May 10, 2024  
2021-22 College of Liberal Arts 
    
2021-22 College of Liberal Arts [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


 

Greek

  
  • GRK 391 - Advanced Ancient Greek


    Translates ancient Greek texts chosen by students and instructor. Prereq(s): consent. (may be repeated)

Health Professions Advising

  
  • HPA 150 - Careers in Health Sciences


    Explores various careers in the health sciences including human and veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, and other related fields. Provides students with information about the scope of disciplines through lectures, student research, and guest speakers from the medical fields. Requirements for successful application to programs and specific issues in medicine are discussed. Additional Courses Occasionally Offered
  
  • HPA 397 - Health Sciences Observership


    Students interested in health-related careers can gain practical experience through the Advent Health Observership or related program. With HPA support, juniors may plan academic observerships/internships with working practitioners for credit. Additional Courses Occasionally Offered

Hebrew

  
  • HBR 101 - Elementary Hebrew I


    This course is an introduction to Modern Hebrew and to contemporary Israeli culture. It is the first course in a two-semester Elementary Hebrew sequence that introduces speaking, listening, reading and writing for beginners. In this course, students develop a foundation in the language by acquiring a vocabulary base, an understanding of grammar and sentence structure, and an awareness of the cultural contexts in which the language is used. 
  
  • HBR 102 - Elementary Hebrew II


    The second semester of the first-year course in Modern Hebrew continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Hebrew language and contemporary Israeli culture while ensuring a solid command of fundamental grammatical structures, communicative skills, reading and writing. Through written and verbal exercises, students will enhance their vocabulary and grammatical skills.  Prereq(s): HBR 101  
  
  • HBR 201 - Intermediate Hebrew


    Reinforces skills acquired during the first year of speaking, listening, reading and writing modern Hebrew.  using short stories, songs, newspaper articles, blog posts, and television episodes, students learn intermediate level vocabulary and grammar and further their knowledge and understanding of contemporary israeli literature and culture Prereq(s): HBR 102  

History

  
  • HIS 120 - Decade of Decision


    Introduces the study of history through an examination of the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural events of a specific ten-year period (chosen by the instructor). Appropriate for non-majors. BASED ON INSTRUCTOR:  Ewing (Europe), Savala (Latin America), Strom (U.S), Yao, Asia.  May be repeated for credit.
  
  • HIS 125 - History of a City


    Introduces historical study through the examination of the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural history of a particular city (chosen by the instructor). Appropriate for non-majors. BASED ON INSTRUCTOR: Ewing (Europe), Savala (Latin America), Strom (U.S.), Yao (Asia).  May be repeated for credit.
  
  • HIS 140 - African-American History Pre-Civil War


    Surveys the political, social, and economic issues shaping African-American experiences from the colonial period to Reconstruction. Appropriate for non-majors. (U.S.)
  
  • HIS 141 - African-American History Post-Civil War


    Surveys the political, social, and economic issues shaping African-American experiences from the Reconstruction Era to present day. Appropriate for non-majors. (U.S.)
  
  • HIS 160 - United States Planning History


    Examines the evolution of city planning in the U.S. from mid-nineteenth century to the present. Focuses on the changing spatial forms and functions of American cities, and how these changes relate to socioeconomic and political aspects of urbanization, as well as to changes in technology. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the relationships between historical developments associated with urban infrastructure, planning theory, and planning practice to understand how urban planning evolved into its current practices. Appropriate for non-majors. (U.S.)
  
  • HIS 161 - Modern China


    Introduction to modern Chinese history from the Opium War to the present. Themes include the Western intrusion, rise of nationalism, cultural and identity crises, revolutions, and current economic reform. Appropriate for non-majors. (Asia)
  
  • HIS 163 - Modern East Asia


    A survey of East Asian Countries – China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam – their tradition and modern transformation after the Western intrusion. Appropriate for non-majors. (Asia)
  
  • HIS 165 - Modern Japan


    Survey of modern Japanese history from Tokugawa era to present, including topics of the Western intrusion, Meiji Restoration, democratic experiment and rise of militarism, U.S. occupation, and economic take-off. Appropriate for non-majors. (Asia) Previously offered as HIS 150.
  
  • HIS 230 - Historical Methodology: Europe


    Teaches critical, transferable skills. Through the lens of European history, students will become expert in research, hone their analytical abilities, and learn to communicate fluently. (Europe) Previously offered as HIS 202.
  
  • HIS 240 - Historical Methodology: American


    Teaches critical, transferable skills. Through the lens of American history, students will become expert in research, hone their analytical abilities, and learn to communicate fluently. (U.S.) Previously offered as HIS 204.
  
  • HIS 250 - Historical Methodology: Latin America


    Teaches critical, transferable skills. Through the lens of Latin American history, students will become expert in research, hone their analytical abilities, and learn to communicate fluently. (Latin America) Previously offered as HIS 203.
  
  • HIS 260 - Historical Methodology: Asia


    Teaches critical, transferable skills. Through the lens of Asian history, students will become expert in research, hone their analytical abilities, and learn to communicate fluently. (Asia) Prevously offered as HIS 201.
  
  • HIS 329 - Aspects of War


    Topics to Vary: Examines the political, social, economic, and personal impact of warfare. What has caused and resulted from this most brutal of human struggles? Conflict under consideration will vary according to the instructor as will the particular emphasis of the material covered. BASED ON INSTRUCTOR:   Ewing (Europe), Savala (Latin America) Strom (U.S.), Yao (Asia). Previously offered as HIS 375.  May be repeated for credit. Prereq(s): One history course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 332 - The Crusades


    Covers the medieval crusading movement from its roots up to the 1500s, in the Middle East and Europe. Students also analyze modern receptions of the movement. Prereq(s): One history course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 335 - The Dark Ages? Europe 300-800


    Explores the late antique/early medieval period (300-800) in Europe and the Middle East, focusing on religious conversion (Christian and Islamic). political diversification and conquest, and Rome’s legacy. Previously offered as HIS 374. Prereq(s): One history course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 337 - Law and Order in Medieval Europe


    Explores concepts of law and order in high medieval Europe (ca. 1000 to ca. 1250 CE), as European civilizations left the ‘dark ages’ behind. Covers political history of western Europe, religious reforms and growing papacy, legal revolutions, and economic and cultural expansion into frontier zones. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 340 - History of American Sexuality


    Examines American sexuality from colonial era to present. Traces societal attitudes toward premarital and teen sex, gendered sexual pleasure, prostitution, abortion, contraception, eugenics, pregnancy, and other sexual issues. (U.S.) Previously offered as HIS 340. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.

     

     

  
  • HIS 346 - The United States Since 1945


    Approaches post-WWII years thematically, emphasizing social and cultural trends. (U.S.) Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 347 - History of Urban America


    An analysis of the growth and development of urban space in the U.S. Special emphasis on how cities developed and their impact on politics, economics, and culture. Incorporates analysis of the technological transformation associated with urban life, infrastructure, and city planning in U.S. society. (U.S.) Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 349 - Race and Ethnicity in United States


    Introduction to racial and ethnic identity issues through critical examination of the social, political, and economic factors that helped to construct identity in the United States. Examines how America’s racial and ethnic ideas were created, maintained, and what is at stake when we struggle to define race/ethnic identity. (U.S.) Previously offered as HIS 370. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 351 - Mexico-United States Relations


    Examines interactions of Mexico and the United States from the early 1800s through the contemporary period. (Latin America) Previously offered as HIS 320. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 353 - Modern Mexican History


    Covers the historical development of Mexico from its independence from Spain in 1821 through the contemporary era. (Latin America) Previously offered as HIS 322.
  
  • HIS 355 - Modern Latin American History


    Covers the historical development of Latin America from the emergence of modern nation-states (ca. mid-1800s) through the contemporary period. (Latin America) Previously offered as HIS 323. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 357 - Colonial Mexican History


    Examines the historical development of Colonial Mexico; the period from the arrival of the Spanish in the New World to Mexico’s independence in 1821. (Latin America) Previously offered as HIS 321. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 360 - History of Chinese Civilization


    Examines changes and continuities in Chinese history and culture from ancient times to the eve of the Western intrusion. (Asia) Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 361 - Contemporary China


    Examines China’s recent reforms initiated by Deng Xiaoping that was responsible for its rise to a regional and world power. (Asia) Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 362 - Foreign Policy in the Western Hemisphere


    Presents patterns, themes, and developments in foreign policy, with emphasis on 20th century. BASED ON INSTRUCTOR: Ewing (Europe), Savala (Latin America), Strom (U.S.), Yao (Asia).  May be repeated for credit. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 366 - Mao and the Chinese Revolution


    Examines the origins, development and characteristics of the Chinese Communist Revolution with the focus on Mao Zedong’ role. (Asia) Previously offered as HIS 349. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 367 - U.S. and China Relations


    Examines historical evolution of the U.S. and China’s relations and their current challenges. (Asia) Previously offered as HIS 350. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 372 - The Reformation


    Analyzes causes and consequences of Protestant Reformation in 16th and early 17th centuries. Ranges over religious, political, and social causes of Reformation in Germany, Switzerland, and England; reaction of Roman Catholic Church to Protestant challenge; and social, political, and intellectual consequences of the movement. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent. Suitable for non-majors. (Europe)
  
  • HIS 383 - The Decline of Europe


    Explains cultural and intellectual impact of Europe’s loss of equilibrium and hegemony after 1914. Touches upon effect of WWI, rise of totalitarianism, sensation of anomie, disintegration of colonial empires, WWII, and Holocaust. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent. Suitable for non-majors. (Europe)
  
  • HIS 395 - Topics in History


    Probes narrow topic in history. BASED ON INSTRUCTOR.  Ewing (Europe), Savala (Latin America), Strom (U.S.), Yao (Asia). Previously offered as HIS 325 (Fall 2019) and HIS 365.  May be repeated for credit. Prereq(s): One history (HIS) course or instructor consent.
  
  • HIS 397 - History Internship


    Provides on-the-job experience. Students may choose internships from approved list provided by Career and Life Planning, or they may make own arrangements within established guidelines by Career and Life Planning.
  
  • HIS 480 - Selected Studies in History


    Focuses on topic chosen in consultation with instructor. Ewing (Europe), Savala (Latin America), Strom (U.S.), Yao (Asia).  May be repeated for credit. Prereq(s): History major; junior/senior standing; 3.33 cumulative average or better; and consent of instructor and department head.  May be repeated for credit.
  
  • HIS 490 - Senior Capstone Course


    Challenges majors to trace their intellectual growth from the first course to senior year: what and how they have learned; how their ideas have changed, been modified, or solidified; how they might approach issues with new insights and skills. Each student compiles portfolio and uses it to construct an academic autobiography, emphasizing methodology and historiographical skills they have acquired. Requires paper on historical origins of contemporary event, problem, or issue. Seminar.

Interdisciplinary Studies

  
  • INT 496 - Senior Seminar in Neuroscience


    An intensive interdisciplinary investigation of theory, research, and practice relating to neuroscience; requires students to apply knowledge and skills from courses across the student’s major and minor. Offered annually. Prereq(s): Completion of Neuroscience foundation and elective courses.

International Business

  
  • INB 200 - Introduction to International Business


    Introduces basic concepts and examines key forces impacting international business. Examines global, political, economic, cultural, legal, demographic, geographic, and historical processes to understand how the world economy functions. Discusses international institutions, country market evaluations, foreign direct investment, the multinational company and its functions (organizational behavior, finance, marketing, operations), as well as the ethical environment of global business.
  
  • INB 201 - Technology and Global Business


    Examines technologies important to the competitive operations of global businesses. Technologies such as business software applications, Internet, multimedia, videogames, databases, web services, wireless, and global telecommunications will be understood in relation to their effect on global business.
  
  • INB 214 - Global Business of Sport


    Creates awareness of the magnitude of global expansion and development of sport, and provides familiarity with the principal “players” (firms and organizations) on the global scene, major issues in global sports, and business opportunities that are created internationally. Underlying focus on contrasts between the U.S. sport industry and foreign markets.
  
  • INB 215 - The Global Entertainment Business


    Introduces students to the business side of the multifaceted world of entertainment, including the areas of film, theater, music, and theme parks. Covers the economics, finance, management, and marketing of the industry in addition to current business issues. There may be periodic visits from industry professionals.
  
  • INB 225 - Sustainable Business Practices


    Recognizing the need to manage natural resources more responsibly, international firms have adopted sustainable strategies for resource acquisition and use (known as “Green Management”). Using case studies, this course explores such strategies from a managerial perspective.
  
  • INB 268 - International Social Entrepreneurship


    Introduces students to the different types of socially entrepreneurial businesses. Covers modes of entry, how to develop entrepreneurial organizations and how to sustain a business that does well while doing good.
  
  • INB 295 - Special Topics in International Business


    Deals with significant economic, political, social, and ethical problems facing global businesses. Conducted as a seminar with discussion based on current journal articles. Prereq(s): INB 200   (minimum grade C required)
  
  • INB 311 - Asian Business Environment


    Examines the nature and development of capitalism in Asia and the problems and issues involved in conducting business in Asia. Uses case studies to investigate how differences in cultures and business practices affect international business; special institutions in Asia; entry strategies by transnational firms; the differences in economic and political circumstances across Asia; and future economic prospects for Asia. Prereq(s): INB 200  (minimum grade C required) or junior standing 
  
  • INB 336 - Advanced Business Statistics


    Hands-on, applied statistics course focusing on statistical decision making. Emphasis is placed on regressions analysis (inference, multiple regression, diagnostics, logistic regression). Extensions are made to time series analysis and forecasting. Other topics covered will include design of experiments, risk analysis, and introduction to data mining, depending on the needs of enrolled students. Prereq(s): BUS 236 (minimum grade C required) 
  
  • INB 337 - International Marketing Management


    Examines strategic marketing and market entry decisions in the context of dynamic global, regional, and country market forces. Emphasizes how international marketers standardize and adapt product/service, pricing, channel, and communication strategies to meet target market needs and company objectives. Students will develop a comprehensive international marketing plan for a specified product or service. Prereq(s): BUS 230 BUS 233 , and BUS 236  (minimum grade C required in prereq course(s))
  
  • INB 342 - International Human Resource Management


    Examines approaches to human resource management (HRM) and implications for competitiveness, standards of living, and quality of life. Topics include competitive advantages, core competencies, HR roles and responsibilities, employee rights, employee relations, employee performance, motivation, communication, recruitment, selection, retention, training, compensation, and evaluation. Taught from a comparative HRM perspective using a variety of case studies. Prereq(s): INB 200   (minimum grade C required)
  
  • INB 365 - International Operations & MIS


    Examines the competitive transformation of an organization’s inputs into the products and services that customers value. The focus is on achieving the optimal configuration of production and information systems that different organizations need to be successful in an international context. Prereq(s): BUS 230 , BUS 233  and BUS 236   (minimum grade C required in prereq course(s))
  
  • INB 366 - Global Impact Investing


    Introduces students to a spectrum of global impact investing; philanthropic, social entrepreneurs and large firms. Methods of assessing impact will give students hands on experience with impact investing.
  
  • INB 367 - International Financial Statement Analysis


    Introduces students to the different types of financial statement analysis across borders. Covers ways of analyzing these statements to better understand the operations of the firm. Prereq(s): BUS 230 .
  
  • INB 372 - International Financial Management


    Introduces theory and practice of international finance. Topics include global monetary system, international currency exchanges, capital mobility, central banks, and financial aspects of international trade theory, foreign direct investments, regional economic integration, and specialized institutions (i.e., International Monetary Fund – IMF). Prereq(s): BUS 230 ; BUS 233 , BUS 236   (minimum grade C required in prereq course(s))
  
  • INB 373 - International Investments


    Exposes students to theory and techniques used for solving many different investment problems. Problem solving skills will involve spreadsheet modeling, portfolio, asset, and derivative analysis in a global environment. Prereq(s): BUS 233 , BUS 236 .
  
  • INB 375 - International Alternative Investments


    How art, wine, stamps, coins, musical instruments, collectibles and funds of such emotional assets have performed in terms of risk, return profile, and correlations with other asset classes. Prereq(s): BUS 233 , BUS 236  , or equivalent.
  
  • INB 376 - International Supply Chain Analytics


    Provides in-depth coverage of supply chain analytics - from inventory and sourcing, through logistics, sustainability, and supply management models. Students will understand several aspects of global sourcing in the context of competition across the extended enterprise. Students will acquire the tools for negotiating under uncertainty in ways that align incentives across the supply chain. Prereq(s): INB 365 .
  
  • INB 377 - International Real Estate


    From a value perspective the course addresses significant economic, financial, social, and ethical problems in global real estate. We investigate investment opportunities including commercial and residential development, financing, operations, and ownership. Prereq(s): BUS 230 , BUS 233 .
  
  • INB 378 - Foreign Exchange (FOREX) Trading and Analysis


    FOREX markets are fundamental to international business as without foreign exchange, there could be no international trade. Currency markets reflect economic disparities among trading nations and FOREX trading & analysis offers a unique contemporary insight into how economic indicators e.g. balance of payments or interest rates are influenced by daily news flow.They are the largest trading markets in the world with over $5 trillion in total notional principal changing hands every day. Crypto currency trading and analysis is also addressed within this course. Prereq(s): BUS 236  
  
  • INB 380 - Global Brand Management


    Brand management is organized around the product and management decisions that must be made to build, measure, and manage brand equity. Objectives are: 1) to increase understanding of the important issues in planning and evaluating brand strategies and 2) to provide the appropriate theories, models, and research tools to make better branding decisions. Course covers the role of brands, the concepts of brand equity, ways to build and measure brand equity, and how to implement a brand measurement system. Prereq(s): BUS 233 , BUS 236   (minimum grade C required in prereq course(s))
  
  • INB 395 - Special Topics in International Business


    Deals with significant economic, political, social, and ethical problems facing global businesses. Conducted as a seminar with discussion based on current journal articles. Prereq(s): INB 200  (minimum grade C required) and junior standing 
  
  • INB 397 - International Business Internship


    Designed to provide students with carefully monitored work or service experience in international business environments. Students may choose internships from a list of opportunities generated by Career Services or they may develop their own internships (within College guidelines). Prereq(s): Completed one 300 level INB core course.
  
  • INB 398/399 - Independent Study/Research



Japanese

  
  • JPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I


    An introduction to the Japanese language, stressing speaking, listening and writing systems. JPN 101 assumes no previous study of the language.
  
  • JPN 102 - Elementary Japanese II


    An introduction to the Japanese language, stressing speaking, listening and writing systems. Prereq(s): JPN 101  

Latin

  
  • LAT 101 - Introductory Latin


    Emphasizes grammar, syntax, and translation of simple prose through oral and written exercises. Connects Latin roots to English words and introduces historical and cultural aspects of Roman civilization.
  
  • LAT 102 - Introductory Latin


    Emphasizes grammar, syntax, and translation of simple prose through oral and written exercises. Connects Latin roots to English words and introduces historical and cultural aspects of Roman civilization.
  
  • LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin


    Reviews grammar and syntax while expanding reading comprehension and speed and facility in translation. Prereq(s): LAT 102  or two to three years of high school Latin (see instructor).
  
  • LAT 202 - Intermediate Latin


    Reviews grammar and syntax while expanding reading comprehension and speed and facility in translation. Prereq(s): LAT 102  or two to three years of high school Latin (see instructor).
  
  • LAT 391 - Advanced Latin


    Translates Latin texts chosen by students and instructor. Prereq(s): Instructor consent. (may be repeated)

Latin American Cultures

  
  • LAC 200 - Foundations of Latin America and Caribbean Culture & Society


    Surveys Latin American and Caribbean history, anthropology, and literature. Addresses the region’s prehistory, colonialism, slavery, kinship, music, dance, race and identity, tourism, transnational encounters, and globalization.
  
  • LAC 325 - Women in Latin America


    Explores women’s experience in Latin America as they negotiate their lives within a context of constraints and opportunities that range from how they conceive of themselves, to their status and role within the family and community, to global influences. Prereq(s): Completion of one ANT, LAC, or international relations course.
  
  • LAC 330 - The Rise of Modern Brazil


    This course examines several key aspects of Brazil’s modern development, including the Vargas era (1930-1954), military rule and re-democratization (1964-1985), contemporary issues of crime and urban segregation, and the country’s rising importance in global affairs. Prereq(s): LAC 200 ,  POL 100  or  POL 130  
  
  • LAC 400 - Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean Studies


    Highlights research on contemporary problems. May delve into health of institutions in light of economic development (and underdevelopment); revolution and radicalization of masses; overpopulation, land scarcity, and hunger; human rights; role of elite in social and political life; social activism of the Catholic Church; and today’s revolutions. Taught in English. Prereq(s): Second-semester junior or senior standing and LAC 200 .

Literature

  
  • LIT 231 - Survey of German Literature I


    Spotlights specific themes in German literature such as Madness and Evil or Germans and Jews. Students read works in English. Course taught in English.
  
  • LIT 243 - 19th and 20th Century French Novel


    Examines the major literary trends and ideas of the 19th and 20th centuries as defined by the classic works by Hugo, Flaubert, Zola, Proust, Gide, and Camus through novels and films. Novels in translation, films subtitled. Course taught in English.
  
  • LIT 251 - Fiction into Film


    Explores the relationship between some key works of German literature/biography and their film versions. Students read works in English. Course taught in English.

Management

  
  • MGT 101 - Introduction to Responsible Business Management


    Introduces students to the complex business world. Students will develop thought leadership through exposition to complex issues facing global business leaders. Themes covered include sustainability, managing complexity, ethical decision making, critical thinking, teamwork, and cross-boundary leadership skills. The course also introduces personal and professional development opportunities that enhance career preparedness.
  
  • MGT 312 - Responsible Business Leadership


    Focuses on understanding the mindsets of responsible leaders (commitments, vision, values, ethics, and philosophy); developing leadership skills, styles, strengths, and relationships; and using leadership to promote social responsibility, resolve conflicts, and overcome obstacles. Prereq(s): BUS 245   (minimum grade C required)
  
  • MGT 316 - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving


    Critical Thinking is the foundation for analytic decision making. Students will learn to frame problems, define objectives, recognize information needs, analyze fact, value, and policy issues, evaluate options, design creative solutions, and develop implementation plans. Using case studies, students will apply these skills to a variety of business problems. Prereq(s): BUS 245  or junior standing.
  
  • MGT 320 - Entrepreneurial and Corporate Finance


    Finance is the process of using funds to achieve business objectives. Entrepreneurial Finance focuses on the needs of new and growing organizations. Corporate Finance focuses on mature, on-going organizations. This course introduces theories, concepts and tools for financial planning, analysis, evaluation, and decision-making in for-profit, non-profit, and social enterprises. Prereq(s): BUS 230 , BUS 233  and BUS 236  (minimum grade C required in prereq course(s))
  
  • MGT 330 - Entrepreneurial Marketing


    This course introduces strategic marketing management, including contemporary marketing theory and practices. The following key concepts and skills are covered: marketing strategy and planning; segmentation, target marketing and positioning; product development and pricing; advertising, promotion and distribution; metrics for measuring marketing performance; brand equity; and writing a marketing plan. Prereq(s): BUS 230 , BUS 233  and BUS 236  (minimum grade C required in prereq course(s)) 
  
  • MGT 342 - Human Resource Management


    Human Resource Management (HRM) is the process of creating value (increased competitiveness, standards of living, and quality of life) through effective people management. This includes appropriate attitudes, competencies, roles and responsibilities, recruitment, selection, retention, training, compensation motivation, communication, employee relations, performance improvement, and evaluation. Prereq(s): BUS 245   (minimum grade C required)
  
  • MGT 350 - Supply Chain Management & MIS


    Informs the student on the fundamental role supply chain management plays in the global economy, while stimulating critical thinking in the areas of supply chain strategy, planning, and operation. Prereq(s): BUS 230 , BUS 233 , BUS 236 , and BUS 245   (minimum grade C required in prereq course(s))
  
  • MGT 352 - Project Management


    This course involves the planning, organizing, implementing, evaluation, and utilization of resources to achieve a particular objective, according to a defined standard of quality, on a specific schedule, and within a budget. This course develops the critical thinking skills necessary to be effective in entry level project management positions. Prereq(s): BUS 245  or junior standing.
  
  • MGT 354 - High Performance Organizations


    High Performance Organizations (HPO) are identified with consistently high levels of profitability, productivity, quality, ROI, customer loyalty (retention), and employee loyalty (retention). Using case studies students examine the corporate philosophies, enlightened policies, core competencies, and best practices which characterize HPOs. Prereq(s): BUS 236  and BUS 245   (minimum grade C required in prereq course(s))
  
  • MGT 378 - Business Consulting


    This two-credit-hour course fulfills features a semester-long business consulting project with a nonprofit or for-profit organization. Each student will work with a client-organization to define and analyze a business opportunity/problem and present potential value-added solutions to the client. Students select their projects/clients, with the instructor’s approval. Prereq(s): BUS 245 .
  
  • MGT 395 - Topics in Management



Mathematics

  
  • MAT 102 - Financial Reasoning


    Apply rules of formal logical and critical analysis of data in media platforms.  Explore financial literacy in budgets, tax codes, investments and debt.  Learn how to model financial data using linear and exponential models.
  
  • MAT 103 - Statistical Reasoning


    An introduction to the principles of statistical reasoning and probability. Statistical concepts include study design (experiments and observational studies), numerical summaries, statistical displays, data analysis, inference. Probability concepts include event probability, compound probability, conditional probability, and counting techniques.
  
  • MAT 105 - The Mathematics of Democracy


    Applies rules of formal logic and statistical analysis of data in analysis of campaign platforms and media reports during the national election season. Explores voting theory and apportionment theory. Prereq(s): HS Algebra II.
  
  • MAT 106 - Geometry for Teachers


    Explores fundamental concepts of Euclidean geometry, transformational geometry, and graph theory, including area, volume, and scaling; polygons, polyhedra, and angles; and circles, spheres, and symmetry.
  
  • MAT 107 - Mathematics for Teachers


    Explores areas of mathematics of importance to elementary school teachers. Emphasis on developing students’ ability to solve problems in the areas of set theory, number theory, algebra, and geometry.
  
  • MAT 108 - Essential Math


    Basic mathematical competency course required for Rollins Plan students. Covers displaying and describing data; functions including linear, exponential and multivariable; linear regression and correlation; and basic probability. Prereq(s): High school Algebra II. Co-requisite(s): MAT 108L .
  
  • MAT 108L - Essential Math Lab


    Develops proficiency in the use of spreadsheets to prepare students for MAT 108. Topics include formulas, charts and graphs, autofill, tables and pivot tables, and sorting. Co-requisite(s): MAT 108 .
  
  • MAT 109 - Pre-calculus Mathematics


    Discusses function, including behavior and properties of elementary functions – polynomial, rational, exponential, and trigonometric. Stresses understanding of graphs through use of graphing calculator. Requires review of algebra but no use of calculus. Prepares students for MAT 110  and MAT 111 .
  
  • MAT 110 - Applied Calculus


    Applies concept of derivative to economics, business, and life sciences. Includes partial differentiation with applications. Prereq(s): High School pre-calculus or equivalent. Not open to students with credit in MAT 111 .
 

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