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Course Descriptions


 
 

Biology
  

  • BIOL 452 - Entomology

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200  
    Explore the biology of the most successful and diverse group of organisms on Earth: insects. Insect morphology, physiology, ecology, behavior, taxonomy, and evolutionary history of the major insect orders will be discussed, as will the importance of insects to humans and biological control. Laboratories will emphasize collection, mounting and preservation techniques for insect specimens, as well as identification to the level of insect order and families.
  

  • BIOL 453 - Methods in Population and Community Ecology

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200  and BIOL 203  and MATH 150  
    Discuss the mechanisms governing population dynamics and community structure. Mathematical models for population growth, predator-prey interactions, competition, island biogeographs, and food webs will be explored. Computer labs will emphasize the analysis of ecological datasets.
  

  • BIOL 454 - Conservation Genetics

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200  and BIOL 201  
    Presents an overview of endangered species and critical habitat management. The implications of small populations will be examined from a genetic and evolutionary perspective. This will include case studies of endangered and threatened taxa. Local and global issues pertaining to the conservation of biodiversity, including the assessment of threats and protection strategies, will be discussed.
    Lab Fee $40
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 470 - Plant Pathology

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 300  
    Plant pathology is the science of plant diseases, the microorganisms that cause them, and their interactions. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the many plant pathogens, examples of the types of disease they cause, their fundamental biology, and the principles and concepts of their spread, and management. Agriculturally important diseases of crops will be discussed.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 471 - Soil Science

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 201  with a grade of C- or better
    Provides students with a fundamental understanding of the structure and function of soil systems: the kinds of organisms that inhabit soil, microbe-plant interactions, nutrient cycling, soil fertility, and plant production. Soil is a habitat for plant roots and plant symbionts, plant pathogens, bacteria and fungi, and macrofauna (i.e. earthworms and vertebrates). Understanding the belowground environment and its complexity is crucial for understanding soil fertility and the role that soils play in agriculture, environmental quality, and global environmental change.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 472 - Integrated Pest Management

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200  
    Integrated pest management is a comprehensive approach to monitoring and controlling agricultural pest in an environmentally acceptable manner. The ecological principles of pest management will be presented and practiced as they relate to plant pathogens, weeds and arthropod pests. The major strategies for controlling pests, including the use of natural predators, cultural practices and chemical applications, will be discussed. Students will also examine the current pest management practices of local agricultural systems.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 473 - Sustainable Agriculture

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200  
    Explores local and global issues pertaining to sustainable agriculture. We will examine theoretical and practical aspects of food production from ecological, as well as social and economic perspectives. Topics will include soil fertility, crop selection, irrigation, pest management and sustainable food delivery systems. The laboratory will explore sustainable practices in a garden setting and in local agricultural systems. We will also discuss the challenges of food production in hotter and dryer conditions stemming from climate change.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 474 - Advanced Topics in Agricultural Production Systems

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Covers new developments in agricultural production systems.Repeatable by topic. Repeat 4 times up to 12 units.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 475 - Apiculture and Bee Biology

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200   or consent of instructor
    Description: This course will discuss the evolution and diversity of bees in the context of their morphology, behavior, and co-evolutionary relationships with plants. The honey bee will serving as a model for understanding bee development, nutrition, physiology, and reproduction. The history of beekeeping will be presented in relation to the agricultural products and services provided. The course will also provide an introduction to modern beekeeping and discuss current factors affecting bee health including pests, pathogens, and management practices. Alternative crop pollinators and the pollination requirements of locally important crops will also be presented.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 476 - Apiculture And Bee Biology Lab

    Units: 1
    Three hours lab per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200  and Consent of Instructor Required for Enrollment
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 475  
    Description: This laboratory course is intended to complement the lecture by providing students hands on experience in handling bees. Students will be exposed to the diversity of bees and their behaviors, as well as taught how to examine honey bee colonies and basic beekeeping techniques. Laboratory exercises will also encompass honey bee products, crop pollination, and how to promote solitary bees.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 477 - Sustainable Insect Husbandry

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200  
    Introduces students to sustainable animal husbandry practices, with a focus on insects as livestock. Topics will include the nutrition, development, reproduction and diseases of focal species, including model research organisms, biological control agents, edible insect and crop pollinators. Emphasis will be placed on the practice of raising insects as agricultural products. Field trips will be taken to local insectaries. Lab activities will focus on maintaining insect colonies and modeling population growth.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 490 - Special Topics

    Units: 1-3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor
    In-depth analysis of current topics in biology. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable by topic up to 6 units.
  

  • BIOL 491 - Special Laboratory Topics

    Units: 1-3
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 300  with a grade of C or better and CHEM 122  
    Laboratory study of a selected topic, the title of which is to be specified in advance. Repeatable by topic.
  

  • BIOL 492 - Internship

    Units: 2
    Six hours independent study per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and program approval
    Supervised work and study in work situations involving biological research and technical skills. May involve service learning. Repeat 3 times up to 6 units.
    Graded: CR/NC
  

  • BIOL 494 - Independent Research

    Units: 1 - 3
    Three to nine hours of independent study per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
    Description: Laboratory and/or field research that may involve service learning in selected areas of biology conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Students will be required to participate in biology program laboratory safety training. Repeat 6 times up to 6 units.
    Graded: Credit / No Credit
  

  • BIOL 495 - Agriculture Internship

    Units: 2 - 3
    Variable credit 2-3 units of independent study. Weekly one hour seminar
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor required for enrollment
    Description: Supervised work and study for students interested in becoming Pest Control Advisers. Students will learn research and technical skills in relation to plant health, integrated pest management or production systems. May involve service learning. Weekly 1-hour seminar to discuss current issues in the agricultural industry. Repeatable by topic. Repeatable up to 9 units.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 496 - Biology Seminar

    Units: 1
    One hour seminar per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing
    Lectures and discussions presented by invited speakers, faculty and students on current topics in biology and related fields. Repeat 2 times up to 2 units
    Graded: Crd/No Crd
  

  • BIOL 497 - Directed Study

    Units: 1 - 3
    Three to nine hours independent study per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
    Description: Reading and library research that may involve service learning in selected areas of biology conducted under the direction of a faculty member Repeat 6 times up to 6 units.
    Graded: Credit / No Credit
  

  • BIOL 499 - Senior Capstone In Biology

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor
    Description: Integration of previous coursework, knowledge and skills as they apply to specific topics in Biology and the impact of biological science on society. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of scientific literature, problem solving and oral and written communication skills.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 500 - Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Production Operations

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    An introduction to biopharmaceutical production systems and processes. Topics include manufacturing, unit operations and supporting infrastructures, product distribution, quality assurance and control, facility engineering and maintenance, utility operations, regulatory compliance, and laboratory support.
  

  • BIOL 501 - Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology

    Units: 4
    Four hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor, or admission to program
    Description: Study of essential topics in cellular and molecular biology. Topics include: structure and function of biological macromolecules, membranes and cellular organelles cell signaling, synthesis of DNA, RNA and proteins gene organization, transcription and expression basic molecular biology laboratory techniques.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 502 - Techniques in Genomics/Proteomics

    Units: 3
    One hour lecture and six hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program

     
    Provides theoretical foundations and practical skills needed for general bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics analysis. Intensive lab sessions emphasize applied techniques.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 503 - Biotechnology Law and Regulation

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Individual and organizational responsibility in R&D and commercial aspects of biotechnology. Topics include: intellectual property, privacy, government and industrial regulation, liability, ethics, responsible conduct of research, and policy responses to societal concerns in the U.S. and abroad. Case studies involving gene therapy, cloning, and biomaterials in the medical and health sector, and farming and crop modification in the agricultural sector will be explored in detail.
  

  • BIOL 504 - Molecular Cell Biology

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program

     
    Examines molecular and mechanistic aspects of cell biology. Topics include: cell biochemistry and biosynthesis, cell signaling, regulation of the cell cycle, and membrane trafficking.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 505 - Molecular Structure

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 504  and admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program

     

     

     
    Examines the structural biology of proteins. Topics include general principles of protein structure, the biochemical function of proteins, the relationship of protein structure to its function, and experimental approaches to determining and predicting protein structure and function.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 507 - Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacoproteomics

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): BINF 500 and  BIOL 504  and admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program

     

     

     
    Structural and functional genomics with an emphasis on how these fields operate in drug discovery and optimization. Topics include: genetics of the human response to prophylactic and therapeutic agent, impact of genetic variation on therapeutic efficacy, disease mechanisms, proteomics of genetic and communicable disease, drug action and toxicity, structure encoding, lead discovery and optimization, parallel synthesis, and screening virtual libraries.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 508 - Advanced Immunology

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 504  and admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Examines cellular and molecular aspects of the immune system. Topics include: molecular genetics and molecular structure of immunoglobulin, T cell receptor, and the MHC antigens; the functions and dysfunctions of the components of the immune system; applications of immunological technologies in modern scientific research and development.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 509 - Plant Biotechnology

    Units: 4
    Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 504  and admission to the Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology M.S. and M.B.A. Dual Degree program.
    Examines the scientific and technical advances which underlie the production of genetically modified crops. Topics include: plant genome organization and gene expression, plant tissue culture and genetic transformation, genetic manipulation to confer resistance to herbicides, pests and disease and strategies for engineering stress tolerance, and the improvement of crop yield and quality.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 510 - Tissue Culture Techniques and Stem Cell Technology

    Units: 3
    One hour lecture and six hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 504  
    Examines theory and concepts of animal and plant cell and tissue culturing. Focuses on stem cell technology including types of stem cells, ethics of stem cells, pluripotency, culture methods, characterization, monitoring tools such as imaging and differentiation strategies.
  

  • BIOL 512 - Advanced Topics in Regenerative Medicine

    Units: 1
    One hour seminar per week
    A seminar series involving presentations and discussions of current knowledge of embryonic and adult stem cells and factors that regulate their growth and development. Emphasizes how advances in cell and molecular biology and tissue engineering can be applied to the use of stem cells in regenerative medicine. Discusses social and ethical impacts of stem cell technology.
  

  • BIOL 513 - Cell Culture Facility Management

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 510  
    Processes and procedures of managing a cell culture facility. Topics include biosafety standards, record keeping, database organization, personnel management, inventory administration, storage of laboratory reagents and supplies, cell line banking and maintenance, equipment selection and maintenance, and essential concepts for troubleshooting common cell culture problems.
  

  • BIOL 516 - Clinical Trials and Quality Assurance

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Introduction to the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to successfully conduct clinical trials for new drugs, biologics, and medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics. Topics include a broad overview of the product development process in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device industries, the regulatory and operational requirements for clinical study setup and management, monitoring, data management, and closure of clinical trials, the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and the applications of quality control and quality assurance. The integration of quality assurance throughout the medical product development process will be discussed.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 517 - Mechanisms of Development

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Examines cellular and molecular mechanisms of development in model organisms used in the study of animal development. Topics include: stages of early development in a variety of vertebrate and invertebrate model organisms, cell specification, morphogenesis, organogenesis, stem cells and induction.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 518 - Advanced Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 504  
    Examines selected areas of current research interest in cellular and molecular biology from the perspective of the primary literature and the experimental basis of current knowledge. Emphasizes critical analysis and effective communication of scientific information. Topics may include gene expression, protein structure and function, signal transduction, metabolism, the cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix, membrane dynamics, and the molecular basis of disease.
  

  • BIOL 571 - Project Management in the Biopharmaceutical Industry

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Allows students to gain exposure to fundamentals and key aspects of Portfolio, Program, and Project Management in a biopharmaceutical company, and understand opportunities, challenges, and issues related to Global Project and Program Management in biopharmaceutical Research & Development.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 590 - Special Topics in Biotechnology

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Covers special and emerging topics in biotechnology, based on new scientific developments in the field, current issues, and applications. May include analysis of contemporary literature and related data, guest speakers from local biotechnology companies or laboratories, and student research projects. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 597 - Directed Study

    Units: 1
    Three hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor and admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Reading and library research and/or dry/wet lab experimentation that may involve service learning/independent research in selected areas of biology conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 600 - Team Project

    Units: 4
    Four hours activity per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor and admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Work individually and in teams to analyze, research, discuss, and report on subjects relevant to the biotechnology industry.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 601 - Seminar in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

    Units: 1
    One hour seminar per week
    Discussion of up-to-date research and development findings with guest speakers, visiting scientists and industry professionals.
  

  • BIOL 602 - Stem Cell Technology Internship

    Units: 2
    Forty hours field studies hours per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor and admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. program

     
    A required three-term project where students conduct original research in an active stem cell research laboratory at various off campus institutions. Culminates in a final written report and oral presentation. Repeat 3 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 603 - Biotechnology Internship

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor
    A one-semester project where students conduct original research in an active research laboratory at various off campus institutions. Culminates in a final written report and an oral presentation at the Program Colloquium.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  

  • BIOL 604 - Biotechnology Across National Boundaries

    Units: 2
    Two hours lecture per week
    Addresses international efforts in biotechnological innovation, education, global commercialization and impact of biotechnology. Explores collaborations among science, education, industry and government in the age of globalization, ethical standards, international law and regulation in biotechnology and inter- and cross-cultural issues in business operations.
  

  • BIOL 605 - Biotechnology Across National Boundaries Field Trip

    Units: 1
    Variable hours for field trip
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor and admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    A field trip examining domestic and international efforts in biotechnological innovation, education, global commercialization, and the impact of biotechnology through on-site visits to appropriate locations.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BIOL 610 - Capstone Project for MS/MBA Dual Degree (Cross-listed as BUS 610)

    Units: 6
    Six hours seminar per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor and admission to the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Culminating experience in the MS/MBA dual degree program. Students participate in lectures, discussions, case analysis and independent research. Includes a major project involving research, analysis, synthesis and presentation of a topic related to the global biotechnology industry.
    Same as: BUS 610  

Biomedical Engineering
  

  • BME 500 - Biological Systems, Biomechanics, and Biorobotics

    Units: 3
    Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Covers structural and physiological foundations in biomedical engineering (e.g. molecular and cellular, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and neural systems), and principles and applications of biomechanics and biorobotics in biological systems.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BME 501 - Fundamentals of Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials

    Units: 3
    Two hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Covers molecular, cellular, tissue and organ engineering, and societal and ethical issues in regenerative medicine. Also considers major types of biomaterials (e.g. metallic, ceramic, polymeric, biodegradable, composite, nano), and other replacement materials, techniques, and procedures used in biomedical engineering.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BME 502 - Biomedical Instrumentation and Devices: Technology & Application

    Units: 3
    Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, M.S. or the Biotechnology, M.S. & M.B.A. Dual Degree program
    Covers biosignaling processes; instrumentation and devices in measuring, recording, monitoring, and diagnosis; modern medical imaging analysis systems; nanodevices; therapeutics; and design and development principles of instruments and devices for diagnostics and therapeutics.
    Graded: Letter Grade

Business
  

  • ACCT 210 - Financial Accounting

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Provides an opportunity to explore concepts related to the accuracy, timeliness, measurability, comparability, and relevance of financial and accounting data.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • ACCT 220 - Managerial Accounting

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 210  
    Continues the exploration of accounting principles and topics: investing and financing activities, cost and budgeting systems, cash flow analysis, accounting for debt and equity, and introduces using accounting data for decision making.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • ACCT 300 - Applied Managerial Accounting

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 210   and ACCT 220   or equivalent courses
    Description: Presents and analyzes the principles, methods, procedures, and applications for managerial accounting. Topics include understanding the business environment, cost concepts and classifications, job-order costing, process costing, cost behavior and relationships to volume and profits, variable costing, activity based costing, profit planning, standard costs, relevant costs, capital budgeting decisions, cash flows, economic value added, and financial statement analysis.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • ACCT 410 - International Accounting

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 210  and ACCT 220  
    Develops a fundamental knowledge of the assumptions, environmental considerations and techniques underlying the collection and reporting of financial information on an international scale.
  

  • BUS 110 - Business Law

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Introduction to the legal and regulatory environment of business, emphasizing the USA legal system. Topics include contracts, personal property, litigation, antitrust, labor agreements, discrimination, environmental protection and international trade and law.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 203 - Introduction To Social Business (Cross-listed as ECON 203, SOC 203)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Interdisciplinary overview of Social Business models and their application to social, economic, technological, cultural, political and environmental issues both locally and globally. Introduction to the finance and planning of Social Businesses, as well as comparisons to traditional and other alternative business models.
    Graded: Letter Grade
    Same as: ECON 203  , SOC 203  
    GenEd: D
  

  • BUS 301 - Social Business Planning (Cross-listed as ECON 301, SOC 301)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 203  or ECON 203  or SOC 203  
    Description: Addresses the major issues confronted when planning a social business: identification, diagnosis and measurement of social problem, elements of a social business plan including all types of resource flows, plausible forecasting about them, tax issues, and legal issues. Students will interact with an existing social business and research its business plan.
    Graded: Letter Grade
    Same as: ECON 301  , SOC 301  
  

  • BUS 310 - Business Discourse for the 21st Century Professional

    Units: 3
    Three hour lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing in the Business major
    Advances in communications and information technologies in the 21st century have had an impact on how business conversations are carried on in the professional world. Contemporary business discourse makes written and oral communications a necessity on various platforms for the purposes of carrying out daily tasks, and providing informative, analytic, and persuasive content to support business decision-making. This course is designed to help future professionals explore and practice face-to-face and various online communications via media to convey technical, analytical, and business-related information in written or oral formats that best fit the appropriate medium.
    Graded: Letter Grade
    Graduation Requirement(s): GWAR with C- or better


  

  • BUS 320 - Business Operations

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 140   or MATH 150  
    Exploration and application of quantitative techniques, systems analysis and operations analysis of business functions, with an emphasis on the optimization of process and operational efficiencies. A variety of management science methodologies will be applied to theoretical and real-world situations.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 330 - Behavioral Finance: The Psychology of Decision-Making (Cross-listed as PSY 330)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Examines the influence psychology has on the behavior of financial practitioners and the subsequent effect on financial markets. Investigates psychological variables (such as heuristics, biases, overconfidence, and sentiment) and how the resulting affective and cognitive reactions impact personal and general financial decisions. Examines how to apply behavioral finance in investing, corporate financial decision-making, and financial market management.
    Same as: PSY 330  
  

  • BUS 333 - Nonprofit Management (Cross-listed as POLS 333, COMM 333)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    Explores legal, political, management, and financial issues that are unique to the nonprofit sector: boards, volunteers, fundraising, and marketing.
    Graded: Letter Grade
    Same as: POLS 333, COMM 333
    GenEd: UDGE-D
    CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches
  

  • BUS 334 - The Business of Art (Cross-listed as ART 334)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    Exploration into aspects of the art world business, including the financial activities of art consultants, private dealers, commercial galleries, corporate art collections, public museums, and international auction houses. Case studies in art marketing, gallery and museum management, contracts and commissions, as well as public image and career development will be investigated.
    Graded: Letter Grade
    Same as: ART 334  
    GenEd: UDGE-C, UDGE-D
    CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches
  

  • BUS 335 - Business and the Performing Arts (Cross-listed as PA 335)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    Exploration of the business elements in the performing arts, including planning, management, and financial activities. Uses an interdisciplinary approach to focus on performing arts as a creative activity and as a business activity. Uses case studies to analyze a comprehensive view of performing arts organizations.
    Same as: PA 335 .
    GenEd: UDGE-C
    CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches
  

  • BUS 339 - Business in Asia: Heritage and Change

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    Examines from broad historical and cultural perspectives issues of economic development, business environments, and business practices in various Asian countries. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
    GenEd: UDGE-D
    CI Mission Category(s): International Perspectives
  

  • BUS 340 - Business and Economics in Literature (Cross-listed as ECON 340, ENGL 340)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    Explores the ways in which business and economics have been represented in American literature. Employs critical methodologies from the fields of Business, Economics, and Literary studies.
    Same as: ECON 340 , ENGL 340  
    GenEd: UDGE-C, UDGE-D
    CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches
  

  • BUS 341 - Drug Discovery and Development (Cross-listed as CHEM 341, ECON 341)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    How are drugs discovered? What determines the price for a drug? What is the difference between a generic and non-generic drug? These questions will be examined with an interdisciplinary approach. Topics include the isolation of compounds from natural sources, the screening of compounds for biological activity, structure-activity relationships of drugs, computer-assisted drug design, combinatorial chemistry, bioinformatics, the FDA approval process for new drugs, and the economic and business aspects of pharmaceutical investment and development.
    Same as: CHEM 341 , ECON 341  
    GenEd: UDGE-B, UDGE-D
    CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches
  

  • BUS 342 - The Zoo: Conservation, Education, and Recreation (Cross-listed as BIOL 342, ECON 342, EDUC 342)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
    An interdisciplinary study of zoos and zoological gardens from scientific, managerial, business, recreational, and educational perspectives. Analyzes how these perspectives are linked within zoo practices. The course will include an in-depth case study of a local zoo. Field trips to local zoos will be required.
    Same as: BIOL 342 , ECON 342 , EDUC 342  
  

  • BUS 344 - The Library: Collections, Services, & Instruction (Cross-listed as ECON 344, EDUC 344, LIB 344)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    A study of university, school (K-12), public, and special libraries from business, economic, library science, and educational perspectives. Analyzes how these perspectives are linked within library practices. A study of local libraries and field trips.
    Same as: ECON 344 , EDUC 344 , LIB 344  
    GenEd: UDGE-D
    CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches
  

  • BUS 349 - History of Business and Economics in North America (Cross-listed as ECON 349, HIST 349)

    Units: 3
    Three hours of lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    Examines the growth and development of the economies of North America since colonial times. Addresses social, ethical, economic, and management issues during the development of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Analyzes the business principles underlying the growth and development of the economies.
    Same as: ECON 349 , HIST 349  
    GenEd: UDGE-D
    CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches, International Perspectives
  

  • BUS 434 - The Museum: Culture, Business, and Education (Cross-listed as ART 434, EDUC 434)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    An interdisciplinary, in-depth study of a museum from the perspective of art, business, and education. Analyzes how artistic values, business and management issues, and educational projects are linked within museum practices. Each term this course is offered it will focus on a specific museum in the area. Repeatable up to 9 units.
    Same as: ART 434 , EDUC 434  
    GenEd: UDGE-C, UDGE-D
    CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches
  

  • BUS 435 - The Music Museum (Cross-listed as ECON 435, EDUC 435, PAMU 435)

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    An interdisciplinary study of music museums from the perspectives of music history, appreciation and production, business, economics, and education. Analyzes how these disciplines are linked within music museum practices. Includes an in-depth study of a local music museum.
    Same as: ECON 435 , EDUC 435 , PAMU 435  
    GenEd: UDGE-C, UDGE-D
    CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches
  

  • BUS 491 - Lecture Series in Entertainment Industry (Cross-listed as ART 491, PA 491)

    Units: 1
    Two hours lecture bi-weekly.
    Bi-weekly series of guest lectures focusing on a variety of issues pertinent to the entertainment industry. Entertainment professionals will address topics that cover but are not limited to aspects of management, marketing, production, performance and entertainment-related technologies. Repeatable by topic up to 3 units.
    Same as: ART 491 , PA 491  
  

  • BUS 492 - Service Learning/Internship

    Units: 3
    Variable hours
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor
    Individual internship through service learning. Repeat 3 times up to 9 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 498 - Faculty-Student Collaborative Research in Social Business (Cross-listed as ECON 498, SOC 498)

    Units: 2-3
    Two to six hours activity per week
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 /ECON 203 /SOC 203 , BUS 301 /ECON 301 /SOC 301  and Consent of Instructor
    Engage in the creation of original intellectual or creative work by collaborating with a faculty member on research of a social business. Includes in-depth and possible on-site study of a social business using knowledge from previous courses in the minor/certificate; and the writing of a case study about the chosen social business.
    Same as: ECON 498 , SOC 498  
  

  • BUS 499 - Capstone

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite(s): All lower and upper division major requirements with a grade of C- or better, with the exception that one of MIS 310  or MGT 326  may be taken concurrently.
    An integration of all prior business core subject matter via two major components: 1) Teams of students participate in a PC-based simulation of an ongoing (fictitious) international business. Requires decision-making under uncertainty but within strict deadlines, competitor analysis, and formal oral/written reporting of results. 2) Individually and in teams, students analyze, research, discuss and report on complex written business cases - which provides interdisciplinary exposure.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 500 - Economics for Managers

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Presents Economics for MBA students, both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Topics include market structure, demand analysis, consumer behavior, nature of the firm, measuring economic activity, inflation, unemployment, money and banking, and the role of the government. Offered with an extensive online component.
  

  • BUS 502 - Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Overview of core quantitative skills for effective managerial decision-making. Topics include statistical principles, regression analysis, forecasting, multi-attribute decision-making, benefit-cost analysis, and spreadsheet modeling of businesses cases. Offered with an extensive online component.
  

  • BUS 504 - Introduction to Accounting and Finance

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Presents an overview of the role of accounting and finance in business. The first part of the course focuses on accounting as the language of business. Topics include basic assumptions and principles of accounting, the content and purpose of financial statements, and uses and limitations of the financial statements. The second part of the course focuses on the role of finance in supporting the functional areas of a business. Topics include time value of money, asset valuations, risk, cost and structure of capitals. Offered with an extensive online component.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 506 - Principles of Management and Marketing

    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Presents an overview of the disciplines of management and marketing. Explains the basic elements of effective management and marketing practices. Combines management and marketing disciplines through graduate, seminar-style, discussion sessions. Offered with an extensive online component.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 508 - Business Ethics and Law

    Units: 3
    Three hour seminar per week
    An overview of the ethical environment for business operations, with a special emphasis on the legal environment. Explores decision-making frameworks for managers in addressing ethical and legal issues that confront modern business organizations. Offered with an extensive online component.
  

  • BUS 510 - Managerial and Organizational Behavior

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Develops the managerial skills that affect individual and group performance in organizations. Topics include managerial communication, team-building, negotiation, conflict resolution, and intercultural management.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 520 - Strategy and Leadership

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    An integrated overview of strategy, strategic planning, and strategic management for business leaders. Special emphasis is on the role of leadership in the strategic management process. Through the use of complex business cases the course analyzes the major elements of strategic management and the interactions among major participants.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 521 - Special Topics in Management

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor
    In-depth analysis of current topics in management. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable by topic up to 6 units.
  

  • BUS 522 - Special Topics in Social Business

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in social business. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable by topic up to 6 units.
  

  • BUS 523 - Special Topics in Economics

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in economics. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable up to 6 units.
  

  • BUS 524 - Special Topics in Human Resource Management

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in human resource management. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable up to 6 units.
  

  • BUS 525 - Special Topics in Strategy

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in strategy. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable up to 6 units.
  

  • BUS 526 - Special Topics in Career Development

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in career development. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable up to 6 units.
  

  • BUS 527 - Special Topics in Entrepreneurial Management

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in entrepreneurial management. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable up to 6 units.
  

  • BUS 528 - Special Topics in Management Information Systems

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in management information systems. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable up to 6 units.
  

  • BUS 529 - Special Topics in Business Operations

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in business operations. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable up to 6 units.
  

  • BUS 530 - Managing Business Operations

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Managing a firm’s business operations involves the design, operation, and improvement of systems that create and deliver product and services to customers. Topics include change management, product design, process selection, quality management, supply chain design, strategy and control.
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 531 - Special Topics in Business

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor
    Consent of Instructor In-depth analysis of current topics in business. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable by topic.
  

  • BUS 532 - Special Topics in International Business

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in international business. Topics vary each semester. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 533 - Special Topics in Supply Chain Management

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in supply chain managment. Topics vary each semester. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 534 - Special Topics in Electronic Commerce

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in electronic commerce. Topics vary each semester. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 535 - Special Topics in Real Estate

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in real estate. Topics vary each semester. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 536 - Special Topics in Business Analytics

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in business analytics. Topics vary each semester. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 537 - Special Topics in Healthcare and Biopharma

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in healthcare and biopharmaceutical sector. Topics vary each semester. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 540 - Accounting for Managerial Decision Making

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Presents essential accounting concepts for managers in business organizations. Emphasis on development of the ability to read and interpret public and internal financial reports, and use of accounting information to control and evaluate performance and to facilitate management decision making.  
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 541 - Special Topics in Finance

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in finance. Topics vary each semester. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 542 - Special Topics in Accounting

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in accounting. Topics vary each semester. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • BUS 543 - Special Topics in Marketing

    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    In-depth analysis of current topics in marketing. Topics vary each semester. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units
    Graded: Letter Grade
 

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