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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Biology
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BIO 240 - Accelerated Human Anatomy and Physiology
This course covers structural and functional relationships of the human body systems, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Regulatory processes that integrate body cells, tissues, and organs will be discussed. This course assumes a basic understanding of cellular physiology and is intended only for students in the nursing program. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 142 The Living Earth: The Cellular and Molecular World ; enrollment in the UMF-UMA Nursing Partnership
Credits: 4
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BIO 252 - Genetics
Designed to relate the mode of gene expression at the molecular, cellular, organism, and population levels. Laboratory experience introduces basic laboratory techniques and requires students to design and carry out small-scale research projects in genetics. Course Typically Offered: Odd fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 4
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BIO 253 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This course is a continuation of BIO 150N Human Anatomy & Physiology I and will focus on the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The laboratory portion closely follows lecture content. This course is not designed to fulfill the science general education requirement and is designed for Pre-Professional tracks. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or permission of instructor
Credits: 4
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BIO 265 - Ecological Restoration
Ecological restoration seeks to aid ecosystems and their associated species in recovery after human-caused disturbance or degradation. While the process of ecological restoration is often focused on the recovery of degraded ecosystems, in this class we will broaden the scope to include speciesspecific restoration. Students will explore the biological and ecological foundations of restoration as well as the practical considerations of planning and implementing restoration projects, and what makes restoration projects succeed or fail. Special attention will be granted to ecological restoration in the context of sustainability and climate change. Students will also engage with the political and social aspects of restoration project development and implementation. Class content includes lecture, peer-to-peer teaching, review and discussion of scientific literature and restoration project planning documents, field trips to local restoration projects, guest speakers involved in ecological restoration programs, and team development of restoration planning documents. Limited (1-3) day-long field trips are required. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses. Cross-Listed: ENV 265 . Course Typically Offered: Every 2 to 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 , BIO 142 , BIO 212 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 277 - Special Topics
Covers specialized topics not covered in the biology curriculum. May be repeated for credit when the topic differs. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 3
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BIO 294 - Forest Ecology and Conservation
A study of the ecology, management, and conservation of plant species and forest ecosystems. Focus on ecological principles and their application to sustaining biological diversity in exploited and pristine habitats. Field work and examples will emphasize Maine forests and controversies. Field trips, writing, oral presentations, and group and independent inquiry are required. Overnight weekend field trip possible. Cross-Listed: ENV 294 . Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 351 - Microbiology
This course emphasizes microbial genetics and physiology, and the complex interrelationship of pathogen and host. Sub-topics covered include bacteriology, virology, immunology, medical microbiology, environmental microbiology, and molecular breeding. The laboratory experience is project-based and requires students to design and carry out a small-scale research project. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 252 or concurrent enrollment in BIO 240 , or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 355 - Mammalogy
Students will explore the evolution, taxonomy, morphology, adaptive strategies, and ecology of mammals, with an emphasis on North American species. Conservation challenges and solutions are explored. Student engage with these topics through a combination of lecture, guest speakers, peer-to-peer teaching, and discussing relevant scientific literature. Field labs and trips provide hands-on experience with common techniques used to study mammals in the field. The course emphasizes scientific inquiry in an applied setting through development, implementation and presentation of research projects, as well as partnership with local and regional conservation and management oriented organizations. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 to 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 , BIO 142 , BIO 212 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 356 - Developmental Biology
Developmental Biology provides an overview of the principles of animal development: from single cells to complex, multicellular organisms. The course will focus on model organisms (fruit fly, frog, zebrafish, chicken, and mouse) to illustrate numerous topics in stem cells, cell differentiation, embryogenesis, and morphogenesis. Students will also gain an in-depth understanding of cell signaling pathways, transcriptional regulation, and sex determination. The laboratory focuses on histological examinations of development and includes a project-based approach to understand a chosen developmental gene. Course Typically Offered: Every other spring, odd years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 4
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BIO 363 - Evolutionary Biology
This course covers the theory and mechanisms of evolution and natural selection, and explores examples of how evolution is expressed in the natural world. Topics include adaptation, natural selection, speciation and phylogenetics, population structure and differentiation, isolating mechanisms, evolutionary rates, coevolving systems, and molecular evolution. The laboratory section uses data analysis and simulation demonstrations to explore quantitative approaches to studying evolution in practice. Course Typically Offered: Every other year.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 4
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BIO 374 - Biochemistry
The structure, physical properties, chemical properties, and functions of the molecules that constitute living organisms will be studied. Bioenergetics and metabolic pathways are surveyed. General techniques for separation, analysis, and characterization of biomolecules are introduced. Cross-Listed: CHY 374 Course Typically Offered: Every two years.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 241 or Instructor Permission
Credits: 4
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BIO 377 - Special Topics in Biology
Covers specialized topics not covered in the biology curriculum. May be repeated for credit when topic differs. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 3
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BIO 383 - Aquatic Biology
Study of freshwater lakes and streams emphasizing the interrelationships of biological, chemical, and physical factors. Includes practical experience in taking and evaluating samples from aquatic environments. Cross-Listed: ENV 383 . Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 4
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BIO 390 - Biology Internship/Field Experience
Experiential learning situation where the student can earn credit for appropriate activities. (Up to 4 credits may be applied to required biology electives.) The experience should involve the gathering and manipulation of biological data. Proposals should be developed in conjunction with a biology faculty member and must be approved by the biology faculty. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail only Course Typically Offered: Every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Biology majors with at least 16 program credits AND permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4-16
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BIO 391 - Entomology
Overview of the biology of insects, including evolution, morphology and physiology, taxonomy, biogeography, behavior, ecology, and interactions with humans in terms of environmental services, human health, and economic impacts. Requires field trips, field projects, and laboratory work. Course Typically Offered: At least once every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 4
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BIO 396 - Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
Behavioral ecology is the study of the behavior of animals (including humans) in nature, from an evolutionary perspective. This course explores both the ecological factors involved in selecting for behaviors as well as the current environmental conditions that trigger them. Topics covered include mating strategies, habitat choice, optimal foraging, communication, parental care, mating and social systems, and the evolution of cooperation and cooperative systems. Students will engage in interactive lab experiences and develop and carry out their own independent research projects of their choosing. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 required for Biology and Secondary Ed majors; all others by permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 397 - Independent Study
An opportunity for the student majoring in life sciences to initiate and carry out a biological study in accordance with scientific procedures and under the supervision of an appropriate staff member. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Twelve hours of Biology and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 2 -4
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BIO 477 - Special Topics in Biology
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic.
Credits: 3
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BIO 497 - Independent Study
An opportunity for the student majoring in life sciences to initiate and carry out a biological study in accordance with scientific procedures and under the supervision of an appropriate staff member. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Twelve hours of Biology and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 2 - 4
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Business
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BUS 101 - Business, Society and Sustainability
This course assumes businesses are allowed to exist and operate by society, which gives them social legitimacy, and focuses on the social and ethical responsibilities that organizations and the people that own and manage them have in return to society. The course reviews the impacts that businesses have on stakeholders from a management perspective, and how these issues have to be strategically and operationally managed by such organizations. Topics covered include personal and business ethics, the role of governments and technology, crisis management, and the impacts on consumers, employees, the environment, and the community. The course also reviews the assessment of corporate social performance and reporting thereon. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 130 - Introduction to Recreation & Tourism
This course provides an introduction to recreation. It will focus on outdoor recreation, both commercial and community-based, related travel, tourism, and hospitality components, as well as recreation programming. In addition to addressing the need for recreation for all people throughout the life cycle, it will examine the initiation and management of a recreation business, including start-up strategies, feasibility studies, financing sources, financial and strategic management, and marketing and operations management. This course does not count as a Business elective for the Business Administration Program. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 203 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
In this course, we examine various aspects of financial accounting, including fundamental accounting relationships and analyses of the primary financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows). The course adopts a user perspective with an emphasis on using and understanding published financial statements. Students are also expected to become familiar with and use other types of business information. This course does not meet a General Education requirement. Course Typically Offered: Every semester.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 204 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
In this course, we will examine various facets of managerial accounting, including planning, control, cost analysis, and the use of managerial accounting information in decision-making. The course adopts a user perspective with an emphasis on using and understanding internal business information for managerial decision-making. Course Typically Offered: Every semester.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 206 - Financial Planning
This course examines and analyzes many of the spending, saving, and borrowing decisions that dramatically impact the lives of most individuals: planning personal finances, credit management, evaluating mortgages and other loans, leasing decisions, insurance management, personal investments, retirement, and estate planning. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 210 - Principles of Management
The principles, skills, and tools of management: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the activities of the administrative unit. Human and technical sides of work are examined through a behavioral analysis and a survey of analytical decision-making techniques. The theory and application related to management in the global business environment and topics, including strategic planning, organization structure and design, motivation, nature of leadership, and entrepreneurship are studied and analyzed throughout the course. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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BUS 211 - Management and Organizational Behavior
A principal course in the field of management. The principles, skills, and tools of management: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the activities of the administrative unit. Human and technical sides of work are examined through behavioral analysis and a survey of analytical decision-making techniques. The theory and application related to management in the global business environment with application made to the concepts of individual, group, and organizational behavior. Students will analyze individual differences, group dynamics, and factors that affect motivation, productivity, organizational structure and design, strategic management, leadership, and organizational culture. Current problems and issues in the organization of behavior are studied, including cross-cultural differences. Course Typically Offered: Every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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BUS 213 - Business Communications
This course is designed with an emphasis on business communication, providing a realistic balance between communication theory and business practice. The course emphasizes business writing, nonverbal communication, cross-cultural communication, the small-group process and group dynamic, and the impact of ethics and technology on communication; working to prepare students to communicate effectively in a rapidly growing global workplace and business environment, both nationally and internationally. Additionally, this course will help students learn the best practices in business communication, engage them in “real life” current issues and scenarios faced by professionals on the job, as well as to be able to think and write strategically for the effective communication of business goals to a target audience. Continuing on, the course will work to bridge gender, ethnic, religious, and other differences that affect the workplace through communication initiatives that build trust and allegiance. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 220 - Principles of Marketing
Introductory, primarily business-oriented, micro-marketing analysis. The marketing concept is studied through analysis of the four P’s (product, price, place, and promotion) as the controllable variables marketing managers blend into a marketing mix to satisfy a particular target market. It includes an analysis of the marketing, marketing systems, and organization of marketing efforts. This course captures the essence of the role of marketing in consumer needs and marketing activities. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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BUS 222 - Hospitality Management
This course provides an overview of the structure, conduct, and business performance of the hospitality industry, and the relationship between hospitality and tourism. Food and beverage, lodging, hospitality operations management, resorts, conventions, events, attractions, travel and tourism, and other related operations. Types of accommodation, services, the functioning of housekeeping, front office, and restaurant services will be examined. The course will also examine cultural and economic trends and include an orientation to customer service. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): Outdoor Recreation Business Administration major, Business Economics major, Business minor or permission.
Credits: 3
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BUS 225 - Retail Operations
This course will help students understand the nature and function of retailing by considering customer service, analysis of retail markets, and the process of managing the retail mix. Pertinent management issues including retail facilities (location and layout), advertising and promotion, retail finance and pricing, the buying function, and managing, developing, and leading employees. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 229 - Alpine Operations Leadership and Management
The principles, skills, and tools of management: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the activities of the administrative unit are covered in this class. The application management and leadership skills in the business environment specifically related to ski and resort operations are covered, including topics such as strategic planning, organization structure and design, motivation, and nature of leadership. Particular attention is paid to leadership styles and strategies. Examples from event planning will be used when discussing organizing, planning, and control. This course will cover marketing as a management function and will include a brief introduction to communications strategies and tools, including the use of Social Media. Business Administration and Business Psychology majors cannot use this course as a program elective. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 130 or sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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BUS 252 - Excel for Data Analytics
Do you have the technology skills you need in today’s business world? Excel is one of the most powerful software applications available anywhere, and it’s used by professionals in all types of organizations. However, most people can only use a fraction of its capabilities. With this course, you’ll develop advanced Excel skills that are important in many fields and highly relevant to your career. (You can also use these skills in your personal life!) You’ll learn how to use Excel spreadsheet software like a pro so that you can take full advantage of its information processing, analytical, decision-making, planning, and communication capabilities. No prior tech background is required. Course Typically Offered: Every other year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 260 - Recreation and Adventure Travel Business Administration
This course is about managing adventure travel businesses. We will examine the design, development, management, and marketing of different types of adventure travel businesses, including outdoor recreation resorts (skiing, coastal, golf, tennis, etc.) as well as businesses providing adventure travel experiences. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 210 , BUS 220 , or permission.
Credits: 3
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BUS 262 - Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Have you ever thought about starting a small business? Maybe you’ve wondered why people do it. Well, some do it to focus on something they’re passionate about (e.g., art, the outdoors, the environment). For others, it might be about lifestyle. For a few, it’s about money. But, regardless of why they do it, most small business owners value the freedom, satisfaction, and flexibility it can offer.
This course is about starting, operating, and growing a small business. Topics will include (but are not limited to) strategy, marketing, human resources, managing operations, cash-flow management as well as the unique issues and challenges facing small businesses. The course will also consider different types of small businesses, including family businesses, franchises, and women-owned businesses. This course requires curiosity, a little creativity, and a good work ethic, but prior business courses are not required. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 265 - Negotiations
This skills-based course provides strategies and training in both the theory and practice of negotiation. Negotiations are essential whenever you cannot achieve your goals without the cooperation of others and helps to resolve differences in interests of people. Students in this course will practice negotiations that might be small and happen in everyday life, or large that people in business often face, such as terms of employment, salary negotiations, etc. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 270 - Management Information Systems
This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the content of information systems, the types of information systems, and the current roles of information systems in businesses. The course will also examine how these systems provide opportunities and impact business success. It will provide an overview of the tools, techniques, and frameworks used to build information systems and the technologies to support such systems. This particular course will emphasize the use of information systems in accounting, management, marketing, finance, and administration to provide information for business needs. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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BUS 277 - Special Topics in Business
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 303 - Business Law
The reach of the legal system has expanded to the point where virtually every aspect of business life is regulated with laws, many of them penal in nature. In this environment, risk management has become impossible without a working knowledge of the law. We will examine the laws that pertain to business, including those governing corporate formation, governance, and dissolution, commercial contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code, employment law, the products and services liability laws, securities laws, and the business tax codes Students will learn to recognize and manage potential legal issues before they become major problems. The course will use the dynamic case method of instruction, in which the practical requirements of the law will be learned through the study of real cases involving real businesses. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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BUS 310 - Human Resources Management
Human resources management is presented as an integrated set of activities: developing human resource planning, job description and analysis, labor-management relations, compensation, performance appraisal, training, and career development. A comprehensive review of global competitive advantage in relation to the work environment is provided to develop the skills necessary for human resources management. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 211 and junior standing, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 311 - Organizational Behavior
A seminar course of advanced study of the field of management with an application made to the concepts of individual, group, and organizational behavior. Students will analyze individual differences, group dynamics, and factors that affect motivation, productivity, organizational structure and design, strategic management, leadership, and organizational culture. Current problems and issues in the organization of behavior are studied including cross-cultural differences. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 211 and junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 315 - Human Resource Development
The development of human resources is critical to an organization’s ability to gain a competitive advantage in the modern business environment. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the key concepts and skills necessary to analyze and deliver human resource development in an organization. In particular, students will learn how to identify human resource development needs and develop developmental objectives. design and implement effective development programs, and evaluate developmental programs. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 320 - Consumer Behavior
Explores consumer behavior as a subset of aggregate human behavior, specifically concerned with the study of consumer behavior from different perspectives, such as economic, psychological, sociological, and cultural. Examines current integrated models of consumer behavior and their implications for marketing. This course explores factors such as personality, small groups, demographics, social class, and culture on the formation of consumer attitudes and purchasing behavior. Course Typically Offered: Every other year.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 220 and junior standing, or permission of the instructor. ECO 101 and ECO 102 recommended.
Credits: 3
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BUS 323 - Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is a dynamic and challenging aspect of marketing. The widespread use of mobile and social media has revolutionized how marketing professionals operate. In this course, we will examine major developments including search engine optimization, search engine marketing, email marketing, social media marketing as well as online listening and monitoring. Students will develop skills enabling them to: stay current with emerging digital technologies relevant to this dynamic market space, develop appropriate digital marketing tactics and strategies, and monitor the performance of digital marketing activities. The course will enable students to think like digital marketing professionals and to gain experience with industry-relevant hands-on assignments and exercises. By the end of the course, students will be able to walk into any organization (whether for-profit or nonprofit) with an online presence and improve their use of the digital market space. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 220 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 335 - International Business
Focuses on business activities that cross national boundaries, including exports and imports, traditional internal trade discussions as well as foreign direct investment, international banking, international transfer of technology, global business strategy, and the study of economics, politics and cultures as important aspects of multinational business. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 210 and BUS 220 and ECO 101 or ECO 102 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 336 - International Management
This is an intermediate level course that provides a broad approach to the field of international management. The focus is on the functional areas of business management as affected by international and multinational operations and on the environment in which international firms operate with regard to their management philosophy. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 210 and ECO 101 or ECO 102 , or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 337 - International Marketing
An intermediate course of institutions, functions, policies, and practices in international markets. Global, multinational aspects of business enterprises and their effects on marketing problems and management are analyzed. Choice of entry strategies for international markets, analysis of international competition at home and abroad and the development of global marketing strategies are addressed as well. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 220 and ECO 101 or ECO 102 , or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 340 - Managerial Finance
An intermediate applications-oriented course analyzing the environment and mechanics of finance and financial decision-making. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, the linkage between pro forma forecasting, break-even analysis and leverage (operational and financial), working capital management (current asset management), and introduction to long-term investment decision-making. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 , BUS 204 , ECO 101 , and ECO 102 .
Credits: 3
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BUS 345 - Investment Management
The course aims to provide the student with a theoretical background to investments, covering financial markets, portfolio theory, financial analysis, equity and fixed income valuation, risk and return, and performance evaluation. The course will focus on strategies for planning, analysis, asset selection, implementation and ongoing monitoring to meet the investment goals of individual and institutional investors. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 351 - Business Analytics
The economic model of the firm is developed with an emphasis on the increased importance of the efficient use of scarce economic resources and business decision-making. Demand estimation techniques, forecasting, cost analysis, and use of economic methodology to execute competitive strategy under conditions of perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly are examined using regression analysis. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, ECO 101 and ECO 102 .
Credits: 3
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BUS 360 - Entrepreneurship
This course introduces students to the entrepreneurial process. It examines the entrepreneurial mindset and how entrepreneurs identify potential opportunities for new ventures. During the course students will also develop of an initial business model for a new venture. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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BUS 365 - Organizational Leadership
This course will provide a comprehensive review of leadership theories, including classic theories and contemporary principles, including system-based approaches. The course will cover personality factors, ethics and values, self-assessment and development strategies, followership, motivation, power and influence, conflict, group dynamics, and change management. The course will utilize readings, self-evaluation, group interactions, and case studies to help students identify, analyze and develop leadership skills. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 211 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 375 - Marketing Management
The characteristics and management of markets are analyzed in topics that include: brand equity, customer value analysis, database marketing, ecommerce, value networks, hybrid channels, supply chain management, segmentation, targeting, positioning, and integrated marketing communications. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 210 , BUS 220 . or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 377 - Special Topics in Business
Courses offered under this heading are offered as special circumstances allow. Subjects and focus will vary according to the interests and expertise of the instructor. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours in business plus junior or senior standing; further prerequisites at discretion of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 380 - Service Operations
This course deals with the management and marketing of a firm’s service operations. It examines strategic management and marketing issues as well as the design and analysis of the firm’s servicescape, service processes, and management of service employees. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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BUS 385 - Projects in Business and Economics
This will be a project-based, experiential learning course. The primary goal of the course is to develop skills in applying business and economics principles to solve real work problems. The process will be preceded by foundations in project management, leadership, group dynamics, and research methodology. The students will be evaluated not only on their approach, findings, and presentation of their research study/project, but also on the manner in which they worked together in a group, provided leadership and other group functions as well as the insights they developed into their functioning within teams. This course aims to develop leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills, as well as providing mechanisms for facilitating such processes. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 386 - Career Planning and Development
Designed to be taken in conjunction with BUS 396 , this course prepares students to optimize their internship experience. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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BUS 396 - Internship in Business
The internship experience requires the application of prior academic Business Economics coursework. Proposals should be developed in consultation with a faculty member and submitted in writing to the Chairperson of the Division of Social Sciences and Business for approval prior to registration. Upon the conclusion of the internship, the student must submit a comprehensive report on the experience to the supervising faculty member. Students must enroll for a minimum of 3 credits, but no student is permitted to enroll for more than fifteen credits in BUS 396. The maximum credits also apply to multiple or repeat registrations which are allowed. For example, no student may thus enroll for more than five 3-credit internships. Credits will be allowed on the basis of 32 hours of fieldwork per credit. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and divisional permission only.
Credits: 3
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BUS 397 - Independent Study in Business
Students pursue particular topics of joint faculty/student interest. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Written permission of the instructor at preregistration and a written course proposal during the first week of classes.
Credits: 3
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BUS 415 - The Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality Industry
This course deals with the development, management, and marketing of service businesses, specifically in the tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation sectors. We will examine designing and developing service and experience offerings, management of the firm’s servicescape, business processes, and service providers as well as strategic management and marketing issues. Students will be introduced to major trends and innovations in contemporary tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation sectors. Guest lecturers from the tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation sectors will be included in the programs. Course Typically Offered: Every even fall.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BUS 477 - Special Topics in Business
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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BUS 491 - Strategic Management
This is a capstone course synthesizing the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in previous coursework: it entails case analysis of the processes of strategic policy formulation and implementation. Intended as one of the last courses to be completed in the Business Economics major. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Business Administration or related program.
Credits: 3
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Chemistry
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CHY 101 - Introduction to Cannabis Chemistry
This course introduces students to the basic chemical principles as they apply to the unique phytochemistry of Cannabis. The course will cover basic chemical principles such as atoms, compounds, chemical bonding and compound formation, and solubility. The structure and function of Cannabinoid compounds and an introduction to the chemistry of extraction will also be presented. (Online asynchronous) Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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CHY 102 - Extraction and Analysis
Using flower hemp as a model Cannabis system, the first half of this course provides hands-on training in small-scale Cannabis oil production, including ethanol, butane, Soxhlet, and CO2 extraction techniques. The second half of the course trains students in the fundamentals of Cannabinoid analysis of the extracted oil using chromatographic methods. Course Typically Offered: Winter term
Prerequisite(s): CHY 101 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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CHY 110 - Elementary Chemistry
An introduction to the content, laboratory methods, and philosophy of science with an emphasis on the principles of chemistry and their application to topics in research and current issues in science. Each instructor will focus on a specific area of chemistry to allow more in-depth study of a particular sub-discipline or interdisciplinary topic. Topics of focus may include such areas as Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or Forensic Chemistry (students should check course listings for current offerings). Cannot be used as elective credit toward the Geology track of the Earth and Environmental Sciences major. This course may be repeated for General Education credit when the topic differs. Course Typically Offered: Every semester.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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CHY 130 - General, Organic, Biochemistry for Health Sciences (GOB for Health Sciences)
This is a one semester lecture and laboratory course that covers the essential topics, methods, and skills of general, organic and biological chemistry for the allied health sciences. Topics include atoms, bonds, reactions, kinetics, equilibria, acids/bases, organic functional groups, organic reactions, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolism. Suitable for non-science majors, for general education, or as a first chemistry course. Not suitable for chemistry majors, biology majors, or pre-medical, pre dental, pre-veterinary, etc. majors. Course Typically Offered: Once a year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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CHY 141 - General Chemistry I
The course covers light and its interaction with matter, atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, gas laws, periodicity and thermochemistry. Environmental problems such as global warming, water and air pollution, and stratospheric ozone depletion will also be presented. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): One year of high school chemistry plus one year high school algebra, science major, science education major, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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CHY 142 - General Chemistry II
Major topics include gas laws, kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 .
Credits: 4
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CHY 241 - Organic Chemistry I
A systematic presentation of the structure, properties, and reactions of the principal classes of carbon compounds, based on modern views of chemical bonding, thermodynamics, and kinetics. Mechanistic and synthetic aspects of organic reactions are examined. The laboratory introduces students to the techniques of preparation, separation, purification, and identification of organic compounds, including spectroscopy. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 /CHY 142 .
Credits: 4
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CHY 242 - Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of a systematic presentation of the structure, properties, and reactions of the principal classes of carbon compounds, based on modern views of chemical bonding, thermodynamics, and kinetics. Mechanistic, synthetic, and biological aspects of organic reactions are examined. The laboratory reinforces techniques of preparation, separation, purification, and identification of organic compounds, including spectroscopy, and introduces students to the methodology of reactions and the synthesis of compounds. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 /CHY 142 and CHY 241 .
Credits: 4
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CHY 277 - Special Topics
Covers specialized topics not covered in the chemistry curriculum. May be repeated for credit when the topic differs. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 or CHY 142 .
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CHY 291 - Analytical Chemistry
Principles and methods of classical chemical analysis applied to samples of environmental interest. Gravimetric, volumetric, and colorimetric methods are introduced, in addition to statistical analysis and sampling technique. EPA standard methods are used. Course Typically Offered: Odd spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 142 .
Credits: 4
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CHY 374 - Biochemistry
The structure, physical properties, chemical properties, and functions of the molecules that constitute living organisms will be studied. Bioenergetics and metabolic pathways are surveyed. General laboratory techniques for separation, analysis, and characterization of biomolecules are introduced. Cross-Listed: BIO 374 Course Typically Offered: Even spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 241 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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CHY 377 - Special Topics
Designed to cover topics that would not normally be covered in the context of traditional chemistry courses. Course may be repeated for credit when the topic differs. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 /CHY 142 and other depending on topic.
Credits: 3
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CHY 404 - Biogeochemical Cycles
Biogeochemistry applies the principles of chemistry to the solution of geological, ecological, and environmental problems. This course focuses primarily on reactions near the Earth’s surface including many examples from the carbon cycle, which is coupled to the cycles of other key elements and nutrients. Students develop and interpret stability diagrams that portray various acid-base, gas-aqueous, aqueous-solid, and redox equilibria. They conduct research on problems in environmental science, geochemical cycles, and earth system evolution, and may use UMF’s X-ray fluorescence facility and other instruments to analyze their samples. Cross-Listed: GEY 404 Course Typically Offered: Even spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 and either GEY 141 or GEY 142 , or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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CHY 477 - Special Topics in Chemistry
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic.
Credits: 3
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CHY 497 - Independent Study in Chemistry
Independent study affords the opportunity for a student to construct and investigate a long-range, chemistry-related activity under the direction of the chemistry faculty. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Credits: 2-4
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Computer Science
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COS 120 - Web Design
In this course, students will learn about a variety of Internet computing topics including but not limited to web programming, website design and management, server-side technologies, social networking, Web 2.0, and mobile computing. Specific technologies covered include but are not limited to HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, database management and querying, Web APIs, and Ajax. There will be an emphasis on the meaningful use of current technology to communicate effectively. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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COS 140 - Introduction to Computer Science
Using the framework of problem-solving and programming in the object-oriented paradigm, this course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of Computer Science. Students learn how to develop problem solutions by integrating pre-defined or user-defined data objects and the control algorithms that make use of the objects. Topics include object design and use, algorithmic control structures, interactive and file-based input/output, and some basic structured data objects such as strings, arrays, lists, and tables. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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COS 141 - Software Design and Development
This course prepares students to be proficient in designing, developing, and troubleshooting software solutions. Students will develop project management and communication skills. Students will apply a systematic approach to develop and document software solutions using a variety of data structures. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 140
Credits: 3
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COS 142 - Data Structures
The focus of this course is a deeper study of the concepts of structured data types, in particular their design and specification in an object-oriented framework. Data structures such as lists, stacks, queues, and trees will be examined, both in terms of how they can be implemented by a programmer and how they can be used to develop solutions for larger problems. New object-oriented programming concepts such as inheritance, polymorphism, and generic classes will be introduced as techniques to aid in the implementation of these structures, and related algorithmic topics such as recursion, searching, and sorting will be studied. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 140
Credits: 3
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COS 150 - Data Mining
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of data mining. Students will explore the steps of turning raw data into meaningful information via its collection, preparation, processing, evaluation, and presentation. Students will use a variety of algorithms to evaluate results from a variety of tasks such as classification, clustering, and attribute selection to mine information from real world datasets. This course is suited for non-majors with no previous computer science experience. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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COS 177 - Introductory Topics in Computer Science
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies
Prerequisite(s): Varies by topic.
Credits: 3
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COS 277 - Topics in Computer Science
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Varies by topic.
Credits: 3
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COS 280 - Networking and Security
This course provides an extensive study of both the OSI model and the TCP/IP protocol suite as well as their application to network security. Topics include IP addressing, routing, ARP, details of the IP and TCP protocols, ICMP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, application protocols such as http and ssh, security tools such as wireshark, nmap, and netcat, cryptography basics including symmetric-key and asymmetric-key ciphers. Introduction to the Linux operating system including user/group management, processes, basic bash scripting, permissions, file system design (inode structure). Use of a packet analyzer to better understand the protocols as well as network security communication. Other security tools such as nmap, netcat will be employed. Course Typically Offered: Even spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 140 and one additional Computer Science course.
Credits: 3
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COS 297 - Elementary Independent Study in Computer Science
An opportunity to pursue independent study of selected intermediate level computer science topics under the direction of a faculty member. The course may be repeated for a different topic. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): 4 credits of Computer Science and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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COS 360 - Programming Language Concepts
This course will provide a theoretical and practical exploration of different types of programming languages including syntax and semantics. In addition to studying the regular and context free grammars languages are based on, students will have hands-on experience with languages from different paradigms of programming. Course Typically Offered: Odd fall.
Prerequisite(s): COS 142 .
Credits: 3
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COS 364 - Algorithm Design and Analysis
Examines algorithm design techniques such as divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, the greedy approach, backtracking, and branch-and-bound. Representative algorithms are studied in each category, with an emphasis on demonstrating an algorithm’s correctness and analyzing its efficiency in terms of computing time and storage space requirements. The notion of intractable problems is introduced, along with efficient approaches to these problems, such as approximation algorithms. Course Typically Offered: Even fall.
Prerequisite(s): COS 142
Credits: 3
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COS 370 - Machine Learning
This course teaches students how to build computer models that learn from experience. Includes the three main subfields: supervised learning, reinforcement learning, and unsupervised learning. Emphasizes practical and theoretical understanding of the most widely used algorithms (classification, decision trees, neural networks, support vector machines). Covers connections to data mining and statistical modeling. Course Typically Offered: Odd fall.
Prerequisite(s): COS 140
Credits: 3
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COS 377 - Intermediate Topics in Computer Science
Each time this course is offered a Computer Science topic will be chosen which requires a background (at least 12 hours) in college level computing experience. It may be repeated for credit with different topics. The topics offered will be ones which are not covered in the regular course offerings of the division. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum 12 credits of Computer Science, including COS 142 .
Credits: 3
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COS 396 - Internship in Computer Science
This course provides the student with an in-depth experience in practical applications in computer science. The experience may include work for a social or governmental agency or for business or industry. Proposals should be developed in consultation with a faculty member and submitted in writing to the division chair for approval. At the conclusion of the work period, the student submits a comprehensive report on the experience to the supervising faculty member. The course may be repeated for up to a total of 15 credits; each repetition must be a different proposal. Credits will generally reflect 32 work hours for each credit. Prerequisite(s): 15 hours of Computer Science and approval of the supervising faculty member and the Division Chairperson. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail only Course Typically Offered: Varies
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-15
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COS 397 - Intermediate Independent Study in Computer Science
An opportunity to pursue independent study of selected computer science topics under the direction of a faculty member. The course may be repeated for a different topic. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 1-4
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COS 455 - Database Systems
This course studies the fundamentals of database modeling and design, the languages and facilities provided by a database management system, and programmatic interfaces to the database (including web access). Emphasis is on the relational database model. Some NoSQL databases will also be examined. Theoretical topics include data modeling using the entity-relationship model, schema definition, relational algebra, functional dependencies and normal forms, queries, data storage, and physical design. In addition, there is a laboratory component that uses the MySQL database. In the laboratory, the topics include SQL query language, the design of a database, design and testing of queries. Course Typically Offered: Odd spring.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credits of Computer Science including COS 142 .
Credits: 3
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COS 470 - Computer Science Capstone Experience
This is a project-based course where students will engage in a semester-long software development or certification project of their own design and implementation. Each student will work both with the instructor and independently to create a substantial work representing a capstone experience for the program. Course Typically Offered: Even spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 142 and 15 other computer science credits or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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COS 477 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Each time COS 477 is offered the content will be determined by the needs of the students and the interests of the faculty. However, the content will deal with the area of databases since this course can satisfy the Computer Science major requirement of COS 455 . It may be repeated for credit with different database topics. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credits of Computer Science including COS 142 .
Credits: 3
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COS 497 - Advanced Independent Study in Computer Science
An opportunity to pursue independent study of selected computer science topics under the direction of a faculty member. The course may be repeated for a different topic. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credits of Computer Science and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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Early Childhood Education
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ECH 150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Introduces the role of the early childhood educator, an overview of the profession’s evolution, an examination of its settings and environments, and an analysis of issues in curriculum design. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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ECH 196 - Practicum & Seminar in Early Childhood Education
Entry-level practicum focuses on observing, assessing, and individualizing in the classroom with the goal of creating a responsive curriculum. It also introduces students to the professional roles and expectations of early childhood educators through participation in the daily routines of the classroom. Students will complete 8 hours weekly in a practicum setting and attend an accompanying 75-minute class on child development and curriculum issues. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): ECH and ECS majors only; ECH 150 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECH 200 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices and Principles in Early Childhood Settings
This course explores the complex dynamics of culture, race, ability, gender, and identity as they relate to the experiences of young learners and their families. We will explore cultural histories and pervasive obstacles to success in the classroom, learning to identify, interact, and effectively respond to common behaviors. Best practices for positive inclusivity and promoting equity in early childhood classrooms will be explored. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Credits: 3
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