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2021-2022 Academic Catalog June 1, 2021- May 31, 2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Athletic Training

  
  • AT 570 Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Healthcare I

    (1)
    Prerequisites: Admission in the Graduate Athletic Training Program
    Co-requisites: AT 520  

    This course introduces concepts regarding evidence-based practice and research as they relate to healthcare.


(1)
  
  • AT 571 Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Healthcare II

    (1)
    Prerequisites: AT 520 AT 570 
    Co-requisites: AT 521 AT 560 

    This course explores advanced concepts regarding evidence-based practice and research as they relate to healthcare and prepares tudents to integrate these concepts into clinical practice.


(1)
  
  • AT 606 Organization and Administration in Athletic-Training

    (2)
    Prerequisites: AT 614 AT 663  
    Co-requisites: AT 664 AT 665  

    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, facilities operation, personnel supervision, public relations and organizational structures.


(2)
  
  • AT 607 General Medical, Pharmacological, and Radiological Concerns in Athletic Training II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: AT 503 /AT 503L AT 504 /AT 504L AT 512 /AT 512L AT 513 /AT 513L AT 562 
    Co-requisites: AT 607L AT 615 /AT 615L AT 667 

    This course focuses on identifying and managing clinical pathologies, including systemic conditions, injuries, and illnesses that may affect participation and the general well-being of the physically active patient. Content includes recognizing and differentiating signs and symptoms, emergency care, referral, radiological interpretation, and pharmacological concerns. Emphasis is placed on the gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, neurological, ENT, urogenital, endocrine, and metabolic systems.


(3)
  
  • AT 607L General Medical, Pharmacological, and Radiological Concerns in Athletic Training II Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: AT 503 /AT 503L AT 504 /AT 504L AT 512 /AT 512L AT 513 /AT 513L AT 562 
    Co-requisites: AT 607 AT 615 /AT 615L AT 667 

    This lab focuses on developing the skills to identify, interpret and differentiate signs and symptoms related to clinical pathologies, including systemic conditions, injuries, and illnesses that may affect participation and the general well-being of the physically active patient.  Emphasis is placed on skills related to clinical evaluation, emergency care, and radiological interpretation of the gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, neurological, ENT, urogenital, endocrine, and metabolic systems.


(0)
  
  • AT 614 Psychological, Social and Diversity Concerns in Athletic Training

    (2)
    Prerequisites: AT 503 /AT 503L AT 504 /AT 504L AT 512 /AT 512L AT 513 /AT 513L AT 562 
    Co-requisites: AT 663 

    This course will discuss theories and principles related to the psychosocial aspects and well-being of the physically active patient.  Content will include mental and emotional development and health, response to injury, coping mechanisms, diversity issues, and helping strategies for patient referral and advocacy.


(2)
  
  • AT 615 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation II

    (4)
    Prerequisites: AT 606 AT 664 AT 665 
    Co-requisites: AT 607 /AT 607L AT 615L AT 667 

    The course expands on the informational theory presented in AT 513 and explores the application of therapeutic exercises, manual therapies, 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 615L Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation II Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: AT 606 AT 664 AT 665 
    Co-requisites: AT 607 /AT 607L AT 615 AT 667 

    This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to practice the therapeutic exercises, manual therapies, 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 622 Special Topics in AT

    (2)
    Prerequisites: AT 607 /AT 607L AT 615 /AT 615L AT 650 AT 667 
    Co-requisites: AT 668 AT 672 

    This course examines the special topics pertaining to the field of athletic training and sports medicine.  The focus on the course is to aid students in their preparation for taking the BOC Examination.


(2)
  
  • AT 640 Independent Study Lab Assistants

    (3)
    Prerequisites: A C or better in the assigned lab assistant role and approval from the Athletic Training Program Director.
    This course is designed to enable students to serve as a Lab Assistant for lab courses they have already successfully passed with a C or better.  Its purpose is to allow the student to increase their knowledge of the course content through detailed instruction of current students, under the direct supervision of current athletic training faculty, and expose them to instructional opportunities they are not given in the tradition athletic training curriculum.


(3)
  
  • AT 650 Clinical Immersion I

    (4)
    Prerequisites: AT 606 AT 664 AT 665 
    Co-requisites: AT 607 /AT 607L AT 615 /AT 615L AT 667  

    This clinical experience is designed to immerse the student into a full-time professional athletic training setting during the second 8-weeks of the semester while still working under the supervision and direction of a trained preceptor.  Students are removed from other curricular responsibilities to encourage emphasis on real-world expectations.  This immersion may occur in any setting or facility approved by the athletic training faculty.


(4)
  
  • AT 651 Clinical Immersion II

    (4)
    Prerequisites: AT 607 /AT 607L ; AT 615 /AT 615L ; AT 650 ; AT 667  
    Co-requisites: AT 622 ; AT 668 ; AT 672  

    This clinical experience is designed to immerse the student into a full-time professional athletic training setting during the second 8-weeks of the semester while still working under the supervision and direction of a trained preceptor.  Students are removed from other curricular responsibilities to encourage emphasis on real-world expectations.  This immersion may occur in any setting or facility approved the athletic training faculty.


(4)
  
  • AT 663 Interprofessional Practicum I

    (1)
    Prerequisites: AT 503 /AT 503L ; AT 504 /AT 504L ; AT 512 /AT 512L ; AT 513 /AT 513L AT 562  
    Co-requisites: AT 614  

    This practicum encourages inter-professional practice and collaboration as the student observes and participates in an off-campus experience at a facility with health are professionals in a setting that is non-traditional for athletic training and has been approved by the athletic training faculty.


(1)
  
  • AT 664 Interprofessional Practicum II

    (1)
    Prerequisites: AT 614 ; AT 663  
    Co-requisites: AT 606 ; AT 665  

    This practicum encourages inter-professional practice and collaboration as the student observes and participates in an off-campus experience at a facility with health care professionals in a setting that is non-traditional for athletic training and has been approved by the athletic training faculty.


(1)
  
  • AT 665 Athletic Training Practicum and Seminar IV

    (1)
    Prerequisites: AT 614 ; AT 663  
    Co-requisites: AT 606 ; AT 664  

    This hybrid course will have online instruction and prerequisite tasks for students to complete at the beginning of summer II session before reporting to campus at the end of the summer II session and up until the beginning of the fall semester.  The on-campus portion of this course is a face-to-face intensive to prepare graduate athletic training students to assist health care personnel in caring for physically active patients.  This course is designed to provide students with programmatic orientation information and assist in enhancing hands-on skills students will need to perform during patient interactions related to clinical experiences.  Additional emphasis includes pre-season screening and medical coverage experiences.


(1)
  
  • AT 667 Athletic Training Practicum and Seminar V

    (3)
    Prerequisites: AT 606 ; AT 664 ; AT 665  
    Co-requisites: AT 607 /AT 607L ; AT 615 /AT 615L  

    This practicum course that occurs during the first 8-weeks of the semester provides students with clinical-based opportunities and experience in working with physically active patients.  Student will be required to complete a minimum of 10 clinical hours per week while assigned to a clinical rotation.  Classroom and laboratory sessions are designed to help the learner work towards mastery of specific educational competencies and clinical proficiencies.  Competencies and proficiencies to be rehearsed and assessed will be linked to courses previously taken.  Areas of emphasis include upper extremity evaluation, therapeutic modalities, psycho-social issues, and administrative healthcare topics.


(3)
  
  • AT 668 Athletic Training Practicum and Seminar VI

    (3)
    Prerequisites: AT 607 /AT 607L AT 615 /AT 615L AT 650 , AT 667 
    Co-requisites: AT 622 AT 672 

    This practicum course that occurs during the first 8 weeks of the semester provides students with clinical-based opportunities and experiences in working with physically active patients. Students are required to complete a minimum of 10 clinical hours per week while assigned to a clinical rotation.  Classroom and laboratory sessions are designed to help the learner work towards mastery of specific educational competencies and clinical proficiencies.  Competencies and proficiencies to be rehearsed and assessed will be linked to courses previously taken.  Areas of emphasis include therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation and medical, pharmacological, and radiological concerns.


(3)
  
  • AT 672 Research Capstone

    (1)
    Prerequisites: AT 607 /AT 607L AT 615 /AT 615L AT 650 AT 667 
    Co-requisites: AT 622  , AT 668  

    This course is the culmination of the student’s research agenda/project spanning the entire graduate program.  The goal of this capstone is to present a professional presentation and/or publication based on information and research conducted by the student in previous evidence-based practice courses and practicums.


(1)
  
  • 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 are practiced and assessed to given standards of achievement and linked to courses previously taken. Students are required to average approximately 15 clinical hours per week while assigned to a clinical rotation, in addition to the laboratory meetings each week.  The area of emphasis will include orthopedics.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(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 are practiced and assessed to given standards of achievement and linked to courses previously taken. Students are required to average approximately 15 clinical hours per week while assigned to a clinical rotation, in addition to the laboratory meetings each week. The area of emphasis will include general medicine.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)

Biology

  
  • BIOL 101 Biology: Theme

    (4)


    Co-requisites: BIOL 101L.

     

    A thematic approach to biology covering basic concepts in organismal biology, cellular biology, and evolution or ecology with emphasis on critical thinking skills, science in society and use of scientific method. Students must enroll in the concurrent lab section. Students may use one BIOL 101 or BIOL 102 towards a biology major or minor. 

     


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.

(4)
  
  • BIOL 102 Biology: Theme

    (3)
    A thematic approach to biology covering basic concepts in organismal biology, cellular biology, and evolution or ecology with emphasis on critical thinking skills, science in society and use of scientific method. Students may use one BIOL 101 or BIOL 102 towards a biology major or minor. 


(3)
  
  • BIOL 110 Life Sciences for Elementary School Teachers

    (4)
    Co-requisites: BIOL 110L

    Provides prospective elementary education students with a fundamental background in the life sciences. Topics include cell biology, molecular biology, diversity of life, human biology and ecology. Students must enroll in the concurrent lab section. This course may only be used for the completion of group 1 electives in the elementary education program. Students may not use this course to fulfill the 4-hour lab science requirement in the general education program.  


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 121 Foundations of Biology I

    (4)
    Co-requisites: BIOL 121L.

    Introduction to scientific methodology and critical thinking in science. Topics covered will include biochemistry, cellular structure and function, cell division, DNA replication, protein synthesis, genetics, and biotechnology with legal and ethical implications. Biology majors must complete with a C or better to enroll in 200 level or higher biology courses.  


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 122 Foundations of Biology II

    (4)
    Co-requisites: BIOL 122L.

    Introduction to scientific methodology and critical thinking in science. Topics covered will include evolution, taxonomy of organisms, animal and plant anatomy and physiology, and ecology. Biology majors must complete with a C or better to enroll in 200 level or higher biology courses.  


    Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • BIOL 130 Freshman Biology Seminar

    (1)
    Co-requisites: BIOL 121 

    Course is designed to support BIOL 121. Subject matter for foundations of biology and general chemistry courses will be used to develop student success skills including studying in the sciences, basic data analysis, lab safety, and critical thinking. Class will be used as a baseline for assessing student learning throughout the program. Required for all Biology majors. 


(1)
  
  • BIOL 201 Ecology and Field Methods

    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of the following with a C or better: BIOL 121 , BIOL 122 , and MATH 103  (or equivalent proficiency) or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisites: BIOL 201L.

    Examination of the interaction of organisms with their environment including population growth and regulation, interaction among species, and the structure and function of communities and ecosystems. Impact of humans on the environment and its consequences to society and human health are discussed.


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

    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of the following with a C or better: BIOL 121 , BIOL 122 MATH 103 , CHEM 101 , and CHEM 111   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 215 Medicinal Plants and Ethnobotany

    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of the following with a C or better: BIOL 121 , BIOL 122   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 220 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 230 Sophomore Biology Seminar

    (1)
    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIOL 121 BIOL 122 , CHEM 101 , and CHEM 111 
    Course is designed to develop skills in research including data and primary literature analysis, database searches, scientific writing skills, lab safety, and critical thinking skills. Class will be used to assess student progress through the program and begin career development. Required for all Biology majors. 


(1)
  
  • BIOL 231 Herpetology

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of the following with a C or better: BIOL 121  and BIOL 122  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: Completion of a 100 level BIOL course , 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

    (3)
    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 121  and BIOL 122 , 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 & Science Careers Exploration

    (1)
    This is a course designed to help students learn about various health and science professions. The course will assist students in many areas of their career development, from deciding on a career path to learning about resumes, interviewing, and applying to graduate/professional school. Students will directly explore career choices in the field of health and/or science.


(1)
  
  • BIOL 301 Plants as Organisms

    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of the following with a C or better: BIOL 121 BIOL 122 , MATH 103 CHEM 101 CHEM 111 , CHEM 102  and CHEM 112 , 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: Completion of the following with a C or better: BIOL 121 BIOL 122 , MATH 103 CHEM 101 CHEM 111 , CHEM 102  and CHEM 112 , 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: Completion of BIOL 121  and BIOL 122   (BIOL 201 CHEM 102 , and CHEM 111  recommended) 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 320 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 326 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    (1)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Supervised experience as instructional assistant in the biological sciences. Students will actively attend at least one laboratory per week with additional time committed to assessment, course development, tutoring, or peer mentoring. Repeatable for credit.*

     

    Note: Course can be used only once for credit towards a biology major or minor. 


    Note: *Course will be graded. Curriculum will be changed in order to assess student performance. Will support mentoring program in sciences.

(1)
  
  • BIOL 329 Microbiology

    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of the following with a C or better: BIOL 121 BIOL 122 , MATH 103 CHEM 101 CHEM 111 , CHEM 102  and CHEM 112 , or permission of instructor.
    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 , BIOL 121 , or BIOL 122 , or permission of instructor.
    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 350 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.


(2)
  
  • BIOL 351 Biology Shadowing/Internship II

    (2)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 350 , Sophomore standing or higher and permission of instructor.
    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.


(2)
  
  • BIOL 369 Evolution

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of the following with a C or better: BIOL 121 , BIOL 122 MATH 103  or permission of instructor.
    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: Completion of the following with a C or better: BIOL 121 , BIOL 122  MATH 105 , and CHEM 331  or permission of instructor.
    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: Completion of BIOL 121 , 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 420 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 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 470 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 471 Senior Independent Research II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 470 
    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)
  
  • 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)

Business General

  
  • BGEN 101 Business Mathematics

    (3)
    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 an overview of the cultural, economic, financial and political forces that shape the current international business environment, as well as an introduction to theories, concepts and skills relevant to managing effectively in today’s globalized world. It focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with organizational management and business strategy in the global environment. This course is recommended to be taken in the first semester of students’ senior year, before Strategic Management.


    Note: This course is 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 the 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 is 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 the courses in their curriculum requirements.


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  • 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)
    .


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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:
    Satisfy one of the following:


    Co-requisites: CHEM 111 .

    An introduction to the properties of materials and their interactions. Includes the nature of science and the measurement, atomic theory, chemical reactions and bonding, energy, and the nature of solids, liquids, and gases. Primarily intended for science majors, pre-professional health majors, and those who may need more than one year of chemistry.


    Three hours lecture.
(3)
   (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:  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 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.


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  • CHEM 280 Health & Science Careers Exploration

    (1)
    This is a course designed to help students learn about various health and science professions. The course will assist students in many areas of their career development, from deciding on a career path to learning about resumes, interviewing, and applying to graduate/professional school. Students will directly explore career choices in the field of health and/or science.


(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.


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  • CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I

    (4)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 , 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 .
    A continuation of CHEM 331 .


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • CHEM 341 Biochemistry

    (3)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 331 .
    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: 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: CHEM 102  ,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 .


    Three hours laboratory
(1)
  
  • CHEM 401 Physical Chemistry – Thermodynamics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 PHYS 102  or PHYS 202 ,  MATH 253  or concurrently.     
    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)
   (3)
  
  • CHEM 407 Physical Chemistry Laboratory

    (1)
    Co-requisites: CHEM 401 

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 401 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 401 .


    Three hours laboratory.
(1)
  
  • CHEM 413 Inorganic Chemistry

    (3)
    Prerequisites: 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 .


    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 415 Electron Imaging and X-ray Microanalysis

    (2)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 101  or PHYS 101  or PHYS 201 
    An introduction to principles, applications, and practical aspects of electron microscopy and X-ray based quantitative compositional analysis. Includes hands-on instrument and software experience.


    One (1) hour lecture. Two (2) hours lab.
(2)
  
  • 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 .


    Three hours laboratory.
(1)
  
  • 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.


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