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ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

English

  
  • ENGL 670 - Early Twentieth-Century British Literature


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGL 671 - Late Twentieth-Century British Literature


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGL 672 - Twentieth-Century Genre


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGL 673 - Global and Post Colonial Literature


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGL 674 - Transnational Literature


        

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGL 676 - Pre-Twentieth-Century Criticism and Theory


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGL 677 - Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism and Theory


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGL 683 - TESOL Practicum


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGL 693 - Special Topics in English


    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • ENGL 694 - Special Topics in Rhetorical Theory


        

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • ENGL 695 - Contemporary Composition Theory


        

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • ENGL 699 - Thesis Research


    Credits: (3, R12)
  
  • ENGL 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    Credits: (1, R10)
  
  • ENGL 799 - Continuing Research—Thesis Option


    Credits: (2, R24)

Entrepreneurship

  
  • ENT 201 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship


    Introduction to the principles of starting and operating an entrepreneurial venture.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 250 - Innovation and Creativity


    Developing and enhancing individual and organizational creativity and innovation.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 293 - Topics in Entrepreneurship


    Credits: (1-6, R6)
  
  • ENT 301 - New Venture Leadership


    Developing, enhancing, and maintaining leadership in a successful entrepreneurial venture.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 325 - New Venture Creation


    Planning and executing the creation of a successful entrepreneurial venture.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 350 - New Venture Growth


    Instituting and expanding a successful entrepreneurial venture.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 389 - Cooperative Education


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • ENT 401 - Entrepreneurial Funding


    Introduction to the concepts of capital formation, cash management, capital management, financial reporting and financial analysis for any student seeking to fund a new venture.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 450 - New Venture Strategy


    Operating and developing a successful entrepreneurial venture in a competitive environment.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 475 - Entrepreneurship


    The study of entrepreneurship as a driver of economic activity.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 482 - Independent Study


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • ENT 483 - Internship


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • ENT 493 - Topics in Entrepreneurship


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-6, R9)
  
  • ENT 601 - Entrepreneurial Innovation I


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 610 - Entrepreneurial Creation


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 620 - Entrepreneurial Planning


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 625 - Entrepreneurial Development


      

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENT 630 - Entrepreneurial Growth


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 640 - Entrepreneurial Funding


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 650 - Mezzanine Funding


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 660 - Entrepreneurial Leadership


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 670 - Entrepreneurial Strategy


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 675 - Entrepreneurial Research


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 682 - Independent Study


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • ENT 693 - Topics in Entrepreneurship


    Credits: (1-6, R9)

Environmental Health

  
  • ENVH 130 - Environmental Health Science: Systems and Solutions


    A comprehensive overview of environmental health science connecting the natural environment to human society. Exploration of environmental issues and sustainability. (C5)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 190 - From Black Death to Bioterrorism - The Public Health Solution


    Public Health solutions applied to past and future world health concerns such as emergent diseases and international threats such as bioterrorism.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 210 - Global Disparities in Public Health


    This course explores global and cultural disparities in public health:  healthcare; vaccination programs, safe drinking water; disease vectors; food safety; and wellness programs.  (P6)

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENVH 215 - Principles of Personal Protective Equipment


    A study of the hazard assessment, use and selection of PPE as a control for occupational health and safety hazards

    Credits: (2)
  
  • ENVH 230 - Introduction to Environmental Health Science


    Survey of human impacts on the environment and health problems caused by environmental factors.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 300 - Occupational Health


    Historical, social, and legislative overview of occupational health and the prevention of injuries and illnesses. The impact of human behavior and culture will be examined. (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 310 - Water Quality Control


    Environmental management practices related to water pollution and water quality. 3 Lecture.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 311 - Water Quality Control Laboratory


    Laboratory to accompany ENVH 310 Water Quality Control.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ:  ENVH 310.
    PREREQ:  Junior Standing.

     

    Credits: (1)

  
  • ENVH 312 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Management


    Techniques for management and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Pollution problems associated with solid and hazardous waste.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 317 - Noise and Hearing Conservation


    A study of the recognition, evaluation and control of noise and hearing conservation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: None.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • ENVH 320 - Institutional and Residential Environment


    An introduction to the basic health and safety issues in modern housing and institutional settings. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 330 - Food Protection and Sanitation


    Principles and techniques applied to the protection of food and milk for human consumption. 3 Lecture.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 331 - Food Protection and Sanitation Laboratory


    Laboratory to accompany ENVH 330 Food Protection and Sanitation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ:  ENVH 330
    PREREQ:  Junior Standing.  

     

    Credits: (1)

  
  • ENVH 340 - Environmental Health Practices


    Environmental protection through the study of environmental topics, control methods, and techniques to enhance practice.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 375 - Environmental Toxicology


    The monitoring, effects, and control of toxic materials in the environment. Mechanisms of action of toxic chemicals in humans and other organisms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior Standing.

     

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ENVH 380 - Biosafety and Bioterrorism


    Overview of concepts related to the successful management of public health response to bioterrorism in the U.S. Includes a review of likely bioterrorism agents and biosafety practices. Environmental Health or Emergency Management majors or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 430 - Arthropod Vectors and Public Health Pests


    Vectors responsible for arthropod-borne diseases of medical and veterinary importance. 3 Lecture.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 431 - Arthropod Vectors and Public Health Pests Laboratory


    Laboratory to accompany ENVH 430 Arthropod Vectors and Public Health Pests Laboratory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: ENVH 430.
    PREQ: Junior Standing

     

    Credits: (1)

  
  • ENVH 440 - Air Quality Control


    Evaluating and monitoring air quality; effects of pollution control and lab procedures in air quality investigation. 3 Lecture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Junior Standing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 450 - Quantitative Air Analysis


    Principles, techniques, and methods to quantify chemical substances in the air. 1 lecture, 2 lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior Standing

    Credits: (2)
  
  • ENVH 457 - Industrial Hygiene


    Health aspects of industry relative to the environmental factors of shelter, waste, and air.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Environmental health major or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 458 - Environmental Regulation and Law


    Basic concepts of environmental law including the workings of the justice system, the litigation process, witness testimony, and laws.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 460 - Senior Seminar in Environmental Health


    Exploration of current issues in environmental health.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Senior status.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • ENVH 465 - Wastewater Issues in Environmental Health


    Overview of concepts related to water and wastewater management in the U.S., including residential (on-site), community, and municipal wastewater systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 310.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 470 - Principles of Epidemiology


    Principles and applications to investigation, control, and prevention of disease.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  MATH 170 and Senior standing, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 480 - Independent Study in Environmental Health


        

    Credits: (1-3, R4)
  
  • ENVH 483 - Environmental Health Internship


    Supervised experience in an approved clinical or environmental health facility. 9 weeks, full-time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Environmental health major or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • ENVH 493 - Topics in Environmental Health


    Studies in special areas of interest in environmental health.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R9)
  
  • ENVH 570 - Principles of Epidemiology


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 575 - Environmental Program Administration


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 655 - Hazardous Materials and Waste Management


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 670 - Water Quality


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 671 - Environmental Regulation and Law


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 675 - Loss Control through Industrial Hygiene


    Credits: (3)

Environmental Sciences

  
  • ES 101 - Careers and Issues in Environmental Science


    Topical issues, career opportunities, and degree options in the environmental sciences at WCU. Students will produce a personal/professional development plan as one of the requirements.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • ES 150 - Introduction and Approaches to Environmental Science


    An introduction for students majoring in environmental science. An overview of environmental science and current issues and approaches to studying environmental problems. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • ES 495 - Senior Research Seminar in Environmental Science


    Capstone course for environmental science majors. Students will bring together the principles learned through various coursework in the program and conduct a group research project.

    Credits: (3)

Finance

  
  • FIN 301 - Financial Statement Analysis


    Short-term liquidity, cash flow from operations, funds flow, capital structure, long-term solvency, return on investment, asset utilization, and operating performance.  Co listed with ACCT 301.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  ACCT 275.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 305 - Financial Management


    Financial analysis and planning; time-value of money; risk; leverage; capital acquisition, management and budgeting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ACCT 161 or 251.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 310 - Introduction to Financial Planning, Risk Management, and Insurance Planning


    Developing, presenting and monitoring client financial plans; types of insurance; risk management.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 335 - Financial Institutions


    An introduction to the financial services industry: institutions, money, capital, and derivative instruments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 305.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 350 - So You Want To Be A Millionaire


    A multi-discipline approach to issues related to individual wealth accumulation and management. (P1)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Junior standing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 389 - Cooperative Education in Finance


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 2.0 GPA on courses in business. See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1or3, R15)
  
  • FIN 406 - Investment Strategies


    Investments for individuals, institutions, and business; securities and securities markets.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 305.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 407 - International Finance


    International financial environment, exchange rate behavior, exchange rate risk management, and multinational business asset and liability management.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 305.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 409 - Entrepreneurial Finance


    Problems in cash management; financing small business; problems associated with new ventures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 305, MGT 401.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 410 - Retirement Planning


    Retirement planning; goals, strategies, implementation and employee benefits.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 305.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 440 - Bank Practice and Policy


    Principles underlying the employment of bank funds’ allocations of funds to asset classes; and changing bank practices.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 450 - Contemporary Managerial Finance


    Performance measures including EVA and MVA.  Working capital management and short-term financing, capital budgeting, break-even and leverage analysis, mergers and acquisitions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 305.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 470 - Portfolio Management


    A “hands on” course managing an all-equity portfolio; corporate, industry and market analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 305 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 480 - Independent Research


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 483 - Internship in Finance


    Work experience in finance. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head, minimum of 10 hours per week.

    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • FIN 484 - Internship in Finance


    Work experience in finance. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head, minimum of 10 hours per week.

    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • FIN 485 - Internship in Finance


    Work experience in finance. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head, minimum of 10 hours per week.

    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • FIN 493 - Topics in Finance


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • FIN 496 - Seminar in Financial Planning


    Integration of alternative investment instruments and opportunities, tax planning and strategies, retirement and estate planning, with computer software applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 305 and 406.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 570 - Portfolio Management


        

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 601 - Financial Management


    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 602 - Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management


    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 682 - Research Project in Finance


    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • FIN 693 - Topics in Finance


    Credits: (3, R6)
 

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