Courses
AC 395 FEDERAL TAX INTERN TRAINING 1.0 Credit(s)
Elective tax intern training course, designed to provide interns with foundational tax knowledge, hands-on experience, and exposure to client service within a supportive environment. This intern tax training course is intended to provide students with valuable real-life tax experience to enable the student to work successfully as a tax intern in a C.P.A. firm environment. The course will provide students with experience handling client data to prepare tax returns in a simulated environment. Pre-requisite is AC 221. Prerequisite: Take AC-221
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
BI 304 NATURE'S WEIRD WICKED WAYS 3.0 Credit(s)
This seminar-style course explores the evolution of behaviors often considered weird, or even wicked, in humans by investigating their occurrence in non-human taxa. We will delve into potential evolutionary origins and fitness implications of these weird and wicked behaviors, as well as the effects of genetics and environment on their prevalence. This course focuses on animal behaviors but may venture into plants, protozoans, fungi, or others. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 BI-203 BI-202 BI-204
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PO 327 MARX & MARXISM 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include the philosophical foundations of Marx's critical project, analysis of key concepts like alienation and exploitation, his critique of liberal political thought, and his materialist view of history. The course may also consider how later thinkers have adapted, challenged, and applied Marx's insights to contemporary capitalist societies.
Offered: As Needed All Years
THR 302 ACTING I 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on basic acting skills including the development of imaginary circumstances, improvisation, and creative development. Students are introduced to skills in script analysis, character identity, emotional reality, and objective-driven structure through monologues and scene study.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CAS 399 PIONEER SCHOLARS CAPSTONE 3.0 Credit(s)
Through the Office of Volunteer Programs and Service Learning, students will be educated about the social and political issues surrounding Bridgeport, Connecticut, and its communities by engaging in and reflecting upon a number of community experiences.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
RAD 300 RADIOGRAPHY SENIOR SEMINAR 1.0 Credit(s)
The course provides a synopsis of medical imaging with an emphasis on integration and application of theory acquired through all previous courses. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, critical thinking, and life-long/professional development skills. Prepare students for successful completion of ARRT certification and registration examination. Resume building and interview skills are reviewed. Demonstrate entry level radiographer proficiency in knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for professional employment. Articulate the need for lifelong learning. Hone study strategies in preparation of ARRT certification and registration examination. Forge connections with professionals within the health care industry. Requisites: Successful completion of RAD-102, RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-115, RAD-120, RAD-121, RAD-122, RAD-125, RAD-201, RAD-202, RAD-205, RAD-210, RAD-211, RAD-212, RAD-215. RAD-222, RAD-225, RAD-312 - Must be taken at the same time as this course. Prerequisite: TAKE RAD-102 RAD-110 RAD-111 RAD-115 RAD-120 RAD-121 RAD-122ýRAD-125 RAD-201 RAD-202 RAD-205 RAD-210 RAD-211 RAD-212ýRAD-215;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
RAD 312 PATHOLOGY FOR IMAGING PROFESSIONALS 3.0 Credit(s)
The course introduces the pathologic appearance of common diseases as seen in diagnostic imaging. Basic pathophysiologic processes relating to those findings will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the students' ability to increase their proficiency in assessing the diagnostic completeness of the images they produce. Examine the pathology of physiologic processes and conditions that can affect tissues, organs, and body systems. Utilize radiographic principles to develop the technical competence to perform diagnostic imaging procedures on patients afflicted with disease. Describe the intricacies associated with providing direct patient care to patients afflicted with disease in today's health care setting. Analyze images to determine the difference between abnormal and normal radiographic appearances. Discuss the significance of the variety of imaging and medical procedures used in diagnosing diseases. Requisites: Successful completion of RAD-102, RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-115, RAD-120, RAD-121, RAD-122, RAD-125, RAD-201, RAD-202, RAD-205, RAD-210, RAD-211, RAD-212, RAD-215. RAD-222, RAD-225, RAD-300 - Must be taken at the same time as this course. Prerequisite: TAKE RAD-102 RAD-110 RAD-111 RAD-115 RAD-120 RAD-121 RAD-122ýRAD-125 RAD-201 RAD-202 RAD-205 RAD-210 RAD-211 RAD-212ýRAD-215;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
BUAN 350 AI-DRIVEN BUSINESS ANALYSIS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces AI-driven approaches to business analysis. Students learn to acquire data from cloud sources and relational databases, clean and aggregate data, and apply analytics and AI techniques to solve practical business problems, emphasizing data pipelines, analytical reasoning, and decision-focused insights. The course will expose students to the messiness of data. Prerequisite: TAKE BUAN-301 BUAN-302 BUAN-220
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
BUAN 480 CAPSTONE: ANALYTICS & AI 3.0 Credit(s)
This capstone course integrates business analytics and applied AI through project based work. Students apply data wrangling, modeling, and AI techniques to real business problems while examining strategic applications, organizational context, and ethical considerations, culminating in a professional reports and presentations. Prerequisite: TAKE BUAN-350
Offered: As Needed All Years
RE 302 REAL ESTATE FINANCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Real estate finance prepares students to understand the risks and rewards associated with financing and investing in both residential and commercial real estate. Concepts and techniques include investing, financing, appraising and managing real estate portfolios, leasing, managing property, and managing real estate investment funds (REITs). Appraisal techniques such as sales, cost approach and income approach in real estate appraisal are introduced with Excel Examples. Prerequisite: Take RE-301;
Offered: All Semesters All Years
EX 534 APPLIED BIOMECHANICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides a thorough evaluation of the mechanical basis of human movement. Fundamental mechanical principles affecting human movement during locomotion and a variety of daily activities are considered. Techniques and methods of mechanics, quantitative video analysis, isometric and isokinetic muscle force, electromyography, and research evaluation are incorporated into laboratory projects.
Offered: Spring Semester Even Academic Years
EX 560 THESIS PREPARATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Issues in research design and statistical analysis within the context of a proposed thesis are explored. A prospectus including a full review of literature and study design will be the end product of the course. Receiving a grade in the course will be contingent upon submitting an IRB application.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
EX 531 NUTRITION AND PERFORMANCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course studies the effects of acute and chronic exercise on nutrient requirements and fluid needs. Macronutrient metabolism, the influence of nutrient timing, and the ergogenic efficacy of dietary supplements receive substantial attention.
Offered: Spring Semester Even Academic Years
EX 532 COACHING METHODS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course investigates effective coaching methods from a physiologic, psychological, and administrative framework. Students will be guided through an analysis of contemporary research and critical evaluation of current practices resulting in the development of an applied personal coaching methodology. In the process, this course addresses the promotion of interpersonal skills and the understanding of individual differences as they relate to human performance.
Offered: Fall Semester Odd Academic Years
EX 561 THESIS COMPLETION 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Data collection and analysis will be performed, culminating in the results and discussion sections of the thesis.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department