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Liberal Studies: Health Care Administration (LSHCA) |
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LSHCA 200 Introduction to Health Care Administration 6 Credits
This seminar provides an overview of health care administration in health care institutions. Topics include: major issues in health care delivery; the organization and management of hospitals and other health care facilities; public health; health care economics; public policy and legal issues; long-term care; managed care; and the conceptual, technical, and human skills of health care administration.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSHCA 220 Public Policy and Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration 6 Credits
A focus on public policy and legal issues confronting the health care administrator is provided. Topics include: understanding the politics of health care; governmental influences in health care issues; regulation of health care; provider/patient relationship; professional liability; and access to health care.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSHCA 240 Long-term Care Administration 6 Credits
This seminar provides detail in the delivery of health care services for patients who require long-term care, such as the elderly, the chronically disabled, pediatric cases, and persons with AIDS. Topics include: residential models; day program models; home care; assessing care; rehabilitation; human resource management of long-term care workers; networking with other agencies; team approaches to care; and ethical issues.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSHCA 260 Managed Care Systems 6 Credits
The issues which are related to the administration of managed care are studied, including: health maintenance organizations; existing managed care models; health insurance; risk management; physician/care system relationships; contractual arrangements between hospitals and other health care providers; quality care; patient satisfaction; and the recruitment of subscribers.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSHCA 300 Current Issues In Health Care Administration 6 Credits
This seminar addresses the most pressing current issues about which a health care administrator must have knowledge.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 12 LSHCA credits (with a minimum grade of C).
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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Liberal Studies: Human Resource Management (LSHRM) |
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LSHRM 200 Introduction to Human Resource Management 6 Credits
This introductory seminar examines personnel and human resource management as well as its environment. Personnel planning, forecasting, affirmative action planning, personnel recruitment (including external and internal staffing concepts), compensation, benefits, labor-management relations, and safety issues are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSHRM 220 Legal Issues in Human Resource Management 6 Credits
This course provides a focus on the legislative and administrative laws affecting the human resource professional. Topics to be covered include: a historical overview of employee-related legislation; labor-management relations; grievance and dispute resolution; hiring and termination protocols; safety and health; harassment; and discrimination.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSHRM 240 Leadership and Strategic Planning in Human Resource Management 6 Credits
The role of the human resource manager as both leader and planner within the context of an organization is examined. Topics to be covered include: observing and diagnosing an organization; the positioning of human resources within an organization; planning and forecasting for human resource needs; fiscal considerations in human resource planning; theories of teamwork and motivation; and research in the planning process.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSHRM 260 Compensation and Benefits 6 Credits
This seminar analyzes the evolution and current practices of employee compensation and benefits. Topics to be studied include: development of compensation programs; job development and evaluation; wage and salary structures; gain-sharing; workers compensation; pension plans; employee assistance programs; cafeteria benefits; insurance; family leave; and out-placement.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSHRM 300 Current Issues in Human Resource Management 6 Credits
This seminar addresses the most pressing current issues about which a human resource manager must have knowledge.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 12 LSHRM credits (with a minimum grade of C).
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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Liberal Studies: History (LSHST) |
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LSHST 200 The American Experience 6 Credits
This course studies the evolution of the American nation with an in-depth analysis of those experiences in American history which have had a profound impact on the country’s development.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only
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LSHST 201 History and Social Systems 6 Credits
This course emphasizes the role of human behavior in the development of American history. Students will gain an understanding of the sociological forces that have shaped history and our world. Special focus is placed upon the emigration of people from other parts of the world and how the internal population movements shaped our present time. A major part of the course is a study of history that examines the social, political, anthropological and military themes that have developed different generations of Americans, and that have formed the world we live in.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Liberal Studies Core Course
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students.
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Liberal Studies: Humanities (LSHUM) |
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LSHUM 200 Human Potential and the Arts 6 Credits
Human Potential and the Arts is an interdisciplinary study of the role which works of art have in human society. This course examines how these works can be more effectively analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated in relation to the role they play in the realization of each person’s full potential as a human being. Representative works from such areas as literature, film, drama, music, dance, painting, architecture, and sculpture are examined in detail.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Liberal Studies Core Course
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSHUM 201-210 Foreign Language and Culture 6 Credits Each
Each of these individual courses is an interdisciplinary examination of a nation’s major artistic, economic, linguistic, mythical, political, religious, and social character. Each course includes the equivalent of Elementary Foreign Language II as well as an interdisciplinary cultural study. Satisfying the Liberal Studies Foreign Language Core requirement, these courses are particularly useful for business executives who must be both knowledgeable about the milieu of international markets and able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental elements of communication in the language of the target nation.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 , LSLIT 110 , and Elementary Foreign Language Level I or its equivalent.
Liberal Studies Foreign Core Course
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only. Specific language courses are available on a rotating schedule.
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LSHUM 285-289 Area Studies 6 Credits Each
Each course offers a historical examination of a culture other than American. Areas of study may include ancient Greece, modern Latin America, contemporary China, modern Africa, or Renaissance Italy. An interdisciplinary examination of that culture’s social, political, mythical, religious, economic, and linguistic character and development is also an integral part of this course.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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Liberal Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies (LSINT) |
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LSINT 105 Experience, Learning, and Identity 6 Credits
This 6-credit integrated learning experience assists the adult learner in making his/her transition into the academic world and, more specifically, into the Liberal Studies Degree Program. Designed to introduce the student to the knowledge, skills, and processes acquired through the 6-credit seminar experience, the content which is stressed in this course includes self-assessment of goals, academic skills, critical reading, active listening, and reflective writing. Thoughtful discussions through the use of selected topics from education, literature, philosophy, psychology, natural sciences, religion, and social sciences are also included. Students develop a common Experiential Learning Project which becomes a model for their subsequent independent Experiential Learning Projects which they will develop and present in their remaining 6-credit seminars.
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSINT 209 Portfolio Development I 2 Credits
A portfolio consists of the identification, description, and documentation of prior learning which can be equated to college-level learning. Hence, this course is designed to provide: (1) an orientation to the process of awarding college credit for prior learning; (2) the ability to equate college-level learning experiences to actual courses taught at either Neumann University or at other regionally accredited colleges and/or universities which would normally be accepted as transfer credit; (3) a perception of prior learning in relation to personal and professional educational goals; and (4) knowledge of and practice with the skills necessary to develop a portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
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LSINT 210 Portfolio Development II 1 Credit
Portfolio Development II serves as a continuation of work done in LSINT 209 and is open to all students who have successfully completed LSINT 209 . This course helps students to complete the development of their portfolios and places particular emphasis on describing, supporting, and documenting potentially creditable prior learning which was identified in LSINT 209 .
Prerequisite(s): LSINT 209 .
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LSINT 490 Themes in Interdisciplinary Study 6 Credits
Drawing upon and incorporating the methods and contents of academic disciplines within the Liberal Studies Degree Program Core, this course creates an integrated learning experience which explores significant and values-charged themes from varying philosophical perspectives. This seminar is a capstone study learning experience which unifies the Liberal Studies Degree Program Core Curriculum as it reflects, conveys, and is guided by the Franciscan philosophy and Mission of Neumann University. LSINT 490 is a requirement for all students who are seeking a degree in Liberal Studies.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 , LSLIT 110 , and 42 credits of additional course work.
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Liberal Studies: Literature (LSLIT) |
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LSLIT 110 Literature and the Adult Experience 6 Credits
In this seminar, students learn journal, expository, and argumentative writing and are introduced to literary concepts relating to fundamental genres and conventions. Basic word processing is taught as part of the writing process. The major types of the literature studied in the course are short stories, poems, plays, and essays which explore adult development and other issues.
Liberal Studies Core Course
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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Liberal Studies: Mathematics (LSMAT) |
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LSMAT 200 Contemporary Mathematics 6 Credits
This Mathematics Core seminar addresses the use of mathematics in contemporary society. The topics addressed are the mathematics of social choice, management science, exploratory data analysis, and recursion theory.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Liberal Studies Core Course
Open to Liberal Studies students only.
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Liberal Studies: Management (LSMGT) |
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LSMGT 356 Appraisal, Coaching, and Counseling 6 Credits
The manager’s role as coach and counselor within the organizational setting is examined. Topics include: distinguishing between coaching and counseling; techniques and strategies in coaching; counseling; and appraising subordinates. The role of effective coaching, counseling, and appraisal systems as they relate to organizational growth and success are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): LSBUS 200 .
Open to Liberal Studies students only.
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LSMGT 365 International Management and Leadership 6 Credits
This seminar in international business management focuses on the influence of culture, law, politics, technology, and economic constraints in the modern industrial milieu. Students examine national and international managerial systems and their interrelationships as well as analyze the structure and role of the multinational corporation in an international environment.
Prerequisite(s): LSBUS 200 or permission of instructor.
Open to Liberal Studies students only.
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Liberal Studies: Political Science (LSPOL) |
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LSPOL 215 The Family and the Law 6 Credits
Students analyze the impact of law on marriage, parent and child relations, and the state of the family. Specific areas of study include pre-marital and marital property; separation, divorce, and annulment; parental care; adoption; preserving the family unit; the family in crisis (problems of alcoholism, delinquency, divorce, and separation); and the rights of the family.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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Liberal Studies: Psychology (LSPSY) |
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LSPSY 200 Introduction to Psychology 6 Credits
Physiological, psychological, and social derivations of human behavior are examined in the light of current psychological theory and concepts.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 . Completion of LSPSY 200 is required before taking any other LSPSY course.
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSPSY 220 Human Development 6 Credits
Every individual is unique, but their uniqueness is shaped by processes and forces which are common to all human beings. This course examines the human being from a developmental perspective. Through texts, class discussion, and student projects, significant stages and processes in human development are described and analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): LSPSY 200 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSPSY 240 Psychopathology, Diagnosis, and Remediation 6 Credits
This advanced seminar examines psychological diagnostic procedures, classification, and symptomatology of psychopathology as well as an overview of the principal forms of therapy.
Prerequisite(s): LSPSY 200 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSPSY 245 Interpersonal and Group Processes 6 Credits
The nature of small groups and group interactions are evaluated in this course. Topics include: interpersonal communication, leadership, decision-making, group pressure, persuasion, and attitude formation.
Prerequisite(s): LSPSY 200 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSPSY 260 Topics in Clinical Counseling 6 Credits
Students interested in psychological service delivery are introduced to the tools and processes which are used by mental health workers. Topics include: the variety of work arenas for the mental health worker; diagnostic process and assessment techniques; direct service delivery models, including counseling and psychotherapy; and indirect service delivery models, such as consultation and organizational development.
Prerequisite(s): LSPSY 200 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSPSY 300 Current Issues in Psychology 6 Credits
This seminar addresses the most pressing current issues in the field of psychology.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 12 LSPSY credits (with a minimum grade of C).
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSPSY 346 Theories of Personality Development 6 Credits
The major theories of personality and human development and their application to all phases of the human life span are explored in this seminar. The psychodynamic, behavioristic, humanistic, and cognitive viewpoints are examined, along with the current issues and problems which are frequently encountered in the study of childhood, adolescence, maturity, aging, and dying.
Prerequisite(s): LSPSY 200 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSPSY 350 Psychology of Parenthood 6 Credits
This study of psychology and parenthood includes such topics as: biological and evolutionary consideration; psychological experience of pregnancy and childbirth; parental roles of the mothering person and the fathering person; and the psychological influences of parents on children and children on parents. The emotional needs of parents and children, parental responsibilities and satisfactions, the family as a system, intergenerational considerations (e.g., grandparents), the one-parent family, and marriage without children are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): LSPSY 200 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSPSY 355 Dreams and Altered States of Consciousness 6 Credits
This introduction to the study of altered states examines such areas as definitions, varieties, histories of study, methods of study, physiological and psychological models, issues of personal growth, and public policy. Other topics include dreams and other sleep-related states, such as reverie, fantasy, and creative inspiration; rite and symbol in altered states; meditation and mystical experience; hypnosis, biofeedback, and autogenic training; states chemically induced and facilitated; paranormal perception and action; play, sex, and dying as altered states; and ethical and professional issues in the use of altered states.
Prerequisite(s): LSPSY 200 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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Liberal Studies: Science (LSSCI) |
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LSSCI 200 Science and Society 6 Credits
The effects of the natural sciences and technology on the individual and contemporary society are examined in this course as students explore the sciences and their relationships to social, political, and economic issues. Areas of study vary each semester. Topics of study may include such biological topics as genetics, population, health issues, or ecology; or such physical science areas as physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, and astronomy. This broad view of science and its impact on society incorporates methods of scientific inquiry and problem-solving techniques through which specific topics are investigated, developed, connected, and applied to both the individual and contemporary society. Relationships between the science disciplines and their connections with current events are also examined.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Liberal Studies Core Course
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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Liberal Studies: Sociology (LSSOC) |
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LSSOC 200 Dynamics of Social Change 6 Credits
This course offers students a survey of the sociological dynamic which impacts on social order and change. A macro-view of this dynamic is applied to such contemporary issues and problems as inequality, racism, sexism, poverty, alienation, education, and change in Third World countries.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSSOC 337 Socialwork: Theory and Practice 6 Credits
As an introduction to the primary methods of social work intervention, this course focuses on core knowledge which includes: individual casework skills, group process skills, community organization, and advocacy. In addition, students explore the diversity of social work career opportunities in both the public and private sectors. A practical component of this course stresses interviewing skills and implications that are frequently associated with the social worker’s “Code of Ethics.”
Prerequisite(s): LSSOC 200 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSSOC 339 Child and Family: A Socialwork Approach 6 Credits
Students explore social work’s historic commitment to and methods of treatment which are available to children and their families in their social context. The course also examines the emergence and distinctive treatment components of community-based intensive family treatment programs.
Prerequisite(s): LSSOC 200 . Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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Liberal Studies: Theology (LSTHE) |
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LSTHE 200 Ideals in Conflict 6 Credits
By providing a formal definition for both theology and philosophy, including their similarities and essential differences, this course explores some of the major ethical issues of contemporary human experience. Special attention is given to ways of understanding issues which seem to oppose or are in tension with one another: science and revelation; reason and faith; as well as human concern and law. The meaning and significance of human decision-making in relation to such life/death issues as war and euthanasia are also examined. Theological and philosophical understandings converge and are applied to moral questions during class discussions and projects.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Liberal Studies Core Course
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only
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LSTHE 201 Comparative Religions 6 Credits
This seminar examines the concept of God and the relationship of God to the individual as well as the meaning and purpose of human life. The ways in which humankind has attempted to communicate with its deities are also explored. Through lectures, discussions, and guest speakers, students compare the answers to these fundamental issues as set forth in the teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The seminar takes a historical approach to understanding theology.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Liberal Studies Core Course
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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LSTHE 275 The Mystery of Death 6 Credits
There have always been unanswered questions about dying and death. Is death the end or just the beginning? Is there another life beyond this one? Is there a return to this life after death, even if in another form? Are there people who have died and come back to life? This coruse addresses these and many other related questions.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 .
Open to Liberal Studies Degree students only.
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Liberal Studies: Independent Study Project/Special Topics |
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LS____ 126 Special Topics in Liberal Studies Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Liberal Studies [LS___] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Liberal Studies that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 are required before any Special Topics course can be taken.
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LS____ 226 Special Topics in Liberal Studies Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Liberal Studies [LS___] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Liberal Studies that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 are required before any Special Topics course can be taken.
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LS____ 326 Special Topics in Liberal Studies Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Liberal Studies [LS___] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Liberal Studies that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 are required before any Special Topics course can be taken.
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LS____ 426 Special Topics in Liberal Studies Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Liberal Studies [LS___] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Liberal Studies that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 and LSLIT 110 are required before any Special Topics course can be taken.
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LS____ 480 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of Liberal Studies that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): LSENG 190 , LSLIT 110 , and Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy.
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Management (MGT) |
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MGT 100 Principles of Management 3 Credits
The basic managerial functions and reviews the key principles and theories that have influenced the field of management since the advent of the modern corporation are introduced in this course. Topics covered include: the evolution of management thought, international management, planning and decision-making, organizing and managing human resources, motivating and leading, and management’s social and ethical responsibilities. A Challenge Examination is available for this course.
Prerequisite(s): Completed or enrolled in ENG 101 and MATH 102 .
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MGT 126 Special Topics in Management Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Management [MGT] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Management that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 226 Special Topics in Management Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Management [MGT] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Management that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 242 Organizational Behavior 3 Credits
This course focuses on individual and group behavior in an organization. Topics include: work groups; motivation; power and authority; communication; conflict management; and leadership.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 305 Human Resource Management 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the strategic role of the human resource function in contemporary organizations. Topics include the legal and regulatory environment of human resource management, as well as job analysis and design. Recruiting, selecting, managing, and developing employees’ performance, as well as compensation and benefits administration, are studied.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 308 Compensation and Benefits 3 Credits
This course focuses on compensation in organizations. Topics include forms of pay, internal alignment, external competitiveness, determining individual pay, employee benefits, and managing the pay system. The course will also explore ethical issues in compensation including gender inequality, executive compensation, and the living wage.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 305 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 322 International Management 3 Credits
Students gain an understanding of global management issues in this course and learn to prepare international management reports for participating companies which operate in the Tri-State area. Students also solve cases as they become familiar with the environment, operation, and culture of global enterprises.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 326 Special Topics in Management Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Management [MGT] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Management that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 415 Production and Operations Management 3 Credits
This course examines the design, operation, and control of an enterprise’s production system as well as its capacity planning, scheduling, forecasting, and operation simulation.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 202 and MGT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 418 Training and Development 3 Credits
This course focuses on the training and development aspect of human resources. Topics include needs assessment, learning outcomes, instructional methodologies, training evaluation, training delivery, and employee development. Students will design, facilitate, and evaluate a mini training session to hone their skills.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 305 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 420 Global Business Practices 3 Credits
This course examines the practical aspects of doing business globally. Students will learn a methodology for preparing international business plans that include evaluating the export potential of a local firm, analyzing its competitiveness, and identifying international partners in the targeted markets. Students also learn about export promotion, export financing, and export documentation. Students will assess the export readiness of a firm, conduct international market research, develop strategies to enter those markets, and develop promotional strategies in the selected countries
Prerequisite(s): BUS 321 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 426 Special Topics in Management Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Management [MGT] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Management that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MGT 428 Current Issues in Human Resource Management 3 Credits
This course offers expanded coverage of current key concepts covered in other courses related to the Human Resources Track including organizational behavior, human resources management, training and development, and compensation. Students will refine their HR-focused writing and oral presentation skills while also building developing their knowledge base on current topics in the field.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 305 (with a minumum grade of C).
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MGT 460 Seminar in Management Policy 3 Credits
This seminar provides students with a survey of firms, their operations, and future trends in managing enterprises. As the course progresses, major stakeholders in each firm are identified; and students are provided with a framework to understand the factors that create changes in relationships with those stakeholders. Active learning is promoted by introducing simulated business cases in which students have to make business decisions that will impact the operation of the entire enterprise. They also learn about business strategies from guest speakers and recent business articles. Within this seminar, students develop a strategic plan for a local company and present that plan to the class.
Prerequisite(s): Senior-level Accounting, Business Administration, CIM, or Marketing majors.
This course should be taken during the student’s final semester prior to graduation.
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MGT 480 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of management that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 100 (with a minimum grade of C) and Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy.
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Marketing (MKT) |
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MKT 100 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic marketing concepts and the skills needed to define problems, identify opportunities, interpret their implications, and make decisions in a variety of marketing management situations. Topics include: marketing decision-making; consumer behavior; marketing strategies; and the development of comprehensive marketing plans. Case studies are also introduced.
Prerequisite(s): Completed or enrolled in ENG 101 and MATH 102 .
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MKT 126 Special Topics in Marketing Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Marketing [MKT] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Marketing that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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MKT 226 Special Topics in Marketing Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Marketing [MKT] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Marketing that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MKT 301 Consumer Behavior 3 Credits
This course acquaints students with the findings and theoretical basis of the consumer behavior discipline as well as develops skills, concepts, and findings in the design and analysis of marketing programs. Topics include: the effects of demographic, social, and psychological variables on buying behavior; levels of buyer involvement; and ego-identification which are seen as determinants in the decision process.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MKT 305 Retail Marketing 3 Credits
This comprehensive introduction to retail marketing examines the major areas of retail practice and strategies for large and small retailers. Topics include: the classification of retailers; franchising; planning and organizing the retail firm; managing human resources; merchandise management; sales and service; and control.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MKT 310 Marketing Research 3 Credits
Students are taught the basic techniques of marketing research and develop skills in using research data to make marketing decisions. Topics include: the formulation and design of marketing research; the data collection process; data analysis; and the applications of research in the planning process. This course also makes use of computer-aided research methods.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 202 and MKT 100 (both with a minimum grade of C).
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MKT 315 Promotion 3 Credits
This comprehensive analysis of the role of promotion in the marketing plan introduces students to the major components of promotion, i.e., advertising, publicity, personal selling, and sales promotion. Students also examine how these components are combined to develop overall promotional strategies; how promotion fits into the overall marketing plan; and how the success of promotion in the marketing mix is evaluated. This course also examines the promotion environment, including the legal, social, and ethical issues which marketing professionals encounter.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MKT 320 Sales Force Management 3 Credits
In this analysis of the selling function and the role and responsibilities of the sales force manager, students analyze the sales force organization as well as the processes of forecasting, staffing, directing, controlling, and evaluating manpower performance. The allocation of sales effort and compensation practices are also reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MKT 323 International Marketing 3 Credits
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of marketing, selecting, and entering global markets. Students examine strategies of building and protecting market shares in light of significant economic, cultural, political, and legal differences in the global marketplace.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MKT 326 Special Topics in Marketing Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Marketing [MKT] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Marketing that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MKT 426 Special Topics in Marketing Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Marketing [MKT] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Marketing that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MKT 480 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of marketing that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 (with a minimum grade of C) and Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy.
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MATH 092 Developmental Algebra 3 Credits
This course is designed to improve student competence in algebra. Topics include: basic algebraic expressions; operations with polynomials; equations and inequalities; and introductory graphing.
The course can only be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
(Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree)
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MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
As an elementary statistics course with emphasis on applications, topics include: frequency distributions, central tendency, variation, probability, binomial distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory performance on the Math Placement Test or completion of MATH 092 (with a grade of “P”). (Mathematics Core Course)
Mathematics Core Course
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MATH 103 College Algebra 3 Credits
College Algebra is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of the usual topics in algebra needed by students for later work in mathematics, engineering, business, statistics, or the natural sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory performance on the Math Placement Test or completion of MATH 092 (with a grade of “P”). A Challenge Examination is available for this course.
Mathematics Core Course
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MATH 106 Mathematical Decision-making 3 Credits
As a course for anyone who is interested in the general use of mathematics in today’s world, a variety of topics in modern mathematics are included, such as the mathematics of social choice, logic, graph theory, and the mathematics of growth and symmetry.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory performance on the Math Placement Test or completion of MATH 092 (with a grade of “P”).
Mathematics Core Course
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MATH 108 Mathematical Modeling for Teachers I 3 Credits
The course develops a mastery of Arithmetic skills required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that are assessed on the PAPA examination, and recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Students are taught to communicate mathematical ideas clearly in both written and oral presentations. They learn to demonstrate knowledge of multiple algorithms for explaining basic Arithmetic skills. Students also complete and create problems which apply those skills to real-world or puzzle scenarios. During this process, a facility with the vocabulary and theory related to Arithmetic and Number Theory is further developed. At the conclusion of this course, students are able to identify common problems and errors in Arithmetic that are faced by students at the K-4 Grade level.
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MATH 110 Precalculus 3 Credits
In this course, students are introduced to mathematical concepts that are centered on the idea of a function. Throughout their study, students learn about solving equations, functions, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, trigonometric functions, as well as triangle trigonometry and trigonometric identities. Learning objectives for this Mathematics Core course include an analytical understanding of the basic concepts of algebra as well as how to apply, in practical terms, these concepts of expressions, equations, functions, and graphing to real-life situations.
Mathematics Core Course
A Challenge Examination is available for this course.
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MATH 116 Quantitative Methods 3 Credits
Designed to meet the needs of business students, this course combines graphing techniques, linear programming, matrices, and the basic concepts of calculus, including limits, derivatives, integrals, and appropriate applications.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 103 or MATH 110 (either with a minimum grade of C).
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MATH 126 Special Topics in Mathematics Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Mathematics [MATH] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Mathematics that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
Prerequisite(s): For any 100-level Mathematics Special Topics course: Satisfactory performance on the Math Placement Test or completion of MATH 092 (with a grade of “P”); for any 200-level Mathematics Special Topics course or above: MATH Core.
Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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MATH 205 Mathematical Modeling for Teachers II 3 Credits
This course meets the needs of future teachers and includes topics in set theory, counting methods, probability, statistics, geometry, algebra, and number theory. Emphasis is placed upon mathematical problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): PLACEMENT into the course by SAT scores or Accuplacer exam results OR successful completion of MATH 092 .
MATH 205 is the required MATHEMATICS Core Course for Teacher Education majors. Students are required to meet all required pre-requisites to enroll in this course, including meeting established scores on Accuplacer testing.
This course is intended for Education majors only.
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MATH 206 Mathematical Modeling for Teachers III 3 Credits
In this course, students learn a mastery of Geometry and Measurement skills required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that are assessed on the PAPA examination and recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The communication of mathematical ideas in both written work and oral presentations, as well as the multiple techniques for explaining basic Geometry and Measurement skills are included in this course. Students are taught to successfully complete and create problems which apply Geometric skills to real-world or puzzle scenarios, develop a facility with the vocabulary and theory behind Geometry and Measurement, and identify common problem areas and errors in Geometry and Measurement that are faced by students at the Elementary School level. Registration and preparation for the successful completion of the PAPA/ETS Core Mathematics test is required.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 205
This course is intended for Education majors only.
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MATH 225 Applied Calculus 3 Credits
A strong algebra background is required in this introduction to the basic concepts of calculus. The approach is intuitive rather than rigorous. Applications are related to the social, biological, and physical sciences as well as to economics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 103 or MATH 110 (either with a minimum grade of C).
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MATH 226 Special Topics in Mathematics Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Mathematics [MATH] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Mathematics that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
Prerequisite(s): For any 100-level Mathematics Special Topics course: Satisfactory performance on the Math Placement Test or completion of MATH 092 (with a grade of “P”); for any 200-level Mathematics Special Topics course or above: MATH Core.
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MATH 250 Calculus I 3 Credits
Students who register for this course are expected to have a strong mathematics background in both algebra and trigonometry. Topics of study include limits, continuity, differentiation with applications, the definite and indefinite integrals, as well as derivatives and integrals of trigonometric functions. Learning outcomes for this course include the ability to analyze, graph, and manipulate a variety of functions; solve a variety of problems using calculus; and communicate mathematical concepts in both an oral and written format.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 (with a minimum grade of C)
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MATH 251 Calculus II 3 Credits
In this course, students learn how to solve a variety of mathematical problems using calculus. Topics of study include applications of integration, transcendental functions, as well as techniques of integration and polar coordinates.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 250 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MATH 275 Linear Algebra 3 Credits
This course will focus on the theory and applications of vector and matric algebra. Topics include solutions of systems of linear equations, matrix arithmetic, matric inverses, linear transformations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization of matrices, and general vector spaces.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 250 with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 326 Special Topics in Mathematics Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Mathematics [MATH] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Mathematics that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
Prerequisite(s): For any 100-level Mathematics Special Topics course: Satisfactory performance on the Math Placement Test or completion of MATH 092 (with a grade of “P”); for any 200-level Mathematics Special Topics course or above: MATH Core.
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MATH 350 Calculus III 3 Credits
In this continuation of MATH 251 , students learn to work with infinite series and power series, as well as vectors and vector-valued functions. By solving a variety of problems using calculus, students enhance their ability to communicate mathematical concepts in both an oral and written format.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MATH 351 Calculus IV 3 Credits
This course extends the concept of a function to functions of several variables. By solving a variety of problems using calculus, students are able to understand such topics as partial derivatives, multivariable functions, as well as multiple integration and vector analysis. The ability to communicate mathematical concepts in both an oral and written format is also stressed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 350 (with a minimum grade of C).
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MATH 372 Mathematical Statistics 3 Credits
A calculus-based overview of the concepts of probability and mathematical statistics is presented in this course. Topics of study include descriptive statistics, the fundamentals of probability, and univariate probability distributions. In this course, students learn to effectively communicate mathematical concepts in both an oral and written format.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 351 (with a minimum grade of C) or permission of the instructor.
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MATH 426 Special Topics in Mathematics Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Mathematics [MATH] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Mathematics that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
Prerequisite(s): For any 100-level Mathematics Special Topics course: Satisfactory performance on the Math Placement Test or completion of MATH 092 (with a grade of “P”); for any 200-level Mathematics Special Topics course or above: MATH Core.
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MATH 480 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of mathematics that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): MATH Core and Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy.
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Music (MUS) |
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MUS 101 Introduction to Music 3 Credits
This examination into the elements of sound and their organization as musical forms emphasizes the development of listening skills. Students gain an understanding of fundamental musical concepts and explore the nature, creation, and function of music through a wide sampling of recorded and live music.
Fine Arts Core Course
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MUS 102 Music in America 3 Credits
This course examines American musical life from Colonial times to the present and emphasizes the originality and variety of America’s folk, jazz, popular, and art music through literature, discussion, recorded illustrations, and concerts.
Fine Arts Core Course
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MUS 103 Introduction to Classical Music 3 Credits
As a study of the changing forms and styles of Western classical music from the Middle Ages to the present, this course develops the ability to place a musical composition in a historical context and to relate music, in general, to other art forms.
Fine Arts Core Course
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MUS 104 Popular Music 3 Credits
This survey of popular musical styles emphasizes active listening and a consideration of cultural contexts. Students gain an understanding of fundamental musical concepts and explore the nature, creation, and function of music through a wide sampling of various styles of popular music. During their course of study, students also consider how these styles developed, and how they are connected.
Fine Arts Core Course
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MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music 1 Credit
By emphasizing the technique of reading Notes, students with no previous musical experience are provided with a study of the basic elements of music. Through weekly practice sessions in a classroom, students learn to recognize musical Notes and how to read in syllables with pitches. The primary goal of this course is for students to be able to read music by the end of the semester. By doing so, they gain an understanding of other music courses offered at the University in addition to strengthening their own confidence and building a greater musical awareness. Since this course is not a private lesson in voice, singing technique is not included as part of the curriculum.
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MUS 121 Guitar 1 Credit
In this series of courses, the student studies guitar for credit through 30-minute private lessons once a week. Levels of proficiency progress from elementary to advanced. Exceptional students who have previously studied guitar may register for two credits (one-hour lesson once a week) with the written approval of the instructor and the Dean of the Division of Arts and Sciences. Students must supply their own instruments
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MUS 122 Guitar 1 Credit
In this series of courses, the student studies guitar for credit through 30-minute private lessons once a week. Levels of proficiency progress from elementary to advanced. Exceptional students who have previously studied guitar may register for two credits (one-hour lesson once a week) with the written approval of the instructor and the Dean of the Division of Arts and Sciences. Students must supply their own instruments
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