Apr 25, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ENTR 2006 - E-Commerce for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
    This course will help you establish an e-commerce foundation for your business that can be built upon as you grow. We’ll learn the steps needed to help your business start selling online. From which platform to use, to a growth strategy once a foundation is built, this course will aid your journey in becoming digitally mature entrepreneurs. I’m not a traditional professor, so this class probably won’t follow traditional guidelines. Innovation, experiences gained, and execution of principles taught will be more important than papers written or assignments turned in.
  
  • ENTR 2007 - Product Design & Prototyping for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
    This course presents the overall process of taking an idea through to a manufactured product ready for marketing and selling. Starting from the initial product idea, each lecture will cover a step in the process. Though specific skills and techniques will be covered, the goal is to understand primarily how to manage the process of design and development successfully. Students will learn to analytically vet ideas at the beginning and continually through the design and development cycle. They will also research successful products online and in-person, and understand what factors contributed to this effectiveness.
  
  • ENTR 2008 - Legal Foundations for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
    This course is concerned with understanding and navigating some of the top legal issues facing business today. It is designed specifically for individuals who are, or intend to become, small business owners. The course has a dual focus on developing you: (1) as a more analytical and effective business owner, and (2) leader.
  
  • ENTR 2009 - Money Management for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
    This course covers basic financial statements, creating pro-forma statements and analysis of financial statements.  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 startup purposes.
  
  • ENTR 2010 - Funding For Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
    This course presents traditional and non-traditional financing techniques appropriate for the entrepreneurial business startup. 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 startup or expansion purposes.
  
  • ENTR 2011 - Results-Focused Leadership

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
    This course is concerned with identifying, evaluating, and supporting metrics which promote outcomes which are important for your venture. It is designed specifically for individuals who are, or intend to become, small business owners. The course has a dual focus on developing your: (1) results-focused analytical abilities, and (2) leadership approach in directing/promoting employee growth. It is designed to give you insight into your own attitudes, beliefs, and leadership philosophy, to provide you with assessment tools that will help you diagnose, understand, and develop more effective and influential leadership programs for your business. It is also designed to provide skill development in important areas such as leadership, performance enhancement, teamwork, communication, and feedback-giving.
  
  • ENTR 2012 - Results-Focused Leadership

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
    This course is concerned with identifying, evaluating, and supporting metrics which promote outcomes which are important for your venture. It is designed specifically for individuals who are, or intend to become, small business owners. The course has a dual focus on developing your: (1) results-focused analytical abilities, and (2) leadership approach in directing/promoting employee growth. It is designed to give you insight into your own attitudes, beliefs, and leadership philosophy, to provide you with assessment tools that will help you diagnose, understand, and develop more effective and influential leadership programs for your business. It is also designed to provide skill development in important areas such as leadership, performance enhancement, teamwork, communication, and feedback-giving.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - Branding for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
    Branding for Small Business takes you through the process of identifying an innovation opportunity to create a new product and/or service that can generate profitable revenue for an established organization (aka: corporate innovation or non-profit innovation). In this course, students take on the role of managers, both proposing an innovation project and evaluating other innovation projects on behalf of the organization. Managers use a disciplined approach to identify an important customer “job” that’s not getting done well with existing solutions. Managers precisely and accurately define important and unsatisfied customer needs for this job and propose a new solution that can profitably satisfy those needs better than competing alternatives.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - E-Commerce for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
    This course will help you establish an e-commerce foundation for your business that can be built
    upon as you grow. We’ll learn the steps needed to help your business start selling online. From
    which platform to use, to a growth strategy once a foundation is built, this course will aid your journey
    in becoming digitally mature entrepreneurs. I’m not a traditional professor, so this class probably
    won’t follow traditional guidelines. Innovation, experiences gained, and execution of principles taught
    will be more important than papers written or assignments turned in.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - Experimental

    Credits: (1-6)
    Experimental
    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: 5.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - Funding For Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
    This course presents traditional and non-traditional financing techniques appropriate for the entrepreneurial business startup. 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 startup or expansion purposes.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - Legal Foundations for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
     This course is concerned with understanding and navigating some of the top legal issues facing business today. It is designed specifically for individuals who are, or intend to become, small business owners. The course has a dual focus on developing you: (1) as a more analytical and effective business owner, and (2) leader.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - Marketing Execution for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
    This course introduces students to marketing methods used by startups and early-stage companies. We will discuss differentiation, branding, targeting, and leveraging the power of collaborations (with existing brands, influencers and distribution partners) to gain instant traction in the marketplace. This course will use lectures, class discussions, and assignments to examine existing companies and how they executed various marketing tactics.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - Marketing Strategy for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
    This course introduces students to marketing methods used by startups and early-stage companies with a particular an emphasis on pre-launch marketing strategies. This course seeks to develop the student’s understanding of delivering value, standing out from the competition, and having a compelling reason to exist. We will discuss differentiation, branding, targeting, and leveraging the power of collaborations (with existing brands, influencers and distribution partners) to gain instant traction in the marketplace. This course will use lectures, class discussions, assignments and a final project based on the student’s business idea.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - Money Management for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
    This course covers basic financial statements, creating pro-forma statements and analysis of financial statements. 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 startup purposes.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - People Management for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
    This course is concerned with understanding and managing the human resources of a small business. It is designed specifically for individuals who are, or intend to become, small business owners. The course has a dual focus on developing you: (1) as a more analytical and effective manager, and (2) leader. It is designed to give you insight into your own attitudes, beliefs, and management philosophy, to provide you with analytical tools that will help you diagnose, understand, and develop solutions to management problems. It is also designed to provide skill development in important areas such as leadership, performance enhancement, teamwork, communication, and feedback-giving.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - Product Design& Prototyping for Small Business

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
    This course presents the overall process of taking an idea through to a manufactured product ready for marketing and selling. Starting from the initial product idea, each lecture will cover a step in the process and. Though specific skills and techniques will be covered, the goal is to
    understand primarily how to manage the process of design and development successfully.
    Students will learn to analytically vet ideas at the beginning and continually through the design
    and development cycle. They will also research successful products online and in-person, and
    understand what factors contributed to this effectiveness.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - Product to Market

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
    Entering this course, you will move forward with validating in the market an opportunity you have identified that you believe is a high-potential demand creation opportunity. It is expected that you have already 1) verified the customers’ job priorities, 2) verified that your value proposition is compelling to those customers, 3) designed a viable business model that you believe can profitably fulfill the value proposition, 4) ascertained an exhaustive set of value targets to inform solution design and 5) determined a demand creation strategy for commercializing the proposed solution (steps 1-5 in the AVID methodology). In this course, you’ll continue through the AVID cycle, moving deeper into the discovery process.
  
  • ENTR 2810 - Results-Focused Leadership

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental
    This course is concerned with identifying, evaluating, and supporting metrics which promote outcomes which are important for your venture. It is designed specifically for individuals who are, or intend to become, small business owners. The course has a dual focus on developing your: (1) results-focused analytical abilities, and (2) leadership approach in directing/promoting employee growth. It is designed to give you insight into your own attitudes, beliefs, and leadership philosophy, to provide you with assessment tools that will help you diagnose, understand, and develop more effective and influential leadership programs for your business. It is also designed to provide skill development in important areas such as leadership, performance enhancement, teamwork, communication, and feedback-giving.
  
  • ENTR 3002 - Scale & Exit

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
    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.
  
  • ENTR 3003 - Growing the Business

    Credits: (3)
    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.
    Pre-requisite(s): ENTR 3002 .
    Note: This course is not currently offered.
  
  • ENTR 4680 - Small Business Diagnostics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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 .
  
  • ESL 0010 - Writing Level I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 
    Pre-requisite(s): LEAP placement test.
  
  • ESL 0015 - Writing Level II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 2nd Blk

     In this course, novice-mid English language learners practice writing sentences on familiar topics.
    Pre-requisite(s):

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

  
  • ESL 0020 - Reading Level I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk

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

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): ESL 0020  or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0030 - Speaking and Listening Level I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0035 - Speaking and Listening Level II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): ESL 0030 , or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0040 - Grammar Level I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0045 - Grammar Level II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): ESL 0040  or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0050 - Pronunciation Level I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): LEAP Placement Test.

  
  • ESL 0055 - Pronunciation Level II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): 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 Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 & 2 at C+ or better, or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0120 - Reading Level III

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): 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 Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 & 2 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0141 - Grammar Level III

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 & 2 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 0150 - Pronunciation Level III

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): 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 Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 - 3 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 1220 - Reading Level IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): 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 Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 - 3 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 1241 - Grammar Level IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): 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 Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): 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 Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 - 4 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2320 - Reading Level V

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): 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 Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 - 4 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2341 - Grammar Level V

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 - 4 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2351 CEL - Community Level V

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 - 4 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
    Suggested Requisite(s): Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2310 , ESL 2320 , ESL 2330 , ESL 2341 .
  
  • 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 Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 - 5 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2420 - Reading Level VI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): 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 Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 - 5 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2441 - Grammar Level VI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 .
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 - 5 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
  
  • ESL 2451 CEL - Community Level VI

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): Complete ESL Levels 1 - 5 at C+ or better or LEAP Placement Test.
    Suggested Requisite(s): Suggested co-requisites: ESL 2410 , ESL 2420 , ESL 2430  , ESL 2441 .
  
  • 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 Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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 Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Skills and competencies for prospective health fitness instructors, personal fitness trainers, and nutrition educators to deliver preventive exercise programs.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 1030  and NUTR 1020 .
  
  • ESS 2890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • ESS 3450 - Structural Kinesiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): HTHS 1110  and Co-requisite: HTHS 1111 , or Prerequisite: ZOOL 2100 .
  
  • ESS 3500 - Biomechanics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): ESS 3450  and MATH 1050  QL or higher.
  
  • ESS 3510 - Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): 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 Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
  
  • ESS 4370 - Clinical Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): ESS 2300  and ESS 3510 .
  
  • ESS 4620 - Leadership Concepts for Human Performance Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Students will study the current philosophical leadership concepts and the principles, practices, and issues of administration.
    Pre-requisite(s): ESS 2200 .
  
  • ESS 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    A continuation of ESS 2890 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • ESS 4990 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    For Seniors only. Structured seminar focuses on synthesis of ideas and portfolio preparation.
  
  • ESS 6300 - Advanced Biomechanics

    Credits: (3)
    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.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • ESS 6400 - Advanced Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Understanding the physiological changes associated with exercise and training and the reasons for change are the paramount directives of this course.
    Suggested Requisite(s): Concurrent with the lecture component is the practicum laboratory experience of equipment operation and individual assessment of physiological parameters.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • ESS 6540 - Physiological Aspects of Human Performance

    Credits: (2)
    Examine, evaluate, and apply the latest physiological concepts and ideas in conditioning practices for improving human performance.
    Pre-requisite(s): PEP 2000  or ESS 2200  and 3 hours of General Education Life Science (LS).
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • ETC 2001 SS/DV - Engineering Culture

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): ETM 5923G , ETM 5933G .
  
  • FIN 1010 - Personal Finance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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)
    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 .
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • FIN 3200 - Financial Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): ACTG 2010 , ECON 2010 , MIS 2010 , and QUAN 2600 .
  
  • FIN 3300 - Investments

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 , and QUAN 3610 .
  
  • FIN 3350 - Financial Institutions

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 3400 - Real Estate Principles and Practices

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 3500 - Capital Budgeting

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 .
  
  • FIN 4400 - Financial Problems - Corporate Finance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 , and QUAN 3610 .
  
  • FIN 4410 - Financial Problems - Investments

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Problems in financial management with an emphasis on investments. Use of financial software and computers is an integral part of problem solutions.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3300 .
  
  • FIN 4800 - Independent Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Directed research and study on an individual basis.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated.
  
  • 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).
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated once up to 6 credits.
  
  • FIN 4860 INT - 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.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Instructor approval.
  
  • FIN 4900 - Special Topics in Finance

    Credits: (4)
    Variable Title
    Special treatment of current topics in Finance. This course will involve primary and/or secondary research by class participants.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , FIN 3200 ; Instructor approval.
  
  • FL 2410 - Introduction to Localization

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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
    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.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times for credit under different titles.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • FL 2810 - Experimental Courses

    Credits: (1-6)
    Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit. May be repeated up to 10 times.  Refer to Experimental Courses .
  
  • FL 2851 - HU Study Abroad

    Credits: (3)
    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 3270 - Special Topics in Linguistics

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    (IM=Intermediate Mid) An introduction to linguistic structures and semantic elements. The course provides useful information and practice in the language, its structures and usage. The sub-disciplines of linguistics, other than phonetics and phonology (covered in 3220), will be studied. These may include lexical analysis, semantics, morphology, syntax, linguistic change and dialectal variation.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
  
  • FL 3320 - Applied Language Studies

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    (Minimal proficiency level varies with content). 
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times under different titles.
  
  • FL 3420 - Introduction to Translation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem

    Introduction to the theory and practice of translation, with emphasis on the techniques and skills needed to translate commercial texts. Students will learn the concepts and conceptual framework for the analysis and understanding of translation as a process and a product.
    Pre-requisite(s):

    Intermediate Low proficiency in a second language (2020 or the equivalent).

  
  • FL 3430 - Translation Technology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem

    This course introduces students to the theory and practical use of translation technologies important to management, engineering and linguistic roles in translation and localization, with a primary focus on tools for linguistic roles including translation and editing.

  
  • FL 3570 - Special Topics in Culture

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.
    Note: Check with Department for course availability.
 

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