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BCS 001 - Business & Computer Sci Elect
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 003 - Upper Level BCS Elective
Credits:
3.00 to 6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 101 - Program Concepts & Prob Solv
Credits:
3.00
This course will provide an introduction to programming
logic and problem solving techniques using different
programming languages. The topics covered in this course
will provide the skills needed to learn languages such as
Visual Basic, C+ + and JAVA. Topics include such items as
constants and variables, data types, scope of variables,
basic logic constructs, subroutines and functions.
Students who have completed BCS 120, BCS 185 or
equivalent cannot take BCS 101.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 102 - Computer Concepts & Appl
Credits:
3.00
This an introductory course in the use of personal computers
and their use in todays society. Students will be introduced
to basic computer concepts and terminology. Students will
learn the fundamentals of the Windows operating system and
have hands on experience at the beginning to intermediate
level using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students
will use the Internet to supplement the textbook and lecture
material. This course is a prerequisite or corequisite for
all BCS courses.
Note: Students who have complete BCS 191 may not receive
credit for this course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 105 - Networking Fundamentals I
Credits:
3.00
This course covers a basic introduction to networking
terminology and concepts. It begins with an overview
of Industry standards and the OSI reference model. It
then moves on to cover different network topologies
and IP addressing. The students are then introduced
to the concept of subnetworking using subnet masks.
Basic networking design different networking components
and safety issues are covered extensively. The practical
part of the course concentrates on making different types
of networking cables and implementing a basic infrastructure
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 106 - Fundamentals Networking II
Credits:
3.00
A continuation of the Basic Networking Fundamentals which
incorporates concepts of subnet planning, OSI model layers,
and network layers with routing and best path selection.
Dynamic routing operation, Link State versus Distance Vector
is covered in detail. The course then moves on to
configuring routers, different modes and commands, as well
as the hardware and software components of the routers. The
laboratory part of the course is a series of hands-on
experiments on Cisco routers including the proper wiring and
setting up.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 105 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 120 - Foundations Computer Prog I
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces the C++ Programming Language as a
means of developing structured programs. Students will be
taught to develop algorithms using top-down stepwise
refinement. Students will be introduced to the concept
of Object Oriented programming through the use of pre-
defined classes. In addition, students will get a thorough
exposure to C++ syntax and debugging techniques.
BCS 101 cannot be taken concurrently with BCS 120.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 101 Minimum Grade: C
or EET 110 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 125 - AS/400 Operating Systems
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
In this course, students will learn about the operating
system of IBM's popular midrange computer, the AS/400. In
addition to learning the basics of logging on to the system
and managing files and devices, students will be instructed
in system set up, administration, and security. No previous
knowledge of the AS/400 is required, but students should
have at least a working knowledge of computers and be
familiar with the functions of at least one other computer
operating system.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 100 Minimum Grade: D
or BCS 191 Minimum Grade: D
BCS 130 - Website Development I
Credits:
3.00
Students will learn who to design a web page using both HTML
and Cascading Style Sheets. Besides the introductory topics
of changing text appearance and layout, advanced topics such
as tables,frames,forms and graphics will also be introduced.
Students enrolling in this course need a working knowledge
of the Windows operating system.This course is not intended
to be a first course in computing.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 136 - Programming in Cobol I
Credits:
3.00
The fundamental skills and knowledge of computer programming
using COBOL are developed in this course. Among the topics
studied are elements of the COBOL programming language and
application of the language to solving business computer
applications.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 148 - 8086/88 Assembler Prog I
Credits:
3.00
This course examines the architecture and instruction set of
the INTEL 8086 and 8088 chips used on the IBM-PC. Topics
include: machine execution; addressing; input/output;
arithmetic; branching, and control instructions. Students
use the IBM-PC macro assembler to code and debug typical
business applications.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 176 - Programming in RPG
Credits:
3.00
This course develops the fundamental skills and knowledge to
use RPG to solve business problems. Hands-on experience
writing programs using RPG/400 on an IBM AS/400 minicomputer
will provide the basis for developing RPG skills.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 185 - Programming in Visual Basic
Credits:
3.00
The Visual Basic language is used to develop Windows
applications in a fast, reliable and efficient manner. This
course will present the main components of a Visual Basic
program, and will use these components to develop
increasingly more complex Windows applications. The
standard Windows forms and controls will be explored in
providing the skills and knowledge necessary to write these
event driven graphical interfaces.
BCS 101 cannot be taken concurrently with BCS 185.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 101 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 191 - Introduction to Computers
Credits:
3.00
Recognizing the widespread use of computers in business and
industry, this course offers the student an understanding of
the computer as an information processor. Hands-on
experience with the IBM-PC will be provided with an emphasis
on the business application software including Word
Processing, Spreadsheets, Database Management Systems. The
use of the Internet and the World Wide Web will be
introduced. Students will be introduced to a browser, such
as Netscape navigator and be given the opportunity to
explore the World Wide Web, use E-Mail and search for
Information using these tools.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 191A - Intro to Computers(Pilot)
Credits:
1.50
Lecture:
1.50
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 191C
BCS 191C - Intro to Computers(Pilot)
Credits:
1.50
Lecture:
1.50
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 191A
BCS 192 - Comp Progr for Bio/Hlth Sci
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 196 - C-Language
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the C++ Programming
language will be provided with the benefit of hands-on
experience. The course will enable the student to design,
code, and debug C++ programs. Students will also be introduc
introduced to Object Oriented Programming by using
pre-designed classes, such as the C++ string class.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 1XX - Business & computer Sci Elect
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 202 - Computer Appl for Business
Credits:
3.00
In this course students will learn the fundamentals of file
management, compression and transfer. Students will have
hands on experience at the beginning through advanced level
using microcomputer spreadsheet and database applications to
solve business problems. Students will use a spreadsheet
program to enter formulas, create charts, execute
functions and macros, create sort and query lists; create
pivot tables, create templates and work with multiple
worksheets and workbooks. Students will use a database
program to create database structures,queries, reports and
forms, create switchboards, pivot tables and pivot charts.
This course may not be used to satisfy the requirements of
the Computer Programming and Information Systems degree.
NOTE: Students who have completed BCS 195 may not receive
credit for this course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 102 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 204 - Comparative Prog. Languages
Credits:
3.00
A study of programming languages with an emphasis on general
concepts and constructs such as repetition, decisions and
modularization. Procedural vs object-oriented program
design paradigms and examples of each will be a major
portion of the course. Examples comparing how different
kinds of languages approach the same problem will also
be included.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 101 Minimum Grade: D
or BCS 191 Minimum Grade: D
or BCS 100 Minimum Grade: D
or BCS 102 Minimum Grade: D
BCS 205 - Hardware & Software Selection
Credits:
3.00
This course provides a hardware and software overview of the
microcompter industry. The designs of various commercially
available computers and their input/output devices will be
explored in detail. Criteria for equipment selection
decision making will be provided. Among the topics to be
covered are microcomputer systems, monitors, printers,
plotters, modems, A/D and D/A converters and operating
systems.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 207 - Networking Fundamentals I
Credits:
4.00
This course covers a basic introducton to networking
terminology and concepts. It begins with an overview of
Industry standards and the OSI reference model. It then
moves on to cover different network topologies and IP
addressing. The students are then introduced to the concept
of subnetworks using subnet masks. Basic networking design,
different networking components and safe issues are covered
extensively. The practical part of the course concentrates
on preparing various networking cables using applied cabling
techniques as well as implementing a basic infrastructure.
This course may also be applied towards CISCO certification.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 205 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 208 - Networking Fundamentals I
Credits:
3.00
This course covers a basic introduction to networking
terminology and concepts. It begins with an overview of
Industry standars and the OSI reference model. It then
moves on to cover different network topologies and IP
addressing. The students are then introduced to the concept
of subnetworks using subnet masks. Basic networking design,
different networking components, and safety issues are
covered extensively. OSI model layers and network layers
with routing and best path selection theory are also
presented. Dynamic routing operations, as well as Link
State versus Distance Vector Protocols are covered in
detail. The practical part of the course is implementing
and testing basic LAN infrastructure configurations. This
course may also be applied towards CISCO certification.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 208L
BCS 208L - Network Fund Lab I
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 208
BCS 209 - Networking Fundamentals II
Credits:
3.00
The course picks up from where BCS 208 leaves off, then
moves on to configuring routers, using different models and
routing protocols and commands, as well as exploring
the features of the hardware and software components of
the routers. Theories of routing protocols and their
algorithms, including RIP and IGRP are explored in depth.
The practical part of the course involves a full series of
hands-on exercises and Labs using CISCO routers and
switches to demonstrate the proper configuration. ACL
settings, wiring and verification/testing of operational
networks as required. Network Management issues are
also addressed. This course may be applied towards
CISCO certification.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 209L
Pre-requisites:
BCS 208 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 209L - Networking Fundamentals II Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 209
Pre-requisites:
BCS 208 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 215 - UNIX Operating Systems
Credits:
3.00
This course develops the fundamental knowledge of computer
operating systems using UNIX. Topics include basic
understanding of the UNIX system, utilizing the file system,
programming language and security system.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 101 Minimum Grade: C
or BCS 120 Minimum Grade: C
or BCS 185 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 230 - Foundations Computer Prog II
Credits:
3.00
This course expands the knowledge and skills of Foundations
of Computer Programming I. Among the topics covered are:
arrays, pointers, strings, classes, data abstraction,
inheritance, composition and overloading.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 120 Minimum Grade: C
or DPR 120 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 237 - Intermediate COBOL Programming
Credits:
3.00
This course expands the skills and knowledge of computer
programming using COBOL. Topics to be covered include
multi-level control break processing, file handling
techniques for both sequential and indexed files, table
processing, and searching and sorting methods.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 136 Minimum Grade: C
or DPR 136 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 240 - Prin of Website Planning & Dev
Credits:
3.00
This is a course for future Web developers on creating
successful Web sites. Topics covered will include planning,
analysis, designing and developing well-organized Web sites
that combine effective navigation with the use of graphics,
text and color.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 130 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 240W - Website Development II
Credits:
3.00
This is a course for future developers and designers on
creating successful Web sites. Topics covered will include
planning, analysis, designing, and developing well-organized
Web sites that combine effective navigation with the use of
graphics, text, and color. This is a writing-intensive
course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 130 Minimum Grade: C
and EGL 101 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 245 - Intro to JAVA Programming
Credits:
3.00
This course is designed to enable students on a first-year
programming track to learn Java fundamentals and
programming elements incorporating a hands-on web-
based approach. Concepts including decisions and
loops are introduced initially, followed by event-driven
(windows-style) programming and object-oriented design
as well as some free-standing applications and text-
based programs.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 120 Minimum Grade: C
or DPR 120 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 250 - JavaScript
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces students to Web scripting languages.
Students will utilize variables, objects, and events in the
creation of Web pages with JavaScript. They will learn
techniques such as control of flow, windows, frames, forms,
debugging techniques, and dynamic HTML.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 130 Minimum Grade: C
and ( BCS 120 Minimum Grade: C
or BCS 185 Minimum Grade: C )
BCS 255 - Operating Systems
Credits:
3.00
This course develops the fundamental knowledge of computer
operating systems. Topics included in this study are types
of operating systems, facilities and features of the
different systems and user techniques.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 256 - Programming Languages
Credits:
3.00
Computer languages other then COBOL, and Assembly Language,
which are used in general business and industrial data
processing, will be studied. Among the higher level
languages included are: FORTRAN, PL/I, RPG, BASIC and/or a
list processing language.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 260 - Data Base
Credits:
3.00
This course provides the fundamental knowledge of data base
concepts. Topics studied will include data base structures
and the development of a dBASE base system using
minicomputer DBMS software package.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 120 Minimum Grade: C
or BCS 185 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 262 - Data Communications
Credits:
3.00
This course is an introduction to the concepts and
applications of computer networking and its role in the
business world today. Topics include: history of
networking and applications, voice and data communications,
hardware, transmission, network topologies, network
analysis, the OSI model, design, implementation and
management issues.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 279 - Computing Project
Credits:
1.00 or 3.00
This is an independent study course designed to offer a
student experience in research and computer programming in a
specialized area of his interest. The number of credits
received will be determined by the complexity of the program
and agreed upon prior to the student's starting this course.
Lecture:
1.00 or 3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 280 - Computer Internship
Credits:
3.00
This course provides an internship opportunity for full-time
matriculated students in either the Business Systems and
Programming or Computer Information Systems curricula.
Enrollment in this course is restricted to second year
students, and is dependent on the student being placed in an
approved internship opportunity.
Lecture:
.00 Lab:
6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 285 - Advanced Prog Visual Basic
Credits:
3.00
This course provides an in-depth study of the skills and
knowledge of Visual Basic programming. It is intended to
reinforce and build upon the introductory Visual Basic by
extending coverage of the programming language and
introducing more advanced features of the language. Some
of the advanced topics covered will include multitier
applications, database programming, programming for
the web and web forms, using report mechanisms, object-
oriented terminology, creating classes and instantiating
objects.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
BCS 185 Minimum Grade: C
or ( DPR 185 Minimum Grade: C )
and BCS 260 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 295 - Networking Fundamentals
Credits:
4.00
This course covers a basic introduction to networking
terminology and concepts. It begins with an overview of
Industry standards and the OSI reference model. It then
moves on to cover different network topologies and IP
addressing. The students are then introduced to the concept
of subnetworks using subnet masks. Basic networking design,
different networking components and safety issues are
covered extensively. OSI model layers, and network layers
with routing and best path selection theory are also
presented. Dynamic routing operations, as well as Link State
verses Distance Vector Protocols are covered in detail. The
course then moves on to configuring routers, different modes
and commands, as well as features of the hardware and
software components of the routers. The practical part
of the course concentrates on preparing various networking
cables using applied cabling techniques as well proper
configuration, wiring and vertification/testing of simple
networks is required. This course may also be applied toward
CISCO certification.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 295L
Pre-requisites:
BCS 262 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 295L - Networking Fundamentals Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 295
Pre-requisites:
BCS 262 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 2XX - Business & Computer Sci Elect
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 300 - Management Information Systems
Credits:
3.00
Managers have increasing responsibility for determining
their information system needs and for designing and
implementing information systems that support these needs.
Management information systems integrate, for purposes of
information requirements, the accounting, finance, and
operations management functions of an organization. This
course will examine the various levels and types of software
and information systems required by an organization to
integrate these functions.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 111 Minimum Grade: D
BCS 301 - Systems Analysis & Design
Credits:
3.00
This course explores the major issues in the analyis and
design of a system, including methods of data collection,
information requirements analysis, and the analysis
process are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the
imporatance of the user in the design process and focuses
on approaches that improve the successful implementation
of a computer system. Topics include general systems
theory, Systems Development Life Cycle, data flow diagrams,
data dictionary, hardware and software evaluation,
feasibility analysis, CASE tools and prototyping. Students
are required to demonstrate their skill in using project
management and diagramming application software.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 120 Minimum Grade: C
or BCS 185 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 302 - Sys Anal & Design II
Credits:
3.00
This is an advanced course in Systems Analysis and Design.
Students will utilize the tools covered in BCS 301 to
analyze system designs. Topics covered in the design phase
will include input, output, database and user interface
design. A CASE Tool and/or other rapid application
development tools will be used to create the interfaces.
Additional topics in the implementation and maintenance
phases will include testing, implementation and maintenance.
Object-oriented systems and UML will also be covered.
Students will analyze and prepare various case projects and
will present and document their results.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 301 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 303 - Advanced Website Development
Credits:
3.00
Students will learn the advanced concepts of Web site
development using a language such as XML document.
Students will be introduced to the basic programming
concepts including creating an XML document, displaying an
XML document, binding XML elements to HTML tags, working
with the data source object, working with table bindings and
table pages, declaring, document elements, working with
attribute types, working with namespaces, schemas, and XSL
stylesheets.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 130 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 311 - Local Area Netwrk & Server Adm
Credits:
3.00
This course will provide an introduction to local area
networking concepts. These ideas will be explored in
conjunction with an introduction to the concepts and
tools necessary to implement, administer and
troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows 2000 network.
Hands-on experience will be used in the presentation of
system administration tools.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 262 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 315 - UNIX Operating Systems II
Credits:
3.00
This course further develops the knowledge of computer
operating systems using UNIX. It will augment the knowledge
gained in BCS 215. Topics to be covered include an in-depth
examination of the design of the UNIX system, using advanced
text processing utilities, advanced Shell programming and an
introduction to the setup and administration of UNIX
networks.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 215 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 316 - PERL Programming
Credits:
3.00
This course provides an introduction to programming in the
Perl language. Students will learn the Pearl syntax,
the basics of using regular expressions, how to use Perl
data types, and how to access and manipulate files.
Students are also introduced to database connectivity
and debugging techniques.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 215 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 320 - LAN Switching and Wireless
Credits:
3.00
This course provides a comprehensive, theoretical, and
practice approach to learning the technologies and protocols
needed to design and implement a converged switched
network. Students learn about the hierarchical network
design and how to select devices for each layer. The course
explains how to configure a switch for basic functionality
and how to implement Virtual LANS, VTP, and inter-VLAN
routing in a converged network. The different
implementations of Spanning Tree Protocol in a converged
network are presented, and students develop the knowledge
and skills necessary to implement a WWLAN in a small to
medium network. This course may also be applied towards
CISCO training certification as defined by the CISCO
Academy.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 208 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 321 - Accessing the WAN
Credits:
3.00
This course discusses the WAN technologies and network
services required by converged applications in Enterprise
Networks. The course uses the Cisco Enterprise Composite
model (ECM) to introduce integrated network services and
explains how to select the appropriate devices and
technologies to meet ECM requirements. Students learn how
to implement and configure common data link protocols and
how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic,
access control and addressing services. Finally, students
learn how to detect troubleshoot, and correct common
enterprise network implementation issues. This course may
also be applied towards CISCO training certification as
defined by the CISCO Academy.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 209 Minimum Grade: C
and BCS 320 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 331 - Advanced Networking II
Credits:
3.00
Based on experience gained in BCS 330, students wil
demonstrate the use of the CISCO IOS to configure
network switching and routing devices. A WAN design project
is also included as part of the case study begun in BCS 330.
It will involve an overview of WAN technologies and WAN
configuration using COSCO routers and switches. This part of
the course examines the details of the design,
implementation, configuration and demonstration of a fully
functional internet, including HTTP, FTP, SNMP and email
services while making use of PPP, ISDN and Frame Relay
protocols. This course may also be applied towards CISCO
training certification as defined by the CISCO Academy.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
BCS 330 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 331L - Adv Networking II Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 331
Pre-requisites:
BCS 330 Minimum Grade: D
BCS 335 - Advanced Networking
Credits:
3.00
The student will built upon their understanding of router
configurations, LAN switching, network management and
network design. Basic network traffic management, wide area
networking infrastructure and virtual local area networking
cofigurations (VLANS) are developed and discussed. This
course provides hands-on experience in advanced
implementation and configuration of CISCO multi-protocol
routers and switches. It introduces switches to Ethernet
networks, virtual LAN technology, spanning tree protocols
and configuration of CISCO switching devices. Additional
topics covered include advanced router concepts, including
Access Control List management and IP filtering, traffic
management and IGRP implementation, WAN technologies and
WAN configuration using CISCO routers and switches. This
course also examines the details of the design,
implementation, configuration and demonstration of a fully
functional internet, including HTTP, FTP, SNMP and email
services while making use of PPP, ISDN and Frame Relay
protocols. The student will complete a case study which is
the practical application of the knowledge acquired in the
course. This course may also be applied towards CISCO
training certification as defined by the COSCO Academy.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 335L
Pre-requisites:
BCS 209 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 335L - Advanced Networking Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
BCS 335
Pre-requisites:
BCS 209 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 336 - C Language Programming II
Credits:
3.00
This course expands the fundamental skills and knowledge of
C-Language. Topics to be studied include: the Runtime
Environment and associated C constructs; C++ programming;
and the utilization of VAX/VMS features from VAX C.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 196 Minimum Grade: D
BCS 345 - JAVA Programming
Credits:
3.00
This course is designed for students with some experience
with programming. The syntax of the Java programming
language, object-oriented programming, creating graphical
user interfaces (GUI), exceptions, file input/output (I/O),
and how to create Java applications and applets will be
covered.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 230 Minimum Grade: C
or ( BCS 285 Minimum Grade: C )
BCS 346 - Object Oriented Prog using C++
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the Fundamentals of Object Oriented
Programming using the Turbo C++ compiler. The course will
cover the syntax of the C++ language by building upon
traditional C programs as well as the methodology to design
and implement an Object Oriented Program.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 196 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 350 - Web Database Development
Credits:
3.00
This advanced course prepares the student to use databae
management systems with web server software to develop and
maintain the information content of a web site. Students in
the course should have prior knowledge of programming and
database management systems.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
BCS 260 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 360 - Programming in SQL
Credits:
3.00
The second in a two course sequence applies the knowledge of
BCS 260 to administer and implement a relational
database system. Topics covered may include: embedded SQL;
PL/SQL; advanced/optimized SQL queries; transaction
management including concurrency and recovery; schema
refinment; higher-level normal forms; integrity; security;
and database administration development.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 260 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 370 - Data Structures
Credits:
3.00
This course will present sequential and linked
representations of various built-in and abstract data
structures including arrays, records, stacks, queues
and trees. Algorithms will be developed relating to various
sorting and searching techniques, merging and recursion. A
high-level structured programming language, such as C,
using both static and dynamic storage concepts, will be
used in exploring and developing these algorithms.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 230 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 378 - Cryptography & Comp Security
Credits:
3.00
Topics include cryptology principles, security, accuracy and
privacy in computer systems with an analysis of hardware
and software measures and counter-measures. A study of the
National Bureau of Standards- DES (Data Encryption Standard)
and other hardware and software techniques are included.
Two semesters of a programming language required.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 262 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 380 - Oracle and PL/SQL Programming
Credits:
3.00
This course will provide a detailed examination of a
relational database management system and its
procedural language such as Oracle and PL/SQL or
SQL Server and T-SQL. General programming concepts
such as conditional and iterative control, error handling
and built-in exceptions will be discussed. Covered in more
detail will be topics such as cursors, triggers, and the
stored functions, procedures and packages. These topics
will then be explored through laboratory assignements
using a RDBMS such as Oracle or SQL server.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 360 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 390 - Database Admin & Security
Credits:
3.00
This course provides the knowledge necessary to
handle database administration and database
security. Topics studied will include installation and
configuration of a database, managing and securing
user resources and privileges, data integrity, and
optimization.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 360 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 3XX - Business & computer Sci Elect
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 405 - IS Development Project Mgnt
Credits:
3.00
This course will cover Project Management tools and
techniques for Systems Developmen projects. Students will
learn Project Management, Scope Management, Time
Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Human
Resource Management and Communications Management all
in the context of running successful information systems
development and implementation projects. MS project will be
used as a tool to managing all of these areas.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 300 Minimum Grade: C
BCS 410 - Computer Architecture
Credits:
3.00
Computer Architecture is the study of hardware and software
components of business information systems. Thorough
understanding of the workings of the digital computer
system is expected. Topics include: hardware components,
the machine cycle, binary arithmetic, systems software,
and assembly language. These topics are evaluated with
respect to their impact on the development of business
information systems. Two semesters of a programming
language required.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 262 Minimum Grade: D
BCS 415 - Operating Sys Internals&Design
Credits:
3.00
This course will involve the study of the fundamentals
of operating systems design and implementation. The
concepts covered include process managment, memory
management, file systems, I/O system management,
distributed systems, and security. Students will examine how
these concepts are found in several current open-source
operating systems, including Vista, UNIX and/or Linux.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 215 Minimum Grade: D
BCS 420 - Client/Server Computing
Credits:
3.00
Included in this course are a wide range of issues, methods,
techniques and case examples for developing and managing
client/server and distributed systems. These include client/
server development using (RAD) methologies, transaction
processs monitors, types of aboveware and middleware,
middleware standards (DCE,RPC and CORBA), managing
client/server environments, software installation and
distribution, electronic mail architectures in C/S products,
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 260 Minimum Grade: D
BCS 425 - Decision Supprt Dat Warehouse
Credits:
3.00
This course integrates systems analysis, programming,
database and networking for better decision making.
Decision Support Systems (DSS) characteristics are covered
followed by a survey of the various DSS models. Topics
covered will include hardware and software technologies
that support a DSS, Expert Systems, Data Warehousing, OLAP
and Data Mining. Case studies will be used to illustrate
these systems. The course will provide a strong foundation
for the use of models within the context of building and
using decision support systems, and it will focus on multi-
dimensional databases.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 262 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 260 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 300 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 301 Minimum Grade: D
BCS 430 - Senior Project
Credits:
3.00
The primary objective of this capstone course is to give
Computer Programming and Information Systems students an
opportunity to integrate techniques and concepts acquired
in their other courses. Elements will be drawn primarily
from BCS 301 (Systems Analysis and Design) and BCS 260
(Database) in addition to other courses in the student's
selected track of study. The course is experiential in
nature, i.e. the student will be required to produce
results for use by real individuals and will be evaluated
both on process and product.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
BCS 260 Minimum Grade: C
and BCS 301 Minimum Grade: C
and EGL 101 Minimum Grade: D
BCS 430W - Senior Project-Intensive Writ
Credits:
3.00
The primary objective of this course is to give Computer
Programming and Information Systems students an opportunity
to integrate techniques and concepts acquired in their other
courses. Elements will be drawn primarily from BCS301
(Systems Analysis and Design) and BCS260 (Database), in
addition to other courses in the student's selected track of
study. The course is experiential in nature i.e. the student
will be required to produce results for use by real
individuals and will be evaluated both on process and
product.
In addition to prerequisites, a second level programming
course with a grade of C or better, and Senior level
standing is required. This is a writing-intensive course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
Pre-requisites:
EGL 101 Minimum Grade: C
and BCS 260 Minimum Grade: C
and BCS 301 Minimum Grade: C
and ( BCS 185 Minimum Grade: C
or BCS 230 Minimum Grade: C )
BCS 440 - Senior Internship
Credits:
3.00
In this course, the student works under the tutelage of a
professional who serves as site supervisor in an
organization that provides information services. The work
done by the student is guided by learning objectives agreed
to by the site supervisor, the faculty member and the
student. Students are required to submit a written
proposal, progress reports, and a final report on their
experience to the client and to the department. The course
offers an ideal opportunity to test theory in practice and
to gain experience in a realistic information provision
situation. The experience is expected to be mutually
beneficial for the organization and student.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 450 - Topics in Comp Prog & Info Sys
Credits:
3.00
This course will cover topics not covered in the regular
curriculum. Topics may vary from term to term and reflect
the interests of students, faculy and industry. Topics may
include wireless communications, rapid application
development and other emerging technologies.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
BCS 457L - Bioinformatics Sen/Project Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BCS 457T - Bioinformatics Senior Project
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BCS 460 - Independent Study
Credits:
3.00
This is an independent study course designed to offer the
student experience in research of a specialized area of
interest. The student will have an opportunity to work
individually or with a group in designing, developing and
presenting a research project. The topic must be approved
by a faculty member. Students will be required to submit
full documentation and present their final results.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Computer Systems
| Biology |
BIO 001 - Biology Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 120 - General Biology
Credits:
4.00
A survey of life from the standpoint of humans, including
structural and behavioral evolution, functional
characteristics, and relationship to the natural world.
Recent developments in Biology are explored, including
applications of DNA analysis and recombinant DNA technology.
The laboratory exercises involve simple investigations of
the life processes by utilizing basic research tools. A
range of life forms are studied in the laboratory, with
particular emphasis on animals ranging from planaria to
preserved frogs.
BIO 120 is approved in the Natural Sciences General
Education Competency Area and can serve as a lower-level
laboratory science elective within the Liberal Arts. However
it does not satisfy Bioscience Core requirements and cannot
be used as a substitute for either BIO 130 0r BIO 131.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 120L
BIO 120L - General Biology Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 120
BIO 123 - Human Body/Health & Disease
Credits:
4.00
This course is an inquiry into the mechanism of diseases
that plague human beings. A systemic approach is taken
in which all the major systems of the human body and the
significant diseases that affect those systems are studied.
Emphasis is on failures of homeostasis as the basic
mechanisms of disease. Included are discussions on
available treatments and therapies, the impact of new
technological developments, and maintaining health
and avoiding diesease. The laboratory component
contains both traditional and computer-generated
exercises, that illustrate the onset and development of a
variety of diseases and pathological states.
Note: BIO 123 is approved in the Natural Sciences General
Education Competency Area and can serve as a lower-level
laboratory science elective within the Liberal Arts. However
it does not satisfy Bioscience Core requirements and cannot
be used as a substitute for either BIO 130 or BIO 131.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 123L
BIO 123L - Human Body/Hlth & Disease Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 123
BIO 125 - Principles of Nutrition
Credits:
3.00
This course provides a basic background in the nature and
biochemical function of essential and non-essential
nutrients, the molecular basis of metabolism and
nutrient requirements of living cells and organisms. The
role of nutrients in gene expression, genetically modified
foods and the role of diet in the treatment of chronic and
other existing states will be explored through research and
lecture.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 130 - Biological Principles I
Credits:
4.00
This course deals with biological processes primarily at the
molecular and cellular level, and develops the foundations
of evolutionary and ecological concepts. There is a study
of cell structure, and an examination of cellular
composition and metabolic processes including enzyme
activity, respiration, and photosynthesis. Principles of
genetics are studied at the cellular and molecular level,
with reference to current techniques in molecular biology.
Evolutionary mechanisms are introduced and ecological
concepts are presented as a unifying theme. Note: BIO 130
is the first course in the required two-semester
introductory sequence in the Bioscience Curriculum Core. It
is also approved in the Natural Sciences General Education
Competency Area and can serve as a lower-level laboratory
science elective within the Liberal Arts.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 130L
BIO 130L - Biological Principles I Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 130
BIO 131 - Biological Principles II
Credits:
4.00
This course deals with biological processes primarily at the
organismal level, and examines the diversity of living
things. The origins and adaptations of the Prokaryota,
Protista, and Fungi are explored, with emphasis on their
ecological roles, economic value, and medical significance.
Plant life cycles are introduced, and plant structure,
physiology, and utilization are studied. The evolution and
adaptations of various animal phyla are presented, with a
consideration of structure and function in each; organ
systems are studied with emphasis on humans as
representative vertebrates. Note: BIO 131 is the second
course in the required two-semester introductory in the
Bioscience Curriculum Core. It is also approved in the
Natural Sciences General Education Competency Area
and can serve as a lower-level laboratory science elective
within the Liberal Arts.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 131L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 131L - Biological Principles II Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 131
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 135 - Marine Science Theory
Credits:
4.00
Marine Science is designed to give the student an
appreciation and understanding of the dynamics and
interactions of the various components (biological,
chemical, physical, geological) of the world's oceans.
Habitats studied will range from nearshore estuarine systems
to deep ocean systems. Special consideration will be
given to the human use and manipulation of the Long
Island coastal zone. Laboratory sessions will include
methodologies used in oceanographic sampling and
analysis as well as exercises reinforcing lecture material.
Field trips will also play an important part of the course
work supporting lecture topics.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 135L
BIO 135L - Marine Science Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 135
BIO 140 - Bioethics
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 166 - Prin of Human Anatomy & Physio
Credits:
4.00
This is a one semester integrated survey of human
anatomy and physiology, covering the major
physiological and morphological relationships of the human
organ systems. The design of this course is appropriate
preparation for Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory
Technology, and certain other allied health professions,
but it does not satisfy the requirements of the Nursing
Curriculum. The major theme of the course is the integrative
pathways and regulatory processess that maintain the
homeostasis of the body. Note: BIO 166 does not
satisfy the requirements of the Nursing Curriculum and
cannot be used as a substitute for either BIO 170 or BIO 171
It is approved in the Natural Sciences General Education
Competency Area and can serve as lower-level laboratory
science elective within Liberal Arts.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Medical Laboratory Technology
Health Studies
Medical Technology
Co-requisites:
BIO 166L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 120 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 123 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 130 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 166L - Prin Human Antomy & Physio Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Medical Laboratory Technology
Health Studies
Medical Technology
Co-requisites:
BIO 166
Pre-requisites:
BIO 123 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 130 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 120 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 170 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Credits:
4.00
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in
which human anatomy and physiology are studied using
a body systems approach, with emphasis on the
interrelationships between form and function at the gross
and microscopic levels of organization. This sequence is
appropriate preparation for nursing and other allied
health professions. Topics included in Anatomy & PhysiologyI
are: basic anatomical and directional terminology,
fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology,
histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and
nervous systems.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 170L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 120 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 123 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 130 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 170L - Human Anat & Physiology I Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 170
Pre-requisites:
BIO 120 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 123 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 130 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 171 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Credits:
4.00
This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in
which human anatomy and physiology are studied using a
body systems approach, with emphasis on the inter-
relationships between form and function at the gross and
microscopic levels of organization. This sequence is
appropriate preparation for nursing and other allied health
professions. Topics include Anatomy & Physiology II are:
the endocrine system, the cardiovascular system, the
lymphatic system and immunity, the respiratory system,
the digestive system, metabolism, the urinary system,
fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance; and the
reproductive systems.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 171L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 170 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 170C Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 170T Minimum Grade: D
BIO 171L - Human Anat & Physiology II Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 171
Pre-requisites:
BIO 170 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 170C Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 170T Minimum Grade: D
BIO 191 - General Biology
Credits:
3.00
A survey of life from the standpoint of man, structural and
behavioral evolution, functional characteristics, and
relationship to the natural world. The laboratory exercises
involve simple investigations of the life processes by
utilizing basic research tools. Here too, animal forms are
emphasized, with specimens ranging from live protoza and
planaria to preserved frogs.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 191L
BIO 191L - General Biology Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 191
BIO 192 - Biology I (Botany)
Credits:
.00 or 4.00
An introduction to the biology of plants and their
ancestors. Topics include cell structure and function, cell
chemistry, photosynthesis and cellular respiration. The
tissues, roots, stems and leaves are studied covering such
topics as conduction, absorption, translocation and
reproduction. A phylogenetic comparison among plant groups
and their ancestors is the underlying theme. (May be taken
independently or as part of a two course sequence with
BIO 193.)
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 192L
BIO 192L - Biology I (Botany) Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 192
BIO 193 - Biology II (Zoology)
Credits:
4.00
An introduction to the biology of animals and their
ancestors. Topics include structure and function of cells,
tissues, organs and organ systems in animals. Genetics,
development, behavior, ecology, and the evolution of major
phyla are covered. A comparative approach is taken in
studying the invertebrates and vertebrates including man.
(May be taken independently or as a part of a two course
sequence with BIO 192.)
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 193L
BIO 193L - Biology II (Zoology) Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 193
BIO 197 - Human Biology
Credits:
3.00
An introductory course that teaches biological principles by
emphasizing the structural and functional aspects of the
human body, especially as they relate to everyday existence.
Includes discussion of important collateral issues such as
the nature and course of disease, smoking and health, drug
abuse, immunity and allergy, human genetics, birth-control,
over-population, and venereal disease.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 198 - Entomology
Credits:
4.00
The nature, structure, growth, and habits of insects and
related forms are discussed. The beneficial and injurious
effects of insects are covered. Recent breakthroughs and
developments in the field of entomology are discussed.
Skills are developed which enable the student to identify
insect plant pests, diseases and injuries. Control measures
and application equipment are discussed. Emphasis is placed
on the various pest management options available to the
homeowner and professionals in the field. IPM (integrated
pest management) involves an understanding of pesticides,
physical and mechanical controls, biological controls,
cultural controls, and legal controls. Laws regulating the
activities of pest control operators and the application of
hazardous pesticides are discussed. A collection of insects
and related forms is required.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 198L
BIO 198L - Entomology Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 198
BIO 1XX - Biology Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 210 - Introduction to Bioscience
Credits:
3.00
Moving beyond the basic concepts of general biology, this
class explores how biology is used in both academic and
commercial settings within the fields of biotechnology,
pharmaceutical and clinical sciences. Topics will include:
applications of biotechnology in microbes, plants, and
animals, the human genome project and its relation to
medical biotechnology, DNA forensics, and pharmaceutical
drug discovery, delivery, and FDA approval. The debate
surrounding subjects such as cloning, stem cells, and
genetically modified foods will also be discussed.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 211 - Bioscience Laboratory Methods
Credits:
1.00
This is a laboratory course that develops student expertise
in a full range of basic and advanced bioscience laboratory
techniques, as well as laboratory safety standards. A
variety of laboratory equipment will be used by students to
perform a series of preparatory and analytical assignements
during the semester, including preparation of solutions and
dilutions. Students are required to maintain a laboratory
notebook, analyze and display data in graphic form, and
report results in a standard format.
Lecture:
.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Co-requisites:
BIO 131, BIO 210
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 215L - General Microbiology Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 215
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 220 - Medical Microbiology
Credits:
4.00
The role of microbes as causative agents of disease in human
hosts; the morphological characterization of pathogenic
species, classification of communicable diseases and
epidemiological aspects. Host-parasite relationship,
infection, and host-resistance mechanisms; sero-diagnostic
methods in medical practice. Chemotherapy, mode of action
of antibiotics, sterilization, disinfection methods and
contamination control.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 220L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 166 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 170 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 171 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 170T Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 171C Minimum Grade: C
BIO 220L - Medical Microbiology Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 220
Pre-requisites:
BIO 166 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 170 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 171 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 170T Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 171C Minimum Grade: C
BIO 223 - Principles of Ecology
Credits:
4.00
The course introduces the student to the nature of
ecosystems, community organization and dynamics, and
population growth and regulation. The laboratory will be
primarily field oriented.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 223L
BIO 223L - Principles of Ecology
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 223
BIO 225L - Parasitology Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 233L - Cell Biology - Laboratory
Credits:
1.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Co-requisites:
BIO 232
BIO 235 - Marine Biology
Credits:
4.00
The ecological principles of the marine environment will be
examined. There will be an emphasis on the classification,
identification and economic importance of both the animals
(Protozoa-Chordata) and the algae (microscopic and
macroscopic). The flora and fauna of the Long Island region
will be stressed with field trips and collections being an
integral part of the course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 235L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 131 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 192 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 235L - Marine Biology
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 235
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 131 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 192 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 240 - Bioethics
Credits:
3.00
This course will cover ethical issues raised as a result of
modern advances in biotechnology which directly affect the
quality of human life. Bioethics comprises every possible
aspect of health care:medical, moral, political, religious,
legal and financial. It scrutinizes outmoded laws and deals
with the enormous growth in available medical services. It
takes into account our views of ourselves as members of a
humane society.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Nursing
Sciences - Health Professions
Nursing
Dental Hygiene
Bioscience
Health Studies
Dental Hygiene
BIO 243 - Principles of Genetics
Credits:
3.00
An introductory course in genetics for students majoring in
biology and the health-related areas. Topics to be
discussed include cytogenetics, immunogenetics, molecular
genetics, population genetics and quantitative genetics.
Computer simulations and demonstrations will present genetic
principles.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Co-requisites:
BIO 244L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 211 Minimum Grade: C
or MLT 227 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 244 - Principles of Genetics-Lab
Credits:
1.00
Laboratory exercises include the use of living organisms to
illustrate genetic principles and techniques.
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 243
BIO 244L - Principles of Genetics Lab
Credits:
1.00
Laboratory exercises include the use of living organisms to
illustrate genetic principles and techniques.
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Co-requisites:
BIO 243
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 245 - Intro to Bioinformatics
Credits:
3.00 or 4.00
This course is intended to teach the basic tools used in
bioformatics in order to investigate biological questions.
Existing computer programs and databases will be used for
gene searches, sequence comparisons and phylogenetic
analysis.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and ( BCS 101 Minimum Grade: C )
BIO 247L - Cell Biology Lab
Credits:
.00
Lecture:
.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Co-requisites:
BIO 247
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 256 - Environmental Sampl/Analysis
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
Proper field techniques for sampling the water, land, and
air environments will be emphasized. Laboratory procedures
will involve the analysis of both chemical and biological
parameters, including wastewater analysis, using New York
State approved methodology. Vegetative transecting and
beach contouring will also be included. Data presentation
and report writing will be emphasized. Field trips and
study will be an integral and required part of this course.
Discussion of environmental laws and impact statements will
be included.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 256L
BIO 260 - Topics in Biology
Credits:
3.00
A study of current discoveries and applications of biology,
with emphasis on studen participation and written
assignments. Critical thinking will be developed concerning
the validity of popular reports and extraordinary claims.
Ongoing discoveries in biology will be analyzed according
to their contributions to the advancement of knowledge,
their possible commercial, medical, or agricultural
applications, and ethical issues that may arise. Resources
to be utilized include current scientific literature, guest
lectures, and the world wide web.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 290 - Entomology II
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
Methods of greenhouse pest and disease control, including
identification of major families of pests, diagnosis of
diseases, principles of cultural and chemical control, and a
survey of pests and diseases associated with economically
important greenhouse crops.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 290L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 198 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 192 Minimum Grade: D
or BIO 192 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 294 - Vertebrate Physiology
Credits:
3.00
This course investigates the principles of physiology in
vertebrates with emphasis on mechanism of integration and
homeostatis at the cellular, organ and system level. It
explores the comparative, experimental and evolutionary
aspects of all vertebrate classes and surveys the impact of
recent advances in cellular and molecular biology on this
branch of the biological sciences.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 295
BIO 295 - Vertebrate Physiology Lab
Credits:
1.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 294
Pre-requisites:
BIO 2XX - Biology Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 12.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 315 - Industrial Microbiology
Credits:
4.00
This course will examine bioprocess fermentation methods and
system designs that make use of microbial cells. Special
conditions required for such biological materials as insect
cell culture and plant tissue culture will also be surveyed
Procedures relating to sanitation, process safety, raw
material documentation and maintenance, growth monitoring,
harvesting, processing, and packaging will be included.
Quality assurance methodology and regulatory requirements
are cited in each aspect of this operation.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Pre-requisites:
BIO 215 Minimum Grade: C
and CHM 152 Minimum Grade: C
or CHM 152T Minimum Grade: C
BIO 316 - General Microbiology
Credits:
4.00
Fundamental principles of microbiology, including a survey
of the microbial world, the uniqueness of prokaryotes, and
their role in the environment. Emphasis will be given to the
genetic and metabolic features of microbes, especially in
relation to their utilization within biotechnology. Concepts
of microbial sampling, detection and identification, along
with antimicrobial techniques, will be explored.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Co-requisites:
BIO 316L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 211 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 210 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 316L - General Microbiology Laborator
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 316
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 211 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 340 - Biopharmaceutical Regulation
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces the student to Current Good
Laboratory Practice(cGCP), Cueerent Good Clinical Practice
(cGCP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) as
defined in the Code of federal Regulations Title 21. These
regulations apply to all aspects of testing, clinical trials
and manufacturing of Biopharmaceutical products under the
authority of the Food and Drug Administartion. The course
will examine the apllication of these regulations to the
bioprocessing, pharmaceutical, neutraceutical, cosmeceutical
and allied industries.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Pre-requisites:
BIO 210 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 343 - Principles of Genetics
Credits:
3.00
A thorough study of Genetics intended for majors in the
Bioscience Curriculum. Topics to be covered include
cytogenetics, immunogenetics, molecular genetics,
population genetics and quantitative genetics. Computer
simulations and demonstrations will present genetic
principles. Students will utilize computerized databases
to complete independent genomic search assignments.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Sciences - Health Professions
Medical Technology
Co-requisites:
BIO 344L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 210 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 211 Minimum Grade: C
or ( BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and MLT 227 Minimum Grade: C )
BIO 344L - Principles of Genetics Labora
Credits:
1.00
Laboratory exercises include both computer simulations
and the use of living organisms to illustrate genetic
principles and techniques. Students will collect data
utilizing standard genetics investigational techniques.
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Sciences - Health Professions
Medical Technology
Co-requisites:
BIO 343
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
or ( BIO 211 Minimum Grade: C
or MLT 227 Minimum Grade: C )
BIO 345 - Introductions to Bioinformatic
Credits:
3.00
This course is intended to teach the basic tools used in
bioinformatics in order to investigate biological questions.
Students will conduct independent projects utilizing
existing computer programs and databases for gene
searches, sequence comparisons, and phylogenetic
analysis.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Sciences - Health Professions
Bioscience
Pre-requisites:
BIO 343 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 344L Minimum Grade: C
and ( BCS 101 Minimum Grade: C
or BCS 102 Minimum Grade: C )
or BIO 243 Minimum Grade: C
and ( BIO 244L Minimum Grade: C )
BIO 347 - Principles of Cell Biology
Credits:
4.00
This course investigates how cells develop, work,
communicate, and control their activities. Students will
develop the ability to independently seek out and process
scientific information. In the laboratory, students will
learn advanced techniques used in cell and molecular
research, and gain insight into the process of conducting a
research project. At the completion of this course the
student should be able to engage in the broad themes of cell
and molecular biology, and to relate these concepts to other
studies in biology and other disciplines.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Sciences - Health Professions
Medical Technology
Co-requisites:
BIO 347L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 211 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 210 Minimum Grade: C
or ( BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and MLT 227 Minimum Grade: C )
BIO 347L - Principles of Cell Biology Lab
Credits:
.00
This course investigates how cells develop, work,
communicate, and control their activities. Students will
develope the ability to independently seek out the process
scientific information. In the laboratory, students will
learn advanced techniques used in cell and molecular
research project. At the completion of this course the
student should be able to engage in the brand themes
of cell and molecular biology, and to relate these
concepts to other studies in biology and other disciplines.
Lecture:
.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Sciences - Health Professions
Medical Technology
Co-requisites:
BIO 347
BIO 352 - Plant Pathology
Credits:
4.00
The study of the development of plant diseases caused by
seed plants, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Major
diseases of economically important plants are emphasized.
the disease process and diseases cycles for representative
pathogens are covered in relation to plant disease control
methods.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 352L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 192 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 352L - Plant Pathology Laboratory
Credits:
.00
The study of the development of plant diseases caused by
seed plants, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Major
diseased of economically important plants are emphasized.
The disease process and diseases cycles for representative
pathogens are covered in relation to plant disease control
methods.
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 352
Pre-requisites:
BIO 192 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 380 - Pre-Professional Experience I
Credits:
3.00
Recommended students will engage in one of the following for
at least 135 hours: 1) health care volunteer work that
involves patient assistance in the health care environment;
2) shadowing of a health care professional (physician,
physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational
therapist, dentist, veterinarian, etc) The final grade is
assigned by the internship coordinator based on
consulation with the supervisor/health professional
and evaluation of reports, logs and a final report
prepared by the student. Students must submit a resume
to the internship coordinator at least 3 months before
registering for the course. Additional prerequisites:
recommendation by two Biology faculty members,
submission of a resume to the internship coordinator at
least 3 months prior to registering for the course, approval
of the internship coordinator. HIPAA training must be
completed before starting the course. IRB training may be
required for some sites. Additional courses in Human
Anatomy & Physiology and/or medical microbiology
recommended for some sites.
Lab:
9.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Sciences - Health Professions
Bioscience
Pre-requisites:
BIO 130 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 131 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 166 Minimum Grade: C
or ( BIO 170 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 171 Minimum Grade: C )
or BIO 220 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 316 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 3XX - Biology Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 12.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 415 - Human Virology
Credits:
3.00
This course will focus on specific human viruses, including
papilloma, herpes, smallpox, polio, measles, HIV, influenza,
SARS, and hepatitis viruses. Lecture will cover viral
strategies of invasion; viral lifecycles; viral offense and
host defense; prevention and control of viral diseases;
approaches for studying viruses; public health.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Sciences - Health Professions
Bioscience
Pre-requisites:
BIO 316 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 347 Minimum Grade: C
or ( BIO 215 Minimum Grade: C )
or ( BIO 247 Minimum Grade: C )
BIO 430 - Forensic DNA Analysis
Credits:
3.00
This course will introduce the student to modern molecular
biological techniques that are used in a crime laboratory.
The student will be taught the theory of forensic DNA
testing as well as gain practical forensic field experience
The course will cover background information on body fluid
identification, DNA structure and function, analytical DNA
techniques, and review advancements in the field of DNA
typing. The primary focus will be the molecular biological
technique known as short tandem repeats (STR) testing.
Other topics covered include sample handling, DNA
databanking, results reporting, criminal cases, and
case preparation and courtroom presentation. NOTE:
Students completing this course may not receive credit
for CRJ 430.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 430L
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 201 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 441 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 341 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 430L - Forensic DNA Analysis Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 430
Pre-requisites:
CRJ 201 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 341 Minimum Grade: C
or BIO 441 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 441 - Introduction Molecular Biology
Credits:
5.00
A detailed introduction to molecular biology, the course
covers the techniques common to all molecular biology such
as nucleic acid separation and visualization, PCR blotting,
and sequencing. In addition, the course focuses on topics
such as transcriptional regulation, RNA processing, DNA
replication, DNA repair, and DNA recombination. Each is
presented from both the view of prokaryotes as well was
eukaryotes. Scientific journal articles highlighting class
topics will be used to supplement class lectures.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Sciences - Health Professions
Medical Technology
Co-requisites:
BIO 441L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 441L - Introduction Molecular BIO Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Sciences - Health Professions
Medical Technology
Co-requisites:
BIO 441
Pre-requisites:
BIO 444 - Forensic Molecular Biology
Credits:
4.00
This course explores advanced molecular biological
techniques and concepts as they apply to the study of
forensic investigation. The course will cover background
information on body fluid identification, DNA structure
and function, analytical DNA techniques, and review
advancements in the field of DNA typing. The primary
focus will be the molecular biological technique known as
short tandem repeats (STR) testing. Other topics covered
include case studies, sample handling, DNA databanking
(CODIS), mass disaster identification, Y chromosomal
analysis, paternity testing, and validation procedures. The
laboratory component of this course will give the students
hands-on experience in techniques and experiments that
are currently being employed by forensic biology
laboratories across the country. Students who have
completed BIO 430 or CRJ 430 may not receive credit
for this course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 444L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 441 Minimum Grade: C
and CRJ 201 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 444L - Forensic Molecular Biology Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 444
BIO 450 - Pharmaceutical Prod Methods
Credits:
4.00
This course provides a study of pharmaceutical dosage forms
with emphasis on their formulation, development and
technologies of production. Attention is directed toward
the dosage form design, formulation and in-vitro performance
testing of compressed tablets, hard gelatin capsules, and
controlled-release tablets. There is also an examination of
methods of production, technology and regulation of sterile
solutions, suspensions and lyophilized products at the
product development scale, with appropriate application of
good manufacturing practices. There is an introduction to
pharmaceutical biotechnology techniques involved in the
biosynthesis, formulation and delivery of peptide and
protein therapeutic agents. The concepts of gene therapy
and vaccine design are also presented.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Pre-requisites:
BIO 340 Minimum Grade: C
and CHM 160 Minimum Grade: C
or CHM 271 Minimum Grade: C
or CHM 270 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 452 - Biomaterial Processing
Credits:
4.00
This course deals with the modification of properties of
natural and artificial biomaterials and the production of
edible products or raw materials for the pharmaceutical,
nutriceutical, and cosmeceutical industries. There will be
an introduction to the design of applications for by-product
recovery and recycling, environmental, food processing, and
biomedical industries. Commercialization of biomaterial
feed stocks, biotechnology output, and bioprocessing
by-products into traditional and alternative products will
be explored.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Pre-requisites:
BIO 315 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 455 - Validation&Regulatory Affairs
Credits:
3.00
An introduction is provided to governmental oversight of
drugs, devices and biotherapeutics, and the laws and
regulations that apply to development, testing and
validation of methods and equipment. There is a survey of
the history of US food and drug law, the creation of the
FDA, and the current organization and responsibilities of
the FDA. Specific US laws and regulations applicable
to drugs, devices and biologics and international
regulations and import/export concerns are examined.
Prerequisite or equivalent industrial experience with
approval of department chair.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Pre-requisites:
BIO 340 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 457 - Bioinformatics Senior Project
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces students to the fundamental theories
and practices of Bioinformatics. Students will study the
technology concepts required in this field, including the
theory and design of databases, access to genome information
sources of data, and tool for data mining. This course will
also cover identification for- both lower order and higher
order informational patterns in DNA and approaches to
linking genome data to information on gene functions.
Emphasis will be placed on how to use the database and tools
Laboratory activities include the use of databases and tools
to prepare analyses and report making use of search
techniques.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 457L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 341 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 215 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 316 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 260 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 457L - Bioinformatics Sen/Project Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 457
BIO 460 - Topics in Biology
Credits:
3.00
A study of current discoveries and applications of
biology, with emphasis on student participation and
written assignments. Critical thinking will be developed
concerning the validity of popular reports and
extraordinary claims. Ongoing discoveries in biology
will be analyzed according to their contributions to the
advancement of knowledge, their possible commericial
medical, or agricultural applications, and ethical issues
that they may arise. Resources that will be utilized include
current scientific literature, guest lectures, and the world
wide web.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 470 - Bioscience Senior Seminar
Credits:
3.00
The capstone course in the Bioscience Program. Utilizes
guest speakers and student literature searches to explore
the state of the entire field of Bioscience. Each student
is required to write a paper on an approved topic in the
filed of Bioscience based on primary sources in the
scientific literature, and to present a seminar at which the
student will defend his or her correlations and conclusions
about the topic.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Co-requisites:
BIO 441
Pre-requisites:
BIO 347 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 470W - Bioscience Senior Seminar
Credits:
3.00
The capstone course in the Bioscience program. Utilizes
guest speakers and student literature searches to explore
the state of the entire field of Bioscience. Each student is
required to write a paper on an approval topic in the
field of Bioscience based on primary sources in the
scientific literature, and to present a seminar at which
the student will defend his or her correlations and
conclusions about the topic. This is a writing-intensive
course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Sciences - Health Professions
Bioscience
Pre-requisites:
BIO 347 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 480 - Bioscience Internship I
Credits:
3.00
Reommended students will participate in one of the
following: 1.) a guided research experience in a program
on campus by invitation from the faculty member
conducting the research , who assigns the grade; 2.) work
experience under the direction of a professional supervisor
in an off-campus facility engaged in such things as genetics
testing, clinical trial support, microbiology testing,
pharmaceutical manufacturing. The grade is assigned
by the internship coordinator based on consulation with
the supervisor and evaluation of a final report submitted
by the intern. Competion of an online HIPAA course may be
required for some sites. Note: students seeking credit for
health care shadowing/assisting and/or volunteer work must
also register for BIO 380.
In addition to prerequisite, recommendation by two Biology
faculty members, and permission of the internship
coordinator. A resume must be submitted at least 3 months
before the start of the course.
Lab:
9.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Pre-requisites:
BIO 347 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 481 - Bioscience Internship II
Credits:
3.00
Recommended students will participate in one of the
following: 1.) a guided research experience in a program
on campus by invitation from the faculty member conducting
the research, who assigns the grade; 2.) work experience
under the direction of a professional supervisor in an off-
campus facility engaged in such things as genetics testing,
clinical trial support, microbiology testing, pharmaceutical
manufacturing. The grade is assinged by the internship
coordinator based on consultation with supervisor and
evaluation of a final report submitted by the intern.
Completion of an online HIPAA course may be required
for some sites. Note: Students seeking credit for health
care shadowing/assisting and/or volunteer work must
also register for BIO 380. In addition to the prerequisite,
recommendation by two Biology faculty members;
permission of the internship coordinator. A resume must be
submitted to the internship coordinator at least 3 months
before the start of the course.
Lab:
9.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bioscience
Pre-requisites:
BIO 480 Minimum Grade: C
BIO 490 - Bioscience
Credits:
8.00
An intensive bioscience research experience for selected
student in a research laboratory under the supervision of
faculity engaged in current investigations in the field of
bioscience. The student will be expected to commit himself
/ herself to a full weekely schedule of laboratory research
activity and tutorials for a semester or summer to gain
professional expertise in laboratory procedures, record
keeping,operation of laboratory equipment, experimental
design, and preparation of data for scientific publication
presentation and oral presentation. Technical Elective for
Bioscience majors.
Lecture:
4.00 Lab:
12.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
BIO 4XX - Biology Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 12.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Biology
| Biomedical Engineering Tech |
BME 254 - Electronic Health Care Systems
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
Application of the principles learned in BME 202 and BME
203. Students work in a local hospital under the direct
supervision of an experienced BMET or Clinical Engineer.
Emphasis is on the use of principles learned in lecture and
laboratory to actual clinical situations.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Electrical Engr Technology
| Business Administration |
BUS 001 - Business Elective
Credits:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 003 - Upper Level Business Elective
Credits:
3.00 to 6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 101 - Accounting I
Credits:
3.00
Fundamental accounting concepts and principles are covered
through an understanding of the following topics: accounting
as an information system; analyzing a transaction; the
accounting cycle; accounting for both service enterprises
and merchandising businesses; deferrals and accruals;
reversing entries; systems design; accounting for cash,
receivables, temporary investments and inventory; payroll
accounting. Students apply concepts to the preparation of
special journals, subsidiary ledgers, worksheets and
financial statements.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 102 - Accounting II
Credits:
3.00
Continued development of the principles and concepts
introduced in Accounting I. The following topics are
included: emphasis on further understanding of generally
accepted accounting principles; plant assets; intangible
assets; determination of depreciation, depletion and
amortization; accounting for partnerships and corporations;
long term liabilities; investments in bonds and stock;
statement of cash flows; managerial accounting; accounting
for manufacturing operations; budgeting and standard costs
systems.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 101 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 101R Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 101R Minimum Grade: D
BUS 109 - Mgmt Theories & Practices
Credits:
3.00
This introductory management course covers principles
pertaining to human resources as well as organizational
and technological issues. Topics include managing and
the manager's job; ethical and social issues; the global
environment; planning and decision making; organization
change and innovation; strategic importance and legal
environment of human resources management; employee
performance appraisal and feedback; organizational behavior
and development; leadership and influence processes; work
groups and teams; Total Quality in organizations; and
managing information and information technology.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 111 - Introduction to Business
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of
American Business and its contemporary environment. It
provides an overview of organizational, national, and
international trends and their impact on enterprises both
large and small. The course develops an understanding of
important business concepts, principles, and practices that
explain how businesses are formed, how they operate to
accomplish their goals, and why/how their success depends on
effective management, production, marketing and
finance/accounting.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 121 - Business Mathematics
Credits:
3.00
The fundamentals of applied mathematics in the field of
accounting, finance, marketing, and selling. Topics include
interest, bank discount, insurance, and annuities. The use
of arithmetic as a managerial tool is stressed.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 131 - Marketing Principles
Credits:
3.00
This course provides the student with a sound knowledge of
the basic concepts included in the marketing process. The
key elements of the marketing mix - product planning,
pricing policies and methods, distribution decisions and
promotional strategies receive special emphasis. Other
topics such as analyzing target markets and consumer buying
behavior are also covered.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 141 - Contemporary Bus Communication
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the role and importance of effective
communications in business. Key topics include the
familiarization and practice in preparing common types of
internal and external business communications; contemporary
issues in business communication relating to technology,
ethics, and nondiscriminatory language; memo and report
writing with proper mechanics, style, and appropriate
tone/attitude; and business presentations.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
EGL 101 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 191 Minimum Grade: D
or BCS 102 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 188 - Advertising Art & Applications
Credits:
3.00
This course will combine basic advertising principles with
practical media application. This course shall introduce
students to the business of advertising in a contemporary
global environment. The course will explore concepts of
advertising, including elements of media selection and
copywriting within the parameters of internal budgets,
management and the application of actual advertising
creation. In addition, students will create advertising,
integrating the roles of the creative director and marketing
manager.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 1XX - Business Elective
Credits:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 200 - Acctg Appl for Microcomputers
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
This course will further the understanding of accounting
theory and will provide opportunity to achieve competency in
the use of the following computerized accounting
applications: the fully integrated General Ledger (performs
the necessary functions within the complete cycle of
accounting); and the spreadsheet/worksheet program (used to
generate alternative analysis to facilitate decision
making.)
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Co-requisites:
BUS 102
Pre-requisites:
BUS 101 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 101R Minimum Grade: D
or BA 101 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 201 - Corporate Finance
Credits:
3.00
The overall aim of this course is to help students develop
an understanding and appreciation of Finance as a business
discipline - an analytical approach in assessing the
financial worthiness of a business entity is stressed.
Topics covered include time value of money; financial
statement analysis; valuation models; risks and rates of
return; calculating beta coefficients; working capital
management; capital budgeting; the cost of capital leverage
and dividend policy; and financial forecasting.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 101 Minimum Grade: D
and BUS 102 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 202 - Business Law I
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the nature and sources of law; the role
the legal system; the law of torts and crimes; the law of
contracts; and real and personl property.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 211 - Honors Prin of Management
Credits:
3.00
A basic course that recognizes the importance of management
as a distinct function and the universality of management
principles in the administration of any type of enterprise.
The managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing,
directing, motivating and controlling are presented as a
basis for subsequent courses that emphasize their
application in specific areas.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 111 Minimum Grade: B+
BUS 220 - Financial Information Systems
Credits:
3.00
This course will further the understanding of accounting
theory and will provide the opportunity to achieve
competency in the use of computerized applications. The
course will introduce students to internal control theory
within a computerized financial information system. Use of
the Web for accessing relevant information will also be
introduced.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Co-requisites:
BUS 102
Pre-requisites:
BUS 101 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 101R Minimum Grade: D
BUS 230 - Environmental Law
Credits:
3.00
This elective course addresses concerns pertaining to the
business environment, instructing students as to the unified
ecological approach to which affect management. The
political approach to business environment concerns in the
context of constitutional, common law and administrative
law theories and case and statutory analysis are examined,
referencing basic natural science technology. Designed as a
first law course it introduces the business, horticulture
and industrial technology student to the legal process
applying relevant components of environmental law studies.
A nationally adopted text of a major law publisher and
contemporary business periodical articles on assigned topics
are to be used extensively.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 232 - Electronic Commerce
Credits:
3.00
This course provides an understanding of the evolving
Internet technologies. It primarily explores the business
implications of these developments. It explores the tools
, skills and business and social implications of emergence
of electronic commerce in the cyberspace. In addition to
acquiring basic skills for navigating the Internet and
creating personal and business electronic presence on the
World Wide Web, the students re-examine fundamental process
of business as it is performed in the cyberspace in contrast
to the market place. This helps the students evolve a
perspective about the business in the next century and
helps them understand changes as the cyberspace grows
increasingly important in the global economy.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BCS 102 Minimum Grade: D
or BCS 191 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 111 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 232W - Electronic Commerce
Credits:
3.00
This course provides an understanding of the evolving
Internet technologies. It primarily explores the business
implications of these developments. It explores the tools,
skills and business and social implications of emergence
of electronic commerce in the cyberspace. In addition to
acquiring basic skills for navigating the Internet and
creating personal and business electronic presence on the
World Wide Web, the students re-examine fundamental
processes of business as it is performed in the cyberspace
in contrast to the market place. This helps the students
evolve a perspective about the business in the next
century and helps them understand changes as the
cyberspace grows increasingly important in the global
economy. This is a writing-intensive course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BCS 102 Minimum Grade: D
or BCS 191 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 111 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 240 - Business Statistics
Credits:
3.00
This course covers statistical concepts and techniques
as applied to business applications. Topics include: data
classification; experimental design; descriptive statistics;
measures of central tendency and dispersion; probability
concepts; binomial, Poisson and normal distributions;
central limit theorem and confidence intervals. Extensive
use of Excel to assist in the computational and graphical
aspects of the subject.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
MTH 015 Minimum Grade: D
or Math Placement Level 2
BUS 250 - Consumer Behavior
Credits:
3.00
This course recognizes the central role of consumers in
determining the fate of a firm's marketing efforts. Topics
covered include the understanding of consumer motivation,
perception, and learning, as well as the recognition of
social influences on consumer behavior such as reference
groups, opinion leadership, culture, and subcultures.
Emphasis will be on the consumer's decision making process
so that students can make more informed choices in the
marketplace. Topics also include the methods marketers
use to influence consumer behavior and corresponding
ethical and legal issues.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 131 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 251 - Retailing
Credits:
3.00
This course helps students develop an understanding of the
relationship of retailing to the marketing process and
describes the fundamentals of modern retailing. A study is
made of modern retail institutions.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 253 - Industrial Marketing
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on the marketing of industrial goods and
services to industrial markets. Industrial product
planning, channels of distribution, promotional activities
and pricing strategies are emphasized. Other topics such as
understanding industrial buying and evaluating potential
markets are also covered.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 131 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 254 - Salesmanship
Credits:
3.00
This course emphasizes the creative selling techniques used
by professional salespeople. It covers all the important
elements of the personal selling process with special
emphasis placed on determining prospects' needs, translating
features into benefits, overcoming objections and closing
methods. Participants will demonstrate their ability to
apply the techniques discussed by delivering sales
presentations.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 131 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 255 - Managerial Psychology
Credits:
3.00
The application of psychological principles to business and
industrial situations is made. This includes the
examination of the individual and his or her behavior as
the dynamics of group activity.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 256 - Sales Management
Credits:
3.00
The major problems of sales management in the distribution
of products and services; the selection, recruitment, and
training of sales personnel; measurement of the
effectiveness of salespeople, supervision and compensation
of salespeople; sales quotas and budgets.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 254 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 257 - Advertising Principles
Credits:
3.00
This course uses practical concepts to examine the role of
advertising in the marketing process. Topics covered
include: ethical issues involved in advertising, various
types of advertising used by marketers, services performed
by ad agencies, the creative side of advertising
including basic elements of copywriting and design,
how to prepare an ad budget, and the elements of
media selection. Also covered are the various types
of advertising media including magazines, newspapers,
outdoor, transit, yellow pages, and direct mail as well
as the features of advertising on television, radio and
the Internet.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 131 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 258 - Production Management
Credits:
3.00
Presents a survey which informs the student about the
development of modern industry and scientific management and
will enable him/her to grasp the operating principles.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 259 - Public Relations
Credits:
3.00
Principles and practices of building good public relations
between industry and employees, stockholders, consumers,
suppliers and the press. The development of public
relations as a top-management function.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 259W - Public Relation/Writ Intensive
Credits:
3.00
Principles and practices of building good public relations
between industry and employees, stockholders, consumers,
suppliers and the press. The development of public relations
as a top- management function. This is a writing-intensive
course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Academic and Public Service
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 266 - Human Resource Management
Credits:
3.00
This course develops an understanding of the important
functions and tasks performed by the modern human resource
department such as staffing, training, employee safety and
compensation. Emphasis throughout will be on the
partnership to ensure a motivated work force.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 211 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 267 - Small Business Management
Credits:
3.00
This course helps students develop an understanding of the
relationship of small business management to the management
process. It describes the fundamentals of small business
management. A study is made of major problems and pitfalls
faced by managers of small businesses.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 268 - Industrial Purchasing
Credits:
3.00
The principles and techniques of purchasing as they apply in
actual practice today. The purchasing area will be treated
as a specialized function in the business organization.
Constructive aspects of purchasing with emphasis on longterm
policies and profit-making opportunities.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 271 - Intermediate Accounting I
Credits:
3.00
An in-depth study of the principles related to financial
accounting topics and a study of recent developments in
financial accounting required by the Financial Accounting
Standards Board. Topics include the following: development
of accounting standards; nature of the conceptual framework,
assumptions and principles; review of the accounting
process; continued study of the Income Statement, Balance
Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows; time value of money;
cash and receivables, inventories; acquisition and disposal
of property, plant and equipment; depreciation and
depletion; intangible assets; long-term investment in Equity
Securities and other assets.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 101 Minimum Grade: D
and BUS 102 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 272 - Intermediate Accounting II
Credits:
3.00
A continuation of the study of the principles related to
financial accounting. This study will include a
presentation of the following topics: stockholders' equity;
dilutive securities; revenue recognition; accounting for
income taxes; accounting for pensions and for leases;
accounting changes and error analysis, full disclosure in
financial reporting; financial reporting and changing
prices; liabilities-current and contingent; liabilities-long
term.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 271 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 273 - Cost Accounting
Credits:
3.00
Principles of cost accounting applied to manufacturing
industries. The use of cost data and procedures under job
order, process cost, and standard cost accounting systems
as a tool of management.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 101 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 101R Minimum Grade: D
and BUS 102 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 102R Minimum Grade: D
BUS 275 - Principles of Taxes
Credits:
3.00
This course covers fundamental principles of income taxation
under the Internal Revenue Code, related Regulations and
Court cases. Tax treatment of the individual is stressed,
with emphasis on tax status, items of income included or
exemptd from gross income; adjustments to income;
deductions; and realization and recognition of capital gains
and losses. Corporate taxation and tax accounting are also
covered. STudents are taught to identify tax problems, and
gain the skills necessary to solve those problems.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 278 - Business Project
Credits:
1.00 or 3.00
This is an independent study course designed to offer a
student experience in research and performing special
projects in business and/or related area of interest. A
faculty member shall act as a Project Advisor. The project
selected will utilize skills and knowledge acquired in
previous business administration and related courses. The
number of credits received will be determined by the
complexity of the project and agreed upon prior to the
student's starting the course.
Lecture:
1.00 or 3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 279 - Business Internship
Credits:
3.00
This is an elective for second year Business Administration
students. The purpose of this course is to provide an
employer/student designed internship experience to the
second-year Business student. During the internship, the
student will acquire work skills and cooperative work
attitudes that will compliment the academic skills learned
during the student's prior year.
Lecture:
.00 Other:
6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 280 - International Business
Credits:
3.00
This course will cover the rapid groowth of international
business and proliferation of multinational firms. Topics
include the nature of international business and the
historical development of global markets and marketing.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 291 - Investments
Credits:
3.00
Examination of financial literature and facilities available
as guides to the proper selection of security. The approach
is from the viewpoint of the individual, including a logical
portfolio commensurate with the financial resources of the
individual.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 292 - Business Law II
Credits:
3.00
A continuation of BUS 202 Business Law I with application of
legal principles to sales, personal property, bailments,
security devices, partnerships, corporations, real property,
estates, bankruptcy governments and business.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 202 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 298 - Real Estate Law I
Credits:
3.00
This is the first half of a two-semester Real Estate Law
course offered to familiarize the layperson, investor,
prospective real estate salesperson, and real estate broker
with the real estate field. Successful completion of BUS
298 complies with Department of State requirements to take
licensing test for salespersons. Successful completion of
both BUS 298 and BUS 299 meets the requirements to take
licensing test for real estate broker. Applicants must
complete BUS 298 in order to be eligible to take BUS 299.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 299 - Real Estate Law II
Credits:
3.00
This is the second half of a two-semester Real Estate Law
course offered to familiarize the layperson, investor,
prospective real estate salesperson, and real estate broker
with the real estate field. Successful completion of BUS
298 complies with Department of State requirements to take
licensing test for salespersons. Successful completion
of both BUS 298 and BUS 299 meets the requirements to take
licensing test for real estate broker. Applicants must
complete BUS 298 in order to be eligible to take BUS 299.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 298 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 2XX - Business Elective
Credits:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 300 - Operations Management
Credits:
3.00
The course provides a conceptual foundation for more
advanced courses in various management specialization's
including operations strategies; competitiveness;
productivity; product and service design; capacity planning;
process selection and facility layout; design of work
systems; location planning and analysis; and introduction to
quality management.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 211 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 211 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 303 - Just-In Time Inventory Mgmt
Credits:
3.00
This course covers the integrated fields of just-in-time
concepts and methodologies and those of inventory
management. Topics include just-in-time systems,
inventory management, aggregate scheduling; material
requirements planning; short-term scheduling; project
management; and maintenance and reliability.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 211 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 304 - Business Law II
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the law of sales and lease contracts,
letters of credit, commercial paper and secured
transactions under the UCC and creditor's rights and
remedies, including suretyship and guaranty, insurance,
wills, trusts, elder law and consumer protection.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 202 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 305 - Entrepreneurship
Credits:
3.00
This course covers the process of creating and growing a new
business venture through the introduction and development
of a business idea. Also covered are the nature and
importance of entrepreneurs, international entrepreneurship
opportunities, and the development of business and marketing
plans. Methods for financing the new venture through the use
of case studies and practical applications will be discussed
and covered in assignments.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 306 - Project & Contract Management
Credits:
3.00
This course covers the processes encountered in choosing,
planning, controlling, and negotiating of projects and
contracts in technologically based firms. Topics include
project and contract; feasibility; risk analysis; selection;
portfolio optimization; cost estimation and controls;
capital budgeting; performance relating to negotiation,
adjustments, and benchmark standards; and awareness and
appreciation for ethical practices.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 211 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 310 - Principles of Taxation
Credits:
3.00
This course covers fundamental principles of income taxation
under the Internal Revenue Code, related Regulations and
Court cases. Tax treatment of the individual is stressed,
with emphasis on filing status, income included or exempted
from gross income, adjustments to income, personal and
business deductions and realization and recognition
of capital gains and losses. Corporate and partnership
taxation are introduced. Students are taught to recognize
tax issues and gain the skills necessary to solve those
issues.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 102 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 301 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 311 - Organizational Behavior
Credits:
3.00
This upper-division course presents the concepts of
organizational behavior and structure as well as topics
relating to motivation content and process theories; group
communication and dynamics; decision making; causes and
resolutions of organizational conflicts; and factors
pertaining to influence, power, and politics in
organizations.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 211 Minimum Grade: D
or PSY 130 Minimum Grade: D
or PSY 131 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 312 - Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt
Credits:
3.00
This course covers the purchasing and movement of materials
into, through, and out of a firm; fundamentals of domestic
and international transportation systems; distribution
center, warehouse, and plant location; and management of
multinational organizations and supply networks.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 211 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 313 - Enterprise Resources Planning
Credits:
3.00
Enterprise Resources Pallning (ERP) is an organizational
systems approach that integrates information, decision
making, and master scheduling relating to production
planning and control; material requirements planning;
marketing; finance; and human resources. Key ERP concepts
forecast methodologies, and implementation strategies will
be covered in this course. Also included are ERP-related
article reprints. Students completing this course may not
receive credit for IND 313.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 211 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 320 - International Marketing
Credits:
3.00
This course will examine the method by which manufacturing
products are introduced in international markets. Emphasis
will be placed on the marketing of sophisticated industrial
products and marketing engineering product lines. Topics
will include foreign market surveys and market research,
joint ventures and establishing an overseas marketing and
sales operations. This course will involve actual student
assignments in conjunction with the Small Business
Development Center in determining the expansion of
regionally produced manufacturing products into global
markets.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 131 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 320W - Internt'l Marketing Wrtg Inten
Credits:
3.00
This course will examine the method by which manufacturing
products are introduced in international markets. Emphasis
will be placed on the marketing of sophisticated industrial
products and marketing engineering product lines. Topics
will include foreign market surveys and market research,
joint ventures and establishing an overseas marketing and
sales operations. This course wil involve actual student
assignments in conjunction with the Small Business
Development Center in determining the expansion of
regionally produced manufacturing products into global
markets. This is a writing-intensive course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 131 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 321 - International Law
Credits:
3.00
This course provides study in the basic concepts and
processes of the international legal system. The
interaction of state, federal, and international law as well
as the relationship of international law and the American
legal system are explained. Particular attention is given
to current problems faced by managers and to the dominant
political, social economic, and technological forces
influencing the evolution of international law.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 202 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 322 - International Management
Credits:
3.00
This course will examine the critical issues and practices
of internationl management. Emphasis will be placed on the
multicultural workforce and worldwide developments. Topics
will include planning, political risk, organizing,
decision-making, and controlling as pertaining to
international management and operations. Students will
study human resource/personnel issues concerning selection
and repatriation, communication skills, and labor relations
in a global context. Ethics and social responsibility as
well as future trends of international management will be
explored. The course will include student assignments and
case studies examining the issues affecting small businesses
expanding operations into foreign markets.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 211 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 327 - Risk Management & Insurance
Credits:
3.00
This course is designed to assist the student in the
identification and analysis of the major types of financial
risk management and insurance. The course will analyze the
needs and problems faced by individuals and corporations
regarding risk management exposure and how these exposures
to risk are addressed through various forms of insurance.
Case studies involving risk management, insurance, and
relevant ethical factors will be covered.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 201 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 330 - Cost Management Systems
Credits:
3.00
This upper-level course pertains to the key elements of cost
management systems of manufacturing and service
organizations. Topics covered include: using cost drivers
and activity based costing; eliminating non-value-added
activities; costing product (service) life cycles; and
justifying capital expenditures for computer integrated
manufacturing systems. Prequisite: two semesters of
accounting.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 340 - Advanced Business Statistics
Credits:
3.00
This course covers advanced statistical concepts and
techniques as applied to decision making and business
applications. Topics include: estimating population values,
hypothesis testing for one and two populations, analysis of
variance, linear regression and correlation analysis,
multiple regression analysis and model building, statistical
process control, analyzing and forecasting time-series data,
and decision-making analysis.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 240 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 352 - Employment Law
Credits:
3.00
This course reviews the field of law governing employment.
Topics covered include the following: employment
employment and procedure, selection, testing, privacy,
termination, and arbitration; employment discrimination
regarding the Civil Rights Act, Affirmation Action, racial
discrimination, sex discrimination, family leave and
pregnancy discrimination. Also covered are employment
regulations regarding unions and collective bargaining
agreements, wage and hour regulations, occupational
safety and health, workers' compensation, and employee
benefits.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 202 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 379 - Business Internship
Credits:
3.00
This course will provide the student an invaluable learning
opportunity outside the standard classroom setting. The
internship can also serve as a bridge between the
traditional academic setting and the professional world to
which the student aspires. Prior to the internship, the
student meets with the Internship Coordinator and must
attend a seminar workshop to address issues that the
student will encounter in a business organization. While
the student is acquiring work skills (100+ hours), an
experience journal is maintained by the student for
review by the Internship Coordinator.
Junior or Senior standing with an overall GPA of 3.0 or
better and approval of the Internship Coordinator.
Lecture:
1.00 Other:
6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 3XX - Business Elective
Credits:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 401 - Quality Management
Credits:
3.00
This course covers quality philosophies and concepts. Topics
include: quality and global competitiveness; human resources
and technology; total quality approach; strategic managment;
quality culture; customer satisfaction and retention;
employee empowerment; leadership and change; team
building and teamwork; communication and interpersonal
relations; education and training; overcoming politics and
negativity toward quality in the workplace; relationship of
ISO 9000 and Total Quality Management. A written assignment
will be required that integrates quality philosophies and
concepts with management and human resources issues.
Students completing this course may not receive credit for
IND 401.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 300 Minimum Grade: D
or IND 301 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 404 - Financial Markets & Inst.
Credits:
3.00
This senior level course describes the various financial
markets and the financial institutions that serve those
markets. Specific topics include financial intermediaries,
primary and secondary financial markets, treasury and
agency securities markets, municipal securities markets,
financial futures markets, and stock markets in the U.S.
and worldwide. Also included are evolving technologies,
especially e-Business and the Internet, and their effect
on financial markets and institutions. The course contains
oral and written case study analyses utilizing electronic
database research techniques.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 201 Minimum Grade: D
or BUS 201R Minimum Grade: D
BUS 406 - Business Law III
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the law of agency, partnerships,
corporations, limited liability companies, securities,
regulations, bankruptcy, employment and anti-trust
laws.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 409 - Strategic Management
Credits:
3.00
This course covers key strategic management topics
including the "strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threasts" (SWOT") analysis. Organizations require strategic
management processes that encompass planning, formula-
tion, decision-making (implementation), and evaluation of
long-term policies. International issues, codes of ethics,
and ethical behavioral considerations are prominent
components in the strategic management process will also
be discussed. Students will be required to present oral and
written case studies in class. Students completing this
course may not receive credit for IND 409.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 300 Minimum Grade: D
or IND 301 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 409W - Strategic Management
Credits:
3.00
This course covers key strategic management topics
including the "strenghts, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats" ("SWOT") analysis. Organizations require strategic
management processes that encompass planning, formulation
decision-making (implementation), and evaluation of
long-term policies. International issues, codes of ethics,
and ethical behavioral considerations are prominent
components in the strategic management process will
also be discussed. Students will be required to present
oral and written case studies in class. This is a writing
intensive course. Students completing this course may
not receive credit for IND 409.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 300 Minimum Grade: D
or IND 301 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 410 - Senior Project
Credits:
3.00
This is a 45-hour independent study course. Students must
obtain permission from a Project Advisor before registering
for this course. Although there is some flexibility, most
senior projects will involve student participation onsite in
a company. The topic for the senior project will utilize
skills and knowledge acquired in previous Management
Technology and related courses.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 409 Minimum Grade: D
or IND 409 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 412 - Business, Government & Society
Credits:
3.00
This course covers the interrelationships among business,
government, and society. Included also are the ethical,
economic, political, and social issues managers face
regarding consumers, employees, suppliers, the environment,
government laws and regulations, and stockholders. These
interrelationships and issues are discussed and analyzed in
a managerial context employing stakeholder, historical, and
global perspectives. Individual and group case study
presentations both in oral and written formats are a major
focus of the course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
BUS 421 - Adv Topics: Corporate Finance
Credits:
3.00
This advanced corporate financial management course covers
topics taken from the Institute of Management Accoutants
Certified in Financial Management program Part 2CFM
examination. Topics covered include working capital policy
and management; strategic issues in finance; portfolio and
risk management; external financial environment; and
employee benefit and pension plans.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 201 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 431 - Managerial & Internal Controls
Credits:
3.00
This senior level course has a strategic orientation and is
intended for future managers with responsibilities in the
areas of finance, operations, management, information
technology, and financial and managerial accounting.
The course objectives focus on the appropriate use of
internal controls in effectively managing and controlling
processess across the business enterprise. In addition,
the importance of both the internal and external audit
functions are reviewed in conjunction with management's
fiduciary responsibilities to the stakeholders of the
enterprise. Specific topics include the overall control
environment, corporate culture, business ethics and
management's responsibilities for implementing,
monitoring and reporting on the adequacy of internal
operating controls.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 201 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 450W - American Business History
Credits:
3.00
The course focuses on major problems in American
business history covering the period from the early
colonial period (mid-1700's) through the present time.
Biographical profiles of American leaders in industry and
finance are included. The course makes extensive use of
online database resources. Current topics such as industrial
pollution, "oil shocks", deregulation, e-commerce,
terrorism, and globalization are covered. Students will
participate in oral group presentations.
Note: This is a BUS designated course and as such does not
satisfy the General Education American History requirement.
This is a writing-intensive course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 460 - Leadership & Ethics
Credits:
3.00
This advanced-level business management course covers
theories, case studies, and skill development applications
relating to effective leadership and ethics. Emphasis will
be on the interrelated role of laws, cultural norms,
attitudes, moral development, situational circumstances,
and technologies as determining effects on ethical
leadership. Coursework includes leadership-and ethics
related research literature and databases.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 109 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 470 - Advance Accounting
Credits:
3.00
This course covers accounting for partnerships: formation,
operation, dissolutions, and liquidation. Also covered are
analysis of business combinations; statutory mergers,
consolidations, acquisition of sibsidiaries, preparation of
consolidated financial statements including the equity
method and elimination entries. Additionally, the course
includes an introduction to foreign currency translation
and transactions, the SEC, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 272 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 471 - Auditing
Credits:
3.00
This course covers professional ethics and possible legal
liability of the auditor. Emphasized are Generally Accepted
Standards (GAAS) and other standards related to attestation
engagements and skills needed to apply that knowledge
in and other attestation engagements; the role of internal
control; uses of sampling; effects of information technology
the reports rendered by auditors; and the methods for
preparing communications to satisfy engagement
objectives.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 272 Minimum Grade: D
BUS 479 - Business Internship II
Credits:
3.00
This senior-level course is designed to give students who
have completed BUS 379 an opportunity to continue to gain
indepth experience and work skills under the tutelage of a
business professional. The work done by the student is
guided by objectives agreed to by the work supervisor,
Internship Coordinator, and the student. Students are
required to submit a written proposal, progress reports
in the form of an experience journal, and a final report
to be presented to the Internship Coordinator and work
supervisor. While the student is acquiring work skills
(100+ hours), an experience journal is maintained by
the student for review by the Internship Coordinator.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in the Business Management
Department, GPA 3.0 or better, and BUS 379.
Lecture:
1.00 Other:
6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Business and Management Tech
Pre-requisites:
BUS 379 Minimum Grade: D