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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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HSC 1123 - Anatomy and Physiology II with Integrated Lab Credits: 4
This course continues the human anatomy and physiology topics and includes the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The laboratory is a required component that will provide an opportunity for the student to further develop and apply the practical skills necessary to comprehend the structure and function of the human body.
Prerequisite(s): HSC 1122 .
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HSC 1300 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
Formerly: NUR1500
Human Anatomy & Physiology II is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the cardiovascular (including hematological), immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics) systems. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Clinical examples provided will bridge anatomical and physiological content to health care conditions. This course combines lecture and traditional lab material, using an integrated approach, to provide the opportunity for the student to understand, acquire and develop the practical skills necessary to comprehend the structure and function of the human body as it relates to health care.
Prerequisite(s): Nursing and AT majors only
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HSC 2230 - Social Determinants of Health through Community Engagement Credits: 4
In this course, students will address critical societal issues and contribute to the good of the public through service learning and community engagement. In collaboration with several community partners, students will participate in the Merrimack Valley Area Health Education Center (MVAHEC)Scholars program, which addresses the concern of health disparities in the Commonwealth with an educational focus on interprofessional education, social determinants of health, cultural competency, and current public health trends. Through class seminars, online assignments, and experiential learning, students will address social inequities and the social determinants of health for urban populations, with particular focus on the Lawrence community, by increasing student knowledge, exposure, and participation in community public health efforts to combat these issues.
Prerequisite(s): HSC 3302
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HSC 2300 - Introduction to Nutritional Sciences Credits: 4
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences will introduce the student to the science of nutrition. The fundamentals of protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, and mineral requirements and metabolism will be explained as a basis for the study of the relationship between diet and health in both a personal and global perspective. The impact that human nutrition and industrial agriculture have on environmental quality, food resources and energy consumption will be explored. Nutrition, Diet and Health has a mandatory civic engagement component related to important public and environmental issues in human nutrition, health, and fitness that are considered in the course.
Fulfills: STEM in LS Core.
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HSC 2350 - Professional Development in Health Sciences Credits: 2
To provide the Merrimack College sophomore with a continuum of self and career exploration education in preparation for an internship or research experience. This professional development in health sciences course sets a foundation for building solid life and career decision-making skills through a series of exploratory exercises, as well as professionally prepares students for their upcoming internship or research experience.
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HSC 3103 - Global Public Health Credits: 4
Global public health is a study of the biological, socioeconomic and environmental contributors to health and disease in populations around the world. Students will investigate the determinants of health, how health status is measured, and will review the burden of disease, risk factors and approaches to global cooperation to address health problems within and between nations for successful interventions. Specific issues underlying strategies and organization for health care delivery and health services will be discussed and linked to community service projects that aim to develop social responsibility through civic engagement and humanitarian activities.
Fulfills: STEM in LS Core.
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HSC 3150 - Public Health Issues Abroad: Scotland Credits: 4
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore public health in the global context. Students will spend time leading up to the travel component examining the culture, public health issues, and regulatory structures specific to Scotland. During the in-country portion of the class, students will participate in public health related service as well as cultural experiences. Upon return, students will reflect and debrief on their experiences, with a focus on comparing and contrasting public health in the US and abroad. Prerequisite: HSC3302, Introduction to Public Health.
Prerequisite(s): HSC3302
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HSC 3200 - Cultural Competence in Healthcare Administration Credits: 4
Designed to examine the various issues, policies and procedures involved with the administration of a health care facility, this course will allow students to expand their cultural literacy through an exploration of varied theories and models of cultural competence through the lens of health care. Students will examine and analyze through oral and written assignments the roles of cultural differences including cultural attitudes, beliefs, and expectations as they pertain to effective healthcare in diverse settings. An emphasis will be placed on creating culturally competent health care providers, who understand the importance of delivering health care to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, class, and ability both physically and cognitively.
Fulfills: Satisfies a diversity distributional requirement.
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HSC 3302 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 4
Public health aims to understand the occurrence and causes of disease within populations with the goal of prevention and health promotion, through changes in individual behavior, control of infectious disease and environmental health factors, and social and political organization for health improvement. The aim will be to describe the patterns of selected diseases in populations, to explain the causation of disease at the cell/physiological to social levels, to predict disease occurrence and to control disease through prevention strategies aimed at individuals, communities and governments.
Fulfills: Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. STEM requirement and X in LS Core.
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HSC 3310 - Health Behavior and Promotion Credits: 4
This course focuses on health behavior theories and strategies to promote individuals’ healthy lifestyle. In addition, students will explore and apply theoretically based principles and strategies to real-life cases. Emphases are placed on improving students’ competency in understanding of health behaviors in the modern world and design of theory-based interventions to improve health behaviors. 3 credit hours are devoted to didactic lecture; 1 credit hour is devoted to activity-based experiential learning.
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HSC 3312 - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 4
An introduction to basic concepts in epidemiology, the science of public health. Epidemiology is concerned with the distribution and determinants of health and disease, injury, disability, morbidity and mortality in populations. Topics will include history, epidemiological measurements of disease occurrence, descriptive epidemiology and patterns of disease, establishing association and causality, types of study designs, disease outbreak investigation, public policy and social and behavioral epidemiology.
Prerequisite(s): HSC 3302 .
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HSC 3320 - Microbiology for Health Professions Credits: 4
A study of the classification and physiology of clinically important microorganisms that cause human disease, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, prions, and viruses. The role that microorganisms play in both health and disease and the human body’s response to invading microbes will also be discussed. Laboratory investigations will focus on aspectic technique, commonly used techniques for collecting, handling, and studying clinically important microorganisms associated with human disease.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1027 or BIO 1025 .
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HSC 3322 - Environmental Health Credits: 4
The purpose of this course is to introduce the field of environmental health to public health majors and those interested in environmental health issues. It places environmental health in the broader context of public health, teaching students how to evaluate environmental health problems in relation to other social, economic, and health disparity issues. The course first introduces fundamental concepts of environmental health, and the tools and methods used to study environmental exposures and diseases. By course completion, students will be familiar with the spectrum of environmental health hazards, the pathways of exposure, various media in which they are found, and disease outcomes associated with exposures. Students will also be familiar with approaches to environmental health surveillance and the federal and state agencies responsible for protecting environmental health.
Prerequisite(s): HSC3302
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HSC 3332 - Foundations of Health Policy Credits: 4
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to health policy, which is the ways in which the government plays a role in overall health and in health care. This course will provide an overall understanding and analysis of a range of health policy issues and the US health care system, including health insurance, health economics, individual rights in health care, and health care quality and access.
Prerequisite(s): HSC 3302
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HSC 3336 - Human Pathophysiology Credits: 4
The study of human physiology altered by pathological conditions, injury and disease. The individual organ systems, their diseases, diagnosis and treatments are considered in a systemic manner, with emphasis on conditions important to community health. This seminar/laboratory course builds upon the principles and foundations of prerequisite courses and enhances the knowledge of general medical conditions and the ability to perform a more thorough investigation and patient evaluation and execute basic clinical examination and laboratory science diagnostic procedures.
Prerequisite(s): HSC 1122 , HSC 1123 , BIO 1027 or BIO 1025 .
Fulfills: W in LS Core
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HSC 3342 - Foundations of Healthcare Systems Credits: 4
This course provides an overview of how healthcare and public health are organized and how their services are delivered in the United States. Topics to be covered include public policy (including US health reform initiatives), organization of healthcare systems, components and operation of healthcare organizations (including e-health delivery), professional roles and accreditation, and legal and regulatory issues (including licensure requirements).
Prerequisite(s): HSC 3302
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HSC 3400 - Clinical Research Design Credits: 4
The course emphasizes research methods used for the conduct of human studies and will introduce students to the ethical conduct of clinical research. The research methodologies of 4 study designs will be explored, focusing on the applicability of each design to differing research questions and the benefits of each design. The course will cover the development of a good research question, study design, selection of study subjects, data collection and management, analysis and how to estimate study sample size. Students will address a current public health problem and develop a research protocol that addresses the public health problem.
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HSC 3510 - Community Nutrition Credits: 4
Public health efforts in communities are implemented in many different types of settings, including community non- profit agencies, worksites, health centers, clinics, hospitals, schools, churches, supermarkets, recreational and sports centers, councils on aging/senior centers, and emergency feeding sites. This intensive course provides presentations, readings and activities related to the broad range of community-based nutrition research, programs and policies. This course is required to complete the Nutrition Concentration for the Health Science Major. Students will become familiar with community-based research and programs focused solely on nutrition as well as those in which nutrition is one component. Students will engage in skill-building and participatory activities, as well be introduced to case examples of creative and innovative approaches to community nutrition. Through periodic field visits and guest speakers, students will have an opportunity to dialogue with public health experts and practitioners who can influence community nutrition practice. Upon completion of this course, the students will have a toolbox of skills to utilize and apply in a wide range of practice settings.
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HSC 3520 - Foodservice Management Credits: 4
This course will provide an overview of the management practices utilized to plan, direct, coordinate, and control foodservices. Students will gain an understanding of volume food production and service through a series of problem- based learning activities as well as didactic coursework. Through an emphasis on group work and an applied field practicum, students will become familiar with the techniques foodservice managers utilize to control human and financial resources required for the operation of a successful foodservice. This course is intended for health science majors with a concentration in nutrition.
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HSC 3530 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Credits: 4
Medical Nutrition Therapy will introduce students to the role of dietary therapy in health care. Evidence-based nutritional approaches used to manage and treat select chronic and acute diseases will be discussed, particularly in relation to the pathophysiology and biochemical basis of the disease. This class will also address the principles of nutrition assessment, diet prescription, and care plans using a case-study approach.
Prerequisite(s): HSC 2300 , HSC 1122 HSC 1123
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HSC 3540 - Advanced Human Nutrition Credits: 4
Advanced Human Nutrition will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the biochemical, physiological, and metabolic aspects of nutrition. Students will learn methods of human nutritional assessment, including dietary, anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical assessment procedures. The biochemical and physiological bases for therapeutic diets as well as problems in planning diets for normal and pathological conditions will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): HSC2300
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HSC 3550 - Fieldwork Financial and Health Coaching Credits: 4
This course is designed to provide students from all majors with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to become effective financial and health coaches. Students intern for a semester at the Financial Capability Center, and upon successfully completing the academic, management, and service components of the course, earn a certificate in financial and health coaching. To be trained as coaches, students participate in faculty-led workshops where they learn personal finance and health, coaching, and cultural competencies. After completing the training, students are matched with clients from local non-profit partners and with peer Merrimack students. Student coaches offer financial capability and health workshops that provide clients with basic knowledge and skills, and coaching sessions that help clients plan a path for realizing their own goals. Students are supported by faculty, staff, financial counselors, health experts, translators, and industry expert volunteers. Prerequisites: sophomore or higher standing and faculty consent.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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HSC 4800 - Directed Study Credits: 4
In lieu of a formal course, qualified upper class Health Science/Sports Medicine students may take an intensive program of reading under the direction of a member of the department.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.
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HSC 4810 - Directed Research Credits: 4
Literature and laboratory research directed by faculty members.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of the instructor.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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HSC 4815 - Directed Research Credits: 4
Literature and laboratory research directed by faculty members.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of the instructor.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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HSC 4850 - Health Science Internship Credits: 4
A work-study experience co-supervised by the Internship Coordinator and a mentor in the workplace. Students are placed according to interest and career path in a clinical, academic, community, or industrial setting for the purpose of gaining hands-on experience in the health care field. Students who volunteer for internship in clinical, academic, and community settings provide a public service to the facility or program.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of the department.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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HSC 4855 - Health Science Internship II Credits: 4
A work-study experience co-supervised by the Internship Coordinator and a mentor in the workplace. Students are placed according to interest and career path in a clinical, academic, community, or industrial setting for the purpose of gaining hands-on experience in the health care field. Students who volunteer for internship in clinical, academic, and community settings provide a public service to the facility or program.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of the department.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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NUR 1550 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Credits: 4
This course introduces the student to the discipline of professional nursing. The roles of the nurse are explored within the health care delivery system to include that of an advocate, leader, care coordinator, educator and member of an interprofessional team. Challenges that influence nursing, such as cultural diversity, health care disparities, errors and ethical/legal issues are examined. Students are introduced to regulatory guidelines and the Nurse of the Future Competencies of patient-centered care, communication, professionalism, teamwork and collaboration, informantics and technology, evidence-based practice, leadership, safety, quality improvement and systems-based practice. Simulated experiences will focus on skills basic to nursing practice; patient identification, handwashing, and therapeutic communication.
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NUR 2000 - Nursing Fundamentals and Health Assessment Credits: 4
This course introduces the assessment components of interviewing, history and vital sign taking, functional assessment, and physical examination of adult patients. Students will learn the assessment phase of the nursing process using a systems focus assessment approach. Teaching will include special emphasis on health promotion and disease/injury prevention. Additional course content will focus on the role of the nurse, basic skills essential to professional nursing practice, documentation, and patient teaching. A focus with respect to communication, sensory and motor deficits, and skill performance with emphasis on the importance of promoting safety in older adults is covered. Simulation will build on those skills mastered during the previous semester and include focused assessments, a full physical assessment, skin integrity and wound care, nutrition, pain/comfort and patient safety experiences. Individual student demonstration of competence in the various skills, with simulation, will commence this semester.
Prerequisite(s): HSC 1200 , HSC 1300 , NUR 1550 , and CHM 2037
Nursing majors only.
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NUR 2600 - Pathopharmacology I Credits: 4
This course is the first in a two part series that integratesconcepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology. Pathophysiological changes resulting from disease processes within the human body are examined, with an emphasis on chronic conditions in the adult population. Pharmacological concepts are applied with particular focus on the mechanism of action, interactions, adverse effects, and the nursing implications of each drug classification, utilizing a body systems approach. The course will include effects of medications, in consideration of culture and age. The role and responsibility of the nurse in providing the safe and effective
administration of pharmacological therapy within a legal/ethical framework guided by the nursing process will also be included.
Prerequisite(s): NUR1000, NUR1500, (OR HSC1200, HSC1300), NUR2000, CHM2037 OR HSC3320
Corequisite(s): CHM2037 OR HSC3320, NUR2500, NUR2550
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HUM 1010 - Stories of Ancient Greece Credits: 4
An exploration of the creative genius of Greece in its Classical Period (6th to 4th centuries B.C.E.) and of its roots in the earlier civilizations of Egypt and Crete. Lectures, readings, discussions and films investigate the Greek achievement in mythology, art and architecture, theater, government, philosophy, social organization and human conduct.
Fulfills: AL in LS Core.
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HUM 1020 - Medieval Europe Credits: 4
An exploration of the genius of medieval Europe in shaping a brilliant civilization from the often contradictory materials of Abrahamic and Greco-Roman traditions. Lectures, readings, discussions and films investigate ancient Jewish and early Christian thought and art, the evolution of the Christian Church, monasticism and learning, the rise of Islam, medieval art and architecture and the influence of the church and mosque on medieval culture.
Fulfills: AL in LS Core.
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ITA 1010 - Beginner’s Italian I Credits: 4
Formerly: SPA1110 Introductory Spanish I
This course is offered for absolute beginners only. This course is not open to heritage speakers or students with any prior study of Italian. Oral-aural proficiency is acquired through speaking and role playing in class plus audio and visual practice outside of class, including internet drills from the Super Site that accompanies the book. Students learn basic strategies for reading and writing in the language.
Prerequisite(s): No Italian classes on high school transcript.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core
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ITA 1020 - Beginner’s Italian II Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA1120 Introductory Italian II
This course is offered for students with little or no background in Italian. This course is not open to heritage speakers. Oral-aural proficiency is acquired through speaking and role playing in class plus audio and visual practice outside of class, including internet drills from the Super Site that accompanies the book. Students learn basic strategies for reading and writing in the language.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1010 or equivalent or consent of the instructor.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core
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ITA 1025 - Italian I Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA1150 Accelerated Italian I
Fast track for motivated students who wish to complete the Introductory and Intermediate sequence over two semesters. ITA 1150 will cover the first half of Prego! (ITA 1110 and 1120). Recommended for Honors students, pre-med & pre-law students, science majors, students majoring in another romance language, English, European history, or in an International /Interdisciplinary program with an emphasis on European studies. Recommended for students who wish to major or minor in Italian Studies.
Prerequisite(s): placed at the ITA 1020 (formerly ITA1120) level or below.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core
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ITA 1030 - Intermediate Italian I Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA2010
An intermediate level course with an emphasis on the study of grammar. Readings will consist of short texts from Italian literature and civilization, along with articles of contemporary relevance.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1020 or equivalent or placed at the 1030 (formerly ITA2010) level or consent of the instructor.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core.
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ITA 1040 - Intermediate Italian II Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA2020
A continuation of the intermediate course with an emphasis on the study of grammar. Readings will consist of short texts from Italian literature and civilization, along with articles of contemporary relevance.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1030 or equivalent, placed at the ITA1030 (formerly ITA2010) level or consent of the instructor.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core.
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ITA 1045 - Italian II Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA2050 Accelerated Italian II
Fast track for motivated students who wish to complete the Introductory and Intermediate sequence over two semesters. ITA 1045 will cover the second half of Prego! (ITA 1030 and 1040). Recommended for Honors students, pre-med & pre-law students, science majors, students majoring in another romance language, English, European history, or in an International /Interdisciplinary program with an emphasis on European studies. Recommended for students who wish to major or minor in Italian Studies.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1020 or ITA 1025 , or equivalent on the placement exam (formerly 2010 or 2020).
Fulfills: FL in LS Core
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ITA 1510 - Composition & Culture Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA3010
An advanced study of the most important grammatical structure of Italian, and practice of these structures in the context of the skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural competence.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1040 or equivalent. Recommended as a cultural course for qualified international business students.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core. This course may be offered as writing intensive and fulfill the W in LS Core.
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ITA 1520 - Conversation and Culture Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA3020
This course develops students’ confidence in their command of Italian by engaging them with a variety of materials drawn from the internet or contemporary media. Through these materials and their own research, students also develop a personal connection to a specific area or region of Italy. Class work focus around larger topics: society, history, politics, food, music, literature, film, and culture.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1040 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Recommended as a cultural course for qualified international business students.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core.
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ITA 1600 - Italian Culture through Film Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA2570/ITA2580
A survey of Italian films as textual, cultural, and historical artifacts. Analysis of such movements as Neorealism, commedia all’italiana, and new Italian cinema through the work of De Sica, Rossellini, Germi, Benigni, Taviani, and others. Taught in English.
Fulfills: AL in LS core.
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ITA 1700 - Italian-Americans and Film Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA2550
From the premise that the visual image is a most powerful tool in the creation and structuring of collective systems of values, this course focuses on the cinematic representation of Italian-Americans in the works of major American and Italian-American directors from the silent era to the present. In addition, it provides a historical account of the Italian- American experience of male and female immigrants. Taught in English.
Fulfills: AL in LS Core.
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ITA 2060 - Attualità Italiana Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA3050
This course covers main events in Italy today. Students will learn about contemporary Italian society, its geography, education system, political events, religion, and culture. Students will also watch short documentaries in order to know contemporary issues and interests of the Italian people. Appropriate background readings, lectures, and videotaped interviews in Italian will integrate up-to-the-minute readings with the broad historical, social and cultural backgrounds of the topics in question.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1040 or equivalent. Recommended as a cultural course for qualified international business students.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core.
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ITA 2530 - Italian Women Writers Credits: 4
This course will address the development of female discourse in novels written by 20th century Italian women, from the works of Nobel Prize winner Grazia Deledda to contemporary author Susanna Tamaro. Class discussions, presentations, and writing assignments will examine themes such as motherhood, female childhood and adolescence, gender roles, and relationships. Taught in English.
Fulfills: AL and D in LS Core.
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ITA 2560 - The Italian Southern Question in Literature and Film Credits: 4
A voyage through Southern Italy using literature and film, with a particular attention to the so-called “Southern Question.” Readings from such writers as Carlo Levi, Ignazio Silone, Elio Vittorini, M.G. Cutrufelli, and Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Taught in English.
Fulfills: AL or D and W in LS Core.
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ITA 4900 - Directed Independent Study Credits: 4
Intensive program of reading/writing under the direction of a full time member of the department. Provides exceptionally qualified WLCS seniors and second-semester juniors with an opportunity to work in depth on a focused topic not covered by the usual departmental course offerings. Requires a formal detailed proposal approved by the faculty members and the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): completion of at least one language course at the 3000 level, at least three additional courses in the major, a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major, or permission of the instructor, in addition to the approval of the chair and consent of the members of the department under whose supervision the Directed Study will be conducted.
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MEN 2050 - Coding in MATLAB and 3D CAD Credits: 4
An introduction to computer programming with an emphasis on engineering problem solving and an introduction to computer aided design will be presented. Students will work on solving a series of increasingly complex engineering problems using computer coding. Students will also learn to develop 3D CAD models for physical components.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 1001 .
Corequisite(s): MTH 1217
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MEN 3020 - Materials Science Credits: 4
Fundamental principles of structure and mechanical properties of materials utilized in practice of engineering. Properties of materials are related to atomic, molecular, crystalline structure, fracture, fatigue, and failure. Properties of metals, ceramics, multiphase systems, and polymeric materials are discussed. Relationships between structure and electrical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 2012 and CHM 1110
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MEN 3030 - Thermodynamics I Credits: 2
This is the first course of a two course sequence. This course covers the first and second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamics properties of gases, vapors, and gas-vapor mixtures. The fundamental thermodynamic laws and relations are covered while the applications to cycle analysis are covered in the second course in the sequence.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 2211 .
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MEN 3032 - Thermodynamics II Credits: 2
This course covers energy-systems including power cycles, refrigeration cycles and air-conditioning processes. Students are introduced to the differences between ideal cycles and actual cycles. Computer software is used to analyze complex multistage thermodynamic processes.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3030 .
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MEN 3034 - Heat and Mass Transfer Credits: 4
Students will learn the basic principles and practical calculation methods of heat and mass transfer. The course covers heat conduction, convection, and radiation as well as mass diffusion and convection.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 3040 and MTH 2220 .
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MEN 4020 - Finite Element Analysis Credits: 4
Finite Element Method (FEM) allows us to solve partial differential equations for stress analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow, electromagnetics, and other engineering problems. This course will discuss how to set up the FEM to achieve an approximate solution in a variety of problems. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ABAQUS/CAE will serve as the tool implementing FEM. We will discuss all required input parameters and boundary conditions to set up the strong and weak forms for solving the problems, and how to proceed with the pre- and post-processing steps in FEA.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 2012
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MEN 4810 - Special Topics Credits: 4
Lectures, reading, study and research on topics of importance in mechanical engineering. This course is tailored to the interest of the faculty and students and offered only on demand.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission.
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MEN 4820 - Directed Study Credits: 4
Qualified students may propose a course of individual study and work to be conducted under the direction of a member of the department.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission.
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MEN 4900 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1
The first step in becoming a registered Professional Engineer is to take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. This course provides a review of the exam for graduating seniors. Open to Mechanical Engineer seniors only.
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MEN 4910 - Design Project I Credits: 2
Real-life design projects emphasize problem definition, conceptualization, modeling, approximation techniques and optimization. Teamwork, communication, leadership and group discussions are encouraged. Student group and professional expert presentations bring awareness to diverse design issues and methodology, and professional engineering practice.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
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MEN 4920 - Design Project II Credits: 2
Real-life design projects emphasize problem definition, conceptualization, modeling, approximation techniques and optimization. Teamwork, communication, leadership and group discussions are encouraged. Student group and professional expert presentations bring awareness to diverse design issues and methodology, and professional engineering practice.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
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MEN 5010 - Advanced Mechanics/FEM Credits: 4
This course on the mechanics of solids covers the mathematical basis for stress analysis, models of material behavior, the finite element method and its application, and boundary and initial value problems involving deformable solids.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3020 .
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MEN 5012 - Instrumentation/Robotics Credits: 4
This course provides an introduction to the kinematics, statics, dynamics, and control issues involved in the instrumentation and design of robotic systems. Intended as an interdisciplinary course, students will interact with computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering majors to create and analyze a robotic system.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3014 .
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MEN 5016 - Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering Credits: 4
This course examines the mechanics behind human structure, motion, and performance. Basic concepts of human skeletal and muscle mechanics are presented in terms of the mechanics and kinetics of static and dynamics systems. Moral and ethical issues related to bioengineering, biomimicry, and biomedical device design are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): GEN2012
Corequisite(s): MEN3014
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MEN 5020 - Mechanical Behavior of Polymers Credits: 4
The relation between structure and the mechanical behavior of polymeric materials, including the application of fracture mechanics concepts to failure mechanisms such as wear, fatigue, and environmental degradation.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3020 .
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MEN 5030 - Energy Systems Credits: 4
This course provides an introduction to global energy concerns, fossil and nuclear fuels, energy consumption analysis, energy management and conservation techniques, renewable and alternative energy sources. In addition, the course covers traditional Rankin cycles from traditional power plants multi-stage absorption cycles and vapor compression cycles with pure and mixed working fluids.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3032 .
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MEN 5040 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics Credits: 4
This course covers the compressible flow including shock waves, boundary layers, separation, drag, and lift. Course also covers inviscid, irrotational flow, and boundary layer theory. Analytical and numerical solutions for flow over plates are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 3040 .
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MEN 5050 - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
An introduction to manufacturing processes for metals, polymers and reinforced plastics. Processes discussed include metal-casting, heat treatments, processing of powders, material removal processes, injection molding and rapid prototyping. Attention will also be given to material selection, product design, cost analysis and quality control.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3020 .
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MEN 5060 - Advanced Materials Credits: 4
An advanced course on the constitutive behavior of active materials including piezoelectric ceramics, magnetostrictive materials, and shape memory alloys. Governing equations for the thermodynamics of electromechanical interactions, constitutive relations, and strain displacement relations will be developed. Students will propose and complete a research project that extends the course material.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3020 and MEN 3032 .
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MGT 3308 - Quality Management Credits: 4
This course provides an overview of the importance of quality in a rapidly changing business environment. Quality management principles, methods and tools will be introduced and requirements for successful implementation of a quality management program will be identified.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2220 .
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MGT 3309 - Introduction to Management Science Credits: 4
This course provides coverage of the decision making process using quantitative information. The student’s power to logically model and analyze diverse decision making scenarios is combined with software-based solution procedures. Students learn the skills needed to apply decision models to various business problems. A variety of selected analytical approaches are explored including linear programming, waiting lines, and simulation.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2220
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MGT 3310 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 4
This course builds on the knowledge and skills developed through the Business Enterprise core courses. The course will focus on individual and group level organizational behavior within domestic and international contexts, with specific emphasis on leadership, power, communication, negotiation, organizational change and self-managed team processes. This course is designed to deepen students’ understanding of behavioral theories and provide them with opportunities to apply that learning to inter-personal, group, and organizational problems. This is an experiential course and it is recommended for students planning to apply to graduate school in business or related areas.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and at least Sophomore standing.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MGT 3320 - Employment Law and Labor Relations Credits: 4
This course will introduce students to the historical and cultural development of the legal, ethical and regulatory environment of modern business as it relates to the employment relationship. Topics will include common law rules governing the relationships of employer-employee, principal-agent and employer-independent contractor. An examination of important statutory rules shall include the Occupational Safety and Health Act, National Labor Relations Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act together with its progeny the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Equal Pay Act.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
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MGT 3325 - Ethics and Social Responsibility Credits: 4
Ethics and Social Responsibility provides students with opportunities to examine the meaning of business ethics and the social responsibility of business in light of the numerous high profile challenges that managers face in the current business environment. Varying ethical approaches will be applied to ethical leadership and the management of conflicting values confronting business leaders on a daily basis. The more global issue of balancing principles of good business with principles of ethical behavior in various cultures will be discussed. Students will participate in a significant service-learning project in this course.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and at least Sophomore standing.
Fulfills: E and X in LS Core
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MGT 3330 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 4
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the general framework of the legal environment in which twenty-first century business is expected to operate. The primary objective is to acquaint students with the many practical legal issues they should be cognizant of and are likely to encounter throughout their business careers. Class discussion will emphasize current court case decisions of the state and federal appellate courts and United States Supreme Court as appropriate. Students will appreciate how the law is integrated into the development of strategic business decisions. Primary course topics will be drawn from the following business law categories: (1) Government Regulation of Business and the Court System; (2) The Law of Contracts, Sales and an Introduction to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC); (3) The Law of Torts; Negligence, Strict Liability and Product Liability with some applications to Professional Responsibility; (4) The Law of Agency and Employment , and (5) Methods of Business Formation Including Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations and Special Business Forms.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and at least Sophomore standing.
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MGT 3350 - Sustainable Business Practices Credits: 4
The course provides students with an integrative approach to learning the theory and application of sustainable business practices. Students will gain awareness of current issues in business with regard to sustainable management. Students will learn various technical, organizational and operational aspects of sustainable business practices through active learning opportunities, case discussions, technical applications and external activities.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
Cross-Listed: ESS 3350
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MGT 3351 - Human Resource Management Credits: 4
This is a broad survey course providing a comprehensive overview of several human resource functions, including recruitment and selection, compensation, training, performance evaluation, labor and employee relations. Students will consider HRM topics as they relate to all employees with different roles and perspectives for supervisors and subordinates, and how these topics apply to creating strategic directions for an organization. Using an applied setting focus, instruction methods combine interactive lectures, experiential exercises, current events, case review, and external project analysis and presentation.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 .
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MGT 3352 - Healthcare Management Credits: 4
Healthcare Management provides students with an overview of how healthcare institutions are organized and governed, the role of the management staff, physicians, nurses, and other clinical and support staff in these organizations, and the management systems designed for their efficient and effective operation. Course participants will learn key principles and practices of health care organizations. This course is very broadly applicable to healthcare enterprises of every kind: public health organizations, physician practices and clinics, hospitals and health systems, agencies and service organizations, for-profit firms, and not-for-profit enterprises.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100
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MGT 3355 - Diversity in the Workplace Credits: 4
This course, which may include a service learning component, explores the workplace dynamics related to people’s similarities and differences in characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and physical and mental ability. Topics include perception and attribution, the social construction of identity, privilege, power relations, discrimination, prejudice, stereotypes, and approaches businesses and other organizations take to address issues of workplace diversity.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and at least Sophomore standing.
Fulfills: D in LS Core
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MGT 3357 - International Management Credits: 4
This course focuses on the basic elements that one must understand when doing business across borders. The primary purpose of the course is to create awareness of and sensitivity to the decisions confronting multinational business in order to prepare individuals to support companies’ moves from domestic to foreign environments. Students analyze the various external forces faced by geocentric leaders/managers. They examine operational issues and develop business strategies necessary for success in the global race for profitable growth. Lectures, class discussions, and case analyses help students to explore management and economic issues critical to the success of a geocentric employee/manager.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
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MGT 3360 - Advanced Human Resource Management Credits: 4
This course is designed to provide an advanced level of knowledge in the study of human resource management. Students will integrate the knowledge gained through previous coursework and experience and build on that conceptual foundation through class discussions, real-life case study, debates, and practical application. Covered topics include: training and development, needs assessment, learning and transfer of training, training program design, training evaluation, employee compensation, employee benefits, employer-sponsored retirement plans, employer-sponsored health insurance programs, disability insurance, life insurance, workers compensation, corporate & social responsibility, trends in human resource management, and expanding the domains of human resource competencies.
Prerequisite(s): MGT3351
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MGT 3370 - International Entrepreneurship Credits: 4
This course introduces students to the opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship and innovation from an international perspective. It focuses on what every entrepreneur or innovator needs to understand about today’s hypercompetitive global market. Students learn how to design a business to compete effectively in an international context and apply that learning to create new international ventures or social enterprises which they can enact in the future.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
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MGT 3375 - Doing Business in Emerging Markets Credits: 4
The primary purpose of the course is to generate understanding, awareness of, and sensitivity to the cross-cultural decisions and operational issues confronting multinational businesses as they enter emerging markets. Students explore the institutional development of emerging markets, how to locate and analyze opportunities there, create appropriate business and revenue models, and determine successful market entry strategies. This course also seeks to increase students’ awareness of and ability to think critically about differences related to race, gender, social class, ethnicity, economic status, nationality, religion, and inequality. Students will have the opportunity to put their learning into context and practice while traveling to and exploring the emerging market and culture of another country. In the process, students will develop the abilities to work, collaborate, and communicate effectively and responsibly in diverse groups and environments. Lectures, class discussions, case analyses, and a required internationally embedded experience (most often a couple of weeks in duration) in an industrialized emerging market help students to explore and understand the key differences between managing in developed and emerging markets. There will be additional fees for the trip component of the course. Details for specific trip offerings will be provided prior to the course registration period. As an example, the trip for Spring 2020 is to Thailand in May.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and at least sophomore standing. Students who have taken MGT 3357 International Management will be given preference. Maximum enrollment: 15 students.
Fulfills: X in LS Core.
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MGT 3381 - Global Supply Chain Management Credits: 4
This course focuses on the primary elements of a functional integrated global supply chain in for-profit and non-profit organizations. The primary purpose of the course is to explain and challenge students to understand the functions within a global supply chain, the interconnected nature of an integrated global supply chain, and the challenges faced by organizations to deliver perfect product into the hands of their consumers at the right time and at the right price point. Students analyze processes, organizational structure, talent, and systems required to fully effective. Lectures, class discussions, experiential activities, and case analyses help students to explore what it takes to drive an integrated global supply chain.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and BUS 2220
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MGT 4450 - Senior Seminar in Global Management Credits: 4
Formerly: INB 4450
This senior seminar is the capstone course in the Global Management concentration. It provides an opportunity for students to integrate and build upon the knowledge and understanding they have developed during their studies in that concentration. Students analyze current global issues from a variety of perspectives, and apply their knowldge of management, finance or economics, marketing, and international cultures to address those problems. Learning methods will include the extensive use of class discussions and debates, case studies, lectures, and research projects.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3357 and Senior standing in Global Management concentration or minor.
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MGT 4800 - Directed Study in Management Credits: 4
An independent study course for superior senior business students under the direction of a faculty member. The student must identify his/her intention to apply for this course in the semester prior to actual enrollment. Approval must be obtained from the department chair and the faculty member involved. This cannot be used to replace a reuired management elective unless department approval is received.
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MGT 4900 - Special Topics in Management Credits: 4
This course is designed to explore contemporary issues in Management. The specific topic varies each time the course is taught. Descriptions are available in the Lucey Center for Business Advising.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
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MKT 3300 - Marketing Strategy Credits: 4
This is the first course marketing concentrates take after the Principles of Marketing course. This course will include in-depth study and practical applications of key marketing concepts (i.e., marketing objectives, segmentation, targeting, positioning, customer lifetime value, competitive advantage, value proposition, product life cycle, and branding). Students will integrate their marketing knowledge with information about the environment to develop successful marketing strategies. Students tackle challenging marketing situations and cases, analyze data and information, engage in research, and develop recommendations. Students also present, write, and critique during the semester and work on developing these skills.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205 .
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MKT 3303 - Advertising and Promotion Credits: 4
The basic principles of advertising, direct marketing, sales promotion, public relations, publicity, and personal selling, as well as other forms of promotion are studied. The course will examine the factors affecting promotional decisions as well as the development of effective marketing communication strategies. Topics include establishment of objectives, identifying target audiences, budgeting, formulation, design and testing of message, media selection, and analysis of effectiveness in the context of an integrated marketing plan and ethical considerations. Students will have an opportunity to apply their analytical and creative skills by developing actual TV, radio, and print ads as well as write press releases using real world, practical, and contemporary communication case studies.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205 .
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MKT 3309 - Sales Management and Business Marketing Credits: 4
The course provides the student with broad exposures to all aspects of sales management including both formulation and implementation of the sales program. It addresses the broader issues of identifying the role of personal selling in the marketing mix as well as the more specific issues such as identifying customer needs and satisfying those needs through the sales of a product or service, including online sales. Emphasis is on the management of a sales force and the decision-making process relevant to the marketing of a product or service.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205 .
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MKT 3315 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 4
The purpose of the course is to discover and understand the factors that govern the success (or failure) of entrepreneurial ventures and careers. A variety of different perspectives are introduced for learning about the creation and evolution of entrepreneurial ventures in different environments. The course will emphasize special strategic and operating issues faced by entrepreneurs that include family, management, and ethical decision matters.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205 .
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MKT 3316 - Marketing of Services Credits: 4
The course examines the marketing methods and techniques used in the services sector, including professional services, health care, education, travel, financial and sports. Through readings and case study, the marketing accepts of the growing service industry are explored. Both non-profit and profit oriented organizations are examined.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205
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MKT 3318 - Retail Management Credits: 4
This course explores the changing character of the retail trade. It examines consumer buying behavior, store location techniques, buying and merchandising policies, pricing policies, and promotional activities of all types of retailers. Learning methods will include case studies, comprehensive research projects, extensive class discussions and site visits to malls and local retailers.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205 .
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MKT 3320 - Global Marketing Credits: 4
The course provides the student with exposure to global issues and concepts that are relevant to businesses. Topics include the dynamic and uncontrollable environment of global markets, assessing global market opportunities, and developing and implementing global marketing strategies. Students will have the opportunity to apply their research and analytical skills in the development of a marketing plan for a global product.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205 .
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MKT 3355 - Consumer Behavior Credits: 4
Marketers base their plans on assumptions about consumer behavior. This course will introduce consumer behavior concepts, theories, models, and research studies to help us understand consumers - why they buy and how they make decisions. We will learn how consumers make choices and judgments, form relationships with brands, perceive and learn information, are impacted by friends and others, form and change attitudes, are motivated to act, and are influenced by a variety of internal ( i.e. individual) and external (e.g. social) factors. Understanding consumer behavior helps companies compete more effectively, design better products for consumers, and ultimately grow their businesses.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205 .
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MKT 3400 - Social Media Marketing Credits: 4
Businesses are currently facing a fundamental change in the ways that consumers interact with brands and each other. Social media has connected consumers with family and friends while also giving them considerable power over marketers and brands. This course offers an overview of how marketing has changed due to the increasing prominence of social media as a digital marketing tool. The curriculum of this course is designed to equip students with the relevant knowledge, perspectives, and practical skills required to both develop and present an effective social media marketing strategy.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205
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MKT 4420 - Marketing Research Credits: 4
Marketing Research plays an important role in providing timely and objective information to marketing decision makers. The primary objectives of this course are to introduce students to the research process and to some of the basic tools and techniques used in marketing research. Students will develop practical knowledge in identifying marketing problem areas, formulating research designs, selecting sources of data, constructing questionnaires, sampling methods, processing quantitative analysis, and reporting information by completing an Institutional Research Board approved marketing research project.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2213 (and/or MTH 1110 or MTH 1111 ), and MKT 3300 and Junior or Senior standing.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MKT 4500 - Data Analytics Credits: 4
Leading-edge companies in every industry are using analytics to replace intuition and guesswork in their decision-making. As a result, managers are collecting and analyzing enormous data sets to discover new patterns and insights. In this course, students will learn to use data analytical tools (e.g. Excel, R, Tableau, Hubspot, Google Analytics), programming language R & SQL, and analytics methods to develop their analytical skills. Students will learn how to handle business data from the beginning to the end of a project (i.e. collect, clean, interpret, and present business data). Students will also collaborate in teams to develop soft skills associated with data analytics projects (e.g. brainstorming, Slack communication, face-to-face communication, data translation, data presentation). During the course, students will have the opportunity to participate in real-world industrial analytics projects.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205 and BUS 2213
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MKT 4800 - Directed Study in Marketing Credits: 4
An independent study course for superior senior students under the direction of a faculty member. Approval must be obtained from the department chair and the faculty member involved. This cannot be used to replace a required Marketing elective unless department approval is received.
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MKT 4900 - Special Topics in Marketing Credits: 4
This course is designed to explore contemporary issues in Marketing. The specific topic varies each time the course is taught. Descriptions are available in the Lucey Center for Business Advising.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 2205
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MKT 4980 - Marketing Seminar Credits: 4
A required capstone course for Marketing concentrates that integrates the total marketing effort by use of an experiential learning exercise in which students practice the design, implementation and control of global business strategies. Students participate in a sophisticated business simulation that is designed to capture the qualitative and quantitative dimensions of business decision-making within the context of an international business enterprise. Students essentially run an international start-up business for the semester. The problems and opportunities encountered require total immersion into the business enterprise as well as international relationships and economic trends. The course enables the student to apply what has been learned in other business courses.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3300 and Senior standing.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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