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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.
 

Academic and Career Exploration
  

  • ACE 100 - Academic and Career Exploration

    (1 unit)
    Introduction to the development of skills and knowledge necessary for academic major/career exploration and informed decision making. Credit may be earned in one of ACE 100, ACE 110  or ACE 210.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to undecided students.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop research and critical thinking skills by learning how to find, use, evaluate, and apply multiple resources and knowledge related to academic and career decision-making.
    2. integrate self-assessment results and the influence and impact on academic and career choice.
    3. demonstrate enhanced understanding of the decision making process and the development of short and long term action plans for academic and career pursuit.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of university/campus resources available to support your personal and academic success.
    5. identify and apply effective approaches to: time management; goal setting; critical thinking; written and verbal communication.


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  • ACE 101 - Pre-Health Professions Preparations

    (1 unit)
    Identification of resources, requirements and development of a well informed action plan in preparation for applying to health professions schools/programs.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop research and critical thinking skills by learning how to find, use, evaluate, and apply multiple resources and knowledge related to academic and career decision-making process.
    2. integrate self-assessment results to understand the influence and impact of pre-professional academic and career choice.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the Experience, Metrics and Attributes (EAM) admissions qualifiers for entrance into pre-professional fields.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of university/campus resources available to support your personal and academic success.
    5. identify and apply effective approaches to: time management; goal setting; mindfulness; contemplative thinking; written and verbal communication.


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  • ACE 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, students will be able to:
    1. identify the expectations for success in college-level examinations, homework assignments and laboratories.
    2. apply learning and study strategies and time management skills to enhance academic success.
    3. interact appropriately, comfortably and successfully with University faculty staff, and peers.
    4. identify and use University, College, and Department resources to support academic goals.


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  • ACE 110 - First Year Experience

    (2 units)
    Development of academic skills and knowledge necessary for educational success. Exploration of issues and trends including theory and application of principles related to the discipline.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Discussion/Recitation: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop research and critical thinking skills by learning how to find, use, evaluate, and apply multiple resources and knowledge related to college success.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of university/campus resources available to support personal and academic success.
    3. identify and apply effective approaches to: time management; goal setting; critical thinking; written and verbal communication.


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  • ACE 210 - Academic and Career Decision-Making

    (1 unit)
    Development and evaluation of self-knowledge, research, and decision-making skill necessary to make informed choices related to academic and career options.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate your current status specific to academic and career decision-making. If you have not declared, how undecided are you? How committed are you to a major you have declared?
    2. demonstrate awareness and understanding by assessing interests, skills, values, personality and decision-making styles and the impact these characteristics have on academic and career satisfaction and success.
    3. examine the influences family, social networks, community, and culture have on academic and career choices.
    4. use and apply appropriate resources and various methods of research to develop and act upon a plan leading to declaration of a major and the insight necessary to effectively continue career exploration.
    5. perform and conduct faculty and professional (employer) informational interviews.


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  • ACE 400 - Career Studio Internship Program

    (1 to 3 units)
    Professionally supervised work experience in government or private entity, providing students with practical experiences. Does not substitute for departmental internship requirements.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: S/U Only
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, assess, and develop personal and professional strengths.
    2. identify areas of professional development and develop strategies to improve in those areas.
    3. apply academic knowledge to solve practical, real-world problems in a professional setting.
    4. develop professionally relevant competencies and relationships in a professional setting.
    5. evaluate career choices and further define career goals.
    6. evaluate one’s own performance in light of one’s expressed learning objectives.


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Accounting
  

  • ACC 201 - Financial Accounting

    (3 units)
    Purpose and nature of accounting, measuring business income, accounting principles, assets and equity accounting for external financial reporting.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. accurately apply financial terminology used in business transactions and the classification of accounts for the purpose of learning to read and comprehend financial statements.
    2. analyze and record business transactions in a financial accounting system.
    3. successfully model the accounting cycle.
    4. prepare Financial Statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


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  • ACC 202 - Managerial Accounting

    (3 units)
    Forms of business organization; cost concepts and decision making; break-even analysis, fixed and variable costs, budgeting for internal reporting.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201 ; IS 101 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a basic understanding of cost concepts and behaviors.
    2. record the flow of costs under a job costing system.
    3. cost products using ABC compared to traditional systems.
    4. use CVP analysis and incremental analysis to make decisions.
    5. prepare budgets.
    6. compute variances for materials, labor, and overhead.
    7. use various approaches to make capital budgeting decisions, incorporating time value of money.


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  • ACC 325 - Financial Investigations

    (3 units)

    Current techniques and perspectives including concepts on law and evidence, sources of information, accounting, banking and financial record-keeping, and interviewing.

    Per University policy, students may attempt this course no more than twice.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201  and must be declared into a business major or minor.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify fraud foundational skills.
    2. explain the psychology of the fraud perpetrator.
    3. identify best practices in detection and investigation.
    4. use information technology for fraud examination.
    5. construct detailed review of fraud schemes.
    6. demonstrate knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques.


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  • ACC 401 - Financial Reporting I

    (3 units)

    Conceptual framework that underlies generally accepted accounting principles and its application to the basic financial statements and current assets.

    Per University policy, students may attempt this course not more than twice.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201  with a “C” or better; ACC 202 with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the conceptual framework of U.S. GAAP.
    2. construct financial statements at the intermediate level.
    3. properly account for cash, receivables, and inventory under a variety of GAAP-acceptable methods.


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  • ACC 402 - Financial Reporting II

    (3 units)

    Conceptual framework that underlies generally accepted accounting principles and its application to the long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities, and stockholders’ equity.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 401  with a “C” or better or ACC 601  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain key aspects of financial reporting practice and theory in the areas of revenue recognition, long-lived assets, investments, current and non-current liabilities, including bonds and leases.
    2. show improvement in their technical skills related to various accounting issues with have wide general application.
    3. discuss many of the difficult issues facing the accounting profession currently.
    4. analyze accounting problems.
    5. examine and comprehend the detailed issues of a corporate financial report.


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  • ACC 403 - Financial Reporting III

    (3 units)

    Conceptual framework that underlies generally accepted accounting principles and its application to investments, deferred taxes, leases, pensions and the statement of cash flows.

    Per university policy, this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 402  with a “C” or better or ACC 602  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate in depth understanding of technical accounting issues that have wide general application at the present time.
    2. analyze complex accounting problems.
    3. demonstrate the ability to comprehend the detailed issues of a corporate financial report.
    4. discuss International Financial Reporting Standards and their differences from United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.


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  • ACC 404 - Advanced and International Accounting

    (3 units)
    Accounting for groups of companies. Subsidiary affiliates, joint ventures, segments and partnerships. Stock exchange regulations and reporting. International accounting.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 403  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: GRADED
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. able to prepare consolidated financial statements.
    2. research issues related to consolidations using FARS.
    3. account for the formation and dissolution of partnerships.


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  • ACC 405 - Cost Management and Control

    (3 units)

    Cost accounting and analysis for management control purposes. Topics including cost systems, responsibility accounting, CVP, decision making, cost behavior, variable costing, and budgeting.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 202  with a “C” or better and Business major or minor; or  Master of Accountancy.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use CVP analysis to make decisions.
    2. demonstrate understanding of job costing, including the process and accounting for it.
    3. perform process costing.
    4. categorize products using ABC compared to traditional systems.
    5. prepare and analyze budgets.
    6. compute variances for materials, labor, and overhead.


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  • ACC 407 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting

    (3 units)

    Accounting for governmental and not-for-profit enterprises, including municipalities, hospitals and universities. Specific topics include fund accounting, financial statement preparation and basic auditing issues.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 402  with a “C” or better or ACC 602  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. differentiate characteristics of business entities, state and local governments, federal governments, and not-for-profit organizations (NFPs).
    2. identify, differentiate, and use the GAAP for governments and NFPs in recording transactions, preparing fund and entity-wide financial statements, and auditing.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of the components of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and usage of the basic fund types by governments.


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  • ACC 410 - Federal Taxation

    (3 units)

    Analysis of the basic framework utilized in measuring and reporting taxable income of individuals and business entities.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201  with a “C” or better; Business major or minor or Master of Accountancy.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss US federal tax law, the basic tax concepts and the practice of the IRS as well as ethical issues related to practicing tax law.
    2. demonstrate a detailed understanding of the personal income tax formula.
    3. perform various calculations relating to the personal tax formula.
    4. recall basic tax concepts related to businesses; including the tax consequences of the acquisition and disposing of business assets.


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  • ACC 411 - Advanced Federal Taxation

    (3 units)

    Introduction to the federal income taxation system applicable to measuring and reporting taxable income of limited liability business entities.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 410  with a “C” or better; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply the general tax rules to business income of different entities.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of the basic components of federal income tax returns for incorporated and unincorporated business entities.
    3. describe the tax rules associated with transactions between incorporated and unincorporated business entities and their owners.


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  • ACC 415 - Accounting for Management

    (3 units)
    Advanced management accounting topics including planning and budgeting for profit, decentralization and transfer pricing, joint costing, process costing, and performance measurement. Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 405  with a “C” or better; Business major or minor.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read, assess, and discuss original professional source information successfully.
    2. integrate topics and relate them to managerial accounting.
    3. demonstrate a solid level of understanding of how value may be provided to an organization, and how you may do it.
    4. demonstrate improved verbal, written, and analytical skills.
    5. discuss ideas and help each other build a more sound professional understanding of organizations and how they may succeed.


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  • ACC 460 - Commercial Transactions Law

    (3 units)

    Introduction to the legal environment governing commercial transactions. Topics will include the law of contracts, sales, commercial paper, secured transactions, and debtor-creditor relationships.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Business major or minor.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the legal environment governing commercial transactions.
    2. discuss the framework of law, relevant crimes, torts, contracts, sales, property, commercial paper, secured transactions, and debtor-creditor relationships.


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  • ACC 470 - Audit Assurance Services

    (3 units)

    Foundations of auditing theory. Professional auditing in a risk analysis framework. Focus on application and skill development.

    Per University policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 402  with a “C” or better or ACC 602  with a “C” or better; ACC 405  with a “C” or better or ACC 605  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the importance of professional ethics to the accounting profession.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with the concepts of materiality and risk affect how an audit is planned and conducted.
    3. explain the importance of internal controls and assessing control risk to the audit process.


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  • ACC 475 - Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Accounting

    (3 units)
    Topics that will be covered in this course include ethical theory and decision making, ethical behavior in accounting, rules and principles of the code of conduct and ethical decision making in various accounting topics. Students may attempt this course not more than twice.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 402  or ACC 602  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the function of ethics and professional responsibilities in accounting.
    2. demonstrate ethical reasoning by utilizing ethical decision making processes.
    3. apply AICPA standards and IRS rules regarding ethical dilemmas faced by CPAs in practice.


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  • ACC 481 - Accounting Internship

    (1 to 3 units)
    Supervised practical experience in accounting leading to experience at a professional level.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or higher, a 3.00 GPA or higher, completion of one upper-division accounting course and must be declared into a business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: S/U Only
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply classroom learning, theory, and course content to internship experiences.
    2. identify, assess, and develop personal and professional strengths.
    3. describe and explain work responsibilities and duties.
    4. develop professionally relevant competencies and relationships in a professional setting.


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  • ACC 490 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Independent study in selected topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to a business major or minor.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain aspects of a specific topic in accounting in more detail to a specific professional or academic audience.
    2. demonstrate understanding through written and/or oral assignments, as given by the instructor.


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  • ACC 494 - Special Topics

    (3 units)
    Selected contemporary topics in accounting.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain aspects of a specific topic in accounting in more detail to a specific professional or academic audience.
    2. demonstrate understanding through written and/or oral assignments, as given by the instructor.


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  • ACC 601 - Financial Reporting I

    (3 units)

    Conceptual framework that underlies generally accepted accounting principles and its application to the basic financial statements and current assets.

    Per University policy, students may attempt this course not more than twice.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the conceptual framework of U.S. GAAP.
    2. construct financial statements at the intermediate level.
    3. properly account for cash, receivables, and inventory under a variety of GAAP-acceptable methods.


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  • ACC 602 - Financial Reporting II

    (3 units)

    Conceptual framework that underlies generally accepted accounting principles and its application to the long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities, and stockholders’ equity.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 401  with a “C” or better or ACC 601  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain key aspects of financial reporting practice and theory in the areas of revenue recognition, long-lived assets, investments, current and non-current liabilities, including bonds and leases.
    2. show improvement in their technical skills related to various accounting issues with have wide general application.
    3. discuss many of the difficult issues facing the accounting profession currently.
    4. analyze accounting problems.
    5. examine and comprehend the detailed issues of a corporate financial report.


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  • ACC 603 - Financial Reporting III

    (3 units)

    Conceptual framework that underlies generally accepted accounting principles and its application to investments, deferred taxes, leases, pensions and the statement of cash flows.

    Per university policy, this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 402  with a “C” or better or ACC 602  with a “C” or better.    

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate in depth understanding of technical accounting issues that have wide general application at the present time.
    2. analyze complex accounting problems.
    3. demonstrate the ability to comprehend the detailed issues of a corporate financial report.
    4. discuss International Financial Reporting Standards and their differences from United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.


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  • ACC 604 - Advanced and International Accounting

    (3 units)
    Accounting for groups of companies. Subsidiary affiliates, joint ventures, segments and partnerships. Stock exchange regulations and reporting. International accounting.
    Per university policy, students may not attempt this course more than twice.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 403  with a “C” or better or ACC 603  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a working knowledge of the more complex accounting issues related to business combinations and consolidated financial reporting.
    2. analyze accounting concepts related to derivatives and international aspects of accounting.
    3. research accounting pronouncements and to use their judgmental skills to provide opinions on the appropriate treatment for unfamiliar accounting problems.
    4. explain the emerging issues in accounting under consideration, or subject to recent pronouncements, by professional standard setting boards.


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  • ACC 605 - Cost Management and Control

    (3 units)

    Cost accounting and analysis for management control purposes. Topics including cost systems, responsibility accounting, CVP, decision making, cost behavior, variable costing, and budgeting.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 202  with a “C” or better and Business major or minor; or  Master of Accountancy.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use CVP analysis to make decisions.
    2. demonstrate understanding of job costing, including the process and accounting for it.
    3. perform process costing.
    4. cost products using ABC compared to traditional systems.
    5. prepare and analyze budgets.
    6. compute variances for materials, labor, and overhead.


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  • ACC 607 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting

    (3 units)

    Accounting for governmental and not-for-profit enterprises, including municipalities, hospitals and universities. Specific topics include fund accounting, financial statement preparation and basic auditing issues.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 402  with a “C” or better or ACC 602  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. differentiate characteristics of business entities, state and local governments, federal governments, and not-for-profit organizations (NFPs).
    2. identify, differentiate, and use the GAAP for governments and NFPs in recording transactions, preparing fund and entity-wide financial statements, and auditing.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of the components of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and usage of the basic fund types by governments.
    4. use ratio analyses to analyze financial conditions of governments and NFPs.


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  • ACC 610 - Federal Taxation

    (3 units)

    Analysis of the basic framework utilized in measuring and reporting taxable income of individuals and business entities.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201  with a “C” or better; Business major or minor or Master of Accountancy.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss US federal tax law, the basic tax concepts and the practice of the IRS as well as ethical issues related to practicing tax law.
    2. demonstrate a detailed understanding of the personal income tax formula.
    3. perform various calculations relating to the personal tax formula.
    4. recall basic tax concepts related to businesses; including the tax consequences of the acquisition and disposing of business assets.


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  • ACC 611 - Advanced Federal Taxation

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the federal income taxation system applicable to measuring and reporting taxable income of limited liability business entities.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 610  with a “C” or better; in the MBA or MAcc program.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply the general tax rules to business income of different entities.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of the basic components of federal income tax returns for incorporated and unincorporated business entities.
    3. describe the tax rules associated with transactions between incorporated and unincorporated business entities and their owners.
    4. communicate their understanding of current tax laws and their application to different business types.


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  • ACC 660 - Commercial Transactions Law

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the legal environment governing commercial transactions. Topics will include the law of contracts, sales, commercial paper, secured transactions, and debtor-creditor relationships.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the legal environment governing commercial transactions.
    2. discuss the framework of law, relevant crimes, torts, contracts, sales, property, commercial paper, secured transactions, and debtor-creditor relationships.


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  • ACC 670 - Audit Assurance Services

    (3 units)

    Foundations of auditing theory. Professional auditing in a risk analysis framework. Focus on application and skill development.

    Per university policy this course may be repeated only once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 402  with a “C” or better or ACC 602  with a “C” or better; ACC 405  with a “C” or better or ACC 605  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professional ethics to the accounting profession.
    2. demonstrate familiarity with how the concepts of materiality and risk affect how an audit is planned and conducted.
    3. explain the importance of internal controls and assessing control risk to the audit process.


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  • ACC 675 - Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Accounting

    (3 units)
    Topics that will be covered in this course include ethical theory and decision making, ethical behavior in accounting, rules and principles of the code of conduct and ethical decision making in various accounting topics. Students may attempt this course not more than twice.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 402  or ACC 602  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the function of ethics and professional responsibilities in accounting.
    2. demonstrate ethical reasoning by utilizing ethical decision making processes.
    3. apply AICPA standards and IRS rules regarding ethical dilemmas faced by CPAs in practice.
    4. demonstrate mastery of critical thinking and effective writing as it pertains to professional responsibility in accounting.
    5. utilize the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct as well as foundational ethical theory as an approach for identifying and analyzing ethical issues - especially with regard to current events.


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  • ACC 750 - Accounting Seminar

    (3 units)
    Seminar in selected accounting topics. Per university policy, students may not attempt this course more than twice.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the business environment and accounting information.
    2. demonstrate an understanding of the special accounting topic(s) covered in the course.
    3. effectively communicate (in writing and in presentation) a comprehensive financial statement analysis of a company.


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  • ACC 759 - Financial Reporting Theory

    (3 units)
    Theories of accounting and alternative financial models. Application of financial accounting theory to contemporary accounting issues.
    Per university policy, students may not attempt this course more than twice.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 750 ; graduate standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the historical development of accounting.
    2. explain of the theoretical underpinnings of GAAP.
    3. articulate and defend ideas through writing.
    4. articulate and defend ideas through oral presentations .
    5. articulate the importance of ethical behavior and standards.
    6. articulate the role of accounting in capital markets and society.


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  • ACC 780 - Accounting Research

    (3 units)
    Introduction to research studying the role of financial accounting in efficient capital markets. Applies academic research to issues facing accounting practitioners.
    Per university policy, students may not attempt this course more than twice.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 410  or ACC 610 ; graduate standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use the FASB codification and IFRS to research proper financial accounting treatment for a variety of complex topics.
    2. research and discuss tax issues using the tax code, Treasury regulations, court cases, and other sources.
    3. write thorough but concise memos and client letters summarizing the research.
    4. describe results of research to colleagues in presentations.


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  • ACC 783 - Taxation of Corporations

    (3 units)
    Taxation of C corporations; issues regarding formation, reorganizations, and liquidation; transactions between Corporations and their owners.
    Per university policy, students may not attempt this course more than twice.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 410  or ACC 610 ; graduate standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. outline main tax issues concerning formation, operation, and liquidation of regular C corporations.
    2. prepare a basic financial statement footnote pertaining to the income tax accrual.
    3. describe the main possibilities for corporate reorganizations as well as the associated tax consequences.


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  • ACC 786 - Estate and Gift Taxation

    (3 units)
    Analysis of federal tax law relating to the taxation of lifetime and death transfers.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 410 /ACC 610 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize situations that have wealth transfer tax consequences.
    2. apply the estate and gift tax formulas and prepare individual gift and estate tax returns.
    3. explain the basic principles related to the income tax of estates & trusts.
    4. list some of the issues related to valuation of gifts & estates and provide simple valuation estimates for property & businesses.


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  • ACC 789 - Federal Income Taxation: Policy Issues

    (3 units)
    Analysis of social and economic issues relating to the selection of a tax base, the tax rate structure, and corporate integration. Addresses common tax issues encountered by managers and other decision makers.
    Per university policy, students may not attempt this course more than twice.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain how taxes affect decision makers and taxpayer behavior.
    2. analyze the impact of tax policy on economics and the capital market.
    3. recall and describe examples of how taxes can be and are used to impact individual and entity behavior.


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  • ACC 790 - Independent Study

    (3 units)
    Independent study in selected topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain aspects of a specific topic in accounting in more detail to a specific professional or academic audience.


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  • ACC 794 - Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Selected contemporary advanced topics in the discipline of accounting.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain aspects of a specific topic in accounting in more detail to a specific professional or academic audience.


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Agricultural Science
  

  • AGSC 100 - Elements of Livestock Production

    (3 units)
    Fundamental concepts in care, management and economics of food producing animals. Includes contributions of the Nevada and U.S. animal industries in providing food on an international basis.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. categorize animal reproductive anatomy, breeding practices, and genetic improvement techniques between the various livestock species.
    2. differentiate the major parts of the gastrointestinal system, distinguish differences in digestion in various species, and categorize various feedstuffs.
    3. describe the history of cattle production in the U.S., categorize beef industry sectors, distinguish breeds, and identify basic principles of cattle management.
    4. identify areas of dairy production in the U.S., detail the structure of the dairy industry, distinguish breeds, and identify basic principles of dairy management.
    5. distinguish swine breeds, classify different swine productions systems in the U.S., identify basic swine management practices.
    6. distinguish basic breeds of poultry, describe various grading systems for poultry and eggs, identify poultry management practices.
    7. distinguish basic breeds of sheep and goats, delineate the production cycle of the range and pasture sheep herds, and identify management principles for small ruminants.
    8. distinguish basic breeds of horses, identify the nutritional and reproductive management practices for horses, and predict horse colors from genetic information.


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  • AGSC 206 - Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition

    (3 units)
    Basic principles of nutrition including maintenance, growth, reproduction and lactation. Composition of feedstuffs and role of nutrients in the animals body.

    Prerequisite(s): AGSC 100 ; CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  or CHEM 201 ; CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  or CHEM 202 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the relationships among organs, tissues, cells, hormones, and enzymes with respect to the physiological processes of nutrient digestion and metabolism.
    2. explain the chemical nature and functions of various nutrients (water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, and vitamins) and how they are digested and utilized in different animals.
    3. explain the mechanisms of eating, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion of nutrients and the factors that affect these processes.
    4. explain current methods of measuring the chemical composition and biological value of feed ingredients.
    5. explain quantitative approaches to calculate nutritional requirements.
    6. recognize similarities and differences in the nutritional physiology of various species.


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  • AGSC 211 - Agribusiness Management

    (3 units)
    Business management principles applied to the operation of commercial farms/ranches and food processing/manufacturing firms. (AGSC 211 and ECON 211 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the agribusiness cluster in the state and nation.
    2. apply economic principles to the analysis of agribusiness sector.
    3. analyze the potential impacts and interdependencies of the agribusiness sector.


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  • AGSC 230 - Principles of Horticulture

    (4 units)
    This course focuses on the ecological components of horticultural systems relevant to arid and semi-arid regions, and studies the core principles and concepts associated with production practices.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 190 ; CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L . 

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define the role of biotic and abiotic components of sustainable horticultural production.
    2. discuss the importance of horticultural production under the framework of food security.
    3. identify the constraints to horticultural production in arid and semi-arid regions around the world.
    4. formulate solutions to the challenges of horticultural production in arid and semi-arid regions.
    5. identify several horticultural crops important to the Nevada horticultural sector.
    6. devise management alternatives for sustainable production of horticultural crops.
    7. assess the tradeoffs of food production, environmental stewardship and community well being associated with horticultural production.


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  • AGSC 250 - Principles of Agronomy

    (3 units)
    Contribution of crop plants to human development, crop classification/naming, plant anatomy, physiology, growth, crop improvement, soils and plant nutrition, soil tillage and crop establishment, cropping systems, irrigation, pest and harvest/storage management.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 190 ; BIOL 191 ; CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. name and classify the major food crops and global leaders in their production.
    2. name and explain the physiological processes involved in plant growth and development.
    3. compare, contrast, and appraise the different cropping systems, tillage vs. no-tillage production system and make recommendations for sustainable management.
    4. discuss the effects of environmental factors on crop growth and productivity.
    5. formulate fertilizer mixtures depending on the amount and types of nutrients required and fertilizer materials available.
    6. identify crop weeds, name common plant diseases and recommend control measures.
    7. apply concepts in agronomy in the establishment and sustainable management of agricultural crops.


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  • AGSC 255 - Meat Industry, Food Safety, and Quality Systems

    (3 units)
    This course offers a unique opportunity to explore, in depth, meat industry operations, quality systems, and management tools.

    Prerequisite(s): AGSC 100 . Recommended Preparation: BIOL 251 ; MICR 276 ; VM 328 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of all aspects of the meat production industry from animal rearing to the retail sales of meat products.
    2. apply federal and international regulatory guidelines to address best practices in meat processing.
    3. distinguish yield and quality USDA grading scores.
    4. serve as communication channel between private companies and the USDA.
    5. identify factors in meat processing that deviate from standard operating procedures and propose measures to correct the problem.
    6. use consumer sentiment to evaluate the market feasibility of new fresh meat products.


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  • AGSC 307 - Environmental Economics

    (3 units)
    Economic analysis of pollution, common property, property rights, and basic principles of non-market valuation. (AGSC 307 and ECON 307 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 102 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify sources of market failure that cause environmental costs to society, costs.
    2. identify market-based and regulatory methods designed to incorporate environmental costs into economic decision-making, and evaluate circumstances for which various methods are more or less advantageous than others.
    3. assess the magnitudes of environmental costs and benefits, and identify which groups in society bear these.


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  • AGSC 309 - Resource Economics

    (3 units)
    Economics of renewable (land, water, air, forests, etc.) and non-renewable (fossil fuels, minerals) resource use, conservation, valuation, policy design and implementation. (AGSC 309 and ECON 309 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 102 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply criteria for evaluating whether the rate of natural resource extraction and use is faster (or slower) than is economically efficient.
    2. evaluate which segments of society gain and lose under alternative regimens for resource extraction and use.
    3. identify market-based and regulatory methods designed to fully incorporate opportunity costs of natural resource use into economic decision-making, and evaluate circumstances for which various methods are more or less advantageous than others.
    4. identify the sources of market failure that result in overuse, and apply the concept of opportunity cost as a method to measure the cost of market failures as they affect natural resource use.


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  • AGSC 310 - Physiology of Reproduction

    (3 units)
    Reproductive organs and their functions, neural and endocrine interrelationships and responses to environmental influences.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 224A  and BIOL 224L  or VM 328 . Recommended Preparation: CHEM 220A .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the anatomy and function of the female and male reproductive system for animals.
    2. describe the female estrous cycle and the onset of puberty in both male and female animals.
    3. describe endocrine changes associate with cyclicity in the female and spermatogenesis in male.
    4. describe the process of fertilization, embryogenesis, placentation and hormonal changes associated with gestation and parturition.
    5. apply analytical thinking and critical synthesis of knowledge related to reproductive function.


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  • AGSC 316 - Internship

    (1 to 3 units)
    Coordinated work-study programs in industry or government under the direction of a faculty adviser. Written progress reports are prepared periodically and at the conclusion of the internship.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: S/U Only
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate and demonstrate improvement in professional etiquette - exhibit courteous, considerate, professional and respectful conduct.
    2. demonstrate professionally relevant competencies and relationships in a professional setting.
    3. develop a professional portfolio that relates to other academic experiences including Core and within their major classes, personal awareness and growth, diversity, professionalism and industry engagement.
    4. combine critical thinking and analytical skills related to workplace issues.


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  • AGSC 400 - Seminar

    (1 unit)
    Students will give presentations on research work and topics of interest in animal and veterinary science using computer assisted presentation.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research animal-related topics of interest and convey the information through discussions, oral presentations, and poster presentations.
    2. demonstrate ability to use credible sources during research projects.
    3. lead and participate in discussions of recent topics of interest.


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  • AGSC 406 - Advanced Nutrition Management

    (4 units)
    Digestive physiology, digestion of nutrients, metabolic disorders, feed evaluation and diet formulation for various species.

    Prerequisite(s): AGSC 206 ; CHEM 220A  or CHEM 241  or CHEM 341 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, define, and contrast key concepts related to animal nutrition.
    2. develop test-taking skills.
    3. review, analyze, summarize, synthesize, discuss, and defend ideas and concepts based on research data.
    4. distinguish between popular press and research method.
    5. develop presentation and public speaking skills.
    6. criticize and construct peer review evaluations.


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  • AGSC 410 - Sheep Management

    (3 units) CO14
    Principles of sheep production and application of selection, breeding, nutrition, management and marketing under western ranch and farming environments.

    Prerequisite(s): AGSC 100 ; VM 328 . Recommended Preparation: AGSC 310 .

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe different sheep management systems and marketing strategies used in the Western United States.
    2. demonstrate application of managerial skills and production tools and techniques through both laboratory exercises and the required 3-day lambing experiential activity.
    3. apply knowledge from Livestock Production (AGSC 100), Nutrition (AGSC 206/406), Anatomy and Physiology (VM 328), genetics, diseases, and management and business principles to solve problems associated with a sheep operation.
    4. communicate management decisions and enterprise business plan orally to their peers and invited guests in a professional manner.


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  • AGSC 411 - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Agriculture and Beyond

    (3 units) CO14
    This course combines knowledge of integrated pest management of insects and weeds with analytical, managerial, and communication skills to address real-world problems in a diversity of management systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201 ; CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  or CHEM 202 ; BIOL 300  or BIOL 330  or BIOL 437 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design a pest management plan that incorporates pest biology, available management tools, economic thresholds, environmental and human health risks, and pesticide resistance management.
    2. utilize critical thinking for decision making.
    3. find information pertaining to and demonstrate comprehension of emerging pest control technologies and how they can be used to complement existing management tools.


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  • AGSC 413 - Range-Livestock Interactions

    (3 units)
    Emphasis on species and breed selection, physiological considerations and alleviating detrimental effects on livestock. Interactions among livestock, wildlife and plant communities.

    Prerequisite(s): AGSC 100  or BIOL 191 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe livestock and wildlife diet preferences, grazing systems, physiological needs, and behavior interact with plant community dynamics, human ecology, history, and legal/policy issues.
    2. assess through problem solving exercises the complexity of interactions that can complicate human efforts to manage ecological systems.
    3. communicate the context of complex social issues that interact with ecology and management orally to the class and other audience members.


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  • AGSC 415 - Ethics and Economics of Biotechnology

    (3 units) CO12, CO13
    Basic concepts, current thinking on the ethics and economics of biotechnology.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing. Recommended Preparation: BIOL 100A , BIOL 191  and social science e.g. ECON 103 . 

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically reflect on and discuss the ethical issues surrounding biotechnology in various assignments.
    2. evaluate and respond to opposing viewpoints and nuances surrounding controversial ethical questions.
    3. analyze the main arguments, pro and con, for the different technologies presented.
    4. integrate the discussion of science, ethics, and political philosophy to formulate arguments for or against specific applications of biotechnology.


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  • AGSC 416 - Internship

    (1 to 3 units) CO14
    Coordinated work-study programs in industry or government under the direction of a faculty advisor. Written progress reports are prepared periodically and at the conclusion of the internship.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: S/U Only
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate and demonstrate improvement in professional etiquette - exhibit courteous, considerate, professional and respectful conduct.
    2. articulate and demonstrate team work, collaboration and leadership.
    3. demonstrate professionally relevant competencies and relationships in a professional setting.
    4. communicate work assignments and learner outcomes.


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  • AGSC 418 - Beef Cattle Management

    (3 Units) CO14
    Study of the major management topics in all major phases of beef cattle production, including, but not exclusive to, cow calf operations, breeding animal development, backgrounding, finishing and marketing.

    Corequisite(s): AGSC 100  or AGSC 206  or AGSC 406 .

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the components of the beef cattle industry and discuss interactions between various market segments.
    2. demonstrate application of managerial skills and production techniques through hands-on exercises during laboratory practicals.
    3. assess through problem solving exercises the complexity of ranches, natural systems, and regulations which can complicate human efforts to manage the grazing environment.ich can complicate human efforts to manage the grazing environment.
    4. apply knowledge from agricultural science, nutrition, and rangeland management to develop a comprehensive business and management plan for a beef cattle business venture (CO14).
    5. communicate management decisions and business plan orally to the class and other audience members (CO14).


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  • AGSC 425 - Forage Science

    (4 units)
    Importance of forages to agriculture, human development and ecosystem services; cool/warm-season forages, forage physiology, conservation, and quality; soil characteristics, nutrient requirements of crops, pasture establishment/renovation, grazing management.

    Prerequisite(s): AGSC 100 ; AGSC 206 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. name and identify popular cool- and warm-season forages grown in Nevada and the regions best suited for their cultivation in the state.
    2. describe practices critical for the establishment and management of forage crops.
    3. compare and contrast different grazing management practices and discuss how they can be used for sustainable forage and animal production.
    4. discuss the principles of forage conservation and utilization, make hay, haylage, and silage.
    5. analyze nutritive value of forages using various laboratory assays and to interpret forage nutritive value results in relation to animal performance.
    6. collect data, analyze data, and write research report from forage experiments.
    7. critique and appraise the quality of published journal articles from forage science research.


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  • AGSC 450 - Plant Genetics and Biotechnology

    (3 units)
    This course explores principles of molecular biology and genetics, and how these are applied to current methods in plant breeding and biotechnology.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 300 . Recommended Preparation: BIOL 190 ; BIOL 191 ; BIOL 330 ; APST 270 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe principles of plant genetics and molecular biology, and explain how they apply to biotechnology.
    2. apply principles of genetics and molecular biology to improve plants and crops.
    3. formulate different combinations of technologies and strategies to achieve improved crops.
    4. convey scientific information in an accessible manner to an audience.


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  • AGSC 455 - Meat Science and Muscle Biology

    (3 units)
    This course offers a unique opportunity to explore, in depth, cellular events that happen during the conversion of muscle to meat and its effects on meat functionality.

    Prerequisite(s): AGSC 100 ; AGSC 255 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a deep understanding of all events related to muscle-to-meat transformation.
    2. describe biochemical events that affect meat quality.
    3. develop and discuss tools to improve meat quality.


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  • AGSC 467 - Natural Resource and Environmental Economics

    (3 units)
    Emphasizes interrelations of economics principles and institutional factors affecting use and value of natural resources. Attention given to special problems of land, water, and environment. (AGSC 467 and ECON 467 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 102  or HON 220 . Recommended Preparation: ECON 302 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of how natural resource and environmental economics is used to inform policy.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the basic elements of benefit-cost analysis, how the economic benefits of environmental and natural resource policies and regulations are measured (including empirical approaches, required data, and limitations), and how the costs of policy are estimated (including opportunity costs).
    3. read non-technical, professional academic publications in environmental and resource economics and policy, and assess their strengths and weaknesses.


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  • AGSC 468 - Economic Impact Analysis

    (3 units)
    Concepts, measures, and techniques for documenting, analyzing, or predicting changes in regional economic activity and resource use; economic impact assessment and land use planning. (AGSC 468 and ECON 468 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 102 ; ECON 103 ; MATH 176 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply economic principles in the development and use of economic and fiscal impact models.
    2. obtain and interpret socio-economic data to understand current and potential economic and fiscal impact trends.
    3. run and interpret results of economic and fiscal impact models.


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  • AGSC 480 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Intensive study of a special problem in agricultural science.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an in-depth level of competency in a specific topic in Animal Science.


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  • AGSC 485 - Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Presentation and review of recent research, innovations and development in various animal science areas including animal breeding, animal health, animal management, meats, nutrition and physiology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1 to 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to various animal science areas including animal breeding, animal health, animal management, meats, nutrition and physiology.


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  • AGSC 606 - Advanced Nutrition Management

    (4 units)
    Digestive physiology, digestion of nutrients, metabolic disorders, feed evaluation and diet formulation for various species.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, define, and contrast key concepts related to animal nutrition.
    2. develop test-taking skills.
    3. review, analyze, summarize, synthesize, discuss, and defend ideas and concepts based on research data.
    4. distinguish between popular press and research method.
    5. develop presentation and public speaking skills.
    6. criticize and construct peer review evaluations.


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  • AGSC 610 - Sheep Management

    (3 units)
    Principles of sheep production and application of selection, breeding, nutrition, management and marketing under western ranch and farming environments.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe different sheep management systems and marketing strategies used in the Western United States.
    2. demonstrate application of managerial skills and production tools and techniques through both laboratory exercises and the required 3-day lambing experiential activity.
    3. apply knowledge from Livestock Production (AGSC 100), Nutrition (AGSC 206/406), Anatomy and Physiology (VM 328), genetics, diseases, and management and business principles to solve problems associated with a sheep operation.
    4. communicate management decisions and enterprise business plan orally to their peers and invited guests in a professional manner.
    5. develop a research proposal utilizing Merino and Merino-cross sheep to address sheep management, sheep reproduction, sheep nutrition, wool or meat marketing, or other production concerns (see ASI Research, Development and Education Priorities Report 2016).
    6. present the research proposal in a professional manner to CABNR administrators and faculty.


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  • AGSC 611 - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Agriculture and Beyond

    (3 units)
    This course combines knowledge of integrated pest management of insects and weeds with analytical, managerial, and communication skills to address real-world problems in a diversity of management systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design a pest management plan that incorporates pest biology, available management tools, economic thresholds, environmental and human health risks, and pesticide resistance management.
    2. utilize critical thinking for decision making.
    3. find information pertaining to and demonstrate comprehension of emerging pest control technologies and how they can be used to complement existing management tools.
    4. synthesize scientific literature to outline how past technologies and scientific understanding have shaped IPM practices through time.


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  • AGSC 613 - Range-Livestock Interactions

    (3 units)
    Emphasis on species and breed selection, physiological considerations and alleviating detrimental effects on livestock. Interactions among livestock, wildlife and plant communities.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe livestock and wildlife diet preferences, grazing systems, physiological needs, and behavior interact with plant community dynamics, human ecology, history, and legal/policy issues.
    2. assess through problem solving exercises the complexity of interactions that can complicate human efforts to manage ecological systems.
    3. communicate the context of complex social issues that interact with ecology and management orally to the class and other audience members.


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  • AGSC 615 - Ethics and Economics of Biotechnology

    (3 units)
    Basic concepts, current thinking on the ethics and economics of biotechnology. BIOL 100A , BIOL 191  and social science e.g. ECON 103 , or equivalent courses are recommended. Graduate students would benefit from additional or more advanced courses in similar areas.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically reflect on and discuss the ethical issues surrounding biotechnology in various assignments.
    2. evaluate and respond to opposing viewpoints and nuances surrounding controversial ethical questions.
    3. analyze the main arguments, pro and con, for the different technologies presented.
    4. integrate the discussion of science, ethics, and political philosophy to formulate arguments for or against specific applications of biotechnology.


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  • AGSC 625 - Forage Science

    (4 units)
    Importance of forages to agriculture, human development and ecosystem services; cool/warm-season forages, forage physiology, conservation, and quality; soil characteristics, nutrient requirements of crops, pasture establishment/renovation, grazing management.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. name and identify popular cool- and warm-season forages grown in Nevada and the regions best suited for their cultivation in the state.
    2. describe practices critical for the establishment and management of forage crops.
    3. compare and contrast different grazing management practices and discuss how they can be used for sustainable forage and animal production.
    4. discuss the principles of forage conservation and utilization, make hay, haylage, and silage.
    5. analyze nutritive value of forages using various laboratory assays and to interpret forage nutritive value results in relation to animal performance.
    6. collect data, analyze data, and write research report from forage experiments.
    7. critique and appraise the quality of published journal articles from forage science research.


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  • AGSC 650 - Plant Genetics and Biotechnology

    (3 units)
    This course explores principles of molecular biology and genetics, and how these are applied to current methods in plant breeding and biotechnology.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe principles of plant genetics and molecular biology, and explain how they apply to biotechnology.
    2. apply principles of genetics and molecular biology to improve plants and crops.
    3. formulate different combinations of technologies and strategies to achieve improved crops.
    4. convey scientific information in an accessible manner to an audience.


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  • AGSC 655 - Meat Science and Muscle Biology

    (3 units)
    This course offers a unique opportunity to explore, in depth, cellular events that happen during the conversion of muscle to meat and its effects on meat functionality.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a deep understanding of all events related to muscle-to-meat transformation.
    2. describe biochemical events that affect meat quality.
    3. develop and discuss tools to improve meat quality.
    4. develop and undertake meat science research.
    5. describe methods used in meat research.
    6. elaborate meat science projects by using research methodologies.


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  • AGSC 667 - Natural Resource and Environmental Economics

    (3 units)
    Emphasizes interrelations of economics principles and institutional factors affecting use and value of natural resources. Attention given to special problems of land, water, and environment. (AGSC 667 and ECON 667 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of how natural resource and environmental economics is used to inform policy.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the basic elements of benefit-cost analysis, how the economic benefits of environmental and natural resource policies and regulations are measured (including empirical approaches, required data, and limitations), and how the costs of policy are estimated (including opportunity costs).
    3. read non-technical, professional academic publications in environmental and resource economics and policy, and assess their strengths and weaknesses.


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  • AGSC 668 - Economic Impact Analysis

    (3 units)
    Concepts, measures, and techniques for documenting, analyzing, or predicting changes in regional economic activity and resource use; economic impact assessment and land use planning. (AGSC 668 and ECON 668 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply economic principles in the development and use of economic and fiscal impact models.
    2. obtain and interpret socio-economic data to understand current and potential economic and fiscal impact trends.
    3. run and interpret results of economic and fiscal impact models.


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  • AGSC 685 - Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Presentation and review of recent research, innovations and development in various animal and rangeland/riparian science areas including animal breeding, health, meats, nutrition, physiology; ecosystems, ecology and management.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to various animal science areas including animal breeding, animal health, animal management, meats, nutrition and physiology.


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  • AGSC 718 - Applied Quantitative Methods for Agriculture Sciences

    (3 units)
    This course provides a comprehensive basis of experimental design for agriculture sciences. Students are exposed to general principles of statistics, probability, variance, field experimentation and data collection using mixed modeling approach.

    Prerequisite(s): prior experience with research and/or scientific experimentation.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define, classify and assign experimental designs.
    2. evaluate the research coherence and cohesion within a scientific manuscript.
    3. determine statistical limitations within research papers and trials.
    4. distinguish many possible interactions that may jeopardize research results and/or level of statistical inference.
    5. compare and hypothesize a more suitable design for a research trial.
    6. devise statistical solutions for upcoming agricultural research trials.


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  • AGSC 790 - Seminar

    (1 unit)
    Presentations of potential research projects and research results by graduate students and faculty or occasionally outside speakers.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 2

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. list at least 5 different methods and technologies used in research in the Animal and Rangeland Sciences.
    2. describe at least 5 professional occupations and current ongoing research programs in Animal and Rangeland Sciences.
    3. prepare basic curriculum vitae and resumes to show their current status in preparation for a career in the Animal and Rangeland Sciences.
    4. prepare and present basic introductory scientific oral and poster presentations on a topic related to their thesis/dissertation research in Animal and Rangeland Sciences.


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  • AGSC 791 - Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Special study of advanced topics in agriculture, animal science, or rangeland ecology and management. Maximum of 6 credits.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply agriculture, animal science, and/or rangeland ecology and management research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of research methodology.


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  • AGSC 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 to 3 units)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

    Grading Basis: S/U
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific area of study and research that they have undertaken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in both animal and rangeland sciences.
    3. analyze empirical data for the purpose of inference and hypothesis testing.


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  • AGSC 796 - Professional Paper

    (1 to 3 units)
    Required of all graduate students who wish to complete the master of science degree under Plan B.

    Grading Basis: S/U
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a specific area of interest.
    2. write papers for submission to appropriate journals.
    3. relate their synthesis of knowledge to the professional needs of other scientists or managers in animal and rangeland sciences.


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  • AGSC 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Thesis may be written in area of animal and rangeland sciences.

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a specific area of interest.
    2. develop concise research proposals.
    3. write research papers for submission to scientific journals.


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  • AGSC 799 - Dissertation

    This course reflects ongoing research leading to a student’s dissertation and the faculty advisement and review need to ensure high quality and professionalism.

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a specific area of interest.
    2. develop concise research proposals.
    3. write research papers for submission to scientific journals.


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Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources
  

  • ABNR 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, students will be able to:
    1. identify the expectations for success in college-level examinations, homework assignments and laboratories.
    2. apply learning and study strategies and time management skills to enhance academic success.
    3. interact appropriately, comfortably and successfully with University faculty staff, and peers.
    4. identify and use University, College, and Department resources to support academic goals.


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  • ABNR 415 - Science Partners: Theory, Practice, Learning

    (3 units) CO14
    Students are paired with an elementary school teacher and their class for three hours per week to teach hands-on, inquiry based science. (ABNR 415 and SCI 415 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 190 ; BIOL 191 ; CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L ; CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L ; Junior standing.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop hands-on inquiry based science experiments, utilizing school district science standards to communicate science, mathematics and other subjects.
    2. successfully serve as science para-professionals and role models for both their students and their partner teacher.
    3. reflect on their experiences and use their reflections to improve their own science knowledge and their classroom teaching.
    4. successfully manage diverse socioeconomic and cultural student groups in the classroom.


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American Sign Language
  

  • AM 145 - American Sign Language I

    (4 units)
    Development of signing and finger spelling skills to provide knowledge of basic signs used today.

    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. gain a basic understanding of Deaf Culture, including exposure to American Sign Language (ASL) literature and arts.
    2. understand the importance of sign language etiquette.
    3. recognize, produce and utilize signs (basic vocabulary) of American Sign Language, fingerspelling, and numbers.
    4. learn the structure of ASL grammar and be able to translate English to ASL and ASL to English.
    5. recognize, produce, and utilize language functions and grammar of standard ASL, including: confirming information, correcting information, non-manual markers, facial expressions, strong body language, yes/no questions, “Wh”- questions, personal pronouns, spatial referencing, and numbering.
    6. comprehend and express in ASL: everyday introductions, basic interactions, and exchanging personal information, describe surroundings by giving and receiving directions on information about where one lives, basic descriptions of people, and discuss family, activities and corresponding basic vocabulary.


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  • AM 146 - American Sign Language II

    (4 units)
    Using the sign language skills learned in AM 145 , students will broaden their vocabulary and communication skills using sign language.

    Prerequisite(s): AM 145 .

    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Spring and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize, produce and utilize signs (expanded basic vocabulary) of American Sign Language (ASL) in sentences, conversations, story telling, poetry and/or song expression.
    2. increase knowledge of recognizing, producing, and utilizing basic ASL grammar sentence structures, including: time/dates + object/subject/topic + verb, sentences with identifying nouns, using “finish” directional verbs, and verbs with classifiers (CL) and handshapes.
    3. comprehend and express in ASL by: identifying and describing things, shapes and size descriptions of objects, describing and locating furniture in a room, describing and locating things around the house and neighborhood, descriptions of streets and maps, exchanging personal information by discussing life events and relationships, sharing basic medical descriptions, family relationship descriptions, nationalities, day-to-day and weekend activities, chaotic events, sports activities, events, and holidays.
    4. understand the importance of Deaf cultural traditions, diversity and ethics in the modern world.
    5. translate and express poetry and/a song in ASL.


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  • AM 147 - American Sign Language III

    (3 units)
    Using the language skills learned in AM 146 , students will broaden their vocabulary and communication skills using sign language.

    Prerequisite(s): AM 146 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize, produce and utilize signs (expanded basic vocabulary) of American Sign Language (ASL) in sentences, conversations, story telling, poetry and/or song expression.
    2. increase knowledge of recognizing, producing, and utilizing basic ASL grammar sentence structures, including: time/dates + object/subject/topic + verb, sentences with identifying nouns, using “finish” directional verbs, and verbs with classifiers (CL) and handshapes.
    3. comprehend and express in ASL by: identifying and describing things, shapes and size descriptions of objects, describing and locating furniture in a room, describing and locating things around the house and neighborhood, descriptions of streets and maps, exchanging personal information by discussing life events and relationships, sharing basic medical descriptions, family relationship descriptions, nationalities, day-to-day and weekend activities, chaotic events, sports activities, events, and holidays.
    4. understand the importance of Deaf cultural traditions, diversity and ethics in the modern world.
    5. translate and express poetry and/a song in ASL.


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  • AM 148 - American Sign Language IV

    (3 units)
    Using the language skills learned in AM 147 , students will broaden their vocabulary and communication skills using sign language.

    Prerequisite(s): AM 147 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. gain a constructive understanding of recognizing, producing, and utilizing basic ASL grammar sentence structures, including: time/dates + object/subject/topic + verb, sentences with identifying nouns, using “finish” directional verbs, and verbs with an emphasis on classifiers (CL) and handshapes.
    2. comprehend and express in ASL: object descriptions, CL (Classifiers) of objects and things, various food, cooking instructions and recipes, seasons/weather, holidays, weekend activities and events, catastrophe events, functional numbering: dates, addresses, prices/cost of things, character descriptions, fable storytelling.
    3. discuss important news events, discuss family and activities in depth.
    4. narrate about weekend activities, interact with others by using in-depth vocabulary explanations and responses, able to use structured CL: skills in a storytelling format.


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Animal Science
  

  • ANSC 721 - Molecular Ecology I: Theory and Applications

    (2 units)
    Reading and discussion of primary literature in molecular genetic methods and their application to studies in ecology and evolution. (ANSC 721, BIOL 721 and NRES 721 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the underlying theory and application of various molecular techniques and analyses commonly used in ecological and evolutionary research.
    2. conduct basic computational analyses of genetic data.
    3. write a research grant that proposes the use of a genetic approach to address a question in ecology, evolution or conservation biology.


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  • ANSC 722 - Molecular Ecology II: Techniques and Analyses

    (2 units)
    Use and interpretation of molecular genetic methods and their application to studies in ecology and evolution. (ANSC 722, BIOL 722 and NRES 722 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the underlying theory and application of various molecular techniques and analyses commonly used in ecological and evolutionary research.
    2. conduct basic computational analyses of genetic data.
    3. write a research grant that proposes the use of a genetic approach to address a question in ecology, evolution or conservation biology.


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  • ANSC 792 - Special Problems

    (2 units)
    Recent research in various areas in animal science including nutrition, physiology, breeding, meats or animal health is discussed and evaluated. Maximum of 6 credits.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct intensely focused library and on-line research into the special topic.
    2. synthesize literature to answer relevant special problem questions.
    3. critique the science of others in addressing this special problem.


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Anthropology
  

  • ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

    (3 units) CO6
    Introduction to human culture and society. Understanding human diversity through comparative study of politics, religion, economics, and kinship.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Discussion/Recitation: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain and evaluate basic theories, methodologies, and key concepts in the field of cultural anthropology.
    2. explain the concept of culture and cultural diversity from an anthropological perspective and with regards to cross-cultural comparison.
    3. critically apply concepts central to cultural anthropology in analyzing cultural phenomena, such as ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and the cultural construction of race.


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  • ANTH 102 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

    (3 units) CO4
    Biological and evolutionary origins of humans, with consideration of population genetics, living primates, fossil records and human variation.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120  or Corequisite. Corequisite(s): MATH 126  or higher; ANTH 110L .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the differences between evolutionary biology, based on scientific principles, and intelligent design or creation science, based on faith and belief systems.
    2. explain how natural selection, genetic drift, and mutation have produced the biological differences among human populations (e.g., in skin color, eye color and form, blood group gene frequencies, body size, fingerprints, dental mo
    3. analyze the primary types of environmental stress affecting human evolution, including climate, disease, nutrition, and demography. They will evaluate also how humans adapt through behavioral, physiological, and genetic means.
    4. recognize how humans fall within the larger biological world (as primates, mammals, vertebrates, bilaterians), and describe what they owe to the rest of the animal kingdom that contributes to their current evolutionary form and what constitutes uniquely human traits both behaviorally and biologically.
    5. recognize that above other biological changes in hominid evolution, the one that set humans in a new direction was the development of bipedal locomotion and that some of the hallmarks of humanity developed within the last 50,000 years.


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  • ANTH 110L - Physical Anthropology Lab

    (1 units) CO4L
    Practical experience in physical anthropology - mechanisms of inheritance, osteology & forensic science, comparative anatomy & human evolution, human growth & aging, aspects of modern human variability.

    Corequisite(s): ANTH 102 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply what they have learned through the lectures and assigned readings to the lab exercises.
    2. cogently participate in classroom discussions relevant to the course material.
    3. place evolutionary concepts into structured lab assignments and understand how they are broadly applicable in biology.
    4. document the importance of the forces of evolution in shaping macro and microevolution in primates.
    5. articulate proper laboratory behavior and etiquette.


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