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BAEX 6233 - International Exchange Program
Credits: 2
Students attend a school that is part of the exchange consortium. Restricted to M.B.A. students approved by the M.B.A. Global Programs Office.
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BAEX 6234 - International Exchange Program
Credits: 2
Students attend a school that is part of the exchange consortium. Restricted to M.B.A. students approved by M.B.A. Global Programs Office.
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BAEX 6235 - International Exchange Program
Credits: 2
Students attend a school that is part of the exchange consortium. Restricted to M.B.A. students approved by M.B.A. Global Programs Office.
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BAEX 6237 - Global Explorations in Entrepreneurship
Credits: 2
Economies that encourage and embrace entrepreneurship are able to create wealth, economic growth, and stability for their citizens; however, an entrepreneurial ecosystem must be present. Students research and compare and contrast ecosystem trends and dependencies in different global economies, including access to capital, startup assistance, and education programs. At the conclusion of the course, students propose a new business venture for - and travel to - a host country. Includes exploration of local entrepreneurship hero stories and the entrepreneurship ecosystem within economies around the globe. Prerequisite: Completion of core required courses.
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BAEX 6238 - Doing Business in Latin America
Credits: 2
Intensive seminar that provides a broad survey on the largest Latin American markets, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities associated with doing business in the most important emerging markets of the region. First, the course examines the social, political, economic, cultural, and financial conditions that pose special challenges for businesses seeking to export to or invest in this region, and then it examines specific concerns with these four countries. The course consists of class sessions on the Dallas campus plus a trip at the end of the course. Prerequisite: Completion of core required courses.
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BAEX 6239 - Doing Business in the European Union
Credits: 2
This course is an intensive seminar providing a broad survey on the largest European markets. It focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with doing business in some of the most important markets of the region: London and Paris. The course consists of class sessions on the Dallas campus plus a trip at the end of the course. Prerequisite: Completion of core required courses.
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BAEX 6240 - Emerging Markets
Credits: 2
Designed for students interested in emerging markets in the global economy. Focuses on countries such as the BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India, and China; other countries in South America and Asia; the Persian Gulf states; and South Africa and other emerging African countries, especially Nigeria. During the past 20 years, these nations have increased their participation, qualitatively and quantitatively, in the global capitalist system. Covers economic and institutional perspectives on emerging markets and uses cases to explore specific business problems. Following the sessions in the classroom, students take a weeklong trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi to visit companies and policymakers. Prerequisite: Completion of core required courses.
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BAEX 6241 - Doing Business in China
Credits: 2
Introduces the world’s largest economy, China, through a series of lectures, readings, and presentations on the history, culture, economics, and business climate of China, followed by a week of meetings and presentations by government officials and business leaders in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Prerequisite: Completion of core required courses.
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BAEX 6251 - PMBA International Program at WHU in Koblenz, Germany
Credits: 2
Students enroll in courses at WHU Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management in Vallendar, Germany, which is a member of the exchange consortium. The program topic is the changing environment for international business in Europe.
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BAEX 6252 - PMBA International Program at Chinese University of Hong Kong
Credits: 2
Students enroll in courses at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, which is a member of the exchange consortium. The program topic is management in Chinese contexts.
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BAEX 6255 - PMBA International Program at Tongji University in Shanghai, China
Credits: 2
Students enroll in courses at Tongji University in Shanghai, China, which is member of the exchange consortium. The program topic is doing business in China.
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BAEX 6256 - PMBA International Program at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, India
Credits: 2
Students enroll in courses at the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, India, which is a member of the exchange consortium. The program topic is the business environment in India.
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BAEX 6257 - PMBA International Program at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy
Credits: 2
Students enroll in courses at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, which is a member of the exchange consortium. The program topic is doing business in Italy.
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BAEX 6258 - PMBA International Program at Universidad De Chile in Santiago, Chile
Credits: 2
Students enroll in courses at the Universidad De Chile in Santiago, Chile, which is a member of the exchange consortium. The program topic is the Latin American business environment.
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BAEX 6259 - PMBA International Program at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary
Credits: 2
Students enroll in courses at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, which is a member of the exchange consortium. The program topic is doing business in Central Europe.
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BAEX 6260 - PMBA International Program at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
Credits: 2
Students enroll in courses at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, which is a member of the exchange consortium. The program topic is doing business in Central and Eastern Europe.
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BAEX 6431 - International Exchange Program
Credits: 4
Students attend a school that is part of the exchange consortium. Restricted to M.B.A. students approved by the M.B.A. Global Programs Office.
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Bible |
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BB 7320 - The Holy Spirit in a Biblical Perspective
Credits: 3
An analysis of pneumatology — a study of the Holy Spirit - in the Hebrew Bible, the literature of early Judaism, and the New Testament, with an eye toward contemporary relevance.
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BB 7321 - Topics in Bible and Politics
Credits: 3
Examination of the sociopolitical matrix in which biblical writings came into being and critical reflection on the use of the Bible in politics. Prerequisite: NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 .
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BB 8321 - The Bible in a Global Context
Credits: 3
A focused study of biblical hermeneutics in a cultural context different from the students’ own, on-site in a region usually outside the U.S. or Europe, with attention given to the role of theological reflection in an environment affected by globalization in all its dimensions. Includes reading assignments and a daylong orientation before travel and a debriefing afterward. The specific topic varies with each offering. May be repeated for additional academic credit when topics vary. In accordance with the decision of the Perkins Faculty this course will be offered pass/fail if the student chooses. Prerequisite: NT 6301 /OT 6301 .
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BB 8329 - Immigration, the Bible, and Practical Theology
Credits: 3
A biblical and theological exploration of contemporary debates, in church and society, surrounding immigration and the calls for policy reform, with special attention to implications for preaching, teaching, and public praxis. Prerequisites: HX 6305, XS 6310, and NT/OT 6301 and 6302.
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BB 8330 - African-American Perspectives on the Bible
Credits: 3
An exploration of the variety of approaches used by African-American biblical scholars to explore scripture and the reception history of the Bible in African-American arts and letters. Prerequisites: NT 6301 /OT 6301 , NT 6302 /OT 6302 .
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BB 8345 - Scripture and Christian Ethics
Credits: 3
An examination of the hermeneutical issues that are involved when Scripture is employed as a guide for Christian ethics. After a consideration of some recent, representative proposals and models, a few selected topics will be explored. Prerequisites: NT 6301 , NT 6302 , OT 6301 , OT 6302 , and MT 6303 .
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Behavioral Sciences |
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BHSC 6100 - Independent Study
Credits: 1
Research and writing in behavioral sciences on special topics at the forefront of current intellectual interest.
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BHSC 6200 - Independent Study
Credits: 2
Research and writing in behavioral sciences on special topics at the forefront of current intellectual interest.
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BHSC 6300 - Independent Study
Credits: 3
Research and writing in behavioral sciences on special topics at the forefront of current intellectual interest.
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BHSC 6302 - The Art of Public Speaking
Credits: 3
Provides training in speech performance and speech evaluation skills in order to improve students’ public-speaking skills and skills as discerning consumers of public communication. Covers historical speeches and theory and practical applications related to the formulation, presentation, and evaluation of public speeches. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: communication, media, and technology; humanities; arts and cultural traditions.
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BHSC 6303 - The Future of Intimate Partnerships, Marriage, and Family
Credits: 3
Debates about the future of families and family values continue to occupy a central place in economic, political, and religious discussions about Western society’s aspirations and future prospects. The course equips students to enter the discussions and the debates knowledgeably and with an eye toward influencing their quality and outcome. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: organizational dynamics; humanities. (*updated* 12/12/2017; effective Spring 2017)
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BHSC 6315 - The Lively Mind: Creative and Critical Thinking
Credits: 3
Explores ways to develop intellectual powers through an examination of the biological and historical evolution of the human mind, and the development of perception, memory, imagination, and judgment. May be applied to the following curricular field concentration: humanities.
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BHSC 6319 - Professional Ethics and Organizational Responsibility
Credits: 3
Students study ethical issues connected with organizational management to develop their capacity to recognize and reason through ethical dilemmas. Cases and readings integrate ethical reflection and decision-making. Materials are selected based on topical relevance to contemporary managers, curricular relevance to liberal studies, and conceptual relevance to applied ethics. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: organizational dynamics; humanities; global studies; American studies; communication, media, and technology.
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BHSC 6320 - Organizational Leadership
Credits: 3
Describes and analyzes a wide variety of different theoretical approaches to leadership, with a focus on how each theory can be, or has been, employed in real-world situations. Special application is made through the readings of contemporary leadership books, classic cases, and great films. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: organizational dynamics; humanities; communication, media, and technology.
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BHSC 6322 - Abnormal Psychology of Mind, Body, and Health
Credits: 3
This course explores the relationship between emotions and illness and the role of psychological factors in health and illness. Methods of coping with and treating illness are discussed as an introduction to major concepts and issues of abnormal health psychology.
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BHSC 6331 - The Psychology of Hate
Credits: 3
Reviews and specifically details the leading and most recent theories of hate and examines the depth of hate-related utility and its futility. Covers topics such as in-group and/or out-group bias, aggression and its origins, physiology of aggression, history of hate groups and hate crimes, hate on the Internet and in the media, pop culture’s representations of hate, hate speech, implications for victims of hate crimes, and motivations of perpetrators of hate-motivated crimes. Also, the relationship among aggression, hate, and violence; the pros and cons of group distinctions; the distinctions in hate crime and hate speech; the pros and cons of enhanced penalty legislation for hate crimes; the justifications for “isms;” and the brain chemistry and physiology behind aggression and anger. Students debate controversial topics in the areas of race, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, and religion. In addition, students develop personal ways to combat hate and violence. This course may be applied to the following concentrations: humanities; human rights and social justice; gender studies.
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BHSC 6355 - Psychology: The Discovery of Self
Credits: 3
This course examines the nature of personality development and explores the contributing factors of heredity vs. environment relative to birth order, intelligence, family, and cultural forces. Students have the opportunity to learn and reflect on their own personalities using the Keirsey-Bates Temperament Sorter and Survey. The course explores the many aspects of the personality through learning, behavioral changes, human interactions, and personal growth. The course also offers multiple perspectives with which to view and understand the characteristic changes in personality that make life so interesting. This course may be applied to the following curricular field concentration: humanities.
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BHSC 6363 - The Immigrant Experience
Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary approach to immigration in the U.S. that explores the historical, ethical, social, cultural, legal, and political dimensions of the immigrant experience, as well as America’s ambivalent and changing attitudes toward the immigrant. Topics include the peopling of America before the Civil War, current waves of immigration, the causes of migration, the growth of ethnic communities, the role of women, bilingual education, illegal immigration, and America as a multicultural society. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: global studies; American studies; human rights and social justice; humanities; organizational dynamics; gender studies.
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BHSC 7158 - Conflict and Communication
Credits: 1
Examines the psychological dynamics associated with the process and consequences of interpersonal conflict. Explores the moral, political, and cultural dimensions of conflict as they shape the identity of individuals and groups. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: humanities; communication, media, and technology; organizational dynamics. (*updated* 12/12/2017; effective Spring 2018)
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BHSC 7165 - Power of Negotiation
Credits: 1
Examines how to prepare for negotiation, maximize resources in a negotiation, enhance powers in negotiation, and sharpen creative thinking with emphasis on developing an appropriate negotiating style. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: organizational dynamics; communication, media, and technology; humanities. (*updated* 12/12/2017; effective Spring 2018)
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BHSC 7330 - Psychology of Sport
Credits: 3
Explores psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behavior in the context of motivation, team building and leadership, psychological skills training, and current issues and trends in sport psychology. Students learn how the application of sport psychology can improve human performance. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: humanities; organizational dynamics.
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BHSC 7331 - Communication in Sport
Credits: 3
Enhances knowledge of interpersonal and group dynamics and communication skills as well as conflict resolution and negotiation. Students apply the theories, concepts, and information to a communication plan for themselves as future sport leaders. May be applied towards the following curricular field concentrations: communication, media, and technology; organizational dynamics; humanities. (*updated* 12/12/2017; effective Spring 2018)
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BHSC 7335 - Sustainability Leadership: An Introduction to Organizational Sustainability Leadership
Credits: 3
Engages students interested in leading their companies and organizations in sustainability. Students study the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social, by addressing the complex issues leaders face while balancing these competing interests to affect a more equitable and sustainable future. Students will explore leadership roles, dialogues, and mechanisms for implementing sustainability principles and empowerment across a variety of sectors: business, government, Main Street or community, non-profits, and religious organizations. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: organizational dynamics; humanities; environmental sustainability; American studies; global studies; communication, media, and technology. (*updated* 1/5/2018; effective Spring 2018)
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BHSC 7340 - Unlocking Human Behavior and Personality
Credits: 3
Explores traditional and contemporary personality theories and related research. Examines why and how personality issues affect social dynamics and decision making and how they manifest in other ways in contemporary life. Discusses how understanding personality theories helps students better understand themselves, others, and their social milieu. The course may be applied to the following curricular field concentration: humanities.
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BHSC 7341 - Coaching for Educational and Organizational Leaders
Credits: 3
Builds on BHSC 7368 and BHSC 7369 by refining the practice of coaching and leadership, as well as deepening an understanding of how individual and organizational change happens. Pays special attention to the role of the coach leader and how those serving in leadership roles can positively impact performance at the individual and organizational level by effectively using the coaching mindset and skillset. Fully explores the power of questions, not only to spur individual growth but also to create cultures of learning and innovation. Finally, continues to investigate the theoretical bases of coaching, which together comprise the intellectual frame for the practice. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: organizational dynamics; communication, media, and technology; humanities.
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BHSC 7350 - Special Topics in Behavioral Science
Credits: 3
Covers special topics in the status of behavioral science.
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BHSC 7355 - Cultural Intelligence: Understanding Leadership in Culturally Complex Situations
Credits: 3
An academic exploration of an emerging field in the science of business and a seminar in the practical means by which people can increase their own cultural intelligence and teach cultural intelligence in a workplace environment. Explores theories of culture, cultural competence and cultural intelligence, methods for teaching cultural intelligence, and emerging pedagogies of cultural intelligence for the workplace. This course may be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: global studies; human rights and social justice; humanities; gender studies; organizational dynamics. (*updated* 12/12/2017; effective Spring 2018)
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BHSC 7357 - The Moral and Spiritual Landscape of Childhood and Adolescence
Credits: 3
This course offers for discussion and critical reflection a developmental perspective on moral reasoning and religious experience in childhood and adolescence, in light especially of the theories of Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, Lawrence Kohlberg, and James Fowler. These theories are supplemented by a close look at the research of psychoanalyst Ana-Maria Rizzuto on the God-ideas of early childhood. A particular focus of the course is on how moral and religious development can be impeded by impositions of adult teaching on children and adolescents before their cognitive development is sufficient to permit assimilation and independent assessment of them. This course may be applied to the following curricular field concentration: humanities.
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BHSC 7358 - Conflict and Communication
Credits: 3
Examines psychological dynamics associated with the process and consequences of interpersonal conflict. Students learn how people understand, explain, and respond to the various conflicts that comprise their reality: internal, interpersonal, and intergroup struggles. Cognitive, affective, and motivational processes are presented and discussed in the context of different philosophical and scientific explanations. The course explores the moral, political, and cultural dimensions of conflict as they shape the identity of individuals and groups. Emphasizes didactic and experiential learning. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: humanities; communication, media, and technology; organizational dynamics.
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BHSC 7361 - Gender and Psychopathology Across Cultures
Credits: 3
Explores how people experience psychological distress and what its varied manifestations (psychiatric symptoms, somatic complaints, spirit afflictions, relational disruptions) reveal about the social and cultural construction of psychopathology. While the suffering of psychological illnesses is an excruciating reality in the lives of many people, its amelioration necessitates an understanding of how the conception and experience of psychopathology are shaped by local values and conditions. This advanced course draws upon the fields of anthropology, psychology, psychiatry, history, religion, and gender and sexuality studies to explore the interrelationships among culture, gender, and the conceptualization of madness in North America and other parts of the world. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: global studies; gender studies; arts and cultural traditions; humanities.
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BHSC 7362 - Understanding Strategy: Government, Business, and Social Movements
Credits: 3
Explores concepts of military, business, and social strategies through the ages. Provides an in-depth examination of the strategy of two case studies each in the military, business, and social movements. Students learn how to think more strategically. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: organizational dynamics; global studies; humanities; communication, media, and technology.
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BHSC 7365 - The Power of Negotiation: Mastering Negotiation for Personal and Professional Success
Credits: 3
Presents a step-by-step process for successful transactional behaviors. Students learn how to prepare for negotiation by maximizing resources, enhancing their powers in negotiation, and sharpening their creative thinking, with an emphasis on developing an appropriate negotiating style. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: organizational dynamics; communications, media, and technology; humanities.
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BHSC 7366 - Adolescent Psychology
Credits: 3
Explores adolescent growth and development as a period of self-discovery. Students reflect back and develop a new understanding of their past and present selves. Fosters critical and incisive thinking about issues that have a significant impact on adolescent development in the 21st century. Provides perspectives on adolescents and what they think about the world around them by examining how different experiences shape adolescent growth across diverse cultures. Examines the modern transitional stage of emerging adulthood, where the end of adolescence and the preparation for adult roles are postponed. May be applied to the following curricular field concentration: humanities.
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BHSC 7368 - Educational Coaching: Ensuring Success for All Learners
Credits: 3
Enhances the leadership and coaching styles of educational professionals in management positions through self-reflection and interactive and experiential learning focused on educational effectiveness, innovation, and success. Explores concepts such as the mind and skill sets needed to facilitate transformation within individuals and systems to ensure high-quality teaching and learning for all students, including English language learners. May be used to fulfill the writing intensive requirement or applied to the following curricular field concentrations: organizational dynamics; communication, media, and technology; humanities.
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BHSC 7369 - Potential and Performance: Coaching for Individual and Organizational Effectiveness
Credits: 3
Builds on BHSC 7368 in a continued investigation of the theory and practice of coaching in an effort to develop and deepen students’ coaching mindset and skillset. Students gain practice and feedback as they use coaching tools and implement, analyze, and synthesize the coaching model, as well as the coaching relationship and the role of coaching in facilitating organizational transformation. Emphasizes coaching that closes the gaps between potential and performance. Also, the transformation coaches experience in that one must change in profound ways (“get bigger”) to move to higher levels of effectiveness. In addition to becoming masterful coaches, students work to increase their capacity for systems thinking and leading organizational change. May be used to fulfill the writing intensive requirement or applied to the following curricular field concentrations: organizational dynamics; communication, media, and technology; humanities.
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BHSC 7370 - Death, Dying, and Grief
Credits: 3
Examines the development of attitudes toward death throughout the life cycle and the ways variables such as gender, occupation, religion, social class, and culture affect these attitudes. Provides an overview of the stages of the dying process typically experienced by the terminally ill individual. Addresses the importance of grief and the process of grieving. Examines ethical issues related to death and dying in contemporary society. May be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: humanities; organizational dynamics; and communication, media, and technology.
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Biological Sciences |
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BIOL 5102 - Structural Biology Seminar
Credits: 1
Readings and discussions of the period 1933-1963 when structural molecular biology emerged. Readings include original research articles and historical reviews. Prerequisite: BIOL 5310 /CHEM 5310 or consent of instructor.
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BIOL 5110 - Biological Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 1
Two 3-hour labs each week for half a term. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301/BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302/BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402). Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 5310 /CHEM 5310 . If CHEM 5110 is counted toward a chemistry major or minor, it cannot be counted toward a biological sciences major or minor. (*updated* 1/11/2018; effective Spring 2018)
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BIOL 5166 - Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory
Credits: 1
A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 5366 /GEOL 5366 . Exercises include basic anatomy, dissections, and examinations of fossil skeletons. Corequisite: BIOL 5366 /GEOL 5366 .
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BIOL 5304 - Molecular Biology: Control and Expression of Genetic Information
Credits: 3
DNA structure and replication, control of transcription and translation, and techniques in molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: CHEM 3372 and C- or better in BIOL 3304.
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BIOL 5305 - Genomics and Bioinformatics
Credits: 3
Impact of completely sequenced genomes on current experimental and computational approaches to biomedical research. Introduction to the technology, biology, and software exploited by molecular biology, genealogy, and medical diagnostic labs. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3304 and junior standing.
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BIOL 5310 - Biological Chemistry: Macromolecular Structure and Function
Credits: 3
Introduces the structure and function of macromolecules of biological importance, with a focus on nucleic acid and protein structure, enzyme kinetics, and carbohydrate and lipid chemistry. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. The accompanying laboratory (BIOL 5110 ) is strongly recommended for biology majors. If CHEM 5310 is counted towards a chemistry major or minor, it cannot be counted towards a biological sciences major or minor. Prerequisites: C- or better in CHEM 3371, CHEM 3372 and junior standing.
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BIOL 5311 - Biological Chemistry: Metabolism
Credits: 3
Introduction to the pathways and regulatory events in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301/BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1301/1102 (or BIOL 1402); CHEM 3371, CHEM 3372. If CHEM 5311 is counted toward a chemistry major or minor, it cannot be counted toward a biological sciences major or minor. (*updated* 1/11/2018; effective Spring 2018)
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BIOL 5312 - Physical Biochemistry
Credits: 3
Physical chemistry of macromolecules and biological membranes, with an emphasis on the thermodynamics of solutions. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301/BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302/BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402); MATH 1338 or the equivalent; CHEM 3372; CHEM 5310 /BIOL 5310 . Recommended: CHEM 5383 . If CHEM 5312 is counted toward a chemistry major or minor, it cannot be counted toward a biological sciences major or minor. (*updated* 1/11/2018; effective Spring 2018)
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BIOL 5325 - General and Molecular Virology
Credits: 3
Emphasis on the molecular aspects of viral replication and pathogenesis, including the roles of viruses in emerging human infectious diseases, cancer, and bioterrorism. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3304 and junior standing.
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BIOL 5340 - Molecular Basis of Brain Development and Degeneration
Credits: 3
Covers the molecular biology of brain development and degeneration. Interactive course that includes lectures and student presentations of publications describing important research findings related to neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration. Recommended: BIOL 3323. Prerequisites: BIOL 1302/BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402), BIOL 3304, BIOL 3350. (*updated* 1/11/2018; effective Spring 2018)
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BIOL 5344 - Physical Chemistry of Proteins
Credits: 3
Graduate-level course on the fundamental aspects of techniques used to interrogate the thermodynamics and kinetics of protein conformational changes, with emphasis on atomic resolution structural techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 5310 /CHEM 5310 , CHEM 5383 and CHEM 5384 , and instructor approval.
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BIOL 5358 - Ecology of Parasitism
Credits: 3
The biotic and abiotic factors influencing parasite communities. Emphasis on the free-living stages of parasites. Includes 2 hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: BIOL 3354.
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BIOL 5359 - Host-Parasite Relationships
Credits: 3
Analysis of host-parasite relations from an evolutionary and ecological viewpoint. Lectures and laboratories conducted at Fort Burgwin in New Mexico. Prerequisite: BIOL 3354. (SMU-in-Taos)
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BIOL 5364 - Endocrine Physiology
Credits: 3
Explores the role of hormones in maintaining physiological balance. Describes cellular actions of hormones in relation to subsequent effects in the whole organism. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3304 and BIOL 3350.
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BIOL 5366 - Vertebrate Anatomy and Origins
Credits: 3
An introduction to vertebrate anatomy with emphasis on structure and function. Additionally, the course examines processes that have affected the diversity of vertebrate organisms, including origination, biogeography, and adaptation. The accompanying laboratory is a corequisite for biology majors and strongly recommended for all other students. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301/BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302/BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402) or GEOL 1308. Corequisite: BIOL 5166 . (*updated* 4/9/2018; effective Spring 2018)
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BIOL 6049 - Graduate Full-Time Status
Credits: 0
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BIOL 6111 - Literature of the Biological Sciences
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6114 - Concepts in the Biological Sciences
Credits: 1
Discussion of current literature and new concepts in varied areas of the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6120 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6121 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6122 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6123 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6124 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6125 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6126 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6127 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6128 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6129 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
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BIOL 6170 - Graduate Research
Credits: 1
Research in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6211 - Literature of the Biological Sciences
Credits: 2
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BIOL 6214 - Concepts in the Biological Sciences
Credits: 2
Discussion of current literature and new concepts in varied areas of the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6222 - Concepts in Molecular Genetic Investigation
Credits: 2
This course instructs students in molecular genetic techniques: DNA isolation, restriction digestion/electrophoresis, PCR, bacterial transformation, plasmid purification, in vitro mutagenesis, genetic testing, and in silico analysis of DNA sequences.
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BIOL 6270 - Graduate Research
Credits: 2
Research in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6301 - Biochemistry and Structural Biology
Credits: 3
Introduction to the structure and function of biological macromolecules, with specific emphasis on proteins, enzymes, catalytic mechanisms, and reaction kinetics.
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BIOL 6303 - Concepts of Evolution
Credits: 3
A study of the principles of biological evolution. Includes natural selection, adaptation, molecular adaptation, the formation of new species, the fossil record, biogeography, and the principles of classification.
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BIOL 6304 - Concepts in Genetic Analysis
Credits: 3
An introduction to the structure, function, and transmission of the genetic material.
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BIOL 6306 - Human Physiology
Credits: 3
Homeostatic control mechanisms in vertebrates, focusing on humans. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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BIOL 6307 - Cell Regulatory Mechanisms
Credits: 3
Mechanisms of cell regulation and control. Includes 3 hours of lecture and discussion each week.
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BIOL 6310 - Advanced Cell Biology
Credits: 3
Ultrastructure, molecular architecture, and physiologic function of cells and their organelles. Includes 3 hours of lecture and discussion each week.
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BIOL 6311 - Literature of the Biological Sciences
Credits: 3
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BIOL 6312 - Proteins: Structure and Function
Credits: 3
Protein structure determination, predictions of secondary and tertiary structure, enzyme mechanisms and design, and current topics in protein research.
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BIOL 6314 - Concepts in the Biological Sciences
Credits: 3
Discussion of current literature and new concepts in varied areas of the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6315 - Selected Topics I
Credits: 3
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BIOL 6316 - Selected Topics II
Credits: 3
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BIOL 6319 - Concepts in Immunology
Credits: 3
A comprehensive introduction to the immune system in all its aspects, with emphasis on the latest advances, findings, and discoveries in the field of immunology. Designed for students interested in research.
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BIOL 6321 - Molecular Biology of Prokaryotes
Credits: 3
Molecular biology and biochemistry of prokaryotic cells, with emphasis on molecular genetics and regulatory mechanisms. Includes 3 hours of lecture and discussion each week.
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BIOL 6322 - Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes
Credits: 3
Structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes as mediators of gene expression during growth, differentiation, and oncogenesis. Includes 3 hours of lecture and discussion each week.
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