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BUS 424 - Internet Data Sources
Unit(s): 4
Understanding how to find, interpret and manipulate economic data is an important tool. Students learn how to gather economic and financial data via the Internet for analysis of a wide variety of economic issues. This fully-online course teaches students how to utilize data measuring GDP, inflation, and unemployment statistics.
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BUS 428 - Govmt & Not for Profit Acctg.
Unit(s): 2
The study of uses of fund accounting and the budgetary process in governmental entities. Financial reporting entity, elements of financial statements, and conceptual reporting issues for state and local governments. Accounting and financial reporting for both governmental and non-governmental not-for-profit organizations, including hospitals, colleges and universities, and voluntary health and welfare organizations.
Prerequisite: BUS 320 Minimum grade of C-
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BUS 429 - Contemporary Acct Topics
Unit(s): 4
Conceptual and theoretical issues in accounting, including US and international standards. Evaluation of case studies and financial statements to improve working in small groups and written communication skills. Presentation skill, research skills and current issues facing the accounting profession will also be covered.
Prerequisite: BUS 321 Minimum grade of C-
Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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BUS 430 - International Fin Mgmt.
Unit(s): 4
The international financial markets and financial decision-making in multinational firms. Study of capital budgeting and analysis of foreign investments, international capital markets and instruments, international investment, foreign currency hedging, working capital management, accounting, tax, and financial control systems in the multinational firm.
Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
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BUS 431 - Analysis of Global Bness Condt
Unit(s): 4
The primary objective is to develop a framework for analyzing the international macroeconomic environment, focusing on factors which influence fluctuations in GDP growth, interest rates, unemployment, inflation, and foreign exchange valuation. Using this framework, an in-depth analysis of current business conditions in selected regions of the global economy will be performed.
Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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BUS 432 - Entrepreneurial Finance
Unit(s): 4
(elective of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major and E&I Minor, Finance Major, and Business Administration Major) Entrepreneurial Finance focuses on the financing options and strategies that are available for entrepreneurs and managers who are focused on growing their business. While capital is a necessary element of launching a venture the types of capital, the terms of financing, valuation of the enterprise, and follow-up financing alternatives can vary widely. This course will explore the various financing options and enable student entrepreneurs to decide upon which type of financing is most appropriate for their venture, the amount of financing necessary, financial forecasting and milestone planning, and the structuring of the financing contract.
Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior; Degree restricted to BS in Business Administration
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BUS 437 - Options & Futures
Unit(s): 4
This course covers forwards, futures, swaps, and options. By the end of the course, students will have good knowledge of how these products work, how they are used, how they are priced, and how financial institutions hedge their risks when they trade the products.
Prerequisite: BUS 305 or BUS 495
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BUS 439 - Special Topic: Finance
Unit(s): 2 to 4
Study of selected finance topics. Subject matter will vary with instructor. Offered intermittently. Elective for Finance Major. Minimum GPA 3.5.
Prerequisite: BUS 305
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BUS 441 - Leadership Live!
Unit(s): 4
Creates meaningful connections between theory and practice by having the opportunity to bridge knowledge acquired inside of the classroom with meetings with Bay area leaders outside of the classroom. The course meets once a week and alternate between a more traditional classroom format (e.g., lectures, in-class activities) and on-site meetings with leaders of for-profit and non-profit organizations. Students reflect on their own leadership traits and styles and their desire to engage in formal (e.g., appointed, elected) and informal (i.e., voluntary) leadership roles at USF and beyond.
Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman and Sophomore
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BUS 445 - Advanced Team Dynamics
Unit(s): 4
Prepares students to design, launch, lead, participate in, and evaluate complex and dynamic teams. The course is structured to follow the typical stages of team development, beginning with critical considerations for team composition and the team chartering process. Other course topics include defining roles and boundaries in teams, external activities designed to support team processes, communication and feedback in teams, leading teams, conflict management in teams, decision making in teams, global and cross-cultural virtual teams, innovation in teams, and evaluating team performance. This course includes two projects where students engage in a virtual team exercise with university students in another country and an opportunity to interview a team leader in an external organization and observe their team processes and dynamics.
Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
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BUS 446 - People Analytics
Unit(s): 4
Establishes the foundational role research methods and analytical skills critical in an increasingly data-driven economy. Students learn best-practice quantitative and qualitative organizational research and analysis methods. Students learn to design and conduct quantitative research projects, including instrument design, sampling methods, survey design and implementation, and data management. Students also learn data visualization and presentation methods that enable effective communication of results.
Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
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BUS 447 - Persnl Brand & Career Developm
Unit(s): 4
Offers students the necessary skills to continually apply career experiences as they become leaders in their organizations and communities. This culminating course for mananagement majors is a summative academic experience where students develop a portfolio of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics they have gained during their academic careers. This portfolio facilitates a comprehensive and compelling summary of each student’s professional selves. Students also participate in self-assessment and reflective activities. Reflective activities enable students to develop a personal narrative that will act as a future powerful tool of individual and professional development. Finally, this course involves one or more “crucible experience” events. Crucible experiences are those that enable individuals to learn from differences, prevail during difficulty, and meet great expectations and subsequently become successful leaders.
Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Management Major
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BUS 448 - Emotional & Cltrl Intelligence
Unit(s): 4
Centers on how working effectively with others requires more than industry specific skills and IQ. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and cultural intelligence (CQ) are also necessary for successful careers. Accordingly, this course is divided into two basic components: 1) increasing emotional intelligence through mindfulness practices and self-awareness exercises and 2) cross-cultural experiential exercises to enhance cross-cultural competencies through heightened awareness of cultural differences. Emphasis is placed on the behaviors of people and groups in organizations and how understanding these make us more effective in the globally interconnected workplace. Special attention is given to leadership self-development and its applicability to interpersonal, organizational, and global contexts.
Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
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BUS 449 - Spec Topic: OBL
Unit(s): 4
Specialized topics in management. Topical areas provide in-depth coverage of special and/or current interest which give the student a better insight into the broad field of management.
Prerequisite: BUS 304 or BUS 494
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BUS 451 - Import/Export Management
Unit(s): 4
Basics of international trade and investment. Identification and evaluation of markets; refinement or development of products or services for international markets. Approaches to market entry including export, agents or distributors, licensing and franchising, joint ventures and wholly owned operations. Identification of overseas strategic partners. Financial aspects of international operations and transactions.
Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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BUS 452 - The Mngr in the Global Economy
Unit(s): 4
Comparative analysis of business environments and practices in different countries and regions of the world. Study of socio-cultural, organization, communication and human resource systems and how these affect business decisions with an emphasis on global firms.
Prerequisite: (BUS 304 or BUS 494)
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BUS 457 - International Negotiation
Unit(s): 4
(International Business elective)This course is designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for negotiating with people from other cultures. In the contemporary global business environment, negotiators who understand how culture affects negotiating processes and outcomes have a distinct advantage at the bargaining table. The purpose of this course is to help you understand the theory and the process of negotiation in the context of international business negotiations. You will study other cultures, as well as your own, and explore how cultural differences impact interests, norms, communication styles, and business expectations at the bargaining table. In this course, you will become skilled at identifying cultural variables relevant to negotiation and will develop intercultural effectiveness in negotiations.
Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman and Sophomore
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BUS 459 - Sr. Topic: International
Unit(s): 4
Topical areas will be developed including international policy; global alliances; specialization in geographic areas; international economic studies.
Prerequisite: BUS 350
Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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BUS 461 - International Marketing
Unit(s): 4
This course examines frameworks and tools used in international environments. It describes strategies for market selection and entry, as well as the development and management of marketing programs across the marketing mix (pricing, promotion, product and distribution). A combination of lectures, workbook tasks, in-class exercises, presentation projects and written assignments aim to balance the use of big picture trends and research data in assessing global marketing opportunities. The course compares and contrasts various countries in terms of historical, socioeconomic, legal and technological characteristics that impact marketing effectiveness.
Prerequisite: (BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D) and (BUS 350 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 360 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 363 with a minimum grade of D)
Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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BUS 462 - Brand Strategy & Product Mgmnt
Unit(s): 4
This course explores branding from a consumer perspective and provides insight into how profitable brand strategies are created for the purposes of attracting and maintaining customers. The relationship between brands and products is also examined to better understand how market offerings are shaped to fill specific consumer needs. Through this course (with an emphasis on current real-world practices), students come to understand the role that brands and products play in today’s marketing environment.
Prerequisite: (BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D) and (BUS 360 or BUS 363)
Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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BUS 464 - Marketing Strategy & Planning
Unit(s): 4
This course focuses on the development and implementation of marketing strategies that help firms achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. Topics include product development and repositioning, pricing, channels of distribution, sales force, advertising and marketing research.
Prerequisite: (BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D) and (BUS 361 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 364 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 366 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 460 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 465 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 469 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 363 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 461 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 360 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 362 with a minimum grade of D)
Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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BUS 465 - Marketing Analytics
Unit(s): 4
This course covers the essential decision models and strategic metrics that form the cornerstone of marketing analytics. Using the insight gained in the course, students can assist companies in understanding the marketing mix and predict the outcome of marketing plans to boost return on marketing investment (ROMI). The course emphasizes case studies and hands-on learning so students can immediately apply the tools and techniques in their organizations. A variety of relevant topics are discussed, such as cluster analysis, market sizing, forecasting and positioning, conjoint analysis and new product development, promotion budget allocation, profit maximization, lifetime customer value, and web analytics.
Prerequisite: BUS 360 with a minimum grade of C and (BUS 302 with a minimum grade of D or BUS 492 with a minimum grade of D) and (BUS 204 with a minimum grade of B or BUS 294 with a minimum grade of B)
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BUS 469 - Senior Topic Marketing
Unit(s): 4
A senior topic course is restricted to seniors operating in a small group environment and is offered as student interest and faculty availability allow. It focuses on a question value or challenge pertaining to an industry (for example: consumer retail, industrial tools) or functional area (for example: pricing, brand strategy, product design.)
Prerequisite: BUS 302
Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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BUS 471 - Business Syst Analysis & Desig
Unit(s): 2 or 4
Building on the principles learned in the Junior year core courses, students will study and develop information systems for ongoing organizations. Utilize hands-on experience with the tools and techniques of systems analysis and design including application of project planning and CASE tools.
Prerequisite: BUS 308 or BUS 498
Restriction: Class restricted to Senior; Degree restricted to BS in Business Administration
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BUS 472 - Database Mgmt in Business
Unit(s): 2 or 4
Using ongoing organizations as the context, students will use the appropriate technology to develop database management systems which take advantage of flat, integrated, relational, multiplatform and networked database technologies to manage the information of an organization. The discussion in this seminar will focus on the developing trends in database management systems from the desktop to the enterprise-wide level.
Restriction: Class restricted to Senior
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BUS 473 - Thought Ldrship in Entr & Inno
Unit(s): 4
(elective of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major and E&I Minor and Business Administration Major) In ‘Thought Leadership in Entrepreneurship and Innovation’ students will review the current and foundational scholarly literature in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation. Students will also learn key insights from entrepreneurial executives, and from these scholarly and professional experiences students will develop a solid theoretical and applied understanding of key success factors in the practice of entrepreneurship and innovation. Building upon these theoretical and professional underpinnings, each students will develop and present a scholarly white paper that addresses a topic which supports her/his professional or entrepreneurial objectives.. Through the preparation and presentation of these conceptual white papers, students will advance their own reputations as thought leaders in their chosen fields.
Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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BUS 474 - Practicum in Family Business
Unit(s): 4
Elective for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.Elective for Business AdministrationThe Practicum in Family Business engages you with families, businesses and the amazing combined organization we call a “family business”. Family businesses are traditionally defined as firms that are actively owned and/or managed by one or more members of the same family. This semester, students will learn more about family businesses by actively working with the City/County of San Francisco’s Mayor’s Office of Small Business (MOSB) and the Legacy Business Program. Many of these legacy firms are family owned and, therefore, are part of the local family business population. Your fieldwork this semester will extend upon previous team projects that have assisted MOSB in its efforts to support these firms and “put a face” on San Francisco’s legacy/family businesses.
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BUS 475 - Advanced Internet Bus Applicat
Unit(s): 4
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BUS 476 - Social Entrepreneurship
Unit(s): 4
(elective for Entrepreneurship major.) Social Entrepreneurship is an emerging and rapidly changing field dedicated to thestarting and growing of social mission-driven ventures - that is, organizations that strive to advance social change throughinnovative solutions. Social Entrepreneurship is more than a set of tools and techniques for starting and growing a social venture. It is a mindset, a way of looking at the world in an opportunity focused and creative way. It is about passion - and doing what you love! It is about balancing: economic value, social innovation and financial sustainability, while making a difference in the communities that we serve. In this class we will focus on the ideas, process, steps, and strategies required for creating new social ventures. Through lectures, case studies, and classroom dialogue, you will learn to think strategically and to act opportunistically with balanced social and financial perspective. This class is discussion-driven, and as such, attendance is required. In the class we will alternate between lectures on core concepts, based on particular chapters of the textbook, along with critical thinking and debates using case analyses and videos. We will have guest speakers in the field join as well throughout the semester. The final project will entail volunteering to work with a social enterprise, and your experiences and reflections about this social firm, based on your experiences, will constitute your final paper.
Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior; Field of study restricted to Business Administration, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Major
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BUS 477 - Family Business AGI in Cali
Unit(s): 4
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Elective. Elective for International Business. Elective for Economics. The Family Businesses in Cali, Colombia course is one of the School of Management’s Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Strategy Department’s family business offerings. The class introduces students to general family business theories and extends theory-to-practice through a combination of USF on-site coursework and immersion experience with family businesses located in Cali, Colombia. Course elements include 20 USF-on-site hours of preliminary instruction and research during the spring semester, coupled with an eight day Spring Break visit to Cali, Colombia, centered on three family businesses and a rich schedule of cultural and social events. The course concludes with a four-hour session designed to allow students to demonstrate their synthesis and mastery of the theoretical and applied course elements through the presentations of family business case studies and reflections.
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BUS 478 - Silicon Valley Immersion
Unit(s): 4
(elective of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major and Minor and Business Administration Major) Silicon Valley Immersion is an elective course with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation and is designed and delivered by a team of USF faculty and industry experts. This course leverages the geographical advantage of Silicon Valley as the global epicenter of innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. The course will introduce students to a variety of hands-on activities that include workshops, coaching sessions, expert panel discussions, and company visits, in addition to the academic fundamentals in class. Students will learn essential aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation in Silicon Valley (i.e. history of Silicon Valley Innovation, venture finance, creativity, innovation, mindsets, technology trends and management, marketing, and project management). Based on these experiences each student will develop a business concept that she/he will develop an investor pitch for. Students, as part of a team, will also develop and present a business/technology trends analysis that incorporates the experiences and research that each team completes. Instructor approval required. Apply: http://www.usfca.edu/management/corporate/Silicon_Valley_Immersion_Elective_Course/
Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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BUS 479 - Special Topics Course
Unit(s): 4
Special Topic Course - Content Varies by Semester
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BUS 480 - Opt Revenue in Hosp Industry
Unit(s): 4
Optimizing revenue is achieved through a convergence of marketing, sales, and revenue management. Revenue management is a systematic and integrated approach designed to maximize revenue potential for a particular product or service in the hospitality industry; it is directly connected to the marketing and sales functions of a hospitality business. Students will learn to effectively use marketplace intelligence, forecasting techniques, various distribution channels, social networking, technology platforms, and an array of marketing strategies, including pricing, in order to optimize revenues, profits, and shareholder returns while meeting the needs of customers.
Prerequisite: BUS 380 and BUS 385
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BUS 481 - Corp. Event Project Mgmnt.
Unit(s): 4
This capstone course option for the hospitality management major applies concepts, theories, and practices previously introduced in required hospitality management courses to corporate events. Students will gain a deeper understanding of a range of topics relating to the successful execution of a corporate event including budgeting; marketing; catering; volunteer, technology, and registration management; speaker selection; and post-event evaluation.
Prerequisite: BUS 188 and BUS 386 and (BUS 486 or BUS 484)
Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Freshman and Sophomore; Field of study restricted to Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management Major
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BUS 484 - Hotel Management
Unit(s): 4
This course provides students with a thorough understanding of how a successful hotel or lodging enterprise consistently exceeds the expectations of its guests, while simultaneously delivering a financial return to investors. Students will understand the roles of and relationships between hotel management, responsible for the hotel’s day-to-day operation; the brand, typically established through a franchise agreement; and the hotel’s ownership, which owns the underlying hospitality real estate asset. The emphasis of the course is on the successful day-to-day operation of the hotel through the implementation of sound service management concepts and theories. The course takes an in-depth look at guest services, housekeeping and laundry, food and beverage, and maintenance operations, as well as at the management of labor productivity, expense control, sustainability, and the successful marketing of a lodging business.
Prerequisite: BUS 380
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Hospitality Management Major
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BUS 485 - Comm Real Est Dev & Invest
Unit(s): 4
The acquisition or development of a commercial real estate property requires a substantial capital investment. This course seeks to provide student with an understanding as to the challenges, risks, and rewards associated with commercial real estate investments, with an emphasis on hospitality real estate, which is often considered the most challenging form of commercial real estate investment to underwrite. Finance and hospitality professionals must understand what motivates investors to make such an investment and how to successfully manage the business operating within the real estate asset in an effort to achieve the investor’s objectives.
Prerequisite: BUS 202
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BUS 486 - Conv, Exhib, & Venue Mngt
Unit(s): 4
This course provides practical insights into the complex global convention and exhibition industry. It will address its economic impact to countries and cities, the role of exhibitions in a company’s marketing mix, the function of the international convention of an association or corporation, convention and exhibition venue operations including the marketing and sales function, tradeshow and exhibition show management, and the role of the many support service contractors involved in the industry. The course is divided into two parts. The first part will be a concentrated look into the global convention and exhibition industry and its venues, while the second part will deal with show management and operations.
Prerequisite: BUS 388
Restriction: Field of study restricted to Hospitality Management Major
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BUS 487 - Catering & Fine Dining Mgmt
Unit(s): 4
This capstone course option for the hospitality management major integrates knowledge gained from the required hospitality managment curriculum to prepare students to contribute to the success of a high-quality foodservice business or department. Through hands-on learning activities, students will gain an in-depth understanding as to how advance planning, effective human resource management, sound financial management, and a working knowledge of the food and beverage industry’s best practices combine synergistically to successfully and profitably execute upscale, memorable dining experiences.
Prerequisite: BUS 385 and (BUS 484)
Restriction: Class restricted to Senior; SOM-HMGT Course Materials Fee - 35; Field of study restricted to Hospitality Industry Mgmt, Hospitality Management Major
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BUS 491 - Honors: Business Law
Unit(s): 4
Using the case study method, a survey of legal issues relevant to the contemporary Business environment including: Alternative Dispute Resolution Federal and State Jurisdiction; Constitutional Law; Civil Litigation; Torts: Intentional, Negligent, Strict Liability, and Product Liability; Crimes and Criminal Procedure; Fiduciary Duties; Property: Personal, Real, Intellectual, and Community; Landlord/Tenant Law; Contract Law. Includes numerous writing and presentation exercises and a visit to a local Trial Court.
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: Course Student Attribute Restricted to Honors (Business); Class restricted to Junior and Senior
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BUS 492 - Honors: Marketing Principles
Unit(s): 4
This course introduces marketing concepts and demonstrates their application to a wide range of settings through lectures, discussion, and in depth case analysis. Topics include market and competitive analysis, strategy models, market segmentation and targeting, product positioning, brand and product management, pricing issues, services marketing, digital marketing, advertising and promotion campaigns and channels of distribution.
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: Course Student Attribute Restricted to Honors (Business)
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BUS 494 - Honors: Mng and Org Dynamics
Unit(s): 4
An introduction to the management process and examination of organizational behavior from a social science and behavioral perspective. Focus on understanding and analyzing individual and group behavior in organizations and how leaders implement strategy to impact people, policy and organizational culture. Students will learn to integrate theory and concepts with current business practices and management issues. Students will participate in a Service Learning Project, doing field work in a non-profit organization, applying the skills covered in the course.
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 321 or RHET 323 or SII 120
Restriction: Course Student Attribute Restricted to Honors (Business)
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BUS 495 - Honors: Principles of Finance
Unit(s): 4
This is an honors introductory course in finance. In our lectures, we will bridge the gap between theory and practice by applying what we learn to “real world” examples presented in Professor’s notes, in the text, and in your assigned homework. 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, capital budgeting, and advanced concepts related to current topics in financial markets.
Prerequisite: (ECON 101 or ECON 111) and (ECON 102 or ECON 112) and MATH 106 and BUS 201
Restriction: Course Student Attribute Restricted to Honors (Business)
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BUS 496 - Honors Capstone
Unit(s): 4
Integrates core business knowledge in a culminating senior experience. Specifically the course focuses on `strategy¿ and managing performance to create successful organizations. Organizational change processes and the decision maker/leaders role in managing change is explored. Through case analysis, two comprehensive strategy simulations (computerized and experiential) and a semester long corporate consulting project, students develop skill sets in business strategy and analysis; hone critical thinking abilities; and, increase awareness of factors affecting strategy formulation and implementation to positively impact organizations in a business environment.
Prerequisite: (BUS 301 or BUS 491) and (BUS 302 or BUS 492) and (BUS 304 or BUS 494) and (BUS 305 or BUS 495) and (concurrent BUS 308 or concurrent BUS 498)
Restriction: Course Student Attribute Restricted to Honors (Business)
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BUS 498 - Honors: Systems in Orgs
Unit(s): 4
Develops skills in analyzing and improving business systems in order to create value for the `customer.’ Topics include: work system and business process analysis, performance measures, lean production, operations management tools and issues, quality control, information model development, informatiDevelops skills in analyzing and improving business systems in order to create value for the `customer.’ Topics include: work system and business process analysis, performance measures, lean production, operations management tools and issues, quality control, information model development, information flows, and use of IT and enterprise systems.
Prerequisite: BUS 202 and (BUS 204 or BUS 294)
Restriction: Course Student Attribute Restricted to Honors (Business)
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BUS 499 - HCP Special Topic: Management
Unit(s): 2 to 4
This course is a team taught practicum designed to develop skills in coaching and mentoring teams and individual team members. In addition to training in facilitating team collaboration, you will be applying your skills as a mentor to teams of freshman enrolled in the Freshman Launch Program in the School of Management. During the semester you will also receive coaching in facilitating collaboration by Dr. Vicki Milledge, Principal Consultant, Project:Synchro. Professor Peggy Takahashi will be your academic mentor during the semester.
Prerequisite: BUS 495
Restriction: College restricted to School of Management
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CBMN 101 - Introductory Tagalog
Unit(s): 4
This course introduces students to the language of Tagalog. Particular emphasis will be given to facilitate the student’s ability to communicate in the praxis sites.
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CBMN 102 - Filipino Lang. & Culture
Unit(s): 2
Study abroad language course
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CBMN 310 - Philippine Pols & Governance
Unit(s): 4
The course seeks to study the actors, ideas, and the institutions of governing Philippine political system. The course looks into the theories that frame and reframe the analyses of events that describe continuity and change in Philippine politics.
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CBMN 330 - Natural Resourc Mgmt & Sus Dev
Unit(s): 4
This course looks at human-environmental relations through sociological and anthropological lenses/perspectives. Key concepts such as culture, social structure, and agency are applied to Philippine and Asian case studies that demonstrate how human interaction with the environment and their resource management practices are embedded in society’s norms, institutions, social organization and culture. Case studies will highlight different resource management regimes in the upland, coastal and urban environments. The course will also examine the iterative relationship between natural resource utilization and management practices and the prevailing development paradigm in particular societies.
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CBMN 350 - Suffering, Solidarity & God
Unit(s): 4
This course will examine a range of philosophical and theological questions that emerge as students critically engage experiences of interconnection, solidarity, and suffering in their praxis communities.
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CBMN 351 - Ignatian Spirituality
Unit(s): 2
Study abroad theology course
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CBMN 360 - Philippine Vis. & Perfor. Arts
Unit(s): 4
Philippine Visual and Preforming Arts develops understanding and appreciation of the various performing and visual arts in the Philippines. The course uses a practical, task-based learning strategy as its basic approach to understanding the arts and appreciating Philippine culture.
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CBMN 370 - Gender, Equal & Women Empow
Unit(s): 4
This course will focus on the role of women in Filipino society. Particular attention will be given to women living in poverty as well as the area of human trafficking.
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CBMN 371 - Inequalities of Class, Gender
Unit(s): 4
Study abroad diversity course
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CBMN 380 - Praxis Seminar - Comm & Vocat
Unit(s): 2
This seminar will provide students with the chance to process their praxis experience in the communities. Emphasis will be given to the themes of accompaniment, community and discerning one’s vocation.
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CEL 600 - Res. Methods CEL
Unit(s): 3
This course is designed as an introduction to the process and methods employed by educational research articles, and to the process of developing a preliminary plan or proposal for research in the field of Catholic Educational Leadership.
Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of study restricted to Catholic EducationalLeadership Major
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CEL 639 - Student Dev CEL
Unit(s): 3
Study of the theories of student development from K-12. Review of the materials, research, and methods related to student social, emotional and faith development. Students will study and critique relevant theorists and understand the stages of development from K-12.
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CEL 640 - Hist & Principles: Cath Edu
Unit(s): 3
This course will cover an historical, philosophical, sociological, and political study of American Catholic education in the context of the original common school and today’s public school.
School of Education
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CEL 641 - Mission & Dev. CEL
Unit(s): 3
Mission and Development are at the core of the Catholic School. Mission is what we are about. Development allows us to achieve our mission and goals. Strategic plans emerge from Mission and Development. Catholic Identity is articulated and manifested through mission and development. The course will explore models and meanings of mission and development. The course will allow students to explore deeper meanings of both, to think differently and challenge current structures and frameworks, in order to build strong, sustainable, asset based, faith filled institutions of integrity.
School of Education
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CEL 642 - Moral Development
Unit(s): 3
Study of the cognitive developmental theory of moral development, comparing and contrasting it with other major theories. Review of the materials, research, and methods related to moral education. Practicum relating research and educational practice required.
School of Education
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CEL 644 - C&I Leadership: Cath Sch
Unit(s): 3
This course presents curriculum and instruction from a leadership perspective within the contemporary context of the Catholic schools. It integrates models, research, and practical applications of design and evaluation of curriculum and instruction. Development of a curriculum model for a particular school will be required as a final project.
School of Education
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CEL 648 - Spirituality of Educator
Unit(s): 2 to 3
A study of spirituality of leadership for the administrator and/or teacher in Catholic schools will be drawn from the history of both spirituality and Catholic education. The main themes of the course will be drawn from the Four Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council.
School of Education
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CEL 650 - Cath Leader & Edu Admin
Unit(s): 3
Examination of significant theories and research in the management of educational organizations, leadership, planning, change, administrative styles, decision-making, and informal organization, particularly within the Catholic school community.
School of Education
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CEL 651 - Bus&Fin for Catholic Sch
Unit(s): 1 to 3
Study of business management, school plant management, budgeting, accounting, fiscal planning, and fund-raising tasks facing Catholic school administrators.
School of Education
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CEL 652 - Apps in Finance: Cath Sch
Unit(s): 1 to 2
This course examines historical and current practice of Catholic school business and finances. The course allows the student to develop policies and procedures that could be used in Catholic schools. The course covers topics relating to accounting procedures, budget development, financial record keeping and reporting, fund raising, purchasing and expense planning and monitoring procedures.
School of Education
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CEL 653 - Fac. Form. CEL
Unit(s): 3
Faculty Formation in Catholic schools prepares institutional leaders to lead diverse school communities. The course will focus on development of the school culture, communication, problem-solving, hiring, recruitment, application processes, dismissal procedures, teacher supervision and evaluation, remediation, mentoring new personnel, staff development, classroom observations and non-traditional incentives all in light of Catholic mission and identity.
School of Education
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CEL 656 - Apps in Private Sch Law
Unit(s): 2
The course allows the student to have an in-depth understanding of Catholic school law and related legal issues. The course is designed to assist the student in further understanding Catholic school legal issues, for example, the development of handbooks, contracts, various policies and procedures of child protection and individual rights that are applicable in Catholic Education.
School of Education
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CEL 658 - Grant Writing for Cath Schl
Unit(s): 2
This course will focus on the science and art of grant writing along with special emphasis on identifying foundations that offer funding for Catholic Schools. The course is designed for elementary and secondary school personnel.
School of Education
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CEL 659 - Cult Responsive Cath Schools
Unit(s): 3
An increasing body of research demonstrates the importance of addressing the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students and their families. Catholic schools have a rich history of responding to the values of families, albeit largely congruent with middle-class, European values. Catholic Schools must embrace the strengths and address the diverse learning needs of our increasingly multicultural, multilingual student population. The course focuses on bridging culturally responsive education practices to help establish a learning environment that is inclusive of all members of society
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education
School of Education
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CEL 660 - Catholic Identity
Unit(s): 3
The reality of contemporary society in a pluralistic culture poses many questions and challenges to the understanding and articulation of Catholic Identity. This course is designed to explore deeply the vibrant Catholic Identity, which is taking shape in the world today. Often we hear a lamenting of a lost or diminishing Catholic Identity from a time past. Counter to this, Pope Francis and others are igniting a new enthusiasm to recognize the vibrancy of our Catholic tradition. Catholic Identity cannot mean one thing at a Catholic school, another thing at a Catholic service agency and something else at a Catholic healthcare facility. This course will encapsulate a broad based Catholic identity grounded in tradition, sacrament, the Catholic intellectual tradition, and the lived reality of the people of God.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education
School of Education
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CEL 690 - MA Culminating Project
Unit(s): 3
A project to stimulate the integration of knowledge and skills gained from the M.A. program, which is submitted as a formal report in partial fulfillment of the master’s degree.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education
School of Education
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CEL 697 - Directed Study
Unit(s): 1 to 3
Independent, in-depth study of a specific educational topic.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education
School of Education
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CEL 698 - Special Topic Seminar
Unit(s): 1 to 3
Exploration of one or more selected topics in Catholic Educational Leadership.
School of Education
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CEL 700 - Intro Doc Rsch: Cath Edu
Unit(s): 3
This mentorship engages the student and faculty member in research of a topic of interest to the student, and stimulates student exploration of topic selection for doctoral research. It is required of all CEL doctoral students, and should be taken early in doctoral studies.
School of Education
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CEL 709 - Diss Proposal Seminar
Unit(s): 3
The essentials of developing a model proposal for the research project leading to a dissertation. Specific components of a good proposal, analysis of research proposals, and student research projects.
Prerequisite: GEDU 706 with a minimum grade of B- and GEDU 708 with a minimum grade of B-
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education
School of Education
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CEL 729 - Proposal Development
Unit(s): 3
Further work on the specific components of a proposal, analysis of research
Prerequisite: GEDU 706 with a minimum grade of B- and GEDU 708 with a minimum grade of B-
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education
School of Education
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CEL 739 - Student Dev. CEL
Unit(s): 3
Study of the theories of student development from K-12. Review of the materials, research, and methods related to student social, emotional and faith development. Students will study and critique relevant theorists and understand the stages of development from K-12.
School of Education
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CEL 740 - Hist & Principles: Cath Edu
Unit(s): 3
This course will cover an historical, philosophical, sociological, and political study of American Catholic education in the context of the original common school and today’s public school.
School of Education
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CEL 741 - Mission & Dev. CEL
Unit(s): 3
Mission and Development are at the core of the Catholic School. Mission is what we are about. Development allows us to achieve our mission and goals. Strategic plans emerge from Mission and Development. Catholic Identity is articulated and manifested through mission and development. The course will explore models and meanings of mission and development. The course will allow students to explore deeper meanings of both, to think differently and challenge current structures and frameworks, in order to build strong, sustainable, asset based, faith filled institutions of integrity.
School of Education
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CEL 742 - Moral Development
Unit(s): 3
Study of the cognitive developmental theory of moral development, comparing and contrasting it with other major theories. Review of the materials, research, and methods related to moral education. Practicum relating research and educational practice required.
School of Education
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CEL 744 - C&I Leadership: Cath Sch
Unit(s): 3
This course presents curriculum and instruction from a leadership perspective within the contemporary context of the Catholic schools. It integrates models, research, and practical applications of design and evaluation of curriculum and instruction. Development of a curriculum model for a particular school will be required as a final project.
School of Education
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CEL 748 - Spirituality of Educator
Unit(s): 2 to 3
A study of spirituality of leadership for the administrator and/or teacher in Catholic schools will be drawn from the history of both spirituality and Catholic education. The main themes of the course will be drawn from the Four Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council.
School of Education
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CEL 750 - Cath Leader & Edu Admin
Unit(s): 3
Examination of significant theories and research in the management of educational organizations, leadership, planning, change, administrative styles, decision-making, and informal organization, particularly within the Catholic school community.
School of Education
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CEL 751 - Bus&Fin for Catholic Sch
Unit(s): 1 to 3
Study of business management, school plant management, budgeting, accounting, fiscal planning, and fund-raising tasks facing Catholic school administrators.
School of Education
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CEL 752 - Apps in Finance: Cath Sch
Unit(s): 1 to 2
This course examines historical and current practice of Catholic school business and finances. The course allows the student to develop policies and procedures that could be used in Catholic schools. The course covers topics relating to accounting procedures, budget development, financial record keeping and reporting, fund raising, purchasing and expense planning and monitoring procedures.
School of Education
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CEL 753 - Fac. Form. CEL
Unit(s): 3
Faculty Formation in Catholic schools prepares institutional leaders to lead diverse school communities. The course will focus on development of the school culture, communication, problem-solving, hiring, recruitment, application processes, dismissal procedures, teacher supervision and evaluation, remediation, mentoring new personnel, staff development, classroom observations and non-traditional incentives all in light of Catholic mission and identity.
School of Education
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CEL 756 - Apps in Private Sch Law
Unit(s): 2
This course allows the student to have an in-depth understanding of Catholic school law and related legal issues. The course is designed to assist the student in further understanding Catholic school legal issues, for example, the development of handbooks, contracts, various policies and procedures of child protection and individual rights that are applicable in Catholic Education.
School of Education
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CEL 758 - Grant Writing for Cath Schl
Unit(s): 2
This course will focus on the science and art of grant writing along with special emphasis on identifying foundations that offer funding for Catholic Schools. The course is designed for elementary and secondary school personnel.
School of Education
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CEL 759 - Cult. Responsive Cath Schools
Unit(s): 3
An increasing body of research demonstrates the importance of addressing the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students and their families. Catholic schools have a rich history of responding to the values of families, albeit largely congruent with middle-class, European values. Catholic Schools must embrace the strengths and address the diverse learning needs of our increasingly multicultural, multilingual student population. The course focuses on bridging culturally responsive education practices to help establish a learning environment that is inclusive of all members of society
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education
School of Education
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CEL 760 - Catholic Identity
Unit(s): 3
The reality of contemporary society in a pluralistic culture poses many questions and challenges to the understanding and articulation of Catholic Identity. This course is designed to explore deeply the vibrant Catholic Identity, which is taking shape in the world today. Often we hear a lamenting of a lost or diminishing Catholic Identity from a time past. Counter to this, Pope Francis and others are igniting a new enthusiasm to recognize the vibrancy of our Catholic tradition. Catholic Identity cannot mean one thing at a Catholic school, another thing at a Catholic service agency and something else at a Catholic healthcare facility. This course will encapsulate a broad based Catholic identity grounded in tradition, sacrament, the Catholic intellectual tradition, and the lived reality of the people of God.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education
School of Education
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CEL 790 - Dis Proposal Development
Unit(s): 1 to 3
Directed proposal development in consultation with dissertation committee.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education; Level Restricted to Doctoral
School of Education
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CEL 791 - Dissertation Rsch & Writ
Unit(s): 1 to 3
The design, preparation, and writing of the dissertation research study in consultation with the dissertation committee. Advancement to candidacy required.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education; Level Restricted to Doctoral
School of Education
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CEL 797 - Directed Study
Unit(s): 1 to 3
Independent, in-depth study of a specific educational topic.
Restriction: College restricted to School of Education
School of Education
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CEL 798 - Special Topic Seminar
Unit(s): 1 to 3
Exploration of one or more selected topics in Catholic Educational Leadership.
School of Education
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CHEM 1 - Foundations of Chemistry
Unit(s): 4
Designed for students intending to take CHEM 111-113, with intensive study of problem solving. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite: Placement-Chemistry with a minimum score of 1
College of Arts and Sciences
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CHEM 100 - Getting a Grip on Science
Unit(s): 4
This multidisciplinary introductory course for non-science majors fulfills Area B2 of the CORE. It explores several key topics including the solar system, energy and its forms, and the composition and behavior of atoms. Science is presented as a human endeavor through which we come to understand the natural world of which we are a part. Three lectures per week plus one two-hour lab session. Offered intermittently.
Corequisite: CHEM-100L
College of Arts and Sciences
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CHEM 100L - Laboratory
Unit(s): 0
A laboratory course designed to accompany CHEM 100
Corequisite: CHEM-100
College of Arts and Sciences
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CHEM 105 - Evolution & Human Origins
Unit(s): 4
How can we understand ourselves? In this interdisciplinary course we will examine the evidence that all life forms on earth, including human beings, have evolved from a common ancestor by means of natural selection. We will draw on ideas from biology, geology, paleontology, philosophy and history in order to gain an evolutionary perspective on what it means to be human. This lecture/lab course fulfills the CORE B2 Science requirement for non-science majors. Field trips during class time will include SF Zoo, SF Botanical Garden & Cal Academy of Science. Corequisite: CHEM 105L Laboratory.
Corequisite: CHEM-105L
College of Arts and Sciences
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CHEM 105L - Laboratory
Unit(s): 0
A laboratory course designed to accompany CHEM 105
Corequisite: CHEM-105
College of Arts and Sciences
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CHEM 106 - Chemistry in the Community
Unit(s): 4
This is an introductory chemistry course for non-science majors with a focus on green chemistry. The course is designed to teach students the principles of green chemistry and the importance of sustainability. We will consider issues that reflect today’s headlines such as ozone depletion, global warming, new energy sources, nutrition, genetic engineering and other topics that are connected to chemistry. The course will prepare students to respond in a thoughtful manner to these socially important issues and help them to become well-informed citizens. This lecture/lab course fulfills the CORE B2 science requirement for non-science majors.
Corequisite: CHEM-106L
College of Arts and Sciences
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