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ACC 200 - Introductory Financial Accounting (4)
Introduction to accounting information as an aid to decision-making for external users of financial statements. Students learn how to measure and record accounting data, prepare financial statements and analyze published financial accounting information.
Prerequisite(s): (RHT 160 or WRT 160) and (MTH 121 or MTH 141 or MTH 122 or MTH 154) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course. MIS 100 is recommended.
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ACC 210 - Managerial and Cost Accounting I (4)
Analysis of accounting methods providing data for optimal managerial decisions, implementation and control. Topics include cost allocation; cost, volume and price relationships; product cost accounting and control systems; operations and capital budgeting, and related behavioral, reporting and information processing aspects.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 200 and (MTH 121 or MTH 141 or MTH 122 or MTH 154) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course. MIS 100 is recommended.
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ACC 300 - Survey of Accounting (4)
Introduction to financial and managerial accounting. Introduces the measurement systems used to control and evaluate business activities. It also explores product costing systems and using accounting data as a basis for management planning and decision making. Business majors, pre-business students and business undecided students cannot take this course.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
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ACC 301 - Financial Reporting and Analysis (3)
A study of financial accounting and reporting from the perspective of the user of accounting information. The course will emphasize the interpretation and analysis of specific accounting treatments rather than accounting methodology. Recommend FIN 322 prior to or concurrent with ACC 301.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 210, with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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ACC 310 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3)
A study of financial accounting topics, including accounting valuation and reporting practices. Three major areas examined include financial accounting theory, current and noncurrent assets, and current and noncurrent liabilities.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 210 and (MTH 122 or MTH 154) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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ACC 311 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3)
A continuation of ACC 310. Major financial accounting areas examined include stockholders equity, dilutive securities, investments, income measurement issues, and the preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 310 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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ACC 318 - Accounting Information Systems: Planning and Analysis (3)
This course focuses on business modeling, data analytics and the integration of accounting systems with other information systems in the organization. In doing so, it emphasizes business risk as well as information technology risk and the controls that are available over both. Students should be capable of using the analytics and modeling skills acquired in this course in order to help analyze and develop modern, technologically relevant accounting information systems. The Systems Development Life Cycle is used as the course’s logical framework, while the Unified Modeling Language set of methodologies is used to model real-world business systems using databases, decision analysis and networking.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 210 and (MTH 122 or MTH 154), with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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ACC 320 - Managerial and Cost Accounting II (3)
An analysis of available procedures and techniques to sharpen accounting analyses for managerial planning and control. Extends subjects introduced in ACC 210 to non-manufacturing firms, decentralized firms, transfer pricing and segment performance measurement.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 210 and (MTH 122 or MTH 154), with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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ACC 399 - Achieve III - Accounting (0)
Guide students through the job search process within the Accounting major.
Prerequisite(s): major standing and SBC 199 and SBC 299.
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ACC 401 - Advanced Financial Accounting (3)
Topics include accounting and reporting for business combinations, partnerships, consolidated entities, interim financial statements and segments of business enterprises.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 311 with a minimum grade of 2.0, and major standing.
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ACC 411 - Auditing (3)
Introduction to the objectives, techniques, and standards of internal and external audits of the accounts of an enterprise. Generally accepted auditing standards will be critically examined.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 311 and ACC 318, with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course and major standing.
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ACC 412 - Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting (3)
The characteristics of not-for-profit entities are analyzed and used to define the basic concepts of accounting for funds. Accounting and reporting principles applicable to governmental units, hospitals, schools and other nonprofit entities are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 311 with a minimum grade of 2.0 and major standing.
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ACC 415 - Federal Income Taxation (3)
An introductory tax course that focuses on fundamental federal income taxation concepts, with primary emphasis on business entities (e.g., C corporations, pass-through entities) and secondary emphasis on individual taxation. This course generally follows the objectives of the AICPA Model Tax Curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): (ACC 310 or ACC 301) and (MTH 122 or MTH 154), with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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ACC 480 - Special Topics in Accounting (3)
Intensive study of special topics in accounting. See schedule of classes for current offering. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 301 or ACC 311 with a minimum grade of 2.0 and major standing.
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ACC 490 - Independent Study (1 TO 3)
Qualified and highly motivated students may engage in individual research, directed readings or group study under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered every term. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): an overall GPA of 3.00 or better, major standing, and an approved contract prior to registration.
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American Studies |
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AMS 300 - Topics in American Culture (4)
An interdisciplinary approach to various aspects of American culture addressing both the theoretical basis for American Studies and practical application of interdisciplinary methodology. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge application integration area.
Prerequisite(s): Western civilization knowledge application integration area: Completion of the general education requirement in the Western civilization knowledge exploration area.
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AMS 401 - Senior Project (4)
Either an independent research project or an internship in American studies. Plans for this project must be developed with the concentration coordinator the semester before the student registers for this course.
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Anthropology |
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AN 101 - Human and Cultural Evolution (4)
Introduction to physical anthropology and archaeology as applied to human and cultural evolution. Stress placed on human adaptation to environment. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
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AN 102 - Culture and Human Nature (4)
Introduction to cultural and social anthropology with emphasis on the continuing human adaptation to the environment and especially the interactions among culture, society and natural environment. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area or global perspective knowledge exploration area, not both.
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AN 190 - Current Issues in Anthropology (1 OR 4)
Designed for the general student, this course examines issues of current interest in anthropology. Topic will be announced at the time of offering.
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AN 200 - Global Human Systems (4)
Introductory survey of the world-wide distribution, variation, and interconnections of cultural, economic and political systems. Basic concepts in the field of human geography and other social sciences, as relevant, are introduced as are techniques and tools used in carrying out and expressing geographic analysis. Identical with IS 200 AND GEO 200. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
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AN 210 - Applied Anthropology (4)
Introduces applied anthropology through an examination of cross-cultural training in various fields, such as business, education, economic development, cultural resource management and medical anthropology. Various data collection methods and techniques as well as interpretive strategies are examined.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102.
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AN 222 - Archaeological Methods and Theory (4)
Introduces the field of anthropological archaeology through examination of theory, data collection methods and techniques, and interpretive strategies used to understand human histories, life-ways and cultural processes.
Prerequisite(s): AN 101.
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AN 271 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (4)
Anthropological theories of magic, witchcraft and religion: human interaction with beings, creatures and forces that manifest extraordinary powers; folk beliefs of non-literate people; and transformation of social systems by religious movements. Identical with REL 271.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102.
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AN 282 - The Archaeology of Civilizations (4)
Analysis of archaeological and written evidence to explain how civilizations developed and declined in the Old World and the New World. Examines cultural evolution from early farming and settlement to the rise and fall of complex civilizations.
Prerequisite(s): AN 101.
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AN 300 - Culture, Society and Technology (4)
Technology has played a critical role in all human evolution. This course provides an historical overview of the ways in which culture has shaped technology and how technology changes cultures. It emphasizes the impact of technology on modern cultures, especially technology emanating from the Western industrial revolution. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area or the Western civilization knowledge exploration area, not both.
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AN 302 - Anthropological Research Methods (4)
Techniques of anthropological research emphasizing field research methods in cultural anthropology. May include some field work practice.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102 or SOC 100.
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AN 305 - The Life Course in Anthropological Perspective (4)
Socialization from infancy to old age will be considered with examples drawn from a variety of non-industrial societies as well as the literature on primates. Theories of human development across cultures will be viewed in light of this evidence. Identical with WGS 305.
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AN 307 - Culture and Society Through Film (4)
The systematic study of selected peoples from different cultures through the ethnographic film and appropriate readings, lectures and discussions. Students learn to evaluate cultural data according to various anthropological concepts and methodologies.
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AN 308 - Native American Art (4)
Identical with AH 308.
Prerequisite(s): 4 credits in art history.
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AN 309 - Pre-Columbian Art (4)
Identical with AH 309.
Prerequisite(s): 4 credits in art history or IS 250.
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AN 310 - Psychological Anthropology (4)
Focuses on the relationship of culture and the individual; considers personality, perception, dreams, and other areas of psychological functioning in cross-cultural perspective and in relation to culture and personality theory.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102.
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AN 320 - Law and Society (4)
Identical with SOC 320.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102 or SOC 100 or SOC 205.
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AN 322 - The Food Quest (4)
Relationship of environment, subsistence activities and food-related technologies in a variety of non-industrial societies, including both of food collectors and food producers. Identical with ENV 322.
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AN 331 - Racial and Ethnic Relations (4)
Identical with SOC 331. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or SOC 205 or AN 102.
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AN 333 - Medical Anthropology (4)
Interaction between biological, ethnopsychiatric and sociocultural environments in health, illness and treatment. Includes historical, organizational, demographic, ecological and other problems in health care delivery.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102 or SOC 100 or PSY 100.
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AN 337 - Women’s Lives in Cross-Cultural Perspective (4)
The lives of women in a variety of tribal and peasant societies, noting how beliefs, rituals and taboos shape the stages of the female life course and how culture influences women’s reproductive and economic roles. Identical with WGS 337.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102 or WGS 200.
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AN 350 - World Regional Geography (4)
Comparative study of the world’s major geographic regions, applying data, methods and theory of geographical analysis. Students will acquire familiarity with these regions and the geographic factors that help to account for their similarities and differences Interaction between regions will also be examined. Identical with IS 350 and GEO 350.
Prerequisite(s): AN 200 or IS 200 or GEO 200.
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AN 361 - Peoples and Cultures of India (4)
A survey of contemporary society and culture on the Indian subcontinent, with focus on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh; emphasis on social structure, folk religion and the problems of socio-cultural change.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102 or IS 240.
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AN 362 - Peoples and Cultures of China (4)
An anthropological study of China, stressing the variety of cultural and ecological adaptations characteristic of that complex society.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102 or IS 210.
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AN 363 - The Asian American Experience (4)
History of Asian migration to North America and adjustment patterns of Asian American immigrants. Students will study Americanization by making maps, charting kinships, interviewing informants, collecting and documenting life histories, analyzing folklore and taking photographs.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102 or SOC 100 or permission of instructor.
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AN 370 - Archaeology of Mesoamerica (4)
The pre-Hispanic culture of Mexico and Guatemala, the Aztecs and Mayas, and their neighboring and derivative cultures. Detailed discussion of the major archaeological sites.
Prerequisite(s): AN 101 or AN 102.
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AN 371 - Peoples and Cultures of Mexico and Central America (4)
Anthropological studies of Indian and Mestizo societies in Mexico and Guatemala, including their separate socio-economic patterns and their integration into a dualistic social system.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102 or IS 250.
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AN 372 - Indians of South America (4)
A survey of the native South Americans. Includes warriors of the jungles, peasants and herders of the mountains, nomads of the plains and forests, and subsistence fishermen of the southern coasts.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102 or IS 250.
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AN 374 - Cross-Cultural Communication (4)
Identical with ALS 374. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity.
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AN 375 - Language and Culture (4)
Identical with ALS 375.
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AN 380 - Archaeology of North America (4)
Explores the archaeological heritage of North America beginning with founding prehistoric Native American populations and continuing into historical periods.
Prerequisite(s): AN 101.
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AN 381 - Peoples and First Nations of North America (4)
The cultures of certain Native Americans and Inuit (Eskimo) societies both in traditional times and in their relationship with Western society. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102.
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AN 382 - Advanced Physical Anthropology (4)
The emergence and diversification of the human species in relation to the morphology and ecology of both modern and fossil man, including physical and physiological variation (sex, race and age), climatic adaptation and population genetics.
Prerequisite(s): AN 101.
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AN 383 - Archaeological Field School (4 OR 8)
Instruction and field research including site location, excavation, artifact analysis, and conservation. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits, at least 4 of which must be at an approved U.S. archaeological field school.
Prerequisite(s): AN 101 and permission of instructor.
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AN 384 - Museum Studies in Archaeology (4)
The organization, goals and funding of archeological museums. Career preparation including hands-on practical experience in acquisitions, cataloging, preservation, display design and preparation, display evaluation, museum education and outreach programs.
Prerequisite(s): AN 101 or 383 or permission of instructor.
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AN 385 - Historical Archaeology (4)
Study of historic cultures, lifeways, and processes of change through combined analysis of documents and material culture, such as settlement patterns, architecture, gravestones, and excavated ceramics, glass, or metal. Special attention given to intersecting cultural structures of gender, race, ethnicity, and class. Identical with WGS 385. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge application integration area. Prerequisite(s) for knowledge application integration: completion of the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity.
Prerequisite(s): AN 101 or AN 102 or permission of instructor.
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AN 386 - Archaeology of Israel (4)
Ancient cultures found in the ancient Near East with an emphasis on ancient Israel, the history of archaeological research in Israel and the region. Periods reviewed and case studies include the Neolithic (c. 10,000 BCE) to the early Roman Period (c. 1st century CE).
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AN 387 - Archaeology, Ideology and Sacred Sites in the Ancient Near East (4)
Archaeology of sacred sites in the wider Near East beginning in the Neolithic period. Anthropological models concerning the archaeology of religion as a discipline are explored. Case studies include sacred sites relevant to Judaism, Christianity and Islam with an emphasis on the history of Jerusalem.
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AN 391 - Primate Behavior (4)
Various bio-social factors that aid the nonhuman primates in their adaptation to the environment, implications for human behavior, classroom discussions and field studies.
Prerequisite(s): AN 101 or 102 or PSY 100 or SOC 100 or HRD 301.
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AN 392 - Current Problems in Anthropology (4)
Seminar in which a topic or problem is studied in depth. Each seminar requires independent readings and writing. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle for up to 8 credits.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or SOC 205 and instructor permission.
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AN 395 - Special Topics in Anthropology (4)
Study of a special topic for which no regular course offerings currently exist. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. May be used for approved course work taken during study abroad.
Prerequisite(s): Anthropology major or permission of instructor.
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AN 399 - Field Experience in Anthropology (4)
Field experience in anthropology with faculty supervision. An academic project related to the departmental discipline that incorporates student performance in an occupational setting. May not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior/Senior standing; 16 credits in anthropology, of which at least 8 must be at the 300/400 level, and permission of the instructor.
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AN 401 - Social Anthropology (4)
Examines social structure and social organization in anthropological perspective. Entails the study of economic, political, religious and kinship systems in the social life of man.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102.
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AN 410 - Human Adaptation (4)
Examines current theory on the cultural and biological adaptation of human groups to natural and social environments. Identical with ENV 410.
Prerequisite(s): AN 101, 102 or 322.
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AN 430 - Systems of Wealth and Power in Anthropological Perspective (4)
Concepts and methods of political and economic anthropology, emphasizing the interrelated state of political and economic phenomena, with particular reference to pre-industrial, non-Western societies.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102.
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AN 470 - Anthropological Theory (4)
Surveys the major developments in the history of anthropological theory and traces their impact on present trends in the field. Introduces current theoretical perspectives. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): AN 102. Must be an anthropology major.
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AN 480 - Independent Study and Research (2 OR 4)
A tutorial in which the student will pursue a course of reading and research with the instructor. May be repeated only once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Perrmission of instructor.
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AN 497 - College Teaching Apprenticeship (2 OR 4)
Supervised participation in teaching an undergraduate course in anthropology, combined with readings and discussion of teaching objectives and methods appropriate for anthropological presentation. May be taken once for credit toward a major.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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Applicable Analysis and Mathematical Modeling |
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APM 163 - Mathematics for Information Technology (4)
Systems of linear equations, matrix algebra and linear transformations. Elementary combinatorics, recursion and induction, sets and relations. Enrollment is limited to students in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program or with permission of the department. APM 163 cannot be used to replace APM 263 or MTH 275. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite(s) for knowledge applications integration: Completion of the general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area or in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 122 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or MTH 154 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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APM 255 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4)
Introduction to ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, linear systems, matrices, vectors, independence, Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and applications. Replaces APM 257 and students cannot receive credit for both APM 255 and APM 257.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 155 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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APM 263 - Discrete Mathematics (4)
Concepts and methods of discrete mathematics with an emphasis on their application to computer science. Logic and proofs, sets and relations, algorithms, induction and recursion, combinatorics, graphs and trees.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 155 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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APM 332 - Applied Matrix Theory (4)
Eigenvalues, eigenvectors and their applications, matrix calculus, linear differential equations, Jordan canonical forms, and quadratic forms. Time will also be spent on various computational techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 275 with grade of 2.0 or higher.
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APM 357 - Elements of Partial Differential Equations (4)
Partial differential equations of physics, Fourier methods, Laplace transforms, orthogonal functions, initial and boundary value problems, and numerical methods.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 254 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and APM 255 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or APM 257 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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APM 367 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms (4)
Computer algorithms, their design and analysis. Strategies for constructing algorithmic solutions, including divide-and-conquer dynamic programming and greedy algorithms. Development of algorithms for parallel and distributed architectures. Computational complexity as it pertains to time and space is used to evaluate the algorithms. A general overview of complexity classes is given. Identical with CSE 361.
Prerequisite(s): CSE 231 and APM 263 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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APM 381 - Theory of Computation (4)
Formal models of computation, ranging from finite state automata toTuring machines. The computational models are used to discuss the languages recognized by these machines and address issues of computability. Identical with CSE 343.
Prerequisite(s): APM 367 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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APM 405 - Special Topics (2 OR 4)
Advanced study of a selected topic in applied mathematics. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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APM 433 - Numerical Methods (4)
Propagation of errors, approximation and interpolation, numerical integration, methods for the solution of equations, Runge-Kutta and predictor-corrector methods. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 275 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, APM 255 with a grade of 2.0 or higher (or APM 257 with a grade of 2.0 or higher) and knowledge of a scientific programming language, or permission of the instructor.
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APM 434 - Applied Numerical Methods: Matrix Methods (4)
Systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, LU factorization, approximation and curve fitting, Eigenvalue problems, and nonlinear systems. Offered winter of odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 254 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, MTH 275 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and knowledge of a scientific programming language, or permission of the instructor.
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APM 450 - Risk Management (3)
Review of interest rate theory, probability theory, and probability distributions. Development of a variety of actuarial and risk models such as contingent payment models; life contingency models; frequency, severity and aggregate claims models. Risk metrics such as standard deviation and Value at Risk (VAR) are explored. Identical with ECN 450. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 322, ACC 301 and STA 427, each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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APM 455 - Intermediate Ordinary Differential Equations (4)
Review of elementary techniques, existence and uniqueness theory, series methods, systems of equations, oscillation and comparison theorems, Sturm-Liouville theory, stability theory and applications.
Prerequisite(s): APM 255 with a grade of 2.0 or higher (or APM 257 with a grade of 2.0 or higher) and MTH 452 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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APM 463 - Graph Theory and Combinatorial Mathematics (4)
Introduction to combinatorics. Topics include techniques of enumeration, fundamental concepts of graph theory, applications to transport networks, matching theory and block design. Offered every fall.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 275 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and APM 263 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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APM 477 - Computer Algebra (4)
The mathematics and algorithms for symbolic computation. Includes theory of algebraic extensions, modular and p-adic methods, Groebner bases, factorization and zeros of polynomials, solutions to systems of polynomial equations, applications to automatic geometric theorem proving and closed form solutions to differential equations.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 275 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and knowledge of a scientific computer programming language, or permission of instructor.
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APM 490 - Independent Study (2 OR 4)
Reading or research on some topic in applied mathematics. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.
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Applied Health Sciences |
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AHS 304 - Exercise Physiology (3)
Effects of exercise and physical training on the physiological systems of the body, with emphasis on cardio-respiratory systems. Includes muscle contraction mechanisms, circulatory and respiratory adjustment during exercise, and nutrition for physical activity. Equivalent with EXS 304.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 or and BIO 207.
Corequisite(s): AHS 306.
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AHS 306 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiences are provided for insight into the dynamics of human movement from research and clinical perspectives. Equivalent with EXS 306.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and BIO 207.
Corequisite(s): AHS 304.
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AHS 335 - Health Care Safety (4)
Reviews common safety practices to be used throughout the health care arena (covering both employee and patient safety) including incident reporting, infection control, lifting techniques, error prevention, reporting systems, workforce issues, accountability, laws and regulations and the promotion and implementation of safety programs and practices.
Prerequisite(s): HS 201 and HS 302
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AHS 340 - Delivering Safe Patient Care (4)
Discusses the core principles and best practices of patient safety in both hospital and ambulatory care settings by focusing on error prevention, reporting systems and information technology, workforce issues, training issues, accountability and various laws and regulations.
Prerequisite(s): HS 201, 302.
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AHS 345 - Hospital Safety and Health (4)
Concentrates on the principles and practices of safety in the hospital setting by focusing on exposures including tuberculosis, needle-sticks, anesthesia gases, latex allergies, radiation, medical waste, and the controls necessary to prevent injury both to the health care employee and the patient.
Prerequisite(s): HS 201, 302.
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AHS 401 - Human Pathology (4)
Basic principles of human pathology appropriate for students pursuing curricula in the health related disciplines. Diseases of the major systems of the body are studied. Credit will not be granted for both HS 401 and HS 501. Cross-listed with HS 401 and HS 501.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and BIO 207 or BIO 321
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AHS 407 - Ergonomics in the Health Care Industry (3)
This course equips healthcare workers with knowledge and skills to recognize and reduce ergonomic risks that may lead to a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) in their workplace and to enhance their understanding of and communication with patients that may be receiving treatment for MSDs at their facility.
Prerequisite(s): HS 201 and HS 302 and BIO 205 and BIO 207.
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AHS 408 - Risk Reduction Safety Culture Improvement in Healthcare (2)
This course explores the factors critical for a positive workplace safety culture including supporting behaviors of site leadership personnel and safety behaviors of employees. Students will apply contemporary problem solving strategies to reduce risks for blood borne pathogens, slips and falls, patient handling, and other injuries and illnesses of healthcare workers.
Prerequisite(s): HS 201 and HS 302.
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AHS 431 - Pharmacology (2)
An introduction to the principles of pharmacology, including the principles of drug therapy and the actions of the basic classes of drugs. Will satisfy requirements for NRS 230. Identical with HS 431. Replaces HS 331 and AHS 331.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 or BIO 321.
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AHS 450 - Law, Values and Health Care (4)
Examination of legal concepts, problems, institutions that shape/control professional responsibility, problems associated with maintaining and terminating life, licensure and related questions in organization and delivery of health services. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisites for writing intensive completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Identical with HS 450 and MLS 450.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 160 and senior standing.
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Applied Language Studies |
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ALS 102 - Studies in Vocabulary and Etymology (4)
A basic course in vocabulary building. The origin of scientific and literary terms, foreign phrases in current use, borrowing of words into English from other languages, and the relationship between meaning and culture and meaning and context. Course not applicable to LIN programs.
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ALS 176 - The Humanity of Language (4)
An introduction to the interrelationships of language and other cultural subsystems. Linguistic knowledge, the child’s acquisition of language, sound and writing systems, meaning and communication, language and social groups are among the topics discussed. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
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ALS 300 - Topics in Applied Language Science (4)
Specific topics and issues in the study of language in its cultural, social or historical contexts. May be repeated for additional credit under different subtitle.
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ALS 317 - Models of Second Language Acquisition (4)
Development of second language ability among children and adults. Topics will include first language acquisition theory, the relationship of second language acquisition to linguistic theory, and will review and evaluate competing models of second language development.
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ALS 320 - Linguistics and Reading (4)
Linguistic description and analysis of the process of getting meaning from print. The course will review competing linguistic models of the reading process and insights from first and second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, reading disorders and studies in writing.
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ALS 334 - Language Development in Children (4)
Language acquisition in normal and abnormal children: stages of the acquisition process, the role of the environment, the relationship between language and the development of other skills, and language acquisition in children with sensory or psychological disorders.
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ALS 335 - Psycholinguistics (4)
The psychology of language, the accommodation between the cognitive and physical structure of humans and the structure of language, the nature of the language learning process, and the consequences of language use. Identical with PSY 312. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisites for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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ALS 340 - The Biology of Language (4)
Animal communication and the evolution of man’s capacity for language, development of language in normal and abnormal children, disorders of speech, hearing and language, language and the brain, and genetic aspects of language.
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ALS 360 - Neurolinguistics (4)
The neurology of language: essentials of neuroanatomy, neurological mechanisms underlying language, aphasia and kindred disorders of speech; the relationship of language to memory, intelligence and cognition; and language and mental retardation and psychological disorders.
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ALS 374 - Cross-Cultural Communication (4)
A theoretical and practical examination of the role of language and nonverbal modes in intercultural communication. Problems and strategies for developing awareness of and operational skills in intercultural processes. Identical with AN 374. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S diversity.
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ALS 375 - Language and Culture (4)
Language viewed as cultural behavior: its system, acquisition and use; its relation to history, attitudes and behavior; and standard languages, social dialects, pidgins and creoles. Identical with AN 375.
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