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BIOL 3300 - Entomology
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
Students learn anatomy, habits, life histories, and identification of insects and some related arthropods. Laboratory work includes preparation of a representative collection of adult and larval forms from terrestrial and aquatic environments with emphasis on techniques for identification of these forms.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1900
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BIOL 3350 - Cell Culture Techniques
3 cr. 5 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course consists of a survey of the techniques and experimental approaches used in cell culture experimentation. The design and maintenance of a cell culture facility will be included. Topics covered will include sterile technique, media preparation, types and sources of cells, cell propagation and quantification, and viability assays. Students will develop their own research project based on their interests. They will use the scientific method to formulate hypotheses and carry out appropriate experiments to address the hypotheses. Students will maintain a proper lab notebook and will present formal presentations of their work at the end of the semester including a poster and/or a seminar.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2800 .
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BIOL 3550 - Developmental Biology
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
Developmental Biology is a course that examines animal development from fertilization through various stages leading to the adult organism. Current theories regarding the molecular mechanisms underlying cell differentiation and other developmental processes are important themes of this course. The lab involves a semester-long research project using the C. elegans worm model system. In addition, students will use sea urchins and planaria to study in vitro fertilization and regeneration respectively. This is a Biology capstone course.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least 1.7 in BIOL 1800 , BIOL 1900 , and in BIOL 2800
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BIOL 3650 - Plant Biology
4 cr. 6 hrs. Day course offered every other year.
Plant Biology is a course designed for students interested in expanding their knowledge of plant biology and plant physiology. The course examines plant evolution and diversity as well as the cellular and biochemical characteristics of plants. This course focuses on the physiology, ecology, and molecular biology of plants including leaf and root physiology, reproduction, and stress responses. Consideration will be given to the importance of plants in environmental studies, the biotech industry, and human culture. In laboratory experiments, students will use plants to investigate molecular, physiological, and ecological questions. This is a Biology capstone course.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2300 and BIOL 2800 or permission of the instructor
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BIOL 3700 - Bioethics
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
Bioethics explores the clash between modern biology and human values. Students will have the opportunity to develop ethical guidelines and be prepared to think in a critical fashion about biologically precipitated problems. Ethical theories, genetic engineering and cloning are some of the topics to be discussed. The course uses lectures, discussions, and case study analyses.
Prerequisite(s): One semester of General Biology or Life Science or Anatomy and Physiology
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BIOL 3800 - Vertebrate Biology
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered occasionally
This course provides students with a thorough introduction into the biology of vertebrate animals. Lecture topics include anatomy, physiology, ecology and evolution of classes of vertebrates. Laboratories emphasize the mastery of skills needed to collect and identify vertebrates. Q, LAB
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1900
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BIOL 4009 - Cancer Genomics
4 cr. 6 hr. Offered every other year.
An examination of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that contribute to the development of cancer. Therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment will be considered. In the lab, students will use bioinformatics techniques to explore the molecular changes associated with tumorigenesis.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of 1.7 in BIOL 2300 and BIOL 2800 or permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 4012 - Practicum Seminar (5-12)
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 CHEM 4012 , ENGL 4012 , HIST 4012 , MATH 4012 , ENGT 4012 and SCI 4012
Prerequisite(s): Stage II Review.
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BIOL 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 CHEM 4020
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2100 , BIOL 1800
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BIOL 4250 - Endocrinology
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course covers chemical integration of physiological processes by hormones and related agents. Discussions include structure and function of vertebrate and other animal endocrine systems, neuroendocrine relationships, and other topics of current interest.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1200 /BIOL 1300 , or BIOL 1800 /BIOL 1900 and one year of Chemistry.
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BIOL 4500 - Molecular Biology
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course offers studies of molecular techniques including restriction enzymes, plasmids, gene cloning, recombinant DNA, DNA sequencing, methods of gene expression analysis, and other topics of current interest. Laboratory work includes restriction enzyme digests, DNA cloning, bacterial transformation, minipreps, PCR, cell culture and transfection and bioinformatics. During this course, students will be conducting a laboratory-based research project that they will present at the end of the semester. This is a Biology capstone course.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least 1.7 in BIOL 2800 and also complete one of the following: BIOL 3250 , BIOL 3350 , BIOL 3450 or BIOL 2150 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 4600 - Evolution
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course is an introduction to the principles and processes governing the evolution of living organisms. Emphasis is placed on the ways by which various other biological disciplines relate to evolutionary studies. A survey of paleontological evidence is given to demonstrate how evolutionary principles have affected life.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1900 , BIOL 2300 , and BIOL 2800
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BIOL 4700 - Animal Physiology
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course combines an introduction to the core principles of animal physiology with an in-depth discussion of how these principles are modified and shaped by environmental and ecological pressures uniquely confronted by each species. Topics will include neural and sensory physiology, circulation, gas exchange and transport, ion and water balance, digestion and metabolism, movement, and thermal physiology. We will strive for a balanced treatment of representative species and groups from across the animal kingdom, both invertebrate and vertebrate, in lectures, discussions, readings of primary literature, and laboratory exercises. This is a Biology capstone course.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1800 , BIOL 1900 , plus at least one advanced course with laboratory BIOL 2000+ level.
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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 of Teaching Biology (8-12) II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This is the second part of the methods course that focuses on science (including chemistry, biology, general science) pedagogy at the middle and secondary level. Teacher candidates continue designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessments that are aligned with best practices for teaching and learning in science. 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. Moreover, teacher candidates will gain knowledge in using technology to facilitate teaching and learning appropriate for the needs of diverse learners and across varied subject areas. This course also addresses select biology (8-12), chemistry (8-12), and general science (5-8) subject matter knowledge (5-12) required by ESE. A pre-practicum of 25 hours is required. Crosslisted CHEM 4850 , SCI 4850
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3015
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BIOL 4901 - Independent Study
1 cr.
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/or 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
2 cr.
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/or 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 cr.
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/or 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/or 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/or 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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SCI 1860 - Introduction to Education 5-12
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course introduces theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching and learning in the middle and secondary school. Teacher candidates consider the development of pre-adolescents and 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. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 1860 , MATH 1860 , CHEM 1860 , ENGT 1860 and HIST 1860 .
Prerequisite(s): GPA of 2.5
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SCI 3015 - Methods of Teaching Science (5-8) I
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every spring semester.
This is the first of two methods courses and will focus on content pedagogy of science (including general science, biology, and chemistry) at the middle and secondary level. Teacher candidates design and implement standards-based instruction and assessments that are aligned with best practices for teaching and learning in science. 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. Disciplinary literacy is particularly emphasized to enhance reading, writing, speaking, and listening in science. A pre-practicum of 25 hours is required.
CHEM 3015 and BIOL 3015
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1800 , SCI 1860 , SPED 3800 , EDUC 2011 , EDUC 2012 and CHEM 1000 or CHEM 1300
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SCI 4012 - Practicum Seminar (5-12)
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered 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 , CHEM 4012 , ENGL 4012 , ENGT 4012 , HIST 4012 , and MATH 4012 .
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Stage II Review.
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SCI 4880 - Practicum I in General Science (5-8)
4.5 cr. 13.5 hr. Offered every semester.
Practicum I is an 8-week student teaching experience in the role of teaching in the middle school setting. Teacher candidates complete the practicum under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. The purpose of the practicum is to ensure candidates are ready to teach in their content area and make an impact with students from the beginning of their experience. Targeted and specific feedback on observations of candidates, measurement of candidate impact on student learning, student feedback on candidates, and candidate artifacts will be used to improve candidate practice on key indicators of all the Professional Standards for Teachers (PSTs) and assess candidate practice on the Candidate Performance of Assessment (CAP) rubric. This process will culminate in the development of Professional Practice Goals for the candidate’s next steps.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Minor in Secondary and Middle Level Education and Stage II review. Corequisites: SCI 4890 , SCI 4012
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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):
i. Adjusted high school GPA of 2.7 or higher (associated with a high school graduation no more than two years from semester of enrollment) OR
ii. ‘passing’ score on Quantitative and Analytical Skills or Advanced Algebra and Function Accuplacer placement exam OR
iii. Successful completion of MATH 0300 [Quantitative Prep.] or MATH 0500 [Algebraic Prep.] OR
iv. Successful completion of a credit bearing mathematics course
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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
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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
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BSAD 2030 - 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 2040 - 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 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 3040 - Cyber Security Management
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every spring semester.
This is an introductory course in information technology (IT) security with managerial, criminal justice, and IT components. This course focuses on management, legal issues, and implications related to securing corporate information systems, including security threats, security management processes, compliance laws and regulations, risk analysis and response, network and e-commerce security, and disaster recovery. CSC 3040 , CJ 3040
Prerequisite(s): BSAD 1700 or CSC 1400
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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 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 2030 .
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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 2030 .
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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 2040 .
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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 2040 .
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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 2030 , BSAD 2040 , 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 2030 , BSAD 2040 .
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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 2030 , BSAD 2040 .
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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 2030 .
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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 2030 , BSAD 2040 , 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 2030 , BSAD 2040
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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 2020
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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 2030 .
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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 2030 .
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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 2040 .
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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 2040 .
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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 2030 .
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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 2040 .
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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 2040 .
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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 2030 , BSAD 2040
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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 is a capstone course that integrates all organic management functions taking knowledge and theory and applying it to real-world situations. 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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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 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. Chemistry majors must earn a grade of 2.0 or higher in this course in order to remain in this major. SMT
Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least 1.7 in CHEM 1300 (2.0 for Biology and Chemistry majors) and successful completion of MATH 0500 [Algebraic Prep.]
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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 1860 - Introduction to Education 5-12
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall
This course introduces theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching and learning in the middle and secondary school. Teacher candidates consider the development of pre-adolescents and 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 This course is cross-listed with BIOL 1860 , MATH 1860 , SCI 1860 , ENGT 1860 and HIST 1860 .
Prerequisite(s): GPA of 2.5
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CHEM 2000 - Organic Chemistry I
4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered in the Fall and Summer
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 of carbonyl compunds and carboxylic acids and their derivatives are covered in detail including nucleophilic addition, condensation and nucleophilic substitution 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 and Summer
This course is a continuation of CHEM 2000. In this course, chemistry of aromatic compounds, unsaturated hydrocarbons and enols and enolates are covered in detail. Reactions such as elimination, electrophilic addition, electrophilic substitution, nucleophilic addition and condensation are discussed in detail with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms and stereochemical outcomes. 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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