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ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


 

Entrepreneurship

  
  • ENT 670 - Entrepreneurial Strategy


    Entrepreneurial Strategy

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 675 - Entrepreneurial Research


    Entrepreneurial Research

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENT 682 - Independent Study


    Independent Study

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


    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 200 - Introduction to Public Health


    This course will explore the system of public health and its role in individual, community and global health, including social, governmental and cultural influences.

    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 260 - Etiology of Infectious Diseases, Lecture


    Disease-causing bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, fungi, and animal parasites; disease-producing mechanisms and resistance to infection. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: CHEM 133 or permission of instructor. COREQ: ENVH 261

    Credits: (2)
  
  • ENVH 261 - Etiology of Infectious Diseases Laboratory


    Laboratory to accompany ENVH 260 Etiology of Infectious Diseases.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: ENVH 260

    Credits: (1-2)
  
  • 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
    PREREQ:  Junior Standing. COREQ:  ENVH 310.

    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: (2)
  
  • 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


    Biosafety and Bioterrorism

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 410 - Radiation Safety


    A study of the recognition, evaluation and control of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources found in the occupational environment.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • ENVH 430 - Medical Entomology


    The study of the morphology, physiology, phylogeny, ontogeny, behavior, ecology, and population biology of insects. 3 Lecture.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 431 - Medical Entomology Laboratory


    Laboratory to accompany ENVH 430 Medical Entomology.

    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, prevention of disease and statistical applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Senior standing and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • ENVH 480 - Independent Study in Environmental Health


    Independent Study in Environmental Health

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • 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: (1-3, 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 499 - Undergraduate Research in Environmental Health


    Mentored undergraduate research in a selected area of environmental health.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • ENVH 570 - Principles of Epidemiology


    Principles of Epidemiology

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


    Environmental Program Administration

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


    Hazardous Materials and Waste Management

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENVH 670 - Water Quality


    Water Quality

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


    Environmental Regulation and Law

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


    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 250 - Seminal Readings in Environmental Sciences


    Major figures, works and ideas in environmental science are explored to give students knowledge and understanding of key concepts in modern environmental thought

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ES major, sophomore or higher status

    Credits: (1)
  
  • ES 350 - Seminar in Energy, Economics, and the Environment


    Impacts of energy production and consumption on environmental and economic sustainability are explored including true costs of tradeoffs of converting to renewable energy sources

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ES major, Junior status or higher, or instructor permission

    Credits: (1)
  
  • ES 480 - Independent Study


    Independent Study

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ES Major and Permission of Instructor

    Credits: 1-3, R6
  
  • ES 493 - Topics in Environmental Science


    A current topic in environmental science will be explored

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • 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)

Film and Television Production

  
  • FTP 150 - Thinking Like A Filmmaker


    An introduction to the arts used by filmmakers in creating cinematic art as well as to the skills and thought processes filmmakers use.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 250 - Basic Production Techniques


    Introduction to use of camera, lighting, sound, and editing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FTP major or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 253 - Introduction to Film Directing


    Students will shoot and edit short films as they learn the basics of cinematic language.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FTP 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 310 - Introduction to Screenwriting


    Introduction to writing teleplays and screenplays; preparation of original manuscripts for agents. (Closed to freshmen 0-24 hours).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ENGL 101.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 320 - Adapting the Short Story


    Students will each choose a short story and then write a screen adaptation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  310 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 321 - Scene Writing


    A concentrated seminar/workshop in writing scenes for the screen. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FTP 310 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 335 - Intermediate Cinematography


    This course covers intermediate techniques of cinematography and production lighting.  2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FTP 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 340 - Filmmakers on Filmmaking


    Students will examine in depth how screen artists approach their craft and art.  Lecture, P5

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 357 - Non-Linear Editing


    Students will learn the art of editing from assembly through fine cut, sound and music editing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  FTP 253

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 359 - Elements of Motion Picture Production


    Course examines how a motion picture is put together from script to final print.  Lectures plus hands-on workshops.  2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 361 - Intermediate Directing


    Focus on directing actors, staging for camera, and scene analysis.  3 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FTP 253.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 365 - Producing


    Students will learn how to produce a film project from script development, financing and legal issues through production to sales and marketing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  FTP 253 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 386 - Production Practicum II


    Students will work on independent or departmental projects.  1 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: 1, R5
  
  • FTP 406 - Screenwriting II


    Outline a complete feature-length screenplay and write the first act of that screenplay. Closed to freshmen 0-24 hours. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  FTP 310.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 407 - Screenwriting III


    Complete and rewrite the screenplay begun in MPTP 406. Closed to freshmen 0-24 hours. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  FTP 406 and permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • FTP 409 - Writing the Series


    Students will write an episode of a dramatic television series and learn how to function in a “writers’ room”.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FTP 310.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 410 - Writing the Pilot


    Students will conceive and write the pilot episode of an original television series.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FTP 310 and FTP 409, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 436 - Digital Cinematography


    Techniques of digital cinematography.  Course will explore the study and usage of the High Definition cameras, camera operation, camera systems and set operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FTP 250.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 457 - Advanced Editing


    Advanced techniques of editing and post production explored within context of editing a major project.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FTP 357 and permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 460 - Directing the Documentary


    This intermediate course will teach students the theory and techniques required to direct a digitally shot and edited documentary. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FTP 253 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 461 - Advanced Directing


    Students will work in teams to write, produce and direct a narrative short building on techniques learned in FTP 450.  2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  FTP 361

    Credits: 3
  
  • FTP 483 - Internship in Motion Picture/TV


    Work experience in the motion picture/TV industry. 150 hours of work required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  60 hours completed and/or permission of program director

    Credits: 3, R6

  
  • FTP 488 - Senior Project I


    Students will write and prep their senior production.  3 Lab.

    Credits: 2
  
  • FTP 489 - Senior Project II


    Students will shoot and complete their senior production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FTP 488.

    Credits: 2
  
  • FTP 493 - Special Topics in Motion Picture Production


    Study in special area of interest in motion picture and television production.

    Credits: 3, R9

Finance

  
  • FIN 195 - You and Your Money (First Year Seminar)


    Develop life-long money management skills to achieve short and long-term goals. Topics include: establishing goals, setting priorities, budgeting, banking basics, saving, investing, insurance, managing debt, financing large purchases.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 210 - Managing your Money for Financial Success


    An introduction to personal financial planning including goal setting, cash management, credit, insurance, housing, educational planning and financial institutions an markets. (P1) 

    Credits: (3)
  
  • 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 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


    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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREREQ:  FIN 305

    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


    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


    Topics in Finance

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • FIN 496 - Estate & Trust Planning


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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FIN 499 - Case Studies in Financial Planning


    Development of written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and synthesis of knowledge through case studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: FIN 310 and FIN 406

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 570 - Portfolio Management


    Portfolio Management

    Credits: (3)
  
  • FIN 601 - Financial Management


    Financial Management

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


    Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

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


    Research Project in Finance

    Credits: (3, R6)
 

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