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BIOL 101 - Basic Concepts of Modern Biology
This course emphasizes the interrelationships of life as demonstrated in the following major areas of biological study environmental science, evolution and the origin of life, basic physiology, behavior, genetics, and development. Human biology and the social implications of modern biology are considered throughout.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 102.
Credits: 3
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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 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 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 130 - Personal Finance
This life skills course introduces students to a variety of topics, impacting students every day financial lives. Topics presented will assist students in making decisions regarding financial record-keeping, major asset purchases, budgeting, analysis of insurance decisions, investment alternatives, Texas, consumer borrowing and credit, retirement planning, trusts and wills. Aspects of personal financial planning stressed in this course will enable students to better manage their own funds.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 150 - Introduction to Business
This is an introductory course that provides an overview of business and the role it plays in society. This course introduces students to the functional areas of business: accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing. Through surveying the structure of business and its external and internal environment, students gain a broad understanding of the business sector. There will be opportunities throughout the course to discuss current events in business and society as they apply to the topics being covered.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 210 - Principles of Accounting I
This course emphasizes how financial statements communicate information about the business performance to internal and external users. The student is introduced to how to process and present financial information. Students learn how record transactions, adjust balances and prepare financial statements for service and merchandise firms. Some elements of financial statements included are: cash, receivables, inventory and long–lived assets. Concepts from this course are applied further in Principles of Accounting II.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 150
Credits: 3
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BUSM 211 - Principles of Accounting II
Accounting principles and practices from Accounting I are presented as they apply to the partnership and the corporate forms of business. The emphasis is on the analysis of accounting data as a decision-making tool in the areas of liabilities, taxation, capital stock, dividends and bond transactions. Financial statements and their components will be examined in detail. Automated accounting is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 210 or BUSM 210
Credits: 3
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BUSM 215 - Principles of Management
This course covers the primary functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. A multipronged approach is used for the course. Students are exposed foundation theories in order to gain an understanding of management concepts. Concepts from this course are applicable both in a student’s personal and professional life.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 150 or BUSM 150 or permission of the Instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 220 - Introduction to Healthcare Management
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the common considerations involved in the management of a health services organization. The course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts related to the organization, management, and operations of a healthcare oriented business. Throughout the course, the unique aspects of managing a health services operation will be discussed.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 221 - Principles of Marketing
This is an introductory course to the field of marketing. While a wide variety of topics are discussed in the course, particular attention is paid to the four basic elements of marketing: product, price, place, and promotion. In addition, the course highlights broader marketing domains such as the marketing concept, marketing research, consumer behavior, the product lifecycle, and services marketing.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 250 - Business Communications
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the importance of communication in the workplace. Using the text as a foundation, it explores the different types of communication used in business. The course will address a variety of communication methods, including written and oral expression. The last segment of the course highlights presentation techniques and tailoring an effective message to reach a desired audience.
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 - Business Information Systems
This course presents technologies used in today’s business environment. Collaborative tools and competitive advantage gained through their use will be demonstrated. Application, design and use of computerized information systems in the business environment to increase efficiency will be explored. Word processing, spreadsheet and database software will be used for business, problem-solving and decision-making.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 210 and 211
Credits: 3
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BUSM 311 - Managerial and Cost Accounting
This course explores the use of accounting information by managers to make decisions based upon affirms directives. Major topics covered include cost terms and methods, cost-volume profit analysis, profit planning, performance analysis, and capital budgeting decisions. Current best-practice software will be used extensively in this course.
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 managers. Topics covered include areas such as financial analysis, business financing, equity valuation, and asset management. The course also explores modern financial theory and the financial analytical techniques important to business operations. Throughout the course, topics related to current financial events will be highlighted.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 210 or BUSM 210.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 318 - Advertising
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles of advertising and marketing communications. The course explores the many facets of current advertising practices such as creative message strategy, media planning, and scheduling. Through lectures and assignments, students examine the many areas of consideration that managers must address in developing successful marketing communications plans.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 221.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 320 - Financial Statement Analysis
This course builds upon core accounting and finance concepts as it focuses on the effective analysis of financial statements. Topics include, but are not limited to, ratio, and profitability analysis, analysis of the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows, forecasting, credit risk analysis, and earnings quality analysis. The course also examines the use of financial statement analysis in investment and credit decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 211 and BUSM 315
Credits: 3
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BUSM 330 - Investment Analysis
The course examines financial markets and the concept of risk and return. Course content includes topics such as modern portfolio theory, market efficiency, securities, stock valuation models, and options/future markets. The course also covers modern financial theory and the application of theories related to the pricing of financial assets. Throughout the semester, the capital markets and current financial events are discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 315 and BUSM 210
Credits: 3
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BUSM 335 - Business Ethics
This course is a study of ethical problems in business with a focus on managerial decisions involving ethical issues. Course topics include ethics concepts, personal integrity, individual conscience, organizational loyalty, responsibility, conflicts and impact on the decision-making process in business settings. Students will examine real-world ethical issues in the business environment. In addition the course will allow students to explore approaches to resolving ethical dilemmas.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 340 - Small Business Management
This course will present an overview of the world of small business management and entrepreneurism. It will give students the tools to plan and organize a small business and is marketing strategies for success. It will examine how to manage human resources and diversity; financial planning and control; purchasing, inventory, and quality control; risk management and government relations.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 150
Credits: 3
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BUSM 341 - Business Internship
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
The purpose of course is to provide students with an understanding of the consumer decision-making process. Through lectures and assignments, students will examine how managers may use their understanding of consumer tendencies to develop successful marketing strategies. The course is designed to be both descriptive, and that theories and concepts are discussed, and application oriented, in that case studies, in class exercises, and class projects are utilized.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 221
Credits: 3
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BUSM 350 - Marketing for Non-Profit Organizations
This course focuses on the application of marketing theory and techniques used in the nonprofit sector, with emphasis on consumer/client behavior, public relations, product/service development, pricing, and advertising.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 221
Credits: 3
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BUSM 351 - Organizational Behavior
This course focuses on the study of how human behavior within an organization impacts organizational effectiveness. The course examines topics such as team performance, leadership, ethics, role structure, conference, motivation, and organizational design.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 215
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 will examine the Internal Revenue Code pertaining to individual income taxes. An emphasis will be the identification and analysis of issues that carry tax implications for taxpayers. Topics include determination of taxable income, deductions and examptions, accounting records, returns, computation of taxes and tax planning. The subject matter will reflectthe most recent tax law changes.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 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 broaden and strengthen the foundations and skills acquired any introductory accounting courses. Accounting principles are analyze and apply to the preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. An in-depth examination of cash, short-term investments, receivables, and inventories is presented. Additional topics include time value of money concepts, financial disclosures, related party transactions, subsequent events, ethical obligations, and global awareness in the accounting field.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 211.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 362 - Intermediate Accounting II
This course is a continuation of BUSM 361 and explores additional topics involving the preparation and use of financial information. Emphasis is on examining the following balance sheet accounts; property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, investments, current and long-term liabilities, and the owners equity section of the balance sheet. Additional topics addressed include leases, pensions, income, tax allocation, accounting changes, and errors and corrections. Further consideration is given to analysis and interpretation of financial statements.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 361.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 365 - Sales and Selling
The course examines the role of the sales process in current business. The study is made of the components that make up the selling process from the early stages of the sale through closing the sale. Students analyze the importance of relationship selling to ensure long-term success. Assignments and in class exercises are utilized in order to allow students to better comprehend the principal after patience of selling. In addition, the issues involved in managing a sales force are addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 221
Credits: 3
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BUSM 367 - Special Topics in Finance
This special topics course will cover various topics related to the finance major. Possible topics include; insurance and risk management, financial markets and institutions, international finance, and real estate finance.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 315
Credits: 3
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BUSM 370 - Electronic Commerce
The course explores the effective use of technology and marketing of goods and services. The course highlights the rapidly evolving world of Internet marketing and strategies firms can use to utilize Internet as an effective marketing tool. Students gain insights and skills necessary to integrate the various functions of management with new electronic technologies and media. The course cover such topics as commercial payment systems, social media tools, website design and Internet advertising.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 150 and BUSM 221
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 considerations involved in new business ventures in this course, a wide variety range of topics are examined, including: financing operations, personnel management, opportunity recognition, wealth creation, the economics of entrepreneurialism, and entrepreneurial success strategies. The creation of new business organizations and the use of innovative capabilities as tools to create economic value and wealth are also studied.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 210, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 379 - Human Resource Management
This course examines the responsibilities of human resource managers or managers to perform the personnel functions. The course content includes work analysis, staffing, training and development, appraisal, compensation, 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 410 - Intermediate Finance
The course examines financial decision-making in theory and practice. The course explores the application of financial theory in order to address practical business problems. Institutional aspects of the financial world are also illuminated during the semester. Course topics include: the time value of money, capital budgeting, financial statement analysis, asset valuation, the valuation of the firm, portfolio theory, capital structure, dividend policy, long-term financing, and issues of corporate control.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 315.
Credits: 3
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BUSM 415 - Fund Development for Non Profits
This course examines fundraising and nonprofit organizations. It focuses on the principles of philanthropy and the techniques of fundraising. Methods of identifying potential fund sources, gathering materials for case resource files, planning for anyone major gifts campaigns, writing for grant proposals, and generating plants and events are examined.
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 150
Credits: 3
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BUSM 425 - Marketing Management
This course emphasizes the understanding navigation of modern marketing series. In this capstone course, marketing strategy is emphasized. The course is designed to provide the opportunity for critical analysis of real marketing problems. Course assignments. Allow students to apply marketing knowledge and develop their decision-making skills. The course generally features case study, group projects, and simulations.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 221
Credits: 3
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BUSM 430 - Business Data Analysis
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 450 - Auditing
This course will emphasize concept and principles which will enable the student to gain an understanding of the rationale and environment of auditing and assurance. Included will be an overview of the public accounting profession, with special attention to audit planning and standards for various business processes. Key concepts include basic knowledge of risk assessment, internal controls, statistical and nine statistical sampling, legal liability, and professional conduct.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 362
Credits: 3
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BUSM 460 - Advanced Accounting
This course will examine in detail accounting topics beyond those presented in Intermediate Accounting courses. Specifically, this course examines; business combinations, consolidations, accounting for international operations, and government and nonprofit accounting. Emphasis is placed on the reporting and disclosure is necessary in each situation.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 362
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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 germane to business. Topics addressed in the course include items such as contracts, negotiable instruments, business organization, consumer law, and antitrust law. Examples and case studies from business, nonprofit, health agencies, and professional sports are utilized.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSM 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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BUSM 492 - Strategic Management
This course is the capstone course of the business management degree. As such, this course requires students to integrate and expand upon previously mastered business and managerial functional disciplines. Highlight of course, is a computer-generated business simulation where groups of students are required to perform managerial decision-making tasks a competitive setting. Elements of strategic planning theory and long-term financial planning are covered in the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of all other business core courses or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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HCMT 486 - Health Care Management Internship
Health Care Internship Management
Credits: 1-6
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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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