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AUD 591 - Introduction to Clinical Practicum
2 credit(s)
Guided observation activities and introduction to clinical practicum at approved clinical sites, which may include the on-campus Pacific EarClinic and/or off-campus sites. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 592 - Clinical Practicum I
2 credit(s)
Supervised clinical practicum at approved clinical sites, which may include the on-campus Pacific EarClinic and/or off-campus sites. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 593 - Clinical Practicum II
2 credit(s)
Additional supervised clinical practicum at approved clinical sites, which may include the on-campus Pacific EarClinic and/or off-campus sites. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 689 - Advanced Audiology Lab
0.5 credit(s)
Advanced practice with clinical equipment, materials, and techniques in the audiology teaching and simulation labs for all second-year audiology students. Taken three times for a total of 1.5. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 690 - Seminar II
2 credit(s)
Weekly seminar for all second-year AuD students. Emphasis on practicing advanced skills and integrating class work with clinical experiences. Includes individual and group presentations and case-studies, and discussion of professional topics and issues. Taken three times for a total of 6. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 691 - Clinical Internship I
5 credit(s)
First rotation of a full-time supervised clinical internship, typically for nine weeks, at an approved clinical site. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 692 - Clinical Internship II
5 credit(s)
Second rotation of a full-time supervised clinical internship, typically for nine weeks, at an approved clinical site. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 693 - Clinical Internship III
3.5 credit(s)
Third rotation of a full-time supervised clinical internship, typically for six weeks, at an approved clinical site. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 699 - Independent Study
0.5-10 credit(s)
Independent study in a focused area related to audiology. An Independent Study Contract must be approved by the relevant instructor and school administration before registration for independent study is allowed. May be repeated for credit. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 789 - Comprehensive Review
0.5 credit(s)
Comprehensive curriculum review course for all third-year audiology students. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 790 - Seminar III
1 credit(s)
Weekly seminar for all third-year AuD students. Focus on the integration of practical knowledge and the application of theories, models, and techniques from preceding courses, applying these to specific operational issues in audiologic practice. Includes discussion of case studies, interprofessional health care management, professionalism, and ethical and regulatory issues. Taken three times for a total of 3. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 791 - Clinical Externship I
10 credit(s)
First part of a full-time supervised clinical externship as part of a year-long externship at an approved clinical site. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 792 - Clinical Externship II
10 credit(s)
Second part of a full-time supervised clinical externship as part of a year-long externship at an approved clinical site. Pass/No Pass.
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AUD 793 - Clinical Externship III
10 credit(s)
Third part of a full-time supervised clinical externship as part of a year-long externship at an approved clinical site. Pass/No Pass.
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BINF 275 - Internship
See department for details. Independent Study contract required.
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BINF 475 - Internship in Bioinformatics
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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BINF 490 - Senior Capstone
2 credit(s)
A capstone experience consisting of a field experience in an industrial or academic setting. Application of theories is emphasized. Arrangements for the course must be completed at least two weeks prior to the term in which the course is taken. The capstone experience must be taken during the senior year. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): 16 credits of BIOL courses and 12 credits of CS courses, all with a minimum grade of C-.
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BINF 495 - Independent Research
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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BIOL 145 - Marine Biology for Nonscience Majors
4 credit(s)
An introduction to organisms and processes in the marine environment. Organismal adaptations and interactions of organisms with the environment are stressed. Includes some aspects of environmental and economic issues as they relate to biology of the ocean. Some weekend field trips required. Additional fee required. Does not count toward a Biology major or minor.
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BIOL 160 - Selected Topics for Non-Science Majors
2 or 4 credit(s)
Study of a particular field of biology selected by the instructor and approved by the Biology department. Lab activities may be a part of the course. This course is designed for non-science majors. Some topics may require the instructor’s consent. Refer to the online course schedule to verify if instructor consent is required for the offered topic. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
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BIOL 165 - Natural History Galapagos & Ecuador Prep
2 credit(s)
Preparation course for a January travel class to explore and study the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador - some of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Students will study the biodiversity, adaptations, and natural history of species in Galapagos and the Andes cloud forest. Students will read introductory and popular science literature that will introduce them to the biological, ecological, and environmental issues specific to the regions that will be visited in January, and will begin to develop skills in observation and field drawing. Instructor’s Consent required.
Offered: Offered alternate years
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
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BIOL 166 - Natural History Galapagos/Ecuador Travel
2 credit(s)
Travel class to explore and study the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador - some of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Students will study the biodiversity, adaptations, and natural history of species in Galapagos and the Andes cloud forest. During the travel course, students will apply knowledge from introductory and popular science literature to experiences with the biological, ecological, and environmental issues of the regions visited, while continuing to develop skills in observation and field drawing. This course has additional fees associated with winter term travel to Galápagos and Ecuador.
Offered: Alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: International Perspectives and Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 165 .
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BIOL 170 - Human Genetics
4 credit(s)
This course introduces students to the study of inheritance in all of its manifestations, from the distribution of human traits in a family pedigree to the biochemistry of the genetic material in our chromosomes, DNA. The course examines the inheritance of traits in individuals and families, how traits evolve and are maintained in human populations, the molecular basis for those traits, and the Human Genome Project. Does not count toward a Biology major or minor.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World; Sustainability.
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BIOL 195 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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BIOL 200 - Intro Biology: Flow of Energy
4 credit(s)
This course will emphasize the flow of energy in biological systems, and integrate across all levels of biological organization. Topics include: macromolecules, thermodynamics and energy, metabolism, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, homeostasis, physiology, ecology and trophic interactions, and ecosystem dynamics. Math placement into Calculus I is required to take this course in the Fall of the freshman year.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
Corequisite(s): BIOL 200L .
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BIOL 200L - Intro Biology: Flow of Energy Lab
0 credit(s)
This laboratory will examine concepts from BIOL 200 in a laboratory setting.
Corequisite(s): BIOL 200
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BIOL 201 - Intro Biology: Flow of Information
4 credit(s)
This course explores the flow of information in biological systems, integrating across all levels of biological organization. Topics include: animal behavior, endocrine and nervous systems, signal transduction between and within cells, and the molecular language and processes necessary for storing and transmitting biological information. Information flow between generations will be covered along with mutations, microevolution, and macroevolution. Math placement into Calculus I is required to take this course in the Fall of the freshman year.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
Corequisite(s): BIOL 201L .
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BIOL 201L - Intro Biology: Flow of Info Lab
0 credit(s)
This laboratory will examine concepts from BIOL 201 in a laboratory setting.
Corequisite(s): BIOL 201 .
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BIOL 275 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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BIOL 295 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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BIOL 307 - Cancer Biology
4 credit(s)
An overview of the field of cancer biology with emphasis in the cellular and molecular mechanisms of tumor progression. Topic discussed include environmental carcinogens, current treatments and therapies, disease frequencies and epidemiology, drug discovery and design, and cancer prevention.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 with a minimum grade of C-, CHEM 220 , and CHEM 230 (may be taken concurrently).
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BIOL 308 - Microbiology
4 credit(s)
A study of the structure, biochemistry, physiology, energy generation, genetics and diversity of prokaryotic organisms. Includes a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 with a minimum grade of C-, CHEM 220 , and CHEM 230 (may be taken concurrently).
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BIOL 313 - Molecular Biology of the Cell
4 credit(s)
Explores the molecular aspects of cellular biology. Topics will include molecular and cellular events in eukaryotic cells: membrane dynamics, the endomembrane system, signal transduction, regulation of the cell cycle, intracellular transport, and intercellular adhesion. An understanding of the molecular biology of a cell can be used a basis for understanding biology at the organismal, population, and ecosystem levels.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 with a minimum grade of C-, CHEM 220 , and CHEM 230 (may be taken concurrently).
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BIOL 314 - Molecular Genetics Laboratory
2 credit(s)
Includes experimentation that utilizes molecular genetics techniques, such as genetic sequencing, bioinformatics, DNA extractions, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, genetic crosses, and microscopy. The hands-on work illustrates principles presented in BIOL 312 and/or BIOL 313 lecture and teaches students elements of experimental design as well as the analysis and presentation of scientific results.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 with a minimum grade of C-, CHEM 220 , and CHEM 230 (may be taken concurrently).
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BIOL 315 - Evolution & Biodiversity
4 credit(s)
Investigation of the evolutionary processes responsible for the origin and diversification of life on Earth. This course covers major concepts in evolutionary biology, including the origin of variation, mechanisms of evolutionary change, patterns of speciation and extinction, and the diversity and evolutionary relationships of living organisms.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 with a minimum grade of C-.
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BIOL 317 - Genetics
4 credit(s)
Examines the flow of information from within and between cells, organisms, and populations over evolutionary time. Topics will include transmission genetics, molecular genetics, genomics and population genetics.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200 andBIOL 201 with a minimum grade of C-; CHEM 220 and CHEM 230 (may be taken concurrently).
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BIOL 360 - Selected Topics in Biology
2-4 credit(s)
Study of a particular field in biology selected by the instructor and approved by the Biology Department. May or may not include a lab. Some topics may require the instructor’s consent. Refer to the online course schedule to verify is instructor consent if required for the offered topic. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 . Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the topic.
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BIOL 365 - Advanced National History Galapagos & Ecuador Prep
2 credit(s)
Preparation course for a January travel class to explore and study the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador - some of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Students will study the biodiversity, adaptations, and natural history of species in Galapagos and the Andes cloud forest. During the fall course, students will read both original research articles and popular science literature that will advance their understanding of the biological, ecological, and environmental issues specific to the regions that will be visited in January, and will refine observational skills and develop skills in field drawing. Instructor’s Consent required.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and BIOL 315 or BIOL 317 . Instructor Consent required.
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BIOL 366 - Adv Nat Hist Galapagos/Ecuador Travel
2 credit(s)
Travel class to explore and study the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador - some of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Students will study the biodiversity, adaptations, and natural history of species in Galapagos and the Andes cloud forest. During the travel course, students will apply knowledge from original research articles and popular science literature to experiences with the biological, ecological, and environmental issues of the regions visited, while continuing to develop skills in observation and field drawing. This course has additional fees associated with winter term travel to Galapagos and Ecuador.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: International Perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 365 .
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BIOL 385 - Junior Seminar
1 credit(s)
The Junior Seminar is designed to introduce majors to the primary biological literature, improve their oral communication skills, and highlight recent advances in the field. Students will read, present and discuss primary research papers in the biological sciences. Topics will vary each semester but have an interdisciplinary theme.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits), one upper division BIOL course (4) with a minimum grade of C- and declared Biology major.
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BIOL 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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BIOL 404 - Ecology
4 credit(s)
A study of the relationships between organisms and their environment. Major topics include population dynamics, species interactions, community structure/function, and ecosystem ecology. This course introduces quantitative tools used by ecologists, and explores many applications of ecological principles to conservation and society. Weekend field trips usually part of the course. Includes a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and BIOL 315 or BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 405 - Immunology
4 credit(s)
A study of the mammalian immune system covering the molecules and mechanisms used to fight infection. The development of B and T cells and their role in the human immune response will be emphasized. The relationship of the immune system to human biology will also be covered, for example infectious disease, vaccines, allergies, and autoimmune disorders.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 415 - Principles of Development
4 credit(s)
A study of molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying development of selected invertebrates and vertebrates, from fertilization through early organ formation. Gene regulation and experimental approaches are emphasized. Includes a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 420 - Vertebrate Zoology
4 credit(s)
A study of vertebrate organismal biology, with an emphasis on trends in vertebrate evolution. Topics include the origin of major groups, morphology and physiology, life history, locomotion, feeding, behavior, and conservation. Includes laboratory experience. Some weekend field trips required.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 425 - Animal Behavior
4 credit(s)
A study of the ecology and evolution of animal behavior, including such topics as foraging strategies, predator-prey interactions, contests, mating systems, sexual selection, communication and the application of animal behavior to conservation. Mechanisms of animal behavior (including endocrinology, genetics and neurobiology) are also discussed. Includes a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 426 - Plant Animal Interactions
4 credit(s)
Plant-animal interactions are fundamentally important to the ecology and evolution of natural ecosystems, to conservation (e.g., management of invasive species), and to agriculture and food production. In this class, we will study the major antagonistic and mutualistic plant-animal interactions, including pollination, herbivory, fruit and seed dispersal, and plant protection mutualisms. Using these topics, we will explore basic and applied concepts related to ecology, evolution, and plant biology. Readings from the primary literature will be an integral component of the course, while labs will focus on authentic investigations of topics such as plant defenses, associational effects, pollination biology, or seed dispersal.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 435 - Animal Communication
4 credit(s)
An investigation into the biology underlying different modes of animal communication, including visual, acoustic, chemical, and tactile signaling behavior. The course will focus on the evolutionary and ecological significance of animal signals and discuss how communication is controlled by different mechanisms (endocrinology, genetics, neuroscience) and how these behaviors are impacted by anthropogenic interactions. Includes a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 444 - Evolution
4 credit(s)
Examines evidence for evolution and explanations for patterns of diversity and the apparent fit of organisms to the environment. Topics include the basis for evolutionary change, population level processes, natural selection, sexual selection, speciation mechanisms, and long-term macroevolutionary patterns. Includes a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 445 - Marine Biology
4 credit(s)
A study of life and processes in the marine environment. Organismal adaptations and interactions of organisms with the environment are stressed, along with field trips to the marine intertidal zones. Includes some aspects of environmental issues as they relate to biology of the ocean. Some weekend field trips required. Includes a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 466 - Genome Analysis Workshop
4 credit(s)
A study of the structure and function of the genome. Students will use various software tools to identify genes in a bacterial genome sequence and to study the gene products. Microbial metagenomes from environmental samples will be analyzed. Includes a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 470 - Animal Physiology
4 credit(s)
The study of physiological function (molecular, cellular, and organ systems) in animals. The focus will be on the diversity of mechanisms used by animals for: water and solute regulation, gas exchange and transport, temperature regulation and tolerance, circulation, digestion, metabolism, excretion, neural control and integration, and locomotion. Includes a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and two of the following: BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 .
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BIOL 475 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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BIOL 489W - Advanced Research Methods
2 or 4 credit(s)
Teams of students carry out original research in collaboration with a member of the Biology faculty. Course involves critically reading, analyzing, and synthesizing primary literature in the research area; generating a novel data set (via experiments, studies, or data mining of large public data sets); and analyzing and interpreting the data. Research area will vary, and depends on faculty expertise.
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Writing in the Discipline.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 314 , and 2 of the following BIOL 313 , BIOL 315 , BIOL 317 . 4 additional upper division BIOL credits (excluding BIOL 313, 315, and 317) and declared Biology major. Instructor’s Consent required.
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BIOL 490 - Senior Capstone Experience
2 credit(s)
Designed for senior Biology majors. Students will complete a capstone paper and present their capstone project publicly. The course requires that students integrate information from the primary and secondary biological literature as well as from their knowledge of biology. All topics must be approved by the Biology Department. Pass/No Pass grading only when taken for 0 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, BIOL 385 or BIOL 489W (may be taken concurrently) Must be a declared BIOL major.
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BIOL 495 - Research
1-6 credit(s)
Faculty supervised, student-conducted, individual research project. Instructor’s consent required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 312 , BIOL 313 , and BIOL 314 .
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Business, Graduate |
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BUS 500 - Business Immersion Program
0 credit(s)
The Business Immersion Program (BIP) is an overview of foundational content for the MBA program that consists of several modules in various areas within Business Administration. It is a self-paced online review with an assessment element that all admitted MBA students will complete before the start of orientation. The BIP is designed to accommodate students that have both non-business and business undergraduate degrees. The BIP concludes with lectures in each area. Pass/No Pass
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BUS 502 - Financial & Managerial Accounting
3 credit(s)
Accounting concepts and procedures used in preparation of corporate financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows. Measurement of reporting choices within Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Foundations of corporate financial statement analysis. Study use of accounting data in managing businesses by applying techniques for product costing, planning, control, and performance evaluation. Topics include: CVP analysis; variable, absorption, job, activity-based and standard costing; budgeting; responsibility accounting; capital budgeting.
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BUS 503 - Economics for Managers
3 credit(s)
A survey of both microeconomics, the study of individual and organizational decision-making, and macroeconomics, which investigates national and international concerns. Economic theory will be complemented by practical applications and discussions of current policy issues affecting business.
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BUS 505 - Org Behavior, Diversity & Leadership
3 credit(s)
Intensive examination of behavioral science research and theory as a basis for understanding, managing and changing organizations.The course emphasizes effective management with diverse individuals.
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BUS 508 - Global Business
3 credit(s)
Strategies for entering new international markets and managing international operations. Discussion of cultural differences, regional economic integration, and emerging markets.
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BUS 509 - Operations & Supply Chain Management
3 credit(s)
A managerial level examination of operations strategy with emphasis on application of quantitative models as guides to managerial decision making. Includes project management, product and service design, Just-In-Time (lean systems), mass customization, and systems thinking.
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BUS 510 - Marketing Management
3 credit(s)
Analysis of the marketing effort and decision-making process in private, not-for-profit and public institutions. Normative models for decision-making in different marketing situations. Analytical tools available for appraising, diagnosing, organizing, planning and implementing market plans. Analysis of economic, social and political forces leading to change in the market place. Development of concepts useful in evaluating marketing situations, including those in the international setting.
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BUS 511 - Financial Management
3 credit(s)
Introduces essential financial management concepts including time value of money, evaluation of financial performance, understanding risk and return, and primary valuation models. Using cases and computer financial models, we explore how best to evaluate investment opportunities, project analysis, raising and allocating financial capital such as equity versus debt. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of financial strategy as a critical part of a firm’s overall strategy.
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BUS 514 - Special Topics
3 credit(s)
Elective course based on current business issues and student interest.
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BUS 520 - Marketing Research & Communications
3 credit(s)
Introduces the study of research, data analysis and application to business and marketing challenges while combining effective communication processes for dissemination and reporting. While addressing research techniques, topics will include primary and secondary marketing research methodologies, communication strategies, case analysis, and the statistical evaluation of data sets. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate qualitative and quantitative work from existing case studies.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 510 .
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BUS 521 - Data Analytics and Decision Analysis
3 credit(s)
In this cousre students will learn effective strategies and methods for interpreting analytics and communicating data insights. Students will gain an understanding of the power behind big data and its ability to create operational efficiencies, improve marketing, create opportunities for innovation, increase productivitiy as well as influence new business opportunities.
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BUS 526 - International Business Travel
1 credit(s)
This is a short-term (approximately one week to 10 days) experiential course designed to give business students the opportunity to explore business operations overseas. The location for the international experience may vary from year to year. Additional fees required. May be repeated for credit. Pass/No Pass.
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BUS 527 - Applied Investment Management
3 credit(s)
Active management of funds allocated by numerous institutional investors. Encompasses investment policy statement (portfolio objectives, constraints, benchmarks, reports), performance evaluation/attribution, analysis (economic, industry, company), valuation, recommendations, portfolio rebalancing, trade execution, ethics of money management.
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BUS 550 - Business Law
3 credit(s)
Focuses on the legal and regulatory framework that governs how organizations, both for-profit and non-profit function, legal risks, common misconceptions about the law, and issues of legal compliance that every business professional should know. Explores the legal dimensions as it pertains to international and the global business environment relevant for businesses engaged in international trade and investment, and issues surrounding technology management and patent protection, and human resource management.
Course Offering:
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BUS 551 - Talent & Organizational Change Management
3 credit(s)
This course explores the interpersonal dimensions of effective managerial behavior at the individual and team level. Topics include: the new world of work, cross-cultural management, diversity, talent management, performance management, motivation, and team dynamics. Students learn to increase organizational effectiveness by better managing themselves, other individuals, teams and stakeholders of the organization. Students also learn to diagnose and analyze individual and group behavior from different theoretical perspectives, including strategic, political and cultural, and to prescribe appropriate courses of managerial action.
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BUS 560 - Organizational Change
3 credit(s)
This course focuses on how organizations change and how to be a change agent in an organization. It emphasizes the forces for change, the change implementation process, the qualities and skills of successful change agents, and the behavioral theory of how individuals and organizations change. It will help students better diagnose the organizations and change agenda and prepare them for their role as implementers and agents of change.
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BUS 570 - Healthcare Laws and Regulations
3 credit(s)
Provides an overview of the legal and regulatory dimensions of the business of healthcare. Explores the intersections between the nature of competition in healthcare, patient rights, laws, institutional liability and the regulatory framework as well as oversight that governs the delivery of quality care. Topics include the role of changing government rules and regulations, role of compliance within healthcare, addressing medical errors, defining best practices in support of HIPAA and exploring how different countries approach common problems and challenges in providing comprehensive care.
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BUS 571 - Financial Management in Healthcare
3 credit(s)
Introduces key financial management concepts including time value of money; evaluation of financial performance; understanding risk and return, and primary valuation models that apply to for-profit and not-for-profit healthcare organizations. Uses cases and computer financial models to explore how best to evaluate investment opportunities, project analysis, raising and allocating financial capital and with an emphasis on understanding the social prerogatives of the net present value model integral to healthcare systems.
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BUS 572 - Healthcare Accounting for Managers
3 credit(s)
Incorporates basic accounting principles and financial statement analysis as they relate to healthcare. Healthcare has many different concerns when it comes to revenue recognition due to various insurance reimbursements and Medicare restrictions. You will get a basic understanding of the challenges that managers face regarding these topics as well as other healthcare-related issues. Break-even analysis, various methods of overhead cost allocation and budgets are essential management tools that you will learn to utilize in decision making.
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BUS 573 - Economics for Healthcare Management
3 credit(s)
Focuses on the application of fundamental economic and business principles to healthcare organizations. It will examine the nature of customer demand, suppliers, health insurance markets, and competition. Explores how healthcare businesses address pricing and the allocation of services, and how to develop a competitive strategy that will lead to better healthcare outcomes over time.
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BUS 579 - Quality & Operations Management in Healthcare
3 credit(s)
Introduces the fundamentals of operations and supply chain management. Through case analysis and interactive projects, students explore opportunities and challenges managers face in the application of capacity management, optimization, quality management, lean systems, risk management, and analysis, as well as product and service design as it applies to healthcare organizations. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of operations as a critical element of a firm’s overall strategy.
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BUS 598 - Strategic Management
3 credit(s)
The application of strategic management concepts, principles and techniques through case analyses. Draws upon professional experience and concepts learned in other functional areas to develop a general management perspective and the ability to impact organizational direction and performance.
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ACCT 201 - Accounting Principles
4 credit(s)
Introduction to accounting concepts and application of these concepts; financial statement preparation; accounting systems and controls; accounting for assets and liabilities; cash flow analysis and financial statement analysis. MS Excel is introduced and integrated into the course to solve accounting and finance problems.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
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ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting
4 credit(s)
Introduction to management accounting concepts; cost terminology, behavior and system design; the planning and control process; using cost data in decision making.
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore Standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
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ACCT 313 - Intermediate Accounting I
4 credit(s)
Financial accounting statement interpretation, presentation, and disclosure including coverage of functions and basic theory; asset recognition and measurement; liability recognition and measurement; stockholders’ equity; issues related to income measurement; and preparation and interpretation of financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 and ACCT 202 each with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Fall Only, Annually
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ACCT 314 - Intermediate Accounting II
4 credit(s)
Financial accounting statement interpretation, presentation, and disclosure including coverage of functions and basic theory; asset recognition and measurement; liability recognition and measurement; stockholders’ equity; issues related to income measurement; and preparation and interpretation of financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 313 with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Spring only, Annually
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ACCT 316 - Cost Accounting
4 credit(s)
Discussion of the nature, objectives and procedures of cost accounting and cost control; job costing and process costing; theory and practice of accounting for manufacturing overhead; cost budgeting and control; cost reports, joint product and by-product costing; distribution costs; standard costs; differential cost analysis; profit volume relationships and break-even analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , or ECON 102 , or ECON 103 , or ECON 181 , and ACCT 202 .
Course Offering:
Fall only, Odd years
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ACCT 318 - Fraud Examination
4 credit(s)
An introduction to forensic accounting. Students will learn how and why occupational fraud is committed, how fraudulent conduct can be deterred, and how allegations of fraud should be investigated and resolved.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 with a minimum grade of C- or ACCT 202 with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Intermittent
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ACCT 355 - New Topics
1 credit(s)
Click here for the topic description or see the Advising Center.
Course Offering:
Intermittent
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ACCT 357 - Income Tax Accounting
4 credit(s)
A study of the structure of federal tax laws and some of the motivating forces and policies shaping tax laws and concepts; determination of taxable income and the income tax liability as they relate to individuals; overview of the taxation of corporations and other entities; and an overview of Oregon income tax laws.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , or ECON 102 , or ECON 103 or ECON 181 , and ACCT 201 .
Course Offering:
Fall only, Odd years
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ACCT 358 - Community Tax Certification
2 credit(s)
Students enroll in this one-credit preparation course in order to qualify as an IRS-certified Tax-Aide Volunteer. Working with a faculty coordinator and CASH Oregon, students receive appropriate training and guidance to assist low income and elderly clients in the community with their individual tax returns.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 357 or ACCT 457 with minimum grade C-.
Course Offering:
Winter only, Annually
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ACCT 359 - Community Tax Engagement
2 credit(s)
Students enroll in this 2-credit course after becoming a IRS-certified Tax-Aide Volunteer, i.e., the successful completion of ACCT 358 . Students in this course engage directly with members of the local community, serving as a Tax-Aide Volunteer, assisting elderly and low income individuals with their tax returns. Working under the direction of a faculty coordinator and CASH Oregon, students staff tax assistance centers located throughout the community.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 358 .
Course Offering:
Spring only, Annually
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ACCT 370 - Accounting Information Systems
4 credit(s)
Provides training and business application for several commercial software programs. These programs include: Intuit’s QuickBooks, desktop and online versions; ProConnect tax software; and Microsoft Office Excel. Students will learn bookkeeping application skills, general tax software operations and basic organization skills and data analytics for Microsoft Excel.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201
Course Offering:
Spring only, Annually
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ACCT 395 - Independent Study
1 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
Course Offering:
Intermittent
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ACCT 425 - Advanced Accounting
4 credit(s)
Topics in accounting for partnerships, estates, non-profit organizations, local governments, corporate business combinations, consolidated financial statements, and foreign operations.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 314 with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Fall only, Even years
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ACCT 435 - Auditing
4 credit(s)
The course will emphasize concepts and principles of auditing and assurance services. It provides an overview of the public accounting profession and the professional standards used in providing auditing and other assurance services, and reporting on financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or above (90 or more completed credits). ACCT 314 with a minimum grade of C- (may be taken
concurrently).
Course Offering:
Spring only, Annually
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ACCT 457 - Advanced Income Tax Accounting
4 credit(s)
A study of federal income tax as it applies to C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLC), the gift tax, the estate tax, income taxation of trusts and estates, and internal revenue service administrative procedures. The primary focus of the course will be taxation of corporations.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , or ECON 102 , or ECON 103 , or ECON 181 , and ACCT 201 with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Fall only, Even years
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BA 101 - The Business of Everything
2 credit(s)
Designed as a survey of business; students will learn practical skills and an overview of all facets of business such as marketing, finance, management, and accounting; from modern happenings brought on by Robinhood, the introduction of cryptocurrency, and how to start your company. The course will also teach individual brand building, such as building an effective resume, using LinkedIn, and obtaining your first internship. This course will be required for any lower-division student wanting to participate in a College of Business internship during their first summer.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems & Human Behavior
Course Offering:
Fall only, Annually
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BA 102 - Fundamentals of Business
4 credit(s)
Designed as an introduction to the field of business and management, this course exposes students to a variety of organizations including profit and not-for-profit. This foundational course provides students with an introduction to key functional areas of business including accounting, finance, operations and human resource management. Using a series of mini-cases and a dynamic simulation students will oversee managing a business and experience the challenges, risks and rewards of making good decisions. This course offers students a view of the complex and ever-changing environment of business while providing a valuable foundation for business and non-business students alike.
Core Requirement(s): Social Systems and Human Behavior
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BA 115 - Personal Finance & Money Management
4 credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce non-business students to the language of finance and finance planning. The focus is primarily at the practical level of financial planning, however, examples from and implications of business, government policy and the economy as a whole will be addressed. Students completing the course will gain skills and confidence in reading financial/economic information, creating budgets, managing expenses, performing financial computations to aid daily financial planning.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
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