2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

BIO 5576 MOLECULAR GENETICS (3 credits). Covers the essential topics
in molecular genetics, beginning with the classic experiments involving bacteria and
bacteriophage, progressing to the current focus on mapping human disease. Emphasizes
reading and discussing primary research literature with particular attention on
the experimental approaches used.
BIO 5585 PROTEIN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION (3 credits). Introduces
the essential biochemical and biophysical techniques used for protein expression,
purification and characterization. Covers current research topics in protein metabolism
and human diseases. Also covers protein-based drug and biosensor development
in nanomedicine.
BIO 5600 ADVANCED PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (3 credits). Presents in-depth
coverage of major topics in plant physiology, emphasizing plant growth substances,
growth and development, and reproduction. Includes review of current literature and
frequent class presentations.
BIO 5605 PLANT CELL STUDIES (3 credits). Lectures and labs on plant cells,
the cell cycle, differentiation and plant cell culture. Students initiate in vitro cultures
and manipulate cell development.
BIO 5615 COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY (3 credits). Covers
comparative physiology of vertebrates emphasizing the chemical and physical underpinnings
of physiological processes.
BIO 5630 SENSORY BIOLOGY (3 credits). Introduces vertebrate sensory systems,
emphasizing the mechanisms of sensory processing and perception of events of
varying complexity. Includes student review and discussion of current literature and
several experiments.
BIO 5635 INTRODUCTORY NEUROBIOLOGY (3 credits). Introduces cellular
and molecular mechanisms, modulation of ionic channels and biochemistry and
pharmacology of synaptic transmission. Reviews synaptogenesis, axonal pathfinding
and neuronal apostasies.
BIO 5812 BIOLOGY OF MARINE PLANTS (4 credits). Studies in depth the
biology of marine plants, including macroalgae, seagrasses and mangroves. Following
a brief systematic overview, emphasizes ecology and physiology, concentrating on
what roles marine plants have in coastal and marine ecosystems. Includes lectures,
group discussions and field trips. Taught at HBOI.
BIO 5813 THE BIOLOGY OF SEA TURTLES (3 credits). Introduces the
behavioral, ecological and evolutionary adaptations of sea turtles through lectures,
labs and fieldwork. Includes species identification, functional anatomy, eggs, nests
and hatchings, orientation and navigation, threats to survival and conservation strategies.
Taught at HBOI.
BIO 5815 MOLECULAR STUDIES OF MARINE BIODIVERSITY
(3 credits). Lab and field studies of intra- and intergenetic variation of selected
marine organisms. Studies tropical mangrove and coral reef habitats in the Indian
River Lagoon and Andros Island, Bahamas, made in marine conservation context.
BIO 5899 FINAL SEMESTER THESIS (0–2 credits). Variable registration for
thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements. (Requirements:
Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs.)
BIO 5990 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES SEMINAR (0 credits). Presents and
discusses current research by visiting scientists, university faculty and graduate
students.
BIO 5991 BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH SEMINAR (1 credit). Presents and
discusses of current research by visiting scientists, university faculty and graduate
students.
BIO 5995 BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (3–9 credits). Research under the guidance
of a faculty member of the biological sciences in a selected area of biology.
BIO 5997 INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP (6 credits). Involves at least 400
hours of supervised research activities in an approved industrial summer internship
program. (Requirement: Acceptance into an industrial summer internship program
approved through the program coordinator.)
BIO 5998 BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ROTATION (3 credits). Familiarizes
the student with research carried out in various labs. Covers special problems,
techniques and experimental designs. The student completes two rotations of
approximately seven to eight weeks in different labs.
BIO 5999 THESIS (3–6 credits). Research and preparation for the master’s thesis.
BIO 6899 FINAL SEMESTER DISSERTATION (0–2 credits). Variable
registration for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration
requirements. (Requirements: Accepted candidacy and approval by Office of Graduate
Programs.)
BIO 6999 DISSERTATION (3–12 credits). Research and preparation for the
doctoral dissertation. (Requirement: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.)
BUSINESS
BUS 1301 BASIC ECONOMICS (3 credits). Introduces basic macro- and
microeconomic concepts. Includes the economic role of government, business and
individuals. Seeks to acquaint the student with sufficient material to understand
major concepts and terminology used in our economy and the global community.
Noncredit for College of Business majors. (SS)
BUS 1601 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS (3 credits).
Introduces the use of PC applications across the major functional areas of business.
Includes word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentation software,
and uses of the Internet and World Wide Web. (CL)
BUS 1801 GLOBAL BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES (3 credits). Surveys the
functions and operations of business organizations in a global marketplace. Studies
the structure, operation, financing, relationships and responsibilities of firms in
context of current legal, social, regulatory and environmental issues. Requires critical
thinking, communication, research, and individual and group problem solving.
BUS 2211 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (3 credits).
Introduces the financial accounting environment, financial statements, the accounting
cycle, and the theoretical framework of accounting measurement, emphasizing
mechanics, measurement theory and the economic environment.
BUS 2212 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
(3 credits). Continues BUS 2211, emphasizing concepts and issues associated with
the accounting and management of businesses, with particular emphasis on understanding
the role of accounting in product costing, costing for quality, cost-justifying
investment decisions, and performance evaluation and control of human behavior.
Prerequisites: BUS 2211.
BUS 2303 MACROECONOMICS (3 credits). Introduces the concepts that aid
in understanding both aggregate economic conditions and the policy alternatives
designed to stabilize national economies. Includes the determination of GDP and
national income, inflation, unemployment, monetary policy, economic growth and
exchange rates. (SS)
BUS 2304 MICROECONOMICS (3 credits). Introduces the neoclassical theory
of price determination. Includes supply and demand analysis, production and cost
theory, market structures, externalities and public goods, factor payments, income
distribution and informational asymmetries. (SS) Prerequisites: MTH 1000 or
MTH 1001 or MTH 1701 or MTH 1702.
BUS 2601 LEGAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS OF BUSINESS
(3 credits). Investigates the operational responsibilities of business in light of political,
moral, social, ethical and jurisprudential considerations.
BUS 2602 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND FORENSIC STUDIES
(3 credits). Introduces the U.S. legal and environmental policy framework implemented
through laws and the courts. Consulting forensics about environmental
liabilities, responsible parties, international issues and legally defensible data are
presented in cases about air/water pollution, toxic substance regulation and resource
management.
BUS 2703 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS (3 credits). Introduces methods of
collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Includes data presentation; measures
of central tendency and dispersion; probability distributions; hypothesis testing;
confidence interval estimation; analysis of variance; regression and correlation.
Prerequisites: MTH 1000 or MTH 1001 or MTH 1701.
BUS 3208 FEDERAL INCOME TAX 1 (3 credits). Introduces federal income
taxation of individuals and business organizations. May include an overview of
the federal tax system and tax law, taxable and tax-exempt income, deductible and
nondeductible expenses, credits, the tax effects of property transactions and the tax
implications of different organizational forms for a business. Prerequisites: BUS 2212.
BUS 3211 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING 1 (3 credits). Studies financial
reporting concepts and generally accepted accounting principles including the
accounting cycle, current assets and current liabilities, emphasizing analysis of financial
events and financial reporting alternatives. Prerequisites: BUS 2212.
BUS 3212 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING 2 (3 credits). Continues the
study of financial reporting concepts and generally accepted accounting principles
including plant assets, intangible assets, long-term liabilities, leases and stockholders’
equity, emphasizing analysis of financial events and financial reporting alternatives.
Prerequisites: BUS 3211.
BUS 3213 COST AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (3 credits). Preparation
of accounting information for use in management as an aid to decision making.
May include cost behavior and cost-volume-profit analysis, cost allocations, determining
the cost of a product or service, inventory control, performance evaluation,
profitability analysis and use of accounting information in decision making and
capital budgeting. Prerequisites: BUS 2212.
BUS 3214 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credits). Examines
accounting information systems used in business organizations. Includes discussions
of accounting system design, implementation and control of computer-based systems
for managerial planning, decision-making and control of an enterprise. Prerequisites:
BUS 2212.
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