Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program provides theoretical coverage in the science of psychology while introducing critical skills necessary to function proficiently in applied service provision settings. The degree program provides a general survey of psychology and builds upon an integrated foundation of general and applied science, research methods, technical writing, and human relations and development.

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY’s online B.S. in psychology provides theoreatical coverage in the science of psychology while introducing critical skills necessary to perform in an applied service facility setting. This degree program provides a general survey of psychology and builds upon an integrated foundation of general and applied science, human relations and development, research methods and technical writing. Graduates of this program will have the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue entry-level positions in the field of psychology including psychiatric aides and psychiatric technicians.

 

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The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program provides theoretical coverage in the science of psychology, while introducing critical skills necessary to function proficiently in applied service provision settings. The degree program provides a general survey of psychology and builds upon an integrated foundation of general and applied science, research methods, technical writing, and human relations and development.

Major Requirements | Total Required Semester Hours: 33

Major Requirements – Group A | Total Required Semester Hours: 18

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Presents the fundamentals of business principles and practices. Business strategies emphasized are decision making and planning, teamwork, technology, and communication. Topics include analysis of the business environment, starting a new business, managing business and employees, marketing, accounting, and finance.

Outcomes

  1. Identify basic business concepts.
  2. Examine the different environments in which businesses operate, to include social, technological, economic, legal, and market.
  3. Explain management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
  4. Identify the basic principles of marketing.
  5. Determine the function and role of human resources, including key aspects of human resource management.
  6. Discuss the importance of ethics and social responsibility in business.
  7. Evaluate concepts associated with entrepreneurship.
  8. Explain how outsourcing, offshoring, and foreign entities affect the operation of businesses in the United States.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

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Provides an introduction to business accounting. Topics include accounting concepts and principles, financial statements, internal control design, and accounting for partnerships. Students demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the foundational theories and methodological tools utilized in accounting. Theoretical constructs are applied to solve real-world accounting applications.

Outcomes

  1. Examine the accounting cycle.
  2. Identify business transactions.
  3. Generate inventory systems and costing methods.
  4. Appraise the classes and transactions of liabilities.
  5. Formulate financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  6. Analyze financial statements to inform decision makers.
  7. Evaluate internal accounting controls.
  8. Compare International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Horngren’s accounting (Rev: 11th ed.)

Publisher: Pearson (2016)

Author: Miller-Nobles, T., Mattison, B., & Matsumura, E. M.

ISBN: 978-0-13-385678-1

Price: $267.61

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Provides an introduction to the functions of marketing. Discusses the influence of social, economic, ethical, legal, and technological forces on marketing activities, and marketing around the globe in a socially responsible way. Features real-world examples that show concepts in action and how marketers address today’s marketing challenges.

Outcomes

  1. Explain the concept of value proposition.
  2. Apply the market segmentation process to identify target markets.
  3. Use a target market to develop a marketing mix.
  4. Relate the importance of product positioning to brand strategy.
  5. Examine an organization’s pricing strategies.
  6. Discuss supply chain and logistics management in marketing.
  7. Explore factors that influence promotional strategies.

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None

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Bridges financial management with corporate finance. Students apply financial data for use in decision making by applying financial theory to problems faced by commercial enterprises. Introduces students to basic financial theory, financial forecasting, time value of money techniques, and risk analysis. Other areas covered involve analyzing financial statements with ratios, valuing securities, capital budgeting, and calculating weighted average cost of capital.

Outcomes

  1. Explain foundational finance theories.
  2. Analyze a forecast using relevant data.
  3. Apply time value of money techniques to various pricing (valuation) and budgeting problems.
  4. Apply measures of risk in financial analysis.
  5. Conduct preliminary financial statement and ratio analysis.
  6. Evaluate stock and bond valuation.
  7. Perform a capital budgeting analysis.
  8. Calculate weighted average cost of capital used in capital budgeting analysis.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Financial management: Principles and applications (Rev: 12th ed.)

Publisher: Pearson (2014)

Author: Titman, S., Keown, A. J., & Martin, J. D.

ISBN: 978-0-13-342382-2

Price: $225.88

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Presents the importance of leadership in conjunction with various leadership traits, styles, and qualities. Enhances the importance of having a vision, the motivation to lead, social motives in the workplace, levels of morality and values, and the significance of empowerment for effective leadership. Topics include situational leadership, organizational climate, moral dilemmas, personal integrity, servant leadership, participative management, human relations, high-performance teams, diversity, cultural and interpersonal differences, workplace stress, performance management, and organizational change.

Outcomes

  1. Analyze the significance of the concept of leadership and the different leadership styles.
  2. Distinguish between the importance of vision, the motive to lead, and organizational climate.
  3. Explore various aspects of effective leadership, to include influence, follower motivation and effective followership.
  4. Illustrate the role of ethics and values in guiding organizational behavior.
  5. Articulate globalization and the resulting cultural implications of leadership, including unique considerations for leading multicultural teams.
  6. Analyze the role of leadership in decision-making processes that serve to establish an organizational climate oriented to meet business goals.
  7. Analyze methods used to effectively manage groups and teams.
  8. Evaluate different aspects of organizational change.

PreRequisites

None

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Provides a management-oriented exploration of human resource management, structure, functional applications, and labor management relations. Focus is placed on managers and leaders within organizations and their responsibility to optimize performance and make decisions based on ethical criteria.

Outcomes

  1. Compare and contrast effective human resource management strategies.
  2. Estimate the impact of legal provisions on human resource management.
  3. Evaluate the components of workforce planning.
  4. Recommend basic human resource management (HRM) principles to develop a recruiting program for an organization.
  5. Relate different selection criteria and selection methods to organizational considerations.
  6. Appraise the importance of project management processes for launching training programs in organizations, to include planning, design, implementation, and evaluation.
  7. Analyze the roles and responsibilities of organizational leaders in the safety and health of employees.
  8. Critically evaluate the challenges to human resource management in a global corporation.
  9. Formulate a compensation strategy that aligns with an organization’s business strategy.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Human resource management: Linking strategy to practice (Rev: 3rd ed.)

Publisher: Wiley (2015)

Author: Stewart, G. L., & Brown, K. G.

ISBN: 9781119185635

Price: $147.23

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]

 

 

Major Requirements – Group B | Total Required Semester Hours: 6

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Provides a study of the nature and foundations of U.S. criminal law. Students focus on evolution of statutory crimes in the United States, analysis of contemporary federal and statutory offenses, criminal conduct, criminal responsibility, criminal defenses, criminal liability, and elements of the crime.

Outcomes

  1. Define terms related to criminal law.
  2. Examine the purpose and function of criminal law.
  3. Assess legal issues as presented in court cases.
  4. Analyze key concepts related to criminal law.
  5. Examine various laws.

PreRequisites

  1. BCJ 3301

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Examines the dynamics of ignition, flame spread, and room fire growth and explores all phases of fire and explosion investigation, financial management, and other fire department functions related to incendiary fire analysis and investigation.

Objectives

  1. Identify physical properties associated with different types of fuels.
  2. Recognize the need for an analytical approach to fire investigation and analysis.
  3. Define fire science analysis and investigation organizations and describe their basic characteristics and how these can be applied to fire department personnel and management.
  4. Analyze the primary and secondary sources of ignition, also including appliances, smoking, and electricity.
  5. Describe the various stages of fire development and the role environmental conditions have on fire behavior.
  6. Summarize the combustion process involving flammable liquids, gaseous, and solid fuels.
  7. Identify the investigative process for a fire involving a structure, grass or wildland, a vehicle, or a ship.
  8. Explain how clothing and fabric can be the source of fires and contribute to fire growth.
  9. Recognize the need for and use of laboratory services during the investigative process.
  10. Explain the fire investigator’s role involving fire-related deaths and injuries.
  11. Compare explosions and explosive combustion.
  12. Describe how fires involving chemicals and hazardous materials present their own challenges compared to other types of fire.
  13. Define arson as a crime and other related topics.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Kirk’s fire investigation (Rev: 7th ed.)

Publisher: Pearson Education (2012)
Author: DeHaan, J. D., & Icove, D. J.
ISBN: 9780135082638
Price: $68.97

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]

Major Requirements – Group C | Total Required Semester Hours: 9

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Examines human adjustments to life events and the changing requirements of the environment. Some of the topics covered in this class include self-understanding, stress coping techniques, and different stages of life. Classic and contemporary theories and research are discussed.

Outcomes

  1. Illustrate concepts related to self-direction.
  2. Explain the self-concept.
  3. Apply sound principles of decision-making to real-life situations.
  4. Express the importance of goals in personal motivation.
  5. Investigate the impact of goal setting on mental health.
  6. Chart factors that affect relationships.
  7. Research stress-prevention methods.
  8. Simulate therapeutic interventions utilized with individuals facing difficulty adjusting to normal daily stressors.

PreRequisites

  1. PSY 1010

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Examines human adjustments to life events and the changing requirements of the environment. Some of the topics covered in this class include self-understanding, stress coping techniques, and different stages of life. Classic and contemporary theories and research are discussed.

Outcomes

  1. Illustrate concepts related to self-direction.
  2. Explain the self-concept.
  3. Apply sound principles of decision-making to real-life situations.
  4. Express the importance of goals in personal motivation.
  5. Investigate the impact of goal setting on mental health.
  6. Chart factors that affect relationships.
  7. Research stress-prevention methods.
  8. Simulate therapeutic interventions utilized with individuals facing difficulty adjusting to normal daily stressors.

PreRequisites

  1. PSY 1010

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Examines the fundamental principles in the development and use of psychological tests. The course will explore a variety of psychological tests, including objective and subjective personality tests, intelligence and achievement tests, neuropsychological tests, and other tests used in special settings.

Outcomes

  1. Discuss the nature and ethical uses of psychological testing, including its origins and history.
  2. Explain the importance of psychological assessment, including reliability, validity, norms, test standardization, and test development.
  3. Describe individual and group tests of intelligence and achievement, including uses, characteristics, and applications for testing special populations.
  4. Identify the different theories of personality corresponding to objective personality measures, such as the MMPI-2.
  5. Identify the different theories of personality corresponding to subjective personality measures, such as the Rorschach Inkblot Test.
  6. Describe assessment of normal personality traits using measures such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
  7. Analyze the approaches to neuropsychological assessment and the supplemental information gathered when completing a neuropsychological evaluation.
  8. Select the appropriate psychological tests to measure presenting psychological issues in a case study.
  9. Discuss applications of testing to various settings such as industrial, occupational, forensic, and neurological.
  10. Apply the use of psychological testing as it relates to the law, including legal cases from the school systems, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and legal issues in employment.

PreRequisites

None

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GENERAL EDUCATION | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

History
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Explores the social, political, and economic history of the United States from the advent of the Gilded Age to the early 21st century.

Outcomes

  1. Describe the impact of industrial expansion on the evolution of big business in the United States.

  2. Identify influences toward urban blight in 19th-century America.

  3. Compare and contrast the turn-of-the-century values of Twain’s Gilded Age and the Progressive Era.

  4. Summarize the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on America’s societal infrastructure.

  5. Contrast varied perspectives concerning America’s presence in the world.

  6. Explain the United States’ role as a superpower during and after the world wars.

  7. Describe the modern challenges and opportunities concerning the United States around the globe.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

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Traces the history of Western civilization, examining developments in Western thought and culture from the 18th century through the 21st century.

Outcomes

  1. Describe the evolution of philosophy in the modern West.

  2. Discuss the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

  3. Describe the migration of peoples across the Atlantic Ocean.

  4. Contrast political systems in the Western world.

  5. Explain the changing scope of Western civil roles.

  6. Analyze worldwide political conflict in the 19th and 20th centuries.

  7. Discuss the role of a nation as a world superpower.

  8. Utilize academic resources within the field of history to develop creative and well-reasoned arguments.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

A history of Western society: Vol. 2. From the age of exploration to the present (Rev: 12th ed., concise ed.)

Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s (2017)
Author: McKay, J. P., Crowston, C. H., Wiesner-Hanks, M. E., & Perry, J.
ISBN: 9781319073893
Price: $70.20

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]

 

 

Humanities and Fine Arts
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Examines the various types of terrorism and known terrorist groups deemed to be a probable threat against the citizens of the United States and explores various techniques and resources designed to counter terrorist threats in the United States.

Outcomes

  1. Evaluate historical trends of domestic terrorism in the United States of America.
  2. Classify terrorism in the United States and abroad.
  3. Examine the trends in weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in domestic and international terrorism.
  4. Outline counterterrorism strategies used to reduce terrorism within the borders of the United States.
  5. Analyze the rise of “lone wolf” terrorism in domestic and international terrorism.
  6. Investigate the affiliations between domestic terrorists and transnational terrorists to include heterogeneous groups, foreign fighters, suicide bombers, and violent extremists.
  7. Describe the role of geographical information systems and technology in domestic terror risk assessment and vulnerability analysis.
  8. Explain the growing use of mass media and social media in domestic terrorism.

PreRequisites

None

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Examines the dynamics of ignition, flame spread, and room fire growth and explores all phases of fire and explosion investigation, financial management, and other fire department functions related to incendiary fire analysis and investigation.

Objectives

  1. Identify physical properties associated with different types of fuels.
  2. Recognize the need for an analytical approach to fire investigation and analysis.
  3. Define fire science analysis and investigation organizations and describe their basic characteristics and how these can be applied to fire department personnel and management.
  4. Analyze the primary and secondary sources of ignition, also including appliances, smoking, and electricity.
  5. Describe the various stages of fire development and the role environmental conditions have on fire behavior.
  6. Summarize the combustion process involving flammable liquids, gaseous, and solid fuels.
  7. Identify the investigative process for a fire involving a structure, grass or wildland, a vehicle, or a ship.
  8. Explain how clothing and fabric can be the source of fires and contribute to fire growth.
  9. Recognize the need for and use of laboratory services during the investigative process.
  10. Explain the fire investigator’s role involving fire-related deaths and injuries.
  11. Compare explosions and explosive combustion.
  12. Describe how fires involving chemicals and hazardous materials present their own challenges compared to other types of fire.
  13. Define arson as a crime and other related topics.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Kirk’s fire investigation (Rev: 7th ed.)

Publisher: Pearson Education (2012)
Author: DeHaan, J. D., & Icove, D. J.
ISBN: 9780135082638
Price: $68.97

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]

English Composition
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Introduces the basic concepts and requirements of college-level writing. This course provides students with the opportunity to implement effective communication skills via the written word.

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate proper use of Standard Written English and the conventions of APA documentation style.
  2. Employ the concepts of audience and perspective when approaching others in the writing situation.
  3. Construct different genres of writing.
  4. Effectively incorporate relevant academic sources containing both qualitative and quantitative data.
  5. Demonstrate critical reading skills that translate to improvement in writing practices, such as the crafting of effective sentences and paragraphs.
  6. Utilize pre-writing and planning strategies for the writing process.
  7. Assert argumentative thesis statements that are supported by structured essays that have an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

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Traces the history of Western civilization, examining developments in Western thought and culture from the 18th century through the 21st century.

Outcomes

  1. Describe the evolution of philosophy in the modern West.

  2. Discuss the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

  3. Describe the migration of peoples across the Atlantic Ocean.

  4. Contrast political systems in the Western world.

  5. Explain the changing scope of Western civil roles.

  6. Analyze worldwide political conflict in the 19th and 20th centuries.

  7. Discuss the role of a nation as a world superpower.

  8. Utilize academic resources within the field of history to develop creative and well-reasoned arguments.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

A history of Western society: Vol. 2. From the age of exploration to the present (Rev: 12th ed., concise ed.)

Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s (2017)
Author: McKay, J. P., Crowston, C. H., Wiesner-Hanks, M. E., & Perry, J.
ISBN: 9781319073893
Price: $70.20

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]

 

 

Mathematics
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Presents a variety of fundamental algebraic topics including, linear and quadratic equations, equations of lines, polynomials, rational expressions, systems of equations, and radical expressions. Students entering this course should be proficient in pre-algebra concepts.

Outcomes

  1. Solve algebraic functions.

  2. Apply algebraic principles to solve inequalities.

  3. Utilize algebraic principles to graph systems to include inequalities.

  4. Graph unique functions.

  5. Perform mathematical computation on complex numbers.

  6. Solve linear systems with two variables to include inequalities.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

College algebra essentials (Rev: 5th ed.)

Publisher: Pearson (2018)
Author: Blitzer, R. F.
ISBN: 9780134469294
Price: $177.06

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Natural Science
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BIO 1100 – Non-Majors Biology

Description

Explores the principles of biology, including the scientific method, cell theory, cellular process, theories of heredity, evolutionary theory, ecology, human physiology, and a survey of the diversity of organisms.

Outcomes

 

  1. Define the basic concepts of biological sciences.

  2. Apply the scientific method.

  3. Explain nutrition in terms of micronutrients and macronutrients.

  4. Explain Mendel’s approach to studying genetics.

  5. Interpret Darwin’s theory of evolution to include natural selection and common descent.

  6. Describe human anatomical systems to include their disease states.

  7. Discuss relationships between living organisms and nonliving factors in ecosystems.

  8. Interpret biological data.

 

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Biology: Science for life with physiology (Rev: 6th ed.)

Publisher: Pearson (2019)

Author: Belk, C., & Maier, V. B.

ISBN: 9780134555430

Price: $126.16

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Introduces basic ecological concepts and their relevance to human impacts on natural systems. Students explore ecosystem structure and function, population ecology, and current environmental issues related to sustainability and the use of natural resources.

Outcomes

  1. Explain the importance of ecological concepts in everyday life.

  2. Describe the various factors that affect population growth regulation.

  3. Identify the various ways in which organisms interact with their environment.

  4. Summarize the importance of biodiversity within the environment.

  5. Detail the global exchange of nutrients through biogeochemical cycles.

  6. Describe the various factors that affect the evolution of ecological systems.

  7. Identify ways in which ecology can be used to solve environmental issues.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

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Social and Behavioral Science
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Examines government and politics in America by focusing on the origins, entities, processes, and functions of our political system and the influential role of interest groups and the media.

Outcomes

  1. Summarize the origins of American political thought.

  2. Identify the distinctive attributes of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

  3. Describe the three branches of government.

  4. Explain how the U.S. government functions at the federal, state, and local levels.

  5. Identify the role of political parties in the United States political system.

  6. Discuss how policies affect change.

  7. Identify the impact of media on public opinion and politics.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

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Examines government and politics in America by focusing on the origins, entities, processes, and functions of our political system and the influential role of interest groups and the media.

Outcomes

  1. Summarize the origins of American political thought.

  2. Identify the distinctive attributes of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

  3. Describe the three branches of government.

  4. Explain how the U.S. government functions at the federal, state, and local levels.

  5. Identify the role of political parties in the United States political system.

  6. Discuss how policies affect change.

  7. Identify the impact of media on public opinion and politics.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

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Introduces components and processes inherent to state and local government in the United States. Acquaints students with the structures and functions of state and local governments as well as the methods and motivations behind political decisions.

Outcomes

  1. Explain the nature of politics.

  2. Analyze the political processes in local government.

  3. Differentiate between powers allocated to the federal government and those allocated to the states.

  4. Distinguish between liberal and conservative ideology in state and local politics.

  5. Explain how policy responsibilities vary among state and local governments.

  6. Summarize the processes of changing state laws or state constitutions.

  7. Explain how citizen attitudes influence policies adopted by governments.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Politics in states and communities (Rev: 15th ed.)

Publisher: Pearson (2015)
Author: Dye, T. R., & MacManus, S. A.
ISBN: 978-0-205-99472-4
Price: $104.65

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]

Electives | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

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A study of trade and international economics. Considers comparative advantage, production factors, and how growth is influenced by trade and various alternative trade theories. Analysis of trade restrictions and the effect of trade on environment and political policies.

Objectives

  1. Distinguish between international and domestic economic issues.
  2. Explain why seven themes recur in international economics and discuss their significance.
  3. Explain how the Ricardian model, the most basic model of international trade, works and how it illustrates the principle of comparative advantage.
  4. Explain how differences in resources can cause international trade.
  5. Discuss why trade often creates losers as well as winners.
  6. Explain the effects of tariffs and subsidies on trade patterns and the welfare of trading nations and on the distribution of income within countries.
  7. Detail the “dumping” arguments used by domestic industries as a basis for protectionism and explain the relationship between dumping and price discrimination.
  8. Discuss the role of external economies and knowledge spillovers in shaping comparative advantage and international trade patterns.
  9. Discuss the causes, as well as the winners and losers, from migration and labor mobility between nations.
  10. Articulate arguments for free trade that go beyond the conventional gains from trade.
  11. Evaluate national welfare arguments against free trade.
  12. Summarize the basic ideas behind “economic dualism” and its relationship to international trade
  13. Discuss the recent economic history of the East Asian countries, such as Taiwan and South Korea, and detail the relationship between their rapid economic growth and participation in international trade.
  14. Summarize the more sophisticated arguments for interventionist trade policy, especially those related to externalities and economies of scale.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

International economics: Theory and policy (Rev: 9th ed.)

Publisher: Prentice Hall (2013)
Author: Krugman, P., Obstfeld, M., & Melitz, M.
ISBN: 978-0-13-214665-4
Price: $172.58

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A study of economics in the international context of foreign exchange and currency markets and their impact on international economics. The interrelationship of exchange rates and economics factors are also discussed.

Objectives

  1. Examine the concept of the current account balance.
  2. Employ the current account balance to extend national income accounting to open economies.
  3. Apply national income accounting to the interaction of saving, investment, and net exports.
  4. Evaluate and discuss the national money markets in which interest rates are determined.
  5. Compare how monetary policy and interest rates feed into the foreign exchange market.
  6. Discuss the concept of the real exchange rate.
  7. Analyze the factors that affect real exchange rates and relative currency prices in the long run.
  8. Explain the role of the real exchange rate in determining the aggregate demand for a country’s output.
  9. Demonstrate causes and effects of balance of payments crises.
  10. Evaluate how alternative multilateral systems for pegging exchange rates work.
  11. Explain how the goals of internal and external balance motivate economic policy makers in open economies.
  12. Summarize how the monetary and fiscal policies of a large country such as the United States are transmitted abroad.
  13. Analyze the economic function of international portfolio diversification.
  14. Explain factors leading to the explosive recent growth of international financial markets.
  15. Analyze problems in the regulation and supervision of international banks and nonbank financial institutions.

PreRequisites

  1. MBA 6081

Textbook(s)

International financial management (Rev: 2nd ed.)

Publisher: Prentice Hall (2012)
Author: Bekaert, G., & Hodrick, R.
ISBN: 978-0-13-216276-0
Price: $182.85

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A comprehensive study of the essential components needed in developing an effective safety management system. Examines the cultural aspects of integrating total safety management into all levels of an operation.

Objectives

  1. Develop effective safety management policy statements, goals, and objectives.
  2. Evaluate how accountability affects performance management in safety management programs.
  3. Analyze the importance of clarity in assigning safety-related job tasks.
  4. Examine the components of an effective hazard prevention and control system.
  5. Apply risk management principles to reduce the impact of workplace hazards.
  6. Relate continuous improvement principles to safety management concepts.
  7. Examine management tools necessary to implement effective safety management systems.

PreRequisites

  1. BOS 3001

Textbook(s)

Advanced safety management: Focusing on Z10 and serious injury prevention (Rev: 2nd ed.)

Publisher: Wiley (2014)
Author: Manuele, F. A.
ISBN: 9781118645680
Price: $80.30

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A review of the principles and practices of ergonomics as it applies to the industrial environment. Demonstrates how to collect data on users and operators and how to convert the data to good workplace design.

Objectives

  1. Describe characteristics of ergonomically designed workstations.
  2. Examine human factors related to design criteria.
  3. Discuss body-centered design for mitigating common workplace stressors.
  4. Explain prescribed practices for training and instruction related to workplace ergonomics.
  5. Examine key management approaches for addressing workplace ergonomics issues.
  6. Perform ergonomics-related hazard assessments.
  7. Recommend ergonomically sound control strategies for workplace situations.
  8. Summarize ergonomics-related regulatory efforts and standards.

PreRequisites

  1. PHS 1110
  2. BIO 1100

Textbook(s)

Occupational ergonomics: A practical approach

Publisher: Wiley (2016)
Author: Stack, T., Ostrom, L. T., & Wilhelmsen, C. A.
ISBN: 9781118814215
Price: $97.50

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Explores various training requirements specified by safety and health standard-setting organizations. This course also includes consideration of training theory and training management techniques to include an evaluation of best practices.

Outcomes

  1. Explain safety and health training requirements specified by standard setting organizations.
  2. Examine safety and health training theories and their applications.
  3. Develop strategies for communicating safety and health training in the workplace.
  4. Discuss management’s role in safety and health training.
  5. Examine methods for assessing safety and health training performance.
  6. Evaluate best practices in safety and health training.
  7. Discuss means of overcoming cultural and language barriers to provide effective training to workers.

PreRequisites

None

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Provides fundamental concepts of classical physics with minimized computation in a conceptual and practical manner intended for non-science major students. Main topics covered are Newtonian mechanics, properties of matter and energy, and basic ideas of thermodynamics.

Outcomes

  1. Describe standard units of measurement to include components of a valid measurement.

  2. Illustrate the scientific method within everyday situations.

  3. Explain Newton’s laws of motion at work in common phenomena.

  4. Explain the concepts and applications of momentum, work, mechanical energy, and general relativity.

  5. Identify the building blocks of matter to include their influence on physical properties.

  6. Describe thermodynamic concepts and their applications.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Conceptual physics (Rev: 12th ed.)

Publisher: Pearson (2015)
Author: Hewitt, P. G.
ISBN: 978-0-321-90910-7
Price: $90.71

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Explores crime and crime causation theories, including traditional and modern approaches and emerging technological innovations and social policy.

Outcomes

  1. Summarize how crime is reported and measured in the United States.
  2. Assess crime-specific laws and social policies in the United States.
  3. Define related criminology terms to present-day crime issues.
  4. Analyze the application of criminological theories to crime patterns and trends.
  5. Explain patterns of offenses and victimization.
  6. Describe how key criminological behavior theories are substantiated by scientific research.
  7. Relate the principles of classical and neoclassical schools of criminology to public policy.
  8. Explain how technological innovations have impacted methods of crime commission and enhanced crime prevention for criminal justice professionals.

PreRequisites

None

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Presents the development of communication and management skills essential for successfully resolving conflict situations involving labor and management practices. The structural dysfunction of organizations is also explored.

Outcomes

  1. Summarize the characteristics of international negotiations.
  2. Explain the differences between two-party and multi-party negotiations.
  3. Identify the sources of power and communication techniques used during negotiation.
  4. Differentiate between the goals and strategies inherent in negotiation planning.
  5. Name the factors that facilitate successful integrative negotiations.
  6. Interpret the dual concerns model.
  7. Describe the various styles utilized in handling interpersonal conflict.
  8. Analyze the significance of the four key elements of the negotiation process in regards to managing relationships.
  9. Examine the role of emotions or biases in negotiations.

PreRequisites

None

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Explores computer literacy topics in a very basic, hands-on environment. Presents the fundamentals of computer hardware and software, the Internet, operating systems, and current application software within Microsoft Office Suite.

Outcomes

  1. Describe the relationship between digital basics and computer hardware.
  2. Generalize the impact of software applications on computer software and hardware.
  3. Explain the relationship between peripheral equipment, networks, the Internet, and intranets.
  4. Apply the principles of basic Excel functions.
  5. Examine the current electronic media sources to include the components that make the World Wide Web operate with webmail.
  6. Discuss the impact recent trends within the computer industry have on information systems.
  7. Describe file and database concepts such as data management tools, database design, structured query language (SQL), and database security.
  8. Identify the computerized tools and practices utilized in today’s business sector.

PreRequisites

None

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Provides a framework for the regulations and policies intended to protect assets from cyber attacks. Students practice security information gathering and create security plans to reduce potential attacks. Students also develop security procedures and processes for responding to security breaches and assessing risk for information assets.

Outcomes

  1. Classify the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in the information technology (IT) security policy framework definition.
  2. Formulate an acceptable use policy implementation plan for an organization.
  3. Create a risk assessment policy defining a separation of duties to deter fraudulent actions within the seven domains and policy definitions.
  4. Develop a security awareness training policy for new and existing employees at an organization.
  5. Design a computer incident response policy (CIRP).
  6. Construct an organization-wide cyber security policy to ensure compliance within the seven domains of the IT infrastructure.

PreRequisites

None

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Focuses on using applications and analysis to examine digital data from networks, computers, media, databases, websites, and mobile devices. Students provide recommendations based on analysis findings.

Outcomes

  1. Describe an investigation process plan.
  2. Review internal and Windows artifacts.
  3. Analyze digital signatures, window registries, event logs, and operating system processes.
  4. Track external device activity.
  5. Utilize forensic toolkits.
  6. Analyze and manage evidence.

PreRequisites

None

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Fundamentals of personal computers are examined with an emphasis on current application software. Provides an overview of personal computers, operating systems, and Internet technologies. Includes extensive and valuable hands-on experience using several applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Objectives

  1. Explain the fundamentals of computer hardware and computer software.
  2. Demonstrate fundamental techniques within a word-processing application.
  3. Demonstrate fundamental desktop-publishing techniques by designing the layout for a professional file.
  4. Perform fundamental data-manipulation techniques.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Microsoft official academic course: Microsoft Office: 2013 edition

Publisher: Wiley (2015)
Author: Gambrel, B. (Ed.)
ISBN: 978-0-470-13306-4
Price: $114.40

8.91

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An examination of data communications fundamentals, including the transmission and reception of data signals, networking and network architecture, and communications protocols. Provides a baseline level of knowledge for success in industry and preparation for networking certifications, including the Network , Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designations.

Objectives

  1. Differentiate between several data networking standards, including the seven layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack.
  2. Classify common network hardware and utilities used for troubleshooting.
  3. Examine the concepts of switching and routing, regarding local area network servers (LANs) and wide area network solutions (WANs).
  4. Explain how Microsoft Windows network communication protocols are implemented in a TCP/IP network.
  5. Illustrate network diagrams for network topologies.

PreRequisites

  1. ITC 3001

Textbook(s)

Data communications & computer networks: A business user’s approach (Rev: 8th ed.)

Publisher: Cengage Learning (2016)
Author: White, C. M.
ISBN: 978-1-305-11663-4
Price: $204.71

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Exploration of structured systems analysis and design terminology and techniques. Presents a foundation in systems design and documentation necessary for effective communication and career advancement for all technology professionals.

Objectives

  1. Identify Information Technology tools and services that satisfy the needs of various organizational structures.
  2. Recognize design methodologies, to include prototyping, development life cycle and structured analysis.
  3. Examine the use of data flow diagrams, data dictionary definitions, and Structured English as used in the Information Technology field.
  4. Apply techniques of system analysis and design to an information systems problem.
  5. Assess the value of information technology when addressing global, national, and local industry needs.

PreRequisites

  1. ITC 3001

Textbook(s)

Systems analysis and design (Rev: 11th ed.)

Publisher: Cengage Learning (2017)
Author: Tilley, S., & Rosenblatt, H.
ISBN: 9781337687157
Price: (No information available)

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Presents and practices the basic principles of oral communication delivery in small groups, to medium and large audiences, and through a variety of online meeting platforms with an emphasis on research, preparation, delivery, and audience awareness.

Outcomes

  1. Examine the basic foundations of public speaking.

  2. Explain the varieties of audience.

  3. Develop supporting materials for oral presentations.

  4. Perform assigned speeches in a variety of modes.

  5. Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication.

  6. Illustrate the use of visual aids in a select speech.

  7. Exercise communication skills in online media.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Integrated Learning Resource

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ISBN: (No information available)
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