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BIOL (Biology)
  

  • BIOL 491 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-4
    Includes 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.


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  • BIOL 492-592 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-5
    Includes 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.


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  • BIOL 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Applied, 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.


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  • BIOL 496 - Field Experience (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Applied, 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.


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  • BIOL 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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BIOS (Biological Sciences)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

BLAW (Business Law)
  

  • BLAW 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. Cross-Listed: BADM 350 .


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  • BLAW 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 /BLAW 350 . Cross-Listed: BADM 351 .


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  • BLAW 433 - Real Estate (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of real property interests including brokerage, law, financing, investments, appraisal, property development, property management and marketing.


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  • BLAW 453 - Principles and Procedures of Valuation

    Credits: 4
    Provides 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 .


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  • BLAW 457 - Business Ethics (COM)

    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. Cross-Listed: BADM 457 .


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  • BLAW 490-590 - Seminar (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    A 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.


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  • BLAW 491-591 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    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 depend upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • BLAW 492-592 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-4
    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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.


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  • BLAW 493 - 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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  • BLAW 494-594 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, 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.


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  • BLAW 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Independent 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.


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BOT (Botany)
  

  • BOT 127 - Ethnobotany

    Credits: 3
    This 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.


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  • BOT 201-201L - General Botany and Lab (COM) [SGR #6]

    Credits: 3
    A 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 .


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  • BOT 301-301L - Plant Systematics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Principles 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.


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  • BOT 303-303L - Forest Ecology and Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    The 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 .


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  • BOT 327-327L - Plant Physiology and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 4
    Chemical 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.


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  • BOT 405-405L/505-505L - Grasses and Grasslike Plants and Lab

    Credits: 3
    A 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.


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  • BOT 415-415L/515-515L - Aquatic Plants and Lab

    Credits: 3
    A 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.


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  • BOT 419-419L - Plant Ecology and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Description 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.


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  • BOT 491 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-4
    Includes 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.


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  • BOT 492 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-5
    Includes 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.


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  • BOT 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Applied, 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.


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  • BOT 496 - Field Experience (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Applied, 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.


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  • BOT 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    Credits: 1-4
    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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CA (Consumer Affairs)
  

  • CA 110 - Individual Financial Literacy

    Credits: 1
    Introduction to personal financial management. Topics covered include banking; budgeting; and financial statements.


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  • CA 111 - Individual Financial Management

    Credits: 1
    Introduction to personal financial management. Topics covered include leasing and buying; credit cards and credit management; and time value of money.


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  • CA 150 - Introduction to Consumer Affairs

    Credits: 2
    Foundations 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.


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  • CA 230 - Consumer Behavior

    Credits: 3
    Understanding 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 .


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  • CA 289 - Consumers in the Market

    Credits: 3
    Welfare of the consumer in relation to government regulation, policies, laws, consumer rights and responsibilities, and the economic system.


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  • CA 321 - Consumer Needs and Program Funding

    Credits: 3
    Students 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.


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  • CA 340 - Work Family Interface

    Credits: 3
    Introduction 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 .


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  • CA 345 - Foundations in Financial Management

    Credits: 3
    Financial 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.


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  • CA 350 - Family Financial Management I

    Credits: 3
    Principles 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 .


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  • CA 360-360L - Quantitative Research Methods in Consumer Affairs and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Developing 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.


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  • CA 375 - Financial Counseling and Debt Management

    Credits: 3
    Students 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 .


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  • CA 412 - Consumer Policy Analysis

    Credits: 2
    Analysis of emerging issues and related consumer policies facing individuals, families and the global community. Prerequisites: CA 494 .


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  • CA 430 - Consumer Decision Making

    Credits: 3
    Study 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 .


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  • CA 442 - Family Resource Management Lab

    Credits: 3
    Application 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.


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  • CA 450 - Family Financial Management II

    Credits: 3
    Principles 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 .


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  • CA 455 - VITA Certification

    Credits: 1
    Students will become certified as VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) Tax Preparer upon successful completion of the online certification training and exam.


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  • CA 487 - Transition to the Professional World

    Credits: 2
    Students 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 .


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  • CA 490 - Seminar (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    A 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 .


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  • CA 491 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes 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.


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  • CA 492-592 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes 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.


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  • CA 494 - Internship

    Credits: 3
    Applied, 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.


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  • CA 496 - Field Experience (COM)

    Credits: 2
    Applied, 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 .


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CD (Community Development)
  
  
 

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