ENGL 2160 Creative Writing: Fiction (3) Writing in various forms of fiction. Some work on an individual basis through conferences with the instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. GCP Coding: (ARTS) (WCOM) ENGL 2600 Introduction to Linguistics (3) Surveys topics such as language and the brain, animals and language learning, slang, regional dialects, how dictionaries are made, and modern grammar. Offered for 16 weeks only. GCP Coding: (SSHB) (OCOM) Examines fiction from the perspective of the writer, focusing on problems of technique and craft and how they are solved. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: ENGL 2160 or permission of the instructor. ENGL 3040 Topics in Fiction (3) ENGL 4130 Seminar in a Single Author (3) Specialized study of the work of a single poet, dramatist, prose writer, or novelist. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: 6 credits of English and Sophomore standing or above. EPMD 1000 Introduction to Media Production (3) Beginning students of all communications disciplines learn a certain level of media production literacy. EPMD 1000 incorporates a combination of applied media aesthetics, theory and hands-on production experience in photography, filmmaking, audio and video production. As a core class, EPMD 1000 is preparation for subsequent theory and production courses in the School of Communications. GCP Coding: (ARTS) (OCOM) FINC 3210 Principles of Finance (3) Introductory course integrating concepts of corporate finance with investments and the money/capital markets. Topics include the role of money in the economy; the time value of money; financial analysis and planning; security valuation and capital market theory; capital budgeting; short- and long-term financing; and working capital management. Value maximization and risk/return tradeoffs in financial decision making are employed as integrative concepts throughout the course. Prerequisites: BUSN 2750, ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2025.
FINC 3600 Financial Management (3) This course is a continuation and extension of the Principles of Finance course. The fundamental financial and operating decisions made by a firm are explored. Major topics include capital budgeting, cost of funds, capital structure analysis, and dividend policy. A combination of problem-solving and case-study methodologies is used. Prerequisite: FINC 3210. FINC 3800 Financial Markets and Institutions (3) Students develop a unified framework for understanding financial intermediaries and markets. They examine the structure, regulation, and operation of banking and non- banking financial institutions; analyze how central bank operations affect financial institutions; and develop an understanding of money and capital markets, the flow of funds through the economy, and the role of financial markets. Prerequisite: FINC 3210. FINC 4210 Investments (3) Introduces information about investing in securities, commodities, and options; and methods and techniques for analyzing investment opportunities and assessing financial conditions for investment purposes. Prerequisites: ACCT 2010, ACCT 2025 and FINC 3210. FINC 4220 Financial Statement Analysis (3) Financial report analysis, interpretation, and evaluation from the viewpoints of creditors, owners, and others concerned with business strengths and weaknesses and future outlooks of business organizations. Prerequisite: FINC 3210. Students develop a framework for understanding the environment in which the international financial manager operates. Foundations of global financial management, world financial markets and institutions, economic exposure, and transaction and translation exposure are FINC 4300 International Finance (3) examined in the course. Standard corporate finance topics such as capital structure, cost of capital, and capital budgeting are considered and expanded for multinational firms. Prerequisite: FINC 3210.
investments. Focus in this class will be on non-equity investment opportunities and portfolio management. Prerequisite: FINC 4210. FLST 1000 Film and Television Appreciation (3) Students learn the aesthetic and technological elements in moving pictures. The course traces artistic trends and critical theories and focuses on visual imagery, sound, story, acting, and directing to develop a critical framework for appreciating the artistic aspects of film and television. FREN 1070 Intensive Introduction to French: Level I (1–3) A beginning-level course offered in a variety of formats. Teaches listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The goal is to develop basic linguistic structures and vocabularies for specific needs: e.g., travel, business, medicine, law enforcement. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the department chair. GCP Coding: (GLBL) (INTC) FREN 1090 Elementary French: Level I (1–4) Teaches listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis on understanding and speaking. The goal is fluency in the basic French needed for everyday situations and the recognition of challenges in intercultural communication. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the department chair. GCP Coding: (GLBL) (INTC) FREN 1100 Elementary French: Level II (1–4) A continuation of FREN 1090. Teaches listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with the emphasis on understanding and speaking. The goal is fluency in the basic French needed for in everyday situations and an understanding of the origin of specific cultural differences. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the department chair. Prerequisite: FREN 1090 or equivalent. GCP Coding: (GLBL) (INTC) FREN 2090 Intermediate French: Level I (1–4) Teaches listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with the emphasis on understanding and speaking. Proceeds from the concrete basic language of everyday situations to expressions of ideas and opinions, with the goal of achieving intermediate low-level fluency and basic intercultural competence. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the
a tool to achieve economic goals. Includes banking and other financial institutions. Prerequisite: ECON 2000. ECON 3700 Economics of Development (3) An analysis of issues and problems pertaining to natural resources management, manpower, capital accumulation, technological progress, and sociocultural-institutional factors. Prerequisite: ECON 2000. ECON 3720 International Trade and Finance (3) Students examine the theories, policies, and instruments (e.g., tariffs, quotas, V.E.R.’s) of international trade and consider trade integration. Course content also focuses on the foreign exchange market and balance of payments in international trade. Macropolicies in open economies, such as flexible exchange rates and the nature of world money, are examined. Theories and policies of foreign direct investment are considered. Prerequisite: ECON 2000. ENGL 1030 Introduction to Literature (3) Designed to accommodate non- majors. Introduces the perceptive analysis of literature with an emphasis on enhancing the appreciation and enjoyment of literature in ways that extend beyond academic study. Studies a range of literature including such genres as poetry, fiction and drama. GCP Coding: (ROC) (WCOM) ENGL 1044 Topics in Literature (1–3) Designed to accommodate non- majors. Exposes students to a broad range of literary texts organized around a central topic, theme or genre. Topics may include: best sellers, science fiction and mystery. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Up to 3 credits may count for English majors (as ENGL elective). GCP Coding: (ROC) (WCOM) ENGL 2020 British Literature I (3) Studies British literature from the Middle Ages to 1660, with emphasis on literary analysis tools including close reading, argumentation, historical/social contexts. Offered for 16 weeks only. GCP Coding: (ROC) (WCOM)
ENGL 2030 British Literature II (3)
Studies British literature from 1660 to 1901, with emphasis on literary analysis tools including close reading, argumentation, historical/social contexts. Offered for 16 weeks only. GCP Coding: (ROC) (WCOM)
FINC 4610 Advanced Investments (3)
This course is a continuation and expansion of FINC 4210, which provides an introduction to the area of
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