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2021-2022 Hill Book (Class of 2025) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]
Course Descriptions
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Biology |
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BIO 312 - Vertebrate Physiology Four Credits
Spring Semester
Principles governing the function of excitable and contractile tissues, respiration, circulation, kidney function, and osmoregulation in vertebrates with emphasis on the maintenance of homeostasis.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 and BIO 102 .
Note: This course fulfills the Organismal requirement.
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BIO 316 - Introduction to R Programming for Biologists Three Credits
Summer Online
Computers are essential for many aspects of biology. Basic programming is required for everything from accessing and managing data to statistical analysis and modeling. This course will provide an introduction to data management, manipulation, and analysis, with an emphasis on biological problems. The course will be taught using R, but the concepts learned will easily apply to other programming languages that are common in the field of Bioinformatics.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 or BIO 102
Course Applies to: Biochemistry, Data Analytics, Environmental Studies/Science, Health Science, and Neuroscience
Note: No background in programming is required. This course counts as an upper-level Bioinformatics elective for Biology majors.
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BIO 321 - Biology of Cancer Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2019, 2021
Study of the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer and its effect at the tissue, organ and organismic levels. Symptoms, stages and treatment options, ongoing research studies, insurance issues, and the impact of the sequencing of the human genome will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 , BIO 211 and BIO 212 .
Note: This course fulfills the Molecular/Cellular requirement.
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BIO 323 - Evolution Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Mechanisms of evolutionary change. Classical and molecular approaches to evolutionary analysis will be introduced and primary literature will be used to illustrate current examples. Problem-based learning will be used in the laboratory.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 , and Junior or Senior standing.
Note: This is a Core Biology Course.
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BIO 331 - Bioinformatics Four Credits
Fall Semester
This course introduces common concepts and tools in the field of Bioinformatics with a focus on developing a basic skill set for working with large biological data sets. The digital age has resulted in a period of rapid growth of data, and in biology, this is revolutionizing how we look at the world. Understanding how the field uses computational tools to manage and study these massive datasets is a crucial skill set for the modern Biology student. This course will cover the major sources of data in biology and an overview of the myriad of computational tools available to biologists.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 and BIO 102 .
Course Applies to: Biochemistry, Data Analytics, Environmental Sciences & Studies, Health Science, Neuroscience
Note: This course counts as an upper-level Bioinformatics elective for Biology majors.
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BIO 332 - Applied Bioinformatics Four Credits
Spring Semesters
This course explores the growing field of Bioinformatics through hands-on and project-based learning. Students will learn basic skills in processing common biological data streams including programming in R and/or Python. Students will engage in team research projects that will require in depth learning and experimentation with various bioinformatics programs and algorithms to investigate a common theme or dataset. The exact project topics will be determined on a term-by-term basis and will aim to target current primary literature and new data sources.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing.
Course Applies to: Biochemistry, Data Analytics, Environmental Science & Studies, Neuroscience
Note: This course counts as an upper-level Bioinformatics elective for Biology majors.
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BIO 406 - Behavioral Ecology Three Credits
Fall Semester
Behavioral ecology is the study of animal behavior from evolutionary perspectives. Historical, developmental, immediate, and ultimate determinants of animal behavior will all be explored. Topics: foraging, habitat selection, anti-predator behavior, migration, communication, learning, competition, aggression, deception, affiliation, courtship, mating, parental care, domestication and “zombie” behavior. Assignments include an animal behavior grant proposal and a mock grant panel.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 and Junior and Senior Standing. Recommended: BIO 212 and/or BIO 323 .
Note: This course fulfills the Organismal requirement and also the Biology Capstone.
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BIO 407 - Ornithology Four Credits
Every Other Year
Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture covers a variety of topics as they apply to birds, including evolution, ecology, behavior, and conservation. Lab focuses on identification and observation of birds, with field trips to local destinations and a museum bird collection.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 102
Course Applies to: Environmental Science
Note: This course fulfills either the Ecological or Organismal requirement, as well as the Biology Capstone.
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BIO 409 - Immunology Four Credits
Fall Semester
Explores the cellular and dissolved components and complex mechanisms that protect humans and other animals from disease. Four hours of lecture per week includes review and in-depth investigation and discussion of immune-related disease in humans.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 and BIO 211 .
Note: This course fulfills the Molecular/Cellular requirement and the Biology Capstone.
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BIO 416 - Adaptation to the Environment Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2020, 2022
Explores physiological adaptations that allow organisms to survive various challenges to homeostasis in harsh environments. The role of physiological parameters such as size, metabolism, and conductance in ecology. Students will present, discuss, and critically evaluate data from a variety of sources.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 and two 300 or 400 level biology courses.
Note: This course fulfills the Organismal requirement.
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BIO 417 - Biology of Whales Three Credits
Spring Semester
Biology and natural history of cetaceans, emphasizing whales and dolphins of the western North Atlantic. Evolution, anatomy, behavior, field identification, the history of whaling and contemporary conservation problems. One evening each week, in Boston, plus weekend field trips.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 and two upper-level biology courses.
Note: Marine Studies Consortium course. Students should apply through Prof. Burkholder.
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BIO 418 - Biology of Fishes Four Credits
Spring Semester
Evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology, and behavior of freshwater and anadromous fishes. Predator/prey relationships, host/symbiont interactions, roles of fishes as herbivores. Inter-/intraspecific relationships among fish populations. One evening each week, in Boston, plus weekend field trips.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 and two upper-level biology courses.
Note: Marine Studies Consortium course. Students should apply through Prof. Burkholder.
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BIO 419 - Wetlands: Ecology, Hydrology, Restoration Three Credits
Fall Semester
Role of wetlands in hydrology and landscape ecology. Functions of marshes, swamps and bogs in water and nutrient cycles and in biodiversity. Links between wetlands and human activities (agriculture, coastal development, fisheries). Legal framework for protection/restoration of wetlands.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Prerequisites: One year of introductory science (biology, chemistry or physics); two semesters of upper-level science.
Note: Marine Studies Consortium course. Students should apply through Prof. Burkholder.
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BIO 423 - Virology Three Credits
Spring Semester
Structure and biology of the viruses of eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Emphasis is on the interaction between viral genetic systems and the host cell environment and defense systems.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 211 , BIO 212 and Senior standing.
Note: This course fulfills the Molecular/Cellular requirement and the Biology Capstone.
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BIO 475 - Internship in Biological Sciences Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Individually tailored practical experience in hospital (research, clinical) or related setting (laboratory, veterinary hospital, dental clinic, medical industry, environmental agency or nonprofit organization).
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing and permission of Internship Coordinator and Department Chairperson. Must complete the “U.S. Internship Request for Approval” process found under the myPlans tab in myHill to register for this Internship. Only research Internships may be approved to fulfill the Capstone requirement.
Note: An Intern will typically spend at least 8-10 hours/week for a minimum of 112 hours on site to earn 3 credits.
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BIO 490 - Directed Study - Biological Studies One to Four Credits
Offered as Needed
Investigation in some field not covered by normally scheduled courses.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Approval of a faculty member willing to supervise the project and the Department Chair or Program Director; and submission of the online Directed Study Application and Contract to the Registrar’s Office.
Note: Students must complete 45 hours work/semester per credit.
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BIO 496 - Independent Research - Biology One to Four Credits
Offered as Needed
Opportunity for a student to do a research project in a specialized area of Biology under the direction of a member of the Biology faculty. Student is expected to attend the weekly Biology Research Seminars.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Approval of a faculty member willing to supervise the research and the Department Chair or Program Director; and submission of the online Independent Research Application and Contract to the Registrar’s Office.
Note: Students must complete 45 hours work/semester per credit.
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BIO 498 - Senior Honors Thesis I One Credit
Fall Semester
The course provides the opportunity for a student to write a senior thesis based on an independent research (BIO 496), a research internship (BIO 475), a S.U.R.E. project, or other college-level biological research experience. Students are encouraged to complete all, or most, of the research prior to enrollment in BIO 498. Student is expected to attend the weekly Biology Research Seminars. This course is graded Pass/Fail and is only available in the Fall semester.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the project (thesis advisor) and the Department Chairperson is required. Open to senior Biology and Neuroscience majors only.
Note: This course in combination with may be approved to fulfill the Biology Capstone with approval of the faculty member supervising the Capstone project and the Department Chair before the first day of classes.
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BIO 499 - Senior Honors Thesis II Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to complete the revisions to the Senior Honors Thesis (submitted in the fall semester) and to prepare an oral presentation. Student is expected to attend the weekly Biology Research Seminars.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 498 and approval of both the faculty member directing the project (thesis advisor) and the Department Chairperson.
Note: This course is graded with a letter grade. In the fall semester the course is only open to seniors who intend to graduate in December.
This course in combination with BIO 498 fulfills the Biology Capstone.
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Business Administration |
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BUS 091 - Business Problem Solving with Excel - Novice One Credit
Fall Semester
Introduces basic features of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet concepts to design and create accurate professional worksheets for use in business and academic environments. Topics: entering data, sorting and filtering, professional formatting, cell references, basic formulas and functions, charts and graphs, and using templates. Focuses on ways to ensure accuracy including proofreading techniques and critical thinking to determine what data to present and how to present it. Course is hands-on and problem-based.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Open to Sophomore, Junior and Senior Business majors only.
Note: This course is Pass/Fail.
Course is offered the first 8 weeks of the semester. Students should see their academic advisor for placement in the correct class level (BUS 091 novice, BUS 092 proficiency, or BUS 093 mastery).
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BUS 092 - Business Problem Solving with Excel - Proficiency One Credit
Fall Semester
Builds on basic Microsoft Excel skills to provide more advanced tools for analysis and presentation of realistic data. Topics: managing workbooks and multiple worksheets, customizing toolbars and ribbons, using named ranges, working with tables, structured references, validation, data summarization and consolidation, PivotTables, presentation features, advanced charts, and collaboration. Course is hands-on and problem-based.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Open to Sophomore, Junior and Senior Business majors only.
Note: This course is Pass/Fail.
Course is offered the 8 weeks of the semester. Students should see their academic advisor for placement in the correct class level (BUS 091 novice, BUS 092 proficiency, or BUS 093 mastery).
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BUS 093 - Business Problem Solving with Excel - Mastery One Credit
Spring Semester
Builds on intermediate Microsoft Excel skills to provide advanced tools for decision-making, auditing and error-handling, what-if analysis, and task automation. Topics: logical and lookup function (including VLOOKUP), advanced formulas, special functions, importing and exporting, what-if-analysis and the Analysis Toolpak, macros and forms. Course is hands-on and problem-based.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Open to Sophomore, Junior and Senior Business majors only.
Note: This course is Pass/Fail.
Course is offered the first 8 weeks of the semester. Students should see their academic advisor for placement in the correct class level (BUS 091 novice, BUS 092 proficiency, or BUS 093 mastery).
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BUS 095 - Personal Financial Literacy One Credit
Fall Semesters
This course focuses on teaching financial life skills by identifying financial situations that students can relate to, so that they understand the impact of those financial decisions on their lives. It is designed to be an extremely practical class in which the skills that they learn can be put into immediate use in developing a solid foundation for gaining control of their personal finances.
Note: This pass/fail course meets for 8 weeks and is open to all students.
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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 201 - Introduction to Data Analytics Three Credits
Fall Semesters
Introduction to the theory and practice of data analytics. This course exposes students to the range of applications across fields and provides rudimentary coverage of data structures, simple data queries, the types and goals of analytic models and modern visualization. Lecture, exercises, projects and guest speakers.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Any of the following Statistical Reasoning courses: BIO 261 , BUS 206 , CHM 331 , COM 206 , CRM 311 , ECO 241 , EDU 301 , MTH 145 , MTH 207 , MTH 225 , MTH 396 , POL 210 , PSY 261 , or SOC 311
Course Applies to: Data Analytics, Digital Humanities, Sport Commerce and Culture
Note: Course formerly offered as DSC 201. Students may not take both BUS 201 and DSC 201.
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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 Applies to: Business minor, Entrepreneurship
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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)/Restriction(s): BUS 203 (with a grade of C- or better).
General Education Attribute(s): Business minor
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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. Extensive use of statistical software is used to support computational tasks and conceptual understanding. 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)/Restriction(s): Open to Business majors and minors, Data Science majors, and Management Information Systems minors. Not open to Biology majors.
General Education Attribute(s): Statistical Reasoning
Course Applies to: Data Science, Management Information Systems
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BUS 210 - Business of Biotechnology Three Credits
Offered Periodically
Overview of the science that supports the research, development and commercialization activities of the biotechnology industry. Discussion on how discoveries become available to patients thru registration, medicalization and commercial process. The value of these discoveries and the ethical issues the industry faces will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 101 or ECO 176 and sophomore standing, or instructor or Department Chair approval.
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BUS 215 - Introduction to Sports Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
This course will provide students with an overview of sport management and leadership concepts and practice. Course content will represent a variety of sport management concepts, sements, theories, and applications.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Sports Management Majors and Business Administration Majors and Minor only
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BUS 307 - Data Communications, Networking, and Security Three Credits
Not Offered 2018-2019
Course provides foundations in digital communications as a basis for modern telecommunications and the Internet. It progresses from the elements of data, voice and video signals and information transmission to the principles of telecommunications, networks, and the Internet. Special attention given to the importance of modern telecommunications in business as well as the criticality of IT security in corporations. Topics include: network standards (TCP/IP), security, Ethernet/switched LANs/wireless LANs, Internet of Things (IoT), and networked applications.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Sophomore standing.
Course Applies to: Management of Information Systems
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BUS 308 - Decision Support Systems and Business Intelligence Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This course studies the characteristics and capabilities of current, interactive decision support systems in the business decision making environment as well as the design, implementation, and support of numerous types of business intelligence systems. Topics include foundations for decision making, data warehousing and management, business reporting, visualization, forecasting, social networking analytics, mathematical model-based decision making (linear programming, time-series forecasting, simulation), data mining, knowledge management, and expert systems. Considerable use of Microsoft Excel and JMP may be required.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 206 or ECO 241 or MTH 225 or MTH 396 or POL 210 or PSY 261 or SOC 311 . (BUS 204 is recommended.) Open to Business majors and minors, and Management Information Systems and Data Analytics minors.
Course Applies to: Data Analytics, Management Information Systems
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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.
Course Applies to: Data Analytics, Data Science, Digital Humanities, and Management of Information Systems
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BUS 310 - Management Information Systems Three Credits
Fall 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)/Restriction(s): Junior standing.
Course Applies to: Management of Information Systems
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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)/Restriction(s): BUS 203 (with a grade of C- or better).
Note: 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)/Restriction(s): BUS 203 (with a grade of C- or better).
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BUS 316 - Accounting Systems Three Credits
Fall Semester
In this course students learn to think about accounting from a systems perspective, design accounting systems from a needs perspective, and evaluate accounting systems from a risk assessment perspective. Also, covers how accounting systems work, building ethical values into the accounting system, internal control concepts, the evolution and use of technology for competitive advantage, system flowcharting, accounting cycles, and security measures. a group project and class presentation is required involving the evaluation of internal control using an interactive simulation.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 203 (with a grade of C- or better) and Sophomore standing.
Course Applies to: Management of Information Systems
Note: Course should be taken no later than the Junior year.
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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. Advanced Excel tools for finance are employed. These concepts are explored through lectures, problems, case studies, and readings.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 203 (with a grade of C- or better).
Course Applies to: Business minor, Entrepreneurship
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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)/Restriction(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)/Restriction(s): BUS 203 (with a grade of C- or better).
Note: May not receive credit for BUS 324 and BUS 311 .
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BUS 325 - Fundamentals of Financial Technology Three Credits
Spring Semesters
FinTech is a fast-growing sector that encompasses use of technology in the financial services industry. Examples include personal finance (peer-to-peer lending, digital banking), digital currencies, roboadvisors, InsurTech and digital payments. This course equips the students with an understanding of the major FinTech products in the market and provide an overview of the underlying technologies (blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing). It will also discuss the regulatory developments in this new industry.
Course Applies to: Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Management of Information Systems
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BUS 326 - Managerial Negotiation and Decision Making Three Credits
Spring Semester
This is the 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)/Restriction(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 other financial instruments. Trading procedures, regulatory matters, portfolio theory, and the proper specification of risk versus return are covered. These concepts are explored through lectures, problems, valuation modeling, readings, and class/group discussions.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): .
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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 teams, cases, skill-based exercises, and readings.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Sophomore Standing.
Course Applies to: Sport Commerce and Culture
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BUS 334 - Business Ethics: Moral Perspectives and Business Decisions Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Examines moral perspectives for business and firms, and applies them to real world phenomena. Focuses on the business decisions to embrace ethical consideration and provide social impacts. Extensive use of case discussion and team assignments. Topics include ethical reasoning, stakeholder management, corporate governance, socially responsible investment, environmental sustainability, and moral issues in accounting, finance, international business, management, and marketing.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing.
General Education Attribute(s): Moral Inquiry
Course Applies to: Sport Commerce and Culture
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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)/Restriction(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.
Course Applies to: Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies. Latin American & Caribbean Studies (with permission of the LACS Program Director.)
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BUS 337 - Project Management Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Prepares students to manage projects effectively by teaching them how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects. The first half of the course will cover traditional project management topics such as project planning and initiation, budgeting, scheduling, change management, and risk management. The second half of the course will introduce the agile approach to project management and will teach students how to manage projects using this iterative and incremental life cycle.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 204 and junior or senior standing.
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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)/Restriction(s): Sophomore standing.
Course Applies to: Arts Administration, Entrepreneurship.
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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)/Restriction(s): BUS 206 and BUS 340 , and Junior or Senior Marketing majors. Others with permission.
Course Applies to: Data Analytics
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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)/Restriction(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore, Junior and Senior Marketing Majors. Others with permission.
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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)/Restriction(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)/Restriction(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)/Restriction(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
Course Applies to: Entrepreneurship
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BUS 346 - Retail and Distribution 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)/Restriction(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
Course Applies to: Entrepreneurship
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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)/Restriction(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
Course Applies to: Entrepreneurship
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BUS 348 - Sports Marketing Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2019, 2021
Sports marketing is course that examines the marketing of sports products and the marketing through sports, or how companies use sports platforms to brand and market their products. Content specific to sports includes fan behavior, sponsorship, leveraging, licensing, and endorsements. Marketing strategies will incorporate traditional segmentation, targeting, positioning, and marketing mix components.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Junior or senior standing.
Course Applies to: Sport Commerce and Culture
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BUS 349 - Healthcare Marketing Three Credits
Fall Semester
The course covers marketing management problems and policies concerning hospitals, physician practices, medical clinics, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, medical suppliers, physical therapists, home care providers, and other related healthcare fields.
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Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 340 ; Priority given to marketing majors. Others with instructor permission.
Note: Non-business majors who have not taken BUS 340 will be given a study assignment prior to the first class.
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BUS 350 - Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate and Finance Three Credits
Spring Semesters
Commercial real estate investment and finance play a pivotal role in financial markets and the general economy. This course provides an introduction into the factors and approaches to assessing development opportunities and values from the perspectives of investors and capital sources. This course will provide students with a foundational understanding of commercial real estate development and investment including the concepts and terminology necessary to effectively communicate with prospective employers in the finance, development, brokerage, appraisal, and economic development sectors.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 320 and ECO 176 .
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BUS 352 - Legal Environment of Business (WID) Four 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.
General Education Attribute(s): Writing-in-the-Disciplines
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BUS 357 - The Roles of Not-for-Profit Organizations in America Three Credits
Spring Semester
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.
Course Applies to: Arts Administration.
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BUS 358 - Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Three Credits
Spring Semester
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 Applies to: Entrepreneurship
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BUS 360 - Operations 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)/Restriction(s): BUS 206 or MTH 145 or MTH 225 or ECO 241 or PSY 261 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 370 - Integrated Sports Marketing Design Three Credits
Both Fall and Spring
This course explores the process of brands leveraging sports partnerships as the platform to build an Integrated Marketing Plan. Students will learn how a brand designs strategy, identifies and selects a sports partnership constructs the plan and creates criteria to measure the plan’s performance. Particular focus will be given to the planning stages of identifying, negotiating, activating and measuring a sports marketing partnership investment.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 340
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BUS 395 - Data Analytics Capstone Three Credits
Offered Periodically
This is a project-based interdisciplinary course, required of all Data Analytics minors. Students apply data management and analytical skills to large scale data mining and modeling projects appropriate to their major disciplines. Participating students meet weekly in a seminar format, working with faculty guides, to design and develop their projects, reporting regularly to the seminar about progress and challenges.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 201 , CSC 103 , CSC 104 , and one additional Data Analytics minor course. Open to Data Analytics minors only.
Course Applies to: Data Analytics
Note: Course formerly offered as DSC 395. Students may not take both DSC 395 and BUS 395.
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BUS 400 - Topics in International Business Three Credits
Offered Periodically
This course will introduce new topics into the international business curriculum in the areas of accounting, finance, operations, human resources, marketing, etc.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 336 and Junior standing.
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BUS 401 - Business in Spanish Three Credits
Not Offered 2018-2019
This course provides students with the most important communication tools needed in a variety of professional situations in Spanish. It will combine: reading activities that will enable students to understand the general meaning of a text and to extract specific information from it, listening-conversational activities, and writing activities in which students learn to compose messages and reports.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): and sophomore, junior or senior standing.
Course Applies to: Latin American & Caribbean Studies (with permission of the LACS Program Director)
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BUS 405 - Forensic Accounting Three Credits
Every Spring
This course introduces students to forensic accounting, with a particular focus on fraud examination. The demand for fraud examiners and forensic accountants continues to grow in both the private and public sectors. Skills developed in this course will help students in multiple professions including forensic accounting, financial accounting, auditing, and general business.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): 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)/Restriction(s): BUS 204 .
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BUS 417 - Auditing Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
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)/Restriction(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, government & not-for-profit, etc.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Junior standing.
Note: Course may be taken twice as long as topics differ.
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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)/Restriction(s): BUS 320 , and Junior standing.
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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)/Restriction(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. These concepts are explored through lectures, readings, case studies, and class/group discussions.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 203 (with a grade of C- or better) and BUS 320 .
Course Applies to: Entrepreneurship
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BUS 430 - Topics in Finance Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course will introduce new topics into the finance curriculum in the areas of corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, derivative securities, etc.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 320 and BUS 327 and Junior standing.
Note: Course is not repeatable.
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BUS 432 - Applied Research and Portfolio Management Four 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)/Restriction(s): , and acceptance by the SCIFI Academic Committee.
Course Applies to: SCIFI Program
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BUS 433 - Topics in Behavioral Finance Four Credits
Spring Semesters
This topics course is part two of the SCIFI course program and is available only to students admitted into the SCIFI program. The course is focused on the growing field of behavioral finance that uses insights from psychology to understand how human behavior influences the decisions of individual and professional investors, markets and managers. The topic is very useful in helping understand why investors make the choices they do. For example, why do people invest in local companies? Why do investors confuse a good company from a good stock? Why do people increase the amount of risk they are willing to take on if they have experienced good or bad portfolio performance? Similar questions will be explored to help explain why investment managers fall prey to behavioral errors. The course will start with a review of Utility theory, a model of how people should act, and later explore explanations for how and why they do act. Behavioral Finance is interdisciplinary as it borrows heavily from the academic literature in accounting, economics, statistics, psychology and sociology.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 432 .
Course Applies to: SCIFI Program
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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, and foreign currency translations.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 203 (with a grade of C- or better) and 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.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 436 - Advanced Managerial Accounting Three Credits
Spring Semester
Building on BUS 204 , this course will focus on the strategic role of management accountants in today’s organizations and how strategic management accounting systems help organizations to meet their strategic objectives of quality, cost, and time. The structure and process of the production method and cost measurement system will be studied and analyzed in light of technological, cultural, and global factors influencing the organization.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 204 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 437 - Behavioral Finance Three Credits
Every Spring
This course focuses on the growing field of behavioral finance using insights from psychology to understand how human behavior influences the decisions of individual and professional investors, markets, and managers. Behavioral Finance is interdisciplinary as it borrows heavily from the academic literature in accounting, economics, statistics, psychology, and sociology.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 327 and BUS 432
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BUS 438 - Business and Society Three Credits
Not Offered 2018-2019
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)/Restriction(s): Open to all majors and Junior Standing
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BUS 443 - Digital Marketing & Entrepreneurial Strategies Three Credits
Spring Semester
Covers the marketing of products and services using digital channels and tools including websites, social media and mobile. Focuses on digital media and platforms such as computers and mobile phones. Emphasizes integrating online and offline marketing strategies and using technology to manage various marketing processes. Describes major advantages, trends and future advancements. Covers major considerations for entrepreneurs and larger organizations when choosing and using digital marketing tools. Involves project-based learning working directly with entrepreneurs.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 340 , and Sophomore standing.
Course Applies to: Entrepreneurship, Management of Information Systems
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BUS 446 - Social Media Marketing Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course will explore how social media works, why social media matters, and how to develop a successful social media strategy. The course will discuss how businesses can integrate social media strategy into their existing marketing infrastructure, customize and deliver social media strategies through channels relevant to the customers, and create social media campaigns across several key social platforms. It will also examine important ethical issues using social media.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BUS 206 and BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
Course Applies to: Entrepreneurship
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BUS 448 - Global Marketing Three Credits
Spring 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)/Restriction(s): BUS 340 , and Junior standing.
Course Applies to: Sport Commerce and Culture
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BUS 452 - Sports and the Law Three Credits
Fall Semester
The Law is an integral part of every aspect of Sport. This course will build on the foundational relationships explored in Legal Environment of Business (BUS 352). We will explore the traditional areas of Sport including player contracts, endorsements, labor relations, agency, and collegiate athletics. The course will also explore eSports, gambling, and analytics. Issues of gender, diversity, and equity are integral parts of these topic areas.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Prequisite: BUS 352 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)/Restriction(s): Senior standing. BUS 341 or BUS 342 , and Senior standing.
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BUS 460 - Topics in Management Three Credits
Offered Periodically
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)/Restriction(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)/Restriction(s): BUS 336 , and Junior standing.
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BUS 469 - Policy and Strategy Four 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)/Restriction(s): BUS 203 , BUS 204 , BUS 206 , BUS 320 , BUS 333 , (BUS 308 or BUS 360 ), 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.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing and 2.80 GPA. Must complete the “U.S. Internship Request for Approval” process found under the myPlans tab in myHill to register for this Internship.
Course Applies to: Entrepreneurship
Note: An Intern will typically spend at least 12-14 hours/week for a minimum of 168 hours on site to earn 3 credits.
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BUS 490 - Directed Study - Business Administration One to Four Credits
Offered as Needed
Investigation in some field for which the student has special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Approval of a faculty member willing to supervise the project and the Department Chair or Program Director; and submission of the online Directed Study Application and Contract to the Registrar’s Office.
Note: Students must complete 45 hours work/semester per credit.
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CAT 101 - Chapel Choir One Credit
Fall and Spring Semesters
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.
Note: Course may be taken a maximum of eight times.
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CAT 220 - Topics in Catholic Studies Three Credits
Offered Periodically
An examination that requires an interdisciplinary approach of a current issue or a significant question impacting Catholicism.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): One 100-Level Religious Studies and one 100-Level Philosophy course.
Course Applies to: Catholic Studies
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CAT 490 - Directed Study - Catholic Studies One to Four Credits
Offered as Needed
An in-depth study of a Catholic Studies question under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Approval of a faculty member willing to supervise the project and the Department Chair or Program Director; and submission of the online Directed Study Application and Contract to the Registrar’s Office.
Course Applies to: Catholic Studies
Note: Students must complete 45 hours work/semester per credit.
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CHM 013 - General Chemistry Mathematics Zero Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
A review of mathematical concepts and problem solving needed for CHM 113 - General Chemistry I .
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Students are placed in this course based on performance on a Chemistry Math Placement Assessment.
Corequisite(s): CHM 113 .
Note: Course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
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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.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Completion of a Chemistry Placement Assessment. The assessment will be used to determine if the student needs to take CHM 013 - General Chemistry Mathematics (0 credits) with CHM 113.
General Education Attribute(s): Natural Scientific Inquiry
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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.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CHM 113 (with a grade of C- or better).
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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.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): CHM 221 (with a grade of C- or better).
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