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BIOL 194 - Biotechnology: Methods, Applications, and Implications
This course addresses the methods used in Biotechnology and their use in genetic engineering of bacteria, plants, animals, and ethical considerations associated with biotechnology.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 240 - Introduction to Genetics
Introduction to principles of genetics, including Mendelian and molecular genetics. Topics include: Mendelism, linkage, recombination, DNA structure and function, genomics, evolution of development, molecular evolution. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 140 or BIOL 141.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 241 - Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
This course examines the interaction of organisms with their environment and each other to provide a broad overview of the fields of evolution and ecology. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141, and 240.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 251 - Natural History of the Southern Appalachians
Interdisciplinary study of this unique environment, on-site studies, scheduled pack trips. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 141.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 254 - Dendrology
Structure, distribution, identification, and economic uses of major forest trees of the United States; emphasis on regional species. 2 Lecture, 4 Lab/field.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 291 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
The skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, integrative, and reproductive systems. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Completion of 24 semester hours.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 292 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
The skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, integrative, and reproductive systems. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
291.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 293 - Human Physiology for Health Science Majors
Comprehensive examination of Human Physiology for Health Science majors. Open only to Nutrition majors and pre-majors, and Environmental Health majors. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 304 - General Ecology
Ecosystem and population processes, pathways of energy and materials, interactions between organisms and populations and human role in the biosphere. 3 Lecture.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 241 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 306 - Evolutionary Biology
Introduction to evolutionary biology, including population genetic processes, speciation, selection models, phylogeny reconstruction, and molecular evolution. History and analytical approaches will also be emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141, 240, 241
Credits: 3
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BIOL 311 - Animal Physiology
Principles of homeostasis, cell and tissue communication systems, contractility, respiration, excretion, and metabolism in animals.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 141 and CHEM 140.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 313 - Microbiology in Health and Nutrition
Morphological, cultural, biochemical, and staining characteristics of microorganisms; emphasis on those that infect humans and occur in water, food, and human environments. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 315 - Introduction to Plant Physiology
Introduction to plant metabolism, conduction, development, and defense mechanisms. 1 Lecture, 1 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 141 and CHEM 140.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 330 - Population Genetics for Forensic Science
An overview of human genetic variation and molecular population genetics as applied to forensic DNA analysis in a crime laboratory as well as the courtroom.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 240
Credits: 3
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BIOL 333 - Cell and Molecular Biology
Genome structure; protein shape, structure and function; RNA and protein synthesis; control of gene expression and post-transcriptional controls; reconbinant DNA technology; membrane structure; protein sorting; cell communication, the cell cycle and cencer. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. (Lecture-3 credits, Lab-1 credit). (Lab is required).
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 240 or permission of instructor. COREQ: 333 lecture and 333 lab.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 334 - Biotechnology and Society
An exploration of the ethical and legal issues raised by recent innovations in biotechnology, emphasizing forensic genetics, human genetic engineering and agricultural biotechnology (GMOs). Cross listed with PAR 334. No credit for PAR 334. (P1)
Credits: 3
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BIOL 361 - Principles of Biochemistry
This course is cross-listed with CHEM 361.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: CHEM 242.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 373 - Invertebrate Zoology
Morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of invertebrates. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 141.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 374 - Vertebrate Zoology
Morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of vertebrates. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 141 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 375 - Methods in Ecology and Evolution
Field, computer-simulation, and laboratory methods used to study the environment, evolutionary ecology, and the general ecology of individuals, populations, communities, ecosystem landscapes. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 241 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 389 - Cooperative Education in Biology
See Cooperative Education Program.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of Department Head.
Credits: 1 or 3, R15
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BIOL 412 - Cellular and Molecular Immunology
Detailed examination of the immune response, including: antigen recognition, effector mechanisms, immunogenetics, immunoregulation, immunity to infection, immunopathology, tumor and transplantation immunology, and autoimmunity.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 240. PREQ or COREQ: 333.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 413 - Principles of General Microbiology
Survey of microorganisms emphasizing morphology, physiology, and ecology; microorganisms and disease; environmental and applied microbiology. Not open to students with credit in 313.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 414 - Methods of General Microbiology
Microscopy; morphological, cultural, physiological, and serological characteristics of microorganisms; microbiology of food, milk, water, and soil. 6 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
COREQ: 413.
Credits: 2
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BIOL 415 - Plant Physiology
Plant metabolism, effects of hormones and light on plant growth and development. Transport and translocation of water and solutes. Plant stress physiology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 141 and CHEM 140.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 416 - Plant Molecular Biology
Molecular aspects of plant development. Examination of the structure, expression, and function of genes involved in the flowering plant life cycle, including genes controlling embryogenesis, vegetative growth, plant-pathogen interaction, and reproduction.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 333 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 417 - Biochemistry
The metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins in plant and animal systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 240; or 304; CHEM 242 and 272; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 419 - Cell Biology
Structure, function, and techniques for the study of cells.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 333 or BIOL 361 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 420 - Darwin’s Origin of Species
A detailed reading and analysis of Darwin’s landmark work, On the Origin of Species. Examining its historical and philosophical context, and its social and scientific significance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 304 and 305, or 240 and 241.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 421 - Principles of Biotechnology
Survey of methods and applications used in molecular biotechnology. Topics include recombinant DNA methods and molecular tools to analyze and modify genetic material for biotechnology. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 333.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 422 - Forensic Biology
Principles of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis including current and emerging analytical techniques, database searches, statistical analysis, courtroom testimony and non-human DNA analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 140 and 240 with a grade of C or better, and BIOL 333 lecture and laboratory or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 423 - Biophysics
Principles of biophysics relating to E.coli. Topics include cell physiology, chemo-taxis, molecular motors, physical constraints of an environment, diffusion, receptor complexes, and signal transduction.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141, 240, 241, MATH 140.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 424 - Pharmacology
An introduction to medicinal chemistry. Topics include pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and the process of drug discovery, design, and development.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: CHEM 242.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 425 - Flora of the Southern Appalachians
Taxonomy of the flowering plants of the region; family relationships; use of keys for identification; and recognition, collection, documentation, and preservation of specimens. One weekend field collecting trip. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 141.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 433 - Ecological Co-Adaptations
In-depth study of co-evolutionary interactions, including seed dispersal, pollination, host-parasite, and plant-microbe interactions such as nitrogen fixation. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 434 - Terrestrial Ecology
Population, ecosystem, community structure, and dynamics; major North American biomes; field and descriptive methods; required weekend field trips. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab/field.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241; or 304 and 305.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 435 - Aquatic Ecology
Biological, physical, and chemical components and processes in lakes and streams; field studies of local lakes and their biota. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241 or 304.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 438 - Ecological Restoration
Exploration of ecological restoration theory and management applications from fine to coarse scales approaches, and including composition, structural and functional components of ecosystems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 441 - Conservation Biology
Exploration of biodiversity conservation principles as they apply to managed ecosystems. Components of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity and strategies for conserving it will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 452 - Plant Anatomy
Plant cells, tissue organization in phylogenetic perspective, botanical microtechniques. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 141.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 453 - Principles of Systematics
Principles and methods used in describing animal and/or plant taxa and in testing hypotheses of evolutionary relationship; individual research projects on the systematics of selected taxa.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Junior status in biology or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 455 - Vascular Plants
Biology of higher plants: club and small club mosses, quill worts, scouring rushes, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms in living and fossil form. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 141.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 467 - Biostatistics
Statistical concepts and methods for biologists. Design of experiments for computer analysis by ANOVA, single or multiple regression, principal components. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Junior Standing or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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BIOL 470 - Biology of Arthropods
Functional morphology, physiology, natural history, and systematics of the arthropods; field/ lab emphasis on spiders. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241 or 304.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 471 - Animal Behavior
Mechanisms, development, functional significance, and evolution of behavior; individual research projects, films, and discussions in lab. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 472 - Ornithology
Anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, diversity and evolution of birds. Lab will focus on identification of North Carolina birds, field research techniques and behavior. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 473 - Microbial Ecology
Ecology of archaea and bacteria. Population and community detection, diversity, and roles in biogeochemical cycling using cultivation and molecular techniques. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 241, or 304 and 413, or 414. COREQ: BIOL 473 Lab.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 475 - Animal Development
Development in animals: gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, organogenesis, embryonic adaptations, differentiation, and growth. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241, or 304 and 305.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 476 - Contemporary Fisheries
Biological concepts and alternative management practices involved in the protection, conservation, restoration, augmentation, and cultivation of fisheries resources. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241 or 304 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 477 - Herpetology
Study of the biological diversity, evolution, life history, ecology, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. Field trips required. 3 Lecture/discussion. 3 Lab/field.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141, 240 or 305, 241 or 304.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 480 - Research in Biology
Research in Biology
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Junior standing, permission of research director.
Credits: 1-3, R6
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BIOL 493 - Studies in Biology
Studies in Biology
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits: 1-6, R12
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BIOL 495 - Introduction to Senior Thesis
Designed to introduce experimental design and assist in selection of a senior thesis project.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 496 - Senior Seminar
Senior Seminar
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141, 304, 305, and 333; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 498 - Senior Thesis I
Directed research conducted in the first semester of the senior year.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits: 2
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BIOL 499 - Senior Thesis II
Senior thesis and oral presentation following completion of directed undergraduate research.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 498.
Credits: 1
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BK 250 - Introduction to Birth-Kindergarten
Introduction to the Birth-Kindergarten major and profession. 2 Lecture, 1 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75, admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
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BK 260 - Foundations of Child Study
Emphasis will be on child study from a cultural and historical perspective. The study of early childhood models from a philosophical viewpoint will be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3
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BK 312 - Kindergarten Curriculum
Overview of methods for kindergarten curriculum for typical and atypical children in the public school environment. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75, Admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
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BK 313 - Literacy and Numeracy
A study of emergent literacy and numeracy in young children from a developmental and constructivist perspective. Includes regular observation and data collection.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Admission to program.
Credits: 3
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BK 315 - Early Childhood Literacy, Birth-5
A study of emergent literacy in young children from a developmental and constructivist perspective. Includes regular observation and data collection.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Admission to program. GPA 2.75
Credits: 3
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BK 316 - Mathematics and Science
A study of the development of young children’s understanding of numeracy and scientific concepts from a constructivist perspective. Includes regular observation and data collection.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA of 2.75, admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
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BK 361 - Environments for Young Children
The physical, emotional, and social environment suitable for young children; room arrangement, scheduling, space utilization, and teacher-child interaction.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3
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BK 363 - Child Development
Physical, emotional, social, and mental development from birth through middle childhood. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3
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BK 366 - Infant Development and Curriculum
Dynamics of infant development and curriculum for both typical children and children with, or at risk, for disabilities. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75.
Credits: 3
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BK 414 - Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Administration
Policies, procedures, and responsibilities for administration of early childhood education programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75
Credits: 3
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BK 457 - Action Research
Development, implementation, and evaluation of action research addressing an issue or trend in early childhood education. Early Childhood Concentration only.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA of 2.75, liberal studies completed.
Credits: 9
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BK 458 - Action Research II
Development, implementation, and evaluation of action research addressing an issue or trend in early childhood education. Early Childhood Concentration only.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA of 2.75, BK 457
Credits: 9
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BK 462 - Adult-Child Interaction
Various cultural paradigms influencing behavior of adults regarding children’s discipline. Facilitation of self-management through nonverbal and verbal communication, and the dimensions of play.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3
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BK 463 - Computer Applications for Early Childhood Professionals
The advancement of basic technology and multimedia for developing an electronic content/technology portfolio.
Prerequisites & Notes
Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher to take this course.
Credits: 3
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BK 465 - Portfolio Development and Assessment
Documentation of artifacts illustrating BK knowledge and pedagogical expertise as required by the BK state program of study.
Credits: 3, R6
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BK 470 - Early Childhood Curriculum
Materials, environments, and interactions for 2-5 year olds in all curricular areas including thinking and social problem-solving for children with and without disabilities. This course is cross-listed with EDEL and SPED 470. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3
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BK 473 - Early Childhood Assessment for Responsive Instruction
Exploration of the development needs of the early childhood learner and the assessment techniques teachers utilize in the development of responsive instruction. Field experience and subscription to TaskStream© required.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Teacher Education and GPA 2.75.
Credits: 3
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BK 480 - Independent Study
Independent Study
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3, R6
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BK 482 - Internship I
Observing, planning, teaching, and evaluating young children with and without disabilities in a variety of settings. 2 days a week (6 credit hours)
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA of 2.75. Admitted to Teacher Education.
Credits: 6
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BK 488 - Internship II
Observing, planning, teaching, and evaluating young children with and without disabilities in a variety of settings. This course is cross-listed with EDEL 488.
Credits: 9
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BK 493 - Special Topics
Current topics in birth-kindergarten development and curriculum.
Credits: 1-3, R6
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BA 133 - Introduction to Business
This course provides an introduction to the study of business strategy. Current events are used as a springboard to discuss important business issues. (P1)
Credits: 3
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BA 293 - Topics in Business Administration
Topics in Business Administration
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of the dean.
Credits: 1-6, R6
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BA 300 - Business Communications
Application of written, oral, and interpersonal communication theory in business.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: ENGL 202.
Credits: 3
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BA 301 - Competition Challenge Seminar
Prepares selected students to compete in discipline-specific intercollegiate business skills and knowledge competitions. (R3)
Credits: 1
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BA 304 - Business Communications in a Multicultural Environment
Analyzing communication and messages in multicultural business environment. Global business communications, such as websites, will be examined through case studies, projects and contemporary issues. (P6)
Credits: 3
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BA 393 - Topics in Business Administration
Topics in Business Administration
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of the dean.
Credits: 1-6, R6
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BA 480 - Independent Research
Supervised, student-initiated research project.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits: 3
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BA 493 - Topics in Business Administration
Topics in Business Administration
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of the dean.
Credits: 1-6, R6
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BA 495 - Dispute Resolution Seminar
Advanced seminar on conflict resolution and dispute resolution. Students observe and mediate campus and community cases and train peer mediators for 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 285.
Credits: 3
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LAW 105 - Introduction to Law
Study of the relationship between the individual, law and society; structure of the system for dispute resolution in a legal and social context; role that law plays in a complex society. ( P1)
Credits: (3)
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LAW 195 - Contemporary Legal Issues
The social change through the legal environment, legal institutions in various cultures, the impact on other social institutions, and the interpretation and analysis of interrelationships.
Credits: (3)
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LAW 201 - Individual Rights
Philosophical and historical aspects of individual rights, and interpretation of constitutional provisions as applied by courts in public, private and business situations. (P4)
Credits: (3)
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LAW 230 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Social responsibility of business; ethics, legal concepts, and legislation and administrative decisions having an impact on business.
Credits: (3)
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LAW 275 - Business Organization
Traditional and emerging forms of business organizations and their governance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ or COREQ: LAW 230.
Credits: (3)
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LAW 285 - Mediation
Conflict resolution theory and development of communication skills through role plays. Completion of cours fulfills requirements for community mediators.
Credits: (3)
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LAW 302 - Legal Aspects of Managing Technology
Study of the relationship of law in the information age to a range of controversial issues regarding intellectual property rights, privacy, biotechnology, e-commerce and antitrust.
Credits: (3)
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LAW 303 - Unfair Business Practices
The regulation of unfair and deceptive business practices.
Credits: (3)
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LAW 306 - Women and the Law
The study of the legal history of issues relating to women; case-law and legal precedent; statutory and constitutional law; and current legal issues surrounding women. (P4)
Credits: (3)
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LAW 320 - International Business Law
Regulation of business in the global environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: LAW 230.
Credits: (3)
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LAW 331 - Contracts and Sales
Law of contracts, sales, and Uniform Commercial Code.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 230 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (3)
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LAW 389 - Cooperative Education in Business Law
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
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