ARCH*3105 - STUDIO 5: COMPLEX PROGRAM I (Undergraduate)

The design of individual structures in a manner that addresses an increasingly complex program is addressed.  Themes include detailed site, conditions, functional program, structural and enclosure systems, ecological and environmental impact, and the historical and cultural themes, appropriate for the topic.

ARCH*4003 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE & URBANISM (Undergraduate)

Study of a specialized topic in architecture or urbanism influenced by contemporary developments, practices, and theories, as well as the interests and needs of the students studying in the Michael Graves College, School of Public Architecture.

ARCH*4107 - STUDIO 7: URBAN DESIGN, PLANNING, HOUSING (Undergraduate)

The integration of a large structure into its surroundings is investigated. Housing programs of varied scale are addressed. The studio utilizes appropriate methods of utilizing local materials and systems of construction.

ARCH*4207 - HISTORY 7: URBAN AND LANDSCAPE FORMS (Undergraduate)

Documenting and investigating the patterns of settlement and land use with respect to buildings and architectural ideas.

ARCH*4208 - HISTORY 8: HISTORY/THEORY SEMINAR (Undergraduate)

A research-based seminar into a defined period of architectural history, culminating in a major writing exercise.

ARCH*4403 - BUILDING SYSTEMS I (Undergraduate)

The application of the systems for building and operation is addressed in detail. These include heat and air systems, water, lighting, electricity, communications, vertical movement, and security. The selection of appropriate systems based on building form, structure, and precedent is examined carefully.

BIO*1000 - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY (Undergraduate)

An introduction to the structure and function of living cells and organisms, and their interdependencies and adaptations to the environment. Quantitative math skills are used in data analysis and graphing. This course is not for Biology majors. Non-majors can take this course after completion of all GE foundation courses in Math.

BIO*1200 - BIOLOGY AND SOCIETY (Undergraduate)

Explores the impact of biological discoveries and their applications on individuals and society. Includes ethical and practical ramifications. May not be used for major credits toward graduation by biology majors. Satisfies the GE, disciplinary/interdisciplinary science requirement.

BIO*1400 - GENERAL BIOLOGY II: EVOLUTION, BIODIVERSITY AND ECOLOGY (Undergraduate)

An introduction to the biology of organisms, including a survey of kingdoms, behavior, evolution, and ecology. This course, in combination with BIO 1400, forms the foundation for Biology majors and for students following the Science Core. Students are not permitted to enroll in BIO 1300 & BIO 1400 in the same semester. (The course is not a General Education, Lab course.)

BIO*3315L - PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY (Undergraduate)

This laboratory course introduces students to procedures for handling microbes, methods of identification of microbes (staining and biochemical tests), the importance of handwashing, disinfection, and testing for antibiotic susceptibility. Both this course and the lecture, BIO 3315, must be completed to satisfy the Microbiology requirement. Completion of BIO 3315 and 3315L is equivalent to completion of BIO 3305.

BIO*4316 - IMMUNOLOGY (Undergraduate)

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of immunology with a focus on innate and adaptive immunity. Consideration is given to the role of the immune system in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and inflammation.

BIO*4316L - IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY (Undergraduate)

An introduction to immunological laboratory techniques. Consideration is given to immunological assays used in clinical environments and how they are used to diagnose diseases.

BIO*4961 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY (Undergraduate)

A laboratory or field investigation of a biology research problem, performed independently by a student under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, up to a total of six credits; however, only four credits may be used to fulfill major elective requirements.

BIO*4962 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY (Undergraduate)

A laboratory or field investigation of a biology research problem, performed independently by a student under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, up to a total of six credits; however, only four credits may be used to fulfill major elective requirements.

BIO*4963 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY (Undergraduate)

A laboratory or field investigation of a biology research problem, performed independently by a student under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, up to a total of six credits; however, only four credits may be used to fulfill major elective requirements.

BIO*4970 - SEMINAR INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY (Undergraduate)

Critical analysis of current topics in biology, utilizing the primary literature and integrating concepts taught in the Biology core curriculum. Consideration given to social, ethical, philosophical, and/or historical aspects of the life sciences format includes student presentations, reading-based class discussions, and library papers.

COMM*3530 - COMMUNICATING ACROSS CULTURES (Undergraduate)

Exploration of theories and methods of communication competence and communication effectiveness in intercultural situations.

DSN*1100 - INTRO DESIGN & VISUAL CULTURE (Undergraduate)

An introduction to design as an essential human activity and as a primary creator of popular material culture. A wide range of trades and professions will be addressed.

ECON*1020 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I (Undergraduate)

The American Economy: aggregate economics with emphasis on the relationships of income, consumption, savings, and investment; money and banking, economic growth, and the role of government. The 1020-1021 sequence may be taken in either order.

ECON*1021 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II (Undergraduate)

The allocation of resources and distribution of income through the price systems with emphasis on the American economic system. International, economics, and comparative economic systems.

ECON*3020 - INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS (Undergraduate)

Introduction to the underlying logic and inner workings of the major macroeconomic aggregates, and their components. Emphasis on the understanding of the theory of the business cycle, the Keynesian model of aggregate demand and supply, and the neoclassical model of macroeconomic equilibrium.

ECON*3400 - INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (Undergraduate)

Familiarize students with international trade for goods, resources, services, and capital. Discussion concentrates on the Ricardian model of comparative advantages, gains from international trade, the rationale of protectionism, and the factor price equalization models. Understand foreign exchange determination, the effects of stabilization policies on the Balance of Payments, and the realization of macroeconomic equilibria among trading partners.

ES*2101 - GEO-HYDRO SYSTEMS (Undergraduate)

A study of the Earth's geo-hydro systems from the perspective of system analysis. Examination of the dynamics of the systems, human-environment interactions, resource management, and connections with the biological and chemical systems. The physical, geological, chemical, and biological processes that occur within geological and hydrological systems. A study of the Earth's geo-hydro systems from the perspective of system analysis. Examination of the dynamics of the systems, human-environment interactions, resource management, and connections with the biological and chemical systems. The types of soils and how these relate to soil formation and processes. Inorganic and organic soil components complex equilibria in soil solutions and adsorption phenomena at the solid-water interface. Components and processes are related to integrated environmental systems.

ES*4971 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN EARTH SCIENCE I (Undergraduate)

A field, laboratory and/or policy investigation of a basic or applied earth science issue performed independently by the student under the supervision of a faculty research mentor.

ES*4972 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN EARTH SCIENCE II (Undergraduate)

A field, laboratory and/or policy investigation of a basic or applied environmental issue performed independently by the student under the supervision of a faculty research mentor. ES 4972 may be repeated or combined with ES 4971 to a total of four credits toward a SESS program's major elective requirement.

ES*4973 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN EARTH SCIENCE III (Undergraduate)

A field, laboratory and/or policy investigation of a basic or applied environmental issue performed independently by the student under the supervision of a faculty research mentor. ES 4973 may be combined with ES 4971 to a total of four credits toward a SESS program's major elective requirement.

FIN*3345 - ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE (Undergraduate)

Includes financing for underrepresented populations, microloans, and SBA-backed loans. This course provides an understanding of entrepreneurial finance, which consists of funding for companies from start-up to early-stage and growth phases. Topics include: contemporary term sheets, related to seed stage, angel funding and venture capital rounds, crowdfunding platforms, specialized sector sources, peer-to-peer platforms, supplier funding by monetizing contracts, bootstrapping, strategic partners, accelerators/incubators. Also covered are strategic considerations for launching and preparing ventures for funding rounds, potential IPOs, and exit through mergers and acquisitions or sale.

FIN*3350 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE (Undergraduate)

This course examines corporate decision-making in an international setting. It is essential for financial managers to fully understand the vital international dimensions of financial management in multinational corporations and how international finance differs from purely domestic finance. The course will address international financial markets and institutions, foreign exchange exposure, foreign direct investment, and a variety of issues specific to multinational firms.

GBUS*4300 - MANAGING GLOBAL OPERATIONS (Undergraduate)

This integrative course is designed to introduce the principles and practices of effectively managing global operations. Global managers interact with complex and dynamic environments, wherein they must analyze and respond to the economic, trade, political, legal, geographic, geo-political, demographic, technological, competitive, and ethical drivers that shape their operations and growth strategies. Successfully managing such global interdependence depends on cultural sensitivity as well as competence in formulating and implementing global strategy within the multi-faceted interplay among the home-country and host-countries' management, values, and practices. Special emphasis is dedicated to global market strategy and human resources management.

GBUS*4330 - INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Undergraduate)

This course focuses on theories and practices of innovation and entrepreneurship. The role of entrepreneurs in creating jobs and prosperity will be discussed. Students will understand the relationship between innovation and entrepreneurship and how companies use creativity and innovation to introduce new products and/or improve existing products to gain a sustainable, competitive advantage. Students will be guided to work individually or in groups to generate new, innovative ideas and turn those ideas into product concepts or real goods, services, and processes. Students will learn how to write a well-structured business plan.

GBUS*4500 - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN GLOBAL BUSINESS (Undergraduate)

This course is designed to explore emerging issues and challenges in marketing. Topics such as Marketing for Social Profit, Entrepreneurship, Marketing in a Global Context, Sustainable Business & Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship Through Microfinance, and Global Health & Business are considered.

INTD*2132 - DESIGN AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (Undergraduate)

Lectures surveying the contribution made by designers to the health, safety, and well-being of clients and the public; review of the basic psychological and sociological needs that designers must accommodate within the built environment. Required field experiences, fees may apply.

INTD*3132 - LIFE SAFETY CODES FOR INTERIOR DESIGNER (Undergraduate)

Lectures reviewing code information and specifications concerning the built environment, life-safety issues, barrier-free access, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), and universal design requirements, applied to residential, contract, and commercial design. Includes current international codes and standards.

INTD*4140 - INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS PRACTICES (Undergraduate)

Lectures reviewing business procedures, business and professional structures, and the legal and ethical dimensions of the interior design profession. Field experiences required.

MGS*2030 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (Undergraduate)

This course is designed to explain the contemporary management challenges stemming from a changing work environment, globalization, new technological developments, and an increasingly diverse workforce. It identifies and reviews critical management principles involved in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Students will learn to apply their knowledge to recognize, analyze, and solve the complex problems of the contemporary management context.

MGS*3030 - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Undergraduate)

Gender equality is a critical topic when students learn the non-discriminatory practices at work, including legal cases. Employee well-being is another major task for HR managers as part of employee assistance programs, which is a critical role required for HR professionals. This course is designed to inform students about, various aspects of HRM such as employment law, recruitment and selection, employee management, training, development and evaluation, compensation, and benefits, employee relations, etc. Using this, introduction as the foundation, the course will, then dig deeper into the more complex areas of, HRM, to provide students with the opportunity to, apply concepts, theories, and best practices to, the challenging issues. As it relates to ESG, Gender equality and well-being are main topics in Human Resources Management.

MGS*3032 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (Undergraduate)

This course examines new challenges contemporary organizations face, identifies emerging behavior and issues from human resources throughout organizational levels, provides a structure for evaluating organizational issues and a process for solving problems, and explains how all aspects impact individual, team, and organizational performance. The course includes gender equity, promotion, managerial promotions, and structure.

MGS*3035 - INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT (Undergraduate)

Management practices of multinational corporations: economic, social-cultural, legal, political, and technological constraints faced by managers in multinational companies.

MGS*3050 - NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES (Undergraduate)

Negotiation is both an art and a science of securing an agreement between two or more interdependent parties through back-and-forth communication. This course will explore the principles, strategies, and tactics of effective negotiation and professional relationship management. Students will apply course concepts through a series of simulation negotiations, exercises, role-playing, and debriefings. Various scenarios will be used that are pertinent to the students' studies, career, and life. Sample exercises will involve salary negotiations, business agreements, etc. Students' knowledge and understanding of the course materials will be assessed not only through participation in classroom discussions and negotiation exercises, but also through written examinations.

MGS*3051 - BUSINESS LAW (Undergraduate)

The course has a main focus on employment law and gender equality. The basic legal principles that apply to the areas of governmental regulation of business, including the Uniform Commercial Code, sales, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, the Bankruptcy Code, and laws governing labor relations and employment, discrimination. Consideration will be given to relevant statutes, uniform laws, and adjudicated cases, which give the student a grasp of the implications, legal risks, and results of these business relationships and transactions.

MGS*3100 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (Undergraduate)

Operations Management is the management of the processes that transform inputs into finished goods or services. The course objective is to familiarize the future business manager with the core aspects of operations management, including process design, quality management, capacity management, and inventory management. In addition to operations management concepts, the course has a strong emphasis on problem solving using analytical and quantitative methods.

MGS*3150 - INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (Undergraduate)

This course focuses on management and improvement of supply chain and logistics processes and performance. It will be valuable for students who would like to pursue a career in consulting or take a position in operations, marketing, or finance functions in a manufacturing, distribution, or retail firm. We explore important supply chain metrics, primary tradeoffs in making supply chain decisions, and basic tools for effective and efficient supply chain management, production, planning, inventory control, order fulfillment, and supply chain coordination. We will also investigate topics such as global supply chain, design, logistics, outsourcing, and several other recent supply chain innovations.

MGS*3360 - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Undergraduate)

This course introduces the field of social entrepreneurship, which develops innovative solutions to important societal problems (e.g., poverty, hunger, human rights, homelessness, education, and healthcare for disadvantaged populations, fair trade, economic development, and environmental sustainability). Students learn about forms of social entrepreneurship (e.g., nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid organizations), and topics including opportunity recognition, strategic planning, funding, evaluation, and scaling to positively impact society in a local and global environment.

MGS*4130 - INTRODUCTION TO TOTAL QUALITY, MANAGEMENT (Undergraduate)

As it applies to ESG, the course addresses management style and partnerships with suppliers and buyers.  It addresses the manufacturing and channel members. This course examines concepts, tools, and techniques used in the management and measurement of quality, productivity, and competitiveness in an international environment. The course focuses on the management culture, philosophy, practices, and processes to develop a total quality orientation. Topics cover quality control and management, employee involvement in quality, team building for quality, quality circles, the relationship between quality, productivity, competitiveness, and statistical process control. Attention is given to such topics as communication, leadership, teamwork processes, and organizational change. Emphasis is placed on the development of business decision-making skills through the use of case analysis, projects, and other experimental activities to understand the management of quality in organizations.

MGS*4150 - INTRO. TO SUPPLY CHAIN SOURCING AND, PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT (Undergraduate)

This course aims to develop and manage strategic sourcing relationships and promote an understanding of major strategies and techniques of purchasing and procurement management in supply chains. The course emphasizes strategy execution, assessing, establishing metrics/expectations, negotiating, contracting, and managing external business relationships in sourcing, logistics, and operations in the global environment.

MKT*2500 - PRINCIPLE OF MARKETING (Undergraduate)

Course is an overview of the concepts, principles and activities that comprise contemporary marketing management. Specific topics include customer behavior, marketing environment analysis, segmentation, product planning, pricing, channels of distribution, and promotion. Special attention is focused on profitability analysis, international marketing, services marketing, and marketing ethics.

MKT*3430 - ADVERTISING AND MARKETING COMMUNICATION (Undergraduate)

This course focuses on advertising and integrated marketing communications (aka IMC or marcom) programs.  Students gain an understanding of marcom tools including: advertising, social media, digital marketing (online and mobile), sales promotion, direct marketing, public relations, sponsorship, alternative marketing, media, and personal selling. Other topics consist of industry information and ethical and global issues. Students also learn about the steps in the IMC planning process needed to develop effective marcom (promotional) campaigns.

MKT*3500 - DIRECT MARKETING (Undergraduate)

This course provides an overview of the principles, concepts, and applications of direct marketing, an increasingly important marketing communications tool. Students learn about successful direct marketing strategies using tools including customer database management, direct mail, catalogs, the internet, print, broadcast, and telephone marketing. Key industry challenges, including ethical issues, are analyzed.

MKT*3510 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOR (Undergraduate)

This course provides insight into the motivations, influences, and processes underlying consumer behavior. It involves a review and analysis of social and psychological theories, industry trends, and ethical issues as they relate to understanding consumer behavior and effective marketing strategies. Students learn to interpret, evaluate, and apply consumer behavior, knowledge of consumer buying habits, pre-purchase decision processes, and post-purchase evaluation.

MKT*3660 - SERVICES MARKETING (Undergraduate)

80% of jobs in the US are service-related, and it is imperative to create a decent work environment for all employees. The course addresses unique service delivery and value creation challenges of services, such as intangibility, lack of inventory, and close interaction between provider and customer, as well as the associated marketing and management tasks for the provider, including managing demand and human resources.  Determinants of service, quality, the critical role of customer contact, employees in service delivery, and the role of emerging technologies in customer service are examined. Measure service quality and design, promote, and deliver outstanding service.

MKT*3720 - LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT (Undergraduate)

The course focuses on the study of logistics and transportation services in the marketing of goods and services. Topics covered include customer service, distribution operations, contracts, order processing, carrier selection, transportation costing, and negotiation. The role of information technology and the application of various techniques used in establishing and enhancing customer value, as well as maintaining relative cost advantage, are emphasized.

MKT*4220 - INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (Undergraduate)

This course is an in-depth study of marketing principles and strategies as they relate to the global marketplace. It explains the impact of cultural, financial, technological, governmental, legal, organizational, and demographic factors on the global marketing mix. Specific attention is placed on the development of analytical and planning sophistication to support international marketing strategies.

PHIL*2300 - INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (Undergraduate)

Introduction to philosophical methods for developing a personal moral code and dealing with moral conflicts. Emphasis on learning various normative ethical theories and applied contemporary ethical issues.

PHIL*3314 - MORAL PROBLEM/MEDICAL & HEALTH CARE (Undergraduate)

Introduction to philosophical theories dealing with moral problems in medicine and health care. Emphasis is given to problems concerning patients' rights, justice in health care distribution, and experimenting on human subjects.

PSY*2640 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY (Undergraduate)

Advanced study of marriage and family therapy theories and person-centered approach emphasizing topics such as increasing self-awareness, identifying personal issues, mindfulness, and implementation of 'the self of the therapist' as an effective therapeutic tool.

STME*5020 - ETHICS IN BIO TECHNOLOGY (Undergraduate)

Examination of ethical issues arising from developments, technologies, and research practices in Biotechnology and related scientific and medical fields. Consideration is given to the goals, the possibility of unforeseen outcomes, and the implications of new developments and technologies.

ACCT*5190 - LAW, ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING PRACTICE (Graduate)

The basic legal principles that apply to the areas of formation, governance, and regulation of business entities. Consideration of property rights, both real and personal. Development of an understanding of professional ethical regulations and legal liability affecting the accounting practitioner.

ARCH*5109 - STUDIO 9: COMPLEX PROGRAM II (Graduate)

The design of individual or multiple structures, in a manner that addresses an increasingly complex program, is addressed. Themes include a refined assessment of site conditions, functional, program, structural, and enclosure systems, ecological and environmental impact, and the historical and cultural precedents appropriate for the topic.

ARCH*5404 - BUILDING SYSTEMS II (Graduate)

The application of the systems for building and operation is addressed in detail. These include heat and air systems, water, lighting, electricity, communications, vertical movement, and security. The selection of appropriate systems based on building form, structure, and precedent is examined carefully.

ARCH*5602 - PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE II: GLOBALIZATION,& URBANIZATION (Graduate)

An Architectural Professional Elective that deals with issues of contemporary Globalism and its impact on Urbanism and their role in the shaping of both Architecture and Urbanism. Specific topics are at the discretion of the Instructor.

ARCH*6603 - PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE III: ETHICAL, PRACTICES IN ARCHITECTURE (Graduate)

An Architectural Professional Elective that deals with issues of Ethical concerns and their impact, and role in the shaping of both Architecture and Society. Specific topics are at the discretion of the Instructor.

EDL*5502 - PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION I (Graduate)

Public school administration in historical perspective. Analysis of organizational roles, including leadership, curriculum, and instruction oversight. Examination and application of strategic planning techniques, communication strategies, current practices, and research.

EDL*5520 - MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FINANCE (Graduate)

Considers the structure, operation, and management of public education finance, including federal and state aid, taxation, budget planning, financing capital projects, debt management, legal factors affecting school functions, income, cost forecasting, and capital management.

EDL*5530 - SCHOOL BUILDING PLANNING (Graduate)

Overview of the planning, evaluation, and improvement of school buildings. In addition, taking into consideration ongoing repairs and maintenance of the facilities, which includes the inter-relationship of pupil needs, community needs, and personnel.

EDL*5551 - BASIC SCHOOL LAW AND POLICY (Graduate)

Covers legal principles generally applicable to education in the United States and to New Jersey, public schools in particular, including Constitutional, statutory, and decisional law, affecting policies and practices, with emphasis on analysis of major cases. Required for all School Business Administrator, Principal, and Supervisor Program Candidates. Completion of Modules I & II of the Principal/Supervisor Program, sequence, where applicable or the instructor's permission. Students not meeting this requirement must withdraw from the class.

EDL*5606 - SCHOOL SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY (Graduate)

Application of organizational and leadership theories to school supervision. Emphasis on management of human resources in a professional setting, identification of personal leadership style, and major models and techniques of teacher evaluation.

EDL*5607 - SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION (Graduate)

Theory, research, and practice of supervision, approaches to staff development, evaluation, and in-service training.  Required for all Principal/Supervisor, Supervisor, and Principal/Supervisor/School Business Administrator combined program candidates.

EDL*5613 - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE (Graduate)

Examination of philosophical and social forces that shape public school curricula. Attention is given to curriculum design, development, implementation, and evaluation as well as to master planning and integration.

EDL*6001 - POLITICAL POLICY ANALYSIS (Graduate)

Students study and analyze the dynamics of public policy as it impacts schools, school districts, and communities at large.

EDL*6002 - LEGAL AND POLICY ISSUES IN EDUCATION (Graduate)

Addresses legal and policy issues in public education, with special emphasis on New Jersey schools.

EDL*6003 - SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (Graduate)

Explores the relationship between school, districts, and community organizations and how this relationship impacts teaching and student learning.

EDL*6004 - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & DECISION MAKING (Graduate)

Apply research on educational leadership and decision making to the operation of an educational community.

EDL*6005 - ORGANIZATIONAL THRY & CHANGE (Graduate)

The history and application of organizational theory are studied particularly in the context of an educational environment. Students also study the strategies for successful organizational change.

EDL*6101 - PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION AND NEGOTIATIONS (Graduate)

Addresses issues of personnel administration and collective bargaining in the context of public schools and community organizations.

EDL*6103 - PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION (Graduate)

Develop an understanding of the principles of assessment with an emphasis on the context and format of standardized tests and standards-based alternative qualitative strategies. Systematically analyze assessment data to facilitate evidence-based educational decision-making.

EDL*6201 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL DISTRICT, ADMINISTRATION I (Graduate)

Students work at least 10 hours per week under the direction of a mentor in a public school district's central office for a minimum of 15 weeks. Projects and activities that lead toward proficiency with the ELCC standards are completed.

EDL*6302 - EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (Graduate)

Develop a deeper understanding of the principles of research methodology through the study and analysis of the latest and most current research in all areas of urban education and urban community organizations.

GMBA*5065 - GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGY (Graduate)

The course provides the students with an advanced understanding of the global environment of business and its potential effects on marketing and strategy in cross-cultural markets. Specifically, students will be given an understanding of the world, cultures, and their impact on product, pricing, distribution, and promotion planning. This course will help students develop strategic thinking in a global marketing context and develop leadership skills for conducting marketing activities in global markets. Formerly: MKT 5465.

GMBA*5075 - GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (Graduate)

After reviewing basic concepts of strategic management, this course focuses on the strategic challenges confronting MNCs in the global economy. We will explore the process, assumptions, and set of tools that international managers use to develop and implement a firm's global strategy. The main objective is to have an enhanced understanding of the most fundamental question in global strategic management: What determines the international success and failure of companies.

GMBA*5510 - BUSINESS PROCESS INNOVATION & MANAGEMENT (Graduate)

The course addresses the methods and techniques to analyze, design, implement, automate, and evaluate business processes. Students will learn to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization from a process perspective and conduct process improvement projects.

GMBA*5660 - ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN OPERATING, GLOBALLY (Graduate)

This course identifies and discusses differences and similarities in ethical values and principles found in the practice of organizations conducting business around the globe. Strategic opportunities and challenges emerging from cultural, religious, and/or gender differences will be developed to guide ethical decision-making in organizations conducting business in the global marketplace.

GMBA*5785 - ADVANCED SEMINAR IN CROSS-CULTURAL, MANAGEMENT ISSUES (Graduate)

Contemporary issues and current state of the art, research, and practice in multi-cultural management in the global environment will be explored. The main objective is to improve the student CQ (Cultural Intelligence). The students will be required to choose a specific topic and explore it in depth by leading a discussion in class, as well as a final group project and presentation on cultural preparations for doing business in a specific culture (country). 

GMBA*5885 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF GLOBAL, INFORMATION SYSTEMS (Graduate)

This course will introduce the students to the main issues in global information systems management and how managers can use IT on a global basis to achieve strategic business advantage. The focus will be on the management of information systems and technology in a global context in terms of planning, infrastructure, applications, business processes, and IT operations.

GMBA*5900 - GLOBAL BUSINESS SIMULATION (Graduate)

This course enables students, through participation in a realistic global business simulation game, to evaluate a firm's global competitive environment, develop strategic alternatives, and make effective decisions at both business and functional levels (i.e., marketing, operations, finance, and accounting).

MGS*5030 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (Graduate)

This course is designed to understand, explore, assess, and analyze the management of human resources within an organization and its importance to organizational success. Major philosophies, policies, and functions of human resources management are understood, including forecasting of HR demand and supply, recruitment and selection, employee development, evaluation, and compensation and benefits. Students are expected to evaluate and design HRM systems by applying the key HRM concepts to the various organizations and understand cross-cultural components of human resource management systems in other developed countries.

MKT*5400 - MARKETING MANAGEMENT (Graduate)

This course provides an in-depth focus on strategic marketing management.  The fundamental principles of management (planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation) are applied to the total marketing effort of an organization. Strategies are analyzed related to the market, concept, social responsibility and ethics, product development, promotional strategy, physical distribution, and pricing decisions. Opportunities and challenges related to marketing and management are studied, including economic and competitive conditions, technology, social-cultural trends, political and legal issues, physical environmental issues, competition, and globalization.

PSY*5120 - SOCIAL PSYCH OF ADOLESCENCE (Graduate)

Current issues and research in the social psychology of adolescence. Personality and cognitive development, the peer group, and parent-youth relationships, socio-political action, the disadvantaged youth, and the role of the educational institution in adolescent development.

PSY*5530 - ADVANCED ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (Graduate)

Advanced exploration of the major biopsychosocial theoretical and applied approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychological disorders. Implications of current relevant research and clinical work.

PSY*5610 - ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (Graduate)

In-depth consideration of selected major theories and findings of social behavior. Topics chosen from among: aggression, social perception and cognition, attitudes, non-verbal communication, prejudice, social influences and conformity, prosocial behavior, group dynamics, interpersonal attraction, and intimate relationships.

PSY*5640 - ANALYSIS OF SMALL GROUP PROCESSES (Graduate)

Forces and factors that determine group interaction. Group influences on the behavior of members. The theory and analysis of group development.

STME*5020 - ETHICS IN BIO TECHNOLOGY (Graduate)

Examination of ethical issues arising from developments, technologies, and research practices in Biotechnology and related scientific and medical fields. Consideration is given to the goals, the possibility of unforeseen outcomes, and the implications of new developments and technologies.

STEM*5103 - SCIENTIFIC WRITING & PRESENTATION (Graduate)

This writing-intensive course teaches the skills and search tools required for effective scientific writing and oral presentations. The class will include interactive lectures & classroom discussions, critiques of current scientific literature, guest lectures on special topics, written papers, and class presentations.

STME*5120 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS (Graduate)

An introduction to bioinformatics, including the general concepts of informatics, data, objectives of data analysis, public bioinformatics, databases, methods of bioinformatics data analysis, computational tools, and future directions. Computer laboratory exercises are included.

STME*5140 - MOLECULAR CELLULAR TECHNIQUES (Graduate)

Graduate-level laboratory-intensive course. Biological approach to the study of RNA, proteins, and cells with emphasis on current physiological principles relating structure to function, gene expression, cell communication, and intracellular trafficking. Lab exercises include cellular biotechniques to purify and characterize mRNA, proteins, and assess physiological activity in living cells. Students will be required to complete a guided research project.

STME*5260 - ADVANCED SYSTEMS BIOLOGY (Graduate)

An advanced biotechnology course designed for second-year graduate biotechnology students that will provide an understanding of the complex interactions within biological systems. Students will gain an appreciation for the methodology employed to investigate system-wide interrogation of molecular and cellular processes. Emphasis will be on genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic approaches and description of the state-of-the-art techniques used in these fields. Computational tools used to manage the volume of data generated using high-throughput techniques will also be the subject of discussion.

STME*5300 - ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY (Graduate)

An advanced molecular cell biology course, designed for first-year/second-semester graduate biotechnology students, that will detail the study of cells in their social context. Topics include cellular signal transduction pathways and their control over cellular processes, relevant to diseases including apoptosis, cell growth and division, cell junctions, the extracellular matrix, stem cells, fundamentals of cellular development, cancer, and immunity. Additional focus on strategies to manipulate pathway activity to alter disease states.

STME*5310 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER (Graduate)

An examination of the molecular mechanisms by which cancer cells arise, develop into tumors, and metastasize. Topics include: oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, signal transduction, cell cycle, control, DNA methylation, metastasis, diagnosis, and therapy.

STME*5411 - INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH (Graduate)

Students will conduct original research in a biotechnology laboratory facility outfitted for biological, chemical, or bioinformatics investigations, under the advisement of a faculty member. Each project will be approved by the Biotechnology Steering Committee, consisting of the Program Coordinator, the Dean or Associate Dean, and relevant faculty, prior to the onset of the internship.

STME*5413 - INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH (Graduate)

Students will conduct original research in a biotechnology laboratory facility outfitted for biological, chemical, or bioinformatics investigations, under the advisement of a faculty member. Each project will be approved by the Biotechnology Steering Committee, consisting of the Program Coordinator, the Dean or Associate Dean, and relevant faculty, prior to the onset of the internship.

STME*5510 - BIOSTATISTICS & COMPURATIONAL ANALYSIS (Graduate)

Applied Biostatistics for Biotechnology, researchers to include the use of standard deviation, standard error, normal distribution, significance tests and intervals, analysis of variance, linear and multiple regression, chi-squared analysis, multiple comparison, and data fitting procedures.

STME*5555 - BIOTECHNOLOGY MASTER'S THESIS (Graduate)

Final course in the 3-course series, allowing completion of work on the formal thesis for the MS, Biotechnology Science Program. Data collection has ended, and data analysis has been completed. The results and Discussion sections of the manuscript are written. The complete manuscript is reviewed, edited, and accepted by the thesis committee. Completed, the manuscript is submitted to the thesis committee (consisting of two faculty members and the program coordinator). The student also gives an oral thesis defense in a formal seminar open to the public.

STME*5625 - MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY (Graduate)

Medicinal chemistry focuses on how new medications, are created and tested. The course will also provide an overview of the drug development process from the research bench to patient ingestion. This will include the investigation of small-molecule interactions with relevant biological targets, efficacy, absorption, metabolism, toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and patents.

TESL*5098 - ADVANCED SEMINAR I: ACTION RESEARCH IN LANGUAGE TEACHING & LEARNING (Graduate)

This capstone course requires students to apply theoretical understandings of research and the knowledge/skills gained through their emergence as practitioner researchers in educational settings to conduct an action research project related to the teaching and learning of languages.

TESL*5099 - ADVANCED SEMINAR II: ACTION RESEARCH IN ESL/EFL TEACHING & LEARNING (Graduate)

This capstone course requires students to apply theoretical understandings of research and the knowledge/skills gained through their emergence as practitioner researchers in educational settings to conduct an action research project related to the teaching and learning of languages.

TESL*5404 - CULTURE, COGNITION & COMMUNICATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (Graduate)

Examination of cultural, cognitive, and communicative processes that impact learning within second language learning contexts. Implications of TESOL and WIDA-based instructional strategies are addressed. Emphasis is placed on ELL students and differentiated instruction.

TESL*5435 - LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING (Graduate)

This course reviews current theories & research in language acquisition within the context of ESL/EFL classrooms, learning language through content, TESOL, and/or WIDA standards, and L2 acquisition and assessment.