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BADM 442 - Introduction to Trust Management
This course presents an overview of the trust department in a commercial bank, including its fit with operations, service provision and delivery. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of accumulating, preserving, and disposing of an estate. The course also provides an introduction to the trust industry, including the products and services associated with a trust institution, and management of products and services. Prerequisite: BADM 312 and BADM 411 or BADM 511 3 credits
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BADM 446 - Community Banking Issues
Community banks play a large role in the growth and economic development of local communities. This course investigates the role of banks and financial institutions in a community, as well as strategies and best practices for banks and other financial institutions that enable them and their communities to grow and prosper despite intense and increased competition. Prerequisite: BADM 312 3 credits
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BADM 449 - Commercial and Ag Lending
This course will focus on the loan transaction process and the impact of commercial and mortgage lending on the institution’s asset quality. Course content will discuss collateral, covenants, pricing, documentation, borrower monitoring, and credit analysis. Loan portfolio acquisition, maintenance, and management will also be an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: ACCT 211 BADM 310 BADM 312 3 credits
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BADM 450 - Business Leadership
This course examines the relevant management and behavioral science concepts, techniques, and research essential to an understanding of leadership. The major theories of leadership are reviewed. Students develop and improve upon their own leadership capabilities through familiarity with the current literature, experiential exercises, and applied research. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 credits
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BADM 451 - Organizational Development
This course explores and illustrates the basic approaches to organizational development. Both transactional and transformational approaches to organizational development are presented in the context of real-world management situations. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 credits
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BADM 454 - Lending and Credit Risk Management
The course begins with a review of analytical underwriting principles illustrated via case studies. It proceeds to the evaluation of credit risk, principally from a probabilities, portfolio point of view in which regulatory standards for asset quality and capital adequacy are introduced. It concludes with consideration of credit risk management techniques, including the assessment of asset concentrations, diversification, securitization, and the use of credit derivatives. Prerequisite: ACCT 211 3 credits
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BADM 457 - Business Ethics
This course is a study of the ethical implications of managerial decisions. Topics covered include the responsibility of the organization to the individual and society, the role of the individual within the organization, and ethical systems for American business. The course provides an examination and assessment of current American business practices. 3 credits
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BADM 458 - International Business Law
This course is a study of the legal framework in which international business is conducted. Competing national laws and court systems are examined with respect to international business transactions and the resolution of international business disputes. International commercial law, trade law, trade organizations, and coalitions are examined. Ethical, cultural, and diversity issues are explored. Prerequisite: BADM 350 3 credits
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BADM 459 - Analytics
This course covers essential decision models and strategic metrics that form the cornerstone of analytics with a primary focus on business applications. The course emphasizes case studies and hands-on learning so students can immediately apply the tools and techniques in their organizations. A variety of relevant topics are discussed, such as sizing, forecasting, budget allocation, profit maximization, and communicating to senior executives through data-driven presentations. Prerequisite: BADM 220 3 credits
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BADM 460 - Human Resource Management
This course provides a survey of managerial practices with respect to the management of the human resource function and an introduction to the topic of human resource management as an occupational choice. Major areas of inquiry include recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits development, compensation and benefits maintenance. Prerequisite: BADM 360 or MGMT 360 or BADM 369 3 credits
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BADM 461 - Workforce Planning and Selection
Workforce planning and selection trains students in analyzing current staffing requirements and projecting future staffing needs. Students evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of various recruitment and selection instruments and strategies used by professionals. Prerequisite: BADM 460 or HRM 460 3 credits
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BADM 462 - Diversity in Management
This course explores the organizational changes that have occurred in the business environment over the past five decades in response to increasingly larger numbers of diverse individuals entering the workplace, and the implications of these changes for managers. As an “overview” course, we will explore a range of topics, including: the historical factors driving the changes; workplace diversity issues related to leadership, teamwork, and communication; social change issues related to the challenge of balancing work and family; and career paths in the future. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 credits
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BADM 463 - Compensation
Compensation studies the role of a wage and salary administrator. It focuses on the fundamentals of wage theory, job evaluation and compensable factors, employee evaluation, individual and group incentive plans, benefits, and mangerial/executive compensation. Prerequisite: BADM 460 3 credits
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BADM 464 - Organizational Behavior
This course is a study of individuals and groups. Traditional organization theory and concepts are presented and study is given to motivation, group dynamics, and methods of coordination, change, and adaptation within an organization. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 credits
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BADM 466 - Training and Development
Training and development provides an in-depth look at practices related to the structure, the methods, and the use of technology for the training of employees. Students will apply learning theories in the development and implementation of a strategic employee training system. Prerequisite: BADM 460 3 credits
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BADM 467 - Labor-Management Relations
This course is a survey of the historical, current, and emergent patterns in local, state, and federal labor organizations relating to collective bargaining. Topics include an analysis of the rights and obligations of both management and unions as influenced by legislation, administrative decisions, and court cases. administrative decisions, and court cases. negotiations, and contract agreements, nationally and globally, will be tracked and discussed. A collective bargaining agreement will be negotiated as a student exercise. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 credits
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BADM 468 - International Management
A study of the management required in an internationally oriented firm with emphasis on policy formulating and planning. Also emphasized are relationships between business, cultural and political factors. International Management. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 credits
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BADM 469 - Project Management
Projects are becoming a major tool for reaching the strategic goals of the organization. This course is designed for individuals who will be required to manage a variety of projects. A project is a complex, non-routine, one-time effort limited by time, budget, resources, and performance specifications designed to meet customer needs. At the end of this course students will gain experience in mastering the tools, concepts, and techniques of project management. Prerequisite: BADM 360 and BADM 220 or ECON 220 3 credits
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BADM 471 - Marketing Management
This course is a study of the field of marketing and the influences that affect marketing strategy. The focus is on the methods that marketing managers use to develop and evaluate marketing mix decisions. Prerequisite: BADM 370 3 credits
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BADM 473 - Retail Management
This course is a study of competitive structure, trade area analysis, site selection, merchandise planning and control, pricing, buying, credit policy and research. Managerial problems concerning the planning and operation of retail facilities are emphasized. Prerequisite: BADM 370 3 credits
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BADM 474 - Personal Selling
This course is a study of the skills needed to develop and manage long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. Emphasis is placed on relationship selling, presentation, prospecting, handling objectives and closing techniques with consideration given to differences in the global marketplace. Prerequisite: BADM 370 or MKTG 370 or ECON 370 3 credits
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BADM 475 - Consumer Behavior
This course is a study of the various factors that influence consumers in their decisions relative to buying, using and disposing of goods, services and ideas. The course examines concepts and theories from the behavioral sciences and analyzes their application in developing marketing strategies. Prerequisite: BADM 370 3 credits
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BADM 476 - Marketing Research
This course provides an in-depth study of the primary methodologies of marketing research. Emphasis is places on collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting information for the purpose of reducing uncertainty surrounding marketing and management decisions. Prerequisite: BADM 370 and BADM 220 3 credits
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BADM 478 - International Marketing
This course is a study of the application of marketing principles and concepts in diverse cultural, economic, political, legal, and technological international environments. Prerequisite: BADM 370 3 credits
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BADM 479 - International Human Resource Management
This course compares and contrasts Human Resource Management requirements and practices in the major world economic centers and countries. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 credits
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BADM 480 - International Sales and Negotiations
This course focuses on the skills and qualities needed to operate successfully in the international sales arena as well as how to successfully master the art of international negotiation. Students will focus on real-world skills and role play to learn the techniques of successful sales and negotiation tactics in the international business milieu. 3 credits
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BADM 482 - Business Policy and Strategy
This course is designed to develop an understanding of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. It involves integrating all functional areas of business, analyzing the environment in which the firm operates, and choosing strategies that enable the firm to meet its objectives. Prerequisite: (BADM 310 or FIN 310) + (BADM 350 or BLAW 350) + (BADM 370 or MKTG 370) + (BADM 360 or BADM 369) 3 credits
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BADM 489 - Business Plan Writing and Competition
Students will write a business plan and present it to a panel of faculty and business community members. The top three business plan presenters will move on to a statewide competition. 1 credit
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BADM 491 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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BADM 492 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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BADM 494 - Internship
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Grade assigned S/U. 1-12 credits
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BADM 506 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs
Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems. 3 credits
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BADM 511 - Investments
This course is a thorough study of the equity market including fundamental valuation techniques, asset allocation, the efficient markets hypothesis and its implications, portfolio theory, risk and return, the primary and secondary market mechanisms, security market indicators, and international investing. An overview of the bond market including bond valuation, duration, and bond portfolio management, and an introduction to options, futures, and forward contracts are provided. The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored. Prerequisite: BADM 310 3 credits
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BADM 538 - Entrepreneurship II
This course focuses on the process of screening an opportunity, drafting a personal entrepreneurial strategy, and understanding the business plan writing process. Building the entrepreneurial team and the acquisition and management of financial resources are emphasized along with venture growth, harvest strategies, and valuation. 3 credits
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BADM 542 - Introduction to Trust Management
This course presents an overview of the trust department in a commercial bank, including its fit with operations, service provision and delivery. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of accumulating, preserving, and disposing of an estate. The course also provides an introduction to the trust industry, including the products and services associated with a trust institution, and management of products and services. Co-requisite: BADM 312 and BADM 411 or BADM 511 3 credits
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BADM 560 - Human Resource Management
This course provides a survey of managerial practices with respect to the management of the human resource function and an introduction to the topic of human resource management as an occupational choice. Major areas of inquiry include recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits development, compensation and benefits maintenance. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 credits
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BADM 564 - Organizational Behavior
This course is a study of individuals and groups. Traditional organization theory and concepts are presented and study is given to motivation, group dynamics, and methods of coordination, change, and adaptation within an organization. Prerequisite: BADM 360 3 credits
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BADM 576 - Marketing Research
This course provides an in-depth study of the primary methodologies of marketing research. Emphasis is placed on collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting information for the purpose of reducing uncertainty surrounding marketing and management decisions. Prerequisite: BADM 370 and BADM 220 3 credits
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BADM 591 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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BADM 592 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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BADM 593 - Workshop
Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-3 credits
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BADM 605 - Foundations of Finance
Topics included are mathematics of finance, liquidity management, capital budgeting, liability management and value creation. 3 credits
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BADM 620 - Quantitative Procedures for Business
This is an accelerated course in applications of mathematics and statistics to business and economics. Topic coverage includes: 1) equations and their graphs; 2) matrices and their operations; 3) differential calculus, in particular, first and second calculus, in particular, first and second derivatives of single and multi-variable 5) probability; 6) distributions; 7) hypothesis testing; 8) linear regression and analysis; 9) time series analysis; and 10) the modeling of business and economic problems. Computer applications are included. 3 credits
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BADM 680 - Foundations of Management and Marketing
Provides a broad conceptual background of fundamental knowledge in management and marketing for graduate students who have an inadequate background in these subjects. 3 credits
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BADM 708 - International Finance
Balance of payment analysis, international equilibrium and the mechanism of adjustment, international money markets and monetary standards, capital movements and the objectives of international monetary movement and corporate finance. 3 credits
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BADM 715 - International Trade
Theoretical analysis, historical survey and current problems of international trade; an examination of international economic policies and institutions especially as they relate to national political and economic objectives; trade barriers and controls. 3 credits
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BIOL 101 - Biology Survey I
Study of the nature, diversity, and classification of life, ecology, cells and cell cycles, Mendelian and modern genetics evolution and evolution theory. Intended for those not majoring in biology. Co-requisite: BIOL 101L 3 credits
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BIOL 101L - Biology Survey I Lab
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 101 . Co-requisite: BIOL 101 0 credits
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BIOL 106 - Human Health and Biology
An introductory, non-majors lab and lecture course on the biology of humans. Human Health and Biology provides an overview of the fundamental principles of biology as they relate to the human organism. It presents an overview of the anatomy and physiology of human body systems, genetics, disease processes and biotechnology with a focus on applications to contemporary life and increased health literacy. This course is designed for non-majors and anyone who is interested in learning about how the human body works. Not intended for Biology majors. Co-requisite: BIOL 106L 3 credits
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BIOL 106L - Human Health and Biology Lab
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 106. Co-requisite: BIOL 106 0 credits
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BIOL 130 - Success in Science
Introductory seminar course designed to introduce students to the sciences. Topics covered will include general topics such as study skills and utilization of campus resources, and development of four-year plans, among others. Developing science-specific skills such as reading/utilizing scientific literature and understanding/conducting basic research will also be covered. Career exploration may also be included. Required for students with declared majors in the sciences. 1 credit
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BIOL 151 - General Biology I
The introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology. Presents the concepts or cell biology, evolution, heredity, molecular genetics and ecology. Co-requisite: BIOL 151L 4 credits
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BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 151 . Co-requisite: BIOL 151 0 credits
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BIOL 153 - General Biology II
A continuation of BIOL 151 , the introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology. Presents the concepts of animal and plant structure and function, energetics, and reproduction. Co-requisite: BIOL 153L 4 credits
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BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 153 . Co-requisite: BIOL 153 0 credits
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BIOL 180 - Soils and the Environment
The course will examine current and historical issues related to erosion and soil conservation. It will also cover general soil properties and processes and human effects on soil and the environment. Not intended to fulfill a major requirement for students seeking Agriculture majors (e.g., Agricultural Science, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agronomy, Animal Science, Horticulture, Range Science, Ecology, and Environmental Management or other ag-related majors). 3 credits
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BIOL 204 - Genetics and Cellular Biology
Second course in a 2-semester sequence designed to teach students current concepts in genetics, cellular and molecular biology. This course will prepare students in the biological sciences for advanced courses in their emphasis areas. Topics covered in this course include: DNA and chromosomal structure; mobile genetic elements; transcription; RNA processing; translation; enzymes and metabolism; membrane structure and function; respiration and photosynthesis; the endomembrane system and trafficking; cytoskeleton; cell signaling; genetic engineering and biotechnology. This course is designed to be taken in conjunction with BIOL 204L, Genetics and Cellular Lab. Prerequisite: (BIOL 101 or BIOL 151 ) or BIOL 202 Co-requisite: BIOL 204L 4 credits
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BIOL 204L - Genetics and Cellular Biology Lab
Lab to accompany BIOL 204 Co-requisite: BIOL 204 0 credits
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BIOL 208 - Oceans and Their Ecosystems
This course will start with a look at how the oceans developed on our planet, including the seafloor spreading theory and hydrologic cycle. The benthic substrate and benthos will be considered as well as the physical and chemical properties of seawater. The basics of oceanography (including currents, waves, tides, oceanography (including currents, waves, tides, and marine biology (including the zones of the ocean, marine food webs, plankton, and nekton) will be considered. Environmental concerns that pertain to the oceans will be covered. This course will also briefly cover some basic earth science such as plate tectonics and the motion of the atmosphere and how these pertain to the oceans. (Note: this course will fulfill a general elective, but not an elective course in the biology major.) 3 credits
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BIOL 211 - Environmental Biology
This course examines historic content and current environmental issues, including how humans impact the environment and ways we can minimize that impact. Select topics include air and water pollution, climate change, population growth, maintaining biodiversity, energy resources, and waste management. Lecture: two hours per week; lab or small group discussion: two hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL 211L 3 credits
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BIOL 211L - Environmental Biology Lab
Laboratory component to BIOL 211 . Co-requisite: BIOL 211 0 credits
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BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy
Structures of various systems in the human body are presented as a structural basis for physiology. Co-requisite: BIOL 221L 4 credits
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BIOL 221L - Human Anatomy Lab
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 221 . Co-requisite: BIOL 221 0 credits
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BIOL 235 - Introduction to Biotechnology
Presents a basic overview of biotechnology emphasizing current DNA and RNA technologies and structure and function of biomolecules. The application of these techniques in the fields of medicine, agriculture, forensics and the environment is emphasized. Scientific methods, current good laboratory practices (cGLP), standard operating procedures (SOP), environmental regulations and ethics of the biotechnology industry will also be covered. Co-requisite: BIOL 235L 3 credits
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BIOL 235L - Introduction to Biotechnology Lab
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 235 . Co-requisite: BIOL 235 0 credits
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BIOL 240 - Biotechnology Lab Methods and Techniques
Students will become familiar with the theory and application of many analytical methods currently utilized in the field of biotechnology. These methods include: aespetic techniques, current good laboratory practices (cGLP), ELISA and immunoaffinity techniques, methods for determining enzymatic activity, determining enzymatic activity, methods, electrophoresis, light microscopy, restriction endonuclease digestion, agar and acrylamide electrophoresis of nucleic acids, Southern and Northern blotting, polymerase chain reaction and bioassays. Topics in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics will also be discussed. Considerable emphasis will be placed on proper methods for data recording, analysis and Co-requisite: BIOL 240L 3 credits
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BIOL 240L - Biotechnology Lab Methods and Techniques Lab
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 240 Co-requisite: BIOL 240 0 credits
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BIOL 245 - Cell Culture Techniques
Students will be introduced to numerous laboratory techniques and methods involving animal, plant, fungal and bacterial cell cultures. Among the methods taught are: aseptic tissue culture techniques of model organisms, current good lab practices (cGLPs), and isolation, culture and preservation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic preservation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cultures from ATCC and other repositories. Additionally, current methods for genetic engineering, propagation and analysis of crops and animals significant to the field of biotechnology will be explored. Students will also be introduced to fermentation processes as well as the regulatory requirements and associated agencies. Co-requisite: BIOL 245L 3 credits
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BIOL 245L - Cell Culture Techniques Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 245 . Co-requisite: BIOL 245 0 credits
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BIOL 250 - Introduction to Bioinformatics and Proteomics
This course explores the theory and practice of biological database mining and analysis. In particular, students are introduced to integrated systems where a variety of data sources are connected through World Wide Web access. Information retrieval and interpretation are discussed, and many practical examples in a computer laboratory setting enable students to improve their data mining skills. Methods included in the course are searching the biotechnology literature (e.g. medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, chemical databases), sequence homology searching and multiple alignments, protein sequence motif analysis, and several genome analytical methods. Co-requisite: BIOL 250L 3 credits
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BIOL 250L - Introduction to Bioinformatics and Proteomics Lab
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 250 . Co-requisite: BIOL 250 0 credits
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BIOL 281 - Introduction to Statistics
A study of descriptive statistics including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, and an introduction to probability, sampling and techniques of statistical inference with an emphasis on applications. Prerequisite: MATH 114 or higher (C or higher) or proper Math placement. 3 credits
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BIOL 282 - Introduction to Statistics II
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Statistics. Topics include methods applicable to proportions, comparisons of multiple groups, statistical modeling, metrics used in epidemiology, and basic computer coding for analysis. Prerequisite: BIOL 281 or MATH 281 3 credits
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BIOL 283 - Biology of Beer
This interdisciplinary course will study many aspects of biology within the framework of a well-known process: brewing beer. Throughout the course, students will learn numerous fundamental principles of biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, and physiology. Ultimately, students will discuss how these principles are connected and applied to the creation, diversity and physiological effects of beer. Beer will NOT be consumed in this course. Co-requisite: BIOL 283L 4 credits
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BIOL 283L - Biology of Beer Lab
Lab to accompany BIOL 283 . 0 credits
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BIOL 285 - Medical Terminology
This course introduces the student to the technical language of medicine that has been developed logically from Latin and Greek roots. The student is shown how medical terms are built from their individual parts, or elements, which form the anatomy of the word. The information in this course will enable students to: identify the this course will enable students to: identify the medical terms, understand the importance of suffixes and prefixes in forming medical terms, link word elements together to form medical terms, break down or deconstruct a medical term into its elements, connect the singular and plural forms of medical terms, and verbalize the pronunciation of medical terms. 3 credits
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BIOL 288 - Health and Physiological Aspects of Aging
This course will address a wide range of issues related to the health and the biology of aging. It will examine the physiology of human aging and diseases of aging with an emphasis on dementia. It will consider how factors such as preventative measures, social support, medication use, and stress can contribute to healthy lifestyles and increased longevity. 3 credits
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BIOL 291 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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BIOL 292 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
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BIOL 294 - Internship
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than in the case with field experience courses. 1-6 credits
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BIOL 301 - Plant Systematics
Principles of phylogeny, classification, nomenclature, evolution; demonstrations, field study and laboratory practice in collection, preserving, and identifying plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 or BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 301L 4 credits
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BIOL 301L - Plant Systematics Lab
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 301 . Co-requisite: BIOL 301 0 credits
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BIOL 302 - Animal Behavior
Animal behavior from many aspects, including communication, social organization, orientation, imprinting, courtship and mating, agonistic behavior, control systems, and the evolution of behavioral patterns. Co-requisite: BIOL 302L 4 credits
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BIOL 302L - Animal Behavior Lab
Lab to accompany BIOL 302 . Co-requisite: BIOL 302
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BIOL 311 - Principles of Ecology
Basic principles of ecology including the sub disciplines of physiological ecology, population ecology, community ecology, evolutionary ecology, and ecosystems ecology from both a theoretical and applied aspect. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 or BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 311L 4 credits
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BIOL 311L - Principles of Ecology Lab
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 311 . Co-requisite: BIOL 311 0 credits
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BIOL 312 - Hematology
Identification of normal and abnormal blood cells in various hematological disorders. Theory and application of hematology procedures. Theory and mechanisms of hemostasis. Morphologic examination of blood and bone marrow and laboratory testing used in hematological study. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 , BIOL 221 (or concurrent enrollment) BIOL 325 (or concurrent enrollment) Co-requisite: BIOL 312L 4 credits
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BIOL 312L - Hematology Lab
Laboratory experience to accompany BIOL 312 . Co-requisite: BIOL 312 0 credits
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BIOL 325L - Physiology Lab
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 325 . Co-requisite: BIOL 325 0 credits
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BIOL 331 - Microbiology
This will be a study of the morphology and physiology of representatives of various groups of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 Co-requisite: BIOL 331L 4 credits
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BIOL 331L - Microbiology Lab
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 331 . Co-requisite: BIOL 331 0 credits
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BIOL 333 - Aquatic Ecology and Watershed Management
This course will provide a detailed introduction to aquatic ecology and the field of watershed management. Selected topics include watershed ecology, ecosystem services, nonpoint source pollution, aquatic invasive species, and watershed planning, monitoring, and protection. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 or BIOL 211 Co-requisite: BIOL 333L 4 credits
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BIOL 333L - Aquatic Ecology and Watershed Management Lab
Laboratory experience to accompany BIOL 333 . Co-requisite: BIOL 333 0 credits
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BIOL 343 - Cell and Molecular Biology
Studies of structure, molecular composition, physiology, heredity and growth of cells form the contents of this course. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 Co-requisite: BIOL 343L 4 credits
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BIOL 343L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab
Students will use practical applications and demonstrations to reinforce the lectures and discussions of BIOL 343 . Co-requisite: BIOL 343 0 credits
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BIOL 351 - Plant Structure and Function
Plant diversity (including algae and fungi); structure, function, and evolutionary relationships. Lecture-laboratory, six hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 351L 4 credits
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BIOL 355 - Mammalogy
Identification of game, fur bearing, and small mammals; taxonomy of these groups, life histories and habits, preparation of study skins and skeletons; special reference to those occurring in Northern Great Plains area. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 or BIOL 153 Co-requisite: BIOL 355L 4 credits
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BIOL 355L - Mammalogy Lab
Lab to accompany BIOL 355 Co-requisite: BIOL 355 0 credits
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