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ENG 2115 - Practicum in English Credits: 1 hr.
This course is designed for freshman and sophomore students interested in teaching English, grades 9-12. Opportunities are provided to explore approaches to teaching English through practicum assignments in local secondary schools.
Grade: Pass/Fail.
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ENG 2301 - World Literature I Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a study of select world literature from its beginnings to the seventh century and represents a variety of genres, cultures, genders, and traditions. Students use various writing techniques to construct meaning from the text.
Pre-requisite(s): two written communication courses
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ENG 2302 - World Literature II Credits: 3 hrs
This course of study of select literary works represents a variety of genres, cultures, genders, and traditions and is from the seventeenth century and beyond. Attention is given to the intellectual and cultural backgrounds of the works and their interaction with their sociohistorical contexts. Students use various writing techniques to construct meaning from the text.
Pre-requisite(s): two written communication courses
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Reading
Area of Knowledge: Literature
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ENG 2304 - Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales from Around the World Credits: 3 hrs.
In this course, students will discover that fairytales offer far more than magic and childhood whimsy as they re-examine the fairytale genre through a scholarly lens. Students will explore common themes within the fairytale genre. Readings include variations of familiar fairytales such as “Cinderella,” “The Three Pigs,” and “Rapunzel” as told in countries around the world. Universal in nature, fairytales provide cultural insight into the countries telling or “retelling” the narrative.
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ENG 2306 - Women’s Literature in a Global Context Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on the cross-cultural experiences of women as expressed in their literature. An important focus of the course is to highlight universal aspects of women’s lives through exploration of common themes such as patriarchy, women’s resistance, exile, traditional customs, rebellion, political repression, sexual violence, marriage, and family. Selections will include literature from South America, North and West Africa, and Asia. A broad theme in the course, as depicted through women’s voices, is the ways in which women respond to oppression and articulate feminist consciousness. The course will incorporate critical analysis of the literary elements of plot, characterization, symbolism, irony, setting, theme, point of view, style, and poetic techniques.
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ENG 2313 - Survey of American Literature I Credits: 3 hrs
This is a critical survey of the diverse literature of the United States from its beginnings to the Civil War. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and appreciation of the literature studied.
Pre-requisite(s): two written communication courses
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ENG 2314 - Survey of American Literature II Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical study of diverse literature of the United States from the Civil War to the present. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and appreciation of literature.
Pre-requisite(s): two written communication courses
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ENG 2320 - Methods in Cultural Research Credits: 3 hrs
This course presents students with contemporary research strategies for investigating cultural questions using interdisciplinary scholarship. Students will select a text of their choosing (a short story, poem, album, film, speech, etc) that will guide their individual research throughout the semester. Students should expect to develop, pursue, and present the results of a variety of research questions over the course of the term. They will use library resources first to investigate their texts’ cultural and historical contexts, then to explore scholarship that relates to key questions and concepts their texts introduce. Thus, the course will give students students the tools noth to pursue academic research with confidence and o consider how cultural objects relate to their world.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 1305 or ENG 1315
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Information Literacy
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ENG 3132 - Review of English Usage Credits: 1 hr.
This course assists more advanced students in reviewing what is considered to be standard English usage in the academic, business, and professional worlds. Emphasis is placed mastery of standard items, combined with the study of major reference works and handbooks.
Grade: Pass/Fail.
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ENG 3151 - Junior Practicum I
This course introduces English/language arts teacher candidates to classroom management techniques, theory and practice, and the assessment of student learning. Candidates will be assigned a mentor who will work with them throughout their matriculation at the university. They will develop a notebook of teaching strategies and assessment methods and instruments, keep a journal reflecting on their mentoring experience, and use their reflections to compose a final paper focusing on the impact of the mentoring experience, particularly as it has prepared them for the methods course and the clinical experience.
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ENG 3161 - Junior Practicum II Credits: 1 hr.
This course is a follow-up to Junior Practicum I and will reinforce theory introduced in the first course through activities which allow students (1) to work through classroom management problems (case studies, scenarios, role play, workshops on conflict resolution and negotiation, etc.) and (2) to become familiar with the variety of classroom assessment tools and practices currently used by our public school partners. Candidates will continue to work with their mentors and to develop their reflection journal focusing on the application of theories learned in Junior Practicum I.
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ENG 3301 - Introduction to Linguistics Credits: 3 hrs
This course is an introduction to linguistics with emphasis on theory, method, and terminology. Language structures, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics are examined in relation to historical, descriptive, and generative linguistics. Social uses of language and language variationare also studied.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and ENG 2302
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ENG 3302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3 hrs.
This course focuses on the development of mature skills in composition, with special emphasis on collaborative work and revision. Students do reflective, expository, and persuasive writing and critique their own and others’ work. Attention is given to document design, online research, and additional forms of written communication.
Pre-requisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3303 - Technical Writing Credits: 3 hrs.
This course provides students an opportunity to study and practice basic techniques for writing and editing technical materials for both the general audience and the specialist (for students in technical majors such as computer science.)
Pre-requisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3306 - British Literature I Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a critical study of the literary periods, movements and major authors of British literature from its beginnings through the Restoration and eighteenth century.
Pre-requisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3307 - British Literature II Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical study of the literary periods, movements and major authors of British literature from the Romantic Period through the twentieth century.
Pre-requisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3309 - The Post-Colonial Novel Credits: 3 hrs
This course will focus on major novels by a number of important writers from former European colonies in Africa, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, and India. Students will also study texts and films that provide historical background on colonialism and an introduction to postcolonial theory.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 or ENG 2302 , junior status; or permission of the instructor
Student Learning Outcome: AK- Literature
Area of Knowledge: Literature
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ENG 3311 - Studies in African-American Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This course will focus on various aspects of African American Literature: literary movements (The Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, Literature since 1975), dominant themes (gender relationships, protest literature, colorism, African American masculinity, slavery and freedom, sexuality, etc.), literary criticism. The themes of the course may vary each time that it is taught.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 or ENG 2302 or permission of instructor
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ENG 3313 - Studies in American Literature Credits: 3 Hrs
This course covers major American authors and literary movements, spanning from the Colonial Period to the Contemporary Era. Discussions will focus on dominant themes found in the literature, which may include the construction of an American identity, minority voices (Native Americans, Latinos, African Americans, women, LGBTQ), and persuasive writing (political, ethical). The theme of the course may vary each time that it is taught.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 /ENG 2302 or permission of instructor
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ENG 3321 - Grammars of English Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of present-day English. Attention is given to the history and varieties of modern English and to varied approaches to the study of English grammar. Students discuss issues related to the study of language, including dialect variation and levels of usage.
Pre-requisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3331 - Literary Aspects of the Bible Credits: 3 hrs
This survey course is designed to study the Bible its authors, themes and genres. Emphasis is placed on literary and critical analysis and appreciation of the works.
Pre-requisite(s): Junior status.
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ENG 3334 - Literature of the African Diaspora Credits: 3 hrs
This course enables students to acquire a broad knowledge of the literature of the African diaspora (particularly Africa, the Caribbean, and South America) as articulated by its writers. Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis and appreciation of selected works as well as on discussion of the societies and cultures they represent.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 /ENG 2302 and junior status.
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ENG 3341 - Creative Writing Credits: 3 hrs
This course involves analyzing, discussing, and writing poetry and short fiction.
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ENG 3344 - The African-American Novel Credits: 3 hrs
This course will focus on modern innovators in the tradition of the African American novel, such as Charles Chesnutt, Richard Wright, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, and others.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 /ENG 2302 or permission of instructor
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ENG 3346 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This survey course presents an introduction to literature for children of all ages and stages. Emphasis is placed on analyzing children’s literature. Extensive reading, writing, and library research else are required.
Pre-requisite(s): junior status
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ENG 3347 - Topics in Language and Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical study of a topic or area of interest not covered. The content and emphasis may vary at each offering. Course announcements will ordinarily be made during the preceding semester. This course may be repeated for credit up to a total of 6 semester hours with permission of the department chair.
Pre-requisite(s): junior status
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ENG 3348 - Adolescent Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This survey course explores a variety of literature of special interest to middle grades and senior high school students. Students read and evaluate classics in literature as well as literature which falls into the contemporary and popular mold. Field-based semester projects included in this course allow students to examine the nexus between theories of teaching literature and classroom practice.
Pre-requisite(s): junior status
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ENG 3349 - The Vernacular in African-American Literature and Culture Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to introduce students to the vernacular tradition in African American Literature through an examination of the folk literature, the sermons, prayers, songs, etc. that are primarily a part of the oral tradition of black expression. This course is designed to increase students’ awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the richness of the African American vernacular and the significant role it plays in the literature written by African Americans.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 /ENG 2302 , Junior Status, or permission of instructor
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ENG 3350 - The History of the British Novel Credits: 3 hrs
This course will trace the developments in the great tradition of the British novel from its beginning with the eighteenth century realists through the early twentieth century experimental novelists. Representative selections from Defoe, Fielding, Richardson, Sterne, Smollett, Austen, and Scott; from the Brontes, Thackeray, Trollope, Dickens, Eliot, Meredith, Hardy, Lawrence, Conrad, Joyce, Woolf, and Forster will form the content of the course.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and ENG 2302
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ENG 3355 - The Elizabethan Era Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical study of the poetry, prose, and non-Shakespearean drama of the era. In poetry, the emphasis is placed upon Wyatt, Sidney, Spenser, Raleigh, and Shakespeare; in translation, upon Florio’s Montaigne; in drama, upon Marlowe, Kyd, Greene, and Peele.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and ENG 2302
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ENG 3356 - Seventeenth Century English Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This course offers a critical study of the poets from Donne to Vaughn, and of such prose writers as Bacon, Donne, and Browne. Consideration is given to such dramatists as Johnson, Webster, and Ford.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and ENG 2302
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ENG 3363 - Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This course offers study in British literature from 1660 to 1798. Attention is given to Dryden, Pope, Swift, the periodical essay, Johnson, the decline of Classicism, and the beginnings of Romanticism.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and ENG 2302
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ENG 3368 - English Romantic Writers Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical study of selections from the works of Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats. Some attention is given to the prose of the period and to minor poets.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and ENG 2302
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ENG 3373 - Victorian Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical study of the temper and spirit of the Victorian Era reflected in the poetry and prose of the period.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and ENG 2302
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ENG 3374 - Nineteenth-Century American Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical study of selected American writers of the period. In a particular semester, special emphasis may be on writers associated with any of the major developments such as the Rise of American Romanticism, the Transcendentalists, and the Rise of Realism.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and ENG 2302
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ENG 3377 - Modern Poetry Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical study of twentieth century British and American poetry.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and ENG 2302
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ENG 3378 - Modern Fiction Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical study of major developments in the short story and the novel since 1900.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and ENG 2302
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ENG 3381 - Black Writers in American Literature Credits: 3 hrs.
This course focuses upon an important body of American literature often neglected and provides insight into the black experience in America up to the present. Some attention is also given to the black writer in Africa.
Pre-requisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 4093 - English Internship Credits: 3-6 hrs.
This internship is designed to give the student practical experience in career-related areas. Arrangements to enroll must be made during the semester prior to the internship.
Note(s): (Open to juniors and seniors.)
Pre-requisite(s): Departmental approval.
Grade: Pass/Fail.
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ENG 4302 - Composition Theory and Pedagogy Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed for prospective teachers. Students read and do research in modern composition theory and strategies for teaching writing. Practicum experiences will permit prospective teachers to observe teachers teaching and evaluating student writing at the level they intend to teach. Prospective teachers will also gain practical experience evaluating writing and developing improvement plans for students.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 3302
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ENG 4303 - Writing for Publication Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed for the non-teaching major. Students read and research modern composition theory and strategies for writing professional papers and journal articles. Students engage in practicum with the goals of producing a minimum of one publishable paper. Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302 and permission of instructor.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 3302 and permission of instructor.
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ENG 4304 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3 hrs
The seminar is designed to give students an opportunity to review, consolidate, and extend their study as English majors and to consider this study in a context of interrelatedness of subject matter and concern for English as a discipline. Permission required.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 3302 , ENG 3306 and ENG 3307
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ENG 4312 - Film Theory and Criticism Credits: 3 hrs
This course explores the relationship of the English language to the Indo-European language family and traces the history of its development from Old English through Middle and Early Modern English to the present day.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 3302 , ENG 3306 and ENG 3307
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ENG 4316 - History of the English Language Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to show the relations of the English language to the Indo-European language family and to trace the history of its development from Old English through Middle and Early Modern English to the present day.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 3302 , ENG 3306 and ENG 3307
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ENG 4326 - American Studies Credits: 3 hrs
This course is interdisciplinary, combining literature and history. Students must have the instructor’s permission before repeating this course to receive credit for both HIS 4326 and ENG 4326.
Note(s): Students must have the instructor’s permission before repeating this course to receive credit for both HIS 4326 and ENG 4326.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 and permission of instructor.
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ENG 4328 - African-American Women Writers Credits: 3 hrs
This course will introduce students to major modern African American women writers. The focus will be on dominant themes, issues, and the literary devices found in the texts.
Pre-requisite(s): Senior status or permission of instructor
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ENG 4344 - African-American Cultural Texts: 1965 to the Present Credits: 3 hrs
This course explores the issue of race and gender as well as provides a survey of 20th century African-American culture texts. By focusing on the cultural construction of gender as it is manifested in various texts and traditions, students will examine authors, themes, and movements of significance in African-American literature and popular culture. The course begins with the Black Arts/Black Power movements of the 1960s and charts the emergence of various literary and popular culture texts within the African American experience, up to the election of Barack Obama in 2008.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 2301 /ENG 2302 or permission of instructor
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ENG 4346 - Independent Study Credits: 3 hrs
A student may make application for independent study on a semester project in the major area. Such study requires the approval of the department chair and two professors under whom the student has taken courses at the 3000 level or above.
Note(s): (Open to juniors and seniors.) A student should not take this course in lieu of any other course offered in the department.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 3302 , ENG 3306 and ENG 3307
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ENG 4353 - Principles and Methods of Teaching English I Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide the prospective teacher of English in the senior high and middle school with the needed competencies to select, organize, and effectively use materials for strengthening the communication skills of students. Special attention will be given to the examination of textbooks and to the evaluation of instruction within the area. Credit will not be allowed for work of less than C quality.
Pre-requisite(s): An average of C or better in English courses and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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ENG 4355 - Literary Criticism Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces the student to theories and practices of literary criticism through an examination of representative critical writing. Students will analyze selected texts.
Note(s): (Open to juniors and seniors.)
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 3302 , ENG 3306 and ENG 3307
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ENG 4361 - Chaucer Credits: 3 hrs
This course is an introduction to the study of Chaucer’s poetry with primary emphasis on the Canterbury Tales. In-class reading, translation, and commentary on the levels of language, literature, and social history are combined with readings in modern English translation.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 3302 , ENG 3306 and ENG 3307
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ENG 4364 - Shakespeare Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides a critical study of selections from Shakespeare’s poetry, comedies, histories, and tragedies.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 3302 , ENG 3306 and ENG 3307
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ENG 4368 - Milton Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides a study of Minton’s prose and poetry in the literary and social context of the era. Emphasis will be placed upon the major poems.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 3302 , ENG 3306 and ENG 3307
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EXS 1103 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to provide entering freshmen and new students with an orientation to the University. The student will become knowledgeable of the traditions of the university and be introduced to various academic concentrations, academic requirements and regulations, extracurricular activities, and other general information. Survival skills that enable the students to cope with academia and to develop a better understanding of themselves will be stressed. Class meets for one hour each week. Attendance is required.
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EXS 1301 - Lifestyle Behaviors for a Healthy Heart Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to introduce the student to fundamental aspects of cardiovascular health, wellness, fitness and healthy lifestyle behaviors using evidence-based health data easily accessible to the public for free. With the emphasis on lifestyle modifications to promote heart health and overall health and wellness, this course will prepare undergraduate students to 1) calculate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and understand how lifestyle behaviors contribute to chronic disease risks, 2) organize and analyze data, 3) interpret quantitative information and draw conclusions and, 4) evaluate the presentation of health data in mass media, e-learning and web-based sources.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Quantitative Literacy
Curricular Theme: Healthful Living
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: April 19, 2016
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EXS 2122 - Physiological Basis for Human Movement Lab Credits: 1 hr.
This course is designed to teach students to understand human physiology in the conceptual framework on human movement through basic exercise science laboratory testing procedures. It also focuses on the important underlying foundation for the development of complete and ethical scientific writing.
Pre-requisite(s): BIO 2312 or PED 2321
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EXS 2130 - Field Experience for Exercise Science Credits: 1 hr
This course allows the student to gain practical experience working with populations in exercise and recreation settings under the direct supervision of an exercise professional. Students, in conjunction with their university supervisor, will select a site in the community where they will volunteer to work for a minimum of 40 hours during the semester. Progress will be monitored by the university supervisor.
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 2202
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EXS 2202 - Foundations and Professions in Exercise Science Credits: 2 hrs
This course introduces the potential professions and content areas related to the field of Exercise Science. Students will be introduced to prospective career tracts, professions and certifications related to the field. This course will also address issues related to professional development and conduct.
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EXS 2301 - Decision Making and Character in Sports Credits: 3 hrs
Would you participate in a hazing activity if all your friends were involved? Would you bench the best player on your team for violating a major rule the night before the championship? Would you intentionally go for the quarterback’s injured leg? Throughout life, individuals are forced to make decisions that range from the mundanely simple to the stressfully complex. Individual decisions can lead to a character assassination or glorification. Athletes, coaches and others involved in the sports world make numerous decisions, which are quickly highlighted on the 6:00 news. Throughout this course, we will investigate some of those decisions, reasons we make good and poor decisions, and whether it’s possible to avoid making costly mistakes. The purpose of this course is twofold: (a) to help students understand the decision making process and its impact on character, and (b) to teach students how to communicate their ideas and the ideas of others effectively.
Student Learning Outcome: Oral Communication
Area of Knowledge: Social/ Behavioral Science
Curricular Theme: Ethical and Moral Reasoning
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EXS 2310 - Demystifying the Statistics of the Health Sciences Credits: 3 hr
This course will introduce the students to the use of statistical methods for analyzing publically available data within the health sciences. The objective of the course is to guide students through common statistical methods including frequencies, descriptive statistics, means, correlations, t-tests, analysis of variance, and simple linear regression.
Student Learning Outcome: Quantitative Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Mathematics & Quantitative Logic
Curricular Theme: Healthful Living
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: April 22, 2014
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EXS 2320 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3 hrs
The content of this course focuses on the history and development of public health in the U. S. and globally. Emphasis is placed on underlying factors that produce health and their relationship to one antoher. Students will be introduced to the tenets of public health practice and the professions, organizations and methods that work together to ensure the health of individuals, communities, and populations. Students will be introduced to foundational priniciples of public health including, but not limited to epidemiology, environmental health and safety, emergency management and disaster preparedness, health behaviors and interventions, health systems and global health.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Oral Communication
Area of Knowledge: Social and Behavioral Science
Curricular Theme: Civic Knowledge
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: November 20, 2018
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EXS 2322 - Aging and Health Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides an in-depth examination of the physical, physiological, and lifestyle influnences on human aging health. Modifiable risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease will be explored.
Pre-requisite(s): BIO 2311 and BIO 2312
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EXS 2325 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3 hrs
This course will aid students’ familiarization with psychological concepts and their applications in a sport and exercise environment. Students will be introduced to theories and research in the field of sport and exercise psychology. The course is designed to address psychological factors affecting an individual’s behaviors as they relate to sport performance, exercise, health and/or rehabilitation. In addition, the course will cover means to enhance performance in areas of sport, exercise, health and/or rehabilitation using psychological skills. Written communication is a primary focus.
Note(s): GE SLO: Written Communication; AK: Social and Behavioral Science; CuT: Healthful Living
Pre-requisite(s): General Psychology such as PSY 2301
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EXS 3121 - Exercise Physiology Lab Credits: 1 hr
In the spring of 2008, Physiology of Human Movement (PED 2321) was dropped from the curriculum. The lab associated with the course (only taken by EXS majors) was retained. Exercise Science advisers have been instructing students to enroll in the course while taking Exercise Physiology (EXS 3321). To maintain consistency, we propose this name change to match our current curriculum.
Pre-requisite(s): BIO 2312 anatomy and Physiology II
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EXS 3304 - Global Health Policy, Practice, and Perspectives Credits: 3 hrs
Through this course, students will explore the relationships between social, enviornmental, and political determiants, human rights, and health economics and their effects on health outcomes across the globe, Students will examine the interactions of and interactions between these factors. They will develop an understanding of facilitators and barriers to producing positive health outcomes across various cultures and settings. Students will study etiology and consequences of health inequities and power disparitie, with a focus on socioeconomic and political determinants of health. Finally, students will analyze and compare health data, healthcare policy, and delivery models across borders. Particular emphasis will be placed on global health problems related to race, gender, class, faith, and culture. (approved by ASCC September 18, 2018)
Pre-requisite(s): A statistical analysis course (EXS 2310 or equivalent), BIO 1305 or BIO 1313 or BIO 1340 or BIO 2304 or BIO 2311
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking, Scientific Literacy, Quantitative Literacy
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EXS 3306 - Epidemiology for Public Health Practice Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students the basic principles, concepts, methods, and measures of public health epidemiology. Students will learn the biological, sociocultural and environmental factors associated with the distrubution of health and disease; causality; study design; disease surveillance and outbreak investigations; and policy implications that arise from epidemiologic research. (approved by ASCC September 18, 2018)
Pre-requisite(s): A statistcal analysis course (EXS 2310 or equivalent), BIO 1305 or BIO 1313 or BIO 1340 or BIO 2304 or BIO 2311 .
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EXS 3308 - Environmental Health Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to the principles, domains, and applications of environmental health. Students will learn methods. to identify, assess, and control enviornmental health riskd to prevent or lessen their negative impact on health and well-being. Students will be introduced to concepts related to enviornmental toxicology and occupational health and safety. Emphasis will be placed on enviornmantal epidemiology, enviornmental policy and regulation, and personal footprints.
Pre-requisite(s): A statistical analysis course (EXS 2310 or equivalent), BIO 1305 or BIO 1313 or BIO 1340 or BIO 2304 or BIO 2311
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking, Scientific Literacy and Quantitative Literacy
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EXS 3310 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed for future coaches and students who desire academic and practical preparation in athletic training. It provides a theoretical background in the methods of preventing and treating athletic injuries, techniques of taping, bandaging, emergency first aid, and massage.
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 3411
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EXS 3312 - Community-based Health Planning & Intervention Credits: 3 hrs
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to implement evidence-based health behavior interventions in community-based settings. Through both didactic instruction and interactive demonstrations, students will be instructed on the concepts central to behavioral interventions, including health behavior theory, behavior modification techniques, mitigating lifestyle-related risk factors, and fundamentals of group dynamics. Through experiential learning, students under direct supervision, will implement an evidence-based health behavior program with community participants.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking, Scientific Literacy, Oral Communications
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: September 18, 2018
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EXS 3315 - Biomechanics Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to address the science of human movement involving laws and principles governing force, motion and equilibrium which is inherent to the anatomy and physiology of the muscular, skeletal and neural systems of the human body. Furthermore, this course is intended to be a comprehensive examination of forces and the effects with specific applications to the human body in movement and at rest.
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 3411
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EXS 3320 - Community-Based Health Intervention Practicum Credits: 3 hrs
The purpose of this practicum experience is to allow students to apply and integrate the foundational intervention skills learned in the pre-requisite course, HCM 3310 or EXS 3312 Community-Based Health Intervention Planning. Under the direct supervision the instructor of record, students will implement evidence-based behavioral interventions within community-based settings. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will be certified as lifestyle intervention coaches with a focus on a specific health intervention curriculum. This course is designed to teach students to facilitate evidence-based health interventions within low-income populations with elevated risk for chronic disease. As part of the practicum experience, students will engage in participant recruitment, participate in pre- and post-program data collection, implement evidence-based intervention curriculum, and monitor participant engagement and progress related to changes in health-related behaviors.
Pre-requisite(s): HCM 3310 or EXS 3312 Community-based health intervention planning
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking, Scientific Literacy, Oral Communications
Cross-listed as HCM 3320
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: November 20, 2018
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EXS 3321 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 hrs
This course is an in-depth study of the physiological aspects of exercise and training. The health aspects of exercise will be emphasized. Laboratory required.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 2321 or BIO 2312
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EXS 3322 - Training and Performance in Exercise Science Credits: 3 hrs
This course will examine the most current training techniques used in the fitness and sport industries. Students will be exposed to various performance testing techniques, emerging fitness trends, as well as the scientific rationale behind these types of skills and training. This course will not only include classroom instruction on exercise, but will require students to perform and administer these types these training techniques.
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 3321 Exercise Physiology
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EXS 3325 - Sports Nutrition Credits: 3 hr
This course will examine the relationship between nutrition and physical fitness, sport performance, and health promotion. Topics will include energy, fluid, and nutrient needs for physical activity; nutrition around exercise (before, during, recovery); free radicals and antioxidants; dietary supplements; body composition; weight management; disordered eating; and the female athlete triad. Sport-specific nutrition strategies for endurance, team sports, and strength training will be addressed.
Pre-requisite(s): Undergraduate level BIO 2312 Minimum Grade of C
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EXS 3328 - Exercise is Medicine Credits: 3 hrs
This course will prepare students to develop exercise and physical activity (PA) intervention programs to prevent and/or reverse the incidence and progression of chronic diseases. Students will learn to match PA intervention programs according to type of chronic disease(s), risk level(s), physical and motivational readiness, and personal preferences of PA modality. Students will practice PA intervention strategies to gain personal experience in the lifestyle modalities that they will be prescribing in their professional careers.
Topics include but are not limited to: The Role of Exercise is Medicine Initiative (EIM) in Prevention and Care of Chronic Disease, Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Every Age, Exercise Prescription for Common Chronic Conditions and Comorbidities. The goal of the course is to expose students to PA intervention programs and teach students to provide and implement exercise “prescriptions” that can be tailored for specific disease conditions.
Pre-requisite(s): BIO 2312 Anatomy and Physiology II
Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Literacy
Curricular Theme: Healthy Living
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EXS 3335 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: 3 hrs
This course addresses how health professionals design and evaluate programs to impact public health outcomes. Students will learn behavior models, intervention frameworks strategies used to improve health. Special emphasis will be placed on identification and stratification of population at risk, patient and community engagement, and intervention development and evaluation.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of a statistical analysis course (EXS 2310 or equivalent), and BIO 1305 or BIO 1313 or BIO 1340 or BIO 2304 or BIO 2311 .
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking, Scientific Literacy and Quantitative Literacy
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: October 18, 2018
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EXS 3411 - Functional Anatomy Credits: 4 hrs
In this course the student will learn the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems. This information will be the basis on which mechanical principles of physics will be applied to study human movement. Lab included in course.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 2321 or BIO 2312
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EXS 4101 - Advanced Exercise Physiology Lab Credits: 1hr
This seminar course addresses key topics in Exercise Physiology through the review of current literature. The course will emphasize the applications of method, techniques and design used in exercise physiology research. Student will be asked to understand, analyze and evaluate research publications through writing.
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 3321
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EXS 4301 - Advanced Exercise Physiology Credits: 3hrs
This course will investigate the physiological responses to exercise stress. This course will use a mechanistic approach to study cellular, systemic, metabolic, and systems physiology. Additionally, the students will learn the combined effects of nutritional and environmental effects of exercise, as well as the exercise response of diverse populations.
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 3321
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EXS 4302 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on students understanding the basic concepts of clinical exercise physiology and is designed to help students become prepared for employment in inpatient and outpatient clinical/rehabilitation settings. This course will provide a combination of classroom instruction and clinical laboratory testing experience teaching students a wide variety of specific health care skills, knowledge and processes within cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic systems. This course will specifically focus on the interpretation of the electrocardiogram at rest and during exercise (ECG), and furthermore the effects of basic medications, secondary prevention, risk factor management.
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 3321 & EXS 3411
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EXS 4314 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3 hrs
This is an introductory level course that will aid students’ familiarization with psychological concepts and their applications in a sport and exercise environment. Students will be introduced to theories and research in the field of sport and exercise psychology. The course is designed to address psychological factors affecting an individual’s behaviors as they relate to sport performance, exercise, health and/or rehabilitation. In addition, the course will cover means to enhance performance in areas of sport, exercise, health and/or rehabilitation using psychological skills.
Corequisite(s): PED 4314
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EXS 4317 - Applied Research Credits: 3 hrs
This course will examine research methods in the field of Exercise Physiology. This course will combine the knowledge base of Elementary Statistics with the core exercise science courses of Advanced Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Exercise Testing and Prescription to examine the research process.
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 2326 , EXS 4301 , EXS 4302 , & EXS 4319
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EXS 4319 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to teach the student to apply physiological and biomechanical priniciples to the development of physical activity programs for a variety of populations. This course will additionally cover the skills and techniques related to performing a battery of physical assessments in order to more effectively prescribe various exercise patterns to a variety of populations.
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 3321 (PED 3321 ) minimum grade of C or better
Cross-listed as PED 4319
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EXS 4321 - Sport Supplements Credits: 3 hrs
The area of sport and fitness suppleementation has increased immensely in the past two decades. This course will survey the most popular and most frequently used ergogenic aids by both athletes and the general public for physical performance and health. It will focus on the physiological basis of sports supplements; the effectiveness of the supplements; the safety, as well as the oversight of the supplement industry by the government and Food and Drug Administration.
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EXS 4322 - Current Topics in Exercise Science Credits: 3 hrs
This course addresses current topics in the field of Exercise Science and its related disciplines. The student will analyze and evaluate current, peer-review literature selected by the Exercise Science faculty members. The instructor will select 10-12 topics and identify 2-3 peer-review articles within each topic. During each class the students will be guided through small group and class discussions related to the articles and topics.
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EXS 4325 - Honors Thesis in EXS Credits: 3 hrs.
This senior level course is intended for students enrolled in EXS Honors Program as they write their honor thesis. Accepted students will complete a minimum of 50 hours of mentored research with a faculty member. During these 50 hours, students will work with a faculty member to conduct a research investigation. Upon completion of this course write an honors thesis document, and orally defend this thesis to the EXS faculty by the last day of class. This course is designed to help students navigate through the research process. Specific emphasis will be placed on current laboratory techniques, statistical evaluation, as well as writing within the major.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to EXS Honors Program
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EXS 4330 - Directed Honors Research Investigations in EXS Credits: 3 hrs.
This senior level course is intended for students accepted to the EXS Honors Program. Accepted students will complete a minimum of 50 hours of mentored research with a faculty member. During these 50 hours, students will be ome more familiar with the faculty member’s research. Upon completion of this course, students will develop a hypothesis, and orally present this hypothesis to the EXS faculty and obtain IRB approval for a thesis to be completed the following semester. This course is designed to help students navigate through the research process. Specific emphasis will be placed on how an exercise physiologist asks questions and develops a hypothesis using appropriate scientific literature and data, as well as developing appropriate statistical model to test this hypothesis.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to EXS HOnors Program
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EXS 4334 - Science of Resistance Training Credits: 3 hrs.
An in-depth study of sketical muscle physiology and cardiovascular, metabolic and neuromuscular adaptations to the resistance of exercising. Exercise prescription for strength and endurance performance is empahasized. Students are prepared to attempt the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s certification exam. The class will focus on resistance training systems, basic principles of resistance training ans benefit of resistance training. Although this is primarily a lecture-based course concentrating on the theoretical principles of resistance training, students will learn proper lifting and spotting techiniques.
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 3321 , EXS 3411
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EXS 4340 - Etiology, Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies of Chronic Diseases Credits: 3 hrs
This course will examine the root causes and progression of chronic diseases, explore risk factors of these diseases, and prepare students to develop and contribute to intervention programs to prevent and/or reverse these diseases. Topics will include etiology of chronic diseases (obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic lung diseases), identification and assessment of chronic disease risk factors, chronic disease prevention sgtrategies, current research on chronic disease prevention, and health promotion program/intervention development.
Pre-requisite(s): BIO 2312 : Anatomy and Physiology ll
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EXS 4612 - Internship Credits: 9 - 12 hrs
This is the capstone experience of the Exercise Science Program. This course will include an extended experience with an agency, facility, or program involved in Exercise Physiology. The student will work under the direct supervision of a professional on site. The semester prior to enrolling for the actual course, the student will meet with Clinical Coordinator of the Exercise Science program to determine a proper site that may include Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Strength & Conditioning, Corporate & Community Health, or a variety of other settings. The course also requires the completion of the Exercise Science Senior Exam.
Pre-requisite(s): EXS 4319 Exercise Testing and Prescription
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FIN 2356 - Personal Finance Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide the student with money management principles that can be effectively applied throughout life. The course emphasizes how to make major decisions of a personal financial nature, such as budget preparation, buying insurance, paying taxes, using credit, making investments, and interpreting federal guidelines designed to protect the buyer. This course is for non-business majors only (Business majors should take FIN 2357 ).
Pre-requisite(s): MAT 1311 or higher MAT
Corequisite(s): MAT 1312 or higher MAT.
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FIN 2357 - Personal Financial Planning Credits: 3 hrs
This course will help students organize their financial lives by learning and implementing selected principles of accounting, finance, and management. The course will address value and risk determination by dealing specifically with the analysis of one’s financial status, goal setting and planning, and decision making. Risk analysis, savings and investment principles, taxes, debt management, retirement, and estate considerations are areas which guide the financial management of individuals and businesses alike.
Prerequisite(s): Credit cannot be earned for both this course and FIN 2356 . MAT 1311 or higher MAT, or Corequisite of MAT 1312 or higher MAT.
General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Quantitative Literacy
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FIN 3357 - Personal Financial Planning Credits: 3 hrs.
This course will help students organize their financial lives by learning and implementing selected principles of accounting, finance, and management. The course will address value and risk determination by dealing specifically with the analysis of one’s financial status, goal setting and planning, and decision making. Risk analysis, savings and investment principles, taxes, debt management, retirement, and estate considerations are areas which guide the financial management of individuals and businesses alike. Credit cannot be earned for both this course and FIN 2356 General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Quantitative Literacy.
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FIN 3368 - International Finance Credits: 3 hrs
This course addresses the challenges and opportunities encountered by firms operating in the international environment through financial institutions. Study of the foreign exchanges rates/markets, balance of payments, and international monetary systems’ impact on financial decisions are considered.
Pre-requisite(s): ECO 2312.
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FIN 3391 - Finance Internship Credits: 3 hrs.
An FOB internship will be defined as an academically-sponsored career-related work experience for which projects, research papers, presentations, reflective journals, and/or evaluations will be required by faculty for reporting/grading purposes. FOB internships may be paid or unpaid opportunities and must be for academic credit. Students may take a maximum of six (6) credit hours of FOB internships during matriculation, i.e., two different experiences. Each internship requires a minimum of 120 contact hours per semester. Internships are counted as elective credit and cannot be substituted for required courses.
Pre-requisite(s): Junior standing, ACC 2316, ACC 2317, BCO 2311, ECO 2311 and ECO 2312, good academic standing with no violations of the academic integrity code, grade-point average of 2.50 or higher.
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FIN 4320 - Retirement Planning Credits: 3 hrs.
In this course, students will learn how to interview clients to ascertain their goals and objectives for retirement, as well as their risk tolerance, in order to allow them to be advised on the active use of both personal and employee-sponsored retirement plans, as well as planning for major medical expenses that will be incurred in retirement.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3314, FIN 3357 or FIN 3351
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FIN 4330 - Estate Planning Credits: 3hrs.
In this course, students will learn how to interview clients to ascertain their current financial situation in order to minimize issues related to taxation, property transfer and charitable giving after death. Students will learn how to interpret documents and implement strategies to accomplish these goals.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3314, FIN 3357 or FIN 3351
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FIN 4378 - Investment Planning Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides the student with an understanding of the various types of securities traded in financial markets, investment theory and practice, portfolio construction and management, and investment strategies and tactics.
Pre-requisite(s): FIN 3351.
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FIN 4379 - Financial Institutuions and Markets Credits: 3 hrs.
This course focuses on a study of the operation of financial institutions in the process of financial intermediation. The unique problems and roles of the various types of financial institutions, including the relationship of money and capital markets in the intermediation process of financial institutions will be addressed.
Pre-requisite(s): FIN 3351
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