Apr 27, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • MICR 4554 - Virology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    The study of viruses and virus-like agent structure, classification, genetics, replication, and other interaction with the host, with emphasis on bacteriophage and animal viruses.
    This course consists of 3 one-hour lectures and 1 three-hour laboratory per week.
    Pre-requisite(s): MICR 2054  and CHEM 1220 .
  
  • MICR 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching.
    Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
    Cross-listed with BTNY, CHEM, GEO, PHYS, and ZOOL.
  
  • MICR 4800 - Directed Research

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. No more than 3 credit hours may count toward the major.
    Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
  
  • MICR 4830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. No more than 2 credit hours may count toward the major.
    Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
  
  • MICR 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-5)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    Open to all students in the Microbiology Department 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.
    Co-Requisite(s): MICR 2054 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
  
  • MICR 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    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: May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • MICR 4991 - Microbiology Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Current topics in Microbiology.
    This course consists of 1 one-hour lecture per week.
    Pre-requisite(s): MICR 2054  and MICR 3053  or MICR 3154  or MICR 4054  or MICR 4154 .
  
  • MICR 5034G - Microbiology for Teachers

    Credits: (1-4)
    Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated twice with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
    Note: This course is offered as needed.
  
  • MILS 1010 - Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Introduces cadets to the personal challenges and competencies critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, stress management and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership and the Army profession. A three hour weekly leadership lab is included, as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400 .
  
  • MILS 1020 - Introduction to Profession of Arms

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Introduces cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for adaptive leadership.  Cadets learn the basics of the communications process and the importance for leaders to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army.  Students will examine the Army profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army.  A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. 
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400 .
  
  • MILS 1110 - Basic Rifle Marksmanship

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Open to all Weber State University students. Introduction to safe use of a rifle and practical application of rifle marksmanship. Course includes weapons safety, mechanics, capabilities, and fundamentals of marksmanship. Includes visit to fire at indoor air rifle range. Materials and equipment furnished by Department of Military Science and Leadership (Army ROTC).
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated twice for up to two hours of credit.
  
  • MILS 1220 - Wilderness Survival Skills

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
    Open to all WSU students.  This class will teach you how to build makeshift shelters, procure food and water, cook a meal, identify edible and poisonous plants, avoid dangerous animals, treat wounds and illness, navigate with the sun and stars, make equipment, and much more.  The class covers wilderness survival and an urban survival situation.  Materials and equipment furnished by Department of Military Science.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: This course may be repeated once for a total of two credit hours.
  
  • MILS 2010 - Innovative Team Leadership

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Builds on previous leadership instruction enhancing student skills in land navigation, small unit tactics, written and oral communication, event planning, group coordination and effectiveness and first aid. During this course, students develop basic skills for leading others in a tactical environment.
    A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400 .
  
  • MILS 2020 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course focuses on leader effectiveness. Course content includes analysis of selected historical leaders and battles using the principles of war and other tenets. Student led discussions highlight lessons learned relative to leadership and organizational success. Oral communications skills are central to this course.
    A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400 .
  
  • MILS 2220 - Advanced Rifle Marksmanship

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem

    Open to all Weber State University students. Course provides instruction on the fundamentals of Advanced Rifle Marksmanship. Class is conducted once a week with topics including: Air Rifle, Small Bore firing, and advanced practical exercises of different shooting positions. Prerequisite: MILS 1110  or permission of Instructor.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated two times for credit for a total of two credit hours.

  
  • MILS 2400 - Physical Readiness

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    A physical conditioning course that employs U.S. Army principles of fitness. Subjects include: body composition, nutrition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle endurance and strength, circuit training and drills. Students registered for MILS 1010 , MILS 1020 , MILS 2010 , or MILS 2020  are encouraged to enroll in this course to gain the full perspective of the physical demands required to be an Army officer.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MILS 2600 - Leadership Under Fire

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course will explore both functional and dysfunctional behavior in leadership roles. Using examples from military and civilian leadership, this course will teach leadership techniques essential for future managers and leaders that will be of great value to both civilian and military leaders. It will focus on ethical/moral, historical, and social influences and examine outlook, styles, skills, and behavior essential for providing successful leadership. This will culminate in a hands-on team-building exercise.  No prerequisites. Students are NOT required to be enrolled in a ROTC course, nor to do so in the future.

     

  
  • MILS 2830 - Directed Readings, Projects and Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    Independent reading/research on topic(s) of military interest under the supervision of a Military Science faculty member.
    Pre-requisite(s): Requires instructor permission.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated 2 times with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  
  • MILS 2921 - Cadet Initial Entry Training

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    A four-week leadership camp conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Designed to introduce students to basic military skills and leadership requirements. Training includes rappelling, marksmanship, small unit tactics, physical fitness, leadership, and adventure training. Credit/no credit grade only.
    Pre-requisite(s): Requires instructor permission.
  
  • MILS 2922 - Northern Warfare

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    A two week course conducted in Alaska. Provides training in cold weather survival and small unit tactics. Credit/no credit grade only.
    Pre-requisite(s): include the completion of the basic course and instructor permission.
  
  • MILS 2923 - Air Assault

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    A two week course conducted at an Army installation in the continental U.S. Provides students training in helicopter operations to include sling loading and rappelling. Credit/ no credit grade only.
    Pre-requisite(s): include successful completion of the basic course and instructor approval.
  
  • MILS 3010 - Adaptive Team Leadership

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Develops leadership skills within the framework of the U.S. Army. This course focuses on theory and application of decision making, planning, organizing, management control and communications.
    The course also emphasizes small unit tactics and advanced land navigation skills; it includes a three-hour weekly leadership lab. Students must participate in up to three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, which may be taken as MILS 4400 , to satisfy requirements of the Military Science minor. One weekend field training exercise is required during the semester.
  
  • MILS 3020 - Leadership in Changing Environments

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Focuses on theory and application of small unit tactics, leadership and land warfare. Subjects include preparing and issuing combat orders, organizing for combat, unit and individual movement techniques, communications and security.
    A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included. Students must participate in up to three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, which may be taken as MILS 4400 , to satisfy requirements of the Military Science minor. One weekend field training exercise is required during the semester.
  
  • MILS 4010 - Mission Command and the Army Profession, Part 1

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course focuses on the functions and roles of the commander/ leader and the staff. Subject matter includes problem solving, planning techniques and procedures, written and oral communications, training management and evaluation systems.
    A three-hour weekly leadership lab to enhance leadership skills and apply classroom instruction to hands on training and execution is included. Students must participate in up to three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, which should be taken as MILS 4400 , to satisfy requirements of the Military Science minor. One weekend field training exercise is required during the semester.
  
  • MILS 4020 - Mission Command and the Army Profession, Part 2

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    A conference course addressing future roles and responsibilities of junior Army officers. Subject matter includes the world environment and future threats to U.S. security, the spectrum of Army requirements, Army modernization initiatives, the laws of war, joint operations and other issues designed to complete the cadet-to-lieutenant process.
    A three-hour weekly leadership lab to enhance leadership skills and apply classroom instruction to hands-on training and execution is included. Students must participate in up to three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, which should be taken as MILS 4400 , to satisfy requirements of the Military Science minor. One weekend field training exercise is required during the semester.
  
  • MILS 4400 - Advanced Physical Readiness

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course provides advanced instruction in physical fitness employing Army techniques and procedures. Students assist Military Science faculty in the planning/conduct of physical fitness training activities performed by lower division students.
    Pre-requisite(s): Requires instructor permission.
    Suggested Requisite(s): (Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: MILS 3010 , MILS 3020 , MILS 4010 , or MILS 4020 .)
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MILS 4830 - Directed Readings, Projects and Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    Independent reading/research on topics of military interest under the supervision of a Military Science faculty member. For each credit awarded the student will read approximately 1000 pages and prepare a written review or summary.
    Pre-requisite(s): Requires instructor permission.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  • MILS 4921 - Cadet Leadership Course (CLC)

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    A five week leadership camp conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. The Advanced Camp environment stresses small unit leadership under varying and challenging conditions. Credit/no credit grade only.
    Pre-requisite(s): Requires instructor approval. Open only to students who have successfully completed basic course requirements, MILS 3010  and MILS 3020 .
  
  • MILS 4922 - Airborne Operations

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    A three week course conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia. Provides students training in military sky diving techniques with practical applications. Credit/no credit grade only.
    Pre-requisite(s): Requires instructor approval. Prerequisite includes completion of the basic course.
  
  • MILS 4923 - Cadet Troop Leader Training

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    A two week course conducted at an Army installation in the continental U.S. or overseas. Provides first hand experience in an Army unit. Students learn about military life and the duties of a lieutenant. Credit/no credit grade only.
    Pre-requisite(s): include completion of MILS 3010 , MILS 3020  and Advanced Camp. Requires instructor approval.
  
  • MIS 1100 SS - The Digital Society

    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

    The explosive growth of information technologies in general, and the Internet in particular, has irreversibly changed the way we work and play. This course prepares students to be knowledgeable citizens of cyberspace. It reviews our social institutions and how they are being impacted by information technology as well as the ways in which technology has been shaped by our social institutions. The course also provides hands-on experience with a variety of Internet tools.
  
  • MIS 2010 - Business Computer Skills

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

    This course prepares all students in business and economics to demonstrate current competence in desktop software commonly used in the business environment. The course covers computer competencies students will use in their business functional and cross-functional core courses, using more complex features of desktop software. It is followed by a hands-on exam that tests these competencies. Credit/No credit.
  
  • MIS 2015 - Introduction to Information Systems & Technologies

    Credits: (1)
    This course introduces the student to the role played by computer technology in business strategy and problem resolution. It also introduces information technologies used in information systems, including: software development, hardware, operating systems, network management, project planning, and career paths. Students will develop their academic MIS program plan. Lecture series by MIS Faculty.
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • MIS 2020 - Introduction to Information Systems

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

    Overview of the role and use of information systems to support individual, group, and business decision-making. Includes coverage of technology’s role in supporting the business decision-making process. It will prepare students to use information technologies effectively to improve productivity and promote competitive position in the marketplace.
    Pre-requisite(s): MIS 2010 .
  
  • MIS 2030 - Introduction to Business Analytics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Business analytics refer to the ways in which organizations use data to gain insights and make better decisions, and has become a critical capability for organizations of all types and sizes. It is applied in various business functions including marketing, finance, human resources, operation and strategic planning. This course covers basic analytic methods used by organizations. Students will learn how to explore, manipulate and present data. They will also learn how to use data to develop insights and predictive capabilities by using predictive analytics techniques.
    Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1040  or QUAN 2600 .
  
  • MIS 2110 - Software Development I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of software construction using a contemporary programming language. This includes the IDE (Integrated Development Environment), syntaxes of the language, basic programming constructs, data representation, object concepts, programming flow control and problem solving logic. Students will design, program and debug several business application projects.
    Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1050 .
  
  • MIS 2410 - Information Systems Architecture

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides students with a thorough grounding in computer hardware and operating system software, peripheral devices and contemporary information system architecture, including its structure, theory, and applications.
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • MIS 2720 - Data Structures and Algorithms

    Credits: (3)
    This course introduces the basics of specifying abstract data types, control structures and modularization, and using them to design programs. Commonly used data structures and algorithms are studied. Emphasis is made on choosing data structures and algorithms appropriate for solving given business problems.
    Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1050  and MIS 2110 .
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • MIS 2891 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1)
    Open to all associate’s degree-seeking students who have been selected to serve an internship in the information technology field or who have identified a special MIS project with their current employer, subject to approval by the Management Information Systems Department.
    Pre-requisite(s): Department Approval.
  
  • MIS 2892 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (2)
    Open to all associate’s degree-seeking students who have been selected to serve an internship in the information technology field or who have identified a special MIS project with their current employer, subject to approval by the Management Information Systems Department.
    Pre-requisite(s): Department Approval.
  
  • MIS 2893 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (3)
    Open to all associate’s degree-seeking students who have been selected to serve an internship in the information technology field or who have identified a special MIS project with their current employer, subject to approval by the Management Information Systems Department.
    Pre-requisite(s): Department Approval.
  
  • MIS 2894 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (4)
    Open to all associate’s degree-seeking students who have been selected to serve an internship in the information technology field or who have identified a special MIS project with their current employer, subject to approval by the Management Information Systems Department.
    Pre-requisite(s): Department Approval.
  
  • MIS 3210 - Database Design and Implementation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course provides a comprehensive coverage of business database systems. Students will learn how to design, implement and manage databases. They will learn both GUI interface and how to use the Structured Query Language (SQL). They will also gain experience in using an enterprise level, multi-user database.
    Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1050  and MIS 2110 , or MIS 2020 .
  
  • MIS 3220 - Business Intelligence

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course provides an understanding of the concepts of Business Intelligence (BI) as an information technology approach of data collection and data analysis to help enterprise users make better managerial decisions. The course explores the detailed discussion of the analysis, design, and implementation of systems for BI including enterprise data-warehousing, knowledge management systems, big data, and text mining.  The course will help students learn analytical components and technologies to integrate, analyze and report data.  The course will utilize Microsoft BI tools including Microsoft Power BI desktop, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
    Pre-requisite(s): MIS 2030 .
  
  • MIS 3230 - Data Mining for Business

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course will examine how data mining technologies can be used to improve decision-making. Students will study the principles and techniques of data mining, including gaining knowledge of the algorithms and computational paradigms that allow computers to find patterns in large datasets.  Students will examine real-world examples and cases to place data-mining techniques in context, to develop data-analytic thinking, and to illustrate that proper application is as much an art as it is a science.
    Pre-requisite(s): MIS 2030 .
  
  • MIS 3610 - Networks & Data Communications I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course provides an introduction to the design, operation, and management of telecommunication systems. It covers computer network definitions, concepts and principles, including (but not limited to): server management; topologies; protocols; standards; and fundamental concepts related to data communication networks.
    Pre-requisite(s): MIS 2020  or MIS 2410 .
  
  • MIS 3620 - Networks and Data Communications II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    In this intensive hands-on course, the student will acquire the skills and techniques needed to configure, troubleshoot and support reliable TCP/IP internetworks. The student will learn the essentials of building an internetwork, including routing, configuring the Domain Name Server (DNS), setting up and managing a web server, configuring a firewall and IDS, and standards-based email. Students will also participate in configuring clients, redesigning networks and troubleshooting routing.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899  and MIS 3610 .
  
  • MIS 3700 - E-business Technologies & Web Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course provides students with knowledge of technologies needed in planning, implementing and supporting web-hosted applications and on-line commerce. Topics include web and commerce server design and deployment, search engines n-tier web architecture and supporting software, client-side/server-side programming with data-bound controls and session management, e-business application languages, markup languages, on-line payment mechanisms, systems reliability and security, scalability analysis, and solutions sourcing.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899  and MIS 2110 , or MIS 2020 .
  
  • MIS 3710 - Global Issues in Information Technology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course shows how information technology is used as a key competitive advantage by multinational and transnational businesses. Topics include global perspectives on coordination and control, cultural dimensions, and geo-political considerations of global information technology applications.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 .
  
  • MIS 3720 - Software Development II

    Credits: (3)
    This course builds on the software development skills learned in Software Development I. Topics include class hierarchies, inheritance and interfaces, object aggregation, data structure and collections, file management, threading, network programming, and the design of multi-tiered, distributed computing applications involving relational databases.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899  and MIS 2720 .
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • MIS 3730 - Systems Analysis and Design

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides the knowledge and skills to design and implement computer-based systems to solve business problems. Topics include feasibility studies, requirement analysis, system design and development, implementation and testing. Students will learn the use of appropriate methodologies and tools, including object-oriented modeling and the use of computer-aided software engineering (CASE).
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899  and MIS 3210 .
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • MIS 3740 - Business Machine Learning

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to teach and give students hands-on experience with cutting-edge machine learning methods used frequently in business contexts.  Many companies have made significant contributions to the field of data analytics with products and services they’ve launched.  This class is designed to prepare students to participate in such analysis to make significant business impact.  We examine Netflix- and Amazon-style recommender systems and market basket analyses, customer segmentation and classification, Zillow-style prediction of home sale prices, and other business-relevant examples.
    Pre-requisite(s): MIS 2030 .
  
  • MIS 3750 - Electronic Business Communications

    Credits: (3)
    This course gives students knowledge regarding the best practices in designing or developing electronic presentations, meetings, and collaborations. This course also familiarizes students with technologies fostering effective communication in virtual situations.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , MGMT 3200  or PS 3250 .
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • MIS 4600 - Information Security I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course looks at management issues and practical implications related to securing information systems.  This course focuses on the threat environment, security policy and planning, cryptography, secure networks, access control, firewalls, host hardening, application security, data protection, incident response, and networking and a review of TCP/IP.
    Pre-requisite(s): Business Foundations; BSAD 2899  and MIS 2020 , or MIS 3610 .
  
  • MIS 4620 - Information Security Basics

    Credits: (3)
    In a computer-literate age, sophisticated criminals use computers in their illegal and destructive activities. This course discusses cybercrime and teaches students to understand networks; the phases of computer hacking; and setting up a secure environment.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899  and MIS 2410  or MIS 3610 .
    Note: Course not currently being offered.
  
  • MIS 4700 - Information Security II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course covers the basic principles and concepts in information security and information assurance. It examines the technical, operational, and organizational issues of securing information systems. Topics include operating system issues, viruses, security awareness at the executive, technical and user levels, physical security, personnel security issues, policies, procedures, and the need for an enterprise security organization. Case studies and exercises in the computer lab will be used to provide examples of the need for organizations to develop security procedures and policies.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899  and MIS 4600 .
  
  • MIS 4710 - Enterprise Software Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course introduces students to the concept of a business as an integrated set of business processes and associated systems designed to deliver value to customers. It focuses on enterprise systems, product lifecycle management, and supply chain management. This course also focuses on how to effectively manage enterprise projects with respect to organizational constraints. Students will learn how to manage project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899  and MIS 2020 .
  
  • MIS 4720 - Emerging Information Technologies

    Credits: (3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    New information technologies can give early adopters significant competitive advantage when used with careful planning, or they can mean disaster if hastily implemented. This course covers how to conduct an environmental scan toward evaluating and implementing new information technologies.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , and MIS 2410 , or MIS 2020 .
  
  • MIS 4730 - IT Project Management and Systems Design

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course covers project management principles, methodology, and tools. It also provides the knowledge and skills to design and implement computer-based systems to solve business problems. Topics include the planning and management of IT and software development projects, requirement analysis, system design and development, implementation and testing.
    Pre-requisite(s): Business Foundations; BSAD 2899  and MIS 3210   and MIS 3610  and MIS 2110 .
  
  • MIS 4801 - Individual Projects

    Credits: (1)
    This course is open only to senior MIS majors. Students will be required to complete an individual project, program, system, or research paper which will enhance their skills and marketability.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , Management Information Systems Department approval, and Senior standing.
  
  • MIS 4802 - Individual Projects

    Credits: (2)
    This course is open only to senior MIS majors. Students will be required to complete an individual project, program, system, or research paper which will enhance their skills and marketability.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , Management Information Systems Department approval, and Senior standing.
  
  • MIS 4803 - Individual Projects

    Credits: (3)
    This course is open only to senior MIS majors. Students will be required to complete an individual project, program, system, or research paper which will enhance their skills and marketability.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , Management Information Systems Department approval, and Senior standing.
  
  • MIS 4810 - Experimental Courses

    Credits: (1-3)
    Experimental or one-time courses designed to fill a need in the community or investigate interesting and unusual topics.  Refer to Experimental Courses .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours with different topics.
  
  • MIS 4850 - Information Systems & Technology Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-3)
    This course is designed for students who wish to explore information systems and technology theory and practice in countries other than the U.S.  Students will study global information systems 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.
  
  • MIS 4891 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1)
    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 the MIS courses. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899  ; Instructor approval.
    Pre-requisite(s): Management Information Systems Department Approval.
  
  • MIS 4892 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (2)
    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 the MIS courses. Prerequisite:BSAD 2899  ; Instructor approval.
    Pre-requisite(s): Management Information Systems Department Approval.
  
  • MIS 4893 INT - Cooperative Work Experience

    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 the MIS courses. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899  ; Instructor approval.
    Pre-requisite(s): Management Information Systems Department Approval.
  
  • MIS 4894 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (4)
    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 the MIS courses. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899  ; Instructor approval.
    Pre-requisite(s): Management Information Systems Department Approval.
  
  • MIS 5930G - Professional Development Workshop in Information Technology

    Credits: (1-4)
    Information technology professionals must remain current with new technologies to remain competitive in their careers. This course offers professional development in new systems and software as they enter the mainstream of information technology practice.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • MIS 6610 - Information and Communications Technologies for e-Business

    Credits: (3)
    Covers the information and communications technology infrastructure required to support a robust e-business activity. Issues such as reliability, scalability, security, and responsiveness as well as n-tier architectures are reviewed.
    Pre-requisite(s): MACC, MBA, or MIS Certificate program standing.
  
  • MIS 6620 - Databases & Information Systems

    Credits: (3)
    This course covers the role of database technology in information systems. Through hands-on and conceptual knowledge, students will learn how databases are used to construct and operate information systems designed to support decision making. Various aspects of database systems including both correct methods and problems encountered during the design, implementation and operation of database systems will be covered. Students will gain hands-on familiarity with a relational database system.
    Pre-requisite(s): Admittance to MACC or MBA program and MIS 2020  or equivalent.
  
  • MIS 6800 - Directed Studies

    Credits: (1)
    Directed individual study and research on special topics related to information assurance.
    Pre-requisite(s): Approval of Management Information Systems Department Chair and course instructor.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated for a cumulative total of three credit hours.
  
  • MKTG 3010 - Marketing Concepts and Practices

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk, Full Sem Online

    This course includes planning, implementation, and control of the marketing process; consumer behavior; marketing research; segmentation and target marketing; and consideration of price, place, and promotion.
  
  • MKTG 3100 - Consumer Behavior

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    The application of psychological, sociological, and anthropological findings to the purchase and consumption of goods and services by ultimate and industrial consumers.
    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: MKTG 3010 .
  
  • MKTG 3200 - Selling and Sales Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Theory, methods, and techniques of personal selling in professional settings including analysis of buyer behavior, the delivery of customer satisfaction, and integration of personal selling with other marketing communication tools. Sales management includes managing the sales force, salesperson selection, deployment, compensation, training, field supervision and industrial marketing management.
    Pre-requisite(s): MKTG 3010 .
  
  • MKTG 3450 - Promotion Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Strategic development of advertising, sales, sales management, public relations, and sales promotion programs.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , MKTG 3010 . Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: MKTG 3100 .
  
  • MKTG 3500 - Services and Sports Marketing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Marketing education has traditionally focused on the marketing of goods.  However, services account for the majority of the economic activity in the United States and much of the developed world. In order to successfully develop and manage service products, marketers must understand the characteristics that differentiate them from conventionally manufactured goods. This course aims to systematically study these characteristics and the challenges they present to marketers in service organizations. The latter half of the course will focus on sports marketing as a special form of services marketing.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , MKTG 3010 .
  
  • MKTG 3600 - International Marketing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    In this course students will learn the problems and procedures of marketing in foreign countries, including effects of foreign cultures and marketing systems on the design of marketing programs.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 ; MKTG 3010 .
  
  • MKTG 3700 - Business Studies Abroad - International Marketing

    Credits: (3)
    Basic principles of international marketing. Fundamentals of international market research including macro and micro-level analysis. Discusses international marketing as part of a global strategy. This course is taught at Fachhochschule Hof, Germany during each fall semester. Students enrolled in this course have to participate in the Study Abroad Program (Contact: Doris Geide-Stevenson, ext. 7634, dgsteven@weber.edu).
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , MKTG 3010 .
  
  • MKTG 4200 - Internet Marketing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is an elective course for Management Information Systems and Marketing majors. The course deals with the steps used in developing a marketing plan, orienting the plan to developing an Internet presence, and developing a World-Wide Web site to implement the on-line components of the plan.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 , MKTG 3010 .
  
  • MKTG 4400 - Marketing Strategy

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
    This course centers on gaining and sustaining competitive advantages. It entails analyzing customers, competitors, and internal capabilities; then making appropriate product, pricing, promotion, and distribution decisions.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 ; ACTG 2020 ; MGMT 3200  or PS 3250 ; MKTG 3010 .
  
  • MKTG 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.
  
  • MKTG 4850 - Marketing Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-3)
    This course is designed for students who wish to explore marketing theory and practice in countries other than the U.S.  Students will study international marketing 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.
  
  • MKTG 4860 INT - Marketing Internship

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

    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 the Marketing courses.
    Pre-requisite(s): BSAD 2899 ; Instructor approval.
  
  • MLS 1001 - Online Orientation for AAS Degree

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

    This course is designed to prepare the student for the online environment and specifics of the MLS program. Course components include: study and computer skills, learning styles, MLS student handbook, library tutorial, faculty introductions, contact and troubleshooting information, and academic advisement tailor-made specifically for AAS degree MLS students online.
  
  • MLS 1010 INT - Core Clinical Laboratory Skills

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    The MLS 1010 course is designed to teach core clinical laboratory skills to individuals from various health care professions. The curriculum will focus on basic laboratory methods in quality control, quality assurance, information recording and transfer, normal and abnormal laboratory values, and problem recognition. Students will receive basic technical instruction in laboratory safety, microscopy, phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, and laboratory instrumentation in the areas of hematology, serology, urinalysis, and clinical chemistry and microbiology. Students must have the support of a clinical laboratory to fulfill the laboratory requirement. The laboratory component will address applications with a focus on Point of Care testing (POCT).  Students will be required to spend a minimum of 4 unpaid hours per week working on laboratory competency.  Upon successful completion of the course students will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Profession’s Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) program.
    Pre-requisite(s): Departmental Approval.
  
  • MLS 1113 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Practices

    Credits: (4)
    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

    Principles and applications to laboratory testing including safe practices for the laboratory practitioner, specimen quality assurance, phlebotomy, urinalysis, basic concepts in clinical immunology, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology. Laboratory session addresses the principles and applications involved in medical laboratory assisting to include safety, microscopy, specimen processing, quality assurance, phlebotomy, and urinalysis; with a focus on Point of Care testing (POCT) in clinical immunology, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology. *Acceptance into the Online MLS AAS Program required to take this course Online.
    Note: *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  
  • MLS 1114 - Principles of Hematology and Hemostasis

    Credits: (4)
    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

    Fundamental theories of hematopoiesis, routine laboratory evaluation of blood components using standard instrumentation and microscopic methods, including safety and quality control. Fundamental theories of hemostasis and introduction to abnormal hematology. Introduction to routine laboratory methods in hemostasis. At least one semester of chemistry and one semester of anatomy/physiology is recommended prior to taking this course. *Acceptance into the Online MLS AAS Program required to take this course Online.
    Pre-requisite(s): MLS 1113 .  *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
  
  • MLS 2003 - Applied Laboratory Mathematics and Laboratory Statistics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    A discipline-specific course which tailors applied laboratory mathematics and clinical statistics to all areas of the medical laboratory with emphasis in clinical chemistry. Topics to include reagent preparation, specimen dilution protocols, quality assurance and quality control, practical applications of common statistical tests, and statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel. The course is designed to complement the mathematics component of Clinical Chemistry MLS 2211  and MLS 2213 .
  
  • MLS 2210 - Principles of Immunohematology

    Credits: (5)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    Lecture and laboratory covering the theory and principles of Immunohematology relevant to blood group serology, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, component preparation and therapy in blood transfusion service, quality controls, donor screening and phlebotomy, transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the newborn.
    Pre-requisite(s): MLS 1113 .  *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
  
  • MLS 2211 - Principles of Clinical Chemistry I

    Credits: (5)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    Basic concepts and techniques in clinical chemistry and quality control utilizing manual and automated laboratory procedures. Emphasis on blood and body fluid assessments of carbohydrates, bilirubin, non-protein nitrogen testing and electrolyte acid/base balance.
    Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 1110  and CHEM 1120  or CHEM 1210  and CHEM 1220 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  
  • MLS 2212 - Principles of Clinical Microbiology I

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    This course provides an in-depth coverage of clinically significant pathogenic cocci and Gram negative rods, including epidemiology, pathogenicity, and procedures for traditional laboratory identification.
    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: Pre/Co-requisite: MICR 1113  or MICR 2054 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
  
  • MLS 2213 - Principles of Clinical Chemistry II

    Credits: (5)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    Continuation of MLS 2211  with the introduction to methods for the assessment of proteins, lipids, enzymology, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology and basic endocrinology.
    Pre-requisite(s): MLS 2211 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  
  • MLS 2214 - Principles of Clinical Microbiology II

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    This course is a continuation of MLS 2212  including, antimicrobial testing, clinical mycology, virology, parasitology and miscellaneous clinical bacteria including Gram positive bacteria, mycobacteria, and anaerobes.
    Pre-requisite(s): MLS 2212 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
  
  • MLS 2256 INT - Supervised Clinical Experience I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions.  Offered CR/NC only.
    Co-Requisite(s): MLS 2257 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Online students receive credit for clinical experience. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  
  • MLS 2257 INT - Supervised Clinical Experience II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions.  Offered CR/NC only.
    Co-Requisite(s): MLS 2256 .
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Online students receive credit for clinical experience. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  
  • MLS 2830 - Directed Reading

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online

    Topics in Laboratory Medicine under the direction of departmental faculty advisor.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • MLS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

    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: May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours.
    Note: *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  
  • MLS 3301 - Online Orientation for BS Degree

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    This course is designed to prepare the student for the online environment and specifics of the MLS program. Course components include: study and computer skills, learning styles, MLS student handbook, library tutorial, faculty introductions, contact and troubleshooting information, academic advisement, Power Point Presentations, an abbreviated overview of the core MLS disciplines such as hematology, clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical immunohematology, and a short referenced paper writing and using library resources tailor-made specifically for BS degree MLS students online.
  
  • MLS 3302 - Biostatistics, Research Methods, and Laboratory Practices

    Credits: (4)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online

    Advanced theory to include laboratory instrument systems comparison, evaluation, and CLIA 88 validation procedures with emphasis on scientific research design and statistical analysis. Interrelated topics in the medical laboratory sciences to include educational strategies for laboratory personnel, approaches to work-load management, budgeting and marketing strategies for laboratory services. Students also learn about and evaluate the new diagnostic technology available to medical laboratories, as well as learning how to select, evaluate, design, perform, and document CLIA-88 acceptable validations studies on new chemistry instrumentation or analytical methods. Interrelated topics in the medical laboratory to include workload management, designing and implementing standards for quality assurance, budgeting laboratory operations, and investigative concepts related to new method and instrument evaluation, selection, and validation.
    Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
 

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