2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Oct 04, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

  • LEC — Lecture
  • LAB — Laboratory
  • DIS — Distance Education
  • CLN — Clinic
  • EX — Experiential
  • IND — Individual Study
  • SD — Studio
 

Engineering

  
  • ENGR 18600 - First Year Seminar For Engineers


    Credit Hours: 1.00. The course will provide the foundations for students enabling them to: learn to succeed, work together in teams, understand the field chosen for study, and orient to the University life and environs. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    General Education: First Year Experience


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  • ENGR 18900 - C++ Language Programming For Engineering and Technology Applications


    Prerequisite(s): MA 1110 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR (MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MA 16700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MA 22300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to “C++” language programming. Course topics include data types, control flow, operators and expressions. Applications to engineering and technology.. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ENGR 19000 - Elementary Engineering Design


    Prerequisite(s): MA 15900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR APPL FOR MIN. SCORE OF 085

    Credit Hours: 2.00. An introduction to engineering design. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ENGR 19500 - First-Year Engineering Projects


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Topics vary. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ENGR 22000 - Introductory Engineering III


    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 16000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 1.00. Continuation of ENGR 160. Further lectures on the engineering profession and a continuation of computer programming design and implementation. Emphasis on engineering applications. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ENGR 45000 - Engineering Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): MA 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ENGR 17100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ENGR 18100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Preparation for the senior design project course, ENGR 46100. Case studies are used to examine how a major project is accomplished, from start to finish. Ways to avoid and/or correct design problems are examined. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ENGR 45100 - Engineering Analysis II


    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 45000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced engineering methods and applied math to prepare students for the senior design project course, ENGR 46100. The course will focus on numerical techniques in engineering analysis including finite element analysis, finite difference analysis, quadrature and more. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ENGR 46100 - Engineering Design Experience


    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 17100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ENGR 18100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ENGR 45000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Capstone project course, designed to integrate the various subjects the student has studied. Both individual and group project formats may be used. An oral presentation and written project report is required at the end of the semester. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ENGR 49900 - Engineering


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 9.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Entomology

  
  • ENTM 20600 - General Entomology


    Credit Hours: 2.00. A general course on insect structure, function, biology, ecology and population management. Coordinated with the ENTM 20700 laboratory as an introductory course in entomology. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ENTM 20700 - General Entomology Laboratory


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory exercises parallel topics presented in ENTM 20600. Insect structures and function are studied as a basis for learning to identify insects and other arthropods. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ENTM 20800 - Insects Of Field And Forage Crops Laboratory


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory experiences focus on recognition, biology, and management of economically important insects of field and forage crops. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ENTM 20900 - Insects Of Livestock And Companion Animal Laboratory


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory experiences focus on recognition, biology, and management of economically important insects of domestic animals. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ENTM 21700 - Insects In Elementary Education


    Credit Hours: 1.00. A laboratory class designed for students preparing for a career in elementary education. Students will learn to use insects in the classroom as learning tools to achieve educational objectives relevant to their intended grade level. Enrollment should be limited to elementary and secondary education majors. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ENTM 31700 - Insects in Agricultural Education


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is designed for students preparing for a career in agricultural education. Students will learn to use insects in the classroom as learning tools to achieve educational objectives relevant to middle school and secondary schools. Course meets during weeks 1-5. Typically offered Spring.


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Entrepreneur

  
  • ENTR 10000 - Introduction To Entrepreneurship


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic business skills are surveyed and case studies of successful entrepreneurs will be studied to develop a broad understanding of this important force in the economy. Guest speakers and selected readings will introduce the student to the scope of opportunities that exist for entrepreneurs. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ENTR 10100 - Entrepreneurship In Arts And Design


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic business skills are surveyed and case studies of successful self-employed artists and entrepreneurs will be studied to develop a broad understanding of this important force in the economy. Guest speakers and selected readings will introduce the student to the scope of opportunities that exist for converting artistic and design skills into self-employment and entrepreneurship. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ENTR 25000 - Opportunity Identification


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is for those who are seriously interested in starting a new business. Too many businesses are started on the basis of hunches, or trying to copy others. This course will prepare students to systematically search for and evaluate business opportunities that not only fit the prevailing economic environment, but also match the in individual’s needs and experiences. Permission of Department required. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ENTR 30000 - Growing The Firm


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Emphasizes the strategic management of growth associated with a rapidly changing business,as distinguished from “small business management”, which could include small enterprise units that are static. Teaches the practical aspects of managing a growing business on a day-to-day basis. Practical application to “intrapreneurship”, such as growing a division or department within a larger organization. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ENTR 30100 - Introduction To Technical Entrepreneurship


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic business skills are surveyed and case studies of successful entrepreneurs in high-tech businesses and will be studied to develop a broad understanding of this important force in the economy. Guest speakers and selected readings will introduce the student to the scope of opportunities that exist for promoting the growth of technical entrepreneurship. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ENTR 30200 - Creative Thinking And Innovation


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores the very earliest stages of firm and product development: the process of idea generation, evaluation, and development. In addition to idea generation, focus will be on identifying ideas and developing products that have the best chance of success in the marketplace. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ENTR 30300 - Entrepreneurial Finance


    Prerequisite(s): FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. For students interested in business start-up or management of a growing firm. Exposure to the principles, methods and tools used in financial planning, analysis, and control of the small business enterprise. Covers short-term financial planning and control, creation of pro forma financial statements, and business valuation techniques. Presents how and where to seek financing via a variety of debt and equity sources. Permssion of Department required. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ENTR 31001 - Launching A New Venture


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is for those interested in launching their own business. The course will focus on tying together all of the students’ entrepreneurship education to date, including finance, marketing, management and operations, business planning, and many more core business classes so that students will be ready to launch their company before the end of the class. Permission of Department required. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ENTR 31200 - Small Business Consulting


    Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (MGMT 36000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 36100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (MGMT 32400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (OBHR 33000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Student consultant teams are assigned to individual, local, client companies to look at, study, and analyze one or more of their existing business problems or challenges. Each consultant team, with the active involvement and help of the instructor, will conduct the consulting assignment and submit a final report by the end of the semester. Consulting teams will also make a live presentation to the client. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ENTR 33300 - Family Business Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will allow students to look into the dynamics that make up a family business. The students will learn about leadership and relationships that are inherent in family businesses and how these are intertwined in the ownership, goverance and management of the family business. Students will explore generational, sibling and extended family issues and how they play out in the workplace. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ENTR 40000 - Small Business Consulting


    Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (MGMT 36000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 36100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (MGMT 32400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (OBHR 33000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Student consultant teams are assigned to individual, local, client companies to look at, study, and analyze one or more of their existing business problems or challenges. Each consultant team, with the active involvement and help of the instructor, will conduct the consulting assignment and submit a final report by the end of the semester. Consulting teams will also make a live presentation to the client. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ENTR 40100 - Social Entrepreneurship


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This is an experiential learning course designed to show students that entrepreneurship can be useful for community enrichment and not just direct generation of wealth. In the course, students will learn about various aspects of social entrepreneurship and undertake a project of their choice designed to improve the local community. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ENTR 41000 - Advanced Small Business Consulting


    Prerequisite(s): ENTR 40000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Student consultant teams are assigned to individual, local, client companies to look at, study, and analyze one or more of their existing business problems or challenges. Each consultant team, with the active involvement and help of the instructor, will conduct the consulting assignment and submit a final report by the end of the semester. Consulting teams will also make a live presentation to the client. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ENTR 42000 - Business Plan Development


    Prerequisite(s): ENTR 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (BA 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The components of a business plan are analyzed. The focus is on the research, preparation, and presentation of the plan in a critical environment. Major components are marketing analysis, financial calculations, and the applications of sound managerial principles. Public and private resources available to fund new start- ups, expansions, and acquisitions will be explored and proforms statements will be constructed. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ENTR 45000 - Corporate Entrepreneurship


    Prerequisite(s): ENTR 42000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course acknowledges that entrepreneurial activities occur in multiple organizational settings, including in corporations. As a capstone course to the entrepreneurship program, Corporate Entrepreneurship will integrate all aspects of the entrepreneurial process and help students learn how to lead an entrepreneurial enterprise. Permission of Department required. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ENTR 49500 - Internship In Entrepreneurship


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. A special course in selected areas of management, designed to provide practical field experience under professional supervision in selected situations. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Summer Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ENTR 49900 - Undergraduate Research In Entrepreneurship


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Student will work with a faculty member on a research project in their major. They will contribute to ongoing research while learning current research techniques in management. During this process the students will develop critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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Equine Management

  
  • EQU 10000 - Introduction To Equine Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course provides an introduction to the various facets of the equine industry and discusses their impact on state and national economies. Topics include but are not limited to equine sports and disciplines, career opportunities, national organizations and governing bodies, international equine operations, and equine economics contributions. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 20000 - Software For Equine Operations


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Microsoft Office is used to create business newsletters and databases. Hands-on-experience using various equine software packages and creation of a business web site. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 22000 - Global Perspective Of Equine Industry


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the global scope of the equine industry and the economic, political and social forces influencing growth. Attention will be given to the effects of changing political systems, regulation, taxation, exchange rates, global competition, demographics and other forces. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 30000 - Equine Internship


    Prerequisite(s): EQU 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will work in an equine management environment in an organized and supervised situation designed to provide experience and challenges in a management situation. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • EQU 32000 - Equine Taxation


    Prerequisite(s): EQU 22000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The focus is on Federal income tax laws and their impact on the equine operations. Business v. Hobby issue will be addressed by analyzing cases applying the nine regulatory factors determining the issue. Also to be addressed are forms of business, e.g. proprietorships, syndicates, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, cash and accrual methods of accounting, passive losses, depreciation, sales and exchanges. State and foreign taxes will be reviewed as they effect equine operations. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 33000 - Equine Staff Management


    Prerequisite(s): EQU 22000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the organizational structure and human resources and people required for equine operations whether that be a horse show, breeding farm, race track, or horsemen’s organization. Examples include the identification of a chain of command and the process of coordinating work. Topics that will be discussed include recruitment, selection, training, and employee evaluation. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 34000 - Equine Ethical Issues


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course provides an introduction to ethical issues in the equine industry. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 35000 - Equine Operations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to methods combining accounting with budgeting, spreadsheets, risk analysis, and business plans to facilitate event operations. Equine industry related problem solving incorporating research techniques, data collection, quantitative analysis and decision making. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 37000 - Equine Sales And Services Marketing


    Prerequisite(s): BA 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR MGMT 32400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. . Marketing principles applied to the equine industry. Emphasis on services marketing in equine businesses including application of 4 P’s to services, design and management of service processes, crafting a service environment, and managing relationships and building loyalty . Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 37200 - Equine Evaluation


    Prerequisite(s): EQU 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course presents concepts on equine evaluation and teaches students to apply selection criteria established by National Breed Associations for equine performance and value. Tpyically offered Summer.


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  • EQU 40000 - Equine Legal Issues


    Prerequisite(s): EQU 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the legal aspects of the equine industry, to include an overview of commercial transactions, such as private and public sales of horses, stallion syndicate agreements, stallion service contracts, training agreements, boarding contracts, and applications of the Uniform Commercial Code to the equine industry. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 41000 - Equine Governance Structures


    Prerequisite(s): EQU 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course discusses the role of international and national equine competition governance bodies, breed registry and association governance, and USDA governance role in the equine industries. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EQU 42000 - Horse Racing And Gaming Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of the economics of casino gaming, lottery stems, and pari-mutuel wagering. Emphasis will be placed on factors affecting wagering and gaming, including product pricing, quality, competition, profits, and marketing strategy. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 44000 - Equine Stable Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course presents management practices essential for economic planning of equine stable operations. Students are provided with application examples and industry contacts. Typically offered Summer.


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  • EQU 45000 - Equine Senior Project


    Prerequisite(s): EQU 40000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course requires students to combine their experience in an internship with their course work to produce a 3-year business plan for an equine operation. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • EQU 48000 - Horse Show Project Management


    Prerequisite(s): EQU 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers basic project management skills applied to horse shows and includes scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, and reporting to regulatory agencies. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EQU 49000 - Equine Special Topics


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Arrange with instructor before enrolling. Investigation in a specific equine management field. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Engineering Technology

  
  • ET 10000 - Introduction To Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will introduce engineering technology students to resources and skills that will help them to be successful in their studies and ultimately in their careers. This course will help students explore engineering technology by introducing campus, regional, and national resources such as professional societies in their chosen fields. It will also help students improve in areas important to becoming better students. These areas may include topics such as planning academic careers, mentoring, improving study skills, goal setting, and utilization of library resources. In addition, the course will focus on specific introductory concepts important to engineering technology students such as using campus computer resources and the TAC of ABET outcomes. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: First Year Experience


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  • ET 15100 - Career Planning


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. All technology students enrolled in this course investigate different types of careers in their field and the resources available to help begin a career. Invited industrial speakers will provide insight into current industry needs to help students focus on an appropriate career path. Extensive involvement with the Office of Career Services will help the students connect with possible employers. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ET 25000 - Industrial Practice I


    Credit Hours: 0.00. Co-op work experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ET 25200 - Internship Program II


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. A practicum designed to combine University study with work experience directly related to the student’s plan of study. Permission of Department and Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ET 30000 - Industrial Practice II


    Credit Hours: 0.00. Co-op work experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ET 35000 - Industrial Practice III


    Credit Hours: 0.00. Co-op work experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ET 35300 - Internship Program III


    Prerequisite(s): ET 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. A practicum designed to combine University study with work experience directly related to the student’s plan of study. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ET 40000 - Industrial Practice IV


    Credit Hours: 0.00. Co-op work experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ET 45000 - Industrial Practice V


    Credit Hours: 0.00. Co-op work experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ET 45400 - Internship Program IV


    Prerequisite(s): ET 35300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. A practicum designed to combine University study with work experience directly related to the student’s plan of study. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ET 49500 - Senior Project Survey


    Prerequisite(s): IET 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MET 21501 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND OLS 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will consider several projects and develop a topic for the following ET 49700 course. They will develop project scope, establish time schedules, and give a written and oral report on their proposal. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ET 49700 - Senior Project


    Prerequisite(s): ET 49500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Senior project directed work on individual projects for senior engineering technology students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ET 49900 - Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for credit. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Ethnic Studies

  
  • ETHN 10000 - Introduction To Ethnic Studies


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course provides students with general knowledge about racial and ethnic history, identity, and experience in the United States. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ETHN 20100 - The Hispanic American Experience


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Dimensions of the Hispanic American experience, including history, education, politics, psychology, economics, religion, social organization, and art are covered in the course. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Humanities


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  • ETHN 20200 - The African American Experience


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Dimensions of the African American experience, including history, education, politics, psychology, economics, religion, social organization, and art are covered in the course. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ETHN 31300 - African American Women In Fiction


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines fiction by African American women during the last century, emphasizing literary, cultural, and political aspects of the writing. The intersection of gender, race, class, and sexuality emerge as dominant issues within the fiction and the course as well. Both novels and short stories are explored. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ETHN 34000 - Literature By Women Of Color


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on literature written in English by women of color living in the United States. Writers included are of Aftican American, Native American, Asian American and Latino/Hispanic descent. The course introduces students to the emerging body of writing by women of color, heightening awareness of these women’s literary contributions. English 340 examines some of the cultural differences among these groups, as reflected in the literature. The course also explores obstacles, particularly those related to race, gender, and class, that women of color share. Finally, the course enhances understanding of the experiences shared by women from all cultures. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ETHN 39000 - Topics In Ethnic Studies


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Variable titles. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ETHN 47500 - Ethnic Identity In Film


    Prerequisite(s): COM 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ETHN 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Ethnic Identity in Film explores the construction of American ethnicity in mainstream American films. By examining films that reflect a particular ethnic sensibility and created by an individual of that particular ethnicity, this course will explore ethnic values and traditions. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Finance

  
  • FIN 21000 - Principles Of Finance


    Prerequisite(s): (BA 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ACC 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (MGMT 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 12700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BUSM 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND ECON 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis of the basic problems a business will confront in the formation, financial operations, and termination of a business. Important financial issues including capital formation, utilizing capital markets, and investments will be covered as well as a general understanding of money and capital markets and monetary institutions. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • FIN 24000 - Personal Financial Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Lectures and case analysis of managing one’s personal finances; includes budgeting, credit analysis, insurance, taxation, housing, estate planning, private and business investment. Not available for credit in Management concentrations. Credit will only be given for one of the following: ECON 24000, FIN 24000 OR FIN 44200. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Social Sciences, Technology


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  • FIN 31000 - Financial Management


    Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ACC 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (MGMT 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BUSM 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIZA 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Management of the financial affairs of the industrial enterprise. Working capital management, current asset management, capital budgeting, stock and bond valuation, and capital structure decisions. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FIN 34000 - Corporate Financial Problems


    Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BUSM 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced topics in financial management of corporations, from the viewpoint of an internal financial officer. A continuation of FIN 31000 with additional depth and topic coverage emphasizing applications. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FIN 41200 - Financial Markets And Institutions


    Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to financial markets and management of financial institutions. Emphasis on determinants of interest rates, and measurement and management of financial risk. Concentration on management of depository firms such as banks and savings and loans. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FIN 44000 - Management Of Financial Institutions


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Management and policy topics providing insight on the internal operating procedures, and problems of financial institutions. Principles of loan analysis and the role of financial institutions in the capital markets are studies with an emphasis on commercial bank management. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FIN 44100 - Futures And Options


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Characteristics of futures and options and their relationship to stocks, bonds, and other financial assets. The determination of futures and options prices and how they are used for hedging and immunization purposes. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FIN 44200 - Personal Finance


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Lectures and discussion on problems of managing one’s personal finances. Covers budgeting; use of and cost of credit; life and property insurance; income and estate taxation; housing; wills, trusts and estate planning; saving and investments. Not available for credit towards economics and business economics concentrations. Credit only for one of the following: ECON 24000, FIN 24000, OR FIN 44200. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FIN 44300 - Fundamentals Of Investments


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Operations of the markets in which securities are traded, and investment alternatives are studied. Theory and application of security valuation and portfolio selection techniques are examined with emphasis upon evaluation of investment performance. Typically offered Spring.


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  • FIN 44400 - Investment Management


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 44500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Treatment of problems of portfolio analysis, securities investment selection, and capital markets. Theoretical development, as well as quantitative and practical applications, at the level of the individual decision-maker. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FIN 44700 - Derivatives


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 44500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Overview of derivative contracts and their relationship to stocks, bonds and other tradeable assets. Also, a description of risk and risk management. Specific topics include forward, futures, options, swaps, and related contingent claims contracts. The determination of their theoretical prices as well as their application in hedging and portfolio immunization. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • FIN 44800 - Real Estate Principles


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on the key aspects of negotiation, acquisition, and financing of real estate. Other topics include amortization, renovation, restoration, management and depreciation of real estate assets. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • FIN 44900 - International Financial Management


    Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the financial management of the international operations of the business. The course develops the international financial environment within which the multinational firm operates. Instruments such as currency forward, futures, and options contracts availiable for the firm to manage additional risk associated with international operations. Typically offered Fall.


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  • FIN 45200 - Risk Management In Financial Institutions


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to introduce students to the key sources of risks faced by financial institutions. The course will show, in particular, how to identify and manage risks arising from the financial and operational activities of depository financial institutions. Students will learn about the risk mitigation techniques appropriate for a highly regulated financial sector, such as banking. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FIN 45300 - Financial Reporting & Compliance


    Prerequisite(s): None

    Credit hours: 3.00. This course is geared towards the specific financial reporting and compliance requirements in the financial services industry with a focus on Banks. Emphasis is on financial statement analysis, interpretation of financial disclosures, and the environment in which financial reporting choices are made. All of these factors are designed to help improve risk assessment, forecasting, and decision‐making in depository financial institutions.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FIN 49500 - Internship In Finance


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 4.00. A special course in selected areas of finance, designed to provide practical field experience under professional supervision in selected situations related to the student’s area of specialization. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • FIN 49900 - Undergraduate Research In Finance


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will work with a faculty member on a research project in their major. They will contribute to ongoing research while learning current research techniques in management. During this process the students will develop critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. If human subjects are to be involved, proper IRB clearance will be obtained in advance. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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Fitness Management

  
  • FM 10000 - Individualized Wellness Strategies


    Credit Hours: 1.00. The course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FM 10100 - Cardiovascular Exercise Machines


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness stategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. . Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FM 10200 - Weight Training


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. . Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FM 10300 - Walking/Jogging


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. . Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FM 10400 - Physical Fitness


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FM 10500 - Yoga


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FM 10600 - Racquetball


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FM 10700 - Basic Self-Defense


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students’ present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness stategies, that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FM 11200 - Aikido


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the student’s present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • FM 11300 - Tai Chi


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the student’s present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • FM 11400 - Pilates


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the student’s present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • FM 11600 - Wing Chun


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the student’s present wellness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • FM 11700 - Latin Ballroom Dance Partner


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is an introduction to dance partnering techniques in Latin dance. It is an exercise class to facilitate the development of proper style and understanding of ballroom/Latin dance partnering movements and techniques while providing aerobic benefit. This course also provides students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, and assessment of students’ present fitness status and the opportunity to develop wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • FM 11701 - Latin Ballroom Dance Experience


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is an introduction to ballroom techniques in Latin dance. It is an exercise class to facilitate the development of proper style and understanding of ballroom/Latin dance movements and techniques while providing aerobic benefit. This course also provides students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of students’ present fitness status and the opportunity to develop wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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