Apr 25, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ENGR 2010 - Statics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Vector mechanics, force and moment systems, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, friction and moments of inertia. Prerequisite: MATH 1210  and PHYS 2210 .

     

  
  • ENGR 2080 - Dynamics

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Fundamentals of position, velocity and acceleration. Kinematics and kinetics of particles. Newton’s laws, conservation of momentum and energy. Dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisite: ENGR 2010  with a grade of “C” or higher.

     

  
  • ENGR 2140 - Mechanics of Materials

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Fundamentals of stress and strain, Hooke’s law, torsion, bending of beams, combined stresses and design of members. Prerequisite: ENGR 2010  with a grade of “C” or higher.

     

  
  • ENGR 2160 - Materials Science and Engineering

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Combined lecture/laboratory course that introduces the fundamentals of atomic and microscopic structure of metals, polymers, ceramics and composite materials, and how these structures affect mechanical, thermal, electrical and optical properties. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210 . Co-Requisite: ENGR 2140 .


      

  
  • ENGR 2210 - Electrical Engineering for Non-majors

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Combined lecture/laboratory course as an introduction to electrical engineering for non-electrical engineers. Fundamentals of DC and AC circuits, digital circuits, and power circuits. Prerequisite: MATH 1210 .

      

  
  • ENGR 2300 - Thermodynamics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Thermodynamic properties, equations of state, first and second laws of thermodynamics. Analysis of open and closed systems, availability and irreversibility, power and refrigeration cycles. Prerequisite: MATH 1210  and PHYS 2210 .

     

  
  • ENGR 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-4)
    Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • ENTR 1001 - Principles of Entrepreneurship

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently being offered

    This course explores the process and theory designed to help ideation become customer needs driven to buffer against startup failure. By the end of the course, students will have created, tested and updated a business model based entirely upon customer feedback and customer development methodologies as described in Business Model Generation and Start-up Owner’s Manual textbooks.
  
  • ENTR 1002 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course will present a broad overview of entrepreneurship and teach students how to identify and create valuable entrepreneurial opportunities. This is accomplished via proven process and theory designed to help ideation become customer needs driven instead of based on the instincts of the entrepreneur. Students will create, test and update a business model based entirely upon customer feedback and customer development methodologies as described in Business Model Generation and Startup Owners Manual textbooks. This class will also have students spending time ‘out of the classroom’ - learning about what customers want and will pay for through in-person prototype testing, iteration and feedback. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite/Corequisite:  BSAD 1010  or ACTG 2010  or ENTR 1001 .
  
  • ENTR 1003 - Ideation and Customer Development: Testing Ideas with Customers

    Credits: (1.5)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently being offered

    This course explores the process and theory designed to help ideation become customer needs driven to buffer against startup failure. By the end of the course, students will have created, tested and updated a business model based entirely upon customer feedback and customer development methodologies as described in Business Model Generation and Start-up Owner’s Manual textbooks. Prerequisite: ENTR 1001 , BSAD 2899  or ECON 2899 .
  
  • ENTR 1004 - Entrepreneurial Finance: Bootstrapping, Accounting & Survival Tactics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]


    This course presents traditional and non-traditional financing techniques appropriate for the entrepreneurial business start-up. Students will explore the application of corporate finance tools to new venture and private equity transactions including forecast simulations and the application of real options. The course will view finance from the entrepreneur, lender and investor’s perspectives. By the end of the course students will be able to evaluate and apply a range of financial techniques for business start-up purposes. Prerequisite: ENTR 1002 .
  
  • ENTR 2001 - Sales and Marketing: Scaling a Successful Business Model

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]


    This course takes students who have successfully identified a start-up and teaches them the process of customer development, product development, business models and selling ideas to investors and customers. This includes examining a range of marketing techniques that are available for low to no cost. This course will look at alternatives to these traditional methods and students will, through hands on efforts, test these methods with real customers. By the end of the course students will be able to analyze business ideas for commercial viability. Prerequisite: ENTR 1004 .
  
  • ENTR 3002 - Starting the Business

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    The aim of this course is for students to develop a business model that they will validate and iterate via paying and participating customers including managing budgets and spending plans designed to launch a business using actual dollars. Student teams will present their company at the beginning of the course as teams and will then use student start-up funds to launch their business. By the end of the course students will have launched a real start up business. Prerequisite: ENTR 2001 .
  
  • ENTR 3003 - Growing the Business

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently being offered

    This course helps students take their start-ups business to the next level and accelerate the pace of customer validation and acquisition. This course will focus on launching the business from a student run start-up in a university setting, to a standalone company that can operate outside the confines of a college campus. Prerequisite: ENTR 3002 .
  
  • ENTR 4680 - Small Business Diagnostics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Diagnostic analysis of small business issues through the use of case studies and consultation opportunities with small businesses in the community. Students will work both individually and in teams to analyze the health of sample small businesses, identify issues and develop recommendations for remediation. Case issues will cover a broad spectrum of typical small business issues and require the student to evaluate based on all areas of business operations. Research, written reports and presentations are required.  Cross-listed with BSAD 4680 . Prerequisite: ENTR 2001  or BSAD 2899  and instructor approval.
  
  • ESL 0010 - Writing Level I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    The focus of this novice-low course for English language learners is on writing words and sentences. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0020 , ESL 0030 , ESL 0040 , ESL 0050 .  Prerequisite: LEAP placement test.
  
  • ESL 0015 - Writing Level II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


     In this course, novice-mid English language learners practice writing sentences on familiar topics. Prerequisite:

    ESL 0010  or LEAP placement test. Co-Requisite: ESL 0025  , ESL 0035  , ESL 0045 , ESL 0055 .

  
  • ESL 0020 - Reading Level I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    In this course for English language learners, the focus is on reading and understanding simple stories at a novice-low level. Prerequisite: LEAP Placement Test. Co-Requisite: ESL 0010  , ESL 0030  , ESL 0040  ,ESL 0050  
  
  • ESL 0025 - Reading Level II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    The focus of this course for English language learners is on reading and understanding short stories at a novice-mid level. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0015  , ESL 0035  , ESL 0045  , ESL 0055 . Prerequisite: ESL 0020  or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0030 - Speaking and Listening Level I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This course focuses on helping novice-low English language learners to communicate using basic words and phrases. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0010  , ESL 0020  , ESL 0040  , ESL 0050 . Prerequisite: LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0035 - Speaking and Listening Level II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This course focuses on helping novice-mid English language learners to communicate using basic words and phrases. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0015  , ESL 0025  , ESL 0045  ,ESL 0055 . Prerequisite: ESL 0030 , or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0040 - Grammar Level I

    Credits: 2
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    In this course, novice-low English language learners focus on the forms and meaning of the simple present tense and other basic grammar concepts. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0010  , ESL 0020  , ESL 0030  , ESL 0050 . Prerequisite: LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0045 - Grammar Level II

    Credits: 2
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    The focus of this course for novice-mid English language learners is on forms and meaning of the present progressive tense and other basic grammar concepts. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0015  , ESL 0025  , ESL 0035 , ESL 0055 . Prerequisite: ESL 0040  or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0050 - Pronunciation Level I

    Credits: 1
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This pronunciation course for novice-low English language learners focuses on the basic components of the English sound system. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0010 , ESL 0020  , ESL 0030  , ESL 0040 . Prerequisite: LEAP Placement Test.

  
  • ESL 0055 - Pronunciation Level II

    Credits: 1
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This pronunciation course for novice-mid English language learners focuses on the basic components of the English sound system. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0015 , ESL 0025 , ESL 0035 , ESL 0045 . Prerequisite: ESL 0050  or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0060 - Reading Enrichment

    Credits: (1)
    This reading course offers additional reading pracice for Novice-low English language learners.  The course focuses on enlarging vocabulary and reinforcing basic sentence structures in English.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • ESL 0065 - Reading Enrichment

    Credits: (1)
    This course offers additional reading practice for Novice-mid English language learners.  Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • ESL 0110 - Writing Level III

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This writing course for intermediate-low English language learners focuses on writing short paragraphs. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0120 , ESL 0130 , ESL 0141 , ESL 0150 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 & 2 at C+ or better, or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0120 - Reading Level III

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This reading course focuses on developing reading skills and building vocabulary through reading and understanding non-academic fiction books that have been adapted for mid-intermediate English language learners. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0110 , ESL 0130 , ESL 0141 , ESL 0150 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 & 2 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0130 - Speaking and Listening Level III

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    The focus of this course is for intermediate-low English language learners to communicate in simple social situations. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0110 ESL 0120 , ESL 0141 , ESL 0150 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 & 2 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0141 - Grammar Level III

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Full [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This grammar course for intermediate-low English language learners focuses on forms and meaning of the future and past tenses, as well as basic noun and article usage. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0110 , ESL 0120 , ESL 0130 , ESL 0150 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 & 2 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0150 - Pronunciation Level III

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    In this course, intermediate-mid English language learners focus on pronunciation features at the word and sentence level. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 0110 , ESL 0120 ESL 0130 , ESL 0141 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 & 2 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0160 - Reading Enrichment

    Credits: (1)
    This course offers additional reading practice for Novice-high/Intermediate-low English language learners.  Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • ESL 1210 - Writing Level IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    The focus of this intermediate-mid course for English language learners is longer paragraph development. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 1220 , ESL 1230 , ESL 1241 , ESL 1250 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 3 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 1220 - Reading Level IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This reading course focuses on developing academic reading skills and building academic vocabulary through reading simplified academic text adapted for intermediate-mid English language learners. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 1210 , ESL 1230 , ESL 1241 , ESL 1250 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 3 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 1230 - Speaking and Listening Level IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    The focus of this course is for intermediate-mid English language learners to communicate in simple social situations. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 1210 , ESL 1220 , ESL 1241 , ESL 1250 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 3 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 1241 - Grammar Level IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    In this course, intermediate-mid English language learners focus on modal verbs, the present perfect tense, and adjective clauses. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 1210 , ESL 1220 , ESL 1230 , ESL 1250 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 3 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Testevel 1 - 3 or LEAP Placment Test.
  
  • ESL 1250 - Pronunciation Level IV

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This course familiarizes students with rhythm, intonation, emphasis, and phrasing in spoken English. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 1210 , ESL 1220 , ESL 1230 , ESL 1241 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 3 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 1260 - Reading Enrichment

    Credits: (1)
    This course offers additional reading practice for Intermediate-mid English language learners.  Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • ESL 2310 - Writing Level V

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    In this course, intermediate-high level English language learners are introduced to essay writing. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2320 , ESL 2330 , ESL 2351 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 4 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2320 - Reading Level V

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    The focus of this course for English language learners is on reading and understanding academic texts modified to an intermediate-high level. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2310 , ESL 2330 , ESL 2341 , ESL 2351 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 4 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2330 - Speaking and Listening Level V

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This intermediate-high speaking and listening class for English language learners focuses on building students’ skills of listening, note-taking, vocabulary building, and speaking. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2310 , ESL 2320 , ESL 2341 , ESL 2351 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 4 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2341 - Grammar Level V

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    The focus of this grammar course for high-intermediate English language learners is the meaning and usage of the past and future perfect verb tenses, the passive voice, and noun clauses. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2310 , ESL 2320 , ESL 2330 , ESL 2351 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 4 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2351 - Community Level V

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This is a community-based, project-driven course that is designed to give students the opportunity to develop  English language skills with emphasis on written and oral communication, small group discussion, interaction with community members, as well as developing academic speaking and listening skills. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2310 , ESL 2320 , ESL 2330 , ESL 2341 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 4 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2360 - Reading Enrichment

    Credits: (1)
    This course offers additional reading practice for Intermediate-high English language learners.  Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • ESL 2410 - Writing Level VI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    In this course, advanced-low English language learners focus on writing essays on academic topics. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2420 , ESL 2430 , ESL 2441 , ESL 2451 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 5 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2420 - Reading Level VI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This low-advanced level reading course focuses on developing academic reading skills and building academic vocabulary through reading slightly modified academic texts. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2410 , ESL 2430 , ESL 2441 , ESL 2451 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 5 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2430 - Speaking and Listening Level VI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This speaking and listening course focuses on helping low-advanced English language learners express, defend, and support opinions. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2410 , ESL 2420 , ESL 2441 , ESL 2451 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 5 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2441 - Grammar Level VI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    The focus of this grammar course for mid-advanced English language learners is understanding the meaning and usage of gerunds and infinitives, participles, conditionals, and modal verbs, and a review of past and future perfect verbs, passive voice, and noun clauses. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2410 , ESL 2430 , ESL 2451 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 5 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2451 - Community Level VI

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [2nd Blk]
    Summer [2nd Blk]


    This is a community-based, project-driven course that is designed to give students the opportunity to develop English language skills with emphasis on written and oral communication, small group discussion, interaction with community members, as well as developing academic speaking and listening skills. Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2410 , ESL 2420 , ESL 2430  , ESL 2441 . Prerequisite: Complete ESL Levels 1 - 5 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2460 - Reading Enrichment

    Credits: (1)
    This course offers additional reading practice for Advanced English language learners.  Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level.  Credit/no credit.
  
  • ESS 2200 - Exploring Exercise Science Professions

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Designed to orient and acquaint students with the goals, objectives, scope, professional preparation, career opportunities, and trends in human performance management professions.
  
  • ESS 2300 - Health/Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Skills and competencies for prospective health fitness instructors, personal fitness trainers, and nutrition educators to deliver preventive exercise programs. Prerequisite: HLTH 1030  and NUTR 1020 .
  
  • ESS 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Open to all students in Human Performance Management and Physical Education who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • ESS 3450 - Structural Kinesiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    This course is a detailed study of muscles, nerves, bones, and joints as they are involved in the science of movement.  It is designed for students to experience theoretical concepts and apply functional anatomy knowledge to the execution and improvement of human performance. Prerequisite: HTHS 1110  and Co-requisite: HTHS 1111 , or Prerequisite: ZOOL 2100 .
  
  • ESS 3500 - Biomechanics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A study of the musculomechanical bases of human movement and experience in applying that knowledge to the execution and evaluation of human performance. Prerequisite: ESS 3450  and MATH 1050  QL or higher.
  
  • ESS 3510 - Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A study of various physiological and environmental factors which affect performance of exercise and sport during acute exercise and physiological adaptations to chronic exercise. Prerequisite: HTHS 1110  or ZOOL 1020  or ZOOL 2200 .
  
  • ESS 3540 - Physiological Aspects of Human Performance

    Credits: (2)
    Examine, evaluate, and apply the latest physiological concepts and ideas in conditioning practices for improving human performance. Prerequisite: PEP 2000  or ESS 2200  and 3 hours of General Education Life Science (LS).
  
  • ESS 3600 - Measurement and Statistics in Exercise Science

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    The selection, administration, and interpretation of measurement techniques and statistical procedures for the purpose of evaluation and research as related to exercise science and health promotion. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
  
  • ESS 4370 - Clinical Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course provides a comprehensive look at the clinical aspects of exercise physiology by thoroughly examining the relationship between exercise and chronic disease. It provides students with fundamental knowledge of disease-specific pathology and treatment guidelines. Overview of each condition’s unique physiology, effects of the condition on the exercise response, effects of exercise training on the condition, and recommendations for exercise testing and programming are presented in a selected topics format. Prerequisite: ESS 2300  and ESS 3510 .
  
  • ESS 4620 - Leadership Concepts for Human Performance Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Students will study the current philosophical leadership concepts and the principles, practices, and issues of administration. Prerequisite: ESS 2200 .
  
  • ESS 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    A continuation of ESS 2890 . May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • ESS 4990 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    For Seniors only. Structured seminar focuses on synthesis of ideas and portfolio preparation.
  
  • ESS 6300 - Advanced Biomechanics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    Designed to expose the graduate student to appropriate research in sports biomechanics and to be involved in the analysis of movement based on selected mechanical principles such as balance, buoyancy, leverage, force, angles of rebound, projection and motion.
  
  • ESS 6400 - Advanced Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    Understanding the physiological changes associated with exercise and training and the reasons for change are the paramount directives of this course. Concurrent with the lecture component is the practicum laboratory experience of equipment operation and individual assessment of physiological parameters.
  
  • ESS 6540 - Physiological Aspects of Human Performance

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    Examine, evaluate, and apply the latest physiological concepts and ideas in conditioning practices for improving human performance. Prerequisite: PEP 2000  or ESS 2200  and 3 hours of General Education Life Science (LS).
  
  • ETC 2001 SS - Engineering Culture

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Engineering Culture describes the culture of engineering and the social and scientific practices as well as beliefs that engineers ascribe to in pursuing their profession. It also describes how culture is shaped by engineering and by the technologies that engineers make and maintain.  This course examines the professional cultures that engineers inhabit as well as the way that a wider culture is shaped by engineering.
  
  • ETM 5913G - Six Sigma Tools I

    Credits: (3)
    This distance learning course provides an introduction to the six sigma body of knowledge as defined by the American Society of Quality (ASQ). The course will examine the foundations of six sigma and the statistical tools used in the initial stages of the DMAIC problem solving methodology. Prerequisite: BS with three years relevant experience & an engineering statistics undergraduate course or equivalent such as MATH 3410  is required, or instructor’s approval. Students also must be able to work on an approved six sigma project at a firm.
  
  • ETM 5923G - Six Sigma Tools II

    Credits: (3)
    This distance learning course is a follow-on to the initial six sigma course and provides additional detail on the analyze, improve and control portions of the DMAIC problem solving methodology. This course is required for the Institutional Certificate in Quality and Lean Manufacturing, and can be used as a technical elective for the Oklahoma State University Engineering Technology Management Master’s Degree. Prerequisite: ETM 5913G , Six Sigma Tools I.
  
  • ETM 5933G - Lean Tools

    Credits: (3)
    This course teaches students lean manufacturing tools for continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Prerequisite: BS with three years relevant experience & an engineering statistics undergraduate course or equivalent such as Math 3410 is required, or instructor’s approval. Students also must be able to work on an approved six sigma project at a firm. This distance learning course is required for the Institutional Certificate in Quality and Lean Manufacturing, and can be used as a technical elective for the Oklahoma State University Engineering Technology Management Master’s Degree.
  
  • ETM 5943G - Lean-Sigma Implementation

    Credits: (3)
    This course introduces students to the implementation skills necessary to successfully combine and apply lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts in small to mid-sized manufacturing facilities. This course is required for the Institutional Certificate in Quality and Lean Manufacturing, and can be used as a technical elective for the Oklahoma State University Engineering Technology Management Master’s Degree. Prerequisite: ETM 5923G , ETM 5933G .
  
  • FIN 1010 - Personal Finance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
    Summer [Full Sem Online]


    Personal and family budgeting, installment buying, borrowing money, buying a home, life and property insurance, personal investment, and retirement and estate planning.
  
  • FIN 2300 - Introduction to Investments

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently being offered

    A study of investment opportunities, mechanics, analysis, risk, and risk management at the introductory level. This course is designed for non-finance majors and will not be accepted as a substitute for FIN 3300 .
  
  • FIN 3200 - Financial Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    Financial analysis, planning and control, working capital management, capital budgeting, and short-term and long-term financing. Student use of computers is required for the preparation of case study material used to enhance the presentation of selected topics presented in the course. Prerequisite: ACTG 2010 , ECON 2010 , MIS 2010 , and QUAN 2600 .
  
  • FIN 3300 - Investments

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    An in-depth study of principles, concepts, and tools used in the investment field as they relate to investment opportunities, mechanics, financial statement analysis, risk, and portfolio management. Computer use is required to access the Dow-Jones market analyzer investment software and in the preparation and analysis of investment portfolios. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 , and QUAN 3610 .
  
  • FIN 3350 - Financial Institutions

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    A study of the functions and significance of the major financial institutions, such as commercial savings institutions, with an emphasis on management problems, regulations, credit appraisal, and loan types. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 3400 - Real Estate Principles and Practices

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem Online]

    Fundamental economic aspects of real estate with emphasis on realty as a commodity of trade. The subject matter in this course is of general interest to both those desiring to enter the real estate profession and those who only intend to own real estate. Prerequisite: FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 3500 - Capital Budgeting

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Capital investment decision-making procedures relative to make/ buy, lease/buy, working capital, replacements, and new investment decisions. Involves use of the computer in the analysis of cash flows and capital acquisition alternatives. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 4400 - Financial Problems - Corporate Finance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Problems in financial management with an emphasis on corporate finance. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 , and QUAN 3610 .
  
  • FIN 4410 - Financial Problems - Investments

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Problems in financial management with an emphasis on investments. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3300 .
  
  • FIN 4800 - Independent Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Directed research and study on an individual basis. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval.
  
  • FIN 4850 - Finance Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-3)
    This course is designed for students who wish to explore financial theory and practice in countries other than the U.S.  Students will study international finance as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 . May be repeated once up to 6 credits.
  
  • FIN 4860 - Finance Internship

    Credits: (3)
    A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through finance courses. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Instructor approval.
  
  • FIN 4900 - Special Topics in Finance

    Credits: (4)
    Special treatment of current topics in Finance. This course will involve primary and/or secondary research by class participants. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 ; Instructor approval.
  
  • FL 1000 - Proficiency Development

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    (N=Novice) (Cr/NCr) Non-graded courses for entry-level students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities such as reading children’s literature, learning and performing skits, folk dancing, singing, cooking, etc. May be repeated for credit under different titles.
  
  • FL 1010 - First Semester

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    ASL Fall, Summer [Full Sem]
    CHNS, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS Fall [Full Sem]
    SPAN Fall [Full Sem]


    (N=Novice) Introductory course assuming no significant previous experience with the language. Beginners and students with less than two years of high school language should register for this class. Emphasis on everyday conversation and exposure to cultural perspectives.
  
  • FL 1020 - Second Semester

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    ASL Spring, Summer [Full Sem]
    CHNS, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS Fall, Spring, Summer [Full Sem]


    (N=Novice) Continuation of FL 1010 . Basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
  
  • FL 1700 - Conversational Skills for Specific Purposes

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    (N=Novice) Specific vocabulary and speaking skills in one semester (e.g., nursing, law enforcement, medical, tourism, family language courses, etc.). May be repeated for credit under different titles.
  
  • FL 1852 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (N=Novice) Language and culture studies for students with no previous experience in the target language and culture. Most assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  
  • FL 2000 - Proficiency Development

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    (NH=Novice High) (CR/NC) Non-graded courses for second-year students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities appropriate to the linguistic level of second-year students. May be repeated under different titles.
  
  • FL 2010 - Third Semester

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    ASL Fall, Summer [Full Sem]
    CHNS, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS Fall [Full Sem]
    SPAN Fall, Spring, Summer [Full Sem]


    (NH=Novice High) Continuation of FL 1020 . Assumes completion of first-year or equivalent experience. Students learn to understand and express ideas about their community and the world. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
  
  • FL 2020 HU - Fourth Semester

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    ASL Spring, Summer [Full Sem]
    CHNS, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS Spring [Full Sem]
    SPAN Fall, Spring, Summer [Full Sem]


    (NH=Novice High)  Continuation of FL 2010 . The learning and application of strategies for acquiring a foreign language. Students also learn how cultural products and practices reflect a culture’s attitudes, values, ideas and meaning. The process of language acquisition and the seeking of cross-cultural understanding provide insights into the commonalities of how the human family learns, thinks and communicates.
  
  • FL 2021 - Second Year II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Only available through testing

    (NH=Novice High)  Continuation of FL 2010  without General Education Humanities credit. Offered through examination only.
  
  • FL 2030 - Second Year Language Review

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (NH=Novice High) This course will prepare students who wish to continue language study. Emphasis on conversational skills and a review of language structure and usage.
  
  • FL 2410 - Introduction to Localization

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Introduction to the field of localization. Includes the globalization of digital applications such as software, websites, videos, and video games. Addresses how to overcome both technical and cultural issues in localization and internationalization.

  
  • FL 2600 HU - Introduction to Cultural and Literary Studies in Translation

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    May be offered under any of the languages taught in the department. All Foreign Language HU2600 courses are taught in English and all texts are read in English translation in order to make some of the literature we normally would teach in a foreign language accessible to all students. These courses may introduce students to specific literary periods, literary themes or some prominent authors in specific areas of the world where languages other than English are spoken. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit under different titles.
  
  • FL 2851 HU - Study Abroad

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (NH=Novice High) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
  
  • FL 2852 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Check with department

    (NH=Novice High) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is at Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  
  • FL 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  
  • FL 3000 - Proficiency Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    ASL, CHNS, FRCH, GRMN, JPNS Check with department
    SPAN Fall, Spring [Full Sem]


    (IL=Intermediate Low) This is a transition course to upper division. The course focuses on oral proficiency development. Students will learn a variety of techniques and strategies to increase their oral proficiency in a variety of social, educational and cultural settings. Native-speaking students or those who have acquired proficiency through residence in the target language community are not eligible to take this class.
 

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