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BIOL 3215 - Economic Botany
Credit Hours: (3)
Origins of agricultural plants; history of use and misuse of plants by humans; consideration of major groups of crop, spice, medicinal, and drug plants.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 3222 - General Botany
Credit Hours: (3)
Morphology, physiology, reproduction, phylogeny, and ecology of plants.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 3222L - General Botany Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L .
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3222 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 3229 - Field Botany
Credit Hours: (3)
A field course stressing identification, classification and habitat of the vascular plants, particularly of the Piedmont, but also including the Coastal Plain and the mountains of North Carolina.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Six hours a day for 9 days.
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BIOL 3231 - Invertebrate Zoology
Credit Hours: (4)
Comparative invertebrate anatomy and physiology, as well as life histories and ecology of select taxonomic groups.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 3233 - Vertebrate Zoology
Credit Hours: (4)
Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and life histories of vertebrates.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 3234 - Field Entomology
Credit Hours: (3)
A field course stressing identification and ecology of insects of the Piedmont of North Carolina.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Six hours a day for 10 days.
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BIOL 3235 - Biology of Insects
Credit Hours: (3)
The anatomy, physiology, development, behavior, ecology, and medical and economic importance of insects.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 3236 - General Zoology
Credit Hours: (3)
The morphology, function, development, phylogeny, and ecology of the principal invertebrate and vertebrate types.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 3236L - General Zoology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L .
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3236 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 3272 - Plant Physiology
Credit Hours: (3)
Metabolic and physiological processes of plants and conditions which affect or regulate these processes.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , BIOL 2140L , CHEM 1252 , and CHEM 1252L with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 3273L - Animal Physiology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L and BIOL 3111L .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 3405 - Internship in Biology
Credit Hours: (1-3)
A project-oriented, internship with a biological focus. Supervised by a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences. Maximum credit toward major is two hours for B.A. and three hours for B.S. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.
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BIOL 3500 - Biology Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience
Credit Hours: (0)
Required of students participating in the 49ership/service 49ership or Cooperative Education Program during the semesters in which they are working. Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and coop). Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance. The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit. For more information, contact the University Career Center. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Course may be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by the department and the University Career Center.
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BIOL 3800 - Tutorial in Biology
Credit Hours: (1-4)
Enables Biology majors to engage in directed study in their fields of interest. Maximum credit toward major is one hour for B.A.; two hours for B.S. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department, minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and Biology GPA of 3.0.
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BIOL 3900 - Undergraduate Research
Credit Hours: (1-3)
Enables biology majors to initiate research projects in their respective fields of interest. Maximum credit toward major: six hours for B.A.; nine hours for B.S. Minimum total of two credit hours of BIOL 3900 may count as one biology lab and a minimum total of four credit hours of BIOL 3900 may count for two biology labs. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department, minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and Biology GPA of 3.0.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Maximum of two labs.
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BIOL 4000 - Special Topics in Biology
Credit Hours: (1-4)
Special topics for advanced undergraduates. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Lecture hours and laboratory hours vary with the courses taught.
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BIOL 4040 - Stem Cells
Credit Hours: (3)
Current molecular genetics research in the broad field of stem cells. Discussion and interpretation of current research related to stem cell development, differentiation, regeneration, and molecular mechanisms of pluripotency.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4111 - Evolution
Credit Hours: (3)
Theories of evolution and forces which affect gene frequencies.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 and BIOL 3166 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 4121 - Biometry
Credit Hours: (4)
Advanced biostatistics with design and analysis of experiments.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L , BIOL 3166 , and one STAT course with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 4144 - Advanced Ecology
Credit Hours: (4)
Energy flow, nutrient cycles, community structure, population growth, and regulation.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L , BIOL 3144 , and BIOL 3144L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4162 - Advanced Biotechnology I
Credit Hours: (3)
Problem-based learning approach where students work in teams to develop solution strategies that use biotechnology to solve real-world problems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111L and BIOL 3161 or BIOL 3166 with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours per week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4163 - Advanced Biotechnology II
Credit Hours: (3)
Students work in teams to implement solution strategies developed in BIOL 4162 that use biotechnology to solve real-world problems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3161 or BIOL 3166 and BIOL 4162 with grade of C or above and permission of instructor.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period and two lecture hours per week.
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BIOL 4167 - Medical Genetics
Credit Hours: (3)
Various applications of genetics to human health, including studies of the inheritance of diseases in families, mapping of disease genes to specific locations on chromosomes, diagnosis and treatment of genetic disease, and genetic counseling. The major focus is on the molecular mechanisms through which genes cause diseases.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 and BIOL 3166 .
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BIOL 4168 - Recombinant DNA Techniques
Credit Hours: (4)
Modern molecular biological methods (such as DNA cloning, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid hybridization, PCR, and DNA sequencing) data analysis and interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111L , BIOL 3166 , or CHEM 4165 with grade of C or above and permission of instructor.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Two lecture hour and two laboratory periods of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4171 - Cell Physiology
Credit Hours: (3)
The fundamental physiochemical properties of cells.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4184 - Plant Biotechnology
Credit Hours: (3)
A laboratory-oriented course designed to integrate plant molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, and plant cell and tissue culture.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 , BIOL 3166 , and CHEM 2132 with grades of C or above, or permission of department.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One lecture hour and two laboratory periods of three hours a week.
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BIOL 4199 - Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Structural and functional interaction of nucleic acids and proteins in the replication, transcription, and translation of genetic material.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 , BIOL 3166 , and CHEM 2131 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 4229 - Dendrology
Credit Hours: (4)
The identification, structure, function, ecology, reproduction, and evolutionary relationships of woody plants.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L and BIOL 3229 with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one three-hour lab a week.
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BIOL 4233 - Parasitology
Credit Hours: (3)
Morphology, life cycles, ecology, taxonomy, and medical and economic importance of parasites.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours a week.
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BIOL 4234 - Wildlife Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Concepts, principles and techniques of wildlife biology. Value, demography, management, and conservation.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3144 with grade of C or above.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4235 - Mammalogy
Credit Hours: (4)
Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and life histories of the mammals.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L and BIOL 3272 or BIOL 3273 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 4242 - Biology of Birds
Credit Hours: (3)
Overview of general avian biology, including taxonomy and anatomy, but concentrating on behavior, ecology and conservation of birds. Focus on birds of the southeastern U.S.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3144 with grade of C or above or permission of department.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours per week.
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BIOL 4242L - Biology of Birds Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
The laboratory and field portion of the Biology of Birds focuses on field identification and inventory techniques, with an introduction to anatomy. Binoculars are required.
Corequisite(s): BIOL 4242 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for one three-hour period per week.
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BIOL 4243 - Animal Behavior
Credit Hours: (3)
An ethological approach to how animals respond to their environment. Causation, development, and adaptive significance of behavior in social systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 4244 - Conservation Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Conservation values, extinction rates, genetic diversity, demography, habitat fragmentation, reserve management, ecological restoration.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3144 with grade of C or above.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4244L - Conservation Biology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L with grade of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4244 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week plus field trips.
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BIOL 4245 - Marine Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Diversity and adaptations of marine biota, and ecological processes of marine ecosystems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4250 - Microbiology
Credit Hours: (3)
Morphology, physiology, pathogenicity, metabolism, and ecology of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. Aquatic, dairy, and food microbiology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4250L - Microbiology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Attendance mandatory for safety training.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L and BIOL 3111L with grades of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4250 with grade of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4251 - Immunology
Credit Hours: (3)
Cellular, molecular and genetic basis for immunity; physical chemistry of antigens and antibodies and their interactions; defense mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4253 - Marine Microbiology
Credit Hours: (4)
Bacteria, fungi and viruses of marine origin, and their response to the salt, temperature, pressure and nutrient environment of the ocean. Roles of marine microorganisms in public health, pollution and fouling.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250 and BIOL 4250L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 4255 - Bacterial Genetics
Credit Hours: (3)
Regulation of gene expression in bacterial systems. Bacteriophage genetics. DNA transfer in bacteria.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4256 - Pathogenic Bacteriology
Credit Hours: (3)
Cellular and molecular interactions of mammalian hosts with prokaryotic parasites.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4256L - Pathogenic Bacteriology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250L with grade of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4256 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4257 - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
Credit Hours: (3)
Lectures in microbial metabolism and physiology, including such topics as bacterial nutrition, transport mechanisms, catabolism and energy production, biosynthesis, global regulation of gene expression.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250 with grade of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three one-hour lectures per week.
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BIOL 4257L - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism Lab
Credit Hours: (1)
Laboratory exercises covering such topics in general microbiology as characterization of microbial growth, transport, preparation and use of cell-free systems, isolation and electrophoresis of periplasmic proteins, isolation and characterization of membrane lipids, and the polymerase chain reaction.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4257 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One three-hour lab per week.
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BIOL 4258 - Epidemics and Plagues
Credit Hours: (3)
A study of the history, modeling, epidemiology, environmental, and behavioral changes that contributed to the development of selected epidemics and plagues which have dramatically affected plants, agricultural animals, and humans. Hybrid course with class meetings and online assignments.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 or permission from instructor.
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BIOL 4259 - Virology
Credit Hours: (3)
Focus on molecular biology, evolution, and pathogenesis of clinically relevant human and animal viruses. Additional topics include: advances in virusbased gene therapy, vaccines, and anticancer agents; viruses as potential bioterrorism threats; bacteriophages and plant viruses; unusual virus-like agents.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166 , BIOL 4199 , or BIOL 4250 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4260 - Population Genetics
Credit Hours: (3)
The genetics of qualitative and quantitative traits in populations, including an assessment of the factors affecting the extent and pattern of the genetic variation in these traits.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166 and STAT 1221 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 4265 - Drugs: Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms
Credit Hours: (3)
A detailed focus on representative drugs and their target cells and organs to understand mechanisms of action at a molecular and cellular level. Drug discovery, approval, and economics are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 4272 - Comparative Animal Physiology
Credit Hours: (3)
Fundamental mechanisms and evolutionary diversity of physiological adaptations of animals.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3111 .
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BIOL 4274 - Environmental Toxicology and Health
Credit Hours: (3)
Molecular, physiological and ecological effects of major environmental pollutants.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3111 .
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BIOL 4276 - Cardiovascular Physiology
Credit Hours: (3)
Physiology of the cardiovascular system, especially mammalian with emphasis on the experimental basis for our current knowledge.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3273 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4277 - Endocrinology
Credit Hours: (3)
Endocrine glands and their physiological roles in metabolism, growth and reproduction.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3273 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4279 - Neurobiology
Credit Hours: (3)
The molecular and cellular processes of neuronal function in the human central and peripheral nervous systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor
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BIOL 4279L - Neurobiology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4279 with grade of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 4283 - Developmental Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Developmental processes occurring chiefly during gametogenesis, fertilization, early embryogenesis, and organogenesis.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4292 - Advances in Immunology
Credit Hours: (3)
Current topics in immunology with particular emphasis upon the genetic systems and molecular mechanisms underlying immune reactions.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4251 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4293 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Credit Hours: (4)
Comparison of selected anatomical systems across vertebrates, with emphasis on evolution and functional analyses.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L , BIOL 3111 , and BIOL 3111L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of lecture and one laboratory period of three hours per week.
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BIOL 4405 - Internship/Laboratory Research
Credit Hours: (1-3)
A biotechnology-oriented internship with either an organization or within a biotechnologyrelated laboratory within the Departments of Biological Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering, or Chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): Biotechnology minor, permission of instructor, and permission of the Biotechnology Program director.
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BIOL 4600 - Senior Seminar
Credit Hours: (1)
Student presentation of oral and written reports from pertinent biological literature. Exit exam for Biology majors is administered.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major, Senior standing, BIOL 3111 , BIOL 3144, BIOL 3166 , and either BIOL 3272 or BIOL 3273 .
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4601 - Honors Seminar
Credit Hours: (2)
Open by invitation to juniors. Exploration of the nature of science, ethics in science, critical analysis, hypothesis testing and statistical analysis, peer review, and research skills. Students analyze professional research papers, present their analyses orally, select an Honors Advisor, and write a research proposal. Exit exam for biology majors will be administered.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Two lecture hours with occasional additional hours to attend special lectures and seminars.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4700 - Honors Research I
Credit Hours: (3)
By invitation.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4601 with grade of C or above and Senior standing. Independent Honors project: proposal, and research.
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BIOL 4701 - Honors Research II
Credit Hours: (3)
Independent Honors project, including thesis preparation and presentation of results. May be substituted for BIOL 4600 and for one lab.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4700 and approval of a proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BLAW 3150 - Business Law I
Credit Hours: (3)
A study of the legal setting of business and its relationship to the business firm. Topics include: the nature of law and the court system, criminal and civil procedure, alternative dispute resolution, constitutional authority to regulate business, business ethics, criminal law, torts, contracts, the law of sales, intellectual property, and cyberlaw.
Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130 , Junior standing, business major, or permission of department.
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BLAW 3250 - Business Law II
Credit Hours: (3)
The study of the Uniform Commercial Code. Topics include: commercial paper, bank deposits and collections, letters of credit, documents of title, secured transactions, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, agency law, employment law and government regulation of business, business organizations and securities regulation, real and personal property, insurance, wills, trusts, and estates.
Prerequisite(s): BLAW 3150 ; Junior standing, business major or permission of department.
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BUSA 2130 - Business Computing
Credit Hours: (3)
Application of spreadsheet software to solve business problems. An introduction to basic and advanced Excel functionalities. Fundamental programming methods for Excel VBA to automate tasks to improve productivity.
Prerequisite(s): ITCS 2116 with a grade C or above, or permission of department.
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BUSA 3090 - Topics in Business Analytics
Credit Hours: (3)
Exploration of topics from areas of business analytics. Specific topics covered serve as the tool for exploring specialized graduate programs and examining career options.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of advisor.
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BUSA 3120 - Financial Management with a Quantitative Focus
Credit Hours: (3)
Principles and problems of financial aspects of managing capital structure, least-cost asset management, planning and control. Computer application is included where appropriate, and students are expected to use calculus and statistics.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2121 , ACCT 2122 , ECON 2101 , ECON 2102 , ITCS 2116 , MATH 1242 , and STAT 1220 with grades of C or above; Business major; and Junior standing; or permission of department.
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BUSA 3122 - Investments with a Quantitative Focus
Credit Hours: (3)
Major topics are security analysis and portfolio management. The viewpoint is that of the investment professionals who are concerned with the evaluation of individual securities and management of security portfolios. Students are expected to use calculus and statistics.
Prerequisite(s): BUSA 3120 with a grade of C or above, or permission of department.
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BUSA 3124 - Intermediate Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory
Credit Hours: (3)
Microeconomic analysis with emphasis on consumer theory and the theory of production. Resource allocation and the determination of optimum output and pricing by a firm operating under various market structures. Distribution and welfare theories. Macroeconomic analysis of the level and growth of national income, production, unemployment, the balance of trade, interest rates, and price levels. Fiscal and monetary policies are considered.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101 ECON 2102 and MATH 1242 with grades of C or above or permission of department.
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BUSA 3233 - Data and Information Management
Credit Hours: (3)
A study of the design and implementation of databases and enterprise data warehouses for business applications. Exploration of basic concepts of database and data warehouse design, the use of SQL to create and manipulate corporate databases, and the exploration of warehouse management software.
Prerequisite(s): BUSA 2130 and ITCS 2116 with grades of C or above; and Junior standing or permission of department.
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BUSA 3288 - Competitive Advantage with Marketing Analytics
Credit Hours: (3)
An introduction to the use of Big Data marketing analytics as a strategic resource. A focus is placed on integrating marketing analytics tools, including social media analytics and mobile analytics, with an understanding of how companies leverage Big Data to gain strategic advantage. Particular emphasis on the analysis and use of Big Data for competitive advantage, the creation of new value, product and business model innovation, micro segmentation, pricing, and promotion decisions.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110 with a grade of C or above or permission of department.
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BUSN 1100 - Freshman Honors Seminar
Credit Hours: (1)
A study of selected topics that impact the potential for success of business honors students in school and beyond. Topics include: University life, corporate and community interaction, career selection, keys to success, and practitioner interaction, among others.
Prerequisite(s): Freshman standing in the Business Honors Program.
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BUSN 1101 - Introduction to Business and Professional Development
Credit Hours: (3)
Fundamentals of business, including accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, management, management information systems, and operations and supply chain management. Other topics related to professional development include: career planning, business etiquette, oral and written communication, networking, and professional presence.
Prerequisite(s): Belk College of Business major with less than 35 hours earned.
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BUSN 1701 - Practicum I: Corporate Citizenship
Credit Hours: (1)
An experiential learning course which examines the relationship between corporate citizenship and service to one’s community. Lectures, readings, and seminars explore the historical, ethical, and economic foundations of service in business, highlighting issues such as corporate giving, environmental impact of business decisions, and industry professionalism. Prepare for 40 hours non-profit service.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Director of Undergraduate Special Programs.
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BUSN 2000 - Topics in Business and Economics
Credit Hours: (1-3)
Current topics from business and economics. May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of department.
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BUSN 2701 - Practicum II: Professionalism and Service Seminar
Credit Hours: (1)
An examination of acceptable industry norms, values, and ethics in the workplace. Simultaneously students complete a 40 hour service project with an approved non-profit organization.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Director of Undergraduate Special Programs.
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BUSN 2702 - Practicum III: Leadership and Group Dynamics
Credit Hours: (1)
Students plan and implement a group service project using the fundamentals of communication, planning, organizing, financing, and marketing. Concurrently, students explore and develop their leadership profile by engaging in thoughtful discussions, reflection, and exercises. May be repeated for credit with different companies for up to a maximum of three (3) semester hours of credit.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Director of Undergraduate Special Programs.
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BUSN 3400 - Business Honors Internship
Credit Hours: (3)
Provides a meaningful work experience, appropriate for the level of completed coursework of the student. Requires 150 hours of supervised employment. Requires a portfolio and summary paper describing the business issues and processes learned through the experience. Internship proposals must be initiated by the student. Students should consult with the Director of Undergraduate Special Programs in advance of registration to verify acceptability of work experience. Proposal forms must be completed and approved prior to registration.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in good standing in the Business Honors Program; and permission of the Director of Undergraduate Special Programs and the Assistant Director of the Student Center for Professional Development.
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BUSN 3770 - Business Honors Thesis Topics
Credit Hours: (1)
Exploration of current business research topics through presentations by business faculty. Graded on a Pass/No Credit Basis.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Assistant Director of the Business Honors Program.
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BUSN 4701 - Business Honors Thesis
Credit Hours: (3)
Honors project directed by Business Honors committee or assigned faculty member. One faculty contact hour per week and independent research.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Director of Undergraduate Special Programs and approval of a thesis proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.
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CEGR 2101 - Civil Engineering Drawing
Credit Hours: (2)
Introduction to engineering drawing in the environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and structural sub-disciplines of civil engineering, including sketching, principles of Mechanical drawing, and computer aided drawing (CAD). CAD utilizes the MOSAIC computing environment.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
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CEGR 2102 - Engineering Economic Analysis
Credit Hours: (3)
Economic analysis of engineering solutions; present and annual worth analysis; cost benefit analysis; internal rate of return analysis; bonds and cost estimating.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1201 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours per week.
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CEGR 2104 - Surveying and Site Design
Credit Hours: (3)
Elements of plane surveying, including taping, use of level, total station, and GPS; topographical surveying and mapping; error adjustment; area and volume computations; site development; computer applications.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1202 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One hour of lecture and 3 hours of field work for four weeks: three hours of lecture.
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CEGR 2154 - Design Project Lab
Credit Hours: (2)
Problem definition, evaluation of design alternatives, design concepts, conceptual design. Students work together in teams to find, present, and defend their solutions to real world civil engineering problems.
Prerequisite(s): CEGR 2102 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One hour of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O)
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CEGR 3090 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering
Credit Hours: (1-4)
Examination of specific new areas emerging in the various fields of civil engineering based upon and synthesizing knowledge students have gained from engineering science, mathematics, and physical science stems of the core curriculum. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 3111 - Construction Engineering
Credit Hours: (3)
The principles and techniques of engineering construction projects from the conceptual phase, through design and construction, to completion and close-out are presented. Students develop the analytical skills and awareness necessary on the design engineering side of construction projects. Topics include: project initiation, estimating, budgeting, allocation of resources, construction equipment, formwork and bracing, temporary structures, erection and assembly methods, application of PCI, ASCE, and AASHTO codes, and value engineering.
Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3122 , CEGR 3255 , and CEGR 3278 .
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CEGR 3122 - Structural Analysis
Credit Hours: (3)
Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate beams, trusses and frames to include shear and moment diagrams, rough deflected shapes and deflections; influence lines and criteria for moving loads; indeterminate analyses to include methods of consistent deflection, slope deflection, and moment distribution.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2171 and MEGR 2144 with grades of C or above; and Junior standing.
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CEGR 3141 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: (3)
Environmental engineering concepts, including stream pollution analysis, water and wastewater treatment processes; solid and hazardous waste management practices; pollution problems and controls; mass balance analyses, and review of pertinent legislation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2171 , CHEM 1251 , CHEM 1251L , and MEGR 2141 with grades of C or above; CEE major; and Junior standing.
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CEGR 3143 - Hydraulics and Hydrology
Credit Hours: (3)
Fluid properties, pressure, closed-conduit flow, pipe network, pumps, open channel flow, weirs, orifices, flumes; precipitation, runoff, groundwater flow, steam flow, flow measurement.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2171 and MEGR 2141 with grades of C or above; and Junior standing.
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CEGR 3153 - Transportation Laboratory
Credit Hours: (2)
Design of transportation systems, including highways, airports, pipelines, and mass transit; route layout, geometric design and earthwork calculations; computer-aided system simulation and evaluation. Technical report writing and evaluation of components of written technical communication.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): CEGR 3161 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One and a half hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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CEGR 3155 - Environmental Laboratory
Credit Hours: (2)
Laboratory problems in environmental engineering. Emphasis on analysis and presentation of results as well as on the significance of results as they affect theory and/or practice. Technical report writing and evaluation of different forms of written communication.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1251 and CHEM 1251L .
Pre- or Corequisite(s): CEGR 3141 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One and a half hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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CEGR 3161 - Transportation Engineering I
Credit Hours: (3)
Analysis of transportation facilities; planning, location, economic considerations, safety analysis, and Intelligent Transportation components, with special emphasis on land transportation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2241 ; CEGR 2102 , CEGR 2104 , and MEGR 2141 , all with grades of C or above; and Junior standing.
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CEGR 3201 - Systems and Design
Credit Hours: (3)
Systems engineering techniques applied to civil engineering problems emphasizing methodological considerations, evaluating alternatives and developing engineering plans carried out by small groups of students.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Civil Engineering, CEGR 2154 , CEGR 3122 , CEGR 3141 , CEGR 3143 , CEGR 3161 , CEGR 3278 , Construction Engineering and one design elective in any of the four core areas of Civil Engineering (Environmental, Geotechnical, Structures, Transportation) with a C or above.
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CEGR 3202 - Systems and Design II
Credit Hours: (4)
Continuation of CEGR 3201 . Creatively investigate the produce alternative solutions for a comprehensive engineering project resulting in written and verbal class presentations.
Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3201 in immediate preceding semester.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
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CEGR 3212 - Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
Credit Hours: (3)
Application of computers and numerical methods to various types of civil engineering problems. Examinations in depth of selected civil engineering problems.
Prerequisite(s): Three of the following: CEGR 3122 , CEGR 3141 , CEGR 3143 , CEGR 3161 , or CEGR 3278 .
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