Jun 17, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


The course information (including course titles, descriptions, credit hours, requisites, repeat/retake information, OHIO BRICKS, and active status) contained in this catalog is effective as of Fall Semester 2021-22. This information is subject to change at the discretion of Ohio University.

 

Biological Sciences

  
  • BIOS 4940 - Undergraduate Research


    Individualized and directed research. Students select topics or are directed into possible research areas.

    Requisites: 14 Hours in BIOS and 3.0 GPA
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 9.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 research
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students gain experience in developing and conducting a research project.
  
  • BIOS 4940H - Honors Undergraduate Research


    Individualized and directed research for students in departmental honors program. Students select topics or are directed into possible research areas.

    Requisites: Permission required and 25 hours in BIOS and 3.5 GPA in BIOS
    Credit Hours: 2 - 6
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 research
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To begin to collect and statistically analyze data for the experiment.
    • To design an independent research experiment.
  
  • BIOS 4941 - Senior Research and Thesis


    Independent research and thesis under the supervision of a faculty member. Requires students already actively involved in a research project to present their research findings, both orally and in written thesis format. It is intended for students who are not pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences with honors. Students should enroll in the semester the research will be completed and thesis presented.

    Requisites: 3 Hours BIOS 4940 and Sr only
    Credit Hours: 3
    OHIO BRICKS Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience
    General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 research
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To complete data collection and analysis begun previously.
    • To write a thesis describing the background and motivation for your experiment, the hypothesis tested, the design and protocol, the results, and your interpretation of those results..
  
  • BIOS 4941H - Senior Honors Thesis


    Independent departmental honors research thesis under supervision of staff member. Student should enroll semester he or she expects to complete thesis. Registration with director of departmental honors program is required.

    Requisites: BIOS 4940H and 20 hours in BIOS and 3.5 GPA
    Credit Hours: 2 - 6
    OHIO BRICKS Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience
    General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 research
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To complete data collection and analysis begun previously.
    • To write a thesis describing the background and motivation for your experiment, the hypothesis tested, the design and protocol, results, and your interpretation of those results.
  
  • BIOS 4970T - Tutorial Senior Thesis


    Special course offered to students in Honors Tutorial program.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Student will conduct original research leading to the Senior thesis requirement for graduation in the Honors College.
  
  • BIOS 4980T - Tutorial Senior Thesis


    Special course offered to students in Honors Tutorial program.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Student will conduct original research leading to the Senior thesis requirement for graduation in the Honors College.

Biology

  
  • BIOL 1010 - Principles of Biology


    Non-science majors explore living organisms from the cellular to ecosystem levels, using scientific information and laboratory exercises to understand historic discovery and contemporary issues in biology and evolutionary processes. No credit for 1010 if already have credit for BIOS 1700, PBIO 1140 or PBIO 1150.

    Requisites: Non-science majors and WARNING: no credit for this course if taken after BIOS 1700 or PBIO 1140 or 1150
    Credit Hours: 4
    OHIO BRICKS Pillar: Natural Sciences
    General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2NS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Course Transferability: OTM course: TMNS Natural Sciences
    College Credit Plus: Level 1
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to describe essential characteristics and processes of living organisms, including cell structures, cell division, evolution, genetics and metabolism.
    • Students will be able to classify organisms into taxa based on cell type, reproductive strategies and evolutionary relationships.
    • Students will be able to explain interactions within ecosystems and predict how particular environments affect populations and communities.
    • Students will be able to discuss evidence supporting biological theories and laws that explain and describe natural phenomena.
    • Students will be able to evaluate how the science of biology has contributed to historical problem solving and apply scientific knowledge to discussions about modern issues, including human health concerns, biotechnology, and protection of resources.
    • Students will be able to perform an experiment to test an hypothesis including the collection and analysis of data using safe laboratory practices.
  
  • BIOL 2900 - Special Topics in Biology


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Biology.

Business Administration

  
  • BA 1000 - Introduction to the College of Business


    Provides information about College of Business majors, offices, and services so students are familiar with the available options. Department chairs and directors, administrators, student representatives, and various guest speakers discuss the structure and procedures of the College of Business.

    Requisites: COB
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to identify avaliable majors in the College of Business and describe career paths associated with each major..
    • Student will be able to identify dimensions of personality preferences and their impact on interpersonal communication.
    • Students will be able to identify hiring practices and timelines and describe career management resources within the College of Business.
  
  • BA 1100 - Introduction to Business and Ethical Reasoning


    This course provides an introduction to the world of business by investigating a wide array of issues and phenomena that business executives face while conducting their work. Overall goals for the course are to introduce the context of business in general, discuss the challenges people face as they try to lead and navigate their organization(s), and to lay a foundation for personal growth and development for students pursuing business-related studies.

    Credit Hours: 3
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Ethics and Reasoning
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to analyze basic business situations.
    • Students will be able to recognize the role of business in society.
    • Students will be able to identify and describe the disciplinary functions in business and how they interrelate.
    • Students will be able to recognize, understand, and evaluate ethical issues.
    • Students will be able to apply ethical concepts to decision-making.
  
  • BA 1500 - Introduction to Business Communication and Professional Skills


    BA 1500 introduces students to essential business communication and professional skills. The purpose of the course is to help students build a foundation for college and career success.

    Requisites: COB
    Credit Hours: 3
    OHIO BRICKS Foundations: Advanced Writing
    General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 1J
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Course Transferability: TAG course: OBU005 Business Communication
    College Credit Plus: Level 1
    Learning Outcomes:
    • 1) Students will be able to develop credible business messages.
    • 2) Students will be able to construct influential business messages.
    • 3) Students will be able to formulate ethical business messages.
    • 4) Students will be able to construct writing appropriate to its audience.
    • 5) Students will be able to construct writing appropriate to its purpose.
    • 6) Students will be able to develop writing by using appropriate and relevant content.
    • 7) Students will be able to design writing that effectively uses the formal and informal rules of business communication.
    • Students will be able to formulate writing that demonstrates use of evidence to develop and support ideas.
    • Students will be able to assemble writing that uses language, sytnax, and mechanics that convey meaning to the audience.
  
  • BA 1600 - Introduction to Business Problems


    This course is designed primarily as a transition course for international students moving into the College of Business from the Ohio Program in Intensive English or similar programs. Students will be introduced to basic business concepts and terminology and will learn to research and present recommendations for business improvement using both oral and written approaches.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Student will be able to communicate effectively in a business context.
    • Student will be able to prepare a business presentation.
    • Student will be able to complete research and make recommendations to improve a business.
    • Student will be able to identify business concepts and apply them to current events.
  
  • BA 2000 - Career Management Strategies


    The Career Management Seminar will require that students develop knowledge and comprehension of several professional development processes and tools, including the career management process, networking, job search strategies, interviewing, offer screening and ongoing career management strategies. The primary focus is preparing College of Business students for an aggressive and successful internship or full-time job search strategy. A secondary goal is to support the development of a long-term career management strategy that includes goal-setting, personal development, and an appreciation for continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

    Requisites: COB and (Soph or Jr or Sr) and BA 1000
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Student will be able to describe the Master Placement Process.
    • Student will be able to identify and practice effective networking skills.
    • Student will be able to dentify career paths that align with personal and professional goals.
    • Student will describe effective interviewing techniques.
    • Student will identify and describe career management strategies.
  
  • BA 2290 - Cultural Explorations through Global Consulting


    This course prepares students for the Global Consulting Program by teaching students to work effectively with global businesses. Students learn cultural frameworks, cultural self-awareness, communications, empathy, openness, and curiosity. Each student is provided an opportunity to develop the necessary skills to serve as an ethical, well-rounded, and culturally-appreciative ambassador of Ohio University to the rest of the world.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    OHIO BRICKS Foundations: Intercultural Explorations
    General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to explain cultural frameworks and how other cultures differ from their own
    • Students will be able to describe the rules and customs for effectively communicating with clients to achieve a shared understanding.
    • Students will be able to analyze the competitive business landscape in a global context and apply cultural differences to this analysis.
    • Students will be able to solve complex business problems.
    • Students will be able to explain cultural intelligence and, through empathy and openness to different cultures, and curiosity, identify their own strengths and weaknesses.
  
  • BA 2500 - Strategic Business Communication


    Strategic managerial communication issues of critical and current interest are addressed in conjunction with cross-functional cluster projects and include the strategic execution of communication medium, form, and format. Attention is given to strengthening strategic managerial communication skills for greater success in the complex and sometimes problematic workplace.

    Requisites: COB and BA 1500
    Credit Hours: 3
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Speaking and Listening
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use clear, concise, and grammatically correct language while selecting appropriate formats for writing business communications of various formats.
    • Students will be able to identify and evaluate sources of information, including industry databases and reports.
    • Students will be able to influence audience and reader perception through verbal, written, and non-verbal communication.
    • Students will be able to plan, conduct, control, and document effective meetings.
    • Students will be able to summarize and explain creative ideas and information in a manner that is professional, thorough, and engaging.
    • Students will be able to summarize how to use communication strategically.
    • Students will be able to use spoken and written language to prepare and deliver effective business presentations (individually and in teams) using appropriate technology.
  
  • BA 2900 - Special Topics in Business Administration


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Business Administration.
  
  • BA 2910 - Internship


    Provides on-site exposure to general business operations and procedures. Intended for experiences following the freshman year.

    Requisites: Permission required and 2.5 GPA
    Credit Hours: 1
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 10.0 internship
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Provides on-site exposure to general business operations and procedures.
  
  • BA 2950 - Select Leaders I: Leadership Development for Sophomores


    Students are introduced to principle-based leadership. Students are asked to define their principles and values and identify their leadership style. Using the Leadership Practices Inventory self-assessment, students are encouraged to focus on the “Model the Way” behavior and are expected to find their voice by establishing their principles and style while setting an example through personal leadership.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to define their principles and values.
    • Students will be able to identify their leadership style.
    • Students will demonstrate understanding of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
    • Students will create a personal mission statement.
    • Students will reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses identified through self-assessments.
    • Students will develop and demonstrate a beginning level of skill in executive presence and communication.
  
  • BA 2970T - Business Administration Tutorial


    Individualized tutorial for HTC students only to conduct in depth research on a business topic. First year.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To equip students to pursue independent research and/or creative activity.
    • To provide students with a sophisticated understanding of their primary area of study.
    • To teach students to communicate effectively in their own discipline(s) and to a wider audience.
    • To teach students to work effectively with difficult, multi-dimensional subjects in their area of study.
  
  • BA 2971T - Business Administration Tutorial


    Individualized tutorial for HTC students only to conduct in depth research on a business topic. Second year.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To equip students to pursue independent research and/or creative activity.
    • To provide students with a sophisticated understanding of their primary area of study.
    • To teach students to communicate effectively in their own discipline(s) and to a wider audience.
    • To teach students to work effectively with difficult, multi-dimensional subjects in their area of study.
  
  • BA 2980T - Business Administration Tutorial


    Individualized tutorial for HTC students only to conduct in depth research on a business topic. First year.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To equip students to pursue independent research and/or creative activity.
    • To provide students with a sophisticated understanding of their primary area of study.
    • To teach students to communicate effectively in their own discipline(s) and to a wider audience.
    • To teach students to work effectively with difficult, multi-dimensional subjects in their area of study.
  
  • BA 2981T - Business Administation Tutorial


    Individualized tutorial for HTC students only to conduct in depth research on a business topic. Second year.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To equip students to pursue independent research and/or creative activity.
    • To provide students with a sophisticated understanding of their primary area of study.
    • To teach students to communicate effectively in their own discipline(s) and to a wider audience.
    • To teach students to work effectively with difficult, multi-dimensional subjects in their area of study.
  
  • BA 3290 - Current Global Business Issues


    Current issues in global business with particular emphasis on preparing students for the Global Competitiveness Program.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Conduct a basic analysis of the business environment of a country other than one’s native country.
    • Develop basic understanding of business in a globally competitive environment.
    • Identify similarities and differences between business practices and etiquette in different countries.
  
  • BA 3400 - Integrated Business Cluster Project


    Integrated business problems in the context of cross-functional cluster projects. These projects will integrate learning in marketing, management, information systems, and finance. Students will acquire basic business research skills, use analytical and problem-solving skills to approach cross-functional business problems, learn concepts related to managing effective teams, and acquire practical skills related to communication, networking, and ethical decision making.

    Requisites: (FIN 240 and MGT 240 and MIS 202 and MKT 240) or concurrent
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Effective basic business research, selection and evaluation of sources.
    • Effective project and time management.
    • Effective teamwork.
    • Holistic approach to business problem-solving.
  
  • BA 3500 - Ohio International Consulting Program


    The OICP experience gives you an opportunity to leverage your existing business skills and develop new ones in a challenging international environment. Student teams develop and implement a strategy for completing their assigned project in a fashion that satisfies the client and meets the course objectives. This course also provides students with intercultural knowledge and competence. OICP helps students to increase their own cultural self-awareness within worldwide frameworks. Students grow in cultural openness and curiosity while expanding their communication skills.

    Credit Hours: 6
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Diversity and Practice, Bridge: Learning and Doing
    General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to explain insights about their own culture, others¿ culture, and cultural differences through a consulting project.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences as it impacts international expansion.
    • Students will be able to connect relevant business experience and intercultural knowledge in order to formulate a client-ready proactive proposal.
    • Students will be able to construct a business solution for a multinational client that integrates multiple disciplines.
  
  • BA 3900 - Topics in Business Ethics


    This course covers a variety of special topics in business ethics. Course topics vary and may focus on specific business ethics topics such as corporate social responsibility, accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, leadership, and intellectual property.

    Credit Hours: 1
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Ethics and Reasoning
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to recognize one’s own ethical core beliefs and how they shape ethical conduct and thinking.
    • Students will be able to identify and describe business ethics perspectives, theories, and/or concepts.
    • Students will be able to recognize, evaluate, and connect ethical issues in business.
    • Students will be able to apply ethical perspectives, theories, or concepts to a business or consumer decision-making situation.
    • Students will be able to evaluate alternative ethical perspectives within a business or consumer decision-making situation.
  
  • BA 3910 - Internship


    The course provides students with opportunities to integrate academic knowledge with skills learned through internship. Students reflect on prior internship experiences in order to develop personal and professional skills through self-assessment.

    Requisites: BA 2000 and permission
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 40.0 internship
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to connect work experience to business knowledge.
    • Students will be able to integrate knowledge from a variety of disciplines through work experience.
    • Students will be able to transfer knowledge and skills learned through work experience to a new situation.
    • Students will be able to communicate, reflect, and self-assess knowledge and skills learned through work experience.¿
  
  • BA 3950 - Select Leaders II: Leadership Development for Juniors


    Students in second year of the program begin to collect various leadership experiences both inside and outside of the program. Their principles are at the core of these experiences. Students at this level understand their leadership style and are learning how to be effective when interacting with different individuals and situations. Using the Covey model, students are Independent and working to achieve Public Victory. Students will focus on the Leadership Practices Inventory behavior Challenge the Process. They are expected to search for areas for improvement in both themselves and their organizations. They are encouraged to experiment by taking on different leadership opportunities. .

    Requisites: Student in Select Leaders Program
    Credit Hours: 1 - 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will demonstate effectiveness in interacting with different individuals and situations.
    • Students will identify areas for personal improvement in leadership effectiveness.
    • Students will observe and identify areas for improvements in organizational effectiveness.
    • Students will apply appropriate techniques in mentoring younger students.
    • Students will demonstrate the Vautier approach to personal/executive presence and communication skills through public speaking.
    • Students will demonstrate professionalism in Executive Engagements in various settings.
    • Students will evaluate the effectiveness of team processes, dynamics, and performance.
  
  • BA 3960 - Emerging Leaders I: Leadership Development


    The course is about discovering who a participant is, as a person, and as a leader. During the semester, students are introduced to principle-based leadership, self-discovery and self-awareness. Students are asked to define their principles and values and identify their leadership style. On Stephen Covey’s model of The 7 Habits, students recognize how to move from dependency to interdependency, and discover who they are as an individual. Next, students participate in a 2-part intensive career management seminar, which includes career interest inventory and other career management tools. Students then participate in the Big 5 Personality Assessment. Finally the students discover their own authentic leadership approach through the study of True North, taking part in leading sessions with their colleagues.

    Requisites: Selection into Emerging Leaders Program
    Credit Hours: 1 - 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will define their principles and values.
    • Students will identify their leadership style.
    • Students will demonstrate understanding of Covey’s 7 Habits model.
  
  • BA 3965 - Emerging Leaders II: Leadership Development


    Emerging Leaders II is designed to provide students with the tools and skills they need to become effective leaders. Students participate in a series of sessions entitled Speak as Well as You Think, based on the work of John Vautier. These sessions are designed to improve the speaking and message delivery of leaders. Students are videotaped and provided one on one feedback regarding their message and delivery of the message. Students participate in designing news ways of thinking about challenging the process and innovation through a series of sessions around lean thinking, value stream mapping, problem solving, and innovation. Lastly, students participate in a series of sessions, based on the book by Kouzes and Posner entitled The Leadership Challenge. Students lead each of the sessions and engage their colleagues in discussions and experiential exercises to more deeply understand and practice the behaviors necessary to be an effective leader.

    Requisites: Selection into Emerging Leaders Program
    Credit Hours: 1 - 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate personal/executive presence and message delivery through oral and video recorded presentations.
    • Define and explain lean thinking and value stream mapping.
    • Develop and deliver discussion sessions and experiential exercises for key course topics.
    • Demonstrate self-awareness and reflect on personal development.
  
  • BA 3970T - Business Administration Tutorial


    Individualized tutorial for HTC students only to conduct in depth research on a business topic. Third year.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To equip students to pursue independent research and/or creative activity.
    • To provide students with a sophisticated understanding of their primary area of study.
    • To teach students to communicate effectively in their own discipline(s) and to a wider audience.
    • To teach students to work effectively with difficult, multi-dimensional subjects in their area of study.
  
  • BA 3980T - Business Administration Tutorial


    Individualized tutorial for HTC students only to conduct in depth research on a business topic. Third year.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To equip students to pursue independent research and/or creative activity.
    • To provide students with a sophisticated understanding of their primary area of study.
    • To teach students to communicate effectively in their own discipline(s) and to a wider audience.
    • To teach students to work effectively with difficult, multi-dimensional subjects in their area of study.
  
  • BA 4900 - Special Topics in Business Administration


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites: COB only and (Soph or Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Business Administration.
  
  • BA 4905 - Seminar in Business Administration


    Seminar in Business Administration with topics determined by the assigned instructor. Topics will vary across offerings of this course so please see the Management Department for specifics.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Discussion of contemporary topics in business administration.
  
  • BA 4910 - Internship


    Participation in day-to-day activities of a business concern for at least four consecutive weeks.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 40.0 internship
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Participation in day-to-day activities of a business concern for at least four consecutive weeks.
  
  • BA 4920 - International Business Experience


    The course provides students the opportunity to leverage their existing business skills and develop new ones in an exciting and challenging international environment. Students spend time in a foreign country and work on a live-client consulting project. Students will harness their curiosity to explore a new culture and use empathy to investigate the similarities and differences with their own.

    Requisites: BA 2290
    Credit Hours: 6
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Diversity and Practice, Bridge: Learning and Doing
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 30.0 practicum
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to facilitate professional meetings with international, non-native English speaking clients.
    • Students will be able to overcome internal (team) and external (client) conflict.
    • Students will be able to explain cultural differences between themselves and the host country.
    • Students will be able to verbally and non-verbally communicate in a foreign language.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate respect and appreciation for a new culture.
    • Students will be able to show growth through introspection and reflection.
    • Students will be able to produce high-quality deliverables.
    • Students will be able to solve complex international business problems.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate empathy, openness, and curiosity in a team setting.
  
  • BA 4930 - Readings in Business Administration


    Directed readings in topics in Business Administration arranged by student proposal of topic and faculty supervisor approval.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 independent study
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Development of a deep understanding of a selected topic in business administration.
  
  • BA 4940 - Independent Research in Business Administration


    Research in selected fields of business administration under direction of faculty member.

    Requisites: Written proposal
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 research
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Development of research findings in report format suitable for submission to a student or professional journal.
  
  • BA 4950 - Select Leaders III: Leadership Development for Seniors


    The senior year in the program focuses on establishing a legacy. A key element of the Select Leadership Development Program is servant leadership, which is exemplified during the senior year of the program. Seniors are the leaders of the program and are essential to the growth of the sophomores and juniors. Seniors reflect on their development in the program and share their experiences with younger members. The goal of seniors is to achieve Interdependence in Covey’s 7 Habits model. Seniors focus on the Leadership Practices Inventory behavior Enable Others to Act. They recognize potential in younger members and empower them to grow in their leadership.

    Requisites: Student in Select Leaders Program
    Credit Hours: 1 - 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to demonstrate and reflect on servant leadership behaviors during class activities.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate leadership through development and delivery of significant class activity.
    • Students will be able to describe and demonstrate key elements of Covey’s 7 Habits model.
    • Students will be able to exhibit and reflect on key elements of Leadership Practices Inventory behaviors.
  
  • BA 4970T - Business Administration Tutorial


    Individualized tutorial for HTC students only to prepare students to conduct in depth research on a business topic. This is a thesis tutorial.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To equip students to pursue independent research and/or creative activity.
    • To provide students with a sophisticated understanding of their primary area of study.
    • To teach students to communicate effectively in their own discipline(s) and to a wider audience.
    • To teach students to work effectively with difficult, multi-dimensional subjects in their area of study.
  
  • BA 4980T - Business Administration Tutorial


    Individualized tutorial for HTC students only to prepare students to conduct in depth research on a business topic. This is a thesis tutorial.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To equip students to pursue independent research and/or creative activity.
    • To provide students with a sophisticated understanding of their primary area of study.
    • To teach students to communicate effectively in their own discipline(s) and to a wider audience.
    • To teach students to work effectively with difficult, multi-dimensional subjects in their area of study.

Business Law

  
  • BUSL 2000 - Law and Society


    Conceptual approach to origin, nature, structure, functions, and procedures of law, with study of ethics and introduction to constitutional, administrative, contractual, international, and environmental law, as well as business organizations.

    Requisites: Not COB except BS 8123 or BS5511 and (Soph or Jr or Sr) and WARNING: no credit if taken after BUSL 2550
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to describe the fundamental legal landscape in which individuals and businesses operate.
    • Students will be able to identify possible legal problems, legal arguments, legal materials, and ultimately identify situations in which legal assistance is needed.
    • Students will be able to define the essential processes by which law and regulation are created and through which legal disputes are resolved.
  
  • BUSL 2550 - The Legal Environment of Business


    This course presents a conceptual approach to the origin, nature, structure, functions, and procedures of law. It includes the study of corporate responsibility and ethics as well as an introduction to constitutional, administrative, criminal, tort, product liability, contractual, international, property, agency, partnership, corporation, and employment law. The course involves a study of both federal and state court systems, the relationship between civil and criminal branches of law, and the development of certain legal vocabulary.

    Requisites: COB only and (Soph or Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Course Transferability: TAG course: OBU004 Legal Environment of Business
    College Credit Plus: Level 1
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to describe the legal system in which businesses operate.
    • Students will be able to identify and describe the essential processes by which law and regulation are created and changed, and through which legal disputes are resolved.
    • Students will be able to identify and describe legal issues, risks, and opportunities in the business environment and the role of legal counsel.
    • Students will be able to explain fundamental principles of ethical decision-making and the social responsiblity of business organizations.
    • Students will be able to identify and describe current issues in the formulation and application of legal and regulatory rules as well as responses to manage legal risk.
  
  • BUSL 2600 - Business Regulation and Compliance


    In today’s business environment, few things have had a more significant impact on business operations than the regulation of business by governmental agencies. This course studies how businesses are regulated in the United States. The power and operation of governmental administrative agencies are explored, as well as how organizations structure compliance programs in order to ensure compliance with governmental regulation.

    Requisites: BUSL 2000 (Non-COB students) or BUSL 2550 (COB students)
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to articulate how adminstrative agencies are created and structured.
    • Students will be able to recognize and describe how administrative agencies exercise their power over businesses.
    • Students will be able to define and apply the elements of an effective organizational ethics and compliance program.
    • Students will be able to recommend advocacy approaches to governmental regulation of business.
    • Students will be able to recognize and describe government regulation applicable to different areas of business operations.
  
  • BUSL 2900 - Special Topics in Business Law


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Business Law.
  
  • BUSL 3400 - Law of Food


    This course covers the law regulating the manufacture, distribution, and sale of food products in the United States. The emphasis is on food safety law, but safety is often intertwined with many other aspects of U.S. food regulation. Topics covered include the regulation of labeling, advertising, food additives, dietary supplements, genetic modification, HACCP, civil and criminal liability for defective products, inspections, importation and exportation, and food disparagement laws. The course is designed to give students a better understanding of the issues involved in the regulation of food and a general understanding of the full scope of food safety regulation in the United States, and gaining skill in analyzing how the law applies to the facts of a novel situation.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze current food law issues.
    • Analyze the role of the federal agencies with regulatory roles regarding food, such as the FDA, USDA, and FTC.
    • Discuss specific requirements in federal U.S. laws and regulations.
    • Identify relevant internet-based resources for finding U.S. food laws and regulations.
    • Summarize critical regulatory issues and their impact on food laws by use of case examples.
    • Summarize the U.S. requirements for food labeling, health claims, food additives, adulteration, importation, exportation, and public and private enforcement of food standards.
    • Summarize the history and general organization of food regulation in the United States.
  
  • BUSL 3570 - Law of Commercial Transactions


    This course covers the legal aspects of corporate governance, securities regulation, antitrust, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy, other interests in property, and related topics.

    Requisites: BUSL 2550 or BUSL 2000 and (jr or sr)
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To equip students to identify possible legal problems, formulate and understand legal arguments, read and understand legal materials, and ultimately identify situations in which legal assistance is needed.
    • To equip students to recognize legal risks inherent in business decision making by providing them with fundamental knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory principles, primarily in the area of corporate governance and debtor/creditor relationship.
    • To equip students with sufficient knowledge in relevant areas of the law to assist in preparing them to sit for professional examinations or to assist them in their careers.
  
  • BUSL 3780 - Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship


    The course is designed for students who want to start, join or invest in a start-up or new business at any time during their career. Its goal is to develop an understanding of the legal concepts that are an integral part of decision making from the time an entrepreneur conceives, starts to build and obtains financing from venture capitalists and other funding sources for a new company, throughout the life-cycle of the firm including development of exit strategies for that company. Particular emphasis is placed on maximizing the value of intellectual property in knowledge-based industries. The course should have particular appeal to students considering careers in high tech, biotech, telecommunications, media and entertainment, venture capital, financial services and pharmaceuticals.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Develop an understanding of the basic corporate, fiduciary, contract, intellectual property, employment and securities law issues encountered by start-up and early stage companies.
    • Develop strategies to avoid or manage potential sources of liability.
    • Develop tools for using legal concepts effectively, managing the legal function and maximizing the returns from interactions with counsel.
    • Discuss approaches to the communications challenges of translating legal advice and analysis into business language.
    • Discuss how intellectual property can be used as part of a company’s overall strategy to create or protect a market for products and services.
    • Students will understand how law can facilitate or impede business transactions.
  
  • BUSL 3850 - International Business Law


    Examines the laws, organizations, and principles that impact on business transactions in the international arena. Focuses upon the importance of international business in a global economy and upon the special legal issues facing businesses, large and small, that engage in international trade, franchising, licensing, or investment.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To acquaint students with the basics of identifying, locating, using and analyzing primary and secondary legal source materials in the international realm.
    • To equip students to analyze international and US trade law including national lawmaking powers and the regulation of US trade, GATT Law and the World Trade Organization, laws governing access to international markets, regulation of import competion.
    • To equip students to analyze the legal environment of international business including international law and the world’s legal systems and mechanisms for resolution of international disputes.
    • To familiarize students with the regulation of the international marketplace including international marketing law (sales representatives, advertising and ethical issues), licensing agreements and the protection of intellectual property rights.
  
  • BUSL 3910 - Internship


    Internship experience that provides opportunities for participation in day-to-day activities of a business concern for at least four consecutive weeks. Intended for experience following the sophomore year.

    Requisites: Permission required and 2.5 GPA
    Credit Hours: 3
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 30.0 internship
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Direct interaction with business law professionals.
    • Exposure to practice of business law in a professional setting.
  
  • BUSL 4650 - Law of Sports


    Regulations of amateur athletics, public regulation of sports activities, legal relationships in professional sports, enforcement of professional sports contract, liability for injuries, and antitrust aspects of sports activities.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To acquire a working knowledge of : the court system; torts and other sources of personal, facility and enterprise liability; contracts; collective bargaining; enterprise organization; agency; antitrust; and various other issues, including divers
    • To identify and think about possible legal problems and to formulate and understand legal arguments.
    • To learn some of the rudiments of locating, using and analyzing primary and secondary legal source materials.
    • To understand the law as part of the environment in which businesses operate, and become more informed consumers of legal services.
  
  • BUSL 4810 - Seminar


    Selected topics of current interest in business law area.

    Requisites: BUSL 2000 or 2550
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Additional outcomes will be specific to the topic selected for the seminar offering.
    • Students will be able to analyze and discuss a topic of current interest in the field of business law.
    • Students will be able to evaluate and interpret the implications of selected topics to the practice of law within a business context.
  
  • BUSL 4900 - Special Topics in Business Law


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Business Law.
  
  • BUSL 4930 - Independent Research


    Research in selected fields of business law under direction of faculty member.

    Requisites: Written proposal
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 independent study
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Student will learn to work independently in exploring a topic of their choice within the realm of business law.
    • Student will present results of the independent research to supervising faculty.

Business Management Technology

  
  • BMT 1010 - Business and Its Environment


    Nature of business and of economic, social, and political environments of business firms. Emphasis on ways in which such surroundings affect business policies and operations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be exposed to the environmental factors that influence business organizations.
    • Students will gain knowledge in the basic functional areas of for-profit organizations.
    • Students will gain knowledge in the role of business in society.
  
  • BMT 1100 - Introduction to Management


    Nature of managerial concepts, managerial functions, and organizational structure, with emphasis on current issues.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to explain the connection between management theory and practice.
    • Students will be able to identify how functional areas of management are used to facilitate work in organizations.
    • Students will be able to use management theories or models to analyze management practice.
  
  • BMT 1150 - Foundations of Quality and Continuous Improvement


    History of the quality movement along with the current thinking and best practices for organization effectiveness. The quality of management and its responsibilities for overall effectiveness emphasized including process improvement and use of quality tools.

    Requisites: BMT 1100 is recommended
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will recognize the significance of focusing on the customer strategically and operationally.
    • Students can determine the major steps required for continuous process improvement.
    • Students will be able to use a set of quality problem solving tools to complete a process improvement activity.
  
  • BMT 1200 - Mathematics in Business


    Application of basic math to business problems. Special emphasis on compound interest, installment buying, and depreciation. Elementary applications of probabilities and statistics. Introduction to computer programs commonly used in business math applications.

    Requisites: MATH 1101 or Math Placement Level 1 or higher
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be gain exposure to applied math in business.
    • Students will exhibit competency in basic probabilities and statistical applications in business.
    • Students will understand basic math applications in finance area.
  
  • BMT 1400 - Concepts of Marketing


    Introduction to problems of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers as they relate to modern marketing, market, and product.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will understand how the marketing mix of Product, Promotion, Place, and Price impact marketing success.
    • Students will understand the influences of fundamental marketing environment areas including market research, consumer behavior, marketing strategy on the marketing process.
    • students will gain exposure to how environmental areas and marketing mix factors are integrated to plan and implement marketing strategies.
  
  • BMT 1500 - Elements of Supervision


    Concepts of modern-day supervision. Emphasis on supervisor’s major functions and development of sensitivity to human facets in management and application of effective supervisor practices.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will gain exposure to specific techniques and approaches used in supervision to optimize productivity.
    • Students will gain exposures to the challenges supervisors face when working toward organizational objectives.
    • Students will understand the various roles and workplace areas that supervisors are engaged in when working toward organizational objectives.
  
  • BMT 1700 - Small Business Operations


    Includes preparation of student for selection and operation of small business. Balanced program of all major aspects confronting small business operator, including finance, personnel, sales, success and failure factors, and business planning activities.

    Requisites: BMT 1100 and BMT 1400 are RECOMMENDED
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be exposed to business planning/small operations software applications.
    • Students will exhibit skills in planning the start up or growth of small business ventures including business plan draft.
    • Students will gain knowledge in the strategy, marketing, and operations of small businesses.
  
  • BMT 1800 - Women in Management and Leadership


    Explores the management issues related to women in leadership positions. Case studies, discussion, business research, and project based activities used to deliver course content.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will gain exposure to best practices in organizations and/or by women in management positions.
    • Students will gain exposure to management resources available to women in leadership positions.
    • Students will understand the issue areas for women in business.
  
  • BMT 1890 - Independent Study


    Projects concerning business management or technology explored with instructor in classroom, teams or one-to-one. Studies selected in subject areas in business field.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will gain experience in project management applications.
    • Students will gain exposure to management or technology applications practiced in the workplace.
    • Students will gain understanding of factors that contribute to business success.
  
  • BMT 2000 - Introduction to Business Computing


    Focuses on PC-based applications used in business and industry, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation packages including web applications. Computer lab setting.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be exposed to current software applications used in business courses and the workplace
    • Students will exhibit competency in softare applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation packages
    • Students will understand the role and integration of computer software applications in workplace actvities
  
  • BMT 2030 - Business Career Profiles


    Exploration of career opportunities by examining industries, business sectors, organizations, and management positions. Opportunities to achieve a better grasp of the various activities and institutions found in the business community; expectations of organizations.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Expose students to the variety of industries, business sectors, organizations and positions.
    • Students will be familiar with resources available to examine various industries, organizations, and careers.
    • Students will understand the career path planning for desired career area.
  
  • BMT 2100 - Managing Finance in Business


    Introduction to basic concepts, principles, and analytical techniques of financing. Emphasis on planning and managing assets.

    Requisites: ATCH 1030 and 1040
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be exposed to the concept of the time value of money, and be able to solve a range of related financial problems.
    • Students will understand the role of financial analysis and be able to perform basic financial analysis techniques.
    • Students will understand the role of financial management in the organization, and how it contributes to the success of the organization.
  
  • BMT 2200 - Concepts of Purchasing Management


    Analysis of purchasing operation’s structure and procedure. Descriptions of quality, quantity, value analysis, sources of supply, and procurement controls. Vendor/buyer relationships, make-or-buy decisions, inventory control, buyer training, materials handling, records, and budgets.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be exposed to customer-supplier relationship strategies.
    • Students will be familiar with purchasing decision making processes.
    • Students will understand how company systems are integrated with purchasing process.
  
  • BMT 2300 - Concepts of Sales


    Policies and procedures pertaining to planning sales effort and control of sales operations. Professional selling strategies and approaches as related to business to business selling.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be familiar with the professional sales planning process steps.
    • Students will gain exposure to customer relationship strategies.
    • Students will understand important sales presentation strategies and techniques.
  
  • BMT 2350 - Basic Retailing Service Marketing and Management


    Review of fundamental service marketing and management strategies and activities.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be exposed to service system improvement strategies.
    • Students will become familiar with service system analysis tools used in assessment and improvement activities.
    • Students will understand the fundamental systems used for customer satisfaction for service providers.
  
  • BMT 2400 - Concepts of Audience Analysis


    Development of knowledge of behavior content of marketing in consumer fields. Examination of applicable theory and research findings and concepts provided by psychology, sociology, anthropology, and marketing. Stress on conceptual models of buyer behavior based on sources of influence.

    Requisites: Not Business Administration major
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be exposed to factors that influence consumer behavior buying decisions.
    • Students will be exposed to how consumer behavior is integrated into marketing strategy.
    • Students will become familiar with the 5 stage buying process (need recognition, info gathering, alternative evaluation, purchase decision, and post purchase).
  
  • BMT 2500 - Practical Personnel Procedures


    Hiring, training, assignment of work, performance evaluations, employee career development, wage and salary administration, EEO and legal environment of human resources. Leadership, motivation, and direction of employees toward management/employee-oriented goals.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be exposed to factors that influence major HR systems such as hiring, performance evaluation, training, and career development.
    • Students will be exposed to major functions, roles, and responsibilities of Human Resource departments.
    • Students will understand the relationship between HR and corporate strategy.
  
  • BMT 2550 - Visual Merchanding in Retail and Service Organizations


    Examines how visual merchandising integrates in retail strategies and sales promotion.

    Requisites: BMT 2350
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be exposed to current visual merchandising strategies.
    • Students will gain exposure to creating and maintaining visual displays in retail stores.
    • Students will understand how visual merchandising supports retail store promotion efforts.
  
  • BMT 2600 - Business Report Writing


    Practice in planning and writing effective business letters, memoranda, and reports.

    Requisites: Tier I English and not Business Administration major
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will exhibit competency in various written business communications.
    • Students will gain exposure to the formatting and drafting of business reports and presentations.
    • Students will understand effective selecting and executing various business communication tools.
  
  • BMT 2700 - Advertising Concepts


    General course in advertising which emphasizes psychology, advertising agency, media research, brands, and labels.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Familiarize students with integrated marketing communications concepts and strategies.
    • Students will gain competencies in promotion planning, promotion plan execution, and plan effectiveness analysis.
    • Students will gain exposure to the balance of theory and practice in relation to advertising principles.
  
  • BMT 2750 - Managerial Planning


    In-depth coverage of the planning process with emphasis on strategic planning. Case study and project based approach employed to develop skill in complex and difficult decision making. Applications in management science to assist in the decision process covered.

    Requisites: BMT 2000 or CTCH 1250 or OTEC 2300
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will gain exposure to strategic planning models and project management.
    • Students will gain exposure to the strategic planning process steps.
    • Students will understand how external and internal factors contribute to strategic planning and plan implementation.
  
  • BMT 2800 - Concepts of Labor and Management Relations


    Broad overview of micro and macroeconomic theory as applied to the labor factor of production; the many problems related to the full utilization of human resources and government policies addressing these problems; the effects of unionism and labor-management relations including collective bargaining.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Expose students to the issues and challenges between labor and management relations.
    • Students will gain exposure to organizational best practices in negotiating strategies and techniques.
    • Students will understand basic negotiating strategies by organizations.
  
  • BMT 2850 - Government and Business


    Business and government relations, with emphasis on analysis of selected areas involving public policy and business.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will become familiar with government resources available to businesses.
    • Students will gain exposure to government agencies that interact with for profit businesses.
    • Students will understand how political external environment factors influence strategic planning.
  
  • BMT 2880 - Computer Applications for Management


    Utilizes integrated software package skills acquired in BMT 2000 as well as a comprehensive case-studies approach in business analysis. Spreadsheet, data base management, word processing, and graphics applications used to create comprehensive business report or application project that ties together overall curriculum.

    Requisites: BMT 2750
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will have opportunities to complete business projects or project components.
    • Students will understand the role that software has as an enabler of business projects.
    • Students will increase competency in computer software application(s).
  
  • BMT 2890 - Special Topics


    Advanced projects concerning business management explored with instructor in classroom, teams or one-to-one. For advanced students only.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Exposure to management application balancing theory and practice.
    • Students will demonstrate competencies in management applications, decision-making, and project management.
    • Students will gain experience in specialized management or organizational applications.
  
  • BMT 2900 - Special Topics in Business Management Technology


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Business Management Technology.

Chemical Engineering

  
  • CHE 1000 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering


    Overview of the profession’s history, present status, and future opportunities. Goals and details of the curriculum.

    Requisites: Fr or Soph
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to plan and execute a team-based engineering design project with a scope and constraints appropriate for an introductory course.
    • Students will be able to discuss ethical and professional responsibilities of engineers and the interplay among technical, global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors in engineering practice.
    • Students will be able to identify technical and professional development opportunities to prepare themselves for various career paths in chemical engineering.
    • Students will be able to follow format conventions for figures, graphs, tables, and values when communicating engineering information.
    • Students will be able to apply algebra, geometry, and logic to solve basic engineering problems involving process variables and to critically evaluate their solutions for reasonableness.
  
  • CHE 1100 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering


    Introduction to the profession of chemical engineering. Orientation to the technical scope of the field and career options, as well as to professional and ethical responsibilities.

    Requisites: Fr or Soph
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to plan and execute a team-based engineering design project with a scope and constraints appropriate for an introductory course.
    • Students will be able to discuss ethical and professional responsibilities of engineers and the interplay among technical, global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors in engineering practice.
    • Students will be able to identify technical and professional development opportunities to prepare themselves for various career paths in chemical engineering.
    • Students will be able to apply format conventions for figures, graphs, tables, and values when communicating engineering information.
    • Students will be able to apply algebra, geometry, and logic to solve basic engineering problems involving process variables and to critically evaluate their solutions for reasonableness.
  
  • CHE 1800 - Approaches to Chemical Engineering Problem Solving


    Introduction to goals and methods of problem-solving techniques; uses of computers for calculations, document preparation. Introduction to the logic of programming. Implementation of selected professional software.

    Requisites: Math 1300 or Math 2301 or Math Placement Level 3
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to identify logical sequential and conditional steps needed to solve chemical engineering problems.
    • Students will be able to write and use functions within the context of a computer program.
    • Students will be able to prepare technical communications, including technical graphs and tables using selected software.
    • Students will be able to use selected software to perform calculations typical in chemical engineering applications , including solving sets of linear and non-linear algebraic equations, and regression of data.
  
  • CHE 2000 - Mass and Energy Balances I


    Applications of chemistry, physics, and mathematics to the solution of mass and energy balances. Single and multiple unit systems; reactions, recycle, and bypass; single and multiphase systems; phase change operations; First Law of Thermodynamics; heats of reaction, formation, and combustion.

    Requisites: CHEM 1510
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to complete a multi-step material balance analysis for open systems, including non-reactive and reactive systems, single or multiple components, vapor-liquid equilibrium and phase change.
    • Students will be able to convert among mass flow rate, molar flow rate, and volumetric flow rate; and between mass and mole fraction.
    • Students will be able to define the terms steady-state, accumulation, open and closed system, and to differentiate between steady state and equilibrium.
    • Students will be able to create a block-flow diagram of a chemical process from a description, or describe a chemical process given a block-flow diagram.
    • Students will be able to use the Ideal Gas Law appropriately to calculate gas properties.
    • Students will be able to write mathematical expressions based on physical properties, simple equilibrium relationships and equations of state to describe relationships among process variables.
    • Students will be able to write mathematical expressions to describe process specifications.
  
  • CHE 2010 - Mass and Energy Balances II


    Continuation of ChE 2000. Applications of chemistry, physics, and mathematics to the solution of mass and energy balances. Single and multiple unit systems; reactions, recycle, and bypass; single and multiphase systems; phase change operations; First Law of Thermodynamics; heats of reaction, formation, and combustion. This course has Foundations - Advanced Writing status. Specific instruction in technical communication will be presented, and students complete multiple writing assignments.

    Requisites: CHEM 1520 and CHE 1800 and C or better in CHE 2000 and (ENG 1510 or 1610) and Soph or higher
    Credit Hours: 3
    General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 1JE
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to identify steps in a chemical process that involve energy change and transfer, and identify the thermodynamic and physical data needed to quantify these transformations.
    • Students will be able to obtain necessary thermodynamic data from the literature and use empirical methods to estimate thermodynamic quantities when literature values are not available.
    • Students will be able to write mathematical expressions based on physical properties, simple equilibrium relationships, and equations of state to describe relationships among process variables.
    • Students will be able to write mathematical expressions to describe process specifications and physical constraints on chemical processes.
    • Students will be able to complete the multi-step, multi-component steady-state material and energy balance analysis of chemical process systems, for both reactive and non-reactive systems, with or without phase changes.
    • Students will be able to write technical memos which consistently follow format conventions for figures, graphs, and tables.
    • Students will be able to write technical memos which are consistently organized to convey key information first, followed by supporting detail.
    • Students will be able to write in a concise and direct style, with attention to the needs of different audiences.
  
  • CHE 2900 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to meet the outcomes of the course as established by the instructor.
  
  • CHE 3210 - Chemical Engineering Phase Equilibria


    Application of thermodynamics to chemical engineering problems, including problems in chemical equilibrium in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems, mixtures, and pure materials.

    Requisites: ET 3200 and C or better in CHE 2010
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to utilize a cubic equation of state to calculate pressure-volume-temperature behavior.
    • Students will be able to determine thermodynamic properties and phase composition from thermodynamic diagrams.
    • Students will be able to apply the phase rule and explain the principles behind its derivation.
    • Students will be able to determine phase compositions, temperature and pressure at vapor-liquid and vapor-liquid-liquid equilibrium.
    • Students will be able to determine if a system exhibits an azeotrope, and if so determine the temperature, pressure and composition of the azeotrope.
    • Students will be able to utilize partial molar properties to calculate solution properties.
    • Students will be able to calculate the heat of mixing.
  
  • CHE 3400 - Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics


    Fundamental principles of fluid flow. Transportation and metering of fluids. Navier-Stokes equations and equation of continuity. Laminar and turbulent flow and fluids in conduits and past immersed bodies. One lab project is included.

    Requisites: ET 3200 and MATH 3400 and C or better in CHE 2010
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to calculate static pressure for common engineering situations.
    • Students will be able to find drag coefficients for flow-over-immersed body problems.
    • Students will be able to complete pipe-flow calculations that require use of the friction factor.
    • Students will be able to derive the stream function and potential function for a given velocity vector.
    • Students will be able to simplify the Navier-Stokes equations and calculate the velocity and flow rate for laminar flow problems.
    • Students will be able to use Newton’s law of viscosity to calculate shear stress and relate shear stress with momentum flux.
    • Students will be able to apply the Bernoulli equation to solve various flow problems without friction loss.
    • Students will be able to apply the Pi Theorem to reduce the number of parameters in a problem.
    • Students will be able to apply the extended Bernoulli equation to solve various flow problems with friction loss.
    • Students will be able to use pump charts and to identify a suitable pump for a pumping operation.
  
  • CHE 3500 - Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer


    A study of the fundamental principles of heat transfer with applications. Conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer and heat exchanger design will be covered.

    Requisites: ET 3200 and MATH 3400 and C or better in CHE 2010
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to identify and apply the equations for conduction heat transfer, both steady-state and unsteady-state.
    • Students will be able to identify and apply the equations for forced- and free-convection heat transfer in a variety of geometries.
    • Students will be able to identify and apply the equations for radiation heat transfer.
    • Students will be able to calculate the appropriate temperature driving force for a given heat transfer problem.
    • Students will be able to apply the heat exchanger design equations to calculate the size or performance of common heat exchanger types.
  
  • CHE 3600 - Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer and Separations


    Fundamental principles of mass transfer. Diffusivities, mass transfer coefficients, stage-wise and continuous-contact unit operations. Specifically absorption, distillation, and extraction will be covered.

    Requisites: CHE 3210 and 3500
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to apply mass and energy balances to common separation operations.
    • Students will be able to apply the equations for diffusion mass transfer to situations with diffusion through a stagnant gas or equimolar counterdiffusion.
    • Students will be able to calculate mass transfer coefficients appropriate for a given situation.
    • Students will be able to calculate the appropriate mass transfer driving force for a given situation.
    • Students will be able to complete calculations and graphical analysis for common equilibrium staged processes such as distillation, absorption, desorption, and extraction.
  
  • CHE 3700 - Chemical Reaction Engineering


    Application of chemical kinetics and material and energy balances to the design of chemical reaction systems.

    Requisites: CHE 3210 and 3500
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to apply material and energy balances to the design and evaluation of ideal chemical reactors.
    • Students will be able to identify factors that influence chemical reactor design and performance.
    • Students will be able to write elementary rate laws for irreversible and reversible reactions, to be used in the design and evaluation of chemical reactors.
    • Students will be able to solve problems with single and multiple reactions occurring in ideal chemical reactors.
    • Students will be able to quantitatively analyze experimental reaction kinetics data to develop a reaction rate expression.
  
  • CHE 3800 - Chemical Engineering Modeling and Applied Calculations


    Modeling of typical chemical engineering problems and application of analytical and numerical methods to their solution.

    Requisites: CHE 3210 and 3400 and 3500 and MATH 3200
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to write the appropriate steady- or unsteady-state mass and energy balances for a given system.
    • Students will be able to identify and apply the appropriate solution method from linear and non-linear algebraic techniques.
    • Students will be able to identify an optimization problem, applicable constraints and develop an appropriate objective function.
    • Students will be able to identify and solve problems requiring numerical integration.
    • Students will be able to linearize a non-linear equation then apply linear regression to determine equation parameters.
    • Students will be able to identify and solve ordinary differential equations, for both initial-value and boundary-value problems.
  
  • CHE 4000 - Chemical Engineering Professional and Ethical Issues


    Readings and discussion of professional and ethical responsibility, the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, the need for lifelong learning, and knowledge of contemporary issues.

    Requisites: CHE 3600
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to articulate the professional and ethical responsibilities of practicing engineers.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, environmental, and societal context.
    • Students will be able to articulate the importance of independent, life-long learning for professional development.
    • Students will be able to articulate an understanding of contemporary issues.
  
  • CHE 4040 - Chemical Engineering Ethical Reasoning and Cultural Competence


    Case studies and discussion of professional and ethical responsibilities including appreciation of, and support for, a diverse workplace; Impact of engineering solutions in a global, societal and multi-cultural context; the need for lifelong learning and knowledge of contemporary issues; multi-cultural knowledge and competence.

    Requisites: CHE 3600 and 3700 and 3800
    Credit Hours: 2
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Diversity and Practice, Bridge: Ethics and Reasoning
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to articulate the professional and ethical responsibilities of practicing engineers; apply these responsibilities; and understand how their own ethical core beliefs shape their conduct and thinking.
    • Students will be able to recognize, evaluate, and connect ethical issues from alternative perspectives.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, environmental, and societal context.
    • Students will be able to articulate the importance of independent, lifelong learning for professional development.
    • Students will be able to articulate an understanding of contemporary issues
    • Students will be able to articulate the importance of considering societal and cultural issues when developing engineering solutions.
    • Students will be able to articulate insights about their own cultural rules and biases, and identify how these can affect both their workplace, and those impacted by their engineering solutions.
    • Students will be able to describe the importance of supporting other worldviews in the practice of the engineering profession, asking/answering complex questions about culture, and being open to different cultures.
  
  • CHE 4110 - Unit Operations Lab I


    Application of engineering analysis and statistics to the design of experiments with particular emphasis on continuous processes as typically encountered in the chemical engineering field . Lab practice to illustrate principles of selected unit operations, thermodynamics, and applied kinetics; and to aid student in gaining confidence in handling of chemical engineering equipment. Development of ability to devise and conduct chemical engineering experiments with minimum supervision and to report results satisfactorily will be stressed.

    Requisites: CHE 2010, 3600, 3700, & 3800
    Credit Hours: 3
    OHIO BRICKS Foundations: Advanced Writing
    General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 1J
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 4.0 laboratory
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to apply appropriate hypothesis tests to data to compare expected results to accepted values or theoretical models.
    • Students will be able to fit linear and nonlinear model equations to appropriate data by least-squares regression and evaluate model validity.
    • Students will be able to produce reports that state the objective of the work, document the procedures, safety requirements, methods and resources used, and provide statistics-based analysis and interpretation of results.
    • Students will be able to use information from multiple sources and courses to solve engineering problems.
    • Students will be able to define basic terminology in experimental design and plan and complete experimental measurements and calculations required to achieve engineering objectives.
  
  • CHE 4120 - Unit Operations Lab II


    Continuation of ChE 4110. Lab practice to illustrate principles of selected unit operations, thermodynamics, and applied kinetics; and to aid student in gaining confidence in handling of chemical engineering equipment. Development of ability to devise and conduct chemical engineering experiments with minimum supervision and to report results satisfactorily will be stressed.

    Requisites: CHE 4100 and CHE4300
    Credit Hours: 3
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Speaking and Listening
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 laboratory
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to design, and execute experiments to meet a stated objective.
    • Students will be able to apply concepts from core chemical engineering courses where appropriate.
    • Students will be able to identify key safety issues in an experimental procedure.
    • Students will be able to identify the appropriate statistical analysis for an experiment and apply them to experimental results.
    • Students will be able to produce reports that state the objective of the work, experimental procedures, safety requirements, and statistics-based analysis and interpretation of results.
    • Students will be able to locate and apply information from multiple sources as appropriate.
    • Students will be able to complete an engineering design based on experimental results.
    • Students will be able to make an oral presentation of an engineering design.
  
  • CHE 4200 - Chemical Process Control


    Control of chemical manufacturing processes. Steady state and dynamic characteristics of chemical processes, measurement devices and control elements, and control systems. Design, analysis, simulation, and optimization of chemical process control systems.

    Requisites: CHE 3600 and 3700 and 3800
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to define fundamental process control terms.
    • Students will be able to explain the operation of a regulatory control system in feedback, feed forward, cascade, or ratio control configuration using both block diagrams and general process and instrumentation diagrams.
    • Students will be able to identify and describe measurement devices and final control elements commonly used the chemical process industries and some of their advantages and drawbacks in use.
    • Students will be able to interpret detailed piping and instrumentation diagrams.
    • Students will be able to design and optimize a control system for common chemical process units, including identifying and evaluating candidate controlled and manipulated variables, instrumentation, and strategies.
    • Students will be able to describe steady state and dynamic characteristics of typical chemical processes and controllers, and how they influence control system design and tuning.
    • Students will be able to use dynamic process measurements to justify choices of process control mode and decisions in controller tuning.
    • Students will be able to justify choices in process control system design based on considerations of controllability, safety, or environmental protection.
  
  • CHE 4300 - Chemical Engineering Process Design I


    Study and practice of the steps required for preliminary design of chemical processes. Process synthesis, computer flowsheeting, layout, economics and process safety are presented. Application of skills from previous required courses is utilized. Particular emphasis on Hazard and operability analysis of chemical processes and the subsequent safe operation criteria. The year-long senior design project is started.

    Requisites: CHE 3600 and 3700
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to analyze and produce the various flow diagrams used to describe chemical engineering processes.
    • Students will be able to apply material and energy balances to describing current or designing proposed chemical processes.
    • Students will be able to utilize a chemical process simulator to design a process, including selecting the appropriate thermodynamic model.
    • Students will be able to apply transport and unit operation principles to the selection of appropriate equipment for a chemical process.
    • Students will be able to sequence a separation train based on standard heuristics and process principles.
    • Students will be able to apply the concepts of Inherently Safer Design to a chemical process.
    • Students will be able to identify the safety hazards in a chemical process in the areas of flammability, reactivity, and toxicity.
    • Students will be able to identify the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with chemical engineering design.
    • Students will be able to research (independently and as a team) candidate technologies, unfamiliar unit operations and reaction schemes, and other information necessary to the synthesis and design of a process to produce a chemical product.
    • Students will be able to produce a professional memo in appropriate format and style.
    • Students will be able to make a professional presentation in appropriate format and style.
    • Students will be able to participate effectively in a team completing a chemical process design through leadership and individual contributions.
  
  • CHE 4310 - Chemical Engineering Process Design II


    Continuation of 4300. Preliminary design of a chemical process. Process synthesis, computer flowsheeting, layout, safety, and economics. Design of a full-scale chemical process is completed, encompassing technical feasibility, economics, safety and community impact.

    Requisites: CHE 4300
    Credit Hours: 3
    OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing, Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to analyze and produce the various flow diagrams used to describe chemical engineering processes.
    • Students will be able to apply material and energy balances to current or proposed chemical processes.
    • Students will be able to utilize a chemical process simulator to design a process, including selecting the appropriate thermodynamic model.
    • Students will be able to apply transport and unit operation principles to the selection of appropriate equipment for a chemical process.
    • Students will be able to sequence, size, and cost a separation train based on standard heuristics and process principles.
    • Students will be able to apply the concepts of Inherently Safer Design to a chemical process.
    • Students will be able to identify the safety hazards in a chemical process in the areas of flammability, reactivity, and toxicity.
    • Students will be able to determine profitability using the techniques of return on investment, payback period, net return, net present worth, and discounted cash flow rate of return to project a selling price for a specific product.
    • Students will be able to identify the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with chemical engineering design.
    • Students will be able to produce a professional memo in appropriate format and style.
    • Students will be able to make a professional presentation in appropriate format and style.
    • Students will be able to participate effectively in a team completing a chemical process design through leadership and individual contributions.
  
  • CHE 4400 - Advanced Topics in Materials Science and Engineering


    Structure, processing, and applications of ceramics, polymers, and composites. Corrosion and degradation of materials. Electrical, thermal, optical, and magnetic properties of materials. Materials selection and design.

    Requisites: ET 2300
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to identify the major classes of materials, their particular properties and their main industrial applications.
    • Students will be able identify basic synthesis/fabrication methods of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites.
    • Students will be able to articulate how a material’s structure at the atomic and microscopic levels, influences its electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic and deteriorative properties.
 

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