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English Note: For English majors, ENGL 201, 202, and 207 are prerequisites for all courses at or above the 300 level.
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ENGL 378 Fiction Writing II (3) A continuation of ENGL 223 . This workshop will take a more critical look not only at student works, but at selected classic and contemporary short-story collections.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 223 or permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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ENGL 379 Usability and Document Design (3) An advanced study of technical writing focusing on user-centered approaches to information design. Through the production and analysis of genres like infographics and manuals, students learn how to effectively use document design elements like image, shape, and color for a range of users.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 380 The Literary Magazine, Publishing, and Editing (3) Preparation for and practice in the types of writing important to editors, publishing, and authors. Students learn editing skills and about the publishing industry. Scholarly and literary journal editors, agents, book designers, or other industry professionals visit the class. Writings include reviews, rhetorical analyses, and professional letters to apply to internships.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 390 Special Topics in Film (3) A detailed study of a filmmaker, topic, or genre. May be repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 212 or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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ENGL 395 Special Topics (3) Subjects to be announced as offered. May be repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 21 credit hours.
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ENGL 399 Tutorial (1-3) Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually once a week). May be repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, plus permission of the tutor and the department chair.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
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ENGL 402 Advanced Workshop in Poetry Writing (3) In this capstone course for the Creative Writing concentration in poetry, students engage broader ideas of poetics. Students complete a chapbook-length manuscript of new and revised poetry (25-30 pages) combined with an introductory poetics essay, participate in workshops, and read and analyze contemporary poetry collections.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 220 , ENGL 377 , and permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENGL 403 Advanced Workshop in Fiction Writing (3) Advanced study of contemporary methods in the crafting of fiction. Students complete 40-50 pages of short fiction and participate in advanced workshops.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 223 , ENGL 378 , and permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENGL 404 Independent Study (1-3) Research in a specified area in consultation with a department member who will guide the work and determine the hours of credit to be allowed. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of the instructor and the department chair. May be repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
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ENGL 450 Senior Seminar in Major Authors (3) An advanced study of one or two major authors, focused on a special topic to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent. Open to seniors, with permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 460 Senior Seminar in Major Literary Themes (3) An advanced study of a significant theme in the literary tradition, focused on a special topic to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent. Open to seniors, with permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 461 Senior Seminar in Literature in History Pre-1700 (3) An advanced study of literature written before 1700, focused on a special topic to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent. Open to seniors, with permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 462 Senior Seminar in Literature in History 1700-1900 (3) An advanced study of literature written between 1700 and 1900, focused on a special topic to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent. Open to seniors, with permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 463 Senior Seminar in Literature in History 1900-Present (3) An advanced study of literature written from 1900 to the present, focused on a special topic to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent. Open to seniors, with permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 464 Senior Seminar in Difference and Literary Tradition (3) An advanced study of difference and literary tradition, focused on a special topic to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent. Open to seniors, with permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 465 Senior Seminar in Cultural Studies (3) An advanced study of film and/or cultural studies, focused on a special topic to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent. Open to seniors, with permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 466 Senior Seminar in Writing, Rhetoric, and Language (3) An advanced study of writing, rhetoric, or language, focused on a special topic to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent. Open to seniors, with permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 470 Senior Seminar in Major Literary Genres (3) An advanced study of a significant genre in the literary tradition, focused on a special topic to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent. Open to seniors, with permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 490 Senior Seminar in Film (3) An advanced study of film, focused on a special topic to be determined by instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent. Open to seniors, with permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGL 495 Field Internship (1-3) A field internship provides the advanced student an introduction to the nature, methods, and literature of one of the professions.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore, junior or senior standing, a major in English, permission of the instructor and the department chair.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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ENGL 496 Undergraduate Research (1-3) Research that involves the student in a faculty member’s research project. The project is designed to culminate in a publication, in which the student will be recognized for his or her role.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
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ENGL 498 Eportfolio Workshop (1)
This course will focus on the development of a professional eportfolio for a specific audience: including employers, internship coordinators, and graduate admissions committees. Students in this one-hour course will select and curate a writing sample that represents their skills and development as writers. As part of this course, students will become familiar with key concepts in eportfolio making (e.g., purpose, audience, identity, representation, media, and reflection) and basic principles of visual design. No web design experience is needed to successfully complete the course.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGL 499 Bachelor’s Essay (6) A year-long research and writing project done during the senior year under the close supervision of a faculty member from the department. To qualify, a student must have a GPA of 3.250 in the major; have completed 60 credit hours of coursework, including ENGL 299 ; and have not exceeded 9 credit hours of independent study (including tutorials and independent studies). Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty supervisor to help in both the design and the direction of the project. A proposal must be submitted to the department and approved prior to registration for the course. Students will confer regularly with their faculty supervisor both on the progress of their research and on the draft of their paper. The finished paper will normally be 50 or more pages and will reflect detailed research in the field.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110 or equivalent and ENGL 299 ; majors only; GPA 3.250 in the major; have completed 60 credit hours of coursework, including ENGL 299 ; and not have exceeded 9 credit hours of independent study (including tutorials and independent studies).
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENTR 200 Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (3) This course provides an introduction to theoretical and experiential issues in entrepreneurship including the language of entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, lean startups, business models, entrepreneurship, and learning from both successful and unsuccessful ventures. Readings, lectures, and live case discussions with entrepreneurs will be used to explore these and related issues.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Restriction(s): A student may not receive credit for both ENTR 200 and HONS 205 .
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ENTR 260 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship (1-3) An in-depth treatment of a current area of special concern within the field of entrepreneurship.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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ENTR 320 New Venture Modeling (3) This course describes entrepreneurship as a process of economic or social value creation, rather than the single event of opening a business. Reflecting recent research, the course focuses on opportunity recognition, business model generation and lean startup. Students will research and develop a repeatable, scalable business model.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 200 or MKTG 302 or ARTM 325 or CSCI 215 or permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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ENTR 321 New Venture Planning (3) Student teams write complete business plans for new ventures they originate. Topics covered include research on the target industry and market; analysis of the competition and potential risk; the development of plans for marketing, operations, technology, and management; full pro-forma financial projections, and consideration of milestones, exit, and social responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 203 , ENTR 200
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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ENTR 335 Financing New Ventures (3) This course covers commonly used means of funding new ventures including credit cards, short- and long-term debt instruments, and receivables financing. Also covered are the two most common forms of equity investment: angel capital and venture capital. The course uses a combination of lectures, case studies, and expert guest presentations.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 200
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENTR 360 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship (1-3) An in-depth treatment of current areas of special concern within the field of entrepreneurship. A maximum of six credit hours of special topics courses may be applied towards the business major elective requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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ENTR 375 Research in Entrepreneurship (3) This course applies qualitative and quantitative methods to the study of entrepreneurship. The course begins by reviewing theories of entrepreneurial behavior, then turns to development of student research projects using data individually collected or contained in national or international databases.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 , ENTR 200 , and either DSCI 232 or PSYC 220
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENTR 406 Social Entrepreneurship (3) This course explores issues in social entrepreneurship such as ways challenges can be addressed by both for-profit and non-profit social enterprises and ways outcomes can be measured to satisfy multiple stakeholders. Readings, lectures, projects and case discussions will be used to explore these and related issues.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and ENTR 200 or 3 credit hours in ANTH or ECON or INTL or PHIL or SOCY or URST; or permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENTR 407 Ecopreneurship (3) This course approaches environmental problems as entrepreneurial opportunities and sees entrepreneurs as influential in creating positive environmental, social and economic change. Students will learn about sustainable businesses, industries and creating value for all of an organization’s stakeholders. Students will work to conceive and develop an environmentally sustainable new business opportunity.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ENTR 200 or ENVT 200 or instructor permission
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENTR 420 Independent Study in Entrepreneurship (1-3) The student will select a reading or research project in consultation with a faculty member, who will guide the work and determine the hours of credit to be allowed. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study courses may be applied towards the business major elective requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; written agreement with the instructor
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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ENTR 444 Internship in Entrepreneurship (3) A supplemental source of learning and enhancement to the student’s academic program and career objectives through experiential education engaging the student in a unique three-way partnership between an approved agency and the school. The learning experience will be guided through a contract outlining specific work and academic components. Three (3) credit hours of internship credit will be awarded.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, 2.000 GPA, declared concentration or minor in Entrepreneurship in the School of Business or permission from instructor
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENTR 445 Seminar in Entrepreneurship (1) This course offers lectures and interaction with a number of entrepreneurs, selected for their entrepreneurial accomplishments, in a small-group setting. Businesses are analyzed and/or developed.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 200
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
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ENTR 451 Health Sciences Entrepreneurship (3) This course examines the process of commercializing research results from medical research laboratories. Topics include drug discovery and development, preclinical and clinical trials, market assessment for biomedical products, competitive analysis, revenue models and exit strategies. The course has a project-based format.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 200 or permission of instructor for non-Business majors
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENTR 499 Bachelor’s Essay in Entrepreneurship (6) A year long research and writing project completed during the senior year under the close supervision of a tutor from the school. The student must take the initiative in seeking a tutor in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the school prior to registration for the course.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENVT 200 Introduction to Environmental and Sustainability Studies (3) An introduction to interdisciplinary thinking about the relationships between humans and their environments and the practical problems resulting from these relationships. The course considers basic elements in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences that are essential for understanding interactions of humans with the environment.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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ENVT 350 Independent Study in Environmental Science and Studies (1-4) A directed research project on some dimension of environmental science and studies, approached from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): At least three courses in the environmental studies minor. Enrollment by permission of the instructor and coordinator of program.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
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ENVT 352 Special Topics in Environmental Science and Studies (1-4) An interdisciplinary study of a particular area of environmental concern. Topics will vary. Course may be taken twice for credit, with permission of the coordinator, if topics are substantially different.
Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): At least three courses in environmental studies minor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 8 credit hours.
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ENVT 355 Environmental Studies Field Internship (1-3) Students apply knowledge learned in the classroom to a field experience with an organization that works on environmental issues. The internship involves substantial work with an organization, scheduled meetings with the program coordinator, and a significant writing project.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, nine hours in the minor including ENVT 200 , and permission of instructor
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
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ENVT 395 Environmental Studies Seminar (1) An interdisciplinary seminar on current environmental issues. May be taken twice with approval of coordinator.
Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): At least three courses in the environmental studies minor.
Course Frequency: Spring
Repeatable: For up to 2 credit hours.
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EUST 400 European Studies Capstone (3) A synthetic interdisciplinary examination of one or more themes or topics on Europe offered by one or more faculty from the disciplines in the three interdisciplinary clusters. Students will have the opportunity to think across disciplines, to make connections between disciplines and to synthesize their acquired knowledge of Europe.
Course Frequency: Spring
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EXSC 201 Introduction to Health & Human Performance (3) A required introductory course for physical education majors. Content will include a study of history, principles, objectives, philosophy, current trends and issues, and literature related to physical education, health and exercise science.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Cross-listing: PEHD 201
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EXSC 210 Concepts in Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription (3) This course is designed to give the student an initial fitness assessment and exercise prescription experiences. Basic concepts of assessment and physical training will be covered. Students will implement an individual training program and demonstrate proficiency in assessment techniques of various skills and health-related fitness components.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 320 Special Topics in Exercise Science (3) A course designed to cover and supplement a variety of topics not otherwise offered in the list of directed electives in exercise science. Topics of interest to students and faculty will be offered on a rotating random basis according to interest.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 9 credit hours.
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EXSC 322 Chronic and Communicable Disease (3) This course is designed to discuss the overall tenets, applications, and foci of current public health issues, including integrating public health with other health professions, including exercise science and pre-medical/nursing curricula. Course content includes a broad overview of public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and numerous emerging health issues.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 330 Kinesiology (3) This course explores the techniques of human motion analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on the anatomical, mechanical and physical principles of motion analysis.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 or PEHD 201 ; BIOL 221 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 340 Exercise Physiology and Lab (4) The major objective of this course is to assist the student in gaining an understanding and appreciation of the physiological and metabolic adaptations accompanying physical work.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 or PEHD 201 ; BIOL 222 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 401 Independent Study In Exercise Science (1-3) Designed to give the candidate individually structured study and experience in allied areas such as cardiac rehabilitation, athletic training, pre- physical therapy, fitness and recreation, or others approved by the department.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 or PEHD 201 ; and permission of the department and instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 9 credit hours.
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EXSC 433 Research Design and Analysis (3) This class will focus on data collection and interpretation in health and exercise science, including common physiological, biomechanical, anatomical, and health-related variables. Emphasis is placed on the development of a clinical research question and the appropriate procedures to further the body of knowledge in the area of health and exercise science.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 330 or EXSC 340 ; MATH 104 or MATH 250
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 438 Advanced Topics in Resistance Training and Conditioning (3) This course is designed to apply theoretical knowledge in the areas of exercise science toward the development of an optimal resistance training and conditioning program. Emphasis will be placed on achieving peak athletic performance through a long-term manipulation of the program design.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 222 /BIOL 221 , EXSC 340 or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Spring
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EXSC 439 Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology (3) This course is designed to provide students with in-depth application of advanced physiological systems, exercise biochemistry and cardio-respiratory physiology to numerous populations (pediatric, aging, obese, diabetic, expectant, sport specific athletic, etc.). The contents of this course will build on the foundation of material covered in EXSC 340 Exercise Physiology and Lab (4) .
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340 or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Fall
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EXSC 440 Biomechanics (3) This course will focus on the mechanical basis of human movement with some consideration given to the anatomical constraints that influence normal, athletic, and pathological movement. Topics covered will include linear and angular kinematics and kinetics of movement, equilibrium, and fluid mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 or PEHD 201 ; EXSC 330 ; PHYS 101
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 444 Scientific Writing and Data Analysis (3) A study of general principles related to better understanding the literature in exercise science. The class will focus on how to write effectively and efficiently. Students will write abstracts of different lengths, research proposals, and parts of the manuscript, including an effective introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusions and proper referencing.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EXSC 497 Mentored Research (3) Mentored research will be a class designed to allow for student growth, knowledge, and experiences in an applied setting outside the traditional classroom environment. Research areas will include fitness, wellness, cardiac rehabilitation, animal research, and strength and conditioning. Student work may include animal care and/or harvesting specimens needed to answer the research question.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EXSC 498 Capstone Experience in Exercise Science (2) The capstone experience is a culmination of coursework in exercise science. It provides the opportunity to critically analyze and conduct contemporary research, practice in a clinical setting, evaluate the current and future trends in the discipline and discuss personal and professional challenges that will exist following commencement.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 433 and permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EXSC 499 Bachelor’s Essay (6) A year-long research and writing project done during the senior year under the close supervision of a tutor from the department. The candidate must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the department prior to registration for the course.
Prerequisite(s): Honor’s College student
Course Frequency: Occasional
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FINC 120 Personal Finance (3) An introductory course analyzing the characteristics and relative importance of common and preferred stocks, mutual funds, municipal and corporate bonds, Treasury obligations, U.S. Government agency issues and real estate. Special topics including portfolio management, insurance and interest rates will also be covered.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 260 Special Topics in Finance (3) This course is intended for those students who are not business, international business, accounting or economics majors and who have minimal training in finance. The course is designed for the second year student and will focus on various areas of personal and corporate finance. This course will not count toward fulfilling the requirements for a business, international business, accounting or economics degree. In the School of Business and Economics, it will count as a general elective.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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FINC 303 Business Finance (3) This course presents the fundamental concepts of corporate finance. Special attention will be given to the financial administrator’s role in the area of working capital, capital budgeting, and financing decisions, including international investment and financial considerations.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 , DSCI 232 suggested.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 313 Management of Financial Institutions (3) Course objectives are two-fold. First, this course is designed to give the student an understanding of the types and functions of financial institutions, the financial markets which those institutions operate, and the financial instruments traded in those markets. Second, the course focuses on the theory and practice of bank management. The fundamental principles underlying the management of bank assets are emphasized. Attention is devoted to the allocation of funds among various classes of investments and banking operating costs and to changing bank practice.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , FINC 303 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 315 Intermediate Business Finance (3) This course provides students interested in the study of financial management the opportunity to apply the concepts of financial management to business problems. Personal computers are used as a tool in solving problems in areas such as financial analysis, cash management, financial forecasting and planning, cash budgeting and capital structure decisions. Software utilized will include standard spreadsheet and financial decision-making packages.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , FINC 303 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 360 Special Topics in Finance (3) An in-depth treatment of a current area of special concern or interest within the field of finance.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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FINC 382 International Financial Management (3) This course introduces the operation of international financial markets and financial management in the global environment. It builds an understanding of international finance management in the global environment. It builds an understanding of international finance through both theoretical and practical approaches. Topics covered will include history and development of currency markets, currency derivatives and their applications, types of foreign exchange risk exposure and hedging strategies, market microstructure, and trade finance.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ECON 201 , ECON 200 , FINC 303 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 385 Individual Risk Management and Insurance (3) This course creates an awareness of individual risk and the importance of insurance and related products as risk management techniques. Course content focuses primarily on life and health insurance, with a lesser focus on retirement and estate planning. Students develop an understanding of the basic characteristics of risk management tools and strategies, as well as practical competencies in application.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 386 Corporate Risk Management and Insurance (3) This course introduces the student to corporate uses of insurance and related products for the purpose of risk management. Course content focuses primarily on product and liability insurance, with time also devoted to employee life insurance for the firm, worker’s compensation policies, and employee benefits. Coverage of risk management using financial derivatives is limited.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , FINC 303 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 .
Course Frequency: Occasional
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FINC 389 Financial Management Information Systems (3) Introduction to the components of, and design techniques for, computerized management information systems and decision support systems, with a particular emphasis on financial decision making. Financial applications of emerging information technologies and ethical implications of increasing reliance on information technology in finance will also be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; FINC 303
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 399 Tutorial (3) Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually once a week).
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 ; ECON 200 , ECON 201 ; MATH 104 or MATH 250 ; FINC 303 ; plus permission of the instructor and the chair of the department.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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FINC 400 Investment Analysis (3) Basic investment theory with emphasis given to the analysis of securities, portfolio management and the operation of the securities market.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , DSCI 232 , FINC 303 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 401 Fixed Income Investment Analysis (3) Detailed consideration of bond valuation, bond portfolio management, mathematics of bond yields and duration, and the interest rate environment. Consideration is also given to overall securities portfolio and techniques with a focus on bond allocation as a necessary diversification strategy.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 , FINC 303 , FINC 400 , or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Fall
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FINC 402 Derivatives Securities (3) This course covers the quantitative underpinnings of derivative design and valuation, particularly options, forwards, and futures. Specific course coverage includes the study of option pricing theory and strategies most commonly used in the market for options. Particular focus will be given to portfolio and risk management.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 , FINC 303 , FINC 400 , or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Spring
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FINC 415 Advanced Business Finance (3) Study of the decision process and analytical techniques used in evaluating corporate investment and financing decisions. Use of appropriate financial software is required, and pertinent corporate finance teaching cases are used as an instructional tool. Topics include working capital management, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and reorganization, lease analysis, financial management in the non-profit sector, and real options.
Prerequisite(s): FINC 303 , FINC 315
Course Frequency: Occasional
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FINC 418 Advanced Valuation and Corporate Financial Analysis (3) This course serves as a synthesis of material taught in previous courses for finance majors. The material drawn from, and built upon, includes topics covered in the areas of investments, institutions, and corporate finance. The tool used to integrate these areas of study is advanced valuation methodology for estimating intrinsic value of firm assets and equity, which necessitates an understanding of the three major areas of finance.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; FINC 303 , FINC 315
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 420 Independent Study (1-3) The student will select a reading or research project in consultation with a faculty member, who will guide the work and determine the hours of credit to be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; written agreement of the instructor and permission of the department chair.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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FINC 444 Finance Internship (3) A supplemental source of learning and enhancement to the student’s academic program and career objectives through experiential education engaging the student in a unique three-way partnership between an approved agency and the school. The learning experience will be guided by a learning contract outlining specific work and academic components.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; declared major or minor in the School of Business; acceptance to an internship program or site; interview with and approval of the instructor. See the departmental internship coordinator for more details.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: See GO.COFC.EDU/SBINTERNSHIPS for more details.
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FINC 450 Applied Portfolio Management I (3) This course presents an opportunity for advanced application of investment theory in a real-world environment. Course content will center on asset valuation, portfolio analysis, and active portfolio management. Investment analysis will be completed on a variety of public asset types, including equity, debt, derivatives, funds, and real assets.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Fall
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FINC 451 Applied Portfolio Management II (3) This course will incorporate thorough discussion of private equity as an option in actively managed portfolio. Coverage will include the private equity industry, investment strategies, valuation, and exit strategies. Topics will be examined from both the investor and firm perspective.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Spring
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FINC 499 Bachelor’s Essay (6) A year-long research and writing project completed during the senior year under the close supervision of a tutor from the finance faculty. The student must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the Department of Economics and Finance prior to registration for the course.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and department approval.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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First Year Research |
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FYER 1XX First-Year Experience Research (1 or 3) First Year Experience Research courses are interdisciplinary laboratories or seminars that connect an undergraduate research high impact learning experience to previous First-Year Experience course work. These courses will introduce students to research, its role in the generation of knowledge, and their ability to participate in the process as undergraduates.
Prerequisite(s): Overall GPA of at least 2.000 and instructor permission.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: This course may not count towards the First-Year Experience requirement and it is not open to students with more than 30 semester hours of credit. For more information contact the First-Year Experience Office at fye@cofc.edu.
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First Year Travel |
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FYET 1XX First-Year Experience Travel (1) First-Year Experience Travel courses are interdisciplinary seminars that connect study abroad high impact learning experiences to previous First-Year Experience course work. These seminars are used to introduce students to study abroad and global perspectives on particular subjects during their first year.
Prerequisite(s): Overall GPA of at least 2.000 and instructor permission.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: This course may not count towards the First-Year Experience requirement and it is not open to students with more than 30 semester hours of credit. For more information contact the First-Year Experience Office at fye@cofc.edu.
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First Year Seminar |
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FYSE 1XX First-Year Seminar (3) First-Year Seminars focus on topics within or across the disciplines of study in the College curriculum. Seminars introduce students to the discipline, its ways of thinking and methods of conducting research. Seminars also address the needs of first-year students: introducing students to the College’s liberal arts and sciences curriculum and to resources such as the Library, computing facilities, advising and other student support services.
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites and not open to students with more than 30 credit hours (transfer of College of Charleston credit, excluding AP and dual-enrollment credits).
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Note: Particular sections of the seminar may count for credit towards a major.
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Foundations, Secondary, and Special Education |
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EDFS 200 Special Topics in Education (1-3) An examination of an area in education for which no regular course is offered. The specific content will be listed when the course is offered.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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EDFS 201 Foundations of Education (3) A survey of the American public school system with emphasis on current trends and issues, the development of teaching as a profession, organization and control of schools and the history of education. F, S, Su.
Prerequisite(s): Class rank of sophomore or above.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Note: EDFS 201 is a prerequisite to all other education courses.
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EDFS 300 Special Topics in Education (1-3) An examination of an area in education for which no regular course is offered. The specific content will be listed when the course is offered.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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EDFS 301 Introduction to Leadership (1) The purpose of this seminar is to develop a better appreciation of the importance of leadership in students’ professional and personal lives. Students will develop the tools and capacities to be effective leaders by becoming more self-aware and more conscious of others and their environment in a leadership setting.
Course Frequency: Spring
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EDFS 303 Human Growth and Development and the Education Process (3) This course provides an introduction to the general principles of lifelong human growth and development and their relationship to the educational process. An emphasis will be placed on physical, social, intellectual and emotional development and their interaction with educational variables.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EDFS 326 Integrating Technology Into Teaching (3) This is an introductory course for pre-service teachers using technology in the classroom. Students become familiar with application software such as word processing, database, spreadsheet, and hypermedia, desktop publishing and telecommunications and learn to evaluate hardware and software.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 201
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EDFS 350 Field Experience I in the Instruction of Students with Disabilities (3) Supervised field experience requiring 45 hours of classroom experience with children or youth with disabilities. Related seminar addresses the roles of the special educators, organizational and legal contexts for special education programs, models of service delivery, professional and ethical practice and collaboration skills.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 and EDFS 411 .
Course Frequency: Spring
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EDFS 401 Introduction to the Education of Exceptional Children and Youth (3) An introduction to programs, problems and procedures related to working with children and youth who are exceptional: mentally, physically or emotionally. Focuses on children and youth who have problems of vision, hearing or speech as well as those with physical and neurological difficulties. Attention is also given to recent research and timely issues dealing with students with exceptionalities and special education programs. Observations required.
Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): EDFS 303 or equivalent.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Cross-listing: EDFS 501
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EDFS 402 Education, Health and International Development: A Comparative Perspective (3) This course is an integration of multiple areas of interests including education, global health and international development. The students will examine the intersection of global health, education and development in juxtaposition with broader cultural, economic, historical and political issues in the given context.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EDFS 410 Characteristics of Students with Mental Disabilities (3) An introductory study of causes, characteristics, and educational practices associated with students with mental disabilities. Includes field experiences with students with mental disabilities. Observations required.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 .
Course Frequency: Spring
Cross-listing: EDFS 510
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EDFS 411 Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Disabilities (3) An introduction to curricular, instructional and assessment concepts for teacher candidates in special education. Candidates will be introduced to curriculum frameworks (K-12), instructional design, lesson planning, program models in special education, effective instruction literature and typical assessment models.
Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 .
Course Frequency: Fall
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EDFS 412 Social Competence Instruction for Students with Disabilities (3) A study of the application of functional behavioral assessment, development of positive behavior intervention plans, and instruction in social competence addressing the unique social learning and behavioral characteristics of students exhibiting high-incidence disabilities with primary or secondary behavioral and/ or emotional characteristics within the context of an academically meaningful school-based program.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 450 .
Course Frequency: Fall
Cross-listing: EDFS 512
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EDFS 413 Field Experience II in the Instruction of Students with Disabilities (3) Supervised field experiences requiring a minimum of 45 hours of direct instruction of children or youth with disabilities. Related seminar address timely issues in special education; understanding research related to special education and integrating it into practice; best practices for planning and implementing instruction with students with disabilities; and best practices for managing special education classrooms. In addition, knowledge and skills developed in the initial field experience are reinforced. These include communication, problem solving, professional roles, programs models, student diversity and CEC standards.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 and EDFS 411 .
Course Frequency: Fall
Cross-listing: EDFS 513
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EDFS 420 Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities (3) An introductory study of causes, characteristics, and educational practices associated with students with learning disabilities. Includes field experiences with students with learning disabilities. Observations required.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 .
Course Frequency: Spring
Cross-listing: EDFS 520
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EDFS 422 Educational Procedures for Students with Mental Disabilities (3) An in-depth study of educational procedures, curriculum, methods and materials used to teach children and youth with varying degrees of mental disabilities. Includes teaching procedures, systems of support, development of community and vocational training, technological applications and classroom management techniques.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 410 .
Course Frequency: Fall
Cross-listing: EDFS 522
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EDFS 425 Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Students with Disabilities (3) An in-depth study of research-based teaching methodologies for K-12 students with high-incidence disabilities in the areas of reading and written language. Grounded in national and state curriculum standards, the course will focus on developmental, corrective and strategic reading and writing approaches and require candidates to demonstrate competence in planning individualized programs.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 and EDFS 411 .
Course Frequency: Fall
Cross-listing: EDFS 525
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EDFS 426 Language Development and Communication (3) The study of language development and how to enhance language and communication skills of students with disabilities. Class sessions will address language communication abilities of students with a variety of disabilities, assessing and enhancing communication skills of students with a disability, exploring augmentative and alternative modes of communication and investigating the effects of culture on language development.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 201 and EDFS 303 .
Course Frequency: Fall
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