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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Research in an area of biology of special interest to the student. No more than four semester hours of honors work may be applied to graduation in biology. Prerequisites: senior or second semester junior majoring in biology or recommendation of program advisor.
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1.00 Credits
Individualized in-depth research, readings and discussions on current topics. Includes intensive library and computer-based searches and several oral reports. Offered annually. Prerequisites: Biology senior standing or approval of program advisor.
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3.00 Credits
Individualized research on topic arranged through the program advisor. Offered annually. Prerequisites: senior standing in biology and consent of program advisor.
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3.00 Credits
Letters, proposals, reports, and presentations are often the vehicles through which professionals get their ideas accepted and their contributions valued. This course teaches students the rhetorical principles and writing and presentation practices required for effective communication in business. The course focuses on format, layout, and design strategies for developing informative documents and presentations that use business data to address specified audiences in a variety of professional situations. Offered every semester.
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3.00 Credits
Each of the business disciplines uses quantitative information in its planning, operations, and performance evaluation. This course introduces students to a variety of methods and tools for using quantitative data effectively: linear programming, Bayes Decision Rules, forecasting, multiple regression, network models, utility measures and inventory models. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: MA 103, BU 224.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the legal and ethical issues business decision-makers face in determining appropriate policies and actions. Focus is given to the effect of decisions on stakeholders including employees, customers, investors, and society. Topics include application of moral philosophies to common business dilemmas, professional codes of ethics, and elements of business law including contracts, the Uniform Commercial code, and agency. As part of this class students will have the option to participate in activities that integrate meaningful businessrelated service to the community with course learning. Offered every semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students an understanding of the global environment in which international business takes place, as well as the role and behavior of the multinational firm in responding to the environment. The course seeks to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and sensitivities to engage business activities more effectively in the complex international context. Topics include trade theory, import and export strategies, international investment, negotiations and diplomacy, and global supply chain management. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: BU 200.
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3.00 Credits
Starting one's career is often both an exciting goal and a mystifying, overwhelming challenge. This course provides students with the knowledge and tools needed for successful career planning and entry. The course covers developmental issues, theories, and activities useful for career exploration. Also included are approaches to making career and lifestyle choices, societal trends that may affect career decisions, and self-management skills at work. Students develop an action plan for initiating their career and a personal portfolio of resources for use in job search. Offered every semester.
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3.00 Credits
This capstone course for business majors provides students the opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained in their business coursework to better understand and engage the work of organizations. Topics include organizational assessment; organizational "visioning" and missioncomposition; strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation; and the coordination of resources, core competencies, and processes to achieve competitive advantage and provide social value. Student teams conduct and present rigorous case analyses of exemplar organizations. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: BU 200, AC 202, EC 201, EC 202, FIN 301, MKT 301, BU 308 and senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to connect students' coursework in business to the operations of a real-world organization and to facilitate their transition from student to professional. Student teams function as consultants, with the guidance of a Faculty Supervisor, to analyze an organizational situation, develop recommendations, and implement an appropriate project in a sponsoring community organization. Teams accomplish their project, complete a project report and group process assessment, and present their results. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: BU 469.
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