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BIOL 261S - Comparative Physiology at St. Andrews
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: instructor consent. Students study organisms in order to explore the origins and nature of physiological diversity. The course covers the principles of physiological adaptation In a range of animals, including examples from all major taxa and from all habitats.
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BIOL 267 - Bioengineering and Bioinspired Design
ENGN 267 FDR: SC Science, Math, CS Distribution
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PHYS 112. Same as ENGN 267. Interdisciplinary study of the physical principles of animal navigation and sensory mechanisms. This course integrates biology, physics, engineering, and quantitative methods to study how an animal’s physiology is optimized to perform a critical function, as well as how these biological systems inspire new technologies. Topics include: long-distance navigation; locomotion; optical, thermal, and auditory sensing; bioelectricity; biomaterials; and swarm synchronicity. Some examples of questions addressed are: How does a loggerhead turtle navigate during a 9,000 mile open-ocean swim to return to the beach where it was born? How does a blowfly hover and outmaneuver an F-16? How is the mantis shrimp eye guiding the next revolution in DVD technology? This course is intended for students interested in working on problems at the boundary of biology and physics/engineering, and is appropriate for those who have more experience in one field than the other. Lectures, reading and discussion of research literature, and hands-on investigation/field-work, where appropriate.
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BIOL 275 - Food for Thought
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and BIOL 113 This course utilizes problem-based learning to investigate nutrition and metabolism, as well as to the neural and hormonal regulation of feeding behavior. Through the use of primary literature and service-learning experiences, students develop an understanding of the experimental tools used in basic and applied nutritional sciences research. Because nutrition directly relates to many health care and quality-of-life issues at the forefront of modern society, this course also examines popular literature on food-related topics.
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BIOL 280 - Neural Imaging
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 220. This course examines how the architecture of specific types of neurons affect the neuron’s ability to receive, process, and transmit synaptic information. In particular, the course examines how some of the important molecular growth and differentiation cues (e.g., growth factors) can transmit signals important for axon growth and survival of developing and mature neurons. Topics may include neurogenesis, axonal pathfinding, synaptogenesis, and regeneration. Students will conduct original research in the laboratory and acquire skills with various imaging techniques and analytical tools.
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BIOL 282 - Modeling and Simulations in Public Health
FDR: SL Lab Science Distribution
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Where are infections spreading? How many people will be affected? What are some different ways to stop the spread of an epidemic? These are questions that all of us ask during an outbreak or emergency. In a process known as modeling, scientists analyze data using complex mathematical methods to provide answers to these and other questions during an emergency response. Models provide the foresight that can help decision-makers better prepare for the future. In this course you will learn how to develop a simple mathematical models using data. You will learn basic epidemiological concepts, computational data analysis tools and relevant mathematical techniques to integrate existing data into the model and generate relevant predictions. In an open-ended project, you and several of your classmates will develop a model and recommendation about potential public health threat. No prior programming experience required - you will learn to use Python, a popular open-source programming language and Jupyter Notebook data analysis environment, to interactively explore data.
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BIOL 283 - Pregnancy: A KISS in Time?
Credits: 4
No programming experience required; all necessary skills and training are provided as a set of tutorials. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and BIOL 113 Kisspeptin (KISS) is a neuropeptide that controls reproductive maturation and function. Its adequate secretion is essential for correct reproductive function and successful pregnancy. Recent experimental studies have shown that KISS may act as a central integrator for other reproductive hormones and neuropeptides. For example, KISS stimulates release of the hormone prolactin (PRL), which helps to maintain pregnancy and prepare the body for lactation. In this class ,students determine the role that KISS plays in successful pregnancy using computational modeling. Students experience the world of computational modeling in neuroendocrinology by working in teams to investigate and extend an existing model for hormonal interaction between KISS and PRL in pregnancy in rats. The model will be used to generate experimentally tested predictions.
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BIOL 295 - Seminar in Biology
Credits: 1
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Seminar topics vary with instructor and term. Sample topics include: genetics, molecular genetics, virology, evolutionary biology, history of medicine, biology of aging, ecology, cancer, reproductive strategies, neuroendocrinology, microbiology and immunology. These are in-depth studies of restricted topics within the broad areas indicated by the titles, involving critical review of literature, discussion and oral and/or written presentation.
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BIOL 297 - Topics in Biology
Credits: 3-4
Topics vary with instructor and term. Repeatable for credit if topics are different. Prerequisites vary with topic. Intermediate-level biology topics.
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BIOL 310 - Microbiology
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Prerequisite: instructor consent. A broadly based course in the study of microorganisms, specifically: prokaryotic cells, microbial diversity, and the effects of microbes in the world, in society and in the bodies of animals and plants. It concerns the central role of microbiology as a basic biological science that enhances our understanding of the biology of higher organisms.
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BIOL 322 - Conservation Genetics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 220. A study of the central issues of population genetics and their application to species preservation and conservation. Topics include genetic surveys of rare or threatened species; population structure and dispersal; inferring population histories from genetic data; phylogenetics of threatened species’ groups; hybridization between species; the use of genetic data in captive breeding programs and the prosecution of endangered species legislation; and the use of biotechnologies, such as cloning.
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BIOL 325 - Ecological Modeling and Conservation Strategies
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 111, 113, and a MATH course numbered 101 or greater. This course is an intensive introduction to foundational methods in ecological modeling and their application, with emphasis on the dynamics of exploited or threatened populations and developing strategies for effective conservation. Topics include managing harvested populations, population viability analysis, individual based models, and simulation modeling for systems analyses.
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BIOL 330 - Experimental Botany: Global Climate Change
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Lectures focus on the major impacts of global climate change (elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide and elevated temperatures) on plant function (photosynthesis and respiration) and plant communities. Additional topics include global carbon budgets, plant carbon sequestration, and agricultural impacts. Participants review the pertinent primary literature and conduct a term-long laboratory research project.
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BIOL 332 - Plant Functional Ecology
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Additional course fee required, for which the student is responsible after Friday of the 7th week of winter term. The emphasis and location of the study area differs from year to year. Information regarding the specific course topic and field trip schedule is made available in the fall. Through novel research projects in a variety of field settings (e.g., on-campus, Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains, The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem), this field-based laboratory course covers topics which investigate the vital roles that plants play in shaping Earth’s ecosystems. Topics focus on the responses of native plants to environmental stresses, such as global climate change (elevated temperature and carbon dioxide and drought), herbivory, and invasive species. Field and laboratory exercises focus on testing hypotheses through experiments using a variety of species from intact plant communities. A review of the pertinent literature is used to develop and conduct a term research project.
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BIOL 340 - Evolution
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Declared Biology major or BIOL 111 and BIOL 113. An examination of the evidence for evolution and the mechanisms by which evolution occurs.
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BIOL 340S - Evolutionary Biology at St. Andrews
Credits: 3
No more than four credits may be counted toward the major in biology. Taught at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland with final grade assigned by W&L biology faculty. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: instructor consent. An introduction to the theory and processes of evolution, emphasizing the scientific approach to the study of evolutionary phenomena. Topics include the significance of character variation within and between species, basic evolutionary genetics, speciation, evolution in predator-prey systems, evolution of sex, behavioral systems, and human evolution.
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BIOL 350 - Immunology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: either BIOL 215, BIOL 220, or CHEM 341; and senior class standing. A study of the structural and functional aspects of the immune system from the perspective of cellular and developmental biology; the biochemical and structural properties of antibodies and the possible origins of their diversity; and immunopathology.
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BIOL 355 - Microanatomy
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 220. A study of the normal microscopic structure of the mammalian body with emphasis placed on structural and functional correlations. Laboratory work includes the study of prepared tissue and the preparation of tissues for microscopy.
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BIOL 357 - A Walk Through the Ages: Using Artificial Intelligence to Understand the Evolution of Exercise
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOL 187 or CSCI 111. Exercise leaves us healthier and happier, yet many of us struggle to get enough physical activity. Why it is so hard to hit the gym? Our biology and evolutionary past might play a role in our reluctance to undertake physical activity. In this course, students will learn how to quantify the amount of physical activity using wearable exercise trackers. We will collect data on different types of activities in different environments and physiological conditions. Using machine learning tools, we will develop a unique classifier that will predict the environmental/physiological setting based on the data. We will go through the processes of experimental design, data extraction, data preprocessing, data modeling and finally, data interpretation. These aspects of the course will culminate in a course project which will require students to build a model that represents the exercise data gathered.
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BIOL 360 - Experimental Neurophysiology
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 220. An in-depth exploration of the theory and techniques of cellular neurophysiology. Labs utilize extracellular and intracellular recording techniques to explore motor neuron and sensory receptor firing properties and to examine the ionic basis for resting and action potentials and synaptic transmission.
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BIOL 362 - Animal Physiology
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 220 and at least junior class standing. A comparative study of functional processes of animals, primarily vertebrates, and their environmental interactions. Laboratory emphasis is on functional adaptations and the use of physiological instrumentation in measuring functional processes.
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BIOL 365 - Developmental Biology
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 220 and at least junior class standing. An examination of the goals, practices, and accomplishments of contemporary developmental biology. Topics include gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, organogenesis, genetic control of cell differentiation, transgenic procedures, cloning, embryo manipulation, and stem cells. Lectures, discussions of the developmental literature, and electronic media are utilized. Laboratory sessions focus on experimental manipulations of early invertebrate and vertebrate embryos and emphasize student-designed research projects.
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BIOL 385 - Molecular Mechanics of Life
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 220. How do we study complex networks of interactions between molecules in cells? How do we discover what roles different molecular machines play in the development and behavior of cells and animals? How can we identify the ways in which medical illness is caused by the misregulation of biological complexes because of a pathogenic infection or genetic disease? Our approach to answering these questions reflects the same interdisciplinary strategy being used at the forefront of current biomedical research. We consider the ways in which traditional approaches in biochemistry, genetics and cell biology can be merged with new systems-level approaches such as genomics and proteomics, to allow us to probe the underlying molecular mechanics of life. In the classroom, we examine different molecular networks, while readings include selections from the primary literature. The laboratory is based on an investigation of a novel research question, designed and addressed by student participants.
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BIOL 395 - Advanced Topics in Biology
Credits: 3-4
Topics vary with instructor and term. Prerequisites vary with topic. Advanced-level biology topics.
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BIOL 397 - Neuroendocrinology
Credits: 3
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Prerequisite: BIOL 220 and at least junior class standing. The study of the interaction between the nervous system and the endocrine system, with special reference to regulation and communication in the mammal. Topics may include neuroendocrine regulation of development, the role of the adrenal axis in stress, metabolic regulation of reproduction, or biological rhythms.
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BIOL 398 - Selected Topics in Ecology and Evolution
Credits: 3
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Prerequisites vary with topic. Topics include ecology, behavior, evolution, and natural history of selected taxonomic groups.
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BIOL 401 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 1
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credits at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Reading in the primary research literature on a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines available from biology faculty.
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BIOL 402 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 2
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credits at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Reading in the primary research literature on a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines available from biology faculty.
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BIOL 403 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 3
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credits at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Reading in the primary research literature on a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines available from biology faculty.
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BIOL 421 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Consult the department web page or individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credits of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. May be carried out during summer. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines available from biology faculty.
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BIOL 422 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 2
Consult the department web page or individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credits of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. May be carried out during summer. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines available from biology faculty.
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BIOL 423 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3
Consult the department web page or individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credits of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. May be carried out during summer. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines available from biology faculty.
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BIOL 424 - Directed Individual Research
Credits: 4
Consult the department web page or individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credits of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. May be carried out during summer. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines available from biology faculty.
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BIOL 442 - Honors Thesis Proposal
Credits: 2
Taken no later than the winter term of the junior year. No more than six credits at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Writing a proposal for honors thesis research, including a clear statement of the problem being studied, a literature review, and a feasible, detailed plan for the research.
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BIOL 464 - Richmond Term Program
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
This is a faculty-supervised, off-campus experience with various physicians in Richmond, VA. This course does not meet major requirements. Selection through an application process. Additional course fee required, for which the student is responsible after Friday of the 7th week of winter term. This program is for students who have demonstrated an interest in a career in medicine. The Richmond Term Program combines an introductory experience in a medical practice with academic study of Immunology and infectious disease. It exposes the students to the process and problems of medicine through observations, seminars, and discussions.
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BIOL 492 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 2
A total of six credits is required. No more than six credits at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Laboratory and/or field research resulting in an honors thesis.
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BIOL 493 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 3
A total of six credits is required. No more than six credits at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Laboratory and/or field research resulting in an honors thesis.
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BIOL 494 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 4
A total of six credits is required. No more than six credits at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Laboratory and/or field research resulting in an honors thesis.
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BIOL 495 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Honors candidacy, instructor consent, and BIOL 442. Laboratory and/or field research resulting in an honors thesis. A total of six credits is required. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major.
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BIOL 496 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 6
A total of six credits is required. No more than six credits at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Laboratory and/or field research resulting in an honors thesis.
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BUS 125 - The Business of Contemporary Art
ARTH 125 FDR: HA Fine Arts Distribution
Credits: 4
Additional course fee. Same as ARTH 125. This course combines finance, tax policy, marketing, economics, and art history to provide a ‘nuts-and-bolts’ view of how the contemporary art world operates. Appropriate for business students with an interest in contemporary art as well as museum studies and art history majors who wish to gain an understanding of business concepts in the art world, the course serves as preparation for students who may anticipate acquiring art for personal or business investment/use, serving on a museum board, pursuing employment in the art world, or advising high wealth clients on business matters related to art. Each topic begins with an overview of general principles before reviewing applications to the art world. For example, discussion of charitable giving covers the general tax rules of charitable deductions before discussing the specific rules related to art and museums.
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BUS 135 - Amateurism and the NCAA: A For-Profit Enterprise in a Not-For-Profit Environment
Credits: 3
A discussion of the primary regulatory body of college sports, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and its effectiveness as a governance mechanism. Over the course of the term, we examine the following: 1) history and structure of the NCAA; 2) interactions between Division I men’s basketball and football, specifically, as revenue-generating sports and the non-profit institutions within which they operate; 3) present and past legal challenges that threaten to alter–or have altered–the relationship between the NCAA and member colleges; 4) externalities that manifest as a result of the influence of athletic departments on certain university campuses; and, 5) educational, physical/mental health, and financial prospects for athletes, regardless of their transition to the professional ranks.
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BUS 160 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Business
Credits: 3
Not open to BSADM or ACCT majors. Not open to students who have previously taken BUS 195A: Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship. An interdisciplinary introduction for students who are interested in entrepreneurship and in perhaps someday starting, owning or running their own businesses, or pursuing an entrepreneurial career inside of others’ organizations. Although entrepreneurship is a creative process, it also requires specific skills, knowledge, and tools to enhance the probability of success. This course helps students explore all aspects of developing ideas for new business ventures, including nonprofits or social entrepreneurship, including starting on the actual process of pursuing ideas and working with others in small teams. Through this lens of entrepreneurship, students receive an introduction to all of the primary aspects of business.
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BUS 180 - FS: First-Year Seminar
Credits: 3-4
Prerequisite: first-year student class standing. Topics vary by subject and term.
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BUS 191 - International Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: first-year class standing. Do corporations have an obligation to manage their social impact in addition to maximizing sales, profits and stock price? What happens when these objectives are in conflict with each other? This course explores the relative roles of businesses, not-for-profits, government, and individual citizens in managing social and environmental impact. Student spend significant time exploring case studies and interacting with senior management of various companies. Recent examples include Carlsberg, Dr. Pepper-Snapple Group, Dunkin’ Brands, Norden, Novo Nordisk, Pandora, Proctor & Gamble, Starbucks, and Unilever. The course culminates with two weeks in Copenhagen visiting numerous Danish companies and developing a group research project on a topic chosen by the students. The time abroad also includes cultural excursions to places such as Frederiksborg Castle and Tivoli, dinners with Danish families, a harbor/canal tour, and a closing dinner featuring New Nordic cuisine.
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BUS 195 - Selected Topics in Business Administration
Credits: 3-4
Topics vary from year to year and are announced prior to registration. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Prerequisite varies with topic. Topical coverage of areas in management, based on the interests of the instructor and students.
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BUS 197 - Washington and Lee Student Consulting
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Students must participate in a competitive application process in order to participate. Prerequisite: instructor consent. This co-curricular student organization provides pro bono consulting services to businesses and not-for-profits. Experiential learning draws from business fields, such as marketing, finance, accounting, e-commerce, database management, business strategy, and human resources. In addition to working on various projects, students gain experience managing the organization.
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BUS 198 - Entrepreneurship Field Consulting Experience
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory only. Students must participate in a competitive application process in order to participate. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: instructor consent. This co-curricular student organization provides pro bono consulting services to entrepreneurial businesses and entrepreneurial not-for-profits. Experiential learning draws from business fields, such as marketing, finance, accounting, e-commerce, database management, business strategy and human resources. Students gain real world experience through writing business plans, marketing plans, and strategic plans for real-world ventures.
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BUS 199 - Real Estate Society
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Students must participate in a competitive application process in order to participate. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: instructor consent. This co-curricular student organization seeks to develop an enhanced understanding of real estate development and investment. The group hosts guest speakers, conducts and publishes market research, and acts as pro bono consultants to external constituents.
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BUS 202 - Fundamentals of Business Analytics
Credits: 3
Business analytics allows for the conversion of raw data into actionable real-world insights. We’ll build a foundation of knowledge in the fundamentals of statistics and data science using business data to formulate key metrics. We’ll use a programming language to summarize and visualize data, interpret patterns, infer population parameters, explore relationships among variables, and make forecasts. No prior programming experience is expected.
BUS 202 will count towards the statistics requirement of both the business administration and accounting majors (currently also satisfied by INTR 202, ECON 202, MATH 118, etc.). It will also count towards the statistics requirement of the Data Science minor. As is the case with INTR 202, etc., BUS 202 serves as a pre- or co-requisite for FIN 221. Due to contact overlap, students may take only one of the following courses for degree credit: BUS 202, INTR 202, ECON 202, MATH 118. Students who have already taken CBSC 250 should not take any of these other courses.
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BUS 211 - Marketing Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: ECON 100, 180, or ECON 180A, or both ECON 101 and 102; ACCT 100; and at least junior class standing. An exploration of strategic marketing. The focus of the course is on the analysis of a firm’s current marketing strengths and weaknesses and the development of a strategic plan to capitalize on key opportunities. Topics include environmental analysis, market segmentation, targeting and positioning, and management of the marketing mix. Throughout the course, significant attention is devoted to international issues, the interrelationships between marketing and other disciplines, and the role of ethically and socially responsible marketing.
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BUS 217 - Management and Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
Preference to BSADM, ACCT, JMCB or JMCS majors OR ENTR minors during first round of registration. No sophomore registrations until the winter. Prerequisite: at least junior class standing. A study of management in modern organizations. This course examines the factors which influence individual, group, and firm behavior in the context of the workplace. Topics covered include individual differences, motivation, leadership, business ethics, group behavior, decision making, and organizational design and change.
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BUS 301 - Seminar in Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3-4
Prerequisites may vary by topic. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Offered from time to time when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
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BUS 302 - Seminar in Finance
Credits: 3-4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BUS 221 and at least junior standing. Preference to BSADM and ACCT majors during the first round of registration. Offered from time to time when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
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BUS 303 - Seminar in Marketing
Credits: 3-4
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Preference to BSADM and ACCT majors during the first round of registration. Prerequisite: BUS 221 and at least junior class standing. Offered from time to time when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
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BUS 304 - Seminar in Management
Credits: 3-4
Topics vary by term. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Prerequisite varies with topic. Preference to BSADM majors during the first round of registration. Prerequisite: at least sophomore class standing. Advanced business topics.
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BUS 305 - Seminar in International Business
Credits: 3-4
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Preference to BSADM or JMCB majors during the first round of registration. Offered from time to time when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
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BUS 306 - Seminar in Management Information Systems
Credits: 3-4
Topics vary by term and instructor. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Prerequisite vary with topics. Preference to BSADM or JMCB majors during the first round of registration. Topics vary by term and instructor. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
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BUS 307 - Special Topics in Real Estate Development
Credits: 4
Prerequisite courses vary depending on topic. Prerequisite: ACCT 201. This course exposes students to issues related to commercial real estate development. Class lectures/discussions are supplemented with real-world case studies and site visits in an effort to provide students with practical knowledge in addition to theory and evidence. The focus of the course may change from term to term, so students should examine the syllabus for a given term carefully to better understand the course material. Potential topics include sustainability, international development, rebuilding cities through rehabilitation, or others.
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BUS 308 - Special Topics in Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
This course is a special topics course related to entrepreneurship. The topics vary by term and instructor. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Winter 2022, BUS 308-01: Special Topics in Entrepreneurship: Arts, Entertainment and Entrepreneurship (3).
This class focuses on the interconnection between business strategy and the creative economy. How do entertainment companies run? How does an artistic venture cut through a noisy market? In this course, students will redefine existing business strategies and establish new practices in the creative economy; identify emerging trends, communicate ideas, build communities, and define new markets; and analyze how digital distribution methods have altered the arts and entertainment fields. Case studies and client projects will look at how creative industries can capitalize on digital early adoption and underserved revenue streams. We will end by looking at how Gen Z disrupts current economic models in entertainment. Coulter.
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BUS 314 - Introduction to Data Science for Business
Credits: 3
Not open to students with credit for BUS 316. Students looking for a more advanced business course in data analytics should register for BUS 316. No prerequisite or prior coursework assumed in statistics or programming. Prerequisite: Open to Business Administration majors and Data Science minors. This course covers organizational concerns related to data science such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive algorithms, Big Data, cloud computing, security and privacy, and the digitization of products and processes. Through readings, students develop a strong conceptual understanding of concepts prior to developing technical proficiency in some of them. Students learn SQL and the Exploratory UI (user interface) for R to quickly access capabilities including data wrangling and machine learning without programming. Assignments focus on how organizations can improve decision making and create new business opportunities using Data Science.
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BUS 315 - Database Management for Business
Credits: 3
No prior programming or application development experience is assumed. Preference to BSADM majors during first round of registration. Prerequisite: at least junior class standing. An introduction to the theories, concepts, features, and capabilities of database management systems in a business environment. This course provides a greater understanding of how to design, develop and access database-driven business applications and emphasizes the use of database-management systems in real-world business settings and how this technology can be applied effectively to solve business problems. In this project-oriented course, students acquire the skills to document, design, create, test, and access a fully functional Oracle business database application.
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BUS 316 - Business Analytics
Credits: 3
Not open to students with credit for BUS 306: Data Management and Analysis for Business from Fall 2017 or Fall 2018. Preference to BSADM majors and DS / DSBA minors during the first round of registration. An examination of how business analytics help management make sound business decisions. Analysis of data is becoming a vital component of business decision-making. The course consists of three modules: 1) how to communicate and present data in business reports and presentations; 2) how to extract data from relational databases using MySQL and Structured Query Language (SQL) and to prepare data for analysis; and 3) data analytics – the process of data wrangling, data visualization, discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful insights and patterns in data. Students learn to use industry-standard, data analysis software, though no previous programming experience is required.
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BUS 317 - Data Mining for Business Analytics
Credits: 3
A prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of an R tidyverse centric data analytics course. Preference to BSADM majors or DS, DSBA, ENTR minors during initial registration. Prerequisite: either BIOL 185, BUS 316, or CBSC 240; and at least junior class standing. Data mining is the science of discovering structure and making predictions in large, complex data sets. In the era of e-commerce and information economy, enormous amounts of data are generated daily from business transactions, networked sensors, social networking activities, website traffic, GPS systems, etc. Data-driven decision-making has become essential across a wide variety of functional areas in businesses such as targeted advertising, market segmentation, personalized recommendation, supplier/customer relationship management, product design, credit scoring, fraud detection and workforce management. This course serves as an introduction to Data Mining for students interested in Business Analytics. Students will learn about many commonly-used methods for predictive and descriptive analytics tasks. They will also learn to assess the methods’ predictive and practical utility.
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BUS 321 - Multimedia Design and Development
Credits: 3
Preference to BSADM majors during first round of registration. Prerequisite: INTR 201 and at least junior class standing. This course is an introduction to the study and creation of multimedia content primarily used in business. Students explore the steps used to plan and create multimedia content that effectively targets and delivers business information. This is a hands-on, project-oriented course with emphasis on the design and creation of media elements such as interactive web, graphic, audio, and video content. The course focuses on using WordPress development using Headway Themes with emphasis on Cascading Style Sheets, Adobe Photoshop, Reaper, and Final Cut Pro X as the foundation for creating online multimedia content.
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BUS 332 - Cross-Cultural Leadership
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BUS 217 and at least sophomore class standing. The increased interdependence of global markets brings disparate cultures together in ways that were unimaginable to previous generations. The differences that are inherent to diverging cultures produce tension for business leaders and global citizens. But these same differences provide leaders the chance to draw on collective creative forces to enact changes that open up new and exciting opportunities. This course explores how leaders deal with these challenges and opportunities by drawing on research from a wide range of academic disciplines including management, psychology, anthropology, sociology, and political science. Students wrestle with a broad set of perspectives addressing cultural values and how these values impact the way in which leaders operate. In turn, embedded in this course is a leadership development component, in which you will emerge with a better understanding of your own capacities and opportunities as an emerging leader.
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BUS 333 - Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Future of Work
Credits: 3
From automation to machine learning and AI to people analytics, new technologies are rapidly transforming when, where, and how people work. In this course, we’ll explore what these changes mean—not just for individuals attempting to navigate their careers, but for society. The class draws on the latest real-world perspectives from fields like business, psychology, sociology, economics, philosophy, and computer science, as well as fictional sources that shed light on the possible implications of today’s technologies for the future of work.
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BUS 335 - Managing Uncertainty
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BUS 217 Uncertainty abounds. Will AI usher in an era of peace and prosperity or will we be servants to our robot overlords? Given human biases, can one even make a rational decision? In this interdisciplinary class, drawing on the psychology that underpins decision sciences, we will explore how to more effectively plan for and make sense of a fast-changing business, financial, technological and political landscape.
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BUS 345 - Business Ethics
Credits: 3
Preference to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors OR ENTR minors during first round of registration. Prerequisite: at least junior class standing. An examination of the moral and ethical issues associated with management policy and executive decisions. The course examines the basic approaches to moral reasoning, macro-moral issues concerning the justice of economic systems, and micro-moral issues, such as the following: conflict of interest, whistle blowing, discrimination in employment, product safety, environment, and advertising.
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BUS 348 - Foundations in Business Law
Credits: 3
Preference to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors OR ENTR minors during the first round of registration. Students may not take both this course and BUS 346. Prerequisite: at least junior class standing. An introduction to the law governing the relations between individuals and businesses in commerce, with a focus on exploring issues faced by both established businesses as well as innovation-driven startups. Topics are selected from the law governing business torts, contracts, products liability, intellectual property, employment law, and government regulation of business. Additional selected topics may be chosen in accordance with the interest of course participants. Assignments apply legal theories and legal ethics to actual business disputes and hypothetical situations.
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BUS 349 - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution in a Business Environment
Credits: 3
Preference to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors, or LJS minors, during first round of registration. Prerequisite: at least sophomore class standing. This course is designed to give students the abilities to negotiate successfully in a commercial environment and to create business solutions when a problem or dispute arises. Lectures, written materials, group projects, video, and role-play are utilized to explore the various theories of negotiation and types of dispute resolution, and to equip students with practical skills for forming and preserving business relationships and resolving business disputes as they occur.
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BUS 361 - Foundations of Business Communications
Credits: 3
This course prepares students to be effective communicators in a business environment. We
will apply theory to the practical challenges of both intraorganizational (e.g., memos, internal
reports, project proposals) and external (e.g., request for proposals, client reports) forms of
communications. Topics will also include effective deck design, data visualization, project
management, creating messages for diverse audiences, and connecting with stakeholders
across cultures.
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BUS 365 - Modern Professional Presentations: Design and Delivery
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3
Preference to BSADM majors and ENTR minors during first round of registration. Prerequisite: at least sophomore class standing. This course offers students the theories, skills, strategies, and tactics to become an effective oral communicator in a modern professional setting. The course focuses on the critical development and engaged delivery of information and ideas in various professional communication situations including live presentations and interviews. Proper design and deployment of slide-deck presentations and print materials is a vital part of developing competencies in these oral-communication situations. The course also emphasizes the importance of competencies in digital oratory through development and delivery of effective video communication. A hallmark of this course is significant individualized feedback from the professor and classroom peers.
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BUS 370 - Integrated Marketing Communications
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: instructor consent. Nature and contributions of the elements of marketing communications (e.g., advertising, sales promotions, the Web) in creating brand equity and stimulating demand. A project-oriented course with an emphasis on the strategic application of concepts resulting in an integrated communication plan for products and/or services. Course has a complementary lab component to teach technical skills and reinforce concepts via practicum.
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BUS 371 - Creative Strategic Planning
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
May be taken twice for degree credit. Preference to BSADM or JMCB majors during first round of registration. Prerequisite: at least sophomore class standing. Strategic planning (also called account or brand planning) is a philosophy of consumer research that fully incorporates the consumer in strategic developments. The course includes the types of qualitative techniques traditionally associated with social sciences (e.g., anthropology, sociology and psychology) in order to arrive at a brand (or other) strategy. The students must think creatively, independently, and interdependently as they apply the variety of research techniques, develop the strategic recommendations and present and defend both the research and recommendations. In addition to research techniques, students receive an orientation in relevant software (video editing, photo manipulation) and learn effective and persuasive presentation skills. The course is project-based, and the course culminates in the opportunity to present their work to the client (usually an advertising/marketing professional) for whom they’ve been working the course of the term.
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BUS 372 - Leadership in Creative Industries
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: instructor consent. This course is designed to provide selected students (5-6) who have already taken BUS 370: Integrated Marketing Communication (“AdClass”) with insight and practice in leadership in an applied creative environment as well as increased mastery in a particular field related to advertising. Students in BUS 372 will serve as the leaders (“advisors”) to students (“teammates”) enrolled in the BUS 370, guiding the project from the initial case study to final communication plan as contained in a submitted plans book and presentation.
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BUS 376 - Design Thinking
Credits: 3
Open to both majors and non-majors. Prerequisite: instructor consent. This course focuses on how to use design thinking to analyze problems and opportunities. The course is rooted in human-centered and ethical design considerations. The content draws heavily from creative writing, studio art, psychology, theater, and branding to help students engage in empathetic design solutions. The course follows the design thinking process developed by IDEO and follows through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
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BUS 377 - Marketing Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BUS 211 This course focuses on how to use a variety of marketing research tools to collect and analyze data, and report results to clients. Collection covers secondary data, surveys, and experiments. Analytical tools primarily will focus on linear regression, logistic regression, and MANOVA/ANOVA.
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BUS 381 - Social Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: at least sophomore class standing. Social entrepreneurship is an approach to creating system-level change though the application of entrepreneurial thinking and problem solving to social ventures, non-profit organizations, government institutions, and non-governmental organizations to create economic, environmental, and social value for multiple stakeholders. The purpose of this class is to (a) introduce students to the strategic thinking that forms the foundation of successful entrepreneurial ventures, (b) engage students in the application of these strategic tools and frameworks through case analyses and discussion, and (c) to encourage students to change the world in a meaningful way by thinking about a social venture of their own.
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BUS 383 - The Business of Tech
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: at least sophomore class standing. This course explores the unique processes through which invention becomes innovation. The emphasis of the course is on introducing students to the conceptual models and frameworks used to analyze and develop business strategies in technology-focused businesses. The class uses a combination of interactive lectures, case analyses and Harvard Business Review-style readings. Cases and readings are mainly based on strategic (not technical) issues, and thus a technical background is not required for a fruitful experience in the course. This is not a course in new product development but intended rather to help students gain an appreciation for the complexities of the innovation process.
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BUS 388 - Building a Business from Scratch
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3
A case-based course with a heavy emphasis on applying the lessons learned to build a real business from scratch. Students analyze historical startup companies in an effort to understand the conditions and efforts that lead to success. Simultaneous to the case study discussions and analysis, students assume different roles within the management team of a real start-up company.
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BUS 390 - Supervised Study Abroad
Credits: 4
Emphasis changes from year to year. Prerequisites as specified by the instructor and approval of the International Education Committee. Prerequisite: instructor consent. These upper-level courses cover topics of current interest in business administration for which international travel provides a unique opportunity for enhancing understanding.
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BUS 391 - Corporate Social Responsibility Practicum
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
May be taken twice for degree credit if the topics are significantly different. Prerequisite: instructor consent. The course provides students an opportunity to explore corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability challenges from within an organization. The course is taught in Denmark, regarded as one of the most progressive economies in terms of CSR implementation. Initial reading, discussion, and research in the winter term prepare students to be matched with a Danish organization grappling with a CSR issue. Students work in small groups (four students) in a consultative capacity with a sponsoring Danish organization’s decision makers. Students also participate in larger group discussions of issues confronted during the practicum and reflect on their experiences in both a personal journal and group blog. Sponsoring organizations include both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and the nature of the issues varies from sponsor to sponsor.
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BUS 392 - Layered Berlin: German Culture and the Social Market Economy
GERM 392
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: instructor consent. Same as GERM 392. A four-week course taught abroad that offers students a true immersion in German language, culture, and business environment. In order to give students a complete understanding of contemporary Germany, we integrate a literary-historical analysis of the country’s rich history from 1848 to the present day with an introduction to German social and economic system that focuses on stakeholder-centric business and sustainability principles. Through an exciting mix of literary fiction, historical readings and cases, film screenings, along with corporate and cultural site visits, students gain an understanding of the interdependence between big C” Culture and business culture.”
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BUS 393 - Doing Business in India
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: instructor consent. In the past few decades, fueled by economic liberalization, emerging economies such as India are trying to economically and technologically catch-up with developed countries. One of the key means to catch-up is through innovation. In this course, we will understand how India is trying to transition from imitation-based business to greater levels of innovation. But, before we try to examine this transition, we will first develop greater understanding of India’s history, culture, political economy and business environment. During this study abroad, students will get to visit historical sites in India and interact with local Indian firms as well as subsidiaries of foreign multinational companies (MNC) located in India.
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BUS 397 - Entrepreneurship Minor Capstone
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of 6 credits of Entrepreneurship electives and 6 credit of Business electives designated for the minor. This capstone course, specifically for Entrepreneurship Minors, is designed to expose students to a strategic perspective on business challenges in the context of entrepreneurial firms. Integrating concepts and analytical tools from functional disciplines (e.g., finance, marketing, accounting) in the diagnosis, analysis, and resolution of complex business situations, students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to excel in new ventures or in today’s increasingly entrepreneurial corporate environments. Among other activities, students learn from case studies, class discussions, and working together to develop and present a business plan. Students also have the opportunity to explore their own business startup ideas through writing a comprehensive business plan. Students participating in this course must participate in W&L’s Business Plan Competition.
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BUS 398 - Strategic Management
Credits: 3
Limited to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors. Not open to students who have taken or are currently enrolled in ACCT 398. Prerequisite: BUS 211, BUS 221, and senior class standing. A capstone course designed to expose students to a strategic perspective on global issues that impact the firm. Integrative in that it draws on concepts from functional disciplines (e.g., finance, marketing, accounting) in the diagnosis, analysis, and resolution of complex business situations. Practical problem-solving skills are emphasized. Case analysis and/or computer simulation are used extensively in oral presentations and written cases.
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BUS 399 - Entrepreneurship
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3
Limited to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors and ENTR minors. Not open to students who have taken or are currently enrolled in ACCT 398. Prerequisite: BUS 211, BUS 221, and senior class standing. A capstone course designed to expose students to a strategic perspective on business challenges in the context of entrepreneurial firms. Integrating concepts and analytical tools from functional disciplines (e.g., finance, marketing, accounting) in the diagnosis, analysis, and resolution of complex business situations, this seminar helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to excel in either new ventures or in today’s increasingly entrepreneurial corporate environments. Among other activities, students learn from case studies, class discussions, and working together to develop and present a business plan.
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BUS 401 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 1
Credits may not be used toward the major requirements in business administration. Prerequisites vary with topic. Prerequisite: instructor consent. The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest.
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BUS 402 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 2
Credits may not be used toward the major requirements in business administration. Prerequisite: instructor consent. The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest.
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BUS 403 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 3
Credits may not be used toward the major requirements in business administration. Prerequisite: instructor consent. The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest.
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BUS 406 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor. The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest.
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BUS 421 - Directed Research in Business Administration
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Prerequisite: instructor consent. This course allows students to independently examine a current research issue in the broad field of business administration. Students will work directly with a faculty member on a current research project and will assume responsibility in one or more major components of the research program, such as: data collection and analysis; literature review and theory development; writing and dissemination of research findings as appropriate.
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BUS 422 - Directed Research in Business Administration
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 2
May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Prerequisite: instructor consent. This course allows students to independently examine a current research issue in the broad field of business administration. Students will work directly with a faculty member on a current research project and will assume responsibility in one or more major components of the research program, such as: data collection and analysis; literature review and theory development; writing and dissemination of research findings as appropriate.
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BUS 423 - Directed Research in Business Administration
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Instructor consent required. This course allows students to independently examine a current research issue in the broad field of business administration. Students will work directly with a faculty member on a current research project and will assume responsibility in one or more major components of the research program, such as: data collection and analysis; literature review and theory development; writing and dissemination of research findings as appropriate. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
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BUS 493 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Business Administration major honors candidate and program of study GPA of 3.500 or greater. Honors Thesis.
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CPD 451 - Career and Professional Development Summer Internship
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. May be repeated for degree credit, but a maximum of 3 CPD internship credits toward the university limit of 9 credits may be applied toward degree requirements. Students may only register for one CPD internship per summer. Prerequisite: instructor consent. An opportunity to engage in professional development though an external, on-site summer internship placement. Requires at least 140 work hours over no fewer than four weeks.
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CPD 461 - Career and Professional Development Internship
Credits: 1
Graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. May be repeated for degree credit with a maximum of 3 CPD internship credits toward the university limit of 9 internship credits toward degree requirements. Students may only register for one CPD internship per term. Prerequisite: instructor consent. This course provides students an opportunity to engage in professional development through an external internship placement during the academic year.
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CHEM 100 - Modern Descriptive Chemistry
FDR: SL Lab Science Distribution
Credits: 4
Designed for non-science students fulfilling general education requirements or desiring a science elective. Laboratory course with fee. An elementary study of the structure and reactions of molecules. Laboratory work illustrates some fundamental procedures in chemistry.
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CHEM 106 - Disorder and Chaos
FDR: SL Lab Science Distribution
Credits: 4
Laboratory course. Additional course fee. An interdisciplinary introduction to the concepts underlying nonlinear dynamics and fractal geometry emphasizing the theories of chaos and complexity. Students study mathematical and computer modeling of physical and social systems and interpret the results of these models using graphical methods and written descriptions. Methods and concepts from calculus are demonstrated but no mathematics beyond high-school algebra is assumed. The laboratory component consists of a series of projects from diverse areas of the natural sciences, including pendulum motion, oscillating chemical reactions, and natural growth patterns.
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CHEM 109 - General Chemistry
FDR: SC
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Instructor consent. A foundational course for those pursuing upper-level chemistry and biochemistry. Fundamental vocabulary, concepts, and principles that appear throughout the chemistry and biochemistry curriculum are introduced. Topics include basic chemistry calculations, quantum mechanics in chemistry, molecular structure, chemical thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics This course is equivalent to the lecture portion of Chem 110.
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