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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: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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ART 300 - Studio Art Topics
This course will allow for an in-depth examination of a particular studio art medium, technique, or concept. Topics vary each time the course is taught. Some possible topics include color, collage, and installation art. Specific topic to be announced in advance.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Program Restriction: Must be a declared major or minor in the Art & Design Department.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 304 - Communication Design Topics
This course offers an in-depth examination of a particular communication design topic or issue. Some possible topics may include illustration, social, political, environmental or legal issues within the communication design industry. Specific topic to be announced in advance.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Program Restriction: Must be a declared major or minor in the Art & Design Department.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ART 315 - Gallery Management
Students will gain an understanding of gallery management through course activities that include assigned readings, discussion and practical, hands-on experience. In addition, students will learn about the complexities of directing and managing the daily operation of an ambitious exhibition schedule. Experiences will be varied to include facets of gallery organization from public relations and publicity to installing an exhibition.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Program Restriction: Must be a declared major or minor in the Art & Design Department.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 316 - Gallery Topics
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of a specific topic related to gallery or museum work, with particular emphasis on contemporary art and design. Possible topics include assisting a visiting artist create and install a show, or travel-based learning.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Program Restriction: Must be a declared major or minor in the Art & Design Department.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ART 318 - Sculpture
This course introduces the tools, materials, terminology and ideas of sculpture. Three-dimensional design principles will be employed in the execution of studio projects.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 328 - Painting
This course is designed to teach students the skills, techniques, and materials of painting media. Students will learn to be inventive through observation and experimentation. Additional instruction in color, materials, and technical processes including expanded demonstrations will be covered, as well as mini-lectures on historical and contemporary painting.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 330 - Advertising Design
This course focuses on the critical communication, problem solving, and conceptualizing activities of graphic design. Advertising and package design are emphasized. Students use research and brainstorming techniques to develop creative solutions that address complex advertising campaigns and package design challenges.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 230 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 240 (minimum grade of C-)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ART 332 - Drawing Topics
This studio course builds on skills acquired in previous drawing classes. It takes a thematic or conceptual approach to drawing in order to help students develop a focused drawing portfolio and position their work within contemporary drawing. Course content will vary; specific topics such as landscape or mixed-media are intended to spur rather than constrain student exploration.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 335 - Craft Topics
This course explores a particular craft discipline and topic. Course content varies with some possible topics including textile art, furniture, and book art. Contemporary craft theory along with the social/cultural aspects of craft are addressed. Topics vary each term with the specific topic to be announced by instructor.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits providied the topics are different.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 337 - Printmaking
Students learn the fundamentals of intaglio and relief printmaking processes – etching, drypoint, aquatint, woodcut, color reduction relief, and integrated techniques. Historical as well as contemporary printmaking issues are discussed. Instruction in safety and proper use of a shared workshop are covered.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 339 - Branding Systems
This course focuses on the creation and application of integrated brand communication systems. Students will develop comprehensive brand identities, typographic elements and layout designs for print and online media.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 230 (minimum grade of C-) AND (ART 240 (minimum grade of C-) OR ART 340 (minimum grade of C-))
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ART 340 - Advanced Typography
Typography, one of the most important elements of graphic and digital design, bridges the gap between visual form and written word. Students will gain an understanding of the communicative power of typography, its usages and production.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 230 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 240 (minimum grade of C-)
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ART 351 - Ceramics
This course will introduce and develop the technical skills and knowledge of ceramic materials and processes including hand building, wheel throwing, surfacing, and firing.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 360 - History of Visual Communication
This course examines the chronological and conceptual history of visual communication. Students investigate relationships between design, political and cultural conditions, and technological developments. Outcomes include an understanding of the history of visual communication in contemporary life and awareness about the future of the field.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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ART 366 - Gender and Representation
This course invites students to think critically about the roles images play in constructing or deconstructing our concepts of gender. Drawing from contemporary cultural and gender theory, it surveys a diverse range of visuals from mass media to high art. Students build a historically and culturally nuanced understanding of gender as a central issue in visual representation.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Cross Listed: ART 366 is the same course as GSS 366 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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ART 370 - Art History Topics
This course offers in-depth exploration of a particular topic in the history of art. Course content will vary. Specific topic to be announced by instructor.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ART 262 (minimum grade of C-) OR ART 263 (minimum grade of C-)
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ART 380 - Interactive Design I
This course introduces students to the strategy, architecture, design and development contexts of end-user needs. Students learn User Interface design and explore the elements of developing for the web in HTML and CSS. Information organization, visual design, human interface/usability, content management systems and accessibility issues are addressed.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
Program Restriction: Must be a declared major or minor in the Art & Design Department or declared major in Computer Information Systems or declared certificate in Digital Marketing.
Notes:
If pursuing a Digital Marketing Certificate you may need to seek an electronic override prior to registration from Skyhawk Station, advising, or the instructor.
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ART 387 - Contemporary Art Issues
This course engages students in a dialogue about contemporary art through reading, discussion, and research projects. Looking globally, it explores theories, issues, and processes that have informed the work of contemporary artists and broader practices in the art world.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ART 263 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 389 - European Art and Culture Topics
Discover some of the most famed riches in Europe and European Art and Culture. Through studies of books, films, visits to museums and other important sites, students gain a true understanding of these important, influential places while experiencing and observing the history, politics, religion and socio-economics of Europe and European Art and Culture.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits provided the topics are different.
Notes:
This course is part of a Faculty Led Study Abroad Program. Additional fees are required for the course.
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ART 424 - Advanced Painting
Advanced study and directed research on a variety of subject matter and painting media. Students will concentrate on conceptual, technical, and formal issues. This course builds on skills acquired in previous painting coursework.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 328 (minimum grade of C-)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 437 - Advanced Printmaking
A studio-based exploration of one or more printmaking techniques: relief, intaglio, silkscreen, lithography, monotype, and hybrid printmaking. Alternative printing processes including the computer as a printmaking tool will be considered. Course content will vary; specific topic to be announced by instructor.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 337 (minimum of grade C-)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 450 - Advanced Ceramics
This course is an advanced exploration of materials and processes specific to ceramics. Students will refine the skills learned in previous Ceramics coursework while acquiring additional knowledge and deepening conceptual exploration.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 351 (minimum grade of C-)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 480 - Design Internship
In this supervised internship, students gain real world work experience in a professional setting, dealing first hand with design, clients, budgets, and deadlines. A reflective journal and documentation of the process are required.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Program Restriction: Must be a declared major or minor in the Art & Design Department.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ART 481 - Art Internship
In this supervised internship, students gain real world work experience in a professional setting, dealing first hand with the business aspects of the creative economy. A reflective journal and documentation of the process are required.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Program Restriction: Must be a declared major or minor in the Art & Design Department.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ART 482 - Interactive Design II
In this advanced web site design course, students dive deeper into User Interface design, User Experience, web development and prototyping mobile applications. Building upon the concepts learned in ART 380 , design for multiple platforms and advanced web typography is covered.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 380 (minimum grade of C-)
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ART 483 - Interdisciplinary Workshop
In this interdisciplinary studio workshop, students of communication design, art history, and studio sub-disciplines undertake individually designed projects. The process of production involves ongoing research, a written proposal, exploration of options, execution, public presentation, and peer evaluation.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
Notes:
Students may not be enrolled in this course concurrently with ART 497 .
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ART 495 - Portfolio/Campaign Design
Directed research and critical analysis in campaign design are the focus of this capstone communication design course. Students apply design principles, type and design skills, and computer applications to further develop their own creative processes. Students build a professional portfolio directed at a target audience and discuss professional practices relevant to the field.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 360 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 380 (minimum grade of C-)
Minimum Class Standing: Senior
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 497 - Studio Seminar I
This course, the first in a two-part capstone sequence, prepares Studio Art majors for their culminating capstone experience. Under the supervision of departmental faculty, students propose and develop a cohesive body of work that draws upon previous studio experience. Writing and critique are used to guide development.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 101 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 112 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 210 (minimum grade of C-) AND ART 212 (minimum grade of C-)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ART 498 - Studio Seminar II
This course, second in the two-part capstone sequence, takes a hands-on approach to professional practices. Students will document and critically review their work, create an online portfolio presence, and write a thesis statement. In addition, students are responsible for all aspects of installing, publicizing, and hosting a culminating exhibition.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Prerequisites: ART 497
Minimum Class Standing: Senior
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
Repeatable: Yes
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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BA 110 - Introduction to Business Decision Making
An introduction to the professional expectations, responsibilities and global opportunities in business. The course will introduce the disciplines (Economics, Accounting and Finance, Management, Marketing, Data Analysis, and Ethics) which are involved in business decision making as well as the techniques used in such decision making.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BA 131 - Introduction to Resort Management
An introductory course covering the scope, organization, and environment of resort operations. The course focuses on an analysis of the physical, financial and human variables involved in the operation of a destination resort.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BA 223 - Introduction to Data Analysis
A study of information processing, the systems concept, the analysis and design of information systems and database technology as they apply to business decision making.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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BA 224 - Business Calculus
This course on standard one-variable calculus and its applications for business students, as well as selected other business applications. This course is the basic study of continuity, differentiation, optimization, and integration of elementary functions, with an emphasis on applications in business, economics, statistics, finance, and social sciences.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: MATH 113 AND MATH 121 or Computed CALC Placement Score 221
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BA 254 - Business Statistics: Applications
An application course in the use of statistical techniques for business decision-making. Topics covered include applications in graphing, descriptive statistics, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and regression.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: (MATH 132 or MATH 121 or MATH 221 or MATH 113 or (MATH 101 and MATH 112 ) or Placement in CALC 221) and (BA 223 or concurrent enrollment in BA 223)
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Notes:
BA 223 may be taken concurrently with BA 254.
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BA 260 - Business Law and Ethics
This course introduces students to the US legal system with a substantial emphasis upon the role that economic, social, political and ethical forces play upon the shaping of legal rules. The concepts of business ethics and corporate social responsibility are introduced including their importance in modern business activities.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
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BA 300 - Management Principles
This course provides an introduction to the concepts, principles, and practices necessary for effectively managing an organization in a dynamic environment. The course provides an overview of the planning, organizing, decision-making, directing, and controlling functions of management. Management principles and practices involving leadership, motivation, and team building are also introduced.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: BA 300
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 303 - Principles of International Business
An introductory course addressing 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 concerns.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 304 - Entrepreneurial Finance
All new product and service ventures require financing. This course introduces financial thinking, tools, and techniques adapted to the realm of entrepreneurship. Covered are topics providing the entrepreneur with the financial tools to start, build, and harvest a successful business venture.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 314 - Ethics and Social Responsibility
This course will examine ethical and social responsibility 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)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 315 - International Business Law
An introduction to the law of international business, focusing on international sales, the documentary transfer, transportation of goods, letters of credit, and the principles of international trade law, including the World Trade Organization and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the North American Free Trade Agreement and the European Union. This course includes a significant writing component.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: BA 260
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 319 - Organizational Behavior
This course examines and analyzes the organization and the organizational environment as a social system. Students will apply integrative concepts and perspectives from psychology, sociology, economics and political studies to specific organizations and to participants to diagnose situations in case studies or analytic observations and recommend management techniques to improve individual and organizational performance.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: BA 300 or concurrent enrollment in BA 300
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
Notes:
BA 300 may be taken concurrently with BA 319.
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BA 320 - Leadership Theory and Practice
This course examines a wide range of leadership theories and practices in today’s organizational settings. The course addresses the strengths and criticisms, and practical aspects of various leadership approaches.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 330 - Tourism/Hospitality Management
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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 332 - Event Management
An experiential course where students learn and apply principles of event development, operational planning, event implementation and evaluation strategies. Students will work in teams to execute an event with special attention to management concepts including funding, marketing, risk management, and quality control.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 334 - Sustainable Tourism
This course provides a theoretical and practical understanding of sustainable tourism in developed and developing countries. The sustainable tourism movement is explored holistically in its application to the economic, environmental, and socio-cultural impacts of tourism. Case studies and projects with real world application consider how more appropriate forms of tourism can minimize negative impacts of tourism for future generations.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 335 - Ski Resort Operations
Ski Resort Operations covers the on-mountain operations of a ski resort. This course will focus on the various departments and how each contributes to the ski area experience as a whole. These include ski school, rental and retail operations, food service, lodging and guest services. Topics include service quality, productivity, forecasting, inventory and supply chain management, and regulation compliance challenges that influence the performance of ski resorts.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: BA 131
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BA 336 - Ski Resort Management
Ski Resort Management covers the management or activities that drive the mission of a ski resort. Topics include leadership, communication, culture, teams, decision-making, motivation, sustainability, strategic planning, and branding in the context of managing ski resorts. This course will focus on the management concepts and challenges that affect ski resort management in various departments including marketing, reservations, finance and human resources.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: BA 131
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BA 352 - Project Management
Scope. Schedule. Budget. This course will cover all aspects of project management: planning, executing and controlling large, complex, expensive projects. Specifically, students will learn the mathematical theory of project management, including PERT/CPM, students will study the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and students will learn how to use project management specific software.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: BA 254 or MATH 319 (minimum grade of C-)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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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, operations planning and control and the importance of quality improvement.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ACC 226 and BA 254
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 354 - Data Mining
Data Mining is the process of extracting and analyzing data to facilitate decision making. In this course you will use advanced analytical techniques and tools to analyze both structured and unstructured data.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: BA 223 and BA 254
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 355 - Business Analytics
Business Analytics is the scientific process of transforming data into insight for better decision making. Students in this course will learn descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytical techniques and apply them to case studies and large data sets.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: BA 223 and BA 254
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 361 - Investments and Wealth Management
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of securities investing and portfolio wealth management using long-term trading strategies. The course objecive is to develop skills sufficient to successfully manage a personal retirement portfolio. Learners will actively employ these strategies to manage a investment portfolio throughout the course using real-time security prices.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 362 - Cross-Cultural Management
This cross-cultural management course allows students to gain perspectives and real world applications in global business using knowledge from multiple disciplines and diverse cultural topics. Students examine the opportunities and challenges in different regions in an ever-changing global business world.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 366 - Topics in Tourism/Hospitality
An examination of selected topics in the area of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Possible topics may include Culinary Tourism, Heritage Tourism, Hotel Management, Restaurant Management and Parks and Protected Area Management.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits provided the topics are different.
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BA 368 - Topics in Management
An examination of selected topics in the area of management. Possible topics may include Emerging Approaches to Data Analysis, Logistics Management, Negotiations and Analytical Decision Making.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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BA 374 - Strategic Business Communications
This course examines the conceptual frameworks and specific tools for communicating in complex environments and accomplishing strategic academic and professional business goals. This core course addresses the written, oral, visual and interpersonal communication skills necessary for the professional environment.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 380 - Principles of Finance
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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 385 - Risky Business Decisions
Firms incorporate uncertainty into thier decisions using Monte Carlo Simulation in order to anticipate a wide range of possible outcomes of thier decisions. Learners will become familiar with methods to recognize, model and evaluate sources of undertainty affecting decisions using Palisade Decision Tools software, a tool used by many Fortune 500 companies.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 387 - Real Estate Investment
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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 406 - Spreadsheet Modeling
This course will help lead you through the skills necessary to design and develop models to solve complex business problems. The focus of the class is on the development of spreadsheet-based analyses to solve business problems for improved decision making. Intermediate proficiency in Excel is assumed.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: BA 223
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
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BA 430 - Critical Issues in Tourism and Hospitality Management
An advanced course in Tourism and Hospitality Management that combines lectures with field experiences and requires students to apply topics to real world scenarios. Critical issues will be reviewed through topics such as resource management, seasonality, appropriate use of technology, destination marketing, and leadership.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2.5)
Prerequisites: BA 330
Minimum Class Standing: Senior
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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 the keeping of a detailed journal and completion of a term paper. The student’s performance will be evaluated by his/her supervisor in the business organization and the assigned college faculty member.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
Notes:
Requirements:
Students must have earned 80 credit hours, be in good academic standing, and are required to complete a minimum of 150 contact hours for each internship experience.
A major GPA of not less than 3.0 and a FLC cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5. If GPA requirements are not met, special permission must be granted by the Dean’s office.
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BA 449 - Quantitative Financial Analysis
This course provides an in depth examination of financial techniques and models used for decision analysis in business. Financial, investment, portfolio, risk and real option analysis models are explored with the objective of enhancing business decision making evaluation
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Senior
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BA 450 - Applied Financial Analysis
This course examines applications of financial management techniques to the firm. Cases and relevant study modules are used to develop application skills of students in the areas of investment analysis, financial management, risk management and real options.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: BA 361 and BA 380 and BA 385
Minimum Class Standing: Senior
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BA 480 - Modern World: Business Ethics
A business-centered liberal arts outcome-focused course addressing ethical business decision making utilizing knowledge, critical thinking tools and skills, effective business communication, and teamwork. The course will focus on a current business issue or event using it as a platform for student analysis.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Minimum Class Standing: Senior
Program Restriction: Must be a declared major or minor in Business Administration or Entrepreneurship and Small Business.
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BA 495 - Strategic Management Capstone
This course focuses on the coordination and integration of functional business areas into the competitive approach a company takes to achieve superior market performance. Content includes analyzing the effects of industry and competitive environments on the firm, determining the strategic basis upon which the firm should compete, and formulating and implementing action plans to enhance performance.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ACC 225 and ACC 226 and BA 260 and BA 300 and MK 250
Minimum Class Standing: Senior
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BA 499 - Independent Study
Students will conduct an independent study in the area of business. Independent studies will be supervised by a School of Business Administration professor. Projects will extend a student’s knowledge in a specific business discipline. Students must meet the School of Business Administration requirements and obtain permission from the School of Business Administration Dean’s office.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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BIO 106 - Evolution and the Diversity of Life
This course will review key concepts in evolutionary theory and will survey the diversity of life by discussing key innovations of plants, animals, and fungi within the context of their evolutionary history.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 140 - Introduction to Human Disease
This is an introduction to the biological basis of human disease. Consideration of the causes and mechanics of human illness and death (etiology, pathology, sociology) in each of the major systems of the human body.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SC2
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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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)
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 260 - Genetics
A survey of basic genetic processes. Topics include transmission, population and evolutionary genetics as well as basic molecular processes such as DNA replication, transcription and translation.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: (BIO 106 (minimum grade of C-) OR CHEM 250 (minimum grade of C-) OR concurrent enrollment in CHEM 250 ) AND BIO 113 (minimum grade of C-) AND CHEM 151 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
CHEM 250 may be taken concurrently with BIO 260.
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BIO 270 - Foundations and Techniques in Molecular Biology
Students examine key paradigms of molecular and cellular biology including the mechanisms and regulation of gene expression, and the relationship between molecular structure and function. Laboratory exercises introduce students to molecular biology techniques used to study gene expression. Students learn a variety of methods in the lab, including recombinant DNA technology, transformation techniques, nucleic acid isolation and analysis, and protein analysis.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: BIO 106 (minimum grade C-) AND BIO 113 (minimum grade C-) AND CHEM 151 (minimum grade C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 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: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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BIO 302 - Plant Systematics and Diversity
A study of the identification, classification and relationships of the vascular plants with emphasis on temperate flowering plant families. Major emphasis will be given to the origin of flowering plants and especially the nature of species as revealed by modern techniques. Laboratory work will focus on the use of keys and terminology, the identification of species and the recognition of family characteristics.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: BIO 106 OR (minimum grade of C-) OR BIO 110 (minimum grade of C-) OR ENV 110 (minimum grade of C-) OR ENV 100 (minimum grade of C-) or equivalent course - or instructor permissionor
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 304 - Field Zoology
A study of primarily vertebrate animals with emphasis on taxonomic and ecological relationships, and with an introduction to various wildlife management and field study techniques. Laboratory work includes identification and occasional collection and museum preparation.
Credits: 5
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-3)
Prerequisites: BIO 106 (minimum grade of C-) OR ENV 110 (minimum grade of C-) OR ENV 100 (minimum grade of C-) OR equivalent course - OR Permission of Instructor
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 324 - Mammalogy
The course will examine the zoology (i.e., characteristics, origin, evolution, zoogeography, systematics, ecology, behavior, physiology and conservation) of mammals (Class Mammalia). These topics will be covered by emphasizing both classical (or historical studies) and recent (or contemporary) research. Laboratory work will involve both field identification of mammals from field trips and laboratory work concerning taxonomic and morphological studies.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
gtPathways: not gtPathways
Prerequisites: BIO 245 (minimum grade of C-)
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
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BIO 331 - Microbiology
This course examines key principles of prokaryotic molecular cell biology and the human impact of microbes. The laboratory reinforces students’ understanding by using molecular techniques to answer questions in cell/molecular biology.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: BIO 260 (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 270 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 334 - Ornithology
Ornithology is the study of birds. In this course, we will study a variety of ornithological topics, such as morphology, physiology, ecology, populations, reproduction, behavior, migration, systematics, and evolution. Additionally, we will investigate current and pressing avian conservation issues and policy with a participatory approach. In the laboratories and on field trips, we will concentrate on morphology, flight, adaptations, identification, and systematics.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
gtPathways: not gtPathways
Prerequisites: BIO 245 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 336 - Foundations of Cellular and Molecular Biology
Students examine key paradigms of molecular and cellular biology including the mechanisms and regulation of gene expression, and the relationship between molecular structure and function. Laboratory exercises introduce students to molecular biology techniques used to study gene expression. Students use a variety of methods in the lab, including recombinant DNA technology, transformation techniques, nucleic acid isolation and analysis, and protein analysis.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: (BIO 245 (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 260 (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 208 (minimum grade of C-) AND CHEM 250 (minimum grade of C-)) OR CHEM 311 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 345 - Forensic Biology
Through critical study and discussion of classic and developing concepts in forensic biology alongside extensive hands-on experience, students will develop relevant knowledge and skills used by professionals in the field and in the laboratory. Associated legal application and context is incorporated with topics. Emphasis includes forensic entomology, wildlife forensics, molecular forensics, bloodstain pattern analysis, biometric data, etc.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
gtPathways: not gtPathways
Prerequisites: BIO 113 (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 260 (minimum grade of C-) AND CHEM 150 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 352 - Pollinator Biology and Management
This course focuses on biodiversity of local insect pollinators, their requirements to thrive, and threats contributing to their declines. Students perform extensive field research on the biology and management of native insect pollinators and honey bees and these findings are used to develop outreach information for best management practices of local pollinator populations that improve their conservation and sustainability.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 378 - Field Methods: Aquatic Ecology
This course introduces students to common field methods used for sampling and monitoring of freshwater systems (streams, rivers, lakes) and wetlands. Students learn important techniques for environmental compliance such as wetland delineation and bioassays for water quality assessment. Students practice the process of science by completing small group research projects and monitoring reports.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: BIO 245
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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BIO 381 - Cellular and Molecular Biology
This course will focus on the examination of gene expression mechanisms and their regulation, organelle compartmentalization of the eukaryotic cell and the functional relationships of cell molecules, organelles and other cellular structures such as the cytoskeleton.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: BIO 208 (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 245 (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 260 (minimum grade of C-)
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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