Individual Three Credit Hour Courses

This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of financial management, including basic financial analysis, working capital management, planning and forecasting, security valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, leverage and capital structure, and international financial management.

This course is designed to provide an extensive analysis of the marketing mix and how it can be standardized for transnational markets. The course will present techniques used to identify potential markets of products and/or services in the global marketplace.

This course focuses on the causes and composition of international trade and policies used to control or promote it, the balance of payments as an accounting framework and as a framework for macroeconomics adjustments, and foreign exchange markets and institutions.

(GE-SocSci)  This course is designed to introduce students to the field of criminology, the scientific study of crime, and related theories.  Exploration of the development of criminal law, how crime is defined, trends and patterns of crime, and who is most likely to be a victim of crime will be covered.  This course is designed as an overview analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of current theories of crime and causation from an objective point of view.

This course allows students to study the criminal justice systems of six model nations. Common aspects of criminal justice systems, which includes policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice, will be compared and contrasted. Issues such as transnational crime, supranational crime, terrorism, and their impact on criminal justice systems worldwide will be explored.

This course is a study of ideas that have shaped our cultures, beliefs, and understanding from the Renaissance to the present. Students will examine the cultural contexts of the works and will consider the universal doctrines and themes these works suggest.

This is an overview of current topics in public health and will center on discussions regarding U.S. healthcare reform and the effect of globalization of national economies on the health of populations. Analysis of public health efforts in light of natural disasters coupled with practical application of the best practices in the field and discussion centered on the social and ethical challenges of devising public policy will also be focal points for this course.

(GE-WHis) This course is a study of the growth and interactions of world cultures and concentrates on the history of the world since 1500. The emphasis is on the interaction of the West with other civilizations after the industrial and scientific revolutions. Colonialism, imperialism, and non-Western nationalist movements will be considered, along with the development of the current world situation. All sections may be taken for Honors Program credit. Not open to students with credit in HIS 22100.

This course will introduce students to basic computer terminology and computer usage.  Topics will include discussion of computer hardware and software components, user functions, file storage and organization, application usage, the Internet, and information security.  This course requires lab time outside of class meeting times.

This course focuses on developing Windows applications using Visual Basic. The goal of this course is for students to learn to build Visual Basic.Net applications with multiple forms and dialog boxes, create menus and sub-menus for program control, and access database files. Essentials of Visual Basic.Net environment are presented including objects, properties, methods, and code structures. Lab fee required.

This is an introductory hands-on course focused on the creation of web applications for deployment on multiple platforms such as personal computers, tablets, and smartphones. Topics will include connectivity, interface design, application architectures, and programming. Students will gain skills necessary to develop applications that utilize the unique hardware and communication capabilities of a variety of devices. This course is project based and will likely require extensive time commitment outside of class time.  Lab fee required.

This course is designed to give the student advanced knowledge of the Java programming language. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamental syntax and semantics of Java for applications. Other topics covered will include variables; data types and expressions; control structures including branching and looping; programmer defined classes; arrays; Graphical User Interfaces; and database access. Lab fee required.

This course is designed to provide working knowledge of object oriented programming using C++. Students will learn the basic concepts of object-oriented programming (OOP) and object oriented software design. The fundamental control structures of C and C++ will be presented. Students will also learn to build objects using classes, define operations on objects, and use predefined classes in C++.

This course provides an introduction to programming using the C# language. Emphasis is placed upon the development of correct, efficient programs that are easy to maintain. Topics include problem analysis, program design, documentation, testing, and debugging. Basic features of the C# programming language are covered.

This course will introduce students to the Linux Operating System, with concentrations in security and automation. Topics include Linux Shell Programming, Perl Programming, Kernels, File Systems, System Administration, TCP/IP Networking, Web Environments, TCP/IP Socket Programming, and other business applications for Linux Systems. Lab fee required.

This course is an introductory Information Systems Analysis and Design course for business analysts, project managers, infrastructure analysts, system analysts, and change management analysts. Information Systems Analysis and Design presents a practical approach to information technology and system development. Throughout the course, students will learn how to translate business requirements into information systems that support a company's short- and long-term objectives. Classical and structured tools for describing data flow, data structure, process flow, file design, input and output design, and program specifications will be applied to documenting systems. Lab fee required.

This is a computer-based self-paced course for students who need to review the basics of mathematics.  Topics include order of algebraic operations, fractions, proportions, percents, exponents, scientific notation and calculator computations, simple graphs and diagrams, linear and quadratic equation solving, and word problems. This course will not earn elective credit (thus, does not count toward the 120 hours required for graduation), nor will it transfer the general education requirement in mathematics.

(GE-AmGovHis)  This course focuses on introducing students to the skills involved in political analysis.  Attention is focused on examining key terms such as "democracy" and "politics" as well as providing students students with an overview of American national government.