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ACCY 375 - Accountancy Writing Lab
Development of effective written communication skills appropriate for accounting professionals. Provides the accounting specific context to integrate technical accounting knowledge with the skills and abilities needed to communicate that knowledge in written form within a professional accounting environment. Must be taken concurrently with ACCY 320 or ACCY 360.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 310 with a grade of C or better; COMS 100; ENGL 203 or ENGL 204. CRQ: UBUS 311.
Credits: 1
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ACCY 465 - Forensic Accounting/Fraud Examination
Study of fraud detection and control from the perspective of public, internal, and private accountants. Topics include principles and standards for fraud-specific examination, fraud-specific internal control systems, and proactive and reactive investigative techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 332 with a grade of C or better and ACCY 360 with a grade of C or better and ACCY 375.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 405 - Interdisciplinary Seminar
Lecture/discussion to develop skills related to studio practice and portfolio development for undergraduate students in their senior year. Includes critiques, artist presentations, portfolio documentation, personal thesis statements, critical writing, and selected readings.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior standing and pass portfolio review in B.F.A. studio program.
Credits: 4
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FCNS 418 - Managing Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry
Fundamental concepts, techniques, and tools of human resources management in the hospitality industry. Includes legislative and technical aspects of managing hospitality employees, roles and responsibilities of hospitality managers in employee selection, performance appraisals, training, compensation, and benefits. Global issues and other current topics in hospitality human resource management are covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FCNS 202 with a grade of C or better and MGMT 333.
Credits: 3
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FCNS 457 - Professional Development for Fashion Merchandising
Exploration of topics in preparation for employment in the fashion industry including career opportunities in fashion merchandising, job search strategies and skills, and self-assessment as a step toward successful career planning. Ethical issues pertaining to the fashion industry. Development of workplace skills and examination of customer service and leadership philosophies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and must have completed 15 semester hours in the major including FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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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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FLGE 322 - Masterpieces of German Literature II
Study of authors and literary genres from the 19th century to today.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLGE 202 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 300 - Proseminar
Professional development for students in geography and meteorology. Educational opportunities and career options. Library and literature research skills. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Declared major in geography or meteorology.
Credits: 1
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GEOG 490 - Community Geography
Team research project focusing on an issue of practical concern to the northern Illinois community. Application of geography and/or meteorology tools and methods to contemporary issues. Variable topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 359, STAT 301, and at least 15 semester hours in geography or meteorology.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 401 - Internship
A work experience for the student lacking professional industrial and systems engineering experience. The learning experience is organized and supervised cooperatively by the department and selected organizations. A wage-earning position for a minimum of six 40-hour work weeks, or 240 hours, must be obtained with the guidance and approval of the department’s faculty coordinator. The student and faculty coordinator must prepare a statement of educational objectives that will become part of the student’s record. A report that describes the learning experience is also required to be placed in the student’s record.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing and consent of major adviser and supervising instructor.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 200 - Experiences in Health and Human Sciences I
Approved introductory experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with UHHS 300, Experiences in Health and Human Sciences II, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of college.
Credits: 3-30
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UHHS 300 - Experiences in Health and Human Sciences II
Approved experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with UHHS 200, Experiences in Health and Human Sciences I, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of college.
Credits: 3-30
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UHHS 310 - Introduction to Health and Human Sciences
Overview of health and human sciences including individual, family, and community health and well-being; health and human sciences organizations; and professional practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 410 - Legal and Ethical Issues for Health and Human Sciences Professionals
Evaluation of complex legal and ethical issues in health and human sciences service delivery. Application of professional codes of ethics to clarify appropriate responses to contemporary dilemmas in the health and human sciences. Development of critical thinking about ethical issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
Credits: 3
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UHHS 430 - Working with Diverse Populations in Health and Human Sciences
Examination of relationships among culture, health, and well-being. Investigation of historical, cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental factors that impact health behavior and health status of diverse groups. Exploration of strategies for culturally and linguistically appropriate service delivery addressing the needs of diverse populations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
Credits: 3
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WGST 101 - Women, Sex, and Gender Today
Introduction to the study of women, gender, and sexuality in the contemporary U.S., with an emphasis on diversity, feminisms, and social change.
Credits: 3
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WGST 202 - Women and Cultural Expression
Explores women and their roles as producers of and subjects in various cultural expressions in the U.S. and other societies. Culture includes visual and performing arts, literature, film, and other expressions throughout history.
Credits: 3
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WGST 332 - Growing Up Girl
Examination of the experience of growing up as a girl from an interdisciplinary perspective, with attention to differences and similarities in ethnicity, race, gender identity, class, and sexual orientation. Theories and research on identity development from such disciplines as psychology, literature, biology, and sociology. Topics may include gender socialization, family relationships, education, communication and the media, sexuality and romance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least sophomore standing; ANTH 361, SOCI 357, WGST 101, or WGST 202; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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WGST 432 - Feminist Theory
Concepts, methods, and concerns of feminist theory; systematic overview of contemporary feminist thought; theoretical approaches to key feminist issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: WGST 101 or WGST 202, or consent of director.
Credits: 3
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WGST 439 - Independent Study in Women’s and Gender Studies
Independent research on an approved topic in women’s studies. Student must present research prospectus approved by a faculty member before a permit is granted. May be repeated in subsequent semesters only. Complete proposals must be submitted for the program director’s approval a minimum of two weeks before classes begin. Proposal forms are available from the Women’s Studies office and web site.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: 9 semester hours in the minor, including WGST 101 and WGST 202.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 200 - Beginning Life Drawing
Study of the human figure through exercises in contour, modeling, and gesture drawing in a variety of media. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ART 100 or consent of school.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 215 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Introduction to the basic principles of graphic design. Studio and lecture. Not open to students pursuing the area of study in visual communications.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ART 102.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 261 - 3-D Materials and Techniques
Introduction to materials and techniques of three-dimensional media and technical introduction to a variety of materials and processes including woodworking and welding. Studio and lecture.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ART 100 and ART 102.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 300 - Intermediate Drawing
Opportunity to develop interpretive and representational skills through work in a variety of drawing media. Students wishing to portfolio into the B.F.A. studio program, drawing area of study must take this class prior to portfolio review.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ART 100 and consent of school.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 310 - Issues in Contemporary Drawing
Thematic investigation of contemporary issues in various media, including drawing, painting, 3D and 4D approaches. Rotating topics may include: Narrative Image, Abstraction, Political/Social Engagement, Globalism, Deconstructing Identity, The New Landscape, etc. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Successful completion of B.F.A. portfolio review in any area in the School of Art and Design or consent of school.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 321 - Waterbased Painting
Painting in various water-soluble media.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 322 - Painting Methods and Materials
Exploration of painting methods and materials.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 323 - Painting I
Development of the student’s ability in painting with emphasis on ideas and materials.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 324 - Painting II: The Figure
Traditional and contemporary figure study in various painting media.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 323. CRQ: ARTS 321.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 327 - Beginning Illustration
Introduction to black and white illustration with emphasis on techniques and approaches for developing representational and observational drawing skills and how they relate to the methods and subject matter of illustration.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: ARTS 200. PRQ: ART 100 and ART 102.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 330 - Introduction to Printmaking
Overview and introduction to basic principles and fine art studio applications of the primary printmaking media–intaglio, relief, lithography, and serigraphy. Idea and imagery development and print history.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 331 - Intermediate Printmaking: Lithography
Comprehensive study of planographic printing from stone, aluminum, and photographic plates with an introduction to color printing. Discussion and studio work in various phases of the process with emphasis on concept development. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 330.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 332 - Intermediate Printmaking: Intaglio and Relief
Comprehensive study of intaglio and relief printing processes with a focus on color printing methods. Discussion and studio work in various phases of the process with emphasis on concept development. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 330.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 333 - Intermediate Printmaking: Serigraphy
Comprehensive study of the serigraphy (screenprinting) medium, printing in multiple colors. Various hand-created and photographic stencil techniques. Discussion and studio work in various phases of the process with emphasis on concept development. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 338 - Anatomical Drawing
Sketches and finished drawings executed from cadavers. Research through pictorial resources required regarding muscle origins and insertions, organs, and the internal skeletal structure.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 339 - Beginning Scientific Illustration
Introduction to basic scientific representational drawing with emphasis on the biological sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 200.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 340 - Intermediate Scientific Illustration
Continuation of ARTS 339 with introduction to painting techniques with emphasis on zoological science.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 339.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 341 - Beginning Ceramics
Introduction to ceramics using basic hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques for the exploration of form, texture, and glaze applications. Studio and lecture.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 346 - Intermediate Ceramics
Exploration of form and texture through individually assigned problems using hand-building or wheel-throwing techniques. Laboratory experience in clay and glaze application, studio clay mixing, and kiln firing. Studio and lecture. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 341 or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
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ARTS 351 - Beginning Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication
Introduction to jewelry with emphasis on basic fabrication techniques. Studio and lecture.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 352 - Intermediate Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication
Introduction to basic forging, and raising, casting, and electroforming and other techniques as they are applicable to the contemporary field of metalwork and jewelry.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 351 or consent of school.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 361 - Beginning Sculpture I
Exploration of theory, context, and methods of object making. Technique covered as appropriate to an assignment or a student’s work. Studio, lecture, and readings.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 362 - Intermediate Sculpture
Continuation of and progression from ARTS 361. Studio, lecture, and readings. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 361.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 368 - Introduction to Fiber: Papermaking
Exploration of papermaking technique including sheet forming (Western and Eastern traditions), embossing, embedding, lamination, watermarking, and casting. Discussion of various fibers suitable for making paper. Studio, lecture, readings, and discussion of the meaning/context of materials.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 371 - 2-D/3-D Woven Construction
Exploration of a range of techniques for making 2- and 3-D work. Technical information includes pattern and pictorial weaving, textile dyeing/printing/painting, and 3-D woven construction processes. Experimentation with traditional and experimental materials. Exploration of unique conceptual principles of textiles: sculptural potential of fabric construction, meaning and metaphors of material, narrative capacity of cloth.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 372 - Introduction to Fiber: Print Dye Paint Stitch
Exploration of techniques to alter, transform, and manipulate the two-dimensional surface of fabric. Emphasis on cloth as an expressive medium. Dyeing, resists, printing, surface embellishment, stitching, devore, and cloque. Studio, lecture, readings, and discussion of the meaning/context of cloth.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 374 - Installation and Fiber Sculpture
Exploration of materials and processes for creating installation work and three-dimensional forms in the fiber tradition. Wrapping, coiling, knotting, looping, and sculptural fabric techniques will be explored. The concept of installation includes relationships of objects and site-specific work, and will examine a range of spaces. Concepts are developed through research, readings, material investigations, and developments of three-dimensional studies. When taught in the spring semester, the class will focus on object construction; in fall semester, the focus is directed to installation concepts and working in a range of public and private spaces.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 400 - Advanced Drawing I
Intensive studio work in perceptual and conceptual problems using a variety of media. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 300 and successful completion of portfolio review in any area in the School of Art and Design, or consent of school.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 402 - Advanced 2-D Figure Study
2-D studio work emphasizing the expressive use of the figurative motif. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 200 or consent of school.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 403 - Drawing Workshop
Advanced studio work in expressive drawing processes involving use of form, content, and technique. Emphasis on selected directions. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Successful completion of portfolio review in any area in the School of Art and Design or consent of school.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 406 - Senior Project
Professional practice in the student’s area of study. Field experience, studio and/or lecture. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours only for students completing more than one Fine Arts emphasis in the School of Art and Design.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior standing.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 421 - Advanced Painting
Individually selected studio problems in painting. May be taken concurrently with one other section of ARTS 421. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 322 or ARTS 324.
Credits: 4 or 8
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ARTS 423 - Selected Problems in Studio Art
Emphasis on specific concepts and/or processes within the drawing, painting, and printmaking curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ART 101 and consent of school.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 425 - Special Topics in Painting
Concentrated study in contemporary painting issues and practice.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 430 - Advanced Printmaking Workshop
Emphasis on developing individual skills and a body of work utilizing the medium. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 331 or ARTS 332 or ARTS 333.
Credits: 4 or 8
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ARTS 436 - Selected Problems in Illustration
Emphasis on contemporary problems of illustration theory, using current illustration materials, equipment, and techniques. Topics announced. May be repeated.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 437 - Intermediate Illustration
Introduction to traditional color materials and techniques and their application to the different major areas of illustration. Emphasis on developing creative problem-solving skills to effectively communicate ideas and concepts. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 327 and successful completion of portfolio review in Illustration.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 438 - Advanced Illustration
Intensive studio work with emphasis on contemporary problems of illustration using current illustration media and techniques. In conjunction with the instructor, students select an area of focus, i.e., advertising, editorial, or book. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 437.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 439 - Advanced Scientific Illustration I
Further exploration of the technical and aesthetic aspects of scientific illustration. Students work in laboratories of NIU scientists, illustrating research being performed.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 340.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 440 - Advanced Scientific Illustration II
Advanced study and application of contemporary techniques of scientific illustration. Students continue to work in laboratories of NIU scientists, illustrating research being performed. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 439.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 446 - Advanced Ceramics
Studio work with clay in various traditional and contemporary techniques with emphasis on problems selected for the individual student. Compounding of individual clay bodies and glazes, loading and firing, studio management. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of 16 semester hours in ARTS 346 or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
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ARTS 447 - Computer Raster Applications for Illustration
Study of the role of computer painting programs in illustration and the development/rendition of illustration concepts in commercial, editorial, and publishing venues using pixel, resolution-dependent software. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 215 and ARTS 437.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 448 - Computer Vector Applications for Illustration
Study of the role of computer drawing programs in illustration and the development/rendition of illustration concepts in commercial, editorial, and publishing venues using object, resolution-independent software. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 215 and ARTS 437.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 450 - Digital Fabrication Workshop
An introduction to the use of two- and three-dimensional design software and industrial output methodologies as applied to advanced creative works in studio or design.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 451 - Advanced Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication
Intensive studio work in individually assigned techniques and processes. May be repeated.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 452 - Advanced Research in Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication
Studio research on specific techniques or processes selected in conference with instructor. Written or oral report required. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of 16 semester hours in ARTS 451 and pass portfolio review in Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 456 - Sculpture Workshop
Intensive study of sculpture concepts and process. Focus varies, using contemporary sculpture trends in concept and materials. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 361 and ARTS 362.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 461 - Advanced Sculpture
Development of a cohesive body of work for exhibition, slide documentation, and a written statement about the student’s work. Opportunity for intensive study and studio work. Studio, research, and lecture. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 362.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 470 - Advanced Fiber Workshop
Individual exploration in any area of fiber curriculum with emphasis on the development of personal themes. Exploration across fiber curriculum to create integrated body of work. Studio projects, development of artist’s statement and documentation of work in slides. Studio, lecture, readings, and discussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ARTS 368, ARTS 371, ARTS 372, or ARTS 374.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 471 - Special Topics in Fiber
Emphasis on specific topics or processes within the fiber curriculum. Special topics include Artist Books, Japanese Papermaking, T-Shirt, Body Boundaries, Garment as Metaphor, and others. May be repeated to maximum of 16 semester hours.
Credits: 4
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ACCY 206 - Introductory Financial Accounting
Introduction to financial accounting as a means for recording transactions and preparing financial statements for external reporting purposes. Examines the nature of accounting, basic accounting concepts, financial statements, accrual basis of accounting, the accounting cycle and internal control. Topics include corporate accounting for assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity, and the corporate income statement. Emphasis on usefulness of accounting information for business decision making. Not open to students with credit in ACCY 288.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of 24 or more semester hours of course work and a grade of C or better in OMIS 259 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 207 - Introductory Cost Management
Introduction to the study of the information required for decision making in management planning and control systems. Theory and application of product costing, operational control, cost allocation, and performance evaluation for manufacturing, merchandising, and service organizations. Topics include cost-volume-profit analysis, standard costing, budgeting, job order costing, activity based costing, and process costing.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 206 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 288 - Fundamentals of Accounting
Designed for students who do not expect to become professional accountants, but who need to understand basic accounting concepts and to gain insight into the structure and the operating characteristics of accounting systems. Emphasis on accounting principles, structuring accounting to serve a variety of purposes, and the meaning and limitations of financial statements. Not open to College of Business majors or to students with credit in ACCY 206 and/or ACCY 207.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 306 - Financial Accounting Information for Business Decisions
Financial accounting and reporting from the point of view of the user of financial accounting information. Emphasis on the use of financial accounting information in decision making. Not open to accountancy majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 307 - Managerial Accounting Information for Decisions and Control
Study of managers’ use of accounting information for decision making. Topics include budgeting, forecasting, cost estimation, cost allocation, cost-volume-profit analysis, product pricing, income statement analysis, performance measurement, and non-routine decision making. Not open to accountancy majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 309 - A Survey of Income Taxes
Introduction to federal income tax provisions, providing an overview of federal income tax developments. Emphasis on taxation of business and individual taxpayers including implications for decision making. Not open to accountancy majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 207 or ACCY 288.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 310 - Accounting Information Systems
Study of organizational accounting information systems that capture information from the major business processes and transaction cycles. Emphasis on how these information systems serve as the basis for the functional areas of accounting and business, including internal controls, databases, and other information technologies through a case study approach.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Acceptable score on the Accountancy Qualifying Examination or consent of department. CRQ: UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 319 - Fundamentals of Accounting Information Systems
Intended for students who wish to study internal auditing but are not accountancy majors. An introduction to the accounting systems in organizations that capture information from the major business processes and transaction cycles. Coverage of accounting transaction processing, internal controls, and applications of accounting systems concepts through projects and cases. Not open to accountancy majors or those with credit in ACCY 310.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UBUS 310 and OMIS 351, or consent of department.
Credits: 1
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ACCY 320 - Intermediate Cost Management
Study of managers’ use of accounting information for decision making in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include budgeting, cost estimation, cost allocation, cost-volume-profit analysis, non-routine decision making, transfer pricing, performance measurement, and the use of Excel for modeling business decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 310 with a grade of C or better. CRQ: UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 331 - Financial Reporting I
Study of financial accounting and reporting issues, including the conceptual framework, balance sheet and income statement preparation, revenue recognition, time value of money, monetary assets, inventories, plant assets, current liabilities, and long-term debt. Employ authoritative sources in researching accounting issues. Acceptable score on the Accountancy Qualifying Examination or consent of department.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: UBUS 310 and ACCY 310.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 332 - Financial Reporting II
Study of financial accounting and reporting issues, including accounting for income taxes, pension and other benefit plans, leases, earnings per share, accounting changes, stockholders’ equity, investments and statement of cash flows. Employ authoritative sources in researching accounting issues. Must be taken concurrently with UBUS 311.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 331 with a grade of C or better. CRQ: UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 360 - Assurance Services
Study of assurance services, including auditing and attestation. Emphasis on underlying concepts, standards, and procedures associated with assurance services, including engagement planning, risk assessment, internal control testing, evidence gathering and documentation, and communication of findings.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 310 with a grade of C or better. CRQ: UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 370 - Accounting Career Planning Seminar
Explores the various career paths available to accountants. Assists in identifying and developing career goals, job search strategies and skills, and interpersonal skills. Activities include self-assessment and career goal planning, resume writing, mock interviews, networking, and information interviews.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Acceptable score on the Accountancy Qualifying Examination or consent of department.
Credits: 1
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ACCY 411 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems
In-depth study of advanced accounting information systems and applications. Emphasis on applied topics such as database systems, general ledger systems, e-commerce, and internal control issues. Students may not receive credit for both ACCY 411 and ACCY 611.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 310 with a grade of C or better and ACCY 375, or consent of department. CRQ: ACCY 360 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 415 - Data Analytics in Accounting
Study of the use of accounting data to identify, analyze and solve business problems. Examines the processes needed to develop, report and analyze accounting data and the business risks related to data collection, storage and use.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 360 with a grade of C or better and ACCY 375 with a grade of C or better. CRQ: ACCY 450.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 421 - Advanced Cost Management
Study of advanced topics related to managers’ use of accounting information for management planning and control systems. Topics include advanced costing techniques, division performance measurement, customer profitability analysis, incentive systems, and other contemporary cost management issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 320 with a grade of C or better and ACCY 375. CRQ: UBUS 311.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 433 - Financial Reporting III
Study of financial accounting and reporting issues, including accounting for business combinations, consolidated financial statements, conversion of foreign financial statements, foreign currency denominated transactions, and derivatives and hedging activities. Employ authoritative sources in researching accounting issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 332 with a grade of C or better and ACCY 375.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 439 - Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting
Study of select topics in financial accounting and reporting to supplement knowledge attained in required financial reporting courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 332 with a grade of C or better and ACCY 375.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 450 - Taxation of Business Entities and Individuals
Study of basic concepts of federal income taxation related to business entities and individuals. Includes the study of property transactions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 332 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 455 - Individual Taxation
Study of the basic concepts of federal income taxation as they apply to individuals. Topics include gross income, exclusions, deductions, the taxation of sole proprietors, and computation of gains and losses on the disposition of property. Not available for credit to students with credit in ACCY 309.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 331 with a grade of C or better and junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 456 - Advanced Federal Taxes
Study of federal taxes imposed on business entities with emphasis on corporations, partnerships, and S corporations including an overview of tax research techniques. Students may not receive credit for both ACCY 456 and ACCY 644.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 455 with a grade of C or better or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 462 - Internal Auditing
Study of internal audit objectives, processes and reporting. Topics include internal audit standards, internal controls, risk assessment, risk-based audit procedures, documentation, and communications. Employ authoritative sources to examine ethical issues, emerging issues, and industry specific issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 360 with a grade of C or better and ACCY 375.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 467 - Auditing of Accounting Information Systems
Study of the auditing of computer-based accounting information systems with a focus on control and security. Topics include information technology as it relates to assurance services, internal control assessments, and evidence-gathering activities. A student may not receive credit for both ACCY 467 and 667.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 360 with a grade of C or better and ACCY 375, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 470 - Accounting Career Skills Seminar
Continuation of ACCY 370. Study of interpersonal skills necessary for a successful accounting career. Explores a variety of situations that accounting professionals experience in their careers and discusses the necessary skills and appropriate behaviors in those situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 370 and ACCY 375.
Credits: 1
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ACCY 472 - Independent Study in Accountancy
Individually arranged study of an accounting topic or topics that are not part of our regular course offerings. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 331 with a grade of B or better and ACCY 360 with a grade of B or better and ACCY 375 and subject to a faculty member’s discretion and availability and consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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ACCY 473 - Internship in Accountancy
Full-time work for at least 10 weeks in the accountancy/financial function of a sponsoring organization. Students submit periodic reports and deliver an oral presentation to the Department of Accountancy internship coordinator for grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 310 and ACCY 331 and ACCY 332 and ACCY 370 and ACCY 375; and either ACCY 320 or ACCY 360; and junior standing; and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 475 - C.P.A. Problems I
Study of accounting principles and practices for issuers, nonissuers, and governmental entities. Discussion of related theory and completion of relevant, complex problems. Computer-based practice in the solution of typical problems encountered in the C.P.A. exam. May not be used as an accountancy elective.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 476 - C.P.A. Problems II
Study of auditing principles and practices for issuers, nonissuers, and governmental entities. Discussion of related theory and completion of relevant, complex problems. Computer-based practice in the solution of typical problems encountered in the C.P.A. exam. May not be used as an accountancy elective.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 480 - Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting
Study of state and local government accounting; not-for-profit organization accounting including tax issues and industry specific issues in healthcare and colleges and universities; Government Auditing Standards and the Single Audit Act; and federal government accounting.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 332 with a grade of C or better and ACCY 375.
Credits: 3
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ACCY 490 - Current Topics in Accountancy
Study of new developments in accountancy including current topics and issues. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topics vary.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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