University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 
    
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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.
 

Biology
  

  • BIOL 614 - Endocrinology

    (3 units)
    Structure and function of endocrine glands and how their secretions regulate biochemical reactions, cell communication, gene expression, and physiology.

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss, diagram, write and critically apply concepts central to endocrinology as it pertains to regulation of physiology through changes in cellular signaling and gene expression.
    2. describe the associated anatomy for each component of the endocrine system
    3. describe the effects of disease on endocrine function.
    4. interpret research on a topic of their interest in endocrinology and present a review.


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  • BIOL 615 - Evolution

    (4 units)
    Pattern and process in the evolution of life on earth.

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. integrate effective composition and communications skills, and critical analysis and use of information to explain and criticize papers published in the primary scientific literature.
    2. describe scientific evidence of evolution based on the fossil record, molecular biology and comparative anatomy, physiology, and behavior.
    3. explain the roles of mutation, genetic drift, gene flow and natural selection in bringing about evolutionary change within populations.
    4. explain various mechanisms through which new species can arise.
    5. construct and interpret phylogenies.
    6. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 620 - Aquatic Ecology

    (3 units)
    Biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of aquatic environments with particular emphasis on ecological processes.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize different aquatic biomes.
    2. classify major groups of aquatic organisms.
    3. identify sources of aquatic pollution.
    4. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 621 - Conservation Biology

    (3 units)
    Theory and application of scientific principles to the preservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of natural resources. Local and global issues are addressed. (BIOL 621 and NRES 621 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the threats to biological diversity and consequences of biodiversity loss.
    2. demonstrate how ecological, evolutionary, and ethical principles apply to conservation problems.
    3. discuss relevant policy and law as it relates to the conservation of biological diversity.
    4. demonstrate critical thinking skills in assessment, analysis, and synthesis of conservation issues through effective written and verbal communication.


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  • BIOL 629 - Biological Diversity

    (3 units)
    Survey of biological diversity at taxonomic, species, and ecosystem levels, emphasizing historical and current patterns, phylogenetic relationships, and current conservation challenges.

    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. explain the ecology, classification, and morphology of a large number of taxa (species, genera, etc.), including the taxonomic relationships and key characteristics of organisms and lineages (things that all biologists should know).
    2. answer fundamental questions about the causes and consequences of diversity. For example: “What is the most common mode of speciation?”, “Do all lineages of organisms diversify at a similar rate?”; and “How does organismal diversity affect ecological processes?”.
    3. read and discuss scientific literature.
    4. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 630 - Field Ornithology

    (1 unit)
    Optional course to accompany BIOL 433 /BIOL 633  . Bird identification, behavior and ecology in the field.

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate verbally or in writing an ability to correctly identify birds.
    2. discuss verbally or in writing the life history and diversity of birds.
    3. demonstrate verbally or in writing a basic understanding and appreciation of the behavior of birds.
    4. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 631 - Ichthyology

    (3 units)
    Systematics, ecology and biology of fishes.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain how evolution of fish is related to genetic variation and morphological adaptations to specific environments.
    2. categorize fish using taxonomic tools.
    3. identify fish in their natural habitat.
    4. explain the connection between fish behavior, life cycle, and evolution with ecology and conservation.
    5. write a research proposal on an in-depth exploration of the literature focused on a specific aspect of Ichthyology.
    6. to create and present a lecture on an in-depth exploration of the literature focused on an aspect of Ichthyology.
    7. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 632 - Herpetology

    (4 units)
    Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratory emphasizes Great Basin herpetofauna-identification, experiments and field studies.

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. trace modern amphibians and reptiles to evolutionary origins using diagrams and be able to identify important adaptive changes that arose through evolutionary time.
    2. list several ancient lineages related to modern amphibians and reptiles and distinguish differences among them.
    3. describe and compare physiological systems in reptiles and amphibians in relation to their ecology and life history.
    4. describe and compare behavior in reptiles and amphibians in relation to their ecology and life history.
    5. identify current conservation issues facing reptiles and amphibians.
    6. evaluate/prescribe management solutions to conservation problems by synthesizing concepts of physiology, behavior, ecology, etc.
    7. critique and discuss peer-reviewed literature.
    8. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 633 - Ornithology

    (3 units)
    Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of avian morphology, physiology, evolution and ecology in a series of in-class objective exams.
    2. develop critical thinking skills by understanding the relationships between bird structure, function and evolutionary history.
    3. develop their scientific writing skills in a series of take-home essays while demonstrating their understanding of specific topics in avian biology.
    4. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 634 - Mammalogy

    (4 units)
    Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of mammals. Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field studies.

    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. explain the ways in which mammals are diverse (and unique), how, when, and why that diversity arose, and the major threats to that diversity.
    2. explain fundamental aspects of mammalian biology, how mammals interact with each other, with other organisms, and with their environment.
    3. identify functional adaptations and characteristics of various mammal groups.
    4. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 637 - Entomology

    (3 units)
    Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of insects. Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field study.

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize any insect encountered and will readily identify it to order, family, or genus.
    2. readily articulate the physiological, ecological, and evolutionary idiosynchracies of unique insect adaptations when faced with specific questions about insect biology.
    3. write critiques of primary literature that demonstrate a clear understanding of general entomology.
    4. will be able to design a professional lecture and prepare a concise synthesis paper on an entomological topic relevant to their research.


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  • BIOL 646 - Desert and Montane Ecosystem

    (3 units)
    Extended field trip to acquaint students with the biota of selected desert or mountain areas.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to identify desert plants and animals in two practical exams.
    2. develop their scientific writing skills in a series of take-home essays while demonstrating their understanding of specific topics in desert ecology.
    3. develop critical thinking skills by understanding the relationships between meteorology, geology, hydrology and desert ecology.
    4. collect and prepare specimens of desert plants and invertebrates.
    5. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 650 - Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Advanced studies in biology. Repeatable as long as topic differs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and analyze primary research.
    2. describe advanced biological concepts and principles.
    3. articulate verbally or in writing an understanding of the current status and societal application of special topic presented in this course.
    4. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 653 - Immunology

    (3 units)
    Organization, development, and regulation of the immune system, antibody structure and function, cellular and humoral effector mechanisms in immunity, and immunologic mechanisms in disease. (BIOL 653 and MICR 653 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the various innate immune mechanisms that provide initial defense against pathogenic organisms.
    2. explain how innate immunity provides the signals for initiating adaptive immunity.
    3. describe the development of T and B lymphocytes, and explain the genetic basis for generation of antigen receptor diversity.
    4. compare and contrast the recognition of antigen by T and B lymphocytes, and define the role of the major histocompatibility complex.
    5. discuss the role of cell-mediated and humoral immune defense mechanisms against pathogens.
    6. explain how microbes avoid immune defenses, and describe various primary and acquired immunodeficiencies.
    7. demonstrate an understanding of how the principles of allergy and hypersensitivity diseases, autoimmunity, transplantation, immunoregulation, tumor immunology, and vaccination.
    8. prepare a research paper on a topic in basic or clinical immunology using recent references from the primary immunology research literature.


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  • BIOL 654 - Genomic Conflict, Epigenetics & Human Disease

    (3 units)
    Survey of agents of genomic conflict and non-Mendelian genetic mechanisms, with emphasis on their implications for phenotypic disruption and human disease.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. distinguish between the co-adapted and counter-adapted views of organismal genomes.
    2. compare and contrast the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes.
    3. identify and describe agents of genomic conflict.
    4. describe the mechanisms of epigenetic gene regulation and techniques used for studying those mechanisms.
    5. explain the role of epigenetic gene regulation in development and the importance of epigenetic change in disease, phenotypic variation, reproduction and aging.
    6. discuss the sensitivity of epigenomes to environmental factors and potential mechanisms for the inheritance of acquired epigenetic states.
    7. discuss epigenetic therapy in the treatment of disease.
    8. define other forms of non-mendelian inheritance (paramutation, meiotic drive, feto-maternal cell trafficking and maternal inheritance) and discuss their phenotypic and evolutionary consequences.
    9. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 656 - Molecular Basis of Epigenetics

    (3 units)
    Survey of the molecular basis of epigenetic events on chromatin fibers and nuclear functions (transcriptions, DNA replication, repair) in development and cancer.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an integrative understanding of gene expression control mechanisms in eukaryotic cells.
    2. analyze and interpret data from primary literature sources in epigenetics/gene regulation.
    3. articulate how next-generation sequencing technologies can help address research questions in epigenetics/gene regulation.
    4. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 659 - Biology of Sleep and Sleep Disorders

    (3 units)
    Molecular and neuronal mechanisms controlling sleep and circadian rhythms, special focus on model organisms. The mechanisms and potential treatments of sleep disorders.

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe molecular and neuronal mechanisms of sleep regulation.
    2. interpret data from literature sources in sleep regulation.
    3. evaluate how modern technologies can help to address basic questions in sleep regulation.
    4. analyze current and potential therapeutics for sleep disorders.
    5. interpret results from sleep studies, discuss research methods used for sleep studies, and formulate and test hypotheses related to sleep regulation.


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  • BIOL 666 - Developmental Biology

    (3 units)
    Developmental patterns, mechanisms of cellular differentiation and cell interactions.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. state the major features of animal development.
    2. describe basic developmental biology concepts and principles.
    3. explain how different experimental approaches are used to investigate developmental processes.
    4. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 671 - Neurobiology of Mental Illness

    (3 units)
    Exploration of major psychiatric disorders with an emphasis on the neurobiological mechanisms.

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe and assess common neurosciences techniques useful for the study of psychiatric disorders.
    2. evaluate pathophysiological phenomenon associate with mental illness.
    3. read and explore literature covering brain disorders.
    4. demonstrate their deeper understanding of chosen topics in the field of Mental Illness by researching primary literature, generating novel hypotheses and predictions, and designing experiments.


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  • BIOL 672 - Limnology

    (3 units)
    Introduction to limnology, the study of inland waters, integrating physics, chemistry, and biology to study aquatic ecosystems.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A  or CHEM 201 ; MATH 176  or MATH 181 ; PHYS 151  or PHYS 180 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe in detail a contemporary issue a limnologist may study.
    2. demonstrate scientific literacy on a topic based on what is supported by science and pseudoscience.
    3. describe basic limnological concepts and their role in shaping the topic studied.
    4. articulate the dynamics of lake stratification in lakes and flow in rivers.
    5. describe the influence of geology and climate dynamics on physical and chemical process in lakes.
    6. describe interactions of physical and chemical dynamics on biological diversity and production.
    7. describe the methods used to collect baseline data on an aquatic ecosystem using current field and laboratory methods.


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  • BIOL 675 - Neurobiology

    (3 units)
    Molecular and cellular aspects of neural development, structure and function.

    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 fundamental concepts of cellular and molecular neuroscience by definition, explanation, and use of these concepts in examinations.
    2. describe and interpret the structure, molecular players, and function of key neuron types within multiple levels of nervous system organization, ranging from genes, proteins, organelles, neurotransmitters, synapses, circuits, and systems.
    3. integrate previous knowledge about cell and molecular biology to explain the cellular and molecular basis of sensory, motor, and other major neural systems.
    4. analyze and discuss technological applications and ethical concerns of cellular and molecular neuroscience for health- and society-related topics, such as genetic disease, autism, drug abuse, mental illness, neurodegeneration, regeneration, and stem cells.
    5. demonstrate the ability to critically analyze scientific research articles in cellular and molecular neuroscience, through assignments in writing, speaking, and/or website design, with further demonstration of understanding the profound impacts of neuroscience on society.


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  • BIOL 676 - Clocks, Rhythms, and Disease

    (3 units)
    Chronobiology, the study of adaptations evolved by living organisms to cope with geophysical cycles in their environment. Emphasis on circadian clocks, their organization, the molecular and cellular mechanisms that generate daily rhythms.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 300 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge to master concepts in the scientific discipline of Chronobiology, such as the functional properties and organization of the circadian rhythms and their relevance to human welfare and diseases.
    2. demonstrate ability to interpret data and to critically evaluate data to existing hypotheses in the field of Chronobiology during two in-class exams, the mid-term and final exam, and two quizzes.
    3. demonstrate ability to read and comprehend primary research literature in the field of Chronobiology throughout the semester.
    4. demonstrate deeper understanding of chosen topics in the field of Chronobiology by researching primary literature, identify existing deficiencies, generate novel hypotheses and predictions, and design experiments to test these novel hypotheses, all of which will be presented in a professional grant proposal at the end of the semester.


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  • BIOL 677 - Genes, Brain, and Behavior

    (3 units)
    Combining behavioral sciences and genetics to study the role of genes and environmental factors involved in a variety of complex behaviors of humans and animals.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to read and comprehend primary research literature in the field of Behavioral Genetics and Neurobiology during bi-weekly in-class discussions of these research papers throughout the semester.
    2. demonstrate knowledge to master advanced concepts in modern genetics and molecular analyzes of complex human diseases with dysfunctional behavioral phenotypes, the ability to interpret data, and to critically evaluate data to existing hypotheses during two in-class exams – the mid-term and final exam – and two quizzes.
    3. demonstrate deeper understanding of chosen topics in the field of Behavioral Genetics by researching primary literature, identify excisting deficiences, generate novel research hypotheses and predictions, and design experiments to test these novel hypotheses, all of which will be presented in a professional grant research proposal at the end of the semester.
    4. demonstrate understanding of specific chosen topics in Behavioral Genetics by presenting their written paper or proposal, including background information, critical evaluation of published literature, novel hypotheses and experimental design to test these hypotheses, in an oral presentation before the entire class at the end of the semester.


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  • BIOL 681 - Principles of Animal Behavior

    (3 units)
    Review of field and laboratory studies on the determinants and mechanisms of animal behavior to establish relations between behavior of similar and different species.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to read and understand primary research literature in the field of Animal Behavior during weekly quizzes throughout the semester.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of the main concepts of Animal Behavior, the ability to interpret data, to relate data to conceptual hypotheses and to critically evaluate the data in relation to existing hypotheses during two in-class exams – the midterm and the final.
    3. form small groups and focus on specific conceptual questions, search and read primary literature, identify existing deficiencies, generate novel research hypotheses and predictions, and design experiments to test these novel hypotheses, all of which will be presented as a written paper at the end of the class.
    4. demonstrate their grasp of specific chosen topics in Animal Behavior by presenting their written group project, including topic overview, critical evaluation of published literature, novel hypotheses and experimental design to test these novel hypotheses in an oral presentation before the entire class at the end of the semester.
    5. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 682 - Cell Biology of Disease

    (3 units)
    Advanced study of cell biological processes associated with disease.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe how the simultaneous activities of multiple cellular functions are regulated and how disruption of specific pathways leads to disease.
    2. demonstrate competency in interpreting primary research articles with an emphasis on experimental design and interpretation of results.
    3. develop skills for interpreting primary research articles and review articles including disease case studies.
    4. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 688 - Behavioral Ecology

    (3 units)
    The relationships between animal behavior, ecology and evolution.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to read and understand primary research literature in the field of Behavioral Ecology during weekly quizzes throughout the semester.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of the main concepts in Behavioral Ecology, the ability to interpret data, to relate data to conceptual hypotheses and to critically evaluate the data in relation to existing hypotheses during two in-class exams – the midterm and the final.
    3. identify and focus on specific conceptual questions, search and read primary literature related to these conceptual questions and critically evaluate empirical data related to conceptual hypotheses, all of which will be presented as a written paper at the end of the class.
    4. demonstrate their grasp of specific chosen topics in Behavioral Ecology by presenting their written project, including topic overview and critical evaluation of published literature in an oral presentation before the entire class at the end of the semester.
    5. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 690 - Biogeography

    (3 units)
    Brief treatment of plant and animal evolution. Prehistoric, historic and present-day world-wide distribution of plant formations and associated animal life. Examples of human impact on biotic life such as domestications, transfers and extinctions.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the history of ideas in biogeography.
    2. identify the major biomes on earth.
    3. explain how geographical barriers to dispersal and environmental variation influence species ranges.
    4. explain the role of dispersal in population subdivision and speciation.
    5. discuss the geography of speciation and extinction.
    6. discuss phylogenetics and its place in the study of biogeography.
    7. discuss the roles of ecology and evolution in biogeography, and vice versa.
    8. explain biogeographical patterns and processes in insular systems.
    9. synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.


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  • BIOL 691 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Research and/or readings in selected topics in biology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 8

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. gain practical experience of working in a research environment.
    2. describe how research is carried out in a specific research environment.
    3. participate in at least one basic research function of the host laboratory.


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  • BIOL 694 - Seminar

    (1 unit)
    Selected research topics of current interest.

    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. effectively assess 10 professional scientific presentations.
    2. critique the science presented by visiting scientists.
    3. understand and summarize complex ideas in ecology, evolution and conservation biology that have been communicated orally.
    4. demonstrate strategies for organizing scientific colloquia.


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  • BIOL 702 - Supervised Teaching in College Biology

    (1 unit)
    Methods and creative approaches for improving quality of undergraduate teaching of biological science.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

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


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  • BIOL 712 - Ecological Modeling

    (3 units)
    Introduction to various mathematical tools used in modeling ecological phenomena, discussion of models in ecological literature, development of a simulation model as a project.

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate simulated estimates of ecosystem characteristics.
    2. produce models that include ecosystem dynamics.
    3. identify components of ecosystem energy budgets.


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  • BIOL 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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  • BIOL 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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  • BIOL 750 - Research Design in Ecology

    (4 units)
    Principles of research methods, including experimental design, for ecology-related fields. Discussion of statistical issues; development of research proposals. (BIOL 750 and EECB 750 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    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. complete the R project to ensure rudimentary skills in statistical programming.
    2. produce data that are from actual graduate research or simulate data that a sound research design would produce for graduate research.
    3. present data to the class so that collaborators (the other students and the instructor) can idependently analyze the data.
    4. analyze data (working with the instructor and other collaborators) and present the results of the analysis to the class.
    5. contribute to discussions of their collaborators’ data analysis.


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  • BIOL 778 - Elements of Research Computing

    (1 to 3 units)
    An overview of computational research, a skills-based introduction to programming and shell scripting for automating computational tasks. Select weekend workshops after attending the introductory lecture. 3 workshops = 1 unit, 6 workshops = 2 units, 9 workshops = 3 units.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Degree-seeking graduate student. Class Note: Students who do not have a laptop may be able to borrow one with advance notice.

    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use Linux, R, Python, C++, Batch Processing techniques, depending on modules/workshops selected.
    2. become versed in basic vocabulary and procedures associated with the tools listed in the course.
    3. install, configure, use and obtain results from the tools associated with each module/workshop.
    4. determine what types of computational tools might be useful in their own research.


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  • BIOL 792 - Special Problems

    (1 to 3 units)
    Independent study or research in selected graduate-level topics in biology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

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


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  • BIOL 794 - Colloquia

    (1 unit)
    Presentation of original research by visiting scientists, NSHE faculty, and graduate students completing masters and doctoral degrees. Maximum of 2 credits for masters or 4 credits for Ph.D.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 2

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. effectively assess 10 professional scientific presentations.
    2. critique the science presented by visiting scientists.
    3. demonstrate ability to understand and summarize complex ideas in ecology, evolution and conservation biology that have been communicated orally.
    4. demonstrate strategies for organizing scientific colloquia.


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  • BIOL 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 Only
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. illustrate mastery of literature and subject matter through an oral and written exam or paper in their primary field of inquiry.
    2. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    3. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze differences between methodologies and strategies reported in literature relevant to research project.


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  • BIOL 797 - Thesis

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

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. discuss research results in the context of the scientific literature.
    3. communicate and defend the results of the thesis [or dissertation] research in writing and in oral presentation.


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  • BIOL 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

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


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  • BIOL 899 - Graduate Advisement

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

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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Biomedical Engineering
  

  • BME 332 - Cellular Engineering I

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the basic concepts of biological processes and cellular engineering. Biological processes focus on cellular engineering and regenerative medicine seeking to repair tissue damage by engineering strategies.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223A .

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, economic factors.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • BME 401 - Measurements in Living Systems

    (3 units)
    The course introduces students to measurement techniques used in living systems to investigate biological processes, diagnostics, and therapy.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 190A ; EE 220 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    4. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • BME 426 - Biomedical Instrumentation

    (3 units)
    Principles of modem electronic design including microcomputer applications, transducer technology, digital design, interface design, biomedical information systems.

    Prerequisite(s): EE 320 ; EE 362 .

    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. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    4. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    5. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    6. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    7. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • BME 431 - Introduction to Bioelectricity

    (3 units)
    This course is an introduction to the field of bioelectricity. Topics combining both the engineering and medical fields will be discussed, with a special emphasis on numerical modeling simulations.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 191A ; EE 221  and EE 291 .

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.


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  • BME 481 - Image Analysis

    (3 units)
    Designed to provide basic skills in image analysis to prepare students to solve real world problems and pursue independent research. Students will be introduced to emerging topics of high value in the commercial and research sectors.

    Prerequisite(s): EE 291 ; EE 362 ; MATH 283  with “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. 
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • BME 490 - Biomedical Projects Laboratory

    (3 units)
    To introduce students to bioengineering techniques that span across multiple scales from molecules to organisms. The course will focus on developing and utilizing sensors, processing sensory data, and modeling biological systems.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 224L ; BME 332 ; EE 320 ; EE 362 ; EE 370 . Corequisite(s): CPE 301 ; ENGR 301 .

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. communicate effectively.
    4. recognize the need for, and be able to engage in, life-long learning.
    5. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • BME 491 - Bioengineering Design/Analysis

    (4 units) CO12, CO14
    Invention, innovation, entrepreneurship, and design of products. Proposal writing, design, and fabrication procedures used by industry.

    Prerequisite(s): BME 490 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.
    3. design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
    4. function on multidisciplinary teams
    5. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
    6. understand professional and ethical responsibilities
    7. communicate effectively
    8. demonstrate the understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
    9. recognize the need for, and will be able to engage in, life-long learning.
    10. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice


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  • BME 601 - Measurements in Living Systems

    (3 units)
    The course introduces students to measurement techniques used in living systems to investigate biological processes, diagnostics, and therapy.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    4. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    5. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • BME 626 - Biomedical Instrumentation

    (3 units)
    Principles of modem electronic design including microcomputer applications, transducer technology, digital design, interface design, biomedical information systems.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 631 - Introduction to Bioelectricity

    (3 units)
    This course is an introduction to the field of bioelectricity. Topics combining both the engineering and medical fields will be discussed, with a special emphasis on numerical modeling simulations.

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    4. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    5. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate data.
    6. have an understanding of research methodology.


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  • BME 681 - Image Analysis

    (3 units)
    Designed to provide basic skills in image analysis to prepare students to solve real world problems and pursue independent research. Students will be introduced to emerging topics of high value in the commercial and research sectors.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and conduct experiments as well as to  analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    2. have an understanding of research methodology.


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  • BME 712 - Biosensing and Lab-Chips

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of micro and nano fabrication on various substrates, micro and nano fluidics, bio-analyte handling techniques, fundamentals of micro or nanobiosensors, and various popular biochips or lab chips in the current research.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the Colleges of Engineering or Science; CABNR; or School of Medicine.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of research methodology.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of biosensing and lab-on-a-chip technologies.


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  • BME 725 - Ethics and Scientific Research

    (2 units)
    A student-led forum in which ethical issues associated with the conduct of scientific research are considered in detail. Limited to students seeking Master’s or Ph.D’s. (BME 725 and PHAR 725 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 730 - Introduction to Imaging and Optics

    (3 units)
    Theory and practical aspects of microscope-based techniques currently utilized in research in both the life and physical sciences. (BME 730 and PHAR 730 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 735 - Biomicrofluidics for Regenerative Medicine

    (3 units)
    This course provides comprehensive coverage of the field of bio-microfluidic technologies and their current and future applications.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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 data.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of research methodology.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of development of “organ-on-a-chip.”
    5. demonstrate knowledge of biomicrofluidic technologies, their applications in disease modeling and drug discovery.
    6. demonstrate knowledge of the recent applications in tissues and organs for disease modeling and drug discovery research.


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  • BME 770 - Research Rotation

    (3 units)
    Research practicum in a laboratory that compliments primary research area.

    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 780 - Research Proposal Preparation

    (3 units)
    Preparation of a research grant proposal on dissertation topic or any other BME research topic using a format defined by a major national funding agency.

    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 786 - Deep Learning

    (3 units)
    The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of deep learning and applications. The course is self-contained, project-oriented, and designed to prepare students for research in the emerging application of deep learning. Case studies will include applications in Engineering and Medicine. (BME 786 and EE 786 are crosslisted; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Recommended Preparation: EE 291 .

    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 and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    2. demonstrate an understanding of research methodology.
    3. develop the emerging applications of deep learning in Engineering and Medicine.


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  • BME 790 - Seminar

    (3 units)
    Reports and critical analysis of current research. Limited to BME majors.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 791 - Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Special study of advanced topics in Biomedical Engineering. Limited to BME majors.

    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. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 793 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Selected problems in Biomedical Engineering. Limited to BME majors.

    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. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 794 - Colloquium

    (3 units)
    Presentation and analysis of original research. Limited to BME majors.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 unit)
    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 only
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    For BME majors in the master’s program only.

    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    For BME majors in the doctoral program only.

    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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  • BME 899 - Graduate Advisement

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

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering 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. understand research methodology.


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Biotechnology
  

  • BIOT 350 - Ethics and Professionalism in Biotechnology

    (3 units) CO12
    Provides formal training in literature searches, primary literature interpretation, science writing, workforce preparation, ethics and honesty in the workplace, and the resolution of ethical issues in a research environment.

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 341 .

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify ethical concerns in research and intellectual contexts, including academic integrity and objective presentation of data.
    2. identify the multiple ethical interests at stake in real-world situations and in practice (Good lab Practices [GLP] and resume evaluations).
    3. continue to build on their foundation in core writing by learning how to read and summarize scientific papers and produce an introduction for an EPSCOR undergraduate research proposal.
    4. build their skills in quantitative reasoning by practicing and being tested on the manipulation of algebraic formulas associated with formulation chemistry.


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  • BIOT 401 - Alcoholic Fermentation Technologies

    (4 units)
    Students will learn about the biochemistry underlying fermentation science as it relates to wine making (enology) and the brewing of beer from barley and hops. They will learn the basics of how to grow grapes and hops, how to make and evaluate (test) beer and wine quality.

    Prerequisite(s): BCH 303  or BIOL 395 , CHEM 347  or MICR 276L  or equivalent. The course is open to all majors, including part-time students. Students must be 21 years or older to take the class.

    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. demonstrate comprehension of the basic principles of growing grapes and hops in a Nevada climate.
    2. demonstrate comprehension of the basic principles and steps of fermentation, beer brewing and wine making.
    3. evaluate wine and beer fermentations using quality control analyses.


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  • BIOT 419 - Understanding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

    (3 units) CO9
    Introduction to the science and controversy behind genetically modified organisms (GMOs); how differences in culture can influence the practices of a nation; business practices and the role of GMOs in food security.

    Prerequisite(s): BCH 400 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate comprehension of basic scientific concepts related to genetic engineering in order to develop core knowledge in this area. In addition, students should be able to explain the application behind the science and the problem this application was originally intended to solve.
    2. integrate and synthesize core knowledge and analyze open-ended problems or complex issues. Students will be able to distinguish between sound and unsound interpretations of scientific information and employ cognitive reasoning skills to determine if the specific GMO application poses potential risk.
    3. demonstrate understanding of how local, national, and international influences have effected policies concerning GMOs. The influences of culture, politics, science, and business will be expanded in order to gain a better understanding of GMO policies and philosophies in various regions throughout the world.


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  • BIOT 447 - Research

    (2 to 4 units) CO14
    Directed research for biotechnology majors. Students conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Recommended Preparation: BCH 400  or BIOL 300 .

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply their knowledge and skills from previous classes by completing a project of practical significance. Performance will be evaluated through a 3-5 page written report or a PowerPoint presentation prior to finals week.
    2. demonstrate professional conduct in a research setting.
    3. hone and demonstrate their communication skills in oral or written form.


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  • BIOT 448 - Senior Thesis in Biotechnology

    (3 units) CO13, CO14
    This course provides formal training in literature searches, critical thinking, oral communication, and written communication skills.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; BCH 400 ; BCH 405 . Corequisite(s): BIOT 447 .

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. integrate Quantitative Reasoning and Critical Analysis & Use of Information to develop their a research project.
    2. utilize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to contribute to the growing body of knowledge and skills within their area of research.
    3. communicate the results of senior thesis research orally and in writing, following the standards outlined for the production of scholarly articles in the chemical and biological sciences.


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  • BIOT 495 - Seminar

    (1 unit)
    Critical analyses of presentations by visiting scientist on current research topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize the materials presented in the research seminar.
    2. apply prior knowledge to their understanding of the seminar.
    3. articulate the significance of the research in written form.


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  • BIOT 607 - Biotechnology Laboratory

    (4 units)
    Project-centered laboratory techniques course in the construction, expression and function of recombinant proteins.

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct experiments as directed and evaluate the data that is generated.
    2. interpret, apply, and reference professional materials, including manufacturer’s directions, standard operating procedures, web-based programs, and primary literature.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the experiments through hands-on, written and oral examinations.
    4. conduct themselves in a professional manner.


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  • BIOT 647 - Research

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

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

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


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  • BIOT 700 - Current Topics in Biotechnology

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

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

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


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  • BIOT 777 - Biotechnology Symposium

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

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

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


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Business
  

  • BUS 101 - Introduction to Business

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

    Prerequisite(s): Freshmen standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

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


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  • BUS 104 - Business Exploration - Special Topics

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

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

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


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  • BUS 109 - NevadaFIT (Freshmen Intensive Transition)

    (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, COLA 109, EDU 109, ENGR 109, JOUR 109, PSY 109 and SCI 109 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the ten.)

    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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  • BUS 300 - Introduction to Finance

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

    Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ACC 202 ; ECON 100  or ECON 102 . 

    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 knowledge of financial institutions and their role in modern finance.
    2. describe the regulatory environment facing corporations.
    3. conduct and apply results from time value of money scenarios to real-life financial decision making.
    4. explain the importance of relationship, cooperation, and trust in Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer interactions.
    5. describe and analyze how general economic principles apply to specific economic problems as appropriate to the course.


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  • BUS 400 - Selected Topics in Business

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

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

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

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


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  • BUS 450 - Fundamentals of Sports Management

    (3 units)
    An overview of the sport industry; foundations and principles of sports management. Topics include: the amateur and professional sport industry. Students will be introduced to the College of Business Sport Management program for further educational and experiential learning opportunities necessary in their career preparation to becoming future sport managers.

    Prerequisite(s): Sports Management minor or Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    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 strong knowledge base in sport administration core areas, including the concepts, scope, organization and common practices in the various sports industry subsets.
    2. apply learned content knowledge to critically address current issues in sport administration and analyze these issues by recognizing problems, conducting research, and developing realistic solutions.
    3. identify the various vocational opportunities available in the field of sport management.
    4. describe the qualifications and competencies needed for becoming an effective sport manager.
    5. identify current trends and issues in sport management.
    6. apply appropriate professional and communication skills, including presenting, interacting with guest speakers, PowerPoints, and dressing in a professional manner.


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  • BUS 451 - Sports Ethics and Law

    (3 units)
    Sports law concerns legal and other practice issues that arise out of the amateur, collegiate and professional sports enterprise. This course will examine the relevance and application of various legal structures to all participants in the particular sports enterprise. Topics will include, among others, Contracts, Title IX, Collective Bargaining, NCAA Compliance and Governance, Agency, Risk Management and Sports Marketing and Licensing.

    Prerequisite(s): Sports Management Minor. Co-requisite(s): BUS 450 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    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 strong knowledge base in sports law and ethics core areas, including the concepts, scope, organization and common practices in the various sports industry subsets.
    2. apply learned content knowledge to critically address current issues in sports law and ethics and analyze these issues by recognizing problems, conducting research, and developing realistic solutions.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of the value and importance of applying ethical behaviors within the various professional opportunities in the sports business.
    4. identify the various vocational opportunities available in the field of ethics and sports law.
    5. identify current trends and issues in ethics and sport law—at the amateur, collegiate and professional levels.
    6. demonstrate appropriate professional and communication skills, including presenting, interacting with guest speakers, PowerPoints, and dressing in a professional manner.


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  • BUS 464 - Sport and Concert Arena Management

    (3 units)
    Develop an understanding of the complexity of sport facility and event management. Facility management: planning and designing a sports facility, staff management, facility marketing, developing revenue streams, and facility scheduling and operations. Event management: identifying the goals of the event and coordinating people in the organizations involved to achieve those goals with the resources available.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Sports Management minor. Co-requisite(s): BUS 450  .

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the basic issues related to planning facilities, including site selection, design and the construction process.
    2. explain the different forms of public and private funding of sport facilities and ethical issues involved in utilizing public funds.
    3. describe the process involved in event planning and management.
    4. explain the event and facility issues pertinent to participants, spectators and sponsors.
    5. describe the operation of venues and events including staffing, box office management, security, concessions, and maintenance.
    6. explain the legal issues facing event and facility management including the risk management process.
    7. analyze the process of event bidding and venue selection.


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  • BUS 600 - Selected Topics in Business

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

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Summer

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


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  • BUS 650 - Fundamentals of Sports Management

    (3 units)
    An overview of the sport industry; foundations and principles of sports management. Topics include: the amateur and professional sport industry. Students will be introduced to the College of Business Sport Management program for further educational and experiential learning opportunities necessary in their career preparation to becoming future sport managers.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    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 strong knowledge base in sport administration core areas, including the concepts, scope, organization and common practices in the various sports industry subsets.
    2. apply learned content knowledge to critically address current issues in sport administration and analyze these issues by recognizing problems, conducting research, and developing realistic solutions.
    3. identify the various vocational opportunities available in the field of sport management.
    4. describe the qualifications and competencies needed for becoming an effective sport manager.
    5. identify current trends and issues in sport management.
    6. apply appropriate professional and communication skills, including presenting, interacting with guest speakers, PowerPoints, and dressing in a professional manner.
    7. develop a professional speaker introduction through interviews and industry research.


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  • BUS 651 - Sports Ethics and Law

    (3 units)
    Sports law concerns legal and other practice issues that arise out of the amateur, collegiate and professional sports enterprise. This course will examine the relevance and application of various legal structures to all participants in the particular sports enterprise. Topics will include, among others, Contracts, Title IX, Collective Bargaining, NCAA Compliance and Governance, Agency, Risk Management and Sports Marketing and Licensing.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    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 strong knowledge base in sports law and ethics core areas, including the concepts, scope, organization and common practices in the various sports industry subsets.
    2. apply learned content knowledge to critically address current issues in sports law and ethics and analyze these issues by recognizing problems, conducting research, and developing realistic solutions.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of the value and importance of applying ethical behaviors within the various professional opportunities in the sports business.
    4. identify the various vocational opportunities available in the field of ethics and sports law.
    5. identify current trends and issues in ethics and sport law—at the amateur, collegiate and professional levels.
    6. demonstrate appropriate professional and communication skills, including presenting, interacting with guest speakers, PowerPoints, and dressing in a professional manner.
    7. develop a professional speaker introduction through interviews and industry research.


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  • BUS 664 - Sport and Concert Arena Management

    (3 units)
    Develop an understanding of the complexity of sport facility and event management. Facility management: planning and designing a sports facility, staff management, facility marketing, developing revenue streams, and facility scheduling and operations. Event management: identifying the goals of the event and coordinating people in the organizations involved to achieve those goals with the resources available.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the basic issues related to planning facilities, including site selection, design and the construction process.
    2. explain the different forms of public and private funding of sport facilities and ethical issues involved in utilizing public funds.
    3. describe the process involved in event planning and management.
    4. explain the event and facility issues pertinent to participants, spectators and sponsors.
    5. describe the operation of venues and events including staffing, box office management, security, concessions, and maintenance.
    6. explain the legal issues facing event and facility management including the risk management process.
    7. analyze the process of event bidding and venue selection.
    8. GRAD develop a professional speaker introduction through interviews and industry research.


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  • BUS 701 - Organizational Behavior

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

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

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read, comprehend, and discuss theory in Organizational Behavior.
    2. read, comprehend, and discuss empirical research in Organizational Behavior.
    3. produce a proposal for conducting research in Organizational Behavior.


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  • BUS 702 - Strategic Management

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

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

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read, analyze and discuss the basic theoretical, empirical, and methodological traditions of research in business and corporate strategy.
    2. read, analyze, and discuss the economic and behavioral foundations of strategy and current research in specific streams of inquiry.
    3. evaluate, critique, and contribute to the field of strategic management.


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  • BUS 703 - Managerial Decision Making

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

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. understand, critique, and discuss the seminal research in judgment and decision making.
    2. conceptualize new research questions and to design a research study to answer such questions in the field of decision making.
    3. produce a research paper that can lead to a published journal article.


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  • BUS 704 - Leadership

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

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate comprehension of the primary theories and theoretical issues in each major leadership area.
    2. demonstrate comprehension of the primary research methods and methodological issues associated with leadership research.
    3. develop and articulate their own ideas for contributing to leadership theory and research.


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  • BUS 705 - Theory of Entrepreneurship

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read, comprehend, and discuss theory in Entrepreneurship.
    2. read, comprehend, and discuss empirical research in Entrepreneurship.
    3. produce a research proposal for conducting research in Entrepreneurship.


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  • BUS 706 - Data Analysis in Management I

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

    Prerequisite(s): BADM 700 . 

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use parametric tests and non-parametric statistical techniques common in economics and business.
    2. describe and display scientific data.
    3. clearly communicate the use and results of using parametric and non-parametric techniques.


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  • BUS 707 - Data Analysis in Management II

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

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 706 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate comprehension of linear and non-linear regression techniques.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of when and how to apply linear and nonlinear regression techniques to data.
    3. clearly communicate the use and results of linear and non-linear techniques.


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  • BUS 708 - Research Methods in Management I

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

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

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop and articulate appropriate research questions.
    2. choose and implement appropriate research methods.
    3. critically analyze the research work of others.


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  • BUS 709 - Advanced Research Methods in Management

    (3 units)
    Part two of a 2-course sequence in research methods to prepare doctoral students to conduct organizational research for publication in academic journals, this course covers advanced techniques of good empirical research in management. Students will begin to master a variety of approaches to research design in order to develop their own research projects and to evaluate the products of empirical research.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop and articulate advanced research questions.
    2. choose and implement advanced research methods.
    3. critically analyze the research work of others.


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  • BUS 710 - Behavioral Economics and Game Theory

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

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

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

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate comprehension of the seminal theoretical research in game theory.
    2. read, analyze and discuss the empirical research in behavioral economics.
    3. conceptualize new research questions and design a research study to answer these question in the field of behavioral economics and game theory.


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  • BUS 711 - Culture and Management

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

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

    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. comprehend, critique and discuss the seminal research in international management.
    2. assess the cultural factors that will impact global managers.
    3. produce a research proposal on culture and management.


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