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Undergraduate Day Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Biblical and Theological Studies

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

  • BIB 4063 - Advanced Christian Apologetics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A philosophical study of the biblical and historical foundations of defending the Christian faith and an analysis of apologetic systems and their application in contemporary culture.

    Prerequisite: BIB 2053 
    Availability: On Demand


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  • BIB 4103 - New Testament Topics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An exegetical or theological study of the New Testament, a particular New Testament writing, author, literary tradition, or theme. The course may be repeated if content of course is different.

    Prerequisite: BIB 3083  and BIB 3003 , or Approval of Instructor
    Availability: On Demand


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  • BIB 4113 - Old Testament Theology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the theological themes found within the Old Testament corpus. In this process, students analyze a wide array of models and approaches for studying the theological aspects of the Old Testament.

    Prerequisite: BIB 3073  and BIB 3003 , or Approval of Instructor
    Availability: On Demand


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  • BIB 4153 - Christian Values and Biblical Faith

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to assist students in determining what it means to live out Christian values in light of the biblical metanarrative, and in particular the life of Christ. Attention will be given to contemporary cultural contexts and to current social/ethical issues. Throughout the course sound critical thinking skills will be emphasized. The course will culminate in an assignment in which students articulate their life mission and vocation in the light of their particular values.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing and BIB 1003 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIB 4163 - Ethics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A biblically-rooted analysis and understanding of ethics, providing a context for evaluating ethical theories and for making moral judgments about ethical issues in the public square and in the church community.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • BIB 4213 - New Testament Theology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the major theological themes of the New Testament. The course focuses on the particular theology of the individual authors of the New Testament in conjunction with broad New Testament themes.

    Prerequisite: BIB 3083  and BIB 3003 , or Approval of Instructor
    Availability: On Demand


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  • BIB 4303 - Topics in the History of Christianity

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of a selected special topic in the history of christianity.

    Availability: On Demand


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Biblical Language Courses
  

  • BIB 1013 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible with emphasis on translating from Hebrew to English.

    Availability: Fall


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  • BIB 1023 - Introduction to Biblical Greek

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the Greek New Testament with emphasis on translating from Greek to English.

    Availability: Fall


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  • BIB 3013 - Biblical Hebrew II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of BIB 1013  with added emphasis given to translation of Hebrew texts.

    Prerequisite: BIB 1013 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIB 3023 - Biblical Greek II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of BIB 1023  with added emphasis given to translation of the Greek New Testament.

    Prerequisite: BIB 1023 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIB 3113 - Biblical Hebrew III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an intermediate-level reading course, emphasizing the translation of Hebrew narrative and some poetic texts. This course also includes an introduction to textual criticism.

    Prerequisite: BIB 3013 
    Availability: Even Falls


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  • BIB 3133 - Biblical Greek III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an intermediate-level reading course, emphasizing the translation of various passages from different sections of the Greek New Testament. This course also includes an introduction to textual criticism.

    Prerequisite: BIB 3023 
    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • BIB 4123 - Greek Readings

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an intermediate-level reading course, emphasizing translation and Greek syntax, grammar and vocabulary using a specific portion of the Greek New Testament.   Note: This course may be repeated if content of course is different.

    Prerequisite:  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIB 4313 - Hebrew Readings

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an intermediate-level reading course, emphasizing translation and Hebrew syntax, grammar and vocabulary using a specific portion of the Hebrew Old Testament. Note: This course may be repeated if content of course is different.

    Prerequisite:  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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Biology
  

  • BIO 1021 - Introduction to Life in the Sea Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A companion laboratory (BIO 1021) is available for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements.

    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 1023 - Introduction to Life in the Sea

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Living and non-living aspects of life in the sea with particular reference to the life forms and habitats of southern Florida. Course for non-majors.

    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 1041 - Introductory Biology Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A companion laboratory (BIO 1041) is available for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIO 1043 - Introductory Biology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introductory biology course designed for non-biology majors. Students will become acquainted with basic concepts and areas of study within the realm of biology.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIO 1101 - Biology I Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A two-hour per week laboratory that should be taken in conjunction with Biology I lecture. Material covered in Biology I Laboratory includes techniques and concepts of microscopy, cytology, botany, genetics, zoology, and physiology, through observations, experiments, and technical lab report writing.

    Corequisite: BIO 1103 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIO 1103 - Biology I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    First semester of a full year of general biology, with Biology II completing the sequence, and providing a broad overview of biological science and a firm back ground for higher-level courses in biology. Primarily intended for biology majors and minors, and other students planning to major in some area of science. Biology I begins with a treatment of the scientific method and elements and molecules of biological importance. Also covered are photosynthesis and respiration, cell biology, and Mendelian genetics.

    Corequisite: BIO 1101 - Biology I Laboratory 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIO 1111 - Biology II Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A two-hour per week laboratory that should be taken in conjunction with Biology II lecture. Material covered in Biology II Laboratory includes techniques and concepts of zoology, embryology, ecology and fetal pig anatomy, through observations, experiments, and writing skills.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1043  and BIO 1041  or BIO 1103  and BIO 1101 
    Corequisite: BIO 1113 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIO 2103 - Therapeutic Nutrition

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces basic nutritional principles along with therapeutic applications of nutrition. In addition to the basic areas of macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, the effect of nutrition at the cellular level and its effects on the body’s physiology are covered. Current controversies around traditional, fad, science based diets will be discussed.

    Prerequisite: BIO 1101  and BIO 1103 ; or permission from the Instructor.
    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 2203 - Environment and Society

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introductory course examining the relationship between human societies and the environment in which they live. Perspectives will cover all levels of interactions across temporal and spatial scales, spanning from the geological to the modern and from the individual to the global. Topics may include historical resource use, population growth, food, energy, water, waste, markets, and policy. Global level analyses will be emphasized in this course.

    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 2281 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 2283 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a human anatomy and physiology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1103  with lab (BIO 1101 ); BIO 1113  with lab (BIO 1111 ). BIO 1113  and BIO 1111  are waived for Nursing and Athletic Training students. 
    Corequisite: BIO 2283 
    Availability: Fall and Spring


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  • BIO 2283 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for Biology Majors, or students who are pursuing careers that will require admission to and study in health-related programs. There will be a short review of the basic concepts of chemistry, cell biology, and tissues. Students who are entering this course are required to have prior knowledge of these areas of study, as well as prior knowledge of the human organ systems. The organ systems covered in BIO 2283 are the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine. Aging, disease, stress, growth, and development will be addressed through many structural levels of organization and through the eleven organ systems. There will be an emphasis on the molecular and cellular aspects of function within the human body. The laboratory sessions include specimen dissection, studying anatomical models, and viewing microscopic slides as well as computer-simulated physiological experiments.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1103  with lab (BIO 1101 ); BIO 1113  with lab (BIO 1111 ). BIO 1113  and BIO 1111  are waived for Nursing and Athletic Training Students.  
    Corequisite: BIO 2281 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIO 2291 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 2293 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a human anatomy and physiology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 2283 
    Corequisite: BIO 2293 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIO 2293 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the second semester of a two-part series titled Human Anatomy and Physiology. This course is designed for Biology Majors or students who are pursuing careers that will require admission to and study in professional health-related programs. There will be a short review of the basic concepts of chemistry, cell biology, and tissues. Students who are entering this course are required to have prior knowledge of the organ systems. The organ systems that are covered during the second semester are cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. There is a detailed study of metabolism, nutrition, and homeostasis. Aging, disease, stress, growth, development, and inheritance will be addressed through many structural levels of organization and through the eleven organ systems. There will be an emphasis on the molecular and cellular aspects of function within the human body. The lab sessions include specimen dissection, studying anatomical models, and viewing microscopic slides as well as computer simulated physiological experiments.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 2283 
    Corequisite: BIO 2291 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIO 2501 - Principles of Microbiology Lab

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 2503 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a microbiology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1101  and BIO 1103 , CHM 1111  and CHM 1123 
    Corequisite: BIO 2503. Course for Nursing Majors only.
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIO 2503 - Principles of Microbiology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introductory microbiology course for Nursing Majors specifically designed to meet the microbiology pre-requisite requirement for the 4-year BSN degree. The course will cover the basic principles of microbiology, including cellular organization, growth, and metabolism of major microbial groups (bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa); cultivation and control of microbes; and the interaction between microogranisms and humans as it relates to disease transmission, pathogenesis, control measures, and treatment. Emphasis will be placed on those concepts and methods that are significant in the medical setting.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1101  and BIO 1103 , CHM 1111  and CHM 1123 
    Corequisite: BIO 2501 . Course for Nursing Majors only.
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIO 3001 - Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 3003 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking an invertebrate zoology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1043 , BIO 1023 , or BIO 1113 
    Corequisite: BIO 3003 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIO 3003 - Invertebrate Zoology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Examination of the morphology, taxonomy, and ecology of the invertebrates with particular emphasis on the invertebrates of southern Florida.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1043 , BIO 1023 , or BIO 1113 
    Corequisite: BIO 3001 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIO 3052 - Molecular Biology

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of DNA and DNA analysis. Primary emphasis is on the molecular basis of heredity. Foundational topics covered in the course are the structure of DNA and RNA, DNA replication and recombination, the storage and expression of genetic information via protein synthesis, and the molecular basis of mutation. Advanced topics include recombinant DNA technology and applications, genomic organization of DNA, and the regulation of gene expression.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1113 /BIO 1111 ; or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite: BIO 3152 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 3101 - Cell Biology Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 3103 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a cell biology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1103  and BIO 1113  with labs, CHM 1013  and CHM 1023  with labs; or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite: BIO 3103 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 3103 - Cell Biology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Relationship between structure and function within cells and their organelles. Molecular biology emphasized throughout. Topics included: cellular energetics, enzymes, molecular genetics, cellular membranes, and cell motility.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1103  and BIO 1113  with labs, CHM 1013  and CHM 1023  with labs; or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite: BIO 3101 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 3111 - Genetics Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 3113 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a genetics laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1043  or BIO 1113 ; BIO 3103  recommended
    Corequisite: BIO 3113 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIO 3113 - Genetics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Genetics is an introduction to the study of inheritance and genetic analysis. This course covers DNA structure and function, transmission genetics including modified Mendelian ratios, mitosis and meiosis, linkage and genetic mapping, sex determination and related inheritance patterns, chromosomes and chromosomal variation, and statistical applications to genetics. Extranuclear inheritance, quantitative inheritance, population genetics and evolutionary genetics also are discussed.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1043  or BIO 1113 ; BIO 3103  recommended
    Corequisite: BIO 3111 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIO 3152 - Molecular Biology Laboratory

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 3052 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a molecular biology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1113 /BIO 1111 ; or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite: BIO 3052 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 3201 - Marine Biology Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 3203 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a marine biology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1023 , BIO 3003 ; or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite: BIO 3203 
    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • BIO 3203 - Marine Biology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to the ecology, structure, and functions of marine organisms. Particular reference to the marine life of southern Florida.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1023 , BIO 3003 ; or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite: BIO 3201 
    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • BIO 3211 - Botany Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 3213 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a botany laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1043 , or BIO 1113 
    Corequisite: BIO 3213 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 3213 - Botany

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of the taxonomy, morphology, anatomy, physiology, and ecology of photosynthetic organisms, including algae, bryophytes, and vascular plants, along with the biology of the fungi. Special attention to plant/human interaction, especially from a global perspective.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1043 , or BIO 1113 
    Corequisite: BIO 3211 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 3301 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 3303 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a comparative vertebrate anatomy laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1113  and BIO 1111 
    Corequisite: BIO 3303 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 3303 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    General comparative survey of vertebrate organisms as regards the phylogenetic relationships and functional morphology. Through dissection of representative vertebrates in the lab, students compare and contrast anatomical systems in order to appreciate the special features of each group.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1113  and BIO 1111 
    Corequisite: BIO 3301 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BIO 3401 - Comparative Animal Physiology Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 3403 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a comparative animal physiology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 3003 /BIO 3303 ; or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite: BIO 3403 
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • BIO 3403 - Comparative Animal Physiology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Comparison of the mechanisms used by the various animal phyla to deal with nutrition and metabolism, gas exchange and transport, excretion, ionic and osmotic balance, temperature regulation, reception of stimuli, biological clocks, and neural versus hormonal control.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 3003 /BIO 3303 ; or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite: BIO 3401 
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • BIO 3604 - Natural History of the Galapagos Islands

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    The Galapagos Islands, lying 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, offer a unique opportunity for the study of natural history. Field oriented course focusing on the geological history of the Islands, the colonization of the Islands by animals and plants, adaptations displayed by the flora and fauna, and the impact of humans on the Islands’ ecology. All students must participate in a field trip to the Galapagos Archipelago. Course for majors and non-majors.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1043  or BIO 1113  and permission of instructor
    Availability: Odd Springs/Summers (trip). Consult the Department.


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  • BIO 3803 - Human Immunology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces basic principles of structure and function of the human immune system along with applications. Course material also covers the physiologic mechanisms of the normal immune response, humoral and cellular immunity, processes by which immune deficiencies exacerbate infectious conditions, cellular functions, secretions and applications of biotechnology in creating diagnostic and therapeutic immune agents.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 2283 
    Availability: Even Falls


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  • BIO 4001 - Histology Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    The laboratory course gives a basic microscopic overview of tissues and organs of the human body.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in 1103 and BIO 1113  (with labs), and BIO 2283  and BIO 2293  (with labs); or permission of the instructor.
    Corequisite: BIO 4003 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • BIO 4003 - Histology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for Biology majors or students who are pursuing careers that will require admission to and study in professional health fields. The course is designed to teach students how to identify various cell types and to identify a variety of normal tissues in standard histological sections. Students will gain knowledge of basic histology discipline through an understanding of tissue organization. Structure/function relationships will be emphasized, using an organ system approach.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in 1103 and BIO 1113  (with labs), and BIO 2283  and BIO 2293  (with labs); or permission of the instructor.
    Corequisite: BIO 4001 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • BIO 4013 - Virology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course was designed to provide a solid foundation and a working knowledge of virology as it relates to basic biology and modern medicine. It includes the basic characteristics of plant, animal and bacterial viruses including the composition, morphology, multiplication, cultivation, and the various replication strategies. The course also covers the interaction between viruses and their hosts the impact of viral diseases at the molecular level and the host immune response to viral infections.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in Biology I (BIO 1103 ) and Biology II (BIO 1113 ) with labs.
    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • BIO 4101 - Ecology Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 4103 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking an ecology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1113  and BIO 1111 ; Junior/Senior standing
    Corequisite: BIO 4103 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIOV 4101 - Selected Topics in Biology

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

    Availability: Consult the Department


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  • BIOV 4102 - Selected Topics in Biology

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

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  • BIO 4103 - Ecology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Deals with the interrelationships between organisms and their environments. Emphasis on basic ecological concepts, population biology, community ecology, and behavioral ecology. Current ecological problems are also discussed and compared to theoretical concepts.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1113  and BIO 1111 ; Junior/Senior standing
    Corequisite: BIO 4101 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIOV 4103 - Selected Topics in Biology

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

    Availability: Consult the Department


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  • BIO 4112 - Field Biology

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Field-oriented course that emphasizes the fauna and flora of Southern Florida from the perspective of community structure. Field trips to various communities including pinelands, hammocks, forests, mangroves, dunes, and wetlands. Techniques used in quantitative field ecology such as vegetative analysis, population estimation, diversity indices, and statistical methodology.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 3213 ; Junior/Senior standing; BIO 4103  recommended
    Corequisite: BIO 4212 
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • BIO 4201 - Ichthyology Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 4203 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking an ichthyology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 3203  or permission of instructor
    Corequisite: BIO 4203 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • BIO 4203 - Ichthyology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    General survey of the fishes, including physiology, behavior, ecology, morphology, systematics, and fishes as a natural resource.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 3203  or permission of instructor
    Corequisite: BIO 4201 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • BIO 4212 - Field Biology Laboratory

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 4212, for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a field biology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 3213 ; Junior/Senior standing; BIO 4103  recommended
    Corequisite: BIO 4112 
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • BIO 4301 - Comparative Vertebrate Embryology Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 4303, for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a comparative vertebrate embryology laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 3303  or permission of instructor
    Corequisite: BIO 4303 
    Availability: Even Falls


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  • BIO 4303 - Comparative Vertebrate Embryology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Comparison of the various developmental patterns exhibited by vertebrates, from gametogenesis to birth. Gametogenesis, fertilization, early cleavage and morula, blastula formation, gastrulation and germ layers, and organogenesis.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 3303  or permission of instructor
    Corequisite: BIO 4301 
    Availability: Even Falls


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  • BIO 4401 - Natural History of Vertebrates Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 4403 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a natural history of vertebrates laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1113  or permission of instructor
    Corequisite: BIO 4403 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIO 4403 - Natural History of Vertebrates

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to the natural history of the amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals of the Southeastern United States, particularly South Florida. Focuses on terrestrial species, but certain marine reptiles, birds, and mammals are mentioned. Discusses main areas of natural history, including identification, habitat preferences, food habits, reproduction, and daily activity patterns. Whenever possible, specimens collected during the laboratory field trips are brought to the lab for observation. Strives to give students an appreciation of the positive role that these creatures play in their environment.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1113  or permission of instructor
    Corequisite: BIO 4401 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BIO 4601 - Environmental Science Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 4603 , for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking an environmental science laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 4103  and BIO 4101 
    Corequisite: BIO 4603 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • BIO 4603 - Environmental Science

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Current issues are discussed pertaining to local, state, national and global issues. Material is focused on environmental concepts, ethics, resources, politics, and finances. Class activities include: outside readings, debate, mock planning and zoning meeting, service and class research projects, and field trips.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 4103  and BIO 4101 
    Corequisite: BIO 4601 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • BIO 4803 - Current Topics in Biology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course deals with recent advances and breakthroughs in the biological sciences, as well as perceived controversies between theology and scientific interpretations. The course will focus on class discussions following the reading of pertinent scientific articles. Formal lectures will also be given when appropriate. Topics covered will vary as new information becomes available, but will include brain, behavior, ecology, evolution, origins, genetics, physiology, and medicine.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1043  or BIO 1113 ; Junior/Senior Status or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Consult the Department


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  • BIOV 4811 - Independent Project

    1-3 Credit Hour(s)
    Level and Credit Hours to be arranged according to the nature of the study. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • BIOV 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 is required.
     


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  • BIOV 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 is required.


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  • BIOV 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 is required.


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  • BIO 4852 - Natural History of the Everglades Watershed Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a laboratory experience to accompany BIO 4852, for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements or are interested in taking a natural history of the everglades watershed laboratory.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1113  and CHM 1013 
    Corequisite: BIO 4952 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • BIO 4913 - Senior Research Project

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

    Prerequisite: Senior Status
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BIO 4952 - Natural History of the Everglades Watershed

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    An overview of the aquatic ecosystems of the historic Everglades watershed. Key concepts in stream ecology, limnology, wetlands ecology, and estuarine ecology will be covered and related to habitats in the Everglades ecosystem. Topics will include, but are not limited to, the hydrology, biota, biogeochemistry, and anthropogenic influences of the Everglades.

    Prerequisite: C- or above in BIO 1113  and CHM 1013 
    Corequisite: BIO 4852 
    Availability: Even Springs


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Finance
  

  • BUF 2173 - Principles of Finance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to the components of the U.S. financial system including the role of government policy makers, financial institutions, money, and capital markets. Fundamental practices of finance including the analysis of the term structure of interest rates, the time value of money, and principles of stock and bond valuation are also introduced.

    Prerequisite: BUS 1183 , ACG 2013 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUF 3193 - Financial Institutions, Markets, & Money

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A broad introduction to the operation, mechanics, and structure of the U.S. financial system emphasizing institutions, markets, and instruments.

    Prerequisite: BUF 2173 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUF 3213 - Managerial Finance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Principles and fundamental practices of finance, including the raising of capital, the utilization of funds, and the financial management of business.

    Prerequisite: ACG 2023 , BUF 2173  for all other majors; MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUF 3253 - Investments

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines investment theory, alternatives, and decision making under differing uncertainties and constraints; formulation of objectives and strategies; development of conceptual management perspectives and philosophies for investment environments.

    Prerequisite: BUF 2173 , BUF 3213 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUF 3353 - Risk Management & Insurance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will introduce you to the principles of risk management and insurance. You should gain a fundamental knowledge of risk exposures, the management of pure risk, and insurance mechanisms. Another objective is to make you a more informed consumer of insurance as you manage both business and personal risks.

    Prerequisite: BUF 2173 , BUF 3193 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BUF 3403 - Retirement & Estate Planning

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Theoretical and practical approach to estate planning, estate, gift taxes, wills, trusts, and estate planning techniques and applications of these techniques in overall financial planning.

    Prerequisite: BUF 2173 , BUF 3213 , MAT 1853  
    Availability: Spring


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  • BUF 4303 - Advanced Financial Analysis & Modeling

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Examines the advanced tools and techniques of financial analysis and incorporates the use of financial models. The elements of this course will be applied using computer applications. Extensive use will be made of the applications and tools associated with the electronic spreadsheets and stand-alone software. The topics for this course include: analysis of operations; capital investment decisions; analysis of financial structures; evaluation of business segments; investment portfolio analysis; financing decisions; merger/acquisition analysis and financial forecasting.

    Prerequisite: BUF 3193 , BUF 2173 , MAT 1853  
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUF 4523 - International Finance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course identifies the international aspects of corporate finance and investing. Topics examined are hedging and interest arbitrage international capital markets, transaction exposure, foreign exchange risk management, financial impact from the inflows and outflows of foreign direct investment to countries and portfolio management for global companies.

    Prerequisite: BUF 2173 , BUI 3633 , MAT 1853  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUF 4613 - Financial Strategy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is restricted to graduating seniors in the Corporate Finance Track. It integrates financial decision making in functional areas of finance; utilizes various concepts to promulgate strategies, policies, and procedures in managing finance to achieve objectives.

    Prerequisite: BUF 2173 , BUF 3213 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Spring


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International Business
  

  • BUI 3003 - Regional Business Environments

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Regional Business Environments examines the political, economic, and social context in which business activities take place within a particular region of the world. The travel component of the course affords students the opportunity to visit international businesses operating in the region they are studying and to meet with international business executives. The comprehensive focus of the course includes consideration of the factors that shape or reflect the operational realities of international business. This course requires international travel. The trip component is a separate fee. This fee is paid to the education agency arranging the travel trip. Students who drop this course will not have their travel fee refunded. Course may be taken for credit twice, course destination and course content changes annually. Pre-approval by the course professor is required.

    Prerequisite: BUI 3633 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BUI 3013 - Issues in International Business

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive examination of key international business issues and concepts as applied to foreign cultures and business environments. Topics change yearly and focus on areas such as: globalization, countertrade, export/import management, international human resource management, international organizations, international negotiating, comparative economic systems, privatization, and international business law.

    Prerequisite: BUI 3633 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUI 3023 - Comparative Cross Cultural Analysis

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to identify and compare cross cultural business norms, religious beliefs, country values and negotiation styles in developed in developed countries. The global business environment requires business leaders to demonstrate flexibility, cultural country knowledge, and business protocol and negotiation skills. Students will develop a greater awareness of cultural-based perceptions, patterns of thinking, communication styles, and values. Through development of cultural communications skills, students will develop a greater understanding of professional business and cultural understanding required in a cross cultural global business environment.

    Prerequisite: BUI 3633 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUI 3633 - Global Business

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introductory course analyzing the global business environment. Emphasis is on the political, social, economic, and cultural operating environments of international business. The course sets the foundation for understanding international business terminology and trade in developed and developing countries.

    Prerequisite: BUS 1183 , BUS 2343 , or BUS 2353 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUI 4003 - International Business Projects

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The course will challenge students to synthesize the knowledge, skills and abilities and demonstrate proficiency in the various components of the International Business (ethical, financial, legal, political, economic, socio-cultural and technological) through the design and delivery of an intensive semester long international business project. Students will examine global business strategies from national and regional perspective through global case studies and special topic presentations.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 , BUI 3633 , BUI 3013 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BUI 4513 - International Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course addresses and examines the role of management in multinational companies (MNCs). The challenge of fostering good working relationships between parent holding companies and the foreign subsidiary are explored. Successful strategies for the career development, the internalization process for expatriates and the repatriation process are examined. The identification of international management opportunities, structuring global compensation packages, negotiating, and handling of labor relations, international staffing plans and performance management issues are explored.

    Prerequisite: BUM 2183 , BUI 3633 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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Entrepreneurship
  

  • BUE 2003 - Principles of Entrepreneurship

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Explores the role of small business, its growing importance and the reasons for and against owning such firms. The course will focus on up-to-date entrepreneurial thinking in preparing, starting, organizing, and operating a small business. The material is presented from a “how to” perspective, through practical examples and applications from the business world.

    Prerequisite: BUS 1183 , MAT 1853 , BUM 2183 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUE 3123 - Entrepreneurial Marketing Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Acquaints students with marketing the small business venture including start-up planning and target market development. This course focuses on developing the firm’s marketing plan, analyzing the firm’s product or service delivery, and the distribution problems facing small businesses. The written marketing plan will include application of the product life cycle and territory expansion and will require considerable computer applications.

    Prerequisite: BUR 2153 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUE 4213 - Entrepreneurial Creative Ventures

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This unique course introduces students to the creative aspects of small business ventures. This course will focus on developing the firm’s business plan from a creative perspective and in finding creative solutions to the problems facing small business ventures in a fast growth environment. Students will be expected to explore various creative processes and methodologies in solving start-up and venture growth issues as presented in class using case studies.

    Prerequisite: BUS 1183 , MAT 1853 , BUE 2003 
    Availability: Spring


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  • BUE 4523 - Entrepreneurial Management & Operations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Acquaints students with managing the operations of small business ventures including start-up planning and organizational development. This course will focus on developing the firm’s business plan, analyzing the firm’s inventory controls and human resource requirements, and the problems facing small business ventures in terms of controlling operations in a fast growth environment. The business plan will include detailed analysis of how the firm will be managed during start-up and long-term development.

    Prerequisite: BUE 2003 , BUM 2183 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall


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Management
  

  • BUM 2183 - Principles of Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of generally accepted principles of management that have contributed to contemporary practices found in successful business planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Applies concepts to analysis and discussion of cases.

    Prerequisite: BUS 1183 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUM 3333 - Human Resources Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Survey of the principles and practices of personnel administration, including a study of modern techniques and procedures for the employment and management of personnel in business, industry, and government.

    Prerequisite: BUM 2183 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUM 4013 - Production & Operations Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides an understanding of the management of activities related to the creation of goods and services. Includes the study of decision-making tools and techniques such as linear programming, statistics, queuing theory, probabilities, simulations, and computer programs.

    Prerequisite: BUM 2183 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUM 4023 - Program Management & Evaluation for Non-Profit Organizations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will examine the historical origins and societal roles of nonprofit organizations and present the major political, legal ethical, cultural, economic religious and societal considerations for the strategic management of nonprofit organizations. The course is a survey of some of the major contemporary public policy issues facing nonprofit organizations. The future of the nonprofit sector and the concept of social entrepreneurship will be examined.

    Prerequisite: BUM 2183 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Spring


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