Courses
MGT 245 PROCURMENT & PURCHASING MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
The course provides a special emphasis on the development and management of strategic sourcing relationships and promotes an understanding of the strategic role of supply management in effective supply/demand/value chain operations. Purchasing and supply management play an essential role in the ability of the firm to operate efficiently and be competitive in the contemporary global business environment.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CJ 216 JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM 3.0 Credit(s)
Includes an in-depth examination of the juvenile justice system, its history, and its practices. The course also examines the nature and causes of juvenile delinquency, sociological factors that influence such behavior, typologies of juvenile offenders, and current trends in the control of such behavior. Prerequisite: Take CJ-101
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MA 279 THE HEART OF IRISH MATHEMATICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is a liberal arts that focuses on the great ideas that are at the heart of mathematics. The aim of this course is not to do calculations, but to discuss the big ideas that are at the heart of mathematics and apply these ideas to the Irish culture. Students will learn how mathematics influenced ancient Irish ruins with visits to the Garfinny Bridge, Promontory Forts, and the Ardamore Stone Row. Students will also learn how mathematics is prevalent in nature in Ireland through visits to the Irish coastline and to Dingle Crystal.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PY 211 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM WAVES 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include, small amplitude oscillations, the wave equation, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, basic principles of quantum mechanics, the wave-function and the 1D Schrodinger equation. Includes applications to atomic physics. Prerequisite: Take PY-152 or instructor permission
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PS 226 BIO & PSYCH OF CONSERVATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course connects the two sciences of biology and psychology by exploring topics in nature conservation related to the biological perspective and human attitudes.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CH 251 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Basic knowledge of modern inorganic chemistry. Atomic and molecular structure and trends in the periodic table. Acid-base, oxidation-reduction, and chemistry of main groups and transition elements. Photoelectron and vibrational spectroscopy. Prerequisite: Take CH-152
Offered: Fall & Late Spring Semesters All Years
CH 253 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
A series of experiments as well as unified projects involving synthesis and analysis of a complex or a pair of isomers. Emphasis will be on common analytical and instrumental techniques in the characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: Take CH-154
Offered: Fall & Late Spring Semesters All Years
FMM 240 FASHION MARKETING 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will cover the marketing of fashion apparel from the development of the product line and distribution of this line through various channels of distribution to the purchase by the targeted consumer. Advertising and promotional strategies that will educate and attract that consumer to purchase this apparel line will also be covered. Prerequisite: Take MK-201
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
FMM 211 MATERIAL CULTURE IN HISTORY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will explore the cultural history of clothing, examining the way history has shaped the clothes we wear and how they are worn. Out of historical events, revolutions are born, and from revolutions the shape of clothing changes dramatically. This class will analyze the history of costume and fashion in relation to historical, social, and economic context. An emphasis is placed on clothing in relation to ritual, religion, innovation, war, subculture, and gender. The course structure fosters a multi-dimensional dynamic discussion combining lectures, image analysis, research projects, student presentations, object observation, film, and music
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CY 211 COMPUTER NETWORKS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the standard models for layered communication in a network and key data transmission characteristics. Topics include communication architectures, OSI and TCP/IP model, signaling and modulation, circuit-switching and packet-switching networks, routing, error handling, network applicationsm security, and multimedia networking. Prerequisite: Take CS-112
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CY 212 WEB DEVELOPMENT IN UNIX 3.0 Credit(s)
This course aims to teach fundamentals of software development with a focus on server-side programming. Open-source, web based development environments (particularly LAMP stack) will be introduced and utilized, with a focus on cybersecurity on a LAMP stack, with hands-on active learning assignments, as well as a research project about recent secure implementaion standards in open-source development frameworks. Prerequisite: Take CS-112
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CJ 234 Perspectives: Family Violence 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FMM 299 SPECIAL TOPICS 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
BU 230 SUMMER INST FOR GLOBAL BUS MGT 3.0 Credit(s)
The four week summer SIGBM program provides a practical framework for understanding the key dimensions critical to effective global business management while emphasizing the most pressing current challenges faced by global business leaders. Rising undergraduate juniors/seniors and recent graduates of undergraduate programs are encouraged to enroll. SIGBM participants will gain a fundamental grounding in global business management and will enhance skills essential for success after college. The program includes: -Business and Financial Analysis -Strategis planning -Global financial markets -Leadership -Working Effectively in Teams -Critical Thinking and decision Making -Communicating effectively in a business environment
Offered: As Needed All Years
EX 280 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 effective sport coaching practice. Prerequisite: EX Major, EX-100 Prerequisite: EX-100
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years