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MFET 5500 - Engineering Design and Development (EDD) Credits: (5)
In this course, students work on a team with one or two others to design and construct the solution to an engineering problem. The problems involve a wide range of engineering applications (e.g., a school robo-mascot, automated solar water heater, remote control hover craft). The course serves as a capstone course where students apply the principles they developed in previous courses. A journal is part of each student’s portfolio. Each team is responsible for delivering progress reports and making final presentations to an outside review panel. The course meets for a total of 75 hours over a two-week period and focuses on the content as well as teaching methods appropriate for the course. This course is designed specifically and only for current high school teachers who have been assigned by their schools and districts to teach the Project Lead the Way courses in their respective schools. These courses carry graduate credit for those teachers who would use them as part of a master’s degree program or for recertification.
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MGMT 2400 - Project Management Credits: (3)
Strategies and techniques for managing a project from inception to completion to meet all schedule, cost, and technical objectives. Knowledge and skills learned in this course prepare students to perform successfully the role of a project manager in any construction, engineering, health, information technology, business, or research and development project, although emphasis will be on project management within the Department of Defense. Topics include organizational structures, project planning and evaluation, cost estimating, quantitative methods in schedule and cost management, project information systems, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
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MGMT 3010 - Organizational Behavior and Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem]
Focus of the course is on individual and group behavior in an organizational setting and on decision processes. Examples of topics included are motivation, group behavior, organizational design and development, organizational culture, and decision making theory.
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MGMT 3200 - Managerial Communications Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Study of corporate communication methods to improve communication in organizations. Written and oral reports tailored to achieve strategic goals contingent upon business situations. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 , ENGL 2010 .
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MGMT 3300 - Human Resource Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Study of principles and methods in managing specific aspects of human resources, either as an operating manager or as a human resource specialist. Topics include: legal constraints in managing human resources, strategic planning of human resources, recruitment, selection, orientation, performance evaluation, employee/ labor relations and communication programs, safety and health, and work scheduling. The computer will be used for analysis in certain areas studied. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; MGMT 3010 .
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MGMT 3350 - Employment and Labor Law Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course will focus on legal and ethical issues most closely associated with Human Resource Management. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ADEA, and ADA form the heart of this course. Other topics include FLSA, OSHA, ERISA, sexual harassment, drug testing and privacy. Labor law issues include preventing unionization, and dealing effectively with a union. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; MGMT 3300 .
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MGMT 3400 - International Business Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An exploration of the role of multi-national corporations in worldwide economic development and an analysis of the management processes of such corporations. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 .
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MGMT 3450 - Business Studies Abroad-International Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
An exploration of the internationalization of economies and the analysis of international decision-making. Focus is internationalization as the central challenge for management. 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). Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 , MGMT 3010 . May be repeated 3 times for credit.
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MGMT 3550 - The Cultural Environment of International Business Credits: (3)
This course considers issues in communication, negotiation and culture in international business relations. Topics include the role of language and nonverbal communication, contrasting cultural values and using sources of information on the culture of international business. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 .
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MGMT 4300 - Leadership and Group Effectiveness Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is about getting things done through the use of influence. The course emphasizes influencing others and influencing a situation. Power and other forms of influence are studied in-depth. Topics also include an examination of group behavior in work setting and the management of work groups. All stages of group development are studied from the forming stage of a group to its development as a high performance, self managed team. Prerequisite: MGMT 3010 .
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MGMT 4310 - Compensation and Benefits Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is intended to provide the student with a basic working knowledge of compensation and benefits as an important part of the broader Human Resources field. The topics to be covered include: benefits management, job analysis, job evaluation, performance appraisal and recognition, and different approaches to employee compensation. The course is also designed to assist the student in their preparation for professional certification examinations in related areas. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; MGMT 3300 .
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MGMT 4320 - Staffing Organizations Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively analyze and project organizational staffing requirements, recruit and select candidates, and effectively place employees in today’s complex organizations. Includes treatment of legal aspects of staffing process. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; MGMT 3300 .
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MGMT 4350 - Training Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to provide prospective human resource managers with an understanding of the applicable theory and with the “tools” required to effectively manage the training function within an organization. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 , MGMT 3300 .
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MGMT 4400 - Advanced Organizational Behavior Credits: (3)
An in-depth study of leadership and organizational behavior. Focus is on the structural and behavioral variables that are most significant for organizational effectiveness. Both theory and application are emphasized. Prerequisite: MGMT 3010 .
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MGMT 4650 - Negotiations Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course provides an opportunity for management students to obtain an understanding of negotiation concepts and to develop management negotiation skills. Because the objective is skill building, the course emphasizes hands-on experience through negotiation simulations. These role playing exercises are designed to simulate the situations and issues commonly faced in management/organizational settings (e.g., labor negotiations, contract provisions, vendor arrangements). Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 , MGMT 3300 .
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MGMT 4800 - Independent Research Credits: (1-3)
Directed research and study on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated.
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MGMT 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. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours with different topics.
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MGMT 4850 - Management Study Abroad Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course is designed for students who wish to explore management theory and practice in countries other than the U.S. Students will study international business as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 . May be repeated once up to 6 credits.
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MGMT 4860 - Management Internship Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [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 Management program courses. Students receiving credit in this course cannot also receive credit in MGMT 4865 . Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Instructor approval.
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MGMT 4865 - Human Resource Internship Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [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 Human Resource or Management program. Students receiving credit in this course cannot receive credit for MGMT 4860 . Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Instructor approval.
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MHA 6000 - Health Systems & the Healthcare Economy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [1st Blk]
In-depth analysis and synthesis of all aspects of the health care delivery system emphasizing improvement of health care delivery and access. Examines the complex organizational dynamics and structures that predicate the interaction among major components of the U. S. health care system, including service provider settings in which care is provided. The course surveys the funding systems and regulatory structures for financing healthcare delivery and resource management in health services organizations. Current reform debates will be challenged.
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MHA 6100 - Leading & Managing People in Health Care Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [1st Blk]
The course content emphasizes visionary leadership and management of diverse healthcare professionals in complex organizational structures. Individual leadership talents in handling various organizational challenges, such as leading organization change, building strong culture, developing effective teams, resolving conflicts, implementing effective motivational systems, and nurturing a learning organization are investigated.
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MHA 6140 - Long-term Care Administration Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [2nd Blk]
Spring [1st Blk]
Seminar analysis of effect of chronic conditions and aging on delivery of health services, nursing homes and alternatives, mental health facilities and agencies, and rehabilitation facilities and services. Field trips and individual research projects.
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MHA 6160 - Medical Group Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [2nd Blk]
Theory and principles of practice management. Emphasis on the fundamentals of organizing, staffing, and controlling a physician practice. Financial applications and resource consumption.
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MHA 6180 - Health Care Entrepreneurship Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [2nd Blk]
Develops an understanding of entrepreneurship, its importance for a health care organization and the health economy, and the challenges associated with promoting entrepreneurship within healthcare organizations.
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MHA 6200 - Health Behavior and Managerial Epidemiology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [2nd Blk]
The course addresses the integration of epidemiology into strategic planning and managerial decision-making in health services organizations. Epidemiological principles and tools of investigation from clinical and managerial perspectives are addressed. Course work includes environmental analysis of health behaviors and lifestyle that impact demand on health care delivery systems. The student will evaluate models for integration of health services, preventive programs, demand management, and policy issues affecting continuity of care. Prerequisite: MHA 6000 (may be taken concurrently)or Instructor Approval.
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MHA 6240 - Human Resources Management in Healthcare Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [2nd Blk]
Human resources management in healthcare organizations including recruitment and selection of employees, benefits and compensation management, privileging and credentialing of health professionals, performance evaluation, staffing plans, labor relations and labor law relevant to health care organizations.
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MHA 6250 - Health Care Finance Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [2nd Blk]
Application of financial management techniques to decision making for health care providers. Financial management functions and organizations, financial statement analysis, working capital management, present value analysis, capital budgeting, cost of capital, variance analysis, financing techniques, and financial analysis case studies. Prerequisite: MHA 6000 .
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MHA 6300 - Quality Improvement and Risk Management in Health Services Organizations Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [1st Blk]
A study of the effects of sophisticated quality and health outcome measures as used by individuals, employers and insurers to compare the results of various providers. The course will cover the forces of the smarter external customers and internal pressures to justify costs, continuous quality improvement, risk management, and changes demanding creative health care marketing techniques. Course content will include JCAHO and NCQA accreditation standards and processes, Life safety and fire code requirements, and handling of biohazards such as blood borne pathogens. Prerequisite: MHA 6000 or Instructor Approval.
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MHA 6310 - Managed Care vs. Managed Health Credits: (3)
Examination of factors that influence future direction of managed care. Changing relationships among major stakeholders. Broad areas of discussion including market dynamics, product characteristics, reimbursement methodologies, contracting issues, management information systems, government initiatives, legal and ethical issues, demand management strategies, and future trends.
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MHA 6320 - Health Policy and Economics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [2nd Blk]
Economic analysis applied to health services sector; concept of efficiency applied to production and distribution of health services, health insurance, government programs, health care personnel, and health services organizations; current public policy issues; emphasis on student application of economic principles to health care issues.
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MHA 6350 - Decision Making for Health Care Leaders Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [1st Blk]
The exploration and application of both quantitative and qualitative data analysis in healthcare organizations. How top level healthcare leaders use the myriad data that comes across their desks to work toward, and to achieve, their organization’s mission.
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MHA 6360 - Comparative International Health Systems Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [2nd Blk]
Analysis of key attributes of health care policy in selected countries and comparisons with the US health care system. This course includes an international field trip and appropriate travel expenses will be required of the students. Please check with the course instructor for more details.
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MHA 6370 - Executive Leadership Seminars in Healthcare Credits: (3)
Via a series of in-depth seminars, dialogues, interactions, and/or lectures with top level clinical leaders and healthcare executives, this course will explore complex and timely healthcare topics and issues of the day from the perspective of successful leaders in the healthcare industry, exploring and analyzing their implementation and application of management and leadership theory and practice as put into effect in a variety of healthcare settings and facilities.
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MHA 6380 - Patient Services Staff Management Credits: (3)
The course addresses and analyzes the roles and responsibilities of clinical administrators. Strategies and methodologies for leading and managing clinical professionals are discussed. The interface and communication challenges between clinical managers and administrative services managers will be addressed.
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MHA 6400 - Strategic Health Planning and Marketing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [2nd Blk]
Various planning approaches, styles and theories are considered from a corporate decision-making perspective within the unique governance structures of health service organizations. Issues covered include strategic planning and resource allocation within integrated health systems. Environmental analysis explores national health care delivery policy, unique financing structures such as third party payment systems, and open vs. regulated markets and development of comprehensive marketing plans. Prerequisite: MHA 6100 and MHA 6200 .
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MHA 6440 - Health Ethics and Law Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [1st Blk]
Selected legal principles and their application to health field. Legal aspects of corporate liability, medical malpractice, admission and discharge processes, medical staff bylaws, informed consent, nursing, patients’ rights, medical records, and governmental regulation of personnel and health facilities.
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MHA 6450 - Managing Health Information Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [1st Blk]
Introductory course that provides basic vocabulary and principles of modern information architectures. Computer networking and communication technologies needed to support modern information infrastructures. Differences between integrated and quilted systems are examined. Emphasis on management and use of information to support management decision making.
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MHA 6500 - Field Work Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course provides a capstone experience where the student synthesizes theory learned the classroom and applies it real world problem solving in health care organizations. Designed to integrate the knowledge gained in other graduate courses into an applied management project. The project will have enterprisewide applicability to a health services organization. The Student will develop and present a deliverable product that could be implemented by management to improve their organizational performance, specifically with analysis and recommendations for policy and strategic improvements. Prerequisite: MHA 6000 , MHA 6200 , MHA 6300 , MHA 6400 .
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MHA 6830 - Directed Study Credits: (1-3)
Directed individual study and research on special topics related to health care. May be repeated for a cumulative total of three credits. Prerequisite: Approval of MHA program and instructor.
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MICR 1113 LS - Introductory Microbiology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
An introduction to microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with practical applications. Three lecture/demonstrations per week.
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MICR 1153 LS - Elementary Public Health Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
Principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures/demonstrations per week.
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MICR 1370 LS - Principles of Life Science Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A survey course for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal classification, physiology, immune systems, evolution and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Cross-listed with BTNY 1370 and ZOOL 1370 .
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MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Study of the morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, along with many applications. This introductory microbiology course is designed for science majors and consists of three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210 or CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1200 or equivalent.
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MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format.
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MICR 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-5)
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.
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MICR 2920 - Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
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MICR 3012 - Microbiology and Global Public Health Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course focuses on microbial diseases that are major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide (e.g. HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, influenza etc.), diseases that are classified as emerging diseases (e.g. Ebola) and diseases that are being eliminated or eradicated, including certain Neglected Tropical Diseases. This course will analyze the pathogenesis, life cycles, epidemiology and societal impacts of these diseases, while emphasizing preventative interventions such as vaccinations, water and sewage treatment, and elimination and eradication strategies. The role of various agencies (e.g. WHO and CDC) in improving global health will also be discussed. Prerequisite: MICR 1113 , MICR 1153 or MICR 2054 or permission of the instructor. (Two one hour lectures per week).
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MICR 3053 - Microbiological Procedures Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 and MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 or MATH 1210 .
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MICR 3154 - Microbial Ecology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Factors determining the growth and distribution of microorganisms in their natural habitats. Microbial diversity and their interactions with other living organisms and their surroundings. Microbial activities in nature, including biogeochemical cycles. Three lectures and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 .
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MICR 3203 - The Immune System in Health & Disease Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
This course will focus on the study of the human immune system and its role in health and disease. The course topics include the innate and adaptive immune responses and their role in host defense as well as immunodeficiency and hypersensitivity responses. Manipulation of the immune system through pharmacological means, vaccination or transplantation will also be studied. Three lectures per week. This course is intended for the student studying Medical Lab Sciences or someone who wants to know more about the human immune system and who has already taken a course in Biology Microbiology. This course is not intended as a first course in biology nor can it be used as a Microbiology elective course for Microbiology majors.
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MICR 3254 - Immunology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The study of the immune response in mammals. Three lectures and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 or consent of instructor.
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MICR 3305 - Medical Microbiology Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Three lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: MICR 3254 .
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MICR 3340 - Information Resources in the Life Sciences Credits: (2)
A practical introduction to the literature and information resources of the life sciences. Students will expand their research skills and be able to develop effective research strategies to find and synthesize information available in academic libraries. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 . Cross listed in Botany, Library Sciences and Zoology.
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MICR 3403 - Tropical Diseases Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Study of tropical diseases, caused by viral, bacterial, protozoan, fungal, and helminthic agents, including their transmission, disease course, pathogenesis, treatment, prevention and control using a multi-disciplinary approach integrating case studies, labs, epidemiology, immunopathology as well as microbiology. Two hours of lecture, one 3 hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 .
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MICR 3484 - Environmental Microbiology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Applied, environmental microbiology and biotechnology including transport of microorganisms through environment, microbial pathogens and toxins in environment. Biodeterioration, contamination control, and biosafety. Pollution microbiology, environmental management, bioremediation, waste treatment, biological insecticides. Microbiology of man-made environments. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 .
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MICR 3502 - Environmental Health Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, food protection, environmental inspection and testing. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: MICR 1113 or MICR 2054 or consent of instructor.
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MICR 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3)
A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a pre-service science teacher’s education coursework.
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MICR 3603 - Advanced Microbiology for the Health Professions Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
Characteristics of microorganisms and parasites - emphasizing mechanisms by which they cause disease in humans. Intended for students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program and those working that field. Cannot be used as a Microbiology elective course for Microbiology majors.
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MICR 3753 - Geomicrobiology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Geomicrobiology is the study of the interactions between microorganisms and minerals. This course will explore 1. geological change mediated by microorganisms, 2. microbial evolution driven by geologically diverse habitats, and 3. applications of geomicrobiology, including understanding the evolution of life on earth, the study of life in extreme environments, and industrial applications of geomicrobiology. This team-taught course includes classroom discussion, laboratories, and field trips. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210 or approval of the instructor. Cross-listed with GEO 3753 .
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MICR 3853 - Food Microbiology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 .
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MICR 4054 - Microbial Physiology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 and completion of or concurrent registration in CHEM 3070 .
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MICR 4154 - Microbial Genetics Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Genetics of microorganisms and its applications, including mutation, gene transfer systems, recombination, plasmids, recombinant DNA technology, and transposons. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 . CHEM 3070 recommended.
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MICR 4252 - Cell Culture Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells in vitro. Two 2-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 or BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2121 . (cross-listed with Botany)
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MICR 4354 - Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes, microbial products, biotechnology, contamination control, and antimicrobial agents including antibiotics. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 , CHEM 2310 or CHEM 3070 . MICR 3053 recommended.
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MICR 4554 - Virology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on bacteriophage and animal viruses. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 .
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MICR 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3)
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. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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MICR 4800 - Directed Research Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. No more than 3 credit hours of 4800 and no more than 2 credit hours of 4830 may count toward the major. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
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MICR 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. No more than 3 credit hours of 4800 and no more than 2 credit hours of 4830 may count toward the major. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
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MICR 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [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. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
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MICR 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
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MICR 4991 - Microbiology Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Current topics in Microbiology. One hour per week. Prerequisite: Previous upper division courses in the department.
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MICR 5034 - Microbiology for Teachers Credits: (4)
Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program.
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MILS 1010 - Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [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. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400 .
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MILS 1020 - Introduction to Profession of Arms Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [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. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400 .
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MILS 2010 - Innovative Team Leadership Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [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. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400 .
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MILS 2020 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [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. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400 .
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MILS 2400 - Physical Readiness Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [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. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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MILS 2600 - Leadership Under Fire Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [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.
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MILS 2830 - Directed Readings, Projects and Research Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Independent reading/research on topic(s) of military interest under the supervision of a Military Science faculty member. Prerequisite: Requires instructor permission. May be repeated 2 times with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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MILS 2921 - ROTC Leader’s Training Course Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [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. Prerequisite: Requires instructor permission.
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MILS 2922 - Northern Warfare Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Summer [Full Sem]
A two week course conducted in Alaska. Provides training in cold weather survival and small unit tactics. Credit/no credit grade only. Prerequisite: include the completion of the basic course and instructor permission.
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MILS 2923 - Air Assault Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Summer [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. Prerequisite: include successful completion of the basic course and instructor approval.
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MILS 3010 - Adaptive Team Leadership Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [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.
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MILS 3020 - Leadership in Changing Environments Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [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.
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MILS 4010 - Mission Command and the Army Profession, Part 1 Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [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.
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MILS 4020 - Mission Command and the Army Profession, Part 2 Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [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.
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MILS 4400 - Advanced Physical Readiness Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [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. Prerequisite: Requires instructor permission. (Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: MILS 3010 , MILS 3020 , MILS 4010 , or MILS 4020 .) May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
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MILS 4830 - Directed Readings, Projects and Research Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [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. Prerequisite: Requires instructor permission. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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MILS 4921 - ROTC Leadership Development and Assessment Course Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [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. Prerequisite: Requires instructor approval. Open only to students who have successfully completed basic course requirements, MILS 3010 and MILS 3020 .
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MILS 4922 - Airborne Operations Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Summer [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. Prerequisite: Requires instructor approval. Prerequisite includes completion of the basic course.
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MILS 4923 - Cadet Troop Leader Training Credits: (2)
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. Prerequisite: include completion of MILS 3010 , MILS 3020 and Advanced Camp. Requires instructor approval.
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MKTG 3010 - Marketing Concepts and Practices Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [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.
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MKTG 3100 - Consumer Behavior Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Online]
Summer [Full Sem]
The application of psychological, sociological, and anthropological findings to the purchase and consumption of goods and services by ultimate and industrial consumers. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: MKTG 3010 .
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MKTG 3200 - Selling and Sales Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [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. Prerequisite: MKTG 3010 .
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MKTG 3450 - Promotion Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Strategic development of advertising, sales, sales management, public relations, and sales promotion programs. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 , MKTG 3010 . Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: MKTG 3100 .
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MKTG 3500 - Retail and Services Marketing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Consideration of issues concerning the establishment and management of retail institutions. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; MKTG 3010 .
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MKTG 3600 - International Marketing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
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. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; MKTG 3010 .
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MKTG 3700 - Business Studies Abroad - International Marketing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
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). Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 , MKTG 3010 .
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MKTG 4200 - Internet Marketing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is an elective course for Information Systems & Technologies 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. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 , IST 3110 , MKTG 3010 .
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