May 21, 2024  
2013-2014 
    
2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Statistics

  
  • STAT 285V - Elementary Statistics

    Credits: 4
    A study of basic descriptive and inferential statistics, including elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference involving binomial, normal, and t-distributions, and hypothesis testing.

    Delivery: Self-paced online course
    Grade Mode: Griggs corresp (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P2
    College Code: CAS


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  • STAT 340 - Probability Theory with Statistical Applications

    Credits: 3
    Probability theory and statistics for students having preparation in calculus. Topics include probability models, combinatoric problems, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, expectation, moment generating functions, central limit theorem.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 191  or MATH 195 .
    Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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Mathematics Education

  
  • MAED 505 - Understanding Numbers and Operations for Middle Grade Educators

    Credits: 2–3
    This course is designed to strengthen middle school teachers’ rational number knowledge and number sense. This includes the in-depth study of rational numbers and operations on rational numbers, the structure of the rational and real number systems, algorithms for computation, estimation strategies, and working with very large and very small numbers. The pedagogy of the course models that of effective middle school mathematics teachers.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MAED 510 - Exploring Algebra and Functions for Middle Grades Educators

    Credits: 2–3
    This course extends the middle school teachers’ understanding of algebra as a symbolic language. This course moves beyond symbol manipulation to include modeling of physical situations. Students will explore algebraic, linear, and non-linear functions within the context of the course. The pedagogy of the course models that of effective middle school mathematics teachers.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MAED 515 - Data Analysis for Middle Grades Educators

    Credits: 3
    This course presents an integrated approach to data analysis, statistics, and probability for middle grades math teachers. Instruction focuses on specific real-world data sets and statistical investigations. The pedagogy of the course models that of effective middle school mathematics teachers.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MAED 521 - Informal Geometry and Measurement for Middle Grades Educators

    Credits: 2
    This course is the first of two which lead prospective mathematics teachers through a series of explorations to develop competence in geometric reasoning, including conjecture, proving, and disproving. Prospective teachers develop a deeper understanding of the role of proof in geometry. The pedagogy of this course models that of effective middle school mathematics teachers.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MAED 522 - Formal Geometry for Middle Grades Educators

    Credits: 2
    This course is the second of two which lead prospective mathematics teachers through a series of explorations to develop competence in geometric reasoning, including conjecturing, proving, and disproving. Prospective teachers refine their understanding of the role of proof in geometry. The pedagogy of the course models that of effective middle school mathematics teachers.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MAED 600 - Discrete Mathematics and Number Theory for Middle Grades Educators

    Credits: 2
    Students investigate concepts of number theory, discrete mathematics, and logic as they apply to middle grades mathematical education. Each topic includes a study of graphic representation of concepts and applications in technology. The pedagogy of the course models that of effective middle school mathematics teachers.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MAED 610 - Mathematical Modeling for Middle Grades Educators

    Credits: 4
    Investigation of concepts and practices of mathematical modeling with an emphasis on application to middle grades education. The pedagogy of the course models that of effective middle school mathematics teachers.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MAED 625 - Mathematical Investigations for Middle Grades Classrooms

    Credits: 2
    Participants investigate topics in mathematics, including probability, programming, fractals, and chaos theory. Emphasis is placed on participant understanding of these topics and their appropriate use as investigations with middle grades students. The pedagogy of the course models that of effective middle school mathematics teachers.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MAED 630 - Seminar:________________

    Credits: 1–4
    Seminar in specific topics relevant to mathematics education. Each seminar examines one topic in detail.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG)
    Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics
    College Code: CAS


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Marketing

  
  • MKTG 310 - Principles of Marketing

    Credits: 3
    A general survey of the major marketing methods, institutions, and practices examined from the viewpoint of their effects on exchange transactions linking producers with consumers. Assumes a working knowledge of micro-economics.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Offering: Fall, Spring
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 320 - Consumer Behavior

    Credits: 3
    An integration of the various disciplines in the behavioral sciences with marketing theory to understand, explain, and predict consumer decisions. Explores both the theoretical and practical implications of individual behavioral variables, group influences, and consumer decision processes.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: MKTG 310 
    Offering: Fall
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 368 - Advertising and Promotion

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the role of promotion and communication in the marketing mix. Explores the nature and types of promotion, including advertising and point-of-purchase display, the steps in developing an advertising campaign, and measures of advertising effectiveness. Explores the management of the promotion and advertising functions in an organization.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 310 .
    Offering: Spring
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 375 - Direct Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Marketing goods and services directly to consumers, marketing through e-commerce, catalogs, direct-mail, telemarketing, kiosk shopping, TV and radio direct response, magazine and newspaper direct response.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 310 .
    Offering: Spring, alternate years
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 435 - Marketing Ethics and Contemporary Issues

    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes the ethical challenges that confront the decision maker and their impact on society at large as well as ethically-based contemporary issues. Marketing ethics topics include: survey of ethical decision-making theories, organizational processes, ethics research, and case histories. Contemporary issues are constantly updated.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 310 .
    Offering: Alternate Years
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 440 - Marketing Management

    Credits: 3
    An integrative capstone course for marketing majors. Emphasizes process by which marketing managers seek solutions to marketing problems and considers marketing opportunities. Field studies provide students with opportunities to apply knowledge gained in marketing course work to concrete situations. Assumes completion of majority of courses in marketing major.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 310 , MKTG 320 , MKTG 368  and MKTG 456 , or permission of instructor.
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 444 - Not-for-Profit Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Examines the meaning and role of marketing concepts and tools in nonprofit institutions such as hospitals, schools, public agencies, foundations, and churches. The role of activities such as marketing research, product development, pricing, advertising, publicity, personal selling, and marketing control are examined in the non-profit sector.

    Course Attribute: Service course
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 310 .
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 450 - Retailing

    Credits: 3
    Designed to help students increase awareness of the retailing process, understand the changes in customer needs, demographics, and shopping behaviors, assess the emerging technologies which have a dramatic effect on retail operations, and analyze the strategic long-term plans which retailers are using for creating advantages in this rapidly changing environment.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: MKTG 310 
    Offering: Alternate Years
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 456 - Marketing Research

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the systematic collection of business and marketing-related data to provide information to decision makers. Emphasis on translating management problems into research questions, developing a research design to address these questions, and analyzing research results with recommendations to management.

    Course Attribute: Service course
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): STAT 285 , MKTG 310 .
    Offering: Fall
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 465 - International Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Marketing problems arising from various degrees of foreign involvement. Includes marketing research, project planning and development, pricing, promotion, distribution, and organization. Emphasis on management of these marketing functions in a multinational context where the parameters differ from those in domestic marketing.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 310 .
    Offering: Fall
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 500 - Survey of Marketing

    Credits: 2
    A general survey of the major marketing methods, institutions, and practices. Not available for the MBA program.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 540 - Marketing Management in Not-for-Profit Organizations

    Credits: 3
    Examines the meaning and role of marketing concepts and tools agencies, foundations, and churches. The role of activities such as marketing research, product development, pricing, advertising, publicity, personal selling, and marketing control are examined in the non-profit sector.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 680  or permission of instructor
    College Code: SBA


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  • MKTG 680 - Strategic Marketing Management

    Credits: 3
    Designed to help students think like a marketing strategist—to recognize marketing problems, analytically evaluate possible alternatives, and creatively institute strategic solutions. Analysis of contemporary marketing problems, currently corporate marketing strategies and case analysis are used to achieve course objectives.

    Delivery: Interactive online option available
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Offering: Spring
    College Code: SBA


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Medical Laboratory Science

  
  • MLSC 105 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science

    Credits: 1
    Lectures and/or demonstrations presented by each of the departmental faculty members covering the major disciplines in clinical laboratory science.

    Weekly: 1 lecture
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 110 - Medical Terminology

    Credits: 1
    An in-depth study of medical terms and abbreviations relating to diseases, disorders and drugs.

    Weekly: 1 lecture
    Delivery: Self-paced online course option available
    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 210 - Fundamentals of Hematology and Hemostasis

    Credits: 2
    Introduces the production, maturation, function of normal blood cells and hemostasis. Selected routine manual hematology and hemostasis procedures are performed.

    Weekly: 3 lectures and 1 lab
    $ - Course or lab fee
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 230 - Fundamentals of Clinical Microbiology

    Credits: 3
    Orientation to clinical microbiology; specimen selection, collection, and transport; microscopic evaluation; stains and sterilization techniques; media and incubation selections; identification of routine and non-routine microorganisms; susceptibility testing; automation and quality assurance.

    Weekly: 2 lectures and 2 labs
    $ - Course or lab fee
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 165 .
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 240 - Fundamentals of Immunohematology

    Credits: 1
    Introduces blood group antigen systems, antibody screening, antibody identification, and compatibility testing. Selected routine procedures are performed.

    Weekly: 3 lectures and 1 lab
    $ - Course or lab fee
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 320 - Fundamentals of Immunology

    Credits: 3
    Innate and acquired immune systems of the human organism; immunoglobulin production, structure, function, and diversity; antigen characteristics, variety, and specific red cell groups; tolerance and memory; complement structure and function; cell mediated immunity function and regulation; autoimmune disorders; transplantation and tumor immunology; immunodeficiency disorders; principles and procedures of techniques used in modern immunology lab.

    Weekly: 3 lectures
    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 165 .
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 350 - Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Clinical lab procedures, safety, application of statistical procedures in quality control, and principles of clinical laboratory instrumentation. Topics include carbohydrates, lipids, electrolytes, and hepatic function with selected pathologies.

    Weekly: 3 lectures and 1 lab
    $ - Course or lab fee
    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): completed or currently enrolled in CHEM 131  or permission of instructor
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 400 - Specimen Procurement and Processing

    Credits: 1
    Clinical specimen collection and processing; point-of-care testing, professional ethics; phlebotomy practicum.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of the program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 401 - Clinical Year Seminar and Research Methodology

    Credits: 0
    Introduction to educational methodology, multicultural communication, professionalism, medical laboratory sciences literature review, research design and practice. Attendance to all sessions is required. A pass/fail grade is assigned.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 405 - Clinical Year Seminar and Research Project

    Credits: 1
    Introduction to team building, service outreach and professional development. Research in medical laboratory science under the direction of a departmental faculty member. Preparation and delivery of a written report and oral presentation on the research project. Attendance to all sessions is required.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 411 - Hematology

    Credits: 3
    Cellular elements of the blood, their maturation, functions, and morphologies; abnormal and disease state hematologies; principles and procedures of routine and special hematology assay methodologies; correlation of patient conditions with results of hematology assay results.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC210 and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 412 - Hemostasis

    Credits: 1
    Hemostasis systems, their function, interaction, and monitoring; correlation of hemostasis assay results with various disorders; thrombosis and anticoagulant therapy; principles and procedures of routine and special hemostasis assays.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC411 and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 413 - Clinical Hematology & Hemostasis Practicum

    Credits: 4
    Professional health-care laboratory practicum; emphasis in patient-care application of hematology and hemostasis procedures.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC411, 412 and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 421 - Clinical Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics

    Credits: 2
    Theory and application of immunologic/serologic and basic molecular techniques including detection, analyses and epidemiology. Emphasis on correlation of patient conditions with test results for viral and bacterial diseases and cancers.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC320 and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 423 - Clinical Immunology, Virology, and Molecular Diagnostics Practicum

    Credits: 1
    Professional health-care laboratory practicum: emphasizes patient-care applications of immunology, serology, virology and molecular techniques.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC421 and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 431 - Clinical Bacteriology

    Credits: 4
    Emphasis on specimen collection, culture, identification and clinical significance of bacterial pathogens. Simulated clinical practice for the separation of normal flora from pathogenic microorganisms encountered in various body sites including the study of antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC230 and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 432 - Clinical Mycology and Parasitology

    Credits: 2
    Study of fungi and parasites associated in human infections. Emphasis on specimen collection and preservation, culture and identification procedures.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC431 and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 433 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum

    Credits: 4
    Professional health-care laboratory practicum; emphasis in patient-care applications of bacteriology, mycology and parasitology.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC431, MLSC432 and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 441 - Immunohematology

    Credits: 3
    Blood grouping and typing; blood group antigen systems; compatibility testing; antibody identification; quality control and quality assurance; donor recruitment and selection; component preparation; blood-banking records; grouping and compatibility problem solving; patient clinical state correlations.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC240, MLSC320 and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 442 - Transfusion Medicine

    Credits: 2
    In-depth study of immunohematology testing results, clinical patient manifestations, blood component therapy and blood product requirements.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC 441  and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 443 - Clinical Immunohematology Practicum

    Credits: 4
    Professional health-care laboratory practicum; emphasis in patient-care applications of immunohematology.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC 441 , MLSC 442  and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 451 - Clinical Chemistry I

    Credits: 4
    Carbohydrate, lipid, enzyme, electrolyte, acid-base balance, trace element, protein systems, and gastric functions. Correlations with normal physiology and selected pathological conditions. Analysis of relevant blood and body fluids constituents.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC 350  and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 452 - Clinical Chemistry II

    Credits: 2
    Liver function, renal function, endocrinology, toxicology, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Correlations with normal physiology and selected pathological conditions.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC 451  and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 453 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum

    Credits: 4
    Professional health-care laboratory practicum. Emphasis on patient-care applications in clinical chemistry.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC 451 , MLSC 452  and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 461 - Body Fluids

    Credits: 1
    Analysis of various body fluids such as serous fluids, synovial fluids, amniotic fluid, and urine. Correlations with normal physiology and selected pathological conditions.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC 451  and permission of the program director. 
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 463 - Body Fluids Practicum

    Credits: 1
    Professional health-care laboratory practicum. Emphasis in patient-care applications of body fluids.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): MLSC 461  and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 475 - Medical Laboratory Management Concepts

    Credits: 2
    Discussion in selected areas that include health-care delivery systems; problem solving in the clinical laboratory; human resource management; supply and equipment acquisition; financial management performance standards and assessment; ethics; laboratory information systems; and regulatory processes.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of the program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 490 - Topics in ___________

    Credits: 1–4
    An in-depth study of selected topics in the medical laboratory sciences.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program director.
    Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 493 - Practicum Project

    Credits: 1
    Designed to be an integral component of the clinical year practica experience. Introduces students to the principles, practices, and performance of clinical laboratory projects expected of practicing professional medical laboratory scientists.

    Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W)
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 495 - Independent Project

    Credits: 1–4
    Topics may be from areas relevant to clinical laboratory practice and must be approved by the Program director.

    Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program director.
    Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 496 - Extended Clinical Practicum

    Credits: 1
    A twelve-week professional health-care laboratory practicum. Emphasis in patient-care applications. Subject areas are to be coordinated with the Clinical Site Education Coordinator and the program director.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG)
    Prerequisite(s): successful completion of the 20-week clinical practica of the clinical-year program and permission of program director.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 500 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Medical Laboratory Science

    Credits: 1
    Orientation designed for students to refine the skills needed for successful graduate work. Focus on academic and professional proficiencies such as critical thinking, principles of research, and scholarly writing. Written and oral presentation required.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of graduate program coordinator.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 501 - Seminar in Medical Laboratory Science

    Credits: 1
    Literature review of current laboratory science topics. A service-based activity addressing a relevant issue in laboratory science required.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of graduate program coordinator.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 561 - Laboratory Management: Issues and Strategies

    Credits: 3
    An overview of issues and strategies relevant to managing a medical laboratory. Topics include historic perspective of management; organizational structure; management responsibilities and functions; personnel resources; performance improvement; training and evaluation; safety regulations and health compliance; financial matters such as cost/benefit analysis, budgeting, and reimbursement; record keeping and data management; information systems; marketing; and ethics.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of graduate program coordinator.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 562 - Issues in Laboratory Regulations and Practice

    Credits: 3
    Clinical laboratories are increasingly regulated by state, federal and other agencies. Applicable regulations will be examined and their impact on laboratory operations evaluated. A selected number of laboratory quality assurance procedures, as specified by CLIA ‘88 regulations, will be performed in the laboratory.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Statistics and permission of graduate program coordinator.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 585 - Applied Studies in Medical Laboratory Science

    Credits: 5
    Designed in consultation with and coordinated by the area specialty advisor. A proposal, cumulative report, presentation and defense required. Clinical placement depends on clinical site availability.

    Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN)
    Prerequisite(s): Certification and/or licensure as a medical laboratory scientist and permission of graduate program coordinator.
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 595 - Independent Study/Readings/Research Project

    Credits: 1–4
    Topics may be from immunology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology and other areas of patient-care science, medical laboratory science education, management, or applications specially relevant to clinical laboratories.

    Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of graduate program coordinator.
    Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits with different topics
    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 650 - Project Continuation

    Credits: 0
    Students may register for this course while clearing deferred grade (DG) and/or incomplete (I) courses with approval only. Registration for this course indicates full-time status.

    $ - Course or lab fee
    Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    Special Approval: Permission of the graduate program coordinator.

    College Code: SHP


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  • MLSC 655 - Program Continuation

    Credits: 0
    Students may register for this non-credit continuation course to maintain active status. For additional information on active status, please refer to the School of Graduate Studies & Research. Registration does not indicate full-time status.

    $ - Course or lab fee
    Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W)
    College Code: SHP


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World Mission

  
  • MSSN 505 - Christian Responses to Human Needs

    Credits: 2–3
    Explores biblical models, historical examples, and development paradigms for Christian involvement in incarnational ministries.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 525 - Mission to the World

    Credits: 2–3
    A broad introduction to Christian world missions. Includes aspects of mission history, the theological foundations of mission, intercultural perspectives of mission service, contemporary theoretical thought about missions, and basic relationships to other faiths.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 546 - Mission in Cultural and Religious Context

    Credits: 3
    Explores missiological principles with an emphasis on the cultural and religious context, and the development of cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural communication skills for Christian witness. Required of all MDiv students.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 561 - Christian Witness and World Religions

    Credits: 3
    Study of the history, writings, beliefs and practices in world religions such as Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism and the development of effective strategies for Christian witness. Required of all MDiv students.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 584 - Preparation for Cross-Cultural Workers

    Credits: 2–4
    An orientation for cross-cultural workers that aims to (1) create an awareness of the actual context of mission today; (2) prepare missionaries to meet this situation; and (3) shape attitudes that are indispensable for fruitful cross-cultural mission service.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 610 - Theology of Mission

    Credits: 2–3
    The biblical foundation of mission—its essence, goals, motives, and the role of the church in mission.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 615 - Anthropology for Mission and Ministry

    Credits: 2–3
    The fundamentals of culture, worldview, social structure, group organization, and social change studied as a basis for intercultural understanding and communication. Attention given to issues which constitute challenges and opportunities to cross-cultural workers.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 618 - Urban Mission

    Credits: 2–4
    Explores the nature of cities worldwide, noting their history, development, and relationship to the mission of God and the church. Students are exposed to various ministries.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 630 - Cross-Cultural Leadership Development

    Credits: 2–3
    A study of leadership emergence, selection, and training in missionary churches with particular attention paid to strategic issues of various training models and the relationship between formal, informal, and non-formal leadership development. Identical to CHMN630.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 635 - Contemporary Issues in Mission

    Credits: 2–3
    Current issues in mission and the way they affect the church’s outreach in the world.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 650 - Introduction to a World Religion

    Credits: 2–3
    An introduction to the history, beliefs, writings, personalities and current developments in religions such as Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 652 - Biblical and Qur’anic Studies

    Credits: 2–5
    The study of the Bible and the Qur’an and other Adventist and Muslim sources of faith such as the Spirit of Prophecy, the Hadith, and Islamic tafsir, with a view to leading a Muslim to faith in Islamic contexts.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 653 - Islamic Culture and Society

    Credits: 3
    The study of Islamic social systems and practices and their implications for mission. Topics include morals and ideals, family life, festivals, religious life and practice, shar’iah law, and female spirituality.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 660 - Witnessing to People of Another Religion

    Credits: 2–3
    Development and evaluation of various forms of Christian witness among the peoples of other religions such as Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and Buddhists.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite for MDiv students: MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 676 - History of Christian Mission

    Credits: 2–3
    History of the expansion of the Christian church, from the first century until the present. At the discretion of the Department of Church History, this course may fulfill a Church History elective requirement.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 685 - Strategies for World Mission

    Credits: 2–3
    A concentrated study of mission theory and strategy, cultural perspectives of mission service, and basic principles of church growth.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1–3
    Individual research on a selected problem in the theory, history, or practice of mission. See general guidelines under Academic Information.

    Course Attribute: Individual Studies
    Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 695 - Topics ______________

    Credits: 1–3
    On themes by preapproval from the student’s program director and the teacher.

    Course Attribute: Individual Studies
    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 731 - Cultural and Religious Analysis—I

    Credits: 4
    Using the tools of cultural, social, anthropological, and religious analysis, the specific context and challenges of mission will be analyzed and described in depth as a basis for ministry. The course content will be shaped to fit the local situation.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 732 - Cultural and Religious Analysis—II

    Credits: 4
    Using the tools of cultural, social, anthropological, and religious analysis, the specific context and challenges of mission will be analyzed and described in depth as a basis for ministry. The course content will be shaped to fit the local situation.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 741 - Mission Strategy Development—I

    Credits: 4
    Study of contemporary strategies of mission as a framework and foundation for the development and practice of a ministry plan within specific contexts. The role of leadership in this process is highlighted.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 731 , MSSN 732 .
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 742 - Mission Strategy Development—II

    Credits: 4
    Study of contemporary strategies of mission as a framework and foundation for the development and practice of a ministry plan within specific contexts. The role of leadership in this process is highlighted.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 731 , MSSN 732 .
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 826 - Seminar in Theology of Mission

    Credits: 3
    Course Attribute: Individual Studies
    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 827 - Seminar in History of Mission

    Credits: 3
    Course Attribute: Individual Studies
    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 828 - Seminar in Social Sciences and Mission

    Credits: 3
    Course Attribute: Individual Studies
    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 829 - Seminar in Other Religions

    Credits: 3
    Course Attribute: Individual Studies
    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 830 - Seminar in Strategies and Development in Mission

    Credits: 3
    Course Attribute: Individual Studies
    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 840 - Research Methods in Mission and Ministry

    Credits: 3
    Research methods and procedures as applied to the field of mission and ministry with an emphasis on field-based qualitative research, participant observation and ethnographic interviews.

    Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 890 - Directed Reading in Mission Studies

    Credits: 2–12
    Course Attribute: Individual Studies
    Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    College Code: SEM


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Music Composition & Theory

  
  • MUCT 141 - Music Theory I: Introduction to Harmony

    Credits: 3
    Review of music fundamentals, including the music vocabulary, keys and rhythm, as well as the basic elements of melody and harmony (scales, intervals, and triads) and a basic study of the principles of chord progression utilizing triads in root position. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 151.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 142 - Music Theory II: Diatonic Harmony

    Credits: 3
    Study of the principles of voice leading and chord progression in applied four-part harmonization. Emphasis will be placed on interpretation and realization of Figured Basses, four-part harmonization using triads and seventh chords in root position as well as in inversions, the study and use of non-harmonic tones, and the dominant seventh chord as well as the other nondominant seventh chords. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 152.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MUCT 141 .
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 151 - Ear Training Laboratory I

    Credits: 1
    Aural skill with melodies, rhythms, intervals, chords and harmonic progressions. Activities include sight reading, error correction, transcription and improvisation of tonal music. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 141, MUCT 142, MUCT 241 and MUCT 242.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 152 - Ear Training Laboratory II

    Credits: 1
    Aural skill with melodies, rhythms, intervals, chords and harmonic progressions. Activities include sight reading, error correction, transcription and improvisation of tonal music. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 141, MUCT 142, MUCT 241 and MUCT 242.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 153 - Ear Training Laboratory III

    Credits: 1
    Aural skill with melodies, rhythms, intervals, chords and harmonic progressions. Activities include sight reading, error correction, transcription and improvisation of tonal music. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 141, MUCT 142, MUCT 241 and MUCT 242.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 154 - Ear Training Laboratory IV

    Credits: 1
    Aural skill with melodies, rhythms, intervals, chords and harmonic progressions. Activities include sight reading, error correction, transcription and improvisation of tonal music. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 141, MUCT 142, MUCT 241 and MUCT 242.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 241 - Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony

    Credits: 3
    Theoretical and practical study of the entire spectrum of chromatic harmony vocabulary with emphasis in composition and analysis. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 153.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MUCT 142 .
    College Code: CAS


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