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BIOL 4810 - Immunology
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course consists of a survey of immune response, antibody formation and function, immunosuppression, blood group antigens and antibody-antigen reactions. The principles of complement activity, hypersensitivity and autoallergic reactions are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2800 , BIOL 3250
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BIOL 4850 - Methods in Teaching Science
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course focuses on content pedagogy at the secondary level. Teacher candidates design and implement standards-based instruction and assessments that are aligned with best practices for teaching and learning in their content area. Special emphasis is placed on employing a variety of instructional practices and classroom management strategies that provide learning opportunities for diverse student populations and enhance multicultural pluralism. A pre-practicum of 25 hours is required.
Prerequisite(s): Stage I Review, 2.75 overall GPA, 3.0 program GPA, and a passing score on the content area MTEL.
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BIOL 4860 - Practicum in a Secondary School I
4.5 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered every semester.
Teacher candidates complete a practicum in an educational setting under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate, and under the guidance of a program supervisor. The purpose of the practicum is to ensure candidates are ready to teach and make impact with students on day one in a classroom. Targeted and specific feedback on observations of candidates, measurement of candidate impact on student learning, student feedback and additional evidence will be used to demonstrate and improve candidate performance on Professional Standards for Teachers indicators and the Candidate Performance of Assessment. This course is taken in conjunction with BIOL 4012 .
Prerequisite(s): Stage II Review.
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BIOL 4870 - Practicum in a Secondary School II
4.5 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered every semester.
Teacher candidates complete a practicum in an educational setting under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate, and under the guidance of a program supervisor. The purpose of the practicum is to ensure candidates are ready to teach and make impact with students on day one in a classroom. Targeted and specific feedback on observations of candidates, measurement of candidate impact on student learning, student feedback and additional evidence will be used to demonstrate and improve candidate performance on Professional Standards for Teachers indicators and the Candidate Performance of Assessment. This course is taken in conjunction with BIOL 4012 .
Prerequisite(s): Stage II Review.
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BIOL 4901 - Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
In the Independent Study, participants fulfill laboratory or other independent research under the guidance and supervision of one or more faculty members. A comprehensive term paper and an oral presentation are required for successful completion of the project. Independent study may be repeated for credit to a maximum of nine semester hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, 15 credits of Biology and special permission of the Biology Department.
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BIOL 4902 - Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
In the Independent Study, participants fulfill laboratory or other independent research under the guidance and supervision of one or more faculty members. A comprehensive term paper and an oral presentation are required for successful completion of the project. Independent study may be repeated for credit to a maximum of nine semester hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, 15 credits of Biology and special permission of the Biology Department.
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BIOL 4903 - Independent Study
3 credits
In the Independent Study, participants fulfill laboratory or other independent research under the guidance and supervision of one or more faculty members. A comprehensive term paper and an oral presentation are required for successful completion of the project. Independent study may be repeated for credit to a maximum of nine semester hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, 15 credits of Biology and special permission of the Biology Department.
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BIOL 4950 - Internship
3 or 6 cr. Day course offered every semester.
The Internship involves off-campus laboratory or field experience in conjunction with established research programs at cooperating governmental, industrial, or private facilities. Supervision is shared by program directors and faculty members at Fitchburg State University. Assignments are contingent upon students’ abilities and acceptance by the cooperating institution. One or two full days of work per week may be expected. A comprehensive term paper and an oral presentation are required after each semester of Internship work for successful completion of the project. An Internship course may be repeated for up to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and approval of the Biology Department.
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BIOL 4960 - Internship
3 or 6 cr. Day course offered every semester.
The Internship involves off-campus laboratory or field experience in conjunction with established research programs at cooperating governmental, industrial, or private facilities. Supervision is shared by program directors and faculty members at Fitchburg State University. Assignments are contingent upon students’ abilities and acceptance by the cooperating institution. One or two full days of work per week may be expected. A comprehensive term paper and an oral presentation are required after each semester of Internship work for successful completion of the project. An Internship course may be repeated for up to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and approval of the Biology Department.
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BIOL 4975 - Directed Study
1-6 cr.
Directed study allows a student to carry out a non-research project or participate in an activity under the direct supervision of a faculty member. See the catalog description of Program Alternatives in The Curriculum section for more details.
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BSAD 1700 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems for Business
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course introduces the student to computer information science and its applications. The student develops literacy in the computer and its uses. The laboratory work includes an introduction to word processing, spreadsheets databases, and the fundamentals of programming with BASIC. No previous knowledge of computers is required or presumed. Credit is not awarded for both BSAD 1700, Introduction to Computer Information Systems for Business and CSC 1100 - Computer Applications . See Business Administration department chair for alternate course selections. Q
Prerequisite(s): MATH 0200
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BSAD 1850 - Introduction to Business
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
Introduction to Business is a college-level survey course in business that explores the nature of the American free enterprise system and its business organizations. This course examines the role played by business in American society, as well as its purpose and responsibilities. Furthermore, it introduces the student to the practical operations that must exist if businesses are to create goods and services, and it highlights some of the major problems faced by managers in planning, organizing, directing and controlling these areas. Therefore, this course is intended to give the student a broad overview of the functions, institutions, principles and practices of business.
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BSAD 2010 - Introduction to Financial Reporting
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course provides an overview of financial accounting/reporting in its role as an information system within the socioeconomic environment of business. Financial reporting concepts and practices are presented from a decision perspective in which the content of financial statements and the analysis, interpretation and application of this information in making rational business decisions are examined. Relationships between business events and elements of the financial statements are analyzed. Coverage of accounting procedures is presented to the extent that they are necessary to understand the substance of financial statement information. Internal control of accounting systems will be considered. A base of analytical tools will be provided for interpretation of financial information. Specific financial accounting issues related to current and long-term operational assets, current liabilities, debt instruments and equity are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status. BSAD 1700 or CSC 1400 , MATH 0200 .
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BSAD 2020 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course stresses the usefulness of accounting data as it relates to the managerial decision making process relative to planning, control and analysis. Among the multifaceted areas of study are cost volume, profit analysis, budgeting, performance analysis and organizational planning and control.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 2010 , ECON 1200 , MATH 1250 or MATH 2200 .
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BSAD 2100 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every spring semester.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start your own business? Or maybe you would like to join a start-up someday and help change the world? Students will have the opportunity to learn how to apply lessons from thought provoking entrepreneurs, the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, the changing demographics of entrepreneurs, and the importance of entrepreneurship to the economy and society. This class offers opportunities for students who aim to be entrepreneurs, start non-profit organizations, or simply want to become more innovative within emerging or established companies. Students can supplement their non-business majors with creative entrepreneurial mindsets and skills that will allow them to better identify opportunities for innovation, challenge the status quo in any field, and implement sustainable change.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status.
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BSAD 2700 - Business Problem Solving with Microcomputers
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course uses the computer as a tool to solve business problems. Problem definition, analysis of problem, solution design and implementation are phases leading toward the development of a business application system.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 1700 .
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BSAD 3010 - Financial Reporting Theory and Practice I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
(Formerly Intermediate Accounting I) This course is designed to provide a strong conceptual, analytical and procedural foundation for the study of financial reporting and practice. The historical development of accounting thought and the role of financial accounting in today’s economy are investigated. Socioeconomic, political, legal and ethical influences on financial reporting are considered. Discussions include procedures to record, summarize, and report results of business events; content and presentation of financial statements and specific reporting issues related to cash and receivable. An overview of financial statement analysis is also presented. International issues are addressed as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 2020 .
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BSAD 3020 - Financial Reporting Theory and Practice II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
(Formerly Intermediate Accounting II) In this course, in-depth discussion of financial reporting theory and practice is continued with respect to inventories, concurrent operational assets, current and contingent liabilities, long-term debt and owners’ equity. Financial statement analysis of these financial statement elements is also continued. Ethical and international issues are addressed throughout the semester.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3010 .
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BSAD 3120 - Cost Accounting
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
This course discusses job and process costing, managerial decision making using cost estimation and cost-volume-profit analysis, flexible budgeting, transfer pricing and capital investment decisions.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 2020 .
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BSAD 3200 - Principles of Management
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This is an introductory course in basic management concepts and practices. This course covers principles and techniques as they relate to planning, organizing, leading and controlling business enterprises.
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BSAD 3210 - Human Resources Management
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This is an introductory course which surveys human resources practices and procedures involved with recruiting, employment, training and development, job evaluation, compensation, health and safety, labor relations and workplace law. Special topics of student interest are also covered.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3200 .
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BSAD 3220 - Production Management
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course provides an overview of business operations. In light of selected production improvement techniques (automation, incentive wage system, etc.), students review the role of selected staff departments (purchasing, production planning, etc.) that support the line organization. In the process, students become familiar with a variety of control systems (quality control, inventory control, etc.), which are fundamental in any business—whether product or service oriented.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3200 .
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BSAD 3300 - Fundamentals of Marketing
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course discusses the role of marketing in our economic and social structure. It includes the planning, distribution, pricing and promotion of goods and services to consumer and industrial markets in the context of internal activities of the firm and environmental forces.
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BSAD 3310 - Consumer Behavior
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
This course familiarizes the student with the consumer decision making processes. It utilizes the concepts of the social and behavioral sciences in order to provide an understanding of consumer buying behavior.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3300 .
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BSAD 3320 - Market Research
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
This course emphasizes the importance of research in marketing planning and decision making. Instruction includes the basics of scientific investigation, the search for information, sampling, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3300 .
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BSAD 3330 - Advertising
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
In this course students become knowledgeable about the preparation and use of advertising. Topics include the functions of advertising, planning an advertising campaign, copy, artwork and media selection.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 2020 , BSAD 3200 , BSAD 3300 , BSAD 3500 .
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BSAD 3340 - Small Business Management
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
This course provides students with an understanding of the unique characteristics required of the successful small business entrepreneur and the specifics relative to the start-up, financing and management of a small business. Emphasis is on a full spectrum of business functions as applied to small firms, including proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and franchised outlets.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3200 , BSAD 3300 .
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BSAD 3400 - Basic Finance
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course studies the forms and sources of financing business firms, large and small, corporate and noncorporate. The emphasis is on financial planning and financial problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 2020 .
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BSAD 3410 - Investments
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.
The course analyzes stocks, corporate and governmental bonds and other investment media, and studies the secondary stock market mechanism. Students review various investment vehicles and security evolution. Research of individual companies and industries is required. The course is primarily facilitated by lectures and problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 2020 , BSAD 3200 , BSAD 3300 .
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BSAD 3440 - Real Estate Principles and Practices
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
Using a business perspective this course explores real estate use, ownership and development as well as its social impact and business constraints. The effect of home ownership on executive transfers and company costs is examined. Current terminology in the field is defined, including property rights, ownership, financing, planning for the future, property evaluation and property management.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3200 .
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BSAD 3460 - Real Estate Investment and Management
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.
The course looks at the business decisions involved in the investment, financing, and management of real estate. This course focuses on real estate as a popular investment vehicle because of the number of income-producing characteristics it possesses. Students learn the principles of cash flow, changing property values, equity investor, decision-making, risk and return and market research in light of current real estate trends.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 2020 , BSAD 3200 , BSAD 3300 , BSAD 3400 .
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BSAD 3500 - Business Law I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course is an introduction to the study of business law, its nature and classification, the court systems and their procedures. Contract law, the law of sales and personal property are considered comprehensively.
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BSAD 3800 - Digital Commerce
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered once a year.
This course provides students with the opportunity to study the many aspects of digital commerce through a managerial perspective. Students will explore what digital commerce is, how it is being conducted and managed, and how to assess its opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks. By the end of the course, students should also gain an understanding of the relationships among digital commerce business concerns, internet technology, and the social and legal context of digital commerce. Lectures, group discussions, internet projects, and real world cases will be used toward achievement of overall learning goals.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 1700 , BSAD 3200 , BSAD 3300
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BSAD 4010 - Financial Reporting Theory and Practice III
Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
In this course, in-depth discussion of financial reporting theory and practices are continued with respect to inventories, concurrent operational assets, current and contingent liabilities, long-term debt and owners’ equity. Financial statement analysis of these financial statement elements is also continued. Ethical and international issues are addressed throughout the semester.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3020 , MATH 1800 .
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BSAD 4100 - Advanced Accounting I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course includes accounting problems involved in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and in home and branch office relationships. The accounting concepts of purchasing and pooling of interests are stressed.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3020 , including all related prerequisites.
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BSAD 4103 - Advanced Accounting II
3 cr. 3 hr.
This course introduces students to the nature of the international accounting environment, including accounting for derivatives designated as hedge, re-measurement of financial statements and approaches to reporting interim data. Partnership formation, dissolution and liquidation, and governmental accounting including accounting for general and special funds, and not-for-profit accounting is also taught in this course.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 4100 (including all related prerequisites)
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BSAD 4110 - International Accounting and Taxation
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
This course will provide an understanding of the international accounting standards and the international taxation rules within the accounting profession. U.S. accounting practices and foreign accounting practices in selected countries will be discussed. Taxation issues will center on U.S. taxes, both corporate and individual, for outbound and inbound transactions.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3020 .
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BSAD 4120 - Individual Taxation
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
This course studies the federal income tax laws, as they apply to individuals, in compliance and tax planning opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3020 . Financial Reporting Theory and Practice II (including all related prerequisites).
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BSAD 4130 - Corporate, Estate, and Gift Taxation
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
(Formerly Advanced Taxation) This course studies the federal income tax laws and regulations in both compliance and tax planning opportunities applicable to partnerships, corporations, fiduciaries and gift and estate taxes.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 4120 .
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BSAD 4140 - Auditing
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
The basic concepts of auditing and control are examined in this course. It emphasizes internal control, audit problems and professional responsibilities of the CPA regarding auditing requirements.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 4010 .
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BSAD 4150 - Federal Taxation
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every year.
This course provides an in-depth discussion of federal income tax laws for individuals and business entities and their applications in compliance and tax planning opportunities. The emphasis is on tax and nontax consequences of multiple parties involved in transactions, and the integration of financial and tax accounting topics. A study of state and local taxes and U.S. taxation of transactions conducted by multinational corporations will be examined. Ethical and international issues are addressed throughout the semester.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3010 (including all related prerequisites)
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BSAD 4160 - Not-For-Profit Accounting
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course examines the accounting and reporting principles, standards, and procedures as they apply to governmental and not-for-profit entities, such as governmental organizations, hospitals, colleges and universities.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3020 , including all related prerequisites.
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BSAD 4200 - Organizational Behavior and Theory
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course is a general descriptive and analytical study of organizations from the behavioral science point of view. It includes problems of motivation, leadership, morale, social structure, group networks, communications, hierarchy and control in complex organizations. The interaction between technology and human behavior is discussed. Alternative theoretical models are considered.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3200 .
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BSAD 4210 - Social and Political Environment of Business
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course is a study of the evolution of American business in the context of its changing political and social environment. Analysis of the origins of the American business creed, the concept of social responsibility of business and the expanding role of the corporation are included.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3200 .
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BSAD 4230 - Business Fluctuations and Forecasting
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
The analysis of public and business policies, which are necessary as a result of business fluctuations within our capitalist free enterprise system, often require technical forecasting. This course will emphasize this technical forecasting aspect.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1200 , MATH 1800 .
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BSAD 4250 - Ethical Decisions in Business
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course is designed to explore, discuss and analyze the values and methods that can be used by our future business managers to make ethical decisions in live business situations. It provides a basis for considering the type of corporate policy and environment essential for minimizing the conflict between right and the end justifies the means.
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BSAD 4300 - Sales Management
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
This course enhances the students’ understanding of and skills for managing the selling function. The emphasis of the coursework is on personal selling as an element in the marketing mix.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3300 .
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BSAD 4310 - Retail Marketing
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
This course introduces the student to the nature and scope of retail marketing and management. The course includes the structure of retailing, merchandising, buying, pricing, promotion and organization, as well as management of the retail firm.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3300 .
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BSAD 4320 - Industrial Marketing
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
This course centers on the marketing of goods to industrial firms, governmental agencies and other organizations included within the industrial market. The areas covered in the course include distribution channels, pricing policies, product planning and market strategy.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3200 .
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BSAD 4330 - International Marketing
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course concentrates on the marketing activities of firms operating in an international market. It provides the student with an understanding of the factors that influence the selling of products in international markets. The planning, organizing and controlling of international marketing is explored along with its law, history and economics.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3300 .
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BSAD 4340 - Developing Marketing Strategies
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
Through the use of case studies and, where possible, cooperating businesses and nonprofit organizations, students identify pertinent marketing problems and opportunities, assess the organization’s resources and develop viable marketing programs. The course includes new product development and management strategies for effective marketing policies over the course of the entire product life cycle.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3300 .
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BSAD 4440 - Financial Management of Corporations
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course covers the analysis and management of the flow of funds through an enterprise. Cash management, source, and application of funds, as well as term loans and types and sources of long term capital, are examined. As an introduction to capital markets, the class explores capital budgeting, cost of capital and financial structure.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3400 .
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BSAD 4500 - Business Law II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Business Law and deals with the law of agency, commercial paper, credit and the various forms of business.
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 3500 .
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BSAD 4600 - Writing the Business Plan
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
Writing the Business Plan is designed to have a dual emphasis. The first part of the course contains topics such as the role of small business in the United States and the world economy, how company growth affects the entrepreneur, family businesses, etc. The second half of the course is a step-by-step approach to writing a business plan and provides an outline to help the students organize the information.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1200 , BSAD 3200 , BSAD 3300
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BSAD 4700 - Systems Design & Implementation
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester.
This capstone course will emphasize the design and implementation phases of the system development life cycle using case studies. A problem solving approach will be used for students to learn strategy and techniques for dealing with complexities in Information Systems Development.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 3710
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BSAD 4880 - International Business Management
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
The course provides an analysis of the complexities of doing business overseas. Emphasis is on commerce, trade and investments. Topics include cultural differences, market barriers, business practices, product/market strategies, distribution and organization for small firms and multinational corporations.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status in Business Administration or permission of Department Chairperson.
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BSAD 4890 - Business Policy and Strategy
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course integrates all organic management functions. Cases are used as subjects for analysis and systematic decision making practice.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status in Business Administration or permission of Department Chairperson.
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BSAD 4902 - Independent Study—Management
2 cr.
The independent study is for selected students who have approval of both the department head and their advising Instructor.
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BSAD 4903 - Independent Study—Management
3 cr.
The independent study is for selected students who have approval of both the department head and their advising Instructor.
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BSAD 4910 - Internship: Business Laboratory
1 cr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
The (1 credit) Business Laboratory Internships operate within the Business and Technology Training Center. The Business laboratory is a learning laboratory that allows students to work on various projects. Students will participate in developing and operating their own consulting firm in the laboratory. They will develop outreach to large, medium and small businesses, organizations, institutions and enterprises. Students may earn up to six credits throughout their four years of university.
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BSAD 4913 - Independent Study—Accounting
3 cr.
The independent study is for selected students who have approval of both the department head and their advising Instructor.
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BSAD 4914 - Independent Study—Accounting
2 cr.
The independent study is for selected students who have approval of both the department head and their advising Instructor.
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BSAD 4915 - Independent Study—Management
1 cr.
The independent study is for selected students who have approval of both the department head and their advising Instructor.
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BSAD 4920 - Internship: Business Laboratory
2 cr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
The (2 credit) Business Laboratory Internships operate within the Business and Technology Training Center. The Business laboratory is a learning laboratory that allows students to work on various projects. Students will participate in developing and operating their own consulting firm in the laboratory. They will develop outreach to large, medium and small businesses, organizations, institutions and enterprises. Students may earn up to six credits throughout their four years of university.
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BSAD 4923 - Independent Study—Marketing
3 cr.
The independent study is for selected students who have approval of both the department head and their advising Instructor.
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BSAD 4925 - Independent Study—Accounting
1 cr.
The independent study is for selected students who have approval of both the department head and their advising Instructor.
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BSAD 4930 - Internship: Business Laboratory
3 cr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
The (3 credit) Business Laboratory Internships operate within the Business and Technology Training Center. The Business laboratory is a learning laboratory that allows students to work on various projects. Students will participate in developing and operating their own consulting firm in the laboratory. They will develop outreach to large, medium and small businesses, organizations, institutions and enterprises. Students may earn up to six credits throughout their four years of university.
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BSAD 4933 - Independent Study-CIS
3 cr.
To study specific, advanced topics in the Business Administration area, students must have the approval of the supervising instructor and the department.
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BSAD 4934 - Independent Study—Marketing
2 cr.
To study specific, advanced topics in the Business Administration area, students must have the approval of the supervising instructor and the department.
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BSAD 4935 - Independent Study—Marketing
1 cr.
To study specific, advanced topics in the Business Administration area, students must have the approval of the supervising instructor and the department.
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BSAD 4945 - Independent Study—CIS
1 cr.
To study specific, advanced topics in the Business Administration area, students must have the approval of the supervising instructor and the department.
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BSAD 4950 - Internship: Business Laboratory
6 cr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course is a part time (18 hour per week) internship in either the private or public sector. The purpose of the course is to allow the student the opportunity to synthesize the theoretical learning of the classroom with a practical work situation.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by Internship Director.
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BSAD 4970 - Internship
12 cr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course is a full semester (36 hour per week) Internship in either the private or public sector. The purpose of the course is to allow the student the opportunity to synthesize the theoretical learning of the classroom with a practical work situation.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by Internship Director.
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BSAD 4975 - Directed Study
1-6 cr.
Directed study allows a student to carry out a non-research project or participate in an activity under the direct supervision of a faculty member. See the catalog description of Program Alternatives in The Curriculum section for more details.
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CHEM 1000 - Chemistry in a Changing World
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
This is a chemistry course for non-science majors only. The purpose of this course is to provide a basic knowledge of chemistry so that one can understand many of the real-life situations that have a foundation in chemistry. This will be accomplished by considering real-world situations, many of which have an environmental focus: for example, the ozone hole, global warming, energy, carbon footprint, water, acid rain, air pollution, basic organic chemistry, green chemistry and the concept of sustainability. Lecture and lab. Q, SMT
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CHEM 1200 - Chemistry for the Health Sciences
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
This course is designed specifically for nursing and exercise sports majors and will include a study of selected topics from general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. (This course will not fulfill the requirements of the biology major or healthy professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and physician assistant). Lecture and lab. Q, SMT
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CHEM 1300 - General Chemistry I
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered in the fall and spring. Also offered summers.
The course explores the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry such as atomic structure, the periodic table, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, the gas laws, solutions, equilibrium calculations and chemical bonding. Chemical calculations are emphasized. Biology and Chemistry majors must earn a grade of 2.0 or higher in this course in order to continue in these majors. SMT.
Prerequisite(s): Must have passed the math placement test or be concurrently enrolled (or have passed) or a higher level college math course.
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CHEM 1400 - General Chemistry II
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered summers.
This course is a continuation of General Chemistry I. Topics include chemical, acid/base, and solubility equilibria and chemical kinetics. SMT.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least 1.7 in . Must have passed the math placement test or be concurrently enrolled (or have passed) MATH 0200 or a higher level college math course.
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CHEM 1600 - Introductory Research
1 - 2 cr. 3 - 6 hr. Offered as needed.
This course provides students with the opportunity to engage in scientific research. Participants work under the supervision of faculty to contribute to the lab’s current, ongoing research projects. This course may be repeated once but only 2 credits can be earned in total. Restricted to Chemistry majors or by permission of the instructor. Graded on a S/U scale. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 1600
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CHEM 2000 - Organic Chemistry I
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course is recommended for students who need a strong foundation in organic chemistry. The course covers topics such as structure, functional groups, stereochemistry, nomenclature and reactions of organic compounds. Reactions such as substitution, elimination and addition are discussed in detail with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms and stereochemical outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least 1.7 in CHEM 1400 .
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CHEM 2100 - Organic Chemistry II
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
This course is a continuation of CHEM 2000. In this course, reactions of aromatic compounds, alcohols, carbonyl compounds, amines, carboxylic acid and their derivatives are covered in detail including aromatic substitution, nucleophilic addition, and condensation. The theories behind analytical methods such as IR, NMR spectroscopy and Mass spectrometry are discussed along with their application in structural elucidation of organic compounds.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least 1.7 in CHEM 2000 .
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CHEM 2400 - General Analytical Chemistry
4 cr. 7 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
Introductory course in analytical chemistry designed to supplement the theory and practice in the discipline, begun in General Chemistry I & II. Topic coverage to include: titrimetric, gravimetric, electrochemical, spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods of analysis. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least 1.7 in
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CHEM 2860 - Introduction to Secondary School Teaching
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course introduces theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching and learning in the secondary school. Teacher candidates consider the development of adolescents; explore the role of the teacher; learn ways to manage the classroom environment; learn instructional strategies to motivate and engage students with diverse learning styles, interests, and levels of readiness; and examine the use of assessment to measure student growth, and to plan, evaluate and strengthen instruction. A review of legal and ethical principles reinforces the importance of integrating culturally and linguistically diverse students and those with disabilities; collaborating with caregivers; and professional attitudes and behaviors in general. A pre-practicum of 25 hours is required.
Prerequisite(s): GPA of 2.5 This course is cross-listed with BIOL 2860 , HIST 2860 and MATH 2860
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CHEM 3030 - Foundations of Biochemistry
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course is designed for those who need a foundational course in biochemistry as part of their chemistry curriculum or pre-medical requirements. It is also designed to satisfy the biochemistry pre-requisite for other health professions, such as dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and physician assistant. The coverage may include topics, such as water, fundamental building blocks, biopolymers, membranes, enzymes, metabolic pathways and regulation, biological oxidations and reductions, bioenergetics, and nucleic acids. Those who require biochemical laboratory experience should take BIOL 3450 - Biochemistry . This course is cross-listed with BIOL 3030
Note: Credit can only be earned for CHEM 3030/BIOL 3030 or BIOL 3450 and not both. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 1.7 in BIOL 1800 and CHEM 2000 ; or permission of the instructor.
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CHEM 3200 - Physical Chemistry I
4 cr. 6 hr. This course will be offered once every two years.
The course explores the underlying principles of chemistry from a physical chemistry standpoint. Topics of discussion include kinetic theory, theories of the structure of matter, theory of solutions, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, spectroscopy and kinetics.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of 1.7 in CHEM 1400 , MATH 2300 , and MATH 2400
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CHEM 3300 - Physical Chemistry II
4 cr. 6 hr. This course is an elective in the Chemistry major that will be offered once every two years.
The course is a continuation of CHEM 3200 . This course investigates the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding, and physical and chemical properties of matter through the study of quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, molecular modeling, and statistical mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3200 and PHYS 2300 or PHYS 2600
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CHEM 3600 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered once every two years.
The course studies bonding theories, acid-base theories, reactions in non-aqueous solvents, complexation and chelation, reactivity and physical measurements.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1400 or the equivalent.
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CHEM 4000 - Natural Products
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course examines chemistry isolation, purification and identification of pure compounds from a variety of naturally occurring substances. Special techniques are introduced whenever feasible.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2000 and CHEM 2100 .
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CHEM 4012 - Practicum Seminar
3 cr. 3 hr. Spring semesters concurrent with the Practicum.
This course is taken in conjunction with the practicum. Using peer collaboration and self-reflection, teacher candidates explore strategies to improve instruction, promote positive student behavior and social-emotional growth, and provide leadership at a school-wide level. The course also serves as a culminating experience in which candidates produce a Teacher Work Sample (TWS), a multi-step performance assessment that models the planning-teaching-assessment cycle of the professional educator, and that provides evidence of the candidate’s readiness to teach. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 4012 , ENGL 4012 , HIST 4012 , MATH 4012
Prerequisite(s): Stage II Review.
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CHEM 4020 - Medicinal Chemistry
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered alternate years.
Medicinal chemistry is an interdisciplinary science involving the design, chemical synthesis, and biological evaluation of drug molecules. Medicinal chemistry is a useful course for students wishing to pursue a career in health sciences such as medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry, or those contemplating graduate studies in biological and health sciences. The course gives a historical perspective behind the development of various drug molecules and also helps students appreciate the challenges involved in designing an effective compound and bringing it to market. Specific case studies are presented throughout the course to help students understand the chemical principles underlying drug action. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 4020
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2100 , BIOL 1800
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CHEM 4040 - Advanced Synthetic Methods
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered alternate years.
This course is a laboratory-centered course that explores advanced techniques in chemical synthesis. The course is designed to introduce a variety of synthetic techniques and strategies that are commonly employed in industrial and academic chemistry labs for the synthesis of complex organic and inorganic molecules. These synthetic strategies will be accompanied by regular use of common spectroscopic techniques such as IR, UV-visible, mass and NMR spectroscopy for identification and characterization for compounds. The course is also tailored to develop excellent technical writing and communication skills while also building an ability to critically evaluate articles in the chemical literature.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2100 & CHEM 3600
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CHEM 4200 - Polymer Chemistry
4 cr. 6 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This introduction to the synthesis and properties of macromolecules also serves as an application of chemical principles to this interesting and important group of materials.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2000 and CHEM 2100 or the equivalent.
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CHEM 4400 - Forensic Chemistry
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course studies the forensic chemical analysis of evidence from crime scenes. A major component of this course is toxicology and the analysis of drugs. Students will study the chemistry of combustion and evidence related to arson, explosives and the use of firearms. The chemical analysis of physical evidence such as fibers, plastics, paper, inks, paints and coatings is also covered.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1300 and CHEM 1400
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CHEM 4500 - Organic Spectroscopy
4 cr. 6 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course will discuss the theory and applications of various spectrometric techniques, such as Mass Spectrometry, IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and UV spectroscopy, used in structure elucidation of organic compounds. Three hours of lecture and a three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2100
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CHEM 4600 - Chemical Instrumentation
4 cr. 7 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
Advanced course in chemical instrumentation. Topics include basic electronics, basic optics, basics of quantification, optical spectroscopy methods, energy particle and X-ray methods, advanced chromatographic methods and electroanalytical methods. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1300 , CHEM 1400 , CHEM 2000 , CHEM 2100 , CHEM 3200 , CHEM 3300 , CHEM 4000 , and PHYS 2300 , PHYS 2400
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CHEM 4750 - Chemistry Seminar
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered on alternate years.
This course is designed as a capstone course for those who are pursuing a major in chemistry. To complement standard course work in chemistry, the American Chemical Society (ACS) recommends that the curriculum include instruction in (1) chemical literature and information retrieval, (2) developing effective written and oral communications skills, and (3) professional ethics. This will be accomplished through a combination of reading, discussion, workshops, writing assignments and student presentations. The overall objective of the course is to provide training in areas critical to success in a job or academic pursuit that may not be covered in traditional courses.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2100 , CHEM 2400 , CHEM 3200 or CHEM 3600
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CHEM 4850 - Methods in Teaching Science
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course focuses on content pedagogy at the secondary level. Teacher candidates design and implement standards-based instruction and assessments that are aligned with best practices for teaching and learning in their content area. Special emphasis is placed on employing a variety of instructional practices and classroom management strategies that provide learning opportunities for diverse student populations and enhance multicultural pluralism. A pre-practicum of 25 hours is required.
Prerequisite(s): Stage I Review, 2.75 overall GPA, 3.0 program GPA, and a passing score on the content area MTEL.
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CHEM 4860 - Practicum in a Secondary School I
4.5 cr. 6 hr. Offered when needed.
Teacher candidates complete a practicum in an educational setting under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate, and under the guidance of a program supervisor. The purpose of the practicum is to ensure candidates are ready to teach and make impact with students on day one in a classroom. Targeted and specific feedback on observations of candidates, measurement of candidate impact on student learning, student feedback and additional evidence will be used to demonstrate and improve candidate performance on Professional Standards for Teachers indicators and the Candidate Performance of Assessment. This course is taken in conjunction with CHEM 4012 .
Prerequisite(s): Stage II Review.
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CHEM 4870 - Practicum in a Secondary School II
4.5 cr. 6 hr. Offered when needed.
Teacher candidates complete a practicum in an educational setting under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate, and under the guidance of a program supervisor. The purpose of the practicum is to ensure candidates are ready to teach and make impact with students on day one in a classroom. Targeted and specific feedback on observations of candidates, measurement of candidate impact on student learning, student feedback and additional evidence will be used to demonstrate and improve candidate performance on Professional Standards for Teachers indicators and the Candidate Performance of Assessment. This course is taken in conjunction with CHEM 4012 .
Prerequisite(s): Stage II Review.
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CHEM 4900 - Independent Study in Chemistry
1 to 3 cr.
This independent study facilitates laboratory research under the guidance of the Chemistry staff.
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