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BSAD 2099, 3099, 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Designed to meet special needs of business students. May be
repeated when topic varies.
BSAD 2302 Business Statistics (3-3-0)
Business uses of
statistical methods in decision-making including probability
and probability distributions, sampling, tests of significance,
quality control, and correlation and regression analysis.
Prerequisites: MATH 1310. Fall, Spring
BSAD 2304 Business Analytics (3-3-0) [#]
Study and
application of quantitative tools useful for decision-making in
business and economics, including optimization techniques,
time series and trend analysis, simulation and risk analysis,
decision analysis, and data mining.
Prerequisite: BSAD 2302.
Fall, Spring
BSAD 3302 Business Communication (3-3-0)
An advanced
perspective on business communication skills, both written
and oral. Written work includes the writing process, workplace
communications, reports, and employment communication.
Oral work includes both extemporaneous and impromptu
presentations. Writing intensive.
Spring
BSAD 3303 Business Law (3-3-0)
An introduction to the
legal environment of business: courts and procedures, torts,
contracts, warranties, product liability, and the Uniform
Commercial Code. Fall, Spring
BSAD 3341 Databases and Websites
(3-3-X) Students will
learn how to apply theories of database design to create and
use databases in more than one relational database
management system. Students will learn how to create and
manage websites using a content management system.
Students will also learn how to choose a web hosting
company, how to purchase a domain name, and how to
modify layouts. Work in Computer Lab required.
Fall
BSAD 3367 Management Information Systems (3-3-0)
Examines the use of information and communication
technologies (ICT) in organizational settings from the
perspective of the non-technical manager. Emphasizes the
business manager's role in developing and managing
information systems and the uses of ICT to create competitive
advantages. Topics include the acquisition, management, use
and control of information systems and their impact on
individuals, organizations and society. Fulfills technology
competency requirement for majors in business.
Prerequisite:
CSCI 1303 or BSAD 2302. Fall, Spring
BSAD 4100 Internship (1-X-X)
The student will gain
practical, degree-related experience by applying to an
employment situation the principles & procedures learned in
the classroom. Some internship situations may be non-paid.
Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory only..
Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 60
semester credits toward a business degree, and have the
approval of their advisor.
BSAD 4200 Internship (2-X-X)
The student will gain
practical, degree-related experience by applying to an
employment situation the principles & procedures learned in
the classroom. Some internship situations may be non-paid.
Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory only..
Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 60
semester credits toward a business degree, and have the
approval of their advisor.
BSAD 4300 Internship (3-X-X)
The student will gain
practical, degree-related experience by applying to an
employment situation the principles & procedures learned in
the classroom. Some internship situations may be non-paid.
Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory only..
Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 60
semester credits toward a business degree, and have the
approval of their advisor.
BSAD 4307 Job Search and Industry Analysis (3-3-0)
Research and analysis of industries and public companies
with a focus of those for which the student might like to work
upon graduation. Students will enhance critical thinking skills
through writing memoranda and business reports and
developing multiple presentations. Ancillary topics include
resume preparation and job applications, interviewing skills,
office politics, networking, and professional attire.
BSAD 4325 Business Ethics (3-3-0)
The BBA Capstone
course is a study of ethical principles and their application to
the business environment. Ethical issues in business, which
arise in its accounting, financial, managerial, and marketing
functions, include not only the duties and responsibilities of
the individuals and firms, but also general ethical issues
related to the role of business in society.
Prerequisites: Senior
standing, with the student having completed the business
core or concurrent enrollment in no more than one business
core course. Fall, Spring
BSAD 4352 Business Institutions in New York (3-0-X)
This
elective travel course is designed to acquaint students with
the most important business, financial, and regulatory
agencies in the financial capital of the United States. The
central element of the course is a one-week visit to New York.
Students will be expected to study a substantial set of reading
materials before the visit, and upon returning to write a
substantive paper based on their observations and study. The
visit will take place during May Term and all course
requirements must be completed by the end of the summer.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. May Term as needed
BSAD 4355 International Travel Course in Business (3-0-
X)
This elective course is designed to acquaint the student
with on-site understanding of how business is conducted in a
foreign country. Students will travel to and visit international
business firms and government organizations under the
supervision and direction of faculty. Students will be expected
to scrutinize a substantial set of reading materials before
travel occurs, and then develop a comprehensive paper
based on their observations and study of the country and
businesses that are visited. The country or countries under
consideration for this class will likely vary from year to year.
Elective credit for various functional disciplines within the
business curriculum is flexible and feasible. The visit will take
place during May Term and all course requirements must be
completed by the end of the summer.
Prerequisite: Instructor
approval. Summer as needed
CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
CHEM 1101 Essentials of Chemistry I Lab (1-0-3) [#]
Laboratory course providing an introduction to inorganic
chemistry emphasizing chemical reactions, solution
chemistry, gas laws and acid base chemistry.
Prerequisite:
Concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of CHEM
1301 is required. Fall
CHEM 1102 Essentials of Chemistry II Lab (1-0-3) [#]
Laboratory course providing an introduction to the principals
of organic and biochemistry. Topics covered will include an
introduction to organic chemistry, biologically important
molecules and metabolism.
Prerequisite: Concurrent
enrollment in or successful completion of CHEM 1302 is
required.
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I Lab (1-0-3) [#]
Laboratory
course for studying the principles of chemistry: atomic and
molecular structure, stoichiometry, reactions in solution, gas
laws and thermochemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1310 or
concurrent enrollment.
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry II Lab (1-0-3) [#]
Laboratory
course for studying of the properties of liquids, solids and
solutions, kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1311 or concurrent enrollment.
CHEM 1301 Essentials of Chemistry I (3-3-0) [#]
An
introduction to the principles of inorganic chemistry. Number
handling, solution chemistry, gas laws and acid/base
chemistry will be among the topics covered. This course may
not be used to satisfy the degree requirements of science
majors or minors. Fall
CHEM 1302 Essentials of Chemistry II (3-3-0) [#]
An
introduction to the principals of organic and biochemistry.
Topics covered will include an introduction to organic
chemistry, biologically important molecules and metabolism.
The course may not be used to satisfy the degree