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: All 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
FN 310 FINANCIAL MODELING 3.0 Credit(s)
Students develop financial modeling skills using Microsoft Excel. We introduce best practice modeling principles and provide applications to four common career tracks in finance: private wealth management, investment management, corporate finance and banking. Heavy use of case studies. Prerequisite: TAKE FN-215 BUAN-210
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
BI 307 BEHAVIORAL GENETICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to familiarize students with the most up to date research at the intersection of genes, neuroscience and behavior. Topics covered include the genetics of aggression and crime, learning and memory, sleep-wake cycles and intelligence, as well as conditions such as ADHD and schizophrenia. This will involve looking at the latest research into the association between our genes and our behavior, and the role model organisms play in elucidating the mechanisms behind these effects. The course will connect genetics to the development and activity of the neurons that control behavior, and explore what happens when this goes wrong. We will debate the ethical consequences of this research, and students will also investigate the relationship between their own genetic make-up and natural behavioral variations, testing the veracity of previously published research. At the end of the course students will be able to answer for themselves the age-old question of whether it is nature or nurture that determines how we act. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 BI-203
Offered: All Semesters All Years
HDA 420 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR ANALYTICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed as a review and practical introduction to the fundamental statistical as well as basic analytics skills and concepts necessary for success in subsequent advanced coursework.
Offered: As Needed All Years
HDA 410 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE IN THE US 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and multifaceted US healthcare system. Students will gain a foundational understanding of its historical development, current structure, financing mechanisms, and the various stakeholders involved.
Offered: As Needed All Years
CMGT 314 FIELD STUDY IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides structured field experiences on active construction sites and with industry partners. Emphasizes observation of project organization, safety practices, quality control, and coordination among project participants. Students reflect on field visits through written reports and presentations that connect practice to classroom learning Prerequisite: Take CMGT-210 CMGT-220 CMGT-230
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years