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HIUS 3411 - American Business
Surveys the rise of the modern corporate form of American business and an analysis of the underlying factors which shaped that development.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3451 - History of Urban America
Studies the evolution of the American city from colonial times to the end of the nineteenth century. Emphasizes both the physical growth of the system of cities and the development of an urban culture, including comparisons with European and Asian cities.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3452 - History of Urban America
Studies the evolution of the American city from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. Emphasizes both the physical growth of the system of cities and the development of an urban culture, including comparisons with European and Asian cities.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3453 - Work, Poverty, and Welfare: 20th Century U.S. Social Policy History
The historical relationship between work, poverty, and the development of social policy in the United States during the 20th century, with a focus on the structure of the workplace, the role of the state, poverty, and the interaction of these and other factors in shaping social policy.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3455 - History of U.S. Foreign Relations to 1914
Studies American foreign relations from colonial times to 1914.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3456 - History of U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1914
Studies American foreign relations from 1914 to the present.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3471 - History of American Labor
Surveys American labor in terms of the changing nature of work and its effect on working men, women, and children. Emphasizes social and cultural responses to such changes, as well as the organized labor movement.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3481 - American Social History to 1870
Topics include demographic change, the emergence of regional social orders, the shaping of American religion, the impact of the industrial revolution, and the development of important elites.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3482 - United States Social History Since 1870
Topics include the development of a predominantly urban society, with particular emphasis on sources of stability, class and stratification, ethnic patterns, religious identities, social elites, and education.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3490 - From Motown to Hip-Hop
This survey traces the history of African American popular music from the late 1950s to the current era. It examines the major sonic innovations in the genres of soul, funk, and hip-hop over the course of the semester, students will examine how musical expression has provided black women and men with an outlet for individual expression, community building, sexual pleasure, political organizing, economic uplift, and interracial interaction
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3491 - Rural Poverty in Our Time
This course will use an interdisciplinary format and document based approach to explore the history of non-urban poverty in the US South from the 1930s to the present. Weaving together the social histories of poor people, the political history of poverty policies, and the history of representations of poverty, the course follows historical cycles of attention and neglect during the Great Depression, the War on Poverty, and the present.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3523 - Disco and Disillusionment: The United States in the 1970s
This lecture provides both a chronological and thematic approach to the history of 1970s America. Class will focus on significant shifts in American politics, culture, and society. The course will encourage us to think more deeply about the fate of liberalism in post-1960s America, the rise of ethnic identity and its impact on the rights revolution, gender and the politics of sexuality, religion and the rise of the South, Nixon and Watergate.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3611 - Gender & Sexuality in AM, 1600-1865
Studies the evolution of women’s roles in American society with particular attention to the experiences of women of different races, classes, and ethnic groups.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3612 - Gender & Sexuality in America, 1865 to Present
Studies the evolution of women’s roles in American society with particular attention to the experiences of women of different races, classes, and ethnic groups.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3621 - Coming of Age in America: A History of Youth
This course will explore the historical experience of young people and the meaning of youth from the colonial period to the late twentieth century. We will analyze how shifting social relations and cultural understandings changed what it meant to grow up. Topics to be explored include work, family, sexuality, education, political involvement, and popular culture.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3641 - American Indian History
From the post-Ice Age migrations to the Americas to current developments in tribal sovereignty, this survey course will include such topics as mutually beneficial trade and diplomatic relations between Natives and newcomers; the politics of empire; U.S. expansion; treaties and land dispossession; ecological, demographic, and social change; pan-Indian movements; and legal and political activism.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3651 - Afro-American History to 1865
Studies the history of black Americans from the introduction of slavery in America to the end of the Civil War.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3652 - Afro-American History Since 1865
Studies the history of black Americans from the Civil War to the present.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3654 - Black Fire
This course examines the history and contemporary experiences of African Americans at the University of Virginia from the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to the present era.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3671 - History of the Civil Rights Movement
This course examines the history and legacy of the African American struggle for civil rights in twentieth century America. It provides students with a broad overview of the civil rights movement – the key issues, significant people and organizations, and pivotal events – as well as a deeper understanding of its scope, influence, legacy, and lessons for today
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3752 - The History of Early American Law
Studies the major developments in American law, politics, and society from the colonial settlements to the Civil War. Focuses on legal change, constitutional law, legislation, and the common law from 1776 to 1860.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3753 - The History of Modern American Law
Studies the major developments in American law, politics, and society from the era of Reconstruction to the recent past. Focuses on legal change as well as constitutional law, legislation, and the common law.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3756 - American Legal Thought since 1880
A survey of American legal thought from Holmes to Posner. Emphasizes theories of property, contract, tort, corporations and administrative law in Legal Realism, Legal Process Jurisprudence, Law and Economics, and Critical Legal Studies.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3851 - Intellectual and Cultural History of the United States to 1865
Analyzes the traditions of thought and belief in relation to significant historical events and cultural changes from the 17th century to the Civil War.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3852 - Intellectual and Cultural History of the United States since 1865
Analyzes the main traditions of thought and belief in the relationship to significant historical events and cultural changes from the Civil War to the present.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 3853 - From Redlines to Subprime: Race and Real Estate in the US
Course examines the relationship of race, real estate, wealth, and poverty in the 20th c. US. Readings focus on the role homeownership and residential location played in shaping educational options, job prospects, living expenses, health, quality of life, and ability to accumulate wealth; the impact of federal policies and industry practices on patterns of residential racial segregation; and struggles for integration and equal access.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 4160 - History Behind the Headlines
This course takes advantage of the nationally known academic experts, journalists, and policy-makers who come through UVa’s Miller Center of Public Affairs each week. Based on the work of these visiting scholars, students will consider the historical background of some of our most pressing policy and public affairs issues. Assignments will include extensive weekly readings, a few short op-eds, and a lengthy original research essay.
Credits: 4
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HIUS 4260 - Voices of the Civil War
This course uses the writings of participants to examine major themes relating to the American Civil War. Assigned texts will illuminate, among other topics: (1) Why the war came; (2) How it evolved from a struggle for Union to one for Union and emancipation; (3) How the conflict affected civilians on both sides; (4) Why soldiers fought; and (5) How men and women on each side remembered the war and how those memories influence current perceptions.
Credits: 3
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HIUS 4501 - Seminar in United States History
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 pp. 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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HIUS 4511 - Colloquium in United States History
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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HIUS 4591 - Topics in United States 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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HIUS 4993 - Independent Study in United States History
In exceptional circumstances and with 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. Note: These courses are open only to Human Biology majors.
Credits: 1 to 3
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HBIO 4810 - Capstone Seminar in Human Biology I
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 - Capstone Seminar in Human Biology II
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: 2
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HBIO 4998 - Thesis Research in Human Biology I
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: 2
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HBIO 4999 - Thesis Research for Human Biology
The course is currently offered as a 1 credit class. Due to the time commitment required for the course (8-10 hrs per week) I would like to align the credit hourse earned with with HBIO4950 and HBIO4960 both of which are 2 credits and offered as graded credits. Also students taking this class sometime need to be at the 15 credit hrs of graded credit.
Credits: 2
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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) topics in 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.
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 org’nl change. Deals with specific issues such as downsizing, up sizing, mergers and acquisitions, and the inclusion of an international workforce into a “new” corporate culture. Prerequisite: HR 4010 or with instructor or program director permission
Credits: 3
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HR 4050 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Resources
Addresses employment 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 or HR 4020
Credits: 3
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HR 4070 - Employee Relations, Engagement and Advocacy
Explores role of employee relations in an organization & provides practical consulting skills for the HR professional’s role as business partner. Topics include policies & practices governing workplace rules & conduct; government regulations impacting employment & compliance; a range of concepts, practices & objectives arising from the relationship between an organization & its employees. Prerequisite: HR 4010, HR 4020 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
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HR 4080 - Compensation and Benefits
Examines the theories, practices, and various methods of compensation in the context of business strategy and culture; assesses compensation’s role in workforce planning; as well as to develop and apply skills for administering compensation policies. Prerequisite: HR 4010, HR 4020, HR 4050
Credits: 3
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HR 4090 - Strategic Workforce Planning
Addresses HR recruitment planning, recruiting, job placement, performance appraisal, and outplacement resulting from layoffs, downsizing, or firing. Prerequisite: HR 4010, HR 4020 or with instructor or program director permission
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 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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IHGC 3550 - Short Course in IHGC
This will be a 4-6 week “short course” that students take on a humanities topic for a range of credit hours depending upon specific requirements of instructor(s). The Institute offers various seminars of this variety and so far all have been offered as 3559. This would create an actual place in the catalog for the IHGC “short course,” which would have different topics but would always fit the format of a “short course”/seminar.
Credits: 1 to 3
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IT 1010 - Explorations in Cyber Security
Introduces the field of cyber security and the role of its professionals in a wide array of career opportunities in the 21st century; covers the methods used to identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber security attacks; emphasizes real world case studies and guest lectures from various cyber security fields. Prerequisite: Approved as a SCPS High School Community Scholar.
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 - Strategic Business Value of Information Technology
Focuses on how to assess the value of IT investments and align technical strategies with business strategies. Introduces Porter’s Five Forces Model, the value chain, technology payoff metrics, and risk analysis. Explores ways to leverage disruptive technologies for competitive advantage.
Credits: 3
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IT 3230 - Basics of Web Design
Master the basics of website construction, design, and maintenance using XHTML and CSS. The course provides an overview of aesthetic, business, and technical website design concepts. Attention is also given to the underlying concepts of website design such as navigation for websites, usability, accessibility issues, and the process of putting a completed website online.
Credits: 3
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IT 3240 - Enterprise Systems Architecture and Design
Applies common frameworks and methodologies to the examination of enterprise system architecture needs. Includes coverage of the systems development life cycle and the methodologies in use characterized by their varying degrees of iteration, structure, and user involvement. Emphasizes analytical and design concepts and related tools such as use cases and Unified Modeling Language.
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 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, performance metrics, and scaling with the Agile Manifesto in mind. Emphasizes software development while applying the principles 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 3401 - Smart Cities Enabling Sustainability
Introduces smart cities within the context of sustainability: economic, environmental, and equity. Provides a multidisciplinary look at innovative smart city approaches to solve complex problems on the local level with global impact; includes topics from environmental studies, information technology, data science, engineering, and social science.
Credits: 3
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IT 3500 - Business Analytics for Decision Making
Introduces students to the technological advances in business analytics for decision making. This course will review the concept of business analytics for developing various models for understanding useful information from historical data, the effect of uncertainty on decision making, and eventually choosing the best decision based on the available data.
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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IT 4400 - Web Application Development - Building Dynamic Websites
This course serves as a capstone course to be taken after all other required courses in the program. Using a project-based approach, students will develop Web applications using the PHP scripting language and MySQL databases. Topics include PHP scripting, data-driven interactivity, writing secure PHP programs, and code frameworks.
Credits: 3
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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 1601 - Honor and Ethics in Everyday Life
An introduction to the philosophy and mechanics of the Honor System, with a focus on the concepts of ethics and integrity within the context of both the Honor System/Committee and the broader University community.
Credits: 1
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INST 1605 - History of Mr. Jefferson’s University
History of Mr. Jefferson’s University
Credits: 1
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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 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 2600 - Facilitating Honor and Ethics in Everyday Life
Students in this course facilitate the small group portion of LASE 1510. Prerequisite: Instructor permission and training as an Honor support officer.
Credits: 2
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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 practical 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 3600 - The Best of UVA: A Collection of Unforgettable Lectures
The Best of UVA: A Collection of Unforgettable Lectures
Credits: 1
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INST 4200 - Lawn Seminar
Being a responsible leader requires a broad interest and understanding of the world in all its facets: arts, science, literature, philosophy, history, politics, and current affairs. The Lawn Seminar is designed to empower students to pursue rigorous inquiry into contemporary issues using a foundation in the liberal arts. This seminar is modeled after the famous undergraduate liberal arts seminar lead by Earnest “Boots” Mead at the University.
Credits: 1
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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
Examines the five canons of the art of public speaking allowing students to learn and practice the skills needed to speak persuasively, confidently, forcefully, and intelligibly to an audience.
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 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 prevailing philosophical systems. Studies decision-making in the context of the contemporary world using examples such as business environment, faith and religion, and the political arena.
Credits: 3
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ISBU 3840 - International Business
An introduction to the practice and theory of international business. Consideration given to global trade and economic integration theory; the major instruments and procedures needed for management and operation of an international business; modes of international market entry and foreign direct investment; strategies appropriate to managing an international business; global environmental issues; and the importance of culture and ethics in international business. Prerequisite: ISBU concentration prerequisites or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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