May 14, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Engineering

  
  • E 332 - Engineering Mechanics II, Dynamics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: E 331 . A study of kinetics and kinematics of a particle and rigid body including force and acceleration, work, energy, impulse and momentum.
  
  • E 333 - Networked Autonomous Robotics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CS 231 , CS 335 , MAT 241 , MAT 242 . This course deals with networked, autonomous and intelligent mobile robot systems. It is designed to help the student to develop fundamental understanding of planning and control issues for multiple autonomous mobile robotic systems. The course covers autonomous robot locomotion, mobile robot kinematics, perception using various sensors in robot systems, map building and localization, planning and navigation, and cooperative control of multiple robots. Results of current research and on-going research issues in the field of autonomous robotics are introduced in the course. Projects and hands-on lab experiments for the course are designed to enhance the student’s understanding and knowledge of autonomous robotics.
  
  • E 333L - Networked Autonomous Robotics Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: E 333 . Laboratory experiments related to material covered in E 333 .
  
  • E 334 - Introduction to Microcontrollers

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: E 230 , CS 231 . Corequisite: EL 334L. An introduction to microcontroller hardware and software applications. Interconnection of components, peripheral devices and bus timing relationships are explored. Assembly language and structured C-language are introduced and employed in microcontroller programming. Input/output (I/O) techniques are surveyed.
  
  • E 335 - Electronics I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PH 251 , PH 252 , E 230 . Corequisite: EL 335L. The analysis and design of circuits utilizing electronic devices such as bipolar transistors, MOS transistors and operational amplifiers. Topics include Integrated Circuit (IC) biasing, the behavior and operating limitations of large-signal and small-signal amplifiers. Computer circuit simulation is an integral part of this course.
  
  • E 336 - Electronics II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: E 335 . Corequisite: EL 336L. A continuation of the analysis and design of circuits utilizing electronic devices such as bipolar transistors, MOS transistors and operational amplifiers. Topics include the behavior and operating limitations of large-signal and small-signal amplifiers, differential amplifiers, high-frequency amplification, stability and compensation. Tuned amplifiers, oscillators and Integrated Circuit (IC) biasing.
  
  • E 431 - VLSI Design I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: E 230 , E 336 , MAT 334 , CS 437 . Corequisite: EL 431L This course covers the fundamental principles of NMOS and CMOS digital integrated circuit (IC) design. Principles of circuit analysis and design are emphasized. Modern CAD tools for Integrated Circuit layout and simulation are extensively used. Covers system level design issues, including testing.
  
  • E 431L - VLSI Design I Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: E 431 . Laboratory experiments related to material covered in E 431 .
  
  • E 432 - VLSI Design II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: E 431 . Corequisite: EL 432L the design and synthesis of Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) chips using CMOS technology. Design issues at layout, schematic, logic and RTL levels are investigated. Commercial design software is used for laboratory exercises. Theoretical concepts in VLSI architectures and algorithms are explored. Advanced level application of VLSI computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
  
  • E 432L - VLSI Design II Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: E 432 . Laboratory experiments related to material covered in E 432 .
  
  • E 434 - Engineering Circuit Analysis

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: E 230 , MAT 334 , MAT 337 . A study of linear circuit analysis and techniques. In depth coverage of the properties of electric circuit elements, node and loop circuit equations, AC sources and impedance. Time domain, frequency domain and steady state analysis of RLC circuits are thoroughly covered. Laplace Transform, Fourier Analysis and Fourier Transform techniques are employed in the analysis of circuit characteristics.
  
  • E 436 - Digital Signal Processing

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: E 230 , MAT 242 , MAT 334 . Corequisite: EL 436L A study of the fundamental principles and concepts of Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Course coverage includes discrete-time signals and systems, Ztransforms, discrete convolution and Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT). Analog-to-Digital conversion (ADC), Digital-to-Analog conversion (DAC) and digital filter design are also covered. In the laboratory, a programmable DSP board and a software package for digital signal processing are used for data acquisition, filter implementation, convolution calculations, signal modeling and real-time filtering. MATLAB software with Simulink is used in the laboratory for DSP algorithm design and analysis.
  
  • E 436L - Digital Signal Processing Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: E 436  Laboratory experiments related to material covered in E 436 .
  
  • E 437 - Microprocessor and Embedded Systems Design

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: E 230 , E 336 , CS 335 , CS 437 , CS 438 . Corequisite: EL 437L. Covers the following areas Microprocessor architectures, instruction sets, bus structures, memory and I/O interfacing. Applications of assembly language programming, real-time system design, interrupt driven system design, microprocessor peripheral device configuration, and embedded-system design and application are emphasized. There is a laboratory component to this course.
  
  • E 438 - Programmable Digital Logic Design

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CS 231 , E 336 , CS 437 . Corequisite: EL 438L The course provides the student with a working knowledge of FPGAs, CPLDs and associated design tools. Students work with commercial computer-aided design (CAD) tools to synthesize and simulate designs described in hardware description languages such as VHDL and Verilog. There is a laboratory component to this course.
  
  • E 439 - Electromagnetic Fields and Applications

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PH 251 , PH 252 , MAT 242 , MAT 334 , E 230 . A study of the principles of electromagnetic fields and waves and their applications in engineering. Electrostatics, DC currents, magnetostatics and time-varying magnetic fields are covered. Maxwell equations, plane waves and the basics of guided waves are also covered.
  
  • E 497 - Senior Design I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: E 336 , CS 336 , Senior standing in Computer Engineering. This course consists of three components the design process for engineering systems, design tools and professional skills. The design process includes how to select projects and assess the needs of the user, how to develop and document requirements specification. It also includes concept generation and evaluation. The design tools component emphasizes system design techniques including functional decomposition, system behavior description, testing, and design reliability. The professional skills component focuses on developing skills in team work, effective communication, project management, ethical consideration and life-long learning. Students will form design teams, select a mentor for the design project, write a proposal for the design project, and make an oral presentation evaluating the feasibility of the project and describing the design experience.
  
  • E 498 - Senior Design II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: E 497 . Students will continue with system development and implementation based on the design specifications of the E 497  course. Emphasized skills include prototype development, design testing, alternative design consideration, risk management, and design improvement. Developed skills will include teamwork, effective communication, project management, ethical consideration and life-long learning. At the completion of this course, students will produce a senior thesis, and defend the thesis before the faculty, peer-students and invited guests.
  
  • E 499 - Senior Seminar

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior standing in Computer Engineering. A senior research project chosen by the student-team with faculty assistance is designed and conducted by the student-team under faculty supervision. The results of the research are submitted to the Computer Engineering faculty in the form of a senior thesis. The students are is required to formally defend the senior thesis. The students are expected to pass an exit exam designed by the computer engineering faculty.
  
  • EL 334 - Introduction to Microcontrollers Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: E 334. Laboratory experiments related to material covered in E 334.
  
  • EL 335 - Electronics I Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: E 335 . Laboratory experiments related to material covered in E 335 .
  
  • EL 336 - Electronics II Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: E 336 . Laboratory experiments related to material covered in E 336 .
  
  • EL 437 - Microprocessor and Embedded Systems Design Lab

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: E 437 . Laboratory experiments related to material covered in E 437 .
  
  • EL 438 - Programmable Digital Logic Design Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour
    Corequisite: E 438   Laboratory experiments related to material covered in E 438 .

English

  
  • EN 095 - Writing for Academic Success

    3 Credit Hours
    In this course, students will learn about the various stages of the writing process, from brainstorming ideas and developing a thesis to revising work and polishing it for an intended audience. In preparing to take various assessments, students will learn valuable skills that will serve them throughout their college career. Students will develop academic writing skills by learning to identify key ideas within a reading passage; write a brief summary of the key ideas in the reading; demonstrate basic critical thinking in response to these key ideas; identify a key idea in the reading passage and present a clearly written response to that idea; write an essay that is well organized and shows connections between ideas; support ideas with relevant personal experience, readings, schoolwork, and/or other sources of information; demonstrate competence in sentence construction, sentence variety, and word choice; and demonstrate correct usage, grammar, and mechanics
  
  • EN 131 - College English I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 095  or an acceptable score on the B-CU placement test, SAT, or ACT. This is the first of two sequential courses in freshman writing covering various rhetorical strategies. This course emphasizes developing skills for navigating the stages of writing, including pre-writing, organizing, drafting, revising and editing. Students are required to write a minimum of 6,000 words through informal writing activities, formal essays, and a documented paper. Students should be prepared to write extensively in this course and have their work reviewed through instructor conferences. (FA, SP, SU)
  
  • EN 132 - College English II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131  or EN 134  or equivalent Credit through Advanced Placement examination. This is the second of two sequential courses in freshman writing covering a variety of rhetorical strategies with an emphasis on choosing the most effective approach to suit purpose and audience. An emphasis is placed on using literature to inspire writing on a variety of relevant issues and subjects while continuing to reinforce the stages of the writing process. Students are required to write a minimum of 6,000 words through informal activities, formal essys, and a documented paper. Research and documentation are included. Students should be prepared to write extensively and have their work reviewed through teacher conferences. (FA, SP, SU)
  
  • EN 134 - College English I Honors

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission into the B-CU Honors Program. This is the first of two sequential courses in freshman writing covering various rhetorical strategies with an emphasis on a polished writer’s voice and stylistic prose. Students are required to write a minimum of 8,000 words through informal writing activities, formal essays, and a documented paper. Students should be prepared to write extensively in this course and have their work reviewed through instructor conferences and peer editing groups. (FA)
  
  • EN 135 - College English II Honors

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission into the B-CU Honors Program and completion of  EN 134 . This is the second of two sequential courses in freshman writing covering a variety of rhetorical strategies and developing a stronger awareness of the most effective tone, voice, and style. Essays, short stories, poetry, and drama are discussed to inspire students to write on a wide variety of issues and interests while reinforcing the stages of the writing process. Student should be prepared to write extensively and have their work reviewed through teacher conferences and peer editing groups. (SP)
  
  • EN 210 - Introduction to Literary Analysis

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . An introduction to literary analysis. This course embraces basic types of literature and will introduce close reading techniques of practical criticism and schools of critical approaches to literature. (FA)
  
  • EN 220 - Functional Grammar

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131   and EN 132 . A course emphasizing the purposes, principles and procedures of the various approaches (traditional, structural and transformational) to English grammar and oral usage. It includes the history of the English language with examinations along linguistic, political and social dimensions. (FA)
  
  • EN 230 - World Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . A study of world masterpieces and literary movements from the earliest period to the present day. (SP)
  
  • EN 235 - Film and Pop Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 .. An introduction to the fields of film studies and popular culture studies, with particular emphasis on the interpretive methodologies, histories, and critical vocabularies of each.
  
  • EN 240 - Advanced Composition

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 132 . This course focuses on advanced composition skills, with special attention given to standard American grammar usage and idioms, and the development of a mature voice and style in prose writing. A major component of the course also includes a study of research methodology and the research paper. (FA, SP, SU)
  
  • EN 245 - Introduction to Poetry

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . This course will examine various genres of poetry written in English, including conventional and free verse. Emphasis will be placed on developing students’ skills in analyzing poetic language, tone and diction and how these elements contribute to the overall effect and meaning of a poem.
  
  • EN 250 - Technical Communication

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . The course includes a study of various components of technical correspondence and a review of advanced composition skills. Emphasis will be placed on the production of a comprehensive technical document. (FA, SP)
  
  • EN 255 - Literature of the African Diaspora

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . An introduction to the literary traditions of the African Diaspora, this course traces a link between ancient African oral epics, tales and poems to contemporary Diaspora fiction, poetry, and drama. The cultural and historic contexts of this - the voluntary and involuntary migration of African peoples across the world - will also be examined.
  
  • EN 270 - Introduction to Linguistics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . This course examines the changing nature of language, covers descriptive and prescriptive linguistics, phonology, morphology, semantics, and generative grammar. Special emphasis will be given to the historic and modern descriptions of anthropological linguistics, functionality, and treatment of practitioners in social contexts. (SP)
  
  • EN 320 - Black American Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , and EN 132 . For English majors, completion of EN 210  (Literary Analysis) is recommended. A historical survey and critical analysis of selected major African-American literature from the earliest vernacular records to the works of modern writers. (FA)
  
  • EN 321 - Black American Literature II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131  College English I,  and EN 132  College English II For English majors, completion of EN 141 (Literary Genre) is recommended. A survey of major African-American writers from the pre-colonial period to the Twentieth Century. American history, literary movements, philosophies and cultures that influenced the writers will also be examined.
  
  • EN 331 - English Literature I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . For English majors, EN 210 (Literary Analysis) is required. This is a survey course of English literature from the Old English to neo-classical period. (FA)
  
  • EN 332 - English Literature II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131   and EN 132 . For English majors, completion of EN 210 (Literary Analysis) is required. For English majors, completion of EN 210 (Literary Analysis) is required. This is a survey course of English literature from the Romantic period to the present, including literature of the British Commonwealth. (SP)
  
  • EN 334 - American Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131  and EN 132 . For English majors, completion of EN 210 Literary Analysis is required. A survey of major American writers from the pre-colonial period to the Twenty-first Century. American history, literary movements, philosophies and cultures that influenced the writers will also be examined. (SP)
  
  • EN 335 - Women in Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . A study of women in literature both as writers and as characters as well as how the literature defines feminist discourse. (SP)
  
  • EN 336 - Contemporary Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131  and EN 132 . For English majors, completion of EN 210 - Introduction to Literary Analysis  is recommended. The study of a variety of works by contemporary authors from different world cultures. These may include works from the major genres. Emphasis will be placed on critical approaches that are pertinent to each selection and to contemporary forms, movements, cultures or philosophies that may have informed each of these works. A particular focus on the study will be on the cultural challenges of comprehension as a result of cultural, dialectical and political differences. (SP)
  
  • EN 340 - Creative Writing

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . A course examining literature to discuss writer’s craft and style. Students will develop individual style through various genres of creative writing creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. Peer and teacher review will be emphasized in a workshop atmosphere. (FA)
  
  • EN 350 - Post-Colonial Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    Post-Colonial Literature
  
  • EN 421- 424 - Special Topics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131  and EN 132 . English majors must have completed EN 210 . A course with a different focus each time it is offered. It examines literary and/or cultural movements and trends not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics may include Biography, African or Caribbean Literature, Diasporic Literature, American Science Fiction, Literature Of Death And Dying, Literature and Popular Culture, Immigration and Exile Literature, American Regional Literature, War Literature, etc. (FA)
  
  • EN 431- 434 - Major Authors

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131   and EN 132 . English majors must have completed EN 210 . An in-depth study of the body of work of either a single author or a small group of 2-3 authors related by period, tradition, or movement. This course will focus on the historical and cultural context within which the author(s) worked, their subject matter, the major critical trends that have attempted to make sense of their work, and their influence upon later writers. (SP)
  
  • EN 440 - Shakespeare

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , and EN 240 . A critical study of selected tragedies and comedies of Shakespeare. (FA)
  
  • EN 490 - Internship

    3-6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 240 . The internship program is optional. The internship will provide students with experience in the construction and execution of off-campus research projects relevant to the discipline such as archival research, service learning writing project, and summer research study/grant at another approved institution. Departmental approval is required. Credit Hours will depend on the department’s evaluation of the workload. (FA, SP, SU)
  
  • EN 499 - Senior Seminar in English

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 240 . Advanced work for qualified seniors in the intensive review of courses in the English program. Emphasis will be placed on a comprehensive examination, principles of research and a defense of the research paper. (FA)

Entrepreneurship

  
  • ENT 315 - Financing New Business Ventures

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 232 , ACL 232 and FI 335 . This is an in-depth assessment of successful techniques used to finance new business ventures. Discussion includes traditional and creative approaches. Emphasis is on new start-up, buyouts and franchises. (FA)
  
  • ENT 320 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MG 300 . This is a survey course covering fundamental concepts, theories and skills needed when running a successful small business. It covers small business challenges and critical issues, managing under adversity, start-up/buy-out/franchising opportunities, marketing and financial concerns, managing a business with rapid growth, and building a sound infrastructure. The course is organized around interactive and experiential opportunities where students, grouped in teams, work with real world projects and complete a feasibility study for their future business. The course integrates ethics, diversity and change issues. (SP)
  
  • ENT 350 - Entrepreneurship

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the practical and theoretical consideration involved in entrepreneurship. Surveys the preparation of business plans, strategies for financing, market assessment, development and protection of business ideas, management, and strategies for survival for new business ventures. (FA)
  
  • ENT 395 - Creativity, Innovation, and Product Development

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BA 232 and ENT 350. The course focuses on the process of creating a new concept and taking it to the marketplace. Examines new business ideas from the conception and development to commercialization of the product or service in the business cycle. Includes protecting ideas with patents, copyrights, and trademarks. (FA)
  
  • ENT 410 - Legal Issues for Entrepreneurship

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BA 234  and ENT 350 . The course focuses on legal issues that are especially relevant or important to entrepreneurs. Includes contract law, property law, agency law, intellectual property law, bankruptcy law and certain aspects of regulatory law pertaining to matters such as environmental, employment, securities and consumer product safety issues, legislation and regulation. (SP)

Exceptional Student Education

  
  • ESE 200 - Survey of Exceptional Students

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is an introductory course covering various exceptionalities and cultural diversity issues with an emphasis on definitions, historical perspectives, student characteristics, trends, and issues. (FA, SP)
  
  • ESE 305 - Language Development for Exceptional Learners

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 , ESE 200 . This is an introductory course in language development and communication skills of the exceptional learner. The course includes language development (language, reading, and writing skills) and disorders of various exceptionalities, the impact of language on learning, and augmentative communication. (SP)
  
  • ESE 310 - Theories of Learning Disabilities

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 , ESE 200 . Concepts, research, and theories of learning disabilities are discussed. Characteristics, classification of students, and educational services are also studied. (FA)
  
  • ESE 320 - Nature of Autism Spectrum Disorders

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 , ESE 200 . A survey of the characteristics of students with autism spectrum disorders, including historical foundations, definitions, current issues, and practical applications for classroom teachers. A variety of instructional methods will be utilized in this course. Included among them are lecture, discussion, guest and/or panel speakers, small group and independent content-application activities. (FA, SP)
  
  • ESE 330 - Assessment of Exceptional Students

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 , ESE 200 . Knowledge of formal and informal evaluation techniques commonly used in the screening, diagnosis, and program evaluation for exceptionalities are examined. Results from evaluation measurements are used for interpretation, analysis, communication, and application. (FA)
  
  • ESE 400 - Social/Personal Skills of Exceptional Students

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 , ESE 200 . Social and personal skills of mildly handicapped students are explored. Employability skills, career awareness, and transition planning for adult living are emphasized. (SP)
  
  • ESE 430 - Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities and Intellectual Disabilities

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 , ESE 200 . Corequisite: s ED 352 , EDA 352 . Instructional strategies and models for teaching students with specific learning disabilities and intellectual disabilities. Specialized approaches to teaching basic skills, functional skills, developmental programming, and cognitive strategy instruction to students ranging in grades kindergarten through high school are provided. This course is taken concurrently with EDB 352  in which competencies in teaching are demonstrated through field experience and microteaching. (FA)
  
  • ESE 450 - Instructional Strategies for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ED 231 , ED 240 , ESE 200 , ED 352 , EDA 352 . Instructional strategies for teaching students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders. Instructional techniques and motivational strategies, as well as development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized education plans and data management will be stressed. This course is taken concurrently with EDB 352  in which competencies in teaching EBD are demonstrated through field experience and microteaching. (SP)

Freshman Seminar

  
  • FC 110 - Freshman Seminar I

    1 Credit Hour
    This course is required of all students who are not transferring in 30 Credit Hours of college Credit. This seminar is designed to help first year students in making the transition from high school to college with emphasis upon goal setting, study skills, advising, and wellness. Returning students retaking this course may choose to do service learning. (FA, SP)
  
  • FC 111 - Freshman Seminar II

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: FC 110 . This course is required of all students who are not transferring in 30 Credit Hours of college Credit. This seminar is designed to provide opportunities for students to learn more about their major field of study, the professional behavior essential to their chosen careers, and community service. Major issues involved in career planning and development will be covered. (FA, SP)

Finance

  
  • FI 310 - Personal Finance

    3 Credit Hours
    Corequisite: Co requisite MAT 134 . This course emphasizes issues in personal finance such as money management, budgeting, Credit, housing finance (real estate), insurance, and investment. (SP)
  
  • FI 330 - Money and Banking

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. Study of the nature and functions of money and Credit, analysis of monetary and Credit systems, money creating role of commercial banks and the Federal Reserve System and an introduction to international banking transactions. (SP)
  
  • FI 335 - Corporate Financial Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 231 . Study of risk and return, portfolio theory, capital structure, capital budgeting, dividend policy and long-term financing decisions, liquidity and concepts for planning and measuring profitability. (FA, SP)
  
  • FI 363 - Equity Securities and Markets

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. Principles of investing in equity securities A study of the mechanics of trading including fundamental and technical analysis of the economy, industry sectors and individual equities and transactions costs. (FA)
  
  • FI 390 - Investments

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. Study of the primary types of financial investments stocks, bonds, futures and options contracts and mutual funds and valuation of securities, risk return tradeoffs, principles of diversification and analysis of the stock market. (SP)
  
  • FI 391 - Equity Trading

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. A study of trading based on technical analysis of the equity financial markets. Students will learn the different types of orders and will manage a portfolio of (pretend) funds in StockTrak. (FA)
  
  • FI 392 - Futures Trading

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. A study of trading based on technical analysis of the commodity markets. Students will learn the different types of orders and will manage a portfolio of (pretend) funds in StockTrak. (SP)
  
  • FI 393 - Index Trading

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. A study of trading based on technical analysis of the index markets. Students will manage a portfolio of (pretend) funds in StockTrak or real funds in a SMIF (Student Managed Investment Funds) in OptionsExpress. (FA)
  
  • FI 394 - ETF Trading

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. A study of trading based on technical analysis of the ETF markets. Students will manage a portfolio of (pretend) funds in StockTrak or real funds in a SMIF (Student Managed Investment Funds) in OptionsExpress. (SP)
  
  • FI 402 - International Trade & Finance

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: FI 335  The course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of international business finance with the context of international and currency fluctuations The course is inclusive of international banking and addresses the issues that must be understood and applied for successful international transactions. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of case studies. (SP)
  
  • FI 402 - International Trade & Finance

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: FI 335 The course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of international business finance with the context of international and currency fluctuations The course is inclusive of international banking and addresses the issues that must be understood and applied for successful international transactions. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of case studies. (SP)
  
  • FI 460 - Portfolio Analysis and Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. An in-depth study of portfolio and capital market theories. Topics include index models, portfolio planning, investment analysis and portfolio selection, portfolio evaluation techniques and portfolio management using futures and options. (as needed)
  
  • FI 462 - Financial Futures and Options

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. Introduction to financial futures and options markets, including a study of the pricing of options and futures and risk shifting by hedging. This course prepares students to take the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 3 exam. (FA)
  
  • FI 463 - Advanced Finance

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. A study and review of all areas of finance with the purpose of preparing a student to pass either the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) level I exam, the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) exam or the FINRA Series 3 or the FINRA Series 7 exam. (SP)

French

  
  • MLF 131 - Elementary French I

    3 Credit Hours
    A foundation course, emphasizing basic skills listening, writing, speaking, and reading. Introduction to important grammatical principles. Laboratory required. (FA, SP, SU)
  
  
  • MLF 231 - Intermediate French I

    3 Credit Hours
    A course designed for students who have successfully completed a minimum of two years of French in high school with at least an average of A or B, are native French speakers and have successfully passed the appropriate placement exam, or MLF 131  and MLF 132 . (FA, SP, SU- By Demand)
  
  
  • MLF 331 - Advanced Composition and Conversation I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLF 232 . This course focuses on the development of language skills and cultural awareness of the French world. It is the first course towards the minor. (By Demand)
  
  
  • MLF 336 - Culture and Civilization of France I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLF 332 . A cultural approach to the history, customs, geography, social institutions, and arts in France. (By Demand)
  
  • MLF 337 - Culture and Civilization of France II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLF 332 . A cultural approach to the history, customs, geography, and social institutions of France and Francophone nations. (By Demand)
  
  • MLF 431 - Introduction to French Literature I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLF 332 . This course is a study of major French writers from the Middle Ages through the 17th Century. (By Demand)
  
  • MLF 432 - Introduction to French Literature II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLF 332 . This course is a study of major French writers from the 18th Century to the present, including major Black writers. This course may precede MLF 431 . (By Demand)

German

  
  • MLG 131 - Elementary German I

    3 Credit Hours
    A foundation course, emphasizing basic skills listening, writing, speaking, and reading. Introduction to important grammatical principles. Laboratory required. (FA, SP)
  
  • MLG 132 - Elementary German II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLG 131 . A continuation of MLG 131 . (FA, SP)
  
  • MLG 231 - Intermediate German I

    3 Credit Hours
    A course designed for students who have successfully completed a minimum of two years of German in high school with at least an average of A or B or MLG 131  and MLG 132 . (By Demand)
  
  • MLG 232 - Intermediate German II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLG 231 . A continuation of MLG 231 . (By Demand)
  
  • MLG 331 - Advanced Composition and Conversation I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLG 232 . This course focuses on the development of language skills and cultural awareness of the German world. It is the first course towards the minor. (By Demand)
  
  • MLG 332 - Advanced Composition and Conversation II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLG 331  or instructor’s approval. A continuation of MLG 331 . (By Demand)
  
  • MLG 336 - Culture and Civilization of Germany I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLG 332 . This course examines the major historical periods and cultural movements of Germany. The course reflects current scholarship in its examination of history, politics, literature, art, and music. (By Demand)
  
  • MLG 337 - Culture and Civilization of Germany II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLG 332 . This course concentrates mainly on Austria and Switzerland. (By Demand)
  
  • MLG 431 - Introduction to German Literature I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MLG 332 . This course is a study of major German writers from the Middle Ages through the 18th Century. (By Demand)
 

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