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2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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Courses

 

English: Creative Writing
  

  • ENG 462 - Literary Editing and Publishing: Aerie Internship


    3 credit(s)
    Offered in the fall semester, a survey of current literary magazine publishing and contemporary literary magazines, as well as application of such publishing practices in a supervised in-house internship with a magazine, Aerie. Includes solicitation of creative work, reading and ranking submissions, compilation of a collection for publication, and editing and proofreading the collection.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 225W , ENG 226W , and permission of the instructor.


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English: Film Studies
  
  
  

English: Language Studies
  
  
  

  • ENG 452 - History of the English Language


    3 credit(s)
    The history and development of the English language, Indo-European origins, the evolution of the language from the earliest periods to the present. Studies in etymology, phonetics, and historical linguistics, with supplementary readings illustrating the language through its successive stages of development.
    Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level literature course or permission of the instructor. Special Courses


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English: Special Courses
  

  • ENG 226W - Sophomore Seminar in English


    3 credit(s) Writing Intensive
    This seminar introduces English majors to the academic discipline of literary study. Although its subject varies, the seminar includes a variety of texts and explores various critical approaches to their interpretation. The seminar is also designed to teach students basic skills of close reading and literary research, including how to use such bibliographical tools as the online version of the MLA Bibliography and how to find and procure journal articles and scholarly books. In addition, it provides experience in reading scholarly articles and establishing a familiarity with academic literary discourse. Oral as well as written presentation is stressed.
    Prerequisite(s): For English majors and minors only, or by permission of instructor.


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  • ENG 465W - The Capstone Course


    3 credit(s) Writing Intensive
    This course, intended for English majors in their final year of course work, focuses on a special topic of literary study or craft. Students extend their mastery of writing, close reading, and a variety of critical approaches. They also compose an essay reflecting their development in the major, as well as a substantial culminating project involving research. The objectives are met through informal lecture, discussion, and a workshop atmosphere in which students read and criticize each other’s work. Typically, the fall capstone focuses on literary study and the spring capstone on creative writing.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and at least 12 credit hours in English, including ENG 226W .


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  • ENG 490 - English Internship Program


    1–3 credit(s)
    Internships allow English majors and minors to supplement their classroom work with on-the job experience in journalism, editing, public relations, and related fields. Typically, during one semester interns work off campus several hours each week under the supervision of professionals in their fields. Prospective interns must secure a faculty mentor and must consult that mentor about the requirements of the internship before enrolling in the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.


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English: Theatre
  
  

  • ENG 401 - Shakespeare in Text and Performance

    Course Cross-listed with HTA 400 
    3 credit(s)
    The course focuses on a detailed reading of one or two of Shakespeare’s plays, normally those to be presented by the senior actor training students during the spring semester. Additional readings in Shakespeare and in the work of other writers of the age will set these plays in context. Emphasis falls on moving Shakespeare’s text from writing to speaking and on exploring how the written text relates to dramatic performance.
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite for actor training major: HTA 300 . Prerequisite for music theatre major: Permission of instructor.


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Entrepreneurship
  

  • ENT 314 - Principles of Entrepreneurship


    3 credit(s)
    This course concentrates on the variables required to be successful in starting a business. Topics include the profile of the entrepreneur, differences between life-style and growth-oriented entrepreneurship, teamwork in entrepreneurship, identifying a market and product to service, issues in family business development. Self-assessment is a key component of the course. Teaching methods may include cases, discussion, experiential activities, team and individual projects and presentations, lecture and guest speakers.
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 310  and MKT 310  (concurrent).


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  • ENT 414 - Seminar in Entrepreneurship


    3 credit(s)
    A capstone course for the entrepreneurial studies major. Examines crucial facets of self-employment ventures. Students develop a business plan for launching and maintaining an independent enterprise. Students also assess their own skills and interests to compare with the successful entrepreneurial profile. Case analysis and classroom discussion deal with a variety of problems at different stages of a new venture.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 410 , FIN 484 , MGT 314, and MKT 325 ; or permission of the instructor.


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Environmental Studies
  
  
  
  

  • ENV 345 - Art and Environment

    Course Cross-listed with ART 345 
    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the varied ways that artists have adapted to and modified their natural world, as well as investigating artistic response to the environment and environmental change. Topics concentrate on one of the following: eco-art, landscape art, or cultural ecology and art. Meets the Topical distribution requirement for the Art History major, minor and certificate programs and counts as an elective for the Environmental Studies minor.
    Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level art course, or ART 100  with junior/senior standing, or AET 155  and AET 156 , or permission of instructor.
    Visual resources fee.


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  • ENV 380 - Independent Study in Environmental Studies


    1-3 credit(s)
    An independent study project conducted under the direction of a willing faculty mentor. Independent study may be elected for 1, 2, or 3 credits, depending on the nature and scope of the project. Minors must reach agreement with the faculty mentor about the requirements and must secure the approval of the director of environmental studies before enrolling in the course
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and approval of environmental studies director.


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  • ENV 381 - Independent Study in Environmental Studies


    1-3 credit(s)
    An independent study project conducted under the direction of a willing faculty mentor. Independent study may be elected for 1, 2, or 3 credits, depending on the nature and scope of the project. Minors must reach agreement with the faculty mentor about the requirements and must secure the approval of the director of environmental studies before enrolling in the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and approval of environmental studies director.


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  • ENV 460 - Environmental Studies Capstone


    1 credit(s)
    Serving as the culminating experience of the environmental studies minor, this one-credit course features invited lectures by faculty from across the university, and sometimes by outside speakers. The course provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their environmental studies coursework, to consider the interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues and problems, and to think about the relationship between their major field of study and their environmental interests.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the instructor.


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  • ENV 480 - Independent Study in Environmental Studies


    1-3 credit(s)
    An independent study project conducted under the direction of a willing faculty mentor. Independent study may be elected for 1, 2, or 3 credits, depending on the nature and scope of the project. Minors must reach agreement with the faculty mentor about the requirements and must secure the approval of the director of environmental studies before enrolling in the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, permission of instructor, and approval of environmental studies director.


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  • ENV 481 - Independent Study in Environmental Studies


    1-3 credit(s)
    An independent study project conducted under the direction of a willing faculty mentor. Independent study may be elected for 1, 2, or 3 credits, depending on the nature and scope of the project. Minors must reach agreement with the faculty mentor about the requirements and must secure the approval of the director of environmental studies before enrolling in the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, permission of instructor, and approval of environmental studies director.


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Finance and Insurance
  
  
  
  

  • FIN 430 - Investment Analysis


    3 credit(s)
    In this course, students learn about the analysis and valuation of stocks and bonds and the measurement of investment performance. Topics include trading mechanisms and the structure of financial markets around the world. The risk associated with such investments and techniques for measuring them are analyzed. Valuation of contingent claims, such as options and futures, is also discussed. International topics and ethics are an integral part of the course.
    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 .


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  • FIN 432 - Portfolio Management


    3 credit(s)
    In this course, students learn about the theory and practice of portfolio management, for both individual and institutional portfolios. Topics are alternative techniques for designing investment portfolios and the criteria for revision and performance evaluation. Portfolio insurance and the use of options and futures markets are also discussed. International topics, ethics, and social issues are an integral part of the course. A group project in portfolio management is designed to develop student skills to work cooperatively in teams.
    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 .


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  • FIN 436 - Real Estate Finance


    3 credit(s)
    The course is designed to give the student an understanding of the decision-making tools needed to accurately analyze real estate as an investment. Topics include appraisal techniques and investment evaluation, real estate development, financial leverage, and corporate investment. The social and environmental impact of development is addressed, as are advances in informational technology related to development and evaluation.
    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 .


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  • FIN 450 - International Finance


    3 credit(s)
    Analysis of the international financial environment with particular emphasis on the foreign exchange markets and their interrelationships with international financial management; overview of major international financial markets and instruments, foreign exchange hedging, speculation and arbitrage, optimal short-term and long-term borrowing and investing decisions; analysis of currency futures, forwards, and options markets and their uses in international corporate financial management; forecasting foreign exchange rates; measuring and managing foreign exchange risks; multinational corporate cost of capital and capital budgeting; and instruments of international trade finance.
    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 .


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  • FIN 484 - Financing a Small Business


    3 credit(s)
    An examination of the financial issues and problems faced by small businesses. Topics include financial statement analysis, forecasting, working capital management, coping with financial distress, sources of capital, business valuation, and ethical issues. Students develop problem-solving skills by analyzing weekly case study assignments and preparing a comprehensive business plan. Emphasis is placed on the availability and use of community resources to assist small businesses. Extensive use of computer spreadsheet programs is required.
    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310 .


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  • INS 320 - Social Insurance


    3 credit(s)
    An examination of financial insecurity caused by occupational injuries, unemployment, old age, premature death, and general illness. The emphasis is on government approaches in dealing with these economic and social problems. This course examines political and economic issues of health care, social security, worker’s compensation, and unemployment insurance and the effect of social policy on individual and corporate decision making.


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  • INS 324 - Property and Casualty Insurance


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the structure of insurance markets and the financial management of property-liability insurance companies. The key operational functions of an insurer are discussed in a financial context. These areas include underwriting, marketing, pricing, reinsurance, accounting contracts and investments. Emphasis is given to understanding the strategy and vision that property-liability insurers incorporate and how they affect operations, and how insurers are implementing new technology in distribution systems.


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  • INS 434 - Corporate Risk Management


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the scientific approach to the problem of dealing with risks that companies face today. Students will learn to develop comprehensive risk-management plans incorporating identification, control, and financing of all corporate risks. Risk-management tools covered include loss control, insurance, captives, options, swaps, and futures/forward contracts. Emphasis is given to today’s global marketplace and the risks faced by multinational firms. Since risk management is usually a multidisciplinary team effort, all assignments and class discussions will involve teamwork.


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Fine Arts in Dance
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • DFA 131 - Ballet Pedagogy II


    2 credit(s)
    The study of a syllabus for dance teaching. Structuring the ballet lesson. Study of correct technical execution of classical ballet vocabulary. Study of Labanotation and ballet vocabulary in a connective manner. Continued development of exercises and topics begun in Level I. Introduction of more of the ballet vocabulary and its progression from previous material. Beginning of separate work for male dancers and pointe work for females.
    Prerequisite(s): DFA 130  or permission of instructor.


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  • DFA 160 - Repertory/Performance I


    1 credit(s)
    Learning and performing contemporary and classical dance works; and classical, romantic, and neoclassical ballet literature. Study and development of rehearsal skills and techniques, including the roles of choreographer, ballet master, and others involved in the process of preparing concert dance for the stage. Assessment of student performance in the following areas: technical merit, conduct and deportment in theatre, growth in performance qualities, and effort and improvement in all of these areas.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition or permission of instructor.


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  • DFA 161 - Repertory/Performance I


    1 credit(s)
    Learning and performing contemporary and classical dance works; and classical, romantic, and neoclassical ballet literature. Study and development of rehearsal skills and techniques, including the roles of choreographer, ballet master, and others involved in the process of preparing concert dance for the stage. Assessment of student performance in the following areas: technical merit, conduct and deportment in theatre, growth in performance qualities, and effort and improvement in all of these areas.
    Prerequisite(s): DFA 160  or permission of instructor.


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  • DFA 162 - Variations/Pas de Deux I


    0.5 credit(s)
    Learning and performing solo works and pas de deux from the classical, romantic, and neoclassical ballet literature as well as from varying modern forms. Study of style, content, and format of modern and classical roles and ballets, and the historical context of their development. Study and development of rehearsal skills and techniques, including the roles of the ballet master and others involved in the process of preparing concert dance for the stage. The exploration and execution of partnering techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition or permission of instructor.


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  • DFA 163 - Variations/Pas de Deux I


    0.5 credit(s)
    Learning and performing solo works and pas de deux from the classical, romantic, and neoclassical ballet literature as well as from varying modern forms. Study of style, content, and format of modern and classical roles and ballets, and the historical context of their development. Study and development of rehearsal skills and techniques, including the roles of the ballet master and others involved in the process of preparing concert dance for the stage. The exploration and execution of partnering techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): DFA 162  or permission of instructor.


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  • DFA 230 - Ballet Pedagogy III


    2 credit(s)
    The study of a syllabus for dance teaching and structuring the ballet lesson. Study of correct technical execution of classical ballet vocabulary. Continued development of exercises and topics presented in Level II. Completion of the introduction of the ballet vocabulary and its progression from previous material through the low-intermediate level. Expansion of men’s work and pointe work.
    Prerequisite(s): DFA 131  or permission of instructor.


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  • DFA 231 - Ballet Pedagogy IV


    2 credit(s)
    The study of a syllabus for dance teaching and structuring the ballet lesson. Study of correct technical execution of classical ballet vocabulary. Continued development of exercises and topics presented in Level III. Completion of the ballet vocabulary through the intermediate level. Emphasis is on development of large or multiple movements in leaps, jumps, and turns. Further development of men’s work and pointe work.
    Prerequisite(s): DFA 230  or permission of instructor.


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  • DFA 260 - Repertory/Performance II


    1 credit(s)
    Learning and performing contemporary and classical dance works; and classical, romantic, and neoclassical ballet literature. Study and development of rehearsal skills and techniques, including the roles of choreographer, ballet master, and others involved in the process of preparing concert dance for the stage. Assessment of student performance in the following areas: technical merit, conduct and deportment in theatre, growth in performance qualities, and effort and improvement in all of these areas.
    Prerequisite(s): DFA 161  or permission of instructor.


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  • DFA 261 - Repertory/Performance II


    1 credit(s)
    Learning and performing contemporary and classical dance works; and classical, romantic, and neoclassical ballet literature. Study and development of rehearsal skills and techniques, including the roles of choreographer, ballet master, and others involved in the process of preparing concert dance for the stage. Assessment of student performance in the following areas: technical merit, conduct and deportment in theatre, growth in performance qualities, and effort and improvement in all of these areas.
    Prerequisite(s): DFA 260  or permission of instructor.


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  • DFA 262 - Variations/Pas de Deux II


    0.5 credit(s)
    Learning and performing solo works and pas de deux from the classical, romantic, and neoclassical ballet literature as well as from varying modern forms. Study of style, content, and format of modern and classical roles and ballets, and the historical context of their development. Study and development of rehearsal skills and techniques, including the roles of the ballet master and others involved in the process of preparing concert dance for the stage. The exploration and execution of partnering techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): DFA 163  or permission of instructor.


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