2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Courses at Furman are typically identified by codes separated into three distinct parts. The first segment designates the academic subject of the course, the second component relates to the level of instruction, and the final element (when displayed) assists with the identification of the meeting times and location for individual course sections.

Credit bearing undergraduate courses typically are numbered between 100 and 599, graduate instruction is typically numbered between 600 and 999, while zero credit experiences frequently have numbers between 001 and 099. Undergraduates can further expect courses numbers to reflect:

100-299 introductory courses, geared to freshmen and sophomores
300-499 advanced courses, designed for majors and other students with appropriate background and/or prerequisites
500-599 individualized instruction, including internships, research, independent study, and music performance studies
 

Asian Studies

  
  • AST-470 Seminar in Asian Studies


    The seminar will explore the relationship between power, culture, and representations of past and present. Using case studies from 19th century European empires (primarily British, but also French) and their overseas Asian or African colonies, we will investigate the heyday of imperialism and its limitations. The course will call into question the dichotomy of “colonizer” and “colonized” by looking at imperial experiences and legacies for those located both in sites of colonial rule and in the imperial center. We will examine the impact of colonialism on constructions of culture and cultural change. Finally, we will discuss these changes and if/how they survive in our current geopolitical world. 4 credits.
  
  • AST-504 Directed Independent Study


    Variable credit.

Biology

  
  • BIO-075 Seminar in Biology


    Prerequisite: instructor permission
    Presentations of current topics in biology by students, faculty, and visiting scientists. Emphasis is on effective oral communication and critical examination of scientific information and ideas. 0 credits.
  
  • BIO-101 Principles of Biology


    GER: NWL (Empirical Study of the Natural World with laboratory)
    Same as BIO-102  and may not be registered for credit after successful completion of BIO-111 . The basic principles common to living organisms, including: cell and molecular biology, genetics, organismal physiology, ecology, evolution. All sections address these topics, but the focus for each may vary. Designed for non-science majors. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-102 Biology and the Environment


    GER: NWL (Empirical Study of the Natural World with laboratory) and NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
    Same as BIO-101  and may not be registered for credit after successful completion of BIO-111 .  The basic principles common to living organisms, with emphasis on environmental biology. Topics include: ecology, evolution, biodiversity, and environmental issues, plus a synopsis of cellular biology, genetics, and physiology. Designed for non-science majors. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-111 Foundations of Biology


    GER: NWL (Empirical Study of the Natural World with laboratory)
    Introduction to the unifying concepts of biology. Topics include: cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, evolution, and the diversity of life. Laboratories emphasize an investigative approach. Designed for science majors. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-140 The War on Cancer


    An introduction of the basic biology of cancer and its various origins. How cancer can be prevented, diagnosed and treated will also be examined. Intended to be accessible to all students regardless of science background.  May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-150 To Live and Let Dye


    Introduction to natural plant dyes. History of plant dyes, their usage and importance in culture along with the biology of pigments, fibers, and mordents as they interact to give a brilliant pallet of color. Exploration of plant dyes through investigative skills and personal creativity. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-210 Genetics


    Prerequisite: BIO-101 , BIO-102  or BIO-111  
    Introduction to the study of inheritance. Topics include: transmission of genes in cellular and organismal reproduction, structure and arrangement of genetic material in the cell, control and function of genes, and population genetics. Equal emphasis given to inheritance patterns and molecular genetics. Laboratories include testing the genetics of Drosophila and other organisms, and basic molecular techniques. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-211 Molecular Genetics


    Prerequisite: BIO-210  and BIO-222  
    Study of molecular genetics within living cells and viruses. Topics include: DNA replication, gene regulation and expression, and artificial manipulation of genes. Laboratory includes various techniques used in molecular genetics, such as isolating and cloning genes. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-212 Human Genetics


    Prerequisite: BIO-210  
    A study of the molecular, cellular, physiological and population bases of human genetic disorders. Additional topics include techniques, pedigrees, risk assessment and ethics. Laboratory exercises include techniques in cytogenetics and molecular genetics, case studies and discussions. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-212 Human Genetics


     BIO-101 or BIO-111;
    A study of the molecular, cellular, physiological and population bases of human genetic disorders. Additional topics include techniques, pedigrees, risk assessment and ethics. Laboratory exercises
    include techniques in cytogenetics and molecular genetics, case studies and discussions. 4
  
  • BIO-213 Population Genetics & Evolution


    BIO 221 or 222
    Evolutionary mechanisms that change the genetic structure of populations. Patterns of evolutionary change documented by the fossil record, biogeography, comparative anatomy and genetic
    similarity. Labs include experiments in Drosophila evolution, computer simulations, and at least one field trip (fossils). 4
  
  • BIO-213 Population Genetics and Evolution


    Prerequisite: BIO-210  and BIO-222  
    Evolutionary mechanisms that change the genetic structure of populations. Patterns of evolutionary change documented by the fossil record, biogeography, comparative anatomy and genetic similarity. Labs include experiments in Drosophila evolution, computer simulations, and at least one field trip (fossils). 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-222 Research and Analysis


    GER: WR (Writing-Research Intensive)
    Prerequisite: any first year seminar and any biology course successfully completed at Furman
    Introduction to purposes and methods of scientific inquiry. Topics include: philosophy of science, research design, use of biological literature sources, fundamental laboratory techniques, statistical analysis, and survey of careers in biology. Laboratory includes designing, performing, and reporting on research projects. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-230 Nature of Diversity


    GER: NWL (Empirical Study of the Natural World with laboratory) and NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
    Prerequisite: BIO-111  or EES-112 
    Introduction to the form and function of biological diversity. Topics include: identifying local species, understanding how they adapt to their environment, methods for conserving diversity, and learning how diversity affects ecosystem function and ecosystem services. Laboratories and field trips will include service projects like “All-Taxa Biological Inventories” at local parks. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-240 Regional Agricultural Science


    GER: NWL (Empirical Study of the Natural World with laboratory) and NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
    Prerequisite: instructor permission
    Travel study course examining the ways in which people in different parts of the world grow their food. The primary focus is the interactions among scientific principles, local environments, and local cultures in determining the methods employed. Foodstuffs studied will vary in each offering. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-250 Biology of Ecuador


    Prerequisite: instructor permission
    A study of the ecology and biodiversity of Ecuador, including the Galapagos archipelago, the Andean Mountains, and the Amazon basin. Emphasis on the marine and terrestrial organisms endemic to this region as viewed from an evolutionary perspective. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-251 Introduction to Ethnobotany


    Prerequisite: instructor permission
    Examination of how people use indigenous plants. Plant use as food, shelter, medicine, clothing, and in ceremony will be explored. An intensive lecture format on campus will be followed by a field experience in places such as the Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, Peru, or Costa Rica. No knowledge of botany is presupposed. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-252 Oceans and Human Health


    Prerequisite: instructor permission
    Travel-study in Bermuda. Study of ocean processes affecting human health and the contribution of marine organisms to medicine and research. Lectures, labs and fieldwork emphasize risks and benefits of our interactions with the ocean, and related research technologies. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-255 Insect Diversity


    Prerequisite: BIO-101 , BIO-102 , or BIO-111 
    Field-based survey of the major groups of insects. Lecture will focus on the evolutionary history, ecology, and taxonomy of insects. The primary component will be collection, identification, and preservation of insect specimens, contributing to the “all taxa biological surveys” on campus and at the Furman Forest. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-260 Introduction to Biomaterials


    Prerequisite: BIO-111  
    An exploration of ideas in cardiovascular, orthopedic, and regenerative medicine and how today’s technologies and medical innovations have changed these medicines. Course activities will involve trips to local research and medical facilities & hands-on manipulations of biomaterials and devices. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-265 Fetal and Maternal Growth


    Prerequisite: BIO-111 
    Examining changes in fetal development and the maternal changes that occur at different stages in pregnancy. Additional topics will include IVF, abnormal development, and complications in pregnancy May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-275 Wilderness


    Examining academic and practical aspects of the unique conservation category, “Wilderness”, including the Wilderness Act, biodiversity and ecology, camping, hiking, orienteering, first-aid, use of pack animals, and research techniques. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-300 Cell Biology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222  and CHM-110 . CHM-120  recommended.
    Comprehensive study of plant, animal, and microbial cell biology dealing with the chemistry of cells, bioenergetics, cell ultrastructure and its relation to function, specialized cell types, and cell-to-cell communication. Laboratory emphasis on investigations using modern cytological techniques. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-301 Microbiology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222  and any one of the following: BIO-210, BIO-211, BIO-212, or BIO-213.
    Investigation of the biochemistry, physiology, immunology, pathogenicity, isolation and identification of microorganisms, particularly bacteria. Laboratory work includes standard procedures for studying the physiology of bacteria and the identification of unknown bacteria. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-303 Biochemistry of the Cell


    Prerequisite: BIO-222  and CHM-120 
    Study of the structure and function of biomolecules in the context of the cell. Topics include: the major biosynthetic and catabolic pathways in the cell and their regulation, protein function, structure, modifications and degradation, enzyme kinetics and selected biochemical techniques. Laboratory work involves current biochemical methods such as protein purification from various types of cells and subsequent enzymatic characterization. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-308 Molecular Biotechniques


    Prerequisite: BIO-210 
    Brief history of modern molecular biology, the basic concepts of techniques commonly used in molecular biology, and the current ethical issues in the application of biotechniques. Hands-on experience and critical reading of research articles. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-320 Animal Physiology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222 
    Comparative and environmental animal physiology. Organ systems studied in invertebrate and vertebrate organisms, with emphasis on physiological adaptation. Laboratory topics include metabolism, respiration, osmoregulation, stress physiology. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-321 Plant Physiology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222 
    Comprehensive exploration of plant physiology, with topics emphasizing photosynthesis and respiration, plant water relations, organic and mineral nutrition, secondary metabolites, xylem and phloem transport, growth/development, and stress physiology. Laboratory exercises have extensive investigative components with open-ended activities. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-322 Human Physiology


    Prerequisite: BIO-111 
    Molecular and cellular biology in first several sessions, followed by survey of the functions of the various organ systems in the human body. Laboratory involves studies of humans, using computerized data acquisition systems. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-330 Public Health Biology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222  and any one of the following BIO-210, BIO-211, BIO-212, or BIO-213
    A study of the biological principles of human diseases and conditions of public health importance and the applications of the principles in biology and public health for treatments and preventions. Laboratory work includes microbiology, computer exercises, and field trips. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-340 Ecology


    GER: NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
    Prerequisite: BIO-222 
    The interactions between organisms and their environments, and the consequences of these interactions for population dynamics, community structure, and the flow of energy and matter through ecosystems. Also, consideration of environmental issues and conservation. Laboratories include local field work, experiments, and possibly one or two overnight/weekend field trips. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-341 Tropical Ecology


    Prerequisite: BIO-101 , BIO-102  or BIO-111  and instructor permission
    The composition, structure, and function of tropical ecosystems, communities, and populations. Laboratories focus on ecological sampling methods. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-342 Field Studies in Tropical Ecology


    Prerequisite: BIO-341  
    Students visit a variety of habitats including tropical rain forests, tropical dry forests, and cloud forests in Costa Rica. Intensive study of natural history will be combined with original ecological investigations and preparation of research papers. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-343 Environmental Systems


    GER: NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
    Prerequisite: BIO-111 , CHM-110 , EES-111 , EES-112 EES-113  or EES-115  
    Same as EES-343 . Interdisciplinary examination of the physical, biological and chemical processes that control the flow of matter and energy in surface environments on planet Earth. Emphasis on the interactions between abiotic and biotic processes. Lab includes field studies and weekend field trips. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-344 African Biodiversity and Conservation


    GER: NW (Empirical Study of the Natural World) and NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
    Prerequisite: any biology course and permission of instructor
    Travel study course taught in South Africa demonstrating ecological principles and examining conservation issues. Focus on the ecology of the region’s unique flora and fauna as well as the conservation challenges of South Africa’s cultural, political and economic situation. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-350 Infectious Disease Ecology


    Prerequisite: BIO-210 
    The impacts of ecosystem changes on emerging and reemerging infectious diseases in animals and plants (both domestic and wild) and how these diseases influence communities, ecosystems, and human welfare. Laboratories include field and lab work. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-360 Infectious Disease in Movies: Fact and Fiction


    Prerequisite: BIO-210  
    A study of the microbiology, immunology, and epidemiology behind infectious diseases and their portrayal in films, including comparisons of some old and new horror and science fiction movies to examine changes in scientific knowledge and discussions of fear, stigma,and morality in society. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-365 Superhero Genetic Disorders


    Prerequisite: BIO-210  
    A study of the molecular and genomic bases of human genetic disorders and their causes by using the characteristics of fictional superheroes as examples. The social, legal, and ethical issues related to disease diagnosis and treatments and human biotechnology will also be discussed. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BIO-400 Field Botany


    Prerequisite: BIO-101 , BIO-102  or BIO-111 
    Natural relationships of vascular plants, practice in the use of identification keys, experience in recognizing species in the field, techniques used in collecting and preparing herbarium specimens, and exposure to pertinent literature. Laboratories include field trips. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-401 Applied Plant Science


    GER: NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
    Prerequisite: BIO-101 , BIO-102  or BIO-111 
    Introduction to plant biology as it pertains to human society. Topics include: life cycles, structure/function relationships, and uses of plants in society. Emphasis on medicinally and economically important plants. Lab exercises reflect the importance of plants as sources of food, fiber, and medicine. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-402 Ethnobiology


    GER: NWL (Empirical Study of the Natural World with laboratory) and WC (World Cultures)
    Prerequisite: BIO-101 , BIO-102  or BIO-111 
    Travel study course focusing on the study of interrelations between humans, plants, animals, and their environment. A key component is understanding the past, present, and future importance of biodiversity and of change in these interrelations. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-420 Comparative Anatomy and Embryology


    Prerequisite: BIO-111 
    Lecture and laboratory comparative study of the embryology and adult anatomy of representative chordates. Laboratory dissections include the dogfish shark and the cat. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-421 Invertebrate Zoology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222 
    Survey of the major and minor phyla, with an emphasis on arthropods (arachnids, crustaceans and insects). Includes the taxonomy, ecology, behavior and physiology of representative organisms. Laboratories include field trips, specimen collection and preservation, and dissection. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-422 Field Zoology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222 
    Taxonomic techniques, natural history and phylogenetic relationships of vertebrates. Emphasis on mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Frequent laboratories and field trips (including at least one overnight) to observe, identify and collect animals. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-423 Marine Biology


    GER: NW (Empirical Study of the Natural World) and NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
    Prerequisite: any BIO course and instructor permission
    Travel study course focusing on biodiversity, ecology and physiology of marine organisms, especially as they relate to organismal adaptations to the environment. Includes examination of the influences of humans on the marine environment. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-424 Andes and Galapagos Biology


    Prerequisite: instructor permission
    Ecology of the Andes Mountains. Emphasis on the unique flora and fauna endemic to this region. Ecological and behavioral studies in the Galapagos Islands as viewed from an evolutionary prospective. Taught in South America. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-425 Developmental Biology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222  and any one of the following:  BIO-210, BIO-211, BIO-212, or BIO-213.  BIO-210 recommended
    Embryonic changes studied at the genetic, biochemical, cellular, and spatial levels. Growth, metamorphosis, tumors, and aging are also studied. Emphasis is on mechanisms of developmental processes, rather than on anatomy. Laboratory involves modern techniques used in the study of development, handling, and manipulating living embryos of several species. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-426 Human Anatomical Systems


    Prerequisite: BIO-222 . CHM-120  and PHY-111  recommended.
    Same as HSC-210  and/or HSC-211 . A thorough study of the human body and its complexity. Application of this knowledge will be used in embryological, histological, and cadaver-based studies. Special emphasis is placed on functional anatomy of the body, through an understanding of embryology and pathology. Critical thinking skills will be developed using scenarios that involve the integration of knowledge from the fields of biology, chemistry, and physics. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-430 Conservation Biology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222 
    An overview of all modes of living natural resource management from the strictly utilitarian use of fisheries and wildlife, through endangered species conservation, the preservation of biodiversity, and adaptive management at the ecosystem level. The course also includes a review of U.S. environmental treaties, law, policy, and the environmental movementsince 1900. Two overnight field trips to view conservation biology in action. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-432 Field Studies in Biology


    GER: NWL (Empirical Study of the Natural World with laboratory) and NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
    Prerequisite: instructor permission. BIO-340  or BIO-341  recommended.
    Travel study course focusing on floral and faunal compositions and analysis of species interactions in a variety of habitats and ecological communities not found in South Carolina. Usually involves camping, hiking and travel by water in areas such as New England, Rocky Mountains, desert Southwest, Everglades or foreign countries. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-435 Agroecology


    The relationship between principles of applied ecology and socioeconomic systems viewed through the lens of a growing demand for sustainable food production. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-444 Pharmacology and Toxicology


    Prerequisite: CHM-120  and any one of the following: BIO-210, BIO-211, BIO-212, or BIO-213
    The action of drugs and toxic compounds in the body. Broad physiological principles of absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination and mechanisms of action will be emphasized. Laboratory sessions will include techniques for drug and toxicity testing. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-445 Genomics and Bioinformatics


    Prerequisite: BIO-210 
    Comparative genomics, information retrieval from biological databases, amino acid and DNA sequence analysis, similarity searching, phylogenetic reconstruction, models of evolution, genome remodeling, and molecular visualization. Lecture and laboratory incorporate computer-based exercises and student research projects. Separate laboratory component. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-450 Microanatomy


    Prerequisite: BIO-222 
    Extensive examination of the structural properties of animal tissues, with emphasis on human samples. Identifying cells and organs based on microscopic structural attributes. Laboratory includes histological preparation and the identification of unknown samples. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-455 Neurochemistry


    Prerequisite: CHM-120  and BIO-222  or CHM-240  or PSY-202 
    Nervous system function at the biochemical level. Introduction to biochemical principles, followed by the study of neuronal cytoskeleton, myelin, ion channels, neurotransmitters, and selected neurological disorders. Labs analyze myelin, receptors, and neurotransmitters. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-460 Neurobiology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222  or PSY-202 
    Structure, function and interactions of neurons and supportive cells of the nervous system. Analysis of simple neuronal circuits and neuronal alterations in development, memory and neurological disorders. Laboratories include the study of nervous system cells utilizing a variety of methods, some of which involve the use of model organisms. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-461 Teaching Methods and Materials in Biology


    Prerequisite: EDU-464 
    Practicum for developing teaching skills in biology, including the laboratory and field work. Topics include planning and preparation, safety and storage, and instruction. Practicum will provide experiences teaching in the university classroom. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-470 Immunology


    Prerequisite: BIO-222 
    Study of the immune system dealing with both adaptive and innate immunity. Topics include cellular aspects of immunology, antibody-antigen interactions, the genetic basis of antigenic recognition, regulation of the immune response, tumor immunology and autoimmunity. Laboratory emphasis on various modern techniques used in immunology. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-475 Nutrition


    Prerequisite: BIO-210  and BIO-222 
    Composition, chemistry, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of foods. Other topics include energy balance, food additives, food sensitivities, and the role of diet in development and disease. The animal nutrition topics meet the needs of pre-veterinary students. 4 credits.
  
  • BIO-501 Independent Study


    Prerequisite: instructor permission. BIO-222  recommended.
    Variable credit.
  
  • BIO-502 Research


    Prerequisite: BIO-222  and instructor permission
    A project involving original and relatively independent research. Working with a faculty sponsor, the student poses a question of biological significance, writes an agreement specifying work expectations, devises the experimental protocol, and collects data to evaluate the question. Laboratory or field projects may be performed either on campus or at other locations. A research paper and oral presentation of the topic are required upon completion of the project with the oral presentation usually done in the context of BIO-075 . Variable credit.
  
  • BIO-503 Individualized Internship


    Prerequisite: instructor permission. BIO-222  recommended.
    Provides direct training and work experience in one or more aspects of the biological sciences at an off campus facility. Working with a faculty sponsor and an on-site supervisor, students develop objectives for the internship/preceptorship experience, write an agreement specifying what is expected, and keep a detailed log of their activities. 0 credits
  
  • BIO-509 Experience in Research


    Prerequisite: instructor permission.
    Engagement in laboratory or field research in Biology, supervised by a faculty sponsor. Evaluation will be based on meeting specific work expectations agreed to by the student and sponsor. An ideal way for new students to experience research or for experienced students to continue their independent research. Pass-No Pass ONLY. Variable credit.

Business Administration

  
  • BUS-150 Perspectives on Business


    An introduction to the various functional areas of business (accounting, finance, marketing, and operations) with emphasis on their integration. Other topics of importance, such as globalization, ethics and corporate social responsibility, and the impact of new technology, will also be addressed and examined in the context of the current business environment. In addition, the course will examine the intersection of business with various other subject that are traditionally taught in the liberal arts. For non-Business Administration majors ONLY. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-200 Business At the Top of the World


    A study of businesses and the industry/economic base in one of the world’s financial centers. Students will study the key strategic issues that confront important organizations in the New York area, and will have the opportunity to interact with executives in these organizations. The intent of the course is to understand how and why New York became and remains the economic hub of the United States, and to develop an understanding of the nature of competition in New York’s (and many of America’s) key industries. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BUS-230 Problem Solving and Decision Making for Management


    Prerequisite: ECN-111 
    Study of decision making and problem solving processes in business. Evaluation of processes prone to failure and best practices that lead to effective or improved decisions. The framing of business decisions, the causal analysis of problems, identification of alternatives, and the assessment of potential consequences of decision choices. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-271 Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation


    ECN-111 and ACC-11 or other Business course
    Entrepreneurs are using business methods to help
     solve social and environmental challenges
     otherwise ignored or missed by commerce and
     addressed predominately with often unsustainable
     donor-driven models by the nonprofit sector. This
     course includes social intrapreneurship, where
     employees in existing companies similarly are
     developing new income opportunities by addressing
     social and environmental challenges in a
     profitable, scalable manner. Social entrepreneurs
     are at the vanguard of creating new business
     models for neglected markets that corporations
     can emulate, partner with or acquire to take to
     scale. As the traditional lines blur among
     nonprofits, government and business, it is
     critical that business students understand the
     opportunities and challenges in this new
     landscape.  4
  
  • BUS-300 International Business Practices


    A study of current business practice and protocol in various foreign countries. The course involves travel to one or more countries and consists lectures to be delivered by faculty including those at universities in the host countries, tours and briefings at various enterprises within each country visited, and visits and tours of important,relevant cultural sites within each country. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BUS-302 Principles of Management


    ECN-111
    Study of the basic managerial functions of
    planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and
    controlling resources to accomplish organizational
    goals. The systems concept of management and the
    role of the manager at each level of the
    organization are emphasized. Special emphasis will
    be placed on communication, inclusion,
    team-building, and ethics in the workplace. The
    course will addresss innovation, contemporary
    issues, and globalization as well as multiple
    leadership styles and systems of organizing. 4
  
  • BUS-305 Global Sustainability


    Hands-on learning of sustainable business practices in organizations. Investigating strategies and management control and effective implementation techniques. Addressing project management and evaluations of appropriate technology. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.
  
  • BUS-310 Business, Government and Society


    Using stakeholder theory, addresses the normative and descriptive approaches to decision making within an organization and initatives to influence business actions. Studying regulation, corporate political activity, social environmental, ethical, and current management issues. 4 credits. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-311 International Business


    Prerequisite: ECN-111 
    Examination of managerial, marketing, financial and accounting implications of the international operations of business enterprises. The underlying economic principles, institutional and regulatory frameworks, and the environmental and political constraints. Emphasis on multinational enterprise. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-312 Sustainable Corporation


    GER: NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
    Business applications of sustainable development and corporate strategies based on economic, environmental and social criteria. How the corporate world plays a central role in making progress toward sustainability. The inter-relatedness of business and natural systems, and how corporations use sustainability as a value driver. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-314 Implementing Sustainability


    The four areas where sustainability principles are applied: facilities, processes, R&D-innovation, and marketing/awareness. Tools include benchmarking, foot-printing, scorecards, and reporting methodologies. 4
  
  • BUS-315 Human Resource Management


    Human resource planning and management. Impact of internal and external forces on the organization’s human resources. Experiential exercises and cases relate theory and practice. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-320 Marketing Principles


    Prerequisite: ECN-111  
    Introduction to the field of marketing with a detailed study of the marketing concept, including market segmentation, consumer behavior and external environments. Focus on processes of product development, pricing, distribution and promotion. For non-Business Administration majors ONLY. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-321 Marketing Strategy


    Prerequisites: ACC 111 , ECN 111 , ECN 120  or MTH 120 , and MTH 145  or MTH 150  
    Introduction to the field of marketing with an emphasis on strategy. Course includes detailed study of the marketing concept, including market segmentation, consumer behavior and external environments. Focus on processes of product development, pricing, distribution and promotion.  Business Block ONLY. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-325 Digital Marketing


    An examination of new and existing digital marketing formats and how each are used in the marketing plan process as well as how they are used to achieve overall strategic objectives. Students will gain real-world experience while learning how to assess emerging digital trends, while addressing the multitude of challenges/opportunities facing marketing executives in; acquiring customers, generating quality leads, building brands, enhancing customer relationships, analyzing consumer behavior and activating and loyalizing customers in an ever changing digital marketplace. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-330 Operations Management


    Prerequisite: ECN-120  and MTH-145  or MTH-150  
    Issues associated with the manufacture of products and the delivery of services. Topics include operations strategy, quality management, product and service design, process planning, technology decisions, facility location and layout. For non-Business Administration majors ONLY. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-331 Operations and Technology Management


    Prerequisites: ACC 111 , ECN 111 , ECN 120  or MTH 120 , and MTH 145  or MTH 150  
    Issues associated with the manufacture of products, technology and the delivery of services. Topics include operations strategy, quality management, product and service design, process planning, technology decision-making, facility location and layout.  Business Block ONLY. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-335 Management Information Systems


    The role of information in supporting business operations, managerial decision-making, and organizational strategy. Topics include technology concepts, inter-networked enterprises, functional area applications, systems development, and effective management of information resources. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-337 Business Analytics


    Prerequisite: ECN 120  or MTH 120  and MTH-145  or MTH-150  
    An introduction to statistical and predictive analytical tools to find patterns in data, identify relationships among operational variables and business outcomes, and to provide insight into complex decision making situations. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-340 Introduction to Finance and Markets


    Prerequisite: ACC-111 , ECN 111 , ECN-120  or MTH 120 MTH-145  or MTH-150  
    Introduction to financial markets analyzing the sources and costs of funds available as well as factors affecting their allocation. For non-Business Administration majors ONLY. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-341 Introduction to Corporate Finance


    Prerequisites: ACC 111 , ECN 111 , ECN 120  or MTH 120 , and MTH 145  or MTH 150  
    Goals of the firm in the context of the financial markets in which it operates. Emphasis on analyzing the sources and costs of funds available as well as factors affecting their allocation. Business Block ONLY. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-350 Business Law


    The study of law and society. Topics include the judicial system, the basic law of contracts, including offer and acceptance, consideration, form of the agreement, defenses, and breach of contract, the law of assignment and third party beneficiary contracts, and the law of agency. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-360 Performance Management Analysis


    GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior)
    Introduction to fundamental principles and methods of Behavior Analysis as applied to performance improvement in organizations. Students will interview local business managers/owners, learn to pinpoint areas for performance improvement, develop measurement systems, and design and evaluate evidence-based solutions to performance-based workplace deficiencies. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-411 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development


    Entrepreneurship in society and the characteristics of entrepreneurs and their organizations. Topics include: how opportunities are discovered, the conditions of markets and industries that must be weighed in choosing to enter them, and the resources to establish a new venture and build it into a successful enterprise. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-420 Marketing Research


    Prerequisite: BUS-320  or BUS-321  
    Emphasis on the importance of a marketing information system. The types and sources of information required for marketing planning and decision making. Topics include the research process, techniques, design and methodologies. Concepts applied through case studies or projects in the business community. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-421 International Marketing


    Prerequisite: BUS-320  or BUS-321 , and ECN 111  
    Management of global marketing operations with emphasis on the strategic distribution, promotion, product, and pricing issues faced by firms engaged in world trade. An in-depth examination of the economic, financial, cultural and political/legal infrastructures that affect the marketing function in different countries and regions. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-422 Integrated Marketing Communications


    Prerequisite: BUS-320  or BUS-321 , and ECN 111  
    Project-based seminar focused on the role of storytelling in marketing. Integrates storytelling into branding, content marketing and personal branding through applied, community-based projects such as digital magazines, blogging, LinkedIn profiles and video. Emphasizes translation of corporate and personal differentiators into compelling narratives.  4 credits.
  
  • BUS-423 Consumer Behavior


    Prerequisite: BUS-320  or BUS-321 , and ECN 111  
    Study of internal and external influences on consumer behavior as an applied science. Emphasizes behavioral, social, and motivational aspects of buyer decision-making. Underscores the dynamic relationship of the consumer to society, business strategy, and economic markets. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-430 Integrated Process Improvement


    Prerequisite: BUS-330  or BUS-331  
    Integration of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to achieve process improvement by identifying, analyzing and formulating solutions to problems. Topics include: lean thinking, six sigma quality, lean and six sigma tools, process mapping, project selection, introduction to design of experiments, and team dynamics. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-440 Investments Management


    Prerequisite:  BUS-340  or BUS-341  
    Applied capital markets course using a traditional text, case studies and a trading simulation to explore security valuation, qualitative/quantitative techniques & portfolio management theory.  Security valuation and portfolio risk/return math requires the use of complex formulas, financial calculators and Microsoft Excel.  Students will benefit by having some experience in statistical interpretation. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-441 International Finance


    Prerequisite:  BUS-340  or BUS-341  
    Study of international markets and the financial operations that take place in those markets. The financial aspects and operations of multinational corporations are highlighted. Topics include: exchange rate behavior and risk management, financing of international operations, and international capital budgeting. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-442 Financial Institutions


    Prerequisite: ECN-111 
    The nature of the funds sources and asset preferences of the major financial institutions, as well as an overview of the financial markets within which they function. Point of view is that of decision makers operating within the institutions. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-450 Strategic Management


    Writing/Research Intensive (WR)
    Prerequisite: ACC-301 BUS-321 BUS-331  and BUS-341  , or permission of instructor.
    Course for seniors in business administration. The process of strategic management, including industry and competitive analysis and strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation. Knowledge from the different functional areas of business is integrated and focused on the solution of complex business problems. Oral and written communication emphasized. 4 credits.
  
  • BUS-501 Independent Study


    Majors may pursue an independent study project in cooperation with any member of the department. Topics and the type of project will vary with the interests of individual students. Variable credit.
  
  • BUS-503 Individualized Internship


    Provides students the unique opportunity to participate in an internship in which he/she gains both practical work experience and academic credit. Students will prepare objectives for the internship, keep a daily journal with weekly reflections, read various books on management topics, prepare written assignments on these topics, and prepare a final paper about their internship experience. Pass-No pass ONLY. Variable credit.
 

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