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Concepts related to the preparation of financial statements and reports for parties external to the firm, such as stockholders, creditors and labor unions will be introduced. Understanding the information presented in the financial statements, the balance sheet, the income statement, and the statements of changes in financial position will be the major emphasis of the course. Fall, winter and summer terms.

Concepts related to the preparation of reports useful to management in planning and controlling the operations of a business will be introduced. The primary emphasis in this course will be on using accounting information for management planning, control and decision making. Topics include: behavior of costs, budgeting and planning, cost-volume-profit analyses and analysis of financial statements. Fall, winter and summer terms.

A non-technical approach to the fundamental concepts and mechanics of preparation of federal income tax returns. All classes of individual returns and commonly encountered business forms are covered. Offered on demand.

The application of accounting information for the principal purpose of making managerial decisions is stressed. Topics include: the analysis and interpretation of financial statements; budgeting for planning and control; cost behavior (cost-volume-profit relationships); relevant cost analysis for making long- and short-range capital expenditure decisions; and the impact of income taxes on management planning. This course in not available to students who have over 14 semester credits in accounting. Offered on demand.

The fundamental process of accounting is analyzed. The proper treatment of business transactions in the recording and analyzing phases is reviewed. Financial accounting theory and problems are studied along with financial statement presentation. Fall and summer terms.

Continuation of financial accounting theory and problems. In addition, partnership accounting and an introduction to business combinations are covered. Winter and summer terms.

Emphasis on standard costs, analyses for decision making and other special cost and analysis problems. Fall and summer terms.

A brief history of the income tax, income tax accounting and a study of current federal income tax provisions are presented. Winter term.

An introduction to tax research and planning, federal income tax treatment of taxpayers other than individuals (corporations, subchapter S corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates), the treatment of property transfers subject to federal and state gift and death taxes. The student will learn and use methodology of tax research. Offered on demand.

This course covers tax research and planning. Students learn to analyze tax problems and communicate a solution in written and oral format. Computer-based research techniques are used. Fall term.

This course has two major components. The first component covers auditing topics including transaction cycles, internal control, statistical procedures, and auditing of electronic data systems. The second component develops basic principles relating to business combinations, consolidated statements, partnerships and international accounting.

The origin and development of accounting; a review of the ideas of leading accounting theoreticians; an examination of current accounting theory; a look at accounting theory as it relates to the CPA examination. Offered on demand.

Functions of the independent public accountant are stressed. The course includes audit reports and options, account analysis, audit programs, working paper content and form, professional ethics, applications of accounting and auditing standards, SEC stock exchange regulations, investigations for purchase and financing, and current literature on auditing. Fall term.

This course covers accounting standards and principles applicable to local and state governments and other not-for-profit entities. Fall term.

Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisite: Approval of the Dean of the School of Business Administration.

Agriculture

Ag 101B INTRODUCTORY ANIMAL SCIENCE (3-3) 4

Basic introduction to the aspects of animal science, concentrating on products, reproduction, genetics, anatomy, basic production in cattle, sheep, swine and dairy. Fall term.

Basic principles of crop production, concentrating on growth, development, management, utilization and cultural practices dealing mainly with the crops of Colorado. Winter term.

This course is designed to give proficiency in keeping farm records for income tax and management purposes. Fall term.

This course will provide students with an introduction to the general topic of sustainable agriculture. The major topics of discussion will include current issues in sustainable agriculture, sustaining soil fertility, environmentally friendly pest control, economics of sustainable agriculture, and case studies in sustainable agriculture.

Principles and practices of weed control and integrated pest management. The recognition of important weed and insect pests. Fall term.

An introduction to the topic of medicinal crops. A study of selected medicinal crops with regard to their production, medical usage, and scientific basis for reported benefits.

Principles and practices of forage production and management in the United States. Fall term.

A basic course dealing with soil formation, physical and chemical properties, fertility, management and conservation. Winter term.

Nutrient sources and requirements of livestock, including ration balancing and laboratory analysis of feedstuffs. Winter term.

The human population relies on agriculture to provide food and fiber for its very existence. As consumers we sometimes fail to recognize the inherent environmental, economic, and social problems created as a direct result of our demands for a safe and abundant supply of agricultural products. This course will explore some of the problem areas directly and indirectly associated with production, distribution, and consumption of agricultural commodities. Students will have the opportunity to examine and openly discuss numerous controversial agricultural issues of our time in an attempt to separate fact from fiction and reality from sensationalism. Winter term of even-numbered years.

Application of range science principles in managing rangelands emphasizing range history, ecology, multiple-use, grazing systems, range improvements and identification, physiology and utilization of important range plants. Fall term.

A comprehensive course in beef cattle production, including topics in breeding and selection, reproduction, nutrition, herd health and marketing. Commercial beef cattle production enterprises will be emphasized. Winter term.

An introduction to agricultural grain and livestock marketing in the U.S. Basic marketing principles and practical marketing strategies will be discussed. Winter term.

An overview of the U.S. judicial system and a study of various laws, regulations and case decisions which directly pertain to the agricultural production sector. Fall term.

Directed work experience in agricultural production and agribusiness. Minimum requirements are that students maintain a detailed journal and complete a term paper. Requires at least 125 hours of directed experience.

Prerequisite: Agriculture or biology major and consent of supervising faculty member.

This course will address the critical issues of writing in the Biological and/or Agricultural Sciences using the topics of Evolution and Patterns of Biological Thought as a basis for writing, reading and discussion. Many aspects of evolution in a variety of subdisciplines of Biology and Agriculture will be covered. This course is the same as Bio 380W.

Prerequisites: Comp 150, LIB 150, junior standing, Bio 206, Bio 207, Chem 150B and Chem 151.

Anthropology

Anth 151C INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY (4-0) 4

A comprehensive study of general antopology covering the four major subfields (archaeology, biological antopology, linguistic antopology, and ethnology). This course is recommended as a beginning course for students who have had no previous background in antopology. Fall and winter terms.

This course serves as an introduction to the great multiplicity of cultures of the past. In reviewing world archaeology, students are introduced not only to the great range of archaeological techniques, but also to how Western perception of other peoples' pasts have colored our interpretations. Offered on demand.

This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the basic techniques, concepts, and theories of archaeology and its relation to the wider field of antopology. Fall and winter terms.

Students in this course will be introduced to the field of ethnoscience, the study of how cultures construct and classify reality by identifying and labeling cultural criteria. After learning the development of the field of ethnoscience within anthropology, students will be introduced to the ways in which different cultures organize and categorize domains of knowledge such as those of plants, animals and kin. Fall term.

Sociocultural antopology (also known as ethnology) deals with the relationship of culture to society and the individual. This course is designed for the beginning student and introduces the basic concepts, theories, and methods of this broad field. It also looks at the application of ethnological thought to the consideration of modern human realities and problems. Fall and winter terms.

A study of agricultural societies toughout the world and the position of these societies within more complex systems. The instructor may select a specific area for in-depth study to complement a more general perspective on world peasantries. Winter term.

This course provides an inquiry into the forms that spiritual and religious beliefs take cross-culturally and investigates the various practices and symbols tough which these beliefs are expressed and enacted in public life. Offered during summer sessions.

This course examines the images of gender and sexuality that permeate primarily North American society and that contribute to the definition and delimitation of identity and autonomy. Special attention is given to examining social hierarchies that underlay and are modified by the discourse surrounding and representations of male and female behavior. Any and all cultural products will be our objects of inquiry and analysis, from film and advertising to autobiography and other self-portraits, but our goal is to arrive at a coherent understanding of the relationship of images to social power, equality, and inequality. Offered on demand.

This course covers the prehistoric and historic archaeology of Colorado. It examines the historical development of archaeology in the state, our current state of knowledge, and how Colorado archaeology has developed in relationship to the wider goals of archaeology. Offered on demand.

Actual on-site training in the techniques of archaeological survey and excavation. Students spend full days, five days a week in the field for seven weeks. They receive intensive instruction in field survey, remote sensing, all aspects of excavation, recording, mapping, photography, artifact classification, field laboratory techniques, and site interpretation. A written description of the field school for each year will be furnished to prospective students. Summer term.

This course provides the opportunity for majors, minors, and prospective majors to engage in a critical examination of the subfields of antopology and the possible directions they might take in pursuing one or more of these subfields both during and subsequent to their undergraduate career. The course will prepare students to think seriously about antopology as part of a liberal arts education, as a vocation, and as a rich context for the pursuit of research questions about the human condition.

A study of the biological development of humankind. Topics include population genetics, the human skeleton, and primate and hominid evolution. Fall and winter terms.

This course fulfills the antopology major's Group W composition requirement. It is organized around a controversial theme and debate within the discipline. The student will enter into this debate by reading, writing, and speaking. Course debate themes will alternate and vary from semester to semester. Examples of course themes include the "race" concept, indigenous rights, ethics, repatriation, and writing culture, among others. Fall and winter terms.

This course examines the prehistoric and historic cultures of the Plains of North America. Particular emphasis is placed on how recent archaeological theory can contribute to a deeper understanding of past cultural dynamics. Winter term.

A survey of the cultural history of the British Isles from the Paleolithic to the Medieval period as seen from the archaeological record. Alternates with Anth 308C and Anth 341C.

This course offers practical experience for upper-division students' work in discipline-related governmental and non-governmental agency projects. Interns will be involved in effective public service in order to promote student understanding of complex social, political, economic, scientific, and philosophical issues. Internship examples include, but are not limited to, work in archaeology, museum, public health, and social work contexts. Course credit is based on 1) satisfactory performance of 30 hours of work for each credit earned; 2) fulfillment of a learning contract with a faculty sponsor; and 3) the satisfactory completion of a final project, usually a paper.

A comprehensive survey of the major archaeological traditions of the prehistoric Southwestern United States, and the environmental and cultural influences that made them distinct. Fall term.

Using archaeological data, this course examines the development of a major civilization and its relationship to both the earlier civilizations of Mesopotamia and the later developing civilizations of the Mediterranean. Summer and on demand.

A survey of early cultures of Europe from the earliest evidence of humans until the development of civilizations. Alternates with Anth 308C and Anth 309C.

This course traces the development of the aboriginal cultures of North America. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the degree to which our understanding of the past is influenced by both the discipline of antopology and by contemporary Western values. Fall term.

This course provides a comparative study of major cultural topics concerning contemporary ethnic groups of central Mexico and northern Central America. Geography, demography, ecology, and prehistory will be touched upon, while social, economic, and political systems will be studied in more depth. Alternate winter terms.

Indigenous peoples and peoples of mixed descent are studied in terms of their past and present cultural and political-economic experiences. Particular emphasis is given to understanding the ways that the North American and Andean worlds intersect, as well as to the ways that Andean studies reflect and influence trends in antopological thought. Alternate years.

While we are overwhelmed by the cultural diversity of the Indian subcontinent, this course focuses on the unity of cultures in the area. Topics include the caste system, contemporary economic and political systems, and a brief look at geography, demography, ecology, and prehistory. Tribal peoples will be studied in addition to peasantries. Alternate fall terms.

An in-depth, cross-disciplinary analysis of the nature and origins of gender concepts cross-culturally, particularly as they relate to explaining gender hierarchy. Topics to be covered include the contributions of feminist thought to social scientific theories, the cultural construction of gender categories, and the relationship of gender to power. Same as WS 355C. Credit will not be given for more than one of these courses. Alternate winter terms.

The comparative study of human populations in ecosystems, stressing the relations between culture and the biophysical environment with the focus on cultural adaptations. Implications for antopological theory, sociocultural evolution, and contemporary problems will be investigated. Alternate winter terms.

The medical systems of indigenous peoples are analyzed cross-culturally from the perspectives of epidemiology, symbolism, history, and political economy. Topics will include the development of medical antopology, the medical traditions of Ayurvedic, humoral, shamanic, and biomedical practitioners, theories of cause and cure, and applied practice. This course is recommended for pre-health and social science majors.

This course examines in depth the current ethical issues confronting archaeologists and those whose past they interpret. The legal foundations of those issues are studied in detail to prepare students for an understanding of the tenants of cultural resource management and conservation archaeology, and the manner in which these fields relate to interpreting the pasts of Native peoples.

Archaeological, ethnological and linguistic relationships of the aboriginal peoples of North America. Offered on demand.

The unique cultures of the Amazon region are studied in this ethnological survey, which is designed to complement Anth 351CE. The course opens with consideration of the ways that the region and peoples of the Amazon have played a large role in European acts of global expansion and fantasies of Utopia. The major focus of the course, however, is on the relationship of Amazonian peoples to their ecosystem and the ways they have struggled to achieve autonomy over their teatened territories and ways of life.

This course provides a comparative overview of selected American Indian cultures of the American Southwest in terms of their history, social organization, belief systems, oral traditions, political economy, and responses to change as they intersect with non-Indian people. Fall term.

A critical survey of the major schools of antopological thought from a historical perspective. This course serves as a prerequisite to Anth 496, but may be taken by anyone interested in the development of social scientific thought.

This course covers laboratory techniques and analysis of prehistoric artifacts, with special emphasis on lithic, ceramic, and bone technologies, and on the preparation of technical reports. Fall term.

Advanced training in the techniques of archaeological survey and excavation. Students spend full days, five days a week in the field, for seven weeks. In addition to intensive instruction in all aspects of field survey and excavation, training includes research design preparation; hypothesis generation; field test propositions; and excavation sampling design. Students may serve as crew chiefs, and direct field laboratory sessions. A written description of the field school for each year will be furnished to prospective students. Summer term.

This class will offer students the opportunity to learn traditional plant knowledge from the various cultures of the Greater Southwest. Students will become familiar with plant knowledge unique to the cultures of this area as well as with the important and useful plants endemic to the region. Winter term.

Detailed study and research on current topics in the archaeology of the Southwestern United States, with special emphasis on the theoretical and empirical contributions of major archaeologists and archaeological projects. Individual research will focus on current topics in archaeology. Winter term.

Students will work all term on a focused research project that requires previous knowledge and expertise in Latin American sociocultural systems. Common course readings and discussions will center around research methods appropriate to work in the broad region of Latin America, to ethical implications for such research, and to possible applications of research. Formulation of research for possible post-BA Fulbright grant requests will be emphasized, as well.

Students will work all term on a focused research project that required familiarity with gender research in the social sciences. Common course readings and discussions will center around feminist research methods, and the ethical implications and applications of such research. Students who wish to rework their research into a proposal for post-BA fellowships (e.g., Fulbright) will be given guidance.

Advanced reading, writing and seminar discussion centered on integrating the undergraduate antopological career and on thinking about and working towards incorporating an antopological focus in the student's life beyond college. As a capstone course, the Senior Seminar provides a rich opportunity to reflect upon and synthesize, tough various written and oral projects, the many dimensions of the antopological intellectual experience.

Original individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. This course fulfills the requirement for research-base. Offered on demand.

Art

Art 101A2 DRAWING (1-6) 4

Introduces students to the fundamentals of drawing. Includes traditional representational and imaginative drawing problems, perspective, spatial illusion, and composition.

Introduces design principles and color theory. Two and tee-dimensional design problems are explored.

A course which may include basketry, pottery, weaving, dying and other craft media. Whenever possible, the projects are started with the raw material. Fall and winter terms. This course is the same as SW 154A2.

Art in the Humanities examines art from diverse cultures and time periods, focusing on how human endeavors in the visual arts arise from and are related to broader historical and cultural contexts. Note: This course does not count toward the art degree.

A studio experience designed to allow an in-depth study of the human figure in drawing. Live models will be used exclusively. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

An introduction to Graphic Design and desktop publishing with the computer, using software such as Quark for page layout and Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for graphics. Emphasis will be places on creating print-ready documents.

A course in tee-dimensional and two-dimensional (bas-relief) sculpture. Consists of modeling, carving and shaping rigid and pliable material. Some work will use the human form.

Prerequisites: Open to non-art majors without prerequisite. Art 101A2 and 109A2 are prerequisites for art majors.

Instruction in various painting media. Students will concentrate on compositional and color problems while working from still life, landscape and figures. (Coursework in this area offered at the beginning and advanced levels.)

This course deals with traditional and contemporary watercolor techniques as they relate to the area of Fine Arts. Subject matter will be landscape and still life. Instruction in the various types and uses of papers, tools, techniques, brushes and paints will be given. Winter term.

Mural design and execution will be experienced on an actual location in or near Durango. The processes and problems relating to scale and enlargement will be employed. All paint, brushes and supplies are furnished by the business or client contacted for the mural site. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits. On demand.

A studio experience exploring the materials and methods basic to making prints. Relief, etching, calligraphic and silk-screen techniques will be emphasized.

A basic studio course supplemented with lectures presenting an overview of photography. A creative approach designed to introduce students to shooting and printing techniques with silver and non-silver media.

Prerequisites: Open to non-art majors without prerequisite. Art 101A2 and 109A2 are prerequisites for art majors.

Individual projects and forming of pottery of varied styles. Emphasis will be placed on expressive forms. Practice in ceramic procedures and use of materials: towing, slab, molding, glazing and firing. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Open to non-art majors without prerequisite. Art 101A2 and 109A2 are prerequisites for art majors.

History and appreciation of painting, sculpture and architecture in a Western and non-western society. These forms will be studied tough their relationships to each other and to the societies which produced them. Fall term.

Art and culture is a comparative art course linked to the Human Heritage courses via shared historical and multicultural perspectives and themes. It focuses on Chinese, Native American, and Western artistic traditions and how they arise from, shape, reveal, and transmit broader cultural values.

Prerequisite: Human Heritage I; or Prerequisite or corequisite Human Heritage II.

A comprehensive study of the art forms developed in the Southwest, starting with Mesoamerica and ending with contemporary Southwest artists. The course emphasizes the cultural impact upon design transitions as it traces contemporary designs to their roots. This course is the same as SW 265A2.

Contemporary concepts, practices, materials and methods used in the elementary school art program.

Beginning and advanced techniques with Adobe Photoshop. Special effects projects will include photo retouching, scanning, special texturing effects, digital photo capture, and other electronic printing technologies. Course may be repeated once for an additional tee credits.

This course/internship is designed to introduce students who have a strong interest in and commitment to art to the fundamentals of gallery management. Students will gain an understanding of gallery management tough course activities which include assigned readings, seminars and practical hands-on experience. Students will study how social, political, historical, and institutional dimensions shape exhibitions and reflect or challenge societal perceptions. In additions, students will learn about the complexities of directing and managing the daily operation of an ambitious exhibition schedule. Student experiences will be varied to include facets of gallery organization from public relations, publicity, to mounting an exhibition with emphasis on design and installation.

Students will continue to develop their technical knowledge and skills. They will concentrate on color and compositional problems while working with their choice of subject matter. The primary teaching concern will be directed toward the discovery and selection of meaningful individualized subject matter. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Continuation of Art 226. Winter term. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Advanced development of printmaking skills with opportunity to do specialized work in one or more areas. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

A creative approach to photography generated in basic design principles. A studio course allowing for individual specialization and refinement of basic skills. Experimentation in both black-and-white and color media will be introduced. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

A continuation of Art 250A2. Fall and winter terms. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Art 363A2 MODERN PAINTING AND SCULPTURE - 1890 TO 1945 (4-0) 4

This course examines the modern art movements reflected in painting and sculpture by developing an understanding and appreciation of the stylistic, historic and cultural background of the modern period.

Art 364A2 MODERN PAINTING AND SCULPTURE - 1945 TO 1970 (4-0) 4

Mesoamerican Art History is an overview of the prehistoric civilizations of Mesoamerica. It examines in detail culture, art and architecture of the area, including Maya, Olmec, Mixtec, Zapotec, Haustec, Colima and Aztec. Winter term.

This course will engage students in the contemporary dialogue about art. Reading, class discussion, and writing will focus on contemporary art process, theory, and criticism. Offered only in Fall.

Prerequisites: Junior standing, Art 101 and Art 109, 2 art history courses, Comp 150, LIB 150.

A class of interpretive drawing, using skills acquired in previous drawing classes, based on a concept approach to drawing. All media and materials used. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Advanced studies in painting as related to the human portrait and figure. Traditional and contemporary philosophies will be explored. Models will be used. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Continuation of Art 350. Fall and winter terms. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Introduces and expands on materials for teaching studio art, art history, criticism and aesthetics in the secondary schools. Includes experiences in developing sequential semester plans in a variety of courses that integrate studio, art history and other areas. Teaching techniques will be included. On demand.

Advanced study and research in selected topics. Completion of senior portfolio and statement.

Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered on demand.

Biology

Bio 100BL LABORATORY EXPERIENCES IN BIOLOGY (0-3) 1

Bio 105B BIOLOGY AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES (3-0) 3

The purpose of this Freshman General Education course is to help non-science majors understand how issues in the Biological Sciences will affect their lives. By exploring issues, this course will improve the student's understanding of Biology as a human endeavor, as a mechanistic way of understanding the natural world. Biological evolution, medical and environmental ethics, and quantitative thinking and analysis will be dominant themes.

An introductory biology course providing the non-science major with a comprehensive view of modern biology, especially how it affects man. Concepts of scientific method will be covered in this course to give the non-major a feeling for processes that are carried out in biological research. This course is designed for non-science majors. Credit cannot be earned for both Bio 110B and 111B. Fall, winter and summer terms.

This course consists of tee hours of lecture and one hour of small group recitation per week. The lecture covers the nature of biological inquiry, basic ecology, Mendelian genetics, basic evolution theory, and a survey of the five kingdoms. The recitation covers reading and interpreting the biological literature, hypothesis testing, data analysis, and current social and ethical issues surrounding biology.

This course covers basic biochemistry, energetics, cell biology, cellular reproduction, basic genetic mechanisms, and plant and animal physiology. The laboratory will include experiments on water quality, basic cell fractionation, Mendelian and molecular genetics, enzymology, and osmosis/diffusion. This term will culminate in a guided, student-designed experiment.

A study of natural resources in a global context. Attention is given to public policies and programs which affect the long-range availability and use of these resources. Winter term.

An introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Fall and winter terms.

Biological aspects of human reproduction, supplemented by discussion of medical, societal, psychological and ethical issues. Credit not applicable to the biology major. Winter term.

This course has two parts. Part one addresses the structure, development and physiology of vascular plants. Part two presents a survey of the structure, reproduction, evolution and the relation to humans of the fungi, algae, bryophytes, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Fall and winter terms.

A survey of the field of zoology and its major subdivisions. It includes an overview of the evolutionary relationships of animal groups from protozoa tough vertebrates. Fall and winter terms.

A study of the fundamental relationships among organisms and their environments. Lab will include an introduction to field methods, sampling, analyses of data and problem solving in ecology. One all-day Saturday field trip is required. Fall and winter terms.

This course reviews the way humans have used plants for food, fiber, drugs, building products, etc., as well as how plants in turn have affected the human race. This course is designed for non-science majors. Credit not applicable to the biology major. Winter term, even-numbered years.

The course is a comparative evolutionary survey of the vegetative and reproductive morphology of living and fossil vascular plants.

A study of the identification, classification, and relationships of the vascular plants with emphasis on temperate flowering plant families. Major emphasis will be given to the origin of flowering plants and especially the nature of species as revealed by modern techniques. Laboratory work will focus on the use of keys and terminology, the identification of species and the recognition of family characteristics. Fall term.

A study of vertebrate animals with emphasis on taxonomic and ecological relationships. Laboratory work includes collection, identification and museum preparation. Summer term.

A study of insect anatomy, physiology, identification, ecology and behavior. Laboratories will emphasize field work and insect family identification.

A study of the principles of pollination biology, including abiotic and biotic syndromes. Topics will cover primary and secondary attractants of plants, adaptations of pollinators, effect of pollination systems on plant population structure, competition among plant species for pollinators and pollination strategies of agricultural crops. Winter term of even-numbered years.

Emphasis is on comparative animal physiology, covering respiration, gas transport, energy metabolism, temperature regulation, osmotic regulation, movement, and hormonal and nervous integration. Fall and winter terms.

An introduction to the theory of radioactivity and the application of isotopes in medicine, physiology and research. Animals and plants will be used to demonstrate tracer techniques and results will be evaluated by use of scaler-counters and liquid scintillation. Offered on demand.

The course will examine the zoology (i.e., characteristics, origin, evolution, zoogeography, systematics, ecology, behavior, physiology, and conservation) of mammals (Class Mammalia). These topics will be covered by emphasizing both classical (or historical studies) and recent (or contemporary) research. Laboratory work will involve both field identification of mammals from field trips and laboratory work concerning taxonomic and morphological studies.

A survey of the microbial world with emphasis on ecology, physiology and genetics of prokaryotes. Laboratory activities emphasize staining, culturing and identification techniques as well as experimental exercises with bacteria of medical, economic and agricultural importance. Fall and winter terms.

An introduction to the structures and biochemical activities of antibodies and the mechanisms of the immune response. The laboratory will emphasize analytical methods of measuring antibody-antigen reactions. Fall term of odd-numbered years.

This course will investigate the scientific study of birds (Class Aves). That is, it will examine the behavior, ecology, morphology, origin, evolution, zoogeography, systematics, physiology, and conservation of birds. These topics will be covered by emphasizing both classical (or historical studies) and recent (or contemporary) research. Laboratory work will involve both field identification of birds from field trips and laboratory work concerning taxonomic and morphological studies.

A comparative study of the morphology of representative vertebrates with the objectives of understanding their evolutionary relationships and the functional basis of their variations on a common plan. Fall, even years.

A detailed study of reproduction and development in representative vertebrates. The laboratory work explores the anatomy of development in depth, and the lecture correlates this development with and explains it on the basis of cellular and molecular events during ontogeny. Winter term.

A survey of the Kingdom Fungi covering classification, physiology, development, genetics and environmental relationships peculiar to the fungi. Fall term of odd-numbered years.

A course treating the taxonomy, morphology, ecology, reproduction and evolution of the Bryophytes and Lichens. Winter term of odd-numbered years.

An introduction to the organisms and methodology used in genetic research. This course is designed to accompany Bio 371 for those students requiring a genetics laboratory component.

A survey of basic transmission and quantitative genetics. First two-thirds of fall and winter terms.

A survey of the evidence for and principles and mechanisms of evolution. Last third of fall and winter terms.

A survey of modern molecular genetics, including the mechanics and regulation of transcription and translation. Last third of fall and winter terms.

Bio 380W ISSUES IN EVOLUTION AND BIOLOGICAL THOUGHT (4-0) 4

This course covers all aspects of desert biology - ecology, physiology, organismic biology, etc. - of all deserts around the world, with a special emphasis on adaptations and natural history of organisms in North American deserts.

A study of plant-water relations, nutrition, metabolism and adaptations to different environments. Offered on demand.

Prerequisites: Bio 206, Chem 303 and Math 201B. Previous or concurrent enrollment in Chem 304, 311 and Bio 220 (or For 218) recommended.

A survey of the current explanations of evolutionary mechanisms. Winter term of even-numbered years.

Unique characteristics of metabolic pathways in bacteria will be studied. Major laboratory emphasis is placed on the interrelationships of bacteria, viruses and immune response, and their effects on human physiology. Offered on demand.

Examination of the metabolic processes of the cell with respect to organelle compartmentalization. Emphasis will be placed on bioenergetics, intermediary metabolism and the biology of the gene. Fall term.

Prerequisites: Chem 304, Bio 321 or 433. Biochemistry is strongly recommended.

Examination of cell and organelle function. Topics may include cellular communication mechanisms, receptor/ligand interactions, and cell signaling and regulatory mechanisms. Laboratory may involve the use of tissues from live animals. Winter term.

Prerequisites: Bio 321, Bio 455 and Chem 304 or 311, or consent of instructor.

An advanced ecology course that emphasizes sampling methods, description of local plant and animal communities, and techniques of environmental monitoring in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Summer term.

A study of current hypotheses explaining past and present distribution of plants and animals. The emphasis is on seed plants and vertebrate animals. Winter term of odd-numbered years.

Directed work experience in the biological sciences. Minimum requirements are that students maintain a detailed journal and complete a term paper. Requires at least 125 hours of directed experience.

Advanced study and individual field/lab research in a topic of the student's choosing. This course must be taken fall trimester and in sequence with Bio 497 in the following winter trimester.

Advanced study and individual field/lab research in a topic of the student's choosing. This winter term course is a continuation of Bio 496.

Individual research under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered on demand. Study and proposal should begin in junior year.

This course introduces students to the world of business and how this world of business is influenced by the dynamically changing world. It will show how individuals operating within the business environment are impacted by society, politics and the economy. It will also show how business has and is likely to impact society, politics, and the economy. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY! Fall and winter terms.

This course introduces students to starting and operating a business. At the macro level, students are exposed to how business interacts with government, financial institutions and society. At the micor level, students are exposed to customer psychology, basic economics, data analysis and interpretation. Individual research and writing a business plan are required. Other topics covered include franchising, home-based business and e-commerce.

This course introduces students to the principles of speech communications with an emphasis on application to organizational contexts. Selectively addressed are the literatures of team communication, interpersonal communication, and public speaking.

This course orients students to the writing practices of business professionals. Students will examine the different kinds of writing required in the decision-making process, and how that writing relates to the intellectual practices, values, and social relationships of business professionals. Although the course addresses issues of conceptualization, inquiry, and reasoning in decision-making, the emphasis of the course is on learning the language conventions for administrative writing analyses and persuasive communications. Fall, winter and summer terms.

The business person's secret for creating value in the market place is applying creativity and innovation to solve problems and to make use of opportunities that people face every day. Course objectives are to (1) develop skills in generating new and original ideas, (2) increase ability to move ideas into action and success, and (3) increase knowledge and skill in creative problem solving as applied to business settings. The course is a "hands-on" experiential format where students learn tough "doing" the concepts.

An introductory course covering the collection and analysis of numerical data for decision-making purposes. Topics to be covered include descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression and correlation. Credit toward graduation will be given for only one of the following courses: BA 253B, Psych 241B and Math 201B. Fall, winter and summer terms.

Prerequisite: Math 110B or Math 121B or FLC math placement score in Math 210B or Math 221B and Comp 150 and Lib 150.

BA 255 STATISTICAL INFERENCE AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (1-0) 1

This course is designed as a follow up to a tee-hour basic statistics course from another school. The course, coupled with a tee hour basic statistics course, will meet the requirements of BA 253B - Business Statistics. Course content includes topics in hypothesis testing and regression, as well as application of computer programs to statistical inference. This course may not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BA 253B. Offered on demand.

An examination of the primary lawmaking and adjudicatory processes, with a substantial emphasis upon the role that economic, social, political and ethical forces play upon the shaping of domestic and international legal rules. Fall, winter and summer terms.

An introductory course addressing the fundamental aspects of conducting business outside the U.S. Topics covered include the nature of international business, theories of trade, trade patterns and agreements, the basics of the international monetary system and the foreign exchange markets, and basic cultural issues. Enrollment of non-SOBA majors is encouraged. Fall and winter terms.

BA 301D MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (4-0) 4

A study of the principles, practices and processes of administration: the organization of a system, the behavior of people in the organization, and the development of organizational effectiveness. Both domestic and international aspects of management theory and practice will be considered. Fall, winter and summer terms.

Human resource system makeup within an organization. Topics include but are not limited to, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, wage and salary administration, discipline, labor relations, union-management relations, and the role of government in human resource administration. Winter term.

The principles of office management and office management technology. The responsibilities of managing office services, layout and space utilization, office furniture and equipment, machines and appliances, personnel issues, controlling costs, and office methods and procedures are included. Individual research required. Offered summers and on demand.

An introduction to the unique issues, challenges and opportunities confronting managers in an international environment. The relationship of socio-cultural forces to performance of management functions is emphasized. Topics will include issues such as international competitiveness, comparative management styles, corporate/government relations, entry strategies, transfer of technology, logistics and international human resource management. Winter term.

Basic principles of law as applied to business transactions. Study of the law of contracts, sale of goods, warranties and negotiable instruments, and secured transactions. These topics are tested on the Business Law portion of the C.P.A. exam. The interactions between social, political and economic factors with law are considered. Fall term.

Study of the law of agencies, business associations, bankruptcy, property, employment law, and environmental regulatory law are examined. These topics are tested on the Business Law portion of the C.P.A. exam. Winter term.

This course will examine ethical issues which arise and are unique to managerial decision-making in business settings. The course will proceed developmentally with ethical systems commonly used in business, personal ethics, and, finally, ethics in business tough case studies. Fall and winter terms.

An introduction to public international law with emphasis on international commerce and an examination of national laws and practices that states apply to international commercial transactions. Offered on demand.

An introductory course covering the scope, organization and environment of the domestic and international tourism and resort industry. Topics to be covered include industry components, supply and demand, motivation and sociology, economics, public policy and environmental issues, and current leadership and management challenges facing the industry. Fall term.

This course focuses on the relationship between buyer and seller, the selling process, buyer behavior, negotiations, and the communication process. Winter term.

The course stresses marketing activities from a managerial perspective. It includes the marketing of goods and services and ideas in both business and non-business organizations. There is an emphasis on concepts of marketing and application of these concepts in decision-making and managing marketing variables in a dynamic domestic and international environment. Marketing principles are applied in a computerized industry game and/or cases. Fall, winter and summer terms.

An introduction to retailing from the management point of view: study of retail policies and organization, the operation of the buying and selling functions, merchandise control, store systems, personnel management, retail accounting and expense control. Fall term.

This is an introduction to advertising that covers the structure and role of advertising agencies and the interaction between client and agency. The process of creating and placing advertising is explored including: advertising, objectives, budgeting, media planning and mix, creative objectives and strategies, copy execution, production, and testing. This course presents a basic understanding for those students pursuing a career in advertising and enables those pursuing other career paths to effectively evaluate and use the services provided by advertising specialists. Fall and winter term.

This course establishes the strategic marketing structure for a firm's ability to combine and manage the dimensions of product/service quality, customer service, and price in a way to create an enduring competitive advantage. The course uses lectures, discussions, cases, and spreadsheet analyses to achieve its objective. Fall term.

This course explores behavioral theory as it relates to consumer and industrial decision processes. Relevant concepts and recent research findings are drawn from the fields of marketing, psychology, sociology, and communications. Applications of these ideas is directed toward improving marketing management and decision-making. Winter term.

This course will introduce students to the marketing and managerial functions of public relations, the public relations process, and techniques of message preparation for a variety of media. Winter term.

This course encompasses the study of marketing activities in the global marketplace by examining strategies that work and that don't work. A special emphasis is placed on the need to consider cultural markets, as opposed to focusing on political boundaries by examining the impact of cultural similarities, as well as differences. Fall term.

Concepts and methods for economical planning and control of activities required for transforming a set of inputs into specified goods or services. Emphasis is given to forecasting, decision analysis, cost analysis, design of production systems, production/marketing relationships, operations planning and control, and the importance of global competitiveness. Fall, winter and summer terms.

Prerequisites: Either BA 253B, Psych 241B or Math 201B and BA 221 and BA 301D, or CSIS 110B.