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FCNS 410 - Community Nutrition
Examination of nutrition needs of populations, intervention services, and public policy issues for community-based nutrition programs. Planning, implementing, and evaluating community nutrition programs. Includes field experiences and hands-on learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 409 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 413 - Meeting, Event, and Convention Management
Theory and concepts of meeting, event, and convention management. Career exploration. Explore team-building strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 202 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 415 - Nutrition in Clinical Care I
Introduction to therapeutic nutrition. An understanding of the metabolic and pathologic changes during chronic disease condition and adaptation of the principles of normal nutrition to promote optimum nutrition during disease states. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 310 with a grade of C or better, and CHEM 370.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 416 - Nutrition in Clinical Care II
Discussion of current research of the role of nutrition during clinical care with emphasis on acute conditions requiring special nutrition support and alternate nutrient delivery routes. This course is required for the Didactic Program in Dietetics verification. Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 415 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 417 - Trade Show and Exhibition Management
Study of tradeshow and exhibition management. Includes tradeshow planning, on-site operations, and design of exhibitor prospectus, marketing materials, and floor plans.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 413 with a grade of C or better, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 420 - Management of Food and Nutrition Services
Principles of food and nutrition services management with emphasis on personnel management, cost controls, marketing, and menu analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MGMT 333 and FCNS 320.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 424 - Cultural and National Food Patterns
Food practices as influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior or senior standing, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 425 - Hospitality Administration
Application of cost control principles to hospitality industry with focus on financial statement analysis, management of assets, ratio analysis, operating budgeting, and cash management.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 206 or ACCY 288, MATH 210 or MATH 211.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 426 - Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry
Analysis of environments associated with a product/market domain and implementation of the proper mix of competitive strategy and organization structure in the hospitality industry. Opportunity to explore the process and content of strategic management as applied to the administration of hospitality organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 425 with a grade of C or better, and MGMT 333.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 427 - Catering Operations Practicum
Study and application of catering functions and services. Plan, organize, implement and execute catering activities at the Chandelier Dining Room and other locations. Laboratory to be announced.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: FCNS 320.
Credits: 2-3
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FCNS 429 - Strategies for Modifying Nutrition Behaviors
Exploration of various strategies for assisting individuals and families to make changes in their behaviors related to food and nutrition. Attention given to nutrition counseling and nutrition education. Active participation in applying strategies to case studies and hypothetical situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 409, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 431 - Internship
A. Child Development.
B. Family Social Services.
C. Hospitality Administration.
D. Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
E. Nutrition and Dietetics.
Supervised participation in professional settings. Students will be assigned to experiences appropriate to their professional interest. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. When taken in conjunction with FCNS 356, Cooperative Education II, total enrolled credit hours in both courses may not exceed 15 hours. S/U grading basis may be used. See special requirements as may apply to internship according to major.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school. PRQ for 431C: FCNS 302 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 316 with a grade of C or better, and FCNS 498 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 1-15
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FCNS 432 - Theories of Child Development
Analysis of the major theories of child development and their implications in working with young children.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS or ECS major, FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 and FCNS 280 or PSYC 225 and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 433 - Introduction to Child Life Theory and Practice
Educate and prepare students for working with pediatric patients and families in the healthcare setting. Through review of
the theoretical framework and exploration of the clinical role of the Child Life practice, students will gain knowledge of the importance of play and preparation for the child and family in the healthcare setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324, and FCNS 284.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 434 - Administration and Supervision of Quality Programs for Young Children from Diverse Backgrounds
Planning the total inclusive program: the administration and supervision of various types of quality inclusive group care for children from diverse backgrounds. Topics to promote quality care and education, including program philosophy, program assessments, personnel supervision and management, financial management, leadership, and advocacy. Service learning and professional association components.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324, and FCNS 280 or PSYC 225.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 437 - Parent-Child Interaction From Birth to 8 Years
Parent-child interactions in the home and in institutions (e.g., early childhood care and educational settings in public and private schools, community service agencies, hospitals, and parent-child centers). Survey of theory, research, and professional early childhood practice regarding parent-child interaction, and parent education and involvement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 230 or FCNS 280, and FCNS 284.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 438 - Parent Education
Basic principles in organization, formulation, and presentation of parent study programs. Experiences in ways of working with parents of children from preschool through adolescence. Uses of group dynamics and mass media.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 284, at least junior standing, and FCNS 230 or PSYC 424 or EPS 307.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 439 - Infant Development in the Family: Typical and Atypical
The typical and atypical development of infants in the context of the family. Study of major scientific findings concerning typical and atypical prenatal and postnatal development of the child from conception through the first two years of life.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 and FCNS 284.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 445 - Management of Human and Family Resources
Integration of theory and research for practice related to management of resources by individuals and families. Exploration of multicultural perspectives on resource management.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS major, FCNS 180 or FCNS 280, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 450 - Workshop in Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences
Advanced studies of various areas in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Nature and length of workshop dependent upon needs of students. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing.
Credits: 1-3
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FCNS 452 - Apparel Design I
Apparel design through the fundamental principles and processes of flat pattern methods. Emphasis on the development of a master pattern and original design. May be repeated once for advanced projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 252, and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 453 - Experimental Textiles
Standard textile testing methods used in determining the physical and chemical characteristics of fibers, yarns, and fabrics, and the statistical methods employed in data analysis and evaluation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, and FCNS 351.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 454 - Apparel Design II
Draping based upon the interrelating factors of form, design, and material. Emphasis on experimentation with materials, techniques, and original design ideas. May be repeated once for advanced projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 252, and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 456 - Apparel Product Development
Fundamentals of apparel manufacturing including management decisions involved in the design, production, merchandising, and marketing of apparel products. Factors affecting the cost, price, quality, performance, and value of garments from the perspectives of apparel manufacturers and marketers.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 353 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 460 - Problems in Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences
Work in individual problems in the student’s special area. Requires approval of a supervising faculty member and school. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior or senior standing.
Credits: 1-3
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FCNS 464 - Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance
Analysis of sociocultural influences on fashion change. Dress as nonverbal communication, the appearance perception process, and the role of dress in social interaction. Body image and satisfaction, gender issues and dress, dress and appearance issues across the life cycle.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 262, PSYC 102, SOCI 170, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 466 - Economics of Apparel and Textile Industries
Factors affecting the production, distribution, and consumption of apparel and textile products; the role of the apparel and textile industries in the national economy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ECON 260 and FCNS 353.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 468 - Consumer Behavior Related to Apparel
Analysis of acquisition and consumption of apparel from perspectives of motivation, perception, learning, and attitude formation. Effects of factors constituting life style of families in various socioeconomic, ethnic, and age groups.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, PSYC 102, SOCI 170, STAT 208, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 469 - Computer-Aided Fashion Design
The use of computer software in rendering fashion images, including textile patterns, flats, and fashion figures.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 369.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 470 - Fashion Merchandising
Functions and practices of retail fashion store management and organization. Observation of the operation of stores.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 353, MATH 210 or MATH 211 or MATH 229, and MKTG 310.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 471 - Advanced Buying and Sourcing in the Fashion Industry
Solving strategic problems in fashion industry using technology applications for buying and sourcing. Assortment planning, market purchase and sales promotion planning, inventory management, pricing and markdown strategies, timing and sourcing.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ FCNS 355 and MKTG 310 and MGMT 333.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 474 - Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising Internship
Off-campus supervised and coordinated training-work program in a cooperating industry/retailing establishment. Applications for an internship are due March 15 prior to the summer session.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS GPA of 3.00 or above, and a minimum of 9 semester hours in major, and at least a junior standing, and consent of school.
Credits: 7
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FCNS 475 - Student Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences (Secondary)
Student teaching for a period of time agreed upon by student and adviser but for a total of no less than one semester. Includes required attendance at on-campus seminars. Applications are made through a family and consumer sciences teacher certification adviser. See “Teacher Certification Requirements.”
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 344 and FCNS 345, minimum 3.00 GPA in FCNS 344 and FCNS 345.
Credits: 12
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FCNS 481 - Professional Practices in Family Social Services
Introduction to typical community family social service agencies. Includes internal function and structures and networking with other agencies, the role of the intern and entry-level worker, selected legislative statutes which relate to clients, and ethical behavior of employees and interns.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS major and FCNS 180 and FCNS 280 and FCNS 284.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 482 - Child Abuse and Neglect
Overview of child maltreatment, neglect, and family violence. Consequences of child maltreatment for child development. Summary of laws regarding child maltreatment. The professional’s role in prevention and mandated reporting.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 284; and FCNS 230 or FCNS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 483 - Social Policy, Children and Families
Impact of social policy on children and families with a focus on the U.S. Roles and responsibilities of family professionals regarding policy that affects families. Application to current issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 284; and FCNS 230 or FCNS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 484 - Family Theories
Micro and macro theoretical approaches to family relationships; integration and application of theories and research to family processes and the practice of family science and family life education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS major, FCNS 280 and FCNS 284, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 486 - Aging and the Family
Family roles of the middle aged and elderly, including care giving and receiving; cultural variation; workforce and leisure participation; financial status; health status; housing needs; and the role of public and private agencies and institutions in the provision of services for the elderly.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 280 or PSYC 225, and FCNS 284, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 488 - Working with Ethnically Diverse Children and Families in the U.S.
Influences of culture and ethnicity on family dynamics and child development. Historical, social, economic, political, and environmental factors that impact family processes and child rearing practices of ethnically diverse groups. Professional skills for effectively interacting with and serving culturally diverse populations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 284 and one of the following: FCNS 230, or FCNS 280/PSYC 225, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 489 - Topical Issues in Family and Child Studies
Selected topics affecting child development and family life. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic changes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 284; and one of the following: FCNS 230 or FCNS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 490 - Practicum in Infant and Child Development Laboratories
Supervised on-campus practicum in child development. Opportunities for planning and supervising inclusive programs for infants and children of diverse backgrounds and abilities, up to 7 years of age. No more than 15 semester hours from field experiences in FCNS 356 and FCNS 490 may be applied toward graduation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 498 and see emphasis 3, child development, special requirements.
Credits: 12
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FCNS 498 - Professional Seminar in Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences
Professional career development, opportunities for employment, organization affiliations, and legislation as it affects the programs in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing in School of Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences.
Credits: 1-3
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Finance |
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FINA 115 - Personal Investing
Overview of fundamental concepts of personal investing. Topics include types of investment securities, debt management, retirement and estate planning, insurance planning, overview of the Social Security system, societal implications of investment, and related topics.
Credits: 3
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FINA 126 - Insurance Principles
Survey of financial programs providing income to offset the perils of retirement, disability, disease, premature death, and unemployment. Life and health insurance as a major social institution, with private and governmental sectors. Emphasis on diverse viewpoints of insurance providers, regulators, and consumers.
Credits: 3
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FINA 128 - Real Estate Principles
Real estate ownership and interests, contracts, title transfer, deeds, mortgage instruments, and leases. Brokerage, real estate development, property management, and appraising.
Credits: 3
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FINA 320 - Principles of Finance
Principles underlying managerial decisions influenced by capital structure and type of ownership; problems related to sources of financing; the tools of financial analysis and financial management; integration of economic theory and accounting. Not open to College of Business majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing and ACCY 206 or ACCY 288, and UBUS 223 or STAT 208 or STAT 301 or STAT 350.
Credits: 3
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FINA 330 - Corporate Finance
Analysis of financial decisions involving investment in capital assets and the selection of internal and external sources of long-term funds. Cases and problems used to illustrate the decision-making process. Topics include capital budgeting techniques, risk analysis, debt and equity financing, dividend policies, mergers and acquisitions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: A grade of C or better in ACCY 306, and a grade of C or better in FINA 320 or UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
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FINA 340 - Investments
Emphasis on risks, returns, and the investment process; alternative investment instruments; investment environments; introduction to analysis and valuation techniques; and introduction to portfolio management.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: A grade of C or better in ACCY 306, and a grade of C or better in FINA 320 or UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
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FINA 350 - Financial Markets and Institutions
Study of the types and functions of financial institutions and the operation of financial markets. Organization and operation of deposit accepting and other financial intermediaries. Role of government regulatory agencies such as the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and others.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: A grade of C or better in ACCY 306, and a grade of C or better in FINA 320 or UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
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FINA 395 - Career Planning in Finance
Efficient job search techniques to help identify appropriate career opportunities. Preparation of resume, cover letters, business etiquette, business ethics, and mock interviews.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UBUS 310 with a grade of at least C and admission into the major.
Credits: 1
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FINA 410 - Financial Markets and Investments
Emphasis on the behavior and determinants of interest rates, valuation and hedging concepts of fixed-income securities, common instruments of money and capital markets, equity valuation and portfolio theory, and an introduction to the valuation of derivative securities. Not open to finance majors or minors.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UBUS 311 for all business majors; ACCY 306 for business administration, management, marketing, and operations management and information systems majors. CRQ: ACCY 331 for accountancy majors.
Credits: 3
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FINA 430 - Treasury and Credit Management
Gives an understanding of the issues and problems that pertain to the treasury and credit functions of a corporation. Focus on recognition and application of financial concepts and quantitative techniques to solve short-term financial problems. Topics to be covered include collection, cash concentration, disbursement management, forecasting cash flows, credit management, and international cash management. A secondary objective is to prepare students for the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core1 and ACCY 306.
Credits: 3
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FINA 440 - Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors leading to valuation of equity and fixed-income securities. Application of alternative valuation techniques and theories. Fundamental and technical approaches as well as contemporary developments.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306.
Credits: 3
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FINA 445 - Security Analysis Practicum
Practical experience in investment management combined with traditional academic objectives as a member of a portfolio management team responsible for the investment management of endowed funds. Student acts as industry and security analyst, making investment recommendations to the portfolio management team. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395), ACCY 306, and consent of department.
Credits: 1
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FINA 446 - Portfolio Management Practicum
Practical experience in investment management combined with traditional academic objectives as a member of a portfolio management team that is responsible for the investment management of endowed funds. Student acts as portfolio manager, using input from security analysts to make investment decisions as part of the portfolio management team. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FINA 440 and FINA 445 with a grade of at least C, and consent of department.
Credits: 1
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FINA 450 - Commercial Bank Management
An extension of FINA 350. Emphasis on the problems of formulating appropriate lending and investment policies. Relationships of the composition and movement of bank deposits to investment and loan policies stressed. Commercial banking problems covered primarily from the standpoint of the management of an individual commercial bank.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306.
Credits: 3
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FINA 455 - Analysis of Derivative Securities
Risk allocation function of options and futures markets studied from the perspective of market users. Hedging strategies and equilibrium pricing models. Roles of government regulation and international developments.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306, or FINA 410 with a grade of at least C.
Credits: 3
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FINA 458 - Internship in Finance
Full-time work for a summer or a semester as an intern in a commercial bank, other financial institution or business firm, or government agency under the supervision of a coordinator from the Department of Finance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395), ACCY 306, FINA 395, and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 460 - Analysis of Fixed Income Securities
Exploration of the fixed income securities markets, institutions, and instruments. Analysis of risks and risk management of fixed income securities. Portfolio management of fixed income securities.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306.
Credits: 3
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FINA 465 - Internal Review for Financial Institutions
Introduction to the methodology of internal auditing for financial institutions. Topics include monitoring and verification of financial, operational, and control procedures.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306.
Credits: 3
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FINA 470 - International Finance
An analytical approach with emphasis on foreign financial and marketing problems. Balance of payments position of the United States and the interrelationships among developing countries. Procedures of overseas business development and distribution.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306.
Credits: 3
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FINA 475 - Financial Data Analysis
Uses and limitations of financial data bases including CRSP, COMPUSTAT, DISCLOSURE, MorningStar, and various resources available through INTERNET and the World Wide Web. Application of contemporary statistical methodology in analyzing this data for decision making purposes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306.
Credits: 3
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FINA 485 - Financial Process and Policy
Integration and application of financial process in business decision making through case analysis and study of articles written or sponsored by senior financial managers. The role of financial process and policy in creating stakeholder value.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306.
Credits: 3
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FINA 490 - Finance Research Seminar
Analysis and discussion of financial topics and empirical research found in scholarly literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395), ACCY 306, and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 495 - Independent Study in Finance
Studies conducted through readings or projects in specialized topics of finance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395), ACCY 306, minimum cumulative NIU GPA of 3.10, and consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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Foreign Language French |
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FLFR 371 - Masterpieces of French Literature in Translation
Study of masterpieces of French literature in translation from the Middle Ages to the modern period with emphasis on their social and cultural context; introduction to critical analysis.
Credits: 3
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Foreign Language Italian |
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FLIT 272 - The Italian Renaissance
Birth of humanism and its contribution to Western thought through the literature of Italy during the Renaissance. Some attention given to painting, sculpture, and music. No knowledge of Italian required.
Credits: 3
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Foreign Language Russian |
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FLRU 261 - Russian Culture and Literature
Comprehensive introduction to ancient and modern Russian culture and literature as a major part of Western civilization. Taught in English.
Credits: 3
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Foreign Languages General |
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FLAL 400 - Design and Creation of Electronic Portfolios for Foreign Language Majors
Designed to assist foreign language majors in the construction of their required electronic portfolios. Uses of a variety of multimedia technologies to maintain authentic samples of student work in a format best suited to represent the assessment criteria outlined by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
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FLAL 410 - Small-Group Study in Foreign Languages
Small groups of participants in the Foreign Language Residence Program refine and strengthen their oral language skills under the guidance of faculty members. Open only to residents of the program. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours. Only 1 credit can be taken per semester. Hours may not be applied towards the major or minor.
Credits: 1
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FLAL 415 - Internship in Foreign Languages
Credit awarded upon completion of an internship experience and writing assignments related to student’s field of study. Open to declared foreign language majors in French, German, or Spanish. Not available for credit to students with credit in ILAS 390. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department; junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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FLAL 420 - Introduction to Translation Theory
Introduction to contemporary translation theory. Readings and training in different theoretical approaches in translation into English from other languages. Taught in English.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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FLAL 483 - Applied Linguistics and the Romance Languages
Survey of the principles of linguistic theory as they apply to the teaching of the major romance languages. Emphasis on taxonomic and transformational linguistics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of the second year of a romance language or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLMT 401 - Clinical Middle or Secondary School Experience in Foreign Languages
Discipline-based clinical experience for students seeking initial middle-school or secondary certification in French, German, or Spanish. Includes observation, evaluation, methods, and problems practicum as a component of a minimum of 40 clock hours of supervised and formally evaluated experiences in the particular school setting in which student teaching will likely take place. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: FLMT 491.
Credits: 1-2
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FLMT 490 - Teaching Methodologies for the Elementary School Foreign Language Classroom
Development of an effective foreign language program at the elementary school level with emphasis on development of materials and techniques for such programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of the 301-302 level in any foreign language; instructor permission. Enrollment in a teacher preparation program strongly recommended.
Credits: 3
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FLMT 491 - Methods of Foreign Language Teaching in the Middle and High Schools
Theoretical bases of the teaching of modern foreign languages at the middle and high school level, including an introduction to the most prominent theories of second language acquisition. Introduction to instructional materials and classroom methods and techniques employed in language teaching at these levels. Attention to cultural diversity of students and the needs of the exceptional student. Extensive practice in classroom application of these methods and techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: ILAS 401. PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLPT 485 - Student Teaching (Secondary) in Foreign Languages
Student teaching for one semester. Not available for credit in the major. See “Teacher Certification Requirements” for other regulations. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLMT 491 and consent of department.
Credits: 12
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FLTR 271 - Literature in Translation
Survey of a particular foreign literature or the study of a major author, theme, genre, period or literary movement. Topics announced. May be repeated once for credit as the topic changes. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement for the B.A. and cannot be applied toward major credit by majors in this department.
Credits: 3
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Foreign Languages Independent Study |
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FLIS 481 - Independent Study in a Foreign Language
Independent research on a cultural, linguistic, or literary topic. Detailed outline of proposed research required prior to enrollment. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Three 400-level courses in the language and consent of department.
Credits: 1-6
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FLIS 499 - Honors Independent Study
Independent research on a literary, cultural, or linguistic topic under the guidance of a faculty member, for students pursuing the B.A. degree with honors in foreign languages and literatures. Students must present a detailed outline of proposed research to the honors adviser for approval.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Three 400-level courses in the major language, senior status, and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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Foreign Languages Special Topics |
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FLST 181 - Elementary Language Instruction I
Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a less commonly taught language.
Credits: 5
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FLST 182 - Elementary Language Instruction II
Continuation of FLST 181.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLST 181 in the same language or consent of the department.
Credits: 5
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FLST 281 - Intermediate Language Instruction I
Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a less commonly taught language at the intermediate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLST 181 and FLST 182 in the same language, or consent of department.
Credits: 3-5
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FLST 282 - Intermediate Language Instruction II
Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a less commonly taught language at the intermediate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLST 181, FLST 182, and FLST 281 in same language, or consent of department.
Credits: 3-5
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FLST 381 - Special Studies in Language I
Special topics in the various foreign languages. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-9
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FLST 382 - Special Studies in Language II
Special topics in the various foreign languages. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-9
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FLST 481 - Special Topics in Literature I
Study of a major author, genre, theme, period, or literary movement. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language as topic changes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLST 482 - Special Topics in Literature II
Study of a major author, genre, theme, period, or literary movement. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language as topic changes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLST 483 - Special Topics in Linguistics
Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours per language as topics change.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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Foundations of Education |
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EPFE 201 - Education as an Agent for Change
Study of the complex problems facing educational and other institutions in our multicultural or pluralistic communities and the role of education as an agent for change.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 321 - History of American Education
Survey of American education in relation to the main currents of American history. Includes religious, political, cultural, and demographic influences.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 355 - Sociology of Schooling
Introduction to the sociological study of schooling. Examination of the role of schools in modern society, the organizational features of schools, education as an institution and its relation to other social institutions, and the relationship between schooling and social inequality.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 400 - Foundations of Education
Sociological, philosophical, and historical foundations of education. Curriculum development, multicultural concerns, and school organization are addressed in relation to teaching.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 410 - Philosophy of Education
Differentiates philosophy of education from other basic inquiry into education. Emphasis on standard forms of philosophical reasoning. Exploration of leading writings for their relevance to the improvement of instruction in a sociocultural context.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 426X - Foundations of Psychedelic Studies in Education
Crosslisted as EPS 426. An exploration of psychological, social, historical, philosophical, and anthropological implications of psychedelics for educational practice and policy.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 486 - Internship in Educational Foundations
Application of the principles of foundations of education in a practical setting. Instruction supervised by a foundations of education professor. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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EPFE 490 - Workshop in Education
Concentrated study of curriculum, contemporary issues, and problems of the community and the public schools. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Acceptance by director of workshop.
Credits: 1-3
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EPFE 492 - Special Topics in Foundations of Education
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.
Credits: 1-3
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EPFE 497 - Independent Study
Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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French |
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FLFR 101 - Elementary French I
Fundamentals of grammar, composition, and conversation. Intended for students with less than one year of high school French. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week.
Credits: 3
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