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BIOL 6421 - Plant Taxonomy I
2 credits
Laboratory course developing understanding of vascular plant structures by showing students how they are used in plant classification and identification, how they affect a plant’s adaptive ability, and how they differ among major plant groups. Students learn how to use identification keys and document vegetation studies. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional reading, recitation, writing, or lab work is required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610 .
Cross-listed as: BIOL 4421 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 6422 - Plant Taxonomy II
1 credit
In this field and laboratory course, students develop ability to recognize the most common plant families in Western North America, to use principles of phylogenetic analysis in plant biology, and to understand how plant classification systems have changed over time. As an integral part of the course, students prepare a pre-semester, summer plant field collection. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional work is required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 4421 and permission of instructor.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 4422 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6440 - Plant Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology I
3 credits
Examines background and recent advances. Students analyze and discuss structure, genome, molecular, development, and photosynthesis topics from a research perspective. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 , BIOL 5210 ; CHEM 3700 or CHEM 5710 .
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5440 and PSC 6440 /PSC 5440 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 6450 - Plant Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology II
3 credits
Examines background and recent advances. Students analyze and discuss cell wall, growth regulator, and environmental response topics from research perspective. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 , BIOL 5210 , CHEM 3700 or CHEM 5710 .
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5450 and PSC 6450 /PSC 5450 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 6510 - Insect-Plant Interactions
2 credits
Ecology, evolution, and physiology of the interactions between insects and plants, including herbivory, defenses/compensations of plants to insect attack, pollination, and other mutualisms.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6520 - Ecological Vertebrate Physiology
3 credits
Physiological responses and adaptations of vertebrates to physical, chemical, and biological environments. Bioenergetics at the species level. Three lectures.
Prerequisite/Restriction: One course in physiology and one course in ecology.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BIOL 6590 - Animal Community Ecology
4 credits
Concepts and controversies in modern community ecology emphasizing aquatic and terrestrial animals. Covers the community concept, diversity and stability, null models, relative importance of competition and predation, food webs, disturbance, metapopulations, biogeography, and new directions. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2220 , STAT 3000 .
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5590 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6600 - Comparative Animal Physiology
3 credits
Principles and mechanisms of physiology in vertebrate and invertebrate animals. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 and one of CHEM 1110 , CHEM 1120 , and CHEM 1220 ; or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5600 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BIOL 6630 - Endocrinology
3 credits
Molecular, cellular and physiological aspects of the endocrine system in vertebrates, presented with a species comparative approach. Clinical aspects and diseases associated with dysfunction of the endocrine system.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: , ,
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Odd Years
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BIOL 6690 - Medical Histology
3 credits
Microscopic anatomy and physiology of normal domestic animal’s cells, tissues, organs, and system.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2200 or BIOL 1620 ; or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5690 and ADVS 6690 /ADVS 5690 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6700 - General Pathology
3 credits
Introduction to the principles of gross, microscopic, and physiological changes associated with diseases of domestic animals.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 6690 /BIOL 5690 /ADVS 6690 /ADVS 5690 .
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5700 and ADVS 6700 /ADVS 5700 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BIOL 6740 - Cellular Communication by Small Molecules and Proteins
3 credits
Using post-translational modifications, small molecules, and protein motifs in cellular communication. Variances in the communication systems related to disease state and/or cell stress and therapeutic strategies to manipulate the communication systems.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5700 or CHEM 6700 or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed as: CHEM 6740 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BIOL 6750 - Topics in Biology
1-3 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3 |
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BIOL 6800 - Biology Seminar
1 credit
Format for general graduate-level seminar topics.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1 |
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BIOL 6820 - Plant Biology/Pathology Seminar
1 credit
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1 |
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BIOL 6830 - Entomology Seminar
1 credit
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1 |
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BIOL 6840 - Zoology Seminar
1 credit
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1 |
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BIOL 6850 - Microbiology Seminar
1 credit
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5850 .
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1 |
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BIOL 6870 - Ecology Seminar
1 credit
The Ecology Center schedules regular seminars throughout the school year with ecological scientists from other institutions participating. Ecology majors are required to attend a minimum of 10 such lectures.
Cross-listed as: ENVS 6870 , PSC 6870 , WATS 6870 , and WILD 6870 .
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1 |
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BIOL 6910 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
Individual or group study under faculty guidance.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3 |
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BIOL 6960 - Graduate General Ecology
credits
General concepts, history, and issues in all major areas of the science of ecology including: environmental biophysics; and physiological, behavioral, evolutionary, community, ecosystem, and applied ecology in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.
Cross-listed as: ENVS 6960 , PSC 6960 , WATS 6960 , and WILD 6960 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6970 - Thesis Research
1-12 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12 |
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BIOL 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement
1-9 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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BIOL 7750 - Topics in Biology
1-3 credits
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3 |
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BIOL 7970 - Dissertation Research
1-12 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12 |
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BIOL 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement
1-9 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
Building Construction and Construction Management (USU Eastern) |
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BCCM 1010 - Building Construction Safety
1 credit
A study of OSHA and common safety rules for use of hand tools, power tools, ladders, scaffolds, etc. Also covers concepts of waste disposal and maintaining a clean working environment.
Campus: USU Eastern only
1 |
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BCCM 1150 - Basic Print Reading
2 credits
For anyone who needs to learn how to interpret and understand the drawings used in the construction industry. Prints provide a common set of information for all parties involved in the design and construction of a building. Theory of projection architectural symbols, materials, and construction methods are covered. Information taken from plot plans, foundation plans, floor plans, elevation drawings, details, and specifications will be stressed.
Campus: USU Eastern only
2 |
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BCCM 2010 - Framing and Concrete Theory
3 credits
Theory of framing layout techniques, including floors, stairways, and roofs in typical residential construction. Principles and methods of concrete construction including forming, placement, finishing, and testing of concrete footings, walls, and slabs in residential and commercial construction.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2030 - Framing Lab
3 credits
Application of techniques in floor, wall, roof, and stair layout and framing. These techniques are taught through foundation to roof on-site construction of a full-size project home.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2080 - Concrete Construction Lab
3 credits
Experience in forming, placing, finishing, and placing of concrete in actual construction settings including footings, walls, and slabs.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2090 - Concrete II
3 credits
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2100 - Finish Interior and Exterior Theory
3 credits
Covers the study of materials, energy and heat loss, and methods used in interior construction. Includes instruction on insulation, drywall, interior finish, handrails, moldings, and cabinets.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2125 - Basic Cabinet Making and Millwork
3 credits
Students will become familiar with the advanced set-ups and operations of the tools and machines used in cabinetmaking and millwork. Students will explore several different types of construction methods and styles, e.g. frace frame, European, casework, raised panel door, decorative use of molding and trim, and stains and finishes. Students will be introduced to the role of cabinetmaking in the world today, as well as participating in the design, construction, and finish of their own project.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2130 - Finish Lab
3 credits
Application of insulation, wallboard, interior finish, handrails, moldings, and cabinets by on-site construction.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2170 - Exterior Construction Lab
3 credits
Practice and application of methods and materials of exterior construction.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2200 - Construction Management
3 credits
Covers the theory of project organization, contracts, change orders, records, and project supervision.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2230 - Construction Management Lab I
3 credits
Practice and application of construction management techniques through organization and supervision of layout and framing in an on-site construction setting.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2240 - Construction Estimating
3 credits
Principles of construction estimating including take-offs, labor costs, equipment costs, overhead expenses and markups. Limited exposure to computer applications in construction estimating may also be taught.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2250 - Construction Management Lab II
3 credits
Practice and application of construction management techniques through organization and supervision of interior construction.
Campus: USU Eastern only
3 |
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BCCM 2270 - Building Codes and Inspections
2 credits
Covers the nature and use of building codes and zoning ordinances. Also covers inspection procedures used to enforce building codes and ordinances.
Campus: USU Eastern only
2 |
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BCCM 2500 - Specialty Construction Lab
2 credits
Practice and application methods and materials in exterior construction for second year building construction students.
Campus: USU Eastern only
2 |
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BCCM 2600 - Contractor Preparation
2 credits
Review of the construction industry, business ownership, company organization, bidding procedures, contracts, bonds and insurance, labor laws, lien laws, and cost management.
Campus: USU Eastern only
2 |
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BCCM 2977 - Cooperative Education
1-3 credit
Provides supervised on-the-job experience for students in most aspects of building construction and construction management. The student establishes learning objectives, hours to be worked, and a credit agreement with the instructor at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3 |
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BCCM 2988 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
Individual work approved by instructor. May prepare for State Examinations. Time and credit to be arranged.
Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3 |
Business |
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BUS 1000 - Business by Design
3 credits
Intended to foster lively dialogue around the foundational theories and practices designed to serve the mission, vision, and purpose of highly effective organizations. Organizing frame for the course primarily based on historical and contemporary readings in business and the social sciences. As students are exposed to theory and practice and encouraged to read broadly, course fosters a commitment to lifelong learning.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BUS 2000 - Foundations for International Summer Programs
3 credits
Provides context for each of the Huntsman School’s summer programs and provides a basis for understanding differences in the business and economic environments of program countries. Topics covered include political, historical, economic, and cultural factors that shape the social and business environment of the countries to be visited; relations between program countries; and relations between program countries and the United States.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Huntsman School Summer Program.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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BUS 2100 - Business, Science, and Global Society
3 credits
Explores the interface of business and science, particularly the application of principles of life science to addressing contemporary challenges of global society. Examines scientific bases of issues related to growing and evolving communities, as well as how business can play a role in enacting positive change.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3 |
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BUS 2250 - Introductory Internship
1-9 credits
Introductory-level experience in a career-related position approved by the Cooperative Education Office. One credit for every 75 hours of internship experience, with a maximum of 9 credits. A maximum of 12 credits of BUS 2250 and BUS 4250 combined can be counted toward the minimum degree requirements for the Huntsman School of Business.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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BUS 3010 - Intermediate Accounting I
3 credits
Study at the intermediate level in accounting theory and practice relating to financial reporting of assets.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; grade of B- or better in ACCT 2010 ; completion of entrance exam (www.huntsman.usu.edu/acct/)
3 |
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BUS 3020 - Intermediate Accounting II
3 credits
Study at the intermediate level in accounting theory and practice relating to financial reporting of liabilities and equities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3010 .
3 |
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BUS 3100 - Survey of Management Information Systems (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Survey of business uses of information technology, emphasizing vocabulary, concepts, career emphases, and systems components. Includes general systems theory and business functional information subsystems (e.g., accounting, management, finance, and marketing).
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; OSS 1400 or equivalent.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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BUS 3110 - Management Fundamentals (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Study of the role of management, leadership theory, defining goals, organizing work, and managing performance.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
3 |
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BUS 3250 - Discussion With Business Leaders
1 credit
Introduces current business trends, issues, and problems. This is accomplished through readings and discussions, as well as by required attendance at Dean’s Convocation, Partner’s in Business, and other appropriate business seminars.
Repeatable for credit
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1 |
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BUS 3310 - Managerial Cost Accounting
3 credits
Intermediate level of accounting and interpretation of accounting information for internal decision-making and control.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; ACCT 2020 ; completion of entrance exam (www.huntsman.usu.edu/acct/)
3 |
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BUS 3330 - Essentials of Database Systems
3 credits
Includes essential theory of database systems in areas such as E/R design, relational design, the SQL language, and distributed databases.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MIS 2100 , completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
3 |
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BUS 3400 - Finance Fundamentals (QI)
QI Quantitative Intensive
3 credits
Study of basic financial management principles, methods, and policies for business.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; ACCT 2010 ; MATH 1050 ; choose one statistics course from STAT 1040 , STAT 2300 , STAT 3000 , or PSY 2800 .
3 |
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BUS 3410 - Federal Income Tax I
3 credits
Study of tax law and procedures for individuals, with an introduction to corporations and other entities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
3 |
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BUS 3500 - Marketing Principles
3 credits
Study of basic marketing principles, functions, concepts, and terminology.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
3 |
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BUS 3510 - Business Programming
3 credits
Includes basics of business systems development using programming languages supporting the Windows environment.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MIS 2100 , completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
3 |
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BUS 3610 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3 credits
Introduction to entrepreneurship and the initial developmental processes of new ventures. Helps students become familiar with entrepreneurship, its role in the economy, and its viability as a career path. Focuses on identifying and analyzing potential business opportunities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.
3 |
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BUS 3620 - Developing Entrepreneurial Competencies
3 credits
Focuses on the development of persuasion, delegation, organizational, leadership, and other practical competencies for individuals who launch businesses and/or play a significant role in their growth.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.
3 |
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BUS 3700 - Operations Management Fundamentals
3 credits
Study of basic concepts and tools relating to managing the operations of a business.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; MATH 1100 or MATH 1210 ; STAT 2300 or STAT 3000 .
3 |
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BUS 3710 - Interpersonal and Team Skills
3 credits
Focuses on the role of teams and interpersonal relationships in emerging organizations. Designed to help individuals and teams learn the skills needed for organizational effectiveness. Uses examples and exercises relevant to emerging organizations.
3 |
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BUS 3820 - International Ventures
3 credits
Explores international culture and content of entrepreneurship, the impact of globalization on emerging businesses, and the pressures and complexities of operating in global markets, including the processes of managing multicultural resources.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.
3 |
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BUS 4010 - Selected Topics in Finance
3 credits
Selected topics in finance pursued in depth. Topics may vary.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3400 .
3 |
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BUS 4020 - Selected Topics in Marketing
3 credits
Selected topics in marketing pursued in depth. Topics may vary.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3500 .
3 |
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BUS 4030 - Selected Topics in Management
3 credits
Selected topics in management pursued in depth. Topics may vary.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
3 |
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BUS 4040 - Selected Topics in Human Resources
3 credits
Selected topics in human resources pursued in depth. Topics may vary.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.
3 |
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BUS 4050 - Selected Topics in Information Systems
3 credits
Selected topics in information systems pursued in depth. Topics may vary.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BUS 3330 , completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
3 |
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BUS 4200 - Advanced Accounting
3 credits
Explores accounting principles and theory relating to business combinations, nonprofit organizations, and governmental accounting.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in BUS 3010 ; admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer alternate years
3 |
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BUS 4250 - Advanced Internship
1-9 credits
Advanced or middle-level internship experience in a career-related position approved by the Cooperative Education Office. One credit for every 75 hours of internship experience, with a maximum of 9 credits.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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BUS 4410 - Taxation of Business Entities
3 credits
Examines federal taxation of partnerships, S-corporations, estates and trusts, and other special entities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, grade of B or better in BUS 3010 ; BUS 3410 ; admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall alternate years
3 |
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BUS 4500 - Accounting Systems
3 credits
Studies concepts underlying the accounting systems’ computerized support of business processes. Covers accounting systems development, internal controls, security, and systems auditing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in BUS 3010 ; admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall alternate years
3 |
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BUS 4510 - Auditing Principles
3 credits
Teaches fundamental principles and techniques of financial statement auditing. Also addresses internal controls, professional ethics, legal environment, auditing standards, and fraud detection.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in BUS 3010 ; admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring altnernate years
3 |
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BUS 4530 - Fundamentals of Marketing Research
3 credits
Examines the marketing research process. Develops skills in research using secondary data, primary qualitative data, and primary quantitative data. Helps students make sound business decisions based on analysis of research data.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BUS 4580 - New Venture Finance
3 credits
Focuses on developing practical experience with generating feasible financial projections, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and entrepreneurial funding (venture capital, angel investing, debt financing, bootstrapping, etc.).
Prerequisite/Restriction: BUS 3400 ; ACCT 2010 , ACCT 2020 ; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BUS 4620 - Advanced Business Planning
3 credits
Theoretical and practical aspects of starting or buying a business. Includes development of a business plan, conducting due diligence for buying a business, valuation, and related topics.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BUS 4710 - Entrepreneurship Project
3 credits
Students plan and complete advanced entrepreneurship projects that may include developing their own business, a significant consulting project with a start-up or growth business, or other approved project.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.
3 |
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BUS 4880 - Business Strategy (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Capstone course dealing with the processes of operating a business venture. Emphasizes market entry, finance, operations, managing growth, business ethics, and social responsibility. Addresses entrepreneurial issues and global strategies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3110 , BUS 3400 , BUS 3500 , BUS 3700 .
3 |
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BUS 5100 - Systems Analysis and Design and Project Management
3 credits
Requires students to build an information system using state-of-the-art analysis and design principles, as well as project management essentials. The project must be completed for an external organization using state-of-the-art software.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BUS 3330 , BUS 3510 , completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
3 |
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BUS 6250 - Graduate Internship
1-6 credits
Graduate-level internship in a career-related position for graduate students wishing to develop or expand their occupational experience. Maximum of 6 credits.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6 |
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BUS 6310 - MBA Career Development
0.5 credit
Provides background in theory and practice of career development, including student assessment, organizational entry, and career planning and mentoring.
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BUS 6860 - Applied Business Research
3 credits
Provides students with the capability to design and conduct applied business research projects in all areas of business. Introduces students to the philosophy of science, research design, measurement and scaling, reliability and validity, communication of research results, and other topics.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BUSN 1010 - Business Principles
BSS Breadth Social Sciences
3 credits
For all students wanting a greater understanding of business. It is an examination of the role of business and commerce through history and how it shapes modern society. Students will study both classical and current theories of management, human relations and motivation, ethics and social responsibility. Emphasis will also be placed on factors needed for organizations to become and remain competitive in the global marketplace.
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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BUSN 1021 - Personal Finance
3 credits
Designed for all students. Introduction to personal financial planning throughout all stages of life. Emphasis is placed on planning for, acquiring, protecting and investing wealth to meet personal financial objectives.
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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BUSN 1050 - Business Mathematics (MA)
MA Mathematics
3 credits
Required for students working towards a Certificate of Completion or an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration. Examines common business practices and their associated math procedures. Designed to provide a solid preparation and foundation for students who are going on to course work or careers in accounting, management, marketing, finance, and small business or for individuals who wish to become better informed consumers. Topics include: discounts, markups/markdowns, payroll, promissory notes, time value of money, consumer and business credit, interpretation of financial statements, inventory, depreciation, and an introduction to business statistics.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or higher
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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BUSN 1091 - Business Presentations
3 credits
Designed to help students develop skills in the art of expressing themselves by visually presenting business topics or proposals to individuals or groups. A variety of business presentations are given using microcomputer presentation software.
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring Summer on demand only
3 |
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BUSN 1310 - Introduction to Business Management
2 credits
Covers an overview of management functions and roles and will specifically examine organizational and strategic planning, organizational design, the staffing process, and control systems. Course is required for students working towards an Associate of Science in Business Administration.
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BUSN 1400 - Introduction to Hospitality Management
3 credits
Recommended elective for students working towards an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Hospitality. Provides a basic understanding of businesses in the hospitality field. Explores management functions and responsibilities from a hospitality perspective. Introduces students to career opportunities in hospitality management.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BUSN 1500 - Business Leadership Club
1 credit
Course is the business department’s vehicle for student practical involvement and leadership development. In addition to campus and community service projects, students may join the national business organizations PBL and/or DEX where they can network and participate in state and national leadership building activities.
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BUSN 2050 - Business Law
4 credits
Introduces the student to the fundamental yet dynamic nature of the legal environment among businesses, government and consumers. These relationships include questions of constitutional law, legal reasoning, ethics and procedures. Torts, crimes, contracts, property (real, personal and intellectual), physical environment, employment, agency, commercial transactions and bankruptcy are but a few issues facing national and international business.
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BUSN 2160 - Introduction to Business Finance
3 credits
Introductory course in business finance. Course topics will include the financial sector, financial analysis, budgeting, the time value of money, sources of financing, the cost of capital, and basic securities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: A basic understanding of algebra. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken after the student as completed .
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: On demand only
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BUSN 2200 - Business Communications
3 credits
Course is required for students working towards an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration. Designed to give students the knowledge and opportunity to write clear, concise, and correct business correspondence. Focuses on the most common forms of business writing: sales letters, memos, proposals, research reports and resumes. The proper format of business writing is presented and stressed and emphasis is also placed on editing and proofreading in order to produce “mistake-free” correspondence.
Prerequisite/Restriction: An introductory English composition course ( ) and a word-processing course. Transfer students are required to earn a “B” or better to transfer this course.
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BUSN 2201 - Marketing Concepts
3 credits
An overview of the marketing function emphasizing concepts and terminology. Covers the components of the marketing mix, opportunities available in marketing, and the relationship between marketing and the world of business.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BUSN 2202 - International Marketing
3 credits
For the student who desires to investigate the challenges of doing business in an increasingly global environment. Lectures and in-class discussions place special emphasis on the cultural and social diversity of international markets, marketing strategies of global firms, and the challenges of international pricing, distribution, advertising and product development.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BUSN 2211 - Introduction to Advertising
2 credits
Introduces students to the basic techniques used in advertising. Teaches the use of marketing information and research to develop effective advertising campaigns for different media. Other topics include basic design skills, advertising terminology, examples of effective advertising and simple market research.
Prerequisite/Restriction: An introductory course in marketing, such as , is recommended.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BUSN 2241 - Retail Merchandising
2 credits
An overview of the retailing process, the environment within which it operates, and the institutions and functions that are performed by retailers.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BUSN 2251 - Consumer Behavior
3 credits
Designed to apply psychological, sociological, economic and anthropological influences to the purchasing and the consumption of goods and services by the ultimate consumer.
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BUSN 2320 - Small Business Management - CTE (HR)
HR Human Relations
3 credits
Examines the many aspects of establishing and/or managing a small business. In addition to the basic underpinnings of a small business, the course focuses on human resource management, ethics, business communications, financial management and managing the growth and expansion.
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