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INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING

4.00 credits. An introduction to the basic accounting methods, principles and financial statements used for external reporting. This course introduces students to accounting in a way that demonstrates its importance to society and relevance to their future careers. In addition to developing an adequate technical knowledge of accounting principles; critical thinking, communications, organizational, and interpersonal competencies will be developed and reinforced through a combination of class discussion and problems.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING

4.00 credits. An introduction to the basic accounting methods, principles and financial statements used for external reporting. This course introduces students to accounting in a way that demonstrates its importance to society and relevance to their future careers. In addition to developing an adequate technical knowledge of accounting principles; critical thinking, communications, organizational, and interpersonal competencies will be developed and reinforced through a combination of class discussion and problems.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I

4.00 credits. A study of generally accepted accounting principles and international standards as applied to asset transactions in the corporate financial reporting environment. Beginning with a brief review of introductory topics including the accounting cycle and financial statements and quickly moving to more challenging and complex topics regarding how to properly record transactions for different types of assets, acceptable alternatives, and the accounting treatment of related income statement transactions. Emphasis on valuation, classification, disclosure and cutoff. *Prerequisite(s): AC 101.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COST MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

4.00 credits. An understanding of how costs behave – cost-volume and profit analysis; are collected – job costing and process costing; are assigned – activity-based costing; are managed – strategic-based responsibility accounting; are measured – budgets and variance analysis; and are used in decision making – pricing and alternative use of capital. Multinational considerations also are included. *Prerequisite(s): AC 101.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO TAXATION

4.00 credits. Following the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) recommended Model Tax Curriculum, this course introduces a broad range of tax topics and principles of federal income taxation of individuals, corporations, and partnerships. Understanding various types of taxes in the U.S. system and the basis for the federal income tax system is emphasized. Tax concepts that relate to individual taxpayers, and identifying the similarities and differences of individual taxation items to the taxation of business entities are learned, emphasizing the role of taxation in the business decision-making process, tax law and research, and concepts application. *Prerequisite: AC 101 or permission of instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

4.00 credits. An introduction to the components of an accounting information system and its relationship to the overall management information system. The use of information to support the planning, analysis, and reporting of business activities using fully integrated information systems is discussed. Students are introduced to system design and documentation, including flowcharting and control procedures. The course utilizes practical case problems, contemporary readings, and exercises incorporating accounting software to reinforce classroom theory with hands-on knowledge. All major transaction processing cycles and the effect on the accuracy of accounting information are reviewed. *Prerequisite: AC 206.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ADVANCED ACCOUNTING

4.00 credits. A study of advanced accounting topics including business combinations, consolidated financial reporting according to US GAAP, worldwide accounting practices and foreign currency transactions, partnerships, and special accounting topics such as business liquidations and reorganizations, joint ventures, and accounting for derivatives. *Prerequisite(s): AC 206.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GRAPHIC DESIGN I

4.00 credits. This introductory course is designed to increase visual literacy and vocabulary, to develop design skills and to present the creative possibilities of computer-based image making and editing. Historical, conceptual, technical and contemporary issues of digital imaging will be explored.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 60.00

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GRAPHIC DESIGN I

4.00 credits. This introductory course is designed to increase visual literacy and vocabulary, to develop design skills and to present the creative possibilities of computer-based image making and editing. Historical, conceptual, technical and contemporary issues of digital imaging will be explored.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 60.00

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CE DRAWING I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to the basic concepts, materials and techniques of drawing. These elements will be discussed and practiced through an intensive program of drawing from perception. The basic materials we use will consist of charcoal, ink and paper. Drawing subjects will include still life, interior space, portrait, self-portrait and the figure. The formal elements of line, shape, value, form, space, texture and composition will be explored through drawing done in class, on field trips and weekly homework assignments.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 65.00

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CE DRAWING I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to the basic concepts, materials and techniques of drawing. These elements will be discussed and practiced through an intensive program of drawing from perception. The basic materials we use will consist of charcoal, ink and paper. Drawing subjects will include still life, interior space, portrait, self-portrait and the figure. The formal elements of line, shape, value, form, space, texture and composition will be explored through drawing done in class, on field trips and weekly homework assignments.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 65.00

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CE DRAWING I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to the basic concepts, materials and techniques of drawing. These elements will be discussed and practiced through an intensive program of drawing from perception. The basic materials we use will consist of charcoal, ink and paper. Drawing subjects will include still life, interior space, portrait, self-portrait and the figure. The formal elements of line, shape, value, form, space, texture and composition will be explored through drawing done in class, on field trips and weekly homework assignments.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 65.00

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CE DRAWING I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to the basic concepts, materials and techniques of drawing. These elements will be discussed and practiced through an intensive program of drawing from perception. The basic materials we use will consist of charcoal, ink and paper. Drawing subjects will include still life, interior space, portrait, self-portrait and the figure. The formal elements of line, shape, value, form, space, texture and composition will be explored through drawing done in class, on field trips and weekly homework assignments.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 65.00

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CE CERAMICS I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Introduction to ceramic design and history, with emphasis on fundamental construction, decorating, glazing and firing techniques, and operation of the machinery of the medium.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 165.00

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CE SCULPTURE I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An exploration in the three-dimensional medium of traditional and contemporary ideas, basic problems in design, and instruction in the use of the sculptor's materials and techniques.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 165.00

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CE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This survey course introduces students to multiple genres of digital photography, including portraiture, nature, still life, and abstract. Demonstrations and supervised lab periods will be used to instruct students in basic camera operation and image editing techniques. Discussion of photographic history, criticism, and aesthetics will be used to increase appreciation of photographic traditions and contemporary trends.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 35.00

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CE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This survey course introduces students to multiple genres of digital photography, including portraiture, nature, still life, and abstract. Demonstrations and supervised lab periods will be used to instruct students in basic camera operation and image editing techniques. Discussion of photographic history, criticism, and aesthetics will be used to increase appreciation of photographic traditions and contemporary trends.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 35.00

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GRAPHIC DESIGN II

4.00 credits. This course integrates design principles and software, typography, digital illustration, digital imaging, page layout, and prepress techniques with emphasis on design process from visualization to production. Students will be responsible for the design and production of an integrated campaign consisting of several components across multiple media forms. Individual and collaborative work is expected including branding and packaging. *Prerequisite(s): ART 103.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 30.00

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CE FUNDAMENTALS OF COLOR AND DESIGN

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This course introduces the principles of gestalt theory and color theory in the design of two- and three-dimensional works of art. Students will learn to compose with scale, perspective, geometric and organic form, line structure, texture, color, and value relationships. They will explore visualization and brainstorming techniques, the analysis of art historical prototypes, and the importance of art criticism in creating original works of art.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 60.00

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PAINTING I

4.00 credits. Studio easel painting in opaque media, with stress on pictorial organization and application of color theories. *Prerequisite(s): ART 105. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 60.00

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PRINTMAKING I

4.00 credits. This course provides practice in the methods of relief, intaglio and monotype, and instruction in the use of the printer's machinery. *Prerequisite(s): ART 105, or permission of the instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 165.00

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PRINTMAKING I

4.00 credits. This course provides practice in the methods of relief, intaglio and monotype, and instruction in the use of the printer's machinery. *Prerequisite(s): ART 105, or permission of the instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 165.00

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NCH WORLD ARCHITECTURE

4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course is an exploration of the history, theory and design of iconic buildings from pre-history to the 21st century. The course is organized by building function: sacred spaces (places of worship, monuments), civic architecture and urban planning; residential architecture and commercial and recreational architecture.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DESIGNING FOR THE WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA

4.00 credits. This course focuses on the concepts and principles of interactive design in a digital marketplace. Through lectures and practical assignments, students will learn how to define interactive projects in terms of purpose, audience, task flows, and layout. Based on these fundamentals, students will utilize web authoring and editing software to develop an online presence using social, mobile, and other media platforms, without writing code. *Prerequisite(s): ART 203 or permission of the instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 10.00

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MOTION GRAPHICS

4.00 credits. This course will introduce students to effective communication using motion graphics, including its application in broadcast and commercial design, interactive media, and gaming. The combination of music, visuals and typography will be explored following the basic theories of kinetic composition and aesthetics. Research, critical analysis, and concept development will be emphasized. *Prerequisite(s): ART 203 and junior status, or permission of the instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 10.00

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO I (EGR495)

2.00 credits. Architectural Design studio course offered every Spring with rotating architectural case studies taught by full-time faculty and visiting Architects. Case studies are repeated no less than every two years so that students in Studio I and Studio II can participate in the same lectures. Independent student design work in Studio I and II is required to be documented in an electronic portfolio; and professional documentation, drawings, and oral defense of architectural designs are required. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR SEMINAR

2.00 credits. A capstone course required for Fine Arts majors that provides opportunities for advanced research and development in studio and gallery/museum related work. The course builds and enhances the resumé and introduces the practical functions, operations, and workings for a career in art. *Prerequisite(s): Senior status (Studio and Art History tracks) or permission of the instructor. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NCH UNDERSTANDING ASIAN CULTURES

4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) In Understanding Asian Cultures, we shall use the concepts, theories, methods and data used by cultural anthropologists to look at various Asian cultures and see what we can learn about their value systems, languages, economic systems, family and kinship structures, systems of power and social stratification, etc. After that, we will do a close reading of Gill (et.al)'s 'Japan Copes with Calamity' an ethnography of disaster politics in Japan. This will help us understand how an Asian country handles disaster in uniquely specific ways helping us gain insights into how we can benefit from such strategies.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CAPSTONE DIRECTED RESEARCH PROJECT

Variable (1.00 - 4.00) credit(s). Students engage in an advanced level of research under the supervision of an Asian Studies faculty member to produce a thesis or other major research project. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Repeatable for credit for a maximum of 4.00 credits.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL). The course will examine the fundamentals of the sign lexicon emphasizing grammatical features of comprehension and expression. Students will build conversational skills through dialogues about the everyday life experiences that make up meaningful participation human occupations. Through the Community-Based Learning experience, students will engage in contextual learning through interactive social participation with individuals in the Deaf Community. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 75.00

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BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

4.00 credits. Managers function within an environment and their actions influence a number of stakeholders who in turn influence managerial decision making. Environmental awareness is increased by describing and analyzing seven sub-environments: stakeholder, economic, political, social, ethical, competitive and ecological. The course provides a context for other courses in the program and acquaints students with the dynamics of managing in the business, public and nonprofit sectors of the U.S. economy. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

4.00 credits. Managers function within an environment and their actions influence a number of stakeholders who in turn influence managerial decision making. Environmental awareness is increased by describing and analyzing seven sub-environments: stakeholder, economic, political, social, ethical, competitive and ecological. The course provides a context for other courses in the program and acquaints students with the dynamics of managing in the business, public and nonprofit sectors of the U.S. economy. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION AND STUDENT CAREER PREPAREDNESS

1.00 credit. Students will study written communication techniques used in the business world. They will learn the basics of memorandums, emails, and business letters. They will also learn how to find and apply effectively for internships with real organizations. The course also provides students with skills for using data to support business communication. *Prerequisite(s): This course is restricted to Business majors only and must be taken in the first year.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 95.00

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MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION AND STUDENT CAREER PREPAREDNESS

1.00 credit. Students will study written communication techniques used in the business world. They will learn the basics of memorandums, emails, and business letters. They will also learn how to find and apply effectively for internships with real organizations. The course also provides students with skills for using data to support business communication. *Prerequisite(s): This course is restricted to Business majors only and must be taken in the first year.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING

2.00 credits. This course provides students with detailed information, methods, and techniques to effectively evaluate alternative courses of action and make informed financial decisions regarding basic personal finance. The course focuses on situations that students will encounter as they become financially independent. Topics include: budgeting, credit and money management, tax basics, purchasing and insurance issues, and basic investment concepts.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING

2.00 credits. This course provides students with detailed information, methods, and techniques to effectively evaluate alternative courses of action and make informed financial decisions regarding basic personal finance. The course focuses on situations that students will encounter as they become financially independent. Topics include: budgeting, credit and money management, tax basics, purchasing and insurance issues, and basic investment concepts.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STRATEGIC MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING & CRITICAL ANALYSIS I

2.00 credits. This class will provide an introductory level exploration of Microsoft Excel. Various functions, worksheet navigation, and uses of Excel will be major components. *Prerequisite(s): any one of the following courses: BA 101, BA 197, EC 101, or EC 102. Restricted to majors in the School of Business.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STRATEGIC MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING & CRITICAL ANALYSIS I

2.00 credits. This class will provide an introductory level exploration of Microsoft Excel. Various functions, worksheet navigation, and uses of Excel will be major components. *Prerequisite(s): any one of the following courses: BA 101, BA 197, EC 101, or EC 102. Restricted to majors in the School of Business.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STRATEGIC MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING & CRITICAL ANALYSIS I

2.00 credits. This class will provide an introductory level exploration of Microsoft Excel. Various functions, worksheet navigation, and uses of Excel will be major components. *Prerequisite(s): any one of the following courses: BA 101, BA 197, EC 101, or EC 102. Restricted to majors in the School of Business.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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QUANTITATIVE METHODS/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (EGR 248)

4.00 credits. Usage of quantitative methods and operations management concepts to optimize business decisions is learned. The quantitative methods covered are forecasting, decision making, decision analysis, and inventory management. The operations management concepts are project management, statistical process control, materials requirement planning, enterprise resource planning, scheduling, reliability, acceptance sampling and learning curves. *Prerequisite(s): MA 251.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO DATA VISUALIZATION

2.00 credits. This course provides an introduction to data visualization. It introduces students to design principles for creating meaningful displays of quantitative and qualitative data to facilitate managerial decision-making. The course uses data visualization tools, including Tableau, Power BI and R.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO DATA VISUALIZATION

2.00 credits. This course provides an introduction to data visualization. It introduces students to design principles for creating meaningful displays of quantitative and qualitative data to facilitate managerial decision-making. The course uses data visualization tools, including Tableau, Power BI and R.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

4.00 credits. Critical management issues in planning, organizing, leading and controlling – within the framework of understanding why and how people interact with one another, in groups, and with the organization itself – are examined, with opportunities to enhance communication and interpersonal skills through learning at multiple levels, including individual reading, study and analysis, in-class lectures and exercises, and small discussion groups, in which newly acquired knowledge can be applied to the analysis of real-world scenarios.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

4.00 credits. Critical management issues in planning, organizing, leading and controlling – within the framework of understanding why and how people interact with one another, in groups, and with the organization itself – are examined, with opportunities to enhance communication and interpersonal skills through learning at multiple levels, including individual reading, study and analysis, in-class lectures and exercises, and small discussion groups, in which newly acquired knowledge can be applied to the analysis of real-world scenarios.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

4.00 credits. The study and evaluation of legal, ethical and global issues as they pertain to understanding how a business organization operates in a changing socio-economic environment.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNATIONAL LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

4.00 credits. An introduction to the study of international business law, the function and importance of public international law, the role of public and private international organizations, and public policy and ethics in setting standards and guidelines for international business. An understanding of the legal problems associated with economic integration within the European Union and North America is emphasized.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (EGR 347/OSC 547)

4.00 credits. This course focuses on the management of supply chain processes and performance.We explore important supply chain metrics, primary tradeoffs in making supply chain decisions, and basic tools for effective and efficient supply chain management, production planning and inventory control, order fulfillment and supply chain coordination. We will also investigate topics such as global supply chain design, logistics, and outsourcing, several other recent supply chain innovations. *Prerequisite(s): BA 248. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EUROPEAN UNION SIMULATION I (PS 350)

4.00 credits. Study of the principles and theories of European integration; the history of the current European Union (E.U.), from the Treaty of Rome to the present, and the structure and functioning of the European Union, including class participation representing an E.U. Member State in the annual Mid-Atlantic European Union Consortium E.U. Simulation in Washington, D.C. Signature Learning Experience: Field Experience. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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TALENT MANAGEMENT

4.00 credits. This course discusses best practices for recruiting, selecting, onboarding, developing and managing talent in organizations. You will learn how to create an environment in which employees can realize their full potential and thrive at work, and how to build a strong talent pipeline with a focus on job satisfaction and retention, strategic issues in today's organizations. *Prerequisite(s): BA 265.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR PROJECT IN BUSINESS

Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s). Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester in which the research or creative project is completed. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR PROJECT IN BUSINESS

Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s). Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester in which the research or creative project is completed. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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BUSINESS POLICY AND CORPORATE STRATEGY

4.00 credits. A comprehensive and integrative course that builds on knowledge acquired in the prior business classes, this class offers the opportunity to integrate the knowledge through a cross-functional approach. The focus is understanding how companies craft and implement strategies that create and enhance sustainable competitive advantage. *Prerequisite(s): Senior status. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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BUSINESS POLICY AND CORPORATE STRATEGY

4.00 credits. A comprehensive and integrative course that builds on knowledge acquired in the prior business classes, this class offers the opportunity to integrate the knowledge through a cross-functional approach. The focus is understanding how companies craft and implement strategies that create and enhance sustainable competitive advantage. *Prerequisite(s): Senior status. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MOLECULES, CELLS, & ANIMAL SYSTEMS

4.00 credits. The study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, human and animal anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction, heredity and animal development. For Biology majors and those students taking additional biology courses. This course fulfills one of the Natural and Physical Sciences Core requirements for Biology majors. *Corequisite(s): BIO 111L. *This course may not be taken for credit after completing BIO 101 without permission of the Dean. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Students must achieve an average grade of C- or above in BIO 111 and BIO 112 to continue in the major or receive permission by the Dean and course instructor. This course fulfills the Natural and Physical Science – Lab Science area of understanding for programs where BIO 111 is a required course within the academic program. Fall and Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MOLECULES, CELLS, & ANIMAL SYSTEMS

4.00 credits. The study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, human and animal anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction, heredity and animal development. For Biology majors and those students taking additional biology courses. This course fulfills one of the Natural and Physical Sciences Core requirements for Biology majors. *Corequisite(s): BIO 111L. *This course may not be taken for credit after completing BIO 101 without permission of the Dean. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Students must achieve an average grade of C- or above in BIO 111 and BIO 112 to continue in the major or receive permission by the Dean and course instructor. This course fulfills the Natural and Physical Science – Lab Science area of understanding for programs where BIO 111 is a required course within the academic program. Fall and Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MOLECULES, CELLS, & ANIMAL SYSTEMS

4.00 credits. The study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, human and animal anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction, heredity and animal development. For Biology majors and those students taking additional biology courses. This course fulfills one of the Natural and Physical Sciences Core requirements for Biology majors. *Corequisite(s): BIO 111L. *This course may not be taken for credit after completing BIO 101 without permission of the Dean. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Students must achieve an average grade of C- or above in BIO 111 and BIO 112 to continue in the major or receive permission by the Dean and course instructor. This course fulfills the Natural and Physical Science – Lab Science area of understanding for programs where BIO 111 is a required course within the academic program. Fall and Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MOLECULES, CELLS, & ANIMAL SYST LAB

0.00 credit. The study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, human and animal anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction, heredity, and animal development. For biology majors and those students taking additional biology courses. *Corequisite: BIO 111. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MOLECULES, CELLS, & ANIMAL SYST LAB

0.00 credit. The study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, human and animal anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction, heredity, and animal development. For biology majors and those students taking additional biology courses. *Corequisite: BIO 111. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MOLECULES, CELLS, & ANIMAL SYST LAB

0.00 credit. The study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, human and animal anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction, heredity, and animal development. For biology majors and those students taking additional biology courses. *Corequisite: BIO 111. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MOLECULES, CELLS, & ANIMAL SYST LAB

0.00 credit. The study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, human and animal anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction, heredity, and animal development. For biology majors and those students taking additional biology courses. *Corequisite: BIO 111. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MOLECULES, CELLS, & ANIMAL SYST LAB

0.00 credit. The study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, human and animal anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction, heredity, and animal development. For biology majors and those students taking additional biology courses. *Corequisite: BIO 111. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

4.00 credits. The study of structure and function of the human integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Particular attention is given to structure and function as it relates to dysfunction and disease. Laboratory work includes learning from human cadavers. Enrollment limited to science and health-related majors. *Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in BIO 111, or permission of instructor. *Corequisite(s): BIO 201L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall semester. Course Fee.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

4.00 credits. The study of structure and function of the human integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Particular attention is given to structure and function as it relates to dysfunction and disease. Laboratory work includes learning from human cadavers. Enrollment limited to science and health-related majors. *Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in BIO 111, or permission of instructor. *Corequisite(s): BIO 201L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall semester. Course Fee.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

4.00 credits. The study of structure and function of the human integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Particular attention is given to structure and function as it relates to dysfunction and disease. Laboratory work includes learning from human cadavers. Enrollment limited to science and health-related majors. *Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in BIO 111, or permission of instructor. *Corequisite(s): BIO 201L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall semester. Course Fee.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB

0.00 credit. Lab that accompanies BIO 201 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 201.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB

0.00 credit. Lab that accompanies BIO 201 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 201.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB

0.00 credit. Lab that accompanies BIO 201 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 201.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB

0.00 credit. Lab that accompanies BIO 201 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 201.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB

0.00 credit. Lab that accompanies BIO 201 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 201.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB

0.00 credit. Lab that accompanies BIO 201 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 201.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GENETICS

4.00 credits. An integrated and comprehensive review of Mendelian and non-Mendelian principles of heredity. Heredity will be discussed on a molecular level, including chromosomal structure and replication, gene regulation, DNA mutation and repair, as well as modern genetics topics, such as epigenetic regulation and genetically modified organisms. Laboratory work includes demonstration of genetic principles through hands-on activities like Drosophila crosses and molecular genotyping of dihybrid crosses. Students will acquire foundational molecular biology techniques. *Prerequisite(s): An average grade of C- or better in BIO 111 and BIO 112 or permission by the instructor. *Corequisite(s): BIO 211L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

GENETICS LAB

0.00 credit. An integrated and comprehensive review of classical, neo-Mendelian principles of heredity and molecular biology. Laboratory work involves Drosophila crosses and basic techniques employed for molecular investigations. *Corequisite: BIO 211. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GENETICS LAB

0.00 credit. An integrated and comprehensive review of classical, neo-Mendelian principles of heredity and molecular biology. Laboratory work involves Drosophila crosses and basic techniques employed for molecular investigations. *Corequisite: BIO 211. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GENETICS LAB

0.00 credit. An integrated and comprehensive review of classical, neo-Mendelian principles of heredity and molecular biology. Laboratory work involves Drosophila crosses and basic techniques employed for molecular investigations. *Corequisite: BIO 211. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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BIOLOGICAL INTERNSHIP

Variable (0.00 - 4.00) credits. Biological Internship 274 is a Signature Learning Experience that is intended for students exploring career options in environmental or biological sciences, including health care, and/or in need of observation hours for their intended post-baccalaureate programs. These experiences do not involve direct hands-on work or patient care, but instead, participation in peripheral activities such as administrative work or patient care through medical shadowing. The credits earned in BIO 274 are free electives.Register by Instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Internship.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

CAREER SEMINAR

1.00 credit. Through this course, Biology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science majors will explore their own strengths and abilities, learn about the intersection and breadth of these fields, and explore career paths and career options. In this course, students will interview professionals, create a customized education plan, and develop the skills necessary for communicating their interests, abilities, and experiences to a professional audience. They will also learn how to find and apply effectively for internships with real organizations. *Prerequisite(s): An average of C- or better in BIO 111 and BIO 112 or permission of instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY

4.00 credits. An exploration of human anatomical variation through cadaver dissection. Students learn about structural organization of the human body, develop dissection skills, and explore the history of anatomy and role of cadaveric dissection in medicine and culture. Hours: 6. *Prerequisite(s): Pre-requisites: Grade of C or better in BIO 201 and BIO 202 and instructor permission. Register by Instructor. Fall semester, alternate years. Course fee.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

3.00 credits. This course provides background in bacterial and eukaryotic molecular biology, including mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription, and translation. We will discuss regulation of gene expression in bacteria and eukaryotes, current techniques used to study and manipulate molecular processes, and ethical questions raised by rapid advances in molecular biology. Students will gain experience in reading and interpreting scientific journal articles. Through case studies, we will explore applications of molecular biology in areas including infectious and heritable disease, cancer biology, crop science, and conservation biology. *Prerequisite(s): An average of C- or better in BIO 111 and BIO 112 or permission by instructor. Hours: 3. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY

1.00 credit. This course provides hands-on experience with current molecular biology techniques. Planning and trouble-shooting experiments and interpreting experimental results are emphasized. Students gain experience with basic bioinformatics, PCR, molecular cloning, and use of CRISPR/Cas9 for DNA editing. *Corequisite(s): BIO 310. Hours: 3. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

GENERAL ECOLOGY

3.00 credits. We investigate the relationships between organisms and their environment in the context of individual behavior, population dynamics, community structure, energy flow, and nutrient cycling *Prerequisite(s): An average grade of C- or better in BIO 111 and BIO 112, 16 total credit hours of biology or permission of instructor. Hours: 3. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GENERAL ECOLOGY LABORATORY

1.00 credit. As an inquiry-based course, we will conduct ecological studies through observational experimental, and modeling approaches. Students will learn ecological techniques to study individual behavior, population dynamics, community structure, and ecosystem processes. *Corequisite(s): BIO 313. Hours: 3. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

AQUATIC ECOLOGY

4.00 credits. The study of physical, chemical, and biological relationships in freshwater aquatic ecosystems including lakes, streams, and wetlands. The course will include laboratory and field experimentation using local aquatic ecosystems. *Prerequisite(s): An average grade of C- or better in BIO 111 and BIO 112 or permission of instructor. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall semester, when offered.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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IMMUNOLOGY

3.00 credits. A study of the effector mechanisms of the innate and adaptive immune system that protect us from infectious disease. The course includes discussion of how the immune system contributes to human disease through allergy and autoimmunity, and medicine through vaccination and immunotherapy. *Prerequisite(s): An average grade of C- or better in BIO 111 and BIO 112 or permission of instructor. Hours: 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY

1.00 credit. The immunology laboratory experiments demonstrate many of the research methods currently utilized for studying immunology. This includes ELISA, flow cytometry, Western blotting, and cell culture *Corequisite(s): BIO 322. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

MICROBIAL ECOLOGY AND DIVERSITY

4.00 credits. The study of microorganisms from community, population, and systems ecology perspectives. This course examines fitness trade-offs in context of environmental challenges, as well as microbial diversity. Topics will include biogeochemical cycling, degradation of organic matter, and symbiosis while highlighting unique environments such as thermal vents, the gut of ruminant animals, and anoxic environments. Laboratory is used to further develop experimental design, field-based research, and molecular approaches to microbial community ecology. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 235 or permission of instructor. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall semester, when offered.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s). Direct work experience in an environmental science-related or biological science-related field, such as resource management, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health care, analytical laboratories, and state agencies. Credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): At least sophomore standing. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. *Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. *Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. *Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. *Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. *Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. *Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

NPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY: INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR SCIENCE

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An introduction to the study of the material world from a conceptual, model-building viewpoint. Topics include: elements and compounds, atomic composition and electronic structure, bonding and molecular structure, physical properties, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Additional charges may apply; please contact the instructor for information. *Prerequisites: high school chemistry and algebra. *Corequisite: CH 105L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall and Spring semesters.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

NPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY: INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR SCIENCE

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An introduction to the study of the material world from a conceptual, model-building viewpoint. Topics include: elements and compounds, atomic composition and electronic structure, bonding and molecular structure, physical properties, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Additional charges may apply; please contact the instructor for information. *Prerequisites: high school chemistry and algebra. *Corequisite: CH 105L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall and Spring semesters.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

NPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY: INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR SCIENCE

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An introduction to the study of the material world from a conceptual, model-building viewpoint. Topics include: elements and compounds, atomic composition and electronic structure, bonding and molecular structure, physical properties, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Additional charges may apply; please contact the instructor for information. *Prerequisites: high school chemistry and algebra. *Corequisite: CH 105L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall and Spring semesters.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

NPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY LAB MOLECULAR SCIENCE

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany CH105. *Corequisite: CH 105.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

NPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY LAB MOLECULAR SCIENCE

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany CH105. *Corequisite: CH 105.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

NPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY LAB MOLECULAR SCIENCE

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany CH105. *Corequisite: CH 105.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

NPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY LAB MOLECULAR SCIENCE

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany CH105. *Corequisite: CH 105.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

LABORATORY METHODS IN CHEMISTRY

3.00 credits. This course presents several analytical laboratory techniques that are used in many of the upper-level chemistry (and other science) courses. These techniques include: making careful volumetric and gravimetric measurements, performing statistical analysis and writing a report. *Prerequisite(s): CH 105. Hours: lecture 1, laboratory 3. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

METHODS IN CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

0.00 credit. Laboratory for Methods in Chemistry. *Corequisite: CH 201.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

METHODS IN CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

0.00 credit. Laboratory for Methods in Chemistry. *Corequisite: CH 201.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

3.00 credits. A continuation of CH 113, that builds on the principles of structure and reactivity from kinetic, thermodynamic, stereochemical, and mechanistic viewpoints. An emphasis will be placed on synthesis and reaction mechanism with a focus on the chemistry of aromatic compounds and the carbonyl group. The importance of organic compounds across disciplines and in everyday life will be emphasized. *Prerequisite(s): a grade of C- or above in CH 113. Hours: lecture 3. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

SYNTHESIS LAB

2.00 credits. Synthesis spans the sub-disciplines of chemistry and offers the power to build molecules for unlimited applications. This laboratory course focuses on chemical transformations with the goal of making relevant and useful products. In the course, students will build upon both knowledge and synthetic techniques learned in prior courses to perform multi-step synthesis, purification, and chemical analysis of products. There will be an emphasis on reaction optimization and a variety of chemical and spectroscopic characterization methods will be employed. *Prerequisite(s): C- or higher in CH 213. Hours: Laboratory 3. Fall and spring semesters.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 3.00) credit(s). An independent experimental or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member and designed specifically for students who are too early in their course work to begin CH 491, CH 490, or CH 471. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 3.00) credit(s). An independent experimental or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member and designed specifically for students who are too early in their course work to begin CH 491, CH 490, or CH 471. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 3.00) credit(s). An independent experimental or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member and designed specifically for students who are too early in their course work to begin CH 491, CH 490, or CH 471. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 3.00) credit(s). An independent experimental or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member and designed specifically for students who are too early in their course work to begin CH 491, CH 490, or CH 471. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

BIOCHEMISTRY I

3.00 credits. The integration of principles introduced in previous courses, including general biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry, applied towards an understanding of living matter. Structures, functions, and metabolism of the major classes of biomolecules are emphasized. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 111, CH 213, and an additional 200-level biology or chemistry and biochemistry program course. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

CHEMISTRY SEMINAR I

1.00 credit. Part of a two-semester seminar sequence, CH 395 challenges students to critically evaluate how chemistry is communicated to a range of audiences through the written and spoken word. In addition to completing a major writing piece, students are required to deliver at least one oral presentation, as well as attend and evaluate the oral presentations of their peers. Hours: seminar 1. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS

2.00 credits. Modern analytical methods, applications and instrumentation. *Prerequisite(s): CH 214. Hours: lecture 2. Fall or spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY

Variable credit. Students gain off-campus work experience in a chemical or biochemical laboratory. For students in the Chemistry Laboratory Sciences major, twelve credits of CH 472 count as requirements for the major. For other chemistry majors, this may be taken as a chemistry elective course and a maximum of six credit hours from CH 472 may count this way. Additional credits beyond these amounts count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Dean. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s). An original experiment or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member. Experimental design and a written report are required. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s). An original experiment or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member. Experimental design and a written report are required. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s). An original experiment or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member. Experimental design and a written report are required. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s). An original experiment or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member. Experimental design and a written report are required. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

CHEMISTRY SEMINAR III

1.00 credit. Part of a two-semester seminar sequence, CH 495 challenges students to critically evaluate how chemistry is communicated to a range of audiences through the written and spoken word. In addition to completing a major writing piece, students are required to deliver at least one oral presentation, as well as attend and evaluate the oral presentations of their peers. Hours: seminar 1. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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WCH INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

4.00 credits. This course familiarizes students with the four main services of the criminal justice system: policing, courts, corrections, and victim services. This course will focus on the historical and current structures and operations of each service. Students will learn the criminal justice system as a timeline approach to better understand the importance of each service, service overlap, and service impact on the criminal justice system.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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WCH INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

4.00 credits. This course familiarizes students with the four main services of the criminal justice system: policing, courts, corrections, and victim services. This course will focus on the historical and current structures and operations of each service. Students will learn the criminal justice system as a timeline approach to better understand the importance of each service, service overlap, and service impact on the criminal justice system.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CORRECTIONS IN AMERICA

4.00 credits. This introductory course provides students with an understanding of the correctional system in America. The course will review the historical, current, and future trends in corrections. More specifically, students will be provided with an overview of punishment, sentencing practices, and correctional institutions including jails, prisons, and community corrections.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CORRECTIONS IN AMERICA

4.00 credits. This introductory course provides students with an understanding of the correctional system in America. The course will review the historical, current, and future trends in corrections. More specifically, students will be provided with an overview of punishment, sentencing practices, and correctional institutions including jails, prisons, and community corrections.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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JUVENILE LAW AND JUSTICE

4.00 credits. An analysis of young offenders focusing on delinquency theory, juvenile law, and components and processes of the juvenile justice system. Signature Learning Experience - Community-Based Learning. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

SENIOR PROJECT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s). Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may be registered for this course. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. *Prerequisite(s): Invitation to Honors in the Discipline program. See the Dean for additional information Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP

Variable (0.00-8.00) credits. Applied field instruction in a subfield of criminal justice chosen to meet the needs of the student. A maximum of eight credit hours may count as criminal justice electives. Additional credits count as free electives. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of Internship Supervisor. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

SENIOR SEMINAR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

4.00 credits. This Capstone course is for senior criminal justice students. This culminating experience requires students to integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge and skills learned in the Criminal Justice Program. This course will include projects and assignments that address the Student Learning Outcomes of the Criminal Justice Program. The final project will be used for assessment purposes. Signature Learning Experience - Capstone. *Prerequisite(s): CJ 100, CJ 110.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRO TO COMMUNICATIONS

4.00 credits. In this course students study communication as a field of study focusing both on human and mediated communication (news, persuasion, entertainment). As theories provide the means to understand, explain, predict and implement communication processes and events. This course will also expose students to significant media history to inform the current applications of media in society, business and mass communication environments. *This course is required of all Communications majors and minors.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

4.00 credits. In this course students study the design, theory and development of production in visual communication including digital photography, new media design and basic print design principles. Students will apply aesthetics and concepts learned to the production of visual media projects. *Prerequisite(s): Declared or intended communications major or declared communications minor or permission of the instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Majors and Minors only

PRESENTATION SKILLS

4.00 credits. Students become proficient at translating the written word into a professional oral performance. Exercises and projects develop competence in a variety of areas. This course is an advanced professional speaking course, which allows students to experience various presentation formats with the focus on one organization.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM (EN 211)

4.00 credits. In this course students study the application and importance of clear, logical writing necessary for success in print, broadcast and online project management. Grammar, language skills and Associated Press style will be introduced and refined. *Pre/Corequisite(s): EN 185 or COM 120.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

VIDEO PRODUCTION

4.00 credits. The technical and aesthetic fundamentals of the television industry and video production fields are explored in this course, including an advanced examination of writing and production materials for television/video programming. Through the development of analytical, technical and critical skills, the student will become knowledgeable in writing and producing a complete range of video projects. Students are required to purchase production materials for the course. *Prerequisite(s): COM 130.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

HUM FILM STUDIES

4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) This course is an introduction to cinema studies including the history of cinema, methodologies of filmmaking and criticism, and critical analysis of film. Throughout the semester, students will learn to actively watch and analyze a variety of films, as well as the general application of critical film analysis. the history of film from the early experimental films produced at the turn of the century through the rise of the “Studio System,” alternative cinema and “New Hollywood,” and contemporary filmmaking. Major film theories and theorists will be explored contemporaneously and critically analyzed.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NEW MEDIA PRODUCTION

4.00 credits. This course is an examination of convergence in mass media and how that convergence impacts website design. Through theory, application and practice, students will learn about media convergence and its place in the new media landscape. Emphasis will be placed on proper design and evaluation of websites. *Prerequisite(s): COM 130 or ART 207.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

BROADCAST NEWS

4.00 credits. This course serves as an introduction to the styles and techniques of writing for the broadcast media. Emphasis is given to conceptualizing, writing and editing news copy for television and radio. *Prerequisites: COM 211 and COM 230.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

PUBLIC RELATIONS

4.00 credits. A study of the theory and practice of public relations, its role in administration, its role in society, and its potential as a career. Course content addresses strategies and tactics of public relations in commercial, nonprofit and government organizations. *Prerequisite(s): COM 211.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

PR WRITING

4.00 credits. In this course students study a survey of strategic writing activities that address the most common and best practices in corporate communication, included but not limited to project management documents, media relations documents, and corporate media production documents. *Prerequisite(s): COM 211.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

HONORS IN THE DISCIPLINE I

2.00 credits. Communications majors of superior ability are invited to explore a topic of their choosing and produce a major work in consultation with the student's honors committee. A public oral presentation of the work is also expected.*Prerequisite(s): Communications majors with a GPA of at least 3.6 in the major and 3.5 overall by the end of the fall semester of their junior year. By invitation only. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATIONS

Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s). Supervised application of previously studied theory by professionals in the field of the student's concentration. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, majors only, 2.70 cumulative grade point average with a 3.00 grade point average in the major. *Prerequisite(s): At least sophomore standing, and majors/minors only. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit for a maximum of 4 credits toward the major. Graded Pass/No Pass.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COMMUNICATIONS CAPSTONE

4.00 credits. A capstone course providing an integration of course work, knowledge, skills and experiential learning to enable the student to demonstrate a broad mastery of professional expectations for a promise of initial employability, further learning and career advancement. Critical thinking, creative thinking, problem-solving strategies, effective written and oral communication, quantitative and qualitative analysis, computer literacy, library competency and mediated communication related to a student's concentration and specific career plans is employed. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and majors only. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MAPPING CAREER GOALS

1.00 credit. Students will identify primary career paths of interest and develop experiential goals relevant to preparing for life after college. Students will enhance networking skills and participate in a job shadow experience or a career relationship building opportunity. Graded Pass/No Pass.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND DEFINING CAREER GOALS

1.00 credit. This course is designed to assist juniors or seniors with professional skill development such as resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing and searching for a job or internship. Graded Pass/No Pass.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MA COMPUTER SCIENCE I

4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course). The fundamental concepts of computer organization, machine-level representation of data, algorithmic development and structured programming are presented with an emphasis on the syntactic and execution characteristics of an object-oriented programming language, including data types; arithmetic operators and assignment; input/output, selection and iteration constructs; elementary data structures; and procedural abstraction.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MA COMPUTER SCIENCE I

4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course). The fundamental concepts of computer organization, machine-level representation of data, algorithmic development and structured programming are presented with an emphasis on the syntactic and execution characteristics of an object-oriented programming language, including data types; arithmetic operators and assignment; input/output, selection and iteration constructs; elementary data structures; and procedural abstraction.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COMPUTER SCIENCE II

4.00 credits. A continuation of the presentation of the computer software essentials. The course surveys fundamental data structures for information processing and corresponding algorithm construction. The implementation of these data structures is considered. Additional topics include recursion, file processing, classes and advanced object-oriented programming techniques. *Prerequisite(s): CS 121.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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APPLICATION OF GENERATIVE AI

2.00 credits. Special Topics in Computer Science.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DATABASE SYSTEMS

4.00 credits. An introduction to concepts of databases and database management systems including the storage, processing, evaluation, display and security of data. The course represents a study of the database logical and physical design; of the basic management techniques using the most popular data languages, SQL and QBE; and of the different methodologies for database development - the relational approach and the object-oriented approach. Practical skills to create concrete databases and the corresponding information systems using some of the most used software products (Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL and MS Access) are considered. *Prerequisite(s): CS 121. Fall Semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DATA STRUCTURES

4.00 credits. The design of algorithms for handling abstract data types, including stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and graphs is coupled with an introduction to complexity analysis, storage allocation and management. *Prerequisite(s): CS 122. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS OF AI & DATA SCIENCE

4.00 credits. This project-based course introduces students to data science. Data science is an interdisciplinary field that applies computer science and statistics to extract useful knowledge from data collected in an almost unlimited range of other disciplines, including business, biology, physics, medicine, meteorology, and many others. In this course, students will apply tools such as k-nearest neighbors, regression, neural networks, and clustering to real data. *Prerequisite(s): CS 113, CS 122 and MA 121.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (EGR 296)

1.00 credit. Professional skill development in areas such as resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing and searching for a job or internship in engineering, computer science, and related fields. Fall or Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

4.00 credits. This course provides an in-depth exploration of creating applications for Android and iOS platforms. Students gain proficiency in programming languages for mobile app development, engaging in hands-on projects to design, develop, and deploy functional mobile applications. The course balances theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, preparing students for careers in the dynamic field of mobile app development. *Prerequisite(s): CS 122. Fall semester. Odd-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

4.00 credits. An introduction to software development methodologies including requirements specification, design, testing, maintenance, and documentation. Students will participate in a large team-based software development project using version control software. *Prerequisite(s): CS 122. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COMPUTER NETWORKING

4.00 credits. Theory and knowledge of computer networks, the operation of the network, the characteristics of network architecture as it relates to the ISO model and administration, and the security and management of networks are provided. Other topics include network hardware requirements, such as routers, repeaters, gateways, interface cards, file servers, network topology options, and the Internet. *Prerequisite(s): CS 122. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COMPUTER SECURITY

4.00 credits. This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of computer security. Foundational concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability are discussed in the context of both designing systems and evaluating existing systems for vulnerabilities. Cryptography is explored as a tool that can be applied to many aspects of computer security. Theoretical discussions of security principles are enriched by examples from real world systems and protocols. *Prerequisite(s): CS 122. Spring semesters, even-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CAPSTONE PROJECT IN COMPUTING

2.00 credits.A demanding computing project performed in a team and under the supervision of computer science faculty. Students will design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements. Students work in groups of 3-5 and will follow the Agile SCRUM project management methodology. All projects are unstructured with no predetermined solution. The scope includes proposing a project, identifying computing and user requirements, and prototyping a solution. A proposal, progress reports, and a public seminar are required. *Prerequisite(s): CS 341 and senior status.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

4.00 credits. Design and construction of system software such as compilers, interpreters and assemblers. Topics include command and statement parsing techniques, symbol tables, code generation and code optimization. A project involving design and construction of a working systems program is assigned. *Prerequisite(s): CS 222. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE NOVEL STUDY & WRITING

2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course). This class is designed to introduce students to novel writing. Students will study four novels per semester and generate their own creative work. Students will also give presentations addressing craft, style, and current trends in literature. This course is two credits and can be repeated in the spring semester (spring semester can be viewed as a carryover from the fall semester—or it can be taken as a standalone). *Prerequisite(s): EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SPECIAL PROJECT IN CREATIVE WRITING

Variable (2.00-4.00) credits. Students will propose and complete an independent project focused on creative writing. *Prerequisite(s): CW160 and EN100. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE INTRODUCTION TO MODERN DANCE

2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to modern dance techniques and aesthetics requiring athletic, creative and cognitive participation. Course work includes physical conditioning techniques, interpretive/creative movement experiences, and modern dance technique basics. Reading, discussion, writing and viewing contemporary dance facilitate an overall appreciation of dance as an art form.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE INTRODUCTION TO BALLET

2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) A basic introduction to ballet technique, including bar, center floor and traveling combinations. Class includes development of anatomically correct alignment and dance technique, dance conditioning, spatial clarity, coordination, rhythm, use of weight, time and space. Class work will include readings, discussions, viewing of dance films, short writing assignments and performances of rehearsed dance sequences. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DATA ANALYTICS

2.00 credits. An introduction to databases and SQL queries. Topics include how to create, read, and use Structured Query Language (SQL), design, population, query, and use of databases.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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BIG DATA AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

2.00 credits. Big Data and Statistical Analysis provides an introduction to the fundamentals of data preparation and management, data mining, and forecasting using SAS® Enterprise Miner. This is an application-driven course allowing students to gain an understanding of Enterprise Miner software environment, statistical basics of data mining and forecasting, and the practical issues involved in applied forecasting in a business setting. Upon completion of this course, students shall be able to independently carry out data analysis and forecasting projects. *Prerequisite: MA 251.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SSC PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS

4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An introduction to a country’s gross domestic product. Topics covered include factors affecting a country’s output of goods and services, the role of fiscal policy and monetary policy in dealing with inflation and unemployment, the Federal Reserve system and the goal of price stability, causes and consequences of budget deficits, and factors affecting trade deficits and exchange rates.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SSC PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS

4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An introduction to a country’s gross domestic product. Topics covered include factors affecting a country’s output of goods and services, the role of fiscal policy and monetary policy in dealing with inflation and unemployment, the Federal Reserve system and the goal of price stability, causes and consequences of budget deficits, and factors affecting trade deficits and exchange rates.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SSC PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS

4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) Topics covered include the basis for decision-making by economic agents, utility maximization by consumers, the demand curve, profit maximization by firms, diminishing returns and input choice, optimal output and price for a firm in various market structures, market failure, income inequality, and comparative advantage and international trade.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SSC PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS

4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) Topics covered include the basis for decision-making by economic agents, utility maximization by consumers, the demand curve, profit maximization by firms, diminishing returns and input choice, optimal output and price for a firm in various market structures, market failure, income inequality, and comparative advantage and international trade.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

4.00 credits. This course is designed to introduce students to the philosophical, sociological, political and historical foundations of education and learning. The course emphasizes on the concepts, theories, and research on learning and the factors, including teaching, that influence learning. Fieldwork experience is required which will include a rotation of placements in early childhood, middle, and secondary levels, and will require an FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees).*Prerequisite(s): Education majors only. *Corequisite(s): ED 105L. A grade of C or better must be earned to continue in the program.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

4.00 credits. This course is designed to introduce students to the philosophical, sociological, political and historical foundations of education and learning. The course emphasizes on the concepts, theories, and research on learning and the factors, including teaching, that influence learning. Fieldwork experience is required which will include a rotation of placements in early childhood, middle, and secondary levels, and will require an FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees).*Prerequisite(s): Education majors only. *Corequisite(s): ED 105L. A grade of C or better must be earned to continue in the program.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING LAB

0.00 credit. Lab for ED105. *Corequisite: ED 105.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING LAB

0.00 credit. Lab for ED105. *Corequisite: ED 105.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING LAB

0.00 credit. Lab for ED105. *Corequisite: ED 105.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

4.00 credits. This course is designed to introduce students to the foundations of early childhood development. The course examines the concepts, theories, and research on child development. The course focuses on the typical and atypical physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development of children between 0 and 9 years. Students will be introduced to different models and approaches in early childhood and developmentally appropriate practices. Field experience is required, which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees). *Prerequisite(s): ED 105. *Corequisite(s): ED 150L. A grade of C or better must be earned to continue in the program.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT LAB

0.00 credit. This course will familiarize pre-service teachers with the concepts, theories and research of cognition and learning during the early childhood period (0 to 9 years). The course emphasizes the study of theories of cognitive development and learning, constructivism, memory, higher-order thinking, motivation, individual differences and the application of these theories in the early childhood classroom. Includes field experience, which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (fees). *Corequisite: ED 150.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY

2.00 credits. An introductory study of current and emerging instructional media and technologies used across the grades and curricula. Organizing time and records through technology and computer-mediated communications, including basic multimedia presentation tools, are presented. Classroom-related features of Word and PowerPoint are practiced at an introductory level.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY

2.00 credits. An introductory study of current and emerging instructional media and technologies used across the grades and curricula. Organizing time and records through technology and computer-mediated communications, including basic multimedia presentation tools, are presented. Classroom-related features of Word and PowerPoint are practiced at an introductory level.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CHILDREN/ADOLESCENT LITERATURE

2.00 credits. The course focuses on literacy genres and the work of well-known authors and illustrators and includes study of multicultural literature that represents diverse ethnic, linguistic, and cultural perspectives. Response to literature and selection of books for the classroom are emphasized. Course content is applicable for Early Childhood and Middle Level classrooms. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105, and ED 150 or ED 151 or formal acceptance into the Education Program is required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. This course focuses on the research-based principles and practices for language and literacy development of children ages birth to 9. Topics include language acquisition, reading and writing development, and strategies for teaching comprehension, fluency, word study and vocabulary in the early grades (PK through fourth). Requires field experience. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105, and ED 150 or ED 151 or formal acceptance into the Education Program required. *Corequisite(s): ED 250L.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB

0.00 credits. Lab for ED 250. *Corequisite: ED 250.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

4.00 credits. Examines current issues, trends and practices in educational assessment. Emphasizes the study of different assessment and evaluation procedures in the early childhood, elementary and secondary classroom. Explores a variety of traditional and innovative approaches to assessment of student learning and development. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 and ED 150 or ED 151 or Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS SECONDARY EDUCATION

4.00 credits. A study of the instructional methodology of an academic discipline with emphasis upon literacy strategies, reading in the content, and assessment. Students complete a field experience component which explores these practices under the guidance of a clinical professor in the academic major (e.g., science, English, mathematics, social studies) for grades 7-12. *Prerequisite(s): ED 150 or ED 151. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MATH METHODS OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

4.00 credits. A study of the instructional methodology of an academic discipline with emphasis upon literacy strategies, reading in the content, and assessment. Students complete a field experience component which explores these practices under the guidance of a clinical professor in the academic major (e.g., science, English, mathematics, social studies) for grades 7-12. *Prerequisite(s): ED 150 or ED 151. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGLISH METHODS OF SECONDARY

4.00 credits. A study of the instructional methodology of an academic discipline with emphasis upon literacy strategies, reading in the content, and assessment. Students complete a field experience component which explores these practices under the guidance of a clinical professor in the academic major (e.g., science, English, mathematics, social studies) for grades 7-12. *Prerequisite(s): ED 150 or ED 151. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SCIENCE METHODS OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

4.00 credits. A study of the instructional methodology of an academic discipline with emphasis upon literacy strategies, reading in the content, and assessment. Students complete a field experience component which explores these practices under the guidance of a clinical professor in the academic major (e.g., science, English, mathematics, social studies) for grades 7-12. *Prerequisite(s): ED 150 or ED 151. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS OF MODERN LANGUAGE EDUCATION PK-12

4.00 credits. A study of the instructional methodology of an academic discipline with emphasis upon literacy strategies, reading in the content, and assessment. Students complete a field experience component which explores these practices under the guidance of a clinical professor in the academic major (e.g. Spanish) in the PK-12 continuum. *Prerequisite(s): ED 150 or ED 151. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING SCIENCE AND HEALTH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. A study of science processes in an early childhood school program and the utilization of multiple resources, organization, management, evaluation, instructional strategies, and integration of science and health in the early childhood program. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250 and ED 258. *Corequisite(s): ED 335, ED 345 and ED 365. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING SCIENCE AND HEALTH IN ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LEVEL

4.00 credits. This course provides for the study of science processes at the middle school level (fourth through eighth grades), with emphasis upon the utilization of multiple resources, organization, classroom management, instructional strategies and assessment. Field experience is required. *Corequisite(s): ED 336, ED 346, and ED 366. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. A study of how children develop a background of understanding and skill in mathematics in Pre-K to fourth grade, concentrating on the development of problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills in mathematics, and connecting mathematics and the real world. Additional focus will be on organization for instruction, alternative means of evaluation, and teaching special needs and at-risk students. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250 and ED 258. *Corequisite(s): ED 325, ED 345 and ED 365. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LEVEL

4.00 credits. A study of how children develop a background of understanding and skill in mathematics in fourth through eighth grades with emphasis on problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills. Additional focus will be on organization for instruction, teaching methods, accommodations and alternative strategies. *Corequisite(s): ED 326, ED 346 and ED 366. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NCH ELL: LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM

4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course). This course introduces future teachers to the special linguistic and cultural educational needs of English language learners (ELL). Aspects of cross-linguistic and cross-cultural knowledge will be studied as well as methods of instruction that focus on the language needs and background knowledge of the ELL. Theory and practices of current ELL programs will also be examined. Twenty hours of field experience required (i.e., 2 hours per week for 10 weeks). *Prerequisite(s): ED 105, and ED 150 or ED 151. *Corequisite(s): ED 341L. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ELL: LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY LAB

0.00 credit. Lab for ED 341. *Corequisite: ED 341.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. This course furthers the study of literacy theories and research-based practices presented in ED 250. This course explores approaches to teaching reading and writing in the primary grades and examines the construction of rich literacy environment in culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse classrooms. Course content focuses on instructional strategies, curriculum design and implementation, and assessment and evaluation. Field experience is required for Methods Block. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250 and ED 258. *Corequisite(s): ED 325, ED 335 and ED 365. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course

METHODS FOR TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LEVEL

4.00 credits. This course furthers the study of literacy theories and research-based practices presented in ED 352 Literacy Assessment, Instruction and Intervention in Elem/Middle Level. This course explores approaches to teaching reading and writing in the elementary/middle grades and examines the construction of a rich literacy environment in culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse classrooms. Course content focuses on instructional strategies, curriculum design and implementation, and assessment and evaluation. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 258. *Corequisite(s): ED 326, ED 336 and ED 366. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. A study of content, teaching strategies, materials, organizing approaches and curricula for teaching social studies at the early elementary level (PK through fourth grade). Students will be required to complete a field experience component, documented by a journal. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250 and ED 258. *Corequisite(s): ED 325, ED 335 and ED 345. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LEVEL

4.00 credits. This course will examine the content, teaching strategies, materials, organizing approaches and curricula for teaching social studies at the middle school level (fourth through eighth grades). Students will be required to complete a field experience component, documented by a journal. *Corequisite(s): ED 326, ED 336 and ED 346. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR PROJECT IN EDUCATION

Variable credits. Students participating in the Program's Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course during semesters in which research or writing for their project is being completed. Recognition for Honors in the Discipline is not assured by completion of this course. See the Dean for additional information. *Prerequisite(s): invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for a maximum of four credits.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR PROJECT IN EDUCATION

Variable credits. Students participating in the Program's Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course during semesters in which research or writing for their project is being completed. Recognition for Honors in the Discipline is not assured by completion of this course. See the Dean for additional information. *Prerequisite(s): invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for a maximum of four credits.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

SENIOR PROJECT IN EDUCATION

Variable credits. Students participating in the Program's Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course during semesters in which research or writing for their project is being completed. Recognition for Honors in the Discipline is not assured by completion of this course. See the Dean for additional information. *Prerequisite(s): invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for a maximum of four credits.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: Completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program. *Corequitie(s): ED 495, ED 496, or ED 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Register by Instructor. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 50.00

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: SCIENCE

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: Completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program. *Corequitie(s): ED 495, ED 496, or ED 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Register by Instructor. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 50.00

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: SOCIAL STUDIES

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: Completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program. *Corequitie(s): ED 495, ED 496, or ED 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Register by Instructor. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 50.00

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SENIOR SEMINAR FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. A study of professional and ethical practices, family and community relationships, and special education issues in early childhood. (PK-4th grade). Particular emphasis will be given to the laws, procedures, and codes of conduct that guide practice, collaboration with diverse families, advocacy for the rights of children and their families, and support for the transition of children to new educational settings. *Corequisite(s): ED 470. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR SEMINAR FOR ELEMENTARY/ MIDDLE LEVEL

4.00 credits. This course serves as an issues seminar for pre-service teachers, engaging them in active discussion of professional and ethical practices, family and community relationships, and special education issues in middle school settings (fourth through eighth grades). Particular emphasis will be given to the laws, procedures, and codes of conduct that guide practice, collaboration with diverse families, advocacy for the rights of early adolescent and adolescent students and their families, and support for the transition of adolescents to new educational settings. *Corequisite(s): ED 470. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR SEMINAR FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION

4.00 credits. This course serves as an issues seminar for pre-service teachers, engaging them in active discussion of professional and ethical practices, family and community relationships, (urban, rural and suburban environments), advocacy for student rights, the transition of adolescents to new educational settings and special education issues in secondary school settings. *Corequisite(s): ED 470. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING FABRICATION LAB

1.00 credit. An introduction to prototyping. Students are trained for the general safe use of the Bollman Fabrication Laboratory while being introduced to the specific prototyping tools and equipment available in our facility. This course covers specific techniques and knowledge required for the proper use of the tools, materials and equipment in the lab including 3D printing and CNC machining. Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING FABRICATION LAB

1.00 credit. An introduction to prototyping. Students are trained for the general safe use of the Bollman Fabrication Laboratory while being introduced to the specific prototyping tools and equipment available in our facility. This course covers specific techniques and knowledge required for the proper use of the tools, materials and equipment in the lab including 3D printing and CNC machining. Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING FABRICATION LAB

1.00 credit. An introduction to prototyping. Students are trained for the general safe use of the Bollman Fabrication Laboratory while being introduced to the specific prototyping tools and equipment available in our facility. This course covers specific techniques and knowledge required for the proper use of the tools, materials and equipment in the lab including 3D printing and CNC machining. Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING FABRICATION LAB

1.00 credit. An introduction to prototyping. Students are trained for the general safe use of the Bollman Fabrication Laboratory while being introduced to the specific prototyping tools and equipment available in our facility. This course covers specific techniques and knowledge required for the proper use of the tools, materials and equipment in the lab including 3D printing and CNC machining. Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING FABRICATION LAB

1.00 credit. An introduction to prototyping. Students are trained for the general safe use of the Bollman Fabrication Laboratory while being introduced to the specific prototyping tools and equipment available in our facility. This course covers specific techniques and knowledge required for the proper use of the tools, materials and equipment in the lab including 3D printing and CNC machining. Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING FABRICATION LAB

1.00 credit. An introduction to prototyping. Students are trained for the general safe use of the Bollman Fabrication Laboratory while being introduced to the specific prototyping tools and equipment available in our facility. This course covers specific techniques and knowledge required for the proper use of the tools, materials and equipment in the lab including 3D printing and CNC machining. Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING FABRICATION LAB

1.00 credit. An introduction to prototyping. Students are trained for the general safe use of the Bollman Fabrication Laboratory while being introduced to the specific prototyping tools and equipment available in our facility. This course covers specific techniques and knowledge required for the proper use of the tools, materials and equipment in the lab including 3D printing and CNC machining. Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING FABRICATION LAB

1.00 credit. An introduction to prototyping. Students are trained for the general safe use of the Bollman Fabrication Laboratory while being introduced to the specific prototyping tools and equipment available in our facility. This course covers specific techniques and knowledge required for the proper use of the tools, materials and equipment in the lab including 3D printing and CNC machining. Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING I

1.00 credit. Introduction to the engineering profession. Students will learn about the fields of engineering through guest speakers, field trips, and investigation of multidisciplinary engineering projects. Engineering ethics will be explored through examination of professional code of ethics, case studies, and engineering student conduct. *Corequisite(s): EGR 190. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING I

1.00 credit. Introduction to the engineering profession. Students will learn about the fields of engineering through guest speakers, field trips, and investigation of multidisciplinary engineering projects. Engineering ethics will be explored through examination of professional code of ethics, case studies, and engineering student conduct. *Corequisite(s): EGR 190. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING I

1.00 credit. Introduction to the engineering profession. Students will learn about the fields of engineering through guest speakers, field trips, and investigation of multidisciplinary engineering projects. Engineering ethics will be explored through examination of professional code of ethics, case studies, and engineering student conduct. *Corequisite(s): EGR 190. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

1.00 credit. Introduction to computer-aided drawing with emphasis on two-dimensional sketching, three-dimensional part modeling, assembly construction, component dimensioning, circuit diagram drawing, and shop drawing production. This course explores fundamentals of engineering graphics and technical communication through the use of modern tools used in engineering practice. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

1.00 credit. Introduction to computer-aided drawing with emphasis on two-dimensional sketching, three-dimensional part modeling, assembly construction, component dimensioning, circuit diagram drawing, and shop drawing production. This course explores fundamentals of engineering graphics and technical communication through the use of modern tools used in engineering practice. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

1.00 credit. Introduction to computer-aided drawing with emphasis on two-dimensional sketching, three-dimensional part modeling, assembly construction, component dimensioning, circuit diagram drawing, and shop drawing production. This course explores fundamentals of engineering graphics and technical communication through the use of modern tools used in engineering practice. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGINEERING RESEARCH/PROJECT

Variable credits. A student may participate in an ongoing research or design project for academic credit. Registration for this course must be approved by the supervising faculty member and the Dean. Can be taken Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

4.00 credits. Introduction to linear circuit analysis and fundamental electric circuit components. Topics covered include both analytical (by hand calculation) and computational (by computer model) analysis of direct current (DC) circuits and transient circuits containing resistors, inductors, and capacitors. *Prerequisite(s): MA 121 and PHY 202. *Corequisite(s): EGR 210L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

4.00 credits. Introduction to linear circuit analysis and fundamental electric circuit components. Topics covered include both analytical (by hand calculation) and computational (by computer model) analysis of direct current (DC) circuits and transient circuits containing resistors, inductors, and capacitors. *Prerequisite(s): MA 121 and PHY 202. *Corequisite(s): EGR 210L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

4.00 credits. Introduction to linear circuit analysis and fundamental electric circuit components. Topics covered include both analytical (by hand calculation) and computational (by computer model) analysis of direct current (DC) circuits and transient circuits containing resistors, inductors, and capacitors. *Prerequisite(s): MA 121 and PHY 202. *Corequisite(s): EGR 210L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CIRCUIT ANALYSIS LAB

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany EGR 210 Circuit Analysis. *Corequisite: EGR 210.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CIRCUIT ANALYSIS LAB

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany EGR 210 Circuit Analysis. *Corequisite: EGR 210.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CIRCUIT ANALYSIS LAB

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany EGR 210 Circuit Analysis. *Corequisite: EGR 210.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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QUANTITATIVE METHODS/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (BA 248)

4.00 credits. Usage of quantitative methods and operations management concepts to optimize business decisions is learned. The quantitative methods covered are forecasting, decision making, inventory management, and linear programming. The operations management concepts are project management, statistical process control, materials requirement planning, enterprise resource planning, scheduling, reliability, acceptance sampling and learning curves. *Prerequisite(s): MA 251.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SURVEYING LABORATORY

1.00 credit. This laboratory provides a solid foundation in surveying fundamentals, and sufficient practice to develop the necessary skills to determine the position of, and the distance and angles between natural and man-made objects. It also explores methods to compute and depict surfaces using traditional and modern surveying equipment, field procedures and software. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SURVEYING LABORATORY

1.00 credit. This laboratory provides a solid foundation in surveying fundamentals, and sufficient practice to develop the necessary skills to determine the position of, and the distance and angles between natural and man-made objects. It also explores methods to compute and depict surfaces using traditional and modern surveying equipment, field procedures and software. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STATICS

3.00 credits. Equilibria of particles and rigid bodies subject to concentrated and distributed forces with practical applications to the design of mechanical structures. Topics include structural analysis of trusses and frames, internal forces in beams, friction, and machines. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 and MA 121. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STATICS

3.00 credits. Equilibria of particles and rigid bodies subject to concentrated and distributed forces with practical applications to the design of mechanical structures. Topics include structural analysis of trusses and frames, internal forces in beams, friction, and machines. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 and MA 121. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STATICS

3.00 credits. Equilibria of particles and rigid bodies subject to concentrated and distributed forces with practical applications to the design of mechanical structures. Topics include structural analysis of trusses and frames, internal forces in beams, friction, and machines. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 and MA 121. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

4.00 credits. Behavior of solids under pure (axial, torsional, flexural, shear) and combined loading. Formulation and application of equilibrium, kinematic and constitutive relations to determine forces, stresses, strains and deformations. Analysis of statically-indeterminate systems. Member strength and stability assessment. Includes a two-hour weekly lab. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 260 and MA 122. *Corequisite(s): EGR 264L. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

MECHANICS OF MATERIALS LAB

0.00 credit. Laboratory to accompany EGR 264 Mechanics of Materials.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 25.00

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MECHANICS OF MATERIALS LAB

0.00 credit. Laboratory to accompany EGR 264 Mechanics of Materials.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 25.00

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MATLAB FOR ENGINEERS

1.00 credit. A course covering the fundamentals of MATLAB® in preparation for upper-level engineering courses. Using online resources to troubleshoot, debug, and find useful functions will be emphasized. Students will apply MATLAB® to solve complex mathematical problems using numerical techniques and matrices. They will learn to extract, analyze, filter and plot data. They will learn to use control-flow structures. *Prerequisite(s): CS 121. Fall and Spring semesters.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

MATLAB FOR ENGINEERS

1.00 credit. A course covering the fundamentals of MATLAB® in preparation for upper-level engineering courses. Using online resources to troubleshoot, debug, and find useful functions will be emphasized. Students will apply MATLAB® to solve complex mathematical problems using numerical techniques and matrices. They will learn to extract, analyze, filter and plot data. They will learn to use control-flow structures. *Prerequisite(s): CS 121. Fall and Spring semesters.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (CS 296)

1.00 credit. Professional skill development in areas such as resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing and searching for a job or internship in engineering, computer science, and related fields. Fall or Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS

3.00 credits. Analysis of continuous-time linear systems, discrete-time linear systems, and methods of signal sampling and reconstruction. Applications of Fourier Series, Fourier Transform and Laplace Transform. Exploration of digital signal processing using Matlab programming. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 202 and MA 122. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS

3.00 credits. Analysis of continuous-time linear systems, discrete-time linear systems, and methods of signal sampling and reconstruction. Applications of Fourier Series, Fourier Transform and Laplace Transform. Exploration of digital signal processing using Matlab programming. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 202 and MA 122. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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AC CIRCUITS, POWER, AND MACHINES

3.00 credits. Course includes an introduction to alternating current circuits, power electronics, and electric machines. Among the topics covered in the course: phasor notation of electrical signals, analysis of AC circuits, transformers, three-phase circuits; introduction to power; generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity; motors and generators *Prerequisite(s): EGR 210. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT

3.00 credits. An introduction to the theory and practice of Biomechanics. Topics include functional anatomy and kinesiology; dynamics of muscle and tendon; models of muscle contraction; mechanics of proprioceptors and other sensors; analysis of human movement, including gait, running, jumping and lifting; computer simulations and exploration of experimental measurement techniques. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 360 and CS 121. Spring semester, even-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING METHODS

3.00 credits. Production management with emphasis on process improvement, cost reduction, incentives and ergonomics. Students also conduct preliminary work for their senior project. *Prerequisite(s): MA 251. Fall semester, even-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FUNDAMENTALS OF PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

3.00 credits. This course introduces current approaches to improve work processes and establish effective control systems for ensuring the quality of process outputs. The six sigma methodology for reduction of process variability is explored. The use of financial management systems, engineering economics, and change management principles are introduced to measure improvement, make informed decisions, and encourage organizational change. Students use statistical software to achieve incremental and breakthrough improvement on a semester project. *Prerequisite(s): MA 251. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (BA 347 & OSC 547)

4.00 credits. This course focuses on the management of supply chain processes and performance. We explore important supply chain metrics, primary tradeoffs in making supply chain decisions, and basic tools for effective and efficient supply chain management, production planning and inventory control, order fulfillment and supply chain coordination. We will also investigate topics such as global supply chain design, logistics, and outsourcing, several other recent supply chain innovations. *Prerequisite(s): BA 248/EGR 248 or MA 251. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

3.00 credits. This course explores subtractive and additive manufacturing processes with a primary focus on solidification processes, metal forming and sheet metalworking, material removal processes, property enhancing and surface processing operations, and joining and assembly processes. Students will specify manufacturing process for both low and high-volume production in a semester project. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

WATER AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING

4.00 credits. Engineering approaches to water quality including the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Theory and conceptual design of treatment processes are discussed as well as process kinetics, reactor theory, and energy considerations. Physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes are presented including sedimentation, filtration, biological treatment, disinfection, and membrane processes. Measurement, analysis, and interpretation of water quality data. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 260. Hours: Lecture 3.0, Lab 1.5. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 25.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

DYNAMICS

3.00 credits. Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies in fixed and moving reference frames in two and three dimensions. Topics also include kinematics, energy and momentum analyses, inelastic collisions, non-constant mass systems, computer simulation, and the simple oscillator. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 and MA 122. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

DYNAMICS

3.00 credits. Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies in fixed and moving reference frames in two and three dimensions. Topics also include kinematics, energy and momentum analyses, inelastic collisions, non-constant mass systems, computer simulation, and the simple oscillator. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 and MA 122. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

INDUSTRY SPEAKERS & SPECIAL TOPICS SEMINAR

1.00 credit. Seminar series with weekly presentations of topics of current interest in engineering and related fields. Speakers include practicing engineers and researchers from industry or other academic institutions, Elizabethtown faculty, and invited campus-wide speakers from a variety of disciplines. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR PROJECT IN ENGINEERING I

2.00 credits. A demanding, and perhaps original, engineering project performed under the supervision of a team of faculty. For this course, the scope of the project typically includes detail and final design work and construction or a working prototype. Students work in groups of 3-5 students. Progress reports, a final report and a public seminar are required. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 301 or permission by instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

ROBOTICS AND MACHINE INTELLIGENCE

4.00 credits. Cutting-edge innovations in robotics, automation, and machine intelligence, and their ethical impacts in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. Various forms of machine intelligence including symbolic AI and artificial neural networks. Mobile-robot and robotic-arm theory, applications, simulations, real-time control, and path-planning. Human Computer Interactions (HCI). Periodic creation of large mobile robots. *Prerequisite(s): CS 121 and MA 121. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

INTERNSHIP IN ENGINEERING

Variable credits. Opportunity for students to explore engineering, apply knowledge, and develop relevant Development through supervised professional experiences. Students are expected to invest a minimum of 40 hours per credit. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 296. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass / No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO I (ART 495)

2.00 credits. Architectural design studio course with rotating architectural case studies and lectures taught by full-time faculty and visiting architectural professionals. Course content is repeated no less than every four years so that students in Studio I and Studio II can participate in the same lectures. Professional documentation, drawings, and oral defense of architectural designs. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLE FIRST YEAR WRITING

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A composition course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising, and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLE FIRST YEAR WRITING

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A composition course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising, and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLE FIRST YEAR WRITING

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A composition course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising, and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLE FIRST YEAR WRITING

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A composition course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising, and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLE FIRST YEAR WRITING

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A composition course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising, and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

PLE FIRST YEAR WRITING

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A composition course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising, and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

PLE FIRST YEAR WRITING

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A composition course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising, and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:

PLE FIRST YEAR WRITING

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A composition course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising, and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This course encourages students' creative self-expression, and it develops their understanding and appreciation of one of the main literary genres (poetry, prose, or drama). The materials covered in the class are shaped by the instructor's specializations and interests: for details about course content during a particular semester, contact the English Department.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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WCH BRITISH LITERATURE & CULTURE I: 550-1660

4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) The first section of our two-part British Literature and Culture Survey Sequence, this course explores seminal works from the Medieval, Renaissance, Reformation, Civil War, and Commonwealth periods. By examining the texts' literary devices, themes, genres, structures, and contexts, students will develop their broad and close reading skills. They will also augment their knowledge about the early literatures and cultures of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. (The texts and themes explored in the course are shaped by the instructor's specializations and interests: for details about materials covered during a particular semester, see the English Department's website.) *Students in the English Literature Concentration should take this course during the fall of their First Year.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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WCH BRITISH LITERATURE & CULTURE I: 550-1660

4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) The first section of our two-part British Literature and Culture Survey Sequence, this course explores seminal works from the Medieval, Renaissance, Reformation, Civil War, and Commonwealth periods. By examining the texts' literary devices, themes, genres, structures, and contexts, students will develop their broad and close reading skills. They will also augment their knowledge about the early literatures and cultures of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. (The texts and themes explored in the course are shaped by the instructor's specializations and interests: for details about materials covered during a particular semester, see the English Department's website.) *Students in the English Literature Concentration should take this course during the fall of their First Year.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUM AMERICAN LITERATURE & CULTURE I BEGINNINGS TO 1865

4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) The first section of our two-part American Literature and Culture Survey Sequence, this course encompasses formative works created prior to and during the Civil War. Beginning with pre-Columbian Indigenous storytelling, the course moves through Colonial, Revolutionary, early National, and American Renaissance texts. By studying the works' literary devices, themes, genres, structures, and contexts, students will develop their broad and close reading skills. They will also expand and deepen their understanding and appreciation of foundational literatures and cultures of North America and the United States. (The texts and themes explored in the course are shaped by the instructor's specializations and interests: for details about materials covered during a particular semester, see the English Department's website.) Fall semester. *Students in the English Literature Concentration should take this course during the fall of their First Year.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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WCH BRITISH LITERATURE FOCUS COURSE

4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) *A Guided Writing and Research Course. This course presents an exciting opportunity to explore and engage deeply with a particular period or theme from Britain's extensive literary and cultural history. The subject matter of the course is shaped by the instructor's specializations and interests: past offerings include "Medieval Literature: Romance and War," "The Renaissance Woman—and Man," "Eighteenth-Century Wit and Wisdom," "Romanticism: The Nature of Revolution," "Victorian Literature—Gender, Ambition, Transgression," and "Modern Literature and the World Wars." For details about course content during a particular semester, contact the English Department. *Prerequisite(s): EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Guided Writing and Research

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM (COM 211)

4.00 credits. In this course students study the application and importance of clear, logical writing necessary for success in print, broadcast and online project management. Grammar, language skills and Associated Press style will be introduced and refined. *Prerequisite(s): EN 185 or COM 120.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUM MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) *A Guided Writing and Research Course. This course presents an enriching opportunity to engage deeply with cross-cultural experiences as reflected in American and World literatures. The authors, texts, and themes covered in the course are shaped by the instructor's specializations and interests: past offerings have included comparative analyses of African-American, First Nation, and Nigerian novels; and explorations of diverse Immigrant- and First Generation-American literatures, based around themes of "Self and Other," "Generations," and "New Beginnings." For details about course content during a particular semester, contact the English Department. *Prerequisite(s): EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Guided Writing and Research

CE WRITING AND ANALYZING THE SHORT STORY

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) *A Guided Writing and Research Course. Students will analyze classic short stories using the language and concepts of literary criticism through discussion, oral presentation, and a major research paper. Emulating classic literary models, they will write original short stories, revising according to detailed critiques by their peers and the instructor. *Prerequisite(s): EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE WRITING AND ANALYZING THE SHORT STORY

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) *A Guided Writing and Research Course. Students will analyze classic short stories using the language and concepts of literary criticism through discussion, oral presentation, and a major research paper. Emulating classic literary models, they will write original short stories, revising according to detailed critiques by their peers and the instructor. *Prerequisite(s): EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Guided Writing and Research

CE CREATIVE NON-FICTION

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course). A readings and workshop course in literary nonfiction, this course acquaints students with the research and writing techniques used by writers of nonfiction, and with the history of the genre. Students select their own writing projects from a variety of genres. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185. Alternate years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) *A Guided Writing and Research Course. A study of the development and current popular status of literature for young adults, with an emphasis on themes of radicalism, trauma, and identity, among others. The course will examine modern forms represented in young adult literature, including fantasy, the realistic novel, science fiction, and the graphic novel. We will examine and create works relevant to the current YA market. *Prerequisite(s): EN 100. Spring semesters.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUM BUSINESS WRITING

4.00 credits.(Humanities Core Course) *A Guided Writing and Research Course Students will learn content related to the most common writing tasks in business writing. Content will cover messaging strategies, genres related to business writing, social media, company-specific language, and crisis communication. Students work with clients to learn about writing briefs and crafting messages for business needs. *Prerequisite(s): EN 100. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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POETRY

4.00 credits. A study of particular poetic genres and forms and leading practitioners. The cover may cover the Metaphysical poetry of Donne and Herbert, the eighteenth-century lyric, or modern poetry by Frost, Hall, Olds, Kinnell, Collins, and Kooser.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FROM MURASAKI TO MURAKAMI (JA 460)

4.00 credits. This course will introduce students to Japanese literature from the classical period to the modern, in a variety of genres, starting from the oral traditions of myth and poetry of Kojiki and Manyoshu, the great masterpieces of classical Japanese prose depicted in the Genji Monogatari, plays from the feudal period, Heike Monogatari and Sonezaki Shinjuu, early modern novels such as Kokoro and Hakai, and contemporary fiction and personal histories that have gained critical acclaim and popular success, such as Masks, Kitchen, Norwegian, Wood, and Black Rain, among others. Students will not only learn to understand the historical contexts of these works in terms of genre, intent, audience, themes, aesthetics, gender relations, religion and spirituality, but will also engage with literary theories that undergird our understanding of literary production and appreciation. Students will also learn how to apply that understanding in their own writing in the form of research papers and short reflective reaction papers. This course is an elective for declared English Education majors.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNSHIP IN ENGLISH

Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits. Internships provide students with practical workplace experience at a newspaper office, magazine publisher, public relations firm, or other venue for professional writing. A maximum of twelve credit hours from English 470-474 may count as English electives. Additional credits count as free electives. Graded Pass/No Pass. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DIRECTED SENIOR RESEARCH I

2.00 credits. English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.60 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the School. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DIRECTED SENIOR RESEARCH I

2.00 credits. English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.60 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the School. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DIRECTED SENIOR RESEARCH I

2.00 credits. English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.60 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the School. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DIRECTED SENIOR RESEARCH I

2.00 credits. English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.60 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the School. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DIRECTED SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT II

2.00 credits. English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.60 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the School. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NPS INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) A lecture/laboratory course that provides an overview of environmental science. Principles of environmental relationships and how living organisms play a role in those relationships and respond to changes in their environment are emphasized. Current problems with pollution, hazardous wastes, energy, and population growth are examined in relation to those environmental principles. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NPS EARTH IN SPACE: EVOLUTION OF A PLANET

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) A broad introduction to Earth System Science that integrates basic topics in geology and astronomy as a means to understand the origin and evolution of planet Earth. Dramatic events and processes that shaped Earth's history, such as big bang cosmology, stellar evolution, planetary formation, plate tectonics, the rock cycle, crustal deformation and mountain building, the evolution of continents and ocean basins, earthquakes and volcanism are explored. Includes discovery-oriented exercises, including field trips to local geological sites, the local planetarium and several stargazing sessions for firsthand study of materials containing evidence for the processes and events studied in class. *Corequisite(s): ES 113L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NPS EARTH IN SPACE LAB

0.00 credit. Laboratory that accompanies ES 113. *Corequisite: ES 113.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO THE EXERCISE SCIENCE PROFESSIONS

1.00 credits. Students will be introduced to the field of exercise science and the inter-related disciplines of exercise physiology, motor development, nutrition, biomechanics and sports and exercise psychology. The course will provide an overview of the field as a profession, including career opportunities and planning, professional organizations and certification, the relationship of the field to the healthcare system, and current trends in healthcare, wellness and fitness. Students will also learn the structure and curricular options within the BS in Exercise Science program, as well as the opportunities to build a strong educational and professional portfolio to support their career trajectory. *Prerequisite(s): Exercise Science majors or first-year students only.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS FOR RESISTANCE TRAINING TECHNIQUES

1.00 credits.Students will learn to perform and begin practicing coaching skills for resistance training and stretching techniques using various forms of traditional and non-traditional free-weights and machines, body weight, and other implements.  Students will also gain knowledge and experience in applying safety precautions, spotting, foundations of exercise regressions and progressions, and fundamental program design for resistance training techniques for muscle hypertrophy, strength, power, and endurance. *Prerequisite(s): Exercise Science Major, Coaching Minor, or approval from instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SPORT MEDICINE

3.00 credits. Students will be introduced to sport medicine concepts, including an overview of human musculoskeletal anatomy and its application to movement. Athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation will be addressed. Discussion and application of introductory sport psychology and sport nutrition are covered. First aid and wound care, injury prevention and evaluation, management, and rehabilitation, as well as emergency response are covered, and CPR & AED training is included. Additional fees apply for CPR and AED training. *Prerequisite(s): Declared Exercise Science majors, Health Science majors, Health Professions majors and Coaching minors only. Fall Semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 85.00

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION

3.00 credits. Students will be introduced to the scientific knowledge and skills to guide clients in averting physical and lifestyle behaviors that can cause injuries and diseases, and to educate clients in how to make healthy, positive physical and lifestyle behavior choices that will enhance their health and well-being. The course will cover a wide range of topics that are critical to prevention and wellness, including but not limited to mental health, drugs and alcohol, personal safety, nutrition, sexuality, motivation and resilience. Students will also develop knowledge about behavior change theories and skills in interpersonal communication to implement successful prevention and wellness strategies for clients. *Prerequisite(s): Exercise Science majors, Coaching minors, Health Science, and Health Profession majors only.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PSYCHOLOGY OF EXERCISE AND SPORT

3.00 credits. Introduces theories of behavior change as they apply to physical activity participation and other health behaviors. There will be an emphasis on application of the theories and behavior change strategies to understand factors related to physical activity and exercise participation, and health behavior intervention planning to maximize adherence. Additionally, this course will address physical activity and exercise as they relate to psychological health issues. The course will be taught with an emphasis on introduction, understanding, and basic application of the concepts of sport and exercise psychology. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105. Exercise Science majors, Health Science and Health Professions majors only.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NUTRITION FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT

3.00 credits. Students will gain working knowledge of the role of nutrition in improving health and physical performance, including exercise training and athletic endeavors, as well as weight loss and weight gain. The course will cover the metabolic interactions associated with exercise and athletic activities, the effect of eating choices and disorders, how nutritional needs vary across athletic populations, and the efficacy of nutritional supplements and dietary regimens. *Prerequisite(s): ESC 160 andExercise Science majors, Health Science and Health Professions majors only.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

3.00 credits. Students will learn the physiological responses and adaptations of the human body to increased physical activity and exercise, including the cardiopulmonary, circulatory and neuromuscular systems, under both short-term and long-term activity and exercise conditions. The course will cover a variety of types of activity and exercise, and students will learn how to interpret data arising from measurements of physiological responses to exercise. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 202; Exercise Science, Health Science and Health Professions majors only. *Corequisite(s): ESC 321.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB

1.00 credit. Students will apply exercise physiology concepts to a variety of written, field, and laboratory health-related fitness assessments. Data collection and organization test selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation will also be addressed. All labs will reinforce and apply the concepts and physiological principles introduced in the ESC 320 lecture course. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 202. *Corequisite(s): ESC 320. Exercise Science, Health Science and Health Professions majors only.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB

1.00 credit. Students will apply exercise physiology concepts to a variety of written, field, and laboratory health-related fitness assessments. Data collection and organization test selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation will also be addressed. All labs will reinforce and apply the concepts and physiological principles introduced in the ESC 320 lecture course. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 202. *Corequisite(s): ESC 320. Exercise Science, Health Science and Health Professions majors only.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS

3.00 credits. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to apply the principles of fitness testing, exercise prescription, and strength training and conditioning to populations that have specific needs and conditions that require special attention and guidance. These populations will include those with common chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular disease, and those with physical disabilities. Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of the diseases and conditions that they are likely to encounter in their professional practice, and develop problem-solving skills to adapt physical training programs to these populations so that they are safe and effective. *Prerequisite(s): ESC 340 and ESC 341.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING

3.00 credits. Students will gain the scientific knowledge and skills to devise safe and effective resistance exercise programs to improve muscular strength, power and endurance, utilizing a variety of methods and equipment. The course will also cover the various trends in muscle function improvement that are seen in both the research literature and in the fitness industry. *Prerequisite(s): ESC 320 and ESC 321. Exercise Science majors, Health Science and Health Professions majors only.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING LAB

1.00 credit. Students will apply knowledge from the strength and conditioning lecture course as well as other prerequisite courses to develop skills to devise safe and effective strength and conditioning programming using a variety of methods and equipment. This course also serves as partial preparation for the CSCS exam given by the NSCA. *Prerequisite(s): ESC 420 and ESC 321.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EXERCISE SCIENCE INTERNSHIP

Variable (1.00-6.00) credits. Students will apply the skills, knowledge and professional values they have learned in the curriculum to a real-life training experience, under the direction of an on-site preceptor and the monitoring of the Exercise Science program. The internship will allow the students to gain experience in client interactions, design, implement and assess exercise programs, and develop their behavioral attributes as professionals.This course is repeatable for credit up to a maximum of six credits. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Prerequisites: ESC 340 and ESC 341.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FIELDWORK I

2.00 credits. Students will have the opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and professional values they have learned in the curriculum to a real-life training experience, under the direction of an on-site preceptor and the monitoring of the Exercise Science program. The internship will allow the students to gain experience with assessment and coaching of athletes in a strength and conditioning environment under the supervision of an NSCA-CSCS certified strength and conditioning coach. This internship will be offsite with an approved organization with a site supervisor who has a current CSCS certification. Signature Learning Experience - Field Experience.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FIELDWRK II

4.00 credits. Students will have the opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and professional values they have learned in the curriculum to a real-life training experience, under the direction of an on-site preceptor and the monitoring of the Exercise Science program. The internship will allow the students to gain experience with assessment and coaching of athletes in a strength and conditioning environment under the supervision of an NSCA-CSCS certified strength and conditioning coach. This internship will be onsite, supervised by Elizabethtown College's Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Signature Learning Experience - Field Experience.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

4.00 credits. An assessment and development of entrepreneurial skills, emphasizing a “hands-on” approach based on case studies on entrepreneurial ventures, writing feasibility plans on opportunities identified by students, experiential exercises and executive speakers (entrepreneurs, investors and consultants). In-class topics enable students to understand the entrepreneur's profile, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to create, start, finance, manage and grow a new venture. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FAMILY BUSINESS GOVERNANCE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING

4.00 credits. Family Business Governance and Succession Planning tackles some of the most important issues faced by family companies. The continuity, renewal, and growth of a family business depends on the professionalization of its family business practices. This is an advanced family business course, which addresses topics such as: navigating generational differences, succession planning, family governance, boards of directors and advisors, family constitution, and inter-generational leadership development. The course is project-based. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CORPORATE FINANCE

4.00 credits. An introduction to fundamental tools and concepts used in short-term and long-term financial decision making. An overview of the major financial markets is provided. Financial statements, discounted cash flow analysis, bond and stock valuation models, risk and return for assets and portfolios, cost of capital, financing decisions, capital budgeting, capital structure of the firm and dividend policy are covered. *Prerequisite(s): AC 101.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CORPORATE FINANCE

4.00 credits. An introduction to fundamental tools and concepts used in short-term and long-term financial decision making. An overview of the major financial markets is provided. Financial statements, discounted cash flow analysis, bond and stock valuation models, risk and return for assets and portfolios, cost of capital, financing decisions, capital budgeting, capital structure of the firm and dividend policy are covered. *Prerequisite(s): AC 101.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES - FUTURES AND OPTIONS

4.00 credits. This course introduces derivative markets and their primary instruments with emphasis on real-world applications of theoretical models. The fundamental of derivatives, valuations of typical derivatives such as futures, forwards, swaps, and options, plus using derivatives in risk hedging and speculations will be discussed. At the conclusion of this course, students will gain an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of derivatives and the practical skills in constructing and evaluating dynamic hedging strategies using futures and options. *Prerequisite(s): FIN 325.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT

4.00 credits. This course seeks to provide students with a solid understanding of: terms, facts, and perspectives useful in financial institutions' management; concepts, tools, and objectives financial institution managers use in framing and resolving various issues; forces shaping the financial service industry environment for financial institution managers, e.g., changes in the information and contracting technologies, changes in the mixture of domestic and global competitors, and interactions of innovations with rules enforced by self-regulatory organizations and government agencies. *Prerequisite(s): MA 251 and FIN 325.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INVESTMENTS

4.00 credits. This course emphasizes the various classes of investments available to the investor, sources and uses of investment information, and security and capital market valuation. Fundamental concepts, theories and techniques of investing in different assets are provided. Portfolio management is introduced. *Prerequisite(s): FIN 325.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

4.00 credits. Development of an understanding of the international financial environments in which economic policy and business decisions are made. Specifically, the course covers the spot and forward exchange markets, the Eurocurrency market and the international capital markets. The impact of exchange rate behavior on corporations, the foreign exchange risk management, and multinational corporations are covered. *Prerequisite(s): FIN 325.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLO ELEMENTARY FRENCH I

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and sociocultural awareness. Media in the target language supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLO ELEMENTARY FRENCH I

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and sociocultural awareness. Media in the target language supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.