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ART 220 - Graphic Design
Introduction to the practice of graphic design. Areas of investigation include manipulation of form in two-dimensional space, type and image handling, layout techniques, computer applications, visualization and creative problem solving. Students will create a series of design solutions that express growing proficiency and knowledge in graphic design.
Prerequisites: ART 101 AND ART 109 AND ART 110 AND ART 210
Credits: 3
Repeatable: This course is repeatable once for an additional three credits.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 224 - Painting
This course is designed to teach students the basic skills, techniques, and materials related to various painting media. Students will learn to be inventive through observation and experimentation. Emphasis is given to observational exercises with an introduction to conceptual concerns.
Prerequisites: ART 101 AND ART 109 AND ART 110
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Notes: ART 110 may be taken concurrently with ART 224.
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ART 243 - Photography
This course will explore traditional, digital, and experimental photography.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 250 - Ceramics
This course will introduce and develop the technical skills and knowledge of ceramic materials and processes including hand building, throwing, surfacing, and firing. The student will conduct a fundamental investigation into the tools, techniques, materials, terminology, and ideas of historic and contemporary ceramics.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 260 - Typography
This course explores traditional and conceptual typographic applications. Structural and visual elements of typography are discussed with emphasis on anatomy, terminology, letter, word, line, and paragraph. This course examines the relationship between type and image systems of communication.
Prerequisites: ART 210
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 262 - Art Hist I: Ancient Wrld/Mid Ages
This course is a broad introduction to painting, sculpture and architecture in both the Western and non-Western traditions from the prehistoric era up to the end of the Medieval period. As such, art works will be considered in their stylistic, cultural and historical contexts.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ART 263 - Art Hist II: Renaisance-Mod Wrl
This course is a broad introduction to painting, sculpture and architecture in both the Western and non-Western traditions from the early Renaissance to the present. As such, art works will be considered in their stylistic, cultural and historical contexts.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ART 265 - Art History of the Southwest
A comprehensive study of the art forms developed in the Southwest, starting with Mesoamerica and ending with contemporary Southwest artists. The course emphasizes the cultural impact upon design transitions as it traces contemporary designs to their roots. The course is the same as SW 265; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ART 292 - Independent Media/Research
In this course students have the opportunity to work independently on a self-directed studio or research-based project. Students may work with any full-time member of the art department, but must have that faculty member’s permission.
Prerequisites: ART 101 AND ART 109 AND ART 110
Credits: 1 to 6
Repeatable: This course may be repeated one time.
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ART 296 - Sophomore Seminar
Art majors must take Sophomore Seminar after the completion of 17 art credits. This course addresses career planning, safety with art materials, and portfolio presentation. In addition, this course assists students in developing an understanding of significant arts institutions and systems. A portfolio presentation and review is required.
Prerequisites: ART 101 AND ART 109 AND ART 110
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ART 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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ART 300 - Studio Art: Topics
This course will allow for an in-depth examination of a particular studio art medium or technique. Course content will vary. Specific topic to be announced by instructor.
Prerequisites: ART 101 AND ART 109 AND ART 110
Credits: 1-4
Repeatable: This course is repeatable up to a maximum of 12 credits, provided the topics are different.
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ART 305 - Experimental Drawing
A studio course designed to link the development of drawing skills to expressive and conceptual content via a variety of experimental approaches to drawing.
Prerequisites: ART 101 AND ART 109 AND ART 110
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 313 - Intermediate Sculpture
This course will continue the development and understanding of three-dimensional media and related concepts. The student will utilize an investigative process while developing finished studio projects.
Prerequisites: ART 296
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 315 - Gallery Management Internship
This course/internship is designed to introduce students who have a strong interest in and commitment to art and the fundamentals of gallery management. Students will gain an understanding of gallery management through course activities which include assigned readings, seminars and practical, hands-on experience. Students will study how social, political, historical and institutional dimensions shape exhibitions and reflect or challenge societal perceptions. In addition, students will learn about the complexities of directing and managing the daily operation of an ambitious exhibition schedule. Student experiences will be varied to include facets of gallery organization from public relations and publicity to installing an exhibition with emphasis on design and installation. Consent of instructor required.
Credits: 2-4
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ART 320 - Intermediate Graphic Design
This course features intermediate-level graphic design, communication, problem solving and conceptualizing activities. Students research contemporary design projects, work collaboratively, and finalize comprehensive designs that demonstrate proficiency in design principles and creative thinking.
Prerequisites: ART 220 AND ART 296
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 324 - Intermediate Painting
Students will continue to develop their technical knowledge and skills related to various painting media. The course will be concerned with technique, formal problems, and the discovery and selection of meaningful subject matter.
Prerequisites: ART 224 AND ART 296
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 331 - Printmaking Topics
A studio-based exploration of one or more of the traditional printmaking techniques: relief, intaglio, silkscreen, and lithography. Alternative printing processes may also be considered. Course content will vary; specific topic to be announced by instructor.
Prerequisites: ART 296
Credits: 3
Repeatable: May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits provided the topics are different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 335 - Crafts: Topics
This course explores a wide range of craft techniques, as well as contemporary craft theory and history. This course views craft through a multicultural lens, exploring the relationship between cultures, techniques and aesthetics. Course content will vary: specific topic to be announced by instructor.
Prerequisites: ART 296
Credits: 3
Repeatable: Repeatable once for an additional 3 credits provided the topics are different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 350 - Intermediate Ceramics
This course is a continued exploration of the materials and processes in ceramics. Students will refine the skills learned in Art 250 while acquiring additional knowledge and deepening conceptual exploration.
Prerequisites: ART 250 AND ART 296
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 360 - Graphic Design History
This course provides social, cultural and aesthetic perspectives on the history of visual communication. Major movements, styles and figures in the world of graphic design will be examined, revealing the impact that past developments in the discipline have on current trends in the design world and contemporary society.
Prerequisites: ART 101 AND ART 109 AND ART 110 AND ART 210
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)
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ART 363 - Modern Art History 1863-1945
This course is the first half of a two term survey of the history of modern art, covering the major artistic movements and artists in Europe and the United States from the late 19th century, about 1863, to the second World War, about 1945. While the emphasis will be on painting and sculpture, architecture and photography will also be considered.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ART 364 - Modern Art History 1945-Presnt
This course is the second half of a two-term survey of the history of modern art, covering the major artistic movements and artists in Europe and the United States from the second World War, about 1945, to the present. While the emphasis will be on painting and sculpture, architecture, photography and other new media will also be considered.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ART 365 - Mesoamerican Art History
Mesoamerican Art History is an overview of the prehistoric civilizations of Mesoamerica. It examines, in detail, culture, art and architecture of the area, including Maya, Olmec, Mixtec, Zapotec, Haustec, Colima and Aztec.
Prerequisites: (CO1 course AND Lib 150) OR CO2 course
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the same as NAIS 360 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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ART 366 - Women, Art and Visual Culture
This course provides an overview of contemporary art theory, representations of women and the feminist critique of art. Students will read, research and write about art and discuss the idea of “visual culture.” This course is the same as WS 366; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ART 367 - AmerArt Hist: Col Era to 1930s
This course surveys the major issues and developments in American painting, graphic arts, photography and sculpture from the early Colonial period to the 1930s. The aim is to provide a functional knowledge of schools, styles and individuals within their historical and cultural contexts as well as introduce important critical issues surrounding the subject of American art in general.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ART 368 - Native North American Art History
Using a regional approach, this course examines art by Native Americans from Alaska, the Northwest Coast of North America, Plains, Woodlands, California, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the United States. The influence of tourism, photography, and museums on art, as well as Native American influence on these forces is also examined. Art surveyed ranges from the archaic to the contemporary. This course is the same as NAIS 368; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ART 370 - Art History: Topics
This course offers in-depth exploration of topics in the history of art. Course content will vary. Specific topic to be announced by instructor.
Prerequisites: ART 262 OR ART 263
Credits: 1-4
Repeatable: Students may repeat course up to a maximum of 12 credits, provided the topics are different.
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ART 371 - Contemporary Art World
This course combines reading, lecture, discussion, and student research to help students develop an understanding of the important institutions and networks that make up the contemporary art world. Topics such as museums, collections, sales galleries, auction houses, public art, and art crime are included.
Prerequisites: ART 262 AND ART 263 AND ART 296
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ART 373 - Art Media/Methods for Teachers
Contemporary concepts, practices, materials and methods used in the K-12 school art program.
Prerequisites: ART 296
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-4)
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ART 385 - Contemp. Art: Process, Theo, Crit
This course will engage students in the contemporary dialogue about art. Reading, class discussion and writing will focus on contemporary art process, theory and criticism. Students must have junior standing.
Prerequisites: ART 262 AND ART 263 AND ART 296
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ART 403 - Advanced Drawing
An advanced-level drawing class that builds upon skills acquired in previous drawing classes. A conceptually-based approach to drawing will be emphasized and a wide variety of media and materials will be considered.
Prerequisites: (ART 201 OR ART 305 ) AND ART 296
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 413 - Advanced Sculpture
This course provides an advanced exploration of three-dimensional media and related concepts. The student will utilize an investigative process while developing finished studio projects.
Prerequisites: ART 313
Credits: 3
Repeatable: This course may be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 424 - Advanced Painting
Advanced study and directed research in various painting media. Students will concentrate on formal problems while working with their choice of subject matter.
Prerequisites: ART 324
Credits: 3
Repeatable: Repeatable once for an additional three credits.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 450 - Advanced Ceramics
This course is a continued exploration of the materials and processes in ceramics. Students will refine the skills learned in Art 350 while acquiring additional knowledge and deepening conceptual exploration.
Prerequisites: ART 350
Credits: 3
Repeatable: May be repeated for an additional 3 credits.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 492 - Independent Media/Research
In this course students have the opportunity to work independently on a self-directed studio or research-based project. Students may work with any full-time member of the art department, but must have that faculty member’s permission.
Prerequisites: ART 296
Credits: 1 to 6
Repeatable: This course may be repeated one time.
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ART 496 - Senior Seminar
This course provides the graduating art student with a culminating experience, manifest as a group exhibition of mature work. Additionally, students are required to produce a portfolio that includes artwork documentation. Supplementary exercises and activities are designed to aid in the transition from academic setting to “real life” artistic endeavors. Senior standing required.
Prerequisites: ART 296
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ART 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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AT 205 - ARC Emergency Response
This class will train those individuals who have a duty to respond in emergency situations (first responders) with the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. The course will prepare students to make appropriate decisions about the care to provide in an emergency.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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AT 220 - Clinical in AT I
This course is designed to introduce the student with clinical opportunities in the field of athletic training. This course includes a 75 hour minimum clinical rotation component to allow for the athletic training student to become proficient in the clinical skills. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-2)
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AT 223 - Techniques in Conditioning
This course introduces the student to methods and techniques in the area of physical conditioning. This course will emphasize three major areas: power development, speed enhancement, and aerobic/anaerobic conditioning. Emphasis will be placed on the student to instruct in these areas.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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AT 224 - Basic Prin Athletic Training
An introduction to the field of athletic training. Professional opportunities in this field are discussed. Students will develop a basic understanding of athletic injuries as they relate to prevention, nature and causes.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AT 230 - Clinical Instruction in AT
This course is designed to provide the student with clinical opportunities to review and evaluate the clinical proficiencies associated with the prerequisites of this course as required by the NATA. This course includes a 150 hour minimum clinical rotation component to allow for the athletic training student to become proficient in the clinical skills. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites: AT 220
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-2)
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AT 240 - Clinical in AT II
This course is designed to provide the student with clinical opportunities to review and evaluate the clinical proficiencies associated with the prerequisites and corequisites of this course as required by the NATA. This course includes a 150 hour minimum clinical rotation component to allow for the athletic training student to become proficient in the clinical skills. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites: AT 220
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-2)
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AT 260 - Clinical in AT III
This course is designed to provide the student with clinical opportunities to review and evaluate the clinical proficiencies associated with the prerequisites and corequisites of this course as required by the NATA. This course includes a 150 hour minimum clinical rotation component to allow for the athletic training student to become proficient in the clinical skills. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites: AT 240 AND AT 283
Credits: 1
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AT 283 - Evaluation of Injuries I
This course will provide the student with the evaluative techniques and skills necessary in the recognition of athletic injuries and an understanding of the mechanism of various athletic injuries involving the lower extremities, lumbar and thoracic spine.
Prerequisites: AT 224 AND BIO 233
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AT 320 - Clinical in AT IV
This course is designed to provide the student with clinical opportunities to review and evaluate the clinical proficiencies associated with the prerequisites and corequisites of this course as required by the NATA. This course includes a 150 hour minimum clinical rotation component to allow for the athletic training student to become proficient in the clinical skills. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites: AT 260 AND AT 285
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-2)
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AT 340 - Clinical in AT V
This course is designed to provide the student with clinical opportunities to review and evaluate the clinical proficiencies associated with the prerequisites and corequisites of this course as required by the NATA. This course includes a 150 hour minimum clinical rotation component to allow for the athletic training student to become proficient in the clinical skills. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites: AT 320
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-2)
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AT 385 - Therapeutic Modalities
The theoretical basis of therapeutic modalities will be explored as well as the clinical application of those modalities in the treatment of athletic injuries.
Prerequisites: AT 224 AND AT 283
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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AT 387 - Therapeutic Exercise
Students will examine the theory and physiological basis of rehabilitating athletic injuries. Practical experience in a clinical-type setting will be used to help students develop skills of exercise testing, manual testing, PNF, goniometry and program planning.
Prerequisites: AT 223 AND AT 285 AND AT 385 AND ES 360
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AT 420 - Clinical in AT VI
This course is designed to provide the student with clinical opportunities to review and evaluate the clinical proficiencies associated with the prerequisites and corequisites of this course as required by the NATA. This course includes a 150 hour minimum clinical rotation component to allow for the athletic training student to become proficient in the clinical skills. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites: AT 385 AND AT 387 AND ES 353 AND ES 360 AND ES 375
Credits: 1
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AT 424 - Advanced Athletic Training
This course deals with the knowledge, skills, and values an athletic trainer must possess in pharmacological applications and general medical conditions, and other advanced athletic training principles.
Prerequisites: AT 285 AND AT 385 AND AT 387
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AT 440 - Clinical in AT VII
This course is designed to provide the student with clinical opportunities to review and evaluate the clinical proficiencies associated with the prerequisites and corequisites of this course as required by the NATA. This course includes a 150 hour minimum clinical rotation component to allow for the athletic training student to become proficient in the clinical skills. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites: AT 420 AND AT 424
Credits: 1
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BA 103 - The U.S. Business System
This course introduces students to US enterprise and commerce. It focuses on the influence of society, politics, economics and technology in shaping the business system. The course initiates a process of critical thinking; students not only comprehend specific knowledge of business terms and concepts, but apply it to typical business problems and cases. Students also practice communicating clearly in writing.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SS1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BA 205 - New Business Venturing
This course introduces students to starting and operating a business. At the macro level, students are exposed to how business interacts with government, financial institutions and society. At the micro level, students are exposed to customer psychology, basic economics, data analysis and interpretation. Individual research and writing a business plan are required. Other topics covered include franchising, home-based businesses and e-commerce.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BA 260 - Legal Environment of Business
An examination of the primary lawmaking and adjudicatory processes with a substantial emphasis upon the role that economic, social, political and ethical forces play upon the shaping of domestic and international legal rules. Sophomore standing required.
Prerequisites: COMPLETION of CO-1
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BA 271 - Principles of Int’l Business
An introductory course addressing physical and human characteristics and interactions that shape the nature of international business relationships and movement of resources across geographical and cultural boundaries. Trade patterns are examined in light of the world’s present cultural patterns, which are a reflection of the major human accomplishments of the past.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SS1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BA 301 - Managmnt & Organizatnl Behavor
A study of the principles, practices and processes of administration: the organization of a system, the behavior of people in the organization and the development of organizational effectiveness. Both domestic and international aspects of management theory and practice will be considered. Junior standing required.
Prerequisites: (BA 103 OR ACC 225 ) AND (ECON 262 OR ECON 272 ) AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 302 - Human Resource Management
Human resource system makeup within an organization. Topics include, but are not limited to, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, wage and salary administration, discipline, labor relations, union management relations and the role of government in human resource administration.
Prerequisites: BA 301 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 308 - Office Management
The principles of office management and office management technology. The responsibilities of managing office services, layout and space utilization, office furniture and equipment, machines and appliances, personnel issues, controlling costs and office methods and procedures are included. Individual research required.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BA 313 - Ethical Issues in Business
This course will examine ethical issues which arise and are unique to managerial decision making in business settings. The course will proceed developmentally with ethical systems commonly used in business, personal ethics and, finally, ethics in business through case studies.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BA 315 - International Business Law
An introduction to public international law with emphasis on international commerce and an examination of national laws and practices that states apply to international commercial transactions.
Prerequisites: BA 260 AND CO2 course
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BA 330 - Tourism & Hospitality Mgt
An introductory course covering the scope, organization, and environment of the domestic and international tourism and hospitality industry. Topics to be covered include industry components, supply and demand, motivation and sociology, economics, public policy and environmental issues, and current leadership and management challenges facing the industry.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 353 - Operations Management
Concepts and methods for economical planning and control of activities required for transforming a set of inputs into specified goods or services. Emphasis is given to forecasting, decision analysis, cost analysis, design of production systems, production/ marketing relationships, operations planning and control and the importance of global competitiveness. Junior standing required.
Prerequisites: (ACC 226 OR CSIS 110 OR CSIS 106 ) AND CO2 course AND (BA 253 OR MATH 201 )
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 368 - Topics in Management
An examination of selected topics in the area of management.
Credits: 1 to 4
Repeatable: Repeatable up to a maximum of 12 credits, provided the topics are different.
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BA 370 - Topics in International Bus
An examination of selected topics and issues pertaining to the international marketplace.
Credits: 1 to 6
Repeatable: Repeatable up to a maximum of 12 credits provided the topics are different.
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BA 372 - Global Business Seminar
Addresses the unique issues, challenges and opportunities in the global business community. The strengths and weaknesses of current developments and trends of business globalization are examined in a context of social, cultural, political, economic and environmental concern.
Prerequisites: CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 380 - Financial Management
An introductory course focusing on financial analysis and decision-making, including time value of money, valuation of stocks, bonds and other securities, investment risk management, capital budgeting, cost of capital and long- and short-term financing for firms competing in a global business environment.
Prerequisites: ACC 225
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 382 - Financial Inst & Investmt Advising
Analysis of various investment theories within securities’ markets emphasizing valuation techniques and portfolio management. Within the confines of Securities & Exchange Commission and appropriate regulatory guidelines, students are prepared for investment advisor registration and licensing, to include the Series 65 exam. Additionally, students receive experience developing and implementing wealth management plans.
Prerequisites: BA 380
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 384 - Topics in Finance
An examination of selected topics in the area of finance.
Credits: 1 to 4
Repeatable: Repeatable fup to a maximum of 12 credits, provided the topics are different.
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BA 386 - Insurance
A study of the types of coverage, buying strategies and various types of insurance companies. Emphasis is placed on insurance contracts, risk management programs, fire, marine, casualty, business property and liability, life and other types of insurance.
Prerequisites: BA 380
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 387 - Real Estate
An introductory course providing a foundation for those interested in real estate as a professional career, an investment mechanism or simply as home ownership. Topics covered include legal considerations for listing, sale and transfer of real property rights, the regulation, practices and legal ethics of real estate agents and the appraisal, investment analysis and financial techniques of real property.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 389 - International Finance
This course is concerned with the financial management of a multinational corporation. Special consideration is given to foreign exchange risk management, investment analysis, capital budgeting, capital structure and working capital management.
Prerequisites: BA 380
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 392 - Research Topics
Students will conduct an organizational study or do research intended for publication. Research projects will be supervised by a SOBA professor. Projects will extend a student’s knowledge in a specific business discipline. Students must meet SOBA requirements and obtain permission from the SOBA Dean’s office.
Credits: 1 to 4
Repeatable: Course is repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits, provided the research topics are different.
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BA 407 - Management Consulting
The study of the concepts and models of management consulting and their application in business organizations. Emphasis is on practical application and the use of relevant tools and techniques. Students are required to engage in consulting services.
Prerequisites: BA 301 AND BA 380 AND MK 350 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 437 - Internship in Business
Directed experience working in a business organization performing professional duties and responsibilities. Specific requirements will include, as a minimum, the keeping of a detailed journal and the completion of a term paper. A minimum of 150 hours of directed experience will be required; however, normally students complete 200-300 hours. The student’s performance will be evaluated by his/her supervisor in the business organization as well as the assigned college faculty member. Students wishing to use the course to meet specific departmental requirements must receive permission from the SOBA Dean’s Office. 80 hours completed, 3.0 GPA and Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3
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BA 481 - Cases in Financial Management
This course will apply the tools of financial management to a variety of business problems and cases. Areas of analysis will not be confined to finance, but will include decision making in marketing, management, etc., realizing the interdisciplinary reality of business.
Prerequisites: BA 380 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 485 - Investments & Portfolio Mgmnt
Analysis of various investment theories is accompanied by a study of the securities markets. Areas of emphasis will include analysis and valuation of stocks and derivative securities, implications of diversification for return and risk of a portfolio, and strategies for the management of portfolio risk.
Prerequisites: BA 380
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BA 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean. Students must meet SOBA requirements and obtain permission from the SOBA Dean’s office.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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BIO 105 - Issues in Genetic Engineering
During this course, students will study what genetic engineering is, how this relatively new biotechnology works and key examples of genetic engineering in both agriculture and medicine. The foci of this course are 1) the societal, ethical, political and economic issues that arise due to the use of genetic engineering technology and 2) the basic science of genes, gene expression and recombinant DNA technology that makes genetic engineering possible. Students will analyze and discuss genetic engineering issues with an eye toward making informed personal decisions about the use of this technology. During the laboratory element of this course, students will engage in genetic analysis, genetic engineering of cells and a self-designed project related to genetic engineering.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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BIO 110 - Modern Biological Issues
An introductory biology course providing the non-science major with a comprehensive view of modern biology, especially how it affects man. Concepts of scientific method will be covered in this course to give the non-major a feeling for processes that are carried out in biological research. Credit not applicable to the Biology major.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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BIO 112 - Intro to Organismic & Evol Bio
This course covers the nature of biological inquiry, basic ecology, cellular reproduction, Mendelian genetics and basic evolution theory. Using these basic topics, the course will also incorporate reading and interpreting the biological literature, hypothesis testing, data analysis and current social and ethical issues surrounding biology. Required for all biology majors and should be seriously considered by those contemplating majoring in any science.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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BIO 125 - Conservation Biology
An introduction to issues related to species and ecosystem preservation with particular reference to mechanisms of change and human impacts on the environment. This course will focus on biodiversity, habitat loss, species extinction, exotic species and their impacts, and opportunities for human intervention in alleviating trends in species loss and ecosystem degradation.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BIO 132 - Human Sexuality
Biological aspects of human reproduction supplemented by discussion of medical, societal, psychological and ethical issues. Credit not applicable to the Biology major.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BIO 141 - People and the Planet
This course examines population growth, the availability of food and water and human-influenced environmental change, particularly global warming and ozone depletion, from various cultural perspectives. The current scientific understanding and policy responses to these issues are discussed. The concept of “sustainability” is introduced and examples of its application are presented.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BIO 202 - Plant and Human Affairs
This course reviews the way humans have used plants for food, fiber, drugs, building products, etc., as well as how plants in turn have affected the human race. This course is designed for non-science majors. Credit not applicable to the Biology major.
Prerequisites: CO1 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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BIO 206 - General Botany
This course has two parts. Part one addresses the structure, development and physiology of vascular plants. Part two presents a survey of the structure, reproduction, evolution and relation to humans of the fungi, algae, bryophytes, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Prerequisites: BIO 113
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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BIO 207 - General Zoology
A survey of the field of zoology and its major subdivisions. It includes an overview of the evolutionary relationships of animal groups from protozoa through vertebrates.
Prerequisites: BIO 113
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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BIO 208 - Introduction to Microbiology
This course is an introductory course designed to meet the needs of many allied health-directed students. Basic understanding of bacteria, their growth habits, and how they contribute to human and other diseases will be covered. Lab will cover sterile technique and basic identification. This course cannot be used for the biology major.
Prerequisites: BIO 113 AND CHEM 150
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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BIO 230 - Current Topics in Medicine
Students interested in health professions will be provided with background information in specific medical therapies. Members of the local medical community will present current information on these selected topics.
Prerequisites: BIO 113
Credits: 2
Repeatable: Biology majors may take this course once at the 230 level and once at the 330 level and apply all 4 credits for a major elective requirement. Biology minors may use only 2 credits of 230 or 330 toward minor requirements.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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BIO 233 - Human Anatomy
An introduction to the structure of the human body at the cell, tissue, organ and system levels.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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BIO 234 - Human Physiology
This course will examine the physiological function of selected organ systems in the human body. Using the basic sciences of biology, chemistry, and anatomy, the structure and function of the human nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems will be examined. The course will also explore the technologies used to study and describe the function of these body systems.
Prerequisites: BIO 233
Credits: 4
Suffix: SC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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BIO 250 - Ecology of the Southwest
This course provides an understanding of the scientific method by investigating the ecology of the Southwest. Through field trips and research projects, students learn to recognize major plant and animal species and ecological factors that limit species distribution and abundance. Lectures and readings provide insights into major ecological processes, e.g., population growth, food webs and natural disturbances.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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BIO 270 - Foundations of Molecular Bio
This course is a foundational course for students interested in molecular and cellular biology. Students will examine the key paradigms of molecular cell biology such as mechanisms of gene expression, regulation of gene expression and the relationship between molecule structure and function. The laboratory will introduce students to the molecular approaches and techniques used to study gene expression. Methods used in lab will include recombinant DNA technology, transformation techniques, nucleic acid isolation and analysis and protein analysis.
Prerequisites: BIO 113 AND (BIO 206 OR BIO 207 )
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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