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LIN 300 - Topics in Linguistics (4)
Topics and problems selected by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department of Linguistics.
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LIN 301 - Linguistic Structures (4)
An introduction to synchronic linguistic analysis, with structural problems in natural languages.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 201.
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LIN 302 - Historical Linguistics (4)
Diachronic linguistic analysis: language change, dialect geography, establishment of genealogical relationships, the reconstruction of earlier stages of languages and the relationship of language change to synchronic analysis.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 201 with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
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LIN 303 - Introduction to Phonology (4)
Fundamentals of phonological analysis using data from a variety of languages.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 201 with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
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LIN 304 - Introduction to Syntax (4)
Fundamentals of syntactic analysis using data from a variety of languages.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 201 with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
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LIN 305 - Phonetic Theory (4)
Introduction to articulatory and acoustic descriptions of spoken language, and training in the recognition of production of sounds found in languages other than English.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 201 with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
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LIN 307 - Introduction to Semantics (4)
Fundamentals of semantic analysis using data from a variety of languages.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 201 with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
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LIN 315 - Computer Parsing of Natural Languages (4)
An examination of the syntactic and semantic properties of natural language and a survey of the techniques for computer parsing. Student projects in the computer analysis of language.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 201 and CSE 130.
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LIN 357 - Cognitive Linguistics (4)
A cognitive/functional approach to grammatical theory focusing on the relation between language and cognition in the study of semantic, lexical and grammatical structure.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 201 or permission of instructor.
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LIN 376 - History of the English Language (4)
Identical with ENG 376.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 160.
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LIN 403 - Phonological Theory (4)
A presentation of theory and application of phonological analysis with emphasis on original work.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 303 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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LIN 404 - Syntactic Theory (4)
Presentation of theory and application of syntactic analysis, with emphasis on original work.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 304 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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LIN 407 - Semantic Theory (4)
A presentation of theory and application of semantic analysis with emphasis on original work.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 307 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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LIN 409 - Studies in the Structure of a Language (4)
A study of the structural aspects of an individual language to be determined by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 303 or 304.
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LIN 413 - Advanced Phonology (4)
Advanced course in phonology with emphasis on current issues in phonological theory.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 403.
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LIN 414 - Advanced Syntax (4)
Advanced course in snytax with emphasis on current issues in syntactic theory.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 404.
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LIN 417 - Advanced Semantics (4)
Advanced course in semantics with emphasis on current issues in semantic theory.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 407.
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LIN 470 - The History of Linguistics (4)
Examination of the major movements and trends in the history of linguistics from ancient India to the present. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major or general education, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing and 12 credits in LIN courses numbered above 300 including LIN 303 and 304.
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LIN 475 - Philosophy of Language (4)
Identical with PHL 475.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. LIN 207 or one course in logic (PHL 107 strongly recommended).
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LIN 480 - Seminar In Linguistics (4)
Topics and problems selected by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 201 and permission of the instructor.
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LIN 490 - Independent Study (2 or 4)
Special research projects in linguistics. Graded numerically or satisfactory/unsatisfactory by written agreement with linguistics faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): LIN 201 and instructor permission.
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Literatures in Translation |
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LIT 100 - Introduction to Asian Literature (4)
A survey of the four great Asian literary traditions: China, Japan, India and Middle East. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the literature knowledge exploration area.
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LIT 181 - European Literature I (4)
A study of the main literary currents as reflected in continental European masterpieces up to 1850. All works read in English translations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the literature knowledge exploration area.
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LIT 182 - European Literature II (4)
A study of the main literary currents as reflected in continental European masterpieces from 1850 to the present. All works read in English translations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the literature knowledge exploration area.
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LIT 251 - Studies In Foreign Film (4)
A study of film as a mirror of the cultures and aesthetics of various societies. Topics to be selected by the instructor.
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LIT 375 - Topics in Foreign Literature (4)
A study of the main literary currents of a particular century or era of a major foreign literature. All works read in English translation. May not be used to satisfy requirements in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. May be repeated for credit with readings from a different foreign literature in English translation.
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Management |
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MGT 110 - Contemporary World Business (4)
This course introduces students to the global business environment. It focuses on how differences in economic systems, national culture, socio-demographics, and political orientations affect business operations. It also provides an introduction to key business activities. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education.
Prerequisite(s): completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Course is only recommended for non-SBA majors or business students who have not achieved major standing.
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MGT 235 - Commerce in Western Civilization (3)
Traces the development of commerce throughout Western Civilization within the context of continuously evolving political, social, cultural and ethical institutions, philosophies and beliefs that define and legitimize the conduct of business and industry within society. The course examines the complex inter-relationships among these institutions, values and beliefs, and how these have affected the development of commerce in Western Civilization to its modern industrial form. Satisfies the general education requirement in the western civilization knowledge exploration area.
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MGT 300 - Survey of Management (3)
Course covers traditional business management ideas, recent management thinking, and their application to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Course provides survey of topics such as goal setting, managerial decision making, design of organizations, corporate culture, and organizational change and development.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. Open to non-business students only.
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MGT 350 - Legal Environment of Business (3)
The legal framework of business decisions. Introduction to the legal system and a survey of government regulation of business. Legal, ethical and political issues in employment, consumer protection, antitrust and business associations.
Prerequisite(s): COM 201 or COM 202 with a minimum grade of 2.0 and junior standing.
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MGT 354 - Business Entities (3)
This course emphasizes appropriate selection, formation and operation of the six basic forms of business entity organization. Particular focus is upon issues such as insurance, licensing, capitalization, valuation, distributions, redemptions, formation documentation, annual reporting, state and federal taxation, dissolution, choosing professional assistance, intellectual property, restrictive covenants, employment handbooks, employment agreements, common operating documents, and federal laws affecting entity operation. ENT 301 is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing. Non-business students: ENT 201, ENT 202 with a minimum grade of 2.0. Business students: (QMM 240 or STA 225 or STA 226), (ECN 202 or ECN 200 or ECN 210), ACC 210, (MIS 100 or CSE 125 or CSE 130 or MIS 200) with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MGT 399 - Achieve III - General Management (0)
Guide students through the job search process within the General Management major.
Prerequisite(s): major standing and SBC 199 and SBC 299.
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MGT 423 - International Business (4)
Analysis of the scope, structure and environment - social, cultural, political, legal, economic and technological- of international business. Emphasizes the roles played by the various business functions, in presenting an integrated view of how managers of multi-national firms cope with the complex international environment.
Prerequisite(s): ((ECN 201 and (ECN 200 or ECN 202)) or ECN 210), junior standing students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MGT 435 - Management Strategies and Policies (4)
Covers the concepts, methodologies and analytical tools used by managers to formulate and implement a firm’s strategy. This course also explores the complexities of a firm’s internal and external environment and applies knowledge from economics, accounting, finance, POM, marketing, HRM and organization behavior to understand appropriate competitive behavior and resultant firm performance. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or in the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): (WRT 382 or ENG 382 OR ENG 380) and MKT 302, ORG 331, FIN 322, POM 343 with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course, major standing and senior standing. For SBA majors only.
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MGT 450 - Business Law (4)
Survey of topics in private commercial law under the Uniform Commercial Code. Contracts, agency, property and insurance, secured transactions and commercial paper. Legal responsibilities of the licensed professions.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 350, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MGT 480 - Seminar: Current Business Topics (4)
The analysis of topics of current interest in management. Outside faculty and managers may participate in the seminar as an integral part of the course. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class. Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the type of course being offered.
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MGT 490 - Independent Study (2 or 4)
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 8 credits.
Prerequisite(s): an overall GPA of 3.00 or better, junior standing, major standing in the SBA and an approved contract prior to registration.
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Management Information Systems |
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MIS 100 - Business Problem Solving with Information Technology (3)
Introduction to the use of information technology in business problem solving and business modeling. Includes hands-on exercises using Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), Web browsers, and HTML (Replaces MIS 200).
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MIS 300 - Management Information Systems (3)
This course shows how information technology can improve business processes and help managers be more effective decision makers. Topics include network functions, database management and decision support.
Prerequisite(s): ((ECN 201 and (ECN 200 or ECN 202)) or ECN 210) and (ACC 200 or ACC 300) and (MIS 100 or MIS 200 or CSE 125) with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MIS 301 - Survey of Management Information Systems (3)
Course focuses on the use of information systems in business. Topics include components, types and development of information systems, and uses and benefits of information systems. Relevant technology issues such as security, privacy and ethics will also be introduced. Business majors, pre-business students and business-undecided students cannot take this course. Offered each fall.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing and MIS 100 or CIT 120.
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MIS 302 - Information Systems and Healthcare Informatics (3)
Introduces students to the nature of healthcare data and healthcare information management by focusing on the use of information systems in healthcare. Topics include: components, types and development of information systems in healthcare. Relevant information technology issues such as security, privacy and ethics will also be introduced.
Prerequisite(s): CSE 120 or MIS 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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MIS 305 - Information Technology Foundations (3)
Covers the technology at the heart of information systems. Topics include operating systems, programming and networks. Includes hands-on projects.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MIS 314 - Data and Process Modeling (3)
Introduces the software development cycle and information requirements analysis. Covers various kinds of data modeling, such as entity-relationship diagramming and object modeling. Examines process modeling with UML methods, such as case analysis. Includes projects.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 305 and (MIS 300 or MIS 301 or MIS 302) with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MIS 315 - Systems Design (3)
Continuation of MIS 314. Covers system design (translating requirements specifications and process models into design specifications, emphasizing object-oriented techniques), database design (creating relational databases from data models), interface design, and test software. Includes projects.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 314 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MIS 350 - Software Program and Project Management (3)
Examines issues involved in managing information projects including project scheduling, measurement, assessment, budgeting, and human resource management issues.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 314 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MIS 399 - Achieve III - Management Information Systems (0)
Guide students through job search process within the Management Information Systems major.
Prerequisite(s): major standing and SBC 199 and SBC 299.
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MIS 405 - Networks (3)
Technology, design, management, and use of data, voice, image, and video communication networks. Topics include local area networks, wide area networks, telephone systems, electronic mail, transborder data flows and communications protocols. Includes exercises using various network configurations.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 300 and MIS 305 with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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MIS 406 - Information Security Lab (3)
This course seeks to improve the students’ understanding of the field of information security and assurance with coverage of new innovations and methodologies for security infrastructure design and implementation, computer forensics, risk assessment and analysis of security requirements of a business operation, while allowing them to apply the basics of their security knowledge in a hands-on laboratory environment.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 300 or MIS 301 or MIS 302; and MIS 305 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MIS 420 - Electronic Commerce (3)
This course provides students with an analytical and technical framework to understand the emerging world of e-commerce. Topics include the complexities of the marketplace, design and implementation of an Internet business, and issues surrounding privacy, security, and the protection of intellectual property on the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 305 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MIS 422 - Business Object Development (3)
The primary focus of the course is on the principles and applications of object-oriented methods in information systems. Object-oriented concepts and software design and programming principles will be introduced. The purpose of the course is to train students to write reasonably complex business application programs using higher level languages such as Java.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 300 and MIS 305 with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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MIS 424 - Business Application Architecture (3)
This course focuses on issues related to server-side aspects of web-based applications. It introduces several solution architectures and their relative advantages and disadvantages. Server-side technologies are introduced, such as Java Servlets, Java Server Pages and Java Beans. This project-based course allows students to design and build server-side applications.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 422 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MIS 426 - Business Application Technology (3)
Students develop business applications with current tools. Topics include client/server systems, user interaction, validation, event-driven programming, and interacting with databases. The course emphasizes hands-on projects.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 305 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MIS 436 - Decision Support Systems (3)
Using data, model and information systems to support managerial decision making.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 300 and MIS 305 with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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MIS 445 - Simulation in Management (3)
This course introduces computer simulation modeling of business processes using a variety of software tools and techniques including discrete event, Monte-Carlo, and systems dynamics. Implications of models and sensitivity analysis for forecasting, planning and decision making in the management environment are explored.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 300 and POM 343 with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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MIS 452 - Computer and Network Security (3)
This course focuses on fundamentals of network and computer security technologies. It also explores management and implementation of these technologies in multi-user computer systems (such as LANs) and distributed computer systems (such as the Internet). The course may be taken by either undergraduate or graduate students.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 305.
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MIS 480 - Advanced Topics in MIS (3)
A class in a topic of interest to a faculty member such as ecommerce, artificial intelligence, Java or ethics. Topics vary. See Schedule of Classes for current offerings. May be repeated for a total of six credits as long as topic is different.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 300 and MIS 305 with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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MIS 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 six credits.
Prerequisite(s): overall GPA of 3.00 and an approved contract.
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Marketing |
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MKT 300 - Survey of Marketing (4)
This course introduces students to marketing from multiple perspectives: societal, managerial, business, not-for-profit, etc. Serves as foundation to the introductory marketing course if the student opts for a marketing major later. Course is not open to students who are pre-business, business undecided, or business majors.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
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MKT 302 - Marketing (4)
Analysis of the principles of marketing, marketing concepts and trends, and their relationship to other business principles. Special emphasis is placed on the study of the marketing mix.
Prerequisite(s): ECN 150 or ECN 201 or ECN 210 and (RHT 160 or WRT 160) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 353 - Marketing Management (4)
A study of the overall marketing strategies pertaining to problems experienced in today’s economy. Uses the case study method to analyze these problems. This course requires a knowledge of spreadsheets and financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 399 - Achieve III - Marketing (0)
Guide students through the job search process within the marketing major.
Prerequisite(s): major standing and SBC 199 and SBC 299.
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MKT 404 - Consumer Behavior (4)
Study of factors influencing consumer behavior, structuring and managerial use of consumer decision-making models. Examination of social, psychological and economic variables of buying behavior, including learning, motivation, attitude, personality, small group dynamics, demographic and economic factors and culture.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 405 - Marketing Research (4)
Focuses on the generation and management of information in marketing decisions. Covers the evaluation of additional marketing information, how it is acquired and used, the manager’s role in market research and the researcher’s role in supplying marketing information.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 and (QMM 241 or QMM 250) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course and junior standing and major standing.
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MKT 406 - Integrated Marketing Communications (4)
A review of the selection and integration of advertising, promotion, public relations and personal selling budgets. Focused on understanding the whole process from planning to evaluating campaign results.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 420 - Distribution Channels and Logistics (4)
Examination of the management of marketing channel relationships. Focuses on the characteristics and social, economic and political relationships among wholesalers, agents, retailers and the other agencies that comprise distribution channels.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, major standing and junior standing.
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MKT 430 - Personal Selling (4)
Focuses on the activities of personal selling in consumer and industrial markets. Emphasis is on the processes salespeople should follow when interacting with customers and prospects to ensure the needs of customers are successfully met.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 450 - International Marketing (4)
The application of marketing principles to problems associated with marketing products and services to different nations. Cases in international marketing will be analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 460 - Entrepreneurial Marketing (4)
The course addresses the role of marketing in newer/smaller companies which usually have accumulated fewer resources to support marketing. They also often struggle to establish their credibility. Thus entrepreneurial marketing poses a unique set of marketing challenges which becomes the focus of this course. ENT 301 is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): Non-business students: ENT 201, ENT 202 with a minimum grade of 2.0. Business students: (QMM 240 or STA 225 or STA 226), (ECN 202 or ECN 200 or ECN 210), ACC 210, (MIS 100 or CSE 125 or CSE 130 or MIS 200), MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MKT 470 - Business to Business Marketing (4)
The study of the interaction of businesses with one another in the buying and selling of goods that facilitate the production process or are used as components in the goods manufactured by the buying firm. Focus is on how business-to-business marketing decisions are or should be made in the business environment.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 480 - Seminar in Marketing (4)
Study of a selected topic or current marketing interest relevant to marketing management. Topics may include retail management, new product development, web marketing, e-commerce, services marketing or any area not covered by a specific course. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the type of course being offered.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 490 - Independent Study (2 or 4)
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 8 credits.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, major standing and junior standing. An overall GPA of 3.00 or better and an approved contract prior to registration.
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Mathematics Skill enrichment courses: MTH 061 and MTH 062
MTH 061 and MTH 062 are academic skill enrichment courses specially designed to aid incoming students who need additional preparation prior to entering one of the university’s standard mathematical sciences sequences.
*Note that when a student exercises the repeat option and takes MTH 061 or 062 to replace a grade previously earned in MTH 011, 012, 102, 103, 111 or 112, the grade earned in MTH 061 or 062 will replace the former grade. |
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ACS 301 - Review for P/1 Exam (1)
Review of materials for the Society of Actuaries P/1 exam. Generally offered during summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): STA 226.
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ACS 302 - Review for the FM/2 Exam (1)
Review of materials for the Society of Actuaries FM/2 exam. Generally offered during summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 422.
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ACS 360 - Case Project (1)
Working in teams students will work on a real actuarial project presented by the instructor. Course is usually offered over the entire 14 week summer session and is a blend of online and in class meetings. Course is repeatable.
Prerequisite(s): actuarial science major.
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ACS 380 - Special Topics in Actuarial Science (1 to 3)
Study of a selected topic in actuarial sciences. Emphasis is placed on the institutional rather than theoretical aspects of a topic. May be repeated a total of four times as long as the topic is different. Generally offered during summer semester. Course is repeatable for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): actuarial science major.
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ACS 399 - ACHIEVE 3 Actuarial Sciences (0)
Guides students through the job search process within the actuarial sciences major. Generally offered during the fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): SBC 199 and SBC 299.
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ACS 401 - Review for MFE/3 Exam (1)
Review of materials for the Society of Actuaries MFE/3 exam. Generally offered during the summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 480.
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ACS 450 - Financial Mathematics (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 also covered. Replaces APM/ECN 450 Risk Management. Usually offered during the winter semester. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): STA 427, FIN 322, ACC 301.
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ACS 480 - Special Topics in Actuarial Science (1 to 3)
Intensive study of a selected topic in actuarial sciences. May be repeated a total of three times as long as the topic is different. Generally offered during summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): ACS 450.
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MTH 061 - Elementary Algebra (4)
Order of operations; algebra of exponents; variable expressions; linear equations and inequalities in one variable; graphing and lines; linear systems of equations in two and three variables; polynomial arithmetic; factoring; solving equations by factoring; applications and problem solving.
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MTH 062 - Intermediate Algebra (4)
Rational expressions; radicals and rational exponents; solving rational and radical equations, quadratic equations; introduction to functions and their graphs; exponential and logarithmic functions; applications and problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 061 (or MTH 011) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement exam.
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MTH 118 - Mathematical Sciences in the Modern World (4)
Designed for students without an extensive mathematics background who wish to explore the ways people use mathematical sciences to solve problems that arise in modern society. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
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MTH 121 - Linear Programming Elementary Functions (4)
Systems of equations, matrices, and linear programming (simplex method); rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 062 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
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MTH 122 - Calculus for the Social Sciences (4)
The basic concepts, theorems and applications to the social sciences of the differential and integral calculus of one and several variables. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 121 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or MTH 141 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
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MTH 141 - Precalculus (4)
Functions, roots of polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions (including graphs, identities, inverse functions, equations and applications), complex numbers, analytic geometry and conic sections.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 062 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
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MTH 154 - Calculus I (4)
A detailed study of limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, applications of derivatives, numerical techniques, integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 141 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
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MTH 155 - Calculus II (4)
A detailed study of methods of integration, applications of the integrals, improper integrals, sequences, series and power series, polar coordinates, and parametric curves. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisites for knowledge applications: completion of the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 154 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 205 - Special Topics (2 or 4)
Intermediate study of a selected topic in mathematics. May be repeated for additional credit.
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MTH 254 - Multivariable Calculus (4)
A study of vectors, polar coordinates, three-dimensional geometry, differential calculus of functions of several variables, exact differential equations, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, and vector fields.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 155 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 275 - Linear Algebra (4)
Study of general vector spaces, linear systems of equations, linear transformations and compositions, Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, modeling and orthogonality. Provides a transition to formal mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 155 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 290 - Independent Study (2 or 4)
Reading or research on some mathematical topic. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
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MTH 301 - Putnam Seminar (0 or 2)
This seminar meets one evening per week. Students solve and present solutions to challenging mathematical problems in preparation for the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, a national undergraduate mathematics competition. May be repeated three times for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MTH 302 - Introduction to Advanced Mathematical Thinking (4)
The propositional and predicate calculus, set theory, methods of mathematical proof, inductive and recursive thinking, relations and functions, infinity. Emphasis is on rigorous proofs of mathematical statements. Offered every fall.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 275 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or APM 263 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or permission of department.
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MTH 352 - Complex Variables (4)
A study of analytic functions of a complex variable including differentiation and integration, series representations, the theory of residues and applications.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 254 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 405 - Special Topics (2 or 4)
Advanced study of a selected topic in mathematics. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MTH 414 - History of Mathematics (4)
Mathematics from ancient to modern times, its growth, development and place in human culture. Offered every winter. 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): MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 415 - Foundations of Mathematics: Mathematical Logic and Set Theory (4)
An examination of the logical foundations of mathematics including analysis of the axiomatic method, basic set theory, cardinal and ordinal numbers, and the axiom of theory.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 452 - Advanced Calculus I (4)
The topology of the real number line and of n-dimensional Euclidean space, continuity and uniform continuity, derivatives, the Riemann integral, sequences and series, uniform convergence. Offered every fall.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 254, MTH 275 and MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher in each course, or permission of department.
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MTH 453 - Advanced Calculus II (4)
Improper integrals, derivatives and integrals in n-dimensional Euclidean space, implicit and inverse function theorems, differential geometry and vector calculus, and Fourier series. Offered every winter.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 452 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 461 - General Topology (4)
A study of topological spaces and continuous functions. Separation and countability properties, connectedness, compactness and local properties.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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