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Courses

 

Business General
  

  • BUS 2133 - Information Systems for Business

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A technical introduction to computer concepts and information technology in business, including hardware and software concepts, fundamentals of information systems, telecommunications, and business-related software packages. How each is useful to both the individual and the organization will be emphasized, both from a conceptual viewpoint as well as in terms of day to day uses in the modern business environment.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Crosslisted as: CSC 2133 - Introduction to Information Systems  


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  • BUS 2343 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Nature of economic concepts and problems. Course includes the basic theory of market price determination, extending into national economic measures, the business cycle, and the theory of the determination of national output, employment, and prices. Contemporary macroeconomic issues are discussed.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUS 2353 - Principles of Microeconomics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Nature of production, production costs, and the determination of prices in various market models. Includes a brief discussion of alternative economic systems and topics in externalities, economic growth, and international trade impacts on policy formation.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUS 3013 - Social Entrepreneurship

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will approach the theme of Social Entrepreneurship from both a theological and business perspective. In the course students will engage the history of the relationship between Christian mission, economic systems, and business so as to develop a theological foundation to guide them in the development of social transformative entrepreneurship endeavors among the least advantaged in this country and the world. In the course students will learn to apply knowledge of the functional areas of business (finance, operations, management, etc.) to the development of a comprehensive business plan that focuses on creating social, economic, environmental and spiritual capital. Students will develop the capacity to create and present a theologically informed business plan to accomplish a specific social objective.

    Availability: Fall


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  • BUS 3053 - Business Research Methods

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An applied and practical course surveying the contemporary advanced research methods and statistical techniques applied to business settings. Upon completion of the course and its prerequisite, students should have a comprehensive understanding of the research process. Topics include advanced research design and collection of data, the use of advanced statistical procedures such as multiple regressions, univariate and multivariate analysis of variance, factor analysis, as well as the interpretation and presentation of results. Students will have the opportunity to apply these concepts and methods to business problems through case- and/or project-oriented methodologies. Where appropriate, computer-assisted problem solving is applied to the use of the research models.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 , BUS 1183 , BUS 2013  or MAT 2003  , BUS 2133  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUSV 3101 - Selected Topics in Business

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 
    Availability: On Demand


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  • BUSV 3102 - Selected Topics in Business

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 
    Availability: On Demand


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  • BUSV 3103 - Selected Topics in Business

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 
    Availability: On Demand


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  • BUS 3193 - Business Law 1

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to the Anglo-American legal system beginning with the historical and continuing to the present-day basis of the common law and its influence on our modern statutory law. Emphasis on how to foresee and possibly avoid legal entanglements before becoming involved in litigation. Contracts, rights and responsibilities thereunder; sales, especially as governed by the Uniform Commercial Code; and the laws of Personal Property and Bailments as they pertain to business. Provides training in the art of listening, carefully analyzing, logically thinking, and accurately expressing conclusions. Combines case and problem analysis, lecture, and class discussions.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUS 3293 - Business Law 2

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Pursues the same methods of instruction as BUS 3193 (Bus. Law I). Commercial paper (negotiable instruments), creditor’s rights, secured transactions, agency, employment, partnerships, corporations, and special ventures. Exploration of legal and social environments of business involves government regulation and rights of consumers, interaction of the legal profession with business, and ethics. BUS 3193 and BUS 3293 prepare students for the legal portion of the CPA exam.

    Prerequisite: BUS 3193 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BUS 3433 - Enactus 1

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Enhances the knowledge of entrepreneurship. This is accomplished through team outreach projects where students and faculty participate with the community in the free enterprise system.  These projects provide students with an opportunity to teach others. By accepting the responsibility of teaching others, the student develops a deeper knowledge of the workings of entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system. This course is built upon team concepts.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUS 3443 - Enactus 2

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Enhance the knowledge of entrepreneurship. This is accomplished through team outreach projects where students and faculty participate with the community in the free enterprise system.  These projects provide students with an opportunity to teach others. By accepting the responsibility of teaching others, the student develops a deeper knowledge of workings of entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system. This course is built upon team concepts. Enactus 2 builds upon the work completed in Enactus 1.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BUS 4303 - Business Strategies

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is the capstone course for the Business major. This course is designed to help students examine both external and internal environments of an organization, identify key strategic issues, identify and choose from alternative strategies, and defend such decisions. Case histories of domestic and international organizations are examined, and the opportunities for and implications of strategic planning and managerial decision-making are discussed in tandem with the impact of external political, social, and economic factors.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 , BUS 3053  ; Senior standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUSV 4711 - Internship in Business

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Academically planned and supervised work experience with a business. This course also includes a weekly seminar. This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to practice basic business skills while working in a corporate environment under the direction of a corporate manager and business professor. This course is required for all business majors. All internships require approval by the Dean or his representative. 120 Internship hours required.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 ; Junior or Senior standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • BUSV 4712 - Internship in Business

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Academically planned and supervised work experience with a business. This course also includes a weekly seminar. This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to practice basic business skills while working in a corporate environment under the direction of a corporate manager and business professor. This course is required for all business majors. All internships require approval by the Dean or his representative. 120 Internship hours required.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 ; Junior or Senior standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • BUSV 4713 - Internship in Business

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Academically planned and supervised work experience with a business. This course also includes a weekly seminar. This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to practice basic business skills while working in a corporate environment under the direction of a corporate manager and business professor. This course is required for all business majors. All internships require approval by the Dean or his representative. 120 Internship hours required.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853  ; Junior or Senior standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • BUSV 4714 - Internship in Business

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Academically planned and supervised work experience with a business. This course also includes a weekly seminar. This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to practice basic business skills while working in a corporate environment under the direction of a corporate manager and business professor. This course is required for all business majors. All internships require approval by the Dean or his representative. 120 Internship hours required.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 ; Junior or Senior standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • BUSV 4812 - Independent Project in Business

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the student with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the Dean of the school is required.
     

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 , Senior standing, and 2.50 GPA in major field.


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  • BUSV 4813 - Independent Project in Business

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the student with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the Dean of the school is required.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 , Senior standing, and 2.50 GPA in major field.


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  • BUS 5143 - Investments

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers modern portfolio choice and asset pricing theories, seminal empirical studies and basic trading strategies related to the money, bond, equity, and derivatives markets. It also provides an introduction to the Market Microstructure approach to the, functioning of financial markets with an emphasis on the role of liquidity and asymmetric information in the price discovery process. This course also overviews different performance measures of investment strategies and portfolio managers.

    Prerequisite: BUS 5063
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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Chemistry
  

  • CHM 1000 - Introductory Chemistry Recitation

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    Interactive learning and recitation session reinforcing principles such as structure and bonding, atomic theory, states of matter, periodic relationships, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solids, liquids and gases, solution properties and concentrations, acids and bases, equilibrium and radioactivity.

    Corequisite: CHM 1003  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CHM 1003 - Introductory Chemistry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A course in chemistry that covers measurement and calculations, matter and energy, elements, atoms and molecules, nomenclature, chemical reactions, chemical composition, atomic structure, bonding, physical states, solutions, acids and bases, equilibrium, oxidation and reduction, and radioactivity. This course is designed for students with no high school chemistry or whose preparation is such they need a preliminary course for CHM 1013 - General Chemistry I .

    Corequisite: CHM 1000  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CHM 1010 - General Chemistry I Recitation

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    Fundamental principles of general chemistry (CHM 1013 ) involving active learning of: matter and measurements, atomic structure, periodicity; chemical formulas, equations and stoichiometry; chemical bonding, molecular structure, reactions, acid-base theory and calculations, gases.

    Prerequisite: A student must have taken College Algebra (MAT 1853 ) or higher (C grade or higher); High School Chemistry or Introductory Chemistry (CHM 1003 /CHM 1000 ) (either with C grade or higher); and have a score of 13/20 or higher on the PBA Chemistry Department Diagnostic exam.
    Corequisite: CHM 1013  and CHM 1011  
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • CHM 1011 - General Chemistry I Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Fundamental principles of general chemistry including the topics of: properties of matter, measurements, calculations, atomic structure, stoichiometry, formulas, reactions, solutions, acid-base theory, and gases.

    Prerequisite: A student must have taken College Algebra (MAT 1853 ) or higher (C grade or higher); High School Chemistry or Introductory Chemistry (CHM 1003 /CHM 1000 ) (either with C grade or higher); and have a score of 13/20 or higher on the PBA Chemistry Department Diagnostic exam.
    Corequisite: CHM 1013  and CHM 1010  
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • CHM 1013 - General Chemistry I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Fundamental principles of general chemistry including: matter and measurements, atomic structure, periodicity; chemical formulas, equations and stoichiometry; chemical bonding, molecular structure, reactions, acid-base theory and calculations, gases.

    Prerequisite: A student must have taken College Algebra (MAT 1853 ) or higher (C grade or higher); High School Chemistry or Introductory Chemistry (CHM 1003 /CHM 1000 ) (either with C grade or higher); and have a score of 13/20 or higher on the PBA Chemistry Department Diagnostic exam.
    Corequisite: CHM 1010  and CHM 1011  
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • CHM 1020 - General Chemistry II Recitation

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    The fundamental principles of general chemistry ( ) involving active learning of: solution theory, colligative properties, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry.

    Prerequisite: CHM 1013 , CHM 1010 , and CHM 1011  (C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 1023  and CHM 1021 
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • CHM 1021 - General Chemistry II Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of General Chemistry I Laboratory (CHM 1011 )-Fundamental principles of general chemistry including: solution theory, colligative properties, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.

    Prerequisite: CHM 1013  (with C- or better), CHM 1010 , CHM 1011 (with C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 1023  and CHM 1020 
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • CHM 1023 - General Chemistry II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of General Chemistry I (CHM 1013 ) Fundamental principles of general chemistry including: solution theory, colligative properties, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry

    Prerequisite: CHM 1013  (with C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 1020  and CHM 1021 
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • CHM 1111 - Principles of Chemistry Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A laboratory component to the lecture course: CHM 1123 Principles of Chemistry

    Prerequisite: Completion of a year of high school Algebra II (with B or better) or C- or better in MAT 1153 
    Corequisite: CHM 1120  and CHM 1123 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CHM 1120 - Principles of Chemistry Recitation

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    Interactive Learning and recitation session reinforcing principles such as structure and bonding, state of matter chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solution properties and concentrations, acids and bases, organic functional group structures, properties and chemistry, structure and properties of biomolecules, and metabolic pathways.

    Prerequisite: Completion of a year of high school Algebra II (with B or better) or C- or better in MAT 1153 
    Corequisite: CHM 1111  and CHM 1123 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CHM 1123 - Principles of Chemistry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A one semester survey course in general, organic, and biochemistry. Topics covered include: atomic structure, bonding, states of matter, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, structure and properties of organic compounds, structure, properties and metabolism of biomolecules, and biochemical energy production. (Note: This course is designed for nursing majors. Other students may take it with permission of instructor).

    Prerequisite: Completion of a year of high school Algebra II (with B or better) or C- or better in MAT 1153 
    Corequisite: CHM 1111  and CHM 1120 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CHM 2011 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Laboratory techniques and methods of organic chemistry, including crystallization, extraction, chromatography, and distillation.

    Prerequisite: CHM 1021  and   (with C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 2013 
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • CHM 2013 - Organic Chemistry I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of hydrocarbons, both aliphatic and aromatic, and stereochemistry.

    Prerequisite:   and   (C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 2011 
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • CHM 3002 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    A laboratory course to complement CHM 3003  Analytical Chemistry. Focus is on basic gravimetric, titrametric, electrochemical, spectrophotometric, and chromatographic methods. Four hours laboratory a week.

    Prerequisite: CHM 1021 , CHM 1023 , MAT 1853  (C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 3003 
    Availability: Spring


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  • CHM 3003 - Analytical Chemistry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the principles involved in basic analytical procedures, using gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental analysis in the laboratory. Students enrolling in this course must also enroll in corresponding lab (CHM 3002 ).

    Prerequisite: CHM 1021 , CHM 1023 , MAT 1853  (C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 3002 
    Availability: Spring


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  • CHM 3111 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to the theory of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. The use of infrared, visible, ultraviolet, atomic absorption and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, gas chromatography and electrochemical methods for separation, identification and analysis in chemistry is presented.

    Prerequisite: CHM 2013  and CHM 2011  (both with C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 3113  
    Availability: Fall


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  • CHM 3113 - Instrumental Analysis

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of basic electronics, design, operation, data capture, and data interpretation of basic instrumentation used for separation, identification and analysis in chemistry.

    Prerequisite: CHM 2013  and CHM 2011  (Both with C- or better) 
    Corequisite: CHM 3111  
    Availability: Fall


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  • CHM 3301 - Biochemistry I Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    The laboratory portion provides an experimental experience in working with biological active materials and familiarity with standard biochemical techniques. They may include spectrophotometry; chromatography; isotope-tracer techniques, ultracentrifugation; enzyme kinetics; and isolation, purification, and characterization of protein, nucleic acids, and subcellular organelles.

    Prerequisite: CHM 2013  and CHM 2011   (Both with C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 3303  
    Availability: Spring/Fall/Summer


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  • CHM 3303 - Biochemistry I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The lecture portion provides an introduction to modern biochemical principles, structures and properties of biologically important molecules and macromolecules, the equilibrium and thermodynamics of biochemical systems, and metabolic processes leading to the generation and storage of cellular energy.

    Prerequisite: CHM 2013  and CHM 2011   (Both with C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 3301  
    Availability: Spring/Fall/Summer


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  • CHM 3313 - Biochemistry II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of CHM 3303 - Biochemistry I . Focus is on nucleic acids, biosynthesis of nucleic acids, protein synthesis, photosynthesis, nitrogen metabolism, cellular signaling, and recent advances in biochemistry.

    Prerequisite: CHM 3303 , CHM 3301  (C- or better)
    Corequisite: CHM 3311 
    Availability: Spring


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  • CHM 3413 - Medicinal Chemistry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will provide an introduction to the principles of medicinal chemistry. It will include surveys of several major drug families. Students will gain an understanding of how medicinal products are discovered, isolated, and modified to increase potency and effectiveness. Students will study drug structure-activity relationships and will learn to predict the physico-chemical properties of a drug based on the presence of certain functional groups within their overall chemical structure. Basic knowledge of the major pathways of drug metabolism and factors that can contribute to drug-drug interactions will also be discussed. Topics will build upon knowledge of general, organic, biochemistry and pharmacology and relate to the field of drug discovery and drug development in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

    Prerequisite: CHM 1023  and CHM 2013  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CHM 4113 - Research Methods

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to the logic of the scientific method for gathering information in chemistry and basic principles of designing, executing and interpreting experimental studies. Emphasis will be placed on using the chemical literature and using appropriate writing skills.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing, except for Pharmaceutical Concentration students who may take it as juniors.
    Availability: Fall


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  • CHM 4213 - Informatics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Recent advances in fields such as bioinfomatics, cheminformatics, proteomics, genomics, and pharmacohenomics have led to increased demand for people with combined experience in biology, chemistry, and computer science.  This informatics course will present a survey of fundamental principles and the latest concepts, issues, and tools available in the scientific information processing field.  The ability to use and apply informatics computational tools will be incorporated into the class.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing in the Natural Science, Math or Computer Science majors.
    Availability: Fall


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  • CHM 4321 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Selected experiments in determining physical properties, equilibrium, thermodynamic and kinetics.

    Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing in the Medicinal Biological and Chemistry major.
    Corequisite: CHM 4323 
    Availability: Spring


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  • CHM 4323 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Studies of the major principles of physical chemistry with material on the nature of matter, bonding, thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, and other properties of chemical and physical systems. An emphasis will be placed on biological systems.

    Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing in the Medicinal Biological and Chemistry major.
    Corequisite: CHM 4321 
    Availability: Spring


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  • CHM 4714 - Internship

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    An internship in a chemical research laboratory, commercial laboratory, state laboratory, or other appropriate site.

    Prerequisite: CHM 4113  ( C- or better) and permission from Department of Chemistry Coordinator
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • CHMV 4811 - Independent Project

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Level and Credit Hours to be arranged according to the nature of the study. Approval by the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences is required.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • CHMV 4812 - Independent Project

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Level and Credit Hours to be arranged according to the nature of the study. Approval by the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences is required.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • CHMV 4813 - Independent Project

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Level and Credit Hours to be arranged according to the nature of the study. Approval by the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences is required.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • CHMV 4814 - Independent Project

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Level and Credit Hours to be arranged according to the nature of the study. Approval by the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences is required.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • CHM 4914 - Senior Research

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Experience in designing and carrying out an original research project.

    Prerequisite: CHM 4113  (C- or better) and senior status, except for Pharmaceutical Concentration students who may take it as juniors.
    Availability: Spring


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Children’s Ministries

*See Biblical and Theological Studies (BIB), Christian Social Ministries (CSM), Intercultural Studies (ICS), Ministry Leadership Studies (MLS), Student Ministries (STM), and Worship Ministries (WRM) for other School of Ministry course offerings.
  

  • CDM 2003 - Introduction to Children’s Ministries

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of the physical, social, psychological and spiritual development of children, of the responsibilities of the children’s minister, and of the skills needed for children’s ministries.

    Availability: Even Falls


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  • CDM 4003 - Issues and Practices of Children’s Ministries

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an examination of the practices of children’s ministries as well as issues relating to and affecting ministry with children.  Students in this course are challenged to enhance ministry skills through theological reflection and research.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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Christian Social Ministries

*See Biblical and Theological Studies (BIB), Cross-Cultural Studies (CCS), Ministry Leadership Studies (MLS), and Student Ministries (STM) for other School of Ministry course offerings.
  

  • CSM 2013 - Introduction to Christian Social Ministry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents biblical and historical foundations of the ministry of helping, and encourages students to further explore their calling and identity in Christian service to others. Students learn to equip others to take part in Christian Social Ministries in vocational and lay ministry.

    Availability: Fall


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  • CSM 3012 - Social Policy

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Familiarizes students with the significance of the relationship between social work policy and practice through discussions and assignments that allow students to identify policies and observe changes in policies. Students develop a perspective about the values of the profession, in multiple roles, and the responsibility of a practitioner to influence policy direction to benefit consumer communities. Students examine issues related to social policies, empowerment, and advocacy.

    Availability: Even Falls


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  • CSM 3013 - Strategies and Theories - Micro

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to examine human behavior in the context of micro and mezzo environments and introduce theories and strategies for effective social ministry within these environments. Using a bio-psycho-spiritual-social perspective, attention is directed to the use of the Generalist Intervention Model and theoretical understanding of normative stages of human development and behavior and family life cycle. Emphasis is on integration of the biblical principles in social ministry and the minister’s role as a change agent, broker, advocate, educator and coordinator. Content also includes: family systems, roles, communication and patterns of interacting, assessment of family problems, strengths, mutual goal-setting, contracting, and methods of family intervention, termination, and evaluation.

    Corequisite: CSM 2013  
    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • CSM 3023 - Strategies and Theories - Macro

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to examine human behavior in the context of macro environments and introduce theories and strategies for effective social ministry within these environments. Emphasis is placed on integration of the biblical principles that influence social ministry and the minister’s roles as a change agent, broker, advocate, educator and coordinator in relation to communities and organizations. This course is designed to provide understandings of application of the Generalist Intervention Model on macro levels.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: CSM 2013  
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • CSM 3043 - Self-Awareness and Behavior Changes Involved in Christian Social Ministry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An experience-oriented course directed toward helping students to become more aware of their own interpersonal processes and how these processes may influence their faith, skills and effectiveness in ministry and career. Emphasis is on personal learning, spiritual and professional skills development.

    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • CSM 4001 - Field Seminar

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Integrates the foundation developed in the social ministry courses and practicum experience using agency-based case examples, seminar discussion, role play and class assignments. Students gain professional and peer feedback to increase critical thinking skills regarding the application of social ministry knowledge and the development of skills to the solution of client system problems. Issues related to the Christian worldview, values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, populations-at-risk, human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, practice, and research are examined within the context of the field practicum. Students serve in ministry under the supervision of a social work professional and a PBA faculty member. Must be taken concurrently with MLS 4713 - Practicum in Ministry 

    Prerequisite: CSM 3023  and CSM 3012 
    Availability: Spring


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Cinema Arts
  

  • CIN 1103 - Dynamic Visual Storytelling

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Familiarizes motion picture and television students with various storytelling tools used to deliver messages in the most dynamic and effective manner possible.

    Availability: Fall


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  • CIN 1202 - Film Appreciation

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    An introductory course examining the elements that comprise the art and technique of filmmaking. It explores the components comprising film, including cinematography, editing, sound and acting. Students will become acquainted with types of genres, the modes of production, marketing and exhibition. Students will learn to apply aesthetic criteria for interpreting and evaluating films as both art and story forms.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CIN 2144 - History of American Cinema

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    A survey of the history of the motion picture industry in the United States from its inception to the collapse of the studio system in the 1960s to its adaptation and rebuilding in the modern era. Focus on industrial organization of the entertainment business, and the technological and artistic aspects.

    Availability: Spring


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  • CIN 2203 - Screenwriting Fundamentals

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Covers the basics of storytelling process in the form of moving pictures, including idea generation, developing treatments, proper script formatting and cinematic story structure. Students develop and write screenplays.

    Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 1123 .
    Availability: Fall


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  • CIN 2403 - Film Production

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This intermediate level course studies the various professional production techniques used in the creation of motion pictures. Students will apply these in the creation of a short film(s) in a workshop environment.

    Prerequisite: CIN 1103 , DMP 1403 , and DMP 1453  
    Availability: Spring


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  • CIN 2493 - Editing Theory & Aesthetics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Investigation of the editorial construction of moving pictures as understood by the evolution of cinema and television production techniques, perceptual theory and the visual aesthetics of editing.

    Prerequisite: DMP 1453  
    Availability: Spring


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  • CIN 3021 - Cinema-Television Production Lab

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This lab offers crew and/or on-air experience for television and film projects, allowing students to develop their production skills in the areas of producing, directing, cinematography, editing and sound.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Lab Fee Applies


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  • CIN 3103 - Theory & Criticism of Cinema-Television

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the various critical approaches to television and motion pictures, as well as a survey of the most significant media theories as applied to research of both the cinema and television.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • CIN 3113 - Redemptive Storytelling in Television & Film

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Offers distinctive Christian orientation for the study of thematic ideas in television and motion pictures. Focus on the study of redemptive thematic “controlling ideas” and will include discussion of Christian paradigms for storytelling.

    Availability: Even Falls


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  • CIN 3123 - International Cinema

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Historical survey of the cinema from outside of the Hollywood/American mold. Traces major international movements, styles, films and directors from its origins to the contemporary era.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • CIN 3203 - Writing for Television: Short Form

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In-depth study of the process of writing for short form television, particularly for half hour episodic programs shot in multi-camera style. Students will develop and write teleplays for possible production.

    Prerequisite: CIN 2203  
    Availability: Spring


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  • CIN 3253 - Screen Acting I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides the aspiring actor with the foundational aesthetic and technical skills necessary to work successfully in either motion pictures or on television in a single-camera production workshop.Enrollment preference given to Screen Acting majors.

    Prerequisite: THE 3013  
    Availability: Spring


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  • CIN 3263 - Screen Acting II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides the aspiring film or television actor with the intermediate aesthetic and technical skills necessary for a successful career.Workshop environment for single and multi-camera productions.Enrollment preference given to Screen Acting majors.

    Prerequisite: CIN 3253  
    Availability: Fall


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  • CIN 3423 - Cinematography

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intermediate level course designed to develop storytelling techniques through all aspects of cinematography from theory to application, centering on learning the basic parts and functions of cameras, lenses, lighting and accessories, as well as cinematic techniques and aesthetics.

    Prerequisite:   or   
    Availability: Fall


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  • CIN 4103 - Selected Topics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic with an opportunity to study in an area other than those defined in the department offerings.

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor upon review of student’s course history.


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  • CIN 4223 - Writing for Feature Film

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An in-depth study of the process of writing for feature length motion pictures, with emphasis on processes of character development and rewriting. Students will write scripts for possible production by Sailfish TV.

    Prerequisite: CIN 1103  and CIN 2203  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • CIN 4293 - Advanced Screen Acting Workshop

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Preparation for and performance of a significant role in a major dramatic television show or film produced by either Sailfish TV or Sailfish Pictures. A student’s work in this course represents his or her faculty approved graduation project.

    Prerequisite: CIN 3263  and Senior standing
    Availability: On Demand


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  • CIN 4483 - Advanced Film & Television Production

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this advanced workshop experience, students learn standard film and television production practices through participation in a multi-camera studio production and a single camera film shoot.

    Prerequisite: DMP 2303  or CIN 2403  and Senior standing
    Availability: Fall


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  • CIN 4593 - Advanced Postproduction

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This culminating experience focuses on increasing editorial precision and stylistic polish using sophisticated technical skills within the context of industry standard workflows and deadline. Students create a graduation portfolio.

    Prerequisite: CIN 4483  and Senior Standing
    Availability: Spring


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  • COM 1033 - Introduction to Media

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Survey of the role of mass media in contemporary American society. Emphasis on the technological, social, and governmental factors that shape the media.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • COM 1113 - Public Speaking

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the processes of oral communication, including critical thinking and listening. Experience in public speaking with an emphasis on organization of material, articulation and nonverbal communication.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • COM 2113 - Studies in Listening

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Analysis of the process of listening; listening skills exercises; oral and written assignments.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • COM 2133 - Interpersonal Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of the nature of the interpersonal communication process and of the variables affecting the process and the individual involved.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • COM 2403 - Civil Discourse and Civil Disobedience

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A critique of civil discourse in American democracy, including civil disobedience as a strategy to encourage political, economic and social change. This critique includes a historical survey of civil disobedience in the United States as well as a critique of contemporary problems and opportunities for discourse. 

    Availability: Spring


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  • COM 2573 - Communication Theory & Research

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces various theories developed for inquiry into human communication and the research methodologies developed to explore these theories. 

    Prerequisite: COM 1113  
    Availability: Fall


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  • COM 3013 - Speech Performance and the Oral Tradition

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Critical analysis of public addresses; training to select, organize, and deliver material for specific types of speech acts and public communication.

    Prerequisite: COM 1113  
    Availability: Fall


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  • COM 3023 - Group Dynamics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Theory, principles, and methods of group dynamics, leadership, and discussion.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • COM 3033 - Persuasion

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Theory, psychology, methods, and ethics of speech communication designed to influence human decision-making, choice of belief, attitude, and behavior.

    Availability: Spring


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  • COM 3041 - Debate and Forensics Lab

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Offers the opportunity to learn about, and participate in, several types of debate and forensics activity, increasing their proficiency in these public discourse activities and developing leadership skills in the public sphere. May be repeated up to six credit hours. 

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • COM 3163 - Non-Verbal Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces “the silent language” and research in such areas as time (chronemics), space (proxemics), physical characteristics, touch (haptics) communication, and voice (paralanguage).

    Availability: Spring


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  • COM 3173 - Interviewing Studies

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study the interviewing process, structure, and various types and uses of interviewing.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • COM 3203 - Intercultural Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction of the basic elements of communication and culture. Explores differences in perception, verbal and nonverbal messages.

    Availability: Spring


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  • COM 3223 - Rhetoric in Western Thought

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of the major trends in rhetorical theory from classical times to the present. Analysis and criticism of theoretical concepts in speechmaking and persuasion pedagogy.

    Availability: Even Falls


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  • COM 3253 - Gender Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of the basic elements of communication and gender differences and current theories. Also explores differences in male and female verbal and nonverbal messages.

    Availability: Spring


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  • COM 3343 - Argumentation & Debate

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Logical foundation of the argumentation process; practical experience in analysis, reasoning, case building, evaluation of evidence, and forms of debate.

    Prerequisite: COM 1113  and COM 2133 
    Availability: Fall


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  • COM 3363 - Professional Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Theory and practice in the use of communication techniques necessary for effective leadership and participation in committee work, informal groups, and business conferences.

    Prerequisite: COM 1113 
    Availability: Fall


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  • COM 3403 - Conflict Resolution

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course analyzes the means by which people use their communication skills to assist in resolving conflict. Conflict is inevitable in various contexts. Conflict in some cases can lead to violence. But how can conflict be seen before it results in violence and how can communication help to resolve it? This course analyzes, critiques and produces skills to act with integrity in response to conflict.

    Prerequisite: COM 2403  
    Availability: Fall


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  • COM 3513 - Communication Ethics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Using texts from classic and modern literature, theatre, and film, this course will survey and analyze moral philosophy as it pertains to effective, ethical communication in personal life and the public sphere.

    Prerequisite: COM 1033 , COM 1113 , upper division standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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