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HISA 3559 - New Course in South Asian History
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
Credits: 1 to 4
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HISA 4501 - Seminar in South Asia
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pages in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
Credits: 4
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HISA 4511 - Colloquium in South Asia
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
Credits: 4
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HISA 4559 - New Course in South Asian History
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
Credits: 1 to 4
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HISA 4591 - Topics in South Asian History
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
Credits: 3
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HISA 4993 - Independent Study in South Asia
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Enrollment is open to majors or non-majors.
Credits: 1 to 3
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HIUS 3012 - War and Empire in Colonial America
This course examines colonial American warfare, imperial competition, and encounters with Native Americans with a special focus on historical geography and the history of cartography. We will debate ethical question relating to the expansion of European empires in North America and the Caribbean, including Indian land rights, the costs of slavery, the deportation of populations in wartime, and justifications for the American Revolution.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3172 - America in Vietnam
This course will cover the history of American involvement in Vietnam from 1945 through 1975. It will offer a detailed study of U.S. political, economic, cultural, and military policy through a wide range of scholarship on the U.S. engagement with Vietnam, focusing on the war’s impact in Southeast Asia and in the United States.
Credits: 3
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Human Biology |
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HBIO 4559 - New Course Human Biology
New Course in the subject of human biology.
Credits: 1 to 4
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HBIO 4810 - Capstone Seminar in Human Biology
A weekly seminar co-organized by participating faculty to integrate students’ independent research and coursework with contemporary issues at the intersection of biology, the humanities and social sciences. Students will have the opportunity to present their ongoing research and meet with outside speakers. This course will be taken in the fourth year. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
Credits: 2
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HBIO 4820 - Seminar and Thesis in Human Biology
A weekly discussion and workshop co-organized by participating faculty to provide guidance and advice to students on completing their research or independent study and writing their thesis. Occasional seminars and opportunities to meet outside speakers will continue in this semester. This course will be taken in the fourth year. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
Credits: 2
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HBIO 4950 - Independent Research for Human Biology
Independent research/independent study under the guidance of a primary mentor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
Credits: 2
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HBIO 4960 - Independent Research for Human Biology
Independent research/independent study under the guidance of a primary mentor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
Credits: 1
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HBIO 4998 - Thesis Research in Human Biology
Independent research/independent study under the guidance of a primary mentor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Research/study forms the basis for the DMP thesis to be submitted at the end of the fourth year. This course must be taken in the first semester of the fourth year and should encompass the majority of the research for the thesis. Prerequisite: First-semester fourth-year DMP in Human Biology.
Credits: 1
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HBIO 4999 - Thesis Research in Human Biology
Independent research/independent study under the guidance of a primary mentor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Research/study forms the basis for the DMP thesis to be submitted at the end of the fourth year. This course must be taken following completion of HBIO 4998 and represents completion of all aspects of the research project. Prerequisite: HBIO 497.
Credits: 1
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Human Resources |
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HR 4010 - Management of Organizations
Presents a broad view of management theories and principles. Topics include historical and current trends in management, how organizations plan and make decisions, leadership, and resource management.
Credits: 3
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HR 4020 - Human Resource Management
Survey of individual (as opposed to systemic) HR management. Topics include employee relations, job satisfaction, personnel selection and placement, job analysis and design, interviewing techniques, performance appraisal and training, and wage and salary administration. Prerequisite: HR 4010.
Credits: 3
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HR 4030 - Organizational Change and Development
Analysis of the key concepts and theories in organizational behavior and organizational development. Focuses on the student’s development of the diagnostic skills necessary to effectively manage organizational change. Also deals with specific issues such as downsizing. Prerequisite: HR 4010.
Credits: 3
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HR 4040 - Human Behavior in Organizations
Helps students explore the relationship of behavioral theory to management pratice while developing conceptual, diagnostic, and personal skills for dealing with human interaction in complex organizations. Also addresses issues arising from the diverse nature of today’s work force. Prerequisite: HR 4010.
Credits: 3
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HR 4050 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Resources
Addresses personnel laws and issues including the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, selected immigration laws, affirmative action, sexual harassment, and other issues of gender and racial/ethnic equity. Also deals with business ethics issues as they relate to HR. Prerequisite: HR 4010.
Credits: 3
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HR 4060 - Strategic Human Resources Management
A capstone course bringing together material in all the other core courses and addressing the strategic role HR managers must play in the larger organization. Prerequisite: HR 4010.
Credits: 3
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HR 4070 - Human Resources Information Systems
Focuses on using technology to manage the infrastructure. Explores current HR information systems and demonstrates how they improve decision making, respond to business needs, provide value added service, and increase administrative efficiency.
Credits: 3
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HR 4080 - Compensation and Benefits
Provides a working knowledge of compensation theory and the variety of methods organizations use to compensate their employees.
Credits: 3
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HR 4090 - Recruiting, Placement, Performance Appraisal, and Outplacement
Addresses HR recruitment planning, actual recruiting, job placement, performance appraisal, and outplacement (whether from layoffs, downsizing, or firing).
Credits: 3
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HR 4100 - Employee Development
Addresses training and development at all levels, from initial orientation to executive development. Discusses in-house training, using vendors, and developing partnerships with colleges and universities.
Credits: 3
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HR 4110 - Consulting Theory and Practice
Prepares HR professionals to be more effective internal consultants, to do consultative selling of HR programs, and to work with outside agencies to meet their organization’s needs.
Credits: 3
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HR 4120 - Business Communication
Emphasizes the art of writing and speaking and the craft of revising and editing one’s own work. Focuses on direct, concise, reader-oriented business communications and helps participants develop and focus a purpose, create powerful sentences, adjust tone, and clearly communicate ideas. Participants prepare speeches, letters, and memoranda.
Credits: 3
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HR 4130 - Financial Management
Provides an understanding of finance, ranging from basic finance and its application to HR to more complex applications. Useful for HR professionals with little background in finance.
Credits: 3
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HR 4140 - Labor Relations
Examines the National Labor Relations Act and addresses negotiation and conflict resolution, labor theory, labor history, and labor economics.
Credits: 3
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HR 4150 - Topics in Labor Economics
Examines unemployment in the United States today: what causes it, why it persists, and what can be done about it; the impact of discrimination in labor markets, both from a theoretical and historical perspective; and the real effects of labor unions on the economy.
Credits: 3
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HR 4160 - Current Topics in Human Resources
Provides a forum for addressing timely topics in human resources, such as downsizing, reengineering, 360-degree feedback, and telecommuting.
Credits: 3
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HR 4170 - Managing the Training Function
Explores the fundamental theory and concepts needed to design and deliver a training program. Topics include how to conduct needs assessment, design a training course and modules, develop training materials, and create competency-based evaluation strategies.
Credits: 3
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IT 3200 - Introduction to Information Technology
Explores the fundamental concepts, theory, and technology involved in information systems. Topics include client/server technology, computer organizations, operating systems, basic programming concepts, and Internet technologies.
Credits: 3
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IT 3210 - Programming with Java
Studies key structures, concepts, and applications needed to write programs with Java, an object-oriented programming language used for developing user interfaces on the Web.
Credits: 3
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IT 3220 - Information Technology Business Operations
Sharpens finance, marketing, and management skills. Training focuses on developing the expertise to operate in today’s technology-enhanced and technology-dependent business environment.
Credits: 3
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IT 3230 - Basics of Web Design
Master the basics of Web site construction, design, and maintenance. The course provides an overview of aesthetic, business, and technical Web concepts. Apply course content to developing Web applications using HTML.
Credits: 3
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IT 3240 - Systems Analysis and Design
Students learn how to assess user requirements, system development life cycles, data flow diagrams, business process modeling, software design techniques, object oriented analysis and design concepts, quality assurance, and software testing.
Credits: 3
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IT 3250 - User Requirements and Quality Assurance
Develops the skills needed to understand user requirements, meet customer needs, and ensure client satisfaction. Emphasizes the importance of quality assurance through instruction and class exercises.
Credits: 3
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IT 3260 - Project Management
Introduces the basic concepts of project management, project planning and control techniques, and the importance of interpersonal relations in a dynamic project environment.
Credits: 1 to 3
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IT 3270 - Introduction to Programming Concepts
An introductory course in programming that provides the necessary stepping stones for more advanced computer programming. Introduces the basic concepts of programming, enabling students to develop fundamental skills in translating business problems into programming solutions. This course follows the object-oriented emphasis of Java.
Credits: 3
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IT 3280 - Increasing Human Connectivity in a Post-Social Media Society
Examines contemporary questions about media, technology, sociality, and society in a variety of settings. Establishes both theoretical and experiential foundations for making personal decisions and judgements regarding the relationship between mediated communications and the human community.
Credits: 3
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IT 3290 - Ethical Issues in Technology
Examines ethical issues including privacy, system abuse, and ethical practices in information technology. Explores how to make sound ethical choices and resolve legal and moral issues that arise in information technology.
Credits: 3
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IT 3300 - Introduction to Web Content Development
Introduction to Web Content Development
Credits: 3
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IT 3310 - Management Information Systems Fundamentals
Introduces students to the field of technological advances in computer systems affected by advancing technology. Explores computer-based information systems in response to management needs as well as trends and developments in the IT fields.
Credits: 3
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IT 3320 - Advanced Web Technologies
Introduces students to emerging programming languages such as XML and the many tools used to display content on wireless and mobile computing devices. Examines the latest software in order to gain an understanding of tools that work best to solve problems, enhance workforce and meet goals.
Credits: 3
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IT 3330 - Writing for the Web
Writing for the Web
Credits: 3
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IT 3340 - Fundamentals of E-Business and Web Marketing
Study how business is conducted online with a review of e-commerce terminology and industry practices. Concentration is given to sharpening Web marketing skills and developing strategies to reach your intended audience.
Credits: 3
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IT 3350 - Agile Project Management
Introduces the principles of Agile Project Management and covers the frameworks and practices used by agile teams. Explores innovative ways of gathering requirements, estimation, release planning, peformance metrics, and scaling are covered with the Agile Manifesto in mind. Emphasizes software development while applying the prinicples to any type of project.
Credits: 3
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IT 3360 - Fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization
Examines how to optimize a Web site to obtain a better search engine positioning on popular search engines and directories using target keywords, and phrases. Includes topics on how to further increase a site’s compatibility with search engines and how to optimize a site that uses more complex design technologies such as dynamic content, Flash, and tables.
Credits: 3
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IT 3370 - Network Administration
Introduces current networking standards, the OSI Model, various protocols and topologies, the interconnections between various hardware components, network operating systems, DNS, DHCP, TCP/ IP, Ethernet, wired and wireless transmission and security.
Credits: 3
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IT 3380 - Information Assurance Fundamentals
Introduces technological advances in information risk assessment and security management, as well as environments affected by advancing technology. Reviews risks involved in computing, threats to security in computing, encryption, programming controls, operating systems controls, law and ethics, network controls, administrative controls, law and ethics, and information risk mitigation protocols to make highly secured information systems.
Credits: 3
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IT 3390 - Building and Leading Effective Teams in Information Technology
Examines and introduces the skills necessary to excel as a leader including dealing with conflict, developing leadership skills, recruiting and developing employees, and leading remote and virtual teams. Introduces students to the general challenges of management as well as the challenges unique to leading teams of technology professionals.
Credits: 3
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IT 3400 - Database Management and Business Intelligence/Analytics
Learn and apply the fundamentals of relational database modeling and database management systems technology in the development of business information systems. Encompasses entity/relationship diagrams, relational theory, normalization, integrity constraints, the Structured Query Language (SQL), and physical and logical design. Students will also be exposed to core concepts and tools associated with data warehousing.
Credits: 3
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IT 4210 - JAVA II: Applying Data Structures using JAVA
JAVA II: Applying Data Structures using JAVA
Credits: 3
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ENGR 1410 - Synthesis Design I
Prerequisite: first-year Rodman scholar status.
Credits: 3
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ENGR 1420 - Synthesis Design II
Prerequisite: first-year Rodman scholar status.
Credits: 3
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ENGR 1520 - Explorations in Engineering
This course introduces students to engineering, including the role of engineers in modern society, engineering subdisciplines, & methods used by engineers to solve problems. A key component is a hands-on design-build project in which students work in small teams to develop a solution to a problem. This activity culminates in demonstration of a design solution prototype. Students should be able to make clearer choices when deciding a career path. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
Credits: 3
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ENGR 1559 - Special Topics in Engineering
Considers engineering practices and principles in their local and global context. Topics vary based upon student and faculty interest.
Credits: 3
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ENGR 1595 - Explorations–First-Year Engineering Seminar
This is a seminar course for first-year students in the School of Engineering and Applied Science to acquire information about engineering careers, what different majors do, etc.
Credits: 1
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ENGR 1620 - Introduction to Engineering
Provides an overview of the engineering profession and the disciplines and functions within engineering. Introduces students to engineering design, and the role of creativity in the solution of open-ended (design) problems. The conceptual understanding and skills needed to apply the engineering method are integrated into a significant, hands-on, case study project. This project, which is intended to be both fun and challenging, focuses on a realistic problem, requiring a balance of engineering analysis and the economic, cultural, political and other considerations needed to achieve a successful solution. In addition to the fundamental role of engineering analysis and optimization, students also develop computer skills using spreadsheet and math solver applications and apply these to engineering problem solving. Prerequisite: enrollment in engineering or permission of course coordinator.Corequisite; ENGR 1621
Credits: 3
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ENGR 1621 - Introduction to Engineering Lab
This lab is a corequisite to ENGR 1620, Introduction to Engineering
Credits: 1
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ENGR 2500 - Introduction to Nanoscience and Technology
A hands-on introduction to nanoscience for students of all majors: Microfabrication, nanoscale chemical and biological self-assembly, applications, technological and ethical challenges; Labs ranging from use of scanning tunneling and atomic force microscopes to DNA fingerprinting. No prerequisites. Lecture/discussion meeting + one lab. For first two weeks of registration, enrollment will be limited to 1st and 2nd years (then opened to all).
Credits: 3
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ENGR 2510 - Nanoscience and Technology Lab
Labs for an introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology. These labs should be taken in conjunction with the lecture/discussion portion of the class, ENGR 2500. Pre-requisites: High school level chemistry and physics only.
Credits: 1.5
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ENGR 2520 - Nanoscience and Technology Literature Research
Independent research project on nanoscience and nanotechnology. Proposed project must be approved by the instructor. Project work will normally be combined with simultaneous enrollment in the lecture/discussion portion of the class, ENGR 2500. Pre-requisites: High school level chemistry and physics only.
Credits: 1.5
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ENGR 2555 - Special Projects in Engineering Education
A project in the engineering education field that requires individual investigation. Each student works on an individual project in the engineering education research area of a supervisor. The student is required to conduct investigations that are summarized in a written report at the end of the experience.
Credits: 1 to 6
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ENGR 2595 - Special Topics in Engineering
Special Topics in Engineering.
Credits: 1 to 4
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ENGR 3020 - Introduction to Engineering in Context
This course provides students with realistic and contemporary perspectives on the practice of engineering. A key objective is to improve understanding and appreciation for the role of contextual factors in engineering practice, with emphasis on the interactions between technological, organizational and cultural aspects. Invited speakers from industry, community organizations and academic research present and discuss their perspectives on these contextual interactions and professional challenges. The course helps students prepare for their senior thesis by structuring the search for topics, which are of strong interest to the student and likely to provide real benefits to the client and other stakeholders. Finally, students may generate proposals leading to funded, multidisciplinary team capstone projects in their 4th year. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing.
Credits: 1
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ENGR 3580 - Rodman Scholars Seminar
Special Topics Restricted to Rodman Scholars. Prerequisites: Rodman Scholar Status.
Credits: 1
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ENGR 4010 - Multidisciplinary Design and Development I
A two-semester, multidisciplinary, capstone engineering design sequence; the primary objective of ENGR 4010/4020 is to provide students with a realistic and rigorous, culminating engineering design experience, which is reflective of contemporary professional practice. Key course attributes include the multidisciplinary composition of the engineering design teams (students and faculty from any department within SEAS, Commerce, Darden, Nursing, etc.), emphasis on aspects of modern practice (e.g. concurrent engineering, total quality management, and balanced consideration of the technological, organizational and cultural context) and realistic problems and client-stakeholders. A disciplined design/development process is followed that incorporates the important activities of contextual analysis, problem definition, customer needs definition, concept generation and selection, product specification, modeling and engineering analysis, proof of concept prototyping, design verification, cost analysis and project management and scheduling. Prerequisite: 4th year standing.
Credits: 3
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ENGR 4020 - Multidisciplinary Design and Development II
A two-semester, multidisciplinary, capstone engineering design sequence; the primary objective of ENGR 4010/4020 is to provide students with a realistic and rigorous, culminating engineering design experience, which is reflective of contemporary professional practice. Key course attributes include the multidisciplinary composition of the engineering design teams (students and faculty from any department within SEAS, Commerce, Darden, Nursing, etc.), emphasis on aspects of modern practice (e.g. concurrent engineering, total quality management, and balanced consideration of the technological, organizational and cultural context) and realistic problems and client-stakeholders. A disciplined design/development process is followed that incorporates the important activities of contextual analysis, problem definition, customer needs definition, concept generation and selection, product specification, modeling and engineering analysis, proof of concept prototyping, design verification, cost analysis and project management and scheduling. Prerequisite: ENGR 401; 4th year standing.
Credits: 3
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ENGR 4595 - Special Topics in Engineering
Advance projects course to be taken in parallel with STS 4010, 4020, or can be used for an advanced undergraduate course on a topic not covered in the course offerings. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ENGR 4599 - Special Topics in Engineering
Prerequisite: instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ENGR 4880 - Business and Technical Leadership in Engineering
This course on Business and Technological Leadership is normally taught by a senior level corporate executive with broad experience who serves as the Brenton S. Halsey Distinguished Visiting Professor of Chemical Engineering and Related Disciplines. The instructor provides experienced insight on business and professional issues likely to be faced by engineers early in their careers. The course normally covers major business skills and competencies in career management, leadership, working in teams, problem solving, and change management as well as international issues facing global companies. Guest speakers will provide additional insights on theses topics.
Credits: 3
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ENGR 4890 - Industrial Applications
Students register for this course to complement an industry work experience. Topics focus on the application of engineering principles, analysis, methods and best practices in an industrial setting. A final report is required. Registration is only offered on a Credit/No Credit basis. Courses taken for Credit/No Credit may not be used for any major or degree requirements.
Credits: 3
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ENGR 4920 - Engineering License Review
Overview of registration laws and procedures. Review of engineering fundamentals preparatory to public examination for the ‘Engineer in Training’ part of the professional engineers examination. Three hours of lecture up to the licensing examination. Corequisite: formal application for state registration.
Credits: 0
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INST 1500 - Interdisciplinary Studies
Individual faculty may teach these courses with the approval of the Dean’s Office, which acts for the Committee on Education Policy and the Curriculum. A maximum of 3.0 credits count toward the B.A. or B.S. in the College. INST courses count as non-College credits.
Credits: 1 to 3
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INST 1550 - Interdisciplinary Studies-Student Initiated Courses
With sponsorship and supervision by a faculty member and approval of the Dean’s Office, acting for the Committee on Educational Programs and the Curriculum, students may initiate a course in which they provide the instruction. The grade is determined by the faculty member. These courses count as “outside the College.” Students in the College may offer no more than 3.0 credits for the B.A. or B.S. Consult the INST course web page at http://www.uvastudentcouncil.com/student-services/initiatives/cavalier-education-program/ (copy and paste Web address into browser) for specific descriptions.
Credits: 1 to 3
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INST 2030 - Emergency Medicine/Health Care Topics
This course provides an introduction to the US health care system, medical research, and medical decision making. Students will begin the course by becoming credentialled to gather research information from patients. They attend a 1.5 hour lecture/discussion session each week, and self-schedule an additional weekly three hour session in the UVa Emergency Department. While in the ED they observe the patient care and medical education process, and do case-finding and enrollment of research and survey subjects. The course is open to all, but is of particular interest to pre-professional students looking for direct patient exposure.
Credits: 3
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INST 2200 - Contemporary Social Issues and the Media
Explores contemporary issues including consumption and abuse of alcohol and tobacco, treatment of women, images of masculinity and femininity in our society, violence, and rampant consumerism. Classes will consist of seminar discussions, informed by video presentations on different topics.
Credits: 2
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INST 2500 - Interdisciplinary Studies International Residential College
Individual faculty and advanced graduate students may teach these courses with the approval of the Dean’s Office, which acts for the Committee on Education Policy and the Curriculum. A maximum of 3.0 credits count toward the B.A. or B.S. in the College. INST courses count as non-College credits.
Credits: 1 to 3
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INST 2550 - Interdisciplinary Studies Hereford College
Individual faculty and advanced graduate students may teach these courses with the approval of the Dean’s Office, which acts for the Committee on Education Policy and the Curriculum. A maximum of 3.0 credits count toward the B.A. or B.S. in the College. INST courses count as non-College credits.
Credits: 1 to 3
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INST 2559 - New Course in Interdisciplinary Studies
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Credits: 1 to 4
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INST 2570 - Interdisciplinary Studies Brown College
Individual faculty and advanced graduate students may teach these courses with the approval of the Dean’s Office, which acts for the Committee on Education Policy and the Curriculum. A maximum of 3.0 credits count toward the B.A. or B.S. in the College. INST courses count as non-College credits.
Credits: 1 to 3
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INST 3150 - CavEd Pedagogy Seminar
This pedagogy seminar will provide Cav Ed student instructors the theoretical underpinnings of teaching in higher education as well as prectical advice on ways to implement the ideas explored. The class explores also specific challenges instructors face in the classroom.
Prerequisites: Open to students who are teaching CavEd courses, admission by instructor permission
Credits: 1
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INST 3175 - Litigating Product Liability Actions
The course will allow undergraduates to explore trial advocacy and the law of products liability based on materials provided by the American Mock Trial Association. Students will gain an understanding of the Federal Rules of Evidence, witness control techniques, and direct and cross examination writing.
Prerequisites: Prior course work in torts or trial advocacy (e.g. COMM 3410, COMM 3420 or SOC 2055; or by instructor permission. Students are encouraged to consult with the instructor prior to enrollment.
Credits: 3
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INST 4820 - Ernest Mead’s Seminar
Students invited to participate will meet weekly with Prof. Mead for a series of discussions about the liberal arts, the University of Virginia, and miscellaneous topics introduced by Mr. Mead and by the students.
Credits: 3
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INST 4993 - Independent Study
Faculty working with one or more students on independent projects that fit more easily in an interdisciplinary format than departmental lines of inquiry may use INST 4993 for this purpose. Both the instructor and the Office of the Dean of the College need to approve such an enrollment. These credits count as non-CLAS credits, i.e. not among the 102 liberal arts credits required for the B.A. or B.S. in the College.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ISBU 3270 - Investment Analysis
Students learn to understand basic investment principles including the risks and rewards of securities, the power of compounding and the significance of global capital markets. Corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions will be covered in this course and several cases will be used to augment the theoretical material.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3281 - The Art of Public Speaking.
Studies and practices the art of public speaking
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3282 - Effective Business Writing and Speaking
Develops communication possibilities through a number of writing and speaking activities. Emphasizes plain English style writing, essential for clear, concise messages. Examines how to create and deliver clear, persuasive, and professional short speeches and includes learning to write effective email, letters and memos. Explores online writing environments. Develops awareness of self and others.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3410 - Commercial Law
Surveys the American legal system and principles of constitutional, criminal, and tort law, emphasizing legal issues related to contracts, agency, corporations, and partnerships.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3420 - Human Resource Management
Covers recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, rewarding and promoting employees. Examines employment planning, performance management systems, succession planning, and managing outsource relationships. Focuses on quality of working life issues, the balance between work and non-work, traditional and nontraditional incentives, and generational, cultural and ethnic differences in employees’ needs and values.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3422 - Managing your Emotions in the Workplace
Gives a fundamental overview of Emotional Intelligence and shows how understanding Emotional Intelligence leads to a beneficial working career and personal life. Presents an E.I. competence framework and reviews basic domains, such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management through various methods to promote learning by doing. Applies theoretical concepts to real world situations.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3451 - Fundamentals of Marketing
Introduction to marketing principles and activities in both profit and non-profit enterprises, from the conception of goods and services to their consumption. Participants study consumer behavior as well as ethical, environmental, and international issues in marketing. Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 202 or equivalents, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3602 - Risk in Society and Business
Examines the risks experienced by individuals, society, and businesses. Explores the origins of concepts related to risk. Assesses attitudes toward risk and the impact of attitude on individual behavior. Examines the sources of risk to societies and businesses, and evaluates options for their mitigation.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3610 - Organizational Behavior
Studies the basic theories and research related to the practices of contemporary organizational behavior. Emphasizes the interpersonal skills that promote individual, group, and organizational effectiveness. Class activities are interactive and include experiential exercises, case analyses, and collaborative learning.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3710 - Managerial Finance
Principles and practices of business finance focusing on managerial decision-making in financial policy. Topics include capital structure, types of securities and their use in raising funds, risk, valuation, and allocating resources for investment. Prerequisite: ISBU concentration prerequisites or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3770 - The Challenge of Leadership
In this course, students will reflect on the limits of the management versus leadership debate, consider the critical role self-knowledge plays in being an effective managerial leader and review the relevance of some basic system theory ideas to the understanding of organizational dynamics and managerial leadership. The course also will include an examination of the organizational basis of managerial leadership and seek an understanding of leadership as a systematic process as opposed to a set of discrete activities and appreciation of organizational change as the contemporary context of management.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3772 - Global Leadership Fundamentals for All Industries
Investigates current leadership thinking and behavior in for-profit and non-profit work environments, as well as the role leadership has played in past decision making processes, and what we can learn from the decisions that were made by those leaders. Examines real world examples throughout this course, leveraging the theory and practical applications of leadership.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3810 - Ethical Issues
Introduces the philosophical concept of the ethical discrimination of actions. Examines primary sources in some detail by presenting the three prevailing philosophical systems. Studies decision-making in the context of the contemporary world using the business environment and political arena as examples.
Credits: 3
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