreatment of children/adolescents in regards to child abuse and neglect. The course will raise awareness of how society has evolved to address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect. It will enable students to recognize symptoms and signals of child abuse.
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CAAS 282 - Child Abuse and Family Violence 3 Credits
(Spring)
Elective: This course will cover the history of domestic and family violence, current theories, the causes of violence in the family, interventions and preventative models to curb family and domestic unrest and the affects of family violence on children and youth.
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CAAS 430 - Child and Adolescent Assessment and Measurement 3 Credits
(Spring)
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 101. This course will cover the basic principles, research, and theories on the testing and measurement of psychological constructs. Students should expect to complete the course with knowledge of various techniques for psychological testing, familiarity of several professionally developed tests, in depth knowledge on one published test of student’s choice, ability to develop, administer and interpret certain tests, and knowledge of measurement theory which includes reliability and validity. Students will demonstrate this knowledge on exams, class discussions, and a term paper.
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CAAS 340 - Childhood Disorders 3 Credits
(Fall)
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 101.
This is an undergraduate level course in child psychopathology. The course will cover DSM-IV child and adolescent disorders. The course will review prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, co-morbidity, sampling patterns and outcomes across the major childhood and adolescent behavioral disorders.
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CAAS 420 - Community Child and Adolescent Studies 3 Credits
(Spring)
Elective: This course has a focus on promoting community change, policies and systems as they relate to children and adolescents. The student will explore the significance of improving communities through policy analysis utilizing the systems approach.
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CAAS 330 - Developmental Research Methods 3 Credits
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces students to experimental development through active involvement in the methods used to study behavior throughout the life span. Students conduct field and laboratory research, score and statistically analyze data, and write reports using APA style.
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CAAS 425 - Field and Seminar II 3 Credits
(Spring)
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 424. Part two of the practicum experience designed to provide real life work experiences through placement in community settings. Students do twenty (20) hours per week applying knowledge gained in the classroom to circumstances faced in their respective agency/program.
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CAAS 424 - Field Practicum and Seminar I 3 Credits
(Fall)
Prerequisite(s): CAAS 206. The first of a two part practicum/field experience mandatory for fulfillment of the CAAS degree. Students complete twenty (20) hours per week with a community agency or program. The emphasis of this course will focus on the child/adolescent in group settings, i.e., family unit, school. Through the practicum experience the student will begin to integrate classroom theory and discussion as well as apply and shape materials learned to real life situations.
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CAAS 310 - Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy 3 Credits
(Fall)
Introduction to the profession of occupational therapy including the exploration of the historical and current scope of occupational therapy practice, basic lab procedures regarding patient handling, functional skills, and documentation.
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CAAS 220 - Infancy and Toddlerhood 3 Credits
(Spring)
The primary goal of this course is to introduce students to the psychological study of infancy and toddlerhood, beginning with conception and ending at approximately age 3. The course will deal with many aspects of development in this age range, including conception, prenatal development, physical, neurological, motor, and perceptual development. It will also focus on cognitive development, including language, learning, memory & reasoning. We will also explore social development, including such topics as parent-child attachment, effects of maternal employment and sex-role development.
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