2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    May 17, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Plans of study, course descriptions and the faculty directory apply to the academic year 2020-2021 unless otherwise noted and reflect official faculty action through April 2020. The University reserves the right to cancel any course, change programs of study, academic requirements, assignment of professors or the announced calendar.

Schedule of Course Offerings

Introductory courses in degree programs are normally offered annually. Upper-level courses (300-400) are offered either annually or in alternate years. A complete listing of courses and the schedule of classes of each term will be furnished to students before each registration period.

Some courses call for a prerequisite course. The prerequisite course must be taken first or equivalency of knowledge must be established. Equivalent proficiency may be shown by satisfactory scores on the College Board Achievement Tests, placement tests or other testing devices administered by the Wesleyan faculty. When permission of the instructor is required for a given course, this will be indicated.

The Course Numbering System

0-99 Developmental Courses
100-199 Freshman Level Courses
200-299 Sophomore Level Courses
300-399 Junior Level Courses
400-499 Senior Level Courses
 

Accounting

  
  • ACC 195 - Special Topics


    1-6 Semester Hours
    A study of special topics.

  
  • ACC 200 - Fundamental Accounting (Accounting for Non-Majors)


    3 Semester Hours
    Introduces non-accounting major to the basics of financial and managerial accounting. Topics include accounting cycle, financial statements, costing methods, internal management decisions, financial statement analysis and budgeting.

  
  • ACC 201 - Financial Accounting


    3 Semester Hours
    Introduces accounting as an information development and communication process that supports economic decision-making. Topics include the basic structure of accounting, accounting systems, balance sheet accounts, the income statement and the statement of cash flows.

  
  • ACC 202 - Managerial Accounting


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 201 
    A look at how accounting information can be interpreted and used by management in planning and controlling business activities. Using accounting information in planning for future operations, controlling operations and making routine and non-routine decisions.

  
  • ACC 310 - Cost Accounting


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 201 
    A second and more advanced level of managerial accounting intended for those majoring in accounting. This course will focus upon the use of cost data in decision making. Included will be the use of the computer as an aid for accumulating, processing and communicating cost accounting information.

  
  • ACC 311 - Personal Income Tax Accounting


    3 Semester Hours
    An introduction to taxation designed to give students a basic knowledge of deductions, depreciation, capital gain and losses and deferred compensation of individuals.

  
  • ACC 312 - Corporate Income Tax Accounting


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 311 
    An introduction to taxation for partnerships and corporations.

  
  • ACC 315 - Intermediate Accounting I


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 201 
    A theoretical study of basic accounting concepts and methodologies intended primarily for accounting majors. This course is the first of two courses designed to help prepare a student for a career in accounting.

  
  • ACC 316 - Intermediate Accounting II


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 315 
    A continuation of the theoretical study of basic accounting concepts and methodologies. This course is the second of two courses designed to help prepare a student for a career in accounting.

  
  • ACC 317 - Governmental and Non-For-Profit Accounting


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 202  or ACC 310 
    Accounting for non-for-profit organizations, with special emphasis placed on accounting for governmental agencies.

  
  • ACC 320 - Accounting Information Systems


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 202  or ACC 310 
    A basic course in accounting information systems and how they are used in business. Control and audit of the accounting information system will be explored as well as basic information system development concepts. Focus will be on gathering accounting data and communicating the data to decision makers.

  
  • ACC 325 - Fraud Examination


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 201  or JUS 205 
    An introduction to the principles of fraud examination. Techniques for the detection and prevention of the major types of occupational and management fraud will be explored. Students will examine relevant fraud cases and apply the critical thinking and technology skills used in fraud examination.

  
  • ACC 410 - Auditing


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 316 
    An overview of auditing, including the decision process of the individual business, internal controls, audit tests and documentation, sampling size and item testing, the use of computers in auditing and audit reports.

  
  • ACC 411 - Advanced Accounting Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 316 
    Topics covered may include, but are not limited to, accounting for combinations and consolidations, accounting for income taxes and accounting for pensions.

  
  • ACC 482 - Senior Seminar


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior standing
    A capstone course for accounting majors in which students will integrate knowledge from prior coursework and demonstrate their ability to work with contemporary issues in accounting. Seminar format; writing and presentation intensive.

    Writing Intensive
  
  • ACC 491 - Independent Study


    1-3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: Junior standing
    A student pursues a topic or project of mutual interest with a faculty member. An extensive written report is required. A written proposal for the independent study project must be approved in advance of the beginning of the semester for which academic credit is expected.

  
  • ACC 492 - Supervised Internship


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 316 , 36 semester hours (6 of these hours must be from upper level courses in the major), 2.0 cumulative GPA. and approval from the OCDL and the instructor.
    A Supervised work experience in accounting. A written proposal for the internship must be approved in advance of the beginning of the semester for which academic credit is expected. A report of the internship must be submitted following the internship.

  
  • ACC 495 - Topics in Accounting


    1-3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Specialized and advanced topics in accounting. Offered in a seminar format.

    Writing and Presentation Intensive

Anthropology

  
  • ANT 191 - Research Topics


    1-6 Semester Hours
    An area of study of interest to the student and usually taught on a one-on-one basis between a faculty member and the student.

  
  • ANT 195 - Special Topics


    1-6 Semester Hours
    A study of selected topics.

  
  • ANT 210 - Cultural Anthropology


    3 Semester Hours
    A study of the origin and development of man’s culture with special emphasis on preliterate societies, prehistoric and contemporary; the impact of advanced societies; and the future of man in anthropological perspective.

    Identical To: SOC 210 
  
  • ANT 420 - Emergence of Humans


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: SOC 101 
    A study of the paleoanthropological evidence used to answer the question, “Where have humans come from?” and theories associated with human phylogeny.

    Identical To: SOC 420 
  
  • ANT 491 - Research Topics


    1-6 Semester Hours
    An area of study of interest to the student and usually taught on a one-on-one basis between a faculty member and the student.

  
  • ANT 495 - Special Topics


    1-3 Semester Hours
    A study of selected topics.


Art

  
  • ART 101 - Art Appreciation


    3 Semester Hours
    An introduction to the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through a broad survey of the principles of art, architecture and visual media.

  
  • ART 104 - Drawing I


    3 Semester Hours
    This course in freehand visualization introduces students to various drawing materials, line quality and expression, composition, simple perspective, tone and shading. Personal creative expression is encouraged.

  
  • ART 107 - Sculpture: Design and Expression


    3 Semester Hours
    This course introduces the student to the sculpture process and three-dimensional design concepts. Technical methods of carving, clay-modeling, wood and metal construction are explored.

  
  • ART 108 - Painting: Fundamentals


    3 Semester Hours
    This course will introduce acrylic painting methods, color mixing, composition and techniques of observed subject matter and pictorial representation. Some drawing experience and/or ART 104  preferred.

  
  • ART 191 - Research Topics


    1-6 Semester Hours
    An area of study of interest to the student and usually taught on a one-on-one basis between a faculty member and the student.

  
  • ART 195 - Special Topics


    1-6 Semester Hours
    A study of selected topics.

  
  • ART 202 - Computer Graphics


    3 Semester Hours
    The student will follow a sequence of creative design exercises involving basic operations using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, HTML and Front Page applications. They will explore the fundamentals of practical design applications including color graphics, typography and website visuals. The project sequence will encourage both conceptual and aesthetic evolution as well as practical technical understanding of available hard- and software.

  
  • ART 205 - Painting: Water Media


    3 Semester Hours
    Introduces the traditional approach to water-based transparent painting medium including concepts of color theory. Drawing and composition will be stressed in painting from observation, response to text and imagination.

  
  • ART 301 - Creative Capstone Art Studio


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ART 104 , ART 107 , ART 108 , ART 202 , ART 205 
    The student will be guided through the exploration of how the content theme and technical form in art expression are interdependent. The student will explore a single theme in each media area in Computer Graphics, Painting, ad Sculpture.


Biology

  
  • BIO 101 - Life Science


    3 Semester Hours
    Corequisite: BIO 102 

    An introductory course for a student with a minimal science background. This course introduces the student to some of the fundamental aspects of life and the major concepts of biology, including scientific method, ecology, cells and molecules, genetics, DNA, biotechnology and evolution.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every semester
  
  • BIO 102 - Life Science Laboratory


    1 Semester Hours
    Corequisite: BIO 101 

    Designed to accompany the lecture course and provide experience with a variety of basic biological phenomena such as hypothesis testing, data interpretation, ecology, diversity of life, genetics, biotechnology and evolution.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every semester
  
  • BIO 110 - Introduction to Forensic Science


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 101 , BIO 102 
    This course is an introduction to basic concepts in forensic science, including postmortem decay process, bloodstain pattern analysis, hair analysis, forensic toxicology and fingerprint analysis. In addition to learning the fundamental concepts of forensic science, the course will also focus on problem-solving skills and practical applications of forensic science.

  
  • BIO 123 - Methods in Biology


    2 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 101  and BIO 102 , ENG 111  or permission of the instructor, any non-developmental college math course or permission of the instructor (via a math skills assessment test offered in the early fall).
    This course is designed to introduce the science student to both laboratory and field studies in biology. This course includes a semester-long, student-designed experimental research project.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every Spring
  
  • BIO 195 - Special Topics


    1-6 Semester Hours
    A study of selected topics.

  
  • BIO 200 - Cell Biology


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 101  and CHM 111 
    This course will cover the basics of cell biology including enzymes, membranes, signal transduction organelles, metabolism, the cell cycle, the cytoskeleton, cellular movement, DNA and gene expression.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every Spring
  
  • BIO 222 - Evolution


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 101 , BIO 102  or instructor’s approval
    Evolution course designed for entering majors or students with a strong science preperation. The course focuses on the origin of molecules and life, natural selection, genetic drift, neutral theory, coalescence theory, molecular clock, speciation, phylogeny, evolutionary developmental biology, photosynthesis and animal embryonic development.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every Fall
  
  • BIO 224 - Introduction to Environmental Science


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 101 
    Open to majors and non-majors, this course surveys dynamics of water, air, geology and the biosphere. It also examines human activities that affect these resources. Guest speakers will discuss their roles in environmental science and potential career opportunities. BIO 101  is recommended as a prerequisite.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every Fall
  
  • BIO 226 - Agroecology (Includes Lab)


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 101 
    This course explores the relationships and impacts of agricultural activities on natural ecological systems. Lectures will cover sustainable agricultural practices as well as socioeconomic factors that influence Agroecology. The laboratory will provide hands on experience in sustainable agricultural practices that students will explore and implement in their own eco-vegetable garden. Additionally, laboratory activities will include strategies used to maximize yield, space, and reduce contamination and waste in agricultural production.

  
  • BIO 231 - Anatomy and Physiology I


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: C- or Better in BIO 101  and BIO 102 
    BIO 231 is the first course in a two-semester sequence that studies the structures and functions of the human body. Topics covered in BIO 231 include chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization and the integumentary, skeletal, muscle, and nervous systems. The general and special senses are also discussed. 3 Lecture and 2 Laboratory hours per week.

  
  • BIO 232 - Anatomy and Physiology II


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 231 
    BIO 232 is the second course in a two-semester sequence that studies the structures and functions of the human body. Topics covered in BIO 232 include the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Themes of metabolism, homeostasis, and development are emphasized throughout. 3 Lecture and 2 Laboratory hours per week.

  
  • BIO 295 - Special Topics


    1-6 Semester Hours
    A study of selective topics.

  
  • BIO 300 - Animal Behavior


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 101 , BIO 102 
    Major and current concepts in behavioral research will be discussed. Topics will include the genetics, mechanics and evolution of behavior; interspecific interaction; and problems in behavioral research. Readings, films and field activities will be utilized. Preparation of a library research paper will be required.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every Spring of even years
  
  • BIO 301 - Conservation Biology


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 101 , BIO 102  
    This course will focus on the scientific foundation and human dimensions of biological conservation. Students will explore major threats to biodiversity and discuss approaches for overcoming these threats in ways that balance the needs of people and nature. Through readings, lectures, and active learning exercises, students will understand the major principles in conservation biology. Contemporary issues that are fueling the shift to “conservation science” in recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of biological conservation will also be addressed. While this course has a natural sciences focus, students will apply social sciences concepts as they explore the dynamics of coupled human-natural systems. (offered every spring of even years).

  
  • BIO 303 - Genetics


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 200 , BIO 222 ; CHM 121 
    A course which covers the principles of inheritance. The topics will range from the origins of genetics as laid down by Mendel in the nineteenth century to the most recent discoveries in genetics dealing with genetic engineering and other current topics. Students will be exposed to common problem solving skills essential in this field of study.

    Writing Intensive
  
  • BIO 304 - Biology of Plants


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 123 , BIO 222 ; BIO 200  as or corequisite
    Beginning with the laboratory studies of the anatomy and physiology of plants, this course will lead to field studies of plant adaptations to the environment, including a brief survey of major life cycles and an introduction to the techniques and principles of plant taxonomy.

    Writing Intensive
  
  • BIO 306 - Animal Nutrition


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 200 
    This course will provide an overview of livestock animal nutrition by first discussing what nutrients are, what functions they serve in the body, and at what levels they are individually required. Subsequently, how digestive tract differences between species dramatically affect what they eat and how nutrients are metabolized will be emphasized. Feed types and nutritional values, the demands of various production levels and housing methods, and nutrient analysis are also covered.

  
  • BIO 308 - Developmental Biology


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 200 , BIO 222 
    A study of the fundamental developmental processes shared by all animals with a special emphasis on vertebrate embryos and organ systems. Lectures will cover topics including gametogensis, fertilization, cleavage through neurulation and development of organ systems in select vertebrates including humans.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every Fall of odd years
  
  • BIO 309 - Developmental Biology Lab


    1 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 123 , BIO 222 
    Corequisite: BIO 308 

    Laboratory investigations of the developmental processes and anatomical changes that occur in invertebrate and vertebrate embryos.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every Fall of odd years
  
  • BIO 311 - Invertebrate Zoology


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: or Co-requisites: BIO 123 , BIO 222  
    A general survey of all major and representative minor invertebrate phyla. Lectures and laboratory will consider classification, external anatomy, behavior, adaptations, the importance of invertebrates to humans and agriculture and their roles in the ecosystem.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every Spring of odd years
  
  • BIO 314 - Vertebrate Zoology


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 123 , BIO 222 
    A study of the vertebrates with emphasis on evolutionary processes, natural history and ecological adaptations of species. Field and laboratory investigations of species native to North Carolina, with various dissections emphasizing commonalities among all vertebrates and their adaptable morphologies.

    Term(s) Offered: Offered every Fall of odd years
  
  • BIO 316 - Microbiology


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 123 , BIO 200 , BIO 222 
    A study of the nature and activities of microorganisms with emphasis on the bacteria and their relation to human affairs. Standard bacteriological identification and culture will be emphasized in the lab.

  
  • BIO 321 - Biochemistry


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: CHM 301 , CHM 302 , CHM 311 , CHM 312 ; BIO 101 , BIO 102 
    A study of the structure and chemistry of biological compounds. Topics will include water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The metabolism of these molecules will also be discussed. The laboratory experiments will feature techniques used to isolate, characterize, and identify biological molecules.

    Identical To: CHM 321 
  
  • BIO 322 - Biochemistry laboratory


    2 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: CHM 301 , CHM 302 , CHM 311 , CHM 312 ; BIO 101 , BIO 102 
    A study of the structure and chemistry of biological compounds. Topics will include water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The metabolism of these molecules will also be discussed. The laboratory experiments will feature techniques used to isolate, characterize, and identify biological molecules.

    Identical To: CHM 322 
    Writing Intensive
  
  • BIO 324 - Environmental Science


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 224 
    This course applies foundational knowledge of multiple disciplines (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, and Geology) to address the impact of human activities on the ecosystems. This course covers environmental chemistry and policy to address current issues and challenges in the solution of environmental problems.

  
  • BIO 325 - Environmental Science Lab


    2 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 224  
    Corequisite: BIO 324  

    This laboratory “hands on” course examines how scientist sample the environment and conduct scientific research. We will use environmental techniques that are used in the field in order to test soils, water, and contaminants. In addition, we will conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments to assess the effects of anthropogenic inputs on biological organisms and systems.

  
  • BIO 326 - Environmental Studies


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 224  
    This course explores the relationships between physical sciences, economics, social sciences, and humanities to address current environmental issues. Using the interdisciplinary framework, students will integrate the influence of society on complex environmental problems.

  
  • BIO 330 - Global Water Issues


    5 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 101 , BIO 102 ; MAT 105 , MAT 111 , MAT 113 , MAT 115  or MAT 121  
    This course is intended to acquaint the student with water issues in our world such as quality of water, water testing, water sampling, history and politics of water issues. Students will be challenged to examine these aspects of water issues through lecture and laboratory exercises, along with a semester-long project, that require students to critically think about and attempt to solve problems concerning the earth’s water. Exercises for students may include surveys, laboratory experiments, interviews and research problems.

  
  • BIO 396 - Cancer Biology


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 123 , BIO 200 , BIO 222 , CHM 121 , CHM 122 
    This course explores the molecular pathology of human cancers. Topics covered include oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, metastasis, angiogenesis and abnormal regulation of cell signaling and the cell cycle in cancer. Rationale behind molecular therapies in cancer treatments is also discussed. In the laboratory, students learn techniques often used in cancer research and conduct an independent research project. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week.

  
  • BIO 401 - Ecology


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 200 , BIO 222 ; CHM 121 ; one upper level biology course
    The environmental factors operating within biotic communities as they influence the patterns, distribution, succession, growth and behavior of plants and animals.

    Term(s) Offered: Every Fall
  
  • BIO 402 - Ecological Methods


    2 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 123 , BIO 200 , BIO 222 
    Corequisite: BIO 401 

    A lab and field experience in gathering and analyzing ecological data. Methods of sampling biotic and physical factors of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems will be emphasized. A group project will be conducted all semester.

    Writing Intensive
    Term(s) Offered: Every Fall
  
  • BIO 404 - Physiological Ecology


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 123 , BIO 200 , BIO 222 
    The purpose of this course is to apply basic physiological concepts towards the study of how animals are physiologically adapted to their environments. Topics will include energetics, thermoregulation, sensory systems, energy acquisition, cardiovascular function and respiration. Laboratory included.

    Term(s) Offered: Every Fall of even years
  
  • BIO 406 - Pathophysiology


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 123 , BIO 200 , BIO 222 , BIO 231 , BIO 232 ; CHM 121 , CHM 122 
    This course explores a variety of human diseases. We study the biochemical and cellular basis of diseases; their disruption of normal anatomy and physiology; clinical presentation of disease; and treatment of disease. Ethical considerations in the treatment and research of human disease will be considered. 3 lecture hours per week.

    Writing Intensive
  
  • BIO 407 - Molecular Evolution/Biotechnology


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 123 , BIO 200 , BIO 222 ; CHM 121 
    Various concepts in the field of molecular evolution will be addressed in this course. The laboratory component will emphasize data analysis (DNA and protein data) and use of molecular biological techniques to explore evolutionary relationships between organisms or to evaluate mechanisms of molecular evolution.

    Term(s) Offered: Every Fall of odd years
  
  • BIO 408 - Histology


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 123 , BIO 200 , BIO 222 
    A study of the basic light microscopic structure of animal cells, tissues and organ systems with emphasis on correlating structure with function. Laboratory will concentrate on the visual study of animal tissues.

    Term(s) Offered: Every Spring of odd years
  
  • BIO 420 - Preparation for Independent Study in Biology


    1 Semester Hours
    This course may be taken after consultation with and approval of the faculty member(s) in the area of interest to prepare students for BIO 421 .

  
  • BIO 421 - Independent Studies in Biology


    1-6 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 420  
    These may be undertaken after consultation and with approval of the faculty members in the stated area of interest to prepare students for BIO 421. The following areas for study are suggested by the Biology faculty:

    Animal Behavior
    Biotechnology, Cell Biology and Genetics
    Ecology
    Environmental Education
    Public/Environmental Health
    Microbiology
    Natural History Studies of North Carolina Vertebrates and Invertebrates


  
  • BIO 424 - Environmental Health


    4 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BIO 224  

     
    This course covers the major sources of environmental hazards and their impact on ecosystem and human health. Environmental health risks and assessments (e.g. diseases outbreak), ecotoxicological research and emerging contaminants will be used to improve understanding with course concepts.

  
  • BIO 425 - Internship


    2-6 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: 36 semester hours, 2.0 cumulative GPA and approval from the OCDL and the instructor.
    The student will engage in a supervised internship in an approved setting. The ultimate responsibility of gaining the internship is the student’s; however, exploration of potential sites should begin in the Internship Center. During the internship, a journal will be kept. At the end of the experience, a final scientific paper will be required as well as a formal presentation to an environmental campus community.

  
  • BIO 495 - Special Topics


    1-6 Semester Hours
    A study of selected topics.

  
  • BIO 499 - Senior Seminar


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: Two upper-level biology courses; senior status and must be within 2 semesters of graduation.
    Discussions, readings and reports of current research and topics of importance to biologists.

    Writing Intensive
    Term(s) Offered: Every Spring

Business Administration

  
  • BUS 195 - Special Topics


    1-6 Semester Hours
    A study of special topics.

  
  • BUS 206 - Principles of Management


    3 Semester Hours
    A survey of the primary functions of management including planning organizing, leading and controlling. Emphasis on the importance of management as it relates to the various functional areas of both manufacturing and service businesses.

  
  • BUS 207 - Legal Environment


    3 Semester Hours
    Survey of the legal system and its impact on organizational activities and personal business; the judicial system; governmental regulation; contracts; torts; common law; the international legal environment.

  
  • BUS 211 - Personal Finance


    3 Semester Hours
    A study of personal finance including the financial planning process, managing money, managing investments such as stocks, bonds or mutual funds, managing risks such as insurance protection, managing debts, retirement planning and estate planning. Students will prepare a financial plan to include all of the above aspects of personal financial planning.

  
  • BUS 215 - International Business


    3 Semester Hours
    Management of organizations operating in an international environment with emphasis on cross-cultural issues; differences in attitudes and behaviors; organization structure; environmental considerations; joint venture and host country concerns.

  
  • BUS 307 - Corporate Finance


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 200  or ACC 201 
    Principles of corporate finance including analysis of financial statements, ratio analysis and the statement of cash flows; capital budgeting; risk and return; stocks and bonds; cost of capital; financial institutions; securities markets; international finance.

  
  • BUS 308 - Organizational Behavior


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206  with a grade of C- or higher
    Study of organizational behavior of individuals and the collective behavior of humans in organizations; emphasis on development of managerial skills, interpersonal communication, behavioral dimensions of decision making, motivation, leadership and organizational development.

    Writing Intensive
  
  • BUS 309 - Principles of Transportation


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206 Principles of Management  with a grade of C- or higher.
    The course examines the forms of transportation and institutional factors that influence transportation decisions; regulation, public policy and other governmental variables reviewed in detail. All modes of transportation will be considered: trucking, highways, mass transit, airlines, maritime, railroads and pipelines.

    Writing Intensive
  
  • BUS 312 - Global Logistics


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206 Principles of Management  with a grade of C- or higher.
    This course examines the global transportation of goods with an emphasis on analyzing, forwarding and selecting the proper mode of transportation consistent with the goods being transported. This course will provide in-depth learning on the proper logistics activities and the flow of goods including customer service and order processing, warehousing, materials handling, inventory concepts, logistics Information Systems and traffic and transportation. Also covered will be the importance of documentation, boycotts, the role of the third party in financing, embargoes and NAFTA and other consortiums. Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to coordinate and arrange global transportation of goods.

    Writing Intensive
  
  • BUS 314 - Human Resources Management


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206  with a grade of C- or higher
    Concepts and methods associated with attracting, developing and maintaining an effective work force: government legislation; human resource planning; recruitment and selection; performance evaluation; compensation and benefits; labor relations.

  
  • BUS 318 - Employee Training and Development


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206 , BUS 314  with a grade of C- or higher.
    This course will examine the training and development of employees as a tool to help the organization meet competitive challenges and to create a culture of continuous learning. It is a part of the proposed minor in Human Resource Management

  
  • BUS 319 - Management Information Systems


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206  with a grade of C- or higher
    Examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in organizational settings and gives a perspective of MIS from the standpoint of the non-technical manager. Topics include acquisition, management, use and control of information systems and their impact on individuals, organizations and society. Emphasis is on the business manager’s role in developing and managing information systems and the uses of ICT to create competitive advantages.

    Writing Intensive
  
  • BUS 320 - Employee and Labor Relations


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206 , BUS 314  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Concepts and framework associated with three conceptual elements; the objectives of employee relationships (efficiency, equity and voice), the objectives of labor relations (striking a balance) and differing views of labor markets and conflict.

  
  • BUS 350 - Operations Management


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: ACC 200  or ACC 201 ; MAT 213 
    Introduction to design, operation and control of systems by which material, labor and capital are combined to produce goods and services; application of analytical decision making techniques such as linear programming, forecasting, decision theory; topics include capacity planning and quality management, facility design, production planning, project management.

    Identical To: CIS 350
  
  • BUS 351 - Advanced Operations Management


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 350  with a grade of C- or higher
    Continuation of operations management. Advanced application of analytical decision making techniques such as linear programming, forecasting, decision theory; topics include capacity planning, quality management, facility design, production planning and project management.

  
  • BUS 360 - Project Management


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206 ; ACC 200  or ACC 201 
    This course introduces the process for a project manager to assemble a complex project to manageable segments, lead a diverse project team and use effective tools to ensure that the project meets its deliverables and is completed within budget and on schedule. Students will complete a plan for an actual project, working to gain experience with the significant tools and skills, including Microsoft Project software.

  
  • BUS 370 - Small Business Management


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 307 ; MKT 205  with a grade of C- or higher; BUS 206 
    Survey of the small business in the private sector; the role of small business in the American economy; financial, marketing and operations issues; the business plan; small business in the international environment; case studies.

  
  • BUS 416 - Human Resources Strategy


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206 , BUS 314  with a grade of C- or higher.
    This course introduces students to the development of human resource strategies and the management of human capital to create a competitive advantage and ensure the success of the organization.

  
  • BUS 430 - Investments


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 307 ; MAT 213 
    Concepts and methods related to securities and financial investments; investment alternatives; securities and financial markets; risk assessment; stocks and bonds; technical analysis and market efficiency; commodities and financial futures; real estate; precious metals; portfolio management.

  
  • BUS 443 - Entrepreneurial Finance


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 307 ; MAT 213 
    This course focuses on sound financial management practices showing how and where to obtain the financial capital necessary to run and grow a venture. The most important financial issues that entrepreneurs face, particularly the stages of financing, business cash slow models and strategic positioning of the early-stage company will be explored. Knowledge will be gained to interact successfully with financial institutions and the regulatory agencies that are central to financing ventures as they grow and ultimately look for liquidity for their investors. Cases and engaging entrepreneurial ventures lifted from the latest headlines will be used to emphasize concepts such as valuing a company, preparing for and executing an initial public securities offering, selling out, acquisitions, venture capital funds, institutional investors, strategic alliances and bankruptcy.

  
  • BUS 451 - Supply Chain Management


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206 ; ACC 200  or ACC 201 ; MAT 213 
    Concepts and methods associated with organizations/businesses as integrated systems and as members of integrated supply chains. Planning organizing, leading and controlling operating systems and managing of supply chains to achieve global competitive advantage. Application of quantitative techniques to organizational and supply chain management problems.

  
  • BUS 455 - Contemporary Logistics


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 360  with a grade of C- or higher
    This study involves managing the logistics component of the supply chain practice that is concerned with the forward and reverse flows as well as the storage of goods and services in the business environment; strong focus on the management of these goods and services from their point of origin to their point of utilization; enhancing the development of plans, implementation and control measures with the significant emphasis concerning quality and efficiency.

  
  • BUS 472 - Business and Society


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 206 
    Examine the dynamic nature of business-society conflicts. Analyze the concept of stakeholders and stakeholder management. Case discussion within an analytical framework to address issues in a broader societal context.

  
  • BUS 475 - Small Business Consulting


    1-3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 307 , BUS 308 
    Application of business concepts and methods to solve real business problems through consulting and counseling business owners and managers; case analyses, project reports and presentations.

  
  • BUS 481 - Business Strategy and Policy


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 307 , BUS 308 ; MKT 205  with a grade of C- or higher; Senior standing
    Strategic planning in the business environment; forming, implementing and evaluating strategy and policy. Integrating the functions of management, marketing, finance/accounting, production/operations, research and development and management information systems to enable an organization to achieve objectives. Extensive use of research and teamwork for case analysis.

    Writing Intensive
  
  • BUS 482 - Business Administration Capstone


    3 Semester Hours
    Prerequisite: BUS 481 
    Integrates various business disciplines to help seniors develop an understanding of decision making, business planning and strategy. The web-based simulation will connect theoretical class work to the business world. Students will learn-by-doing as teams apply theories and concepts that have been learned in previous classes to a ‘real-world’ simulation. (writing and presentation intensive)

    Writing and Presentation Intensive
 

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