Credits: 1–6 An internship where students apply course and lab preparation in an extended hands-on laboratory experience in either on- or off-campus setting. 50 hours of work per semester credit hour.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Permission of biotechnology faculty. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: CAS
BIOL 515 - Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics
Credits: 3 An examination of the wealth of information to be found in our genomes and proteomes, the techniques used to produce and analyze these data, and implications for biomedicine and related fields. Online databases and bioinformatics tools will be used extensively. Students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of primary literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):BIOL 165 and BIOL 166 . Laptop required. Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years (even) Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3.5 Study of inter- and intra-specific behavior of marine animals and their behavioral response to the physical environment. Involves lab experience, field observation, and a research project.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Year Offering: As scheduled - only at the Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory Term Offering: Summer College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 This course introduces principles of immunology, including cells and organs comprising the immune system, innate and adaptive immune responses, generation of lymphocyte receptor diversity, antibody structure and function, and cell mediated immunity, as well as clinical applications such as autoimmune disease, tumor immunology and vaccination. Integrated into the course is a laboratory offering practical experience with basic techniques used in immunology. In addition to a broad survey of immunology, students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years (even) Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Theory and application of linear and nonlinear mathematical models of biological processes. Topics selected from discrete- and continuous-time deterministic and stochastic modeling, analytic solution techniques, linearization, bifurcations, chaos, computer simulation, model parameterization, and model validation.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 191 or MATH 195, or permssion from instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years (odd) Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Covers various specialties including general and vertebrate paleontology. Surveys the origins, history, adaptations, diversity and paleoecology of ancient organisms as documented by the fossil record. Students will also engage selected topics more deeply through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years (even) Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Acquaints students with modern lab techniques of molecular biology. The manipulation and study of nucleic acids and proteins using model systems. In addition, students will deeply engage in selected topics through an additional research project and lecture topic presentation.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 1 lecture and two 3-hour labs Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years (odd) Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
BIOL 540 - Electron Microscopy in Biological Investigations
Credits: 3 Lectures cover the theory, functions, and use of the transmission and scanning electron microscopes. Two 3-hour labs per week provide hands-on experience in the techniques involved in scanning and transmission electron microscopy, including use of the ultramicrotome. In addition, students will deeply engage selected topics through additional research project and lecture topic presentation.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 1 lecture and two 3-hour labs Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years (even) Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of the methods and applications of animal cell culture. Topics will include laboratory safety and equipment, primary and established cell lines, culture contamination, cell transformation and differentiation, and cell transfection. In addition to this survey of topics, students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Alternate years (odd) Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A comparative survey of the assumptions, attitudes, methods, and conclusions of science and religion in the handling of data. Attention is given to current scientific data and their relationship to an understanding of earth history and the present diversity of life.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Covers the various specialties of vertebrate biology, including herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy. In addition to a broad survey of vertebrate biology, students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of the mechanisms of actions of psychotropic agents and how they affect human perception and behavior. Emphasis is placed on the organization and function of the nervous system and the molecular and biochemical basis of drugs used to treat behavioral and clinical disorders. In addition to a broad survey of neuropsychopharmacology, students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101 or PSYC 180 ; BIOL 221 , BIOL 222 or BIOL 165 , BIOL 166 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of the fundamental aspects of insect biology. In addition to a broad survey of entomology, students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years (odd) Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Functional processes used by animals in adjusting to their external environment and controlling their internal environment. Labs involve the firsthand analysis of selected aspects of the major functional systems.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures and a 3.5-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):BIOL 166 , CHEM 131 Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Microscopic anatomy, cytology, ultrastructure of tissues and organ systems are correlated with function. Emphasis on normal tissues of vertebrates. In addition to a broad survey of histology, students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of the properties of bacteria that illustrate their function and relationship to other living systems. Topics include structure and function, classification and interaction with the environment. Students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Recommended:CHEM 231 CHEM 232 CHEM 241 CHEM 242 or equivalent, full year course in Organic Chemistry Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 A taxonomic and morphological study of vascular plants emphasizing the plants found in the Great Lakes area. In addition to a broad survey of vascular plants, students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature. Field trips.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years (even) Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The neural basis of behavior, with some emphasis on the human nervous system, including cellular and molecular approaches to neuron function, development of neurons and circuits, and neuro-endocrine mechanisms. Labs develop skills in electrophysiology and neuroanatomy. In addition to a broad survey of neurobiology, students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Behavior of animals including considerations of social interactions, learning processes, instinct, motivation, experimental methods, and the analysis of behavior patterns characteristic of various species. In addition to a broad survey of animal behavior, students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Even years Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of the cellular and tissue-level events that result in the development of integrated organisms. Vertebrate and invertebrate model systems will be examined and compared with plants. Lab activities include vertebrate developmental anatomy and experimental approaches to understanding basic developmental processes. Students will also engage selected topics more deeply through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):BIOL 166 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The distribution of plants and animals in relation to their environment, including consideration of major biogeographic regions of the world and the role of distribution in adaptive change and diversification of life in the past and present. In addition to a broad survey of biogeography, students will deeply engage selected topics through original research, or through synthesis and critical analysis of relevant literature.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–4 Investigates various specialties of biology.
Lecture/Lab: One-hour lecture or a 3-hour lab for each credit Grade Mode: Normal w S (A-F,I,S,U,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 0 Students may register for this non-credit continuation course to maintain active status. For additional information on active status, refer to the Graduate Academic Policies. Registration does not indicate full-time status.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CAS
Credits: 0 Student may register for this title while clearing deferred grade (DG) and/or incomplete (I) courses with advisor approval only. This course qualifies for full-time status, requiring a minimum of 480 hours of work per semester of registration.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Course Attribute: Full-time status
Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 An introduction to graduate studies in biology, the nature and methods of science, principles of research ethics, and exploration of research opportunities in the Department of Biology. Attendance to all biology department seminars is required.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
BIOL 682 - Research Methods and Biology Seminar II
Credits: 2 In this second semester of Research Methods and Biology Seminar, graduate students survey current literature and prepare a formal research proposal. Students give an oral presentation of the research proposal at the end of the semester. Attendance to all biology department seminars is required.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 An introduction to the role of business in modern society. Includes a survey approach to the functional areas of business and how they relate to the overall organization. Overview of topics includes basic principles and career opportunities within each field of business. Students will learn how to write a resume and compile a portfolio. Does not apply towards management major during junior and senior years.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Examines the principles and challenges of operating a small business. Topics include establishing a new business, providing physical facilities, financing, marketing, and management of the small business. Does not apply towards a management major during junior and senior years.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online, Self-Paced Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Introduction to general legal principles concerning business organizations, property laws, employment regulation, agency laws, business torts and crimes, constitutional law, regulation of negotiable instruments and contracts, and the Uniform Commercial Code.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online, Self-Paced Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Examines the social, political, and legal environments surrounding business today. Attention is given to corporate social responsibility, ethical decision-making processes, stakeholder management, and long-term corporate sustainability.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Introduction to the philosophy of management which presents an overview of organizational behavior. Emphases include the functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling), group and team dynamics, organizational structure, strategic planning, managing within a global environment, human resource functions, motivation, and management control systems.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online, Self-Paced Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 A survey of the global environment in which business is conducted. Topics include globalization and the multinational corporation, international trade and investment, international monetary system, strategy and structure of international business, and international business functions.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course surveys the many healthcare entities (public & private), how they interact and the issues that impact today’s complex healthcare environment. Important topics include the medical care system, utilization and distribution of health services, cost and health care financing, public health factors, evaluation of domestic and global health policy, supply of the medical workforce, long-term care, mental health, assessment and assurance of quality, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 A survey of the objectives and issues associated with personnel management in organizations. Topics include equal opportunity and the legal environment, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, employee development, compensation planning, and employee relations.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:BSAD 355 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 1–3 Intensive study of selected topics of current interest in the sub-discipline area noted and not ordinarily covered in depth in other courses.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 An introduction to the creative and innovative managerial processes of successful entrepreneurship. Emphasis is on the creation, assessment, development, and operation of new and emerging ventures, including home-based businesses, franchises, and existing business purchases. Addresses entrepreneurial profiles and elements required to write a business plan.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:BSAD 355 and MKTG 310 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Examines the impact of individual, group, and organizational factors on employee motivation, performance, and satisfaction. Topics include social perception and diversity, appreciation of individual differences, motivation and satisfaction, effective groups and teams, conflict and negotiation, communication, leadership, power and politics, effective organizational design, and organizational change and learning.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:BSAD 355 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 A study of globalization and the increasing ethnic and cultural diversity in the workplace. The course will enable students to plan how to communicate and work more effectively with people from another culture, at home or abroad. Communication, negotiation, principles and practices of management in a cross-cultural context are the focus of study. The course will also cover how legal, economic, technological, and other factors may influence cross-cultural communication.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course helps students develop a global perspective in dealing with dynamic management issues in both foreign and diverse domestic environments. Among the subjects considered are the decision process in making investments abroad, relationships with host governments, and organizational and operating problems of the multinational corporation including setting strategic goals, personnel management, planning, communication, sustainability, and control.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:BSAD 355 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Examines the history, theory and management of quality improvement efforts in business organizations. Topics include a review of quality theory, principles, and practices; quality design and assurance of goods and services; quality implementation using quality tools and statistical process control for continuous improvement; and strategy development for organizational change and transformation.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:BSAD 355 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Analysis of problems and issues faced by production/operations managers in manufacturing and service industries. Concepts and techniques include quality management with SPSS statistical analysis, supply chain design, procurement, LINDO linear programming, logistics operation, product development, operations scheduling, queues, process analysis, inventory control, forecasting, and project management.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:STAT 285 Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 1–3 A program of business experience. Student must be a Junior and have at least a B- cumulative GPA. 75 hours of work experience is required per credit. Full arrangements for a structured program must be made in advance.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credit hours per major or minor Schedule Type: Practicum Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 The goal of this integrative and interdisciplinary course is to enable students to draw together all the concepts and theories from business core courses and develop a strategic plan for a business case via the analysis of strategic and organizational problems and issues.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):BSAD 355 previously completed. All other core BBA courses must be completed or concurrently enrolled. Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
BSAD 498 - Independent Readings/Study in _________
Credits: 1–3 Directed study or readings under the guidance of the instructor. Oral and reading reports may be required.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Previous upper-division work in the discipline; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and minimum GPA of 3.00 in business subjects Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Dean permission required.
Credits: 1–3 Study under the supervision of the instructor.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Previous upper division work in the discipline; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in business subjects. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Dean permission required.
Credits: 2 Introduction to the philosophy of management science which presents an overview of organizational behavior. Emphases include the functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling), group and team dynamics, organizational structure, strategic planning, managing within a global environment, human resource functions, motivation, and management control systems. Not available for MBA program.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 2 Analysis of problems and issues faced by production/operations managers in manufacturing and service industries. Concepts and techniques include quality management with SPSS statistical analysis, supply chain design, procurement, LINDO linear programming, logistics operation, product development, operations scheduling, queues, process analysis, inventory control, forecasting, and project management. A foundation course for the MBA and other graduate programs.Grade not included in the MBA GPA calculation.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:STAT 285 Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 2 Introduction to general legal principles concerning business organizations, property laws, employment regulation, agency laws, business torts and crimes, constitutional law, regulation of negotiable instruments and contracts, and the Uniform Commercial Code. A foundation course for the MBA and other graduate programs. Grade not included in the MBA GPA calculation.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Application of behavioral sciences to management. The examination of contemporary theories and principles of human behavior. Topics include perception, personality, attitudes, emotions, motivation, leadership, decision-making, communication, group processes, diversity, organizational change, self-awareness, and stress management. A research paper and case analyses are required.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Fall College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Study of the ideas and concepts of emergency management. Expands basic principles covered in FEMA Independent Study (IS) modules, giving attention to leadership issues in managing change and making sound policy decisions and communicating during crisis incidents. Includes attention to specific hazards, laws, and standards of state government and federal requirements. Relationships between community preparedness and local emergency management programs will be emphasized. Emphasis will be given to the Integrated Command Systems (ICS) and Emergency Operations Center models of emergency management operations. Required course for Michigan PEM certification. Includes satisfactory completion of FEMA-provided modules in Professional Development Series.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:SOWK 401 or IS modules IS-100 and IS-244 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CPS
BSAD 530 - Leadership & Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations
Credits: 3 Issues facing managers in third-sector organizations. Studies of the mission and objectives pursued, strategic leadership and board composition, organizational structure and operation, marketing and fund-raising, financial management, training and motivation of volunteers, assessment of stakeholder satisfaction and overall operating effectiveness. A major field project and a library research project are required.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
BSAD 537 - Organization and Management of Healthcare Systems
Credits: 3 Provides an overview of the various levels of healthcare delivery, complex system relationships, and explores the issues pertaining to the triple-bottom line of cost, quality and access within the provision of medical services. Students evaluate the challenges of managing a healthcare organization through the use of best practices, evidence-based management techniques, and organizational analysis.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Understanding the global enterprise and how management concepts, principles, and practice transcend national boundaries. Focus on global strategies, the importance of cultural differences to organizational effectiveness, management of people in international organizations, personnel selection and repatriation, political risks, ethics and social responsibility.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate Years Term Offering: Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Study of the role of culture in business, aims to develop skills in cross-cultural communication and negotiations; and prepares the student for the increasing cultural diversity in the workplace. A research paper and a project are required.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate Years Term Offering: Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 1–3 A program of business experience. 75 hours of work experience is required per credit. Full arrangements for a structured program must be made in advance.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credits Schedule Type: Practicum Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 Provides a strategic and structured approach to the design and development of quality programs in manufacturing and service organizations. Addresses the analytical and behavioral aspects of quality and its strategic importance to organizational success.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:BSAD 515 Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Year Offering: Alternate Years Term Offering: Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 An exploration of the interrelationship among business, government and society. Stakeholder management, the analysis of the legal and regulatory environment, and the responsiveness of business in its service to society. A study of ethical problems encountered in business and the management of moral dilemmas.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Overview of the key legal and related ethical topics relevant to the continuous evolution of the healthcare system. With the use of case studies, students will evaluate government regulation of health care, contracts, medical malpractice, legal and ethical issues related to the provision of care, privileging, medical decision making, mental health, tax exemption, antitrust, fraud and health information management.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 This course is designed to provide students with economic tools and theories that will help them to understand and analyze various issues related to the provision and consumption of healthcare services, as well as the interaction between the three types of agents (consumers, private and public healthcare insurers and providers) in the market of healthcare and how it affects the price setting, costs, demand and supply of healthcare services. It also provides an understanding of the US healthcare system, in its functioning, efficiency and limits and how it differs from some other healthcare systems. Healthcare policies overtime will be analyzed and discussed in the context of their economic impact with a particular attention to the Affordable Care Act, as well as the years ahead. Some other specific issues involving physician’s shortage and its economic impact, nurses, competition, the pharmaceutical industry will be discussed and analyzed.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CPS
BSAD 643 - Quantitative Methods in Business Decisions
Credits: 3 Study of quantitative tools for the analysis of problems arising in the management of organizations, and the application of these tools in the decision-making process of real business problems.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):BSAD 475 or BSAD 505 or instructor permission Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Spring College Code: CPS
BSAD 645 - Reimbursement Systems (Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations)
Credits: 3 Introduction to the financial management of healthcare organizations. Course focuses on related topics of planning and financial decision making. Considers the unique operating environment of healthcare, the analysis methods of appropriate financial management, and communication of financial concepts.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Topics may include human resources planning, job analysis and design, recruitment, screening and selection, training and career development, performance evaluation, compensation and rewards, affirmative action, discipline, unions, grievances, and conflict resolution. Emphasis on cases, projects, and research.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:BSAD 515 or permission of instructor Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CPS
Credits: 3 Requires that students integrate relevant knowledge gleaned from previous core business-course experiences. Extensive case work and library research are demanded. Students work with a real organization to develop a comprehensive strategic plan.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Assumes that the student has completed all MBA core requirements or is currently enrolled in the remaining courses Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Summer College Code: CPS
Credits: 1–3 Designed for the individual needs of a student. Oral/written reports may be required.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Completion of 24 graduate business credits with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Dean permission required.
Credits: 2,3 Designed to fit the individual needs of the student.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Completion of 24 graduate business credits with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Dean permission required.
BSCM 101 - History and Introduction to Construction Management
Credits: 2 A historical background into the development of the construction industry, the roles of the different participants and an overview of the construction process. Career choices, industry firms, and key players in the construction management process will be explored.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):HIST 117, HIST 118, ENGL 115. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Examination of the regulations in planning, building, advocacy and civil rights rules. Includes investigative techniques, jurisdictional responsibilities and inspection procedures.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Construction equipment and selected construction methods including equipment application strategies, own/lease benefits and establishing operational costs for project estimating.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Introduction to the estimating function and review and applications of material quantity survey techniques used in estimating costs of construction projects. Includes types of approximate and precise methods of estimating and their uses, and computer applications.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Pricing and bidding of construction work including cost factors, labor and equipment, productivity factors, prices databases, job direct and indirect costs, methods of estimating time, materials, equipment, subcontractors’ work, general expenses, and profit, bid preparations and submission, and computer applications.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):BSCM 301 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 The study of typical construction materials as used in the design process. Concrete, wood, steel and composite structures and underlying mechanical and physical properties will be covered.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 168, PHYS 141 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 This course examines construction documents for competitive bidding and execution of projects. Light and heavy construction types will be examined.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Construction management concepts and practices, the management system, construction planning and programming, project control, environmental management, total quality management, and ethics in construction management.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 A management course in contract documents, safety, planning, scheduling, production control, and law and labor. Topics include contracts, planning, cost and production peripheral documents, and cost and work analysis, scheduling, material handling, layout, payment scheduling, and inspections.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Construction planning, scheduling, and communications required for project control, the practical and legal implications of each, as well as introduction to the use of scheduling software, and its benefits.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Study of the United States legal system and contractual issues that are significant to construction managers, and addresses ethics in the construction industry. Legal issues arising from design and construction services, focusing on risk management and liability awareness.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Analyzes construction contracts, specifications, and practices with regard to business law and liability. Examines contractor, architect, and engineer responsibilities through case studies and class discussions.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Application of project delivery in conjunction with a concurrent project within the School of Architecture, Art & Design. Building Information Modeling will be used as a method of applying cost analysis and project planning and scheduling.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):BSCM 455 Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CHHS
Credits: 4 A one-semester course primarily for non-science majors presenting an introduction to fundamental concepts of chemistry to convey an appreciative understanding of the nature of chemistry and how it is applied to our daily lives. Topics of consumer chemistry to be studied will be selected from fuels, energy, polymers, fertilizers, pesticides, food and food additives, household cleaners, cosmetics and personal care chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and air and water pollution. Not applicable toward a major or minor in chemistry or biochemistry.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Natural Science requirement
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 An introduction to the principles and applications of inorganic chemistry; for nursing, dietetics, and allied health students. Not applicable toward a major or minor in chemistry or biochemistry.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Natural Science requirement
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 This first course in chemistry is for students planning to major in science and engineering. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, states of matter, solutions, chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 5 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE greater than or equal to P3, or passing grade in MATH 165 , MATH 166 , MATH 168 or above, or MATH 191 , MATH 195 Recommended: High school chemistry or physics strongly recommended. Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 A continuation of CHEM 131 with topics including thermodynamics, acid and base chemistry, descriptive and nuclear chemistry.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 5 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): a grade of C- or better in CHEM 131 Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–4 Investigates various subdisciplines of chemistry or biochemistry. This course does not contribute to a major or minor in chemistry.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 1 lecture and/or lab for each lower-division credit taken Grade Mode: Normal w S (A-F,I,S,U,W) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and chair. Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CAS
Credits: 0–3 Students will either assist a faculty member in an ongoing research project or develop a project of their own with the help and approval of the faculty member in their areas of interest or study. This course is for students who are beginning to establish their knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: a minimum of 4 hours of work per credit Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Permission of faculty member required.
Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Lecture topics include statistics, chemical equilibrium, titrimetric procedures, gravimetric procedures, and electrochemistry. Laboratory experiments include gravimetric procedures and titrimetric procedures of acid and base systems and redox systems, electrochemistry, and an introduction to instrumental methods.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and two 4-hour labs Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):CHEM 132 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS