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Course Titles and Descriptions

US 101, Old Testament History and Literature Survey of Old Testament writings within the context of the history of Israel. Attention to Israel's identity as the convenant people of God, the development of Israel's national and political consciousness, and her relationships with other nations. Special emphasis on the principles of biblical interpretations and the major theological themes of the Old Testament. US 102, New Testament History and Literature Exploration of NewTestament writings within the context of the historical development of the church in the first century. Attention to the types of literature appearing in the New Testament, the order and manner of composition of these writings, and the questions of authorship and purpose. Discussion of central figures, major issues, dominant theological themes, and study of the development of these writings into a body of canonical literature. US 104, Introduction to Philosophy Analysis of the principles of reasoning and the methods and topics of philosophy that emerge in the history of Western Philosophy. US 109, Introduction to Speech Communication Fundamentals of preparation and delivery of speeches; listening skills, basics of small-group communication. US 113, Introduction to Computing An introduction to the computer as a problem-solving tool, including microcomputer applications, the role of the computer in society, ethical uses of computers and laws governing computing. US 115, English Composition: Exposition and Argument Emphasis on writing clear, thesis-centered expository and argumentative prose, on reading critically, and on developing library skills. US 116, English: Composition and Classical Literature Continued experience in writing expository and argumentative prose; study of poetry and Greek literature in cultural context. Prerequisite: US 115. US 120, Introduction to Economics A survey course to prepare the student for intelligent understanding of the contemporary American economy and common economic problems. the course introduces elementary concepts and methodology. US 180, Microcomputer Literacy A skills-oriented course that introduces microcomputer hardware and applicationsin both a lecture and a laboratory environment. Keyboard skills are recomended. May not be taken for credit after credit for US 113 has been recieved. US 201, European Literature Study of literary classics of European civilization from the Roman epic through the 18th century. Taught in conjunction with European Civilization: History. US 202, Modern Literature Continuation of European Literature; study of literary classics from Romantic to contemporary literature. Taught in conjunction with Contemporary World: History. Prerequisite: US116. US 203, European Civilization: History Survey of the major aspects of the development of European culture from the Roman Empire through the American Revolution. Taught in conjunction with European Literature. US 204, Contemporary World: History Continuation of European Civilization; survey of major aspects of the development of contemporary civilization from the French Revolution to the present. Taught in conjunction with Modern Literature. US 206, Fine Arts A study of the significant developments of the major visual arts and music with emphasis on an aesthetic comprehension and significant interrelation of the arts in general. Participatory experiences in the major and lesser arts and in music. Cultural perspectives of all the arts from pre-history to the present day. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. US 307, Biblical Ethics A study of the major ethical teachings of the Bible with attention to their practical and contemporary application. Addresses the theme of Christian responsibility in today's world, based on the premise that Biblical interpretation is not complete until the teachings of the Bible inform the life situation of the student. US 311, Physical Science Historical development of selected scientific concepts such as planetary motion, mechanics, heat, light, atomic and quantum theory, relativity, ecosystems, evolution, and molecular biology. Emphasis primarily on the physical sciences. US 312, Biology Sequent of US 311 with primary emphasis on biological sciences. Foreign Language Students can choose from Spanish, French, or German, but a total of 6 hours of the same language must be completed. PE 100, Concepts of Fitness The primary purpose of this course is to acquaint students with knowledge and understanding of the value of physical activity as it relates to optimal healthful living. PE ___, Activity Students can choose from several one hour activity classes including aerobics, karate, racquetball, swimming, and tennis. MATH 116, College Algebra Equations, inequalitites, polynomial functions, rational functions, graphs, determinants, series, sequences, and probability. Prerequisites: ACRS 113 or 1.5 years of high school algebra (with a grade of C or better in most recent course) and a satisfactory score on the math placement exam. MATH 117, College Trigonometry Trigonometric funcitons and their graphs, fundamental identies, logarithms, and applications. Prerequisites: MATH 116 (with a grade of C or better), or concurrent enrollemnt in MATH 116. MATH 190, Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Differentiation and integral calculus especially designed for business and social science majors, emphasizing functions of one variable, including exponential and logarithmic functions, limits and continuity, differentiation, graphing and optimization, and integration. Prerequisites: MATH 116 or two years of high school algebra, with a grade of C or better in the most recent course. MATH 201, Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Functions and their graphs, limits, continuity, derivatives, differentials, trigonometric functions, applications of the derivative, Mean Value Theorem. Prerequisites: MATH 116 and MATH 117 with a grade of C or better in both courses, the equivalent of the preceding prerequisite, or a satisfactory score on the math placement examination. MATH 202, Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of the integral, elementary transcendental functions, techniques of integration. Prerequisite: MATH 201 with a grade of C or better, or its equivalent. MATH 301, Introduction to Probability and Statistics Extension of STAT 200. Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a grade of C or better or its equivalent. MATH 320, Linear Algebra Linear transformations, matrix theory, determinate theory, and vector spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a grade of C or better or its equivalent. STAT 200, Basic Statistics Permutations, combinations, probabilities in finite sample spaces, independence, conditional probability, joint and continuous distributions, averages and variance (theoretical and sample), random sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing, covariance and correlation, least squares, curve fitting, and regression. ECON 201, Principles of Economics: Macro Introduction to the theory of national income and employment, money and banking, economic growth and stabilization. Not open to freshmen. ECON 202, Principles of Economics: Micro Introduction to price theory, international economics. Not open to freshmen. ECON 345, Money and Banking A study of the role of money in the financial system, financial markets and instruments, and the operation of various financial institutions with emphasis on the banking industry. Specific topics addressed include: interest rates, regulation, information and market efficiency, and international implications. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202. BSAD 111, Business Seminar Seminar exploring careers in business, topics of current interest, and business literature and resources. Required of all students seeking the Bachelor of Administration degree during one of their first two semesters. BSAD 300, Business Communications A study of business communication theory and techniques with emphasis on functional application of interpersonal skills, oral presentations, letters, and reports. Prerequisites: US 109, US 115, US 113 or US 180, and junior standing. BSAD 310, Business Law I An introduction to the legal environment of business. Examination of the law in its social context. Principles of contracts, real and personal property, torts, and an introduction to the Uniform Commercial Code. BSAD 315, Business Law II Introduction to commercial paper and banking, creditor's rights, bankruptcy, government regulations, wills and estates. Detailed analysis of agency, partnership, corporations and trusts. Prerequisite: BSAD 310. BSAD 432, Advanced Topics in Business Administration An advanced course in a selected area of Business Administration. Not for independent study. Prerequisite: junior standing. BSAD 399, Cooperative Work Experience A supervised and evaluated work experience designed to supplement academic training with on-the-job training relevant to the student's career goals. In the parallel plan, up to three hours of credit may be earned with part-time work during the semester or with full-time employment during the summer. In the alternating plan, up to six hours of credit may be earned with full-time employment during a semester. The course may be repeated for up to a total of 12 hours credit. Prerequisite: approval of Director of Cooperative Education. BSAD 470, Business Ethics A study of the decisions in business that can affect people in ways outside their own control. Consideration is given to the characteristics of ethical problems in management and the decision-making process. The study focuses on relationships with employees, customers, stockholders, suppliers, and society. Prerequisite: MGMT 320. BSAD 490, Business Policy Case studies and concepts in the determination of top-level company policy and the solution of problems that cross major functional areas in business. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, MKTG330, FIN 340, and senior standing. MKTG 330, Introduction to Marketing A survey of the marketing functions and role of marketing in the organization. Topics include marketing information gathering, product and service planning, pricing strategies, promotion policies and strategies, channels of distribution, international marketing, and social issues in marketing. Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 202, and junior standing. MKTG 333, Advertising Survey of the field of advertising stressing knowledge of history, principles, objectives, and the psychological basis of advertising. Emphasis is upon the creation, implementation, and evaluation of advertising campaigns through the analysis of creative processes, media resources, budgeting materials, and social responsibility of advertisers. Prerequisite: MKTG 330. MKTG 334, Selling and Sales Management A study of models of buyer behavior and the communication process in the buyer-seller setting. Includes development of the appropriate selling strategies and tactics from the first step of prospecting by the salesperson through the sales approach, presentation and handling objections, to the closing of the sale. Examination of the primary tasks of managing the sales force. Prerequisite: junior standing. MKTG 335, Retail Marketing An evaluation of retailing in our economy with emphasis on change in a dynamic environment. topics focus on a balance of environmental factors and strategies for retailing. Specific topics of location, structure, store organization, operations, service, and inventory are included. Prerequisite: MKTG 330. MKTG 336, International Marketing A study of marketing in the international environment. Both domestic and multinational structures are handled in terms of global marketing. Cross cultural issues will be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: MKTG 330. MGMT 399, Cooperative Work Experience A supervised and evaluated work experience designed to supplement academic training with on-the-job training relevant to the student's career goals. In the parallel plan, up to three hours of credit may be earned with part-time work during the semester or with full-time employment during the summer. In the alternating plan, up to six hours of credit may be earned with full-time employment during a semester. The course may be repeated for up to a total of 12 hours credit. Prerequisite: approval of Director of Cooperative Education. MKTG 430, Marketing Research Provides the student with a basic understanding of the research process as it applies to marketing and business problems. Examination of the scientific method and research design along with alternative approaches to collecting and analyzing data. A comprehensive research project and selected case analysis provide opportunity for relating the theoretical concepts and techniques to "real world" problems. Prerequisite: MKTG 330. MKTG 432, Advanced Topics in Marketing An advanced course in a selected area of Marketing. Not for independent study. Prerequisite: junior standing. MKTG 435, Marketing Management Extension and application of the concepts of the basic marketing course from the point of view of the chief marketing executive. Examination of the marketing tasks and philosophies of marketing management within the marketing systems and the environments which include the marketing opportunities for consumer, producer, and government-oriented products and services. Review of actual business marketing strategies in marketing management to demonstrate the application of major concepts. Prerequisite: MKTG 330 and senior standing. MKTG 499, Independent Study in Marketing Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Marketing. Prerequisite: approval of the Dean and completion of a 499 Independent Study form. MGMT 320, Introduction to Organizational Management An examination of the concepts and issues in the management of organizations. The processes and procedures used to manage performance effectively, including behavioral implications and an awareness of the individual's impact on others, will be included. Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 202, and junior standing. MGMT 328, Human Resources Management A study of human resource management functions and roles within the organization, including personnel policies and procedures and labor-management issues. Prerequisite: MGMT 320. MGMT 345, Production and Project Management Theory and practice of production and project management are the central themes of the course. Production processes will emphasize organizational goals, standards, process evaluation and improvement, and systems structure. Project management will emphasize planning, cost controls, cross-discipline coordination, scheduling, and the role of task forces. The course will also address contemporary efforts to manage quality. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, STAT 200, and MATH 190. MGMT 350, Management Information Systems Introduction to management of information processing for rational decision making. Topics include records management and other computer applications related to functional business areas. Prerequisite: junior standing. MGMT 360, Introduction to Management Science An applied introductory course in the quantitative methods of management science. The principles and practices of production and operations management as well as decision making under conditions of uncertainty and risk are covered in detail. Topics include planning and inventory control, resource allocation, plant location, scheduling, process planning, and associated analytical techniques. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, MATH 190, STAT 200 and junior standing. MGMT 425, Small Business Management A study dealing with the effective management of small firms. It includes determination of appropriate strategy as will as the activities of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling small business operations. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, FIN 340, or permission of instructor. MGMT 460, Organizational Behavior This course focuses on the behavior, structure, and processes within organizations. Emphasis is on knowledge and skills related to the role of individuals and groups within organizations as well as organizational systems and dynamics. Prerequisite: MGMT 320. MGMT 485, International Management A study of management in the international environment. Includes an analysis of international culture, legal, political, and economic factors affecting the management function. Prerequisite: MGMT 320. CIS 199, Topics in Computing and Information Science A lower level course in a selected area of Computing and Information Science. Not for independent study. CIS 200, Pascal Programming Program development using Pascal with emphasis upon structured programming. Prerequisite: US 113. CIS 205, FORTRAN Programming Program development using FORTRAN with emphasis upon structured programming. Prerequisites: CIS 200 and CIS 270 with grades of C or better. CIS 225, Intro to Website Design & Development An introduction to effective web site design and development. Course includes host operating systems, HTML, and other web development software tools taught in a "hands-on" environment. Prerequisite: US 113 with a grade of C or better. CIS 250, Microcomputer Applications Selected microcomputer software packages taught in a "hands-on" environment. May be repeated for credit with approval of Dean. Prerequisite: US 113 or US 180 or permission of instructor. CIS 270, C++ Programming Program development using C++ with emphasis upon structured programming. Prerequisite: US 113. CIS 299, Independent Study in Computer and Information Science Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average. Prerequisites: approval of the Dean and the completion of a 299 Independent Study form. CIS 310, Database Program Development A course emphasizing software design and programming in a database environment. Prerequisites: CIS 200 and CIS 270 with grades of C or better. CIS 330, Programming Languages The analysis of the organization and specification of programming languages including a comparison of the behavior and structure of different languages. Prerequisites: CIS 200 and CIS 270 with grades of C or better. CIS 340, Systems Analysis A study of the techniques used in the analysis, design, and implementation of an operational applications software system. Prerequisites: CIS 200 and CIS 270 with grades of C or better. CIS 350, Visual Programming Program development using a graphical programming tool to create applications for a graphical environment. Prerequisites: CIS 200 and CIS 270 with grades of C or better. CIS 370, COBOL Programming Advanced business applications and file processing in COBOL. Prerequisites: CIS 200 and CIS 270 with grades of C or better. CIS 399, Cooperative Work Experience A supervised and evaluated work experience designed to supplement academic training with on-the-job training relevant to the student's career goals. In the parallel plan, up to three hours of credit may be earned with part-time work during the semester or with full-time employment during the summer. In the alternating plan, up to six hours of credit may be earned with full-time employment during a semester. The course may be repeated for up to a total of 12 hours credit. Prerequisite: approval of Director of Cooperative Education. CIS 401, Computer Systems and Organization An evaluation of the technical concepts of computer systems and computer architecture. Includes programming in an assembly language. Prerequisites: CIS 200 and CIS 270 with grades of C or better. CIS 402, Operating Systems and Computer Architecture An examination of operating systems and interrelationships between operating systems and computer architecture. Prerequisites: CIS 200 and CIS 270 with grades of C or better. CIS 404, Data Structures Examination of stacks, queues, lists, trees, graphs, sorts, merges, searches, and associated algorithms. Prerequisites: CIS 200 and CIS 270 with grades of C or better. CIS 420, Software Development Project Operational systems are developed using computers and commercial software. Prerequisites: CIS 200 and CIS 270 with grades of C or better. CIS 432, Advanced Topics in Computing and Information Science An advanced course in a selected area of Computing and Information Science. Not for independent study. Prerequisite: junior standing. CIS 499, Independent Study in Computing and Information Science Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Computing and Information Science. Prerequisite: approval of the Dean and completion of a 499 Independent Study form. ACCT 199, Topics in Accounting A lower level course in a selected area of Accounting. Not for independent study. ACCT 201, Principles of Accounting I An introduction to financial accounting. Study of organizing, recording, and interpreting financial data through double entry systems of journals, ledgers, and working papers; the accounting cycle, income measurement, financial statements; internal control and current assets; long-term assets and depreciation, and study of partnerships. Not open to freshmen. ACCT 202, Principles of Accounting II Introduction to managerial and cost accounting, budgeting, and quantitative analysis for managerial decision making. Study of corporate capital structures, long-term debt, equity, capital, and investments; financial statement analysis and electronic accounting systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 201 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 301, Intermediate Accounting I Study of the analysis, presentation, and interpretation of periodic operations and financial positions with emphasis on accounting theory; critical evaluation of both accepted and unaccepted accounting concepts; analysis of conflicts, shortcomings, and controversial issues in accounting. Topics include cash, receivables, current liabilities, inventory valuation, plant and equipment, and intangible assets. Prerequisite: ACCT 202 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 302, Intermediate Accounting II Continuation of ACCT 301. Topics include capital stock, retained earnings, dividends, bonds, long-term investments, error correction, and incomplete records. Prerequisite: ACCT 301 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 320, Tax Accounting I A study of the legislative, administrative, and judicial sources of federal low pertaining to the taxation of individual income. Content also includes an overview of federal employment and self-employment taxes. Prerequisite: ACCT 202 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 321, Tax Accounting II A study of the legislative, administrative, and judicial sources of federal low pertaining to the taxation of the incomes of partnerships, corporations, and fiduciaries. Content also includes an overview of the federal unified transfer tax system. Prerequisite: ACCT 320 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 371, Cost Accounting A study of the basic cost patterns and relationships as they affect managerial decisions. Includes job order and process cost accounting systems design and operation; standard costs; cost/volume/profit analysis; the relative income effect of alternative product-costing methods; planning, budgeting, and control techniques. Prerequisite: ACCT 202 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 372, Cost Analysis An advanced course in the use of cost and operational information in decision analysis using computers. Content includes the application of several quantitative techniques, including linear programming, project scheduling, queuing, forecasting, and simulation and sensitivity analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 201 and ACCT 371 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 375, Not-for-Profit Accounting Study of the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of periodic operations and financial positions of non-profit entities; emphasis placed on non-profit reporting requirements. Prerequisite: ACCT 302 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 399, Cooperative Work Experience A supervised and evaluated work experience designed to supplement academic training with on-the-job training relevant to the student's career goals. In the parallel plan, up to three hours of credit may be earned with part-time work during the semester or with full-time employment during the summer. In the alternating plan, up to six hours of credit may be earned with full-time employment during a semester. The course may be repeated for up to a total of 12 hours credit. Prerequisite: approval of Director of Cooperative Education. ACCT 420, Individual Income Tax A study of the legislative, administrative, and judical sources of federal law pertaining to the taxation of individual income. Content also includes an overview of federal employment and self-employment taxes. Prerequiste: ACCT 202 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 421, Partnership/Corporation Tax A study of the legislative, administrative, and judical sources of federal law pertaining to the taxation of incomes of partnerships, corporations, and fiduciaries. Content also includes an overview of the federal unified transfer tax system. Prerequiste: ACCT 420 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 432, Advanced Topics in Accounting An advanced course in a selected area of Accounting. Not for independent study. Prerequisite: junior standing. ACCT 440, Advanced Accounting Extensive treatment of partnerships and consolidations. Additional consideration of special problems associated with segmental reporting and foreign currency transactions. Prerequisite: ACCT 302 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 445, Auditing A study of auditing theory and practice. content includes a detailed examination of AICPA Professional Standards, including Statements on Auditing Standards, Statements of Standards for Accounting and Review Services, Statements on Attestation Engagements, Statements of Quality Control Standards, and the Code of Professional Conduct. Practical experience is obtained through the completion of a simulated audit case. Prerequisites: ACCT 302 with a grade of C or better and senior standing. Other Courses (Optional) ACCT 450, Accounting Information Systems A study of the methods of accumulating, processing, and reporting accounting information. Design and control considerations for computerized accounting systems are emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT 302 with a grade of C or better. ACCT 460, Fraud Examination A study of the concepts and methodology of fraud examination, with consideration given to both internal and external fraud as perpetrated through financial transactions and statements. Content includes the legal nature or fraud, both criminal and civil, criminology, and the ethics of fraud examination. Prerequisites: ACCT 445 and ACCT 450. ACCT 480, AIS Auditing A specialized course in the accumulation, processing, and evaluation of audit evidence for both control and substantive testing in the examination of computer-based accounting information system. Prerequisites: ACCT 445 and ACCT 450. ACCT 499, Independent Study in Accounting Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Accounting. Prerequisite: approval of the Dean and completion of a 499 Independent Study form. FIN 340, Introduction to Business Finance An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of financial management. It includes time value of money concepts, working capital management, ratio analysis and forecasting, financial planning, security valuation, capital budgeting, and alternative financing source. Prerequisites: ACCT 202, ECON 201, ECON 202, MATH 190. FIN 345, Investments An introduction to the various investment alternatives and security markets from the viewpoint of the individual investor, with emphasis on corporate stocks and bonds, federal and municipal bonds, stock rights, warrants, convertible securities, options, and futures. Topics include conventional securities analysis and portfolio selection, portfolio management and conditions of uncertainty, portfolio theory, and applied technical analysis. FIN 399, Cooperative Work Experience A supervised and evaluated work experience designed to supplement academic training with on-the-job training relevant to the student's career goals. In the parallel plan, up to three hours of credit may be earned with part-time work during the semester or with full-time employment during the summer. In the alternating plan, up to six hours of credit may be earned with full-time employment during a semester. The course may be repeated for up to a total of 12 hours credit. Prerequisite: approval of Director of Cooperative Education. FIN 405, International Finance A study of financial practices and strategies peculiar to international operations and the environmental factors that affect decisions of financial managers of multi-national corporations. Fundamentals of foreign exchange markets, international capital markets, and risk management in international markets are considered. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202. FIN 410, Portfolio Management An examinations of the theories and applications of portfolio selection and Markowitz diversification techniques. A comprehensive research project provides opportunity for relating the theoretical concepts and techniques of selecting stocks and bonds in a diversified portfolio to "real world" situations. Prerequisite: FIN 340 or permission of instructor. FIN 445, Financial Management An advanced course dealing with selected topics from the problem areas of Business Finance from the viewpoint of the financial administration of the individual firm. Emphasis on the development of tools and analytical techniques of financial administration, quantitative methods, some case studies, and model building including computer simulation. Prerequisites: FIN 340 and senior standing.