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BIO 4942 - Mycology.
(2-3-3) Survey of the fungi; specifically the characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of the major groups of fungi, their structure, growth and development, physiology, reproduction and dispersal, genetics, ecological role and economic importance.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4944 - Lichens.
(2-3-3) Systematic survey of the lichens, including their physiology, growth and development, reproduction, ecology, economic importance, and classification. Saturday field trip is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4946 - Bryology.
(1-4-3) The structure, identification, life-history, importance of the mosses and liverworts. Fall field trip is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4948 - Plant Taxonomy.
(1-4-3) The classification and evolution of flowering plants. Emphasis on learning common families and field techniques, especially specimen preparation. Saturday field trip required.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G
Credits: 3
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BIO 4950 - Ichthyology.
(2-3-3) Study of the anatomy, physiology, systematics and zoogeography of fishes.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or BIO 3950 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4952 - Herpetology.
(2-3-3) A survey of the amphibian and reptilian classes, with emphasis
on the extant herpetofauna of “Midwest” region of the North America.
Material presented in lecture will be supplemented with laboratory
examinations of preserved specimens and filed trips to regional sites
for surveying available taxa.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or BIO 3950 and junior level standing.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4954 - Ornithology.
(2-3-3) The identification, classification, distribution, and natural history of Midwestern birds.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or BIO 3950 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4956 - Mammalogy.
(2-3-3) A study of mammals with emphasis on mammalian evolution, classification, distribution, physiology, natural history and ecology.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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BIO 4958 - Parasitology
(3-3-4) A study of parasitism as a symbiotic relationship; to include identification, systematics, life histories, pathology, and control of common parasites of animals, including humans.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1300G or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 4960 - Wetland and Aquatic Vascular Plants
(2-3-3) The study of taxonomy and ecology of wetland and aquatic plants, emphasizing those occurring in the Midwest. Field trips required.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G
Credits: 3
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BIO 4964 - Entomology
(3-3-4) A study of insects, and closely related arthropods, with regard to identification, ecology, morphology, physiology, and evolution. Methods of collection and specimen preparation are included.
Prerequisites & Notes
16 semester hours of biological sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 4984 - Organic Evolution.
(3-0-3) Fundamental principles of organic evolution stressing historical fact, evidences for and processes common to all biota.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G, 1300G, 3200, and senior-level standing.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5039 - Genetics and Evolution for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) The fundamental principles of genetics (classical, molecular,
population) and the relationship of genetics to the theory of evolution
by natural selection. A diversity of laboratory exercises will be
designed to illustrate genetic concepts basic to both animal and plant
forms. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences
degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5049A - Topics in Aquatic Ecology for Natural Science Teachers
(2-1-3) A study of techniques for sampling data and specimens that will illustrate the relationships of plants, animals and physical factors in aquatic communities. Emphasis will be on the application to secondary teaching. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences
Credits: 3
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BIO 5049T - Topics in Terrestrial Ecology for Natural Science Teachers
(2-1-3) A study of techniques for sampling data and specimens that will illustrate relationships of plants, animals and physical factors in prairie and forest communities. Emphasis will be on the application to secondary teaching. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences Program
Credits: 3
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BIO 5051 - Biotechnology Techniques for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) Instruction in laboratory applications of biotechnology in
molecular genetics and immunology. Laboratory topics include
recombinant DNA (cloning, electrophoresis) and molecular diagnostic
techniques (polymerase chain reaction, western and southern blots).
Laboratory fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5052B - Special Topics in Biology for Natural Science Teachers: Microbiology
(2-1-3) A course dealing with selected topics in biology of interest to teachers. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is taught. May be used for credit toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences Program
Credits: 3
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BIO 5052E - Special Topics in Biology for Natural Science Teachers: Plant Evolution
(2-1-3) A course dealing with selected topics in biology of interest to teachers. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is taught. May be used for credit toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences Program
Credits: 3
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BIO 5052I - Special Topics in Biology for Natural Science Teachers: Entomology
(2-1-3) A course dealing with selected topics in biology of interest to teachers. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is taught. May be used for credit toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences Program
Credits: 3
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BIO 5052P - Special Topics in Biology for Natural Science Teachers: Physiology
(2-1-3) A course dealing with selected topics in biology of interest to teachers. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is taught. May be used for credit toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the M.S. in Natural Sciences Program
Credits: 3
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BIO 5150 - Graduate Seminar.
(2-0-1) Seminar in current biological sciences literature. Required of all biological sciences graduate students. May be repeated, with maximum of two hours credit applied to graduate degree.
Credits: 1
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BIO 5200 - Stream Ecology.
(3-0-3) A description of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics in streams and rivers including an integrated study of the environmental factors affecting the composition and distribution of biota. The course will also emphasize the application of ecological principles in aquatic ecosystem protection and management.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5202 - Behavioral Ecology.
(3-0-3) The study of natural selection and how it relates to adaptive strategies of behavioral phenomena in animal populations in response to the biotic and abiotic environment. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical aspects of current topics in behavioral ecology.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5204 - Ecotoxicology and Biological Monitoring of Pollution.
(1-4-3) Characterization of pollutants and their qualitative and quantitative effects on biota. Includes laboratory investigation of biological and ecotoxicological effects of pollution.
Prerequisites & Notes
12 semester hours in the biological sciences and one year of college chemistry.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5206 - Advanced Limnology.
(2-3-3) Investigation of the functioning of lakes and reservoirs with specific regard to the relative roles of physical, chemical and biological factors in determining species distribution and abundance. Emphasis will be placed on lake and reservoir management and restoration.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5208 - Population Ecology.
(3-0-3) This course covers the structure and dynamics of populations with an emphasis on understanding how reproduction, mortality and dispersal interact to control fluctuations in population size and structure. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of models to address specific applications in conservation biology and natural resource management.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5210 - Insect Morphology and Physiology
(3-3-4) An in-depth examination of the physiological processes and
morphological adaptations by which insects function in their physical,
chemical, and biological environments. Experimental methods and
research equipment appropriate to the discipline will be introduced.
Course available Spring 2006.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3720 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 5225 - Systematics.
(3-2-3) The course provides a comprehensive survey of the theory and
methodology of biological systematics as currently practiced. The
course emphasizes practical experience in the acquisition and analysis
of systematic data, understanding of biological patterns in the context
of phylogenetic hypotheses, and hands-on experience using several
computer programs in systematic studies.
Prerequisites & Notes
16 semester hours of biological science.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5232 - Plant Cell and Tissue Culture.
(2-3-3) Techniques in the initiation, propagation, maintenance, preservation, and genetic improvement of plant cells, tissues, and organs in vitro.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3200 is recommended, but it is not required.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5250 - Biological Microtechnique
(3-3-4) Techniques in preparing biological specimens for sectioning, staining, and visualization with a microscope. Light and scanning electron microscopy will be utilized.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least 16 semester hours of biological sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5333 - Bioenergy and Bioresources
(2-2-3) This course explores the components and properties of algae and plants that make them useful for bioenergy applications. Sustainable production of crops and species is discussed, along with the environmental impact of their growth, harvest and utilization.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to an MS in the College of Sciences, or admission to the MS in Sustainable Energy.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5340 - Population Genetics.
(3-2-3) Theoretical principles of population genetics and application of experimental methodology using quantitative and analytical methods. Laboratory topics: nucleic acid analyses, enzyme electrophoresis, polytene chromosome examinations, and statistical analyses.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3200 and either BIO 4750, MAT 2250C or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5360 - Field Mycology.
(3-3-4) The collection, identification, and ecology of macrofungi.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G.
Credits: 4
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BIO 5366 - Biogeography.
(3-0-3) The study of the geographical distribution of organisms, their habitats, and the historical and biological factors that produced them.
Prerequisites & Notes
16 semester hours of biological sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5372 - Wildlife Techniques.
(2-3-3) Instruction in current wildlife techniques including habitat evaluation and manipulation, estimation of animal abundance, capture and marking, aging, radiotelemetry, necropsy and condition assessment. Fee.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5380 - Landscape Ecology.
(2-2-3) Introduction to the principles and application of landscape ecology, the study of pattern and heterogeneity across large spatial scales. Emphasis is placed on how to characterize pattern, how it develops and changes through time, and its implications for populations, communities, and ecosystem processes.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5381 - Advanced Biostatistics.
(3-0-3) Survey of methods of analysis of univariate and multivariate data from biological systems. Techniques will include: survival analysis, ANOVA, MANOVA, ordination methods and regression analysis. Focus will be on the practical application of techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 4750 or MAT 2250G; or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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BIO 5385 - Experimental Design for Laboratory and Field
(2-2-3) This course will explore the design, implementation and analysis of scientific experiments in biology from a statistical perspective for field and laboratory based studies. The course will focus on the use of modern statistical approaches that include mixed-model, permutational and multi-model procedures within the context of readily available statistical software packages.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 4750 or MAT 2250G; not concurrently.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5400 - Cell Physiology.
(3-3-4) A study of the fundamental physical and chemical processes which underlie cellular structure and function.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3520 and one course in organic chemistry.
Credits: 4
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BIO 5402 - Advanced Plant Physiology I, Plant Growth and Development.
(2-3-3) The growth and development of seed plants from germination through maturation with emphasis on water relations, nitrogen metabolism, and environmental influences.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3510 and CHM 2430; biochemistry recommended.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5404 - Advanced Plant Physiology II, Metabolism.
(2-3-3) The principles of photosynthesis, respiration, and organic translocation.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3510 and CHM 2430; biochemistry recommended.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5406 - Endocrinology.
(3-3-4) A study of endocrine glands and mechanisms of hormone action.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3520 and CHM 2430.
Credits: 4
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BIO 5460A - Special Topics in Biological Sciences
(1-4-0-1-4) Specific areas within the cohort disciplines will be given intensive study through lectures, lab, readings, reports, papers, and discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate level or permision of the instructor.
Credits: 1-4
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BIO 5900A - Research in Biological Sciences
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Intended for thesis option students conducting original research in consultation with a thesis advisor. May be repeated once for a maximum of eight semester hours in BIO 5900A, BIO 5900B, BIO 5900L, and BIO 5900M. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours in combination of 5900, 5950, and 5990 A/B may be applied to the graduate degree. Students not writing a thesis are ineligible to register for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the thesis proposal form and permission of the Coordinator, Biological Sciences Graduate Program Committee.
Credits: 1 to 6
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BIO 5900B - Research in Biological Sciences
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Intended for thesis option students conducting original research in consultation with a thesis advisor. May be repeated once for a maximum of eight semester hours in BIO 5900A, BIO 5900B, BIO 5900L, and BIO 5900M . NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours in combination of 5900A/B, 5950, and 5990 may be applied to the graduate degree. Students not writing a thesis are ineligible to register for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of BIO 5900A twice.
Credits: 1 to 6
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BIO 5900L - Research in Biological Sciences
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Intended for thesis option students conducting original research in consultation with a thesis advisor. May be repeated once for a maximum of eight semester hours in BIO 5900A and BIO 5900B, BIO5900L and BIO 5900M. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours in combination of 5900, 5950, and 5990 A/B may be applied to the graduate degree. Students not writing a thesis are ineligible to register for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the thesis proposal form and permission of the Coordinator, Biological Sciences Graduate Program Committee.
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 5900M - Research in Biological Sciences
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Intended for thesis option students conducting original research in consultation with a thesis advisor. May be repeated once for a maximum of eight semester hours in BIO 5900A and BIO 5900B, BIO5900L and BIO 5900M. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours in combination of 5900, 5950, and 5990 A/B may be applied to the graduate degree. Students not writing a thesis are ineligible to register for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of BIO 5900A or BIO 5900L twice.
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 5950 - Thesis.
(Arr.-Arr.-3 or 6) (Credit/No Credit) May be repeated for credit up to six semester hours. NOTE: For thesis option students, a maximum of nine semester hours in a combination of 5900, 5950, and 5990 may be applied to the graduate degree.
Credits: 3 or 6
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BIO 5951 - Non-credit Thesis
(0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.
Credits: 0
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BIO 5980A - Graduate Internship in Biological Sciences.
(Arr.-Arr.1-6) (Credit/No Credit) A graduate-level employment experience in the biological sciences with an agency, firm or facility approved by a faculty advisor and the coordinator of the Biological Sciences Graduate Program Committee. A written report on the internship experience is required at the completion of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
For internship option students, at least 20 semester hours of graduate credit in the Biological Sciences Graduate Program. May be repeated once for a maximum of six semester hours in BIO 5980A, BIO 5980B, and BIO 5980D. NOTE: For internship option students, a maximum of nine semester hours in a combination of 5980A/B/D and 5990 may be applied to the graduate program.
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 5980B - Graduate Internship in Biological Sciences
(Arr.-Arr.1-6) (Credit/No Credit) A graduate-level employment experience in the biological sciences with an agency, firm or facility approved by a faculty advisor and the coordinator of the Biological Sciences Graduate Program Committee. A written report on the internship experience is required at the completion of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
For internship option students, at least 20 semester hours of graduate credit in the Biological Sciences Graduate Program. May be repeated once for a maximum of six semester hours in BIO 5980A, BIO 5980B, and BIO 5980D. NOTE: For internship option students, a maximum of nine semester hours in a combination of 5980A/B/D and 5990 may be applied to the graduate program.
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 5980D - Graduate Internship in Biological Sciences
(Arr.-Arr.1-6) (Credit/No Credit) A graduate-level employment experience in the biological sciences with an agency, firm or facility approved by a faculty advisor and the coordinator of the Biological Sciences Graduate Program Committee. A written report on the internship experience is required at the completion of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
For internship option students, at least 20 semester hours of graduate credit in the Biological Sciences Graduate Program. May be repeated once for a maximum of six semester hours in BIO 5980A, BIO 5980B, and BIO 5980D. NOTE: For internship option students, a maximum of nine semester hours in a combination of 5980A/B/D and 5990 may be applied to the graduate program.
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 5990A - Independent Study I
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Advanced studies in a selected field of the biological sciences other than the thesis or internship. May be repeated once for a maximum of six semester hours of credit. NOTE: Students who do not write a thesis must apply a maximum of three semester hours of credit toward the graduate degree.
Credits: 1 to 6
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BIO 5990B - Independent Study II
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Advanced studies in a selected field of the biological sciences other than the thesis or internship. May be repeated once for a maximum of six semester hours of credit. NOTE: Students who do not write a thesis must apply a maximum of three semester hours of credit toward the graduate degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of BIO 5990A twice
Credits: 1 to 6
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BIO 5991 - Non-Credit Independent Study
(0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use non-credit thesis (5951).
Prerequisites & Notes
Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or graduate coordinator.
Credits: 0
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COM 4800 - Management of Innovation and Technology.
(3-0-3) Study of the development, adoption and implementation of new technology in industry. The focus is on the integration of business and technology strategies. Cross-listed with INT/MGT. 4800.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing and admission to the School of Business or permission of the Associate Chair.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5000 - Strategic Management
(3-0-3) The major functions of top management, the major problems that affect the success in the total organization, and the decisions that determine the direction of the enterprise. Heavy emphasis on the ethical-social responsibility with implications in strategic decision making, including value chain analysis, and internal, external, and global considerations. Includes case studies, special reports, and seminar discussion of firm management problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 2101, ECN 2801, and BUS 3010 and admission to the MBA degree program or other graduate programs.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5001 - Business Operations in Sustainable Energy Facilities
(3-0-3) Concepts and frameworks of business functions that are critical to the successful operation
of sustainable energy facilities. Students will be introduced to the accounting, financial, supply
chain, and other functions that support effective strategic and operational decision making in a
sustainable energy facility.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the MS in Sustainable Energy or the MBA programs
Credits: 3
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MBA 5010 - Accounting from a Management Perspective.
(3-0-3) Effective uses of accounting information in managerial decision-making. Applications include tasks both internal (managerial) and external (financial) to the organization.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 2101, BUS 2102, and admission to the MBA degree program or other graduate programs.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5500 - Quantitative Modeling.
(3-0-3) A study of practical statistics and operations research topics using spreadsheet models. Statistical concepts include confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-square tests, t-tests, ANOVA’s, and correlation analysis. Operations research topics will integrate finance, marketing and operation management models using spreadsheets.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 3950 and admission to the MBA or MSNS-GIS Option degree programs.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5510 - Business Research Methods.
(3-0-3) Business research methodology including the meaning of research, its sequential development, types and steps of the scientific method applied to business. Practical and academic applications are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
MBA 5500 or permission of the graduate business studies coordinator. Co-requisite: MBA 5515.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5515 - Business Research Proposal
(Arr.-Arr.-3) Proposal phase of the business research project in cooperation with an approved instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Consent of approved instructor and approval of a completed application by the graduate business studies coordinator. Co-requisite: MBA 5510.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5520 - Strategic Human Resource Management.
(3-0-3) The study of human resource management functions in the context of the organization’s mission and strategic plan, engaging in global and local operations, and incorporating legal and labor relations aspects of managing human resources. A primary focus is the coordination between management and human resource professionals in performing human resource activities, and emerging trends and challenges in human resource management.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 3010 and admission to the MBA degree program.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5530 - Communication Analysis.
(3-0-3) The course emphasizes the importance of effective principles of communication at the organizational level. The communication audit process will be used as a research tool to investigate practices in organizations in order to make recommendations for improving the organization’s communication processes and systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the MBA degree program.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5540 - International Business.
(3-0-3) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and development in international business.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the MBA program.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5550 - Marketing Management.
(3-0-3) Analysis of the strategic marketing problems confronting managers in the evaluation of marketing opportunities, selection of target markets, development of marketing strategies, planning of marketing tactics, and implementation and control of the marketing effort.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 3470 and admission to the MBA programs.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5640 - Financial Management.
(3-0-3) An investigation of the firm’s acquisition and financing activities, to include working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structure strategies, and valuation theory. The practical application of financial policy is stressed for decision-making purposes.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 3710, BUS 2810, and admission to the MBA or MSNS-GIS option programs.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5660 - Operations Management.
(3-0-3) An integrative course that is concerned with the production and distribution of goods and services. Topics that are covered in depth are operations strategy, service and product design, quality, lean manufacturing management, supply chain management and integrative technologies in operations. Cases are used to analyze situations, and to understand the impact of operations on other functional areas.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 3950 and admission to the MBA or MSNS-GIS degree programs.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5670 - Management of Information Technologies
(3-0-3) An analysis of managerial issues related to information technologies. Topics include information strategies, information systems methodologies, management of information resources, and management of innovation and change.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 3500 or ACC 3900 and admission to the MBA or GISci programs.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5680 - Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics.
(3-0-3) Organizational and business application of theory and research in individual differences, interpersonal relations, and small group dynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 3010 and admission to the MBA or MSNS-GIS degree programs.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5880 - Seminar in Business Administration.
(3-0-3) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends and developments in accounting, marketing, finance, organizational theory, communication, or information systems. Course may be repeated once, with permission of the School of Business Graduate Studies Coordinator, as topics change.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of corresponding Phase I course on topic being offered and admission to the MBA degree program.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5900 - Management Simulation
(3-0-3) Capstone course of the M.B.A. program requiring integration of knowledge and skills for business problem solving. Utilizes a nationally recognized simulation widely used in university programs and in industry. This course focuses on functions of top management, major issues affecting organizational success, decisions determining direction of the enterprise, and ethical and social responsibility implications of strategic decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the MBA program and completion of at least 15 hours of MBA coursework, including MBA 5010 or 3 hours of ACC 5000 or higher, MBA 5640, and MBA 5660.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5905 - Business Research Project
(Arr.-Arr.-3) Applied phase of the business research project where the student is engaged in intensive investigation of a topic in cooperation with an approved member of the graduate faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes
MBA 5510, MBA 5515 and consent of approved instructor and approval of a completed application by the graduate business studies coordinator. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours.
Credits: 3
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MBA 5950 - Thesis.
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) The development of the research method and completion of a research project in consultation with the MBA Coordinator and a thesis advisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the MBA program, approval of the MBA Coordinator and thesis advisor.
Credits: 3 to 6
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MBA 5951 - Non-credit Thesis
(0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.
Credits: 0
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MBA 5980 - Internship in Business Administration.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 12) (Credit/No Credit) An approved employment experience in an appropriate organization. Course may be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of three semester hours may be applied to the MBA degree program or other graduate degree programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Approval of the School of Business Graduate Studies Coordinator and admission to the MBA degree program.
Credits: 1 to 12
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MBA 5990 - Independent Study.
(Arr.-Arr.1 to 6) Investigation of a topic in consultation with the MBA Coordinator and approved instructor. Enrollment is by application. Course may be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950, 5990, and 5997.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the MBA program, approval of the School of Business Graduate Studies Coordinator and instructor.
Credits: 1 to 6
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MBA 5991 - Non-Credit Independent Study
(0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use non-credit thesis (5951).
Prerequisites & Notes
Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or the graduate coordinator.
Credits: 0
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MBA 5997 - Study Abroad.
(3-0-3) This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Eastern Illinois University’s Master of Business Administration Program. Course may be repeated once. Note: A maximum nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of MBA 5950, 5990, and 5997.
Credits: 3
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MIS 4850 - Systems Security
(3-0-3) Study of theories, principles and techniques of information systems security. This course covers basic security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security, cryptography, as well as operational and organizational security.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior, Senior or Graduate standing, BUS 3500 or ACC 3900, or permission of the Associate Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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MIS 4860 - Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
(3-0-3) Study of the techiniques and the methods of ethical hacking, security testing, and network defense. Students gain experience with the tools and techniques used by security professionals in order to locate and fix vulnerabilities in companies’ network defenses.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 3500 or permission of the Associate Chair.
Credits: 3
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MIS 5105 - Electronic Commerce
(3-0-3) Study of managerially oriented topics related to conducting business electronically including business models and strategies, security and integration, marketing in the e-commerce environment, and e-commerce support services.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 3500 or ACC 3900 or permission of the Coordinator, Graduate Business Studies.
Credits: 3
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Career and Technical Education |
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CTE 4913 - Organization and Administration of Cooperative Occupational Education.
(3-0-3) Introduction to cooperative education programs, program needs, resources, constraints, public relations, and policy development are analyzed.
Credits: 3
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CTE 4923 - Coordination Techniques for Cooperative Occupational Education.
(3-0-3) Methods and techniques for preparation of teacher coordinators. Student selection, training agreements, training plans, legal requirements, related class management, individualized instruction, and program evaluation are emphasized.
Credits: 3
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Chemistry |
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CHM 4750 - Environmental Chemistry.
(3-0-3) The chemistry of environmental processes and chemical contaminants in the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere; the impact of energy generation on the global environment; the toxicology of specific chemical compounds.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHM 2730, CHM 2430 or CHM 2840.
Credits: 3
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CHM 4770 - Molecular Spectroscopy.
(0-6-2) Application of spectroscopic techniques to study molecular structures, properties and dynamics. Methods used include vibrational and rotational spectroscopy, laser spectroscopy, and computational techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHM 3915 (with a grade of C or better) and CHM 3920 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
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CHM 4790 - Medicinal Chemistry.
(3-0-3) Basic principles of pharmacology, drug-receptor interaction, physiochemical properties as related to biological activity; synthesis of medicinally important molecules including strategic considerations.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHM 2840 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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CHM 4800 - Selected Topics in Chemistry.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) A course in a selected area of chemistry. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is taught.
Prerequisites & Notes
Variable depending on topic.
Credits: 1 to 3
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CHM 4860 - Advanced Biochemistry.
(3-0-3) Topics may include protein structure and function, enzyme mechanisms, transcription, DNA replication, regulation of DNA expression, and cellular signaling pathways.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHM 3460 or CHM 3450 with instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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CHM 4900 - Inorganic Chemistry II.
(3-0-3) Bonding, structures, and reactivity of inorganic, organometallic, and bioinorganic compounds.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHM 2310 with a grade of C or better; CHM 3910 (or concurrent enrollment therein.)
Credits: 3
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CHM 4915 - Advanced Laboratory
(1-6-3) An interdisciplinary laboratory course featuring experiments in inorganic, organic, and organometallic chemistry. Experiments will emphasize advanced techniques of chemical research, including the synthesis and characterization of important classes of inorganic, organic, and organometallic compounds.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHM 2840, 2845, 3780, and 4900. Prior completion of CHM 3915 recommended.
Credits: 3
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CHM 5000 - Graduate Seminar I.
(Arr.-Arr.-0) Open only to students in M.S. in Chemistry program.
Credits: 0
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CHM 5001 - Graduate Seminar II.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) A thorough literature search of a recent development in chemistry and the presentation of a talk based on this search.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHM 5000 (three semesters).
Credits: 1
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CHM 5002 - Introduction to Graduate Chemical Research.
(1-0-1) This course will provide instruction in the areas of laboratory safety, chemical literature, and ethics in science.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the graduate program in chemistry.
Credits: 1
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CHM 5003 - Critical Reading of Chemical Literature.
(1-0-1) Introduction to the critical reading, analysis and discussion of chemical literature with emphasis on topics of current interest.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in graduate program. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 2 hours or 2 times.
Credits: 1
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CHM 5007 - Energy Chemistry
(3-0-3) This course reviews the thermochemistry of traditional hydrocarbon fuels including petroleum, natural gas, and coal, the chemical reactions and materials involved in battery technology, solar energy conversion using organic photovoltaics, and energy related biomolecules and their metabolic and biochemical transformation into fuel-grade molecules. Students will gain a general understanding of chemical bonding and energy stored in chemical bonds as well as energy-related biomolecules and their catabolism. In addition, students will gain comprehensive knowledge of microbial and biochemical bioprocesses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy degree program or permission of Chemistry Department Chair. Recommended courses include college algebra, general chemistry, and one semester of organic chemistry.
Credits: 3
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CHM 5040 - Chemical Analysis for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) Designed for science teachers to provide practical experience in the design and implementation of laboratory experiments in chemical analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
Two semesters of college chemistry or permission of instructor. May be used for credit toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree only.
Credits: 3
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CHM 5050 - Organic Chemistry for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) Designed to provide teachers with an understanding of the basic concepts of organic chemistry, especially as they apply to pre-college teaching. Everyday applications will be included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Two semesters of college chemistry or permission of the instructor. May be used for credit toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree only.
Credits: 3
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CHM 5070 - Advanced General Chemistry for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) A non-calculus based course focussing on topics such as chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes
Two semesters of college chemistry or permission of the instructor. May be used for credit toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree only.
Credits: 3
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CHM 5080 - Special Topics in Chemistry for Natural Science Teachers.
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 3) A course in a selected area of chemistry for science teachers. May be repeated for credit if a different topic is taught. May be used for credit toward M.S. in Natural Sciences degree only.
Credits: 1 to 3
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