GP 220 MEDlA LAW A D ETHICS (same as COMS 220)

This course presents the bas ic principles of communications law and ethics. Major topics are explored through case stud­ies utili zing, as appropriate, current issues. Both the ethics of decision-making and the legal status of decisions are studied. o prereq u1 s1te. 3 semester hours. Satisfies Social Science General requirement

GP 305 REVOLUTION AND POLITICAL CHANGE Study of the nature of revolution and other forces of political transformation including dissent, civil disobedience, and vio­lence. Prerequ is ite: GP I 0 I, I 02 or 22 1. 3 semester lw urs

GP306 WESTER POLITICAL THEORY An indepth survey of the major pre-20th century thinker who influenced the western political tradition including Plato & Aristotle; Machiavelli ; Hobbes, Lock & Rousseau; Hegel & Marx. A critica l reading of the original tex ts pro­motes careful discuss ion of their historical contexts and re levance to contemporary issues. Required for majors. Pre­requisites : GP I 0 I or GP I 02 or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours

GPIIR 307 THEORIES OF INTER A TIONAL RELATIONS

As the study of international poli tics has emerged as a sepa­rate disc ipline, various contending theorie have been devel­oped to explai n the nature of the international state system. Students in this course examine several of these theories and attempt to evaluate them. This course is intended for advanced students in politica l sc ience. Prerequi ite: GP 22 1. 3 semester hours

GP 308 AMERICA POLITICAL THOUGHT A study of the major themes underl ying the American politi­cal ystem. Topics include the ideas of the Founders; reli­gious and other freedoms; the evolution of legal and political thought; and the theory and practi ce of American govern­ment since World War II. Prerequisite: GP 10 1. 3 semester hours

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GP 205 POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY (same as PECO 205)

This cour e addresses the po litical and economic issues re­lated to public po licy. Bas ic po litical processes as well as economic concepts are introduced and their relationship to policy development examined. Prerequisite: GP 101 or SW 105 . 3 semester hours

GP206 POLITICAL CORRUPTION This course examines political corruption as a way of study­ing the character of politics. Instances of corruption both in the United States and in other nations will be examined as will efforts to control corruption. Resource will include various fi ctional and documentary account o f corruption in fi lm as well as analytical and po lemic readings. Prerequisite: GP 101 or GP 102.

GPIIR 222 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY One portion of the course is devoted to the interacting ro les of the Pres ident, Congres , State Department, Defen e De­partment, CIA and other organizations of the United States

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government in maki ng and executing fo reign policy. The second part emphasizes American foreign po licy toward elected regions, including Russia, Western Europe, the Mid­

dle East and China. 3 semester hours

GP 230 POLITICS AND THE MEDlA A study of the role of mass media in the po li tical system. The rights and responsibilities of the media in a free society are examined as are the e ffects of the media on elections, politica l attitudes, issues and decision-making. Case studies are used fo r analysis. Prerequisite: GP 101 or SOC 105 or COMS 130. 3 semester hours

GP 266 CLASS A D SOCIETY (same as PECO 266 and SOC 266)

The course traces the sociological and historical process of class formation in American society. Empha is is on the tyles of li fe characteristic of each class, on relationships

among the classes and on the consequences of inequali ty relati ve to the economic, political and social opportunities ava ilable to indi viduals and groups. Prerequi ite: GP I 0 I or SOC 105. 3 semester hours

GP 313 THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY Examines the institutional, behavioral, and societal forces which have given ri e to the modern pres idency, the factor which enhance and constrain the exercise o f pres idential power, the nature and consequences of the presidential deci-ion-making process, together with the des irabili ty and fea i­

bility of reforming the pres idency. Prerequisite: GP I 0 I. 3 semester hours

GP 314 CONGRESS An analys is of the United States Congress, including theories of representation, historical development of Congress, and the impact of the e lectoral process on Congress ional behav­ior. Also studies the norms and expectations fo r Congres­sional behav ior, the rules of the legislati ve process, the inter­nal organization of Congress (committee , parties, staff) and the relations among Congress, the Presidency, the bureau­cracy, and the courts. Prerequisite: GP I 0 I. 3 semester hours

GP 315 STATE A D LOCAL GOVERNME T This course examines the manner in which politics is orga­nized at the tate and local levels and the effects that this has on the nature and effectiveness of governmental action in dealing with problems of community life. Special attention is given to our rapidly expanding metropo li tan areas, con­flicts over community participation in the governmental pro­cess, and problems of relation between governments at different levels. Political structure and history of Pennsylva­nia are used for examples. Prerequisite: GP I 0 I. 3 semester hours

GP 316 AMERICAN POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS

An examination of the characteri stic of the American party system and how the indi vidual can organize to use it, or other private groups, to influence elections and public policy. Prerequisite: GP I 0 I. 3 semester hours

GP 317 THE PRESIDENCY A D CO GRESS An examination of the Presidency, Congres , and the admin­istrati ve bureaucracy. The course includes an examination of the way in which these institutions are organized, how they jointly develop and carry out governmental programs,

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and current efforts to assure their responsiveness to the public. Prerequisite: GP I 0 I. 3 semester hours

GP 318 THE J DICIARY A study of j udicial processe in the American political sys­tem. Topics include judicial deci ion making, organization of the court system, legal development and justice, and the reiationship between law and social change. Prerequisite: GP, 1'0 I . J semester hours

GP 319 INTROD CTIO TO CO STITUTIONAL LAW

This course introduces the student to the development of constitutions, constitutionalism, and judic ial review as a way of granting, limiting, and dividing power within nations; studies brie fl y the evolution of the Anglo-Saxon common law system as a way of developing constitutional precedents; examines pecific cases dealing with judicial review, the scope of powers granted to the federal government, and the division of American governmental authority through federalism. Prerequisite: GP I 0 I. 3 semester hours

GP 320 CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES

A study of the development of constitutional law relating to the right of indi viduals and limitations on the power o f government. The course will examine the way in which precedents develop, focusing on the Bill of Rights and other relevant portions of the Constitution. Prerequisite: GP I 0 I. 3 semester hours

GP 321 PUBLIC AD MINI TRA TlON A study of the process of attaining governmental objectives through large organizations and the types of obstacles which must be overcome if public bureaucracies are to function effecti ve ly and responsibly. Recommended particul arly for tudents contemplating public employment or seeking in­

depth understanding of the American political ystem. Pre­requisite: GP I 0 I. 3 semester hours

GP 322 POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION (same as soc 322)

A study of the processes by which indi viduals are ocialized into the ir political sy terns. The various agents of this process in the United States are examined, such as the family, peer group and school. Special emphasis is given to the role ethnic/rac ial subgroups play. Concept of power, legitimacy, role learning, and dissent are analyzed in contex t. Prerequi ­site: GP 101 or SOC 105. 3 semester hours

GP 330 PUBLIC OPINION AND PROPAGANDA This course examines how public opinion and political be­havior are affected by group/government use of communica­tion channe ls. Topics include: Why people believe what they do; conflicting ources of information, private and govern­ment; rna s action and charismatic leaders; symbolism, lan­guage and the social myth; manipulation of messages and use ; terrori sm as a form of political speech. Prerequi ite: GP 101 or COMS 130 . 3 semester hours

International Relations

GPIIR 200 POLITICS OF THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE (same as PECO 200)

The principal goal of this course i to introduce students to the political dimensions of international economic re lations.

The major topics covered include: the evolution of interna­tional economic relations; the politics of trade and in vest­ment; the economic dimensions of national security; the po litics of foreign aid ; and the relations between rich and poor countries. There are no prerequisites. 3 semester hours

GPIIR 222 AMERICA FOREIG POLICY The first portion of the course is devoted to the interacting roles of the Pres ident, Congress, State Department , Defense Department, CLA and other organizations of the United States government in making and executing foreign policy. The second part emphas izes American fo reign policy toward Russ ia, Western Europe, the People ' s Republic of China, and Southeast Asia. 3 ~·emester hours

GP/IR 226 THE THIRD WORLD (same as PECO 226)

This cour e examines po litic in the developing countries o f Latin America, Africa and Asia. The focus is on the problems facing Third World countries in their quest fo r economic development and political stability. Prerequisite: GP 102. 3 semester hours

GPIIR 227 WESTERN EUROPEA POLITICS An analys is of the socioeconomic development and changing political systems of contemporary Western European states. The course will examine intra- regional re lations and prob­lems as we ll as prospects for a unified European community. Prerequisite: GP 102. 3 semester hours

GP/lR 241 CHINA (same as ANTH 24 1) Traditional and modern China are compared. The treatment of traditional Chine e culture includes consideration of reli ­gion and philosophy, ocial and political institutions, art , and literature. The development of the present-day political and economic systems is al o covered, with emphas is on the Communist revolution. 3 semester hours

GP/IR 242 JAPAN (same as ANTH 242) This course will familiarize students with contemporary Jap­anese culture, politics, economic tructure, education, and religion. After a brief survey of Japanese history and tradi ­tions, the course focuses on Japan as a dynamic urban ociety which has both similarities and di fferences with other indus­trial societies. Topics include the family, national and local politics, Shinto and Buddhist religions, the national educa­tional system, economic strategies, the sa laried worker, ya­kuza (gangsters), the burakwnin caste, mass media, women's roles, the elderly, and Japan' s international role. 3 semester hours

GP/IR 250 VIETNAM In this course Vietnam is explored through the mediums of films, books and lectures with emphas is placed upon America' invo lvement in Vietnam. While the cour e con-ists of a case study, the subject of Vietnam leads natu ra lly

to several issues of a more general nature. These issues include imperiali sm, colonialism, anticolonialism, orth­South relations, containment of communi m, mil itary strat­egy and American politics. 3 semester hours

GP/IR 335 POLITICAL ECONOMY OF LATIN AMERICA (same as PECO 335)

The principal goal of this course is to prov ide students with a basic understanding of how the political systems of Latin

America function. The cour e focuses on the evolution of those systems and analyzes how they have dealt with prob­lems of ocioeconomic development Prerequis ite: GP I 02. 3 semester hours

GP/IR 337 POLITICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST An analys is of the Middle East (the Arabic-speaking coun­tries, Israel, Turkey, and Iran) and its role in world politics, focus ing on the period since World War II . Attention is given to: integrative and disintegrative forces within and among the Arab countries, the Arab-Israeli impasse, and the effect of the Arab-I raeli dilemma on: the major powers, the United ations, and on the world at large in terms of political fac tors such as " international peace and security." Prerequisite: GP 102. 3 semester hours

GP/IR 384 ARMS CONTROL This seminar gives students an opportunity to write a re­search paper on one or more facets of arms control. The course covers the development of arms control and focuses on arms control efforts since World War II . Students also study current arms control initiatives, including START. Grades for the course are based primarily upon research papers. Prerequisites: j unior or senior standing plus GP 22 1 (International Relations) or GP 222 (American Foreign Policy). 3 semester hours

GP/IR 385 STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE This cour e is designed to explain the nature of strategic intelligence, review the evolution of American intelligence, study the organizations that engage in American intelligence today, and consider the danger of secret intelligence in a free society. In addition, the course examines the basic ele­ments of intelligence: collection, analys is and estimates, counterintelligence, and covert action. Prerequisite: GP 22 1 or GP 222. 3 semester hours

Special Topics

GP 390 INTERNSHIP Thi subject-related work experience or other activity occu­pies the principal time of the student for one semester. Of­fe red only upon special application from the student and a sponsoring faculty member. Approval must be obtained in advance from the social science faculty and requires a spe­cific outline of: work to be done; the nature and extent of its academic relevance; student academic and other preparations quali fy ing the individual for the proposed activity; and meth­ods to be u ed in evaluating the qual ity of the work. Students enrolling must make arrangements for regular contact with supervising faculty members and may not engage in extrane­ou outs ide employment in excess of I 0 hours per week. Junior or senior standing required and permission of the political science faculty. 12-15 semester hours

GP 391,392 POLITICAL ANALYSIS The main goal of these courses is to provide students with the theoretical background and research skills nece sary for advanced political analysis. The bas ic issues of political inqui ry are covered, along with the major conceptual frame­works and methodological tools avai lable to political scien­ti st . Permission of instructor required. 6 semester hours

GP 394, 395 POLITICAL SCIENCE PRACTICUM This is off-campus work experience of 6--8 hours per week

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with a governmental, quas i-governmental , or community service agency. Students work under the direct supervision of agency personnel, mu t keep a diary of their experiences, become fami liar with the scholarly literature relevant to their placement activity and participate in weekly on-campus meetings. Each student also writes an end-of- emester paper about the experience, drawing on the diary record, the stu­dent' s overall impressions, and the concurrent readings. May be taken for one or two semesters, maximum credits: 6. Permission of instructor is required prior to registration. Open only to juniors and seniors, and not avai lable to individ­uals who are student-teaching. 3-6 semester hours

GP 410/411 SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR Preparation of the enior research paper in a specific field of government and politics. Required of al l majors in govern­ment and politics. Prerequisites: GP 39 1-392. 6 semester hours (offered in Fall only).

GP 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study for a limited number of specially quali fied advanced students in consultation with a member of the political science faculty. Admission to the cour e is at the discretion of the faculty member who would be involved, and requires written permission of the faculty supervisor and the social science division head. 6 semester hours maximum credit

GP 188, 288, 388, 488 SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Investigation of pecial topics, preferably on an interdisci­plinary bas is. Offering depends upon faculty approval and student interest 3 semester hours

GP M906 WORLD GEOGRAPHY The World Geography module is an introductory survey that examines the relationship between the physical features of the earth and the various human societies that reside on it The module introduces the study of geography, the problems geographers encounter, and the methods and tools used to try to solve these problems. 1.5 semester hours

HISTORY fiST 100 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (Ancient

World- 1300) A study of select themes in historical development from ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civi lizations through Classical Greece and Rome, to the Later Middle Ages. A humanistic analys is of the traditional and popular element in social behavior. 3 semester hours

IDST101 WESTERN CIVILIZATION 0 (1300-1815) A study of select themes in European history from the Later Middle Ages to Napoleon. Topics of special interest include the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution,

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the Enlightenment , and the French Revolution. o prerequisite . 3 semester hours

HlST 102 WESTERN CIVILIZATIO lll (1815-present)

A study of select themes in European history from apo leon to the present. Topics of special interest include the growth of industriali sm, nationalism, sociali sm, and militari sm. No prere'juisite. 3 semester hours

HlST 104 WOMEN IN THE WESTERN TRADITIO (same as WS 104) (formerly HIST 150)

This course will examine Western Society's attitudes toward women and how these attitudes shaped women's partic ipa­tion in the social, po litical, economic, and cultural develop­ment of the Western World from ancient times to the present. A special effort is made to utili ze primary source materi al in the course readings. 3 semester hours

HIST 121 THE GROWTH OF AMERICA ClVILIZATIO I (formerly HIST 201)

In studying the nature of the American national character from the beginning to the Civ il War, this course treats eco­nomic, political and social developments . o prerequ is ite. 3 semester hours

HIST 122 THE GROWTH OF AMERICAN CIVILIZA TIO U (formerly HIST 202)

In tudying the nature of the American national character fro m the Civil War to pre ent , this course treats economic, political and social developments. o prerequi ite. 3 semester hours

HIST 130 HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN (formerly HIST 205)

Topics in British history from Anglo-Saxon times to the end of World War I are covered. The course emphasizes po litical and constitutional developments and traces the ri se o f the common law and representative institutions. These develop­ments are placed in the context of the social and economic climate of the time . Britain 's relations with other countri es are included. o prerequisite . 3 semester hours

HIST 310 TOPICS IN MEDIEVAL HISTORY The Western world from the decline of Rome to the age of discovery and exploration is examined. Special notice is taken of re ligious and inte llectual developments: Byzantine and Saracefli c civilization ; feudali m and the growth of feudal monarchy; the economic and cultural society of manor and town ; the growth of trade and the political evolution of Western Europe. 3 semester hours

HIST 311 THE RENAISSANCE (formerly HIST 315) The literary, artistic, and inte llectual achievements of the fourteenth and fifteenth centurie in the contex t of the eco­nomic, political, and social development of We tern Europe. 3 semester hours

HIST 312 THE REFORMA TIO 316)

(formerly HIST

The origin and growth of Protestantism and the Catho lic Reformation of the sixteenth century in the contex t of the economic, political , and social development of Western Europe. 3 semester hours

HIST 313 EUROPE I THE 17TH A D 18TH CE TURIES (formerly HIST 324)

An examination of the politics, society and culture of earl y modern Europe. Topics of special interest include the crisis of seventeenth-centu ry Europe, the estab lishment o f absolut­ism, sa lient characteri sti cs of the Age of Reason and En! ight­enment and the emergence of the e ighteenth-centu ry balance of power. 3 semester hours

HIST 314 THE I DUSTRIAL REVOLUTIO lN EUROPE (formerly HIST 347)

A survey of the origins and spread of rapid sustained eco­nomic growth since 1750 with emphas is on the change from a commercial and agricultural to an industrial economy. 3 semester hours

HlST 315 CO TEMPORARY EUROPE (formerly HIST 336)

An interpretation of the far- flung events and movements of world history since the beginning of the First World War. 3 semester hours

HlST 320 EUROPEA DIPLOMACY SINCE 1871 (formerly HIST 342)

European international po lit ics from 187 1 to the present , with special attention to the origins and consequences of the two World Wars and the Cold War. 3 semester hours

HIST 321 WAR A D SOCIETY (formerly HIST 339)

A study of military affairs in the modern world from the Franco-Pruss ian War to the cold war. Emphasis i placed upon industrialization and warfare, American and European involvement in World Wars I and II , as we ll as limited participation through colonial involvements in Africa and Asia. The purpose is to acquaint the student with the impact of conflict upon civil ization in the modern era. 3 semester hours

HI T 322 THE HI TORY OF COMMU ISM (formerly HIST 341 )

The theory and practice o f communism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Particular attention i given to the theoretical contributions of Marx and Engels, Lenin , and Mao Tse-tung, and to the efforts to translate thei r ideas into reality in the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and China. 3 semester hours

HI T 330 TUDOR AND STUART ENGLAND (fo rmerly HIST 320)

A close study of the emergence of the modern English state under the Tudors and of the struggle between monarch and subject fo r the control of the machinery of government dur­ing the time of the Stuarts . 3 semester hours

HIST 331 FRANCE SINCE THE REVOLUTION (formerly HIST 338)

The poli tical, social, and economic developments that have shaped modern France with particul ar emphas is on the French Third Republic. 3 semester hours

HlST 332 GERMANY SINCE 1871 (formerly HIST 345)

The development of modern Germany with particular em­phas is on the era of ational Sociali sm, the democratic experiments after the Second World War, and the proces of German reunification. 3 semester hours

HIST 333 NAZI GERMANY AND THE HOLOCAUST (formerly HIST 340)

An investigation of the origins and consequences of the azi regime, wi th particular attention to the planning and

implementation of the Final Solution and the destruction of Europe ' s Jews. 3 semester hours

HIST 334 RUSSIA IN THE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES (formerly HIST 346)

The political, economic and ocial history of Rus ia from the reign of Peter the Great to the end of the nineteenth century. Among the topics examined are Russia's terri torial expans ion, the growth of industrialization, the transforma­tion of the nobili ty and the pea antry, and the emergence of the revolutionary movement. 3 semester hours

HIST 335 RUSSIA IN THE 20TH CENTURY (formerly HIST 348)

A survey of Ru ia from the reign of the last tsar, icholas ll, to the pre ent. Special attention is given to the political revolutions of 1905, 19 17 and 1990-9 1 in the context of the economic and social modern ization of a multinational state. Topics to be considered include the transformation of the peasantry, the expansion of industrialization, and the emergence of a civil ociety. 3 semester hours

HIST 353 COLONIAL AMERICA, to 1689 An in-depth survey of political, cul tural, social and economic developments in America to 1689. Topics include: the Age of European Exploration, Native-American societies, founding the English colonies, religious diver ification, the crises of the 1670s, and the Glorious Revolution. This is primari ly a lecture-based course, with wri ti ng as an important element. Requirements include in-class essay examination and paper assignments. 3 semester hours

HIST 354 PROVINCIAL AMERICA, 1689-1789 An in-depth survey of poli tical, cultural, ocial and economic developments in America from 1689 to 1789. Topic in­clude: the imperial context, the development of provincial society, religious and intellectual currents, Anglo-French rivalry, the American Revolution, and the Articles of Con­federation. This is primari ly a lecture-based course, with writing as an important element. Requirements include in­class essay examinations and paper assignments. 3 semester hours

HIST 355 THE YOUNG AMERICAN NATION: 1789-1860

An in-depth survey of poli tical , cultural, social and economic development in America from 1789 to 1860. Topics in­clude: establishing the Constitution, the evolution of party politics, Jacksonian America, sectionalism, westward expan­sion, slavery, and the origins of the Civil War. This is primar­ily a lecture-based course, with writing as an important element. Requirements include in-class essay examinations and paper as ignments. 3 semester hours

HIST 356 AMERCIA FROM CIVIL WAR TO WORLD STAGE, 1861-1914

An in-depth survey of poli tical, cul tural, social and economic developments in America from 186 1 to 19 14. Topics in­clude: Civil War, Reconstruction, the Guilded Age, national growth and its impact on Peoples of Color, and Progressive Reform. This is primari ly a lecture-based course, with writ­ing as an important element. Requirements include in-class essay examinations and paper as ignments. 3 semester hours

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HIST 357 AMERICA BETWEE TH E WARS, 1914-1945

An in-depth survey of poli tical, cultural, ocial and economic developments in America from 19 14 to 1945. Topics in­clude: the decline of Progressivism, cu ltural conflict in the 1920s, the Great Depress ion and the New Deal, and the home front during World War II . This is primari ly a lecture­based course, with writing as an important element. Require­ments include in-clas e say examinations and paper assign-ments. 3 semester hours

HIST 358 RECENT AMERICA, 1945-PRESENT An in-depth survey of po li tical, cultural, social and economic developments in America ince 1945. Topics include: the origins and development of the Cold War, McCarthyism, the rise of a counterculture, the Civi l Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and recent ideological conflict between liberalism and conservatism. This is pri marily a lecture­based course, with writing as an important element. Require­ment include in-class es ay examinations and paper assign­ments. 3 semester hours

IDST 363 COLONIAL LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY

A study undertaking a political, economic, social and cul tural analysis of the discovery, conquest and colonization of Latin America. The course studies the Spanish and Portuguese treatment of the indigenous population as we ll as the reasons for and the results of the Latin American wars of independence. 3 semester hours

HIST 365 HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICAN REPUBLICS

A study of post-independence ( 1885) Latin America. It ex­amines the many di fficult issues confronting Latin America, the new nationalisms, and emphas izes the study and analys i of the revolutions in Latin America. 3 semester hours

HIST 371 STUDIES IN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY

A focused examination of key themes in American women's history from colonial times to the present. Topics include: changing roles within the family, the empowering and re­stricting effects of religion, the changing definitions and status of women' s work, women' s involvement in reform movements, and the evolution of the women' s rights move­ment. Thi is a seminar-style course centered on discussion of required readings, in-class presentations, and written assignments. 3 semester hours

HIST 372 STUDIES IN AMERICAN IMMIGRATION IDSTORY

A focused exami nation of key themes in American immigra~ tion history from colonial times to the present. Topics in­clude: push-pull fac tors in immigration, assi milation and cultural diversity, changing immigration patterns, the devel­opment of American immigration policy, and the impact of immigration in American hi tory. This i a eminar-style course centered on discus ion of required read ings, in-class presentations, and written assignments. 3 semester hours

IDST 375 STUDIES IN AMERICAN WESTERN HISTORY

A focused examination of key themes in American we tern history. Topics include: revisionist interpretations of western history; the construction, elaboration, and dissemination of

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western mythology through art, literature, film , and music; and important debates in the 20th-centu ry West over race relations, environmental issues, urbani zation, changing women' s roles, and Federal- Indian relations. Thi is a semi­nar-style course centered on discussion of required readi ngs, in-class presentation , and wriuen a ignments . 3 semester hours

HI8T 377 STUDIES I THE AMERICA CIVIL WA R ifonnerly HIST 358)

A focu sed examination of the Civi l War, from it origins to its ip1mediate consequences. Social, curural , political, economic, and military developments are emphasized. This is a seminar-style course, centered on required readings, in­c lass presentations, and wriuen assignments. 3 semester hours

HIST 401 RESEA RCH METHODS This course i designed ro impart the basic skills needed to do historical research. It includes instruction in organizing and completing a research project; the nature, variety, uses, strength and weaknesses of primary and secondary sources; assess ing the biases and reliability of source materi als; use of traditional and computeri zed finding aids; synthesis and presentation of historical evidence; and citation and bibliog­raphy preparation. Intended for juniors, the course is offered each spring semester. It is a prerequisite to HIST 409. 3 semester hours

HJST 405 HISTORY PRAXIS Students work off-campus eight hours a week with an area museum, government archive, historical society, or similar organization to acquire practi cal experience under the super­vision of professionals in the field . Students keep a journal of the ir acti vities and meet regularly on campus with the directing faculty member. Each student also writes a final paper discussing the experience and the relationship of the job to the history profess ion generally. Available only to history majors and minors with at least junior standing. 3 semester hours

HIST 409 SENIOR SEMINAR Offered in the Fall semester only. 3 semester hours

HlST 499 I DEPE DENT STUDY Individual investigation of a problem in history. Reading, research, consul tation and discussion as required. Credit, scope, topic, and prerequisi te to be arranged individually. May be taken no more than once. 3 semester hours.

HIST 188, 288, 388, 488, 588 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISTORY

Topics offered in response to srudent and/or faculty interest. 3 semester hours

HOSPITALI1Y MANAGEMENT HM 101 INTROD CTIO TO T HE HOSPITALITY

IND STRY A study of the business and career opportunities within the hospitality indu try. The course begins with a look at the

history and deve lopment of the indu try and proceeds ro current trends and characteristi c of resorts, hotels. restau­rants, and industrial feeding operat ions. Economic trends in trave l and leisure are analyzed in terms of their significance to the hospitality industry . 3 semester hours

HM 102 LODGING YSTEM A study of hote l management as it relates to the operation of a hotel front de k. Emphas is is placed on the management o f the room di vision areasof both a manual and computerized hotel operation. Highligh ts include the entire process from room reservations through check out, guest service manage­ment and stati stical analysis of pricing, occupancy, and yie ld management. HM majors only. 3 semester hours

HM 103 I T RODUCTIO TO FOOD A D UTRJTION

An introduction to the study of nutrition wi th emphasis on food composition and basic food principles . Through laboratory experience studients learn preparation techniques and are introduced to production management. The course inc ludes the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Sanitation Certification exam. 4 semester hours

HM 201 FOOD, BEVERAGE A D LA BOR COST CO TROLS

The principles of Food, Beverage and Labor Controls are applied to food ervice operations. Emphas is is on cost con­trol in these areas of the operation. Increasi ng sa les in food operations is also covered. Srudents analyze and plan menus, prepare budgets, and better understand profit/loss statements. Prerequisite: ACCT 204. 3 semester hours

HM 203 HUMA RESO RCE MA AGEME T IN THE HOSPITALITY I DU T RY

This course reviews the basic supervisory dynamic relating to the operations of hote ls, restaurant , clubs, and institu­tions. Emphas i is placed on managi ng human resources through the application of specific problems in supervision that are unique to the hospitality industry. Prerequisite: HM I 0 I . 3 semester hours

HM 207 APPLIED FOOD PRODUCTION MA AGEME T

A detailed study of the standard and technique of commer­cial food purchasing and preparation. tudents learn ro evalu­ate quality food products through lectures, demonstration , and laboratory work in the teaching kitchen. Food prepara­tion laboratori es cover production of international cuisine, convenience foods , and theme menus. Prerequisite: HM 103. 4 semester hours

HM 303 HOSPITALITY COST ACCOUNTING The study of accounting systems for hotels, restaurants, and private clubs. The course examines the flow of data from source inputs through financial statement preparation and analys is. lnclllded are control tools and common techniques used by managers to synthes ize information in quantitative decision making for hospitality operations. Prerequ isite : ACC 204 and ACC 205. 3 semester hours

HM 306 HOSPITA LITY MA RKETI G The study of marketing as it applies to service industries, and especially of methods of marketing a hote l or restaurant. Topics include the basics of marketing, the marketing plan, sales promotion, and pecial problems relating to the hospi­tality industry. Prerequis ite: HM 101. 3 semester hours

HM 351 HOSPITALITY LABOR RELATIO S An interdisciplinary study of the history and development of labor-management relations with emphas is on the hotel and restaurant industry. Through exhibits, tex t, and research, the course considers solutions to labor-management prob­lems. Discussions include the structure and organization of unions in the hotel, restaurant, and food service fie ld. Prerequisite: HM 203. 3 semester hours

HM 352 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT A study of basic decision-making models for energy, mainte­nance, and engineering situations, especially as applied to hotel and restaurant fac ilities. Basic terminology is covered along with discuss ions of heat, refrigeration, ventilation, air conditioning, electric ity, and water systems, with particular emphas is on energy conservation and costs. HM majors only. 3 semester hours

HM 353 EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPING A study of the housekeeping function in hotels and resorts . The management of the housekeeping department is ana­lyzed, including staffing, work scheduling, and duties of housekeepers. Emphas is is on the training of housekeepers. Study covers the operations of in-house laundries in hotel fac ilities. Prerequisite: HM 102. 3 semester hours

HM 354 PRIVATE CLUB MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

A comprehensive study of the private club segment of the hospi tali ty industry. Students develop an understanding of the c lub manager's role in relation to club operations and the dynamics between club members, employees and the board of directors. The course utili zes lectures, gues t speak­ers, case studies and field trips. HM majors only. 3 seminar hours

HM 356 HOTEL SALES A course on organizing sales and services and executing marketing strategy. Materi al focuses on developing strate­gies fo r hospi ta lity corporations and tourist destinations. Prerequisite: HM 306. 3 semester hours

HM 358 HOSPITALITY COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Study of various applications of computers in the hospitali ty industry. Systems studied include front office management, management accounting, restaurant management systems, bar and beverage management systems, telephone manage­ment systems, security management and property manage­ment systems. Prerequisite: CSCJ 10 1. HM majors only. 3 semester hours

HM 359 CO VENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU MANAGEMENT

Study of bureau management from financing, budgeting and staffi ng to the solicitation and servic ing of conventions. (For juniors and seniors.) Prerequisite: HM 306. 3 semester hours

HM 361 CO TRACT SERVICES MANAGEMENT This e lective course is des igned to introduce the student to specific segments in the foodservice industry, i.e. healthcare, education, business and industry, airli.ne foodservice, vend­ing, and leisure foodservice. Enables students to broaden their career choices in foodservice management. (Juniors and seniors preferred.) 3 semester hours

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HM 362 PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPME T

A course offered on the senior level that enables the student to focus on career goals. This course contains such require­ments as resume writing, interviewing skills, letter writing, and career goal setting. 3 semester hours

HM 364 CASINO HOTEL MANAGEMENT This course provides an overview of casino management and casino hotel operations. Topics include gaming trends in the United States, casino hotel organizational structure, government regulations, and casino games. Also covered are the practices and problems associated with casino man­agement including staffing, control, credit, security, market­ing and entertainmen:. Prerequisite: HM 102 . 3 semester hours

HM 367 MANAGERIAL ASPECTS OF PURCHASING

Students will analyze the problems of purchasing in the hospitality industry. Market sources, market functions and the legal aspects of purchasing and purchas ing ethics will be discussed. Special emphas is on the development of standard purchase specifications in food and beverage operations. Buying, receiving, storage and issuing procedures will be studied. Prerequisite: HM 103. 3 semester hours

HM 368 PRINCIPLES OF TOURISM The course is des igned to give an insight into the nature, scope, and ignificance of the tourism industry. Subjects studied include tourism's historical development as well as its economic, ociological and environmental impact. Cur­rent trends in the marketing and management of the tourism industry will be discussed. (Juniors and seniors only.) 3 semester hours

HM 390 NUTRITION IN HOSPITALITY A comprehensive overview of nutrition applications to the hospitality industry. Topics include menu development, nu­trition evaluation and " Heart Healthy" program initiation for food services. Other topics concentrate on clinical nutri­tion management for health care food services. Prerequisite: HRM 103. 3 semester hours

HM 39I INTRODUCTION TO FACILITIES PLANNING

This course offe rs a profile of the facilities planning process as practi ced in the foodservice industry. Students determine their market and type of foodservice; develop a menu ; plan the fac ility; and prepare a budget e timate for the equipment. Prerequisite: HM 103. 3 semester hours

HM 400 CO-OP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

Required to be taken in conjunction with courses HRM 401 and HRM 402. Readings and lectures focus on topics such as interpersonal communications, team building strategies, managing group behavior, profess ional ethics, problem solv­ing, and leadership in the hospi tality industry. HM majors only. 6 semester hours

HM 401 STRATEGIC HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT ISSUES

Required to be taken in conjunction with HM 400 and HM 402. This course integrates work experience and class room instruction along with the development and evaluation of hospitality industry case problems. HM majors only. 3 semester hours

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HM 402 CO-OP APPLIED HOSPITALITY MA AGEMENT I UES

Required to be taken in conjunction with courses HM 400 and HM 40 I . Completion of projects for the employer and attainment of on-the-job trai ning goals are required. In addi ­tion, a 16 week, full time, instructor approved hospitality pos ition must be secured prior to the start of the seme ter. Summer HM internship require ments must be fulfilled be-

• . fore e l11'o lling in course. HM major only. 6 semester hours

HM 403 HOSPITALITY LAW Leg!!l ri ghts and responsibilities of managers of hotel , res­taurants, and pri vate clubs. The course consists of lectures, reading, and wriuen as ignments. Topics include the inn­keeper's responsibility for loss or injury to gue t's property, the relationship of the innkeeper and guest, and the pec ific laws relevant to situations in the hospitality industry. HM majors onl y. 3 semester hours

HM 404 RESTAURANT OPERATIONS A food production and service management restaurant imu­lation where the tudent operate the Heintz Dining Room. Emphasis is placed on food and alcoholic beverage service, food production techniques, team building and group dynam­ics. Student groups develop a to tal restaurant concept based on regional and international cuisines, and accomplish course objectives through ro tation among management and em­ployee ass ignments . Prerequi ite : Sanitation Certificate, HM 103 and HM 207. 4 semester hours

HM 424 DE IGN AND ADMINISTRATION OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAMS

Students are introduced to the benefits of training and learn the methods used by successful hospitality industry trainers to define training needs, establish a training plan, prepare the employees, conduct the training, and eval uate the training process. Skills which the tudent develops include devel­oping performance standards, job breakdowns, individual and group training methods and the use of audiovi ual train­ing aids. Prerequisite: HM 203. 3 semester hours

HM 425 CATERING MANAGEMENT This course offers a profi le of the catering industry, followed by detailed di scuss ion and practical application of the man­agement cycle from a catering perspecti ve. Sequentially, the course examines the design of the event, pricing considera­tions, the proposal, the contract, and the execution of variou types of catering events. Prerequisi te: HM 107. 3 semester hours

HM 450 BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT A systematic study of wines, spirits, and beers. Topics of study include the history, sales, service, and controls in­volved in beverage management. The wines of Europe and America are studied and discussed. (For juniors and senior .) 3 semester hours

HM 451 HO PITALITY INVE TME T MANAGEMENT

Basic princip les of ecurity analysis. Major emphasis is on Locks, bonds, mutual funds, and tax-exempt securities. The

course includes a study of the economic functions and opera­tion of the securities markets, portfolio management, and the formulation of investment programs. (For juniors and seniors.) 3 semester hours

HM 452 HOSPITALITY O RGA lZATIO A D MA AGEME T

The study of the theory and principles of management and the ir application to the hospitality industry. Discuss ions cen­ter on the functions of management such as planning, or­ganizing, controlling, directing, and staffi ng. Prerequisite: EC 101 . 3 semester hours

HM 488 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Particular topics which have special appeal to instructors and students because of thei r timely quality or particular qualifications may be selected. 1- 3 semester hours

HM 499 INDEPE DENT RESEARCH Students may conduct independent research projects under the direction of a facu lty member. 1-3 credits as arranged on an indi vidual bas is.

HUMANITIES HUM 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE

HUMANITIES This course will examine the interdisc iplinary nature of Western culture and will incorporate materi als from all di sci­plines within the humanities-art, literature, philosophy, hi -tory, and music. The course is required fo r a ll Humanities Majors, but is also ava ilable to students who wish to take an introductory level humanities elective. Offered in the fall seme ter only. 3 credit hours

HUM 200 LITERATURE OF THE 0 -WESTERN WORLD

See ENGL 200.

HUM 211 FRENCH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

From the Gallo-Roman period to the Space Age, thi s course will examine particularl y how political, philo ophical and social conditions and developments are reflected in achieve­ments in French literature and the arts. Taught in English. 3 semester hours

HUM 212 CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CIVILIZATION

This course concentrates on a study of contemporary French political, economic, and social structures and their develop­ment from the end of World War lJ to the present. Emphasis wi ll be placed upon the evolution of family life, the changing role of women, education, leisure time activities, immigrant workers and the sphere of French influence in o ther Franco­phone regions of the modem world . Current newspapers and magazi nes will be the sources of many topic 3 semester hours

HUM 232 ANCIE T G REEK DRAMA l TRANSLATIO

Plays from tragedy, satyr drama, old comedy, and new com­edy will be read with the emphasis on tragedy. For each play, attention centers on its structure and the version of myth pre ented or the political context from which it arose and which it influenced . 3 semester hours

HUM 251,252 AFRO-AMERICANS 1N THE UNITED STATES I & 0

A course designed to explore, examine and analyze the " Black Experience" in the United States from a humanistic perspective. The disciplines of history, philosophy, religion, languages, literature, and art will provide the interpretive, interdisciplinary frame of reference. The first semester will cover the period up through the Civil War. The second erne ter will include Reconstruction to the present.

6 semester hours

HUM 303 THEATER ARTS WORKSHOP Designed to increase students ' awareness of the elements of theater and of the relationship of these elements to life, this cour e introduces students to the appreciation of and creation of good theater. Theater is viewed as a synthesis of a variety of skill . Fifteen hours of work on an actual theater production is required. 3 semester hours

HUM 304 ELEMENTS OF THEATER PRODUCTION

This is an intensive study of selected works by three play­wright of the modem theater (e.g. Chekhov, Shaw and 0' Neill) from the viewpoint of actual theatrical production. Following an orientation analyzing all of the required plays, students select one particular play for an intensive study emphasizing their particular area of interest in theater pro­duction. Each study, under the profe sional supervi ion of the instructor, is developed from initial selection of play to actual performance capability. Limited to fifteen students in eminar-type class. 3 semester hours

HUM 305 STAGECRAFT WORKSHOP The purpose of the course is to introduce the student of theater, a many-faceted art, to the aesthetic as well as practi­cal importance of the scenery, properties, light, etc. as the background for the play. Subject matter includes the tech­niques of designing, constructing and painting scenery; the methods of stage lighting; and the various types of settings (realistic, naturalistic, expressionistic, etc.) as exemplified by settings u ed in famous productions. Fifteen hours of work on an actual theater production is required. 3 semester hours

HUM 310 AMERICAN FOLKLORE Designed and intended as an introduction to the field of folklore, this course is essentially a survey encompassing the basic, major divisions of the discipline: oral narrative, belief systems, material culture, and popular culture. Atten­tion will be given to the nature, development, function, and appropriateness of folklore in our culture. Through the examination, analysis, and discussion of the components of folklore, the student will gain an understanding of and an appreciation for the discipline, especially with respect to its interdisciplinary ramifications. The opportunity to engage in fieldwork-oriented research will also be afforded. 3 semester hours

HUM 330 REPRESENTATIVE MODERN LATIN AMERICAN FICTION 1N TRANSLATION (Listed as HUM 320 in the 1995-96 Undergraduate Bulletin.)

This course introduces the student to modem Latin American fiction in translation. Part of the course will be dedicated to the study of short fiction and part to representative contem­porary novels. Both genres hould enable the student to reach a clearer understanding of the " real " rather than the " official" story of Latin America. A broad spectrum of

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writers is reflected in the choice of novels and short fiction studied. These writers represent a variety of countries and will invite interesting comparisons and contrasts regarding style and content. A dominant theme that characterizes much of the literature is a search for identity, and the student will come to see " realismo magico" not only as a style but also as an integral part of the Latin American way of life. 3 credits

HUM409 SENIOR PROJECT Offered in the fall semester only. 3 semester hours

HUM 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual investigation of a topic in humanities. Reading, research, consultation and discussion as required. Credit, scope, topic, and prerequisites to be arranged individually. May be taken more than one semester. 3 semester hours

HUM 188, 288, 388, 488, 588 SPECIAL TOPICS 1N HUMANITIES

Topics offered in response to student and/or faculty interest. 3 semester hours

Humanities Modules

HUM 901 IMPRESSIONISM AND POST-IMPRESSIONISM

An introduction to the two great artistic movements in late nineteenth-century France. Special emphasis will be given to placing the e movements in relation to the modem industrial state and its officially-sanctioned art. Artists to be considered include Degas, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Ce-zanne. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 903 DICKENS A brief look at life as Dickens saw and created it in three of his novels: Oliver Twist, Dombey and Son and Great Expectations. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 904 MOLIERE AND THE HUMAN COMEDY This module presents both an introduction to classic French theatre and the appreciation of the many human characteris­tics inherent in the comedies of Moliere. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 905 GREEK MYTHOLOGY This module considers psychoanalytic and anthropological theories of myth origin, the Olympian deities, Greek myths, and treatment of myths in modem literature. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 916 PASSION AND DEATH These themes are studied in five dramas by F. Garcia Lorca: Blood Wedding, Yerma, The House of Bernada-Aiba, Dona Rosita, The Spinster, and The Love of Don Perlimplin for Belisa in Her Garden. Poetry is also read to illustrate how these themes permeate Lorca 's works. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 927 PARIS-THE PAST AND PRESENT Through a series of detailed ''walks'' in the various quarters of the metropolis, all profusely illustrated with slides and excerpts from texts by both French and American authors, students share the vision of those writers, painters, architects, and musicians for whom Paris- now well over 2,000 years old-has remained a fountainhead of inspiration. 1.5 semester hours

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HUM 929 MACABRE STORIES Analyzes the fri ghtening stories of Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Waugh, May, and Wilde. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 931 FRE CH CO ECTIONS This course offers the student glimpses of the French pres­ence in the Western Hemisphere from the sixteenth century to :tht; present, and traces its influence on those countries and regions where its roots still thrive. Particular attention is focused upon Franco-American relations as they evolved in the. metropolitan Philadelphi a area. / .5 semester hours

HUM 934 POVERTY AND THEFT The module deals with Spain as the most powerful country in sixteenth-century Europe and the progenitor of the pica­resque genre. Works studied include Lazareillo de Tormes, The Celestina and Cervantes, Six Exemplary Novels. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 942 MEDlEY AL FRANCE An examination of the most significant ociological, reli ­gious, and estheti c themes of the Middle Ages in France, such as chi valry, fealty, life and death , as observed through such tex ts as The Song of Roland, Tristan and /seult, the poems o f Vi lion and historical accounts of the chronic lers. Interest in the course is augmented by an appreciation o f the major role played by the arts, especially music, painting, and architecture. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 946 GENESIS: THE BEGIN INGS Key concepts of the Judea-Christi an culture find their roots in Genes is whose composition con ists of both earl y and late writing. The Hebraic traditions of the creation of the uni verse and of human beings, the relationship between the Creator and· the created, the relation hip of human with human, and the earl y experience of one people are explored. The book provides insight into the stri vings of people who in their humanity respond to what they regard as the revealed Word of God. Judaism, Christi anity, and Islam are indebted to the book. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 947 WHO IS JESUS? A look at the life and miss ion of Jesus Christ who is the center of one of the world 's dominant re ligions. Emphas is is pl aced on the Gospel as revealed in Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 950 THE LEGACY OF EVE I A look at woman'.s role as depicted in the Bible. The essential woman: ordinary, extraord inary, submissive, aggress ive, good, evil. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 951 LONDO A study, through literature and visual aids, of one of the world 's most e mblematic cities. The course empha izes the uniqueness of London, its boroughs (especially the City and Westmin ter) and institutions, as a successful mergency of modernization and tradition. / .5 semester hours

HUM 953 THE LEGACY OF EVE U A look at the way a predominantly patriarchal culture viewed women in Jesus' time, and how his view di ffered. The trad itional picture of Eve is compared with the picture of the Virgin Mary. Emphasis is on the women who surrounded and were a vital part of the earl y Christian church. 1. 5 semester hours

HUM 954 DESCE T OF WORDS A study of word ori gins with consideration of re lated topics such as theories of language origin, the development of dictionaries, sources of new words, types of semantic change, and the history o f the Engli h language. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 955 DIALOGUE WRITI G Exerc ises in writing dialogue for ass igned situations aimed at sharpening students' dramatic perception and encourag ing them to take advanced courses in creati ve writing. 1.5 semester hours

HUM 956 ROMANCE AND MUSIC Plays from Cervantes, Tirso de Molina Garcia Gutierrez are read to evince how they inspired the music of Ma senet, Mozart and Verdi . / .5 semester hours

ITALIAN See courses listed under Modern Languages.

MANAGEMENT AU 300, and 400 level courses require at least junior standing

Finance

FIN 303 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT A fundamental introduction to the theory and practice of financ ial management in the business fi rm is offered inc lud­ing financ ial planning and control, valuation and financial structure, cash flows, economic and fin anc ial optimization, cost of capital, capital budgeting decisions, short-term and long- term fin anc ing and valuation processes in mergers liq­uidation and reorganization. Prerequisite: ACCT 205 . 3 semester hours

FIN 305 INVESTME TS Survey of the problems and procedu res of in vestment man­agement, including types of ri sk, timing, selection, bas ic determinants of investment values as applied to speci fi c companies and industries. Emphas is on fundamental and technical analysis, sources of in fo rmation, and the efficient markets concept. Prerequi ite: FIN 303. 3 semester hours

FIN 307 CAPITAL BUDGETING The objecti ve of this course is to conduct an indepth study of the capital budgeting process, including evaluation of projects under various ri sk conditions, buy/lease decision making, and capital budgeting for the multinational firm. Emphasis will be placed on bringing together the theory, quantitati ve methods, and application of capital budgeting techniques. Prerequisite: FIN 303. 3 semester hours

FIN 320 RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE A study of the concept of ri sk and its treatment by insurance. The princ ipal types of insurance are studied and concepts of ri sk management are introduced for business and personal uses. Prerequisite: FIN 303. 3 semester hours

FI 406 PORTFOLIO THEORY AND MANAGEMENT

Examination of modern concepts relating to management of security portfolios. Students research and evaluate inve t­ment opportunities, and participate in the investment deci­sions. Topics include security analysi , Markowitz Portfolio Theory, ri sk and portfo lio construction, and portfolio per­formance mea urement. Students invest funds provided by Grace and John Sevier Investment Portfolio Fund in a bal­anced portfolio. Prerequisite: FIN 303. 3 semester hours

FIN 423 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Study of the concepts and princ iples of international fi nancial management. The course covers in detai l the current finan­cial practices, tools, and theories of multinational business fi nance. Prerequisite: FIN 303. 3 semester hours

FIN 424 CASE STUDIES IN FINANCE Theoretical and practi cal procedures are integrated into an analytical approach to fi nancial management. Cases are used throughout depicting a wide variety of fi nancial decision situations including profit-risk analysi , fund requ irements, fi nanc ial fo recasting, loan arrangement, as ets management, capital budgeting, co ting and optimization of the capi tal structure. Prerequisite: FIN 303. 3 semester hours

FIN 498 FINANCE INTERNSHIP This is a cour e developed for the Finance Option to provide opportuni ties to obtain practical experience by applying their knowledge gained through the classwork in an actual bu i­ness environment. Student work on projects developed with industry partners and prepare report on these experiences with their academic and industry upervisors. Prerequisite: Junior or senior tanding. 3 semester hours NOTE: This course can only be taken Pass/Fail.

Management

MGT 210 FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT An introduction to management and organization theory, this course integrates traditional management thought with more recent behavior and quantitative concepts. The interdis­ciplinary nature of management is stressed, with full consid­eration of the interre lationships of management, economics, sociology, and related disciplines. Emphasi is on concepts and analys is des igned to develop a critical appreciation for the management function. 3 semester hours

MGT 270 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SERVICES

This course introduces tudent to the health care system by concentrating on the present medical care delivery system arrangements, the significant asset and problems, and the potential modifications of the system itself. The cour e em­phas izes the specific issues of access ibility to medical care, the costs of that care, and the quali ty requirements. 3 semester hours

MGT 352 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Production/operations management techniques are studied as applied to logi tic problems. Topics include decision making, forecasting, capacity planning, linear programming, fac ili ty location, the transportation method, layout planning, information systems and operations, chedul ing and aggre­gate planning, job-shop scheduling, and inventory control

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system . Prerequisi tes: EC 252, MATH I 18. 3 semester hours

MGT 365 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS The cour e is designed to present a specialized, managerial overview of environmental and operational issues of interna­tional business. Several related topical areas will be investi ­gated. First, the course will examine the scope and patterns of international busines and the envi ronments it confronts. Emphasis will be placed on the economic, political , legal, fi nancial, and cultural environments of international busi­ness. Second, the theories and institutions of international business will be explored, with a focus on multinational corporations (MNCs) and their global strategy formulation and implementation. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.

MGT380 THE BUSINESSMAN IN AMERICAN LITERATURE

America's greatest writers of fiction have shown a decided fasc ination with the character of the U.S. busine sman. The portrait they created has many faces ranging from the comic to the tragic, from a satir ic attack on a Babbi tt to a grudgi ng praise fo r the genius of an empire builder. Is he a hack or a hero? This course investigates the growth of our concept of the businessman from the Yankee trader to the modern management executi ve. Readings include novels by Twain, Lewis, Dreiser, and Mai ler. 3 semester hours

MGT390 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The course deals with fundamental princ iples that would prove he lpful to those preparing to enter the world of busi­ness or to those who intend to pursue pecific advanced courses in fi nance, rea l estate, insurance and law. Topics include: Forms of busine s organization, fi nanci ng, in uring against business risks, acquisition and fi nanc ing of real es­tate, business fai lures and reorganizations, and a general study of the Bankruptcy Act and Rules. Prerequisites: MGT 2 10 and FIN 303. 3 semester hours

MGT409 SENIOR PROJECT Team-type projects for smal l groups of students worki ng under faculty supervision. Projects combine analytical and field work. Written and oral presentation may be required. Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of instructor. 3 semester hours

MGT 430 MANAGING SOCIO-TECHNICAL CHANGE

This course i based upon socio-technical sy terns theory, which represents a major philosophical, theoretical, and em­pirical attempt to apply systems perspecti ve to organization. Topics include socio-technical systems theory, its relevance in current organizations, the precarious nature o f the balance between social and technological aspects of organizations, the impact of environmental factors on busines organiza­tions, and possible response to these impact . Students solve simulated organizational problems of a socio-technical na­ture . Prerequisite: MGT 2 10. 3 semester hours

MGT 440 MANAGEMENT AND SOCIETY The interaction of the Judeo-Hellenistic customs and mores and legal constrai nts on the action of the manager are studied through lectures, discu ions, and analysis of case in suffi­cient depth to provide the student with an awareness of the ethical requirements of managerial professional ism. Prereq­uisite: MGT 2 10. 3 semester hours

160 Management Cour es

MGT 451 MANAGEME T SEMINA R An integrati ve course designed to focus on contemporary issues in management theory and practice. Class discuss ion and research projects examine key areas of concern through an interdisciplinary framework of managerial, economic, and social value . Prerequisite: senior standing and completion of all core subject in management. 3 semesTer hours

MGT -452 MA AGEME T POLICY A D STRATEGY

Policy formulation and strategic decision-making from the viewpoint of the top- level manager. The student is ca lled upon to in tegrate the frameworks of accounting, fin ance, management , economics, and marketing through case analy­sis and group discuss ion. Prerequisites: senior standing and completion of all core subjects in management. 3 semesTer hours

MGT 460 PRODUCTION CO TROL A D I VE TORY MA AGEMENT

A second course in production management, this course covers topics such as production planning, inventory man­agement, production control, master production schedule, material requirement planning and other advanced topics in the production and in ventory field . Prerequisite: MGT 352. 3 semesTer hours

MGT 480 INTRODUCTIO TO MANAGEMENT SCIE CE

The primary objecti ve of this course is to introduce students to basic quantitati ve methods for managerial decision mak­ing. Topics include mathematical programming-linear, inte­ger, and pool programming, advanced inventory control models, network theory, queueing models, Markov pro­cesse , simulation, and game theory. Computer applications play a bas ic ro le in this course. Prerequisite: MGT 352. 3 semesTer hours

MGT 491 MANAGEME T OF: TECH OLOGY, PROD CTIVITY, AND CHA GE

This course covers the basic concepts, techniques and strate­gies of managing change in business organizations. Proactive and reacti ve schemes are discussed and examined indifferent business environments. Approaches for improving produc­ti vity and quality are discussed. This includes both Quantita­ti ve Methods and Behavioral Approaches: The main issues in adopting new te hnology are discu sed. This inc ludes the decisions of: Development versus Acquisition, " When" to adopt, and " How" to implement effectively a new technol­ogy. The trade-offs involved in each of these decision are analyzed in detail. Prerequisite: MGT 2 10 or Equivalent Background. 3 semesTer hours

MGT 498 MANAGEME T I TERNSHIP This is a course developed for Management majors to pro­vide opportunities to obtain practical experience by applying their knowledge ga ined through the classwork in an actual busine s environment. Students work on projects developed with industry partners and prepare reports on the e experi­ences wi th the ir academic and industry supervisors. Prerequi ­site: Junior or senior standing. 3 semesTer hours NOTE: This course can only be taken Pass/Fa il.

MGT 499 lNDEPENDE T STUDY Intensive study and analy is of some management topic is culminated wi th the presentation of a major research paper under the close supervision of an ass igned faculty member.

Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and the approval of the faculty advisor. 3 semesTer hours

Human Resource Management

MHR 316 I TRODUCTIO TO H MA RESOURCE MA AGEME T

An examination of the role and management of human re­sources in the establishment. Some of the major areas that will be studied are: human resource planning and utili zation; occupational trucrures; employee recruitment , selection and training; compensation administration; union re lations; and such pervas ive managerial function s as leadership, moti va­tion and supervision. The course is des igned to provide a grasp of the functions and skill s demanded both from the personnel specialist and the line manager. Prerequisite: MGT 2 10. 3 semesTer hours

MHR 330 HUMA RESOURCES I A REGULATORY ENVIRO MENT

This cour e focuses on the impact that governmental regula­tions have had on the Human Resource Management function and its acti vities. Emphasis is placed on practical implica­tions of governmental regulations as they affect the HR professionals' day-to-day job. Regulations are structured around issues such as: constitutional amendments, common law, relevant court decisions, legislati ve acts and executi ve orders. The course is not meant to be all inclusive, but rather to be representative of the regulations impacting the HR profess ional. Prerequisite: MHR 3 16.

MHR 416 LA BOR-MA AGEME T RELATIO S Study of contemporary industrial relations at both the micro and macro level. Analysis of the factors shaping the Ameri ­can system of industrial re lations; theories and history of the American labor movement; evolution of public policy; the impact of social and economic forces on employer­employee re lations in public and private enterprise are in­cluded as i evaluation of collecti ve barga ining through case studies. Prerequisite: MGT 2 10. 3 semesTer hours

MHR 420 ORGA IZATIONAL BEHAVIOR An examination of the trad itional structures of management and organizational theory as they meet a changing technol­ogy, a changing work force, changing job structures and changing market demand . Organizational and management issues are examined in the context of the question: will the theories of organization and management which have served u producti ve ly in the past have a significant meaning for effective managerial performance and worker producti vity in the 90s? Prerequisite: MGT 2 10. 3 semesTer hours

MHR 460 TRA INl G AND DEVELOPME T This course is designed to provide students in terested in the field of human resources with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the processes of learning, training, and development, and their applications in business and industry. tudents learn analytical and problem- olving ap­proaches to training and development problems. Pre requi ­site: MHR 3 16. 3 semesTer hours

MHR 465 INTER ATIONAL H MAN RESOURCE MANAGEME T

Over the last few decades, more and more organizations are moving out ide of their domestic borders. Global economics have had dramatic effect on how organizations manage their

employees. The objectives of this course are to explore and discuss the implications that internationalization has on the po licies and acti vities of human resource management. The cour e will contra t and compare the differences between domestic and international perspectives, with an emphasis on the challenges and opportunities of international HRM issues. An international perspecti ve will be presented in such func tional areas as: recruitment and selection, performance management, trai ning and development, compensation, and labor relations. Ca es and short projects will play an impor­tant role in presenting international issues . Prerequisite: MGT 2 10. 3 semester hours

MHR 498 H MA RESOURCES MANAGEME T INTERNSffiP

This is a course developed for the Human Resources Option to provide opportunities for obtaining practical experience by applying knowledge gained through classwork in an actual business environment. Students work on projects developed with industry partners and prepare reports on these experi ­ences wi th their academic and industry supervisors. Prerequi ­site: Junior or senior standing. 3 semester hours OTE: This course can only be taken Pas /Fail.

Management Information Systems

MlS 180 COMPUTING A D SPREADSHEETS Today ' s business profess ionals are required to be more in­volved wi th computer application usage and development. The student has to demonstrate the understanding and ability using DOS and e lectronic spreadsheets. sing state-of-the­art spreadsheet techniques, the sllldent will be required to create and manipulate spreadsheet data, perform simple macro programming, and create graphs and charts. I semester hour

MIS 290 MA AGEMENT INFORMA TIO SYSTEMS

This course emphasizes the role of information systems as a strategic resource within an organization. It surveys the impact of current information systems technology on various business fu nctions including Accounting, Economics, Mar­keti ng, Human Resources, Finance, and International Man­agement. Topics cover various sy tern applications for spe­cific busines functions and their importance to today's manager. The impact of information on the role of manage­ment is stressed, especially as it relates to the planning proce s. Issues include how information hould be integrated into the organization to provide a competiti ve advantage. Prerequisite: MIS 180. 3 semester hours

MIS 325 COMP UTER SOLUTIONS TO BUSINESS PROBLEMS

At the end of thi cour e you wi ll be able to: under tand how information sy tern are an integrating force in bu iness; evaluate the uitabi lity of using a computer to solve busines problems; apply the systems development life cycle to imple­ment computer solutions; learn and apply documentation principles to facilitate system modification; use standard microcomputer package to implement computer olutions; u e advanced features of Lotus 1-2-3, including macros, data tables, templates, and linking. Prerequisi te: MIS 290 3 semester hours

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MIS 329 STR CT RED YSTEMS A AL YSI A D DESIGN

The study of systems ana lys is has long been a key component in the education of computer information systems profes­sionals. Today, managers are faced wi th the need to commu­nicate with systems profess ionals to assi t them in designing systems to meet managers ' needs. In order to be a knowl­edgeable, intelligent user of the computer resource, today ' s managers should have a background in the systems analys is and design process. Prerequisite: MIS 290. 3 semester hours

MIS 358 DATABASE MANAGEME T SYSTEM A study of the technology and management of databa e information systems. Topics include data structures, organi ­zation, des ign, auditing, security and recovery. Leading com­mercially avai lable database management systems are stud­ied, and their capabilities are evaluated. The role of the database administrator in the modern corporation is ex­plored. Prerequisite: MIS 290. 3 semester hours

MIS 360 COBOL The emphasis of thi course is to write effi cient CO BOL programs through structural techniques. SlUdents learn CO­BOL debug statement ; ACCEPT, DISPLAY, and COPY statement . Sequent ial-indexed and random access data ti le, multiple key sorting and tile merging methods are covered. In addition to indi vidual OBOL programs, a group project is assigned. Prerequisite: MIS 290. 3 semester hours

MIS 421 SYSTEMS APPLICA TIO TO MA AGEME T

This course includes the technology of data processing rela­tive to computer hardware, computer software, and business data process ing sy tems. Other topic areas involve manage­ment information systems and their li fe cycle of definiti on, development, and implementation acti vities. As ac tual exam­ples, or case studies, of the app lication of computer-based information systems this contro l course studies accounting information systems for the control of general ledgers, bud­geting, working capital, production, and fixed assets. Other information sy terns studied include strategic planning and decision support systems. Prerequisite: Ml 290. 3 semester hours

MIS 441 BUSINESS EXPERT SYSTEMS This course is designed to famili arize,the student with the theory of artificial intelligence and its use in business appli­cations in the form of Expert Systems. The tudent learn how to develop an Expert Sy tern to as ist decision maki ng. Topics include knowledge representation techniques, infer­ence engine methods, knowledge engineering, information bases and Expert System development life cycle. Each stu­dent participates in an Expert Sy tern project. Prerequisite: MIS 290. 3 semester hours

MIS 461 DATA COMMUNICATIONS The student i introduced to the machinery, or hardware, needed in a data communications environment: terminals, modem , multiplexors, tran mission channels, front-end processors and main frame computer . Then, the nece ary communications software is introduced. Tran mi ion proto­cols, data codi ng structure , terminal creen design and pro­gram design for an online proce sing environment are ex­plored. Commercial network offering by AT&T, Telenet, Tyme hare, MCI, and Satellite Busines System are studied, as well as the proliferating database for bu iness informa­tion, e.g., stock market quotations, legal reference service ,

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and message swi tching services. Prerequisite: MI S 290. 3 semester hours

MIS 498 MANAGEME T lNFORMATION SYSTEMS lNTERNSHIP

Thi cour e developed for the Management Info rmation Sys­tems Option provides opportunities for obtaining practical experLence by applying knowledge gained through class work in an actual business environment . Students work on projects developed with industry partners and prepare reports on these t!xperiences with their academic and indu try supervi ors. Prerequi ite: Junior or senior standing. 3 semester hours

OTE: This cour e can only be taken Pass/Fai l.

Marketing

MKT200 MARKETlNG A founda tion in marketing princ iples and their relevance in a variety of socioeconomic subsystems. Since marketing methods and strategies are increasingly adopted to develop and promote a wide- range of businesses and ervices in both profit and non-profit sectors, this course is de igned to integrate marketing princ iples with other disc iplines and provide an appreciation of the role of marketing to all stu­dents majoring in di ffe rent speciali zations. For students ma­joring in marketing, this would provide a foundation for further specialization. Prerequi ites: EC 10 1 and 102. 3 semester hours

MKT 302 MARKETlNG MANAGEMENT The management of acti vities di.rected toward determination and satisfaction of consumer wants and preferences; an inter­disciplinary analysis of consumer behavior; development of goods and services, and the functions necessary to fac ili tate their flow to the consumer are the topics of the course. Texts and case materi als, marketing research, and sociology are utili zed. A management simulation game may be used to add realism to the decision-maki ng process. Prerequisites: EC 252, FT 303, MKT 200. 3 semester hours

MKT 310 DIRECT MARKETING This marketing elective course is des igned to provide an overview of the terminology and deci ion variables regard­ing the environment of direct marketing. II examines current trends and p.ractices regarding direct marketing in the United State and international markets as we ll as its legal and ethical implications. The course re lies on a mix of lectures, case study di cuss ions, a market research and creative group project, internet and multimedia oriented exercises and ex­aminations. Prerequi ites: EC 251 and M KT 200. 3 semester hours

MKT 405 SALES MANAGEMENT This course tudies the role of personal selling in a firm 's overall marketing strategy in a variety of contex ts. It cover topics such as making estimates of demand markets, per­forming an environmental scan, giving ales pre entations and dealing with customer objections and questions, under­standing techniques for organizing sale territorie , selection and training sales personnel and understanding the principles of personnel motivation and compensation chemes. Prereq­uisite : EC 252 and MKT 200. 3 semester hours

MKT 406 MARKETING RESEARCH Marketing research as a tool of decision making under uncer­tainty: problem formulation, research des ign, sampling tech­niques, in trument design and utili zation; traditional and Bayesian approaches are studied. Prerequi ites: EC 252, MKT 200. 3 semester hours

MKT 410 INTERN A TIO AL MARKETlNG This course deals with the management of marketing acti vi­ties under conditions of di ffe ring economic, techno logical, cultural, religious, legal, and po litical environment . Prereq­uisite: MKT 200. 3 semester hours

MKT 412 ADVERTISlNG The study of the development and management of an inte­grated program of adverti ing, personal selling, and promo­tion de ign to present a company and its products to it prospective customers. Prerequisite: MKT 200. 3 semester hours

MKT 498 MARKETlNG lNTER SHIP This course developed for the Marketing Management Op­tion provides opportunities to obtain practical experience by applying knowledge gained through c lasswork in an actual busine s environment. Student work on projects developed with industry partners and prepare reports on these experi ­ences with their academk and industry supervi ors. Prerequi ­site: Junior or enior tanding. 3 semester hours OTE: This course can only be taken Pass/Fail.

School of Business Administration Honors (formerly SOMH)

SBAH 386 LEADERSHIP: MODERN CHALLENGES

This course will examine the forces of CHANGE and their impact on the role of leadership today and tomorrow. Is leadership the primary determinant of success or failure? We will look at successful leaders of ye terday and today and examine the ir similaritie and di fferences, and under­stand what was at the root of their success. We will examine the trust factor, charisma, and ego control. We will conclude with what will be the substance of leader hip for tomorrow. 8 semester hours

SBAH 387 POPULATION AND THE BUSl ESS ENVIRONMENT

This cour e is de igned to provide students with an under­standing of population size, composition, and distribution. The impact of population on the business environment is a focus of the course. Students wi.ll learn the importance of population i sues fo r big business, small business, and inter­national business. 3 semester hours

SBAH 389 BRINGlNG DOWN TRADE BARRIERS: EXPLORING GATT

Since its inception in 1947, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) has been committed to the promotion of freer trade. This course will examine the effects of trade barriers and analyze the implications to U.S. industries, con­sumers, and the economic policies of bringing down trade barrier . The cour e will explore the specifics outlined in the Uruguay round and identi fy the likely winner and losers of each item. Moreover, the industry strategic response to

the latest GA TI prov isions will also be explored. 3 semester hours

SBAH 390 ETlllCS IN THE PROFESSIONS This course is designed for u e in the Honors Program. It begins with a study of the various theories and concept that influence an individual's deci ion in situations where the question of ethics is involved. The course attempts to give students a clearer understanding of the teachings of everal philosophers and economists who have had an effect on the fie ld of ethics. The students are then expected to apply the teachings of the variou individuals to ethical questions from the fi eld. of accounting, finance, management, economics, social j ustice and other areas. 3 semester hours

SBAH 391 MA AGEME T O F TECHNOLOGY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND CHANGE

This course cover the bas ic concepts, techniques and strate­gies of managing change in business organizations. Ap­proaches fo r improving producti vity and quality are dis­cussed. Quanti tati ve methods and behavioral approaches are employed. Decisions regarding technological development and acqui sition are examined. 3 semester hours

SBA H 392 THE GREYING O F AMERICA: W HAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?

This course ana lyzes in an interdi ciplinary manner orne of the major issues and problems fac ing our society as the American population ages over the next few decades. The material is drawn from the disciplines of Economics, Demog­raphy, Health Administration, Law, Nursing, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. Outside speakers from the various disciplines speak to the student about the ir fie lds. 3 semester hours

SBAH 393 CORPORATE LAW AND SOCIAL PO LICY

This course provides an overview of corporate law and explores the legal and social policy implications of the corpo­rate form . Topics include corporate responsibility and the environment, the role of the corporation in a global economy, and the ro le of the corporation in the context of social problems, such as exual discrimination and discrimination again t the disabled. 3 semester hours

SBAH 394 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING

This course provide tools fo r the planning of environmental management programs and assessment of the environmental impact of management 's decisions. Local, state and federal envi ronmental regulations will be di cussed a well as the major requirements for compliance. Additional topics in­clude: economic implications, environmental impact tate­ments and methods for the as e sment of land, water, air and noise pollution impacts. 3 semester hours

SBAH 395 TRENDS IN THE DESIGN & USE OF INFO RMATION TECHNOLOGIES

Thi cour e is compo ed of four area . (I) It urveys the u er and uses of information of technologies at home and work. (2) It focu es on design principles for information sy terns which follow from human abilities and fail ings. (3) It provides for discussion of the social implications of technologie , especially ethical and privacy issues. (4) It provides for discussion of future information technologies. 3 semester hours

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SBA H 396 CONSTITUTIO AL EFFECTS 0 B SINE AND DEVELOPME T

This course helps the student identi fy constitutional issues that can influence the economic progress of society. Criteri a for economic desirability of constitutional rules are dis­cussed. The class examines an actual constitution from a constitutional economics perspective. The tudent will be able to identi fy di fferent constitutional rules that can increase or decrea e busine acti vity, economic growth, trade, eco­nomic development , and equity. The impacts of ineffecti ve constitutional constraints are also discussed. 3 semester hours

SBAH 397 ECO OMJCS OF HEALTHCARE The course provides an opportunity for students to explore the major problems confronting the U.S. health care system and evaluate reform proposals designed to address those problems. 3 semester hours

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUS 101 INTRO DUCTION TO BUSI ESS This course is offered as a free electi ve to familiari ze the student with the business environment. Many students begin their college career without any knowledge of how a busi­ness operates. Us ing an interdisciplinary approach and a team of instructors, the student will become aware of the impact that areas such as accounting, economics, fi nance, info rmation systems, law, ethics and management have on busines . Additionally, this course will be an ideal introduc­tion to business for those students who are either undecided as to their major or want knowledge of the operations of a business. Classes will consist of lectures, discuss ions, video and practical exercises. These will be reinforced by a major case study. 3 semester hours

SPORT MANAGEMENT SMGT 280 SPORTS AND THE LAW This course includes an analysis of the legal process within the port enterprise. An historical overview of the changes in sport law and the factor that have influenced them are di cussed. Additional ly, there is an indepth analysis of con­tract law, tort law, constitutional law, administrati ve law, antitrust law, labor law, collective bargaining, and arbitration a it relate to sports. Is ues dealing with both amateur and professional athletics are included. Among the more recent developments be ing studied are discrimination in amateur athletics and the role of free agency in profes ional sports. The approach used includes lectures, discussions, cia s pre­sentations, guest lecture , filmstrips, and pos ible field trips. An emphasis is to be placed on conveying to the student an understanding of the role of the law in sport and not on replacing the role of the attorney with elf-representation. 3 semester hours

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SMGT 300 SPORT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

This course focuses on the management and administration of organizations in ix different industries-professional sport teams, college and secondary school athletic depart­ments, sport facilities, sport equipment manufacturing, rec­reation and fitness, and sport broadcasting and promotion. The focus of each industry studied is on how organizations in the industry plan and structure their organizations in an effort to meet their goals and competitively position them­

•selves within the indu try. Each organization will be studied in terms of its mission, planning and decision-making pro-cess, budgeting and allocation of resources, and policies governing the implementation of plans for human resources, production, marketing, and product development. The e in­dustries were chosen because they represent the diversity of sport management application and thus offer the opportu­nity for comparative study. Ca e studies to be carried out by team of students are included in the course. A variety of sports are included in the case studies reflecting both team and individual sports. Prerequisite: MGT 210. 3 semester hours

SMGT 340 SPORT SALES AND MARKETING This course assesses and analyzes the markets for various sports organization and businesses. It focuses on how to position a product in these markets and to create and design pecific sales and promotion programs. Students prepare

actual campaigns designed to achieve marketing and ales goals. Group projects and case studies are used. The objec­tive of the course is to help the students develop skill s that allow them to create marketing program for various sports organizations including professional teams, athletic depart­ments, and sports-related businesses. Prerequisites: MKT 200. 3 semester hours

SMGT 410 THE ECONOMICS OF SPORTS This course is a microeconomic analysis of the various mar­kets which encompass the sports industry. The contemporary economic issues in profess ional and college sports is exam­ined. Such topics as the sports industry, market structure and performance, the market for franc hi es, rival leagues, barriers to entry and expansion are analyzed. The various behaviors in the markets such as cooperation, collusion, player compensation, labor unions, strikes and lockouts are discussed. Various public policy issues which include, anti­trust, subsidies of new stadiums and inducements by city and states to keep or attract teams are covered. Prerequisite: EC 102

SMGT 451 SEMINAR IN SPORT MANAGEMENT An integrative cour e designed for Sport Management Op­tion students to focus on contemporary issues in management theory and practice with reference to sport management. Class discussions and research projects examine key areas of concern through an interdisciplinary framework of mana­gerial , economic, and social values. Prerequisites: senior standing and completion of all core subjects in management. 3 semester hours

SMGT 498 SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP This is a course designed for the Sport Management Option students in order to provide opportunities to gain practical experience by applying their knowledge gained through the clas work in an actual sport management environment. Stu­dents work on projects developed with industry partners and prepare reports on these experiences with their academic and industry supervisors. Prerequisite: senior standing.

3 semester hours NOTE: This course can only be taken PASS/FAIL.

MATHEMATICS Any student entering Widener who plans to take MATH 111, 117, 118, 131, or 141 as a first mathematics course, must take the Mathematics Placement Test.

The sequence MATH 141-142 covers the same material as MATH 131-132--133 at a more rapid pace. Students who need a review of trigonometry are strongly advised to take MATH 131-132--133. Either sequence is appro­priate for students of science and engineering. Students may not receive credit for both sequences. Students may not receive credit for MATH 117-118 and either of these sequences.

MATH 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS This is a developmental mathematics course designed to review elementary algebra, to prepare students fo r MATH Ill or 117, and to develop problem solving ski lls and critical thinking in mathematics. The following topics are covered: the real number system, linear equations and inequalitites, exponents and polynomials, factorization, rational expres­sions, roots and radicals, and graphing. Since this course is developmental it can not count toward fulfilling the science distribution requirement. It may not be taken after complet­ing any mathematics course with a higher number and is equivalent to MATH 106 and 108. MATH 101 fulfill s the Arts and Sciences general education mathematics skills re­quirement. Credit will not be granted for both MATH I 0 I and any of MATH 106, 107, 108, 109 or 11 0. 3 semester hours

MATH 104 FUNDAMENTALS OF TRIGONOMETRY

This half-semester course is designed to meet the needs of the science and engineering students who have a weak background in trigonometry. Students may be advised to take this cour e based on the results of the placement test for MATH 141 , and it may be taken concurrently with MATH 141 . Topics include trigonometric functions of acute angles, solving triangles, algebra and the trigonometric func­tions of general angles, radian measure, addition formulae and other identities, graphs of the trigonometric functions, variations on the basic graph , trigonometric equations. This course is developmental and does not count toward fulfilling the science distribution requirement for graduation. 1.5 semester hours

MATH 106 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS I

This half-semester course, together with MATH 108 is de­signed to provide a smooth transition in the study of mathe­matics from secondary school to college, and is intended to be taken by students whose curricula require MATH Ill or MATH I 17 and demonstrate the need for additional work in algebra prior to taking a college level mathematics course. Topics include the real number system, linear equation and inequalities, exponents and polynomials. Critical thinking and problem solving skill s are emphasized. This course may not be taken concurrently with MATH Ill or MATH 117 and since it is developmental it does not count toward fulfill­ing the science distribution requirement. 1.5 semester hours

MATH 108 FU DAME TALS OF MATHEMATICS 0

This half-semester course is a continuation of MATH I 06. Topics include factorization , rational expressions, roots and radicals, and graphing. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are emphas ized. This course may not be taken concur­rently with MATH I I I or MATH I 17 and since it is develop­mental it does not count toward fulfilling the science distribu­tion requirement. MATH 108 fulfill s the Art and Sciences General Education mathematics skill s requirement. 1.5 semester hours

MATH Ill MATH FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

This course is designed fo r students pur uing early childhood and/or elementary school teacher certification. Emphasis is placed on learning concept and developing an understand­ing of mathematics as a body of connected ideas. The NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics provides a framework fo r the selection of topic for this course. Topics may include: basic ideas in problem solving, number concepts and rela­tionships, patterns and functions, elementary group theory, synthetic and metric geometry, and collecting, representing and interpreting data. Students cannot receive credit for both MATH II I and MATH I 13. Humanities and Social Science students who are interested in a science elective, but are not eeking teacher certification, hould consider MATH 113.

Prerequisite: Humanities or Social Science major or permis­sion of instructor and sati sfactory performance on the Mathe­matic Placement Test. 3 semester hours

MATH 113 EARTH ALGEBRA This course is designed as a Science elective fo r students majoring in Humanities or Social Science. Concepts of e le­mentary algebra are introduced in the context of simple models for the • 'greenhouse'' effect. Linear, quadratic, expo­nential, and logarithmic functions are studied and used to make long-term predictions. A graphing calculator is re­quired. (The course i not open to students who have com­pleted a course in calculus at the high school level or above.) Prerequisi te: Satisfactory score on the Placement Test or permission of the instructor. 3 semester hours

MATH 117 ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS The course starts with a review of elementary algebra and moves on to the study of function and graphs (emphasizing polynomial, exponential , and logari thmic functions), sys­tems of linear equations, and matrices and linear program­ming. The sequence MATH 11 7-118 is primarily for stu­dents in the social ciences, economics, accounting, and management. The sequence MATH 141 - 142 is primarily fo r students in engineering, the sciences, and mathematics. Credit can be obtained for only one of the two sequences. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of MATH I 0 I or equivalent or a satisfactory performance on the Mathematics Placement Test. 3 semester hours

MATH 118 ELEMENTARY CALCULUS I Concept of calculus are studied. The emphasis is on the differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational , expo­nential , and logarithmic function . Prerequisite: MATH 117 or appropriate score on Mathematics Placement Test. 3 semester hours

MATH 131 CALCULUS WITH REVIEW I This is the ftrst seme ter of a three-semester sequence in differential and integral calculu of a single variable. It

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introduces the concept of the derivative and some of it applications. After a review of coordinate systems and func­tions, including polynomials, rational and trigonometric function , the course covers limits, continuity, differentiation and application of deri vati ves. Typical applications include related rates, curve sketching, linearization and differentials, Newton's method and optimization. Prerequisite: Satisfac­tory score on the Placement Test. 4 semester hours

MATH 132 CALCULUS WITH REVIEW li The cour e introduces the concept of the Riemann integral and some of its applications. The topics covered in this second semester include the Mean Value Theorem, antide­rivatives, Riemann sums, the Fundamental Theorem of Cal­culus, the logarithmic and exponential functions, hyperbolic and inverse trigonometric functions , indeterminate forms and applications of defi nite integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 13 1 or MATH 141. 4 semester hours

MATH 133 CALCULUS WITH REVIEW ill Techniques of integration, improper integral , polar coordi­nates, infinite sequences and series, power series, Taylor polynomials. Prerequisi te: MATH 132. 4 semester hours

MATH 141 CALCULUS I This is the first of a two- emester sequence in differential and integral calculus. It covers limit and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of derivatives, the Mean Value Theorem, antideri vatives, Riemann sums, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, integration by substitution, orne application of definite integrals. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the Placement Test. 4 semester hours

MATH 142 CALCULUS II Logarithmic and exponential functions, indeterminate fo rms, inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, polar coordinates, infinite sequences and series, Taylor polynomials, power series. Pre­requisite: MATH 141 or MATH 132. 4 semester hours

MATH 151 ELEME TARY DISCRETE MATHEMATICS I

This is an introductory approach to discrete mathematics. Topics include propositional logic and an introduction to fir t order logic, set theory, number theory, and relations. Various proof techniques, including induction, will be taught and used throughout the course. Applications are tressed. 3 semester hours

MATH 152 ELEMENTARY DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 0

A continuation of MATH 151 . Topics include functions, recursion, graph theory, algebraic structures and combinato­ric . Combinatorial problems will be olved using variou counting technique including permutations, combinations, inclusion-exclu ion, and the binomial theorem. Various graph algorithms will be studied and their complexities eval­uated. Proof technique are stressed. Prerequi ite: MATH 151 . 3 semester hours

MATH 217,218 ELEMENTARY CALCULUS II, ill A continuation of MATH 118 which considers pecial meth­ods of integration, differential and difference equations, ap­plication of matrix algebra and linear programming with particular emphasis on application in economics and man­agement. Prerequisite: MATH 118. 3 semester hours each

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MATH 225 HISTORY A D PH.ILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS

This course traces the development of mathematical ideas. Hi torical details fo rm the foundation of the course, but the emphas is is on the changing face of mathematics in relation to different opinions about the nature of mathematics. The

. role of logic, formalization, experimentation, applications, . examples, analogy, and moti vation in mathematics are probed.-The contributions of different societies and groups are explored. Prerequisites: MATH 142. 3 semester hours

MATH 241 MUL TIVARIABLE CALCULUS The course covers: parametric curves and vectors in the plane and three- pace, differentiation of vector function s, motion in pace, curvature, functions of several variable , partial derivatives, directional derivati ves and gradient , dou­ble and triple integrals, area and volume, integra lion in cylin­drical and spherical coordinates, vector fields, line integrals, Green's theorem, surface integrals, and Stoke' s theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 142 or MATH 133. 4 semester hours

MATH 242 ELEMENTARY DlFFERE TIAL EQUATIONS

Analytical, numerical and graphical approaches to the solu­tion of linear and nonlinear first order ordinary di fferential equation are di cussed. Solution methods for second and higher order linear equations are treated, together with se­lected applications. Prerequisite: MATH 142 or MATH 133. 3 semester hours

MATH 273 INTROD CTIO TO PROBABILITY Thi cour e introduces the basic concepts of probability, including: e lementary events, sample spaces, independence, condi tional probability, Bayes' formula, ex pectation, and random variables. Both discrete and continuous random vari ­ab les are considered, with examples drawn from games, genetics, coding theory, elementary decision theory, and queuing theory. Prerequisite: MATH 142 or MATH 133. 3 semester hours

MATH 322 TOPICS IN DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

This course concentrates on algorithmic thinking and proofs. Topics include: ets and functions , relations and orders, combinations and analysis of algorithms, induction and re­currence, elements of the theory of numbers, and graph theory. Prerequisite: MATH 142. 4 semester hours

MATH 331 LINEAR ALGEBRA An introductory treatment of linear algebra, inc luding sys­tems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear independence, ba es, linear maps, eigenvalue and eigenvectors, together with selected applications. Pre­requisite: MATH 142 or 133. 4 semester hours

MATH 332 MODERN ALGEBRA An introductory study of algebraic structures uch as groups, ring , and fi elds is made in this course. Galois Theory i studied as Lime permits. Offered alternate years. Prerequi ite: MATH 33 1. 4 semester hours

MATH 341 ANALYSIS I This course cover the fundamental s of real analysis: the ax ioms of the real number system, convergence of sequences and serie , the topology of Euclidean spaces, continuity, uniform continuity, and differentiability. Offe red alternate years . Prerequisite: MATH 242. 4 semester hours

MATH 342 A ALYSIS 0 Continuation of Analysis 1: the Riemann integral , Riemann­Stieltjes integration, sequences and series of functions, normed linear space , linear transformation , inverse and implicit function theorem . Offered following Analys is I alternate years. Prerequisite: MATH 34 1. 4 semester hours

MATH 343 APPUED A AL YSIS The cour e studies Fourier series, Laplace transforms, Fou­rier transforms and integrals. These tools are applied to the study of partial diffe rential equations; in particular, the wave equation, heat equation, and Laplace's equation are dis­cussed in special cases. Prerequisite: MATH 242. 4 semester hours

MATH 351 TOPICS IN GEOMETRY The content varies from year to year to accommodate special interests of instructor and students. Topics may include an axiomatic treatment of synthetic geometry, projecti ve geometry , c lass ical differential geometry, convex sets, etc. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: MATH 24 1. 4 semester hours

MATH 352 POINT SET TOPOLOGY A study of the topology of the real line and of higher dimen­sional Euclidean spaces serves as a model for the study of metric paces; the e in tum lead to general topological spaces. Particular attention is paid to the notions of compact­ness, connectednes , completeness, and continuity. Offe red alternate years. Prerequisite: MATH 24 1. 4 semester hours

MATH 361 NUMERICAL METHODS A one-semester introduction to numerical methods, covering fixed point arithmetic, solutions of equations in one variable, interpolation and approximation, numerical integration, ini­tial-value problems for ordinary differential equations, and numerical techniques in matri x algebra. Prerequisite: MATH 242 ; recommended: MATH 33 1. 4 semester hours

MATH 373 MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS After a preliminary study of probabi lity spaces, the notions of random sampling theory are introduced. The binomial and the normal di tributions are examined in detail , leading to technique for estimating parameters, determining confi ­dence interval , and te ting hypothesis. Prerequisite: MATH 24 1. 4 semester hours

MATH 376 INTRODUCTIO TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS

The algebra of complex numbers is developed. The e lemen­tary functions are studied, including a description of the singularities of rational functions. The technique of contour integration is developed, including the residue method of evaluation. An application is made to the computation of definite integrals. Offered alternate years . Prereq uisite: MATH 24 1. 4 semester hours

MATH490 MATHEMATICS INTER SHIP This subject-related work experience or other acti vity is offered only upon special application from the student and a supervising faculty member. Approval must be obtained in advance from the mathematics faculty and requires a specific outline of: work to be done; the nature and extent of its academic re levance; the academic and special prepara­tion of the tudent for the proposed activity. Written approval