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AT 421 Athletic Training Practicum IV (3)
Prerequisites: AT 238 , AT 238L , AT 340 , AT 340L , AT 444 , and AT 450
This fourth professional phase practicum course provides the student with clinical-based opportunities within a variety of athletic settings. Classroom and laboratory sessions are designed to introduce the learner to specific educational competencies and clinical proficiencies. The proficiencies will be practiced and assessed to given standards of achievement and linked to courses previously taken. Students will be required to average approximately 15 clinical hours per week while assigned to a clinical rotation, in addition to the laboratory meetings each week. An area of emphasis will include general medicine.
Term Offered: (S)
Two hours lecture and one hour laboratory.
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AT 444 Therapeutic & Psychosocial Intervention in Athletic Training (2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 234 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or consent of the instructor
This course explains the use and theory of therapeutic interventions for sports related injuries and illnesses. The course will provide information that will explain the theory and principle behind pharmacological and psychosocial intervention. This course will help students to integrate concepts already introduced relating to therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic exercise with the new strategies in therapeutic and psychosocial interventions, thus allowing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills crucial in the development of comprehensive treatment programs to address the injuries and illnesses that Athletic Trainers deal with on a consistent basis.
Term Offered: (F)
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AT 450 General Medical Conditions in Sports Medicine (3)
Prerequisites: AT 236 , AT 236L , AT 237 , and AT 237L
Co-requisites:
This course focuses on clinical signs and symptoms of pathology, which will allow the practicing athletic trainer to recognize systemic illnesses and injuries. This course introduces the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and differentiate signs and symptoms produced by systemic disease. Organized by the major body systems including: diseases of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, psychological and immunological.
Term Offered: (F)
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AT 464 Special Topics in Athletic Training (2)
Prerequisites: All AT 100, 200, and 300 level courses.
Co-requisites: Enrollment in the final progression of AT courses.
This course examines special topics pertaining to the field of athletic training and sports medicine. Topics may include the female in athletics, sports nutrition, equipment utilization, and/or other advanced topics in athletic training identified by students. This course will also begin preparation for students taking the BOC Examination.
Term Offered: (S)
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AT 475 Research Methods in Athletic Training (2)
Prerequisites: , AT 428 ,
Co-requisites: ,
This course is designed to develop an appreciation for the importance and need for quality research in the sports medicine/athletic training profession. Included in the course will be an orientation to the methods and procedures utilized in sports medicine/athletic training research, while emphasizing basic principles for conducting research, and for interpreting and critically reviewing articles representative of the sports medicine/athletic training profession.
Term Offered: (Spring)
(Two hours lecture)
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Biology |
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BIOL 101 General Biology I (4)
Introduction to scientific methodology and critical thinking in science; cellular structure, function, and metabolic pathways; plant anatomy and physiology; human anatomy and physiology. Biology majors must complete with a C or better for program progression.
Term Offered: (F, S, Sum)
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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BIOL 102 General Biology II (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 recommended but not required.
Cell division; Mendelian inheritance patterns; human genetics; information flow (replication, transcription, translation) within cells; biotechnology with legal and ethical implications; evolution; taxonomy of organisms; ecology. Biology majors must complete with a C or better for program progression.
Term Offered: (F, S, Sum)
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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BIOL 103 General Biology for Biology Majors (4)
Co-requisites: CHEM 101 , MATH 103 , and permission of instructor
An accelerated general biology course for biology majors that covers biochemistry, cell biology, metabolism, protein synthesis, genetics, evolution, organismal diversity, and ecology. Students will collect and analyze data, and write scientific style reports based on inquiry driven laboratory experiments. Students are expected to actively participate in weekly mentoring groups.
Term Offered: (Fall)
Note: Biology and Biology Education Majors Only
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BIOL 201 Ecology and Field Methods (4)
Prerequisites: Completion of the following with a “C” or better: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 ; MATH 103 (or equivalent proficiency).
Taxonomy, ecological principles, major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, fundamentals of human ecology, quantitative field study techniques.
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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BIOL 202 Animals as Organisms (4)
Prerequisites: and or BIOL 103 , , , and with a C or better, or permission of instructor.
Form, function, behavior, development, and classification in the major animal groups.
Term Offered: (S)
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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BIOL 211 Biology and Chemistry of Digestion, Nutrition, and Cooking (4)
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Chemistry of biomolecules and cooking and the biology of nutrition and digestion. Lab will teach the proper use of scientific method and experimentation through cooking of a preferred dish multiple times throughout the semester.
Note: On-line course
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BIOL 213 Field Natural History (3)
Prerequisites: None
Geologic and geographic development of the Appalachian Mountains and their floral and faunal communities. May be used as a Biology elective.
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BIOL 214 Human Genetics (3)
Prerequisites: None
Examines contemporary human genetics relevant to families and society, including genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis, genetic engineering, and genetics and the law. Three hours lecture. May be used as a biology elective.
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BIOL 215 Medicinal Plants and Ethnobotany (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 , or consent of instructor.
The use of plants as medicines, poisons, and hallucinogens that provide the basis for modern medicine and pharmacology. Examines the interactions of plants and traditional peoples.
Term Offered: (S-odd years)
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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BIOL 225 Special Topics (1-5)
Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
Courses in diverse areas of biology. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by appropriate title on transcript. May require laboratory (BIOL 225L). May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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BIOL 230 Ornithology (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 , or consent of instructor.
Anatomy, taxonomy, evolution, biogeography, flight, migration, behavior, reproduction, and field identification of birds.
Term Offered: (S - odd years)
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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BIOL 231 Herpetology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 , or consent of instructor.
Anatomy, taxonomy, evolution, life history, biogeography, physiology, and identification of amphibians and reptiles.
Term Offered: (F - odd years)
Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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BIOL 234 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 . Not open to biology majors; cannot be used to satisfy requirements in biology program.
Chemistry of biomolecules. Structure and function of cells and tissues. Anatomy and physiology of the human integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Relationship of homeostasis to health. Laboratory includes detailed study of macroscopic and microscopic anatomy.
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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BIOL 235 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 103 with a grade of C or better. Open to science majors only.
Chemistry of biomolecules. Structure and function of cells and tissues. Anatomy and physiology of the human integumentary, skeletal, and nervous systems. Relationship of homeostasis to health. Laboratory includes detailed study of macroscopic and microscopic anatomy
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
Note: Open to science majors only.
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BIOL 236 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , and BIOL 234 . Not open to biology majors; cannot be used to satisfy requirements in biology program.
Anatomy and physiology of the human endocrine, lymphatic, immune, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Relationship of homeostasis to health. Laboratory includes applied physiology exercises and a physiology based multi-week student generated research project.
Term Offered: (S)
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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BIOL 237 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 , and with a C or better; . Or permission of instructor.
Anatomy and physiology of the human endocrine, lymphatic, immune, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Relationship of homeostasis to health. Laboratory includes detailed study of macroscopic and microscopic anatomy as well and a physiology based multi-week student generated research project.
Term Offered: (S)
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
Note: Open to science majors only.
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BIOL 250 Medical Terminology for the Sciences (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 .
Analysis of the prefixes, suffixes and root words associated with science and the medical field.
Three hours online lecture.
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BIOL 260 Local Flora (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 ., or consent of instructor.
Principles of identifying, classifying, naming, and preserving plants, with emphasis on the local flora.
Term Offered: (S-even years)
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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BIOL 280 Health Careers Exploration (1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or permission of instructor
This is a course designed to help students learn about various health professions and requirements for applying to professional schools. Students will also directly explore career choices in the field of health care.
Term Offered: (S)
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BIOL 301 Plants as Organisms (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 , , , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 with a grade of C or better. Junior standing or higher.
Advanced study of the morphology, physiology, life cycles, ecology, and uses of cyanobacteria, lichens, fungi, algae, bryophytes, fern allies, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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BIOL 302 Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 , , CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , and CHEM 112 with a grade of C or better. Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Biology, chemistry, and physics of living systems at the cellular and molecular levels. Emphasis is placed on eukaryotic cellular biology.
Term Offered: (S)
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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BIOL 315 Freshwater Ecology (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 and BIOL 201 ; CHEM 101 and CHEM 111 , or permission of instructor.
Ecology, chemistry, and hydrology of lakes, streams, and wetlands. Issues such as eutrophication, acid mine drainage, and fisheries management are discussed. Laboratory focuses on providing practical experience in methods and equipment used by aquatic biologists.
Term Offered: (S-even years)
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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BIOL 330 Microbiology (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 , with a C or better; CHEM 331
The biology of micro-organisms and of the immune system, applied microbiology, and basic laboratory procedures.
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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BIOL 370 Evolution (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or BIOL 103 , and MATH 103 (or equivalent proficiency) required; BIOL 201 recommended.
Evolutionary biology, with an emphasis on current areas of research in the field. Systematics, population genetics, speciation, adaptation, and related topics. History of life on Earth and evolutionary trends through time.
Term Offered: (F)
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BIOL 373 Research (2)
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher and permission of instructor.
Semester-long independent research project consisting of a research proposal and timeline, literature review, completion of original research, and presentation of oral and written report. Publication of the results of outstanding projects is encouraged. May only be taken one time as a science elective in the curriculum, but may be taken repeatedly for credit. Does not substitute for BIOL 455 .
Term Offered: (F, S)
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BIOL 375 Biology Shadowing/Internship (2)
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher and by instructor’s permission.
Provides shadowing opportunities for enrolled students. Students will be required to perform at least 45 hours of shadowing throughout the semester at multiple locations and complete assignments related to their experiences. May be taken only once as a science elective in the curriculum, but is required to satisfy Biology Pre-Physical Therapy requirements.
Term Offered: (F, S, Sum)
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BIOL 376 Biology Shadowing/Internship II (2)
Prerequisites: ; Sophomore standing or higher and by instructor’s permission.
Course is required to satisfy Biology Pre-Physical Therapy degree. Students will be required to perform at least 45 hours of shadowing throughout the semester at multiple locations and complete assignments related to their experiences. Only open to Pre-Physical Therapy students.
Term Offered: (F, S, Sum)
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BIOL 401 Genetics (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 302 ; CHEM 331 ; MATH 105 (MATH 250 recommended)
Mendelian, cytological, microbial, molecular, and population genetics. Includes the human genome project, bioinformatics, and the legal and ethical considerations of public genetic information.
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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BIOL 420 Immunology (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 103 , BIOL 302 (or concurrent); CHEM 331 , or consent of instructor.
Immunochemistry of antigens and antibodies, serological reactions, chemistry of complement, control of immunity, and the host immune response. Lab will consist of serological and immunobiological techniques.
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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BIOL 425 Special Topics (1-5)
Prerequisites: To be specified by instructor.
Courses in diverse areas of biology. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by appropriate title on transcript. May require laboratory (BIOL 425L). May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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BIOL 452 Senior Independent Research I (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor.
Part I of a two-semester research project consisting of completion of an original research project, preparation of a scientific paper, and oral or poster presentation in a scientific venue.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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BIOL 453 Senior Independent Research II (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 452 .
Part II of a two-semester research project consisting of completion of an original research project, preparation of a scientific paper, and oral or poster presentation in a scientific venue. May be used as a substitution for BIOL 455 . At the end of the semester, comprehensive program assessments are administered if substituted for BIOL 455 .
Term Offered: (F, S)
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BIOL 455 Biology Capstone (2)
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Critical analysis of primary scientific literature, applied statistics, and experimental design. Each student analyzes a current issue in biology, writes a critical review, and gives an oral presentation, which is open to the public. At the end of the course, comprehensive program assessments are administered; a passing grade must be obtained.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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BIOL 480 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact biology faculty for further information.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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BIOL 481 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact biology faculty for further information.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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Business Education & Office Administration |
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BEOA 414 Special Methods in the Teaching of Business Education (3)
Prerequisites: or permission of instructor
Prepares students for the initial stage of teaching by developing an understanding of the nature, organization, and administration of business and economics programs in the middle and secondary schools. Develops an understanding of and skill in using instructional materials, methods, and techniques for planning and directing learning activities. A 25-hour school based field experience is required.
Term Offered: (Fall)
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Business General |
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BGEN 101 Business Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces mathematical concepts and applications used in business including, consumer mathematics word problems, payroll and tax deductions, finance charges, simple and compound interest, annuities, sinking funds, graphing and algebra.
Term Offered: Fall and Spring
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BGEN 202 Decision Sciences I (3)
Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Mathematics Score of 19
Introduction to the use of statistics in business decision making. Calculation and interpretation of descriptive statistics, probability distributions and sampling statistics, hypothesis tests, time series analysis for uni-variate data sets and quality control issues. Additionally, statistical relationships between data in bi-variate and multi-variate data sets, including correlations, simple and multiple regressions, and related topics will be covered.
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BGEN 205 Fundamentals of Business Communication (3)
Prerequisites: Keyboarding proficiency, ENGL 101
Provides the knowledge and develops the skills that students will need to communicate successfully in an employment environment. Related topics integrated throughout the course through exploration of case study analyses include global communication, business ethics, diversity challenges, and the evolving factors that affect business communication. The course focuses on developing proper communication techniques required for formatting and writing a variety of business documents based on the development of communication strategy. The preparation of resumes, application letters, and related career development skills are also significant topics explored.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
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BGEN 222 Business Productivity Software (3)
Advanced business productivity software, specifically spreadsheet, and database software programs are explored. Business related applications are developed through hands-on usage of business software by creating (1) advanced numerical spreadsheet applications using Excel software; and (2) the development of data base management systems using Access software.
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BGEN 301 Principles of Business Law (3)
This course explores the legal environment in which businesses operate. Topics include the Uniform Commercial Code, torts and crimes, contracts, sales, and legal aspects of the use of technology. Ethical and criminal implications of business actions are also included.
Term Offered: (Fall, Spring)
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BGEN 311 Management Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: BGEN 222
A broad view of information systems used in business. Information systems concepts, principles, technical foundations, as well as their impacts on the organization will be discussed. The emphasis is placed on solving business problems with information systems from a managerial end user perspective.
Note: This Course restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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BGEN 335 Decision Sciences II (3)
Prerequisites: BGEN 202
Quantitative approaches to decision making in business including the study of linear programming, decision theory, inventory control, network models, project management, production management, and related topics. Both manual and computerized solution techniques are included.
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BGEN 420 Special Topics (3)
Topics germane to the fields taught in the Department of Business will be selected based on anticipated student interest and staff availability.
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BGEN 440 International Business (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305 and MKT 305
This course is designed to be taken before Strategic Management. Public Administration majors need permission of instructor to enroll in the course. An overview of the cultural, economic, financial and political forces that shape the current international business environment. Analysis of international business including, but not limited to differences in national culture, political economy, finance, technological development, marketing, and management. Topics include ethical decision-making in a multicultural environment, international operations management, and global human resource development.
Note: This Course restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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BGEN 450 Special Topics (3)
Topics germane to the fields taught in the Department of Business and Recreation & Tourism Management will be selected based on anticipated student interest and staff availability.
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BGEN 470 Independent Study (3)
Prerequisites: Academic GPA of 3.0, upper level standing in business, and Department approval of study documentation.
Students may study a subject not normally treated in-depth in other courses. The subject selection requires mutual agreement of student and instructor. Application must have a clear, substantiated and detailed description of the independent study. The student must secure necessary approval prior to registration.
Note: This course restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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BGEN 480 Business Internship (1-6)
Prerequisites: ACCT 205 , BGEN 222 , BGEN 205 , and MGT 305 , junior class standing; 2.5 GPA earned at Concord. Available to students who have not had professional work experience (no credit for prior work). Offered only on a pass/fail basis and contingent upon the availability of appropriate placement.
A supervised business internship in organizations in private and public sectors. This course provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations in an actual organizational setting. The field internship is open to all students; however, no credit is granted for prior work. Internships must be completed during the semester in which the student has registered, there are no exceptions. Total hours earned are to be preapproved/ by the Coordinator upon receipt of Business-Related Learning Objectives submitted by the employer. This Course restricted to students who have been accepted into the Department of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
Term Offered: (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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CHEM 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 91 previously or concurrently (or equivalent proficiency)
An introduction to basic chemistry concepts and calculations. Three hours lecture.
Term Offered: (F)
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CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 103 (or equivalent proficiency) and ENGL 101 (both may be taken concurrently with CHEM 101).
Co-requisites: CHEM 111 .
An introductory course designed to give a general knowledge of the principles of chemistry. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 111 . A grade of C or better in CHEM 101 is required to take 200-level and above CHEM courses.
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 102 General Chemistry II (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 , MATH 103 (or equivalent proficiency).
Co-requisites: CHEM 112 .
A continuation of CHEM 101 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 112 . A grade of C or better in CHEM 102 is required to take 200-level and above CHEM courses.
Term Offered: (S)
Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 111 General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
Co-requisites: CHEM 101
A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 101 . A grade of C or better in CHEM 111 is required to take 200-level and above CHEM courses. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 101 .
Term Offered: (F)
Two hours laboratory.
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CHEM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 111 ,
Co-requisites: CHEM 102
A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 102 . A grade of C or better in CHEM 112 is required to take 200-level and above CHEM courses. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 102 .
Term Offered: (S)
Three hours laboratory.
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CHEM 210 Chemical Laboratory Safety (1)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 .
The basics of safety in the chemical laboratory are studied, including legal, ethical, and policy issues appropriate to the workplace.
Term Offered: (F)
One hour lecture.
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CHEM 220 Laboratory Research Methodology (1)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 .
An introduction to research design and experimental methods in chemistry. Includes techniques of literature search and the use of statistics and computers in data analysis.
Term Offered: (S)
Three hours lab.
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CHEM 280 Health Careers Exploration (1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or permission of instructor
This is a course designed to help students learn about various health professions and requirements for applying to professional schools. Students will also directly explore career choices in the field of health care.
Term Offered: (S)
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CHEM 302 Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
See BIOL 302 .
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CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I (4)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 , MATH 103 and MATH 104 (or equivalent proficiency).
Introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds. Laboratory consists of fundamental techniques and preparations.
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 331 with a grade of C or better.
A continuation of CHEM 331 .
Term Offered: (S)
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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CHEM 341 Biochemistry I (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 331 with a grade of C or better.
Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 347 recommended.
Study of the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, as well as eukaryotic metabolic pathways.
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 347 Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
Co-requisites: CHEM 341 .
A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 341 .
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours laboratory.
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CHEM 351 Analytical Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 .
Co-requisites: CHEM 357 .
Methods of measuring and quantifying the chemical composition of natural and artificial materials. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 357 .
Term Offered: (F)
Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 352 Instrumental Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 351 ; PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 previously or concurrently.
Co-requisites: CHEM 358 .
Spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrometric methods of analysis are studied. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 358 .
Term Offered: (S)
Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 357 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2)
Co-requisites: CHEM 351 .
A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 351 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 351 .
Term Offered: (F)
Six hours laboratory.
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CHEM 358 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (2)
Co-requisites: CHEM 352 .
A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 352 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 352 .
Term Offered: (S)
Six hours laboratory.
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CHEM 401 Physical Chemistry – Thermodynamics (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 , and completion of PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 ; MATH 251 .
Co-requisites: CHEM 407 .
A calculus-based study of thermodynamics, phase equilibria, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 407 .
Term Offered: (S - odd years)
Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 402 Physical Chemistry – Quantum Mechanics (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 , and completion of PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 ; MATH 251 .
A study of quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy.
Term Offered: (F - even years)
Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 407 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: , , or ,
Co-requisites: CHEM 401
A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 401 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 401 .
Term Offered: (S - odd years)
Three hours laboratory.
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CHEM 413 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 .
Co-requisites: CHEM 417 .
Examination of the structure of atoms and the bonding in inorganic compounds, including coordination compounds. Includes molecular symmetry and crystallography. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 417 .
Term Offered: (S - even years)
Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 417 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Co-requisites: CHEM 413
A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 413 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 413 .
Term Offered: (S - even years)
Three hours laboratory.
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CHEM 420 Special Topics (1-5)
Prerequisites: Specified by the instructor.
Courses in selected areas of chemistry. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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CHEM 450 Pharmacy Internship (15)
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Pharmacy coursework taken at an accredited School of Pharmacy. May be repeated for up to 30 hours.
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CHEM 451 Independent Laboratory Research (1-3)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Independent research in chemistry. Original investigative projects will be developed and completed by the student under the direction of a chemistry faculty advisor. May be repeated for up to six hours credit.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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CHEM 452 Independent Laboratory Research (1-3)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Independent research in chemistry. Original investigative projects will be developed and completed by the student under the direction of a chemistry faculty advisor. May be repeated for up to six hours credit.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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CHEM 480 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the chemistry faculty for further information.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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CHEM 481 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the chemistry faculty for further information.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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COMM 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
Study of the basic dynamics for public speaking, with an emphasis on presentational skills and ethics.
Term Offered: (F, S, Sum)
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COMM 140 Basic Studio Production (3)
Introduction to audio and video production principles, techniques, and equipment in the television studio environment. Students will gain hands-on experience by producing programs such as entertainment segments, newscasts, and on-set interviews.
Term Offered: (F)
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COMM 141 Basic Field Production (3)
Prerequisites: COMM 140
Introduction to video and audio production principles outside of the studio environment. Through lecture, exercises, and projects, students will develop skills that will enable them to identify and solve common production problems such as camera shading, lighting, sound gathering, and editing.
Term Offered: (S)
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COMM 201 Advanced Public Speaking (3)
Prerequisites:
Advanced principles of rhetoric and speech, their practical implementation for effective communication presentations, and their use as a method of analyzing public speech. Emphasis on persuasive messages.
Term Offered: (F)
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COMM 204 Interpersonal Communication (3)
Prerequisites:
Focuses on interpretation, ethics, and relational development between two people.
Term Offered: (S)
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COMM 209 Argumentation and Debate (3)
Prerequisites:
Helps the student develop and apply skills in logically constructing, defending, and attacking various propositions of fact, value, and policy.
Term Offered: (F)
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COMM 210N Communication Workshop (1)
A practicum in which students will apply classroom knowledge by actively working for the following campus communications organization: The Concordian - the student newspaper.
Term Offered: (F, S)
Note: Recommended: JOUR 220 taken previously or concurrently.
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COMM 210P PR Workshop (1)
A practicum in which students will apply classroom knowledge by actively working for the following campus communication organization: Public Relations Workshop.
Note: Recommended: COMM 350 taken previously or concurrently.
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COMM 210R Communication Workshop (1)
A practicum in which students will apply classroom knowledge by actively working for the following campus communications organization: WCUR - the student radio station.
Note: Recommended: COMM 140 taken previously or concurrently.
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COMM 210T Communication Workshop (1)
Prerequisites: COMM 140
Co-requisites: Recommended: Students have taken COMM 141.
A practicum in which students apply classroom knowledge by actively working to produce a bi-weekly newscast, WMLT-Mountain Lion Television, which airs statewide on West Virginia PBS as part of “Campus Connection.”
Term Offered: (F, S)
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COMM 218 Writing for Electronic Media (3)
Prerequisites: None
Writing for various radio, television and web formats. Students learn how to write in a style appropriate for online media, in blogs, in online-only stories, and in multi-media news or public relations packages. The focus is on quality reporting, writing and editing, not computer skills.
Term Offered: (S)
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COMM 230 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
Prerequisites:
An introduction to the role of mass communication in our society. Organization and functioning of the various media are explored.
Term Offered: (F)
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COMM 240R Radio Production (3)
Prerequisites: and
Designed to prepare students for career opportunities that use sound production, this course teaches students how to use sound to enhance drama, commercials, news and other kinds of radio programming. Students will gain experience with the workflow and specialized tools associated with radio production, including audio equipment, microphone techniques, and digital editing.
Term Offered: (S)
Note: COMM 210R to be taken concurrently.
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COMM 240T Television Commercial Production (3)
Prerequisites: and
Explores the many challenges in the process of the commercial production shoot. Students will learn preproduction, production, and non-linear editing skills that will help them identify and problem-solve common production obstacles such as camera shading, lighting, sound gathering and editing.
Term Offered: (S)
Note: COMM 210T to be taken concurrently.
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COMM 250 Introduction to Public Relations (3)
An introductory survey of the principles and techniques of communication between an organization and its internal and external publics.
Term Offered: (F)
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COMM 270 Organizational Communication (3)
Prerequisites:
Discovery of the nature of communication in organizations and the skills necessary to communicate effectively in such environments.
Term Offered: (F)
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COMM 301 Persuasion (3)
A study of persuasive theories and strategies including : exploring how credibility and communicator characteristics affect persuasion; methods for measuring and changing attitudes and behavioral intentions; and learning how to structure and deliver persuasive messages as well as conduct persuasive campaigns effectively.
Term Offered: (S)
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