May 11, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Information


Catalog Course Definitions 

Core – Course is approved for specific core curriculum (i.e. arts and sciences curriculum; quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills)

Cross-Listed – Class that is offered along with another class that has the same topic, title, and course content. Max Hours displayed for each cross-listed class is the total number of hours allowed for all courses completed within a particular cross-listed group. See below for more information on Max Hours.

Gt - Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer as part of the gtPathways program. 

Max Hours (in Course Description) – Total number of applicable credit hours that count toward a student’s degree for a particular course or cross-listed group.

Requisite

  • Prerequisite – Specific course completed or “in progress” (i.e. ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1020 with C- or higher)
  • Corequisite – Specific course taken at the same time (i.e. BIOL 2071 taken same time as BIOL 2051)
  • Restriction – Restricted to a specific population (i.e. Restricted to MUSC majors or junior standing, etc.)

Course Number Definitions:

  • 1000 - 4999 Undergraduate Level
  • 5000 - 9999 Graduate Level
 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 4974 - Advanced Evolution


    A capstone course that draws upon concepts from all fields of biology. Topics include the fossil record, mass extinctions, the historical development of the modern synthesis, principles and mechanisms of evolution, current viewpoints and controversies. Prereq: BIOL 3445 and 3832 with a C- or higher. Cross-listed with BIOL 5974. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 4990 - Undergraduate Research Seminar


    Introduces research in the biological sciences. Students read current scientific literature, attend related seminars and participate in discussions. This course offers students a chance to interact with visiting scientists, who will present state-of-the-field biological research in a seminar setting. Prereq: Senior standing, satisfactory completion of all biology core courses, overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and permission of instructor. Cross-listed with BIOL 6655. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • BIOL 5024 - Introduction to Biotechnology


    Introduces aspects of biotechnology within a historical context, including medical, forensic, agricultural and microbial biotechnology. Addresses principles behind state-of-the-field techniques in recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics, proteomics and genomics. Biotechnology regulations and ethics will also be discussed. Restriction: Restricted to degree granting graduate programs on the downtown campus as well as the School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical campus. Cross-listed with BIOL 4024. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5050 - Advanced Biology Topics


    Examines current topics in the field of biology. Topics vary from term to term. See Schedule Planner for current topics. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4050. Repeatable. Max Hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
  
  • BIOL 5052 - Advanced Ecology


    This combination seminar and lecture course focuses on state-of-field knowledge, current theories and recent models in selected areas of ecology, such as theoretical ecology, evolutionary ecology, population biology and ecosystems ecology. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4052. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5053 - Disease Ecology


    The study of the underlying principles that influence the spatio-temporal patterns of infectious disease in environments. Students will apply ecological theories about concepts such as biodiversity, trophic interactions, landscape structure, and nutrient cycling to the study of disease. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4053. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5055 - Virology


    This is an upper level undergraduate/graduate class providing an in-depth study of the history of virology, different types of viruses, viral disease, research to combat viral infections, and different uses of viruses in biotechnology. Note: Students will not earn credit for this course if they have already earned credit for BIOL 4051 or BIOL 5051.Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4055. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5064 - Cell Biology of Disease


    Builds on the foundations laid in the prerequisite courses. How alterations in membrane transport, autophagy, mitochondria, lysosomes, cilia, unfolded protein response and autophagy lead to major human diseases. A major emphasis is the control and integration of cellular activities. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4064. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5068 - The Cell Cycle


    Provides an in-depth study of the molecular regulation of the eukaryotic cell cycle.  Includes mitosis, meiosis, developmental cell cycles, cell cycle checkpoints and cell cycle defects in cancer. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed w/BIOL 4068. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5074 - Human Reproductive Biology


    Comprehensive study of anatomy and physiology of human reproduction. Embryogenesis of male and female reproductive systems and detailed analysis of contraception, world population growth, population control and implications of population growth are also covered. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4074. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5125 - Molecular Biology Lab


    Provides hands-on experiences in molecular biology and an appreciation for using the tools of molecular biology to study biological systems. Emphasis is placed on DNA cloning, PCR, mRNA and protein detection in the context of gene editing. Experimental design and the theories underlying the techniques are also discussed. Restriction: Restricted to degree granting graduate programs on the downtown campus as well as the School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical campus. Cross-listed with BIOL 4125. Term offered: spring. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5126 - Molecular Genetics


    Examines molecular techniques and their application to experimental genetics, specifically organization and mapping of genomes, application and model systems in defining hereditary components of disease, and mechanisms of identifying mutations and their implications for disease. Also addresses application of recombinant DNA technology. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4126. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5134 - Human Genetics


    Advanced survey of the current status of the field. Emphasis on understanding, diagnosis and treatment of genetic disease and on the impact of molecular biology on human genetics. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4134. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5144 - Medical Microbiology


    Provides an understanding of the relationship between pathogenic organisms and their host. Emphasis is placed on the area of medical bacteriology, with attention given to mechanisms of pathogenesis, genetics of disease, serology and treatment. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4144. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5154 - Conservation Biology


    Basic concepts and theories in population biology and genetics as they apply to issues relating to the preservation of biodiversity, such as the genetics of small populations, captive propagation, restoration ecology and the design of nature reserves. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4154. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5165 - Neurobiology


    Overview of neuroscience, covering the cellular basis of neuronal activity, muscle, sensory structures and the structure and function of the human brain. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4165. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5225 - Genomics and Bioinformatics


    Explores how genome-wide data are collected and analyzed. Example applications include human disease, microbial evolution, ecological genomics, and parasite drug resistance. Students implement projects based on real DNA sequencing data. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4225. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5250 - Mechanisms of Animal Behavior


    The proximate and ultimate mechanisms of animal behavior are analyzed using comparative animal examples from the scientific literature. Proximate mechanisms include genetic and physiological processes. Ultimate mechanisms include the role of natural and sexual selection in the evolution of behavior. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4250. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5335 - Plant Science


    Lecture, lab and field trips. An in-depth study of flowering plants, including embryology, structure, function, reproduction, ecology and evolution of the group. Emphasis is placed upon morphology and anatomy at all stages of plant development. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4335. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • BIOL 5345 - Flora of Colorado


    Lecture, lab and field trips. Introduces the vascular plant flora of Colorado, including ferns, gymnosperms and flowering plants. Emphasis on field identification of species representing a range of natural communities from grassland to alpine tundra, as well as non-natives. Field and herbarium techniques covered. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4345. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • BIOL 5415 - Microbial Ecology


    An in-depth study of ecology as it relates to microorganisms; abiotic and biotic interactions within microbial populations in macro- and microhabitats; and the role of microorganisms in maintaining steady state conditions in natural ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on how the ecology of microorganisms affects the human condition. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4415. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5416 - Aquatic Ecology


    This advanced ecology course examines the inter-relations of biological (including humans), physical and chemical components of wetlands, streams, rivers, lakes, reservoirs and groundwater. Learning is facilitated through lectures, discussions, student presentations, laboratory and field exercises. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4416. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5425 - Biogeography


    An in-depth study of biological populations through analysis of geographic distribution patterns in space and time. Emphasis on how biogeography informs studies of evolution and ecology and on applied studies in conservation, sustainability, epidemiology, and disease dynamics. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4425. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5430 - Introduction to Spacial Ecology


    Focuses on patterns of life and ecological interactions in space. Emphasis on drivers of patterns, practical application of spatial ecology software, programming, and introductory spatial statistics on the quantification of patterns. Main topics: Scale and scaling, pattern development, detecting and characterizing patterns, temporal dynamics, and implications of spatial structure to conservation biology, resilience, and ecosystem functioning. Cross-listed with BIOL 4430. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5450 - Marine Biology


    Looks at the fascinating organisms that inhabit the oceans, which represent 99% of the living space of earth. While the focus is on the ecology of marine organisms, taxonomy, physiology and anatomy are also covered. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4450. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5455 - Comparative Environmental Physiology


    This advanced physiology course explores the physiological evolutionary adaptations of different animals in the context of their environment. Content includes exploration of maintenance of homeostasisvia feedback regulation, structure-function relationships, cellular physiology, and the study of organ systems including the nervous, endocrine, respiratory, reproductive and cardiovascular systems. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4455. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5460 - Environmental Toxicology


    Text and literature-based course provides students with background knowledge concerning environmental toxins, the nature and extent of environmental contamination, and toxicant effects on individual organisms and populations. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4460. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5464 - Exercise Physiology


    This course addresses the dynamic physiological changes associated with exercise. Where human physiology addresses physiological processes at rest, this course explores how the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous and endocrine systems support increased energy transfer as skeletal muscle becomes more active. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4464. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5474 - Ecological Methods


    Lecture, laboratory. Deals with the empirical aspects of an ecological study. Students learn sampling techniques that are used in plant and animal ecology. Emphasis is placed on hypothesis testing, data analysis and experimental field designs. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4474. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • BIOL 5494 - Population and Evolutionary Genetics


    Introduces the genetic processes underlying evolutionary change in microbial, plant and animal populations. Topics include: sources of variation, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, population genetic structure, natural selection and other evolutionary forces, quantitative genetics and molecular phylogenetics. Emphasis on experimental data. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4494. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5550 - Cell Signaling


    Lecture by faculty and student presentations cover mechanism of hormones and regulation of various cellular processes through second messenger systems. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4550. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5634 - Biology of Cancer


    Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. This course offers an overview of recent research into the causes, treatments and possible prevention of cancer. Includes a detailed look at the mechanisms of action of various oncogenes. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4634. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5640 - Mammalogy


    Lecture, laboratory, and required field trips. This course provides a general overview of the biology of mammals, including their diversity, distribution, economic importance, and other characteristics that make them of special interest to humans. Coverage will be worldwide, with special emphasis placed on the mammals of Colorado. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4640. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • BIOL 5644 - Advanced Human Anatomy Laboratory


    Advanced laboratory course in human anatomy. In-depth look at the structural aspects of the human body, emphasizing function. Models, microscope slides, and visual media will supplement cadaver-based dissections. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4644. Term offered: fall, spring. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • BIOL 5815 - Structural Biology of Neurodegenerative Diseases


    Advanced course in Biochemistry/Biophysics. Principles of Protein Folding, Structure-Function Relationship, and spectroscopic techniques related to characterization of these processes as applied to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with CHEM 4815, BIOL 4815, and BIOL 4815. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5825 - Biochemistry of Metabolic Disease


    Advanced course in biochemistry. An expanded study of selected topics in metabolism and how they relate to diseases, including inflammation, diabetes, obesity, and rare genetic disorders. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with CHEM 4825, CHEM 5825, and BIOL 4825. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5835 - Biochemistry of Gene Regulation and Cancer


    Explores the biochemical and molecular aspects of cancer biology. Topics include DNA mutations and repair, gene regulation, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, stem cells and differentiation, and cancer drug development. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs Cross-listed with CHEM 4835, CHEM 5835, and BIOL 4835. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5840 - Independent Study: BIOL


    Note: Registration by special processing form only. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Repeatable. Max Hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • BIOL 5939 - Internship


    Designed experience involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Repeatable. Max Hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • BIOL 5974 - Advanced Evolution


    A capstone course that draws upon concepts from all fields of biology. Topics include the fossil record mass extinctions, the historical development of the modern synthesis, principles and mechanisms of evolution, current viewpoints and controversies. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4974. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 6002 - Biology Skills Sets - Pedagogy


    The purpose is to introduce sound practice in teaching and innovation in pedagogy. Topics covered will include assessment techniques, creation of learning goals, and research methods in biological education. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Term offered: fall. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • BIOL 6655 - Seminar


    Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4990. Term offered: fall, spring. Repeatable. Max Hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • BIOL 6705 - Biological Research Workshop


    For graduate and advanced undergraduate students who are directly engaged in original research. Provides introduction to the discovery dissemination and peer review process associated with writing research proposals, manuscripts, and grants, as well as poster and oral presentations. Students will workshop each other’s original research. Graduate students enroll in 6705; research-active undergraduates enroll in 5705. Cross-listed with BIOL 5705. Prereq: Students involved in original research and permission of instructor. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Term offered: fall, spring. Repeatable. Max Hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • BIOL 6764 - Biological Data Analysis


    Addresses quantitative aspects of research design, data collection and analysis in the biological sciences. Emphasizes relationships among probability theory, estimation, testing, inference, and interpretation. Includes intensive computer lab using the statistical programming software R to demonstrate both traditional analytical and contemporary simulation based (permutation, bootstrap, and Bayesian) approaches for inference in biology. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • BIOL 6880 - Directed Research


    Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Repeatable. Max Hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • BIOL 6950 - Master’s Thesis


    Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Repeatable. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
  
  • BIOL 7010 - Integrative and Systems Biology


    Addresses current research problems in integrative biology and system biology by surveying the peer-reviewed literature. Particular attention will be paid to research topics that integrate multiple levels of biological organization and that investigate how properties of systems emerge from interactions of sub-units. Note: New students in the Integrative and Systems Biology PhD program will enroll in this course during their first year. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 7050 - Special Topics


    Readings in current biology topics. Specific topics vary and may be proposed by groups of graduate students who identify a suitable faculty instructor or by a faculty member who identifies a need for advanced study in a specialized topic of biology. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Repeatable. Max Hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • BIOL 7650 - Research in Integrative and Systems Biology


    Designed to allow doctoral students to conduct research for course credit prior to advancement to candidacy. Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Prereq: Ph.D. student and permission of instructor. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Repeatable. Max Hours: 10 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 10
  
  • BIOL 7920 - Directed Reading/Grant Writing


    Allows students to examine current literature related to their specialty area of biological research and to work in collaboration with a research mentor to develop a grant-based dissertation proposal in preparation for the comprehensive review examination. Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Prereq: Students must be in the Integrative and Systems Biology PhD program and have permission from the instructor. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Repeatable. Max Hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BIOL 8990 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Designed to allow doctoral students to conduct research for course credit prior to advancement to candidacy. Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Prereq: Students must be in the Integrative and Systems Biology PhD program and have permission from the instructor. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Repeatable. Max hours: 60 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 10

Bus Minor for non-bus majors

  
  • BMIN 1000 - Introduction to Business


    The business and economic landscape is introduced illustrating the challenges and opportunities in today’s business environment. A foundation in traditional business disciplines is introduced including the principles and terminology employed in Marketing, Management, Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Economics. This course is cross-listed with MGMT 1000. Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course. Note: Students seeking a Minor in Business Fundamentals are encouraged to enroll in BMIN 1000 as their first course. However, BMIN 1000 may be taken as a co-requisite with BMIN 3001, 3002 or 3003 or ENTP 3000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BMIN 1010 - Introduction to Business – Career Planning


    Students will explore their best career choices based on assessments and their personality type. They will learn what strengths they bring to a team and to their individual management style utilizing the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments. Topics covered include: career exploration, career and internship planning, personality styles and strengths, working with executives, corporate culture overview, business trends and news, and analysis of Fortune 100 companies. Supplemental topics include: resume writing, effective interviewing, time management, business writing and hiring trends. Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BMIN 3001 - Fundamentals of Management and Marketing


    Comprised of two modules focusing on essential concepts of Management and Marketing: 1) Management: Including organizational behavior concepts, leadership, management skills and methods and team dynamics 2) Marketing: Students will develop a new product marketing plan including, industry and market research, market segmentation, marketing mix planning and implementation strategies. Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course. Co-req: BMIN 1000 or MGMT 1000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BMIN 3002 - Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance


    Comprised of two modules focusing on essential concepts of 1) Accounting: including the use of information in financial reports and in making business decisions, and 2) Finance: including financial markets, capital structure, time-value of money, valuation and capital budgeting. Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course. Co-req: BMIN 1000 or MGMT 1000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BMIN 3004 - Principles of Strategic Management


    Students will examine the critical issues related to running sustainable businesses. Using the strategic management model as a framework, the course focuses primarily on developing and implementing corporate strategy. Topics covered include mission, vision and values; corporate social responsibility; competitive analysis; leveraging core competencies; developing a business model, and creating value. Supplemental topics include how to create competitive advantage through innovation, choosing an appropriate legal business entity, and managing risk. This is a capstone course and synthesizes key concepts from other Cohort Business Minor courses including entrepreneurship, accounting & finance, management, and marketing. Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course. Prereq: BMIN 3001, BMIN 3002, Junior-Level Standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3

Business

  
  • BUSN 1110 - Intro to Investment Services Careers


    Open to all majors! Provides a comprehensive overview of careers in the Investment Services industry. Emphasis will be on interactions with industry professionals to provide hands-on knowledge and opportunities for in-depth discussion.Students are required to participate in a site visit to an investment services company during the course. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • BUSN 1200 - Career and Professional Development


    This first year course develops a student’s professional skills, providing knowledge on key factors for early and long-term career success. Through applied learning and career-oriented experiences, the course covers: career and major exploration, student resources, resume writing, interview skills, business communications, professional etiquette, emotional intelligence, time management, ethical behavior, and workplace expectations. Students will have opportunities to develop their own professional network with business leaders as new members of the Business School. Restriction: Restricted to freshman level Business School majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 5939 - Internship


    Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Repeatable. Max Hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6520 - Leading Individuals and Teams


    Students learn the strengths and weaknesses of their management style and how to work effectively with individual differences. Students also learn how to form teams around purpose/task, diagnose problems and identify and implement solutions by utilizing leadership skills such as setting goals, processes and measures, interpersonal communication, motivation and conflict management. Students develop an understanding of the effect of the organizational and social context on the behavior of individuals and teams. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6521 - Leading Individuals and Teams


    Students learn the strengths and weaknesses of their management style and how to work effectively with individual differences. Students also learn how to form teams around purpose/task, diagnose problems and identify and implement solutions by utilizing leadership skills such as setting goals, processes and measures, interpersonal communication, motivation and conflict management. Students develop an understanding of the effect of the organizational and social context on the behavior of individuals and teams. The emphasis is on health care issues and is intended for health care students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6530 - Data Analytics for Managers


    Provides an overview of techniques for data analysis, including multiple regression, sampling theory and applications of probabilistic inference from sample data. The emphasis is upon the applications of these techniques to management problems. Students are required to analyze data sets, present their analyses in written or oral form and defend their conclusions. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6540 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business


    Students develop a working knowledge of legal and ethical parameters for business decision making. The course addresses the legal system and mechanisms for resolving disputes. Topics include constitutional law, torts, product liability, contracts, property law, consumer protection, intellectual property, business entities and employment law. It stresses the influence of legal issues on organizational decision making. Note: Students can substitute ENTP 6822 but credit cannot be received for both. Health Administration students must take BUSN 6541. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6541 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (Health Section)


    Students develop a working knowledge of legal and ethical parameters for business decision making. Addresses the legal system and mechanisms for resolving disputes. Topics include business entities, torts, contracts, employment relationships, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. It stresses the influence of legal issues on organization and decision making. The emphasis is on health care issues and is intended for health care students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6550 - Analyzing and Interpreting Accounting Information


    Emphasizes the use of accounting statements and data in making business decisions. External financial accounting information and concepts are used for investment and credit decisions. Internal managerial accounting information and concepts are used for product costing, cost analysis and management control. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6560 - Marketing Dynamics in the 21st Century


    This course focuses on the art, science, and practice of managing dynamic market environments and making decisions about alternative marketing strategies. Students use analytical frameworks to inform decision-making about the many specific aspects of marketing: e.g., value proposition, target markets, positioning, products, channels of distribution, pricing, communication, and service. Participants learn how to integrate these elements into a Marketing Plan. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6561 - Marketing Management (Health Section)


    Focuses on the formulation and implementation of a marketing plan in the context of the firm’s strengths, overall strategy and competitive environment.Emphasis is on understanding the marketing environment and on decision making skills regarding market selection, pricing, promotion, product configuration and management of distribution channels. Restrictions: Restricted to HLAD and MBAH majors within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6610 - Information Systems Strategy


    Digital strategy is the application of digital technologies to business models to form new differentiating business capabilities. The course starts with the highlights of genesis and importance of IT in organizations, including the relationship between digital technology and competitiveness. Then, the development and management of an effective digital infrastructure are discussed. Realizing that the effective use of digital technology requires the alignment of competitive strategies, business processes, and applications, the course takes a top management perspective on the development of policies and plans that maximize the contribution of digital technologies to organizational goals. A broad overview of how systems support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of organizations is covered. Note: Students cannot receive credit if they have taken BUSN 6810 or ISMG 6180. Cross-listed with ISMG 6180. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering, Design and Computing, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6620 - Applied Economics for Managers


    After taking this course, students should be able to apply economic principles to make optimal decisions given firm cost, demand and market circumstances. Also, they should be able to analyze the firms interactions with its competitive market environment. Students will learn basic aspects of federal macroeconomic policy designed to achieve stable prices and economic growth. Also, they will learn to understand the measurement of output (GDP), employment and prices; the conduct of monetary and fiscal policy; and the balance of trade. Co-req: BUSN 6550 or ACCT 6030 or ACCT 6031 and BUSN 6530 or FNCE 6290 or BANA 6610. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6621 - Applied Economics for Managers (Health Section)


    After taking this course, students should be able to apply economic principles to make optimal decisions given firm cost, demand and market circumstances. Also, they should be able to analyze the firm’s interactions with its competitive market environment. Students should understand basic aspects of federal macroeconomics policy designed to achieve stable prices and economic growth. Also, they should understand basic aspects of government regulation of business. The emphasis is on healthcare issues and is intended for healthcare students. Co-req: BUSN 6550 or ACCT 6030 or ACCT 6031 and BUSN 6530 or FNCE 6290 or BANA 6610. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6630 - Management of Operations


    This course is concerned with the production and delivery of goods and services. It provides an overview of a variety of contemporary Operation Management topics using current techniques and modeling to solve and understand key issues. Basic Excel skills are required. The use of model-assisted decision making is emphasized. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6640 - Financial Management


    This course is concerned with the business firm’s decisions to make investments and to finance its operations. Students learn to use the tools and theories underlying business valuation, cost of capital, capital budgeting and capital structure. Students will learn to evaluate a firm’s financial position through the examination of its financial statements and to prepare pro forma statements for the firm. Prereq: BUSN 6550 with a grade of C or better. Coreq: BUSN 6530 or FNCE 6290 or BANA 6610 and BUSN 6620 or BUSN 6621. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6710 - Strategic Management


    Concerned with the development of a general management perspective in establishing the strategic direction for an enterprise. Students gain an understanding of strategy formulation and implementation within the context of the global environment. Emphasis is on the integration of knowledge acquired in the previous functional area courses. Note: This course is intended as a final semester Capstone course. Coreq: BUSN 6560 or 6561, BUSN 6630 or BUSN 6631; and BUSN 6640. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6711 - Strategic Management (Health Section)


    Concerned with the development of a general management perspective in establishing the strategic direction for a health delivery organization. Students gain an understanding of strategy formulation and implementation within the context of the managed care environment. Emphasis is on the integration of knowledge acquired in the previous functional area courses. Note: This course is intended as a final semester course. Required of Health Administration majors. Coreq: BUSN 6560 or BUSN 6561, and BUSN 6640. Restrictions: Restricted to HLAD and MBAH majors within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6800 - Topics In Business


    Current topics in business are occasionally offered. Prerequisites vary depending on the material covered. Consult the current ‘schedule planner’ for specific offerings and prerequisites. Repeatable. Max Hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6807 - Analyzing Emerging Opps & Planning During Uncertain Time


    To develop strategic thinking and practical planning skills. Prepare students for the dynamic and uncertain business environ bus prof face today. More specifically, we explore how to think innovatively and spot trends, develop formal business plans around emerging opportunities, address uncertain and volatile situations using scenarios. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6811 - IT and New Business Paradigms


    Introduces graduate students to the relationship between information technology and the other functional areas of the business. During the course, students have an opportunity to listen and learn from guest speakers who have been involved with either guiding or interpreting the impact of information technology among functional areas of existing or new business. Through the use of current readings, guest lectures and case analysis, students examine various models of IT and new business paradigms to determine the decisions and success criteria for integrating It in ongoing business. a unique feature of the class will be the opportunity for students to present proposals and projects to be critiqued by individuals with It or business experience. Those individuals provide feedback and perspectives regarding potential It or new business paradigm activities. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6812 - Business Intelligence and Analytics


    This course covers the collection of computer technologies that support decision making. These technologies have had a profound impact on corporate strategy, performance, and competitiveness. These techniques broadly encompass analytics, business intelligence, and decision support systems. The discussion is organized around key enablers of the three types of analytics (1) descriptive analytics including data warehousing, business reporting, decision dashboard/ scorecards, visual analytics, (2) predictive analytics including Web Analytics, Web Mining and Social media Analytics, and (3) prescriptive analytics including decision analytics and big data analytics. The course concludes with emerging trends and topics in business analytics, including geospatial in analytics, location-based and consumer-oriented analytical applications, mobile platforms, and cloud-based analytics. The recommended prerequisite for this course is ISMG 6080. If you are familiar with database management systems and have worked with such systems (e.g., ACCESS) in the past, you satisfy the prerequisite requirements for this course. Cross-listed with ISMG 6220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6840 - Independent Study


    Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Repeatable. Max Hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6860 - Finance in the Sports Entertainment Industries


    This course explores the problems and solutions of financing in sports and entertainment business. It focuses on stadium/venue financing, sports team valuation, entertainment event guarantee estimation, player/artist salary issues and managing disparate revenue streams. The course utilizes speakers, articles, problem sets and cases. Prereq: BUSN 6640. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3

Business Analytics

  
  • BANA 2010 - Business Statistics


    Basic principles of probability and statistics with applications in business. Includes descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, data collection, sampling distributions, statistical inference, simple regression and the use of a computer to perform statistical analysis. Students are required to present their analyses in written and/or oral form and defend their conclusions. This is a business core course. Therefore a grade of a ‘C-’ or better must be earned to satisfy Business graduation requirements and prerequisites for other business courses. Prereq: MATH 1070, or MATH 1060, or MATH 1080, or MATH 1110, or MATH 1120, or MATH 1130, or MATH 1401 with a grade of C- or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students at a sophomore standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 3000 - Operations Management


    Introduces the concepts and methods commonly used in manufacturing and service operations. Topics include aggregate planning, inventory control, scheduling, quality control, and linear programming. This is a business core course. Therefore a grade of a ‘C’ or better must be earned to satisfy Business graduation requirements. Prereq: BANA 2010 and ACCT 2200 both with a grade of ‘C-’ or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students at a junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 4840 - Independent Study


    Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Repeatable. Max Hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 4950 - Special Topics in Business Analytics


    Course offered on an irregular basis for the purpose of presenting new subject matter in Business Analytics. Prereq: Will vary depending upon the particular topic and instructor. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 5939 - Internship


    Repeatable. Max Hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • BANA 6610 - Statistics for Business Analytics


    Provides a conceptual overview of statistical thinking and its applications to business problems. Topics include descriptive statistics, data exploration, probability, inferential methods, regression analysis, classification, regression with high dimensional data, etc. Students gain hands-on experience with data analytic problems via projects using real business settings and data. Restriction: Restricted to MS BANA majors within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6620 - Computing for Business Analytics


    Introduces database and modeling software used by business analytics professionals. Includes querying relational databases, state-of-the-art statistical freeware, and modeling software. Students learn to obtain, organize, and store data needed for analytics projects, undertake data cleansing for big data tasks,and conduct statistical data visualization. Restriction: Restricted to BANA-MS students within the Business School. Max Hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6630 - Time-Series Forecasting


    Time series analysis is critical to industries such as finance, marketing, retail, and accounting. This course introduces time-series models with emphasis on their practical applications in business. The goal is to show how dynamic financial and economic data can be modeled and analyzed using proper statistical techniques. The topics include methods for trend and seasonal analysis and adjustment, modeling and forecasting with autoregressive moving average (ARMA) processes, and model identification and diagnostics for time series. Other subjects include volatility and state space models. This course provides hands-on experience by pairing lectures on methodology with lab sessions using R to perform real-world data analyses. If you do not meet the prerequisites you may contact the instructor for permission to register. Prereqs: BANA 6610. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Note: Can only receive credit for either BANA 6630/DSCI 6230. Max Hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6640 - Decision Analysis


    Introduces a quantitative approach to business decision making under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Emphasis will include introductions to decision analysis theory, risk analysis, utility theory, multi-criteria decision making, Bayesian decision analysis and hierarchical structured models. Psychological issues and qualitative approaches in the decision-making process will be discussed. Student computer-assisted projects are included. Prereq: BANA 6610 or permission from instructor. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6650 - Project Management


    Introduces the topic of Project Management (PM) in a business environment. Emphases will include the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques as presented in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), a variety of managerial aspects commonly encountered in PM, and current extensions of PM. Projects in diverse contexts are examined. Cross-listed with URPL 6249. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6660 - Predictive Analytics


    Addresses statistical and machine-learning approaches to prediction using the very large data sets increasingly common in business applications such as internet-based business, fraud detection, credit scoring and market segmentation. Methods covered in the course include data partitioning, logistic regression, clustering, decision trees, dimension reduction, and neural networks, among others. Emphasis is placed on proper choice of method and understanding of the strengths and limitations of competing methods. Students are expected to analyze and report on a variety of data sets drawn from business application areas. If you do not meet the prerequisites listed, you may contact the instructor for permission. Prereq: BANA 6610 Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6670 - Prescriptive Analytics with Optimization


    Optimization is a key part of Business Analytics dealing with decision problems that lend themselves to modelling and analysis designed to determined optimal decisions. In this course, we’ll study methodologies for determining the best course of action in situations with a large number of alternatives, each with their own financial or other characteristics, including restrictions on our actions that must be satisfied as we search for best solutions. While the focus of the course is on modeling and solving a wide variety of optimization problems, we’ll also cover the basic mathematical underpinnings of linear programming, the most widely used form of optimization in industry and government and the foundation of many extensions into other classes of optimization. State of the art Software for solving optimization problems will be used throughout the course. Students will work in teams on a project involving optimization and some important problem. Restriction: Restricted to BANA-MS students within the Business School. Max Hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6680 - Optimization for Machine Learning


    This course will give an introduction on numerical optimization algorithms in the context of machine learning applications. We shall discuss how optimization problems arise in machine learning and what makes them challenging. Topics include traditional nonlinear optimization, linear optimization and discrete optimization with an emphasis on effective computational techniques. We shall also talk about next generation large-scale machine learning algorithms such as stochastic gradient (SG) method. Applications to a variety of areas such as text mining and neural networks are also stressed through class projects. Problems will be solved using appropriate software tools. Prereq: BANA 6620 and BANA 6670. Restriction: Restricted to graduate business majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6690 - Network Modeling


    This course introduces network modeling. Utilizing data and metadata, programming, algorithms, statistical analysis, and visualization; networks are studied. The focus is on Business Applications to provide managerial insights and recommendations and will include transportation, social, transactional, electrical and communication networks. Prereq: BANA 6620. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6720 - Simulation Modeling


    Students learn to model and analyze complex dynamic systems using state-of-the art software. Illustrative application areas include production systems, service systems, distribution systems and health care systems. Topics include creating reliable simulation models, analyzing the input and output from the model, and managing simulation projects. A substantial part of the course will be devoted to student projects where students define, model and analyze a significant system of their choosing. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6730 - Supply Chain Analytics


    Introduces the design, analysis, management, and control of supply chains. Because of continuing advances in globalization, sustainability, and information technology, course emphasis will include integration of processes and systems, relationship management of upstream and downstream players, and strategies that incorporate current and future trends. Cross-listed with INTB 6730. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6740 - VBA for Business Analytics


    This course teaches the essentials of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA),the programming language for Microsoft Office. Focus in using VBA as a tool to automate common tasks and to create business analytic applications. Goal is to hide the details of the analytical and modeling techniques by creating user interfaces for inputs and then presenting managerially relevant results. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6750 - Large-Scale Optimization Methods for Big Data


    Optimization methodologies comprise one of the major components of modern business analytics. In the era of big data where problem scale is enormous, the ability to model and solve large-scale problems is increasingly important. In the first part of this course we will learn how to model and solve large scale applications by using the AMPL modeling language and solvers such as CPLEX and Gurobi. The second half of the course will be devoted to working on projects. Prereq: BUSN 6630 with a grade of “C” or better. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6760 - Data Visualization


    The course equips the Business Analyst with foundational concepts and techniques required for telling a compelling story with large complex data sets. The importance of visualizing information for many analysts is often overlooked or downgraded as a natural product of the analytics or model but if the visualization is ineffective the decision making processes and knowledge discovery will be compromised. This is a project-based course that begins with reviewing concepts of human perception and cognition and perceptual accuracy and preferences. In the weeks we have together we will explore the basics of graphic design and making a “good” graph, explore why some data visualizations present information effectively and others do not, and we will also consider visualization as a component of systems for the Data Scientist and Business Analyst and presents examples of EDA (exploratory data analysis), visualizing time, networks, and maps. We end by reviewing methods and tools for static and interactive graphics. Tableau or other cutting-edge software will be utilized. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BANA 6800 - Special Topics


    A number of different current topics in business analytics are discussed in this course. Consult the current schedule for semester offerings. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Repeatable. Max Hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 12
 

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