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3.00 Credits
An introduction to medieval culture and institutions with special attention to the harmonizing influences of the Bible and St. Augustine on the period. Lectures, readings, discussions and films cover such topics as ancient Jewish and early Christian thought and art, the evolution of the Christian Church, monasticism and learning, medieval art and architecture, and the influence of the Church on medieval culture. Satisfies the humanities distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the period spanning the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. Lectures, readings, slides, discussions and films cover such topics as the Renaissance, the Reformation, the beginnings of modern thought and science and the growth of the state. Students will study Italian Humanism, the Protestant Reformers, the development of science and its philosophical interpretations, as well as the impact of the Enlightenment in the modern era. Literary and musical trends during this period will also be examined. For juniors and seniors; others need instructors’ consent. Satisfies the humanities distribution requirement Three hours a week.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to postmodernist influences on Western thought. Lectures and discussions will question authorities and hierarchies inherent in literary texts, politics, philosophies, economies, film, music, art, sculpture, etc. Students will read a wide variety of primary materials (including Friedrich Nietzsche, H.G. Wells, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Jean Paul Sartre, Michel Foucault, Frederic Jameson, Jean-Francois Lyotard, and Thomas Pynchon) and will be asked to respond regularly— both orally and in writing. For juniors and seniors; others need instructors’ consent. Satisfies the humanities distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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4.00 Credits
This senior capstone course provides an opportunity for students to integrate and build upon the knowledge and understanding they have developed through their international business concentration. Students will analyze current global business issues from a variety of perspectives, and apply their knowledge of economics, culture, marketing, management, accounting and finance to address problems. Learning methods will include case studies, guest lectures, comprehensive projects, readings, and class discussions. Prerequisite: Senior standing in International Business or permission of the instructor. Four hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides students with an introduction to the structured methods and principles employed in the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems in organizations. Specific topics include problem investigation, feasibility analysis, requirements determination, system design, control and audit, and implementation and maintenance. Prerequisites: BE 223A, BE 225A and BE 226A. Four hours a week.
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4.00 Credits
Database management systems focuses on proper planning, design and implementation techniques. The primary focus of the course is on conceptual database design using system analysis and design techniques; weekly lab assignments using Microsoft Access culminate in a team-based design and implementation project. Emphasis is on relational DBMS. Topics include: SQL, database design and implementation, data normalization, ad hoc query methods, input and output design, file maintenance, data warehousing and backup and recover. Prerequisites: BE 223A and BE 226A. Four hours a week.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to Web page development; topics include forms, images, and dynamic HTML. Students will understand the project life cycle of web development - needs requirements, technical analysis, development, usability testing, and deployment. They will also be exposed to various Web development tools. Prerequisites: BE 221A and BE 226A. Four hours a week.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines data communications and network theory, design, and implementation. Topics include network architectures, transmission encoding, direct-link networks, switching, routing, network analysis, network algorithms, internetworking, addressing, name services, security, data compression, congestion control, and high-speed networking. Tactics enabling design and deployment of extranets and intranets are explored. Practical approaches for creating high-speed, highperformance network configurations to support multiple media applications in the corporate sector are examined. Current issues and future directions in business data communications will be investigated. Prerequisites: BE 223A and BE 226A. Four hours a week.
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4.00 Credits
The Internet and World Wide Web have fundamentally changed how we transact business both domestically and globally. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of the following topics that pertain to the business of electronic commerce: Technology infrastructure— overview of electronic payment systems, authentication, security, privacy issues, network infrastructure and media convergence; Organizational applications— overview of metrics, branding, customer interfaces, supply chain and electronic commerce business models: B2B, B2C, G2G, m-commerce, etc; Policy Issues—overview of legal and policy issues underlying electronic commerce, such as privacy, intellectual property rights, tax implications, the impact of international EC laws and policies. The course format combines lectures, seminar presentations, classroom discussions, and research. Emphasis is placed on shared learning through web-based and in-class exchanges of contemporary e-commerce issues. Prerequisites: BE 221A, BE 222A, BE 223A, BE 225A, BE 226A and BE 227A. Four hours a week.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to explore contemporary issues in information systems. Prerequisites: BE 226A. Four hours a week.
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