Apr 04, 2026  
2025-2026 Rivier University Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Rivier University Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions


 

Other Courses

  
  • CNSL 846 - Advanced Clinical Experience IV


    This course is restricted to Advanced Standing students who have completed CNSL 843, CNSL 844 , and CNSL 845. This minimum 250 hour practicum per semester for fourth-year and fifth-year doctoral students will emphasize integration of assessment, case conceptualization, and intervention for diverse patient populations. Audio and video recording, individual and group supervision will be utilized. This is a Psy.D. elective course for students who entered the program with a completed supervised internship at the graduate level.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CNSL 843, CNSL 844, CNSL 845

    Offered: As Needed

    Credits: 1

  
  • CNSL 847 - Advanced Clinical Experience V


    This course is restricted to Advanced Standing students who have completed CNSL 846. This minimum 250 hour practicum per semester for fourth-year and fifth-year doctoral students will emphasize integration of assessment, case conceptualization, and intervention for diverse patient populations. Audio and video recording, individual and group supervision will be utilized. This is a Psy.D. elective course for students who entered the program with a completed supervised internship at the graduate level.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CNSL 846

    Offered: As Needed

    Credits: 1

  
  • CNSL 888 - Doctoral Clinical Internship III


    The student is required to complete an internship covering a 50-week period of 2,000 hours. An internship site that is accredited by the American Psychological Association or a member of the Association of Psychology Internship Centers is preferred. (This syllabus is for the third portion for the entire internship year).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Summer Semester; Prerequisite: CNSL 886, CNSL 887

    Credits: 0

Applied Exercise Science

  
  • EXER 101 - Introduction to Applied Exercise Science


    This introductory course in Applied Exercise Science (AES) is designed for AES majors. This course provides the historical background and evolution of the field of applied exercise science. The student will gain exposure to the various career options and settings for professional practice. Introduction to the AES curriculum, policies, and procedures for the major will also be provided.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EXER 200 - Exercise Psychology


    This course covers applied and theoretical issues related to the psychology of physical activity and exercise. Theories of exercise behavior and motivation are examined in relation to the increasing problems of exercise adherence and physical inactivity. Other topics discussed include: psychological and psychobiological responses to exercise, exercise patterns in different populations, the relationship between exercise and mental health, strategic interventions that promote physical activity, and problems associated with excessive exercise. The course is a lecture and discussion format.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PSYC 101 General Psychology   

    Credits: 3
  
  • EXER 206 - Strength Training & Conditioning


    This introductory course examines and critiques developmentally appropriate principles and practical applications for in rest, recovery, and adaptation to construct strength training and conditioning programs. Students will learn how to develop, implement, and assess the results of training programs that are designed to optimize strength, power, and physical activity, in both wellness programs and one’s athletic performance. Analysis of contraindicated exercises, plyometrics training, as well as, safe and effective ergogenic aids will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 105 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 106 Human Anatomy and Physiology II    

    Credits: 3
  
  • EXER 305 - Exercise Physiology


    Students will learn the theory and application of human physiology as well as adaptations that occur during exercise and training. The design of safe and effective exercise programs for physical education, personal fitness, and the competitive athlete will be discussed and implemented. Emphasis is placed on bioenergetics as well as circulatory, respiratory, and neuromuscular responses and adaptations to the physical stress of exercise. The effects of environmental factors and ergogenic aids on athletic performance will be examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 105 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 106 Human Anatomy and Physiology II CHEM 104 CHEM 105    

    Co-requisite EXER 305L Exercise Physiology Lab   

    Credits: 3

  
  • EXER 305L - Exercise Physiology Lab


    The laboratory exercises are designed to reinforce physiological adaptations that are a function of physical activity, exercise, fitness, and competitive training on holistic health and human performance. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to identify the various types of muscle contraction and to understand and evaluate work/power/energy concepts. Students will also be able to describe the effects of exercise training on blood pressure, oxygen consumption, energy expenditure, lactate metabolism, pulmonary function, body composition and electrocardiogram assessments.

    Credits: 1
  
  • EXER 335 - Dynamics of Human Movement


    This introductory course will trace the history and evolution of the study of the dynamics of human movement. Students will need to apply the content learned in anatomy and physiology of the human musculoskeletal system, mathematical functions, and physics to the study of the dynamics of human movement. Students will be introduced to static and dynamic forces that involves trigonometry and an introduction to vector analysis. Kinematic software applications will be used to simulate and analyze human motions that are required to perform various sport skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 105 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 106 Human Anatomy and Physiology II PHYS 111 Physics I , and PHYS 112 Physics II   

    Co-requisite EXER 335L Dynamics of Human Movement Lab   

    Credits: 3

  
  • EXER 335L - Dynamics of Human Movement Lab


    Lab exercises will reinforce key lecture class concepts. Emphasis is given on the identification and application of kinematic principles to analyze human movement. The course will use the concept of vectors to understand and predict human performance, and to understand the concept of cause and effect of force on objects and human levers. Additionally, topics including, range of motion, center of gravity, and Newton’s laws of linear and rotary motion will be analyzed for the safety, effectiveness, and improvement in various sport skills.

    Credits: 1
  
  • EXER 360 - Exercise Testing & Prescription


    This course covers both theory and practice of the various testing procedures used in assessment of human health, physical education, fitness, and competitive human performance. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to perform exercise testing, analyze results, and prescribe safe and effective exercise plans. Protocols for pretest screening as well as methods for measuring blood pressure, oxygen consumption, energy expenditure, lactate metabolism, muscular strength, pulmonary function, body composition, and electrocardiogram assessments will be covered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EXER 305 Exercise Physiology   

    Credits: 3
  
  • EXER 360L - Exercise Testing & Prescription Lab


    The lab includes the comprehensive coverage of the testing procedures used in the assessment of human health, physical education, fitness, and competitive human performance. Students will develop the applied knowledge and skills to perform exercise testing, analyze results, and prescribe safe and effective exercise plans. The lab will cover the protocols for pretest screening as well as methods for measuring blood pressure, oxygen consumption and energy expenditure, lactate metabolism, muscular strength, pulmonary function, body composition, and electrocardiogram assessments.

    Credits: 1
  
  • EXER 495 - Exercise Science Internship


    The internship experience is an integral component of the exercise science degree and offers students the opportunity to have applied experience. Through participating in an internship, students learn to apply academic learning in a professional setting, perform work related to their career interest, and receive supervision and training. They can also assess the possibilities of permanent employment. The internship experience provides an opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The internship project and the supervisor must meet the approval of the faculty advisor. The internship course includes a seminar component (1 credit) and the internship experience (120 hours, 3 credits).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Approval by Program Director

    Credits: 4-6

Biology

  
  • BIOL 103 - General Biology I


    This course provides an overview of scientific investigations into life that are primarily from a cellular perspective. Covered topics include the fundamental processes of life, the evolution of structure and function, genetics, and cellular physiology. This course is intended for students considering Biology as a major.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High School Biology

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 103L - General Biology I Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 103  lecture, providing hands-on experience with fundamental topics in biology. This laboratory course is intended for students considering Biology as a major.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 103 

    Credits: 0
  
  • BIOL 104 - General Biology II


    The course is a survey of life at the organismal level with particular emphasis on the mechanism of evolution, taxonomy, morphology, and physiology. This course is intended for students considering Biology as a major.

    Prerequisites & Notes
      or permission of the department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 104L - General Biology II Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 104  lecture, providing hands-on experience with an emphasis on the mechanisms of evolution, taxonomy, morphology, and phylogeny. This laboratory course is intended for students considering Biology as a major.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 104 .

    Credits: 0
  
  • BIOL 105 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I


    This course is an introduction to basic biological concepts including cell structure, tissue organization, and fundamental cellular chemistry. The organization of the human body is then considered and the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems examined in detail.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school biology or permission of the department

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 105L - Anatomy & Physiology I Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 105  lecture, providing hands-on experience with the structures and functions of the human body. Students will explore anatomical models, perform physiological experiments, and engage in microscopic examination of tissues to reinforce theoretical concepts covered in lecture. The lab emphasizes practical investigation of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Students will develop essential laboratory skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the human body. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 105 

    Credits: 0
  
  
  • BIOL 106L - Anatomy & Physiology II Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies the BIOL 106  lecture, providing hands-on experience with the structures and functions of the human body. Students will explore anatomical models, perform physiological experiments, and engage in microscopic examination of tissues to reinforce theoretical concepts covered in lecture. The lab emphasizes practical investigation of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, immune, digestive, and urinary systems. Students will develop essential laboratory skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the human body. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 106  

    BIOL 105  must be completed prior to taking this course

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 109 - Human Biology I


    This course provides a well-balanced, integrated introduction to the structure and function of the human body to persons who have little or no background in the physical and biological sciences. It presents basic information on the characteristics of life and an overview of the major body systems. Contemporary problems such as infections disease, cancer, and cardiovascular problems are used as instructional models.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 110 - Human Biology II


    This course if a continuation of BIOL 109 Human Biology I  designed to complete the overview of body systems and to develop the concept of homeostasis.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 112 - Stewards of the Living World


    This course will focus on our role as stewards of the earth. Students will gain an understanding of the uniqueness, diversity, and beauty of the natural world while being exposed to the ways in which human actions impact the delicate relationships between the physical, chemical, and biological aspects responsible for the integrity of the planet. This course fulfills the common core requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 120 - Field Experience in Biology


    This course brings students back to nature to experience and study biology in an interactive way. Students will gain experience in field techniques used by scientists to estimate and characterize biodiversity.  While examining a variety of organisms in their natural habitat students will learn to appreciate the balance between land use and exploitation as well as the conservation efforts underway to protect threatened ecosystems.

    Credits: Variable
  
  • BIOL 122 - Peas, Flies, and People: Exploring Genetics


    Designed for the non-biology major, students in this course explore the fundamental concepts underlying the complexities of genetic information. Moral and ethical dimensions are considered in discussions of the use and misuse of genetic technologies and information. This course may be writing assisted.

    Credits: 3
  
  
  • BIOL 201L - Medical Microbiology Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 201   lecture, providing hands-on experience with the properties of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and the role medically important microorganisms play in disease. Emphasis will be placed on classification, growth, control, and pathogens. Students will also get exposed to the recent advancements occurring in clinical microbiology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 201  
    Take BIOL 104  or BIOL 105  and BIOL 106  - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

    Credits: 0
  
  • BIOL 202 - Genetics


    Students take a molecular approach to explore classical and modern theories of transmission genetics including DNA structure and function, Mendelian inheritance, gene mapping, and population genetics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 103 General Biology I   

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 202L - Genetics Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 202   lecture, providing hands-on experience with molecular approaches to explore classical and modern theories of transmission genetics, including DNA structure and function, Mendelian inheritance, gene mapping, and population genetics. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 202 

    BIOL 103  must be completed prior to taking this course. 

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 206 - General Microbiology


    This course is designed to introduce the student to the microbial world.  It will provide an overview of the physiological characteristics unique to bacteria, fungi, and viruses.  Topics will include cell structure and function, methods of cultivation, genetics, phylogeny and taxonomy, and metabolic diversity. In the lab, the student will become familiar with microbiological techniques for growing, isolating, and identifying microorganisms with various biochemical capabilities as related to the environment they inhabit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
       

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 206 - General Microbiology Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 206  lecture, providing hands-on experience with the physiological characteristics unique to bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Students will become familiar with microbiological techniques for growing, isolating, and identifying microorganisms with various biochemical capabilities as related to the environment they inhabit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 206  

    BIOL 103  must be completed prior to taking this course

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 214 - Ecology


    This course focuses on the interrelationships of plants and animals with their environment, energy relationships, population and community organization, and succession. In the laboratory students will conduct exercises that use standard field methods and data collection techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
      or permission of the department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 214 - Ecology Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 214  lecture, providing hands-on experience with standard field research methods and data collection techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 214  

    BIOL 104  must be completed prior to taking this course

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 220 - Biotechnology


    This course will provide students an understanding of conventional and modern uses of biotechnology. In addition to the scientific information, students will learn about the business, regulatory and ethics involved in the application of biotechnology and bringing a biotechnology product to market. The lab portion of the class will introduce basic lab skills needed to perform experiments in any research setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     Permission of the department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 220 - Biotechnology Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 220  lecture, providing hands-on experience with basic lab skills needed to perform experiments in any research setting. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 220  

    Credits: 0
  
  • BIOL 301 - Animal Physiology


    This course provides a comparative examination of the physiology among animal species. Human physiology is used as a baseline for many of the comparisons. This course is especially valuable to pre-med and pre-vet students. Laboratory involves considerable use of electronic physiological monitoring and computer equipment. This course may be writing assisted.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 214 Ecology  or permission of the department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 301 - Animal Physiology Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 301  lecture, providing hands-on experience with physiology among animal species using human physiology as a baseline for many comparisons. This laboratory course involves considerable use of electronic physiological monitoring and computer equipment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 301  

    BIOL 214  must be completed prior to taking this course

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 303 - Population and Evolutionary Genetics


    In this course students will explore gene flow within and between populations. Special emphasis is placed on genetic based selection factors that enhance reproductive success. The impact of changing allele frequencies on the evolution of species is also a topic of discussion. Students will be introduced to current thought within the theory of evolution and discuss specific examples in the literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 103 General Biology I , BIOL 104 General Biology II BIOL 202 Genetics 

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 305 - Animal Behavior


    This course is an introduction to the study of animal behavior with an emphasis placed on historical development of the field. Topics addressed will include proximate and ultimate causation, development of behavior, predator-prey interactions, sexual selection both in the lab and in the field. This course may be writing assisted.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 214 Ecology  or permission of the department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 305 - Animal Behavior Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 305  lecture, providing hands-on experience in the study of animal behavior. Students will investigate topics including proximate and ultimate causation, development of behavior, predator-prey interactions, and sexual selection.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 305  

    BIOL 214  must be completed prior to taking this course

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 308 - Molecular Cell Biology


    Cellular structures and processes are considered from a molecular perspective. Topics include cellular organization and function, cellular signaling, and cell growth and differentiation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
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    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 308 - Molecular Cell Biology Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 308  lecture, providing hands-on experience with cellular structures and processes from a molecular perspective. Topics include cellular organization and function, cellular signaling, and cell growth and differentiation. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 308  

    BIOL 104  and BIOL 202  must be completed prior to taking this course

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 312 - Immunology


    This class investigates various aspects of the immune response including the selection and production of antibodies, cell-mediated responses, and non-specific immune responses. Immunity and hypersensitivity are also topics of discussion. Immunological principles will be demonstrated during the laboratory component of the course.
     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 103 General Biology I  and BIOL 202 Genetics   

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 312 - Immunology Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 312  lecture, providing hands-on experience with various aspects of the immune response, including the selection and production of antibodies, cell-mediated responses, and nonspecific immune responses. Immunological principles will be demonstrated during this laboratory course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 312  

    BIOL 103  and BIOL 202  must be completed prior to taking this course

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 342 - JYS: Life Under the Microscope


    This course will familiarize students with the microbial world and broaden their understanding of the impact that microbes have had and continue to have on society. Examples of topics include: cholera, the potato blight, the exploitation of microorganisms in the food and pharmaceutical industry, and the use of microorganisms in acts of terror.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Fulfills the Junior Year Seminar general education requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 350 - Environmental and Applied Microbiology


    This course will emphasize the various roles microorganisms play in the biotic world and their present and potential uses in industry. Topics include biogeochemical cycling, biological treatment of sewage and environmental contaminants, biological control, solid and liquid state fermentations, and applications of extremophiles in biotechnology. In the lab, students will propose and implement a small scientific study designed to demonstrate the versatility and importance of microorganisms in applied technologies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 201 Medical Microbiology  or BIOL 206 General Microbiology   

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 350 - Environmental/Applied Microbiology Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 350  lecture, providing hands-on experience with the various roles microorganisms play in the biotic world and their present and potential uses in industry. Students will propose and implement a small scientific study designed to demonstrate the versatility and importance of microorganisms in applied technologies

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 350  

    BIOL 201  or BIOL 206  must be completed prior to taking this course.

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 355 - Environmental Sustainability


    This course will review scientific research that biologists are using to elucidate significant environmental problems and to develop technologies designed to improve our ability to protect the environment and manage our resources in a sustainable fashion. Topics covered include global climate change, environmental conservation, environmental health and toxicology, conventional and sustainable energy, sustainability and human development, and environmental law and policy. This course may be writing assisted.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Biology majors: BIOL 112 Stewards of the Living World  and Non-majors: no prerequisites.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 385 - Integrative Biotechnology


    The course will provide an integrated introduction to applied biotechnology, framed by the staged, progressive movement from laboratory exercises to corporate manufacturing processes. Students will visit local businesses that use biology and technology in manufacturing to understand how what they learn in the classroom is applied in the biotechnology industry. Visits to other biotechnology sites in the United States and abroad may also be scheduled.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    This course is cross-listed with BUSS 430 Special Topics in Business .

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 390 - Seminar in Biology


    Students read peer-reviewed scientific literature and critically discuss experimental procedures and conclusions on selected topics. The impact of research is considered from the perspective of the individual, localized populations and globally. A culminating assignment is the preparation of a research proposal which the students present to the class and defend procedures. This course may be writing assisted

    Prerequisites & Notes
    200 level biology class and junior year status.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 402 - Field Biology


    In this course emphasis is placed on the collection, preservation, and identification of the more common plants and animals found in local habitats. It is designed to help students develop the ability to gather and interpret data from field situations as well as to learn methods of plant and animal preservation techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    200 level biology class.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 404 - Developmental Biology


    Students will study the cellular and molecular processes necessary for the formation and development of an embryo. Topics will include cell differentiation, cell growth, and morphogenesis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
      or permission of the department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 404 - Developmental Biology Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 404  lecture, providing hands-on experience with the cellular and molecular processes necessary for the formation and development of an embryo. Topics will include cell differentiation, cell growth, and morphogenesis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 404  

    BIOL 202  must be completed prior to taking this course.

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 409 - Parasites, Pathogens, & Infectious Diseases Lab


    This laboratory course accompanies BIOL 409  lecture, providing hands-on experience with important parasites (worms and protozoans), bacteria, and viruses that cause disease in humans and animals. Prepared slides and living material are used in the laboratory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must be taken at the same time as BIOL 409 

    BIOL 201  or BIOL 206  must be completed prior to taking this course.

    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 409 - Parasites, Pathogens, and Infectious Diseases


    This course is designed to introduce the student to the more important parasites (worms and protozoans), bacteria, and viruses which cause disease in humans and animals. Prepared slides and living material are used in lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 201 Medical Microbiology  or BIOL 206 General Microbiology  or permission of the department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 425 - Directed Study


    This course, open to seniors and qualified juniors, is a student-initiated and planned exploration of an advanced topic in an area of special interest not available in the standard curriculum.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to senior and qualified junior undergraduate students. Permission from the department. Requires approval from the Dean & VPAA.

    Offered: As needed

    Credits: 2 - 4

  
  • BIOL 426 - Special Problem in Biology


    Students are expected to articulate and attempt to solve a biological problem. Participants are expected to demonstrate development of the following skills: communication, decision making, organization, management, documentation, independent learning, and creative/critical thinking.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIOL 390 Seminar in Biology   

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 496 - Biotechnology Internship


    The biotechnology internship provides students with an experiential learning opportunity to utilize their biotechnology skills in a professional capacity. Internship schedule and requirements will be determined in coordination between the department and the internship site and will include a minimum of 120 hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Approval from the program director is required. 

    Credits: 3

Business

  
  • BUSS 175 - Principles of Management


    This course is designed to present students with basic management concepts, terminology and techniques. Students will gain an understanding of the new and emerging environmental forces in the context of a more global and technology-driven business world. Trends related to the management of people and other organizational resources are explored. Students apply the fundamental management skills of planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling to solve management problems through the use of industry and group projects. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Every Fall semester


    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 180 - Business Communications


    This course is an introduction to the principles of effective research, writing, and presentation skills utilizing a business model. The course is designed to prepare students to create analytical reports, resume portfolios, including cover letters and resumes, and essential business correspondence. A philosophical foundation based on Aristotle’s Principles of Rhetoric for communication is established through a range of readings and exercises. Emphasis is placed on the use of electronic tools for research, creation, and presentation of business documents. This course is web-enhanced.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Every Spring semester/Summer REAP course for incoming freshmen only.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 193 - Office Applications


    Students will learn and apply the most widely used office applications, with an emphasis on spreadsheets. Students will utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. The course enables students to become proficient in creating and manipulating spreadsheets; including creating and utilizing spreadsheet formulas and functions through cell references, database filters, goal seeking, and what-if analysis. detailed word processing documents, effective presentations, and combining the resulting documents into a single, cohesive report. Students will also learn to integrate and create linkages between applications, and to utilize online sources for data acquisition. An exercise-oriented approach provides students with the opportunity to understand and manage the capabilities of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Fall and Spring semesters

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 214 - Internship Seminar


    This internship seminar provides students with an experiential learning opportunity that allows them to utilize basic skills and knowledge of behavior thus far acquired. The student is expected to complete an internship of a minimum of 80 hours in an approved setting. Written reports and a summary presentation are required. The student, in conjunction with the faculty member and program director will arrange possible internship placements. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to sophomores or above. This course is cross-listed with CYBR 214 Internship Seminar  and HSEM 214 Internship Seminar .

    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 215 - Principles of Marketing


    Students will explore the role of marketing in for-profit and non-profit organizations and its relationship and interaction with all the other functions of an organization. Students will study the overall marketing process, as well as the individual components of the marketing mix (product, pricing, promotion, and distribution) of a product/service. The students will prepare a marketing plan and develop key strategies for each component of the marketing mix through exposure to industry case studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 220 - Financial Accounting


    This course is an introduction to financial accounting systems. Topics include the accounting cycle, as well as accounting procedures for cash, receivables, payables, inventories, plant and equipment, and stocks and bonds. The focus is on merchandising companies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Fall semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 224 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    This course applies key data and tools used to analyze an economy at the aggregate level.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Fall semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 225 - Principles of Microeconomics


    This course explores the concepts of various pricing models. Major emphasis is placed on microeconomic analysis of individual markets and firms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 226 - Principles of Project Management


    This course provides key definitions used in the project management profession. The students are introduced to the five core functions of project management (planning, organizing, motivating, directing, and controlling) and the five phases of a project’s life cycle (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing). The course also focuses on the three critical project priorities of scope, schedule (time), costs, and how they support the organization’s strategic goal and objectives. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 229 - Advertising Management and Promotions


    Students will study and practice the specific steps required to manage the advertising development of consumer brands based on knowledge of the specific product category needs and competitive frameworks. Students will prepare a promotional plan incorporating strategic-minded brand positioning and advertising campaign strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
       

    Offered: Fall semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 240 - Personal Finance


    This course focuses on the financial planning process for the individual. The course covers topics based on a life cycle approach. Topics include goals and objectives, income and expenditure forecasts, money management, insurance, investments, taxation, and retirement and estate planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 295 - Business Law


    This course investigates various aspects of doing business in a global marketplace and teaches by exploring agency law, contracts and commercial law, business entities, securities law, taxation, international law, and several aspects of ethical business behavior in a global marketplace. Students will also survey current topics affecting the many stakeholders of a business and reinforce learning through experiential exercises.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Fall semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 302 - Organizational Behavior


    In this course, students will study both individual and group behavior in business organizations. Areas of study are workgroups, leadership, power, organizational culture, and organizational change. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Fall semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 304 - Human Resources Management


    This course explores and analyzes strategic human resources activities within the organization. Emphasis is placed on the role of the human resources department, and its functional roles, as well as the role of managers and supervisors in dealing with human resources issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
       

    Offered: Fall semester (Even years)

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 305 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation


    This course introduces the student to the concept of entrepreneurship. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, management skills, and personal management skills of successful entrepreneurs. Students learn how to manage the human capital, financial, and marketing resources needed for a successful entrepreneurial venture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
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    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 309 - Managerial Accounting


    This course is an introduction to managerial accounting concepts. Topics include manufacturing accounting, costing methods, cost volume-profit analysis, budgeting, standard costs and variance analysis, and decision making.

    Prerequisites & Notes
       

    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 315 - International Business


    Students will develop a better understanding of the economic, socio-cultural, political, and legal forces influencing international business practices.  Students will be able to focus on the managerial implications and impact of an increasingly global world on the business strategies of US and international companies. Critical thinking skills and fundamental management skills will be used to solve international management case studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Fall semester (Odd years)

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 319 - Managerial Finance


    This course examines the current concepts and financial practices of a firm. Students will develop an understanding of the analytical framework for making decisions related to working capital management, capital budgeting, and capital structure. Case analyses are an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUSS 220 Financial Accounting   

    Offered: Fall semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 327 - Marketing Research


    Marketing research is an essential component for an effective strategy setting for tactical decision-making by both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. This course will cover the marketing research process in depth. The process will be applied to real-world marketing problems to demonstrate the value of information in determining marketing mix variables (product definition, pricing, etc.). Qualitative research, such as focus groups, as well as quantitative methods and the use of electronic databases, will be used in the course. This course may be writing assisted.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     ; MATH 110 Introductory Statistics  or BUSS 351 Applied Statistics   

    Offered: Fall semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 328 - Professional Selling & Sales Management


    Course provides a strategic and pragmatic view of selling and sales management in professional environments. Fundamentals of personal selling, sales representative recruitment, development, and motivation, as well as sales force organization and management will be covered. A variety of teaching methods including case studies, role playing, and guest speakers will augment assigned readings and lectures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUSS 215 Principles of Marketing    

    Offered: Every other Spring semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 335 - Digital Media: Market Trends and Opportunities


    This course will develop a student’s understanding of how to manage a cross-section of digital platforms. Students will learn and apply basic digital marketing and analytic concepts and be provided with an overview of different online marketing tools and strategies. The topics will include the utilization of websites, e-Commerce, social media, and mobile platforms. Techniques for engaging with followers and for managing online customer relationships will also be covered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Spring Only

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 337 - Managerial Economics


    This course provides an introduction to economics with a focus on topics relevant to decision-making in business. These include market demand, the theory of the firm in competitive, monopolistic and monopsonistic markets, aggregate demand and supply, the quantity theory of money, forecasting revenues and costs, discounting and the cost of capital, and industry studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 342 - Sports and Entertainment Marketing


    The world of sports and entertainment is not immune to market forces that necessitate the application of sound marketing practices. Students will study successful and unsuccessful marketing efforts of actual entities ranging from sports to music to cinema. Students will be required to analyze the effectiveness of several sports and entertainment marketing programs via field study exercises and case studies. Students will also complete detailed marketing projects for a sports or entertainment franchise of their choice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
       

    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 343 - JYS: Work and Happiness


    This course will provide a thoughtful engagement with the history of how the ideas of work and happiness have evolved in the United States in the context of the development of the American economy. Students will engage a wide range of historic views through research and interaction with assigned reading and guest speakers. The course will focus on helping students develop a clear, informed, and deeply thoughtful personal view of the meaning of work and happiness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Fall semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 351 - Applied Statistics


    The course will prepare students to use statistical techniques for making sound and evidenced based business decisions. The development of analytical skills through the study of statistical methods of collecting, summarizing, and analyzing and interpreting data such as Sampling, Hypothesis Testing, Correlation, Regression and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) will be presented and applied to business problem solving.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Fall semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 354 - Business Intelligence & Analytics


    This course introduces students to fundamentals of information technology and business data analysis techniques that aid researchers in producing decision support resources to make good decisions. Students will be challenged to organize and present data. Students will appreciate the scope and limitations of statistical models through interpretation and application. Students will use case studies to tackle business applications that employ data analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUSS 193 Office Applications  OR BUSS 351 Applied Statistics  

    Offered: Fall Semester 

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 355 - Administrative Accounting


    This is an accounting course that is intended for non-accountants. It is designed to provide a basic understanding of financial accounting from the management perspective.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Every Spring semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 356 - Administrative Finance


    Current practices of the financial department of a firm are studied. The course provides a framework for decision making and problem solving regarding financial matters. The study of budgets and the budgeting process will be introduced. Students will learn how to interpret and analyze a firm’s financial statements. In addition, students will learn how corporations raise money from investors through private and public bond and stock offerings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
       

    Offered: Spring semester 

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 358 - Money, Credit and Financial Intermediaries


    This course covers the concepts and economic implications of money, credit, and the banking system. Topics covered include management of the money supply by central banks, the role of financial intermediaries, and monetary policy and its effect on price levels, output, foreign trade, and employment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
       

    Offered: Fall semester (Odd years)

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 362 - Principles and Practices of Negotiations


    This course will focus on the theory of negotiation and the methods and techniques necessary to reach a satisfactory conclusion to negotiations which might arise in a variety of different situations. Through lecture and periodic in-class exercises, students will learn and practice the elements of negotiation, how to prepare for negotiation, and how to negotiate. Emphasis will be placed on the necessity to adopt negotiating strategies and techniques which will be most effective in getting the job done and in meeting the objectives of their organization.

    Prerequisites & Notes
       

    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 364 - Investment Management


    This course is an introduction to investment management. It balances leading academic investing theory with practical approaches to navigating today’s complex investment environment. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between risk and return, the importance of investment policy, portfolio construction and management, investor psychology, and the definition and achievement of investment goals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUSS 319 Managerial Finance   

    Offered: Fall semester (Even years)

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 390 - Organizational Leadership


    Students will study individual, group behavior, and leadership in business organizations, including such topics as power, organizational culture, organizational change, and the use of AI in organizational leadership. Leadership theories, followership principles, and interdisciplinary thinking will be learned and applied using contemporary case studies. Students will complete a practical research project on a company of their choice throughout the semester. Research will include analysis of corporate mission, vision, and strategic plan, organizational structure, physical plant, logos, marketing, web presence, leadership, and personal interviews.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 391 - Sustainable Value


    This course examines sustainability from different perspectives. This course focuses on the post-financial crisis advancement of sustainability in a global economy. Topics include sustainable investing and environmental social governance factors. This course examines sustainability through readings, research, and the use of a portfolio simulation package. International real case analyses and comparisons are an integral component of this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Spring semester (Even years)

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 418 - International Economics and Finance


    This course covers the concepts and practical applications related to international trade theory and international financial markets. Topics include trade theory, exchange rates and exchange rate risk, international money and capital markets, and international financing decisions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
       

    Offered: Fall semester (Odd years)

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 425 - Directed Study


    This course, open to seniors and qualified juniors, is a student-initiated and planned exploration of an advanced topic in an area of special interest not available in the standard curriculum.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to senior and qualified junior undergraduate students. Permission from the department. Requires approval from the Dean & VPAA.

    Offered: As needed

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 430 - Special Topics in Business


    Occasionally the department offers special topical courses focusing on current issues, trends, or changes in the field of business not covered elsewhere in the curriculum. Topics vary but include the general areas of accounting, business, information management, international business, management, and marketing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: On special occasions

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 449 - Business Seminar and Beyond


    This is a capstone course for students to expand their current knowledge about career development and career management within their profession. Students enrolled in the course will examine current business issues, solutions, and trends to further prepare them for employment and further advancement opportunities in corporate, government, nonprofits, and entrepreneurial careers. Through class discussions, presentations of guest speakers, mock interviews, and the development of their career portfolio, students will gain hands-on experience in searching for and obtaining employment after graduation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Seniors only.

    Offered: Fall semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 475 - Production and Operations Management


    This course is intended to be an introduction to the field of operations management. Over the timeframe of this course students will survey the field of operations in both the services and manufacturing areas. Students will be introduced to concepts ranging from general management, statistics, and marketing to industrial engineering and quality theory and practices. The class will cover operational flows from the overall strategic issues of designing products and services, and making major capacity and location decisions through the operating processes and control systems, including well-supported quantitative applications. Among the many topics to be covered, would include product and service design, capacity planning, inventory management, and scheduling and project management. Students will delve into Six Sigma and other quality and continuous improvement applications. Additionally, students will be introduced to quantitative aids that support the quality of products and services.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 479 - Strategic Management


    This capstone course involves the analysis of the competitive business environment, formulation and implementation of business strategy, and policy-making from the perspective of middle and top management. Emphasis is placed on developing analytical skills and decision-making ability through case studies, class discussions, and field trips.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department. Seniors only.

    Offered: Spring semester

    Credits: 3

  
  • BUSS 486 - Supply Chain Management


    This course provides the learner with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of supply chain management and the process of creating a professional supply chain management strategy. Topics include portfolio relationships, procurement of equipment, parts and services, outsourcing, sourcing and global supply management strategies, negotiations, and contract and relationship management. The learner will be immersed in ethics and social responsibilities, quality control, and many other aspects of business management along with demand, logistics, and value network management.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Spring semester (Odd years)

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUSS 492 - Co-Operative Internship


    The BUSS492 Co-operative Internship offers students hands-on experience in Business Management through placements with relevant organizations/businesses. Students will integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, enhancing their skills and understanding of the field.

    Credits: 12
 

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