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COM 356 - Media Criticism Credits: 4
Studies criteria by which people evaluate the visual media of film and television. Students learn and practice established and innovative critical approaches, articulating meaning and value of wide range of visual texts.
Fulfills core Aesthetic Sensibilities and Practices theme.
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COM 358 - Film and TV Genres Credits: 4
Studies film and television genres, including history and theory of creating and understanding visual media by type. Examines definitions, meanings, cultural roles and blending of genres. Creative and analytic projects required.
Fulfills core Aesthetic Sensibilities and Practices theme.
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COM 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4
Explores topics not regularly taught but of interest to majors. Designated as repeatable; students may enroll more than once if topic changes. Prerequisites set by instructor. Lab fee for some topics.
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COM 381 - Independent Study Credits: 2 or 4
Independent semester-long course in topic not available in existing curriculum; provides curricular enrichment.
Limited availability subject to faculty workload.
May require lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative average of 2.75, adequate background to support topic, permission of instructor, advisor, department chair and registrar.
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COM 425 - Internship Credits: 2 or 4
Supervised learning experience in appropriate professional setting combining on-the-job work with related academic study. Interns maintain journal, produce portfolio and write reflective paper in addition to on-site assignments. Must be prearranged with supervisor and Registrar’s Office.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior class standing, previous coursework in field of interest and minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
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COM 491 - Senior Seminar Credits: 4
Synthesizes and extends concepts and skills developed throughout communication arts major. Students develop critical and creative thesis projects. Lab fee for some topics.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and major.
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COR 107 - The Great Conversation: Foundations in Thinking, Reading and Writing Credits: 4
Develops disciplines of listening and reading, speaking and writing, with emphasis on developing writing process through engaging multiple forms and drafts, and giving and receiving feedback. Readings and discussion focus on the question: “What is the good life?” Related themes include love, vocation, Christian character, community and justice/shalom. COR 108 and COR 109 divide COR 107 over two terms (2, 2). Incoming freshmen must take either COR 107 or both COR 108 and COR 109 during their first year.
Fulfills common core requirement.
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COR 108 - The Great Conversation: Foundations in Thinking, Reading and Writing Credits: 2
Develops disciplines of listening and reading, speaking and writing, with emphasis on developing writing process through engaging multiple forms and drafts, and giving and receiving feedback. Readings and discussion focus on the question: “What is the good life?” Related themes include love, vocation, Christian character, community and justice/shalom. COR 108 and COR 109 divide COR 107 over two terms (2, 2). Incoming freshmen must take either COR 107 or both COR 108 and COR 109 during their first year.
With COR109, fulfills common core requirement.
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COR 109 - The Great Conversation: Foundations in Thinking, Reading and Writing Credits: 2
Develops disciplines of listening and reading, speaking and writing, with emphasis on developing writing process through engaging multiple forms and drafts, and giving and receiving feedback. Readings and discussion focus on the question: “What is the good life?” Related themes include love, vocation, Christian character, community and justice/shalom. COR 108 and 109 divide COR 107 over two terms (2, 2). Incoming freshmen must take either COR 107 or both COR 108 and COR 109 during their first year.
With COR108, fulfills common core requirement.
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COR 210 - New Perspectives in Global Understanding I Credits: 0
Interpretation of cultural difference, ethnocentrism and culture’s shaping of behavior and values. Students reflect purposefully on theory and praxis of being citizen sojourners, and ask deeper questions of their global experience and reintegration into homeland.
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COR 211 - New Perspectives in Global Understanding II Credits: 0
Interpretation of cultural difference, ethnocentrism and culture’s shaping of behavior and values. Students reflect purposefully on theory and praxis of being citizen sojourners, and ask deeper questions of their global experience and reintegration into homeland.
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Computer Science |
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CPS 110 - Algorithms and Machines: An Introduction to Computer Science Credits: 4
Introduces study of computer science for nonmajor. Topics include nature of algorithms, data representation, computer architecture and expression of algorithms in modern programming languages. Also surveys history of computing, artificial intelligence and social impact of computing. Students complete significant programming project to control simple robot. (Not offered 2015-16)
Fulfills core Natural World theme.
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CPS 121 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 4
Introduces fundamental programming concepts using Python. Topics include nature of algorithms, essential control structures and data representation. Weekly programming laboratories. Lab fee.
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CPS 122 - Object-Oriented Software Development Credits: 4
Introduces object-oriented analysis and design using a statically typed programming language, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, use cases, UML modeling, design patterns and testing methods. Continued development of design and programming skills using UML and Java through weekly laboratories and a semester team project. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CPS 121 .
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CPS 221 - Software Systems Credits: 4
Introduces fundamental software systems: operating systems, computer networks, and database management systems. Common concerns such as concurrency and security. Continued development of design and programming skills using Java through weekly laboratories. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CPS 122 or familiarity with Java.
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CPS 222 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 4
Introduces analysis of algorithms; implementation of data structures; advanced methods for organizing data in primary and secondary storage; problem-solving strategies; recursion; parallel algorithms; continued development of algorithm analysis skills. Weekly laboratories introduce C++ including use of templates and Standard Template Library. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CPS 122 .
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CPS 311 - Computer Organization Credits: 4
Introduces computers as physical devices composed of gates, binary representation of information, and the assembly language level of computer description. Methods of improving performance including various forms of parallelism in hardware. (Alternate years. Not offered in 2014-15.) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CPS 122 .
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CPS 320 - Models of Computation Credits: 4
Introduces automata, including nondeterministic automata and Turing machines, formal languages, space and time complexity, NP-complete problems, data types, and virtual machines. (Alternate years: Not offered 2015-16.)
Prerequisite(s): CPS 122 and MAT 230 .
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CPS 331 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 4
Approaches to producing “intelligent” systems. Knowledge representation (both symbolic and neural network), search and machine learning. Exposure to Al programming using PROLOG. Theological and philosophical issues raised by work in Al. (Alternate years. Not offered 2015-16.)
Prerequisite(s): PHI 118 and NSM 202 .
Fulfills core Human Person theme.
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CPS 342 - Numerical Analysis Credits: 4
Introduces numerical methods for the solution of single variable equations, linear systems and differential equations. Covers polynomial interpolation, cubic splines and numerical differentiation and integration. Cross-listed as MAT 342 (Alternate years. Not Offered 2015-16.)
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CPS 343 - Parallel and High-Performance Computing Credits: 4
Introduces high-performance computing using modern hardware and software. Topics include shared memory parallelization, cluster computing, GPGPU programming, handling large data sets, and impact of data movement and memory hierarchy on performance. Programming done in C or C++. (Alternate years. Offered 2015-16.)
Prerequisite(s): CPS 222 or permission of instructor.
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CPS 352 - Database Systems Credits: 4
Explores database technology; various data models, query languages and applications program-DBMS interface. (Alternate years. Not offered 2015-16.)
Prerequisite(s): CPS 122 , CPS 221 and MAT 230 .
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CPS 353 - Internet Programming Credits: 4
Begins process of understanding theory and practice of programming for Internet. Covers a variety of languages, Internet standards and art of combining these tools within a multitier system including backend database. (Alternate years. Offered 2015-16.)
Prerequisite(s): CPS 222 .
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CPS 356 - Management Information Systems Credits: 4
Equips students to better identify management information system application opportunities in business settings and be more capable of participating in IT decision making and policy setting. (Offered periodically.)
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CPS 373 - Computer Graphics Credits: 4
Surveys interactive graphics systems. Studies two- and three-dimensional computer graphics, color models, shading, windowing, clipping, segments, hidden-surface and line removal and animation. Exposure to industry standard computer graphics library on department’s workstations. (Offered periodically.)
Prerequisite(s): CPS 222 , MAT 232 .
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CPS 382 - Applications Project Credits: 2
Interdisciplinary development of significant application useful to cosponsoring department.
Prerequisite(s): One computer science course at 200 level, plus approval of project plan by both discipline supervisors prior to registration.
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CPS 403 - Computers and Society Credits: 4
Uses and impact of computers in modern society; considers ethical and moral issues in context of Christian worldview. Nontechnical; open to all students. Students will engage in a significant social impact project during the course. (Alternate years. Not offered 2015-16.)
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
Fulfills core Civic Responsibility theme.
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CPS 425 - Internship Credits: 2 or 4
Supervised internship in an appropriate technology setting combining on-the-job experience with related academic study. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor and Registrar’s Office.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
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CPS 471 - Research I Credits: Variable
Research under supervision of faculty member in computer science. Library searches, computational/laboratory investigation, and written and oral reports may be required.
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CPS 472 - Research II Credits: Variable
Research under supervision of faculty member in computer science. Library searches, computational/laboratory investigation, and written and oral reports may be required.
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CPS 491 - Senior Seminar Credits: 2
Students work in teams to develop requirements, specifications and high-level design for computerized solution to an actual problem, including both oral reports and written documentation. Readings and class discussion related to process.
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CPS 492 - Software Development Project Credits: 4
Students work in teams to implement design developed in CPS 491 . Readings and class discussion related to process.
Prerequisite(s): CPS 491 and departmentally approved senior project proposal.
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CSP 043 - Tai Chi Credits: 0
Introduces techniques, postures and routines of Tai Chi or Wu Shu, stylized forms of self-defense that tone body and concentrate mind. (Physical education activity; no credit.)
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CSP 101 - Chinese Credits: 3
Provides Mandarin Chinese language instruction; level determined by placement test. For business concentration Chinese I is 2 credits.
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CSP 102 - Chinese Credits: 3
Provides Mandarin Chinese language instruction; level determined by placement test. For business concentration Chinese I is 2 credits.
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CSP 310 - Chinese Painting Credits: 1
Explores the basics of Chinese painting with a Chinese artist. Practices basics of Chinese water-based brushwork, and producing traditional pictures of bamboo, flowers, etc. Not available to students taking CSP 318 .
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CSP 313 - Chinese History Credits: 3
Divided into three sections: lectures, student-presentations upon significant event or person in Chinese history, and field trips to historical sites. Examines history of China from earliest beginnings to present. Familiarizes students with major dynasties of China, character, contributions and major figures. Explores many famous Chinese sites of historical importance including the Terra Cotta Soldiers, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall of China.
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CSP 317 - Contemporary Society: Public Policy and Economic Development Credits: 3
Examines two key and interrelated aspects of modern China: government policy and economic reforms. Public policy covers structure of Chinese government, social rights and legal system, and issues such as ethnic minorities, family planning and education. Economic development focuses on government policies from 1949 to present, from commune system to current market-oriented reforms. Other topics include foreign investment, pollution and the environment, and World Trade Organization. Chinese studies concentration.
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CSP 318 - Dimensions of East Asian Culture Credits: 3
Introduces Chinese visual, physical, medical and culinary arts. Each component consists primarily of hands-on practice. In Chinese painting, students learn how to hold a brush, mix pigments and paint water colors in Chinese style. Instruction about Chinese cooking and cuisines will guide how students prepare and cook ingredients into meals. For Tai Chi, students will practice for 90 minutes a day, three weeks in a row, to learn a standard Tai Chi routine and some practice in martial arts. Lectures on traditional Chinese medicine are not hands-on, although students will see TCM treatment such as acupuncture. Several lectures on unifying Chinese philosophy that underlies dimensions of Chinese culture. Chinese studies concentration.
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CSP 320 - International Business in China Credits: 3
Covers issues such as fair and ethical business practices and the factors involved in out-sourcing jobs to China. Examines the cultural differences between how Chinese and Americans do business. Students prepare a paper describing and analyzing the differences in the way that an American or international company markets its products or its franchise in China.
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CSP 325 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
Covers issues to promote understanding and adjustment to Chinese culture. Examines culture and basic values, culture shock, introductory linguistics, contextualization and factors involved in successful cross-cultural interaction. Well-known films featuring famous actors (both Western and Chinese) that focus on cross-cultural experiences will be shown and discussed each week.
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CSP 342 - Eastern Philosophy and Religion Credits: 3
Introduces concepts embedded in Chinese culture: “Yin & Yang” and the “Five Elements.” Requires in-depth student research on one topic, arising from student’s background, interests, and (conceivably) school requirements. By the end of the 13th week students submit a 15-20 page paper.
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CSP 425 - Business Internship Credits: 3
Places students in job placements to provide meaningful work experience for the three-week internships, working full-time (usually 40+hrs/week) for Chinese-owned and operated companies. Internships are true cultural immersion. Nearly all internship placements are in Xiamen city and take place from the 12th to the 14th weeks of the program.
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CSP 426 - Field Experience or Internship Credits: 3
Includes at least 90 workplace hours. Designed to help students develop an understanding of what is involved in working with an organization in China.
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ECB 101 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 4
Introduces the discipline; scarcity and comparative economic systems; pricing system within market economy; output and input markets; efficiency and equity of resource allocation in context of Christian teaching.
Fulfills core Civic Responsibility theme.
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ECB 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 4
Introduces economics of inflation, recession, unemployment, economic growth. Includes role of Federal Reserve, consequences of budget deficits, effects of international trade on U.S. economy, assessment of current policy.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 101 .
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ECB 111 - Personal Finance Credits: 2
Equips students from all disciplines to manage personal and family financial life in ways both faithful to biblical principles and financially sound. Course covers practical topics such as managing credit and debt, investing, planning for retirement, taxes, charitable giving, estate planning and insurance. Does not count for any majors, minors or concentrations in the department.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
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ECB 117 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4
Considers underlying theory and analytical aspects of accounting as control device and management tool; construction and interpretation of basic financial statements. ECB117 is a prerequisite for ECB118.
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ECB 118 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 4
Considers underlying theory and analytical aspects of accounting as control device and management tool; construction and interpretation of basic financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 117 .
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ECB 211 - Statistics in Business and Economics Credits: 4
Explores basic tools of descriptive and inferential statistics; applies probability theory, estimation, hypothesis testing and regression techniques to business and economic analysis.
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ECB 245 - Principles of Management Credits: 4
Studies fundamental concepts of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in context of individual and organizational behavior; productive and efficient management of human and material resources; role of faith in informing business practices and decision making.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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ECB 247 - Financial Management Credits: 4
Develops facility with analytical tools and understanding of business principles necessary to make optimal decisions in management of firm and to provide access to required financial resources. Topics include use of metrics, working capital management, optimal capital structure and capital budgeting.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 117 .
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ECB 277 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 4
Studies modern marketing principles and practices, focusing on basic components of marketing such as consumer behavior, marketing research, product distribution, promotion and pricing. Examines strategic marketing planning, international marketing, service and nonprofit marketing.
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ECB 291 - International Seminar: Development of Modern China Credits: 4
Summer study and travel program. See departmental information. Cross-listed as HIS 292 Spring/summer 2015.
With COR210 and 211, fulfills core Global Understanding theme.
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ECB 305 - Economic Development Credits: 4
Analyzes developing economies; surveys and critiques various development strategies; agricultural, industrial and trade policies and their effect on economic growth and human welfare.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 102 .
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ECB 307 - Environmental Economics Credits: 4
Applies microeconomic theory to specific issues in environmental and natural resource economics. Topics include market failure, cost-benefit analysis, assessment of alternative environmental policies, and an introduction to the economics of renewable, non-renewable, and common-pool resources.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 101 .
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ECB 311 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 4
Analyzes individual decision units within the economy (principally households and business firms); product and factor market analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 101 , MAT 134 or equivalent.
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ECB 313 - Econometrics Credits: 4
Explores development, testing and application of multiple regression models in economic and business analysis and forecasting.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 211 .
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ECB 320 - Business Law Credits: 4
Examines legal environment and role of courts, administrative agencies and regulatory authorities in shaping business policies and activities; law of contracts regarding individual’s relationships within business community.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of instructor.
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ECB 324 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 4
Develops macroeconomic models to analyze problems of inflation and unemployment; surveys and evaluates alternative policy proposals. Current issues stressed.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 102 , ECB 211 and MAT 134 or equivalent.
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ECB 330 - Financial Markets and Institutions Credits: 4
Examines function of financial institutions and markets in economy including roles commercial banks and other financial intermediaries and markets for financial assets play in raising funds and determining security prices.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 102 .
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ECB 341 - Christian Teaching on the Economy Credits: 2
Studies broad range of historic and contemporary Christian teaching on variety of economic issues. Explores biblical and theological basis for diverse Christian views (e.g., Reformed, Roman Catholic, Anabaptist, evangelical) and relevance of Christian teaching for contemporary policy debates.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 102 .
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ECB 346 - Human Resource Management Credits: 4
Introduces human resource planning, job analysis and design, recruiting and staffing, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, organization development, quality of work life, and government regulation in HRM field; develops awareness of personal interests, strengths and limitations, and Christian values relevant to HRM.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 245 or permission of instructor.
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ECB 348 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 4
Examination of human behavior in work organizations. Focuses on enhancing individual and organizational performance by understanding perception, personality, motivation, decision making, teams, leadership, organization structure and culture. Involves extensive group work.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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ECB 349 - Leadership in and of Organizations Credits: 4
Introduces theories, research and practical models of leadership in organizations. Interactive course exposes students to examples of successful and unsuccessful leaders, leadership in relation to Christianity; explores students’ own leadership abilities. Emphasis given to business organization leaders, though leaders from a variety of fields covered.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 245 or permission of instructor.
Fulfills core Civic Responsibility theme.
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ECB 352 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits: 4
Examines generally accepted accounting principles and underlying theory related to preparation of financial statements; current balance sheet valuation and income determination issues.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 118
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ECB 353 - Intermediate Accounting II Credits: 4
Examines generally accepted accounting principles and underlying theory related to preparation of financial statements; current balance sheet valuation and income determination issues.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 352
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ECB 361 - Forensic Accounting Credits: 4
Covers important topics associated with modern forensic and investigative accounting, using students’ accounting and analytical skills. Topics include fraud auditing, litigation support, valuation, and other key forensic topics. The objectives include understanding the principles and practices used by public accountants, internal auditors, and others to examine financial and related information.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 443 or permission of instructor
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ECB 362 - Cost Accounting Credits: 4
Examines accounting problems related to determination of cost of goods and services in manufacturing or service organization; cost behavior, job order and process cost systems, budgeting and standard costing.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 101 , ECB 118 .
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ECB 364 - Federal Income Taxation Credits: 4
Surveys basic provisions of federal income tax law as it affects both individuals and businesses; stresses federal tax policy and tax planning.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 118 .
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ECB 366 - International Economics Credits: 4
Studies causes and consequences of trade between nations; trade restrictions; policy implications in developed and developing countries. Examines structure of international monetary system; balance of payments, foreign exchange markets and international capital flows.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 101 , ECB 102 .
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ECB 369 - International Capitalisms: Asia, U.S. and Europe Credits: 2
Though internationally oriented, institutions and practices of capitalism differ across advanced industrial nations. How do these differences matter? What policies best promote prosperity in already-rich nations, given their interdependence? Considers nature of economic growth, international repercussions, competitiveness; highlights recent Japanese/U.S. experience. (Offered periodically.)
Prerequisite(s): ECB 102 .
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ECB 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4
Explores theoretical or applied topic not regularly taught. Designated as repeatable; students may enroll more than once if topic changes.
Prerequisite(s): Set by instructor.
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ECB 372 - Investment Analysis Credits: 4
Introduction to investment in financial assets including fixed income securities, common stock and derivative securities, with emphasis on development of investment objectives, security valuation and portfolio management.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 247 or permission of instructor.
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ECB 374 - Small Business Management Credits: 4
Considers marketing and management aspects of small business; startup issues including financing, budgeting, marketing, advertising, pricing and staffing. Social entrepreneurship and Christian business principles explored. Students prepare a business proposal.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 118 , ECB 277 or permission of instructor.
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ECB 381 - Independent Study Credits: 2 or 4
Independent semester-long course in topic not available in existing curriculum; provides curricular enrichment. Limited availability subject to faculty workload. May require lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative average of 2.75, adequate background to support topic, permission of instructor, advisor, department chair and registrar.
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ECB 416 - International Political Economy Credits: 4
Examines political aspects of international economic relations; global economy, development of international economic organizations and role of key national and transnational actors (e.g., United States and U.S.-based multinational corporations). Alternative theoretical approaches presented. Cross-listed as POL 416
Prerequisite(s): junior standing, POL 106 and ECB 102 .
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ECB 425 - Internship I Credits: 2-4
Combines on-the-job work experience with related academic study. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor and Registrar’s Office. Four credits maximum toward major.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
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ECB 426 - Internship II Credits: 2-4
Combines on-the-job work experience with related academic study. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor and Registrar’s Office. Four credits maximum toward major.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
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ECB 440 - International Business Credits: 4
Explores business from comprehensive global view. Examines marketing, management and financial factors managers consider upon entering international markets. Surveys human and cultural problems, organizational structures and issues of social responsibility and ethics surrounding multinational corporations. (Offered periodically.)
Prerequisite(s): ECB 118 , ECB 245 , and ECB 277 ; or permission of instructor.
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ECB 443 - Auditing Credits: 4
Examines role of auditing function in society including study of generally accepted auditing standards; the attest function and ethical standards of the profession.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 353 or permission of instructor.
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ECB 467 - Advanced Corporate Finance Credits: 4
Advanced investigation of strategic issues in corporate finance including merger/acquisition analysis and firm valuation; bankruptcy and reorganization of firm; optimal capital structure; capital budgeting models incorporating uncertainty; risk management credit policy and bond refunding analysis; and integrative extension of international financial management.
Prerequisite(s): , .
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ECB 471 - Research I Credits: 4
Individual research for senior honors thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the department.
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ECB 472 - Research II Credits: 4
Individual research for senior honors thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the department.
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ECB 491 - Senior Seminar: Economic Policy Credits: 4
Explores strengths and limitations of discipline of economics and its assumptions of rational, self-interested behavior. Requires preparation and presentation of research on a current policy issue.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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ECB 492 - Senior Seminar: Management, Strategy and Ethics Credits: 4
Case studies and discussion are used as integrative tools for analyzing strategic issues and ethical considerations in business.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing as an accounting, business or finance major.
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EDU 112 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 2
Explore the teaching profession, provide opportunities to observe and reflect upon classroom interactions at appropriate grade levels and content areas. Field experience required. Materials fee.
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EDU 113 - Introduction to Elementary Education Credits: 2
Explore the teaching profession, provide opportunities to observe and reflect upon classroom interactions at appropriate grade levels and content areas. Field experience required. Materials fee.
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EDU 114 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 2
Explore the teaching profession, provide opportunities to observe and reflect upon classroom interactions at appropriate grade levels and content areas. Field experience required. Materials fee.
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EDU 118 - Schools in Society Credits: 4
Introduces history and philosophy of American education with particular focus on issues facing communities, schools and teachers today. Materials fee.
Fulfills core Civic Responsibility theme.
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EDU 221 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education Credits: 2
Explores early childhood education; historical development, influential leaders, contemporary issues, career opportunities. Field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 112 .
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EDU 225 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 4
Studies aspects of development from birth through early adolescence; emphasizes learning process. Examines theory and research. Field experience required.
Fulfills core Human Person theme.
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EDU 226 - Adolescent Development and Learning Credits: 4
Considers theories of adolescent development, learning theories and social context within which today’s adolescents grow and learn.
Fulfills core Human Person theme.
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EDU 231 - Children’s Literature Credits: 2
Studies contemporary children’s literature; selecting, introducing and using quality literature that includes diverse backgrounds and learning styles with preschool and elementary children. Materials fee.
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EDU 232 - Adolescent Literature Credits: 4
Studies emerging field of adolescent literature, its history, its canon and its artistic quality. Focuses on critical analysis of literature and aesthetic appeal of genres used to address issues relevant to a specific audience.
Fulfills core Aesthetic Sensibilities and Practices theme and literature requirement.
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EDU 238 - The Exceptional Child Credits: 2
Explores historical, legal and educational issues related to children and adolescents with low- and high-incidence disabilities. Field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 112 or EDU 113 , EDU 118 , EDU 225 or EDU 226 , or PSY 244 .
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EDU 270 - Math Methods Credits: 3
Analyzes and applies theory for teaching math PreK–8. Field experience required. Materials fee.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MAT 205 or MAT 206 .
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EDU 300 - Theories of Language Acquisition Credits: 2
Introduces current theories of language acquisition; models of language instruction and literacy development.
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EDU 301 - Methods of Second Language Teaching Credits: 2
Examines teaching strategies for developing language skills; assessment techniques at elementary and secondary levels; historical, philosophical and legal bases for ESL and bilingual education.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 300 .
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EDU 302 - Disabilities and the Young Child Credits: 2
Explores implications of handi-capping conditions and young children in preschool and school settings; identification, service delivery models and teaching/learning strategies. Field experience required. Materials fee.
Prerequisite(s): Early childhood major and program acceptance.
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