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ENG 0330 - Young Adult Literature
Spring 3 Credit Hours
An extensive reading course for English education majors including evaluation of adolescent literature, some methodology for classroom use, and a major unit on minority literature. Does not satisfy Area F General Education requirements. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 .
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ENG 0333 - Literary Paris
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An examination of the historic role of Paris in literary production and of the literature produced in this city. Emphasis will be placed upon the city as a locus for the literary productions that shape American, British, and World literatures. Coursework will include a practical orientation to the city, an introduction to French culture, and an in-depth examination of some of those authors whose work was shaped by Parisian experiences. The course includes a mandatory trip to Paris. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 . Co-requisite: FREN 100 or previous French language experience as determined by the instructor.
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ENG 0361 - Studies in World Literature
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
A course enabling concentrated study of carefully focused topics in world literature through critical reading and discussion of, and writing about, a range of world literary texts, primarily texts in translation. Content of any particular course offering to be determined by instructors’ proposals, subject to review by the departmental World Literature Committee and approval by the departmental Curriculum Committee. May be retaken as different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 and at least one of the following: ENG 0202 , ENG 0250 , ENG 0261 , ENG 0262 , ENG 0271 , ENG 0272 , ENG 0281 , ENG 0282 or ENG 0305 .
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ENG 0371 - Studies in British Literature
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
A course enabling concentrated study of carefully focused topics in British literature through critical reading and discussion of, and writing about, a range of British literary texts. Content of any particular course offering to be determined by instructors’ proposals, subject to review by the departmental British Literature Committee and approval by the departmental Curriculum Committee. May be retaken as different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 and at least one of the following: ENG 0202 , ENG 0250 , ENG 0261 , ENG 0262 , ENG 0271 , ENG 0272 , ENG 0281 , ENG 0282 or ENG 0305 .
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ENG 0381 - Studies in American Literature
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
A course enabling concentrated study of carefully focused topics in American literature through critical reading and discussion of, and writing about, a range of American literary texts. Content of any particular course offering to be determined by instructors’ proposals, subject to review by the departmental American Literature Committee and approval by the departmental Curriculum Committee. May be retaken as different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 and at least one of the following: ENG 0202 , ENG 0250 , ENG 0261 , ENG 0262 , ENG 0271 , ENG 0272 , ENG 0281 , ENG 0282 or ENG 0305 .
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ENG 0400 - History of the English Language
Spring 3 Credit Hours
A study of the ancestors of Modern English and the effect of other languages, peoples, and cultures upon the development of English. Phonology, morphology, syntax, and usage of the language throughout its history. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 .
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ENG 0450 - Shakespeare
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A study of selected comedies, histories, tragedies, romances, and poems. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 .
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ENG 0480 - Literary Theory and Criticism
Spring (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
A study of major schools of criticism and the major representatives of each school. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 .
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ENG 0491 - Internship in English
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-8 Credit Hours
Practical experience using writing skills in a professional environment. All internships must conform with MSSU institutional policy regarding the number of hours work per credit and contractual agreements with cooperating facility. 3-hour internships may be repeated. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 ; advanced standing with a GPA of 3.0 and approval of a departmental committee.
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ENG 0495 - Senior Seminar
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Intensive study of one or more literary authors, genres, and/or historical periods, culminating in a substantial research paper. Topic open. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 ; and ENG 0202 . Required of senior English Literary Studies majors or an option for others by permission of department head.
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ENG 0498 - Advanced Topics in English
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
For advanced English majors or by permission of department head. Topic open. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 .
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ENG 0499 - Independent Study
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Individually directed study in selected areas for advanced English majors. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 ; and a GPA of 3.0 in English. Enrollment must be approved by advisor, department head and school dean.
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Entrepreneurship |
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ENT 0202 - Business Opportunities and Innovation
Fall 1 Credit Hour
A course concentrating on analyzing the feasibility of starting or expanding a business venture. Topics include developing strategies for various types of existing business ventures and new startups, product positioning, the purchase of existing businesses, franchising, and determining and creating a competitive advantage for products and services.
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ENT 0203 - Legal Aspects for Entrepreneurs
Fall 1 Credit Hour
This course will cover the formation, advantages and disadvantages of corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and sole proprietorships as different forms of legal ownership for new businesses. Topics include business licenses, business insurance, government regulations, government support systems, liability, and ethical issues.
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ENT 0204 - Initial Capitalization
Spring 1 Credit Hour
A course to help prepare the entrepreneur for presenting their “initial capital” needs to the appropriate audience in obtaining financing for their new business.
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ENT 0206 - Entrepreneurial Computerized Accounting
Spring 1 Credit Hour
A course to prepare the entrepreneur for applying computerized accounting technology to a small business situation. QuickBooks for Windows will be used for the course.
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ENT 0207 - Entrepreneurial Accounting Foundations
Fall 1 Credit Hour
A course to teach entrepreneurs accounting concepts so they will have background knowledge of the how and why of financial statement preparation as related to managing small businesses.
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ENT 0208 - Entrepreneurial Accounting Reports
Fall 1 Credit Hour
A course to acquaint entrepreneurs with the various accounting and financial records needed to successfully operate a small business.
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ENT 0210 - The Management Process for Entrepreneurs
Spring 1 Credit Hour
A course to acquaint the entrepreneur with basic theories and principles of management as they relate to an entrepreneurial and newly formed business. Using E-commerce in traditional companies will be evaluated. Small business survival by gaining the competitive edge will be stressed.
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ENT 0212 - Human Resource Issues for Entrepreneurs
Spring 1 Credit Hour
This course is designed to help the students and owners of small businesses improve their human relations skills needed in running a business. The discovering of one’s management style and the development of new management skills will be covered.
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ENT 0214 - Entrepreneurial Pricing Strategies
Spring 1 Credit Hour
This course will concentrate on the pricing of products for a small business for profit, and the development of pricing strategies and sales promotion techniques that will allow businesses to attract customers for the buying process. The emphasis will be on pricing strategies for goods and/or services.
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ENT 0215 - Entrepreneurial Retail Management
Spring 1 Credit Hour
This course will acquaint the entrepreneur with various techniques of inventory/merchandise planning and controls. It will also focus on merchandising strategies, salesmanship, location analysis, and the purchasing function.
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ENT 0305 - Entrepreneurial Financial Analysis
Spring 1 Credit Hour
A course for preparing analysis on a new or existing business in the areas of business operating cycle, quality indicators, financial ratios, permanent working capital, and cash flow analysis. A financial analysis model will be explored to determine cash flow from profits, operational and non-operational sources.
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ENT 0309 - New Venture Taxation
Fall 1 Credit Hour
A course to acquaint entrepreneurs with the tax concerns of the different forms of business organizations. Federal and state tax documents necessary for a small business to operate will be examined. Consequences of noncompliance with taxing authorities will also be explored.
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ENT 0311 - Entrepreneurship Strategy
Spring 1 Credit Hour
Entrepreneurial Strategy is a course to help small business owners and those wanting to start a small business develop and implement management strategies for efficiency and to learn and practice the important functions of planning and organizing a small business. Emphasis is on entry strategies and using the balanced scorecard to set internal strategies for the entrepreneurial venture.
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ENT 0313 - Entrepreneurial Marketing Strategies
Spring 1 Credit Hour
This course will introduce the entrepreneur to the complexities of advertising for smaller businesses. The entrepreneur will learn to develop the marketing goals of a business and select a marketing mix to communicate those ideas to the marketplace. Utilizing the Internet in promotional strategies will be covered.
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ENT 0321 - Business Planning for Entrepreneurs
Fall 1 Credit Hour
This course focuses on the proper techniques to use in preparing and presenting a business plan, which will provide the necessary goals and directions for creating, managing, and gaining profit from a business. Practical insights into the importance and relevance of effective business planning will be covered.
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ENT 0401 - New Venture Formation
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Students will be required to complete the following tasks generally inclusive with creating, and managing a small business: identify a viable product/service and target market; develop an organizational structure for the company; write a business plan; maintain internal cost and accounting procedures; develop advertising and marketing strategies; and harvest the business. Prerequisite: ENT 0321 .
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ENT 0402 - Managing Innovation and Technology
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Students work in a consulting capacity problem solving for entrepreneurial companies that may be located in a business innovation center or referred by the Small Business & Technology Development Center. Students work on conducting a SWAT analysis and with problems related to marketing, financial management, managerial issues, and other business requirements in which students will combine business and consulting skills in a way that leads to innovation and sustainable growth in the small businesses. Prerequisite: ENT 0321 .
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EH 0101 - General Biology
Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
A survey of general biological principles that emphasize concepts relevant to the student. Special topics may be used to illustrate course content. Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory per week. Fulfills General Education requirements for Area D. Does not fulfill biology major requirements. Cross listed as BIO 0101 when taught with environmental health emphasis. BIO 0101 or EH 101 fulfills the environmental health major general biology requirement. Cross listed as BIO 0101 .
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EH 0211 - HAZWOPER
NEW TERMS: Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to complete the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulatory requirements (29 CFR 1910.120) for working at or on Hazardous Waste Cleanup and Generation Facilities. This course exceeds the requirements of the 40-hour “Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response” (HAZWOPER) as required by OSHA regulation for individuals working on an uncontrolled hazardous waste site. Students who successfully complete this course will be awarded certificates of completion. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
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EH 0298 - Topics in Environmental Health
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
Designed to give instruction in some discipline of environment health not covered in other courses. Prerequisites: to be determined by the department.
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EH 0300 - Environmental Geology
Spring (O) 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to our relationship to the earth’s environment. The limitations of natural resources and discussion of consequences of the exploitation of natural resources are considered along with the demands of humanity upon the environment. Overview of natural environmental hazards, including volcanoes, earthquakes, subsidence landslides, floods, and asteroid impacts. Prerequisite: Five credit hours in physical science, physics and/or chemistry. Cross-listed as GEOL 0300 .
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EH 0304 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Fall (O) 3 Credit Hours
Geographic Information Systems, GIS, involves the study of spatial (geographic) location of features on the Earth’s surface and the relationships between them. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the principles of cartography and GIS as they are used to analyze spatial aspects of society and the human and physical environments. Particular attention will be focused on ecology, environmental health, and related fields Prerequisites: GEOG 0101 and GEOG 0211 and completion of D1 and D2 area of General Education Requirements. Cross-listed as BIO 0304 and GEOG 0304 .
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EH 0311 - Soil Morphology and Sewage Systems
Fall (O) OC, Spring (E) DL 3 Credit Hours
Concepts, methods, and practices useful to the environmental health professional for soil morphology and site assessment leading to the proper design of residential sewage treatment systems. Two hours of lecture and two hours of field and/or laboratory activities are required per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended.
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EH 0312 - Environmental Biology
Spring (E) OC & Fall (O) DL 4 Credit Hours
Environmental factors and their interactions with living organisms. Emphasis on human ecology and wise natural resource utilization. Three lectures, one two hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0101 or 105 or 112 or BIO 0121 or 122 or EH 0101 . Cross-listed as BIO 0312 .
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EH 0352 - International Environmental Health
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of environmental health issues in countries other than the United States of America. The approach of this course is to select a country to be studied and review the pertinent environmental health issues. Environmental health issues common to many countries, as well as issues that are unique to the selected country will be studied. The environmental health issues of the selected country will be studied in class and followed up with an extended field trip usually lasting about two weeks. Prerequisites: EH 0312 . Priority given to EH majors.
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EH 0370 - Environmental Health & Safety
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A survey of environmental health and safety issues, problems and protection measures, including public health disease prevention, injury prevention and environmental health hazard mitigation. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended. Cross-listed as BIO 0370 and HS 0370 .
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EH 0371 - Environmental Toxicology
Spring (E) OC, Spring (O) DL 3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to natural and manmade toxicants and their effects on public health and the environment. Toxicological effects ranging from the molecular level to the ecological level will be discussed. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended.
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EH 0372 - Environmental Regulations
Spring (E) OC, Fall (O) DL 3 Credit Hours
A study of the regulations needed by environmental health professionals that work in the fields of environmental protection, environmental compliance, or public health and safety. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 or CHEM 0151 .
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EH 0373 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Fall (E) OC, Spring (O) DL 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the problems and potential solutions related to the generation, disposal, recycling, reuse, and prevention of solid and hazardous wastes. Emphasis will be on solid and hazardous waste management for a sustainable society. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended.
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EH 0374 - Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Management
Fall (E) OC, Fall (O) DL 3 Credit Hours
Air and material sampling strategy, air sampling techniques, air quality assessment and management for occupational health. Includes instrument calibration and air quality monitoring to assess exposures from chemical, physical, radiological and biological hazards. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended.
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EH 0375 - Disease Vector Control
Fall (E) OC, Spring (O) DL 1 Credit Hour
Identification and control of organisms that serve as reservoirs and vectors of diseases to humans. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended. Cross listed as BIO 0375 .
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EH 0376 - Water Quality Management
Fall (E) OC, Spring (O) DL 3 Credit Hours
Concepts, methods and practices for water quality management, water treatment, wastewater treatment, storm-water management, recreational water management and remediation of groundwater for the protection of the environment and public health. Two hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab/field work per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended.
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EH 0377 - Food Safety
Fall (O) OC, Fall (E) DL 3 Credit Hours
The concepts, methods, practices, and regulations that help ensure a safe food supply. This information is useful for the environmental health professional working as a health agency regulator or as a quality control agent in the food industry. Two hrs. of lecture, two hrs. of lab/field work per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended.
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EH 0378 - Occupational Health and Safety
Fall (O) OC, Fall (E) DL 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts, principles, and methods generally employed by industrial health and safety officers in the performance of their duties. This course is intended to provide students the classroom background to begin preparation for professional certification in safety. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended.
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EH 0379 - Career Planning for Environmental Health and Safety
Spring (O) OC, Spring (E) DL 1 Credit Hour
A survey of the various professions, certifications and organizations associated with the field of environmental health and safety. The student will plan for a successful internship and career as an environmental health and safety professional. One lecture per week. Prerequisites: EH 0370 and Environmental Health major.
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EH 0380 - Epidemiology
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the concepts, principles, and methods generally useful in the surveillance and investigation of communicable disease outbreaks. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0101 or 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . Cross-listed as BIO 0380 and HS 0380 .
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EH 0382 - Epidemiological Statistics
Fall (O) OC, Spring (O) DL 1 Credit Hour
The continuation of EH 0380 /BIO 0380 Epidemiology by the further introduction of statistical methods that are useful in the analysis of disease outbreak or injury data. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0380 /EH 0380 /HS 0380 or concurrent enrollment.
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EH 0404 - Applications in Geographic Information Systems
Spring 3 Credit Hours
The goal of this course is to allow students to apply skills in spatial analysis to an advanced research problem in the social or physical sciences. Students will engage in all aspects of a GIS project. Skills learned will range from GIS project design and data collection to the production of a written deliverable, complete with a series of digital maps. Particular attention will be focused on advanced applications in ecology, environmental health, and related fields Prerequisites: GEOG 0304 or instructor approval. Cross-listed as BIO 0404 and GEOG 0404 .
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EH 0410 - Hazardous Incident Management
Spring (O) OC, Spring (E) DL 1 Credit Hour
Knowledge will be gained regarding the identification of, preparation for, and response to environmental health emergency situations. Emergency situations discussed will include environmental contamination by hazardous materials, hazardous waste, chemical incidents, radiological emergencies, and bioterrorism. Environmental health emergency management systems will be covered. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended.
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EH 0411 - Hazardous Material Safety
Fall (O) OC, Spring (E) DL 2 Credit Hours
This course provides information regarding the identification of hazardous materials and their potential impact on human health, safety and the environment. The material in this course will enable managing hazardous materials in ways to provide worker safety, protect health and protect the environment. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended.
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EH 0480 - Environmental Epidemiology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations that are influenced by physical, biological, chemical, and psychosocial factors in the environment. Both communicable and non-communicable diseases associated with environmental factors will be studied. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course and EH 0380 recommended.
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EH 0481 - Environmental Risk and Safety Management
Spring (O) OC, Spring (E) DL 3 Credit Hours
The concepts, principles, methods, and techniques useful to the environmental health professional in risk assessment, risk management, and risk communications for the protection of the environment, the public safety, and the public health. Three hours of class per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended.
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EH 0495 - Field Experience in EH&S
NEW TERMS: Fall, Spring, Summer 1-4 Credit Hours
Field experience in compliance with the Environmental Health Accreditation Council (EHAC) requirements to provide an opportunity to observe and practice environmental health and safety concepts in a real-world setting. A proposal between the student and the cooperating facility/organization must be submitted for approval to the EHS Program Director prior to the semester of enrollment. The field experience must take place in the semester of enrollment. Each credit hour requires 90 work hours. A minimum of 2 credit hours (180 work hours) is required prior to graduation. Prerequisite: Environmental Health & Safety major with at least 10 credit hours of EH courses and approval of EHS Program Director, Department Chair and School Dean as needed.
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EH 0498 - Special Topics in Environmental Health
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
Designed to give instruction in some discipline of environment health not covered in other courses. For upper division majors. Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
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EH 0499 - Independent Study in Environmental Health & Safety
Demand 1-6 Credit Hours
Under faculty supervision, the student will perform in-depth research and report on a specific topic from the field of environmental health and safety that has not been covered sufficiently in a current course. Prerequisites: Environmental Health major and 12 hours in EH or permission.
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Finance |
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FIN 0101 - Introduction to Personal Financial Planning
Fall & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the concepts and tools necessary for effective management of personal financial health. Includes goal-setting, investment decisions, obtaining and using credit, insurance, and retirement planning. Also provides exposure to various business careers and to comparable decisions that business owners and managers make.
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FIN 0320 - Pension Planning
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Pension Planning is the establishment, implementation, and management of private retirement plans. Topics include: the history of private pension plans in the United States, the debate over defined benefit versus defined contribution plans, tax considerations in pension planning, important aspects of various types of pension plans, funding of pension plans, terminating pension plans, and investment issues for pension plans. Prerequisites: ECON 0201 , ECON 0202 and ACCT 0201 . Co-requisite: GB 0301 .
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FIN 0330 - Principles of Insurance
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Survey of the fundamentals of insurance, including risk management, interpretation of policies, property insurance, liability insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. Prerequisites: ECON 0201 and ECON 0202 .
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FIN 0350 - Financial Management
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Study of the financial operating environment and financial analysis; risk and valuation; time value of money; capital budgeting; cost of capital and leverage; working capital management; and dividend policy. Prerequisites: ECON 0201 , ECON 0202 and ACCT 0202 .
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FIN 0370 - Estate Planning
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The study of the efficient conservation and transfer of wealth, consistent with the client’s goals. The course will consider the legal, tax, financial, and non-financial aspects of this process. Topics covered will include trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfers, and related taxes. Prerequisites: FIN 0350 , ACCT 0375 , and GB 0301 .
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FIN 0400 - Bank Management
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Provides an introduction to the commercial bank industry, its organization, structure, and regulation. The lending and investment functions of banking are examined along with liability and capital management issues, including de nova banking and merger/acquisitions. Its’ purpose is to offer an overview of commercial banks and their delivery role in the financial services industry. Prerequisites: ECON 0300 and FIN 0350 .
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FIN 0411 - Investments
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Principles underlying investment analysis and policy; salient characteristics of governmental and corporate securities; policies of companies and investing institutions; relations of investment policy to money markets and business fluctuations; and security price-making forces. Prerequisite: FIN 0101 or instructor consent.
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FIN 0420 - Security Analysis
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A broad introduction to basic stock selection using fundamental analysis whereby over and under valued stocks are to be identified. The class will construct a common stock portfolio of 0 to 25 stocks. Other topics covered will include: basic schools of investment thought, diversification, quality of earnings, and factors affecting equity ownership. Prerequisite: FIN 0350 or permission.
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FIN 0421 - Portfolio Management
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Theories of diversification, portfolio construction and portfolio management; fundamental analysis of securities; investment goals and strategies; economic and industry analysis; decision making for the Youngman Portfolio. Prerequisite: FIN 0350 and FIN 0411 .
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FIN 0422 - Portfolio Management II
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Theories of diversification, portfolio construction and portfolio management; fundamental analysis of securities; economic and industry analysis; financial software competencies; derivatives; decision making for the Youngman Portfolio. Prerequisite: FIN 0421 .
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FIN 0435 - Financial Analysis
NEW TERMS: Fall, Summer 3 Credit Hours
This applied course will familiarize students with the analytical and empirical tools used by financial managers to evaluate and forecast financial performance and perform project analysis and valuation. Topics will include the discounted cash flow analysis; project risk analysis; cost of capital; forecasting financial statements; enterprise valuation; and valuation using financial derivatives. Prerequisites: FIN 0350 , MGMT 0237
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FIN 0440 - Advanced Financial Planning: Cases and Applications
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course will integrate material presented in the financial planning track coursework. Students will be engaged in critical thinking and decision making regarding personal financial management topics in the context of the financial planning process. Prerequisites: ACCT 0375 , FIN 0320 , and FIN 0330 . Co-requisites: FIN 0370 and FIN 0411 .
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FIN 0450 - Financial Strategy
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Financial planning, capital budgeting under constraints of mutual exclusiveness and capital rationing, leverage (both operating and financial), debt financing, common stock (including dividend policy), preferred stock, leasing, mergers, LBOs using a case study approach. Prerequisite: FIN 0350 .
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FIN 0491 - Internship in Finance
Demand 1-6 Credit Hours
An internship for senior Finance students with an opportunity to observe and participate in actual business operations within the community. All internships must conform to institutional policy regarding the number of hours of work, the number of credit hours, and written agreements with the cooperating business or agency. Prerequisites: 65 hours, 3.0 GPA and department approval. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
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FIN 0498 - Advanced Topics in Finance
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
For upper-division students. Topics to be announced each time the course is offered. Examples of seminars offered in the past are: 498-Seminar in Business Cycles, and 498-Seminar in Public Finance.
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FIN 0499 - Independent Study in Finance
Demand 1-6 Credit Hours
Individually directed readings, research and discussion in selected areas of Finance for advanced majors. Scope, depth, area of concentration and credit to be arranged upon entry into course. Offered by arrangement. Prerequisites: Permission and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
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FIN 0535 - Financial Analysis
Fall & Summer 3 Credit Hours
This applied course will familiarize students with the analytical and empirical tools used by financial managers to evaluate and forecast financial performance and perform project analysis and valuation. Topics will include the discounted cash flow analysis; project risk analysis; cost of capital; forecasting financial statements; enterprise valuation; and valuation using financial derivatives. Prerequisites: FIN 0350 and MGMT 0237 .
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FIN 0600 - Budgeting & Financial Controls
3 Credit Hours
In this course the students will learn to create, execute and analyze budgets used in public, non-profit and for-profit organizations. The course will teach students specific tools using case studies and exercises. The course will cover budget analysis, development, formulation, cost and revenue
estimation, budget execution, strategies and tactics and evaluation of operating and capital budgets. The implementation of financial controls will be emphasized.
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OL 0298 - Topics in Foreign Languages
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Languages not currently a part of the curriculum may be offered on appropriate demand, subject to the availability of faculty. For each offering, a course in a specific target language will be structured with the objective of developing the speaking, understanding, reading, and writing skills of the student in the target language. Each offering will have a syllabus stating specific requirements of the course as well as prerequisites.
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OL 0498 - Advanced Topics in Foreign Languages
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Advanced studies in foreign languages and literatures not currently part of the curriculum may be offered on appropriate demand, subject to the availability of faculty. For each offering, a course in a specific language will be structured with the objective of developing further the speaking, understanding, reading, and writing skills of the student in the target language, as well as developing a further awareness of the literature of the specific language. Each offering will have a syllabus stipulating specific requirements of the course as well as prerequisites.
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FREN 0101 - Beginning French I
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
The first semester of French language instruction developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and providing an introduction to the study of French-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: None.
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FREN 0102 - Beginning French II
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
The second semester of French language instruction developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and providing an introduction to the study of French-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: FREN 0101 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0203 - Intermediate French I
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
The third semester of French language instruction developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and providing an introduction to the study of French-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: FREN 0102 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0204 - Intermediate French II
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
The fourth semester of French language instruction developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and providing an introduction to the study of French-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: FREN 0203 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0250 - French Conversation & Grammar
Demand 6 Credit Hours
Intensive practice of basic French vocabulary and structures is combined with visits to sites of cultural or historical interest in the Orleans area. Students will have daily classes in grammar and conversation, supplemented by language lab practice and workshop of their choice. Prerequisite: FREN 0102 or the equivalent and a placement test. The course will be offered only as a study abroad option.
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FREN 0298 - Topics in French
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites: are determined by the department and stipulated in the syllabus for each specific offering.
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FREN 0300 - Advanced French
NEW TERMS: Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
The third semester of French language instruction, honing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and continuing instruction in the study of French-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0302 - Contemporary French Culture and Civilization
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Continued development of language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Contemporary France, the daily life of its people, the social and economic institutions which impact them, and the arts and media will be the focus for reading and discussion. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0304 - Introduction to French Literature
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to basic concepts and terminology of literary criticism through several different critical approaches to the literary text. Reading and discussion of selected poems, plays, and fiction representing various literary periods. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0305 - Contemporary Francophone Cultures
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of contemporary life in selected French-speaking regions: Quebec, Senegal, and Guadeloupe and Martinique. Students will continue to develop their French language skills. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0306 - French Culture & Civilization
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The course will continue the development of the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The thematic focus of the class will be the historical, political, social, and cultural development of France from its origins to the 20th century. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0309 - French Language (Consortium)
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
French Composition offered by MSU, MSSU, MWSU, SEMO, or UCMO. Syllabus and delivery platform (ITV, hybrid, or online) vary depending on the offering university. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0324 - French Theater Studies
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Reading, discussion, and performance of plays from France and the Francophone world. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0327 - French Cinema Studies
3 Credit Hours
An introductory or advanced survey or topics course in French and/or Francophone cinematographic production. A student may repeat this course to a maximum of 9 credit hours. FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency. Up to 9 hours
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FREN 0350 - Language and Civilization
Demand 6 Credit Hours
Intensive development of all language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) is combined with visits to sites of cultural or historical interest in Orleans and the surrounding chateau region. Cultural and literary topics are introduced. Weekend excursions. Prerequisite: FREN 0203 or equivalent level of proficiency. A placement test required. The course will be offered only as a study abroad option.
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FREN 0400 - French for Business
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to French business terminology, concepts, situations, and procedures. Oral and written activities will continue to develop French language skills within a commercial context. Prerequisite: Prerequisite:FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0402 - Topics French Lit Post-1700
NEW TERMS: Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
A survey of French literature from the eighteenth-century up to our contemporary century, or a treatment of specific topics within this span of time. A student may repeat this course up to a maximum of 9 credit hours. FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency. up to 9 hours
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FREN 0404 - French Women Writers
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The course will focus on the reading and discussion of works by selected French and francophone women authors from the twelfth through the twentieth centuries. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0406 - Topics in French Literature Pre-1700
3 Credit Hours
A single-century or transhistoric survey of French literature spanning anywhere from the medieval period up through the seventeenth-century, or a treatment of specific topics within this range of time. A student may repeat this course to a maximum of 9 credit hours. FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency. Up to 9 hours
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FREN 0407 - Topics Francophone Literatures
3 Credit Hours
An introductory or advanced survey or topics course in Francophone literatures. A student may repeat this course to a maximum of 9 credit hours. FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0409 - French Literature (Consortium)
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
French Civilization and Literature I or II offered by MSU, MSSU, MWSU, SEMO, or UCMO. Syllabus and delivery platform (ITV, hybrid, or online) vary depending on the offering university. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0429 - French Culture (Consortium)
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
French Cinema offered by MSU, MSSU, MWSU, SEMO, or UCMO. Syllabus and delivery platform (ITV, hybrid, or online) vary depending on the offering university. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0430 - French Translation
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The course will introduce students to both the theoretical and practical aspects of translation. Practice will be given in a variety of genres and will emphasize dynamic accuracy in form and meaning of French to English translation. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 and ENG 0102 or the equivalent level of proficiency in both languages.
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