Undergraduate Courses of Instruction
229 Course of Instruction Accounting • Art & Design
Courses numbered 100-199 are intended Standard Costs, and Cost Allocation and Ac- trusts and estates, and exempt organizations. It primarily for freshmen; courses numbered tivity-Based Costing. Prerequisite: Accounting provides students with the competencies nec- 200-299, for sophomores; and courses 101 and 102. essary to complete tax returns for each entity. 300-399, for juniors and seniors. Student 3 semester hours 3 semester hours experience may suggest exceptions are Offered: Spring ACCOUNTING 210 warranted. In those instances, students should Financial Accounting Systems consult with their advisors. Deans have ACCOUNTING 335 Accounting systems for internal control, cash Auditing authority to approve exceptions. management, accounts receivables, inventories, Study of generally accepted auditing standards, Some advanced courses are not taught plant assets, payroll, taxes, and other liabilities. practice and procedures in the audit of finan- every year but are scheduled in cycles. The Study of manual and computerized systems. cial statements. Includes study of ethical issues University reserves the right to limit the 3 semester hours and professional responsibilities of the Certi- number of students registered in any course Offered: Fall fied Public Accountant to investors, creditors and to cancel any course for which there is and others who rely on the auditor’s opinion ACCOUNTING 300 insufficient enrollment. when using audited financial statements to Intermediate Accounting I make decisions. Prerequisite: Accounting 308. Study of generally accepted accounting princi- 3 semester hours Accounting ples underlying the preparation of basic finan- cial statements; balance sheet, income state- Offered: Spring ACCOUNTING 101 ment, and cash flow statement. Emphasis on Principles of Accounting I standards issued by the Financial Accounting Art & Design An introduction to the basic principles of Ac- Standards Board and reporting requirements of counting, and how to account for business the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Art & Design Department reserves the transactions. Emphasis on the understand- 3 semester hours right to retain selected samples of student ing of how financial statements are prepared, Offered: Fall work. A minimum of four hours of outside and how they are used as a basis for decision assignments per week is required in Studio making by business owners, investors, credi- ACCOUNTING 301 Courses. Intermediate Accounting II tors, government and others interested in the STUDIO FEES financial condition of an economic entity and Study of generally accepted accounting prin- the results of its operations. Topics include ciples relating to accounting for leases, post- Most studio courses have a fixed standard Analyzing Transactions; the Matching Concept employment benefits, deferred taxes and other materials fee per course. Studio fees listed are and the Adjusting Process; Completing the Ac- specialized topics. Emphasis on Financial Ac- subject to change. Consult course schedules counting Cycle; Accounting for Merchandising counting Standards Board Statements. for current rates. 3 semester hours Businesses; Accounting Systems, Internal Con- ART & DESIGN C101 trols, and Cash; and Receivables. Offered: Spring Art Appreciation 3 semester hours ACCOUNTING 302 Introduction to theories of value in the arts. Principles of aesthetics as historically applied ACCOUNTING 102 Advanced Accounting Principles of Accounting II Coverage of selected advanced topics includ- to plastic and performing arts. Theories of A continuation of Accounting 101. Topics in- ing accounting for investments, accounting Beauty and their critique in Western and non- clude Inventories; Fixed Assets and Intangible for mergers and acquisitions, consolidation Western contexts. Pre-modern, modern and Assets; Current Liabilities; Corporations: Orga- procedures, foreign currency transactions and post-modern approaches to the analysis of the nization, Capital Stock Transactions, and Divi- currency translation, segment reporting, and arts and architecture. This course may include dends; Income Taxes, Unusual Income Items, accounting for government and not-for-profit a studio or performing component. A Core and Investments in Stocks; Bonds Payable organizations. Heritage Course. Prerequisite: ENGL C101 or and Investments in Bonds; Statement of Cash 3 semester hours department permission. Flows; and Financial Statement Analysis. Pre- Offered: Fall 3 semester hours requisite: Accounting 101. ACCOUNTING 311 ART & DESIGN 103 3 Semester hours Taxation of Individuals 2D Design Problems in two-dimensional design and the ACCOUNTING 103 An introduction to the basic principles of fed- Managerial/Cost Accounting eral taxation, with a concentration on taxation interaction of color: the exploration of the ele- Introduction to Managerial and Cost Account- of individuals. It provides students with the ments of art and their interrelationships; visual ing used by management in conducting daily knowledge to complete individual tax returns. and psychological factors involved in two- operations, planning future operations, and 3 semester hours dimensional design and visualization. Intro- developing overall business strategies. Topics duces art and design presentation techniques ACCOUNTING 312 including the portfolio. Emphasizes topics not include Process Cost Systems, Cost Behavior Taxation of Entities and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis, Profit -Re covered in ADSN 104. An introduction to the basic principles of fed- 3 semester hours porting for Management Analysis, Budgeting, eral taxation, concentrating on the taxation Performance Evaluation Using Variances from of corporations, partnerships, S Corporations,
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ART & DESIGN 104 ART & DESIGN 117 rendering figures, objects and environments. Visual Organization II Survey of Art History I Emphasizes topics not covered in Art & De- Problems in two-dimensional design and the The development of visual art from prehistoric sign 206 such as advanced orthographic draw- interaction of color: the exploration of the ele- civilizations through the Medieval period. Mul- ing techniques. Prerequisite: ADSN 105 and ments of art and their interrelationships; visual ticultural developments and the changing role ADSN 106. and psychological factors involved in two- of the artist in society will be emphasized. 3 semester hours dimensional design and visualization. Intro- 3 semester hours duces art and design presentation techniques ART & DESIGN 206 ART & DESIGN 118 Interiors Drawing IV including the portfolio. Emphasizes topics not Survey of Art History II Advanced drawing techniques utilizing a vari- covered in ADSN 103. The development of visual art from the Re- ety of media and subjects. Investigates struc- 3 semester hours naissance through the 20th Century, focus- ture, materials and scale by illustrating and ART & DESIGN 105 ing on the modern role of art and artists in a rendering figures, objects and environments. Drawing I global context. Emphasizes topics not covered in Art & Design Fundamentals of drawing. Visualizing in two 3 semester hours 205 such as production and assembly drawings and three dimensions. An introduction to vari- Prerequisite: ADSN 105 and ADSN 106. ART & DESIGN 119A, 119B ous media techniques and orthographic delin- 3 semester hours Introduction to Computer Applications eation methods including perspective drawing A survey of the primary image processing, ART & DESIGN 207 systems. Use of objects and figures in develop- layout, vector graphic and digital presentation Illustration I ing rapid visualization skills. Emphasizes top- software. Color correction, scanning and doc- A basic hands on course for developing a ics not covered in ADSN 106. ument set up for desktop publishing output is strong technical rendering foundation. An 3 semester hours also covered. emphasis is placed on creative problem solv- ART & DESIGN 106 ing and simultaneous technical development. ART & DESIGN 200 Drawing II Editorial illustration for books, magazines, and Co-op Work Experience Fundamentals of drawing. Visualizing in two advertising, etc. is the purpose of the course. Through the co-op program, the student will and three dimensions. An introduction to vari- Prerequisite: ADSN 103, ADSN 104, ADSN 105 be placed in full-time and part-time working ous media techniques and orthographic delin- and ADSN 106. positions in art, illustration, graphic design, eation methods including perspective drawing 3 semester hours industrial design and interior design. Prerequi- systems. Use of objects and figures in develop- site: 30 semester hours; by arrangement. ART & DESIGN 208 ing rapid visualization skills. Emphasizes top- 1-6 semester hours Illustration II ics not covered in ADSN 105. Continuation and second level of Art & De- 3 semester hours GRAPHIC 203 sign 208 Illustration I. An emphasis is placed Typography I ART & DESIGN 108 on creative problem solving and simultaneous The history, design and execution of letter 3-D Design technical development in an electronic envi- forms in both analog and digital form are cov- Fundamentals of three-dimensional design. ronment. Editorial illustration for books, mag- ered. Projects include the development of let- The investigation of the interrelationships of azines, and advertising, etc for an electronic ter forms from pen and brush to digital font spaces, planes, and volumes in three-dimen- prepress environment is accompanied with design. The emphasis is on the arrangement sional structures. Materials such as paper, clay, learning advanced paint, photo-manipulation of type in design layout and the use of letter plaster, plastic and wood will be introduced and logo software. Prerequisite: ADSN 207 forms in an electronic presentation environ- and explored for use in the construction of and ADSN 219. ment. Prerequisite: ADSN 219. three-dimensional models. Students will be 3 semester hours 3 semester hours instructed in the use of model-making tools, ART & DESIGN 209 equipment and processes appropriate to ma- GRAPHIC DESIGN 204 Painting I terials introduced. Calligraphy The principles of painting, through a series 3 semester hours This course addresses the origin of the ro- of visual problems, working from nature. The man alphabet(s), the development of histori- ART & DESIGN 110 understanding of pictorial space through con- cal letter style categories, manual methods of Drafting trol of drawing, value and color. Emphasizes producing distinctive and beautiful letters and Introduces basic orthographic drafting tech- topics not covered in Art & Design 210. text, various parameters of legibility and read- niques and technologies. Presentation and lay- 3 semester hours ability, methods of utilizing calligraphic and out techniques used to enhance objects and lettering forms in both traditional and innova- ART & DESIGN 210 environments. Introduces the representation of tive ways. Painting II spatial designs including plans, views, eleva- 2 semester hours The principles of physical and digital painting tions/sections, isometrics, axonometrics, per- through a series of problems uniquely struc- spectives, dimensioning and detail drawing. ART & DESIGN 205 tured for the combination of analog and digital Provides basic introduction to computer-aided Drawing III media. The understanding of representation and drafting. Advanced drawing techniques utilizing a vari- appropriate presentation methods relative to 3 semester hours ety of media and subjects. Investigates struc- analog and digital media is the emphasis of the ture, materials and scale by illustrating and
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course. Prerequisite ADSN 209, and ADSN 219. on studio lighting with a final concern for docu- 3 semester hours 3 semester hours menting 2D and 3D work in a portfolio format. ART & DESIGN 309 3 semester hours GRAPHIC DESIGN 212 Painting III Introduction to Visual Semiotics GRAPHIC DESIGN 255 Investigation of a variety of media and tech- Semiology (from the Greek semeion ‘sign’). In Studio I niques. Problems emphasizing composition semiotics, ‘signs’ and symbols may be words, Print Design I – Fundamentals of page com- formulation. Emphasizes topics not covered images or anything from which meanings may position. Students will demonstrate an under- in ADSN 310. Prerequisite: 30 units of Art & be generated and used to communicate. The standing of basic typographic and page compo- Design courses or equivalent and ADSN 209, course is an introduction to the analysis, appre- sition principles through a variety of traditional ADSN 210. ciation and reading of broad range of signs and and digital mediums. Prerequisites: ADSN 103 3 semester hours symbols to empower the communication prac- and ADSN 119. ART & DESIGN 317 titioner to expand their visual vocabulary. Myth, 3 semester hours Photography II — Digital & Non Silver, Metaphor, Religious Iconography, Advertising GRAPHIC DESIGN 256 Alternative Photography and more, will be investigated to establish a Studio II This is a studio course for the photographer communication value. With this added knowl- Print Design II – Intermediate print design. This that is more concerned with the esthetic, pro- edge the students can be a more sophisticated course explores the combination of type and cess, materials and digital technology to sup- globally aware communicator in their field of image on the printed page. The course focuses port content. Various methods of photographic practice. The course consists primarily of video on using grids, along with the basic principles representation will be explored, both digital and slide screenings, followed by written analy- of typography as methods for organizing con- and non-silver for the purpose of presentation sis, reading and discussion. Prerequisite: ADSN tent in print. Prerequisites: GDSN 255 (DS I). and exhibition. Methods will vary from polaroid 219, and ADSN 249. 3 semester hours transfer, cyanotype, gumbicromate and digital 3 semester hours prints. Prerequisite: ADSN 231 and ADSN 219. GRAPHIC DESIGN 304 ART & DESIGN 221 3 semester hours Business Practices & Ethics Ceramics I Lecture course on business practices and pro- ART & DESIGN 319 A basic approach to functional and sculptural fessional ethics as applied to the Interior Design Printmaking I clay modeling and firing techniques. The course profession. Survey of business types, marketing Introduction to printmaking studio practices exposes students to a variety of techniques used and selling of services and products, and fee including intaglio, lithography, relief, paper by different cultures from around the globe, structures will be discussed. Current trends in making, etc. The course exposes students to a both past and present. The course is to develop safety, codes and licensing issues will be ex- variety of techniques used by different cultures an appreciation for 3-Dimensional form. plored. Examination and preparation of busi- from around the globe, both past and present. 3 semester hours ness forms including contractual agreements, 3 semester hours ART & DESIGN 223 budget estimates, purchase orders and invoices GRAPHIC DESIGN 355 Sculpture I will be covered in depth and applied to the Portfolio Preparation Techniques of three dimensional design ap- thesis project. Prerequisite: ITDSN 356 Students will prepare their portfolios for both plied to a variety of materials and used for GRAPHIC DESIGN 305 print and web formats. Reworking of previ- expressive purposes. Includes figure sculpting Studio III ous design to improve for portfolio presenta- and armature construction. Print Design III – Advance printing design: Stu- tion. Developing new pieces to enhance and 3 semester hours dents will create campaigns in a series of proj- broaden the current body of work. Prerequisite: ects to cover all aspects of identity design, from ART & DESIGN 230 GDSN 306 (DS IV) Video I business stationary to promotional brochures, 3 semester hours History, theory, and practice of analog and digi- packaging design and environmental signage. GRAPHIC DESIGN 356 tal capturing and editing. Use of cameras and Techniques for reinforcing a corporate identity Thesis/Portfolio II software for digitizing and editing. An emphasis will be covered. Prerequisites: GDSN 256 (DS II). This is an individual statement. The applied on a narrative film style (story telling) is utilized 3 semester hours knowledge of five semesters of study will sup- to prepare students for later work in Web and GRAPHIC DESIGN 306 port future investigation. The body of work Multimedia design. Prerequisite: ADSN 219. Studio IV and research should reflect a concentration of 3 semester hours Web Design: Producing and displaying design study in a chosen area of practice as stated in content for the Web branch of the Internet and ART & DESIGN 231 the thesis proposal, e.g., design, advertising, Photography I adapting that content to the requirements and publishing (www), etc. The student will work This is a non-darkroom course for using profes- restrictions of that medium. Students will devel- with an advisor in the chosen field and thesis sional studio equipment in and out of the stu- op skills in using mark-up languages to make teacher for 2 semesters. The focus of the class is dio to fulfill assignments in advertising, indus- functional and accessible documents for the to assist the student in developing a critical ap- trial, commercial and portrait photography by World Wide Web, develop skills in structuring, preciation of their work through concentrated combining creativity and technical knowledge. linking, and maintaining multiple documents input from faculty, students and guest critics. The fundamentals of picture taking, camera within a web site, and develop skills in incorpo- The course requires a body of work accompa- types, and history will be covered. Emphasis is rating visual elements to enhance information. nied by a written statement and slide documen- Prerequisites: GDSN 305 (DS III).
232 Art & Design tation, as well as a complete portfolio. nacular architecture, urban design, historicism, the student. Where confidentiality is required, 3 semester hours functionalism, post-modernism. care will be taken to protect the company, yet 3 semester hours provide the student with adequate work ex- ART & DESIGN 357 amples, including a strong emphasis on CAD/ Illustration III ART & DESIGN 398 Advanced illustration problems and techniques Internship CAM. Students will develop a project(s) portfo- for magazines, advertising, fashion, children’s Professional, supervised, unpaid work in an or- lio and complete an intern project report. books, newspapers and preparation of a pro- ganization related to career goals. Prerequisite: 0 semester hours fessional portfolio. Media used by illustrators Permission of advisor and School Director. INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 215 including specialized painting and drawing 3 semester hours Materials and Manufacturing I techniques will be studied with emphasis on ART & DESIGN 399 Introduction to ferrous and nonferrous metals the importance of style in contemporary illus- Independent Study/Special Projects and their manufacturing methods, including liq- tration. Various markets will be studied to iden- For the student who desired to specialize in uid state, plastic state, and solid state forming; tify appropriate potential markets for student il- advance projects not covered by the regular chip and non chip cutting; welding, chemical lustrations. Work with editors and art directors. course offerings. Individual or group confer- and mechanical joining; and the finishing pro- Deadline development and portfolio prepara- ences with designated faculty advisor. Prereq- cess available. Students will develop an indi- tion for each market type. Emphasizes topics uisite: Permission of School Director. vidual or group project and complete semester not covered in ADSN 358. Prerequisite: ADSN 1-6 semester hours research/project report. 207, ADSN 208. 3 semester hours 3 semester hours ART & DESIGN 408 Selected Topics in Modern Art & Design History INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 216 ART & DESIGN 376 Seminar examining specific topics in the global Materials and Manufacturing II History of Modern Art history of modern art and design such as Dada, Introduction to thermoset and thermoplastic Global art of the 20th Century with the inclu- Abstract Expressionism, furniture design, per- polymers and elastomers, rubber and other sion of electronic and computer art. Prerequi- formance art, computer & media arts. Prerequi- natural engineering materials and their manu- site: Art & Design 117 and 118. site: 12 semester hours of art history or permis- facturing methods, including liquid state, plastic 3 semester hours sion of the instructor. state, and solid state forming, chip and non- chip cutting, welding, chemical and mechanical ART & DESIGN 377 3 semester hours History of Modern Design joining, and the finishing processes available. ART & DESIGN 425 Survey of major design movements of the 19th Students will develop an individual or group Advanced Topics I & 20th Centuries. Studies in the national and project and complete a semester research/proj- Advanced undergraduate or graduate level international relationship of art and design in ect report. topics with directed or independent study for- such groups as De Stijl and the Bauhaus. 3 semester hours mats. Prerequisite: division approval; advanced 3 semester hours standing; 30 semester hours of Art & Design INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 217 (IDDSN 217/ITDSN 217) ART & DESIGN 378 courses or equivalent. Computer Aided Drafting History of Photography By arrangement; 2-10 semester hours. In this course students will learn the basics of A survey of photographic history from its earli- computer aided drafting. Students will be ex- est beginning to the present day. Major pho- pected to complete a tutorial and several as- tographers, styles, and trends in a social con- Industrial Design signed projects. A semester report including all text are covered. The course will also include projects will be completed. INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 107 (IDDSN 107/ITDSN 107) political, social, and scientific influences on Three 1 semester hour modules Product Lab Orientations photography, and the role of photography in This non credit course is required prior to stu- INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 218A (IDDSN 218A/ITDSN 218A) everyday life. Through slide lectures and class dent use of the lab equipment. It is an introduc- Beginning CADD work, students will learn to look at, talk, and tion to the proper operation of equipment and This course is an introduction to computer aid- write about photographs. Prerequisite: ADSN an understanding of the lab rules. Students will ed 3D Modeling. Subjects covered will include 117 and ADSN 118. gain a respect for the equipment and an under- Introduction and Interface, drawing 2D shapes, 3 semester hours standing and proper equipment practices. Eye mixing straight lines and arcs, numerical input, ART & DESIGN 379 protection and other safety protection will be generating, viewing and rendering objects, History of the Graphic Arts worn at all times while in the lab. moving rotating, sizing and mirroring objects, Survey of the history of illustration and graphic 0 semester hours and drawing derivative objects. Elementary design, with emphasis on their global applica- projects may be assigned, and a semester report INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 200 tion in communications media. may be generated. Co-op 3 semester hours 2 semester hours Summer co-op following the Sophomore and INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 218B ART & DESIGN 380 Junior years. The student is expected to locate History of Modern Architecture & Urbanism a summer job with the assistance of the ID Intermediate CADD Survey of the major movements in architecture department. A mutually beneficial job descrip- This is an intermediate class in computer aided and urban planning from the 19th Century to tion and expected output will be developed 3D modeling. Subjects covered will include ter- rain models, curved lines and meshes, defor- the present. Considers the problems of ver- with the participating entity and conveyed to
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mations, boolean, trim and stitch operations, that relate to the performance of tasks. Students Prerequisite: IDDSN 355. and attaching extending and attaching objects. will develop apparatus to provide significant 3 semester hours Intermediate projects will be assigned, and a quantitative data. Variety of advanced studies INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 398 semester report will be generated. on dynamic interaction of the body and the Internship I & II 2 semester hours environment, products, and systems. Study of Summer internship following the Sophomore the relationship of age, sex, and disabilities to INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 218C and Junior years. The student is expected to human movements. Creative research projects Advanced CADD locate a summer job with the assistance of and the development of mechanical/electric This is an advanced class in computer aided 3D test prototypes to collect quantitative data. the ID department. A mutually beneficial job modeling. Subjects covered will include refer- 3 semester hours description and expected output will be de- ence planes and their palettes; drafting tools, veloped with the participating entity and con- advanced rendering, export features and ani- INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 311 (IDDSN 311/ITDSN 311) veyed to the student. A portfolio of projects mation models. Advanced projects will be as- Exhibit Design is required. Where confidentiality is required, signed and a semester report will be generated. A course exploring the fields of display and ex- care will be taken to protect the company, yet 2 semester hours hibit design including trade shows, fairs, theme provide the student with adequate work ex- exhibits, mobile exhibits, pavilion and museum INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 255 amples, including a strong emphasis on CAD/ design, point of purchase, window and show- Industrial Design Studio I CAM. Students will develop a project(s) port- room design. The student will be exposed to a A studio course where elementary product folio and complete an intern project report. variety of project experiences including rendered design projects are assigned. Projects will be- 1-6 semester hours each presentations, model making and construction gin with advanced foundation studies, along details. Area included will cover special effects, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 399 with simple hand held products, and advance dioramas, crowd flow management, lighting de- Special Projects through simple mechanically activated prod- sign, acoustics, graphics, signage, subcontract This is an advanced studio course for compe- ucts. Emphasis will be placed on aesthetic de- specifications and portfolio techniques unique titions, sponsored projects, and other design velopment, user requirements, and design for to the field. Field trips. Prerequisite: ADSN 205, projects like furniture and lighting. Students will manufacturability. A beginning professional ADSN 206. develop a semester research/project report. portfolio will be initiated. Prerequisite: Founda- 3 semester hours 1-9 semester hours tion courses and Drafting. 3 semester hours INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 355 Industrial Design Studio V Interior Design INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 256 A studio course where complex product sys- Industrial Design Studio II INTERIOR DESIGN 107 (ITDSN 107/IDDSN 107) tem projects are assigned. Projects will include Continuation of IDDSN 256 Product Lab Orientations sophisticated electromechanical products. Em- 3 semester hours This non credit course is required prior to stu- phasis will be placed on research, aesthetic dent use of the lab equipment. It is an introduc- INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 305 development, user requirements, and design tion to the proper operation of equipment and Industrial Design Studio III for manufacturability. Project reports will be an understanding of the lab rules. Students will A studio course where complex product design generated which will include detailed analysis, gain a respect for the equipment and an under- projects are assigned. These projects will begin synthesis, material specification, and complete standing and proper equipment practices. Eye with simple, electrically powered products, and design documentation. A professional portfolio advance through more sophisticated electrome- will be completed. When possible, the student protection and other safety protection will be chanical products. Emphasis will be placed on is encouraged to work with other professions worn at all times while in the lab. aesthetic development, user requirements, and like engineering and with corporate sponsor- 0 semester hour design for manufacturability. Students will be ship. Prerequisite: IDDSN 306. INTERIOR DESIGN 200 expected to produce a report for each project 3 semester hours Co-Op Work Experience and for the semester. A professional portfolio INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 356 Through the co-op program, the student will will be further developed. Prerequisite: IDDSN Industrial Design Thesis be placed in full-time and part-time work 256, IDDSN 218A &B, and IDDSN 309. A studio course where individual and inter- working positions. Prerequisite: Completion of 3 semester hours disciplinary group projects of complex prod- 30 semester hours; Permission of advisor and INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 306 uct systems are initiated and executed by the School Director; by arrangement. Industrial Design Studio IV student(s). Projects will include sophisticated 3 semester hours Continuation of IDDSN 305. computer controlled electromechanical prod- INTERIOR DESIGN 215 3 semester hours ucts and systems. Emphasis will be placed on Interior Construction Systems research, aesthetic development, user require- INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 309 (IDDSN 309/ITDSN 309) Students study architectural systems, details, ments, material specifications, and design for and building codes. Construction methods Human Factors manufacturability. A thesis report will be gen- Analysis of Human anatomy versus function. and materials of foundations, walls, partitions, erated, which will include detailed analysis and Recognition, investigation, exploitation of floors, ceilings, and roofs are covered, as well synthesis, material specification and complete static/dynamic human movements. Relation- as doors, windows, stairs, and fireplaces. Con- design documentation, including a set of work- ships of products, systems and environments tinued study of building components and en- ing drawings and a final model and render- to the human scale. Ergonomics and motions ergy systems. Plumbing, heating, ventilating, air ing. A professional portfolio will be completed.
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conditioning, acoustics and solar energy will be INTERIOR DESIGN 256 commercial design solutions. Design proposals examined. Students will be able to represent Studio II will be presented Prerequisite: ITDSN 355. knowledge of systems and syb-structure details. Exploration of more complicated problems in 3 semester hours 3 semester hours commercial and residential interiors with contin- ued emphasis on human factors, space planning, INTERIOR DESIGN 355 INTERIOR DESIGN 217 creativity and innovation. Application of knowl- Studio V (Thesis) Color Studies for Interiors edge of architectural systems to design solutions. Students will develop a thesis project in Interior This course is an extension of 2D principles/ Introduction to multi level spaces, atypical users Design which will highlight their ability to solve Color Theory. Students are introduced to fur- and barrier free design. Design solutions will be complicated design problems creatively while ther color studies and rendering techniques presented using a variety of two and three di- being sensitive to human factors, structure and using various media. Additional studies will fo- mensional skills with continued development of energy systems, programming, circulation, ma- cus on composition of materials/color boards media and presentation techniques. terials and finishes, design details, custom cabi- as visual presentation tools. 3 semester hours netry and furniture. The design solution will be 3 semester hour modules presented using a variety of advanced two level INTERIOR DESIGN 303 and three dimensional techniques. Rationale for INTERIOR DESIGN 218A (ITDSN 218A/IDDSN 218A) Materials, Products and Applications solution will be validated by research data. Pre- Beginning CADD Examination of background finishes and mate- requisite: ITDSN 356. This course is an introduction to computer rials from construction and manufacturing pro- 3 semester hours aided 3D Modeling. Subjects covered will in- cesses through measurement and installation clude Introduction and Interface, drawing 2D methods. Areas covered include floor, wall, and INTERIOR DESIGN 356 shapes, mixing straight lines and arcs, numeri- ceiling materials as well as woods, laminates, Studio VI cal input, generating, viewing and rendering and glass. Course involving extensive work in large of- objects, moving rotating, sizing and mirror- 3 semester hours fice space planning and residential design. ing objects, and drawing derivative objects. Knowledge of interior products and specifi- Elementary projects may be assigned, and a INTERIOR DESIGN 304 cations will be incorporated into design solu- semester report may be generated. Business Practices and Ethics tions. Students will assemble a final portfolio 2 semester hours Lecture course on business practices and pro- representative of their design education expe- fessional ethics as applied to the Interior De- riences. Prerequisite: ITDSN 365. INTERIOR DESIGN 218B (ITDSN 218B/IDDSN 218B) sign profession. Survey of business types, mar- 3 semester hours Intermediate CADD keting and selling of services and products, This is an intermediate class in computer aided and fee structures will be discussed. Current INTERIOR DESIGN 307 3D modeling. Subjects covered will include ter- trends in safety, codes and licensing issues will Lighting rain models, curved lines and meshes, defor- be explored. Examination and preparation of An introductory course in Lighting for Interior mations, boolean, trim and stitch operations, business forms including contractual agree- Spaces. What light is, how it can be produced and how the eye perceives it will be examined. and attaching extending and attaching objects. ments, budget estimates, purchase orders, and Students will learn basic lighting terminology as Intermediate projects will be assigned, and a invoices will be covered in depth and applied well as what equipment is available for commer- semester report will be generated. to the thesis project. Prerequisite: ITDSN 356 cial and residential use and their appropriate ap- 2 semester hours 3 semester hours plications. The effect of light to create a mood INTERIOR DESIGN 218C (ITDSN 218C/IDDSN 218C) INTERIOR DESIGN 305 or atmosphere will be explored. Lighting plans Advanced CADD Studio III for interior spaces will be generated with an em- This is an advanced class in computer aided 3D Introduction to more difficult Interior problems phasis on technical as well as aesthetic concerns. modeling. Subjects covered will include refer- in both commercial and residential design. Stu- 3 semester hours ence planes and their palettes; drafting tools, dents will work more advanced programming, INTERIOR DESIGN 309 (ITDSN 309/IDDSN 309) advanced rendering, export features and ani- space planning, circulation problems and hu- Human Factors mation models. Advanced projects will be as- man factors. Continued emphasis on creativity Analysis of Human anatomy versus function. signed and a semester report will be generated. and innovative problem solving. Application Recognition, investigation, exploitation of 2 semester hours of architectural and energy systems as well as static/dynamic human movements. Relation- safety and building codes to design solution. INTERIOR DESIGN 255 ships of products, systems and environments Sensitivity to atypical users and their needs will Studio I to the human scale. Ergonomics and motions be expanded. Architectural and design details, Introductory level course in Interior Design. Ap- that relate to the performance of tasks. Students materials and finishes will be incorporated in plication of design theory to commercial and will develop apparatus to provide significant the final design proposal. Prerequisite: ITDSN residential interiors. Introduction to human fac- quantitative data. Variety of advanced studies 265, ITDSN 266. tors, programming, space planning, application on dynamic interaction of the body and the 3 semester hours of color, form, texture, pattern and aesthetic sen- environment, products, and systems. Study of sitivity to various interior problems with an em- INTERIOR DESIGN 306 the relationship of age, sex, and disabilities to phasis on creativity and innovation. Students will Studio IV human movements. Creative research projects communicate design ideas with a variety of two Continued development of knowledge and skills and the development of mechanical/electric and three dimensional presentation techniques. learned in Interior Design 305 to effectively test prototypes to collect quantitative data. 3 semester hours solve interior design problems in residential and 3 semester hours
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INTERIOR DESIGN 311 (ITDSN 311/IDDSN 311) ry and assist in the development of appropriate BIOLOGY 200 Exhibit Design learning and study skills. Students will develop Biology Cooperative Education Program A course exploring the fields of display and ex- writing and presentation skills that will support Students may earn up to 3 credits doing trained hibit design including trade shows, fairs, theme them as they move into the more detailed basic volunteer work in a field relevant to the disci- exhibits, mobile exhibits, pavilion and museum science coursework required of science majors. pline. A written report will required describing design, point of purchase, window and show- 3 semester hours significant work achievements resulting from room design. The student will be exposed to a BIOLOGY 101 work experience. Approximately 100 hours are variety of project experiences including rendered General Organism Biology required to be considered equivalent to one presentations, model making and construction The course examines the diversity of life in credit. Prerequisite: Permission of Chair. details. Area included will cover special effects, terms of their taxonomy, anatomy, physiology By arrangement; 1-3 semester hours; dioramas, crowd flow management, lighting de- and ecology. Emphasis is placed on variation, Maximum of 3 credits; Pass/Fail only sign, acoustics, graphics, signage, subcontract adaptation, and evolutionary mechanisms. Re- BIOLOGY 201 specifications and portfolio techniques unique quired of all biology majors. Prerequisites: Biol- Biosurvival to the field. Field trips. Prerequisite: ADSN 205, ogy major or instructor’s permission. Learn to recognize local plants and animals ADSN 206. 3 class periods; 1 three-hour laboratory; 4 and learn how they can be used to survive in 3 semester semester hours the wilderness, pitch a weather resistant camp, INTERIOR DESIGN 312 BIOLOGY 102 make fires, purify water, and navigate on and Furniture Design Cell-Molecular Biology off trail. A 3-day final survival hike is required. Students will have an opportunity to do spe- Students are exposed to the general biological Prerequisite: A basic biology course and signa- cialized design work in furniture. Exploration principles that govern all living organisms. Con- ture of the department chairman. of materials, colors, textures, forms, human cepts dealt with include origin of life, structure 3 class periods; field trip required; 3 semester factors and manufacturing techniques to create and function of cells at the cellular and molecu- hours uniquely aesthetic and functional solutions to lar level, biochemistry, genetics and evolution. BIOLOGY 202 furniture design problems. Students will be re- Required of all biology majors. Prerequisites: 1 Human Evolution quired to do free hand and orthographic draw- semester each of Biology Chemistry and Math, C A three hour studio-type course, integrating the ings as well as a variety of three dimensional or better in all, or instructors permission. lecture and lab experience. Students will cover models from sketch to final prototype. Prereq- 3 class periods; 1three-hour laboratory; the basic principles and mechanisms of micro- uisite: ITDSN 309. 4semester hours and macroevolution and its impacts on the distri- 3 semester hours BIOLOGY 106 bution of human populations, human health and INTERIOR DESIGN 362 Elementary Microbiology human behavior. The class will combine lecture, Construction Documents This course is designed to provide students reading, discussion, independent projects, and Preparation of Construction Documents for In- with an introduction to and overview of the key hands-on exercises from the biological literature teriors will be covered in depth and applied areas of microbiology for the healthcare pro- and other disciplines involved in the study of to the Thesis project. Drawings to be prepared fessional. The course will cover the structure, human migration and the evolution of human include construction/demolition, electric/tele- growth, metabolism and genetics of microor- sociality. Prerequisite: Bio 101 and Bio 102. phone, reflected ceiling, floor finishes, applied ganisms associated with human diseases. 3 class periods; 3 semester hours finishes, panel and post, and furniture plans as 3 class periods; 1 three-hour laboratory; 4 BIOLOGY 203 well as detail drawing for special construction, semester hours Human Sexual Biology custom cabinetry, furniture and millwork. Pre- BIOLOGY 113 Human sexual biology is examined within the requisite: ITDSN 365. Anatomy and Physiology I context of male and female reproductive sys- 3 semester hours Anatomy and physiology combined to yield a tem structure, function and dysfunction. Mod- INTERIOR DESIGN 398 fundamental knowledge of the human body. ern biomedical and biotechnological issues and Internship Structure and function taught concurrently, methodologies as they might relate to the pres- PProfessional, supervised, paid or unpaid work each in terms of the other, to engender appre- ent and future course of human sex and repro- in an organization related to career goals. Stu- ciation of interlocking relationships. duction are explored. dents will be required to develop a project 3 class periods; 1 two hour laboratory; 8 3 class periods; 3 semester hours portfolio and complete an intern project report. semester hours BIOLOGY 210 Prerequisite: Permission of advisor and School BIOLOGY 114 Comparative Anatomy Director. Anatomy and Physiology II An integrated study of vertebrate structure from 3 semester hours Anatomy and physiology combined to yield a a phylogenetic approach. Laboratory studies fundamental knowledge of the human body. will include dissection of representative forms. Biology Structure and function taught concurrently, Prerequisite: Bio 101. each in terms of the other, to engender appre- 2 class periods, 2 three hour laboratory; 4 BIOLOGY 100 semester hours Biology Study Skills ciation of interlocking relationships. 3 class periods; 1 two hour laboratory; 8 BIOLOGY 211 A course to expose students with limited sci- General Physiology ence backgrounds to basic biochemistry, cell semester hours Topics include physiological and biochemical theory, physiology theory, and ecological theo- control and functioning in systems. Laboratory
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work will acquaint the student with basic physi- lar biology. Topics include basic principles of BIOLOGY 332 ologic experimentation, and the interpretation heredity, chemical nature of the genetic ma- Medical Microbiology and presentation of data. Required of all biol- terial, genomics, cytogenetics, mutation, gene The study of infectious disease processes; the ogy majors. Prerequisite: Biology 101, 102. expression and regulation. Brief consideration biology of pathogenic microorganisms; the eti- 3 class periods; 1 three-hour laboratory; 4 of population genetics. Required of all biology ology, pathology, diagnosis, and epidemiology semester hours majors. Prerequisite: Biology 101 and 102, or of viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoal diseas- BIOLOGY 213 instructor’s permission. es. Prerequisite: Biology 320 General Anatomy and Physiology I 3 class periods; 3 semester hours 3 class periods; 1 three-hour laboratory; 4 semester hours An in-depth survey of human anatomical struc- BIOLOGY 320 ture and function, including dissection and his- Microbiology BIOLOGY 341 tology. Presentation of fundamentals of Bacteria, fungi Immunology 3 class periods; 1 two hour laboratory; 8 and viruses; their relationships to man, indus- Consideration of the basic principles and con- semester hours try, and agriculture. Laboratory study of cul- cepts of the mechanics of immunity and the BIOLOGY 214 tural, morphological, physiological, and genetic relation of immunological phenomena to bio- General Anatomy and Physiology II properties of representative types. Emphasis on logical problems. Prerequisite: BIOL 211 or in- An in-depth survey of human anatomical struc- development of technique. Prerequisite: Biol- structors permission. ture and function, including dissection and his- ogy 211 3 class periods; 1 three-hour laboratory periods; 4 semester hours tology. 2 class periods; 2 two-hour laboratory periods; 3 class periods; 1 two hour laboratory; 8 and some nonscheduled laboratory work; 4 BIOLOGY 343 semester hours semester hours Medical Genomics BIOLOGY 217 BIOLOGY 321 This course covers the basic biochemistry of Field Biology Cell Physiology proteins and nucleic acids and the techniques Students will design and implement a small re- A lecture course exploring the homeostatic used to isolate, quantify, and characterize them. search project requiring field work in a New mechanisms of the cell. Chemical composi- The class focuses heavily on the genomics of England ecosystem as specified by the instruc- tion, metabolism, permeability, synthesis and disease processes and the techniques used to diagnose and manage them. The course in- tor. Prerequisite: Biology 101 growth. Required of all biology majors. Prereq- 1 class period, field trip required; 1 semester uisite: Biology 211, B or better or instructor’s cludes both laboratory exercises and review of hour permission. case studies. Prerequisite: Bio 102. 3 class periods; 3 semester hours 2 class periods; 1 two-hour laboratory; 3 BIOLOGY 223 semester hours Ecology BIOLOGY 317 The course explores the relationship of organ- Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology BIOLOGY 344 Toxicology isms to their environment; distribution, climatic The course examines the medical relevant Pharmacologic studies of the effects of drugs factors, ecological succession; homeostasis and fungi, protists, invertebrates, and virus, with an on living organisms and the adverse effects in- adaptability of organisms are considered. Field emphasis on laboratory diagnoses. Prerequisite: duces by physical and chemical agents, includ- trips designed to emphasize and illustrate major Biology 101; Biology 320 recommended. ing therapeutic agents. Prerequisite: CHEM 206 habitats, life zones, and ecological principles. 2 class periods; 2 two-hour laboratory periods; and BIOL 211 or instructor’s permission. Required of all biology majors. Prerequisite: Bi- and some nonscheduled laboratory work; 4 3 class periods; 1 three-hour laboratory ology 101, 102. semester hours periods; 4 semester hours 3 class periods; 1 three-hour laboratory; 4 semester hours BIOLOGY 324 BIOLOGY 345 Endocrine and Reproductive Biology Molecular Biology BIOLOGY 300 A review of endocrine tissues, the hormones The study of genes and their activity at the Internship they produce, and their mechanisms and inter- molecular level, DNA replication and repair, Practical application of previous coursework actions with special emphasis on human repro- transcription, translation, recombination, trans- during supervised training in commercial, gov- ductive endocrinology and physiology. Prereq- location, and mutations. Techniques and experi- ernment or private laboratories. A written re- uisite: Biology 211, B or better or instructor’s ments leading to important discoveries on DNA port will required describing significant work permission will be covered. Required of all biology majors. achievements resulting from work experience. 3 class periods; 3 semester hours Prerequisite: BIOL 102, 211, CHEM 206. Approximately 100 hours are required to be 3 lecture hours; 1 three-hour laboratory considered equivalent to one credit. Prerequi- BIOLOGY 330 period; 4 semester hours site: Permission of Chair. Marine Biology and Ecology By arrangement; 1-3 semester hours; Examination of the ecology of the oceans; re- BIOLOGY 380 Maximum of 3 credits; Pass/Fail only lation of distribution to physical and chemical Selected Topics environments; productivity of marine commu- Modern concepts in the rea of the instructor’s BIOLOGY 307 nities; and the interaction of man with marine specialty. To be announced each semester. Genetics communities. Prerequisite: Biology 101 & 102 1-4 semester hours* The laws of biological inheritance and their or permission of the instructor. practical application to life; fundamental obser- BIOLOGY 381 3 class periods; 1 three-hour laboratory; 4 Virology vations and concepts of classical and molecu- semester hours lar genetics from Mendel to modern molecu- This course is aimed to advance undergraduate
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understanding of the fundamental aspects of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 210 the writer’s own assessment of current research. prokaryotic and eukaryotic viruses. The course Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 semester hours This course will begin by addressing the con- will cover viral morphology, taxonomy, molec- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 399 cept of development of a new venture. The ular biology, disease, and control. Prerequisite: Independent Study course will then address the fundamentals BIOL 211 or instructors permission. An opportunity to specialize in advanced proj- such as the financing important to the new 3 class periods; 3 semester hours ects not covered by regular course offerings. venture and its creator, competitive position- Students have individual conferences with BIOLOGY 398 ing, branding and imaging, stationery, mar- Readings assigned faculty members and meet several keting, protecting intellectual property, the Individual library studies under faculty direc- times as a group to discuss findings and com- legal entity structure, the website development tion in an area of student interest. An acceptable mon problems. components and cost. The class will teach paper must be presented. Prerequisite: Permis- 1-3 semester hours how to source capital and then further how sion of the instructor and Department Chair. to pitch to capital providers. Each student will 1-6 semester hours* develop a minimum viable product by pro- Capstone Seminar BIOLOGY 399 ducing a business model canvas to further in CAPSTONE 390 Directed Research a business plan in a later class. Capstone Seminar Opportunity for the student to pursue labora- 3 Semester hours The Capstone Seminar is the culmination of tory research under the direction of a faculty BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 300 learning in the Core Curriculum. As such, it re- specialist. Prerequisite: Permission of the in- Philanthropy flectively builds upon learning from the various structor and Department Chair. An introduction to Philanthropy, its origins, liberal arts. The course is conducted as a semi- 1-6 semester hours* functions, and purposes in society. Topics in- nar and thus requires substantial reading and *A student may not take more than 6 semester clude Reasons to Give, Planned Giving, Chari- informed participation. All students write an hours of total combined credit in 398 & 399. ties, Required Elements for a Charitable Gift, original essay that integrates themes raised in Federal Charitable Income Tax Deductions, BIOLOGY 403 course readings and discussions. Prerequisite: Federal Estate and Gift Tax Deductions, Valu- Histology Completion of at least 75 semester credit hours ing and Substantiating Contributions, Charita- Detailed analysis of the microscopic structure and fulfillment of all other Core requirements. ble Remainder Trusts (CRT) and Alternatives, of animal cells and tissues. Laboratory work Charitable Lead Trusts, Issues Common to All limited to study of prepared microscopic mate- Charitable Trusts, Financial Planning, Charitable Chemistry rial. Prerequisite: Biology 102, 211. Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, 3 class periods; 1 three-hour laboratory CHEMISTRY 103 Retirement Planning, Planning for Real Estate, periods; 4 semester hours General Chemistry I Private Foundations, Supporting Organizations, A study of basic chemical principles and their BIOLOGY 418 Endowment Funds and Donor-Advised Funds, application. This course is designed for the Environmental Health and Investing Charitable Donations. science and engineering majors and includes This course is designed to explore current en- 3 Semester hours theoretical and experimental studies of such vironmental and public health concerns and BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 382 topics as composition and structure of matter, issues. Students will gain an understanding of Internship stoichiometry, chemical reactions, chemical the interaction of individual and communities Field study of an organization in action. Stu- bonding, gases, atomic and molecular struc- with the environment, the potential impact on dents can fulfill the course requirements in ture, and periodic trends. Prerequisites: 2 years health of environmental agents. The sequence one of three ways: a) to do an internship in an high school mathematics or MATH 105. of major topics begins with environmental epi- outside organization or one of the learning in- 3 lecture hours; 1 discussion period; 1 three- demiology and toxicology, policy and regula- stitutes within the College, and submit a paper hour laboratory period; 4 semester hours tion. The course then covers specific agents with an analysis of their experiential learning; of environmental diseases. Domains of envi- CHEMISTRY 104 b) to write a case study with critical evaluation General Chemistry II ronmental health are addressed. Prerequisites: of an organization in action; or c) to develop Biology 101 and 102 This course completes the sequence in general a new business venture and submit a compre- chemistry for science and engineering majors. 3 class periods; field trips by arrangement, 3 hensive business plan. semester hours Equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, 3-6 semester hours nuclear chemistry, introductory organic chem- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 395 istry. Prerequisites: CHEM 103, MATH 109 or Business Administration Honors Thesis MATH 110 (or 111) or equivalent. Students are expected to write and present a pa- 3 lecture hours; 1 discussion period; 1 three- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 200 Co-op Work Experience per to the faculty which demonstrates evidence hour laboratory period; 4 semester hours A paid work experience related to the stu- of research in a field of business studies. The CHEMISTRY 113 dent’s major. Faculty approval required. paper should contain the following elements: Introductory Chemistry 0-1 semester hours a) the review of literature of business studies An introductory course in chemistry for liberal in the field; b) description of new trends of arts and pre-professional students who wish thought, practice and application in the field; to broaden their general education or feel that
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their previous preparation was inadequate. CHEMISTRY 399 bra. Combinational logic design with gates, Pre-med and science majors are strongly ad- Independent Study MSI, LSI. Sequential logic design; register, vised to take CHEM 103, although credits may Opportunity for the student to pursue ad- counters, memory and programmable logic. be given for the CHEM 113, CHEM 103, and vanced individual study in his field of interest Prerequisite: Mathematical sophistication. CHEM 104 sequence. under the supervision of a specialist. Prerequi- 3 semester hours site: Permission of the instructor and the De- 3 lecture hours; 1 two-hour laboratory or COMPUTER ENGINEERING 286 discussion period per week; 4 semester hours partment Chair. Introduction to Microprocessors Semester hours (1-6) arranged CHEMISTRY 114 Theory and application of microprocessors, Introduction to Biochemistry and associated peripheral devices such as After a brief review of general chemistry Computer Applications and memory, ports, clocks, system design and de- and an introduction to organic chemistry, Information Systems (CAIS) bugging techniques, including specific design the chemistry and biochemistry of carbohy- problems using existing devices. Programming drates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS 101 aids, including assemblers and simulators. enzymes, and hormones are studied. Included Statistics Programming problems including peripheral is an introduction to diseases caused by meta- This course covers basic statistics, including device service routines and arithmetic opera- bolic disturbances and in-born errors of me- descriptive statistics, probability, discrete dis- tions. Information structures for real-time data tabolism. Prerequisite: CHEM 113. tributions, continuous distributions, sampling, acquisition systems. Prerequisite: Computer 3 lecture periods; 1 two-hour laboratory and hypothesis testing. This course is required Engineering 210 and Computer Science 102. period per week; 4 semester hours of all Business students. Prerequisite: Math 105 3 lecture hours; 1 three-hour laboratory; 3 CHEMISTRY 200 or Math placement exam at Math 109, or higher. semester hours Chem./Co-op 3 semester hours COMPUTER ENGINEERING 308 Students who enter the Chem./Co-op Program COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS 102 Operating Systems take this course each semester they are on a Applied Statistics Structure and design issues in modern operat- paid work assignment with an employer. All This is a continuation of CAIS 101 and involves ing systems. Topics may include OS structure; work assignments must be approved by the searching the Internet, downloading, and anal- Threads, CPU scheduling and synchronization of Chemistry Co-op director. A report is required. ysis of economic data. “Analysis of data” may processes; deadlock management; main and vir- Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing. also include problems from the former MS 110 tual memory management; file management; file 1 semester hour per work-semester to a (Linear Programming). This course is required system interface; I/O) structure Prerequisite: Com- maximum of 6 semester hours of all Business students. Prerequisite: CAIS 101. puter Science 102, Computer Engineering 312. CHEMISTRY 202 3 semester hours 3 semester hours Principles of Chemical Analysis COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS 191 COMPUTER ENGINEERING 312 An introduction to the physiochemical behav- Computer Concepts Computer Organization ior of electrolytic solutions, and its application This course provides elementary instruction in Organization of computer systems. Central pro- to chemical separations and analyses. Prereq- basic productivity packages, like Microsoft’s cessing unit; micro programmed control; input/ uisites: CHEM 103, CHEM 104. Office 97. It is for those students with no prior output organization; interrupts; traps; direct mem- 3 lecture hours; 1 three-hour laboratory exposure to computer applications. ory access; arithmetic operations; main memo- period; 4 semester hours 3 semester hours ry. Prerequisite: Computer Engineering 315. 3 semester hours CHEMISTRY 205 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS 201 Organic Chemistry I Intro to CAIS COMPUTER ENGINEERING 315 Study of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, This course covers computer and systems hard- Digital Design II with Laboratory synthesis, properties, and reaction mecha- ware, operating systems, application develop- Design of complex digital systems; top-down nisms. Laboratory work in techniques, synthe- ment, the value of information, databases, net- design and modularization. Implementation of sis, properties and typical reactions. Prerequi- works, and their integration and management controllers. Use of hardware design languages sites: CHEM 103, CHEM 104. within the modern firm. This course is required (VHDL) to implement systems. Rapid prototyp- 3 lecture hours; 1 three-hour laboratory of all Business students. Prerequisite: CAIS 102. ing. Fault tolerant design. Prerequisite: Com- period; 4 semester hours 3 semester hours puter Engineering 210. Laboratory includes im- CHEMISTRY 206 plementation of digital systems using FPGAs. 3 lecture hours; 4 semester hours; 1 three hour Organic Chemistry II Computer Engineering Study of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, laboratory synthesis, properties and reaction mecha- COMPUTER ENGINEERING 200 COMPUTER ENGINEERING 347 nisms. Laboratory work in techniques, syn- Undergraduate Co-op/Internship in Computer Logic Synthesis Using FPGAs thesis, properties and typical reactions. Engineering Logic design using textual design entry, VHDL. Prerequisites: CHEM 103, 104, CHEM 205. By arrangement. Behavioral, structural and data flow descrip- 3 lecture hours; 1 three-hour laboratory 1-3 semester hours tions. Technology-dependent vs. technology- period; 4 semester hours; every semester 1 independent design. CPLD, SEAM and antifuse COMPUTER ENGINEERING 210 three-hour laboratory period; 4 semester hours technologies. Rapid prototyping and retarget- Digital Design I ing designs. A major design project. Prerequi- Basic digital design principles. Boolean alge-
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site: Computer Engineering 315. such as micro controllers. Major laboratory COMPUTER SCIENCE 203 3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours emphasis to realize embedded systems. Pre- Second Language Course A class for computer science majors to broad- COMPUTER ENGINEERING 348 requisite: Computer Engineering 286. Introduction to VLSI Design 3 semester hours en the programming background. Students will take a course in a language other than the Design and implementation of a very large COMPUTER ENGINEERING 389 scale integrated circuits. CMOS and BiCMOS Software Engineering current teaching language. This class is not an technologies, basic topological structure of ICs. Structural development and methodology actual course, but a number of departmental clocking characteristics, resistance, capacitance for large software systems. Planning require- course offerings may satisfy this requirement. and power estimation, system-level design and ments, design, test and validation. Advanced Courses which may be taken will include implementation issues. Custom layout and ver- topics in software development. Prerequisites: computer science offerings which assume pro- ification using CAD tools. Synthesis of designs Computer Science 102 and senior status. gramming competency (CPSC 101 and CPSC from VHDL descriptions. Term project will in- 3 semester hours 102 equivalent) in the instructional language. clude the design and testing of an integrated The department will announce courses which COMPUTER ENGINEERING 399 qualify for satisfaction of CPSC 203 require- circuit. Prerequisites: Computer Engineering Independent Study in Computer Engineering 315 and Electrical Engineering 348. ment. Pre-requisites: CPSC 102 and CPSC 102a. Independent study of advanced topics in Com- 3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours 3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours puter Engineering and submission of project COMPUTER ENGINEERING 349 A report as required. Problem assignment to be COMPUTER SCIENCE 227 Senior Project arranged with and approved by the Depart- Discrete Structures Major open-ended design project to integrate ment Chair. This course is an introduction to some of the student’s knowledge of hardware and soft- Open only to qualified seniors discrete mathematical structures relevant to ware. Formulation of design specifications, 3 semester hour computer science, including set theory, propo- use of design tools, feasibility considerations. sitional calculus, predicate calculus, algebraic Prerequisites: Computer Engineering 312, 387, Computer Science operations and relations, counting techniques, Engineering 300, English 204, Integrated Stud- and graph theory. Prerequisite: MATH 109. ies C101 and senior status. COMPUTER SCIENCE 101 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours 1 semester hours Introduction to Computing I COMPUTER SCIENCE 300 Introduction to high level languages, data COMPUTER ENGINEERING 349 B Economics and Management of Computing Projects Senior Project types, subprograms; arrays and records. Top- The design process, engineering economics, Major open-ended design project to integrate down programming. Algorithmic development project planning and ethics in engineering student’s knowledge of hardware and soft- and flow charting. practice. A required course for all Computer ware. Formulation of design specifications, 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours Science majors, normally taken in the junior use of design tools, feasibility considerations. COMPUTER SCIENCE 102 year, offered both semesters. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Computer Engineering 312, 387, Introduction to Computing II CPSC 102, 102a, MATH 215, PHYS112 and ju- Engineering 300, English 204, Integrated Stud- Introduction to data structures. Top-down de- nior standing. ies C101 and senior status. sign and structured programming, debugging. 3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours. 3 semester hours String processing, stacks, queues, lists, linked COMPUTER SCIENCE 301 COMPUTER ENGINEERING 371 lists, trees, hash tables. Searching and sorting. Programming Languages Data and Computer Communications Prerequisite: CPSC 101. This is a second computer language course orga- Introduction to data communication. Frequen- 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours nized around the concepts of data objects, data cy response, bandwidth, filtering and noise. COMPUTER SCIENCE 200 types, abstraction mechanisms, sequence and Fourier series and Fourier transform. Infor- Undergraduate Co-op/Internship in Computer data control, storage management, syntax, and mation theory concepts: Nyquist’s theorem, Science operating environments. Several widely used Shannon’s and Sampling theorems. Analog By arrangement. programming languages are analyzed to illus- and digital modulation techniques. Pulse Code 1-3 semester hours trate these concepts. Pre-requisite: CPSC 201. Modulation (PCM). Communication systems 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours COMPUTER SCIENCE 201 circuits and devices. Data encoding. Physi- Data and File Structures. COMPUTER SCIENCE 302 cal layer protocols. Data link control (point Advanced treatment of data structures and file Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ to point communication, design issues, link structures including manipulating data stored This course introduces the modern object-ori- management, error control, flow control). Mul- in the file systems. Topics include fundamen- ented programming philosophy using C++ to tiplexing and switching. Prerequisites: Com- tals of file processing operations, secondary the beginning graduate students. The emphasis puter Science 102; Computer Engineering 210. storage characteristics, and managing files of is on developing the programming thought pro- 3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours records. Additional topics will include per- cess in terms of objects and their interactions COMPUTER ENGINEERING 387 formance file organization, sorting large files, to each other. Concepts covered include data Embedded System Design multi-level indexing, 2-3 Trees, B-Trees, and hiding, code reuse through inheritance, poly- Design of systems having major hardware and Hashing and Extendable Hashing. Prerequi- morphism, templates, exception handling, de- software components. Software implementa- sites: CPSC102 and CPSC 102a. veloping appropriate class hierarchy and code tions are used to control specific hardware 3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours maintenance for large software projects. Pre-
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requisites: CPSC 102 or equivalent background. programming concepts. Prerequisite: CPSC 400 cial emphasis is placed on the U.S. Constitution- 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours 3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours al system and key cases involving legal issues. 3 credits COMPUTER SCIENCE 311 COMPUTER SCIENCE 349 A Computer Architecture Senior Design Project CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 215 Introduction, Processing Unit Design, Memory Student will initiate and complete a project that Intl Human Rights System Design, Input-Output Design and Organi- meets career interests and objectives. One or This course discusses the recognition and pro- zation, Pipelining, reduced Instruction Set Com- more faculty will be available to each student tection of human rights in the international puters (RISCs), Introduction to Multiprocessors, in a consulting capacity. The department chair context, with a focus is on contemporary con- Shared Memory Architectures, Parallel Algo- must approve an outline of the project in the troversies. A genuine interest in global affairs rithms and Programming, Other Computational semester prior to registration for this course. and international issues, an open mind, and an Paradigms. Pre-requisites: CPEG 210, CPEG 286. 1 semester hour inquisitive learning attitude are the best quali- 3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours. ties for getting the most out of this class. COMPUTER SCIENCE 349 B 3 credits COMPUTER SCIENCE 320 Senior Design Project Theory of Computation Student will initiate and complete a project that CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 218 Elements of the theory of formal languages, meets career interests and objectives. One or Human Security grammars, finite state machines, computability, more faculty will be available to each student Human Security involves looking at world se- primitive recursive functions, Turing machines in a consulting capacity. The department chair curity issues from the perspective of individual and computation. Prerequisite: CPSC 227. must approve an outline of the project in the people. This course introduces students to the 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours semester prior to registration for this course. concept of Human Security, its importance in COMPUTER SCIENCE 325 3 semester hours meeting the basic needs of people and pre- venting state collapse, and its usefulness, in Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs COMPUTER SCIENCE 350 forging greater transnational accountability. Procedures and data both primitive and com- Data Base Design 3 credits pound. Iteration and recursion. Abstraction of Survey of data structures used in data bases; re- data and procedures. Sequences and trees. Ma- lations; hierarchical and network data models; CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 233 nipulation of lists. Data-directed programming, theoretical issues in data base processing; prac- Intro US Legal System dispatch on type, message passing. Object-ori- tical issues in data base design, programming, This course will offer a comprehensive over- ented programming. Local state and environ- and implementation. Prerequisite: CPSC 329. view of the U.S. legal system, including an over- ment diagrams. Streams. Prerequisite: CPSC 201. 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours view of legal practice sources and techniques 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours with emphasis on the major substantive areas COMPUTER SCIENCE 399 of the law. Students will begin by examining COMPUTER SCIENCE 329 Independent Study in Computer Science issues in constitutional law, with an overview Fundamentals of Algorithms Independent study of advanced topics in of how government functions and how laws This course aims to develop an understanding Computer Science and submission of project are made. A legal writing segment of the course of the process by which an algorithm is devel- report as required. Problem assignment to be will allow students to use legal analysis while oped to solve a problem and how it is translat- arranged with and approved by the Depart- refining their writing skills. 3 semester credits ed into a working computer program. Empha- ment Chair. 3 credits sis is placed on problem-solving approaches Open only to qualified seniors and efficient programming techniques. Topics 3 semester hours CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 265 covered are: data structures, stacks, lists, trees, Intro to Corrections search algorithms, introduction to parsing and A multidisciplinary study of corrections from sorting techniques; structures programming; Criminal Justice and Human the 1800’s to the present. Focus on the function interactive and recursive programming, anal- Security of corrections from the perspective of society ysis of algorithms and special purpose algo- and the offender. rithms. Prerequisite: CPSC 201, 227. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 118 3 credits 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours Intro Criminal Justice This course is intended to introduce you to the CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 271 COMPUTER SCIENCE 340 field of criminal justice and criminology. More Law Enforcement & Society Windows Programming specifically, we will explore how the American This course focuses on the role of the police This course covers Graphical User Interface criminal justice system interacts with society and law enforcement in American society. Key (GUI), design and Windows programming us- and reacts to societal issues. In turn this will topics include the police profession, organiza- ing Visual C++ and Microsoft Foundation Class help us understand how society functions in tion of law enforcement systems, the police (MFC) library. Topics covered include win- response to the criminal justice system. role, police discretion, ethics, and police-com- dows architecture, message/event driven pro- 3 credits munity interaction. Law enforcement is exam- gramming, designing Dialog based, SDI and ined in terms of political, social, cultural, legal, MDI applications, Document/View architec- CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 205 psychological, and organizational relevance in ture, Device Contexts, Database access using Law and Economics society. Prerequisite: CJHS 118 or SOC 118 the MFC ODBC classes and ADO. A compre- This course introduces basic principles of eco- 3 credits hensive project is assigned towards the end of nomics and how those principles impact the the course, which covers important windows formulation and operation of legal rules. Spe-
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 299 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 371 structures and the head and neck, emphasizing Selected Topics Terrorism teeth and their supporting tissues. Knowledge of Prerequisite: Permission of Advisor and Dean This course introduces terrorism as a subject of content is emphasized during clinical practice. 3 credits sociological, legal, military, political, and strate- 4 lecture hours; 4 semester hours gic study. The course considers the objectives CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 312 of the terrorist and terrorist organizations, and DENTAL HYGIENE 124 Victimology Dental Radiology recent counter-terrorism strategies. The course This course examines the role of the crime vic- This course provides the fundamental scientific also encourages students to think about long- tim. Topics include the identification of victims, principles upon which clinical dental radiol- term strategies to combat terrorism, both within victim assistance programs, victim compensa- ogy is based. Content includes radiation his- a nation-state and across international borders. tion and repayment, and the treatment of the tory, radiation physics, radiographic anatomy, 3 credits victim by law enforcement and the courts. The application to radiation safety for patient and course also considers the victim-related role of CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 372 operator, quality assurance, infection control major social institutions, including the family, Transnational Crime practice, standard intra and extra oral radio- schools, religious organizations, the medical This course examines the scope, magnitude, graphic techniques, quality film production profession, and financial and political organiza- and impact of transnational crime and discusses and film evaluation. tions. Prerequisite: CJHS 118 or SOC 118 possible solutions, including widening surveil- 2 lecture hours; two-hour laboratory periods; 3 credits lance and crime control measures, and the im- 3 semester hours pact those solutions may have on civil liberties. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 315 3 credits DENTAL HYGIENE 127 Criminology Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist Criminology is the social scientific study of CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 395 General principles of pharmacology and use crime and criminal behavior. This class first ex- Senior Thesis of pharmaceuticals; derivation and effect of amines the nature and extent of crime, includ- Each senior student majoring in Criminal Jus- drugs, especially those used in dentistry. Val- ing the categories of crime, the people who tice and Human Security participates in a semi- ues and uses of chemical sterilizing agents, engage in criminal activity, and how crime is nar requiring preparation of a research paper pre-and post-operative medications, anesthet- measured. It examines theoretical explanations reflecting original thinking and research in s ics, antibiotics, and other pharmaceutical ad- of crime, and the role of the criminal justice specific area of the field. juncts to oral hygiene and dental care. system in controlling crime. 1-6 credits 2 lecture hours; 2 semester hours 3 credits CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 398 DENTAL HYGIENE 129 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 343 Internship Clinical Practice I Constitutional Law Professional, supervised, unpaid work in an or- Introduction to the role and function of the This course examines the operation of the U.S. ganization related to career goals. Prerequisite: Dental Hygienist in preventive dentistry; histo- Constitution, as well as its origins, philosophi- Permission of advisor and Dean. ry and ethics of the Dental Hygiene profession; cal underpinnings, and current issues. Course 1-6 credits relationship of general and oral health to the work includes reading, discussing, and writing CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 399 disease process. Clinical hours are devoted to about constitutional issues. Independent Study development of: infection control procedures, 3 credits Subject to approval by the Department Chair, oral self care, basic clinical skills of patient as- CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 345 students may pursue advanced studies in the sessment/data collection, basic instrumenta- Comparative Criminal Law field of Criminal Justice and Human Security. tion, patient education and dental emergencies. This course examines the criminal law of the 1-6 credits 3 lecture hours; 7 clinical hours; 4 semester United States, with comparative reference to hours other legal systems of the world. Emphasis is DENTAL HYGIENE 130 placed on the application of law to facts, and spe- Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice II cific knowledge required by law enforcement This course is a continuation of Clinical Prac- personnel. Prerequisite: CJHS 118 or SOC 118 DENTAL HYGIENE 100 tice I and focuses on the role of the Dental 3 credits Introduction to Dental Hygiene This course provides the opportunity to de- Hygienist as a preventive oral health special- CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN SECURITY 350 velop basic knowledge of the dental hygiene ist. Didactic and clinical experience is devoted Legal Advocacy profession and the responsibility of licensure. to patient assessment, treatment planning, This course introduces legal reasoning and the Students will learn the role of the dental hy- patient management, fluoride therapy, emer- legal method, and requires the student to con- gienist in total patient care. gency response protocols, and continuing de- duct legal research, to produce written materi- velopment of clinical skills to facilitate ethical als (such as a letter, a memorandum, a com- DENTAL HYGIENE 123 and total patient care. Prerequisite: Success- plaint, a motion, and an appeal), and to make Oral Anatomy and Embryology ful completion of DHYG123, DHYG124 and oral arguments. Prerequisite: PSCI 233, Junior This course is an introduction to the study of DHYG 129. status or Instructor approval. the oral cavity and its associated structures. 2 lecture hours; 8 clinical hours; 4 semester 3 credits Included in the curriculum are lectures cover- hours ing anatomy, embryology and histology of oral
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DENTAL HYGIENE 140 sponsible decision-making and critical analy- scopic findings, pathogenesis, treatment and Introduction to Periodontology sis that assures the health of the patient. The prognosis for each condition discussed. Some This course provides the basic principles of student will be introduced to professional systemic conditions with specific oral findings periodontology, which covers the recognition ethics and dental jurisprudence, professional will also be covered. Prerequisite: Successful of clinical characteristics of the periodontium, organizations, professional goals, state den- completion of all first year required courses. classification of periodontal diseases, role of tal practice acts, and issues facing the dental 3 semester hours microorganisms and local factors in the etiol- hygiene profession. The student will expand DENTAL HYGIENE 241 ogy of periodontal diseases. self-assessment skills and evaluation of scien- Periodontology 1 semester hours tific literature as the basis for lifetime learning. This course expands on the basic principles of Prerequisite: Successful completion of DHYG DENTAL HYGIENE NUTRITION 204 periodontology introduced during the first year Nutritional Biochemistry 227, 230, 233, 241, 250. Dental Hygiene curriculum. Students receive a This course will teach the basic principles of 2 lecture hours, 14-21 clinical hours per week; sound foundation in the history and manage- the science of human nutrition and nutritional 5 semester hours ment of periodontal diseases including the eti- biochemistry with an emphasis on the effects DENTAL HYGIENE 230 ology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, of nutrition on dental health. The focus will Local Anesthesia the systemic disease connection with periodon- be on the roles of micro- and macronutrients DHYG 230 Local Anesthesia for the Fones Den- tal disease, the role of the immune system in and the importance of proper energy bal- tal Hygiene Students. This course is designed the disease process and the various periodontal ance, digestion, absorption and metabolism of to prepare the student dental hygienist to qual- treatment modalities available with emphasis these nutrients. Correlations to dental hygiene ify to administer local anesthesia and receive on the Dental Hygiene treatment plan. Prereq- are discussed at each class as it obtains to the a certificate in local anesthesia acceptable in uisite: Successful completion of DHYG 140. weekly subject matter. Strategies of counseling the State of Connecticut. The student will be 2 semester hours patients to improve optimum oral health are introduced to safe, effective administration of DENTAL HYGIENE 250 taught throughout the course. local anesthesia through lecture, laboratory and Dental Materials 3 credits clinical settings. The comprehensive content This course provides didactic and clinical in- DENTAL HYGIENE 227 areas will include rational for pain manage- formation relating to dental materials utilized Clinical Practice III ment, client management, medical emergen- in the dental office. Content includes: termi- This course provides students the opportunity cies and review of essential anatomy, physiol- nology, basic principles, properties of mate- to expand on the basic dental hygiene skills ogy, and pharmacology of pain control agents. rials, techniques and procedures, recognition learned in Clinical Practice I and II (DHYG 129 In addition, the student will perform efficient of restorations and indications for their use. and 130) providing students with a practical techniques of pain management through local Students will also gain exposure to expanded and treatment oriented study of the oral mani- anesthesia on clinical partners under the direct auxiliary utilization, and the role of the Den- festations of systemic diseases. Students will supervision of clinical faculty. tal Hygienist in specialty practice. Prerequisite: learn advanced instrumentation techniques 1 semester hour Successful completion of all required first year and deliver comprehensive dental hygiene DENTAL HYGIENE 232 Dental Hygiene courses. services in the Fones Dental Hygiene Health Dental Public Health 2 lecture hours; 1 two-hour laboratory period; Center as well as in the community setting. Dental Public Health consists of didactic and 3 semester hours The community setting will provide the stu- field work components in community servic- DENTAL HYGIENE 299 dents the opportunity to interact with a vari- es. It is designed to enable Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene Independent Study ety of patient populations. Evidenced-based students to identify Dental Hygiene career Selected independent projects conducted un- decision making will be a common theme opportunities within the public health setting; der the supervision of a Dental Hygiene fac- throughout the semester. The student will describe the structure and function of public ulty member. utilize the dental hygiene process of care by health; explain federal, state and local legis- 1-6 semester hours assessing clinical information and external lation, policies and procedures pertaining to research to implement and evaluate the den- public health; assess the dental needs and de- DENTAL HYGIENE 301 tal hygiene treatment care plan; applying the mands of the public including special popu- Dental Hygiene Practice Management ADHA Standards of Clinical Dental Hygiene lations; and plan and evaluate dental health Through discussion of legal, regulatory, and Practice. Prerequisite: Successful completion care programming. Prerequisite: Successful ethical issues governing dental healthcare, of all first-year required courses. completion of all first year required courses. the student will develop strateges to provide 2 lecture hours, 14-21 clinical hours per week; 2 lecture hours; 72 hours of field experience optimum client care and understand the Den- 5 semester hours per rotation; 4 semester hours tal Hygienist role within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Appreciation for the role of DENTAL HYGIENE 228 DENTAL HYGIENE 233 administrator / manager is obtained through Clinical Practice IV Oral and General Histo-Pathology lecture content and group activities focused on Continuation of advanced didactic and clinical This course will provide the dental hygienist the development of communication, teamwork, practices of Dental Hygiene 227. This course with an in-depth discussion of various types of personnel, business, and patient management will assist the student in refining competence oral diseases of the hard and soft tissues. Em- skills. These skills are necessary to prepare for in all clinical procedures, developing variety phasis will be placed on the etiology, clinical emerging practice models in dental healthcare. of experiences of oral health and disease, picture, radiographic picture, histologic/micro- 3 Semester hours and assimilate knowledge in order to use re-
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DENTAL HYGIENE 302 vanced assessment, planning implementation the business cycle. Examining and forecasting Instructional Strategies for the Health and evaluation skills, original research will be the behavior of stock, bond, commodity and Professional implemented. Required of all candidates for a currency prices. Forecasting tools to analyze Assessment, planning, implementation and Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. the economy and forecast price movements in evaluation of various instructional methodolo- Prerequisite: DHYG 302, DHYG 305 and se- the financial markets. Prerequisites: ECON 201 gies/strategies to facilitate presentations. Fun- nior status. and ECON 202; junior or senior status. damentals of instructional theory with practi- 4 semester hours 3 semester hours cal skill applications. DENTAL HYGIENE 315 2 lecture hours; two-hour observation/ Statistical Reasoning presentation; 3 semester hours Electrical Engineering This course will provide a basic overview of DENTAL HYGIENE 303 statistical analysis and how certain tests can be Undergraduate seniors may take graduate Advanced Clinical Concepts performed to determine if there is a statistically courses (400 level) with permission of their Advanced Clinical Concepts expands upon the significant relationship between variables. The advisor. basic knowledge and skills utilized in the den- student will receive an introduction to the use tal hygiene process of care. Students are intro- of statistical software for data analysis. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 200 duced to advanced clinical concepts through Undergraduate Co-op/Internship in Electrical evidence based practice methods. Oral medi- Engineerin cine, advanced periodontology, pain manage- Economics By arrangement. 1-3 semester hours ment, and current research and technologies ECONOMICS 201 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 210 are emphasized. Principles of Economics I — Macro Digital Design I This course introduces students to the basics DENTAL HYGIENE 304 Analysis of basic concepts; national income, employment, monetary and fiscal policy and of digital logic and digital systems design. It Dental Hygiene Internship covers basic digital design principles; Bool- This course will provide the Dental Hygiene economic growth. 3 semester hours ean algebra, combinational logic design with student with the opportunity to apply the gates, MSI, LSI, Sequential logic design; regis- knowledge and skills acquired throughout the ECONOMICS 202 ter, counters, memory and programmable log- dental hygiene curriculum in an intership ex- Principles of Economics II — Micro ic. Students are also exposed to Verilog HDL perience. Under the guidance of the course in- An analysis of price, output, income distribu- throughout this course for fundamental simu- structor the dental hygiene student intern will tion, market structures and international trade. lation concepts. Verilog simulation projects are select a field site in an alternative practice set- 3 semester hours performed using commercial and/or academic ting (not private practice). With the help of the ECONOMICS 311 CAD tools. Pre-requisite: MATH 109 site’s primary mentor the intern will set goals 3 semester hours and objectives that will allow them to become Managerial Economics an integral member of the organization. The The theoretical analysis of the behavior of the ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 233 intership will consist of direct observation, consumer and the firm. Problems of income Network Analysis I participation and supervised teaching or field- distribution, welfare economics, and general DC circuits, mesh, node voltages, superposi- work. Prerequisite: DHYG 302. equilibrium analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 201 tion. Steady-state AC, read/imaginary power. By arrangement; 3-6 semester hours and ECON 202; junior or senior status. Bode plots, Ideal op-amp circuit analysis. Pre- 3 semester hours requisite: MATH 110. DENTAL HYGIENE 305 3 semester hours Dental Hygiene Research I ECONOMICS 375 This course will introduce the student to the International Business Economics ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 234 fundamentals of research design and process. A basic model of the international economy. Network Analysis II It will enable Dental Hygiene students to de- International macroeconomic theory is exam- Transient analysis of 1-pole and 2-pole circuits velop skills in the analysis of dental research ined using a set of economic flow diagrams. using differential equations and Laplace trans- findings and the evaluation of dental issues Examination of issues including interest rates, forms. Fourier series derivation and applica- through critical analysis. Students will also exchange rates and asset prices in the global tion to electric circuits. Comparison of Fourier gain exposure to the development of research economy; causes and consequences of trade transform to Laplace transform. Pre-requisite: protocols and develop an original research deficits; effects of monetary policy; debate on ELEG 233. proposal. Prerequisite: DHYG 302 IMF and World Bank reform; globalization of 2 semester hours 3 semester hours financial markets; Intensive use of the Web and Internet resources to retrieve and analyze ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 235 DENTAL HYGIENE 306 data. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202; Network Analysis I Lab Dental Hygiene Research II junior or senior status. Use of resistor networks and DC voltage This course is designed to familiarize Dental 3 semester hours sources in various configurations; measure- Hygiene students with evolving professional ments of current flow and voltage difference. trends related to private or public practice. ECONOMICS 376 Introduction to RLC circuits in steady AC con- Students, working in groups of two or three, Business Forecasting ditions. Familiarization with standard labora- will utilize and reinforce acquired Dental Hy- Macroeconomic forecasting to improve asset tory instruments. Co-requisite: ELEG 233. giene research concepts while developing ad- allocation and investment performance over 1 three-hour laboratory, 1 semester hour
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 236 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 333 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 348 Network Analysis II Lab Signal and Systems Electronics Steady state and transient analysis of RLC cir- Students learn to analyze theoretically and by Application of diodes, bipolar transistors (BJT) cuits. Typical series and parallel resonance computer both continuous and discrete sig- and field effect transistors (FET) to signal am- circuits are examined and their parameters nals and the application of each to real-world plification and switching. Computer Simula- experimentally determined; two pole network problems. Applications involve the definition tion. Pre-requisite: ELEG 233, Pre-requisite: analysis; transformers; frequency response of a system, defined either by a laplace or z- ELEG 235. plots. Extensive use of the oscilloscope. Pre- transform and the output of same to the appli- 3 semester hours; 3 semester hours requisite: ELEG 235, Co-requisite: ELEG 234. cation of any input signal. Pre-requisite: MATH ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 349 1 three-hour laboratory, 1 semester hour 112, ELEG 234 Senior Project 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 315 Student work for approximately 150 hours Optical Communications ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 337 performing research work within the depart- This course will provide a practical introduc- Analog Electronics Lab I ment of Electrical Engineering. Emphasis is on tion to the basic principles of optical fiber This is a hands-on analog circuit design lab. good technical writing and imaginative design systems and networks. The course will em- You will combine integrated circuits and dis- of solutions to a given problem. Pre-requisite: phasize the physical properties and operation crete electronic components to design practi- Senior status (90+ credits) of components that comprise optical system cal analog circuits for day-to day industry use. 4 semester hours (fiber, semiconductor lasers, photodectors, Pre-requisite: ELEG 348 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 350 etc.). The basic elements of optical network 3 semester hours Communications Lab operation will also be described. The mate- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 342 Hands-on experience with digital and analog rial will cover a broad number of topics to al- Modern Communications communication equipment, AM, FM and digi- low the student to understand the underlying ELEG 342 is a 3-credit first course on com- tal modulation techniques. Design and test of principles of the field and to be prepared for munications within the Electrical Engineer- optimal configuration. Measurement of perfor- more detailed study in the form of advanced ing program. The objective of the course is mance parameters in the presence of thermal courses and/or research. Pre-requisite: PHYS to familiarize undergraduate students to the noise. Co-requisite: ELEG 342 112, ELEG 233 fundamentals of modern digital and analog 3 Semester hours 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours communications systems. Pre-requisite: ELEG ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 361 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 316 234; Co-requisite: MATH 323 Controls Lab Fiber Optics Lab 3 semester hours Laboratory study of feedback control systems Hands-on experience with fiber optic hard- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 344 with experiments analyzing different types of ware: Fiber properties, sources, detectors, Power Electronics plants, transducers and control techniques; splices, connectors. Design and test fiber op- Application of power diodes and power tran- emphasis on real-time computer control. Pre- tic transmitter and receiver circuits for both sistors in rectifier arrangements and voltage requisite: MATH 112, ELEG 234 analog and digital transmission. The experi- regulators. Properties and application in pow- 3 semester hours ments are related to optical fiber properties, er converters, inverters and motor drives. Pre- losses, sources, detectors, splices, connectors, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 364 requisite: ELEG 348. measuring the speed of the opto-electronic PLC 3 semester hours devices, design and test of fiber optic transmit- This course will start with the basics of Bool- ter and receiver circuits for both analog and ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 346 ean Algebra; it will cite the differencesbe- digital transmission, and design of a complete Fundamentals of MEMS (Microelectromechanical tween PLC control and relay control and full system. Pre-requisite: PHYS 112, ELEG 235 Systems) automation of major machines and applianc- 3 semester hours MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) re- es; the differences in these controls will show fers to devices and system with extremely how hard relay control is to implement and ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 317 small size in the range of microns. It is one of how flexible PLC control actually is; many dif- Introduction to Control Systems the most important high technologies devel- ferent math functions will be analyzed and At the end of this course, students will be able oped in 20th century. MEMS and nanotechnol- implemented in the theoretical construction of to: Derive the models for basic physical sys- ogy are believed to trigger the next wave of fully functioning PLC. Pre-requisite: ELEG 234, tems. Analyze the steady-state and transient technology revolution. This course covers the ELEG 348 behavior of basic feedback systems. Deter- fundamentals of MEMS technology. The top- 3 semester hours mine stability and performance of feedback ics include MEMS materials, MEMS fabrication systems using time-domain and frequency ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 399 techniques, MEMS structure analysis, MEMS domain analysis methods. Design PID and Independent Study in Electrical Engineering sensing and actuation techniques, MEMS ap- lead-lag controllers to achieve design specifi- Independent study of advanced topics in Elec- plications (inertial MEMS, MOEMS, BioMEMS, cations. Perform basic simulation to verify sys- trical Engineering. Problem assignment to be RFMEMS), signal sensing techniques for tem stability and performance. Pre-requisite: arranged with and approved by the depart- MEMS, MEMS packaging and reliability, etc. MATH 112, ELEG 234 ment. Pre-requisite: Senior status (90+ credits) 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours 3 semester hours 3 semester hours
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ENGLISH 100I short-short and short story. Marketing advice. English Developmental English Specific emphasis varies with instructor. De- Unless specifically stated in the course For those who need academic preparation be- signed for the undergraduate who writes well description, the only prerequisite for any fore studying in English, this course provides but needs practice, direction, motivation. undergraduate English department course is focused, individualized work on special prob- Offered: Every two years the fulfillment of the freshman composition lems in using English fundamentals, oral/aural 3 semester hours requirement. problems, reading and oral comprehension, English patterning and structures, leading to ENGLISH 205 the production of short written works. Stu- Poetry Writing Composition dents receiving a grade of D+ or below must For students with a demonstrated basic abil- ity in the writing of poetry. Introduction to the ENGLISH 010A take ENGL 100. Offered: Every Semester techniques of poetry, covering such elements English Communication as meter, rhyme, image patterns, stanza forms, 3 semester hours The goal of this course is to improve your Eng- lyric, dramatic, narrative modes, blank verse, lish communication skills. The emphasis will ENGLISH 200 and free verse. Some history of poetic move- be on improving pronunciation, listening com- English Cooperative Education Program. ments. Study of contemporary poetry. Work in prehension, and conversation. There will be An opportunity for English majors to work the course is mainly writing and discussing of listening exercises, group discussions, and class off-campus and put into practice those skills student poems. presentations, as well as some writing assign- acquired within departmental programs. The Offered: Every two years ments. This course depends to a great extent co-op course requires a written report to be 3 semester hours on the effort you bring to it. This means that evaluated by the School Director. In addition, a real commitment must be made to the work the department will require an evaluation from ENGLISH 218 and to your fellow students. The university es- the employer. Autobiographical Writing timates that students should spend a minimum By arrangement with the Chair This course focuses on the use of personal ex- of two hours outside of class for every hour in 1-6 semester hours perience and history as the basis for literary class. Everyone is expected to participate in all pieces such as travel, memoir, and epistolary class discussions and exercises. ENGLISH 202 writing. Students learn how to process their Offered: Every Semester Advanced Exposition experiences through writing. 3 semester hours Essay writing, with a stylistic approach and a Offered: Every two years concern for accuracy in presenting or explain- 3 semester hours ENGLISH 100 ing ideas in an orderly, logical manner. Em- Basic Composition phasis on improved clarity and effectiveness, ENGLISH 220 Techniques of composition, including sentence through careful revision in written reports Literature for Travel and Adventure structure, paragraph development, organization and assigned papers, especially those pertain- This course focuses on fiction and non-fiction of the whole theme, with regular written as- ing to the student’s major field. This course is works of travel and adventure in literature from signments. Additional emphasis on fundamen- required for Business majors and emphasizes the ancient Greeks to today. The course ex- tals to assist students with weak backgrounds. business forms. Prerequisite: Completion, with plores the various styles, themes, and purposes A grade of C- or better admits students to ENGL passing grades, of ENGL C101. of travel and adventure writing; how locations, 101. Students who receive a grade of D+ or be- Offered: Every Semester encounters, and beliefs influence individual low must repeat ENGL 100. Students who have 3 semester hours works; and how travel literature affects and a grade of A or B at the end of the semester shapes its audience. may take the essay final for ENGL 101. If they ENGLISH 204 Offered: Every two years score an A or B on that examination and have Technical Writing for Computer Engineers 3 semester hours the recommendation of their ENGL 100 instruc- A workshop course that covers the following topics: lab reports, engineering memos, tech- ENGLISH 228 tor, they may waive ENGL 101. Ethnic American Literature Offered: Every Semester nical business plans, scientific/engineering Ethnic American Literature examines the litera- 3 semester hours grant proposals, patent applications, technical papers, user manuals of product/software, and ture of America’s ethnic groups, with particular ENGLISH 101 final engineering project reports. Prerequisite: focus on the 20th Century. The course inquires Composition and Rhetoric ENGL C101. into the origin of ethnic self-identification as An introduction to the elements of effective Offered: Every two years well as the issue of race in America; drawing writing, concentrating on structure, logic, 1 semester hour upon significant literature written by represen- specificity, focus, grammar, sentence structure, tatives of such groups as Native Americans, and mechanics. Frequent writing in and out Hispanics, Jews, Asians, Blacks and Italians. of class. By the end of the semester, students Creative Writing Offered: Every two years should be able to compose and organize a 3 semester hours ENGLISH 201 grammatically correct and adequately devel- Fiction Writing ENGLISH 308 oped expository essay. Extensive writing in short fiction. Progression Advanced Creative Writing Offered: Every Semester from simple narrative, basic character descrip- Seminar workshop: Considerable attention to 3 semester hours tion, dialogue and scene writing to vignette, the creative desires of individual students. Stu-
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dent may choose to write poetry, short sto- ENGLISH 197 technical appeal and meaning, and similar ries, sections of novels, drama. Emphasis on Masterpieces of English Literature fundamentals for reading drama for maximum completed manuscripts, potential publication, An attempt to get some feeling for and plea- understanding. The work of playwrights such individual explorations of form and content. sure from the development and continuity of as Williams, Albee, Pinter, Behan, Ionesco, Prerequisite: English 201, 205, 218 or the per- English literature. Readings and discussions of Handke, Beckett and Shepard will typically be mission of the instruction which is given only selected major works by major authors such included. Co-requisite: ENGL 101 upon presentation of an acceptable piece of as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Swift, Blake, 3 semester hours Wordsworth, Dickens, Tennyson, and Law- creative writing done by the student. ENGLISH 215 Offered: Every two years rence. Co-requisite: ENGL 101 Thematic Studies in Literature 3 semester hours 3 semester hours Introductory studies of literature in relation to ENGLISH 207 major areas of concern in contemporary life. Language and Literature American Literature I Courses will vary from semester to semester. A survey of the major literary movements and Topics included are Travel and Adventure, ENGLISH 102 their cultural contexts from the writings of the Murder, Madness, Ethnic American Literature, Introduction to Literature first settlers to the establishment of a uniquely and Law and Justice. Co-requisite: ENGL 101 A writing intensive course that uses representa- American literature in the mid-nineteenth cen- 3 semester hours tive examples of poetry, drama, and fiction to tury. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 ENGLISH 216 develop one’s ability to analyze and appreciate 3 semester hours literature. Co-requisite: ENGL 101 Introduction to Poetry 3 semester hours ENGLISH 208 By reading, discussing, and writing about a va- American Literature II riety of English and American poems, students ENGLISH 110 A survey of the literature of transition from an will develop their ability to read, understand, Major Figures in Literature era of traditional and idealized values to one of and enjoy poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is offered in three one-credit sec- realist and relativist perceptions, covering the 3 semester hours tions, each section dealing with representative period from the Civil War to World War II. Pre- works of a major writer, and lasting one-third ENGLISH 223 requisite: ENGL 101 Modern African-American Literature of a semester. Students may register for one or 3 semester hours more sections. Usually the writers are related Study of the fiction, drama, poetry, and essays ENGLISH 209 by either period or genre, as in the case of of such significant black writers as Richard British Literature I Henrik Ibsen, George Bernard Shaw, and An- Wright, James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, Lorraine A survey of British literature from the begin- ton Chekhov, or Jack Kerouac, Henry Miller, Hansberry, Arna Bontemps, Malcolm X, and nings to the eighteenth century. Prerequisite: and Sylvia Plath. Co-requisite: ENGL 101 Toni Morrison. Co-requisite: ENGL 101 ENGL 101 1 semester hour 3 semester hours 3 semester hours ENGLISH 233 ENGLISH 105A ENGLISH 210 Introduction to Drama The Roots of Modern Culture British Literature II Topics and themes important to the under- Introductory study of drama. Readings are A survey of British literature from the eigh- drawn from a variety of genres and literary pe- standing of the origin and development of teenth century through the twentieth century. modern Western society and culture. Subjects riods. Co-requisite: ENGL 101 Prerequisite: ENGL 101 3 semester hours such as industrialism, the growth of the city, 3 semester hours class conflict, the emergence of new values ENGLISH 105B ENGLISH 212 and expectations, the importance of war, and Introduction to Fiction Masterpieces of World Literature the role of minorities are explored in a vari- Introductory study of fiction. Readings include An introduction to some of the core texts from ety of literary and historical texts. Prerequisite: short stories and several novels. Co-requisite: the East and West, reflecting ancient, classical, ENGL 101 ENGL 101 and medieval traditions of great world cultures, (Cross-listed as History 233) 3 semester hours ending with one or two masterpieces from the 3 semester hours Early Modern period. Selections are drawn ENGLISH 180 ENGLISH 252 from the Bhagavad Gita, Gilgamesh, the Bible, Science Fiction Women in Literature Homer, Greek tragedy and comedy, Plato, Vir- Study of the science fiction and speculative fic- The course explores literary and gender stud- gil, Dante, Cervantes, and others. Prerequisite: tion genre, covering such aspects as the his- ies, including stereotypes, myths and realities ENGL 101 tory of science fiction; treatment of character, in the way women are viewed in literature. Au- 3 semester hours plot, heroes, style, theme; impact on society; thors include: D.H. Kate Chopin, Henrik Ibsen, role of science and space flight; ecological and ENGLISH 213 Virginia Woolf, Edith Wharton, and Margaret mystical concerns. Authors read and discussed Contemporary Drama Atwood. Co-requisite: ENGL 101 range from Hawthorne and Poe, Wells and Dramatic works by British and American au- 3 semester hours Verne to Asimov, Heinlein, Bradbury, Clark, thors as well as works in translation primar- and Vonnegut. Co-requisite: ENGL 101 ily since World War II. Emphasis will be upon ENGLISH 305 3 semester hours how to read a play, the difference between Shakespeare Selected examples of the comedies, tragedies,
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and history plays. While the main emphasis is Charles Dickens, Yeats, the novel in transition. marketplace has expanded as new stores dedi- the dramatic structure of the plays, some con- The Spirit of ’76: Literature of Early American cated to home goods have opened and depart- sideration is given to the Renaissance. political, Republic; Literature and Psychology; the Quest; ment stores have enlarged their home good religious, and social backgrounds of the plays. Literature of Revolt. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 departments. This course presents a compre- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 3 semester hours hensive coverage of the materials and products 3 semester hours used in home furnishings in the global market, ENGLISH 397 and gives our students an opportunity to focus ENGLISH 322 Thesis on the merchandising and marketing of these Understanding English Grammar The undergraduate English thesis course is an products in retail stores today. This course is intended for anyone who is in- independent study designed for majors with 3 semester hours terested in understanding English, but particu- Literature concentrations. Under the guidance larly for those intending to teach Englishat the of a faculty member, the student will develop Offered: Alternating year secondary level. It takes a structural approach a research plan leading to a thesis in his or her FASHION MERCHANDISING 108 to English grammar , focusing on ten descrip- area of interest. Requires prior approval of the Product Knowledge–Fashion Accessories tive sentence patterns and classifying works department head. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 In-depth studies of fashion accessories and based on English usage. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 3 semester hours non-woven consumer products designed to 3 semester hours give students a realistic appreciation of qual- ENGLISH 398 ity choices in merchandise selection, in per- ENGLISH 325 Internship formance standards, and consumer care. Spe- Contemporary Poetry Professional, supervised, unpaid work in an or- cifically, the course emphasizes raw materials: Lectures and discussion concerning such ganization related to career goals. Prerequisite: leather, plastic, rubber, fur, precious metals, movements as Modernism, Imagism, and Femi- Permission of advisor and dean. precious and semi-precious stones and prod- nism in 20th century poetry. Can involve ex- 3 semester hours ucts: shoes, hand-bags, luggage, gloves, furs, amination of non-Western poetry. Topics vary ENGLISH 399 fine jewelry, cosmetics, and fashion accesso- from year to year as the English faculty may Independent Studies ries. Course requires that students research and direct. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 For the student who wishes to specialize in prepare portfolios of fashion accessories from 3 semester hours advanced projects not covered by the regu- historic and current fashion periods. Students ENGLISH 330 lar course offerings. Individual or small group design and create some accessory items for the Studies in 19th Century American Literature conferences with designated advisor. Prerequi- current marketplace. A variable content course covering the close site: Permission of dean. 3 semester hours study of individual authors (Hawthorne, Mel- 1-6 semester hours Offered: Alternating semesters annually ville, Poe, Twain, Emerson) and major literary movements of the century (Romanticism, Natu- FASHION MERCHANDISING 270 ralism, Realism). Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Fashion Merchandising Fashion Show 3 semester hours A practical study of the techniques for Fashion FASHION MERCHANDISING 101 Show production. The ultimate result is a fash- ENGLISH 332 Fashion Fundamentals ion show presentation showing current styles Studies in 20th Century American Literature The course includes an overview of the fash- from the New York and local fashion markets. A variable content course covering such ma- ion industry; the changing world of fashion, Course includes planning, budgeting, organiz- jor novelists and poets as Fitzgerald, Heming- history of retailing, the producers of fashion, ing, writing commentaries, promoting, choos- way, Faulkner, Dos Passos, Wright, Updike, global fashion markets, influential designers, ing fashions, staging and reviewing for the final Morrison, Eliot, Frost, and Stevens, as well as and the auxiliary levels of fashion. This course show. contemporary fiction and poetry. Prerequisite: also explores careers in fashion, and the most 3 semester hour ENGL 101 up-to-date computer technology. Students Offered: Alternating semesters annually 3 semester hours learn to use the basic technology to perform merchandising activities for manufactures, con- FASHION MERCHANDISING OR RETAILING 299 ENGLISH 357 Independent Study in Fashion Merchandising or tractors, and retailers. This course uses PDM Studies in the Novel Retailing Techniques (Product Data Management) and Micrografx A variable content course covering major fig- Prerequisite: Permission of the Director and designer applications. PDM is the standard for ures and movements in the development of Advisor. Senior’s only. the industry and Micrografx is a CAD system the novel from the 18th Century to the present. 1-3 semester hours used to create silhouettes, color, fabrics, and The authors studied are primarily, but not ex- Offered: Alternating semesters annually clusively, North American and British. Prereq- manipulate images that interface with PDM. uisite: ENGL 101 Prerequisites: A trip to the NYC Fashion Mar- FASHION MERCHANDISING 303 3 semester hours kets is required. History of Costume 3 semester hours An introduction to the development of cloth- ENGLISH 395 Offered: Alternating semesters annually ing and period dress. Includes clothing designs Topics in Literature and fabrications from Mesopotamia, Greek, Taught in seminar fashion, this course concen- FASHION MERCHANDISING 107 HOME FURNISHINGS Roman, Byzantine, the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th trates on one or two major writers or a general and 16th Century, Renaissance, 17th Century The importance of home furnishing in the theme. Recent topics have been Jane Austen, Baroque, 18th, 19th Century through modern
248 Fashion Merchandising • Finance • First Year Seminar • French • Geology
dress. A portfolio of historical and modern day FINANCE 366 ing, speaking, reading and writing skills. In- adaptations of clothing is required. Prerequi- Cases in Finance struction based on in-class use of videocas- site: FM101 Application of financial theories to solve real settes and regular laboratory attendance. 3 semester hours world problems in Finance. Case studies in- 3 semester hours Offered: Alternating semesters annually volving financing and investment decisions, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructur- FRENCH 102 FASHION MERCHANDISING 398 Elementary French II ing, dividend policies, and risk management; Continuation of French 101. Further develop- Internship Experience how these issues relate to the overall strategic ment of listening, speaking, reading and writing Field study of an organization in action, Stu- objectives of the firm. Prerequisites: FIN 309; skills. Introduction to contemporary French cus- dents participate in an internship experience junior or senior status. toms through use of videocassettes and read- at an outside organization in the Fashion or 3 semester hours Retail Industries. Students receive a perfor- ing of selected passages of literature. Emphasis mance evaluation from their supervisor in that FINANCE 380 on basic structural linguistics. Laboratory atten- organization and from an FM faculty evaluator Multinational Finance dance essential. Prerequisite: FREN 101. who will visit the internship site periodically The course concerns the international dimen- 3 semester hours during the term. Students submit a paper with sions of corporate finance. The goal of the FRENCH 103 an analysis of their experiential learning. course is to equip students with the tools to Intermediate French I 3 semester hours deal with some of the major environmental Provides a systematic review of grammatical and decision-making problems relating to cor- Offered: Every Semesters structures. Dictées. Introduction to various porate overseas finance and investments. Pre- short literary texts by Francophone authors. requisites: FIN 309; junior or senior status. Use of videocassette program and attendance Finance 3 semester hours at laboratory as needed. Prerequisite: FREN FINANCE 309 102, or four years of high school French. Financial Management First Year Seminar 3 semester hours Fundamental tools of analysis for the financial FRENCH 104 management of the firm. Sources and uses of FIRST YEAR SEMINAR 101 First Year Seminar Intermediate French II funds analysis for capital budgeting and work- This course is conducted entirely in French, ing capital management. Prerequisites: ECON First Year Seminar helps first-year students get the most out of their college experience. with emphasis on reading, writing, and oral 201 and 202, CAIS 102; junior or senior status. presentations by students. Study of texts by 3 semester hours Specifically, the purposes and learning out- comes of the course are (A) to develop a love Gide, Proust, Claudel, Romains, Pragnol, Saint- FINANCE 321 of learning, (B) to examine and practice the Exupéry, Sartre, Camus, Senghor, Césaire, and Investment Principles norms of UB’s academic culture, and (C) to others, including selections from the Surrealists Provides the student with the tools necessary acquire and hone the thinking skills that lead and authors of the nouveau roman. for evaluating investments, including stocks, to success in college. As a seminar, the course 3 semester hours bonds, options and commodities. Addition- emphasizes guided discussion of challenging FRENCH 398 ally, it presents a systematic methodology for texts. Internship constructing efficient portfolios and evaluating 3 semester hours Professional, supervised, unpaid work in an or- portfolio performance. Prerequisite: FIN 309; FIRST YEAR SEMINAR 102 ganization related to career goals. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. Permission of advisor and School Director. 3 semester hours First Year Seminar The purpose of the First Year Seminar 102 3 semester hours FINANCE 345 course is to awaken intellectual curiosity and FRENCH 399 Management of Financial Institutions foster a strong commitment to academic cul- Individual Study Financial management concepts and tech- ture. As an adult student in an accelerated Special projects on topics not studied in detail niques for the managerial problems of de- program, the Seminar course is designed to in regular courses, or projects on topics in- pository institutions. Includes traditional bank encourage students to be active participants cluded in regular courses when those courses management concerns and those resulting and to acquaint (or re-acquaint) students with are not available. Prerequisite: Permission re- from the changing economic environment. the performance skills, thinking skills, and quired of School Director. Prerequisites: ECON 301; FIN 309; junior or personal qualities necessary to succeed as an 1-6 semester hours senior status. adult learner. 3 semester hours 3 semester hours FINANCE 365 Geology Advanced Financial Management French GEOLOGY 205 General survey of financial theories, from the Environmental Geology viewpoint of both the financial officer or man- FRENCH 101 The application of geology to problems arising ager and creditor or stockholder. Prerequisites: Elementary French I out of the interaction of man and the planet. FIN 309 and FIN 321; junior or senior status. This course is for students who have little or Topics include natural resources and conser- 3 semester hours no knowledge of French. Emphasis on listen- vation, geothermal energy; geological hazards
249 Geology • Health Science
such as earthquakes, volcano, floods, mass health, health informatics. Current problems HEALTH SCIENCES 321 movement and subsidence; and geology and and alternative solutions will also be examined. Exercise Science Anatomy & Physiology regional planning; field trips. Recommended: a 3 semester hours This course focuses on anatomy and physiol- course in laboratory science ogy from the perspective of an exercise sci- 2 lecture periods; 1 two-hour laboratory HEALTH SCIENCES 255 entist. Nervous, skeletal and muscular systems period; 3 semester hours Community Health Planning and Evaluation are studied as primary functional systems in Students will be provided with an overall the context of exercise and performance. Car- process of planning and evaluating commu- diovascular, respiratory and urinary systems Health Sciences nity health education programs as they relate are studied as primary support systems in the to defined populations in a variety of setting. context of exercise and performance. Other HEALTH SCIENCES 101 Emphasis is placed on impact assessment, pro- systems are studied as secondary support sys- Seminar in Healthcare Professions gram design, and efficiency measurement. tems. This course is intended to replace gen- This seminar course provides the health sci- 3 semester hours eral anatomy and physiology for students on ences student with an overview of a variety of the Exercise and Fitness track. A one credit healthcare professions and professionals. Daily HEALTH SCIENCES 260 laboratory component is also included. activities and responsibilities, scope of practice, Intro to Exercise Science 4 semester hours training, credentialing and philosophy of prac- This course presents an overview of the field tice are explored for various health profession- of Exercise Science, including its development, HEALTH SCIENCES 325 als (i.e., medical, osteopathic, naturopathic, professional activities and sub-disciplines. Exercise Physiology chiropractic, dental and veterinary physicians, 3 semester hours This course examines how muscles make en- acupuncture, physician assistant, nurse practi- HEALTH SCIENCES 280 ergy under exercise stress and how fitness tioner, physical therapy, medical technologist, Community Health Promotion behaviors and strategies affect performance, dental hygiene, health education, etc.) This course is designed to provide students health and wellness. Emphasis is placed upon 3 semester hours with an overall understanding of principles the muscular performance at the cellular/mo- lecular level, as well as cardiovascular, respi- HEALTH SCIENCES 102 and theories of health promotion as it relates ratory, and other physiological processes that Current Topics in Health Sciences to defined populations in a variety of settings. occur as a result of exercise and training. A This required health science seminar course is 3 semester hours one credit laboratory component is also in- designed to engage students in open discus- HEALTH SCIENCES 301 cluded. Pre-requisite BIOL 113, HSCI 321 or sions and debate of current topics impacting Biomechanics BIOL 114, CHEM 113, CHEM 114, MATH 105 the health professions This course provides an introduction to con- 4 semester hours 1 semester hour cepts of mechanics as they apply to human HEALTH SCIENCES 326 HEALTH SCIENCES 201 movement, particularly those pertaining to Health Policy and Management Medical Terminology occupational work, exercise, sport, and gen- The influence of policy and management of This course introduces concepts and terms eral physical activity. The student will gain community health education will be exam- that are used within the health sciences and an understanding of mechanical and ana- ined. Societal and professional influences related fields. tomical principles governing human motion emerging threats on health and health policy 1 semester hour and develop the ability to link the structure of the human body with its function from the will be discussed. HEALTH SCIENCE 240 perspective of rigid body and deformational 3 semester hours Theory and Practice of Community Health mechanics as they apply to biological tissues Education HEALTH SCIENCES 330 including bone, muscle, and connective tis- Health Care Administration An introductory course that will provide stu- sue. Students will be expected to develop an This course is designed to familiarize the stu- dents with the historical, philosophical and understanding of the important issues regard- dent with the administrative concepts neces- theoretical principles that govern the devel- ing the application of engineering tools in the sary to effectively administer health facilities opment of health education. Health promo- study of biological mechanics. Pre-requisite and departments. Emphasis is placed on lead- tion, the role of the health educator in clinical, PHYS 201, BIO 113, HSCI 321 or BIO 114 ership, decision making and problem solving community and school systems will be em- 4 semester hours skills. phasized, Ethical issues, careers, organizations 3 semester hour and future trends in the profession will also HEALTH SCIENCES 320 be examined. Food Sanitation HEALTH SCIENCES 331 3 semester hours The course introduces concepts related to the Kinesiology production, storage, preparation of food for The gross anatomy of the skeletal and mus- HEALTH SCIENCES 250 human consumption. Attention is given to dis- cular systems and the analysis and study of Intro to Community Health Education ease processes and their relationship to food human movement and biomechanics are the This is an introductory course on public health preparation and consumption. Topics covered focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on principles and the current delivery systems in also include the commercial, social, and legal anatomical and mechanical analysis of motion the US. It introduces the major areas of pub- environments of food production and recall of as it pertains to movement in sport and exer- lic health, epidemiology, health care manage- contaminated food cise. Prerequisite PHYS 201 ment, environmental and social behavioral 3 semester hour 3 semester hours
250 Health Sciences • History
HEALTH SCIENCE 335 social systems and infrastructure. Prerequi- vice operation are explored. Topics covered Health Issues for Special Needs Populations sites: BIOL 113, BIOL 114, HSCI 321 include human resource development; mar- This course introduces students to special 3 semester hours keting and branding; environmental control needs populations, including those who are HEALTH SCIENCES 361 and community responsibility; microbiology, recovering from recent illness or accidents. At- Fitness Assessment sanitation, food-borne illness prevention and tention is given to resources (medical, social, Examination of topics such as body composi- first-aid; general safety regulations and proce- and legal) in the support of these populations. tion, cardio respiratory fitness, nutritional anal- dures including fire prevention; facility set-up 3 semester hours ysis, pulmonary function, flexibility, muscular as to equipment, cleanliness and maintenance; and production of meals from sourcing of raw HEALTH SCIENCES 341 strength with respect to the development of Strength & Conditioning individual fitness assessment programs. Pre- materials through to client consumption. Prac- This course covers the anatomy and physiol- requisites BIOL 113, BIOL 114, HSCI 321 tical field experiences are included. Prerequi- ogy, training sequences, available equipment, 3 semester hours site: NUTR 205 3 semester hours and safety factors, including contra indica- HEALTH SCIENCE 365 tions, in the optimal development of strength Epidemiology for Health Science Professionals HEALTH SCIENCE 460 and conditioning. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, The course introduces the study of disease Vitamins & Minerals BIOL 114, HSCI 321 process, with special attention to transmission, Basic and clinical aspects of macronutrients will 3 semester hours containment, and treatment. Topics covered be discussed with emphasis on vitamin and mineral metabolism at the cellular and tissue HEALTH SCIENCE 345 include urban environments, travel, socioeco- nomic conditions affecting the spread of dis- level. Lectures will include specific functions, Comparative Diet Strategies requirements, sources, and effects of deficien- This course explores and compares various ease, and the like. Prerequisite: Biostatistics. 3 semester hours cies and excesses of vitamins and minerals. dietary strategies, including low-fat, high- Prerequisite: NUTR 205 carbohydrate, high-protein, macronutrient- HEALTH SCIENCES 380 3 semester hours balanced, macrobiotic, high-fiber, vegetarian, Internship in Nutrition vegan, Paleolithic, and Mediterranean. The A senior-year supervised field experience, HEALTH SCIENCES 470 pros and cons of these various approaches are conducted in a University approved setting, Clinical Herbology and Botany discussed, along with the evidence-base that which is designed to provide the student with This course presents a study of the use of exists, or does not exists, to support their use. career related experience in the field of health herbs in nutritional practice. Lectures will in- Prerequisite: NUTR 205 and nutrition science. clude the plant sources, mechanism of action, 3 semester hours 3 semester hours pharmacological/toxicological properties, and clinical applications of individual medicinal HEALTH SCIENCES 350 HEALTH SCIENCES 381 herbs commonly used for the promotion of Community Nutrition Internship in Exercise & Fitness health. A basic knowledge and understanding of the A structured off-campus learning experience 3 semester hours applied science of community nutrition for the designed to provide senior students with a purpose of enhancing health of populations is practical professional experience in Fitness HEALTH SCIENCES 471 provided. The course presupposes a fundamen- and Exercise Science. Exercise Nutrition tals course in nutrition science and does not 3 semester hours The course examines aspects of sports nutrition teach this. Rather, the process of conceiving, HEALTH SCIENCE 385 detailing proper dietary and nutritional supple- planning, funding, creating, implementing and Community Health Education Internship ment protocols for enhancing endurance and managing of nutrition education, feeding and/ Professional field experience will provide performance during exercise and sports. Pre- or other intervention programs for various con- students an opportunity to apply previously requisites: BIOL 113, BIOL 114, CHEM 113, stituencies (elderly populations, handicapped, acquired knowledge and skills in the assess- CHEM 114, HSCI 321, NUTR 205 children, college students, etc.) is covered. ment, planning, implementation, and evalua- 3 semester hours Governmental feeding programs and policies tion phases of community health education. as well as critiques of these and alternatives to 3 semester hours these are discussed. The course emphasizes as- History sessment of and critical thinking about prob- HEALTH SCIENCES 401 lems and opportunities within communities as Health Sciences Information Literacy HISTORY 100 they relate to nutritional health. Problem solv- This course introduces topics in information lit- Major Figures in World History ing and identification of resources towards bet- eracy, including information analysis and eval- This course is offered in three one-semester hour ter health is stressed. Prerequisite: NUTR 205 uation, the most important databases in health sections, each section dealing with one person 3 semester hour care and health sciences fields, and the like. of historical significance, and lasting 12 class Prerequisites: BIOL 113, BIOL 114, CHEM 113, periods. Students may register for one or more HEALTH SCIENCES 351 CHEM 114, HSCI 321, MATH 203, MATH 203B sections. Usually the three persons are related Fitness and Wellness Program Development 3 semester hours chronologically or thematically, as in the case The course examines features of fitness and of Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin, or Washington, wellness program design and development. HEALTH SCIENCE 420 Jefferson and Adams, or Florence Nightingale, Food Service Management Disease prevention as a feature of fitness and Emmeline Pankhurst, and Emma Goldman. wellness is studied in detail, with attention to The basic principles of managing a food ser-
251 History
Offered: Every two years HISTORY 228 1877 focusing on the political, social, and eco- 1 semester hour Foundation of Modern England nomic aspects of the system, and the varieties Examination of social, economic, political and of resistance to the system. HISTORY 101 cultural resources and events from the English Offered: Every two years World Civilization I to the 17th Century Renaissance under Henry VIII (1509) to the 3 semester hours The first semester of a historical survey of Colonial wars under George III (1783). Special world cultures. The development of social, focus on the Reformation, Civil War, Cromwell HISTORY 317 political, economic, and religious institutions and the Glorious Revolution (1688); early de- Twentieth Century African-American History and the major trends of philosophy, science, velopment of Empire; life-styles and culture or Emphasis is placed on the struggle of African literature, and art. rural and early industrial society. Americans to attain full rights of citizenship. Offered: Every other semester 3 semester hours Examination of African-American leadership, 3 semester hours its ideas, and the impact of its ideas upon vari- HISTORY 230 ous African-American movements, such as in- HISTORY 102 The Civil Rights Movement tegration, emigration, separatism, civil rights, World Civilization II — 17th Century to the Present 3 semester hours and black power. The second semester of a historical survey of HISTORY 232 Offered: Every two years major world cultures. Because of the nature of History of Science 3 semester hours the period studied, additional emphasis on po- This course provides a global perspective on litical, economic and social developments and the growth of human knowledge by tracing the HISTORY 350 on the role of science and technology. development of science and technology from Connecticut History Offered: Every other semester the beginning of civilization to the present day. The history and geography of Connecticut and 3 semester hours 3 semester hours study of the political and social development of Connecticut towns, lands and political in- HISTORY 207 HISTORY 233 stitutions. American History to 1877 Roots of Modern Culture 3 semester hours European background to discovery and ex- Topics and themes important to the under- ploration. The English colonies; struggle for standing of the origin and development of HISTORY 335 North America; the Revolution; constitutional modern Western society and culture. Subjects Topics in European/Non-West History development; growth of democracy; westward such as industrialism, the growth of the city, 3 semester hours expansion; sectionalism; Civil War and Recon- class conflict, the emergence of new values HISTORY 336 struction. Major political, social, economic, and and expectations, the importance of war, and Portrait of an Age cultural trends in American society through Re- the role of minorities are explored in a variety Comprehensive study of life and manners of a construction. of literary and historical texts. (Cross-listed as particular historical period, with emphasis on Offered: Every other semester English 233) original sources such as diaries, memoirs, of- 3 semester hours Offered: Every two years ficial records, literature, art and music. Periods HISTORY 208 3 semester hours could include the ante-bellum South, the Gilded American History Since 1877 Age, Victorian Society in England or the United HISTORY 299 Gilded Age; industrial development; big busi- States, France in the time of Louis XIV, and so Independent Study in History ness; expansion; imperialism; the U.S. as a on. May be repeated for credit if topics vary. Designed for the student who wishes to de- world power; wars and foreign affairs; constitu- Offered: Every two years velop a survey project not covered by the listed tional trends; political developments, economic course offerings. Individual or group confer- 3 semester hours and social trends and problems; cultural trends. ences with designated faculty advisor. Prereq- Offered: Every other semester HISTORY 360 uisite: Permission of School Director Studies in African History and Culture 3 semester hours Offered: Every semester Examinations of African historiography up to, HISTORY 222 1-6 semester hours including, and after the period of colonization, The Ancient Greeks as well as of the concepts underlying African HISTORY 304 From pre-Mycenaean times to the Hellenistic religions. Civil War and Reconstruction period, ending in 146 B.C. Emphasis on institu- Offered: Every two years Causes of the war; sectionalism, slavery, the tions, everyday life, ideas, and culture. 3 semester hours Offered: Every two years territories, economic, social and intellectual factors, secession and war; major military cam- 3 semester hours HISTORY 361 paigns, constitutional developments, presiden- Modern Africa HISTORY 223 tial and congressional reconstruction, and the This course takes up where History 360 leaves Ancient Rome disputed election of 1876. off. It addresses the following: 19th century From earliest Roman society to the time of Offered: Every two years colonialism in Africa, African resistance to Eu- Constantine. Emphasis on institutions of the 3 semester hours ropean colonization, African independence Roman Republic and Empire and their impact movements, decolonization in the mid 20th HISTORY 316 on Western Civilization. century and the subsequent establishment of Early African-American History Offered: Every two years independent African states. 3 semester hours A study of the slavery experience from 1619 to
252 History • Human Services
Offered: Every two years of work and about creating college experienc- classifiers, and directional verbs. Students will 3 semester hours es that will make them more marketable in a perfect the manual alphabet and be able to use global community. it in their everyday interactions when needed. HISTORY 398 1-3 semester hours 3 semester hours Internship Professional, supervised, unpaid work in an or- HUMAN SERVICES 201 HUMAN SERVICES 277 ganization related to career goals. Prerequisite: Introduction to Counseling Practicum in Human Services Permission of advisor and School Director. This course focuses on skills, theories and Students enrolled in the practicum receive indi- 3 semester hours techniques of the helping profession. The vidually arranged on-site placement in human importance of helpers knowing themselves service agencies. This arrangement is intended HISTORY 399 is crucial in the helping field. An integrated, to provide students the opportunity to expe- Independent Study in History experiential component designed for self-ex- rientially investigate the specific area of inter- For the student who desires to specialize in ploration and increased understanding of self est that they have developed and/or to allow advanced projects not covered by the regular is explored through family of origin work. for the individualization necessary to meet the course offerings. Individual or group confer- 3 semester hours student’s specific skill area needs. Students are ences with designated faculty advisor. Prereq- expected to be concurrently in a class where uisite: Permission of School Director. HUMAN SERVICES 203 they have an opportunity to discuss and pro- 1-6 semester hours Introduction to Human Services cess their on-site learning experiences. This course briefly explores the historical be- 1-6 semester hours (Every Semester) ginnings of the human service field and focus- Human Services es on the present day service delivery models, HUMAN SERVICES 299 the needs of clients and the training of human Special Topics HUMANS SERVICES 101 Introduction to Gerontology service professionals. An integrated approach Investigation of current topics in the human including community site visits and case stud- services field. An interdisciplinary overview of the implica- ies will assist students in gaining a firm under- 1-6 semester hours tions of aging in American society. This course standing of this field. is designed to acquaint the student who is HUMAN SERVICES 301 3 semester hours contemplating a career in gerontology, with Crisis Management the physical, psychological, social, economic HUMAN SERVICES 205 This course provides a background in cultural and cultural dimensions of the total experi- Counseling Methods for Specialized Populations diversity and competence specifically related ence of growing older. Students study through biographies special- to human services settings. This includes cul- 3 semester hours ized populations (i.e. those with mental and turally centered communication skills related physical disabilities, drug and alcohol users, to clients. It also includes sensitivity and aware- HUMAN SERVICES 105 Strategies for Effective Parenting and emotionally, physically, and sexually ness around the design and implementation abused) while becoming familiar with the vari- of human services programs. The course will Students will acquire relevant child-raring ous counseling approaches useful in effecting help students effectively navigate ethnic, race, information and constructive parenting tech- changes in these individuals. gender and age related issues as they relate to niques. Several therapy models useful for 3 semester hours client service and program development. understanding child development will be ex- 3 semester hours plored. Emphasis will be on exploring person- HUMAN SERVICES 225 al parenting influences and preparing students Sign Language I HUMAN SERVICES 302 to parent positively. This course introduces students to the Art of Multicultural Perspectives in Human Services 3 semester hours Sign Language. Using American Sign Language Students are exposed to models of crisis in- they will be able to communicate on a basic tervention that facilitate crisis resolution. Cri- HUMAN SERVICES 110 Alcohol and Other Drugs in Society level. Students will learn subtle aspects of sis theory, critical factors, developmental and language, such as facial expression, gestures situational crisis as well as intervention with This course explores alcohol and other drug (non-verbal communication), use of classifiers, unique populations and special issues are dis- use and abuse in society. Included in the and directional verbs. Students will learn the cussed. Course includes competency-based course will be a historic review, the role of manual alphabet and be able to use it in the skill-building exercises. culture in use of drugs, the effect on society, everyday interactions if needed. 3 semester hours the family and the individual, and an overview 3 semester hours of the etiology, assessment and treatment of HUMAN SERVICES 305 dependence. HUMAN SERVICES 230 Strategies and Techniques of Group Interaction 3 semester hours Sign Language II Students become aware of strategies and tech- Sign Language II will reinforce the knowledge niques of group interaction as they relate to HUMAN SERVICES 150 Career Management students have gained in Sign Language I: Using behavioral outcomes. Different theoretical American Sign Language, students will begin models will be offered and opportunities will This course prepares students to manage their to speak more fluently. Their skills will be per- be given to demonstrate the effectiveness of own careers early in their college experience fected as they continue to learn subtle aspects specific approaches to unique populations. for their eventual college to work transition. of the language, such as facial expressions, 3 semester hours Through self-exploration, students learn more gestures, from verbal communications, use of about themselves in relationship to the world
253 Human Services • Integrated Studies • International Business
HUMAN SERVICES 312 HUMAN SERVICES 333 ism, deontology, virtue ethics. Software piracy, Internship in Human Services Social Policy and Administration intellectual property rights, computer crime, The internship differs from the practicum in This course introduces the student to the vari- computer viruses and worms, privacy, respon- that it emphasizes the organizational aspects ous components of social policy; formation, sibility, liability and professional ethics. The of the placement, i.e. management, planning, implementation, administration, and evalu- course includes oral presentations, discussions research, etc. ation. Theoretical issues as well as historical and written papers on issues currently in the 1-6 semester hours factors in policy are presented. Practical prob- news and/or related to the topics at hand. Pre- lems in administration of non-profit agencies HUMAN SERVICES 315 requisite: ENGL C101 or Department Permission. are presented and analyzed. Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency 3 semester hours 3 semester hours This course concentrates on assessment and diagnosis of substance abuse and chemical HUMAN SERVICES 350 International Business dependency as well as the different treatment Seminar in Human Services modalities and methods used to help the ad- This seminar course is designed as a culminat- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 325 dicted. Included in the course will be a look at ing experience incorporating primary readings Import/Export the different addictions and compulsive behav- and case studies. Students will have an op- This course surveys functions and responsibili- ior patterns including alcohol and other drug portunity to explore and discern current issues ties of international traffic personnel; terms of dependency, gambling, and eating disorders. and personal interests in the human service trade; U.S. and foreign rules and regulations; 3 semester hours field. documentation; methods of payment; ocean 3 semester hours transportation; price quotations; analysis of HUMAN SERVICES 316 transportation and marine insurance. Prereq- Strategies for Effective Families HUMAN SERVICES 351 uisites: ECON 201, ECON 202; junior or senior This course explores functional and dysfunc- Social Gerontology status. tional families. Students will gain an under- This course deals with societal aspects of ag- 3 semester hours standing of the family system and methods of ing and focuses upon socio-cultural factors intervention and treatment for the family as that contribute to patterns of aging in the USA. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 360 well as individuals within the family. Topics covered include the cultural meaning Business and International Law 3 semester hours of aging; the socialization process of aging; the This course covers International Business Law population dimension of aging; human ecol- fundamentals which operate as the “consti- HUMAN SERVICES 320 ogy of the aged; social stratification among the tution” for international economic relations. Applied Ethics for Human Services Professionals aged; deviance and crime among the aged; so- A basic proposition of the course is that un- A general introduction to basic ethical prin- cial power of the aged; and social change and derstanding International Business Law is es- ciples as applied to human services and di- the aged. Prerequisites: HUSV 101 or SOC 101 sential to the study of International Relations, rect support workers across a spectrum of 3 semester hours including the global economy and business. programs. Programs include work in hospital, 3 semester hours community, day care, school, recreational, HUMAN SERVICES 389 rehabilitation and mental health settings. Stu- Seminar in Critical Issues in Contemporary INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 362 dents apply ethical principles throughout the Gerontology International Sales (Commercial) Transactions course to topics and case studies from the This course is interdisciplinary in its orienta- This course introduces the basic issues in an class text and from actual examples from their tion and its purpose is to familiarize students international sales transaction. Based on the own practicum placements. Students engage with the rich diversity of professional literature United Nations Convention on Contracts for in reading, discussion, writing, and individual contributing to the field of gerontology. In ad- the International Sale of Goods (CISG), the presentations during the course. Students rec- dition, it is designed to demonstrate the link- course examines formation of international ognize basic ethical terminology, apply ethical ages between theoretical issues and practical sales contracts, transfer of title to goods, al- models to relevant cases, and draft their own concerns in the field of aging. The course will location of risk of loss, methods of financing ethical decision-making model as a product of draw upon the knowledge and experience of the sale of goods, assurance of payment for this course. a variety of scientists and practitioners who goods, and rights and responsibilities of air 3 semester hours will lead discussions on selected issues to be and sea carriers. identified by the seminar’s participants. Prereq- 3 semester hours HUMAN SERVICES 331 uisites: GERO 101 and 12 additional hours of Process of Living and Dying INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 363 gerontology course work A seminar based on the premise that death Settlement of International Business Disputes 3 semester hours; upon student demand and dying are closely related to life and living. This course examines the techniques and in- This course explores the processes of death stitutions available to states, corporations, or and dying, its effect on family members, cul- Integrated Studies individuals for the peaceful settlement of in- tural attitudes toward death, and various pro- ternational business disputes. It focuses on the fessional and paraprofessional roles available INTEGRATED STUDIES C101 settlement of international business disputes Ethical Issues in Computing to deal with these issues. through such means as negotiation, mediation, Ethical basis for dealing with technological is- 3 semester hours arbitration, court systems of sovereignties, and sues involving the computer. Context for ethical the International Court of Justice. decision-making; ethical relativism, utilitarian- 3 semester hours
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 366 trajectory, students should be equipped to bet- nomic growth such as the leading economic International Business and Customs Unions ter contextualize and assess the challenges and indicators, prospects for macroeconomic stabil- This course examines the origins and histori- opportunities currently facing the Peoples Re- ity, and major risk factors that could have an cal development of the European Union, its public of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, adverse effect on business climate. institutions, business policies and special re- and the Koreas. 3 semester credits lationships with he rest of the world to create 3 semester hours INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY a common currency to achieve open trade in AND DIPLOMACY 345 business across borders. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY AND DIPLOMACY 329 Political Economy of EU 3 semester hours Political Economy of China This course studies the origin, evolution and This course is designed to help students make current development of the European Union. International Political Economy sense of contemporary China—its dynamic so- Focus will be on the political, economic, and cial and economic changes, its lasting political social impact of EU on Europe as a whole, on and Diplomacy culture, its enduring struggle for modernization individual member state, and on EU-US rela- INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY and democratization, and its evolving relations tions. Instructor’s permission may be required AND DIPLOMACY 201 with the rest of the world. The focus will be on for this course. Economics and Development major achievements, problems, and challeng- 3 semester credits This is an introductory course of economics es facing China today. Instructor’s permission INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY from a political science perspective. Major may be required for this course. AND DIPLOMACY 390 concepts and issues in both macro and mi- 3 semester credits Multinational Corporations in IPED cro economics will be covered, particularly as INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY This course analyzes the role of MNCs in IPE. they relate to politics. AND DIPLOMACY 340 (IPED 340/PSCI 303) Topics include the nature, objectives, and de- 3 semester credits Political Economy of Latin America cisions of MNCs in today’s politics and eco- INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY This course will explore pre-Colombian, as nomics, the political and economic implica- AND DIPLOMACY 202 well as colonial and post-colonial political and tions of foreign direct investment, and the Introduction to Political Economy economic development in Latin America. It effects of MNCs’ operations overseas on the The Introduction to Political Economy reviews will pay particular attention to socio-political political economy of the host country and the the ways in which politics, trade, and eco- developments of the Cold War period as well home country such as issues of outsourcing nomics are interwoven in today’s world. The as recent significant initiatives such as the San- and insourcing. Instructor’s permission may be course introduces students to basic concepts tiago Commitment, MERCOSUR, and NAFTA, required for this course. and issues in political economy and examines attempting to assess their impact upon Latin 3 semester credits the factors that have contributed to the evolu- America’s transformation from developmental- INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY tion of political economy and to the rise and ism, to Third World politics, to an emerging AND DIPLOMACY 391 fall of competing models of political economy. center of democratic capitalism. Sustainable Development 3 semester credits 3 semester credits This course concentrates on the relatively new INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY concept of sustainable development in inter- AND DIPLOMACY 203 AND DIPLOMACY 341 national political economy. Topics include, Political Economy of North America Political Economy of Middle East but are not limited to, pollution and pollution This course examines the interactions of This course will familiarize the students with control, environmental protection, education politics and economies of the United States, the patterns of economic development and the and occupational training, infrastructure, legal Mexico, and Canada. Issues to be covered in- evolution of economic institutions in the Mid- system, political and economic reform, pro- clude NAFTA, immigration, drug-trafficking, dle East and North Africa region after World ductivity, human resources, and linkage to the environment, terrorism, and foreign policies War Two. To the extent that political and social outside world. Instructor’s permission may be of the region. institutions are relevant for understanding the required for this course. 3 semester credits region’s economic development, the course 3 semester credits will also cover these subjects selectively. For INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY AND DIPLOMACY 321 (IPED 321/PSCI 321) example the students will learn about how AND DIPLOMACY 392 Political Economy of East Asia regional instability and political institutions The Geopolitics of Oil In recent decades, the East Asian region has of MENA countries have affected their ability Due to its critical importance in world econo- often been described as a model of socioeco- to implement economic reforms. Another im- my, petroleum has assumed a significant role in nomic development, which newly develop- portant topic that will be covered in detail is the maintenance of a stable international politi- ing regions should emulate. This course will the impact of oil wealth on political and eco- cal, economic, and security order. This course encourage learners to explore the extent to nomic development of the region. The course examines the international political economy which the East Asian paradigm of development will also familiarize the students with tools and associated with the exploration, production, is valid for other regions. This course will ex- procedures of country analysis and regional trading, and consumption of petroleum. It fo- plore the cultural and historical factors contrib- analysis and apply these tools to understanding cuses on how petroleum influences global and uting to the political and economic trajectories the present conditions of the MENA countries regional politics and economics in an interde- China, Korea, and Japan. Through studying with an eye to the future trends. The emphasis pendent world. Instructor’s permission may be East Asia’s unique sociopolitical and economic will be on analysis of the main drivers of eco-
255 International Political Economy and Diplomacy • Japanese • Korean • Law • Literature and Civilization required for this course. tory through use of film, video s, and newspa- 3 semester credits pers. Prerequisite: JAPN 102. Law 3 semester hours INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY LAW 251 AND DIPLOMACY 395 JAPANESE 104 Business Law I Political Economy of Environment Intermediate Japanese II Court systems, sources of law in the United This course studies various environmental Continuation of Japanese 103, with special fo- States, the constitutional basis of the legal sys- issues in international political economy. A cus on reading and writing with style and flu- tem, government power to regulate business, global perspective is stressed with references ency. Prerequisite: JAPN 103. the types and powers of administrative agen- made to several international environmental 3 semester hours cies, civil dispute resolution and alternatives agreements, their enforcement, and their im- to civil litigation; the law of contracts, fairness pact on global and regional economy. The JAPANESE 399 and good faith in interpretation of contracts, course will also discuss issues related to envi- Independent Study and the United Nations Convention on Con- ronment such as epidemics and their relations Special projects on topics not studied in de- tracts for the International Sale of Goods; prob- to international political economy. Instructor’s tail in regular courses, or on topics included lems in Agency and Employment, the ethical permission may be required for this course. in regular courses when those course are not implications of business decisions, the broad 3 semester credits available. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor functions of criminal and tort law, the Foreign and School Director. Corrupt Practices Act, and the constitutional INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY 1-6 semester hours AND DIPLOMACY 396 limitations on criminal procedure. Seminar on IPED 3 semester hours This is an advanced research seminar for IPED Korean LAW 252 majors. It focuses on IPE research methods Business Law II and senior thesis writing. Instructor’s permis- KOREAN 101 Uniform Commercial Code (Sales, Commercial sion may be required for this course. Elementary Korean I Paper, Bank Deposits and Collection); busi- 3 semester credits Introduction to the Korean language, stress- ness organization; Property (Personal Prop- ing speaking, listening, reading and writing. erty, Real Property, including Landlord and NTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY The course will start with the Korean writing AND DIPLOMACY 398 Tenant, and Estates and Wills). system, its phonetic/phonemic system, and Internship 3 semester hours its structure, continue with an examination of Professional, supervised, unpaid work in an what makes Korean unique to other languages, organization related to career goals. Prerequi- and then proceed with a step by step study of Literature and Civilization site: Permission of advisor and School Director. grammar, vocabulary, writing and conversation. 1-3 semester hours HUMANITIES C201A 3 semester hours The American Dreamer KOREAN 102 An interdisciplinary course which employs his- Japanese Elementary Korean II tory, literature and philosophy to examine and Continuation of Korean 101. Prerequisite: explain the cultures and values of a civilization JAPANESE 101 KORN 101 over time and place. Works studied include pri- Elementary Japanese I 3 semester hours mary historical and philosophical texts, as well Introduction to the Japanese language, stress- as literary and artistic creations. Currently, the ing speaking, listening, reading and writing. KOREAN 103 course looks at the civilization of the United Intermediate Korean I The course will feature the Japanese writing States, focusing on the “American Dream,” its Conversation based on the reading of modern system, and introduce the student to the lan- origins, growth and significance. This is a Core prose texts. Drill in written and oral expres- guage’s phonetic/phonemic structure gradu- Heritage Course. Prerequisite: English C101 or sion. Prerequisite: KORN 102 ally, with additional stress on pronunciations, department permission. 3 semester hours aural comprehension and basic conversation. 3 semester hours 3 semester hours KOREAN 104 Intermediate Korean II HUMANITIES 300 JAPANESE 102 Seminar Continuation of Korean 103. Prerequisite: Elementary Japanese II An interdisciplinary and thematic seminar that KORN 103 Continuation of Japanese 101. Prerequisite: focuses on the different approaches of history, 3 semester hours Japanese 101 literature, and philosophy to a common theme 3 semester hours KOREAN 399 or text. Independent Study 3 semester hours JAPANESE 103 Special projects on topics not studied in depth Intermediate Japanese I in regular courses, or on topics included in HUMANITIES 395 Conversation based on the reading of current regular courses when those courses are not Thesis prose texts. Thorough review of grammar and available. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor The student will work closely with his or her vocabulary, and continued drill in writing. In- and School Director. academic advisor on a mutually acceptable troduction to Japanese culture and recent his- 1-6 semester hours project involving serious research. 3 semester hours
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in the international arena. Prerequisite: MGMT MANAGEMENT 342 Management and Industrial 302; junior or senior status. Labor Law and Arbitration Relations 3 semester hours Modern labor legislation and its practical im- pact on present relations between labor and MANAGEMENT 311 MANAGEMENT 300 Comp and Benefit Administration management. Increasing role of government Interpersonal and Group Behavior in through federal statutes and agencies. Histori- Organizations Students in this course will examine the ma- jor foundation programs and skills that under cal background, principles, procedures and The student is introduced to behavior in or- judicial aspects of arbitration process. Nature ganizations on interpersonal, group and in- grid the current practice of Human Resource Management. Theory and method used in the and function of arbitration; powers of arbitra- tergroup levels. Group process is examined tor; and arbitration cases. Prerequisite: MGMT on both conceptual and experiential levels to design of compensation systems is explored, interviewing method and skill as applied to 305; junior or senior status. enhance understanding of interpersonal and 3 semester hours group processes, as well as to test and hone data gathering for problem solving or person- individual interpersonal and group participa- nel selection, surveys for compensation bench- MANAGEMENT 350 tion skill. Theories of Social Psychology and marking or employee attitude measurement, Business Policy and Strategy Group Sociology are examined and applied. and development of performance feedback A study of decision-making including integrat- Prerequisite: junior or senior status. and goal setting (MBO) programs are inten- ing analyses and policy determination at the 3 semester hours sively reviewed. Student projects in program overall management level. Students search applications are required. Prerequisite: MGMT for new knowledge and solutions to long MANAGEMENT 301 302; junior or senior status. and short term problems and opportunities Operations Management 3 semester hours in specific businesses. The coordination, inte- The student is introduced to the basic tools MANAGEMENT 320 gration and innovative application of theory and concepts used in managing the delivery and methods learned in previous courses are of products and services. Inventory cost con- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management the tools of research. Accordingly, the final trol, work flow design, development of work examination of each course shall constitute, standards, workplace layout, quality control, For starting or buying a new business, it is critical to develop practical business plans, therefore, an outcome assessment of what the project management, forecasting, capital in- student has learned in the program. This ex- vestment planning, capacity policy and related obtain financing, develop a marketing plan, project cash flow, organize the business, and amination, normally an extensive and compre- methods for management of operations are hensive case study, will be graded by several presented in this course. Prerequisite: junior develop financial controls to take advantage of opportunities in both domestic and inter- faculty members representing different and or senior status. relevant disciplines. 3 semester hours national markets. Work is done in teams and computer analysis is used. Prerequisites: ACCT 3 semester hours; open only to seniors MANAGEMENT 302 102, MKTG 305, and MGMT 302. The following courses are suggested for those Multicultural Management 3 semester hours students who wish to take elective courses in This course introduces students to the basics other disciplines which are related to or useful of organization and management theory, as MANAGEMENT 330 in the practice of management: they apply to the global market place. A cross- Leadership Lessons from the Movies cultural approach is used to examine the simi- In this course students watch a variety of mov- Communication in Industry. larities, differences and application of theory ies to examine the dynamics of leadership. Or- —See MCOMM 385. across national boundaries; and to identify ganizations and work units rise and fall based Industrial Psychology. those structural constants that permit business on leadership. Leaders must influence other —See PSYC 309. to be conducted on a global scale. Organiza- people to accomplish organizational goals in Social Psychology. tion culture, role structure, coordination and a way that often entails self-sacrifice and living —See PSYC 305. control methods, leadership, and business for the sake of others. Tests and Measurements. strategy are the basic theoretical constructs in- 3 semester hours —See PSYC 323. troduced and evaluated in the course. Prereq- MANAGEMENT 340 uisite: junior or senior status. Conflict and Negotiation 3 semester hours The development of conflict-management and Marketing MANAGEMENT 305 negotiating skills with particular emphasis on MARKETING 305 Human Resource Issues in Management achieving effective and efficient outcomes Principles of Marketing The student is introduced to current theory, within a global and multi-cultural context. Ex- The scope and significance of marketing. The research and practice in the management of periential exercises, readings and discussions retailing and wholesaling of consumer goods. human resources in organizations. Job design, will demonstrate various strategies for a broad Marketing agricultural and industrial goods. recruitment, selection, performance feedback, range of negotiating scenarios, e.g., buyer- Marketing policies and practices of business goal setting, training, employee rights, safe- seller, management-labor, personal salary in- firms. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. ty, compensation and benefits issues are re- crease, cross-national, etc. Prerequisite: junior 3 semester hours viewed within the context of their application or senior status. MARKETING 306 in the US as a world standard for such practic- 3 semester hours Digital Consumer Behavior es, with comparisons to customs and practices A qualitative analysis of marketing as a sys-
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tem for the satisfaction of human wants. The tions that have confronted businessmen. The breaking techniques, and yellow belt Palm contribution of psychologists, sociologists, an- impact of advertising on demand for products Fist and Front Snap kick breaking techniques. thropologists, and other behavioral scientists and services. Principal problems in the build- 1 semester hour to the understanding of consumer behavior. ing, implementing and evaluating of advertis- MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 111 Such topics as motivation, learning, life-cycle ing programs. Prerequisite: MKGT 305. Junior Taekwondo Practicum 2 and social-class analysis, culture and custom. or senior status. This level of Taekwondo training focuses on Prerequisite: junior or senior status. 3 semester hours the adaptation of the body to martial art train- 3 semester hours MARKETING 325 ing. Through this course, students are expect- MARKETING 307 Sales Management ed to achieve mastery of Taekwondo forms Management of Promotion Management of manufacturer’s salesmen. Sales Taegeuk No. 3 & 4, self defense techniques Advertising, personal selling, trade support, department organization. Selecting, training, No. 3 & 4, kicking techniques with a focus and public relations as elements of strategy. compensating, and supervising salesmen. Sales on the Roundhouse kick and Side kick, spar- Situation analysis planning, execution, and territories, travel expenses, quotas, and budgets. ring techniques with a focus on orange belt evaluation of promotional campaigns. Social Principles are applied to concrete problems. Elbow strike and Roundhouse kick breaking responsibilities of the firm and some of its ethi- Prerequisite: MKGT 305; junior or senior status. techniques and green belt Straight punch and cal problems. The impact of consumerism. Pre- 3 semester hours Side kick breaking techniques. 1 semester hour requisite: MKTG 305; junior or senior status. MARKETING 339 3 semester hours Retailing Management MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 112 MARKETING 308 Use of the case method to analyze and solve Taekwondo Practicum 3 Marketing Research problems faced by senior retail executives. This course focuses on enhancing the stu- Objectives, techniques, and limitations of li- Case histories set forth detailed background dent’s ability to maintain and increase physi- brary and field research applied to advertising, information to train the student in developing cal balance. Through this course, students are retailing, or sales management problems. As- alternative solutions and choosing from among expected to achieve mastery of Taekwondo signment of group projects requiring consid- them. Cases in each of the major fields of retail forms Taegeuk No. 5 & 6 (20 motions No. 5 erable initiative and resourcefulness. Measure- management, merchandising, publicity, person- & 23 motions No. 6, guiding themes “wind & ments of individual accomplishment by both nel, control, and service activities. Prerequisite: flowing like water”), self defense techniques group activity and individual evaluation of the MKGT 305; junior or senior status. No. 5 & 6, kicking techniques with a focus on project. Prerequisites: MGMT 120 and MKTG 3 semester hours the Back kick and Hook kick, sparring tech- 305; junior or senior status. MARKETING 342 niques with a focus on 1:1 basic sparring, blue 3 semester hours Multinational Marketing belt Back fist and Back kick breaking tech- niques and brown belt Knife hand and Hook MARKETING 309 Lecture and case studies, exploring cultural, Digital Marketing political, economic and legal aspects of the de- kick breaking techniques. New and developing digital technologies have velopment and operation of companies market- 1 semester hour impacted many basic platforms for which to- ing overseas. Planning, organizing, controlling, MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 114 day’s organizations operate and function. This and promoting for industrial and consumer Taekwondo Practicum 4 course will focus on how businesses can de- goods. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. This Taekwondo class will focus on enhanc- velop, incorporate and leverage digital mar- 3 semester hours ing concentration skills. Through this course, keting into their overall marketing strategies. MARKETING 350 students are expected to achieve mastery of Additionally this course will investigate current Marketing Management Taekwondo form Taegeuk No. 7, self defense e-commerce and mobile commerce trends. The nature and scope of marketing manage- technique No. 7, kicking techniques with a 3 semester hours ment. The interpretation of environmental focus on the Back Spin Hook kick, sparring techniques with a focus on basic skill sparring, MARKETING 310 factors affecting marketing decisions and ap- Service Marketing plication of managerial concepts to marketing breaking techniques of Half Knuckle punch Marketing in service industries, stressing the strategy. Adaptation of resources and objec- and Back Spin Hook kick. At the completion unique problems of marketing intangibles. tives in the development of marketing plans. of this course, there will be a 1st degree black This course focuses on the development, im- Prerequisite: junior or senior status. belt test for participating students. plementation and control of strategy, systems 3 semester hours 1 semester hour and people for effective service operations. MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 121 Case studies are selected from professional Martial Arts Studies Taiji Practicum 1 services, transportation, hotels and resorts, This course introduces the student to Martial and various other retail services. Prerequisite: MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 110 Arts of Taiji including the performance of the MKGT 305. Taekwondo Practicum 1 first part of the Yang Style short form. It in- 3 semester hours This is an introduction to Taekwondo, com- cludes an introduction to Taiji principles, and mencing with instructions in essential class- will work to expand the student’s range of MARKETING 319 room etiquette and training rules. Through this Advertising Management motion, coordination, and introduce students course, students are expected to achieve mas- to Qigong level 1 training on exercises one to A critique of advertising from the viewpoint of tery of Taekwondo forms Taegeuk No. 1 & 2 management. Case problem-solving of situa- five. It will introduce and compare the major as well as white belt Hammer Fist and Axe kick Taiji styles and note how they differ from each
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other. Fighting applications of Taiji (as well physical principles (head suspended; pelvis various schools. We examine the unfolding as the health applications) will be presented. tucked in with toe in and knee out; chest con- of the Shaolin Gongfu schools influenced by The concepts of flexibility and range of motion cave; body rounded; shoulders lowered; waist Chan as well as the Wudang tradition influ- are introduced as tools to explain Taiji’s prin- loose; ‘qua’ loose; and deep breathing). It in- enced by Daoism, the emergence of Martial ciples. Practicum 1 will also introduce physi- troduces the skills required to incorporate the Arts in the Hwarang movement of the Korean cal principles of head suspended; the pelvis principles into Taiji learning and practice. The Silla kingdom and their revival after the Japa- tucked in with toe in and knee out; relaxed concepts of flexibility and range of motion are nese occupation, and the transformation of execution of smooth movements; exercises presented for discussion and written assign- Gongfu traditions in Japan via Okinawa. for overall coordination of the body and the ments. Research methods will be introduced 3 semester hours mind-body connection. This practicum pres- to permit independent gathering of Taiji infor- MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 213 ents the first 16 movements of the Yang Style mation for study and personal growth. Taiji 3 Martial Arts and East Asian Thought Short Form. Students will learn to demonstrate also presents Qigong training, continuing to This course examines the impact of East Asian the 16 movements and begin to incorporate prepare students physically for proper Taiji ex- philosophy and religion on the Martial Arts. the physical principles into the 16 Taiji move- ecution. Qigong exercises are more strenuous The course begins by outlining the major ments. Students will learn the horse stance and and are aimed at greater flexibility with longer teachings of Buddhism, Daoism, and to a less- bow stance and be introduced to the role that strength-training periods. er extent, Confucianism, focusing on key clas- they play in Taiji movements. Emphasis is on Prerequisite: Marts 122 or Instructor’s Approv- sics. Following this we will explore the ways in slow and relaxed movement of the body as a al based on Testing. which these teachings came to influence what single coordinated unit. 1 semester hour was originally a martial tradition, resulting in a 1 semester hour MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 124 variety of complex systems that placed greater MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 122 Taiji Practicum 4 emphasis on mental as well as physical pow- Taiji Practicum 2 This course will introduce the third part of ers, self-cultivation and personal fulfillment. This course will include form correction of the the Yang Style Short Form. It will incorporate 3 semester hours first part of the Yang Style Short Form, fur- breathing techniques into the form and will MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 214 ther analysis of Taiji principles and a detailed introduce the concept of form assessment for Daoism and Taiji application and study of the meaning of Taiji the incorporation and execution of Taiji prin- This course will examine both the historical movements. Form correction incorporates the ciples. It will build on earlier training to begin and conceptual relationship between Dao- concept of qi into movement and into the ex- to introduce the martial arts applications of ism and Taiji. It will examine ways in which ecution of the form. The focus is on correctly Taiji in preparation for push hands classes and key concepts of Daoism are reflected in Taiji executing the first 16 moves while observing Qigong training level 4 on the entire set (ex- practice. In the study of the history of the re- Taiji’s physical principles. This course will in- ercises one to twelve). This course will begin lationship between Daoism and Taiji, we will clude body strengthening and alignment using to prepare students to assume leadership roles note the differences between the received tra- Qigong training on exercises six to twelve. It in higher levels of study. Taiji 4 reviews Taiji’s dition of this relationship (as transmitted from also introduces the physical principles of the principles and communicates how the Taiji master to student in the pedagogical process) seesaw movement and the concave chest. Ad- form performance is assessed based on the versus historical documentation that, through ditional instruction is provided to strengthen principles. Both the self-defense aspects and primary sources, independently confirms the the body to maintain proper alignment and the self-cultivation aspects (of body, mind & longstanding ties between the two. In the re- balance throughout the form. Form correction spirit) of the Yang Style Short Form will be pre- view of the linkage between Daoism and Taiji further seeks to eliminate the reinforcement of sented. The class will stress ongoing individual we will focus on the cosmology of the Book poor execution caused by repeating incorrect Taiji training and students will be encouraged of Changes, which informs the conceptual form movements in the early stages of Taiji to develop individual Taiji training formats. framework of Taiji, as well as influential Dao- training. Taiji 2 expands basic Qigong training This class also presents training and informa- ist concepts such as Wu Wei (No Action), Yin by introducing Qigong exercises to promote tion required to lead Qigong classes on the en- and Yang and passive values as depicted in the alignment and strength. Prerequisite: Marts tire set of twelve exercises. Prerequisite: Marts Laozi, Zhuangzi, the Book of Changes, and the 121 or Instructor’s Approval based on Testing. 123 or Instructor’s Approval based on Testing. Taijiquan Treatise. 1 semester hour 1 semester hour 3 semester hours MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 123 MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 212 MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 234 Taiji Practicum 3 The History of Martial Arts Issues in Taiji This course will introduce students to the sec- This course traces the origins, growth and di- This course invites students to be participants ond part of the Yang Style Short Form. Stu- versification of the Martial Arts in China, Korea in a discussion on the challenges faced by Taiji dents will learn to incorporate Taiji principles and Japan. Emphasis is placed on the evidence at this stage of its one thousand year history. into the form. At this stage, greater emphasis of primary historical texts, including the Five Through selected readings and class discus- will be placed on integrated body movement Classics of pre-Qin China as well as early his- sions students will consider pertinent issues and mind power (concentration) to move the tories of Korea and Japan such as the Samguk such as the ongoing division among the styles body as a single unit and will include Qigong Yusa and the Kojiki. The historical information of Taiji and various perceptions of Taiji in training level 3 on the entire set of exercises gleaned from these sources is compared to modern society (e.g., the view of Taiji as pri- one to twelve. the narratives and mythologies passed down marily an activity for seniors and the percep- Taiji 3 reinforces the understanding of the through the written and oral traditions of the tion that Taiji is disengaged from the world).
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Furthermore, it will invite students to consider This level of Taekwondo training focuses on this level includes the study of yielding and ways in which the study of Taiji can contribute the cultivation of patience and endurance. sticking to neutralize an attacker’s strength to academic discourse, to the improvement of Through this course, students are expected and skills. The intermediate practica provide social well-being, and to the future direction to achieve mastery of Taekwondo forms Pal- a comprehensive grasp of the self-defense and of society. Gae No. 4 & 5, intermediate self defense tech- martial arts aspects of Taiji through the ac- 3 semester hours niques No. 5 & 6, kicking technique with a quisition of specific techniques and training. MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 235 focus on the Jump Back kick and Jump Hook Systematic training is divided into 4 levels de- Issues in Taekwondo kick, sparring techniques with a focus on signed to educate students in basic self-defense This course invites students to consider the Olympic style sparring offense and defense techniques and internal strength training up to challenges faced by Taekwondo at this stage in combination skills, 1st degree black belt level the competitive Martial Artist level. Practicum 6 its history. Through selected readings and class 3 Jump Back kick breaking techniques and 1st also emphasizes correction and improvement discussions students will consider such perti- degree black belt level 2 belt Jump Hook kick of the Short Form. Prerequisite: MARTS 251 or nent issues as the perception of Taekwondo as breaking techniques. Instructor’s Approval based on Testing. an overly aggressive sport or as an unregulated 1 semester hour 1 semester hour industry, far removed from the ideals of its pro- MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 244 MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 253 genitors. Discussion will also consider ways Taekwondo Practicum 8 Taiji Practicum 7 in which Taekwondo has been transformed This level of Taekwondo training focuses on Practicum 7 focuses on the application of the through its assimilation into academia and into the cultivation of self-esteem as well as self- short form for self defense and it also empha- non-Korean society. Participants will consider control. Through this course, students are sizes continued Short Form improvement. The the impact that Taekwondo has had on youth expected to achieve mastery of Taekwondo intermediate practica (5-8) provide a compre- in the United States and will examine whether forms Pal-Gae No. 6 (guiding theme “water”), hensive grasp of the self-defense and martial and how it might make a positive contribution intermediate self defense technique No. 7, arts aspects of Taiji through the acquisition of towards the problems that they face. kicking techniques with a focus on the Jump specific techniques and training. Systematic 3 semester hours Back Spinning Hook kick, sparring techniques training on this level is meant to to help to MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 241 with a focus on Olympic style sparring offense prepare with the basic self-defense techniques Taekwondo Practicum 5 and defense combination skills and hand com- and internal strength training needed to begin This level of Taekwondo training focuses on bination techniques, 1st degree black belt level to compete on the level of a Taiji Martial Art- the cultivation of self-control. 1 breaking Jump Back Spinning Hook kick ist. Prerequisite: MARTS 252 or Instructor’s Ap- Through this course, students are expected to techniques. After this level is completed, there proval based on Testing. achieve mastery of Taekwondo forms Go-Ryo will be the 2nd degree black belt test including 1 semester hour & Pal-Gae No. 1, intermediate self defense a Martial Arts Essay test. MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 254 techniques No. 1 & 2, kicking technique and 1 semester hour Taiji Practicum 8 board breaking with a focus on the Jump Axe MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 251 Practicum 8 is meant to complete students’ kick and Jump Front kick, sparring techniques Taiji Practicum 5 training in basic self-defense techniques and with a focus on Olympic style sparring offense Practicum 5 introduces the ways in which be- internal strength training to the level needed to combination skills, 1st degree black belt (level ginning fighting techniques rely on movement be a Martial Artist who can participate in Taiji 7) Jump Axe kick breaking techniques and 1st from the Short Form. The intermediate practica competitions. Practicum 8 focuses on Punch- degree black belt level 6 belt Jump Front kick (practica 5-8) are meant to provide a compre- ing & kicking techniques, footwork and en- breaking techniques. hensive grasp of the self-defense and martial durance training. It also emphasizes correction 1 semester hour arts aspects of Taiji through the acquisition of and preparation of the Short Form for demon- MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 242 specific techniques and training. Systematic stration. In preparing students for graduation, Taekwondo Practicum 6 training is divided into 4 levels designed to ed- Practicum 8 provides a comprehensive review This level of Taekwondo training focuses on ucate students in basic self-defense techniques of the Taiji topics and techniques introduced the cultivation of self-confidence. and internal strength training up to the compet- in earlier practica. Prerequisite: MARTS 253 or Through this course, students are expected itive Martial Artist level. Practicum 5 emphasizes Instructor’s Approval based on Testing. to achieve mastery of Taekwondo forms Pal- coordination and flexibility. In Practicum 5 stu- 1 semester hour Gae No. 2 & 3, intermediate self defense tech- dents begin the practice of the push hands and MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 261 niques No. 3 & 4, kicking techniques with are introduced to the fast form that consists of Psychosocial Aspects of Martial Arts a focus on the Jump Roundhouse kick and set routines of defense, repositioning, attacks, The present course introduces students to the Jump Side kick, sparring techniques with a fo- movements and strikes. Prerequisite: MARTS Western concepts of psychosocial develop- cus on Olympic style sparring defense combi- 124 or Instructor’s Approval based on Testing. ment and self-actualization and to the East nation skills, 1st degree black belt level 5 Jump 1 semester hour Asian concept of self-cultivation. It then iden- Roundhouse kick breaking techniques and 1st MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 252 tifies the character development objectives of degree black belt level 4 belt Jump Side kick Taiji Practicum 6 three different martial arts—Taiji, Taekwondo, breaking techniques. Practicum 6 dedicates special attention to the and Judo. It follows with an examination of 1 semester hour philosophy and practice of Qi Gong for the research on the psychological impact of prac- MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 243 purpose of cultivating qi and improving self ticing martial arts, with an emphasis on self- Taekwondo Practicum 7 defense and short form skills. Self-defense on concept, self-esteem, mood, phenomenology,
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psychological health, psychotherapeutic out- teaching assistants. enhancing the sense of magnanimity and ser- comes, and self-actualization. In addition, the 1 semester hour vice to others. Through this course, students course examines the impact of the martial arts MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 320 are expected to achieve mastery of Taekwon- on aggression and hostility, sex discrimination Taekwondo Practicum 10 do form Jitae (guiding theme “human and na- and feminist awareness, and traditionalism This level of Taekwondo training focuses on ture”), high advanced self defense techniques versus modernization. cultivating the sense of personal achievement. No. 1 & 2, kicking techniques with a focus on 3 semester hours Through this course, students are expected to the Jump Point kick and Jump Scissor kick, MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 278 achieve mastery of Taekwondo form Taeback sparring techniques with a focus on free style Survey of the Martial Arts (guiding theme “human”), advanced self de- defense sparring, 3rd degree black belt level 7 This course introduces the theoretical foun- fense techniques No. 3 & 4, kicking technique Jump Point kick breaking techniques and 3rd dations of a variety of Martial Arts, including with a focus on the Double Side kick and degree black belt level 6 belt Jump Scissor kick Taiji, Gongfu, Taekwondo, Hapkido, Karate, Double Back kick, sparring techniques with a breaking techniques. Students in this class are Judo, and Jujitsu. Through video, demonstra- focus on Olympic style defense strategy skills, qualified to serve as teaching assistants. tions, and other modalities students will also 2nd degree black belt level 5 Double Side kick 1 semester hour be exposed to the major techniques used in breaking techniques and 2nd degree black MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 324 each of the Martial Arts introduced. belt level 4 belt Double Back kick breaking Taekwondo Practicum 14 3 semester hours techniques. Students in this class are qualified This level of Taekwondo training focuses MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 311 to serve as teaching assistants. on cultivating social and leadership skills. Communication and Martial Arts 1 semester hour Through this course, students are expected to This course is designed to introduce Martial MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 321 achieve mastery of Taekwondo form Cheon- Arts Studies students to the concepts and prac- Taekwondo Practicum 11 kwon (guiding theme “universal”), high ad- tices of intercultural communication. Topics This level of Taekwondo training focuses on vanced self defense techniques No. 3 & 4, kick- will include Martial Arts and non-verbal com- cultivating dedication to goals and ideals. ing technique with a focus on the Jump Split munication, Martial Arts and verbal communi- Through this course, students are expected Front kick & Jump 360º Back Kick, sparring cation, the influence of culture on communi- to achieve mastery of Taekwondo form Sipjin techniques with a focus on free style offense cation and intercultural conflict resolution. The (guiding theme “nature’s 10 ideas”), advanced sparring, 3rd degree black belt level 5 Jump course will be conducted in the context of the self defense techniques No. 5 & 6, kicking Split Front kick breaking techniques and 3rd martial artist as a leader and as a communica- technique with a focus on the Double Hook degree black belt level 4 belt Jump 360º Back tor. The martial artist will be viewed as a com- kick and Double Back Hook kick, sparring kick breaking techniques. Students in this class municator both in the role of instructor and in techniques with a focus on Olympic style of- are qualified to serve as teaching assistants. the role of manager. fense and defense strategy skills, 2nd degree 1 semester hour 3 semester hours black belt level 3 Double Hook kick breaking MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 325 MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 312 techniques and 2nd degree black belt level 2 Taekwondo Practicum 15 Image and Reality in the Martial Arts belt Double Back Hook kick breaking tech- This level of Taekwondo training focuses on This course explores popular concepts about niques. Students in this class are qualified to the cultivation of ethical thinking. Through the Martial Arts as depicted in modern media, serve as teaching assistants. this course, students are expected to achieve particularly cinema and television, and con- 1 semester hour mastery of Taekwondo form Hansoo (guiding trasts them with historical and literary perspec- theme “water”), high advanced self-defense tives drawn from East Asian classics and Mar- MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 322 Taekwondo Practicum 12 techniques No. 5 & 6, kicking technique with tial Arts texts. a focus on the Jump Triple Front kick & Jump 3 semester hours This level of Taekwondo training focuses on cultivating humility. Through this course, Triple Roundhouse Kick, sparring techniques MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 319 students are expected to achieve mastery of with a focus on free style offense/defense Taekwondo Practicum 9 Taekwondo form Keumkang (guiding theme combination sparring, 3rd degree black belt This level of Taekwondo training focuses “wisdom and virtuosity”), advanced self de- level 3 Jump Triple Front kick breaking tech- on enhancing team spirit and cooperation. fense techniques No. 7, kicking technique niques and 3rd degree black belt level 2 belt Through this course, students are expected to with a focus on the Tornado kick, sparring Jump Triple Roundhouse kick breaking tech- achieve mastery of Taekwondo form Keum- techniques with a focus on Olympic style psy- niques. Students in this class are qualified to kang (guiding theme “wisdom and virtuosity”), chological strategy skills, 2nd degree black serve as teaching assistants. advanced self defense techniques No. 1 & 2, belt level 1 breaking techniques of Tornado 1 semester hour kicking technique with a focus on the Double kick. After this level is completed, there will MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 326 Front kick and Double Roundhouse kick, spar- be the 3rd degree black belt test including a Taekwondo Practicum 16 ring techniques with a focus on Olympic style Martial Arts Essay test. Students in this class are This level of Taekwondo training focuses on offense strategy skills, 2nd degree black belt qualified to serve as teaching assistants. consolidating the various aspects of self cul- level 7 Double Front kick breaking techniques 1 semester hour tivation. Through this course, students are and 2nd degree black belt level 6 belt Double expected to achieve mastery of Taekwondo Roundhouse kick breaking techniques Begin- MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 323 Taekwondo Practicum 13 form Ilyo (guiding theme “mind/body unity”), ning with the achievement of the 2nd degree high advanced self-defense techniques No. 7, black belt, students are qualified to serve as This level of Taekwondo training focuses on
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kicking technique with a focus on the Creative designed to build on basic and intermediate of advanced techniques. Systematic training in kick, sparring techniques with a focus on the Taiji knowledge in self defense and in physi- practica 9-16 is designed to build on basic and meaning of sparring, 3rd degree black belt lev- cal strength training that is meant to bring stu- intermediate Taiji knowledge in self defense el 1 Creative kick breaking techniques. Upon dents to the level of accomplished Martial Art- and in physical strength training to bring stu- the completion of this level, students will have ists. Study includes emphasis on self-cultivation dents to the level of accomplished Martial Art- the 4th degree black belt test including both (body and mind), internal strength training and ists. Study includes emphasis on self-cultivation a practical test and a written examination. cultivation of qi. In Practicum 9 Students are (body and mind), internal strength training and Students in this class are qualified to serve as also introduced to the Qi Gong 5 exercise set. cultivation of qi. Prerequisite: MARTS 353 Taiji teaching assistants. Prerequisite: MARTS 254 Taiji Practicum 8 or Practicum 11. 1 semester hour successful testing into the program for those 1 semester hour who studied Taiji prior to coming to the Uni- MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 330 MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 355 versity of Bridgeport. Internship Taiji Practicum 13 1 semester hour Senior level students of the Martial Arts Stud- Practicum 13, along with continuing the study ies degree program should complete an in- MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 352 of Long Form technique, provides an introduc- ternship at an established Martial Arts school Taiji Practicum 10 tion to the role of meditation in martial arts or in a business, or government agency. The Practicum 10 introduces the second part of the and introduces meditation techniques. Each internship will be complemented by a written Long Form. Systematic training in this practi- advanced practicum represents an additional report and will be done under the supervision cum is designed to build on basic and inter- step toward the student developing a compre- of a professor. mediate Taiji knowledge in self defense and in hensive grasp of Taiji through the acquisition 3 semester hours physical strength training to bring students to of sets of advanced techniques. Systematic the level of accomplished Martial Artists. Study training in practica 9-16 is designed to build MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 340 includes emphasis on self-cultivation (body on basic and intermediate Taiji knowledge in Senior Thesis or Presentation and mind), internal strength training and culti- self defense and in physical strength training The senior thesis or a creative presentation vation of qi. Practicum 10 again stresses conti- to bring students to the level of accomplished based on the Martial Arts emphasizes research nuity of movement, coordination and presents Martial Artists. Study includes emphasis on self- and research methods. This course may only new Taiji movements that are not found in the cultivation (body and mind), internal strength be taken after having completed 90 semester Short Form. Students are also introduced to the training and cultivation of qi. Prerequisite: hours or more in the program. If a student Qi Gong 10 exercise set. Prerequisite: MARTS MARTS 354 Taiji Practicum 12. elects to write a thesis, his/her work will be 351 Taiji Practicum 9. 1 semester hour expected to demonstrate a theoretical under- 1 semester hour standing of the Martial Arts (e.g., technical, MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 356 philosophical, and historical) and their rela- MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 353 Taiji Practicum 14 tionship with the broader cultural, philosophi- Taiji Practicum 11 Practicum 14 introduces advanced Taiji fight- cal, and social context in which they evolved. In practicum 11 students are introduced to ing techniques. Systematic training in practica Independent research and creative thinking the third part of the Long Form. Systematic 9-16 is designed to build on basic and inter- will be emphasized as well as the ability to training in advanced practica is designed to mediate Taiji knowledge in self defense and in gather and conduct research and formulate a build on basic and intermediate Taiji knowl- physical strength training to bring students to position in a critical and analytical manner. edge in self defense and in physical strength the level of accomplished Martial Artists. Study Students choosing to do a presentation based training to bring students to the level of ac- includes emphasis on self-cultivation (body on their Martial Arts skills would normally do complished Martial Artists. Study includes em- and mind), internal strength training and cul- so both to demonstrate their technical mastery phasis on self-cultivation (body and mind), tivation of qi. Practicum includes light contact of the Martial Arts as well as their creativity. internal strength training and cultivation of qi. sparring and introduces students to the role The senior presentation might consist of proj- Practicum 11 stresses continuity of movement that the forms play in self-defense. Prerequi- ects such as the creation and performance of and coordination. In this Practicum, students site: MARTS 355 Taiji Practicum 13. a new form or the adaptation of a Martial Arts are introduced to additional new Long Form 1 semester hour form to music or to poetry. The presentation movements, not included in the Short Form. MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 357 should show ways in which the Martial Arts They continue the study and application of the Taiji Practicum 15 contribute to a broader socio-cultural context. Qi Gong 10 exercise set. Prerequisite: MARTS Practicum 15 continues the systematic training 3 semester hours 352 Taiji Practicum 10. designed to build on basic and intermediate 1 semester hour MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 351 Taiji knowledge in self-defense and physical Taiji Practicum 9 MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 354 strength training to help to bring students to the Practicum 9 focuses on the first part of the Taiji Practicum 12 level of accomplished Martial Artists. In Practi- Long Form with an emphasis on continuity of Practicum 11 includes the Long Form correc- cum 15 students are introduced to the philoso- movement and on new moves not included in tion and places emphasis on coordination and phy of qi and are provided with an understand- the Short Form. Practicum 9 and above are de- continuity of (108) movements. It also con- ing of how qi relates to the meridian chart, to signed for students who enter the Martial Arts tinues with the Qi Gong 10 exercise set. The alignment, and to the body’s internal systems. of Taiji track with advanced standing. Begin- advanced practica provide a comprehensive Prerequisite: MARTS 356 Taiji Practicum 14. ning with this practicum, systematic training is grasp of Taiji through the acquisition of sets 1 semester hour
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MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 358 MASS COMMUNICATION 205 and interactive media. Taiji Practicum 16 Interpersonal Communication 3 semester hours. Practicum 16 represents the highest level of An introductory survey of interpersonal com- training in Taiji at the University. It is meant munication theories and their application to MASS COMMUNICATION 240 News Reporting & Writing to contribute to the students’ comprehensive face-to-face, group, organizational and medi- Introduction to reporting techniques – sources grasp of Taiji because of their acquisition of ated contexts. The classroom becomes a labo- of news, interviewing, public document and da- proficiency in sets of advanced techniques. ratory for gaining knowledge of the processes tabase searches – and their application in writ- This course is meant to build on basic and of communication, perception, language and ing various forms of news stories. Instructor’s intermediate Taiji knowledge in self defense meaning. permission may be required for this course. and in physical strength training in previous 3 semester hours 3 semester hours practica to bring students to the level of ac- MASS COMMUNICATION 211 complished Martial Artists. Study in this practi- MASS COMMUNICATION 242 Communication Theory cum continues the emphasis on self-cultivation Introduction to New Media An examination of communication theories (body and mind), internal strength training An overture to computer-based media, tech- which includes theories on verbal communica- and cultivation of qi. Practicum 16 prepares nology and the digital information age. This tion, nonverbal communication, interpersonal each students to perform a demonstration primer includes history, current digital media, communication, self-concept, relationship of the combined Long and Short forms. This a look at technology trends and the future of development, influence, conflict, group com- practicum serves as a comprehensive review of digital media. Topics include computers—their munication, decision-making, gender com- Taiji topics and techniques prior to graduation. origins and functions; hardware and software; munication, organizational communication, Prerequisite: MARTS 357 Taiji Practicum 15. file management; networks; data security; E- intercultural communication, and media com- 1 semester hour Commerce; the Internet—its history and devel- munication. opment; the basis of interactivity between hu- 3 semester hours Mass Communication mans and machines, and machine to machine; MASS COMMUNICATION 218 and other timely issues. Instructor’s permission MASS COMMUNICATION 110 Media Aesthetics may be required for this course. Public Communication The artistic philosophy and practical appli- 3 semester hours The process and variables of everyday public cations of creating effective media. This is a hands-on laboratory course. The study focus- MASS COMMUNICATION 247 address are examined through situations, con- Fashion Journalism es on aesthetics as a physical expression of tent, presentation strategies and effects, and by This course covers the basic elements of fash- creative and marketing goals and how this is classroom practice in the basic principles of ion journalism for magazines (women’s and put into practice when communicating mes- oral communication. men’s) and newspapers. Students will analyze sages through images and words. Subjects 3 semester hours examples of fashion journalism and will learn include compositional strategy, visual literacy fashion writing, photo shoot coordination MASS COMMUNICATION 111 and message design. This knowledge shapes (planning, styling, budgeting, etc.), and copy Introduction to Mass Communication design critical to working in new media and preparation. Instructor’s permission may be The role and function of the mass media. Sur- every other type of media produced—docu- required for this course. vey of newspapers, magazines, books, radio, ments, ads, brochures, video, proposals, and 3 semester hours television, film, advertising and public rela- more. This course will offer an introduction tions. Criticism, challenges and professional to Photoshop. Instructor’s permission may be MASS COMMUNICATION 251 opportunities. required for this course. Sports Journalism 3 semester hours 3 semester hours It covers both sports writing and sports broad- casting. Learn skills of reporting of competition MASS COMMUNICATION 200 MASS COMMUNICATION 220 Co-Operative Education Introduction to Advertising and play-by-play coverage, communicating about sports through word and image, com- Professional, supervised work in an organiza- An examination of the theories and practices mentary, and interview skills. Instructor’s per- tion related to career goals. Prerequisite: Per- of advertising. Historical, legal, and social psy- mission may be required for this course. mission of department required. chological aspects of advertising. Advertising 3 semester hours 1-3 semester hours explored from both client side and agency MASS COMMUNICATION 201 side perspectives. Instructor’s permission may MASS COMMUNICATION 252 Persuasive Communication be required for this course. Introduction to Web Publishing Study of communication as a form of influ- 3 semester hours A comprehensive overview in planning, or- ganizing and creating a web site. The course ence; the process and functions involved, its MASS COMMUNICATION 235 potential and limitations; social and personal- Writing for Media features emphasis on creative and communica- tions imperatives in web page creation includ- ity factors related to persuasibility, attitude for- This course is an introduction to media writ- ing design, layout, navigation and usability. mation and change. Students will analyze and ing. Students will practice writing and editing This course offers the use of Dreamweaver. present persuasive messages. news, public relations materials, broadcast Topics include web site types, structures, the 3 semester hours scripts, and advertising copy. It includes a importance of the home page, understanding grammar and style review specifically for print screen real estate and how to use it effectively,
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white space, typography, titles and headlines, tion, technical reports, and principles of group problems of coverage, duplication, costs and search engines and how to get listed and many behavior. Students’ skills are assessed relative scheduling. Instructor’s permission may be re- other issues and topics related to effective web to the levels of communication required in var- quired for this course. page creation. Instructor’s permission may be ious career areas and cultural milieus. 3 semester hours required for this course. 3 semester hours MASS COMMUNICATION 333 3 semester hours MASS COMMUNICATION 290 TV Commercials MASS COMMUNICATION 255 Intercultural Communication Study how advertising strategies are translated Sports Business and Marketing Study of basic concepts, theories, and practices into creative briefs and message strategies that This course provides an overview of major of intercultural communication, including ele- guide the creative process. Special consider- sports business issues. It covers professional, ments of cultural systems, social identification ation is given to the roles of TV commercials, Olympic, collegiate sports, studies sports as a and group relations, influence of culture, lan- the format elements of TV commercials, the business, and discusses sports marketing, pro- guage and culture, nonverbal communication, advantages of TV commercials, the creative motion, and sports sponsorships. Instructor’s intercultural negotiation, and intercultural con- process of designing TV commercials, and the permission may be required for this course. flict resolution. Intercultural communication as creation of TV commercials. Instructor’s per- 3 semester hours applied to interpersonal communication, group mission may be required for this course. communication, organizational communica- 3 semester hours MASS COMMUNICATION 262 tion, public communication, and mass com- Writing for Interactive Media MASS COMMUNICATION 339 munication. Communication principles will Understanding the Internet as an information Advertising and Public Relations Campaigns be applied to intercultural interaction so that vehicle and how the role of the writer is more In-depth analysis and practice in strategies and misunderstanding, prejudice, stereotypes, and than just creating strong text. This course of- tactics employed in creating advertising and discrimination can be reduced or eliminated. fers discussion and hands-on work in the art public relations programs for clients. Principal 3 semester hours and science of effective organization, prepa- focus on working on a competitive group proj- ration, writing and editing for the interactive MASS COMMUNICATION 303 ect preparing an agency-style presentation for media audience. Instructor’s permission may Communication and Group Decision-Making a real or hypothetical client. Instructor’s per- be required for this course. Study of group communication patterns, group mission may be required for this course. Pre- 3 semester hours functions, group dynamics, and theories of requisites: Mass Communication 220, 323, 330. group communication. Special attention given 3 semester hours MASS COMMUNICATION 270 to listening, formation of messages, critical MASS COMMUNICATION 340 Public Relations thinking, decision-making process, leadership, The Community Newspaper Current practices and problems, with emphasis group conflicts, problem solving, and tech- A total working environment centered about on the role of the public relations practitioner niques for effective group communication. the publication of a community newspaper. as a specialist in communications, analyst of 3 semester hours public opinion, and counselor to the major Reporting, coverage of beats, interviews, han- sponsors of public communication. Instructor’s MASS COMMUNICATION 306 dling complex stories and in-depth news re- permission may be required for this course. Argumentation and Debate ports. Instructor’s permission may be required 3 semester hours Knowledge and practice in the craft of research for this course. and reasoning in argumentative communica- 3 semester hours MASS COMMUNICATION 272 tion. Practice in analysis, evidence, briefing, Creating Digital Media refutation, and delivery of arguments. MASS COMMUNICATION 341 From pre-production through post-produc- 3 semester hours Magazine and Feature Writing tion, video production technique for digital An in-depth experience of writing for periodi- media is explored. Lectures and projects will MASS COMMUNICATION 323 cals. Focus is on the additional research and lead students to a greater understanding of Advertising Copywriting preparation needed for this medium. Principles message direction, aesthetics and finessing Critical study and application of communi- of advocacy and rhetoric and their relevance in a project through conclusion. This course is cation principles and concepts as applied to the news media are explored. Instructor’s per- designed as an introductory primer to the cre- planning and preparing advertising messages. mission may be required for this course. ation of digital video. Instructor’s permission Intuitive verses research based aspects of ad- 3 semester hours vertising creativity. Writing and visualization for may be required for this course. MASS COMMUNICATION 342 3 semester hours print, broadcast, and new media. Instructor’s permission may be required for this course. Digital Project Management MASS COMMUNICATION 284 3 semester hours Students work in teams to create and produce Business and Professional Communications an original web site or extensively improve Understanding and development of communi- MASS COMMUNICATION 330 an existing one, working in conjunction with cations skills necessary for individuals to func- Advertising Media Planning a real-world client. The work is performed tion effectively in business and corporate roles. An investigation of various mass media audi- in a real-life, deadline driven environment Special consideration given to the verbal and ences’ characteristics, preferences and compo- and will produce a portfolio piece for those nonverbal elements of the work situation: bar- sition and how that information is obtained and entering the field of digital media. Students riers to communications, listening skills, inter- used in planning media strategy in advertising. learn the roles and duties of those who work viewing, instructional skills, forms of negotia- Topics include characteristics and evaluation of on interactive teams. Instructor’s permission major media rates and sources of information; may be required for this course. Prerequisite:
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MCOM 252 Introduction to Web Publishing MASS COMMUNICATION 360 documentary, news stories, video news re- 3 semester hours Broadcast News Writing leases, product demonstration, training vid- A course on writing news for broadcast me- eos, and many others. Instructor’s permission MASS COMMUNICATION 345 dia. Emphasis on broadcast style, specificity may be required for this course. Prerequisite: Newspaper Editing and Production of language, time constraints, writing to tape MCOM 272 Creating Digital Video. Principles of editing in print media. The edito- and other actualities, and other considerations 3 semester hours rial process from selection of editorial materi- unique to radio and television news. Instruc- als to publication. Analysis of contemporary MASS COMMUNICATION 384 tor’s permission may be required for this editing styles. Preparation of materials for pro- Organizational Communication course. Prerequisite: MCOM 240. duction, including copyediting, writing head- Communication in formal organizations, such 3 semester hours lines and designing newspaper pages. Legal as schools, industry, hospitals, and government, and ethical issues confronting newspaper edi- MASS COMMUNICATION 364 with emphasis on how organizational variables tors. The editor-writer relationship. Laboratory International Journalism affect communication behavior of humans at training in the making of editorial judgments. This course examines the practices of news- work. Simulation, role-playing, case method, Instructor’s permission may be required for gathering, news making and news reporting in and videotape are used as techniques for evalu- this course. different countries. It also studies international ating personal and organizational effectiveness. 3 semester hours news agencies, issues of freedom of the press, 3 semester hours global information flow, new world informa- MASS COMMUNICATION 346 tion order, media development and barriers MASS COMMUNICATION 390 Media Management Media Law and Ethics to media development, cultural imperialism, Examination of the internal functioning and Legal interpretations and standards of judg- the relationship between Western media and management practices related to the various ment that affect the reporter and the mass me- world media, foreign news reporting, and me- media institutions. Discusses management dia. Theory of the First Amendment. Problems dia and international relations. Instructor’s per- by objectives, work plans, analysis methods, of libel, privacy, censorship, contempt, news mission may be required for this course. budget-setting, research planning, message source protection. Relationship of media regu- 3 semester hours strategy and plans, media/channel strategy lations to community standards and social mo- and plans, and evaluation methods related MASS COMMUNICATION 357 res. Instructor’s permission may be required to communication activities. Emphasis is on The Portfolio Project for this course. developing integrated approaches to solving The semester is spent creating professional 3 semester hours portfolios students can use to seek employ- communication problems under changing MASS COMMUNICATION 395 ment. This is a highly specialized, hands-on environmental conditions. Instructor’s permis- Senior Seminar in Mass Communication class where actual portfolios are created to sion may be required for this course. A senior seminar, with emphasis on the analy- help students obtain work in their specific area 3 semester hours sis of mass media institutions, content, func- of interest - advertising, public relations, sports tion, and policy. Problem-centered approach, MASS COMMUNICATION 352 media, new media, broadcast, non broadcast, Advanced Web Publishing requiring experimentation in media forms and production, and many more. This course sets out to define and apply ad- journalistic inquiry. Prerequisite: Senior stand- Prerequisites: Juniors and Seniors who already vanced concepts of HTML and introduce Ja- ing within the Department of Mass Commu- have portfolio pieces created from prior class- vaScript and CGI scripting. Students will de- nication. Instructor’s permission may be re- es. Sophomores upon instructor’s approval. velop data driven sites incorporating scripting quired for this course. 3 semester hours. and advanced HTML concepts, combining 3 semester hours MASS COMMUNICATION 370 technical skills with professional design ap- MASS COMMUNICATION 398 proaches. Instructor’s permission may be re- Publicity Methods Internship quired for this course. Prerequisite: MCOM Elements of publicity writing for mass media. Professional, supervised, unpaid work in an 252 Introduction to Web Publishing Students may work for not-for-profit organiza- organization related to career goals. Prerequi- 3 semester hours tions in planning and implementing publicity site: Permission of department required. campaigns or other public relations projects. 3 semester hours MASS COMMUNICATION 354 Instructor’s permission may be required for Media, Sports, and Society this course. MASS COMMUNICATION 399 This course studies the relationship between 3 semester hours Independent Study and among media, sports, and society. It ex- Advanced project not covered by a regular amines media coverage of sports, the medi- MASS COMMUNICATION 372 course offering. Term paper or other academic ated sports culture, sports and politics, the Advanced Digital Video Creation fulfillment project is required. Faculty sponsor spectators’ enjoyment of sports violence, the The semester is devoted to the creation and must be secured in advance. Prerequisite: Per- dark side of competition, and gender and eth- execution of one project which could poten- mission of the department and school director nicity issues in sports. Instructor’s permission tially be used as a “reel” sample to find work is required. may be required for this course. in the digital video, advertising or public rela- By arrangement; 1-6 semester hours 3 semester hours tions industries. Each student will work on a project most suitable to their ultimate career objective. Choices of projects might include:
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MATHEMATICS C105A Trigonometric identities. Systems of equations. Mathematics Intermediate Algebra Cramer’s rule. Augmented matrices and Gauss- MATHEMATICS 98 A survey course, covered at a slower pace than ian elimination. Prerequisite: “C” or better in Elementary Algebra Math C105, in selected topics from college al- MATH C105 or Mathematics Placement Exam. An introductory course in basic algebra with gebra and the elementary functions. Prerequi- 4 semester hours site: “C” or better in MATH 100 or Mathematics applications. Topics include fundamental op- MATHEMATICS 110 Placement Exam. erations, fractions, exponents, radicals, factor- Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 3 semester hours ing, linear equations and systems, linear in- Review of functions. Limits and continuity of equalities and quadratic equations. MATHEMATICS 106 functions. Composite functions. Definition of 0 semester hours College Algebra the derivative. Derivatives of algebraic and MATHEMATICS 100 An introductory college level mathematics trigonometric function. Rules for differentia- Elementary Algebra course focusing on polynomial, rational, loga- tion; sum rule, difference rule, product rule, An introductory course in basic algebra with rithmic and exponential functions; inequali- quotient rule, chain rule. Rolle’s Theorem applications. Topics include fundamental oper- ties; systems of equations and inequalities; and the Mean Value Theorem. Applications ations, fractions, real numbers, algebraic equa- matrices; determinants; and solutions of higher of the derivative; equations of motion, linear tions, linear equations and inequalities, expo- degree polynomials. This is course is intended approximation of functions, error analysis, nents and polynomials, factoring and rational primarily for students in programs that require topics from geometry, maxima and minima equations. This is a course for those students pre-calculus and beyond. Prerequisite: Place- of functions, curve sketching, related rates. who are not ready for Math C105, Intermediate ment Test or Math 103 with a grade of “C” or Antidifferentiation and the indefinite integral. Algebra. This course is a three university semes- better. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Definite ter hour course which means it does not meet 3 semester hours integrals. Integration by substitution. Applica- distribution requirements or count toward the MATHEMATICS 107 tions of integration. Areas and volumes. In- minimum semester hour requirement for grad- The Nature of Mathematics troduction to Derive™ symbolic manipulation uation. This course is not open to students who A survey course of mathematics drawn from software. Prerequisite: “C+” or better in MATH have passed the Math Placement Exam (Basic areas of algebra, logic, sets, geometry, com- 109 or Mathematics Placement Exam. Algebra Exam) or passed MATH C105 or above. binatorics, probability and statistics. Includes 4 semester hours 3 semester hours applications of mathematics and the use of MATHEMATICS 112 MATHEMATICS 103 logical and quantitative reasoning. Prerequi- Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Intro to College Algebra/Statistics site: Mathematics Placement Exam Derivatives and integrals involving exponential This is an introductory course of college al- 3 semester hours and logarithmic functions. Inverse trigonomet- gebra and statistical procedures including al- MATHEMATICS 108 ric functions. Hyperbolic functions. L‘Hopital’s gebraic expressions and equations, polyno- Ideas of Mathematics rule. Techniques of integration including sub- mials, and relations between two variables. A survey of mathematical ideas and their ap- stitution method, integration by parts, partial This course is intended for students primarily plications. The course will focus on five core fraction expansions, approximate integration in health and social sciences, liberal arts, and areas: logic, algebraic systems, functions and and use of integral tables and of symbolic ma- STEM students in need of a review prior to col- graphs, analysis, and probability and statistics. nipulation programs. Parametric equations. lege algebra. This course emphasizes the use Applications will be drawn from the social sci- Polar coordinates. Improper integrals. Infinite of tables, graphs and elementary descriptive ences, natural sciences, arts and technology. sequences and series. Taylor and MacLaurin se- statistical applications. The course also intro- The course will introduce the use of graphing ries. Applications to geometry, engineering and duces the student to the sampling and survey- calculators and computer applications software physics. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH 110. ing done in many everyday life experiences. as tools to enhance creative thinking. Intended 4 semester hours This course satisfies the mathematics general for non-specialists, the course will explore the MATHEMATICS 200 education requirement towards graduation. beauty and power of mathematical reasoning Mathematics Cooperative Work Study 3 semester hours through problem-solving and readings. Pre- Students entering the Mathematics Coopera- MATHEMATICS C105 requisite: Competency in high school level tive Education Program take this course each Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by the semester that they are employed full-time in A survey course in selected topics from col- University placement exam or completion of paid work assignments. A written report will lege algebra and elementary functions. This MATH C105 with a “C” or better. be required describing achievements result- course satisfies the Core Curriculum Basic 4 periods, (3 lecture/1 lab); 3 semester hours ing from the work experience. Prerequisite: Skills mathematics requirement. Topics in- MATHEMATICS 109 Completion of at least 30 semester hours and clude set notion, number systems, rules of Precalculus Mathematics permission of the Department. algebra, operations with polynomials, factor- A course for those intending to study calcu- 1 semester hour with a maximum of 6 ing, linear equations and inequalities, solv- lus at the university level. Topics from col- semester hours to be applied to the degree ing polynomial equations, linear systems, and lege algebra and trigonometry. Definition of MATHEMATICS 203 functions. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH function. Algebra of functions. Elementary Elementary Statistics 100 or Mathematics Placement Exam. functions and their graphs. Inverse functions. A non-calculus introduction to applied statis- 3 semester hours Polynomials, rational and algebraic functions. tics for business, life and social science stu-
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dents. Probability. Classification of data, av- primes. Applications in cryptography. Prereq- MATHEMATICS 402 erages, dispersion, frequency distributions, uisite: “C” or better in MATH 215 or permission Advanced Analysis for Scientists and Engineers II confidence intervals, and test of significance. of the instructor. Functions of a complex variable conformal Elementary linear regression and correlation. 3 semester hours mapping, calculus of residues, operators. Pre- The course will make use of statistical soft- requisites: Math 301 (Differential Equations), MATHEMATICS 323 ware. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH C105. or permission of the instructor. Probability and Statistics I 3 semester hours 3 semester hours Classical theory of probability. Sample spaces, MATHEMATICS 214 probability and conditional probability, ran- Linear Algebra dom variables and their distributions. Standard Mechanical Engineering System of linear equations and matrix algebra, discrete distributions, normal distributions, mo- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 112 determinants, vector spaces, eigenvectors, lin- ment generating functions and central limit the- Engineering Graphics ear transforms and inner product spaces. Pre- orems. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH 112. This course provides an introduction to engi- requisite: “C” or better in MATH 110. 3 semester hours 3 semester hours neering graphics and visualization including MATHEMATICS 341 (MATH 341/CPSC 341) engineering drawing and 3-D solid modeling MATHEMATICS 215 Operations Research with a computer aided design (CAD) package. Calculus and Analytic Geometry III Linear programming formulation of optimi- Topics include the design process, multiview Vector algebra and calculus and the geometry zation problems, hyper planes, convex sets, projection and sectioning, dimensioning, toler- of space. Functions of several variables and linear independence, bases of vector spaces, ancing, and working drawings. partial differentiation. Directional derivatives matrix inversion, theory and computation 3 semester hours and the gradient vector. Maximum and mini- techniques of simplex, revised simplex meth- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 203 mum values and Lagrange multipliers. Multiple ods, degeneracy, duality. Transportation and integrals. Rectangular, cylindrical and spherical Thermodynamics assignment problems, integer programming This course introduces principles of thermody- coordinates. Vector fields, del operators and and network flows. Prerequisite: “C” or better vector integral theorems. namics, properties of ideal gases and water va- in MATH 214, CPSC 227. pors, first and second laws of thermodynamics, Prerequisite:“C”or better in MATH 112. 3 semester hours 4 semester hours and entropy. Applications of thermodynamic MATHEMATICS 393 analysis in engineering applications. MATHEMATICS 227 Senior Seminar in Mathematics Prerequisites: PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics I Discrete Structures This course is, in part, designed to acquaint 3 semester hours This course is an introduction to some of the the participants with mathematics reference discrete mathematical structures relevant to MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 223 works, resource materials, periodicals, and ex- Materials Science for Engineers computer science, including set theory, propo- pository writings. Each student is required to sitional calculus, predicate calculus, algebraic A study of the properties of materials of im- write several papers and to make periodic oral portance to engineers. Structure-property- operations and relations, counting techniques presentations. Visiting speakers conduct some and graph theory. Required of Math majors. processing relationships. Mechanical, physical of the seminars. Required of mathematics ma- and electrical properties of metals, ceramics Identical to Computer Science 227. Prerequi- jors and normally taken in the junior or senior site: “C” or better in MATH 109. and polymers. Prerequisite: CHEM 103. year. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH 214 3 semester hours 3 semester hours or permission of instructor. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 250 MATHEMATICS 314 3 semester hours Numerical Methods Engineering Mechanics: statics MATHEMATICS 399 This course utilizes vector algebra and free A first course dealing with basic numerical Independent Study methods for finding roots of non-linear equa- body diagrams to solve problems in engineer- Prerequisite: Permission of Division Director. ing statics. The topics include vector algebra tions, interpolation theory, approximation of The following mathematics courses, described functions, numerical integration and differenti- of forces and moments, free body diagrams, in the Graduate Section are also open to se- equilibria of particles and rigid bodies, inter- ation, numerical solutions of systems of linear lected upperclassmen: 401, 402—Advanced equations, the matrix eigenvalue problem and nal forces in trusses and frames, centroids and Analysis for Scientists and Engineers I and II. centers of gravity, internal forces in trusses and the numerical solutions of ordinary differential 1-3 semester hours equations. Prerequisite: CPSC 101 and “C” or frames, friction and applications to machines, better in MATH 112. MATHEMATICS 401 and moments of inertia. 3 semester hours Advanced Analysis for Scientists and Engineers I Prerequisites: MATH 112 Calculus II and Phys Partial differential equations, Bessel functions, 111 Principles to Physics I MATHEMATICS 319 Legendre polynomials. Fourier series, bound- 3 semester hours Introduction to the Theory of Numbers ary and initial value problems, topics in vec- Fundamental properties of integers, divis- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 252 tor analysis, tensor analysis. Prerequisite: Math ibility, primes. Algorithms and factorization. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 301 (Differential Equations), or permission of Congruence and diophantine equations. Num- This course is designed to teach kinematics and the instructor. ber theoretic functions. Order and primitive kinetics of particles and rigid bodies in one, 3 semester hours roots. Elementary results on the distribution of two, and three dimensions. Newton’s laws of motion, work-energy, and impulse-momentum
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are studied and applied to practical engineer- and engineering analysis of machine compo- individual analyses. Emphasis on modeling, ing problems. Prerequisites: MEEG 250 Engi- nents to design structural frame, bearings, sup- analysis, and design of engineering systems neering Mechanics: Statics (C or better) porting beam, shafts, springs, gears, fasteners, and components with state-of-the-art com- 3 semester hours and other elements in a machinery and me- puter software. chanical systems. Prerequisites: MEEG 307 Fluid Mechanics, and MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 307 Prerequisites: MEEG 310 Mechanics of Materials MEEG 363 Heat and Mass Transfer Fluid Mechanics 3 semester hours 3 semester hours This course introduces the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and explores the topics of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 361 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 372 fluid statics, buoyancy, key properties which Senior Design I Project Manufacturing Engineering affect fluid motion, fluid flow regimes, govern- The first part of the senior design project, This course covers major manufacturing pro- ing equations, empirical and analytic methods which covers topics of product design and de- cesses for engineering materials, including of internal and external flows. velopment process. Design project proposals, forming and shaping processes and equip- Prerequisites: MEEG 252 Engineering Mechan- computer-aided design, analysis, and mod- ment, machining processes and machine tools, ics: Dynamics, MATH 215 Calculus III (C or eling of an open-ended engineering design etc. It also introduces modeling and analysis better), and MATH 301 Differential Equations problem. Development and presentation of for manufacturing process design and optimi- (C or better) conceptual designs. zation. 3 semester hours Prerequisites: MEEG 307 Fluid Mechanics, Prerequisites: MEEG 310: Mechanics of Materials MEEG 372 Manufacturing Engineering, Con- 3 semester hours MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 309 current enrollment in MEEG363 Heat and Mass Fluid Mechanics II MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 380 Transfer and MEEG 350D Machine Design. Mechanical Measurement and Data Analysis Continuation of first course in fluid mechan- 3 semester hours ics. Introduces the student to more advanced The course introduces the fundamentals of topics including laminar and turbulent bound- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 362 basic instrumentation, experimental measure- ary layer theory, lift and drag, subsonic and Senior Design II Project ment and data analysis used in mechanical supersonic compressible flow, introduction to The second part of the senior design project, engineering. In addition to instrument use and turbo-machinery and introduction to compu- which covers topics of product design and de- the planning and execution of experiments, tational fluid mechanics. Prerequisites: Permis- velopment process. Development of a work- the topics of calibration, precision, sampling, sion of the instructor. ing design started in the previous semester accuracy and error are included. Special focus 3 periods; 3 semester hours; 1 design semester using computer-aided design, analysis, model- is given to the preparation of technical reports. hour ing, and optimization methods and manufac- Prerequisites: MEEG 310 Mechanics of Mate- ture a prototype of the final design. rials, MEEG 307 Fluid Mechanics, MEEG 252 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 310 Prerequisites: 361 Senior Design Project I Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics Mechanics of Materials 3 semester hours Concurrent: MEEG 363 Heat Transfer, and This course introduces the concepts of stress, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 363 MATH 323 Probability and Statistics deformation and strain in solid materials. Top- 3 semester hours ics include stress and strain analysis applied Heat and Mass Transfer to beams, vessels, and pipes; combined load- This course introduces heat transfer principles MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 381 ing; stress and strain transformations; bending and their applications in a wide range of en- Mechanical Engineering Systems Lab stresses and shear stresses in beams; column gineering applications. The three fundamental This course is the application of measurement buckling. modes of heat transfer are studied in detail: techniques developed in MEEG 380 to various Prerequisites: MEEG 250 engineering mechan- conduction (steady-state and transient) con- mechanical systems and processes. Emphasis ics: statics vection (forced and natural) and radiation. Ba- is on data acquisition, reduction, analysis, and Concurrent: Math 301 differential equations sic concepts such as Fourier’s Law, Newton’s report preparation. 3 semester hours Law of Cooling and the Stefan-Boltzmann Prerequisites: MEEG 380 Mechanical Mea- Law are presented as well as analytic, empiri- surement and Data Analysis, MEEG 363 Heat MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 315 cal and numerical methods of solution. Key Transfer, and MATH 323 Probability and Statis- Mechanical Vibrations properties which affect the rate of heat transfer tics with Applications Free and forced vibrations. Damped and such as the heat transfer coefficient, thermal 3 semester hours un-damped, single and multiple-degree-of- conductivity and emissivity are examined. freedom systems. Vibration measuring instru- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 407 Prerequisites: MATH 301 Differential Equa- Modern Materials and Advanced Manufacturing ments. Normal mode analysis including matrix tions (C or better), MEEG 203 Thermodynam- methods. Lagrange’s equations. Approximate Technologies ics, and MEEG 307 Fluid Mechanics This course focuses on the study of modern and computer methods of analysis. Pre-requi- 3 semester hours site: Permission of the instructor. industrial materials and the process of devel- 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours; 1 design MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 369D oping creative solutions through conceptual semester hour Thermal Fluid Systems Design analysis and synthesis on different advanced This course integrates thermodynamics, fluid and automated manufacturing processes. The MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 350D mechanics and heat transfer through applica- course will help students to learn the emerg- Machine Design tion to the design of various thermal systems ing topics in the material and manufacturing This course covers part modeling, selection, comprised of several components requiring industries. The topics cover the study on to-
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day’s popular industrial materials, material the 3-D system, its popular applications and projects will help students to be proficient in selections and industrial applications, and its related techniques. The special topics of using this CAD/CAM package and learn more their related manufacturing techniques in US design concept are also included. The second of US industrial & engineering knowledge industry. Topics also include the introduction half covers several practical projects. Students through the instructor’s lectures & guidance of quality control (QC) process that is impor- will combine the design techniques with the and also the students’ self-motivated work. tant to the production with the high quality. real project and use 3-D tools to design the Pre-requisites: Mechanical Engineering 350D, The course has two class projects which will product or part of industrial system. All proj- Pre-requisites: Mechanical Engineering 372. guide and help students to learn the ways of ects will be presented by students in class. 3 semester hours preparing for professional research and keep Pre-requisites: Engineering 111, Physics 111, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 425 track of the latest technologies in modern ma- Mechanical Engineering 350D. Machinery and Mechanical System Design terials, advanced and automated manufactur- 3 semester hours This course focuses on the process of develop- ing processes. Pre-requisites: Engineering 111, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 422 ing creative solutions through conceptual analy- Mechanical Engineering 223. Advanced Computer Aided Project Design sis and synthesis on machinery and biomedical 3 semester hours This advanced course focuses on some hot instrument design and development processes. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 410 and very practical topics in today’s industrial The topics cover the concepts of automated Advanced Fluid Dynamics design applications. Also, some useful knowl- and high speed machinery design, basic bio- Advanced topics in applied fluid mechanics. edge, such as PLC (Program Logic Control), medical instrument design, FDA regulation in Review of continuity, momentum, and energy calculation and selection of industrial motors, biomedical instrument design, basic instrument equations for viscous, incompressible fluid; fundamentals of automation, sensor technol- mechanism design in assisting manufacturing voracity and circulation concepts and theo- ogy, and selection of material on different in- processes, and other biomedical design tech- rems. Selected topics from the following ar- dustrial applications are included. Several more niques in today’s US biomedical industries. Pro/ eas: Complex potential, conformal mapping complicated projects in this class will help stu- Engineer will be used as the computer-aided and applications. Airfoil and wing theory. dents learn how to manage the different en- design CAD tool to design the high function ma- Boundary layer theory; similarity solutions for gineering projects and understand all related chinery and biomedical instrument in this class. laminar flows, integral techniques for turbu- design issues which will improve the future Pre-requisites: Mechanical Engineering 350D. lent flows. Compression and expansion waves production and manufacturing process. Pro-E 3 semester hours in compressible flows; oblique shock waves, will be used as a 3-D CAD tool to design these MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 426 Prandtl-Meyer flow. Propagating waves and advanced engineering projects. All projects Material Selection for Mechanical Engineers applications; shock tube, transients in duct should be presented by students in the class. This course provides students a systematic ap- systems. Pre-requisite: Undergraduate Fluid Pre-requisites: Mechanical Engineering 421. proach to the selection of materials and pro- Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering 309. 3 semester hours 3 semester hours cesses at various design stages for mechanical MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 423 engineering applications. The concept of ma- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 415 Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and NC terials performance indices and materials se- Propulsion Machining lection charts are introduced with the detailed The course instructs the student in aerospace This course applies manufacturing and various background of material properties, process- propulsion systems including both air breath- numerical controlled software for designing ing, and mechanics. Structured case studies ing and non-air breathing devices. The course computer-aided manufacturing and NC ma- are shown to use this methodology to select reviews the basic physics, chemistry, ther- chining systems, processes and algorithms. This materials for numerous mechanical designs. modynamics and gas laws applicable to pro- course is heavy in implementation of various CES Edu Pack will be introduced as a materi- pulsion devices. Details of individual engine manufacturing technologies and programming als and processes database and a tool for stu- components such as diffusers, compressors, of NC machines. Pre-requisites: Engineering dents to compare, analyze and select materials turbines, propellers, nozzles, and afterburners 111, Physics 111, Mechanical Engineering 421. and processes. Pre-requisites: Mechanical En- as well as all major engine types (turbofans, 3 semester hours gineering 223, 310, 372. turboprops, turbojets, ramjet) are studied. 3 semester hours Course projects include utilization of engine MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 424 propulsion software and sizing an engine for Advanced CAM & Automation MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 429 (MEEG 429/ELEG 429) an aircraft. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineer- This course teaches students to simulate ad- Electronics Cooling ing 203, Mechanical Engineering 307. vanced manufacturing processes by learning This course is designed to help students under- 3 semester hours high level functions in Pro-Engineer/Pro-Man- stand the thermal challenges and demands of ufacturing software package. This course will the electronics field. Fundamentals and phys- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 421 cover the topics of some advanced and special ics of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid Computer Aided Engineering Design manufacturing technologies, including laser mechanics will be introduced and shown how This course applies 3-D CAD system e.g., Pro cutting & welding, water jet cutting & cleaning, to apply them to the design and testing of elec- E to industrial product and system design. and plasma cutting & welding. Automation re- tronic hardware. The thermal characteristics These CAD systems are very practical and lated topics will also be introduced, including and thermal failure modes of electronic com- powerful 3-D CAD tools and they have been the analysis and application of PLC control sys- ponents, and reliability prediction techniques widely used in the industry. The first half of tems in manufacturing facilities and modern will be reviewed. Numerical simulation and the class focuses on learning fundamentals of production systems. Several advanced and real commercial CFD packages will be introduced
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for thermal analysis. Students will have a good theories, factors of safety, stress concentration; filamentary composites. Prediction of stiffness understanding of the heat transfer and fluid beam theory, plate theory, column theory, and strength of laminated plates. Applications. mechanics principles affecting proper thermal thin-walled pressure vessels; energy methods, Prerequisites: Undergraduate Strength of Mate- management of electronic components and contact stresses, thermal strains, impact ef- rials, Mechanical Engineering 223. develop skills to identify potential thermal fects, fatigue and fracture, elastic stability. This 3 semester hours design problems and develop reliable, cost- course includes a design project. Pre-requi- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 458 effective solutions. Pre-requisites: Mechanical sites: Mechanical Engineering 310. Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Engineering 310, Mechanical Engineering 363. 3 semester hours Brittle fracture of structures, elastic stress 3 semester hours MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 452 analysis of cracked components, static and dy- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 430 Advanced Vibrations namic failures, plane stress and plane strain, Design & Innovation Brief review of systems with one and two de- elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, fatigue crack The objective of this course is to convey a grees of freedom. Rayleigh’s method. Appli- growth and life prediction under constant and sense of Design and Innovation in the de- cation of Lagrangian and matrix methods to variable amplitude loading, environmental ef- velopment of products. To accomplish this discrete systems with many degrees of free- fects. Term work is mainly design problems the class shall review a number of case stud- dom; normal mode theory; vibrations of finite and is computer oriented. Pre-requisites: Un- ies and participate in the design of a project. continua; solution methods and mathematical dergraduate Strength of Materials, Mechanical In addition to the semester project we shall properties. Numerical and computer methods. Engineering 223. discuss a number of topics of concern to De- Sensitivity analysis. Applications to machines 3 semester hours sign and Engineering through illustrated talks and structures. Pre-requisites: Mechanical En- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 462 (slides/tapes) and when available with guest gineering 315 or equivalent. Applied Thermodynamics designers and engineers. Pre-requisites: Engi- 3 semester hours This course is designed to review the funda- neering 111, Engineering 300. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 453 mentals of classical thermodynamics and ap- 3 semester hours Finite Element Methods in Mechanical ply them to the analysis and design optimiza- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 440 Engineering tion of power and refrigeration energy systems Ergonomic Factors in Design Formulation of finite element characteristics us- incorporating heat exchangers and combus- This course introduces the student to the con- ing energy methods. Convergence criteria. Con- tion processes. The topics include: principles cepts of ergonomics. Ergonomics is the study of sistent load and mass matrices. In-plane and of thermal energy conversion; properties of fitting the workplace and devises to the capabili- axisymmetric analysis using simple and high- pure substances and mixtures; first and sec- ties of the human worker. Students will have an er-order triangular and quadrilateral elements. ond laws of thermodynamics; entropy; exergy; understanding of the beginnings and evolution Finite element analysis of plate-bending prob- closed and open systems of various types; ap- of the field of ergonomics. They will learn to lems. Isopara-metric concepts and formulation; plications of the principles of thermodynamics recognize risk factors associated with repetitive applications to two-and three-dimensional stress to components and systems, including pumps, stress disorders (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome) analysis. Topics from the following areas will be compressors, engines, turbines, power plants, and potential sprain/strain injuries as well as chosen as time allows: buckling and vibration renewable energy systems; power and refrig- be familiar with the body areas affected. This studies using discrete element techniques; fi- eration cycles. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engi- course covers principles of physiology and bio- nite element applications in fluid flow and heat neering 203, Mechanical Engineering 307, Me- mechanics and how they apply to workstation transfer. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering chanical Engineering 363 and tool design. Pre-requisites: Engineering 111. 450 or permission of instructor. Pre-requisites: 3 semester hours 3 semester hours Basic Structural Mechanics, Math 214, Math 215, Engineering 111 or consent of instructor. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 463 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 441 3 semester hours Advanced Heat Transfer Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning System Topics in conduction, convection and radia- Design MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 454 tion heat transfer. Numerical methods, phase This course focuses on HVAC systems design. Advanced Dynamics change, boundary layer principles, gas and Coverage of HVAC systems includes system Orthogonal coordinate systems and their solar radiation, combined heat and mass trans- type and selection, design, components, mate- transformations. Particle kinematics in inertial fer. Prerequisite: Mathematics 301, Physics 209, rials, installation, and commissioning. Pre-req- and noninertial rotating coordinate systems. Mechanical Engineering 208. uisites: Mechanical Engineering 307, Mechani- Dynamics of systems of particles and rigid 3 semester hours cal Engineering 363. bodies. Virtual work and generalized coordi- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 464 3 semester hours nates. Lagrange’s equations and Hamilton’s principle for holonomic and non-holonomic Advanced Heat Transfer MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 451 systems with applications. Lagrange multipli- This course provides the examination of using Advanced Strength Analysis ers. Prerequisites: Under-graduate Dynamics, renewable energy resources within thermal This course is designed to give students an Mathematics 301. fluid systems. This class will explore principles advanced understanding of mechanics of ma- 3 semester hours and technical details of various thermal renew- terials and their usage in design of mechani- able energy technologies, such as solar heating cal structures and systems. Two-dimensional MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 456 & cooling, solar power plant, thermal energy and three dimensional stress and strain, stress Mechanics of Composite Materials storage, wind energy, geothermal. Prerequi- and strain relations, principal stresses; failure Introduction to the mechanics of laminated site: Mechanical Engineering 203, Mechanical
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Engineering 307, Mechanical Engineering 363 United States law but they must be prepared MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 315 3 semester hours to read extensively under the instructor’s guid- Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Science ance, statutes and cases decided by the Federal Lecture and laboratory introduction to Medical MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 470 and State courts. Pre-requisites: Undergraduate Lab sciences. Topics to include: Safety, Pro- Satellite Design and Technology degree in Engineering or Sciences. fessionalism, Introduction to all areas of the This course teaches the entire process of 3 semester hours modern clinical laboratory (Chemistry, He- small satellite design, fabrication, integration matology, Microbiology, Immuno/Serology, and testing. The course covers the follow- Blood banking with a special emphasis on ing topics: history of satellite design, satellite Medical Laboratory Science (MLSC) Clinical Microscopy and urinalysis. Pre-requi- mission design; environment and hazards of site: Bio102, Chem 103 with a C or better space flight; orbits and astrodynamics (includ- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 301 2 semester hours ing spacecraft orbital elements and satellite Phlebotomy tracking software); thermal control, materials Introduction to the theory and practice of phle- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 317 and structures, power (including solar pan- botomy and laboratory safety. Pre-analytical, Mycology/Parasitology/Virology els), propulsion, overview of payloads (com- analytical and post analytical components of Overview of medically significant fungi, para- munications and observation) data acquisition laboratory service. Introduction to the principle sites, and viruses. Emphasis will be placed systems; ground station operation; NASA small and practice of quality assurance and quality on pathogenesis, modes of transmission, and satellite testing specifications and thermal, improvement. identification. Laboratory techniques used in vacuum and vibration testing. Prerequisites: 2 Semester hours isolation, cultivation, and identification will be Mechanical Engineering 252, Mechanical En- used. Also included will be discussions of epi- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 310 demiology and host response regarding these gineering 307, Mechanical Engineering 363 or Intro to Hematology microorganisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or consent of instructor. Lecture/laboratory course that emphasizes ba- BIOL 332, both with a C or better. 3 semester hours sic hematologic principles. Manual and auto- 4 semester hours MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 477 mated procedures are performed. Emphasis Additive Manufacturing on morphology and clinical applications. The MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 320 Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing is course includes hemostasis and components in Pre-clinical Seminar a process of joining materials to make objects the blood related to hemostatic mechanisms. An introduction to the profession of clinical from 3D computer aided design (CAD) data. Includes principles of procedures involved and laboratory science., review of Ethics and pro- This course is designed to introduce students to their relationship to diagnosis and treatment of fessionalism, confidentiality, health care issues, the various AM processes, their theory and in- disease Prerequisite: BIOL 102 with a C or bet- application of safety and government regula- dustrial practices, the latest developments and ter. Recommend MLSC 315 or Bio 114 as a pre- tions and standards, customer service, interper- critical challenges in developing novel AM pro- requisite for Biology majors. sonal and interdisciplinary communication and cesses and applications. The expected outcome 2 semester hours team building skills, UBMLSC policy manual of this course is to train future engineers to in- student handbook review, preparation for clini- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 311 cal interviews, resume writing, laboratory orga- novate AM processes, select appropriate AM Intro to Clinical Chemistry process for specific design-manufacturing ap- nization, roles, and credentialing of laboratory Lecture/laboratory course focusing on clinical practitioners are discussed. Standards, ethics, plications. It includes a design project with 3D significance and methodology of carbohydrates, printing practices. Pre-requisites: Mechanical and current professional issues are examined. proteins, lipids, enzymes, electrolytes, blood Communication skill development and review Engineering 223, Mechanical Engineering 350D. gases, acid-base balance, liver function, kidney 3 semester hours of scientific literature are included. Review for function, and endocrinology. Emphasis on qual- the successful completion of the clinical readi- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 479 ity control as it applies to selected clinical chem- ness examination. CNC Machine Control and Milling istry procedures. Review of lab math and statis- 1 semester hour This course introduces the CNC milling ma- tics. Prerequisite: CHEM 380 with a C or better. chine to students. Included are machine and 2 semester hours MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 321 shop safety, CNC coding, material selection, Clinical Seminar I MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 314 Educational methodology, including objective machine maintenance, proper use of the cool- Intro to Immunohematology ant systems and tools. Routine machine pro- and examination, writing and item analysis Lecture/laboratory course emphasizing immu- curriculum design and evaluation of Cognitive, cedures and implementation are covered in nohematologic concepts and properties un- preparation for several machine operations to affective and psychomotor domains. Accredita- derlying scientific principles of blood banking. tion, Certification and licensure related issues. develop student skills. Includes theory and practical applications of 3 semester hours Dynamics of the health care delivery system as blood-group systems, antibody identification it relates to the clinical laboratory and services. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 490 and compatibility testing, hemolytic disease of 1 semester hour Intellectual Property and Technology the newborn, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 322 This course is designed for graduate stu- and donor testing introduction to procurement Clinical Seminar II dents who have an undergraduate degree in and processing. Prerequisite: BIOL 102 with a Introduction to human resource and financial Engineering. Computer Science, Mathemat- C or better. management, Lab operations including critical ics, Physics, Biology, Industrial Design, etc. 2 semester hours pathways and clinical decision making, per- Students need not have any familiarity with
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formance improvement, lab information sys- a C or better. 314 with a C or better and successful comple- tems LIS, personnel management and financial 2 semester hours tion of the clinical readiness examination. management of a clinical laboratory. Advanced 3 semester hours MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 380 principles and practices of quality assurance Phlebotomy Rotation MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 388 and quality improvement, Career advancement Performance and observation of various phle- Clinical Correlation (Clinical) and planning, Professionalism, CMP. botomy techniques in potentially both inpa- Use of problem-based case studies to analyze 1 semester hour tient and outpatient settings. clinical situations and correlate laboratory data. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 332 2 semester hours Prerequisite: Successful completion of the clini- Medical Microbiology cal readiness examination. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 382 This course is taught in conjunction with the 2 semester hours Clinical Hematology Laboratory Rotation (Clinical Bio332 Medical microbiology course, the labo- site) MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 393 ratory section is open to MLS majors and fo- Automated and manual methods of cell count- Clinical Research cuses on techniques used for the identification ing and differentiation are performed on blood A review of qualitative and quantitative re- of microorganisms in a clinical laboratory. Pre- and other body fluids. Instruction and expe- search methods and statistics resulting in the requisite Bio 320 with a C or better. rience in advanced instrumentation using au- completion of a clinical based technical or edu- 4 semester hours tomated cell counters and differential systems, cational based research project. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 341 coagulation and platelet analyzers, and special 1 semester hour Immunology hematologic testing of white and red cells us- This course is taught in conjunction with the ing cytochemistry techniques are provided to Bio441 immunology course, the laboratory sec- identify disease states and disorders. Prerequi- Music tion is devoted to immunologic and serologic site: MLSC Successful completion of MLSC 310 techniques utilized in a clinical laboratory. Pre- with C or better. and successful completion of MUSIC 100 requisite Bio 211 with a C or better the clinical readiness examination. Private Lessons 4 Semester hourss 4 semester hours Private instrumental/vocal lessons are avail- able at a special fee. One credit per semester MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 350 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 384 will be given for 30 minute weekly lessons. Advanced Hematology Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Rotation (Clinical) Two credits per semester will be given for 60 Lecture/laboratory focusing on advanced Provides an opportunity to apply chemical minute weekly lessons. Applied music may be principles of hematologic testing leading to and immunologic theory and practice to rou- repeated for credit each semester. Prerequisite: improved interpretative skills in hematology. tine and special clinical chemistry procedures, Permission of instructor. Emphasis on correlation of data with disease toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and 1-2 semester hours urinalysis. Also includes immunologic pro- states and disorders. Case studies and discus- Music 100 - Bass cedures. Includes instruction and experience sion used to illustrate the pathophysiology of Music 100 - Bassoon in the use, standardization, and maintenance hematological dysfunction. Prerequisite: MLSC Music 100 - Clarinet 310 with a C or better. of sophisticated laboratory analyzers. Prereq- Music 100 - Composition 3 semester hours uisite: MLSC 311 with a C or better and suc- Music 100 - Conducting cessful completion of the clinical readiness MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 354 Music 100 - Flute examination. Music 100 - French Horn Advanced Immunohematology 5 semester hours Lecture/laboratory focusing on problem-solv- Music 100 - Classical Guitar Music 100 - Jazz Guitar ing and special techniques used in antibody MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 385 Music 100 - Harp identification and compatibility testing. Also Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Rotation (Clinical) Music 100 - Oboe includes a discussion of donor requirements, Isolation and identification of clinically im- portant bacteria, mycobacteria, and fungi in- Music 100 - Organ blood component preparation and therapy, Music 100 - Piano cluding antibiotic susceptibility testing. Tech- and quality assurance in the blood bank/trans- Music 100 - Jazz Piano niques for identifying parasites are included. fusion service. Prerequisite: MLSC 314 with a Music 100 - Percussion Prerequisite: MLSC 332 with a C or better and C or better. Music 100 - Saxophone 2 semester hours successful completion of the clinical readiness Music 100 - Sitar examination. Music 100 - Tabla MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 355 4 semester hours Advanced Clinical Chemistry Music 100 - Trumpet Lecture/laboratory focusing on clinical sig- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 386 Music 100 - Trombone nificance and methodology of trace elements, Clinical Immunohematology Laboratory Rotation Music 100 - Tuba vitamins, therapeutic drug monitoring, and (Clinical) Music 100 - Violin Music 100 - Viola toxicology. Newer testing methods used to Blood typing, antibody screening and identifi- Music 100 - Violoncello identify diseases/disorders will be discussed. cation, compatibility testing, and other immu- nohematologic procedures are included. Em- Music 100 - Classical Voice Emphasizes instrument selection and method Music 100 - Jazz Voice validation process. Prerequisite: MLSC 311 with phasis is on operation and problem-solving in a modern transfusion service. Prerequisite: MLSC
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MUSIC 109 20th century, the composers, and social, cul- MUSIC 255 Theory I tural, and philosophical trends which influ- Group Piano A thorough exploration of music fundamen- ence them. Prerequisite: Music 121 or Music A beginning course in the fundamentals of tals: principles of notation, clefs, time sig- 203/204, or permission of the instructor. piano technique and playing. Simple pieces, natures, musical terms, rhythmic concepts, 3 semester hours scales, exercises and transposition. scales, keys, triads, and seventh chords. Ap- 2 semester hours MUSIC 207 plication of these fundamentals is emphasized The History of Jazz MUSIC 256 through study of musical literature. A study of the periods of jazz, jazz perform- Keyboard Harmony 3 semester hours ers and composers, trends, influences, stylistic Keyboard skills are developed which include MUSIC 109A features, and related materials. playing harmonic progressions in any key, ca- Aural Theory I 3 semester hours dences, and diatonic and chromatic sequenc- es. Sight-reading diatonic melodies and simple Development of aural recognition and singing. MUSIC 208A / 208B figured bass are also required. Includes intervals, scales, and triads in all forms. Jazz Improvisation and Repertoire I, II 2 semester hours 1 semester hour A beginning approach to jazz improvisation MUSIC 110 through the study of contemporary harmony. MUSIC 295 Theory II Lyrical style will be emphasized. Students ana- Junior Recital Counterpoint. Beginning with first species tonal lyze and transcribe solos. Prerequisites: Music A full-length recital performed on declared ma- counterpoint and progressing to four-part cho- 109-110. jor instrument. Format and repertoire must be rale textures, students will develop the skills of 3 semester hours approved by music faculty. Pass/Fail. 0 credit writing multiple musical lines according to stan- MUSIC 212 dard practices. Musical examples are studied. Studio Recording MUSIC 304A, 304B 3 semester hours Introduction to the use of microphones, mix- Jazz Arranging I, II MUSIC 110A ing consoles, digital and analog recorders in Beginning and intermediate study and appli- Aural Theory II the university’s recording studio. Labs include cation of modern techniques of writing for Continues the development of aural recognition on-campus concerts. large and small jazz ensembles. Prerequisite and singing, with emphasis on two-part music. 2 semester hours Music 215 or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours each 1 semester hour MUSIC 215 MUSIC 311 MUSIC 121 Theory III Music Appreciation Harmony and Analysis. Introduction to the Conducting I A basic course in the elements of music and their harmonic and formal practices of the seven- Fundamental patterns and expressive tech- historical application in Western music. Active lis- teenth and eighteenth centuries in Western niques of conducting. Emphasis in choral tening and student participation is emphasized. music. Examples from the repertoire studied. techniques and conducting choral ensembles. 3 semester hours Continues the study of four-part writing. 3 semester hours 3 semester hours MUSIC 312 MUSIC 201/202 Conducting II Master Works of Music I, II MUSIC 215A / 216A Advanced patterns and expressive techniques Designed to increase knowledge of musical liter- Aural Theory III , IV Continues the development of aural recognition of conducting. Emphasis in instrumental tech- ature and to refine awareness of musical patterns and solfege singing. Includes aural recognition niques and conducting instrumental ensem- and syntax. Representative works in contrasting of four-part music, cadences, and modulations. bles and orchestras instrumentation are analyzed and compared. 1 semester hour each 3 semester hours 2 semester hours each MUSIC 216 MUSIC 115 MUSIC 203 Theory IV Introduction to Composition History of Western Music I Harmony and Analysis. Introduction to the Specific creative projects to be performed by Uni- The historical development of music and mu- harmonic practices of the nineteenth and early versity ensembles or soloists. Techniques of in- sical styles from ancient Greece to the end of twentieth centuries in Western music, with an strumentation and notation are emphasized. Pre- the baroque era. emphasis on chromaticism and large scale for- requisite: Music 216 or permission of instructor. 3 semesters hours mal considerations. Examples from the reper- 3 semester hours MUSIC 204 toire will be examined. MUSIC 195 History of Western Music II 3 semester hours Senior Recital The historical development of music and musi- MUSIC 220 A full-length recital performed on declared cal styles from the baroque era through suc- Vocal Diction major instrument. Format and repertoire must ceeding classical, romantic and modern periods. Study of IPA and vowel and consonant pro- be approved by music faculty. Pass/Fail. 3 semester hours duction required for singing in Italian, Ger- 0 credit MUSIC 205 man, French and English. Specific application MUSIC 398 Twentieth Century Music to the song and operatic literature. Internship An examination of the diverse styles of the 3 semester hours Professional, supervised, work experience in
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an organization related to career goals (may chamber ensembles. Prerequisite: Permission MUSIC EDUCATION 227 be unpaid). Prerequisite: Permission of advisor of instructor. Group Instruction in Recorder I and School director. 1 semester hour The recorder is one of the most important tools in music education today. This class will 3 semester hours Brass Ensemble - 107A present the history, physics, and repertoire MUSIC 399 String Ensemble - 107B of the recorder. It will provide students with Independent Study World Music Ensemble - 107E pedagogical tools and strategies for teaching Specialized advanced projects in subjects not Chamber Singers - 107F all levels of music education. covered by course offerings. Conferences with Early Music Ensemble - 107M 3 semester hours designated Independent Study advisor. Prereq- Accompanying - 107P uisite: Permission of advisor and school director. Small Group Jazz Ensemble - 107R MUSIC EDUCATION 228 3 semester hours (Each 1 semester hour) Group Instruction in Recorder II This class will focus on repertoire and perfor- MUSIC 414 MUSIC 112 Business of Music Sinfonietta mance of repertoire most pedagogically useful Practical knowledge of skills necessary to func- A large instrumental ensemble designed to when teaching recorder classes. This class, in tion and flourish as a professional musician. produce compelling programs that showcase conjunction with Group recorder I M227, and Standard business models for private studio the variety of musical talents and skills of stu- participation in early music ensembles will teaching, not-for-profits, performing contracts, dents. equip students with enough solo and ensem- artist management, recording and publishing. 1 semester hour ble techniques to develop and teach innova- 2 semester hours tive recorder programs. Prerequisite: ME227 MUSIC 115 3 semester hours MUSIC 426 Concert Choir Computers in Music Limited to a balanced choral ensemble select- MUSIC EDUCATION 240 An introduction to computer functions essen- ed by audition during registration. Extensive Pre-Teaching Practicum tial for musicians including music engraving, performance opportunities with emphasis on Consists of developing teaching styles, plans, MIDI sequencing, and desktop publishing. traditional and contemporary choral literature. and materials designed to: (1) help the student 3 semester hours Membership on full-year basis only. determine professional goals. (2) provide in- 1 semester hour sights and experiences in music teaching prior MUSIC 427 to professional music education classes. MIDI Performance 0 semester hours Using MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital In- terface) as a recording studio tool, students Music Education MUSIC EDUCATION 241 Choral Practicum learn to configure personal computers and MUSIC EDUCATION 183 Designed to give the education student an MIDI controllable devices (synthesizers, light- Group Instruction in Voice opportunity to expand conducting technique, ing systems, sound modules, and/or effects). Instructing the future teacher in techniques of develop rehearsal techniques, and expand Emphasis placed on the creative end result. tone production, pitch, and modern effects familiarity with standard choral literature. Op- Prerequisite: Music 212 and Music 426. used in choral singing, especially at the junior portunity will be provided to rehearse and 3 semester hours and senior high school levels. conduct University choral ensembles. 2 semester hours Ensembles 0 semester hours MUSIC EDUCATION 221 MUSIC EDUCATION 242 Group Instruction in Strings MUSIC 103 Instrumental Practicum Designed to provide the future school music University Singers Designed to give the education student an teacher with proficiency in tone production, Presentation of choral works from a variety of opportunity to expand conducting technique, and the technical development of string players cultural and historical perspectives. Performanc- develop rehearsal techniques, and expand fa- at the junior and senior high school levels. es at university and community functions. All miliarity with standard instrumental chamber 3 semester hours who enjoy singing are encouraged to enroll. literature. Opportunity will be provided to 1 semester hour MUSIC EDUCATION 225 rehearse and conduct University chamber en- MUSIC 105 Group Instruction in Brass sembles. Orchestra Designed to provide the future school music 0 semester hours teacher with the necessary proficiency in brass A university-community orchestra offering op- MUSIC EDUCATION 331 instrument teaching. portunity for public performance. Literature and Techniques for Chorus 3 semester hours 1 semester hour A study of choral literature appropriate for the MUSIC 107 MUSIC EDUCATION 226 middle and high school levels. Includes tech- Chamber Ensembles Group Instruction in Percussion niques of voice testing, tone development, Development of musical skills related to func- Designed to provide the future school music range, diction, and musicianship. Prerequisite: tioning within an ensemble. An exploration teacher with the necessary proficiency in per- Mse 183 or permission of instructor. of rehearsal techniques and group dynam- cussion instrument teaching. 3 semester hours ics leading to performance of repertoire for 3 semester hours
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MUSIC EDUCATION 332 to the role of the BSN graduate. Skills and principles of health care informatics, commu- Literature and Techniques for Band and Orchestra tools for holistic health assessment are provid- nication networks, and health care technology Study of band and orchestra literature with ed that facilitate the implementation of safe, in the assessment, delivery, and evaluation of emphasis on rehearsal techniques and prob- quality nursing care across the lifespan. quality nursing care in a variety of settings. lems related to band and orchestra organiza- 3 Credits Ethical and legal considerations are integrated tion. Prerequisite: Mse 221, 223, and 225 into the application of technological best prac- NURSING 303 3 semester hours tice to care. Community Health 3 Credits MUSIC EDUCATION 336 This course is designed to provide students Literature and Techniques for Jazz Ensemble with the opportunity to apply the nursing NURSING 308 Methods, materials, and rehearsal techniques process to the community as the health client. Capstone II in arranging for small and large jazz ensembles Students will apply principles of community This seminar style course is designed to pro- at the high school level. Prerequisite Music 304 assessment and health promotion to investi- vide an opportunity for synthesis of learning or permission of instructor. gate a community/ population health status. experiences from past and current learning 3 semester hours The health needs of populations at risk within to promote professional practice emphasizing MUSIC EDUCATION 343 the community are identified and plans are principles of lifelong learning and caring prac- Music in Elementary Schools formulated to meet those needs. Implementa- tices. Collaboration with other health care pro- An examination of significant teaching meth- tion of a community health education project viders to improve evidence-based outcomes of ods, procedures, materials, and problem-solv- with a local community group is an expected care for individuals, families, and communi- ing necessary to teach music in grades one outcome for this course. ties is emphasized. The application of these through six. 4 Credits (3 credits theory, 1 credit practice concepts through the development of a pro- 3 semester hours experience) fessional portfolio will document a strategic change project that reflects successful comple- NURSING 304 MUSIC EDUCATION 380 tion of individual goals and program learning Professional Seminar Music in Secondary Schools outcomes. A seminar course focusing on issues pertinent to An examination of significant teaching meth- 3 Credits ods, procedures, materials, and problem-solving professional nursing practice. This course pro- necessary to teach music in secondary schools. vides an opportunity for the RN student to com- CAPSTONE 390 3 semester hours plete the synthesis to the BSN role prior to pro- Capstone Seminar (Full semester) gram completion while exploring current trends The Capstone Seminar is the culmination of MUSIC EDUCATION 399A that impact the practice of professional nursing. learning in the Core Curriculum. As such it re- Independent Study 3 Credits flectively builds upon learning from the vari- Specialized advanced projects in subjects not ous liberal arts. The purpose of the course is to NURSING 305 covered by regular course offerings. Confer- expand reading comprehension through a se- Leadership and Management in Nursing ences with designated advisor. Prerequisite: ries of challenging and interrelated texts and to Introduces the RN student to organizational permission of advisor and school director. improve the understanding of and potential for theory, management, structure of nursing care 3 semester hours creative verbal and written expression as the delivery systems, and components of leader- scholarly capstone of undergraduate experi- ship behavior. This course focuses on the role ence. Students should demonstrate the ability to of the nurse as both a formal and informal Nursing analyze texts and synthesize ideas and to relate leader in multiple roles of organizing, teach- texts to contemporary situations. All students ing, decision making, evaluating, and manag- NURSING 301 write an original essay that integrates themes ing conflict. Nursing Theory & Evidence-Based Practice (pre- raised in course readings and discussions. 4 Credits (3 credits theory, 1 credit practice req Statistics) 3 Credits This course is designed to introduce the RN experience) student to the conceptual, philosophical, sci- NURSING 306 entific, and ethical bases for professional nurs- Quality, Safety/Health Policy Nutrition ing practice. The relationship among theory, This course examines health care policy and research and evidence-based practice is ex- politics as it relates to the quality and safety NUTRITION 121 plored and applied to real life practice situa- of nursing practice. Historical, ethical, political, Anatomy and Physiology I, II tions. The role of the nurse in support of this and economic factors are discussed and the A detailed study of the structure and func- theory, research, and evidence-based practice nurse’s responsibility and role in health care tion of cells, tissues, and organ systems. Con- is addressed through a theoretical paper, re- policy is explored. A project facilitates applica- trol systems of the human body, homeostatic search critiques, and discussion of evidence- tion of principles addressed in the course. mechanisms, and the interrelations between based care in selected scenarios. 4 Credits (3 credits theory, 1 credit practice the systems are studied. 3 Credits experience) 8 full day weekend sessions; 6 semester hours
NURSING 302 NURSING 307 NUTRITION 122 Health Assessment Nursing & Healthcare Informatics Introduction to Biochemistry The focus of this course is to provide the es- The focus of this course is to introduce the A review of basic general chemistry topics in- sential elements of health assessment relevant
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cluding atomic theory, periodic law, chemical ics, epistemology, and ethics. Topics include tions of these theories. Topics include veg- bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, acids, the existence of God, extreme skepticism, the etarianism, animal experiments, hunting and bases and organic chemistry topics including relationship between mind and body, free will fishing, the treatment of animals in zoos and isomerism, and physiochemical properties of versus determinism, and freedom of expres- circuses, the treatment of companion animals, various functional groups. Biochemical prop- sion. The course includes analysis of represen- the treatment of animals in the fur and leather erties of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and tative thinkers. industry, and the use of violence by some ani- nucleotides will also be discussed. 3 semester hours mal rights activists. 6 full day weekend sessions; 4 semester hours 3 semester hours PHILOSOPHY 103 NUTRITION 123 Men, Women, Issues PHILOSOPHY 211 Nutrition Seminar A discussion of gender differences and sex Philosophy of Human Rights. A seminar designed to provide students with equality. The course critically examines topics This course explores the following questions: the basic principles of nutrition. Topics in- such as sexual harassment, comparable worth, Do human beings have rights? What rights do clude classes and sources of nutrients, energy monogamous marriage, prostitution, and rape. human beings have? Is torture ever morally jus- intake and expenditure, dietary standards and These topics are examined from a variety of tified? How far should freedom of speech and guidelines, food labeling and food safety. Em- perspectives, including conservatism, liberal freedom of action extend? Does a fetus have phasis will be placed on the role of macronu- feminism, traditional Marxism, radical femi- a right to life? To what extent does a free mar- trients in the diet. nism, and the care and justice outlooks that ket promote human rights? To what extent are 2 full day weekend sessions; 1 semester hour Carol Gilligan has identified. Confucian ideas compatible with human rights? 3 semester hours 3 semester hours NUTRITION 204 Principles of Nutrition PHILOSOPHY 104 PHILOSOPHY 213 The principles of nutrition are presented with Logic and Scientific Method Philosophy of Science emphasis upon diet counseling and behavioral Study of logical inference, both deductive and This course will introduce students to the modification for the dental patient. The case inductive. Analysis of propositions, arguments, philosophy of science by focusing on con- method is used both in theory and practice to fallacies, language, and the nature and func- nections between science and philosophy. relate prevention and control of oral disease tions of the methods of the sciences. Students will examine the ontological status of through nutritional status. Prerequisite: CHEM 3 semester hours theories, the social organization of science and 114. interactions between these topics and episte- PHILOSOPHY 110 2 semester hours mological questions. Health Care Ethics 3 semester hours NUTRITION 205 3 semester hours Fundamentals of Nutrition PHILOSOPHY 216 PHILOSOPHY 203 The fundamentals of normal and therapeutic Philosophy of World Religions Ethics nutrition are presented. Attention is focused A comparison and analysis of the philosophi- A study of problems of applied ethics, such on the promotion of health, prevention of ill- cal foundations of some of the world’s ma- as abortion, animal experimentation, affirma- ness and the restoration of health following jor religions. Among the religions studied are: tive action, and gay and lesbian rights. These illness for injury. This course includes a self Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Bud- problems are explored from the standpoint of analysis of the participant’s diet. dhism, and Confucianism. ethical theories such as utilitarianism and Kan- 3 semester hours 3 semester hours tian ethics. The course helps students formu- NUTRITION 299 late and interpret moral values by which they PHILOSOPHY 323 (PHIL 323/PSCI 323) Independent Study may think and act. Classics in Political Theory Students examine specific nutritional topics of 3 semester hours Analysis of principles of political theories of personal interest. Permission of instructor is the Ancient Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Early PHILOSOPHY 205 required. Modern periods. Emphasis on the thought of History of Western Philosophy 3-6 semester hours Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, St. Augustine, St. A survey of the historical development of phi- Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke NUTRITION 350 losophy from antiquity through the 19th Cen- and Montesquieu. Application of these theories Community Nutrition tury, with weight given to the contributions of to contemporary political ideas and problems. This course will provide students with the Greek philosophers and those of the Middle 3 semester hours knowledge, skills, tools and evidence-based Ages and the Enlightenment. In the 19th Cen- approaches needed by community nutrition- tury, attention is given to the rationalist, ideal- PHILOSOPHY 324 (PHIL 324/PSCI 324) ists to promote health and prevent diseases. ist, and empiricist schools of thought and their Recent Political Theory 3 semester hours influence. An examination of a broad spectrum of recent 3 semester hours world views, with particular attention paid to systems such as anarchism, Marxism-Leninism, PHILOSOPHY 210 Philosophy and fascism. Other topics include Third World Animal Rights perspectives, black power, radical feminism, This course explores philosophical theories of PHILOSOPHY 101 and futurism. General Philosophy animal rights as well as the practical applica- 3 semester hours A survey of the central problems of metaphys-
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PHILOSOPHY 340 tal laws of electricity and magnetism, electric physical problems. Prerequisite: PHYS 317. Selected Topics in Philosophy circuits, and optics, including topics from mod- 3 lectures; 3 semester hours Concentrated study of a major figure or theme ern physics. Prerequisites: Mathematics C105 or PHYSICS 321 that will supplement the offerings in the de- its equivalent, PHYS 201 or its equivalent. Techniques in Modern Physics partment. 3 lectures; 1 three-hour lab; 4 semester hours Experimentation and Instrumentation. Un- 3 semester hours PHYSICS 304 dergraduate laboratory experiments in phys- PHILOSOPHY 399 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics ics. Prerequisite: At least two physics courses Independent Study The zeroth, first, second, and third laws of ther- numbered above 300. For the student who wishes to specialize in modynamics with applications to physical phe- 1 three-hour lab; 1 semester hour advanced topics not covered by regular course nomena. An introduction to statistical physics. PHYSICS 322, 323, 324 offerings. Individual or small group confer- Prerequisite: PHYS 209; Co-requisite: MATH 215. Physics Laboratory ences with designated advisor. Prerequisite: 3 lectures; 3 semester hours Undergraduate laboratory experiments in Permission of School Director. PHYSICS 305 physics. Prerequisite: At least two physics 3 semester hours Electricity and Magnetism I courses numbered above 300 and 321. Electric charge, field, and potential. Electro- 1 three-hour lab; 3 semester hours static problems. Dielectric media. Electrostatic Physics PHYSICS 360 energy. Electric current. Prerequisite: PHYS Selected Topics in Physics PHYSICS 103 209; Co-requisite: MATH 215 or MATH 301. Selected topics in physics on specialized sub- Basic Concepts of Physics I 3 lectures; 3 semester hours jects beyond the scope of required courses to Space and matter, particles in motion, Newtonian PHYSICS 306 inform students of current areas of interest or mechanics, atoms and heat, wave phenomena. Electricity and Magnetism II to train students in special areas of physics. 2 lectures; 1 two-hour lab; 3 semester hours Magnetic fields and magnetic properties of 3 semester hours PHYSICS 104 matter. Electromagnetic induction. Maxwell’s PHYSICS 390, 391 Basic Concepts of Physics II equations and electromagnetic waves. Prereq- Physics Seminar Electricity and magnetism, relativity, and op- uisite: PHYS 305. Discussion of advanced and current topics in tics. The fundamental structure of matter. 3 lectures; 3 semester hours the field of physics. Students will make litera- 2 lectures; 1 two-hour lab; 3 semester hours PHYSICS 312 ture searches and present papers to the semi- PHYSICS 111 Photonics nar in their areas of interest. Principles of Physics I The wave aspects of radiation and the kine- 2 semester hours The principles of mechanics and their applica- matics of wave motion giving rise to interfer- tions. Kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, condi- ence and diffraction, together with the inter- tions for equilibrium, static’s, work, energy and action of electromagnetic waves and matter Political Science conservation laws. Rotation. Simple harmonic leading to such phenomena as reflection, dis- POLITICAL SCIENCE 101 motion; Co-requisite: MATH 110, or MATH 111. persion, and polarization. Prerequisite: PHYS American Government. 3 lectures; 1 three-hour lab; 4 semester hours 209; Co-requisite: MATH 215 The Constitution. Structure and function of the 3 lecture periods; 3 semester hours PHYSICS 112 national government: proper citizenship, civil Principles of Physics II PHYSICS 315 rights, elections, and party organizations. Electric forces and fields, electrical potential, Quantum Mechanics I 3 semester hours electric properties of matter. Magnetic forces Formalism of quantum mechanics; angular mo- POLITICAL SCIENCE 103 and fields, charges in motion, magnetic prop- mentum, perturbation theory, other approxi- Intro to Political Science and Political Science erties of matter. Electromagnetic induction, mation methods, and applications of quantum Research Methods Maxwell’s equations. Wave motion, electro- theory. Prerequisites: MATH 215 and PHYS 209. This course serves as a gateway to the study magnetic waves. Prerequisite: Physics 111; Co- 3 lectures periods; 3 semester hours; of political science for IPED majors and po- requisite: MATH 112. PHYSICS 317 litical science/international relations minors. 3 lectures; 1 three-hour lab; 4 semester hours Analytical Mechanics I We’ll survey the historical and philosophical PHYSICS 201 Elements of Newtonian mechanics. Motion of foundations of the political science discipline, General Physics I a particle, particles, and rigid bodies in one, major subject fields under the general category A non-calculus course which presents an in- two, and three dimensions. Prerequisite: PHYS of political science, key concepts and issues in troduction to classical mechanics, heat and 209; Co-requisite: MATH 215. political science, and basic scientific methods thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MATH C105 or 3 lectures; 3 semester hours in political science study and research. its equivalent. 3 semester credits PHYSICS 318 3 lectures; 1 three-hour lab; 4 semester hours Analytical Mechanics II POLITICAL SCIENCE 203 PHYSICS 202 Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics, per- U.S. Foreign Policy General Physics II turbation theory, central force fields, applica- This course examines contemporary US for- A non-calculus course covering the fundamen- tions of vector and tensor analysis to nonlinear eign policy from theoretical and policy per-
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spectives. How American foreign policy is 3 semester hours political and economic trajectories China, Korea, formulated and conducted will be discussed and Japan. Through studying East Asia’s unique POLITICAL SCIENCE 215 during the first half of the semester. The sec- sociopolitical and economic trajectory, students International Human Rights ond half will be devoted to evaluations of US should be equipped to better contextualize and A study of the international protection of hu- policies, especially economic and trade poli- assess the challenges and opportunities cur- man rights. The course analyzes the origin cies, towards key regions of the world. rently facing the Peoples Republic of China, and nature of human rights, the content of 3 semester credits Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and the Koreas. human rights standards guaranteed by interna- 3 semester hours POLITICAL SCIENCE 204 tional law, as well as the global international Government and Politics Abroad mechanism for the protection of human rights. POLITICAL SCIENCE 323 (PSCI 323/PHIL 323) Principal institutions, methods, and problems It includes a comparative examination of the Classics in Political Theory of government of selected foreign countries regional systems in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Analysis of principles of political theories of in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America as and Africa for the protection of human rights. the Ancient Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Ear- compared with the American System. 3 semester hours ly Modern periods. Emphasis on the thought 3 semester hours of Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, St. Augustine, St. POLITICAL SCIENCE 233 Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke POLITICAL SCIENCE 206 An Introduction to the U.S. Legal System and Montesquieu. Application of these theories The Political Economy of North-South Relations This course will offer a comprehensive over- to contemporary political ideas and problems. Political-economic disparities between “North” view of the U.S. legal system, including an 3 semester hours (the developed nations) and “South” (develop- overview of legal practice sources and tech- ing countries). The causes of these disparities niques with emphasis on the major substantive POLITICAL SCIENCE 324 (PSCI 324/PHIL 324) analyzed from an interdisciplinary point of areas of the law. Students will begin by exam- Recent Political Theory view. Recurring patterns of obstacles to de- ining issues in constitutional law, with an over- Analysis of the major contemporary ideologies, velopment in some new nations. The role of view of how government functions and how their historical-philosophical backgrounds and international financial and other organizations. laws are made. A legal writing segment of the public policy implications. Among the ideolo- 3 semester hours course will allow students to use legal analysis gies and belief systems considered are liberal- while refining their writing skills. ism, conservatism, Marxism (including Lenin- POLITICAL SCIENCE 207 3 semester credits ism and Maoism), fascism, anarchism, religious World Politics fundamentalism, and feminism. The cultural This course explores the principal elements of POLITICAL SCIENCE 299 expressions of these ideologies in arts and lit- world politics, examining the context in which Selected Topics in Political Science erature are also examined. the major actors play their roles, as well as the A course with variable topic focus, dependent 3 semester hours salient features of the international commu- upon student needs and the expertise of the nity. It will review the most significant aspects instructor. POLITICAL SCIENCE 398 of global politics by examining such topics as 3 semester hours Internship foreign policy, the nature of national power, Professional, supervised, unpaid work in an or- POLITICAL SCIENCE 303 (PSCI 303/IPED 340) and war. It will examine the origin, organiza- ganization related to career goals. Prerequisite: Political Economy of Latin America tion, and function of the major international Permission of advisor and School Director. This course will explore pre-Colombian, as institutions, and conclude with a discussion of 3 semester hours. well as colonial and post-colonial political and global issues. economic development in Latin America. It POLITICAL SCIENCE 399 3 semester hours will pay particular attention to socio-political Independent Studies POLITICAL SCIENCE 208 developments of the Cold War period as well This course permits the advanced political Introduction to International Law as recent significant initiatives such as the San- science student to undertake individual re- History and nature of international law, territo- tiago Commitment, MERCOSUR, and NAFTA, search in the area approved by the instructor. rial sovereignty, natural resources and interna- attempting to assess their impact upon Latin Continuous consultation with the instructor is tional norms (e.g. exclusive economic zones, America’s transformation from develop mental- required. Prerequisite: Permission of School the continental shelf, outer space, etc.), diplo- ism, to Third World politics, to an emerging Director. matic & consular relations, International Court center of democratic capitalism. 1-6 semester hours of Justice and other tribunals, and the use of 3 semester hours force in international law. POLITICAL SCIENCE 321 (PSCI/IPED 321) 3 semester hours Professional Studies Political Economy of East Asia POLITICAL SCIENCE 209 In recent decades, the East Asian region has PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 201 Introduction to United Nations Studies often been described as a model of socioeco- Fundamentals of Management and Leadership Examination of the successes and failures of nomic development, which newly developing This course explores the fundamental prin- the United Nations, its prospects for the fu- regions should emulate. This course will en- ciples, theory and functions applicable to a ture, principal organs, especially the Security courage learners to explore the extent to which variety of organizational settings. Specific tech- Council, budgetary system, role in arms con- the East Asian paradigm of development is valid niques related to managerial functions are ex- trol, relations between the United Nations and for other regions. This course will explore the plored as well as the broad issues and trends the United States, and related issues. cultural and historical factors contributing to the influence the practice of contemporary man-
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agement: globalization, technology, diversity, PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 250 HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION 332 and competitive advantage. Special emphasis Organizational Behavior Health Care Organization & Administration is on the role leadership plays in motivation, This course provides a comprehensive analysis This is an introductory course on the organiza- performance management, communication, of individual and group behavior in organiza- tion, finance and delivery of health care servic- team building, innovation, and change man- tions. Its purpose is to provide an understand- es from a societal perspective. It examines al- agement. Prerequisite: None ing of how organizations can be managed ternatives that a society may organize, finance, more effectively and at the same time enhance and deliver health care services, and the philo- PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 202 the quality of employees work life. Topics in- sophical, social, and political economic founda- Business Math clude motivation, rewarding behavior, stress, tion underlying a health care system. It begins Business Math will assist students in learning individual and group behavior, conflict, power with examining the nature of health and health to use mathematics effectively as a tool in their and politics, leadership, job design, organiza- care services, and followed by reviewing the personal and business lives. After students tional structure, decision-making, communica- role of government and free market on health complete this course, they will be able to un- tion and organizational change and develop- and health care services. Alternative ways of derstand the terminology used, apply basic ment. Prerequisite: PRST 201 Minimum grade organizing and financing health care services math skills, and use common mathematic for- C,TR are then explored. Among private health insti- mulas to solve a variety of personal and busi- 3 semester hours tutions, the focus of inquiry is on health insur- ness mathematics problems. Prerequisite: None ance and its provision, hospitals, the role of PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 204 physicians, and long-term care organizations. Social Impact of Technology Healthcare Administration Finally, current issues of the U.S. health care This course is designed to critically assess the HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION 333 system and possible development are also stud- institutional forces that shape and create the Management of Health Care Information Systems ied. While this course uses mostly examples demand for information technology (IT). It This course examines healthcare organizations from the U.S., experiences from other countries will also discuss how the consumption of IT from the perspective of managing the informa- are also discussed where it is pertinent. Prereq- impacts economy and society. The course will tion systems that exist within the enterprise. uisite: PRST 201 & MGMT 300 help participants think about how changing so- Identifying the clinical and healthcare delivery HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION 365 cial and economic conditions determine what processes and how they relate to informa- Healthcare Strategic Management technologies are consumed and how they are tion systems is a main focus. The intent of the This course will introduce students to concepts, consumed, who consumes them and where course is to identify the key issues confronting principles, and practices of strategic manage- they are consumed. Prerequisite: None the management of healthcare information sys- ment in multiple health care settings. Case PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 220 tems today, examine their causes, and develop studies will be used from the health care indus- Analytical & Persuasive Writing reasonable solutions to these issues. Prerequi- try as well as other business sectors to expose Continuing to practice the rhetorical skills in- site: PRST 201 & MGMT 300 students to the field of organizational behavior. troduced in ENGL 101, students will develop HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION 331 Students will develop their knowledge in areas analytical, interpretive, and information literacy Law and Ethics in Health Care including negotiation, leadership, organization- skills necessary for constructing a well-sup- This course presents an overview of the legal al design, organizational culture, how people ported, researched, academic argument. Pre- and ethical issues faced by healthcare con- work in organizations, and strategy (including requisite: ENGL 101 sumers, practitioners, and administrators. The stakeholder and SWOT analysis, and the cur- PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 224 course will introduce students to the legal as- rent approaches to the development of strate- Critical Thinking & Writing pects of health care at the federal, state, and lo- gic plans). Prerequisite: HLAD 334 & 332 Develops the ability to analyze, criticize and cal levels. Topics covered will include criminal advocate ideas. Examines relationship of lan- and civil claims against health care providers, Human Resource Administration guage to logic, induction and deduction, facts, corporate and individual liability, and legal and inferences, judgments, formal and informal ethical decision-making. Prerequisite: PHIL 203 HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION 334 fallacies of language and thought. Instructs in Training Methods HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION 334 writing about issues of critical thinking to de- This course explores current and emerging Healthcare Financial Management velop both thinking and writing skills. Prereq- models and theories, and practical methods to This course is an application of financial man- uisite: ENGL 101 effectively connect training and learning to or- agement techniques to decision making for ganizational/business goals. In this course, the PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 250 health care professionals. This course exam- student will learn how to 1) identify training Budgeting & Finance for Organizations ines aspects of modern hospital & health care and development needs through needs assess- This course familiarizes managers with the organization financial management to prepare ments, 2) analyze jobs and tasks to determine core tasks needed for effective financial plan- students for supervisory and management training and development objectives, 3) create ning and explains the budgeting process in di- roles. In addressing the types of financial deci- appropriate training objectives, 4) design effec- verse organizations. Organization, techniques, sions that health care executives are most likely tive training and development programs using and politics of administrative planning, budget to be involved in the course objective is to un- different techniques or methods, 5) implement preparation and legislative appropriations, and derstand the underlying importance of (1) ac- a variety a different training and development control systems in public administration. Pre- counting information; (2) health care industry activities, and 6) evaluate training and develop- requisite: PRST 202 knowledge; and (3) principles of economics. ment programs. Prerequisite: MGMT 305 Prerequisite: PRST 250
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ing. The causes and appropriate treatments of Organizational Leadership Psychology mood disorders, personality disorders, schizo- ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP 341 PSYCHOLOGY 103 phrenia, adjustment reactions, and other disor- Supervision and Team Building Introduction to Psychology ders as specified in the DSM will be discussed. The course develops management theories of An introduction to the field of psychology, 3 semester hours planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and con- including such topics as research methods, PSYCHOLOGY 240 trolling. Emphasis will be given to the effec- the brain, neuronal structure and function- Social Psychology tiveness of human relations in communication, ing, sleep and dreaming, cognitive and social This course is designed to provide an over- leadership matters, and team-building concepts development, learning, memory, intelligence, view of the field of social psychology. Learn- as it relates to the workplace. Although the personality, psychopathology, psychotherapy, ing will be accomplished through reading and course emphasizes principles and practices of social cognition, and social influence. This discussion of the text, as well as presentation first-line supervision, it also introduces concepts course is a prerequisite of all higher-num- of supplemental material provided by the in- and skills for supervisory leadership and super- bered psychology courses, with the exception structor along with in-class activities, videos visory management needed for effective team of PSYC 201 (Child Psyc) which can be taken and discussion. Topics will include discussion building, program or organizational innovation, concurrently with Psyc 103. of the varying domains of research in social group decision-making, and mediating intra- 3 semester hours psychology, important studies in the field, and staff conflict as well as conflict between staff PSYCHOLOGY 201 how it applies to academia and everyday life. and administration. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 Child Psychology Topics will include: attitudes and attitude for- ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP 342 This course will examine the theories and is- mation, persuasion, aggression, conformity, Non-profit Management sues surrounding biological, cognitive and obedience, culture, helping behaviors, attrac- This course will introduce students to strate- psychosocial development from conception to tion, self-concept, as well as discrimination gic management issues in the nonprofit sector. pubescence. This course is interactive with a and prejudice. The course will cover key issues in founding, focus on personal life experience and current 3 semester hours leading, managing, and governing nonprofit social events. This course is the first in a series PSYCHOLOGY 303 organizations and new nonprofit ventures, in- of 4 courses that can lead to a certificate in hu- Personality Psychology cluding organizational mission, strategic analy- man development. This course will focus on the structure, dy- sis and planning, board governance, multiple 3 semester hours namics, and development of personality. Ma- constituencies, partnerships and collabora- PSYCHOLOGY 202 jor personality theories – psychoanalytic, trait, tions, human resources, financial management, Adolescence behavioral, cognitive, socio-biological, hu- fundraising and resource development, and This course will examine the theories and is- manistic/existential – and their implications for performance measurement and impact. Pre- sues surrounding biological, cognitive and understanding human cognition and behavior, requisite: MGMT 300 psychosocial development from pubescence will be discussed. ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP 350 to adulthood. Students explore experiences 3 semester hours Organizational Change and Leadership and values related to risk taking, friendship, PSYCHOLOGY 307 This course offers students a comprehensive, peer-groups, peer-pressure, marriage, relation- Cognitive Psychology relevant perspective on leadership and man- ships, parenting, and sexuality. This course is This course will focus on recent advances in agement. While the course provides grounding the second in a series of 4 courses that can the understanding of thought processes. There in important concepts, it also stresses applica- lead to a certificate in human development. will be a focus on attention, perception, mem- tion to professional and community settings. 3 semester hours ory, imagery, problem solving, language, intel- Students analyze concepts such as leading as PSYCHOLOGY 203 ligence, creativity, and dreaming.. an interactive process (involving the leader, 3 semester hours the “followers”, and the situation), managing Maturity and Aging with innovation and creativity, escaping from This course will examine the theories and is- PSYCHOLOGY 309 embedded practices, and embracing new sues surrounding biological, cognitive and Industrial/Organizational Psychology managerial principles. Prerequisite: PRST 201 psychosocial development from adulthood This course provides an application of psy- & MGMT 300 through death and the process of dying. This chological principles to industry, business, course is interactive and focuses on personal transportation, communications, institutions, ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP 351 experiences and reactions. Important ques- Challenges in Leadership Seminar leadership, and consumer behavior. tions about health, longevity, aging, and the 3 semester hours This course will explore in a seminar format dying process are explored. This course is the leaders and leadership situations. The key el- third in a series of 4 courses that can lead to a PSYCHOLOGY 310 ements of leadership will be discussed and certificate in human development. Human Sexuality should facilitate the development of a coher- 3 semester hours Physiological and psychological components ent and consistent perspective on leadership. of human sexuality, and their interaction will Prerequisite: ORLD 350 PSYCHOLOGY 230 be discussed. There will be a focus on health Abnormal Psychology and social issues and on individual, gender, The course will focus on the study of those and cultural differences. thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that inter- 3 semester hours fere with psychologically adaptive function-
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PSYCHOLOGY 314 amine classic theories and research in this area, psychological principles, and will actively dis- Educational Psychology and compare and contrast it with modern sci- cuss and write on these concepts. Psychological concepts, principles, theory, entific perspectives from numerous disciplines. 3 semester hours and research will be applied to the teaching 3 semester hours PSYCHOLOGY 380 and learning process. There will be a focus on Biological Psychology growth and development, adjustment and per- PSYCHOLOGY 348 Psychology of Women The biological mechanisms underlying human sonality, learning, measurement, and evaluation. This course will cover various aspects of the behavior will be explored. This course will fo- 3 semester hours psychology of women such as gender stereo- cus on evolution, genetics, and the anatomy PSYCHOLOGY 316 types and biases, gender comparisons social and physiology of the human brain and ner- Current Topics in Psychology situations, women and work, love relation- vous system. How these systems are affected Examination of one or more currently promi- ships, women and psychological disorders, and impacted by sensory systems, movement, nent topics in psychology, such as memory and violence against women. Prerequisite waking and sleeping, homeostasis, hormones, reconstruction, sexual orientation, emotional Course: PSYC 103 and 201 or 202 sexual behavior, emotions, learning, memory, intelligence, brain plasticity, or hate crimes. 3 semester hours and language will be discussed. 3 semester hours 3 semester hours PSYCHOLOGY 355 PSYCHOLOGY 321 Sports Psychology PSYCHOLOGY 381 Research Methods A study of the psychological foundations of Drug Effects and Behavior Students will explore and evaluate the validity physical activity. An overview of the psycho- Fundamentals of psychopharmacological re- of various experimental and non-experimental logical and mental factors that influence and search with emphasis on human drug-taking research strategies and gain experience col- are influenced by participation and perfor- behavior will be discussed. A discussion of the lecting psychological data, in groups and in- mance in sports, exercise and physical activity. various psychoactive drugs and implications dividually. The course provides foundations of Included are applications of the knowledge of their use will occur. statistical analysis, including both descriptive gained through research to everyday settings. 3 semester hours and introductory inferential statistics. 3 semester hours PSYCHOLOGY 385 3 semester hours PSYCHOLOGY 370 Statistical Methods in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY 345 Forensic Psychology This course will provide the student with an Health Psychology Surveys the overall intersection of psychology overview of basic statistical theories and meth- This course will explore how psychological and the American court system. Emphasis will odologies used in modern psychological re- theories are applied to behaviors associated be placed on issues related to clinical psychol- search. Topics will include the theoretical ba- with health. Students will examine the cogni- ogy/psychiatry in the criminal justice system sis, application, and methodologies involved tive and behavioral processes associated with such as sanity evaluation, criminal profiling in descriptive statistics, correlations, t-tests, a wide range of mental and physical health and assessment of dangerousness. Students ANOVAs and regressions. activities. Theories and research from clinical, will explore how forensic psychologists have 3 semester hours social, developmental and biological back- been involved in the jury selection process PSYCHOLOGY 390 grounds will be discussed in regards to their and have contributed to our understanding, of Psychology Research Practicum application to health behaviors. Specific top- eyewitness testimony (limitations of memory) This course is designed to give students the ics will include stress and coping, drug and and the detection of deceit through the poly- opportunity and experience of assisting with alcohol use, social support, health stigmas, graph and other techniques. Finally, students empirical research in psychology, under di- patient/provider interactions, pain and pain will explore how professionals trained in de- rected mentorship of a faculty member at UB. management, and disorders related to health. velopmental, organizational, and clinical psy- Prior approval by that faculty member is re- 3 semester hours chology interact with the court system when they serve as “expert witnesses” in a variety of quired. Directed mentorship in a psychology PSYCHOLOGY 346 civil and probate matters. laboratory outside of UB will be considered. Animal Behavior 3 semester hours Students will learn about the ethics involved in This course integrates the proximate and ul- human research, and will assist a faculty mem- timate causes of behavior through survey of PSYCHOLOGY 375 ber in their research through activities such as key concepts, theories and models in the field Psychology of Stigma participant recruitment, survey administration of Animal Behavior. Students will explore the This course will broadly explore the psycho- and other forms of data collection, data entry, mechanistic causes of behavior including the, logical foundations of stigma, as well as the and empirical literature review. Students will genetic, hormonal, neural and environmental ramifications of being stigmatized. Theories provide a written summative overview of their influences on behavioral development and ex- as to why people stigmatize others, how this experience at the end of the semester. This pression. Students will examine behaviors im- is justified and rationalized, and how people course is by instructor permission only, and is portant to survival (such as finding food and cope with being stigmatized will be explored. limited to psychology (or closely related area) avoiding predators) and those important to Specific topics will include racism and discrim- majors with a minimum of sophomore stand- reproduction (such as selecting mates) while ination, social exclusion, gender and sexuality ing and a 3.3 cumulative GPA. considering the manner in which these behav- bias, stigma consciousness and self-concept, 2 – 4 semester hours iors are shaped and constrained by ecology and ageism, and taboo behavior. Students will in- evolutionary history. Students will actively ex- tegrate theories of stigma with other modern
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PSYCHOLOGY 395 motion for producers, manufactures and retail- laces and flocked fabrics. In depth study of Senior Thesis in Psychology ers with emphasis on the retailers most often aesthetic and functional fabric finishes with Students work individually with their advisor used media — the newspaper. Varying adver- emphasis on specific needs of the clothing and to produce an integrative review or conduct tising approaches of the mass merchandiser, home furnishings industries. Laboratory work empirical research on a specific topic within the prestigious department store and the spe- applies industry testing standards to individual psychology. cialty store are included. Additionally, students fabrics. Woven, knitted, and applied fabric pat- 3 semester hours work on individual or group assignments in terns are explored using a variety of mediums PSYCHOLOGY 398 special events planning, visual merchandise, including CAD. CAM software. Students are Careers in Psychology (Internship) direct marketing, publicity, newspaper and responsible for submitting testing results and This course is designed to give students prac- magazine advertising. The role of the retail aesthetic development projects in addition to tical experience applying their knowledge of buyer and product developer in the advertis- preparing sample books of commercially pro- psychology or psychology related principles to ing function in the planning and budgeting of duced designs and functional finishes. Prereq- an actual career or work setting. Internships ads is also included. uisite: RETL 205. $50 laboratory fee. may take place in local businesses, mental 3 semester hours 3 semester hours health and crisis centers, schools, residential Offered: Alternating semesters annually Offered: Alternating semesters annually settings, criminal justice programs, camps, col- RETAILING 202 RETAILING 207 lege campuses, hospitals, community centers Retailing Mathematics Strategies of Selling and other related environments. Students must A functional and realistic approach to retail- Development of professional selling tech- have a designated, qualified supervisor within ing principles and operations by the applica- niques necessary for efficiency and success the work environment. Students provide writ- tion of mathematical formulas and procedures. in all phases of retailing and wholesaling. Ex- ten documentation that relates their knowledge Emphasis on income statements, pricing tech- pertise in a retail product line is developed to the work setting. This course is by instructor niques, markup, markdown, sales volume, in- through a product research project. permission only. ventory control, merchandising terminology, 3 semester hours 1-6 semester hours and merchandising planning. Math placement Offered: Alternating semesters annually test must be taken. PSYCHOLOGY 399 RETAILING 280 3 semester hours Individual Study in Psychology Industry Internship Required: A grade of at least a “C” to enter An opportunity to study topics not covered in Paid work experience in a faculty-approved re- Retailing 304 regular course offerings or to carry out an in- tail organization. Six week full-time on-the-job dividual course of instruction. Offered: Alternating semesters annually assignment combined with written research 1-6 semester hours RETAILING 203 into corporate structure and marketing strate- PSYCHOLOGY 407 Fashion and Retail Buying I gy. Holiday selling season of sophomore year. Psychology of Consciousness The study of buying theory and techniques for Prerequisite: 2.5 Q.P.R. Student must maintain This course will focus of all aspects of con- department stores and specialty retailers. Ana- 2.5 Q.P.R. during the internship semester. Fash- sciousness. Topics include sleep and dreams, lyzes the buying function and examines how ion Merchandising and Retailing majors only. meditation and prayer, yoga, daydreaming, buyers’ responsibilities vary in different types of 3 semester hours creative insights, extrasensory perception, merchandising organizations. Study of the prin- Offered: Alternating semesters annually spiritual experiences, drug-induced states, hal- ciples, procedures, and techniques practiced by RETAILING 300 merchandisers of fashion goods in determining lucinations, and the mind-body issue. Mass Merchandising and Marketing resources to select, and assortments to buy in- 3 semester hours An analytical study of national and multi-na- cludes private label development. tional mass merchandising organizations that 3 semester hours Retailing include origin, concepts, operations, technol- Offered: Alternating semesters annually ogy, and profitability. Comparison of in-store RETAILING 180 RETAILING 205 mass merchandisers and non-store catalog re- Seminar in Professional Development Textiles I tailers, on-air merchandisers, and on-line mar- Surveys retail and related career areas, entry Basic concepts of textiles dealing with fibers, keters. Students research one in-store and one requirements and employment opportunities. yarns and methods of fabric construction. Spe- non-store mass merchandiser of their choice Students are provided with opportunities to cific laboratory assignments devoted to natural in depth. Students prepare a catalog, an on- develop pertinent retailing related resumes, and synthetic fiber identification and testing. air, and an e-tailing presentation using a mass professional portfolios and interview tech- $50 lab fee. market approach. Students utilize “CATALOG,” niques, as well as letters of application. De- 3 semester hours “STORY-BOARD,” software to prepare presen- tailed study of the current job market and busi- Offered: Alternating semesters annually tations. Students explore the benefits of social ness ethics are also included. media on the mass market. Prerequisites: RETL 3 semester hours RETAILING 206 201, RETL 204, RETL 207 and RETL 213; open Offered: Alternating semesters annually Textiles II to juniors and seniors only. Continuation of textile concepts including the 3 semester hours RETAILING 201 study of films, foams, laminated fabrics, fiber Retail Advertising and Fashion Promotion Offered: Alternating semesters annually webs, knitted constructions, knotted fabrics, Principles and methods of advertising and pro-
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RETAILING 304 RETAILING 330 SCIENCE C106 Fashion and Retail Buying II International Fashion Marketing/Product Microbes in Our World Inventory and stock control procedures, Development A course designed to provide the student with analysis of consumer demand in the buying An examination of international trade for textile an understanding of the role of microbes in and marketing of fashion products. Six month and apparel industries. This course studies sup- our lives, and their real and alleged effects on budget planning of sales, goods, and promo- porting agencies, foreign manufacturing, distri- the environment. Emphasis is placed on both tional activities. Spreadsheets and computer bution, financing, transportation, tariffs and cus- the beneficial and the detrimental effects of mi- applications are used to plan, analyze, and toms regulation. The student will be required crobes on humans and the environment. adjust retailing activities by revisions in quanti- to research exporting and importing a product 2 lecture periods; 1 two-hour laboratory; 3 ties and merchandise assortments. Practice in and to prepare both a written and oral presen- semester hours buying from a variety of domestic and interna- tation. Prerequisites: RETL 205 and RETL 206. SCIENCE C201 tional resources. Prerequisites: RETL 102 with 3 semester hours Our Environment: The Oceans a grade of “C”or better and RETL 203. Offered: Alternating semesters annually The scientific examination of the geological, 3 semester hours RETAILING 398 physical, chemical, and biological character- Offered: Alternating semesters annually Internship Experience istics of the oceans. The course will include RETAILING 307 Field study of an organization in action, Stu- laboratory and field studies of local marine en- Surface Design I dents participate in an internship experience at vironments. Prerequisite: SCI C101 or SCI C102 Introduction to the business of Textile Surface an outside organization in the Fashion or Retail or an equivalent course. Design. Course focus is on applied surface Industries. Students receive a performance eval- 2 lecture periods; 1 three-hour laboratory; 3 designs using natural and geometric motifs uation from their supervisor in that organization semester hours as they apply in a variety of fashion markets and from an FM faculty evaluator who will visit including infant’s and children’s, women’s, the internship site periodically during the term. Social Sciences men’s, domestics and paper goods. Students Students submit a paper with an analysis of their research current market design and color experiential learning. Offered: Every semester SOCIAL SCIENCES C201 trends. Using classic, modern, or ethnic mo- 3 semester hours Introduction to the Social Sciences I tif students work with layout, repeat size and Offered: Alternating semesters annually A survey of the development of the social sci- color ways. Students develop their own col- ences, how they were shaped by historical forc- RETAILING 399 lection libraries in paper and disc formats. Stu- es, and their role in understanding society. The Independent Study in Fashion Merchandising, dents design applied patterns and alternative emergence of economics, anthropology, sociol- Textiles or Related Retailing Techniques color ways using “DESIGN and REPEAT” and ogy, psychology, and political science from so- Independent study in fashion merchandising, “EASY COLORING” CAD/CAM software. Stu- cial philosophy. Prerequisite: ENGL C101 or de- textiles or related retailing techniques. Prereq- dents prepare portfolios of their best designs. partment permission. A Core Heritage Course. uisite: B.S. Degree Fashion Merchandising and Open to juniors and seniors only. Prerequi- 3 semester hours. Retailing seniors only; permission of chair. A sites: RETL 205, RETL 206, Design 103. $50.00 three-credit internship is possible which com- SOCIAL SCIENCES 207 lab fee. bines one-credit of work experience with two- World Regional Geography 3 semester hours credits of independent research. A survey of world physical and human geo- Offered: Alternating semesters annually 1-3 credits graphic patterns. Each world region will be RETAILING 313 Offered: Alternating semesters annually analyzed in terms of its environment and re- Organizational Management source distributions, agricultural systems and A study of the management decisions faced rural development, population growth and by the retail executive in today’s marketplace. Science characteristics, and patterns of urbanization Topics include locations, retail store layout, se- SCIENCE C101 and industrial growth. Considerable empha- curity, the customer service mix, retail credit Our Environment: The Earth sis will be placed on the non-Western world, arrangements and their cost-benefit relation- The scientific examination of our planet focus- issues of sustainable development., and the ships. Human resource concerns include re- ing on the interaction of astronomy, biology, changing nature of geography. Students will cruitment, personnel changes, retraining and chemistry, geology, and physics, in the forma- be required to write one research paper on a layoffs; employee benefits and their impact on tion, evolution, and dynamics of the Earth. particular world region of their choice. both morale and budgets. Students research 2 lecture periods; 1 two-hour laboratory; 3 3 semester hours in-depth one of the top international retail- semester hours SOCIAL SCIENCES 300 ers for practical solutions to a profitable retail SCIENCE C102 Seminar in Social Science Methods environment. Prerequisite: Retailing 201, and An introduction to the methods of research Humans and the Environment Marketing 305; junior and seniors majors only. and criticism employed in history, econom- A scientific examination of the human organism May not be taken same semester as Fashion ics, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and and the interactions between humans and the political science. Social Sciences majors will Merchandising 270. environment as they affect not only humans but gain experience in both statistical and inter- 3 semester hours also the health and viability of home planet Earth. pretative methods that will be useful for their Offered: Alternating semesters annually 2 lecture periods; 1 two-hour laboratory; 3 senior thesis. PC access required. Prerequisite: semester hours Sophomore standing. Required of Social Sci-
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ences majors in the junior year. justment. Social interaction within the family. SOCIOLOGY 355 3 semester hours The family and society. Globalization This course examines the phenomenon of SOCIAL SCIENCES 395 3 semester hours globalization as an economic, political, and Senior Thesis SOCIOLOGY 231 cultural reality. The focus of lecture and dis- Students work individually with their advisors, Cultural Anthropology cussion will arise through consideration of preferably starting in the second semester of Origins and growth of culture. Pattern of cul- treatment of the issue by current social theo- the junior year, to research and write a thesis ture as related to personality and social struc- rists: e.g., Roland Robertson, Peter Berger, on a topic related to the social sciences. This ture. Comparative cultures. Immanuel Wallerstein, Mike Featherstone, topic may be the extension of an idea first 3 semester hours Thomas Friedman. Critics of globalization will developed in the Seminar on Social Science SOCIOLOGY 270 also be read and considered: e.g., Lourdes Be- Methods. Prerequisite: SOSC 300. Required of neira, John Cavanaugh, Joseph Stiglitz. Social Science majors in the senior year. Sociology of Deviance 3 semester hours 3 semester hours Specialization into deviance; social typing; deviant subcultures; deviant identity; accom- SOCIOLOGY 399 SOCIAL SCIENCES 398 modation to deviance; public and informal Independent Study Internship regulation of deviance; treatment approaches For the student who wishes to specialize in ad- Professional, supervised, unpaid work in an or- to deviance; theoretical frameworks. Implica- vanced projects not covered by regular course ganization related to career goals. Prerequisite: tions for policy-making. Prerequisite: SOC 101 offerings. Individual or small group confer- Permission of advisor and School Director. 3 semester hours ences with designated advisor. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours SOCIOLOGY 299 Permission of advisor and School Director. SOCIAL SCIENCES 399 Selected Topics in Sociology 1-6 semester hours Independent Study A course with variable topic focus; dependent For the student who wishes to specialize in ad- upon student needs and the expertise of the vanced projects not covered by regular course instructor. Spanish offerings. Individual or small group conferenc- es with designated advisor. Prerequisite: Per- SOCIOLOGY 310 SPANISH 101 mission of advisor and School Director. Race and Ethnicity Elementary Spanish I Racial and ethnic stratification; causes and 1-6 semester hours Introduction to Spanish, stressing pronuncia- consequences of prejudice and discrimination; tion, aural comprehension, and basic conversa- problems of assimilation and pluralism; racial tion. The fundamental principles of grammar. Sociology and ethnic conflict in the U.S. and in other Training in reading comprehension and writing. societies. 3 semester hours SOCIOLOGY 101 3 semester hours Principles of Sociology SPANISH 102 Fundamentals of sociological study. Concepts, SOCIOLOGY 311 Elementary Spanish II logic, and methods of sociology. Social inter- Juvenile Delinquency Continuation of Spanish 101. Prerequisite: action and social change in groups, institu- Analysis of delinquency causation, methods SPAN 101. tions, and society. of treating delinquents, juvenile court proce- 3 semester hours 3 semester hours dures, interrelationship of police and youth, SPANISH 103 and problems of prevention. Intermediate Spanish I SOCIOLOGY 102 3 semester hours Conversation based on the reading of modern Sociology of Social Problems prose texts. Drill in written and oral self-ex- Analysis of major problems in modern soci- SOCIOLOGY 315 pression. A review of the principles of gram- ety; existing methods for dealing with these Criminology mar. Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or two years of problems. A critical examination of the conditions under high school Spanish. 3 semester hours which crime and delinquency occur. Theories of crime and punishment. Treatment of offenders. 3 semester hours SOCIOLOGY 118 3 semester hours SPANISH 104 Introduction to Criminal Justice Intermediate Spanish II This course is intended to introduce you to the SOCIOLOGY 348 Religion & Society Continuation of Spanish 103. Prerequisite: field of criminal justice and criminology. More SPAN 103 or three years of high school A sociological and anthropological analysis of specifically, we will explore how the American Spanish. religion as a universal social institution, with criminal justice system interacts with society 3 semester hours and reacts to societal issues. In turn this will emphasis upon theories of the origins of re- help us understand how society functions in re- ligion, relationships of religion to other social SPANISH 399 Individual Study sponse to the criminal justice system. institutions, study of selected Western and non- Special projects on topics not studied in detail 3 semester hours Western religions in their socio-cultural con- texts, religion as a source of social equilibrium in regular courses, or projects on topics in- SOCIOLOGY 204 and conflict, types of religious movements. cluded in regular courses when those courses Marriage and the Family 3 semester hours are not available. Prerequisite: Permission of Courtship, marriage patterns, social sexual ad-
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School Director. and Tantric texts. WORLD RELIGION 230 1-6 semester hours 3 semester hours Taoism An examination of the major figures, texts, and WORLD RELIGION 207 ideas of Taoism. Attention is given to the dia- Judaism Theatre logue with Confucianism. This course introduces students to the major 3 semester hours THEATRE 103 textual, practical, communal, doctrinal, and Introduction to Theatre philosophical features of Judaism. Special at- WORLD RELIGION 278 The art of the theatre: its literature, structure, tention is given to the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) Religion, Peace, and War and aesthetics. Contributions of the playwright, and the Holocaust. Differences among con- This course examines economic, political, actor, architect, director, designer, and producer temporary forms of Judaism (Orthodox, Re- and cultural aspects of religious conflict, and are examined through lectures, presentations form, Conservative, and Reconstructionist) are proposes a theory for conflict mediation that by visiting artists, class discussion, projects, and studied in some detail. entails recognizing the key role played by attendance at theatrical performances. 3 semester hours religious institutions and ‘cultural rationality’ 3 semester hours within society. Models of conflict mediation WORLD RELIGION 208 are studied. These theories are practiced in THEATRE 233 Christianity Role Study and Characterization case studies and class models. The relation- This course introduces students to the major The creative processes by which an actor may ship of interreligious and conflict mediation is textual, practical, communal, doctrinal, and construct an interpretation are studied in theo- considered. philosophical features of Christianity. Special ry and pursued in practice with heavy empha- 3 semester hours attention is given to the New Testament. Differ- sis upon scenes. ences among contemporary forms of Christian WORLD RELIGION 301 3 semester hours community (Roman Catholicism, Orthodoxy, World Scriptures and Protestantism) are studied in some detail. A Study of primary source readings in world World Religion 3 semester hours religious literature. Attention is also given to critical research methods. In the course we WORLD RELIGION 102 WORLD RELIGION 215 will read from the Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gi- Unification Philosophy Introduction to Eastern Religions ta, Dhammapada, Koran, Tanakh, New Testa- This course intends to familiarize students with This course offers students a comparative ment, and the Analects. the unique nature of Unification Philosophy and and historical introduction to Hinduism, Bud- 3 semester hours dhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Attention invite reflection on the ways in which it relates is given to primary texts and rituals, historical to the Western philosophical tradition. Students WORLD RELIGION 305* and doctrinal development, socio-cultural set- will review key areas of inquiry in Western phi- Comparative Religious Ethics ting and political impact. losophy as well as practical applications of such A comparative study of Hindu, Buddhist, 3 semester hours inquiry. In the process, learners will examine Christian, and Islamic accounts of human the ways in which these areas of inquiry are ad- rights, ecology, family, violence, and econo- WORLD RELIGION 103 dressed in Unification Thought texts and sup- my. The possibility of developing a universal Introduction to Western Religions porting literature. It is expected that the general ethic is considered. Topics vary from semester This course offers students a comparative and framework and method of Unification Philoso- to semester. historical introduction to Judaism, Christian- phy, with whatever its strengths and limitations, 3 semester hours ity, and Islam. Attention is given to primary will become clear through the learning process WORLD RELIGION 348/SOCIOLOGY 348 texts and rituals, historical and doctrinal de- and encourage speculation and critical dis- velopment, socio-cultural setting and political Religion and Society course on its potential for further development. A sociological and anthropological analysis of impact. 3 semester hours 3 semester hours religion as a universal social institution, with WORLD RELIGION 216/PHILOSOPHY 216 emphasis upon theories of the origins of re- WORLD RELIGION 204 Philosophy of World Religions ligion, relationships of religion to other social Hinduism A comparison and analysis of the philosophi- institutions, study of selected Western and non- This course introduces students to the major cal foundations of some of the world’s ma- Western religions in their socio-cultural con- textual, practical, communal, doctrinal, and jor religions. Among the religions studied are: texts, religion as a source of social equilibrium philosophical features of Hinduism. Special at- Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Bud- and conflict, and types of religious movements. tention is given to Hindu mythology, the Upa- dhism, and Confucianism. 3 semester hours nishads, and the Bhagavad-Gita. 3 semester hours 3 semester hours WORLD RELIGION 373 WORLD RELIGION 229 Islam and Democracy WORLD RELIGION 205 Confucianism This course aims to address the following Buddhism An examination of the major figures, texts, and questions: Are Islam and democracy compat- This course introduces students to the major ideas of Confucianism. Attention is given to ible? How is religious interest defined? How textual, practical, communal, doctrinal, and social setting and political influence. are Islamic images and institutions used? What philosophical features of Buddhism. Special 3 semester hours is the historical relationship between Islam attention is given to Theravada, Mahayana, and politics? When and under what conditions
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is Islam publicized and politicized? Is Islam gained renewed interest as a factor in con- compatible with modernity? Is it possible to temporary political life. However, this is not be modern and Muslim at the same time? How merely a course on comparative religion. It is do Islamic scholars deal with the questions of a course that surveys and compares the role “difference”, democracy, and science? The ma- of religion in global politics, international rela- jor task of this course will be to assess how tions, and domestic policy. It is clear that re- religion makes an impact on politics, state and ligion has and continues to play a major role society and in turn is impacted upon and po- in the politics of nation-states and the devel- tentially transformed by society, politics and opment of the international system. While the the state. Instructor’s permission may be re- world seemed primarily focused on the recent quired for this course. role of political Islam, this course recognizes 3 semester hours the role of the major religions (defined as those faiths with a “world-wide” presence) in WORLD RELIGION 374 the shaping of politics in the domestic con- Religion and Politics in the Middle East texts of nations and world politics. Instructor’s This course examines the intersection of re- permission may be required for this course. ligion and politics in the current landscape 3 semester hours of the societies of the Middle East. While the West has emphasized separation of church and state, numerous nations and political parties in the Middle East emphasize the re- lationship between the two and the guiding role that religion is meant to play in political decision making. This course also examines the impact that secularization has had upon religion in the Middle East and it notes how this has played a key role in the development of Islamic militarism and the strengthening of some of the religiously based political parties of the region. Instructor’s permission may be required for this course. 3 semester hours
WORLD RELIGION 375 Religion and Genocide This course examines religion and politics in the Middle East. Histories of Judaism, Christi- anity, and Islam, their shared and opposing religious and social ideas, are studied. Par- ticular attention is paid to the state of Israel and the question of a Palestinian state. Topics also include the Six Day War, issues of sov- ereignty and land, terrorism, and geopolitics. Instructor’s permission may be required for this course. 3 semester hours
WORLD RELIGION 395 Senior Thesis Seminar Instructor’s permission may be required for this course. Prerequisites: Senior standing, world religions major. Introduction to and preparation of a senior research thesis. May be taken for 6 semester hours
WORLD RELIGION 428 Socio-Political Implications of Religion Once considered an archaic force, destined to wither away as nations underwent rapid economic development, religion has instead
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