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EN 221 - African-American Literature
An introduction to major African-American writers from the earliest expressions to the present. An examination of the cultural milieu from which the writing arose, the ideological stance of each writer studied, and the styles and structure of the works considered.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive, LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG 221
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EN 231 - Introduction to Language
As an introduction to a general study of language, the course deals with the origin, nature and function of language as a uniquely human phenomenon. The history of English language and a survey of approaches to the analysis of languages are important components.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 232 - Introduction to Poetry
An introduction to concepts, techniques, and vocabulary involved in the literary analysis of poetry. The course involves a study of poetic works written in English and in translation.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive, LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN 331
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EN 233 - Introduction to Drama
A study of dramatic literature with emphasis on Anglo-American drama.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN 332
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EN 234 - Introduction to Fiction
Close reading of selected works of English and American prose fiction, emphasizing the historical development of the novel and short story.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive, LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG 333, EN 333
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EN 304 - Special Topics in Writing and Rhetoric
A seminar course treating various topics of contemporary interest in writing and/or rhetoric.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 305 - Special Topics in Literature
A literature seminar course treating various topics of contemporary interest.
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 306A - Scientific and Technical Writing
This course is the third course in the required writing sequence at Park University. It emphasizes professional writing skills and expectations in various disciplines while developing further basic writing skills. Specific departmental courses may be deemed equivalent and will be used to satisfy this course. The course will have three sections as follows: Scientific and Technical Writing This course helps students do scientific and technical research and prepare reports that will address the needs of various audiences in science, government, and industry. Business Communications This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures. Advanced Expository and Research Writing This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.
This course helps students do scientific and technical research and prepare reports that will address the needs of various audiences in science, government, and industry.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 and EN 106
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN 300A
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EN 306B - Business Communications
This course is the third course in the required writing sequence at Park University. It emphasizes professional writing skills and expectations in various disciplines while developing further basic writing skills. Specific departmental courses may be deemed equivalent and will be used to satisfy this course. The course will have three sections as follows: Scientific and Technical Writing This course helps students do scientific and technical research and prepare reports that will address the needs of various audiences in science, government, and industry. Business Communications This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures. Advanced Expository and Research Writing This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.
This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 and EN 106
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN 300B
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EN 306C - Writing and Research in Your Academic Field
This course is the third course in the required writing sequence at Park University. It emphasizes professional writing skills and expectations in various disciplines while developing further basic writing skills. Specific departmental courses may be deemed equivalent and will be used to satisfy this course. The course will have three sections as follows: Scientific and Technical Writing This course helps students do scientific and technical research and prepare reports that will address the needs of various audiences in science, government, and industry. Business Communications This course will emphasize knowing and preparing various kinds of communications in business and related fields: business letters, reports, proposals, surveys, field studies, visual aids, group presentations, and public lectures. Advanced Expository and Research Writing This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.
This course develops further skills in advanced expository writing: long essays or articles for publication in journals or trade magazines, arts or literary publications, the teaching of writing, and general critical or argumentative pieces.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 and EN 106
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN 300C
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EN 307 - Professional Writing in English Studies
Experience in research, writing, and editing in the professional context of contemporary work in English studies.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 and EN 106
Note: EN 307 ONLY fulfills EDU 300 requirement for Secondary Education, English Concentration, B.S.E.
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 311 - Creative Writing
Writing workshop in creative genres, including fiction, poetry and playwriting.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG 311
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EN 315 - Knights and Ladies, Priests and Peasants
A survey of major authors and works from the medieval beginnings of English literature to approximately 1700. Special attention to Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, and Milton.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 316 - Revolution and Empire: British Literature from 1660-1900
A survey of major authors, works, and movements from approximately 1660 to 1900. Special attention to the Romantic and Victorian periods.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 317 - American Literature from Puritans to Abolitionists
Study of significant American writers from the colonial period through the Civil War with attention to the historical and cultural contexts of their works.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG 317
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EN 318 - Dreams and Identities: American Literature from 1865 to Today
Study of significant American writers from the Civil War to the present with attention to the historical and cultural contexts of their works.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG 318
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EN 320 - Adolescent Literature
A study of literature in English appropriate for readers in grades six through twelve. Application of literary analysis and interpretation, as well as emphasis on historical and cultural context, will locate adolescent literature within the broader literary tradition.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 324 - Modern British and European Literature
This course focuses on British and European literature from the twentieth- and twenty- first centuries with emphasis on the cultural/ historical contexts.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 325 - Modern Grammar
This course concentrates on modern approaches to English grammar and its teaching after a brief historical perspective of transformational, structural, and traditional methodologies.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ED 325
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EN 340 - Shakespeare Then and Now
An examination of major comedies, histories, tragedies, primarily in performance on the original stage and in modern film.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN 440
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EN 341 - Literature and Film
Investigation of the relationship between written literature and the moving image of film and video as media for both narrative and lyrical expression, with close study of selected examples.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG 341
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EN 354 - Reading and Writing Nonfiction Prose
A study of creative nonfiction prose for English majors concentrating in writing, and for other serious students of advanced writing. Emphasis will be on reading at least 2-3 major works of nonfiction prose and on student writing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 355 - International Literature
The course discusses ethnic literary expressions from around the world, including works in translation.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ENG 355
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EN 356 - Women’s Literature
A study of literary works by and about women which will encourage students to explore the historical, political, and social contexts in which women live and write.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 370 - History and Practice of Rhetoric
This course introduces students to the main movements, figures, theories and key terms in the history of rhetoric, with a focus on how the rhetorical tradition bears on reading, writing and textual analysis.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 380 - Literary Theory and Criticism
An examination of key questions in contemporary theory and its historical roots, along with the practice of literary criticism today. English Majors only.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EN 480
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EN 384 - Professional Learning Experience for English
Designed to support successful completion of an on- or off-campus internship by providing academic readings, research, and dialogue to enhance the experiential learning. At least one semester prior to enrolling, the student must submit a description of the internship and proposed academic complement for approval by his/her faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 387 - Theory and Teaching of Writing
An introduction to composition theory, the course will engage students in the study of writing. Some consideration will be given to theories which overlap in composition and literature. Students will produce a major writing project, which will include a self-reflective analysis of their process.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 and EN 106
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 411 - Advanced Creative Writing
This course develops advanced creative writing skills by focusing exclusively on one literary genre. Students will participate in writing workshops; undertake close critical analyses of their own work and the works of others; and explore the techniques, conventions, and structures of the focus genre.
Prerequisite(s): EN 311
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 8 Credits: 3
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EN 490 - Capstone Seminar
The seminar is the culminating experience for English majors in which they demonstrate proficiency in the English program competencies by compiling a portfolio of work completed in the program and completing a longer scholarly project on a topic of their choice related to English studies. Students will get instruction and support in developing longer, self-sponsored scholarly projects, including project development, research, drafting, feedback, and revision. The final capstone project will be finalized in a 12-15 page scholarly paper and a conference presentation.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive,
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EN 515 - Readings for Writers
The course studies the processes involved in crafting imaginative literature, with a close focus on examples of writers deliberating on the various methods and techniques of prose narrative. The course investigates fiction and nonfiction prose, and encourages students to experiment in both genres in order to identify a preferred focus genre in the program.
Credits: 3
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EN 516 - Creating Fiction
This studio course presents a craft-based approach to the structure, development and technique of fictional narratives. The primary texts in the course are student manuscripts, and a premium is placed on revision and peer/instructor evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): EN 515
Credits: 3
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EN 517 - Advanced Fiction Writing
This advanced studio course will focus on the development and elaboration of a craft-based approach to creating fictional narratives and culminate in the creation of a heavily revised work of publishable quality.
Prerequisite(s): EN 515 and EN 516
Credits: 3
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EN 518 - Creative Nonfiction
This studio course presents a craft-based approach to the structure, development and technique of nonfiction narratives. The primary texts in the course are student manuscripts, and a premium is placed on revision and peer/instructor evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): EN 515
Credits: 3
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EN 519 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction
This advanced studio course will focus on the development and elaboration of a craft-based approach to the genre and culminate in the creation of a heavily revised work of publishable quality.
Prerequisite(s): EN 515 and EN 518
Credits: 3
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EN 525 - Writing for Publication
This course is an investigation of the requirements and best practices of literary publication. The course will present students with the various methods of publication available to creative writers, and address particular trends and conventions of the publishing industry. The course culminates in the development of a publication portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): (EN 515 , EN 516 and EN 517 ) or (EN 518 and EN 519 )
Credits: 3
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FI 201 - Personal Financial Management
A study of individual and family financial management concepts and techniques which assist persons to become informed consumers and efficient managers of personal resources.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 201, MG 201
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FI 325 - Risk and Insurance
An introduction to the basic principles of insurance and risk management from the perspective of the individual and family consumer; consideration is given to business risk management.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 325, MG 325
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FI 360 - Financial Management
The role of financial management through the development of a framework appropriate for financial decision making. Emphasis on obtaining and effectively utilizing the funds necessary for the operation of an enterprise. Elements of financial planning, capital budgeting, and consideration of alternative sources of funds.
Prerequisite(s): AC 201 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Fulfills: 4+1
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MG 360, MGT 360
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FI 363 - Financial Institutions and Markets
A study of the macrofinancial environment with emphasis on the structure, functions, and economic role of financial institutions and markets. This includes the role of commercial banks, the central banking system and international finance.
Prerequisite(s): EC 301 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MG 363, MGT 363
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FI 370 - Investment Planning
Overview of various investment alternatives, selection criteria, portfolio management, and financial markets. Emphasis on economic environment, fundamental and technical analysis, sources of information, and the efficient markets concept for risk management.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI 380 - Financial Counseling
This course provides on overview of the financial counseling process, techniques and strategies in leading clients through the challenges of debt reduction and achievement of their financial goals, and understanding the current resources, tools, and opportunities available in the financial counseling field. This is one of courses that can prepare students to pursue certification by the AFCPE® as an Accredited Financial Counselor.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI 400 - Special Topics in Finance
This course consists of the study and analysis of some major aspect(s) of finance concepts at the senior level.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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FI 410 - Problems in Corporate Finance
A study of selected problems in financial management including short and long-term financial analysis and planning, trade-credit analysis, capital budgeting; use of case analysis.
Prerequisite(s): FI 360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 410, MG 410
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FI 415 - Financial Analysis and Planning
Analysis of the financial aspects of corporate business planning, evaluation of financial performance, valuation analysis, risk analysis, management of growth.
Prerequisite(s): FI 360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 415, MG 415
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FI 417 - Investment Analysis and Management
A study of investment alternatives, selection criteria, and portfolio management. Emphasis is placed on economic, financial, and market factors which affect the values of alternative investments, while studying risk management associated with investment management.
Prerequisite(s): FI 360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 417, MG 417
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FI 419 - Retirement and Employee Benefit Planning
A course that provides an in depth exploration of two important aspects of financial planning. Students will learn the various alternatives available in planning for retirement, including qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and social security. Additional topics of study are the advantages and costs of employee benefit plans, including non-pension benefits. Healthcare planning, Medicare and ethical issues will be included.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI 420 - Estate Planning
In this course, students apply estate planning in personal financial planning. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of the fundamentals of estate planning, estate planning considerations and constraints, tools and techniques for general estate planning, and the tools and techniques for special estate planning situations.
Prerequisite(s): AC 309 , FI 325 , FI 417 , and FI 419 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Note: Previously FI 416 Estate Planning
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FI 416
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FI 423 - Professional Financial Planning
This course centers around the principles, concepts, ethics and applications of financial planning for the professional planner working with individuals, families or businesses. Analytical procedures will be taught and cases used to illustrate the determination of financial goals, appropriate produce selection, and planning process implementation necessary to accomplish goals.
Prerequisite(s): FI 325 , FI 419 , FI 420 and AC 309 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI 424 - Personal Financial Planning Capstone
FI 424 will be a continuation of the comprehensive written financial plan started in FI 423 , with emphasis on a comprehensive understanding of content in the PFP curriculum, including retirement planning and estate planning. The student will complete case studies and continue development of the sections of the written financial plan related to content areas covered in the course. The student will submit a comprehensive written financial plan for evaluation by the course instructor. In addition, the student will orally present a summary of the plan for evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): FI 423 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FI 425 - Principles of Real Estate
A study of real property, its legal title, transfer, ownership, finance, and management.
Prerequisite(s): FI 360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 425, MG 425
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FI 430 - Public Financial Management
A study of financial functions performed in public and not-for-profit organizations with emphasis on financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting processes.
Prerequisite(s): AC 201 and AC 202 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MGT 430, MG 430
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FI 451 - Finance Internship
The internship must provide an applied/practical experience consistent with a career position filled by a college graduate. The internship will be approved and overseen by the Finance Program Coordinator (PC) or a business faculty member approved by the PC. An experience paper is required. One credit hour will be earned by 40 hours of experience connected to the internship learning outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to students who have completed at least 3 of their courses in Finance and have an overall GPA of 3.0.
Repeatable for Credit This class may be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC.
Grade: Pass/Fail
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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FIN 621 - Advanced Corporate Finance
The objective of this course is to study the major decision-making areas of managerial finance and some selected topics in financial theory. The course reviews theory and empirical evidence related to investment and financing polices of a firm and attempts to develop decision-making in these areas. This course serves as a complement and supplement to MBA 615 (Managerial Finance). Some areas of financial management not covered in MBA 615 are covered in FIN621. These may include leasing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, financial planning and working capital management, and other selected topics. Other areas that are covered in MBA 615 are covered more in-depth and more rigorously in this course. These include investment decision-making under uncertainty, cost of capital, capital structure, pricing of selected financial instruments and corporate liabilities, and dividend policy.
Prerequisite(s): HA 516 (MBA 615 )
Credits: 3
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FIN 625 - International Finance
This course focuses on the study of the international monetary environment and financial planning for corporations with global operations. The course also covers the analysis of the effects of exchange rate fluctuations, currency restrictions and tax regulations on international financial planning. Furthermore, it examines the financial aspects of multinational business, including foreign investment, trade and transfer of funds.
Prerequisite(s): HA 516 (MBA 615 )
Credits: 3
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FIN 640 - Investment Management
This course provides an analysis of various debt, equity and derivative investment vehicles. Various theories of valuation of stocks, bonds, options, futures, real assets and other securities will be applied to each aspect individually and in the context of portfolio management.
Credits: 3
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FIN 644 - Financial Markets and Institutions
This course provides an overview of distinguishing characteristics of different types of financial markets (such as money markets, bond markets, derivatives markets) and institutions (such as commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and pension funds), as well as current issues affecting their structure and governance.
Prerequisite(s): HA 516 (MBA 615 )
Credits: 3
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FW 122 - Human Nutrition
An introductory course in nutrition and bioenergetics. The course explores nutritional guidelines for healthy eating in adults. The biological roles of macro- and micro-nutrients is emphasized as well as regulation of energy metabolism.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 175 - Medical Terminology
Master complex medical terms by understanding the prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and medical applications are practiced through listening, speaking, and written exercises.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MR 205, MRT 205, AT 175
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FW 190 - Health, Sport, & Exercise Science
Explores disciplines and careers within health, fitness, sport, and physical rehabilitation. The course includes foundational terminology, scientific principles, & historical perspectives. Students will prepare to navigate an educational path to their desired career.
Fulfills: Writing Intensive,
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 200 - Resistance Exercise Instruction
Explores detailed techniques, teaching progressions, and safety considerations for barbell, dumbbell, and bodyweight exercises. In this hands on course students will advance their own movement skill as well as practice the professional instruction, correction, and modification of resistance exercises to meet client needs.
Note: Fitness & Wellness majors only or approval by the program director.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 225 - Kinesiology
A course that studies the principles and concepts of human movement, anatomical structures, directional terms and cardinal planes, classification of joints, and biomechanics; including active, passive, and resisted movements to all major joints in the body.
Prerequisite(s): BI 210 or BI 211 or concurrent enrollment
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT 225, AT 236
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FW 231 - First Aid/CPR
The practice of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills. Emphasis will be on life saving emergency skills, accident prevention, first aid, AED training, and transportation of the sick and injured. A standard first aid and emergency cardiac care certification will be awarded to those who qualify.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT 231
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FW 250 - Exercise Physiology
A study of the physiological adjustments that occur within the body during exercise. Emphasis is placed on the circulatory, respiratory, and musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems.
Prerequisite(s): BI 212 or Concurrent Enrollment
Note: FW 250L Exercise Physiology Laboratory is available as a separate enrollment.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT 250
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FW 260 - Strength and Conditioning
Apply the principles and methods of exercise training to enhance sports performance. This course covers general adaptation, warm-up, flexibility, resistance exercise, plyometrics, agility drills, speed, and aerobic endurance training. Students will learn to perform needs analyses and write short term and periodized training programs.
Prerequisite(s): FW 200 or FW 250
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT 275, FWR 150
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FW 275 - Introduction to Sport Management
Examine the management strategies and issues in operating a sports business or organization. Sports marketing, legal and ethical issues, facilities management, event management, and sponsorships will be addressed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR 250
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FW 300 - Concepts in Strength and Conditioning
An examination and implementation of strength training. Maximum benefits and body adaptation will be presented, and the safety features will be explained and implemented.
Prerequisite(s): FW 260
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR 300
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FW 310 - Advanced Conditioning
An in depth examination of the physiological principles that must be considered when designing and implementing conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance.
Prerequisite(s): FW 250 and FW 260
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR 310
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FW 315 - Stress & Wellness: Current Approaches
A detailed course covering the physiology of stress and its relationship with disease. The course will be centered around the psychosomatic and physio-psychological relationships within stress & its management. Holistic and body centered approaches to stress management will be emphasized. Students will both examine scientific research and practice various techniques of coping and stress management. Students will learn to manage their own personal stress as well as the techniques to assist others in stress management.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 320 - Fitness Management
A detailed study of the dynamic environment of a fitness & wellness business. Emphasis is placed on the management strategies necessary for successful, safe, and ethical operation of a fitness business.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 325 - Motor Skill Development
This course focuses on the development of motor skills across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on identifying and aiding individuals who have motor deficits or other constraints that impede acquisition or execution of various movement patterns.
Prerequisite(s): FW 250
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: FWR 325
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FW 350 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
A laboratory course that covers exercise test administration, results interpretation, and exercise prescription based on ACSM guidelines. Aerobic Fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, flexibility, & body composition will be addressed. Professional communication skills will be advanced through client interactions & practical examinations.
Prerequisite(s): FW 200 and FW 250
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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FW 360 - Athletic Injuries
A wide variety of athletic injuries, mechanisms of injury, prevention strategies, and therapies will be discussed. This course will help students to respond to injuries as exercise professionals and teach the scope of practice for the various members a sports medicine team.
Prerequisite(s): BI 211 and BI 212
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: AT 140, FW 140
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FW 375 - Special Populations Exercise
Develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for children, elderly, pregnancy, and persons with chronic diseases. The developmental & pathophysiology of each state is explored as a foundation for ACSM recommended modifications to the exercise prescription.
Prerequisite(s): FW 350 or concurrent enrollment
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 380 - Applied Health Behavior
Examines personal, social, and environmental influences on health behavior. The course includes both psychosocial theories and applied intervention skills with emphasis on the trans-theoretical model of behavior change and motivational interviewing. Students will design health promotion interventions and practice client interactions.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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FW 395 - Special Topics in Fitness and Wellness
A detailed study and analysis of a major concept, development, or trend in fitness and wellness.
Lecture Hours: 1-4 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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FW 400 - Internship in Fitness and Wellness
All internships must be approved before the internship begins. The internship will consist of observation and work in a professional environment and must reflect appropriate work for a college graduate. Students may use internship to observe in a clinical professional such as a physical therapist or chiropractor only if they intend to enter graduate study in that profession immediately upon graduation. Students will work with their site supervisor and their internship instructor to create learning objectives and plan skill building activities to complete within the internship. Students will reflect on their completed internship experience and professional development in a written essay.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
Repeatable for Credit Internship can be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC. The 6 credits can occur within a single semester or in two separate semesters.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
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GGH 110 - Cultural Geography
The course is an introduction into cultural differences and spatial interactions within and between groups (religion, language, and customs) from around the globe. The course will also focus on human organization of space and how it impacts upon the environment.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 110, ED 265, ED 301
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GGH 140 - Economic Geography
The course will introduce the basic concepts and processes underlying the spatial distribution of economic activities on a regional, international, and global scale. Topics shall include: economic systems and concepts, and impact on groups, communities and nations.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 140
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GGH 200 - Geography of North America
This introductory course is designed to closely examine variations in cultural and physical differences in North America. Topics will include water supply, climate, dialect, economics, and population.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 200
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GGH 201 - Geography of Africa
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the African continent. Topics will include: neocolonialism, slavery, health issues, environmental problems, population, and current political geographical issues.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 201
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GGH 202 - Geography of Latin America
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the South American and Middle American Realms. Topics will include: the economic climate, environmental problems, population, and current political geographical issues.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 202
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GGH 203 - Geography of Europe
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the European continent. Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 203
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GGH 204 - Geography of Asia
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the Asian continent. Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues of South, East, and Southeast Asia.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 204
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GGH 206 - Geography of the Middle East
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of the Southwestern Asia, Central Asia, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 206
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GGH 290 - Selected Topics in Human Geography
This course will consist of an in-depth examination of specific areas of geography at the lower level.
Repeatable for Credit It may be repeated once for credit with a change of topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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GGH 305 - Geography of Russia
This comprehensive course will study the physical and cultural geography of the regions of Russia and the former Soviet Union (Near Abroad). Topics will include: economic problems, environmental problems, population dynamics, and current political geographical issues involving Russia and its neighbors.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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GGH 310 - Geography of Terrorism
This course provides an in-depth study of the geographical dimensions of terrorism and other related forms of violence. While critically examining the variety of sociocultural and environmental factors most often influencing the occurrence and nature of this phenomenon in particular places and regions, the course also provides an introduction to the sub-field of political geography, which is ultimately concerned with the spatial dynamics of power. International and global perspectives regarding concepts such as geopolitics, globalization, world-systems analysis, states, territory, boundaries, nationalism, identity, and terrorism itself are explored in order to gain a better understanding of different forms of power and expressions of politically motivated violence at various spatial scales.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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GGH 312 - Military Geography
An examination of human and physical geography and the role it plays in military planning of operations, its role in the eventual military outcomes, and a detailed analysis of how their results impacted the local and global society. Historic examples from around the world will be utilized for investigations.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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GGH 323 - Urban Geography
The course is an in-depth study of the concepts of the physical characteristics of cities and the current and future problems urbanization presents humans on a global scale.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 223
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GGH 326 - Resources and People
This course is an in-depth study of the interactions between physical systems and human activities, and their effects on the environment. Topics will include: population growth, food production, water supply, air pollution, and natural resource consumption.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 226
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GGH 390 - Special Topics in Human Geography
This course will consist of an in-depth examination of specific areas of geography at the upper level.
Repeatable for Credit It may be repeated once for credit with a change of topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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GGP 115 - Physical Geography
Examination of the major physical elements, processes, and patterns that comprise the earth’s four major spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere) and their continuous interaction and relevance to human occupancy of the earth on a global basis. Laboratory exercises will reinforce and extend course concepts.
Fulfills: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: GGP 315, GG 315, GG 301, GEG 301
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GGP 120 - Global Sustainability
This course addresses ways in which to maximize the life experience of human beings. A case study approach will be used to study the maintenance of human capital framed in the context of environmental, economic and social sustainability inputs.
Fulfills: LE Natural Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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GGP 205 - Meteorology
The study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena and how they interact globally with the earth’s surface, oceans, and life. In the laboratory, students will learn and use the methods used to study meteorological processes. Topics will include: controls of weather elements, energy exchange, heat/ water budgets, and economic/social impacts of weather and climate.
Fulfills: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: GO 205
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GGP 270 - Spatial Analysis
This course will introduce student learners to techniques for the statistical analysis of spatial data. The course will cover issues in characterizing spatial data, methods and problems in spatial data sampling and the relevant statistical tests for solving a variety of spatial problems when they are applied to 2D and 3D space.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: GG 270
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GGP 290 - Selected Topics in Physical Geography
This course will consist of an in-depth examination of specific areas of geography at the lower level.
Repeatable for Credit It may be repeated once for credit with a change of topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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GGP 301 - Renewable Energy Technologies
This course will discuss both the need for and the specifics of energy conservation and renewable energy technologies. Passive solar design for reducing energy requirements will be covered, including solar water heating and solar cooking. The main renewable energy power systems will be discussed, including solar photovoltaics, wind and hydro. Electrical theory will be covered, as well as inverter technology for converting system output from DC to standard AC power. Both battery- based and grid-tied batteryless systems will be discussed. Students will have an opportunity to design a renewable energy system to meet the needs of a simulated home environment.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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