2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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ARAS 102 - Classical Mythology
CR: 3
The more important classical myths read in English translations of Greek and Latin authors; their expression in ancient literature; what myth is, what it is for, how myths work and what they reveal about the history, culture, and values of the society which used them. V.2
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ARAS 105 - The Ancient Mediterranean Laboratory
CR: 3
Using the principles of design thinking, this course explores the ways in which the ancient world can provide solutions to contemporary problems. Through an initial “upvote” students will isolate five major problems facing the world today. The course will then turn to the textual, visual, and material records of Egypt, Ancient Iran, Greece, Rome, and their affiliated territories as data sets from which students can identify problems; together we will explore the actions, events, and environments that produced these problems, and the solutions posed by past thinkers, using these investigations as a springboard from which to ask the question: How would I solve the problem differently? Offered alternate years. V.2
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ARAS 216 - Magic and Witchcraft in the Ancient World
CR: 3
This course explores the evidence - material, textual, and visual - for magic and witchcraft in the Ancient World, focusing in particular on the practices of Greece and Rome, with comparative course studies drawn from Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Biblical texts. By considering these practices as a form of non-normative belief expression, particularly as compared to state sanctioned religious practices in Greece and Rome, the course examines the relationship between such practices and the cultures that produced them, suggesting that practices framed as non-normative by textual sources reflect ongoing shifts in perspectives on gender, power, and otherness with ramifications echoing through political, social, and economic institutions, as well as through more normative religious systems. Offered alternate years. III.O, V.7
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ARAS 220 - Cultural Heritage Management and Stewardship Abroad
CR: 3
Prerequisites: CORE 120 and at least 30 credits. The course explores current threats to cultural heritage, including the roles of public opinion and tourism in the protection and interpretation of cultural heritage, impacts of development, identity, international law, and ethics. Students will learn about public policy, international organizations, legal frameworks, as well as how colonialism, nationalism, and war have impacted cultural heritage while studying abroad in Athens and London. We will examine modern threats to cultural heritage–armed conflict, uncontrolled development, and illicit trade–as well as current debates about ownership, responsibility, and definitions of heritage. Students will work on real-world case studies throughout the course and will have hands-on experience with heritage sites, museums, and cultural heritage professionals. Offered alternate years as a travel course; alternate years as a campus-based course. III.O, V.1, V.5
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ARAS 225 - The Ancient World in 12 Objects
CR: 3
This class explores the role of material objects in the lives, ideology, politics, religion, and society of ancient cultures. Who were these ancient societies? How was history and identity created? The course will examine either one culture each semester (including Greece, Rome, and Egypt) or will investigate multiple societies over the course of one semester. We will explore the ways in which ancient societies defined their cultural identities, investigating the types of information that are made accessible by the integration of material and visual evidence, which highlight aspects of human experiences that are not attainable through the exploration of texts alone. Offered alternate years. Can be repeated if topics change. III.O, V.1, V.5
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ARAS 261 - Directed Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One ARAS course and permission of the instructor. The study of introductory level material by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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ARAS 265 - The Archaeology of Everyday Life
CR: 3
What was daily life like in the past? What can archaeology tell us about the occupations, influences, and challenges that men, women, and children experienced in past societies such as Babylon, Akhetaten, London, Pompeii, or Virginia plantations? Topics of study include the patterning of household activities (family life, craft production, child rearing, and diet), social interactions (between genders and among elites, peasants, and slaves), and ethnic and religious affiliations. V.5
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ARAS 310 - Domination: Strategies of and Responses to Imperialism in the Ancient World
CR: 3
Prerequisites: CORE 120 and one course in ARAS, ARCH, or CLAS. Imperialism exerts a strong presence and elicits a strong reaction, past or present, What is imperialsm? How many forms exist? How does one society effectively dominate another? Was it accidental, deliberate, or destined? Empire-making requires a complex set of components and interactions: state resources and strategy, a mythology of expansion, the justification of aggressive, imperialist actions, the conditions for compliance, the negotiation of subject communities, and the acceptance of or responses to imperial agents and actions. Numerous past societies engaged in or experienced different facets of imperialism. In this course, students will study the imperial strategies and experiences of the Egyptians, Assyrians, Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Aztec, and Inca. Students will explore the history, techniques, and responses to varying modes of imperialism through an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating the fields of literature, history, historiography, archaeology, and art. Offered alternate years. III.W, V.4
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ARAS 321 - Aggregates in Space: Cities and Urban Space in the Ancient Mediterranean
CR: 3
Prerequisite: One ARAS course or CORE 120. This course explores the interrelated themes of urban formation, social stratification, and social complexity. Focusing on a series of case studies ranging from Ur to Athens, Rome to Leptis Magna, students will explore the ways in which power is generated, both individually and structurally. Questions of the centralization of power, the distribution of resources, and the materializations of these notions in architectural constructions and environmental interventions will be contextualized through the integration of comparative sociological theory. Joining together texts ranging from Herodotus to Aristotle to Livy with archaeological and visual evidence, the course invites students to investigate the connections between power and social conglomeration, considering the implications of wide ranges of human experience and the ways in which variables ranging from gender ideology to resource availability influenced the articulation of shared social spaces in the ancient world. Offered alternate years. III.W, V.1, V.2
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ARAS 334 - Disaster: Scale, Reach, and Interaction in the Ancient Mediterranean
CR: 3
Prerequisite: One ARAS course. Can we better understand potentials for sustainable futures by exploring collapse in the past? This course explores a series of answers to such questions by investigating intersecting evidence of political, social, economic, and environmental unrest, probing the extent to which political and social shifts in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, North Africa, and Britain were influenced by human interventions into the environment as well as by catastrophic natural events. Through case studies ranging from the environmental impacts of Roman mining practices to the social unrest following massive storm surges in the eastern Mediterranean, students will have the opportunity to consider the ways in which humans and their environments exist as a reciprocal system in both past and present. Offered alternate years. III.W, V.1, V.2
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ARAS 356 - Contemporary Theory in Archaeology
CR: 3
Prerequisites: One ARAS course at the 200-level or above; not open to first-year students. This course engages students in the major theoretical trends that have influenced and altered the study of material culture in archaeology. The course integrates seminal theoretical works from multiple disciplinary fields engaged with the analysis of objects and sites presenting traditional approaches such as semiotics, culture history, and processualism along with recent theoretical trends such as New Materialisms, post-processualism, and cognitive archaeology. These theoretical texts will be balanced with case studies from sites such as Göbekli Tepe, Chaco Canyon, and Pompeii. The application of these theoretical approaches in archaeology provides students with concepts that shall be applied to the interpretation and analysis of objects, sites, and landscapes. Offered alternate years. III.O, V.5
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ARAS 361 - Special Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: 100-level ARAS course and permission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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ARAS 377 - Internship
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: Three credits in ARAS and permission of instructor and program chair. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.
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ARAS 403 - Archaeology Fieldwork
CR: 3
Prerequisites: Open only to junior and senior ARAS majors; at least one 300-level ARAS course and permission of the program chair. This course offers students the opportunity to put the methodologies and theories learned in traditional classroom environments into action. Students will undertake field experiences in museums or on archaeological sites of the student’s choice with facilitation from the instructor. Upon completion of a field season or internship-which may take place at a time outside of the boundaries of the academic calendar-students will meet with the instructor to develop the ideas and expereinces gained from this experiential learning into a traditional research project. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.
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ARAS 452 - Senior Seminar in Archaeology and Ancient Studies
CR: 3
Prerequisite: At least one 300-level ARAS course; open only to ARAS majors. This course offers students the opportunity to undergo supervised individual study, with an emphasis on literary criticism, archaeological theory, and the integration of theoretical constructs into scholarly writing. The course will culminate in a research project of not less than 25 pages, together with a public presentation.
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ARAS 461 - Independent Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One 100-level ARAS course, one 200-level ARAS course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.
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Biology |
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BIOL 111 - Introduction to Organisms
CR: 4
An introduction to organismal and population biology. Topics include genetics, evolution and ecology, and the interactions of organisms with their environment. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory. V.8ab
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BIOL 112 - Introduction to Cells
CR: 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 111 . An introduction to cell biology, including the chemistry of biological macromolecules, cell structure, function, and reproduction. Additional topics include genetic engineering, viruses and cancer, and the cellular basis of immunity. V.8a
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BIOL 113 - Introductory Laboratory Techniques
CR: 1
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOL 112 . An introduction to basic methods and instrumentation in biology, emphasizing fundamental laboratory procedures. Techniques to be studied include light and electron microscopy, spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, and chromatography. The use of computer applications for the basic analysis and presentation of data is also examined. One three-hour laboratory. III.Q, V.8b
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BIOL 117 - The Biology of Superheroes
CR: 3
This course examines the biological concepts and phenomena, along with a bit of physics and chemistry, that seemingly provide the powers and abilities of the fictional heroes that compose our modern-day mythology. How would we have to change Clark Kent’s eyes to give Superman x-ray vision? Could Spider-Man’s synthetic webbing really withstand the forces that he regularly applies? Which aspects of Ant-Man, the Lizard, or the Vulture are legitimate, and which are utter fantasy? These and many additional questions will be examined during this course. This course may not be counted toward the major or minor in biology. V8a
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BIOL 147 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
CR: 4
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 . Basic histology, anatomy (gross and microscopic), and physiology of the human integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems. Human anatomy is studied using charts and models. Superficial anatomy is studied on the human body, and dissection examines homologous structures on the cat. This course may not be counted towards the major or minor in biology. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory. Offered alternate years. .
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BIOL 209 - Marine Biology
CR: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 . A survey of marine organisms and their adaptations to seawater chemistry, seafloor geology, and waves, tides, and currents. Our comprehensive survey of marine microbes, fungi, plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates will then enable us to discuss the ecology of specialized marine communities, such as kelp forests, polar seas, the open ocean, intertidal zones, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and the deep sea.
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BIOL 210 - Evolution
CR: 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 112 . Evolution, the unifying principle of all biology, is the process by which all species originate and diversify. This course focuses on genetic changes in populations (via mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection) that result in evolution. Topics discussed may include adaptation, phylogeny, neutral theory, heritability, sexual and kin selection, speciation, and human evolution. III.O
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BIOL 214 - The Plant Kingdom
CR: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 111 . A survey of the plant kingdom with emphasis on the flowering plants. The structure, reproduction, evolution, adaptations, and economic significance of the major plant groups will be covered. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory. Offered alternate years. V.8ab
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BIOL 216 - Insect Biology
CR: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 111 . An introduction to insects and other terrestrial arthropods, with an emphasis on evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behavior. Offered alternate years.
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BIOL 218 - Field Natural History
CR: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 111 , or one course of laboratory science and permission. This course will develop three important traits of a scientific naturalist: skill at seeing patterns in nature and framing interesting questions about them; knowledge of the names, classification, and identifying characteristics of local organisms; and the understanding of a modern theoretical framework in ecology, evolution, and behavior. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory or field work. Offered alternate years. V.8a
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BIOL 221 - Principles of Animal Behavior
CR: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 111; and one additional BIOL course or PSYC 219 . An introduction to the control, development, evolution, and function of behavior. Not open to students who have earned credit for BIOL 222. V.8a
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BIOL 228 - Microbiology
CR: 4
Prerequisites: BIOL 112 and BIOL 113 . Structure, physiology, and ecology of bacteria and other microorganisms. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory. Offered alternate years.
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BIOL 230 - Comparative Vertebrate Morphology
CR: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 111 . First-year students by permission. Functional anatomy of vertebrates, with emphasis on evolutionary adaptations. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory. V.8a
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BIOL 247 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
CR: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 147 . Basic histology, anatomy (gross and microscopic), and physiology of the human cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Human anatomy is studied using charts and models. Superficial anatomy is studied on the human body, and dissection examines homologous structures on the cat. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory. Offered alternate years.
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BIOL 261 - Directed Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One BIOL course and permission of the instructor. The study of introductory level material by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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BIOL 305 - Genetics
CR: 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 112 , CHEM 131 , and one additional BIOL course at the 200-level. This course will explore how nucleic acids, including DNA and several classes of RNA, interact with each other and various other cellular components to perform cellular tasks. The course is heavily focused on interactions between these two classes of nucleic acids and proteins at the molecular level. Topics may include the structure and function of DNA and RNA, DNA replication, transcription, translation, control of gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, mutations and repair of mutations, DNA sequencing, patterns of inheritance, pedigree analysis, and the genetics of cancer. V.8a
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BIOL 324 - Ecology
CR: 4
Prerequisites: One 200-level lab course in biology or ENVR 205 , and sophomore standing. This course examines the interrelationships between individuals and their abiotic environment, among members of a population, and among populations in a given habitat or community. General principles and theories will be applied to a range of organisms, including plants, animals, microorganisms, and humans. Labs emphasize the collection and evaluation of numerical data to test hypotheses, and include field problems, computer models, and student-designed experiments. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory/discussion. III.W, III.Q, V.8a
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BIOL 326 - Comparative Animal Physiology
CR: 4
Prerequisites: BIOL 112 , BIOL 113 ; and one year of chemistry, and any additional 200-level STEM lab course. Sophomores by permission. A study of animal function, with examples drawn from all the major phyla. Emphasis is placed on functional adaptations used by animals to overcome common environmental challenges, such as obtaining sufficient quantities of food, oxygen, and water. The roles of thermoregulation, osmoregulation, and animal sensory systems in maintaining homeostasis also are emphasized. Three hours lecture/discussion and one three-hour laboratory. Offered alternate years. III.W, III.Q
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BIOL 342 - Cell and Molecular Biology
CR: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 305 and one year of chemistry. Sophomores by permission. An examination of recent work in major areas of cell biology including membranes, regulation, cellular compartmentalization, signal transduction, and cellular and molecular aspects of immunology and cancer. Offered alternate years. III.W
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BIOL 344 - Experimental Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology
CR: 1
Prerequisites: BIOL 305 and one year of chemistry; or CHEM 321 and permission of instructor. Sophomores by permission. An introduction to current techniques and modern experimental approaches used in the study of cells and their components. Includes electrophoretic and chromatographic analysis of DNA and proteins, organelle characterization, advanced techniques in light microscopy and photomicrography, and basic techniques of genetic engineering. One three-hour laboratory. Offered alternate years.
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BIOL 351 - Independent Research
CR: 3
Prerequisites: One BIOL lab course at the 300-level; MATH 205 or PSYC 219 ; and permission of the instructor. An independent research project selected and carried out in consultation with a faculty sponsor. III.W
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BIOL 361 - Special Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: 100-level BIOL course and permission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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BIOL 377 - Internship
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: Three credits in BIOL and permission of instructor and program chair. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.
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BIOL 461 - Independent Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One 100-level BIOL course, one 200-level BIOL course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper-level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.
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BUSN 101 - Introduction to Business
CR: 3
Prerequisite: Not open to declared BUSI majors and minors. This course will be a broad overview of specific business topics. The non-business student will learn fundamentals in marketing, management, accounting, investing, non-profit organizations, budgets, and entrepreneurial thinking. Business readings will be assigned. The course is intended to expose the non-business student to business vocabulary, concepts, processes, and documents. V.7
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BUSN 107 - Business Economics
CR: 3
Economic forces are fundamental determinants of firms’ profitability and growth, and economic thinking should inform nearly every business decision. This course will survey the basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, including the behavior of individuals and firms, how government policies impact markets, and the factors determining national output, unemployment, productivity, inflation, and growth. Not open to students who have earned credit for ECON 101 or ECON 102 .
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BUSN 112 - Social and Sustainable Ventures
CR: 3
Students will examine the opportunities and challenges associated with a variety of types of social enterprises, including social purpose businesses, nonprofits, and revenue generating enterprises, all focusing on sustainable business strategies and the triple bottom line - economic, social, and environmental measures. Social entrepreneurship will be explored as an important part of this shift in business strategy. Both the historical and the current trends of social entrepreneurship will be explored in the context of global and local social issues and personal choices. The course will include group projects, teamwork, and presentations leading to developing and exploring the feasibility of non-profit or for-profit social ventures. V.7
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BUSN 127 - Accounting I: Financial Accounting
CR: 3
An examination of the accounting cycle; the recording, posting, adjusting, and closing of accounting data for a sole proprietor service and merchandising business, to include internal controls, receivables and payables, inventories, depreciation, and payroll. Emphasis is on the use of accounting data for decision making. Students will be required to master the automation of financial statement and pro forma development using interactive spreadsheets. III.Q
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BUSN 150 - Marketing
CR: 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 104 or another FYW course. This course is an introduction to marketing. We will study why marketing is important, and how goals, strategies, and tools are used to reach target audiences. We will also study how marketing theories work to improve the marketing mix and promote meaningful exchange in a business environment. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option.
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BUSN 155 - Computer Applications for Business
CR: 3
This course will cover computer terminology, hardware, and softwoare used in the business environment. Practical business computer applications will emphasize spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, e-commence, and website design, The effect of emerging technology in shaping new business processes, strategies, and models will be explored.
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BUSN 161 - Human Resources Law and Ethics
CR: 3
An introduction to how hiring and management of employees is impacted by the American legal system. In addition to legal and ethical employment practices, students will understand ethical issues and considerations most critical to businesses.
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BUSN 205 - Immersion in Management
CR: 3
This course provides an introduction to management of organizations through an examination of management theory, and to human resource management principles in today’s workplace. Students will explore the management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, as well as issues relating to employee relations and motivational theories. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option. III.W
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BUSN 210 - Finance
CR: 3
Prerequisite: BUSN 127 . This course examines the role of finance in supporting the functional areas of a firm, and fosters an understanding of how financial decisions themselves create value. Topics covered include basic analytical skills and principles of corporate finance, functions of modern capital markets and discounted cash flow valuation, and risk analysis. Students learn to value start-up and existing businesses by examining factors such as market demand, market pricing, economic outlook, cash flows, competition, available funding, and risk. III.Q
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BUSN 213 - Social Media Marketing
CR: 3
Social media is pervasive in the United States and around the world. Entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofit organizations have the opportunity to interact with unlimited numbers of people. Therefore, social media strategies must be established to effectively, ethically, and practically engage. This course is valuable for business students and for others that want to leverage social media as a communication vehicle. Besides using a textbook, students will be utilizing a social media simulation throughout the course and will create a personal social media marketing plan to be used now and for future career goals.
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BUSN 227 - Accounting II: Managerial Accounting
CR: 3
Prerequisite: BUSN 127 . This second course in accounting builds on the concepts, principles, procedures, and analytic methods taught in the introductory course and extends to accounting for partnerships and corporations. Focus is on financial statements and interpretation of financial information. Students will also be required to build interactive spreadsheet to enable a business to evaluate various business scenarios and cost structures automatically. III.Q
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BUSN 242 - Negotiation
CR: 3
Negotiation is the art and science of securing the agreements of two or more independent parties. In this course students study the theories and processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety of business settings. The course will highlight the components of an effective negotiation and give students the opportunity to develop and practice their own negotiating skills. Offered alternate years.
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BUSN 257 - Business Practicum in Marketing I
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: BUSN 150 and permission of the instructor. Students serve as consultants and team advisors for marketing projects by studying intermediate level marketing skills. Specific topics include project research, audience analysis, visual delivery and public speaking skills, presentation and advertising design, and presentation evaluation and assessment. This course may be repeated for credit but is subject to the 12-credit maximum for all internship/practicum experiences applied toward a degree.
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BUSN 258 - Business Practicum in Management I
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: BUSN 205 and permission of the instructor. Students serve as intermediate-level managers for a variety of business projects by studying practical approaches to effective team management and project implementation and evaluation. Specific topics include project development and organization, personnel and resource allocation, motivation, quality control, and assessment. This course may be repeated for credit but is subject to the 12-credit maximum for all internship/practicum experiences applied toward a degree.
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BUSN 261 - Directed Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One BUSN course and permission of the instructor. The study of introductory level material by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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BUSN 273 - Special Topics in Business
CR: 1-3
Topics in business will vary by semester. Course may be repeated when the topic is different.
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BUSN 307 - Principles of Investing
CR: 3
Prerequisites: BUSN 210 and MATH 205 . This course introduces the quantitative methods of financial management that are commonly used by financial analysts, managers, and individual investors. It examines techniques for the valuation of different classes of securities and criteria for guiding investment decisions. Each student will apply these techniques by building and managing her own portfolio of investments. III.Q
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BUSN 308 - Non-Profit Management
CR: 3
Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the instructor. This course will examine the management and operations of non-profit organizations. The case study method will be used and students will examine a broad range of non-profits including educational institutions, arts organizations, and community services. Fieldwork in area non-profit organizations will be included in the course. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option.
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BUSN 319 - Business Applications
CR: 3
Prerequisites: BUSN 127 , BUSN 205 , and BUSN 227 . This course gives students exposure to all aspects of business by managing a project designed to raise money for a non-profit organization. This course requires students to determine a cause for which they will raise money, create an event in which to raise the money, plan and market the event, and effectively communicate the results of their project to an audience.
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BUSN 326 - Project Selection and Management
CR: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 205 . Students will apply sound financial and economic principles as a basis for project selection, while acquiring the skills necessary to manage the project. This will include an analysis of project alternatives, including such scenarios as make vs. buy, purchase or do not purchase, as well as project management techniques such as PERT/C PM and Gannt charts. Offered alternate years.
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BUSN 337 - International Management
CR: 3
Prerequisite: BUSN 205 . This course builds on students’ backgrounds in management, international affairs and/or different cultures to explore the challenges of managing a multinational workforce in global (non-domestic) environment. The focus of the course is threefold-strategic issues in a multinational environment, their cultural and behavioral dimensions, and the underlying functional operations of the firm. The course will make significant use of the case methods plus team and work-group activities requiring problem definition, research, synthesis and presentations, both oral and written. Offered alternate years. III.O, V.4
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BUSN 347 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
CR: 4
Prerequisite: BUSI majors with junior or senior standing. Students will explore the similarities and differences in characteristics, knowledge, and skills needed for entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and corporate social responsibility. The course teaches students, through theory and practice, to recognize ethical opportunities, especially in the midst of rapid change. Students will develop an idea and produce an in-depth, triple bottom line feasibility analysis (profitability, environmental impact, social impact). III.W
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BUSN 351 - Marketing Research
CR: 3
Prerequisites: BUSN 150 . This course covers the managerial use of scientific research methodology in formulating marketing strategy; includes determination of situations requiring research, appraisal of alternative research methods and analysis of theoretical concepts in research methodology. Offered alternate years.
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BUSN 355 - Digital Marketing
CR: 3
Prerequisite: BUSN 150. Today’s marketers need alternative strategies and tactics in order to connect with prospects and customers. Marketing strategies that worked a few years ago may no longer be effective. Students will (a) delve into the fundamentals of digital marketing and its impact on business and communications, (b) learn the holistic value of digital marketing through lecture and hands-on development of an actionable digital marketing plan, and (c) learn how to select, use, and implement digital marketing vehicles. The course will be dedicated to a number of digital marketing topics, from mobile to email, from search-engine optimization to search-engine marketing. V.7
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BUSN 357 - Business Practicum in Marketing II
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: BUSN 257 and permission of the instructor. Students serve as consultants and team advisors for marketing projects and study advanced marketing presentation skills. Specific topics include project research, audience analysis, visual delivery and public speaking skills, presentation and handout design, and presentation evaluation and assessment. This course may be repeated for credit but is subject to the 12-credit maximum for all internship/practicum experiences applied toward a degree.
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BUSN 358 - Business Practicum in Management II
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: BUSN 258 and permission of the instructor. Students serve as upper-level managers for projects and study practical approaches to effective team management. Specific topics include the development, organization, promotion, and implementation of educational and fund-raising activities in support of selected charitable organizations. Broader topics include project management, personnel and resource allocation, motivation, quality control, and assessment. This course may be repeated for credit but is subject to the 12-credit maximum for all internship/practicum experiences applied toward a degree.
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BUSN 361 - Special Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: 100-level BUSN course and permission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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BUSN 371 - Business Strategy in a Global Environment
CR: 3
Prerequisite: Open to BUSI majors with junior or senior standing. The course will explore the innovative strategies that the global economy has ushered in - domestic, multi-domestic, and global strategies - as well as those in smaller local and national organizations. We will demonstrate through case studies, corporate analyses, and simulations that an organization achieves sustained success only if its managers develop, and revise as needed, a culturally relevant, action-oriented strategic plan and implement and execute the plan with proficiency. III.W
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BUSN 377 - Internship
CR: 1-3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and department chair. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.
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BUSN 440 - Business Incubator
CR: 4
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Students will make use of department and regional resources to attempt to launch a business within the semester. Within the course, endeavors may include, but not be limited to: business incorporation, vendor/customer contract development, intellectual property research, filing provisional (or final) patents, prototype development, and/or purchasing of a franchise.
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BUSN 452 - Senior Seminar
CR: 3
Prerequisites: BUSN 161 , BUSN 205 , BUSN 210 , and BUSN 347 . Open to senior business majors only. Case studies, readings, and all previous business courses are used to develop students’ strategic planning and decision-making abilities. In the process, students apply the knowledge and skills learned in the program’s core courses. III.O, III.W
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BUSN 461 - Independent Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One 100-level BUSN course, one 200-level BUSN course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper-level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.
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CHEM 070 - Applied Math for the Sciences
CR: 0
Many scientific fields require the application of mathematical approaches. This course will give students practice in those mathematical concepts in a chemical and biological context. Mathematical concepts covered will include application of percentages, unit conversions, proportions, scientific notation, exponents, logarithms, graphing, and basic algebra to chemical and biological problems. This course is open to any student, particularly those interested in taking CHEM 131 .
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CHEM 131 - General Chemistry
CR: 3
Prerequisite: A math skills placement which may be satisfied with an ACT math score of 19 or an SAT math score of 500. If ACT or SAT scores are below the minimum, the math skills placement may be satisfied by taking a college level math course or CHEM 120 . Co-requisite: CHEM 141 . This course is an introduction to chemical principles and it is open to students having appropriate backgrounds in science and mathematics. Areas of emphasis include chemical equations and reactions, stoichiometry, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility equilibria, electronic structure of atoms, periodic relationships, molecular structure and bonding, intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Applications of modern chemistry are discussed whenever appropriate and are explored in the associated laboratory course, CHEM 141 . III.Q, V.8a
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CHEM 141 - General Chemistry Laboratory
CR: 1
Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 131 . An introduction to experimental chemistry. Laboratory modules emphasize investigation of the chemistry in everyday life and introduce modern analytical techniques. A nominal lab fee may be required for this course. One three-hour laboratory. V.8b
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CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I
CR: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 131 and CHEM 141 with grades of C- or better. Co-requisite: CHEM 233 . A study of the chief classes of carbon compounds, including their syntheses and the mechanisms of their reactions. The methods for determining reaction mechanisms are studied in detail. Four hours lecture. V.8a
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CHEM 233 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CR: 1
Prerequisites: CHEM 131 and CHEM 141 . Co-requisite: CHEM 231 . Experiments are designed to introduce students to the techniques of separation, purification, and synthesis of organic compounds. Techniques for studying reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and the use of literature of chemistry are also covered. A nominal laboratory fee may be required for this course. One three-hour laboratory. V.8b
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CHEM 234 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
CR: 1
Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and CHEM 233 . Co-requisite: CHEM 232 . A continuation of CHEM 233 . A nominal laboratory fee may be required for this course. One three-hour laboratory.
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CHEM 252 - Introduction to Quantitative and Analytical Chemistry
CR: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 131 and CHEM 141 . Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 123 . Co-requisite: CHEM 253 . Topics include an introduction to the principles of analytical chemistry, an introduction to thermochemistry and thermodynamics as it relates to gas phase chemistry and expansion work, and an introduction to environmental chemistry. Four hours lecture. III.Q, V.8a
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CHEM 253 - Quantitative and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CR: 1
Co-requisite: CHEM 252 . Experiments will feature applications of topics discussed in CHEM 252 . A nominal laboratory fee may be required for this course. One three-hour laboratory. V.8b
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CHEM 261 - Directed Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One CHEM course and permission of the instructor. The study of introductory level material by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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CHEM 321 - Biochemistry
CR: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and BIOL 112 . A study of the relationship between structure and function in biomolecules including proteins and nucleic acids; methods of bioanalysis; prokaryotic DNA replication and the synthesis of proteins and RNA, and other various topics including, but not limited to, photosynthesis, enzyme kinetics, selected biosynthetic pathways and metabolism.
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CHEM 322 - Biochemistry II
CR: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 321 ; or CHEM 231 and BIOL 305 and permission. A study of enzyme mechanics, kinetics, structures and functions; carbohydrate, amino acid, fatty acid and nucleotide degradation and biosynthesis; and the regulation of the major metabolic pathways. CHEM 342 , Intermediate Laboratory, may be elected simultaneously with this course.
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CHEM 323 - Biochemistry Lab
CR: 1
Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and BIOL 112 . Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 321 . A laboratory course designed to complement CHEM 321 . It will introduce the student to various biochemical laboratory techniques such as gel electrophoresis, PCR (polymerase chain reaction), and enzyme assays.
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CHEM 331 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
CR: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 252 , MATH 124 (with a grade of C- or higher), and PHYS 172 (with a grade of C- or higher), or permission of instructor. This course is a study of the principles, generalizations, and theories behind modern chemistry. The course includes an introduction to quantum mechanics and its application to chemistry including molecular structure, computational chemistry, and molecular spectroscopy. It is recommended (but not required) that CHEM 232 be taken before this course.
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CHEM 332 - Physical Chemistry: Kinetics and Thermodynamics
CR: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 252 , MATH 124 , and PHYS 171 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 334. This course is a study of the principles, generalizations, and theories behind modern chemistry. The laws of thermodynamics are discussed in detail and are applied to a variety of problems concerning chemical equilibrium. The tools and theories used to measure and interpret chemical kinetics are also studied. It is recommended (but not required) that CHEM 232 be taken before this course.
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CHEM 333 - Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy Lab
CR: 1
Prerequisites: CHEM 252 , MATH 124 , and PHYS 172 . Corequisite: CHEM 331 . This course, designed to accompany CHEM 331 , will introduce students to modern laboratory instrumentation and experimental techniques in physical chemistry, including molecular spectroscopy. Offered alternate years. III.O
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CHEM 334 - Kinetics and Thermodynamics Lab
CR: 1
Prerequisites: CHEM 252 , MATH 124 , and PHYS 171 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 332 . This course, designed to accompany CHEM 332 , will introduce students to modern laboratory instrumentation and experimental techniques in physical chemistry, with an emphasis on the application of concepts in kinetics and chemical thermodynamics. Offered alternate years. III.W
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CHEM 361 - Special Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: 100-level CHEM course and permission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member. A nominal lab fee may be required for this course.
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CHEM 377 - Internship
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: Three credits in CHEM and permission of instructor and program chair. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.
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CHEM 431 - Instrumental Analysis
CR: 3
Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 331 or PHYS 172 . An intensive survey of instrumentation and techniques for quantitative and qualitative analysis of organic and inorganic samples. Emphasis is placed on the theory and instrumental design for the three main areas of modern instrumental analysis: electroanalytical chemistry, spectrochemical methods, and chromatography. Students will also improve their critical thinking skills, and gain an understanding of the analytical approach to problem solving. Offered alternate years.
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CHEM 432 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CR: 3
Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 331 or PHYS 172 . Areas of emphasis include modern theories of the bonding and structure of inorganic molecules, acid-base chemistry, chemistry in aqueous and non-aqueous solvents, coordination chemistry of the transition metal ions, and an introduction to organometallic chemistry and to the inorganic chemistry of biological systems. Offered alternate years.
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CHEM 450 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CR: 3
Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 331 or CHEM 332 . A theoretical study of selected topics of current research in both synthesis and mechanisms of reactions. Offered alternate years.
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CHEM 451 - Senior Research
CR: 3
An independent research project selected and carried out in consultation with a faculty sponsor. Required of senior majors in chemistry. Bachelor of Science candidates will conduct a laboratory investigation; Bachelor of Arts candidates may elect a library project. A written report and an oral presentation are required. A nominal lab fee may be required for this course. III.O, III.W
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CHEM 461 - Independent Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One 100-level CHEM course, CHEM 232 , and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor. A nominal lab fee may be required for this course.
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CSCI 101 - Computer Programming for Everyone
CR: 3
An introduction to computer programming using the Swift language and the user-friendly Playground environment. This course is open to students of all majors, and course materials stress the application of computer programming for the humanities, arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. General familiarity with computers is recommended.
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CSCI 125 - Introduction to Computer Science and Data Science
CR: 3
An introduction to computer programming using Python, including the basic ideas of algorithmic problem solving, structured programming, and object-oriented design. Topics include software engineering concepts, problem solving, programming control structures, class definition and instantiation fundamentals, file input/output, and elementary data processing. Students use real world datasets to learn why and how data influences decision-making across a variety of areas including social sciences and economics. Same as ENGR 125 .
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CSCI 126 - Data Structures
CR: 4
Prerequisite: CSCI 125 . A continuation of CSCI 125 using Python, in which problem solving and software development skills are improved and refined, emphasizing the use of abstraction and common data structures for solving more complex problems. Topics include data abstraction, implementation and use of data structures, algorithmic techniques, and algorithmic efficiency. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory.
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