Credits: 1-4Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Credits: 1-5Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Credits: 1-12Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Credits: 1-12Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.
Credits: 1-12Includes 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.
Credits: 3This 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. Cross-Listed: BADM 350.
Credits: 3This course involves a thorough study of the law of contracts, sales, product liability, agency, corporations and other selected topics. Prerequisites: BADM/BLAW 350. Cross-Listed: BADM 351.
Credits: 3This course is a study of real property interests including brokerage, law, financing, investments, appraisal, property development, property management and marketing.
Credits: 4Provides the first two parts of specific curriculum required for licensure by Appraisal Qualifications Board for individuals seeking a career in professional valuation services. Principles of valuation and appraisal procedures with concentration on the valuation process and techniques to apply. Topics include real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, market area analysis, highest and best use, and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: BLAW 433.
Credits: 3This 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. Cross-Listed: BADM 457.
Credits: 1-3A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
Credits: 1-3Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.
Credits: 1-4A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
Credits: 1-3Special, 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.
Credits: 1-6Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Credits: 1-12Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Credits: 3This course is designed to provide an overview of the traditional and current uses of plants native to the Great Plains The course will help students: (1) Become familiar with standard field keys and to become competent with identification of plants of the region. (2) Learn to find and recognize 40-50 plant species of special significance to the indigenous peoples of the region. (This includes sight identification, knowledge of common plant habitats, preparation of herbarium collections, methods of propagation and modern horticultural practices.) (3) Participate in hands-on demonstrations of traditional and modern methods for the preparation and utilization of native plants (e.g. cooking, dye making) (4) Discover and share with the class in-depth information on one native plant species, not covered in the formal portion of the class.
BOT 201-201L - General Botany and Lab (COM) [SGR #6]
Credits: 3A phylogenetic approach to the study of plant diversity and evolutionary relationships emphasizing structure and function of plant systems. Laboratory experience that accompanies BOT 201 Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151. Corequisites: BOT 201L-201. Notes: Course meets SGR #6.
Credits: 3Principles of phylogeny, classification, nomenclature, evolution; demonstrations, field study and laboratory practice in collection, preserving, and identifying plants. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 or BIOL 153. Corequisites: BOT 301L-301.
BOT 303-303L - Forest Ecology and Management and Lab
Credits: 3The basics of environmental factors which control the growth of trees and forests and how forests in North America are managed. Corequisites: BOT 303L-303. Cross-Listed: HO 303-303L.
Credits: 4Chemical and physical principles of plant function including water relations and energy metabolism; genetic, environmental and hormonal regulation of plant growth and development; and plant responses to stress. Laboratory experience the accompanies BOT 327. Prerequisites: Select one group: BIOL 101 and BIOL 103; or BIOL 151 and BIOL 153; or BOT 201 and BIOL 101; or BOT 201 and BIOL 151. Corequisites: BOT 327L-327.
BOT 405-405L/505-505L - Grasses and Grasslike Plants and Lab
Credits: 3A systematic survey of grasses and grasslike plant of the northern Great Plains; field and lab practice in collection and identification of graminoid plants; discussion of unique biological aspects of grasses and grasslike plants that make them economically and ecologically significant. Laboratory experience that accompanies BOT 405-505. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 or BIOL 153. Corequisites: BOT 405L-405/505L-505.
Credits: 3A systematic survey of vascular plants that grow in wetland habitats, and a study of their adaptations to life in the water. Field and laboratory practice in identification and recognition of common aquatic plans. Laboratory to accompany BOT 415-515. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 or BIOL 153. Corequisites: BOT 415L-415/515L-515.
Credits: 3Description of plant communities, their dynamics and instruction. Environmental factors and their relationship with plants. Field trips. Laboratory experience that accompanies BOT 419. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 or BIOL 153 or BOT 201. Corequisites: BOT 419L-419.
Credits: 1-4Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Credits: 1-5Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
Credits: 1-12Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses.
Credits: 1-12Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.
Credits: 1-4Includes 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.
Credits: 1Introduction to personal financial management. Topics covered include leasing and buying; credit cards and credit management; and time value of money.
Credits: 2Foundations of the discipline of consumer affairs, including history and mission; role in meeting the needs of individuals and families through business, public and government sectors; the integrative nature of the discipline; and career opportunities. Analyze professionals traits, personal skills and knowledge needed to attain a position in the desired profession of consumer affairs. Overview of courses and sequencing for the Consumer Affairs major.
Credits: 3Understanding cultural, economic, social, psychological conditions, and media environments that influence the consumer purchase process in the marketplace. Study of diverse types of consumer subcultures. Cross-Listed: CS 230.
Credits: 3Students will develop skills to conduct consumer needs assessments to inform program planning. Grant proposal writing will focus on program needs impacting resource access and availability for individuals, families and communities. Skills will be demonstrated through the development of a needs assessment and grant proposal.
Credits: 3Introduction to resource management theories, processes and principles as applied to efficient use of human, time, social, and material resources in promotion of individual and family well-being. Balancing work and family is addressed as an application of family resource management. Prerequisites: ENGL 201.
Credits: 3Financial resource management related to the economic aspects of family financial planning. Specifically addresses major financial planning issues and problems that individuals and families encounter including goal setting, saving, borrowing, risk management, basic tax structure, investment diversification, and basic considerations for retirement and estate planning. Emphasis will be given to application of time value of money across the content.
Credits: 3Principles and practices of insurance needs and selection, investment strategies to realize financial goals and income tax planning to improve financial well-being of families. Technical skills required of family financial planners are emphasized. Prerequisites: CA 345.
CA 360-360L - Quantitative Research Methods in Consumer Affairs and Lab
Credits: 4Developing and analyzing quantitative research in the area of consumer and family economics. Research ethics, basic statistical analysis, and interpretation of quantitative data will be focused to provide students meaningful tools to understand the issues related to consumers. Prerequisites: CA 340. Corequisites: CA 360L-360.
Credits: 3Students will develop skills to educate individuals and families in financial planning and management with an emphasis on debt counseling. Effective counseling techniques and practices will be explored. Prerequisites: CA 345.
Credits: 3Study of theories and principles in judgment and decision making and behavioral economics. Barriers and strategies to improve consumer judgment and decision-making will be addressed including heuristics and biases, role of emotion and social forces. Cross-Listed: CS 430.
Credits: 3Application of resource management concepts to improve individual and family economic well-being. The course emphasis is placed on managerial activities of families with limited resources. Management involves facing opportunities and solving the practical problems of everyday life, coordinating the activities of family members and making and implementing decisions. A required service learning experience (20 hours) will provide an opportunity for direct application of resource management concepts to the problem solving process. Prerequisites: Must be junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3Principles and practices of retirement planning, saving and estate planning to improve financial well-being of families. Comprehensive case study will incorporate family financial planning principles addressed in CA 350 (Family Financial Management I). Prerequisites: CA 350.
Credits: 1Students will become certified as VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) Tax Preparer upon successful completion of the online certification training and exam.
Credits: 2Students acquire personal and professional skills necessary for success in the workplace. Students will secure an internship and address internship expectations. Prerequisites: CA 150, CA 230, CA 289 and CS 377.
Credits: 1-3A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students. Prerequisites: CA 494.
Credits: 1-3Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Credits: 1-3Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Credits: 3Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than in the case with field experience courses. Prerequisites: CA 340, CA 345 and CA 487. Notes: Consumer Affairs Major, senior class standing.
Credits: 2Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course. Prerequisites: CA 455.