University General Course Catalog 2017-2018 
    
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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Biotechnology
  

  • BIOT 647 - Research

    (2 to 4 units)
    Independent research for biotechnology majors. Design and conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate ability to complete laboratory-based research in their field of study, including the mastery of common and specialized techniques and instrumentation used in performing laboratory-based biotechnology experimentation.
    2. Students will be able to test a hypothesis or answer scientific questions formulated independently or in conjunction with the advisor and committee members.


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  • BIOT 700 - Current Topics in Biotechnology

    (2 units)
    Lecture and faculty/student discussions on current topics and systems in biotechnology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate ability to critically evaluate and debate issues pertaining to modern biochemical and molecular biological research.
    2. Students will be able to develop presentations on advanced topics and publications related to biotechnology.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the applications of science and technology in societal context.


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  • BIOT 777 - Biotechnology Symposium

    (3 units)
    Students will integrate, synthesize their master’s research through written and oral forms of communication. Course culminates in a research presentation at the annual Biotechnology Symposium in May.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to integrate and synthesize their current research by writing a scientific report on their project, designing a PowerPoint presentation, and presenting their research at the annual Biotechnology Symposium in May.
    2. Students will be able to succinctly summarize relevant facts and experiences about themselves. This will be practiced through a cover letter, resume, LinkedIn page, mock interview, and elevator talk.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate an improvement in their skills in written and oral communication through a cover letter, resume, LinkedIn page, mock interview, elevator talk, scientific report on their project, designing a PowerPoint presentation, and presenting their research at the annual Biotechnology Symposium in May.


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Business
  

  • BUS 101 - Introduction to Business

    (3 units)
    Survey of business majors and careers. Includes overview of current business issues, trends and practices.

    Prerequisite(s): Freshmen standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to utilize and understand advising resources to create individual academic plans and identify graduation requirements.
    2. Students will be able to identify academic and professional goals based on personality traits and personal strengths.
    3. Students will be able to develop better understanding and knowledge of College of Business majors, business careers, campus resources, and opportunities for involvement in on-campus activities.
    4. Students will be able to develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills.


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  • BUS 104 - Business Exploration - Special Topics

    (1 unit)
    Exploration of business topics and features of the College of Business for prospective and new students.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify academic and professional goals based on personality traits and personal strengths.
    2. Students will be able to develop better understanding and knowledge of College of Business majors, business careers, campus resources, and opportunities for involvement in on-campus activities.
    3. Students will be able to develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills.


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  • BUS 109 - NevadaFIT (Freshmen Intensive Experience)

    (1 unit)
    A five-day intensive academic program emulating the rigors of a midterm week during a normal college semester. (ABNR 109, ACE 109, BUS 109, CHS 109, EDU 109, ENGR 109, JOUR 109, PSY 109 and SCI 109 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the nine.)

    Prerequisite(s): first-semester freshmen standing.

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Units of Lecture: .33
    Units of Discussion/Recitation: .33
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: .33
    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify the expectations for success in college-level examinations, homework assignments and laboratories.
    2. Students will be able to apply learning and study strategies and time management skills to enhance academic success.
    3. Students will be able to interact appropriately, comfortably and successfully with University faculty staff, and peers.
    4. Students will be able to identify and use University, College, and Department resources to support academic goals.


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  • BUS 300 - Introduction to Finance

    (3 units)
    Overview of finance for non-business majors. Topics from the three main areas of finance: markets and institutions, investments, and managerial finance.

    Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ACC 202 ; ECON 100 . 

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of financial institutions and their role in modern finance.
    2. Students will be able to describe the regulatory environment facing corporations.
    3. Students will be able to conduct and apply results from time value of money scenarios to real-life financial decision making.
    4. Students will be able to explain the importance of relationship, cooperation, and trust in Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer interactions.
    5. Students will be able to describe and analyze how general economic principles apply to specific economic problems as appropriate to the course.


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  • BUS 400 - Selected Topics in Business

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study of selected topics in business.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Business major or minor; Junior or Senior standing.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of a particular advanced topic in business.
    2. Students will be able to apply business theories developed in other business classes to a particular topic.
    3. Students will be able to make use of business skills and tools to analyze specific aspects and topics in business administration.
    4. Students will be able to write a paper on a select topic in business that provides an in-depth analysis using relevant review of literature.


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  • BUS 600 - Selected Topics in Business

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study of selected topics in business.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of a particular advanced topic in business.
    2. Students will be able to apply business theories developed in other business classes to a particular topic.
    3. Students will be able to make use of business skills and tools to analyze specific aspects and topics in business administration.
    4. Students will be able to write a paper on a select topic in business that provides an in-depth analysis using relevant review of literature.


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  • BUS 701 - Organizational Behavior

    (3 units)
    Introduction to micro and macro organizational behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): Business Administration Ph.D. program.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read, comprehend, and discuss theory in Organizational Behavior.
    2. Students will be able to read, comprehend, and discuss empirical research in Organizational Behavior.
    3. Students will be able to produce a proposal for conducting research in Organizational Behavior.


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  • BUS 702 - Strategic Management

    (3 units)
    This seminar is designed to expose Ph.D. students to the theory and research in strategic management. Topics typically covered include strategy formulation and implementation, industry structure and performance, the resource-based view of the firm, top management teams, and behavioral aspects of the firm.

    Prerequisite(s): Business Administration Ph.D. program.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read, analyze and discuss the basic theoretical, empirical, and methodological traditions of research in business and corporate strategy.
    2. Students will be able to read, analyze, and discuss the economic and behavioral foundations of strategy and current research in specific streams of inquiry.
    3. Students will be able to evaluate, critique, and contribute to the field of strategic management.


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  • BUS 703 - Managerial Decision Making

    (3 units)
    The study of individual judgment and decision making.

    Prerequisite(s): Business Administration Ph.D. program.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to understand, critique, and discuss the seminal research in judgment and decision making.
    2. Students will be able to conceptualize new research questions and to design a research study to answer such questions in the field of decision making.
    3. Students will be able to produce a research paper that can lead to a published journal article.


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  • BUS 704 - Leadership

    (3 units)
    Fundamental topics and issues in leadership such as traits and behavior, cognitive processes, strategic, destructive, charismatic and transformational, and followership.

    Prerequisite(s): Business Administration Ph.D. program.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of the primary theories and theoretical issues in each major leadership area.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of the primary research methods and methodological issues associated with leadership research.
    3. Students will be able to develop and articulate their own ideas for contributing to leadership theory and research.


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  • BUS 705 - Theory of Entrepreneurship

    (3 units)
    Fundamental topics in entrepreneurship such as firm boundaries and organization, new-venture creation, individual and group creativity, innovation and economic growth, and public policy.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read, comprehend, and discuss theory in Entrepreneurship.
    2. Students will be able to read, comprehend, and discuss empirical research in Entrepreneurship.
    3. Students will be able to produce a research proposal for conducting research in Entrepreneurship.


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  • BUS 706 - Data Analysis in Management I

    (3 units)
    Introduction to statistical and data analysis procedures with an emphasis on probability, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and non-parametric techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): BADM 700  or approval of instructor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to to use parametric tests and non-parametric statistical techniques common in economics and business.
    2. Students will be able to describe and display scientific data.
    3. Students will be able to clearly communicate the use and results of using parametric and non-parametric techniques.


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  • BUS 707 - Data Analysis in Management II

    (3 units)
    Introduction to statistical and data analysis procedures with an emphasis on linear and non-regression techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 706 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of linear and non-linear regression techniques.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of when and how to apply linear and nonlinear regression techniques to data.
    3. Students will be able to clearly communicate the use and results of linear and non-linear techniques.


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  • BUS 708 - Research Methods in Management I

    (3 units)
    Introduction to research methods in management for constructing theory and empirical research.

    Prerequisite(s): Business Administration Ph.D. program.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to develop and articulate appropriate research questions.
    2. Students will be able to choose and implement appropriate research methods.
    3. Students will be able to critically analyze the research work of others.


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  • BUS 710 - Behavioral Economics and Game Theory

    (3 units)
    Introduction to formal and predictive approaches to incorporating psychological insights and behavioral regularities into management and economic theory.

    Prerequisite(s): Business Administration Ph.D. program.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of the seminal theoretical research in game theory.
    2. Students will be able to read, analyze and discuss the empirical research in behavioral economics.
    3. Students will be able to conceptualize new research questions and design a research study to answer these question in the field of behavioral economics and game theory.


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  • BUS 711 - Culture and Management

    (3 units)
    Seminar on international management. Course will focus on cultural differences and their impact on business and management practices. Emphasis on the unique aspects of conducting international research.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in Ph.D. Program in Business.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to comprehend, critique and discuss the seminal research in international management.
    2. Students will be able to assess the cultural factors that will impact global managers.
    3. Students will be able to produce a research proposal on culture and management.


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Business Administration
  

  • BADM 700 - Statistics for Decision Making

    (3 units)
    Statistical inference and hypothesis testing; multivariate regression and analysis of variance; emphasis on applied methods, changing technology and computer applications.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree seeking student in a business graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to correctly identify data types and manage databases using software.
    2. Students will be able to recognize and apply the appropriate graphical and statistical descriptive and/or inferential techniques to the data being analyzed.
    3. Students will be able to perform and interpret the statistical inference techniques of hypothesis testing, multivariate regression and analysis of variance.
    4. Students will be able to proficiently discuss and present statistical outcomes in reports.
    5. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of how statistical analysis is used to assist decision making in business.
    6. Students will be able to analyze and assess statistical information available from business, government, or research organizations.


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  • BADM 701 - Production / Operations Mangmt

    (3 units)
    Problems of manufacturing goods and services; production applications of linear programming, scheduling, quality control and materials management; CAD, CAM, multi-cultural and international issues.

    Prerequisite(s): BADM 700 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate ability to ensure alignment between a company’s Operations and its strategic and Sustainability goals.
    2. Students will be able to predict the future sales, revenues with models involving seasonality and a trend.
    3. Students will be able to design the layout of a facility to meet a variety of types of product and service needs.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate ability to manage Inventory levels to effectively and efficiently meet demand.
    5. Students will be able to demonstrate ability to optimize decision variables using linear programming.


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  • BADM 710 - Financial Reporting and Analysis

    (3 units)
    Examination of accounting and disclosure techniques and their impact on external financial reporting. Preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial reports.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree seeking student in a business graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the relevance of financial accounting information to the participants in the capital market.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of why accounting is the language of business and be competent in using accounting and finance terminology in the workplace.
    3. Students will be able to construct the basic financial statements from transactions that occurred during a period.
    4. Students will be able to analyze elements of the financial statements to evaluate a company’s liquidity, solvency, profitability, and aspects of managerial effectiveness.
    5. Students will be able to perform calculations involving the time value of money.


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  • BADM 711 - Seminar in Managerial Accounting

    (3 units)
    Provides a fundamental understanding of accounting techniques used to operate an organization, and is designed as an introductory managerial accounting course for MBA students.

    Prerequisite(s): BADM 710  or equivalent.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to apply CVP techniques correctly.
    2. Students will be able to assess and make accurate decisions using relevant information.
    3. Students will be able to categorize products using ABC costing.
    4. Students will be able to prepare and analyze selected operating and cash budgets.
    5. Students will be able to demonstrate ability to effectively communicate information, concepts and ideas in writing and persentation.


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  • BADM 720 - Management and Organizational Science

    (3 units)
    Individual and group behavior in organizations, and organizational design and communication strategies. Interaction of structural, technological and human resource components. International focus emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree seeking student in a business graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to recognize the difference between internal and environmental influences on behavior in organizations.
    2. Students will be able to identify their own beliefs about what motivates behavior in organizations so they can better evaluate different motivation strategies.
    3. Students will be able to select new behaviors to become a better follower and ultimately a better leader of organizations.


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  • BADM 726 - Personal Branding

    (3 units)
    Personal branding builds content and conversation around your professional value using principles of permission and inbound marketing and social media platforms as tools.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree seeking student in a business graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to develop an online personal brand.
    2. Students will be able to create content that is searchable and shareable.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate ability to advise others on basic social media strategies.


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  • BADM 727 - Seminar in Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

    (3 units)
    Focus on ethical and social responsibility issues using a stakeholders’ perspective and ethical decision-making model to develop diagnostic, critical thinking, and intervention skills.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree seeking student in a business graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to develop a greater awareness of ethical issues in business, thus enabling him to identify such issues.
    2. Students will be able to assess the multiple facets of ethical issues through several projects of practical significance.
    3. Students will be able to apply a comprehensive stakeholders’ framework and key ethical criteria in evaluating ethical issues in business.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate mastery of practical ways for dealing with ethical issues in business within the framework of the law.


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  • BADM 728 - Managing Organizations in a Global Economy

    (3 units)
    Assessment of cost, benefits and risks of operating in specific countries. Emphasis on recognizing, respecting, and responding to cultural differences.

    Prerequisite(s): Admittance to MBA program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to determine data and the sources needed to assess the cost, benefits, and risk associated with business in a specific country for an American company.
    2. Students will be able to conduct an analysis of the political, economic, social environment, and legal conditions in a specific country (PESTEL Analysis).
    3. Students will be able to assess the cultural context and determine the level of cultural toughness that a country might present for an American company.
    4. Students will be able to examine ethical challenges and corporate social responsibility issues when operating internationally.
    5. Students will be able to determine the impact of cultural and other contextual conditions on management and business practices.
    6. Students will be able to discuss and contribute to decisions related to the selection, training, compensation, and repatriation of expatriates.
    7. Students will be able to conduct a systematic CBRA (Cost-Benefit-Risk Analysis) of a specific country to determine the attractiveness of the country for internationalization of an American company.


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  • BADM 729 - Seminar in Management Issues

    (3 units)
    Selected topics in management, both national and international.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): MBA core and admittance into Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to develop logical decisions using quantitative decisions tools such as decision trees, expected value, expected utility, regression analysis, and time value of money analysis.
    2. Students will be able to identify common judgment heuristics and the decision biases to which these heuristics lead.
    3. Students will be able to develop decisions and strategies to avoid common decision mistakes.
    4. Students will be able to develop a toolkit of knowledge and skills necessary to engage in successful bargaining and negotiation.
    5. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of how to continuously improve their negotiation abilities.


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  • BADM 730 - Economics of the Firm

    (3 units)
    Economic analysis of the business firm, particularly with respect to price, output and technological choice; the effect of diversity on domestic and international policy on business firm behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree seeking student in a business graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of how markets work and how market activities impact the operation and profitability of firms.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the economics of firm organization and how the competitiveness of the market impacts the firm’s decisions.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of different types of strategic thinking that can be useful when the firm only has a few competitors.


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  • BADM 740 - Financial and Monetary Economics

    (3 units)
    Analytical and policy perspectives on money and the financial system, financial regulatory and supervision regimes, central bank policy and international finance.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and for MBA students, completion of MBA core.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. financial system and institutions, interest rate structure and policy.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the Federal Reserve Bank’s purposes and function, monetary policy objectives, tools, financial markets regulation, and foreign exchange structure.


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  • BADM 741 - Financial Management

    (3 units)
    Capital budgeting, capital structure and dividend policy decisions, valuation, cost of capital, working capital management, financial analysis and planning for corporations in the global financial environment. Computer use required.

    Prerequisite(s): BADM 700 ; BADM 710 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to apply time value of money valuation methods to a variety of cash flow patterns such as annuities, perpetuities, and uneven cash flows.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between risk and return.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic capital budgeting decision criteria.


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  • BADM 742 - Research Methods of Finance

    (3 units)
    Application of mathematical problem solving/statistical analysis to financial decision making and evaluation processes. Topics: regression models, univariate calculus, probability theory/distributions, and portfolio modeling.

    Prerequisite(s): Admittance to Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the statistical theories and methods for analyzing financial instruments and financial markets.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate how to perform investment analysis by using financial databases such as CRSP and Compustat.
    3. Students will be able to apply statistical analysis packages such as SAS in managing and analyzing financial data.


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  • BADM 743 - Investment Management

    (3 units)
    Survey of fundamental investment principles and techniques used by individuals and institutions. Considers asset allocation, risk analysis and security validation.

    Prerequisite(s): Admittance to Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify money and capital market assets.
    2. Students will be able to apply the CAPM and test its validity.
    3. Students will be able to apply TVM concepts to value debt and equity securities.


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  • BADM 744 - Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management

    (3 units)
    Comprehensive analysis of the practice of evaluating securities and the process of combining the securities into portfolios.

    Prerequisite(s): Admittance to Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of security analysis and portfolio construction.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of risk management techniques.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of performance evaluation.


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  • BADM 745 - Commercial Bank Management

    (3 units)
    Bank organization and regulation, performance evaluation, management of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk, use of derivatives, and bank capital management.

    Prerequisite(s): BADM 741 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of regulations in the banking industry.
    2. Students will be able to evaluate the performance of commercial banks by using their financial statements.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of loan application analysis.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate how to apply financial theories and tools to the management of various risks faced by commercial banks, such as credit risk, interest rate risk, capital risk and liquidity risk.
    5. Students will be able to apply statistical analysis packages such as SAS in managing and analyzing finance.


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  • BADM 746 - Corporate Treasury Management

    (3 units)
    Theoretical principles and application tools of short-term asset/liability management. Topics include: impact of the regulatory system, cash collection and float, and international considerations.

    Prerequisite(s): BADM 741 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the theoretical principles and application tools of corporate treasury management.
    2. Students will be able to show the effects of cash management policies on firm value through its effects on equity value and default risk.
    3. Students will be able to show an understanding of optimal working capital policies (cash, inventory, etc.), given the characteristics of the industry and the firm.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate the best ways to manage short-term funds (how to invest surplus cash and how to raise the short-term funds).
    5. Students will be able to demonstrate how to design an optimal overall working capital management policy for the firm.


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  • BADM 748 - Real Estate Finance

    (3 units)
    Survey of real estate investment, ownership interests, appraisal and valuation, finance, market and project analysis, and other phases of the real estate investment management process.

    Prerequisite(s): BADM 741  and admittance to Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to create a pro forma statement for RE projects.
    2. Students will be able to analyze fixed and adjustable-rate mortgages.
    3. Students will be able to analyze the cash flows of real estate pass-through securities (CMOs).


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  • BADM 749 - Seminar in Finance

    (3 units)
    Selected topics in finance.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): BADM 741 ; admittance to Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to develop an understanding of a specialized topic in finance.
    2. Students will be able to apply computer tools such as Excel in the financial decision making process.
    3. Students will be able to apply financial theory in the management of risk.


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  • BADM 750 - Information and Communications Technology in Organizations

    (3 units)
    Overview of strategic value creation through ICT; managing end-user involvement in ICT including requirements specification, change management and process reengineering; systems development process and outsourcing.

    Prerequisite(s): Admittance to Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to work effectively with IT personnel (wherever located) on the definition and management of an IT project.
    2. Students will be able to discover and evaluate strategic IT and IT-supported business process reorganization project possibilities and assess the sustainability of the strategic advantage conferred by each project.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the impact of IT on the organization and effectively manage the change to people and processes that is inevitable in an IT implementation to minimize risk of failure and increase effectiveness of the implementation.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of strategic alignment of IT initiatives with organizational strategy and work toward that alignment.


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  • BADM 760 - Marketing Management

    (3 units)
    Analyses and decision-making procedures in market measurement, product development, pricing, promotion and distribution. Environmental factors, including cultural diversity at domestic and global levels.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree seeking student in a business graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding ofthe role of each marketing mix element and their interdependency.
    2. Students will be able to analyze firms’ marketing strategies, target markets and marketing environment.
    3. Students will be able to recognize marketing management problems and suggest sound solutions.
    4. Students will be able to discuss ethical issues in marketing.


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  • BADM 769 - Seminar in Marketing Issues

    (3 units)
    Selected topics in marketing with national and international emphasis.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): BADM 760 ; admittance to Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of game theory, games, and their basic components.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate how game theory concepts can be applied for strategic marketing decisions.
    3. Students will be able to determine the Nash equilibrium of a game.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate games in normal form.
    5. Students will be able to demonstrate first-hand knowledge of different game strategies and payoffs by participating in interactive game exercises.


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  • BADM 772 - Changing Environments of Business

    (3 units)
    Legal, ethical, cultural, economic, political and global environment. Approaches to continual monitoring and managing complex interactions between business and its changing environments.

    Prerequisite(s): MBA Core.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to evaluate complex issues of change in organizations.
    2. Students will be able to select effective strategies for personal and organizational change.
    3. Students will be able to select effective strategies to scale excellence in organizations.


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  • BADM 779 - Seminar in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    (3 units)
    Selected topics in the theory, principles and practice of logistics and supply chain management.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): MBA Core.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role, function, and ethical implications of supply chain management (SCM) in the context of current events in a competitive, complex and global society.
    2. Students will be able to develop an understanding of the competitive advantages within all industries provided by understanding supply chain management concepts, methods, and techniques.
    3. Students will be able to describe and introduce system design concepts for planning, implementing, and evolving the supply chain within organizations.
    4. Students will be able to utilize SCM concepts and methods to achieve personal, professional, and organizational goals.
    5. Students will be able to communicate complex perspectives with a multidiscipline approach drawing on insights from real-world experience, design, neuroscience, rhetorical technique, and many other sources.


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  • BADM 780 - Business and Public Policy

    (3 units)
    Relationship of public policy both nationally and internationally to business organizations. Development, current status and future outlook of specific public policy issues are considered.

    Prerequisite(s): Admittance to Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to apply micro-economic theory to analyze the impacts of policy proposals.
    2. Students will be able to apply theories of government regulation to analyze policy issues.
    3. Students will be able to compare the costs and benefits of alternate strategies for producing social goods.
    4. Students will be able to analyze market power issues, and the implications of alternate policies for addressing these issues.
    5. Students will be able to write a paper with a clear, organizational structure and professional writing style.


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  • BADM 781 - Strategic Mgmt For Exec

    (3 units)
    Strategy and policy in the business enterprise. Strategic management process and systematic analysis of complex organization-wide issues faced by general management. Case studies, both national and international.

    Prerequisite(s): MBA Core.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to integrate and synthesize core business knowledge enabling them to analyze open-ended strategic problems or complex issues.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and skills developed in previous core MBA classes by completing a project or structured experience of practical significance.
    3. Students will be able to describe and assess the structural characteristics of a firm’s external environment in order to identify the opportunities and threats available.
    4. Students will be able to describe and assess a firm’s strengths and weaknesses in order to make recommendations on how the firm can develop or sustain a competitive advantage..
    5. Students will be able to assess and make an ethical argument regarding the corporate social responsibilities of an organization in society.


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  • BADM 791 - Special Topics

    (3 units)
    Advanced study in selected topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Admittance to Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of a particular advanced topic in business.
    2. Students will be able to apply business theories developed in other MBA classes to a particular topic.
    3. Students will be able to apply business skills and tools to analyze specific aspects and topics in business administration.
    4. Students will be able to develop oral and written reports about a specific topic in business administration.


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  • BADM 792 - Internship

    (1 to 3 units)
    Internship with business firms and organizations, providing students with practical experience and applied problem solving.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MBA core.

    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify practical challenges in a business environment.
    2. Students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained from their studies in UNR MBA to the solution of practical challenges.
    3. Students will be able to develop the skills needed to work in a team environment.


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  • BADM 793 - Independent Study

    (3 units)
    Research in selected topics conducted under faculty supervision.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree seeking student in a business graduate program.

    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to conduct and compile independent research on business topics.
    2. Students will be able to conduct review of literature to find systematic information on the business topic chosen.
    3. Students will be able to identify research methodology needed to examine the business topic chosen.
    4. Students will be able to apply the knowledge they have gained in other MBA classes to analyze business topic chosen.
    5. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of the proper reporting of research findings on the business topic chosen.


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  • BADM 794 - Value Creation and Measurement

    (3 units)
    Identifying and measuring value in the corporate environment and the study of strategies useful in the development of enterprise value.

    Prerequisite(s): Admitted to graduate major in Business.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to properly make use of data (financial and otherwise) to identify and measure value in the corporate environment.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of strategies useful in the development of enterprise value and the intersections of finance, accounting, operations, marketing and management of doing so.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the process of developing measureable value from start-up to exit.


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  • BADM 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to a Masters degree program and have department consent.

    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to conduct review of literature to select key papers published in peer reviewed journals (PRJS) related to the business topic chosen.
    2. Students will be able to write a critique of the papers published in PRJs to determine the importance of the business topic chosen.
    3. Students will be able to determine research methodology required to study the business topic chosen.
    4. Students will be able to communicate the findings on the business topic chosen.


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  • BADM 899 - Graduate Advisement

    (1 to 4 units)
    Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master’s degree students only.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree seeking student in a business graduate program.

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:


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Career and Technical Education
  

  • EDCT 230 - Introduction to Career & Technical Education

    (3 units)
    Organization and management of vocational classes, laboratories, shops, work experiences, etc., youth groups and advisory committees.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of career and technical education, including its essential characteristics, components, and effect in a multicultural society by developing your own philosophy of Career and Technical Education statement.
    2. Students will be able to identify the components of a quality CTE program by completing a self-assessment of a Career and Technical program using the Nevada State Quality Program Criteria.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the development of career and technical education and the Federal and state legislation effecting career and technical education by creating a timeline of significant events throughout history and identifying historical characteristics that we see in today’s Career and Technical Education.


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  • EDCT 447 - Curriculum Development in Career & Technical Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of the vocational, technical and industrial education program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to develop a research paper that looks at a curriculum issue dealing with content and procedures of the vocational, technical and industrial education program.


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  • EDCT 459 - Practicum in Career & Technical Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Coordinated work-study programs in industry or government. Written progress reports are prepared periodically.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: S/U Only
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to summarize a work-study program experience in industry or government through a written report.


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  • EDCT 465 - Teaching in Career & Technical Education

    (3 units)
    Methods and materials in area of specialty: (a) agricultural education, (b) business education, (d) industrial education, or (e) technology education.

    Prerequisite(s): EDSC 321 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to describe the personal and professional characteristics of an effective teacher.
    2. Students will be able to develop, present, and implement a complete lesson plan for an informational presentation.
    3. Students will be able to develop appropriate formative and summative assessments for both written and activity-oriented assignments.
    4. Students will be able to describe how various teaching methods could be used to meet different students’ needs for the same lesson by writing a reflective paper which shows track comments on how the lesson worked and what needs to be adjusted or changed in the future teaching of the lesson.
    5. Students will be able to describe various processes/procedures for managing the learning environment using both classroom management and behavior management strategies in a well-developed essay.


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  • EDCT 467A - Occupational Development in Business and Industry

    (1 to 6 units)
    Involvement to increase competence in Agrisciences,

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major principles of teaching and learning and principles of motivating diverse student populations as they relate to specific career and technical education programs.
    2. Students will be able to write clearly stated instructional objectives in general as well as behavioral terms.
    3. Students will be able to plan instruction on a daily, unit, course, and program basis to meet the needs of diverse students in their specific career and technical education program.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of competency based career and technical education in terms of its importance, advantages, concepts, and operation.


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  • EDCT 467B - Occupational Development in Business and Industry

    (1 to 6 units)
    Involvement to increase competence in Automotive technologies,

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major principles of teaching and learning and principles of motivating diverse student populations as they relate to specific career and technical education programs.
    2. Students will be able to write clearly stated instructional objectives in general as well as behavioral terms.
    3. Students will be able to plan instruction on a daily, unit, course, and program basis to meet the needs of diverse students in their specific career and technical education program.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of competency based career and technical education in terms of its importance, advantages, concepts, and operation.


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  • EDCT 467C - Occupational Development in Business and Industry

    (1 to 6 units)
    Involvement to increase competence in Business systems,

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major principles of teaching and learning and principles of motivating diverse student populations as they relate to specific career and technical education programs.
    2. Students will be able to write clearly stated instructional objectives in general as well as behavioral terms.
    3. Students will be able to plan instruction on a daily, unit, course, and program basis to meet the needs of diverse students in their specific career and technical education program.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of competency based career and technical education in terms of its importance, advantages, concepts, and operation.


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  • EDCT 467D - Occupational Development in Business and Industry

    (1 to 6 units)
    Involvement to increase competence in Home economics,

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major principles of teaching and learning and principles of motivating diverse student populations as they relate to specific career and technical education programs.
    2. Students will be able to write clearly stated instructional objectives in general as well as behavioral terms.
    3. Students will be able to plan instruction on a daily, unit, course, and program basis to meet the needs of diverse students in their specific career and technical education program.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of competency based career and technical education in terms of its importance, advantages, concepts, and operation.


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  • EDCT 467E - Occupational Development in Business and Industry

    (1 to 6 units)
    Involvement to increase competence in Industrial technologies.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major principles of teaching and learning and principles of motivating diverse student populations as they relate to specific career and technical education programs.
    2. Students will be able to write clearly stated instructional objectives in general as well as behavioral terms.
    3. Students will be able to plan instruction on a daily, unit, course, and program basis to meet the needs of diverse students in their specific career and technical education program.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of competency based career and technical education in terms of its importance, advantages, concepts, and operation.


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  • EDCT 471 - Career & Technical Student Organizations

    (3 units)
    Organizing and advising the activities and programs of the student organizations associated with various vocational programs.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify the student organizations associated with each of the career and technical education service areas and be familiar with the organizational structure of each.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the role and functions of career and technical student organizations as an integral part of career and technical education programs.
    3. Students will be able to develop skills in leading students with diverse backgrounds through leadership development processes including parliamentary procedure skills, conducting meetings, and leading peers.
    4. Students will be able to plan, organize, carry out, and evaluate the various programs, activities, and competitive events of the career and technical student organizations.


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  • EDCT 484 - Workshop in Career & Technical Education

    (1 to 6 units)
    Modern developments in vocational and technical education programs; local vocational education and administration and supervision, agriculture, home economics, trades and industries, business and office occupations, health occupations, technical occupations, marketing and distributive occupations and vocational guidance.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the definition, underlying concepts, and importance of cooperative occupational education and other work-based learning programs.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the concept of career education and career planning as they relate to students selecting occupations and entering the work force.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate ability to assist students in the process of securing a job and subsequently advancing in that position.


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  • EDCT 490 - Cooperative Career & Technical Programs

    (3 units)
    Role of cooperative vocational programs, organization, and implementation.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to student workers by analyzing current law and district policies.
    2. Students will be able to develop the knowledge and ability to plan, execute and evaluate student experiences by examining best practices.
    3. Students will be able to develop appropriate materials (e.g., brochure, website, and media promotion) to promote, support and prepare each stakeholder (business partners/employers, student, parent and teachers) for the work-based experience.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of strategies to engage and retain business/community partners by writing a work-based plan with input from a potential work-based learning business partner.


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  • EDCT 647 - Curriculum Development in Career & Technical Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of the vocational, technical and industrial education program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate effective research and an understanding of curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of the vocational, technical and industrial education program through a well-written curriculum.


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  • EDCT 665 - Teaching in Career & Technical Education

    (3 units)
    Methods and materials in area of specialty: (a) agricultural education, (b) business education, (d) industrial education, or (e) technology education.

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into a degree seeking graduate program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to describe the personal and professional characteristics of an effective teacher.
    2. Students will be able to develop, present, and implement a complete lesson plan for an informational presentation.
    3. Students will be able to develop appropriate formative and summative assessments for both written and activity-oriented assignments.
    4. Students will be able to describe how various teaching methods could be used to meet different students’ needs for the same lesson by writing a reflective paper which shows track comments on how the lesson worked and what needs to be adjusted or changed in the future teaching of the lesson.
    5. Students will be able to describe various processes/procedures for managing the learning environment using both classroom management and behavior management strategies in a well-developed essay.


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  • EDCT 667A - Occupational Development in Business and Industry

    (1 to 6 units)
    Involvement to increase competence in Agrisciences,

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major principles of teaching and learning and principles of motivating diverse student populations as they relate to specific career and technical education programs.
    2. Students will be able to write clearly stated instructional objectives in general as well as behavioral terms.
    3. Students will be able to plan instruction on a daily, unit, course, and program basis to meet the needs of diverse students in their specific career and technical education program.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of competency based career and technical education in terms of its importance, advantages, concepts, and operation.


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  • EDCT 667B - Occupational Development in Business and Industry

    (1 to 6 units)
    Involvement to increase competence in Automotive technologies,

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major principles of teaching and learning and principles of motivating diverse student populations as they relate to specific career and technical education programs.
    2. Students will be able to write clearly stated instructional objectives in general as well as behavioral terms.
    3. Students will be able to plan instruction on a daily, unit, course, and program basis to meet the needs of diverse students in their specific career and technical education program.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of competency based career and technical education in terms of its importance, advantages, concepts, and operation.


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  • EDCT 667C - Occupational Development in Business and Industry

    (1 to 6 units)
    Involvement to increase competence in Business systems,

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major principles of teaching and learning and principles of motivating diverse student populations as they relate to specific career and technical education programs.
    2. Students will be able to write clearly stated instructional objectives in general as well as behavioral terms.
    3. Students will be able to plan instruction on a daily, unit, course, and program basis to meet the needs of diverse students in their specific career and technical education program.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of competency based career and technical education in terms of its importance, advantages, concepts, and operation.


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  • EDCT 667D - Occupational Development in Business and Industry

    (1 to 6 units)
    Involvement to increase competence in Home economics,

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major principles of teaching and learning and principles of motivating diverse student populations as they relate to specific career and technical education programs.
    2. Students will be able to write clearly stated instructional objectives in general as well as behavioral terms.
    3. Students will be able to plan instruction on a daily, unit, course, and program basis to meet the needs of diverse students in their specific career and technical education program.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of competency based career and technical education in terms of its importance, advantages, concepts, and operation.


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  • EDCT 667E - Occupational Development in Business and Industry

    (1 to 6 units)
    Involvement to increase competence in Industrial technologies.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major principles of teaching and learning and principles of motivating diverse student populations as they relate to specific career and technical education programs.
    2. Students will be able to write clearly stated instructional objectives in general as well as behavioral terms.
    3. Students will be able to plan instruction on a daily, unit, course, and program basis to meet the needs of diverse students in their specific career and technical education program.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of competency based career and technical education in terms of its importance, advantages, concepts, and operation.


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  • EDCT 671 - Career & Technical Student Organizations

    (3 units)
    Organizing and advising the activities and programs of the student organizations associated with various vocational programs.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to trace modern developments in one of the following areas as part of a workshop in career and technical education: vocational and technical education programs; local vocational education and administration and supervision, agriculture, home economics, trades and industries, business and office occupations, health occupations, technical occupations, marketing and distributive occupations and vocational guidance.


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  • EDCT 684 - Workshop in Career & Technical Education

    (1 to 6 units)
    Modern developments in vocational and technical education programs; local vocational education and administration and supervision, agriculture, home economics, trades and industries, business and office occupations, health occupations, technical occupations, marketing and distributive occupations and vocational guidance.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to trace modern developments in one of the following areas as part of a workshop in career and technical education: vocational and technical education programs; local vocational education and administration and supervision, agriculture, home economics, trades and industries, business and office occupations, health occupations, technical occupations, marketing and distributive occupations and vocational guidance.


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  • EDCT 690 - Cooperative Career & Technical Programs

    (3 units)
    Role of cooperative vocational programs, organization, and implementation.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to student workers by analyzing current law and district policies.
    2. Students will be able to develop the knowledge and ability to plan, execute and evaluate student experiences by examining best practices.
    3. Students will be able to develop appropriate materials (e.g., brochure, website, and media promotion) to promote, support and prepare each stakeholder (business partners/employers, student, parent and teachers) for the work-based experience.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of strategies to engage and retain business/community partners by writing a work-based plan with input from a potential work-based learning business partner.


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  • EDCT 774 - Seminar in Career & Technical Education

    (3 units)
    Analysis of the topic and vocational, technical, and industrial education pertaining to curriculum, methodology or evaluation.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to examine historical foundations, reform movements, and current issues in teacher education, including research based programs, program assessment and, if approved, a suggested diagnosis and remediation of the problem topic.


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Cell and Molecular Biology
  

  • CMB 620M - Clinical Human Genetics

    (0 units)
    Formal lectures, problem solving and laboratory experiments. Application of molecular, clinical and cytogenetics to the diagnosis of genetic disease. (Medical School curriculum does not assign credit values for this course.)

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Units of Lecture: 0
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:


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  • CMB 701 - Laboratory Practicum I

    (3 units)
    Intensive laboratory experience in molecular biology research methods. Written reports on each research project required.

    Units of Internship/Practicum: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to carry out an independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. Students will be able to discuss research results in the context of the scientific literature.
    3. Students will be able to communicate the results of their research in writing and in oral presentation.


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  • CMB 702 - Laboratory Practicum II

    (3 units)
    Intensive laboratory experience in molecular biology research methods. Written reports on each research project required.

    Units of Internship/Practicum: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to carry out an independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. Students will be able to discuss research results in the context of the scientific literature.
    3. Students will be able to communicate the results of their research in writing and in oral presentation.


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  • CMB 703 - Laboratory Practicum III

    (3 units)
    Intensive laboratory experience in molecular biology research methods. Written reports on each research project required.

    Units of Internship/Practicum: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to carry out an independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. Students will be able to discuss research results in the context of the scientific literature.
    3. Students will be able to communicate the results of their research in writing and in oral presentation.


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  • CMB 710 - Molecular Cell Biology

    (4 units)
    Essential elements of cell structure and function. Comprehensive and experimental approach to the molecular view of the cell.

    Units of Lecture: 4
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain and interpret current research literature in molecular cell biology using verbal and written analysis.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of cell biology concepts and experimental strategies.
    3. Students will be able to formulate hypotheses, devise experiments to test them, and interpret predicted results.


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  • CMB 730 - Laboratory/Classroom Teaching Practicum

    (0 units)
    Formal classroom teaching and associated duties including two three-hour laboratory sections, TA meetings with the course coordinator and office hours.

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to utilize active teaching and learning.
    2. Students will be able to synthesize effective lesson plans appropriate for college biology course.
    3. Students will be able to develop a teaching portfolio to support and document pedogical applications.


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  • CMB 760 - Advanced Topics in Immunology

    (3 units)
    Current literature review & discussion in selected areas of immunology.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in immunology.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in oral communication skills through the delivery of an oral presentation.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in written communication skills through the preparation of a written report.


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  • CMB 790 - Graduate Seminar

    (1 unit)
    Reports by students on topics of interest in cell and molecular biology. May be repeated for a

    Maximum units a student may earn: 2

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to effectively assess professional scientific presentations on recent important findings in cell and developmental biology research.
    2. Students will be able to understand and summarize complex ideas in cell and developmental biology that have been communicated orally.


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  • CMB 793 - Independent Study

    (1 to 6 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills relevant to the problems and research discussed.
    2. Students will be able to synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.
    3. Students will be able to articulate verbally or in writing an understanding of the current status and societal application of special topic presented in this course.


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  • CMB 794A - Colloq Gene Regulation

    (1 unit)
    Presentation and analysis or original research in Gene regulation.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in oral communication skills through the delivery of an oral presentation.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in written communication skills through the preparation of a written report.


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  • CMB 794B - Colloq Virology

    (1 unit)
    Presentation and analysis or original research in Virology.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in oral communication skills through the delivery of an oral presentation.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in written communication skills through the preparation of a written report.


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  • CMB 794C - Colloq Molec Biol Methd

    (1 unit)
    Presentation and analysis or original research in Molecular biology methodology.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in oral communication skills through the delivery of an oral presentation.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in written communication skills through the preparation of a written report.


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  • CMB 794D - Colloq Neoplasia

    (1 unit)
    Presentation and analysis or original research in Neoplasia.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in oral communication skills through the delivery of an oral presentation.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in written communication skills through the preparation of a written report.


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  • CMB 794E - Colloq Horm And Drug Rec

    (1 unit)
    Presentation and analysis or original research in Hormone and drug receptors.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in oral communication skills through the delivery of an oral presentation.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in written communication skills through the preparation of a written report.


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  • CMB 794F - Colloq Immunology

    (1 unit)
    Presentation and analysis or original research in Immunology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in oral communication skills through the delivery of an oral presentation.
    4. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in written communication skills through the preparation of a written report.


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  • CMB 795 - Comprehensive Exam

    (1 unit)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as end of program comprehensive examinations or as qualifying examinations for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to illustrate mastery of literature and subject matter through an oral and written exam or paper in their primary field of inquiry.
    2. Students will be able to develop concise research proposals.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to develop and write all components of a competitive grant proposal.


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  • CMB 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Limited to CMB majors in the master’s program.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. Students will be able to discuss research results in the context of the scientific literature.
    3. Students will be able to communicate and defend the results of the thesis [or dissertation] research in writing and in oral presentation.
    4. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, the crediting of collaborators and standards for co-authorship, and principles of intellectual property.
    5. Students will be able to write research papers for submission to scientific journals.


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  • CMB 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Limited to CMB majors in the doctoral program.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. Students will be able to discuss research results in the context of the scientific literature.
    3. Students will be able to communicate and defend the results of the thesis [or dissertation] research in writing and in oral presentation.
    4. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, the crediting of collaborators and standards for co-authorship, and principles of intellectual property.
    5. Students will be able to write research papers for submission to scientific journals.


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  • CMB 899 - Graduate Advisement

    (1 to 4 units)
    Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master’s degree students only.

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:


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Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology
  

  • CMPP 740 - Neuroeffector Pharmacology

    (3 units)
    Basic topics in neurotransmission including neuromuscular pharmacology and autonomic pharmacology. Methods and current problems applied to the study of neuroeffector systems including nerves and muscles.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the nervous system from an integrated view point that incorporates knowledge from the disciplines of cell biology, molecular biology, neural development, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and neuroscience.
    2. Students will be able to critically discuss experimental approaches in neuroscience research and in studies on neuroeffector mechanisms in particular.
    3. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the basis for discovering new paradigms in neuroscience.


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