2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions and Schedules

 

AT (Athletic Training)
  

  • AT 372 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience II

    Credits: 2
    Clinical application of course content presented in AT 456. This course will enable the student athletic trainer to achieve an appropriate level of skill competency related to athletic injury assessment and according to the requirements established by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training Corequisites: AT 456


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  • AT 373 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience III

    Credits: 2
    Clinical application of course content presented in AT 474. This course will enable the student athletic trainer to achieve an appropriate level of skill competency related to athletic rehabilitation according to the requirements established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training Corequisites: AT 474


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  • AT 374 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV

    Credits: 2
    Clinical application of course content presented in AT 464. This course will enable the student athletic trainer to achieve an appropriate level of skill competency related to therapeutic modalities and according to the requirements established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training Corequisites: AT 464


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  • AT 441-441L/541-541L - Athletic Training Techniques I and Lab

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to meet outcomes and guidelines set forth by the Education Council of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association related to acute care provided by Athletic Trainers for Injuries and Illnesses. Students will obtain the knowledge, skills and clinical decision making to act efficiently and effectively in emergency situations related to life-threatening and non-life threatening conditions. Also, the course will address ethical and legal issues related to emergency care and the practice of Athletic Training. Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training Corequisites: AT441L-441/541L-541L


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  • AT 442-542 - Athletic Training Techniques II

    Credits: 3
    This course is the second of the intermediate athletic training courses designed to meet all of the guidelines and competencies required by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Content includes techniques related to the prevention, recognition, and management of athletic injuries to the upper and lower extremities. Related topics include preseason screening, pre-participation physicals, and appropriate weight training techniques. Prerequisites: AT 441; Major in Athletic Training


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  • AT 443-543/443L-543L - Athletic Training Techniques III and Lab

    Credits: 3
    This course is the third of the intermediate athletic training courses designed to meet all of the guidelines and competencies required by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. These courses should be taken in sequence. AT443 includes a combination of material. One section of the class is devoted to the prevention, recognition, and management of athletic injuries relative to head, face, throat, abdomen, and thorax. The remainder of the class includes material in regards to evaluation and care of general illnesses and dermatological disorders common to athletics, understanding the role of pharmaceuticals in athletics-both legal and banned substances, drug testing procedures, special issues related to women in athletics, and the athletic trainer’s role in counseling athletes.

    Athletic Training Techniques III Lab
    This course is designed to meet outcomes and guidelines set forth by the Education Council of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association related to prevention, evaluation and management of medical conditions and disabilities incurred by individuals involved in physical activity or sport. Students will obtain the knowledge, skill and clinical decision making to accurately assess and recognize general medical conditions (both acute and chronic), make appropriate referrals and work as part of a coordinated health care team to implement plans which allow individuals with medical conditions to participate safely in physical activity and sport.


      Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training Corequisites: 443L-543L/443-543


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  • AT 444-544 - Athletic Training Techniques IV

    Credits: 2
    This course is designed to cover the athletic training competencies in organization and administration. It will cover knowledge, skills and values that an athletic trainer must possess to develop, administer, and manage a health care facility and associated venues that provide health care to athletes and others involved in physical activity. Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training


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  • AT 454-554 - Athletic Injury Assessment-Lower Extremity

    Credits: 2
    This course is designed to have the athletic training student develop a sound understanding of the assessment of athletic related injuries and conditions occurring to the lower extremities. The course will incorporate anatomy of the lower extremity, the athletic related injuries or conditions which may occur, and evaluation techniques used to assess this area of the body. Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training Corequisites: AT 371


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  • AT 456-556 - Athletic Injury Assessment-Upper Extremity

    Credits: 2
    This course is designed to have the athletic training student develop a sound understanding of the assessment of athletic related injuries and conditions occurring to the upper extremities. The course will incorporate anatomy of the upper extremity, the athletic related injuries or conditions which may occur, and evaluation techniques used to assess this area of the body. Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training Corequisites: AT 372


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  • AT 462-562 - Interventions I

    Credits: 3
    First course in a 3-semester sequence, designed to teach students foundational principles and theories associated with the development of a treatment plan for an injured patient. The class is taught through lectures and demonstrations.


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  • AT 464-564 - Interventions II

    Credits: 2
    This course is designed to meet outcomes and guidelines set forth by the Education Council of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association related to therapeutic interventions. The second course in a 3-semester sequence, it is designed to have the student develop a basic understanding of the theory and application of therapeutic interventions including modalities and exercise in the treatment of the injured patient. The class will be taught through lectures and demonstrations. Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training Corequisites: AT 374


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  • AT 471 - Fall Clinical Experience

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to meet the clinical experience competencies required during fall activity. Clinical applications include physical examinations; fitting and maintaining football protective equipment; monitoring and management of environmental conditions; stretching and conditioning; and the evaluation and care of acute athletic injuries. Prerequisites: Athletic Training Major and Senior status Notes: Graded S/U


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  • AT 474-574 - Interventions III (AW)

    Credits: 2
    This course is designed to meet outcomes and guidelines set forth by the Education Council of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association related to therapeutic interventions. The third course in a 3-semester sequence, it is designed to have the student develop an advanced level of understanding of the theory and application of therapeutic interventions including modalities and exercise in the treatment of the injured patient. The class will be taught through lectures and demonstrations. Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training Corequisites: AT 373


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AVIA (Aviation)
  

  • AVIA 101 - Introduction to General Aviation

    Credits: 1
    Overview of the general aviation industry. This course provides an awareness of the magnitude of aviation activity not involved in commercial air carrier operations. The student will discover a multitude of career opportunities and recognize the role general aviation holds in support of the nation’s commerce and air transportation. The student will study the evolution of the industry and recognize general economic, social and political factors affecting the future of aviation activity.


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  • AVIA 150-150L - Introduction to Aviation Meteorology and Lab

    Credits: 2
    This course is an introduction to Meteorology and forecasting. The major focus of this course is to understand public and aviation weather observations and forecasts. Topics covered include understanding the global energy balance and structure of the atmosphere as a background to explain seasons and weather. Air masses and frontal systems, and weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, icing, tornadoes, and tropical systems are related to forecasting. Corequisites: AVIA 150L-150.


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  • AVIA 170 - Fundamentals of Flight Theory

    Credits: 3
    Basic aviation principles for the beginning aviator are presented in this course. Topics include aerodynamics, basic aircraft systems, aircraft performance computations, weight and balance computations, meteorology, radio navigation and communication techniques, cross-country preparation, pilot physiology, and emergency operations. Students completing this course will be ready to challenge the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot written and oral exams. Corequisites: AVIA 171


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  • AVIA 171 - Introductory Flight I

    Credits: 2
    This flight course involves individual flight instruction for the FAA Private Pilot Certificate. Topics include aircraft preflight, weather briefings, basic flight maneuvers, and basic flight regulations. Students will complete, under the supervision of SDSU flight instructors, at least the cross country progress check of the private pilot certificate. Corequisites: AVIA 170 Notes: Additional fees apply for aircraft rental and flight instruction. 


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  • AVIA 180 - Attitude Instrument Theory

    Credits: 2
    This course begins with a discussion of Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM), airworthiness requirements for flight, and professionalism in aviation. The course proceeds to an in-depth study of instrumentation and glass technologies. Basic attitude flight principles will be enhanced through this course. In addition, students will have a fundamental knowledge of the air navigation systems used to conduct IFR flight. Corequisites: AVIA 181


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  • AVIA 181 - Introductory Flight II

    Credits: 2
    Students will continue learning how to fly aircraft in the VFR and IFR environments. Topics include cross-country flight and flight planning, night operations, lost and emergency procedures, basic instrument flight control, and National Airspace services. Student will obtain, under the supervision of SDSU flight instructors, the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land Certificate, as a requirement of course completion and continue on to at least stage I of the instrument commercial 14 CFR 141 requirements. Prerequisites: AVIA 171 Corequisites: AVIA 180 Notes: Additional fees apply for aircraft rental and flight instruction. Students enrolled in the program prior to Fall 2012 will take the course as AVIA 273 - Private Pilot Flight II


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  • AVIA 189 - Airframe & Powerplant Course

    Credits: 1-40
    The Airframe & Powerplant Course is a block of up to 40 credits awarded to students enrolling in the Aviation Maintenance Management specialization who have completed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved airframe & powerplant program.  Students will be required to produce a FAA airframe & powerplant certificate as proof of successful completion.  Notes: These credits will only apply to the aviation maintenance management specialization.


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  • AVIA 199 - Exploring Aviation

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed as an exploratory course for all majors to learn and experience aviation. Students will be exposed to different sectors of aviation and how it contributes to society as well as have the opportunity to learn about airports and their economic impact. All students in this course will have the opportunity to fly in a training airplane at least three times during the semester. Students will get hands on learning opportunities in the air and experience flight from a first-hand perspective. Aviation career options will be explored. Additional fees for flight experience included.


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  • AVIA 200 - Aviation Safety

    Credits: 3
    This course will introduce aviation safety principles as important aspects of air transportation. Topics will include regulatory issues, means of measuring air transportation safety, risk assessment, safety data analysis, use of technology in aviation safety, accident investigation, National Transportation Safety Board oversight of aviation safety, and other appropriate issues as arise.


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  • AVIA 201 - Aviation Weather

    Credits: 2
    This course is a study of the basic components of the earth’s atmosphere and provides a basic foundation in the meteorological and environmental factors that influence the formation of the various weather patterns found in near and upper atmospheric levels over the continental United States and the Northern Hemisphere. Included in the course will be discussion on how weather influences the basic aerodynamics of an aircraft in-flight and the basic pilot-static instrument system. This course is intended for students who plan a career as professional pilots or a career in aviation operations or for an elective. Prerequisites:  .


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  • AVIA 300 - Human Factors in Aviation

    Credits: 3
    This course will cover a basic, broad overview of human factors as they affect pilot and passenger safety. Topics will include pilot physiological and psychological issues as they relate to aviation safety, and the impact of the external environment upon these issues. The course will introduce the topic of crew resource management (CRM) and the importance of CRM to aviation safety, as well as a field trip to participate in altitude chamber training provided by the U.S. Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration Prerequisites: AVIA 200.


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  • AVIA 302 - Aviation Law

    Credits: 2
    This course will cover a basic overview of the aviation legal system. Many policies, procedures, laws and past and current cases that establish legal precedent in landmark court cases will be studied.


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  • AVIA 305 - Introduction to Aviation Administration

    Credits: 3
    This course if designed to familiarize the student with the organization and conduct of aviation operations involving the use of general aviation aircraft and services. The course will cover aspects of management involved in fixed base operations, corporate flight operations, and similar operations utilizing general aviation aircraft. Flight line operations, administrative considerations, aircraft maintenance operations, and decision-making will be covered during the course. Technological advances pertaining to general aviation operations will be discussed throughout the course. Prerequisites: AVIA 200, ACCT 210.


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  • AVIA 340 - Advanced Flight Principles

    Credits: 3
    This course will provide students with a background in the technical aspects of flying large complex aircraft. Topics will include advanced aerodynamics, advanced weight and balance, and advanced aircraft system operation.


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  • AVIA 350 - Tail-wheel Transition

    Credits: 1
    This course teaches the fundamental and advanced techniques of airmanship utilizing a conventional gear aircraft. The aircraft used for this course will help students to manipulate and master airmanship while building on advanced flight principles. In this course, students will learn how to safely and effectively operate a conventional aircraft. Prerequisites: Departmental authorization


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  • AVIA 370 - Professional Pilot Theory I

    Credits: 3
    This theory course prepares students for FAA instrument and commercial rating. Topics include navigation principles and procedures, air traffic control procedures, applicable FAA regulations, and meteorological considerations for flight in the airspace system. It also covers departure, arrival and en route considerations as well as terminal operating procedures. Students completing this course will successfully complete the FAA Instrument Pilot written examination as a requirement for course completion.


    Prerequisites: Instructor consent. Notes: Students enrolled the AVIA program prior to Fall 2012 will take AVIA 371 Instrument Pilot Theory


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  • AVIA 372 - Professional Flight I

    Credits: 2
    Individual flight instruction for the FAA instrument and commercial flight rating. Students will obtain, under the supervision of SDSU flight instructors, the FAA Airplane Single Engine Land instrument rating as a requirement for course completion as well as continue building hours towards the commercial certificate. Prerequisites: Instructor consent. Corequisites: AVIA 370 Notes: Additional fees apply for aircraft rental and flight instruction. Students must have their private pilot certificate before enrolling in course. Students enrolled in the AVIA program prior to Fall 2012 will take the course as AVIA 372 Instrument Flight.


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  • AVIA 375 - Professional Pilot Theory II

    Credits: 3
    This theory course prepares students to operate multiengine and single engine aircraft professionally through the National Airspace System as a commercial pilot. Federal regulations, complex aircraft performance and operation, high performance aircraft characteristics, and safe operation of commercial aircraft in the US air transportation system will be covered in this course. Student will successfully complete the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate written examination as a requirement of course completion. Prerequisites: Instructor consent (Students must have their FAA instrument rating as a prerequisite for this course.) Corequisites: AVIA 377 Notes: Additional fees apply for aircraft rental and flight instruction. Students enrolled in the AVIA program prior to Fall 2012 will take the course as AVIA 375 Commercial Pilot Theory.


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  • AVIA 377 - Professional Flight II

    Credits: 2
    Professional flight II provides individualized flight instruction in preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate. Student will complete, under the supervision of SDSU flight instructors, the FAA commercial practical exam. Prerequisites: AVIA 372 Corequisites: AVIA 375 Notes: Additional fees apply for aircraft rental and flight instruction. Students enrolled in the AVIA program prior to Fall 2012 will take the course as AVIA 376


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  • AVIA 400 - Air Transportation System

    Credits: 3
    Advanced study of U.S. aviation issues to include: a historical perspective of the industry, regulatory aspects of the industry, general aviation, military aviation, commercial aviation, manufacturing, and other issues of interest to the air transportation industry. This will include local, state, national, and international aspects of the industry. Discussion of the services and challenges faced by the air transportation system will also be covered in this course. Prerequisites: Instructor consent.


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  • AVIA 440 - Curriculum Design in Aviation (AW)

    Credits: 3
    This course will cover the development process of selection, organization and management of instructional content and supplemental materials related to aviation education. Special emphasis will be placed on development of objectives, integration of teaching/learning strategies, and scenario-based training.


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  • AVIA 450 - Methods of Teaching in Aviation

    Credits: 3
    This course will feature lesson presentation and methods of delivering instruction in aviation education. This course will equip the student with resources and technology used in the classroom and aircraft to specifically teach content related to aviation. Topics covered include teaching with technology, utilizing instructional aides, motivating students, and marketing a program. Instructional techniques appropriate for aviation education are developed based on models identified in competency-based or performance-based education. Additional support will be provided to help student deliver classroom and aircraft content, assess the content, and provide feedback on the assessment. Students will gain practical experience by utilizing skills learned in class to actively engage the aviation community.


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  • AVIA 470 - Professional Flight Instructor Theory I

    Credits: 2
    Defines the responsibilities and role of the professional flight instructor in the process of flight training and general aviation development. The student will study the market of new aspiring pilots and learn how to attract and retain flight students as permanent general aviation customers. This course focuses on the practical aspects of teaching adults to fly. Students completing this course are prepared to challenge the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction knowledge exam and the FAA Flight Instructor knowledge exam. Prerequisites: Instructor consent (Commercial certificate required) Corequisites: AVIA 474 Notes: Students enrolled in the AVIA program prior to Fall 2012 will take the course as AVIA 470 - Flight Instructor Theory/Flight.


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  • AVIA 471 - Professional Flight Instructor Theory II

    Credits: 2
    Defines the responsibilities and role of the professional flight instructor in the process of flight training and general aviation development. The student will study the market of new aspiring pilots and learn how to attract and retain flight students as permanent general aviation customers. This course focuses on the practical aspects of teaching adults to fly. Students completing this course are prepared to challenge the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction knowledge exam. Prerequisites: Instructor consent Corequisites: AVIA 475


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  • AVIA 472 - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument

    Credits: 1
    This course prepares the flight instructor to teach students in an instrument flight environment Prerequisites: Instructor consent.


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  • AVIA 473 - Certified Flight Instructor Multi-Engine

    Credits: 1
    This course prepares the flight instructor to teach students in an aircraft with two or more engines. Prerequisites: Instructor consent.


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  • AVIA 474 - Certified Flight Instructor I

    Credits: 2
    Provides the student with a detailed study of the responsibilities and teaching concerns of a flight instructor in a single engine aircraft environment. The course is concerned with the analysis of the flight maneuvers involved with Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor Certificates. During this course the student is expected to complete the FAA Certified Flight Instructor practical checkride. Prerequisites: Commercial pilot certificate and instructor consent Corequisites: AVIA 470 Notes: Additional fees apply for aircraft rental and flight instruction.


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  • AVIA 475 - Certified Flight Instructor II

    Credits: 2
    This course prepares the flight instructor to teach students in an instrument flight environment in both single engine and multiengine aircraft. Learning objectives include an in-depth study of the responsibilities and techniques to be used as an Instrument Flight Instructor in the training environment. This course will also include additional study of instrument flight, multi-engine operations, aerodynamics, single-engine operations, and regulations pertaining to the IFR environment. Supplementary information will help to develop the instructors’ knowledge of Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) in a practical environment. The course will place special emphasis on multi-engine aerodynamics and performance, analysis of multi-engine operations, single-engine operations and procedures, flight safety concerns and instrument flight maneuvers in multi-engine airplanes. Prerequisites: Certified Flight Instructor certificate and written consent Corequisites: AVIA 471


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  • AVIA 488 - Student Flight Instruction

    Credits: 3
    Supervised flight instruction in a post-secondary setting. Prerequisites: AVIA 470 and consent


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  • AVIA 489 - Aviation Senior Seminar

    Credits: 3
    This course will explore contemporary and ethical issues in the aviation industry. Students will examine and solve issues related to global aviation, environmental concerns, technology advances, aviation safety and security practices, labor issues, aviation education, and aviation economics. Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of information literacy and advanced communications through course work.


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  • AVIA 499 - Senior Capstone

    Credits: 3
    This course will explore contemporary and ethical issues in the aviation industry. Students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to examine and solve issues related to global aviation, environmental concerns, technology advances, aviation safety and security practices, labor issues and aviation economics. Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of information literacy and advanced communications through course work. Prerequisites: Instructor consent.


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BADM (Business Administration)
  

  • BADM 260 - Principles of Production and Operations Management

    Credits: 3
    A broad analytical ‘systems’ viewpoint is used to develop competency in management decision-making and problem solving in operations setting in various businesses and especially manufacturing. This course involves the study of the production end of business, where resources are transferred into goods and services, and the management of operations through effective planning, implementing, and monitoring for continuous improvement. Prerequisites: One Math course except 021, 095, 101, 100T. Cross-Listed: MNET 260.


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  • BADM 280 - Personal Finance (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a survey of individual investment opportunities. Topics include common and preferred stocks and corporate bonds, auto, life, and health insurance, home ownership, and will and estate planning.


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  • BADM 293 - Workshop (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.


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  • BADM 310 - Business Finance (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Business finance is an overview of financial theory including the time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policies, asset pricing, risk and return, the efficient markets hypothesis, bond and stock valuation, business performance evaluation and other financial topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 211. Cross-Listed: MGMT 310.


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  • BADM 334 - Small Business Management (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course applies business policies and procedures to the small business environment. As such, it is designed for students contemplating management or ownership of a small business. Topics include the nature of the entrepreneur, financing and ownership options, marketing, government regulations, taxation, inventory control and other relevant business functions


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  • BADM 336 - Entrepreneurship I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the concepts, terminology, and process of new venture creation, operations and growth, as well as the introduction of entrepreneurial management practices into existing businesses. This course will assist in the identification of entrepreneurial opportunities and strategies and the role of personal factors (including creativity). Legal, ethical, and social responsibilities are emphasized. Cross-Listed: ENTR 366.


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  • BADM 350 - Legal Environment of Business (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This is a study of legal topics as they apply to the business environment. Topics include an introduction to the law, the U.S. Court system, legal process, government regulation, and criminal, tort, and contract issues.


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  • BADM 351 - Business Law (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course involves a thorough study of the law of contracts, sales, product liability, agency, corporations and other selected topics. Prerequisites: BADM 350.


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  • BADM 360 - Organization and Management (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of management, including the planning, direction, controlling and coordinating of the various activities involved in operating a business enterprise. Cross-Listed: MGMT 360.


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  • BADM 370 - Marketing (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing. Topics include marketing and its linkages to business, consumer behavior, marketing research, strategy and planning, product and pricing decisions, distributions and promotion decisions, marketing management, and evaluation and control aspects for both consumer and industrial goods. Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 202. Cross-Listed: ECON 370.


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  • BADM 406-506 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems. Cross-Listed: ACCT 406-506 and ENTR 406-506.


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  • BADM 411/511 - Investments (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a thorough study of the equity market including fundamental valuation techniques, asset allocation, the efficient markets hypothesis and its implications, portfolio theory, risk and return, the primary and secondary market mechanisms, security market indicators, and international investing. An overview of the bond market including bond valuation, duration, and bond portfolio management, and an introduction to options, futures, and forward contracts are provided. The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored. Prerequisites: BADM 310


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  • BADM 412 - Security Analysis (COM)

    Credits: (2-3)
    Security Analysis is a thorough study of portfolio management for individual as well as institutional investors and includes both equity and fixed income analysis. Security valuation and analysis are discussed as well as the topics of asset allocation, efficient diversification, portfolio theory and construction, investment policy, and performance evaluation. The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored.


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  • BADM 416 - Commercial Bank Management (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is an in-depth study of banking institutions, with special emphasis on commercial banks and their connection to the federal reserve system and other financial institutions. A risk management perspective is adopted, and the fast changing global regulatory and financial environments are discussed. Prerequisites: ECON 330; BADM 360 or AGEC 478.


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  • BADM 424 - Operations Research (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course looks at quantitative tools and methods used in the decision making process of business organizations. Linear programming, decision making under uncertainty, simulation, inventory models, and queuing models will be studied. Prerequisites: ECON 301, STAT 281.


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  • BADM 438-538 - Entrepreneurship II (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the process of screening an opportunity, drafting a personal entrepreneurial strategy, and understanding the business plan writing process. Building the entrepreneurial team and the acquisition and management of financial resources are emphasized along with venture growth, harvest strategies, and valuation. Prerequisites: BADM/ENTR 336. Cross-Listed: ENTR 438-538.


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  • BADM 457 - Business Ethics

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of the ethical implications of managerial decisions. Topics covered include the responsibility of the organization to the individual and society, the role of the individual within the organization, and ethical systems for American business. The course provides an examination and assessment of current American business practices.


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  • BADM 460 - Human Resource Management (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course provides a survey of managerial practices with respect to the management of the human resource function and an introduction to the topic of human resource management as an occupational choice. Major areas of inquiry include recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits administration and work force integration and maintenance. Cross-Listed: MGMT 460.


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  • BADM 464 - Organizational Behavior (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of individuals and groups. Traditional organization theory and concepts are presented and study is given to motivation, group dynamics, and methods of coordination, change and adaptation within an organization Prerequisites: BADM 360 Cross-Listed: MGMT 464.


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  • BADM 474 - Personal Selling (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of the skills needed to develop and manage long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. Emphasis is placed on relationship selling, presentation, prospecting, handling objectives and closing techniques with consideration given to differences in the global marketplace


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  • BADM 476-576 - Marketing Research (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an in-depth study of the primary methodologies of marketing research. Emphasis is placed on collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting information for the purpose of reducing uncertainty surrounding marketing and management decisions. Prerequisites: BADM370 and MATH 281 or STAT 281. Cross-Listed: ECON 476-576.


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  • BADM 482 - Business Policy and Strategy (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. It involves integrating all functional areas of business, analyzing the environment in which the firm operates, and choosing strategies that enable the firm to meet its objectives. Prerequisites: BADM 310, BADM 350, BADM 360, BADM 370, and senior standing.


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  • BADM 483 - Small Business Consulting (COM)

    Credits: (1-3)
    This course is a consulting program whereby students, working under faculty guidance, assist businesses by researching and developing possible solutions to specific problems involved in business start-up and expansion. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Cross-Listed: ENTR 483.


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  • BADM 489 - Business Plan Writing and Competition (COM)

    Credits: 1
    Students will write a business plan and present it to a panel of faculty and business community members. The top three business plan presenters will move on to a statewide competition. Crosslisted with ENTR 489.


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  • BADM 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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BIOL (Biology)
  

  • BIOL 101-101L - Biology Survey I and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3

    Study of the nature, diversity, and classification of life, ecology, cells and cell cycles, Mendelian and modern genetics evolution and evolution theory. Intended for those not majoring in biology.

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 101. Corequisites: BIOL 101L-BIOL 101.


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  • BIOL 103-103L - Biology Survey II and Lab* (COM)

    Credits: 3

    Study of energetics; plant growth; development and reproduction; animal structure and function. Intended for those not majoring in biology. 

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 103. Prerequisites: Biol 101. Corequisites: BIOL 103L-BIOL 103. Notes: * Course meets SGR #6 .  


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  • BIOL 105 - Human Biology **

    Credits: 3
    Presents key biological principles that are characteristic of living things in general and human beings in particular, focusing on the application of these principles to the concerns of contemporary life. Not intended for life science majors. Notes: ** Course meets IGR #2 .


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  • BIOL 109-109L - First Year Seminar and Lab**

    Credits: 2, 0

    First-year seminar course designed to introduce students to academic success strategies including the development of critical thinking and study skills, identification of campus resources, guidance in academic planning and engagement, time management and goal setting. Students will also investigate wellness topics, contemporary issues, diversity, and the land-grant mission of SDSU. In addition, this course is designed to expose students to the discipline-specific careers and their role in society.

    Laboratory course to accompany BIOL 109 Corequisites: BIOL 109-109L Notes: **Course meets IGR #1 


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  • BIOL 151-151L - General Biology I and Lab* (COM)

    Credits: 4

    The introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology. Presents the concepts or cell biology, evolution, heredity, molecular genetics and ecology.

    Laboratory experience that accompanies Corequisites: BIOL 151L-BIOL 151. Notes: *Course meets SGR #6. 


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  • BIOL 153-153L - General Biology II and Lab*

    Credits: 4

    A continuation of BIOL 151, the introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology. Presents the concepts of animal and plant structure and function, energetics, and reproduction.

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 153. Prerequisites: BIOL 151. Corequisites: BIOL 153L-BIOL 153. Notes: *Course meets SGR #6. 


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  • BIOL 199L - First Year Experience Research Lab

    Credits: 1
    Guided independent research on isolation and characterization of bacteriophage. Prerequisites: Consent (Honors-eligible - ACT of 27 or higher)


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  • BIOL 200-200L - Animal Diversity and Lab*

    Credits: 3

    Investigate all members of the animal kingdom comprising the living world focusing on diversity, systematics, reproductive patterns, principles of structure and function, ecology, and environmental relationships

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 200. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151. Corequisites: BIOL 200L-BIOL 200. Notes: * Course meets SGR #6. 


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  • BIOL 202-202L - Genetics and Organismal Biology and Lab

    Credits: 4

    First course in a 2-semester sequence designed to teach students current concepts in genetics, cellular and molecular biology. This course prepares students in the biological sciences for advanced courses in their emphasis areas. Topics covered in this course include: mendelian inheritance; mitosis and meiosis; basic cell structure; chromosomal basis of inheritance and linkage; extra nuclear genes; chromosomal mutations; epistasis, alleles and the environment; gene function; genetic mapping; population genetics; quantitative genetics; evolution and natural selection.

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 202. Prerequisites: BIOL 153 or BIOL 103; CHEM 114-114L Corequisites: BIOL 202L-BIOL202.


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  • BIOL 204-204L - Genetics and Cellular Biology and Lab

    Credits: 3, 1

    Second course in a 2-semester sequence designed to teach students current concepts in genetics, cellular and molecular biology. This course will prepare students in the biological sciences for advanced courses in their emphasis areas. Topics covered in this course include: DNA and chromosomal structure; mobile genetic elements; transcription; RNA processing; translation; enzymes and metabolism; membrane structure and function; respiration and photosynthesis; the endomembrane system and trafficking; cytoskeleton; cell signaling; genetic engineering and biotechnology.

    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 204 Prerequisites: BIOL 202. Corequisites: BIOL 204L-204 Notes: One semester of Organic Chemistry is highly recommended.


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  • BIOL 210 - Human Physiology for Allied Health Professionals

    Credits: 4
    Lectures, laboratory work and demonstrations of human physiological processes both normal and abnormal.


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  • BIOL 210L - Human Physiology for Allied Health Professionals Lab

    Credits: 0
    Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 210.


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  • BIOL 221-221L - Human Anatomy and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 4

    Structures of various systems in the human body are presented as a structural basis for physiology; Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 221.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing
    OR consent based on the following criteria
           a combination of 30 credits completed or in progress, a B or better in CHEM 106 or higher, and an overall GPA of 3.0

    Corequisites: BIOL 221L-BIOL 221.


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