2019-2020 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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EDU 582 - Staff Evaluation & Professional Development, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all School Leadership candidates.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 580 , EDU 581
This course is aligned with standard 2: A Culture of Learning. Candidates who complete this course will have the knowledge, skills and dispositions to promote the success of all students by promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program, applying best practice to student learning, and designing comprehensive professional development plans at the building and individual levels.
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EDU 583 - Continuous Improvement Planning, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all School Leadership candidates.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 580 , EDU 581 or EDU 581 , EDU 582 .
Corequisite(s): Taken concurrently with EDU 584
This course is aligned with standard 1: A Shared Vision and standard 2: A Culture for Learning. Core concepts include an in-depth study of essential elements of developing, implementing, and evaluating plans for continuous improvement; analyzing information and data sources; developing a school vision and establishing a culture of high standards of learning for all; developing and sustaining a professional learning community; and making decisions based on research, expertise of teachers, and recognized standards.
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EDU 584 - Pupil Services & Community Resources, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all School Leadership candidates.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 580 , EDU 581 or EDU 581 , EDU 582 .
This course is aligned with the following standards and will address content specific to each area: Standard 1 – Candidates completing this course will have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a school vision of learning supported by the school community; Standard 1.5 – Candidates completing this course will develop the competence to promote community involvement in school vision; Standard 4 – Candidates will develop the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by collaborating with families and other community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
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EDU 585 - Legal & Ethical Issues, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all School Leadership candidates.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 580 , EDU 581 or EDU 581 , EDU 582 , EDU 583 , EDU 584 .
Corequisite(s): Taken concurrently with EDU 586 .
This course is designed to focus on legal and ethical aspects of school leadership responsibilities. It will address the legal structure of educational institutions, the legal rights and responsibilities of students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, and community members. Ethical topics will also be addressed specific to all members and issues included in the greater school community. Candidates in this course will be able to: understand the legal structure in relationship to court actions and the governance structure in schools; understand the interrelationship and application of federal and state constitutions, and federal and state statutes and common law; distinguish policy from legal issues; identify when expert legal assistance is needed; and understand the components of a professional code of ethics.
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EDU 586 - School Leadership Internship I, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all School Leadership candidates.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 580 , EDU 581 or EDU 581 , EDU 582 , EDU 583 , EDU 584 .
These two courses will run consecutively over the Fall and Spring semesters of a given academic year. All candidates are required to successfully complete this internship to meet degree and licensure requirements. Each semester will consist of a weekly seminar and a total of 150 hours of administrative work in the assigned school district. Candidates will be paired with a licensed, practicing school administrator during each semester. All of the principal standards will be addressed in the internship. The final assessment for the internship will consist of a triangulation of data from the practicing school administrator, the candidate, and the University supervisor.
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EDU 587 - School Leadership Internship II, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all School Leadership candidates.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 580 , EDU 581 or EDU 581 , EDU 582 , EDU 583 , EDU 584 .
These two courses will run consecutively over the Fall and Spring semesters of a given academic year. All candidates are required to successfully complete this internship to meet degree and licensure requirements. Each semester will consist of a weekly seminar and a total of 150 hours of administrative work in the assigned school district. Candidates will be paired with a licensed, practicing school administrator during each semester. All of the principal standards will be addressed in the internship. The final assessment for the internship will consist of a triangulation of data from the practicing school administrator, the candidate, and the University supervisor.
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EDU 588 - Management of Resources, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all School Leadership candidates.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 580 , EDU 581 or EDU 581 , EDU 582 , EDU 583 , EDU 584 , EDU 585 , EDU 586 .
Corequisite(s): Taken concurrently with EDU 587 .
This course will address the financial and economic factors in the school setting. It will include the following: school funding in Ohio and respective states; the role of federal and state funds; a historical perspective of school funding; knowledge of school levies, bond issues, millage, property valuation, revenue and expenses; school district and building accounts; grant writing; public vs. private school funding; site-based budgeting; zero-based budgeting; and the roles of state and federal government specific to resources.
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EDU 589 - Contemporary Issues for School Leaders, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all School Leadership candidates.
Prerequisite(s): All School Leadership courses.
This course is aligned with all of the School Principal Standards. Candidates who complete this course (the last course in the program) will have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by: (1)facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a school vision of learning supported by the school community. (2)promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program, applying the best practice to student learning, and designing comprehensive professional growth plans for staff. (3) managing the organization, operations, and resources in a way that promotes a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. (4) collaborating with families and other community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. (5) acting with integrity, fairly, and in an ethical manner. (6) understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context. This course is an advanced seminar that will address topics specific to current issues in education. School reform, NCLB, accountability, assessment, diversity, employment opportunities, in addition to candidate-solicited topics, will be addressed.
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EDU 594 - Remediation Across the Curriculum, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all Mild/Moderate Educational Needs candidates.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 573 , EDU 574 , EDU 577
This course is designed to give an understanding of the K-12 curriculum to students who are seeking the Intervention Specialist license in Mild/Moderate Educational Needs. Integrated content methods and accommodations in reading/language arts, math, science/health, and social studies will be explored. Methods and materials used to teach these students with mild/moderate educational needs (ages 5-21) will be examined.
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EDU 596 - Culturally Responsive Curriculum & Instruct., 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all Teaching & Learning candidates
In this course, candidates will develop the ability to integrate multicultural perspectives in the material they teach and the instruction they employ. Candidates will develop methods of teaching 21st Century skills such as effective social and cross-cultural communication and effective team work in diverse environments. Field application of knowledge and skills required.
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EDU 597 - Differentiation in Effective Learning Environ., 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all Teaching & Learning candidates
Candidates will explore research-based instructional strategies that effectively meet the needs of diverse learners. Included are approaches for students with diverse learning abilities, from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and with English as an emerging language. Candidates will be able to think creatively, reason effectively, make judgments and decisions to solve problems in order to plan and assess differentiated instructional strategies as an outcome of this course. Additionally, candidates will be able to communicate clearly as they collaborate and work creatively with others to produce integrated outcomes in this process. Field application of knowledge and skills required.
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EDU 598 - Capstone Experience, 3 credit hours
Notes: Required of all Teaching & Learning candidates
Candidates will focus on integrating their experiences in the teaching and learning specialization while developing the leadership skills of effective teachers. These include collaboration with other teachers; developing partnerships with community, businesses and parents; and garnering necessary resources. Candidates will be guided in the development of their professional portfolio in this course.
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EDU 600 - The Superintendency in the 21st Century, 3 credit hours
This course is aligned with the Ohio Superintendent Standards 1, 2, and 3. It is also aligned with the OLAC Areas 1, 2, 3, and 6. In this course, the candidate will complete the McBer Leadership Profile that will provide baseline data in specific school leadership motives and attributes. This initial candidate profile will establish a starting point for leadership development that will continue throughout the Superintendency Licensure Program, including the Superintendency Internship. The candidates will have the opportunity to develop their profile in a research-based manner to best prepare themselves for a successful Superintendency.
This course will focus on the content areas of vision, continuous improvement, district work, community and collaboration, and policies and governance. It will also include areas of data and decision making, goal setting, community engagement and process, and board of education development and the governance process.
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EDU 601 - The Focus on Student Learning, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU 600
This course is aligned with the Ohio Superintendent Standard 4 - Instruction, and the OLAC Area 3 - Instruction and the Learning Process. The content areas of focus in this course include: district-wide curriculum; development and implementation of high-quality instruction; a comprehensive assessment system; a curricular program that provides for all students; processes for program monitoring and assessment; and quality professional development for staff.
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EDU 602 - The School District Focus, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU 600 & EDU 601
This course is aligned with the Ohio Superintendent Standard 5 - Resources, and the OLAC Area - The Resource Management Process. The content areas of focus in this course include: human resources; fiscal responsibilities; operational matters; staff acquisition and support; timely scheduling; prioritizing; technology support and materials; facilities and operation.
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EDU 603 - The Internship for the Superintendency, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU 600 , EDU 601 & EDU 602
This course is aligned with the Ohio Superintendent Standards and the OLAC (Ohio Leadership Advisory Council) Areas. This internship will involve the graduate candidate in significant projects, experiences, and activities that align with school superintendent job responsibilities. The internship will take place over 12-14 months including the beginning and ending of the school year responsibilities, and all of the superintendent commitments throughout the academic year. A weekly seminar will also occur where graduate candidates will showcase their school district and share and reflect on their specific internship experiences. The seminars will also feature current school superintendents in a dialogue format that will expose the graduate candidate to the various superintendent leadership styles and the unique qualities of each represented school district.
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EDU 604 - The Internship for the Superintendency, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU 600 , EDU 601 , EDU 602 & EDU 603
This course is aligned with the Ohio Superintendent Standards and the OLAC (Ohio Leadership Advisory Council) Areas. This internship will involve the graduate candidate in significant projects, experiences, and activities that align with school superintendent job responsibilities. The internship will take place over 12-14 months including the beginning and ending of the school year responsibilities, and all of the superintendent commitments throughout the academic year. A weekly seminar will also occur where graduate candidates will showcase their school district and share and reflect on their specific internship experiences. The seminars will also feature current school superintendents in a dialogue format that will expose the graduate candidate to the various superintendent leadership styles and the unique qualities of each represented school district.
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EGR 101 - Introduction to Engineering, 1 credit hour
This course introduces the student to the engineering profession, basic engineering skills and knowledge, engineering approach to problem solving, and the engineering design process. The course exposes and enables the student to develop hands-on engineering design experience, teamwork and leadership skills, communication skills, experimentation skills, as well as engineering ethics. It also provides an introduction to computer tools used by engineers (spreadsheet, word processing, presentation software, and MATLAB).
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EGR 102 - Introduction to Engineering Design & Analysis, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 101
This course introduces students to numerical skills such as estimation, graphing, interpolation, statistics, mathematical modeling & programming using MATLAB and excel. These techniques & tools are applied to applicable engineering problems and open-ended engineering design projects. Students are also introduced to and apply engineering economics and project management techniques in their design projects.
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EGR 103 - Engineering Graphics, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): EGR 101
A brief introduction to computer-aided drafting for prospective engineers.
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EGR 110 - History of Engineering & Technology, 1 credit hour
This course covers the history of engineering & technical development over the course of human history with the intent of providing students an overview of the development of public works, machinery & other technical inventions that have influenced and enabled societal progress.
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EGR 200 - Statics & Dynamics, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 102 , MTH 141 , PHY 131
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MTH 142 may be take concurrently
The study of force systems in two and three dimensions to explore the principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies and simple structures. Frictional forces, centroids, and moments of inertia are also discussed. Dynamics of particles, including kinematics and kinetics are presented. The course makes extensive use of vector method. These tools and techniques are applied to engineering problems and engineering applications.
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EGR 201 - Mechanics of Materials, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 200 , MTH 142 , PHY 132 & PHY 152 .
This course provides an introduction to the mechanical behavior of materials, principal stresses and strains, stress-strain relationships, deflections, bending, deformations of rigid bodies due to forces and moments. Determination of stresses and deformation for axial, flexural, torsional, thermal, and combined loadings. Safe working stresses, yield and failure points. Includes laboratory and design project.
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EGR 202 - Creativity & Design Thinking, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 102
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EGR 200 may be taken concurrently.
In Creativity & Design Thinking students unpack each step of the design thinking process and become familiar with the design thinker’s toolkit. Students will develop skills as visual thinkers, strategists, and storytellers through a hybrid of lecture, seminar-type discussions, and collaborative projects. Students will learn a set of creative thinking tools and gain an introductory overview of the theoretical models of creativity. The creative thinking tools and experiential learning activities in the course offer the necessary background for EGR 306 Product Design & Entrepreneurship and upper level design projects.
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EGR 203 - Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics I, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 200 and MTH 142
Corequisite(s): CHM 112
The course covers the basics of energy conservation, transfer & conversion to work through the study of the 1st & 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, including an introduction to the principle of entropy, ideal gas, enthalpy, control mass, and control volume systems. Fluid Mechanics concepts covered include fluid statics & dynamics, hydrostatics, fluid measurements, conservation of mass, momentum & energy, Bernoulli equation and viscous flow in pipes. Frictional effects, are covered with an introduction to compressible flow & aerodynamics. The basic mechanisms of heat transfer, including conduction, convection & radiation, heat engines, refrigeration, and heat pumps are covered. The course includes a lab and a design project.
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EGR 300 - Electronics, Circuits & Devices, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PHY 131 , PHY 151 , PHY 132 , PHY 152
The course addresses electronics, circuits, and electrical devices to provide the basics for controls & system design. Includes a design project.
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EGR 301 - Engineering Materials & Manufacturing, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 201 and CHM 112
Introduction to the structure, properties, processing & manufacturing of materials used in engineering applications. Topics include: material structure (bonding, crystalline and non-crystalline structures, imperfections); equilibrium microstructures; diffusion, nucleation, growth, microstructure, properties, processing and manufacturing of: steel, ceramics, polymers and composites; creep and yield; fracture mechanics, modes of failure; and the selection of materials and appropriate performance indices. Includes a lab and design project.
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EGR 303 - Sensors and Controls, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 201 , EGR 300 , PHY 132 & PHY 152 .
Measurements of temperature, light, force, pressure, displacement, velocity, acceleration, flow, and strain. Sensor characteristics and calibration. Electric machines, controls, and actuators. Computer interfacing, microcontrollers, and programmable logic controllers. Includes a lab and a design project.
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EGR 304 - Experimental Engineering, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 201 & EGR 203
Experimental investigation of engineering systems. Plan & design, perform, analyze and report experimental results of a single and complex engineering systems. Perform experiments individually and as a group. Oral and written reports. Includes a design project.
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EGR 305 - Global Engineering Experience, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 203 , EGR 300 , EGR 301 & EGR 304
This course is designed to provide the student with an interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and exposure to international engineering projects, specifically projects in the developing world. The course will expose students to the grand challenges of society and the need for various stakeholders (engineers, scientists, policy-makers, etc) to collaborate and to develop, test, and implement innovative, appropriate, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. Topics such as systems thinking, green engineering, sustainability life cycle analysis, life cycle cost analysis will be covered. This course has an international component whereby students travel abroad at the end of the semester to implement their semester-long projects.
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EGR 306 - Product Design & Entrepreneurship, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 202 , EGR 203 , EGR 301 & MGT 340
This course presents multidisciplinary content from engineering & business with an emphasis on the process of product development and entrepreneurship. The steps in the product development process are presented to give shape to a design idea to make a commercially viable product. This course will teach teams of students how to develop product concepts and business plans in the design of new and innovative products. Emphasis will be placed on identifying user needs, concept generation, construct an Alpha prototype fabrication, and present the prototype with a business case in support of the product.
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EGR 310 - Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 203 & MTH 245
This is a follow-on course to the first course in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics for engineering students. The Second Law and principle of entropy and irreversibility is given a thorough treatment. Power plant and automotive-engine cycles are covered. Compressible flow (gas dynamics) is given comprehensive treatment to include aircraft-engine flow, rocket propulsion & shock waves. Includes a design project.
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EGR 410 - Heat Transfer, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 203
This is a comprehensive course on heat transfer that covers all modes: conduction, convection & radiation. Numerical methods for solving each mode are introduced. Software and computer simulations for each mode are also introduced. Thermal-system design project.
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EGR 420 - Direct Energy Conversion, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 203 & EGR 300
The course involves description and analysis of power-generation and storage technologies for ground & space systems. The analysis of the chemical, electrolysis and thermodynamic processes, and range of application of various direct-conversion and storage devices are addressed. Direct-energy technologies include: solar-photovoltaic cells, fuel cells, thermionics, dynamic, wind turbines, hydroelectric, radioisotopes and nuclear fission. Storage technologies include batteries, regenerative fuel-cells, hydro and flywheels. Applications to various systems such as buildings, automobiles and spacecraft will be addressed.
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EGR 463 - Engineering Seminar, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Junior or higher standing
The course is designed to prepare the student for professional engineering employment. It provides opportunities for professional development of undergraduate students and raise awareness of the various issues they may face in their professional careers. Topics include resumes, hiring, interview techniques, negotiation techniques, engineering ethics, professional and societal responsibilities, lifelong learning, diversity, creative problem-solving, goals, quality, timeliness, interaction & cooperation, leadership, continuous improvement. Written reports and oral presentations.
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EGR 464 - Engineering Capstone I, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing
This course requires students to determine and define a real-world design or analysis problem and work with both faculty and external mentors. The course is offered in two semesters, with the first semester of 2 credit hours for purposes of identifying and defining a problem; the second semester of 3 credit hours for completing the project under faculty and external mentorship.
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EGR 465 - Engineering Capstone II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EGR 464
This course requires students to determine and define a real-world design or analysis problem and work with both faculty and external mentors. The course is offered in two semesters, with the first semester of 2 credit hours for purposes of identifying and defining a problem; the second semester of 3 credit hours for completing the project under faculty and external mentorship.
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ENG 050 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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ENG 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
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ENG 111 - College Composition, 3 credit hours
A first course in college-level writing, emphasizing such fundamentals as clarity, coherence, organization, grammatical and mechanical correctness, logic, as well as good content. ENG 111 should be taken in the first year, preferably in the first semester.
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ENG 125 - Introduction to Literature: Fiction, Poetry, and Drama, 3 credit hours
An introduction to the major genres of literature: poetry, fiction and drama. Emphasis on the interpretive skills necessary to understand and appreciate these genres.
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ENG 129(I) - Special Topics, 2-3 credit hours
Special topics.
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ENG 131 - Workshop in Exposition and Argument, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or placement.
Assignments in writing expository and argumentative prose with particular emphasis on content development. Core requirement; Students required to take ENG 111 should take it during their first semester at BW, and should take ENG 131 no later than their third semester at BW.
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ENG 131H - Honors Workshop in Exposition and Argument, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): This course is open to students formally accepted into the Honors Program. This course is a common experience for all students.
Assignments in writing expository and argumentative prose with particular emphasis on content development.
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ENG 210 - Introduction to the Study of Language, 3 credit hours
An introduction to linguistics focusing on the nature of language; its role in human society; its acquisition in childhood and its development; and the sounds, forms, and structures of English from Anglo-Saxon times to the present, with emphasis on current American English and its regional, social, ethnic, and gender variations. No previous work in linguistics is necessary. Required of all English majors.
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ENG 213 - Applied English Grammar, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
A study of English grammar, usage, mechanics, syntax, and sentence structure. The course will emphasize the application of traditional grammar in formal and professional writing and include analysis of grammar in different contexts. Required for AYA Licensure.
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ENG 215 - Career Pathways for English and Creative Writing Majors, 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 and one english literature course
In this workshop, students develop their knowledge of career paths for English and Creative Writing majors and minors. Students will create professional job applications and learn how to use Career Services resources and to apply their critical, creative and literary skills to their professional development.
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ENG 220 - Literature for Adolescents, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
This course provides an overview of literature for adolescents, focusing on texts that are both classic and contemporary. The course will emphasize literary analysis within cultural contexts. Required for AYA Integrated Language Arts licensure.
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ENG 233 - Workshop in Creative Writing, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Students entering Poetry and Fiction topics must have completed ENG 131 and ENG 125 . Students entering Playwriting topics must have ENG 131 and either ENG 125 or THE 100 .
Assignments in writing poetry, fiction or playwriting. Repeatable as different topics.
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ENG 241I - Survey of British Literature I, 3 credit hours
A study of selected major British works from the Anglo-Saxon times to 1798, read in their historical contexts.
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ENG 242I - Survey of British Literature II, 3 credit hours
A study of selected major British works from 1798 to the twentieth century, read in their historical contexts.
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ENG 251D - Survey of American Literature I, 3 credit hours
A study of selected works that represent American literature from colonial times through the Civil War, read in their historical contexts.
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ENG 252D - Survey of American Literature II, 3 credit hours
A study of selected works that represent American literature from Civil War through the twentieth century, read in their historical contexts.
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ENG 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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ENG 263(I,D) - Seminar, 2-4 credit hours
Varied topics oriented to the non-major.
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ENG 280I - Survey of World Literature, 3 credit hours
A study of selected classics that represent the growth and development of world literature from Ancient to Early Modern Times, read in their historical contexts. Varied topics.
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ENG 305 - Workshop in Advanced Expository and Argumentative Writing, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 or exemption
An advanced course in expository and argumentative prose for students who have successfully completed ENG 131 .
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ENG 307 - Advanced Creative Writing, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 233
Intensive workshop specializing in advanced fiction and poetry writing. Designed for students who have taken prerequisite workshops in either or both genres.
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ENG 308 - Nature Writing, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
Instruction and practice in specialized forms of writing.
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ENG 309(SX) - Grant Writing, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
Instruction and practice in specialized forms of writing.
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ENG 316(I,D) - Studies in Literary History, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Six hours of ENG at the 100 or 200 level.
Courses offered under this number are designed to provide advanced study of specific periods in the history of British or American literature.
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ENG 328(I,D,X) - Studies of Major Authors, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Six hours of ENG at the 100 or 200 level.
Courses offered under this number concentrate on the work of a single major writer or of a small group of closely-allied writers.
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ENG 335I - Studies in World Literature, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Six hours of ENG at the 100 or 200 level.
A study of selected works in translation from the great literatures of the world.
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ENG 336(I,D) - Studies in Specific Genres, Themes or Modes, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Six hours of ENG at the 100 or 200 level.
Courses offered under this number offer intensive study of the development of a single genre, such as the epic, novel or biography; or of a particular literary mode, such as satire or tragedy; or of a recurring theme as it can be traced in various eras and cultures.
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ENG 350 - Advanced Creative Writing II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 307
Process-intensive workshop emphasizing commitment to creative writing through the practice of artistic discipline. Students will conceive and create chapbook or chapbook-length works.
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ENG 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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ENG 450 - Seminar in Creative Writing, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 233 , ENG 307
A “Special Topics,” capstone seminar and workshop, primarily for students majoring or minoring in Creative Writing.
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ENG 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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ENG 463 - Seminar, 1-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Written consent of the instructor.
Varied topics. May be counted toward “Advanced Studies in English” requirement.
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ENG 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
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ENT 050 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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ENT 215 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship, 3 credit hours
This overview course will give students an awareness of the skills, knowledge and abilities needed to be a successful entrepreneur. An objective of the course is to develop students’ ability to become opportunity-focused and recognize their own entrepreneurial potential. Students will examine a framework that views entrepreneurship as a process that emphasizes the individual, the environment, the organization. Topics such as entrepreneurship, family businesses, social entrepreneurship, and innovation will be explored.
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ENT 315 - Managing a Growing Venture, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MKT 230 or AMG 301
This course helps students understand the different functional areas involved in managing and growing an entrepreneurial enterprise. Students will gain a greater understanding of the interdependencies within an organization. Topics such as hiring employees, guerrilla marketing, networking, legal forms of an organization, relationship-building, advisory boards, and venture capital are explored, and financial issues confronting entrepreneurs are explored in broad terms.
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ENT 415X - Entrepreneurship Capstone Experience, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENT 215
Corequisite(s): ENT 315
In this capstone course, entrepreneurship students will complete an immersion into an entrepreneurial experience. Students will have the option of pursuing one of two paths depending on their personal interests: 1) develop a comprehensive business plan for a new venture idea, or 2) working with an external new venture to develop and refine the organization’s business plan.
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ENV 101 - Principles of Environmental Science, 3 credit hours
This course focuses on the scientific principles that serve as the foundation for environmental science and emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the field, with specific examples given from the biological/ecological, chemical, and geological perspectives. Students will explore how the global environment functions and develop a deeper understanding of the complexity of environmental issues.
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ENV 201 - Energy and Climate, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENV 101
Two of the most critical environmental issues are sufficient energy resources for an expanding population and the impacts the combustion/utilization of these energy resources on Earth’s climate. This course will provide a scientific foundation for examining energy and climate change, with special emphasis given on understanding the rate of climate change over the past century in relation to past climate change.
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ENV 464 - Environmental Science Capstone, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Senior status or consent of instructor
This course is the capstone experience for the Environmental Science major designed to give students an opportunity to integrate the experiences and coursework within the major. Students will utilize the wide range of knowledge and skills acquired in other courses to complete an interdisciplinary environmental science research project led by the instructor while acquiring and refining crucial skills such as research design, analysis, presentation, and teamwork that will prepare them for a career in environmental sciences.
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FNC 050 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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FNC 243 - Personal Finance, 3 credit hours
This course studies the principles of personal finance with an emphasis on personal taxes, cash and savings instruments, consumer loans, stock and bond investments, real estate, insurance, and retirement planning.
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FNC 280 - Applied Financial Statistics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ACC 245 and MTH 120 or higher
This course will focus on statistical techniques for the analysis of financial market data, including stocks, options, etc. The course objective is to equip students with fundamental statistical analytical techniques to be prepared for careers in the accounting and finance professions. The course provides students with a solid foundation of statistical problem solving empirical methods coupled with the ability to critically evaluate financial data and findings. Financial applications are emphasized but the course serves areas of business applications where statistical concepts are needed. All applications will be analyzed using Bloomberg and Excel.
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FNC 342 - Corporate & Organizational Finance, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ACC 211 or ACC 213
This course is a study of the sources and uses of funds within an organization, the returns and risks related to an organization’s working capital and capital budgeting decisions.
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FNC 441 - Behavioral Finance, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): FNC 280 and FNC 342
Behavioral finance is an approach to understanding financial phenomena that models decision-makers as less than perfectly rational actors. In trying to understand the specific ways in which behavior departs from full rationality, behavioral finance incorporates important findings from other social sciences, such as psychology, sociology, and economics. This course overviews traditional financial theory, considers perceived irrationalities in decisions and markets, and explores the social and psychological underpinnings of decision flaws.
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FNC 444I - International Financial Management, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): FNC 280 and FNC 342
This course is a study of foreign exchange markets, the management of foreign exchange exposure, multinational capital budgeting, international portfolio management, transfer pricing, multinational taxation, international securities, and interest rate risk management.
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FNC 445 - Principles of Investments, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): FNC 280 and FNC 342
This course emphasizes techniques of security analysis, evaluation of portfolios and investment strategies including the use of derivatives.
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FNC 446 - Intermediate Finance, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): FNC 280 and FNC 342
This advanced course covers selected topics in financial management such as financial analysis, forecasting, working capital management, capital budgeting, long-term financing, cost of capital and dividend policies.
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FNC 464 - Real Estate Finance & Investments, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ACC 245 , FNC 280 and FNC 342
The course will provide terminology, concepts, principles, and analytical techniques related to financing of and investment in real estate. It provides an understanding of risks and rewards associated with investing in and financing of both residential and commercial real estate. Concepts covered are used in many careers related to real estate. They include investing, financing including development financing, appraising, buying and leasing real estate - both residential and commercial.
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FNC 465 - Risk Management in Financial Institutions, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): FNC 280 and FNC 342
The course examines various types of financial institutions (banks, investment companies, insurance companies, etc.), the risks (credit risk, market risk, interest rate risk, etc.) inherent in the assets and liabilities of those institutions, and the tools and techniques available for measuring and managing those risks including portfolio diversification, duration, Value at Risk models, and RAROC. Note: This course satisfies the CPA Exam’s requirements for “other business courses” but does not satisfy any portion of the “accounting hours” requirement.
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FNC 485 - Empirical Methods in Finance, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): FNC 280 and FNC 342 - waived for Statistics minors
The objective of this course is to provide financial statistical models and their applications of data in corporate finance and investments. Emphasis will be on intuitive reasoning and applied statistical modeling rather than mathematical proofs. All applications will be analyzed using software such as SAS. Bloomberg will be the primary source of data for this course. Students at the end of the course will have a working knowledge of financial data and also gain expertise in SAS software to conduct the analysis.
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FNC 488 - Financial Modeling Capstone, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): FNC 445 and FNC 446
The course applies economic theories to solve various problems in financial management and investments. Using a hands-on approach to building financial spreadsheet models, the student will gain knowledge of numerical and graphical practices. These include but are not limited to asset return calculations, portfolio theory, index models, and the capital asset pricing model, option pricing models, bond pricing, equity valuation, LBOs and investment performance analysis. MS Excel is the primary tool to implement these financial models, however, the course will also make use of statistics and probability. In a nutshell, this course focuses on the practical application of financial modeling using Excel. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with tools to assist them in making and supporting management decisions. In terms of subject matter, students should be comfortable with equity and fixed-income derivatives, portfolio math, reading financial statements, free cash flow projections, and cost of capital calculations such as WACC. The bulk of our time will be spent building models and utilizing Excel, and data from internet resources, and Bloomberg.
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FNC 545 - Principles of Investments, 3 credit hours
This course emphasizes techniques of security analysis, evaluation of portfolios and investment strategies including the use of derivatives.
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FNC 546 - Intermediate Finance, 3 credit hours
An advanced course covering selected topics in financial management such as financial analysis, forecasting, working capital management, capital budgeting, long-term financing, the cost of capital and dividend policies.
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FNC 548 - Financial Management I, 3 credit hours
This is a foundation class in finance for MBA students. The course covers the basic concepts, tools, and techniques needed to make financial decisions. The topics covered in this course will include, Financial Tools (Ratio Analysis, Time value of money – PV, FV, NPV, IRR, Payback, PI etc. in evaluating projects), Valuation of Securities and Projects (Fixed Income, equity), and Risk and Return.
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FNC 565 - Risk Management in Financial Institutions, 3 credit hours
The course examines various types of financial institutions (banks, investment companies, insurance companies, etc.), the risks (credit risk, market risk, interest rate risk, etc.) inherent in the assets and liabilities of those institutions, and the tools and techniques available for measuring and managing those risks including portfolio diversification, duration, Value at Risk models, and RAROC. Note: This course satisfies the CPA Exam’s requirements for “other business courses” but does not satisfy any portion of the “accounting hours” requirement.
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FNC 581 - Managerial Economics, 3 credit hours
This course presents an introduction to economic issues relevant to modern day managers. The course coverage includes a range of both microeconomic and macroeconomic subjects. The course allows students to apply microeconomic theory to firm management, and learn how to use microeconomics to enhance decision making. Further, the course introduces students to macroeconomic indicators and their importance to business performance. Topics covered include demand and supply analysis, consumer theory, market price and output, production, cost, simple competitive market equilibrium, simple monopoly pricing and output determination, price discrimination, and bundling for the microeconomics portion of the course. The macroeconomics section will cover unemployment, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, the causes and consequences of recessions, and issues in global economics.
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FNC 648 - Financial Management II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): FNC 548
This course builds upon the knowledge of Finance gained in Financial Management 1. The goal of the course is to make a student more operational in the sense that the student is better trained to be in a position to do financial analysis. The course is structured to provide greater depth on core issues of valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, cost of capital, working capital management, and the workings of the foreign currency markets. The course will draw upon learning the necessary theory and utilize mini cases to achieve the desired objective. The topics covered by this course include: In-depth review of financial tools e.g. Time of value of money, Project Evaluation (Capital budgeting techniques, Risk analysis), Long term Financial Decisions (Capital Structure), Short Term Financial Decisions (Working Capital Management), International finance (Foreign Exchange Market and Risk prevention).
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FNC 698 - Independent Study, 1-6 credit hours
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FNC 746 - Financial Management, 3 credit hours
Analysis of financial information is central to financial control, forecasting and decision making. It also is central to the evaluation of customers, competitors or merger candidates. This course gives executives insight into financial statement analysis, cash flow projections, capital budget evaluation, working capital management and the primary methods of financing the corporation. Various measures of risk and methods of assessing the risk-return trade-off are also presented.
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FYE 100 - First-Year Experience, 3 credit hours
The FYE seeks to serve the whole student. The academic seminar helps students become acclimated to the academic life of the university while the transition portion of the FYE introduces students to the resources and life of the campus community. The academic seminar is on a topic designed to engage first-semester students, regardless of major/minor, in the exchange of ideas. Topics vary by section. The FYE will help students develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in writing with an emphasis on the writing process. The transition portion of the course engages students in topics that will help them succeed at BW.
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FRN 050I - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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