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Course Descriptions

Courses below are listed alphabetically by prefix.  To narrow your search, use the Course Filter box.  Additionally, when searching courses by Code or Number, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance a Code search of 6* can be entered, returning all 6000-level courses.  Click on a course to read its description.  Click on the link again to close the description box.

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Biology
  

  • BIOL 5235 - Mammalogy

    Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology and life histories of the mammals. Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5242 - The Biology of Birds

    Overview of general avian biology, including taxonomy and anatomy, but concentrating on behavior, ecology and conservation of birds. Focus is on birds of the southeastern U.S.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3144 or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5242L - The Biology of Birds Lab

    Meets for one three-hour period per week. The laboratory and field portion of the Biology of Birds focus on field identification and inventory techniques, with an introduction to anatomy. Students will need binoculars.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5243 - Animal Behavior

    An ethological approach to how animals respond to their environment. Causation, development and adaptive significance of behavior in social systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Summer 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5244 - Conservation Biology

    Conservation values, extinction rates, genetic diversity, demography, habitat fragmentation, reserve management, ecological restoration.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5250 - Microbiology

    Morphology, physiology, pathogenicity, metabolism and ecology of micro-organisms.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5250L - Microbiology Laboratory

    One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 5250 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5251 - Immunology

    Cellular, molecular, and genetic basis for immunity; physical chemistry of antigens and antibodies and their interactions; defense mechanisms.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5251L - Immunology Laboratory

    One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 5251 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5253 - Marine Microbiology

    Bacteria, fungi and viruses of marine origin, and their response to the salt, temperature, pressure and nutrient environment of the ocean. Roles of marine microorganisms in public health, pollution and fouling. Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5254 - Epidemiology

    History and practices of epidemiology with emphasis on modes of transmission of clinically important infectious agents and the analysis of epidemiological data.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5255 - Bacterial Genetics

    Regulation of gene expression in bacterial systems. Bacteriophage genetics. DNA transfer in bacteria.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5256 - Pathogenic Bacteriology

    Cellular and molecular interactions of mammalian hosts with procaryotic parasites.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 5256L - Pathogenic Bacteriology Laboratory

    One laboratory period of three hours a week. (Fall BIOL 5257 - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism . (3) Bacterial cell growth and division, transport mechanisms, catabolism and energy production, biosynthesis of cellular components, global regulation of gene expression in response to the environment, and cell-cell communication between bacteria.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5257 - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism

    Bacterial cell growth and division, transport mechanisms, catabolism and energy production, biosynthesis of cellular components, global regulation of gene expression in response to the environment, and cell-cell communication between bacteria.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 5258 - Epidemics and Plagues

    A study of the history, modeling, epidemiology, environmental, and behavioral changes that contributed to the development of selected epidemics and plagues which have dramatically affected plants, agricultural animals, and humans.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. or Master’s in Biology program or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5259 - Advanced Virology

    Focus on molecular biology, evolution, and pathogenesis of clinically relevant human and animal viruses. Additional topics include: advances in virus-based gene therapy, vaccines and anticancer agents; viruses as potential bioterrorism threats; bacteriophages and plant viruses; unusual virus-likeagents.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166, BIOL 4199, or BIOL 4250 with a grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Second Summer 2019, Summer 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5259L - Advanced Virology Laboratory

    One laboratory period of three hours per week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 5259 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5260 - Population Genetics

    The genetics of qualitative and quantitative traits in populations, including an assessment of the factors affecting the extent and pattern of the genetic variation in these traits.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 5265 - Drugs: Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms

    A detailed focus on representative drugs and their target cells and organs to understand mechanisms of action at a molecular and cellular level. Drug discovery, approval, and economics are also discussed.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. or Master’s in Biology program or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5277 - Endocrinology

    Endocrine glands and their physiological roles in metabolism, growth and reproduction.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5279 - Neurobiology

    The molecular and cellular processes of neuronal function in the human central and peripheral nervous systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology graduate student or permission from instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5282 - Developmental Plant Anatomy

    Study of plant cells, tissues, organs and patterns of growth and differentiation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5282L - Developmental Plant Anatomy Laboratory

    One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 5282 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 5283 - Developmental Biology

    Developmental processes occurring chiefly during gametogenesis, fertilization, early embryogenesis, and organogenesis.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): BIOL 4283
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5283L - Developmental Biology Laboratory

    One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 5283 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5284 - Eukaryotic Microbiology

    The biology of free-living, parasitic, and pathogenic eukaryotic microorganisms with emphasis on systematics, cell physiology, ecology, and molecular biology of species contributing to global environmental cycles, animal and crop disease, death, and economic loss. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory period per week.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Admission to graduate Biology program or permission of instructor
    Cross-listed Course(s): BIOL 4284
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5292 - Advances in Immunology

    Current topics in immunology with particular emphasis upon the genetic systems and molecular mechanisms underlying immune reactions.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 5293 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    Comparative studies of the anatomy, physiology and functional adaptations of selected vertebrates with emphasis on evolutionary developments, especially in mammals. Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2111.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 6000 - Special Topics in Biology

    Courses in selected topics and advanced studies in biology. Lecture and laboratory hours will vary with the courses taught.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6010 - Special Topics in Microbiology

    Advanced courses in microbiology. Lecture and laboratory hours will vary with the courses taught.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 6101 - Hypothesis Testing

    Design and analysis of biological experiments and critical analysis of experimental design in pertinent biological literature.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the M.S. in Biology program or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6102 - Cell and Molecular Biology

    Structure of cellular components; the cell cycle; regulation of transcription, translation, and protein trafficking; cell membranes and transport; cell-cell communication, including signal transduction; extracellular matrix.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6103 - Immunology of Infection

    The interaction between the host immune system and microorganisms or viruses explored at the genetic and physiological levels with emphases on the process of infection; intracellular invasion and survival/replication; its modulation by resident microbiota and the host’s innate and adaptive immune responses; the utility of pathogenic agents for the exploration of host resistance and immunity. Thirty two-hour lectures.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 6102  and CHEM 6101 , or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6104 - Integrative Systems Physiology

    The functioning of an intact mammalian organism with an emphasis on human physiology. Traditional survey of organ systems’ functions, and problems of the response of cells within tissues to stress and their impact on organismal response. Thirty two-hour lectures.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 6101 , BIOL 6102 , BIOL 6103 , or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6140 - Evolutionary Biology

    Fundamental evolutionary forces of mutation, genetic drift, natural selection, and gene flow; mechanisms generating biological diversity in molecules, genomes, and populations; relationship of micro-evolutionary change and macro-evolutionary patterns.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the M.S. in Biology program or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6241 - Environmental Biology

    An overview of ecological principles as they apply to relationships and interactions between organisms and their environment, with investigation of current research topics and issues related to impacts of human activities on environmental processes.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the M.S. in Biology program or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6260 - Careers in Bioscience: Professional Development and Responsible Conduct

    Professional development for Master’s students. The focus is on teaching toward the Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) initiative and the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) directive. Hybrid course composed of class meetings and MOODLE tasks.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Admission to M.S. in Biology program or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6270 - Biological Pathways and Metabolism

    An overview of biological pathways and metabolism principles as they apply to cell biology, relationships and interactions between cell and/or organisms and their environment, with investigation of current research topics.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the M.S. in Biology program or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6273 - Advanced Human Physiology

    Advanced course in human physiology stressing the interaction between physiological systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to MSN program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6274 - Advanced Human Pathophysiology

    Advanced course in human pathophysiology stressing the loss of normal function interaction in physiological systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to MSN program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6366 - Advanced Protein Biotechnology

    The study of proteins is important in most modern molecular biology laboratories.  In this course, students learn the principles behind a range of commonly used molecular biology techniques and how to optimize them. Also included are state-of-the-art methodologies such as CRISPR-CAS9 and mass spectrometry.  By the end of the course, students are able to design and optimize complex protein-based experiments. All students interested in cell/molecular biology, biotechnology, and cancer biology are encouraged to participate.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 6270  or BIOL 8270  
    Cross-listed Course(s): BIOL 8366  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6400 - Internship Project

    An individualized mentored internship or project chosen and completed under the guidance of an industry or external partner.  The internship is part of the approved plan of study for experiential learning by registered graduate students.  Results from the internships are reported in an acceptable report. 

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to Biology graduate program.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with approval.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6600 - Seminar

    Topics of current emphasis in biology.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 2)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 6800 - Tutorial

    Directed study in areas of specialization in biology and related fields. Maximum credit toward degree: four hours.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory or IP basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 6900 - Research and Thesis

    Laboratory research for the thesis.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 8)
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress or Standard Letter Grade basis each term.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 6901 - Laboratory Research

    Directed laboratory research in areas of specialization in biology and related fields.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 2)
    Restriction(s): Maximum credit toward non-thesis Master’s degree = two hours.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8000 - Special Topics in Biology

    Courses in selected topics and advanced studies in biology. Lecture and laboratory hours vary with the courses taught.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8010 - Special Topics in Microbiology

    Advanced courses in microbiology. Lecture and laboratory hours vary with the courses taught.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic. May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8101 - Hypothesis Testing

    Design and analysis of biological experiments and critical analysis of experimental design in pertinent biological literature.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Biology program or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8102 - Cell and Molecular Biology

    Structure of cellular components; the cell cycle; regulation of transcription, translation, and protein trafficking; cell membranes and transport; cell-cell communication, including signal transduction; extracellular matrix.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to Ph.D. in Biology program or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8103 - Immunology of Infection

    The interaction between the host immune system and microorganisms or viruses explored at the genetic and physiological levels with emphases on the process of infection; intracellular invasion and survival/replication; its modulation by resident microbiota and the host’s innate and adaptive immune responses; the utility of pathogenic agents for the exploration of host resistance and immunity. Thirty two-hour lectures.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 8101  and CHEM 8101 , or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8104 - Integrative Systems Physiology

    The functioning of an intact mammalian organism with an emphasis on human physiology. Traditional survey of organ systems’ functions, and problems of the response of cells within tissues to stress and their impact on organismal response.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 8102 , BIOL 8103 , CHEM 8101 , or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8140 - Evolutionary Biology

    Fundamental evolutionary forces of mutation, genetic drift, natural selection, and gene flow; mechanisms generating biological diversity in molecules, genomes, and populations; relationship of micro-evolutionary change and macroevolutionary patterns.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Biology program or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8200 - Interdisciplinary Colloquium

    Discussion and analysis of topics of current emphasis in biomedicine and biotechnology.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Biology program.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8201 - Seminar

    Formal student presentations of current literature topics.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biology program.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8241 - Environmental Biology

    An overview of ecological principles as they apply to relationships and interactions between organisms and their environment, with investigation of current research topics and issues related to impacts of human activities on environmental processes.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Biology program or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8260 - Careers in Bioscience: Professional Development and Responsible Conduct

    The focus is on teaching toward the Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) initiative and the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) directive. Hybrid course composed of class meetings and MOODLE tasks.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Biology program or permission of department. Professional development for Ph.D. students and post-doctoral fellows.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8270 - Biological Pathways and Metabolism

    An overview of biological pathways and metabolism principles as they apply to cell biology, relationships and interactions between cell and/or organisms and their environment, with investigation of current research topics.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to Ph.D. in Biology program or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8366 - Advanced Protein Biotechnology

    The study of proteins is important in most modern molecular biology laboratories.  In this course, students learn the principles behind a range of commonly used molecular biology techniques and how to optimize them. Also included are state-of-the-art methodologies such as CRISPR-CAS9 and mass spectrometry.  By the end of the course, students are able to design and optimize complex protein-based experiments. All students interested in cell/molecular biology, biotechnology, and cancer biology are encouraged to participate.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 6270  or BIOL 8270  
    Cross-listed Course(s): BIOL 6366  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8800 - Laboratory Rotations

    Directed study in an area of specialization.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Biology program.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


    Schedule of Classes
  

  • BIOL 8999 - Doctoral Dissertation Research

    Individual investigation that culminates in the preparation and presentation of a doctoral dissertation.

    Credit Hours: (0 to 9)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Biology program.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress basis each term.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Business Administration
  

  • BDBA 8100 - Introduction to Experimental Design and Measurement

    Overview of quasi-experimental design, qualitative techniques, basic statistics, and methodological skills necessary to carry out applied research in the fields of management, marketing, operations management and information systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8110 - Organizational Theories and Systems

    Review of a broad range of organizational theory and topics in the fields of management, marketing, operations management and information systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8120 - Professional Issues I

    Introduction to the principles of scholarly research for both academic and industry settings, including ethics and research integrity, navigating scholarly literature, focusing on research and teaching excellence.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8130 - Introduction to Business Theory

    Review of fundamental theories and research in the fields of strategic management, marketing, operations management, and information systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8140 - Advanced Business Theory

    Review of micro- and meso-theories and research developed in the fields of management, marketing, operations management and information systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8150 - Business Statistics and Data Analysis

    Development of basic skills to conduct quantitative and qualitative research in the chosen area of study within the fields of management, marketing, operations management and information systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8200 - Research Methods I

    Development and application of advanced research skills.  Both advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods are discussed.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8210 - Current Topics Research Seminar

    Review of current topics in the fields of management, marketing, operations management and information systems and development of research skills in the respective focus areas.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8220 - Professional Issues II

    Consideration of advanced topics in the conduct and application of scholarly research within both academic and industry settings.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8230 - Research Methods II

    Development and application of advanced research skills necessary for successfully defending a dissertation proposal, building on Research Methods I. Both advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods are discussed.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8240 - Focused Research Seminar

    Review of current topics identified by the students in the program to support the development of dissertation idea.  Topics include: the fields of management, marketing, operations management, and information systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8350 - Dissertation Proposal Development

    In-depth discussion of papers and development of research models and approaches in preparation of dissertation work.  Collaboration with the intended dissertation chair is desired.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BDBA 8999 - Doctoral Dissertation Research

    Each student initiates and conducts an individual investigation culminating in the preparation and presentation of a doctoral dissertation.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 9)
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress basis each term.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BPHD 8100 - Microeconomic Theory I

    Theories of the firm, of the consumer, and of resource owners; determination of prices under different market structures; general equilibrium analysis and welfare economics.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to Ph.D. in Business Administration or permission of Instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BPHD 8110 - Microeconomic Theory II

    Study of game theory, its applications in microeconomic theory and finance, and topics on market equilibrium and market failure. The topics cover simultaneous-move games, dynamic games, analysis of competitive markets, market power, adverse selection and the principal-agent problem.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BPHD 8100 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BPHD 8120 - Econometrics I

    Advanced study of the theory and application of statistics to economic problems.Topics include: the derivation of least squares estimators, maximum likelihood estimation, and problems of multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, and autocorrelation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Business Administration or permission of Instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BPHD 8130 - Econometrics II

    Advanced course in cross-section and panel data methods. Focus on underlying assumptions regarding the population, specification, estimation, and testing of microeconometric models. Students become acquainted with a variety of extensions of conventional linear models for cross-sectional and panel data, including panel data models, instrumental variables models, simultaneous equations models, and qualitative response models.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BPHD 8120 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BPHD 8140 - Econometrics III

    Advanced study of the econometric methods applicable to financial economic modeling. Examines the predictability of stock market returns, the event study methodology, single factor and multifactor models, basic principles of portfolio theory and portfolio evaluation. The course also covers topics on volatility modeling and fixed-income securities.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BPHD 8130 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BPHD 8200 - Financial Economic Theory I

    Examines the main themes of financial economics using discrete-time models. Topics include: mean variance analysis, risk management principle, capital asset pricing model (CAPM), linear factor model, the arbitrage pricing theory, market completes, consumption-based CAPM, multi-period consumption and portfolio choice, market equilibrium, and contingent claim pricing.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to Ph.D. in Business Administration program or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BPHD 8210 - Investments and Portfolio Theory

    Detailed introduction to modern investment and portfolio theory, including asset pricing. Covers standard and non-standard CAPM analysis, APT, stochastic dominance, efficient frontier analysis, optimal portfolio selection, fixed income and bond portfolios, options, futures pricing and evaluation of portfolio performance. The goal of the course is to provide a solid foundation in investments for students who will take further advanced courses in asset pricing.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BPHD 8200 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BPHD 8220 - Financial Economic Theory II

    The course begins with discrete-time models, and then moves to a continuous-time setting. Topics include: arbitrage, stochastic discount factors, beta pricing models, factor models, dynamic programming, derivative securities and models of the term structure of interest rates.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BPHD 8210 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BPHD 8230 - Theory of Corporate Finance

    Introduction to asset pricing and portfolio choice theory. Examines the theory and evidence concerning major corporate financial policy issues including capital structure, payout policy, security design and issuance, capital budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, agency theory and financial contracting, and the market for corporate control.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BPHD 8200 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021


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  • BPHD 8240 - Derivatives

    Theory and practice of financial derivatives markets including forwards, futures, options and interest rate markets. Topics include: the economics of derivatives markets, pricing models for instruments in these markets, strategies for hedging and speculation, as well as regulatory and governance issues. Special attention is placed on the development of pricing models and advanced analytic techniques.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BPHD 8200 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021


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  • BPHD 8650 - Advanced Seminar in Finance

    Advanced topics in Finance. Topics will vary.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of Instructor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change in topic.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BPHD 8999 - Doctoral Dissertation Research

    Each student initiates and conducts an individual investigation culminating in the preparation and presentation of a doctoral dissertation.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 9)
    Restriction(s): Admission to Candidacy for the Ph.D. in Business Administration.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress basis each term.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2018, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018


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  • MBAD 5110 - Foundation of Economics

    Focuses on topics related to the scope and methodology of economics as a social science, the analysis of markets, the development of market structure, the characteristics of market failure, problems of economic concentration, the measurement of national income, the theory of national income determination, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics and the theory of income distribution.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Enrollment in MBA or Graduate Certificate program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MBAD 5121 - Business Information Systems

    Examination of how information systems are developed and used in organizations, how information resources are managed, and the potential strategic and competitive impact information systems have in domestic and global business environments.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Enrollment in MBA or Graduate Certificate program, and basic computer knowledge and skills. 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MBAD 5131 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting and Financial Management

    Accelerated and in-depth study of conceptual foundations and applications of financial accounting and financial management with emphasis on building accounting and finance information bases for external decision making. (Accounting and finance preparation to enter the MBA. May not be taken for credit toward any undergraduate degree within the Belk College of Business or used as equivalent credit for ACCT 2121-2122).

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Enrollment in MBA or Graduate Certificate program. 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MBAD 5141 - Business Statistics and Quantitative Analysis

    Designed to bring MBA students up to an acceptable level of analytical capability in the areas of probability theory, business statistics, basic linear mathematics (algebra and matrix algebra) and basic differential and integral calculus.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Enrollment in MBA or Graduate Certificate program. 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MBAD 5158 - Student Managed Investment Fund I

    Management of an actual portfolio consisting of a portion of the University’s Endowment Fund.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MBAD 5159 , FINN 3120 or MBAD 6152 , FINN 3222 or FINN 6153 /MBAD 6153 , and permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): FINN 5158 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021


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  • MBAD 5159 - Student Managed Investment Fund II

    Management of an actual portfolio consisting of a portion of the University’s Endowment Fund.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MBAD 5158 , FINN 3120 or MBAD 6152 , FINN 3222 or FINN 6153 /MBAD 6153 , and permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): FINN 5159 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021


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  • MBAD 5191 - Legal Environment in Business

    Legal environment in which business operates today; Legal, social, and ethical considerations of managers within the framework of federal and state regulatory laws; role and function of federal regulatory agencies and their impact on business activities.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Enrollment in MBA program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MBAD 5300 - Entrepreneurial Decisions

    Examines the important decisions that entrepreneurs make in forming new ventures, from founding a venture as an individual versus a team, to growth: how much and how fast, to self-financing versus debt versus equity, to rules: playing by them versus setting them.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): MGMT 4300
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Spring 2021


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  • MBAD 6028 - Topics in Business Information Systems

    Selected topics in information systems. Topics include: information resource management, database management systems, management support systems, information systems in the financial and banking industry, information systems in manufacturing, information systems in health care, and EDP auditing.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MBAD 5121  or equivalent.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of MBA Program Director.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MBAD 6058 - Special Topics in Financial Services

    Each year, the subject matter of this course deals with a different specialized and contemporary topic of interest to students who are preparing for management careers in the financial services industry. Topics are chosen and covered in a way that builds on and supplements the topics covered in other courses in the Financial Institutions/Commercial Banking concentration. Emphasis is placed on the managerial implications of the subject matter as well as the impact on the financial system.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MBAD 6152 .
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic one time.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MBAD 6100 - Leadership and the Business Environment

    Designed to be taken in the first semester by an admitted MBA student as an introduction to Leadership, the Business Environment, and the MBA Program as a whole.  Students entering the program during Summer take the course in the Fall semester.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021


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  • MBAD 6101 - Ethical Leadership

    Examination of the roles of organizational values, culture, leadership, and governance in the avoidance of misconduct and in the development and maintenance of ethical organizations.  Emphasis is placed on individual ethical decision-making challenges in organizations and on the development of ethical leadership skills.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Enrollment in the MBA Program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021


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  • MBAD 6111 - Macroeconomics and Business Forecasting

    Advanced studies of the interrelations of markets in national and international economies; mechanisms of monetary policy and interest rate effects, foreign exchange rates and inflation; relations between national saving, fiscal policy, foreign debt and investment; short-run and long-run effects of economic policy; tax policy, government spending and economic growth; types of economic forecasts; value and limits of forecasts.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MBAD 5110  and MBAD 5141 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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