University of Pittsburgh Pitt Home | Find People | Contact Us

TITUSVILLE BULLETIN < Previous Page | Table of Contents | Next Page >

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ACCOUNTING

ACCT 0111–FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (FORMERLY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 1) (3 credits)
An introduction to the accounting functions used by businesses to accumulate, use, and analyze financial data. Emphasis is placed on the preparation, use, and interpretation of financial statements. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

ACCT 0112–MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (FORMERLY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 2) (3 credits)
 Deals with the significance and use of basic accounting concepts as they relate to the principal items contained in financial statements. Includes an introductory survey of the various cost components encountered in accounting for the manufacturing enterprise. Prerequisite: ACCT 0111. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

ACCT 0221–INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING 1 (3 credits)
Blends the theory and current practice of financial accounting for the business enterprise. Emphasis is placed on current accounting theory, valuation of assets and liabilities, and the impact of private, professional, and governmental agencies on financial accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 0112. Frequency of offering: annually.

ACCT 0222–INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING 2 (3 credits)
A continuation of ACCT 0221 which covers such topics as accounting theory related to the liability and stockholders equity sections of the balance sheet, the cash flow statement, and earnings per share computations. Prerequisite: ACCT 0221. Frequency of offering: annually.

ACCT 1155–GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING (3 credits)
Application of the financial accounting and reporting standards applicable to (1) federal, state, and local governments and (2) nonprofit organizations. Introduction and analysis of the identification and classification of financial statement accounts. Identifies the authoritative sources that accountants as well as auditors must adhere to in the preparation and examination of the financial statements of these entities. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: every other year.

ACCT 1303–STRATEGIC COST MANAGEMENT (REPLACES ACCT 0223) (3 credits)
An intensive analysis of the evaluation, measurement, and interpretive factors relevant to the various methods of cost determination in the business and industrial setting. Emphasizes how cost accounting aids management to control operations, formulate policies, and make decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 0112. Frequency of offering: annually.

ACCT 1304–FEDERAL INCOME TAXES (REPLACES ACCT 0331) (3 credits)
A comprehensive study of the federal income tax structure as it relates to individuals, single proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations with emphasis on accounting and tax planning issues. Prerequisite: ACCT 0112. Frequency of offering: annually.

ACCT 1310–AUDITING (REPLACES ACCT 0350) (3 credits)
Concepts, standards, and methods of auditing including the role of evidence, the importance of internal accounting controls, and the auditor's report. Prerequisite: ACCT 0112. Frequency of offering: annually.

ACCT 1399–ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP (REPLACES ACCT 0399) (1-3 credits)
Internship in accounting. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND POLICY STUDIES

See EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

ADMJ 0100–SOCIETY AND THE LAW (3 credits)
Every society regulates behavior, and the means (informal or formal) with which this is done varies according to level of social development. This course examines the regulation of behavior in primitive, transitional, and modern societies and traces the development of law and legal systems and their relationship to different characteristics of social development. The course examines legal jurisprudence and the application of the principles of these philosophies and explores how they have shaped legal action. Cross-listed with SOC 0474. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

ADMJ 0500–INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (3 credits)
Introductory course designed to provide the student with basic information on the criminal justice system. Views the criminal justice system as consisting of six subsystems: police, prosecution, courts, corrections, probation, and parole. Explores law and society in general, the history, structure, function, and contemporary problems in each major subsystem. Also explores the trend of the criminal justice system and the directions and implications involved. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

ADMJ 0600–INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY (3 credits)
Provides an overview of the study of the causes and social responses to crime. Examines legal definitions and elements of crime; surveys major categories of crime, i.e., predatory and non-predatory acts; reviews major measures of crime; identifies major correlates and theories of crime; differentiates types of offenders and evaluates the working of the criminal justice system. Cross-listed with SOC 0472. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

AFRICANA STUDIES

AFRCNA 0031–INTRODUCTION TO AFRICANA STUDIES (3 credits)
This is a survey course for Africana Studies. An Afro-centric approach is used to review the eight basic subject areas of the multidisciplinary focus: Afro-American history, Afro-American religion, Afro-American creative productions, Afro-American politics, Afro-American economics, Afro-American social organizations, Afro-American psychology, and Afro-American education. Two alternative views are pursued: a theoretical review of the literature and a summation of the practical experiences of Afro-American life. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Satisfies CAS Historical Change/Foreign Cultures/International–Global or Non-Western Culture Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Satisfies UPB Cultures/Non-Western Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

AFRCNA 0629–AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY 1 (3 credits)
This course surveys the history of Afro-Americans from their African origins to their emancipation during the Civil War. There are no prerequisites for this course. Cross-listed with HIST 0670. (Meets CAS Historical Change Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB History/Euro-American Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

AFRCNA 0630–AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY 2 (3 credits)
This course surveys the history of Afro-Americans from the time of the Civil War to the present. There are no prerequisites for this course. Cross-listed with HIST 0671. (Meets CAS Historical Change Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Satisfies UPB Cultures/Non-Western Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

AFRCNA 0639–HISTORY OF JAZZ (3 credits)
The course focuses on the chronological development of jazz from its beginnings on the plantation to its present state as a world concert music. Various styles such as ragtime, blues, gospel, spirituals, rhythm and blues, rock, soul, etc. are examined. There are no prerequisites for this course. Cross-listed with MUSIC 0711. (Meets CAS Arts Requirement.) (Satisfies Humanities Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB Arts Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

AFRCNA 1725–COMMUNITY HEALTH IN EAST AFRICA (3 credits)
This course will provide a survey of the African continent and then focus on the culture, history and current situation in East Africa with a particular focus on Tanzania. Students in this course will develop a research proposal that they will then implement in Tanzania during the four weeks that they are studying abroad. The course will provide a culture area perspective and background to prepare the students for their study abroad experience. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

ANTHROPOLOGY

ANTH 0582–INTRODUCTION TO ARCHEOLOGY (3 credits)
A broad survey of archeology focusing on the basics of archeological excavation techniques, as well as a comprehensive survey of prehistory, including the origins of culture, the development of physically modern people, the spread of cultures, the rise of agricultural communities, and the rise of complex states. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets CAS Social Science Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB Cultures/Non-Western Requirement.) Frequency of offering: every three years.

ANTH 0680–INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce the undergraduate to the issues, theories, and methods of physical anthropology. Beginning with a consideration of evolutionary, genetic, and geologic principles, the course goes on to examine the diversity of fossil and extant primates, including humans. Issues in anatomy, paleontology, and behavior will all be addressed. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets CAS Natural Science Requirement.) (Meets UPT AD Life Science Requirement, either independent or sequence, when taken prior to ANTH 1600, ANTH 1602, ANTH 1607, or BIOSC 1240.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

ANTH 0780–INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3 credits)
Introduction to the broad range of human behavior and customs which have been labeled culture. Aims to broaden the student's understanding of human beings by exposing them to other cultures and comparing those to American culture. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets CAS Social Science Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the Swanson School of Engineering.) (Satisfies UPB Cultures/Non-Western Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

ANTH 1015–FIELD METHODS IN PRIMATE BEHAVIOR AND BIOLOGY (3 credits)
A field course exploring the interfaces between primate behavior and biology. The field site serves as a living laboratory where students experience the biology and behavior of New World monkeys in their native habitats. Daily field exercises cover aspects of primate ecology, biology, behavior, and the forest environment. Grade will be based on participation in field rotations. Cross-listed with BIOSC 1015. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: every two years, summer.

ANTH 1016–PRIMATE BEHAVIOR AND BIOLOGY (3 credits)
A field course exploring the interfaces between primate behavior and biology. The field site serves as a living laboratory where students experience the biology and behavior of New World monkeys in their native habitats. Daily lectures cover aspects of primate ecology, biology, behavior, and the forest environment. Each student develops a research proposal to be conducted on site during the last half of the course. Grade will be based on an examination (readings and lecture material) and the research project. Cross-listed with BIOSC 1016. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: every two years, summer.

ANTH 1301–PSYCHOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3 credits)
The concepts of human nature, national character, and modal personality as used by anthropologists are explored. Explains methods of research such as family studies, dream analysis, interpretations of body language, and projective tests. Surveys cross-cultural studies of such topics as cognition, values and attitudes, male/female stereotypes, child rearing practices, alcoholism, mental disorders, and the impact of cultural change (urbanization and industrialization). Prerequisites: ANTH 0780 or PSY 0010 (UPB–ANTH 0101, PSY 0101).

ANTH 1602–HUMAN SKELETAL ANALYSIS (4 credits)
A lecture and laboratory course applicable to students of varied interests. Lectures cover such topics as skeletal growth; dental and skeletal pathologies; criteria for determining the sex and age of individuals; the importance of morphological variation as populational markers; induced skeletal alteration; laboratory techniques such as x-raying, measuring, and reconstructing skeletal remains. Students learn the human skeleton in detail. Cross-listed with BIOSC 1240. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0150, BIOSC 0160, anthropology, or permission of the instructor. (Meets CAS Natural Science Requirement.) (Meets UPT AD Life Science Requirement Sequence Requirement when taken after ANTH 0680.) (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: every two years.

ANTH 1607–PRIMATE BEHAVIOR (3 credits)
This course takes a Darwinian approach to explaining the diversity in contemporary primate behavior and ecology. We stress the comparative method and seek to develop general principles of adaptation that will explain the taxonomic distribution of particular behavioral and ecological traits. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets CAS Natural Science Requirement.) (Meets UPT Life Science Sequence Requirement when taken after ANTH 0680.) Frequency of offering: every two years.

ANTH 1725–COMMUNITY HEALTH IN EAST AFRICA (3 credits)
This course will provide a survey of the African continent and then focus on the culture, history and current situation in East Africa with a particular focus on Tanzania. Students in this course will develop a research proposal that they will then implement in Tanzania during the four weeks that they are studying abroad. The course will provide a culture area perspective and background to prepare the students for their study abroad experience. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: every year.

ANTH 1761–PATIENTS AND HEALERS: MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 1 (3 credits)
This course surveys the field of medical anthropology and its history within the discipline of anthropology as a whole, from the perspective of social-cultural theory. Topics dealt with include ethnomedicine, ethnographic cases, cross-cultural studies of healing practices and connections between medicine and religion. Reference is also made to applied research in contemporary situations. Prerequisite: ANTH 0780. Frequency of offering: every other year.

ANTH 1787–SPECIAL TOPICS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: EXPLORING THE CULTURE AND NATURAL HISTORY OF TANZANIA (3 credits)
This study abroad course is offered in conjunction with ANTH 1725–Community Health in Tanzania. It is the study-abroad component that is designed to provide students with cultural immersion in Tanzania and a community health program there. The group traveling to Tanzania will work with the community of Karagwe and the Nyakahanga Hospital which houses many important community health programs (WHO, UNICEF, and the African AIDS control program). Offered in conjunction with ANTH 1725. Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

BIOSC 0031–MICROBIOLOGY (3 credits)
Designed for nursing or other health care professions. Three major areas included are the microorganisms, the immune mechanism of the host, and the interaction of the host and the microorganisms in the disease process and in homeostasis. Major emphasis is placed on infectious diseases and infection control at the nursing level. Corequisite: BIOSC 0032. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0032–MICROBIOLOGY LAB (1 credit)
Content is devoted to the development of student's basic laboratory skills and application of microbiological methods, and the course emphasizes performance, scientific investigation, and safety. Corequisite: BIOSC 0031. Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0050–FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY LABORATORY 1 (1 credit)
An introduction to biology as an experimental science including basic concepts and laboratory techniques. Corequisite: BIOSC 0150. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0060–FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY LABORATORY 2 (1 credit)
An introduction to biology as an experimental science including basic concepts and laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0150 Corequisite: BIOSC 0160. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0096–INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (3 credits)
Introduces the general principles of human structure and function to students who intend to enter health-related professions. The study begins at the cellular level and proceeds through tissues to organ systems. There are no prerequisites for this course. Corequisite: BIOSC 0097. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0097–INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS LABORATORY (1 credit)
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the principles of human structure and function. Corequisite: BIOSC 0096. Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0150–FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY 1 (3 credits)
This introductory course covers the cellular basis of life, including a discussion of simple chemistry, cells as units of structure and function, and energy transformations. It also includes an examination of those functions common to all organisms, such as nutrition, gas and fluid transport, and hormonal and neural control. Throughout, the emphasis is on mechanisms used by different organisms to accomplish these basic functions. There are no prerequisites for this course. Corequisite: BIOSC 0050. (Meets CAS Natural Science Requirement.) (Meets UPT AD Life Science Requirement, either independent or sequence, when taken prior to BIOSC 0160.) (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0160–FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY 2 (3 credits)
This introductory course covers the basic principles of genetics, evolution, and ecology. Emphasis will be placed on the experimental and observational basis for our knowledge of these subjects. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0150. Corequisite: BIOSC 0060. (Meets CAS Natural Science Requirement.) (Meets UPT AD Life Science Requirement, either independent or sequence, when taken with BIOSC 0150.) (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0212–HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 (3 credits)
The first course of a two-part sequence covering gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the human body with particular emphasis on the relationships between structure and function. Included in the two courses are cell biology, histology, embryology, bone and skeleton, muscles and contraction, the cardiovascular system and its regulation, the nervous system and nervous impulse, the urinary system and electrolyte balance, and the respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. There are no prerequisites for this course. Corequisite: BIOSC 0214. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0213–HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 (3 credits)
This second course of the two-part sequence continues the study of gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the human body with particular emphasis on the relationships between structure and function. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0212. Corequisite: BIOSC 0215. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0214–HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY 1 (1 credit)
Laboratory exercises illustrating the anatomy and physiology of the human. Corequisite: BIOSC 0212. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0215–HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY 2 (1 credit)
Laboratory exercises illustrating the anatomy and physiology of the human. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOSC 0213. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BIOSC 0350–GENETICS (3 credits)
This course focuses on two branches of modern genetics—Mendelian and molecular genetics. Mendelian (classical) genetics deals with the transmission of traits from one generation to the next. In this context, students study Mendel's laws of inheritance, genetic linkage and recombination, and gene mapping. Molecular genetics provides an overview of the structure and function of DNA, including DNA replication, RNA and protein synthesis, and the origin of mutations. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0160 and CHEM 0120. Corequisite: BIOSC 0351. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0351–GENETICS LABORATORY (1 credit)
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the major principles of genetics. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0160 and CHEM 0120. Corequisite: BIOSC 0350. Frequency of offering: spring term.

BIOSC 0370–ECOLOGY (3 credits)
The objective of this course is to provide a broad introduction to the study of ecology at the undergraduate level through presentation of lectures dealing with organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels of ecological interaction. An evolutionary perspective is emphasized, as is consideration of all ecological approaches of mathematical theory, laboratory investigation, and field observation and experimentation in the development of ecological knowledge. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0160. Corequisite: BIOSC 0390. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0390–ECOLOGY LABORATORY (1 credit)
The objective of the laboratory course is to provide students with practical experience in ecological methods and in the design, conduct, and analysis of ecological studies. Laboratory exercises are designed to correspond with major lecture topics presented in BIOSC 0370. Exercises include laboratory and field studies. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0060. Corequisite: BIOSC 0370. (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: fall term.

BIOSC 0800–BIOLOGY FOR NONMAJORS 1 (3 credits)
At an ever-increasing pace, issues of biological relevance are confronting the citizenry of this country and the world. Ranging from personal through political to global, these issues require that individuals have at least a rudimentary knowledge of basic biological phenomena in order for them to make informed decisions. The major goal of this course is to provide students with the intellectual tools with which they may approach these issues as they are confronted by them. Topics include cells, cellular respiration, genetics, DNA transcription and translation, and anatomy and physiology. There are no prerequisites for this course. No credit for this course after receiving credit for BIOSC 0150 or 0160. (Meets CAS Natural Science Requirement.) (Meets UPT AD Life Science Requirement, either independent or sequence, when taken with BIOSC 0810.) (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: annually.

BIOSC 0810–BIOLOGY FOR NONMAJORS 2 (3 credits)
At an ever increasing pace, issues of biological relevance are confronting the citizenry of this country and the world. Ranging from personal, through political to global, these issues require that individuals have at least a rudimentary knowledge of basic biological phenomena in order for them to make informed decisions. The major goal of this course is to provide students (citizens) with the intellectual tools with which they may approach these issues as they are confronted by them. Topics include an overview of life (taxonomy and systematic classification), photosynthesis, evolution, and ecology. There are no prerequisites for this course. No credit for this course after receiving credit for BIOSC 0150 or 0160. (Meets CAS Natural Science Requirement.) (Meets UPT AD Life Science Requirement, either independent or sequence, when taken with BIOSC 0800.) (Satisfies UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BIOSC 0820–ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3 credits)
A course for nonscience majors utilizing basic scientific principles to investigate human interactions with the environment. The social, political, and economic effects of these interactions will also be studied. Topics include scientific principles; populations and health concerns; food, land, and biological resources; and society and the environment. Through an understanding of science and the possible consequences of human decision-making regarding the environment, students are equipped to become better citizens. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets UPB Physical Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BIOSC 1000–BIOCHEMISTRY (3 credits)
The course covers the important concepts of modern biochemistry. Chemical background for an understanding of the macromolecular components of living systems will be reviewed. Relationship between chemical structure and biological function will be emphasized, as will biochemical energetics and the transmission of biological information. Prerequisites: CHEM 0320, 0340 and BIOSC 0160. (Meets UPB Life or Physical Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: Every other year.

BIOSC 1104–HISTORY OF GENETICS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC (3 credits)
A Study Abroad course during which students will learn about one facet of the history of the life science through an in-depth study of the life and work of Johann Gregor Mendel. Mendel, popularly known as the father of genetics, was a member of the Augustinian Monastery in Brno, Moravia, now in the Czech Republic. Mendel sent genetic study in a new direction when he applied his training in physics, mathematics, and statistics to his analyses of genetic crosses. On this trip students will be able to see the site of Mendel's work at the Augustinian Monastery, his garden, the location of his greenhouse, his library, and his church. Our students will visit the Brno Technical School, where Mendel presented the results of his extensive study on the garden pea to the membership of the Brno Natural Science Society in February and March 1865. Students will visit Mendel's grave in the Central Cemetery, Brno. Moravia has a long history of selective breeding of agricultural plants and animals. Immersion in the environment and contact with the people will bring Mendel and his accomplishments to life. Students will be required to participate in a series of Web-based activities, including reading the English translation of Mendel's paper, and to complete a 3-5 page research review (either via the Internet or library research) on an approved topic. Students will be in contact with the instructor while working on their research review. During the travel, each student will also be required to keep a daily journal. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: summer term, every two years.

BIOSC 1240–HUMAN SKELETAL ANALYSIS (4 credits)
A lecture and laboratory course applicable to students of varied interests. Lectures cover such topics as skeletal growth; dental and skeletal pathologies; criteria for determining the sex and age of individuals; the importance of morphological variation as populational markers; induced skeletal alteration; laboratory techniques such as x-raying, measuring, and reconstructing skeletal remains. Students learn the human skeleton in detail. Cross-listed with ANTH 1602. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0150, BIOSC 0160, anthropology, or permission of the instructor. (Meets CAS Natural Science Requirement.) (Meets UPB Life Science Requirement.) Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BIOSC 1380–GLOBAL ECOLOGY (3 credits)
This is a study abroad course which addresses areas of major environmental concerns after a foundation in selected ecological principles is established. The course is a retrospective review of the "environmental state of the world" and a consideration of pathways leading to possible solutions. The course is taught by lecture and field laboratories in Costa Rica at LaSuerte Biological Field Station. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Frequency of offering: summer, annually.

BIOSC 1450-HISTOLOGY WITH LAB (4 credits)
This lecture/lab course will show how embryonic rudiments build or gain and how tissues and cell types interact to produce the functional systems in the adult.  The course covers descriptive, comparative, and experimental histology, but emphasizes the diversity of tissues in organs, and the differentiation of cell types.  This course includes a laboratory component that must be taken with the lecture. Pre-requisites:  Grade of C or better in BIOSC 0160 and BIOSC 0060.

BUSINESS

BUS 0102–PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT) (3 credits)
An introduction to the systems philosophy used in managing business and industry. Includes discussions of values, attitudes, and employee and organizational development. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BUS 0103–INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3 credits)
An introduction to various aspects of business such as organization and management, production fundamentals, human resources, marketing, finance, accounting, decision making, and management information systems. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BUS 0106–BUSINESS LAW (3 credits)
A survey of the areas of the law which are most applicable to business and industry with special emphasis on the area of contract law. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

BUS 0107–SALES MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO SALES) (3 credits)
Sales managers recruit, select, train, compensate and motivate others. They develop budgets, make sales forecasts, and assign quotas. They must coordinate sales promotions, advertising, and publicity and provide their sales force with adequate support and selling tools. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

BUS 0108–SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
Course provides an overview of the role of small business in the free enterprise system. Covers entrepreneurship, opportunities and trends, starting a new venture, franchising, business planning, legal aspects, financing, and managing an ongoing venture. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: annually.

BUS 0109–PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT) (3 credits)
Views the production function in terms of a planning and control system within an organization. Emphasis is on models for the planning and control of inventories, work force, quality, and equipment. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BUS 0112–RETAIL MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
Introduces students to the field of retailing, where they study store location and layout, organizational structure, retail personnel management, merchandising practices and procedures, promotional activities, etc. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BUS 0120–REAL ESTATE FUNDAMENTALS (2 credits)
Surveys the fundamental branches of the real estate business and its practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Includes discussions of contracts, real estate finance, and the concepts of ownership, brokerage, and valuation. Also considers the rules, laws, and regulations affecting the real estate business in Pennsylvania. Serves as the foundation for subsequent courses in real estate. It specifically provides a foundation for real estate practice, which will consider these subjects in more detail. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BUS 0125–REAL ESTATE PRACTICE (2 credits)
Provides more in-depth development of the conceptual base established in real estate fundamentals and, within the framework of real estate transactions, provides practical work experience with the various forms and documents used in most real estate transactions involving the sale, financing, and transfer of ownership in real estate, including related mathematics. Prerequisite: BUS 0120. Frequency of offering: semiannually.

BUS 0130–GRANT WRITING PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
Methods to successfully obtain and manage grant monies will be reviewed. Tracking and monitoring projects with project management tools will also be covered. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BUS 0135–GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (3 credits)
Introductory concepts for effective management and organization of fund-raising, volunteer organizations, board of directors, administration, and staff. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BUS 0398–STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE (SIFE) (1 credit)
The Students in Free Enterprise Team enables students to participate in projects to assist elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as community members, in learning about free enterprise. Students will learn about, teach others about, and practice free enterprise through a variety of new and existing projects. Existing projects include: E-SIFE (elementary school store), Firm Up Your Future (resume writing, interviewing tips, dress for success, and workplace ethics), Business Career Day, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (middle school students and Roth IRAs), the Weakest Link (wise credit card management), speakers on campus, maintaining a SIFE web site, site visits to local businesses, and a variety of fund-raisers. Students will also have the opportunity to attend the annual regional competition. May be taken for credit three times only. There are no prerequisites for this course. NOTE: Students may participate in SIFE without being registered for this course; however, in that case, no credit or grade will be awarded. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

BUS 1104–WORKING IN NEW MARKET ECONOMIES: CZECH REPUBLIC (3 credits)
A Study Abroad course in which students learn about entrepreneurship in an environment that has only recently become a free market economy. Czechoslovakia gained its freedom from the Soviet Union in 1989 and split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993. Much of the last 10 years has been spent developing internal infrastructure and moving toward integration into the global economy. For example, in 2004, the Czech Republic joined the European Union and began to use the Euro. All of these are exciting developments for business and create an environment that is ripe for many entrepreneurial ventures. Students will select a potential market sector niche in the Czech Republic to research (approved and supervised by the instructor). This will begin prior to the study abroad experience and continue with direct observation, inquiry, and research during the study abroad experience. Much of the study abroad experience will focus on Prague, the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, with side trips to other locations. Visits are planned to at least one existing business; the Prague Stock Exchange, The Czech National Bank Exhibits, The Ministry of Industry and Trade, and one or more universities. Students will prepare a 5-10 page business plan for their selected market sector/niche upon completion of the study abroad experience. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BUS 1111–CORPORATE FINANCE (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE WHICH REPLACED BUS 0111) (3 credits)
An introductory finance course designed for basic understanding of business finance and investments. It covers financial institutions, markets, investments, and business financing. Prerequisite: ACCT 0111. Frequency of offering: annually.

BUS 1301–PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING WHICH REPLACED BUS 0101) (3 credits)
The concepts of marketing management are introduced through discussion of the four P's of marketing—the right product in the right place, properly priced, and effectively promoted. Prerequisite ACCT 0111. Frequency of offering: annually.

BUS 1305–HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (REPLACES BUS 0105) (3 credits)
An introduction to the responsibilities of the supervisor in managing the human resources of the organization including the organization of work, staffing, developing human resources, creating a favorable work environment, labor relations, and employee performance appraisal. Prerequisite: BUS 0103. Frequency of offering: annually.

BUS 1399–BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (REPLACES BUS 0399) (1-3 credits)
Internship in business management. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

FIN 1401–INTERNATIONAL FINANCE (3 credits)
Examines the financial function from the standpoint of a multinational corporation. Course focuses on the balance of payments process, the mechanics of foreign exchange markets, corporate management of foreign exchange exposure, and capital budgeting at the international level. International financial markets are also examined. Prerequisites: ACCT 0111 or ECON 0150 (UPB–ACCT 0201 or ENTR 0201, ECON 0204. Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

HRM 1301–HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
Provides an introduction to the field of personnel/human resources management and investigates the role of the personnel manager in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. A variety of personnel functions and procedures are examined, including: HR planning, job analysis performance appraisal, personnel selection, orientation, training and development, compensation and benefits, labor-management relations, Civil Service Systems, EEO/AA, and the impact of legislation on the personnel function. Prerequisite: BUS 0102 (UPT) or MGMT 0101 (UPB). Frequency of offering: every three years.

MGMT 1301–ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (3 credits)
This course explains fundamental tasks, processes, and dynamics common to all organizations, with emphasis on behavioral science applications. Focus is on individual, interpersonal, and group behavior within organizations and the interplay of human, technological, and structural factors. Prerequisite: BUS 0103 (UPT) or MGMT 0101 (UPB). Frequency of offering: every three years.

MGMT 1401–BUSINESS IN SOCIETY AND THE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (3 credits)
The objective of the course is to provide future managers with an understanding of the external environment affecting organizations and the role of organizations in society. Particular attention will be paid to the interactions between American companies and the international environment and business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Prerequisite: BUS 1301 (UPT) or MRKT 1301 (UPB). Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

MGMT 1451–CAPSTONE: MANAGEMENT POLICY (3 credits)
An integrating course coordinating concepts from the functional business fields into overall organizational plans and strategies. A computer-assisted management simulation is an integral part of the course. Numerous cases are analyzed. Prerequisite: completion of all required core business management courses. Frequency of offering: annually.

MIS 1308–BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credits)
A survey of modern business computer information systems. Systems include decision support systems, management information systems, transaction processing systems, executive information systems, strategic information systems, and expert systems. Other topics covered include: end-user computing, systems analysis and design, information resource management and planning, telecommunications, privacy, and emerging information technologies. Prerequisite: CS 0135 (UPT) or CS 0103/MIS 0103 (UPB). Frequency of offering: every three years.

MIS 1311– ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (3 credits)
Electronic commerce will be studied using cases, lectures, readings, and Internet site evaluations. Student teams will give presentations analyzing individual Web sites, including a detailed analysis and evaluation of the business model being used. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of offering: every three years.

MRKT 1303–SALES AND SALES MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
Sales managers recruit, select, train, compensate, and motivate others. They develop budgets, make sales forecasts, and assign quotas. They must coordinate sales promotion, advertising, and publicity and provide their sales force with adequate support and selling tools. Cases are used in most class sessions. Pre- or corequisite: BUS 1301 (UPT) or MRKT 1301 (UPB). Frequency of offering: every three years.

BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

BIS 0015–HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE SUPPORT (3 credits)
Instructs students in basic PC hardware maintenance. Software support is also covered; students deal with troubleshooting software problems, logical resolutions of the problems, and logging problems and solutions into a database for reference. Students are required to volunteer for 25 hours in the computer lab assisting students with problems. Prerequisite: CS 0131 or permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: annually.

BIS 0019–INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN (FORMERLY DESKTOP PUBLISHING) (3 credits) Introduces students to desktop publishing software, scanning software, and software used to enhance scanned images. Prerequisite: CS 0131 or permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: annually.

BIS 0020–INTERNET AND E-COMMERCE (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET AND E-COMMERCE) (3 credits)
Covers the history and evolution of the Internet, using browsers and e-mail, searching the Web, FTP, Chat, plug-ins, and other appropriate topics. In addition, the role of the Internet, Intranets, and Internet tools in business and the effective application of these technologies in business are reviewed. Prerequisite: CS 0131 or permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: annually.

BIS 0180–DATABASE DESIGN (3 credits)
Course will introduce students to database design using a database software package such as Access. Students will design database(s), create fields and tables, develop relations, design forms, create reports, and develop queries. Students will organize and automate the database system with macros and menus. Cross-listed with CS 0180. Prerequisite: CS 0131. Frequency of offering: every other year.

BIS 0182–PROGRAMMING WITH VISUAL BASIC (3 credits)
Programming concepts will be introduced and reinforced with program development, testing and piloting of programs. Emphasis will be on designing programs to provide solutions to business needs. Cross-listed with CS 0182. Prerequisite: CS 0131. Frequency of offering: every other year.

BIS 1310–INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)
Reviews theories and practical methods to design and develop computer information systems. This would include investigation of the existing system(s), writing proposals, input design, processing methods, and output design. Hands-on uses of an aid in designing systems (flowcharting software, case tools, etc.) are included. Prerequisite: CS 0131 or permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: annually.

BIS 1317–NETWORK AND OPERATING SYSTEMS (FORMERLY INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS) (3 credits)
Introduces students to the basics of computer network setup. Provides the core foundation to install, configure, customize, optimize, network, integrate, and troubleshoot Windows Client software. Set up of a peer to peer network is reviewed, as well as integrating Windows Clients into an existing server environment. (Satisfactory completion helps prepare students for one or more MCSE exams.) Prerequisites: CS 0131 and CS 0135. Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BIS 1318–ADVANCED NETWORKING (3 credits)
Advanced networking concepts are introduced and applied. Topics covered include design, installation, analysis, optimization, and support of Windows Server in a multi-domain environment. Integration of multiple client platforms will also be reviewed. (Satisfactory completion helps prepare students for one or more MCSE exams.) Prerequisite: BIS 1317 or permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: semi-annually.

BIS 1399–BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTERNSHIP (1-3 credits)
Internship in business information systems. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Frequency of offering: fall and spring term.

TITUSVILLE BULLETIN < Previous Page | Table of Contents | Next Page >

Home | Top of Page | Last Updated: Pitt Home | Find People | Contact Us