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ID 643L - Design Specialties Studio (1)
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ID 644 - Hospitality and Retail Design (3)
This course is a study of special requirements for the fields of Hospitality and Retail. The course may include design studio projects relating to hotels, restaurants or retail spaces. Students refine space planning skills and develop furniture, finishes, fabric, materials and source knowledge with respect to the hospitality or retail environment. Students review Life Safety, Fire, ANSI, ADA and regional building codes related to their projects. Students may be required to complete team projects.
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ID 644L - Hospitality and Retail Design Studio (1)
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ID 645 - Health Care and Institutional Design (3)
This course is a study of the special requirements needed for the specialty fields of Institutional and Health Care design. The course may include design studio projects relating to medical specialty offices, dental offices or hospitals as well as institutions such as educational facilities. Students refine space planning skills and develop furniture, finishes, fabric, materials and source knowledge with respect to the healthcare/ institutional environment. Students review Life Safety, Fire, ANSI, ADA and regional building codes related to their projects. Students may be required to complete team projects.
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ID 645L - Health Care and Institutional Design Studio (1)
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ID 646 - Historic Preservation and Environmental Issues (3)
This course is a study of the special requirements for the fields of Historic Preservation and Sustainable Design. Students review the qualifications and procedure for National Register Listing and requirements for LEED certification.
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ID 649 - Graduate Studio - Process (3)
In conjunction with ID 650, interior design students will develop one complete design project from analysis to synthesis, including programming, schematic design, design development and construction documentation processes. This course focuses on programming and schematic design. The project will be determined by: reviewing the student’s initial portfolio, the student’s special interest and instructor approval.
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ID 650 - Graduate Studio-Design (4)
In conjunction with ID 649 , interior design students develop one complete design project from analysis to synthesis, including programming, schematic design, design development and construction documentation processes. This course focuses on design development and construction document phases. Students will complete a formal design development presentation to a review team at mid-term of the semester. Prerequisite(s): ID 649
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ID 651 - Graduate Studio-Contract Documents (2)
In conjunction with ID 649 and ID 650 , interior design students develop one complete design project from analysis to synthesis, including programming, schematic design, design development and contract documentation processes. This course focuses on the contract document phase. Students will complete a set of construction documents and a set of FF & E specifications based on their ID 649/650 project.
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ID 660 - Interior Design Classroom Preparation (3)
Review of techniques used in interior design education in preparation for teaching including classroom management, teaching methodology, and curriculum development. Emphasis on CIDA requirements and implementation. Topics include studio project development, studio team management, interior design educational literature sources and reviews, development of assessment tools specifically related to design process, aesthetics, and critical thinking. To be taken in preparation for ID 661 Applied Classroom Instruction. Prerequisite(s): NG 752
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ID 661 - Applied Interior Design Classroom Instruction (4)
Under the direction of the faculty, student is responsible for preparing and teaching an undergraduate interior design course. Prerequisite(s): ID 660 Note(s) Graded on a Pass/Fair basis.
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ID 670 - Interior Design Special Topics (3)
This course is adapted to fit the needs of graduate interior design students who have special interests in a particular subject. Faculty members will develop the curriculum based on the students’ needs and/or faculty’s particular interest. Note(s) May be repeated for credit for up to 6 credits. May be taken with or without the lab.
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ID 670L - Interior Design Special Topics Lab (1)
Lab associated with . Note(s) May be repeated for credit for a maximum of two semester hours.
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ID 690 - Interior Design Internship (2-3)
Students will intern with a commercial concern under the direction of a professional. The student will assume major responsibilities for planning and making arrangements for this experience in consultation with their instructor adviser and will present a written proposal outlining such arrangements for their instructor’s approval mid-way through the semester preceding enrollment. Students will meet with the instructor periodically throughout the internship.
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ID 700 - Research and Design Theory (3)
Critical analysis of theories in interior design. Includes theories of human behaviors, design history, Gestalt, gender theories and allied profession theories. Discussion of data collection options and precedent analysis. Prerequisite(s): LB 501
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ID 701 - Thesis I (3)
Research study conducted under the direction of the faculty and reading committee. Development of proposal for thesis topic and selection of reading committee. Includes development of annotated bibliography, literary review and thesis outline. Prerequisite(s): MS 205 or OT 485, ID 700 Note(s) Graded on a Pass/Fair basis.
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ID 702 - Thesis II (3)
Research study conducted under the direction of the faculty and reading committee. Continued support of research process with particular emphasis on data collection analysis and draft of thesis. Note(s) Graded on a Pass/Fair basis.
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ID 703 - Thesis III (3)
Research study conducted under the direction of the faulty and reading committee. Continued support of research process with particular emphasis on thesis defense and final submission. This course may be repeated until the student orally defends the thesis, makes required revisions, and submits thesis for binding. Presentations of findings in a poster format are required at the MFA/MID Annual Exhibition coinciding with . Note(s) Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
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ID 728 - Portfolio Review (2)
Guided by faculty, interior design students review their portfolios, correcting past projects and developing a design format appropriate for professional presentation. Must occur concurrently with final term of graduation. Requires participation in the M.F.A./M.I.D. Exhibition. Prerequisite(s): ID 651
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ID 748 - Portfolio Presentation (3)
Guided by faculty, students prepare a teaching and design portfolio. Thesis poster is designed for MID Exhibition. Prerequisite(s): ID 702
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International Studies |
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IS 101 - Current Global Issues * (3)
This introductory survey course is designed to introduce the student to numerous current issues confronting the globe’s policy-makers and populations. The course will discuss global health and population problems, issues confronting women around the world, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, fundamentalism, the global economy, human rights and environmental problems.
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IS 200 - International Experience (3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with other cultures, peoples, and their environments. It is a broad interdisciplinary course for students in all majors. Material includes social and physical sciences, humanities, fine arts, and business. One or more professors from various departments may be involved in teaching or coordinating the class and the focus of the course will change depending on the teachers and students involved. The regional/ national focus of the country may vary from year to year.
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IS 200L - International Experience Lab (3 to 6)
The course content will vary depending on the region of focus. The class involves travel to another region or country during the summer months with one or more Brenau faculty. During the travel abroad, students will be expected to work on projects that focus on their major of study as it relates to the region in which travel takes place. Corequisite(s): IS 200.
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Interdisciplinary Course |
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BY 151 - International Biological Field Studies * (3)
This course introduces the student to basic biological concepts and principles in a unique international field environment. Animal phyla will be discussed and examined by looking at live specimens from both marine and terrestrial habitats. The study of coral reef and/or intertidal communities will illustrate the magnitude of invertebrate and vertebrate diversity. Historical relationships between local plants, animals, and the indigenous people will provide an excellent introduction to general conservation and ecology topics. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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BY 151L - International Biological Field Studies Lab * (1)
This course introduces the student to applications of basic biological concepts and principles in a unique field environment. Daily excursions into the field will include plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate survey techniques. Snorkeling and intertidal investigations will be used when in a coastal location. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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IC 215 - The Creative Mind * (3)
This course will provide students the opportunity to explore their creative potential both within and outside their chosen field of study. Emphasis will be placed on techniques which simulate creativity in problem solving, encourage higher-order thinking skills and promote the cultivation of innovative thought in everyday life. Problems and projects will be solved, both individually and in teams, and a variety of communication tools will be explored to express and assess the ideas and solutions which are developed.
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IC 220 - Impact of Individual Choices (3)
An exploratory course that examines individual and community economic choices and the impact of those choices on the development of societal values, available resources, and standards of living for individuals and global communities.
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IC 303 - Green Space: Development, Need & Impact * (3)
The course covers the need for and development of green space. Initial discussions focus on the U.S. National Forest and National Park System and their economic, political and social impact on the U.S.; the course then analyzes the economic, political and social influences the USNF and NPS have had on the development of green space globally including biodiversity, ecosystem processes, and natural resource conservation. Specific discussions will then focus on National Parks in areas such as Mongolia, Patagonia, and Argentina. The class may include an opportunity to visit US National Parks and/or Parks overseas in conjunction with a university sponsored trip.
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IC 310 - Going for Gold: Olympic Pursuit of the Extraordinary (3)
This course studies the interaction between the Olympics and society. Topics include: the history of the Olympic movement; the political and economic impact of the Olympics; the health and fitness impact; artistic representation in the opening and closing ceremonies and sporting events; the evolution of fashion and sporting costumes; the role of the media; and language. Research thesis and defense required.
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Italian |
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IN 101 - Italian Language and Culture I * (3)
An introductory general education course emphasizing the development of students’ functional oral proficiency and ability to apply necessary grammatical contents and lexicon to communicate in a variety of basic, everyday situations. Additional focus on the development of students’ intercultural competence, including attention to one’s own cultural identity compared and contrasted with the cultures of speakers of the language studied.
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IN 102 - Italian Language and Culture II * (3)
Continued emphasis on development of skills and cultural awareness begun in IN 101. Prerequisite(s): IN 101
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IN 115 - Applied Italian (beginner) * (3)
Opportunities for guided study of Italian at the Elementary level through a study abroad experience approved through the Modern Language faculty. Credit approval must be secured in advance after submission of the course description, language learning goals and objectives, instructional strategies, and evaluation procedures; course may involve significant traditional course work prior to a short, intensive, one week study abroad experience or may consist of 3 to 4 week programs in a Italian speaking country. Students will also be evaluated by departmental testing at the end of the experience. Prerequisite(s): IN 101 Note(s) Students who take IN 115 to substitute for the IN 101 level course may request permission to repeat IN 115 for credit one additional time to meet the IN 102 level requirement.
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IN 201 - Intermediate Italian I w/Lab * (3)
Continued study of grammar and vocabulary with increased emphasis on writing skills. Special focus on use of past tenses, pronoun objects, and more complex structures. Prerequisite(s): IN 102
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IN 202 - Intermediate Italian II w/Lab * (3)
Continuing focus on expanding knowledge of Italian vocabulary and students’ ability to use more complex sentence patterns in speaking and writing. Increases emphasis on reading skills. Prerequisite(s): IN 201
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IN 203 - Conversation and Composition * (3)
Review of language structures and vocabulary of particular difficulty to native-English-speaking learners of Italian. The course emphasizes complex sentence structures and increased fluency in conversation and composition. Prerequisite(s): IN 202
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IN 215 - Applied Italian (intermediate) * (3)
Opportunities for guided study of Italian at the intermediate level through a study abroad, service learning or internship experience. Credit approval must be secured in advance through the Department of Humanities after submission of the course description, language learning goals and objectives, instructional strategies, and evaluation procedures. Students will also be evaluated by departmental testing at the end of the experience. Prerequisite(s): IN 102 Note(s) May be repeated for credit one time.
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Legal Studies |
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LE 200 - Legal Research and Writing (3)
Concentrates on developing the research skills necessary to function effectively within the legal system. Statutes, codes, case reporters, digests, legal encyclopedias, treatises and other sources of law will be used; updating tools also used. Students will be exposed to computerized legal research. Written skills will be developed through the use of briefs and memos.
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LE 300 - Conflict Resolution * (3)
Examines the methods to resolve disputes other than litigation through the court system. Includes negotiation, arbitration, mediation and other dispute settlement processes as well as an examination of the nature of conflict and its resolution in several arenas such as labor relations, education, communities and family settings.
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LE 310 - Civil Litigation (3)
Studies the pretrial, trial, and post-trial procedures for civil cases in both state and federal jurisdictions. Drafting of pleadings and discovery devices is included.
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LE 315 - Criminal Litigation (3)
This course is designed for conflict resolution and legal studies students and other students interested in criminal law process. It provides an introduction to the historical and contemporary aspects of basic criminal law and procedure as well as an overview of alternative solutions such as victim/offender mediation and restorative justice. Case method may be used.
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LE 350 - Advocacy (3)
Covers all aspects of the presentation of a case at trial. Both ADR and trial procedures are reviewed and students are encouraged to utilize skills acquired as members of a mock trial team in tournaments sponsored by the American Mock Trial Association.
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LE 400 - Advanced Conflict Resolution (3)
Furthers understanding of alternative dispute resolution theory and methods. Students will participate in negotiation and mediation exercises with potential roles as mediators in actual disputes. Case management skills will also be taught. Prerequisite(s): LE 300
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LE 480 - Internship (3)
Closely supervised practical experience in a legal or dispute resolution setting. Permission of department head must be obtained prior to registration. Usually taken in student’s last semester. Actual experience monitored by department head and internship provider.
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LE 495 - Special Topics (3)
This course serves the needs of students who share an interest in an area not specifically covered in the curriculum or on an individual level, offers opportunity for guided but independent study in some area of special interest of the student.
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LS 103 - Bowling/Billiards * (1)
This course is designed to introduce the student to proper bowling techniques and to help the student learn the history, terminology and scoring to appreciate the sport of bowling.
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LS 104 - Golf * (1)
This beginning golf class will provide the student with the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of the game of golf as well as an understanding of the rules, etiquette and terminology.
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LS 106 - Tennis * (1)
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills of the game of tennis and provide instruction in tennis scoring, rules and etiquette.
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Liberal Arts |
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LA 499 - Liberal Arts Capstone Experience (3)
This is an independent study course that serves as the capstone to the Liberal Arts major program. The course consists of a research project conceived, developed and completed by the student under the direction of a committee consisting of the Director of the Liberal Arts program and the disciplinary advisers from the student’s two areas of primary concentration. The format for the project as well as the criteria for successful completion will be determined by this committee. However, it must include a written presentation and an oral presentation, both presented to the grading committee. The project must involve an interdisciplinary approach encompassing the two areas of primary concentration.
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Library |
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LB 101 - Library Research (1)
This course teaches students how to apply research and critical thinking skills that will guide them throughout their careers at Brenau and beyond. This course integrates lecture, in-class discussion, hands-on activities, oral presentations and written assignments. All activities emphasize students’ active roles as participants and innovators in the expanding digital environment.
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LB 201 - Skills in Information Literacy (SKIL) (3)
The SKIL course will bridge the gap between the very basic information literacy instruction students receive in AS100 level courses and the knowledge struggling student researchers need to succeed as they hunt for scholarly information and write in an academic style. Utilizing the methods of constructive feedback and step by step revision, the course will delve deeper into research methods and cover all aspects of crafting a college-level paper, from developing an academic thesis question that is actually researchable, to how to utilize various library and open Internet resources effectively and finally, how to write, and cite, a scholarly paper, from introduction to conclusion. There will also be a focus on the importance of plagiarism awareness for our students who know what plagiarism is, but not how to avoid it. This course can be utilized by advisers to bolster the confidence of students struggling with research and improve the quality of their future research endeavors.
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LB 501 - Library Research (1)
The ability to access, analyze and apply evidence based research is fundamental to success in many fields of endeavor. Through the creation of an abbreviated literature review, targeted to the appropriate professional audience, this course prepares students to effectively use the literature of their discipline. The A.P.A. style, the standard for graduate programs at Brenau, is employed.
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Lifetime Fitness |
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LF 101 - Aerobics * (1)
This course is designed to promote aerobic and physical fitness through aerobic dance (low impact and high impact), step aerobics, aerobic walking, and strength/flexibility exercises (training with hand weights, Pilates and Yoga).
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LF 105 - Fitness Swimming/Fitness Walking * (1)
This course will teach the student how to use fitness swimming and aquatic exercise to provide the physical activity that they need. The student will also learn how to develop a personal lifetime fitness program that will maximize fitness benefits and instruct them on injury avoidance strategies.
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LF 109 - Personal Fitness/Weight Training * (1)
This course is designed to promote personal fitness through weight training, aerobics and nutrition.
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LF 112 - Karate * (1)
This course is designed to teach the student the self-defense techniques, basic kicks, hand strikes and blocks of karate.
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LF 199 - Varsity Sports * (1)
This course requires participation as a member of an intercollegiate athletic team. Rules, techniques, strategies, fitness, etiquette, conduct, sportsmanship, and the appreciation of competition, as character building elements, are components of this course. Approval for enrollment must be obtained from head coach prior to registration. Note(s) Students will be registered by the Athletic Department. Graded on Pass/Fail basis.
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Management |
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MG 301 - Management Principles (3)
This course provides students with a contemporary account of the changing environment of management practices. It includes management principles, current theories and frameworks of management, as well as tools to critically analyze organizations and their effectiveness in society.
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MG 302 - Small Business Management (3)
This course looks at the role of the small business in our economic system, methods of establishing a small business, and problem solving techniques required for success of the firm. Prerequisite(s): MG 301
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MG 311 - Introduction to Sport Management (3)
This course is an investigation of the sport industry which is a growing segment in the United States and in much of the world. The various functions of effective management and the skills, attributes and roles required of the sport manager are discussed. Attention will be focused on how the managerial process relates to sport organizations and the products they provide. Students become acquainted with career opportunities in the sport management field. The course is designed to provide an overview of sport administration with an emphasis on management principles and career opportunities.
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MG 318 - Organizational Behavior (3)
This course examines the behavior of people in organizations. Organization is considered in its broadest sense including hospitals, schools, government, retail stores, as well as manufacturing and distribution firms. Prerequisite(s): MG 301
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MG 420 - Principles of Project Management (3)
This course provides an introduction to the knowledge areas established by the Project Management Institute (PMI). These knowledge areas are the foundation for best practices in project management and include the management of: project integration, scope, time, cost, quantity, human resources, communications, risk and procurement.
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MG 729 - Management and Organizational Behavior (3)
This course focuses on understanding the management and organizational behaviors that constitute the processes within organizations. Specific topics in this course include the study of theories of individual and group behavior and review the processes of perception, judgment, attribution, choice, conflict, motivation, communication, leadership, and decision-making. Prerequisite(s): OL 703
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MG 730 - Managerial Leadership (3)
This course provides students with a basic framework of leadership theories and skills. Students will critically analyze the historical development of leadership theory, assess their own leadership styles, diagnose areas that need improvement and develop a set of skills that can be used effectively in multiple settings. Prerequisite(s): MG 729
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MG 732 - Topics in Advanced Management (3)
This course extends students’ basic studies in management through an analysis of contemporary articles relating to individuals, groups and organizations. Students will read current research to identify developing trends and theory in management, organizational behavior and leadership. Emphasis will be on the practical application of knowledge to improve management practices and organizational effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): MG 729
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MG 733 - Human Resource Management (3)
Students examine the concepts and practices underlying human resource management and review the basic human resource functions: planning recruitment, and selection; development (orientation, training, team building, performance appraisal systems, organizational development, career development); compensation and benefits; safety and health; employee and labor relations; and human resource research. Students also analyze how institutions, policies, programs, legislation, and regulation affect human resource management and explore the relationship between the public and private sectors.
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MG 740 - Contract Management and Ethics (3)
Students examine the contractual and ethical issues and the situations that managers confront in implementing unique well-defined tasks, such as projects; analyze various types of contracts and the risks associated with each one; and explore the potential ethical concerns as well as the applicable laws and standards of conduct associated with the development and implementation of such tasks.
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MG 785 - International Organizational Behavior (3)
This course examines issues associated with global management and organizational behavior. It prepares students with methods and behavioral skills needed to work within or direct a global workforce. This course includes topics such as cross-cultural communication, managing and leading international teams and solving cross-cultural conflict. Prerequisite(s): MG 729
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MG 795 - Evolution of Management Thought (3)
This course provides students with the historical background of the management discipline, starting prior to the industrial revolution and continuing up to the modern era. Topics include pre-industrialization; Industrial Revolution in Great Britain/US; Scientific Management; European influences; Hawthorne Studies/Human Relations; emergence of organizational behavior; science as applied to management. Prerequisite(s): MG 729
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Marketing |
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MK 311 - Advertising Management (3)
Learners explore the entire field of advertising (radio, television, point of purchase, direct mail, newspapers, magazines, etc.) as well as advertising within the organization. The aspects of advertising covered include research, copy, layout, production and budgeting as well as the role of advertising in our economy. Prerequisite(s): MK 315
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MK 315 - Marketing Principles (3)
This course considers the integration and coordination of product development, promotional strategy, physical distribution, and pricing in planning and controlling marketing operations. The managerial aspects of marketing and analysis of distribution problems are emphasized.
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MK 412 - Sales Management (3)
Learners explore the objectives, policies, and techniques of sales force management and the critical roles and responsibilities of the sales manager in a marketing-concept-driven organization: sales force motivation and performance; goals, quotas, and measurement; and individual and team performance measurement and control. Prerequisite(s): MK 315
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MK 414 - Consumer Behavior (3)
Learners explore the behavioral content in consumer, industrial, governmental and international marketing as well as applicable theories and research including motivation, learning, beliefs and attitudes, customs, social class, values, and utility expectations. Develops conceptual models of buyer behaviors.
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MK 418 - Marketing Research (3)
In this course learners analyze conceptual and applied structures of marketing research: designing, producing, analyzing, and presenting research results. Buyer preference testing, market pattern analyses, and statistical evaluation are discussed. Prerequisite(s): MK 315
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MK 472 - International Marketing (3)
A study of marketing management activities from the perspective of firms doing business across international boundaries. The emphasis is placed on the unique aspects of cultural differences, distribution problems, communications differences, and governmental affairs. Prerequisite(s): MK 315
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MK 473 - Marketing Management (3)
A study of the conceptual and practical issues in managing the marketing function for for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in a market-driven economy. Strategic and operational planning and problem-solving, decision-making, and potential problem analysis are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MK 315
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MK 715 - Marketing Management (3)
Learners study the managerial role applied to the marketing function in for-profit, not-for-profit, and governmental settings. Particular emphasis is placed on both the conceptual and application issues in marketing management; industry and competitor analysis; productivity and profitability analysis; product design, promotion, pricing, and distribution; ethical decision making; and evaluation and control systems.
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MK 758 - New Media and Marketing Communication (3)
A study of new media from the perspective of organizations wishing to integrate new and traditional media into their marketing efforts. Emphasis is placed on consumer social interactions, marketing strategies for new media, pillars of new media communication, social media, mobile marketing channels, and tracking media effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): MK 715
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MK 762 - Channel Development and Key Account Management (3)
A study of the core business processes involved in management of a sales force in a business-to-business environment. Emphasis is placed on the process of buying and selling, the links between sales and customer relationship management (CRM), developing and maintaining long-term relationships with profitable customers, forecasting and setting quotas, and the implementation and control of sales programs. Leadership, innovation, and technology are important overarching topics in this course. Prerequisite(s): MK 715
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MK 778 - Services Marketing and Differentiation (3)
A study of the services industry sector-from the perspective of marketing management-that accounts for 80%+ of GDP in the U.S. Emphasis is placed on the unique characteristics of services, differentiation of services, delivery of high quality services, the design and redesign of services, branding service businesses, and improvement of customer satisfaction in services. Prerequisite(s): MK 715
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MK 780 - Product Development and Innovation (3)
A study of changing market demands, innovation, and new product development from the perspective of marketing management in a business organization. Emphasis is placed on innovation, opportunity identification and selection, new product ideation and concept evaluation, management of the new product process, new product design and development, and strategic launch planning. Prerequisite(s): MK 715
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MK 782 - International Marketing (3)
A study of marketing management activities from the perspective of firms doing business across international boundaries. The emphasis is placed on the unique aspects of cultural differences, distribution problems, communications differences, and governmental affairs. Prerequisite(s): MK 715
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Mass Communication |
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MM 100 - Film Appreciation * (3)
An introduction to the cinematic art through literary and visual analysis of key films, their genres, and social context.
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MM 101 - Introduction to Mass Communication * (3)
A survey of the historical development and operation of the various mass media and their cultural effects, including an overview of criticisms and problems of the media.
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MM 105 - Effective Interpersonal Communication * (3)
This course is designed to illuminate the process of interpersonal communication and its effect on social and personal identities. Course topics include effective listening, verbal and non-verbal communicating, the spirit of interpersonal exchange and negotiation relationships that honor diversity in personal and business environments. Managing conflict, understanding gender roles and self-awareness will also be addressed.
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MM 170 - Media Practicum (1)
Practical work in Brenau media. Students will participate in production of program content for Cable 95, news stories for, and operation of the Alchemist, programming and operation of WBCX, and promotion of media efforts on campus. Will be taken for a total of 8 credits, with content differing each semester.
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MM 200 - Diversity in Media * (3)
This course critically examines how U.S. media – viewed as one of the major social institutions – create, support and challenge social constructions of race, gender, class, sexuality and other ways in which people are identified, labeled or stereotyped. Students will analyze various print and electronic media content, including advertising.
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MM 204 - Audio Production 1 (3)
Application of the methods of sound production. Students will design and produce experimental and professional level audio programs. Included also is an overview of the principles/policies of radio station operation. Prerequisite(s): MM 101
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MM 205 - Careers in the Entertainment Industry (3)
This course will expose students to the many career paths that are available in music, sports, and entertainment. For every “star” there are hundreds of “helpers” including marketers, managers, attorneys, agents, and many other positions in the industry. Guest speakers from various segments of the industry will be featured. Descriptions of the varying facets of the music, sports, and entertainment business will be discussed.
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MM 209 - Video Production 1 (3)
Analysis of the principles and methods of production and operations for both radio and television.
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MM 215 - Persuasion * (3)
The course facilitates understanding of the theory and practice of persuasion as a means of influencing attitudes, beliefs, opinions, and actions. Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of persuasive messages and the design of persuasive campaigns. An equally important element of the course is to foster student’s insight into the techniques of persuasion so that students are able to apply course-related concepts to the development of rhetorical appeals.
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MM 220 - Communication Theory * (3)
A basic course to introduce the student to communication theory. Major theories in the process of communication from both the social sciences and humanities will be presented, from Aristotle (rhetoric) to Shannon and Weaver (information transmission) to McLuhan (mass communication).
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MM 225 - Media Writing (3)
This introductory writing course addresses the basics of writing for print, broadcasting, public relations, and advertising copywriting. The course involves lectures, discussions, and laboratory practice in data gathering, organizing and writing for various media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television and the Web. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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MM 230 - New Media Development (3)
The course will focus on blogging, micro-blogging, online forums and other emerging media forms such as podcasting, photo-sharing, tagging, RSS, and wiki-based communities. Prerequisite(s): MM 101
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MM 240 - Newswriting and Reporting (3)
Instruction in the fundamentals of basic gathering, reporting and writing the news for both print and broadcast operations. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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MM 244 - Newswriting and Copy Editing (3)
This course provides instruction in print editing skills, with emphasis on basic accuracy in writing, and on grammar and style. Included: instruction in the fundamentals of basic gathering, reporting and writing the news for print as well as layout and page design. Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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MM 250 - Introduction to Radio/Television (3)
Analysis of the principles and methods of production and operations for both radio and television.
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MM 251 - Radio Production (3)
Application of the methods of sound production. Students will design and produce experimental and professional level audio programs. Included also is an overview of the principles/policies of radio station operation. Prerequisite(s): MM 101
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MM 302 - Television Production and Editing (3)
Students will combine infield video experience with studio productions. Practical experience will include designing, producing and editing complete programs. Included also is an overview of the principles/policies of television station operation. Prerequisite(s): MM 101
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MM 304 - Audio Production 2 (3)
This course is designed to develop and perfect skills involved in audio production and to offer opportunities for experience in different applications of audio. Major topics include the recording process, microphones and placement techniques, audio console operation, multi-track recording and signal processors. Also included is the planning and execution of live music recording both in-studio and in the field and the audio production of sporting events and stage performances. Students learn basic tracking techniques, studio set up and break down. Prerequisite(s): MM 204
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MM 309 - Video Production 2 (3)
Students will combine infield video experience with studio productions. Practical experience will include designing, producing and editing complete programs. Included also is an overview of the principles/policies of television station operation. Prerequisite(s): MM 101, MM 209
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