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BIOL 578 - Mammalogy
Description:
Taxonomy, zoogeography, life history, ecology of mammals; field work. 2 hrs lec 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 378 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
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BIOL 580 - Introduction to Aquaponics
Description:
Biological system designs, production techniques and methods for the integrated science of aquaponics, the combination of aquaculture (fish culture) and hydroponics (soilless plant culture). Foundational knowledge of aquaponic food production, crop selection, good agriculture and best management practices, and economics and marketing. 2 hrs lec. per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 380 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
2 cr.
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BIOL 582 - Endocrinology of Mammals
Description:
Anatomy and physiology of major endocrine glands, primarily in mammals; hormonal control systems; biosynthesis, transport, and molecular actions of hormones; common endocrine diseases; current laboratory assay methods; current advances in hormone research. Guest lecturers. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 382 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(A, II)
3 cr.
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BIOL 583 - Biology of Reproduction
Description:
Survey of mammal reproduction with emphasis on human reproduction, including sexual development and behavior, fertilization, pregnancy, parturition (birth), lactation, natural and synthetic control of contraception and fertility. 3 hrs lec per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 383 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(A, II)
3 cr.
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BIOL 584 - Techniques in Aquaponics
Description:
Introduction to the biology, chemistry, engineering, economics, controlled environment agriculture and food production of aquaponics. Content is delivered through active on-site experiences at aquaponic facilities. Off-campus course. 2 hrs lec per wk, 18 total hrs lab. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 384 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1-2 cr.
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BIOL 586 - Fish Culture
Description:
Introduction to the culture of finfish, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, selective breeding, nutrition, diseases, processing and marketing. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both BIOL 586 and WATR 586 . Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 386 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
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BIOL 587 - Human Anatomy
Description:
Examine human anatomy using models, diagrams, X-rays, digital media, histology, and prosected cadaver demonstrations. Complements BIOL 385 to provide general background in human structure and function. Recommended for students interested in medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, and related health fields. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 387 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, SUM)
4 cr.
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BIOL 588 - Animal Behavior
Description:
Comparative study of animal behavior; description, classification, analysis, and evolution of behavioral patterns of animals. Also social behavior and underlying mechanisms. May not receive credit for both BIOL 588 and PSYC 588 . Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 388 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered; (A, II)
3 cr.
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BIOL 589 - Immunology
Description:
Study of the molecular and cellular components that comprise the immune system, including their function and interactions with body systems. Applications of immunology to bioassays, customized antibodies, immune therapy, vaccination, and cancer biology are also discussed. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 389 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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BIOL 590 - Neurobiology
Description:
Structure and function of the nervous system from the molecular and cellular levels to the systems level. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 390 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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BIOL 599 - Independent Studies
Description:
Upper division students may arrange for advanced work (including field and laboratory work where approp) not covered in regular courses. Categories include research; collection and identification of plants or animals; advanced readings; biological methods. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 399 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent and Department Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II, SUM)
1 or 2 cr.
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BIOL 615 - Advanced Microbiology
Description:
Biochemical cytology, physiology and genetics of microorganisms with research and applications. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 415 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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BIOL 628 - Scanning Electron Microscope Workshop
Description:
Learn basic sample preparation, operation of the scanning electron microscope, and the preparation of stereo 3D images and annotated slides for presentation at a post-workshop meeting of the class and guests. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 428 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1 cr.
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BIOL 677 - Raptor Ecology
Description:
Introduction to technical literature, taxonomy, species identification, behavioral, population, and conservation ecology regarding birds of prey. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 477 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
2 cr.
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BIOL 687 - Survey in Human Dissection
Description:
Additional study of human anatomy by dissecting a cadaver to gain tactile information on anatomical structures, basic identification skills, and hands-on dissection experience. Complements BIOL 387 with an introduction to cadaver dissection and review of human gross anatomy. Dissection is not the equivalent of a medical school dissection. 3 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 487 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1 cr.
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BIOL 698 - Selected Topics in Biology
Description:
Major concepts in an area of biology. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 498 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1-4 cr.
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BIOL 796 - Independent Study
Description:
Planned reading to supplement preparation and mechanics of student specialty. May repeat as topic changes.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1-3 cr.
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BIOL 798 - Portfolio
Description:
Submission and analysis of appropriate publications, professional activities, and accomplishments.
Prerequisites:
Portfolio/Graduate Committee Consent
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
2-4 cr.
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BIOL 799 - Thesis
Prerequisites:
Portfolio/Graduate Committee Consent
2-6 credits.
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Biology Education |
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BIED 398 - Student Teaching in Biology
Description:
Observe and teach in secondary school classroom under guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty in actual classroom situations.
Prerequisites:
Completion of DPI certified major/minor and DPI education requirements
Variable cr. pass/fail.
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BIED 400 - Seminar on Teaching for Student or Intern Science Teachers
Description:
Structured group discussions on aspects of teaching that emerge during full-time field experiences and professional portfolio development
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in any of the following: BIED 398 , BIED 498 , EDUC 398 , or EDUC 498
1 cr. pass/fail.
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BIED 498 - Intern Teaching
Description:
Structured field experiences in approved school programs. Interns are certified by the DPI and are employed under contract with schools to design, deliver, and assess instructional programs.
Prerequisites:
Completion of all methods courses and 75% of content courses in appropriate major. Concurrent registration in appropriate section of EDUC 400 may be required.
Variable cr. pass/fail.
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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business
Description:
Introduces primary business structures and the major functions of a business. Examines the role of business in the modern political, social, and economic environments. Describes business related fields and career opportunities within the different areas.
1 cr.
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BUS 110 - Personal Financial Literacy
Description:
A study of personal financial management. Examines the financial problems and consequent financial decisions required of individuals in our economy. Subjects covered are applications in family budgeting, consumer buying decisions, borrowing, insurance, personal real estate, income taxation, investments, and estate planning. Does not count toward School of Business and Economics Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees.
3 cr.
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BUS 221 - The Entrepreneurial Path
Description:
Open to all students in all majors. Introduction of entrepreneurship as both a personal journey and a new venture creation process. Examines desirable entrepreneurial attributes and competencies as well as the demands and rewards of pursuing an entrepreneurial path. Provides an overview of the new venture creation process including idea generation, opportunity identification, opportunity assessment, business modeling, and marketing and funding strategies. Concepts apply to large or small, not-for-profit and for-profit ventures.
3 cr.
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BUS 293 - Internship in China
Description:
Supervised training work program in cooperating agency in China, plus lectures in English. Does not apply to major/minor.
Prerequisites:
For Non-Business and Economics majors only, or Internship Director Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA
3 cr.
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BUS 299 - Special Work
Description:
Underclass students may arrange for independent study with cons chair.
Credit based on scope of project.
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BUS 300 - Written Communication for the Business Professional
Description:
Gain a broad and comprehensive understanding of the importance of effective writing within the field of business. Focus on developing writing skills as a management and communication tool for business students. An analysis of the psychology, semantics, planning, and principles of effective business writing are covered. Skills will be developed and applied through a variety of individual projects applicable to business, including global situations.
Prerequisites:
BUS 325 (or concurrent registration)
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: EC
3 cr.
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BUS 301 - Oral Communication for the Business Professional
Description:
Gain a broad and comprehensive understanding of the importance of oral communication and presentation skills within the field of business. Develop and apply communication and presentation skills through a variety of individual projects applicable to business, including global situations.
Prerequisites:
BUS 325 (or concurrent registration)
3 cr.
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BUS 305 - Strategic Career-Planning Seminar
Description:
In-depth understanding of your strengths within your major; build upon your strengths to establish your personal mission; finalize a map from your personal mission to your initial job and later career.
1 cr.
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BUS 320 - Principles of Management
Description:
Theory of management. Explore different ways managers function in profit as well as not-for-profit business and industry organizations. Examine management behaviors from functional and organizational perspectives. Use current and library resources. Study language, philosophy, historical development and psychology of management. Does not count toward Business Major.
3 cr.
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BUS 321 - Entrepreneurship
Description:
Risk taking, decision making, marketing, finance, personnel selection, record keeping, taxes, and controls unique to the entrepreneurial-type organization and the entrepreneur-manager.
Prerequisites:
Either BUS 320 or BUS 325 , and both BUS 330 and ACCT 210
3 cr.
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BUS 322 - Business Leadership for Managers
Description:
Explore the various theories of leadership within the context of management. The role of the leader’s impact on attainment of organizational goals at various levels is studied. Situational theories are examined. Personal analysis of preferred style is included, as well as skill building techniques needed for development of leadership.
3 cr.
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BUS 323 - Organizational Strategy
Description:
Employs economics as a conceptual framework in analyzing the firm’s choice of organizational structure. Focuses on three key features of an organization: the assignment of decision-making authority, the reward system, and performance evaluation system.
Prerequisites:
Either ECON 111 or ECON 200
3 cr.
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BUS 324 - Human Resource Management
Description:
Integrate daily operational activities of personnel management, such as job analysis, training, recruiting, and performance appraisal with the long-term strategic perspective of identifying and analyzing human resource issues and trends that may affect the organization and how it is managed. Includes family leave, lack of unskilled workers, increase in number of dual career families, provision for individuals with disabilities.
Prerequisites:
Either BUS 320 or BUS 325
3 cr.
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BUS 325 - Organizational Behavior
Description:
Behavioral approach to management concentrating on the individual in the work place in dealing with power, authority, rules, status, norms, leadership, motivation, communication, group processes and conflict management.
3 cr.
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BUS 326 - Organizational Theory
Description:
Use an open system perspective to examine how managers deal with factors that affect the organization. Consider factors such as environment, technology, and goals in determining the nature and structure of the organization.
Prerequisites:
Either BUS 320 or BUS 325
3 cr.
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BUS 327 - Managing Global Organizations
Description:
General concepts, techniques, and practices related to managing global organizations. Challenges, rewards, risks, and consequences of managing in diverse countries are discussed. Various cultural theories are studied. Particular emphasis is placed on the comparison of Western cultural influences to non-Western cultural influences on accepted business practices.
Prerequisites:
Either BUS 320 or BUS 325
3 cr.
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BUS 328 - Training and Development
Description:
Types and methods of training programs as related to all sizes of business and industry. Job design, task analysis, content, and delivery systems including computer-based programs. Evaluation and justification for training programs. Focus on developmental platforms designed to enhance employee knowledge and skills resulting in improved employee retention.
Prerequisites:
Either BUS 320 or BUS 325
3 cr.
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BUS 329 - Project Management
Description:
Emphasis on the project management process including planning, scheduling, organizing, and controlling large scale projects. Major topics of strategy, priorities, troubleshooting and use of project management techniques and tools included.
Prerequisites:
Either BUS 320 or BUS 325
3 cr.
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BUS 330 - Principles of Marketing
Description:
Study marketing theories and concepts used to apply marketing strategies to product development, distribution, pricing, and promotion of goods and services.
3 cr.
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BUS 331 - Marketing Research
Description:
Objectives and methods of acquiring data to make intelligent marketing decisions; research planning, sampling, collection methods; data analysis, interpretation, and application.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 333 - eMarketing
Description:
Learn core marketing strategies on internet and mobile platforms including website development, search engine optimization, social media management, online advertising, and marketing analytics. Also learn to use popular online business software to manage these marketing activities.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 334 - Sports Marketing
Description:
Provide current or future sport program administrators and maketers with fundamental and intermediate levels of knowledge about Sports Marketing. Introduces a variety of sport marketing theories in order to understand why and how successful marketing is critical to sport organizations.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3
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BUS 335 - Retailing
Description:
Analysis of retail industry market structure. Emphasis on development and implementation of strategies. Introduction to management activities of inventory procurement, channel relationships, support services, operations, promotional activities and vendor relationships. Store layout, pricing structures, store image, and online retailing.
Prerequisites:
Both BUS 330 and ACCT 210
3 cr.
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BUS 336 - Sales Management
Description:
The sales force and its role in the execution of marketing strategy in planning, organizing, and controlling the sales function.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 337 - Buyer Behavior
Description:
Concepts from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and other behavioral disciplines, analyzed to develop ability to understand and predict reactions of individuals and groups to marketing decisions.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 338 - Marketing Management
Description:
Role of marketing manager in business, with emphasis on decision-making and problem-solving activities.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 339 - International Marketing
Description:
International differences in applying marketing concepts to culture, business customs, political and legal environments, trade mechanics, and market behavior when developing marketing strategies; world trade practices.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 340 - Business Law and Ethics
Description:
Legal concepts for employees, managers and business owners. Analysis of business ethics scenarios.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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BUS 341 - Advanced Business Law
Description:
Commercial paper, real estate and personal property, partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy.
Prerequisites:
BUS 340
3 cr.
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BUS 342 - International Business Law
Description:
The legal environment of international business and contracting, international and U.S. trade laws and treaties, regulation of the international marketplace.
Prerequisites:
BUS 340
3 cr.
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BUS 343 - Principles of Insurance
Description:
History of insurance, fields of insurance, types of carriers, insurance contracts, insurance purchases.
Prerequisites:
BUS 340
3 cr.
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BUS 344 - Insurance Operations
Description:
Comprehensive examination of insurance company operations encompassing insurance regulations, insurance marketing, property and liability insurance, health insurance, rate making, claims, reinsurance and insurance accounting. Provides an understanding of the core functions of an insurance company with exposure to guest speakers from across the insurance industry.
Prerequisites:
Either BUS 340 or BUS 343
3 cr.
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BUS 350 - Principles of Finance
Description:
Business units, especially corporate, in present day enterprise; financial principles applicable to their operation. For SBE majors.
Prerequisites:
ACCT 210 and approved major/minor
3 cr.
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BUS 352 - Financial Management
Description:
Major aspects of financial decision-making, primarily using the case method; profit planning, financial budgeting, investment decisions, cost of capital, valuation, and management of circulating capital.
Prerequisites:
BUS 350
3 cr.
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BUS 353 - Investments
Description:
Construct and manage investment portfolios to meet needs of personal and institutional investors; select securities to balance income, risk, and capital growth.
Prerequisites:
BUS 350
3 cr.
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BUS 354 - Financial Planning
Description:
Introductory survey course of the basic content included in the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program. Financial Planning, Personal Insurance, Investments, Federal Income Tax, Retirement Planning, Employee Benefits, and Estate Planning will be covered.
Prerequisites:
BUS 350 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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BUS 355 - Real Estate Investments
Description:
Real Estate as an investment vehicle for a diversified portfolio. Screening potential investments, funding the acquisition, managing the risk, and developing the exit strategy.
Prerequisites:
BUS 350 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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BUS 356 - Corporate Risk Management
Description:
Identify, measure and manage risk for corporations and individuals. Topics include identification, measurement and reporting of risk, as well as use of financial tools and techniques to control risk. These tools include insurance, portfolio management and financial derivatives.
Prerequisites:
BUS 350
3 cr.
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BUS 357 - International Corporate Finance
Description:
Introduction to international financial markets, exchange rate determination theory, concepts/measurement of foreign risk exposure, financial instruments to hedge exchange risk, and financing multinational enterprises.
Prerequisites:
BUS 350
3 cr.
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BUS 360 - Principles of Production-Operations Management
Description:
Use quantitative management science techniques such as facility layout, process planning, work measurement, inventory control, scheduling, quality control, forecasting, linear programming (LP), just in time (JIT), and statistical process control (SPC) to solve operational problems. For SBE majors.
Prerequisites:
Either MATH 354 or MATH 255 , and one of the following: MATH 109 , MATH 111 , or MATH 225
3 cr.
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BUS 370 - Management Information Systems
Description:
Integrate topics of management, marketing, organizational structure and systems theory relevant to utilizing an organization’s information resources. Computer hardware and software, telecommunications, spreadsheet and database concepts emphasized. Investigate e-commerce business model to achieve competitiveness in global business environments. May not earn credit in both BUS 370 and ACCT 370 .
Prerequisites:
Either BUS 320 or BUS 325 , and BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 375 - Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
Description:
Integrates intermediate and advanced level features of Microsoft Excel. A thorough understanding of spreadsheet applications is essential for optimal utilization of an organization’s unformation resources. Formulas and functions, information visualization, macro automation, and data analysis are emphasized. Investigates the use of spreadsheet applications to solve various business problems.
3
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BUS 380 - Principles of Business Analytics
Description:
Introduction to business analytics and the analytic process. Emphasis on developing solutions based on a broad view of the organization and its environment. Learn the possible approaches to analysis along with the steps needed to achieve results. Projects involve reviewing cases and exploring how data can be used to create value for the organization.
3 cr.
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BUS 390 - Ethics in Business
Description:
Principles of ethics and professional responsibility applied to specific workplace situations and business activities. Explore interplay between corporate culture, professional codes of conduct, and individual behavior. Develop, clarify, communicate, and defend positions on corporate conduct. May not earn credit in both ACCT 390 and BUS 390 .
Prerequisites:
BUS 340 and either BUS 320 or BUS 325
3 cr.
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BUS 421 - Entrepreneurship in Action
Description:
Individuals or teams register to complete projects related to Entrepreneurship. Pursue a personal interest or participate in projects identified by the instructor. Projects will address real-world situations and demonstrate the application of entrepreneurial skills and behaviors. Projects may be undertaken in a variety of settings: for-profit, not-for-profit, or socially, culturally, or environmentally beneficial. Primarily independent study with meeting times arranged for each team, as well as periodic common classroom experiences. Required for Entrepreneurship concentration. Non-SBE majors are encouraged to contact instructor.
Prerequisites:
Both BUS 221 and BUS 321 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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BUS 438 - Marketing Strategy
Description:
Study actual and case marketing situations in order to analyze and solve problems of marketing strategies and to learn how to develop marketing strategies that will take advantage of market opportunities.
Prerequisites:
BUS 330 and at least two other Marketing classes
3 cr.
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BUS 455 - Applied Corporate Finance
Description:
Project-based course focusing on various corporate finance subjects including financial forecasting and modeling, mergers and acquisitions, financial statement analysis, and investment analysis.
Prerequisites:
BUS 350
3 cr.
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BUS 480 - Management Capstone
Description:
Advanced course in business administration using the case method to develop integrative problem-solving approaches to complex management problems. Analysis, formulation and execution of business strategies. For graduating seniors with an Accounting major, a Business Economics major, a general Business major, or a Business major with a FIRE, Management or International Business concentration.
Prerequisites:
BUS 340 , BUS 300 , BUS 301 , BUS 325 , and BUS 330
3 cr.
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BUS 490 - Special Topics in Business Administration
Description:
Subtitle will designate topic.
Cr arranged.
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BUS 493 - Internship in China
Description:
Supervised training work program in cooperating agency or business in China plus lectures in English.
Prerequisites:
Business Administration major or minor, or Internship Director Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA, XL
3 cr.
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BUS 496 - Internship in Business Administration
Description:
Supervised training work program in a cooperating agency or business. Credit determined by intern director and business faculty. Does NOT apply to major or minor.
Prerequisites:
Internship Director Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
1-2 cr.
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BUS 497 - Internship in Business Administration
Description:
Supervised training work program in a cooperating agency or business. Credit determined by intern director and business faculty. May repeat with different experience, but max 3 cr count for major.
Prerequisites:
Internship Director Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
3-15 cr.
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BUS 498 - International Internship in Business Administration
Description:
Supervised training work program in a cooperating agency or business. Credit determined by intern director and bus faculty. Does NOT apply to major or minor.
Prerequisites:
Internship Director Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
1-6 cr.
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BUS 499 - Special Work
Description:
Upperclass or graduate students may arrange for independent study with cons chair. Available for graduate credit as BUS 699 .
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
Credit based on scope of project.
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BUS 699 - Special Work
Description:
Upperclass or graduate students may arrange for independent study with cons chair. Available for undergraduate credit as BUS 499 .
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
Credit based on scope of project.
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BUS 701 - Professional Leadership Development: Group and Individual Assessment
Description:
Introduction to the use of group and individual assessments for leadership development. Topics covered include leadership development theory, leadership development planning approaches, and the use of leadership assessments.
1 cr.
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BUS 702 - Professional Leadership Development: Coaching and Influencing Stakeholders
Description:
Introduction to the use of coaching theory and practice in service of leadership development. Topics covered include coaching theory, stakeholder theory, and the application of coaching and influencing strategies.
1 cr.
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BUS 703 - Professional Leadership Development: Leading Across Boundaries and Values
Description:
Introduction to the use of collaborative simulations in service of leadership development. Topics covered include learning theory, collaboration theory, boundary spanning leadership, leadership development planning, and the use of simulations.
1 cr.
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BUS 710 - Financial Leadership Through Applied Decision-Making
Description:
Corporate financial, strategic leadership skills are developed through a variety of projects that apply financial theory and principles to real-world problem solving and strategic planning. The projects and topics may include computer modeling and financial forecasting; capital structure determination, business valuation; investment analysis; industry and firm analysis; important international issues in corporate financial, strategic planning.
3 cr.
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BUS 720 - Marketing Leadership through Applied Decision-Making
Description:
Strategic marketing leadership skills are developed through a variety of projects that utilize and develop marketing competencies in strategic planning decisions. The projects and topics may include effective utilization of social media in marketing; trends in consumer and buyer behavior; designing and implementing marketing research methods; strategic marketing through data analysis of marketing research; effective marketing through website and app design.
3 cr.
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BUS 730 - Managerial Leadership through Applied Decision-Making
Description:
Strategic management and leadership skills are developed through analysis, discussion, and critique of real-world corporate strategic decisions. The projects and topics may include: case studies of successful and unsuccessful corporate strategies; effective managerial and organizational techniques for achieving corporate objectives; successful program implementation; goal setting; creating a corporate environment that creates employee motivation and excellence; integrating interdisciplinary business information in strategic managerial decisions.
3 cr.
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BUS 731 - Creative, Critical and Design Thinking
Description:
An introduction to the practice of consulting - what consultants do, who they work for and how they create value. Understand the life cycle of a consulting project including how to identify and define consulting opportunities, develop proposals, perform diagnostics, develop solutions, create an effective implementation plan and present findings. Develop creative, critical and design thinking skills, by understanding appropriate frameworks to assess, diagnose, suggest and implement solutions.
3 cr.
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BUS 732 - NeuroLeadership: Mastering Resilience and High Performance
Description:
Introduction to personal, organizational, community, and social resilience, including a focus on processes within the brain that influence performance, decision-making, and interaction. Students will develop skills to lead change, encourage resilience, and manage transitions. Topics covered include wellness, emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility, mindfulness, positive emotions and stress management, and high-quality connections.
3 cr.
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BUS 740 - Effective Communication in Business Leadership
Description:
This is a project-based leadership communication course. Projects expose students to experiences that develop emotional intelligence and cultivate effective oral and written communication skills. Students will discuss, internalize, and apply leadership communication best practices to influence people in their professional, and personal lives. Competencies include crafting business papers, employing oral communication as a leadership tool, and developing and delivering persuasive presentations.
3 cr.
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BUS 750 - Applied Data Analytics in Business Leadership
Description:
Provides an introduction to data analytics and highlights its importance in business. It focuses on using analytical software to collect, manage, and analyze data for strategic decision making. Students develop skills for effective interpretation and communication of results for management applications. Projects involve analyzing business case studies and creating models to aid in strategic planning. Data identification, data structure, and model selection are emphasized throughout.
3 cr.
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BUS 751 - Data Visualization for Decision Making
Description:
An introduction to preparing, understanding, and visualizing data for strategic decision making. Projects will promote students demonstrating competencies in 1) applications of appropriate data visualization techniques and tools, 2) presenting data analytics results in visualized formats, such as dashboards, 3) effectively interpreting and communicating data visualization results.
3 cr.
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BUS 752 - Data Mining Methods for Business Leaders
Description:
An introduction to data mining in the context of business leadership. Introduces the basic concepts, principles, methods, implementation techniques, and applications of data mining. Students learn to use various data models and analysis techniques to extract meaning from organizational data. Projects involve reviewing case studies and exploring how data mining methods can be used to improve strategic decision making.
3 cr.
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BUS 760 - Analysis of Economic Conditions for Business in Wisconsin
Description:
A comprehensive review of the Wisconsin economy; includes key industries and current business environment. Application of key economic indicators at national, state, and regional levels in informing business decisions in Wisconsin.
3 cr.
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BUS 770 - Analysis of Economic Development in Wisconsin
Description:
Analyzes and discusses state and municipal economic development programs, including TIF (Tax Incremement Financing) districts, state of Wisconsin economic development programs, venture capital, angel investing, and the performance of Wisconsin and municipalities in economic development.
3 cr.
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BUS 780 - Wisconsin Leadership Seminar
Description:
Offered in partnership with the central Wisconsin business community; SBE Advisory Committee companies and Corporate Partners develop presentations and case studies that demonstrate business leadership in their organizations; oversight by UWSP Leadership faculty.
3 cr.
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BUS 790 - Special Topics in Business Administration
Description:
Subtitle will designate area. May repeat with different subtitles.
3 cr.
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BUS 795 - Graduate Internship in Business Administration
Description:
Supervised training work program in a cooperating agency or business. Credit determined by MBA or intern director and business faculty. May repeat with different experience.
Prerequisites:
MBA or Intern Director Consent
1-9 cr.
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BUS 796 - Graduate Research in Business Administration
Description:
Supervised research program with faculty supervision. Credit determined by MBA or intern director and business faculty. May repeat with different topic or cooperating agency or business.
Prerequisites:
MBA or Intern Director Consent
1-9 cr.
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CHEM 100 - Chemistry for the Citizen
Description:
Selected principles of chemistry. Relationship between chemistry and modern society. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. (See notes 3 and 4 .)
Prerequisites:
MATH 95 , Quantitative Literacy requirement completed, or suitable math placement test score
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ER, NSC; AAS: LS, NW
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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CHEM 101 - Basic Chemistry
Description:
(One semester survey). Introduction to atomic and molecular structure, bonding, stoichiometry, descriptive chemistry of both inorganic and organic compounds, selected topics in environmental and consumer chemistry. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk. (See notes 3 and 4 .)
Prerequisites:
MATH 95 , Quantitative Literacy requirement completed, or suitable math placement test score
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: NSC; AAS: LS, NW
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
5 cr.
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CHEM 105 - Fundamental Chemistry
Description:
(Two semester basic course) Fundamental principles and theories of chemistry, including stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure and bonding, nuclear chemistry, thermodynamics, descriptive chemistry of nonmetals and transition metals, chemical kinetics and equilibria, introduction to organic chemistry. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in MATH 107 or suitable math placement test score. (See notes 3 and 4 ). Recommended: High school chemistry or CHEM 101
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: NSC; AAS: LS, NW
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
5 cr.
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CHEM 106 - Fundamental Chemistry
Description:
Continuation of CHEM 105 . 3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 105 with a grade of C- or better, and completion of MATH 107 or suitable math placement test score. (See note 4 .)
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: NSC; AAS: AAS-QL, LS, NW
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
5 cr.
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CHEM 112 - Foundations of Chemistry
Description:
Through lectures and discussions, this course emphasizes fundamental chemical concepts, chemical nomenclature and problem-solving skills. Does not count for credit for the B.S. in Chemistry or B.S. in Biochemistry.
2 cr.
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