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HIST 512 The Civil War and Reconstruction (3)
This course will enable students to identify and analyze the causes of the Civil War; the election of 1860 and the initiation of the secession crisis; the political, economic and social structures and the dynamic changes to them in the course of the war both for the Federal Union and the Confederate States; the military effect of the war on leadership, strategy, tactics, logistics, battles, and home front conditions; and the post war Reconstruction period including the success and failures of Reconstruction.
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HIST 520 The Enlightenment: Reason and Revolution (3)
This course examines the Enlightenment Period and its thought from several angles: considering the historical and philosophical background to this “revolution,” the varieties of thought on issues such as the possibility of knowledge, religion, value theory, the state and society, and the effects of these ideas on Enlightenment and contemporary society. At the same time thinking, discussing and writing, and in the analysis of primary and secondary source documents.
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HIST 529 American Foreign Affairs (3)
This course serves as: (a) an intensive survey, (b) an analysis of concepts, and (c) a study of policy-making in the foreign affairs of the United States from the colonial period to the present. As an additional component students will examine the often-synergistic interaction between American foreign affairs and domestic conditions and cultural concepts.
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Honors |
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HONR 101 Freshman Honors Orientation (1)
Prerequisites: None
HONR 101 provides incoming freshman and transfer students with an orientation to Concord University and the Honors Program. Incoming students admitted to the Honors Program are required to enroll in this course in the first semester of attendance at Concord University. This course replaces UNIV 100 for first-semester Honors students.
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HONR 201 Honors Orientation (1)
HONR 201 provides an orientation to the Honors Program for students admitted to the program after their first semester at Concord. This course is required of these students and should be taken as soon as possible after admission to the Honors Program.
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HONR 301 Honors Seminar (3)
Prerequisites: HONR 101 and HONR 201
Unique seminars taught by selected faculty. Topics vary. Honors students are required to take at least three (3) hours of Honors Seminar. May be repeated for up to 9 hours of credit.
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HONR 401 Honors Capstone (3)
Prerequisites: HONR 301 and senior standing
A culminating experience for senior honors students. Each HONR 401 student is expected to be working on a major research project in his or her major field while taking HONR 401. The project will be presented to the University community through one or more available venues such as Undergraduate Research Day, Artist Lecture Series, campus or community colloquia, or HONR 301. HONR 401 is open only to Honors students who have completed at least three (3) credit hours of HONR 301.
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JOUR 210 High School Publications (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 .
Instruction in all phases of the management and production of high school publications.
Term Offered: (F)
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JOUR 220 Fundamentals of Journalistic Writing (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102
Introduction to the field of journalism. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the trends, issues, and schools of thought within the field. Students will also gain fundamental writing, fact-gathering, and editing skills.
Term Offered: (F)
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JOUR 221 Advanced Journalistic Writing: Special Topics (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 , JOUR 220
Writing and fact-gathering for different types of journalistic writing: such as, political journalism, sports journalism, beat reporting and others. Students will utilize all skills acquired in JOUR 220. Students are encouraged to contribute to The Concordian.
Term Offered: (S)
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JOUR 330 Copy Editing and Design (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 , JOUR 220 , JOUR 221 or consent of instructor.
The principles and techniques of editing and improving copy using AP style, writing headlines, and producing attractive page makeup and display of copy. Students will be exposed to industry standard desktop publishing software.
Term Offered: (Fall)
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JOUR 334 Feature Writing (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and JOUR 220
Writing and editing news features, personality profiles, commentary, human interest and a variety of other kinds of feature stories for newspaper and magazine.
Term Offered: (S)
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JOUR 350A Journalism Practicum (1-4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 , JOUR 220 -JOUR 221 , and consent of instructor.
May be repeated for a maximum of four hours. Provides on-campus and/ or off-campus experience in handling communication assignments. Supervised by a journalism instructor. Portfolio requirement. Contracts to be drawn up at outset of course. Credit will be on a pass/fail basis.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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JOUR 350B Journalism Practicum (1-4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 , JOUR 220 -JOUR 221 , and consent of instructor.
May be repeated for a maximum of four hours. Provides on-campus and/ or off-campus experience in handling communication assignments. Supervised by a journalism instructor. Portfolio requirement. Contracts to be drawn up at outset of course. Credit will be on a pass/fail basis.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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JOUR 350C Journalism Practicum (1-4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 , JOUR 220 -JOUR 221 , and consent of instructor.
May be repeated for a maximum of four hours. Provides on-campus and/ or off-campus experience in handling communication assignments. Supervised by a journalism instructor. Portfolio requirement. Contracts to be drawn up at outset of course. Credit will be on a pass/fail basis.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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JOUR 350D Journalism Practicum (1-4)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 , JOUR 220 -JOUR 221 , and consent of instructor.
May be repeated for a maximum of four hours. Provides on-campus and/ or off-campus experience in handling communication assignments. Supervised by a journalism instructor. Portfolio requirement. Contracts to be drawn up at outset of course. Credit will be on a pass/fail basis.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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JOUR 421 Digital Journalism (3)
Prerequisites: JOUR 220 and JOUR 330
Planning, writing, and packaging stories for on-line platforms. Students will learn the entire process, preparing, uploading, and updating stories they have put on-line. Students will be exposed to industry standard publishing websites and other on-line platforms.
Term Offered: (S)
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Language |
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LANG 101 Language 101 (3)
The most basic patterns of the language grammar. Basic vocabulary and development of beginning skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending the language.
Note: Students who have received credit for any higher-level Language course, of the same language, may not receive credit for this course.
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LANG 102 Language 102 (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
Further development of elementary skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending. Expansion of tenses, moods, and sentence complexity.
Note: Students who have received credit for any higher-level Language course, of the same language, may not receive credit for this course.
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LANG 201 Language 201 (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
Readings in culture and literature; review and expansion of grammar and vocabulary; practice in writing, speaking and comprehending the language.
Note: Students who have received credit for any higher-level Language course, of the same language, may not receive credit for this course.
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LANG 202 Language 202 (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
Further readings in culture and literature; review and enhancement of grammar and vocabulary; practice in writing, speaking and comprehending the language.
Note: Students who have received credit for any higher-level Language course, of the same language, may not receive credit for this course.
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LANG 370 Advanced Studies (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
Advanced and extended exploration of topics addressed in other language courses at Concord. This course is intended for students who have already successfully completed the appropriate lower numbered course. May be repeated for credit.
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Legal Studies and Pre-Law |
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LSPL 101 Introduction to Legal Systems (3)
The nature of law and the judicial system. The relationship of law, governments, ethics, and the consumer to business enterprise. Includes the study of contracts, law of sales, torts, governmental regulations of business, environmental and consumer protection. Provides students an opportunity to examine the general framework of the legal system, thus informing students of the content as well as process of a career in law.
Also listed as: BGEN 301 .
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LSPL 201 Legal Research and Writing (3)
Prerequisites: LSPL 101 .
This course is intended to introduce the students to the fundamentals of legal research and writing to develop the skills necessary to prepare case briefs, legal memoranda, and a motion and brief to a court.
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LSPL 250 Special Topics in LSPL (1-3)
Spans courses on specialized areas in Legal Studies and Prelaw related to current issues or areas assessed as needed by the faculty, community, students, and graduates.
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LSPL 270 Mock Trial (2)
Prerequisites: LSPL 101 .
Students are presented with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills relative to civil and criminal trials and advocacy.
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LSPL 301 Legal Ethics (3)
Prerequisites: LSPL 101 and LSPL 201 .
A study of the ethical foundation of the U.S. legal system with special emphasis on the Code of Professional Responsibility and the Canons of Judicial Ethics. Differential analysis with other professional ethical paradigms will be examined and applied through case simulations.
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LSPL 350 Special Topics in LSPL (1-3)
Spans advanced courses on specialized areas in Legal Studies and Prelaw related to current issues or areas assessed as needed by the faculty, community, students, and graduates.
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LSPL 401 Clerkship (1-12)
Prerequisites: LSPL 101 and LSPL 201 , and LSPL 301 .
Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and techniques with content from the classroom being applied to the field. Mentorship and supervision is provided by both faculty and professionals in the field.
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LSPL 405 Legal Studies Capstone (3)
Prerequisites: LSPL 101 , LSPL 201 , and LSPL 301 .
Students are given opportunities to integrate and synthesize content from classes, and from experiences such as clerkship and mock trial.
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Management |
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MGT 305 Principles of Management (3)
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of the management of organizations. Core disciplines drawn upon include sociology, social psychology, economics, political science, and philosophy. The course examines management from the perspective of planning, organizing, controlling, leading and staffing. Specific topics will include leadership, teamwork, motivation, decision making, strategy, change management, and ethics.
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MGT 306 Organizational Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305
This course introduces students to the challenges and problems of human behavior in an organizational setting and examines approaches for solving these problems. Its purpose is to help students better understand how individuals and groups work in organizations, and ultimately to improve their understanding and skills in working with people and projects in all types of organizations. Emphasis in placed on the study of personality, work attitudes and motivation, stress, groups and team processes, leadership, communication, organizational change and development.
Term Offered: (S,F)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 308 Human Resource Management (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305
A survey of the key areas of human resource management including strategic planning; recruitment; selection; training and development; performance evaluation; wages; salary, and benefits administration; legal compliance; safety and health administration; and labor relations.
Term Offered: (Fall, Spring)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 310 Current Topics in Management (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305
Selected topics in the contemporary management environment will be explored.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 314 Entrepreneurship I (3)
An introductory course presenting the student with an understanding of the major principles and practices necessary to start a business venture. Provides the student with various facets of turning an idea into an enterprise. Students will have the opportunity to develop a business plan.
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MGT 322 Cost Management (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 205 and ACCT 206 with a grade of C or better.
A study in interpretation and analysis of accounting data for management decision-making. Various costing systems are explored as well as the presentation and communication of relevant accounting information for internal business uses.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 401 Advanced HR Management (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 308
This course is an analysis of job evaluation techniques, salary surveys, individual and group performance-based pay, as well as insurance pension plan administration. This course covers scientific and legal issues from a managerial perspective and examines the usefulness of various methods used in job analysis. The course also covers legislation regarding EEO, employee needs assessment, program design, implementation and evaluation. Topics such as handbooks versus contracts, employee discipline versus grievance procedures, and workplace compliance laws, such as ADA, FMLA, sexual harassment, and the Civil Rights Act are discussed.
Term Offered: (F)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 405 Organizational Theory and Design (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305
This course is a study of the theoretical bases of organizational design and processes, as well as the performance of individuals who populate them. The course emphasizes concepts of organizational theory from a managerial perspective as applied to the performance of organizational purpose, design, structure, bureaucracy, power and politics as well as the impact of the external environmental and internal organizational factors on structure and design.
Term Offered: (F,S)
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MGT 430 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305 or consent of the instructor.
This course is an examination of the role of management promoting ethical performance and social responsibility in the modern organization. Students will examine the ethical and economic relationship between business and society, how governance mechanisms and corporate culture might contribute to a company’s success or failure, moral theories, and moral decision-making in a business context.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 441 Operations Management (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 305 and BGEN 335
Study of the production process, emphasizing planning, analysis and control. Topics include production planning, plant layout and materials handling, methods analysis, inventory management, scheduling, quality control, and work measurement.
Term Offered: (Fall, Spring)
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MGT 450 Entreprenuership II (3)
Prerequisites:
This course focuses on the concepts, skills, and attitudes critical for identifying and evaluating interesting business ideas and developing these ideas in the form of a potential entreprenuerial venture. It emphasizes understanding of the processes of innovation for finding entrepreneurial opportunities and the processes of launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Term Offered: (Fall)
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MGT 460 Strategic Management (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of the Business Core, exceptions are MGT 430 and BGEN 440 which can be taken simultaneously with the course.
An examination of the managerial decisions and actions that determine the long-term performance of a corporation. Emphasizes the evaluation of environmental opportunities and constraints in light of a corporation’s internal strengths and weaknesses. Emphasis is placed on integrating previous coursework into meaningful corporate, business, and functional strategies. Students should plan to take this course in the last semester of their graduating year.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or who are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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Marketing |
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MKT 305 Principles of Marketing (3)
A survey of the fundamental features of contemporary marketing systems and the planning required to make available satisfying goods and services at a profit. A study of the complex and dynamic activities of marketing functions, explaining the roles of marketing in society and the institutions that compose the marketing system. Focuses on the marketing mix: product development and differentiation, distribution/supply chain management, pricing, and promotion.
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MKT 316 Advertising and Sales Promotion (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 .
A systematic and comprehensive study of the management of the overall advertising effort in modern corporations. Topics include: development and implementation of advertising campaigns; overseeing the placement of advertising of all types in the various media, such as radio, television, newspapers, magazines, direct mail, Internet and outdoor; and the coordination of the advertising effort with the company’s overall marketing program.
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MKT 320 Sales (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305
A comprehensive study focusing on personal selling. The dynamics involved in business to business marketing of products, services, and ideas are investigated. Topics include preparation for successful presentations, dyadic, and sales management functions. Students will identify problems and develop solutions through application of appropriate skills and actions in case studies and active participation.
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MKT 322 Retail Management (3)
A comprehensive study of the management of the retailing environment. Problems and alternatives facing retail establishments with respect to marketing functions are examined. Topics include: location, organization, operation, promotion, and merchandising policies.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 330 Marketing Channels and Distribution (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 .
A study of the management of the firm’s distribution system to provide effective, efficient, and reliable delivery of products and services.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 340 Marketing Research (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 and either BGEN 202 or MATH 105 .
Marketing research is the key link between the customers which the organization serves and the strategic decision makers in that organization, whether in the for-profit or not-for-profit sector. Focuses on the gathering and analysis of data. Includes research design, primary and secondary data sources, quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation, and the use of statistical software.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 406 Consumer Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 .
An in-depth study of the concepts that help marketers understand why consumers behave as they do in the marketplace. Additionally, the impact of consumer behavior on the organizational-buyer relationship is included. Topics include the review of consumer research processes, market segmentation, strategic targeting, and the study of the consumer as an individual. Throughout the course students develop a project that applies consumer research and behavior. Among the topics related to consumer behavior are motivation, personality, perception, learning, attitude formation, marketing communications and social and cultural impacts. An international cross-cultural perspective and ethical dimensions of the consumer’s decision-making process are studied.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 410 Product and Price Management (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 .
Product planning and new product development are discussed. Topics include concept development, test marketing, product positioning, and branding strategies. Conjoint analysis is used for new product development. Economic, financial, legal, and behavioral issues are considered in making pricing decisions
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 412 International Marketing (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305
International Marketing addresses global issues and describes concepts relevant to global marketing, regardless of the current level or extent of the firm’s international involvement. Emphasis is on the strategic implications of competition within different country’s markets. The scope is not limited to a specific country or region. The purpose is to develop a framework or process for identifying and analyzing the important cultural and environmental differences among countries or global regions that impact purchasing decisions. As a result of completing this course, when surveying the tasks of marketing within a new international market, the marketer will understand and apply the process for creating market plans that include the impact of important cultural, economic, political, and social differences and changes within the various countries and regions.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 441 Applied Marketing Research (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 340
This course is focused on learning to conduct marketing/business survey research. It is client-based, meaning that you will learn the process by working on a project for a client–preferably from the local business community.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into a business student status or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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MKT 445 Marketing Management (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 and two additional Marketing courses.
The application of fundamentals and theory to the development of marketing strategy in such areas as : product development, pricing, distribution networks, and promotion. Combines qualitative and quantitative analysis. Involves the use of marketing support software.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 101 General Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 91 , or Mathematics ACT 19+, or qualifying COMPASS score.
A survey course including selected topics from problem solving, set theory, consumer math, and algebra.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 101C General Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: Mathematics score less than 18
Co-requisites: MATH 101L
A survey course including selected topics from problem solving, set theory, consumer mathematics, and algebra.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 101L General Mathematics Review (0)
Co-requisites: MATH 101C
Expansion of topics from MATH 101C plus supplemental basic material.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 103 College Algebra (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 91 , or Mathematics ACT 19+, or qualifying COMPASS score.
Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Graphing functions, operations with matrices, sequences, series, permutations and combinations included.. 3 hours lecture.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 103C College Algebra (3)
Prerequisites: MATH ACT less than 19
Co-requisites: MATH 103L
Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Graphing functions, operations with matrices, sequences, series, permutations and combinations included.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 103L College Algebra Review (0)
Co-requisites: MATH 103C
Expansion of topics from MATH103C plus supplemental basic material.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 104 College Trigonometry (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 103 or Mathematics ACT 25+.
Circular functions, trigonometric identities, applications to triangles, complex numbers.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 105 Elementary Statistics (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 103 or Mathematics ACT 25+.
Descriptive statistics, introduction to sampling statistics, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, and related topics.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 200 Introductory Geometry (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 101 or MATH 103 , or Mathematics ACT 25+.
Includes fundamental concepts of elementary geometry, points, lines, space, separation, simple closed curves.
Term Offered: (S)
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MATH 220 Discrete Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 103 and CS 201 .
Topics include the study of functions and relations, graphs and trees, combinatorics, sets, analysis of algorithms, and formal logic.
Term Offered: (S)
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MATH 250 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 103 and MATH 104 , or Mathematics ACT of 28 or higher.
An introduction to differential calculus, including the necessary techniques of inequalities, sets, relations, and analytic geometry. Limits, continuity, and differentiation of algebraic functions. Some applications of differentiation.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 251 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 250 with a grade of “C” or better.
A study of the definite and indefinite integrals, elements of analytic geometry to include: conic sections, polar coordinates, and vectors in two and three dimensions.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 252 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 251 with a grade of “C” or better.
Techniques and applications of integration, vectors in three-dimensional analytic geometry. Elements of infinite series and multiple integration. Introduction to differential equations.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 260 Elementary Number Theory (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 103 or consent of instructor.
Includes numeration systems, primes, divisibility, factorization, indeterminate problems, Diophantine equations, and analysis of congruences.
Term Offered: (Spring)
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MATH 290 History of Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: or or consent of instructor.
A survey of the development of mathematics from prehistoric times to the present, with emphasis on the mathematical theories and techniques of each period, with their historical evolution.
Term Offered: (Fall-even years)
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MATH 303 Mathematical Probability and Statistics I (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 105 (or consent of instructor), and MATH 252 .
Includes distributions of random variables, conditional probability, correlation coefficient, selected distributions, and interval estimation.
Term Offered: (S)
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MATH 304 Financial Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 252
Mathematical theory of interest and its applications to loans, annuities, bonds and financial portfolios.
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MATH 305 Mathematics for the Public Schools (3)
Prerequisites: and 60 semester hours previously earned.
A study of techniques appropriate for the teaching of mathematics. Student projects and 10 or more hours of classroom observation may be required. Grade of C (or better) necessary for teacher certification program when course is required.
Term Offered: (S)
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MATH 307 Abstract Algebra I (3)
Prerequisites:
Includes symbolic logic, sets, structure of number systems, introduction to group theory, survey of algebra and proofs of theorems.
Term Offered: (F)
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MATH 309 College Geometry (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 250 .
A careful treatment of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries with emphasis on a transformational point of view.
Term Offered: (S)
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MATH 310 Abstract Algebra II (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 307 .
A careful treatment of the structure of algebra, sets, relations, functions, with primary emphasis on group theory, rings integral domains, and fields.
Term Offered: (S)
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MATH 317 Mathematics for Physical Sciences I (3)
Prerequisites: or ,
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Term Offered: (F)
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MATH 318 Mathematics for Physical Sciences II (3)
Prerequisites: or
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Term Offered: (S)
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MATH 320 Applied Linear Algebra (3)
Prerequisites:
A computational treatment of systems of linear equations employing the concepts of linear transformations, matrices and determinants. Other topics covered include eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Term Offered: (Fall)
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MATH 330 Mathematical Software-Statistics (1)
Prerequisites:
An introduction to software for doing descriptive and inferential statistics.
Term Offered: (F)
Note: Technology Fee
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MATH 331 Mathematical Software-Numerics (1)
Prerequisites: , ,
Introduction to software for doing numerical linear algebra and simulations.
Term Offered: (F)
Note: Technology Fee
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MATH 332 Mathematical Software-Symbolics (1)
Prerequisites:
Introduction to software for doing symbolic manipulations and generation of exact closed-form solutions when they exist.
Term Offered: (F)
Note: Technology Fee
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MATH 340 Mathematical Explorations (1)
Prerequisites: MATH 250 or consent of instructor.
Interesting but non-routine problems will be considered, especially those solvable with simple methods. May be repeated up to four times.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 403 Differential Equations (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 252 and
Topics include solving linear and nonlinear differential equations, systems of linear differential equations, fundamental existence theorems, numerical solutions, and the use of Laplace transforms.
Term Offered: (Spring, odd years)
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MATH 404 Mathematical Probability and Statistics II (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 303 .
Continuation of MATH 303 . Includes introduction to limiting distributions, hypothesis testing, sufficient statistics, analysis of variance and non-parametric statistics.
Term Offered: (F)
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MATH 414 Special Methods in the Teaching of Mathematics (2)
Prerequisites: MATH 305 , one of the set– , , (may be taken concurrently)–and consent of instructor.
Observation (10 or more hours), methods, and media appropriate to the teaching of mathematics.
Term Offered: (F)
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MATH 420 Special Topics (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Extended study beyond introductory courses in number theory, abstract algebra, geometry, topology, complex variables, or other topics of interest.
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MATH 425 Linear Algebra (3)
Prerequisites: ,
Formal treatment of linear transformations, matrices and determinants. Other topics covered include vector spaces and eigenvalue theory.
Term Offered: (S) even years
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MATH 451 Real Analysis I (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 220 and MATH 252
Utilizes the concepts of limit points and cluster points in the study of functions of one variable. Properties of continuous and differentiable functions. Riemann and Darboux integration, and sequences and series of functions are discussed.
Term Offered: (F)
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MATH 452 Real Analysis II (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 451
The study of metric and Banach spaces; integration theory including Riemann, Lebesgue, and Stieltjes integrals; and functional analysis.
Term Offered: (Spring of odd years)
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MATH 460 Numerical Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: CS 201 , MATH 252 , and
Solutions of problems by numerical methods. Includes error analysis, polynomial approximations, numerical integration, and differentiation.
Term Offered: (F)
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MATH 470 Independent Study (1-6)
Prerequisites: More than 11 hours in mathematics courses numbered 300 or above. Application must be made and approved by a committee before the student can register for independent study.
Students work on mathematical problems outside the scope of normal courses under minimal supervision. Student must give an oral presentation and a written summary of project.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 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. Application must be made and approved by a committee before the student can register for the honors course.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MATH 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. Application must be made and approved by a committee before the student can register for the honors course.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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MDTH 450 Medical Technology Practicum (15)
Prerequisites: Departmental approval
Clinical laboratory science coursework taken at an accredited School of Clinical Laboratory Science.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Note: May be repeated for up to 30 hours.
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MUS 101A Introduction to Music (3)
A general survey of western music from the Middle Ages to the present for students without a working knowledge of music fundamentals. Listening assignments, including attendance at selected concerts, may be included.
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MUS 101B Introduction to Music (3)
A detailed survey of western music from the Middle Ages to the present for students with a working knowledge of music fundamentals. Listening assignments, including attendance at selected concerts, will be included.
Term Offered: (F)
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MUS 106 Music Theory I (3)
Prerequisites: Passing grade on Music Fundamentals Entrance Examination.
Integrated theory course including part-writing, sight-singing and ear-training.
Term Offered: (F)
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MUS 107 Music Theory II (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MUS 106 .
A continuation of Music Theory I.
Term Offered: (S)
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MUS 161A Class Piano I (1)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Designed to develop fundamental keyboard skills in a classroom/laboratory situation.
Term Offered: F,S
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MUS 161B Class Piano II (1)
Prerequisites: MUS 161A with a grade of C or better; consent of instructor.
Designed to develop fundamental keyboard skills in a classroom/laboratory situation.
Term Offered: F,S
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MUS 162 Woodwind Methods (1)
Prerequisites:
The fundamentals of playing and teaching the woodwind instruments with emphasis on teaching procedures.
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