Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Course Descriptions


 

History (HIST)

  
  • HIST 174 - (CC) Modern Japan

    Semester Hours: 3-4
    Periodically
    Political and social history since 1867, with emphasis on the selectivity of and contradictions within the Japanese response to the western challenge, culminating in the post-World War II synthesis. Independent research an option.



  
  • HIST 175 - Confucian China: Origins to the 18th Century

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    The great stable societies: the Confucian Chinese example in historical perspective. Stress is placed on the emerging interlock of the philosophical, political, familial and technological components of a society distinct from and highly resistant to western civilization.



  
  • HIST 177 A-G - Special Topics in History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.
    177A: Special Topics in American History
    177B: Special Topics in African History
    177C: Special Topics in European History
    177D: Special Topics in Latin American History
    177E: Special Topics in Middle Eastern History
    177F: Special Topics in Comparative History
    177G: Special Topics in Global History


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 177,Special Studies in History.)



  
  • HIST 177A - Special Topics in American History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 177, Special Studies in History.).



  
  • HIST 177B - Special Topics in African History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 177, Special Studies in History.).



  
  • HIST 177C - Special Topics in European History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 177, Special Studies in History.).




  
  • HIST 177D - Special Topics in Latin American History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history, Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 177, Special Studies in History.).



  
  • HIST 177E - Special Topics in Middle Eastern History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 177, Special Studies in History.).



  
  • HIST 177F - Special Topics in Comparative History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 177, Special Studies in History.).



  
  • HIST 177G - Special Topics in Global History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 177, Special Studies in History.).




  
  • HIST 178 A-G - Special Topics in History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.
    178A: Special Topics in American History
    178B: Special Topics in African History
    178C: Special Topics in European History
    178D: Special Topics in Latin American History
    178E: Special Topics in Middle Eastern History 
    178F: Special Topics in Comparative History
    178G: Special Topics in Global History

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 178, Special Studies in History.)



  
  • HIST 178A - Special Topics in American History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 178, Special Studies in History.).




  
  • HIST 178B - Special Topics in African History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 178, Special Studies in History.).



  
  • HIST 178C - Special Topics in European History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 178, Special Studies in History.).



  
  • HIST 178D - Special Topics in Latin American History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 178, Special Studies in History.).




  
  • HIST 178E - Special Topics in Middle Eastern History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 178, Special Studies in History.).




  
  • HIST 178F - Special Topics in Comparative History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 178, Special Studies in History.).



  
  • HIST 178G - Special Topics in Global History

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.


    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 178, Special Studies in History.).



  
  • HIST 180 - Seminar: British History

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    This course focuses on a selected theme, issue, problem, or period in the history of the peoples of the British Isles from the Claudian (Roman) invasion in 43 c.e. to the present.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102   and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 181 - Seminar: Medieval Europe

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    The course focuses on a selected theme, issue, problem, region, country, or period in the history of European peoples in the period 400 to 1300 c.e.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102  and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 182 - Seminar: Early Modern Europe

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    The course focuses on a selected theme, issue, problem, region, country, or period in the history of European peoples in the period 1300 to 1600 c.e.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102  and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 183 - Seminar: Modern European History

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    The course focuses on a selected theme, issue, problem, region, country, or period in the history of European peoples in the period 1600 c.e. to the present.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102  and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 184 - Seminar: 18th-Century America

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    The course focuses on a selected theme, issue, problem, region, ethnic group, or period in the history of the peoples of colonial North America and the early national United States in the century from 1700 to 1800 c.e.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102  and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 185 - Seminar: 19th-Century America

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    The course focuses on a selected theme, issue, problem, region, ethnic group, or period in the history of the peoples of the United States in the century from 1800 to 1900 c.e.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102  and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 186 - Seminar: American Society and Thought

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    The course focuses on social institutions, cultural forms, and ideas of American peoples during the broadly inclusive period 1609 c.e. to the present. Typically, however, the course limits its consideration to a more limited time frame.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102  and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 187 - Seminar: 20th-Century America

    Semester Hours: 4


    Periodically

    The course focuses on a selected theme, issue, problem region, ethnic group, or period in the history of the peoples of the United States during the period 1900 c.e. to the present.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102  and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 188A - Seminar: Non-Western History

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    This course focuses on a selected theme, issue, problem, region, country, or period in the history of non-Western peoples in the period 200 b.c.e. to the present.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102  and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 189A - Seminar: Global or Comparative History

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    This course focuses on a selected theme, issue, problem, region or period considered globally or in a comparative framework.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102  and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 192 - Readings in History I

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, Spring
    Individualized course designed to fill gaps in the student’s knowledge of history. Ordinarily open only to seniors who are exceptionally capable of independent work. Before registering for this course, the prospective student must find a member of the department who will agree in writing to serve as the tutor. This course may not be used to satisfy the department’s seminar requirements.



  
  • HIST 194 - Readings in History II

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, Spring
    Individualized course limited to students who have taken 192 and who have secured agreement in writing from a member of the department to serve as tutor for this course. May not be used to satisfy the department’s seminar requirements.



  
  • HIST 196 - Seminar: Ancient History

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    The course focuses on a selected theme, issue, problem, region, or period in the history of the peoples of the ancient world from the early dynastic period of Egypt (3100-2890 b.c.e.) to the end of the Roman Empire in the West (476 c.e.).

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HIST 102  and 103 . May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly 3 s.h.)



  
  • HIST 199 - Internship in History

    Semester Hours: 3-6
    Periodically
    This course is designed for history majors and minors. It gives students an opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills gained in the classroom in practical work situations. For three credits, students must be present at an approved offcampus site for six hours a week and devote an additional three hours a week towards related academic work, which includes weekly meetings with an adviser, completion of a journal and a research paper. Students wishing to take the course for six credits are expected to double the on-site and academic obligations for the three credit course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Permission of the chairperson.




Hofstra University Honors College (HUHC)

  
  • HUHC 011 - (HP) C&E Fall Social Sciences

    Semester Hours: 3
    The Social Science component of Culture and Expression has its emphasis on understanding the structures and values of a culture or civilization. These courses give students an informed understanding of culture, through the disciplines of history, sociology, anthropology, psychology, philosophy, comparative religion, economics, and geography. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HUHC 011 must be taken concurrently with HUHC 013 . Open only to HUHC students.



  
  • HUHC 012 - (BH) C&E Spring Social Sciences

    Semester Hours: 3
    The Social Science component of Culture and Expression has its emphasis on understanding the structures and values of a culture or civilization. These courses give students an informed understanding of culture, through the disciplines of history, sociology, anthropology, psychology, philosophy, comparative religion, economics, and geography. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HUHC 012 must be taken concurrently with HUHC 014 . Open only to HUHC students.



  
  • HUHC 013 - (LT) C&E Fall Humanities

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    The Humanities component of Culture and Expression has its emphasis on artistic expressions of the cultures under examination. Much of the content of these courses is literary, but other expressive media such as architecture, music and the visual arts are also studied.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HUHC 013 must be taken concurrently with HUHC 011 . Open only to HUHC students.



  
  • HUHC 014 - (LT) C&E Spring Humanities

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    The Humanities component of Culture and Expression has its emphasis on artistic expressions of the cultures under examination. Much of the content of these courses is literary, but other expressive media such as architecture, music and the visual arts are also studied.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    HUHC 014 must be taken concurrently with HUHC 012 . Open only to HUHC students.



  
  • HUHC 020 A-Z - Liberal Arts Seminar

    Semester Hours: 1-4


    Fall, Spring

    Liberal Arts Seminars are specialized courses offered to students of Hofstra University Honors College . Each seminar is proposed, designed, and led by a member of the Hofstra faculty. Multiple seminars are offered each semester on a wide variety of topics. The purpose of the seminars is to provide HUHC students and faculty an opportunity to explore subject matters and topics that do not typically present themselves in regular departmental offerings.
     

    Current Special Topics

    HUHC 020A H1 CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY

    Professor Bernard Firestone, Political Science TR 2:40– 4:05 PM CRN: 21955

    In the coming Spring semester, the American people will have either elected a new president or retained the current one.  In either case, many of the international challenges we face now will continue to command presidential attention, as will new ones not yet on the nation’s foreign policy agenda.  This course is designed to examine a number of these challenges. Among the topics, we will cover the threat to American primacy from a rising China and the problem of how to deal with a resurgent Russia.  We will look critically at America’s fixation on the Middle East as a region with particular relevance to the United States and the continuing public preoccupation with terrorism as a core threat to the national interest. We will explore not only the problem of nuclear proliferation to countries such as North Korea and Iran but also how advances in technology threaten the unleashing of an accelerated arms race, including nuclear weapons and cyberwar.  We will also look at the kinds of challenges, such as pandemics and climate change, that are often ignored by scholars of international politics and even government officials, who concentrate instead on the threat other states pose to the national interest.  There will be a midterm and final in the course.  In addition, students will participate in in-class debates over concrete foreign policy problems and compose an essay related to the debate topic they have been assigned.

    (The chair of the Political Science Department has indicated this course may be counted as a departmental elective toward the completion of the requirements for Political Science majors or minors.)

    HUHC 020B H1 ITALIAN COMIC BOOKS

    Professor Simone Castaldi, Romance Languages and Literatures MW 4:20-5:45 PM CRN:  20238

    SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE ONLY FORMAT

    This course follows the development of the comic book medium in Italy from its inception at the beginning of the 20th century to the present.  In addition to familiarizing themselves with the major trends and movements in Italian comics – including the early experimentations with modernism, the colonialist adventure epics of the fascist period, the literate narratives for mature readers of the ‘70s, and the postmodern sci-fi dystopian visions of the ‘80s – students will learn about Italian society, history, and politics while gaining an understanding of the present-day political situation. Furthermore, as we examine the richly intertextual works that are the subject of the course, the students will be presented with narratological tools in order to appreciate the structural complexity of the comic-book medium and to examine the deceptive divide between works of so-called high culture and those of the popular media.

    “All lectures and materials are presented in English.”

    HUHC 020C H1 MAKING BABIES:  RELIGION & NEW REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

    Professor Ann Burlein, Religion MW 4:20-5:45 PM CRN: 20601

    This course explores the reception of reproductive technologies such as IVF and surrogacy in different religious and cultural contexts. How do such technologies change when they are used by people whose cultural background includes belief in karma, multiple lives, and ancestors? Why do some religions define the use of donor sperm or eggs as adultery? And how does the cross-racial and cross-cultural use of these technologies impact human rights as well as notions of parenthood and kinship?

    (The chair of the Religion Department has indicated this course may be counted as a departmental elective toward the completion of the requirements for Religion majors or minors.)

    HUHC 020D H1 SEEING THINGS

    Professor Sophie Hawkins, Religion TR 4:20 – 5:45 PM CRN: 22997

    The title of this seminar purposefully conjures a creative tension between two ways of looking at things: on the one hand, we will be examining the overlooked histories and resonances of everyday objects (e.g., furniture, footwear, keepsakes tucked away in drawers), and on the other, we will think about “seeing things” in terms of divination (e.g., dreams, visions, and auguries). This class will blend material culture studies (the close study of the social biography of artifacts) with the study of animist worldviews (where both material and non-material things have agency). At the end of the semester, we will ask how our understanding of religion has been impacted by learning to see things differently.

    (The chair of the Religion Department has indicated this course may be counted as a departmental elective toward the completion of the requirements for Religion majors or minors.)

    HUHC 020E H1 COLOR TV

    Professor Aashish Kumar, Radio, TV, Film TR 4:20 – 5:45 PM CRN: 22767

    “Color TV” will look at the new wave of US television shows (especially those that are streaming but also on broadcast TV) featuring writers and characters of color who aren’t just token figures but central to the stories.  In addition to offering a study of contested representations, the course would also look at strategies of accommodation and mainstreaming that these creators must contend within their quest for cross-over audiences within the economics of commercial television work.” 

    (The chair of the RTVF department has indicated this course may be counted as a departmental elective toward the completion of the requirements for RTVF majors or minors.)

    HUHC 020H H1 COVID-19: CHEMISTRY AND BEYOND – OFFERED DURING JANUARY 2021 SESSION

    Professor Ling Huang, Chemistry  MW 9:40 – 11:05 AM CRN: 21961

    SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE ONLY FORMAT

    In this pandemic, Chemistry and Allied Health Sciences played a prominent role on multiple fronts. In this seminar, we will discuss the chemistry/biochemistry involved in the diagnostic tests, therapeutic drugs, vaccine development, PPE development, sanitizing agents, and viral transmission (chemical and biochemical investigation of it). In addition, we will touch upon the controversies that arose from the entanglement of science, politics, and media. Specifically, we will cover contentious issues such as increased opioid overdoses during the pandemic, misinformation, the controversial use of hydroxychloroquine, and missteps in public health measures. Students will be able to learn some COVID-related science and build up critical thinking skills.

    HUHC 020K H1 KAFKA IN WORLD LITERATURE: TEXTS, CONTENTS, INFLUENCES

    Professor Neil Donahue, Comparative Languages and Literature MW 2:40 – 4:05 PM (M online; W in person) CRN: 24442

    In a cross-cultural manner, we will look at precursors to Kafka in 19th century American and Russian works and then turn to the central figure of Franz Kafka, who wrote in German in Prague in the early 20th century. His lucidly strange prose in his key works will lead us into a view of his influence on Magical Realism in Latin America, Eastern Europe, Japan, Africa, and elsewhere worldwide, in literature and the visual arts as well as theater, fashion, and other modes of expression to the present day. Explore a World of Weird, fun, and fantastical.  This course can also be taken for German credit with readings in the original by arrangement.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Liberal Arts Seminars are open to Honors College students in good standing and, with the permission of the instructor and the HUHC Deans’ Office, to other students who meet HUHC entrance criteria. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.



  
  • HUHC 021 A-Z - Special Topics Seminar

    Semester Hours: 1-4


    Fall, Spring

    Special Topic Seminars are specialized courses offered to students of Hofstra University Honors College . Each seminar is proposed, designed, and led by a member of the Hofstra faculty. Multiple seminars are offered each semester on a wide variety of topics. The purpose of the seminars is to provide HUHC students and faculty an opportunity to explore subject matter and topics that do not typically present themselves in regular departmental offerings.

    Current Special Topics

    HUHC 021A* H1 SHOW ME THE MONEY! FINANCE IN FILM AND (NON) FICTION

    Professor Andrew Spieler, Finance

    MW 11:20-12:45PM

    CRN: 22768

    SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE ONLY FORMAT

    Truth is stranger than fiction. The stories behind many business and finance films and books are both entertaining and instructive. The headlines blare of fraud at Enron and WorldCom but do not discuss the important role of capital markets in improving individual and global welfare. Surprisingly, movies (and often originally a book) like “Moneyball” while entertaining, discusses the core concepts of valuation albeit in a baseball setting (and best actor nomination for Brad Pitt). These and other stories contribute to our collective understanding that finance is not about greed (but there is some!). Still, helping individuals, investors, and collectively nations improve their standard of living and quality of life. Students will understand that raising capital is necessary to fund new and critical technologies and start new ventures. Markets develop to more efficiently allocate capital and channel resources ultimately to its highest value use. This course provides an entertaining but important lens to view the important role of finance in modern times.

     (The Finance Department’s chair has indicated this course may be counted as a departmental elective toward the completion of the requirements for Finance majors or minors.)

    BOOKS

    Freakonomics (Levitt and Dubner)

    Moneyball (Michael Lewis)

    Liar’s Poker (Michael Lewis)

    The Millionaire Next Door (Stanley and Danko)

    Fooled by Randomness (Nasim Taleb)

    The Savvy Investor’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Traditional Investments (Baker, Nofsinger, and Spieler)

    MOVIES

    Moneyball

    The Big Short

    Barbarians at the Gate

    The Smartest Guys in the Room

    The Corporation

    Trading Places

    Wall Street

    The Producers (Broadway show)

    HUHC 021B* H1 TRACKING HUMAN BEHAVIOR: THEORY AND PRACTICE

    Professor Anil Mathur, Marketing and International Business

    MW 9:40 – 11:05AM                                                                            

    CRN: 24126

    Advanced Techniques in Behavioral Research: Human behavior is complex and multifaceted. Understanding human behavior is of importance to social scientists, public policymakers, and businesses. This course uses advanced research technologies to gain insights into multiple aspects of human behavior. Specifically, the course will focus on advanced tools such as eye-tracking, facial analysis, voice analysis, and text analysis. Theories underlying measurements using these advanced technologies will be discussed and their practical applications in various disciplines. The seminar will also have a lab component during which students will get hands-on experience using these technologies to understand human behavior better. Lab exercises will be conducted in the state-of-the-art Behavioral Research Laboratory in the School of Business. Students will design a research study, collect primary data, and write a report based on advanced technologies to understand some aspect of human behavior.

    (The chair of the MARKETING DEPARTMENT has indicated this course may be counted as a departmental elective toward completing the requirements for Marketing majors or minors.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Special Topic Seminars are open to Honors College students in good standing and, with the permission of the instructor and the HUHC Deans’ Office, to other students who meet HUHC entrance criteria. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Not for liberal arts credit.




Humanities (HUM)

  
  • HUM 001 - Arts and Artists

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    An interdisciplinary introduction to vital issues-especially for any artist-in aesthetics, art theory, history and criticism. Centered in the visual arts, inquiry extends to other arts and beyond. Typical themes include medium; form; style; representation; semeiotics; expressive value; pragmatics of the “art world”; historical contextualism versus an “eternal present”; criticism in theory and practice.



  
  • HUM 002 - Arts and Artists

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    An interdisciplinary introduction to vital issues-especially for any artist-in aesthetics, art theory, history and criticism. Centered in the visual arts, inquiry extends to other arts and beyond. Typical themes include medium; form; style; representation; semeiotics; expressive value; pragmatics of the “art world”; historical contextualism versus an “eternal present”; criticism in theory and practice.



  
  • HUM 100 - Arts of the Jazz Age

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    The arts in America during the first quarter of the twentieth century. Emphasis is on the work of writers, musicians, artists and architects who captured the spirit of the country. Development of modern jazz; attention to the foregrounding of jazz of improvisation, arrangement and performance as important for artists and writers as well as musicians.



  
  • HUM 142 - Fiction and Film

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Selected readings in the novel and analysis of films that have been made from these works.




Individually Designed Degree Program (IDP)

  
  • IDP 170 - Internship

    Semester Hours: 1-4
    Fall, January, Spring, Summer
    This work-study experience provides students with an opportunity to participate in an internship of their choosing, domestic and/or international. A minimum of 28 hours of work on site per semester in an approved academic, governmental, non-governmental, or research institution is combined with regularly scheduled meetings with a faculty member. Reading and writing assignments, including an in-depth term paper and a journal, will be required.



  
  • IDP 180 - Senior Seminar

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This senior seminar encourages students to apply advanced methodological approaches to deepen their understanding of course-related issues. Students and faculty will collaborate to establish the content of the course. Students must produce work that demonstrates the ability to independently investigate and critically analyze issues of interest. Issues may include, but are not limited to, topics addressed in the senior projects as well as future educational and professional goals.



  
  • IDP 190 - Senior Project

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    The Senior Project is the culmination of work within the student’s concentration and shows the ability to relate one discipline to another. With the guidance and supervision of a faculty member, a student develops a project. Together, they determine its substance and formal details such as the frequency and length of conferences. The Senior Project consists of a substantial research paper or essay, project, performance, or other body of work. Students will present their projects and discuss the implications of their work for future educational and professional goals.




Information Technology (IT)

  
  • IT 001 - Introduction to Excel

    Semester Hours: 1
    This course is an introductory study of Excel skills for business. Students will learn the essentials of Excel from basic operations such as organizing, manipulating and graphing data, to some of the more advanced features. Students will apply Excel skills to solving business problems. Main topics include building a worksheet, formulas and functions, charts, pivot tables, and what-if analysis.



  
  • IT 009 - Introduction to Microcomputer Tools

    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall, Spring
    Introduction to microcomputers and microcomputer software tools and their applications and ethical use. Focus on PC operating systems, spreadsheets, document management, email, and Internet access.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    This course is open only to non-business majors. Business majors will not receive credit for this course as they must take IT 015 .



  
  • IT 015 - Introduction to Information Systems

    Semester Hours: 3
    An introductory course in information systems. Topics include information systems (MIS/DSS/KMS) and components, database, enterprise systems (ERP), Internet and e-Commerce, IS risks and cybersecurity.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: IT 001 .



  
  • IT 021 - Internet Technologies: XML in Practice and Business Application

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    This course is designed for students to develop an understanding of Internet technologies that help organizations communicate and respond to a dynamic business environment. The course focuses on XML (Extensible Markup Language). XML has become the standard body of rules that facilitates communication among different computer applications by tagging data, interpreting, and linking the results. Discussions will include the applied use of XML and related Internet technologies in business areas that include, for example, financial reporting, Web services, and health care. In particular, two XML vocabularies will be explored in more depth: the Universal Business Language (UBL) and Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL). Topics covered include XML, XSLT, CSS, XHTML and UBL and XBRL (including SEC rule, 2009: Interactive Data to Improve Financial Reporting).

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015 , CSC 005 , or permission of department chairperson. Credits earned count toward general degree requirements but do not satisfy information systems major  or minor  requirements.



  
  • IT 030 - Web Development and Analytics for Business

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course is an in-depth study of the Web development process using professional industry-standard Web production and development tools. The course covers the concepts, issues and techniques related to designing, developing, and deploying websites for business. Students develop Web-based applications using these tools. Students will apply techniques for gathering and gaining insight from their websites using Web analytics such as clickstream data to measure the success of their websites in meeting their organizational objectives.  Students are introduced to Cloud Computing in the context of Web design.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    CSC 005  or IT 015 . (Formerly Web-based Application Development for Business.)



  
  • IT 031 - Data-driven Web Application Development

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    This course explores in detail two of the most popular open-source Web development technologies: PHP and MySQL. These technologies are used to extract and deliver dynamic information across the Web. PHP is a scripting language designed to enable developers to create high quality and multifaceted Web applications. MySQL is a fast and reliable database that integrates well with PHP. The course uses a hands-on approach in which students actively develop dynamic Internet-based systems. Topics that will be covered include PHP, MySQL, installation, configuration, and management of Web servers.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 030  and junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 035 - Multimedia Concepts, Software and Applications

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    An in-depth treatment of multimedia graphic, sound, animation and video presentations. Multimedia is explored through a variety of methods including hands-on tutorials, lectures, projects, and case studies that include interactivity and hyperlinking. Global, ethical, social and legal issues relating to multimedia are explored.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 030  or permission of department chairperson; junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 040 - Software Development in Business

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    A comprehensive programming course focusing on business applications. Students learn how to develop elementary and intermediate programs in Structured COBOL. Topics include basic syntax, structured design concepts and file processing in accounting, finance, management and marketing. The COBOL language is compared and contrasted with other languages. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015  or CSC 005 ; junior class standing or above. With the permission of department chairperson one of the following programming courses – IT 040, 050 , 090 , or 095  – may be taken at the sophomore level.



  
  • IT 050 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming for Business

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    The design, testing, implementation and documentation of accounting, finance, marketing and management applications using C++ as an object-oriented programming language. Program testing and evaluation, object-oriented concepts and documentation are emphasized. An introduction to Java programming is provided.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 030  or 040 ; junior class standing or above. With the permission of department chairperson, one of the following programming courses — IT 040 , 050, 090 , or 095  — may be taken at the sophomore level. (Formerly Object-Oriented Programming.)



  
  • IT 060 - Analytic and Statistical Methodologies in Business Modeling

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    The R-Programming language is a versatile language and interface for statistical applications and business analytics. This course will provide hands-on training for learning how to analyze data in the R statistical software package. Topics covered include: Arrays in R (vectors and matrices) sub-setting, importing and exporting files, graphical tools of R, simple user defined functions, and application of R to business areas.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015  or CSC 005 ; junior class standing or above. With the permission of department chairperson one of the following programming courses may be taken at the sophomore level: IT 040 , IT 050 , 060, 090 , or 095 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.



  
  • IT 076 - Introduction to E-Commerce

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    An introduction to e-commerce from both technical and business perspectives. Topics include understanding how the Internet enables new opportunities using disruptive business models, analytics and the latest technologies, including selection of software, mobile, social and cloud computing platforms; and an overview of why ecommerce analytics is important. Principles of digital user experience, cyber-security, online payment methods, and global e-commerce are considered. Digital marketplaces, omni-channel and subscription strategies; supply chain collaboration; legal and ethical factors, and preparing comprehensive e-commerce business and technology research will be considered.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 030  or permission of department chairperson; junior class standing or above. (Formerly Introduction to Electronic Commerce.)



  
  • IT 090 - Visual Basic Applications for Business

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a year
    A focus on Visual Basic as a tool for development, testing, implementation, and documentation of Windows-based business applications. Topics include event-driven programming, string and arrays handling, graphics, and linking of applications.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 030 ; junior class standing or above. With the permission of department chairperson one of the following programming courses — IT 040 , 050 , 090, or 095  — may be taken at the sophomore level. (Formerly Interface Design and Programming in Visual Basic.)



  
  • IT 095 - Introduction to Java

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a year
    This course provides software developers with the knowledge and skills to use Java to build Internet and Intranet applets and Windows applications. Topics include overview of the Java virtual machine, Java classes and method, instantiating Java objects, access method, creating Java applets, the Java applet life cycle, inheritance and polymorphism, and Java class libraries.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015 ; junior class standing or above. With permission of department chairperson one of the following programming courses – IT 040 , 050 , 090 , or 095 – may be taken at the sophomore level.



  
  • IT 115 - Introduction to Simulation

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Introduction to modeling. Classifications and properties of elementary simulation models and simulation languages. Computer-based simulation models may include using spreadsheets, programming language, and other specialized software. Application areas in production management, marketing, capital investment evaluation, information systems, mechanized equipment and computer systems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    BAN 001  and knowledge of a programming language; junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 116 - Structured Systems Analysis and Design

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a year
    Advanced course in structured analysis and design of computerized information systems in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and other application areas. Topics include systems life cycle methodologies, data flow diagrams and rapid prototyping techniques. Ethical and global issues are considered. Emphasis is placed on design issues such as user involvement and the selection of appropriate methodologies. Course requirements include designing a system for implementation.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    One of the following courses: IT 040 , 050 , 090 , 095 , or permission of department chairperson; junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 117 - Database Management Systems

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Advanced course on database management systems (DBMS) concentrating on the relational data model and the SQL language. Covers theory of the relational data model contrasting it with earlier models. Database design is developed in the context of the overall design of an information system in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and other application areas. Topics include conceptual, logical, and physical database design, including data normalization and integrity constraints. Distributed database systems in a global business environment and issues related to data accuracy, security, privacy, and threat to individual rights are explored. Course requires designing and implementing databases using a mainframe and/or micro DBMS.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015  or CSC 005 ; junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 118 - Intermediate Database Management Systems

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    A practical course covering the concepts of relational database management systems (RDBMS), Structured Query Language (SQL), and PL/SQL. Topics include conceptual design, relational systems design, normalization and denormalization processes and Structured Query Language and its components such as data manipulation commands. Other topics covered are advanced queries, joins, outer joins, subqueries, group functions, formatting query results, triggers, and stored procedures. Special emphasis on data security, data integrity, query optimizations, and database administration.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 117 ; junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 120 - Business Computer Networks

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Explores the various ways information is shared among networked computer systems. Integrates MIS and telecommunications concepts to enable business managers to select, implement, manage and evaluate computer networks. Topics also include data communication needs of organizations in a global environment. Legal and ethical issues related to planning, design, implementation, and use of networks, including that of the Internet are discussed. Course project involves use of LAN management software.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015  or CSC 005 ; junior class standing or above. (Formerly Connectivity in the Business Environment.)



  
  • IT 122 - Advanced Computer Networks

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course provides an in-depth study of networking technology including Microsoft network software and Cisco network equipment. The topics include a study of building medium-sized networks (LAN and WAN) using Windows network components, Cisco software, and organizational, ethical and global issues in networking. The course covers IP addressing, subnetting, routing protocols, switching protocols, virtual local area network (VLAN), virtual private network (VPN), and WAN protocols. Numerous course projects, including the construction of a LAN with all its component parts, will be an integral part of this course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 120 . (Formerly Networking Technologies Utilizing Microsoft Software.)



  
  • IT 123 - Wireless Networks

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    The course is an in-depth study of networking technology involving the use of Cisco wireless network equipment and software. Topics include a study of Windows network components and Cisco wireless network tools. Global considerations involve the study of wireless networking issues, such as ethics and piracy. Numerous course projects, including the construction of a LAN/WLAN with all its component parts, will be an integral part of this course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 120 . (Formerly Networking Technologies Utilizing Novell Software.)



  
  • IT 124 - Information and Network Security

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course is designed to familiarize students with fundamentals of computer and network security. Content will deal with security and policy management at the managerial level. Hands-on exercises relating to network penetration, testing, social engineering, various security attack and defense technology as well as relevant legal and ethical aspects of these technologies are covered. This course can lead to acquisition of knowledge applied to the successful pursuit and obtainment of professional security classification.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 120 . (Formerly Computer and Network Security.)



  
  • IT 125 - Managing the Systems and Information Processing Function

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Study of the systems and information processing function from a strategic planning perspective. The methods appropriate for information resources planning discussed within the framework of overall corporate strategy. Topics include information systems, strategic planning, capacity planning, facilities management, evaluation and control, data processing staff planning, and hardware and software evaluation and selection.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 116 ; junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 128 - Information Systems Security and Risk Management

    Semester Hours: 3
    The course is designed to help students to understand the basic concepts of information security and risk management. This course examines how people, processes and information, computation and communications systems interact. Topics include enterprise IT infrastructure, information quality, security risks and threats, information security principles, and business continuity plan.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 014



  
  • IT 131 - Information Systems Auditing

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    This course focuses on the fundamentals of IT auditing and covers the collection and evaluation of digital evidence to determine whether information systems are designed to maintain data integrity, safeguard assets, and utilize resources efficiently. Topics include the tools and techniques necessary to properly audit information systems such as examination of networks and operating systems, data-center operations, access security, and fraud detection in enterprise information systems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015 , ACCT 102  or permission of the department chairperson. (Formerly Information Technology Auditing.)



  
  • IT 132 - Fundamentals of IT Forensics

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course focuses on digital forensics and the exercise of digital forensics skills. Topics include electronic evidence and file systems, investigative processes, IT forensic-analysis tools, analysis of data and applications, network vulnerability assessment, securing wireless networks, cybercrime issues, and data recovery. By completing this course, students will understand basics digital forensics and demonstrate the use of digital forensics tools. Current industry best practices will be applied using case scenarios.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 120  or permission of the department chairperson.



  
  • IT 136 - Advanced E-Commerce Technology and Applications

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course provides advanced knowledge and skills needed to use Java and markup languages to build E-Commerce applications. Java topics include inheritance, Abstract Windows Toolkit, Layout Managers, Event Model, and Multithreading. Coverage of XML and an introduction to JavaScript is also included. Additional topics of discussion include data mining and warehousing, server infrastructure including architecture, web servers, database servers, and transaction servers.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 076 , 095 , 116 , 117 , 120 ; junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 141 - Health Care Information Technology

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course provides students with an understanding of the technologies that are utilized to collect, analyze, monitor, maintain and report health data. Topics covered include health data quality principles, legal and information security standards, and professional best practice guidelines pertaining to the health care industry. Students will learn the technologies and policies simultaneously as they impact various stakeholders in the environment: patients, providers (hospitals and doctors), payers (insurance companies and FSA holders) and government (CMS Medicare, HHS, DOJ, etc.). Other topics covered include: provider health systems, payer systems, patients systems, and government policy and oversight.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015  or CSC 005  or permission of the department chairperson, junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 142 - Health Information Technology (HIT) and Security

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course provides an overview of the technologies and related security issues used to ensure health care data integrity. Government regulations and policies, such as HIPAA and ARRA, that impact health information management will be discussed. By understanding how to protect data both from a health care provider and payer viewpoint, students will understand the complexity and costs associated with securing the environment and data. Technologies covered include hardware security, encryption, firewalls, secure transmissions, internal controls, data retention and monitoring systems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015  or permission of the department chairperson, junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 151 - Readings

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, Spring
    Assigned readings, individual research and projects on selected topics such as systems or software design and development, and computer applications.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 116 , 117 , or 120 ; and permission of department chairperson. Taught on a tutorial basis.



  
  • IT 152 - Readings

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, Spring
    Assigned readings, individual research and projects on selected topics such as systems or software design and development, and computer applications.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 116 , 117 , or 120 ; and permission of department chairperson. Taught on a tutorial basis.



  
  • IT 157 A-Z - Seminar: Special Topics in Information Systems

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    An advanced in-depth treatment of special topics. Current topics are explored through a variety of methods, such as lectures, projects and case studies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015 , junior class standing or above, and any additional prerequisites as stated in the course schedule. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Students may take up to two of these courses to fulfill their major requirements so long as each seminar has a different letter designation. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. (Formerly Seminar: Special Topics in Information Technology.)



  
  • IT 158 - A-Z – Undergraduate Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Information Technology

    Semester Hours: 0.5-1.5 s.h.


    Periodically

    The course provides advanced study on selected topics or emerging issues in information technology, utilizing a variety of methods, including lectures, projects and case studies. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Students may take up to six semester hours of IT157 and IT158 to fulfill their major requirements so long as each seminar has a different number-letter designation. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015  and any additional prerequisites as stated in the course schedule.



  
  • IT 170 - Introduction to Data Mining for Business Analytics

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall/Spring
    Data mining is a process of extracting useful information from large databases in business and non-profit entities. Data mining principles encompass: problem definition, exploratory data analysis, dimension reduction, consideration of alternative models, and calibration of models, evaluation and deployment. Course includes coverage of some of the principal methods used for data mining: classification and regression trees, neural network, association rules (market basket analysis), and clustering. The course will use specialized data mining software to implement steps involved in the data mining process. The course will involve both supervised and unsupervised learning. Students are required to complete a case study using specialized DM software to capture the salient data mining principles covered in the course. Students will learn how to use specialized data mining software in the course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 015  and BAN 122  or approval of department chairperson. (Formerly Introduction to Data Mining for Business Intelligence.)



  
  • IT 174 - Business Internship

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, Spring
    Actual practical experience in an approved setting open to junior and senior information systems majors . Students work a minimum of 40 hours for 1 credit or a minimum of 80 hours for 2 credits or a minimum of 120 hours for 3 credits in a structured information technology program offered by a for-profit or not-for-profit organization.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Permission of department chairperson, a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in information technology courses and 2.5 overall, IT 116  or 117 ; junior class standing or above. NOTE: Students may take this course for 1, 2, or 3 s.h., and may take the course more than once, with a maximum of 3 s.h. earned. Credits earned count toward general degree requirements but do not satisfy information systems major  requirements.



  
  • IT 179 - Business Computer Project

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    A capstone course using concepts learned in earlier courses. Students develop a complete business information system in accounting, finance, management, or marketing, or a management information system integrating their computer expertise with their business background. Students must choose a project, identify and document the user’s needs, develop the specifications, write the programs and implement the project with supporting documentation. Course applies systems and database design, telecommunications and programming concepts to business problems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 116 , 117 , 120 ; senior class standing and permission of department chairperson.



  
  • IT 182 - Decision Support and Expert Systems

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Techniques for problem solving and decision making. Focuses on areas in which computers can be used to support selection of decision alternatives. Students are provided with software tools for implementing decision support and expert systems which go beyond traditional file and information manipulation programs.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IT 116  and 117 ; junior class standing or above.



  
  • IT 185 - Internship in Information Systems

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    A work-study program open to senior information technology majors. Students work a minimum of 120 hours in a structured business computer information systems training program offered by a for-profit or not-for-profit organization.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Permission of department chairperson, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in information technology courses and 3.0 overall, IT 116  and 117 . (Students who do not meet these requirements, see IT 174 .) (Formerly Internship in Information Technology.)



  
  • IT 190 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Research for and the writing of a substantial essay in the field of information technology.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    A minimum grade point average of 3.5 in information technology and 3.4 overall. Open only to senior information systems majors  who are eligible for and desire to graduate with departmental honors and who secure, before registration, written permission of the department chairperson.




Integrated Management Studies (IMS) (*Formerly GBUS*)

  
  • IMS 001 - Foundations of Business

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    An overview of business functions in the context of the overall business environment. Concepts from all fields of business including management, marketing, finance, accounting, information technology, international business and business law. The impact of societal, political, legal and ethical considerations is emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Note: Designed as an orientation course for nonbusiness students or for business students who have not chosen their majors. May not be used to satisfy management elective specialization requirements. (Formerly GBUS 001.)



  
  • IMS 151 - Readings in Business Administration

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Periodically
    Assigned readings for undergraduate students on a tutorial basis. Oral or written reports may be required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Six credits in a student’s major and permission of department chairperson. (Formerly GBUS 151.)



  
  • IMS 152 - Readings in Business Administration

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Periodically
    Assigned readings for undergraduate students on a tutorial basis. Oral or written reports may be required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Six credits in a student’s major and permission of department chairperson. (Formerly GBUS 152.)



  
  • IMS 157 A-Z - Seminar: Special Topics in General Business

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    An advanced in-depth treatment of special topics. Current topics are explored through a variety of methods, such as lectures, projects and case studies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    MGT 101 , junior class standing or above, and any additional prerequisites as stated in the course schedule. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Students may take up to two of these courses to fulfill their major requirements so long as each seminar has a different letter designation. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. (Formerly GBUS 157 A-Z.)



  
  • IMS 165 - Managing International Development

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Explore the strategic role of corporate and government planners performing in regional industrial development. Interdisciplinary consideration is given to effective policy development and implementation in emerging markets (different regions could be offered each semester). Examples include the United States and other geographic areas. Problems of specific industries are examined.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    MGT 101 , BAN 001  or equivalent, and junior class standing or above. (Formerly GBUS 165.)



  
  • IMS 170 - Organizational Consulting Project

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Advanced seminar in theory and practice of management and consulting; student groups with varied business majors assist local businesses under faculty guidance; periodic student and instructor project discussion; groups develop final written analysis and recommendations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    A minimum grade point average of 3.0 overall; MGT 110 , MKT 101 , ACCT 102 , IT 015 , FIN 101  or permission of department chairperson. (Formerly GBUS 170.)



  
  • IMS 180 - Business Policy and Strategy

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    A capstone course enabling students to integrate functional area knowledge in order to effect managerial decisions and assume leadership roles in organizations. Theory and concepts are applied using both case analysis and a computer-based business simulation. Topics include: elements of the strategic planning process, such as strategy formulation and implementation; ethics and corporate social responsibility; corporate, business, and functional-level strategy; the relationship between strategy and organizational structure; and strategic control and reward systems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Business majors with senior class standing and FIN 101 , MKT 101  and MGT 110 . (Students who have completed 88 s.h. or above may seek a waiver from the department chairperson.) Corequisite: FIN 110 . (Formerly GBUS 180.)



  
  • IMS 180H - Business Policy and Strategy - Honors

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    An honors version of the Zarb School of Business’ capstone course enabling students to integrate functional area knowledge in order to effect managerial decisions and assume leadership roles in organizations. Theory and concepts are applied using both case analysis (in which the actual companies’ top executives participate) and a complex computer-based business simulation. Topics include: elements of the strategic planning process, such as strategy formulation and implementation; ethics and corporate social responsibility; corporate, business, and functional-level strategy; the relationship between strategy and organizational structure; and strategic control and reward systems. Significant written and oral communication skills are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Business majors with senior class standing and MGT 101 , FIN 101 , MKT 101 . Corequisites: FIN 110 , MGT 110 . Students must have successfully completed 88 or more credits before entering this course. Students must be enrolled in the Hofstra University Honors College  or have a 3.4 GPA and the permission of the department chair to enroll in this course. Satisfies same BBA requirements  as regular sections of IMS 180 . (Formerly GBUS 180H.)




International Business (IB)

  
  • IB 115 - Chinese Business

    Semester Hours: 3
    The course introduces Chinese cultural, political and technological environment to students with a special focus on doing business in China. The course intends to provide an overview of China’s economic development, introduce political and legal environment of China, offer management insights for businesses and help students to understand increasingly internationalized Chinese businesses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IB 150 (Formerly IB 157F Chinese Business).



  
  • IB 116 - Intercultural Comparison and Management

    Semester Hours: 3

    Periodically

    The course focuses on issues around managing international businesses in a global environment with a special emphasis on doing business in China. Students will gain a general overview of the process and effect of internationalization in contemporary business, along with an introduction to theories, concepts and skills relevant to managing effectively in today’s global environment. The course content will be linked to Chinese business context.

     

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IB 150  (Formerly IB 157G Intercultural Comparison and Management).



  
  • IB 117 - Multinational Companies in China

    Semester Hours: 3


    Periodically

    This course addresses the various issues in international business management from the viewpoint of the managers of foreign MNC operating in China. The increasing openness of China to the outside world, especially after its accession to WTO in 2001, has presented both opportunities and challenges for foreign companies doing business in China. Students will gain a general overview of the process and effect of internationalization in contemporary business, along with an introduction to theories, concepts and skills relevant to managing effectively in today’s global environment. The course content will be linked to Chinese business context.

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IB 150 (Formerly IB 157H Multinational Companies in China)



  
  • IB 118 - Case Studies in Global Business

    Semester Hours: 3


    Periodically

    The course utilizes various cases of international business, which include Chinese and foreign companies to demonstrate and explain the fundamental factors and theories to be used in the real world regarding the cultural, political, human resources, technological environment and the effective communications with a special focus on working with the Chinese. It intends to provide a deep view of how western people work well in a Chinese environment and help students to understand increasingly internationalized Chinese businesses.

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IB 150 (Formerly IB 157I Case Studies in Global Business)



  
  • IB 150 - Introduction to International Business

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Course focuses on exploring terminology, scope, status and evolving patterns of international business. Specifically, the course addresses the role of social, cultural, political, ethical, technological, environmental and economic factors in the international context; the impact of global forces on businesses at home and abroad; role of governments in promoting and protecting business interests at home and abroad; role of international agencies in the functioning of business; and the interlink between managerial, operational, marketing, and financial functions in doing business abroad.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Sophomore class standing or above. (Students who have completed 24 s.h. or above may seek a waiver from the department chairperson.)



  
  • IB 151 - Readings

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, Spring
    Assigned readings on a tutorial basis; oral or written reports may be required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IB 150  and permission of department chairperson. Satisfactory completion of this course counts toward general degree requirements but does not satisfy international business major requirements.



  
  • IB 152 - Readings

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, Spring
    Assigned readings on a tutorial basis; oral or written reports may be required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IB 150  and permission of department chairperson. Satisfactory completion of this course counts toward general degree requirements but does not satisfy international business major requirements.



  
  • IB 154 - Analysis of the International Environment and Global Business Research

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Techniques, concepts, and analytical tools needed to understand the global business environment and markets. Focus on an overview of international business research; research techniques available; development of skills in gathering and analyzing information; and demonstration of the pitfalls inherent in international research.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Junior class standing or above; IB 150  and BAN 001 .



  
  • IB 157 A-Z - Seminar: Special Topics in International Business

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    An advanced in-depth treatment of special topics. Current topics are explored through a variety of methods, such as lectures, projects and case studies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    IB 150 , junior class standing or above, and any additional prerequisites as stated in the course schedule. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. Students may take up to two of these courses to fulfill their major requirements so long as each seminar has a different letter designation.



 

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