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EH 490 - Senior Internship (3)
This course offers a capstone experience in a professional setting, including such possibilities as teaching, advertising, editing, or writing. As a result of this guided experience, the student will complete a project to be defined in consultation with the instructor. May be taken on a pass/fail basis. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required. Senior class standing. May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 491 - Senior Thesis (3)
This course offers a capstone experience for those intending graduate study or for those interested in conducting research. Regularly scheduled meetings with the instructor will ensure familiarity with the research and writing processes. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required. Senior class standing.
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EH 493 - Senior Creative Project (3)
This courses offers a capstone experience for those wishing to develop a creative project in a selected genre, such as the short story or poetry. Student must have senior class standing. Note(s) Permission of the Department. Senior class standing. May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 495 - Senior Seminar (3)
This course provides junior and senior English majors with a culminating experience that synthesizes their undergraduate studies in the discipline. This seminar focuses upon critical problems and current scholarship within the field. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required. Junior or Senior class standing.
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EH 800 - Study of English Language (3)
A study of the origin and development of the English language from its beginning to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon viewing the English language as a mixture of social history, literature and grammar as well as emphasizing its global impact in the modern world. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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EH 850 - Film as Literature (3)
Concentrates on improving the teaching/learning process of reading and writing through the use of film, television programs, and videos. Emphasis will be placed upon the interpretation of film with emphasis on the relationships between motion pictures and middle school literature.
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Environmental Science |
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ES 401 - Directed Independent Study (1 to 4)
A course open to well-qualified students consisting of a guided, but independent, study of an assigned problem or project. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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ES 436 - Literature, Society, and the Environment (3)
This courses examines socio-cultural attitudes toward the environment through a historical survey of literature with selections from the bible, exploration literature, 19th century transcendentalists, 20th century nature writers, and activist writers. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102, HY 210, HY 211
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ES 621 - Environmental Science for Teachers (3)
Experiential-orientated course designed to prepare the early childhood and middle grades classroom teacher for the development of field-based science education activities which occur outside of the typical classroom setting. Content will emphasize environmental science as a global concern as well as the importance of environmental education. Course work emphasizes the development of skills for selecting appropriate resource materials, planning field exercises and the incorporation and application of technology to field science investigations.
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Excercise Science |
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EX 201 - Exercise Science Practicum (1)
This course provides an introduction to concepts, theories, models, and resources related to Athletic Training and Exercise Science, by following and observing Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainers and other professionals in their normal work environments. Students should be exposed to common athletic injuries and gain insight into emerging trends and issues in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine practice and the role of health educators in various settings.
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EX 300 - Kinesiology (4)
This course looks at the major muscle groups of the pelvis, spine, hips, lower extremity and shoulder girdle. Focus will be on how they interact with other muscle groups in order to both create movement and contribute to joint stability. This course covers principles of classical mechanics applied to the study of human motion to provide students with an understnadnign of the internal and external forces acting on the body during human movement. The role of muscle in generating force and controlling movement is emphasized. Students participate in a team project to compare the biomechanics of two motions by collecting and analyzing motion data. Students will also learn the compputer skills necessary to perform a biomechanical analysis of human movement. Corequisite(s): EX 300L
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EX 300L - Kinesiology Lab (0)
Lab associated with EX 300 . Corequisite(s): EX 300
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EX 301 - Biomechanics (3)
In this course the students will be introduced to the foundations of biomechanics such as kinetics and kinematics and how these relate to human movement. Emphasis will be given on the anatomical, mechanical and neurophysiological factors that influence human motion. Mathematics and Physics are required to solve some basic equations that will facilitate the understanding of human motion.
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EX 302 - Coaching Principles and Practices (3)
This course covers the fundamentals of coaching theory and practices for administering effective sports programs. The topics of sport science, team management, sports psychology, organization, teaching/learning styles, and current trends in sports will be covered to enable students to develop a sound philosophy of coaching.
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EX 303 - Fitness Business Management (3)
This course is designed to discuss managing and operating health programs and fitness facilities. Topics include health promotion, program objectives, benefits, and services, as well as management principles relating to planning, designing, staffing, and operating a fitness facility.
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EX 304 - Foundations of Exercise Science (3)
This is an introductory course designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of exercise. Particular attention will be placed upon the neuromuscular adaptations to exercise and how the cardiovascular system responds to acute and chronic exercise under different environmental conditions.
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EX 305 - Physiology of Exercise (3)
This course is designed to study the physiological effects and responses of the body and organ systems to physical activity. The course includes metabolic, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, and well as body composition.
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EX 330 - Prevention and Management of Athletic Injuries (3)
This course provides an introduction to sports medicine with an emphasis on the profession of athletic training. Students will be introduced to the roles of various disciplines within sports medicine; athletics training as an allied health profession; National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) structure and governance; athletic training competencies and proficiencies. This course will teach the students to recognize, evaluate and provide care to athletic injuries. Students will demonstrate skill in taping and wrapping techniques and construction and fitting of equipment to comply with safety regulations. Upon completion of this course, students will have a basic understanding of pharmacology and nutrition.
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EX 401 - Disability, Sport & Physical Activity (3)
Students explore issues related to persons with disabilities and their participation in physical activity. Topics include historical context of disability sport, risks/benefits of physical activity, legal issues of participation, inclusion vs. segregation, and attitudes towards persons with a disability. Students will interact with athletes with disabilities to better understand how individuals with disabilities participate in sport and physical activity.
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EX 402 - Fitness Assessment & Prescription (3)
In this course, students art introduced to methods and procedures to assess physical fitness and prescribe appropriate exercise programs to groups and individuals.
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EX 403 - Health & Exercise Across the Lifespan (3)
Study of the physiological role of exercise in modulating the health of humans across different phases of the lifespan. Students will learn how to screen and assess health status and fitness levels of individuals of various ages and to create recommendations for developmentally appropriate movement skills, activities, and exercise for individuals from childhood through old age.
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EX 404 - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (3)
This course provides an introduction to concepts, theories, models, and resources related to health promotion and disease prevention, including the application of activity for improving health. Includes a focus on emerging trends and issues in health promotion and disease prevention practice and the role of health educators in various settings.
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EX 405 - Intro to Clinical Nutrition (3)
The effect of nutrients on biochemical processes is the central focus of this course. The course investigates the role and benefits of nutritional support and therapy in the metabolic and pathophysiological changes associated with both wellness and disease in humans. Emphasis is placed upon energy balance, drug-nutrient interactions, metabolic disorders, gastrointestinal, hepato-biliary, endocrine, and cardiovascular interactions both in wellness and diseases processes.
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EX 406 - Motor Control in Human Performance (3)
In this course students will learn about the development of motor skills and how they relate to performance and training principles. This course is also designed to help students understand how we learn and control movements. Some elements of neurophysiology and neuroscience will be included.
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EX 407 - Nutrition & Performance (3)
This course provides a nuanced understanding of the importance of nutrition in physical activity and sport performance. Topics will include energy metabolism during exercise, fluid intake and performance, common nutritional deficiencies for athletes/exercisers, and the role of nutritional supplements in physical activity. Strategies for weight change, unique dietary concerns for the female, endurance and vegetarian athletes, the pre-game meal, and the interrelationships among nutrition, physical activity and cardiovascular health are also explored. Topics to include the common myths associated with nutritional management of the athlete. Prerequisite(s): CY 121
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EX 408 - Strength Training & Conditioning (3)
This course is designed to increase the practical and theoretical understanding and knowledge of the physiological, bio-mechanical, and administrative aspects of designing and supervising strength and conditioning programs for diverse populations. The course includes a laboratory. Corequisite(s): EX 408L
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EX 408L - Strength Training & Conditioning Lab (0)
Lab associated with EX 408 . Corequisite(s): EX 408
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EX 490 - Internship (1-6)
A required capstone experience for junior or senior exercise science majors interested in gaining experience related to their career plans. This course can be taken multiple times for 1-6 hours with a 6 hour maximum. Experiences may involved, but are not limited to, shadowing professionals, workplace experiences, research activities in science, mathematics, or medicine, or summer experiences in discreet programs.
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PY 305 - Sports Psychology (3)
This course examines how psychological factors such as motivation, emotion, and personality influence physiology, exercise, and individual and group sports participation/athletic performance. Additional topics include stress and pain management, exercises and rehabilitation adherence, burnout and over-training, goal setting, enhancement of health and well-being, motivation and mental skills training, and sports leadership.
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Fashion Design |
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FD 171 - Apparel Construction (3)
This course will provide students the opportunity to master a variety of construction techniques necessary for the fabrication of apparel and accessories. Special emphases will be placed on acquisition of skills related to machine sewing and operation, various hand tools and their uses, pressing equipment and techniques, special seam finishes and couture hand-sewing techniques.
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FD 171L - Apparel Construction Lab (1)
This laboratory will emphasize the practical application of skills learned in FD 171 Apparel Construction.
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FD 172 - Patterning and Draping (3)
This course will provide students the opportunity to learn flat pattern making and draping techniques used in the development of patterns for apparel and accessories. Special emphases will be placed on acquisition of skills related to measurement, creation and manipulation of slopers, pattern layout, marking and cutting as well as the preparation of fabrics to be used in apparel construction for mock-ups and actual garments.
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FD 172L - Patterning and Draping Lab (1)
This laboratory will emphasize the practical application of skills learned in FD 172 Patterning and Draping.
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FD 200 - Fashion Design Practicum (2 to 6)
Provides the student with the opportunity to engage in selected projects in areas of special interest or provides experience in the field of design. Note(s) May be repeated.
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FD 271 - Fashion Design: Process & Practice (3)
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the scope of Fashion Design. Students will be introduced to the fashion design process, including research, idea generation and editing and engage in the combination of creative and critical thinking necessary for this process. Fashion design categories, hallmarks of these categories and safety requirements will be covered. Ethics, sourcing, sustainability, computer aided design and other relevant practices will be discussed. Corequisite(s): FD 271L
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FD 271L - Fashion Design: Process & Practice Lab (1)
Lab associated with Corequisite(s): FD 271
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FD 371 - Fashion Design Studio I (3)
This course will allow students the opportunity to engage with the design process through a variety of design projects. Creative visual communication of concepts and ideas and critical assessment of designs will be emphasized. Creative and critical thinking strategies will be employed and students will be encouraged to distinguish between these types of thinking and identify ways that they work in tandem to produce successful designs. Design boards and technical drawings will be produced as well as sample garments. Corequisite(s): FD 371L
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FD 371L - Fashion Design: Studio I Lab (1)
Lab associated with Corequisite(s): FD 371
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FD 372 - Fashion Design Studio II (3)
This intermediate studio course will allow students the opportunity to have greater choice in exploring the fashion design category of their choice as well as how they wish to build their portfolio of work. Faculty will develop curriculum based on the students’ needs. Effective engagement with the design process, creative visual communication of concepts and ideas and critical assessment of designs will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): FD 371 Corequisite(s): FD 372L
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FD 372L - Fashion Design Studio II Lab (1)
Lab associated with Prerequisite(s): FD 372
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FD 375 - Special Topics in Fashion Design (3)
This course is adapted to fit the needs of students who have special interest in a particular subject or current topic in Fashion Design. Faculty will develop the curriculum based on the students’ needs and/or a faculty’s particular expertise.
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FD 375L - Special Topics in Fashion Design Lab (1)
Lab associated with Corequisite(s): FD 375
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FD 471 - Fashion Design Studio III (3)
This advanced studio course will allow students the opportunity to investigate within their chosen fashion category and create additional portfolio works. Faculty will develop curriculum based on the students’ needs, but in each case, the student will be challenged with advanced design, patterning, draping, construction and/or embellishment techniques. Prerequisite(s): FD 372 Corequisite(s): FD 471L
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FD 471L - Fashion Design Studio III Lab (1)
Lab associated with Corequisite(s): FD 471
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FD 480 - Fashion Collection Research (3)
This course will provide students with the opportunity to perform guided research and study in preparation for the capstone experience in their major, FD 485 Fashion Collection. All conceptual requirements and accompanying materials for Fashion Collection will be completed during this course, from initial journals and mood boards through completed fashion illustrations and design boards. The purpose of this class is to simulate a professional design experience for the student. Prerequisite(s): FD 171, FD 172, FD 271 Corequisite(s): FD 480L
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FD 480L - Fashion Collection Research Lab (1)
See description for Corequisite(s): FD 480
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FD 485 - Fashion Collection (3)
This is the capstone experience for fashion design majors. Students will pattern and manufacture samples from their conceptual designs developed in FD 480 Fashion Collection Research. Students will fit their garments and work with a coordinator and other staff to show their work in a fashion show. The purpose of this class is to simulate a professional design experience for the student. Prerequisite(s): FD 480
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FD 490 - Internship in Fashion Design (3)
This course gives students the opportunity to earn credit for professional experience in the field of Fashion Design. Students will be required to submit a written proposal to the professor of record detailing the responsibilities and duties of their internship as specified by the professional who will be supervising their work. This proposal must be signed by both the student and the supervising professional and must be received and approved by the professor of record prior to registration for FD 490. Course requirements include weekly activity reports from the student, a mid-experience and final evaluation by the supervising professional, a term paper and a minimum of 200 hours of supervised work experience. The professor of record maintains close contact with both the student and the supervising professional as part of this course.
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Fashion Merchandising |
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FM 101 - Fashion Industry (3)
This first year course provides an overview of the various segments of the fashion industry. The primary sector of suppliers of raw materials, the secondary sector of producers of fashion products, and the tertiary sector of retailers of finished goods will be examined. Special emphasis is placed on trend analysis and forecasting. This course requires both oral and written presentations and in-depth research utilizing trade publications, fashion periodicals, and online fashion services.
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FM 200 - Fashion Merchandising Practicum (2 to 6)
Provides the student with the opportunity to engage in selected projects in areas of special interest or provides experience in the field of merchandising. Note(s) May be repeated.
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FM 219 - Retailing (3)
A study of retailing practices and principles. Topics include organizational structure, store planning, Design and layout, market analysis, human resources, store operations, and customer service. Requires library and field research project presentations.
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FM 242 - Fashion Textiles (3)
An introductory course to give students a basic foundation for exploring textile applications in merchandising and fashion design. The course introduces students to the language of textiles and the applications that are possible based on the knowledge of fiber properties, yarn construction, fabrication methods, and finishes. The importance and impact of textile selection for the end-user is emphasized. Oral and written project presentations, computer skills, and library research are required.
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FM 305 - Fashion History I: Early Man - 18th Century (3)
Students examine the origins and evolution of fashions in a historical and cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the social, political, economics, and religious events that influenced costumer periods from early civilizations to the 20th century. Requires library research and project presentation skills.
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FM 308 - Apparel Development and Analysis (3)
Analysis of the basic components and construction of ready-to-wear apparel to assess price/quality relationships. The student will complete a research project to determine price/quality relationships among retail product offerings. The student will present the findings of the research in oral and written form. The course will involve computer, research, and presentation skills in oral and written formats.
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FM 316 - Fashion History II: 19th & 20th Centuries (3)
An historic analysis of Euro-American clothing and accessories from the 19th century through the 20th century. Emphasis is placed on the social, political, economic and technological developments that influenced fashion trends.
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FM 329 - Merchandise Buying (3)
Examines the buyers’ role and responsibilities in various types of retail establishments. Specific buying practices such as stock assortment planning, budgeting, merchandise sourcing, negotiating the purchase, and pricing are addressed. This course requires research, analysis and project presentations. Prerequisite(s): FM 101, MS 101
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FM 350 - Merchandise Promotion and Communication (3)
Students will explore the various forms of fashion promotion including advertising, special events, fashion show production, public relations, and visual merchandising. Specific projects will be assigned in each area for inclusion in the student’s portfolio. The course will involve both individual and team projects.
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FM 385 - Professional Development (3)
This course focuses on career strategies and preparation. Topics include career assessment, résumé preparations, portfolio development, interviewing skills, and job search strategies. Restricted to fashion majors.
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FM 425 - Merchandising Portfolio Review (1)
Guided by faculty, senior fashion merchandising students will review their initial portfolios and create a professional format that best represents their merchandising abilities and presentation skills. Merchandising portfolios will be presented for evaluation by a faculty committee. Prerequisite(s): FM 385
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FM 490 - Internship in Fashion Merchandising (3)
This course gives students the opportunity to earn credit for professional experience in the field of Fashion Design. Students will be required to submit a written proposal to the professor of record detailing the responsibilities and duties of their internship as specified by the professional who will be supervising their work. This proposal must be signed by both the student and the supervising professional and must be received and approved by the professor of record prior to registration for FM 490. Course requirements include weekly activity reports from the student, a mid-experience and final evaluation by the supervising professional, a term paper and a minimum of 200 hours of supervised work experience. The professor of record maintains close contact with both the student and the supervising professional as part of this course.
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Finance |
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FI 401 - Money, Banking and Financial Markets (3)
This course provides an overview of the working of the financial and economic system and seeks to provide an understanding of how a financial economy operates. It covers the nature and evaluation of money and its role in determining the overall level of economic activity. It also examines the role of banking, central banking, and monetary policy as they apply to financial instruments and institutions in the context of global financial markets.
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FI 402 - Econometrics (3)
The objective of this course is to introduce the main econometric methods and techniques used in the analysis of issues related to finance and economics. It covers fundamental concepts of statistical inference that provide the foundations for data analysis and applied empirical work. Topics covered include basic linear and non-linear multiple regression model, panel data analysis, time series models, omitted variables, missing data, sample selection and instrumental variables.
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FI 403 - Corporate Financial Policy (3)
This course develops the basic theory and concepts on financing a business enterprise. Financial professionals within the firm are responsible for developing policies that maximize shareholder wealth by utilizing an optimal mix of leverage and equity capital. Also, the course includes the underlying tax motivation for corporate finances.
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FI 404 - Business Forecasting (3)
This course provides an introduction to forecasting in economics and Time Series Analysis. It focuses on understanding how and when to apply various forecasting techniques and how to interpret the results. The course will cover specifications and estimation of ARMA models, seasonality, non-stationarity, unit roots and forecast evaluations. Empirical applications are used throughout the course.
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FI 405 - Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (3)
The focus of this course is on the examination and valuation of the major investment vehicles and strategies popular today. In particular, it will consider how investors allocate their financial assets by forming, managing, and evaluating portfolios containing instruments such as stocks, bonds, futures and option contracts, and mutual funds. Students also learn to evaluate investments in an international market by incorporating economic conditions, ratios, and market information. Emphasis is placed on portfolio management and diversification.
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FI 406 - Financial Risk Management (3)
This course focuses on the types of derivative securities used in financial risk management. For each type of derivative, it covers the contractual specification, the payoff structure, the mechanics of trading, and methods of valuation, hedging techniques, and trading strategies. Emphasis will be placed on identification of financial risk and designing optimal risk management strategies.
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French |
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FH 101 - French 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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FH 102 - French Language and Culture II * (3)
Continued emphasis on development of skills and cultural awareness begun in FH 101. Prerequisite(s): FH 101
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FH 115 - Applied French (beginner) * (3)
Opportunities for guided study of French 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 coursework prior to a short, intensive, one week study abroad experience or may consist of 3 to 4 week programs in a French speaking country. Students will also be evaluated by departmental testing at the end of the experience. Prerequisite(s): FH 101 Note(s) Students who take FH 115 to substitute for the FH 101 level course may request permission to repeat FH 115 for credit one additional time to meet the FH 102 level requirement.
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FH 201 - Intermediate French I * (3)
Continued study of grammar and vocabulary with increases emphasis on writing skills. Special focus on use of past tenses, pronoun objects, and more complex structures. Prerequisite(s): FH 102
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FH 202 - Intermediate French II * (3)
Continuing focus on expanding knowledge of French vocabulary and students’ ability to use more complex sentence patterns in speaking and writing. Increased emphasis on reading skills. Prerequisite(s): FH 201
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FH 203 - Conversation and Composition * (3)
Review of language structures and vocabulary of particular difficulty to native-English-speaking learners of French. The course emphasizes complex sentence structures and increased fluency in conversation and composition. Prerequisite(s): FH 202
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FH 215 - Applied French (intermediate) * (3)
Opportunities for guided study of French 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): FH 102 Note(s) May be repeated for credit one time.
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FH 250 - Introduction to French Literature (3)
Taught in French, this course introduces students to the study of literature with emphasis on development of reading skills and techniques for discussing and writing about literature. Prerequisite(s): FH 201 or FH 202
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FH 300 - Directed Independent Study (3)
Opportunities for guided but independent study of some area of special interest to the student. Projects may vary from literature study to structured study of aspects of the foreign culture or study of specific vocabulary for careers. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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FH 303 - Francophone Civilization and Culture (3)
Taught in French, this course focuses on historical and political events, philosophy, art music, and cultural practices and values as they are reflected in francophone societies. Prerequisite(s): FH 201 or FH or 202 or FH 215 or FH 250
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FH 401 - Directed Independent Study in French (3)
Opportunities for guided but independent study of some are of special interest to the student. Projects may vary from advanced study in literature to career-related language study or in-depth study of a particular aspect of French culture. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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Gender Studies |
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GS 200 - Introduction to Gender Studies * (3)
An interdisciplinary examination of the influence of gender on women and men of various cultural, class, and racial backgrounds. Research questions currently being explored in various disciplines such as psychology, political science, history, sociology, biology/medicine, art, media studies, and law will be examined. The analytical tools, concepts, and methodologies utilized in the various academic disciplines to study the influence of gender will be explored.
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GS 250 - Gender and the Global Environment * (3)
This course examines broad questions of gender in a global content and will examine how an individual’s gender affects his or her place in a country’s political, economic, and social life. Philosophical and historical perspectives are provided to show how institutions and processes have evolved to the present situation.
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GS 390 - Special Topics (3)
Seminar covering topics of current, focused interest such as women’s spirituality, women and sciences, motherhood and maternity, feminist theory, gay/lesbian history. May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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Geography |
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GY 201 - Introduction to Geography * (3)
A systematic (thematic) study of physical (e.g., landforms, weather and climate) and human (e.g., cultural, economic, urban, natural resources) geography with emphasis placed on human interaction with the physical landscape.
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Gerontology |
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GT 101 - Introduction to Gerontology (3)
This introductory course will examine aging from an interdisciplinary viewpoint. Students will explore the ways in which society views aging and learn how gerontology develops an understanding of the physical, psychological, sociological, familial, economic, and legal aspects of aging. Particular emphasis will be placed on how these issues will affect the Baby Boomer generation. Various careers in gerontology will be explored.
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GT 260 - Community Resources for Older Adults (3)
This course introduces students to the diverse array of programs, services,and institutions involved in serving older adults in the United States. It focuses specifically on typical concerns and needs of various segments of older adults and types of programs and services commonly used to address those needs.Attention is given to programming and funding approaches for each type of service. Upon completion of the course, students are able to identify services and programs appropriate to each segment and to describe how such programs are developed at the community level. Students are also able to describe the continuum of care required for effective serving needs of older adults and to identify and discuss emerging issues and needs related to community-based and institutional long-term care for elders.
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GT 323 - Aging and Health (3)
This interdisciplinary course addresses the health issues of aging as well as the psychological, emotional, and social factors involved in both “normal” aging and pathology. The student will become familiar with the impact of the aging process on the human body and its functions, and with the common pathologies associated with aging. Prerequisite(s): PY 202
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GT 350 - Communication and Aging (3)
This course will focus on the communication aspects of the aging process. Students will explore major communication issues with regard to intrapersonal, interpersonal and mass communication as well as attitudes, stereotypes and problems encountered in communicating with family members and health care professionals. Students will develop communication skills such as active listening and reflection. Course will include an experiential component.
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GT 600 - Foundations of Gerontology (3)
This interdisciplinary survey course is the first required, introductory course for the M.S. degree in applied gerontology. Students will learn about gerontology theory as well as the field of gerontology and develop an understanding of the physiological, psychological, sociological, familial, economic, and legal aspects of aging. This course will also focus on implications of the aging population trends for individuals and society. Various careers in the field of gerontology will be explored.
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GT 620 - Cultural and Social Issues of Aging (3)
This course will examine and analyze the cultural system on the universal human experience of aging. Special emphasis will be placed on the behaviors and meaning attached to the states of growing older in a variety of cultural systems. Additional issues to be covered include ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, families and family values, religious and spiritual values, socioeconomics status, and communities in which the elder lives.
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GT 623 - Physical Aspects of Aging (3)
This course addresses concerns regarding physical aspects of aging. Discussion about universal changes that occur with normal and pathological aging as well as dispelling myths about physical changes that occur with aging.
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GT 630 - Psychology of Aging (3)
In this course, students will develop an in-depth understanding of the developmental processes related to aging from a psychosocial perspective. This course will cover psychological theories as they relate to aging and human adaptation in terms of mental health, personality stability, sensory aging, intelligence, memory, cognitive disorders, gender roles, occupational patterns, retirement, and leisure. Special consideration is given to effects of health and socioeconomic factors as they relate to the psychological processes of aging. Stress and coping with a life threatening, chronic, or terminal illness will be addressed.
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GT 645 - Aging in Place (3)
This course focuses on development of knowledge and skills in methods for assessment of the environment and how “place” influences performance in older adults. Incorporation of these techniques into an occupation-based and client-centered approached will be emphasized.
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GT 650 - Effective Communication with the Elderly (3)
In this course, students will develop special skills needed to communicate effectively with the elderly population. Topics will include theory, application, and communication techniques with older adults and their families. Course will include an experiential component.
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GT 660 - Aging and the Family (3)
This course examines family relationships as they progress through time and place throughout the lifespan with particular emphasis on the older adult. Students will develop a working knowledge of family systems theory. Issues to be covered include demographic influences on families, changing roles, rules for and function of family members, inter-generational relationships, economic and social changes and resolving conflicts. Other topics include challenges for the sandwich generation, institutional vs. community living, geriatric care management, and how to help families access community resources.
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GT 665 - Geriatric Pharmacotherapy (3)
This course is designed to introduce health care professionals and other concerned individuals to common chronic illnesses observed in aging individuals and the pharmacological management of those illnesses with special consideration given to adverse drug reactions. In addition, a variety of other pertinent issues in geriatric health care will be explored. These latter topics include an overview of the Medicare system, issues related to assisted living and nursing homes, hospice services, and the nutritional needs of the elderly.
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GT 670 - Mediation Skills in Aging (3)
This course will utilize negotiation and mediation principles and techniques to assist students who work with the elderly in dispute resolution. This interdisciplinary course will be beneficial to those in the health care profession; counselors, social workers, discharge planners, health care administrators, nursing home staff, ombudsmen, nurses, occupational therapist, human services staff and anyone else who may serve the elderly and their families.
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GT 672 - Elder Law (3)
This course serves the needs of graduate students who will be working with the aging population. It will cover questions concerning legal issues, quality of life issues, estate planning issues, issues around final illnesses, insurance issues, issues around medical care and hospice and even funeral arrangements. The course is not meant to replace competent legal assistance, but to inform those who care for the elderly about the issues.
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GT 675 - Social Policy and Aging (3)
This course will provide students with an in depth understanding of national age-based and age-related policy and programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Older Americans Act, and the Affordable Care Act. It will explore the implementation of these programs in state and local settings, where implications are tangible for vunerable groups such as low-income and frail older adults and their families. Policy challenges regarding Alzheimer’s and other dementias, long term care, housing caregiving, transportation, research funding, emergency management, and disease prevention will be discussed. Additionally, this course will address how local governments can shape policy to respond to the needs of their own aging populations. Examination of these aging issues and policies as portrayed in current media and popular culture will reinforce course content. Cultural diversity issues will also be discussed.
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GT 690 - Death, Dying and Loss (3)
This course utilizes and interdisciplinary approach to explore the psychological and behavioral aspects of death, dying and loss from various perspectives. Through readings, films, online discussions and case studies, students will gain knowledge and understanding of these issues a they relate to the elderly and their families. Psychosocial issues to be covered include coping with loss, impending death of loved one or self and/or dealing with recent death. Other topics include attitudes toward and preparation for death, fear of death and dying, the understanding of and care for the terminally ill, funeral rites, grief and mourning practices, suicide and euthanasia. Material covered in this class may be emotionally intense and the student may experience strong personal reactions to certain issues.
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GT 700 - Fieldwork or Major Project (3)
Depending on the student’s discipline, this capstone course will involve either fieldwork or a major project that demonstrates an application and integration of all previous coursework. Students will work with their adviser to ascertain whether the fieldwork experience or the project best suits their particular discipline. Each experience is tailored to meet the individual student’s needs and interests.
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GT 702 - Ethics and Professional Orientation (3)
This course emphasizes the ethical and legal issues inherent in psychology, with emphasis on the development of advanced analytical skills necessary for effective personal and professional responses. Case studies, readings, and seminar discussions are designed to challenge learners to consider the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of persons receiving services, those paying for services, and those providing services. The course will focus on the psychological aspects of ethics and legal issues as they relate to the professional identity of being a master’s level clinical counseling psychologist. The course will review legal and ethical dilemmas and decisions faced in psychological practice, including research, assessment, teaching, therapeutic intervention, consultation, and court testimony. Emphasis will be placed on a review of professional guidelines and the process of ethical decision-making.
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GR 207 - Digital Graphic Design * (3)
The course introduces the use of creative graphic design software. Emphasis will be on word processing, vector drawing, raster imaging, and page layout software. Flatbed digital scanning and use of Flash Drives will be utilized. Coursework will include practice assignments in various digital software such as designing logos, posters and newsletters. Students will also develop a foundation in the practical knowledge of Graphic Design.
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