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Course Descriptions

The courses listed herein  have been approved by the faculty as authorized by the Board of Trustees.  Prerequisites (if any) and the General Education Requirement(s) which each course fulfills (if any) are noted following each course description.

Current course offerings are available in Merlin.
 

Art and Design
  

  • ARTD 391 - Interdisciplinary Arts I: Advanced Studio

    4.00 credit hours
    A course focused on interdisciplinary approaches to art making and the development of an independent studio practice. Studio projects are combined with related critical theory and historical and emerging developments in the field. The course consists of group critiques, readings and discussions, student presentations, written statements and/or visiting artists’ presentations and field trips.

    Prerequisite(s): One 200-level studio art course.


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  • ARTD 430 - Painting and Drawing IV: Contemporary Approaches

    4.00 credit hours
    Students interested in drawing and/or painting work to develop an independent studio practice through self-directed research.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTD 320  and ARTD 330 .


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  • ARTD 440 - Graphic Design Now

    4.00 credit hours
    This seminar focuses on the role that research plays in the design process, emphasizing current and emerging social phenomena. Through self-directed research based projects, students explore how visual language is organized in order to understand how it produces meaning.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTD 242 .


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  • ARTD 450 - Ceramics III: Contemporary Approaches

    4.00 credit hours
    A seminar for in-depth individual and group critiques based on the practice of students research and the production of artwork in relation to current approaches in ceramics. The course consists of lectures, readings, student presentations and/or visiting artists’ presentations and field trips. Students pursue advanced building techniques, technical experimentation with clay-body preparations, glaze calculations and kiln firing.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTD 350 .


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  • ARTD 491 - Interdisciplinary Arts II: Studio Seminar

    4.00 credit hours
    A seminar for in-depth individual and group critiques based on the practice of students research and the production of artwork in relation to current interdisciplinary approaches in art. The course consists of readings and discussions, student presentations, written statements and manifestos and/or visiting artists’ presentations and field trips.

    Prerequisite(s): One 300-level studio art course.


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  • ARTD 494 - Professional Practices

    2.00 credit hours
    Development of practical professional skills and materials such as resume, cover letter, artist statement, interview techniques and portfolio. Exploration of common practices in the creative fields through lectures, individual meetings, field trips, discussions, writing and presentations to develop the skills necessary to participate in various existing art and design worlds after graduation.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing.


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  • ARTD 495 - Research Practicum

    1.00-4.00 credit hours
    Students work in collaboration with faculty on ongoing research. Activities vary according to the project needs and student background, but may include data collection, data coding and entry, bibliographic construction, literature review, materials preparation, studio work or exhibition design. This course is graded pass/no pass.


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  • ARTD 496 - Exhibition I: Research and Development

    0.00-1.00 credit hours
    Students generate viable exhibition project proposals through research and discussion. The proposals are presented for evaluation to a panel of review. The course forms the basis of projects to be presented at the senior student exhibition, the capstone experience of art and design majors.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing.


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  • ARTD 498 - Exhibition II: Production and Installation

    0.00-1.00 credit hours
    Capstone experience where students produce exhibition projects that demonstrate their ability to design, justify, execute and present the results of original research based projects. Students work closely with an assigned project advisor, in addition to participating in supporting workshops, presenting at the senior student exhibition and defending the work at a final critique panel.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing.


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Art History
  

  • ARTH 100 - World Art Histories I

    4.00 credit hours
    Art history survey of visual art and architecture until 1400 CE. Geographic regions considered include the Mediterranean, Near East, Europe, Asia and Africa, emphasizing interactions between cultures. Field trip to Chicago museum.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, Global Understanding.
    iCon(s): Thinking Globally.


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  • ARTH 102 - World Art Histories II

    4.00 credit hours
    Art history survey of visual art and architecture from 1400 CE through today. Geographic regions considered include the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa, emphasizing interactions between cultures. Field trip to Chicago museum.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, Global Understanding.
    iCon(s): Thinking Globally.


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  • ARTH 200 - Chicago Art and Architecture

    4.00 credit hours
    Development of the city of Chicago including architecture, public art and urban design. Emphasis on analysis of urban challenges and the application of design solutions. Field trips.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts.
    iCon(s): Engaging Civic Life.


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  • ARTH 202 - Museum Studies

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to the history and methods of museum work from an interdisciplinary perspective. In addition to professions and standards of the field, emphasis on the theory and analysis of exhibitions and application of curatorial methods. Field trips.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Community Engaged Learning.


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  • ARTH 295 - Research Practicum

    1.00-4.00 credit hours
    Students work in collaboration on ongoing faculty research. Activities vary according to the project needs and student background. This course is graded pass/no pass. May be taken more than once for up to four total credit hours.


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  • ARTH 300 - Art of the Nineteenth Century

    4.00 credit hours
    History of nineteenth-century art and visual culture with an emphasis on Europe and its interaction with the broader world. Art production in conjunction with political and cultural debates regarding race, class and gender as they pertain to “the long nineteenth century.”

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts.


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  • ARTH 302 - Modern Art

    4.00 credit hours
    Historical development of modernism in the visual arts and architecture 1870-1970. Emphasis on theory, research and writing.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTD 100  or ARTH 102 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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  • ARTH 304 - Contemporary Art

    4.00 credit hours
    Historical development of contemporary art internationally in the visual arts and architecture 1960-today. Emphasis on theory, research and writing.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTD 100  or ARTH 102 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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  • ARTH 306 - History of Design

    4.00 credit hours
    Art history of design from 1700 to the present. Consideration of the cultural role of major designers in finding creative solutions to human needs, such as shelter, clothing, utilitarian objects, visual communications, transportation and built environments in a variety of social contexts.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTD 100  or ARTH 102 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, Writing Intensive.
    iCon(s): Sustaining Our World.


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  • ARTH 310 - American Art

    4.00 credit hours
    History of art and visual culture of the United States from pre-contact through today. Emphasis on cross-cultural influences, international exchanges and representation of the landscape as the country seeks to define itself through visual media.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, U.S. Power Structures.
    iCon(s): Challenging Inequity, Experiencing Place.


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  • ARTH 312 - African American Art

    4.00 credit hours
    History of African American art and visual culture from the colonial period through today. Emphasis on art production in conjunction with the political and cultural debates regarding race, class and gender as they pertain to the African American experience.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, U.S. Power Structures.
    iCon(s): Challenging Inequity, Experiencing Place.


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  • ARTH 314 - Latin American Art

    4.00 credit hours
    History of Latin American art and visual culture from the twentieth century to today. Emphasis on art production and theory in conjunction with the political and cultural debates regarding class, gender, colonialism and immigration as they pertain to the Latin American experience.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, U.S. Power Structures.
    iCon(s): Challenging Inequity, Experiencing Place.


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  • ARTH 320 - Topics in Classical Art

    4.00 credit hours
    (Same as CLSS 320 .) Selected study of Classical art from the Greek, Hellenistic or Roman period. Emphasis on the variety of ideologies and materials that characterize Classical art, how its development was influenced by earlier art traditions, and how the diverse strands of Classical art and culture are still recognizable in our contemporary world.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 100  or Classical Studies course.


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  • ARTH 490 - Art History Seminar

    4.00 credit hours
    Historiography and theory of the discipline of art history serve as the foundation for intensive study of an individually selected topic using advanced research and writing methods.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 100  or ARTH 102 .


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  • ARTH 495 - Research Practicum

    1.00-4.00 credit hours
    Students work in collaboration with faculty on ongoing research. Activities vary according to the project needs and student background, but may include data collection, data coding and entry, bibliographic construction, literature review, materials preparation, studio work or exhibition design. This course is graded pass/no pass.


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Biochemistry
  

  • BCHM 140 - Introduction to Nutrition

    4.00 credit hours
    A study of food, the nutrients in foods, their biochemical function and how they interact in relation to physical development and performance in humans. Laboratory required. Does not count toward the major in biochemistry, chemistry or biology.

    Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school science.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Sciences.
    iCon(s): Examining Health.


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  • BCHM 365 - Principles of Biochemistry

    4.00 credit hours
    Survey of the major classes of biological molecules. Protein structure and purification, enzyme kinetics and the major metabolic pathways are discussed. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 252 .


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  • BCHM 465 - Advances in Biomedical Research

    4.00 credit hours
    Current topics in biochemistry are studied, allowing students to synthesize previous biology, chemistry and general education coursework. Ethical considerations in scientific research and recent primary literature are discussed. Laboratory required. Research course.

    Prerequisite(s): One of BCHM 365 , BIOL 360  or BIOL 370 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Ethical Dimensions, U.S. Power Structures.


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Biology

Nonmajors and students with minimal science backgrounds should take BIOL 104 , BIOL 106 , BIOL 107 , BIOL 108  or BIOL 109 . Students anticipating a major or minor in biology should start in BIOL 195 .
  

  • BIOL 104 - Human Biology

    4.00 credit hours
    An introduction to the fundamental concepts in biology through the study of human beings. Connects human biology to relevant topics such as diet and nutrition, cardiovascular health, addiction, etc. Intended for students not majoring in the laboratory sciences. Includes integrated laboratory experience.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Sciences.
    iCon(s): Being Human, Examining Health.


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  • BIOL 106 - Introduction to Environmental Science

    4.00 credit hours
    (Same as: ENVI 106 .) An overview of biological and physical processes that affect the environment in the context of current environmental issues. Topics include population, community, and ecosystem ecology, conservation biology, water and air pollution and natural resource management. Includes integrated laboratory experience.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Sciences, Global Understanding.
    iCon(s): Experiencing Place, Sustaining Our World.


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  • BIOL 107 - Infectious Disease and Global Health

    4.00 credit hours
    Exploration of diseases caused by bacteria and viruses, their causes, prevention, spread and treatment. Scientific concepts are discussed in the context of the historical and modern impacts of disease on health, society, politics and economy. Includes integrated laboratory experience.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Sciences, Global Understanding.
    iCon(s): Examining Health, Thinking Globally.


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  • BIOL 108 - Water, Food and Sex

    4.00 credit hours
    This course explores five biological systems in depth: excretory, respiratory, circulatory, digestive and reproductive. Biological concepts are complemented by discussion from ethical, public health and public policy perspectives, considering topics such as water and food policy, environmental policy and bioethics (e.g., research ethics, informed consent, eugenics, moral status of animals and the human genome). Intended for students not majoring in the laboratory sciences. Includes integrated laboratory experience.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Sciences.
    iCon(s): Challenging Inequity, Sustaining Our World.


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  • BIOL 109 - Genes and Our Genetic Future

    4.00 credit hours
    Exploration of genetics and its medical, social and ethical implications. The science behind advances in genetic technology such as screening for genetic diseases, DNA fingerprinting, stem-cell therapy, genetically modified organisms and gene therapy is discussed in the context of the increasing importance of these technologies in modern society. Includes integrated laboratory experience.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Sciences.
    iCon(s): Engaging Civic Life, Innovating the World.


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  • BIOL 145 - Allied Health Microbiology

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to biology and microbiology with a human and medical focus for students preparing for allied-health professions, especially nursing. Introduces cell structure, metabolism, basic genetics, the biology of bacteria and viruses, mechanisms of disease, the human immune response, treatment of disease and major microbial diseases of various body systems. Laboratory includes techniques for working with and identifying microorganisms. Laboratory required. This course may not count toward a major or minor in biology.


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  • BIOL 195 - Investigating Biology

    4.00 credit hours
    Students and faculty work as a team to conduct an authentic course-based undergraduate research project in an area of current importance. Course content is selected to support the research project and introduces students to concepts, techniques and skills of modern biology. Class activities move fluidly among lecture, laboratory, fieldwork, discussion and problem-solving modes. Gateway to the major.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Sciences.


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  • BIOL 201 - Anatomy and Physiology I

    4.00 credit hours
    Anatomy and Physiology is about how the body maintains life. Anatomy looks at the structure and organization of body parts; physiology explains their functions. Integration of structure and function allows understanding of what systems do and how. Beginning with cells and the grouping of cells into tissues and organs, groups of organs that function together form organ systems which maintain stable internal conditions. This course examines the integumentary, skeletal, muscle and digestive systems. Laboratory required; activities connect course concepts with experiential learning, using basic chemistry, tissue slides, human and cat skeletons, and cat dissection for muscle identification and function.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 104  or BIOL 108  recommended.


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  • BIOL 202 - Anatomy and Physiology II

    4.00 credit hours
    Anatomy and Physiology is about how the body maintains life. Anatomy looks at the structure and organization of body parts; physiology explains their functions. Integration of structure and function allows understanding of what systems do and how. This course continues the study of organ systems with nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and reproductive systems. Laboratory required; activities connect anatomical and physiological concepts with experiential learning by continuing cat dissection for the nervous, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems. All students will experience alteration of some physiological systems and homeostatic mechanisms designed to maintain a stable internal environment.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 201 .


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  • BIOL 210 - Cells and Systems

    4.00 credit hours
    Structure and function of cells and applications to physiological systems of plants and animals. Topics include cell membranes, enzymes, energy metabolism, cell movement and cell communication and their roles in nerve and muscle function, photosynthesis, vascular transport, digestion, excretion and other systems. Laboratory required, includes investigative projects in protein and enzyme function, metabolism and signal transduction.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 195  or (NEUR 100  with instructor consent); CHEM 121  or concurrent enrollment.


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  • BIOL 220 - Ecology and Evolution

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to evolutionary biology and ecology. Topics include forces affecting evolution, population genetics, life history evolution, interactions among diverse communities of living organisms and between organisms and their environment. Laboratory required: investigation of evolutionary and ecological problems including field observations, laboratory experiments and computer modeling.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 ; or BIOL 195  and ENVI 106  with instructor consent. 


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  • BIOL 230 - Genes and Genomics

    4.00 credit hours
    Genetic analysis and applications of genetics to the understanding of cellular processes. Investigation of classical Mendelian genetics and modern molecular genetics, including mechanisms of inheritance, DNA structure and function, genotyping and genomic analysis, mutation, epigenetics and gene regulation. Laboratory required, includes investigative projects in Drosophila genetics, gene cloning and human genotyping.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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  • BIOL 240 - Biostatistics

    2.00 credit hours
    Introductory statistics course, centered on using statistical methods to design, analyze and interpret scientific data in the biological sciences. Examines types of data and variables, descriptive statistics, experimental design, hypothesis testing and the scientific method. Covers probability, analysis of variance/covariance, correlation, regression and non-parametric statistical methods. Throughout the course, the application of statistical techniques in biological science is emphasized, using data from laboratory and field studies.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .


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  • BIOL 250 - Field Biology

    1.00-3.00 credit hours
    (Same as: ENVI 250 .) Field study in biology: students work off-campus in a field environment for research in ecology, zoology, botany, environmental science or related areas. Timing and location vary according to faculty interests and research opportunities. May be offered May term, summer or in conjunction with study abroad. Recent offerings include study of desert ecology in Arizona and estuarine ecology on the Gulf Coast. May be repeated once with different content and instructor consent.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .


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  • BIOL 290 - Seminar

    0.00 credit hours
    Students observe, question, discuss and critique fellow students, faculty and occasional guests who present research results in the format of a scientific meeting. Biology majors take this course twice prior to presenting their own work in BIOL 490 .


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  • BIOL 291 - ACCA Seminar in Organismal Biology and Ecology

    0.00 credit hours
    Current topics in botany, zoology, ecology, evolutionary biology or related fields; content provided by the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area. Ten-week seminar, one evening per week during Fall semester, usually at an off-campus site. Attendance is required. May repeat once with new content. May substitute one BIOL 291 seminar for one of the two required BIOL 290  seminars.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .


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  • BIOL 292 - ACCA Seminar in Molecular and Cellular Biology

    0.00 credit hours
    Current topics in cellular biology, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics or related fields; content provided by the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area. Ten-week seminar, one evening per week during Fall term, usually at an off-campus site. Attendance is required. May repeat once with new content. May substitute one BIOL 292 seminar for one of the two required BIOL 290  seminars.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 .


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  • BIOL 300 - Human Sexuality: A Clash of Values

    4.00 credit hours
    (Same as: GSST 300 .) In traditional topics in human sexuality (e.g., natural essence of sexuality, reproductive biology, sex research, marriage and other arrangements, reproductive issues) there is a clash of values both within and between cultures. This course includes such controversial issues as religious perspectives, pornography, the media, prostitution and female circumcision which serve to explore problems that result from the clash of values.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): U.S. Power Structures.
    iCon(s): Being Human.


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  • BIOL 310 - Biology of Animals

    4.00 credit hours
    A study of the basic biology of animals with special emphasis on adaptive strategies and evolutionary relationships of the major groups. Areas investigated include, but are not confined to, diversity, function and evolution of animals. Laboratory introduces students to the extensive taxonomic diversity of animals and provides an introduction to animal morphology, particularly as it is used to infer evolutionary relationships within the group. Laboratory also involves field work studying local animals. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 .


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  • BIOL 315 - Animal Physiology

    4.00 credit hours
    Basic functional mechanisms of higher animals. Laboratory investigations including relatively long-term experimentation. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 .


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  • BIOL 320 - Plant Growth and Function

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduces students to basic concepts about plant physiology, such as plant morphology, photosynthesis, water relations, and growth from the seed to reproductive adults. Laboratory work includes field observations and laboratory experiments. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 .


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  • BIOL 325 - Plant Interactions in a Changing World

    4.00 credit hours
    Plants are dynamic participants in their environment and with their neighbors and other organisms. Students are introduced to the foundations of plant interactions, such as plant distributions, nutrient cycling and natural selection. Students apply these principles to understand the products of plant interactions in populations, communities and ecosystems from the perspective of rapidly changing environments. Explores topics such as climate change, invasive species and deforestation. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 ; or BIOL 220  and ENVI 106 .


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  • BIOL 330 - Evolution

    4.00 credit hours
    Investigation of the history of evolutionary thought and the processes by which populations change over time. Laboratory work includes experimental selection, phylogenetics and computer simulations of populations genetics plus discussions of current readings. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 .


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  • BIOL 340 - Infectious Disease

    4.00 credit hours
    Biology of pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the mechanisms by which they cause disease, with extensive use of the primary scientific literature. Epidemiological modeling of disease spread and the role of public-health intervention will be important topics, as will the immune response to disease. Laboratory required: independent project dealing with the spread and prevention of infection.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 .


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  • BIOL 350 - Conservation Ecology

    4.00 credit hours
    Exploration of the fundamentals of conservation ecology, and the role of conservation in the world today. Topics include ecological modeling, exploration of biodiversity, changing landscapes, climate change and the role of humans in both destruction and preservation of ecosystems. Laboratory required, emphasizes experimental design and analyses of ecological experiments examining current topics in conservation.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 ; or BIOL 220  and ENVI 106 .


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  • BIOL 360 - Molecular Biology of Cancer

    4.00 credit hours
    In-depth investigation of current concepts and topics in molecular biology, using cancer as a theme. Major topics include: regulation of gene expression, control of cell division and death and drug development. Reading of the primary literature and understanding current experimental methods are emphasized. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 .


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  • BIOL 370 - Mechanisms of Development

    4.00 credit hours
    Exploration into the fundamental cellular and molecular mechanisms that guide cellular differentiation, morphogenesis, and growth of multicellular organisms. Topics include fertilization, gastrulation, organogenesis, regeneration, stem cells and environmental influences on development. Laboratory emphasizes techniques used to manipulate and examine developmental processes in several key model systems. Laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 .


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  • BIOL 395 - Directed Research

    1.00-4.00 credit hours
    Students work in collaboration with faculty on ongoing research. Activities vary according to project needs and student background. May be taken more than once for up to six total credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 195 .


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  • BIOL 410 - Animal Behavior

    4.00 credit hours
    Behavioral mechanisms of animals as they interact with their environment, including development of behavior, learning and motivation, communication, mating, aggression, orientation and navigation, and habitat selection. Examines physiological, evolutionary and ecological aspects of behavior with extensive use of the primary scientific literature. Issues in scientific ethics are discussed, including core values of science, ethical standards of conduct and peer review as well as a focus on ethics of animal research. Laboratory required: independent animal behavior project. Capstone course.

    Prerequisite(s): One of BIOL 310 , BIOL 315  or BIOL 370 .


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  • BIOL 450 - Environmental Ecology Through Models and Experiments

    4.00 credit hours
    Much of current ecology depends on past natural history studies, scientific experiments and mathematical models that have simplified complex systems. This course examines topics in population and community ecology in depth, digging deep into literature and models. Students read deeply, think critically and work through models themselves. Issues in research ethics, authorship and peer review are discussed, focusing on the ethics and politics of ecological research, sustainability and anthropogenic effects on the environment. Laboratory required: students design, implement, analyze and present an independent experiment using the skills and knowledge from the course. Capstone course.

    Prerequisite(s): One of BIOL 320 , BIOL 325 , BIOL 330 , BIOL 340  or BIOL 350 .


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  • BIOL 490 - Seminar

    1.00 credit hours
    Students who have completed a research project (summer research, independent study, off-campus research program, research course, etc.) present and discuss their research results in the format of a scientific meeting.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 290 .


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Business
  

  • BUSN 170 - Entrepreneurship Exploration

    4.00 credit hours
    Designed primarily to provide an overview of entrepreneurship, develop an entrepreneurial frame of mind and skills in discovering and communicating entrepreneurial opportunities. Students come up with a business idea and explore its potential for becoming a viable business. They learn to do market research and communicate—both in writing and orally—their findings in a final Pitchdeck project. Other important aspects of the course include self-assessment to determine one’s strengths and weaknesses, and gaining a proactive perspective on life. This introductory course is open to students from all majors across campus who are interested in Entrepreneurship.


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  • BUSN 201 - Global Business, Ethics and Politics

    4.00 credit hours
    Explores the dynamics of global business operations within the context of power structures, geopolitics and ethics. An overview of international business operations, ethical theories and how to apply them internationally, global power structures (i.e. WTO, EU) and their influence on global business. It explores the impact of moral concerns on the norms, institutions and practices of international business. It analyzes the relationship between business and power with a particular emphasis on income inequality and environmental impact. It explores how economic wealth and power affects people around the world.


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  • BUSN 205 - Business Law and Ethics

    4.00 credit hours
    Surveys the major aspects of the law governing business and commerce including the domestic and international legal environment, the range of dispute resolution processes, legal liability including torts and negligence, contracts, employment law including employment discrimination, business entities, commercial transactions and intellectual property—all with particular emphasis on business ethics and ethical decision making.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Ethical Dimensions.


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  • BUSN 265 - Business and Economics Statistics

    4.00 credit hours
    Provides an overview of basic statistics as it applies to business. The focus is on learning statistical concepts by applying analytical reasoning to business applications. Examples illustrating the relevance of statistics to broad areas of business are used. The course requires students to use spreadsheet programs, statistical programs, the Internet and other computer tools in analyzing statistics. The focus is on application of the material and on solving problems. Only one of BUSN 265 and PSYC 250  may be taken for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 130  or higher.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Quantitative Analysis.


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  • BUSN 301 - Leading in a Global World

    4.00 credit hours
    An overview of globalization and its effects on leading successful multinational business and organizations. It explores systematically the theories and models of global leadership and explains social relationships and human behavior across cultural boundaries. It analyzes the relationships among individuals, communities and societies across the world. It provides a context expressing the cultural identities of leaders. It assists learners in developing key professional and personal competencies for effective global leadership and offers an integrated, practical and dynamic framework to think, act and mobilize people to develop global literacy.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 201 .


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  • BUSN 362 - Topics in Business Sustainability

    4.00 credit hours
    (Same as: ENVI 362 .) An introduction to business sustainability, through readings and conversations about topics such as: the distinction between bolt-on versus integrated sustainability strategies, sustainability’s effects on supply chains and the local and global communities, globalization’s effect on sustainability, managing sustainability in services and in manufacturing industries, finally how sustainability efforts are perceived by other stakeholders.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.


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  • BUSN 370 - Entrepreneurship Experimentation

    4.00 credit hours
    Applies the principles of lean startup, customer development and iterative market testing to test whether you have a profitable business idea. This is a project-based course where skills in customer and market discovery, opportunity testing, iterative product development and entrepreneurial strategy are developed. In addition, skills in self-awareness, market responsiveness and creation of competitive advantage for oneself are cultivated.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 170 .


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  • BUSN 374 - Applied Entrepreneurship

    4.00 credit hours
    Offers students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge about entrepreneurship and small business at a real startup in the Naperville area. This is accomplished through a combination of academic and practical components. Each course is tailored to meet the specific context of startups with all courses including: opportunity recognition, market discovery, customer creation and company building. Additionally, the course consists of weekly meetings with the faculty supervisor, a letter of agreement outlining the scope of the work, industry specific case studies, a mid-term status report and an end of term presentation of recommendations to the startup entrepreneur.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 170 .


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  • BUSN 390 - Seminar

    4.00 credit hours
    Topics vary depending on student interest and faculty expertise. Topics and prerequisites are normally announced in advance and placed in the online schedule of classes. May be repeated with different content.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.


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  • BUSN 462 - Sustainability Performance Measurement

    4.00 credit hours
    (Same as: ENVI 462 .) Sustainability performance measurement is analyzed in detail including its objective, importance and the many conditions that affect the method employed for measurement. More specific topics covered include: various sustainability performance measurement frameworks, the challenges and opportunities of sustainability performance measurement, performance measurement differences in service/manufacturing and distinct industries, and performance measurement within different scopes: event, product, company, supply chain.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.


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  • BUSN 470 - Entrepreneurship Strategy

    4.00 credit hours
    This is the capstone course in the Entrepreneurship major. This workshop-based course is a study in the application and integration of marketing, management, financial and operational resources, among others, needed to prepare a business plan, implement a new venture or grow an existing business. Students evaluate the obstacles facing entrepreneurs in start-up situations, including launching businesses and capitalizing on market opportunities.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 370 , FINA 350  and Senior standing.


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  • BUSN 485 - Business Strategy

    4.00 credit hours
    The capstone course requirement for all business majors. As befits a capstone, student skills in business strategy are developed in a highly integrative manner such that students use knowledge and frameworks from all functional areas of business to develop a holistic perspective of firms and competitive advantage. The knowing component of this course is focused on theoretical knowledge and frameworks applied in the critical analysis of business case studies. The doing component of this course centers on an online simulation where students compete to run a successful business.

    Prerequisite(s): FINA 350 , MGMT 305 , MKTG 300  and Senior standing.


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Business and Entrepreneurship
  

  • SBEN 100 - Globalization and Society

    4.00 credit hours
    An introductory course identifying the role of the business institution in our society, how business behavior is shaped and influenced by its stakeholders-managers, consumers, employees, government and community members. Key topics include: business systems, corporate governance, the business and society relationship, business and public issues, ethical dilemmas in business, corporate social responsibilities in relation to stakeholders, globalization, ecological and sustainability issues and the influence of technology on business and society.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, Ethical Dimensions, Global Understanding.


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  • SBEN 190 - Topics in Business

    1.00-4.00 credit hours
    Topics vary depending on student interest and faculty expertise. Topics and prerequisites are normally announced in advance and placed in the online schedule of classes. May be repeated with different content.


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  • SBEN 200 - ENACTUS: Leadership Experiential

    2.00 credit hours
    Development of leadership, communication, decision-making, group dynamics, problem solving, personal and planning skills through community based student generated programs. Evaluation is based on accomplishment outside of the traditional classroom setting. This course is open to all majors and may be taken twice for credit.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Community Engaged Learning.


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  • SBEN 210 - Personal Finance

    2.00 credit hours
    Personal Finance is open to all students eager to gain knowledge, useful tools and practice in understanding their financial well-being and becoming financially responsible. Students learn how to successfully manage their personal finances at all stages of their life. The course covers a variety of topics, including, budgeting, debt and credit, insurance, investment vehicles, retirement, saving and investing, student loans and taxes. May not take SBEN 210 after FINA 370 .

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Well Being.


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  • SBEN 220 - Professional Development

    2.00 credit hours
    Recommended as students prepare for professional internships and full-time job opportunities. Through the process of learning about career planning, students will gain experience related to searching for, applying to, negotiating, and accepting job opportunities, networking, professional etiquette and an overview of the financial benefits provided by companies.


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  • SBEN 240 - International Business Practicum

    2.00 credit hours
    The International Business Practicum offers students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge about developing international opportunities and working with small business domestically and internationally. Students primarily work with small firms to analyze organizational readiness, assess the suitability of the firm’s products, screen countries to identify attractive target markets and assess the industry market potential. In some cases, students engage in international visits to work with qualified international partners. The parameters of the practicum are specific to a particular project each term and requires weekly meetings with the faculty supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.


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  • SBEN 250 - Coffee: From Seed to Cup

    4.00 credit hours
    This course looks at the relationship between coffee and society through a variety of academic disciplines beginning with the farmers growing the beans and following its path to the ultimate consumer for that “first cup of coffee in the morning.” Coffee is studied through multiple perspectives, including business, historical, social, financial, health and ethics. Research activities are complemented by hands-on opportunities in coffee processing in the later stages of the business cycle.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Global Understanding.
    iCon(s): Challenging Inequity.


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  • SBEN 290 - Topics in Business

    1.00-4.00 credit hours
    Topics vary depending on student interest and faculty expertise. Topics and prerequisites are normally announced in advance and placed in the online schedule of classes. May be repeated with different content.


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  • SBEN 390 - Topics in Business

    1.00-4.00 credit hours
    Topics vary depending on student interest and faculty expertise. Topics and prerequisites are normally announced in advance and placed in the online schedule of classes. May be repeated with different content.


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Cardinal Directions
  

  • CARD 095 - College Learning Strategies

    2.00 credit hours
    Students develop learning strategies and academic skills necessary to succeed in college. Students examine factors that affect their own learning, explore diverse learning styles and practice various study strategies and techniques. Assignments focus on active reading, effective note taking, improving memory and recall and development of the writing and research skills necessary for college success. Topics may also include: self-regulated learning, time management, wellness and academic goal setting. This course does not count toward graduation. It does count towards full-time status.


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  • CARD 101 - First-Year Seminar - Writing

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduces students to the composition process that helps them succeed in college. While particular attention is given to the written mode of composition, students develop the ability to read and think as researchers in multiple modes. Course content focuses on “sense of place.” Assignments explore place in relation to regional, national and/or global settings. Using this theme, students develop their ability to compose persuasive arguments and adapt messages to different audiences in various contexts. Attention is also given to the college transition as well as connecting to the campus and local communities.


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  • CARD 102 - First-Year Seminar - Speaking

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduces students to fundamental communication skills that help them to be successful in college, with particular emphasis on public speaking. Students develop their abilities to give effective informative and persuasive presentations, to conduct responsible research and to adapt messages to different contexts and audiences. Attention is also given to the college transition as well as students finding their place on campus and within local communities


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