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AH 223 - Art History I * (3)
This course address the history of art from the Paleolithic era to 1300 C.E. Emphasis will be placed upon principles of beauty which govern all art forms, as well as social, cultural and other meaningful connections between art and the civilization that produced it.
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AH 224 - Art History II * (3)
This courses addresses the history of art from 1300 C.E. to the present. In addition to studying significant works of art and architecture produced during this time frame, students will be encouraged to understand the important interconnections between art and values, art and historic conditions, and art and social/religious/political structures of the associated generative cultures and civilizations.
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AH 401 - Art History Directed Independent Study (3)
Senior capstone research project for the Art History concentration in the Studio Arts major. Students will develop further understanding of art historical writing and research and will conduct independent research with the help of faculty, to culminate in an original thesis and presentation given in the spring semester. Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval required.
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AH 414 - Art History Special Topics (3)
This advanced course will provide students with the opportunity to appreciate art and design through closer study of specific topics in the arts. The selection of topics will change with each offering but each will examine the focus topic through discussion, lecture, research, personal experience, and writing. Students in this advanced course will be required to produce an original thesis and presentation. Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval required.
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AH 417 - Aesthetics and Criticism (3)
Required for studio art majors, this seminar course will encourage students to hone skills in written and spoken criticism and discussion of aesthetic values, philosophies and assigned readings pertinent to art world issues of history as well as the present day.
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AH 614 - Art History Special Topics (3)
This course provides students with the opportunity to engage in selected projects in areas of special interest in art and history. Guided by faculty, students complete individual projects of their own or the faculty’s selection. This course may be repeated and may include study abroad options.
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BA 605 - Current Trends in Cyber Forensics (3)
The course provides multi-layered investigative methods in electronic devices through digital forensics. Specific topics to be evaluated include digital forensic structure, security procedures, legal issues, scientific principles, system forensic tools, techniques, and methods. Students will be able to demonstrate hands on forensics with Windows, smart phones, memory, network forensics, and Macintosh.
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BY 103 - Principles of Biology (4)
Designated for students who are health science majors. Introduces the following broad biological principles and content: cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Material is covered utilizing current topics with emphasis on active learning and critical thinking. Focuses on the fundamentals of the biological material in order to prepare the student to make informed decisions on real-world issues. Term paper and oral presentation required. Laboratory mandatory. Not open to biology majors.
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BY 103L - Principles of Biology Lab (0)
Lab associated with BY 103.
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BY 105 - Human Biology w/Lab * (4)
Designated for non-biology major students who wish to fulfill their liberal education requirement for a laboratory science. Introduces the following basic biological principles and content: scientific method, biological chemistry, cellular biology, ecology and environmental impact of humans, heredity and inherited diseases, evolution, the circulatory system, the digestive system, the senses and brain function, and the reproductive system. Focuses on the details of the biological material to include the impact of that knowledge on society and the student’s future lives. Term paper, oral presentation, and in-class discussion required. Laboratory mandatory.
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BY 105L - Human Biology Lab * (0)
Lab associated with BY 105.
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BY 111 - Biological Science I * (majors) (4)
Designated for students who are biology majors. Introduces the following basic biological principles and concepts: scientific method, biological chemistry, cell structure and function, bioenergetics, inheritance, gene expression, population genetics, genetic diversity and natural selection, and evolution of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Focuses on the details of the biological material in preparation for upper level courses in biology. Term paper and oral presentation required. Laboratory mandatory.
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BY 111L - Biological Science I (majors) Lab * (0)
See course description for BY 111 Biological Science.
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BY 112 - Biological Science II * (majors) (4)
Designated for biology major students. Introduces the following basic biological principles and concepts: evolution of plants, plant anatomy and reproduction, evolution of animals, animal anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on human organ systems, and ecology. Focuses on the details of the biological material in preparation for upper level courses in biology. Term paper and oral presentation required. Laboratory Mandatory. Prerequisite(s): BY 111
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BY 112L - Biological Science II (majors) Lab * (0)
See course description for BY 112 Biological Science.
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BY 205W - Women of Science (3)
Women have been, and remain, underrepresented in STEM fields. This class will provide opportunities to examine some of the roadblocks for women in science but will also celebrate those that have found success despite these challenges. We will learn about women such as Rosalind Franklin, Rachel Carson, and Marie Curie through case studies. Overviews of their contributions to the different areas of STEM will be reviewed. Students will be required to write a paper and do an oral presentation as well as complete additional assignments and examinations. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise.
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BY 206 - Microbiology * (4)
A study of the morphology, physiology, and culture characteristics of microorganisms with special emphasis on disease relationships. Laboratory.
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BY 206L - Microbiology Lab * (0)
See course description for BY 206 Microbiology.
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BY 207 - Wildlife Management (3)
A course designed to give the student knowledge and techniques involved in the management of wildlife species.
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BY 209 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I * (4)
This is the first semester course of a two -semester sequence that includes BY 210. The course covers a review of basic chemistry, and overview of the cell as well as the muscle, skeletal, and nervous systems.
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BY 209L - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab * (0)
See course description for BY 209 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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BY 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II * (4)
This is the second semester course of a two-semester sequence that follows BY 209. The course covers human anatomy and physiology to include the circulatory, blood, immune, digestive, endocrine, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive systems. Prerequisite(s): BY 209
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BY 210L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab * (0)
See course description for BY 210 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
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BY 270 - Biology Research Project 1 (1-3)
Student(s) will work closely with the instructor to develop the hypothesis, materials and methods protocol, and perform a literature review. Written product required (Introduction and Materials and Methods draft). Students will meet with the instructor once weekly to go over progress. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
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BY 301 - Genetics (3)
A study of the nature and function of hereditary materials, the genetic code, the physical basis of inheritance, molecular genetics, cell cycles, Mendelian and Non-mendelian genetics, variation in chromosome structure and number, population genetics, quantitative genetics, evolutionary genetics, developmental genetics, medical genetics and cancer. Prerequisite(s): BY 111, BY 112; Recommended prerequisite-MS 205
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BY 301W - Genetics (3)
A study of the nature and function of hereditary materials, the genetic code, the physical basis of inheritance, molecular genetics, cell cycles, Mendelian and Non-mendelian genetics, variation in chromosome structure and number, population genetics, quantitative genetics, evolutionary genetics, developmental genetics, medical genetics and cancer. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise. Prerequisite(s): BY 111 & BY 112; Recommended: MS 205
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BY 302 - Ecology (4)
A study of the interrelationships of organisms with their physical and living environment. This course emphasizes a holistic examination of the natural world and stresses a systems approach to understanding nature. Laboratory includes local fieldtrips. Course may include one weekend field trip. Prerequisite(s): BY 111, BY 112
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BY 302L - Ecology Lab (0)
See course description for BY 302 Ecology.
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BY 304 - Plant Sciences (4)
A course designed to acquaint the student with the major plant divisions, their biology, role in the ecosystem, and economic significance. The laboratory will include field trips to study taxonomic and ecological aspects of regional flora. Emphasis is placed on plants native to the Appalachian Mountains and Piedmont area of Georgia. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BY 111, BY 112
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BY 304L - Plant Sciences Lab (0)
See course description for BY 304 Plant Sciences.
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BY 305 - Animal Behavior (3)
Animal behavior is the study of how and why animals behave as they do in their environment. Behavior is an evolved solution to fitness-related problems, and in this course we will explore the science of animal behavior as understood using current evolutionary and ecological theory. We will sample a range of modern studies of animal behavior to illustrate the topics of interest. The emphasis will be on ultimate explanations for behavior and on developing theory to predict behavioral strategies. The question that we will ask repeatedly is, “How does a particular behavior contribute ultimately to the survival and reproductive success of the individual and the individual’s genes?” A shorthand for this question is “What is the adaptive significance of the behavior?” The kinds of behavior that we will consider include aggression, cooperation, altruism, mate choice and parental care, among others, and we will examine these behaviors in numerous animal groups, including insects, fishes, birds, and primates, to mention a few. Prerequisite(s): BY 111, BY 112
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BY 310 - General Zoology (4)
A study of the Kingdom Animalia with respect to its phylogeny, structure, and function. This course emphasizes the role that animals play in ecosystems and their natural history. Laboratory. Field trips are a requirement. Prerequisite(s): BY 111, BY 112
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BY 310L - General Zoology Lab (0)
Lab associated with BY 310.
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BY 340 - Island Microcosms (3)
This interdisciplinary course will focus on both biological and anthropological issues that affect island ecosystems and communities. Local and international sites will be featured. Environmental issues such as the impact of climate change, introduced species, increasing populations, and ecotourism on small island ecosystems will be examined. Science reasoning will be tested with a critical evaluation of evolutionary concepts in island communities. The effect of isolation on art, music, history, and economy and will be discussed. A variety of guest instructors will assist in the presentation of the material; problem-based learning will be built into the curriculum. A term project consisting of a written or visual composition addressing one of our focus topics will be required and will relate to the student’s major. Corequisite(s): 340L Note(s) Department approval required.
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BY 340L - Island Microcosms Lab * (1)
This laboratory experience will give students practical experience in field observation and investigation techniques in an island ecosystem. BY 340L accompanies an interdisciplinary course that focuses on both biological and anthropological issues that affect island communities. The impact of climate change, introduced species, increasing populations, and ecotourism on small island ecosystems will be investigated and discussed daily. For a portion of the field experience, students will participate in a service-learning project. Island art, music, and the history will also be seen through local collections and exhibitions. Students will be evaluated on proficiency in field identifications, participation, communication, and portfolio. Corequisite(s): BY 340
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BY 370 - Biology Research Project 2 (1 to 3)
Student(s) will work closely with the instructor to develop a data collection protocol for an approved hypothesis, and they will directly participate in the collection and entering of data generated from this study. Written product required (Results draft). Students will meet with the instructor once weekly to go over progress. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
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BY 401 - Directed Independent Study (1)
A course open to well-qualified students consisting of a guided, but independent, study of an assigned problem or project. Prerequisite(s): BY 111, BY 112 Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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BY 407 - Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
Study of cell’s molecular biology. Synthesis, structure and function of macromolecules, DNA, RNA and proteins with principles of cellular organization. Prerequisite(s): BY 111, BY 112, CY 305
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BY 407L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab (0)
Lab Associated with BY 407 Corequisite(s): BY 407
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BY 451 - Senior Biology Field Studies (3)
This course consists of study of invertebrate and vertebrate species common or important in a unique international tropical or marine environment. Students will become familiar with the characteristics of featured zoological orders and families. This course will emphasize identification techniques common in the field (including the dichotomous key ) as well as the principles of taxonomy. Discussion and implementation of low impact observation and collection techniques, including digital imaging and virtual collections, will be explored by each student. Prerequisite(s): BY 111, BY 112
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BY 451L - Senior Biology Field Studies Lab (1)
The laboratory will emphasize identification techniques common in the field (including the dichotomous key) as well as the principles of taxonomy. Observation methods for both coastal and inland species will be compared. Digital imaging (camera work) and virtual collections will be explored by each student (some equipment provided). Coral reef snorkeling and/or intertidal collections and identification. Prerequisite(s): BY 111, BY 112
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BY 470 - Biology Research Project 3 (1 to 3)
Student(s) will work closely with the instructor to complete analysis and make conclusions about data collected from a research investigation. They will develop a written product (conference poster, written paper, or other work product) that includes a literature review and critical analysis. Students will meet with the instructor once weekly to go over progress. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
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BY 490 - Internship (1 to 6)
A required capstone experience for junior or senior biology majors interested in gaining experience related to their career plans. This course can be taken multiple times for 1-6 credits, with a 6 credit maximum. Experiences may involve, 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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BY 499 - Senior Seminar (3)
A capstone course for senior biological science majors that is designed to acquaint seniors with the latest, most important findings in the areas of biology published in the last three years.
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BY 502 - Ecology for Teachers (4)
A study of the interrelationships of organisms with their physical and living environment. This course emphasizes a holistic examination of the natural world and stresses a systems approach to understanding nature. Laboratory includes local fieldtrips. Course may include two weekend fieldtrips. Prerequisite(s): BY 111, BY 112
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BY 502L - Ecology for Teachers Lab (0)
See course description for .
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BY 504 - Plant Sciences for Teachers (4)
A course designed to acquaint the student with the major plant divisions, their biology, role in the ecosystem, and economic significance. The laboratory will include field trips to study taxonomic and ecological aspects of regional flora. Emphasis is placed on plants native to the Appalachian Mountains and Piedmont area of Georgia. Laboratory.
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BY 650 - Biology for Teachers (3)
Discusses topics of contemporary interest selected to meet the Georgia Performance Standards in biology. Topics include science process skills, the nature of science, classification of organisms, diversity of living organisms, biological chemistry, cell structure and function, bioenergetics, inheritance, gene expression, population genetics, DNA/RNA, homeostasis, natural selection, evolution of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, evolution of plants, plant anatomy and reproduction, evolution of animals, natural selection, animal anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human organ systems and ecology. This course is designed to help teachers identify useful laboratory techniques and content for teaching biology. This course will also address science teaching methodology, alternative assessments, and applying the process approach to learning activities through the use of centers, cooperative learning, hands-on manipulatives, and inquiry experiments.
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BY 803 - Ecology for Teachers (3)
A study of interrelationships of organisms with their physical and biotic environment. Special emphasis is directed towards man’s role in the ecosystem. This material is presented in such a manner that the practicing teacher can incorporate it appropriately in the middle grades science curriculum.
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BA 102 - Introduction to Business (3)
This course is an introduction to the role of business in society and to the fundamental aspects of running a business including ethics, marketing, managing cash, people and operations. The course is designed to expose non business students to business.
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BA 107 - Personal Finance * (3)
Common financial problems facing the individual are studied and discussed: The economics of the family with an emphasis on budgeting, saving/investing, home ownership, installment purchases, Internet shopping and investing, leases, bank loans insurance, mortgages, stocks, bonds and other forms of investment.
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BA 185 - Skills for Professional Transition (2)
Virtually all of business uses the Microsoft Office suite of products to conduct their daily workflow. This course prepares students to add value in their first job and to take and pass the individual Microsoft certification exams. By attaining certification, students will communicate to employers their readiness to contribute in the workplace which will set them apart in the job market. This course prepares students to take certification exams in the Microsoft Office suite of products. Students will be required to complete the courses for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students will also have access to the courses for Access, Outlook, Word Expert, and Excel Expert.
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BA 200 - Survey of Economics * (3)
This course is designed to introduce basic principles and current issues in economics to non-business majors. Both micro and macroeconomic topics are discussed: opportunity cost, supply and demand, government price controls, GDP, inflation, unemployment, healthcare, immigration, and international trade. Note: business (B.B.A.) students do not receive credit for this course toward their major requirements.
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BA 203 - Critical & Creative Thinking * (3)
This course is designed to introduce the learner to the basic principles associated with creative thought and critical analysis. This course pays particular attention to the role that critical thought plays in the 21st century world economy. Errors in reasoning, the basis of irrational belief systems, how bias plays a role in critical thinking, as well as an examination of those processes which help to make a person a critical and creative thinker are discussed.
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BA 206 - Microeconomics (3)
The basic economic principles of microeconomics; the allocation of resources and price determination, consumer demand, the theory of the firm including production costs, supply, and the theory of distribution. Issues in healthcare and immigration will be addressed using cost-benefit analysis.
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BA 207 - Macroeconomics (3)
The basic economic principles of macroeconomics, including the goals of our economic system, fundamental concepts, the economic role of the government, comparative economic systems, measures of aggregate economic performance, monetary and fiscal policies, contemporary economic issues, and the macroeconomic history of the United States. Prerequisite(s): BA 206
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BA 208 - Business Communications * (3)
Theory and practice of written and spoken communication in business both in person and via electronic formats. The applications of psychological principles to improve the effectiveness of business correspondence and related types of business writing for implementation of business policy. The preparation of business reports, memoranda, and letters are required. Prerequisite(s): EH 101
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BA 223 - Principles of Leadership * (3)
This course is designed to introduce the learner to the basic principles of leadership development. Specifically, this course develops the student’s leadership abilities and the competencies that are essential to accomplishing goals, both personal and professional. Learners will develop ways to create definitions of excellence and model these definitions, learn to inspire others, and look for innovative ways to effect change, foster collaboration, and reward the accomplishments of others.
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BA 303 - Business Statistics (3)
A key factor for an organization to remain competitive is its ability to produce goods or deliver services in an efficient and effective manner. This course serves as an examination of methods and models - both statistical and computer-based - that are used for analyzing data for the purpose of increasing understanding and improving decisions related to the management of business operations. Prerequisite(s): MS 205
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BA 316 - Legal Environment of Business (3)
In this course, students are introduced to the sources and structures of legal systems and to many of the areas of law that impact businesses, such as contracts and the UCC, crime, torts, international law, business association and securities regulation, agency and employment law, antitrust, cyberlaw, intellectual property, consumer law, and environmental law.
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BA 327 - Managerial Finance (3)
This course is an introduction to the tools and models used in managerial finance including asset valuation which includes time value of money, risk and return, asset pricing models and capital budgeting. Financial statement analysis is also covered. Prerequisite(s): AC 201, MS 205
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BA 330 - Cultural Diversity in the Business Environment (3)
This course examines ways organizations manage diverse groups of people that are found in today’s multi-cultural business community. The course focuses on understanding cultural differences and how those differences impact the processes of doing business and managing people.
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BA 340 - Strategic Thinking and Innovation (3)
Students will learn ways to develop strategies for creating alternatives and new innovations and designs in business through the use of targeted critical and creative thinking processes. Explore creative solutions to “status quo” and roadblock organizational problems by courageously leading and managing teams to integrate solutions into the organization. Prerequisite(s): BA 203
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BA 401 - Directed Independent Study (1 to 3)
This course provides the student with an opportunity to work on an individual project with the supervision of a faculty member. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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BA 403 - Rotaract (0-1)
This course is designed to empower our students in developing business, leadership, teamwork and communication skills through outreach projects to the community as they learn, teach and practice the principles of free enterprise.
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BA 417 - Business Ethics (3)
This course provides an introduction to philosophical ethics and its application to specific moral concerns arising in business and other organizations. Special attention is given to the stakeholder model of strategic management. Lessons are designed to aid students in building a workable moral theory that can be utilized throughout their careers. Prerequisite(s): MG 301, MK 315
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BA 447 - International Business (3)
This course offers an appreciation for trade among nations by expanding the environment of U.S. business to a global level. From both the macroscopic and microscopic perspectives, multinational enterprises are recognized for their expanding influence on worldwide business activity.
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BA 470 - Value Chain Management (3)
This course is designed to familiarize students with the value chain. Rather than analyze business as a series of separate functions, this course will specifically review the integrated operational aspects of a business that specifically lead to value creation, and its relationship to sustainable performance. Information and material flows will be analyzed, and total quality management and continuous improvement concepts will be introduced to help students better understand how value is created, measured, and when gaps are identified, improved. The concepts of Supply Chain Management, Production, Lean/Six Sigma, Forecasting, and Project Management will also be discussed primarily in relationship to value creation, and value chain management.
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BA 480 - Internship (1 to 6)
This course gives the student practical experience and training in selected business and/or non-profit organizations. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of six hours.
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BA 481 - Portfolio Development (1)
Students will create a body of work in the area of their major concentration that demonstrates the student’s skills, quality of work, and level of professional competence. Portfolio materials will include a video introduction, resume, and electronic portfolio of at least ten submissions demonstrating specific skills and industry knowledge. Offered on a pass/fail basis Prerequisite(s): BA 203, BA 208, BA 303, MG 301, HR 333, MK 315
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BA 490 - Special Topics in Business (1 to 3)
Topics of special interest in business administration. Prerequisite(s): BA 303, MK 315
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BA 499 - Business Capstone (3)
In the capstone course for business studies, students analyze the strategic challenges, methods, and techniques in business settings. The focus is the integration of prior coursework into a comprehensive understanding of the organization and the accomplishment of goals and strategies. Online simulation based. Students will be billed a special resource fee for the administration of the CPC Comprehensive Exam (or equivalent). Prerequisite(s): AC 201, AC 202, MG 301, MK 315, BA 327, BA 470 Note(s) $40 resource fee applied.
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BA 500 - MBA Foundations (3)
This course provides a foundation for success in the program by making students aware of academic expectations and responsibilities in graduate school as well as developing an understanding of individual and team requirements. In addition, foundation material is covered. This includes excel spreadsheet proficiency and an introductory level of knowledge in several key areas of business. A variety of learning activities will be used, including completion of self-paced modules for key business subjects. A base-level exam is given at the end of the course; a fee applies to this exam. This course is a foundation course and must be successfully completed before progressing to other courses in the graduate program.
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BA 507 - Business Communications (3)
This course provides a foundation of applied skills in research, writing, and presenting for various business audiences. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, synthesis, and effective communication strategies. This course is a foundation course and must be successfully completed before progressing to other courses in the graduate program.
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BA 508 - Applied Economics for Managers (3)
This course is concerned with the fundamental principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics and integrates them from a managerial decision-making perspective in a framework that foster the goals of an organization, as well as a better understanding of the external business environment in which an organization operates.the primary purpose of this course is to learn useful tools and analytical framework that could be used as a foundation for much of the contents taught in finance, marketing, business strategy and many other courses in the MBA program.
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BA 514 - Business Essentials for Managers (3)
This course is an introduction to business covering major accounting and finance issues. Topics covered included: analysis of financial statements including ration and trend analysis; investment analysis; time value of money; evaluation of the quality of earning; forms of business organization and related taxation effects; and sources of capital and financing.
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BA 601 - Principles of Information Assurance (3)
this course examines basic enterprise information systems assurance principles and examines operational, technical, and administrative aspects of information assurance.
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BA 603 - Computer Network Security (3)
This course focuses on the fundamentals of network security including principles and terminology of network security as well as understand the tools and techniques used to both attack and defend computer systems.
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BA 604 - Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (3)
This course examines how properly prepared managers can plan for, operate in, and recover from a multitude of emergency scenarios which can impact information systems.
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BA 607 - Strategic Cybersecurity Management (3)
This is the capstone course for the cybersecurity concentrations. Students will demonstrate the application of the three pillars of confidentiality, integrity, and availability into a strategic plan in various simulated environments. Emphasis is placed in risk management analysis and its implications on IT infrastructures and compliance. Creation of an effective IT security policy framework will be required. Prerequisite(s): BA 604, BA 605
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BA 642 - Cross-Cultural Business Challenges (3)
This course explores the cultural environment of international business. Emphasis will be on comparing and contrasting major dimensions of culture as it impacts global organization.
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BA 670 - Excellence in Operations (3)
This course incorporates an analysis of the design and operation of production and information systems for both product and service industries. The value of information to an organization and the need to link information/data management, operations and corporate strategy is stressed. Supply chain management, information flows, measurement, product design, forecasting, process selection, project management, quality management, and advanced operations techniques are examined.
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BA 675 - Negotiation and Communication (3)
This course provides a comprehensive look into the concepts of negotiation and gender communication, as well as interpersonal effectiveness and conflict resolution. Students will explore various forms of negotiations, communication, emotion/perceptions, and cultural differences and bias.
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BA 701 - Special Topics (3)
This course provides the student with an opportunity to work on an individual project with the supervision of a faculty member. Note(s) Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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BA 707 - Business Analytics (3)
This courses is designed to provide students with the foundations of business analytics, emphasizing that numeracy be as important as literacy is for the graduate student. This course includes the cycle of transforming data into business insights, actions, and solutions as a core emphasis of the course. The transformation cycle is manifested as defining of the problem/question, collection and preparation of data, analysis and insight derivation and action upon those insights wherein solutions are realized. Emphasis is placed on Microsoft Excel data management, data visualization, and data analysis skills.
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BA 708 - Business Statistics (3)
Quantitative reasoning has become critical for effective business practice today. Statistical reasoning and techniques facilitate the tools and foundation for data analytics. This course incorporates the application of statistically based data analytics tools to business decisions. The course is conceptual in nature with the focus on application and interpretation of statistical tools. Conceptual understanding will be emphasized over mathematical understanding. Numerous examples will be used to illustrate the concepts.
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BA 710 - Applied Regression (3)
At the core of most data analytics problems is the determination of cause-and-effect relationships. Regression analysis is a powerful technique for identifying both cross-sectional relationships (variables of interest are dependent upon other variables) and times series relationships (variables of interest are dependent upon time related variables, as is used for forecasting). In this course students will use regression analysis for the purpose of analyzing real business problems. The course is conceptual in nature with the focus on application and interpretation of regression analysis, a). Conceptual understanding will be emphasized over mathematical understanding.Numerous examples will be used to illustrate the concepts.
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BA 711 - Spreadsheet Modeling (3)
In the world of business, managers continually face the need to make decisions in the face of complexity and uncertainty in which the best course of action is not obvious. This course teaches the ability to structure complex problems and formulate Excel spreadsheet decision models for the purpose of deriving optimal decisions and analytical problem solving. Assumptions for spreadsheet models may be deterministic in nature, based upon logic, experience, and/or historical data, or stochastic in nature, using techniques for addressing uncertainty. Applications include resource allocation, risk analysis, and decision making over time. Prerequisite(s): BA 710
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BA 712 - Data Mining (3)
Businesses are collecting ever increasing volumes of data and competitive success will depend upon the ability to use technology for analyzing the data systematically and making the appropriate decisions. In some applications, data analysis and decision making is automated. This course will investigate how data mining technologies can be used to improve decision making. Real world examples will be used to give students hands on experience with data mining software. Prerequisite(s): BA 710
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BA 713 - Business Analytics Strategy (3)
Companies are evolving into a direction wherein the reach of data and analytics keeps growing and must be considered from a strategic view. For instance, the performance of human resources, occasionally described as an organization’s most important asset, is being analyzed with data in ways not encountered before. This course will step back and examine the relationship between high level metrics and the organizational variables that have the greatest impact. As with Six Sigma, students will learn how defining these cause-and-effect relationships are the key to organizational success, often leading to strategic advantage. While many actors might become an accomplished analytics technician, it is equally important for the business analytics professional to understand the soft skills that make business analytics a competitive weapon for some organizations. Students will learn that in the end, it is action taken on insights that separates the winners from the bystanders. Prerequisite(s): BA 711, BA 712
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BA 717 - Business Law and Ethics (3)
This course explores the interrelationship between business, law and ethics in today’s global environment. Emphasis will be placed on broadening student understanding of the means through which the government regulates business activity. Students will investigate contemporary issues in product liability, contracts, business ethics, agency, intellectual property, e-commerce, securities regulation, business formation, antitrust, bankruptcy and employment law. The goal of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary to identify legal and ethical challenges to contemporary business organizations and develop ethical business strategies designed to minimize legal risk.
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BA 723 - Financial Management (3)
This course is an introduction to the tools used in financial management. Topics covered include time value of money, risk/return models, security valuation, weighted average cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, forecasting and dividend policy. Prerequisite(s): AC 721
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BA 731 - Value-Based Management (3)
Students study the financial management of the corporation and decision making. Topics covered include capital structure theory, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, asset valuation, forecasting and executive compensation. Prerequisite(s): AC*721, BA 723
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BA 749 - International Finance (3)
International Finance: Study of the international monetary environment and financial planning for corporations with overseas operations. Analysis of the effects of exchange rate fluctuations, currency restrictions and tax regulations on international financial planning, examination of financial aspects of multinational business, including foreign investment, trade and transfer of funds. Prerequisite(s): BA 723
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BA 752 - Entrepreneurial Finance (3)
This course focuses on the natural cycle of fundraising for a new business. The course covers internal financial management including risk management, bootstrapping, angel and venture capital as well as the final exit strategy for the entrepreneur which includes the IPO process. Prerequisite(s): BA 723
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BA 753 - Investments (3)
This course looks at the markets in which investing takes place and the investment decision. Types of securities are examined including pricing models for each. Additionally, techniques to measure performance, manage risk and construct portfolios will be examined. Prerequisite(s): BA 723
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BA 754 - Corporate Risk Management (3)
The operating and financial risks faced by firms and the various methods of mitigating those risks will be explored. Methods studied include loss prevention, insurance and capital markets. Prerequisite(s): BA 723
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BA 756 - Valuation (3)
This course focuses on Value Based Management or the creation of value within a company. The actions managers can take to create value, how value is measured, valuation of intangible assets, and the intersection of strategy and value creation are explored. Prerequisite(s): BA 723
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BA 759 - Advanced Entrepreneurship (3)
This course focuses on second stage ventures. The course will provide material and education that provides a foundation for entrepreneurial success. Once the first stage of business development is taught, an introduction to the challenges Entrepreneurs face when taking their business from viability to sustained market success is added. In addition to the development of critical success factors for high growth enterprises, special emphasis is given to the world of entrepreneurial leadership on the development and management of human capital, the intersection of work and lifestyle, and the dominant forces that uniquely come to bear on second-stage entrepreneurial enterprises. Prerequisite(s): BA 751
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BA 780 - International Business Experience (3)
This course offers the student an introduction into applied international business by examining opportunities and challenges in another country. The student will be expected to conduct research in preparation for the trip and to critically assess and reflect on the in-country realities following the trip. The class will included a mandatory foreign country experience.
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