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2013-2014 HillBook (Class of 2017) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]
Course Descriptions
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BUS 090 - Excel 2010 Fundamentals for the Finance & Accounting Professional One Credit
Fall Semesters
Proficient Excel skills are critical for the financial professional. This course will be taught using Windows 7 with Excel 2010 in a computer equipped classroom or students may use their own laptops. Some basic knowledge of Excel is helpful. This course is hands-on, with real spreadsheet examples and problem solving situations to help reinforce key Excel features and functions at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Prerequisite(s): Only open to Sophomore level Accounting and Finance majors or above.
This course is graded Pass/Fail.
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BUS 101 - First-Year Business Experience Four Credits
Fall Semester
Through structured business simulation, students are introduced to the disciplines of accounting, finance, management, marketing and international business. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, oral and written case analyses, oral presentations, teamwork current events and interaction with guest speakers. The course also includes discussions of ethical practices, historical and global issues affecting today’s organizations. Only open to First Year Students.
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BUS 124 - Sport Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
Overview of the field of sport management (professional and amateur; athletic and recreational) with emphasis on facility planning and management, special event planning, fiscal management and budgeting, international sports, personnel management, marketing and promotion, and risk management. Discussion of current issues in sports and their solutions.
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BUS 203 - Financial Accounting Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Fundamental principles and theories of financial accounting. Emphasis placed on the understanding and use of financial statements for the corporation. Interpretation and use of financial statement information in business decisions, and a study of the system that produces this information.
Course may be applied to the Entrepreneurship minor.
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BUS 204 - Managerial Accounting Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Concepts and practices of managerial accounting. Topics include: cost behavior and cost-volume-profit analysis, contribution margin reporting, profit planning and budgeting, standard costs, performance analysis, decentralized operations, and relevant costs for decision making.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 .
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BUS 206 - Quantitative Analysis Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Introduction to the techniques and reasoning processes of statistical analysis. Emphasis on statistical reasoning and critical analysis of statistical evidence. Statistical software is used to support computational tasks. Topics include study design, data collection, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, discrete and continuous distributions, confidence interval estimation, tests of hypotheses for numerical and categorical data, and simple linear regression.
Prerequisite(s): or MTH 119 or MTH 125 .
Fulfills the Statistical Reasoning requirement.
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BUS 207 - Intermediate Statistics for Business Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2014, 2016
Multivariate statistical techniques appropriate to business problems. Emphasis on study design and effective use of software to incorporate statistical reasoning in common business situations. Topics include design of experiments, Analysis of Variance, simple and multiple regression analysis, residual analysis and time series forecasting.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 206 or MTH 145 or MTH 225 or ECO 241 or PSY 261 .
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BUS 307 - Data Communications and Applications Three Credits
Offered Periodically
Introduction to data communications in a business setting: issues facing users and managers involving communications among computers, local area and wide area networks, file transfers, utility services, and group projects. Covers both theory and direct experience with the latest versions of graphics-based programs: Windows, desktop publishing, visual presentations, and remote databases via Internet access.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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BUS 308 - Decision Support Systems, Tools and Operations Management Three Credits
Spring Semester
Study of characteristics and capabilities of advanced, interactive decision support systems. Hands-on practice with models and tools such as linear programming, PERT, trend analysis, risk analysis, and other techniques using EXCEL.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 206 or MTH 145 or MTH 225 or ECO 241 or PSY 261 .
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BUS 309 - Database Applications Three Credits
Spring Semester
Explores the role of information systems in a small business setting. The theory and design of business systems prepare the students for extensive hands-on labs, developing applications using popular software packages.
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BUS 310 - Management Information Systems Three Credits
Spring Semester
Concepts and principles of computer-based information systems in organizations. Topics include: management decisions and human information processing; review of computing fundamentals; varieties of computer-based information systems; systems life cycle. Readings, lectures, discussion, and case studies are used to explore concepts and their applications.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 311 - Intermediate Accounting I Three Credits
Fall Semester
Explores the environmental and conceptual framework of accounting; assumptions and principles underlying the financial statements. In-depth coverage of cash, receivables, and inventory.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 . May not receive credit for both BUS 311 and BUS 324 .
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BUS 312 - Intermediate Accounting II Three Credits
Spring Semester
Provides in-depth coverage of the accounting issues involved in plant assets, intangibles, liabilities, leases, stockholder’s equity, earning per share and revenue recognition. statement.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 .
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BUS 316 - Accounting Systems Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semester
In this course, students learn to think about accounting from a systems perspective, design accounting systems from a needs perspective, and evaluate them from a risk assessment perspective. Also, covers how accounting systems work, building ethical values into the accounting system, internal control concepts, leveraging the use of technology for competitive advantage, and system flowcharting. A significant group project and class presentation is required involving the evaluation of internal control using an interactive simulation.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 204 and BUS 206 or MTH 145 or MTH 225 or ECO 241 or PSY 261 .
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BUS 320 - Corporate Finance Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Emphasizes understanding financial markets and the financial management of corporations. Stresses the firm’s procurement, allocation, and control of funds and their relationship to the firm’s objectives of profitability and liquidity. Covers the concepts of interest rates, financial analysis, risk and return, analysis of investment decisions and capital budgeting, debt and equity financing, and dividend policies. Lectures, problems, and readings are employed.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 .
Course may be applied to the Entrepreneurship minor.
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BUS 321 - Advanced Corporate Finance & Modeling Three Credits
Fall Semester
Course covers intermediate topics in financial management. Emphasis on the major concepts of business finance, including capital budgeting and investment decisions, capital structure and financing decisions, financial analysis, and value creation. These concepts are explored through lectures, problems, readings, and class discussions.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 320 .
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BUS 324 - Corporate Financial Reporting Three Credits
Fall Semester
Examination of the corporate reporting process from the point of view of the financial statement user. Emphasizes understanding the information that corporations are required to provide stockholders; interpreting the meaning of this information: and assessing how this information is used by investors. Focuses on the concept of earning quality and involves the extensive use of cases.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 . May not receive credit for BUS 324 and BUS 311 .
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BUS 326 - Managerial Negotiation and Decision Making Three Credits
Spring Semester
This is a senior Management Capstone course whose goal is to provide insights and tools which enable students to improve their negotiating and decision-making skills, as well as to understand the actions of others. Extensive use of readings, cases and experiential exercises.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 327 - Investments Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semester
This course stresses the fundamental analysis and valuation of stocks, bonds, and derivative
financial instruments. Trading procedures, regulatory matters, portfolio theory, and the proper specification of risk versus return are covered.
Prerequisite(s):
May not receive credit for both BUS 327 and ECO 401 .
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BUS 333 - Organizational Behavior Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
The study of individuals and groups within the context of the organization. Topics include leadership, motivation, group processes, decision-making, workplace diversity, power, conflict and negotiation, communication, and organizational culture. Particular emphasis will be placed on relevant and important issues facing organizations today. Extensive use of cases, skill-based exercises, and readings.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore Standing.
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BUS 334 - Business Ethics: The Philosophy of Managerial Freedom and Corporate Responsibility Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Examination of ethical theories and their application to the world of business. Specific topics include: contemporary views on economic justice, corporate social responsibility, ethical issues in advertising, preferential hiring and reverse discrimination, privacy in employment.
Prerequisite(s): GENP 100 or GENP 140 and Junior standing.
Fulfills the Moral Inquiry requirement.
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BUS 335 - Human Resource Management Three Credits
Spring Semester
Provides an overview of the human resources field and the opportunity to study common employment practices in organizations. Topics include employee recruitment, selection, orientation, training and development, retention, performance management, rewards and compensation, benefits, counseling, employment legislation, the changing workplace and diversity, and labor relations. Emphasis is on current, relevant, and important issues through cases and readings.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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BUS 336 - International Business Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This course introduces the students to the economic, political, and cultural environments affecting international business. In addition, the influence of government on trade, foreign direct investment, foreign exchange, export and import strategies, and the impact of multinational enterprises will be discussed. Students will also be exposed to the comprehensive set of dynamics that comprise international business decision environments and will learn to evaluate alternative courses of action in a global setting. Particular emphasis will be placed on areas of current importance. Extensive use of cases and readings.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Course may be applied to the Asian Studies minor & Middle Eastern Studies minor.
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BUS 340 - Marketing Principles Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Explores the role marketing plays within firms and within society. Describes fundamental principles and methods underlying the national and international system of providing goods and services for consumers and business users in the profit and nonprofit sectors. Studies the tasks and decisions facing marketing managers in planning, implementing, and controlling marketing programs, and the ethical implications of these decisions.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Course may be applied to the Arts Administration program & Entrepreneurship minor.
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BUS 341 - Marketing Research Three Credits
Fall Semester
Discusses the tools and techniques available for gathering, analyzing, and using information to aid marketing decision making. Covers topics such as problem definition, research design formulation, measurement, research instrument development, sampling techniques, data collection, data interpretation and analysis, and presentation of research findings. Skills acquired are used in a survey research project.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 206 and BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 342 - Consumer Behavior Three Credits
Spring Semester
Application of behavior science theory and research to the consumption behavior of individuals in society. Examines the consumer decision process and the effect on consumer decision making of external environmental influences (culture, sub-culture, social class, reference groups, family, and personal influences) and of internal psychological influences (personality and lifestyle, learning, motives, perception, and beliefs and attitudes).
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
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BUS 343 - Sales Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
This course takes the perspective of the professional sales manager with emphasis on strategic and administrative issues in the design, development and direction of the sales organization and the evaluation of sales force performance.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 344 - Advertising Management Three Credits
Spring Semester
Nature and scope of advertising and its place within marketing strategy decisions and society. Examines the advertising management function in its historical, social, legal, and economic contexts. Studies methods of planning, preparing, placing, and evaluating an advertising message in the applicable media. Advertising principles are applied in the development of an advertising campaign project.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
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BUS 345 - Business-to-Business Marketing Three Credits
Spring Semester
Marketing products and services to businesses, industries, governments, and not-for-profit institutions. Emphasizes differences between business and consumer markets, the importance of distribution channels, and the development of strategies for implementation and control of organizational marketing systems.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
Course may be applied to the Entrepreneurship minor.
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BUS 346 - Retail Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
Managerial problems and policies concerning financing, location, organization structure, merchandising policies, advertising and sales promotion, pricing, personnel management, operating and service policies, accounting and control, and other related retail management problems. Topics include nonstore retailing such as direct mail or other forms of home shopping.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
Course may be applied to the Entrepreneurship Minor.
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BUS 347 - New Products Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
Considers the role of new products in organizations and society. Focuses on special problems firms encounter in the new product development process: generating and evaluating new product ideas, market testing, introducing and marketing new consumer and industrial products. Studies factors which account for new product successes and failures in the marketplace.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
Course may be applied to the Entrepreneurship minor
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BUS 352 - Legal Environment of Business Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An introduction to the nature, sources, and institutions of the law, and of the basic legal framework within which business operates. The course exposes students to tort law, criminal law, contracts, agency, and business organizations including general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. May not receive credit for both BUS 352 and BUS 354 .
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BUS 357 - The Roles of Not-for-Profit Organizations in America Three Credits
Offered as Needed
An examination of the history and function of not-for-profit organizations in the United States. Topics include the study of the distinctive nature of the not-for-profit enterprise; the different types of not-for-profits; their foundation and establishment as tax-exempt organizations; management, tax, and fund-raising issues; and current challenges facing them in fulfilling their mission. Students will have direct contact with a not-for-profit organization to illustrate the issues discussed in class.
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BUS 358 - Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014
A case study course which concentrates on the underlying rationale for starting a business, the methods and techniques involved in initiating and leaving a business venture, and the ongoing problems encountered in managing a business activity. The student is given practical exposure to entrepreneurship through guest speakers, casework, and projects.
Course may be applied to the Entrepreneurship minor.
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BUS 360 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Examines the principles, techniques, and methodologies required to successfully operate an organization in today’s dynamic environment. The course will address both strategic and tactical issues of operations management and evaluate their impact on competitiveness, productivity, flexibility, quality, and cost. The course will draw on case studies and the analysis of real-world situations.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 206 or MTH 145 or MTH 225 or ECO 241 or PSY 261 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 400 - Topics in International Business Three Credits
Offered as Needed
This course will introduce new topics into the international business curriculum in the areas of accounting, finance, operations, human resources, marketing, etc.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 336 and Junior standing.
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BUS 414 - Tax Accounting Three Credits
Fall Semester
A study of federal income tax laws as they apply to individuals, unincorporated businesses and an overview of business entities.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 204 .
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BUS 417 - Auditing Three Credits
Fall Semester
Auditing philosophy and technique, with emphasis on the professional auditing environment, critical thinking, auditing standards, professional ethics, and legal responsibility. Also, the auditor’s report, internal control, evidential matter, working papers, statistical sampling, auditing computerized systems, and the development of audit programs.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 316 , and Senior standing.
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BUS 420 - Topics in Accounting Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This course will introduce new topics into the accounting curriculum in the areas of auditing, accounting systems, activity-based management, taxation, international accounting, FASB regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley, forensic accounting, etc.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 425 - Multinational Corporate Finance Three Credits
Spring Semester
Study and understanding of financial management in an international business setting. This course discusses the concepts and techniques of international financial risk management, using currency hedging techniques, international investment decisions, and international money markets and financing decisions. Using lecture, discussions, and readings, the course provides a framework to evaluate international business transactions.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 320 , and Junior standing. May not receive credit for both BUS 425 and ECO 343 .
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BUS 428 - Seminar in Financial Management Three Credits
Spring Semester
Use of readings and case studies to understand the types of analysis performed and decisions made by the financial managers of corporations, focusing on valuation concepts and managing for value. Students explore specific financing and investing decisions made by the firm’s management, capital structure, capital budgeting, and long-term financing decisions. Stresses student’s analysis and problem solving skills and requires active class participation.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 320 , and Senior standing.
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BUS 429 - Entrepreneurial Finance Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course is intended for students interested in the often-mysterious and often-misunderstood world of venture capital. Unlike the study of Corporate Finance that focuses on the financial decision-making of large public corporations, this course will focus on the study of the financing of small and medium-sized businesses from the perspective of both the entrepreneur and the venture investor.
Prerequisite(s): and
Course may be applied to the Entrepreneurship minor.
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BUS 430 - Topics in Finance Three Credits
Offered as Needed
This course will introduce new topics into the finance curriculum in the areas of corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, derivative securities, etc.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 320 and (BUS 327 or ECO 401 ) and Junior standing.
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BUS 432 - Applied Research and Portfolio Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
This course is designed to build on the investment and analytical tools taught in , , and . This course will develop a student’s understanding of the investment research and portfolio management process. Emphasis will be on equities but may include discussions on fixed income securities and derivative security analysis as well. The class will simulate a real world management process covering the research and analysis of individual securities, formulation of these securities into portfolios and the use of derivative securities to modify the risk /return profile of the portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): and ( or ), and Junior Standing
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BUS 434 - Advanced Accounting Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Studies issues related to specialized financial accounting topics such as pensions, deferred income taxes, business combinations, foreign operations, foreign currency translations, and not-for-profit accounting.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 435 - Advanced Taxation Three Credits
Spring Semester
Examines the federal tax laws as they apply to C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and Estates. Topics include the philosophy of taxation and tax credits, the statutory administrative and judicial sources of the tax law, and tax administration and practice. Tax research and planning procedures and the use of automated systems in tax preparation are also covered. A research project and class presentation is required.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 438 - Business and Society Three Credits
Fall Semester
Examines the relationships of business firms to institutions and individuals within society. Considers the interactions of business and various stakeholders in society – employees, investors, consumers, governments, neighbors, and others – and the tensions among democratic values, a free enterprise economy, the rights of individuals, and the demands of a global economy.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 440 - Topics in Marketing Three Credits
Offered as Needed
This course will introduce new courses into the marketing curriculum in the areas of consumer behavior, e-commerce, international marketing, marketing research, sales management, retail management, business-to-business marketing, new business development, channels of distribution, relationship marketing, sport marketing, etc.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 443 - Entrepreneurial Strategies and Electronic Commerce Three Credits
Spring Semester
Survey of electronic commerce, including the process of buying and selling goods, services and information over networks, primarily using Internet technologies to manage various business processes. Emphasizes the managerial rather than the technological approach. Describes major advantages, limitations and risks. Topics include applications to business-to-consumer, business-to-business and intrabusiness applications.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
Course may be applied to the Entrepreneurship minor.
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BUS 445 - Direct Marketing Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course covers the concepts and techniques of direct marketing programs that include direct mail, telephone, catalog, email, and web-base marketing. Emphasis is on the planning, design, and execution of direct marketing campaigns utilizing databases, modeling and profiling techniques.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 206 and BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
Course may be applied to the Entrepreneurship minor.
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BUS 448 - Global Marketing Three Credits
Fall Semester
Study of the marketing of goods and services in the international environment, the activities that take place within the firm preparing to enter the international marketplace, and the issues relevant to coordinating the marketing activities of the multinational corporation. Emphasizes the cultural, economic, and political factors affecting marketing strategies. Extensive use of case studies.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 454 - Marketing Strategy Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This senior course for Marketing majors enables the student to apply what has been learned in other business courses to the analysis of a variety of Marketing Management problem identification-solution generation situations presented via real cases. Emphasis is on oral presentation and defense of evaluations made and solutions proposed. Some written case analysis is required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. BUS 341 or BUS 342 , and Senior standing.
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BUS 460 - Topics in Management Three Credits
Offered as Needed
This course will introduce new topics into the management curriculum in the areas of organizational behavior, organization development, human resource management, operations management, entrepreneurship, etc.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 333 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 465 - International Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
Senior course for majors in International Business. Integrates the strategic issues of managing a multinational firm with the cultural, political, economic, and social environments of global commercial enterprises.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 336 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 469 - Policy and Strategy Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Capstone course for all business seniors. Focuses on the roles of executive management and the processes involved in the development and implementation of strategy in a complex, global economy. Extensive use of cases, industry simulation and team assignments.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 204 , BUS 206 , BUS 320 , BUS 333 , BUS 340 and Senior Standing.
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BUS 475 - Internship in Business Administration Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
The internship program is designed to enhance knowledge of the environment and constraints of an organizational setting. It is geared to give the student an opportunity to apply concepts and skills acquired in the classroom. Registration must be approved by the Department Chairperson, the faculty member supervising the internship, and the supervisor in the cooperating organization.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and 2.8 GPA. See Internship Coordinator for other requirements.
Course may be applied to the Entrepreneurship minor.
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BUS 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Investigation in some field for which the student has special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course. Student must present plans in advance of pre-registration to some full-time faculty member who will agree to direct and evaluate the project. At the time of pre-registration the student must obtain the signature of this faculty member and of the Chairperson of the Department.
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Catholic Studies |
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CAT 101 - Chapel Choir One Credit
The Chapel Choir course is open to all students with permission from the Director, regardless of religious practice. The course provides musical leadership for liturgical worship on the Stonehill College campus. The curriculum will develop musicianship, an understanding of the nature of sacred music, and the history and function of sacred music within the liturgical traditions of the Catholic Church.
Course may be taken a maximum of eight times.
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CAT 490 - Directed Study: Catholic Studies Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An in-depth study of a Catholic Studies question under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of faculty member directing the project and the Catholic Studies Program Director.
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CHM 113 - General Chemistry I Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
The fundamentals of chemistry are covered including: matter and measurement, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, and an introduction to chemical kinetics and equilibrium. Six hours of combined class/laboratory each week.
Fulfills the Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.
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CHM 195 - The Science of Art Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014
The science behind light, color, and vision as they relate to art. The chemistry of painting materials. The scientific history of glass, paper, ceramics and metals as art materials. The effects of technological advances on art. Other topics include preservation, restoration, authentication, and forgery detection.
Fulfills the Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.
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CHM 221 - Organic Chemistry I Four Credits
Spring Semester
The basics of organic chemistry are covered including: structure and bonding of alkanes, alkenes, aromatic hydrocarbons and alkynes; functional groups containing heteroatoms; chromatography; spectroscopy; stereochemistry; methods of studying organic reaction; and an introduction to mechanisms of organic reactions. Three periods of lecture and a four-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 113 .
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CHM 222 - Organic Chemistry II Four Credits
Fall Semester
The mechanistic and synthetic organic chemistry relating to nucleophilic substitution, elimination, additions to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, aromatic substitution, addition and substitution at carbonyls, substitution alpha to carbonyls, rearrangements, and polymerizations. The organic chemistry of natural compounds (e.g. peptides, carbohydrates, etc.) is introduced. Three periods of lecture and a four-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 221 .
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CHM 232 - General Chemistry II Four Credits
Spring Semester
The course further develops the introductory physical and analytical chemistry initiated in CHM 113 , while introducing new topics in order to complete the coverage of all general chemistry concepts. The topics covered include gases, states of matter, solutions, nuclear chemistry, and an in-depth treatment of kinetics and the equilibria of acid-base, solution, and electrochemical reactions. Three periods of lecture and a three-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 113 and Sophomore standing or permission of both the Engineering Program Director and the Department of Chemistry Chairperson.
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CHM 244 - Inorganic Chemistry Four Credits
Spring Semester
This course covers fundamentals of central topics in inorganic chemistry from historical to modern-day perspectives. Topics include: Coordination compounds (history, structure, bonding theories, reactivity, applications); solid state chemistry (crystals, lattices, radius ratio rule, defect structures, silicates & other minerals); and descriptive chemistry of the elements. Three periods of lecture and a three-hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 222
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CHM 301 - Professional Ethics in Chemistry and Biochemistry Three Credits
Fall Semester (Starting in 2014)
Discussion and resolution of ethical problems and safety associated with the fields of chemistry and biochemistry will be explored. Topics include: responsible treatment of data, reporting scientific information, responsibilities of the peer review system, conflicts of interest, relationship of chemistry to society and its impact on public health and the environment, and issues of safety in the laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): and Junior standing.
Fulfills the Moral Inquiry requirement.
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CHM 331 - Analytical Chemistry Four Credits
Fall Semester 2013 (Spring Semester starting in 2014)
This course provides an in-depth study of chemical equilibrium in acid-base, complexation, oxidation-reduction and precipitation reactions, as well as incorporates a survey of analytical instrumentation. Quantitative analysis methods, including titrations, spectroscopy, chromatography, and potentiometry, are discussed and performed with rigorous statistical evaluation of experimental data in a 4-hour weekly laboratory session.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 222 .
Fulfills the Statistical Reasoning requirement.
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CHM 333 - Physical Chemistry I Four Credits
Fall Semester
This course provides in-depth exploration of key chemistry topics in thermodynamics and kinetics. Topics include: gas laws, energy transfer, phase equilibrium, chemical potential, properties of solutions, and kinetic theory and mechanism. Specific applications of physical chemistry are given in terms of material science, nanoscience, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, and technology.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 126 & CHM 232 or CHM 244
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CHM 334 - Physical Chemistry II Three Credits
Spring Semester starting in 2015
This course explores quantum chemistry and spectroscopy. The Schrödinger equation is solved for a one-dimensional particle-in-a-box, the harmonic oscillator, the rigid rotator, and the hydrogen atom. Approximation methods for many-electron atoms, chemical bonding, group theory, molecular spectroscopy, and lasers are studied as well.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 333 .
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CHM 432 - Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course provides in-depth coverage of advanced analytical chemical topics, expanding upon the fundamentals of analytical chemistry learned in . The specific content focuses on recent advances in the subject as they relate to a variety of different topics. Examples from current chemical literature will be used throughout. This course is an advanced chemistry elective for chemistry and biochemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 331 .
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CHM 435 - Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2014, 2016
This course provides in-depth coverage of advanced organic chemical topics, expanding upon the fundamentals of organic chemistry learned in CHM 222. The specific content focuses on recent advances in the subject as they relate to a variety of different topics. Examples from current chemical literature will be used throughout. This course is an advanced chemistry elective for chemistry and biochemistry.
Prerequisite(s): , and or .
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CHM 441 - Advanced Chemistry Laboratory - Fall Four Credits
Fall Semester (starting 2014)
Complementary in content to the Advanced Chemistry Laboratory - Spring (CHM 442). Modern chemistry techniques, methods, and instrumentation will be applied to experiments integrating material from organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry. The course will serve to merge concepts from each discipline and to develop self-guided inquiry. Advanced instrumentation to produce useful data and subsequent interpretation of data is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): and .
Fulfills the Writing in the Disciplines requirement.
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CHM 442 - Advanced Chemistry Laboratory - Spring Four Credits
Spring Semester
Complementary in content to the Advanced Chemistry Laboratory - Fall ( ). Modern chemistry techniques, methods, and instrumentation will be applied to experiments integrating material from organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry. The course will serve to merge concepts from each discipline and to develop self-guided inquiry. Advanced instrumentation to produce useful data and subsequent interpretation of data is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): , and .
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CHM 443 - Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course covers current, cutting edge topics in the field of physical chemistry. Students apply and expand their knowledge of thermodynamics and kinetics to explore applications like technology and biochemistry. Examples from the latest papers in the chemical literature are used throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 333
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CHM 444 - Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2014, 2016
This course builds upon the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry learned in CHM 244 and also includes recent advances in the field. Topics include: symmetry, group theory, molecular orbital’s, frontier orbital’s, ligand field compounds, organimetallic reactions and catalysis, bioinorganic and environmental chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 244 .
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CHM 447 - Junior Fall Chemistry Seminar Zero Credits
Fall Semester
Third-year Chemistry majors meet with Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty once a week for both internal and external seminars. Each student is required to prepare and present a half-hour seminar on a topic of his/her choice found in a current professional journal. All students are expected to attend and provide professional evaluations of other students’ seminar presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Chemistry majors only.
Students will earn four credits in the second semester senior year upon completion of CHM 447, , , and .
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CHM 448 - Junior Spring Chemistry Seminar Zero Credits
Spring Semester
All third-year Chemistry majors meet with Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty once a week for both internal and external seminar presentations.
Prerequisite(s): .
Students will earn four credits in the second semester senior year upon successful completion of , CHM 448, , and .
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CHM 449 - Senior Fall Chemistry Seminar Zero Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
All fourth-year Chemistry majors meet with Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty once a week for both internal and external seminar presentations. Each student is required to prepare and present a half-hour seminar on a topic of his/her choice found in a current professional journal. During the fall semester of the fourth year, each student will be expected to start writing a thesis. Preferably this thesis will cover experimental or theoretical research the student has actually done.
Prerequisite(s): .
Students will earn four credits in the second semester senior year upon successful completion of , , CHM 449, and .
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CHM 450 - Senior Spring Chemistry Seminar & Thesis Four Credits
Spring Semester
All fourth-year Chemistry majors meet with Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty once a week for both internal and external seminar presentations. Each fourth-year student will be expected to write and defend his/her thesis in the spring semester of the fourth year.
Prerequisite(s): .
Students will earn four credits in the second semester senior year upon successful completion of , , , and CHM 450.
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CHM 475 - Internship in Chemistry Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Research or practical experience in the field at an outside industrial, government, hospital, or university setting. Must be approved by the Department Chairperson, the Faculty member supervising the Internship, and the Supervisor in the cooperating organization.
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CHM 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for upper level students to do advanced work in a specialized area of chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the work and the Department Chairperson required.
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CHM 496 - Independent Chemical Research Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Students carry out an advanced research project in a specialized area of chemistry under the direction of a faculty member from the Department of Chemistry. The research may be part of an ongoing project being conducted by the faculty member, or the student and faculty member may develop an original project. May be taken more than once.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson required.
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CHM 497 - Senior Thesis Three Credits
Fall Semester
Students complete an advanced research project in a specialized area of chemistry under the direction of a chemistry faculty member, resulting in a senior thesis. This course will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the department; approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson required
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CHN 131 - Elementary Chinese I Three Credits
Fall Semester
An introduction to modern standard Chinese commonly referred to as Mandarin. Focus of the course is on basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and Pinyin (spelling the sound) system. Students will learn common vocabulary, simple sentence structures and everyday conversational Chinese. Both simplified and traditional character formations will be introduced but the writing will emphasize the simplified form. Chinese culture, customs and history will be incorporated into the course curriculum.
Course may be applied to the Asian Studies minor.
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CHN 132 - Elementary Chinese II Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course is a continuation of .
Prerequisite(s): CHN 131 or equivalent.
Course may be applied to the Asian Studies minor.
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CHN 231 - Intermediate Chinese I Three Credits
Fall Semester
In both semesters of the intermediate course, students expand their previous ability in their foreign language and develop the ability to: when speaking, use strings of related sentences; when listening, understand most spoken language when the message is deliberately and carefully conveyed by a speaker accustomed to dealing with learners; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. The course integrates history and culture, as well as contemporary events and issues.
Prerequisite(s): CHN 132 or equivalent.
Course may be applied to the Asian Studies program.
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CHN 232 - Intermediate Chinese II Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course is a continuation of .
Prerequisite(s): CHN 231 or equivalent.
Course may be applied to the Asian Studies program.
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CHN 331 - Advanced Chinese I Three Credits
Fall Semester
In both semesters of Advanced Chinese, students build upon their previous ability and develop the ability to: speak simple dialogue of paragraph length; understand more authentic speech; write a series of coherent paragraphs; read authentic text to acquire information. The course integrates history and culture, as well as contemporary events and issues.
Prerequisite(s): CHN 232 or equivalent.
Course may be applied to the Asian Studies program.
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CHN 332 - Advanced Chinese II Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course is a continuation of .
Prerequisite(s): CHN 331 or equivalent.
Course may be applied to the Asian Studies program.
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CHN 333 - Chinese TV Series Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014
Study of contemporary Chinese TV Series with an emphasis on conversation, culture and language proficiency. The class will view and discuss TV episodes. Students will study the corresponding scripts, related grammar and vocabulary. Completion of written and oral assignments is also required.
Prerequisite(s): or equivalent.
Course may be applied to the Asian Studies program.
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COM 103 - Public Speaking Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Theory and practice of communicating in one-to- many situations. Students research, organize, and deliver several types of speeches, as well as critique various forms of public communication.
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COM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
The basic elements of interpersonal communication, with special emphasis on developing knowledge and skills applicable to face-to-face interactions between individuals. The class facilitates an exploration of verbal and nonverbal communication.
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COM 107 - Mediated Communication Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An overview of the history, structure, performance, content, effects and future of the mass media, including issues of media ownership, regulation, and the importance of advertising.
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COM 110 - Navigating the Media Landscape (First-Year Seminar) Four Credits
Fall Semester
This course will provide an overview of the history, structure, performance, content, effects, and future of mediated communication, including issues of media ownership, regulation, and media literacy. As a first-year writing-intensive seminar, students will engage in frequent writing assignments, rigorous analysis of texts, critical thinking, and information literacy.
Prerequisite(s): Open to First-Year Students only
Is the equivalent to .
Fulfills the First-Year Seminar requirement.
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COM 201 - Business and Professional Communication Three Credits
Not Offered 2012-2013
Advanced study and practice in specialized audience analyses, conference procedures, group problem solving, interviewing techniques, and professional presentations.
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COM 203 - Studies in Persuasion Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Analysis of social aspects of persuasion, cultural basis for belief and theories of attitude change. Examination of reasoning and rhetoric in advertising, political campaigns, and social movements.
Course may be applied to the American Studies program.
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COM 205 - Small Group Communication Three Credits
Not Offered 2012-2013
Theory and practice of communication in small groups. Highlights the communicative dimensions of decision-making, leadership, cohesiveness, and conflict in the small group setting.
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COM 207 - Media Criticism Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Survey of internal and external constraints in production of mediated messages. Analysis of news, advertising, and entertainment processes and products.
Prerequisite(s): COM 107 .
Course may be applied to the American Studies program.
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COM 215 - Digital Video Production Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Understanding the principles and elements of video: the camera, lighting, direction, editing, sound. Practice in making a video composition.
Prerequisite(s): COM 107 or .
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COM 220 - Understanding Film Three Credits
Spring Semester
Introduction to film analysis through the study of a variety of film texts, with an emphasis on film form, and how the various components of filmmaking, including elements of mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, sound and music, and narrative structure function within that system.
Course may be applied to the American Studies & Cinema Studies program.
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