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BIO 245 - Human Anatomy with Laboratory
Studies major human organ systems and their functional characteristics in normal and abnormal states. Designed primarily for students preparing for the study of physical therapy, occupational therapy, other allied health professions, and those biology or other majors not planning to attend medical or dental school. Includes study of human bones, microscopic slides of tissues, and dissection of cats and other mammalian organs. Prereq(s): BIO 121 . Lab required.
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BIO 246 - Human Physiology
Studies the function of human systems (cardiovascular, muscle, nervous, etc.) related to homeostasis. Designed primarily for students preparing for the study of physical therapy, occupational therapy, other allied health professions, and those biology or other students not planning to attend medical, dental, or graduate school. Involves physiological studies on humans and other mammals. Prereq(s): BIO 121 . Lab required.
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BIO 298 - Independent Study: Library Research
Investigates literature on specific topic determined by student in conjunction with faculty sponsor. May be taken separately or as prelude to BIO 399 /BIO 499 for two-term research project.
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BIO 301 - The Biology of Fungal Pathogens
Explores diversity, ecology, physiology, and reproduction of common animal and plant pathogens. Incorporates general aspects of fungal biology and evolution. Prereq(s): BIO 121 . Lecture only.
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BIO 308 - Genetics
Analyzes prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics at the level of molecule, cell, organism and population. Uses quantitative approach in presentation of concepts and in genetic analysis. Lab required. Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131 .
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BIO 310 - Microbial Genetics
Microbial genetics is essential for understanding molecular biological studies, the manipulation of eukaryotic organisms, and for practical applications in diverse areas of life sciences. In microbial genetics the study of genomes, genes and gene expression in prokaryotes is a means to understanding biology. Microbes have been used extensively to explore the structure, function, regulation, and evolution of genes. In this course we will learn about the evolution of microbes, the regulation of gene expression, heredity and transferable genetic elements, tools for genetic manipulation, and the mechanisms involving the repair and maintenance of DNA integrity. We will also talk about current genetic technologies and techniques used in research in the “omics” era. Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131 Lab required.
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BIO 311 - Plant Physiology
Analyzes life processes of higher plants: water relations, mineral nutrition, cellular and long-distance transport, photosynthesis, carbon and nitrogen metabolism, and hormonal control of development. Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131 . Lab required.
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BIO 312 - Animal Physiology
Studies animals at cellular and organismic levels: nervous, muscular, endocrine, excretory, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131 . Lab required.
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BIO 316 - Ecology
Explores processes and organization of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Lab required which uses standard field and methodologies to analyze aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems of Central Florida. Prereq(s): BIO 121 or ENV 225 . Lab required.
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BIO 329 - Microbial Physiology
Explores the structure of prokaryotic cells through investigations of the diverse chemistry, genetics, and metabolism of these microbes. Prereq(s): BIO 229 and CHM 121 or CHM 131 Lab required.
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BIO 330 - Field Botany and Florida Ecosystems
Examines taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and environmental significance of local flora through directed observations, identification, and experimental analysis. Explores Florida natural ecosystems and native species. Mandatory weekend field trip. Prereq(s): BIO 121 or ENV 225 . Lab required.
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BIO 335 - Marine Biology
Examines the adaptations of marine organisms to their environment, and the ecological principles and processes that structure their associations. Prereq(s): BIO 210 Lab required.
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BIO 341 - Molecular Biology
Describes structure of chromosomes and organization of genomes. Examines replication, repair, transcription, and translation of genetic information, as well as methodology to study these processes. Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 220/220L . Lab required.
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BIO 342 - Biostatistics
Applies principles and practices of statistics to biological problems. Covers experimental design, descriptive statistics, parametric and nonparametric testing of hypotheses, regression, correlation, and interpretation of results. Prereq(s): BIO 121 . Lab required.
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BIO 344 - Biology Journal Club
Assists students in advanced biology courses in developing the skills necessary to read, comprehend, and abstract material from primary source journals. Prereq(s): BIO 121 Lecture only.
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BIO 345 - Marine Mammalogy
Examines the biology of marine mammals using an evolutionary approach. Topics include the ecology, physiology, behavior, exploitation, and conservation of representative species of pinnipeds, cetaceans, and sirenians. Prereq(s): BIO 121 . Lecture only.
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BIO 360 - Cell Biology
Correlates structure and function of the cell. Discusses the impact of protein, carbohydrate, and lipid-based biochemistry on cellular metabolism, signaling, and division as applied to neurobiology and cancer. Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131 . Lab required.
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BIO 370 - Developmental Biology
Studies gametogenesis, fertilization, and patterns of embryonic development, differentiation, and morphogenesis. Stresses concept of development program in animals established during gametogenesis, activated at fertilization, and expressed in subsequent development. Prereq(s): BIO 308 or BIO 341 . Lab required.
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BIO 388 - Marine Biology Lab
Intensive multiweek field study of marine life at off-campus marine laboratories. Comprehensive, in-field-ecological analyses of representative temperate or tropical marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, rocky/sandy intertidal, mangroves, and estuarine areas. Prereq(s): BIO 210 . Lab required.
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BIO 395 - Topics in Biology
Focuses on specialized topic such as epidemiology, immunology, medical microbiology, nutrition, parasitology, physiological ecology, or virology, depending on faculty instructor. Previously offered as BIO 340. Prereq(s): Determined by instructor.
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BIO 396 - Biological Internship
Pairs students with professional scientists.
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BIO 398 - Independent Study: Library Research
Investigates literature on specific topic determined by student in conjunction with faculty sponsor. May be taken separately or as prelude to BIO 399 /BIO 499 for two-term research project.
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BIO 399 - Independent Study: Biological Research
Pursues lab, field, or theoretical work on topic of student interest. Students meet as group every other week to report on activities.
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BIO 435 - Senior Seminar in Marine Biology
Students direct analysis and discussions of integrative topics in marine biology. Emphasizes readings of classical and contemporary primary scientific literature. Prereq(s): Senior standing. Lecture only.
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BIO 440 - Senior Seminar: Topics in Biology
Students direct analysis and discussion of integrative topics. Emphasizes readings of classical and contemporary primary scientific literature. Prereq(s): Senior standing. Lecture only.
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BIO 498 - Independent Study: Library Research
Investigates literature on specific topic determined by student in conjunction with faculty sponsor. May be taken separately or as prelude to BIO 399 /BIO 499 for two-term research project.
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BIO 499 - Independent Study: Biological Research
Pursues lab, field, or theoretical work on topic of student interest. Students meet as group every other week to report on activities.
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Business |
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BUS 230 - Financial and Managerial Accounting
This course introduces theories and methods of using accounting systems information technology to solve problems and evaluate performance throughout the business lifecycle. The course explores financial and managerial accounting topics emphasizing the analysis of financial statements and managerial decision techniques. Prereq(s): MGT 101 or INB 200 .
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BUS 233 - Micro and Macro Economics
Introduces economic theory and analysis as they apply to personal and organizational decision-making. Examines economic concepts used to describe, explain, evaluate, predict, and address key social, political, economic problems of domestic and international business. Prereq(s): MGT 101 or INB 200 .
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BUS 236 - Statistics for Business
This course introduces the uses of information technology (MIS, Big Data) for data gathering, organization, and analysis. Covers descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics. Includes measures of central tendency, dispersion, skew, probability distributions, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, and multiple regressions. Prereq(s): MGT 101 or INB 200 .
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BUS 245 - International Organizational Behavior
Course reviews organizational behavior literature focusing on how leadership behaviors affect culture and organizational success. Other topics covered are overall leadership, group dynamics, personnel selection, worker motivation, and training. Prereq(s): MGT 101 or INB 200 .
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BUS 317 - Personal Finance
Personal Finance is the process of sourcing and using funds to achieve personal objectives. The course outlines a wide variety of financial instruments available for managing money. Applications include: personal financial statements, insurance, social security, investments, tax, retirement, estate planning, and personal financial planning as a profession. Prereq(s): Junior standing
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BUS 321 - Global Entrepreneurship
Examines entrepreneurship from ideation through product launch. Compares startup trends around the world. Engage with local entrepreneurs and early-stage companies in the community. Prepares students to pitch their ideas and develop a business model. Prereq(s): INB 200 or MGT 101 or instructor consent.
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BUS 331 - Financial Statement Analysis
The objective of this course is to develop the students ability to think critically about the information presented in financial statements. While the focus on this class will not be financial accounting rules, students will be expected to know or learn enough about accounting rules and regulations in order to properly interpret the information for analytical purposes. The ability to read, interpret and properly analyze financial data will ultimately be used to assess a firm’s current position, forecast future performance, develop financial plans/budgets, and evaluate corporate valuation. Prereq(s): BUS 230
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BUS 332 - Family Business Financial Management
The goal of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the unique characteristics and financial management practices of a family-owned business. Family businesses comprise 85% of the private sector employment in the United States. Many of our students either come from families with an existing business or intend on establishing one. After completing this course, the student will have a better understanding of the unique financial challenges and opportunities within this specific business environment. Prereq(s): BUS 230
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BUS 334 - Family Business Planning
Focusing on the challenges and rewards of family businesses, this course explores unique issues including officer selection, tax considerations, estate planning, family conflict management, employee and leadership development, training, and succession planning. Being aware of these unique issues will better prepare students for success in family and non-family firms. Prereq(s): BUS 245
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BUS 339 - Marketing Analytics
Marketing analytics is both an art and science to understand internal or external data patterns and predict and improve marketing performance. Students will learn what analytics is, some of the analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads, Talkwalker, Tableau) and the benefits of taking an analytics-based approach to decision making. Prereq(s): INB 337 or MGT 330 .
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BUS 348 - Investments
Explores theories and techniques of investing, especially in the stock and bond markets. Highlights basic security analysis and portfolio management, as well as financial planning in a changing economic environment. Prereq(s): MGT 320 & junior standing.
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BUS 369 - Global Business
Details strategies U.S. firms use to compete globally. Course will cover international competition, competitive advantage, international trade, international political economy, importing, exporting, licensing, foreign direct investment, and globalization. Prereq(s): MGT 101 & junior standing.
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BUS 375 - Advertising Promotion
Advertising, promotion, publicity, public relations, direct selling, and personal selling are processes for communication with current and prospective customers. Using problems and cases this course examines the marketing communication process, message development, media selection, management of the process, and evaluation of communication effects on consumer behavior. Prereq(s): MGT 330 & junior standing.
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BUS 376 - Personal Selling
Interactive class that focuses on sales processes, sales strategies and sales skills needed to be successful in any product or service business. Course will help students understand the customer calls “value” and the importance of developing relationships. Prereq(s): BUS 245 and junior standing.
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BUS 395 - Special Topics in Business
Course deals with significant economic, political, social, and ethical problems facing global businesses. Conducted as a seminar, discussions will be based on current journal articles. Prereq(s): BUS major, junior/senior standing.
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BUS 398 - Independent Research
Prereq(s): permission of department head.
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BUS 399 - Independent Research
Prereq(s): permission of department head.
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BUS 450 - Global Business Strategy
Taking a strategic approach to the challenges of managing the organization as a whole, this course examines the process, problems, and consequences of creating, implementing, and evaluating business strategy on a global scale. Prereq(s): Business Management majors: MGT 320 , MGT 330 , MGT 350 . International Business majors: INB 337 , INB 365 , and INB 372 .
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CLP 102 - Making Any Major Marketable
Don’t know exactly what you are going to do with your major/minor after graduation? Unsure how to talk about your curricular and co-curricular activities in professional settings? Team-taught by college faculty and career center staff, this course helps you package and market your experiences into a successful personal brand. Topics include resumes, cover letters, professional networking, interviewing, and graduate school. Offered as CR/NC.
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CLP 103 - Embarking on Your Career
Don’t know exactly what you are going to do with your major/minor after graduation? Unsure how to talk about your curricular and co-curricular activities in professional settings? Contemplative about how your own identities will show up in the workplace? Team-taught by college faculty, Center for Inclusion and Campus Involvement, and Center for Career and Life Planning staff, this course helps you package and market your experiences into a successful personal brand. Topics include resumes, cover letters, professional networking, workplace diversity questions, interviewing, and graduate school. This course counts as a 2-credit, general elective and counts towards the graduation hour requirement. Offered as CR/NC. Students may only receive credit for CLP 102, 103 or 104.
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CLP 104 - Acessing Your Career
Don’t know exactly what you are going to do with your major/minor after graduation? Unsure how to talk about your curricular and co-curricular activities in professional settings? Team-taught by college faculty and career center staff, this course helps you package and market your experiences into a successful personal brand. Topics include resumes, cover letters, professional networking, interviewing, and graduate school.
In addition, this course addresses topics relevant to a job applicant with a disability or chronic condition. We’ll explore how you might navigate the job market while advocating for access to resources that will help you to be successful in the workplace. Topics include: knowing your rights under the ADA, exploring strengths and challenges related to your physical and/or cognitive differences, finding inclusive employers and requesting accommodations, and disclosing your disability/health condition to interviewers and co-workers. Offered CR/NC. Students may only receive credit for CLP 102, 103 or 104.
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CLP 105 - Financial Literacy
This course is designed to introduce financial wellness principles to students through the lenses of emotional development, student identity theory, and career and life planning concepts. Through interactive class sessions, engaging material, and relevant assignments, students will explore the intricacies of money, budgeting, career exploration, life planning, and identity in multifaceted ways. Offered CR/NC.
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CLP 202 - Life Launch
If you are looking for a course that takes career and life planning topics to the next level, then this course is for you. Resume and cover letter basics will still be offered, but more in-depth lessons will feature content focused on next-level networking with employers, salary negotiation and practice, informational interviewing, job readiness, active career strategy formulation, understanding the multi-generational workforce and developing effective communication skills for the workplace. Offered CR/NC. Intended for juniors, seniors or students who have completed CLP 102, 103 or 104.
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CHM 120 - Chemistry I
Basic inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure and periodicity, stoichiometry, inorganic reactions (acid-base, precipitation, oxidation-reduction, complexation), and modern chemical bonding theories. Lab included. Prereq(s): Completion of Math Skills Inventory
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CHM 121 - Chemistry II
Continues introduction to chemistry by discussing bonding in solids and liquids, thermodynamics, acid-base and solubility equilibria, phase equilibria and colligative properties, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry and chemical kinetics. Lab included. Prereq(s): CHM 120 or CHM 130 or consent. Lab included.
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CHM 130 - Advanced Chemistry I
Chemistry course for science majors; involves understanding quantitative relationships and problem solving, so a strong mathematical background is needed. Topics include modern physical and inorganic chemistry focusing on atomic structure and periodicity, stoichiometry, and chemical bonding theories including quantum mechanics. Lab included. Prereq(s): Completion of Math Skills Inventory.
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CHM 131 - Advanced Chemistry II
Continues introduction to chemistry by focusing on intermolecular forces, thermodynamics, acid-base, solubility, and phase equilibria, as well as colligative properties, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and chemical kinetics. Lab included. Prereq(s): CHM 130 or CHM 120 and instructor consent.
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CHM 220/220L - Organic Chemistry I
Introduces the basic principles of organic chemistry including nomenclature, stereochemistry, physiochemical properties and reactions of carbon compounds. The laboratory (CHM 220L) will involve the mastering of modern laboratory techniques and instrumentation used in the synthesis, separation and identification of organic compounds. Prereq(s): C- in CHM 121 or CHM 131 or consent.
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CHM 221/221L - Organic Chemistry II
Builds upon the previous semester of organic chemistry through the advanced study of carbon compounds from a reactivity, mechanistic, and multi-step synthesis perspective. The laboratory (CHM 221L) will involve the synthesis, separation and identification of organic compounds. Prereq(s): CHM 220/220L .
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CHM 301 - Inorganic Chemistry
Studies fundamental principles of coordination compounds including the use of symmetry in molecular orbital theory, physiochemical properties of transition metal complexes, and basic bioinorganic, materials and organometallic chemistry. Laboratory will involve the synthesis, quantitative and structural analysis of a variety of representative inorganic and organometallic compounds. Lab included. Prereq(s): CHM 221/221L or consent.
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CHM 306 - Physical Chemistry II
Studies quantum and statistical mechanics. Introduces quantum mechanics and symmetry and their application to chemical bonding, atomic, and molecular spectroscopy. Statistical mechanics is a basic treatment of the connection between microscopic states and thermodynamic properties. Lab included. Prereq(s): CHM 305 .
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CHM 320 - Analytical Chemistry
Focuses on building quantitative skills and introduces the use of modern instrumental methods to characterize chemical systems. Topics include measurement basics, statistical treatment of data, electrochemistry, solution equilibria, spectroscopic methods, and separation techniques. Lab included. Prereq(s): CHM 221/221L
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CHM 400 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Provides a deeper understanding of modern instrumentation to analyze chemical samples in the context of solving complex real-world problems. Studies a variety of spectroscopic, microscopic, and surface analytical techniques to address chemical, biochemical, and environmental issues. Lab included. Prereq(s): CHM 320 .
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CHM 420 - Medicinal Chemistry
Introduces the field of study devoted to the design, synthesis, evaluation, and advancement of bioactive molecules into marketable drugs. The course covers the basic core tenants of medicinal chemistry at all levels of drug discovery beginning with choosing an appropriate biological target, the discovery of a molecule, through its optimization and development, and launch into the clinic. Prereq(s): BCH 335
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CHM 445 - Advanced Integrated Laboratory
Provides students with experience in advanced experimental approaches to solve complex and real world chemical problems. Projects involve perspectives, skills, and instrumentation from each of the divisions of chemistry. Prereq(s): consent.
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CHM 460 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Explores both theoretical and applied chemistry with an emphasis on primary literature. Topics vary based on sub-disciplinary interests of the faculty members such as catalysis, environmental chemistry, food biochemistry, materials science, medicinal chemistry, nanotechnology, polymers. Prereq(s): Determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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CHM 498 - Research I and II
Requires proposal of collaborative faculty/student laboratory project with required achievement of benchmarks and weekly meetings. Culminates in written thesis and oral presentation on work conducted. Capstone experience. Prereq(s): consent.
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CHM 499 - Research I and II
Requires proposal of collaborative faculty/student laboratory project with required achievement of benchmarks and weekly meetings. Culminates in written thesis and oral presentation on work conducted. Capstone experience. Prereq(s): consent.
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CHN 101 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese I
Introduces students to the fundamentals of the Mandarin Chinese language.
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CHN 102 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese II
Develops student’s vocabulary and grammatical skills in the Mandarin Chinese language. Prereq(s): CHN 101 or equivalent. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 151 - Elementary Chinese Conversation in the Language Living and Learning Community
Students in the Language Living and Learning Community work with the Chinese native-speaker tutor to make level-appropriate presentations. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 152 - Elementary Chinese Conversation II
Students work with the Chinese native-speaker tutor to make level-appropriate presentations and learn more about Chinese language, culture, and every day life. Prereq(s): CHN 101 . Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I
Reviews the basic structure of Mandarin Chinese grammar and the rules of pronunciation. Develops vocabulary, expression building, reading, and writing. Prereq(s): CHN 102 or equivalent. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II
Enhances student’s skills in writing, reading, and comprehension of Mandarin Chinese. Prereq(s): CHN 201 or equivalent. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 251 - Chinese Conversation II
Complements the grammatical and structural content of 200 and 300-level language courses. Focuses on verbal communication skills. Prereq(s): CHN 151 . Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 301 - Advanced Chinese I
For students with intermediate level of Mandarin Chinese to develop their all-around skills of the language, with particular attention to speech and reading skills. Prereq(s): CHN 202 or equivalent. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 302 - Advanced Chinese II
Enables students with an intermediate level of Mandarin Chinese to further develop conversation and composition skills. Prereq(s): CHN 301 or equivalent. Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CHN 401/402 - Advanced Chinese III/IV
Further develops students language and cultural competence through selected readings of authentic materials and hybrid media content, emphasizing pragmatic Chinese, spoken and written. Prereq(s): CHN 302 for CHN 401 and CHN 401 for CHN 402 Course taught in Foreign Language.
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CLS 103 - The Greeks and the Good Life
Provides an introduction to ancient Greek history and culture by examining the central question in Greek Moral theory: “What is the Good Life?” Course provides a foundation for further studies of ancient Greek literature, history, and philosophy.
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CLS 104 - When in Rome: Identity and Empire in Ancient Rome
An introduction to the history, literature, and culture of ancient Rome focusing on issues of changing identity from the foundation of the Roman state (8th century BC) to the conversion of the Empire to Christianity (4th century AD).
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CLS 105 - Ancient Rome in Contemporary Film and Media
Introduces Roman history, politics, and culture through film, television, and popular fiction. Examines how cinema and popular media affect our understanding of ancient Rome by contrasting primary sources and contemporary representations.
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CLS 232 - Greek Mythology
Plumbs content, structure, and function of myths in classical literature – from depths of chaos to divine machinations to labors of heroes – and examines them against background of ancient religion. Draws upon primary literary sources in translation supplemented by materials drawn from ancient art and archaeology and later retellings in literature and art. Recommended for non-majors.
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CLS 305 - Topics in Classical Studies
Focuses on such interdisciplinary topics as roots of Western sexuality, Greek medicine, Roman law, and rise of Christianity. Suitable for upper class non-majors. May be repeated for credit.
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CLS 306 - Topics in Classical Archaeology
Approaches the classical world using the disciplines of archaeology, and art history. Courses will be geared toward exploring aspects of the Classical World through a topical lens such as urbanism, colonialism, slavery, food, or citizenship.
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CLS 321 - Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity
Studies status of women in Greek and Roman world as context for discussion of misogyny, same-sex relations, and sexuality in literature, art, and religion. Assigns English translations of original sources and modern scholarly responses. Suitable for non-majors.
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CLS 322 - Classical Religion
Paganism and the Death of the Gods: Examines religious thought of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, “mystery” religions, and radically new Christianity. Suitable for majors and non-majors from history, religion, or philosophy.
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CLS 498 - Independent Study
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CLS 499 - Independent Study
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MUS 120 - Musical Awareness
Presents aspects of American folk music, jazz and rock, Western European art music, and non-Western music. Suitable for non-majors. May not count toward the major in music.
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MUS 121 - Introduction to Film Scoring.
Introduces students to facets of the music technology world. Utilizing recording software, notation software and MIDI sequencing, gives students insight into real world applications of these programs. Builds upon students’ previous aural training to begin working on projects that could be useful in real world job opportunities.
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MUS 140 - Introduction to Music Theory
Builds skills in notation, scales, harmony, and elementary sight-singing for those with little or no musical experience. Suitable for non-majors. May not count toward the major in music.
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MUS 150 - Introduction to Keyboard Music Theory
Teaches students to explore the language and skills of music performance through the study of music theory and beginning keyboard literature on a Triton LE Music Workstation. This technology gives students the opportunity to listen and play musical examples and understand the creative concept of music literature in a historical and cultural context.
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MUS 151 - Theory 1
A comprehensive approach to the study of theory fundamentals including a review of rudiments, an introduction to species counterpoint and fundamentals of tonal harmony as well as sight-singing and ear-training. Prereq(s): Placement test or consent.
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MUS 152 - Theory 2
Continues study of perceiving and writing music through exercises in diatonic harmony and voice leading expanded to include seventh chords, secondary harmony and modulation in the context of historical examples; includes sight-singing and ear-training. Keyboard Harmony/Secondary Piano laboratory required. Prereq(s): MUS 151 or consent.
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MUS 153 - Keyboard Harmony I
Teaches students the skills of harmonization, transposition, and sight-reading leading to the study of standard classical piano repertoire. Designed for all music majors and minors who are enrolled in MUS 151 . Skill emphasis placed on scale and chord constructions, chord progressions, diatonic harmonization, transposition, alto clef, and sight reading. Students must take this course concurrently with MUS 151 .
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MUS 154 - Keyboard Harmony II
A continuation of MUS 153 - Keyboard Harmony I . Emphasis on harmonization, transposition, modulation, improvisation, music dictation, and figured bass leading to four-part writing. Augmented and diminished triads, as well as major and minor seventh chords, also introduced. Other skills, such as reading tenor and alto clefs and score reading, taught in the latter part of the course. Students must take this course concurrently with MUS 152 . Prereq(s): MUS 153 .
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MUS 160 - History of Jazz
Examines American popular musical styles from 1930 to present – from musical components to musicians. Touches upon cultural, social, and historical milieu.
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MUS 165 - History of Rock and Roll
Probes sociological, cultural, political, and musical impact of rock and roll. Samples diverse style of “pop” music and discusses technology of electronic music.
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MUS 190 - Introduction to Music and Technology
Introduces musical uses of computers, synthesizers, and sound design. Students will learn to sequence, edit, mix, notate, and arrange music using modern techniques and computer applications. These applications include: Digital Performer, Sibelius, and Pro Tools. Knowledge of both computers and music is imperative.
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MUS 201 - Survey of Orchestral Literature
Study a large selection of major orchestral works from the late Baroque to the present to increase the understanding and appreciation of orchestral masterpieces.
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MUS 210 - Designing Music with Digital Media
Examines how technology has affected the history of music and how technology can be applied to the music of today’s composer and arranger. Utilizes notation and recording software, to teach important real world applications of existing theoretical knowledge. Utilizes and strengthens the writing, arranging, and aural abilities of the non-performing musician. Prereq(s): MUS 151 .
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MUS 215 - Discovering Music Through Technology
Introduces students to facets of the music technology world. Gives insight into real-world applications of recording software, notation software, and MIDI sequencing. Builds on previous aural training to begin working on projects that could be useful in real world job opportunities. Prereq(s): MUS 151 .
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