Wide ranging introduction to the visual arts that focuses primarily on the art and architectureof Western Civilization. Topics include art theory, visual perception, subject matter and content, art making media and techniques, the creative process and the relation of art to its historical and cultural context. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
Introduces the non-biology major to the broad principles, fundamental ideas and new discoveries in biology that significantly affect the human being’s present and future existence. Relates the study of biology to the pressing social and cultural issues of today. Does not satisfy requirements within the major. Prerequisite: BIOL 101. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIB).
Introduces students to the basic principles of human communication. Explores elements of communication in various contexts such as interpersonal relationships, small groups, organizations and in public arenas. In each context students will come to understand how communication functions as well as the consequences of particular communication choices. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA and IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
Fundamentals of writing for media, including basic script formats and other forms of media content including public service announcements, advertisements, continuity, public relations materials, news and dramas. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 102 or 103. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
Introduction to common communication research methods, including: literature reviews, surveys, experiments, content analysis, rhetorical criticism, ethnography, interviews and focus groups. Students learn essential research and writing skills through projects created in areas of interest such as relationships, business, media, or advertising/public relations. May not receive credit for both CMAT 297 and CMAT 301. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 101, 102. Three hours per week with enhancement.
Study and practice of yoga. Focuses on sequences for strength, flexibility and balance and techniques for breath awareness, meditation and relaxation. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB). Note: hybrid course.
Explores forces behind business consumer purchases, capital spending and the balance of payments and their relationship to unemployment, inflation and the value of the dollar abroad. Also examines the effect of government spending, taxation and money supply policies on the economy's performance. Prerequisite: ECON 211. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Sociological, historical and philosophical approach to the role of the school in an increasingly diverse society. Emphasis on development of knowledge, values and skills needed to live, learn, interact and work in a global society. Field experience required. Credit cannot be received for both EDUC 210 and 305. Three hours per week.
Physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children (ages 3-18) with emphasis on adolescent development. Attention is given to student learning and assessment. Required field observation. Credit cannot be received for both EDUC 300 and 304. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Three hours per week.
Examines concepts, principles, theories and research related to teaching and learning for diverse populations across grade levels. Explores traditional and nontraditional strategies for assessing student learning. Field experience is included. Credit cannot be received for both EDUC 300 and EDUC 304. Prerequisite: EDUC 210. Three hours per week.
Overview of the role of computers in education. Examination of computer applications as they relate to specific teaching/learning operations and educational functions in the pre-K-12 classroom. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program. Three hours per week.
Research-based investigation of theories and practices involved in teaching in institutions of higher education. Intended for graduate students aspiring to college teaching or academic leadership positions. Examines the roles and responsibilities of college instructors with emphasis on practical applications in college and university settings. Three hours per week.
Examines theory and research in human development and learning psychology with application to teaching in contemporary middle and secondary schools. Emphasis on translating theory into practice by integrating field experiences, class work, student projects, assignments and exams. Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. program or consent of department chair. Three hours per week.
Study of the ways language works and an introduction to the scientific study of language and linguistics. Presupposes no formal study or knowledge of language. Cannot receive credit for both ENGL 110 and ENGL 240. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 102 or 103. Three hours per week with enhancement.
Linguistics approach to the peculiar relationship between a language and the cultural total of which the language is a part. Examines language variations within a community according to gender, age, geography, ethnicity, socioeconomic class and level of education. Considers the educational, political and economic implications. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 103. Three hours per week with enhancement.
Emphasizes a linguistic approach to the peculiar relationship between a language and the cultural total of which the language is a part. It examines language variations within a community according to gender, age, geography, ethnicity, socioeconomic class and education, while considering the educational, political and economic implications. Specifically, this course should be considered an exploration of the study of language in its social setting. This course is for graduate credit only. Three hours per week.
Examines uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools through examination or through approved course work (INFO 111 or COSC 116 or COSC 118 or COSC 120 or equivalent. Three hours per week.
A high growth area, data mining is used by organizations to better underrstand teir situations as well as the world in which they function in order to devise effective strategies and policy options. Covers the concepts, software tools and related skills to help students become professional data analysts. A term project and presentation adopts a real-world problem-solving context. Prerequisites: Majors: INFO 211 and 281, admission to the Professional Program; Non-majors: Junior standing. Three hours per week.
Study of the general nature, behavior and functions of organization and management in business. Emphasis on planning, organizing, leading, motivating and controlling. Major Prerequisite: Admission to the professional program. Non-Major Prerequisite: Junior standing and C or better in ECON 150 or 211. Corequisite: BUAD 300. Three hours per week.
Addresses social and ethical problems facing business today. Ethical principles and problem solving models are applied to issues of profit maximization, workplace diversity, consumerism, risk management, product liability, government-business interface, environmental economics, global business, financial management and other key business areas. Focus is on analyzing these problems and developing alternative ethical solutions through case studies, formal debates and class discussions. Prerequisites: MGMT 320 or MKTG 330. Three hours per week.
Use of understandings about human behavior to motivate employees to work together in harmony. Topics include fundamentals of organizational behavior, leadership and its development, organizational environment and communications, and group processes. Prerequisite: MGMT 320. Three hours per week.
Study of management of human resources in organizations. Topics include recruiting, selecting, developing and compensating personnel; labor union relations; and development of personnel policy. Not open to students with credit for BUAD 427. Prerequisite: MGMT 320. Three hours per week.
Examines the world of international business. Provides the future international manager with analytical skills to understand better economic and political aspects of the global business environment, and how these affect firms. Designed to be a foundation for further studies in international business and related fields. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program. Four hours per week for half a semester.
Survey of basic marketing concepts and principles from a managerial perspective. Topics include the marketing concept, environment and demand analysis, marketing mix (product, price distribution and promotion) and an introduction to marketing strategy and international marketing. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program. Non-Major Prerequisite: Junior standing and ECON 150 or 211 or 212. Three hours per week.
Examination of the buyer (individual consumer and organizational agent) as problem solver. Topics include buying decision processes and social, psychological, anthropological and economic factors that influence behavior in the marketplace. Examines principles, theories, models and research techniques related to purchasing behavior. Prerequisite: MKTG 330. Three hours per week.
Historical survey of musical styles and genre from around the world. Topics may include: Western classical music, non-western cultures, folk music and jazz. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
Historical survey of musical styles and genre from around the world. Topics may include: Western classical music, non-western cultures, folk music and jazz. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
Comprehensive examination of the American political process which analyzes the role of the Constitution, the organization and function of the presidency, Congress, Supreme Court, political parties and interest groups and the distribution of power within American society. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Survey of general principles underlying human behavior including study of the nervous system, perception, learning, emotion and personality. Experimental findings are applied to practical situations. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Survey of the characteristics of and theories explaining the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of individuals throughout the life span. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Three hours per week with enhancement.
Introduction to the biological basis of behavior with emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of nerve cells and the nervous system, the effects of drugs on the nervous system, and other introductory topics. Prerequisites: PSYC 101. Three hours per week with enhancement.
Survey of the etiology, diagnosis and prognosis of neuroses, psychoses, psychosomatic disorders, transient situational maladjustments and personality disorders, with discussions of various treatment approaches. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Three hours per week with enhancement.
Study of group behavior of humans with emphasis on the relation of the individual to the group. Mass reaction and judgement, group control and group influence on the individual area considered. Prerequisites: PSYC 101. Three hours per week with enhancement.
In-depth study of the implications of and issues surrounding the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children from conception to adolescence. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or 30 credit hours. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
In-depth study of the implications of and issues surrounding the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children from conception to adolescence. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or 30 credit hours. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Survey of major theoretical approaches to the origin and development of human personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Three hours per week with enhancement.
Provides psychology majors with training experience in a variety of clinical settings. Students may earn no more than six hours in undergraduate practicum courses. Prerequisites: Junior psychology majors only and permission of instructor. Minimum of two hours per week supervision, eight hours per week of field work. (P/F with pass equivalent to C or better.)
Intensive study of a slected topic in Theatre. May be taken twice under different subtitles. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Three hours per week with enhancement.
