Apr 17, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog (August 2018 - July 2019) 
    
2018-2019 Academic Catalog (August 2018 - July 2019) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Athletic Training

  
  • AT 329 Therapeutic Exercises I

    (4)
    Prerequisites: AT 236  and AT 236L  
    Co-requisites: AT 329L  

    This course explains the use and theory of therapeutic exercises, manual therapies, and exercise and rehabilitation equipment used in the the sports medicine setting for rehabilitation and reconditioning of orthopedic injuries.


    Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
(4)
  
  • AT 329L Therapeutic Exercises I Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: AT 236   and AT AT 236L  
    Co-requisites: AT 329  

    This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to practice the various therapeutic exercise techniques, as learned in the lecture portion-AT 329 Therapeutic Exercises I . The student will have the laboratory opportunity to observe and practice Therapeutic Exercises for different therapeutic purposes in an injured person. This will enable the student to get the hands-on experience to assist in their development and application of previously learned skills.


    One hour laboratory [in conjunction with AT 329 Lecture].
(0)
  
  • AT 330 Athletic Training Seminar

    (1-3)
    On various topics in athletic training.


(1-3)
  
  • AT 331 Therapeutic Modalities

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L
    Co-requisites: AT 331L  

    This course explains the use and theory of therapeutic modalities used for rehabilitation in the sports medicine setting. The course will provide information that will thoroughly explain theory and principle behind therapeutic modality use.


    Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
(4)
  
  • AT 331L Therapeutic Modalities Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L
    Co-requisites: AT 331  

    This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to practice the use of therapeutic modalities, as learned in the lecture portion-AT 331, Therapeutic Modalities  . The student will have the laboratory opportunity to observe, practice and initiate Therapeutic Modality usage for different therapeutic purposes in an injured person. This will enable the student to get the hands-on experience to assist in their development and application of previously learned skills.


    One hour laboratory [in conjunction with AT 331 lecture].
(0)
  
  • AT 332 Therapeutic Exercises II

    (4)
    Prerequisites: AT 329   and AT 329L  
    Co-requisites: AT 332L

    This course expands on the informational theory presented in AT 329 and explores the application of therapeutic exercises, manual therapies, and exercise and rehabilitation equipment used in the sports medicine setting for rehabilitation and reconditioning of orthopedic injuries.  Emphasis is placed on injury and body part specific development of rehabilitative exercises and protocols.


(4)
  
  • AT 332L Therapeutic Exercises II Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: AT 329  and AT 329L  
    Co-requisites: AT 332  

    This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to practice the therapeutic exercises, manual therapies, and exercise and rehabilitation equipment used in the sports medicine setting for rehabilitation and reconditioning of orthopedic injuries in direct conjunction with the development and implementation of specific injury and body part rehabilitative exercises and protocols.


(0)
  
  • AT 340 Independent Study

    (1-3)
    Consists of advanced study, reading, and/or research in athletic training.


(1-3)
  
  • AT 350 Athletic Training Internships

    (1-6)
    Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the class work applied to field situations.  Must be approved by faculty supervisor.


(1-6)
  
  • AT 406 Organization and Administration in Sports Medicine

    (2)
    Prerequisites: AT 126   and AT 242  
    This course is a study of the concepts of health care organization and administration relative to athletic training. The course will discuss such topics as legal liability, fiscal management, facilities operation, personnel supervision, public relations and organizational structures.


(2)
  
  • AT 420 Athletic Training Special Topics

    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: AT 4601  
    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.


(1-3)
  
  • AT 430 Athletic Training Seminar

    (1-3)
    On various topics in athletic training.


(1-3)
  
  • AT 440 Independent Study

    (1-3)
    Consists of advanced study, reading, and/or research in athletic training.


(1-3)
  
  • AT 444 Therapeutic & Psychosocial Intervention in Athletic Training

    (2)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L, or consent of 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.


(2)
  
  • AT 449 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.


(3)
  
  • AT 475 Research Methods in Athletic Training

    (2)
    Prerequisites: AT 406 , AT 449  
    Co-requisites: AT 4602 , AT 420  

    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.


    (Two hours lecture)
(2)
  
  • AT 2602 Pre-Professional Athletic Training Practicum

    (1)
    Prerequisites: AT 242  , AT 243  , and BIOL 101  
    This practicum course will be taken by students in the semester immediately prior to application to the professional phase of the Athletic Training Program.  It will provide the student with clinical based opportunities within a professional athletic training setting.  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 obtain on campus clinical hours during the semester, in addition to one hour laboratory each week.


(1)
  
  • AT 3601 Athletic Training Practicum I

    (2)
    Prerequisites: AT 2602 
    The first professional phase practicum course provides the student with clinical based opportunities within a variety of athletic training 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 10 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 orthopedics.


(2)
  
  • AT 3602 Athletic Training Practicum II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: AT 3601  
    This second professional phase practicum course provides the student with clinical-based opportunities within a variety of athletic training 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 physical therapy and therapeutic rehabilitation.


(3)
  
  • AT 4601 Athletic Training Practicum III

    (3)
    Prerequisites: AT 3602 
    This third professional phase practicum course provides the student with clinical-based opportunities within a variety of athletic training 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 orthopedics.


(3)
  
  • AT 4602 Athletic Training Practicum IV

    (3)
    Prerequisites: AT 4601  
    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.


    Two hours lecture and one hour laboratory.
(3)

Biology

  
  • BIOL 101 General Biology I

    (4)
    Co-requisites: BIOL 101L

    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.


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 102 General Biology II

    (4)
    Co-requisites: BIOL 102L

    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.


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 103 General Biology for Biology Majors

    (4)
    Co-requisites: BIOL 103L, 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.


    Note: Biology Majors Only
(4)
  
  • 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).
    Co-requisites: BIOL 201L

    Taxonomy, ecological principles, major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, fundamentals of human ecology, quantitative field study techniques.


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 202 Animals as Organisms

    (4)
    Prerequisites:   and   or BIOL 103   ,   ,   , and   with a C or better, or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 202L

    Form, function, behavior, development, and classification in the major animal groups.


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 211 Digestion, Nutrition, and Cooking

    (4)
    Prerequisites: None
    Co-requisites: BIOL 211L

    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. 


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory
    Note: On-line course
(4)
  
  • 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.


(3)
  
  • 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.


(3)
  
  • BIOL 215 Medicinal Plants and Ethnobotany

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  and BIOL 102  or BIOL 103  , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 215L

    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.


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 231 Herpetology

    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  and BIOL 102  or BIOL 103  , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 231L

    Anatomy, taxonomy, evolution, life history, biogeography, physiology, and identification of amphibians and reptiles.


    Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(3)
  
  • BIOL 233 Ornithology

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  and BIOL 102  or BIOL 103  , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 233L

    Anatomy, taxonomy, evolution, biogeography, flight, migration, behavior, reproduction, and field identification of birds.


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 249 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.
(3)
  
  • BIOL 265 Local Flora

    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  and BIOL 102  or BIOL 103 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 265L

    Principles of identifying, classifying, naming, and preserving plants, with emphasis on the local flora.


    Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(3)
  
  • 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.


(1)
  
  • 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 or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 301L

    Advanced study of the morphology, physiology, life cycles, ecology, and uses of cyanobacteria, lichens, fungi, algae, bryophytes, fern allies, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • 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.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 302L

    Biology, chemistry, and physics of living systems at the cellular and molecular levels. Emphasis is placed on eukaryotic cellular biology.


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 315 Freshwater Ecology

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 102  or BIOL 103  and BIOL 201 ; CHEM 101  and CHEM 111 , or permission of instructor. 
    Co-requisites: BIOL 315L

    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.


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 329 Microbiology

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  and BIOL 102  or BIOL 103  ,   with a C or better
    Co-requisites: BIOL 329L

    The biology of micro-organisms and of the immune system, applied microbiology, and basic laboratory procedures.


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 335 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  or BIOL 103  
    Co-requisites: BIOL 335L

    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.


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 336 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335   or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 336L

    Anatomy and physiology of the human endocrine, lymphatic, immune, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.  Laboratory includes detailed study of macroscopic and microscopic anatomy and exploration of physiological concepts.


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 369 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.


(3)
  
  • BIOL 370 Research

    (1-4)
    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 .


(1-4)
  
  • BIOL 401 Genetics

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 ; CHEM 331 ; MATH 105  (MATH 253  recommended)
    Co-requisites: BIOL 401L

    Mendelian, cytological, microbial, molecular, and population genetics. Includes the human genome project, bioinformatics, and the legal and ethical considerations of public genetic information.


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 419 Immunology

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  or BIOL 103  , BIOL 302  (or concurrent); CHEM 331 , or permission of instructor. 
    Co-requisites: BIOL 419L

    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.


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • 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.


(2)
  
  • 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.


(3)
  
  • 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.


(3)
  
  • BIOL 2201 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 be taken for credit repeatedly.


(1-5)
  
  • BIOL 2202 Special Topics

    (1-5)
    Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 2202L

    Courses in diverse areas of biology. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by appropriate title on transcript. Required laboratory BIOL 2202L.  May be taken for credit repeatedly.


(1-5)
  
  • BIOL 3501 Biology Shadowing/Internship I

    (2)
    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher and permission of instructor.
    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.


(2)
  
  • BIOL 3502 Biology Shadowing/Internship II

    (2)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 3501  ; Sophomore standing or higher and permission of instructor.
    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.


(2)
  
  • BIOL 4201 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 be taken for credit repeatedly.


(1-5)
  
  • BIOL 4202 Special Topics

    (1-5)
    Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 4202L

    Courses in diverse areas of biology.  Specific topics to be announced and indicated by appropriate title on transcript.  Required laboratory BIOL 4202L.  May be taken for credit repeatedly.


(1-5)
  
  • BIOL 4701 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.


(3)
  
  • BIOL 4702 Senior Independent Research II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 4701 
    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 .


(3)

Business Education & Office Administration

  
  • 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.


(3)
  
  • BEOA 420 Special Topics

    (1-3)
    .


(1-3)
  
  • BEOA 440 Independent Study

    (1-3)
    .


(1-3)

Business General

  
  • 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.


(3)
  
  • BGEN 105 Introduction to Business

    (3)


    This course provides students with an overview of basic business concepts in accounting, finance, marketing, management, globalization, and human resource management. Other topics introduced include: managing in a rapidly changing business environment, social responsibilities, environmental issues, and ethics.

    Note:  This course is not be counted as a business elective, but may be used as a general education or general elective.


(3)
  
  • BGEN 110 Introduction to Computers in Business

    (3)


    An introduction to business computer application software. Business related application skills are developed through hands-on usage of business software applications by creating (1) presentations; (2) basic numerical spreadsheet applications; (3) simple data base management systems; and (4) basic word processing documents.

    Note:  This course may not be counted as an emphasis business elective.


    Note: This course is not to be counted as a business elective, but may be used as a general elective.

(3)
  
  • BGEN 120 Special Topics: Freshman Level

    (1-3)
    .


(1-3)
  
  • BGEN 202 Decision Sciences I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 103  or MATH 103C  
    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.


(3)
  
  • 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.


(3)
  
  • BGEN 220 Special Topics: Sophomore Level

    (1-3)
    .


(1-3)
  
  • 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.


(3)
  
  • 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.


(3)
  
  • 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.
(3)
  
  • BGEN 320 Special Topics: Junior Level

    (1-3)
    .


(1-3)
  
  • 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.


(3)
  
  • BGEN 412 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.
(3)
  
  • BGEN 420 Special Topics: Senior Level

    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Based upon course content, the instructor will determine required prerequisite(s).
    Selected topics in the contemporary general business environment will be explored.


(1-3)
  
  • BGEN 440 Independent Study

    (1-3)
    .


(1-3)
  
  • BGEN 450 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.


(1-6)
  
  • BGEN 460 Practicum

    (3)
    Topics germane to the fields taught in the Department of Business will be selected based on anticipated student interest and staff availability.


(3)
  
  • BGEN 470 Research

    (3)
    .


(3)
  
  • BGEN 480 Honors

    (1-3)
    .


(1-3)

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry

    (3)
    An introduction to basic chemistry concepts and calculations. Three hours lecture.


(3)
  
  • 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 .


    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • 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 .


    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 111 General Chemistry Laboratory I

    (1)
    Co-requisites: CHEM 101  

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 101 .  Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 101 .


    Two hours laboratory.
(1)
  
  • CHEM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory II

    (1)
    Co-requisites: CHEM 102  

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 102 .  Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 102 .


    Three hours laboratory.
(1)
  
  • 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.


    One hour lecture.
(1)
  
  • CHEM 219 Laboratory Research Methodology

    (1)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 ; or PHYS 102  ; or PHYS 202  
    A laboratory-based introduction to research design and experimental methos in the physical sciences.


    Three hours lab.
(1)
  
  • CHEM 220 Special Topics: Chemistry

    (1-5)
    Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
    Courses in selected areas of chemistry.  Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript.  May be taken for credit repeatedly.


(1-5)
  
  • 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.


(1)
  
  • CHEM 302 Cell and Molecular Biology

    (4)
    Prerequisites: Same as BIOL 302  
    See BIOL 302 .


(4)
  
  • CHEM 320 Special Topics: Chemistry

    (1-5)
    Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
    Courses in selected areas of chemistry.  Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript.  May be taken for credit repeatedly.


(1-5)
  
  • 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.


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II

    (4)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 331  with a grade of C or better.
    A continuation of CHEM 331 .


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • CHEM 335 Introduction to Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

    (4)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 102   and CHEM 112  
    Introduction to inorganic structural properties and coordination, with emphasis on applications of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy. 


    3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab/week
(4)
  
  • CHEM 341 Biochemistry

    (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.


    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 347 Biochemistry Laboratory

    (1)
    Co-requisites: CHEM 341 .

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 341 .


    Three hours laboratory.
(1)
  
  • 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 .


    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 352 Instrumental Analysis

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CHEM 102  and CHEM 112  .  PHYS 102  or PHYS 202  previously or concurrently recommended.
    Co-requisites: CHEM 358 .

    Spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrometric methods of analysis are studied. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 358 .


    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • 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 .


    Six hours laboratory.
(2)
  
  • CHEM 358 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

    (1)
    Co-requisites: CHEM 352 .

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 352 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 352 .


    Six hours laboratory.
(1)
  
  • 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 254 .     
    Co-requisites: CHEM 407 .

    A calculus-based study of thermodynamics, phase equilibria, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 407 .


    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • 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 254 .
    A study of quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy.


    Three hours lecture.
(3)
 

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