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Course Descriptions - Undergraduatefor credit, not to exceed 4 hours of combined credit. Honorsstudents should complete the Honors Tutorial the semester priorto the Honors Thesis, ART 4X97.ART 4X97*Honors Thesis (Variable Credit)This course represents the senior project for honors studentsin the Art Department. Following completion of the HonorsTutorial, the student will design, execute and present orally, andin writing, a research project which explores an issue or conceptin Art.ART XX99Special Topics (variable credit) Prerequisite: permission ofinstructor. A course of study offered occasionally to groups ofstudents to broaden departmental curriculum, to meet studentdemand, to observe special departmental curriculum, or toobserve special events. May be repeated for credit whentopics vary. A materials fee may be charged for this course.(As needed)BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBA 1310BA 3350BA 3370BA 3371BA 4370BA 4380BA 4385Contemporary Business (3-0) Prerequisite: None. Surveyof the functional areas of business with special emphasis on therole of business in society, business careers and techniques ofanalysis used in business. (Fall, Spring) (TCCN BUSI 1301)Entrepreneurship (3-0) Prerequisite: None. The planning andoperation of a small business enterprise. It will include site location,fi nancial aspects of starting a business, sources of informationand aid for the entrepreneur, common management problems,and practical methods of controlling expenses and buildingvolume. (Spring)Business Statistics (3-0) Prerequisite: MATH 1311. Descriptivestatistical measures, probability distributions, sampling, inference,chi-square and non-parametric methods, regressionand correlation, and time series and analysis. (Spring, Fall)Decision Sciences for Business (3-0) Prerequisite: B A3370. Survey and analysis of major mathematics and statisticaltechniques useful in modern business. (Spring)Business Law (3-0) Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing orconsent of the instructor. Historical development of law, courtprocedure, torts, contracts, ethics, business entities, UniformCommercial Code and legal environment of business. Thiscourse is recommended for pre-law students. (Fall)Commercial Law (3-0) Prerequisites: Junior or Seniorstanding or consent of the instructor. It is recommended thatstudents have taken BA 4370, Business Law, prior to takingBA 4380. Business entities, commercial paper, Uniform CommercialCode, administrative law, property and agency. Thiscourse is recommended for students in the Accounting concentrationand for pre-law students. (Spring)Ethics in Business and Society (3-0) Prerequisites: Junior orSenior standing or consent of the instructor. To provide studentswith an opportunity to explore the issues of integrity, moral reasoning,independence and objectivity as they apply to legal andsocial issues that impact strategic decision making for institutionsand organizations. (Fall, Spring)BA 4390BA 4X95BA XX99Strategic Management: Strategy and Decision Making(3-0) Prerequisites: MGMT 3310, MKTG 3370, ACCT 2310,ECON 2320, FIN 3340, B A 3370, and senior standing, or consentof the instructor. This course integrates the functionalareas of business from the management point of view. Emphasison the role of management in formulation of strategy, longrange planning and decision making. This is the capstonecourse for Business. Enrollment is limited with preference givento graduating seniors. (Fall, Spring)Independent Studies (variable credit) Prerequisites: Seniorstanding and consent of the Dean. A study program arrangedbetween an advanced student and an instructor to provideintensive study in a particular area of interest. The courseincludes a defi nition of goals appropriate for the advanced student,ways of attaining those goals, a schedule for frequentconsultation, and means of measuring progress.(By arrangement)Special Topics (variable credit) Prerequisite: Permission ofinstructor. A course of study offered occasionally to groups ofstudents to broaden departmental curriculum, to meet studentdemand, or to observe special events. May be repeated forcredit when topics vary. (By arrangement)BILINGUAL EDUCATIONBIED 3301Advanced Conversation and Phonetics (3-0) Prerequisites:SPAN 2320. Designed to strengthen speaking skills and oralcomprehension. Oral practice is based in part on dramaticreadings in class. (Spring odd years)(Required for Bilingual Education Generalist EC-6)BIED 3331Grammar and Composition (3-0) Prerequisites: SPAN 2320An in-depth study of the grammatical structure of Spanish withemphasis on idiomatic expressions, syntax and the developmentof an individual literary style. (Fall)(Required for Bilingual Education Generalist EC-6)BIED 3336Hispanic Culture and Civilization (3-0) Prerequisite: SPAN2320, SPAN 3331 or departmental approval. A study of Iberianand Spanish American patterns of civilization. Key aspects ofHispanic history, economy, art, political life, and cultural topographyare studied. (Fall odd years)BIED 3375Mexico (3-0) Prerequisites: 6 hours of lower level history. Thehistory of Mexico from prehistoric times to the present; political,economic, social, and intellectual development; United States-Mexican relations. (Also cross-listed as HIST 3375)(Fall odd years)(Required for Bilingual Education Generalist EC-6)BIED 4322Spanish Linguistics (3-0) Prerequisites: SPAN 2320, SPAN 3331or departmental approval. A study of the contrastive linguisticsof Spanish and English. Acquaints students with the basics ofdescriptive, applied, psycho- and sociolinguistics.(Spring odd years)(Required for Bilingual Education Generalist EC- 6)162
BIED 4335Spanish for Teachers and Majors (3-0) Prerequisites: AllElementary, Intermediate and advanced courses or departmentalapproval. A practicum in language mastery. Prospectiveteachers learn theories, principles, strategies, techniques,and practical applications on how language is introduced andtaught in meaningful contexts, it will assist the future teacher todevelop a personal philosophy of language learning and teaching,suggestions for planning, teaching and assessment. Prospectiveteachers must demonstrate preparedness to pass staterequired tests for certifi cation. This is the capstone course forSpanish. (Spring even years)BIED 4X95Independent Studies (3-0) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.A study program arranged between an advanced studentand an instructor to provide intensive study in a particulararea of interest. The course includes a defi nition of goals appropriatefor the advanced student, ways of attaining thosegoals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and means of measuringprogress.BIED XX99Special Topics (3-0) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Astudy offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden departmentalcurriculum, to meet student demand, or to observespecial events. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.BIOMEDICAL SCIENCEBIMS 1101Biology of Unicellular Organisms Lab (0-3). Prerequisites:Successful completion of (or concurrent enrollment in) BIOL1301, or permission of instructor. This is a required course forthe B.S. in Biomedical Science major. An introduction to themethods used for studying unicellular organisms. Open-endedinvestigative projects culminate in faculty review of poster presentations.(Fall)BIMS 1300Introduction to Scientific Research (3-0). Prerequisites:None. This is a required course for the B.S. in Biomedical Sciencemajor. This course satisfi es the general education requirementfor Critical Reasoning. An introduction to the process ofobservation, thought, analysis, and reasoning central to scienceand research. Various approaches to qualitative and quantitativescientifi c investigation and ethical decisions in science areemphasized. These elements are illustrated in a studentdesignedcourse project. (Spring) (TCCN BIOL 1306)BIMS 3410Microbiology (3-3) Prerequisites: BIOL 1301, CHEM 1410 andCHEM 1420. This is a required course for majors in BiomedicalScience. An introduction to the morphology,physiology, genetics, growth, pathogenicity, and controlof microbes, and also immunological interactions betweenmicrobes and man. (Fall, Spring)BIMS 3430Human Physiology (3-3) Prerequisites: (BIOL 1301 andeither BIOL 3410 or BIOL 3460) or (BIOL 1403 and BIOL 3440)or (BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402). Designed for majors and minors.A study of the function and chemistry of organ systemsof the human body using experimental approaches and computersimulations. (Spring)BIMS 4000Junior Exam (0-0). Prerequisite: Junior standing.This is a required course for the B.S. in Biomedical Sciencemajor. BIMS majors are required to take basic knowledge testsover foundational principles of biology to qualify for advanced163Course Descriptions - Undergraduateprojects upon entrance into BIMS 4201 BIMS Senior Capstone.Tests may be taken repeatedly until satisfactory scores areachieved. This course is pass/fail. (Fall, Spring)BIMS 4<strong>12</strong>0Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory (0-3). Prerequisites:Completion of (or concurrent enrollment in) BIOL 4320, orpermission of instructor. This is a required course for the B.S. inBiomedical Science and Biochemistry majors. An introductionto basic laboratory techniques used for the study of cells,organelles, and molecules. Methods will be taught throughexperimental approaches, culminating in the reporting of thefi ndings in a scientifi c format. (Fall)BIMS 4201BIMS Capstone Experience (1-3). Prerequisites: Seniorstanding and completion of BIMS 4250 and BIMS 4000, or approvalof the dean. This course is required for the B.S. in BiomedicalScience major. Participation in a capstone experiencein the biological sciences, which integrates knowledge fromcourse work and culminates in observations, data handling, andanalysis to be used for completing a writing assignment in BIOL4101. Capstone experiences may consist of original research,experience obtained in internships, summer research experiences,or other appropriate activities. (Fall, Spring)BIMS 4320Molecular and Cellular Biology (3-0) Prerequisites: CHEM3410, and CHEM 3420. This is a required course for the B.S. inBiomedical Science and Biochemistry majors. A study of biol -ogy at the cellular and molecular level. Topics drawn from theanatomy and physiology of eukaryotic cells, gene expressionand regulation, energy transformation, organelle function andbiosynthesis, growth and division, intracellular transport, cellsignaling, and the development of tissues and multicellularorganisms. (Fall)BIMS 4X91Advanced Topics in Microbiology and Public Health (3-0/3)Prerequisites: BIOL 3410, and other courses as appropriate tothe topic offered. An elective course for the Biomedical Sciencemajor designed to discuss and explore specialized topics inmicrobiology and/or public health with special attention to healthand disease. Potential courses include Epidemiology, MedicalMicrobiology, immunology, Virology, Bacterial Physiology, FoodMicrobiology, and other specialized courses. (As needed)BIMS 4X92Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology and Genetics (3-0/3)Prerequisites: BIOL 3460, and other courses as appropriate tothe topic offered. An elective course for the Biomedical Sciencemajor designed to discuss and explore specialized topics inmolecular biology and/or genetics with special attention tohealth and disease. Potential courses include Advanced Genetics,Genetic Engineering, Cell Signaling Mechanisms, Bioinformatics,Cancer Biology, and other specialized courses.(As needed)BIOLOGYBIOL 1301Biology of Unicellular Organisms (3-0) Prerequisites: None.An introductory level course intended to familiarize studentswith the nature of cells and the diversity, heredity, physiology,ecology, and evolution of unicellular organisms. This courseis required for the Biology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry,and Life Science majors. Biomedical Sciences majors arerequired to take BIMS 1101 Biology of Unicellular OrganismsLaboratory. (Fall, Spring) (TCCN BIOL 1307)BIOL 1401Principles of Biology (3-3) Prerequisites: None. Designedas a course for general education credit in Natural Science for
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