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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: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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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: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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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 499A Bachelor’s Essay (3) Semester one of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and Department/Program approval prior to registration. Individual departments or programs may prescribe particular requirements for eligibility for the bachelor’s essay, particular procedures for the approval of proposals, and/or particular guidelines for the projects themselves. 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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ENGL 499B Bachelor’s Essay (3) Semester two of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 499A
Course Frequency: Occasional
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Engineering |
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ENGR 103 Fundamentals of Electrical and Systems Engineering (3) Introduction to a broad range of engineering topics and fields, such as mechanical design, engineering materials, machining, electricity and magnetism, computers and programming, data analyzing and graphing, robotics and process control, systems engineering concepts, and communications. Discussions include the roles, duties and responsibilities, fundamental skills, engineering ethics, professionalism, and social responsibility in various engineering careers. Students are also guided to the appropriate academic resources and student support services at the College of Charleston.
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGR 110 Engineering Graphics (3) A broad introduction to engineering design using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and freehand sketching fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of multi-view projection principles and the visualization of exact space conditions relevant to 3D modeling. The concept of 3D problem solving techniques using CAD is stressed.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 120 or HONS 115
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENGR 200 Introduction to Electrical and Mechanical Systems (3) The fundamentals of AC/DC currents and voltages will be covered, such as voltage, current, sources and Ohm’s law, followed by general and powerful procedures (nodal and mesh analyses) used in analyzing electric circuits. The course will also cover transducers, sensors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, materials, actuation systems, and fundamentals of robotics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 112 /PHYS 112L , MATH 220 or HONS 215 , each with a grade of C- or better
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGR 210 Circuit Analysis I (3) The fundamentals of AC/DC currents and voltages and of circuit analysis are first covered, such as voltage, current, sources and Ohm’s law followed by general and powerful procedures (nodal and mesh analyses) used in analyzing electric circuits. These methods are first applied to resistive circuits and later to circuits with more complex elements such as capacitors and inductors using homogenous and nonhomogeneous differential equations. Circuits with DC sources as well as those with sinusoidal sources are analyzed using Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems. The subjects of steady-state power and three-phase balanced systems are also covered.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 112 /PHYS 112L , MATH 220 or HONS 215 , each with a grade of C- or better
Corequisite(s): ENGR 210L
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGR 210L Circuit Analysis I Lab (1) This course is designed to apply the concepts being covered in ENGR 210. Hands-on lab exercises will be assigned each week within a structured setting. Students will also work in a team to develop a semester-long project. Laboratory three hours per week.
Corequisite(s): ENGR 210
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGR 310 Circuit Analysis II (3) Continuation of ENGR 210 . The course deals with the analysis of electrical circuits containing both active and passive components under steady state and time varying conditions with emphasis on circuit enabled applications of convolution, Fourier series, and Laplace, and Fourier transforms.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 210 /ENGR 210L
Corequisite(s): ENGR 310L
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PHYS 272
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENGR 310L Circuit Analysis II Lab (1) This course is designed to apply the concepts being covered in ENGR 310 . Hands-on lab exercises will be assigned each week within a structured setting. Students will also work in a team to develop a semester-long project. Laboratory three hours per week.
Corequisite(s): ENGR 310
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENGR 321 Human Factors Engineering (3) Human factors design principles and the nature of human interaction with their physical work environment are covered, including topics in cognitive engineering, ergonomics, system design, and the nature of human performance in the workplace.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 250 with a grade of C- or better
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGR 341 Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Electric Power (3) The course deals with electromechanical energy conversion principles and electric power. Topics covered include electromechanical energy conversion principles, power transformers, power transmission and distribution systems, power analysis, and motors.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 310 , ENGR 310L
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGR 360 Electrical Instrumentation and Measurement (3) The course describes electronic measurement and instrumentation. It introduces concepts related to the use of sensing modalities and associated sensor technologies, and the interface electronics required for the collection and processing of data from them in relation to non-destructive testing (NDT) of materials. This course also provides hands-on experience for students in the use of sensor technologies such as ultrasound, eddy current sensing, and imaging, and data processing using standard commercial software tools.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 218 /CSCI 218L and ENGR 310 /ENGR 310L
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGR 380 Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Design (3) The course describes electrical and electronics designs used in state-of the-art fuel ground, air and underwater vehicles. Vehicles covered will include those used for personal, commercial or military applications. Systems covered include automobiles, drones and submarines. The course will cover concepts related to onboard monitoring electronics, cruise control concepts, and DC power distribution. The course will conclude with a discussion on automotive regenerative braking, sonar, and sensing and control technologies used for autonomous navigation.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 310 , ENGR 310L
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGR 381 Internship (1-3) A student will gain professional experience as an intern at a private firm or government agency. A written proposal must be approved through the director of the engineering programs prior to enrolling in the course. At least 40 hours of work is required for each credit awarded for the course.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and program director
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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ENGR 386 Systems Engineering: Design and Development (3) This course provides students with an introduction to quantitative techniques that are relevant to systems engineering. Focuses on the use of quantitative techniques to model and evaluate design options. Scope includes: Analysis methods of system engineering design and management, system analysis, system command control, Analytical Problem-Solving and Solution Development Synthesis, system development, System Verification and Validation (V&V) Strategy, etc.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 200 , CSCI 218 , CSCI 218L , MATH 250 , each with a grade of C- or better
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGR 387 Systems Engineering: Advanced Design and Development (3) This course provides students with advanced techniques that are relevant to systems engineering. Major topics covered include System development process models, System documentation strategy, technical review strategy, specification analysis, user-centered system design, system interface definition, analysis, design, and control.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 386
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGR 390 Research (1-3) Research investigations of specific problems in an appropriate engineering field. The topic of the investigations will be determined by the interests of the student in consultation with the department and faculty. Open to exceptional students and particularly suited to those intending to continue toward a graduate degree.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor and Program Director permission
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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ENGR 399 Tutorial (1-3) Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually once a week).
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and program director
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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ENGR 400 Digital Design (3) This course introduces the modern design methodologies for digital logic and automatic synthesis of digital systems. Students are provided with access to the VHDL/Verilog and CAD tools to use hardware description language to model, analyze and design various digital circuits/systems. It is expected that the students will acquire a clear understanding of the main techniques, design strategies and the optimizations that are involved in modern digital circuit modeling, design and synthesis. VLSI design automation and testing.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 320 , CSCI 250 /CSCI 250L
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENGR 401 Communications and Autonomous Navigation (3) The course describes short- and long-range communication technologies used for autonomous navigation of vehicles, and coordination movement of ground, air and underwater vehicles. Short range discussions will cover data protocols, error correction, bandwidth and latencies used in Bluetooth, Zigbee and WiFi communication. Long range communications will primarily focus on 4G and 5G technologies. Vehicle formations will consider structured and ad-hoc communication network topologies and algorithms.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 250 /CSCI 250L , PHYS 320
Corequisite(s): ENGR 401L
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENGR 401L Communications and Autonomous Navigation Lab (1) This course is designed to apply the concepts being covered in ENGR 401. Hands-on lab exercises will be assigned each week within a structured setting. Students will also work in a team to develop a semester-long project. Laboratory three hours per week.
Corequisite(s): ENGR 401
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENGR 410 Control Systems (3) Analysis and design of linear feedback systems; control components; time, frequency, and transform domain representations and design techniques; systems specifications, performance indices, evaluation and testing; controller and compensator design; complex frequency and state-variable techniques. Introduction to sampled-data systems. Computer-aided design and simulation.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 250 /CSCI 250L , PHYS 272 , PHYS 394 /PHYS 394L
Corequisite(s): ENGR 410L
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGR 410L Control Systems Lab (1) This course is designed to apply the concepts being covered in ENGR 410 . Hands-on lab exercises will be assigned each week within a structured setting. Students will also work in a team to develop a semester-long project. Laboratory three hours per week.
Corequisite(s): ENGR 410
Course Frequency: Fall
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ENGR 417 Intelligent Systems (3) The course is an advanced course that combines control systems, data analysis and machine learning. The control part of the course will study state-of-the-art algorithms used for creating and sustaining vehicle formations, and adding a vehicle to or removing a vehicle from a formation. The course will also explore how to analyze vehicle data for the determination of its condition, and for understanding the impact of human driving actions on vehicle performance. And finally, the course will assess the capabilities of machine learning algorithms that can learn how to adapt formations to vehicle inputs from humans. The objective of the course is to educate the students on emerging technologies related to autonomous and (mixed) human-machine navigation of ground, air and underwater vehicles.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 401 /ENGR 401L and ENGR 410 /ENGR 410L
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGR 455 Discrete Modelling and Simulation (3) Fundamentals and techniques for designing and using simulation, modeling, and optimization algorithms with applications in system performance modeling, business infrastructure modeling, and distributed and parallel computing. An introduction to advanced complex systems models.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 272
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENGR 470 Capstone Design Project I (3) This course is the first part of the Capstone Design Project. Students work on a challenging design and implementation project which includes the demonstration of engineering knowledge and problem solving skills acquired in earlier coursework, project planning, oral presentations, report-writing, ethical behavior, and teamwork skills. All team projects are subject to Instructor/Program Director approval.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing in Electrical or Systems Engineering
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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ENGR 471 Capstone Design Project II (3) This course is the second part of the Capstone Design Project. Students will continue work on a challenging design and implementation project which includes the demonstration of engineering knowledge, problem solving, project planning, oral presentations, report-writing, ethical behavior, and teamwork skills. All team projects are subject to instructor and program director approval.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 470
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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ENGR 486 Applied Systems Design and Industrial Automation (3) Students learn to design and integrate mechanical systems, electrical systems, and control systems. The course focuses on systems engineering design and integration process, development of functional, physical, and operational architectures in the context of mechatronic systems. The course emphasizes engineering, functional modeling for design, and formulation and analysis of physical design alternatives followed by actual design and implementation of a mechatronic system that is multidisciplinary in nature, requiring the student teams to learn about various real world systems such as internet communications, navigation, robotics, creating a GUI, and transmitting and receiving data from sensors.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 386 and PHYS 272
Course Frequency: Spring
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ENGR 490 Special Topics in Engineering (1-3) An examination of an area in engineering in which a regular course is not offered.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 272 or permission of the instructor with program director approval
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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ENGR 499A Bachelor’s Essay (3) Semester one of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and Department/Program approval prior to registration. Individual departments or programs may prescribe particular requirements for eligibility for the bachelor’s essay, particular procedures for the approval of proposals, and/or particular guidelines for the projects themselves. Senior standing, Instructor permission with program director approval.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENGR 499B Bachelor’s Essay (3) Semester two of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 499A
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. The Honors version of this course is HONS 205 . Students may not receive credit for both.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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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: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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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 344 Entrepreneurship Internship (3) A supplemental source of learning and enhancement to the student’s academic program and career objectives through field-based experiential education engaging the student in a unique three-way partnership between an approved agency and the school.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, completed 6 credit hours of ENTR coursework, or permission by instructor
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; written agreement with the instructor
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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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: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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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 499A Bachelor’s Essay in Entrepreneurship (3) Semester one of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and Department/Program approval prior to registration. Individual departments or programs may prescribe particular requirements for eligibility for the bachelor’s essay, particular procedures for the approval of proposals, and/or particular guidelines for the projects themselves. Senior standing
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENTR 499B Bachelor’s Essay in Entrepreneurship (3) Semester two of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 499A
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 and Sustainability Studies (1-4) A directed research project on some dimension of environmental science and studies, approached from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Prerequisite(s): ENVT 200 and permission of instructor. Enrollment by approval of the program director.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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ENVT 352 Special Topics in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (1-4) An interdisciplinary study of a particular area of environmental concern. Topics will vary.
Prerequisite(s): ENVT 200 or permission of instructor
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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ENVT 355 Internship in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (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, ENVT 200 , and permission of instructor. Enrollment by approval of the program director.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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ENVT 363 Race, Gender, and Environment (3) This course will explore environmental crises that disproportionately affect under-resourced communities and communities of color. The course centers the contributions of African Americans, Indigenous peoples, women of color and feminists to examine the ways in which interlocking social forces of oppression such as racism, sexism and settler-colonialism shape ecological problems.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENVT 395 Seminar in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (1) An interdisciplinary seminar on current environmental issues.
Prerequisite(s): ENVT 200 or permission of instructor
Course Frequency: Spring
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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ENVT 397 Research Experience in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (0) A student works under faculty supervision to learn research methods, to explore possible research topics, or to continue an ongoing study. The faculty member helps the student to determine the course goals and objectives, and supervises the project. The student will provide a written report at the end of the semester. Students will receive a grade of “S” (satisfactory) or “U” (unsatisfactory) for the course.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and approval of the program director.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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ENVT 452 Advanced Special Topics in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (1-4) An advanced interdisciplinary course investigating a particular topic within environmental and sustainability studies. Topics will vary.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and ENVT 200 , or permission of instructor
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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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 Foundations in Exercise Science and Physical Education (3) A required introductory course for exercise science and 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
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EXSC 210 Cardiovascular Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3) This course is designed to give the student an initial fitness assessment and exercise prescription experiences. Basic concepts of fitness assessment and principles of physical training will be covered. Students will implement an individualized training program and demonstrate proficiency in assessment techniques of cardiovascular fitness and body composition. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 211 Neuromuscular Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3) This course is designed to give the student initial neuromuscular assessment and prescription experiences. Basic concepts of muscular fitness, flexibility, joint function, coordination, and balance will be covered. Students will implement an individual training program and demonstrate proficiency in assessment techniques of various muscular fitness and flexibility skills. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 235 Motor Skill Behavior (3) This course will cover the main theories and concepts of motor skill behavior and their application to practitioner-based settings. Students will be introduced to concepts related to motor development, motor learning, and motor control and how they can be used in a variety of settings. Students will achieve a broad understanding of how to apply these theories to teaching, coaching, exercise and therapeutic environments. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 250 Providing Healthcare for the Physically Active (3) This course is designed to provide students with background information, guidelines and recommendations for preventing, recognizing, and correctly managing activity related injuries and conditions. Students will learn the role of proper physical training and nutrition in injury prevention, injuries and conditions common to active individuals of various ages, and strategies for managing acute and chronic medical conditions. Students will also learn to create a safe environment for physical activity and how to handle non-emergency and emergency health care situations when an athletic trainer or physician is not available. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
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: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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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 human movement with an emphasis placed on functional anatomy. Students will develop an understanding of joint specific and whole-body movements through the application of basic kinesiological principles. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 211 , EXSC 235 , BIOL 221
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 333 Exercise Nutrition (3) This course addresses the main aspects of nutrition as related to exercise and physical performance. Emphasis will be placed on the energy systems in exercise, components of nutrients, assessment of nutritional needs and diet modification for physically active individuals.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 , HEAL 257 , BIOL 222 , or permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 340 Exercise Physiology (3) 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 210 , EXSC 211 , BIOL 221 , BIOL 222
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EXSC 340L
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 340L Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1) This course will reinforce principles and theories covered in EXSC 340 Exercise Physiology by providing hands-on experiences where students can apply principles and theories related to exercise physiology to various populations.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 210 , EXSC 211 , BIOL 221 , BIOL 222
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EXSC 340
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 345 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 210 , EXSC 211 , MATH 104 or MATH 250
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 350 Analysis and Conduct of Group Exercise Leadership (3) This course provides the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to design and instruct safe, effective group exercise classes to participants of varying skill and fitness levels. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 , EXSC 210 , EXSC 211
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 355 Exercise Psychology (3) This course will cover the theories and constructs that underlie behavior in clinical, general, and performance populations. Students will be introduced to theories and concepts that explain behavior; including personality, motivation, group dynamics, imagery, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Students will achieve a broad understanding of how to apply these theories and constructs to teaching, coaching, exercise, and therapeutic environments.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 , PSYC 103
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 360 Motor Skill Learning in the Rehabilitation Sciences (3) This course will focus on the theories and concepts associated with motor skill learning and how they can be applied to rehabilitation sciences such as Physical and Occupational Therapy. Upon completion of the course students will be able to give examples of how motor skill learning theories and concepts can be implemented into therapeutic environments. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 235
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: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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EXSC 402 Internship in Exercise Science (3) Placement in cooperating local businesses, agencies, and organizations in areas related to exercise science. The field experience is a laboratory class that requires participation in the on-going activities of the assigned internship in addition to online seminars and activities. Students are responsible for transportation to off campus internship sites.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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EXSC 420 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3) This class will provide students with an understanding of exercise physiology for clinical populations. Emphasis is placed on the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise in patients at risk for or diagnosed with cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases. Specific topics include: pathophysiology of the disease process, clinical assessment of disease severity, diagnostic testing, and exercise programming considerations for clinical populations. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340 , EXSC 340L
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 424 Physical Activity Considerations for Chronic Disease and Special Populations (3) The human body undergoes many changes throughout the lifespan, with significant alterations occurring in youth and in seniors that require unique physical activity considerations. Further aberrations to “normal” conditions are experienced in adulthood during various health conditions and disease states. This course will explore the pathophysiology, disease management, medications, exercise testing and prescription, and responses of activity programs for individuals in need of special considerations. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340 , EXSC 340L
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 (3) .
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 330 , PHYS 101 , PHYS 101L
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 458 Administration and Management in Exercise Science (3) A course covering the organization, planning, implementation and administration of physical activity, sport, fitness, wellness, and healthcare programs.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 , senior status
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 465 General Medical Conditions Across the Lifespan (3) This course focuses on general medical conditions; their mechanisms of acquisition, signs, symptoms, referral criteria and physical activity consideration guidelines. Students will explore treatment options and the body’s physiological and psychological response to pharmacological agents. Methods of identifying risk factors and preventing general medical conditions will also be discussed. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 221 , BIOL 222
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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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 345 and permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EXSC 499A Bachelor’s Essay (3) Semester one of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and Department/Program approval prior to registration. Individual departments or programs may prescribe particular requirements for eligibility for the bachelor’s essay, particular procedures for the approval of proposals, and/or particular guidelines for the projects themselves. Honor’s College student.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EXSC 499B Bachelor’s Essay (3) Semester two of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 499A
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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