Courses
MA 349 ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers the fundamentals of financial valuation and pricing of Life and Annuity contracts as covered in the Joint Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society FM exam and the Life Contingencies portion of the Society of Actuaries FAM exam. This includes the Theory of Interest; valuation of loans, annuities, and bonds; the term structure of interest rates, rates of return and attribution of investment income. The Life Contingencies section adds mortality and survival to these financial computations including computation of Life Insurance and Annuity benefits, premiums, and valuation. Prerequisite: Take MA-331 and FN-215 with a Minimum Grade of C
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FN 499 ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will teach the student basic actuarial mathematics in both Life and Property Casualty insurance. It will cover conceptual foundations and practical applications. The course of study will focus on select material from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics Exam and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) Exam 5 - Basic Techniques for Ratemaking and Estimating Claim Liabilities. It encompasses Actuarial computations in pricing and reserving. The Life material on pricing will instruct the student on the use of Mortality formulas and Life tables in order to price Life Insurance and Life Annuities. With respect to Property Casualty pricing, the student will learn base rate computations for Property Casualty coverages and also how to derive rate relativities for different rating classes, territories, and limits. The course will cover the basics for computing Life Insurance and Property Casualty Loss Reserves. It will also examine the impact reserve changes have on insurance company financial results and on pension fund financing. Beyond the formulas, there will be discussion of the ethical and professional obligations of actuaries to supply data-based, analytically sound, unbiased best estimates. Many of the problems on quizzes will be taken from prior Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society exams. Prerequisite: Take MA-261 and MA-331
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 400 SENIOR THESIS 3.0-6.0 Credit(s)
An independent research project conducted under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
HS 334 CULTURE AND GLOBAL HEALTH 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will introduce the concept of cultural perceptions about health and disease in diverse communities worldwide, and how to develop cultural awareness and humility in healthcare contexts. We will explore how culture may impact health beliefs, health status, and access to health services. We will also consider the ideas of health and social justice and health as a human right in developing, middle income, and developed nations. Relevant sociocultural theories will also be addressed.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
BU 395 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINAR 3.0-7.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
BI 333 CHEMICAL ECOLOGY 4.0 Credit(s)
Chemical ecology explores the ways that naturally occurring chemicals control interactions between organisms in various environments and how humans can use this information. Prerequisite: Take BI-202 and BI 204 with minimum grade of C, P
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PS 325 PSYCHOLOGY OF DISABILITY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course discusses causes and consequences of physical, mental and cognitive disabilities. It will address how disabilities affect activities of daily living and future plans. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
EX 415 FUNDAMENTALS OF MOVEMENT SCREENING 1.0 Credit(s)
This course will expose students to various movement screens that are used in the movement sciences for injury prediction and return to play decisions. This course will explore the validity and reliability of these screens along with proper procedures for testing and evaluation of results. This course will also expose the student to basic corrective approaches to dysfunction identified through the movement screening process.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
HS 314 INTRO TO EPIDEMIOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces the basic principles and methods of epidemiology. The course covers measures of disease frequency and association, epidemiologic study designs, estimating outcome measures, public health surveillance, evaluating causal relationships, and ethical issues in epidemiologic research. The application of epidemiologic methods to better understand, characterize, and promote health at the population level will also be discussed. Students will develop fundamental skills to read, interpret, and critically evaluate public health information and epidemiologic data. Prerequisites - must be HS major. Must take HS 200, MA 131 or MA 132 prior to taking this course Prerequisite: Take HS-200, HS-304, MA-131 or MA-132
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
BI 315 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 4.0 Credit(s)
Lecture examines cellular and molecular aspects of animal development from gametogenesis to morphogenesis and pattern formation. Laboratory work includes investigations on fertilization, cellular differentiation, regeneration, and the development of vertebrate organ systems. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 and BI-203 (minimum grade C, P) for both and ýCH152 and CH-154
Offered: Spring Semester Odd Academic Years
MGT 378 WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Explore the progression of women as a vital part of the United States workforce and the resulting social issues which arose from this change. The course will focus on three key areas: the history of women in the workforce, both as domestic workers and as modern industrialized worker; the social issues which arose as women became an integral part of the workforce; and the modern issues facing women today as they enter the workforce and pursue their careers. Additionally this course will examin the underlying reasons resulting from gender roles as they relate to work related issues.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
ED 300 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Considers the application of psychological principles to educational theory and practice. Candidates explore the many ways of thinking about knowledge, teaching, and learning. Major theories of learning and development are introduced and consistent themes and concepts identified.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ED 302 EDUCATION IN THE U.S. 3.0 Credit(s)
Discusses current issues in American education, explores their historical and philosophical roots, and critically examines possibilities for the future of education.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MGT 364 NEGOTIATIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
Negotiation is the art and science of securing agreements between two or more interdependent parties. Hence, the purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the psychological and strategic dynamics of negotiation. The course is grounded in the major concepts and theories of bargaining, negotiation, and mediation and is designed to use a combination of simulations and analysis to build your own personal experience in the classroom and in the real world.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
GS 302 SENIOR THESIS 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: Spring Semester All Years