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Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

100- and 200-Level: Lower Division
300- and 400-Level: Upper Division
500-Level and Higher: Graduate

 
 

English
  

  • ENG 396 - Independent Study

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Written permission of the instructor and prior approval by the Committee on Instruction in the English Department at least two weeks prior to the term in which the independent study would begin. Intensive study of a specialized topic growing out of 300-level English course work. Students may count up to four independent study credits toward the major. A student must be in good academic standing to qualify for an independent study. Independent studies cannot be given as substitutes for courses that normally are offered in the curriculum. Contact the English Department for further information.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • ENG 399 - Special Topics in English

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    A Special Topics course in British or American Literature or English-Language Linguistics, to take advantage of special events or faculty expertise in a particular topic not otherwise offered.


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  • ENG 490 - Professional Internship

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor. Interns must have completed all university writing requirements. An internship for course credit provides the English major or minor with an opportunity to apply the analytical, interpretive, and communication skills developed through traditional coursework to a workplace environment. At the same time the student will gain an expanded sense of the professional opportunities available to those with degrees in English.  Students interested in a professional internship should consult with the English Department’s Director of Undergraduate Studies to discuss available internship opportunities.

    Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient


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  • ENG 495 - Senior Seminar

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, English major with senior standing, or permission of instructor, is required for eligibility. Literature studied in the context of significant theoretical questions: an author, genre, or theme considered from a variety of critical perspectives. The seminar may be repeated with change of topic for a total of 6 credit hours.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone


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  • ENG 496H - Honors Research Project

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Honors Program and must have permission from the Instructor and the English Department Chairperson. Intensive independent research project on a specialized topic growing out of a 300-level English course work. The student and the professor must meet for the equivalent of at least one hour per week, and the student must produce a significant final written product: in literary analysis, a research paper of 20 to 25 pages; in creative writing, a minimum of 20 pages of poetry, a complete play, or 30 pages of fiction or creative non-fiction. This course is required of all honors English majors. This project cannot be given as a substitute for courses that normally are offered in the curriculum.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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Environmental Science
  

  • EVS 206 - Introduction to Environmental Science

    [3 credit(s)]
    Environmental science is highly interdisciplinary, integrating concepts and principles of natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. A wide array of environmental issues such as air pollution, soil erosion, climate change, biodiversity loss, food security, sustainable agriculture, clean water, ecosystem sustainability, and energy extraction and consumption will be studied. The role of humans as conservationists and destroyers in nature will be examined and evaluated.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Natural Sciences


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  • EVS 207 - Introduction to Environmental Science Lab

    [1 credit(s)]
    Required co-requisite: EVS 206. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in EVS 206.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Natural Sciences Lab


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  • EVS 300 - Physical Features of Ecosystems

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Declared EVS major or permission of the instructor, Corequisite: EVS 301. Overview of the dynamics of the abiotic factors contributing to ecosystem structure and function. The course will include water resources and flood hazards, environmental hazards, soils, and waste management. It will deal both with natural factors and environments that have been affected by human intervention, as well as conservation of the resources on which society depends.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • EVS 301 - Physical Features of Ecosystems Laboratory

    [1 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: EVS 300. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in EVS 300.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • EVS 302 - Biological Features of Ecosystems

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: BIO 202, or permission of instructor, is a prerequisite; EVS 303 is a corequisite for this course. An introduction to biological features and resources of ecosystems, and their conservation and management.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • EVS 303 - Biological Features of Ecosystems Laboratory

    [1 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: EVS 302. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in EVS 302.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • EVS 322 - Geospatial Concepts & Tools

    [2 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: EVS 323. Principles of concepts and practice in physical and environmental geography, concentrating on the information and tools we use to visualize and analyze the environment. Basic information sources include maps, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery. Analytical tools include direct observation and measurement of these sources, as well as an introduction to the use of geographic information systems and image processing for remote sensing. Intended for majors in biology, and environmental science.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • EVS 323 - Geospatial Concepts & Tools: Practicum

    [2 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: EVS 322. Practicum on concepts and practice in physical and environmental geography, concentrating on the information and tools presented in EVS 322. Hands-on work will deal with maps, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery and will involve open-laboratory work followed by a 1-hour recitation. Intended for majors in biology and environmental science.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • EVS 354 - Environmental Geochemistry

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GEO 100 and CHM 251 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: EVS 355. This course deals with concepts and principles of low-temperature geochemistry and their applications to studies of earth and environmental science processes. Topics include element abundance, geochemical equilibrium, water chemistry, sedimentary geochemistry, stable isotope geochemistry, and radiometric dating or geochronology.


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  • EVS 355 - Environmental Geochemistry Lab

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: GEO 100 and CHM 251 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: EVS 354. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in EVS 354


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  • EVS 380 - Earth System Science for Middle School Teachers

    [3 credit(s)]
    Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle school licensure. Concepts of earth system science relevant to students seeking middle school licensure will be discussed and related to timely issues. No credit towards geology or environmental science major or minor. Prerequisite(s): GEO 100, GEO 101 or permission of the instructor. Co-requisite EVS 381

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • EVS 381 - Earth Science Middle School Teachers Lab

    [1 credit(s)]
    Co-requisite EVS 380. Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle school licensure. Laboratory exercises and inquiry-based activities will coordinate with lectures. No credit towards biology major or minor.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • EVS 390 - Writing in Environmental Science I

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, BIO 200, BIO 202, EVS 300 or EVS 302, and a declared environmental science major. This course is designed to develop the writing and oral presentation skills of students through assigned projects and in-class activities. Students write a conceptual (review or theoretical) paper according to a standard format and learn other methods of presenting scientific results. EVS 390 and BIO 390 are taught together as a single, combined course using the same syllabus.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • EVS 422 - GIS Applications to Field Sciences

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: EVS 323 or permission of instructor. Corequisite EVS 423. Principles of concepts and practice utilizing the application of ArcGIS to field sciences, such as archeology, biology, environmental science, and geology

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • EVS 423 - GIS Application/Field Sciences: Practicum

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GEO or EVS 323 or permission of instructor. Required corequisite: EVS 422 Practicum on the applications of ArcGIS to field sciences, based on the information and tools presented in GEO 422.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • EVS 424 - Introduction to Remote Sensing

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): GEO 323 or permission of instructor. Required corequisite: EVS 425. Introduction to Remote Sensing, concentrating on the information and tools we use to interpret remotely sensed imagery to understand its application to the field sciences.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • EVS 425 - Introduction to Remote Sensing: Practicum

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): EVS or GEO 323 or permission of instructor. Required corequisite: EVS 424. Practicum on concepts and practice in the application of remotely sensed imagery to field sciences, as introduced in EVS 424. It will concentrate on the use of satellite imagery and aerial photography, as well as standardized data sets available from commercial sources and the WorldWide Web. Laboratory is selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in lecture.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • EVS 426 - Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): EVS 422 or EVS 424 or equivalent. Recommended EVS 422 and EVS 424. Required corequisite: EVS 427. Orientation to topics dealing with techniques and problems associated with using remote-sensed data and GIS for analyses in field sciences such as archeology, biology, environmental science, geology, etc. These topics will go beyond those presented in prerequisite courses and will present cutting-edge aspects of geospatial science.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • EVS 427 - Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing: Practicum

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): GEO 422 or GEO 424 or equivalent. Recommended GEO 422 and GEO 424. Required corequisite: EVS 426. Laboratory exercises dealing with the topics presented in EVS 426.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • EVS 444 - Hydrology

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): At least one course at the 300-level or higher in Geology, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences. Corequisite: GEO/EVS 445. The fundamental principles of surface water, vadose zone, watershed, groundwater, chemical and isotope hydrology will be studied. Theories and methods will be examined and applied to investigations of hydrologic processes, including identification and quantification of evaporation, precipitation, infiltration, transpiration, surface and subsurface flows. Laboratory exercises will cover mathematical and computer solutions to equations and real life situations. Some field work will be required.


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  • EVS 450 - Applied Ecology

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: BIO 300 or BIO 302 or BIO 304 or permission of instructor. Our lives have been increasingly touched by questions pertaining to environmental degradation at local, regional, and global scales. Students will examine ways in which ecological principles can be applied to solving some of these crucial environmental problems. Topics include global climate change, sustainability, agroforestry, biodiversity and conservation, invasive species, ecotoxicology, biomonitoring and bioremediation, and restoration ecology.


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  • EVS 454 - Conservation Biology

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: BIO 304. This course will examine the causes and scientific responses to the current worldwide crisis of declining biodiversity. Scientific principles underlying conservation biology are emphasized, but students also will explore the role that culture, societal values, politics, and economics play in conservation issues.

    Semesters Offered: Fall - odd years


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  • EVS 455 - Conservation Biology Laboratory

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: BIO 304. Examination of central principles of conservation biology through field studies and computerized analyses of data for actual endangered and threatened species. This laboratory course provides students with experience in quantification and analysis of biodiversity, environmental monitoring, mathematical modeling, risk assessment, and other methods used in conservation biology, ecology, and natural resource management.

    Semesters Offered: Fall - odd years


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  • EVS 460 - Geomorphology

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GEO/EVS 322 or permission of instructor. Required Corequisite: EVS 461. Study of the surface forms of the earth, with emphasis on erosional or depositional processes in different climates and the forms they produce.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years


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  • EVS 461 - Geomorphology Lab

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. GEO/EVS 322 or permission of instructor. Required Corequisite: EVS 460. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in lecture.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • EVS 470 - Aquatic Ecosystems

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 202, and CHM 261 or equivalent. Corequisite: EVS 471. A study of aquatic ecosystems, including lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. Commonalities and differences between the physical-chemical and biological components of these ecosystems will be discussed. The impacts of human activities on these ecosystems are covered, as well as water quality assessment techniques, pollution control, and regulation. This course includes three required Saturday field trips.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years


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  • EVS 471 - Aquatic Ecosystems Laboratory

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: BIO 200, BIO 202 and CHM 261. Co-requisite: EVS 470. Selected exercises to introduce students to hands-on sampling and analytical techniques used in water quality assessment. This course includes three required Saturday field trips, each equivalent to two classroom laboratory periods.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years


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  • EVS 472 - Introduction to Watersheds of Northeast Ohio

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: GEO 323 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: EVS 473. Introduction to the study of watersheds.


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  • EVS 473 - Introduction to Watersheds of Northeast Ohio Laboratory

    [2 credit(s)]
    Corequisite: EVS 472. Students will examine chemical, biological, and habitat aspects of area streams; study the watersheds of those streams; and carry out limited watershed-modeling exercises designed to help understand the dynamics of watersheds and the streams that drain them.


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  • EVS 490 - Internship in Environmental Science

    [4 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Permission of instructor. Independent study related to work experience for majors in Environmental Sciences. May be repeated for credit for a total of 8 credit hours.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone


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  • EVS 491 - Honors Research

    [1-2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Admission to EVS Honors Program. Supervised research in a faculty member’s laboratory on a project approved by the Honors Program Committee. May be repeated for credit.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Capstone


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  • EVS 492 - Honors Thesis and Defense

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Admission to EVS Honors Program. Written report on honors research project and a public defense of the thesis before a faculty committee.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • EVS 494 - Special Topics in Environmental Science

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Study of a particular topic in environmental science. Topics to be announced in semester course schedule. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours with a change of topic.


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  • EVS 496 - Independent Study in Environmental Science

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Permission of instructor and BGES undergraduate environmental science advisor. Independent study of material of special or timely interest which is not likely to be appropriate for, or covered in, regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours with a change in topic.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone


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  • EVS 497 - Research in Environmental Science

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Permission of instructor and BGES undergraduate environmental science advisor. Undergraduate research carried out by special arrangement. The student may work independently or as an assistant to a faculty investigator. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone


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  • EVS 499 - Exit Evaluation

    [0 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Senior standing. Final exit examination and outcomes assessment evaluation required of all graduating seniors. Graded S/U.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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Film & Media Arts
  

  • FMA 121 - Short Script Analysis

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: COM 221 or FMA 141, Corequisites: FMA 151, 171. Explore the art and craft of analyzing short-form narrative and the basics of screenwriting elements. Through intensive writing, both in and out of class, as well as discussion of plot, character, conflict, dialogue, scenes and structure, students will be provided the critical skills necessary to learn how to differentiate, evaluate, analyze and develop a variety of short-form screenplays.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FMA 151 - Production I

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): COM 221 or FMA 141. Corequisites: FMA 121, 171. Presents a hands-on introduction to video production that must be taken with FMA 171 Postproduction I, and FMA 121 Short Script Analysis. Students work in pairs structuring and shooting original projects outlined or drafted in FMA 121 to be edited in FMA 171 class. Students are responsible for departmental cameras, tripods, microphones and lights while working on projects in and outside of class.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FMA 171 - Postproduction I

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: COM 221 or FMA 141, Corequisites: FMA 151, FMA 121. Introduces the basic concepts and skills of video postproduction with an emphasis on how editing technique delivers and enhances narrative. Students will learn to edit as they critically analyze shot construction, movement, composition, character development, scene tension and change for the films and exercises they conceive in FMA 121 Short Script Analysis, and shoot in FMA 151 Production I.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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Finance
  

  • FIN 201 - Personal Financial Planning

    [3 credit(s)]
    Introduction to concepts in finance (risk, return, liquidity, horizon, inflation, and taxation) applied to personal financial planning; impact of career choice on discretionary income; basic financial planning; investing at low risk vs. aggressive investing; investing in real assets, commodities, and related topics. NOTE: BBA students may take this course only as a free elective.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FIN 350 - Financial Decision Making with Bloomberg

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: ACT 222, ECN 201 and ECN 202. This course will cover the application of financial software and institutional financial data systems. There are two key parts to the course: (1) learning how to use the software; (2) learning about trading in the markets. Knowledge of Bloomberg provides a background in data extraction and analysis for the industry leading data systems. Financial software also includes applications in Excel, modeling software, simulation programs, options analysis, trading models, and other financial software analysis programs. The FTS (Financial Trading System) and the Think or Swim trading platform software provides numerous different opportunities to learn about how markets work by participating in simulation trading and case studies.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • FIN 351 - Introduction To Financial Management

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: ACT 222, ECN 201, ECN 202. A study of the basic tools and concepts of financial management and their application to the areas of financial statement analysis, leverage, short-term and long-term financing, financial forecasting, time value of money, working capital management, investment banking, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, valuation, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, and multinational finance.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FIN 353 - Introduction to Investments

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FIN 351. An introduction to the factors affecting changes in prices of securities and their relation to objectives of personal and institutional investors. The course introduces functions, operations, and workings of various securities markets, stock, bond, option and futures. It covers factors affecting the security prices, risk, and fundamental valuation principles of security prices. Its primary focus is on the understanding of the mechanics and terminology of various security markets, and the risk and fundamental valuation principles of security prices.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FIN 360 - Financial Markets & Institutions

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FIN 351. An analysis of the financial instruments (including derivative securities) of both domestic and international institutions of the money and capital markets; plus the operations of financial intermediaries such as commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and insurance and investment companies.


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  • FIN 362 - Introduction to Corporate Finance

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite(s): FIN 351. This course investigates how companies make investment and financing decisions from the perspective of the corporate manager. It provides a framework for understanding how a corporation’s financing, investment, and dividend policies affect its value. It also provides the tools necessary for analyzing and making these decisions. Specific topics include capital budgeting, valuation, cost of capital determination, capital-structure decisions, dividend policy, short-term finance, mergers and acquisitions, and leasing.


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  • FIN 374 - Entrepreneurial Finance

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair. The course is a survey of topics of special interest to the minor in entrepreneurship. Topics include venture capital, working capital management, financial theory, various forms of venture financing and other topics of a timely nature.


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  • FIN 454 - Advanced Investments

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FIN 353. A more detailed consideration of factors studied in FIN 353, with particular emphasis on comprehensive industry analysis and common stocks, bonds, and options; portfolio theory and the portfolio management process. Course focuses upon detailed qualitative and fundamental valuation models for various financial securities; stocks, bonds, options and futures; and risk-return analysis. Emphasis is on institutional investors such as mutual funds and pension funds, and will include coverage of international investing.


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  • FIN 461 - Bank Management

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FIN 351; must have at least junior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business to be eligible for this course. A study of management of bank funds and the organization and structure of the commercial banking industry. Topics include the management of liquidity, investments, loans, liabilities, and capital; the impact of bank regulatory agencies and the changes in money and capital market conditions on the management of bank funds; evaluation of the performance of bank holding companies; and international banking.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FIN 465 - International Finance/Investmt

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FIN 351. A survey of international trade, foreign exchange markets, balance of payments, exchange rate determination, and official reserves; international corporate finance, capital budgeting, cash management, capital structure, cost of capital, transfer pricing, and tax management; accounting translation, hedging and international banking.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FIN 470 - Introduction to Risk & Insurance

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FIN 351. An examination of risk, methods of handling risk, the insurance mechanism, characteristics of insurance, legal concepts underlying insurance contracts, risk management, captives, types of insurers, and insurance company operations. A variety of insurance products are covered, including homeowners’ insurance, automobile insurance, umbrella coverage, title insurance, workers’ compensation, life insurance, annuities, and health insurance. The emphasis of the course is on property and liability insurance.


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  • FIN 473 - CFA Level I Review

    [2-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: FIN 353 and permission of instructor. Follows Chartered Financial Analyst Institute’s curriculum in preparing students for the CFA Level I examination. Coverage includes: ethics and professional standards; quantitative methods: statistics and time value principles; economics: macro, micro, and global; accounting: financial statement analysis; corporate finance; investment/valuation tools: equity investments, debt investments, derivative & alternative investments; and portfolio management.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • FIN 477 - Real Estate Finance

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: FIN 351. A discussion of major instruments of real estate financing, the mortgage market and key financial institutions, governmental involvement in mortgage markets, credit analysis, the methodologies for appraising residential properties, and other relevant topics. The course will emphasize the use of creative financing tools and their payment patterns by analyzing detailed examples.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FIN 479 - Real Estate Investment

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FIN 351. Analysis of factors that determine the investment returns and value of real estate, versus other alternatives. The curriculum examines decision making from the perspective of institutional, as well as individual investors, and the estimation of risk and return in an individual property and portfolio context. Methodologies for appraising income-producing properties are also analyzed. Review of current research in these areas, the implications of these results, and further directions for study are also discussed.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FIN 480 - Portfolio Practicum

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: FIN 353 and permission of instructor. This is a one-semester ‘hands-on’ course combining academic study with actual investing. As part of the course, students manage a portfolio of stocks called the Student Managed Investment Fund. Students receive a significant amount of training, resources and support in exchange for extraordinary effort. The course is unique in its support from real-world professionals that act as its Advisory Board, providing resources, insights and feedback for students. Working in groups, students analyze all stocks in their assigned sector of the stock market and make buy, sell and hold recommendations to the class. In addition, the class evaluates the historic performance of the fund.


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  • FIN 489 - Financial Derivatives

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FIN 353. This is a course on derivative securities and markets and covers wide range of topics. The study of derivative securities includes contracts such as futures, options, options on futures, and swaps. Topics include, but are not limited to, characteristics of derivative markets, pricing models, trading mechanisms, contract specifications, hedging and speculation, market efficiency, corporate risk management using derivatives, and financial engineering.


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  • FIN 490 - Professional Internship

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: FIN 351, junior standing, permission of chairperson. Requires professional finance work experience in an organizational environment which extends the curriculum and provides meaningful experience related to the student’s area of interest. Term report required.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FIN 491 - Special Problems In Finance

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Approval of department chair and a sponsoring faculty required; must have senior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business to be eligible for this course. A flexible content/structure course to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest and competency. It is an opportunity for independent study, field research, or other special assignments. .

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FIN 493 - Special Topics in Finance

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FIN 351; must have at least junior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business to be eligible for this course. A survey of topics of special interest to finance majors. Possible themes, topics, or issues include working capital management, forecasting, financial engineering, mergers and acquisitions, financial risk management, financial theory and other topics of a timely nature.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FIN 495 - International Field Experience in Finance

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is a specially arranged international field experience for students to gain first-hand understanding and experience of the business environment, financial management, and financial markets of a foreign country. Students will have the opportunity to observe and learn firsthand financial management practice and systems at some major companies and the financial markets and institutions of the country. In addition, students will be exposed to the unique culture and business environment and ethics of the country. Social activities and culture events will be arranged to provide opportunities to experience the culture and have a better understanding of the business and financial systems.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • FIN 499H - Honors Thesis in Finance

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Open to senior honors students; must have senior standing. Requires the honors student to conduct a piece of original research in finance under the supervision of a Finance faculty member. The thesis will be presented orally and submitted as a written report.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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French
  

  • FRN 100 - Practicum In French

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences for non-native speakers in French conducted in the university and in the community. Examples: special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory, participation in a French play, tutorial activity in a basic French course, a study, or service project involving fieldwork in one of the French communities. Projects arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. S/U only.


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  • FRN 101 - French Language Skills I

    [4 credit(s)]
    Development of proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing French.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FRN 102 - French Language Skills II

    [4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: FRN 101 or the equivalent course with C or better or permission of instructor. Development of proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing French.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • FRN 192 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Study of a particular topic in French language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FRN 201 - Intermediate French

    [4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 102 with a C or better, or permission of the instructor. Ongoing development of all four French language skills at an intermediate level with an emphasis on grammar and vocabulary acquisition. Content focuses on high interest topics related to contemporary French and Francophone Culture and literature. 

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • FRN 202 - France/Amerique Conversation

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Completion of FRN 201 with a C or better, or permission of instructor. Intermediate conversation course focusing on the cultural differences between France and the United States.


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  • FRN 203 - Readings in French

    [4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Completion of FRN 201 with a C or better or permission of instructor. An introduction to the study of literary texts that serves as a bridge between the 200-level (intermediate) and 300-level (advanced) courses. Students develop reading skills and strategies to prepare them for upper-division French literature and civilization courses. A number of genres are studied, and students are introduced to basic critical tools of literary analysis including explication de texte. Course may be organized around a theme. Highly recommended for students preparing to enter graduate school where reading proficiency in a second language is required.


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  • FRN 204 - French in the Media

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Completion of FRN 201 with a C or better, or permission of instructor. Intermediate Conversation course focusing on current events using materials drawn from French media sources.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years


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  • FRN 205 - French Conversation through Film

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 201 or permission of instructor. Intermediate-level conversation course focusing on increasing students’ French vocabulary and conversational skills while learning about and discussing French and Francophone culture through the medium of film. 

    Semesters Offered: Spring - even years


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  • FRN 207 - Intermediate Commercial French

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Completion of FRN 102 with a C or better, or permission of instructor. Introduction to the world of business and technology in France. Socio-economic issues that affect business; everyday commercial activities, such as job interviews, on-the-job routines, banking. Continued development of language skills appropriate to the course topic and level.


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  • FRN 210 - Basic Oral Skills

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Completion of FRN 201 with a C or better, or permission of instructor. Practice in listening comprehension; exercises designed to improve fluency, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years


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  • FRN 240 - Field Study

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. The amount of language preparation necessary to participate in any given field experience is to be determined by the department and the instructor. Specially arranged field experience abroad provides intensive exposure to students target countries and languages. May be preceded by a special preparatory course, such as supervised individual or group work-study experience in the target country followed by a period of travel; supervised two- to six-week group travel for students interested in a language- or culture-oriented project in the target country. See semester course schedule. A field study trip to France will be offered periodically. For further information, contact the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Culture. This course may be repeated for credit.

    General Education Category: Speaking Across Curriculum


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  • FRN 292 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 201. Study of a particular topic in French language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic.


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  • FRN 293 - Special Topics in French

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Completion of FRN 102 with a C grade or better. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.


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  • FRN 296 - Independent Study In French

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member who will serve as the project advisor, and the department chairman. Student-initiated supervised projects involving French language or literature. Such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between individual students and instructor; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FRN 300 - Practicum In French

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. Specially arranged projects or supervised experiences for non-native speakers in French conducted in the university and in the community. Examples: special work in the Instructional Media Laboratory, participation in a French play, tutorial activity in a basic French course, a study, or service project involving fieldwork in one of the French communities. Projects arranged between individual students and instructors; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. S/U only.


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  • FRN 301 - Composition and Conversation

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 201 and one additional 200 level class or permission of instructor. This course offers practice in speaking and writing on an advanced level, including grammar review.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • FRN 302 - Grammar and Vocabulary in Context

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 301 , or permission of instructor. Consolidates and expands students lexical and grammatical knowledge of French in subject areas relevant to contemporary France.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years


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  • FRN 303 - France/Amerique Conversation

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 301. Advanced conversation course focusing on the cultural differences between France and the United States.


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  • FRN 304 - French in the Media

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 301. Advanced Conversation course focusing on current events using materials drawn from French media sources.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years


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  • FRN 305 - French Conversation through Film

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 301 or permission of instructor. Advanced-level conversation course focusing on increasing students’ French vocabulary and conversational skills while learning about and discussing French and Francophone culture through the medium of film. 

    Semesters Offered: Spring - even years


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  • FRN 315 - French Phonetics and Diction

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 301 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Description of the French sound system and study of the phonetic alphabet and its usage. Extensive practice in pronunciation in class and in the Instructional Media Laboratory. Required for majors seeking teaching licensure.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years


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  • FRN 316 - Translation and Interpretation

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 301 or the equivalent and sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Introduction to theory and practice of translation from French to English. Workshop approach involving class discussion of students’ work-in-progress. Work required varies according to students’ level of preparation.


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  • FRN 340 - Field Study

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, departmental approval. The amount of language preparation necessary to participate in any given field experience is to be determined by the department and the instructor. Specially arranged field experience abroad provides intensive exposure to students target countries and languages. May be preceded by a special preparatory course, such as supervised individual or group work-study experience in the target country followed by a period of travel; supervised two- to six-week group travel for students interested in a language- or culture-oriented project in the target country. See semester course schedule. A field study trip to France will be offered periodically. For further information, contact the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Culture. This course may be repeated for credit.

    General Education Category: Speaking Across Curriculum


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  • FRN 344 - Foundations of France

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, FRN 301 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor. This course is a study of the social, political, economic and cultural history of France from the Roman Invasion to the reign of Louis XIV. Through a chronological study of distinctive historical periods up to the Grand Siecle, students will trace the foundations of France.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • FRN 345 - Transitions in France

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, FRN 301 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor. This course is a study of the social, political, economic and cultural history of France from the 1750s to the 1930s. Beginning with the origins of the French Revolution leading to the First Republic, focus will be on the major historical and cultural changes that shaped the social and political structures of France today.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • FRN 346 - Modern France from WWII to Today

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: FRN 301 and sophomore standing or permission from the instructor. This course is a study of the social, economic and cultural history of France since WWII. Beginning with the origins and consequences of the Second World War, focus will be on the major social, political, and cultural events that shaped the characteristics, values, and challenges faced by French society today.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • FRN 371 - Literature Survey I

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 301 and sophomore standing. Introductory sequence surveys the major literary movements and genres from the Middle Ages to the Revolution.


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  • FRN 372 - Literature Survey II

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, FRN 301 (FRN 371 or FRN 345 recommended) and sophomore standing. Introductory sequence surveys the major literary movements and genres from the 19th century to the present.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • FRN 375 - Readings in Francophone Literature

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: FRN 301 and sophomore standing. An introduction to literature written in French from Francophone countries outside of France. May be organized as a survey touching on works drawn from a number of French-speaking countries, or around one or two regions such as North Africa and the Caribbean. Texts are situated in their historical context with an emphasis on identity as it relates to language, tradition and the influence and/or rejection of a colonial past. Lectures may be in English if cross-listed with WLC 265. This course may be repeated for credit.


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  • FRN 392 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: FRN 301. Study of a particular topic in French language, literature, or civilization as part of the university’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • FRN 393 - Special Topics in French

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: FRN 301 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.


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  • FRN 396 - Independent Study In French

    [1-6 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member who will serve as the project advisor, and the department chairman. Student-initiated supervised projects involving French language or literature. Such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between individual students and instructor; title of the project will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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