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BIOL 102 - Basic Concepts Laboratory
This laboratory/field course illustrates the principles and applications of modern biology.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must register for BIOL 101 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 121 - Bioscience I
The scope of this course encompasses all of the major themes unifying the diverse avenues of biological science. These core themes include the molecular structure of matter and the cellular basis of life, the interaction of organisms with their environment, the correlation between structure and function at all levels of organization, and evolution as the driving force that unifies the countless forms of life, past and present.
Prerequisites & Notes
High school biology. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 123, unless previously taken.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 122 - Bioscience II
BIOL 122 is the second semester of the full-year course in Bioscience, an introductory
biology course for science majors. The main objectives of this course are: 1) to provide
the students the fundamental concepts and principles of biological sciences and 2) to
establish a solid foundation for more advanced studies. Selected topics in molecular biology, plant biology, animal biology, and ecology are discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121 and 123. Co-requisite:Students must also register for BIOL 124, unless previously taken.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 123 - Bioscience I Laboratory
In this course, students perform hands-on laboratory exercises that illustrate important biological concepts. Exercises include biochemical assays, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, dissection, and microscopic examination of specimens.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must register for BIOL 121 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 124 - Bioscience II Laboratory
In this course, students perform hands-on laboratory exercises that illustrate important biological concepts. Exercises include biochemical assays, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, dissection, and microscopic examination of specimens.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121 and 123. Co-requisite: Students must register for BIOL 122 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 130 - Anatomy and Physiology Concepts I
This course analyzes the structure and function of cells, tissue, and organ systems. Focus is placed on the muscular, skeletal, and circulatory systems as they relate to human movement and homeostasis. structure and physiology as well as the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 132.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 131 - Anatomy and Physiology Concepts II
This is the second of a two-semester course dellineating the structure and function of the human body. The cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems and their roles in the maintenance of homeostasis are revealed. Selected topics in human development, genetics, and the special senses are also discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 130/132. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 133.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 132 - Anatomy and Physiology Concepts I Lab
This laboratory course includes anatomical and histological studies, regional dissection of preserved pigs, experiments and demonstrations of principles underlying physiological processes, and extensive use of multimedia computer applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 130 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 133 - Anatomy and Physiology Concepts II Lab
This laboratory course includes anatomical and histological studies, regional dissection of preserved pigs, experiments and demonstrations of principles underlying physiological processes, and extensive use of multimedia computer applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 131 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 214 - Introduction to Medical Microbiology
The objectives of this course are to examine the structure and function of microbial human pathogens and to study their relationship to infection and disease in a lecture and laboratory format. The dynamic mechanisms of host-parasite interactions are emphasized. Special consideration is given to the problems of host-microbe association in immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patients. The actions and the selectivity of antibiotics in terms of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellular characteristics and the potential dangers associated with their widespread use and abuse are discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, CHEM 121-122 and 123-124.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 230 - Animal Biology
Lectures and videos give students an understanding and appreciation of selected
aspects of the biology of vertebrates and invertebrates. Students learn about animal migrations, reproduction, courtship behavior, foraging and predation.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121/123 and 122/124, or BIOL 101/102.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 241 - Developmental Biology
The development of organisms from conception to adulthood is explained in this course. Students learn the interactions and changes that occur between the one cell stage and the mature organism. Comparisons between the development of model organisms and humans are discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-123 and 122-124 and CHEM 121-123 and 122-124; CHEM 221-224. Corequsite: Students must register for BIOL 242.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 242 - Developmental Biology Laboratory
The maturation of organisms from conception to adulthood is revealed in this course. Students examine the development of model organisms, from fertilization through the embryotic stages, and observe regenerative processes. Molecular methods to elucidate the mechanisms of development will be utilized.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-124 and CHEM 121-124. Corequisite: Students must register for BIOL 241.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
This course covers human physiology and functional anatomy for students in biological sciences and allied health. Emphasis is placed on physiological, cellular, and molecular processes. Students develop an appreciation of the process of scientific discovery and critical thinking, particularly as it relates to medicine and therapeutic disciplines.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, CHEM 121-122 and 123-124. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 252 unless previously taken.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Part II of BIOL 250. This course covers human physiology and functional anatomy for students in biological sciences and allied health. Emphasis is placed on physiological, cellular, and molecular processes. Students develop an appreciation of the process of scientific discovery and critical thinking, particularly as it relates to medicine and therapeutic disciplines.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121, 122, CHEM 121, 122, BIOL 250. Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 253 unless previously taken.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 252 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
This laboratory course includes anatomical and histological studies, regional dissection of preserved cats, experiments and demonstrations of principles underlying physiological processes, and extensive use of multimedia computer applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, CHEM 121-122 and 123-124. Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 250 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 253 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
Part II of BIOL 252. This laboratory course includes anatomical and histological studies, regional dissection of preserved cats, experiments and demonstrations of principles underlying physiological processes, and extensive use of multimedia computer applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 251 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 260 - General Ecology
This course studies the structural and functional aspects of ecosystems covering food chains, material cycling, limiting factors, populations, interactions, adaptations, succession, diversity, and world biomes. Fieldwork and competency in techniques for ecosystems analysis are stressed. WAC requirement includes keeping a log and field reports examined by the instructor and the writing center. As a social justice course, environmental issues relating to economic class, gender, religion, race, and ability are examined. Time is allocated for connecting social justice to ecological concepts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 121/123 and BIOL 122/124. or permission of the instructor. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 261.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 261 - General Ecology Laboratory
This hands-on, lab/field course develops comfort and competency in currently acceptable methods of environmental analysis and the applications of ecological principles in real-life situations, occasionally with experts in various fields.
This course is primarily field trip oriented.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 260 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 264 - Flora of New England
This course involves field recognition, ecology, and use of major non-flowering and flowering plants. Identification is accomplished by a study of flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, and winter twigs. Activities include field trip studies of major plant associations (bogs, marshes, swamps, fields, forests). Applications for teaching and environmental studies, collecting, preserving, and herbarium techniques are addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, or BIOL 101-102. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 266.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 265 - Introductory Horticulture
This course studies plant function, growth, and maintenance that includes seed starting, transplanting, propagation by cuttings and layering, grafting, pruning, plant breeding, bulb handling, and recognition of basic plant disorders. Greenhouse and outdoor gardening principles as well as education and therapeutic applicants are studied.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, or BIOL 101-102. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 267.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 266 - Flora of New England Laboratory
This lab/field course is designed to apply the principles of plant recognition, their habitats, collection, and uses. Field trips to all major New England habitats are conducted; trips to arboretums and student-directed investigations are carried out.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Must register for BIOL 264 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 267 - Introductory Horticulture Laboratory
This is a lab/field course designed for the hands-on application of the principles of plant propagation and care. Field trips to various horticultural facilities and computer applications of landscape design are included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Must register for BIOL 265 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 270 - Plant Biology
This course studies the structure, function, classification, growth, development, human/social use, habitats, and environmental responses of plants. Additionally, plant-animal interactions, wildlife biology, and agricultural applications of hormones and crop improvement, with critical thinking dialogue on applications of principles are covered. The course allows for and encourages independent investigation in the laboratory and/or field.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121/123 and BIOL 122/124, or BIOL 101/102. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 271.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 271 - Plant Biology Laboratory
This course is designed to orient students to work with plants in the lab and field. Many field trips are conducted to observe plants in ways, which illustrate the principles of plant biology. Student-directed lab/field experiences are employed to allow for ownership in one or more principles. Visits to Smith College and other arboretums are included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must register for BIOL 270 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 276 - Medical Genetics
This course introduces the field of genetics as necessary to understand current applications of medical interest. The transmission of hereditary information during cell division and sexual reproduction are discussed followed by the delineation of various inheritance patterns and the use of pedigree analysis. The molecular bases of traits are revelaed, including genetic mutations and how they lead to disease. Finally, recombinant DNA technology, genome analysis, and other current genetic topics are discussed with respect to genetic testing / screening and the treatment of genetic disorders. Though fundamental principles in genetics are taught in this course, the main focus will be on the basis, diagnosis, and treatment of genetic disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-124, CHEM 121-124 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 277 - Field Ornithology
In this course, birds are studied as an aid in teaching biology and conservation, and “bird watching” is presented as a form of recreation. Identification, classification, and ecology are covered on field trips and in the laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, or BIOL 101-102.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 280 - Genetics
This course provides a comprehensive study of genetics, from the classical (Mendelian)
foundations to the molecular aspects. Pedigree analysis and genetic mapping methods
are revealed early in the course. Next, molecular biology topics such as the structure and replication of DNA, how DNA is mutated and repaired, and the regulation of gene expression are reviewed. Finally, applications of recombinant technology, genome analysis, and other current genetic topics are discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, CHEM 121-122 and 123-124. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 281.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 281 - Genetics Laboratory
This course provides hands-on experience in the field of genetics. Classical (Mendelian) genetic crosses, genetic mapping of disease genes, and how genes are inherited in a population are shown using computer simulations. Molecular methods are employed to understand recombinant technology and the molecular basis of genetics. DNA fingerprinting, locating a specific gene in the genome, and the determination of
mutagenic substances are examples of modern experiments performed in the laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 280 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 310 - Evolution
The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is the central unifying concept in modern biology. This course examines the basic principles, mechanisms and patterns of evolution. Topics also include human evolution and the effect of evolution on behavior in animals.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121/123 and BIOL 122/124, or BIOL 101/102.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 311 - Human Histology
The emphasis of this course is the microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and their organization into organs in the human body. The unique arrangements of tissues in each organ provides clues to understanding the functions of that organ. This course is beneficial to preprofessional students of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied health.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122 and 123-124. Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 312.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 312 - Human Histology Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed to be taken concurrently with BIOL 311. Students learn to identify various human tissues and organs using the light microscope and related electron micrographs.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122 and 123-124. Corequisite: Students must register for BIOL 311.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 315 - General Microbiology
This course studies the fundamental principles of microbiology. Students are
to view and understand representatives of bacteria, viruses, fungi, algea, and
protozoa, and to establish the basis of their classification, identification and
activities. Emphasis is placed upon morphology, cytology, physiology and metabolism
of bacteria and viruses.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-123 and BIOL 122-124 and CHEM 121-123 and CHEM 122-124. Co-requisite:
Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 317.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 316 - Applied Microbiology, Virology and Immunology
This course is designed to acquaint students with principles governing microbial actions,
microbe utilization and control of microorganisms. The basic molecular biology of animal and selected bacterial viruses will also be examined. Major human viral diseases are discussed with emphasis on selected topics such as emerging and reemerging viral diseases (e.g. SARS, avian influenza, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, and West Nile encephalitis), viruses and cancer, and the use of smallpox for bioterrorism. Fundamentals of medical microbiology, resistance and immunity, microbial biotechnology related to the industrial and agricultural areas as well as topics of public health and environmental concerns are covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-123 and BIOL 122-124 and CHEM 121-123 and CHEM 122-124. BIOL 315, although not a prerequisite, is strongly recommended. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 318.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 317 - General Microbiology Laboratory
This one credit hour laboratory course is designed to accompany the lecture course
General Microbiology. There are two primary portions of the course. During the first
portion, laboratory safety and various basic techniques for the isolation, cultivation,
identification, and quantitation of microorganisms will be introduced and skills in use of these techniques will be developed. In the second portion of the course, students will practice the techniques thay have learned to isolate and identify an unknown bacterium from a mixed culture.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: Students registered for BIOL 315 must register for BIOL 317 or have permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 318 - Applied Microbiology, Virology and Immunology Laboratory
Laboratory exercises in this course focus on the investigative nature of microbiology.
Students are given the opportunity to design and conduct experiments on their own and are required to submit reports in the format of a scientific journal. In addition, advance
microbiology techniques are explored in workshop-style exercises.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: Students registered for BIOL 316 must register for BIOL 318 or have permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 408 - Research Methods in Cell Biology
This course studies the structure and function of cells and the molecular basis of
cellular activity. Topics include cellular organelles, gene expression and protein
synthesis, molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology. The emphasis is on research methods, including design and completion of an original research project.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121/123 and 122/124, CHEM 221/223 and 222/224. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 409.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 409 - Research Methods in Cell Biology Laboratory
This laboratory course emphasizes the methods of cell and molecular biology research. Topics include cell culture, DNA isolation and cloning, separation and identification of biology macromolecules, and data analysis and presentation. Students design and execute an original research project.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students must also register for BIOL 408 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 420 - Cellular Physiology
This course emphasizes the amazing array of cellular activities that allow the human body to function. Students gain an appreciation of the elegance and precision of cellular interaction necessary to maintain human health.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121/123 and 122/124, CHEM 121/123 and 122/124. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 421.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 421 - Cellular Physiology Laboratory
Students perform laboratory exercises that elucidate the important concepts in cell physiology. They gain experience using current laboratory methods including enzyme assays, protein gel electrophoresis, chromatography, spectrophotometry and cell
fractionation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must also register for BIOL 420 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 482 - Seminar in Biology
Students explore current topics in biology. Students present information and lead class discussion about the topic of the semester. The course also includes a service learning component.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122, 123-124, CHEM 121-122, CHEM 123-124.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 115 - History of American Business
This course is a survey of the main events and personalities in the development of industry, agriculture, trade, the trust movement, finance, and labor from 1790 to the present. Not offered every year.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECON 200 and 205 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 150 - Introduction to Business
This course provides students with a general background in the elements and characteristics of business. By surveying the structure of business and its external and internal environment, it gives students a broad understanding of the business sector.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 210 - Principles of Accounting I
Accounting principles and practices are developed through a procedural examination of the accounting cycle with an emphasis on financial statements and how they are affected by receivable, payables, inventories, and plant assets. The course explains how to set up accounting systems and how to control assets.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 211 - Principles of Accounting II
Accounting principles and practices developed through Accounting I are expanded upon as they apply to the partnership and corporate forms of business. The major emphasis is on the utilization of accounting data as a decision-making tool in the areas of liabilities, taxation, capital stock transactions, dividends and bond transactions.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 210 or BUSM 210
Credits: 3
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BUSM 215 - Principles of Management
This course covers the functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) with a three pronged approach of understanding the management concepts and taking them to the next level by applying the concepts to develop critical thinking skills and to develop management skills that can be used in ones personal and professional life.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 150 or BUSM 150 or permission of the Instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 221 - Principles of Marketing
This course surveys the foundations, principles, and functions of marketing with a thorough treatment of the core topics of market segmentation, consumer behavior, and the elements of the marketing mix. Marketing is examined from a broadened viewpoint including nonprofit organizations and service firm strategy, as well as tangible goods.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 230 - Personal Finance
This course introduces students to the management of household finances. The topics discussed include financial record keeping, budgeting, analysis of insurance decisions, investment alternatives, taxes, consumer borrowing and credit, retirement planning, trusts, and wills. Principles of personal financial planning stressed in this course should better enable students to manage their own funds.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 250 - Business Communications
This course presents an overview of the importance of effective communication in the workforce. Course content includes: prewriting and post-writing techniques, the importance of outlining, composing grammatically correct sentences, analyzing verbal and non-verbal communication and drafting email messages, cover letters, resumes, and post interview letters.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENGL 113 and 114
Credits: 3
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BUSM 305 - Managerial Supervision
This course deals with the concept of management skills in the area of supervision-setting objectives and accomplishing them through the efforts of others. The class time is primarily used to develop supervisory skills experientially.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 215.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 310 - Accounting Information Systems
This course examines the most current technologies for businesses, such as the Internet, Intranets, and Extranets for enterprise collaboration, and how applications contribute to competitive avantage, reengineering business processes, problem solving, and decision-making. Business information analysis, design and implementation will be explored. Applications include word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 210 and 211
Credits: 3
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BUSM 311 - Managerial Accounting
This course covers policy and decision-making based on profit planning and objectives. The major topics to be covered are budget, cost methods, pricing methods, and cost-volume profit analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 210-211 or BUSM 210-211
Credits: 3
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BUSM 315 - Financial Management
This course emphasizes basic decision-making tools and analytic processes employed by the managers and leaders of all organization. Topics covered are financial analysis, cash flow, pro forma, short- and long-term financing, stock analysis, bond analysis, and asset management.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 210 or BUSM 210.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 318 - Advertising
This course introduces the richness and variety of the real world of promotion with a focus on advertising. A study is made of advertising lessons in marketing, campaign objectives, creative strategy, planning, and evaluative research. Thought-provoking, real-world opportunities are approached to personally involve students in the practical applications of advertising.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 121 or BUSM 121 or MGTE 325 or BUSM 325 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 330 - Investment Analysis
The course examines financial markets and the concept for risk and return. Course content includes modern portfolio theory, market efficiency, behavioral finance, the nature of investor objectives, selecting securities, theory and application of stock valuation models, security markets and timing, and options/future markets.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 335 - Business Ethics
The field of business ethics has grown in recent years into an interdisciplinary area of study that has found a secure niche in both the liberal arts and business education fields of study. Credit for this development belongs to many individuals - both philosophers and business scholars - who have succeeded in relating ethical theory to the various problems of ethics that arise in business. They have shown not only that business is a fruitful subject for philosophical explanation, but also that practicing managers in the world of business can benefit from the results.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 341 - Business Field Experience
The field experience program in the student’s chosen concentration highlights academic study with a focus in business world activity. It offers students the opportunity to test classroom theory, align career goals, develop a professional outlook, improve communication skills, and deepen the understanding of the functions of business in the real world. Academic credit is dependent on the number of hours spent at the worksite per week. The course is for junior and senior business majors only. Proper paperwork must be completed by the student before credit is awarded.
Credits: 3-6
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BUSM 342 - Not-For-Profit Business Fieldwork Experience
The field experience program in the student’s chosen concentration highlights academic study with a focus in the Not-For-Profit world activity. It offers students the opportunities to test classroom theory, align career goals, develop a professional outlook, improve communication skills, and deepen the understanding of business in the real world of Not-For-Profits. Academic credit is dependent on the number of hours spent at the worksite per week. Proper paperwork must be completed by the student before credit is awarded.
Credits: 3-6
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BUSM 345 - Consumer Behavior
This course is designed to examine the use of consumer behavior research and theory as a central element of business strategy, especially in marketing. Students study the activities involved in obtaining, consuming, and disposing of products and services and see how this applies to real marketing situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE/BUSM 121
Credits: 3
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BUSM 350 - Marketing for Non-Profit Organizations
This course focuses on application of marketing theory and techniques that significantly improve the practice of marketing with a focus towards systemically solving problems and creating an awareness that enhances the position of non profit organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 121 or BUSM 121 or MGTE 325 or BUSM 325 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 351 - Organizational Design and Development
Using a contingency approach to understanding organizational behavior, students diagnose the problems of several business settings. Based on actual business cases, classwork focuses on analysis, action, and management of change through organizational structure, operating practices, and organizational development processes.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 352 - Accounting for Not-For-Profit Agencies
This course provides students with the accounting tools required to manage a non-profit business. Major emphasis is on fund accounting concepts with the major concentration upon financial statements and their use in accounting management. The preparation and use of budgets and the impact of legislative actions are also covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE/BUSM 210.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 353 - Income Taxes
This course teaches students the principles of federal income taxation, with emphasis on the preparation of income tax returns for individuals. Students study the procedures for computing tax liability and the concepts and reasoning behind the internal revenue service regulations. This course also examines partnerships and S corporation taxation.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM/MGTE 210 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 360 - Statistics for Business and Economics
This is an introductory-level course in basic statistics relating to the business and economic environment that integrates computer techniques and applications. The course will cover many basic topics including the following: methods of descriptive statistics, measures of central tendencies, basic probability rules, probability distributions, hypothesis testing and regression analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
MATH 115 or its equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 361 - Intermediate Accounting I
This course is designed to analyze generally accepted accounting principles, accounting theory and concepts, and the preparation of general financial statements of public corporations. Areas covered include the accounting cycle, cash and temporary investment, current liabilities, plant and equipment, intangibles, and the time value of money.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM/MGTE 210 and 211.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 362 - Intermediate Accounting II
This course emphasizes application of accounting theory on problem-solving. Topics covered include long-term liabilities, the stockholders equity of the balance sheet, errors and their correction, investments, analyzing financial statements, cash flow, and price changes.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM/MGTE 361.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 365 - Sales and Selling
This course introduces students to one of the largest influences om business: selling. A study is made of the components that make up the selling process from the earliest stages of the sale through closing the sale. The student analyzes the role and importance of relationship selling to ensure long term success. Real world concepts and role-playing are employed to engage students in the principal applications of selling.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM/MGTE 121.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 370 - Electronic Commerce
This course prepares future executives, managers, and strategists to become leaders
in the ‘New Economy.’ Students gain insights and skills necessary to integrate the various functions of management wityh new technologies and media. The course’s
objectives focus on the use of technological business applications; the use of
experiential learning helps to prepare students for success in today’s marketplace.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM/MGTE 150, BUSM/MGTE 121, BUSM/MGTE 315, CISC 105 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 372 - Services Business Managing and Marketing
This course examines marketing fundamentals and strategies for service organizations. The course will address a wide array of service marketing issues including: the elements of service quality, buyer behavior, managing the service encounter, the pricing of services, effective communication
strategies for service organizations, the management of service employees, service blueprinting, marketing research concepts for services, and service error recovery strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 121 or 221
Credits: 3
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BUSM 375 - Entrepreneurial Studies
This course covers the theoretical and practical points of starting new organizations. It examines financing operations, personnel management, opportunity recognition, wealth creation, the sociological impact and the economics of entrepreneurialism, rates of return generated on invested capital, resource requirement planning and projections, growth management, entrepreneurial success strategies, various case studies, and the writing of an actual business plan.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM/MGTE 210 and 211, or its equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 379 - Personnel Management/Human Resource Management
This course examines the responsibilities of personnel managers or managers who perform the personnel functions. Course content includes work analysis, staffing, training and development, appraisal, compensation, maintenance, union relations, communication, motivation, and legislation. Contemporary topics covered are employee recognition, employee assistance programs, burnout, and sexual harassment.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 215
Credits: 3
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BUSM 388 - Special Topics in Business
This course presents a variety of traditional and contemporary topics in business management. It provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of an issue or problem-past, present, and future-that impacts upon society and the business community.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 402 - Strategic Management
This course requires students to integrate previously mastered business and managerial functional disciplines. It involves competition among groups of students acting as independent companies revolving around a computer-generated simulation of a business environment. This course is the capstone course of the Business Management Degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of all other business core courses or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 410 - Intermediate Finance
The course examines financial decision making in theory and practice. It covers how fianncial theory can be used to address practical problems and to illuminate institutional aspects of the financial world. Topics include the time value of money, capital budgeting, financial statement analysis, asset valuation, the valuation of the firm, poprtfolio theory, capital structure, dividend policy, long-term financing, and issues of corporate control.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECON 200 and BUSM 315.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 415 - Fund Development for Non Profits
This course examines in general, fundraising for nonprofit organizations and in specific, the methods of writing grant proposals. It focuses on the principles of fundraising, and the tools and techniques to be used in fundraising. Methods of identifying potential funding sources, as well as the process of drawing up porposals and fundraising events are studied.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 420 - Global Business Management
The course introduces the theory, environment and practice of business in the context of an increasingly globalized economy. Topics include: trade theory, cultural differences, international banking, logistics, and international economic and financial environments of the firm.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 215, BUSM 121 or 221, BUSM 315, ECON 200, ECON 205
Credits: 3
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BUSM 425 - Marketing Management
This course emphasizes the utilization and understanding of modern marketing strategies. Through real world exposure, the marketing process is examined including marketing research, consumer behavior, market segmentation, strategic planning, and the marketing mix-product, price, place, and promotion. Through working on real life marketing plans, students gather data, analyze marketing options, and prepare workable solutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECON 205, BUSM 210, 215 and 121.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 430 - Decision Sciences
This course examines statistical mathematical principles for use in business and economics. Attention is given to problem solving through mathematical notation, techniques and computer applications. Understanding of the mathematical principles and application to the strategy of management decision-making is accomplished through case preparations.
Prerequisites & Notes
MATH 115 or higher.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 440 - Quantitative Methods
This course helps students apply certain mathematical principles for use in business and economics. Much attention is given to problem-solving so that students gain experience with mathematical notation, techniques, and computer applications. Understanding of the mathematical principles and applications to the strategy of management decision-making may also be accomplished through case preparations.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM/MGTE 360.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 475 - Advanced Entrepreneurship
This course examines the complex theories and skills of the entrpreneurial processes and outcomes. Course content includes the creation of organization and integration of innovative capabilities, the behavioral experiences and processes of entrepreneurship, the reasons and causes of business failures, and the rates of return produced by successful entrepreneurship.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 210, BUSM 315, BUSM 375
Credits: 3
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BUSM 478 - Business Law
This course explores basic legal principles and engages in an intensive study of the law of contracts and selected aspects of business-related subjects, including sales, negotiable instruments, business organization, consumer, and anti-trust law. Examples and case studies from business, non-profit, health agencies, and professional sports are included.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM/MGTE 150
Credits: 3
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BUSM 480 - Corporate Social Responsibility
This course examines the complex interactions between business society and the initiatives taken by business to resolve these issues. Students learn about the significance of developing an ethical perspective and using stakeholder analysis to integrate business strategy with social issues strategy.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM/MGTE 225 and BUSM/MGTE 150 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 101 - Chemistry Survey
This is an overview of the essential principles of general, organic, and biological chemistry, including the structure and behavior of atoms and molecules, an introduction to organic compounds, and the biomedical basis of physiology, bioenergetics, and nutrition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, CHEM 102.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 102 - Chemistry Survey Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed to complement and illustrate the principles and applications of the Chemistry Survey course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must also register for CHEM 101 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
This is the first semester of a year long course in chemistry for science and allied
health majors. Topics covered this semester include: atomic and molecular structure,
quantitative chemistry, solution reactions, energy, quantum chemistry, bonding, and the properties of gases, liquids and solids.
Prerequisites & Notes
High school chemistry. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, CHEM 123, unless previously taken.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
This is the second semester of a year long course in chemistry for science and allied
health majors. Topics covered include: thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids
and bases, electrochemistry, coordination complexes and nuclear chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHEM 121. Co-requisite: Students must also register for CHEM 124, unless previously taken.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 123 - General Chemistry I Laboratory
This is a laboratory course designed to illustrate the principles and applications of General Chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students registered for CHEM 121 must register for CHEM 123 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 124 - General Chemistry II Laboratory
This is a laboratory course designed to illustrate the principles and applications
of General Chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: Students must register for CHEM 122 or have permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 211 - Organic Survey
This is a brief course outlining the structure, function, and reactions of the biologically important families of organic compounds.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHEM 121-122 and 123-124.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I
This is an introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds, emphasizing the theoretical concepts of structure and mechanisms and the reactions of fundamental functional groups.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHEM 121-122 and 123-124. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, CHEM 223.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II
Part II of CHEM 221. This is an introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds, emphasizing the theoretical concepts of structure and mechanisms and the reactions of fundamental functional groups.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHEM 221. Co-requisite: Students must also register for CHEM 224.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 223 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
The laboratory assignments in this course integrate the attainment of skill in
standard laboratory techniques with extensive use of modern instrumentation such
as IR, UV, NMR, and VPC.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students registered for CHEM 221 must register for CHEM 223 or
have permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 224 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
The laboratory assignments in this course integrate the attainment of skill in
standard laboratory techniques with extensive use of modern instrumentation such
as IR, UV, NMR, and VPC.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students registered for CHEM 222 must register for CHEM 224 or
permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 331 - Biological Chemistry
Biological chemistry is a study of the chemistry of life. It is a multi-disciplinary science that employs physical, biological, and chemical principles to understand the biochemical unity displayed by living systems at the molecular level. The structure-function relationship of biomolecules such as proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates is examined, as is the operation of enzymes, hormones, vitamins, poisons, and drugs. Emphasis is placed on the abnormal (diseased) state, bioenergetics, genetics, and the interrelationship of biomolecules in nutrition.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHEM 221-222 and 223-224 or CHEM 211.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 341 - Analytical Chemistry
This course studies the theory and techniques of analytical chemistry, including analysis of compounds using gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental procedures.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHEM 121-122 and 123-124.
Credits: 2
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CHEM 342 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
This lab course provides experience in the methods and techniques of quantitative analysis covered in CHEM 341.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHEM 341 or concurrently or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 2
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CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry with Biological Applications
This is a physical interpretation of the phenomena of chemical change and stability as related to biological problems. Topics include thermodynamics, gases, liquids, solids, bioenergetics, equilibria, chemical dynamics, enzyme kinetics, electrochemistry, molecular spectroscopy, and transport phenomena.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHEM 121/123 and 122/124.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory exercises illustrate the principles of physical chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHEM 351 or concurrently or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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CMDS 101 - Introduction to Communication Disorders
This course presents a survey of the processes of communication sciences and disorders of children and adults, including fluency, voice, aphasia, articulation and
language disorders. Students are introduced to various aspects of the professions of
speech-language pathology and audiology and the types of clients served by their practice.
Credits: 3
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CMDS 239 - Understanding Deafness and Hearing Loss
This course familiarizes the student with multiple aspects involved in the diagnosis, remediation, and acceptance of hearing loss. The course clearly differentiates the issues of hearing impaired from those of the deaf. Age of onset, familial history, enculturation, as well as specific scientific and academic issues are addressed in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMDS 101
Credits: 3
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