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BUS 290E - Insurance Company Operations
This course provides students with an understanding of insurance company operations.
Credits: 3
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BUS 300 - Ethics in the Workplace
This course focuses on ethical issues surrounding the workplace. Topics are introduced by way of case studies which students are invited to explore through a mix of interdisciplinary readings that inspire greater contextual understanding. Previously offered as BUS 390P, PHIL 390P
Credits: 3
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BUS 301 - Business Law
A course designed to give students an awareness of those aspects of the law needed in day-to-day dealings with business. Emphasis placed upon the law of contracts, negotiable instruments, wills, and current issues.
Credits: 3
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BUS 310 - e-Business
This fundamental course focuses on identifying the basic terms, concepts and rules that characterize e-business activities using internet-centric technologies. The course highlights the impact of e-commerce on the internal organization and its stake holders.
Credits: 3
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BUS 311 - Business Law and Ethics
A course designed to give students an awareness of aspects of laws and ethics needed in day-to-day dealings with business. Emphasis placed upon the law of contracts, negotiable instruments, wills, and current issues. It also focuses on ethical issues surrounding the workplace. Topics are introduced by way of case studies which students are invited to explore through a mix of interdisciplinary readings that inspire greater contextual understanding.
Credits: 3
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BUS 315 - Events and Facility Management
This course exposes students to the many elements and dynamics associated with managing a sports or fitness facility. Students will visit a variety of venues and will gain an understanding of the development of the revenue streams, design and planning, scheduling and operations, staff management, and the implementation of action deadlines.
Credits: 3
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BUS 320 - Marketing Analysis
Application of software supplement for use with a personal computer system. Students are involved with solving computer problems related to the marketing environment. The course integrates the fundamentals of marketing (product, promotion, price, and distribution) into a marketing-oriented simulation. The students are required to act independently as small business decision makers. Previously offered as BUS 390C.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 203
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BUS 323 - Services Marketing
This course examines the characteristics of services and how they impact marketing strategy and customer behavior. Students examine the issues facing service providers and the implementation of a customer focus within the services industry. The course will highlight the differences between services marketing and product marketing. Attention is focused on the marketing function of services organizations within the following sectors: accommodation and food services, retail trade, entertainment and recreation.
Credits: 3
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BUS 324 - Business Financing
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of finance emphasizing their application to real-world business decisions.
Credits: 3
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BUS 325 - Entrepreneurship
Considers the contributions of the functional areas of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing to the entrepreneurial firm. Examines various forms of small business ownership, to include purchasing a franchise or existing business and starting a new business.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 203
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BUS 326 - Social Entrepreneurship
Students will get an understanding of the steps and basic tools to define and model social challenges, develop potential solutions and measure the impact that they are making. Through case studies and practical involvement, students will experience a variety of sectors including Health, Education, Commerce, and Retail.
Credits: 3
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BUS 331 - Business Analytics II
This course is a continuation of Business Analytics I. It examines the applications of more advanced fundamentals statistical techniques and the use of statistical computer software to business decision making. Topics include simple and multiple linear regression, contingency tables, chi-square tests, ANOVA, and an introduction to decision analysis, simulation and risk models and optimization models.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 232
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BUS 332 - Decision Models
This course develops fundamental knowledge and skills for modeling to business decision making. Topics include decision analysis, simulation, risk models and optimization models. The use of software applications for business is also covered.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 331
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BUS 333LS - Strategies for Effective Organizational Leadership
Examines characteristics of effective leaders in organizations. Issues included are: communication, motivation, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and gender differences in leadership styles.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 202
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BUS 340 - Organizational Behavior
This course examines the behavior of individuals and work groups within organizational settings. Primary emphasis is on the role of managers/leaders in their interactions with individual employees and the work group.
Credits: 3
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BUS 342 - The Business of Wedding Management
This course is designed to be a basic introduction to Wedding Planning and Management. Planning, marketing, management and evaluation of a successful and sustainable wedding planning company are discussed in this course from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Specific focus will include promotions, budgeting, sponsorship, pricing, role of the consultant, impact of time manegement, crisis management and effective collaboration with bride, groom, and vendors.
Credits: 3
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BUS 343 - Fashion Forecasting and Buying
This course is designed to examine fashion forecasting and the role and responsibilities of the buyer in meeting consumer demand in the marketplace. Topics such as Process and methods of forecasting; Categories of fashion merchandise; Merchandise planning and purchasing; Sourcing; Pricing; and Performance analysis are key topics of knowledge that students entering this field should understand and be able to apply within their industry careers.
Credits: 3
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BUS 345 - Fashion Sales and Promotion
This course explores personal and non-personal strategies to enhance sales in the fashion environment. Major topics include personal selling, training and supervision; styling; fashion shows and other promotional events; E-commerce and social media; cross-promotional events; visual merchandising/display.
Credits: 3
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BUS 349 - Fashion Business Organization and Operation
This course is designed to examine the organization and operation of various types of fashion businesses within the FTAR (Fiber/Textile/Apparel/Retail) supply chain with emphasis on fashion entrepreneurship. This course will include topics such as: Overview of the supply chain and its components; types of retail organizations, their structure and operation; Fashion entrepreneurship and niche marketing; and Brand and retail positioning strategies.
Credits: 3
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BUS 350 - Computer Applications of Business
This course gives the student hands-on experience in using computer technology for business and accounting applications. Develops knowledge and skills to enhance decision-making, record keeping, and the overall quality of work life. The student will be able to analyze the business environment and enhance operational efficiency.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Satisfactory completion of the Quantitative Reasoning requirement
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BUS 355 - Accounting Software Systems - QuickBooks
This course is an introduction to the QuickBooks Pro accounting software. Students will learn to set up a new company and chart of accounts; record transactions with customers, vendors and employees; manage lists; run reports and customize them to meets users’ needs; change forms and generating letters.
Credits: 3
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BUS 360 - Accounting Information Systems
This course provides an introduction to the concepts underlying information systems as they relate to managerial decision making and accounting. Students will apply concepts, techniques and procedures to the planning, analysis and design of computer-based information systems. Previously offered as BUS 390J.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites Grade of C or better in BUS 261 and BUS 262 , MATH 104
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BUS 363 - Intermediate Accounting I
A study of financial accounting. The course covers detailed study of accounting principles. Main focus is on accounting theory and practice. Application as to determination of assets value and related problems of income measurement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 262
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BUS 364 - Intermediate Accounting II
A further study of financial accounting principles. Emphasis is placed on theory and concepts relating to the corporate capital structure. Additional topics covered are pension, lease and cash flow statement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 363
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BUS 367 - Federal Income Tax Accounting
An introduction to the theory and practice of federal income taxation for individuals and corporations. A practice set will be used to give the student practical application. Special emphasis will be given to individual tax planning.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 262
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BUS 368 - Cost Accounting
A basic consideration of cost principles and procedures as applied to manufacturing concerns. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of information for managerial decision making within a manufacturing concern.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 262
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BUS 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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BUS 371 - Business Finance
An investigation into the nature of organization finance and its relation to the economy and other aspects of business management.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 262
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BUS 380 - Principles of Retailing
A study of the fundamentals of retailing, retail advertising, management, organization, and controls.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 203
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BUS 385 - Project Management
This course develops a foundation of key concepts and challenges of Project Management (PM). Projects are increasingly becoming important in modern business and the course underlines the importance of understanding the relationship between projects and the strategic goals of the organization. The course also discusses the technical, cultural, and interpersonal skills necessary to manage projects from start to finish successfully. This course will emphasize the techniques, tools that improve the student’s ability to plan, implement and manage projects. A particular focus will be given on effective leadership in project teams, on the organization, and risk management.
Credits: 3
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BUS 409 - Data Visualization
This course introduces computer skills of visualizing data for business representation and reporting.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 350 and MATH 140
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BUS 410 - Advanced Topics in Business Analytics
This capstone course introduces a number of advanced topics in business analytics, including data warehouse, data and text mining, and business intelligence.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 353
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BUS 415 - Special Topics in Services Management
This course examines current issues in service industries, especially Hospitality and Tourism Management and Sport Management. It is designed to raise awareness with regard to the sociology of these industries and how cultural practices in the world can have significant social, economic, and political consequences. Discussion and research should give future service managers a broader understanding of how these specific sectors impact different groups of people in different ways throughout this country and beyond.
Credits: 3
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BUS 426 - Entrepreneurship in Practice
The contributions of the functional areas of accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing to the entrepreneurial firm are considered in this course. Various forms of small business ownership will be reviewed. Students will engage in the development of an entrepreneurial plan. Students are expected to deliver the entrepreneurial plan by actively seeking input from the community resources for small business development. Group discussions, projects and case analysis will be integrated in the course.
Credits: 3
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BUS 431 - Data Mining
This course introduces the basic concepts, technologies, techniques and applications of Data Mining.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 331
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BUS 440 - Supply Chain Management
The basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered in this course. This includes manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries as well as a discussion of the fundamental relationships in the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and control that occur.
Credits: 3
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BUS 443 - Consumer Behavior
Understanding consumer behavior is critical to developing effective marketing strategies. This course examines the fundamentals underlying the decisions made by consumers so as to identify and effectively meet their needs and wants.
Credits: 3
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BUS 444 - Business Strategy
This course synthesizes students’ knowledge of the functional areas of business by focusing on the formulation and execution of business strategies so as to achieve sustained competitiveness of a company. Previously offered as BUS 490C.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 202 , BUS 203 , and ECON 201
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BUS 445 - Fashion Elements and Analysis
This course will engage students in analyzing apparel from the buyer’s perspective. Major topics will include: textile fibers and fabrics and their characteristics; color organization, characteristics, schematics; line and design principles and effects; apparel details (trimmings; shoulder, waist, sleeve treatments; hem length) and apparel quality.
Credits: 3
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BUS 450 - Food and Beverage Management
This course provides students with practical skills and knowledge for effective management of food service operations. It presents basic service principles while emphasizing the importance of meeting the needs and, whenever possible, exceeding the expectations of guests. Students will be taught the fundamentals of food and beverage cost control and analysis in this course. Emphasis is given on strong leadership skill development, developing front of the house and back of the house teams, staffing, labor cost, human resource management, and creating restaurant long term plans.
Credits: 3
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BUS 451 - Lodging Operations and Management
This course is designed to examine hotel and lodging management systems. Relevant departments within these settings will be identified and analyzed, and inter-department operations will be reviewed. Students will gain an understanding of the dynamics of hotel and lodging management from a manager’s perspective.
Credits: 3
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BUS 452 - Convention and Event Management
This course seeks to introduce students to a more specialized area of study focusing on meetings, conventions and exhibition planning. In-depth analysis of convention and exhibition planning will provide students an understanding of managerial strategies while embracing a functional and operational context which is transferable to every sector of the hospitality industry. The course serves as a comprehensive overview of the Meetings, Events, Exhibitions and Conventions (MEEC) industry. Students will achieve a macro working knowledge of MEEC industry principles, practices, operations and management.
Credits: 3
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BUS 455 - Research Methods
A study of the scientific process and research methods and procedures used in decision-making. Emphasis is on the collection and interpretation of data and the relationship of research to the policies and functions of the firm.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 202 , BUS 203 and MATH 140
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BUS 465 - Advanced Accounting
A study of theories applicable to specific business situations such as consolidated statements, governmental accounting, business combinations and liquidations.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 364
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BUS 466 - Auditing
Fundamental principles and practices of internal and external auditing. Includes an in-depth discussion of internal control and audit procedures.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 363
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BUS 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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BUS 470I - Internship in Business
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based upon appropriate evidence of achievement.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites All major requirements completed, senior status and minimum of 2.5 GPA in Business Major requirements
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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BUS 470M - Internship in Business Administration
The student works in a business position.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites All major requirements completed, senior status and minimum of 2.5 GPA in Business Administration Major
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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BUS 471 - Human Resource Management
An overview of the primary activities and functions performed by the Human Resource Department of an organization, to include the forecasting of human resource needs, the selection, training, evaluation, and compensation of employees, and labor relations.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 202
Corequisite BUS 202 if not already completed
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BUS 492 - Capstone in Business Analytics
Senior level course designed to allow the student to apply the coursework the student has completed in Business Analytics. The student will complete an approved project that demonstrates mastery of their program of study.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 331 and either BUS 332 or BUS 431
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BUS 499 - Business Portfolio Development
Students will develop evaluation criteria to assess their work. The folder will contain the accumulated work emphasizing student growth, their strengths as well as their weaknesses.
Credits: 4
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CHEM 100 - Extraordinary Chemistry
General Education course. Designed for the non-science major, this course presents chemistry as an experimental science and draws on chemical principles to illustrate both the workings of science and the scientific method. Basic chemical principles are discussed and then applied to everyday situations. Topics vary, but usually include medicines, foods, pollution and environmental issues, forensic science, and common consumer products. Previously offered as CHEM 190B. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Not open to students with credit in BIO 290A or CHEM 290A.
Credits: 4
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CHEM 101 - Science Seminar
A series of scientific presentations and discussions offered by students, faculty and invited speakers. One hour per week offered only in the spring semesters. Student requirements increase as the level of the seminar increases.
Credits: 1
Crosslisted as: BIO 101 .
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CHEM 110 - Survey of Chemistry
This is a one term course covering general, organic and biochemistry designed primarily for the student enrolled in the nursing program. The course covers aspects of general chemistry including atomic structure, bonding and equilibria, a brief introduction to organic chemistry including physical properties and representative reactions of common functional groups and finally provides an overview of the chemistry of the major classes of biomolecules and metabolism. Course will include a laboratory portion
Credits: 4
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CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
An introduction to chemistry presenting the fundamental principles and appropriate descriptive material to serve as a foundation for further study of the subject. Qualitative and quantitative analysis are included in the laboratory portion of this course. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites Math SAT score of at least 500, Math ACT score of at least 19, or placement above MATH 104
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CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
An introduction to chemistry presenting the fundamental principles and appropriate descriptive material to serve as a foundation for further study of the subject. Qualitative and quantitative analysis are included in the laboratory portion of this course. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CHEM 121 Satisfactory completion of ENG 101
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CHEM 131 - Development and Enhancement of Problem-solving and Thinking Habits Part I
This course is part one of a two semester seminar sequence. The fall course will focus on developing strong problem solving and reasoning skills and effective collaboration through group work. Many problems presented in this course will come from mathematics, but also from the sciences. This course will meet once a week for two hours.
Credits: 1
Crosslisted as: BIO 131 , CIS 131 , and MATH 131 .
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CHEM 132 - Development and Enhancement of Problem-solving and Thinking Habits II
This course is part two of a two semester seminar sequence. The spring course will build upon the skills learned through Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computer and Information Science 131 and will focus on applying acquired skills to a real-life problem. The major end product of the course will include a formal presentation at Spearsfest. The course will meet for two hours every week.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites BIO 131 /CHEM 131 /CIS 131 /MATH 131
Crosslisted as: BIO 132 , CIS 132 , and MATH 132 .
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CHEM 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Crosslisted as: HCA 430 and PUBH 430 .
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CHEM 201 - Science Seminar
A series of scientific presentations and discussions offered by students, faculty and invited speakers. One hour per week offered only in the spring semesters. Student requirements increase as the level of the seminar increases.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites BIO 101 /CHEM 101
Crosslisted as: BIO 201 .
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CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry I
A study of the structures, properties, nomenclature, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of aliphatic organic molecules. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CHEM 122
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CHEM 262 - Organic Chemistry II
A study of the structures, properties, nomenclature, reactions, reaction mechanisms, and spectra of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites CHEM 261
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CHEM 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail
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CHEM 301 - Science Seminar
A series of scientific presentations and discussions offered by students, faculty and invited speakers. One hour per week offered only in the spring semesters. Student requirements increase as the level of the seminar increases.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites BIO 201 /CHEM 201
Crosslisted as: BIO 301 .
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CHEM 332 - Analytical Chemistry
A study of the principles of gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental analysis and the calculations of analytical chemistry. Two hours lecture and two three-hour laboratories weekly.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites CHEM 122
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CHEM 342 - Biochemistry
A detailed study of the major classes of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, structural proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids. Chemical features and biological functions of these molecules will be examined in the context of intermediary metabolism. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours scheduled weekly.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites BIO 110 and CHEM 261
Crosslisted as: BIO 342 .
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CHEM 355 - Physical Chemistry I
The two-course sequence emphasizes thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, gas behavior, electrochemistry, kinetics, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding and quantum mechanics. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites PHYS 222 and MATH 162
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CHEM 356 - Physical Chemistry II
The two-course sequence emphasizes thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, gas behavior, electrochemistry, kinetics, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding and quantum mechanics. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites CHEM 355
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CHEM 361 - Organic Spectroscopy
Theory, use and interpretation of data from infrared and U.V./ visible spectroscopy, 1D and 2D multilinear nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Laboratory work will stress the use of these techniques to identify the structure of organic compounds. Two hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CHEM 262
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CHEM 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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CHEM 399LS - Science Leadership Semester
An individualized exploration of leadership as experienced through activities associated with scientific disciplines. Students wishing to complete a Leadership Semester may do so by coupling an experiential learning opportunity with reflective analysis focused on leadership. Appropriate science-related experiences may include the following: (1) internship, employment, or volunteering at a science-related government agency, public service office, or business (2) a research project or experiential learning course pursued at Columbia College or another institution. Approved experiences will involve at least 25 hours of documented activity and will be accompanied by four assessed products: a brief proposal, to be submitted to the Program Chair at least 1 week before the start of the semester in which the experience occurs, a reflective journal of the experience, a final analytical paper, and an oral presentation. Content and formatting guidelines for each product will be provided.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites Junior standing and approval of the Division
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CHEM 401 - Science Seminar
A series of scientific presentations and discussions offered by students, faculty and invited speakers. One hour per week offered only in the spring semesters. Student requirements increase as the level of the seminar increases.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites BIO 301 /CHEM 301
Crosslisted as: BIO 401 .
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CHEM 423 - Inorganic Chemistry
Topics such as atomic structure, complex compounds, bonding in inorganic compounds, and a systematic study of the periodic table are covered. Three hours lecture weekly.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 442 - Advanced Biochemistry
A detailed study of the biosynthesis and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, including glucogenesis, glycogen metabolism, pentose phosphate pathway, ?-oxidation, fatty acid biosysnthesis, ketone bodies, eicosanoid biosynthesis, cholesterol biosynthesis, bile acids, steroid hormone biosynthesis, the nitrogen cycle, synthesis and degradation of amino acids, nucleotide biosynthesis, and purine/pyrimidine metabolism. Three lecture hours scheduled weekly.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites BIO 342
Crosslisted as: BIO 442 .
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CHEM 470 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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CIS 109 - Computer Science for the Liberal Arts
This course introduces students to the computer science discipline through exploration of a variety of topics. Applications and connections to contemporary society are emphasized. This course satisfies the mathematics general education requirement. Previously offered as CIS 120
Credits: 3
Prerequisites MATH 100 or Mathematics placement above 100
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CIS 110 - Fundamentals of Computer and Information Science
A broad introduction to computer and information science. Topics include hardware, software, applications, systems development, ethics, and an introduction to programming. Previously offered as CIS 141
Credits: 3
Prerequisites MATH 100 or placement in MATH 104 or higher, or Consent of the Program Chair
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CIS 111 - An Introduction to Programming using Visual Basic
An introduction to procedural programming techniques including variables, control structures, functions and procedures in an object-oriented event-driven environment.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites A Computer and Information Science course and a grade of C or better in MATH 104 , or Consent of the Program Chair
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CIS 131 - Development and Enhancement of Problem-solving and Thinking Habits Part I
This course is part one of a two semester seminar sequence. The fall course will focus on developing strong problem solving and reasoning skills and effective collaboration through group work. Many problems presented in this course will come from mathematics, but also from the sciences. This course will meet once a week for two hours.
Credits: 1
Crosslisted as: BIO 131 , CHEM 131 , and MATH 131 .
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CIS 132 - Development and Enhancement of Problem-solving and Thinking Habits II
This course is part two of a two semester seminar sequence. The spring course will build upon the skills learned through Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computer and Information Science 131 and will focus on applying acquired skills to a real-life problem. The major end product of the course will include a formal presentation at Spearsfest. The course will meet for two hours every week.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites BIO 131 /CHEM 131 /CIS 131 /MATH 131
Crosslisted as: BIO 132 , CHEM 132 , and MATH 132 .
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CIS 170 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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CIS 205 - Principles of Information Systems
An introduction to contemporary information systems. The focus of the course will be the key components of information systems - people, software, hardware, data, and communication technologies, and the integration of information systems in organizations in a global world.
Credits: 3
Crosslisted as: BUS 205 .
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CIS 211 - Programming I
An introduction to programming and problem-solving using a high level programming language. Topics include data types, variables, assignment, control structures, arrays, and an introduction to object-oriented programming.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CIS 109 , MATH 104 , or placement in MATH 107
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CIS 212 - Programming II
A further study of programming and problem-solving using object-oriented programming techniques. Topics include: abstraction, inheritance, polymorphism, error-handling, and data structures.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites A grade of C or better in CIS 211
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CIS 221 - Fundamentals of Hardware and Operating Systems
An introduction to computer architecture and operating systems. Topics include computer system components, peripheral devices, operating software, i/o devices and extensions.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CIS 205 Offered: evening
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CIS 225 - Fundamentals of Hardware, Software and Networking
An introduction to the hardware and software of computers and computing systems. Topics include computer system components, peripheral devices, operating systems, I/O devices and extensions, and an introduction to networked computer systems. Offered: Evening.
Credits: 3
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CIS 230 - Introduction to Web Development
An introduction to Web development from design to implementation using Web tools and technologies such as HTML and other authoring and scripting languages.
Credits: 3
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CIS 250 - Networks
This course provides an in-depth knowledge of data communications and networking requirements including networking and telecommunications technologies, hardware, and software. Offered: evening.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CIS 221
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CIS 270 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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CIS 314 - Algorithms and Data Structure
This course surveys the basic data structures and the associated algorithms. Topics include algorithm design, data representation, and algorithm complexity.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CIS 212 , MATH 150
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CIS 315 - Event Driven Programming
This course focuses on the design and development of professional looking applications using more advanced techniques and a professional development environment.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CIS 212
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CIS 320 - E-Commerce
This course examines strategic and operational issues of doing business in an online environment. Technological solutions and emerging technologies will be addressed.
Credits: 3
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CIS 340 - Systems Analysis and Design
A study of the processes, methodology and issues related to the analysis and design of information systems. Topics include: requirement analysis, system development life cycle, structured design, feasibility studies, installation and implementation.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CIS 225 and CIS 310
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CIS 350 - Database Management Systems
A study of the design and management of relational databases. Programming techniques using SQL are emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CIS 221
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CIS 351 - Managing Information and Data
This course covers the design and implementation of database from requirements specifications, data modeling, implementation and manipulation using SQL. Other topics will include database security, the understanding of the importance of data, information, and databases within an enterprise information system, and web connectivity issues.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CIS 350
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CIS 370 - Internship
Individual work under faculty supervision with evaluation based on appropriate evidence of achievement. Approval of an internship request by the instructor and the appropriate program chair or division dean is required to be able to register for the course.
Credits: 1-6
Grading Type Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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CIS 370A - Applications of Computer Systems
Hands-on experience with the computer support staff at Columbia College. Activities will involve maintaining a network and a collection of hardware and software applications.
Credits: 1-6
Prerequisites CIS 225
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CIS 400 - Ethics in Information Systems
This course provides a strong foundation for ethical decision-making for Information Systems professional. It addresses the ethical and legal implications of information technology in modern society. Included are topics such as professional code of Ethics, intellectual property, privacy issues, and Internet crime.
Credits: 3
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CIS 413 - Software Development
This course focuses on tools and techniques used in modern software development. Topics include: object-oriented design, software life cycle including requirements, specifications and design, selected modern programming techniques and tools.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CIS 314
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CIS 430 - Advanced Web Development
This course introduces advanced web tools for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining web sites. Topics include interactivity, multimedia elements including animation, and linking to a database.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites CIS 230 and CIS 350
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