2018-2019 Catalog

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Undergraduate Courses

000 to 499 subdivided as follows:

000 to 099 designate courses which normally are not counted towards a student’s baccalaureate.
100 to 299 designate Lower Division courses. This category is further subdivided as follows:
100 to 199 designate undergraduate Lower Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at a freshman or sophomore level. Such courses generally do not require any prerequisite course work for fully matriculated students.
200 to 299 designate undergraduate Lower Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at sophomore level. Courses in this category require specific or general prerequisites which are usually completed at the freshman level.
300 to 499 designate Upper Division courses. This category of courses is further subdivided as follows:
300 to 399 designate undergraduate Upper Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at a junior or senior level. These courses presume specific or general prerequisite course work at the Lower Division level.
400 to 499 designate undergraduate Upper Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at the senior level. Courses in this category have prerequisites which students have usually completed at the junior level.

Graduate Courses

500 to 899 subdivided as follows:

500 to 599 designate courses offered at the graduate level which prepare students for a graduate degree program or designate professional teacher-training courses.
600 to 699 designate courses at the master’s and credential level.
700 to 799 designate courses at the doctoral level.
800 to 899 designate courses at the School of Law.
5000 to 6999 designate courses at the MBA level.

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Biology
	BIOL 616 - Biology of Marine Mammals Lab Unit(s): 1 Corequisite: BIOL-615 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 619 - Ecology Unit(s): 4 The principles of the structure and function of ecosystems and types of data/analyses utilized in order to study, e.g., energy flow, biogeochemical cycling, and population dynamics. Four hours lecture each week. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 620 - Molecular Biology Unit(s): 4 Advanced study of the molecular basis of cell function, with an emphasis on the unifying principles and approaches that define the field of molecular biology. Four hours lecture each week. Offered intermittently. College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 628 - Invertebrate Zoology Unit(s): 3 A comparative survey of invertebrate animals focusing on the evolution of morphological diversity and behavior. Emphasis will be on invertebrate taxa occupying habitats in the San Francisco Bay region. Corequisite BIOL 629. Restricted to graduate students. Corequisite: BIOL-629 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 629 - Invertebrate Zoology Lab Unit(s): 1 One laboratory or field trip each week to observe and experiment on living invertebrates. This class may require Saturday field trips. Corequisite BIOL 628. Restricted to graduate students. Corequisite: BIOL-628 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 631 - Herpetology Unit(s): 3 A study of the reptiles and amphibians of North America, with an emphasis placed on northern California species. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 632 - Herpetology Lab Unit(s): 1 One laboratory session or field trip each week to observe and experiment on reptiles and amphibians. Some weekend field trips may be required. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 633 - Endocrinology Unit(s): 3 A study of basic endocrine function, hormonal mechanisms, endocrine disorders, and contemporary issues in endocrinology. Four hours of lecture each week. Offered every Spring. Corequisite: BIOL-634 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 634 - Endocrinology Laboratory Unit(s): 1 Corequisite: BIOL - 633. One laboratory session each week. Corequisite: BIOL-633 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 641 - Medical Microbiology Unit(s): 3 Corequisite: BIOL - 642. An introduction to microbiology and survey of microbial pathogens, mechanisms of pathogenicity, and host responses. The emphasis is on microbes that cause disease in humans. Three hours of lecture each week. Offered every Spring. Corequisite: BIOL-642 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 642 - Medical Microbiology Lab Unit(s): 1 Corequisite: BIOL - 641. One laboratory session each week. Corequisite: BIOL-641 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 643 - Immunology Unit(s): 3 Corequisite: BIOL - 644. Introduction to humoral and cell-mediated immunity in health and disease, with a focus on cellular and molecular immunology and immunochemistry. Three hours lecture each week. Offered every Fall. Corequisite: BIOL-644 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 644 - Immunology Laboratory Unit(s): 1 Corequisite: BIOL - 643. Principles of immunological techniques. A survey of those techniques used widely in diagnostics and research. One laboratory session each week. Corequisite: BIOL-643 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 645 - Virology Unit(s): 4 Structure, replication, and genetics of viruses with emphasis on viruses that infect vertebrates and dynamics of host-virus interactions. Four hours lecture each week. Offered intermittently. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 648 - Advanced Human Physiology Unit(s): 3 Survey of the function of the tissues, organs and organ systems in the human, with an emphasis on the mechanisms involved. Three hours lecture each week. Offered Spring. Corequisite: BIOL-649 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 649 - Adv Human Physiology Lab Unit(s): 1 One laboratory section each week. Offered Spring. Corequisite: BIOL 648. Corequisite: BIOL-648 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 655 - Developmental Biology Unit(s): 3 Corequisite: BIOL-656 College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 656 - Developmental Biology Lab Unit(s): 1 Corequisite: BIOL-655 College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 662 - Histology Unit(s): 4 A study of the microscopic anatomy of the cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. Laboratory exercises illustrate and examine the topics covered in lecture. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory session each week. Corequisite: BIOL-663 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 668 - Neurobiology Unit(s): 4 A study of basic neural function, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, disorders of the nervous system, and contemporary issues in neurobiology. Four hours lecture each week. Offered intermittently. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 670 - Biology of Cancer Unit(s): 4 An introduction to cancer biology, including molecular mechanisms for cancer initiation and progression, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and contemporary issues related to cancer. Four hours lecture each week. Offered every Spring. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 679 - Conservation Biology Unit(s): 4 A study of conservation biology, examining ecological methods for monitoring and maintaining biodiversity on the planet. Three hours lecture. Offered every Spring. College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 680 - Special Topics Unit(s): 2 to 4 Exploration of one or more selected topics in the field. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 680L - Special Topics Lab Unit(s): 0 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 685 - Molecular Gen & Biotechnology Unit(s): 3 Corequisite: BIOL - 686. Recombinant DNA techniques; methods of nucleic acid isolation and characterization. Two hours lecture each week. Offered every Spring. Corequisite: BIOL-686 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 686 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology Labs Unit(s): 1 Corequisite: BIOL - 685. Two laboratory sessions each week. Corequisite: BIOL-685 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 689 - Adv Res Meth in Biotech Lab Unit(s): 2 College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 695 - Directed Reading Unit(s): 1 to 4 Offered every semester. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 697 - Writing and Research Methods Unit(s): 1 This course will provide new graduate students joining the MS program at USF an opportunity to gain valuable skills in the methodologies of scientific research and the presentation of independent research. Students will develop writing and presentation skills through the preparation of a research proposal and group presentations. Students and the instructor will meet weekly to discuss readings, presentation strategies, and research preparation. Assessment will occur via oral discussions, interpretation of data/figures, written abstracts and a formal research proposal that will be submitted to the NSF graduate research fellowship program. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 698 - Research in Biology Unit(s): 1 to 4 Offered every semester. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BIOL 699 - Thesis Writing Unit(s): 1 to 4 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
Biotechnology
	BTEC 490 - SpTop:UG Seminar- Microbiology Unit(s): 1 Exploration of one or more selected topics in the field. College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 600 - Grad Sem: Molecular Biology Unit(s): 1 Seminar series with invited biology speakers including many prominent scientists and leaders working at biotechnology companies. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 601 - Career Preparation Seminar Unit(s): 1 Preparation for internships and jobs in biotechnology. Focus will be on how to manage the internship search and how to secure an internship position. Resume writing skills and interview skills will also be covered. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 610 - Global & US Regulatory Affairs Unit(s): 2 Studies US and global regulatory requirements in the biopharmaceutical and biomedical device sectors. Primary focus is on Pre-Clinical development thru Phase IV clinical trials and FDA filing/approval, identifying comparable actions in the EU/Japan, and other significant global markets. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 611 - Legal-Social-Ethical Biotech Unit(s): 2 Studies the ethical, social and legal impact of biotech, both in the US and globally. Includes HIPAA, GINA, the developed vs. developing world, Supreme Court decisions, national/global intellectual property, the orientation of organized religions, and the potential impact of synthetic biology. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of Study restricted to Biotechnology Major College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 612 - Local-National-Global Biotech Unit(s): 2 Studies the global biotechnology industry, the US biotech landscape, and the impact of the San Francisco Bay Area - the largest biocluster - both nationally and globally. Focuses on the nature of biobusiness and significant bioclusters, while featuring lectures from local biotech professionals. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of study restricted to Biotechnology Major College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 620 - Molecular Biology Unit(s): 4 Detailed analysis of steps that make up the central dogma of molecular biology, including DNA replication, RNA transcription, protein translation, and the regulation of gene expression. Learn about important molecular biology tools and techniques and analyze the molecular biology causes of human diseases. Emphasis on reading and analyzing the current primary scientific literature. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 622 - Human Physiology Unit(s): 4 Survey of the function of tissues, organs and organ systems to better understand human disease addressable by biotechnology. Emphasis on understanding physiological concepts and literature relevant to clinical studies and early developmental research of pharmaceuticals. Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of Study restricted to Biotechnology Major College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 685 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology Unit(s): 2 Discussion and practice of current molecular biology techniques including recombinant DNA technology, mammalian tissue culture manipulation, and cell line characterization. Corequisite: BTEC-686 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 686 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology Lab Unit(s): 2 Laboratory accompanying BTEC 685. Corequisite: BTEC-685 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 688 - Adv. Research Meth in Biotech Unit(s): 2 Advanced biotechnology laboratory-intensive course that uses a project-based approach to learning and incorporates an independent research component. Designed to prepare students for careers in research and biotechnology. Prerequisite: concurrent BTEC 685 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent BTEC 686 with a minimum grade of C Corequisite: BTEC-689 College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 689 - Adv Res Meth in Biotech Lab Unit(s): 2 Laboratory accompanying BTEC 688. Corequisite: BTEC-688 Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 697 - Internship in Biotechnology Unit(s): 4 Professional experience through an internship in the biotechnology industry. A minimum of 320 hours for the semester must be completed by the student at an approved biotechnology-related venue. College of Arts and Sciences
	BTEC 698 - Directed Study Unit(s): 1 to 4 Students working directly with a faculty member in conjunction with an industry/academic research lab facility, examine current research topics in biotechnology. May conduct research at a company or research lab facility off-campus. College of Arts and Sciences
Business
	BUS 100 - Launch into Business Unit(s): 2 BUS100 and Bus100 Honors are recommended and not required. This course fulfills USF’s Core CD - Cultural Diversity Requirement.This course will introduce the major fields of study for business at USF. Student will be exposed to many of the core principles that will set the foundation for their business degrees. Students will also gain an understanding of various industry and career options. Topics include: ethics and diversity, accounting, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, globalization, teamwork, presentation skills and professionalism in the work place. Prerequisite: concurrent RHET 110 or concurrent RHET 110N or concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 130 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120 Restriction: Class restricted to Freshman and Sophomore School of Management
	BUS 101 - Get your Career in Gear Unit(s): 1 This course provides a career preparation experience for all businessmajors in SOM. The course offers a range of practical hands-on activitiesand tutorials to help students identify a career path and/or major. Studentswill create professional profiles including resume, LinkedIn, and Handshake. Prerequisite: RHET 110 or RHET 110N or concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 130 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120 Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman School of Management
	BUS 181 - Prof Development in Hospitalit Unit(s): 2 This course is designed for Hospitality Management majors/minors to prepare students to successfully complete the professional industry experience(s) required for graduation. The focus of this course is career preparation and will assist students in seeking and securing meaningful employment within the hospitality industry. Students will learn how to prepare effective application materials, including a professional resume; develop the ability to effectively seek and evaluate potential employment opportunities; and improve interviewing skills. Prerequisite: (concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120) Restriction: SOM-HMGT Course Materials Fee - 50 School of Management
	BUS 188 - Intro to the Hp Ind & Prof Dev Unit(s): 4 This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the broad scope of the hospitality industry, while previewing career options within this global industry. Students will be introduced to key hospitality management strategies and concepts critical to the success of a hospitality enterprise. Students will also complete a number of learning activities to assist them in seeking and securing meaningful employment within the hospitality industry, preparing Hospitality Management majors/minors to complete the professional industry expxerience(s) required for graduation. Prerequisite: concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120 Restriction: SOM-HMGT Course Materials Fee - 50; Field of Study restricted to Hospitality Management Major, Hospitality Management Minor School of Management
	BUS 198 - Independent Study: Internship Unit(s): 1 By special permission. School of Management
	BUS 199 - Directed Study Unit(s): 1 to 4 Course Description: This course is designed specifically for students who speak Mandarin and wish to learn the fundamentals of Excel 2013 as it is used for common business applications. A translator will be present in the room at all times while the class meets, translating all lectures, questions, and answers. Extensive use of the Lynda.com tutorials will be used, accessible by all USF students.Primary Learning Goal:1. To attain proficiency in the use of Excel 2013 spreadsheet technology for managing common analytical problems all businesses face.Secondary Learning Goals: At the end of this course, students should be knowledgeable regarding the following:1. Elements of the Excel screen and basic navigation2. Principles of worksheet structure3. Introductory and advanced formulas and functions4. Formatting in depth5. Charting in depth6. Pivot Tables in depth7. Cleaning data8. Power Shortcuts9. Interaction with other Office 2013 software School of Management
	BUS 201 - Principles of Financial Acct Unit(s): 4 Preparation of financial statements, use of financial information for investment-related decisions. Accounting for cash, receivables and payables, inventory, plant assets, intangibles, liabilities, debt, and owners’ equity. Analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite: concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120 School of Management
	BUS 202 - Principles of Managerial Acct Unit(s): 4 Preparation and use of accounting information for management decision making. Internal accounting systems and procedures. Managerial accounting reports: budgets, profit performance reports, costing systems, control reports, analytical reports. Prerequisite: BUS 201 and concurrent MATH 106 and (concurrent ECON 102 or concurrent ECON 112) Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman School of Management
	BUS 204 - Quantitative Business Analysis Unit(s): 4 Data analysis and modeling using spreadsheet software to support management decision making, including: simple and multiple regression models; forecasting; business simulation models; decision analysis; and optimization models for resource allocation. Windows Office 365 with most recent updates required. Prerequisite: MATH 106 and (concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120) Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman and Senior School of Management
	BUS 205 - Applied Business Technology Unit(s): 2 Applied Business Technology is designed to give students an understanding of how software works by writing code and interacting with complex software systems. Students will develop basic proficiency in programming, using an enterprise application system, and web page construction and maintenance. This will provide “software literacy” in the modern business world, a foundation for elective courses in multiple departments, deliver skills for students to use in summer internships, and provide the basis for lifelong learning of software in business. Prerequisite: concurrent BUS 204 or concurrent BUS 294 School of Management
	BUS 283 - Intro to Hospitality Industry Unit(s): 2 This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the broad scope of the hospitality industry, while previewing career options within this global industry. Students will be introduced to key hospitality management strategies and concepts critical to the success of a hospitality enterprise. Prerequisite: concurrent RHET 120 or concurrent RHET 126 or concurrent RHET 131 or concurrent RHET 195 or concurrent RHET 203 or concurrent RHET 205 or concurrent RHET 206 or concurrent RHET 208 or concurrent RHET 212 or concurrent RHET 214 or concurrent RHET 216 or concurrent RHET 250 or concurrent RHET 295 or concurrent RHET 304 or concurrent RHET 310 or concurrent RHET 320 or concurrent RHET 321 or concurrent RHET 323 or concurrent SII 120 School of Management
	BUS 285 - Prof Industry Experience I Unit(s): 1 This course is designed to guide students in the completion of a meaningful entry-level professional hospitality industry experience, which is completed outside of the classroom for approximately 400-hours, through which they will gain valuable exposure to the rewards and challenges of working in this dynamic industry. Students will learn how to effectively search for and select an appropriate professional opportunity, while also exploring potential career paths. Most importantly, students will gain practical, hands-on experiences, which will allow them to not only better understand how a hospitality organization functions as a business enterprise, but to also understand the perspective of the associates that these future industry leaders may one day supervise. Prerequisite: BUS 202 School of Management
	BUS 294 - Honors: Quant Bus Analysis Unit(s): 4 Data analysis and modeling using spreadsheet software to support management decision making, including: simple and multiple regression models; forecasting; business simulation models; decision analysis; and optimization models for resource allocation. Windows Office 365 with most recent updates required. Prerequisite: MATH 106 and (RHET 120 or RHET 126 or RHET 131 or RHET 195 or RHET 203 or RHET 205 or RHET 206 or RHET 208 or RHET 212 or RHET 214 or RHET 216 or RHET 250 or RHET 295 or RHET 304 or RHET 310 or RHET 320 or RHET 321 or RHET 323 or SII 120) Restriction: Course Student Attribute Restricted to Honors (Business); Class restricted to Sophomore and Junior School of Management
	BUS 300 - Special Topic Unit(s): 2 or 4 Restriction: Course Student Attribute Restricted to McGrath Scholars Program School of Management
	BUS 301 - Business Law Unit(s): 4 An introduction to law and the legal system as it affects organizational structures and managerial decision-making in both the business and non-profit sectors. Topics include legal processes, constitutional law, business crimes and torts, property and contracts. Prerequisite: RHET 120 or RHET 126 or RHET 131 or RHET 195 or RHET 203 or RHET 205 or RHET 206 or RHET 208 or RHET 212 or RHET 214 or RHET 216 or RHET 250 or RHET 295 or RHET 304 or RHET 310 or RHET 320 or RHET 321 or RHET 323 or SII 120 Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman and Sophomore School of Management
	BUS 302 - Marketing Principles Unit(s): 4 This course examines the role of marketing in society and in the organization. It focuses on consumer behavior and the marketing mix product, price, promotion and distribution, and frame lectures. It emphasizes identifying and meeting consumer needs, developing effective marketing strategies and understanding how to apply these strategies in different situations. Throughout the class students address factors that are shaping today’s marketing landscape, including technological disruption, globalization and the contest for innovation and social impact. Prerequisite: RHET 120 or RHET 126 or RHET 131 or RHET 195 or RHET 203 or RHET 205 or RHET 206 or RHET 208 or RHET 212 or RHET 214 or RHET 216 or RHET 250 or RHET 295 or RHET 304 or RHET 310 or RHET 320 or RHET 321 or RHET 323 or SII 120 Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman; Field of Study restricted to Advertising, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behav.& Ldrship, Undeclared Business Major, Advertising, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, General Business Minor School of Management
	BUS 304 - Mgmt & Organizational Dynamics Unit(s): 4 Covers the theory and practice of management and organizational dynamics with emphasis on meeting the challenges of a changing work place environment. Topics include: the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling and the study of personal and group behavior in organizations. Course themes are: diversity in the work place, globalization, ethics and social responsiveness, changing technology and effective management of these challenges. Prerequisite: RHET 120 or RHET 126 or RHET 131 or RHET 195 or RHET 203 or RHET 205 or RHET 206 or RHET 208 or RHET 212 or RHET 214 or RHET 216 or RHET 250 or RHET 295 or RHET 304 or RHET 310 or RHET 320 or RHET 321 or RHET 323 or SII 120 Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman; Field of Study restricted to Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behav.& Ldrship, Undeclared Business Major, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, General Business Minor School of Management
	BUS 305 - Principles of Finance Unit(s): 4 This is an introductory course in finance. Core topics covered will include the time value of money, the relationship between risk and return, the financial environment, financial statements, stock and bond valuation, and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: (ECON 101 or ECON 111) and (ECON 102 or ECON 112) and MATH 106 and BUS 201 Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman School of Management
	BUS 308 - Systems in Organizations Unit(s): 4 A study of production systems in organizations. Integration of human, technical, and information systems as parts of the process of the creation and distribution of goods and services. Supply chain management, process design, project management, quality control, information and work force management. Prerequisite: BUS 202 and (BUS 204 or BUS 294) Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman School of Management
	BUS 311 - Advanced Business Law Unit(s): 4 A continuation of analysis of the cases and statutes that affect the business enterprise. Topics include agency, partnerships, corporations, securities, commercial transactions, franchises, international business transactions, professional liability, and the law of wills, trusts and estates. Prerequisite: BUS 301 or BUS 491 Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 313 - Employment Law for Managers Unit(s): 4 This course provides a managerial perspective on legal aspects of employment relationships not subject to collective bargaining agreements. The emphasis is upon the managerial implications of legal standards that set the boundaries for the employment relationship. Topics include employment discrimination by race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status and disability, employment at-will, wrongful termination, and pre-employment recruitment, screening and selection. Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 314 - Personal Law Unit(s): 4 A practical and applied course, designed to cover a wide variety of legal topics pertinent to everyday life. Topics include small claims, personal injury, consumer law, criminal law, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant law, copyright and patent law, and malpractice. Objectives include familiarizing students with the laws and court system so that they can function more effectively in their chosen professions and become more informed and legally wise citizens. Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 319 - Entrepreneurial Law Unit(s): 4 ‘Elective for Entrepreneurship majorElective for Marketing majorThis course is designed to help students develop the managerial capability of legal astuteness. It requires a set of value-laden attitudes, a proactive approach, the exercise of informed judgment, context-specific knowledge of the law, and the appropriate application of legal tools. The legal dimensions of business should not be treated as an after-thought or ad- on to the business strategy development process. Unfortunately, managers who lack the ability to integrate law into the development of strategy and of action plans can place the firm at a competitive disadvantage and imperil its economic viability. You will learn how to recognize and deal with such situations, which will result in positive business results for the company and for you personally.’ Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior; College restricted to College of Arts and Sciences and School of Management School of Management
	BUS 320 - Intermediate Accounting I Unit(s): 4 Theory and practice underlying income measurement and the determination of financial position of business entities. Principles of accounting applicable to working capital, plant assets and current liabilities. Prerequisite: BUS 201 and BUS 202 School of Management
	BUS 321 - Intermediate Accounting II Unit(s): 4 Theory and practice underlying income measurement and the determination of financial position of business entities. Principles of accounting applicable to long-term liabilities, stockholders’ equity, cash flows and reporting issues. Prerequisite: BUS 320 Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 322 - Cost Accounting Unit(s): 4 The study of product cost flows, accounting for labor, materials and overhead; job-order and process cost accounting; the budgeting process, and standard cost accounting. Prerequisite: BUS 201 and BUS 202 School of Management
	BUS 323 - Federal Taxation I Unit(s): 2 Detailed study of the Federal income tax law and regulations, tax implications of business transactions, tax planning, and the preparation of income tax returns. Prerequisite: BUS 201 and BUS 202 Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 327 - Internal Audit Unit(s): 2 This course is designed to introduce students to the internal audit profession and the internal audit process. Topics that will be covered include: the definition of internal auditing, the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPPF), risk, governance and control issues, conducting internal audit engagements, and more.Prerequisites: BUS 320 Learning Objectives:1. Understand the definition of internal auditing and the purpose of internal auditing.2. Understand the use of IPPPF and be able to apply it in a variety of situations.3. Understand and be apply to apply the internal audit process during an engagement as well as write a report on the outcome.4. Understand the various organizational governance systems, the selected business applications such as enterprise risk management (ERM), internal control identification, design and evaluation.5. Understand how ethics and fraud issues reflect on an organization. Prerequisite: BUS 320 School of Management
	BUS 328 - Accounting Ethics Unit(s): 4 Study of the major frameworks for analyzing ethical dilemmas and of the professional values and standards underlying the accounting profession. Theoretical knowledge and practical application to identify ethical issues and methods for incorporation of ethical reasoning into accounting decision-making. Role of accounting ethics in development of financial statements and cultivation of ethical skills to enable practicing accounting as thoughtful and moral people. Prerequisite: BUS 320 School of Management
	BUS 329 - Accounting Info Systems Unit(s): 2 The analysis and design of accounting systems with an emphasis on internal controls. Includes lab work in financial accounting systems applications, pro forma financial planning spreadsheet models, and data base applications in a microcomputer/mainframe environment. Prerequisite: BUS 201 and BUS 202 Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 330 - Investment Analysis Unit(s): 4 The determinants of investment decisions for institutional as well as individual investors are analyzed and different assets such as money market accounts, bonds, and common stocks are evaluated. Multi-asset portfolio management: selection of securities, monitoring and performance represents a significant portion of this course. Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495 Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 331 - Intermediate Corporate Finance Unit(s): 4 Primary emphasis is placed on developing problem solving and critical thinking skills through the case-study method. Topics include working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend policy, and capital structure. Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495 Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 332 - Financial Inst & Markets Unit(s): 4 Examines the nature and regulatory structure of key financial institutions and markets. Principal focus is on US financial institutions, including commercial and investment banks, venture capital firms, insurance companies, pension plans and mutual funds. Course explores the global nature of debt and equity markets, financial derivative instruments and markets, and the regulatory role of government, including the central bank. Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495 Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 333 - Financial Statement Analysis Unit(s): 4 Analysis of financial statements, and how this information is used to support loan applications, public offering prospectuses, industry analysis, and market analysis. Special emphasis is placed on valuation, forecasting, financial leverage, profitability analysis, and working capital topics. Case studies are used to illustrate key concepts and applications Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495 Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 340 - Data Visualization Unit(s): 2 This course is an introduction to the principles and techniques for data visualization which is graphical depictions of data that can improve comprehension, communication, and decision making. This course will focus on teaching how combining existing and new sources of data with advanced analytics can power new business opportunities. Students will learn techniques, with a how‐to guide that shows them how to leverage big data to drive business value. Prerequisite: BUS 204 or BUS 294 School of Management
	BUS 341 - Business Analytics Consulting Unit(s): 2 This course is designed to help students develop and sharpen the skills which are the primary building blocks of a successful career in analytical business consulting, namely (1) analysis, (2) presentation, and (3) teamwork. This class will develop rigorous skills in each of these areas through discussion of the principles underlying best practices and feedback in a series of applied exercises and cases that will prepare them to obtain and to succeed in analytical business consulting contracts. Prerequisite: BUS 204 or BUS 294 School of Management
	BUS 342 - Human Resource Mgmt. Unit(s): 4 Underscores that an organization’ critical source of competitive advantage stems from having an effective human resource system for obtaining, mobilizing, and managing the organization’s human resources. One’s knowledge and understanding of human resource management issues helps one succeed as an employee, a top manager, a business owner, or an HR professional. This course provides a systematic understanding of HRM though the study of the environment of HRM, legal issues, key HRM functions (e.g., staffing, training, performance management, and compensation and benefits) and characteristics of an effective HRM system (e.g., strategic alignment of HRM functions, high performance work system). Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494 Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 343 - Digital Media in Business Unit(s): 2 Digital Media in Business is about making and sharing digital media to help understand technology that impacts businesses today. The student will be introduced to digital media that affects marketing, branding, and the corporate image. Expected topics include: digital media using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, flickr, blogs, Google maps, online video, Yelp, Google docs, and Wikipedia. Readings and discussions about digital media theory and how it affects businesses will accompany the production of media. A digital semester project is expected. School of Management
	BUS 344 - Professional Power and Influen Unit(s): 4 Summarizes foundational literature on the construct of power, examines sources of power and explores the psychosocial underpinnings of behaviors associated with power’s effective use. An understanding of power and influence can be a pivotal asset in the career of any professional, including organizational members, managers and leaders. Students engage in extensive experiential learning to develop skill in analyzing power structures, communicating effectively, and using tactics appropriately. Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494 School of Management
	BUS 345 - Global Virtual Project Teams Unit(s): 4 Prepares students for and immerses them in a global virtual team project. The course is structured in two distinct phases. The first phase focuses on the academic foundations of teams, project management, and cross-cultural challenges. Topics include developing swift trust and shared understanding in the formation of a geographically dispersed team; shared leadership in global, cross-cultural contexts; and testing out technology platforms for best practices in synchronous and asynchronous communications. The second phase consists of a skill-based practicum in which students form virtual teams with peers from another country and develop a deliverable with an emphasis on the practices that make working in a global, virtual context most effective. Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494 School of Management
	BUS 346 - ST: BAIS Unit(s): 2 Study of selected business analytics and information system topics. Subject matter will vary with instructor. Offered intermittently. Prerequisite: (BUS 204 or BUS 294) School of Management
	BUS 347 - Negotiation & Critical Convers Unit(s): 4 Introduces the theory and processes of negotiation and dispute resolution as practiced in a variety of organizational settings. This is a highly interactive course premised on the idea that becoming skilled at dealing with high stakes exchanges is best achieved through hands-on experiences and practice. These experiences are combined with presentations, class discussion and reflection, readings and assignments to enhance the overall learning in the course. Students should expect to engage in several role-play simulations or exercises each session. The simulations are designed to illustrate points in the readings and lectures. Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494 School of Management
	BUS 348 - Managerial Decision Making Unit(s): 4 Trains students how to think through uncertainty in a systematic way, as well as how intuition will be variously helpful across situations. In this course students learn how probability and microeconomic models of choice and preference outline the determination of what the “best” or “most rational” decision is in different contexts (normative decision making). Students learn the psychology involved in pushing humans away from optimal decision making (descriptive decision making). Students discuss and develop strategies aimed at making more optimal decisions (prescriptive decision making). Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494 School of Management
	BUS 349 - Creativity, Innovation & Appli Unit(s): 4 E&I Major and Minor Elective - This course explores creativity, innovation, and design in business and professional life through lectures and discussions, group and individual activities and exercises, readings, case studies, guest speakers, field trips and written and oral assignments. Successfully completing the course means that students will become familiar with and successfully use techniques to enhance creativity and problem-solving activities as individuals and as members of teams in-depth the creative framework and process underlying the invention/innovation of a specific, successful product (or service) of interest to the student and share insights gained with the class. Prerequisite: RHET 120 or RHET 126 or RHET 131 or RHET 195 or RHET 203 or RHET 205 or RHET 206 or RHET 208 or RHET 212 or RHET 214 or RHET 216 or RHET 250 or RHET 295 or RHET 304 or RHET 310 or RHET 320 or RHET 321 or RHET 323 or SII 120 Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman School of Management
	BUS 350 - International Business Unit(s): 4 The economic, political, and legal environment of international business and how firms must adapt their strategies and operations as they internationalize. Emphasis is on the financial, production, and marketing challenges of multinational firms Prerequisite: (BUS 302 or BUS 492) and (BUS 304 or BUS 494) Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 352 - Doing Business with China Unit(s): 4 Over the past decades, China has experienced the greatest economic boom in history and has surpassed Japan as the world’s second largest economy. China presents the most exciting business opportunities and the biggest economic challenges in the 21st century. China is now America’s fastest growing export market. This “new” market of 1.3 billion people-coupled with the meteoric rise of China’s new middle class-holds enormous potential for America’s manufacturers and service Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 359 - Spec Topic: Intern’l Business Unit(s): 4 The specific title and content of this course varies from semester to semester and section to section. Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 360 - Marketing Research Unit(s): 4 Introduction to the role of marketing research in various marketing decisions. Topics include identification of information needed, research designs, methods of data collection, interpretation of findings, evaluation of research and the relationship of research to marketing concerns and actions. Prerequisite: MATH 106 and (BUS 204 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 294 with a minimum grade of D) and (BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D) Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 361 - Integrated Marketing Comm Unit(s): 4 This course examines the entire promotion mix (that is, advertising, PR, sales promotion, personal selling, direct & online marketing) with an emphasis on integrated marketing communications as a tool of business. Integrated marketing communications involves an intensive investigation of the underlying ideas, principles, and concepts that may be used to inform customers of the availability and attributes of a company’s products and services. Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 362 - Multicultural Marketing Unit(s): 4 Culture provides a lens through which consumers understand themselves, others, and the world in which they live. Multicultural consumers of African American, Asian American, and Hispanic American cultural backgrounds currently comprise more than one-third of the United States population and represent immense buying power. Additionally, generational and LGBT consumer segments also impact the consumer marketplace. As a result, marketers in the United States today are increasingly challenged to understand how culture impacts consumer behavior and then translate these cultural insights into a culturally-relevant marketing strategy. In this course, students will learn to apply marketing principles to the rapidly growing multicultural consumer segments in the United States through relevant products and services, targeted positioning strategies, and effective promotional tactics. Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior; Level Restricted to Undergraduate School of Management
	BUS 363 - Consumer Behavior Unit(s): 4 This course offers a balanced coverage of consumer behavior, including psychological, social and managerial implications. Specifically, the course rests on three foundations: (1) applying consumer behavior concepts in real life situations, (2) understanding and applying existing theory and data relevant to consumer behavior from psychology, economics and other social sciences, and (3) gathering data with important consumer behavior research techniques (for example, use of experimental methods). Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior; Field of Study restricted to Advertising, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behav.& Ldrship, Undeclared Business Major, Advertising, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management, General Business Minor School of Management
	BUS 364 - Services Marketing Unit(s): 4 In this class, you will be exposed to a new way of thinking about marketing. Services are different from traditional product marketing. We will discuss how they are different, why they are different, and what strategies result from these distinctions. We will cover why people are essential to service success, why expectations are important to service consumers, how the physical environment influences service delivery, and how service firms should recover from failure. You will also learn how quality is evaluated in service firms, and what role loyalty has on the bottom line. In essence, we will look at marketing through a different lens. Prerequisite: BUS 302 or BUS 492 Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior School of Management
	BUS 365 - Digital Marketing Unit(s): 4 The nature of e-commerce and practice of digital marketing is constantly evolving. The implications of these changes on the field of marketing are profound. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the digital elements of marketing. Topic areas include: buyer behavior online, website design, SEO, marketing analytics, social media, advertising and online branding. At the same time, this course adopts a practitioner oriented approach, whereby students are introduced to and given the opportunity to utilize some of the tools necessary to succeed in today’s exciting e-commerce environment. Prerequisite: BUS 302 School of Management
	BUS 366 - Entertainment Marketing Unit(s): 4 The course examines entertainment consumption and marketing implications. The continuing fragmentation of the audience in the digital age poses significant challenges to entertainment marketers. We will look at the relationship between content and marketing, including a review of several entertainment marketing successes and failures. Our exploration will include online and broadcast entertainment and news, radio, motion pictures, and music. Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D School of Management
	BUS 367 - Marketing for Social Change Unit(s): 4 This course examines the development and application of social marketing to address some of society’s most vexing problems. Social marketing is a discipline that involves (a) influencing behaviors, (b) utilizing a systematic planning process that applies marketing principles and techniques, (c) focusing on priority target audience segments, and (d) delivering a positive benefit for society. Students in this course examine the application of marketing processes for addressing social issues relating to health, environment, well-being and community. Using multi-level theories of change, research, case studies and projects, students consider the most effective ways to influence target market behavior to create positive outcomes. Students will apply marketing concepts such as segmentation, positioning, branding, and the marketing mix. This course is ideal for students interested in designing and managing marketing programs that aim for social impact. Prerequisite: BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman and Sophomore School of Management

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Course Descriptions

Undergraduate Courses

Graduate Courses

BIOL 616 - Biology of Marine Mammals Lab

BIOL 619 - Ecology

BIOL 620 - Molecular Biology

BIOL 628 - Invertebrate Zoology

BIOL 629 - Invertebrate Zoology Lab

BIOL 631 - Herpetology

BIOL 632 - Herpetology Lab

BIOL 633 - Endocrinology

BIOL 634 - Endocrinology Laboratory

BIOL 641 - Medical Microbiology

BIOL 642 - Medical Microbiology Lab

BIOL 643 - Immunology

BIOL 644 - Immunology Laboratory

BIOL 645 - Virology

BIOL 648 - Advanced Human Physiology

BIOL 649 - Adv Human Physiology Lab

BIOL 655 - Developmental Biology

BIOL 656 - Developmental Biology Lab

BIOL 662 - Histology

BIOL 668 - Neurobiology

BIOL 670 - Biology of Cancer

BIOL 679 - Conservation Biology

BIOL 680 - Special Topics

BIOL 680L - Special Topics Lab

BIOL 685 - Molecular Gen & Biotechnology

BIOL 686 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology Labs

BIOL 689 - Adv Res Meth in Biotech Lab

BIOL 695 - Directed Reading

BIOL 697 - Writing and Research Methods

BIOL 698 - Research in Biology

BIOL 699 - Thesis Writing

BTEC 490 - SpTop:UG Seminar- Microbiology

BTEC 600 - Grad Sem: Molecular Biology

BTEC 601 - Career Preparation Seminar

BTEC 610 - Global & US Regulatory Affairs

BTEC 611 - Legal-Social-Ethical Biotech

BTEC 612 - Local-National-Global Biotech

BTEC 620 - Molecular Biology

BTEC 622 - Human Physiology

BTEC 685 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology

BTEC 686 - Mol Gen & Biotechnology Lab

BTEC 688 - Adv. Research Meth in Biotech

BTEC 689 - Adv Res Meth in Biotech Lab

BTEC 697 - Internship in Biotechnology

BTEC 698 - Directed Study

BUS 100 - Launch into Business

BUS 101 - Get your Career in Gear

BUS 181 - Prof Development in Hospitalit

BUS 188 - Intro to the Hp Ind & Prof Dev

BUS 198 - Independent Study: Internship

BUS 199 - Directed Study

BUS 201 - Principles of Financial Acct

BUS 202 - Principles of Managerial Acct

BUS 204 - Quantitative Business Analysis

BUS 205 - Applied Business Technology

BUS 283 - Intro to Hospitality Industry

BUS 285 - Prof Industry Experience I

BUS 294 - Honors: Quant Bus Analysis

BUS 300 - Special Topic

BUS 301 - Business Law

BUS 302 - Marketing Principles

BUS 304 - Mgmt & Organizational Dynamics

BUS 305 - Principles of Finance

BUS 308 - Systems in Organizations

BUS 311 - Advanced Business Law

BUS 313 - Employment Law for Managers

BUS 314 - Personal Law

BUS 319 - Entrepreneurial Law

BUS 320 - Intermediate Accounting I

BUS 321 - Intermediate Accounting II

BUS 322 - Cost Accounting

BUS 323 - Federal Taxation I

BUS 327 - Internal Audit

BUS 328 - Accounting Ethics

BUS 329 - Accounting Info Systems

BUS 330 - Investment Analysis

BUS 331 - Intermediate Corporate Finance