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BIOL 442L Advanced Genetics Laboratory - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): BIOL 442
Laboratory exercises to accompany BIOL 442 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring, odd years
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BIOL 450 Molecular Biology - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 350 /BIOL 350L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 450L
This course is a single semester course that will focus on the molecular mechanisms of in vivo and in vitro gene expression. The course will introduce students to the techniques used for the isolation, manipulation and expression of recombinant DNA as well as the control of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Subjects to be discussed will include (but are not limited to): DNA cloning, genome sequencing and genomics, recombinant protein expression and the application of molecular biology to modern medicine and agriculture.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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BIOL 450L Molecular Biology Laboratory - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 350 /BIOL 350L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 450
This course is a hands on instructional laboratory course that complements BIOL 450 lecture, Molecular Biology. Students will perform experiments routinely used to investigate the structure and function of genes. These include: the purification of DNA from cells, the isolation, cloning, disruption and overexpression of genes as well as the analysis and comparison of DNA and protein sequences.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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BIOL 451 Molecular Techniques - 4 credits
A research-based practicum on techniques of DNA analysis. Laboratory exercises serve as an introduction to DNA purification, quantitation and sequencing, PCR, gel electrophoresis, enzyme digestion and cloning.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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BIOL 455 Marine Botany - 3 credits
Equivalent: MSCI 455
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 122 or MSCI 302 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite(s): BIOL 455L
A field course in marine flora with emphasis on ecology and functional morphology. Work will stress the roles of marine bacteria, fungi, algae, and angiosperms in coastal marine communities.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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BIOL 455L Marine Botany Laboratory - 1 credit
Equivalent: MSCI 455L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 455
The laboratory will demonstrate the topics and principles presented in lecture.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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BIOL 461 Ornithology - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 and BIOL 122
Corequisite(s): BIOL 461L
The study of birds with emphasis on morphological and behavioral adaptations exhibited by birds in response to their environment. Laboratory exercises introduce the student to the diversity of birds with emphasis on the avifauna of North America. Topics include field identification of species, morphological and behavioral adaptions for feeding and locomotion, bird assemblages of the southeastern United States, and censusing procedures for estimating population densities.
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BIOL 461L Ornithology Laboratory - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): BIOL 461
Field experience and exercises to accompany BIOL 461 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring, odd years
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BIOL 466 Ecology of Fishes - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 122 /BIOL 122L or MSCI 302 /MSCI 302L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 466L
Topics covered include: temperature relations, bioenergetics, niche, competition, predator-prey interactions, habitat use, foraging, assemblages, invasive species, and conservation.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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BIOL 466L Ecology of Fishes Laboratory - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 122 /BIOL 122L or MSCI 302 /MSCI 302L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 466
Topics to be covered include: respiration, calorimetry, growth models, diet analyses, fish sampling, fish passage, fish assemblages, and predator-prey interactions.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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BIOL 470 Biology of Aging - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 , PSYC 423 , or SOC 455
A study of aging in cells, organ systems and organisms with emphasis on the human aging process. Topics include biological changes associated with aging and factors that affect the rate of aging.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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BIOL 481 Freshwater Ecology - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 370 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite(s): BIOL 481L
Interactions of physical, chemical, and biological properties of freshwater ecosystems (i.e., groundwater, wetlands, lakes, and streams.)
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, even years
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BIOL 481L Freshwater Ecology Laboratory - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 370L or permission of the instructor
Corequisite(s): BIOL 481
Laboratory and field exercises devoted to understanding the interactions of physical, chemical, and biological properties of freshwater ecosystems.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, even years
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BIOL 482 Plant Ecology - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 and BIOL 122
Corequisite(s): BIOL 482L
A survey of natural plant communities and theories of plant ecology including the interrelationships between plants and their environment.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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BIOL 482L Plant Ecology Laboratory - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121L and BIOL 122L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 482
Applications of principles and techniques used in the study of plants and their ecology, both in the lab and in the field.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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BIOL 484 Conservation Ecology - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 370
Corequisite(s): BIOL 484L
This course will provide students with a comprehensive framework of conservation ecology. Students that successfully complete this course will learn the techniques used to study biodiversity and become familiar with the framework used to address problems in conservation biology.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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BIOL 484L Conservation Ecology Laboratory - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): BIOL 484
This lab course gives students the opportunity to further their knowledge of conservation biology through hands-on, field and laboratory-based exercises.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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BIOL 485 Vertebrate Zoology - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 122 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite(s): BIOL 485L
The classification and natural history of vertebrates with additional emphasis on adaptive features in the functional morphology and ethology of animals.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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BIOL 485L Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): BIOL 485 or permission of the instructor
Laboratory and field experiences emphasizing the topics covered in BIOL 485 . Laboratories will be centered around field observations of local vertebrates and may include field trips at “unusual” times - nights, early mornings and weekends.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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BIOL 486 Apex Predators and Other Endangered Wildlife - 3 credits
Equivalent: ENVI 486
Apex predators like sharks, lions, tigers, wolves, crocodiles, bears, eagles, dolphins and other animals all play important ecological roles, and many are also endangered by human activities. This course covers aspects of the life histories, ecology, and conservation biology of this diverse group. Classes will be supplemented by field trips to aquaria, nature parks, and/or wildlife preserves. There is a course fee for this course, and potential additional entrance fees.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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BIOL 488 Wetland Plant Ecology - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 , BIOL 122 or MSCI 302
Corequisite(s): BIOL 488L ) (BIOL 370 is recommended
An introduction to wetland types, wetland processes, and wetland management. Types of wetlands covered will include tidal freshwater, tidal saltwater, mangroves, interior freshwater, bogs, swamps, and riparian. Processes covered will include hydrology, biogeochemistry, and biological adaptation. Wetland management topics will include wetland definitions, classification, evaluation, manipulation, creation, and protection.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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BIOL 488L Wetland Plant Ecology Laboratory - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): MSCI 302L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 488 ) (BIOL 370L is recommended
Applications of principles and techniques used in the study of wetland plants and their ecology, both in the lab and in the field.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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BIOL 492 Phylogenomics - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 350 /BIOL 350L
This course introduces students to the basic principles of how genomic data is used to interpret phylogenetic relationships among taxa. Students review aspects of both evolutionary processes and phylogenetic theory to develop an understanding of how genomic data can be applied to answer questions in these fields using the available software tools.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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BIOL 499 Q* Directed Undergraduate Research - 1 to 6 credits
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor and approved contract
Selected and structured undergraduate research projects conducted with faculty direction and participation. Projects will involve the exploration of biological problems with the scientific method.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 120 Q Introduction to the Global Culture of Business - 3 credits
This course provides a foundation of basic business concepts in the context of current issues and trends in a global organizational setting. All content areas of the College of Business are surveyed with an emphasis on the impacts of cultural differences on finance, accounting, management, and marketing practices. Differences in cultural norms and values are considered along with basic global social and economic institutions and the global economic and legal systems in which businesses operate. This course emphasizes thinking critically about ethics and sustainability as applied to global problems and communicating about these issues both in written and oral formats.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 201 Financial Accounting - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in UNIV 110
The financial accounting cycle with emphasis on using financial statements and budgets to initiate and assess business operation, preparation of financial statements, budgets, and business plan for a service and manufacturing company.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 202 Managerial Accounting - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 201
Continuation of CBAD 201 . Accounting for and reporting revenue and expense cycles; accounting for operations in a corporate environment, including job-order and standard costing of inventories; accounting for noncurrent assets, capital expenditure decisions, long-term debt, and capital stock.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 203 Fraud Detection - 3 credits
Fraud Detection provides an introduction to the behavioral and social factors that motivate occupational offenders. It provides an analysis and taxonomy of the three main categories of occupational fraud and abuse: asset misappropriation, corruption, and fraudulent financial reporting. It includes the various ways fraud and occupational abuse occur, methods to identify exposures to loss, and appropriate prevention, detection, and investigation approaches.
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CBAD 222 Brown Scholars Seminar (Restricted to Brown Scholars) - 0 to 2 credits
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor
A series of workshops designed to help the Brown Scholars develop leadership and organizational skills and to plan activities for the students in the Each 1 Teach 1 Entrepreneurship Institute. Topics will include time management, team dynamics, project management and leadership development. Students will apply their leadership and organizational skills by designing activities and organizing a fundraiser. This course may be repeated for credit.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 290 Integrated Business Communication - 3 credits
Equivalent: ENGL 290
The course examines methods of business communication with key stakeholders and provides practical applications for written, oral, and interpersonal communications.
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CBAD 291 Business Statistics - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in UNIV 110 , and a grade of ‘C’ or better in one of the following: MATH 138 , MATH 130 , MATH 130B , MATH 132 , or MATH 160 or MATH 160B
Basic methods of descriptive statistics and statistical inference; probability, hypothesis testing, and linear regression with an emphasis on decision making in business. Students who complete CBAD 291 may not receive credit for PSYC 225 or STAT 201 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 292 Decision Analysis - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 291
Emphasis on logical/rational decision making using Microsoft Excel to implement decision support models and techniques to solve real world problems. Topics include modeling of risk and uncertainty, forecasting, and constrained resource optimization.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 297 Q Internship Experience - 0 to 12 credits
Prerequisite(s): CBAD 120
The Internship Experience is a supervised work experience in a business setting. The specific work environment and student’s job responsibilities must be approved, in advance, by supervising faculty. Students will be required to establish specific learning goals, keep track of their hours and/or activities, complete a final project or reflective essay regarding the experience, and will have their performance evaluated by their workplace supervisor. Students must work a minimum of sixty (60) hours in the internship environment per credit hour earned. Students may receive from zero to twelve (0 - 12) credit hours for the Internship Experience course. The course may be repeated up to three times.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CBAD 301 Q* Management and Organizations - 3 credits
Survey of the basic principles of management with emphasis on social and behavioral issues, provides the basis for thinking about complex business situations in the framework of the management process.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CBAD 302 Q Business Sustainability - 3 credits
According to the United Nations, sustainable development is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” – un.org. This course explores a systems approach to business by incorporating the people-planet-profits model as the foundation for understanding sustainability in general and as it applies to business. Through a variety of activities, students examine how business can be a catalyst for positive change in a world of finite resources while benefiting all stakeholders and providing a long-term competitive advantage.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CBAD 344 Legal Environment of Business - 3 credits
The legal and judicial system, the law and business (tort, contracts, agency, business organizations), government and regulations, and government protection.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 345 Commercial Law - 3 credits
The law of contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code, including the sale of goods, commercial paper, bank deposits and collections, secured transactions, debtor and creditor rights, bailments and bankruptcy.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 350 Q* Marketing - 3 credits
A study of the marketing of goods and services, including legal, social, economic, and technological considerations; consumer behavior and target markets; product; pricing; promotion; channels of distribution, and development of marketing strategy.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 360 Stock Market Challenge - 1 credit
Offers participation in a realistic stock market simulation. Students compete in managing a portfolio of stocks. Open to all students in the University. Pass/Fail grading only. This course may be repeated for credit.
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CBAD 363 Business Finance - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 201 , CBAD 291 or STAT 201 , ECON 101 or ECON 201 , and a grade of ‘C’ or better in one of the following: MATH 130 , MATH 130B , MATH 132 , MATH 138 , or MATH 160 or MATH 160B
Theoretical foundation of optimal financial policy with an emphasis on working capital, capital budgeting, financing, and dividend decisions and how they affect the valuation of the firm.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CBAD 364 Q* Operations Management - 3 credits
Equivalent: HRTM 364
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 292
Prereq/Corequisite(s): CBAD 301
An introduction to the design, operation, and improvement of service, manufacturing, and distribution processes. The integration of operations management with other organizational functions to achieve strategic goals is discussed throughout the course.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CBAD 366 Introduction to Real Estate - 3 credits
An overview of legal, governmental, and market forces which combine with land and materials to form the unique commodity called real estate. Introduces career opportunities, decision methodologies, and market dynamics in the areas of finance, appraisal, market analyses, brokerage, and property management.
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CBAD 373 Q* Business Integration and Application - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202 and CBAD 202
Prereq/Corequisite(s): CBAD 292 , CBAD 301 , CBAD 350 , and CBAD 363
This course reviews key concepts from the pre-core courses in financial and managerial accounting, micro and macroeconomics, and expands understanding of core courses in marketing, finance, and management. This course provides an appreciation for how accounting, finance, management, and marketing principles work together in a business environment. In this course we emphasize thinking critically and ethically about complex problems and effective oral and written communication.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 393 Management Information Systems - 3 credits
Equivalent: HRTM 393
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 301
A study of the use of information systems in business, emphasis is on the identification of practical, managerial, and ethical dilemmas related to the development, implementation, and use of information systems.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 399 Independent Study -
Written contract between the student and the instructor, and approved by the dean. A maximum of 15 credit hours of Business Administration 399 and CBAD 499 combined may be taken.
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CBAD 401 International Business - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 120 , CBAD 301 , and CBAD 350
A study of the significant aspects of international business operations, including historical development of foreign trade policy and operative problems of international business operations, principle areas of study are: international business and the nation-state, assessing and forecasting the international business environment, and managing the multinational enterprise.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 402 Q Study Abroad in Business - 0 credits
Restriction(s): (Restricted to students participating in an approved study abroad experience
This course requires travel to a foreign country on a study abroad program in business. Students participating in this course explore the global nature of competition and how people and organizations differ across cultures and countries. Students participate in pre-departure orientation sessions and post-travel reflections and assessments. This course may be repeated to denote each study abroad experience. Requires travel abroad.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CBAD 403 Actuarial Science Exam Preparation - 1 credit
Equivalent: MATH 403
This course is required for a minor. Serves as a testing and preparation opportunity for students planning to sit for the three associate level Actuarial Science exams.
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CBAD 411 Q* Law and Resort Tourism Management - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 344 ; HRTM majors must have also completed HRTM 180 with a grade of ‘C’ or better
This course enables managers to understand the law and particular legal aspects as they relate to the hospitality industry, to appreciate the unique legal and regulatory structures & processes confronted in the industry, to be better able to engage effectively with legal counsel, regulatory agencies, courts, and to identify strategic management initiatives for prevention of situations which lead to legal actions and liability in the industry.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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CBAD 412 Marketing Law - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 344
The course provides students with an overview of legal issues related to the marketing function of organizations, the legal structures and regulatory processes that govern marketing at the federal, state and local levels. Specific legal topics include protection of intellectual property; law of sales of goods, product liability and warranties; anti-trust law; consumer protection, regulation of unfair and deceptive acts in commerce, commercial free speech, and trends in the law of marketing. The course focuses on the role of managers and tools in making decisions that comply with legal expectations, leverage marketing law to strategic advantage, prevent legal disputes and effectively manage marketing legal processes. The course goal is to educate future managers on making more informed decisions when confronted with potential legal issues regarding the marketing function and to effectively deal with legal counsel in their resolution.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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CBAD 413 Legal Aspects of Real Estate - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CBAD 344 or permission of the instructor
The course provides an introduction to the law and legal environment governing real estate. The course covers such topics as the Nature of Real Property and Rights; Real Estate Transactions, Regulatory Structures Governing Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Considerations; Landlord-Tenant Relationships; Liability Issues, Consumer Protection, and Global Real Estate Issues. The course goal is to train individuals in real estate careers on the legal environment of real estate, legal astuteness in dealing with real estate counsel and regulatory bodies, and to better make informed strategic decisions on real estate issues and their implications to stakeholders.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 426 Managerial Economics - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 301
Study of the theory of the firm, elasticity, product and cost, market concentration and integration. Topics include differing market environments, market power, pricing strategies, market failure, and subsequent government intervention.
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CBAD 449 Q Business Analytics - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 292
Focuses on developing analytic thinking capabilities in a business context. Emphasis is placed on data-driven business decision making using analytic tools to design and implement business strategies and tactics and to evaluate their effectiveness. Topics include the nature of analytic thinking, analytic competition, building analytic skills, and creating and revising analytic models. This course involves developing an understanding of how to use analytic tools in a competitive advantage.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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CBAD 460 Capital Budgeting - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 363
Financial theory and techniques for the analysis and solution of financial problems dealing with asset management. Major emphasis is on the management of long-term assets; however, working capital management will also be covered.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 478 Q Strategic Management - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CBAD 301 , CBAD 350 , CBAD 363 , and CBAD 373
This course focuses on how firms can create and sustain competitive advantage through strategic fit between the firm and its external environment. Particular attention will be paid to integrating the functional areas of the firm to engender a general management perspective.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CBAD 497 Q Business Internship - 3 to 12 credits
Prerequisite(s): junior standing, minimum GPA of 2.5, and approval of the Director of the Wall Center for Excellence
The Business Internship is a supervised work experience in a business setting. The specific work environment and student’s job responsibilities must be approved, in advance, by supervising faculty. Students will be required to maintain a detailed journal relative to their workplace activities, establish specific learning goals, complete a reflective essay regarding the experience, and will be evaluated by their workplace supervisor. Students must work a minimum of sixty (60) hours in the internship environment per credit hour earned. Students may receive from three to twelve (3-12) credit hours for the Business Internship course, which may be repeated up to three (3) times for credit; however, students cannot earn more than a total of twelve (12) business internship credit hours over the course of a single undergraduate program and only six (6) credit hours may be applied toward the minimum credit hours required for a single Coastal Carolina University degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CBAD 498 Industry Field Study - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): permission of the dean
Structured around visits to selected corporations and organizations where management officials will discuss matters confronting today’s businessmen, this course is designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world of business. An honors course consisting of students selected by the Wall College of Business Administration on the basis of academic achievement.
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CBAD 499 Q* Selected Topics in Business - 0-3 credits
Provides Business Administration majors an opportunity to study in small groups, selected topics in business/economics under the guidance of a faculty member. A maximum of 15 credit hours of CBAD 399 and CBAD 499 combined may be taken. This course may be repeated up to three times for credit.
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CHEM 101 Introductory Chemistry - 3 credits
Corequisite(s): CHEM 101L
A one semester survey course in chemistry designed primarily for non-science majors. Engineering, science, pre-med, and other majors requiring more than one semester of chemistry should not enroll in this course.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 101L Introductory Chemistry Laboratory - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): CHEM 101
A one semester course in chemistry laboratory designed primarily for non-science majors. Engineering, Science, Pre-Med, and other majors requiring more than one semester of chemistry should not enroll in this course. Three lecture hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 104 Kitchen Chemistry - 3 credits
Corequisite(s): CHEM 104L
This course is designed to integrate chemistry and cooking. An investigation of the chemical and physical properties of food, and the performing experiments that effect the flavor and characteristics of these foods based on these chemical and physical properties.
Semester(s) Offered: Summer
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CHEM 104L Kitchen Chemistry Laboratory - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): CHEM 104
This course is designed to integrate chemistry and cooking. An investigation of the chemical and physical properties of food, and the performing experiments that effect the flavor and characteristics of these foods based on these chemical and physical properties.
Semester(s) Offered: Summer
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CHEM 109 Problem Solving in Chemistry - 3 credits
This course focuses on the development of problem solving skills necessary to successfully solve problems in general chemistry. The course looks at various methods of problem solving pertaining to topics including dimensional analysis, stoichiometry, titrations, calorimetry and various others topics related to general chemistry.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CHEM 111 General Chemistry I - 3 credits
Corequisite(s): CHEM 111L
A survey of chemical structure, reactivity and physical properties. Topics include dimensional analysis, atomic theory, chemical nomenclature, gas laws, and thermodynamics.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 111L General Chemistry Laboratory I - 1 credit
Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 111
This course is an introduction to qualitative inorganic reaction chemistry and quantitative methods of chemical analysis, three hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 112 General Chemistry II - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 /CHEM 111L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 112L
A continuation of the survey of chemical structure, reactivity, and physical properties. Topics include, thermodynamics, intra- and intermolecular bonding theory, quantitative treatment of chemical kinetics, aqueous solution equilibria, and electrochemistry.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 112L General Chemistry Laboratory II - 1 credit
Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 112
This course consists of laboratory methods of quantitative study of chemical kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 150 Communication in Physical Science - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 or PHYS 137
This course is a basic introduction to various forms of communication of scientific information in the physical sciences. The utilization of library resources, electronic resources and journals in research, project development and presentation is reviewed. Search techniques as well as critical evaluation of the material retrieved are discussed as they relate to developing a new project, or reviewing the current status of research in a given topic. Students are expected to present findings and research in both oral and written forms. Exposure to ongoing research projects within the department is integral to this course.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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CHEM 299 Introduction to Research - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112 /CHEM 112L
This course is a basic introduction to the utilization of library resources, electronic resources and journals in research. Search techniques as well as critical evaluation of the material obtained are discussed as it relates to developing a new project, or reviewing the current status of research in a given topic. Exposure to ongoing research projects within the department is integral to this course.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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CHEM 301 Workshop Leader Training - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor and acceptance into the Department of Chemistry workshop leader program
This course focuses on the preparation of leaders for workshops in chemistry. Learning theory, group dynamics, pedagogy, and student development as they apply to chemistry workshops are covered. The course is also used to review workshop and related course materials. Enrollment in this course at least once is a requirement for all chemistry workshop leaders.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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CHEM 306 Chemical Demonstrations - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in CHEM 112
A lab based course that focuses on techniques required for conducting chemical demonstrations. Techniques include preparing handout materials, preparing solutions and presenting demonstrations in front of various types of audiences. The course meets one time per week for three hours. This course may be repeated two times for credit.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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CHEM 311 Inorganic Chemistry - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112
This course deals with concepts and models of inorganic chemistry including electronic structure, the periodic table, bonding, thermodynamics, solvent systems, oxidation and reduction, periodic trends of the chemistry of main group elements, and an overview of transition metal chemistry.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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CHEM 311L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112 /CHEM 112L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 311
This laboratory course parallels the inorganic chemistry lecture course and includes experiments in basic nuclear chemistry, computational chemistry of atomic properties and their periodic trends, electrochemistry, symmetry, synthesis and characterization of coordination compounds and the spectroscopic study of stoichiometry and stability constants of coordination compounds.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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CHEM 321 Quantitative Analysis - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112 /CHEM 112L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 321L
Theory and practice of “wet” analytical methods including statistics, volumetric analysis, simple and coupled aqueous equilibria, including spreadsheet analysis and simulation methods. Fundamentals of spectrophotometry and potentiometry.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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CHEM 321L Quantitative Analysis Laboratory - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): CHEM 321
The practice and application of “wet” analytical methods including solution preparation, volumetric, spectrophotometric and potentiometric methods.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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CHEM 331 General Organic Chemistry I - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112 /CHEM 112L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 331L
Nomenclature, synthesis, and reactions of carbon compounds.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 331L General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): CHEM 331
A survey of laboratory methods of organic chemistry.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 332 General Organic Chemistry II - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 331 /CHEM 331L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 332L
A continuation of CHEM 331 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 332L General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 331L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 332
Laboratory exercises to accompany CHEM 332 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 341 Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 212 and MATH 161 or MATH 161B
Students may not take both CHEM 341 and PHYS 341 for credit. Statistical thermodynamics provides a link between the microscopic and bulk properties of matter. The course begins with the derivation of the Boltzmann distribution and the partition function followed by the use of the partition function to obtain thermodynamic information about various systems. The partition function is further developed to investigate the translational, rotational and vibrational modes of motion. Finally, the equations developed are applied to the energies of modes of motion, the heat capacities of substances, residual entropies, and the equilibrium consistent of a reaction and its variation with temperature.
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CHEM 351 Biochemistry I - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 332 /CHEM 332L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 351L
Three 1-hour lectures. Structure and function of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. Enzyme kinetics and mechanisms. Membrane structure and function. Metabolism principles glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid cycle, electron transport, and oxidative phosphorylation. Carbohydrates and fatty acid metabolisms. Photosynthesis.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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CHEM 351L Biochemistry Laboratory I - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): CHEM 351
This course covers experiments designed to reinforce those topics covered in the lecture. Protein analysis and purification, enzyme activity determination, lipid extraction and analysis, and electrophoretic analyses.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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CHEM 352 Biochemistry II - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 351 /CHEM 351L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 352L
Three 1-hour lectures. Structure and function of mononucleotides, amino acid and nucleotide metabolism. Lipid and amino acid synthesis. Organization, replication, repair and expression of DNA. Viruses, receptors and information transfer. Biotechnology methods and applications of DNA restriction, sequencing, cloning and probing.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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CHEM 352L Q* Biochemistry Laboratory II - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 351 /CHEM 351L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 352
This course covers experiments designed to reinforce those topics covered in the lecture: protein synthesis, nucleic acid extractions, and electrophoretic analyses.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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CHEM 353 Physical Biochemistry - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 205 or PHYS 211 , MATH 160 or MATH 160B , and CHEM 332
Corequisite(s): CHEM 353L
This course develops mathematically the physical principles in chemistry and how they are applied to tackle important problems in biochemistry, biology and medicine. Topics include laws of thermodynamics applied to biological molecules, kinetics of life processes, including the rate of reactions, and applying the laws to complex biological processes, the dynamics of microscopic systems, and general features of spectroscopy with applications to biological systems in the area of photobiology.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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CHEM 353L Physical Biochemistry Laboratory - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): CHEM 353
This course will focus on experiments that will provide insight into the physical principles of chemistry and how they are applied to tackle important problems in biochemistry, biology and medicine. We will spend time on spectroscopic techniques including UV-VIS, fluorescence and NMR techniques, data collection, data manipulation and scientific writing. We will also familiarize ourselves with software used for theoretical quantum calculations of biological molecules.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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CHEM 354 Techniques in Biotechnology and Biochemistry - 4 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112 /CHEM 112L
This course is designed to give student laboratory experience to better prepare them for graduate school and the job market. The techniques students can anticipate learning are: basic spectrophotometry, enzymology, protein purification from a crude tissue sample, ELISA, Western Blot, macromolecular synthesis, molecular cloning, SDS-PAGE and DNA electrophoresis. The lecture is designed to present the theory of each laboratory exercise, new technologies, science ethics and job preparation skills.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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CHEM 361 Chemical Reaction Kinetics - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 332 /CHEM 332L and MATH 161 or MATH 161B
This course introduces the principle of chemical kinetics, the study of reaction rates and how these rates may be measured and interpreted. This leads reaction mechanisms and the analysis of elementary steps of reactions. Following this, complex reactions such as, chain reactions, polymerization and photochemical reactions are studied. Lastly, a discussion of diffusion-controlled and activation-controlled reactions is presented.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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CHEM 371 Nuclear Chemistry - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in PHYS 212 or PHYS 213 or PHYS 214 , and CHEM 112 , and MATH 160 or MATH 160B
This course introduces the nature of radiation and radioactivity; the study of decay processes; the introduction to properties of atomic nuclei; nuclear processes in chemical, biological, medical and environmental applications of radioactivity. Kinetics and Energetics of Nuclear Reactions, Nuclear stability, fission, and nuclear fusion would be covered. Chemical techniques, radiation safety and nuclear instrumentation would also be addressed. The use of nuclear processes in non-radioactive areas of human activity such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy in synthetic organic chemistry, in physical chemistry and for structural analysis in macromolecular chemistry will be discussed.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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CHEM 372 Organometallics - 2 credits
Prerequisite(s): Completion of CHEM 332 /CHEM 332L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 372L
Course focuses on providing students with an environment similar to graduate school. Students will engage directly with the primary literature in the field of organometallics, have weekly group meetings, and give oral presentations covering both ‘classic’ and ‘current’ journal articles. Organometallic concepts such as the 18-electron rule, metal oxidation states, Lewis acid-base chemistry, ligand and reaction types, mechanisms and catalytic cycles will be covered and related to both the literature and work occurring in the laboratory portion of this course. Lecture meets twice per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring, odd years
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CHEM 372L Organometallics Laboratory - 2 credits
Prerequisite(s): Completion of CHEM 332 /CHEM 332L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 372
Course focuses on providing students with an environment similar to graduate school. In lab, students will engage directly with the primary literature in the field of organometallics, develop a retrosynthetic route for synthesizing a target macromolecule, learn new computer software for molecular modeling, gain experience on high-end instrumentation, and learn to work as a successful member of a research team. Laboratory meets twice per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring, odd years
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CHEM 398 Junior Chemistry Seminar - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 299
This course covers oral and written presentations of literature research papers. Review of library and online searching in bibliography development. Critical review of peer manuscripts and presentations. Career planning and management.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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CHEM 399 Independent Study - 1 to 6 credits
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor and approved contract
Directed study and/or research on specific topics.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 405 Principles of Physical Chemistry - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112 , PHYS 202 or PHYS 212 , and MATH 160 or MATH 160B
This course covers the fundamental principles of chemical and physical changes as related to bulk properties and molecular structure, especially as they are related to biochemical processes. Topics are: gas properties, kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium quantum chemistry, spectroscopy and statistical thermodynamics.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.
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CHEM 411 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 332 /CHEM 332L or permission of the instructor
Corequisite(s): CHEM 411L
Concepts and models in inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding and symmetry requirements, transition metal compounds, crystal theory, and spectroscopic methods for inorganic compound identification.
Semester(s) Offered: S, alternate years.
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CHEM 411L Advanced Inorganic Laboratory - 1 credit
Corequisite(s): CHEM 411
Synthesis and characterization of selected inorganic compounds. This experimental work supplements the theoretical material presented in CHEM 411 .
Semester(s) Offered: S, alternate years.
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CHEM 422 Instrumental Analysis - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 321 /CHEM 321L or special permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): CHEM 422L
Theory and applications of instrumental methods of analysis. Elemental and molecular spectroscopies along with mass spectrometry are discussed with respect to instrumentation and methods. Chromatographic instrumentation and methods are also discussed. Focus is based upon different areas of emphasis within the chemistry program.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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CHEM 422L Instrumental Analysis Laboratory - 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 321 /CHEM 321L or special permission of the instructor
Corequisite(s): CHEM 422
Experiments are performed that are project-based. Successful completion of these projects generally involve the use and mastery of several instruments discussed in lecture. The experiments to be performed are tailored to fulfill the needs of the different areas of emphasis within the chemistry program.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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CHEM 425 Electrochemistry - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112
Basic fundamentals of electrochemical reactions as they relate to the various areas of chemistry will be covered. Applications of electrochemistry in batteries, fuel cells, corrosion, electroanalytical methods, biochemical processes and other current areas of interest will be discussed.
Semester(s) Offered: S, alternate years, as needed.
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CHEM 433 Advanced Organic Chemistry - 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 332 /CHEM 332L
The course supplements and extends the knowledge base of CHEM 331 -CHEM 332 . This course explores the strategies and methods used in modern synthetic organic chemistry. Focus is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms and how they can be used to explain selectivity. Examples from the current literature are used to illustrate these principles.
Semester(s) Offered: As needed.
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