May 22, 2025  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Law and Justice (LAJ)

  
  
  • LAJ 497 - Forensics Capstone


    Description:
    A capstone course designed to assess student mastery of fundamental knowledge of forensics through submission of a portfolio of work collected throughout the program, and explore future opportunities. ANTH 497 and LAJ 497 are crosslisted; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: senior standing.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • LAJ 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LAJ 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Leadership (LEAD)

  
  • LEAD 101 - Foundations of Leadership


    Description:
    Simulation-heavy course purposed for developing a conceptual understanding of leadership across contexts. Knowledge acquisition of core leadership concepts (e.g., perspective-taking, decision-making, etc.) is reinforced through high-fidelity activities.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • LEAD 201 - Leading Others: Essential Skills


    Description:
    Students examine leadership theory and principles as they relate to group leadership situations. With emphasis on developing essential leadership skills and competencies, students apply learning in simulated classroom activities and through an affiliated service-learning program.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: LEAD 101.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • LEAD 301 - Organizational Leadership


    Description:
    Theory-driven, applied-oriented analysis of leadership in organizations.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: LEAD 101 and LEAD 201 or be permission.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • LEAD 401 - Leadership Experience


    Description:
    Project-based review and application of effective leadership principles and skills acquired through previous leadership curriculum.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: LEAD 101, and LEAD 201, and LEAD 301 or by permission.

    Credits: (5)


Library Science (LIS)

  
  • LIS 110 - Research Fundamentals


    Description:
    Designed for students new to research at the college level. Course explores knowledge of information sources, more effective searching technique familiarity of services for researchers.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • LIS 191 - Workshop


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. May be repeated up to 9 credits.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 201 - Foundations of Library and Information Science


    Description:
    Introductory course covering the history of libraries and information usage in contemporary society. The course will explore the role of libraries in the organization, preservation and dissemination of information and career opportunities in the discipline.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: LIS 110.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • LIS 291 - Workshop


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. May be repeated up to 9 credits.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 298 - Special Topic


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 310 - Information Literacy and User Services


    Description:
    This course will cover information-seeking theories, methods, and user behaviors. Principles and philosophies of library reference service, information literacy, reading, listening and viewing guidance, and information resources will be explored.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • LIS 314 - Technology in Library and Information Science


    Description:
    This course provides a review of the hardware and software used in libraries. Provides an introduction to technology tools, processes, and web applications that support the delivery of library services.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • LIS 345 - Library Research Methods and Information Literacy


    Description:

    Development of information literacy skills and theory through a discussion of internal and external information sources; knowledge of the organization of print and non-print resources; and creation of bibliographies, reports, and other academic materials. Open to all students.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LIS 391 - Workshop


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. May be repeated up to 9 credits.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 398 - Special Topic


    Description:
    Course content identified in schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit under different titles. Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 410 - Collection Development


    Description:
    Course covering the basic components of collection development and management. Topics to be explored will include selection, planning, budgeting and maintenance of library collections.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • LIS 411 - Introduction to Archives


    Description:
    Introductory course in archival studies. The history, development, and nature of work in the profession, the basics of collections management and development, intellectual control, preservation, conservation, and technological applications will be presented.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • LIS 412 - Library Management and Leadership


    Description:
    Course covering policies and procedure necessary for the effective operation of a library and information centers. The course will explore the policies and procedures required for budgeting, planning, promoting and assessing library and information programs.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • LIS 414 - Organization of Knowledge


    Description:
    This course provides an introduction to the organization of print and electronic resources. Topics to be covered include cataloging and classification of resources, use of controlled vocabularies, and intellectual access to those resources.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • LIS 415 - Role of the School Library Media Specialist


    Description:
    This course will provide an in-depth look at the role of the school library media specialist in the P-12 environment. The course will explore reader advisory services, professional educator standards, standards based information literacy instruction and the application of previous courses outcomes specific to P-12 education settings.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201 and LIS 310 and LIS 314 and LIS 410 and LIS 412 and LIS 414.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • LIS 490 - Library and Information Science Internship


    Description:
    This course will provide students with hands-on instruction and experience in a library, archive, museum or other information center. In coordination with the library faculty internship advisor, the student plans and completes an internship. Grade will be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201 and LIS 310 and LIS 314.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • LIS 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. May be repeated up to 9 credits.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 492 - School Library Media Clinical Experience


    Description:
    This course provides students with an opportunity to apply library  and information science course work in a supervised clinical experience in a P-12 library media center. Students will complete 40 hours of site based practicum and a final program portfolio. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201 and LIS 310 and LIS 314 and LIS 410 and LIS 412 and LIS 414 and LIS 415 and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LIS 498 - Special Topic


    Description:
    Course content identified in schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit under different titles.

    Credits: (1-6)


Management (MGT)

  
  • MGT 200 - Essential Skills for Business Professionals


    Description:
    This course develops the skills and insights necessary to effectively acquire, synthesize and disseminate knowledge as a business decision maker - skills essential for success in business school and standard abilities in high performance professionals.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 287 - Zero to One - Applied Product Development


    Description:
    This course focuses on learning the concepts and skills needed to generate a marketable innovation by taking student teams through their first four steps of product development process for their own potentially successful product/service. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MGT 200 or permission.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Students will learn basic concepts of the product development and innovation process. These processes include identification of industry characteristics, individual company competitive characteristics. Also the various methods for building multiple understandings of individuals and their individual understandings of varying artifacts across contexts. They will learn how this provides opportunities to create value.

     

    Quizzes over material needed for each stage and also over outside academic and practitioner readings for course.

    Students will practice developing and administering ethnographic and psychometric methods for apprehending knowledge about customers and their needs.

     

    Peer review of individual projects with expert appraisal of project progression. Review at end of stages of process. Projects are introduced with criteria and expectations. Students’ performance is ranked and feedback is provided by peers and instructors.

    Students will develop solutions to the problems that they have identified through the design and prototype development process.

     

    Peer and instructor review and by competitive/cooperative tournaments of projects. Projects are introduced with criteria and expectations. Students’ performance is ranked and feedback is provided by peers and instructors.

    Students will practice building relationships in and out of the class to leverage resources, information, and knowledge of others.

     

    Peer and instructor review of teamwork contributions. Mentor review of student progress on developing professional network.

    Students will develop a propensity for entrepreneurial thinking via dimensions such as hope, resiliency, effectual thinking and self efficacy for entrepreneurial activities.

     

    Students administered psychological measures pre and post course. Instructors of  course are charged with impacting students; entrepreneurial thinking.

     

     

     



  
  • MGT 288 - Intellectual Property and Prototype Development for Products and Services


    Description:
    This course develops the skills for service/product prototyping and also for filing/researching patent & copyright intellectual property. Students must be 18 or older. Open to all majors. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MGT 287.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
    Learner Outcome Activity (optional, but strongly suggested) Assessment
    Demonstrate knowledge of  fundamental terminology & concepts used in the design process, prototyping and intellectual property protection  Students will do this through ecture, readings, and personal research. Quiz
    Recognize and use the steps of the prototype design process to develop a market tested prototype. Readings. Students will conduct their own projects taking a situation from problem identification to prototyping and customer testing Project - written deliverable and presentation reviewed and graded by instructor via assignment rubric. 
    Recognize and apply the methods for finding existing art/technology use it to request permissions to use and to identify new ideas. Students will use problem from previous class (MGT 287) as opportunity to identify existing solutions. Project where students will research current patent/copyright holders, contacting them for permissions/requirements for use. Written and presentation project graded using rubric rubric by student peers and instructor.
    Apply the steps in the application for IP protection - trademarks, copyrights and patents. In class assignments performing prior art searches Graded written assignment with corresponding step in process. Final project on comprehensive copyright/patent idea graded by instructor.
    Demonstrate an improved propensity for entrepreneurial thinking via dimensions such as hope, resiliency, effectual thinking and self efficacy for entrepreneurial activities. Content delivery structured around application, effectual thinking, & value creation as a value.  Psychological surveys to students beginning and end of course. Improvement is expected on a group level across standard demographic definitions. Results reviewed by instructor and program director.


  
  • MGT 289 - Business Plan Development


    Description:
    This course develops the skills for developing, writing and presenting a business plan for profit/non-profit organizations. Students must be 18 or older. Open to all majors. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MGT 287.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
    Learner Outcome Activity (optional, but strongly suggested) Assessment
    Student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic functional sections of a business plan mean well enough to use them in analyses. Lecture, workshops and discussions about each component of a business plan. Students will write each functional section as graded assignment. They will review other’s assignments and receive peer reviews themselves. Assignment reviewed and graded by instructor.
    Student will relate fundamental elements of a business model depending on professional stakeholder - ie. banker, investor, partner, supplier, regulator Lecture and assignments concerning value creation and organiziation environmental analysis.  Quizzes will evaluate and motivate concept retention. Graded assignment of industry analysis section of plan will assess ability to relate these elements to the standards of grading rubric. 
    Students will evaluate others’ work, provding advice, while assessing the value of others’ advice to themselves.  Students will be given presentation on effective peer review. Students will use peer review systems such as Canvas, peer discussion, or paper reviews including professional participants on assignments for each section of business plan development. Assignments will be peer reviewed and grades influenced by peer appraisals. Reivews that students provide on their peers will be graded by rubric for facets such as relevance to assignment, relevance to the writer’s intent and identification of errors or areas for improvement by instructor. 
    Demonstrate an improved propensity for entrepreneurial thinking via dimensions such as hope, resiliency, effectual thinking and self efficacy for entrepreneurial activities. Content delivery structured around application, effectual thinking, & value creation as a value.  Psychological surveys to students beginning and end of course. Improvement is expected on a group level across standard demographic definitions. Results reviewed by instructor and program director.


  
  • MGT 380 - Organizational Management


    Description:
    Principles of management class for non-business majors. Introduces students to the history and development of management ideas and contemporary practice. Overview of all the major elements of the managerial function. MGT 380 and MGT 382 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: this course is only available to non-business majors. College of business majors or pre-majors should be enrolling in MGT 382 instead of MGT 380, and MKT 362 instead of MKT 360.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 382 - Principles of Management


    Description:
    History of management thought and practice, challenges of contemporary management, organizational theory, human behavioral aspects of management, introduce strategic management process. Open to Business majors only. MGT 382 and MGT 380 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ECON 201 and admission to a CB major; or, admission to a College of Business Graduate Program.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 386 - Principles of Organizational Behavior


    Description:
    Applied and conceptual analysis of behavior within organizations. Involves leadership, motivation, communications, group processes, decision-making, climate, and culture.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 380 or MGT 382.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 389 - Business and Society


    Description:
    This managerial-focused course interweaves ethics into a survey of topics and issues pertinent to the business, government, and society relationship. Major themes of the course are social responsibility, business ethics, ethical decision-making, sustainability, and ethical policy and practice. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 380 or MGT 382.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
    Learner Outcomes Assessments
    Describe the demands placed on businesses from relevant stakeholders quizzes and/or essays
    Define the role of business in society  quizzes and/or essays
    Critically recognize and respond to ethical workplace dilemmas  case analysis and/or essays
    Appraise the influence of ethics on business strategies case analysis and/or essays
    Evaluate the impact of commitment to social responsibility on businesses and their communities case analysis and/or essays


  
  • MGT 394 - Legal Considerations in Sport Business


    Description:
    An exploration of the relationship between sports and the law. Issues to be explored include liability, legal rights of employees and athletes, as well as managing the legal risk in the sports profession.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: BUS 241 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25; OR (declaration of a Sports Business minor or certificate).

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 395 - Leadership in Business Organizations


    Description:
    Examination of historical and current practices in leading business organizations.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 382 AND admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and (MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173) and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate gpa of 2.25; (OR, MGT 380 AND declaration of a Sport Business minor or certificate)

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 477 - Global Leadership and Culture


    Description:
    Leadership and developmental relationships across cultures, cultural influences on leadership attributes, behaviors, and performance; leader development, self-assessment of leader competencies.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MGT 382 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MGT 380 and admission to the Integrated Energy Management Program).

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 478 - Leadership Capstone


    Description:
    Culminating learning experience that explores knowledge of effective leadership acquired through all previous leadership curriculum. Involves application and evaluation of: students’ leader competencies, knowledge of leadership theory, values, and ethics.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 382 and MGT 395 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 482 - Advanced Organizational Behavior


    Description:
    MGT 482 builds on the foundations and theories of MGT 386 by providing students with an advanced understanding of the field of organizational behavior. Students will be challenged to develop and improve their leadership knowledge and skills, and they will also learn to apply, integrate, and problem-solve using emerging management research.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 386 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 483 - Decision Making and Organizational Change


    Description:
    This course analyzes the synergetic relationship between leadership, decision making and organizational change. It combines theory and applied practice to inform students of current studies on how effective decisions are made, how bad decisions can be avoided and how to implement change resulting from good decisions. The dual aspects of the decision-making process: intuitive and analytical will be covered, and the respective values of both will be highlighted.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 382 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 484 - International Management


    Description:
    A comparative study of management in selected countries as well as an analysis of key managerial problems encountered in the multinational corporation.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 382 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 487 - Entrepreneurism and Small Business Management


    Description:
    Investigation of entrepreneurism and small business management issues. Students  learn to perform feasibility studies and develop business plans. Small business challenges in marketing, finance, etc., will also be addressed.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 382 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MGT 488 - Plunge Class


    Description:
    This course is the capstone of the entrepreneurship minor, providing fundamental knowledge for starting a business, helping students leverage their prior knowledge from the program, and mentoring them while they start their own business. Students must have minimum $250 to file for state/federal licensing as member of student partnership with other students. Minimum of $1000 if filing alone. May be repeated up to 12 credits. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 251 and MGT 200 and MGT 287 and MGT 288 and MGT 289 and MKT 360.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
    Learner Outcome Activity (optional, but strongly suggested) Assessment
    Students will distinguish the  philosophies of the types of revenue based organizational models and governmental based organizational models. Lecture, readings and research guided by instructor on preferable organization form for their venture. Students will file local, state, federal permits and financial institution requirements to initiate as a legitimate profit or non-profit organization.
    Students will apply the principles of causal and effectual reasoning.   With help of readings and lecture/discussions, students will conduct self-inventories of intellectual, social, professional and financial assets to gain a sense of affordable loss for this project. They will also engage in planning for developing themselves along these four areas.  Graded assignments consisting of personal inventories, implementation plans and task lists will be evalauted by instructor and shared with peers. 
    Students will employ the fundamental factors and steps needed starting and growing an organization well enough to start an organization. Students will work as a collegial support group through milestone process including points such as establishing their organization, creating partnership agreements and an exit plan for their ventures. Instructors provide information and mentoring through process. Students will start organizations by achieving milestones for grade credit and progress on their venture to first sale. 
    Student will recognize the concepts of cognitive bias, retrospective rationality to explain their own behavior and hazards they may experience in their own decision making. Readings, presentations and exercises on cognitive bias and entrepreneurial reasoning and the leveraging of diverse perspectives to create value will support the course’s requirement that students not create another look-alike organization that already is in their market.  Quizzes will measure student understanding of terminology and concepts. Reflective assignment at end of course requires the student to incorporate concepts into retrospective analysis of their efforts to see the future. Presentation graded by instructor using rubric.
    Demonstrate an improved propensity for entrepreneurial thinking via dimensions such as hope, resiliency, effectual thinking and self efficacy for entrepreneurial activities. Content delivery structured around application, effectual thinking, & value creation as a value.  Psychological surveys to students beginning and end of course. Improvement is expected on a group level across standard demographic definitions. Results reviewed by instructor and program director.


  
  • MGT 489 - Strategic Management


    Description:
    Basic policy decisions involved in managing the total enterprise.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: completion of the college of business core classes (ECON 202 and FIN 370 and SCM 310 and MIS 386 and MKT 362 and MGT 382 and (MGT 200 or BUS 301) and (ADMG 385 or COM 345 or ENG 310) with a minimum grade of a C- in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25 AND senior standing AND completed application for graduation; (OR admission to a College of Business Graduate Program).

    Credits: (5)


Management Information System (MIS)

  
  • MIS 320 - Business Process Analysis and Systems


    Description:
    Addresses the role of business processes and enterprise information systems employed by industry. Employs an industry simulation to illustrate the integrative impact of business decisions involving forecasting, operations, distribution, purchasing, finance and other traditional functions.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequistes: junior standing and completion of BUS 102 or IT 101 or CS 101.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Recognize the importance of business processes and the role of information in supporting process integration in modern organizations

     

    Examination/Assignments

    Diagram fundamental business processes such as accounting, procurement, fulfilment, production, inventory and warehouse management, and material planning.

     

    Process mapping assignment

    Outline the various types of data necessary to support different business processes.

     

    Exam and interactive case study

    Apply the tools and systems available in a recognized enterprise resources planning system to collect and analyzed business processes in a simulated environment.

     

    Interactive simulation assignments

    Prepare and apply changes to decision variables to improve performance in a simulated operating environment involving demand, distribution, operations, purchasing, inventory and

      other related processes.

     

    Interactive simulation and case analysis. Presentation.

    Prepare and apply changes to decision variables to improve performance in a simulated operating environment involving demand, distribution, operations, purchasing, inventory and

    other related processes.

     

    Interactive case analysis, system simulation, case competition and presentation.



  
  • MIS 386 - Management Information Systems


    Description:
    Use of computer-based information systems in all functional areas of business. Computer and information technology, resources, management, and end-user decision making, and system development.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: BUS 221 and admission to a college of business major; or admission to a College of Business Graduate program.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MIS 460 - Applied Business Analytics


    Description:
    Application of business intelligence tools and techniques to retrieve and analyze data and implement business decisions in a dynamic simulated environment. Employs leading industry based enterprise management, business intelligence tools and simulations.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MIS 386 with a minimum grade of C AND admission to a college of business major) AND completion of the college of business foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MIS 386 with a minimum grade of C AND declaration of any business minor or certificate); OR (MIS 386 with a minimum grade of C AND admission to the Integrated Energy Management Program).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Discuss the role of data in supporting management decision making

     

    Presentation, Examination, Assignments

    Apply the fundamentals of data mining technologies to common business decisions.

     

    Assignments, competitive simulations and case analysis.

    Prepare a data mining application using industry-based enterprise management system.

     

    Assignments

    Distinguish among the various data warehousing models.

     

    Examinations and assignments

    Create a series of data analysis to address specific business decisions related to management, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, accounting and human resources.

     

    Assignments, competitive simulations and case analysis.

    Create a series of performance dashboards and employ the dashboards to evaluate performance, assess options and apply changes to improve performance in a simulated environment.

     

    Assignments, competitive simulations and case analysis.




Marketing (MKT)

  
  • MKT 360 - Principles of Marketing


    Description:
    Principles of marketing class for non-business majors. Explores the function and processes of marketing, introducing students to the fundamental marketing concepts. MKT360 and MKT362 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: this course is only available to non-business majors. College of business majors or pre-majors should be enrolling in MGT 382 instead of MGT 380 and MKT 362 instead of MKT 360.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 362 - Essential Marketing Concepts


    Description:
    Introduction to the principles of marketing, creating, communicating, and delivering superior customer value, choosing target markets, managing customer relations. MKT360 and MKT362 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ECON 201 and BUS 221 and admission to a College of Business major; OR, admission to a College of Business Graduate Program.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 364 - Marketing Promotion Management


    Description:
    Communication problems of marketing goods and services to consumers and industrial buyers; advertising management, personal selling, and sales promotion; analysis for the promotion mix; and public interest in marketing communication.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 365 - International Marketing


    Description:
    Marketing functions involved in doing business internationally, environmental conditions affecting international trade, and problems of securing employment internationally.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MKT 360 and admission to the Integrated Energy Management Program).

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 370 - Sports Marketing and Sponsorship


    Description:
    This course takes a strong industry focus to the study of sports marketing. Work examines the range of promotional strategies and tactics used by different leagues/sport businesses to attract and retain sports fans. Additional topics include the nature of effective sports sponsorship campaigns.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MKT 360 and declaration of a Sport Business minor or certificate).

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 371 - Sponsorship and Promotion in Sport Business


    Description:
    Examination of sport sponsorship, sales, implementation, and evaluation; communication between sport sellers and consumers through advertising, sales promotion, public relations, and other forms of communication.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MKT 360 and declaration of a Sport Business minor or certificate).

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 372 - Revenue Generation and Finance in Sport Business


    Description:
    Examination of historical and current practice in revenue generation and financing of sport organizations, including public and private sources of revenue.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MKT 360 and declaration of a Sport Business minor or certificate).

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 376 - Foundations of Digital Marketing


    Description:
    Explores the impact of digital media on consumer behavior and marketing strategies. Provides an overview of digital metrics and analytics, online business models, future trends, and ethical implications of digital marketing.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MKT 468 - Consumer Behavior


    Description:
    An introduction to analysis of the consumer as a basis for marketing decisions. The analysis concerns who buys what, how the consumer uses the product, the significance of the product to the consumer, and the buying process.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 with a grade of C or higher and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 469 - Market Research


    Description:
    Application of research to economic and business problems; tools of research design; planning investigations; gathering, organizing, and interpreting data; and presentation of findings. (Not open to students with credit in ECON 426.)

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 with a grade of C or higher and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 470 - Marketing Problems and Policy


    Description:
    The capstone course for the marketing specialty. Use case analysis and other techniques to develop marketing decision skills and policy determination abilities. By permission.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 and MKT 468 and MKT 469 with a grade of C or higher and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MKT 476 - Advanced Digital Marketing


    Description:
    Application of digital marketing theories and concepts to real-world cases and projects.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 and MKT 376 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)


Mathematics (MATH)

  
  • MATH 100A - Pre-Algebra


    Description:
    This course is designed to prepare students for college mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts underlying algebra. Grade will be XC. redits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: either 390 or below on SAT, 15 or below on ACT, or 38 or below on Pre-Algebra compass test.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 100B - Introductory Algebra


    Description:
    This course is designed to prepare students for college mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts of algebra. Grade will be XC. Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: either 400-490 on SAT, or 16-18 on ACT, or 39-49 on Pre-Algebra compass test.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 100C - Intermediate Algebra


    Description:
    This course is designed to prepare students for college-level precalculus mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts needed to be successful in precalculus. Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: either at least 500 on SAT, or 19 on ACT, or a Compass score of either 50-Pre-Algebra, 26-Algebra, 31-College Algebra, or 31-Trigonometry, or completed MATH 100B or higher level math course and must receive advising from the academic advising center.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 101 - Mathematics in the Modern World


    Description:
    Selected topics from the historical development and applications of mathematics together with their relationship to the development of our present society. Basic Skills 4 - Math.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either at least 500 on the SAT, 19 on the ACT, a Compass test score of either 50-Pre-Algebra, 26-Algebra, 31-College Algebra, or 31-Trigonometry, or completed MATH 100B or a higher level math class.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math.

  
  • MATH 102 - Mathematical Decision Making


    Description:
    Selected topics from probability, statistics, and mathematical decision making with real-world application. Basic Skills 5 - Reasoning.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either at least 500 on the SAT, 19 on the ACT, a Compass test score of either 50-Pre-Algebra, 26-Algebra, 31-College Algebra, or 31-Trigonometry, or completed MATH 100B or a higher level math class.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 5 - Reasoning.

  
  • MATH 130 - Finite Mathematics


    Description:
    The language of sets, counting procedures, introductory probability, decision making, and introductory descriptive statistics. Meets General Education “reasoning” requirement and prepares student for introductory statistics courses in various departments. Basic Skills 5 - Reasoning.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either at least 500 on the SAT, 19 on the ACT, a Compass test score of either 50-Pre-Algebra, 26-Algebra, 31-College Algebra, or 31-Trigonometry, or completed MATH 100B or a higher level math class.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 5 - Reasoning.

  
  • MATH 153 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics I


    Description:
    A foundation course which stresses those algebraic and elementary function concepts together with the manipulative skills essential to the study of calculus. Basic Skills 4 - Math.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 100C with a grade of C or higher; or a score of 18 or higher on the Intermediate Math Placement Test, or a score of 66 or higher on the Compass Algebra test.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math.

  
  • MATH 154 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics II


    Description:
    A continuation of MATH 153 with emphasis on trigonometric functions, vectors, systems of equations, the complex numbers, and an introduction to analytic geometry. Basic Skills 4 - Math.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MATH 153 with a grade of C or higher, a score of 17 or higher on the Advanced Math Placement Test, or a score of 46 or higher on the Compass College Algebra Test.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math.

  
  • MATH 155 - Pre-Calculus Review


    Description:
    An accelerated review of topics necessary for success in calculus with a focus on linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, trigonometric functions, and their inverses. Intended only for students continuing to calculus.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: COMPASS score of 46+ on college algebra or 31+ on trigonometry or advanced math placement.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 164 - Foundations of Arithmetic


    Description:
    Structure of the real number system. Properties of and operations on integers, rationals, decimal representation, percentages, proportion, graphing, and elementary problem solving. Recommended for the prospective elementary school teacher. Basic Skills 4 - Math.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: 45 earned credits, and either at least a 500 on the SAT, a 19 on the ACT, or a score of 50 on the Compass test.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math.

  
  • MATH 170 - Intuitive Calculus


    Description:
    An intuitive approach to the differential and integral calculus specifically designed for students in the behavioral, managerial, and social sciences. Not open to students with credit for MATH 172 or higher. Basic Skills 4 - Math.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MATH 153 with a grade of C or higher or a score of 19 or higher on the Advanced Placement Test.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math.

  
  • MATH 172 - Calculus I


    Description:
    Theory, techniques, and applications of differentiation and integration of the elementary functions. Basic Skills 4 - Math.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MATH 154 with a grade of C or higher, a score of 19 on the Advanced Math Placement Test, or a score of 46 or higher on the Compass Trigonometry test.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math.

  
  • MATH 173 - Calculus II


    Description:
    Theory, techniques, and applications of differentiation and integration of the elementary functions.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 172 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 207 - Mathematics Honors Seminar - Lower Level


    Description:
    Introduction to new areas of mathematics. Exposure to open problems in mathematics, and to the practice of modern research mathematics. May be repeated up to 12 credits.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MATH 216 - Number and Operations 2


    Description:
    This course focuses on the conceptual and procedural understanding of number and operations including patterns, proportional reasoning, percentages, integer operations and models, number theory, and irrational numbers. Concepts are taught from a problem solving perspective.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 100C with a grade of C or higher or score of 66 or higher on the Compass Algebra test.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 226 - Geometry and Measurement


    Description:
    This course focuses on the conceptual and procedural understanding of geometry and measurement including shapes, rigid motions, similarity, congruence, spatial reasoning, proof and measurement. Concepts are taught from a problem solving perspective using appropriate technology.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 216.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 232 - Discrete Modeling for Middle-level Teachers


    Description:
    Discrete models including recurrence relations finite differences, logic, applications of graph theory, applications of linear programming, and simple combinatorics.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MATH 164 and MATH 250.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 250 - Intuitive Geometry for Elementary Teachers


    Description:
    An intuitive approach to the geometry topics relative to the elementary school curriculum.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 164 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 251 - Probability and Statistics for Elementary Teachers


    Description:
    This course for elementary and middle grades preservice teachers is an introduction to probability and statistics. Concepts will be explored individually and cooperatively using manipulatives, simulations, and other appropriate methods.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 164.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 260 - Sets and Logic


    Description:
    Essentials of mathematical proofs, including use of quantifiers and principles of valid inference. Set theory as a mathematical system.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MATH 173 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 172 and CS 301 with grades of C or higher.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 265 - Linear Algebra I


    Description:
    Vector spaces, linear systems, matrices, and determinants.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 173 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 272 - Multivariable Calculus I


    Description:
    Differential and integral calculus of multivariable functions and related topics.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 173 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 273 - Multivariable Calculus II


    Description:
    Differential and integral calculus of multivariable functions and related topics.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 272 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MATH 299 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • MATH 299E - Orientation Seminar: Secondary Mathematics


    Description:
    Introductory seminar for new mathematics education students focusing on problem solving, technical presentation of solutions, and electronic portfolio preparation.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: admission to the teaching secondary math major, and application to the Teacher Certification Program. Corequisite: EFC 210.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MATH 299S - Seminar - Math Major Orientation


    Description:
    Introductory seminar for new math majors, focusing on requirements and preparation for the math major. Students will learn appropriate software which will be used in future math major courses.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: acceptance in mathematics major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 306 - Middle-level Mathematics Standards Review


    Description:
    This course focuses on conceptual, procedural, and pedagogical understanding of the mathematics required for the middle-level mathematics endorsement. This is an on-line course.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MATH 102 and MATH 153.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MATH 311 - Statistical Concepts and Methods


    Description:
    Hands-on activities for exploring data. Surveys, planned experiments, and observational studies. Modeling, sampling distributions, and statistical inference. MINITAB statistical computing language introduced and used extensively.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MATH 130 or MATH 173 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 314 - Probability and Statistics


    Description:
    This course is a calculus-based introduction to probability statistics. Topics include the basic rules of probability, random variables, continuous and discrete probability distributions, moments, sampling distributions for common statistics, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 173 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 320 - History of Mathematics


    Description:
    A study of the development of mathematics and the personalities involved.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 260 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 321 - Math WEST-E Prep


    Description:
    Prerequisite: Students must be admitted into the mathematics education major or minor. Fully online course designed to prepare teacher candidates for the WEST-E in mathematics. Topics include mathematical processes, number and operation, algebra and function, measurement and geometry, statistics and probability, discrete mathematics and calculus. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 265 with a C or higher.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MATH 322 - Assessment of Student Learning for Mathematics Teachers


    Description:
    Candidates will create assessment plans organized around big ideas and essential questions from the Washington State Standards of Student Assessment. Finally, candidates will learn how to develop and implement assessment tasks to identify their student’s mathematical performance and plan further instruction.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: EFC 210, EFC 310, and MATH 299E and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 323 - Teaching Middle-level Mathematics


    Description:
    Teacher candidates will use research-based best practices to plan, teach, and assess lessons aligned with the CCSS-Math in middle school classrooms (40 hours observation and instruction).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: admission to the middle-level math major Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 324 - Methods and Materials in Mathematics-Secondary


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: EFC 320, MATH 322, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and conditional or full admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Corequisite: EFC 210.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 325 - Instructional Practices for Teaching Mathematics


    Description:
    Mathematics teacher candidates will practice planning, teaching, and assessing mathematics activities with emphasis on standard-based curriculum, problems solving, teaching for understanding, equity, and technology. Candidates will discuss and implement technology to improve their impact on student learning.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: EFC 320, and MATH 324.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 330 - Discrete Mathematics


    Description:
    Topics from logic, combinatorics, counting techniques, graph theory, and theory of finite-state machines.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 260 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 331 - Continuous Models


    Description:
    Students will use multiple integrals, line integrals, and differential equations to model physical situations.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MATH 272 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 332 - Discrete Models


    Description:
    Discrete models including graph theory, difference equations, and the models of social choice, inherent logic combinatorics, and algebra.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to the mathematics education major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

 

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