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BA 116 - Introduction to the Legal Profession
2 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction and overview of the legal profession including the culture of law schools as well as insight into areas of the practice of law. Structured as a seminar, students will be introduced to the American legal system through a series of lectures by legal professionals and legal educators. Course includes a field trip.
Course Offering:
Winter only, Annually
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BA 120 - Business Economics
4 credit(s)
Introduces students to the study of micro and macroeconomics and how they are related. Microeconomics explores how individuals, households, and businesses make decisions under uncertainty regarding resource acquisition, allocation, and subsequent transformation into goods and services. The role of demand, supply, and pricing will also be studied. Macroeconomics explores broader factors such as fiscal and monetary policy, employment levels, inflation, price stability, international trade patterns, investment, and globalization.
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BA 155 - New Topics
See the Advising Center for descriptions.
Course Offering:
Intermittent
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BA 195 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
Course Offering:
Intermittent
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BA 230 - Business Communication
4 credit(s)
Focuses on the study of principles, elements, and practices underlying effective business communication. It presents frameworks for writing documents, managing email, and developing presentations. Methods for organizing ideas, understanding audience needs, and developing innovative approaches to data analysis, information formatting, and professional communication will be incorporated using cases and exercises that emphasize informative communication and collaborative strategies that reflect real-world challenges.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing (30 or more completed credits) and ENGW 180 or 181 or 182 with grade of C- or higher
Course Offering:
Fall and Spring, Annually
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BA 255 - New Topics
1-4 credit(s)
See the Advising Center for descriptions.
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BA 256 - Leaders & Leadership
4 credit(s)
Provides an overview of leaders and leadership from ancient times to the modern era. We will assess how the historical context as well as notions of gender, race, sexuality, and class have shaped convictions about effective leadership. Reading texts from Herodotus, the Bible, Saint Augustine, Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and theories put forth in contemporary leadership studies, we will analyze the use of rhetoric, political skills, emotional intelligence, passion, team work, decision-making, conflict resolution, and grit that has propelled leaders in the fields of politics, business, the military, social movements, and religion. We will investigate the characteristics deemed necessary in a leader, various leadership styles (situational, autocratic, facilitative, cross-cultural, servant, transformational), the tension between effectiveness and ethics, and the emerging fields of thought leaders and “influencers.” Offered alternate years.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.
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BA 275 - Internship
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Internship contract required.
Course Offering:
Intermittent
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BA 295 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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BA 301 - Business Analytics
4 credit(s)
Provides students with the fundamental concepts and tools needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics in organizations to manipulate data. Introduces students to fundamental methods of data analysis and statistics, including but not limited to data visualization, descriptive statistical measures, probability distributions, data modeling, sampling, estimation, and regression analysis. Engages students in abstract mathematical thinking and guides them to understand analytical and formal deductive reasoning. Students will also learn how to apply these procedures to real data sets in business and other areas using Microsoft Excel.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 122 , with a minimum grade of C-.
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BA 302 - Entrepreneurship & Small Business
4 credit(s)
Development of the students’ understanding of the economic and social environment in which small businesses function and the critical role of entrepreneurship in fostering business growth and development. The processes involved in initiating new ventures are discussed. The course focuses on the operations, marketing, financial, human resources and strategic management as well as the legal and governmental relations of the small firm. A detailed treatment of the problems involved in managing specific fields of small businesses in both service and manufacturing.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
Course Offering:
Intermittent
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BA 305 - Business Finance
4 credit(s)
A study of the financial principles applicable to the business organization. Financial management of assets and the need for funds, sources and cost of obtaining short-term and long-term funds, capital budgeting. MS Excel and MS Access are integrated into this course.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , or ECON 102 , or ECON 103 , or ECON 181 , and ACCT 201 , all with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Fall and Spring
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BA 306 - Business Law
4 credit(s)
Introduction to the structure and functions of the American legal system followed by an overview of specific topics that are applicable to business. Topics include: contracts, sales, negotiable instruments, bankruptcy, suretyship, agency, partnerships, corporations, federal securities law, accountants, legal liability, employer and employee relationships, property, trusts and estates.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits).
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BA 309 - Marketing
4 credit(s)
Introduction to marketing concepts and application of these concepts to the marketing of products, services, ideas, organizations, and people in both profit-oriented and nonprofit business environments. Topics include: marketing’s role in society and within the firm; environmental evaluation; consumer buying behavior; market segmentation and target market selection; management of marketing mix variables (product, price, placement, promotion). Students gain experience in problem solving and communication through case study analysis and presentations.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits).
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BA 310 - Social Media Marketing
4 credit(s)
Provides an introduction to the platforms and strategies that companies use to communicate and market themselves through social media. This class will cover how to run a social audit and formulate a strategy on social media as well as key metrics that are used to measure performance. Class discussion, case analyses and class activities will be used to analyze current trends in social media marketing.
Prerequisite(s): BA 309 .
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BA 312 - International Business
4 credit(s)
Survey course covering recent and important issues in international business, trade and investment. Topics might include the International Business environment, the government and regulatory environment, international comparative environments, international monetary environment, international marketing, international finance, management strategies, and the future of international business.
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirements: International Perspectives, Diverse Perspectives, and Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
Course Offering:
Fall only, Annually
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BA 317 - The Business & Marketing of Esports
2 credit(s)
Serves as an introduction to esports and use of the marketing techniques in esports business. Students will explore and analyze real-world issues by applying marketing theories to different types of Esport businesses scenarios and data sets.
Prerequisite(s): BA 309
Course Offering:
Winter Only
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BA 319 - Esports Trends & Innovation
2 credit(s)
Serves as an advanced review of Esports trends and innovation. Evaluating analytics to determine business decisions and dissecting innovations in the area of Esports.
Prerequisite(s): BA 309
Course Offering:
Spring Only
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BA 320 - Human Resource Management
4 credit(s)
Functions of the personnel department in a business organization. Contributions of research in the social sciences to personnel administration. Operation and techniques of a personnel department including job evaluation, employee recruiting and selection, psychological testing, employment counseling, wage administration, labor management relations and other personnel programs.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits)
Course Offering:
Fall only, Annually
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BA 330 - Technology Management
4 credit(s)
An introduction to the study of technology management. This course will introduce students to the phenomena of technology and the integral role it plays in the competitive development and growth of businesses. The primary focus will be on understanding the managerial aspects involved in managing technology in business organizations and how technology is critical in fostering competitive advantage.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 101, ECON 102, each with a minimum grade of C-, and Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
Course Offering:
Intermittent
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BA 345 - Corporate Finance
4 credit(s)
An introduction to the theory of corporate finance and the methods to understand how a firm’s financing, investing, and operative activities affect its value and how to make investment decisions based on available financial and accounting information. Systematically covers the three major topics of corporate finance: corporate financial statement quality analysis, corporate financial statement adjustments, and investments to corporate assets.
Prerequisite(s): BA 305 with a minimum grade C-.
Course Offering:
Fall only, Annually
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BA 350 - Operations Management
4 credit(s)
Study of key concepts, quantitative techniques, and practices used in the management of the production of goods and services. Includes examination of product and process design, process analysis, total quality management, project management, materials management, capacity planning, work design, facility layout and operational scheduling.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits), ECON 101 , or ECON 102 , or ECON 103 or ECON 181 and Statistics (BA 301 , MATH 207 , MATH 316 , or SOC 301 ), each with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Fall and Spring
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BA 352 - Investments
4 credit(s)
To gain a knowledge and understanding of: marketable securities including common stocks, bonds, and options; fundamental and technical security analysis; and of current financial events found in financial news.
Prerequisite(s): BA 305 with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Fall only, Annually
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BA 354 - Financial Markets and Institutions
4 credit(s)
An examination of the role of financial institutions and markets and the role they play in the business environment. Emphasis will be placed on studying the organization, structure and securities operations of money markets and capital markets (stock, bond, mortgage, mortgage-backed securities, swaps). The course also addresses the role of financial statements and analysis; risk management of commercial banks as well as the role of non-depository institutions (investment banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, the Federal Reserve Systems) as part of the financial market system.
Prerequisite(s): BA 305 with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Spring only, Annually
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BA 355 - New Topics
See the Advising Center for descriptions.
Course Offering:
Intermittent
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BA 360 - Organizational Behavior Management
4 credit(s)
An introduction to the functions of management and to the theory of human behavior in organizations. Management history, attitudes, skills, and managerial processes as well as an investigation of the theories of human behavior, motivation, communication, decision making, group and social processes, organizational culture, power, and leadership are addressed.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits).
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BA 390 - Digital Marketing
4 credit(s)
A comprehensive introduction to conducting marketing activites online, including methods such as search engine optimization, online advertising, social media and email marketing. We will cover metrics and analytics that firms use to build their marketing strategy. Hands on experience using digital platforms along with case analyses will be used to illustrate concepts used in the digital marketing environment.
Prerequisite(s): BA 309 .
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BA 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
Course Offering:
Intermittent
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BA 405W - Business Strategy
4 credit(s)
This course requires the integration of knowledge from all functional area business disciplines to make effective strategic decisions from an organization-wide perspective. The case study method of teaching combined with the dynamic application of course tools to real and simulated business situations are used.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (90 or more completed credits), and ECON 101 and ECON 102 , or ECON 103 , or ECON 181 , ACCT 201 , ACCT 202 , BA 305 , BA 309 , BA 350 , and BA 360 each with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Fall and Spring
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BA 410 - Marketing Research
4 credit(s)
Application of research techniques and statistical analysis to analysis to business and marketing problems. Topics include technology in the research process, secondary and primary marketing research methodologies, sampling methods, and data analysis and reporting. Course includes cases analyses and use of statistical data sets. Students will design an original market research project, gather and analyze the data, and present the findings as part of their individual project.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 207 or BA 301 and BA 309 each with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Fall only, Annually
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BA 412 - Consumer Behavior
4 credit(s)
An essential component of marketing is consumer insight and a successful marketing strategy must be built around an understanding of consumers. This course provides the student with that understanding of consumer behavior in the marketplace and a detailed analysis of factors that influence purchasing behavior. An interdisciplinary approach is used from such fields as economics, psychology and sociology. The course covers the major topics including attitudes, impulsive vs. deliberative purchase, motivation, perception, brand loyalty, self and identity, and product satisfaction. As we learn to characterize and predict consumer behavior, we will also discuss implications for designing and implementing marketing strategies.
Prerequisite(s): BA 309 with a minimum grade C-.
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BA 414 - Adv Theory&Practice in Sports Marketing
4 credit(s)
Serves as an advanced inspection of marketing through the lens of sport. An in-depth review of advanced marketing issues. Students will explore and analyze real-world issues by applying their sports marketing theories to different types of sports case studies.
Prerequisite(s): BA 309
Course Offering:
Fall Only
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BA 416 - Sports Sponsorship & Sales
4 credit(s)
Serves as an advanced development of sales generation and revenue producing opportunities. With use of advanced financial and accounting acumen sports marketing, sports sales and the ability to properly report such activities will be obtained using real-world scenarios and case studies.
Prerequisite(s): BA 309
Course Offering:
Spring Only
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BA 440 - Advertising and Promotion
4 credit(s)
Introduction to the concept of integrated marketing communications (IMC) and the specific components that make up the IMC program, including advertising, direct marketing, Internet/ interactive media, public relations, sales promotion, and personal selling. Application of core concepts and techniques through case analyses, IMC exercises, and team development of advertising campaigns and presentations.
Prerequisite(s): BA 309 each with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Spring only, Annually
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BA 445 - Financial Modeling & Valuation
4 credit(s)
Based on finance theory and strategy. Introduces the techniques used extensively in financial modeling and valuation. Topics include bond pricing model, the dynamic yield curves model, portfolia optimization model, common equity valuation model, swaps model, and option pricing model.
Prerequisite(s): BA 305 with minimum a grade C-.
Course Offering:
Spring only, Annually
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BA 452 - Global Finance
4 credit(s)
Global Finance presents the corporate uses of global financial markets. Combining practical knowledge, up-to-date theories, and real-world applications, this course explores issues of currencies, foreign exchange, VaR, funds, and risk management. Also listed as ECON 452 .
Prerequisite(s): BA 305 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 331 with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Spring only, Annually
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BA 455 - New Topics
See the Advising Center for descriptions.
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BA 458 - Principles of Portfolio Management
4 credit(s)
Advanced study of selecting and combining securities into a portfolio. Includes setting investment goals, diversification and risk reduction, capital market theory, and portfolio selection models. Focus is on managing risk and return. Advanced application of forming and managing a portfolio involving real money of the Boxer Opportunity Fund, the Student-managed Investment Fund (SMIF).
Prerequisite(s): BA 352 .
Course Offering:
Spring only, Annually
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BA 460 - Supply Chain Management
4 credit(s)
Introduces students to the strategic and tactical issues associated with the design and management of supply chains, providing a comprehensive view of the concepts and decision models in effectively managing the flow of goods, services, and information in a global environment. This course uses case studies, simulation, and advanced Excel tools to investigate important areas of supply chain management (such as logistics, procurement, transportation, and demand planning) in an integrated view via using. The course provides knowledge and skills in design and configure business processes in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment.
Prerequisite(s): BA 350 .
Course Offering:
Spring only, Annually
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BA 475 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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BA 490 - Senior Seminar
2 credit(s)
As part of the capstone experience, Business seniors enroll in a senior seminar course, as appropriate for their chosen area of interest. The seminar serves as the forum in which students are prepared for and guided through their capstone experiences (internship or research project). Students will share with and learn from peers completing similar capstones. The seminar course also uses business periodicals and journals as a focus of seminar discussion to help bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102 , BA 201, BA 202, BA 305 , BA 309 , BA 350 , and BA 360 each with a minimum grade of C-.
Course Offering:
Fall and Spring, Annually
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BA 495 - Independent Research
Student-conducted individual research/theoretical project. Faculty supervised. Independent study contract required.
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CHEM 110 - Chemistry & Your Environment
2 credit(s)
An introductory chemistry course for students who do not plan to take additional chemistry. Basic principles of chemistry are developed and used to explain phenomena of significance to our lives. Topics include environmental issues such as atmospheric and water chemistry, nuclear power, and fuels.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
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CHEM 195 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CHEM 220 - General Chemistry I
4 credit(s)
The first of a two semester sequence which introduces the basic concepts of chemistry by addressing: atomic and molecular structure, chemical and physical properties of materials, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, and thermochemistry. These topics are studied in the context of inorganic and organic chemistry. Includes laboratory.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 122 or placement.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 220L .
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CHEM 220L - General Chemistry I Lab
Laboratory to accompany General Chemistry I lecture.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 220 .
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CHEM 230 - General Chemistry II
4 credit(s)
The second of a two semester sequence continuing from CHEM 220 . Topics include: kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and special topics such as nuclear chemistry. General Chemistry II Laboratory is a corequisite.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 220 with a minimum grade of C- and MATH 125 or MATH 226 with a minimum grade of C-.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 230L or CHEM 233 .
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CHEM 230L - General Chemistry II Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany General Chemistry II lecture.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 230 .
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CHEM 233 - General Chemistry II Lab & Project
1 credit(s)
Laboratory to accompany General Chemistry II lecture in place of CHEM 230L . Includes an introduction to research design and methods in chemistry and scientific writing.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 220 with a minimum grade of B.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 230 .
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CHEM 275 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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CHEM 295 - Independent Project
Work in chemistry and introduction to chemistry research on a topic of mutual interest to the student and a faculty member. Instructor’s consent required. May be repeated for credit or continued as CHEM 495.
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CHEM 300 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
4 credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the primary topics of organic chemistry, largely organized around the study of the major functional groups. Topics include: structural analysis of simple carbon compounds, organic chemical nomenclature, survey of functional group chemistry (including carbonyl groups), elementary polar reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry. Requires concurrent enrollment in a corresponding laboratory section.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 230 with a minimum grade of C-.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 300L .
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CHEM 300L - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Lab
Laboratory to accompany Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry lecture.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 300 .
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CHEM 330 - Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
4 credit(s)
An introduction to the primary topics of inorganic chemistry: atomic and molecular structure including molecular orbital theory and molecular symmetry, solid state chemistry, coordination compounds, organometallics, catalysis and bioinorganic chemistry. Physical methods appropriate to the study of inorganic chemistry will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 230 with a minimum grade of C- Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 300 is highly recommended.
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CHEM 340 - Quantitative Analysis
2 credit(s)
This is an introductory course to the analytical process in the field of Chemistry, paying particular attention to developing research questions; core methodological theories and principles, such as volumetric, gravimetric, colorimetric, and instrumental; preparing samples; as well as the synthesis and reporting of data
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits) and CHEM 230 with a minimum grade of C-.
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CHEM 341 - Quantitative Analysis Lab
2 credit(s)
A laboratory course to accompany and give practical illustration to the principles covered in CHEM 340 , which is a corequisite.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
Corequisite(s): CHEM 340 CHEM 300 is highly recommended.
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CHEM 360 - Environmental Chemistry
4 credit(s)
Lecture and laboratory course exploring natural chemical processes in the environment as well as issues affecting human and environmental health. Students will examine our understanding of chemical change in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. CHEM 340 is recommended prior to enrollment.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 300 with a minimum grade of C.
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CHEM 361 - Lab Techniques Env Toxicology & Chem
1 credit(s)
Changes in the environment are ultimately the result of chemical processes. This laboratory course examines our understanding of chemical change in various environmental compartments from a practical perspective. Methodology for monitoring and modeling these systems will be utilized, including standard toxicity testing, use of biomarkers, tissue, air, water and soil analyses, and molecular techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 300 .
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CHEM 370 - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
4 credit(s)
An introduction to the primary topics of physical chemistry: chemical thermodynamics and equilibrium, chemical kinetics, molecular structure, and molecular spectroscopy. Includes laboratory applications of the principles of physical chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 230 ; PHY 202 or PHY 232W ; and MATH 227 , each with a minimum grade of C-.
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CHEM 380 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry
4 credit(s)
An introduction to the chemistry of biological molecules with investigation of the structure and function of biological molecules in enzyme action, metabolism, energetics, and the flow of genetic information.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 300 with a minimum grade of C- BIOL 204 is highly recommended.
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CHEM 385 - Seminar
1 credit(s)
Participation in discussions about recent advances in the field of chemistry. May be repeated once for credit. Pass/No Pass.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits) and CHEM 230 with a minimum grade of C-.
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CHEM 392 - Advanced Integrated Laboratory
1 credit(s)
An advanced laboratory experience for upper division chemistry majors. The course will focus on one area of chemistry but will incorporate ideas and techniques from several of the sub-disciplines. A course, for example, might be focused on synthetic inorganic chemistry but also incorporate organic synthesis, catalysis, kinetic measurements and spectroscopic analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Three foundational courses from CHEM 300 , CHEM 330 , CHEM 341 , CHEM 370 , and CHEM 380 each with a minimum grade of C-.
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CHEM 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CHEM 396W - Chemical Literacy
2 credit(s)
Introduces students to the primary and secondary chemical literature in order to develop the writing composition, discipline-specific research, and critical-analytical skills necessary to complete their senior capstone project. As such, it is normally taken by students in the spring of their junior year and is a prerequisite of the capstone courses. Students wishing to travel abroad that semester will need to consult with the department to arrange an alternative. Students practice researching, reading, and evaluating academic journal articles and others venues for dissemination in the field. They also compose and revise a variety of field-specific genres in scientific communication, including graphical presentation of data. In this context, students will be instructed in ethics and pathways beyond Pacific.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Writing in the Discipline.
Prerequisite(s): Declared Chemistry major.
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CHEM 400 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
4 credit(s)
This course is an exploration of advanced topics in organic chemistry. Topics include spectroscopy and structural determination; reaction mechanisms associated with aromatic, pericyclic, and radical reactions; organic synthetic methods; polymer chemistry, and a survey of biomolecules. Requires concurrent enrollment in a corresponding laboratory section.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 400L .
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CHEM 400L - Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany Advanced Organic Chemistry lecture.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 400 .
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CHEM 438 - Bioinorganic Chemistry
2 credit(s)
This course explores the role of metals in biological systems. Topics include a review of basic coordination chemistry and biochemistry, metal uptake and transport, metallo-protein structure and function, metal complexes as therapeutics and imaging agents, and the physical methods used to study these topics. Analysis of papers from the primary literature will be included.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 330 and CHEM 380 , both with a minimum grade of C.
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CHEM 444 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis
4 credit(s)
A three hour lecture and three hour laboratory for the introduction to the principles of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Topics include experimental design, analytical figures of merit, and spectrometric and chromatographic methods of analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 340 and CHEM 341 both with a minimum grade of C; and PHY 204 or PHY 242 with a minimum grade of C-. PHY 204 may be taken as a co-requisite upon instructor approval.
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CHEM 450 - Advanced Topics
1-2 credit(s)
A lecture or laboratory course concentrating on a specific topic in chemistry at the advanced level. For example mass spectrometry, high field nuclear magnetic resonance, or pharmacology. Sophomore standing or above; additional prerequisites may apply depending on the topic. May be repeated for credit.
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CHEM 472 - Chemical Thermodynamics & Kinetics
2 credit(s)
An advanced physical chemistry course focusing on chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. The study of thermodynamics will apply mathematical models of energy relationships to the understanding of chemical equilibrium. The subject of statistical thermodynamics will be introduced. The study of kinetics will include a survey of experimental techniques used to quantify the rates of chemical reactions, as well as a study of the molecular models of chemical reactions, including reaction mechanisms and reaction theories. The course includes a laboratory component to complement the in-class work.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 370 with a minimum grade of C
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CHEM 474 - Chem Quantum Mechanics & Spectroscopy
2 credit(s)
An advanced physical chemistry course focusing on quantum mechanics and its applications toward chemical spectroscopy. The study of quantum mechanics will apply quantum principles and mathematical methods to fundamental chemical systems: the atom, diatomic and polyatomic molecules. Molecular electronic structure and its applications to predict molecular properties will be emphasized. Electronic structure computational methods will be introduced. An understanding of quantum effects in molecules will inform the study molecular spectroscopy techniques. Spectroscopic techniques covered include rotational, vibrational, electronic, and magnetic methods. The course includes a laboratory component to complement the in-class work.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 370 with a minimum grade of C.
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CHEM 475 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required. Pass/No Pass
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CHEM 480 - Advanced Biochemistry
2 credit(s)
This course will further explore the metabolism and structure and function of biological molecules and will continue to emphasize major biochemical concepts developed in CHEM 380 .
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 380 with a minimum grade of C
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CHEM 481 - Biochemistry Laboratory
1 credit(s)
A laboratory course to introduce standard biochemical techniques including protein purification, execution of enzyme assays, SDS-PAGE, and western blots. Emphasis will be placed on experimental design, data acquisition, and data interpretation.
Offered: Offered Winter.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits) and CHEM 380 with a minimum grade of C-.
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CHEM 486 - Capstone Research
1-2 credit(s)
Students begin their senior capstone research with a faculty mentor. Topics should be selected in consultation with the mentor and should be consistent with the goals of the final capstone course, either Capstone: Project or Capstone: Thesis. Students wishing to continue on to CHEM 499 - Capstone: Thesis , should enroll in 2 credits. Regular attendance at department colloquia required. Instructor’s consent required. May be repeated for 1 credit one time (for a total of 2 credits).
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 396W , Instructor’s consent.
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CHEM 489 - Capstone: Project
1 credit(s)
This course is a culmination of the work started in CHEM 486 - Capstone Research . Examples of acceptable projects include: a focused review of the literature that results in an original interpretation or novel application, a pedagogical project for students interested in pursuing a career in teaching, an internship at an industrial or government laboratory, and a community service project which uses innovative application of chemical principles and technology. Students will complete a project paper and make an oral presentation based upon work completed the previous semester. Regular attendance and presentation at department colloquia is required. Instructor consent required.
Offered: Offered Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 486 with a minimum grade of C.
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CHEM 495 - Research
Independent laboratory studies or theoretical studies on projects of mutual interest to the student and faculty. Instructor’s consent required. May be repeated for credit for continuing or new projects.
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CHEM 499 - Capstone: Thesis
2 credit(s)
This course is a culmination of the work started in CHEM 486 - Capstone Research . Students electing to do a thesis will engage in a substantial research project that will involve an investigation of the scientific literature and original research on a current topic in chemistry. Presentation of the thesis work at a department colloquium and for senior presentation day is required. Regular attendance and participation at department colloquia is required. Instructor’s consent required.
Offered: Offered Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): 2 credits of CHEM 486 with a minimum grade of C.
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CHIN 101 - Intro to Chinese Language & Culture
4 credit(s)
The beginning course is intended to give training in the basic listening and reading of Chinese (Mandarin). Introduction of Chinese characters and presentation of the cultural behaviors that influence language usage.
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CHIN 102 - Intro to Chinese Language & Culture
4 credit(s)
A continuation of CHIN 101 intended to give training in the basic listening and reading of Chinese (Mandarin). Introduction of Chinese characters and presentation of the cultural behaviors that influence language usage.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 101 or placement.
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CHIN 195 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CHIN 201 - Intermediate Chinese
4 credit(s)
The intermediate course is intended for expansion of conversational skills, reading practice, and grammatical constructions. Development of writing skills. Emphasis on effective spoken communication and reading practice.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 102 or placement.
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CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese
4 credit(s)
A continuation of CHIN 201 - intended for expansion of conversational skills, reading practice, and grammatical constructions. Development of writing skills. Emphasis on effective spoken communication and reading practice.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 201 or placement.
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CHIN 275 - Internship
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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CHIN 295 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CHIN 301 - Communicating in Chinese
4 credit(s)
Development of communicative competence in Chinese with emphasis on conversational skill. Application of cultural awareness in various communication situations. Taught in Chinese.
Offered: Offered intermittently.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202 or placement.
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CHIN 305 - Chinese Reading and Writing
4 credit(s)
Study of Chinese writing and the enhancement of reading skills. Acquisition of more vocabulary to facilitate Chinese reading and writing. Cultural and social influences on expressions and styles will be discussed. Taught in Chinese.
Offered: Offered intermittently.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202 or placement.
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CHIN 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CHIN 401 - Selected Chinese Short Stories
4 credit(s)
This course will focus on selected topics in contemporary Chinese short stories, which include such themes as nature and humans, life and death, love and loyalty, family and friends, and self and public. Students will understand Chinese values, beliefs, and norms through extensive analysis of these topics. The course also provides the opportunity to enhance Chinese reading skills by studying various styles of the stories. Taught in Chinese.
Offered: Offered intermittently.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Humanities (2010-17 catalogs); Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 301 and CHIN 305 .
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Civic Engagement |
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CIV 105 - Introduction to Civic Engagement
2 credit(s)
Provides students with the opportunity to integrate academic concepts with learning from a civic engagement experience while contributing to the betterment of society or the environment. May be repeated once for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
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CIV 109 - Civic Engagement Project Preparation
Civic engagement projects combine academic learning with action (such as service, advocacy, awareness-raising, community-based research, campaigning, or activism) to address a significant social or environmental issue in the community (e.g. immigration, education, pollution, injustice, etc.). Students design their own projects, which entail approximately 40 hours of action and associated academic work sponsored by a faculty member. CIV 109 is the first semester of a two-semester sequence and must be taken in conjunction with CIV 110 or CIV 111 in order to fulfill the CE Cornerstone. Project proposal forms are available from the Center for Civic Engagement and must be submitted to the Registrar with approval signatures. Instructor’s consent required. Pass/No Pass.
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CIV 110 - Civic Engagement Project
0-1 credit(s)
Civic engagement projects combine academic learning with action (such as service, advocacy, awareness-raising, community-based research, campaigning, or activism) to address a significant social or environmental issue in the community (e.g. immigration, education, pollution, injustice, etc.). Students design their own projects, which entail approximately 40 hours of action and associated academic work sponsored by a faculty member. For projects spanning more than one semester, students must take CIV 109 as the first semester of a two-semester sequence in conjunction with CIV 110. Project proposal forms are available from the Center for Civic Engagement and must be submitted to the Registrar with approval signatures. Pass/No Pass.
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CIV 111 - Civic Engagement & Diversity Project
2 credit(s)
Civic engagement projects combine academic learning with action (such as service, advocacy, awareness-raising, community-based research, campaigning, or activism) to address a significant social or environmental issue in the community (e.g. immigration, education, environmental justice, etc.). CIV 111 students design their own projects, which entail approximately 40 hours of action, in a context that also provides in-depth experiences with diversity, and complete associated academic work sponsored by a faculty member. For projects spanning more than one semester, students must take CIV 109 as the first semester of a two-semester sequence in conjunction with CIV 111. Project proposal forms are available from the Center for Civic Engagement and must be submitted to the Registrar with approval signatures.
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CIV 140 - College 3D
2 credit(s)
Students in this course will examine the systems, policies, and supports that facilitate college success. By understanding their own skills, strengths, and leadership potential in the college context, students will work with diverse children to promote college awareness from an early age. Students will learn from guest instructors about topics such as child development, behavior management, diversity, college planning, and related issues. Students will work with school and campus staff to coordinate visits and plan activities. Students must be available for seminar sessions and on scheduled visit days as coordinated within the group.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
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CIV 155 - New Topics
1 credit(s)
Click here for the topic description or see the Advising Center.
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