An introduction to fundamental theory, principles and procedures for service and merchandising enterprises with emphasis on such topics as merchandise inventory, plant assets, promissory notes, accounting systems, payroll, internal control, bad debts, adjustments and financial statements. Students may receive one credit or three credits but not both. Students enrolling for one credit will cover approximately one-third of the course. [Fall, Spring] Applied Learning-Entrepreneurship [3 credits] [4 contact hours]
This course is designed to meet the needs of internal management in the decision-making process. Emphasis will be on the interpretation of accounting data and approaches to problem solving. Topics covered will include theory and behavior of costs, cost-profit-volume relationships, decision-making, costing systems, and financial statement analysis. Not open to students receiving credit in ACCT 102. Prerequisite: ACCT 101 [Fall, Spring] Applied Learning-Other [3 credits] [4 contact hours]
A second year level course designed for students with a special interest in management. The course assimilates previous learning and presents more advanced techniques, examines the most modern and advanced managerial and administrative principles and theories, and applies these to the solutions of incidents, case studies and actual business situations. [Fall, Spring] Applied Learning [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
This course examines topics with animal cognition and its relevance to our understanding of animals. Topics include subjects such as learning, reasoning, memory, and communication. Cognition with a wide range of animal species is covered. Prerequisites: ANSC 142 and 142X, or ANSC 111 and 111X, or ANSC 222 and 222X with a grade of C- or above and Jr/Sr status or permission of the instructor [Fall, Spring] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Art/Sci Upper-Level, Applied Learning-Research [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
This course emphasizes the use of advanced concepts in spreadsheet and database applications. Students will gain understanding of concepts and skills required to develop complex business applications. Using software applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access to store, organize, and retrieve business information that is critical to decision making. Concepts explored include developing complex business models, interaction with other software applications, and using visual programming tools. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Power Point or permission of the instructor. [Fall, Spring] Gen Ed Comp-Critical Thinking & Reasoning, Gen Ed Comp-Information Literacy, Applied Learning-Other [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
Technical communication concentrates on writing for professional situations, as well as upper-level research. It covers research, analysis and presentation of data, form and content of formal and informal reports, letters and resumes. Group work is required, as are presentations. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or ENGL 201. This course is intended primarily for bachelor degree students. [Fall, Spring] Gen Ed Comp-Critical Thinking & Reasoning, Gen Ed Comp-Information Literacy, Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Arts/Sci Upper-Level, Applied Learning [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
This course introduces the student to literature through readings in the various genres and across a broad spectrum of styles and eras. Additionally, through writing critical/ analytical essays, the student learns the terms associated with literary analysis and gains additional experience in writing in support of a thesis. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C- or better; or by permission of instructor. [Fall, Spring] Gen Ed Humanities, Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Applied LearningResearch [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
This course is designed to introduce the student to the genre of Nature Writing. Against the backdrop of a variety of readings in the genre, consideration of other art forms, as well as theoretical writings on the relationship of humankind to the environment, students will explore their own relationship with the natural world through writing spontaneous, observational and theoretical pieces as well as developing a project in their artistic medium. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C- or better and any other literature or writing course except ENGL 100; or by permission of instructor. [Fall, Spring] Gen Ed Humanities, Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Arts/Sci Upper-Level, Applied Learning-Research [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
An introductory course in the development of knowledge and understanding of music, theater, dance, film, painting, architecture, sculpture, geography, religions and history in Western Civilization and their interrelationship with world cultures. The means used will be lecture, live experiences and media. Understanding developed through work in the humanities may, it is hoped, change lives as well as ideas. Course fee of $30 is required. [Fall, Spring] Gen Ed Humanities, Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Applied Learning-Research [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
A course in Algebra for college students with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and applications. Topics include: introduction to functions and their graphs; linear and quadratic functions; solution of a variety of types of equations and inequalities using algebraic, numeric and graphical techniques; systems of equations, operations with polynomials; rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic expressions; and exponential functions. Use of a graphing calculator may be an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: placement per high school transcript, completion of MATH 101 or MATH 101X with "C-" or higher, or by permission of the Mathematics Department. [Fall, Spring] Gen Ed Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning), Liberal Arts/Science Elective [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
A basic course in general statistics with applications in the fields of business and the natural, behavioral and social sciences. Elementary probability theory and descriptive statistics are introduced, but the emphasis is on inferential statistics including significance tests, confidence intervals, and linear regression and correlation. Prerequisite: one of the following: placement per high school transcript, a grade of C- or better in MATH 111, MATH 112, MATH 131 or above, or by permission of the instructor. [Fall, Spring] Gen Ed Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning), Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
A review of basic statistical concepts, probability concepts, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling techniques and sampling distributions, point estimation, interval estimation, testing statistical hypotheses, analysis of variance, basic design of experiments, simple and multiple regression, analysis of covariance, nonparametric techniques, analysis for categorical data. Prerequisite: MATH 125 or its equivalent with a minimum grade of "C." [Fall, Spring] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
Quick review of all tests and important concepts in MATH 225 (Statistical Methods) as related to hypothesis testing of both one and two samples; Effect Size calculations for tests relating to discrete and continuous data sets; Review of NonParametric methods; Rank Sum Correlation and Tukey’s Med – Med line; Math Modeling, Multiple Linear Regression and Logistic Regression; Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA); Introduction to Big Data and Meta-Analytics. Prerequisite: MATH 225 or its equivalent with a minimum grade of "C." [Fall] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Arts/Sci Upper-Level [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
A course designed to assess the many areas of lifestyle choices and their relationship to an individual's health and wellness. The course will encourage regular physical activity participation on an individual basis in areas that include: lifetime sports, recreational activities, and overall fitness. The course covers topics related to college students such as: nutrition/weight management, stress reduction, mental health, injury prevention, cancer, substance use and abuse, sexually transmitted infections/diseases, overweight/obesity, the rise in chronic disease, alcohol, and risks associated with tobacco use. [Fall, Spring] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective [1 credit] [2 contact hours]
This course is designed to be an introductory course in community psychology. While the focus will be on the research strategies and strategies that promote community change, this course will also explore community psychology's core values and assumptions. Prerequisite: PSYC 111 [Fall] Gen Ed Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice, Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Arts/Sci Upper-Level, Applied Learning-Research [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
This course will explore, in depth, a particular issue in psychology. Themes of the course will change each semester in which it is offered and will be announced prior to registration. Prequisite: PSYC 111 with a grade of C- or higher [Fall, Spring] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Arts/Sci Upper-Level [3 credits] [3 contact hours]